The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 203 The Emperor and the Venerable One of the Past: All Four Venerable Ones Annihilated, the Turmoil Subsided

As the sky collapsed and the earth caved in, the moment the interdimensional passage and the immortal path closed, a generation of holy spirits who had attained enlightenment perished.

His illustrious life, which had reached its zenith, ultimately came to an end when he failed to achieve his ultimate goal and was killed by his enemies.

"The Yama King and the Stone King have both fallen!"

All the stars and myriad realms trembled, the roars of the Great Sages resounded throughout the universe, and the world cheered.

The blood-red light that erupted from the Supreme Being was vast and dazzling, magnificent and terrifying, illuminating the entire world and shocking all living beings.

No one was unafraid, no strong man was not trembling. Someone who had slaughtered such a person was destined to be recorded in history, his glory shining through the ages, becoming a benchmark for the ancient final war of gods.

Born amidst turmoil, they defied the supreme ruler, bathed in his blood, and will be remembered forever, becoming the most glorious lineage.

“Even the Stone Emperor died. He was a figure who attained enlightenment as a Holy Spirit, yet in the end, he couldn’t even achieve the ultimate sublimation.”

"Things are getting complicated. The Holy Spirit Emperor of the Divine Ruins has also returned. With the elixir of immortality to prolong his life, he doesn't need to start any unrest, but it's hard to say what his attitude will be."

"What's wrong with this era? It's full of uncertainties. There's clearly no opportunity to become an immortal, yet a Supreme Tribulation has appeared!"

Witnessing this scene, even the Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zone felt a chill in their hearts. To see another peer disintegrate and be killed was a shock to them.

Yama and Shi were both prominent figures of this era. As enlightened beings, who was weaker than whom? They were once invincible in heaven and earth, but today the two have decided their fate and even their life, which is deeply moving.

Because this means that if they were to be born and face that holy being, they would suffer the same fate: being killed.

"It's good that the Stone Emperor is dead. We can use his blood essence to replenish our strength and fight our way out." But the Eternal Heavenly Venerable and the Great Roc Emperor were different. Seeing all this, they were not moved at all. The Yama Emperor and the Stone Emperor were already dead. Now, no matter who died, they would not be touched.

Having seized the throne and become invincible, they then endured countless turmoil throughout history. Their hearts had long since grown cold, and they would not even flinch at the sight of an unrelated supreme being, let alone their own flesh and blood.

Moreover, their deaths were a good thing, as at least the two of them recovered some of their strength. By this point in the battle, the four of them who were maintaining the killing sword were far weaker than before. Not to mention ascending to the supreme level, their endurance was not even as good as that of a self-severing supreme level. Only Chuan Ying managed to fight them head-on.

“Those who cause chaos in the world will all die, and you are no exception. Whether you are an ancient emperor or a mythical celestial being, it makes little difference to kill them.” Wang Hongwu looked over, took over the spirit treasure killing formation, and joined forces with Chuan Ying to kill the Longevity Celestial Being and the Great Roc Emperor.

In an instant, the four immortal swords trembled simultaneously, and thousands upon thousands of chaotic sword beams slashed down, with blood-red light filling the sky and engulfing the area. The Eternal Celestial Venerable had already ascended to a higher level and was naturally fearless. As he swung his immortal sword, countless long rivers of light appeared, all formed from sword light. One of them stretched across the universe, and its thickness alone was hundreds of millions of light-years. A single sword wave could level a supercluster of stars, recreating the supreme power of the Celestial Venerable of the past.

"An unorthodox path to enlightenment, and a crippled corpse, yet they dare to try and take my life! Ridiculous!" the Great Roc Emperor roared. He too was in a state of extreme sublimation, his golden hair standing on end, his eyes bulging. He directly swung the God-Slaying Whip to meet the sword light head-on, causing the Dao patterns to explode, myriad Daos to wail, and the entire universe to collapse under the pressure.

