The peerless black hand that covers the sky

Chapter 1118 The old flowers have faded, new flowers must bloom!

"We do not have our own path of evolution, but we are also paving the way for all living beings, leading a world that is gradually collapsing and falling into decline, and moving forward together!"

Fairy Ye clenched her fist and waved it vigorously, "We have our own mission, which is noble, great, and sacred. We have already embarked on the true path of sacrifice, so why should we follow the true meaning of pollen instilled by others?"

"..." The emperors were stunned and dumbfounded.

Isn't this a bit too idealistic, a bit like a form of wishful thinking?
But the young immortal emperor's gaze was intense. "Tell me," she said, "isn't the chaos and division of one's spiritual self a problem that all living beings must face?"

"The masterminds behind the scenes are sweeping across the world. We, the Immortal Emperors, are fruits that have already reached their full potential, and they could be plucked at any moment. As for the common people, they are merely fruits that have not yet ripened, but the hidden dangers have already been buried deep within..."

Therefore, in saving ourselves, aren't we also saving the world?

"If we can win, we will open up a new world and a new path for future generations, without a doubt!"

"..." Upon hearing this, the emperors nodded involuntarily.

Yes, that convinced them!

Instantly, a surge of heroic spirit and a sense of pride welled up within me, a feeling of "I will go even if there are thousands of people against me."

They are already on their way, representing all living beings of this era!
Whether others believe it or not, they believe it!
There is a saying that goes well.

If you believe it, there will be nothing.

Since that's the case, why not give it a try?
However, it is clear that this level of belief has little effect, as no pollen particles were seen to be seen blooming and fragrant, scattering in this space and time, resonating and stirring.

However, Ye Xianzi's attack and her blossoming in this era are only the beginning.

She looked around, her expression lively and cunning. "Since the problem we are facing now is a problem of the entire era, a problem that all living beings will face... naturally, if we want to overcome it, we must also be closely connected with the era and all living beings!"

"When we mobilize all living beings of the entire era and the entire world... we come from all living beings, and we should return to all living beings!"

"May the flower of salvation bloom in the hearts of every living being, resonating with the greatest spirit and power!"

"Let this force forge a path forward and crush all obstacles!"

Fairy Ye's eyes shone with wisdom. "I think this is the correct way for Pollen Road to handle this great calamity: to bind all the mortal realms to the chariot, rather than just starting with a heavyweight life form like the Immortal Emperor..."

"After all, if there is no distinction between high and low sacrifices, how can we differentiate between the importance of living beings?"

"Even the smallest creature, as long as it has the most brilliant heart and the greatest belief, can do its part to help pollen particles fly!"

"Well said!" the emperors exclaimed. "That is indeed the truth!"

"But even if such great power can be unleashed, it would be very difficult to control it, wouldn't it?"

They added, "The greater the power, the more it needs a matching mind; otherwise, it will only lead to disaster!"

"That's easy!" Fairy Ye smiled brightly. "Didn't a fellow Daoist already mention that?"

"Go and create a god, a perfect god of pollen road!"

"This deity was born for Pollen Road, perfectly natural... Control? Why control it? It's just instinct, why control it!"

Her voice was firm and powerful.

"But this is just an idea... I really can't think of how to create such a god."

Some sighed, "Does it mean we must rely on the power of the collective thoughts of all beings?"

“It’s not appropriate…” One of the Celestial Emperors shook his head. “Humans are selfish… Even if they have noble ideals, once the number of people increases, there will always be distractions, which may pollute the purity of the gods.”

"This is deadly!"

"A deity corrupted by pollution may practice the way of sacrifice in ordinary times, but at critical moments and when faced with crucial choices, a little hesitation or wavering, or a change of heart, can lead to... failure at the last hurdle."

"The power of sentient beings' thoughts can serve as nourishment and supplementation, but it is absolutely unsuitable as the core..."

"The core is something else entirely."

"Immortal Emperor Ye, you mentioned this deity. Could it be that you already have a plan in mind?"

"I asked the emperor."

“Yes!” Fairy Ye said with a sigh, then added, “However, the source of this success is not me, but that ‘Heavenly Emperor’.”

"It was the mention of pollen road that led us down the path of sacrifice."

"It was He who proposed the principle of refining gold in fire, leading us to the path of death, so that we may be sublimated and transcended through sacrifice."

