In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 634 [I'll Fight the Emperor, Really?]

The corpses of emperors and sovereigns are immortal and can endure even in the Dharma-ending Age. This is the embodiment of the profound meaning of the immortal scriptures and one of the foundations of the system based on the body as a species.

The Green Jade Turtle possesses a supreme and wondrous method, inscribed with numerous runes, capable of transforming the remains of imperial masters into corpse energy—this is the so-called Demonic Mist.

The Devil Mist may seem ordinary, but once it encounters the laws of the Imperial Way, it transforms into a black hole, drawing in vital energy and plundering blood essence, making it a nemesis of the Elderly Supreme.

However, the Undying Heavenly Blade is a weapon, not a supreme being that can sever itself. Although it is limited and the imperial formation is corroded, it is still excited. The blade light it cleaves out is like a river of stars, shattering the universe and its killing intent reaching the heavens.

"Boom!"

The broken green cauldron pressed down, the immortal laws shone brightly, and the enemies were filled with hatred upon meeting, the clanging sound echoing throughout the mythical battlefield.

"hold head high!!!"

The Fuxi Dragon Stele emitted a series of dragon roars, interfering with the trajectory of the sword light and suppressing this part of the starry sky.

"Crash!"

The chaotic blue lotus rippled, connecting all the heavens and myriad paths, cascading down in waterfalls, like a galaxy turned upside down, illuminating the human world.

The clash between the imperial weapons became increasingly terrifying. The Heavenly Blade fought to its limit, becoming evenly matched with the Lord of Reincarnation from back then, almost like an ancient emperor descending to earth.

"I am the Heavenly Dao!"

The Undying Heavenly Blade roared, unleashing its supreme divine power. The other imperial weapons, protected by the laws of the ultimate Dao and the laws of immortality, did not suffer much damage. Only the Green Turtle, a secret treasure, was completely shattered under the blade's light, its jade pieces turning into a shower of green light.

"Even now, Ning Fei, you still won't wake up!"

Lin Xian shouted, "The Heavenly Blade is trapped, its offspring are kidnapped, and the Heavenly Empress is humiliated. If the Undying Emperor could truly descend to the mortal world, he would have done so long ago. He is entangled with the Great Emperor Wushi and is also caught in a dilemma on the path to immortality, with no time to spare."

"Clang!"

Silver celestial halberds danced in the air, and Ning Fei moved. The Emperor had not yet descended, indicating that the tide had turned and the mortal realm belonged to the Heavenly Court.

The Emperor is a deity and has no need to linger in the mortal realm. However, if he and the Empress wish to remain in the mortal world, they must receive the protection of the Heavenly Court.

"Pity."

Chuan Ying shook his head, showing no joy at Ning Fei's actions, but instead lamenting, "Doing this goes against his principles, and he will never have the chance to become an emperor again in this life. That woman has truly ruined his life."

“You are not him, how can you know his joy?” Gai Jiuyou said with a calm smile, “A state of mind that is perfect can also be considered a kind of enlightenment.”

"Fine, fine, fine, you're courting death, I'll grant your wish!" The Undying Heavenly Blade was enraged, and its divine power manifested in full. With a shout, it summoned the faith of the former Heavenly Emperor, gathered the power of thought from all the heavens and myriad realms, and was about to unleash its supreme divine power.

The Immortal Emperor is the supreme deity of all races, not just a figure of speech. His faith is comparable to Buddhism, or even more terrifying. He has manifested the Dao Fruit, and is the supreme being known as the Immortal Daoist.

The Big Dipper, the Sacred Cliff, shone with boundless brilliance. The Immortal Daoist, who was originally on the verge of death, suddenly saw a glimmer of hope and laughed loudly, saying, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist."

With the convergence of the Great Dao of Faith, the Immortal Daoist's blood and energy returned to their peak, a fact as terrifying as the divine self of Amitabha Buddha, possessing supreme mystery.

"Buzz!"

The Investiture of the Gods was burning, radiating brilliant immortal light. Three hundred and sixty-five runes manifested, suppressing all the heavens and myriad realms, and imprisoning the primordial spirit of the Undying Daoist.

"You really think you can stop me with just one secret treasure?"

