In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 535 [If I cannot defeat you in three moves, I will end my own life here]

There is a natural cycle between heaven and earth, and the universe experiences periods of prosperity and decline.

Ye Fan was naturally proficient in the Great Dao of Reincarnation; otherwise, how could he have comprehended the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist and, based on it, sublimated the invincible Heavenly Emperor Fist?

He believes in the great cycle of the universe and does not believe in so-called reincarnation.

"Reincarnation exists between existence and non-existence."

"Heaven and earth set the form, yin and yang complement each other, and the combined energy gives birth to all things. Heaven bestows and earth transforms, and growth and decay, prosperity and extinction, constantly alternate and cycle."

Ye Fan said slowly that he believed reincarnation was just a transformation, a nirvana, a life transformation from a silkworm cocoon to a butterfly.

Matter is indestructible, it is merely pulverized. One day, the soul particles that have been drifting in the depths of the starry sky will return and infuse into the physical body that has been buried for eternity, just like a great dream, a period of slumber and death, and a rebirth upon awakening.

This is the prototype of the Great Dream of Eternity!

The body and soul are ever-changing, wandering in the mortal world and drifting through time and space, intertwining into one form after another, just like Zhuangzi dreaming of a butterfly, and the butterfly dreaming of Zhuangzi.

Who awakens first from the great dream? I know myself best. Whether the butterfly that finally wakes up is the same person from the past can be judged by memory and emotion.

"If one has not been moved by the past, even if one's body is divine, one's heart will have long been deformed!"

Ye Fan said firmly, "Why must one reincarnate? Aren't those people in the forbidden zone just a bunch of corpse-guarding ghosts? Although they haven't reincarnated, they've already stepped halfway into the cycle of reincarnation. What's the difference between them and the gods?"

The saints at the banquet looked at each other in bewilderment. They didn't even know what the forbidden zone was, so how could they understand the meaning of these words?

Only those proud imperial princes felt a chill run through their bodies, their hands and feet were ice-cold, and the more they thought about it, the more terrified they became.

What was Ye Fan denying with his words?
The Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zone are nothing more than a group of unorthodox deities!
Different people say different things. If mortals talk about reincarnation, the Emperor's son will mostly think it's nonsense and just laugh it off. His Dao heart will not be affected in the slightest.

However, the words and insights of a reincarnated emperor, a celestial emperor in the cycle of reincarnation, can be helpful in becoming an emperor or even an immortal.

For a moment, even Lin Xian was somewhat fooled by Ye Fan, and couldn't help but ponder carefully, the difference between divine will and the supreme being of the forbidden zone didn't seem to be that big.

Both have been dormant for countless ages and are both paralyzed. One needs to cleanse himself of his evil thoughts and reclaim his past life's Dao fruit in order to regain the power of an emperor. The other needs to undergo the ultimate sublimation to return to the position of emperor and regain the emotions he once felt.

"One is a benevolent corpse, and the other is an evil corpse. Neither of them has a self, and they are going to extremes."

The Holy Prince was immediately horrified and asked, "Where is the true spirit?"

"If those senior figures in the forbidden zone are all reincarnating and paying a heavy price, they are not truly alive. Who in the mortal world can glimpse the path to immortality?"

Emperor Dao Yi smiled bitterly and said, "Could it be... that the Dao Heart is the final tribulation before the Gate of Immortality?"

"What about those ancient emperors and sovereigns who clearly passed away?"

Yin Tiande frowned deeply and commented on them one by one: "Lingbao Tianzun, Luangu Emperor, Taiyang Shenghuang, Taiyin Renhuang... none of them have fallen into the forbidden zone."

"Who says they're definitely dead?"

Lin Xian said quietly, "The Moral Celestial Venerable can rise from the dead, but the Spiritual Treasure Celestial Venerable is not allowed to lift the coffin and rise up."

Jin Chanzi and Yin Tiande, the two leading figures of Taoism and Buddhism, were immediately horrified, their expressions even turning somewhat grim, as if they had eaten a dead child.

They didn't know about the other ancient emperors, but Laozi and Shakyamuni were alive and well, standing shoulder to shoulder with Huangdi and Shennong.

As an emperor, you can die, but you absolutely cannot be dead.

If he died quietly, he would definitely be ridiculed by his peers for eternity.

"What?! The Moral Celestial is still alive?!"

The saints were immediately in an uproar, all looking at the Three Mad Taoists with a sense of unease and fear, if they remembered correctly.

The Three Mad Taoists claimed to have received a decree from the Daoist Master to suppress the disturbances of the Holy Spirit.

Previously, they believed that the Celestial Venerable of Morality had left a decree in the mythological era as ancestral instructions for future generations to follow.

Now it seems that's not the case.

The Three Mad Taoist laughed loudly, drinking and making merry, ignoring everyone. He had told the truth, and if you didn't believe him, what did it have to do with him?

"The Celestial Venerable is still alive, the Ancient Emperor has not died, and the Great Emperor is still in the world!"

The Great Sage Qinghuang murmured to himself, as if in a dream, "Where are they? Why, throughout the ages, is there no record of any clash between the Great Emperors..."

