Chapter Twelve: From This Day Forward, the Abyss Is Unsealed, and I Shall No Longer Restrain Myself

At the end of the Abyssal Passage, Xiao Xuan remained indifferent to the commotion caused by the ancient alien emperors. In the past, faced with such unrest from alien tribes, he would have prepared for battle with all his might, striking down any thought of rebellion with a single sword. But now, all he desired was to quickly refine the elixir of immortality, return to the human race, and save his clan.

Yet Xiao Xuan knew well that the path back to humanity would never be easy.

“I have guarded the Abyssal Passage for over a hundred thousand years!” he declared. “You who betray your oaths, do not blame me for turning ruthless! From this day forth, I shall no longer guard the Abyssal Passage! The seals on the Abyssal Passage are hereby lifted!”

As Xiao Xuan’s proclamation echoed through the Abyss, countless massive demon-sealing talismans appeared overhead, coiling like gigantic dragons to block the entire passage. These imperial talismans were personally laid by Xiao Xuan, aiding him in protecting the Abyss for a hundred thousand years. Now, with his decision to abandon the defense, these talismans lost all purpose.

One by one, Xiao Xuan withdrew the demon-sealing talismans, and from the depths of the Abyss erupted thunderous cheers. The alien tribes sealed within had finally awaited the moment to see daylight once more.

Even the ancient alien emperors, who had doubted whether Xiao Xuan would truly forsake his post, could not help but rejoice.

Xiao Xuan stepped out of the passage; as he departed, the sealing talismans dissipated. Even the Chaos Tower, which he had once used, flew out from the passage and was tucked away by Xiao Xuan.

The Chaos Tower was a treasure he had discovered in an ancient ruin before ascending to the rank of emperor. It was an ultimate imperial weapon, not only immensely powerful but also capable of nourishing the body, slowing aging, and sustaining vitality.

Though Xiao Xuan was invincible at the emperor level, he had not reached immortality. Even after taking the elixir of immortality, his lifespan should have been no longer than an ordinary emperor’s—only fifty thousand years.

However, it was the Chaos Tower that extended his life span to fifty thousand years.

Furthermore, it was thanks to the Chaos Tower that Xiao Xuan could guard the Abyssal Passage for a hundred thousand years as an emperor.

In a decisive battle, he wielded the power of the Chaos Tower to slay ten alien ancient emperors, earning fame and striking terror into the alien tribes.

Since then, those alien ancient emperors dared not trespass into the Abyssal Passage.

In an era when alien supremes could not set foot there, the alien emperors could only watch helplessly as Xiao Xuan, with his sword and tower, suppressed them for a full hundred thousand years.

Now that Xiao Xuan was leaving, the Chaos Tower was naturally withdrawn as well.

“My Chaos Heavenly Sword shall also emerge alongside me!”

A sudden hum resonated from the depths of the Abyssal Passage.

At that moment, the world fell silent.

Within the sword’s resonance seemed to be the dreadful power to bury all gods and demons.

As the sword’s hum faded, a blinding sword light pierced through the Abyss.

The Abyss, long deprived of sunlight, seemed to be cleaved open, allowing sunlight to pour in.

The moment the sunlight descended, it shone directly upon the soaring divine sword!

It was a unique divine sword, exuding a terrifying aura that could bury the heavens.

It was the Chaos Heavenly Sword!

A treasure passed down to Xiao Xuan from that mysterious ruin.

Like the Chaos Tower, the Chaos Heavenly Sword was an ultimate imperial weapon.

Since the battle fifty thousand years ago, when he had slain ten alien ancient emperors in one stroke, scaring the aliens away from the Abyssal Passage, the Chaos Heavenly Sword had lain dormant beneath the Abyss, suppressing all evil.

Now, after fifty thousand years, the Chaos Heavenly Sword saw daylight once more.

At the very moment the Chaos Heavenly Sword reemerged, an earth-shattering phenomenon unfolded throughout the human race.

