“A hundred years ago, I had already grasped the essence of the Emperor's Path, but the time was not yet ripe, and I dared not trigger the Emperor's Tribulation…”
"Even though this path to immortality has appeared, I still had reservations at the beginning..."
"However, at this moment, the emergence of the six ancient emperors to defend Cao Ya and Ye Fan, these two supreme beings of the world, presents me with my best opportunity!"
Old Jinwu's eyes gleamed, his gaze burning with passion.
Then, he glanced at the Fire Mulberry Star a few star systems away, thought for a moment, and decided not to trigger a calamity here.
The Great Emperor's Divine Tribulation lasted a long time and was incredibly powerful; even a wisp or two of its aftershocks could shatter stars.
The old Golden Crow naturally did not want its ancestral star to perish.
"Chirp!" The old Golden Crow Dao trembled slightly, tearing through the void and heading to a vast, empty star field in the far distance. There was not a single life in the hundreds of star systems nearby.
"rumble!
!
At this moment, throughout the myriad realms of the universe, various quasi-emperor tribulations rose and fell, lightning rolled, flames soared, the vast starry river trembled, and divine might reverberated for billions of miles, causing countless cultivators to tremble in fear.
However, those beings within the Beidou Forbidden Zone are all in decent condition, so there's no need for them to emerge and plunder the fortunes of Quasi-Emperors.
The existence of a supreme being in this world is a concern. However, since they are involved in the path to immortality, there is no need to worry too much.
On the other hand, affected by the Supreme God War, the ultimate imperial artifacts of all parties are in a state of half-awake and half-awake. The quasi-emperor level powerhouses must be related to the major forces of all parties, or even be from ancient families or ancient holy lands!
Even a supreme being would be shaken by a barrage of double-digit imperial weapons; if they didn't dodge in time, they would die on the spot!
Even though there were two or three ancient emperors who were interested, they had no choice but to hold back without more allies.
As for the supreme beings deep within the Immortal Path...
They had no time to spare for these quasi-emperors; with the Heavenly Gate ahead and the Immortal Realm in sight, why would they bother plundering the quasi-emperors' fortunes...
That's like losing the watermelon to pick up a sesame seed; it's incredibly unwise.
Therefore, all the quasi-emperors can safely undergo their tribulations, improve their realms, and break through to higher levels.
Quasi-Emperor's sixth, seventh, and eighth tribulations, and later on, there is even a tribulation at the ninth level of Quasi-Emperor, which suddenly appears. The Heavenly Dao operates, the rules are felt, and the Yin and Yang energies vibrate wildly, forming the Yin-Yang Great Venerable Tribulation, which is extremely rare and contains special opportunities.
Of course, one must overcome this hurdle before receiving the blessings of good fortune.
If you fail... you'll be completely wiped out!
"So many quasi-emperors! In just a short time, the aura of double-digit quasi-emperors has triggered the calamity."
"The Holy Prince, Dao Yi, the Divine Venerable, Yin Tiande, the Fire Kirin, the Fire Lin'er..."
"They are all geniuses and heroes from all realms! Among their generation, they are only below the Great Accomplishment Holy Body and Supreme Ye Fan!"
The millions of cultivators were astonished. They knew that what happened today would be recorded in history and would not be lost for millions of years to come.
Crackling and thundering incessantly, water, fire, wind, wood, yin and yang, life and death, and so on emerged one after another, causing a great calamity to shake the universe. Most of them were quasi-emperors at the fourth or fifth level of heaven or above, and there were quite a few of them at a higher level.
Of course, due to the Supreme God War, most people's attention was focused on perceiving the Great Rift in the Immortal Realm.
How can a quasi-emperor be compared to a supreme being?
However, a sudden explosion interrupted everyone's thoughts, and countless cultivators trembled.
"Boom!"
!
Boundless lightning swept across the sky, its flashes astonishing the world. Even the supreme beings from all walks of life were terrified in that instant.
The Great Emperor's Divine Tribulation!
At this moment, some who were about to attain enlightenment actually chose to become emperors!
