The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 169 Emperor's Pass Ascends to Immortality, The First Tribulation Star (Free Chapter)

The countdown to the Crystal Monument nomination has begun; ten years from now will mark the day of the final true path competition.

Such a sudden change naturally caused a stir throughout the universe, creating a huge uproar. The Holy Venerable, the Phoenix Lord, Wuliang, and others became figures who were constantly mentioned.

"The final battle for supremacy is about to begin!" "Hopefully, the Holy Venerable will emerge victorious; he's too powerful, his power shakes the entire cosmos!"

"Besides the four from before, the newly emerged Zhang Bairen and the Emperor are also terrifying. They are both Great Sages, and they are not contemporary figures, but self-proclaimed figures from ancient times!"

Every supreme being has their own supporters. The two breathtaking words "proving the Dao" have stirred the nerves of all the strongest beings. Throughout the ages, such people have always been the only ones of their era, people whose steps could not be stopped by the heavens, the strongest in their time.

Will anyone succeed in this lifetime?

Every ten thousand or tens of thousands of years, this path will be opened, but in most cases it may be in vain, and an invincible person may not necessarily emerge, because there are too many changes and possibilities, and even when they finally leap through the tribulation, they still have to struggle bitterly.

"Where is the Holy Venerable now? He once annihilated five clans, has he now become a Great Sage?"

"The Boundless Daoist once appeared on the edge of the universe, snatching a piece of immortal food from the mouth of a Great Sage!"

"Zhang Bairen and the Emperor once met across the starry sky, remaining silent to each other, and eventually seemingly engaged in a probing exchange."

News spread like wildfire, stirring the hearts of countless people. What kind of great upheaval will this era bring? Everyone wants to know, everyone hopes, and some are even already filled with excitement.

boom!
On that very day, a deafening roar erupted within the star field where the Imperial Pass was located. A figure burst forth from a desolate expanse of star debris, clutching a severed arm belonging to a Great Sage. His red hair flew wildly as he surveyed the world with an air of dominance, and he strode toward the Imperial Pass.

"It's the Holy Venerable! He actually severed the Great Sage's arm? That place seems to be a stronghold of the Underworld, and it directly destroyed an entire star system!" Along the way, many people looked around. In their eyes, the Holy Venerable was now the most terrifying tyrant, who had wiped out clans one after another and swept across the world. Who could stand against him?
Wang Hongwu remained silent, crushing the severed arm in his hand. The corpse of the Great Sage of the Underworld was already dead. The Heavenly Empress, who was standing to the side, sheathed her sword and suddenly spoke, "I want to go and cultivate alone for a while. The Heavenly Emperor once left behind a palace in the universe, and I want to go and find it."

So she's going to leave her cultivation for a while? Wang Hongwu glanced at her, and seeing her resolute expression, indicating she had made up her mind, he nodded in agreement, "I wish you success."

"Of course, I swear I'll ride you back the ancient road." The Empress chuckled, raised her chin at him provocatively, and then ignored the stunned Wang Hongwu, running away in a flash.

Perhaps fearing that staying behind would result in being caught and spanked by the evil Holy Lord, only one voice remained: "Man, wait for me to return and conquer you! I will make you writhe and groan beneath me! Shout my name!"

"Run? Where can you run to?" Wang Hongwu laughed, reached out and slapped the air, causing a scream to come from afar as someone covered their backside and ran away.

In the end, only Wang Hongwu remained alone in the starry sky. He gently exhaled a breath of stale air and came to an ancient star outside the Imperial Pass, where he prepared to wait.

Intriguingly, there was once a chaotic microcosm within this ancient star, but it had been collected and preserved, suggesting it once belonged to someone.

"Oh? What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here." In the distance, a figure walked over, his whole body shrouded in mist, hazy and indistinct, his true appearance could not be seen, only chaos surging, he seemed to stand in the era before the creation of heaven and earth, various runes appeared, myriad paths resonated, like a ruler.

Only after absorbing all the chaotic energy within this small world did he reveal his familiar water-clothing robe, revealing himself to be the long-lost Wuliang Daoist.

Wang Hongwu's lips curled up slightly, and he rubbed his hands together, saying, "Yes, what a coincidence! It seems I'll have something to do in the next few years!"

Boom!

