The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 122 The Hidden Calamity Behind the Divine War, The Immortal Bell Suppresses Evil Thoughts (6K)

The burial ground was filled with countless corpses, and the entire planet was sealed off. At this moment, no one could escape. Points of light of willpower permeated the air, and strands of Dao patterns intertwined, terrifying the starry sky.

"Damn it, people's hearts have changed so much. When did they become so treacherous? Shenmen is a trap, and Yinghuo is a trap too?"

"Damn it, we've been tricked again. This time we walked right into it. Who said someone was in the restricted area? We didn't see them here."

"I hate these guys who spread rumors! They didn't see any of that bullshit opportunity, but instead, they were guaranteed to encounter deadly calamities every time!"

Many people cried out, sensing that something terrible was about to happen. At the same moment, the entire ancient star began to shake. Heaven and earth were sealed off, making it impossible to open the star gate or tear through the void.

Wang Hongwu and Duan De exchanged a glance, recalling the words of the young Taoist priest who had been reincarnated into Wuliang: "Mars is not a benevolent place; it will bring a calamity."

However, the two felt a little more at ease as they sensed another aura emanating from the Tower of the Sun.

They looked around. They had thought that a terrifying killing formation would rage out after the entrance was sealed, but it seemed that this was not the case. Could it be that the young Taoist was targeting another being?
Upon reaching the depths of the Eye of Mars, a magnificent palace appeared, resembling a Taoist temple. Behind it, something indescribable was suppressed, and the surrounding area was a barren wasteland, entirely black, with many dark red bloodstains.

In some places, there are still puddles of bright red blood. Although the spiritual energy has dissipated over the long years, for some unknown reason, the blood has never dried up, and it is impossible to determine what kind of creature left it.

"Was the war of the gods back then the one that affected the Human Emperor's Seal and the Ascension Cauldron?"

"Do you think it's possible that someone orchestrated this, deliberately provoking it, and was happy to see everyone participate in the war, thus burying an era?"

"I don't know, but it seems there's a monstrous talent here who has survived and is using the corpses of powerful beings to build his foundation. Just thinking about it is terrifying. If I weren't trapped here, I wouldn't want to go any deeper!"

The people around him had different expressions, clearly all of them were wary of this demonic star and unwilling to go any further.

Duan De, however, inquired about the news from all sides and finally pieced together some of the original details. Back then, that battle was said to have buried an era. The boundaries of the universe were shattered, and many star fields were destroyed. It was as if all the powerful people in that period were wiped out.

Later generations called it the War of the Gods, which involved too many masters, including ancient emperors. Not only were their weapons destroyed, but they themselves also perished.

Throughout history, there have been more than one battles of god-like power. Ultimately, they were all caused by discord within the forbidden zones of life, stemming from the calamity of immortality. In order to survive and achieve immortality, even the most powerful beings would engage in fierce battles, and when the confrontation reached a certain point, it was bound to erupt.

However, some ancient historical records contain terrifying speculations, suggesting that there may be other entities secretly stirring up conflicts and reaping the benefits of the world.

"Wait, those two figures seem to have come from the forbidden zone?" Suddenly, someone stopped and pointed to the entrance of the main hall ahead, where two figures stood; one with silver eyes and white hair, surrounded by the waves of reincarnation water; the other covered in dense lightning bolts, tall and fierce, they were the two forbidden zone disciples who came from the Sea of ​​Reincarnation and the Divine Ruins.

The Rebirth and the Thunder God? Wang Hongwu understood. The Daughter of the Ruins had mentioned these two people before. One had been to the Ziwei Sect's mountain gate, and the other had broken through the Ancient Emperor Mountain. Neither of them were easy to deal with, and they had walked the path to sainthood.

At this moment, although there were many Saint Kings and Great Saints present, no one attacked them, because there were even more terrifying beings exploring the hall in front of them, who had also come out of the forbidden area and were not to be provoked.

However, those few people seemed to be in a strange state, as if they were trapped in some kind of predicament, unable to move forward or backward. There was another world inside the main hall, which made their situation difficult.

"Troublesome. These guys were born too early and have all become saints. Otherwise, they wouldn't be your match even if they were at the same level." Duan De said helplessly. Sometimes, you can't just fight someone at the same level if you want to. More often than not, it's the difference in level and age that makes you feel inferior.

