"Buzz..."
Amidst the blood-red light, Duan De refined a fragmented imperial artifact.
Soon, he looked at the Devouring Demon Canopy in front of him with a pained expression, feeling heartbroken.
"Damn it, I've traveled to countless realms, visited so many planets, and dug up so many ancient tombs. The Heavenly Venerable True Blood that I finally managed to refine is now being given away before I can even warm it up myself."
"What a huge loss!"
Duan De wailed, as if his flesh had been cut off.
"Only by excavating a few more ancient imperial tombs can I make up for my losses and soothe my wounded heart!"
Despite his words, Duan De's actions were anything but slow. Strange blood-red light drifted around him as he chanted incantations, silently reciting ancient secret techniques from the mythological era. The blood-red light dimmed, and wisps of essence rose up, enveloping the demonic canopy and radiating a mysterious power, calling upon the gods to awaken.
"This item was forged from the first incarnation of the Ruthless Great Emperor, and compared to other supreme divine weapons, it possesses many more wonders."
"Although the divine materials of immortal gold are precious, they are still inferior to the body of an emperor."
"I hope the Devouring Emperor will be resurrected, and that he can once again conquer the universe, just like he did more than 200,000 years ago, sweeping across all the heavens and suppressing the Dark Sovereign!"
Duan De whispered, his voice filled with expectation.
Although he had not reincarnated during the era of the Devouring Emperor, Duan De believed that his understanding of history surpassed that of 99% of the cultivators in the world, based on his extensive excavation of ancient tombs and collection of countless books.
Moreover, he knew Cao Ya and had a friendship with him. He had even lent Cao Ya the Demon Canopy, which made Cao Ya a powerful figure in the Eastern Wilderness and subdue the ancient races.
Cao Ya was an ancient sage from the era of the Devouring Emperor, a firsthand witness, and his words fully demonstrate the splendor of that era.
Humanity is the strongest race, lying dormant in the forbidden zone, daring not to make a move!
Even a territory of the Holy Spirit Clan was wiped out by the Ruthless Great Emperor.
It should be noted that the Holy Spirit Clan has produced more than just the Stone Emperor, a Great Emperor-level being.
Even so, no ancient emperor dared to emerge into the world.
This shows how terrifying the Ruthless Great Emperor is, his power awes the nine heavens and ten earths!
Throughout history, only a very few emperors and sovereigns, such as the Supreme Emperor, the Immortal Emperor, and the Great Emperor of No Beginning, could be compared to him.
"Devouring Emperor, awaken!"
The blood sacrifice of Duan De was filled with mysterious Taoist charm, calling upon the deities within the Demon Canopy.
"The Empress has reappeared!" Duan De shouted at the end, sending out half of an imperial artifact.
"Boom!"
!
The Devouring Demon Canopy soared into the sky, its demonic power radiating outwards, shaking the starry sky. In an instant, it vanished without a trace, disappearing into the depths of the universe.
At the same time, the canister sensed the change and flew over instantly, merging with the magic lid and becoming one with it.
Instantly, the Devouring Demon Canopy reappeared, its terrifying aura sweeping across all realms, causing all living beings to submit.
It is merely an imperial artifact, yet it possesses power comparable to that of the flawless Great Emperor!
"stop!
"
A demonic light pierced through the void and struck the battlefield between Cao Ya, the Stone Emperor, and the Lord of Reincarnation.
Faintly, it appeared to be the image of a woman from the Gaia universe, pure and ethereal, with a touch of coldness.
Exactly the same as the Desolate Lord who disappeared after entering the Immortal Path!
"The Desolate Lord is the Devouring Emperor?!" Countless cultivators stared in astonishment.
But upon closer reflection, I understand.
After all, most of the supreme beings in the ancient world were men, and the number of women was already relatively small. Moreover, many of them either passed away or became supreme beings in the other six forbidden zones of life.
After careful consideration, it is indeed the Devouring Emperor, who is the most likely candidate.
Of course, after his first life, the Devouring Emperor was also revered as the "Ruthless Emperor" because of his deeds!
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The word "ruthless" transcends time!
"boom……"
The Devouring Demon Jar fell, striking the Lord of Reincarnation with ferocious demonic power. It shattered a corner of the Feathered Azure Gold Battle Armor, causing the Emperor's blood to spill into space and retreat millions of miles.
With the help of the Devouring Demon Jar, Cao Ya was able to focus all his efforts on dealing with the Stone Emperor.
While they may not gain the upper hand, they are not at a disadvantage either.
Wielding an imperial weapon and reaching the pinnacle of power, Cao Ya, the supreme ruler of the forbidden zone, is still a formidable opponent in a one-on-one fight.