However, Chuan Ying took the Immortal Cauldron and swung it down, smashing it with a bang that shook the God-Slaying Whip, causing cracks to appear on it. The Great Roc Emperor paused, and although he was arrogant, he did not believe that his weapon could be tougher than an immortal artifact. He immediately pulled it back and used the Heavenly Roc Speed ​​to avoid the cauldron's attack. But what immediately met him was a dozen supreme divine weapons, which smashed down and pressed him down again.

"Slash!" Although the four mental bodies dimmed, they simultaneously activated their magic power and the array diagram. The four immortal swords were revived to their fullest extent, and the blurry patterns on the swords were realistically reproduced. They were slaying immortals and directly crushing the Longevity Celestial Venerable. The scene was terrifying. The array diagram and the four killing swords were also slaying in all directions. Blood light soared into the sky and dyed the heavens and earth red. Even the ancient star field of spiritual treasures resonated with them.

"Lingbao Heavenly Venerable!" Changsheng Heavenly Venerable roared, clearly sensing some unusual changes. Some kind of power that shouldn't exist had revived from within the array diagram. Now, the array diagram pressed down, and the four swords, carrying this supreme power, slashed down together, splitting the Changsheng Sword. His physical body finally couldn't withstand it and was shattered.

After this attack, the Dharma bodies of the Dragon Emperor and the Golden Emperor dissipated, leaving only the divine consciousness of the two human emperors, which swayed and quickly dimmed, almost disintegrating.

At the critical moment, Wang Hongwu intervened, drawing it over and merging it into his body. The Taiyin and Taiyang merged into the chaos, nourished by the immortal array, and fell into a deep sleep. The two immortal herbs then transformed into a Dao diagram to help him stabilize his collapsing body.

Even with such a powerful attack, the Heaven-Defying Secret Technique managed to repair and reassemble the mangled body. The Eternal Heavenly Venerable glanced icyly at the direction of the Spirit Treasure Ancient Star Domain, then looked back at Wang Hongwu and said, "What is a Supreme Being? Invincible under heaven, peerless in the world, once ruling the universe. You think you can kill me?"

He certainly had that confidence. This was his second time being born since the mythological era. He had also participated in the ancient war of gods and gained tremendous benefits from it. Now, he had been sublimated and his combat power was still terrifying. When the forbidden domain, the "Zhe" secret, was activated, he was not only strengthening his own life force, but also reversing the fate of the universe!

Other Dark Sovereigns seize the essence of all life, but he is more ruthless. He directly seizes heaven and earth, plunders all paths, robs the universe, and devours the life force of all things to strengthen himself. This is also a method of application that later cultivators cannot match.

“You are no longer the true Celestial Venerable.” Wang Hongwu denied, controlling the sword formation and the Immortal Ascension Cauldron as the main attackers, with other supreme divine weapons assisting and guiding the battle. The Immortal Iron Cudgel even unleashed a battle killing formation, forcefully resisting the sublimated Celestial Venerable of Immortality. When that life-stealing power spread to his vicinity, it was swallowed up by the laws of chaos and could not affect him.

Upon hearing this, the Celestial Venerable's expression darkened instantly, and the immortal sword in his hand roared angrily, not allowing its master's dignity to be violated. The next moment, the Celestial Venerable's forbidden secret technique erupted, accompanied by divine restrictions, forbidden domains, and the resonance of all paths!
For those who have attained enlightenment, these are basic qualities and nothing special.

One sword, and immortality is severed!
In an instant, a massive sword light cleaved out from the Longevity Sword, and in the instant it appeared, it almost absorbed half of the essence of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

At this moment, all things in the universe withered, and everyone felt it. The Great Dao was becoming increasingly distant, and the essence was drying up. All the traces of the Dao, the laws, and the primordial energy were frantically surging into the sword light. Even the Great Peng Emperor and Chuan Ying were affected, and their own essence, Dao techniques, and vitality were all plundered.

"In this realm, all those who have attained enlightenment throughout history must bow before me! Not even the Emperors!" A proud voice rang out. This was a forbidden secret technique performed by the Eternal Life Celestial Venerable, which severed a person's lifespan and their very life force. Even the supreme beings of the forbidden zones were wary of it. One by one, the forbidden zones of life lit up with radiant light to prevent their slumber from being affected and to isolate the impact of this attack.