The Chaos Heavenly Sword was Xiao Xuan’s proof of ascension, deeply connected to his imperial path.

With its emergence, the imperial path’s principles trembled, illuminating the realm of humanity with their radiance.

The once pitch-black night was now bathed in the light of the imperial path, as bright as day.

The sword’s resonance spread across the entire human domain.

Within the Tianxuan Continent, countless cultivators from numerous imperial clans emerged, gazing in astonishment at the celestial anomaly above.

“Such a powerful sword aura within the human race—what faction does this expert belong to?”

“To think there is such a mighty sword emperor among us!”

Among the top ten imperial clans, ancient emperors long dormant also awakened, their faces full of shock.

The strength of the Chaos Heavenly Sword’s imperial path aura caused even these peak emperors to shudder.

Even their imperial path cultivation, refined over tens of thousands of years, trembled in response.

“Heavens! To think there is such a powerful sword emperor! The human sword path shall surely flourish!”

An ancient emperor emerged from seclusion, his tattered robes unable to conceal the sharp imperial aura radiating from him.

He himself had attained emperor status through the sword path.

Yet compared to Xiao Xuan’s imperial path, his own sword path seemed insignificant.

At the same time, strong figures from the longevity clans also emerged, equally shocked as they stared at the terrifying anomaly enveloping the entire human realm.

“The aura of Chaos… It’s the Chaos Heavenly Sword! Fifty thousand years… he is still alive!”

Deep within a longevity clan, an ancient emperor who had been secluded for millennia finally spoke, lightning flashing in his eyes with disbelief.

He had never expected the one who guarded the Abyssal Passage for a hundred thousand years to still be alive!

An emperor surviving over a hundred thousand years was nothing short of a miracle.

“Xiao Xuan! It’s Xiao Xuan! He is indeed still alive!”

In another longevity clan, an ancient figure opened his eyes, equally incredulous.

It was they who had once united to exile Xiao Xuan from the human race, forcing him to guard the Abyssal Passage—a matter nearly forgotten.

Now, feeling the aura of the Chaos Heavenly Sword again, he recalled that solitary figure who, facing an alien army of a hundred thousand, remained unafraid and proud.

“Investigate! What has become of the Xiao clan?”

Upon this ancient emperor’s order, a subordinate responded promptly, “Ancestor, which Xiao clan do you mean?”

Hearing this, the ancient emperor was momentarily lost in thought.

Ten thousand years ago, who did not know the Xiao clan?

Yet now, the Xiao clan had become so obscure.

He sighed deeply.

Soon after, a report arrived.

“Ancestor, the Xiao clan you mentioned is currently besieged by forces sent by the Cangyan Martial Emperor, on the brink of annihilation. It seems to have drawn the attention of their ancestor from a hundred thousand years ago…”

Upon hearing the report, the ancient emperor sighed again, guilt flickering in his eyes.

When the seven ancient emperors had forced Xiao Xuan to guard the Abyssal Passage, they had promised to protect the Xiao clan for all eternity.

Yet after just a hundred thousand years, the Xiao clan was nearly destroyed.

“Alas! We elders truly failed in our words. Apologies to Xiao Xuan!”

“Notify the Cang clan to withdraw immediately! The Xiao clan is beyond their reach. If the Xiao clan falls, then the Cang clan has no reason to exist!”

The ancient emperor could not help but lament before issuing his order.

At the same time, deep within another longevity clan, an aged imperial sovereign stepped forth.

His gaze was cold as he fixed upon the overwhelming power covering the heavens and earth, a hint of displeasure in his expression.

“The Cang clan is truly incompetent. They possess a quasi-emperor but cannot even handle a declining imperial clan!”

“Not only can they not deal with a single Xiao clan, they have also stirred up this troublesome figure, Xiao Xuan. They are utterly useless, more adept at failure than success!”

With a grim expression, the ancient emperor coldly commanded the surrounding air, “Send orders to the imperial checkpoint: remain vigilant! Under no circumstances must Xiao Xuan be allowed to return alive!”