Cao Ya remained calm, standing outside the starry sky, watching as the Phoenix Winged Golden Halberd was stopped by the Heavenly Venerable of Annihilation. The two ancient emperors were confronting each other, their extreme auras colliding, causing the great star to tremble. If it weren't for the ancient emperor-level killing formation displaying its power, and the Immortal Path bearing most of the mana, this ancient star would have exploded on the spot!
"Fellow Daoists, are you really so resolute? You'd rather suffer mutual destruction than give way and ascend to immortality with us?" Emperor Wanlong said quietly.
The White Tiger Taoist, the Beast God, and others all had icy expressions in their eyes.
Why have these things been sealed away for so long?
Anyone who tries to stop them from ascending to immortality will be their mortal enemy!
No matter what kind of celestial being or prehistoric creature you are, wipe them all out!
Of course, due to the state of the six venerables, they still hoped to conserve their magical power as much as possible before embarking on the path to immortality. They would try to negotiate if possible, and only resort to violence if they could not reach an agreement.
Therefore, even the Dragon Emperor, the White Tiger Daoist, and the Beast God, as well as Ye Fan and Cao Ya, their two enemies, tolerated it and allowed them to watch from the sidelines without taking action.
It is clear that in the eyes of the Six Venerables, no old grudges or blood feuds with relatives and friends could compare to even a fraction of the desire to ascend to immortality.
"How can such a person be worthy of becoming an immortal?" Ye Fan murmured. If one forgets feelings of loyalty, righteousness, gratitude, and grudges, what difference is there between them and wood or stone? They wouldn't even be considered to have a complete life.
Cao Ya gently stroked the hilt of the Eternal Blue Gold Sword with his left hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.
He was considering when to draw his sword and kill the six venerable ones.
The existence of the Celestial Venerable of Annihilation, the prehistoric creature, and the Kunlun Serpent was foreseen, but the Emperor's methods meant that these three powerful figures were destined to die.
Even if they don't die, there's absolutely no chance of winning against six opponents.
No matter how strong the Celestial Venerable of Nirvana is, he cannot possibly defeat three or four perfected ancient emperors.
As beings of the highest level, who among them doesn't possess the ability to sweep across the nine heavens and ten earths?
"Fellow Daoist, ascending to immortality is no easy feat. If you cannot even pass our test, how can you speak of becoming an immortal?" The Celestial Venerable of Annihilation was slightly more lucid. His gray hair was disheveled, and his ancient Daoist robe covered his body, yet it exuded an incomparably terrifying aura that annihilated all paths and brought the universe to its end.
The ancient celestial being's Dharma name, "Jimie" (meaning "extinction"), reveals his character and the principles of the Great Dao.
Upon hearing this, the six supreme beings all turned somber.
"On the path to immortality, it's either you or me, it's either you or me!" The strangely shaped prehistoric creature suddenly regained its senses, looked at the Dragon Emperor and the White Tiger Daoist, grinned, still appearing mad, its face distorted, and showing signs of various forms of corruption.
"Sizzle~~"
The snake twisted its body, but was trapped by the chains and could not break free.
Those eyes, as bright as stars, were filled with a sense of madness as they stared at the Beast God.
"Just an ordinary supreme being. When I was at my peak, I could have wiped them out directly!" the Beast God sneered, but he did not return to his peak.
Due to the obstruction of the Celestial Venerable of Nirvana and the others, the situation was temporarily at a standstill.
Despite their numerical superiority and ability to suppress and kill the three ancient powerhouses, the Beast God, the Dragon Emperor, and others were well aware that Cao Ya and Ye Fan, who were watching from the sidelines, would not stand idly by. They would seize the opportunity to suddenly attack and launch the most intense assault on them.
At this moment, the six supreme beings found themselves in a dilemma.
Cao Ya was not in a hurry at all; when it came to patience, he had never been afraid of anyone.
I wouldn't mind waiting even ten thousand years!
Anyway, their lifespan is infinite, and they live forever.
Ye Fan was also young and strong, only a little over a thousand years old. Compared to the Supreme Being, his condition was much better.
Therefore, the two exchanged a glance and remained still, only releasing a trace of their will to lock onto the six supreme beings, making them wary and not daring to charge into the immortal path without any scruples, and besiege the Heavenly Venerable of Annihilation and the others.
Of course, those six supreme beings were also decisive enough. After a stalemate, their divine senses surged, and the White Tiger Daoist shouted:
"Let's do it!"
