Chapter 658: The Sealed Crimson Emperor

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Akagi God Son stared blankly ahead. The Akagi Emperor's Brain, which should have been shining with constantly flowing light, containing the Akagi Emperor's thoughts, consciousness, and boundless insights and experiences, was now extinguished!

This massive brain, spanning several acres, no longer pulsed with light; it had fallen into darkness, devoid of any internal glow, indicating that the Akagi Emperor's thoughts were no longer present.

If the Akagi Emperor's thoughts weren't here, where else could they be?

He spun his head abruptly, then immediately leaped to his feet, his face grim as he walked out of the hall.

"Thief..."

His murderous aura surged. Before he even exited the sacred hall, the sky outside grew dense with dark clouds. Wind, rain, thunder, and lightning raged, with bolts of lightning crackling down from the oppressive black clouds, tearing across the dark sky. A God Son's wrath was no small matter; it truly made the heavens change color!

However, as he reached the hall's entrance, his turbulent mind gradually calmed. The lightning in the sky diminished, then the wind and rain ceased, and the dark clouds slowly faded.

"Even I couldn't escape the Akagi Emperor's thought maze, so why wasn't he trapped in it?"

Akagi God Son raised his foot, holding it suspended in the air. "How immense is the Akagi Emperor's thought? Even I cannot bear it, yet he can. Furthermore, the Akagi Emperor's thoughts have remained here for fifty thousand years, and no one from our clan has ever been able to gain their recognition. Why did he receive the Akagi Emperor's approval? And what was the Akagi Emperor's purpose in leaving his thoughts behind? Why can't even I access the knowledge contained within the Akagi Emperor's thoughts?"

His foot remained suspended, his expression fluctuating between clear and grim. Outside the hall, the sky swirled with clouds, alternating between clear and overcast, sometimes cloudless and sometimes filled with lightning and thunder.

Akagi God Son struggled internally. The Akagi Emperor's thoughts were left by the Akagi Emperor, and they absolutely could not fall into the hands of outsiders or other races! Yet, with the Akagi Emperor's thoughts gone, did this mean the Akagi Emperor had chosen Qin Mu? Did this action of the Akagi Emperor hold a deeper meaning?

"Qin Jizhu does not represent Akagi!"

His decision made, his foot landed, causing the sacred mountain and sacred hall to gently shake twice.

Meanwhile, Qin Mu was by First Ancestor's side, checking on his condition. First Ancestor Human Emperor had fallen unconscious, likely due to his brain being overwhelmed by the immense and terrifying thought-consciousness of the Akagi Emperor when he touched the Akagi Emperor's thoughts, rendering him comatose.

"This isn't really an injury; he just needs some rest," Qin Mu thought. "But it's strange... why wasn't *I* knocked unconscious by the Akagi Emperor's thoughts?"

Just as Qin Mu pondered this, he suddenly saw the sky change color, his heart seizing with alarm. He hastily tried to drag First Ancestor's body, but First Ancestor was a deity, a god of the God-Slaying Platform realm; how could Qin Mu possibly move him?

As the sky churned, Qin Mu's expression also shifted, mirroring the changes in the weather. The sky's clarity or gloom reflected Akagi God Son's mood: clear meant no killing intent, while dark clouds signified towering murderous intent. These shifts indicated that Akagi God Son was in an internal struggle, weighing whether to kill Qin Mu because of the Akagi Emperor's thoughts having vanished!

"The Akagi Emperor's thoughts are extremely important to the remnants of Akagi. After weighing the pros and cons, Akagi God Son will certainly be tempted to kill!"

Qin Mu continued to drag First Ancestor, but still couldn't move him an inch. Just then, First Ancestor's right index finger twitched slightly, surprising Qin Mu.

First Ancestor remained motionless, eyes still closed.

Akagi God Son's footsteps landed, making the mountain tremble. Hearing his steps drawing closer, Qin Mu stood up, a smile on his face. "God Son, you let us enter the sacred hall and touch the Akagi Emperor's thoughts. It seems you had ill intentions, causing my First Ancestor Human Emperor to fall unconscious."

Akagi God Son's face was indifferent. "It was my mistake. I did indeed intend for you to fall into the thought maze and be unable to escape."

Qin Mu's heart tightened. Akagi God Son's words indicated that his decision was made; he would absolutely not let Qin Mu go! Akagi God Son possessed profound wisdom, but he also had a habit: whenever malevolent thoughts arose, he would reveal some secrets. When they entered the sacred hall, he revealed the secret of his God Son identity and origin to Qin Mu and First Ancestor. Then First Ancestor fell unconscious, and Qin Mu nearly fell into the Akagi Emperor's thought maze. Now, he revealed his recent thoughts, which was also an internal secret of his. This was a prelude to him intending to kill!

