Cao Ya saw that in the desolate and forbidden land of the Eastern Wilderness of the Big Dipper, nine majestic sacred mountains had collapsed, revealing cracks that exuded a divine aura.
Under the watchful eyes of many powerful figures, a phantom-like figure suddenly appeared, standing at the core of the desolate ancient forbidden land, as if it were a ruler.
"The Lord of the Wasteland?! The legendary ruler of the ancient forbidden land for hundreds of thousands of years!"
The cultivators of Beidou stared wide-eyed. Of the seven forbidden zones of life, this place was the most unique.
No one knows who the mysterious Lord of the Wasteland is.
Now, however, it seems that the true identity of the Lord of the Wasteland is about to be revealed.
Of course, a small number of cultivators knew the origins of the Desolate Lord.
"Ruthless Emperor!"
Beyond the realm, Ye Fan, the Black Emperor, the Holy Prince, and others all used their great supernatural powers to keep a close watch on the Big Dipper.
Upon discovering the unusual activity in the desolate forbidden area, their eyes narrowed.
Because of the Immortal Path, many powerful forces in the Big Dipper have moved to the outer realms, taking many people and followers with them. Only some old people are nostalgic and do not have much time left, so they are unwilling to leave.
Ye Fan and his group were the same; they migrated countless times, temporarily settling in foreign lands.
Everyone knows that the Big Dipper has now become the most dazzling place in the universe, and an Emperor-level battle is bound to break out!
However, some creatures were unable to evacuate in time.
Of course, those saints who voluntarily stayed behind, eager to enter the path of immortality, are another matter entirely.
Many sages, sage kings, and great sages reside outside the Big Dipper realm, using their great supernatural powers to constantly monitor the Big Dipper's every move.
Under heaven, who doesn't want to become an immortal?
Countless eyes were fixed on him, all burning with passion.
"Immortal..."
Faintly, the sound of the lake could be heard from within the desolate and forbidden land, as if a woman was softly chanting.
Even if a cultivator is very close, they cannot hear it if they are not strong enough.
Only those at the Great Sage level or above can sense something.
They all changed color.
"Is this Lord of the Wasteland also waiting for this path to immortality to appear?!"
The saints changed their minds and were not surprised.
Which supreme being within the forbidden zone of life isn't like this?
Only Cao Ya, who stood alone on the Immortal Star, heard more words because of his strength.
"Not for immortality, but only to wait for your return in the mortal world..."
Cao Ya felt a pang of regret.
The Ruthless Great Emperor defied the odds to attain enlightenment and even became an immortal in the mortal world, all in order to wait for her brother's return.
Unfortunately, in the universe of "Covering the Sky," there is no reincarnation, only similar flowers.
Ye Fan is Ye Fan, not the Ancient Sacred Body from more than 200,000 years ago.
The Ruthless Emperor may also know this.
But there's always hope, just in case...
Beyond the Big Dipper Domain, under Ye Fan's great divine power, a light screen in the sky reflected the scene of the Big Dipper, and everyone looked up to watch.
"Big brother, why did that big sister tie herself up with chains? And what she said..." The little girl tugged at Ye Fan's clothes, her fair face showing some confusion.
Beside them, Black Emperor, Holy Prince, Ji Zi, Ji Haoyue, Ji Ziyue, and others were all shocked. In their vision, there was a clear fog covering the area, with only a vague figure of a woman, but they couldn't see it clearly. Why could the little girl even see the chains that weren't visible on the mirror?
"As expected, the little girl is special," the Black Emperor muttered.
Among the group, only Ye Fan knew more about the matter and guessed that Xiao Nannan and the Ruthless Great Emperor had some kind of mysterious connection.
But for the sake of his little girl, and to avoid people being afraid or having other ideas, Ye Fan did not reveal this secret.
Anyway, no matter what, Xiao Nannan is his sister.
"Where has that unscrupulous Taoist priest Duan De gone? He even said he wanted to participate in the great wave of the cosmic era, but he has vanished without a trace, and no one knows where he is," the Holy Prince said, shaking his head.
"That guy isn't dead, is he?" the Black Emperor wondered, standing up.
“Duan De has a powerful background; he won’t die,” Ji Zi said softly.
Ye Fan nodded.
He was already shaken by Duan De's background, even though he only had a vague understanding of it.
It seems to have some unknown connection with the Celestial Venerable of the mythological era!
Ye Fan glanced around and saw that many of his old friends, such as Longma, were not here. They were traveling among the stars in the universe and it was difficult for them to stay in one place for long.
Moreover, BeiDou is currently facing a turbulent period, with war and other conflicts escalating.
Nature can run as far as it wants.
