In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 651 [Internal Strife in Heaven, Fishing Out the Supreme Being]

There are three wondrous flowers in the world, each more mysterious than the last. The Demon God Flower can forge the foundation of a Great Emperor, which is why the Demon Emperor Xue Yueqing rose to power. The Divine Flower can enhance the cultivation of a Great Emperor, bringing him to perfection. The Ruthless Great Emperor once witnessed it.

The Harmony Flower can make one an emperor. Whether you are about to attain the Dao, have a holy body, or a hegemon's body, no matter how much the world restricts you, even if you are as weak as an emperor, you can still prove the Dao by obtaining this flower. Such a mysterious effect makes it the number one treasure in the world, and you wouldn't trade it for the elixir of immortality.

"The Harmony Flower has only appeared once, even in the mythical era, and it only blooms once every million years. Where is it now?"

Even the First Divine General Chuan Ying was moved at this moment. If one had the Dao-Merging Flower, no difficulty or danger would be a problem.

Mythical eras often feature legends of multiple emperors standing side by side. This refers not only to the ancient Heavenly Court, but also to the existence of the Chaos Body and the Dao-Merging Flower, marking an extremely brilliant era and the glorious beginning of a system based on the body as a species.

All the quasi-emperors in the heavens went mad upon hearing those three words. Even if a supreme being were right before them, they would have the urge to rush forward and snatch it, for it was an opportunity to become an emperor.

"I went to the desolate ancient forbidden zone to ask for the Dao-Merging Flower, but I failed."

Lin Xian casually revealed the clue about the Dao-Merging Flower: "The Desolate Lord once said that the Dao-Merging Flower was reserved for the Desolate Ancient Holy Body."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over the heads of one quasi-emperor after another, instantly calming them down.

The desolate forbidden zone is a no-man's-land, no joke.

The reputation of the Devouring Demon Emperor was even more extreme than that of the Dark Sovereign of the Forbidden Zone of Life. He once slaughtered all the kings to achieve enlightenment, making it one of the most bloody and cruel eras.

In other great eras, young emperors with broad minds would let go of admirable opponents, but in the eras of ruthless people, any passing geniuses would have their life essence drained.

"Holy Lord, the Harmony Flower is ultimately an external thing."

Ye Fan sighed softly and shook his head. After refining the Primordial Essence Blood, his strength had advanced further. He was confident that he could break through the Holy Body's restraints and prepare to become the first Great Emperor himself, and then let Lin Xian become an Emperor with the Dao Integration Flower.

Unexpectedly, Lin Xian gave up using the Harmony Flower to make up for the defects of the acquired Chaos Body and chose to keep it for himself.

However, he did not adopt this method; he wanted to forge his own path.

"The Holy Lord is dead! You made the choice, Heavenly Emperor."

Lin Xian shouted loudly and said in a powerful voice, "I am no longer the Ancient Sacred Body, but the Chaos Supreme. I made my choice back then, so don't blame me for taking the second path."

By completing the Chaos Body, one can also defy the heavens and attain the Dao. Therefore, Lin Xian has been searching for clues about Wang Bo and has reached an agreement with the Golden Crow Demon Emperor to comprehend his Heavenly Heart Imprint.

"I will give you the Dao-Merging Flower. I have no need for external things. I will first become an emperor, then lead everyone to become emperors, discover a path to immortality, and realize the coexistence of emperors in the Heavenly Court!"

Ye Fan stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an invincible confidence. After refining the bloodline of the Great Emperor Wushi and receiving guidance from the Desolate Lord, his cultivation had reached the eighth level, making him capable of fighting the Supreme Being Gai Jiuyou. He was simply suppressing himself and not undergoing tribulation.

He wanted to transcend the eighth and ninth heavens, as well as the Great Emperor Tribulation, to ascend to the heavens in one step and directly attain enlightenment.

"The Harmony Flower is not something that belongs to either of us; it is now the best choice."

Lin Xian said calmly, "It's not that I haven't tried to go to the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Zone, but the Empress's will is clearly more inclined towards her brother's reincarnation."

Before Ye Fan becomes an emperor, this flower cannot be touched. But if Ye Fan becomes an emperor, what use will he have for the Dao Integration Flower?