If there are too many, we won't be able to resist them.
After all, these ancient emperors had stable Dao principles, resilient imperial bodies, and abundant combat experience, which gave Cao Ya no advantage in comparison.
Previously, it was because they had not yet sublimated and thus had the advantage in strength, which allowed them to fight two opponents at once.
At this point, however, they could only fight one-on-one.
Of course, this is already extremely powerful, at the level of a flawless Great Emperor. Looking at the universe of "Covering the Sky", from the mythological era to the present, he has been the supreme ruler of an era, revered by all the heavens and earth, and subjugated by all races!
"Heh, you think you can stop me without the Lord of Reincarnation?" Stone Emperor sneered, "The height of an Ancient Emperor is beyond your imagination!"
"If I still possess the Heavenly Heart Mark, and remain untouched by any strike..."
"I can beat you to a pulp in less than ten moves!"
The Stone Emperor's attitude was aloof and superior, like a god looking down upon all living beings.
Cao Ya sneered, unleashing his Blue Gold Divine Sword, which clashed with the Black Gold Halberd, creating a deafening impact that shook the universe. Countless stars trembled, as if on the verge of destruction.
Under such a clash between flawless emperors, the entire myriad realms seemed to be plunged into doomsday, with signs of impending end.
It should be noted that the battle was not only waged by Cao Ya and the Stone Emperor, but also by the Devouring Demon Jar and the Lord of Reincarnation on the side, as well as the supreme beings on other battlefields.
"Buzz buzz buzz..."
The canister hummed, its violent fluctuations reverberating through the void, and then it blasted outwards, sending the Lord of Reincarnation, who had been pushed to the extreme, flying millions of miles once again.
"Is it an imperial artifact? Or... a human? An alternative path to immortality? I remember that in the ancient times, there was an ancient emperor who followed this path, but millions of years have passed and I have neither heard of him nor seen his whereabouts. He must have failed."
"I never imagined that the emperors of later generations could go further than the emperors of the ancient times!"
The Lord of Reincarnation spoke, mentioning ancient secrets.
Although no one knows who the Primordial Emperor he mentioned is.
However, seeing that the Lord of Reincarnation was actually showing signs of defeat under the power of the Devouring Demon Jar, the billions of cultivators were overjoyed and chanted the name of the Devouring Emperor.
"boom!
"
The magic jar activated again, and under its vast, boundless magical power, the azure light emanating from the Lord of Reincarnation's battle armor was momentarily extinguished!
"You think I'm old and frail? I've never been defeated in my entire life. Even before I attained the Dao, I was invincible in the struggle for the Emperor's Path, never suffering a single defeat! Even if I fought Cao Ya again on the Immortal Path, which greatly depleted my divine power, I, after my ascension, will surely be able to wipe you out in a final battle at my peak!"
The Lord of Reincarnation said coldly, yet with full confidence.
After all, what he was facing was only an imperial artifact, not the real Ruthless Great Emperor.
Otherwise, he would have been even more serious.
Both emperors and sovereigns are equally matched; a slight underestimation of the opponent, or a mental defeat, can lead to complete collapse and direct defeat.
"A single imperial artifact cannot overturn the heavens!" the Lord of Reincarnation said indifferently. His battle armor once again erupted with dazzling azure light. He unleashed a forbidden imperial technique, the Three Realms Reincarnation, covering the universe and encompassing all living beings, all within his grasp.
However, this was contrary to the expectations of the Lord of Reincarnation.
It was just a weapon, yet the Devouring Demon Canopy was ridiculously powerful. It single-handedly blocked the combined forces of the Lord of Reincarnation and the Feathered Azure Gold Battle Armor, preventing them from advancing even half a step and confining them to a star system.
This scene shook the universe, made all living beings tremble, and filled them with ecstatic joy.
Even the warring heroes turned their heads, secretly alarmed by the terrifying power of the magic jar.
Only Cao Ya, who knew about the Ruthless Emperor's situation, remained relatively calm.
However, for the Lord of Reincarnation, such a result was simply unacceptable.
How could a mighty ancient emperor be hindered by a mere imperial artifact?!
The Supreme Being of Abandoned Heaven on the side was at least dealing with six revived Imperial Artifacts at the same time!
"ah!
"!" The Lord of Reincarnation roared, and the three illusory realms spun rapidly, unleashing a mysterious Dao that struck the Demon Jar, finally sending it flying.
However, the Devouring Demon Jar was not thwarted and quickly flew back to confront the Lord of Reincarnation once again.
"impossible!
"!" The Lord of Reincarnation roared, and like a madman, he frantically struck the demon jar. His battle armor also burst forth with billions of strands of immortal light, which neutralized the demonic divine power that covered the star field.
