Cao Ya's cultivation level is stuck at the ninth level of Quasi-Emperor. He estimates that it will be difficult for him to reach the Emperor realm in less than 100,000 years!
"If it doesn't take more than a million years, it's still acceptable..." Cao Ya thought to himself.
In this prosperous era, several hundred years later, not only did high-level quasi-emperors emerge, but even several who were about to attain enlightenment appeared.
Years later, a so-called Chaos Body suddenly appeared out of nowhere and challenged the "Heavenly Emperor" Ye Fan by name!
Although he has not yet attained enlightenment, he has a record of killing a supreme being and defeating the Golden Crow Emperor. Ye Fan is revered as the "Heavenly Emperor," a title universally acknowledged.
However, no one considered the challenge of the chaotic entity to be unreasonable.
That's the strongest physique in history!
After the birth of the Great Emperor Wushi, he was simply added the word "one of"!
The Chaos Being from the mythical era, before attaining enlightenment, injured the Ancient Celestial Venerable and was eventually killed after a fierce battle.
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These events are enough to illustrate the terror of the Chaos Entity.
Instantly, a storm arose, and countless experts eagerly awaited to witness this battle.
Cao Ya knew that the chaotic body was not born that way, but was transformed later. It was the holy son of the former Beidou Yaoguang Holy Land. He had been freed by Ye Fan. Now that he had succeeded, he wanted to return and challenge Ye Fan.
That's why Yao Guang didn't approach Cao Ya or the Golden Crow Emperor.
"Emperor Jinwu has already reached the pinnacle. Under these circumstances, even if Yaoguang becomes a Chaos Body, it will be extremely difficult for him to attain enlightenment." Cao Ya thought to himself. If Yaoguang were the true emperor, he might be able to defeat Ye Fan to a draw by relying on the uniqueness of the Chaos Body.
But since the current emperor is the old Golden Crow...
Cao Ya believed that Yao Guang was destined to lose.
He wasn't very interested in chaotic entities either.
With such a unique physique, one is born to achieve enlightenment. Cao Ya, with his talent, should proceed step by step, according to his own plan, perfecting the path to emperorship, and attempting the ultimate leap.
Soon enough, a supreme battle indeed broke out on the battlefield at the edge of the universe!
Ye Fan fought a great battle against the Chaos Body. His Dao techniques were astonishing, and his divine power was overwhelming. It was comparable to a duel between emperors!
Cultivators from all walks of life watched in awe of the power of the Chaos Body.
Even ancient princes like Huo Qizi and Huang Xudao were moved, for their talents paled in comparison to those of the Chaos Body.
The Great Way favors you!
Of course, Ye Fan ultimately prevailed, and Yao Guang perished. A hero of his generation died in the desolate wilderness of the universe, thus fading from history.
Many people sighed, lamenting that even a chaotic being like him would perish under the Heavenly Emperor's rule.
But this did not add much to Ye Fan's prestige.
As the Heavenly Emperor, it is perfectly reasonable for him to possess such abilities.
Another century passed, and Ye Fan suddenly found Cao Ya deep within a dead star. After hearing his purpose, Cao Ya pondered for a moment and smiled, "I have no hope for now. You can try, but there's no need to rush. You're not even three thousand years old yet. Wait until you have a better chance."
“Victorious Buddha and the others are all old. I hope that the Heavenly Court will raise up the ranks of immortals and open up a proper path to immortality for the human world. Their current strength is powerful, but they are not even at the level of a Great Emperor… To accomplish those things, one must at least be a powerful immortal!” Ye Fan said.
Cao Ya was suddenly startled to realize that more than two thousand years had passed since Ye Fan had cut him out of his divine source.
Those older generations, such as the Victorious Fighting Buddha, the Divine Silkworm Princess, the Old Madman, Ge Hong, and others, have lived for over two thousand years. They are now old and frail, their blood and energy depleted, and the flame of their spirits dimmed.
