The heavens and the earth are filled with calamities and suffering!

"Becoming a Daoist is both a pressure and a motivation!" Ye Fan said solemnly. He desperately wanted to achieve the Great Perfection of the Sacred Body within a few hundred years and become a Daoist of a different kind!

The lineage of the Ancient Sacred Body possesses many extraordinary qualities, but attaining enlightenment is extremely difficult!

After all, the Holy Bodies of all ages were at most unconventional achievers; no Great Emperor had ever appeared.

No matter how confident Ye Fan was, he couldn't possibly expect to break the insurmountable curse that even the nine Great Perfection Saint Bodies couldn't overcome in a lifetime of arduous cultivation in just a few hundred years!

Therefore, his goal is to achieve the Great Perfection of the Holy Body!

As for attaining the status of a Great Emperor...

Let's talk again after we've weathered the next dark period of turmoil!

"Well, although I can't leave the edge of the universe, I can still give a warning to the Underworld faction." Cao Ya stroked his chin, his vast divine sense containing laws, profound and surging, with bursts of immortal light shaking the universe!

"Those who harm the innocent shall be executed!"

The cold shout echoed throughout the universe, like a cold wave passing by. Many powerful individuals felt their scalps tingle and experienced a sense of seasonal tremor.

The Undying Empress, the Emperor, and the Lord of the Underworld had gloomy expressions as they gazed at the edge of the universe, their faces grim.

"Supreme Cao Ya!"

However, in the days that followed, the Underworld, Phoenix Nest, and the Divine Court indeed became much more restrained and dared not act so recklessly.

Even knowing that Cao Ya and the Supreme of the Forbidden Zone were locked in a standoff and mutually wary of each other.

Even those who are about to attain enlightenment cannot ignore the awe-inspiring presence of a supreme being.

The scenes of Cao Ya's bloody battle against the elevated Stone Emperor and the carefree Heavenly Venerable are still vivid in my mind. That was a flawless ancient emperor!

Even if he were to leap to the highest level and become an emperor, he wouldn't dare say he could suppress Cao Ya, the supreme being; at most, they would be on the same level.

Decades later, the struggle between the two camps, though not affecting the innocent, became even more intense. Cultivators on both sides suffered heavy casualties, and even quasi-emperors frequently engaged in fierce battles, shattering the starry sky!

Among them, Ye Tong, the Sun Body, and Yang Xi, the Ancient Sacred Body, from the Heavenly Court's side, achieved remarkable results and gained widespread fame, and were hailed as the most powerful successors of the Heavenly Court.

The Divine Organization and the Dao Palace also mobilized their entire forces, with Quasi-Emperors and Great Sages striking against the formidable enemy of the Underworld camp.

However, the Underworld is not weak. It has many quasi-emperors or ancient powerhouses whose remains have been excavated, modified, and controlled, giving them some of their former strength. They are either Great Saints or quasi-emperors, fearless and extremely ferocious, causing considerable headaches for the powerhouses of the Heavenly Court.

Meanwhile, in the early days of the Primordial Era, the Eight Divine Generals who followed the Undying Emperor and suppressed the heavens and earth also emerged one after another and joined the Phoenix Nest, the force established by the Undying Empress.

In particular, the first generation of eight divine generals were all top-level quasi-emperors, and even though they were old and frail, no one dared to underestimate them.

The Kuntian Divine General and the Sun and Moon Divine General, representing the Undying Empress, oversee various regions and intimidate powerful races throughout the universe.

In comparison, although the Divine Court has the Emperor, a soon-to-be Daoist, in charge, its prestige is still inferior to that of the Underworld and the Phoenix Nest.

Aside from the Emperor, the Divine Court does have experts at the Quasi-Emperor level, but it is highly unlikely that they can rival the other two major powers.

Just looking at their foundations and the time of their development, the Divine Court has been around for thousands of years, the Underworld for millions of years, and the Phoenix Nest has inherited the remnants of the Undying Emperor's lineage, all of which are far more powerful than the Divine Court.

Of course, as long as the Emperor exists, the Divine Court will not fall to the level of a first-rate power.

The battle between the two camps intensified, the Great Sage collapsed, and the Quasi-Emperor perished. Both sides, heartbroken, decided to launch a final showdown!

******

"Supreme Cao Ya, a role model for us all! A quasi-emperor, yet he slayed a flawless ancient emperor after his ascension!"

On the edge of the universe, on a fragment of a continent where Cao Ya was in seclusion, a figure landed.

Cao Ya was moved and revived from his deep ascetic practice.

