Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

The golden-armored man's aura surged forth, even stronger than before!

His eyes held a captivating glint, and his imposing physique seemed capable of supporting the universe.

Dark golden blood energy surged and roared behind him like a boundless ocean.

There is a terrifying aura that can crush an ancient galaxy with just one person!

The man in golden armor certainly had the confidence and assurance to back it up.

He is a near-immortal, a true near-immortal!

His strength was forged through countless battles and conquests of fragmented worlds like the Origin Realm, making him virtually invincible among his peers!

The fact that he defeated the so-called Dragon Ancient Celestial Venerable in just ten moves is the best proof!

As for the Chaos Emperor, on whom all living beings in this world place high hopes?

The golden-armored near-immortal knew in his heart that this person must be extraordinary to be trusted so much by all living beings in the realm and regarded as their last hope.

He is very likely the strongest being in this world right now!

After all, among the many conquered fragments of the Nine Heavens, this Origin Realm ranks among the top in terms of both foundation and strength, so it is not surprising that such a powerful figure could emerge from it.

But so what?

The man in golden armor remained incredibly confident!

The difference between immortals and mortals is an insurmountable chasm!

As long as you haven't become an immortal, no matter how talented you are, how outstanding you are in an era, or how revered and worshipped by hundreds of millions of people, you are still worthy of respect.

Before someone like him, who has truly touched the edge of immortality and emerged from bloody battles, there is nothing to fear.

This Chaos Emperor's methods may be impressive, and his weapons may be remarkable, but the final outcome will remain unchanged.

The Chaos Emperor clearly did not become an immortal.

If that's the case, what is there for him to fear?

Thinking of this, his aura became even more imposing, the Great Dao cried out in anguish, and all living beings in the heavens trembled in fear!

"Buzz!"

Just then, a hazy gray blade of light appeared, seemingly slashing down from the eternity of time, or perhaps from the very end of the future.

Transcending the constraints of time and space, ignoring distance and defense, it appeared directly above the head of the golden-armored near-immortal!

The sword light did not possess earth-shattering power, yet it carried the will of the entire world, locking onto all possibilities of the past, present, and future!

"Be careful!" The white-robed immortal's expression changed slightly as he warned.

But it was too late.

The golden-armored man roared, pushing his life's cultivation to its limit. His dark gold armor erupted with divine light that pierced the universe. He crossed his arms, and countless defensive divine powers instantly stacked in front of him.

"laugh!"

A hazy, gray glint of light flashed across the blade.

The dark golden divine light vanished, the defensive magic shattered like a bubble, and the armor let out a mournful cry as a deep gash was cleaved in its path.

"puff!"

The golden-armored near-immortal's body trembled violently, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of golden blood, his aura plummeting instantly.

A terrifying knife wound appeared on his muscular body, slashing diagonally from his shoulder to his waist and abdomen. Chaotic energy swirled around the wound, preventing it from healing, and his foundation was instantly severely damaged!

One strike! A single strike from a distance!

He then severely injured a near-invincible near-immortal!

The entire Origin Realm was shaken to its core.

All the creatures that witnessed this scene stared wide-eyed.

Who orchestrated this? Was it the Heavenly Emperor?

It must be the Heavenly Emperor!

Only the Heavenly Emperor possesses such power!

In the eyes of all beings in the Origin Realm, only the Heavenly Emperor possesses this power!

Just as the entire universe fell silent because of that distant strike, and all living beings held their breath and waited for the person who made the move to appear.

"Buzz!"

A magnificent and resounding Daoist chant echoed throughout the heavens and earth, as if the Dao itself was cheering.

From the direction of the Heavenly Court in the Origin Realm, boundless golden light suddenly burst forth!

The golden light was pure and sacred, instantly dispelling the oppressive atmosphere and gloom that had filled the starry sky due to the arrival of foreign enemies.

A grand road paved entirely with dazzling golden light begins at the South Gate of Heaven.

Ignoring the distance of the endless starry sea, ignoring the barriers of time and space, it traversed the entire universe and instantly extended to this desolate battlefield!

