Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

After a brief moment of shock, the Origin Realm, the territory of the human race, was filled with thunderous cheers and ecstasy.

"We won! We really won!"

"Jiang Hao, the Chaos Body, is invincible!"

"To shatter a supreme being who had reached the pinnacle of enlightenment with a single punch—and this was one of the Nine Heavenly Venerables of the Mythical Era—what divine power that is!"

"May humanity prosper! May Heaven bless our race!"

Many elderly human cultivators were so moved that tears streamed down their faces, and they knelt down to kowtow.

Some beings from various realms looked at each other in bewilderment, and finally let out a long sigh.

"Issue the order: from this day forward, no powerful being in our realm shall provoke the human race."

Within some clans, those prodigies who had cursed Jiang Hao to fail his tribulation or be killed by the supreme beings of the forbidden zones turned ashen-faced and collapsed to the ground, their Dao hearts shrouded in an indelible shadow.

Even the Mythical Celestial Venerable has been slain? Who else can stop him?

In the Dragon Realm, deep within the Dragon Nest, the ancient dragon soul remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking.

"Issue the order to suspend all friction with the Origin Realm humans and present them with congratulatory gifts."

Silence reigned within the forbidden zone of life.

Those ancient divine thoughts were filled with solemnity and apprehension.

They could feel the eternal sorrow in the final sigh of the Celestial Venerable of Nirvana, which was also a reflection of the deepest feelings of all those who were in hiding.

The unexpected turn of events before the path to immortality, Jiang Hao's power, exceeded everyone's expectations.

Jiang Hao stood alone in the void, looking in the direction where the Celestial Venerable of Annihilation had vanished, breathing heavily, his imperial body swaying precariously.

He heard that sigh and felt that unwavering determination to become an immortal that transcends eternity.

The beings within these forbidden zones are all former enlightened beings, once revered celestial beings and ancient emperors.

But now he has become a demon in the eyes of the masses.

However, some of them were not born demons. In the distant past, they were also supreme beings who had gone through countless tribulations and finally attained enlightenment.

They are the ancient emperors and celestial beings who were worshipped by all spirits and revered by the universe. Their names once illuminated the entire starry sky, and their doctrines and laws once set the rules for the world.

When they first attained enlightenment, they were invincible and confident.

They believe they are invincible in combat power and talent, and that others cannot become immortals because they are too weak.

Do you think researching the path to immortality is as simple as having hands? The supreme beings of the forbidden zones are all trash; how dare they compare themselves to me?

However, time is merciless, and even emperors and empresses eventually come to an end.

Becoming an immortal became their eternal obsession.

In order to resist the erosion of time and wait for the immortal path that has never appeared since, they chose to sever themselves, fall into the ultimate realm of the imperial path, and sink into various forbidden zones of life to seal themselves away.

Their former glory and dignity were cast aside by their own hands in the face of their desire for immortality and eternal life.

The long wait exhausted what little life force they had left.

In order to prolong this wretched existence, the cruelest and darkest choice was made—to launch a dark upheaval.

When they awaken from the forbidden zone, it will be the end of all life in the universe.

They would devour the life essence of billions of living beings, replenishing their depleted life force at the cost of the withering and wailing of countless star fields.

Therefore, in their later years, many of them changed their thoughts and attitudes.

I can't take it anymore, I really can't hold on any longer. I can't die yet, I want to become an immortal.

In the end, I had no choice but to cut myself off. Fellow Daoist of the Forbidden Zone, please move over, I'm here too.

Then they joined forces and launched a dark upheaval.

This is the sad state of the world.

Every upheaval is a blood-red storm that sweeps across the universe; in their eyes, all living beings are no different from the elixir of immortality in a medicinal field.

For these Dark Sovereigns on the verge of decay, those contemporary supreme beings who are about to attain enlightenment are undoubtedly the most supreme medicine in the world.

A chaotic being on the verge of enlightenment possesses a vast life force sufficient to extend the lifespan of a supreme being by many years, comparable to the life force of devouring countless star fields.

Such temptation is enough to make them risk great dangers to hunt down the prey.

