CHAPTER 211: CHAPTER 211

"It’s okay," Ethan replied calmly, his gaze lingering on the fragmented stone tablet.

Surprisingly, despite its ravaged state—only a single corner remaining—it recorded such a profound and intricate cultivation method.

Ethan wondered what secrets the missing portions might hold.

He scanned the chamber floor; no trace of the missing fragments remained.

At that moment, Onyx Orchid’s voice echoed softly in his mind.

"The aura of this stone tablet and the inscriptions...?"

Onyx’s tone turned solemn.

"Why? Do you recognize it?"

"It seems so. There are records of such words in my memory... Could this truly be the legendary Original Stone Tablet from the beginning of chaos?!" she said, astonished.

"The Beginning of Chaos? The Original Stone Tablet?"

"What is its origin?" Ethan inquired eagerly.

"This is monumental," Onyx explained. "Legend tells of a time when the world and the great Dao birthed myriad origins into a stone pillar."

"The innate holy spirits born thereafter sought out this primordial power and gleaned supreme secret methods and unbelievable divine abilities from it."

"It is said that the skills and secrets of all subsequent generations flowed from that primordial force."

"Thus, in reverence, it became known as the Original Stone Tablet."

"Really? Then won’t I suddenly become rich?" Ethan’s voice brimmed with surprise and humor.

"Don’t be foolish. The Original Stone Tablet is indestructible. This, however, is an imitation—though the Dao texts recorded on it are genuine. Probably left behind by a superpower from before the End of the Dharma Era. They must have glimpsed the Original Stone Tablet, comprehended some of its secrets, and transcribed them here."

"Unfortunately, no one alive today can truly understand the Original Dao script," Onyx confessed with a sigh.

"I know already what’s recorded on this tablet," Ethan said steadily.

"What?"

"Can you understand it?"

"A little," Ethan teased faintly.

"You haven’t studied well. Don’t lie!" Onyx scolded, arms crossed skeptically.

"What is recorded on this stone tablet," Ethan said slowly, "is the cultivation method of the Supreme Holy Body—the Nine Emperors Dao Body."

"What?!" Onyx found herself speechless and shocked.

In his memory, whispered rumors told of an enigmatic supreme cultivation method.

Created by the Star Emperor during the Twilight of the Gods Era, it merged with the Sun and Moon Divine Fetus to condense nine stars within the body.

This method birthed the legendary Ancient Holy Body of the Nine Emperors—stepping into a realm of unassailable power and elevating its practitioner to the pinnacle of strength.

Such a Supreme Holy Body far surpassed the already formidable Ancient Spiritual bodies and Ancient Holy Bodies.

Yet, physical bodies were typically innate, impossible to cultivate from nothing.

Only the Nine Emperors Dao Body defied this, a precedent set by the Star Emperor’s unparalleled achievement.

Ethan, hailing from the present era and unburdened by the endless passage of time, was no ancient master.

But he understood the importance of this secret.

Obviously, it could not be learned from books, only from a relic like this stone tablet.

When Ethan said simply "is the cultivation method," Onyx felt he truly understood the Original Dao text.

"No wonder the Star Emperor created the Nine Emperors Dao Body cultivation method after viewing the Original Stone Tablet."

"Is there any clue about the whereabouts of the Original Stone Tablet?" Onyx asked.

"No," Ethan replied, shaking his head.

"What a shame," Onyx sighed, then smiled.

"But it’s enough. The Nine Emperors Dao Body can support you in becoming a great emperor—the strongest of this era."

"I can hardly believe that you are child of luck and could encounter such fortune," Onyx said enviously.

Ethan was glad to have brought Onyx along.

Though eccentric, his knowledge was vast—he was a living encyclopedia, a being who had survived millions of years.

"I’m not lucky at all," Ethan said, shaking his head.

"The conditions to cultivate the Nine Emperors Dao Body are extreme. You must be a descendant of the innate god Heavenly Queen or possess the legendary Sun and Moon Divine Fetus. Otherwise, this is merely a useless set of words—just ancient script on old stone."

Ethan’s expression grew serious.

"This incomplete ancient tablet lies here, guarded by a powerful sealing formation. It might be the Star Emperor’s tomb. And his tomb should surely contain the Sun and Moon Divine Fetus." Onyx spoke.

"The Tomb of the Great Emperor?"

"This place is small. Would the Star Emperor’s tomb be so modest?" Ethan mused skeptically.

"Who knows? Maybe the Star Emperor was a simple man."

"Though the sealing formation above us is powerful, it is unlikely to be the unbreakable, legendary formation."

"The Emperor’s Tomb should at least be protected by formations of Emperor level, or perhaps something beyond."

Heaven-level formations can trap Mahayana realm cultivators.

Immortal-level formations can trap almost all the Supreme realm experts.

"Who can say? We just search this place thoroughly," Onyx replied.

Ethan nodded and returned his gaze to the stone tablet.

A shame it could be seen but not touched—otherwise, mishandling it might trigger deadly consequences.

"You three, bleed again," Ethan said suddenly, eyes gleaming with a new idea.

Eunice and the others approached obediently and let their blood fall onto the tablet.

"Touch it and try," Ethan urged.

"Cecilia Emberveil, come here," he called.

Cecilia’s heart pounded nervously as she faced the immense power of the stone tablet.

With Ethan’s vigilant gaze upon her, she dared not resist and placed her palm gently upon it.

This time, the tablet remained calm.

"As expected," Ethan smiled softly.

He reached out and cautiously touched the tablet himself.

The tablet lay still as he mentally commanded, "Collect it."

Gathering his mental energy, Ethan stored the incomplete ancient slab into his storage ring.

Leaving the stone behind, Ethan led the trio forward.

Ahead lay the hall’s center.

Before them stood a grand stone platform, with five floors of stairs.

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