"What a coincidence, I really want to try it!" Wang Hongwu countered sharply, using the Nine Secrets combined to activate the Extreme Secret. A perfect and sublime ten-colored immortal light immediately surged from his body as he manipulated the Immortal Cauldron and the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc to unleash their power simultaneously!
Clang! The immortal cauldron trembled, swallowing the universe and freezing the sword light. Then, with a hum, the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc emitted beams of light that filled the sky. These were chains of immortal order, which intertwined and formed a large net, outlining supreme rules and covering the unparalleled sword light. It weakened considerably in one turn and disappeared completely after another turn.

"A familiar method, I've seen it before? As for this wheel, is it a celestial artifact left behind by the Mingzun? What is your relationship with him, and how did you obtain his lineage?" The Changsheng Tianzun's expression suddenly changed, and he stared at Wang Hongwu with some surprise and suspicion, thinking of someone from back then, someone who should have become the tenth Tianzun.

"Don't you already know? Why ask me?" Wang Hongwu smiled faintly, and the former Imperial Ruins Realm appeared within his body. The light wheel, built on the foundation of the former Void God Realm, immediately merged into the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc, reflecting the bloodlines and Dao traces of those who had attained the Dao collected over the years, as well as traces of the Heavenly Venerable. With this fusion, the aura of the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc changed slightly.

It's too similar. The Celestial Venerable of Longevity wavered slightly at this moment. He had once debated and fought with that Supreme Celestial Venerable, so he couldn't be mistaken. But that person should have disappeared long ago, trapped in some terrible calamity that can't be mentioned, which is more terrifying than the path to immortality.

"Nonsense! How can the dead reappear?" In the end, he said no more and attacked fiercely, each sword shattering the universe and each move splitting the heavens and the earth. With each swing, huge worlds emerged around him, establishing the elements of earth, wind, water, and fire. However, at this moment, the Six Paths Wheel, under Wang Hongwu's guidance, became even more extraordinary, changing the universe and causing strange auras to flow everywhere.

This is a celestial technique unleashed when a celestial artifact is activated, specifically targeting enemies and enacting cycles of reincarnation.

Then, a melodious, ethereal sound arose, like a song or a lament, shaking the starry sky. A faint light emanated from the Six Paths of Reincarnation, like a golden sea bathed in the morning glow, shimmering and rippling, cleansing the world.

Under this influence, the myriad paths seemed to materialize, and even the Heavenly Heart Imprint showed a blurry projection, resonating with it.

"What is that? I see the revival of all paths, the reflection of the Heavenly Heart, and the remnants of those who have attained enlightenment are reviving!"

"The Sun Emperor, the Yin Emperor, and the Eternal Heavenly Venerable and the Great Roc Emperor? What's going on?" In various parts of the universe, some powerful races trembled as they witnessed something unbelievable.

Between heaven and earth, wisps of Dao traces rose up with the gentle golden light of reincarnation, like floating dust or clouds, spreading across the sky, as if carrying an ancient and enduring truth, rising to the high heavens. These were the traces of the former emperors and celestial beings emerging from the myriad Daos and from the heart of heaven, being drawn out.

"The Six Paths of Reincarnation Disc, this is a celestial artifact that controls the power of reincarnation!" The Eternal Heavenly Venerable and the Great Roc Emperor heard a terrifying voice. The world seemed to collapse, all things were annihilated from their beginnings, and the primordial sound of the universe returned to emptiness.

It was like a morning bell and evening drum, touching people's souls and disturbing everyone's dreams. In an instant, both supreme beings changed color, and in a flash, they seemed to see many things.

In the mythical era, a young man rose to prominence, wielding only a sword and dressed in white Taoist robes, venturing across the world. In the age when all spirits pursued immortality, he rose to power, creating unparalleled and wondrous methods to prolong his own life and extend the lives of all living beings, until he ascended to the pinnacle of Taoism and became a Heavenly Venerable.

In the ancient times, a golden roc was born. It was born with extraordinary talent and stood out among countless demons. It experienced love, hate and grudges, and sang all the way in the struggle for the imperial path. It swept across the four directions with its whip, killed all enemies, and finally proved itself to be the emperor and ruled the world.

