Cao Ya glanced at the opposite side. Hundreds of millions of miles away, more than a dozen huge figures stood tall, their auras deep and profound, filled with various Daoist rhymes, capable of destroying heaven and earth and shattering time and space!
Behind the group of immortals, two more quasi-immortal imperial artifacts blocked their path, leaving them in a dilemma.
With the Boundless Bell and the wooden spear in hand, and with Jiu Liu San and the Black Emperor clearing the way, they were indeed confident that they could defeat the black spear and broadsword, and follow the passage opened up by the Holy Prince to return directly from the depths of the River of Souls to the mortal realm!
The problem is that if this happens, the group of True Supremes who stand guard at the ultimate point of the Soul River will have no more scruples and will surely attack recklessly. At that time, all the immortals will die, and none of them will be able to escape!
"A dilemma." Cao Ya frowned, thinking seriously, but couldn't come up with a good solution.
Unparalleled power, surpassing all others throughout history; apart from those of the same level, who can rival it?
At that level, there is no longer any question of fighting beyond one's level. Every supreme being, when in the True Immortal or Immortal King realm, is an unparalleled genius, and it is rare for one to be born even once in billions of years!
"Even with the existence of the God Emperor, and considering that among those who came from the Heavenly Emperor's Burial Pit was the reflection of the Great Emperor Wushi, and with these two secretly holding back, there are still more than ten Quasi-Immortal Emperors..."
Cao Ya's expression was grave. The Beginningless Bell was incomplete, and the wooden spear was not the Desolate Heaven Emperor's fundamental divine weapon. At most, it could only block one or two True Supreme Beings. Even if the Emperor's Corpse had been revived, how could it possibly stop more than ten Quasi-Immortal Emperors?
There is no problem at all that the will of the Great Emperor Wushi can retake control, but in doing so, the dormancy of multiple eras will undoubtedly be completely wasted.
"Sigh, if only I had brought Chu Feng with me. His cultivation level isn't high enough, but with the stone jar in hand, he can achieve a dramatic surge in combat power in critical moments!"
Cao Ya sighed inwardly, but then shook his head. The stone jar was of great importance and closely connected to the ultimate plan of the two emperors, Huang Ye and Shi Ji. It was best not to expose it to the emperor-level beings of the strange race!
"So, now all we can do is summon the Ruthless Great Emperor and hope for the Empress's arrival?"
Cao Ya pondered that the other Immortal Emperors either lived in seclusion or went undercover, while only the Ruthless Great Emperor could appear without any scruples!
Of course, if the mark left by the Heavenly Emperor could be found, briefly recreating the Heavenly Emperor's peak combat power would be enough to defeat all the supreme beings.
However, such hidden traces are rare. In order to avoid them being mysteriously erased or directly banished, which would lead to the loss of backup plans and failure at the last minute, the Heavenly Emperor also needs to consider things carefully and cannot act recklessly.
"Buzz..." Inside the ultimate realm of the Soul River, a group of True Supremes stood, all surrounded by murderous aura. However, after glancing at the Boundless Bell and the wooden spear, they all abandoned the idea of being the first to make a move, waiting for others to strike first!
Once someone clears the minefield, they can easily harvest the fruit without any risk.
They knew that the hands of the Desolate Heavenly Emperor and the Great Emperor Wushi were stained with the strongest true blood of more than one strange Immortal Emperor!
Even if they are just weapons left behind by the two emperors, they should not be underestimated. Any underestimation will bring the most fatal consequences!
"This is not good." The God Emperor frowned slightly. Although his supreme concerns had led to the stalemate, and the immortals in the mortal realm were not in immediate danger, he knew that if this standoff continued, the immortals would definitely not be able to hold on!
Putting everything else aside, how long can Black Emperor and 963, with their nearly withered blood energy, hold out?
For someone in perfect condition, fighting for billions of years is no difficult task.
The God Emperor wanted to help the immortals escape the River of Souls and return to the mortal realm, but in order to avoid revealing his identity, he could not act openly. He had to be careful with his actions in secret, as his supreme senses were extremely sharp. If he was not careful, all his efforts would be in vain!
Instigating others to take action would only arouse more suspicion. In reality, the God Emperor and the other supreme beings are far apart, and they are all wary of each other.
"The Desolate Heavenly Emperor and the Leaf Heavenly Emperor have disappeared. The Beginningless Great Emperor has passed away. Although the Ruthless Great Emperor was injured, he must have recovered after so much time. Moreover, this Empress is a peak existence at the Immortal Emperor level!"
The Divine Emperor pondered, wanting to remind the immortals, especially the Black Emperor, Duan De, and Hua Hua, to summon the Ruthless Great Emperor, but with the Supreme One by his side, how could he transmit a message?
But his intention to do this was so obvious that it was impossible to hide it.
"How about we pretend we were no match for the Broken Bell or the Wooden Spear when the battle starts, and fall into the mysterious place to trigger the mark left by Emperor Ye, so that he will come to the aid of the immortals?"
The God Emperor had a plan, but he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, remaining calm and composed without the slightest panic.
