In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 652 [Lin Ye Clash, Peng Huang Dies Suddenly]

As the Celestial Venerable of Immortality gazed at the starry sky, memories of the past flooded his mind. In that year, when he was at his peak, the Emperor Venerable invited him to leave the mountain and extend his imperial destiny for another two thousand years, embarking together on the path to immortality. The price was the most mysterious secret of the character "者".

It is not the immortal scripture of gods circulating in the world, but the ultimate mystery that the Celestial Venerable of Longevity pondered for millions of years in the forbidden zone. It is the sublimated version of the "Zhe" secret, and the method of longevity that he has lived from the mythological era to the present.

Based on this, the Emperor combined the methods of the other eight Heavenly Venerables, and finally created the Nine Secrets of the Supreme Myth of Taoism, which can rival the Six-Syllable Mantra of Buddhism.

This achievement shocked the ages, made ancient races tremble, and even drove the supreme beings of Kunlun Immortal Mountain mad. A group of human beings working together had actually created an immortal technique that rivaled the immortal path, which was simply unbelievable.

Following this, the birth of the Green Cauldron marked the ancient Heavenly Court's rise to its peak. Everything was so prosperous, with immortal techniques and artifacts being created one after another. If nothing unexpected happened, the next step would be the birth of immortals.

But... it seems that at some point, things took a subtle turn.

"When was it? Was it after the Emperor returned from the ancient star of the primordial world, or after the attack on the Kunlun remnants, or perhaps after he discovered the clues that the Celestial Venerable of Annihilation was imprisoned..."

The Celestial Venerable of Longevity narrowed his eyes and murmured, "Is there a person who is subject to reincarnation, or is there a process of reincarnation?"

Everything is so similar: in order to become an immortal, emperors sacrifice their blood, supreme beings turn against each other, and on the road to immortality, it's a matter of life and death, with ruthless actions.

In the end, the immortal being who was regarded as the successor by the Emperor and established as the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Court, whose relationship with him even surpassed that of Chuan Ying, made his move. The Undying Emperor attacked the Emperor and launched the final blow, causing the ancient Heavenly Court to collapse completely.

The words "Immortal Realm" have truly driven cultivators mad throughout the ages, causing friends and family to turn against each other, and masters and disciples to betray each other.

The Celestial Venerable of Immortality turned around and looked at the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Zone again. He felt that everything made perfect sense and that it was time for him to make his move.

But he was an old and shrewd man. Having lived for three eras, he had seen too many conspiracies and tricks. Even the Undying Emperor was a junior in his eyes.

“Sometimes, being too reasonable is itself a kind of unreasonableness.” A greedy look appeared in the eyes of the Eternal Life Celestial Venerable, but his millions of years of Dao heart calmed him down, and he retreated back into his shell.

The Celestial Venerable of Longevity had such thoughts because he had experienced failure, met amazing figures such as the Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor, learned to think, and acknowledged that he was no longer perfect and that his power was insufficient.

However, some supreme beings remain arrogant and disdainful of all heroes in the universe. Their Dao heart is still stuck on the eve of their self-inflicted wound, believing themselves to be invincible. This is the mindset of most people in the forbidden zone of life.

"So what if the Emperor is a reincarnation? So what if he has a Chaos Body? They are all enlightened beings. Who is inferior to whom? The Boundless Heavenly Venerable could slay Wang Bo back then. There is no reason why I, the Emperor, cannot!"

In the dark universe, a majestic Dharma image emerged, towering into the sky, its golden light soaring to the heavens, illuminating the ancient battlefield of mythology.

He was like a divine being forged in gold, a blend of demonic and divine natures, his eyes sharp as swords, wielding a twenty-eight-section secret-patterned God-Slaying Whip, and charged straight at the enemy.

Golden-Winged Roc!
He had a grudge against Buddhism, and immediately attacked the Chaos Body Lin Xian, wanting to kill this future Buddha and reduce future pressure.

Seeing that someone in the forbidden zone was making a move, the Chaos Monster finally couldn't hold back and roared, "The Chaos Blood is mine!"

Behind the scenes, the Source God and Source Ghost also made their move, activating the Netherworld Treasure to curse Ye Fan, attempting to make him grow red hair.

“I am not yet old, yet I dare to come knocking on your door.”

"roll!"

