The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 232 The Holy Spirit of Kunlun Appears, Emperor Ming Steps into the Forbidden Zone

The Ming Emperor is about to undergo a tribulation!
This upheaval swept across the universe, shaking all the stars and realms.

Having quelled the dark turmoil and killed the Supreme Being, the Emperor's strength and prestige are beyond doubt. If he were to attain enlightenment, even the forbidden zones of life would have to lie dormant.

Similarly, this also means that if he wants to undergo tribulation, he will be blocked by all the supreme beings, and many people will even be born to fight him to the death!

"Palace Master, the Ziwei Imperial Court has been reborn, and Emperor Ming has returned." Deep within the Netherworld, before the Zhenyu Palace, a corpse spirit respectfully kowtowed, seeking instructions from the place where Emperor Zhenyu slept.

After a long while, a voice came from there, indifferent: "Light that incense stick and tell the Undying Mountain that it's time to deal with it."

Then, the corpse spirit lit a blood-red phoenix-patterned incense stick, sending out a message.

The next moment, a cold and ruthless snort came from the Undying Mountain, which made all the stars in the sky tremble and caused some powerful people to feel cold and freeze in place.

"That mountain lord has been born?" Everyone felt a chill in their hearts. This was a truly powerful figure who surpassed even the supreme beings, unfathomable. If he were to make a move, who knew what kind of calamity it would bring? Even immortal artifacts might not be able to withstand it.

"This is getting interesting, things are really getting lively." Within each of the forbidden zones, divine senses were probing out, cold and impatient, awaiting the arrival of the Ming Emperor's calamity.

That will be the day they join forces to crush him.

Such an extraordinary person is not allowed in this world.

Meanwhile, Wang Hongwu sat calmly in the Heavenly Court, facing the Divine Ruins Emperor. After besieging the Undying Mountain Lord, this supreme being returned to the forbidden zone, racking his brains for a way to break the deadlock and prolong his life. Until today, his disciple, the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Holy Spirit, told him that the Ming Emperor had some remaining Nine-Turn Golden Elixir liquid, which could help him extend his life for another lifetime!

So, here he comes.

"Your Majesty, you are truly capable. I never imagined you would manipulate the world so easily, treating the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone and the Lord of the Undying Mountain like fools." Upon truly seeing Wang Hongwu, even the Divine Ruins Emperor was horrified. This guy's strength had ballooned to such an extent in just ten years, surpassing even his own peak strength! Yet, no one outside knew this; everyone thought he was about to undergo the Quasi-Eighth Tribulation!
This is probably the tribulation to attain enlightenment!

I can't even imagine what those guys would look like and feel after falling into the pit, being treated like fools.

"They're just a bunch of skeletons in a tomb, all destined to die." Wang Hongwu didn't care at all, waiting to catch them like turtles in a jar.

Seeing this, the Divine Ruins Emperor pondered for a moment and said cautiously, "Your Majesty is very talented, but I still have to remind you that the Lord of the Undying Mountain is extremely powerful and may have reached the level of the Emperor in the past. Moreover, there are many forbidden zones now and a considerable number of Supremes. Even if you have the strength, you must act with caution."

“Indeed, Fellow Daoist is right; a true man should be like a dragon, able to rise and hide. When rising, he soars through the universe; when hiding, he conceals himself and awaits the opportune moment, adapting to circumstances, just as a person who has achieved his ambitions roams freely across the world. Your Majesty need not be in a hurry.” Just then, another voice rang out. It was the arrival of the other two ancient emperors that the Qilin Emperor had brought back from the Primordial Ancient Mine!
The one who spoke was a middle-aged man with purple hair flowing down his shoulders; it was none other than Wanlong Huang.

Wang Hongwu shook his head. "Time waits for no one. One's life is the life of ten thousand generations. We must fight for it!"

"With all calamities looming, even if one must contend, one should humble oneself and await the opportune moment. Take the Lord of the Undying Mountain, for example. He founded a divine dynasty, established divine generals, and stabilized the world. He was transformed by bathing in imperial blood amidst the mortal realm. This is truly a great calamity." Another person also spoke up to advise him. This was the Golden Emperor. Even he deeply felt the terrifying strength of the Lord of the Undying Mountain. He feared that even four Ascended Supremes could not stop him.

Wang Hongwu scoffed, "He's all bark and no bite, he's afraid to risk his life for great things, and he'll kill him sooner or later for the sake of profit!"

