The God of Heavens

Chapter 186 Million Particles
On the eighth level of the Immortal Pool, ancient corpses linger, and the Yin corpses of three Great Saints sit in the center. Divine source fragments are scattered all over the ground, all of which are the foundation of the Yaochi Holy Land.

These beings, who were originally meant to protect the sect in times of crisis, were utterly useless in the face of the curse of the underworld, and now they have all perished.

"Om-"

The Hell Furnace manifested, divine runes intertwined, and holy radiance surged, engulfing the entire body of water. The corpses of the saints were devoured by the furnace, transforming into billowing, nether energy that nourished the particles within Lin Yu's body.

"Crack! Crack!"

Bones crackled, elephant roars shook the heavens, and particles within his body exploded one after another, continuously awakening the power of the ancient colossus. As one saintly corpse after another was refined, the power of the colossus continued to awaken.

This resounding boom reached 700,000, all the Yin corpses of saints, causing him to awaken another 200,000. The further back in the chain he went, the harder it became for them to awaken.

"If all of them can be refined, a million colossal elephants could be awakened."

Lin Yu swept through the furnace once more, taking the three Great Sage Yin Corpses into the furnace and turning them into energy. The immense energy erupted instantly, and spiritual fire surged from his body, enveloping his entire being.

750,000, 800,000, 900,000.
As the spiritual fire surged, the awakening of the power of the colossal elephants proceeded with unstoppable force. When the last wisp of spiritual fire entered his body, the power of a million ancient colossal elephants had already awakened, emitting a deafening roar within him.

Now, all the life essence accumulated from the ancient Ziwei Star to the present day has been completely wiped out, leaving not a single drop.

While dealing with saints on the ancient star of Ziwei, he was able to hold back, but he was powerless against great saints. He could only activate the Purple Gold Gourd to instantly destroy his opponent, gaining basically nothing.

Divine light flowed around Lin Yu, and his aura rose steadily. In a short moment, the divine power within his body more than doubled, and the dense divine power almost solidified, reaching an unprecedented state of saturation.

He clearly felt that all his abilities were undergoing a qualitative leap, gradually moving from illusion to "reality".

Each ability possesses a divine form that can conjure semi-divine artifacts. Such as the Spear of the Underworld, the Wings of Angels, the Forge of Hell, the Robe of the Gods, the Gates of Hell, the Seal of Gods and Demons... The divine forms of these abilities have made leaps and bounds in terms of both refinement and destructive power.

"Buzz——"

With a soft hum, the Spear of the Underworld materialized in his palm. This spear, once purely formed from divine power, had ancient and weathered metal patterns and was covered with dark red bloodstains—the blood of fallen gods from hell.

Now, it is no longer just a weapon in the form of divine power; it has begun to materialize and seems to be evolving into a true ancient treasure.

"Angel Wings!"

Lin Yu let out a long cry, and the angelic wings on his back suddenly unfurled, spreading wildly amidst the temporal storm. Those sacred wings continued to extend, eventually reaching a width of a hundred miles, blotting out the sky and the sun.

Five-colored divine light flowed across its wings, with the true spirits of the five elements—fire dragon, water dragon, earth dragon, gold dragon, and azure dragon—circling and swirling, creating a dreamlike mythological scene. Deeper inside, swirling starlight could be faintly seen, light and darkness intertwined, as if a miniature universe was being conceived.

"Buzz——"

The elemental spirits within the spatial storm resonated with the angel wings, transforming into holy angels with wings on their backs and halos above their heads. They danced around the wings, chanting sacred hymns. The holy sounds were resounding, and petals fell like rain, transforming the surrounding space into a sacred realm.

With a gentle flap of these sky-covering wings, a spatial storm was stirred up; even the might of the ancient Kunpeng soaring ninety thousand miles was no more than this.

Lin Yu soared through the spatial storm, his wings fluttering to form an absolute domain, making it difficult for even ancient sages to get close.

The robes of the gods are also changing. The sleeves flutter, still elegant, but the layers of halo are gradually receding, and now they are no different from real cloth.

