The Great Ruler: Starting from the Dark Ages

Chapter 103 His Time is Approaching, the Immortal Emperor Launches a Sneak Attack
After a moment of disorientation, the figure of the God-Slaying Emperor transformed into a shower of light that swept across the four seas and eight wastelands.

This rain of light, containing all the magical treasures, divine artifacts, and celestial treasures he had acquired throughout his life, was scattered across the four seas and eight wastelands.

Xu He raised an eyebrow slightly, never expecting that this bloodthirsty emperor would actually do something good for the common people in the last moment of his life.

Perhaps the God-Slaying Emperor has finally let go of everything.

"I will conquer the Immortal Realm," Xu He said, looking at the scattered streaks of light.

It's a bit of a pity that the God-Slaying Emperor couldn't hold out until he gave a response; perhaps he really didn't want to live in his shadow anymore.

When Xu He regained his senses, he saw a ball of light still remaining where he had been.

That was the seed of an elixir of immortality.

The God-Slaying Emperor lived a second life after consuming the original immortal elixir.

Xu He was slightly taken aback, not expecting that the God-Slaying Emperor would leave the elixir of immortality for him, probably because he knew that Xu He had searched extensively for the elixir of immortality...

He felt a pang of regret, having originally thought that the God-Slaying Emperor would curse him before he died...

Finally, Xu He put away these thoughts, placed the seed of the elixir of immortality into the Sea of ​​Bitterness, then tore through the void and returned to the Heavenly Court in one step, resuming his seclusion.

It's more accurate to describe it as a small world within the Heavenly Court than as the Heavenly Court itself.

Xu He created a small space within it for seclusion, so as not to affect the outside world, which also served as a kind of setting.

However, during the tens of thousands of years that Xu He was in seclusion, the pervasive chaotic energy had already broken through this small world, enveloped the entire Ziwei Star Region, and was even spreading outwards.

Inside, countless paths intertwine, constantly roaring.

Everyone knew that the Heavenly Emperor had gained another insight.

Throughout these ten thousand years, no one has ever become an emperor, and only the Heavenly Emperor continues to write his own myth.

Meanwhile, in Xu He's Sea of ​​Bitterness, there was celestial light and chaotic energy. Ten thousand years had passed, and the immortal medicine seed that Xu He had obtained from the God-Slaying Emperor was slowly growing.

It wasn't until a palm-sized white tiger ran rampaging through the Sea of ​​Bitterness that Xu He learned it was actually the White Tiger Immortal Elixir, but he didn't know why it had fallen into the hands of the God-Slaying Emperor.

In that same year, the Azure Emperor also underwent a change. He seemed to be gradually awakening, and even summoned the Chaos Azure Lotus in its original form, intending to merge with it and once again rule the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Xu He took everything in view, and he had even spoken up to warn the Qing Emperor about the drawbacks of this path. As for whether the Qing Emperor listened, he no longer knew.

As time went by, the guards at the gates of Heaven changed generation after generation, like wheat.

Every celestial soldier and general is sealed into divine essence when their lifespan is nearing its end. Just as Xu He said, he will not enjoy the dawn of immortality alone.

He will lead everyone who fights for the Heavenly Court into the Immortal Realm, and the entire sect will ascend to immortality.

Another ten thousand years have passed. The spring breeze sweeps across the land, and generation after generation of outstanding people emerge like wild grass, only to be burned away like wild grass, their glory fading away in its zenith.

In this era, another great emperor has finally emerged.

That earth-shattering tribulation was truly unprecedented in history; the figure within the tribulation transformed into a flying bird one moment and a roc the next.

In the end, he became emperor, looking down upon the eternal blue sky.

The demon cultivators finally welcomed a demon emperor with a broad mind and compassion for all people.

It is said that his true form is a Kunpeng, and there are also rumors that he is a descendant of a celestial being.

These rumors are a mix of truth and falsehood, and some are even more outrageous, but the only thing that can be confirmed is that this demon emperor truly possessed a magnanimous heart.

After becoming emperor, he did not tour the heavens, nor did he take any action to avenge his enemies.

Instead, he visited the Heavenly Court, sat in meditation before it for three days, met with the Heavenly Emperor, discussed the Dao of Immortality, and then departed. After leaving, he did not exhibit any signs of discomfort and even preached the Dao throughout the heavens.

In an instant, countless demon cultivators rushed to the homeland of the new Demon Emperor to listen to the Emperor's sermon.

However, everyone underestimated the magnanimity of this demon emperor. After spreading the cultivation methods of the demon race, he actually invited the human race, and even all the races of the heavens, to come and learn from him.

He truly had compassion for all people and preached the Dharma to everyone equally. Many people broke through their limits while listening to the Demon Emperor's teachings.

This demon emperor even personally took action to heal the wounds of everyone present and cure their hidden ailments.

From then on, the Demon Emperor was widely revered, and not only the demon race, but also all the races of the heavens praised him.

Xu He watched all this silently, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

If he wasn't mistaken, this demon emperor should have a trace of the blood of the Ten Ancient Fiends flowing through his veins.

This demon emperor once went to the Heavenly Court to discuss the Dao of Immortality with him, showing him great respect. From that time on, Xu He had seen through him and realized that this person was indeed a person of broad mind and some respect for teachers.

Xu He remembered that when he preached at Yaochi, the Demon Emperor, who was just a minor cultivator back then, watched from afar.

For a moment, Xu He didn't know whether this was a cycle or a kind of inheritance.

This demon emperor also possessed an astonishing amount of spiritual power from all living beings, but Xu He didn't care. On the contrary, he hoped there would be more such figures.

Several thousand years have passed, and Xu He's current life is nearing its end.

During this period, the Demon Emperor visited and inquired about the matter on more than one occasion.

Xu He felt both helpless and amused, and finally sent away this demon emperor in his prime.

Sometimes, looking at the Demon Emperor, with whom he had only had a few encounters, Xu He felt an urge to help her achieve immortality.

But in the end, he could only shake his head and sigh, secretly regretting it.

She has already become an emperor, and now is not the right time. Xu He will not attack the Immortal Path at this time. The Demon Emperor has now become an emperor and cannot be sealed. He probably won't live to see that next life.

Ultimately, Xu He put these thoughts and circumstances into focus on dealing with his later years.

In his third life, his later years were no different from his second and first lives. The Great Dao tried to keep him from passing away and forcibly extended his lifespan.

In his third life, Xu He lived for almost 60,000 years.

But it really hit a barrier, and it was difficult to go even one step further. Even the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth could not extend one's lifespan.

With Xu He's current strength, there is no need for him to risk living another life. He could simply follow Wu Shi's example, enter the strange space first, and then become an immortal.

Ultimately, Xu He chose to take a step back and pave the way for a longer future.

Xu He's once black hair was now completely white, as if he had been doused in snow. At this moment, he took out the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword, which had not been seen for a long time.

Now, this Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword has truly transformed into a celestial artifact, capable of becoming a celestial phoenix, but it has never been able to transcend like the Azure Emperor.

At this moment, the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword sensed its master's state and understood his intentions, so it immediately began to demonstrate the Phoenix Nirvana Technique.

Xu He observed silently, comprehending its profound principles.

Suddenly, the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword let out an uncontrollable hiss, and it turned around sharply, as if it had sensed the presence of some of its kind.

Then, a five-colored celestial blade cleaved through the spatial constraints and slashed straight at Xu He's back.

(End of this chapter)