Chapter 390 - 391: The Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor’s Romance

RUMBLE!

The terrifying pressure from the five Martial Emperor Residual Souls surged through the burial chamber, forcing everyone to their knees. They lay prostrate on the ground, gasping for breath.

A great battle was on the verge of erupting.

Just then...

Su Mo suddenly stepped out from the crowd and said, "Wait!"

Huh?

A flash of astonishment crossed the eyes of the four Martial Emperors: Purple Cloud, Bright Moon, Celestial North, and Azure Profound.

’Who is this kid?’

’He can actually withstand the terrifying pressure of all five of us and even dare to step forward and stop us.’

’His nerve is unbelievable.’

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor asked, "Boy, what’s your name?"

"I am the Su Mo you’re looking for!"

Su Mo replied nonchalantly.

What?

’This kid is Su Mo.’

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor’s eyes flew wide open.

Luo Fenghua, He Tianteng, Tianbei, Hua Gu, and the others also stared with wide eyes.

They had suspected Su Mo’s identity back outside Emperor Heaven Valley, but hearing him admit it himself still sent a jolt of shock through them.

"What’s this kid thinking? Stepping forward in front of the ancestors of our Major Sects... Is he trying to get himself killed?"

"This is even better!"

"Heh, with our ancestors’ power, they can not only kill the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor’s Residual Soul but also smash this kid into a bloody pulp."

He Tianteng and the others said excitedly.

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor sized Su Mo up and down. "To step forward knowing it means death... This Emperor admires your courage."

However, Su Mo ignored him and turned to look at the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor instead.

Hm?

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor was instantly enraged.

’A dignified Martial Emperor like him deigned to speak to Su Mo, yet Su Mo actually ignored him. The sheer audacity!’

’How infuriating!’

Su Mo said to the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor, "Elder, I suggest you don’t fight. How about you leave the rest to me?"

’There’s no way he can win a one-on-four fight.’

’If he insists on fighting, the only path awaiting the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor is having his soul scattered to the winds.’

However, the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor refused. "Su Xiaoyou, this Emperor knows your intentions are good, and this Emperor appreciates it, but this is a battle I must fight."

"You must fight?"

Su Mo looked confused.

The Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor nodded. "This Emperor knows what you’re worried about, but that is merely my final destiny. Besides, don’t you think there’s a certain romance to this?"

"This Emperor has battled my entire life, and what I love most is settling scores with swift gratification. To have a good, hearty battle before my soul dissipates... that is the ultimate romance for a Martial Artist."

"Er... Alright then!"

Su Mo sighed helplessly.

He had intended to step in for the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor and scatter the souls of the other four, but the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor had made up his mind. He was adamant about fighting himself.

Besides, he could tell from the look in the other’s eyes that no amount of persuasion would work.

He could only let him have his way.

The Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor said politely, "Su Xiaoyou, step back. It won’t be too late for you to clean up the mess after this Emperor is dead."

"Alright!"

Su Mo obediently stepped back.

’Good things come to those who wait!’

’Later, he’ll have his own hearty battle with the four Martial Emperors and test his true strength. Hopefully, he’ll gain something from it this time.’

"Master, don’t make a move just yet. Just watch the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor!"

The Drunken Sword Immortal Spirit scurried over to Su Mo’s side and wiped the dust off a large stone. "Just sit here and enjoy the show."

Su Mo sat down without ceremony.

"Master?"

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor said in surprise, "Old Brother Drunken Immortal, you’re protecting this kid so fiercely. Don’t tell me he’s your Inheritor?"

"He is not!"

The Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor shook his head.

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor asked, puzzled, "If he’s not, then why are you protecting him? Why are you willing to fight us to the death, completely tearing apart our old relationship?"

"Because this Emperor is not worthy of having Su Xiaoyou as this Emperor’s Inheritor."

The Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor declared loudly.

"What?"

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor’s face was a mask of utter shock.

In life, they were powerhouses of the Martial Emperor Level. The culmination of their entire life’s work was contained within their inheritance. Who wouldn’t want it?

And yet, the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor claimed he wasn’t worthy of having Su Mo as his successor.

That was too much of an exaggeration.

The Bright Moon Martial Emperor sneered, "Drunken Immortal, have you gone senile? Have you forgotten that even ten thousand years ago, our power was among the absolute peak in the Cangxuan Realm? Our inheritances are incredibly precious."

"To say you are unworthy of having him as your Inheritor... aren’t you debasing yourself a little too much?"

"If you want to belittle yourself, fine, but don’t drag the four of us down with you."

The Celestial North Martial Emperor and the Azure Profound Martial Emperor said, displeased.

The Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor said coldly, "It’s not just this Emperor who is unworthy. The four of you combined are also unworthy. As for why, you’ll find out soon enough."

’Forget Martial Emperors from ten thousand years ago. Even if a present-day Martial Emperor came and passed on their entire life’s power to Su Mo, they probably still wouldn’t be worthy.’

However, he didn’t intend to explain further.

"Let’s have a good, hearty battle!"

The Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor held his longsword and pushed his Power of Residual Soul to its absolute limit. A terrifying Sword Qi, as vast as an ocean, erupted from the blade’s edge.

This Sword Qi left dense trails of sword marks across the void.

It pierced right through the void itself.

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor said coldly, "Since you’re so stubborn, we have no choice but to act. Everyone, we don’t have much time. Attack together."

With that, the Purple Cloud Martial Emperor directly struck out with his Purple Sky Palm.

The Bright Moon Martial Emperor, Celestial North Martial Emperor, and Azure Profound Martial Emperor also unleashed their own signature ultimate techniques, blasting them toward the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor.

In an instant, the terrifying attacks of the five Martial Emperor Residual Souls collided in mid-air!

BOOM!

With a tremendous explosion, the entire burial chamber was razed to the ground.

A massive hole was even blasted through the top of the stone hall!

HISS...

Seeing the hole in the stone hall’s ceiling, everyone present gasped in unison.

’Is this the power of five Martial Emperors?’

’It’s too strong!’

’They blasted right through the Emperor’s Blood Abyss.’

And this was the deepest part of the Emperor’s Blood Abyss!

SWOOSH!

A Residual Soul shot out from the smoke and dust. It was the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor, who had been sent flying.

Originally, the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor’s Residual Soul had been as tall as a man, but now it was merely the size of a thumb.

"Is this old man’s soul about to scatter to the winds?"

The Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor gave a bitter smile.

Although he was defeated, he was exceptionally satisfied.

To have a good, hearty battle in the final moments before his soul dissipated... what more could a man ask for?

"Sigh..."

Su Mo sighed, seeming to have anticipated this outcome all along.

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor sneered, "Kid, stop putting on an act in front of us. It’ll be your turn soon enough."

’Even at a time like this, Su Mo was still trying to act all high and mighty in front of them.’

’What a poser.’

Su Mo stood up and asked, "Sirs, could you give me half a minute?"

"To think about how you’re going to beg for mercy?"

The Purple Cloud Martial Emperor thought for a moment. "Fine. This Emperor will give you half a minute. But let this Emperor tell you in advance, no matter how you beg, this Emperor will not spare you."

"Not only will I not spare you, but this Emperor will personally grind your bones to dust, leaving you without even a chance to be reincarnated."

The Bright Moon Martial Emperor added viciously.

However, contrary to their expectations, Su Mo didn’t beg for mercy.

Instead, Su Mo walked up to the Drunken Immortal Martial Emperor and said meaningfully, "Elder Drunk Immortal, you can’t just let your soul scatter now."