Man is covering the sky, the system is perfect

boom!
Without a word, the figures on both sides simultaneously stepped into that strange little world that had expanded from the passage.

Although there were many warnings before entering, the two powerful figures still clashed briefly once inside.

Wanlonghuang clashed with the black-armored supreme being on the other side, and then both turned and left in shock.

Both sides felt that the other was very strong and that it was not an appropriate time to fight. At the same time, the heavy rules of heaven and earth bound them like chains, which made them very unhappy.

They wanted to fight, but after a moment they stopped on their own, turning into flickering light and disappearing into the world.

Beyond the boundary passage, chaos surged, and the armies of the two realms faced each other from afar, their murderous aura soaring into the sky, almost piercing the heavens.

Countless gazes were fixed on the special area where laws intertwined at the end of the passage. That was the Tianyuan, the battleground between the two realms, and the key to determining the future.

Everyone thought that once the three supreme experts from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths stepped into it, they would inevitably collide with the three emperors of the strange world, setting off an earth-shattering bloody battle.

After all, it was a duel between emperors, where every word and action could shatter star fields and every move could annihilate all living beings. It should have been a scene of raging flames and blood staining the sky.

However, what happened next left countless cultivators from both realms speechless, their faces filled with disbelief.

The three figures, Wanlong Emperor, Qilin Ancient Emperor, and Lingbao Heavenly Venerable, all stopped in their tracks the moment they stepped into that special area.

They only exchanged one move.

The imperial aura surrounding them instantly receded, disappearing without a trace like the receding tide. Their once radiant figures, as bright as the sun and moon, became dim and lifeless in an instant, merging with the surrounding laws of heaven and earth.

At the same time, the three emperors of the strange world also did the same thing.

Their overwhelming murderous aura and domineering pressure vanished in an instant, and the three figures disappeared into the invisible mist, disappearing into the vast天地 (heaven and earth).

There was no earth-shattering collision, no earth-shattering roar, and not even the slightest energy fluctuation.

That vast and boundless special area suddenly became deathly silent, as if no powerful figure had ever set foot there.

"What...what's going on?"

Outside the boundary passage, a supreme being from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, his eyes filled with bewilderment.

"Weren't they going to have a final battle? Why...why did they hide?"

"Indeed! His Majesty the Emperor of Ten Thousand Dragons is so domineering. In the past, a single dragon roar could shatter an army of 100,000 alien races. How could he be so low-key?"

"And then there's the Qilin Ancient Emperor, whose defense is unparalleled throughout the ages, capable of withstanding even the most forbidden zones. Why would he choose to hide?"

Countless cultivators discussed the matter animatedly, filled with bewilderment.

They were all seasoned veterans who had witnessed countless battles, but they had never seen such an opening.

The two strongest factions, upon entering the arena, unanimously chose to conceal themselves, as if playing a silent game of hide-and-seek.

Within the ranks of the strange world, there was also an uproar.

"Trash! A bunch of trash!"

A general clad in blood-red armor roared angrily, his eyes filled with disdain.

"Are those three guys scared? They've actually hidden themselves away like cowards!"
"I should have gone back then to crush them and demonstrate the supreme divine power of my realm."

"That's right! My Emperor is a veteran emperor who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years. He could crush them with a single finger. Why be so cautious?"

"Ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous!"

The clamor of discussion surged like a tide, yet it did nothing to disturb the tranquility of that special area.

Only Wang Mingyuan, standing atop the Thirty-Three Heavens, and the Heaven-Mending Immortal at the other end of the boundary passage, had deep eyes and calm expressions, as if they had already foreseen this scene.

"I see……"

Beside Wang Mingyuan, an elderly cultivator with white hair and beard suddenly realized and exclaimed, "That's it! It's the problem with this world!"

As soon as he said this, the surrounding chatter fell silent, and countless eyes turned to look at him.

The old cultivator took a deep breath, his voice tinged with solemnity, and slowly explained, "Please take a look, everyone!"
This special zone was born from the collision of two realms. The stable laws of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths intertwine with the immortal matter of the strange world, repelling each other yet merging with each other!