The Emperor of Ten Thousand Dragons, the Beast God, the Supreme of Immortal Tomb, the Supreme of Burial Sky Island, and the Ancestor of Blood Phoenix Mountain all unleashed their imperial divine power, displaying the might of ancient imperial artifacts that crushed the ages. Their blazing divine light illuminated the universe, causing countless cultivators to be horrified and filled with fear.
"Clang!"
Cao Ya drew his sword, and a burst of blue light pierced through the void, making him evenly matched with the Blood Phoenix opposite him.
"Bang!"
"Ye Fan threw a punch, and the Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron also smashed out, directly clashing with the Myriad Dragon Bell. The Xuanhuang Mother Qi and the Divine Mark Purple Gold Light complemented each other, causing the powerful beings in the extraterrestrial star systems who were watching through secret techniques to be momentarily stunned."
"They started fighting already?" They were still somewhat incredulous; it seemed far too violent.
However, the aura of the Supreme Battle was terrifying beyond compare. Even across millions of star systems, one could sense that supreme imperial law, which suppressed the mortal world and commanded the worship of all spirits.
The remaining four supreme beings took a few steps forward, intending to join forces and kill the Annihilation Heavenly Venerable, the Serpent, and the prehistoric creature as quickly as possible. Then, they would turn back and, together with the Blood Phoenix Mountain Ancestor and the Myriad Dragon Emperor, gang up on and kill Cao Ya and Ye Fan.
Having decided to take action, it was only natural to be ruthless and merciless, leaving no way out and without any hesitation.
"So what if he's an ancient celestial being? He's blocking our path, and all he can do is die!" White Tiger Daoist coldly shouted. With a fierce personality, he immediately attacked, his palm strike pressing down on the Annihilation Celestial Being.
"Fellow Daoist's killing power is indeed not bad." The Celestial Venerable of Annihilation nodded, his gray hair fluttering, and his eyes shot out a pair of annihilating lights, containing the most ferocious laws, which shattered the White Tiger Daoist's attack on the spot.
The prehistoric creatures and the transformed serpents were comparable to the Beast God, the Supreme Immortal Tomb, and the Supreme Burial Island.
At this moment, the battle of eleven supreme beings shook the heavens, and brilliant flames soared into the nine heavens, their might awe-inspiring in all directions.
After fighting for dozens of rounds, the immortal path suddenly underwent a strange change, attracting the attention of the eleven supreme beings.
"Splash splash~~~"
The enormous rift leading to the Immortal Realm continues to expand, resembling an abyss, yet celestial mist drifts out, and light rain falls, accompanied by large, pure white petals, crystal clear, exuding the charm of immortal laws. In the hazy distance, it seems that a great world of immortality is revealed.
Immediately, the eyes of all the supreme beings lit up.
Even the saints watching from outside the realm were captivated by it, impressed by the splendor of the Immortal Realm.
Perhaps Cao Ya was a little better off. He knew the situation in the Immortal Realm and had no worries about his own lifespan, so he really had no desire for the Immortal Realm.
Then there's Ye Fan. Although he yearns for it, even though the path to immortality is right under his feet, he doesn't plan to immediately ascend and rush towards the immortal realm that people dream of.
Ye Fan knew very well that with his current strength, he was not capable of accomplishing the great task of leading the entire sect to immortality.
How could he possibly abandon everything like the other venerable ones, solely for his own ascension to immortality?!
Ye Fan was determined to take his family, friends, and Heavenly Court officials with him into the Immortal Realm!
It also paved a bright path to immortality for all living beings, ensuring that the road ahead is unbroken and preventing future generations of great supernatural beings from taking the dark path of forbidden supremacy.
We must eliminate it at its root!
"Huh, that's... a celestial stele? Who erected it there?" Ye Fan suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
Within the radiant crack, a massive stone tablet appeared, standing there as if supporting the heavens and the earth, majestic and towering.
The giant stele bears three large characters: "The Road to Immortality"!
As the celestial mist drifted and rose, the Immortal Ascension Stele appeared even more ethereal and otherworldly, like a divine object of the immortals.
"Could it be that an immortal has truly appeared in this lifetime?!" Within the Northern Dipper Forbidden Zone, the Venerable Ones gazed intently, somewhat tempted, yet also filled with worry.
What if, like in the Journey to the North Star, all that's done in the end is nothing...
"Wait a little longer! Let's see!" The Venerable Ones suppressed their anxiety and continued to wait.
"Could this stone tablet be a remnant left behind by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor?" Cao Ya pondered.
