The Eastern Emperor of all Heavens did not wish to become a Buddha.

Chapter 77 The Lord of the Wasteland Makes Strange Moves, and the Ji Family Bows Their Heads
One of the seven forbidden zones of life in the Eastern Wilderness, the Ancient Forbidden Land.

Now that the Nine Dragons Coffin Suppression is gone, the entire Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land is filled with a terrifying aura, making it a truly forbidden zone that no living being can set foot in.

Beneath the abyss in the center of the nine mountains, endless darkness pervades, carrying a chilling aura, as if leading straight to the deepest hell.

Just then, a pair of blood-red eyes emerged from the abyss, filled with an ominous intent, yet seemingly containing an unparalleled domineering aura.

Wow

A dull, resounding clang of chains echoed as a figure covered in golden fur, exuding an air of grandeur, and shrouded in an ominous mist, emerged from the abyss.

He was over ten zhang tall, and although his body was covered in hair, the blood energy within him was as vast as a boundless galaxy, shaking heaven and earth.

This figure was none other than the first Desolate Lord of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, and also a Great Accomplished Saint Body.

When Zhong Xu first traveled to this universe and arrived at the desolate forbidden land, he discovered some differences.

However, because his appearance was so abrupt, Zhong Xu was scared away.

After that, he used his supernatural powers to survey the entire universe, but he still could not find that young man.

And now, he has discovered that interesting young man.

More importantly, this time, he discovered something even more surprising.

His blood-red eyes darted around, revealing glimpses of the impending destruction of the cosmos, as if he had taken in the entire universe.

Deep within his eyes was reflected a slightly illusory golden figure, like a perfect and free Buddha—the Martian Holy Body.

The Ji family may seem far from the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, but even the entire Eastern Wilderness, or even the entire Big Dipper Ancient Star, is just under the nose of a Great Emperor who uses the entire universe as his training ground. He can easily cross it with a simple step.

Therefore, at this moment, the Lord of the Wilderness could clearly see this slightly illusory golden figure and sense its aura.

"Holy Body."

"Buddha"

"How could such a change have occurred? Was it a method developed by the Western Desert?"

A slightly confused, low voice rang out, and the Wilderness Lord couldn't help but turn his gaze to the Western Desert, looking at Mount Sumeru, which was surrounded by endless faith power.

After a long while, he turned his gaze and looked again at the compassionate and peaceful golden phantom that felt so familiar to him.

However, even with his perfected holy body, he couldn't immediately see the state of the golden phantom and was somewhat unsure of what was going on with the person in front of him.

Ji family.

After an unknown amount of time, the clash between the two supreme imperial weapons came to an end. The boundless light dissipated, and the laws of the entire world seemed to have changed.

A golden phantom still stands between heaven and earth, like a perfect and carefree golden Buddha, compassionate and peaceful, as if nothing much has changed.

Compared to him, the Ji family sage was in a much worse state. Although the ancient mirror above his head was still shining with divine light, his aura was extremely weak, and he was panting heavily, just like an ordinary old man.

He stared in horror at the golden phantom standing between heaven and earth, his aura surging, and a bitter look appearing in his eyes.

It wasn't that the ancestral mirror was inferior to the Demon Emperor's Chaos Green Lotus, but rather that the golden phantom before him was far too terrifying, completely exceeding his ability to cope.

At least a Great Sage, or perhaps even stronger. The Ji family sage felt that the opponent was as vast as an endless galaxy, and could not fathom its depths at all.

The Ji family sage could even clearly sense that the other party had shown mercy at the end.

Otherwise, given the power of that attack, even if the Void Mirror could withstand it, I would probably have exhausted all my remaining lifespan in the clash between the two imperial weapons.

After a long pause, the Ji family sage spoke with an extremely complicated expression: "May I ask how you should address me, senior?"

The golden figure stood silently between heaven and earth, compassionate and peaceful, like a Buddha reclining in the Western Paradise, only slightly illusory.

However, the Chaos Lotus in his palm continued to sway, scattering specks of chaotic energy.

Seeing this, the Ji family sage vaguely understood something, turned his gaze to the young man in front of the golden phantom, and said in a deep voice: "Demon Emperor, our Ji family is at fault in this matter, and we are willing to make compensation."

At this point, his expression became somewhat resolute: "However, the Void Mirror is the foundation of our Ji family, and we absolutely cannot hand it over. If you insist on forcing us, our Ji family is not without self-proclaimed Great Saints. In that case, we will perish together, and you will not be able to obtain the Void Mirror."

Saying such words means that the sage of the Ji family has bowed his head.

There was nothing they could do but bow their heads, since the Azure Emperor lineage actually had such a terrifyingly powerful figure.

Although their Ji family's ancient mirror was no less powerful than the imperial weapon of the Azure Emperor's lineage, there was no one in their family who could rival this golden phantom.

The Ji family was already in the wrong, and now they couldn't even defeat the other side. The Ji family sage was extremely upset at this moment.

