Chapter 1: Unexpected Rebirth

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The three originally intended to take direct action against Zhou Huan, but upon discovering that he was near the core area of the Sea of Death, they immediately hesitated to act recklessly. Consequently, some began to persuade him, while others resorted to threats and inducements.

Sigh... it still falls just a little short, what a pity

Old immortal, you probably cannot even imagine in your dreams that the treasure of immortals I have obtained is not left by an ordinary immortal, but by the celestial palace of an ancient emperor

At this moment, the three powerful beings in the Great Tribulation period were all astonished

The middle-aged man hurriedly took the letter and opened it.

Everyone was shocked, almost in unison.

Well, you go ahead first, I will arrive shortly after

"This is not good; he also possesses a soul defense-type celestial artifact." The old man in black was shocked to discover that his soul attack had vanished without a trace, as if it had sunk into the sea like a clay ox.

At this moment, the attacks from the other two individuals also struck Zhou Huan, yet Zhou Huan remained completely unperturbed, suffering no harm whatsoever

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"The three of us will go together; his cultivation is insufficient, and he cannot even unleash one ten-thousandth of the power of this top-grade immortal artifact," said the elder in black to the two accompanying strong practitioners.

A young man in white stands suspended in the air, unmoved even by the frigid sea winds unique to the Sea of Death. This is the periphery of the forbidden zone of life; with just one more step forward, he would enter the core area.

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You should understand your situation; your strength is far inferior to ours. Even if you possess a celestial artifact, it is impossible for you to escape. Surrendering is your only option.

Tianyuan Academy, the foremost institution of the Tianyuan Empire, is a gathering place for countless geniuses. Even when considering the entire continent of Tiangang, it stands as one of the top academies.

Suddenly, the three old men in black experienced a surge in their aura, and almost simultaneously, the previously clear sky turned dark.

Very good

Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man was immediately overjoyed and exclaimed "Good" three times.

Several years later, a group of adventurers on the outskirts of the Sea of Death discovered the bodies of three advanced practitioners who had perished due to the calamity of transcending tribulation.

Good! Good! Good!

The sky was filled with sword light, forming substantial sword energy that struck towards the three individuals.

Three pieces of celestial artifacts: one for attack, one for physical defense, and one for soul defense

The Sea of Death, a term that all powerful beings on the Xuanhuang Continent dread, has the ability to devour all living beings that come near it

At this moment, the old man in black had a fierce expression and said harshly: "Zhou Huan, no matter what, today you have only one choice, which is to hand over the immortal treasure. If you insist on refusing to hand it over, then we will take it ourselves"

The crowd erupted in cheers, all celebrating the genius young master of the Zhou family

Faced with the wrath of three experts in the Tribulation Stage, Zhou Huan merely smiled disdainfully, turned around, and stepped into the depths of the core area of the Sea of Death

"Ignorance, how could you understand the importance of the Immortal Treasure? It has been tens of thousands of years since an immortal was born in the Xuanhuang Continent. Obtaining the Immortal Treasure is equivalent to acquiring the key to the Immortal Realm. Once I become an immortal, the Breaking Heaven Sword Sect will firmly stand at the pinnacle of the continent" said the old man in black.

Several years ago, he, along with his beloved junior apprentice and a few sworn brothers, embarked on an adventure and inadvertently stumbled upon the ruins of an immortal. However, they could never have imagined that obtaining the immortal's treasure would mark the beginning of their nightmare

The American woman quickly disappeared from the crowd, while Zhou Tian had to first deal with the guests

Hmph, to show such disrespect to the ancestral master, you should be aware of your current situation. As long as you hand over the immortal treasure, I not only will not pursue the previous matters, but I can also offer you benefits that you previously dared not even imagine

"It is a calamity cloud; it seems they have already utilized their cultivation during the tribulation period. Once the celestial tribulation descends, they will undoubtedly perish," Zhou Huan thought to himself

Having a high-quality celestial artifact in hand significantly increases the probability of successfully overcoming the celestial tribulation. Any powerful individual in the tribulation stage would not remain calm, let alone the three who have been relentlessly pursuing Zhou Huan.

Zhou Huan, ahead lies the Sea of Death, and you have no way to escape

No one from the Zhou family has ever been admitted to Tianyuan Academy. After so many years, our Zhou family has finally produced a genius, and he is the son of Zhou Tian

It has been twelve years...

The Land of the Far East is one of the most mysterious places on the Xuanhuang Continent. This area is shrouded in mist year-round and is home to one of the continent's life-restricted zones, the Sea of Death

A large crowd of people gathered in a courtyard, seemingly waiting for something

Indeed, this Zhou Huan is the Zhou Huan of the Xuanhuang Continent, or more precisely, the Zhou Huan after his reincarnation. However, by a stroke of fortune, he possesses all the memories of his previous life.

Haha... the power gained from burning all vitality is sufficient to unleash a certain level of might from this top-grade immortal sword. Zhou Huan shouted again, "Three old immortals, without using your tribulation period cultivation, let me see how you can evade this strike."

Zhou Huan turned around, his eyes fixed on the old man, showing no signs of fear: "As the Supreme Elder of the Breaking Heaven Sword Sect, one of the only ten tribulation-stage experts in the entire Xuanhuang and Tushu Continent, how could I not know?"

