In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 585 [The Azure Emperor has arrived, and with him, the Azure Sky exists!]

"Although it has some ingenious ideas, it is ultimately inferior."

The Feathered Emperor glanced at the Heaven-Mending Technique and commented that it was merely an interesting method used by a Holy Spirit Supreme, and was not worthy of his attention.

His Holy Spirit Law has been perfected; once it is complete, he can be emperor for three lifetimes.

To be born prematurely and to mend the foundation of the Holy Spirit is, in the eyes of Yu Hua, like picking up a sesame seed while losing a watermelon.

"It could be a glimmer of hope." Lin Xian said sincerely, "In this world, even the Supreme Emperor is not safe. If something unexpected were to happen, our Heavenly Court would not be able to bear it."

"An accident? What accident? The reforging of the Heavenly Court is the biggest accident." Yu Hua Hua Tai thought to himself, looking at the Chaos Green Lotus with extreme apprehension. The towering green light shimmered, rooted in the dragon vein, dissolving the imperial laws.

The meticulously arranged imperial formations all returned to their most primitive state before this blue lotus. Three leaves spread out the heavens and earth, creating a vast expanse of blue sky and golden sea, as if the Azure Emperor were reigning over the universe.

Despite the jokes and the banter, don't underestimate the Heavenly Emperor. The forbidden zone is silent, the Golden Crow bows its head, and the Heavenly Court's current prestige is mostly due to the Azure Emperor's majesty. If it relied solely on Gai Jiuyou and the four quasi-emperors on Earth, the Heavenly Court could at most protect itself.

Now that the Azure Emperor has arrived, the Azure Sky exists! With the Azure Emperor's arrival, the universe is at peace! With the Azure Emperor's arrival, the Immortal Forest has risen to prominence!

“Every sage who has comprehended the method of immortality is a cornerstone of the path to immortality, and none of them can be lost.”

Lin Xian said sincerely, "To open the path to immortality for all ages, the Heavenly Court has an unshirkable duty. Just like when the Golden Crow was reborn, our Heavenly Court invited five supreme beings to protect him with the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation."

"The Golden Crow was deeply moved and thus entered my Heavenly Court, becoming one of the candidates for Heavenly Emperor."

"The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, a divine artifact of the Spirit Treasure?" The Feathered Emperor's heart stirred. He looked at the Golden Crow Emperor and said meaningfully, "This fellow Daoist is very fortunate. He truly has great luck."

Even among those who have attained enlightenment throughout the ages, only a handful have managed to escape the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. Such methods and wisdom are truly extraordinary.

"Senior flatters me." Emperor Jinwu said without changing his expression, "It is my blessing to be able to serve the Heavenly Court for a lifetime. To quell the chaos of darkness, to fight on the path to immortality, and to lead the entire sect to ascend to immortality is a great opportunity that lasts for eternity. How could I miss it?"

The moment the words "ascending to immortality with the teachings" were uttered, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became strange.

Whether it's Lin Xian and his group or the Feathered Emperor, they all have countless connections with the ancient Heavenly Court.

In fact, it could be said that the curse of two emperors from one family has long been broken.

The Feathered Emperor was the second flawless emperor of the ancient Heavenly Court, except that he later separated from the God Organization.

"The entire sect has ascended to immortality, and we've reached another crossroads. This is truly a momentous event."

The Feathered Emperor sighed, then lamented, "It's a pity that I've now transformed into a Holy Spirit Stone Embryo, which is not yet complete. I have the will but not the power."

Upon hearing this, everyone sneered. From the old Golden Crow to Ye Fan, not a single person believed the Feathered Emperor's nonsense. Anyone who believed it would die.

Holy spirits are born of heaven and earth, with nine orifices, and are blessed by the heavens. They need millions of years to reach perfection. However, there is no heavenly tribulation, but there is human tribulation. Holy spirits are very fragile on the way to perfection. Once they are discovered by cultivators, their immortal gold will be taken away and their divine liquid will be refined, causing them to harbor boundless resentment.

The problem is that the Feathered Emperor is not comparable to a mere “weak” Great Perfection Holy Spirit. Without killing several Great Perfection Holy Spirits on his journey, the Emperor cannot demonstrate his supreme divine might.

The Emperor cannot be humiliated. This is not just a saying, but the dignity of cultivators in the secret realm. It is the superiority of cultivating one's own path. The more one is on the verge of death, the more terrifying one's combat power becomes. One can exchange the embers of one's life for a moment of brilliance.