“Those quasi-emperors thought that Cao Ya and the others still had a chance because they hadn’t attained enlightenment… Well, that’s true, but I seized that opportunity.”
Old Golden Crow chuckled, unleashing the Fiery Emperor Dao without any concealment, soaring straight into the sky. For the first time in thousands of years, he displayed his magical power. He felt exhilarated, and his Dao heart was instantly elevated, becoming increasingly perfect.
"A lifetime of gambling, a lifetime of forbearance, having come this far, what do I have to fear? It's all or nothing!"
The old Golden Crow no longer feared the heavenly tribulation.
"Splash splash~~~"
Amidst the raging lightning, a celestial river appeared, seemingly a collection of the water laws of the universe. Black water, white water, blood water, snow water, ice water, and so on all surged forth, immediately destroying a star system, submerging the old golden crow, and attempting to extinguish the fiery Great Dao.
"Chirp!"
With a long cry, the old golden crow transformed into its true form, a three-legged golden crow that stretched across the Milky Way like a blazing sun, its beak catching endless divine fire with a single peck.
"when!
!
Furthermore, the Great Golden Bell of the Heavenly Tribulation suppressed the Milky Way, shattered lightning, and underwent a baptism, receiving immense evolution within the Heavenly Tribulation, just like the Old Golden Crow.
Such a massive display of power astonished the entire world!
"That's a...bird? After the Azure Emperor, will another great emperor of the demon race emerge out of nowhere?" People used various secret techniques to watch the Great Emperor's Tribulation. This was a grand scene that was rarely seen in ten thousand years. Great Sages, Saints, and others were all excited, their faces flushed.
However, all the quasi-emperors, especially the high-level quasi-emperors, were utterly disheartened at this moment. An atmosphere of despair quickly spread and enveloped the heroes and geniuses.
"Bang!"
The old golden crow soared into the sky, the golden bell rang, shaking the heavens, and charged into the reappeared divine river of water, bathing in lightning. It was determined to confront the natural disaster head-on and survive it to become a great emperor!
At the same time, the Great Dao of Fire, which the old Golden Crow had comprehended and reached the Emperor level, was also rapidly spreading, extremely hot, covering the myriad starry sky and the edge of the universe.
Without a doubt, the old Golden Crow is forging his own imperial path, suppressing all paths, ascending to the pinnacle, and reigning supreme for ten thousand years!
Once the old Golden Crow becomes emperor, none of the heroes of the Golden Age will be able to attain enlightenment.
Only by sealing away the divine source and waiting for ten thousand years after the era of the old Golden Crow ends can one attempt again to reach the pinnacle of becoming an emperor.
It can be said that the emergence of the old golden crow blocked the path of countless geniuses.
How could they not despair?
This is a golden age! Leaving aside Ye Fan's already perfected Sacred Body, his disciple Yang Xi is also an Ancient Sacred Body, and there's Ye Tong with his Solar Body. There are also the sons of great emperors like Ji Zi and Dao Yi, the descendants of ancient emperors like the Holy Prince, Huo Lin'er, Huo Qi Zi, Huang Xu Dao, and Shen Can Dao Ren, as well as contemporary unparalleled heroes like the Divine Venerable and Yin Tian De, and ancient geniuses like Zhang Bai Ren, the Emperor, Tai Chu, and Zhong Huang...
Each of them, placed in another era, would be a promising candidate for enlightenment.
Today, numerous heroes have gathered in this era to forge the glorious name of a golden age, fighting for the imperial path and vying for the sole imperial throne.
However, with the appearance of the old Golden Crow, all the calculations and expectations turned into nothing but a fleeting dream.
In their view, Cao Ya and Ye Fan, these two unconventional Dao achievers, were inferior to the current peak emperors.
"How unjust is Heaven?! First there were two supreme beings, and now there's a demon who has become an emperor... Heaven, why can't we have another thousand years?!"
"Five hundred years is fine! I can already see the dawn, and I'm already close to the Emperor Realm..."
