The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 145 Imperial Daughter, You Are Now Qualified (7K)

As the sun rises in the east and the morning glow spreads across the earth, a grand event begins inside the gates of the Ziwei Sect.

The Crown Prince and the Sun King, the two most powerful beings in the world, are finally about to clash, and even the Great Sage is reduced to a mere foil to them.

The two figures complemented each other, without speaking, but the invisible aura between them gradually made the atmosphere tense, suffocating, and as if a great change was about to occur!
"Before leaving Beidou, the two fought each other from afar as half-saints, and neither could gain the upper hand. The Emperor's heir was even faster in cultivation and broke through the barrier of the Saint Realm first. But now his cultivation level is on par with the Sun King. How did the Sun King cultivate so fast?"

"Three years have passed, and this unfinished battle is finally about to continue. Will the descendants of the gods sweep across the world, or will the bloodline of the sun reign supreme? It's truly something to look forward to."

"I think this battle represents the pinnacle of the younger generation, right? Perhaps only that young Taoist who appeared on Mars back then could rival him."

People whispered among themselves, their minds racing. The atmosphere before the great battle was extremely tense. This battle had a far-reaching impact, involving many aspects, and would surely be recorded in history.

This was no longer just a duel between two people; it had drawn in various forces behind them, and everyone was discussing, pondering, and speculating.

Which is stronger, the human solar body or the bloodline of the ancient god emperor?
The final secret technique of the Undying Emperor and the ultimate profound method of the human emperor will clash this time. In this ultimate confrontation, who will prevail?
This will be a battle of titans among the younger generation, one that will be hard to surpass.

"Wang Hongwu, I've waited for you for three years, and you've finally returned." The Empress stepped forward, her sharp gaze fixed on the figure. She was filled with an unwavering belief in victory, her fighting spirit boiling within her, her confidence soaring, and her battle intent rising.

Wang Hongwu looked at her, his expression completely calm, and said indifferently, "You've waited three years for a battle you were destined to lose. You certainly have patience."

As they spoke, their vital energy and spirits collided, spreading out invisible ripples. Their spiritual fluctuations surged like a vast ocean, causing the heavens and earth to tremble, and people thousands of miles away were shaken.

No one could see clearly, but behind them, some kind of 'Dao trace' seemed to emerge, forming a symbol of their respective ideologies. Suddenly, they collided. By the time they realized what was happening, the universe was shaking violently, the void was churning, and an aura far surpassing that of the saints of all realms was engulfing everything.

"Son of God!" "Your Highness!" The three Great Saints stepped forward, wanting to observe this descendant of the Immortal Emperor more closely.

However, the princess didn't even glance at them, offered no response, and treated them as if they were invisible.

The three great saints stood there bowing, frozen in shock. This was not an insult, but a cold and indifferent disregard.

Clearly, their previous troubles with the Holy Prince had displeased the Empress, spoiling her interest in the battle.

"I don't like noise, throw them out." Wang Hongwu glanced at the three Great Sages, waved his hand like shooing away flies, and immediately a group of figures appeared behind him, all of them Great Sages!
Along with the main god, the seven great saints appeared together, stunning the crowd. Terrifying ripples of the Great Dao surged across the sky, making everyone feel as if they were in the center of a storm, on the verge of collapse.

The three Great Sages' expressions became even more solemn. If they were to make a move, they would undoubtedly die here.

The next moment, the seven Great Sages carried out Wang Hongwu's will, took action, seized the universe, grabbed the three Great Sages, and threw them out!

Bang! A deafening roar echoed from beyond the heavens as three meteors shattered the Milky Way, becoming a distant, fading memory.

The onlookers were stunned. That was the Great Sage! He was just thrown out like that. It was too embarrassing and too shameful!

He was, after all, the founder of a sect, a high and mighty giant, yet he was humiliated like this and thrown out like trash.

For a moment, no one knew whether to say they were unlucky or that the Ziwei Sect was domineering.

But at least the stadium is much quieter now.

The Empress Dowager, however, remained focused on Wang Hongwu, her gaze still fixed on him. Suddenly, she extended her arm, revealing an object in her palm, and said, "Sparring alone isn't interesting enough. How about we place some bets?"