The Desolate Emperor Shi Hao, who reigned supreme for eternity, separated the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths without causing any great calamity. The closure of the Immortal Realm was due to the damage to the realm, a kind of self-protective instinct inherent in the world.
The passage between the Immortal Realm and the mortal universe might have been intentionally left by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, ensuring that the path to the mortal realm was never severed.
Cao Ya from the "Perfect World" universe has a good relationship with Shi Hao, but Cao Ya from "Covering the Sky" has never met Shi Hao. In his mind, Shi Hao is still the Desolate Emperor.
While memories may be shared, firsthand experiences are certainly more profound than those shared.
Even though they are all Cao Ya, located in different universes, they each have their own joys and sorrows, loves and hates.
It is one person, yet also a different life.
"I remember that the Emperor still has a backup plan that has not yet been revealed," Cao Ya thought to himself. While fiercely fighting the Blood Phoenix Mountain Ancestor, he used the Blue Gold Divine Sword to clash with the Phoenix Wing Gold Halberd, putting immense pressure on the ancient emperor.
"No wonder the Carefree Celestial Venerable and the Corpse Emperor were killed by Cao Ya in a one-on-one battle." The Blood Phoenix Mountain Ancestor was shocked. Cao Ya's power was no more than that of Cao Ya, even at his peak in the Primordial Era.
At the Blood Phoenix Mountain, a sacred ancient royal family, all the clansmen, including Prince Huang Xudao, were intently focused on the images displayed on the secret technique's light screen, their expressions tense.
"The progenitor was once an invincible being. Even if he wasn't in good condition, he would definitely be able to defeat Supreme Cao Ya!"
"How can the carefree Celestial Venerable, the Corpse Emperor, and the Stone Emperor compare to the Ancient Ancestor?"
...
Huang Xudao ignored the self-consolation of his clansmen. He was already a quasi-emperor with great strength, and with his noble status, he was like a leader within Blood Phoenix Mountain.
Huang Xudao could see that the Phoenix Winged Golden Halberd was having a very difficult time dealing with Cao Ya's sword energy.
"Unless Father Emperor takes the ultimate leap, otherwise..." Although Huang Xudao was unwilling to admit it, it was the truth. No ordinary Supreme Being could match Cao Ya Supreme Being!
Even the ancient emperor needs to be elevated to be able to fight against Cao Ya, the supreme ruler.
Moreover, victory is not guaranteed!
Even though he has not yet attained enlightenment, the existence of Supreme Cao Ya is already equivalent to that of a great emperor of the world.
Huang Xudao looked worried and glanced at Ye Fan, his expression somber.
No matter how strong a Quasi-Emperor is, they can never be compared with those who achieve enlightenment through unconventional means.
Among all the heroes in the universe, it's understandable that they can't compare to Supreme Cao Ya, after all, he was an ancient person who rose to prominence during the era of the Devouring Emperor. When he was unearthed, he seemed to have already become a saint, taking a step ahead of the rest of the heroes—but in reality, he was still half a step away from becoming one of the Four Immortal Saints.
However, Ye Fan's cultivation level was clearly behind theirs at the beginning.
But as time went by, only Ye Fan caught up with Cao Ya and kept pace with him.
Other experts, whether they are children of ancient emperors, offspring of great emperors, or contemporary heroes, are all unqualified and can only look up at their backs.
"Boom..."
The eleven supreme beings clashed fiercely, their imperial aura boiling and various laws surging, shattering the void. The ancient Flying Immortal Star was instantly blasted apart, shattered into pieces. Then, countless killing energies were released, further cutting these fragments apart, either annihilating them into dust or drifting to the edge of the universe.
In short, the ancient Flying Immortal Star has been completely extinguished today.
So what if it's an Emperor-level killing formation? How could it possibly withstand the battle of eleven Supreme Beings?!
The people of New Flying Immortal Star, thousands of galaxies away, felt extremely fortunate and had survived a catastrophe.
If they had not migrated, they would probably have perished along with the old Flying Immortal Star, becoming dust in the aftermath of the Supreme War.
Even a wisp of supreme power is difficult for an ordinary quasi-emperor to withstand, and only a high-level quasi-emperor can hope to block it by exerting all their strength.
However, in that battle of gods, hundreds of rounds passed in just one breath. The eleven supreme beings displayed countless ultimate moves and divine skills, and their forbidden spells were terrifying. Even those who had attained enlightenment were terrified when they saw them, let alone others.
Below the supreme ruler, all are but ants!
"boom!