On that very day, the saints in this star field were bewildered, only to feel the vast sky tremble and an ancient star suddenly explode and disintegrate. In the boiling flames, two figures were seen fighting in the distance, crisscrossing each other.

A massive and extremely intense collision occurred there. Two blurry figures moved with the speed of immortals, unleashing not only chaotic laws and Yin-Yang true fire, but also various celestial spirits surrounding them. Azure Dragon, Serpent, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Kunpeng, and others continuously charged and raged, making it no less than two Great Sages vying for supremacy.

"Those are the Holy Venerable and the Boundless Daoist!" "Is this a pre-battle rehearsal? Are they already fighting?"

"Is the Chaos Body really that powerful? But even with such a terrifying physique, it still had to fight against a Saint Venerable. Could the Solar Body be so heaven-defying?"

Before the final battle, people thought of those fragmented legends that had almost disappeared in the mythological era, a time when the Chaos Entity existed and coexisted with the Nine Heavenly Venerables.

This bloodline is considered the most terrifying, causing headaches and suffering for even the ancient Celestial Venerables. However, now, this glory seems to be paving the way for another person, making the Holy Venerable even more terrifying, and even such a figure is only on par with him.

Of course, some people have suggested that Wuliang Daoren's Chaos Body is not perfect and is incomplete, different from the Chaos Body recorded in ancient history. However, it is still terrifying, making many people imagine how the real Chaos Body would sweep across the world when it emerged to compete for supremacy.
Meanwhile, amidst the turbulent undercurrents of the starry sky, people also arrived at the Celestial Mountain Range of the Big Dipper.

The Holy Spirit Lord was once pursued by the Sun and Moon Gods, severely wounded in the head by the Holy Spirit, and badly injured by the Heavenly Court's remnant formation. Now, with his foundation in turmoil, he has completely lost any hope of advancing further.

And so it made a decision to do one thing for its people in the last moments of its life.

"Are you really sure? To give up all your cultivation and let it be born ahead of time?" The voice of the Great Ancestor echoed from the depths of the Heavenly God Mountain Range, filled with regret.

The Holy Spirit Lord, his body dark and covered with cracks, nodded and said, "That's right, I have made my decision. I will abandon my quasi-emperor origin to nourish the birth of my clan's future emperor. From the moment he is born, he will surely be the Great Sage."

It's a pity that a great upheaval will occur within a thousand years, affecting everyone. This era doesn't have enough time for him to mature and be born.

"No need to worry, we two have already baptized it with secret methods, and with the blessings of the 'Great Accomplished Holy Spirits' from other generations, even if it is born now, it can continue to undergo nirvana and evolve with its own 'Immortal Gold Characteristics', without any defects or constraints. Go in peace." The voice of another ancient ancestor rang out, and then the Holy Spirit Lord self-destructed without hesitation, pouring all his origins and essence into the stone embryo at the very center.

That is the future Immortal Golden Emperor, nurtured by all the Holy Spirits in their universe. He has incorporated the remains, artifacts, and remnants of many fallen Holy Spirit Ancestors into him, and will replace them to create a great Holy Spirit Dynasty.

boom!
The next moment, the stone skin cracked, and divine golden light shone everywhere, causing the heavens to tremble and the earth to shake, creating a scene of terror; the two ancient ancestors who had reached the Great Perfection even took out their essence blood to bless and baptize it, turning it into a blessing incantation that merged into that figure, in order to help it start a myth.

In an instant, crimson clouds and phoenix cries soared into the sky, celestial light surged, and a human-shaped silhouette emerged, its entire body covered with phoenix patterns and feathers, its metallic flesh shimmering, exuding a terrifying Daoist aura, truly unparalleled, that aura was chilling.

Since the end of the mythological era, no peerless holy spirit formed from immortal metal has ever appeared. It can be said that this is the most terrifying existence in the lineage of holy spirits!

Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold, its essence is Nirvana and rebirth. As the Holy Spirit who connects with the Immortal Gold, this future Immortal Gold Emperor mastered this essence as soon as he was born. He also has a divine halo formed by the power of two Great Completion Ancient Ancestors, making him infinitely powerful. He was born as a Great Sage. All of this is due to the efforts of the two Ancient Ancestors, which cost a lot of their vital energy.

Clang! In the next moment, the Holy Spirit Emperor soared into the sky, carrying the ancestral artifacts left behind by the two ancient ancestors, heading straight for the Imperial Pass, where he would leave his name and vindicate the Holy Spirit lineage.