The changes in the Hell Furnace were even more dramatic; the Gates of Hell and the seals of gods and demons had all solidified. These divine objects had shed their illusory exteriors and were transforming into true ancient treasures.

"Refine the illusory into the real, use the false to cultivate the true!"

Transforming illusory primordial energy into real matter, shaping a divine kingdom, and forging a void realm can be called cultivation.

Lin Yu looked down at his palm; his flesh and blood had acquired a jade-like texture. The microscopic space within his body continued to expand and evolve, each cell seemingly nurturing a small world.

"Congratulations, your cultivation has broken through again." Ye Fan stepped forward as he saw Lin Yu finish his practice.

"Let's go, there should only be one more floor left."

Lin Yu led the way, simultaneously summoning the Devouring Demon Jar and suspending it above his head. Below lay the corpses of the Western Emperor and his wife; without his protection, the prison would likely have exploded.

The ninth level is an extremely vast space, spanning dozens of miles in circumference.

As soon as Lin Yu stepped inside, he felt an overwhelming and suffocating pressure, his body felt like it was about to burst, and the killing intent was so strong that it made his mind tremble.

"This is the aura left behind by an ancient emperor!"

Deep within the dark spring, crystal clear. Though no radiant light is seen, it conceals an astonishing divine essence.

Lin Yu keenly sensed that the water quality had reached a higher level, and whether used for alchemy or medicine making or for direct drinking, it could prolong life and was truly a supreme treasure.

Under the divine light, Ye Fan struggled to sit up. He held his breath and cupped a handful of spring water. The moment his fingertips touched it, he felt a tremor of life essence in his palm.

"This water quality is comparable to the divine spring in the ancient forbidden land?!" he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The spring water is crystal clear, yet it seems to hold within it countless lives. Every drop is imbued with the essence of heaven and earth, and within its flowing halo, a life force that stirs the heart.

It should be noted that the only divine spring in the desolate and forbidden land is a single immortal pool atop the nine sacred mountains, which is only a small fraction of the total. In contrast, this place has a lake with a volume of water, conservatively estimated to be tens of millions of cubic meters.

Normally, a single drop of the divine spring can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded. With so many divine springs, it is truly an astonishing treasure trove.

"How are you feeling? Are your eyes starting to turn red?"

Lin Yu asked with a smile, "I have to say, the Western Emperor is really incredibly lucky. This divine land is right under the nose of the Primordial Ancient Mine, yet no one has discovered it."

One can imagine what it must have been like when the Western Emperor found this place. Millions, even tens of millions of years of accumulated divine essence—it would be inexcusable if it weren't an imperial capital. Moreover, there was originally a piece of Immortal Tear Green Gold, a tool for proving one's Dao. Everything was complete on the path of cultivation; this was the template for a true protagonist.

"Let's go, take care of the problems ahead, and this place will be ours."

The two composed themselves and continued walking forward.

With each step forward, a feeling of the sky collapsing and the earth splitting apart swept over his entire body. The imperial artifact trembled violently, and the oppressive force was like a tidal wave, which even gods and Buddhas could not withstand, making it almost impossible for him to hold on.

Finally, at the end of Fairy Lake, a small, crystal-clear pool, about ten feet square, came into view.

The pool water shimmered with a dreamlike glow, forming a dazzling curtain of light that completely isolated it from the outside world. This small pool, clinging to the stone wall, could perhaps be called the tenth level, but it was only ten feet in diameter.

A woman with disheveled hair sat cross-legged in the center, her black hair cascading down, obscuring her face but unable to conceal her imposing presence. Her skin was radiant and lustrous, like jade, and the divine laws of the Great Dao flowed around her, perfectly natural.

Several miles away, that terrifying pressure swept over them, almost suffocating the two of them.

Unlike the dilapidated Empress in the Immortal Abode, this Empress was perfectly intact, her essence and spirit perfectly preserved.

The emperor's might was as vast as an abyss; even with the emperor's weapon in hand, Lin Yu still felt an oppressive force. The sheer power of that pressure was as if he were facing a living, ancient emperor, causing him to tremble with fear.

"Is this the Queen Mother of the West?"

Ye Fan was shocked. In the small spring pool, the woman was lifelike, exuding an eerie aura that made people's hearts tremble and made them wonder if she was really dead.