Any powerful individual who enters this realm will be subject to the pressure of two opposing laws, resulting in a reduction of at least 30% in their combat strength!

"Thirty percent! That's a chasm between life and death!"

"In a battle between emperors, the slightest difference can determine victory or defeat, let alone a reduction of thirty percent in combat strength?"

"In such a crucial battle, both sides wanted to be at their peak before engaging in combat. Therefore, after the initial probing, they found the situation difficult and were unwilling to continue fighting."

"So that's how it is! No wonder they all chose to hide; they wanted to adapt to the laws of this world first!"

Exclamations of sudden realization rose and fell.

Wang Mingyuan stood with his hands behind his back, his imperial robes fluttering in the wind, his eyes shining like torches, piercing through the chaotic mist and taking in everything in that special area.

A faint smile curved his lips, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

He naturally understood how wise the choices of the three supreme experts were.

Both the Myriad Dragon Emperor and the Ancient Qilin Emperor were ancient emperors who had lived two lives. They were once trapped at the peak of the Supreme Realm, feeling lost and helpless.

They once thought that becoming the Great Emperor was the end of cultivation, and that immortality was the ultimate pursuit.

It wasn't until the appearance of the Heaven-Mending Immortal, and until Wang Mingyuan merged with the Heavenly Heart Mark and revealed the magnificence of the Mortal Immortal, that they suddenly understood.

It turns out that there are even higher realms above the Great Dao, and that there is a path to immortality above the Great Emperor.

With a clear goal and a clear direction, the two ancient emperors' resolve instantly became stronger than ever before.

Their cultivation levels, like withered trees blossoming in spring, began to rise rapidly, showing signs of breaking through their current realm and reaching a higher level.

Lingbao Tianzun was even more extraordinary.

One of the nine celestial beings of the mythological era, he was a genius of extraordinary talent throughout his life. He created the secret of character formation, forged four killing swords, and created an unparalleled killing array. He was a rare genius throughout the ages.

The reason he remained silent for eternity and only recovered to the level of an alternative path to enlightenment was not due to a lack of talent or insufficient accumulation of knowledge.

Rather, it was because Wang Mingyuan had merged with the Heavenly Heart Mark first, suppressing the Great Dao of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, making it difficult for him to break through the shackles.

Now, stepping into this special area without the suppression of the Heavenly Heart Mark is undoubtedly like a dragon entering the sea or a tiger returning to the deep mountains for Lingbao Tianzun!
Wang Mingyuan could even assert that within two years at most, Lingbao Tianzun would break through his shackles and attain the position of Great Emperor.

It might even ascend to the pinnacle of the Great Emperor with an unprecedentedly powerful presence!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Wang Mingyuan silently praised the words three times, his eyes filled with even greater satisfaction.

At the other end of the boundary passage, the Immortal Patching Heaven nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his immortal eyes.

Beside him, an old man in black robes whispered, "Immortal Venerable, those three guys are cautious and didn't make a move rashly."

The Immortal Who Mending Heaven spoke calmly, his voice cold and authoritative: "It's better to be cautious."

Although the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are barren, the great emperors born there are by no means easy to match.

Both the Myriad Dragon Emperor and the Ancient Qilin Emperor were ancient monsters who had lived two lives, and their Dao foundations were extremely profound.
And the leader, he looked a bit weaker, but I sensed something was off; his background was unfathomable.

If they were to engage in direct combat, it would be difficult to predict the outcome.

The old man in black robes quickly echoed, "What the Immortal Venerable says is absolutely right."

"Only after they have adapted to the laws and recovered to their peak combat strength can we ensure their complete annihilation!"

The Immortal Patching Heaven nodded slightly, saying nothing more, but turned his gaze to that special area, his immortal eyes flashing with cold killing intent.

The strongest beings in both realms tacitly understand each other.

This contest is not about momentary bravery, but about patience, inner strength, and the speed of adapting to the rules.

Whoever can adapt to the rules of this world first, and whoever can recover their peak combat power first, will gain an absolute advantage and completely annihilate the opponent!