"Now that the Holy Venerable has destroyed the three sons of the Underworld, I wonder if this generation's successor can contend with him. It's just a pity that the great calamity is imminent and the environment of heaven and earth does not allow it, otherwise it would be so good to be born in perfect harmony."

"There is great hope. This is the strongest being born in our Holy Spirit lineage since the age of mythology. Believe in it. In this life, it is truly expected to attain enlightenment. Moreover, it has the added trials and tribulations of the one true path, and it will be stronger than us."

In the end, the two ancient ancestors could only do their best and leave the rest to fate; everything on the true path would depend on their own hard work.

Time flies, and a long time has passed since then, reaching the ten-year mark.

During this time, many things also happened in the starry sky.

Some people witnessed the Holy Venerable and the Boundless Daoist battling in the Fulong Ancient Starfield, where they opened a relic.

Some witnessed the God Organization clashing with the Underworld once again, with experts from both sides battling fiercely in the Tiantuo Starfield, resulting in heavy losses for both sides.

The winds and clouds changed everywhere, and on this day, the only true path trembled, and the ancient bell rang throughout the world. The sound of the bell was heard everywhere in the universe, shocking the four corners of the earth and the eight wastelands.

On this day, the First Imperial Pass opened wide, the crystal tablet disappeared, no longer blocking the cultivators' path, and the true ultimate battle for supremacy began!

What lies beyond the Imperial Pass? This is a question many have had since ancient times, and everyone wants to know, for it involves the secrets of enlightenment.

With a whoosh, the stone gate of the First Imperial Pass opened, and countless strands of immortal light burst forth from behind, creating a thunderous explosion that shook the vast universe.

Thunder rumbled, lightning flashed, and endless chaos surged, revealing a mysterious world through the mist.

At the same time, a desolate planet in the distance, enveloped in chaotic energy and black and white divine fire, suddenly exploded. Wang Hongwu and Wuliang Daoren rushed out at the same time and looked towards the direction of the Imperial Pass. The true path was completely revealed before people's eyes, with endless immortal light illuminating the universe.

"Let's go! Let's see what it's like!"

Many people rushed to the Imperial Pass, hoping to witness a miracle. Of course, those who reached this level were all Great Saints of their respective races; otherwise, they would not be qualified to enter.

Proving the Dao is a goal limited to a select few; 99% of cultivators strive for Immortal Burial, joining forces to attempt it and advance towards the ultimate Dao inheritance.

There, a vast world appeared, but there were obstacles, the initial selection. Golden lightning intertwined to form a celestial dragon, which swept across the sky for 100,000 light-years. Its massive body tore through the chaos, unleashing a primal aura that terrified people.

Another bird cry rang out, and a chaotic divine bird spread its wings, tearing through the sky and striking the vast galaxy. A radiant glow surged forth. This was merely an anomaly within the Chaotic Immortal Land, yet it still filled even the Great Sages with dread. How could they possibly break in? These chaotic energies and lightning could transform into so many terrifying wild beasts and birds of prey, each possessing astonishing divine power, making them impossible to approach.

"Look, who's here?" "Holy Lord! It's the Holy Lord!"

Just then, everyone exclaimed in surprise as a figure bathed in firelight flew over, stepped onto the Chaotic Immortal Land, and with a boom, shattered the heavens with a single punch, directly striking the Golden Dragon and then leaping over it; behind him, a figure surging with chaotic energy also arrived, blasting the divine bird apart, and followed closely behind into the land.

After that, the Heavenly Empress, Ye Chunfeng, Zhang Bairen, the Emperor, and even the Holy Spirit Emperor arrived, each with terrifying and boundless strength, possessing the combat power of a Great Sage.

"Seven people now! Are they going to have the final showdown?"

"It wasn't just them, some Great Sages also went in. I was looking for some excitement, and I saw quite a few things that had been sealed away since ancient times."

"Wait, that person... is he from the Light Clan? Why does he seem so special? He has an unusual Daoist aura, and he even looks like one of the clan's ancient emperors!"

"My God, that's an ancient bloodline from the mythological era! How did it also come into the world? I suspect that some descendants of the Celestial Venerables might also be born."

"There are also people from the underworld. That guy appeared in both the Big Dipper and Ziwei regions and was the mastermind behind both major battles!"

