Chapter 005: Emperor-Class Powerhouses

They are not at the level of the nine great emperors; what I mean is that among these nine individuals, even the weakest is at the level of a great emperor. As for how much stronger the others are, I cannot predict. If you are fortunate and have a good relationship with one of them, you might easily obtain their essence blood. However, if you encounter someone with a bad temper, you may have no choice but to fight them in order to fulfill my conditions

"You ask me, but I do not know either." A remarkably blunt response echoed in Qin Lang's ears, "However, even if you find these nine individuals, it is unlikely that you will easily obtain their essence blood. From my estimation, each of these nine possesses extraordinary power; a mere sneeze from them could blow you to another planet. I believe that even the weakest among them would not be significantly inferior to the Great Emperor Taihuangtian."

No, no, no, you do not need to kill them; you only need to obtain their essence, even if it is just a single drop.

"Do you want me to kill them?" Qin Lang's eyes widened. He had lived for nearly twenty years; not to mention killing someone, he had rarely even killed a chicken. Although he had eaten quite a bit, it was all prepared by others after they had done the killing.

Hahaha! Qin Lang could no longer contain the excitement in his heart and laughed out loud. Having lived for nearly twenty years, Qin Lang had never felt as powerful as he did at this moment. If he were to face that bald, naked man Xu Batian again, he was confident that he could effortlessly deal with that group of bandits.

Qin Lang took a deep breath, his breathing became rapid, and every hair on his body trembled. Such conditions could drive anyone to madness. However, Qin Lang was not overwhelmed by this tremendous benefit; he understood that the more one gains, the more one must give in return.

The choice is in your hands, to go or to stay?" After saying this, the voice did not urge further, as he understood that such a transaction was not an easy decision for the young man before him

Therefore, I granted you that opportunity; you must strive to cultivate yourself diligently, elevating your strength to a very high level. If one day you stand at the pinnacle of the heavenly realm, this condition is not beyond your reach.

At this moment, Qin Lang is indeed caught in a fierce struggle

Of course, if you are unwilling to accept this deal, I will not impose anything on you. I will erase all the memories of what you have experienced today. However, the resilient will and strong physique you have gained from the first two trials will still belong to you, and this will greatly aid you in your future cultivation. Although you may not become an unparalleled superpower like in the illustrations, you will not be too inferior either

You talk too much, just get to the point! Qin Lang really cannot stand this back-and-forth chatter.

Satisfied, very satisfied! Qin Lang's excitement was evident as he exclaimed, Is there any more of such a test? Although it was a bit painful, I wouldn't mind going through it another ten or eight times, hahaha!

Qin Lang cautiously asked: "What is the cost?"

Hmm? Upon hearing such words, Qin Lang also began to pay attention to his own body. His focus had been solely on the voice that was conversing with him, and he had not carefully observed his own body. After this examination, a sense of indescribable joy arose in Qin Lang's heart.

"Hehe, then what do you mean by the transaction?" Qin Lang also knew that he was being a bit too greedy, and he asked with a hint of embarrassment.

Qin Lang also ceased to respond, remaining silent, waiting for that voice to continue speaking

What? Is there still a transaction after the trial? Qin Lang was immediately drenched in cold sweat, and upon recalling the pain he had previously endured, he couldn't help but tremble all over.

Oh, quite a temper you have. Don't be anxious; what good does it do? No matter how anxious you are, you still have to wait for me to tell you before you know, right?" That voice burst into hearty laughter, yet the weathered tone spoke words as childish as those of a young child, which truly caused a hint of annoyance to surface on Qin Lang's forehead.

"Benefits?" A glimmer of light suddenly flashed in Qin Lang's eyes. Upon hearing the word 'benefits,' Qin Lang immediately became interested. However, he soon narrowed his eyes, knowing that these so-called benefits were likely not so easily attainable.

Um... Seeing that Qin Lang did not respond, the voice suddenly fell silent, feeling rather disheartened. Clearing his throat, he continued: "In fact, what just happened was not only a test for you, but also a form of tempering. That distorted space has not only honed your body but also strengthened your will. Now, both your physical and mental states have reached a level that is difficult for an ordinary person to attain. Every muscle and every sinew in your body has been torn and restructured, breaking and then standing anew; your willpower has also become increasingly strong through extreme pain. Those changes, do you feel them?"

"How is it? Are you satisfied?" A voice filled with the weight of experience interrupted Qin Lang's excitement

I can't believe it! Qin Lang nearly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his expression contorted in extreme agony. He widened his eyes and roared, "Big brother, are you kidding me? You want me to collect the essence blood of nine Emperor-level powerhouses? This is ridiculous, what kind of transaction is this? Come on, just kill me directly!"

"Well, with a steadfast belief, a kind nature, and now added intelligence and prudence, I truly find myself liking you more and more," the voice remarked appreciatively

"You ... ... you ... ... you ... ..." Qin Lang found himself at a loss for words, having pondered for a long time without managing to utter a single word. He could not imagine that behind this transaction lay the possibility of facing off against nine potential emperors even more powerful than the Supreme Emperor.

Qin Lang closed his eyes; he could not see everything around him, yet his consciousness was able to perceive the fluctuations of everything nearby. The heartbeat of the woman in purple, the flow of blood, the fluttering of her hair—all these were vividly imprinted in his mind like clear images. He could even faintly sense the distorted space surrounding him.

"Then, in accordance with this, what do I need to give in return?" Qin Lang suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked in a trembling voice

"It's all gone, not even once, you have no idea how much effort it took to transform your tattered body into what it is now. You still want to do it ten or eight more times!" The voice was clearly infuriated by Qin Lang's words.

You need to help me find nine individuals, obtain their life essence, and bring it to a designated location. The voice, filled with a sense of weariness, gradually became serious, as if recounting a matter of great gravity

The Supreme Emperor, the first powerful being of the Heavenly Realm, is an existence that one cannot even begin to imagine. Yet, what I must face are nine opponents of the same or possibly even higher caliber.

"Hahaha, rest assured, this transaction will not cause you any pain. On the contrary, this transaction will bring you benefits that you cannot even imagine, perhaps even beyond what you could achieve in a lifetime of hard work," a weathered voice echoed in Qin Lang's ears.

"This is more like it, you startled me." Qin Lang instantly breathed a sigh of relief, "So where am I supposed to find these nine individuals? After finding them, where do I need to take their essence?"

Is the current self still the frail Qin Lang of the past? The streamlined muscles cover the entire body, appearing unassuming yet brimming with explosive power. Every bone is as hard as fine iron. Such a physique is as tough as iron and resilient as spring.

"Hehe, in fact, from the moment you entered this space and passed my test, our transaction began. I grant you a transformation, endowing you with a physique and mental will that are extraordinary. With this, you can absorb the essence of heaven and earth at a speed several times greater than that of ordinary people. Regardless of the martial arts or secret techniques you learn, you will achieve results that are twice as effective with half the effort. You can easily cultivate to levels that are difficult for ordinary people to reach." At this point, the voice paused, seemingly waiting for Qin Lang's reaction.