Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

Yes, most of the people in the Immortal Realm today are descendants of the supreme Dao Lords and Nine Palaces Rulers who were born from ancient life-bearing stars outside the heavens. They brought civilization with them and planted seeds for growth.

The true masters of the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Clan and the Sub-Immortal Clan, were nearly wiped out in a great war countless ages ago and now cower in the deepest part of the Northern Divine Realm in an attempt to protect themselves.

Chapter 626 The Birth of the Demon Emperor

On the outer edge of the Burial Plateau, more than a year has passed since the Sunset Demon Emperor ventured deep into this place.

In a deep forest, six figures took root nearby, built tribes, and waited anxiously for their demon king to return. These were the six kings of the royal court: Crimson Centipede, Dark Blade, Sky Piercer, Sky Devourer, Hundred Eyes, and Sky Shaker.

The campfire at night seemed somewhat cold, flickering and reflecting the repression and unease on the faces of each monarch.

More than a year ago, before their king stepped into the forbidden area, he left these words: "At most six months, I will come out in six months. If not, please leave on your own and save your lives."

Judging from the current situation, it is undoubtedly true that the Sunset Demon Emperor has broken his promise.

For over a year, there was no news of him. If it weren't for the fact that each of the kings still held a soul lamp that recorded the life status of the Sunset Demon Emperor, and the flames were blazing, they would have mostly thought that the Demon Emperor had died.

However, although the Demon Emperor is alive, it has been more than half a year since the expiration date. Can it really leave the burial ground that has imprisoned countless ultimate beings?

The six kings present were uncertain, and they could only wait. For their long lifespans, ten or a hundred years was nothing more than a human year, which they could easily endure. However, the torment they endured was particularly agonizing.

"Dark turmoil has broken out outside, but fortunately His Majesty is wise enough to allow our people to escape early, otherwise they would have suffered the slaughter of war."

In the quiet night, the six kings sat around the campfire, chatting idly.

The Dark Blade King shared the news he had recently heard with the other five kings, muttering the name of the Sunset Demon Emperor, eagerly anticipating its return.

"Dark turmoil? Which forbidden zone instigated it?"

The Devouring Python frowned slightly. This was a catastrophe that could only be seen in history books, but it had never expected to happen in this era. It was rumored that many ultimate beings would be born, and it couldn't help but feel apprehensive.

"The Azure Sky Tree, the one that borders our Demon Court and the Great Ye Dynasty."

The Dark Blade King spoke leisurely, a gloating look on its face. It couldn't be happier that the so-called Dark Turmoil would wipe out the Imperial Dynasty, the Void Sword Sect, and the eight ancient clans.

"Oh? Who provoked them? Or did they show themselves on their own?"

The Hundred-Eyed King, who was wiping his natal magic weapon in front of the campfire, slowly stopped what he was doing and couldn't help but look up and ask.

"No one bothers them. These ghostly things are hungry, so they come out to find something to eat. They'll do anything to prolong their lives."

The Dark Blade King chuckled and continued:

"On another note, their forces are quite formidable, led by three Forbidden Zone Lords and a mysterious Dao Lord from the human race. They crushed the Imperial Dynasty and the Sword Sect, annihilating both of them. The other ancient races are so frightened that they hide in their own secret realms, not daring to show their faces. Perhaps they are the ones who call the shots in the world today."

Upon hearing this, the other five kings fell into a brief silence.

"In that case, let's continue to wait for His Majesty to come out. Otherwise, with our cultivation levels, if we go out, we will only become food for those dark creatures. We might as well set up camp here and try to save our lives."

"Throughout history, whenever there has been darkness and turmoil, the safe places have either been the domains of the strongest beings of the time or the territories ruled by other forbidden zones."

"This is the burial ground. No matter how arrogant the rulers of the Azure Tree are, they probably wouldn't dare to lay a finger on this place."

The Red Centipede King, cautious by nature, poked at the campfire with a stick, a look of helplessness appearing on its weathered face. It muttered its analysis, becoming even more determined to leave the other kings behind.

It and the kings present were all at the level of Seven Palaces Ruler. Compared with the Forbidden Zone, which had multiple Nine Palaces Rulers, it was like the difference between fireflies and the moon. Going out would only mean certain death.

"By the way, have you found out any news about that human Xuanzun?"

Suddenly, the Heavenly Cicada King remembered the originator of all the calamities that had led to their current predicament and the Demon Emperor's imprisonment in the forbidden zone. He then inquired about the Dark Blade Monarch's recent situation, seemingly hoping to hear some good news about the Xuan Venerable and the ruler of the forbidden zone engaging in a fierce battle.

"have......"

Dark Blade King drawled out the last syllable, his voice sharp and sarcastic:

"However, I heard that he rushed to the imperial prison, rescued a person, and then disappeared. He is very cautious and cunning."

"It seems that his next step will most likely be to find a way to break the seal on the Sea of ​​Evil Souls. Otherwise, the Ancient Emperor of Myriad Calamities would not lend him power for no reason, and would even betray His Majesty for it."

