The peerless black hand that covers the sky

Chapter 1063 The vast emptiness is the furnace, the ancient universe is the fire!
Duan De remained silent, staring intently at the Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King with utmost seriousness. He felt an unimaginable overwhelming force pressing down on him, as if all the heavens and worlds, and countless ages, were pressing down on him. Cold sweat gradually began to appear on his forehead.

It is absolutely unimaginable to the world what could have caused the Underworld Emperor, who ruled over a supreme forbidden area and a dark outpost, to be so terrified.

After a brief silence, Duan De gave a dry laugh, "Brother... good brother... I know you were wronged before, but every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt its debtor!"

"I haven't made you suffer much!"

"You can't wrong an innocent person now!"

The mighty Underworld Emperor is actually complaining and lamenting!
"I understand, I understand everything." The Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King chuckled. At this moment, a Daoist aura, completely different from his original aura, emanated from him, making him unfathomable and extremely terrifying.

"So, that's why I've come to find you now."

The Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King strolled casually, the heavenly secrets here seemingly present yet absent, as if everything was normal and nothing was happening.

However, a terrible change is underway.

"Is there something you need me to do?" Duan De groaned. "It can't be that serious, can it?"

"Your strength is unparalleled throughout history, and your cultivation is as profound as the creation itself. Is there anything you cannot do?"

"Even if you are severely injured in the battle against that incredible being, you probably won't need my half-baked sacrificial assistance, right?"

Duan De sighed, feeling helpless about the "conspiracy" he had been drawn into.

What can he do?
He is also desperate!

To be honest, he was just a Celestial Emperor.

However, because he was, in a sense, a descendant of an ancient overlord who had miraculously transcended, he was able to inherit an extraordinary power.

Of course, what is called power can also be seen as a scapegoat.

However, whether it was power or a scapegoat, it all led to a qualitative leap in his strength, making him no less than the progenitor... But it also depends on who he is compared to.

“Normally, I wouldn’t need to trouble you, Master Duan… but I’m not normal right now.”

The Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King smiled, "With this thought, I have abandoned all supernatural powers, laws, and even cultivation. Having let go of all of these, I no longer possess that earth-shattering power, and thus, many things are no longer possible..."

Duan De's face grew paler as he listened—was this something he should know?
But since things had come to this, he could only accept his fate and listen to the whispers of the Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King.

An unparalleled being was making a forbidden attempt, severing himself, sacrificing himself, and standing alone outside, leaving only the most ordinary version of himself, like a blank sheet of paper, entrusted to the thoughts of a Celestial Emperor.

Because it was a blank sheet of paper, ink could be splashed on it at will, so even the two Dao Lords did not feel anything amiss.

It was a blank sheet of paper, untouched by dust, without any trace of acquired cultivation. Who could sense anything amiss?

"Really?" Duan De was skeptical. Even though the Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King said so, he just couldn't believe it. He felt that this person could kill him with just a flick of his finger!
Standing in this sacred space, his spiritual senses were sharpened to the extreme... After all, this was left behind by a transcendent being, even if it was a black mark that he wanted to get rid of!

"Really, I'm not lying to you..." The Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King smiled, indicating that it was all true and not false.

The problem is that, because it was so powerful and transcendent, the peaks it had reached and the scenery it had seen, even if it had been destroyed, had left a deep mark on its heart, serving as a permanent testament.

"My cultivation level is inevitably increasing... Fortunately, the elder who assists me on my path of cultivation is, to some extent, an Immortal Emperor, and moreover, an Immortal Emperor who has achieved success in the Great Dao of Reincarnation. He can still temporarily cover up and tolerate my shortcomings."

"However, every road has its end, and so does his limit..."

His path and his methods are so closely related to reincarnation that it can be said he is the true pioneer of the underworld's cycle of reincarnation and the closed-door disciple of the Three Incarnations Copper Coffin Master!

He wrote a new chapter for the eerie and ominous, unified the Dark Outpost, continued the pioneering work of the cycle of reincarnation after the death of the first creator, and filled too many blank areas.

Finally, he even had a peak showdown with the founder of reincarnation, fighting a bloody battle for endless years, betraying his master and ancestors. In the most tragic battlefield, there was his blood and the founder's blood!

Clearly, although his accumulation was insufficient and his understanding of the realm above the path of sacrifice was not deep enough, the hardships he had endured along the way shaped him and made him who he was. As soon as he stepped into that level, he became incredibly powerful. In the final battle, even the most powerful beings in the world could not defeat him without suffering any damage!

