My son is about to break through.

"Greetings to the Holy Lord!"

Inside the main hall of the holy land, Luo Tian remained respectful throughout, showing no arrogance whatsoever despite his breakthrough to the Heavenly Venerable Realm.

He is very clear.

Even if one attains immortality, there is still a vast difference between oneself and this holy lord.

after all.

Nine Tribulations of Immortality.

The difference at each step is astonishing.

After entering the Heavenly Venerable Realm, Luo Tian truly understood the power of this realm, and it was precisely because of this that he became increasingly aware of how terrifying the Holy Lord's strength was.

Suppress the Lord of Blood and Darkness!
A devastating blow from a distance to the master of the penalty area!
One sentence silenced all thirty-six forbidden zones!

None of these achievements are something that other Celestial Venerables could accomplish.

not to mention.

Luo Tian understood as well.

My breakthrough to the Heavenly Venerable Realm was also inseparable from Gu Qingfeng.

If it weren't for the elixir of immortality bestowed upon him, allowing him to unlock the door to eternal life, he might never have had the chance to truly attain immortality in his entire life.

Although Luo Tianyuan was at his peak, there were still thousands of years before his later years.

But although thousands of years seem like a long time, in reality it's just a matter of a few years.

Many exceptionally talented and gifted emperors never managed to break through to the Heavenly Venerable Realm in their entire lives.

Is it because they lack talent?
Not really!

It's all because we lacked that one crucial element of opportunity.

To attain immortality, ordinary talent is absolutely not enough. Throughout history, those who have truly achieved immortality through talent are actually very few and far between.

Only those who are exceptionally talented and defy the heavens can rely on their own innate abilities to attain enlightenment.

Others, even the so-called top geniuses, must seize that one opportunity if they want to achieve immortality.

and so.

Having now attained enlightenment himself, Luo Tian naturally understood whose credit it was.

"Now that you have attained immortality and reached the Heavenly Venerable Realm, I happen to have a task for you to complete!"

"Please give your orders, Your Majesty, and I will do my utmost!"

"I wish to overthrow the Thirty-Six Forbidden Zones and re-establish order for the human race. However, the evil god race is now powerful, and the human race is in disarray, making it difficult to truly play a role."

Therefore, I command you to lead the Demon Suppression Division to subdue the major immortal cities and expand the Holy Land. I intend for the entire Azure Wood Immortal Realm to revere the Profound Heaven Holy Land!

A cold glint flashed in Gu Qingfeng's eyes as he spoke in a deep voice.

As soon as these words came out.

Luo Tian was shaken, but he quickly regained his composure and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Majesty commands, and I will obey!"

"Go then. I do not wish for the existence of three thousand immortal cities within the next ten thousand years!"

Gu Qingfeng waved his hand, and Luo Tian respectfully withdrew.

Suppress three thousand immortal cities!

Subjugate many human races!

This has always been Gu Qingfeng's idea.

However, his individual strength was ultimately limited in the past, so achieving this was not easy.

In addition-

Gu Qingfeng was even more wary of the Lord of Tianyuan.

After all, with the establishment of the Xuan Tian Holy Land, even though the Lord of Tian Yuan had not made any moves, Gu Qingfeng could not guarantee that the other party would remain silent forever.

If the Xuan Tian Holy Land expands rapidly, that person might not be able to sit still.

With his current strength, Gu Qingfeng is not confident that he can suppress the Lord of Tianyuan, but even if he could, he would not be able to fight against the Thirty-Six Forbidden Zones on his own.

After all, only a very small number of the Thirty-Six Forbidden Zones Lords have truly fallen so far, and the Evil God Clan still retains a large portion of its power in the Azure Wood Immortal Realm.

But this time is different.

Luo Tian proves the Dao.

The Xuan Tian Sacred Land has produced a second immortal.

But from beginning to end.

There was no movement from the Tianyuan restricted area.

The Lord of Tianyuan seemed to have vanished without a trace, showing no intention of appearing.

Thus.

That's rather intriguing.

Later, when Gu Qingfeng attacked the master of that forbidden zone from afar and made arrogant remarks to intimidate the masters of other forbidden zones, Tianyuan Spider never appeared.

This undoubtedly confirmed another conjecture in Gu Qingfeng's mind.

That means the other party may have reached a critical juncture, which is why they are being so tolerant, only waiting for their own breakthrough so that they can destroy the Xuan Tian Holy Land in one fell swoop.

That being the case.

Gu Qingfeng could not possibly miss such an opportunity.

The Lord of Tianyuan has gone into seclusion!

The Xuan Tian Holy Land naturally seized this opportunity to expand rapidly.

As long as he subdues and protects enough humans, Gu Qingfeng, as the Holy Lord, will receive even more human merit. With all these merits bestowed upon him, his subsequent cultivation will be divinely aided.

It would be a real shame to miss such an opportunity.

"If I accumulate enough human merit, then the Human Emperor Banner can be promoted, and my subsequent breakthrough to the Three Tribulations Heavenly Venerable will also come faster."