Amidst much discussion, one brilliant star after another rose up, illuminating the universe, tearing through the sky of this era, and radiating the most dazzling light.

Bloodlines that only appeared in the mythological era have now emerged, shocking the human world and attracting worldwide attention, together composing a resounding battle song of imperial supremacy.

All eyes are on you.

And after the Imperial Pass, the first calamity star.

Wang Hongwu appeared and exchanged a palm strike with Wuliang Daoren. The two then became entangled and pressed close to the area below. This place was shrouded in nebula and filled with chaos. It was an ancient domain unknown to outsiders and difficult to enter.

Only at the right time and in the right place, by chance, can a special person tear through the void to reach this place. It is isolated from the outside world, and it is very difficult to leave.

Besides that, we'll have to wait for a special golden age, when some people will break in and engage in the ultimate battle destined since ancient times, shining an immortal and brilliant light upon this place.

Their fighting gradually slowed down, and they began to soar through the thick fog and enter the vast starry sky. Here, the expanse was boundless, and the stars were dazzling. In the very center, there was a large star, full of vitality. Looking down from the sky, the azure sea and the lush land were filled with a wild and untamed atmosphere.

In the mountains, a tyrannical dragon ran, its crimson scales gleaming menacingly, exuding a bloody aura, having slaughtered countless lives; and a fiery bird like a vermilion bird ripped through the sky, its long cry causing the vast mountains to tremble. This was a prehistoric scene, with all sorts of wild beasts and savage birds appearing, all rare and exotic species.

"These are all worlds left over from the mythological era. Could the nine imperial passes be nine calamity stars, corresponding to the nine Heavenly Venerables?"

Wang Hongwu pondered, and with a sweep of his divine sense, he discovered that many races lived on this star, each of them naturally powerful. Although they were isolated from the greater universe and could not pass through that mist, they all knew how to cultivate and were all very powerful.

As for the human race, there is no doubt that they will perform amazingly anywhere and remain at the top. On this star, a vast territory belongs to them. As long as they do not challenge those races with the bloodlines of the most powerful races from the mythical era, they will have no problem surviving well.

Moreover, he noticed that there were quite a few Great Saints here, but no Quasi-Emperors. However, the number of Tribulation Stars that would follow might be different. Nevertheless, during this time, he had already ascended to the Ninth Heaven of Saint King and transformed into a Heavenly King, so he was not afraid of these things.

clang!
Just then, as if sensing something, the two looked into the distance, where a bell rang, shaking the world. It was a peculiar bell, its distant sound carrying a warning, reminding the creatures of the land.

"Is it Qiongqi coming to kill us, or has Chaos truly been born? Please, no!"

Many people are worried that some alien bloodlines from the mythical era in the Great Wilderness are extremely powerful, and even the strongest human warriors may not be able to deal with them.

"No, it has nothing to do with those races. It's because the Ascension Battlefield is about to open again. Everyone must stay away from the Ascension Platform to avoid bringing disaster upon themselves!"

The warning immediately caused an uproar. The news was so shocking that everyone involuntarily looked towards a certain area, which was also where Wang Hongwu and Wuliang Daoren had set foot. That direction was the Sendai area, also known as the Flying Immortal Battlefield, which held too many secrets and too many mysteries. Countless outstanding figures throughout history had died there.

"Finally, another great era is coming to the outside world, and someone will ascend to the Ascension Platform again."

Many people within the First Tribulation Star showed signs of worry. The people who had arrived were far too powerful. Ancient texts clearly recorded that they were comparable to the most outstanding individuals in this world, and their numbers far exceeded those of the others.

Even their combat power was extremely terrifying; they had killed many experts in this world.

"The Sendai has already glowed and will become a battlefield. It will produce many incredible changes, which will weaken one's cultivation and sever one's power. It is extremely dangerous and must not be entered."

"Those unparalleled powerhouses should be appearing soon. I really don't know how this battle will turn out."

Some holy kings and great saints also appeared here, looking towards the battlefield. Although it was called a battlefield, the scenery was magnificent, with ancient trees and a great waterfall. The only difference from the outside world was that light rain was falling, turning into talismans that appeared and disappeared.

Although they yearned for it, they dared not venture in lightly, for once inside, their cultivation would be diminished, leaving them only able to contend with their physical bodies.

