Chapter 53: A New Power Awakens

The battlefield was silent. The scent of blood lingered in the air, and the shattered ruins of buildings surrounded Jiang Cheng as he stood over Feng Yuan's corpse. His sword gleamed under the moonlight, its edge still dripping with crimson.

The Void Emperor's Mark on his forehead pulsed faintly, a reminder that his power was still awakening. It felt as though something ancient and boundless was stirring within him, waiting to be unleashed.

"The Heir of the Void… destiny calls."

The whisper echoed in his mind once more.

Jiang Cheng frowned. It wasn't just a hallucination—the voice felt real, as though it came from a consciousness far beyond his own. He clenched his fist, feeling the lingering energy of the Ancient Void Emperor resonate deep in his bones.

But before he could process it further—

BOOM!

A powerful aura swept through the area, shaking the rubble around him.

Jiang Cheng turned his gaze toward the newcomers. A group of black-robed cultivators had appeared, their faces concealed by dark masks. At their center stood a tall man with a long scar running down his face, his presence radiating a chilling killing intent.

His sharp gaze scanned the battlefield, stopping at Feng Yuan's lifeless body. Then, his eyes locked onto Jiang Cheng.

"You killed Captain Feng?" the man asked, his voice laced with disbelief.

Jiang Cheng's expression remained indifferent. He casually flicked his sword, sending a few lingering drops of blood onto the broken stones below. "If you're asking whether I sent him to hell, then yes."

The scarred man's face twisted in fury.

"You don't understand what you've done," he growled. "The Black Eclipse Pavilion does not forgive. You—"

SWOOSH!

Before he could finish, Jiang Cheng vanished from sight.

Void Step.

A flicker of silver light, and in the next instant—

BOOM!

Jiang Cheng appeared right in front of the man, driving his fist straight into his gut.

The impact was devastating.

The scarred man's eyes bulged as he was sent flying through three buildings, each one collapsing under his momentum.

The remaining assassins froze in shock.

"What... what was that movement technique?!"

"He disappeared—no, he became one with the void!"

Jiang Cheng stood tall, his eyes glowing faintly silver. His presence was different. Stronger. More refined. It was as if he had transcended beyond normal space.

One of the assassins hesitated but still dared to draw his weapon. "Don't falter! He's alone—"

SLASH!

Before the man could even react, Jiang Cheng's sword sliced through the air.

A cold gust of wind followed, and suddenly—

A deep gash appeared across the assassin's chest.

He staggered backward, dropping his weapon. His eyes were filled with terror.

Jiang Cheng sighed. "Tell your leaders that if they want to kill me, they should at least send someone worthy."

The remaining assassins didn't hesitate. They quickly grabbed their fallen comrade and retreated instantly, vanishing into the night.

Jiang Cheng shook his head. "So much for getting some peace and quiet."

His gaze fell back on the jade box in his hands. With a deep breath, he opened it.

A golden scroll rested inside, exuding a faint void energy. The moment his fingers brushed against it, a powerful force surged into his mind.

[You have obtained the cultivation technique: Void Emperor's Transcendence.]

Jiang Cheng's eyes widened.

This wasn't just a technique—it was a complete cultivation method, directly created by the Ancient Void Emperor!

His heart pounded with excitement as he scanned through the knowledge flooding his mind.

Void Step: A movement technique that allows the user to flicker between dimensions, making them almost untouchable.

Void Suppression: A sealing technique that can lock down enemy cultivation bases for a short time.

Void Annihilation Slash: A sword move that erases matter from existence.

And lastly…

Void Emperor's Body: A passive ability that makes the user immune to spatial attacks and grants enhanced regeneration.

Jiang Cheng sat down cross-legged, closing his eyes. The Void Emperor's Mark pulsed, guiding his body to absorb the new power.

The energy surged through his meridians, weaving into his very core. His muscles strengthened, his bones refined, and his senses expanded beyond their previous limits.

He could feel the very fabric of space bending around him.

This was the power of the Void Emperor.

Jiang Cheng smirked. "Interesting."