It was like a scene from the past, or a reflection from different eras, frozen at the most glorious moment of the Heavenly Venerable and the Ancient Emperor. That was their golden age, and also their true selves.

At this moment, it was as if the Emperor and the Venerable were seeing the present world through the cycle of reincarnation, staring at the Eternal Heavenly Venerable and the Great Roc Emperor. Their faces were similar, but their temperaments and demeanors were completely different.

The contrast between the high spirits of youth and the dying struggle of old age is stark and jarring.

This is a divine technique used by Wang Hongwu to resonate with the Dao traces of the ancient Heavenly Venerable and the ancient emperor of the Imperial Ruins Realm and to promote the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc. It is a manifestation of the power of the young and prosperous Daoist who was affected by the technique. It was when they were protecting all living beings and had the world in their hearts!

"This is the power of someone who hasn't severed themselves... is it... me from back then?" The Great Roc Emperor looked at his past self, deeply moved. He recalled that moment back then, and the moment when he went against his own heart and launched the Dark Turmoil. An indescribable emotion eroded his mind, and he stood there stunned for a moment.

He felt a sense of unfamiliarity?

"I am the Heavenly Venerable, and I shall protect the world and bless all living beings. Those who rebel shall be killed!"

"So what if it's a forbidden zone? So what if there's unrest? Suppress it! The Emperor's Way is here; those who bring calamity to the world shall be punished!"

Those were true Celestial Venerables and Ancient Emperors, enlightened beings revered by all races and worshipped throughout the universe. The universe resonated, and all paths trembled.

Even the Celestial Venerable of Longevity saw his past self in it, the true Celestial Venerable who cleaved the universe with his sword, establishing a legend, and extending life for all living beings!

At that time, he was a man of boundless ambition and radiant spirit. He wielded his sword to slay the corpses of the fallen, looking down arrogantly upon the heavens and earth, declaring, "I am the Heavenly Venerable, those who defy the common people shall be killed!"

These words and images turned his face pale. At that time, he was so full of vigor and had the world in his heart. He even had the grand ambition of using the secret of the character "者" to prolong the lives of people all over the world.

But when did I start to become like this?
He was in a daze.

At this moment, in that unfolding cycle of reincarnation, the former Celestial Venerable of Immortality also saw him, saw this fallen one covered in blood and filth, his gaze icy cold, looking down with disdain, raising his immortal sword and saying, "You cut yourself, clinging to life in the forbidden zone, what kind of path have you proven? What kind of road have you trod? You dare to call yourself a Celestial Venerable!"

For some reason, the usually eloquent Celestial Venerable of Immortality was speechless when facing his past self. He wanted to prove that he didn't care, but it was pointless.

The next moment, propelled by the Six Paths Wheel, the Celestial Venerable unleashed a powerful aura that swept across the heavens and earth, shaking the ages, and slashed directly at them with his sword.

The Celestial Venerable of Longevity immediately groaned, revealing a look of pain. His entire head had been split open. The attack was more severe than he had imagined, actually damaging his celestial platform and causing a terrible crack.

For the supreme beings, this is the most terrifying thing. In order to live forever in this world, they need to keep their altars immortal and must not suffer such a calamity.

The Great Roc Emperor was also struck hard. The former ancient emperor coldly scorned him and swung his God-Slaying Whip down, saying, "You piece of trash who has cut himself off! You dare to be an emperor? I'd rather kill you with my own hands than embarrass myself!"

This strike was incredibly powerful, a strike from his peak moment. Even a supreme being would not be willing to engage in a bloody battle so casually. It was a terrifying divine law of a peak Dao-proving being.

Boom! In an instant, a terrifying battle erupted. The Great Roc Emperor was sent flying by his own attack, both of his arms were broken, and a humiliating whip mark appeared on his face!

That was left by himself, and then Chuan Ying chased after him, launching a series of attacks.