Zhou Huan seemed to have a slight sense of regret, as he had just failed in his attempt to break through to the transformation realm

With this statement from Zhou Tian, the surrounding crowd became aware of the outcome: Young Master Zhou Huan of the Zhou family had indeed been admitted to Tianyuan Academy

Zhou Huan was extremely agitated at this moment

At this moment, Zhou Huan was filled with murderous intent, and the power of the celestial sword in his hand continued to rise

Later, the Grand Elder of the Breaking Sky Sword Sect, at the cost of sharing the treasures of the immortals, invited two experts, also in the Tribulation Stage, to jointly encircle and capture Zhou Huan. After several years, they finally cornered him into a desperate situation—the Sea of Death

Damn it, since that is the case, we shall do as you wish. My two old friends, let us swiftly kill him with our tribulation stage cultivation, and then use his immortal artifact to undergo the tribulation.

"Soul Control." The old man in black suddenly launched a soul attack on Zhou Huan, attempting to directly control him with powerful soul force

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All three were enraged, as no one had ever been able to compel them to use their cultivation during the tribulation period, and no one had any confidence in overcoming the celestial tribulation that ensued.

You little brat, you are seeking your own demise

Is this why you killed the brother who ventured with me? Forced my lover to death? You spare no one associated with the immortal treasure? Now that I am the only one left, do you also wish to kill me?

At that moment, a servant-like individual rushed over, his face brimming with excitement

Meanwhile, the several brothers who ventured with Zhou Huan, lacking the protection of a powerful force, were soon captured and interrogated, resulting in their deaths, as the core secret of the immortal treasure resided entirely with Zhou Huan

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Zhou Huan remained unmoved, as if the three of them had never appeared, his eyes still blankly gazing at the Sea of Death ahead

At the deepest core of the Sea of Death lies one of the most dangerous places on this continent. No powerful individual who has entered the core area has ever returned alive, which is why it is also referred to as the Forbidden Zone of Life

Nowadays, a high-grade immortal artifact has emerged that far surpasses the three great divine artifacts, causing the eyes of the three powerful beings to turn red

Suddenly, three figures appeared out of thin air, descending in the waters near Zhou Huan. The masters of these three figures are all among the pinnacle of the continent, and with just one move, the entire Xuanhuang Continent would tremble in response

For countless years, countless strong individuals have attempted to explore the Sea of Death, with most never returning, while those who do survive are all formidable figures.

On the Xuanhuang Continent, there are only three known celestial artifacts, all of which are of inferior quality. Nevertheless, these three artifacts are sufficient to enable the three major sects to stand at the pinnacle of the continent

Zhou Huan, do you know who I am? At this moment, an old man in black stepped forward, subtly emanating the supreme pressure that only those in the Tribulation Stage possess during his speech

The servant hurried to a middle-aged couple and handed a letter to the middle-aged man.

However, Zhou Huan merely let out a cold laugh, remaining motionless as the power of the soul invaded him

"Master Ancestor?" Zhou Huan glared at the old man in black, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Indeed, I once respected you as my Master Ancestor, but now, in my eyes, you are even worse than a beast."

"You are not wrong; with my abilities, it is indeed impossible to escape. However, the reason I came to the Sea of Death is that I have no intention of fleeing any longer," said Zhou Huan, as a celestial sword and a *Tushu* sword appeared in his hand out of thin air.

And Zhou Huan never appeared again, and no one knew whether he was alive or dead

At this moment, Zhou Huan began to burn his own life force, and only with this powerful strength could he activate the celestial artifact to inflict harm on the three individuals

"Old immortal, although my cultivation is not as good as yours, I am not someone you can manipulate as you wish," Zhou Huan said, filled with rage, as he continuously infused his primordial energy into the celestial sword, causing the powerful pressure of the divine weapon to make the weapons in the hands of the three tremble incessantly

His name is Zhou Huan, the chief disciple of the Potiansword Sect, the foremost sword sect on the mainland. Given his strength and status, he would normally be treated as a distinguished guest and respected wherever he went. However, now his face is marked only by anger and despair

The old man in black forcibly urged his weapon, which did not obey his commands, his eyes filled with murderous intent

"The master, the lady, and the young master have passed, the young master has passed..."

The three powerful figures of the Great Tribulation Period simultaneously launched an attack on Zhou Huan

When Zhou Huan obtained the treasure and returned to the Breaking Sky Sword Sect, he was immediately sensed by the sect's celestial artifact. The Breaking Sky Sword Master quickly gathered the various elders to suppress Zhou Huan and his junior sister, and interrogated them about the location of the celestial treasure.

The boundless sea of death, the waters surrounding the core area

Zhou Family Courtyard, inside Zhou Huan's room

To this end, the Grand Elder of the Breaking Sky Sword Sect, who is in the Tribulation Stage, personally emerged from seclusion to conduct an inquiry, which directly resulted in the death of the junior sister.

Upon receiving the news, Zhou Huan was filled with rage and directly summoned his celestial artifact, shattering all seals and embarking on a years-long journey of escape

Moreover, it is highly likely that all three items are top-grade celestial artifacts

The middle-aged beauty beside her was also very pleased and said to Zhou Tian: "You handle things here; I will go to report the good news to Huan'er."

The old man in black spoke while continuously exerting the pressure of the Tribulation Stage upon Zhou Huan.