The Golden Avenue is tens of thousands of miles wide, with the illusory shadows of the sun, moon, and stars flowing across it, and strange phenomena of mountains, rivers, and seas rising and falling.

Furthermore, the ancient Taoist chants of countless ancestors and the worship of gods and demons resonated with it, creating a magnificent spectacle that shook the world!

"Clang!"

"Hey!"

Immediately afterwards, the clear and stirring sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes singing resounded throughout the heavens!

On either side of the golden avenue, nine magnificent golden dragon phantoms, their scales gleaming and their forms incomparably divine, rose from the void on the left.

On the right, nine illusory phoenixes with dazzling wings and radiant divine light appeared.

Dragons and phoenixes bring good fortune, intertwining and swirling, scattering endless auspicious rays of light.

Flowers rained down from the sky, and golden lotuses sprang from the ground!

Golden lotuses of the Great Dao spontaneously appeared in the void, blooming and then vanishing, scattering pure Daoist essence.

Countless crystal-clear petals of the laws materialized out of thin air, fluttering and spreading a refreshing Dao fragrance.

This scene was far too grand and far too exaggerated!

It almost transformed the Origin Realm into a sacred kingdom, a stark contrast to the eerie aura emanating from the spacetime rift.

At the very center of this magnificent phenomenon that has captivated the world and shaken all, at the end of the golden avenue, a figure materialized from the ethereal and slowly walked towards them.

He walked with a leisurely pace, as if he were simply strolling in his own backyard.

His simple black robe stood out against the backdrop of golden light and the surrounding dragons and phoenixes, making him appear exceptionally understated.

He has a youthful face, peaceful features, and calm, unperturbed eyes.

There was not a trace of imposing aura emanating from him, creating a strange contrast with his earth-shattering entrance.

But he simply stood there calmly, stepping on the golden road, as if he had become a more real center of the heavens than the white-robed immortal.

Sun, moon, and stars; auspicious dragons and phoenixes; the golden lotus of the Great Dao...

All the strange phenomena arose because of him, and all were governed by him. It was as if he were the sole ruler of this world, and all things prospered because of him.

"The Heavenly Emperor! It's His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!"

"It's the Heavenly Emperor! The Heavenly Emperor has really come!"

"The Heavenly Emperor is invincible!"

"Great! The Heavenly Emperor has emerged from seclusion! The Origin Realm is saved!"

The despair and deathly silence of all living beings were completely shattered, replaced by a tsunami of ecstasy and shouts!

The gloom of despair was swept away by that sacred vision and that terrifying slash.

Countless cultivators were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes, as if they had witnessed the arrival of a true savior!

Jiang Hao's gaze calmly swept across the battlefield, passing over the heavily injured and weakened Dragon Ancient Celestial Venerable.

It swept past the floating, buzzing Jade Disc of Creation and the Chaos Heavenly Blade, finally landing on the immortal and the near-immortal.

The image was especially fixed on the pale, furious face of the golden-armored, near-immortal figure.

He spoke softly, his voice not loud, yet it resounded clearly in every corner of the myriad realms:

"So, you're the one who wants to see me?"

Jiang Hao stood on the golden avenue, his eyes slightly lowered, looking down at the golden-armored man whose aura had weakened.

His tone was devoid of emotion, as indifferent as if he were asking about a trivial matter.

But this ordinariness, coupled with his extraordinary entrance that overwhelmed all the heavens, and the contrast with the golden-armored man's current disheveled and severely injured state, made him seem rather ordinary.

Yet it exudes an air of superiority, as if it regards others as mere ants.

This statement is the most direct and powerful response to the arrogant and domineering "Come and have your master come" statement made by the man in golden armor!

Jiang Hao didn't need to say anything more; his knife would speak for him.

You wanted to see me, didn't you? Well, here I am. Are you ready?

The man in golden armor felt a burning pain on his face, which was even more painful than the knife wound in his chest.

He clutched his chest tightly, golden blood flowing uncontrollably between his fingers.

His eyes were filled with horror, and a hint of fear that he himself was unwilling to admit.

Is this really a cultivator in the realm of humanity?

How could a cultivator in the realm of humanity be this strong?

This completely overturned his understanding!