Chapter Eleven: Refining the Ancient Emperor’s Essence to Obtain the Elixir of Immortality

Under the alien sky, Xiao Xuan was deeply immersed in refining the primal power of the Ancient Ape Demon Emperor. This power, embodying the entire essence of a foreign ancient emperor, was not something to be absorbed lightly. A single misstep could lead to madness or self-destruction. Fortunately, Xiao Xuan remained calm, absorbing only a portion of this primal force.

As the primal energy flowed into him, Xiao Xuan's life force rapidly replenished. His once withered body regained vitality under the nurturing power. In an instant, the aura of decay vanished, and the shadow of death was swept away. His strength soared back to the peak of an emperor’s might, standing like a majestic war god, towering above the heavens.

Many ancient emperors of alien races watched Xiao Xuan’s revival with growing fear. Some cowardly ones even began to flee, unwilling to linger and risk misfortune.

At that moment, the figure of the Moon Sovereign slowly approached from the horizon. She wore a crescent-moon robe and bore a gentle smile, appearing composed as she stood before Xiao Xuan.

The arrival of the Moon Sovereign filled Xiao Xuan with an overwhelming sense of her unfathomable power. Silently withdrawing the primal energy he hadn’t fully absorbed, his expression grew grave, his eyes sharp and wary as they fixed on the beautiful woman before him.

The presence of one of the Nine Supreme Sovereigns left no room for complacency. Though Xiao Xuan’s strength had returned to the zenith of emperorhood, facing a true sovereign left him uncertain of victory.

“Moon Sovereign, have you also come to block my path?” Xiao Xuan’s voice was resolute and powerful. Though aware her strength far surpassed his, his gaze showed no fear—only determination and lethal intent.

Noticing the hostility in his eyes, the Moon Sovereign quickly offered a warm smile, trying to ease the tension. “Xiao Xuan, you need not guard against me so fiercely. I come bearing a great fortune for you.”

Xiao Xuan was taken aback by her words. A flicker of confusion crossed his eyes as he asked, “You’re not here to stop me, but to deliver a great fortune?”

Below, the alien ancient emperors were stunned by his words.

“Has Xiao Xuan lost his mind? The Moon Sovereign is one of the Nine Supreme Sovereigns of this realm. How could she aid him?”

“The Moon Sovereign’s power far exceeds that of the Blood Moon Sovereign’s clone. No matter how strong Xiao Xuan is, he cannot stop her. This madman, the end is near.”

These alien emperors even let out mocking laughter.

Could Xiao Xuan be insane? To think the Moon Sovereign came bearing fortune for him was the greatest joke they had ever heard.

Yet before they could finish, the Moon Sovereign’s next words struck them like a blow to the face.

“Hahaha! Xiao Xuan, you truly are clever! By order of the Immortal Lord, I bring you an elixir of immortality!” The Moon Sovereign’s declaration froze the smiles off their faces.

Chaos and shock rippled through the gathered alien emperors.

“What is happening?”

Their minds swirled with disbelief. The Moon Sovereign, one of their realm’s Nine Supreme Sovereigns, had not come to oppose Xiao Xuan but to aid him, bearing the very elixir he desperately needed.

Xiao Xuan was on the brink of death. Even after refining the primal power of the Ancient Ape Demon Emperor, he had only extended his life by a thousand years—mere moments in the eyes of the long-lived alien races.

Yet now the Moon Sovereign had willingly presented him with the elixir of immortality, and it was by the Immortal Lord’s command!

What kind of joke was this?

If Xiao Xuan obtained the elixir, he could live a second life. Could it be that the Immortal Lord wished him to continue guarding the Abyss?

For a time, the alien emperors were dumbfounded, their thoughts unable to keep pace with the sudden turn of events.

Had the Immortal Lord gone mad, or had the world itself lost reason?

Especially the Moon Sovereign—one of the Nine Supreme Sovereigns—risking her clan’s scorn to bring Xiao Xuan the elixir?

Not only were the alien emperors bewildered, but Xiao Xuan himself was stunned.

He had not expected his offhand sarcasm to become reality. The Moon Sovereign truly came bearing the elixir—the very thing he needed most.

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Xuan stared solemnly at the elixir in her hand. The Blood Moon Immortality Elixir radiated a rich blood aura, undeniably genuine. Yet he could not understand why the Immortal Lord of this realm would send the Moon Sovereign to deliver it to him.

Though he had guarded this realm for a hundred thousand years, he had never crossed paths with the Immortal Lord. His strength was nowhere near comparable.

Despite his confusion, Xiao Xuan accepted the elixir without hesitation. The Moon Sovereign had expected reluctance, but his decisiveness earned her respect.

“By the way, Xiao Xuan, this elixir is not a gift from the Immortal Lord but from the Blood Moon Sovereign,” she revealed. “He also asked me to convey a message: if you survive upon returning to the Tianxuan Continent, he looks forward to a true confrontation with you.”

With these words, the Moon Sovereign vanished gracefully.

Holding the elixir, Xiao Xuan was even more shocked. He had just slain the Blood Moon Sovereign’s clone—why would the Blood Moon Sovereign now send him an elixir of immortality?

Though puzzled, Xiao Xuan accepted it. No matter the source, he needed it.

His initial journey into the alien realm had been to seek this elixir. Now that he held it, he had no desire to continue slaughter.

He understood that the Immortal Lord’s order for the Moon Sovereign to deliver the elixir was also a warning.

Xiao Xuan was no fool; having taken the elixir, he would naturally desist.

Watching Xiao Xuan turn and leave with the elixir in hand, the tense alien emperors below sighed in relief. Some were drenched in sweat.

“Good heavens! That was terrifying. If that demon does not leave, I could be the next to die. After this, I dare not show him any disrespect.”

“Poor Ancient Ape Demon Emperor, he had to provoke Xiao Xuan with his arrogance. Now no one will avenge him. Even the Immortal Lord sends Xiao Xuan the elixir. His death was in vain.”

“Losing an arm—such misfortune. But even so, the Ancient Ape Demon Emperor was somewhat useful.”

“Thankfully that lunatic left. I was nearly scared to death. But Xiao Xuan took the elixir—he won’t go back on his word. He’ll keep guarding the Abyss, right?”

“If Xiao Xuan breaks his promise, won’t we alien clans be doomed to suffer longer? When will we ever rise?”

As Xiao Xuan acquired the elixir, the alien emperors’ worries deepened.

The human race had always been cunning. They feared that even with the elixir, Xiao Xuan would remain to guard the Abyss, blocking their passage into the Tianxuan Continent.