"If Qin Jizhu can hand over the Akagi Emperor's thoughts, I can let bygones be bygones," Akagi God Son said indifferently.

Qin Mu paused slightly, then chuckled. "God Son, are you being so reasonable? To be honest, I don't know why the Akagi Emperor's Brain extinguished, and handing over the Akagi Emperor's thoughts is out of the question. If God Son knows, please explain."

Akagi God Son said softly, "The Akagi Emperor's Brain is the vessel for the Akagi Emperor's thoughts. When the Akagi Emperor's thoughts leave the brain, its light will extinguish. Now, the Akagi Emperor's thoughts have entered your brain."

Qin Mu mentally explored his brain. There were indeed many strange images and sounds, but while numerous, they absolutely could not contain the Akagi Emperor's thoughts. He chuckled, "I do have some strange images and sounds in my mind, but how would I return the Akagi Emperor's thoughts? I've never seen or heard of a divine art that can extract thoughts from a brain. Please, God Son, enlighten me."

Akagi God Son's rigid face forced out a strained smile. "It's simple. The Akagi Emperor's thoughts are eternal and indestructible. His thoughts are so powerful that even if the host is destroyed, his thoughts won't be. Therefore, the simplest method is to chop off the host's head, then carefully shatter it, and the Akagi Emperor's thoughts will appear."

He said solemnly, "Then, I will take the Akagi Emperor's thoughts and return them to the Akagi Emperor's Brain. Qin Jizhu, how do you wish to be buried? I can give you a magnificent funeral befitting kings, marquises, generals, and chancellors. I can even use the finest divine gold to forge a head for you, ensuring it is remarkably lifelike and realistic."

Qin Mu's face turned ashen. He retreated step by step, forcing a laugh. "God Son, you must be joking, right? I don't believe the Akagi Emperor's thoughts are in my brain. If they were, I would already be another Akagi Emperor. God Son, please reconsider..."

The hem of Akagi God Son's tailored purple robe gently fluttered as he said earnestly, "This is the most effective method I can currently think of. Qin Jizhu can also try to escape, no matter how far. But do you think you can escape this floating world? You might as well stand still and cut off your own head, allowing me to thoroughly inspect it."

Qin Mu turned and sprinted, dashing down the mountain in a flash.

Akagi God Son's expression was grim. The eyelid of his third eye on his forehead slowly parted, and he sighed, "Why would such an intelligent person make such an unwise move? It seems everyone commits one foolish act when facing life and death."

Divine light shimmered within his third eye and shot out. The instant this divine light erupted, First Ancestor Human Emperor leaped up, his Jade Bright Sword striking into Akagi God Son's third eye, directly meeting the divine light!

Akagi God Son cried out in pain, eye crystal and blood flowing from his forehead. Suddenly, two more heads sprouted wildly beneath his purplish-red robe, and four arms emerged from his armpits. His six arms, wielding terrifying power, slammed towards First Ancestor Human Emperor!

First Ancestor Human Emperor didn't dodge. The moment he struck the third eye, he immediately discarded his sword, crossed his hands, and unleashed the Heaven and Earth Seal Arts. He allowed Akagi God Son's attacks to land on him, as the first move of the Three Heavenly Collapse Forms within the Heaven and Earth Seal Arts—Heaven Overturns, Earth's Foundation Severed—exploded with full, unreserved power, slamming into Akagi God Son!

The two almost simultaneously struck each other. Sounds of bones shattering echoed from First Ancestor Human Emperor's body, and ribs pierced through his back, penetrating his body and tearing his clothes. His face was also struck, twisted in pain, his jawbone fractured. He was sent flying backward, even faster than Qin Mu sprinting down the mountain, crashing to the ground before Qin Mu did, creating a massive crater. Adjacent palaces and temples rumbled and collapsed, continuously falling into the giant pit.

On the other side, at the peak of the sacred mountain, Akagi God Son's body was grotesquely twisted. His waist folded like a paper figure from the middle, the central one of his three necks snapped, and his head craned backward.

*Boom!*

His body slammed into the sacred hall. An earth-shattering roar erupted from within the hall, and the back wall suddenly exploded. In a shower of flying debris, Akagi God Son's twisted body shot out, tracing a straight streak of light through the air.

