The Great Ruler: Starting from the Dark Ages

Chapter 130 First Slay the Undying Emperor (Bonus Chapter, 4K)

Who is the peak at the end of the immortal road? When I see the beginningless path, it becomes empty.

This isn't just talk; they genuinely possess that kind of capability.

Right now, the imposing man with thick black hair and a commanding presence, who is holding up the celestial bell, is raising his hand to set up a barrier. He has the heart to encompass the world, but he has no intention of harming the common people.

With every gesture, the myriad principles of heaven and earth are drawn to it.

Meanwhile, in the distance, the native mortal immortals, standing in stark contrast, had gloomy expressions.

There's no other reason than that this is his home turf, his domain. The imprint of the Heavenly Heart is all on him, and witnessing that the visitors from beyond the realm can, like him, guide the Great Dao of this world, how could his Dao heart not tremble?

This is something that has never happened before in history.

"Our feud should come to an end," Emperor Wushi said with a rather relaxed air.

His charisma was unparalleled, and he maintained this attitude throughout his life, treating everyone the same.

Even if the person in front of him is at the same level.

This is not arrogance, but a display of absolute confidence. The native Red Dust Immortal is indeed very strong. Long before the Undying Emperor arrived, the two had been locked in a stalemate for a long time.

His situation became slightly more difficult after the arrival of the Immortal Emperor, but that was about it.

The local immortal didn't say much, but simply summoned his spear.

Both are exceptional figures; only a truly glorious battle can ring the bell.

For him, the fact that he couldn't defeat the Great Emperor Wushi even when he joined forces with the Immortal Emperor was a disgrace.

The fact that the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth can now be manipulated by the other party has already enraged them.

Now that the Immortal Emperor is being held back by a hero of later generations in another place, it is a good thing for both of them.

The barrier is now complete, and the vast and powerful array ensures that the fluctuations here will not be transmitted to the two realms.

With no more shackles, the two fought fearlessly, unleashing their full power.

An earth-shattering war has broken out.

The vast array merely weakened its fluctuations, while the resounding bell tolled continuously.

A battle between two immortals of the mortal realm is a rare occurrence throughout history, especially since both are top figures who can represent their respective realms.

Cultivators from both realms were watching this moment intently.

The bells tolled loudly, and the spears clanged.

The native immortal's body was engulfed in immortal flames, and the spear in his hand transformed into boundless rain of light, surging towards the Great Emperor Wushi.

Wherever it passed, space distorted, the void collapsed, and even the supreme array was affected, rippling and surging.

In an instant, an overwhelming pressure made it almost impossible for everyone to breathe.

The Great Emperor Wushi hung high above the Nine Heavens, like an unparalleled immortal king reigning over the heavens. He casually slapped out a palm, instantly creating a palm wind that caused a gale to sweep through the universes of both realms.

The giant hand that the palm print transformed into was as vast and boundless as the hand of the heavens.

It's like Mount Tai blocking your way, or like the Milky Way hanging upside down!

The power of this palm strike would shatter even a Heavenly Emperor-level warrior.

The immortal was alert; even before the giant hand touched him, a stinging sensation was already forming on his skin.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately roared, throwing a punch at the Hand of Heaven.

Up and down, left and right, fists and palms collided, and a booming sound reverberated at that moment.

The void shattered at this moment, revealing chaotic immortal light. The undead matter in the universe was thrown into chaos, and even those without life consciousness were driven by instinct to flee.

The Great Way was almost obliterated at this moment.

When everything settled down, the Great Emperor Wushi remained majestic and composed.

The native Red Dust Immortal had blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and his right hand was twisted. Taking that palm strike had really cost him dearly, and even his proud physical body was finding it difficult to move.

At this moment, the balance of power in this battle seems to have shifted.

"Are you so sure you've won? Get down here and fight again!" The native Red Dust Immortal roared, burning his life essence. Even if doing so might affect his origin, even if it would narrow his path, he still wanted to fight with the utmost glory and meet his enemy with the ultimate posture.

This is the arrogance of a mortal immortal.

The Great Emperor Wushi showed his nemesis the utmost respect, channeling all his energy to bring himself to peak condition before striking down with his palm once more.

This palm strike contained the essence of his life's path, the sweat and effort of his entire life, and landed with the unparalleled power of his entire life.

This fluctuation was so awe-inspiring that it resounded throughout the eternal heavens, surveying both realms and the universe, and shaking all living beings in the starry sky.

The overwhelming force shook the past, present, and future, almost reversing the course of history; it was just a hair's breadth away from turning the river of time backward.

