The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 285 Sweeping Through Forbidden Lands, King of Kings

The barriers between the heavens trembled, drawing the attention of all living beings in the myriad realms.

An unusual sight appeared there: blood-red light shot into the sky, and the entire universe exploded. A magnificent blood-red light pierced through the heavens and the earth, staining all realms red—it was an extraordinary phenomenon.

Heaven weeps and the earth groans, the universe mourns, a supreme king has fallen!

And all of this was because of a hand, a giant hand that pierced through the desolate borders of the heavens and reached into the heart of all realms. Its might was awe-inspiring, and the imperial light surrounding it shone brightly, turning the mortal realm from darkness into daylight.

"Dead? A Celestial King who emerged from the forbidden area was slapped to death?"

"No, he wasn't killed by a single palm strike, but rather he was crushed to death as the palm was retracting."

"This... to kill a creature from a forbidden area, especially its king, has never happened before, has it?"

The leaders of the major sects in the mortal realm were all trembling, hardly believing their eyes. In particular, some of the ultimate beings in the ten ancient realms, and even some beings who had achieved the unity of the universe and were comparable to quasi-kings, frowned and said, "What a terrifying aura! Our ancestors said that we are really infinitely close to the ultimate realm."

Upon hearing this, many evolved beings were shocked. Was it true?

"With the unification underway, many variables have indeed emerged." An old man from the Buddhist realm has been resurrected. He has long white eyebrows, and his body shines in the void, like an ancient Buddha stepping out of history books. His body is covered with runes, resonating with all the Dao. This is also a Celestial King!
Within the ten ancient realms, each has a Celestial King. Even after experiencing a terrifying calamity, with civilizations experiencing a break and then reproducing, each realm still has more than ten kings, though the degree of recovery varies. In the past, they were all civilizations that had given birth to the ultimate evolutionary path, comparable to the Celestial Realm. It's just that the battle back then was too tragic, and they haven't recovered for a long time.

Back in the day, when the Immortal Realm and the Otherworld were at their peak, they were among the most powerful realms in the universe. The Immortal Realm even gave birth to a true ultimate evolver who protected the myriad worlds for a period of time. The Otherworld conquered and destroyed more than one ancient realm, making it a place that struck fear into the hearts of all.

"The unification of all heavens has led to the emergence of such a powerful figure; it's truly unexpected. Will the beings of the forbidden lands emerge to contend with him?"

Some immortal beings in the mortal realm looked at each other in bewilderment, feeling that a variable had suddenly appeared, breaking the original situation; otherwise, it would have been the pre-ordained prize of the Ten Ancient Realms.

At this moment, the sleeping Immortal Kings within the Ten Ancient Realms all gazed one after another at the place of change, including the creatures of the forbidden land. They were particularly furious, because since ancient times, their status among the heavens has been transcendent.

It even shows a tendency to surpass the Ten Ancient Realms, because each forbidden area has a powerful Immortal King, which is closely related to the Ultimate Land and has always been at its peak!

"Disrespect for the forbidden areas! Those guys from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are as disgusting as ever. Back then, the Heavenly Court wiped out dozens of forbidden areas, leaving less than ten. Hmph, and now another Celestial Court has appeared. These people are really going to keep this up!"

The creatures in the forbidden area grew cold. Not long ago, they were still proud of their status and position, but in the blink of an eye, one of their fellow cultivators was killed. Did the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths of yesteryear return to give them a warning?
Outside the boundary wall, Wang Hongwu also saw these creatures and said indifferently, "The heavens have become defiled again."

When did creatures that colluded with the bizarre become allowed to appear openly?

"They call it the forbidden land." The Emperor appeared, his body radiating the brilliance of the Kingly Way. After millions of years of cultivation, he had finally become an Immortal King and attained the rightful position.

The Divine Phoenix Maiden also appeared, with a cold laugh, and said disdainfully, "What an annoying title. Are there forbidden zones everywhere? Who gave them the audacity?"

She has also ascended to the realm of the Kingly Path, and with the help of her clan's precious techniques, her combat power is extraordinary.

"I have never tolerated any imperfections in my eyes, I will wipe them all out." Wang Hongwu's expression was cold, but he intended to completely eliminate them. As long as no quasi-Immortal Emperor level power intervened, not to mention the powerful royal laws and the subordinates he had subdued, just the sheer size of his body, which encompassed the Primordial Immortal Realm, the Dark Alien Realm, and half of the Boundary Sea, along with his body forged from the Kingly Mother Gold and the Dark Mother Gold, was enough for him to single-handedly sweep away all the Heavenly Immortal Kings!