The Immortal Daoist sneered and unleashed a variety of Heavenly Emperor secret techniques, terrifying to the extreme. He knew everything the Heavenly Emperor knew, and could be considered a miniature Immortal Heavenly Emperor, or a self-inflicted, supreme version of the Heavenly Emperor.

"when!"

Suddenly, chaotic energy surged within Purple Mountain, the Beginningless Bell rang, and supreme will manifested. The Undying Heavenly Blade resembled an ancient emperor, and the Beginningless Immortal Bell was no less powerful; it was the true jailer guarding the Undying Daoist.

"I am the Heavenly Dao!"

The Immortal Daoist roared, bathing in the power of faith, appearing like a supreme celestial ruler governing all things, his divine might awe-inspiring.

"The Way of Heaven has neither beginning nor end!"

The majestic deity of the Wushi Bell said that the Dao and Law of the Wushi Emperor were terrifying to the extreme, merging the long river of time and the vast ocean of space into one, endless and evolving into chaos.

"This kind of Tao and Dharma..."

The Supreme Being within the Northern Dipper Forbidden Zone was startled. The Carefree Celestial Venerable's eyes flashed with divine light as he pushed the evolution of space and time to its extreme. Even at his peak, he had only mastered half of the Primordial Dao.

The conflict between Purple Mountain and Sacred Cliff was very subtle. Just when everyone was hesitating whether to make a move, a golden road stretched across the Eastern Wilderness, vast and mighty, suppressing everything.

"Whip it!"

As Ye Fan entered the Great Perfection Sacred Body, he suddenly shouted, and a divine weapon, three feet six and a half inches long, divided into twenty-one sections and engraved with eighty-four talismans, flew over, flowing with thousands of divine lights, specifically designed to counter the Great Dao of the Primordial Spirit.

"Hengyu's secret treasure."

The Immortal Daoist was immediately shocked. Back then, when Emperor Hengyu went to the Primordial Ancient Mine to fish for the Immortal Emperor, he was actually fishing for the Immortal Daoist. Although there was no result, he deliberately refined such a special imperial treasure for the sake of future generations, specifically to counter the gods of faith.

Each profession has its own expertise. The Carefree Celestial Venerable rivals the Heavenly Emperor in speed and is known as being close to an immortal. The Great Emperor Hengyu is the same; his way of training troops is unparalleled throughout the ages.

The material used for the God-Slaying Whip is also extraordinary; it is a branch of a humanoid divine medicine, possessing supreme divine power.

"It's time to settle the scores of the past karma." Ye Fan shouted, wielding the God-Slaying Whip and the Investiture of the Gods in conjunction with it to suppress the Undying Daoist, beating this supreme being to wash away the humiliation of the Holy Cliff Youth Training.

The youth training back then was ostensibly about guidance and training, but in reality, it was all about being beaten every day. The Ancient Sacred Body served as the Undying Daoist's punching bag, only able to retaliate occasionally, and then what followed was even more brutal retaliation.

With the Immortal Daoist suppressed, the Heavenly Blade was isolated and helpless, surrounded and attacked by Ning Fei, Gai Jiuyou, Chuan Ying, Chaos Green Lotus, Fuxi Dragon Stele, and Emperor's Green Cauldron. There was no suspense in this situation.

If it were an imperial artifact, it would have been destroyed long ago. Even the Heavenly Blade, which was almost a celestial artifact, broke apart after struggling for a while, and the aura of destruction swept across the entire star sea.

But then, an unusual phenomenon appeared.

"The phoenix rises from the ashes, reborn from the flames!"

With a loud shout, the Undying Heavenly Blade truly seemed less like a weapon and more like an ancient supreme being wielding numerous wondrous techniques. It unleashed rainbow light, as if blood were surging, and the blade was reforged into one.

"what is this?"

Chuan Ying was startled; he hadn't encountered such a mysterious phenomenon when he fought Tian Dao back then.

"The Nine Immortal Golds each possess profound mysteries and are the essential path to obtaining immortal artifacts."

Ning Fei, the First Divine General, knew many secrets and revealed them at this moment: "There have been many imperial weapons throughout history, but very few imperial weapons have awakened the ultimate mystery of Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold. The Heavenly Blade has come to an end."

