Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor-Chapter 1492: Attacking The Lock

Wang Wei ignored the sad and pitiful look Wrath gave him, acting as if she was a puppy that her owner abandoned. Mo Yuan gave him news about his artifact in exchange for looking at her. However, one artifact was someone else's property, and the other was probably already taken by Heavenly Book, meaning Wang Wei gained nothing in that deal. Despite knowing this fact, he went above board to help her, so he felt no guilt toward anyone. In fact, he plans to cut off his karmic connection with her once he returns the artifact and she's safe.

He slowly observed this black orb, feeling the immense power it contained. A message entered his mind, and it was from the Heavenly Serpent Empress teaching him how to borrow the strength of the artifact. 'She's careful,' Wang Wei thought. Without her key, he'd have to use his own means of controlling this thing, which would mean fighting with the Empress and the dead Mo Yuan's means of control.

Wang Wei placed a temporary soul imprint inside the artifact before using the Empress's key to activate. The orb floated before him, transforming into different weapons under his thought. 'All the pieces are in place, so let's move on to the plan.' Despite his words, Wang Wei did not immediately act. Instead, he returned home to recuperate.

Even with the best soul pills available, Wang Wei's soul only returned to his peak after one and half million years. During this time, he also handed the artifact to Boss Wang Bo and the others to study and record as much information as possible. Once he finished, Wang Wei contacted Yu Cai to get him the best Enlightenment Pill in the sect's reserves. At the Paragon level, such a pill is beyond priceless, but Wang Wei took five before leaving. His next destination was the Heavenly Beauty Palace.

"You're here," Xiao Tiandi said in a strange tone. Wang Wei nodded while observing him. He never had a chance to observe Xiao Tiandi's change after they asked him about Tian Xuan.

'He succeeded in the Third Awakening of his physique, which allowed him to enter the Empyrean Taboo Battle Realm. He also awakened a few abilities,' Wang Wei thought. This transformation made sense since Tian Xuan's physique was an evolution of the Innate Grand Dao Source Physique. More importantly, he followed Wang Wei's warning and did not directly absorb the blood.

"Why do you sound like you don't want to see me?" Wang Wei asked.

"Your plan, is it dangerous?" Xiao Tiandi asked.

"What do you think?"

"Does she have to participate?"

"It has to be her," Wang Wei nodded.

"Can you guarantee her safety?"

"I can't even guarantee my own let alone others," Wang Wei replied, almost rolling his eyes. "However, if you want, I can give you my place."

"You would let me take the reins?" Xiao Tiandi asked.

"Why not?"

"Then, I'll have to decline."

"Why?" Wang Wei asked.

"There must be grave danger if you're willing to step back," Xiao Tiandi sneered.

"Wouldn't you feel secure if you were in charge? After all, it's the woman you love that is in the line," Wang Wei replied.

"What are you talking about?" Xiao Tiandi swiftly answered as he looked around to see if anyone was eavesdropping. "Don't say this kind of nonsense here."

"Love doesn't have to be romantic," Wang Wei said with a grin, making Xiao Tiandi stare at him. "Alright, I'll stop teasing you. Lead the way." Xiao Tiandi led him to a mountainspring where Xun Junyao was drinking tea beside a pavilion.

"Welcome," Xun Junyao said. Wang Wei observed her and was slightly surprised as he realized she had achieved the Taboo Battle Realm like him through a [Transcendent Foundation].

'Did Tian Xuan give her his [Heaven and Earth Foundation Technique]?' Tian Xuan did not use a Perfect Foundation, but used something of a similar effect called the Heaven and Earth Foundation. After observing Xun Junyao, Wang Wei noticed she had used the [perfection essence] already existing in her body to achieve an effect similar to his [Perfect Foundation].

'Her chances of becoming a transcendent has increased,' Wang Wei thought. The effect of the [Transcendent Foundation] is as the name suggests. So, although Xun Junyaos' method was not as effective as his or Tian Xuan's, it was leagues above everyone else who didn't even have such a foundation.