Looking up, he was surprised to see that the newcomer was a young man dressed in animal skin clothing. He had bright eyes, carried a hard bow on his back, and held a stone club in his hand. He was rough, wild, and domineering, like a savage.

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"Chuan Ying." The boy grinned, revealing his white teeth.

"The number one divine general of the ancient Heavenly Court?" Cao Ya's eyes flickered.

He sensed a sense of crisis from the boy; it wasn't intense, but it was real.

Because of the relationship between the Heavenly Court and the Divine Organization, Cao Ya and Chuan Ying were not enemies and would not fight each other.

Chuan Ying circled Cao Ya a few times, marveling, "Cao Ya, I'm really curious, how did you cultivate? People like me, the first general of the Eight Divine Generals, or those with the Great Accomplished Holy Body or the Great Accomplished Hegemonic Body, are all unconventional cultivators. They can cut themselves in a fight, stripping away their Imperial Fruit, but if they recover to their peak..."

Even someone as confident as me has to admit that I was slightly outmatched!

"But you directly confronted him and killed the Carefree Celestial Venerable. How did you manage to do that?"

The boy looked quite confused, but his eyes were incredibly bright and captivating.

As the first divine general of the ancient Heavenly Court, Chuan Ying did not possess the strength of an unconventional Daoist, and in fact, it was impossible for him to achieve it.

How could the Emperor allow that the Heavenly Court, which he had built with his own hands, and its top general, to be no match for the Supreme Being?!

While it's true that supreme beings like the Celestial Venerable of Immortality joined the Ancient Heavenly Court, it was mostly because the Emperor approached them, extending their peak imperial destiny by one or two thousand years and promising them immortality and the chance to jointly explore the path of immortality. They were thus moved and joined the Ancient Heavenly Court, but they weren't considered under the Emperor's command. Perhaps the title of "guest minister" would be more appropriate.

"Cultivate more spells, travel more paths, and comprehend more laws and principles. Even if you only master a single law and haven't reached the Supreme Realm, you can combine them to be enough to fight against beings within the forbidden zones," Cao Ya said with a smile.

Chuan Ying paused for a moment.

"It's easy to say, but extremely difficult to do," the young man sighed. He had made many efforts to prove himself, but with the Emperor before him and his Dao traces still intact, he had no chance of becoming an Emperor.

And to comprehend other laws...

To be honest, he has already reached the peak of what he is suited for. He may be able to be touched by other Dao principles, but it is basically impossible for him to reach the Quasi-Emperor realm, let alone the realm of an alternative Daoist.

Of course, if he were born in an era without an emperor, Chuan Ying would have a pretty good chance of truly attaining enlightenment.

Like him, the first general under the Immortal Emperor was in the same situation.

The same applies to those who have passed away and are now in the netherworld.

However, it is completely different from the Great Accomplished Holy Body and the Great Accomplished Hegemonic Body.

The latter are unlikely to become emperors, as if cursed. Even in an era without emperors, they can only achieve enlightenment through alternative means, and then they stop progressing.

"I've observed him. Ye Fan, the Holy Body, is quite strong and young. He has the potential to attain enlightenment. Although there are a few others who are about to achieve enlightenment ahead of him, there are no Great Emperors blocking his way. Compared to myself back then, his situation is much better." Chuan Ying sighed, revealing his appreciation for Ye Fan, as well as a hint of envy.

He believed that Ye Fan had a slim chance to break the curse that the Holy Body could not become an Emperor.

Ye Fan possessed the incomplete Green Cauldron and was destined to be with the Emperor. He established the Heavenly Court, and Chuan Ying was also happy to see it happen. He did not get angry and destroyed the newly established Heavenly Court.

Therefore, he did not appear to stop the alliance between the descendants of the ancient Heavenly Court and the divine organization.

He didn't even meet with the old god and the white-haired sword god of the God Organization. After millions of years, even though they were from the same faction, they were like strangers.

After breaking free from the divine source and reviving, Chuanying casually found an ancient star and lived like a savage, hunting for a living. Even with his strength, he could live on the wind and dew, absorbing the energy of heaven and earth, without needing to eat or sell goods. This kind of life gave him the illusion of traveling through time and returning to the mythical era.

Previously, he had not awakened, serving as the first of the eight divine generals in defense. When he realized that the Undying Empress had been born and the Phoenix Nest had been established, Chuan Ying also appeared in the world.

He knew very well that the opposing First Divine General could not escape the influence of the Immortal Queen and would be protecting her in the shadows.

"By the way, Cao Ya, I want to test your combat power!" Chuan Ying suddenly said, taking the hard bow off his back. A Daoist aura emanated from him, but it was limited to a certain range and did not spread beyond this fragmented continent.