As she spoke, the object in her palm lit up; it was a crystal-clear pendant, not radiant, yet captivating.

The heart of an ancient tea tree from which enlightenment is attained! When someone revealed the origin of this pendant, it caused a sensation. Many people were astonished, for this was a priceless treasure that could not be exchanged for anything.

"It really is the essence of the Enlightenment Tea Tree."

After confirming it repeatedly, the place immediately erupted in excitement. What an incredible treasure this was! Holding it would greatly accelerate cultivation and aid in enlightenment. It was a coveted celestial treasure, which was also the reason for the rapid increase in the cultivation of the Heavenly Emperor's heir. Besides the sacrifices of the saints to bestow their own Dao upon her and to allow her to be born ahead of time, the Heavenly Emperor also left behind many divine objects.

"What the Immortal Emperor left behind is related to that divine tree!"

Soon, people recalled some ancient secrets. Back then, the Immortal Emperor felled the Enlightenment Tree and refined it into a Dao Coffin, burying himself with the pomp and circumstance of a god. No one in history could compare to this. Clearly, this Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree Heart was genuine, refined at that time, and left to his descendants. It was extremely rare to find a second one in the world, a dream-level celestial material.

“This thing is indeed very precious. It seems you already have a goal and want to obtain something from me.” Wang Hongwu smiled and examined the thing. The crystal-clear tree heart was no bigger than a longan, warm and translucent, radiating wisps of Dao waves, with a mysterious and profound pattern interwoven around it, naturally resonating with the Dao.

The Enlightenment Tree existed in previous eras, with an extremely ancient origin. Even after suffering many calamities and being cleaved by divine will, its effects remain extraordinary, concealing secrets.

“That’s right, I’ll bet on your roulette wheel.” The Empress’s goal was clear: she only wanted that corner of the roulette wheel from the planet Mars.

This is indeed her style of doing things. She expresses her joys, sorrows, and anger openly and honestly, and she takes a domineering and upright approach, using force to subdue the world.

He naturally disdained conspiracies and tricks; otherwise, he wouldn't have given the three Great Sages the cold shoulder and looked down on them.

“Okay.” Wang Hongwu nodded and accepted the bet. The Enlightenment Tree Heart was also very useful to him, and there was no reason to give it up since it was offered to him.

"Good, that's straightforward. I like your personality." The Empress smiled when she saw him agree so readily, and then said, "Today is an important day for your Ziwei Sect. I won't cause trouble. You can hold your grand event first. Tomorrow morning, still here, we will have our final battle."

"No need, let's do it tonight. I won't cheat you. I'll give you time to adjust. The moment the moon rises will be our decisive battle." Wang Hongwu waved his hand. Since the other party came up with an honorable attitude, he would accept it openly and fairly.
"Being able to witness this battle is a grand event in itself, so it's fine to postpone the conference to tomorrow," King Lintian said at the opportune moment. They didn't mind, after all, the outcome of this battle would also affect the attitudes of the major royal families going forward.

If the Emperor succeeds, then without a doubt, Mount Kouhuang will become the center of all royal families, and each family will change its attitude and strategy.

If the Sun King wins, then needless to say, the Ziwei Sect will solidify its status as the strongest royal family, and other races will actively ally with him and distance themselves from the Ancient Emperor Mountain.

Therefore, the outcome of this battle is very important to these guests, and it is actually a good thing that it happened before the official start of the conference.

“Let us also be spectators and hand the stage over to the younger generation.” King Jiuhuang nodded, indicating his stance.

It's not noon yet, and there's still half a day until moonrise, so there's no harm in waiting.

Under such circumstances, everyone's hearts were naturally stirred. Even the saints from beyond the realms paid close attention, after all, who did not know the Immortal Emperor who created the current era?
The arrival of their descendants, colliding with the Sun King who is currently at the height of his power, having slain Yama's son and annihilated the Town Prisoner, and who has swept across the land for 20,000 years, is truly a remarkable clash between two great masters, and may represent the pinnacle of achievement for the younger generation.

Since the host had said so, the princess naturally wouldn't refuse. She took her seat, closed her eyes to rest, and adjusted her state, preparing to fight at her peak.

The arena immediately became lively, with everyone focused on the two. No one expected that such a peak showdown would occur before the start of the grand event.

