Man is covering the sky, the system is perfect

On this day, the tremors of the universe were not the collapse of an ordinary star field, but rather the lamentation of the boundary barrier, a harbinger of an impending collision between two supreme worlds.

The boundary barriers of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were once the copper and iron walls that protected this world for hundreds of millions of years. They are engraved with the blood and souls of countless ancestors and interwoven with the Dao and principles of immortal kings and emperors.

But at this moment, a beam of immortal light, like a pillar supporting the sky, shot out from the depths of chaos, piercing through the endless mist outside the barrier and striking the core of the nine heavens and ten earths.

The celestial light was too dazzling and too terrifying. Within the golden halo flowed a pressure surpassing that of an emperor. It was the aura of a mortal immortal, the supreme divine might that had been tempered in the immortal realm and transcended the mortal world.

As soon as this aura dissipated, all living beings in the entire universe trembled, and mortals in the lower realms knelt and kowtowed, thinking that a god had descended to earth.
The cultivators in the Nine Heavens were shaken to their core, and those with unstable Dao hearts even coughed up blood, their magical treasures humming and on the verge of shattering.

"coming!"

Above the Thirty-Three Heavens, in a floating celestial palace, Wang Mingyuan suddenly opened his eyes.

In an instant, two tangible beams of light pierced the dome of the celestial palace, reaching the chaos beyond the boundary barrier.

His eyes were devoid of any emotion, only a chilling glint, like ancient ice, freezing the surrounding space and time.

He was all too familiar with this aura; it belonged to the Celestial Immortal of a strange world, the supreme ruler of that world.

Although he didn't achieve the status of a Mortal Immortal in the world of Shrouding the Heavens, but rather in the vast universe of Shrouding the Heavens, no matter where one achieves this status, reaching this level is absolutely terrifying.

At the other end of the boundary passage, chaos churned and black mist billowed.

There, an army powerful enough to annihilate all the heavens had already been assembled.

The leader was none other than the True Immortal Who Mended the Heavens. He stood in the void, surrounded by immortal light, like an immortal sun.

Each ray of light contained divine power that suppressed all the heavens, and even the chaotic energy dared not approach it, but could only submit and swirl around it.

Behind him were countless figures, all supreme beings clad in armor and wielding divine weapons, their auras like dragons and tigers.

Several great emperors and ancient emperors stood proudly, their bodies intertwined with imperial laws, forming a golden ocean that swept across all directions with its oppressive aura.
Even more so, some ancient beings, with bodies as large as mountains, exude an aura of deathly stillness; they are ancient monsters that have lived from an unknown era.

Wang Mingyuan even sensed the corresponding opportunities and cultivation methods of the Chaotic Ancient Era from those people's bodies and auras.

Some of them even appear to be cultivation methods from the Immortal Realm.

It can be said that the strange world is also a special universe formed from the chaos of that time. It contains fragments of the Immortal Realm, fragments of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and perhaps fragments of other realms.

The auras of these powerful beings intertwined, transforming into a devastating torrent that crushed the boundary between the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, as if to utterly shatter this world.

"boom--!"

A deafening roar echoed throughout the entire universe.

That supreme celestial light, carrying the full force of the Heaven-Mending Immortal's attack, slammed fiercely into the boundary barrier.

In an instant, the barrier shone with brilliant light, and countless ancient runes lit up—the protective marks left by emperors throughout history.

Under the impact of the divine light, it flickered violently and emitted a creaking sound as if it could not bear the weight.

In the end, the runes shattered and the barrier cracked!
A huge gap appeared between heaven and earth, tens of thousands of feet wide, and through the gap, one could clearly see the strange world on the other side.

There it was a vast and boundless world, where dragons coiled, unicorns danced, and celestial light shone brightly.

Many great emperors and ancient sovereigns stood at the forefront, overlooking the heavens and the earth.

However, the army from the strange world did not immediately charge in.

Because the gap was not a smooth path, but a perilous place where chaotic currents of laws intertwined.

The rules of the two worlds collided and tore each other apart violently here. The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth and the Law of Annihilation of the strange world fought like two savage beasts.

Endless fragments of laws danced in the air, and turbulent currents of spacetime surged. Even a powerful emperor would be instantly torn apart once he stepped into it, leaving not even a trace of his soul behind.

Even more terrifying is that any living being that crosses this passage will suffer the backlash of the two rules, and its strength will be weakened by at least 30%.

Thirty percent may not seem like much, but it represents a chasm between life and death!

In a battle between equally strong opponents, being weakened by 30% means being left only to passively take hits and be at the mercy of others.