For him now, the Immortal King is nothing. The formation of the human body and the heavens has given him the capital to crush all the kingly paths. He has even killed Emperor Guang. In the heavens where all the ultimate beings have died in battle, there is nothing to fear, except for some hidden places that are deeply associated with misfortune.

At the same time, he also kept an eye on those creatures from the forbidden area who were spouting nonsense. The one who spoke was a Celestial King. With a thought, Dark Mother Gold extended out and formed a cage that descended from the sky and immediately trapped the Celestial King.

"What is that?!" The creatures gathered in the forbidden area were startled and chose to scatter, only to find that the cage was incredibly hard, made of an unimaginable immortal metal material.

The Immortal King, who was covered by the giant hand, was even more alarmed. He knew that the owner of that giant hand had murderous intent towards him!

He attacked fiercely, even activating the ancestral technique of the Chaos Abyss, the Chaos Myriad Spirits Tribulation Song!
This piece of music is said to be related to the supreme soul-summoning sound of the River of Souls, capable of stealing the soul of even the king. When it is played, it sounds like someone is growling and chanting softly. Then a terrifying flute melody echoes, as if it wants to kill all spirits and annihilate the world.

However, these flying symbols crashed into the dark cage without being shaken in the slightest. Instead, a counterforce erupted, causing him to cough up blood. This was nothing more than a moth trying to shake a dragon, overestimating its own strength.

"That's... the mother metal formed from sacred matter? No, it's not a weapon, it's a part that expanded out of that person's body. Hitting it is no different from directly impacting that person's physique."

The other creatures in the forbidden area were horrified. How could someone possess such a powerful physical body? Was it truly still within the realm of the King's Way?
The next moment, the Immortal King, who was trapped in the prison, screamed and was immediately captured and flown to the boundary wall.

Then, Wang Hongwu reached out and grasped the Immortal King. The Mother Gold of All Things and the Mother Gold of Darkness covered it, instantly reshaping it and refining it into a pen.

The Immortal King's primordial spirit in the Chaos Abyss struggled within, growing increasingly terrified, for he had yet to see the true form of the master of that giant hand, which remained shrouded in a layer of nine-colored mist, making it impossible to discern its identity.

At this moment, he suddenly felt a sense of despair. This time, it was probably not some weakened ancient realm, but a true behemoth!
"Too many forbidden lands have been destroyed. Let your blood be the ink of my decree."

With a sweep of his brush, Wang Hongwu caused the blood of an immortal king to flow out, outlining characters of the Great Dao that illuminated the heavens, aiming to condense into an invincible royal decree.

Everyone was shocked and could hardly believe their eyes. What they saw was a Celestial King being grabbed and used as a pen, with his blood as ink to write the Great Dao decrees.
They even regard them as ants and don't care about them at all!
The creatures in the forbidden area, in particular, lost their previous arrogance and confidence, and felt that something terrible was about to happen.

The next moment, the boundary wall cracked open, torn apart by a powerful and terrifying bolt of lightning, and a beam of light flew towards all realms!

The light, carrying a terrifying aura, swept across the vast Yang realm, even intimidating the heavens and shaking the entire universe.

Emperor Wu issued a decree!
In an instant, countless people trembled, even true immortals could not withstand it and collapsed to the ground, uncontrollably submitting from their very souls, wanting to kowtow to it.

Who can defeat him? Who can stop him?
A single imperial edict can shake the world!

This is not only for all living beings, but also a declaration to the kings of all realms, with only one meaning: the position of the common ruler of all heavens will return to the nine heavens and ten earths!

"As expected, they've come to vie for the throne of unification!"

"Back then, there were rumors that the emperor from there emerged, illuminating all the heavens and saving everything. All the heavens and myriad worlds owed a great debt of karma. Could it be true that it must be repaid?"

The evolved beings of all races trembled in fear, their bodies out of their control. Most terrifying of all was the instinctive stirring of their souls, a desire to worship the decree.

The heavens seem to have spirits, and the heavens and earth tremble as if they were human!
This scene was terrifying. Many worlds simultaneously produced strange phenomena, all rumbling and trembling as if on a pilgrimage, with heaven and earth seemingly bowing in reverence to receive the imperial decree.

Those are beings who have embarked on the path to becoming emperors and kings, future Dao Ancestors, infinitely close to that realm, and even possessing imperial artifacts!

Within the Dao Realm, a Celestial King stared intently at the decree, attempting to deduce its contents. Suddenly, his body trembled, and he coughed up blood, his expression grave.