"snort!--"

"Once His Majesty emerges, there will be nowhere for him to hide in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths." The Heaven-Shaking Monarch snorted coldly, his hostility towards Jiang Mo quite evident.

"Hey, what do you think? If His Majesty were to return, would he be able to stop the chaos and turmoil of darkness?"

Suddenly, a king brought up this rather sensitive topic.

"Hmm... it's hard to say. While His Majesty's combat prowess is unparalleled, the rulers of the forbidden zones are not to be underestimated either."

The Dark Blade King shook his head, remaining ambiguous, and then revealed another shocking piece of information:

“I have a chess piece that I keep planted outside all year round to collect information about the world for me.”

"According to it, the human race has committed all its resources to fight against the Azure Tree. In addition, the powerful beings of the Underworld have also made their move. The battlefield is extremely terrifying, and the outcome is still unclear. It dares not approach and can only glance at them from afar before running away. If there were only one or two Lords of the Forbidden Zone, I would certainly believe that His Majesty could defeat them. But there are three of them, and there is also an unfathomable Supreme Dao Lord of the human race. His Majesty cannot hold them off alone, and I am afraid he cannot."

Dark Blade King's analysis is relatively objective. It acknowledges the Demon Emperor's power, but not to the point of overwhelming everything. Otherwise, it would not have ventured into the depths of the Burial Ground in search of power.

The other kings, upon hearing Dark Blade's assertion, all tacitly accepted his statement, finding it largely consistent with their own thoughts.

"However, the final victory should still be in our hands."

"As long as they both suffer heavy losses, His Majesty can then return and reap the benefits."

"Sigh... I guess I'll hope so."

The Devouring King murmured a prayer, a bitter smile playing on his lips. Dark Blade's words were easy to say, but they depended on His Majesty's ability to come out. And what were the chances of that? One in a million? Or almost nothing?

They all knew in their hearts that the demons would probably have to hide here and live in seclusion for the rest of their lives.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming somewhat somber, a sudden, familiar voice broke the silence of the night.

"The Lord of the Forbidden Zone?"

"Even if there are three of them, how could I not be able to defeat them?"

"!!!"

Upon hearing the sound, the six kings were stunned and filled with disbelief, their wild eyes instantly filled with the joy of revelry.

They all turned their heads and saw a figure that was all too familiar, emerging from the darkness. It was none other than the current Demon Emperor, the only emperor, Sunset, who had once looked down upon the entire vast Eastern Wilderness.

Its face was somewhat haggard and thin, with slightly dark circles under its eyes; however, its aura and the imposing presence it exuded were far superior to anything it had ever done before.

Along with the Sunset Demon Emperor emerged three mindless, puppet-like corpses, each containing unimaginable power capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

They are genuine Nine Palaces Rulers and Supreme Dao Lords, both at the peak of their cultivation!

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty!!"

"You're finally back!!!"

The six kings cheered loudly, appearing particularly excited, their gloom instantly swept away.

"Gentlemen, I apologize for keeping you waiting. I misspoke. However, the things within the forbidden zone are indeed complex and varied, and the opportunities they contain far exceed my previous imagination, which is why I was delayed for some time."

The Sunset Demon Emperor looked apologetic and explained the reason to the kings.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to say that. Your being able to come out is the best outcome for us."

"Come! Let's have a feast, drink all night long, and have a good time!"

"it is good!"

A moment later, a rich aroma of blood and flesh rose from the edge of this silent forbidden zone. A king had gone elsewhere to hunt a creature of the royal realm and was roasting it.

As the Sunset Demon King drank his wine, he looked around and saw that the six kings were still by his side. He couldn't help but be moved, and the smile on his lips grew wider. He regarded these loyal subordinates as his brothers!

Immediately afterward, while drinking and roasting, the Sunset Demon Emperor recounted his experiences over the past year.

“In the past, our ancestors searched for opportunities in the burial ground and encountered an unparalleled corpse. However, because it still retained a trace of spirituality, they dared not touch it, so they wrote down the specific coordinates.”

"Ten thousand years later, I inherited the opportunity, entered the burial ground, and sought another opportunity. When I saw that corpse again, its spirit had been completely worn away over the long years. Afterwards, I refined it and imprinted the demonic runes I had learned in my life into it to control it. It took a lot of effort."

The Sunset Demon Emperor picked up a cup of fine wine, gently brought it to his lips, and drank it all in one gulp. Immediately, he raised his right hand, and a corpse slowly walked forward, allowing all the kings to see it clearly.

It was an old man with long hair tied up, dull skin, sunken eyes, and an endless aura of death accumulated in his body. He had been dead for countless years. However, the mutated bones and special keratinized skin on his body indicated that this was the corpse of a powerful demon, nurtured by the burial soil, making him even more terrifying than when he was alive.

"Gentlemen, this is the corpse that my ancestor encountered by chance. Why don't you guess its identity?"

The kings looked in the direction of the voice, and all shook their heads, indicating that they could not discern the person's origins.