Neither the Celestial Immortal of the Strange World nor Wang Mingyuan of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths would allow their subordinates to suffer such unnecessary losses.

"Prepare for war!"

Wang Mingyuan's voice, like a thunderclap from the Great Dao, exploded from the Thirty-Three Heavens, resounding throughout the myriad realms and reaching the ears of every cultivator in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

In an instant, the wind and clouds changed color, and the heavens and earth roared.

Countless armies from the nine heavens and ten earths surged toward the boundary passage from all directions like a tide.

The heavenly soldiers, clad in black armor and wielding battle spears, exuded a murderous aura that soared to the heavens.
A reclusive cultivator, hidden in the mountains and forests, arrived on a sword, its blade flashing like a ribbon.
Disciples from various sects formed battle formations, runes flashing, their momentum unstoppable.

The ancient emperors and kings revealed their true forms one after another, some transforming into giant dragons ten thousand feet long, their scales and claws flying, breathing in the sun and moon.

Some transformed into immortal phoenixes, their wings covering the sky and burning the heavens;

Some stand in the void, their imperial might sweeping across the four directions, causing heaven and earth to submit to them.

The peerless geniuses with Holy Bodies, Chaotic Bodies, and Innate Holy Bodies were not to be outdone and charged to the forefront of the army.

Their blood and energy flowed like dragons, their divine light was unparalleled, and fragments of the Great Dao surrounded them. Each of them possessed the potential to defy the Great Emperor.

His eyes flashed like lightning as he stared intently at the other end of the boundary passage, his fighting spirit soaring to the heavens.

An unprecedented war that will sweep across the heavens seems to be on the verge of erupting!
Wang Mingyuan stood atop the Thirty-Three Heavens, his imperial robes fluttering in the wind, the sound carrying with it the supreme pressure emanating from him.

Above his head stood a magnificent, dark yellow pagoda, its nine-colored body shimmering with light.

His gaze was as deep as an abyss as he looked at the densely packed figures at the other end of the passage, at the Immortal Who Mending Heaven standing proudly at the head of the army. There was no fear in his eyes, only a domineering pride and a resolute determination to cut off everything.

"This strange world is your burial ground today!"

His voice, like the voice of the heavens, echoed in every corner of the nine heavens and ten earths, making countless cultivators' blood boil and their fighting spirit soar.

However, both Wang Mingyuan and the Heaven-Mending Immortal on the other side of the passage knew perfectly well that the final battle would not break out immediately.

Because Wang Mingyuan had already merged with the Heavenly Heart Imprint of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, his will at this moment was the will of this world.

With a thought, the cracked boundary passage was suppressed by an invisible force, and the chaotic currents of laws within the passage became increasingly violent. Not to mention a large army crossing it, even a supreme expert who rashly stepped in would only perish.

Even the Celestial Immortal of this strange world, who possessed the cultivation of a Mortal Immortal, was unable to forcibly tear through this layer of suppression.

He knew very well that if he forced his way across the passage, the combat power of his strongmen would be greatly reduced, and he himself would also be affected by the rules of the two worlds, causing his strength to drop.

If Wang Mingyuan makes a move at that time, he may not be able to gain any advantage.

Wang Mingyuan, on the other hand, had no intention of directly crossing the passage and entering the strange world.

This strange world has been established for millions of years, its foundations unimaginably deep. Not only does it have the True Immortal who mended the heavens overseeing it, but it also contains countless hidden ancient monsters, as well as all sorts of vicious formations and forbidden weapons.

If the army from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were to rashly rush in, it would be like lambs entering a tiger's den, and would only end in total annihilation.

Then, a bizarre scene unfolded.

The armies of the two worlds faced each other across a gaping hole.

On one side, the emperor's might was overwhelming, and the fighting spirit soared to the sky;
On one side, there was ethereal light and overwhelming malevolent energy.

Their gazes collided in mid-air, sparking invisible flames that caused the surrounding chaotic air currents to continuously collapse, yet neither side dared to take the first step.

This standoff appears calm on the surface, but undercurrents are surging beneath.

Because at the moment the two worlds collided, a special zone had already emerged around the boundary passage.

This area lies between the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the Strange World; it belongs neither to the former nor the latter.

Above it floats immortal substances unique to this strange world, which can nourish a cultivator's body and enhance their cultivation.

Its land, however, is imprinted with the stable rules of heaven and earth of the nine heavens and ten earths, which can make the cultivator's Dao principles more refined and their foundation more solid.

This is a blessed land, and a crucial place that will determine the future outcome!