He ultimately failed, but he didn't lose everything; he gained something.

He made a crucial decision and prepared in advance to keep a trustworthy elder out of the loop, like a package being delivered.

However, this elder alone is not enough.

So he came here!
This place is a reappearance of the "ancient underworld" that was once one of the four outposts beneath the high plateau and barren land. It was opened up by one of the ancient overlords... Its original intention was to pave the way for the cycle of reincarnation, to seize the property rights left by the three generations of bronze coffin masters, and to strengthen itself in the process!

The most outrageous idea was actually the most down-to-earth operation: collecting the corpses of countless powerful individuals, refining corpse puppets, and earnestly "paving the way".

Regardless of how abstract or formalistic the performance may seem, it was undeniably effective. The performer of this performance art received a substantial reward, even elevating his cultivation to the pinnacle of the Dao of Sacrifice, and acquiring a faint glimmer of transcendence.

Of course, as the saying goes, "Those who learn from me live, those who imitate me die"... While being too deeply involved in the cycle of reincarnation is a powerful source, it will ultimately lead to being stuck at the very last step.

Even a Daoist master who could establish an ancient underworld has transcended!

He used the stage of a world-destroying evil ancestor, and another overlord gave him a helping hand at a crucial moment, and he stumbled and crawled into the supreme realm... Although he was subsequently subjected to a brutal beating, and even five people couldn't defeat him!

But no matter what, their levels are different now; he can now look down on his eight good teammates.

This has created a karmic debt, and now is the time to repay it.

"So, you came to me... no, you came to this 'underworld'."

Duan De sighed softly, as if he understood something, "Perhaps, the Daoist Master left behind the 'Netherworld' precisely for this moment. It's not just about shifting blame, but also about settling certain karmic debts?"

"How can the Six Paths of Reincarnation Immortal Emperor compare to the achievements of the 'Underworld' in reincarnation?"

He sighed, then rallied his spirits, his plump body trembled, and his eyes shone intently at the Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King, or perhaps at the being who held sway in his thoughts.

"What do you want to do? Just tell me, and I'll cooperate..."

Duan De was very pragmatic at this moment and did not offer any resistance.

On the contrary, he actively tried to please them.

"What I need to do is not difficult..."

The Six Paths of Reincarnation Immortal King murmured, speaking in a low, melancholic tone.

Upon hearing this, Duan De's expression changed drastically. He unconsciously swallowed, his scalp tingling, and cold sweat pouring down his face.

"This...this...is this really going to work?"

He raised his hand to wipe his forehead and couldn't help but offer some advice.

"I think it's a good idea," said the Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King calmly. "This world is too chaotic."

"Some people have gone too far in their actions."

"It's bad enough that it's excessive."

"After all, I'm not a good person either, and my starting point can't be described as noble. I'm also scheming against all living beings and coveting the human way that the only path has evolved."

“I started the fire, so naturally I wouldn’t accuse others of lighting lamps.” “But…”

What are they doing?

"Aren't they all thinking about how to stand on my shoulders?"

“They had a lot of fun. I never expected that there would be so many loopholes in the ‘main god’ I created.”

"They found an opportunity to improve, but what about me?"

"If something really goes wrong one day, and we trace it back to the source, won't I be the one to blame for everything?"

The Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King... or rather, Ye Fan, was very dissatisfied.

He suffered for most of his life, being chased by the Bitter Leaf Sect for the first half, and carrying countless undeserved blame.

He had finally achieved the ultimate transformation in his strength, surpassing even the Dao of Sacrifice... If he were to still be blamed, wouldn't all his efforts have been in vain?!
He couldn't defeat the Bronze Coffin Master, nor could he defeat the Demon Ancestor, so he accepted his defeat.

But other random people also come to hitch a ride with him and cause all sorts of trouble... How can this be allowed?
"The burial pit, the River of Souls, the floating soil... they've all become active, so it's reasonable that the 'Underworld' is also making some moves," Ye Fan said quietly. "Otherwise, how could you all be listed side by side?"

"They've kept quiet, making people think that the 'underworld' has fallen on hard times!"

"..." Duan De didn't know what to say, so he could only force a smile.

If he could, he really wanted to be a nobody in the underworld!

Instead of rushing headlong into the very center of the vortex like we are now, which might result in us being smashed to pieces!
But Duan De also knew... he had no choice.