Suddenly, an ancient array appeared, covering the location of the old Flying Immortal Star and encompassing the Great Rift of the Immortal Realm, including a group of Supreme Beings.
Of course, no light or mist rose up; only the array patterns flowed, devouring the divine power of the various deities. Even sword light, blood energy, palm energy, and fist energy were absorbed and could not escape the array platform's absorption.
The Celestial Venerable of Annihilation, the prehistoric creature, and the Kunlun Serpent were in even more dire straits. The chains gleamed with a cold light and had a peculiar rhythm, drawing out the blood and energy of the three powerful beings, including their divine souls, and their Dao principles were also collapsing.
Even with the supreme power, it was impossible to resist!
"Emperor!"
!
At this moment, the Celestial Venerable of Nirvana, the serpent, and the prehistoric creatures all roared in despair, their voices shaking the heavens, containing boundless rage and a hatred that even the waters of the five lakes and four seas could not wash away.
The powerful figures who emerged from the six forbidden zones, along with Ye Fan, all changed color, sensing a powerful aura suddenly appearing!
"Emperor!" The Phoenix-Winged Golden Halberd broke free from its battle with Cao Ya, its crimson glow revealing the shock in the heart of the Blood Phoenix Mountain Ancestor.
Cao Ya did not forcibly keep the Phoenix Winged Golden Halberd. For him, it was more appropriate to let the Immortal Path exhaust the power of the Venerables first, so that he could have the greatest chance of killing this group of emerging experts.
Just now, he was forced to take action when faced with the charge of the Blood Phoenix Mountain Ancient Emperor.
Even the slightest reduction in the power of the supreme ruler of the penalty area is worth the wait.
Just be careful not to let them actually ascend to heaven.
Cao Ya needs to be extra careful in controlling the timing.
Because he was familiar with the Emperor's plans, Cao Ya was the only one who was not surprised when the array platform appeared.
“However, I also need to make another preparation.” Cao Ya’s eyes flickered slightly. Just as the Phoenix Winged Golden Halberd was about to kill the array platform, he retreated, left the Immortal Realm Rift, and stood under the empty starry sky. Seeing the Flying Immortal Star shattered, he sighed.
"Fortunately, the creatures on this planet migrated hundreds of years ago."
Cao Ya thought for a moment, then formed hand seals and activated a divine skill that seemed very strange to cultivators across the heavens, unlike anything from the secret realm system.
They believed that this was a violation of ancient practices!
It can only be said that they guessed part of it correctly.
"Supreme Cao Ya, what are you doing..." Ye Fan was puzzled and separated from the Myriad Dragon Emperor, letting the ancient emperor of the Myriad Dragon Nest carry the Myriad Dragon Bell made of divine purple gold to cooperate with the other venerables to attack the Emperor Venerable's array platform.
Like Cao Ya, he was in no hurry and preferred to sit back and watch the show.
"Better safe than sorry," Cao Ya laughed. Finally, he unleashed various profound laws, concealing them in the void. Apart from Emperor-level figures, even Quasi-Emperors would find it difficult to detect the traces of the spells he left behind.
Ye Fan was surprised and couldn't understand the reason behind Cao Ya's actions.
Ye Fan at present has not yet become an emperor, nor has he set foot on the path of immortality in the mortal world, so naturally he could not be aware of the existence of the Emperor.
However, given their long-standing friendship, Ye Fan trusted Cao Ya and didn't pry. He shifted his gaze to the great rift in the Immortal Realm, where array platforms stood tall, their runes flowing and swallowing the divine power of the various deities, filling the gap.
Suddenly, Ye Fantong's pores tightened.
"Whoosh~~~"
A majestic and sacred phantom appeared on the array platform. As the phantom took shape, a vast aura spread out, suppressing the heavens and the earth. All races submitted, and heroes from all walks of life worshipped it. Even emperor-level beings had to bow their heads!
Emperor!
Without any introduction, the moment they saw that phantom, the words "Emperor" immediately popped into the minds of all living beings.
Besides the Emperor, who else could possess such majesty?!
Immediately, the crowd erupted in uproar.
Could it be that the Emperor who single-handedly founded the Ancient Heavenly Court lived through multiple eras, spanning millions of years, without ever entering the Forbidden Zone of Life?
Has he already ascended to heaven?
Yes, the Emperor is indeed a powerful immortal, but he has not yet gone to the Immortal Realm.
"Emperor! Sovereign!"
The supreme beings spoke each word slowly and deliberately, their expressions solemn.
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