The Legend of the Great Desolation: I Am the Fortress

The Three-Leaf Realm, deep within the Dark Sea of ​​Bitterness.

A ripple spread across an ancient, pitch-black cave, from which two figures emerged: the Lord of Mangya and the Venerable Dan.

"I apologize for the inconvenience. My disciple is about to return from the Origin Land, and it's time for him to leave this alien universe." The white-robed Overlord Mangya spoke with a smile, his face full of joy.

These two hundred thousand years are a very short time for a powerful being of the level of an Eternal Emperor.

Although brief, the Lord of Mangya was very satisfied with this trip to the Three Leaf Realm.

“Well, Brother Mangya has other important matters to attend to, so I won’t keep you any longer.” Venerable Dan nodded slightly.

"As for Brother Mangya sending his juniors to another universe for training and honing their skills, it's a trivial matter for Destruction and the other two ancient star lords. When Brother Mangya has a suitable junior who needs training, he can bring him over directly."

"Alright." The smile on the face of the Mangya Overlord was gentle, but suddenly, the smile on his face disappeared.

"This is... a top-tier emperor?"

The Lord of Mangya gazed into the distant void, as if he could sense the vast sea of ​​void far away, and the earth-shattering battle that had taken place there.

As Lei Zhan left the Three Leaves Realm to hone his skills and explore the Origin Land, his master naturally spared some attention to keep an eye on things. That's why he discovered this great battle immediately.

"A top-tier emperor?" A dangerous glint flashed in Dan Zun Zhe's beautiful yet aloof eyes.

"But your disciple is in danger, brother? There aren't many top-tier emperors in the entire alien universe, apart from those star lords, and even fewer top-tier emperors who would dare to harm your disciple..."

In terms of the Dao of Time and Space, Venerable Dan's understanding of it was naturally inferior to that of the Mangya Sovereign, who had achieved the status of a Sovereign. Therefore, he was also unable to perceive the great battle that was taking place in the endless, distant space.

“I am not very familiar with the emperors of this alien universe.” Overlord Mangya shook his head. “At least, the one who would take action against my disciple is not any of the star lords within the God of Destruction.”

As the Lord of Mangya spoke, he waved his hand.

Wow~~~
A huge image suddenly appeared in mid-air.

Near that vast and boundless sea of ​​void, a black-robed Daoist was engaged in a fierce and brutal battle with a blood-clad Emperor.

“This Blood-Clad Emperor…” Dan Zun Zhe’s gaze sharpened, but then she suddenly realized, and a smile appeared on her lips.

"Although this Blood-Clad Emperor has used his transformation technique to change his appearance, even I would not easily recognize him using only the watermark technique. However... some things cannot be changed."

"Oh?" Sovereign Mangya asked with some curiosity, "Did Venerable Dan recognize this Emperor's identity? Who exactly is this Eternal Emperor who fought with my disciple?"

“This Emperor…” Dan Zun Zhe looked at the figure in the picture with six arms, each arm holding a blood-red longsword, and said softly, “This Blood-Clad Emperor is the Three Silkworm Emperor that I mentioned to Brother Mangya.”

“Three silkworms?” Lord Mangya suddenly realized, “So it was this unlucky fellow.”

While visiting the Three Leaf Realm, in addition to the discussions among the rulers, Venerable Dan would naturally share some interesting anecdotes about this alien universe.

Among them were some pieces of information about this Three Silkworm Emperor.

"This is the one." Venerable Dan nodded slightly.

"Your disciple is only at the third level, and his understanding of the Dao is roughly comparable to those second-level Heaven-Defying Dao Lords. Yet, in a battle against these three silkworms, he manages to gain a slight advantage..."

"It's a pity. If he were a Fourth-Step Dao Lord now, he could probably have kept this Three Silkworm Emperor. At that time, there would probably still be an opportunity left for you, his disciple."

"Hmm? Venerable Dan, is the opportunity you mentioned the one with Emperor Fu Bo?" Lord Mangya immediately understood the implication and realized the opportunity Venerable Dan was referring to.

The Fu Bo Emperor, who had been relentlessly pursuing the Three Silkworm Emperors, was an Eternal Emperor who achieved his status through the Dao of Talismans. The Dao Talismans he crafted possessed immense power.

Most importantly, Emperor Fu Bo can refine his own natal talisman.

The natal talisman.

It is the highest achievement of Emperor Fu Bo in Dao talismans, possessing incredible power. If killed by an enemy, he can be reborn instantly with the help of his natal Dao talisman!

One natal talisman is equivalent to one life!

Furthermore, Emperor Fu Bo can even refine natal talismans that even Eternal Emperors can use.

“Yes,” said Venerable Dan. “These three silkworms have been relentlessly pursued by Emperor Fu Bo for nineteen Chaos Eras. They are sworn enemies, locked in a blood feud that is irreconcilable.”

