The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 231 Returning to the Primordial Era, Mother and Daughter Struggle

Page after page of history is turned, and time flows by. The traces of Mingzun bloom in the mythological era, completing the history.

On this long cycle of reincarnation, Wang Hongwu walked alone. He saw the long river of time, watching it rise and fall, flowing towards the end of the ancient era.

Furthermore, he also saw powerful figures gazing into the distance along that long river, either looking back on the past or looking down upon eternity. Of course, those were beings from even more ancient times, and he only caught a fleeting glimpse of them through the Tongtian Land.

"Is it him?" Someone whispered upstream, and upon seeing Wang Hongwu's appearance in the distance, they were quite surprised.

"So it was him." Some people, covered in blood, looked back in their final moments and saw a friend from their youth, and sighed with emotion.

"Unfortunately, it was the wrong time, the right person. The one I was looking for wasn't you." Some beings broke free from the turbulent torrent of time, but upon seeing you, they sighed.

"I am waiting for you, please grant me passage... to fight together in all the heavens throughout the ages!" Someone roared from the endless distance, illuminating the heavens and shaking the ages. Wang Hongwu seemed to sense it and looked back. It was too far away, too ethereal, and he could not see it clearly. But in a daze, he felt that it was speaking to him, but it was not him now.

who is it?

He paused slightly, then realized that he had reached the end of the cycle of reincarnation.

A mysterious aura flowed around him. As Wang Hongwu stood there, the void blurred and distorted. He saw a stone chamber not far away, the very same stone chamber he had entered years ago, with Duan De's figure inside.

However, he was staring intently at the stone wall, awestruck by the patterns on it, and muttering to himself, "Cao Yusheng? Cao Yusheng! My old name wasn't impressive enough. Cao De or Cao Dalong were pretty good too."

Looking at it now, it seems like I'm the one who tricked Old Wang. This is troublesome. Ugh, I've even provoked an immortal emperor. No wonder I always felt something was off when I saw that imperial princess. Oh no, oh no, this is bad."

He walked forward, but as he approached, Wang Hongwu saw that the stone chamber was twisted and there was a path that led to a burial mound.

Adjacent to the stone chamber was a dark red cemetery, with large graves one after another, burying beings of unknown identity. There, he could vaguely sense a familiar aura flowing.

"That's... a new cycle?" Wang Hongwu asked in surprise. He could vaguely sense that what was buried there was related to him!

However, fragments of time fluttered around that cemetery, time flowed like water, it was very mysterious, and it was impossible to enter, or rather, it was not the current point in time.

"It seems there are still changes I'm unaware of, but they will become clear in the future." He shook his head, didn't think much of it, and walked into the stone chamber.

At that very moment, the stone chamber trembled, and the chaotic energy surged and then solidified, falling into silence. All records disappeared without a trace. Duan De was startled, and then he saw the stone wall reveal its true form, with a drop of blood on it!

That drop of blood was dazzling, reflecting all the heavens and myriad paths, severing the long river of time, and imprinting itself between ancient and modern times. It flowed down the rough stone wall, causing chaos to collapse, and it felt very familiar to him. He had a feeling of wanting to shout it out, but he couldn't remember or call out that person's name no matter what.

Beside the blood, there was another mark, one that hadn't appeared before, only resurfacing upon Wang Hongwu's return. It resembled a millstone, or perhaps a divine wheel, before finally transforming into dozens of golden characters, faintly emanating from them: "Otherworldly Freedom... Self-Attachment and Reincarnation..."

Wang Hongwu chuckled, "How could such a change have occurred?"

As he walked further ahead, when he finally emerged, the world had changed beyond recognition; everything had vanished, all the strange phenomena had disappeared, and the world was silent. There was no sound at all.

Duan De also noticed his appearance. When he turned around, a human figure gradually became clear. The power fluctuations were completely different, boiling like the ocean of the universe, even surpassing the current imperial way, reaching a terrifying level.

It wasn't just Wang Hongwu who returned, but also the Mingzun.

The former Tenth Heavenly Venerable, Supreme Heavenly Venerable, and the ruler of the Heavenly Court after the Emperor Venerable, was a peerless powerhouse whose physical body suppressed immortality, whose divine speed surpassed the immortals, whose power suppressed the immortals, who entered forbidden zones to slay the Nine-Five, who destroyed the Azure Heaven, who slaughtered and annihilated, and who slew immortal corpses.

It is not the path to enlightenment, yet it is far better than the path to enlightenment.