'Some people are truly born blessed,' Wang Wei sighed to himself. How much effort and risk had he taken to establish that foundation? He imagined it was the same for Tian Xuan, but Xun Junyao was born with the materials for such a foundation and only needed an idea or direction.

"Are you ready?" Wang Wei asked.

"Straight to business, huh?"

"Time is running out," Wang Wei replied as he summoned the artifact that had now morphed into a black sword.

"I understand," Xun Junyao nodded as she slowly stood up. She gave a reassuring look to her disciple before casting a spell. She disappeared into a mote of light that entered the weapon, becoming the weapon's temporary spirit.

"Remember, you only need to temporarily perfect the artifact's flaw; once you're done, remove all the improvements you've made. His petty self will not return the artifact to Si Meihui in better shape. Although Wang Wei did not take the loss to mind, he did not enjoy the process of instantly being teased throughout the entire ordeal.

"Lastly, this is an opportunity. If you can study or just remember the artifact's power, it will benefit you immensely in your transcendent path," Wang Wei continued.

"I understand," Xun Junyao responded.

'After this event, there should only be a thin barrier on our Fate Line. I probably only need to deal with her once in a major way and I can be free from this shackle,' Wang Wei thought, trying to hide his excitement. A wooden box materialized in his palm, and without hesitation, he injected the purple blood into his body.

Wang Wei's aura immediately started to skyrock but he did not pay attention. Instead, he focused on the protection or isolation he placed on his soul to prevent the residual or hidden power from the blood from entering his soul. So, he not only used all the magic circles he had engraved, but he also used acupoints on himself to protect the area of his [Existence] correlation to his soul, providing it extra protection.

Wang Wei's focus was then finally directed to his body, and he was shocked. 'Is that the fourth gate?' The previous three gates had fused into this new gate, but it was illusory and hard to observe, let alone open. However, despite the current state, Wang Wei was more than excited.

The essence of the Abyss Creature's blood was indeed Transcendent Tier, and by purifying and injecting it into himself, Wang Wei's strength had temporarily reached that level. More importantly, this situation allowed him to peek at that level early, allowing him to prepare for when he's ready. Without hesitation, he popped all five Enlightenment Pills before dividing a few of his Spirit Particles and using his Three Paths-Three Selves Art.

"You know your job, correct?" Wang Wei asked his other self.

"Don't worry, I won't let you down."

"Good," Wang Wei nodded before isolating that part of his soul into his Sea of Consciousness. The next step of the plan was the use of the Time Beasts. Wang Wei had already processed and turned it into a Time Core with immense time energy and more importantly, the unique blessing or authority of Time Beasts for being born from the River of Time. This blessing or authority may not be as high as Time Wraiths, but it was still better than 99% of Time Dao cultivators.

The core was green, and with one thought, it orbited around the transcendent artifact, forming a pseudo-parasitic relationship. Wang Wei took a deep breath before teleporting to the sky, glancing directly at the lock. His mind was filled with knowledge of the lock. He had studied this thing for years with marginal success. Luckily, Maitreya provided plenty of knowledge on the subject, saving him plenty of time and effort.

'One last step,' Wang Wei thought. The last thing his plan required to ensure maximum possibility of success was luck. So, he did not hesitate to activate his Transcendent Luck to improve his odds. Wang Wei glanced at the world beneath him. He had prepared everything, and if everything fails, he won't complain since he did his best.

'I bet she'll cry if I die,' he thought with a smile. However, he gave himself a mental slap to focus. 'Now is not the time to have doubts or be sentimental.' Wang Wei's eyes became firmer as he regained his cut-throat and ruthless mindset when facing adversity. He raised his sword, and the green core shone with brilliant light. With one swing of the blade, a projection of the River of Time manifested, and its target was the lock.