Perfect World: Ten Crowns

Chapter 452 The Tragic Nine-Headed Monster

"See Master!"

Qingming Daoist stepped forward. He represented the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and was responsible for overseeing this area. He regularly sent batches of geniuses and prodigies here for trials, clearly regarding the entire alien realm as a training ground.

"Father!"

"Master!"

Behind him stood four imperial court generals: Xia Ming, Huang Qi, Bai Di, and Xia Yilong. Even the weakest of them, Xia Yilong, had already swept aside a large number of Immortal Kings. The four of them had already gained momentum.

"Greetings, Immortal Lord."

In the Immortal Realm, the giant Lu Gu was in charge of guarding this place. At this moment, he stood aside with trepidation and stepped forward to greet him with utmost respect.

As time went by, his sense of awe for the emperor grew ever deeper. His swift killing of three ancestral beings and his brotherhood with the legendary butcher all demonstrated his sacred status.

"Fellow."

As for Lin Ping, the tycoon of the funeral industry, she was much more reserved, but still very polite, and stepped forward to greet him.

"Let's go back."

Xia Sheng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone. He waved his sleeve, tearing through the void, and then took everyone with him, returning to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Boom!

The frontier, the imperial pass.

As a golden streak of light pierced the sky, the people in the city were startled, and then they all realized what was happening and rushed out of the city to greet it.

"Gentlemen, long time no see."

Xia Sheng spoke, his gaze calm as he surveyed the crowd.

Although he had suppressed his life force, an unparalleled dragon aura still permeated this world, causing all living beings to worship him.

Even many industry giants couldn't help but tremble.

"My lord, please spare me!"

At this moment, the Celestial Venerable appeared. Behind him, the Nine-Headed King stepped forward in fear and trembling to pay homage, almost prostrating himself, showing the utmost respect.

In the past, although he intervened at a crucial moment, he still showed signs of favoring foreign lands. Therefore, after the great battle, the Immortal Venerable personally intervened and "invited" the Nine-Headed King back, leaving it to the returning Emperor to decide.

"Let him go, and we'll decide what to do later."

Xia Sheng spoke calmly, yet his words carried a powerful force. An invisible heavenly blade descended, severing the shackles binding the Nine-Headed King.

In an instant, everyone showed a strange expression.

These celestial gold shackles were forged by the combined efforts of the kings of the Imperial Court. They were incredibly sturdy, and even supreme giants would find them difficult to break. Yet, they were unlocked by the Emperor with just a casual remark.

"Truly a peerless and extraordinary person!"

Wang Linping sighed softly, thinking of many things.

All indications suggest that during his trip to the Boundary Sea, the Emperor likely ventured into its deepest part and encountered the most powerful group of Immortal Kings, including the Butcher and the Chicken Farmer.

It's really hard to say how far he has evolved over two hundred thousand years.

"Chi, he still managed to escape."

Soon after, surrounded by the kings, Xia Sheng arrived at the giant palace and spoke, expressing his apologies to the Primordial Immortal King.

"If I gain it, I am fortunate; if I lose it, it is my fate. I have done my best."

The Primordial Immortal King smiled slightly, now that things had come to this, he was no longer in a hurry.

The emperor's ascension to the throne is something that can be expected in the future. Whether it's sooner or later, he can wait and witness that moment.

Upon hearing this, Xia Sheng nodded slightly. He looked at the silent Shi Hao, and the two exchanged a smile, both letting out a sigh.

In the blink of an eye, six hundred thousand years have passed.

From weak to strong, one person is at the forefront of breaking through the King to become an Emperor, while the other has already stepped into the realm of supreme giants, which contains too many emotions.

"I will remain in the rear for ten thousand years."

Finally, not long after, Xia Sheng announced his decision.

With the Immortal Venerable at the pinnacle of the Immortal King realm guarding the rear, along with giants returning from the Boundary Sea such as Qingming Daoist and Peacock Ancestor, and the soon-to-rise Shi Hao, the situation was already secure enough for him to leave with peace of mind.

However, during the period of stability, he planned to remain in charge for 100,000 years.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Imperial Court erupted in cheers.

To them, the emperor was an absolute living myth, not only the master of this land, but also the ruler of the imperial court and the ancestor of this ancient tradition.

Having such a being in charge will be a blessing for countless future generations.

Looking at the cheers of the crowd, a slight smile flashed across Xia Sheng's eyes.

Actually, he had his own selfish motives.

After six hundred thousand years of fighting, he finally pacified the foreign lands. During this time, he spent too little time with his family, and he will make up for it in the next one hundred thousand years.