"In the annals of history, in people's hearts!"

Lin Xian rose and walked, looking at the saints, solemnly proclaiming: "The inheritance of physical blood is the continuation of life, and the transmission of beliefs is also the immortality of the spirit. Amitabha Buddha lives in the hearts of all beings, and how can the common people forget those emperors who quelled the darkness and turmoil, and the ancient emperors who made contributions to the universe!"

"When the great calamity descended, prayers and sacrificial rites resounded throughout the myriad realms. Humans chanted the names of the Sun Emperor, the Moon Emperor, the Void Emperor, and the Eternal Emperor; demons mourned the Azure Emperor and the Demon Emperor Xue Yueqing; gods offered sacrifices to the Spirit Treasure Celestial Venerable; the Light Clan worshipped the Light Emperor; and cultivators of the Gouchen Star Region begged for the rebirth of the Gouchen Emperor..."

“One thing after another, one event after another, spanning thousands of years and passed down to this day, is this not a kind of immortality?”

"In this life, the Heavenly Court rises again, explores the path to immortality, incorporates all races into one religion, and follows the path of continuing the lineage and reviving the fallen. It is precisely to establish faith in the Investiture of the Gods."

"The ancient Heavenly Court of mythology aims to conquer the Immortal Realm and pave the way to immortality!"

"As the new Heavenly Court, we are here to create immortality above the mortal world."

The voice was calm and not booming, yet it possessed a firmness that echoed across the primordial planet, in the ears of the saints, and in the hearts of everyone.

Taking advantage of the Emperor's disciple, the Emperor, visiting Lin Xian, Lin Xian further severed ties with the ancient Heavenly Court and announced the path of the new Heavenly Court.

"How can we easily abandon the great cause of achieving immortality in the ancient Heavenly Court!"

The Zhou Lord of the Divine Organization turned pale and wanted to stand up to refute, but when Lin Xian's calm gaze fell upon him, the Great Sage remained silent for a long time before finally sitting back down.

Like a carp transforming into a dragon, the former prodigy has become a true powerhouse.

Unless the First Divine General intervenes, no one can stop them from changing the Heavenly Court.

But would the First God General care about such a trivial matter?

All Chuan Ying wanted was revenge.

Zhou, the God of War, remained silent and composed. However, the young people of the God Organization could not accept it and were in an uproar. One of the saints almost collapsed and shouted, "Attack the Path to Immortality! This is the only correct path. The Emperor believes this, and even the forbidden zones are taking this path."

"Just because it has always been this way, does that mean it's correct?" Lin Xian shouted. "If it's correct, why did no one ascend to immortality at the end of the mythological era?"

"That's because the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone betrayed him, causing the Emperor to fail at the last hurdle."

The saints of the divine organization argued that this was the ideology they had been taught since childhood: the Emperor was always glorious and majestic, and all mistakes were caused by the inherently evil Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone.

If it weren't for the Supreme Being's betrayal, the Emperor would have led them to the Immortal Gate long ago, entered the Immortal Realm, and attained immortality.

"Why would the Supreme One betray us?"

Lin Xian asked calmly, and then answered himself, "All other reasons are unimportant. There is only one core issue: the path to immortality is not the same as that to becoming an emperor!" There are quotas for becoming an immortal; this is almost an open secret.

However, no one dared to speak out or comment. They harbored fantasies, fantasizing that if they were selected, they might become immortals.

Now Lin Xian has laid bare the truth: there is no place for you to become immortals. Not to mention saints, even supreme beings may not have a spot.

"Attack the path to immortality. It's an old path. We can't say it's wrong, but it's not necessarily the only correct one either."

Lin Xian slowly spoke, "The old path has problems, so let's set that aside for now. We're willing to work with all the beings in the universe to develop a new path. Do you have any questions about that?"

The gods of the divine organization fell silent, abandoning the path of ascending to immortality and embarking on a new path.

“If the Divine Organization won’t follow us, I’ll go to Beidou to find the new Heavenly Court.”

Lin Xian gazed at the figure deep in the starry sky, his true intentions revealed, and slowly said, "Of course, you can also go with the Emperor."

The gods changed color; this is the most crucial issue.

Immortality and other paths are too far removed from them; only the reincarnation of emperors and supreme rulers is a choice that is within reach.

If the Emperor breaks with Ye Fan and refuses to acknowledge him as the reincarnation of the Emperor, the God Organization will inevitably face internal strife, which may even affect the First God General, Chuan Ying.

The Emperor's disciple is not some ethereal reincarnation, but a genuine young master of the Heavenly Court.

A majestic figure descended from the starry sky, stepping out step by step, with countless stars passing by beneath his feet. He possessed an aura that could swallow mountains and rivers.

Is Ye Fan here?

The majestic voice echoed, and all the saints felt an overwhelming pressure. He was the only one who could be supreme in heaven and earth, looking down on all realms throughout the ages. That was the aura of that person. Every move he made was like a sovereign descending to earth!
"I am the only one in heaven and on earth."

