In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 589 [The Everlasting Emperors, the Desperate Golden Crow]

"The ancient star is a place for nurturing spirits. It has ninety-nine dragon mountains from the mythical era, which can also be used to nurture corpses. If you are buried here, you can form the reincarnation seal in the shortest possible time."

Emperor Yan Shennong paused, glanced at Duan De, and slowly said, "Generally speaking, it takes millions of years for an emperor's corpse to become spiritual, but on the ancient star of the primordial world, it only takes hundreds of thousands, or even tens of thousands of years."

The Emperor is a true Heavenly Emperor. Even the proud Nine Heavenly Venerables have to join forces to fight against him. Even the Forbidden Zone of Life has to admit that his combat power is far above that of the Supreme Being.

If he possesses spiritual powers, he will surely attain enlightenment and once again awe the universe; he cannot possibly remain unknown.

The Venerable Ones proposed the names of one ancient emperor after another, and then rejected them one by one. The most special emperors all had origins and could not possibly be the Venerable Ones communicating with spirits.

"It only takes hundreds of thousands of years for the Great Emperor to become spiritually connected. If it were the Heavenly Emperor, would it take even longer, just like when the Underworld Emperor formed four Reincarnation Seals, which spanned three whole eras?"

Yu Huatai pondered deeply, expanding the scope to the ancient era. Perhaps the remains of the Emperor were nurtured for millions of years before emerging in the early ancient period.

"Fuxi? The first emperor of the ancient era, his status is very special and highly suspicious."

All eyes immediately fell on Lin Xian. He had obtained the Fuxi inheritance and possessed the imperial weapon Fuxi Dragon Stele, raising many questions.

"The Feng clan has human heads and dragon bodies. Could it be that the Emperor is a true dragon?"

Lin Xian's eyes transformed into dazzling golden pupils, his aura as deep as the abyss, with wave after wave of dragon energy rising up. His bloodline was purer than that of the Myriad Dragon Nest, beyond doubt. He calmly said, "Emperor Fu was another ancient celestial being from the mythological era who formed the Reincarnation Seal and attained enlightenment a second time. He was not an emperor."

"Since ancient times, the legends of the Three Sovereigns have circulated on the primordial star. Based on our historical deductions, we believe that Fuxi is more like the Boundless Heavenly Venerable."

Emperor Yan spoke up, saying that he, along with Emperor Huang, Laozi, and Shakyamuni, had conducted an investigation and found that Fuxi was not a divine being with spiritual power.

The ancient planet of the Primordial Era is a place where hidden talents abound. Except for a few supreme beings who have not entered the forbidden zone and have truly passed away, most of the others will come to Earth at least once. This has resulted in an extremely complex bloodline on this planet, with all sorts of lineages, and there may even be a lineage of the Holy Tyrant.

"It was actually him, the Boundless Heavenly Venerable." The Feathered Fossil Embryo was secretly surprised, and then suggested another candidate: "The Demon Emperor is also a strong suspect. He attained enlightenment with a snow rabbit, yet his combat power is heaven-defying to the extreme."

The Emperor's origins remain a mystery. Some say he is human, while others say he is a holy spirit; there is still no definitive answer.

Lin Xian denied it again, saying, "I met the Demon Emperor not long ago; he is not him."

"The Demon Emperor didn't die either!"

Old Golden Crow's lips twitched. He thought he was about to become an emperor and could laugh at the universe. Apart from the forbidden zones of life, he had no great enemies. But he did not expect that the old guys were all hiding their true intentions.

It's one thing that the Demon Emperor Wan Qing didn't pass away, but the Demon King Xue Yueqing also lives on forever; it's simply insidious beyond measure.

Even if he eventually becomes the Golden Crow Emperor, he will still have two retired emperors above him.

"Generation after generation of outstanding talents have amazed the world, conquering the path to immortality, with numerous methods emerging."

Gai Jiuyou sighed softly: "The path of the emperor is just the beginning; the path to immortality is full of heroes."

The Supreme Being sighed, and the Great Emperor pondered. They considered themselves the rulers of the great universe, reigning over the nine heavens and ten earths. Apart from immortality, they were almost omnipotent and had insight into all the heavens and myriad realms.