"Even a hero can't fight four hands. Like those heroes of the forbidden zone, who once attained enlightenment and looked down upon the world, each of them possessed a supreme Dao. If they were to gather together, it would be a calamity." The Qilin Emperor sighed softly. Mentioning the supreme beings, they were not to be trifled with. If they were to all emerge to share the spoils of the Bright Venerables and the Heavenly Court, the gains and losses would be equal, and many would be willing, since not all of them would reach the ultimate sublimation.

Upon hearing this, Wang Hongwu laughed even louder, "A rabble, clinging to life, all of them are worthless cowards. If it weren't for the lack of heroes in this era, how could such scoundrels have become famous? I will kill them all on sight!"

“Those who wish to attain the Dao all possess lofty ambitions, know when to advance and retreat, have the potential to encompass the universe, and the ambition to swallow the heavens and earth. In the eyes of Emperor Ming, none of the heroes of this world are worthy of his attention. Who can be the leader of the imperial path?” Hearing his arrogant words, Emperor Shenxu could not help but stand up.

"The leader of the Imperial Way? Heh."

Far away, yet so close at hand, it's all me!

Wang Hongwu laughed loudly, pointed around at the world, and then stomped forward with his last foot, pointing to the sky and pressing down on the earth, declaring himself the only one worthy of respect.

If it were me who could lift stones to mend the sky, who else but me?

At this moment, an unprecedentedly powerful aura emanated from his body, vast and boundless, possessing the unique charm of the mythical era. The Six Paths of Reincarnation disc appeared and disappeared. All these sights caused the Divine Ruins Emperor's expression to change. He sensed a certain fluctuation and couldn't help but sigh softly, "Should I address you as Emperor Ming or Venerable Ming?"

The Venerable One?!
Upon hearing these two words, the expressions of the three ancient emperors present changed. They had also excavated the remnants of the mythological era and knew a lot. They had heard of the Supreme Celestial Venerable, the Tenth Celestial Venerable, whose brilliance could not be overshadowed even by the current Emperor Venerable. He was suspected of having slain an immortal corpse!
But now, some people are saying that the Ming Emperor is the Ming Venerable. How can this not be astonishing?
This means that the Ming Emperor already possessed that kind of power.

"It was all me. Now that I have been reincarnated and my strength has been restored, I was able to set up a scheme to kill all the Venerable Ones." Wang Hongwu nodded, his expression calm, but his words caused the four great emperors to tremble in their hearts and couldn't help but feel terrified.

It turned out to be true!
Is immortality real? Is reincarnation real?
In an instant, their eyes burned with fervor. This represented a momentous event, no less significant than the path to immortality. It was as if they had found hope for a new life, and no one could ignore it.

As for other thoughts, they weren't so easily aroused. First, they could clearly sense the opponent's strength and their past achievements; second, the two sides had a close relationship and were practically family; moreover, the three of them were indebted to the other party, and that longevity substance was no joke, plus there was Chuan Ying standing outside.

“There is indeed reincarnation in the world, but it is different from what you know,” Wang Hongwu said calmly, then added, “You don’t need to worry. If this matter succeeds, I have my own way to help you achieve immortality, and entering the Immortal Realm will not be difficult.”

With the longevity substance he gifted as a guarantee, its existence was also proof, so people naturally believed it to some extent. After all, Mingzun had truly entered the path to immortality back then, and no one "understood immortality better" than him.

"So, what arrangements do you have for this calamity, fellow Daoist? If we don't divert the Supreme's attention and target, we'll be at a great disadvantage." The Qilin Emperor asked. The three of them had already refined the longevity substance, their condition had improved, and they had the opportunity to emerge and fight. However, this amount was still a drop in the ocean for the vast forbidden zone.

"Of course, I will send another Ming Emperor to undergo tribulation, while I will go to the forbidden zone to kill people. However, I will trouble you to go to Earth to draw attention to the situation." Wang Hongwu smiled slightly and pointed in the direction of Kunlun on Earth.

On his own, it would be difficult to attract a tribulation of lightning that would not affect him. However, there is another being who is both a holy spirit and a weapon, who can be born to attract a tribulation of lightning. Moreover, his aura is exactly the same as his, and he can attract the supreme beings.

He himself could force his way into the Sea of ​​Reincarnation and kill the Carefree Celestial Venerable!

Alright! The four emperors are decisive people. Now that they have all stood on the side of the Bright Lord, they will naturally not hesitate any longer.