Wang Hongwu didn't care. He would become a saint soon, so he didn't pay attention to these two things. Instead, he stared at another direction of the main hall, where he saw the figures of the Kunlun clan!

However, somehow, this group of people ended up getting involved with Guhuang Mountain.

"Is that the so-called Kunlun descendants? How come they're traveling with the Eight Divine Descendants? I've never heard of any connection between these two lineages."

"I don't know. Look, who is that figure in the center? And who is he, being guarded so respectfully?"

Soon, the others also noticed this scene, and they all stared at the figure in the middle of the two groups with surprise and uncertainty.

Its appearance was obscured, but it was surrounded by five divine halos of crimson, gold, black, white, and green, revealing only a head of long purple-red hair and a pair of eyes. It seemed oblivious to the arrival of the crowd, instead staring intently at something in the main hall, which was quite strange.

"Hiss, I remember now." Suddenly, a saint from beyond the realm exclaimed and hurriedly said, "After the war in the underworld, someone broke into Ancient Emperor Mountain and triggered a lightning tribulation, which caused many divine marks and strange phenomena to appear in the mountain. Some royal families compared them with imperial families and found that they were marks left by the Undying Emperor. There are descendants of the Emperor in Ancient Emperor Mountain, and they have descended ahead of schedule!"

Upon hearing this, many people recalled the strange lightning tribulation in the Northern Region and the unusual phenomenon at Ancient Emperor Mountain, which had caused turmoil among all races, but they never expected that it would also involve the Undying Emperor!
"The legendary offspring of the gods, the descendants of the Immortal Emperor, actually exist in this world?"

"So powerful, why can't I see his cultivation level?" "I don't know, but some people say that they have seen him shatter a half-saint with one hand, so he must have entered that realm as well."

The crowd was in an uproar. Even the Great Sage's eyes gleamed as he thought of the legendary Undying Heavenly Blade and the Undying Immortal Scripture. His aura became dangerous, but after much deliberation, he still did not act rashly. Every ancient emperor possessed unparalleled magical power, and in addition to their own weapons, they would also forge life-saving magical artifacts for their children and others. This son of a god was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

The Undying Emperor is too ancient and powerful. He is the only one that all races consider to have surpassed other ancient emperors, which shows his power.

The Emperor's descendant, Wang Hongwu, had a solemn expression. His bloodline and aptitude were definitely superior to those of other ancient princes. Moreover, from his observation, this person possessed an indomitable and severing edge, clearly deviating from the original historical trajectory and being much stronger.

"Yes, how could I forget to go and check in the Ancient Emperor Mountain? What a pity!" Duan De slapped his forehead in frustration. He might have been able to retrieve the egg that contained the Heavenly Emperor's son back then, which would have been quite interesting.

Upon seeing the Crown Prince, everyone couldn't help but recall his terrifying father, the immortal Emperor who single-handedly ushered in a new era.

This person possesses extraordinary talent and is known as a born god. There are rumors that he may be a person descended from the celestial realm, and some even say that the emperor is actually a true celestial phoenix, which is why he can possess an immortal body.

Its appearance dates back to ancient times and is shrouded in mystery. It is said that it once competed with the Emperor and dared to confront him; there are also rumors that it was born after the Emperor passed away, led the rebellion, and eventually ruled over all races; some say that it appeared during the most prosperous period of the ancient Heavenly Court, and like the Bright Lord and the Divine General Chuan Ying, it was a successor of the Heavenly Court.

This person was shrouded in mystery throughout his life, leaving behind too many secrets. Even where he was buried and what became of him are unknown.

As the group approached the main hall, they finally discovered why they had lingered there: an ancient celestial bell was suspended there, with some fragments faintly visible below, as if it had once fought against something here, but that thing had left.

Upon closer inspection, there were dark red bloodstains and fragments resembling specks of willpower. The conflict between the two had formed eternal Dao traces here, hanging in the void, attracting attention.

The powerful being who emerged from the restricted area was trapped here, resisting immense pressure. The void around him was compressed into a black hole, even the light was distorted, and the flow of time seemed to slow down, creating a strange contrast with the people behind him.

"With someone bearing the burden, the pressure shouldn't be too great. I want to see what's so special about this place!" A Great Sage, confident in his superior cultivation, stepped forward to touch it, but an unexpected turn of events occurred in an instant.

