The Heavenly Emperor of Chu

Chapter 252 The Heavenly Emperor of Nanling
A Holy Spirit Emperor was instantly killed by an unknown being without even being able to withstand a single move, which immediately calmed down the restless Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zones.

Originally, seeing that no one else was making a move, they also wanted to emulate the Fire Spirit Emperor's emergence and harvest the life essence of all living beings. After all, the Ancient Era had already lasted for over a million years, and the lifespans of many supreme beings in forbidden zones had reached their limit.

In particular, the fact that the Heavenly Emperor Taiyi has been detached from the mortal realm for a long time has led those supreme beings in the forbidden zones to speculate wildly, wondering if something has happened to the Heavenly Emperor.

Even without the emergence of the Imperial Fire Spirit, an ancient supreme being would eventually be unable to restrain themselves. But unexpectedly, there was an unparalleled powerhouse in the mortal realm who suppressed the dark turmoil in an extremely short time.

The fate of the Imperial Fire Spirit was like a bucket of cold water poured over the heads of all the ancient supreme beings, extinguishing their restless ambitions.

"Could it be the Celestial Phoenix Emperor who made the move?" a Supreme Being asked with apprehension.

The Immortal Phoenix Emperor is the most renowned Dao Prover in the last few hundred thousand years. His true form is a celestial spirit. He has lived for 100,000 years in three lifetimes. His legendary status is extremely rare among Dao Provers throughout history, and his strength is unfathomable.

A celestial being attaining enlightenment is no less significant than a chaotic being attaining enlightenment, and having lived for so long, it is unlikely that it would easily pass away.

Various forbidden zones have long suspected that the Immortal Phoenix Emperor did not perish, but instead embarked on the path of immortality in the mortal world, and will eventually achieve immortality in the future.

However, over the past hundreds of thousands of years, there has been no news of this immortal phoenix reappearing, and people are unsure of his condition.

"It's hard to say. Immortal Phoenix's imperial weapon is the Five Virtues Phoenix Crown, which follows the path of the Five Virtues' beginning and end. I've never heard of him forging any sword-type imperial weapons."

"And have you noticed that the attack that killed the Fire Spirit Emperor came from the Desolate Forbidden Land, a forbidden zone that only appeared in the last few thousand years?"

Some people shook their heads. They knew the Celestial Phoenix well and believed that the person who made the move could not possibly be the Celestial Phoenix.

Although the Immortal Phoenix Emperor rarely made a move, he was quite the sensation before he attained enlightenment, and the various forbidden zones were quite familiar with him.

If it weren't for the fact that it hadn't been long since the Supreme Heavenly Emperor manifested his divine power, those supreme beings would have already taken action, captured this immortal spirit, and skinned and dismembered it.

"Alas, I noticed it too. I originally thought it was a fellow Daoist who had a falling out and went out to start their own sect, but I never expected that the one who established the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land was a powerful figure who had embarked on the path of immortality in the mortal world." A sighing voice came from the Primordial Ancient Mine.

When a new forbidden zone appears in the human world, they are naturally overjoyed. However, if this forbidden zone is not established by a supreme being, it makes them feel uneasy, as if they have a thorn in their side.

"Fellow Daoist is joking. At this moment, our various forbidden zones are weak and we are too busy sticking together for warmth to push you out," said the Supreme Being of the Samsara Sea.

Since the beginning of the ancient era, a considerable number of supreme beings in various forbidden zones have perished in just hundreds of thousands of years, and their strength is far less than before.

For a time, the Divine Ruins, this forbidden zone of life, was completely empty, and the number of supreme beings in the mortal realm plummeted to rock bottom. Had someone not later re-entered the Divine Ruins, this forbidden zone would likely have perished long ago.

Especially after entering the mid-stage of the Desolate Ancient Era, since the Immortal Phoenix Emperor attained enlightenment, those who attained enlightenment were all too extraordinary. Many of them did not pass away peacefully, and not a single one joined the forbidden zone of life.

Given this situation of insufficient income to cover expenses, it is indeed unlikely that any new restricted areas will emerge.

boom!
Just then, an extremely terrifying aura erupted from the desolate ancient forbidden land. The supreme imperial might spread out, shaking the human world and attracting the attention of countless people.

"Look! Someone has emerged from the ancient forbidden land! Who is it?"

"What is this supreme being planning to do after emerging from the desolate ancient forbidden land?"

By this time, people generally understood that the being lurking in the desolate ancient forbidden land was not the supreme being of the forbidden area, but an incredible powerhouse.

The emergence of this being may ignite an earth-shattering battle, and countless people are eagerly anticipating it, as if they are waiting for something.

The next moment, a blurry figure emerged from the desolate forbidden land. She was dressed in white, her clothes fluttering in the wind, exuding an otherworldly aura, as if she did not belong to the mortal world.

She wore a ghost mask on her face, her expression a mixture of crying and laughing, obscuring her true features and making it impossible to discern her gender. Only a pair of beautiful eyes, calm as autumn water, were visible.

"It's...it's the Ruthless Great Emperor! She...she's still alive!" countless people trembled as endless fear rose in their hearts.

More than 10,000 years ago, the major powers of the Big Dipper joined forces to destroy the legacy of the Ruthless Great Emperor.

The reappearance of the legendary, ruthless emperor, who was said to have fallen, was bound to shock the world and even terrify the dead.

This emperor was truly ruthless, not only to others but also to himself. In his second life, he personally refined his own body into an ultimate imperial weapon.

Everyone was stunned, staring intently at the white-clad empress without even blinking.

Her life was too legendary. In her childhood, she and her brother depended on each other for survival. Although she lived a life of hardship and displacement, she was always an innocent and carefree little girl.