Even the old Golden Crow had the Great Emperor Tribulation as its trump card, which could drag all the Venerables down with it. The Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zones had reached the ultimate sublimation, and the Great Accomplished Holy Body and the Divine Thoughts could summon the Dao Fruits of their past lives. How much more so for a Three-Life Great Emperor.

In the dream of ten thousand years, the five-times ruthless person in the Nirvana period can make all the supreme beings in the forbidden zones of life perish together. Although the three-times ascension is not as good as the five-times ruthless person, it is still possible to take a forbidden zone of life with it to the grave.

He surpasses even the most powerful emperors, yet falls short of the human emperors; Yu Hua can be considered a quasi-emperor.

If one's merits are perfected and one lives a third life, the "quasi" title will be removed, and one will be elevated to the status of a flawless Heavenly Emperor, becoming incomparably powerful, surpassing those who became emperors in the past.

"Fellow Daoist Yuhua is too modest. Perfecting the Stone Man Technique and forging your own path to immortality is a remarkable talent, rarely seen in history."

The Azure Emperor said quietly, "Moreover, Fellow Daoist is a descendant of the ancient Heavenly Court. Now that the Heavenly Court has been rebuilt, it is fitting that Fellow Daoist ascends to Kunlun, takes charge of the Immortal Ascension Cauldron, leads the sect to become immortals, and plots together on the path to immortality."

Ye Fan smiled knowingly and clapped his hands, saying, "The Azure Emperor is quite right. I humbly request that Senior Yu Hua take charge of the Heavenly Court's celestial artifacts!"

As he spoke, a broken green cauldron flew out, its celestial light dazzling and incomparably brilliant, with the aura of immortal laws flowing through it, forging eternity for eternity.

This scene made the old Golden Crow's pupils shrink, and the alarm bells in the heart of the Feathered Emperor rang loudly. What kind of show was the Heavenly Court putting on now?

Only Lin Xian knew the truth and the inside story. At that time, the dream of eternity did not only involve two holy bodies, but also a blue lotus.

The Azure Emperor, having glimpsed a corner of the future within Ye Fan's body, reacted immediately, summoning the Azure Lotus Imperial Weapon and the Azure Emperor's Heart, uniting the three to forcefully attack the Feathered Emperor.

No level is lonely. What the Azure Emperor sees is never about the Nine Netherworlds, the old Golden Crow, or the Heavenly Heart Imprint or the domination of the universe. His plan is the Immortal Path, and his opponent is the Heavenly Emperor!
After glimpsing a corner of the future, the Azure Emperor suddenly realized that he had underestimated this Primordial Emperor, the supreme god of antiquity, the faith of all races, and one of the greatest behind-the-scenes manipulators in history. He was no ordinary person.

The Black Emperor was filled with worship for the Great Emperor Wushi and had a blind confidence. However, upon closer examination, when the Heavenly Emperor and the Great Emperor Wushi were to contend, the Undying Heavenly Emperor had the upper hand!
After all, one was the Celestial Phoenix Emperor who had cultivated for millions of years and was in complete control, while the other, the Primordial Heavenly Emperor, although stunning, was in his second life in his later years and was powerless to attend to other matters.

The one who was ultimately forced onto the path to immortality and wandered into strange worlds was Wushi, not the Heavenly Emperor!

At the end of the Immortal Path, who stands at the peak? Upon seeing Wushi, all paths become empty. Wushi's combat power is beyond doubt, but on the road to transformation and immortality, the Emperor of the Immortal Phoenix lineage is clearly in the lead.

The Emperor's situation is even better than the Heavenly Court anticipated; the path to immortality through the Big Dipper is most likely his doing.

The current trump cards are far from enough. The fact that the four supreme beings presided over the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is only possible because the Undying Emperor is weak and in the Nirvana period.

However, if the Emperor is in perfect condition and in good health, he can definitely break through the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and fight his way out against the heavens. No matter how many Supreme Emperors come, they will be useless, not to mention the Emperor Weapon. Only methods at the level of the Emperor can be used to contend with it.

"Ascension, Amitabha, and there is still some hope for that Blood Phoenix... The forbidden zone of life is very deep. There are ancient relics from the mythical era like the Celestial Venerable of Immortality still existing. There must be one or two peerless powerhouses who are close to immortality lurking in the dark, perhaps they can divert the trouble to the east."