In other supreme ancient realms, there were kings investigating and sensing the gap between the two sides based on this decree. However, in the end, their expressions changed drastically, and they felt that the world had turned upside down and their primordial spirits were injured!
"A variable has emerged. In this era, the heavens desire to procure an emperor, and the harvest may be brought forward." From the ancient cycle of reincarnation, a dark figure emerged, like a ghost, swallowing up the sunlight, its full form obscured by the light.

He sighed, like a vengeful ghost who had lived for millennia, his voice chilling, ancient, and malevolent, giving one the feeling that they were about to fall into an abyss and sink into hell.

The next moment, the creature widened its eyes and stared at the figure outside the boundary wall, saying, "Where did this madman come from, daring to attack the forbidden area directly?"

Because right there, a magnificent figure appeared, its aura pointing directly at the several forbidden lands of the heavens that had just manifested!

Countless symbols of the Great Dao bloomed, and one after another, clusters of universes emerged and arranged, densely packed, causing the heavens and earth to tremble violently. They even emitted a grand sound of harmony with the Dao, which surrounded them. This was hardly like the procession of a Celestial King, but rather had a bit of ultimate power. Countless rays of divine light fell, and rain of light fell, illuminating all realms and shining upon the world.

He emerged from the chaos, his form shrouded in nine-colored mist, barely visible except for a bone staff and a bone crown atop his head. Yet, the aura emanating from him far surpassed the realm of the Kingly Path. Even more chilling was that he wasn't walking out, but being carried on the back of a powerful being—a mount!
But even as a mere mount, the oppressive aura it exudes sends chills down the spines of everyone online.

It appeared to be a sacred peacock, but it was quite different, as it had twenty layers of tail feathers spread out, each layer resembling a living being, a king, all guarding the central peacock king, as if twenty celestial kings were fused together into one.

Its steps were heavy, and the rise and fall of its tail feathers seemed to shake the eternal space and time.

"The pinnacle of the kingly path!"

These were the words spoken simultaneously by all the kings from various realms, their expressions grave. How could a mere mount possess such power?
Boo!
The next moment, the Peacock King let out a long cry, staring at the creatures of the forbidden land. The terrifying howl transformed into a raging torrent that swept over, instantly shattering a figure. Flesh and blood evaporated, bones shattered, and the primordial spirit vanished, resulting in an instant death.

Even a mere mount could kill a Celestial King with a single roar!
The scene here was terrifying. Chaotic energy permeated the air, and countless fragments of the Great Dao surrounded the peacock. The creatures in the area were about to scream in alarm. Not to mention the terrifying figure on its back, even its mount could suppress and kill them!
They came from the forbidden zone and knew a great deal, yet they were all filled with dread.

How can this person be so ridiculously strong?

The next moment, the peacock spoke its first words: "Where are the Dharma Protectors? Do you want the Heavenly Father to take matters into his own hands?"

As its words fell, a thunderous tremor shook the area behind it, revealing a vast shadow that caused all living beings to widen their eyes in astonishment. It was actually a complete great world.

It's even a foreign land that mysteriously disappeared during the Chaotic Ancient Era!
Immortal Realm, Otherworld, Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, Boundary Sea—things that disappeared during a great calamity have all reappeared today.
Is the world insane, or is something missing from their history?
What weighed heavily on the hearts of the kings was that there were actually 140 layers of royal radiance displayed above that alien realm, ranging from flawless immortal kings to the pinnacle, then to giants and supreme beings, and even imperial light.

what does this mean?
That Celestial Court Lord, the mysterious Martial Emperor, actually has more than a hundred kings under his command. Which other realm in the heavens has such a foundation?

"Father, why do you need to intervene in such matters?"

The kings from other lands shouted in unison, and all of them revived, giving birth to one hundred and forty kings!
They set their sights on the forbidden areas of the heavens: the Three Tribulations Land, the Chaos Abyss, the Star Feather Heaven, the Soul Light Cave, and the Silent Extinction Ridge. These five forbidden areas, renowned throughout the heavens, were their targets for conquest.

"These kings are so fierce and powerful, and for some reason, they all give me the feeling that they are more orthodox and more in line with the four ancient lands than we are? What's going on?"

This time, not only the immortal kings of the various realms, but even the beings who came out of the forbidden area were dumbfounded. How come these outsiders were carrying sacred substances?
If they are members of the Dark Familia, then why target them?
They don't understand, and no one will explain it to them.

The foreign kings only knew that the majesty of the Heavenly Father could not be desecrated, and that these so-called five forbidden lands would be washed away in blood!
They were like demon lords from the previous era, their blood-red light engulfing the land, making everything crimson and only their blurry outlines visible.

