Eternal Heavenly Emperor

What is she doing here?

Although Chu Hao had absolutely no interest in her, his brother-in-law was quite taken with her, which made him a bit cautious, yet it also made him keep an even greater distance.

"Miss Yan." He halted, clasped his hands and said.

"Brother Chu." Yan Feixue smiled, blooming like millions of flowers blossoming at once, dazzlingly beautiful.

Chu Hao wore a smile on his face, yet he didn't betray a single emotion.

Joking, huh? Spending his days with Su Wanyue and Gu Qingcheng, these two peerless beauties, what other temptations could possibly sway his heart and mind?

"Is there something you need?" he asked straightforwardly, having no interest in beating around the bush.

"Can't one seek Brother Chu for a chat even without any particular matter?" Yan Feixue said softly, her voice teasing. It was clearly meant as a joke, but with her pitiable look, how many men would find their hearts racing, right?

"Of course not!" Gu Qingcheng burst out, protective as a hen with her chicks, her wings spread wide as she pointed at Yan Feixue and said, "This is my man you're talking about. As for you, just nicely spend your days with my brother. If I call you 'sister-in-law,' we're still all family, aren't we?"

Yan Feixue pursed her lips and chuckled softly, "Young Mistress Gu, you've misunderstood. Your brother and I can hardly even be considered friends."

"No matter, once you become my brother's woman, that'll make you my sister-in-law, won't it?" Gu Qingcheng turned to Chu Hao and suggested, "You rogue, why don't we take this woman and send her to my brother's side, let them tie the knot, how about that?"

Yan Feixue knew Gu Qingcheng was just joking, but her face still lost a bit of color, and she quickly composed herself, saying, "I just received news that an ancient ruin has been uncovered, and I'd like to invite Brother Chu to join me in exploring it."

"Isn't Miss Yan's strength already sufficient? Can't you handle it alone?" asked Chu Hao. He had no desire to be chased down by Gu Fei, his brother-in-law, for leading his sister-in-law astray.

"I happen to have just mastered some information about that ruin." Yan Feixue smiled sweetly, "This ruin is known as 'Nether Palace,' a place said to exist between yin and yang, hiding the... Secret of Eternal Life!"

Eternal Life!

Chu Hao's pupils dilated slightly, and he said, "Even a War God only has a lifespan of one or two thousand years, who could possibly achieve eternal life?"

"Indeed, not just War Gods, but Star Masters, Domain Lords, none can achieve eternal life. Yet, there are divine objects in this world that can allow one to transcend boundless time and witness the fading of this great world," Yan Feixue spoke as if her voice emerged from ancient times, carrying an indescribable charm.

A chill went down Chu Hao's spine. The woman before him knew of the existence of Star Masters and Domain Lords, and clearly understood their specific distinctions, not just that they were realms above War Gods.

This woman's background was not simple!

Indeed, how else could she have fought to a draw with Yuan Tiangang?

"Miss Yan, where do you come from?" Chu Hao asked directly.

Yan Feixue covered her mouth with a giggle and said, "Has Brother Chu taken an interest in me?"

Chu Hao laughed heartily and said, "I'm just trying to get some background information for my brother-in-law."

Yan Feixue showed a look of aggrievement and said, "Brother Chu, Young Mistress Gu, do you both care so little for Feixue's feelings?"

Everyone knew that a person of their skill level would hardly be hurt by mere words, but seeing her like this still evoked a feeling of sympathy from the heart, naturally diverting the topic.

Knowing she was unwilling to reveal her family secrets, Chu Hao did not press further and said, "About the so-called Secret of Eternal Life, is there any more specific information?"

"That... I don't know," Yan Feixue replied with a wry smile, "I only heard from my elders that the Nether Palace contains the secret to eternal life. However, this eternal life does not grant invincibility; one can live with an unlimited lifespan, but still die at the hands of a stronger force."

Chu Hao nodded. Only the Heavenly Emperor could truly achieve undying existence, even if the world itself were to perish, they could continue living. The Secret of Eternal Life in the Nether Palace only granted an infinite lifespan.

Yet this was still incredibly tempting.

What was the greatest concern of Martial Artists? Time.

If one had infinite time to comprehend the Laws of the universe, then no matter how dimwitted, with billions of years, or even trillions of years, some advancement could be made, approaching the grand Tao of the universe.

"If that's the case, even War Gods would be mobilized, and us lesser folks going there would merely be spectators," Chu Hao shook his head, not overly disappointed.

He believed in his own abilities, and besides, he was still too young, naturally not overly interested in eternal life.

Of course, if such a secret were easily accessible, he would certainly not shy away from the opportunity.

"The Nether Palace has always been shrouded in mystery, protected by unique Laws, preventing beings who've touched the Laws from entering," Yan Feixue revealed a significant secret.

Chu Hao couldn't help but take a few more glances at this woman, knowing even such a profound secret, what exactly was her background?

After pondering for a moment, he said, "Even if War Gods can't enter, there are still the War Emperors and War Venerates!"

In his eyes, any War Venerate was just a stepping stone, no longer capable of being a challenge.

"Brother Chu, don't you have the Ancestral Artifact in hand? You might not necessarily win against the War Emperor, but shouldn't you have no problem ensuring your own safety?" Yan Feixue said with a smile. "Moreover, no one knows the true value of the Nether Palace yet, so there won't be any War Emperors heading there."

