In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 553 [A Young Imperial Prince Arrives at Tianxuan]

In the final years of the myth, the Immortal Emperor played a crucial role in orchestrating events. He colluded with the Kunlun remnants, brought along the immortal bell used for blood sacrifice, and launched the most devastating attack at the most critical moment when the Emperor embarked on the path to immortality, causing the Emperor to fail at the last hurdle.

When the ancient Heavenly Court collapsed, the Immortal Emperor sealed his immortal source for ten thousand years before emerging into the world, successfully attaining enlightenment, becoming the most outstanding figure in the end of the mythological era, dominating the past, present, and future. He changed the former position of the Heavenly Venerable in the mythology, calling himself the Heavenly Emperor, thus ushering in the Primordial Era.

The Golden Crow Demon Emperor wanted to emulate the Undying Emperor by striking at the most crucial moment to gain the greatest benefit. For him, becoming an emperor was not difficult; he only needed a trigger.

The Secret Realm Method differs from other systems. Starting with the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, it emphasizes that great power belongs to oneself. It is not that one becomes a Great Emperor by passing the Emperor Tribulation, but rather that one is qualified to trigger the Emperor Tribulation only by possessing the strength of a Great Emperor.

If one has not reached the threshold of the Supreme Being, like the Vermilion Bird Emperor, one will only be a Quasi-Emperor until death, unable to trigger the Great Emperor Tribulation, and even the Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zones will not bother with him.

"The Path to Immortality, a desolate dream, white hair disheveled, blue sea and sky withered, thirty emperors throughout the ages, how many sages have turned to dust... Will there be an ending in this life?"

The young Emperor Jun sighed softly. The Golden Age and the opening of the Immortal Path are opportunities that are rare to see once in millions of years. As one of the few supreme beings in the universe, and one with vigorous blood and energy, he would be unwilling to give up if he did not fight for it.

Time is running out; it could be a thousand years at most, or a little over a hundred years at least. Only by achieving a completely different path within this timeframe can one have any hope of competing.

The ultimate leap, a half-step to enlightenment, is merely the work of similar individuals; encountering a supreme being requires joining forces.

The alternative path to enlightenment is to truly step into that realm, and even the supreme ascension is not to be feared.

At this level, nothing is of any use, not even the Daoist Elixir or the Supreme Medicine King. The only thing one can rely on is one's own Nirvana Perfection.

"The Golden Core Path must be obtained!"

The young Emperor Jun's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. He could learn from the Heavenly Court's method of achieving immortality, which would greatly shorten the time it would take for him to undergo Nirvana.

However, Lord Lin was extremely tight-lipped. No matter how much Di Jun probed and questioned him, he could never reveal the truth. He would occasionally throw out a few words to whet people's appetites, which was really unbecoming of a human being.

"when!"

The melodious tolling of the bell heralds the annual grand gathering of the Tianxuan Immortal Mansion. Experts from all walks of life, imperial princes, and great saints of all races will attend to discuss the Dao and the Dharma. There are many examples of people proving their Dao through martial arts and breaking through in battle.

One streak of light after another pierced the sky. Some people transformed into rainbows and moved with effortless grace, while others were dignified saints riding golden lions, and still others were fairies arriving on dragons. Light rained down from the sky, overwhelming all the heavens. These were the arrivals of one great saint after another.

Di Jun strolled through it, glancing over at a glance. What appeared to be a magnificent scene actually contained very few people who could achieve the quasi-emperor Dao fruit.

What's truly important is the discussion among the imperial princes inside the arena. They can demonstrate the principles of their fathers' way, which are the secret techniques of those who attained enlightenment in the past, containing supreme wisdom and are very thought-provoking.

Compared to previous years, there were fewer imperial princes in the courtyard. The Holy Prince, Jin Chanzi, Dao Yi and others refined the Dao Venerable Immortal Liquid and broke through in one fell swoop. Staying in the tenth level of the human race was useless. They embarked on the ancient star road, composing their own resounding battle song, vowing to break into the final level of the crystal wall and be nominated.

"and many more……"

The young Emperor Jun suddenly narrowed his eyes, looking at a completely new face he had never seen before, yet this person sat above the Holy Lord Lin, chatting and laughing with Yao Guang and others. His identity was extraordinary, and he was suspected to be an imperial prince, because there was an aura of an imperial weapon fluctuating within him.