Beside them, the Supreme Being of Fine Insects, the Supreme Being of Eight Heads, and others looked down at the immortals with cold eyes.
"A bunch of ants! Without those two imperial artifacts, we could annihilate you a million times over with a flick of our fingers!"
Duan De and the Black Emperor, unwilling to lose face, retorted directly: "When I was fighting the Soul River, you were probably nowhere to be found! What's so great about being the Supreme Being of the Heavens? I've killed more than one Quasi-Immortal Emperor!"
A supreme being, his body rotting and oozing yellow pus, smiled faintly and said, "What era is this? Why are you still bringing up these old stories? Are the people of all realms so unable to see reality? They can only live in the past and can't see the present. No wonder they have been defeated time and time again and have been harvested by my race. They deserve it!"
Duan De brandished his shovel and shouted, "Back in the day, I could have buried an ordinary Quasi-Immortal Emperor like you with a single shovel!"
The rotten and supreme being didn't care and mocked, "But you can't do it now!"
Duan De was immediately stumped and extremely annoyed. Damn it, he was being looked down upon again!
"Black Emperor, 963, when the fight starts, keep an eye on this guy and kill him! I don't believe that two Emperor-level artifacts can't take you down!" Duan De shouted.
Now, it was that corrupt and supreme one's turn. His face stiffened, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Even a single imperial weapon couldn't deal with him, let alone two imperial weapons targeting him simultaneously!
To the others who were gloating, it was best that someone was diverting their attention.
Their only fear is that if someone blocks those two imperial artifacts, they will have no worries and can kill at will!
As for whether that person will die... he will most likely die suddenly, but what does that have to do with them?
The right thing to do is to be alive and have made great contributions so that you can be seen by the highest deities of the heavens!
"Buzz..." The supreme energy was released, the void exploded, and the Great Dao cried out. If it weren't for the protection of the Emperor Bell and the deterrence of the wooden spear, all the immortals would have died long ago!
The supreme beings were not in a hurry and waited patiently, but the immortals were quite anxious.
Cao Ya transmitted his voice to inquire whether it was possible to summon the Ruthless Great Emperor, the Black Emperor, Duan De, and others, and whether they had any special means to alarm this empress whose talent was unparalleled throughout history!
"No! The only way is to call out the Empress's name. Such a supreme being of all heavens can normally sense anyone's call, but whether she can receive it in her current location is another question!" The Black Emperor said with a wry smile. Needless to say, the Ruthless Great Emperor's situation was very difficult!
Duan De was quite frustrated. Of the four mortal immortals who entered the Immortal Realm, he was the one who had fallen behind.
"Perhaps, another method will work..." Cao Ya thought for a moment. What the Ruthless Great Emperor cared about most was not herself, but her brother!
However, no one knows the name of the Holy Body elder brother of the Ruthless Great Emperor.
"Huh?" Suddenly, the Black Emperor exclaimed in surprise, noticing that the Emperor's corpse behind him seemed to tremble slightly.
Cao Ya's eyes flickered. Could it be that the Great Emperor Wushi was indeed here, sensing the predicament of the immortals, and deliberately manipulating things?
Black Emperor gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "Damn it, these beasts, since they're forcing us, then let's provoke the Great Emperor's corpse to resurrect and wipe them all out!"
After speaking, the Black Emperor gestured to all the immortals, whether they were true immortals like Li Da, Qi Zhen, and Tai Yi, or immortal kings like the Fighting Macaque King and the Old King of Silkworm Valley, or even Hua Hua, Duan De, and Cao Ya, they all moved closer to him!
The Emperor's corpse truly displayed its power, possessing the highest power among all the heavens, capable of destroying the universe. It requires the protection of the Beginningless Bell to safeguard the immortals and prevent them from being affected and killed.
Nine Six Three held his wooden spear high; it was also an imperial weapon, so there was no need to worry about his safety.
"Whoosh!!!" The immortals, of course, did not hesitate, their escape lights flowing, gathering around the Black Emperor.
Those who can reach the realm of immortality are not only not weak, but normally there are no mentally challenged or foolish individuals among them.
Cao Ya did not act out of turn. Although he understood that even with the Emperor Wushi's secret influence and the Emperor's corpse's resurrection, he would not unleash a massacre without realizing it, slaughtering all the powerful beings in the mortal realm.
Even if disguised, and indiscriminate between friend and foe, the injuries would at most appear serious but actually have little impact.
Similarly, the actions of the heroes in the mortal realm will certainly not escape the eyes of those supreme beings.
"What are these little things up to?" Eight supreme wonders, could they have some trump card that can evade the supreme heavenly eye?
"A futile struggle," the worm said indifferently. If it weren't for the intimidating power of the imperial weapon, what immortal kings or true immortals would be nothing but ants, easily annihilated with a single glance!
"The cultivators of all realms are always so laughable, doing useless work and having no idea of the supreme power!" Another dragon-headed supreme being sneered, his tone mocking.
"The heavens are merely pastures for our race. They were left behind for certain needs, and were not wiped out. Otherwise, how could pollen roads exist? Ha, what a joke!" Another giant, supreme and arrogant, exclaimed.
