The Heavenly Emperor of Chu

Chapter 203 The Return of the Taiyin Emperor
It wasn't until three thousand years after the Immortal Phoenix Path dissipated that a prodigy triggered the Great Tribulation of Attaining Dao, but the result was still failure.

The phantom of the Immortal Phoenix Emperor was too terrifying, its strength far surpassing that of ordinary Dao Prodigies. These geniuses didn't even have the combat power of an Imperial Dao, so how could they contend with the phantom of the Immortal Phoenix Emperor?
"How could this be? Is it possible that only after a long period of time, when the Great Emperor of the Immortal Phoenix's Dao imprint fades, will there be a possibility of attaining the Dao?" A prodigy couldn't help but show despair on his face.

This scene was exactly the same as the situation after the Taiyi Heavenly Emperor "passed away". Without exception, all the beings who triggered the great calamity of enlightenment fell under the sword of the Taiyi Heavenly Emperor's phantom.

"No, don't forget how Emperor Fuxi attained enlightenment. We can also emulate Emperor Fuxi, fight a bloody battle across the eight wastelands, and then break through with an invincible aura. Perhaps we can withstand the phantom of Emperor Xianhuang."

These words immediately caught the attention of many. Before attaining enlightenment, Fuxi had challenged all those seeking enlightenment at the Ultimate Imperial Pass. After defeating all the other seekers, the Great Emperor Fuxi, with his invincible spirit, successfully attained enlightenment.

"That's right. If someone can truly overpower all others, perhaps they can break through the shackles like Emperor Fuxi."

"Since that's the case, then there's nothing more to say. Let's fight the final battle at the Imperial Pass."

boom!
The next moment, that prodigy indeed unleashed a terrifying aura, formally declaring his challenge to the world. Soon, his actions seemed to have stirred up a hornet's nest, with pillars of light reaching the heavens rising from every corner of the universe, heading towards the ultimate imperial pass.

Clearly, they knew what that prodigy was planning. However, they had no choice but to risk their lives by attempting to break through the barrier.

But if one can defeat all rivals, there might truly be a chance to attain enlightenment.

Boom boom boom!
In an instant, the group of geniuses clashed fiercely before the ultimate imperial pass, unleashing terrifying power that shook the heavens and earth, drawing the attention of countless people.

Fortunately, the human realm had seen Chu Tianshu's feedback and its spatial strength had increased considerably; otherwise, the battle between these geniuses on the verge of attaining enlightenment would have likely destroyed the endless star river.

"what……"

Not long after, a shrill scream rang out, and the first genius to reach the Ultimate Imperial Pass was eliminated, falling from the Ultimate Imperial Pass.

Fortunately, he detonated his quasi-emperor weapon at the last moment, forcing back those geniuses, and thus he survived by sheer luck.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

"It's not that I'm inferior to Emperor Fuxi, it's just that there are too many geniuses in this era..."

That prodigy gave a bitter laugh. He believed himself to be no less than Emperor Fuxi, but unfortunately, the number of prodigies in this world was as numerous as rain, exceeding the imagination of ordinary people.

"Enough, enough, let's go back!"

Immediately, this person turned and left, voluntarily giving up the path to enlightenment.

For decades afterward, the great battle at the Ultimate Imperial Pass never ceased. Every now and then, the body of a prodigy would explode, illuminating the boundless starry river.

Most of these prodigies have reached the final stage, and the gap between them is not large. It is not an easy thing to stand out from the crowd.

Even those slightly stronger prodigies would be besieged by the crowd, fearing that they would be defeated one by one.

……

The mountain of immortality.

A hazy figure sat cross-legged under the ancient tea tree, oblivious to the changes in the outside world.

Just then, a peculiar fluctuation came, instantly startling the figure awake.

"Hmm? The two emperors are about to return?"

The Thai King abruptly opened his eyelids, his eyes flashing with countless complex runes. Just moments ago, a sudden fluctuation emanated from the Emperor's Palace, pulling him out of his reverie.

"That's good news. Let's go take a look."

The Thai King murmured something, then took a step forward, instantly traversing endless time and space, and appeared on a majestic sacred mountain.

This sacred mountain is extraordinary, possessing a unique Daoist aura. If one's cultivation is high enough, one can even witness endless power of faith gathering and entering the sacred mountain. Furthermore, in the darkness, there is a Daoist fortune gathering at Mount Tai, or rather, at the Human Emperor's Palace beneath Mount Tai.

Rumble!
In the blink of an eye, the majestic divine mountain that once stood between heaven and earth exploded, and countless golden rays burst forth from the foot of Mount Tai, dyeing the entire world golden.

The golden light was not dazzling, but rather very soft, giving people a sense of peace.

As the golden light faded, a magnificent golden palace appeared before the King of Thailand. Nine-colored ribbons flowed down from the palace, dazzlingly beautiful.

On the surface of that golden palace, there are also countless immortal laws woven together, expounding the ultimate principles of heaven and earth.

Inside the Hall of the Human Emperor, three immortal golden statues are enshrined. One of the statues resembles Chu Tianshu, while the other two are the golden statues of the Taiyin Human Emperor and the Taiyang Holy Emperor, respectively.

Soon, the Thai king set his sights on the golden body of the Taiyin Emperor.

The Taiyin Emperor was majestic and imposing, with long black hair, a dignified face, and an invincible aura that could swallow mountains and rivers.

His eyes were incredibly deep, as if they could see through everything.

On the golden body of the Taiyin Emperor, endless Taiyin power condensed, but it did not give people a cold feeling. On the contrary, it was very solemn, as if it were a sacred power.