"Mingzun, no, Old Wang, you're back?" Duan De's heart skipped a beat. He was a little flustered and embarrassed. After all, he was the one who tricked the Emperor and Mingzun in the Cycle of Reincarnation, and he really couldn't bring himself to do it.

Wang Hongwu remained silent, gazing at the stone wall in deep thought. The past was gone and could not be changed.

Who can physically travel back to the past, interact with the beings of that life, and have their story recorded? But all of this actually happened. The mystery of the Heavenly Land, from another perspective, is actually all a historical inevitability, a link in the completion of history. Regardless of whether it is before or after, from the perspective of history, it is that the past is before the past, and the future is after the future. The history that was completed came first, and then there were people who changed history.

Then everything will no longer conflict.

Meanwhile, within the Immortal Mountain, the Mountain Lord was conducting divination. Countless undulations, like a vast ocean, engulfed the forbidden zone of life, causing the boundless starry sky to tremble continuously.

His magical powers were unparalleled and unmatched; all the supreme beings of the world were inferior to him and could not rival him.

"Disappeared and then reappeared, what happened?" He muttered to himself coldly, his face expressionless, his eyes deep and frightening, as he deduced the situation related to Emperor Ming. There was a momentary tremor in his heart, but it quickly disappeared. Something was very wrong.

In particular, he sensed a threat deep within him, as if the other party would be his life-or-death calamity!
This shouldn't be the case. Only ten years have passed since that battle. Emperor Ming has not yet survived his tribulation. How could he possibly have increased his strength?
Not to mention surpassing those who have attained enlightenment and affecting oneself.

Similarly, a silver sea of ​​reincarnation surged with waves, dazzling and magnificent. It was also in the Eastern Wilderness, but it did not appear in the mortal world, forming its own realm.

A pair of silver eyes lit up from the depths, and a supreme being was also making deductions. Then the Dao diagram suddenly collapsed, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Can't make the deductions? That shouldn't be the case. Unless his strength has surpassed mine, or he has found the protection of a celestial artifact."
"Heh, in any case, this solar body is evolving into a chaotic body; there's no reason to miss it. The Ancient Eternal Life Method will have to be used to extend my life."

Having lived through the mythical era and the ancient times, he still wants to live on, to become an immortal, and to surpass the Emperor and the Bright Lord.

Behind the nine imperial passes, in the Purple Palace, Chuan Ying suddenly opened his eyes, exclaiming in surprise and doubt, "This feeling? This feeling, could it be?!"

For a moment, his voice trembled slightly, deeply astonished.

They sensed the presence of a long-lost friend.

Is it really him?
Chuan Ying stared intently at the direction of the Heavenly Land, where the fluctuations of the mythical era flowed.

"You've only been through ten years in the outside world since you went through the Mythical Era. With your current strength and arrangements, you are more than capable of conquering the world and fighting against the Venerable Ones of the Forbidden Zones."

Duan De sighed, "Only ten years have passed in this world, yet Wang Hongwu has already overcome the two most difficult tribulations and entered the ranks of the strongest in the world."

However, if the Undying Mountain Lord and the Supreme Beings within the Forbidden Zone were to appear together, no one could stop them; their numbers would exceed fifty.

However, if the original setup were used, it would be elevated to an unparalleled level, making its combat power earth-shattering.

"I'm not afraid of them. After making some preparations, I'm going to force my way into the Sea of ​​Reincarnation and kill Xiaoyao. This guy has lived long enough and shouldn't be allowed to live." Wang Hongwu's eyes flashed with sternness, and he had already made his plans. Of those who were on the path to immortality back then, only Zhenyu Tianzun and Xiaoyao Tianzun were still alive. He wanted to kill both of them!

Duan De pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then frowned and said, "There are quite a few supreme beings in the Reincarnation Sea, seven or eight of them. If you were to ascend, you would also be in trouble. This is probably not a good choice. Moreover, as long as you make a move, I'm afraid all the forbidden zones will be watching, which could cause a great upheaval."

"I have my own plans. Having someone undergo tribulation to distract them is fine. Besides, they're not the only ones with Supreme Beings; we can also bring four." Wang Hongwu smiled and pointed towards Earth, where there was another 'Mingzun'!