"A clash of titans! Not only is it the most influential battle among the younger generation, but it's also a showdown between two royal families. You absolutely have to watch!"

Everyone was talking about it and eagerly awaiting its arrival; even the ancient royal heirs were paying close attention.

"Although she defeated me, I don't think she can beat Wang Hongwu. The Sun King has gone too far in the Divine Forbidden Domain." Huo Qizi whispered. Back then, when the Heavenly Emperor's heir held the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Ceremony, he fought against all the other heirs and they were all defeated. They were no match for that person. Only Huang Xudao lasted longer and was a special case.

“The Divine Forbidden Domain is a key factor, but the bloodline of the Heavenly Emperor’s heir is very strange, hiding a powerful force. Once it is unleashed, it may close the gap.” Huang Xu said. When the Heavenly Emperor’s daughter defeated them one by one, she did not use the other bloodline power, obviously keeping it as a trump card for Wang Hongwu.

The Divine Silkworm Taoist calmly picked up the gourd at his waist, took a sip, and said, "There was a rumor that she was a five-colored divine phoenix, but the Heavenly Emperor's offspring are six-colored. This extra color is the source of her power. Let's see how far the Sun King will push her."

"Brother Hongwu will surely win." Yuan Gu only said this. He didn't care about anything else. Although he was defeated by the Empress, he was not discouraged. A temporary defeat did not mean anything. He still had a lot of room for improvement. At least that's what Brother Hongwu encouraged him to do.

"Perhaps, the Crown Prince wants to use his elder brother to complete some kind of transformation, which requires immense external pressure. He might even be able to unify the six colors." The Holy Prince pondered, having made a guess. This was proposed by the old Holy Ape, but its veracity was uncertain.

The Dragon Girl looked at Wang Hongwu, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and asked with some worry, "You're about to fight her, are you confident?"

She knew this was a digital avatar, so she never made any intimate moves with him, except with Wang Hongwu's true form; the same was true for Huo Lin'er and the Golden Heavenly Maiden, who only communicated verbally, and their consciousness was Wang Hongwu's primordial spirit, not a new differentiation.

"Hehe, don't rush to leave then. Use the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Heart to cultivate for a while." Wang Hongwu smiled, only glancing in the direction of the Central Plains Ziwei Sect's mountain gate. He didn't say much, but his words were full of unwavering confidence.

Upon hearing this, the Dragon Girl couldn't help but laugh. She said nothing more and silently prayed for him in her heart.

Meanwhile, the crowd, eager for a good spectacle, began to imitate the Empress and Wang Hongwu, placing bets.

"I wager a piece of Nine Heavens Crimson Jade King on the Emperor's heir to victory!" "I wager a piece of Great Luo Silver Essence on the Sun King to victory!"

"One volume of the Great Bible, bet on the Sun King to win." "So extravagant? Then I'll also get a legendary holy weapon and bet on the Emperor's heir to win."

"Shortsighted! How can the heir of the Heavenly Emperor be compared to the Sun King?" "I think you don't understand the value of the Heavenly Emperor's bloodline." A world-shaking gamble unfolded. The Nine Heavens Divine Jade Sequence consisted entirely of divine materials, capable of forging legendary holy weapons. They were extremely rare and priceless treasures, even tempting saints. This even sparked many arguments.

Gradually, as time passed, the great sun that hung high in the sky began to set in the west, disappearing below the western horizon.

The sun has set.

Night is about to fall.

In the Eastern Wilderness, Central Plains, Northern Plains, Western Desert, and Southern Ridge, people raised their heads, looked up at the sky, and witnessed the silver moon gradually becoming clearer and closer to its zenith.

"It's night."

At the same time, people from all five domains spoke up. The moment the silver moon entered the mid-sky, the two figures on the Ziwei Tower opened their eyes simultaneously.

Clang!
Their eyes blazed with intense light, their aura soaring to the heavens. Both of them had reached the peak of their energy and spirit. The moment they opened their eyes, they shattered a meteorite from outer space, shocking all the heroes present.

Under a bright moon and sparse stars, in Zhongtian City, a duel finally unfolded atop the Ziwei Tower.

