Perfect World: Ten Crowns

Chapter 580 Epilogue
Finally, where to begin?

Let's start with the World Tree of the Emperor.

This sapling has been a constant presence throughout the Emperor's entire cultivation journey. He fought his way through ancient immortal ruins ten times to obtain this treasure. From the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths to the Immortal Realm, and then to the highest heavens and even to all the myriad ages, it has left behind an immortal legend.

Over the long years, He has witnessed the rise and fall of countless universes.

Many great figures have even become emperors here, or even entered the path of sacrifice. It is said that even Lord Chu, who surpassed the realm of sacrifice, is inextricably linked to this ancient tree that reaches the heavens. The Emperor's last plan was truly astonishing throughout the ages.

After the four great masters Xia Shi, Ye Chu, and others stepped onto the path of sacrifice, this imperial tree reappeared. It came to the former Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, took root in the Great Crimson Heaven, and then rose into the sky, using it as its foundation to penetrate all the heavens and myriad realms.

The branches are lush, and every leaf and twig is covered with Dao runes. Sacred and long star passages have been constructed, connecting the myriad worlds and billions of races, making it even more convenient than the former Heavenly Core.

This made the interstellar journeys of countless cultivators much easier.

Crossing realms, which used to take even emperors hundreds of years, can now be accomplished in just a few days by paying a small fee.

Times have changed.

"Hurry, hurry, don't miss Lord Xia Qing's wedding!"

On this day, a message swept across all the heavens and myriad realms, and countless great clans surged forth, using the sacred space constructed by the World Tree to head towards the Great Crimson Heaven.

Xia Qing, the most beloved grandson of Immortal Emperor Xia Ming and the great-grandson of the Emperor, will soon marry a jewel of the Ye family, which is undoubtedly a momentous event.

Great Red Sky.

Through countless cycles of time, this imperial land has fallen and been reflected again and again, and under the guidance of the Emperor, it has been restored to its appearance in the chaotic ancient times.

Of course, the forbidden zone is gone, and the foreign land is long gone.

This is the first ancestral home of the Xia people.

Normally, important figures don't come here. Apart from an ancestor of the Xia Clan, other Immortal Emperors have their own Daoist temples located in the myriad realms, or even outside the realms.

However, the wedding of a younger member of the Xia clan has attracted many people.

"The Celestial Emperor Qinghuang has arrived!"

Suddenly, to the astonishment of countless people, from the far reaches of the outer realm, nine colossal star beasts at the Dao Ancestor level pulled the imperial chariot and galloped in. Their phoenix light shone brightly, filling every inch of the Great Crimson Heaven and even the outer realm, illuminating everything in the universe with transparency.

In an instant, countless clan leaders paid their respects, filled with awe.

Qinghuang Immortal Emperor, Your Majesty's beloved daughter has arrived.

This person's status is too noble. Her father is an emperor, her elder brother is an immortal emperor, and she herself is an immortal emperor. Even her husband is that young immortal emperor from the Shi family.

Shi Fan.

When everyone saw the person behind Fairy Qinghuang, they all paid homage, after all, this person was about to touch the Dao of Sacrifice and stood on par with Immortal Emperor Xiaming.

"Haha, you've finally arrived."

The moment Qinghuang appeared, at the Xia Clan's gate, surrounded by countless juniors, a peerless Immortal Emperor strode forward with a smile on his face, to greet the two.

It was none other than Immortal Emperor Xia Ming.

Behind him followed a girl with fiery red hair; that was his wife, Shi Xuan, the daughter of the Desolate Emperor and Empress Huo Ling'er.

The marriage between the two families, with each marrying the other's sister, is considered a beautiful story.

However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is not a coincidence. All of them are imperial princes and princesses, born with talents that surpass countless others. Their social circles are limited, and since they were all born in the same era, feelings naturally develop between them.

"Lady Huang Qi and Lord Bai Di have arrived!"

Soon after, the Emperor's two disciples arrived hand in hand. The two had become husband and wife and had a child who was born with the invincible treasures of the Celestial Phoenix and the Qilin.

Immediately, countless powerful clans paid homage.

These two are both heavyweight figures.

Although the couple hadn't made a move in a long time, their only son was a monster. He rose to prominence, defeating all opponents and recently defeating countless peerless masters such as the Undying Emperor and the Emperor Venerable, dominating the Dao Ancestor realm.

I've heard that even the Emperor thinks highly of this young Dao Ancestor.

"Senior brother, senior sister!"

Xia Ming greeted him with respect.

"Hehe, we're here too!"

At this moment, the voice of the Crimson Dragon rang out from beyond the realm, and he arrived alongside the Skyhorn Ant.

Countless clan leaders bowed again.

Because these are also the disciples and brothers of two peerless immortal emperors, the Desolate Heaven Emperor.

However, as more and more important figures appeared, the crowd instantly went from excitement to numbness.

Ye Yishui, the Great Elder, Tai Chu, the Corpse Emperor, the Footprint Emperor, the Butcher, the Burial Master, the Banished Immortal, the Double Pupil, the Dog Emperor—one after another, Immortal Emperors appeared, as numerous as the stars. Some were born in this world, while many more came from all the myriad realms.