"Ruthless Great Emperor, do you intend to refine the Sacred Mountain?" Ye Fan suddenly narrowed his eyes.
The group of people immediately focused their attention on the light screen.
Those above the sixth level of the Immortal Saints, such as the Holy Prince and Princess Ji, personally extended their divine senses to the Big Dipper, wanting to witness the actions of the Ruthless Great Emperor and... the mysteries of the Immortal Path!
"The elixir of immortality..."
On Flying Immortal Star, Cao Ya could see it even more clearly.
The ancient forbidden land collapsed, the sacred mountain exploded, and divine energy was released, attracting the attention of countless powerful figures.
But when the saints saw the figure shrouded in the chaotic mist, all their greed vanished instantly.
That was a living supreme being!
The Great Emperor who once swept across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!
"Whoosh~~"
A chaotic mist spread outwards, revealing a tall, slender figure, peerless and aloof, with flowing hair and clear, watery eyes that seemed to see through time.
"Divine Gold Chains... The Ruthless Great Emperor, truly a grand gesture!" Cao Ya sighed inwardly. Beneath the mist, the Ruthless Great Emperor was bound by chains crafted from Immortal Tears Green Gold, Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold, Divine Mark Purple Gold, and Dragon Pattern Black Gold.
"Buzz..."
Several divine chains clanged and rang, emitting a light that soared into the sky.
Cao Ya knew that these divine chains were forged by the Ruthless Great Emperor himself, with the purpose of locking himself in.
Otherwise, throughout the entire universe and throughout history, who could possibly imprison the Ruthless Great Emperor?!
She was one of the strongest people in the world!
It is second to none!
"The master of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land—the Desolate Lord—should be the Ruthless Great Emperor, also known as Cao Ya Quasi-Emperor, the Great Emperor of your era, right?" Ge Hong exclaimed. With the body of a Great Emperor, he could not seal away his divine source, nor did he launch a dark upheaval, yet he lived for more than two hundred thousand years. The strength of the Ruthless Great Emperor was unparalleled throughout history and the future!
"Back then, he should have been called the 'Devouring Emperor'!" the Qiongqi Quasi-Emperor exclaimed in amazement.
"Cao Ya, have you ever met the Devouring Heaven Emperor? What kind of person is she?" asked Zhulong, the Quasi-Emperor.
Cao Ya shook his head.
Two hundred thousand years ago, he was only at the half-step saint level at best, so how could he be qualified to meet the Devouring Emperor?
Moreover, the first incarnation of the Ruthless Great Emperor possessed a strong demonic aura, which subdued all races in the universe.
Cao Ya dared not try to establish a connection with the "Devouring Emperor".
At that time, he couldn't even withstand a wisp of imperial might!
Ge Hong, Qiongqi Quasi-Emperor, Zhulong Quasi-Emperor, and others are all powerful figures from Feixian Star.
As a magnificent ancient star, the center of the universe in the mythical era, it still possesses profound cultural heritage even after millions of years.
Although these quasi-emperors have not yet reached the level of those who are about to attain enlightenment at the ninth level of the quasi-emperor realm, they are still extremely powerful. In an era when no great emperor appears, they can suppress many star regions.
Even if a great emperor is born, they will still have a place.
Without sufficient strength, it would be impossible to traverse the vast sea of stars and see the movements above the Big Dipper.
"The Nine-Miracle Elixir of Immortality!" Cao Ya murmured.
The Ruthless Great Emperor shattered nine sacred mountains and extracted the Nine Wonders Elixir of Immortality, which had been nurtured for hundreds of thousands of years.
This is the highest grade of immortality elixir!
It can extend the life of an emperor-level powerhouse for one lifetime!
Even a hundred or a thousand kings of herbs and holy medicines cannot compare to any single immortal herb.
Sizzle!
When the Nine-Miracle Elixir of Immortality took shape and divine light soared up, piercing the sky and illuminating the starry sea, outside the forbidden area, the heroes were shocked, their eyes wide with disbelief, all staring at the sacred auspicious light in the forbidden area, their hearts surging with excitement, their bodies trembling with emotion.
That's an elixir of immortality; who in the world wouldn't want it?!
Even the Great Emperor was extremely envious!
"Buzz buzz buzz..."
Suddenly, the other six forbidden zones of life in the Eastern Wilderness—the Primordial Ancient Mine, the Immortal Tomb, the Reincarnation Sea, and the Undying Mountain—all erupted with supreme imperial aura, their sacred energy surging, shining brightly through the heavens, and dominating the universe!
At this moment, several forbidden zones of life underwent abnormal changes. Beams of light shot into the sky, piercing directly into the depths of space. The stars that blocked their path, even the stars themselves, were instantly shattered and turned into cosmic dust.