One is a descendant of the Undying Emperor, possessing divine bloodline, with a foundation forged by immortal scriptures, baptized by phoenix blood, and nourished by the Eye of Creation. He possesses two phoenix bloodlines, and his talent surpasses that of all ancient imperial offspring. He is destined to ascend to the ranks of the gods in the Nine Heavens and become the strongest.

One is a descendant of the Sun Emperor, who came from beyond the heavens and grew stronger step by step until he trampled all races under his feet. He killed a Holy Spirit, suppressed an ancient imperial heir, and even killed the two heroes of the underworld. His reputation, forged through sheer force, is that of the blood-stained Forbidden King.

Such a clash between two titans is beyond ordinary imagination and is destined to be fierce.

"Wang Hongwu, my most favored opponent, the nemesis I most desire to defeat, come on! Don't waste any more time!"

The Empress strode in, her body bathed in raging divine fire, like a celestial phoenix descending to the mortal realm. She was terrifying, her eyes filled with madness, making people afraid to approach.

With a sword in hand, neither the heavens nor the gods held any place in her eyes; even gods would be killed! This was an aura of extreme confidence, an aura of self-righteousness, where everything bowed down at her feet.

"If you wish to be defeated, I will grant you defeat." Wang Hongwu stood up, like a mythical mountain rising from the ground, instantly opening up the heavens and earth. This visual impact caused many people to unconsciously take a step back, and even saints couldn't help but tilt their heads back, which was an instinctive reaction.

His expression was cold, without the slightest hesitation. His steps were firm and unwavering, like a celestial lord descending from heaven to earth. With each step, terrifying waves pierced the sky, causing the heavens to tremble and the earth to shake. Transparent ripples, materialized in an instant, spread outwards, soaring for thousands of miles.

"It's unimaginable that someone who has attained sainthood possesses such power." The onlookers were shocked. This was only the beginning of their campaign, the clash was about to begin, and they hadn't even really started fighting yet, but their aura was already so astonishing.

Then, the distance between the two became shorter and shorter, ten steps, three steps, one step!
Just a step away, they simultaneously reached out, their five fingers clenching and bursting through the void. Each finger shimmered with divine light like celestial gold. Suddenly, they clenched into fists, and everyone's ears rang and their minds went blank. They heard a tsunami-like roar of blood!

Visibly, torrents of blood and energy gathered in their fists, carrying with them an unwavering and even arrogant will as they clashed together in a brutal, primal, and direct physical confrontation.

Thud! The clash between the two was like a massive collision between two worlds. Infinite light illuminated all directions, causing clouds hundreds of miles away to collapse, and spiderweb-like cracks to appear in the vast void.

This was a catastrophic clash. Everyone was retreating. They thought they were in a safe zone, but now it seemed that was far from enough. A forbidden aura permeated the battlefield, and even chaotic energy emerged at the point of impact. It was the true creation of heaven and earth. A small world was shaped in the clash between the two. It was the signature skill of a saint, yet it appeared in their 'aftershocks'.

The saints from beyond the realm twitched at the sight. What did this mean? Their strongest abilities as ordinary saints were merely the aftershocks of the other party's battle?

That's so unfair!
The heavens and earth were brightly lit, and there was a dazzling light. Two tall figures were fighting, but their faces could not be seen. Every blow made the heavens and earth tremble!
It was as if two gods were engaged in a decisive battle, becoming the only brilliance. Such a battle even prompted the Great Sage to intervene and stabilize the space, using his heaven-changing abilities to move them horizontally above the sky to prevent innocent people from being affected.

"Is this the clash of the strongest bloodlines? Others are indeed no match for it. Anyone who goes up will be turned into bloody pulp!" In the distance, people were so shocked that they were almost in a daze, covered in cold sweat. This heaven-defying offensive power was too terrifying. Whether they were geniuses or saints from all sides, they all trembled from the bottom of their souls. Normal saints would not be able to withstand a single move and would be killed instantly.

This level of battle even moved the Great Dao itself, giving rise to all sorts of strange phenomena. The duel between the two was extremely intense. The Heavenly Empress swept her long, slender legs forcefully, intercepting Wang Hongwu's kicking foot. Her left hand slashed downwards, condensing into a blade that cleaved down. This terrifying Dao principle was a secret technique, and the blade shimmered with five-colored divine light, enough to shatter even sacred weapons.