With the added medicinal power of the Golden Elixir and the longevity substances, it's enough to restore the combat strength of the four Supreme Beings. Adding Chuan Ying, their Ziwei Imperial Court now has five Supreme Beings! It's a forbidden zone, so there's nothing to fear!
Hearing this, Duan De's brows relaxed, and he clapped his hands repeatedly, saying, "Good, good, good! Kill those bastards! As long as your two bodies are united, your physical body will be no less than that of a celestial artifact. You can stand there and be blasted by several ascended supreme beings without any problem!"
The only troublesome one is the Lord of the Undying Mountain. Back then, he was only half a step away from the near-immortal realm. After the battle, he devoured many supreme beings and underwent Nirvana. I wonder if Mai has taken that step.

"It's alright." Wang Hongwu waved his hand, still confident. Whether it was the Lord of the Undying Mountain or any other supreme being, anyone who dared to jump out would die.

Then, the two left the Tongtian Land and returned to the Nine Imperial Passes.

Inside the Purple Palace, everyone's heart pounded, as they inexplicably sensed that a major event would occur today.

clang!
For no apparent reason, the long-silent Eastern Emperor Bell suddenly resounded.

The tolling of the bell was filled with joy and excitement, surprising everyone and leaving them bewildered as to what this unexpected turn of events meant.

Only the Empress, the Dragon Girl, the Heavenly Maiden, and Huo Lin'er noticed and looked towards the heavens.

There, there are specks of crimson clouds and glittering gold.

It's getting richer and clearer.

At first, it was just a fleeting glimpse, but in the blink of an eye, it filled the sky, covered the universe, and even caused all the myriad paths to tremble and emit a mournful cry of ups and downs.

"Is that... a bridge?" "No, it's a main road!"

"This is the golden path exclusively for the Supreme One!" "Has a Dao Prover arrived?"

The Ziwei Imperial Court was greatly shaken, and everyone was shocked. This fluctuation was too violent and too shocking, making it difficult for them to discern. They could even sense that the power was not malicious, but rather very approachable.

Could it be the Divine Ruins Emperor?
Puzzled and confused, everyone tensed up.

Because these days have indeed been difficult. The forbidden zone is threatening, and the Undying Mountain is surrounding them. It can be said that every step is difficult. If it weren't for Chuan Ying and Qilin Emperor in charge, they would have been swallowed up long ago.

boom!
The next moment, the crimson-gold road stretched across the sky, rumbling loudly, with golden lotuses covering the ground all around, divine birds flying about, and the vast world trembling.

Above it, a being appeared, with dragon-like eyebrows and a high nose, tall and majestic, wearing an emperor's crown that flowed with purple-gold light, with its red hair tied up, wearing an ancient imperial robe embroidered with scenes of ascension and patterns of gods and demons submitting, its whole being flowing with rosy light, exuding nobility, possessing an aura of dominating the world and being the pinnacle of the world.

Around him, celestial marks appeared in abundance, with true dragons, qilin, kunpeng, thunder emperors, and divine phoenixes surrounding him, like an immortal lord descending to the mortal world.

"It's Emperor Ming! Emperor Ming has returned!" "Ten years have passed, His Majesty has finally returned!" The imperial court was immediately shaken, and everyone was shocked. Even the Qilin Emperor was filled with doubt and suspicion, scrutinizing him carefully. He wondered if he was mistaken. This shouldn't be the case. How could it be a cultivator who had reached the pinnacle of the Ninth Heaven and was about to attain enlightenment? Moreover, how could this fluctuation be more vigorous than his own, even surpassing his own peak period!
How can this be! ?
Ten years ago, he was just a near-seventh grader. When did he leap so far and reach this level?

Without a sound or a calamity, and with such exaggerated growth in strength, surpassing even the peak Emperor Venerable, what level is this? Is he directly catching up with the Emperor Venerable of yesteryear!
"The Emperor's aura is so strong, far exceeding the seventh level of the Heavenly Realm. What's going on? I clearly haven't sensed any fluctuations from the tribulation!"

"Not only that, he's even more powerful than the Ascended Supreme I've seen before, and he's somewhat... somewhat like the Undying Mountain Lord from back then!"

"What? The Lord of Undying Mountain is no ordinary Emperor. He was only half a step away from the Emperor level back then. How could Your Excellency reach this level in just ten years?"

The Great Saints Xuan Yin, Hao Yang, and Tian Yang were also shocked. They had a misconception that the Ming Emperor was even more amazing than the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone back then. What had happened to him?
What did he go through?
Even the Beast King of Slaughtering Heaven was stunned. He had cultivated diligently for so long and was only at the peak of the Great Saint. In the blink of an eye, that guy was already catching up with the legendary Emperor.