These people are terrifying. Each of them stands in their own place, as if they are standing in the beginning of time. The kingly radiance is surging, the aura is magnificent, and their true forms are manifesting. The universe is cracking and about to be destroyed!

"The Three Tribulations Land, huh, what a prestigious title. Let them face their tribulations today." A cold and ruthless being spoke, without a trace of emotion. It was Kun Di, the Immortal Refining Pot bobbing in his hand, having already chosen the forbidden land to be attacked.

“Interesting. Sparrows that have survived three great eons. I suppose the Heavenly Father would be interested in capturing some and making them submit to his throne.” The ancient ancestor from another realm was indifferent, surrounded by imperial light. Behind him stood the Demon King Pu, the Crimson King, and Wu Shang, all with cold expressions.

“Those who recite the true name of the Heavenly Father will attain eternal life in the cycle of reincarnation. The so-called forbidden lands are all lost sheep, waiting for the Heavenly Father's guidance to instantly attain enlightenment.” An Lan and Yu Tuo also appeared, followed by the Sword King and Qu Zhong. They swept across the area, suppressing all the beings in the forbidden zones present.

Subsequently, the coordinates of the Three Tribulations Land were discovered, and more than a hundred kings set out together and headed there.

The Three Tribulations Land is a world unto itself, inhabited by a race called the Three Tribulations Sparrows.

Today, however, they were greatly surprised to be attacked at their door.

"So what if we're from another realm! Our race is far more ancient than yours, having survived three great calamities that destroyed countless worlds. When you were at your peak, our race already existed!"

These creatures from the forbidden lands were not convinced. They looked down on one era after another, watching the rise and fall of the mortal world. Over the years, no one has dared to despise them like this.

In particular, when the alien realm and the immortal realm were at their peak, they were already second-level tribulation sparrows. Before that, in a time even more ancient than the years of the fall of the emperors, they roamed the world.

"They've actually started a war? And they're attacking a forbidden area right off the bat!"

"That's the Three Tribulations Sparrow Clan. They truly possess the unparalleled foundation of the past. It's just that their ancient ancestor has vanished without a trace."

Throughout the heavens, people's emotions were in turmoil. This was the first time someone had directly attacked the forbidden area and forcefully stormed in.

"Forbidden Zone? What a joke! Who dares to call it a forbidden zone in front of my interface!"

"We are the greatest forbidden zone in all realms!"

"For the sake of our Heavenly Father, lend a hand and spread glory in my foreign land."

The kings from other realms scoffed and charged forward with their vast domains. With a deafening roar, the boundary walls shattered, and the light barrier of the Three Tribulations Land was directly crushed. More than a hundred kings swept across the realms, determined to invade the forbidden area!

presumptuous!

In an instant, a Celestial King emerged from there to confront the other kings.

This forbidden area is clearly not lacking in kings, but there aren't that many guards; most of them have gone to unknown lands with the ancient ancestor.

Then the forbidden area brightened, the light of the Kingly Laws illuminating everything, making it appear both dazzling and dangerous.

Then, darkness fell again, as if a vast and boundless demon lord reached out and grabbed the Immortal King. It was Kun Di who made the move, directly throwing the Immortal King into the Refining Pot to refine it. The difference in power was too great.

Below, there was an enormous, blood-red maw, even more terrifying than a black hole, which was about to devour the entire universe, swallowing up all the starlight in the sky. That was the Crimson King, which immediately began to devour another Immortal King.

Then, the Demon King of Dandelions also took action, scattering dandelion seeds all over the sky to prevent anyone from escaping.

The ancient ancestor from another land crossed his arms and looked down, suppressing the changes in this place.

The alien realm overwhelmed the Three Tribulations Land, triggering a war between the great realms!

“Father, I will carry you to watch the battle.” Then, the Peacock King asked for permission, and after Wang Hongwu nodded, he carried him to the outside of the Three Tribulations Land to overlook the great battle.

Everyone held their breath, staring at the boundary wall, terrified and their hearts were breaking. What had happened there was truly horrific.

There are actually people in the world who dare to kill creatures from forbidden zones!

This scene is breathtaking!
This sudden return of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the Immortal Realm, and the Other Realm is truly terrifying. Not only did they directly unleash over a hundred Immortal Kings, but they also dared to directly attack the Forbidden City that has stood for millennia. Their audacity is astounding.

Are they really not afraid of having an unparalleled backup plan?

"Unification, huh? Is this a case of first dealing with external threats and then pacifying the internal?" A celestial king in the mortal realm sighed, feeling that the world was about to change.

The myriad realms of the heavens may need to change their names.

(End of this chapter)