Traveling across the globe for the first time

Chapter 954 The Emperor Arrives
Zhang Haoran made this arrangement to avoid friendly fire. After all, there were dozens of Heavenly Kings here, and someone was going to fight a King in close combat. If they didn't use lock-on attacks, their own people might be killed before the enemy was even hurt.

Now that the Heavenly King has taken the Earthly Emperor Sword, the Northern Emperor Blade is easy to distribute.

Currently, among the top-tier powerhouses, only Tengu and the Spring Guardian have suitable weapons. Tengu is out of the question; he's responsible for intercepting the enemy's ranged attacks, and all he has to do is swallow them whole.

Besides, how could a tengu use a divine artifact if it never transformed into a human?

Are you suggesting we let a big dog carry a large knife and attack people?
Just thinking about that scene is enough to make my eyes burn!
Therefore, it is most appropriate to hand over the Northern Emperor Blade to the person guarding the spring. Zhang Haoran handed the Northern Emperor Blade to the other party and said with a serious expression, "Senior Shi, I am not very familiar with your situation, so I did not assign you any tasks before."

However, now that I've taken the Northern Emperor's Blade, I'll have to take charge of close combat!
Alright! You can be a substitute for now!

If any senior member is too seriously injured to continue the mission, then you will take their place.

Having another peak-level expert as a substitute increases the margin for error. He hadn't assigned any tasks to the other person before, mainly because he felt the person was unreliable.

The Chaotic King was equally unruly, but he had at least led a force and was a protagonist of an era. He knew when to fight desperately and when to play it safe.

The spring keeper is a troublemaker who does everything according to his own whims; it's a miracle if he doesn't cause trouble.

Zhang Haoran advised, "I don't have high expectations for you. Don't rush in too aggressively. You can't just fight a king head-on. It's best to seize an opportunity to strike once and then retreat quickly."

His arrangement for the guardians of the springs was reduced to the same level as that of the sea envoys; as long as they could hold off the enemy for a moment, that would be enough.

Hearing his arrangement, the spring guardian was very dissatisfied and said with a displeased look, "What's so great about an emperor?"
I wasn't afraid of them even before I had the divine weapon, and now that I have it, I'm even less afraid. I'll just slash them once and run away.

That's not my style. I'm going to take some parts from Ji and forge a suitable divine weapon.

Ever since he got the Origin Realm materials for free, he was blacklisted by the God Forging Envoy. Now that they are fighting side by side, they are comrades-in-arms. If he goes to them with the materials, they should not refuse.

Sure enough, this guy only cares about himself.

Zhang Haoran wasn't angry. He said calmly, "Senior Shi, you're overestimating yourself by saying that!"

If you could take on the Emperor in a one-on-one fight, why did you become the Guardian of the Fountain back then?

I heard from Cangmao that you were almost crippled by a single punch from the Spirit Emperor back then, and you were bedridden for months before you could move."

In fact, Shi Po survived the Emperor's furious attack, which shows his strength is already quite formidable.

"Among the emperors, the Spirit Emperor is the weakest."

"You can't even withstand a single punch from the Spirit Emperor, yet you want to fight the Treacherous Emperor one-on-one?"

Shi Po stammered, "I...I was just going easy on the Spirit Emperor. I was too embarrassed to lay a hand on a woman!"

Being punished as the guardian of the spring was his dark history, and he didn't want people to bring it up, so he quickly said, "Alright, it's your arrangement. I'll test his strength first. If he's not that good, I'll have a one-on-one fight."

Zhang Haoran said coldly, "Remember, you can only engage in close combat when I give you permission to do so; otherwise, you can only launch ranged attacks."

If you can't do it, return the Northern Emperor's Blade, and I'll arrange for someone else to take your place.

Go back?
How is that possible!

Shi Po gripped the Northern Emperor's Blade tightly, standing behind the Heavenly King of Suppression without uttering a word, which could be considered tacit agreement.

Zhang Haoran was too lazy to care about this scoundrel. As long as he was obedient, that was fine. He only planned to use this kind of person once. If he was really beaten to death by the treacherous Emperor Ji, then he deserved it.

"Boom!"

Just as everything was ready, a violent tremor came from the Origin Universe, making everyone feel that the Great Dao was unstable, and their consciousness immediately entered the Origin Space.

"Holy crap, what's going on? Could it be that Emperor Jianhuang was killed by the energy tide?"

Everyone looked towards the Great Dao Universe and saw a shocking scene. It turned out that the place where the treacherous Emperor Ji was trapped had exploded like a nuclear bomb, with a huge mushroom cloud appearing and the surging energy tide being completely dispersed.

Countless turbulent currents swept outwards in all directions, shattering all the surrounding primordial stars and unleashing an even more violent energy storm.

However, at the eye of the storm, there was no sign of the treacherous Emperor Ji.

