CHAPTER 416: CHAPTER 416: THE BRAND OF THE HEART OF RULE

The Immortal Country forged by the Enlightenment Immortal Tree and 992 Main Rules required an incredibly terrifying amount of Immortal Power to advance its realm.

Although Cang Ling did not know his exact situation, Jiang Cheng’s monstrous talent was certainly not normal.

With such profound depth, breaking through naturally became more difficult.

However, when Brother Cheng consumed ten times the usual amount of Immortal Pills compared to the average Quasi-Emperor, she could no longer remain calm.

"The total amount of these pills is even more exaggerated than breaking through the late-stage Quasi-Emperor. Aren’t you overdoing it?"

"It’s fine."

Brother Cheng was also a bit helpless. Out of over three hundred million merits, he had already used up two hundred million, yet he hadn’t reached the critical point of breakthrough.

"If you can break through to Quasi-Emperor, you’ll surely become a top expert among them."

Cang Ling, being an old hand, naturally understood that breakthroughs were often difficult due to immense power.

After such a breakthrough, one’s power would far exceed others.

"With my handsome self, I must be the best in the same realm!"

"Giggle, I’ll really be watching then."

Not long after, Brother Cheng used up three hundred million merits, and finally, the critical point for breakthrough arrived.

Suddenly, the Enlightenment Immortal Tree in the Immortal Country shone brightly, and his Immortal Soul consciousness descended without notice.

However, at this moment, the Immortal Tree was not within the Immortal Country.

Instead, it was in a chaotic space.

Surrounding the Immortal Country, there were 992 light clusters of various shapes rotating around.

Each emitted a faint glow, looking like an extremely long and large necklace.

Brother Cheng knew it was time to choose which rule to refine.

He could only choose one, after which it would be set.

Among the 992 light clusters, he found the Speed Rule.

Then, he clicked on it.

Instantly, the Speed Rule illuminated and enlarged, becoming ten times greater than the other Main Rules.

Jiang Cheng was dramatically drawn closer to it, as if entering a whole new realm once more.

At this moment, he finally ’touched’ the Heart of the Speed Rule.

It was formless and intangible.

Touching it, Jiang Cheng felt he had not moved yet seemed to be traversing madly at a speed transcending certain boundaries at every moment.

The extremes of motion and stillness reached a bizarre balance here.

Using his Immortal Soul as a guide, he swiftly branded his own mark on the Heart of the Rule.

This was also a necessary process for breaking through to Quasi-Emperor, representing the formation of a bridge with this Rule.

The profound breakthrough experience only lasted a few minutes before he withdrew.

Just before withdrawing, he seemed to see a dragon-shaped shadow inside the Heart of the Rule.

Could it be that Cang Ling was merged with the Heart of the Speed Rule?

In a secluded cave mansion in the distant Demon Realm, a black-bearded man wearing a purple crown and robe suddenly opened his eyes.

Sharp light radiated, like chasing clouds and chasing lightning.

"Is there a new Quasi-Emperor?"

"Choosing the Speed Rule..."

"Heh, overreaching oneself!"

This man was none other than the current Master of Speed Rule, Void Splitting Demon Emperor.

As the embodiment of the Speed Rule, he naturally perceived when this rule gained another ’spokesperson’.

Just that he did not know who it was.

Most Demon Emperors and Immortal Emperors did not wish for too many Quasi-Emperors to dominate their Rule.

Because they were all potential competitors.

Conversely, most Quasi-Emperors aimed to eliminate the dominators of their rule.

Only in this way would they have the opportunity to become the new Immortal Emperor.

Otherwise, they might never rise to prominence in their lifetime.

Brother Cheng currently wasn’t thinking that far ahead. After withdrawing from the Heart of the Speed Rule, he completed his breakthrough process.

However, upon opening his eyes, he was dumbfounded.

"Did you fail the breakthrough?"

"Why are you still a Ninth-grade Immortal King?"

Although Cang Ling was merely a trace of remaining thought, she could clearly see the realm.

"No, my breakthrough was smooth, and I also marked the Heart of the Speed Rule with my mark."

In theory, the breakthrough just now was successful.

Even the Speed Rule Master, Void Splitting Demon Emperor, from afar, believed there was a new Quasi-Emperor.

"Then you should be a Quasi-Emperor now, why is it like this?"

Brother Cheng frowned slightly, suddenly thinking of something.

"I want to ask, if there are too many Main Rules or the core of the Immortal Country is too high-level, will it affect the Quasi-Emperor breakthrough?"

"This, I really don’t know."

Cang Ling, having been born directly as Dragon Emperor, had never broken through, so she had no experience in this regard.

"If it really doesn’t work, ask Cang Ji or Cangqiong!"

A moment later, not only the seven Quasi-Emperors of the Azure Dragon Race, but even Mo Chen was called over by Brother Cheng.

"Great Emperor, what important matter do you have for us?"

"Sect Leader surely has some brilliant plan requiring this old man to cooperate. As long as you command, I will spare no effort..."

The seven Quasi-Emperors of the Dragon Race were momentarily stunned; this old fellow’s words were truly pleasant to hear.

"Haha, Old Mo, you guessed wrong. This time I’m just asking about the Quasi-Emperor breakthrough."

Quasi-Emperor breakthrough?

Cang Ji was delighted: "You’re going to break through to Quasi-Emperor? This is a joyous event for our Azure Dragon Valley..."

"Sect Leader’s breakthrough is a feat that will shake the Immortal Realm."

Mo Chen stood up, raising his arm: "From now on, the first Quasi-Emperor of the Immortal Realm is about to change!"

"This is a historic moment, and it is an honor for this old man to witness it!"

The seven Quasi-Emperors of Azure Dragon Valley were all stupefied.

What’s going on here?

Isn’t this guy’s flattery a bit too much?

However, they promptly saw Emperor Cang Cheng stand up laughing heartily.

He patted Immortal Mo’s shoulder, laughing: "Old Mo, keep it low-key!"

Mo Chen solemnly: "Though the Sect Leader is humble and low-key, this old man cannot suppress his inner excitement."

"Must keep calm..."

"You are right, Sect Leader!"

The Dragon Race, including Cang Ji, Cangqiong, and Yikong, felt like their perspectives had been refreshed.

It seemed that the Great Emperor enjoyed this kind of approach a lot.

Recently, this old man had frequently been seen and closely working with him, almost like a confidant. Could this be the reason?

Moments later, everyone learned that the breakthrough had ’failed’.

"Breakthrough failure is very normal."

Yikong consoled: "Great Emperor, you don’t need to worry too much. It’s quite usual."

Mo Yang also added: "Back then, I succeeded in breaking through to Quasi-Emperor only after three attempts. The Heart of the Rule is extremely hard to touch."

Brother Cheng shrugged: "But not only did I touch it, but I also left my Immortal Soul mark."

Cang Ji was surprised: "This, this should be a success then."

"This old man has never heard of such a thing. Logically, you’re already a Quasi-Emperor. It must be because you’re different, Sect Leader."

Brother Cheng thought, at least give some constructive suggestions.

Unexpectedly, Cangqiong suddenly asked: "Can the Great Emperor communicate with the Heart of the Speed Rule now?"

"I’ll give it a try."

Brother Cheng then activated his Immortal Soul to trigger the rule brand in the faraway world.

Next, he sensed the existence of the Heart of the Rule once again.

With it came a power belonging to the Speed Rule.

And this power was distinctly at the early-stage Quasi-Emperor level!