The Lord of Reincarnation refused to believe that he, who had returned to the imperial path and was now in charge of imperial weapons, would be stopped by the imperial weapon of an ancient emperor!
For the ancient emperor, this was an utter disgrace!
Of course, the magic jar showed no emotion; it simply fully revived, its imperial aura flowing, as it fiercely battled the ancient supreme beings.
******
Meanwhile, on another supreme battlefield, Ye Fan was battling a Great Perfection Overlord Body. Taking advantage of the moment when the Refining God Pot fell and the Supreme Emperor's aura covered the Great Perfection Overlord Body, he took out a treasure bottle. It was left behind by the Great Emperor Wushi, specifically to guard against the Dark Turmoil. It only fell into his hands in this life because of Xiao Nannan.
Because of the urgency, Ye Fan did not delay and pulled out the stopper.
In an instant, a terrifying Great Dao appeared, suppressing all other Daos, causing the heavens to tremble violently!
"The Great Emperor Wushi?!" The hearts of hundreds of millions of cultivators raced.
That mysterious aura was exactly the same as that of the Great Emperor Wushi recorded in ancient historical texts.
"Go!" Ye Fan did not leave the precious blood behind, but threw it out, letting the contingency plan left by the Great Emperor Wushi target the Lord of the Divine Ruins and the Supreme Being of Light and Darkness.
With the help of the Dao Yan Immortal Robe, the Divine Emperor Immortal Robe, and the Refining God Pot, plus the broken cauldron and the remains of the Great Completion Holy Body, he was able to deal with a Great Completion Overlord Body.
In any case, the latter has not attained enlightenment and therefore has no possibility of reaching the ultimate level of sublimation.
Rely on defense, entangle them, and wear them down until the Great Mastery Body is defeated!
This is Ye Fan's plan.
Therefore, he believed that the Void Emperor and the Eternal Emperor needed this item the most.
Originally, Cao Ya was the supreme ruler, but the appearance of the Devouring Demon Jar changed the situation.
Moreover, above the Big Dipper, a figure charged out, heading towards the battlefield where Supreme Cao Ya was. Even with the Emperor's Robe protecting him, Ye Fan's primordial spirit felt a burning sensation from the fiery aura emanating from that figure.
"Arrogant!" The Great Completion Overlord's Body's expression darkened. Ye Fan's actions clearly showed that he looked down on him.
However, he had to admit that compared to the ancient emperors, he, an unorthodox Daoist, was indeed inferior.
"Great Completion Overlord Body, die!" Ye Fan roared. Although he only awakened it later, his subordinates still had hundreds of billions of blood debts.
Thinking of so many lives, Ye Fan trembled.
This also intensified his killing intent towards the Great Completion Hegemon Body!
The broken cauldron supported the Holy Body, while the Dao Yan Immortal Robe and the Divine Emperor Immortal Robe provided protection for the Ancient Star Domain and Ye Fan. Ye Fan roared, swung his fist, and his golden blood energy soared into the sky, incredibly fierce, as he charged out.
Outside the Refining God Pot, the gods revived, displaying the Great Dao of the ancient emperor of the Light Clan, and fighting against the old overlord.
The Great Completion Overlord's face was grim. He unleashed his ancient Overlord Fist, fighting against several powerful enemies, but failed to achieve any results.
"Haha! Holy Body Ye Fan, you actually want to use your blood containing the laws of the Emperor's Dao to deal with us?" The Lord of the Divine Ruins laughed, almost laughing until tears streamed down his face.
"Don't you know that this is a great tonic for us?" The Supreme Being of Light and Darkness revealed his snow-white teeth, which gleamed with a chilling light.
As ancient emperors, they possessed this imperial blood flowing through their veins.
"Buzz..."
However, within the treasure bottle, imperial blood flowed out, and a gate of light appeared. From behind the gate came the sound of footsteps, as if treading the Great Dao and towering above the mortal world.
In the hazy distance, a figure appears, back to all living beings, facing the unknown darkness, its back firm, never to fall.
"Emperor Wushi!" Countless cultivators were moved to tears.
The last great emperor of the ancient times—Wu Shi—whose name has been sung throughout the ages, suppressing all the heavens and revered by all races.
That was the most peaceful era in the world!
So-called supreme beings, so-called holy spirits, none of them dared to appear in the world, they were all suppressed!
However, 80,000 years ago, the Great Emperor Wushi passed away on Purple Mountain. The overwhelming power of the Great Dao caused the entire universe to tremble. This was recorded in ancient history by the ancients and passed down through generations.