After a moment of thought, Venerable Dan said, "His natal talisman is even somewhat useful to us."

"If Brother Mangya is willing to personally capture the Three Silkworm Emperor and then sit down and talk with Fu Bo, it probably wouldn't be too difficult to exchange for a natal talisman that the Eternal Emperor can use."

"A natal talisman..." Lord Mangya nodded slightly, "This treasure can indeed be of great use at crucial moments."

"Brother Mangya, are you tempted?" Venerable Dan smiled as well. "If I didn't not know the location of your disciple, I'm afraid I would have been tempted to capture him myself."

"This Three Silkworm Emperor is skilled at preserving his life and is also very cunning. When he failed to get other powerful figures to mediate, he simply hid in a secluded place where no one could find him. Your disciple has really had a stroke of good luck."

"Hahaha!" Lord Mangya laughed. "It's certainly not easy to let go of benefits that are offered to us. Would Venerable Dan be willing to suggest going together to take a look? That way, we can help act as a go-between."

“Then let’s go together.” Venerable Dan glanced at the black-robed youth fighting with the Three Silkworm Emperor in the scene, and then nodded in agreement.

……

Rumble~~~~~

The battle in the chaotic void continued.

The mighty Nine Origin Secret Techniques, like nine dragons, together with the massive projection of the Heart World, suppressed and strangled the blood-clad youth in the center.

"Three Silkworm Emperors, surrender!" Lei Zhan's voice boomed like thunder. "In terms of strength, you and I are evenly matched, and I may even have a slight advantage."

"In terms of speed, your escape technique is indeed very fast, but I am skilled in the art of time and space and am not slow either."

"In terms of burst damage... you're no match for me. And I have a cosmic treasure; even if I only have one, it can keep me company for a long time."

"Hmph! Kid, you're too proud of yourself!" The Three Silkworm Emperor's face was quite ugly.

There's no other reason than that this kid in front of me is too troublesome!

Despite being only a third-step Dao Lord, his divine power and magical power seemed inexhaustible. He continuously used the treasures of the universe to fight against him, yet he showed no signs of fatigue.

Furthermore, the power unleashed by using the treasures of the universe is terrifying, even exponentially stronger.

"What an uncanny kid! This kind of method to enhance strength is unmatched even by some supernatural powers. Moreover, this technique seems to be more like the legendary technique of combining three forces."

After a fierce battle, the Three Silkworm Emperor naturally noticed something amiss.

Simply activating the power of the Dao or the power of a cosmic treasure can at most make even the most extraordinary Three-Step Dao Lord comparable to a top-tier Emperor.

However, with the blessing of this secret technique, the power unleashed by Lei Zhan underwent a qualitative leap.

"If we keep fighting like this, we won't be able to capture the Three Silkworm Emperors at all." Although he had a slight advantage, Lei Zhan felt a sense of calm.

He understood very well that it would be difficult to kill or spare the Three Silkworm Emperors in a battle. But it wasn't impossible.

After all, he was only able to suppress it by relying on the power of the cosmic treasure and the profoundness of the fourth form of the Origin Heart Sutra.

In reality, when it comes to understanding the Dao, Lei Zhan's ultimate spacetime Dao is only at the second level, at most comparable to those most heaven-defying three-step Dao Lords.

The realm of Dao discussion is roughly equivalent to the threshold of a top-tier emperor. "After receiving the 'One Thought Desire Realm' passed down by the Flowing Cloud Sovereign, my main body and second primordial spirit began to comprehend it. Under the acceleration of spacetime tens of thousands of times, I have also grasped a smattering of it. But if I want to influence a top-tier emperor, I must at least achieve minor success."

Lei Zhan spared a sliver of his attention to ponder, "To achieve minor success in the Desire Realm, I'm afraid... the only way is to use the Enlightenment Pearl!"

The mental power secret technique left behind by the Cloud Lord is very powerful, but it depends on who uses it.

"I'll use the Enlightenment Pearl! This is my only chance, my only chance to kill these Three Silkworm Emperors!" Lei Zhan thought to himself.

Mental power is ethereal yet incredibly powerful. And Lei Zhan only needs one opportunity to kill this Three Silkworm Emperor.

"Kill!" The Three Silkworm Emperor was surrounded by a sea of ​​blood.

With a loud boom, countless sword energies filled the surrounding area, and endless crimson sword light swirled like a wheel, instantly forming a huge world of crimson sword energy.

"Go!" Lei Zhan didn't dare to be careless. With a thought, the nine dragons around him immediately flew out, forming a chaotic world where yin and yang intertwined. At the same time, the vast projection of the world of the heart was also crushing it.

The world projection is attached to the Yin-Yang Chaos World, striving to collide with the surrounding world of sword energy.

Boom boom boom! ! !
The two worlds collided, wrestling each other in a frenzied battle, plunging the world into darkness.