But now Lin Xian has personally unveiled a mysterious veil, telling them that the emperor's rule over the universe was just a manifestation; beyond the forbidden zones of life, there is an even greater dark force that has broken free from the cycle that occurs only once every tens of thousands of years.

"Throughout the ages, there have always been some outliers who have risen above all others."

Lin Xian slowly said, "The reason why you seniors were able to return to Kunlun is because you have stepped into the realm of immortality. Unlike the venerable ones in the forbidden zones, those great emperors and ancient emperors who have gone far in the path of immortality are not to be trifled with. Their methods must be heaven-defying."

"So... of the thirty emperors throughout the ages, how many of them were truly dead?" The Golden Crow Emperor suddenly sneered repeatedly, feeling an indescribable weariness.

The ancient emperors were said to never meet, and the contemporary emperors were said to be invincible and dominate the universe—it's all just a bunch of lies to fool the lower-ranking quasi-emperors.

Once you become an emperor, those old guys from the forbidden zone of life will jump out and try to reap the rewards. After you survive the tribulation of becoming an emperor, take a stroll around Earth and you will discover all sorts of clues.

If one were to achieve something even more astonishing, stepping onto the path of immortality and living another life, one would discover that this vast universe is not lonely at all, with masters everywhere.

"At the very least, the Devouring Empress has long existed in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Zone, and the ancient Divine Silkworm senior is still alive."

The Feathered Fossil Embryo slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Wan Qing, the Ancient Emperor of the Divine Silkworm is probably in the Heavenly Court now."

The Chaos Green Lotus swayed, scattering emerald light and breathing in Kunlun immortal energy. Its condition had clearly improved considerably. With a single movement of its three leaves, it opened the heavens and earth, where cosmic seeds were born and destroyed. A majestic figure appeared and said, "The Heavenly Emperor is the mastermind behind all things throughout the ages. He orchestrated the Immortal Path to lure and kill the Great Emperor. The Divine Emperor sensed this since the ancient times and thus allied with my Heavenly Court to protect himself."

“Ancient gods, immortal emperors, since they are called immortal, how can they pass away so easily?”

"The roar of the Fighting Saint Emperor in that immortal abode in Zhongzhou must still be echoing to this day."

"The path to immortality has begun in this lifetime. It seems the Emperor is about to make a big move."

Feathered Fossil Embryo said coldly that although he was not on the same side as the remnants of the ancient Heavenly Court, he also had no good feelings towards the Heavenly Emperor who destroyed the Heavenly Court and created the Primordial Era.

The Undying Emperor, who attained immortality by bathing in the blood of all emperors, was someone a newly born, not yet fully perfected emperor, was most wary of. The Feathered Emperor had already sensed this back in the Central Plains.

"With the Emperor Wushi restraining the Heavenly Emperor, the Heavenly Court can barely put up a fight with its current strength."

The Azure Emperor calmly remarked that although the Heavenly Emperors of the Heavenly Court were old, weak, sick, and disabled, making it inconvenient for them to take action, they were not truly dead and still had the power to influence the human world through weapons.

The Chaos Green Lotus, the Devouring Demon Jar, the Beginningless Emperor Bell, and the Divine Emperor's Immortal Robe—at crucial moments, the four Heavenly Emperors can manifest their backup plans through Heavenly Emperor Weapons.

Although the Emperor is powerful, he is in the open and can be manipulated and challenged.

What truly sends chills down one's spine is the Emperor, the strongest being since the beginning of mythology, the first supreme being, throughout countless ages.

Whether the Emperor's corpse is sentient or he never actually died, it is an extremely troublesome situation.

"I'd rather it be the former." Emperor Yan Shennong sighed. If it were the latter, how terrifying would an emperor who started cultivating from the mythological era be if he had lived to this day? Even if he hadn't become an immortal, he would be infinitely close to it.

"It can't be the former, it can only be the former, the Emperor's corpse falling into darkness." Lin Xian said with unwavering determination, "Our new Heavenly Court inherits from the ancient Heavenly Court, symbolizing light. Only our Emperor is the true Emperor. If a second Emperor appears, it will be the Dark Emperor."

"If the legitimacy of the Emperor is shaken, it will not only be a deviation in the power of faith, but will also affect the divine organization and the stance of that divine general."

A first-rate general who achieved enlightenment in an unconventional way, he definitely possesses the combat power of an emperor.