While others could not sense it, how could the Golden Crow Demon Emperor, who was just one step away from becoming the Great Emperor, not see it?

"Fellow Daoist, have we met before?"

The new imperial prince was a white-robed youth with cascading black hair. He turned around and had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, but he was not smiling. He had a god-like and demonic aura, transcending the mortal world, as if he was about to ascend to immortality and become an emperor.

"I just feel that you are unfamiliar, fellow Daoist. Although you have the appearance of an immortal, you do not seem to be a disciple of Tianxuan Immortal Mansion. I apologize for being presumptuous."

"I wonder what this fellow Taoist's name is?"

Di Jun bowed respectfully, his tone neither humble nor arrogant, displaying superb acting skills. He portrayed the young prodigy of the Golden Crow clan with great precision, because he himself had been that young.

Now it is merely a second life, a second chance at life. It is not just about extending one's lifespan or elevating one's spiritual realm, but also a purification of one's heart.

The dust and grime of the world have locked me away, but I have seen the immortals through enlightenment. I have been reborn from the ashes, as if I have suddenly realized the truth. In one day, I have swept away the dust from the altar and regained my childlike heart.

The old Golden Crow lies dormant in the Heavenly Court, seeking both the path to immortality and the chance to reclaim its own rebirth.

“A name is just a label. Once you remove that label, who am I, and who is me?” The newly arrived young prince shook his head and said, “Coming from nothing, going to nothing, nothing has any meaning.”

"Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken. People leave their mark as they pass through the world, just as geese leave their calls in the sky. A true man is born between heaven and earth. Even if heaven and earth limit him and he cannot attain immortality, he should still live a glorious life and leave his name in history!"

The young Emperor Jun raised an eyebrow and declared in a resounding voice, "Let the most dazzling fireworks of the Golden Age prove that I have been here."

"Even if you become an emperor, what good is it if you can't escape this universe?" The newly arrived imperial prince sighed. "Before the ancient times was the primordial era, before the primordial era was mythology, and before mythology was ancient history. How many people know about it? It's all buried."

Why would a young imperial prince be so pessimistic? The Golden Crow Demon Emperor was astonished. Could this perspective, so detached from the world, be another ancient imperial prince breaking free from the divine source?

"This imperial prince's surname is Wang. He comes from the Big Dipper and has inherited the legacy of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor."

Lin Xian smiled and introduced, "This is the prodigy of the Golden Crow Clan, whose Buddhist name is Taiyi."

"Both of you are outstanding figures of our time, whose achievements are astounding as the heavens. Since your ideas differ, why not discuss them further? Truth always becomes clearer through debate."

"Harmony is the most important thing in all things. Meaningless killing only brings trouble." The prince surnamed Wang sighed and said, "Debating scriptures is also a way of discussing the Way."

“That makes sense…” A thought crossed the young Emperor Jun’s mind. He was naturally not afraid of any challenge, but revealing too much talent would inevitably make his identity suspicious.

Just as Di Jun was about to refuse, Lin Xian gave him a deep look and said meaningfully, "Every bet has a prize. You two are both outstanding people of our time and do not care about ordinary things. I have a book called 'Golden Elixir Secret Method,' which is my life's work and contains the profound meaning of longevity. It would not be a bad choice to use it as a bargaining chip."

"The secret method of the Golden Elixir?"

The young Emperor Jun's heart trembled, and he coughed lightly, saying, "On the other hand, literary discussions are ultimately not as effective as martial arts to reveal true strength. Throughout history, countless heroes and great men have broken through in the face of life and death."

"Nine out of ten gamblers lose. It's lamentable how many brilliant minds, confident of their invincibility, have shed their blood on the path to the throne." The prince surnamed Wang shook his head and said, "Between life and death is not necessarily glorious; more often, it is filled with countless sorrows and grief, a truly tragic end..."

"I am confident that I am invincible."

With a long roar, Di Jun transformed into a rainbow of light and soared into the ninth heaven, shining like a great sun, illuminating the ten directions of the star field and brightening the dark and cold universe.