"As long as it's not a celestial artifact, it can be destroyed!"

Gai Jiuyou shouted, "Let's see how many times it can be reborn!"

Several top experts launched a powerful attack, causing the Heavenly Blade to tremble and shatter time and time again. In the end, the Heavenly Blade's regeneration and healing speed became increasingly slow.

"Who dares to claim immortality, who calls themselves eternal? Even the desolate tower has dimmed!"

Lin Xian activated the Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Technique and launched a fierce attack. His Chaotic Body unleashed its power, and a continuous surge of essence rushed in, as terrifying as a small universe exploding.

The Azure Lotus, the Immortal Staff, the Dragon Sword, the Green Cauldron, the Dragon Stele, and a Time Blade all simultaneously unleashed their devastation, causing the heavens to tremble and the ages to collapse. Everything was shattered, and all was reduced to nothingness. "You've forced me to this point!"

The Undying Heavenly Blade, though broken into five or six pieces, stubbornly reunited. This imperial weapon, awakened with the profound mysteries of immortal metal, was invincible, like an immortal emperor who could live on. It roared and howled, "I would rather slumber for tens of thousands of years than not invite the supreme deity to descend to earth and annihilate you rebellious traitors!"

The Heavenly Blade had reached a dead end, almost to the point of total destruction. Its entire body glowed, and a mysterious law manifested, echoing throughout the universe, calling upon the supreme Heavenly Emperor.

"not good!"

Several unorthodox enlightened beings paled and instinctively retreated. If the Emperor were to appear, even with just one hand, he would be enough to sweep across the world.

Even if a master at the Heavenly Emperor level is completely incompetent, he is still a Heavenly Emperor, above Emperors and Sovereigns.

Rumble!
The Heavenly Blade paid an incredibly heavy price, but the god revealed a sinister smile, for he knew he had succeeded.

A supreme phantom appeared, incomparably tall, towering above the mortal world. Although not its true form, it was truly the Heavenly Emperor. Its laws were blurred, yet it was enough to shatter everything, causing everyone to tremble.

That aura, that majesty, even made those who achieved enlightenment through unconventional means pale in comparison, bowing down to him.

"The Immortal Emperor!"

Ning Fei's expression changed, and he instinctively tried to escape, pulling the Empress to hide in the desolate edge of the universe.

"go!"

Chuan Ying also revealed a bitter smile. The Emperor was invincible. The Undying Heavenly Blade could summon the Emperor's phantom, but he could not summon the Emperor's avatar.

"Hold on."

Gai Jiuyou's expression was solemn as he shouted, "It's just a phantom. It might not be able to kill so many experts before its magic power is exhausted."

If the three Supreme Beings were in such a state, the rest of the Quasi-Emperors were even worse off. Their faces were deathly pale, and they trembled in the face of that overwhelming imperial might, almost bowing down in defiance.

That's not the Supreme Being, that's the Emperor, a genuine, flawless ruler, someone who has truly attained enlightenment.

Unless a genuine emperor is found, who in the world can withstand his attacks?

"Fellow Daoists, do not panic. Our Heavenly Court also has supreme experts of the Heavenly generation, and they have descended upon us!"

Lin Xian shouted to bolster morale, emphasizing that his side also had figures no less capable than the Emperor.

who is it?

Many people's hearts skipped a beat as they looked behind the Heavenly Army. Some high-ranking members of the Heavenly Court who knew the secrets were secretly delighted. Could it be that Little Nannan has arrived?

That's the Dao Fruit of the Ruthless Great Emperor, no weaker than that of the Heavenly Emperor.

However, when Gai Jiuyou looked back and scanned the star field with his divine sense, he still couldn't find the cute little girl.

Where are the masters who are no weaker than the Emperor?!

Everyone was filled with anticipation, and even the phantom of the Emperor became somewhat solemn, waiting attentively for a moment.

Under the watchful eyes of countless gazes, the void remained silent, utterly still, yet not a single Heavenly Emperor stepped forward to turn the tide.

The Heavenly Court does have experts at the Heavenly Emperor level, but they are all old, weak, sick, or disabled, making it very difficult for them to take action.