"I'm not reconciled!"
!
...
Countless cries of agony echoed throughout the universe, filled with despair, causing those who heard them to grieve and weep.
"It's the ancestor..."
Only the cultivators of Fire Mulberry Star were filled with mixed emotions of joy and surprise; though they shed tears, they were tears of extreme happiness.
They all thought that the old Golden Crow had passed away thousands of years ago and could not pass the final test. Who would have thought that the old Golden Crow had faked his death to escape and was plotting to attain enlightenment in his second life!
Such a grand vision is truly admirable.
Those few who knew the inside story were equally overjoyed.
Before today, they were not confident that the old Golden Crow could break through the final deadlock.
If it doesn't work out, the old golden crow's second incarnation will be unknown and die alone.
Fortunately, the old golden crow took that most crucial step!
Soon, news of the old Golden Crow spread throughout the universe. Countless teleportation arrays lit up, and crowds of people traveled to and from various ancient stars, creating a lively and bustling scene.
Without a doubt, the birth of the Great Emperor has excited everyone—except for those heroes who aspire to reach the Emperor realm!
Looking at the divine bird under the heavenly tribulation, the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone sneered.
"So it was this bird! Truly cunning, using an entire lifetime as a gamble to deceive us, and at this crucial moment, triggering the Imperial Tribulation..."
"Heh, what's the use of having scheming? If you can't get through it, you'll die and become a laughing stock."
"Let's see what his final attainment will be!"
The emperors' eyes flashed with cold light as they pondered whether to go out and, when the old Golden Crow failed, seize the fortune of a powerful being who had half-entered the Emperor Realm.
Due to the perilous nature of the natural disaster, they temporarily held back.
Let's see what happens to the old Golden Crow in the end!
Meanwhile, deep within the Immortal Path, in the vast world, before the seemingly eternal Heavenly Gate, a group of supreme beings were also astonished.
"A brilliant plan!" praised the Blood Phoenix Mountain Ancestor, as he brandished his phoenix-winged gilded halberd, sending Ye Fan flying.
Ye Fan was fiercely attacking the Immortal Tomb Supreme when he was caught off guard and took a hit. Relying on the "Zhe" secret technique, he quickly recovered and continued to engage in the fierce battle.
The Immortal Tomb Supreme and the Blood Phoenix Mountain Ancestor both had somewhat gloomy expressions.
Ye Fan, relying on his youth and vigorous blood, kept exchanging injuries for injuries. Even though they had the upper hand, it was difficult for them to kill Ye Fan directly. In fact, if they were not careful, it could lead to disaster.
They're not in the same good shape as Ye Fan!
Even minor injuries, when accumulated, can be fatal to them.
However, Ye Fan's Great Accomplishment Holy Body was different from the others. It was ridiculously strong, and he was comparable to the Flawless Ancient Emperor with an unconventional body that had achieved enlightenment!
“Another Cao Ya…” Immortal Tomb Supreme said coldly, ignoring the old Golden Crow and staring intently at Ye Fan, looking for his weakness.
The cauldron of primordial energy can resist all things; even with its flaws, it can still block them.
To put it bluntly, we still need to use absolute power to directly blast Ye Fan apart, not giving him time to activate the "Zhe" secret technique.
Otherwise... let's just drag it out!
On the other side, Cao Ya fought alone against the four ancient emperors. The Dragon Emperor shook the Purple Gold Bell, and countless rays of light and auspicious colors appeared beautiful, but in reality, they were full of killing intent.
The White Tiger Taoist roared, his howl shaking the entire world and nearly shattering the Human Emperor's Seal and the Immortal Tear Green Gold Gate on the spot.
But they dodged and tried to entangle them, and managed to block them with difficulty.
While Cao Ya was able to rival the Supreme Being of Burial Sky Island and the Beast God, he also occasionally used hand seals to assist the two Imperial Artifacts.
Otherwise, how could two imperial weapons alone be a match for two ancient emperors?
Even so, it was badly damaged and on the verge of exploding.