"Throughout history, there have been countless invincible figures, but they were not necessarily truly invincible."

The prince surnamed Wang spoke calmly, step by step ascending the heavenly staircase. His eyes were deep and serene, his Dao heart unmoved, as if nothing in the mortal world could disturb him. The young prince fought against the old golden crow. Although they were only two Saint Kings, their fighting spirit was in no way weak, causing the sun, moon, and stars to tremble.

At first, the two held back in their sparring, not using too much force. But as they exchanged blows more often, their pride wouldn't allow them to back down, and they gradually started fighting fiercely.

"All spirits transform into the Dao, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges!" The prince of the Wang family roared, and the imperial technique that had amazed an era in the past manifested once again. All kinds of power in this world were transformed into the rules of the Dao. The essence of life, the brilliance of the sun, the glimmer of the stars, and the origin of the universe all poured down.

In the past, Wang Teng only learned the basics, but now he has unleashed the true essence. The universe is filled with dense nets, some silver, some purple, and endless Dao power, forming a net of the Great Dao that descends upon us.

The system of official positions is not only a grand strategy, but also a person's destiny.

In an instant, Di Jun seemed to see himself at the end of his road, perishing in the heavenly tribulation, being captured by the Supreme Being to prolong his life, destined to die.

"I control my own life!"

The golden crow cries, divine fire burns the sky, and the young Emperor Jun manifests ten dazzling suns, burning the heavens and boiling the seas, igniting the net of fate.

He never believed in fate; if he had, he would have passed away thousands of years ago!
Both were invincible beings, wielding various divine powers and imperial techniques with ease. Their aura grew ever stronger, reaching an extreme level of terror, causing one after another of the heavenly realms to collapse.

The two young emperors fought fiercely to the edge of the starry river. With every move they made, chaotic energy surged, the void shattered, and even the Great Dao itself was about to be obliterated.

Jinwu Dijun grew increasingly alarmed, for the person before him seemed to possess the ability to foresee the future, anticipating his moves and reacting accordingly, which was truly astonishing.

"This is no coincidence; he has mastered some kind of secret technique."

"This is the legendary Qianzi Secret."

Di Jun was shocked. The "Previous Secret" cultivates the primordial spirit, which can make the divine consciousness immortal and even affect the physical body, expanding divinity. It is unparalleled and is considered an extremely abnormal type among the nine secrets.

After exchanging a few more blows, the young Emperor Jun looked at the young prince with a serious expression and said, "You are not of this era."

"Could it be that you are, fellow Daoist?" the Chaotic Ancient Emperor Prince said leisurely, thinking, "What are you pretending to be innocent about, you're all old foxes who've been around for ten thousand years."

In an instant, the old Golden Crow fell silent, feeling that the Heavenly Court was a place of extraordinary depth, with one old bastard after another, making it impossible for a novice quasi-emperor like him to make his debut with peace of mind.

"What about Lord Lin?" Di Jun asked, narrowing his eyes. Emperor Ye Tian was practically certain that he was the reincarnation of the Emperor, leaving no room for argument. However, the identity of Lord Lin was questionable.

Some say he is the reincarnation of the Immortal Emperor, others say he is the reincarnation of the Underworld Emperor, still others say he is the Great Emperor Fuxi, the former Boundless Heavenly Venerable, and there are even rumors that Lin Xian is a hero of the chaotic ancient times and is related to the Desolate Heavenly Emperor.

"Hard to say."

The Chaotic Ancient Emperor's son shook his head, his expression quite strange. Even he couldn't figure out Lin Xian's background.

"What do you mean?" The young Emperor Jun's heart skipped a beat, and he asked tentatively.

The ancient emperor's son remained silent, but simply tossed a book over.

Di Jun took a closer look and realized that this book was extraordinary. It was made of immortal gold material, a privilege reserved for the Nine Secrets of the Emperor's Scripture. What excited him even more was that the immortal gold book was engraved with four large characters: "Golden Core Immortal Path".

With his long-desired possession in his hands, Di Jun disregarded all pretenses and began flipping through the pages of the starry sky. However, the more he read, the more uneasy he felt. Finally, his expression darkened, and he couldn't help but curse, "What kind of rubbish is this? It's almost as good as what a Great Sage wrote!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the young Emperor Jun suddenly narrowed his eyes. That's right, Great Sage, isn't Lord Lin a Great Sage?

