In the darkness, Xu Chuan fumbled his way forward.
He didn't know where he was.
As soon as the illusion ended, he appeared here.
However, he was certain that there was no danger here.
Otherwise, Xu Chuan's talent would have warned him.
He walked in one direction.
Suddenly.
A hoary voice echoed in the darkness, startling Xu Chuan.
"You're finally here!"
Although the voice was somewhat aged, Xu Chuan felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
He walked towards the direction of the voice, wanting to see who it belonged to.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
The voice sounded again, and Xu Chuan felt the voice was increasingly familiar, yet he couldn't recall it.
So he quickened his pace.
After an unknown amount of time.
Xu Chuan's eyes finally saw specks of light.
He walked towards the light.
Finally, he saw the source of the voice.
"True Martial Emperor?!"
Looking at the figure radiating a faint glow not far away, Xu Chuan spoke in disbelief.
That figure was none other than True Martial Emperor Xu Longxiang, who had previously fought against Yuan Hai, possessed by the Spirit of the Abyss, and ultimately died!
However, he was no longer as young and vibrant as before, exuding an air of supreme authority.
Instead, he had become a wizened old man, radiating an aura of twilight.
It was as if he could perish at any moment.
Moreover, Xu Chuan keenly noticed that the True Martial Emperor before him was merely a soul, without any physical form.
"You're not dead?"
Xu Chuan asked cautiously.
After all, he was facing a peak Third-Tier Emperor.
He had to be careful!
"No, I am already dead."
The True Martial Emperor said with a smile.
It was as if his death was an insignificant matter.
"As you can see, I died in that battle."
"What you see now is just a wisp of my remnant soul!"
He shook his head, his expression becoming somewhat melancholic.
It was unclear whether he was lamenting his demise or grieving for the deaths of all the human race.
"That battle was more brutal than you witnessed."
"Although I also broke through to the peak Third-Tier at the last moment, I was caught off guard by Yuan Hai and the presence that suddenly appeared, leaving me no chance to fight back."
"In the end, everything I had was devoured by Yuan Hai, leaving only this wisp of my soul to escape."
"And all the human warriors under my command, including the women, children, and elderly in Liangjie Pass, were eventually consumed by Yuan Hai."
"He, who devoured everything, finally broke through to Fifth-Tier Emperor, forcefully shattered this chaotic space, and returned to the chaos."
"This also caused this chaotic space to fall onto this continent."
The True Martial Emperor explained to Xu Chuan.
Hearing these words, Xu Chuan clenched his fists tightly.
The alien races deserved to die!
One day, he would slaughter all the alien races!
Suppressing his anger, Xu Chuan asked again, "May I ask what you wish for me to do by leaving this remnant soul behind?"
Based on the first sentence he heard, Xu Chuan knew that the True Martial Emperor had brought him here for a reason.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have said that.
"You are very astute!"
The True Martial Emperor looked at Xu Chuan with an appreciative gaze.
"It was not in vain that I made you personally experience all this!"
As expected!
Xu Chuan's eyes narrowed.
Just as he had predicted, the illusory battlefield he had encountered was arranged by the True Martial Emperor.
Instantly, Xu Chuan felt a sense of vigilance.
"Could he be trying to possess me?"
Xu Chuan thought to himself.
It wasn't impossible.
He had encountered something similar before.
Furthermore, the strength and talent he displayed in the illusion made him a prime candidate for possession.
As for the righteous and self-sacrificing demeanor the True Martial Emperor had shown in the illusion, he shouldn't have done such a thing.
But sometimes, reality was unreasonable.
Countless years had passed, and anyone could change.
Let alone a Third-Tier Emperor with extraordinary talent and boundless prospects!
As if sensing Xu Chuan's thoughts, the True Martial Emperor said with a smile, "Young friend, there's no need to worry. I have no intention of possessing you."
"Moreover, this wisp of my remnant soul is already at its end, and I am incapable of possession."
"The reason I brought you here is merely to ask you to help me accomplish something!"
His explanation greatly reduced Xu Chuan's vigilance.
However, a trace of caution remained in his heart.
It was prudent to guard against others.
"What do you wish for me to do, Great Emperor? If I can do it, I will do my best!"
Xu Chuan promised.
Xu Chuan deeply admired everything the True Martial Emperor had done for the human race.
Naturally, he was willing to fulfill the True Martial Emperor's entrustment.
Receiving Xu Chuan's reply, the True Martial Emperor showed a satisfied expression.
"I hope that when you enter the chaos in the future, you will be able to find my people from the True Martial Realm and pass on my legacy to them."
"I know that your own legacy is extraordinary, and you wouldn't care about my meager inheritance."
"However, I can offer you something else as a reward for helping me accomplish this!"
"You must have seen Liangjie Pass, haven't you? Would you like to have control of Liangjie Pass?"
The True Martial Emperor spoke.
"What?"
Xu Chuan's heart trembled, not understanding the meaning of his words.
The True Martial Emperor chuckled, "I am only a remnant soul. Apart from my legacy, the only thing I can offer is Liangjie Pass."
"Consider it your reward. What do you say?"
Xu Chuan was somewhat shocked.
"This..."
He would be lying if he said he wasn't tempted by control of Liangjie Pass.
However, the merit points required to exchange for control were daunting.
He never expected to have the chance to obtain control of Liangjie Pass!
"I am naturally willing!"
Xu Chuan said quickly, fearing that the True Martial Emperor would change his mind.
"Good!"
The True Martial Emperor nodded upon hearing this.
"Thus, the control of Liangjie Pass is yours!"
Saying this, the True Martial Emperor produced a seal, which flew into Xu Chuan's hand.
"Refine this seal, and you will be able to control Liangjie Pass!"
"My legacy is also within Liangjie Pass!"
The True Martial Emperor was straightforward, not making Xu Chuan swear any solemn oaths.
He trusted his judgment of people.
Xu Chuan held the seal in his hands, his heart filled with indescribable excitement.
He had truly found what he was looking for without even trying!
"There's one more thing I forgot to tell you."
"Liangjie Pass is an entry and exit point for this chaotic space."
"Once you control Liangjie Pass, you will have the freedom to enter and exit this chaotic space at will!"
The True Martial Emperor's final words shocked Xu Chuan.
Wasn't this the most precious of Qu Wushang's three opportunities?
The key to controlling the Void Immortal Realm!
He had obtained it like this?!