“It’s not worth it! I’ve already healed the Dao injury left by the Carefree Celestial Venerable, and I’m in perfect condition. You can’t beat me.” Cao Ya shook his head.

It wasn't that he looked down on Chuan Ying; a unique Daoist was terrifying enough.

However, for Cao Ya, who is comparable to the flawless ancient emperor, he is indeed someone that Chuan Ying cannot defeat when he is unharmed.

“We’re not enemies, so there’s no need for a bloody battle. We’ll just exchange blows and let me see just how powerful a flawless ancient emperor-level spell really is,” Chuan Ying said expectantly.

Cao Ya thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, please."

He stretched out his left hand, his five fingers spread out like five divine swords, standing between heaven and earth, more dazzling than the sun, moon and stars!

Chuan Ying regained his composure, and the hallucination disappeared.

His eyes narrowed, he exclaimed in admiration, drew his bow, nocked an arrow, concentrated his Dao intent, and shot it out suddenly.

There was no disturbance whatsoever; it was so subtle that not even a speck of dust was stirred.

For beings of this level, control over their power is absolute; they are unwilling to leak it out, so not a single trace of their magical power could reach the earth and mountains.

After the light arrow was shot out, Chuan Ying lifted his stone staff, which was wrapped with domineering energy, and fiercely struck out.

Cao Ya secretly praised him, "The number one general of the ancient Heavenly Court is indeed incomparably powerful in terms of the laws of the Great Dao."

However, his five fingers, like swords, fell in an instant, unleashing sword intent that was controlled within a radius of hundreds of miles. It pierced through the light arrows and the staff's aura, shattering Chuan Ying's Daoist aura. Instead of continuing to press forward, Cao Ya waved his hand, and all of it dissipated.

Chuan Ying sighed, "Indeed, your power, which allowed you to defeat the Free and Unfettered Celestial Venerable, has surpassed the realm of alternative enlightenment!"

Cao Ya smiled and was about to answer when his expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Yu Nei.

"Waaah..."

A mournful bugle call sounded, echoing throughout the universe.

"The Emperor's Horn! What a long-awaited sound! After millions of years, it resounds once again in the mortal world!"

Chuan Ying turned around, redrawn his hard bow on his back, and with a stone staff in hand, he took a step forward and left this fragment of the continent.

When the Emperor's horn sounds, all those under the command of the Ancient Heavenly Court must rush to the location of the horn and participate in the divine war!

Despite his unique level of power as an enlightened being, Chuan Ying still acknowledges his status as the number one divine general of the ancient Heavenly Court and will not abandon it or violate the laws of the ancient Heavenly Court.

"Farewell!" Before disappearing, Chuanying waved his hand, then turned into light and disappeared into the void.

Cao Ya stared intently, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"If Chuanying, the Old God, the White-Haired Sword God, and others knew about the Emperor's plan, their faith would probably collapse and their Great Dao would perish immediately," Cao Ya thought to himself.

He sighed. Chuan Ying, Lao Shen, and others had always identified themselves as descendants of the ancient Heavenly Court—and they were indeed members of the ancient Heavenly Court! Therefore, the Emperor who created this great power and brought it to its peak was the object of their common veneration.

However, for his own scheme, the Emperor faked his death and escaped, allowing the ancient Heavenly Court to collapse and countless followers to be killed. Only a portion of his people survived, transforming into a divine organization that continues to this day.

Chuan Ying and his comrades risked their lives, while the Emperor stood by indifferently, perhaps even finding it amusing.

Thinking about it carefully, it's really ironic.

"Your Majesty, you are truly not a human being!" Cao Ya thought to himself, but for the time being, he would not reveal the truth.

The Emperor is already a mortal immortal, hidden in the mortal universe, watching the ever-changing world without intervening. He waits for the right opportunity, waiting for someone to break through the immortal realm before emerging again to melt the mortal universe, devour the immortal realm, and wipe out all living beings, using them as a furnace to help his cultivation level rise again, reaching an unimaginable supreme realm.

If anyone exposes his plan, the Emperor will surely assassinate him in secret and frame an ancient emperor or celestial being.

Cao Ya is now no match for the Emperor's sneak attack!

I dare not take the risk!

Furthermore, regardless of whether there is an Emperor, Chuan Ying, the Old God, and others have been entangled with the Phoenix Nest and the Underworld for millions of years, and their relationship has long been one of irreconcilable conflict.

To shatter their resolve with the truth at this moment would be tantamount to aiding and abetting evil.