The vast void seemed to be torn apart by the supreme energy!
"Supreme! Supreme!"
The saints were shocked; a deadly fear almost suffocated them.
Its imperial aura is unparalleled in heaven and earth, enough to crush all ages.
Even a saint could not bear it.
Even though the Supreme Beings who awakened in the many forbidden zones of life did not target the masses—in fact, without attaining enlightenment, it is impossible to enter the Supreme Beings' eyes!
The being targeted by the Supreme Beings is the Ruthless Great Emperor!
To be precise, it is the Nine-Miracle Elixir of Immortality in the hands of the Ruthless Great Emperor!
It has nine branches, each with different leaves, the nine colors flowing, crystal clear, and as dazzling as divine crystal.
"A single elixir of immortality can extend one's life by ten thousand years." From within the Immortal Mountain, a supreme being spoke, his voice laced with greed.
"I don't need it! It was already used in the Primordial Era, and using it again will have no effect," a Supreme Being from the Primordial Ancient Mine said calmly.
His gaze was more focused on scrutinizing the Ruthless Emperor.
They wanted to find out the details of this desolate lord.
"Forget it! We have all basically taken the elixir of immortality and extended our lives once. Even if it is not the Nine Wonders Elixir of Immortality, we are basically immune to its effects. At most, it can extend our lives by three to five hundred years, which is better than nothing." The grand imperial voice echoed from the depths of the Divine Ruins.
"Our goal now is the Immortal Path! It would be unwise to needlessly weaken ourselves by fighting the Desolate Lord! You must understand that our ability to fight for a long time is limited, and any battle must be decided quickly!" The Supreme Being of the Reincarnation Sea said indifferently.
“If the Lord of the Wilderness does not retreat, we will join forces and attack directly! We are all emperors and sovereigns, who is weaker than whom?” a supreme being from the Immortal Mausoleum said coldly.
In the six forbidden zones of life, supreme beings have awakened, their auras manifesting and pressing down on the desolate ancient forbidden lands.
There's nothing we can do; the path to immortality is right there.
Why did he sever his own past glory and honor by cutting off his own life?
Isn't it just a chance to become an immortal?!
Anyone who blocks their path is an enemy to be fought to the death!
Even the Ruthless Emperor seems to be in better condition than them.
Who among those who could become emperors or kings doesn't possess the confidence and experience to be the most powerful in the world?
Even though they have already lost a lot of confidence in the process of cutting themselves in half.
With multiple supreme beings joining forces, they could easily raze the ancient forbidden land to the ground!
The conversation between numerous supreme beings was undisguised, and their divine voices shook the heavens and earth. Even ordinary saints felt dizzy and unable to bear it.
Immediately, the heroes were astonished and retreated, fleeing the forbidden zone.
Only a few Great Sages and Quasi-Emperors dared to approach, as they also yearned to become immortals.
"Supreme... an existence that has fallen from the throne of the Emperor!"
Deep beyond the realm, several supreme quasi-emperors, such as the Divine Court Emperor, the Old Golden Crow, and the Woodcutter, who were about to attain enlightenment, also sensed the dramatic changes in the Big Dipper and looked around to probe the true nature of the supreme beings in the forbidden zone.
None of the cultivators who have reached the ninth level of Quasi-Emperor, the level of those about to attain Dao, would show any awe towards the Supreme Being.
Their goal was to achieve enlightenment, dominate the world, and become emperors!
Naturally, this gaze angered the Supreme Being. With a thought, he unleashed his imperial aura, annihilating the divine thoughts of several aspiring Daoists.
If it weren't for the imminent opening of the Immortal Path, and the desire to preserve their current state and avoid unnecessary complications, they would definitely have marched beyond the realm to annihilate those few who were about to attain enlightenment and had blasphemed the emperor!
The word "will" in "will attain enlightenment" naturally distinguishes one from an enlightened being.
However, there are also some hidden entities, which even the supreme beings only vaguely perceive.
"A bunch of insects, they dare to act recklessly when they're far away! If it weren't for the Immortal Path, I would have slaughtered them all, leaving no Quasi-Emperors in the heavens and the earth!" The Supreme Being in the Undying Mountain was filled with murderous intent.
The other awakened supreme beings remained silent.
He's just a quasi-emperor; not worth paying attention to.
The latter's goal is to become an emperor, while their goal is to become an immortal!
They have completely different perspectives and mindsets!
Throughout the universe, the Divine Court Emperor, the Old Golden Crow, and others all sighed, realizing that even after falling from their imperial status, these supreme beings still looked down upon the world and were invincible.
"I must prove my faith!"
Deep within the blazing sun, flames scorched, and the old golden crow pondered, his resolve unwavering.