"The king of a vanished race, the True Dragon Clan."

The kings were incredulous when the Sunset Demon Emperor revealed the answer. This was a race that had disappeared for nearly 100,000 years, once ruling an era. However, it was later destroyed by unknown events, targeted by the dark turmoil of that era and several ancient races such as the Three Fiends Crows and the Primordial Sun Phoenix, and disappeared from the Eastern Wilderness.

"Later, there were many legends about the whereabouts of their race, some pointing to the starry sky, others to the abyss of heaven. But the cruel reality is that in the following 100,000 years, no pure-blooded true dragons were ever seen in the Eastern Wilderness. All that existed were ultimate dragon-like creatures that contained dragon blood and were constantly reverting to their ancestral forms. Even so, they could not uphold the prestige of an ancient race."

At this point, the Sunset Demon Emperor couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Once upon a time, his race also had a period of reigning supreme over the eight wastelands, but it was also affected by the Dark Turmoil, which caused it to fall into decline. Fortunately, his race was lucky and managed to survive.

"What you see now is the ultimate being of the True Dragon Clan in a prehistoric era, a generation of Dragon Emperor. Unlike the cultivation system of our later generations, they do not have the so-called Fate Palace. They only have the purest physique and the supernatural power to suppress the wind and clouds."

The words of the Sunset Demon Emperor were filled with respect and admiration for this ancient emperor.

"Your Majesty, what about its combat strength?!"

Finally, the Devouring King could no longer suppress his curiosity and boldly asked.

"Of course it's amazing..."

The Sunset Demon Emperor sighed, "Even in my prime, I was only on par with it."

"!"

"what?!"

Upon hearing the Demon Emperor's words, the kings were so shocked that they remained speechless for a long time. They had only thought that this was a corpse with the power of a Nine Palaces Sovereign, but they never expected it to be so extraordinary. Could there really be such a creature in the world?

Seemingly sensing the confusion of the kings, the Sunset Demon Emperor smiled faintly:

"It is indeed powerful, even more powerful than when it was alive. It has been nurtured in the forbidden zone for at least 100,000 years, or even longer. This alone makes it surpass what it was in life."

"However, without the blessing of an innate magic weapon, its combat power in this life is probably similar to that of a person who possessed an innate magic weapon in life. This senior must have been on the verge of death and had no choice but to bury himself there in order to survive."

"Your Majesty, have you really brought it under control? Could there be another accident?"

The Crimson Centipede King was slightly worried, fearing that at a crucial moment in the future, the corpse might come back to life and deliver a fatal blow to the Demon Emperor.

Last time I was lucky; I had a clone as bait to avoid the root plague and the schemes of the Xuanzun. Otherwise, I would most likely have perished.

"It's under control. There's no spirituality left in its body, and no force other than mine has infiltrated it. There won't be any accidents."

The Sunset Demon Emperor spoke with great certainty.

Then, it changed the subject, "Refining this corpse didn't actually take long; the real reason lies in the two that followed."

A cruel and sinister smile curled up from the Demon Emperor's lips.

"oh?"

"Your Majesty, please elaborate. We are eager to hear the details."

Dark Blade King scrutinized the other two corpses, secretly alarmed. Even if they were not as powerful as the Dragon Emperor's corpse, they were still beings of the same level, one a demon and the other a human.

"Heh, unlike the deceased Dragon Emperor, I will use its remains to wipe out the Three Fiends Crows and the Primordial Sun Phoenix clans in the future, which will be considered as avenging their clans and repaying their kindness."

The Sunset Demon Emperor glanced sideways at the two lifeless corpses and said in a somewhat chilling tone:

"And they are the schemers who deliberately intercepted me on my way out."

"Their spirits still remain, hiding in the deepest part of the corpses, barely clinging to life, regretting entering the forbidden zone, yet powerless to resist the rules and power there, only able to watch their own bodies grow stronger day by day, while their souls continue to weaken."

"Until my appearance, they were given the opportunity. They lured me to refine their corpses, and in the process, they displayed their innate magical artifacts, plotting to control me, hide in my soul, and thus escape the forbidden zone. Unfortunately..."

“They miscalculated one thing. I am not a pushover to be manipulated at will. I will simply wipe them out in one fell swoop and let them remain forever in the depths of the plateau.”

The Sunset Demon Emperor recounted his experiences casually, but to the assembled monarchs, it was a chilling experience; a single misstep could mean certain death.

"Your Majesty, did you not encounter the so-called Lord of the Forbidden Zone on the plateau?"

"No such creatures exist. Unlike other forbidden zones, the plateau is home only to the corpses of the dead and those that are not quite dead yet. It is a natural treasure trove."

The Sunset Demon Emperor slowly shook his head, patiently explaining the secrets of the burial ground.

Chapter 627 I am destiny!

"Your Majesty, what is their combat strength like?"

The Devouring King examined the two corpses, vaguely sensing their immense power, though he couldn't fathom just how powerful they were.

The difference in strength between the two is no less than that between a grain of sand and an endless sea of ​​sand.

"Very strong."