“That’s right, the upheaval at Yaochi is related to this,” Lin Yu affirmed.

"My god, you're incredibly audacious! This is an emperor's corpse!"

Ye Fan's face turned green; he felt like Lin Yu was going to screw him over. He asked cautiously, "Can I go back?"

"Since we're already here!" Lin Yu said.

Ye Fan was speechless. It was truly a case of one wrong step leading to eternal regret. He had come here in good health, but now he couldn't go back.

There was nothing he could do; having this brother, he had no choice but to risk his life to accompany him. He glanced around and felt another chill run down his spine—there was another shadow at the Immortal Pool!
"Ghost!"

Ye Fan was horrified and wished he could run away and never come back.

Inside the cave at the end of the Immortal Pool, there is an open ancient coffin, with a bloody arm, bluish-purple in color and covered with long golden hair, hanging down.

The bright red blood flowing from the wound on his arm resonated strongly with him; it was the blood of the Great Accomplished Holy Body!
The ancient coffin was open, and the Great Accomplished Holy Body lay prostrate outside, its arm entwined with the Western Emperor's. Mist swirled around the corpse, and a shocking crack on its forehead bone, covered with fine golden hair, suggested an ominous sign.

"Is this... the father of the Great Emperor Wushi? The consort of the Western Emperor?"

Ye Fan was shocked and speechless. Seeing the corpses of two supreme beings at the same time was very likely the root cause of the upheaval in Yaochi.

Chaos surged, hazy and indistinct, making it impossible to clearly see the face of the Western Emperor. The same was true for the Great Accomplished Holy Body; its supreme heroic figure was obscured by golden hair, making it equally impossible to discern its true nature.

The two men possessed extraordinary and awe-inspiring bearing, commanding respect from all.

There are divine markings left here, personally inscribed by the Great Emperor Wushi, as well as inscriptions from the Jade Pool, confirming the identity of the Western Emperor.

"Ahem, as members of the Holy Body lineage, shouldn't we help prepare his body for burial upon seeing his remains?"

Lin Yu said solemnly, gesturing for Ye Fan to step forward and put the Western Emperor and his wife back into the coffin.

Ye Fan's scalp tingled, his finger trembled as he pointed at Lin Yu, his whole body went cold, and his face was filled with terror:
"Are you crazy! These are the Western Emperor and Empress! What if something unexpected happens?!"

"Don't worry, you just need to control the sacred corpse at the Sacred Cliff. Only by properly storing the Western Emperor and his wife can we make good use of this sacred land."

Lin Yu said, "At that time, the Divine Spring will allow you to take a little more."

After all, the parents of the Great Emperor Wushi cannot be desecrated by others. Only when Ye Fan takes over the remains of that Great Accomplished Holy Body can the remains of the Western Emperor and his wife be moved.

"Go for it, brother, it's all up to you now."

Helpless, Ye Fan, bearing the remains of the Holy Cliff Body, endured the trembling brought by the supreme pressure and slowly stepped forward as instructed by Lin Yu. He first respectfully bowed to the corpse of the Western Emperor, and then carefully placed the two supreme remains back into the ancient coffin.

"Buzz——"

As the coffin lid closed, the suffocating aura of an emperor-level being immediately reduced by more than half.

Why is there another box here?

Ye Fan was puzzled. Underneath the body of the Great Accomplished Holy Body was a stone box, which had been removed and exposed.

"Do you know what this is?" Ye Fan asked, bringing the stone box back and handing it to Lin Yu.

"This is the essence blood left behind by the Great Emperor Wushi, to deal with future dark turmoil."

Lin Yu took it and examined it. The bottle of essence blood still retained some spiritual energy, so he couldn't refine it and returned it, saying:
"Since you've taken it, keep it safe. You never know when you might need it."

The box contains a contingency plan left by the Great Emperor Wushi, which contains the essence blood of the Great Emperor that he refined, and contains the complete laws of the Emperor's Way.

If a dark upheaval breaks out in the future, this bottle of essence blood can help the innate sacred body temporarily regain the might of the flawless Great Emperor.

(End of this chapter)