Is it real or fake? Is it some kind of illusion cast by some supreme being?
He wasn't the only one puzzled; the old dragon, who had recently advanced to the Quasi-Emperor level, blinked his eyes, scratching his head in disbelief. What had happened?
"Mingzun! You're back?" Only Chuanying was greatly shocked, knowing what had happened. He immediately stepped forward and carefully sensed it. There was no mistake, it was Mingzun's aura.

The former second-in-command of the ancient Heavenly Court, the successor appointed by the Emperor, possessed unparalleled strength, and could even overpower the Supreme One!

"Congratulations on your reincarnation, Uncle!" As the Emperor's disciple, the Emperor also knew some secrets. His expression was shaken, and he immediately bowed, thinking of many things.

"Hongwu!" The four women exclaimed excitedly. Ten years had passed, yet it felt like a century had gone by. In particular, they sensed a sense of vicissitude and a trace of something that did not belong to this era in Wang Hongwu.

The Empress, in particular, appeared dazed, a strange emotion welling up within her, as if a long-held obsession had finally been fulfilled. But it did not belong to her; it was another consciousness from the past. She was an independent individual.

"It is I. Now, my body is fully formed, and I fear no danger in the forbidden zones. Our era has arrived!"

Wang Hongwu surveyed the entire scene, then suddenly waved his hand. His body surged with battle blood, and a huge dragon-shaped pillar of light rose from the top of his head, disappearing into the heavens. The entire world trembled violently, and all things shook.

This aura did not spread outwards, but it clearly made everyone present feel his power, which was enough to make him look down on all emperors!
"May the Emperor reign for ten thousand generations, ten thousand generations, ten thousand generations!"

"Your Excellency is the true ruler of this world. Sweep away the forbidden zones and slay the Supreme Being!"

The people of the Imperial Court cheered with excitement. They were about to usher in a truly glorious era, breaking free from the shackles of the forbidden zone and dominating the rise and fall of the universe.

"The forbidden zone of life is not our only battlefield. To break into the immortal realm, shatter myths, shake the immortals and ask for longevity, that is the beginning of all glory. Our ultimate battlefield is far more vast and enormous than you can imagine!"

"Throughout the nine heavens and ten earths, across the celestial realms, countless vast and magnificent battlefields await you in the future. Our vision extends beyond this era; we will rise above all the ages! We will create miracles never before seen, and even the forbidden zones of life will tremble in our path!"

Wang Hongwu looked at them, made promises, and painted a grand picture of a great battle.

"I am willing to die for Emperor Ming!"

At the Purple Palace Imperial Court, the followers clenched their fists and couldn't help but roar. Their battlefield was so vast, with even the forbidden zone of life being just the starting point. This made them feel excited and their hearts surge.

What are these things now? They're just minor squabbles, far from being considered glorious.

In the future, if all of this comes true, they will truly create an unprecedented event, surpassing the mythical Heavenly Court. An eternal glory awaits, and a grand blueprint lies ahead.

"But, Emperor Ming, there is still the Tribulation of Proving the Dao ahead, as well as the Forbidden Zone and the Lord of the Undying Mountain. It will be very difficult for you. Can you get through it?" A veteran asked worriedly, his voice low but hitting the nail on the head.

In the next century, he will fight a bloody battle with all the supreme beings of the forbidden zones and clash head-on with the Lord of the Undying Mountain. In order to reach the pinnacle, he will face unimaginable dangers. He will fight alone, and they will be of no help to him!

Some people still harbor gloom in their hearts. Throughout history, there have probably been far more people who have attained enlightenment than the actual ancient emperors. Only a few with extraordinary opportunities have escaped death and ultimately succeeded.

Moreover, this life is different from the past. In the past, the supreme beings in the forbidden zone slept, and perhaps only when they were undergoing the final tribulation of the emperor would they be awakened, but by then it would be too late to stop them.

"No need to worry, I will slaughter all those in the forbidden zones and annihilate all the supreme beings!" Wang Hongwu smiled confidently. He would do it, and no one could stop him.

After meeting everyone, he returned to the main hall of the Heavenly Court, but suddenly turned around and saw a figure approaching.

Familiar, yet strange.

It's familiar because she's the Empress's daughter.

The reason she seemed unfamiliar was because her aura was different.

That wasn't her; it was someone from a much earlier time.

The Divine Phoenix Maiden, the true Immortal Emperor!
"Brother."

A call that transcends millennia, feels like yesterday.

Even Wang Hongwu was in a daze.