The stone steps beneath Qin Mu continuously crumbled, falling into the giant pit. The young man leaped like a bird, quickly descending to the bottom of the pit by stepping on the shattered steps.

First Ancestor Human Emperor lay sprawled, the intense pain causing his facial muscles to twist uncontrollably. He hissed, "His power is greater than mine, his realm is higher than mine, and he has three heads! I only destroyed one of them. Go, quickly!"

Qin Mu tried to lift him. First Ancestor Human Emperor roared, "All twelve of my ribs are broken, only my spine remains! I can't fight anymore, you must leave!"

"Where can I go?"

Qin Mu shook his head. "The cultivation arts of the Akagi era specialize in bodily creation. Not only can broken bones regenerate, but even two heads and four arms can grow. Your injuries, even if you practice the Creation divine arts, can allow you to regenerate your ribs. See, this is the benefit of my research into the Creation Divine Wheel. Back then, you looked resentful, not saying anything, but inwardly complaining that I wasn't learning your seal arts..."

First Ancestor Human Emperor was furious, lying there motionless. "At a crucial moment like this, you're still rambling! Get lost, quickly get lost!"

Qin Mu chuckled, "I can't escape this floating world anyway, so where can I 'get lost' to?"

Unable to drag First Ancestor Human Emperor, he gave up the idea. He took out the God-Slaying Profound Blade, secured the small box, and fixed his gaze on the sacred mountain's peak.

*Whoosh!*

A streak of light flew back. Akagi God Son returned to the front of the sacred hall on the sacred mountain, his central head still craned backward, continuously spitting blood and fragmented bones—the broken cervical vertebrae from his neck. After spitting out the bone fragments, his central neck slowly straightened, and his central head gradually rose. The injuries on his neck rapidly healed.

The Akagi era indeed possessed extraordinary and enviable mastery in the art of bodily creation! The reason Qin Mu was captivated by the Creation Divine Wheel, besides its almost invincible power, was because he had witnessed the might of the bodily creation arts. The fractured bones in Akagi God Son's waist were also exiting his wounds, piece by piece. His injuries were severe; First Ancestor Human Emperor had caught him off guard, heavily wounding him despite being a realm lower. If it were any other deity, they would likely be dead or crippled, but for him, the injuries were within a controllable range. As for the injuries to his primordial spirit and divine treasures, while also severe, he had already won compared to First Ancestor Human Emperor.

"The God-Slaying Profound Blade in your hand poses no threat to a deity of my Jade Capital realm."

Akagi God Son raised his hand from a distance. The earth surged, lifting Qin Mu and First Ancestor Human Emperor, forming a stone pillar. The pillar began to rotate, constantly keeping Qin Mu's back facing him.

Qin Mu hastily tried to turn, but no matter how he spun or how fast he moved, he always remained with his back to Akagi God Son! He couldn't even target Akagi God Son with the God-Slaying Profound Blade! Cold sweat broke out on Qin Mu's forehead. The God-Slaying Profound Blade was arguably his greatest reliance, but now that reliance was utterly useless! Akagi God Son had directly counteracted the God-Slaying Profound Blade using the simplest method!

Many deities from the floating world flew over. Seeing this scene, they hesitated, not daring to approach.

Suddenly, Qin Mu dropped the God-Slaying Profound Blade, fiercely poked his glabella, and shouted, "My other self, come out!"

His vertical eye on his forehead showed no reaction, only hurting from his finger.

Qin Mu commanded, "Unseal!"

Still no reaction from his glabella.

"Qin Fengqing?" Qin Mu probed.

Still no reaction.

Qin Mu blinked, then angrily said, "When I don't need you, you always love to pop out and cause trouble. Now that I do need you, you're aloof! What use are you?"

Deep within his third eye, within the 'Qin' character continent seal, the three-eyed giant infant Qin Fengqing showed an expression of horror. He saw that another head had grown from the infant's neck—a head completely different in appearance from Qin Mu's childhood face!

It was the Akagi Emperor's head.

The giant infant stood up, and the white-robed, white-haired old man beneath him immediately fled. The infant raised his chubby fists and frantically hammered the head on his neck. *Thump, thump, thump, thump!* After a flurry of attacks like a storm, an extraordinary-looking middle-aged emperor was actually beaten out of his body, lying face down on the ground, bruised and swollen.

That middle-aged emperor was both startled and enraged. He immediately got up, about to counterattack, when he suddenly saw his surroundings and couldn't help but be shocked.

"Heaven Duke, Great Brahma, and Earth Count's seals! Where is this? How did I get here?"