Ye Fan roared, and the soaring golden blood energy instantly changed, with nine layers transforming into flawless crimson blood. Like a red lotus karmic fire, it swept over his body, instantly burning away the red hair and evil on his body. Then, immortal light flowed, crystal clear, and he returned to his true form.

Immediately afterwards, he unleashed a punch, the Tenfold All-Word Secret Circulation activated, his battle intent surging, terrifying to the extreme, like a holy emperor, every trace of blood energy clearly visible, as brilliant as phoenix blood and crimson gold.

That unparalleled punch wasn't aimed at anyone else, but rather at the Golden-Winged Roc King who had attacked Lin Xian.

"How brave!"

The Great Roc Emperor roared, dodged to the side, and brandished his imperial weapon, the Divine Whip. Brilliant Dao runes shone forth, multiplying into countless forms, and pressed down upon the enemy.

Such a supreme being is incredibly powerful and terrifying. His blood and energy have never declined, and he is infinitely close to a flawless state. Even in the forbidden zones of life, he is a first-rate expert.

"kill!"

Ye Fan charged forward and engaged in a life-or-death battle with the Great Roc Emperor. In an instant, the mythical battlefield trembled and the boundless starry river turned to ashes. Two divine lights crisscrossed the universe, reaching the extreme of the battle, shaking the past and present, like billions of stars exploding.

This was a true ancient emperor, with extraordinary methods and an astonishing fighting spirit, far surpassing the Undying Daoist. His divine whip was fierce and endlessly murderous; even with Ye Fan's invincible physical body, his immortal platform was almost shattered several times.

"Those who cannot attain enlightenment are ultimately nothing but ants!" the Great Roc Emperor said ruthlessly. "I hope your blood can have some effect and prolong my life."

"You're getting old."

Ye Fan's eyes were sharp, seeing through the Golden-Winged Roc Emperor's true intentions. He said coldly, "So what if I let you recover your blood energy? I am the Heavenly Emperor, and I shall suppress all enemies."

"A quasi-emperor, does he really think he's the ruler of the Heavenly Court?"

The Great Roc Emperor let out a wild laugh, brandishing his golden divine whip as he charged forward. He exuded an unparalleled imperial might, his entire body transforming into pure gold, merging with the immortal golden deity as if it were his own arm, unleashing his most powerful strike.

"Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist!"

Ye Fan's eyes were deep as he decisively abandoned his Heavenly Emperor Fist. He had not become an emperor after all, and this imperial technique could not be considered a great achievement. On the other hand, the Reincarnation Fist was the innate divine power of the Holy Body. It was not for conquest or battle, but only for the most primal instinct and the ultimate killing.

Just like in those barbaric times, when the ancient people fought against the wild beasts, there was no mercy, no great principles, only the law of the jungle, a life-or-death struggle.

The divine forbidden was resurrected, and the secret of the word "all" was revived in one collision after another. Ye Fan's aura climbed to infinity, even breaking the limit of nine.

The divine prohibitions are not the nine prohibitions, but rather the prohibitions above the nine prohibitions. Even if there are eighty-one prohibitions, they are still divine prohibitions.

A golden fist, ancient yet fierce and extremely violent, unleashed three thousand punches in an instant before collapsing into a single strike that clashed with the supreme imperial weapon.

The next moment, something incredibly terrifying happened. The Holy Fist was covered in blood, revealing the white bones, but then, a crisp cracking sound rang out.

"Destroy!"

Ye Fan roared, fighting to the extreme, standing at the pinnacle of his life, and unleashing his most terrifying attack. It was unparalleled in the past and would never happen again in the future. Whether he could deliver a second punch in this lifetime was also a question.

"Crash!"

The supreme imperial weapon, forged from a mortal's worth of golden light, shattered in an instant, turning into countless fragments of light that flew towards the myriad realms of the heavens, and was actually destroyed.

In an instant, the void fell silent. Neither the Great Roc Emperor, Ye Fan himself, nor the Supreme Beings watching had expected such an outcome.

"The Emperor's secret of the word 'all' defies the heavens; this is not the law of the mortal world, but the way of immortals."

Some ancient supreme beings sighed, realizing that if it weren't for the secret of the All-Encompassing Words, Ye Fan would have had no chance of fighting against the ancient emperor.

"However, the fact that he can use the secret of the character '皆' to this extent is enough to prove that he is the reincarnation of the Emperor."

