Xing Tian was momentarily bewildered. He had indeed entered the Asura Path, seeking enlightenment through killing, but his target was the Yellow Emperor, not just anyone!
Therefore, upon realizing Hao Tian was not the Yellow Emperor, he lost interest.
Given the uncertainty of when he might be suppressed back into the Asura Path, Xing Tian felt his time was of the essence. Thus, after seeing Hao Tian, he prepared to leave.
But Hao Tian was not pleased. Did a headless monster, barging in with an axe and shield, decide to run away upon seeing the Heavenly Emperor? Yes, in Hao Tian's eyes, it was indeed an attempt to flee!
As for whether this monster was a Quasi-Saint? Sorry, Hao Tian didn't see it. After all, Xing Tian had entered the Asura Path, and it was genuinely difficult for most people to discern Xing Tian's strength!
Furthermore, among the Quasi-Saints in the Great Desolation, were there any Hao Tian didn't recognize? Indeed, Hao Tian, having guarded the Zixiao Palace, had seen all those who once listened to the teachings there!
Even for those he hadn't met personally, Hao Tian had paid some attention to those who later achieved Quasi-Saint status. However, most of them were already dead!
They had perished in the previous tribulation!
None of them were headless monsters!
Immediately, Hao Tian unleashed his aura and swatted at the headless monster. In Hao Tian's view, it was just a simple matter of a single palm strike. Did he truly think his Heavenly Court could be entered and exited at will?
Xing Tian stood still. Hao Tian's palm strike hit him, but Xing Tian was completely unharmed. Yes, Xing Tian was that powerful. Originally a member of the Wu tribe, Xing Tian excelled in physical prowess. Now, having entered the Asura Path, he had only grown stronger. Hao Tian, a mere early-stage Quasi-Saint, who had achieved his status by severing a corpse with the aid of destiny, was considered incredibly weak in Xing Tian's eyes!
"What?" Hao Tian exclaimed, his drunkenness vanishing!
He knew full well the power of his own palm strike. As a powerful Quasi-Saint, no matter how weak, he was still a Quasi-Saint!
Yet, this strike had left the other party completely unfazed, not even budging an inch. This left Hao Tian utterly astonished!
Seeing Hao Tian's shocked expression after a single strike, Xing Tian found it rather uninteresting. He swung his axe, and an arc of axe light cleaved towards Hao Tian!
Hao Tian quickly summoned a spiritual treasure to block!
Indeed, it was the Haotian Mirror, bestowed by Hong Jun, a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!
However, the Haotian Mirror's primary function was to monitor the three realms, and its offensive and defensive capabilities were somewhat lacking.
Still, it was a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. With its interception, Hao Tian managed to buy himself some time. Although he was still sent flying, he didn't suffer severe injuries, only spitting up a couple of mouthfuls of blood!
"Who are you? How dare you injure me, the Heavenly Emperor!" Hao Tian sternly rebuked. He had the audacity to shout this because he was the Heavenly Emperor, protected by the Heavenly Dao!
Xing Tian winked, his mouth now resembling his navel. In a muffled voice, he said, "What a weak Heavenly Emperor!"
Hao Tian was enraged. His strength had always been his sore spot, and now he was being mocked so severely!
"Tell me, where is the Yellow Emperor!" Xing Tian directly asked!
Hao Tian snorted. "Who do you think you are, to dare question me, the Haotian Shangdi?"
Xing Tian was speechless. This fellow's mind was not quite right. However, he believed that one more axe strike would set him straight.
Thus, Xing Tian swung his axe again. Hao Tian was terrified. Those who are fierce fear the stubborn, and the stubborn fear those who are fearless!
He feared this guy might be insane. Normally, upon hearing he was the Heavenly Emperor, who would dare attack? This fellow actually dared! Was he not a complete fool?
"Pfft!" This time, the strike landed squarely on Hao Tian, sending him flying and damaging the entire palace!
"Tell me, where is the Yellow Emperor!" Xing Tian asked again!
Hao Tian heard this and thought, "Damn it, who did you anger? But I don't want to take the blame for the Yellow Emperor either. And this monster is clearly insane, completely disregarding your status as Heavenly Emperor. Hao Tian didn't want to die, even if he was eventually saved by the Heavenly Dao, it would be humiliating!"
"Huoyun Cave, he's in Huoyun Cave!" Hao Tian immediately replied!
He had no choice; Hao Tian didn't want to endure another axe strike.
Upon hearing "Huoyun Cave," Xing Tian immediately flew off!
It took Hao Tian a long while to get up, feeling a sense of utter despair. Who had he offended? Why had this calamity suddenly befallen him? Indeed, it was a baseless disaster!
"You all bully me! Just you wait! When I truly unify the three realms, I'll show you all!" Hao Tian roared in his heart!
Xing Tian was indifferent to Hao Tian's thoughts.
Having descended from the Heavenly Court, he headed towards Huoyun Cave.
Upon reaching Huoyun Cave, Xing Tian roared, "Yellow Emperor, come out and face your death!"
Li Er, who was inside Huoyun Cave, opened his eyes and glanced outside. "The power of the Asura Path... Is Ming He causing trouble again?"
Indeed, in Li Er's view, it was Ming He causing trouble.
If Ming He knew this, he would surely curse Li Er. "Causing trouble for whom? When would I have the time to cause trouble? Stop pinning every problem on me!"
Ming He simply felt annoyed and had released Xing Tian, hoping for a few days of peace in the Asura Path.
"Holy Teacher, Xing Tian is looking for me. I shall go out and face him!" the Yellow Emperor said! As a Human Emperor who had emerged through conquest, his strength was undeniable. Furthermore, having achieved merit and perfection, the Heavenly Dao had personally bestowed upon him the Human Emperor's Dao Fruit. His strength had reached the late-stage Quasi-Saint, and with the favor of destiny, as long as he didn't face a Saint, the Yellow Emperor believed he feared no one!
Li Er nodded. The Yellow Emperor beckoned, and the Xuanyuan Sword flew to his hand. Holding the Xuanyuan Sword, he rushed out of Huoyun Cave!
Seeing the Yellow Emperor emerge, Xing Tian became excited and rushed forward with his axe, roaring!
Xing Tian was not foolish. He knew that Huoyun Cave was a sacred place for the Human Race, with immense human destiny within. Entering would be akin to seeking a beating. Hence, he had called out from outside. Now that the Yellow Emperor had appeared, their final battle could finally commence!
Although Xing Tian was bolstered by the power of the Asura Path, his cultivation had reached Quasi-Saint, and he was immortal and indestructible!
Yet, facing the Human Emperor, he was still outmatched. This made Xing Tian extremely agitated!
As Xing Tian grew more agitated, the power of the Asura Path within him intensified. The Yellow Emperor gradually felt the pressure and knew that this could not continue. He immediately shifted his sword stance and charged towards Xing Tian. Since he could cut off your head once, he could do it again!
Xing Tian, emanating rolling black mist all over his body, suddenly formed a colossal figure resembling himself. This was Xing Tian's full power!
However, the Yellow Emperor had now gathered all his divine power into the Xuanyuan Sword and cleaved downwards. The colossal figure was instantly dispersed, and Xing Tian, as if struck by a terrifying force, was sent flying, with a long, ghastly wound across his chest!
The Yellow Emperor looked at all this coldly and said, "Although you have fallen into the Asura Path, you are not its master. But I am the Human Emperor!"