Tianji said uncertainly, "Huh, where is he? Could he really be dead?"

Yue Ling sneered, "Heh! He won't die so easily. The emperor's aura is still there, and it's even stronger now. Look over there."

Following the direction Yue Ling pointed, everyone saw a golden light rushing towards them at an extremely fast speed, far from the center of the explosion.

"Holy crap, has that old guy gone mad? He actually dares to make a move in the Great Dao Universe? Isn't he afraid of blowing another hole?"

Fang Ping said angrily, "Damn it, this is too inhumane! So many people will die from the explosion of such a large area of ​​stars!"
I wonder if there are any powerful figures among mortals?

Zhang Haoran subconsciously glanced at the people around him and breathed a sigh of relief when he found that everyone was alright. As long as these powerful individuals were safe, that was all that mattered.

As for the others who died, so be it! He looked up at the sky and found that there were indeed some strange phenomena of death, but not many, only a few true gods and one emperor.

"Sigh! I wonder who died. They were just unlucky!"
But why did the treacherous Emperor Ji suddenly go mad?

This indiscriminate killing will undoubtedly create enormous karmic consequences.

The treacherous Emperor Ji forcibly dispersed the energy tide regardless of the consequences, and the price he paid was not small. His aura became somewhat unstable, and the golden light on his body dimmed considerably.

He exuded a terrifying aura and was rushing towards this direction.

That golden light could traverse millions of miles in an instant, carrying an indomitable momentum as it rushed straight toward this place.

The emperor's immense blood and energy were a huge energy source, attracting the energy storm, but it couldn't catch up because the emperor was too fast.

From a distance, it looked like a giant dragon pouncing on the golden light.

It's no wonder the treacherous emperor was in such a hurry; he really couldn't wait any longer.

Currently, there are already more than 10 experts at the eighth level gathered outside. If we wait any longer, it is unknown how many more experts will gather here.

Don't assume that these are the only powerful figures in the Three Realms; there are actually some old fogies hiding and watching the show.

The former head of the cat palace was one of them. The fact that he hasn't recovered doesn't mean he's lost consciousness.

If these old guys find an opportunity to profit, they'll also get involved, making the Three Realms' forces even stronger.

If the time drags on too long, the number of powerful beings in the Three Realms will increase, and they will be better prepared.

As the treacherous Emperor Ji resists the energy tide, his strength is constantly being weakened. With this ebb and flow, he will become increasingly dangerous.

That's why he disregarded everything to disperse the energy tide, wanting to descend upon the Three Realms as soon as possible, regardless of how many people would die in vain.

Anyway, the emperor's strength is great, and as long as no heavenly king falls, these karmic consequences can be withstood.

The treacherous emperor's descent to the mortal realm was partly due to the circumstances and partly voluntary.

This aligns perfectly with his original plan.

First, let the powerful beings of the mortal realm give him a good beating to vent his anger and reduce some of his hatred. Then, he can repay the karmic debt he owes to the mortal realm in several installments, and perhaps there will be a chance for reincarnation. After all, the karmic debt that the treacherous emperor Ji owes to the mortal realm is too great. As the human emperor, he disregarded the lives of humans and joined forces with other emperors to create the Immortal Source. Moreover, he buried the Human Emperor Sword in the mortal realm, where it absorbed eight thousand years of energy.

That's not all. The Human Emperor Sword absorbed the life imprints of countless powerful beings in the mortal realm, preventing them from transforming the world and causing the mortal realm's fortunes to decline, eventually leading to the end of the Dharma era.

Such a huge karmic debt cannot be repaid by dying once.

The saying goes that a person's debts are extinguished upon death, but this clearly does not apply to the treacherous Emperor Ji. As long as he can be revived, he is not considered to have truly perished, and he will have to continue to bear these karmic consequences.

If the treacherous emperor hadn't descended to the mortal realm and had obediently awaited the final battle, he would most likely have been condemned to eternal damnation, without even the chance of reincarnation.

The previous major changes in the world had already given him a clue: in the end, it would definitely be humankind that would unify the three realms.

If he colludes with other emperors, or even secretly instigates them, he will certainly suffer the most severe retribution.

So his appearance this time was intended to suppress his strength, let the powerful beings of the human world beat him up, and let him vent his anger.

Ideally, one should suffer heavy losses and lose all face, thus settling part of the karmic debt.

When the opportunity arises again, I will offer some help to humanity. By repaying this debt time and time again, I can eventually secure a glimmer of hope for myself.

After all, the treacherous emperor was the second-generation protector of the Seed. Although the Seed would not turn against the human world for his sake, he did provide some important information.

Only if the strongest among humans wins and chooses to let him go will he have the chance to be reincarnated.

