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

Chapter 85 The Responsibility and Destiny of the Human Emperor's Son: The Void Emperor and the Yellow Emperor

Seeing Ji Zi's expression, Zhong Xu thought of the human emperor of this universe and couldn't help but sigh.

Throughout history, there have been many human emperors, but very few of their sons have survived to this day, even those who proclaimed themselves emperors.

All of this is because of the darkness and turmoil.

As the sons of the human emperors, imperial sons generally possess extremely strong bloodline talents. Even if they cannot become emperors, they have a very high chance of cultivating to the ninth level of quasi-emperors, or even achieving enlightenment in an alternative way.

In an era without a Great Emperor to suppress the world or a Great Accomplished Holy Body to protect the universe, every time there was a dark upheaval, a human imperial son would break free from the seal of his divine source, take up an imperial weapon, and exchange it with the supreme beings of those forbidden zones. He would sacrifice his own life to stop the dark upheaval and protect the peace of all races in the universe.

This is the responsibility and destiny of the human race's imperial son.

Their fathers were the most powerful people in the world, they possessed the most powerful bloodline in the world, and they had the most noble status in the world. They should have lived a life of glory.

In reality, most of the human emperors were sealed away and did not enjoy much glory.

The reason they were sealed away was not like that of the other ancient princes, who wanted to avoid the influence of their fathers' great Dao and wait to achieve enlightenment in the future, but rather to wait for the dark turmoil.

When they are born, it will be a time of darkness and turmoil, a time when they will have to fight to the death.

The Ji family's imperial sons were like this, as were the Jiang family's imperial sons, and even the Great Emperor Wushi, the Yaochi imperial son, was like this.

All of this is because they are the sons of the human emperor.

Their fathers protected the entire universe, and they will inherit their fathers' responsibility to protect this universe in their place.

Even if the price of this responsibility is one's own life.

In this era, most of the human race's imperial sons have perished in the dark turmoil of the past.

Before them stood Ji Zi, Dao Yi of the Eternal Starfield, and Emperor Wushi, who were probably among the few remaining human imperial princes.

The Human Emperor lived up to his title, and his sons never failed to live up to their fathers' reputations.

Thinking of this, Zhong Xu couldn't help but feel a sense of respect.

Ancient families like the Ji and Jiang families may have gradually decayed by now, but their ancestors certainly made great contributions to all living beings in the universe.

Himeko's father, the Void Emperor, spent his entire life fighting for all living beings. Even with the elixir of immortality, he only lived for a little over eight thousand years and was unable to live a second life.

His brothers also died one after another in the dark turmoil of the past.

Now, only he, the youngest son of the Void Emperor, remains in the world. The world is desolate, and one has to say it is tragic.

In the original story, this imperial prince also met the same fate as his brother, sacrificing his life for the darkness and turmoil.

As Zhong Xu's thoughts raced, Ji Zi also came to her senses, suppressed her emotions, and said, "Your Excellency the Demon Emperor has excellent eyesight. Indeed, I am the son of the Void Emperor."

At this point, Ji Zi looked into Zhong Xu's eyes and a look of understanding appeared on her face: "So Your Majesty the Demon Emperor possesses a Heavenly Eye Divine Power, no wonder!"

"The prince has keen insight."

Zhong Xu smiled and said softly, "I once comprehended the principles of Buddhism and awakened one of the six supernatural powers in Buddhism, the Heavenly Eye, which allows me to see things that ordinary people cannot. This is also the reason why I was able to confirm the identity of the Emperor's son."

"Buddhist clairvoyance?"

Ji Zi was slightly taken aback and looked at Zhong Xu with surprise.

Isn't this demon emperor a descendant of the Azure Emperor?
How is the Buddhist divine eye activated?
Thinking that the mysterious powerhouse of the Azure Emperor lineage mentioned by her descendant was likely a Buddha from Buddhism, Himeko had a sudden realization.

It seems that after the Azure Emperor passed away, some of his descendants joined the Buddhist order and became powerful figures in Buddhism.

Thinking of this, Ji Zi pointed to Ji Haoyue beside her and said softly, "I am here to apologize to His Majesty the Demon Emperor on behalf of Haoyue. He was young and ignorant and actually did the thing of stealing the Azure Emperor's weapon. It is truly the fault of my Ji family."

As the emperor's son, Himeko valued the emperor's glory even more; it was her pride.

"Your Highness is too kind."

Zhong Xu waved his hand and smiled, saying, "Ignorance is no excuse, especially since your Ji family has already made compensation. The Void Scripture is indeed a profound and extensive imperial scripture created by the Void Emperor through his understanding of the Dao of Void. I have benefited greatly from it."

Upon hearing Zhong Xu's words, Ji Zi recalled the aura he had displayed when he stepped out of the void, and couldn't help but take another closer look at him.

Upon that glance, Himeko's heart stirred, and she vaguely sensed a special aura.

After a long pause, he asked somewhat uncertainly, "Your Majesty the Demon Emperor, do you also have some Ji family blood in your body?"

Whether it was her imagination or not, Ji Zi felt that the aura within this demon emperor was somewhat familiar and intimate, very much like that of the Ji family bloodline.