The Undying Heavenly Blade sneered, "Playing tricks, even the Emperor has reincarnated. Who can contend with the Heavenly Emperor? Prepare to die."

"Be bold!"

Lin Xian gave a rebuke, then bowed towards a corner of the starry sky, saying with utmost piety and solemnity, "I request the Tribulation Transcending Celestial Venerable, the Underworld Emperor, and the Origin Emperor to take action."

The masters of the "Tian" generation are not Heavenly Emperors or Heavenly Sovereigns, but Heavenly Venerables!

"Three Great Emperors?!"

Many powerful figures gasped in shock. Could it be that they were really about to witness the clash of emperors and the determination of the supreme rulers of all ages?
Everyone looked over, but they did not see the three supreme and majestic Dharma images. Only a fat Taoist priest wearing a purple-gold crown and ancient Taoist robes from the mythological era stood in the void, with three supreme Netherworld artifacts floating around him, creating a chaotic scene.

"Is it true that I hit the Emperor?!"

Duan De broke out in a cold sweat in an instant, feeling as if he was about to be tricked to death by Lord Lin. However, facing the immense pressure from the Emperor, he dared not show any weakness. Instead, he put on his best acting skills, pretending to be calm and composed, and said leisurely: "To become an immortal and build the Dao for millions of autumns, stars fall and the moon withers, and sorrow fills the heart. In one sleep, emperors fall for eternity. The Heavenly Court has collapsed, where can one wander?"

The three magical artifacts rise and fall, transcending the mundane yet remaining natural, mysterious and profound.

"Greetings, Heavenly Venerable!"

As Lin Xian bowed deeply, countless cultivators followed suit, making Duan De appear exceptionally noble and superior.

"Damn it, where did this fatso get his clothes?"

Deep within the Heavenly Army, Longma gasped. Clothes make the man, and Duan De, dressed in mythical ancient robes, truly possessed a certain aura.

"What he just pulled off from a quasi-emperor's body was most likely a quasi-emperor's battle armor from the mythical era that has been passed down to this day."

Black Emperor curled his lip and muttered, "We're fighting bloody battles ahead, and this bastard is hogging all the spoils. We'll give him a good beating later."

“Three Underworld Emperor Weapons, that’s not easy to get.” Longma grinned. Even they, his own people, were shocked by the equipment in front of Duan De, let alone the other outsiders.

The illusory image of the Emperor was ultimately not the real Emperor. It only contained partial memories and could not see the truth. Looking at the extraordinary Duan De, a sense of apprehension arose in its heart.

Back then, as the Crown Prince of the Ancient Heavenly Court, he naturally had dealings with the Underworld Lord, a powerful figure second only to the Emperor. Millions of years have passed, and he has only become more terrifying.

Where can one wander now that the Heavenly Court has collapsed? The Underworld Lord composed this poem, perhaps believing that the collapse of the ancient Heavenly Court was caused by the Heavenly Emperor?

Why has the Lord of the Underworld come here?

The phantom of the Emperor probed and asked...
"The world does not meet my expectations, I have failed to achieve my goals and tears fall. I sit in the courtyard, drinking lightly, and when I rise, a million years have passed outside the window." Duan De sighed softly, not giving a direct answer, but simply lamenting.

"If it really is the Underworld Emperor, then we're in big trouble."

The Undying Heavenly Blade reassembled and fell into the hands of the Emperor's phantom. In an instant, its power rose to another level, as if it could kill emperors and slaughter empires.

Even the Emperor would have to be extremely cautious when facing an old monster like the Underworld Lord.

"Little Phoenix..."

Duan De spoke slowly, still in that ancient and weathered tone, like an ancient celestial being walking out of mythology, with an air of authority.

"not good!"

Chuan Ying's expression changed, realizing that his secret had been exposed. Back then, the Underworld Lord raised phoenixes in the Immortal Realm and often jokingly referred to himself as a chicken farmer in the Underworld. He was also very informal when addressing the Heavenly Emperor, either calling him by his name directly or calling him "little chick."

Even the First Divine General could see the flaw, let alone the Emperor.

In the blink of an eye, a blade of light cleaved through the starry river.

(End of this chapter)