What's the difference between an emperor who attains enlightenment through flowers and a human immortal who consumes immortal elixirs? Human immortals are the weakest of true immortals, so the emperor who attains enlightenment through flowers will inevitably be a bit weaker than an emperor who attains enlightenment through normal means.

Even the Flawless Emperor couldn't defeat him, let alone the Holy Body Heavenly Emperor. Using him or not makes no difference; it's just another vicious cycle.

"Then there's nothing more to discuss. The struggle for the Imperial Path must end in a single battle!"

Ye Fan spoke in a loud voice, his gaze sharp as lightning, piercing the hearts of one powerful figure after another, causing cultivators from all realms to bow their heads and dare not meet his eyes, like an emperor descending to earth, possessing supreme majesty.

The throne is not something you can negotiate, but something you can fight for. If you are powerful enough, why not achieve enlightenment on the spot?

Chuan Ying laughed loudly, brandishing his stone club with surging fighting spirit: "That's right, it should have been done long ago."

"We cultivators have nothing to fear in a battle!"

Lin Xian responded forcefully, and the chaotic energy in his palm swirled, revealing a divine diagram that evolved into the innate Dao, with the birth and death of the Eight Trigrams, and the rotation of earth, water, wind, and fire, generating the vast universe.

During this time, Ye Fan's cultivation level rose again, and Lin Xian also gained something. He cultivated in seclusion in the Feng family and finally refined this Innate Dao Diagram, which combines the images of innate chaos and acquired Bagua, forming two sides of the same coin. It has unparalleled divine power and is specifically designed to counter the Holy Body.

The two supreme beings clashed, and a terrifying aura swirled, sweeping across the entire arena. Even the quasi-emperors could not stand firm and bowed their heads in homage.

"Can't we reconcile?"

A deep voice rang out, and the young man Gai Jiuyou strode over, dispersing his supreme aura and allowing everyone present to catch their breath.

"At this moment, Senior Gai must be joking."

Lin Xian's eyes were solemn as she said in a deep voice, "Senior, will you support me or choose him?"

"The Emperor is ultimately the ruler of the Heavenly Court."

Gai Jiuyou stood with his hands behind his back, his peerless elegance like a god suppressing the entire scene. Although his words were gentle, his attitude clearly favored Ye Fan, advising, "Young friend, you should still prioritize the overall situation."

In an instant, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With three supreme beings exerting pressure, even a Chaos Body should have to give in.

"The greater good comes first; whoever becomes emperor will control the greater good!"

Lin Xian laughed loudly, with a hint of determination, then turned around like a tiger, staring straight at the aura of Emperor Jun, and roared, "Fellow Daoist Jinwu, there's no need to wait any longer."

Today!

Today is the day!

It is both a day of great joy and a time for enlightenment.

Emperor Jun nodded in acknowledgment. With a flick of his golden imperial robe, as if wings were soaring through the heavens, boundless divine light emanated from the altar between his brows, and a grand voice resounded throughout the world: "I, Emperor Jun, have attained enlightenment today and ascended to the rank of Great Emperor..."

A celestial bird, its golden light gleaming like the light of a Dao Tribulation, soared into the sky, laughing proudly across the universe, reaching the highest heavens and exploring the deepest hells, its aura so vast and unfathomable.

"Boom!"

The Golden Crow's speed was extremely fast, no less than that of an emperor. In an instant, it arrived at the edge of the universe's desolate star field. Its peerless imperial tribulation shook the heavens and covered one star river after another.

The rules of the Great Dao are being reshaped and reforged. The old order has vanished like dust, and a brand new Imperial Dao is being conceived. It will shock the ages and dominate the universe, overshadow all other paths, and rule over everything!
"Is it finally starting?"

In the desolate tower of the Eastern Wilderness, the Azure Emperor slightly opened his eyes, gazing into the depths of the universe, sensing that the Heavenly Heart Mark was gradually fading away, but he no longer needed it.