Cao Ya of Feixian Star, along with Quasi-Emperors such as Ge Hong, Qiongqi, and Zhulong, as well as Quasi-Emperor level beings from other ancient stars, were also quite impressed.
The word "accurate" reveals the difference between the two levels.
"Fortunately, my combat strength is comparable to that of a contemporary emperor!" Cao Ya said with relief.
He placed his hand on the Blue Gold Divine Sword, his sword intent contained and not unleashed.
Now is not the time!
In his normal state, the Supreme Being is fearless, but after undergoing the ultimate sublimation and returning to his peak state, he can at most deal with one person.
The emperors of this era are almost all above the mid-level of the five-star system.
Some of the most impressive ones have even actually taken that step.
However, achieving immortality in the mortal world at the highest level of the five-star level is extremely difficult. Even the Azure Emperor, the Void Emperor, the Eternal Universe Emperor, the Demon Emperor, and the Fighting Saint Emperor ultimately failed.
No supreme being should be underestimated.
The supreme being of the [Covering the Sky] universe is far more powerful than the main god of the [After Ascension] universe.
First of all, the former was at its peak as the highest level of the mid-level of the five-star system, and some of the more powerful ones even crossed over to the high-level of the five-star system!
The latter, however, only received a five-star elementary rating.
Secondly, the former grew up in blood and fire, defeated countless heroes, stepped on endless bones, and finally proved the ultimate path.
The latter lacks this experience and is also lacking in experience of fighting against opponents of the same level, so in terms of combat experience, they are naturally inferior.
Third, in terms of weapons, the Supreme Beings at their peak all amassed immortal gold and divine materials to forge the most suitable weapons for themselves.
In this respect, the Supremes are still ahead.
With these three advantages combined, the former is naturally the winner.
Therefore, Cao Ya of "Covering the Sky" could not emulate Cao Ya of "After Ascension" and Cao Ya of "Nine Cauldrons" by fighting against ten supreme beings on his own.
Even two or three supreme beings would be in serious trouble, their lives would be in danger.
Especially... when they reached their ultimate sublimation, and displayed the imperial divine might, suppressing the unparalleled power of the nine heavens and ten earths!
In a one-on-one situation, Cao Ya will have a very difficult time.
With multiple possible outcomes, he's likely to face serious consequences.
Thinking of this, Cao Ya's expression became quite grave.
At this moment, Beidou, the Ruthless Great Emperor seemed to have completely awakened. Holding the Nine Wonders Elixir of Immortality, he broke free from the Immortal Golden Divine Chains he had forged and summoned more than a dozen Wild Slaves under his command. They were all once powerful figures who had dominated for millennia, but now they seemed to have lost themselves and obeyed the Ruthless Great Emperor.
However, Cao Ya knew that if the Ruthless Great Emperor wished, he could restore the reason and freedom to these barbarians.
"What? There are actually two stone tablets inside the ancient forbidden area?"
The heroes saw that deep within the forbidden zone, there was a giant stele inscribed with the words "Path to Immortality." Beside it, there was also a stele about the "Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist." The Great Dao flowed and transformed into strands of invincible fist intent, spreading in all directions.
Immediately, the saints were excited, wishing they could rush forward and embrace the stone tablet to comprehend the legendary boxing techniques.
Clang!
!
The Ruthless Great Emperor ignored the two stone tablets, swept her fair hand, shattered the world, and led her dozen or so wild slaves, seemingly about to enter the Immortal Path.
The two stone tablets, like gates, stood on either side of the path to immortality.
"Is she going to become an immortal?" Countless beings were in an uproar, finding it hard to believe.
She just barged into the immortal path, which is so rare to find throughout the ages? She did it so casually, even bringing her subordinates along, as if it were effortless.
Despite their efforts, many heroes were unable to even approach the desolate and forbidden land.
A terrifying aura blocked all life below the level of the Supreme Being.
One cannot even approach without becoming a supreme being!
The contrast between the two situations only amplified people's awe of the Ruthless Emperor's power.
"As expected of the Lord of the Wilderness who single-handedly dominates an entire forbidden zone!"
The saints were shocked.
"Should we remind the Ruthless Emperor?"
Cao Ya's eyes flashed, his divine sense expanded, displaying unparalleled power, and he ventured deep into the chaotic mist. The moment the Ruthless Great Emperor stepped onto the Immortal Path, he transmitted a message to her, informing her that the Big Dipper Immortal Path was a dead end.
"I know, but I want to go in and see if there is reincarnation between the Immortal Realm and the mortal universe? Can it reflect the eternal river of time?"
The Ruthless Great Emperor's cold yet somewhat sorrowful voice rang out.
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