"Amitabha! Your Majesty, you have truly returned!" As the grand event was about to end, even Cao Yusheng, who had been buried in the Chaos Soil, was dug up by the little black dog. When he learned that the alien realm had been pacified, he was extremely excited. If it weren't for Bai Ke blocking him, he would have loved to go up and kiss him.

Left with no other choice, the fat man could only look at Shi Hao beside him.

"Get out of my way, you fatso!"

However, a cold voice rang out, shutting him out as well.

That was a fairy in red, none other than Huo Ling'er from before.

While Shi Hao was asleep, she and Yun Xi lived in seclusion in the Heavenly Court. Thanks to the imperial court's offer of amnesty, the two lived a very good life.

As for Qingyi, she will forever remain a regret.

"Giggle."

This caused Qinghuang, who was standing behind Xia Sheng, to let out a clear, bell-like laugh.

Like her mother, Long Ying, she has already entered the Quasi-Immortal King realm.

Therefore, even after 600,000 years, the marks on her face have not changed, and she still looks like the girl she first met Xia Sheng.

And so, Xia Sheng stayed, dwelling in the world's tree canopy.

He did not punish the Nine-Headed Immortal King, since it had not directly rebelled, but he would definitely not reuse it either, and temporarily exiled it to another realm.

This is a restless fellow.

He planned to leave with the Nine-Headed King in the future.

And so, as the years passed, Xia Sheng traveled back and forth between the two imperial palaces. During this time, many young people came to visit him, some from the imperial court, some from the heavenly court, and even some old friends from the same era, all of whom welcomed him calmly.

In the blink of an eye, 80,000 years have passed.

During this time, a giant from the depths of the Boundary Sea returned, but as soon as he approached the dam, his primordial spirit was pierced by a World Tree, and he almost perished on the spot.

This chilled the hearts of countless kings who were secretly watching.

The emperor's majesty is like that of a deity descending to earth; there are truly few in the world who can surpass him.

Another 20,000 years have passed.

Shi Hao has returned, emerging from the dam. During the 100,000 years that Xia Sheng has been overseeing things from behind, he has ventured deep into the Boundary Sea and grown a great deal. The aura of invulnerability emanating from him even made the Nine-Headed King tremble with fear.

"In just 700,000 years, they've cultivated to this level; each one is more monstrous than the last!"

The Nine-Headed King inwardly complained, but greeted the king with a smile on his face.

The day of the Emperor's departure is not far off. What will become of me in the future depends on his attitude. After all, the Immortal Venerable and the Azure Nether Daoist have already withdrawn from worldly affairs.

"You came."

Seeing Shi Hao return from afar, Xia Sheng stood up. On this day, he invited many old friends, including Zhe Xian, Chong Tong, Lü Hong, Little Rabbit, Cao Yusheng, Tuo Gu Yu Long, and the Four Phoenixes of the Wei Family.

This was the last small gathering among peers before their departure.

"Today's gathering is not about status, but about fellow Daoists."

At the beginning, he told everyone not to be reserved, given the vast difference in their social status.

"Uncle Emperor!"

Everyone else seemed a little awkward, but the little rabbit was different. She hopped and skipped over to Xia Sheng, still looking like the girl she used to be, and wasn't shy at all.

She frequently visited the Imperial Court and even became friends with Qinghuang, so she was naturally quite familiar with the place.

Afterwards, everyone talked a lot, reminiscing about the past and looking forward to the future, all opening up and becoming one with each other.

"When will you become kings?!"

Shi Hao asked, looking at the Immortal, Double Pupil, and others.

Although he hadn't gotten over it yet, at least he was willing to sit at the same table with Shi Yi.

“How can it be that fast!”

Upon hearing this, the two immortals, Zhe Xian and Chong Tong, smiled bitterly. They had long since entered the Quasi-Immortal King realm, but they were still one step away from the Immortal King barrier.

However, they've almost reached the threshold; they've already touched it.

As for Long Ying, Lü Hong, Lan Xian, Little Immortal King, and others, they are a bit weaker and still quite a distance from the Immortal King realm.

Finally, as they parted, Xia Sheng's eyes were deep and thoughtful as he spoke once more: "I am leaving. From now on, this world is entrusted to Brother Shi and everyone else."

Now that Shi Hao stands at the pinnacle of supreme power, he can be safe and sound once he takes charge.

The time had come for him to set off again.

Of course, before leaving, he didn't forget to take the traitor, Hydra, with him.

"Let's become emperors together."

"Your Majesty, please spare my life!"

(End of this chapter)