Some supreme beings who had harbored doubts now believed it without a doubt: such abnormal combat power couldn't possibly belong to a peerless genius of this era; it must be the reincarnation of a great emperor.

The battlefield is ever-changing. Ye Fan shattered the imperial weapon with a single punch, completely opening a gap and tipping the scales of victory completely.

Gai Jiuyou and Chuan Ying arrived and surrounded Dapeng Huang, staging a battle between three heroes against an ancient emperor.

No matter how fiercely the Great Roc Emperor acts, it will be to no avail. Even if he tries his best to elevate himself, the outcome is still predetermined.

When the ancient emperor encounters an unconventional enlightened being, there's not much to say; the one who survives will undoubtedly be the ancient emperor.

If it were two unorthodox cultivators, the outcome would be 30/70, and life or death 50/50. But if three supreme beings joined forces, no matter how brilliant your talent, you would only face certain death.

"The Holy Body has turned black-hearted; how could it be designed like this!"

The Great Roc Emperor felt a chill run through him and gritted his teeth, saying, "The so-called split in the Heavenly Court is just a scheme you set up. You have a truly brilliant plan and great courage to gamble with the throne."

In the desolate wilderness of the universe, the Golden Crow Demon Emperor is undergoing tribulation. The overwhelming tribulation of the Great Emperor cannot be faked; he is truly becoming an emperor.

That is why the supreme beings who fought their way to the throne are willing to believe it, because they have put themselves in the shoes of the emperor and believe that fighting and breaking apart is reasonable in the face of the throne.

"If we don't do this, how can we lure you in?"

Ye Fan smiled slightly, revealing a row of snow-white teeth, then turned to look at the other side and said, "There's another big fish."

Unlike Ye Fan, who used the Great Roc Emperor as a practice tool to test his combat strength and prepare for defying the heavens to prove his Dao, Lord Lin was always shameless and had no ambition for power. He would basically gang up on others and never fight one-on-one.

As soon as the chaotic monster entered the fray, Lin Xian unleashed the Supreme Emperor Technique, manifesting multiple times the supreme battle power, shocking all the heavens and myriad realms, and intimidating the forbidden zones of life.

This secret method is terrifying; it can be considered a forbidden path.

"Imperial Law - Binding Spirits and Commanding Generals!"

Lin Xian shouted loudly, stepped forward with great strides, his figure as agile as a dragon, and bowed to the heavens, solemnly saying: "The mysteries of time, the nine venerable ones of mythology, I invite the master of the secret of the word 'Xing'—the ancient venerable Xiaoyao!"

"The leader of all dragons, with all races paying homage to the heavens, we hereby invite the Lord of the Myriad Dragon Nest—the Purple Emperor Dragon!"

"Thirdly, we invited the Taoist master, Li Er Tianzun; fourthly, we invited the World-Honored One of Mount Sumeru, Shakyamuni; fifthly, we invited the Ancestor of Humanity, Shennong, the Great Emperor of the Universe; sixthly, we invited the Yellow Emperor, Xuanyuan, the Void of All Laws..."

With the emergence of the Supreme God's Law, he transformed into the Carefree One, the Dragon Emperor, the Heavenly Venerable, the Buddha, the Dao Ancestor, the Human Ancestor, and the Great Emperor. Thus, six real and authentic figures appeared, jointly attacking the chaotic monster.

Lin Xian stepped forward, joining the group and becoming the seventh real figure, proudly declaring, "So, you want to challenge the Seven Heroes of Heaven?"

"Actually, this is a misunderstanding, Fellow Daoist Lin. Can we reconcile?"

The Chaos Monster swallowed hard, thinking that even if the Chaos Emperor himself came, this lineup might not be able to clear the level.

Above the void, a sword formation of immortals floated and sank, its four swords connected to the laws of heaven and earth, giving birth to a murderous aura that looked down upon immortals for eternity.

That aura was chilling and bone-piercing, like the absolute killing power of the primordial chaos. Even a supreme emperor would tremble and dare not easily confront its sharpness!
"At this moment, I'm afraid you are joking."

Lin Xian sneered and raised his arm, shouting, "When dealing with the evil spirits and heretics of the underworld, we don't need to follow any rules of the Great Emperor. Let's fight side by side!"

"Mingbao, save me!"