Wang Hongwu reached out and blocked, sending out a string of sparks that shattered a large area of ​​space, creating numerous void rifts. He then twisted the blade with force, breaking it in half and crushing it into shimmering fragments in his hand. His other hand moved so fast it became blurry, stirring up fragments of time.

All of this happened in an instant, beyond people's reaction speed. It was too fast. He had mastered the Word "Xing" technique and was about to shatter the universe with one strike, but then he saw the Heavenly Empress's phoenix eyes narrow, and the secret light of the Word "Qian" flashed between her brows. She foresaw the future and took a step a thousand feet away. It was like a light vanishing, and there were even fragments of time swirling around it, allowing her to avoid the attack.

The Emperor of Immortality also obtained the Secret of the Word "行" and the Secret of the Word "前", and even developed the Nine Secrets into one. The Empress Dowager naturally had no shortage of them and had also mastered them.

"As far as I know, you shouldn't have the Xingzi Secret, so you obtained it from Ziwei?" The Empress looked at Wang Hongwu with surprise. She had thought that the Nine Secrets would be her advantage, but now it seemed that it might not be so.

“Someone from the underworld sent this to me from afar, but I think I’ll get a new one from you soon.” Wang Hongwu didn’t take it seriously and used the Xingzi Secret Technique again to press forward. In a flash, he was in front of him. He turned his fist into a palm and suddenly thrust his five fingers together towards the crown of the Heavenly Empress’s head, trying to break open her head. This divine heir was also very strong and completely ignored him. She suddenly pulled out her side palm and pointed it straight at his chest.

*Thud!* She slashed her hand directly into Wang Hongwu's chest, cutting it open and causing blood to gush out. She tried to strangle his heart, but Wang Hongwu's hand plunged into her skull, penetrating her body and pressing down on the back of her head, grabbing her spine and pulling her out with a burst of strength.

The two exchanged blows, completely abandoning any semblance of defense, and fought in a primal manner. With a loud bang, they simultaneously struck with deadly force. One shattered his internal organs, while the other tore off his head and crushed his spine. They both staggered backward, simultaneously using the "Zhe" secret technique to heal their injuries.

The echoes of the Daoist chants resounded, and the essence of the Heavenly Venerable reappeared, reorganizing the five internal organs and reshaping the spine and head. The two exchanged a glance, their eyes both deep and unfathomable. The Heavenly Empress took a deep breath. The other party had once again displayed a new kind of Nine Secrets, making her feel that things were gradually slipping out of her control. But it didn't matter. She had another transformation about to erupt, enough to give this man a surprise.

The next moment, the "Zhe" secret healed the injuries of both parties. The Heavenly Empress unleashed the new Nine Secrets. With a sweep of her arms towards the sky, three thousand afterimages appeared and then transformed into solid arms. In each hand, a divine weapon appeared, each capable of tearing the sky. The three thousand Dao weapons danced together and attacked forward.

It was unknown how many void abysses appeared, each merging with a thousand weapons, enveloping and suppressing Wang Hongwu. His expression shifted; this was the Dou Zi Secret.
Faced with this attack, Wang Hongwu activated the Mother Scripture, his left hand generating life and his right hand dying. After making a circle, the power of the Taiyin Holy Power and the power of the Taiyang Holy Power appeared simultaneously, weaving together yin and yang chains, each like a dragon, spreading out in all directions from him, piercing through the three thousand weapons that had been knocked down, and dancing like divine hair.

Clang! Sparks flew everywhere. Hundreds of the thousands of weapons evolved from the Dou Zi Secret Technique were cut in half. Thousands of sacred ripples emanated from the two forces, each capable of destroying a saint. They fought fiercely, and before the two forces had dissipated, they each used the Xing Zi Secret Technique to move again, forcing each other forward. The afterimages left behind in their original positions were still moving when new scenes and images were created.

The Empress clasped her hands together and pulled them outwards, instantly conjuring a six-colored divine blade. With a powerful sweep, countless divine laws erupted, crashing down like a tidal wave. Wang Hongwu raised his fist to punch it, breaking through the various divine laws and carving a path to meet the six-colored divine blade head-on. He was pierced through the blade, but he still reached it. With a powerful punch, he smashed one of the Empress's arms, shattering the bones.