However, after receiving news of her brother's death, the innocent and carefree little girl died completely. In her place came the ruthless emperor who slaughtered countless living beings, founded the Devouring Heaven Sect, and became a forbidden entity that caused tens of thousands of years of turmoil.

The world acknowledges the ruthless empress's talent, but also hates her ruthlessness. In the eyes of the world, the empress's reputation is not much different from that of the Dark Sovereign.

But what happened today has overturned people's perceptions, leaving them with mixed feelings.

It was this so-called Dark Emperor who, despite past grievances, suppressed and killed the Imperial Fire Spirit, quelling the outbreak of the Dark Turmoil.

boom!
The Empress moved, seemingly with effortless grace, heading towards the Central Region of the Eastern Wilderness, each step revealing a new world. "It's the Holy Spirit Forbidden Zone! The Ruthless Great Empress is going to the Holy Spirit Forbidden Zone!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise, recognizing the destination of the Ruthless Great Emperor: the lair of the Imperial Fire Spirit, the ancestral land of the Holy Spirit lineage, and also the darkest forbidden zone for life in the human world.

Some people began to pray that the Empress would return safely.

The Central Region of the Eastern Wilderness.

A blurry figure slowly descended from the horizon. She was stunningly beautiful, surrounded by a dazzling rain of light, and possessed an ethereal charm.

The Empress's gaze was cold as she surveyed the endless mountain range before her. Each peak was exceptionally majestic, and the entire region was connected by an unparalleled formation, resembling a flying dragon in the sky.

The Holy Spirit Forbidden Zone is one of the oldest forbidden zones in the human world, the lair of the Holy Spirit lineage, where many Holy Spirit Emperors lurk and have launched numerous dark upheavals.

The Holy Spirits, in particular, are filled with hostility toward all spirits in the world. Whenever they are born, they will inevitably cause endless slaughter, making them infamous.

Faced with the ruthless emperor's aggressive advance, the Holy Spirit lineage dared not be negligent. A figure, both godlike and demonic, emerged from the core area and confronted the empress from afar.

"Emperor Devouring Heaven, the Fire Spirit caused chaos and has already been suppressed and killed by you. Why have you come to our Holy Spirit Ancestral Land?"

At the same time, behind him, several supreme auras awakened and confronted the Empress.

The Ruthless Great Emperor was much stronger than they had expected, putting immense pressure on these Imperial Saints, forcing them to join forces to deal with him.

The empress remained silent, but her aura grew increasingly cold, with a terrifying killing intent brewing within her.

"Your Majesty, we, the Holy Spirit Forbidden Zone, are willing to pay the price to quell the damage caused this time."

"That's right, this was done by Huangdao Huoling alone, and we were unaware of it beforehand."

A terrifying aura emanated from the Holy Spirit Forbidden Zone, yet the tone carried a hint of trepidation. If the world were to witness this scene, it would likely upend their human race.

"late!"

The Empress's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and a celestial sword appeared in her jade-like hand. With a gentle swing, an extremely dazzling sword light rose up, and the light of immortality burst forth, illuminating the entire world.

The sword light was terrifying; wherever it passed, space and time were torn apart, all paths wailed, and all living beings in the human realm felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, their minds frozen at that moment.

Within the forbidden zone of the Holy Spirit, those who directly faced this sword light were able to better appreciate its power, and their minds were completely filled with fear.

One of the Holy Spirits of the Imperial Way was the first to regain consciousness. He roared and instantly achieved the ultimate sublimation.

"Let's attack together, or we'll all die here today!"

In an instant, several perfect and flawless imperial auras erupted from the Holy Spirit Forbidden Zone, their power shaking the heavens and the earth.

"Where is the Stone Emperor? Why hasn't he made a move?"

The Holy Spirit of the Imperial Path noticed the absence of the Stone Emperor's aura. A sweep of divine sense revealed that the Stone Emperor's body had already quietly departed.

But they had no time to react; the Empress's killing move was already upon them, and it was not the time to investigate the whereabouts of the Stone Emperor.

Unfortunately, all of this was just wishful thinking on their part. The Empress's strength was unfathomable; with a single sword strike, everything vanished!

Boom boom boom!
A dazzling sword light swept across the entire continuous mountain range, completely shearing off the mountaintops, accompanied by a series of mournful sounds that echoed throughout the world.

The next moment, a light rain of blood began to fall from the heavens once more, and not just once, but the myriad paths of heaven and earth wailed incessantly.

Not long after, news came from the ancient star of the Big Dipper that the Holy Spirit Forbidden Zone, which had been causing chaos for countless years, had been leveled, and all the Holy Spirit Supremes had perished at the hands of the Ruthless Great Emperor.

In an instant, the universe erupted in chaos, and all living beings were engulfed in revelry.

Destroying a forbidden zone of life is a remarkable achievement in the grand scheme of ancient history. Some have suggested that the title of "Great Emperor" is no longer appropriate to describe the achievements of a ruthless person, and that the title of "Heavenly Emperor" should be changed to "Heavenly Emperor".

However, some people objected, since the previous Heavenly Emperor had already achieved the status of a mortal immortal, and if the Empress were to claim the title of Heavenly Emperor, it would inevitably cause unnecessary disputes.

The two sides argued endlessly, sparking widespread discussion in the human realm and even leading some people to fight each other.

Fortunately, news later came from the ancient star Tianji that the Empress had wiped out a forbidden zone of life, which was enough to make her worthy of the title of Heavenly Emperor, and thus the disputes among the people were quelled.

After that, people began to discuss the title of the new Heavenly Emperor. Considering that the titles "Devouring Heaven" and "Ruthless Man" were both prejudiced, they simply used the title of Ruthless Man's birthplace, Nanling, as an honorific.

He is called the Heavenly Emperor of the Southern Ridge!
(End of this chapter)