"Amidst the endless flames, brilliant pollen particles soar, and emerging from them are heroes, sages, emperors, and great men..."

"This is the most perfect, supreme deity who represents sacrifice!"

"True martyrdom, a rebirth from ideals and beliefs... This is something even the Dao Ancestor of the Flower Pollen Path may not have accomplished!"

Fairy Ye said decisively.

In fact, she knew very well.

It's not "maybe".

It's not true!

Someone told her that the Pollen Emperor had once hesitated at the crucial moment, at the very last step, because his beliefs were not pure, and he ultimately failed to achieve a complete, thorough, and selfless sacrifice, abandoning all distractions!

Perhaps it's because he can't let go of what will happen after he dies, worrying about the terrible fate that will befall him... Or perhaps it's because he cares too much about his loved ones, worrying about whether they can continue to live after his passing...

Etc., etc.

In any case, no matter what the situation or the reason, at that crucial moment, his mind wavered, causing him to miss the opportunity for ultimate sublimation. Moreover, the strange and ominous ancestor seized the flaw and directly suppressed him, leaving him neither alive nor dead!

He failed to achieve martyrdom, and was stuck halfway, neither going up nor down.

Without truly dying, there is no way to achieve Nirvana and be reborn in that transcendent space-time that surpasses all human realms.

After many years, the truth came to light, and the Pollen Emperor was so distraught that he couldn't even lift his head.

—I gave you a chance, but you didn't do it!
And now.

It guides those who come after to embark on the path of sacrifice, to be reborn through martyrdom...

Fairy Ye sighed inwardly... What kind of situation is this?

Shooting yourself in the foot?
To know.

Having had such an experience, the creatures that emerge from this path might actually have a higher "purity" of pollen than the Pollen Emperor himself!

If this leads to a major conflict over who owns Pollen Road... then things will get interesting!
'Did that Pollen Emperor consider this possibility?'

'Didn't you ever consider how to expand your brand's influence and reach its peak?'

'Impossible, right?'

'Or was this step taken only after careful consideration, confirming that the benefits outweighed the drawbacks?'

'Is it because she controls the ancestral seeds of the pollen road, and her confidence is unshakeable, that no one can challenge her position?'

'Or is there another plan, with even the Pollen Road, this evolutionary path, being used as a bargaining chip, placed on the gambling table for a spectacular gamble?'

Fairy Ye secretly pondered and found the hidden secrets within quite intriguing.

She was eager to investigate, yet knew there was no need to delve too deeply... In any case, at the end of this era, everything would come to light.

"...Fellow Daoist means that someone needs to take the shortcut that the 'Heavenly Emperor' pointed out for us and make the greatest sacrifice..." A Celestial Emperor solemnly spoke: "In the end, the heroes who emerge from the sacrifice will become the core, supplemented by the endless power of all living beings to save the world, and will transform into gods?"

"Indeed!" Fairy Ye came back to her senses and nodded, "It is the core, the materials, the foundation... Without such sacrifices, how can we make the world believe that we truly have the heart to save the world and are paving the way for all living beings?"

"What right do they have to claim that we can represent them?"

"Then who will do this?" a Celestial Emperor said coldly, "To make a wedding dress for someone else?" Instantly, the scene fell silent, as if even the air itself had been killed.

Then a young girl smiled sweetly and said, "If no one else is willing, then I will be the one!"

It's still her—Fairy Ye!

In an instant, the emperors were shaken and their hearts could not find peace.

"Fairy Ye, are you sure?" one of the emperors couldn't help but ask. "This is no child's play!"

"Isn't this kind of self-transformation, which involves such actions, also a form of self-degradation?"

"It's just that this kind of depravity has a nicer way of being called it!"

"But it cannot change the essence, nor can it distort the self beyond recognition!"

He was earnestly trying to persuade him.

The girl is a celestial flower, possessing not only formidable strength but also a unique charm—cunning, agile, and even… a touch of narcissism.

Anyone who meets her will feel a sense of fondness, not of romantic love, but of an appreciation for her vibrant and lively life force.

If such vividness, liveliness, cunning, and agility were to ultimately transform into a rigid deity, a frozen statue, becoming a solemn, sacred, yet uninteresting sage...

It always evokes a deep sense of regret and sigh from the bottom of one's heart.

"I know, I understand."

Fairy Ye smiled slightly, "But some things always have to be done by someone, so why can't it be me?"