Clang! The Secret of the Soldier was activated in the hands of the Empress, turning blood and bone into weapons. It condensed into a Celestial Phoenix Seal and slammed into Wang Hongwu's left shoulder. Red blood gushed out, but Wang Hongwu's fist was still invincible, smashing the left half of the Empress's body. He traded injuries for injuries and even gained the upper hand.

With a loud thud, both sides were shaken and sent flying backward. The impact of this duel was terrifying. Every drop of their blood and every punch was heavy, destroying the earth and shattering the sky. Endless Dao patterns intertwined, splitting the heavens and earth, turning into a terrifying roar of the Great Dao, deafeningly loud.

It's unclear how much time passed before people finally woke up. It was all incredibly bloody; the fight was brutal, with blows landing with every punch, bones shattering and bodies exploding, yet everything quickly recovered as if nothing had happened. It was terrifying.

The world was silent, especially the younger generation. They felt a chill from head to toe. The gap was too great. It was a tragedy to be born in the same era as such two people. How could the saints of all realms compete with them?
What does it mean to have unparalleled bloodline? What does it mean to be invincible among one's peers? These two people are demonstrating this with their actions.

"Something's not right?" The Empress wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth. So far, her opponent hadn't used any divine restrictions, so she hadn't been able to ascend to higher levels either. She was just exchanging blows with her physical body and secret techniques, but she had a strange feeling, as if her opponent was hiding something, and it even gave her a special sense of familiarity.

It was as if the other party had also mastered a secret technique that he had once practiced.

Wang Hongwu opposite her remained calm and composed, standing there as if he were very confident. This amplified her feeling, so she simply activated the Nine Secrets, using the first secret to directly strike the primordial spirit, which transformed into a burst of seven-colored divine light. However, just as it was about to hit, the body opposite her suddenly disintegrated, transforming into a cloud of auspiciousness that floated up and flew towards the Ziwei Sect.

"What the hell?" The attack missed its target, the sky collapsed, and the Heavenly Empress was stunned. Where did everyone go?

This was everyone's question, and then they were all speechless.

"Not bad." Only now, inside the Ziwei Sect's mountain gate, Wang Hongwu's true form has recovered from the refining formation. Noticing this place, he nodded in praise, "Heir of the Heavenly Emperor, you are not bad. You are qualified to fight my true form."

True identity?

qualifications?

Upon hearing this, the vast Ziwei Tower fell into a deathly silence, as if struck by lightning. Everyone's expressions froze, and they were all bewildered.

Was the one who just fought the Empress a mere avatar, rather than the Sun King's true form?
"You were fighting me with an avatar before?" The goddess's expression became somewhat out of control. Her phoenix eyes widened, and her heroic brows revealed a murderous intent. This was an insult to her.

But at the same time, she suddenly paused, realizing that a normal clone couldn't possibly be this powerful. To be able to fight her in her Eight Forbidden States state meant that her combat strength was definitely real, or at least nearly equal.

"You should know about the Dao of the Digital Secrets. Apart from not being able to enter the Divine Forbidden Zone, it is not much different from the true body." Wang Hongwu smiled slightly. That was because he had taken the advice of the Great Sage Xuan Yin and specially set aside to preside over the affairs of the mountain gate.

He took a step forward, passed through the mountain gate, and appeared directly above the Ziwei Tower. He looked at the Empress Dowager clapping and chuckling, then suddenly spread his arms and said, "Congratulations, you have proven yourself and are qualified to take on the challenge. Now, let's start anew."

That's outrageous!
Everyone was stunned. He actually used a clone to fight the Emperor's heir? Although his combat power was comparable to the true body when it was at the Eighth Forbidden Realm, it was still incredibly powerful.

For a moment, the room fell silent, and everyone stared at the Empress with strange looks.

The deity remained silent, his back to the crowd, his body trembling slightly, as if he were trying his best to restrain himself.

The next moment, finally unable to contain herself, the Empress Dowager went completely mad, yelling, "Wang Hongwu, you bastard, you dog of a man, I'm going to tear you apart!"

(End of this chapter)