These are the supreme beings of the forbidden zone; they were once the writers of history, but now they have become the greatest source of turmoil.

They pursue eternity, but at the cost of the annihilation of all beings. They hunt down newly enlightened beings, but may also become stepping stones for their rise.

Their very existence is the most authentic reflection of this cruel world of cultivation.

However, the roles of hunter and prey are never fixed.

These dark lords did not always succeed in their attacks.

They are no longer flawless ancient emperors. If they were to face a contemporary Dao-proving cultivator with overwhelming fighting spirit, they would pay a heavy price if they were not careful.

Throughout history, there have been numerous instances where supreme beings from forbidden zones failed to hunt down those who were instead defeated and slaughtered by powerful contemporary Dao-proving individuals.

Ultimately, it became the most dazzling achievement on the opponent's glorious path, and his own fall forged the reputation of a new generation of invincible warriors.

Now, Jiang Hao has used the life of the Celestial Venerable of Annihilation to forge his own reputation.

Within the forbidden zone of life, the deathly silence was shattered by waves of intensely fluctuating divine thoughts.

From the depths of the Burial God Abyss, a voice filled with astonishment and doubt rang out first, belonging to another ancient supreme being:

"Annihilation... it was actually slain! This Chaos Body was truly ferocious!"

Within the Sea of ​​Meteorites, a seemingly gentle yet icy divine thought emanated from the Supreme Being:

"Fellow Daoists, as you have all seen, this child has already become a force to be reckoned with. He possesses the Chaos Body and has already slain the most sublime Nirvana after just transcending his tribulation. His threat far surpasses that of any other newly enlightened Daoist in the past."

The arrogant voice from the Chaos Ancient Cave rang out with a hint of solemnity.

"Hmph! I told you long ago that this boy is no ordinary person. And look at him now? The Old Ghost of Annihilation has become the first stepping stone on his path to enlightenment. He may seem to be in poor condition, but who can guarantee that this isn't bait? Who can guarantee that he doesn't have the power for a second strike?"

On the shore of Lake of Reincarnation, that sinister and unpredictable divine thought joined the exchange, tinged with probing.

"Fellow Daoist is absolutely right. If this child is not eliminated, he will surely become a great threat in the future. He has just experienced a series of battles and may be at his weakest right now... Everyone, is there anyone who is tempted? That Chaos Origin can extend our lives for another lifetime and even allow us to glimpse the path to immortality."

A brief silence followed. The allure of the Chaos Origin was immense, but the fierce power of Jiang Hao's punch that shattered the Annihilation Heavenly Venerable was still fresh in everyone's mind.

The greedy voice from the Burial God Abyss rang out again, tinged with hesitation.

"Tempted? Who wouldn't be tempted? But who will go? Ximing, you're making this suggestion; do you perhaps want to be the first to go?"

Xi Ming Supreme immediately responded, declining the offer.

"Fellow Daoist, you jest. My Great Dao is not the most compatible with Chaos. Forcibly seizing it would be counterproductive. On the other hand, Fellow Daoist Youquan, the Dao you cultivate can complement the life force of the Chaos Body. If you were to take action, you would reap the greatest rewards. It is the perfect time."

He cleverly shifted the blame to others.

The arrogant supreme being of the Chaos Ancient Cave sneered:

"At this point, why engage in such cryptic exchanges? Everyone knows that the first to strike is most likely to face a desperate counterattack. Annihilation is a cautionary tale. Is it worth sacrificing one's own potential annihilation for the sake of the Chaos Origin? I don't think so. If you want to fight, then fight. I'd rather remain in slumber until the Immortal Path opens!"

The supreme voice of the Lake of Reincarnation remains gentle and feminine, but its content is more realistic.

"How about joining forces? We'll emerge together and deliver a fatal blow in an instant, giving him no chance to react. Even if he has the strength, how many people can he take with him?"

This suggestion silenced the conversation once again.

Teaming up certainly increases the success rate, but who can guarantee that they won't be the unlucky one dragged down with them in the chaos?

These self-severed supreme beings were all extremely selfish and incapable of truly trusting one another.