A mournful cry arose from the void in an instant, and bolts of chaotic lightning suddenly fell, bombarding the area. Furthermore, swirling clouds of smoke formed countless unwilling faces, which were exceptionally terrifying.

"Fool!" That day, the Queen's descendant coldly rebuked without turning her head. Taking advantage of having someone share the pressure of Dao Hen, she led the Eight Divine Descendants and the Kunlun Remnants to take another big step towards the Immortal Bell.

The mere touch of those remaining traces of Dao triggered bizarre phenomena, causing everyone present to feel their hearts pound wildly.

"Those who enter my path will attain immortality; by offering their souls, they will enjoy eternity."

The voice emanating from the Dao traces was distant, as if it came from ancient times, possessing an irresistible demonic quality.

"To attain immortality is to enjoy eternity."

The Great Sage, touched by the shock, murmured in a daze, his facial features twitching as he forced a smile. To everyone's horror, a hand pierced his brow, pulling out his entire primordial spirit. The primordial spirit's face was visibly filled with terror, as if it were being controlled, desperately resisting something, but unable to stop it. It stared helplessly at the eerie smile on its physical body, and then both of them self-destructed!
With a soft "poof," blood filled the sky, and fragments of flesh and bones scattered all over the ground, gradually being absorbed by a strange pattern on the ground, turning away into an unknown direction.

The scene of the Great Sage committing suicide undoubtedly shocked everyone. That was the Great Sage, the patriarch of a region, a giant of the star field, and he died just like that.

Just because of one sentence, did you really dedicate your soul and spirit?

"Damn it, what kind of hellhole is this? I curse the guy who tricked us into coming here, he'll get what's coming to him!"

Many people were both angry and afraid, and could only angrily curse the mastermind behind their deception.

As the sound faded and the Great Sage made his sacrifice, the Dao mark seemed to calm down, revealing some scenes from the past.

There was once a figure sitting cross-legged here, wearing a very old Taoist robe, quite different from what is seen today, full of the marks of time.

The purple-gold crown on his head was dull and almost rotten. His Taoist robe was covered with dust and ash, and there were even some deformed fleshy tumors on his back, each with wings, like a phoenix, but he could not fly away and was imprisoned in his body.

"To attain enlightenment without dying, to be reborn by severing one's thoughts, yet how can the evil blood of the past be content with mediocrity? A change of appearance can also make one an emperor." The man's words were very peaceful, and an ancient aura permeated the air. The language he spoke was very ancient, not the ancient divine script commonly used in this era, but the ancient language of the mythological era. Only two people in the room could understand it: Wang Hongwu and Duan De.

Even the heir to the throne only partially understood what he heard. He frowned slightly, as if he had discovered something that did not conform to common sense or his memory, and was trying to figure it out.

Evil blood? Wang Hongwu suddenly thought of the scene that the Samsara Disk had shown him: five-colored phoenix blood, fallen phoenix blood, or the kind of blood that caused the Emperor to fall.

Go! Under this influence, the beings that emerged from the forbidden zone made their move. They were shrouded in mist, obscuring their faces, but their attacks were terrifying. Terrifying array patterns were poured out, absorbing the residual Daoist aura.

Their expressions were solemn as they exchanged a glance and said, "The guy who instigated the battle between the restricted areas and reaped the benefits is finally going to be caught!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed. Was this supposed to provoke a battle in the penalty area?

Who has such ability!
Could it be that the owner of that Dao mark was the victor of the ancient divine war?

Using immortals to orchestrate events, sowing discord in forbidden zones, scheming against the supreme ruler, and plotting for the imperial bloodline, he is like a behind-the-scenes figure making the moves, mysterious and terrifying.

"Hmm? The Daoist aura has disappeared, and the pressure has lessened considerably!" "Just what level of cultivation did that person possess back then?"

"Perhaps the celestial bell recorded what happened back then, and the truth lies within the vessel!"

After that, the terrifying suppressive force of the Dao Mark weakened considerably, and everyone approached the Immortal Bell, eager to observe this legendary immortal artifact up close.

But before they could even touch the Immortal Bell, a massive burst of chaotic energy suddenly erupted behind it.

Boom! These chaotic energies formed a massive waterfall that swept across the void, carving out black streaks and distorting the surroundings. Several strands of dazzling immortal light also flew out.