Now it all comes down to whether the Lord of the Heavenly Abyss breaks through faster, or I do!

Gu Qingfeng looked in the direction of the Tianyuan Forbidden Zone, his eyes becoming much calmer.

Both sides are racing against time, it's a matter of who can be one step ahead.

Of course.

Gu Qingfeng believed that if he established his own dynasty based on destiny, his breakthroughs would be even faster.

but--

The Divine Dynasty of Qi and Fortune is a double-edged sword.

Luck can help people, or it can harm them.

As the ruler of a divine dynasty, one would suffer severe backlash if the dynasty collapsed and its fortune crumbled.

and so.

This is why Gu Qingfeng did not establish the Xuan Tian Divine Dynasty.

Strictly speaking, this approach is currently more detrimental than beneficial to him.

Not to mention the Lord of the Forbidden Zone among the Thirty-Six Forbidden Zones, whom Gu Qingfeng is not yet confident he can deal with, there are countless powerful evil gods outside the Azure Wood Immortal Realm and in the vast Chaos Immortal Realm.

Gu Qingfeng couldn't guarantee that other evil gods he couldn't possibly contend with wouldn't descend.

and so.

Rather than risking the establishment of a divine dynasty, it would be more efficient to collect human merits.

In any case, for him now, whether he has a bit more or a bit less of the Divine Dynasty's fortune, it doesn't really matter. As long as the Gu family bloodline can be strengthened, Gu Qingfeng can break through faster.

Subsequently.

Gu Qingfeng then summoned the Human Emperor Banner.

After this treasure devoured the remnant soul of the Blood Nether Lord, the spirit of the Human Emperor inside fell into a deep sleep.

However, judging from the gradually increasing aura of the Human Emperor's spirit, it is clear that the other party's slumber is not a bad thing.

"Once the spirit of the Human Emperor awakens, it should break through to the second tribulation level. If we include Luo Tian, ​​then the Xuan Tian Holy Land will have the combat power of three Longevity Heavenly Venerables."

Gu Qingfeng pondered to himself.

A holy land with three immortal beings is unique in the Azure Wood Immortal Realm.

but.

He was not arrogant or complacent at all.

Three immortal warriors are far from enough.

now.

Throughout the entire Xuan Tian Holy Land, there are still some Great Emperors who are trying to break through to the Heavenly Venerable Realm, but Gu Qingfeng cannot be sure how many of them will actually take that step, or how many will be able to overcome the Tribulation of Immortality.

……

half a month later.

The Tribulation of Immortality Reappears.

Such a powerful fluctuation caused the entire holy land to tremble.

"The Divine Tribulation of Immortality has appeared. Is another Great Emperor about to vie for immortality?" "That's the Lingxiao Great Emperor!"

"Hiss, so this one has finally taken this step?"

Many emperors' expressions changed when they saw the figure under the Longevity Tribulation.

The Great Emperor of Lingxiao!

This is an ancient emperor from the Azure Wood Immortal Realm. He reached the peak of the emperor realm thousands of years ago and later joined the Profound Heaven Holy Land, thus becoming a high-ranking figure in the Holy Land.

To others, this person was qualified to challenge the Heavenly Venerable Realm long ago, but for some reason, he had never broken through.

Seeing the arrival of the Immortal Tribulation, they were filled with anticipation.

Just as their thoughts were forming, the Immortal Tribulation descended with a deafening roar. The terrifying aura shook the Immortal Realm, and its immense power caused many Great Emperors to change color.

"The Tribulation of Immortality!"

The Great Emperor Lingxiao, dressed in a purple Daoist robe, looked at the descending heavenly tribulation and immediately activated his blood and qi power. Purple sword qi filled the sky and the earth, and a powerful force suddenly erupted.

boom!
boom! ! !
As the tribulations of immortality continued to fall, the Great Emperor Lingxiao did not retreat an inch. However, after ten tribulations, he unleashed his imperial weapon, a purple immortal sword that cleaved through the void, making the sword energy even more powerful.

This scene, however, caused many powerful figures to change their expressions slightly.

"The Great Emperor Lingxiao has already used his imperial weapon so quickly!"

To know.

The use of imperial weapons symbolizes the emperor's all-out effort.

When Luo Tian was undergoing his tribulation, he also withstood dozens of tribulations of immortality before activating his imperial weapon.

But now.

The Longevity Tribulation had only passed ten times when the Lingxiao Emperor activated his Imperial Weapon, casting a shadow over the hearts of some emperors.

the other side.

In the void.

Gu Qingfeng also appeared here at some unknown time. He looked at the Lingxiao Emperor who was undergoing tribulation, and after a long while, he shook his head slightly.

"It's a pity. With his vital energy declining, the Great Emperor was never as strong as he was in his later years. Now, even with his ultimate ascension, there's still a glimmer of hope, but the possibility of him truly surviving is already very low—"

The biggest difference between the Lingxiao Emperor and the Luotian Emperor is that the former has entered his later years, while the latter is at his true peak.