Not long ago, he personally helped the Immortal Emperor to proclaim herself emperor, and he witnessed her life over the years. Now, when they meet again, it feels as if a thousand lifetimes have passed.

He gently embraced that beautiful figure, and before his face touched hers, a passionate kiss followed.

After a long while, the two separated, and the Phoenix Maiden whispered joyfully, "I've finally waited for you, brother. I'm stronger than you now!"

"Congratulations, after countless ages, we have finally met again." Wang Hongwu sighed with emotion. It was truly not easy. For him, it was just a short cycle of reincarnation, but for the Divine Phoenix Maiden, it was an eternity of waiting and a lifetime.

But at that moment, the Phoenix Maiden's expression changed slightly, and her body twisted in an instant, splitting in two and being rejected by the original owner.

"So you did leave something inside my body." The Empress, regaining consciousness, snorted coldly, somewhat displeased.

The Undying Emperor glanced at her with a hint of obsession, somewhat unwilling to have his reminiscing interrupted, and said indifferently, "You were originally my creation of the Dao Fruit, just waiting for your brother. It's normal to have a backup plan. It's just an accident that you actually developed your own consciousness and even grew up. Heh, not bad."

Her posture was aloof and superior, like a mother or a creator, which displeased the Empress, who retorted, "What a fine Empress! The first thing you do to prepare for the future is to steal my man?"

Your man?!
Upon hearing this, the Immortal Emperor's obsession turned cold.

"Good, very good. The Dao Fruit I created with my own hands, a daughter-like existence, waiting for me in the mortal world, has now grown a rebellious bone in the back of her head, daring to steal my man!" The Undying Emperor's obsession sneered, crossing his arms and mockingly saying, "The reason he loves you is because you are a part of me. From beginning to end, my brother has only loved me. You are just a substitute."

"He is my man! I was the first to have him!" The Empress's daughter showed her sharp edge, not even giving in to the Emperor, who was like a mother to her. She even took a step forward and said, "You have never called him brother, but I have consummated our marriage and called him by the name you have always wanted to call but dared not! In this respect, I am better than you."

"Do you want to test the sharpness of my Heavenly Blade?" The Undying Emperor's eyes flashed with a cold light, even showing a hint of murderous intent, and his five fingers were already pressed on the hilt of the Heavenly Blade.

Clang! But the Empress was even more ruthless. She drew her sword on the spot, pointing it directly at the Undying Emperor, and said coldly, "My Heavenly Blade is not without its weaknesses!"

They drew their swords and faced each other, vying for power and jealousy, plunging the arena into chaos.

Wang Hongwu shook his head, strode forward, flicked his finger to sheath the Heavenly Blade, embraced the Heavenly Princess with his left arm and the Undying Emperor with his right, and pulled them both into his arms. He laughed and said, "There's no need to fight. We've waited for eternity, it shouldn't be a time for swords to be drawn. We still have a lot to say."

For a moment, the main hall fell silent as the three of them talked about their experiences over the past few days, creating a feeling of being a family.

Nothing more was said that night.

The next day, he began making arrangements. First, he sent someone to the Primordial Ancient Mine, and then he contacted his artifact spirit to meet with the Divine Ruins Emperor.

Finally, he even sent word that he was about to undergo a tribulation!
Emperor Ming is about to undergo a tribulation!
He's finally going to take that step.

"Am I about to undergo a tribulation? Ten years have passed, and I'm finally about to step through this barrier."

"I heard that he sent people to contact the Primordial Ancient Mine and the Divine Ruins, probably to find help; this hurdle is going to be difficult."

"I never thought such a day would come. I really don't think he has a good chance. The Lord of the Undying Mountain is watching from above, and all the forbidden zones are observing. As long as he undergoes his tribulation, he will inevitably be discovered."

"That first divine general of the ancient Heavenly Court could protect him for a while, but not forever."

"What do you know? This life is destined to defy the heavens. Emperor Ming will create the most glorious era in all time!"

"Alright, we'll wait and see how he responds to the Supreme's challenge."

The universe was abuzz with discussion. For the next few years, everyone talked about him, paid attention to his movements, and awaited the outcome.

The great calamity has reached its final stages. Once it appears, its power will be impossible to conceal, and it will inevitably shake the world. It is far too vast and terrifying.

Especially for someone like Emperor Ming, the tribulation of lightning would inevitably be earth-shattering.

At that time, with nowhere to hide, he will have to face the combined attack of all forbidden zones of life and the Lord of the Undying Mountain!

(End of this chapter)