"I wanted to use my own holy blood to prolong their lives, but they all refused," Ye Fan said sadly.
Cao Ya sighed, but he could also understand those old people.
Their elders and peers have almost all passed away; those who are still alive today are all their juniors.
Having suppressed the cosmic order without any worries, the Supreme Beings felt it was time to sit and depart into the starry sky.
Having lived for nearly ten thousand years, I have long since come to terms with life and death.
"The Heavenly Court has a large amount of divine resources that can help them seal away future generations. When I become stronger, one day I will lead them to become immortals together..." Ye Fan said, giving a bitter smile.
The elderly people also refused.
“Many of them were originally sealed in this world using divine sources. Now that they have achieved perfection, it is impossible for them to choose to continue sealing.” Cao Ya shook his head and said, “That feeling is not pleasant. I have experienced it for more than 200,000 years.”
Ye Fan sighed. He knew this principle, but he just didn't want to see the elderly people, who were like family to him, pass away like that.
More than a hundred years later, Cao Ya left the Death Star, broke free from the black hole's shackles, and went to the Heavenly Court.
The passing of the Victorious Fighting Buddha and the Divine Silkworm Princess brought sorrow to the people of Heaven, as well as the cultivators of Divine Silkworm Ridge and the Fighting Saint Ape lineage, their eyes reddening.
Ye Fan wanted to intervene, but he could only immobilize their bodies, unable to bring back their vanished spirits.
"The Buddha and the princess left with smiles on their faces." That was the only way people could console themselves.
Soon after, the Old Madman, the Ancient Demon Lord Dongfang Taiyi, and others also passed away.
Almost all of the older generation of the Heavenly Court died in the last few hundred years.
Everyone was deeply saddened, and the atmosphere in the Heavenly Court became somber, unable to return to its former cheerful mood for a long time.
Cao Ya laid flowers at the grave and sighed softly.
"I am determined to attain enlightenment in three hundred years!" Ye Fan appeared, his eyes deep and resolute.
Cao Ya glanced at him, and seeing that he had made up his mind, she didn't try to persuade him any further.
"I wouldn't say I'm 90% sure, but I'm at least 70% sure," Ye Fan said. Now that he was attached to the Heavenly Court, he couldn't risk such a big deal without being sure of success.
I wish you success!
Cao Ya left the Heavenly Court again, wandered around the universe, went to the new Flying Immortal Star, and bid farewell to Ge Hong and other acquaintances.
After going around in circles, Cao Ya lost interest and retreated to the Death Star Zone in the universe, where he devoted himself to studying the death intent of heaven and earth.
Three hundred years later, a violent roar startled him.
"Boom!"
!
A terrifying divine sound resounded throughout eternity, shaking the Great Dao and shattering the heavens.
However, after glancing at it, Cao Ya only pondered for a moment before getting up and stepping out of the Death Star region.
"boom!
"Ye Fan forcefully broke through the blockade of the myriad paths, stood atop the mark of the myriad paths and the Golden Crow Emperor, and faced the incomparably terrifying heavenly tribulation. He wanted to break the impossible and defy the heavens to become an emperor!"
On the Fire Mulberry Star, the Golden Crow Emperor let out a long sigh.
This emperor of his might be the most frustrated one in history.
Even though Cao Ya did not build up any power, and the Heavenly Court did not seek to dominate the universe, it maintained a peaceful coexistence with the Golden Crow clan.
But with Cao Ya in front and Ye Fan behind, even though the Golden Crow Emperor didn't want to admit it, he had to say that he probably couldn't defeat either of them.
"In ancient times, there were also those who achieved enlightenment in different ways, living in the same era as the Great Emperor. But they were basically the strongest Great Emperors, invincible throughout the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths."
"Only I... sigh, I have disgraced all the emperors of the past."
The Golden Crow Emperor sighed.
Of course, he then thought that he was already a super supernatural being who had survived to this day, passed the divine tribulation, and become an emperor.