The chaotic monster let out a mournful cry, for even two fists could not withstand fourteen hands. No matter how unparalleled its combat power was, it could not overcome the wondrous techniques of the Immortal Forest.

"The lifeblood of the underworld must not fall into the hands of outsiders, or great calamity will ensue."

The Source God and Source Ghost's expressions changed drastically. They brought the Heavenly Nether Treasure to support the Chaos Monster, not because they were loyal, but because the Chaos Monster was the most important link for the Nether Treasure to become a Celestial Artifact.

In their current situation, without the protection of celestial artifacts, they would suffer the same fate as the Prison Suppressor Emperor if they were found by the Heavenly Court.

The two emperors were no match for the Heavenly Court; at least seven or eight supreme beings needed to band together to intimidate it.

A beam of celestial light pierced through the universe and descended upon the mythical battlefield. It was a jet-black treasure wheel, crystal clear as it swirled, radiating the brilliance of immortal laws, causing the cosmos to tremble.

Its jet-black wheel was engraved with the Netherworld Emperor's runes, and each rotation caused a myriad of roars. It merged with the chaotic monster.

In an instant, the Netherworld Treasure drew ever closer to the Immortal Artifact, while the Chaos Monster unleashed the true aura of an Emperor.

"Possessing flawless strength, the unparalleled path of the emperor."

"Be careful!"

"When using the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, one must not directly confront the Netherworld Treasure."

The ancient emperors and celestial beings were shrewd and instantly judged the true combat strength of the chaotic monster, and distanced themselves from it.

"No need."

Lin Xian smiled calmly, clearly having anticipated this. Gazing into the deep universe, he shouted, his voice echoing to the ends of the starry sea: "Why haven't you made your move yet!"

"Once is acceptable, twice is acceptable, but three times is not. If you make a move again and again, do you really think I'm blind?"

In a remote star field, Duan De stood in the void, endless imperial runes flashing beneath his feet. An excited look appeared on his face, and he roared, "I said, no matter who we fight today, I will stand up for them!"

The mysterious array was completed with its final stroke, and a thunderous roar erupted. Brilliant celestial light illuminated the heavens, entered the mythical battlefield, and shook the gods of the underworld.

No matter how the underworld plans, this imperial artifact was ultimately crafted by the Underworld Emperor himself. Although it has developed an independent will, it is not considered a true living being until it becomes a celestial artifact.

The Netherworld Treasure Wheel trembled slightly and flew uncontrollably toward the star field where Duan De was located, its boundless immortal light spreading across the universe.

"Holy crap, is Fatty Duan that strong?"

Black King, observing the cosmic battle through the divine mirror, was immediately astonished. Remembering how often he used to bite this fat guy, the big black dog couldn't help but feel guilty.

"The Underworld Emperor has been discovered!"

Why are you running for your life?

The source ghosts deep in the universe panicked. If the Underworld Emperor were to regain control of the magical artifacts, they would all become war slaves.

"Why run? Let's turn the tables on him and kill this Underworld Emperor today, eliminating any future trouble!"

The Source God spoke fiercely, and the Imperial Law swept like the River Styx, empowering the Netherworld Treasure, locking onto the star field where Duan De was located, and chasing after him.

"Yes, killing him will end everything."

Yuan Gui was invigorated, his inner power surging like a tsunami. The two supreme beings activated their Netherworld Treasures, tearing through layers of star rivers and rushing towards that star field.

"I knew you guys had this trick up your sleeve!"

Duan De sneered, surrounded by more than three Netherworld artifacts, with a dark, luminous demonic jar floating above his head. He gritted his teeth, slashed open his own chest, and shouted, "I offer up the essence blood of the Heavenly Venerable, and beg the Empress to revive and cleanse my sect!"

"Use chaos to break chaos."

Ancient incantations resonated with mysterious blood, causing the stars in the heavens to tremble and the laws of the Dao to roar.

Above the void, divine light filled the sky, actually outlining a phantom figure, dressed in white, looking down upon the heavens with unparalleled imperial might.

The Devouring Demon Jar is not just a simple imperial weapon; it is also the reincarnation of a ruthless person, possessing a portion of their power.

The physical body transforms into a weapon, becoming the old form, and then a completely new divine embryo is conceived and transcends—this is the "Slaying Myself to Enlighten the Dao Technique"!

(End of this chapter)