My own universe, my own immortal realm, I shall create my own Heavenly Heart, for my will is the will of Heaven. Thunder roared, chaotic energy surged to the heavens, and billions of feet of blazing lightning descended upon the world like divine punishment. Each bolt spanned several star systems, as thick as an ancient divine pillar, carrying the pressure of creation, shaking the stars and making all living beings bow their heads to witness the birth of the sole ruler!
"Throughout the ages, another remarkable figure will be added."

The Supreme Beings within the Forbidden Zone of Life awoke. The commotion caused by the Great Emperor's Tribulation prevented them from sleeping. Gazing at the familiar yet unfamiliar sea of ​​lightning, they couldn't help but shake their heads, filled with emotion, recalling their first life.

"Is it that impressive? It's just barely passing, merely stepping into the threshold of the imperial path."

Another supreme being coldly said, his eyes bloodthirsty, looking towards the heavens, pondering whether or not to make a move. This was a tradition of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Success grants the title of Great Emperor, whose might dominates the universe; failure grants the title of Supreme Universe Dragon Hunter, who obtains blood to prolong life.

One emperor is born, another dies, just like the cycle of heaven.

"Be careful of the Heavenly Court," a supreme being in the same forbidden zone warned. This era is different from the past; all the outstanding figures of the ages have gathered here, crowding into this moment, all for the sake of the path to immortality.

Even the Heavenly Court has its supreme rulers, who, even in this life-bound forbidden zone, cannot act arbitrarily.

"The Heavenly Court is too busy to take care of itself."

The Supreme Being, who was always watching the Heavenly Court, coldly laughed and said, "It seems that the throne has been divided."

A golden road soars into the universe, leading into the mythical battlefield. Dragons and phoenixes dance, Qilin protects the Dharma, and Xuanwu paves the way. Ye Fan stands on it, exuding an indescribable domineering aura, as if the Heavenly Emperor has descended to earth.

Lin Xianlai fought, and with each step he took, a green lotus vanished and the chaotic energy swirled, as if the universe was being created and all things were evolving, mysterious and profound, like a celestial being.

The two supreme beings fought to the edge of the universe, shattering galaxies and obliterating even the Great Dao!
"Six Paths Reincarnation Fist!" Ye Fan roared, his golden blood energy soaring into the sky. He was like a fully-formed holy body striking out, shaking the world. His combat power was constantly rising, shattering the heavens and creating a black hole.

The battle with Gai Jiuyou was not his peak condition. There is still room for improvement. He has not yet crossed the two thresholds of the Nine Heavens and the alternative path to enlightenment. He is in the rising period and is getting stronger every moment.

"A magnificent and spectacular burial of the Milky Way!"

Lin Xian sat cross-legged on the Chaos Diagram, wearing a Daoist robe and an imperial crown. He brandished the Time Blade in his hand, slashing out and tearing through the universe, annihilating time and space. It seemed as if an illusory river of time rushed out and submerged the endless starry river.

The collision of the two would be too much for even a quasi-emperor in the Ninth Heaven to withstand; however, this was merely a warm-up.

"Heavenly Emperor Fist!"

Ye Fan stood firm in the Divine Forbidden Domain, activating the All-Word Secret. On this day, he entered the Imperial Path Domain again, unleashing an overwhelming imperial aura, every strand of which was enough to crush the heavens.

"The Emperor of Heaven steps on time!"

Lin Xian spoke slowly, and at this moment, there was not only the meaning of time, but the long river beneath their feet also seemed to solidify, carrying a mysterious aura of destiny. Stepping out of the long river, one's fate is not predetermined.

Like a celestial emperor residing high in the nine heavens, looking down upon the turbulent world, through the passage of time, he alone remains, eternally indestructible.

"It has the aura of that mythical chaotic being."

Within the Immortal Tomb, the Longevity Celestial Venerable's pupils contracted, becoming incredibly deep, as he pondered whether or not to make a move. Back then, the Boundless Celestial Venerable had severed the Chaos Body and gained immense benefits.

Some believe that Wuliang Tianzun, relying on the profound mysteries of chaos, lived through countless lifetimes and became Emperor Fuxi in later generations, the first supreme being of the ancient times, capable of fighting the immortal emperor.

"Chaotic body...delicious."