People like Gai Jiuyou, Chuanying, and Ningfei were merely unorthodox Dao achievers until their deaths, never truly becoming emperors.
"If Ye Fan could still leap to the Emperor Realm even with the current Great Emperor already existing... he would also break the curse that prevents the Holy Body lineage from becoming an Emperor..."
"At that time, the title of 'Heavenly Emperor' will be even more truly deserved."
Throughout the myriad realms, people marveled at the ferocity of the heavenly tribulation, which surpassed even the previous one waged by the Golden Crow Emperor!
This is understandable, as Ye Fan's situation differs from that of the Golden Crow Emperor.
"war!
"Ye Fan roared, having killed the Great Completion Overlord Body, shattered the Forbidden Zone Supreme, and defeated the Golden Crow Emperor. These achievements made Ye Fan firmly believe that even the most terrifying divine tribulation could be overcome by him!"
And indeed it was so. Ye Fan overcame all obstacles, survived the Emperor Tribulation, and stood at the pinnacle of the universe!
But suddenly, Ye Fan fell, his body covered in Dao marks, his muscles ruptured, and he lost consciousness.
The people of Heaven were shocked and quickly carried Ye Fan back to Heaven to recuperate. They also brought various medicinal kings and even immortal elixirs to treat Ye Fan.
The cultivators from all directions sighed, "Even a Heavenly Emperor was ultimately one step behind. Did he fail at the last step?"
Many heroes were filled with despair.
Even with Ye Fan's terrifying power, he couldn't break the curse. It would be even more difficult for them to become emperors in this era!
It can only be sealed until the next generation!
"Ye Fan, you're finished!"
In an instant, several ghostly figures appeared outside the Heavenly Court, standing in the void with cold expressions. They slammed down with a palm, intending to shatter the entire Heavenly Court on the spot!
"Who are you?" Inside the Heavenly Court, the Holy Prince, the Black Emperor, and others soared into the sky. As soon as they saw the appearance of those people, Tong Kong immediately shrank back.
"Supreme Ruler of the Forbidden Zone!"
"To think you can break the curse and attain enlightenment is truly audacious. You deserve to have given us this opportunity." Several ancient emperors sneered. Originating from the Primordial Ancient Mine and Burial Island, and some even riding the Heavenly Nether Treasure, they joined forces to come to the Heavenly Court, intending to kill this place and completely sever all of Ye Fan's chances of survival.
"I'll hold them off, you all retreat!" The Holy Prince, wielding his immortal iron cudgel, shone with brilliance, showing no fear even when facing multiple supreme beings.
"Then let's fight together!" A voice came from behind. Ye Fan, who should have been lying in a hospital bed, seriously injured and unconscious, actually appeared here, with a calm expression and no signs of injury.
"Hmm?" The hearts of the several supreme beings skipped a beat, and they suddenly felt something was wrong.
"boom!
Above the Big Dipper, a swirling beam of light from swords enveloped the Primordial Ancient Mine and Burial Sky Island.
"You designed this on your own initiative?" The faces of the several supreme beings were grim.
“If we don’t do this, how can we lure you out? It’s time to pacify the last two forbidden areas,” Ye Fan said coldly.
Without saying another word, Ye Fan charged out, and the Holy Prince also launched a counterattack. Although he was not as powerful as Ye Fan, the Holy Prince was also an unconventional Daoist who could fight against a Supreme Being.
"Here we come!"
Ji Zi, Dao Yi, Yang Xi, Ye Tong, and others all appeared. Some were unconventional Dao achievers, while others were about to achieve Dao. They either attacked alone or relied on Lingbao Tianzun's word-combination secret to form a magic array and fight together against the enemy.
Even the most powerful beings were no match for the combined might of everyone.
At the same time, above the Big Dipper, Cao Ya, the Golden Crow Emperor, the Divine Silkworm Daoist, Huo Lin'er, Tai Chu, and others launched a campaign against the last few supreme beings.