Therefore, they all knew that it was a contingency plan left by the Great Emperor Wushi before his death, specifically to deal with this greatest dark turmoil in history!
Of course, they were unaware that the Great Emperor Wushi still existed in another world, conquering the world and facing formidable enemies.
However, as millions of beings looked up, the figure with its back to them did not turn around, as if it were restricted by something and unable to leave the gate of light and reappear in the mortal world.
Upon seeing this, the people prayed, and their faith surged forth.
Some of the older sages even performed grand salutations, paying homage to the Great Emperor Wushi in the outer starry sky.
As before, he paid homage to the Sun Emperor, the Void Emperor, the Eternal Emperor, the Ruthless Emperor, and so on.
"Haha, so this is Wushi's backup plan? How laughable!" The Lord of the Divine Ruins laughed loudly.
The Void Emperor remained silent, the ancient mirror shimmered, illuminating the ages, destroying countless chains of divine laws, and directly approaching the imperial body of the Lord of the Divine Ruins.
"It's that trick again!" The Lord of the Divine Ruins sneered, his Imperial Laws surging as he fought against the Void Emperor's Dao.
At that very moment—
"Bang!"
!
With a deafening roar, the portal shattered, and the figure, with its back to all living beings, forcefully stepped out, standing tall in the world.
Even though it had become much more illusory, the bottle of precious blood seemed to have consumed more than half of its energy in an instant, and began to dim.
"How can such imperial blood be wasted?" The Supreme Being of Light and Darkness was dissatisfied. He lashed out with his Golden Staff of Tribulation, trying to seize the blood of the Primordial Emperor.
Meanwhile, the dragon-patterned black and gold shield was held horizontally to parry Emperor Hengyu's Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Furnace.
Although Emperor Hengyu was strong, he was not defeated in one or two moves.
Moreover, the Dark Shield is also a royal weapon, forged from celestial gold. Its defensive power is unparalleled in the world, no less than any celestial gold battle armor.
Moreover, Emperor Hengyu's condition, due to his forced recovery, was actually worse than his.
After some thought, the Supreme Light and Darkness felt that he could try his best to block one of Emperor Hengyu's attacks, seize the blood of Emperor Wushi, and then refine it instantly to make up for the loss, increase his combat power, and even kill Hengyu, shatter the void, and drink their emperor's blood!
Although the emperor's body was decaying, it still retained some vitality.
It can wipe out ancient clans, slaughter imperial artifacts, and devour the essence of supreme divine weapons!
That would be a great tonic for them!
It's comparable to the blood essence of thousands or trillions of living beings!
Emperor Hengyu remained silent, only urging the Imperial Furnace to blaze and crash down heavily.
"Aww~~ That guy Ye Fan, I used to force him to combine with the Innate Dao Embryo and give birth to an Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo child to become the Great Emperor's successor, but he just wouldn't listen, and the result... Sigh, it's all my fault for not forcing him! I didn't take the Great Emperor's words in his later years to heart!"
On the continent of Beidou fragments, the Black Emperor was filled with regret.
He knew that the blood of the Primordial Emperor required a cultivator with the same physique to bear it, just as Ye Fan had fused with two Great Perfection Saint Bodies.
However, the innate sacred body and Dao embryo, the strongest physique throughout history, are comparable to the chaotic body, and it is difficult to find even one in millions of years.
It requires the combination of the ancient sacred body and the innate Dao embryo.
However, these two constitutions are extremely rare, making them the most promising individuals capable of achieving enlightenment!
Finally, they must appear in the same era, have their paths cross, and coincidentally, one is a man and the other a woman. Ultimately, they must fall in love and become lovers...
It has to be said, it is indeed a one in a trillion probability!
Even smaller!
The first few conditions were finally met in this lifetime, except for mutual affection. The Black Emperor had mentioned it several times, but he didn't pressure Ye Fan anymore. After all, love is something that outsiders can't force.
But now that I think about it, I deeply regret it.
"Little Leaf and the Holy Maiden of the Purple Mansion have united, and their child will surely inherit the blood of the Emperor and recreate the peak power of the Great Emperor! At that time, one or two Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zones will be no threat at all!" The Black Emperor said with great regret.
"Big Dog, will my brother and the others be alright?" Little Nannan stood beside Black Emperor, her delicate features filled with worry.
"Don't worry! The Great Emperors have reappeared. The Ruthless Great Emperor, the Void Great Emperor, the Eternal Universe Great Emperor, and others have all experienced brief resurgences and are now able to defeat the Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zones." The Black Emperor comforted the little girl.
Although deep down he was also basically unsure.
However, upon glancing at another fragment, he saw that Gai Jiuyou had finally drawn the immortal fire into his body and soared into the sky, which immediately put him at ease.
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