The next moment, a torrential downpour began, accompanied by lightning and thunder, and howling winds, as if all sorts of demons and monsters were on the move, making the First Calamity Star appear extremely terrifying.

One after another, beams of light descended from the sky, piercing through the heavens and the earth, like a god.

Those were golden pillars supporting the sky, each one thick and imposing, holding up the nine heavens, representing the arrival of one powerful figure after another.

Ok?
Wang Hongwu and Wuliang Daoren also sensed something. Their battle was abruptly stopped, the boiling laws dissipated and calmed down. They were enveloped in a pillar of light, as if to restrict them, leaving them only to fight with their physical bodies.

"Divine beings! I have seen divine beings! Are those two Great Sages?" someone exclaimed. Seeing the two of them, even just their physical bodies and blood flow, was enough to overwhelm the heavens and cover the universe.

"These are divine beings from beyond the heavens. Each of them possesses the strength to look down upon the world. I truly don't know how they cultivated themselves, nor do I understand why they must come to the Flying Immortal Battlefield for a decisive battle every so often."

This is a question many people have. They don't understand: Are these people really that bored? Why would they travel all this way just to have a fight?
"Thank goodness, their cultivation has been cut off and their power has been reduced; they've all been suppressed."

Only then did people breathe a sigh of relief. Those people were truly too powerful, each one like a god, suffocating people, as if heavenly beings had descended to earth.

However, something terrible happened. The two seemed to be a little confused. After a brief period of adjustment, they started moving within the world and actually managed to unleash terrifying power of the laws!

Everyone was dumbfounded. These two were simply too powerful. Their aura soared to the heavens and descended to the netherworld. Their light was dazzling and their presence vast, as if gods had descended to suppress the mortal realm. Even faint traces of the Great Dao still lingered and spread, indicating that they had not been truly killed. In the end, they simply dissipated on their own.

"No, they haven't completely lost their cultivation!"

"This is incredible! How can it be so powerful?"

This is terrifying. Just how powerful must it be? Even the Ascension Battlefield is rendered ineffective!
This outcome is truly unsettling.

An elderly cultivator looked at him with surprise and said, "There have always been some people who have secret artifacts or special opportunities, and they can always retain some of their cultivation and not lose all their magic power. But these two are different. Their strength is too heaven-defying and too taboo. They have stepped into the 'realm of gods' and forcibly broken through some of the shackles."

He then explained that these people would eventually give up their ability to use Taoist magic, and would not use their trump cards unless they were in a life-or-death situation, as if they were deliberately honing themselves.

"This is another place of extraordinary fortune, let me give it a try!"

Just then, a roar shook the heavens and the earth, even disrupting the light and rain in the Immortal Battlefield. A huge azure roc, tens of thousands of feet long, swooped down from the distant sky, truly astonishing the world.

This is actually a Great Sage!
It was greedy and, relying on its superior cultivation, charged directly at a treasure mountain below the two people, trying to snatch food from their mouths and fight for the good fortune.

"This Azure Roc has an invincible physical body. Its body is so huge that compared to other races, a single crushing blow could cause mountains to collapse and the earth to split, shattering bones and flesh. If it goes in, it will naturally be very strong." A local patriarch explained that the Great Sage-level Azure Roc has an innate advantage and is fearless, which is why it dares to enter.

Unfortunately, the azure roc got too close to the two, interfering with their battle and being attacked by them simultaneously.

puff!
Blood rained down, and Qingpeng screamed in agony. Wang Hongwu stepped on its head and fell to the ground. He then tore off one of its wings with a wave of his hand. Wuliang Daoren slashed with his palm, splitting Qingpeng's body in two. The two of them then grabbed the two pieces of the body and swept them around, slashing and hacking at each other like swords and other weapons.

Clang! Clang! Clang! With a series of metallic clangs, they simultaneously slammed half of their bodies into each other, and then unleashed a punch. One fist was as red as fire, and the other was chaotic and surging. The two fists squeezed the Peng body and collided together, smashing it into a pulp with a loud bang, leaving nothing behind.

Upon witnessing this scene, everyone on the First Tribulation Star felt a chill run down their spines and dared not utter a word. Was this the divine being from beyond the realm?
The Great Sage was killed alive for interfering with the duel between the two!

As soon as they arrived, they gave all the local creatures a rude awakening.

(End of this chapter)