However, he does have the resources. He is already extremely powerful, and he is backed by the mysterious. Through countless eras and countless victories, he has accumulated boundless strength. Even the Heavenly Emperor would find him very troublesome and difficult to deal with!
Beside the Black Emperor, Cao Ya watched as several supreme beings, besides the God Emperor, revealed their true forms one after another.
However, there are still a few hidden deep in the mist, their specific appearances unclear, and it is unknown which one is the reflection of the Great Emperor Wushi.
"Old man, hold on for now, I'll awaken the Emperor's corpse!" the Black Emperor transmitted his voice, still holding the Boundless Bell in his hand, but ready to let Duan De take it at any time.
Zhong Ling doesn't reject Duan De and Hua Hua either; she's aware of the risks and will actively help them.
"Hurry up! Those Supreme Beings have easily seen through our secrets and are all attacking. A single wooden spear won't be enough to stop them!" 963 replied, his expression still calm, the wooden spear aimed at the Supreme Beings, its power awe-inspiring to all the heavens!
"Almost there, almost there." The Black Emperor was sweating profusely. Everyone's lives depended on his busy work. If there was even the slightest problem, the mortal realm would be severely damaged. Even without the Supreme Being's arrival, all sorts of spies and traitors would be able to run rampant and wreak havoc on the world!
Although the war for unification is raging, no one can be sure when the new Heavenly Emperor will appear!
All the immortals held their breath, extremely tense, after all, this concerned the life and death of everyone present!
Even Duan De and Hua Hua were sweating profusely, and Jiu Liu San's back was soaked.
The only one who could be considered truly calm in the arena was probably Cao Ya. Although he was indeed courageous and had a firm Dao heart, no master of the immortal path had any weakness in this aspect, otherwise they would not have been able to overcome various tribulations and become immortals!
Cao Ya's true confidence lay in his knowledge of the secrets: the God Emperor was an undercover agent, and the Great Emperor Wushi was also hidden among them. With the unintentional assistance of these two, and relying on the Emperor Bell and the wooden spear, it would be enough for all the immortals to retreat back to the mortal realm!
After all, those supreme beings were quite cautious and hesitant, and no one was willing to directly face the threat of the imperial weapon!
However, outsiders were unaware of this inside story, but they all turned their attention to it, secretly admiring Cao Ya's mindset, which was truly extraordinary!
Even a group of supreme beings were full of praise. No wonder he could defeat a top immortal king or even a half-step giant with the body of a true immortal. Putting everything else aside, his Dao heart alone surpasses that of countless cultivators!
"Cao Ya... an evolver of this era in the mortal realm, is not the reincarnation of anyone, nor does he possess any special bloodline, such as being a descendant of the Heavenly Emperor or possessing the blood of the Nine-Colored Human King or the Xuanhuang Human King. Yet, he was able to rise rapidly over hundreds of thousands of years, sweeping aside all kinds of geniuses, and reaching the pinnacle of the True Immortal realm..."
The Divine Emperor marveled, for such a hero possessed astonishing talent and truly had the potential to become an Immortal Emperor!
"Now that there are successors in the mortal realm, I can rest assured."
On the other side, a figure shrouded in mist, while secretly pondering, remained silent and used stealth techniques to avoid the Supreme Being's eyes and ears, thus influencing the Emperor's Corpse.
It is the reflection of the Great Emperor Wushi, hiding in the Heavenly Emperor's Burial Pit. Like the God Emperor, he is about to take control of that strange region!
"Based on my observation, the unification of the mortal realm will soon be realized, and which imperial prince..."
Emperor Wushi pondered for a moment, then fell silent. The person at the source of the Heavenly Emperor's Era was the son of an immortal from the Immortal Realm in the past. That immortal was a friend of Emperor Wushi, Emperor Ye, and Duan De, and his son was also a junior.
But his old friend had passed away countless years ago, and even his imperial son had grown old. He failed in his first attempt to ascend to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor and was seriously injured, so he went into seclusion.
"However, once he recovers from his injuries and reappears, he should be able to succeed. With the help of the myriad paths of the mortal realm, he will be able to comprehend the Emperor's Path, become a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, and suppress the order of heaven and earth, and purge spies, traitors, and the like!"
"And Cao Ya, as he grows up, is even more of a potential Immortal Emperor..."
"In this era, although there are many Immortal Kings, no Quasi-Immortal Emperors have yet emerged. The Strange Ones will not rush to destroy the world and reap the benefits of evolving civilizations. They have plenty of time, and they still have a chance to join the ranks of the highest beings in the heavens!"
"Hopefully, more talented young women will emerge in all realms, and countless Immortal Emperors will rise to prominence..."
The Great Emperor Wushi suddenly chuckled. The Immortal Emperor's position is not so easily attained.
Even with unparalleled talent, it's not certain that one can overcome the hurdle of becoming a king or an emperor. Furthermore, the subsequent chasm of becoming an immortal emperor has blocked countless supreme beings from all the heavens!
"Huh?" Suddenly, Emperor Wushi's eyes flickered, revealing a hint of surprise.
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