……

"At the end of the immortal path, who stands at the peak? A glimpse of the Beginningless One reveals the emptiness of all paths..." A great emperor-level figure, watching this magnificent scene, murmured repeatedly, "The ancients were truly right... The ancients were truly right!"

That imposing presence, that unparalleled combat prowess, is truly the dream of everyone present.

While countless people were astonished by the battle fought by Emperor Wushi's side, the war fought by Xu He's side had already been going on for quite some time.

The Heavenly Emperor versus the Heavenly Sovereign.

This is only the second time in history that this has happened.

Last time, one person reached the pinnacle of the human path, while the other had already crossed the threshold of the immortal path; the difference between them was not significant.

It has been said since ancient times that kings do not meet kings, and emperors do not meet emperors.

The last time the two kings clashed, it was like the battle between generals on the Chu-Han border, or a general shooting an arrow straight at the vital point.

But the Immortal Emperor ultimately failed.

Now that the two have met at the same level, and kings meet kings, this battle is destined to end with the fall of one of them.

The feud between the two remained unchanged. At this point, neither of them wasted words; it was a fight to the death, and there was no other way but to fight to the death.

One person wields a celestial blade, the other holds a celestial sword.

Its sharp edge is fully revealed, its power shakes heaven and earth, and its might has resounded throughout the ages.

"You really want him to evolve into a celestial being? What a grand ambition you have! He was born from a piece of celestial gold. Do you really want him to defy the heavens?" The Undying Emperor narrowed his eyes. Even though he was determined to fight to the death, the celestial sword still held his gaze firmly.

He stared at the immortal sword in Xu He's hand, his eyes icy cold.

He could truly sense a connection to the same lineage and origin in the Legend of Sword and Fairy.

But how is this possible?

I am a celestial spirit, a descendant of the Celestial Phoenix within the Celestial Realm!
It's just a small thing from the lower realm. Even if it's a piece of immortal gold, how could it possibly evolve in its own direction?

If he really succeeds, how will he feel?

"Rumor has it that Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold is truly formed from the blood of a Celestial Phoenix. It seems to be true. You've really struck it lucky, kid." The Undying Emperor sneered, his mouth full of disdain.

But in truth, he knew that this change was ultimately due to the influence of its master.

Otherwise, how could only one piece of the eternal Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold evolve into a Celestial Phoenix?

The Immortal Emperor raised his sword and coldly stared at him: "You have many secrets. After I cut off your head, I will examine them in detail..." But before he could finish speaking, a sword light flashed, and a black shadow disappeared in a flash.

In the blink of an eye, Xu He had already cleaved the Undying Emperor in two at the waist with the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword.

Then, the sword light finally shone in the world, its power piercing through the Milky Way and splitting the heavens and earth with a single sword!

"You're so noisy. If I kill you, I'll have to kill someone else. Don't waste my time." Xu He said coldly, holding the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword.

A cry of a celestial phoenix reverberated outwards, truly revealing the resentment and oppressive power of the immortals. At this moment, all living beings knelt and trembled, praying for peace and forgiveness.

A moment later, a blazing immortal light ignited, and the body of the Undying Emperor, which had already been cut in half at the waist, burst forth with extreme immortal fire, burning it to ashes. A moment later, the figure of the Undying Emperor appeared on the other side of the sky.

He was reborn from the ashes once again, but this time it was not a transformation, but rather a life-saving method of the Celestial Phoenix Clan—a rebirth through fire.

However, this seemingly glorious and simple rebirth actually comes at a considerable price.

The Immortal Emperor's face was extremely pale. His skin, which was originally as white as snow, was even worse after this battle, making him look as listless as a patient who had suffered from kidney deficiency for many years.

The price of rebirth is linked to the severity of injuries, and this time, such a state of utter dejection can only mean one thing.

The power of that sword strike was simply too overwhelming!
The Immortal Emperor understood this deeply, but he knew there was no other way; paying the price was far better than losing his life.

"You... just who are you?!" The Undying Emperor stared intently at Xu He, roaring, "Who are you, the reincarnation of some old monster?!"

"Is it really that old bastard Emperor who's come to take my life?!"

He doesn't understand,

Why is it that someone who has just entered this level can break through his immortal body with just one sword?

It should be understood that in this harsh and cruel Dharma-ending Age, he was able to defy the heavens and become a mortal immortal. Although his path was not glorious, everyone's path is different. His ability to do so was also defying the heavens and was unique throughout the ages.

If he could travel back to the ancient world, in that world, he would truly have the chance to succeed his ancestor and become one of the Ten Fiends.