The clash between the supreme beings shattered the star field. If the Ruthless Great Emperor hadn't thrown out a bronze immortal palace to protect the Big Dipper, this ancient star would have been torn to pieces once again.
"What is a golden age? This is the golden age!"
"The forbidden zone that has plagued the universe for millennia has finally met its day of destruction!"
Countless cultivators looked up to the sky and roared with joy, weeping with happiness.
No more worries about the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone launching a dark upheaval that has killed trillions of lives and plunged the universe into a bloodbath.
Ultimately, through the combined efforts of the heroes, and in a fierce battle, the supreme rulers of both forbidden lands perished.
The Primordial Mine and Burial Island are hereby erased from the universe!
"Boom!" The ruthless Great Emperor of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land withdrew his Bronze Immortal Palace and once again slumbered in the abyss.
Peace and tranquility reign throughout the land!
No more restricted areas!
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Cao Ya returned to the Land of the Dead Star and devoted himself to studying the death energy of heaven and earth. Without the threat of the forbidden zone, he no longer ventured into the outside world and focused on his arduous cultivation.
Time flows by, and in the blink of an eye, thousands of years have passed.
The cultivators of yesteryear have long since passed away, leaving only a few who have attained sainthood, still living in their old age.
If he had been older back then, even if he had become a Great Sage or a Quasi-Emperor, he would have perished by now.
The number of supreme beings in this world is increasing, and those who have attained enlightenment through unconventional means have long since reached double digits.
Even thousands of years later, only the Golden Crow Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor Ye Fan have become emperors.
Even Cao Ya is not at that level yet; he has only reached that level in terms of combat strength.
Thousands of years later, the golden age finally came to an end.
Many of those outstanding talents died of old age without being sealed with divine power. Only a few, still yearning to become emperors, were sealed away early on.
Those such as the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, the Innate Dao Embryo, the Demon King Body, the Buddha Body, and the Demon Body, as well as powerful figures like Yin Tiande and the Divine Venerable, all successively transformed into the Dao.
"I never imagined I'd be ten thousand years old." One day, Cao Ya suddenly opened his eyes. Unbeknownst to him, his realm had already reached an unconventional path to enlightenment.
However, there is still a gap to bridge in terms of attaining enlightenment.
Cao Ya remains healthy and shows no signs of aging.
He went out for a walk and drank with Ye Fan in the Heavenly Court. The Holy Prince and the Black Emperor had all been sealed away.
Cao Ya also went to Huosang Star and drank with the Golden Crow Emperor. This emperor seemed quite young; in Cao Ya's opinion, he had at least several thousand years left to live.
However, the Golden Crow Emperor did not embark on the path of immortality in the mortal world. When his time came, he could not escape death.
"I'm so unlucky to be from the same era as you two," sighed the Golden Crow Emperor.
Ye Fan arrived at this moment.
"Brother Dao, you have rendered meritorious service in pacifying the forbidden zone and have also killed a Supreme Being. For countless millennia to come, your name will be remembered and praised for eternity," Ye Fan said.
"Haha." The Golden Crow Emperor laughed loudly.
Cao Ya returned to the Dead Star Domain, and Ye Fan returned to the Heavenly Court.
One is still pondering the path to becoming an emperor, while the other is contemplating the immortal path in the mortal world.
Thousands of years later, the Golden Crow Emperor passed away. As supreme beings of his time, Cao Ya and Ye Fan came to see him off on his final journey.
More than 10,000 years later, these three are probably the only living beings left from that era.
When asked about his last words and the Golden Crow Emperor's final reaction, both of them later recalled that their expressions were strange.
But in the end, the Golden Crow Emperor also passed away. With the fall of an emperor, the heavens and the earth trembled!
"The Golden Crow Emperor is gone, but the Heavenly Emperor and the Supreme Cao Ya still exist in the universe!"
People wondered how much longer these two extreme practitioners could live.
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