"The abandoned tower is useless; if only we could find that bell."

The Azure Emperor pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Yuhua, most of the past causes and effects are unrelated to you."

"Today, the Holy Body has personally come to offer the Immortal Cauldron, forging a karmic bond with you, severing your worldly ties, and restoring you to the orthodoxy of the Heavenly Court. What are you still hesitating for? Do you really only move if Fellow Daoist Devouring Heaven comes in person?"

A thunderous roar echoed through the clear sky, a sudden clap of thunder resounding across the universe. The Emperor, in harmony with the Dao, possessed extraordinary spiritual insight. Now, as a naturally born and nurtured Holy Spirit, favored by Heaven, he was seized by a sudden impulse. The Feathered Stone Embryo swayed, inhaling and exhaling the essence of all directions, its light flickering as if weighing the pros and cons. Sensing the immense pressure emanating from the Chaos Green Lotus, it gazed at the green cauldron, its immortal laws gleaming. Suddenly, it spoke, "Are you truly the Emperor of the Ancient Heavenly Court, or the former Holy Body?"

The matter of reincarnation is mysterious and profound; it exists if you believe in it, and does not exist if you do not. Even emperors cannot determine it.

All eyes immediately fell on Ye Fan. A hundred-year-old sixth-level quasi-emperor was too suspicious. There was no record of such an achievement from the Holy Body lineage. It seemed more like the reincarnation of a Heavenly Emperor.

"I am just me, not an emperor, nor the reincarnation of anyone." Ye Fan's Dao heart was firm, his words as stubborn as a celestial artifact, without the slightest wavering.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Fan changed the subject, pointing at Lin Xian and saying, "Both are quasi-emperors who are a hundred years old, so who is Holy Master Lin reincarnated from?"

Instead of reflecting on himself, he should blame others. Having fought Lin Xian with wit and courage for a hundred years, Ye Fan had already honed his skills to perfection.

The Venerable Ones' eyes narrowed as they looked at Lin Xian. They had just noticed the reincarnation of the Emperor Venerable and almost forgot about this old monster.

Forget about superficial realms or unstable foundations. A quasi-emperor is a quasi-emperor. Anyone who can reach this level must have extraordinary abilities.

Facing the emperors, Lin Xian was already used to it and remained calm and composed. He pulled Duan De aside and talked eloquently, saying, "I am the future Buddha of Buddhism. It just so happens that the Underworld Emperor is also here. We two are the most proficient in the Daoist lineage of reincarnation. Today, let's sever the connection between past and future lives."

The Four Paths of Reincarnation Seal was incomparably holy and radiant, but Duan De was drenched in cold sweat and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I am only reincarnating in my physical body and guarding the past. It cannot be considered rebirth. Even if we look at a similar flower, we still have to look to Buddhism."

"When a person dies, they sleep soundly; when they sleep, they die slightly; they sleep with the heavens, and it's all just a grand dream?" The Feathered Stone Embryo saw a lot and said in a low voice, "Struggling in the mortal world, all beings are delusional, only the true self is respected, and one becomes an immortal upon waking from a dream. What a Hades Emperor, truly defying the heavens."

Everyone was startled. Each forbidden zone had a different direction in its research on immortality. The underworld believed that everything was illusory, and only the physical body was immortal, guarding the "true self" from annihilation. One day, all the marks of reincarnation would be connected and merged together, and sooner or later the "true self" would reappear. At that time, one would be an immortal, with the past, present, and future lives united, thus achieving immortality.

The Feathered Emperor went a step further, holding a different view, believing that the so-called immortality of the physical body was merely a manifestation, and the true essence lay in dreams.

The physical body is dreaming, while the primordial spirit dreams of all things in the mortal world, of the vast universe and countless living beings. Living is a dream, and death is true awakening.

Upon death, all is pitch black and silent; the underworld is their final resting place.

Duan De looked dazed, clapped his hands, and muttered in his sleep, "Am I dreaming?"

The silence of the physical body is the rebirth of the primordial spirit, and the annihilation of the primordial spirit is the rebirth of the physical body.

Therefore, Duan De had to sever his past Dao fruit in each life and leave no Emperor-level physical body, which was the true way to destroy and establish.

"One life or death, half-death or half-life, so that's how it is. The Underworld Emperor is truly a genius."