Even Ye Fan realized the seriousness of the problem and said in a deep voice, "What the Holy Lord said is very true. At the critical moment, I will offer up the Green Cauldron as proof."

The two exchanged a glance and nodded in acknowledgment. The green cauldron wasn't the key; the key was the divine child inside the cauldron.

"And the Netherworld Treasures." Duan De coughed lightly and said, "I have a feeling that if the Heavenly Court makes a big move, the Underworld is very likely to come and cause trouble."

Since ancient times, Heaven and the Underworld have been at odds. Since Lin Xian is using the name of the ancient Heaven, he has already made his stance clear. No matter what he does, the Underworld will cause trouble.

The Heavenly Nether Treasure, the Dark Emperor, the Undying Emperor, the Primordial God Emperor, the Devouring Empress, the Feathered Emperor, the Beginningless Emperor, and the Azure Emperor's scheme... As one name after another was thrown out, it became increasingly terrifying.

Old Golden Crow's face grew increasingly ashen, his knuckles turning white from gripping the weight so tightly. He realized he was on a sinking ship. If it were a single Great Emperor, Di Jun believed he was no weaker than anyone else, but... there were too many of them.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly turned around, looked at Gai Jiuyou, and said with a relieved tone, "Brother Dao, perhaps it is your turn to attain Dao in this life and become the ruler of the Heavenly Court."

This kind of heaven-defying situation is too much for a little golden crow to handle. Let's bring in an ancient monster instead.

There are too many variables on the path to immortality. He still needs to remain dormant for another lifetime. He is not a great emperor who can seal his own divine source.

Anyway, we've already survived a lifetime, so what's a few thousand more years?

Gai Jiuyou's lips twitched. If you can't handle it, I can. What kind of good job is the Great Emperor in this life? It's a hot potato. There are old antiques in front and little perverts behind. I am only one or two thousand years older than you. I am just a newcomer on the road to the Emperor with a life of nine thousand years.

"Fellow Daoist Di Jun is too modest. You lived a second life with extraordinary talent, and you are destined to become an emperor in this life and be the ruler of the Heavenly Court."

Gai Jiuyou said with utmost sincerity, "The Great Emperor is flawless and dominates this world. The entire Heavenly Court is counting on Fellow Daoist Jinwu to suppress the darkness and chaos and protect the peace of this world."

“I am of limited talent and learning, how can I be fit for such a high position?”

At this moment, the old Golden Crow was extremely humble, like a moral exemplar, his heart full of light, his eyes as bright as a burning sun. He performed three refusals and three concessions, and said righteously, "The universe has its own outstanding people, heroes emerge in great numbers, and he is worthy to be the master of the Heavenly Court."

“A man of exceptional talent.” Gai Jiuyou asked suspiciously, “You mean the Vermilion Bird Emperor, who couldn’t even summon down the Emperor’s Tribulation?”

“Naturally not that Vermilion Bird, I mean…” The old Golden Crow paused, looked around, and finally landed on the Feathered Fossil Embryo. He then said with deep emotion, “I beg Senior Feathered Fossil to come out of the mountains, take control of the world, and preside over the overall situation.”

The Feathered Stone Embryo trembled violently and immediately refused, saying, "How can I, an old man, become an emperor? Let Fellow Daoist Wan Qing take over; he still bears the Heavenly Heart Imprint."

"Although it is my mark of destiny, it is about to dissipate."

The Azure Emperor said with great authority, "I need to focus my energy on exploring the Immortal Realm. You may decide on the matter of becoming an emperor yourselves."

The Golden Age is so dazzling! The path to immortality has begun, and stars are vying for supremacy. To become an emperor in the Golden Age, one must not only enjoy the glory but also bear the pressure.

The battles for the Emperor's Path are child's play. The real challenge lies in the Immortal Path, in the supreme battles within the forbidden zones, and in the schemes devised by the Heavenly Emperors.

The throne, which should have been fiercely contested, is now like a hot potato.

Lin Xian patiently persuaded, "Senior Golden Crow, why refuse? Becoming an emperor in this life and competing for the path to immortality is an immense fortune."

Old Golden Crow's lips twitched. "If there's such good fortune, why don't you all step up? There must be a huge pitfall that requires the current emperor to jump into."

(End of this chapter)