It should be known that since the four great beings emerged from the unknown space, the world has possessed the path of sacrifice. Under the blessing of an invisible great power, the number of living beings that the myriad realms can accommodate has increased by an unknown amount, and even the number of emperors has increased considerably.

Will my uncles come?

Ye Yishui asked, "Is he the grandfather of that Ye family's precious daughter?"

The news of the two newlyweds getting married had been released long ago, but the other four had not yet shown up, which made him feel that there was no need to wait any longer.

"It seems he won't be able to come," Xia Ming said, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.

He knew that, given the immense power of the sacrificial path, it was impossible for them not to know the situation here. The reason they hadn't come must be due to some special reason.

However, the wedding is just around the corner, there's still some time, there's still plenty of time.

"Who said I can't come?"

At this moment, the last of the four most powerful families appeared.

The visitor was not the current head of the Chu family, but rather the ultimate Chu lord.

Immediately, all the Immortal Emperors present paid their respects.

This one is none other than the Chu Heavenly Emperor, who will end all enemies throughout history and the future. He is the last of the Four Sacrificial Paths, possessing boundless and immeasurable power.

Behind him followed a bright-eyed girl named Chu Xi, a descendant of Chu Feng and Zhou Xi, and the most beloved descendant of Lord Chu Zhongji.

Sensing the unfriendly look in Lord Chu's eyes, Xia Qing couldn't help but shrink back.

Chu Xi was one of his initial suitors, but fate played a cruel trick on him, and in the end, he ended up with Ye Tianxian, the darling of the Ye family.

However, she was, in a way, his ex-girlfriend.

"Boy, is it you who bullied my Xiaoxi?"

Chu Zhongjiu said with a smile, extremely amiable, but even Xia Ming, Shi Fan, and Ye Yishui felt immense pressure and their scalps tingled.

They knew that the Chu family patriarch would not go too far.

After all, with the passage of time and the continuous marriage alliances among the four families, they have long been intertwined with each other. However, no one knows what Chu Jiuzhong will do next.

As the youngest of the four great priests, his actions are sometimes too "unreliable," a fact that has been known throughout the heavens and ages.

"Lord Chu, how have you been?"

Fortunately, the appearance of a fairy in white eased the atmosphere.

Xia Ming, Shi Fan, and other Immortal Emperors stepped forward with respectful expressions, and countless powerful clans bowed down in obeisance. Even Chu Zhongjiu had to take the initiative to greet them with a smile.

Why did you come?

All because she was Empress Bai Ke.

Her husband was an emperor of his generation, her son was a celestial emperor of the present era, and she herself had entered the realm of celestial emperor. Naturally, she was the ancestor in the hearts of the Xia clan and even the descendants of the four clans.

"Ancestor, save me."

As if grasping at a lifeline, Xia Qing quickly stepped forward to help him up, to show his respect, even though Bai Ke looked youthful and radiant than him.

Seeing this, Chu Jiuzhong sighed inwardly, realizing that he would be unable to teach this kid a lesson.

Xia wasn't here; what a great opportunity, wasted!

"Don't worry, the Emperor will be here shortly."

At this moment, Bai Ke spoke, gazing into the unknown beyond the realm, and said softly.

Although she had not yet entered the realm of sacrificial arts, she possessed the Creation Emperor Disc and could vaguely sense Xia Sheng's location.

"So that's how it is. There really is such a person, and the root of the problem lies in the illness of a fellow traveler."

As Shi Hao emerged from the mysterious courtyard, he sighed. He left the stone zither, stone jar, and other artifacts there, for they originally belonged there.

"Although I had suspected it for a while, the truth is indeed a bit frightening."

Beside him, Ye Fan spoke, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

The owner of the stone jar was too lonely. He couldn't find a single opponent in the vast world. Coupled with the experiences on his path of growth, he eventually burned himself to ashes, becoming nothingness for eternity. However, as he was sacrificed, a wisp of his memory was finally gathered together.

It was this dark thought that controlled everything.

"Countless sacrifices, ultimately losing ourselves, living in a daze—will we ever reach that point?"

Xia Sheng muttered to himself, then looked at Shi Ye and the other two, and at the end of his line of sight, and smiled. Chu Zhongjiu was intimidating a group of juniors again.

With such companions as strong anchors, they will not fall into such a predicament.

At the same time, they have family, friends, and worldly concerns—all of which are reasons for their existence in this world, providing them with ample anchors.

"Let's go, my great-grandson is getting married, let's have a drink together!"

He spoke, and his hearty laughter echoed throughout the entire universe. Even Dog Emperor and Duan De, who were excavating a giant star tomb far away in the world, were stunned. Even after countless years had passed and even after they had found Xia Huangye, they still hadn't changed their old habits.

During this trip, Xia Sheng fully understood the essence of the sacrificial path: it transcends all cause and effect, time and space, and even all paths, and can appear in any era and at any point in time.

At the same time, all living beings in this realm will emerge at the same point.

He felt that no new companions would emerge for a long time to come.

For example, Liu Shen, the Empress, and Wu Shi, as well as Xia Ming, Shi Fan, and other juniors, some of them have already entered the path of sacrifice, while others are on the path of breakthrough. However, no matter what, it is very difficult for them to break through the bottleneck above the path of sacrifice again.

"However, who can say for sure what the future holds?"

(End of this chapter)