"Fellow Daoist Luan Gu, do you think Holy Master Lin knows that we do?" Golden Crow Emperor asked.
"My surname is Wang, not Luan Gu," the Luan Gu Emperor's son corrected, then thought for a moment and slowly said, "I don't know if Holy Lord Lin knows that we know, but does it matter?"

Yes, does it matter whether you know it or not?
Di Jun reopened the book on the Golden Elixir Immortal Path and read it through. He found that although the book was written terribly and was a mess, the main idea was correct and the line of thought was right.

This is a terrifying thing. The reason why there are so many forbidden zones in the universe is that the supreme beings do not have a goal, do not know the right direction, and wander aimlessly in dead ends.

Now that someone has pointed out the path to light, it means that someone has walked this path and reached its end.

This is an incredible level of understanding; those below the highest level are completely bewildered, while only the highest level can truly grasp its profound and terrifying significance.

"My goal is about to be achieved. Does it matter whether Master Lin is a person of this world or not? It doesn't matter at all."

The young Emperor Jun closed the Immortal Golden Book, turned to look at the Chaotic Ancient Emperor's Son, and pondered, "What brings you to the Heavenly Court, fellow Daoist?"

"The causes and effects of the past have been resolved, but two favors remain to be repaid." The Chaotic Emperor's son smiled and said, "I was of no use to you in the past, but perhaps I will have the opportunity to fulfill my duties in this life."

Di Jun suddenly shuddered, recalling the path to success of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor. His life was full of hardships, defeats along the way, and many times he was disheartened and depressed. However, he had great opportunities. He first obtained part of the Ruthless Man's cultivation manual, and then part of the Void Emperor's techniques. He combined the two and forged his own unique path to becoming an emperor.

Judging from the current situation of Luan Gu giving birth to a demonic fetus, the Ruthless Great Emperor had a great influence on him. Some people in later generations even believed that Luan Gu was a reincarnation of the Forbidden Zone Lord.

"The curse of two emperors from one family has long been broken!" Di Jun's eyes flashed with a sharp light, his heart filled with immense shock.

In terms of lineage, Luan Gu is the direct descendant of the Ruthless Great Emperor.

"The origins of the Western Emperor's son are not a secret to the Supreme One." The Chaotic Ancient Emperor's son laughed: "Isn't the curse meant to be broken? There has never been a Holy Body that can become an Emperor. A Holy Body's path to enlightenment is fraught with peril and death. This life should be in this one."

“Sacred Body Ye Fan, Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo Ye Tianxuan…” The young Emperor Jun was at a loss for words and sighed, “There isn’t a single easy person in the Heavenly Court.”

If another thousand years pass, these outstanding individuals will transform into true dragons of the nine heavens, waging war across the world. At that time, Emperor Jun will have an immense headache. Fortunately, their current cultivation levels are not high, so the advantage lies with me.

"I'm dancing on a dozen eggs." Lin Xian was also extremely troubled. Jinwu, Luangu, Ruthless Man, Yuhua, how many of them are simple characters? Wanlong, Xuehuang, Qilin, Huangjin and the other seven Primordial Emperors, how many of them are easy to deal with? And then there are the four Supreme Beings of Earth, each of them a living ancestor.

Originally, he only wanted to survive in the chaotic world, but he did not expect that the little butterfly's wings would stir up a chaotic storm, making the snowball grow bigger and bigger, and the lightning in his hand would also grow bigger and bigger. If he lost his balance, it would trigger a chain reaction.

Xiao Wang and Lao Jinwu returned hand in hand, and their attitude towards Lin Xian remained the same. As long as they didn't point it out, it was a good thing for everyone to pretend to be confused.

Looking at the two people, Lin Xian pondered for a long time, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him: let heroes investigate heroes, and let good men investigate good men.

Since the water is already murky, let's make it even more chaotic, so chaotic that no one dares to make any rash moves.

"Ahem, which Taiyi?" Lin Xian said with a smile, "Interested in taking a business trip to the Feathered Star Region?"

(End of this chapter)