Wang Hongwu nodded in satisfaction, flicked his finger, and the medicinal power of the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir belonging to the Heavenly Venerable of Annihilation entered the body of the Divine Ruins Emperor, causing his aura to surge and instantly return to the peak of his imperial destiny. He couldn't help but laugh, "Haha, thank you, Venerable Mingzun, I will help you in this battle."

Meanwhile, rumors about Emperor Ming's tribulation intensified, and the entire forbidden zone became aware of it.

"Whether it is a continuation of the old era or the beginning of a new era, we shall wait and see."

This may be the beginning of an era, or it may be the end; they are all waiting for a dramatic change to happen.

Because they all had a premonition.

Chaos is about to break out.

On the same day, on Earth, in Kunlun.

At the foot of the Ninety-Nine Dragons Mountain, a figure slowly opened his eyes, and seven colors of light—red, black, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple—bloomed. A thick layer of stone core and golden armor shattered instantly, bursting forth with divine radiance.

In an instant, his five great secret realms glowed simultaneously, countless symbols lit up within him, and one portal after another opened. He was blessed by heaven and earth, with a vast expanse of auspicious energy.

In that vast ocean of myriad paths, a golden, chaotic humanoid figure rose from the Ninety-Nine Dragons Mountain, roaring across the myriad stars and realms, causing the universe to collapse!

The heavens trembled for him, and the universe shook for him. The moment he was born, his power overwhelmed the ancient and primordial world. He received the blessings of the heavens, possessed unparalleled divine laws, was born in accordance with the will of heaven and earth, and perfected all kinds of secret techniques and forbidden supernatural powers on his own. His magical power was boundless.

He was born of heaven and earth, a son of the heavens, with boundless supernatural powers. Strange phenomena rotated around him: a blood phoenix struck the sky, immortal tears fell, divine marks were everywhere, eternity was reflected, a black dragon meandered, and countless tribulations occurred. Chaos and seven colors rose together, all things revived and withered, and the myriad paths of the universe resonated in harmony. After millions of years of nurturing, he was born into the Great Perfection!
The humanoid figure reigned supreme in the heavens, its body resounding like thunder, emitting a deafening sound. The eight great immortal golds—Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold, Feather Transformation Azure Gold, Immortal Tear Green Gold, Divine Mark Purple Gold, Eternal Blue Gold, Dragon Pattern Black Gold, Dao Tribulation Gold, and Seven-Colored Immortal Gold—radiated outwards, while chaotic energy surged and evaporated, making the entire body blaze with intense heat, as if immortal fire were burning the heavens.

At this moment, not only did the heavens congratulate him, but they also brought down a great calamity for him—not a calamity for enlightenment, but a calamity of war!

Because it is both a sacred spirit and a weapon forged by man, its creation will inevitably be followed by a tribulation. Only by overcoming this tribulation can it be sublimated. With its strength, such a tribulation is naturally not difficult for it.

At the very moment the Kunlun seal was triggered, in the endless, distant Chaos Sea, a figure sitting idly opened his eyes.

"You're back?"

A whisper arose, carrying a complex and unspoken emotion.

boom!
The next moment, in the depths of the universe, endless celestial light surged, and even the starry sea trembled. All living beings in this world were shocked and looked up at the sky, for an unprecedented catastrophe had occurred.

That was even more intense than the tribulation of attaining enlightenment, reaching an extreme, as if it transcended all paths and was no longer tolerated.

"Ancient Emperor above, is this fluctuation about to destroy the universe and recreate everything? How can it be so violent!"

"The source is Earth, and this aura belongs to Emperor Ming. There's no mistake. He's actually reached this point, undergoing such a fierce tribulation!"

"This is the tribulation of the eighth heaven? I find it hard to believe."

Not only were there beams of light from the heavens, but also a terrifying sight of blood flowing like rivers and overflowing the graveyard, shocking everyone present.

What kind of catastrophe is this?
Is this the kind of tribulation that occurs at the eighth level of the Quasi-Emperor realm?
On Earth, a deafening roar resounded, shaking the universe and causing the stars to tremble. The Chaos Immortal Golden Spirit raised his fist, shattering the thirty-three layers of the heavens, its power surging to infinite heights. Had he not intentionally controlled it, all the stars and myriad realms would have exploded. Endless chaos and immortal energy permeated the air, and star space was submerged by symbols—the aura was terrifying beyond measure!
This is practically like a divine artifact being born!
"Starting the tribulation so soon? So confident."

All the penalty areas were stunned. So direct? So obvious?
Aren't you going to try to cover it up at all?

They were speechless; this was too disrespectful to the Supreme Being, and far too arrogant.