The Azure Emperor praised him, believing that the Underworld Emperor had gone far on the path of using his own body as a seed and had obtained the true essence of the Sea of ​​Wheels.

When the primordial spirit dies, the physical body lives; when the physical body dies, the primordial spirit lives. There is always half of it that retains vitality and is not truly buried, but rather in a cycle of rebirth.

One day, when the physical body becomes immortal, the primordial spirit will no longer need to die, and one can truly become an immortal.

The Ruthless Great Emperor was the opposite; he buried his past lives, leaving only his Dao Fruit and Primordial Spirit.

"Life and death are but a dream." Lin Xian pondered, how similar this was to the Great Dream of Eternity, except that one was a dream of the primordial spirit, and the other was a dream of the physical body.

Indeed, of the three thousand great paths, all lead to the same destination. Some paths in this world will inevitably intersect; it's not a matter of which is superior or inferior, but rather that they will occasionally meet.

“So it seems that reincarnation and rebirth are two different things.” Gai Jiuyou’s eyes shone brightly as he said in a deep voice, “The Buddhist concept of reincarnation is merely the depletion of the spirit; the primordial spirit is in the cycle of reincarnation, and it has nothing to do with the physical body.”

"But why is it still the Holy Body in this life?"

The assembled venerables fell silent. If it were a matter of spiritual reincarnation, any physical body would suffice. Why specifically a sacred body? It seemed rather abrupt.

"What's the point of being an Emperor or a Holy Body?"

Lin Xian smiled calmly, interrupting the Venerables' exploration of reincarnation, and coughed before saying, "If the Emperor Venerable is reincarnated, Senior Yu Hua should return to the Heavenly Court's orthodoxy. If the Holy Body is reincarnated, he should also repay this karma. From then on, the grudges will be settled, and they can fight on the path to immortality. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Is this her intention?"

A long sigh came from the fossilized embryo, majestic yet with a hint of relief. Those who embark on the path of immortality in the mortal world are not like the powerful beings of the human realm who live for tens of thousands of years in a spectacular fashion. Under the entanglement of cause and effect, they are destined to repeat themselves for hundreds of thousands of years.

If we can take this opportunity to end the karmic entanglement, that would be a good thing.

Just as the Ruthless One coldly watched the destruction of the Devouring Heaven Holy Land back then, the Ascension Emperor had foreseen the demise of the Divine Dynasty from the moment he resolved to undergo Nirvana.

In the eyes of the Yellow Emperor, Ye Fan's struggle with the Beidou Ji family was nothing more than his descendants killing each other, but he was too lazy to interfere.

An emperor is the master of a divine dynasty, not a nanny. There may be some affection between the second and third generations, but tens of thousands of years have long passed, exceeding a dozen generations. In the eyes of the emperor, the main lineage, the branch lineage, the offshoots, and even the believers are no different. They are all disciples of the ascension lineage, nothing more.

There are no immortal dynasties or forces in the world. The main lineage of the Feathered Ones destroyed the Big Dipper, but its branches flourished all over the ancestral star of the Feathered Ones. To this day, there are statues of the Feathered Ones everywhere, and the faith continues unbroken. It can be said that fortune and misfortune are intertwined.

"It's not what Senior Yuhua thinks, but what the Empress thinks."

Lin Xian smiled slightly and transmitted his thoughts through divine sense.

The Feathered Emperor pondered this matter, realizing that it was to confirm Ye Fan's identity as the reincarnation of the Holy Body. After much deliberation, he finally said in a deep voice, "General Chuanying is old and blind, and he must have mistaken me for someone else. There are no more emperors in the mortal world, which is one of the core reasons why the Feathered Divine Dynasty split from the Divine Organization back then."

"I am unwilling to wait for the reincarnation of the Emperor, and I want to establish myself as Emperor."

"Now that I have attained enlightenment, the divine organization has already lost."

Ye Fan was overjoyed. After so many years, he had finally encountered a Supreme Emperor with discerning eyes who did not believe Lin Xian's one-sided story.

However, before Ye Fan could be happy for long, Yu Huatai coughed lightly and said, "But since he is the reincarnation of the Holy Body, the karma from back then should be settled."

"Ye, the Holy Body, I wish to entrust the Ascension Dao lineage to you, what do you say?"

"A quasi-emperor of the sixth heaven is not worthy of being the emperor of the Heavenly Court, but he is more than qualified to be a feathered emperor."

(End of this chapter)