After these two attacks, the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc dimmed. Wang Hongwu grasped it and once again activated the Immortal Cauldron, combining it with the sword formation to annihilate the Longevity Celestial Venerable. The Nine Secrets merged into one, already containing a tenfold amplification of the All-Encompassing Secret. Combined with the Immortal Cauldron's attack, it shattered the Longevity Celestial Venerable's physical body. Then, four killing swords and more than a dozen supreme divine weapons launched a fierce attack to kill him.

Apart from the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone, no one can see their battle clearly or understand their profound laws. Once hit by the fluctuations, they will definitely not be in this world anymore.

In an instant, this place was plunged into the most terrible war and turmoil, a scene too horrible to behold. The emperor's blood was flying everywhere, staining the universe red. Even the sword formation was shaken, showing signs of damage, and was almost cleaved in two!

Finally, it all came to an end. The spirit treasure array dimmed, and the four killing swords flew backward. After continuous battles, this set of divine weapons also suffered great damage and could no longer be maintained. The great array dissipated.

The Celestial Venerable of Immortality fell from his sublime state, and even his immortal sword was broken. The latter half, along with the hilt, pierced deeply into Wang Hongwu's sacral altar, while the other half of the sword cut into his abdomen. But that was the end of it. Wang Hongwu's fist pierced through his sacral altar, and his other hand gripped his neck, pulling all the way down until he pulled his head and spine out together.

*Thud!* Blood splattered out, and the headless body stood there motionless, maintaining its sword-drawing posture. Only the head, connected by a long spine, remained, pierced through Wang Hongwu's hand. Both of their eyes were dim, their condition at its lowest point, but the outcome was now clear.

"I've lost. I've lost to myself, and I've lost to the passage of time."

The Celestial Venerable of Longevity coughed up blood and whispered, "I was once the supreme Celestial Venerable of the mythical era. I created the renowned 'Zhe' Secret Technique, which is unparalleled throughout the ages. I am the first in history in this field, and no one can compare to me."

Even so, he couldn't save himself. How could he, who had once been an unparalleled celestial being, be willing to become a stepping stone on the path to immortality for an emperor? Naturally, he had to take a gamble. And so, the tragic disaster of bloodshed ensued. Until the end of his two-thousand-year reign as emperor, he returned to the Immortal Mausoleum and went into hiding.

“The true Celestial Venerable of Immortality is long dead. You are nothing but a wretched ghost clinging to life. Die!” Wang Hongwu clenched his other hand into a fist and smashed it against the top of the skull, causing the skull to explode and turn into a dazzling rain of light.

The platform of the supreme being was shattered, and the once enlightened one became dust in history.

The Celestial Venerable of Immortality has fallen!
One of the former Nine Heavenly Venerables, a powerful figure who created the "Zhe" Secret Technique, was also killed after reaching the pinnacle of his cultivation, with no possibility of further struggle.

This scene plunged all the forbidden zones of life into silence, creating an unspeakable sense of crisis.

"Hahaha, it seems I'm the only one left. It's fine to die in battle!" Peng Huang roared to the sky, his golden hair shining brightly. He seemed to have gone mad, with an invincible and domineering aura. At this moment, he launched a desperate attack, exchanging wounds with Chuan Ying. He forced the ancient Heavenly Court general to retreat repeatedly, unable to withstand the attack, and was seriously injured and sent flying.

Seeing this, Wang Hongwu disregarded his injuries and immediately activated the Immortal Ascension Cauldron to crash into the enemy. The other dozen or so supreme divine weapons also erupted in response. The Great Roc Emperor was blasted away by this heavy blow, with large amounts of blood splattering everywhere. Then, he reformed his true form, transforming into a golden Roc. With a single wing strike, the universe collapsed, and its golden feathers shone brilliantly throughout the ages.

However, Chuanying ignored his injuries and shot an arrow that pierced through him. The Immortal Cauldron then mercilessly pressed down, causing the roc to fall. Then, the Supreme Divine Weapon bombarded and attacked him, along with four flying swords that cleaved him in two. Blood flowed incessantly. The massive body of the Roc Emperor crushed the universe, and his primordial spirit burst out, but it did not try to escape. Instead, it burned wildly and attacked.