Thinking of this, the Ji family sage felt an even stronger urge to slap his own divine body to death.

Why did you provoke the Azure Emperor's lineage for no reason?
We've actually provoked such a formidable enemy!

Although the Ji family sage was essentially a dead man from the moment he proclaimed himself sage, he only wanted to contribute his last bit of energy to the family.

But even if it's a sacrifice, it shouldn't be done so carelessly. That would be such a pointless death!
"hehe."

Zhong Xu chuckled, then his tone suddenly changed: "Don't be nervous. I was just joking with you. The Void Emperor once protected all races and people and made great contributions. I have always admired him. The Void Mirror is the clan-protecting imperial weapon left to the Ji family by the Void Emperor. I am not that divine body of your Ji family and have no intention of coveting the imperial weapons of other races."

Upon hearing this, the Ji family sage looked extremely uncomfortable and was somewhat speechless.

The way you just acted like you were going to sink the Eastern Wilderness didn't sound like a joke.

However, it was a good thing that the other party was willing to agree, so the Ji family sage did not press the matter, but instead said, "The Demon Emperor is compassionate, which our Ji family admires."

"but."

Before the Ji family sage could finish speaking, Zhong Xu changed the subject, saying in a low voice, "The majesty of the Azure Emperor is ultimately inviolable!"

The Ji family sage's expression changed slightly, realizing that things were indeed not that simple.

He sighed softly and said, "What exactly does the Demon Emperor intend to do? Just say it directly."

Zhong Xu's eyes flickered slightly, and he said calmly, "It is said that the Void Emperor proved his Dao through the void, mastering the ultimate space and being invincible from the beginning. I yearn for it and hope to see the Void Scripture and comprehend the mysteries of the Void Mirror."

"No"

The Ji family sage instinctively wanted to voice his opposition.

After all, the Void Scripture is the sacred scripture of the Ji family, the most precious legacy left by their ancestors, and the foundation of the ancient family's heritage. How could they allow an outsider to see it?

But before the Ji family sage could finish speaking, a vast pressure rose up, causing him to instinctively look at the golden phantom standing between heaven and earth. His heart trembled, and he couldn't bring himself to say the words of refusal.

In the past, he would have definitely refused the other party's request outright.

But now, after experiencing the previous absurd demands, the Ji family sage feels that this demand is not unacceptable.

More importantly, he was unsure whether the other party would turn on him if he refused the request.

After all, such a large golden phantom was still standing there, and the Chaos Green Lotus in its hand was constantly flashing with divine light, looking like it was ready to make a move at any time.

Once a full-blown conflict begins, even if the Ji family awakens their self-proclaimed Great Sage, they will not gain any advantage and may even completely deplete the family's resources.

In that case, if they encounter darkness and turmoil in the future, or face other crises, the Ji family might really face annihilation.

The imperial edict is important, but the survival of the family is even more important.

Various thoughts raced through his mind, and the expression of the Ji family sage became somewhat uncertain.

Zhong Xu simply smiled at the other person, showing no intention of urging them.

With the Martian Holy Body as a deterrent, he believed the Ji family would make the right choice.

Sure enough, after a moment, the Ji family sage took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Today's events were the fault of my Ji family. The Void Scripture can be viewed by the Demon Emperor, and the Void Mirror can be comprehended by the Demon Emperor. However, you must swear an oath before the Void Mirror that the Void Scripture and the supernatural powers comprehended from it shall not be passed on to outsiders."

Although they were unwilling to let the family's imperial scriptures leak out, this loss was much smaller compared to the Void Mirror.

More importantly, circumstances were beyond his control, and he didn't have many good options.

"rest assured."

Upon hearing the words of the Ji family sage, a smile appeared in Zhong Xu's eyes, and his expression became more solemn: "Everything will be as your Ji family says. I will swear before the Void Mirror that I will never tell anyone."

In any case, he only used the "Void Scripture" as a means to comprehend the Dao of the Void and the Universe, and naturally had no intention of passing it on to others.

"Hey!"

With a deep sigh, the Sage of the Ji family felt utterly exhausted.

The things that have happened since I was revived from the divine source have been truly awful.

A moment later, after discussing the matter of comprehending the "Void Scripture" with Zhong Xu, the Ji family sage glanced at the golden phantom standing between heaven and earth, cupped his hands slightly, and turned back to the Ji family territory.

He wanted to give these good-for-nothing descendants of his family a good lesson.

Watching the back of the Ji family sage, Zhong Xu couldn't help but silently mourn for Ji Haoyue for a second.

The care from their own sage ancestor will surely bring about a great change in the future of this divine body.

With these thoughts racing through his mind, Zhong Xu shook his head and looked at the Martian Holy Body.

At this moment, Zhong Xu noticed that the Martian Holy Body was looking into the distance with a sentimental expression, and the aura around him was constantly fluctuating.

Following the gaze of the Martian Holy Body, Zhong Xu activated his Heavenly Eye, his gaze slightly narrowing.

Lord of the Wasteland!

(End of this chapter)