Celestial light! A sage tried to seize it, hoping to gain this opportunity. However, the sage king of the Kunlun clan coldly snorted and struck, instantly shattering the sage and snatching a wisp of celestial light into his hand.

With a whoosh, Wang Hongwu also made a move, directly intercepting a beam of immortal light. This was slightly different from the Arctic Immortal Light, but its essence was the same. Seeing that he had made a gain, many people around him were eager to try their luck.

Two of the three Great Saints of the Ziwei Sect went to hunt down the Holy Spirit, while the other guarded the mountain gate! Someone secretly instigated and spread rumors, and with this push, some people with ulterior motives gradually turned cold, and some even tried to steal it. However, the next moment, the sky shook violently, and a wave that could sweep across the Three Realms and Six Paths and destroy all living beings rushed out like a tide.

Ultimate Divine Might?!
Everyone present paled instantly, their hearts filled with shock. Suddenly, a blazing light appeared, and a nine-story, nine-cornered stone tower shot out, hovering above Wang Hongwu's head, suppressing the entire scene.

The next moment, he unleashed the power of the stone tower without hesitation. The Sun Emperor Fire burned, like countless great worlds rising and falling, annihilating all living beings. All life vanished, and the world returned to its origin. The attack power was terrifyingly suffocating.

*Pfft!* The overwhelming power of the ultimate force was so immense that it caused all those who had been watching to cough up blood and fly away, their expressions filled with horror. They dared not show any emotion anymore. Some who harbored ill intentions and secretly attacked were screaming in agony. Like scarecrows being set on fire, they were almost instantly torn to pieces and turned to ashes. Those who secretly instigated the attack were imprisoned in a fire tower and refined, burning away inch by inch until they were gone.

Under the supreme divine might, no matter how outstanding you are or how great your supernatural powers are, you are utterly vulnerable. Like a clay chicken or a clay dog, you will be smashed to pieces in an instant, leaving nothing behind.

"The imperial majesty cannot be insulted. This tower is too terrifying." The saints sighed. They understood that this Sun King was protected by the ultimate Dao and was not easy to provoke. Even the Kunlun remnants, whom they did not get along with, frowned and were deeply wary.

"The Holy Emperor's Tower, I have seen it before... However, this thing is indeed the immortal light left behind on the path to immortality. There was once a node on the path to immortality here, which triggered a divine war."

Turning his gaze away from the stone tower, the Prince of Rebirth in the Lake of Reincarnation murmured, having witnessed it before. The Thunder God beside him, however, had a cold expression. "Back then, someone set up a trap here, which later attracted the Immortal Bell. It seems that the transformation and entanglement occurred here. We came here precisely to investigate. Perhaps someone wants to settle accounts with what happened back then."

Unlike them, the heir of the Heavenly Emperor made his move in silence, directly unleashing a stream of light that illuminated the area behind the Immortal Bell. It turned out to be a huge ancient cave, containing immortal light, around which the entire main hall was built.

"There's also a Chaos Cave here, with Arctic Light!"

"Is this truly a point on the path to immortality?"

In an instant, everyone realized what was happening, their expressions changing in surprise. They never expected that there was a path to immortality on Mars; this was truly an unexpected stroke of luck.

Wang Hongwu looked even more closely and saw that in the chaotic cave, a corner of a roulette wheel lay quietly, as if it had fallen out of the immortal path. It was covered in rust and cracks, and it did not show any divine power, but only an ancient charm.

"Excellent! We shall take control of this path!" The Kunlun descendants laughed, intending to unite with the eight divine lineages to seize this land of creation, which immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the crowd.

"Such arrogance! Anyone who didn't know better would think you were the ones who drove out the Ancient Heavenly Court, instead of becoming a remnant race yourselves. Occupying this place? You think you're worthy!" The Prince of Rebirth from the Sea of ​​Reincarnation spoke indifferently, full of disdain. The Thunder God beside him was even more direct: "Just kill them all, what's with all the nonsense!"

Arrogant! You're asking for it!
Instantly, the descendants of the Eight Gods and the remnants of Kunlun were enraged and shouted, ready to attack.

However, at that moment, another voice rang out, "I think our Light Clan is more suitable. You should all step back!"

Everyone turned around and saw that the evil god of the Light Clan had arrived. They had finished fighting for the ghost octopus, but they did not expect to encounter the Immortal Bell and the Path to Immortality as soon as they arrived.