"The Taiyin Emperor is indeed returning."

The Thai Emperor could clearly sense that the fragments of the Taiyin Human Emperor's true spirit had been fully gathered, and now the most crucial moment had arrived. *Chirp!*
The sound is loud, but the elephant is invisible!
As an unnamed Daoist voice rang out, the entire golden body of the Taiyin Human Emperor seemed to come alive, reborn from the dead.

Rumble!
Just then, Heaven and Earth seemed to realize that someone had returned against all odds after death, and immediately sensed this and wanted to unleash a great calamity of destruction.

Boundless light began to converge, and the entire ancient star was shrouded in a terrifying aura, resembling the arrival of the apocalypse.

"Disperse!"

The King of Thailand gave a low shout, and in an instant, the calamity light that had covered the sky vanished, revealing a clear blue sky, as if nothing had ever happened.

Soon, as the spirituality emanating from the golden body became increasingly brilliant, a hazy consciousness began to emerge.

"Who...who am I? How did I get here? Didn't I fall on the path to immortality?" The Taiyin Emperor looked at the unfamiliar surroundings and couldn't help but feel confused.

In his memory, after quelling the rebellion of the Supreme Being, he single-handedly entered the Path to Immortality. Unfortunately, due to severe injuries, he was ambushed and fell on the Path to Immortality.

"Friend Taiyin, you have been trapped in the mortal world for millions of years. Today, you have finally been reborn. Congratulations!"

Just as the Taiyin Emperor was in a daze, a gentle voice rang out, instantly waking him up.

"Wh...when? Someone was standing in front of me without me noticing at all."

The Taiyin Emperor looked in the direction of the sound and saw a hazy golden figure appear before him. It was clearly visible to the naked eye, but his primordial spirit could not find any clues to it. It was as if there was nothing in front of him.

There's only one explanation: the person in front of him is far stronger than him, which is why he hasn't noticed it at all.

"I suppose my miraculous return was also orchestrated by this person!"

The Taiyin Emperor murmured to himself, "It's hard to imagine what kind of being can resurrect someone who has already died completely."

"Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist, which allowed me to return." The Taiyin Human Emperor showed his gratitude.

"Fellow Daoist Emperor, you flatter me. If it weren't for your great contributions to all living beings, earning the respect of countless creatures, I wouldn't have been able to help you return." Emperor Tai shook his head.

This is true. The Taiyin Emperor was able to defy fate and return thanks to the power of faith, as well as the numerous imprints he left on the world.

Only in this way could the Taiyin Emperor be gathered little by little, allowing him to return.

"Fellow Daoist is joking. If it weren't for your methods, the one who would have returned this time would only be the Human Emperor in the hearts of the people, not my Taiyin."

Although the Taiyin Emperor did not have a deep understanding of the power of faith, he was still clear that the Emperor in people's hearts and his true self were completely different things.

The power of faith was mixed with too much human selfishness. If someone hadn't stepped in to filter it out, it probably wouldn't have been Taiyin who returned at this moment.

"Fellow Daoist Taiyin, you have caught a good opportunity. The Great Dao of the previous emperor has just dissipated, and the Heavenly Heart Mark is still suspended in the air. Perhaps you can prove your Dao in this world," the Tai Emperor reminded him.

An ordinary cultivator would probably be no match for the phantom of the Immortal Phoenix Emperor, but the Taiyin Human Emperor is different.

As early as the Primordial Era, he had already lived three lifetimes. If he hadn't encountered an accident on his path to immortality, he would very likely have transformed into a chaotic being in his fourth lifetime, with the potential to walk the path to immortality in the mortal world.

Emperor Tai, a prodigy of this world, had also seen such a person before. There were no particularly outstanding individuals among them; they were mostly at the level of ordinary Dao-proving cultivators and could not possibly withstand the phantom of the Immortal Phoenix Emperor.

"Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist. However, I am prepared to start my cultivation anew and trigger the great tribulation of attaining Dao once again."

The Taiyin Emperor cupped his hands in greeting. His current cultivation level was formed by the infusion of faith power and did not belong to him personally.

He planned to sever all his cultivation and embark on the path of enlightenment anew.

"Fellow Daoist King of Thailand, I take my leave now. I will seek your guidance again after I attain enlightenment."

Soon, the Moon Emperor exchanged pleasantries with the Emperor of Tai for a while, then rose to take his leave, stepping out and disappearing into the vast starry river.

The Thai King nodded slightly, not imposing his own ideas on the Taiyin Emperor.

On the path of spiritual practice, everyone's path is different. To rashly interfere with others is tantamount to obstructing their path, which is a matter of life and death.

Even his true form, the Supreme Heavenly Emperor, did not interfere with anything he did, except to ask him to keep an eye on the geniuses who had lived out their third life in the mortal realm; otherwise, he was completely free to act on his own.

Immediately, he focused his gaze on the golden statue of the Sun Emperor.

"Judging from this, it may still be some time before the Sun Emperor returns."

At this moment, the golden body of the Sun Emperor has also gathered a lot of true spirit fragments, but according to the Emperor's perception, the Sun Emperor's consciousness has not yet been fully awakened, and it will take some time before he can return.

This may be related to the strength of the two. After all, the Taiyin Emperor had lived for three lifetimes and his strength was far above that of the Sun Emperor.

After glancing at it briefly, the Thai King also chose to leave. With a wave of his hand, Mount Tai, which had been shattered, reformed, exactly as before.

(End of this chapter)