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Chapter 498 - 495 Immortal

Ximen Lie glanced coldly at the Demon Emperor, "Don't ask questions that shouldn't be asked! Knowing too much is not good for you."

"Uh…" The Demon Emperor Xing Mietian was choked up, his face instantly turning crimson. Had anyone else dared to talk to him like that, he would have smacked them already, but he couldn't afford to provoke this Ximen Lie before him; he had no choice but to swallow his anger.

"You are the most powerful beings in this space, and I ask for your assistance in locating the stele," said Ximen Lie, "If you can find the stele, I will be sure to reward you handsomely."

"Immortal, rest assured, we will do our utmost to find it," the three great emperors nodded earnestly.

"This is for you." Ximen Lie pulled out three green talismans from his sleeve, "These are Sound Transmission Talismans I personally refined. No matter the distance, they can transmit messages. Take good care of them; notify me immediately if there is news of the stele." After giving a few instructions, Ximen Lie was ready to leave.

"Immortal, please wait," called the Human Emperor Dugu Jingtian in haste, "I have a question to ask, and I hope the Immortal can enlighten me!"

Ximen Lie nodded, "Ask."

"Uh…" Dugu Jingtian hesitated, "May I speak with you privately?"

Ximen Lie had yet to respond when the Demon Emperor Xing Mietian and Wan Haishan became unhappy.

"What do you mean by that?" the Demon Emperor Xing Mietian glared, "What can't you say in front of everyone that you have to whisper in secret? You must have a guilty conscience!"

"Definitely up to something shady!" Wan Haishan the Demon Emperor snorted, "Hiding and whispering, truly unbecoming of a man. That such a person can be Human Emperor is a tragedy for the Human Race."

Ignoring the Demon Emperor and Wan Haishan, Human Emperor Dugu Jingtian simply waited quietly, looking at Ximen Lie for a decision.

"Since he doesn't want them to hear, then you both should leave," said Ximen Lie indifferently with a glance at the Demon Emperor and Wan Haishan. Despite the casual look, it left the two feeling an irresistible pressure, such was the power of an Immortal. A mere glance could exert immense pressure.

"...Yes," the Demon Emperor and Wan Haishan nodded begrudgingly, then left in a huff.

"Speak then, what is it?" asked Ximen Lie.

"Uh…" Human Emperor Dugu Jingtian licked his dry lips, "May I ask, Immortal, is the pathway from Elysium to the Immortal Realm broken?"

"Hmm?" Ximen Lie raised an eyebrow, "Where did you get that information?"

"I heard it from someone."

"Who?"

"Uh, that person is already dead…"

"Do you really want to know the answer?"

"Yes!" Dugu Jingtian nodded firmly.

"Very well, then I'll tell you," said Ximen Lie expressionlessly, "The pathway from your space to the Immortal Realm is indeed broken."

"Ah?" Dugu Jingtian's eyes widened. Although he had prepared himself, he was still shocked when he heard Ximen Lie's reply, "Why! Why is the pathway broken!"

"Not just your space, but the pathways to the Immortal Realm in other spaces are also broken."

"How could this be? Why is it so?"

"I cannot tell you the specific reason! It involves some secrets."

"But…"

"Do not ask any further; I can only reveal so much!" Ximen Lie waved his hand, "I promise you, if you can find the stele, even just one piece, I will take you to the Immortal Realm. I will personally help you refine your body, so that you can have an Immortal's physique without having to go through the tribulation of thunder."

"Really?" Dugu Jingtian was thrilled. His greatest dream was Ascension to the Immortal Realm, to become an Immortal with an endless lifespan.

Ximen Lie hummed lightly, "I, the exalted Inspector of the Immortal Realm, why would I deceive a mere mortal like you?"

"Immortal, rest assured! Even if it costs me my life, I will find that Stele!" Dugu Jingtian pronounced every word deliberately.

"Go and find it. Once you've found the Stele, I'll take you to the Immortal Realm." Ximen Lie reached out and patted Dugu Jingtian on the shoulder, "Don't disappoint me." After making the promise, Ximen Lie turned and flew away, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

"This is fantastic! Truly fantastic! A once-in-an-eternity opportunity! I must seize it! I must!!!" Once he had steadied his emotions, Dugu Jingtian set out through the skies, pondering over the matter of finding the Stele as he flew, and gradually, a rough plan formed in his heart.

"Swoosh! Swoosh!"

Two figures sped from the front and instantly blocked Dugu Jingtian.

"You haven't left yet?" Dugu Jingtian furrowed his brows, "What do you want?"

With a smile that was not quite a smile, Demon Emperor Xing Mietian said, "That's a wilful ignorance on your part."

"After we left, what did you say to the Immortal?" Demon Emperor Wan Haishan asked gravely, "Did you speak ill of us?"

"No comment!" Dugu Jingtian's tone was icy cold.

"Today, you must make yourself clear, or else..."

"Or else what?"

"If you don't make yourself clear, don't think of leaving."

"What? Are you two planning to kidnap me?"

"We don't want to resort to violence! It all depends on how you behave. If you cooperate nicely, we naturally won't make things hard for you." Demon Emperor Wan Haishan said ominously, "Dugu Jingtian, you'd better recognize the situation before you. Even if you had three heads and six arms, you would absolutely be no match for us."

Dugu Jingtian's expression was dark as night; he was well aware that if it came to a duel, neither the Demon Emperor nor the Demon Emperor could harm him... But if the Demon Emperor and the Demon Emperor joined forces against Dugu Jingtian, the losing side would definitely be Dugu Jingtian.

After pondering for a moment, Dugu Jingtian decided to concede a step.

"Fine, I'll tell you." Dugu Jingtian feigned anger, "I asked the Immortal how to survive the Celestial Tribulation and achieve Ascension to the Immortal Realm."

"How did the Immortal respond?" both the Demon Emperor and the Demon Emperor asked eagerly, as they too were deeply concerned with this question.

"The Immortal said that mortals who wish to ascend to the Immortal Realm must undergo the Celestial Tribulation, and there are no shortcuts." Dugu Jingtian began to bluff, "To safely transcend the Tribulation, one needs to prepare in three ways."

"Which three ways?"

"Come on, just spit it out! Can't you say it all at once?"

The Demon Emperor and the Demon Emperor were both incredibly anxious.

After whetting the appetites of the Demon Emperor and the Demon Emperor, Dugu Jingtian then spoke unhurriedly, "First, one needs to prepare a vast amount of Treasures, and it would be even better to find several Spiritual Treasures. Second, one needs an unwavering belief in victory. Third, when confronting the Celestial Tribulation, you need perseverance, to hold on even if it's just a last breath."

"Is that all?"

"Ah! That's all!"

"We already know what you've said."

"Indeed, I knew that too."

"You're playing us for fools!"

"Those were the Immortal's exact words! I'm merely repeating what he said. If you don't believe me, go ask the Immortal yourself." Dugu Jingtian was certain that the Demon Emperor and the Demon Emperor wouldn't dare to seek verification from Ximen Lie, "I've said all that needed to be said, now may I leave?" With his hands behind his back and his head held high, Dugu Jingtian left with an air of arrogance.