Although Cao Ya is strong, the ancient emperor is not weak either. To be honest, it is a miracle that can only be seen once in 100,000 years that he was able to hold on under the siege of the four emperors!
Asking for more... Cao Ya is not a mortal immortal, he can't even compare to an ordinary true immortal.
As for the old Golden Crow, none of the heroes in the fierce battle had the leisure to pay much attention to it; they were all focused on killing the enemy.
"Attracting the Emperor's Tribulation is nothing. In which era haven't there been several peak cultivators about to attain Dao? Only those who can overcome it become Great Emperors; those who can't are just cannon fodder!" the Beast God said coldly.
"Never mind him! With the Immortal Realm ahead, we can surely open the Heavenly Gate by offering the sacrifice of the supreme being of this era! What we seek is the True Immortal Fruit. That Golden Crow is merely vying for the Imperial Path. If it succeeds, it will be on par with us. What great threat is it?" Emperor Wanlong sneered.
The White Tiger Taoist and the Supreme Being of Burial Sky Island spoke no words, but their actions spoke volumes.
"Rest, rest, rest!"
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Boundless celestial light burst forth, stabilizing the great world and preventing it from being destroyed by the battle of the eight supreme beings.
Occasionally, the Heavenly Gate would be hit by the aftershocks, tremble a couple of times, but remain unharmed.
But after a while, as the Heavenly Gate encountered more magical power, it gradually began to change.
"What is that? Writing?" The White Tiger Daoist glanced at it and was shocked. He was almost pierced by Cao Ya's sword. He was saved by the Supreme Being of Burial Sky Island, but he was also injured. His imperial blood flowed, and each drop was like a vast ocean that even a saint could not cross.
"Don't get distracted!" the Supreme Being of Burial Sky Island shouted.
“Look, there are words appearing on the heavenly gate; they are Taoist script.”
The White Tiger Taoist spoke and read out the words above.
It turns out that the Heavenly Gate does indeed require a sacrifice from a master of the Imperial Path to open and reveal a passage to the Immortal Realm.
Daoist script is written in accordance with the Great Dao, profound and difficult to explain, mysterious and unpredictable, yet it is no challenge for Emperor-level beings.
"Haha! We stumbled upon the Heavenly Gate's requirements by sheer luck. What else could this be but a stroke of good fortune?" Wanlonghuang laughed, fixing his gaze on Cao Ya and glancing at Ye Fan with a cold look in his eyes.
"You think you can become immortals? In your next life! No, I will grind you to dust and annihilate you, so that you will not have a next life." Cao Ya said, also activating the All-Encompassing Secret Technique, amplifying his combat power tenfold, and unleashing all kinds of ultimate techniques. Even the ancient emperor's eyes twitched, sensing the danger.
Cao Ya and Ye Fan had access to and possessed the secrets of the characters "皆", "者", "行", and "斗".
Cao Ya also passed on many divine skills without holding anything back.
In the face of this supreme crisis, the most important thing is to do everything possible to enhance their combat capabilities.
Therefore, Cao Ya and Ye Fan's strategy was the same: to rely on a healthy body and the secret of the word "Zhe" to wear down the emperors. They would drag it out until the emperors naturally fell.
Of course, the pressure on the two of them was also immense; if they were not careful, they could die on the spot.
Even if they manage to outlast the ancient emperors, their foundations will be severely damaged, making it extremely difficult for them to become emperors, and their progress will be more than a hundredfold!
But they did not hesitate or waver.
In this world, besides the two of them, who else can stand up and fight against the Supreme Being?
Even the old Golden Crow has to pass through the Great Emperor's Tribulation and become a Demon Emperor before anything else.
"kill!
!
The battle was fierce, Cao Ya's blood splattered across the sky, and three divine weapons circled around, resisting the four emperors.
Suddenly, Cao Ya's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself, "The emperors are hostile to me and Ye Fan, but in reality, they are also enemies among themselves."
"They must be thinking, what if there's a limit to the number of people who can become immortals..."
"Chance!"
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