Zhang Bairen sighed and said, "What a powerful aura! No wonder he could have become an emperor, but he was born at the wrong time."

The princes' eyes were solemn. They were the most promising among the ancient princes to have come to this world, and they were expected to achieve enlightenment through unconventional means. However, there was still a long way to go before they could become emperors.

Some people, as soon as they appear, you know they are destined for enlightenment.

One after another, great saints soared into the sky and came to the battlefield outside the domain to watch the battle. Many people had solemn expressions. When a great saint of the emperor's son descended, a person of truly great importance arrived.

"You're here too."

The emperor turned to look at Zhang Bairen with a hint of surprise. Just as Zhang Bairen knew him, he had also heard of Zhang Bairen and was extremely wary of him.

"Just passing by the Heavenly Court." Zhang Bairen said calmly, "The Emperor's disciple is indeed worthy of his reputation."

"From the age of mythology to the present, I have never heard of anyone like you. You must be a hero of the chaotic ancient times, and your name has been bestowed upon future generations!" The emperor narrowed his eyes. In his view, the throne of this generation would most likely be contested by Zhang Bairen and a few others.

The two stood amidst the stars, locked in a fierce battle, displaying the bearing of great emperors—this was not mere boasting, but the true potential for enlightenment.

They are even superior to the Emperor's sons, possessing terrifying combat power; strictly speaking, they are figures at the level of the Heavenly Emperor's sons.

The Emperor and the Desolate Heavenly Emperor both reached the pinnacle of the human realm and embarked on the path of immortality in the mortal world. Those they guided must have been the most powerful and outstanding individuals.

"It's so lively."

At that very moment, a voice as ethereal as a celestial being rang out, and a man who seemed divine, with a celestial appearance and a jade-like demeanor, descended from the moon, as if he were the master of heaven and earth, the darling of the heavens.

Compared to him, the great saints of the past are simply insignificant, like a beggar encountering a prince.

"The Holy Spirit of the Primordial Mine".

Lin Xian spoke softly, revealing the newcomer's background and suggesting that his aptitude might not be inferior to that of the Immortal Golden Saint.

This was a celestial embryo nurtured by the Primordial Ancient Mine, originally destined to become a supreme emperor. Unfortunately, it was discovered too early by the Primordial Emperor, who seized the ancient mine and turned it into a forbidden zone.

Taichu, a tragic figure like the Chaos King Bo.

"You know my origins!"

Tai Chu's eyes flashed with immortal light as he glanced at Lin Xian. Then, as if encountering a raging flood, he retreated abruptly, full of apprehension, and said, "You possess the aura of the Supreme Being of the Ancient Mine, and not just one aura."

"I never imagined that people from the Heavenly Court would collude with the forbidden zone."

"Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken," Lin Xian said with a smile. "The Heavenly Court has a precedent of inviting emperors to come out of the mortal world to discuss the path to immortality. If you don't believe me, you can ask Fellow Daoist Emperor."

"It's just repeating the Emperor's old tricks."

"The matter of reincarnation." The Emperor sighed, then looked at Lin Xian and said, "Then this fellow Daoist must be the Undying Emperor of the New Heavenly Court?"

Lin Xian's smile froze instantly. Who are you calling the Emperor? You are the Emperor, your whole family are Emperors.

"It's you I've chosen! Emperor Ye, go!"

Lin Xian shoved the green cauldron into Ye Fan's body, then left the battlefield to talk to Tai Chu, leaving Ye Shengti alone to face the enemies from all directions.

Under the starry sky, Ye Fan's black hair was loose, and his eyes were deep. He stood there like a celestial emperor, with the sun, moon and stars revolving around him.

Several imperial princes and great saints clicked their tongues in amazement, their expressions solemn. It was clearly just a saint king, yet the pressure he exerted on them was no less than that of a great saint.

Is this reasonable? It's absolutely unreasonable!

"This shouldn't happen. I'm not some old saint whose potential has been exhausted..."

The Emperor looked at Ye Fan, his heart sinking, his eyes extremely solemn. He had heard that the Divine Organization supported a reincarnated Emperor, so he came out of the world to find out the truth, wanting to kill the false emperor and cleanse the Heavenly Court.

But Ye Fan didn't seem like an imposter. The Emperor even had a bold idea: this person in front of him could be compared to the young Emperor.

"Why would someone as outstanding as you resort to impersonation!"

The emperor shouted, utterly perplexed.

Ye Fan's lips twitched. Why ask Lord Lin about this?

"I am not the Emperor!"

Ye Fan emphasized again, "I am just me, the only one of my kind. What you've heard is nothing but a rumor."

"To be the sole ruler of the world?"

The Emperor narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Similar face, same personality, no wonder the people of the God Organization regard you as the reincarnation of your teacher."

"Fine, then let me shatter this illusory myth!"

"If I cannot defeat you in three moves, I will commit suicide here," Ye Fan said calmly.

"How dare you!" The Emperor was furious. He had never seen such an arrogant person. Even when his teacher, the Emperor Venerable, lowered his cultivation level to spar with him, he dared not say that he could suppress him in a few moves.

(End of this chapter)