“I have come to this place, and I cannot return to the myriad realms unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, when the Supreme Being is born, I will face great calamity, and all living beings will suffer as well,” Cao Ya muttered to himself. “But Chuan Ying and the First Divine General under that Undying Emperor are both unorthodox Daoists, and they are about to compete. This is such a golden opportunity…”

Cao Ya touched his chin, stopped cultivating, and instead became fully awake, gazing at the heavens, waiting for the right opportunity.

If they enter ahead of time, and the supreme beings of the forbidden zone sense it, they too will awaken on a large scale...

At that time, it will not be a death struggle between two major camps, but a bloody battle between supreme beings!

The universe could be blown up!

The two major factions are now engaged in a decisive battle in the vast star field, calling on their respective races and forces to join the war, but the conflict has not yet spread to the ancient planets inhabited by life.

The war was intense, but still limited, confined to a corner of the starry sky.

"Winter! Winter! Winter!"

At this moment, the Emperor's summoning drum was also sounded, its sound clashing with the Emperor's horn, neither gaining the upper hand.

Throughout the myriad realms, many powerful races possess a seasonal impulse deep within their blood.

Their ancestors once swore an oath to follow a certain side, whether it be the ancient Heavenly Court or the Eight Divine Generals. Now, these descendants must keep their oath, leave the ancient star, and participate in the final battle!

The oath made under the witness of the Emperor and the Immortal Emperor is something that even a Great Sage or a Quasi-Emperor cannot renege on.

Only those who have attained enlightenment can resist it.

However, none of the major races possessed such an extremely powerful being.

After discussion, both sides decided to dispatch their clan's best experts to lead the attack.

Ultimately, within that vast and boundless star field, the Heavenly Court camp and the Underworld camp clashed in a divine war. Quasi-Emperors charged into battle, Great Saints clashed, and Saint Kings and Saints fell in droves, their blood staining the starry sky.

"Bang!"

!

Ye Fan's blood energy surged to the sky, his golden light dazzling. His Heavenly Emperor Fist was ferocious, and after dozens of moves, he instantly blasted the Kun Tian Divine General of the Phoenix Nest side to pieces!

The sight of such a peak Quasi-Emperor falling shocked all directions.

The Heavenly Court camp was undoubtedly excited and their fighting spirit was burning brightly, while the cultivators on the other side had a change of expression and a sense of foreboding.

Within the battlefield, the old god blew the Emperor's Horn, clashing with the Undying Queen's Emperor's Summoning Drum, their battles sweeping across the heavens and shaking the universe.

The woodcutter, on the other hand, faced off against the Divine Court Emperor, and the struggle for supremacy among those who had attained enlightenment was terrifying and chilling.

On the other hand, the one who was about to attain enlightenment in the underworld—the Lord of the Yama Palace—was unhindered and slaughtered everyone in his path.

The white-haired swordsman met the attack, but was quickly defeated, coughing up blood and retreating.

After killing Kun Tian Divine General, Ye Fan rushed forward to confront the Lord of the Underworld. The intent of the Heavenly Emperor Fist was evident, and golden blood swept across, annihilating the dark light. The Lord of the Underworld's domineering offensive was immediately blocked.

"It's already quite a force to be reckoned with." Looking at Ye Fan, the Lord of the Underworld sighed.

"Here and now, I will take your head." Ye Fan appeared ruthless. The Underworld and the Holy Body were of the same lineage and were also sworn enemies.

"boom!

Thus, the two powerful figures engaged in a fierce battle. Their divine power swept across the void, causing the surrounding cultivators to retreat far away, not daring to approach.

The quasi-emperors of the underworld, various powerful war corpses, as well as the divine generals of the Phoenix Nest, the maids of the Undying Empress, the vice-leader of the Divine Court, and other quasi-emperor powerhouses, all exuded intense fluctuations, their quasi-emperor aura permeating the world and shaking the universe.

"rumble……"

Meanwhile, the experts of the Heavenly Court, including the Holy Prince, the Black Emperor, Ji Zi, Jiang Taixu, Ye Tong, Yang Xi, and Xiao Song, who are also three quasi-emperors, along with the white-haired sword god of the God Organization and the bearded quasi-emperor of the Dao Palace, also joined forces to fight against their formidable enemies. Their divine power broke through the air, and the battle instantly became intense, with blood splattering across the starry sea as they fought to the point of forgetting themselves.

Among them, the Holy Prince, the White-Haired Sword God, Ji Zi, the Victorious Fighting Buddha, and the Divine Silkworm Princess are even comparable to the enemy's peak Quasi-Emperors, that is, top experts above the seventh level of heaven.

Such beings are qualified to enter the Supreme Being's field of vision and be regarded as a great tonic for flesh and blood.

Beyond the vast star field, some powerful figures were also watching the battle closely.