Everyone is cautious when undergoing tribulation, afraid of being discovered. But Emperor Ming didn't even bother to delay with the array patterns; he just went straight for the explosion, as if he wanted everyone to know.

"Did he evolve into a chaotic entity? That makes sense; he certainly had that kind of opportunity back then." Within the Sea of ​​Reincarnation, Yun Gen murmured, noticing some changes, but this only excited him more, and he licked his lips.

The power of the Chaos Body was already proven in the mythological era, and it would be even better if one could fuse with such a body.

"You're courting death." A cold voice echoed from the Undying Mountain, its killing intent palpable.

"Heh, interesting. So young and already aiming for a higher level. Impetuous and rash. Is it confidence, or is he courting death? His foundation isn't solid enough yet." A Supreme Being chuckled, his voice icy.

Many people know that this calamity cannot be concealed, but array patterns can be used to delay its discovery. However, this time is different; it is bright and clear, like a beacon in the universe.

Someone else spoke up, thinking of the Ascension Cauldron, and whispered, "Perhaps there's a chance to succeed!"

"This tribulation is too fierce. The Venerables may not be willing to risk their lives. Perhaps he really has a chance to get through it!" a Supreme Being muttered to himself, because it was only the eighth level of the tribulation, and there were still two chances to stop it.

This matter had a great impact. The Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zone were discussing it, while all living beings in the universe were dumbfounded and speechless with shock.

But soon, Earth was hit by an unprecedentedly fierce attack.

Above Kunlun, a hand covered in scales and armor emerged from the endless void, shaking all directions and causing chaos to surge. This boundless hand slapped towards the Chaos Immortal Golden Saint Spirit undergoing tribulation.

The vast starry sky was instantly turned into a wasteland. Countless celestial structures were all shattered, and ruins and dust were everywhere. However, he did not take this palm strike seriously at all. He stomped down and shattered it into pieces.

"Yes, there's no mistake. With such strength, there's no one else like him in this world."

The fact that he displayed such combat power did not surprise the other venerable ones, after all, he had not shown his true form, and that was Emperor Ming.

Unfortunately, such a figure must not be allowed to grow up, otherwise, when that time comes, he will sweep across the past and present for 100,000 years, kill until no one in the world dares to claim supremacy, and destroy all enemies!

"Even rats in the gutter dare to plot against me! They will all die." The voice of the Holy Spirit manipulated by Wang Hongwu's consciousness was cold and hard, with a metallic scraping sound that made the universe tremble and produce an echo like metal weapons.

Such an attitude and such words are undoubtedly arrogant and presumptuous. No one has ever dared to treat the Supreme Being like this before, no one!

"Hehe, hahaha!" A supreme being laughed, and this entire universe trembled, as if it were about to collapse at any moment!

Finally, his laughter transformed into boundless killing intent, directly shattering the Immortal Source as he prepared to attack.

In the past, his Dharma body tried to stop Emperor Ming when he was crossing the seventh heaven, but was killed. Now, his true body has emerged with a magic array and an ultimate divine weapon, wanting to take revenge and devour the blood and bones of Emperor Ming.

After all, based on previous deductions, he is not yet a true mortal enemy of the Supreme Being, and once he reaches the ultimate level, "his chances of winning are very high."

The ascended imperial path is only against the eighth level of heaven; the advantage lies with me!
However, a figure appeared and stopped him, saying calmly, "Fellow Daoist, why be so cold? Your killing intent is too astonishing."

"Divine Ruins Emperor? It's you again!" The Supreme Being who had emerged from the world sneered. He hadn't expected this guy to stand firmly on Emperor Ming's side and offer such full support. It was truly unexpected.

"Fellow Daoist, this is not something you should be involved in. You alone cannot stop it." With a boom, another immortal source broke open, and a supreme being emerged from the immortal tomb, his killing intent unwavering.

The Chaos Immortal Golden Saint turned his head coldly, pointed at them, and said, "Those who obstruct me, no matter where you come from or who you are, will die!"

"Oh, what a loud tone!"

The next moment, people from the Divine Ruins, the Primordial Ancient Mine, and the Burial Sky Island spoke, their voices growing increasingly cold. They appeared simultaneously, the three supreme beings, Ao Shixing, all in excellent condition, showing no fear even after reaching the pinnacle of their power.

The people from the Immortal Tomb also approached. The four supreme beings gazed at the location of the Holy Spirit and stepped closer, saying, "Now, can we kill you?"