"That's exhilarating! That's exhilarating!" Lei Zhan laughed loudly, as the treasure of the universe clashed wildly with the Three Silkworm Emperor.

Every collision was earth-shattering.

"Seven emotions and six desires, the hustle and bustle of the mortal world..."

As Lei Zhan's thoughts raced, the 108 illusory trials he had experienced within the Tower of Inquiry surfaced in his mind.

At the same time, an invisible force surged into the soul and spirit of the towering figure like a tide, instantly making him feel extremely comfortable and peaceful.

Seven emotions and six desires, the mortal world tempers the heart.

Under this invisible force, both the original body that was fighting against the Three Silkworm Emperor and the second primordial spirit in the infinitely distant Eight Great Origin Domains Blazing Sun Domain were comprehending the 'One Thought Desire Realm' together.

The Tower of Inquiry is very familiar to me.

In fact, the 108 illusions of the Tower of Inquiry are tests created by the Flowing Cloud Master using the most advanced mental power secret technique, 'One Thought Desire Realm', as the core.

Lei Zhan had undergone countless "heart-questioning" trials and was already very familiar with this secret technique.

Now, in this mysterious state, his understanding of this mental power technique is progressing by leaps and bounds.

Wow~~~
At this moment, Lei Zhan's aura suddenly became ethereal and uncertain, like a cloud, a wisp of wind, a drifting leaf, or a ray of gentle sunlight breaking through the darkness.

It will make other practitioners feel comfortable involuntarily when they see it.

People would naturally feel close to Lei Zhan, and even the Three Silkworm Emperor, whose eyes were originally filled with mad killing intent, couldn't help but relax when he saw Lei Zhan.

"The seven emotions..."

"The six desires..." Lei Zhan smiled.

The more powerful a person is, the stronger their Dao heart becomes.

However, the Nightmare Manipulation Technique created by the Cloud Master can arouse the seven emotions and six desires of cultivators, and stir up the deepest desires buried in the hearts of cultivators.

"Hmm? This is..." Emperor Sancan's expression changed slightly, "Enlightenment? This... what kind of secret technique is he comprehending? Just one glance at it, and the killing intent in my heart unconsciously lessened a bit!"

The Three Silkworm Emperor was very apprehensive.

Mental power cultivators are the most troublesome and difficult beings in the endless realm.

And those cultivators who could subtly influence him with just a glance were beings he couldn't afford to offend.

"Go! Go quickly! This monster has probably comprehended some incredible mental power technique!" The Three Silkworm Emperor had only one thought left in his mind.

call.

Without a second thought, the endless sword light and blood light around the Three Silkworm Emperor frantically enveloped Lei Zhan, while he himself transformed into a streak of blood light and flew rapidly into the distance.

"With one thought, the realm of desire arises!"

Lei Zhan, however, watched the Three Silkworm Emperor fleeing at high speed from afar, and spoke softly, his voice very calm.

Wow~~~
Suddenly, an invisible surge of mental energy swept across the distance of space and enveloped the Three Silkworm Emperor, whose blood-red light was overwhelming.

A beautiful and real world appeared before my eyes.

"Hahaha! I'm invincible!"

"Another universe! I have obtained another universe! I am the master of this universe!"

"Lord of the Destruction God Court, Fu Bo... all of you, submit to my feet!"

"And there's also Venerable Dan..."

Inside the enormous palace, the Three Silkworm Emperors sat high on their thrones, looking down upon those below. Below them stood the Lord of the Destruction God Court, the three ancient star lords, and numerous powerful beings from the entire alien universe, all respectfully submitting to him.

Meanwhile, the aloof yet stunningly beautiful Dan Zun rose from below to attend to him.

"Venerable Dan, your Daoist partner has been dead for who knows how long, why bother with all this trouble?" The Three Silkworm Emperor's blood-red eyes were filled with lewdness, and an almost endless lust surged into his heart in an instant.

"Hahaha! Why not become my Daoist partner and cultivate the Great Dao together? As long as you please me, I might just use the power of another universe to resurrect them..."

The Three Silkworm Emperor laughed triumphantly, but a sense of dread crept into his heart, as if a great terror was about to befall him.

"No! No! No!"

"This is all an illusion, it's all fake!"

"Break! Break! Wake up!"

The Three Silkworm Emperor was struggling internally, but all his efforts seemed in vain beneath the overwhelming ambition and lust buried deep within his heart.

He desperately tried to struggle, but the world around him felt like a swamp, frantically entangling his consciousness and making it difficult for him to break free.

His consciousness was struggling desperately.

Finally, with a soft "poof".

The illusion around him shattered, and he finally broke free. The consciousness of the Three Silkworm Emperor returned to normal, and he regained control of his body.

"Huh? This is..."

The Three Silkworm Emperor, whose eyes were still somewhat dazed, opened them, but a hand was reflected in his eyes.

A huge hand wearing a silver-white glove, obscuring the sky and the sun.

...(End of chapter)