Wang Mingyuan's gaze had already pierced through the turbulent currents of the boundary passage and landed on this special area.

A faint smile curved at the corners of his lips.

The Heaven-Mending Immortal's gaze also locked onto this area, a hint of fervor flashing in his eyes.

Both were supreme experts, and they saw through the value of this area at a glance.

Whoever occupies this place first will be able to send their strongest warriors here to cultivate and improve their strength.

Whoever can adapt to the rules here first will gain an absolute advantage in the final battle!

Because contact between the two worlds has begun, this fusion is inevitable, and the rules of this newly formed land of fusion will be reshaped in the future, sweeping across heaven and earth and becoming the fundamental rules of the universe.

In the instant their eyes met across the void, the thoughts of the two supreme beings converged in the chaos.

No further words are needed; a silent agreement has been reached.

The final battle will be postponed for now.

Both sides dispatched three supreme experts at the Great Emperor level as leaders, each leading 100,000 elite cultivators into that special area for a probing contest.

The rules of the contest are simple—three rounds to determine the winner.

The three powerful emperors fought each other in pairs, and the one who won two matches would take control of this special area.

As for the 100,000 elite troops under his command, they assisted from the sidelines, while adapting to the rules of this area and accumulating experience for future battles.

This decision, seemingly fair, is in reality driven by ulterior motives on both sides.

The Celestial Immortal who mended the heavens in this strange world had his own ulterior motives.

His agreement to postpone the final battle was not out of fear, but because a huge problem had arisen within the strange world—the Great Emperor Wushi.

That legendary figure from the heavens and earth has somehow infiltrated this strange world.

With the profound wisdom of the Wushi Sutra and his own extraordinary talent, he stirred up trouble in the strange world and killed countless powerful figures.

Now it's getting stronger and stronger, and it's showing signs of threatening him.

He needs time to first eliminate the formidable threat of the Great Emperor Wushi before he can unleash his full power to destroy the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Otherwise, if at a crucial moment, the Great Emperor Wushi and his many subordinates launched an attack on him, he would be in a very passive position.

Wang Mingyuan, too, had his own considerations.

His own cultivation is in a phase of rapid advancement, and he is only one step away from the realm of the Mortal Immortal.

Given some time, he will be able to break through completely. At that time, he will be able to stand on equal footing with even the Immortal Who Mending Heaven, and may even defeat him.

Even if he doesn't become a mortal immortal, as long as he improves upon his current level, he is confident that he can contend with the person opposite him.

More importantly, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are currently in a golden age of burgeoning power.

Countless geniuses rose to prominence, with individuals possessing physiques such as the Holy Body and the Chaos Body emerging in large numbers.

The inheritances of various sects are being revived one after another, and the older generation of powerful figures are breaking through to new realms. The number of people achieving enlightenment through unconventional means is growing at an alarming rate.

Given more time to accumulate, the top combat power of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will definitely not be less than that of the Strange World!
Delay is the best option for both parties.

Both sides firmly believe that as long as time is on their side, the scales of victory in the final showdown will inevitably tip in their favor.

Thus, the eyes of all the realms were focused on that special area beside the boundary passage.

The three great emperors of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths have already embarked on their journey.

Wang Mingyuan had already made his plans in mind.

In the initial confrontation, one must put great pressure on the opponent, but one cannot unleash all one's forces.

Therefore, the selection of personnel must be very careful.

The moment the thought crossed Wang Mingyuan's mind, he had already made a plan.

They need to be Great Emperors, but not recently achieved ones; they need to be figures who have made significant strides in the realm of Great Emperors.

Because this first major battle and confrontation is absolutely unacceptable to lose.

Therefore, neither the recently newly achieved Emperor nor Ning Fei are among the options.

They are all very strong, but compared to the ancient emperors and great emperors who have accumulated tens or hundreds of thousands of years of experience in this strange world, they are still lacking.

It's not a matter of talent or ability, but rather that even with the same talent, the other person has cultivated for a longer period of time, so naturally they will be stronger.

Even if the environment on this side is harsher and the strong individuals who emerge from it are stronger and more terrifying, the time difference is too great to be made up for in a short period of time.

Therefore, once the thought crossed my mind, the first candidates were the Ancient Emperor Qilin and the Emperor Wanlong.

Both of these individuals were once emperors who had reigned for two lifetimes, possessing tens of thousands of years of accumulated power, making them extremely formidable and terrifying.

He is now one of the best under Wang Mingyuan.

However, Wang Mingyuan was somewhat troubled about the third candidate. (End of Chapter)