Without any hesitation, the evil god directly unleashed the ultimate divine weapon, the Refining God Pot, forged from celestial gold. It shimmered with precious light, like the shimmering sea under the bright moon, and emitted boundless auspicious energy, as if it could contain the entire universe.

This is an ultimate divine weapon, unparalleled in the world. Even more shocking, the crowd cursed, "Are you kidding me? You're using a royal weapon to attack right away?" "You're not even going through the motions? Your ancestors for eighteen generations are as rotten as you."

As the extreme forces pressed in, even those who were originally very close to the Immortal Bell had to retreat. The visitors from the forbidden zone also frowned, as if they had thought of something and did not make any rash moves. Instead, they watched coldly from the sidelines and used it to test the waters.

The Light Clan swept through the arena, seizing control of the Immortal Bell and laughing loudly, "The fortune of this place is now entirely in our hands!"

"There is no fortune here, only calamity."

However, just as he was feeling triumphant, another unexpected event occurred: a young voice came from outside and echoed throughout the cave.

It was a Taoist priest, holding a whisk, with a handsome and peaceful face, and a smile always on his lips. He then bowed gracefully to the crowd, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "This humble Taoist priest is boundless, please go to your deaths."

A sudden burst of killing light erupted from the area, the patterns on the ground lit up, and a hidden array flag appeared from the void. It turned out to be a man-made setup, and this power had triggered the strange Dao trace and immortal bell from before, intending to use this power to kill.

"Not good!" everyone exclaimed, but it was too late. The strange power of the Dao trace invaded, freezing many people, even the Great Sage, in place.

Then, a great bell-like sound shook the ancient starry sky, its melodious tremor resounding throughout the starry heavens. A vast wave of bell energy swept across, turning everyone into a blood mist. At this moment, even the Great Sage of the Light Clan, protected by the divine pot, was greatly shocked and coughed up blood as he retreated.

That bell was too powerful. As it rang out, it shook off the joys and sorrows of an entire lifetime, killing all the powerful figures and turning them into blood mist to be absorbed by the array patterns below. This method was extremely ruthless.

He lured the people from the forbidden area away, and then came here to ambush and kill them? Was it for revenge or something else? At this moment, even Wang Hongwu was somewhat unable to figure out the intentions of the Boundless Taoist.

The Taoist priest merely watched from the outside with a smile, as if he were not creating a calamity but rather saving all living beings. He was different from those he had seen before; he lacked that ethereal, otherworldly air and instead exuded a demonic aura, somewhat like…

"Divine thoughts?" Duan De uttered the words, his expression solemn. A conjecture gradually formed in his mind. He pulled Wang Hongwu and retreated towards the Chaos Cave behind them. They were not the only ones doing this; the heir of the Heavenly Emperor, the two forbidden zone disciples, and other saints also did so.

They realized that the underground array patterns were not offensive; they were purely for confinement and collection. The young Taoist was using the power of the Immortal Bell and the evil Taoist marks to kill people.

Chaos reigned in the arena. With each wave of the bell, someone died, their body riddled with cracks, including their primordial spirit. Saints were bleeding and perishing.

Bang! A demon saint as tall as a mountain showed a look of pain on his face. His demonic wings withered inch by inch, and he fell backward into a pool of blood. He was drawn by that evil Dao trace and offered up his own heart.

"Ah!" Another Ancestral King from the Golden Cave screamed, transforming into golden divine light to resist the erosion of the Dao traces, but it was still in vain. His face went blank for a moment, and he murmured immortality and eternity before choosing to self-destruct.

No one could resist them. They charged frantically, trying to escape, but how could they break free? One by one, they died here, becoming sacrifices.

Inside the Chaos Cave, celestial light shone brightly, and the survivors gathered there, their eyes scanning the surroundings.

Just as Duan De was about to say something, he noticed that Wang Hongwu seemed somewhat dazed. In a space unknown to him, Wang Hongwu's consciousness was touched by the Wheel of Reincarnation, and he actually saw some residual images.

It was a human figure undergoing Nirvana, but a major problem arose. It was being corrupted by something and had to choose to shed some of its power and blood. However, it seemed unwilling to let it cause trouble, so it combined the power of incense offerings from all over the sky to create a golden statue and suppress it.

However, things didn't go as planned. After an unknown amount of time, that power gradually merged with the golden body, and it was reborn in a different way.

(End of this chapter)