As for the other emperors, there is no need to worry at all. Although those people have the ability to kill him, they do not have the ability to erase his true spirit. As long as reincarnation occurs in the Three Realms, he can be resurrected.

Although the treacherous emperor was prepared to be beaten, he did not expect to perish so soon.

The power gathered in the Three Realms has far exceeded his expectations. There are already more than 10 experts who have broken through to the eighth level, and there are also experts who have just entered the initial stage of martial arts. The world of initial martial arts is very troublesome.

If he waits any longer, who knows how many powerful figures will join the battle? He'll be doomed then.

That's why he risked everything to break through the energy tide.

He needs to leave this place as soon as possible, because the Great Dao Universe is not completely without consciousness.

He caused such great destruction, he was bound to be targeted, and even an emperor wouldn't dare to underestimate him.

Zhang Haoran and the others never expected that the previously stable Emperor would suddenly erupt like this.

However, they were already prepared for a major battle, so their arrival is timely.

Watching the treacherous Emperor Ji charge forward with unstoppable momentum, Zhang Haoran thought to himself, "Has this guy's brain been blown out by the energy tide?"

They're just going to crash into the Great Dao and the Universe barrier head-on, aren't they afraid of getting killed?

However, I can use this opportunity to make a plan; if executed well, I can inflict a heavy loss on the other side.

He had already noticed the golden light emanating from the Emperor's body. It was neither an indestructible substance nor a source of energy, but rather resembled his own sharp aura. However, the Emperor's methods were more sophisticated, allowing this golden light to persist. This was the Emperor's reliance on his physical body to traverse the Great Dao Universe.

I wonder if the emperor will be decomposed by the Great Dao Universe if these golden lights are shattered?
It's definitely worth a try, since there's nothing to lose anyway.

He planned to lay an ambush and deliver a fatal blow the moment the treacherous emperor broke through the barrier.

Zhang Haoran shouted loudly, "Everyone, listen up and obey my command!"

Get ready for the ultimate move.

Remember, only attack after you see the light of my sword. No matter what, do not attack prematurely. Even if the treacherous emperor appears before you, you must hold back without my order.

During a major battle, everyone understands the principle that all actions must be carried out under command.

So no one objected, and they began to gather their energy and prepare for their ultimate move.

Boom boom boom!
Streams of blood and qi shot into the sky, countless primordial energies were drawn out, and the surrounding天地能量 (heaven and earth energy) also rapidly converged, faintly revealing an energy tide.

Everyone was focused intently on what was ahead.

Zhang Haoran raised his Blood Shadow Sword high, imbued with immortal sword intent, with undying matter gathering, and even a trace of undying power within the sword.

Now the entire Blood Shadow Sword has turned dark gold, and a powerful aura emanates from the longsword.

Zhang Haoran stared intently ahead, silently waiting for the other party to approach.

This first attack must inflict heavy damage on the enemy; only by injuring the treacherous emperor can everyone's confidence be boosted.

A god who sheds blood is no longer a god!

In gaming terms, if you can see the health bar, you can kill it.

Zhang Haoran stared intently at the rapidly approaching figure and shouted, "Hold on! Hold on! Only attack when you see my sword's edge."

The tall figure rushed over at an extremely fast speed, and the powerful aura made everyone's expressions extremely solemn.

He could even hear heavy breathing and the pounding of his heart.

No matter how determined you were beforehand, it's inevitable to feel nervous when you're about to truly face the emperor.

Li Zhu said seriously, "The other side is rushing so fast, it seems they're not just in a hurry to leave the original universe..."

Zhang Haoran interrupted, saying, "Just follow my orders. I have my own arrangements."

Time was of the essence, and he didn't want to explain further to the other party.

In fact, he had already seen through it. The treacherous Emperor Ji had a good plan. He not only wanted to forcibly break through the barrier of the Great Dao Universe, but also wanted to use this impact to scatter his own formation.

Once they get into a melee, their numerical advantage won't be effective.

If they could seize the opportunity to kill a few supreme experts, Heavenly Kings like Tianji and Xunwang, whose stances were not very firm, might be intimidated by the power and flee immediately.

A thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by an ant hole; once someone escapes, the other strong individuals may not stay to fight to the death.

In the end, the treacherous emperor Ji will only face those supreme powerhouses, not the siege of dozens of Heavenly Kings.

"Damn, as expected of an old silver coin, even after being tormented by the energy tide to this state, he still managed to come up with such a method."

It's too late to adjust the formation now; we can only take it one step at a time.

Besides, adjusting now is useless. The two sides are not even in the same plane. Distance is not an equation here. What they have traveled tens of thousands of miles may only be a few meters in the Great Dao Universe.

"boom!"

The treacherous emperor's blood and qi erupted, crashing down with a sky full of golden light, and he would descend upon the Three Realms in the next instant.

(End of this chapter)