"Besides, sinking into depravity... is not necessarily the case."

"Oh?" The Immortal Emperors' thoughts stirred slightly. "What do you mean by that, fellow Daoist?"

"If one can ascend to godhood and be reborn through the most intense sacrifice, then why can't one fall? Even gods can be corrupted and dragged down from their divine positions!" The young immortal emperor's eyes shone brightly. "Besides, where there are gods, there are divine thoughts..."

She said slowly, "The waters of this era run deep. While Pollen Road is indeed extraordinary, it cannot be said to be invincible or a monopoly."

"There's always a way to break through this situation, reverse my fate, and retire successfully!"

"This is too unrealistic!" The emperors shook their heads. "It's very impractical."

"It's all up to human effort!" Fairy Ye smiled. "Anything is possible."

"Moreover……"

"If one day I achieve mastery of my divine skills and advance triumphantly on the path of pollen, even surpassing the source Dao Ancestor, I might be able to transform this path and perhaps even rediscover my distorted true self..."

"The one who will save the last living being who needs to be saved is myself..."

"Surely someone as virtuous as me possesses such a resolute mindset? Even at the cost of my own life, I must save my original self..."

The young immortal emperor dreamt of a certain future.

"I have a feeling that there's something hidden in what you're saying, fellow Daoist..."

One of the Celestial Emperors sighed, "However, since it is your choice, we can only respect it and offer our blessings."

"Perhaps you have some purpose, but if it does not harm us, or even helps us, we will not stop you."

"Hahaha!" Fairy Ye laughed loudly, "Actually, I didn't have much of a purpose!"

"Believe me, I truly embarked on this path willingly with a great desire to save the world..."

She spoke with absolute certainty, her big, bright eyes wide open, her face showing an expression that said, "You have to believe me."

"Alright, we trust you, fellow Daoist..."

Although the emperors said this, they all shook their heads. "Do you need us to lend a hand and help you get all living beings onto your war chariot and spread your ideas of salvation?"

"If that's possible, I'd be eternally grateful!" the young Immortal Emperor blinked and said repeatedly.

"By gathering the collective power of all beings and focusing it upon myself, the divine evolution can become even more complete..."

"At that time, the kingdom of God will be more real."

"That 'Heavenly Emperor' provides guidance, illuminating the grand and magnificent past, a history that is both epic and deeply moving... Heh!"

The girl's lips curled into a smile. "How can one great era be enough?"

"To reflect, to stage, it must be perfect, supremely powerful, and supremely great..."

"It shouldn't just be a story, an ancient history, but rather a chronicle of timeless vicissitudes, an unspeakable desolation, and an indescribable sorrow..."

"The blood of heroes and the tears of outstanding individuals, from ancient times to the present, are all on display!"

"At that time, fellow Daoists may enter my divine kingdom, fully immersing themselves while not fully committing, preserving their original selves to the greatest extent possible, and being cleansed by the great power of pollen sacrifice. Perhaps it may not be able to eradicate the hidden dangers in one's spiritual self, but at least it should be able to suppress the rampant dissent and bring peace for a long period of time!"

She said earnestly, making this promise.

When it comes to making empty promises, she's no slouch.

As expected, many Celestial Emperors were tempted.

Even if it can't cure the root cause, it might at least alleviate the symptoms and improve the condition, which is still a good thing.

"Then it's settled!"

They all spoke up, "At that time, we hope you will take good care of us, fellow Daoist!"

"It should! It should!"

Fairy Ye smiled, her eyes narrowing like crescent moons.

"At that time, I used the present world as the background, splashed ink with the thoughts of all living beings, and outlined the eternal sky... I borrowed some of the methods of the true Heavenly Emperor who transformed himself into the eternal, and added some of the wonders of self-transformation of heaven and earth... I thought that the most brilliant splendor would surely bloom!"

"perhaps……"

Fairy Ye's voice gradually faded away, eventually becoming silent, only echoing in her heart.

'This era deserves its own...'

'Pollen from the ancestors!'

Times have changed!

'The old flowers have faded, the new flowers must rise!'

'How can the pollen-producing ancestors of the cycle of reincarnation point fingers at the path of sacrifice in the era of the main gods?'

'Incidentally...'

Hopefully, the pollen of this era will eventually awaken the founders of this era...

'well!'

'Old Deng!'

I've worried myself sick over you!