Every gift of fate comes with a price already marked in secret.

'That's it... I guess I'll just have to accept my fate.'

Duan De sighed inwardly. Since things had come to this, and there was no way to resist, he could only accept it.

"Wild, my brother... if I ever die a heroic death, you should be able to pull me out of this mess, right?"

He tried to find a bit of humor in his suffering.

"Shall we begin now?"

Duan De collected his thoughts and murmured, "With the layout of the eternal cycle of reincarnation, an unparalleled grand formation has been established..."

"The sun and moon revolve, time flows on, the vast sky is like a furnace, and the ancient universe is like fire..."

As he spoke softly, a cluster of flames flickered, a manifestation of his ultimate Dao fruition.

During the Daoist's exploration of the Cycle of Reincarnation, he obtained many great secrets of reincarnation... Among them were some of the most ancient runes, engraved on the Cycle of Reincarnation, which are the ultimate source of the Great Void Fire and the Ancient Universe Flame!

He used this method to open up a completely new field and explore the mysteries of the sacrificial path.

However, he later found this method unusable, so he shelved it and gave it up... but he did create an experimental subject, which was then applied to Duan De.

Successor, disciple, experimental subject!
"A new era, a new atmosphere; the river of time has become a unique mother-child river, giving birth to new life every moment. The past gave birth to the present, and the present gave birth to the future..."

“Life and death are intertwined, death and life are intertwined… The past has vanished, and the beings of yesteryear are buried in the dust of time. To prevent chaos, you have decided to burn them…”

Duan De took a deep breath, “Yin and Yang are the firewood, the vast sky is the furnace, and the ancient universe is the fire… burning out the most incredible and countless ‘ashes’ from the past and present, eliminating all hidden dangers here…”

"These 'ashes' will also become the cultivation resources for the Golden Elixir Method, which is passively performed by the supreme humanity throughout all human realms..."

"While I understand your thinking, I still feel it's somewhat extreme..."

“Extremes have their own merits.” Ye Fan smiled. “I think those people’s actions, that abstract madness of the masses, will one day lead them to commit a grave mistake.”

"It doesn't matter if they've made a huge mess, but what about me, the dealer?"

"Naturally, we should try every means to balance the accounts and resolve the debts... I think this fire is quite good."

Ye Fan said leisurely, "However, we won't make a move now."

"We need to find an unlucky guy to take the blame for us..."

"What do you mean?" Duan De's eyes lit up.

"I think 'Kunlun' is pretty good," Ye Fan said with a smile. "There are quite a few abstract guys in there doing some kind of performance art!"

"Various forms of idol worship and showmanship, imitating the experiences and paths of the strongest individuals, to stage accidents for extortion..."

"Tsk tsk!"

As he spoke, Duan De vaguely sensed that he heard a sound of teeth grinding.
Illusion?
It doesn't seem so!

A sense of resentment, faintly visible, rose behind Ye Fan.

Duan De understood.

'It seems Kunlun is quite extraordinary... Could it be that the supreme being it chose to emulate is some tragic Heavenly Emperor and Evil Ancestor?'

'Hmm, I must say, this is indeed the most suitable target...his life experience is clearly verifiable, and he can sit at the same table as Ara.'

'But for others, the fog of mystery inevitably lingers, making it difficult to fully simulate their thought process…'

What's this called?

Is it a case of repeatedly reliving its dark past and reopening old wounds time and time again?

Duan De understood immediately.

This is really bringing up a sore subject!

Not to mention……

Duan Deli stood in the 'underworld' and tried to deduce and peek into the truth hidden in the fog, to find out the true face of 'Kunlun' and the mastermind behind it.

Although it wasn't very clear, for a fleeting moment, he vaguely saw a wisp of... black dog hair.

Dog hair, incredibly powerful, surpasses countless other creatures in the world, vividly illustrating what it means to be "inferior to a dog."

There are many black dogs, but there is only one black dog in the world that is this powerful!
Black Emperor!

When Duan De thought of Black Emperor, he thought of the paparazzi and all the things that big black dog had done.

In an instant, he understood Ye Fan's thoughts and why he considered attacking "Kunlun" so important.

—With such a big black dog around, it's good that it reopens old wounds and repeats dark history!
—If we don't let you pull off some crazy moves, showcasing that "retelling is not nonsense, and adaptation is not random fabrication"... and make some minor modifications to certain details, would that still be the true nature of Black Emperor?

(End of this chapter)