Bang! The chaotic body was blasted away. Even with the amplified state of the "All" secret after the nine secrets were combined, it was directly shattered into pieces by the Great Roc Emperor's attack. The three people inside were seriously injured. The essence of the two immortal herbs was also released to heal them. Fortunately, the recovery power was also increased tenfold by the "Zhe" secret. With the help of the Undying Immortal Array, the physical body was forcibly reassembled. However, it was impossible to fight with it. It was completely ruined. The chaotic laws were completely exhausted.

But the three had no regrets, because the battle had been worthwhile, and the chaotic entity had fulfilled its mission.

"Ha, ha, ha ha! I was so proud all my life, but this is how I ended up. I'm not reconciled, I'm really not reconciled!" The Great Roc Emperor's primordial spirit roared mournfully, and then charged towards Chuan Ying.

In the end, he perished in flames, dragged by Chuan Ying to the moment of falling and sublimation, after which Wang Hongwu activated the Immortal Cauldron to completely destroy him, thus killing him.

The Great Roc Emperor has fallen!
Four deities fell in the battle, the entire battlefield was shattered, and fragments of the Longevity Sword and the God-Slaying Whip were also destroyed. Even the divine gold and immortal materials were reduced to scrap metal, losing their original divinity.

In this final battle, the two supreme beings went mad, merging with their weapons, exhausting everything and obliterating their divinity.

With the tide turned against them, the supreme beings in the restricted area who were watching this battle could only sigh. Four people had failed to kill Wang Hongwu. What face did they have left?
They were all once enlightened beings, invincible under heaven, yet this day has come.

"The true coordinates of this strange world are also the trajectory of the Immortal Path. This map is very important, but unfortunately, the Great Roc Emperor was not destined for it!"

"I'm very interested in this picture."

Many more supreme beings, however, were staring at the crystalline scroll forged from the brilliance of stars.

This picture has been passed down since ancient times. Originally, it only had stars and nothing else. It is unknown when it originated. On the back of the picture, some other marks were added, such as the markings of places where immortals could be made.

In the eyes of the supreme beings, this picture is mysterious and terrifyingly ancient. Some say it is the mark of this universe, while others say it originated from the Chaotic Ancient Era, was refined by a Heavenly Emperor, and records the miracles of the entire universe, containing ultimate mysteries.

The Lingbao Formation Diagram and the four swords, which had been damaged in the great battle, were also shaken. They were guided to the Lingbao Ancient Starfield, leaving behind only the words, "The calamity has passed, and the artifacts should return to their rightful place to aid my Nirvana. When I return, I will meet you again to discuss the Dao."

But none of this mattered to Wang Hongwu. His body was swaying precariously; he had truly fought to his limit and could no longer continue.

He glanced in the direction of the Qilin Emperor, but he was still worried. "No, he has protected and helped me many times. I can't just ignore him like this."

He was actually preparing to break the formation and rescue the Qilin Emperor!
"You are no longer able to fight, and your body is about to collapse. Leave it to me." After refining some of the imperial blood essence of the two supreme beings and recovering from his injuries, Chuan Ying took the Emperor's Horn, the Divine Sword, and the Divine Silkworm Battle Armor, fully armed, and decided to go and save the Qilin Emperor himself. As for the other three emperors, they were none of his concern and he didn't care at all.

Seeing this, Wang Hongwu could only nod and sit down cross-legged on the spot. He activated the "Zhe" secret technique to recover from his injuries and used the Immortal Ascension Cauldron and a series of divine weapons to form an array to protect himself.

On the other side, Chuan Ying directly bombarded that area, charging into the enemy ranks to rescue people.

The universe fell silent, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Within the various forbidden zones of life, the gazes of the Supreme Beings were ambiguous and subtle, all fixed on Wang Hongwu, who had risen amidst the turmoil and killed four Supreme Beings in succession.

This person is dangerous.

At that very moment, within the Sea of ​​Reincarnation, that figure fixed its gaze upon them. "Hmm, it seems my chance has come."

Four supreme beings fell in one battle, chaos was extinguished, a golden opportunity was bestowed upon us.

(End of this chapter)