"Kill me? Ha, ha, ha ha!" The Chaos Immortal Golden Spirit laughed, pointing at them and saying, "If you have the ability, then come and try!"

"Insolence!" the Supreme Being of the Divine Ruins roared, unleashing a fierce and unparalleled attack. No one in the world could stop him. He manifested a spear that pierced through ten thousand paths, piercing through the heavens and shattering the earth, and stabbed the Holy Spirit who neither dodged nor evaded.

The aftershocks swept across the land, leaving a sharp gap in the edge of the universe, spanning trillions of light-years—an unimaginable feat.

"Hmph, how arrogant."

The remaining three Supreme Beings sneered. Did he think his body was made of immortal gold?
Too arrogant.

However, the next moment, something shocking happened, and the Supreme Being of the Divine Ruins' expression changed drastically.

Because the spear shattered instantly after it hit him!

Crack, crack, a series of shattering sounds rang out, the spear let out a mournful cry, the spear tip that struck the Chaos Immortal Golden Holy Spirit broke into pieces, the Imperial Laws also scattered, and before even the counter-force was triggered, it broke on its own!
!! ?
The Supreme Beings were all shocked. What kind of physical body was this?
The ultimate divine weapon shattered on its own?

"Ant, are you tickling me?"

Wang Hongwu remained unmoved, pointing out with one finger, unleashing eight-colored immortal golden light, surrounded by chaotic energy, directly shattering the remaining spear from head to tail!

With a single finger, the imperial weapon shattered.

Then he spread his five fingers wide, grabbed the spirit of the artifact, and crushed it in his palm before giving it a chance!
Boom! The heavens and earth trembled. A supreme divine weapon was destroyed so easily. Incredibly, he casually flicked his wrist, and the fragments were imbued with terrifying power, piercing through the universe and shooting into the body of the Divine Ruins Supreme, bringing with them a large spray of blood.

"what?"

The remaining three supreme beings were alarmed and realized that something was wrong. They immediately stepped forward to help and attacked together. The four of them joined forces and used their ultimate forbidden techniques. Their dazzling imperial laws were connected to each other and created a myriad of killing patterns.

The encyclopedia was magnificent and vast, radiating the power to suppress the universe, and bringing down the three dazzling paths of the Great Dao. Although they had not yet been sublimated, their killing power was already extremely terrifying.

However, faced with this attack, Wang Hongwu simply watched indifferently. His cold eyes and aloof, arrogant demeanor silently conveyed two words:

Ants!
"Arrogant and conceited!"

This stance undoubtedly provoked the supreme beings present, who exerted even greater effort to push the diagram to suppress the enemy.

In an instant, a dazzling light burst forth from outside the Earth, a brilliant radiance that caused all paths to groan and the heavens to tremble, as the imperial path surged there.

"Hmph, nonsense. Trying to fight four against one? Do you think you're an emperor?"

The four supreme beings sneered, all watching with confidence, having already witnessed the scene of the Bright Lord falling to his death, stained with blood.

However, the result was quite different from what they had expected.

Amidst the billowing dust, the Dao diagram shattered, and the Dao trajectory collapsed, yet a figure remained steadfastly standing there, unchanged.

My clothes are untouched by dust, yet the path stretches endlessly!
The combined attack of the four supreme beings failed to leave any mark on the Chaos Immortal Golden Holy Spirit.

"Like a frog in a well, looking at the sky from the bottom, a few flies bumping against the wall, how easy is it for an ant to shake a tree? What a joke!"

He looked down coldly and mockingly, surrounded by chaotic energy, mysterious and ancient, like an emperor whose aura was terrifying. Only his eyes were as cold as blades, and his beams of light shone brightly through the mist!
The Chaos Body is perfectly integrated with the Eight Great Immortal Metals. It possesses both the power of the Chaos Law to devour all things and the indestructible mystery of the Immortal Metals. Even the Supreme Being cannot shake its physical body.

"This, this, is impossible?"

Even the four supreme beings felt a chill run down their spines. Unfortunately, even though they had guessed the power of the Emperor Ming, they still underestimated him. The body forged from the eight immortal metals and the Chaos Body was impervious to all magic, and they could hardly even leave a mark on it.

Meanwhile, in the Sea of ​​Reincarnation, a figure strolled with his hands behind his back, easily stepping into the forbidden area and overlooking this ancient land.

In an instant, celestial light, dazzling and supremely brilliant, engulfed the Sea of ​​Reincarnation, accompanied by a resounding grand sound:
"Yunheng, I've come to kill you!"

(End of this chapter)