In a desolate galaxy, in a deathly underworld, a chaotic monster looked up and swallowed hard, its underworld treasure spinning in its palm, unable to contain its loneliness.

If he were to devour Lin Xian, he could achieve a flawless chaotic body, and becoming an immortal in the future would not be a dream.

Should we make a move?

The Source God and Source Ghost hesitated, their gazes shifting from the edge of the universe to the mythical battlefield. Chuan Ying and Gai Jiuyou, two unconventional Daoists, chose to support Ye Fan, the Lord of Heaven.

However, Lin Xian was not without help. At least Wanlong Huang was very willing to help his son-in-law become the Chaos Emperor, which would greatly increase the probability of the whole family embarking on the path to immortality in the future.

"Ring!"

A thunderous roar echoed throughout the Holy City of the Big Dipper, followed by a dazzling display of purple-gold light. The Myriad Dragon Bell, forged from divine purple-gold, returned to its master's hand. In an instant, the bell's toll resounded throughout the heavens, shaking the hearts of all. A true purple dragon broke through the nine heavens and descended upon the mythical battlefield.

"Fellow Daoist Dragon Emperor, are you also proficient in the Dao of Sound?" Gai Jiuyou smiled slightly and said, "I have a Celestial Melody for Tribulation Transcending, and I hope you will evaluate it."

"Let's go together."

The Dragon Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, glanced at the First Divine General Chuan Ying, and said calmly, "If you don't become an emperor, you'll just be a similar person in the end."

"Hehe, fellow Daoist, save one for me."

The figure of the Carefree Celestial Venerable vanished, stepping on the Xingzi Secret Technique, and appeared out of nowhere, walking behind Chuan Ying.

Startled, the first general of the ancient Heavenly Court felt a chill run down his spine. He quickly turned around to be on guard, cursing under his breath, "That old bastard is a real monster..."

"Is it just the two of you?" Gai Jiuyou asked slowly, his gaze deep. "Lin Xian must have more than just this many connections in the forbidden zone."

"Those four guys on the ancient star are a bit troublesome; they even possess the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation," said the Carefree Celestial Venerable coldly. "The rest of you go deal with them."

"I knew long ago that you were no good. The inherently evil Lin Xian colluded with the forbidden zone of life to plot against the Emperor."

Holding his weapon, Chuanying's eyes blazed with fury as he roared, "Today we will eradicate you scourges of the forbidden zones, set things right, and restore order to the Heavenly Court!"

"You're not enough. Let the Emperor come." The Carefree Celestial Venerable laughed. As one of the Nine Celestial Venerables, he was on equal footing with the Emperor back then and didn't take Chuan Ying seriously at all.

"If you were at your peak, I would leave without a word," Chuan Ying mocked. "But right now, you can only unleash a few beams of time."

"Young man, let this old Taoist teach you to respect your elders."

The Celestial Venerable of Freedom made a ruthless move with unimaginable speed. His figure was as agile as a true dragon, and his Dao waves were as vast as a surging ocean. Every strand was wrapped with the power of the origin of time, eroding all paths. Wherever he swept, the starry sky became empty, and ancient history trembled, fully demonstrating the supreme divine power of the Celestial Venerable of Freedom.

Gai Jiuyou also fought against Wanlonghuang, and the battle reached the ends of the heavens. Both of them had the aura of supreme beings, and for a time neither could defeat the other.

Those who achieve enlightenment through unconventional means are comparable to those who have severed their own paths to supreme power. However, if a supreme power ascends to a higher level, such individuals are no match for them and often face life-threatening situations. They can only rely on stalling for time and eventually be worn down to death.

The opportunity for advancement comes only once, so it must be approached with utmost care. It can be said that this is now second only to the life-or-death battle.

Such a fierce battle naturally had far-reaching consequences, and some people eventually couldn't hold back any longer.

Inside the Immortal Tomb Forbidden Zone, the Eternal Life Celestial Venerable rose and sat down again, hesitating several times and still wavering, repeatedly communicating with other Supreme Beings. On the contrary, a golden light slashed out from within the Celestial Forbidden Zone, its killing intent overwhelming and its determination unwavering.

(End of this chapter)