Chu Hao became even more curious and said, "If that's the case, why are you telling me this huge secret?"

She could very well go by herself. With her strength, she had a great chance of getting away even when facing the War Emperor, not to mention she's so mysterious. She might also have a powerful Ancestral Artifact in hand, so why bother giving him such a favor?

Gu Qingcheng was even more wary. In her view, Chu Hao was too outstanding; any woman would be attracted to him, so she had to carefully guard against every woman who approached Chu Hao.

"Dragon Crown Prince," Yan Feixue uttered a name, her pretty face showing a strong sense of wariness.

Chu Hao also frowned slightly. The Dragon Crown Prince was indeed very strong; the crushing presence of a great realm made all Heaven Talented of the Human Race unable to lift their heads. His combat power was also extraordinary, like a great mountain lying across their path, causing everyone else's light to pale in comparison.

"The Dragon Crown Prince has obtained the Ancient inheritance and is aware of the secrets of the Nether Palace," Yan Feixue said.

Chu Hao was puzzled and remarked, "During the Ancient Times, martial arts flourished and Experts were plentiful. Haven't the mysteries of the Nether Palace already been taken?"

"Who says they haven't?" Yan Feixue shook her head. "Otherwise, how could there be rumors that the Nether Palace contains the Secret of Eternal Life?"

Chu Hao was surprised. How had he not heard Fat Cat mention such a monumental issue? Plus, if there really were someone with Eternal Life, they would have long become a Supreme Being in history, perhaps even advancing their power through the accumulation of time to become a Heavenly Emperor.

"Brother Chu, are you interested now?" Yan Feixue asked.

"Let me think about it," Chu Hao answered without immediately agreeing or refusing. He thought he should ask Fat Cat first.

"All right!" Yan Feixue didn't press further and said, "I'll come back for your answer in two days. I hope you won't disappoint me."

After speaking, she turned and left.

"Hmph, an unchaste woman. She already has my brother but still harbors designs on my man!" Gu Qingcheng grumbled discontentedly.

"Give it up," Chu Hao shook his head. Gu Fei was merely wishful thinking, "Where's that Fat Cat?"

"I don't know. Maybe he went to find some female cat?" Gu Qingcheng shrugged nonchalantly.

Fortunately, Fat Cat showed up that evening, and Chu Hao asked him about the Nether Palace.

"The Nether Palace has reappeared?" Fat Cat appeared very cautious.

"You know about the Nether Palace?" Chu Hao inquired.

"How could I possibly not know!" Fat Cat scoffed. "Back in the day, even the Great Emperor was very interested in it. However, after scouring ancient texts, the Great Emperor drew a conclusion: indeed, the Nether Palace conceals the Secret of Eternal Life, but it will keep a Martial Artist's abilities forever at the Star Master level."

"According to the Great Emperor's speculation, this secret of Eternal Life is actually about becoming part of the Five-level Laws. You see, Laws are eternal, and so naturally, one can achieve Eternal Life. However, the Five-level Laws are after all just that, they're not incredibly powerful."

Chu Hao nodded and said, "Even if it's just becoming a Star Master, that's enough to make people vie for it. After all, the strongest overt power on Sky Martial Star is currently just a War God, and a Star Master would be dominant on most planets."

Otherwise, how could one rightfully be called a "Star Master"?

The key point is, it's an undying Star Master!

Who wouldn't want the benefits of possessing great power and Eternal Life?

"Unfortunately, the Nether Palace is a manifestation of the Heavenly Laws, even the handiwork of a Heavenly Emperor. Therefore, even the Great Emperor could not enter. Otherwise, with the wisdom of the Great Emperor, he surely would have derived some valuable clues," Fat Cat said with a tone of regret.

Eternal Life, something even the Immortal Emperor couldn't achieve; the only one in the world who could be eternal was the Heavenly Emperor.

Tapping on the table, Chu Hao said, "Looking at it this way, I must visit the Nether Palace."

His goal was the Heavenly Emperor, but what about Su Wanyue, Gu Qingcheng, and Yun Cai? Su Wanyue and Yun Cai were fine, but Gu Qingcheng might not even make it as a War God, with her lifespan maxed out at a thousand years.

But if the three ladies could all obtain the Secret of Eternal Life, even though their strength would be fixed at the Star Master threshold, they would have an infinite life span.

Immortality is what everyone desires, but if only he himself were to live forever, watching everyone around him die one by one, and continuously making new friends only to see them pass away too – what kind of loneliness would that be?

Chu Hao didn't want such endlessness; he hoped that more people could stay by his side.

The Nether Palace was an excellent opportunity.

After Su Wanyue and Yun Cai learned about it, they too decided to take a look at the Nether Palace. Whether to choose to become an undying Star Master or to strive for higher realms was something that could be considered more slowly, because the Nether Palace appeared once in tens of thousands of years!

Of course, whether they would obtain the Secret of Eternal Life remained a question; but if they didn't try, they would definitely not get it.

Without waiting for two days, Chu Hao went to find Yan Feixue and agreed to act together with her.

— This woman seems to have a deep understanding of the Nether Palace. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)