He wanted to return to the Immortal Realm. This was not just a desire to go home, but also a wish to rule as an Immortal King, restore the glory of his ancestors, and make the Immortal Phoenix great again.

But now, a young man has rushed up and cut himself in half with a single sword strike. Before that, the man, in his old age and at the Great Emperor level, had injured him, who was a Red Dust Immortal.

He really wouldn't believe it if someone said that this person was the reincarnation of some monster.

Wu Shi doesn't have that ability, and besides, he's currently engaged in a fierce battle on a distant battlefield, so it couldn't be him.

Throughout history, very few people have defied the heavens like this, therefore, the Emperor became a good choice.

The more the Immortal Emperor thought about it, the more horrified he became, because he suddenly remembered that Xu He's face was indeed similar to that peerless figure from the past.

After so long, separated by countless ages, he finally remembered the Emperor's face, and also remembered himself suffocating in the Emperor's shadow.

At that moment, at this moment.

"Answer me!" the Undying Emperor roared, his voice shaking both realms.

"You'll find the answer on the path of reincarnation," Xu He sneered, and swung his sword again.

The immortal emperor wielded the heavenly sword and slashed.

Swords clashed, their roar echoing, and the sky was filled with the bloody aura of both sides, one side crimson and the other golden, forming two distinct parts of the sky, like separate worlds separated by a great divide.

Their figures intertwined, blood staining the sky.

The Undying Emperor roared, staring resentfully at the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword.

He was scratched by it just now, which was perfectly normal. But just now, he clearly sensed that the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword was actually devouring his essence blood!

At this moment, he realized that when he was cut in half at the waist, he had felt his life essence being devoured.

The pain was so intense at the time that it diminished his sensations.

"You want to kill me to prove your Dao?" The Undying Emperor sneered, his face grim.

Little did he know that the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword was devouring his own essence blood in an attempt to achieve a leap in life!

Li Daitao is stiff!

The Immortal Emperor never expected that such a thing would happen, especially to him.

After a moment's thought, he deliberately abandoned the Undying Heavenly Blade and chose to engage Xu He in hand-to-hand combat.

Seeing this, Xu He raised an eyebrow slightly.

He looked at the Immortal Emperor with great interest, even with a hint of mockery.

He had already guessed that the Undying Emperor's abandonment of the Undying Heavenly Blade was to make him give up using the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword as well.

only……

Hand-to-hand combat is Xu He's domain.

His fists are Xu He's strongest imperial weapon.

"As you wish." Xu He tossed aside the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold Sword, letting it seek out the Undying Heavenly Blade for a duel.

The two engaged in another ultimate battle.

Golden blood energy and crimson immortal fire illuminated the eternal sky.

The heavens and earth trembled, and this strange space was almost destroyed by this violent divine power.

Fortunately, the ruthless emperor, with his unparalleled elegance, raised his hand and stabilized this land, truly saving the day.

Now, even she has to admit that Xu He's power is greater than her own.

An imperial might shook the eternal heavens, a fist of light illuminated the long river of time, and a figure reflected the past, present, and future.

Even she wasn't confident she could achieve such a feat, and even thought no one could, but now, someone has actually done it.

The Undying Emperor is a formidable foe to any mortal immortal. Although the ruthless one is absolutely confident in defeating him, he would never be as devastating as Xu He, who forced him into a series of defeats.

"Very well." No one could see the expression beneath the mask of the Ruthless Emperor; only the ripples in his eyes revealed his thoughts.

……

The two engaged in hand-to-hand combat. The Undying Emperor roared, his massive fists raining down like infernal flames falling from the heavens.

"Heavenly Emperor Fist!" Xu He suddenly swung his fist, his long hair flowing like a waterfall.

In an instant, golden light illuminated the eternal blue sky!

The River of Time appeared at this moment, showing faint signs of disorder. It could be guessed that if the battle were to escalate further, this world might be destroyed due to the turmoil of the River of Time.

This punch pierced through the Undying Emperor, forcing his body to fly backward, crushing several stars in a very disheveled state before finally stopping.

For many years, he had never been like this. Dressed in white, immaculate and detached from the world, he sat high above the nine heavens. But now, a giant hand pulled him down from the nine heavens back into the dust!
"No, this is impossible!" the Immortal Emperor roared in fury.

In an instant, the golden light of the fist shone brightly again.

This time, the fist's light swept across the Undying Heavenly Blade, shattering it into several pieces.

Even if it could undergo rebirth and transform into a phoenix, it would be powerless to reverse the situation, because the fist light still exudes terrifying power and has not dissipated to this day.

The Immortal Emperor struggled to get up, but the golden fist light arrived again.

(End of this chapter)