An emperor in his later years is naturally incomparable to an emperor at his peak.

Of course.

Nothing is absolute.

If the Lingxiao Emperor still has other backup plans, then it is not impossible for him to successfully transcend the tribulation.

only--

As soon as Gu Qingfeng's thought came to mind, the Lingxiao Emperor let out a long roar, his aura suddenly surged, and his originally gray hair and beard turned black at a visible speed, making him seem as if he had returned to his prime.

"The Tribulation of Immortality... I, the Emperor, vow to overcome it today!"

The Great Emperor Lingxiao's hair and beard bristled with rage, and terrifying sword energy pierced through the sky as he once again clashed with the Immortal Tribulation.

however.

The other emperors who witnessed this scene fell silent.

a long time.

The emperor sighed.

"The Great Emperor Lingxiao is about to perish!"

Extremely sublime!

The emperor sacrificed his remaining lifespan to return to his prime.

Once this power is exhausted, it will mean the complete demise of the Great Emperor.

If the Great Emperor Lingxiao can overcome the tribulation of immortality and enter the realm of Heavenly Venerable, then he can make up for the lost lifespan.

After all, the Celestial Venerable is already immortal, and such beings do not need to face the issue of lifespan.

however.

The tribulation of immortality is still more than halfway over.

The lifespan of the Lingxiao Emperor is almost over.

At this point, the opponent had reached the pinnacle of spiritual advancement and simply couldn't sustain it until the moment they survived the tribulation.

as predicted.

After reaching the pinnacle of his power and enduring dozens of heavenly tribulations with his peak strength, the aura of the Lingxiao Emperor rapidly declined. His black hair turned thick white, and his entire body exuded an aura of decay and decay.

"It's a pity... I didn't dare to take that step back then. If I were given another chance, I could definitely achieve immortality!"

The Great Emperor Lingxiao looked at the descending Divine Tribulation of Immortality, a hint of resentment on his face, but even more so, helplessness.

Back then, he was so afraid of the terror of the Divine Tribulation of Immortality that he dared not take that step. Now, in his old age, he fought hard and finally realized that the Divine Tribulation of Immortality was not as terrible as he had imagined.

If I were three thousand years younger, I would surely be able to attain enlightenment.

but now.

It's too late to say anything now.

After reaching the ultimate sublimation, the Great Emperor Lingxiao could feel his life constantly slipping away. Even without the power of the Divine Tribulation of Immortality, he would still find it difficult to survive.

and so.

Just as this tribulation of immortality was about to befall him, the Great Emperor Lingxiao suddenly roared in anger.

"Gentlemen, the Tribulation of Immortality is not to be feared. Do not miss this opportunity. I, the Emperor, will take my leave first—"

The words fell.

The Tribulation of Immortality had completely submerged it.

"boom--"

In the next instant, the tribulation of immortality dissipated, and the Great Emperor Lingxiao was nowhere to be seen in the world.

A great emperor.

In the end, he perished in the heavenly tribulation.

The other emperors all wore expressions of sorrow upon seeing this.

The fall of the Lingxiao Emperor evoked a sense of shared sorrow among them.

Not bad.

The last words the other party uttered before his death struck many emperors like a thunderclap, prompting them to have a different thought.

Anyone with discerning eyes could see that the Lingxiao Emperor, who had just reached the pinnacle of his power, had a chance to overcome the tribulation of immortality. However, his lifespan was limited, which is why he failed to overcome the tribulation and perished in the heavenly tribulation.

If the other party had undergone tribulation three thousand years earlier, the outcome would definitely not have been like this.

For a while.

Some hesitant emperors suddenly became determined.

Rather than waiting to attain enlightenment in one's later years, it is better to take a gamble during one's prime.

Even the Great Emperor Lingxiao has a chance to break through, and they believe that they are no weaker than the Great Emperor Lingxiao.

Think about this.

Many great emperors made decisions.

soon.

Less than half a month later, another tribulation of immortality descended.

But unfortunately.

Even the emperor undergoing this tribulation could not escape the fate of falling.

In the following year, the Xuan Tian Holy Land experienced six Longevity Tribulations, but without exception, the six Great Emperors met the same fate as the Ling Xiao Great Emperor: all perished in the tribulations.

among them.

Apart from the Lingxiao Emperor.

Of the remaining six emperors, only one was an emperor in his later years, while the other five were all emperors at their peak.

This is the result.

It was like a basin of cold water poured over one's head.

Many emperors who attempted to break through to achieve immortality experienced their inner turmoil cool down instantly.

Until this moment.

Their fear of the Immortal Tribulation had just resurfaced.

Originally, the fact that Luo Tian had attained enlightenment and that the Lingxiao Emperor had made a final push had already dispelled the fear of many emperors regarding the tribulation of immortality.

But the subsequent fall of many emperors brought them back to their senses.

The Tribulation of Immortality remains the same Tribulation of Immortality; not everyone has the right to try and take advantage of it.

Without sufficient strength, recklessly inviting divine tribulation will only lead to certain death. (End of Chapter)