Time flies, and years pass quickly.

The armies from both realms outside the boundary passage remained locked in a standoff, their killing intent palpable and their fighting spirit overwhelming.

However, some of the most outstanding geniuses have already returned to the world to carefully study and cultivate, preparing to break through to a higher realm.

Everyone understands that the real battle has not yet begun.

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

For the past two years, that special area has remained calm and undisturbed, as if no powerful figure had ever set foot there.

However, if a true immortal were to observe with great divine power, they would discover that the laws of this world are being devoured and merged at an alarming rate by two invisible forces. On one side, the supreme beings of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are assimilating the rules of this world with their own Dao principles;

On the other side are the three emperors of this strange world, who are also adapting to the laws of this world with their own origins.

This is a silent contest, no less dangerous than a life-or-death battle.

Finally, one day two years later, that special area, which had been dead and silent for a long time, suddenly erupted with an extremely terrifying fluctuation!

"Boom——!"

A bolt of lightning that pierced the heavens and the earth suddenly exploded from the depths of this area. In an instant, endless purple-gold lightning, like a raging dragon emerging from the sea, tore through the sky and covered the entire world!
The lightning was too intense and terrifying, containing a power to annihilate all the heavens. Even cultivators far outside the boundary passage could feel a bone-chilling cold, as if their souls were about to be frozen!

"That's... a tribulation lightning!"

Beside Wang Mingyuan, an emperor exclaimed in shock, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Someone is undergoing the tribulation of becoming a Great Emperor!"

Countless gazes instantly focused on the area shrouded in lightning.

Amidst the lightning, a tall and proud figure stood tall.

He wielded four killing swords, the blades of which were engraved with traces of the Great Dao of the Heavens, exuding an aura of dominance over the world.

It is none other than the Celestial Venerable Lingbao!

At this moment, his imperial aura was vast and magnificent, as bright as the sun and moon. A pressure far exceeding that of ordinary emperors emanated from his body and swept across the entire special area!

"It's done!"

A glint of light flashed in Wang Mingyuan's eyes, and the smile on his lips grew even wider.

"Lingbao Tianzun has finally achieved the path of an emperor!"

In two years, Lingbao Tianzun not only adapted to the laws of this world, but also broke through the shackles and achieved the position of Great Emperor!

Moreover, his path to becoming emperor was far more domineering than that of ordinary emperors!
Without relying on the Heavenly Heart Mark or external objects, he relied solely on his own inner strength to forcefully break through the shackles of the Great Dao and ascend to the pinnacle of the Great Emperor!

Such an emperor is far more powerful than an ordinary emperor!
"kill!"

A roar that shook the universe resounded from within the lightning.

Lingbao Tianzun held four killing swords, his body surrounded by lightning, like a god-king who wielded thunder and lightning. His cold gaze swept over the surroundings, and his killing intent soared to the sky!
Almost simultaneously, two equally terrifying auras erupted from either side of the lightning.

The Emperor of Ten Thousand Dragons transformed into a colossal dragon ten thousand feet tall, its scales and claws flying, its dragon roar shaking the heavens, its dragon might surging and suppressing all directions.

The ancient emperor of Qilin transformed into an unparalleled Qilin, his feet firmly planted on the earth, his aura soaring to the heavens, his defenses unmatched throughout the ages!

The three emperors stood proudly between heaven and earth, their imperial might intertwined, forming an extremely terrifying pressure that caused the entire special area to tremble violently!
"Set up the formation!"

At Lingbao Tianzun's command, the four killing swords in his hands suddenly flew out, transforming into four sword lights that pierced through the heavens and earth, hovering in the void. Immediately afterwards, he quickly formed hand seals and chanted obscure and difficult-to-understand incantations.

"Om-!"

With a soft hum, countless golden runes suddenly appeared between the four killing swords. These runes intertwined and instantly transformed into a sky-covering array!

It is the supreme killing formation that Lingbao Tianzun spent countless ages refining!
The moment the array was unfurled, an aura of world destruction instantly filled the entire world.

Within the array, countless chaotic sword lights flickered, each one capable of slaying a supreme being and destroying a star field!
"kill!"

The Dragon Emperor and the Qilin Ancient Emperor roared in unison, each wielding a killing sword and infusing it with their own imperial laws.

The fourth killing sword was held by a man clad in silver armor. He exuded an aura of enlightenment, and was none other than a top supreme being from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!
Four powerful figures, four killing swords, together activated the supreme killing formation!
In an instant, the chaotic sword light within the array poured down like a torrential rain, covering every corner of the entire world without leaving any blind spots!
A chilling killing intent surged forth like a tide, instantly lowering the temperature of this special area to freezing point!
The vast and mighty lightning, combined with the indestructible chaotic sword light, formed a net that enveloped the entire world!
This massive offensive lasted for two whole months.

For two months, lightning and sword light intertwined, constantly bombarding the void and tearing the earth apart.

But the three emperors of the strange world seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace whatsoever.

Until one day, a chaotic sword light accidentally struck a seemingly peaceful void.

"Crack——!"

The void shattered like a mirror, revealing a small world hidden deep within it!

Within the small world, three figures sat cross-legged, their bodies enveloped in a layer of blood-red light, clearly using the power of the small world to resist external probing.

These are the three great emperors of the strange world!
"found it!"

A cold glint flashed in Lingbao Tianzun's eyes, and the hand seals in his hands suddenly changed.

"Activate the killing formation!"

Om-!
The Supreme Killing Array instantly erupted with dazzling light, and countless chaotic sword lights, as if guided, bombarded that small world in unison!

"not good!"

Within the small world, an emperor in blood-red armor paled and cried out in alarm.

"Run away!"

Another black-robed emperor roared, trying to tear through the void and escape from this place.

But it was all too late.

"Boom——!"

The chaotic sword light, like a world-destroying torrent, instantly pierced through the barrier of the small world and struck the three emperors.

"what--!"

The piercing screams echoed throughout the world.

Their many followers were not protected by them and were instantly cleaved into bloody streaks.

Only they themselves could survive in such a terrifying environment where children are raised.

However, the situation for the three of them was equally dire, because Lingbao Tianzun's killing formation, especially the array diagram, had been further improved after his resurrection. The entire formation had become increasingly mysterious and terrifying.

During the years that Wang Mingyuan established, he even helped to forge eight immortal swords for a period of time. If there had been a shortage of materials, he might have even forged eight immortal swords.

The three emperors from the strange world didn't even have time to put up any resistance before their bodies were pierced by the chaotic sword light.

In an instant, a stream of lustrous blood flew out.

The battle reached its most intense peak in an instant, but subsided in a very short time.

Their immortal bodies, as if made of paper, crumbled inch by inch;

Their fundamental principles melted away like ice and snow; their imperial souls were instantly annihilated by lightning!
This battle started quickly and ended even faster.

There were no earth-shattering collisions, no evenly matched contests, only a one-sided massacre!

Three ancient emperors who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years finally perished under the supreme killing formation, their alluring blood staining the entire special area.

The crystal-clear white bones shattered between heaven and earth, turning into countless fragments.

The entire special zone was trembling violently, shimmering with dazzling light.

That was the blood of the Great Emperor, which had been integrated into the laws of this world, making the energy in this area even more concentrated!
Outside the boundary passage, all was deathly silent.

The cultivators from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were dumbfounded, their faces filled with shock.

The army from the strange world was deathly pale and trembling, and the followers of the three emperors all looked uneasy.

The Immortal Who Mending Heaven stood in the void, the coldness in his immortal eyes instantly transforming into a raging inferno.

His face was so dark it was almost dripping with water, and the immortal light around him was fluctuating violently, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry.

Wang Mingyuan, standing above the Thirty-Three Heavens, remained with his hands behind his back, his imperial robes fluttering, his expression calm and composed.

His gaze lingered on the special area stained red with blood, and a faint smile curved his lips.

The outcome of this probing battle is already decided.

Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, victory!

And this is just the beginning.

The real, ultimate battle is yet to come.

But Wang Mingyuan was filled with confidence. (End of Chapter)