Could it be that a descendant of the Ji family once intermarried with the lineage of the Azure Emperor and had offspring?
Upon hearing Ji Zi's words, Zhong Xu's eyes flickered slightly. Instead of answering the question directly, he asked an unrelated one: "Your Highness, have you ever heard of the Primordial Ancient Star?"

"Ancient star of antiquity?"

Himeko pondered for a moment, then asked uncertainly, "The legendary hometown of the Emperor?"

The Great Emperor uses the universe as his training ground, and can reach the edge of the universe in just a few steps. There are very few ancient stars in the universe that the Great Emperor does not know.

As the youngest son of the Void Emperor, Himeko also had some impressions of some ancient stars in the universe.

Seeing that Ji Zi knew about the Primordial Ancient Star, Zhong Xu revealed a faint smile and said in an inexplicable tone, "Does the Emperor know that the Primordial Ancient Star is actually a place for raising corpses? Many emperors would bury their bodies there, hoping that their imperial corpses could form the reincarnation seal and be reborn."

In some ways, compared to the Big Dipper, the ancient primordial star, which is Earth, is more like the true burial star of emperors.

Some supreme beings in the restricted areas of Beidou are merely sealing themselves in slumber, waiting for the path to immortality; they are not burying themselves here.

The great emperors and ancient sovereigns on the ancient star truly buried themselves there, hoping that their imperial corpses would become sentient and live another life.

"A place for raising corpses."

Himeko's face showed a hint of surprise; she really didn't know that the ancient star of the primordial era had such a function.

However, a hint of doubt appeared in Ji Zi's eyes as she asked, "Why did Your Majesty the Demon Emperor suddenly bring up the ancient primordial star?"

"Hehe, Your Highness, don't be hasty!"

Zhong Xu chuckled and slowly said, "With the help of the ancient star of the Primordial Era, a place for nurturing corpses, many imperial corpses in the past have become sentient and lived again. One of them was named Huangdi, and his surname was Ji, the Ji of the void."

"what!"

Himeko's expression changed slightly, and her voice trembled: "Your Majesty, Demon Emperor, what do you mean?"

“That’s right, just as the prince thought.”

Zhong Xu nodded, his tone certain: "That Yellow Emperor was indeed the spirit of the Void Emperor's corpse, and there is also a river on the ancient star of the primordial world called the Ji River, which is said to be the place where the Yellow Emperor lived."

"Ji River. Yellow Emperor"

A murmur arose, and a look of nostalgia appeared on Himeko's face.

As the youngest son of the Void Emperor, his father and brothers all died in the Dark Turmoil, and his joys and sorrows were left in the Desolate Ancient Era, leaving only endless loneliness in his heart.

He had actually heard news of his father, and even though it was just a spirit communicating with the Emperor's corpse, it had given him a sense of connection. Ji Haoyue, standing behind Ji Zi, was stunned.

He had only come with his ancestor to apologize, but he overheard the secret of his ancestor's corpse communicating with spirits, which made him feel dizzy.

After a long pause, Ji Zi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Is what Your Majesty the Demon Emperor said true?"

"nature."

Zhong Xu's expression also became solemn: "The Void Emperor has made great contributions to the universe and is one of the emperors I admire. Naturally, I would not joke about his affairs."

Upon hearing this, Ji Zi's gaze towards Zhong Xu softened, and she quickly asked, "Your Majesty, is the current Yellow Emperor still on the ancient primordial star?"

Shaking his head, Zhong Xu pondered for a moment before saying, "According to the information I have, after the Yellow Emperor left behind a civilization on an ancient primordial planet thousands of years ago, he left and should now be somewhere in the universe."

After listening to Zhong Xu's story, Ji Zi's face showed a hint of disappointment, but it quickly faded.

Although he didn't know where his father's imperial corpse was now, he at least knew about it.

For Himeko, this was the best news she had heard since emerging from the seal.

He might still have a chance to see his father, even if it's through the spirit of his father's imperial corpse.

With thoughts churning in her mind, Ji Zi bowed deeply to Zhong Xu: "Thank you, Your Excellency Demon Emperor, for informing me of my father's spirit possession. From this day forward, you will be the most honored guest of my Ji family."

Zhong Xu quickly avoided the greeting, waved his hand, and said, "Your Highness is too kind."

At this point, Zhong Xu pondered for a moment and then said directly, "On behalf of the Azure Emperor lineage, I am willing to form an alliance with the Ji family to deal with the impending dark turmoil."

Since preparations are being made for a dark upheaval, ancient families like the Ji family can also take the opportunity to join the war effort.

At the very least, this is an imperial prince plus an imperial weapon. Later, when the Yellow Emperor is brought back, it will be a complete ultimate combat force.

Although there is indeed some corruption within the Ji family, Ji Zi, as an imperial prince, is truly righteous and trustworthy.

"Dark Turmoil"

Upon hearing these four words, Himeko's expression changed.

As the son of the Void Emperor, whose father and brothers had fought for the Dark Turmoil their entire lives, he was naturally well aware of the horrors of the Dark Turmoil.

"Your Majesty, you say that the Dark Turmoil is imminent?"

At this moment, Himeko's expression became extremely solemn.

"Yes."

Zhong Xu's gaze shifted slightly, looking towards the direction of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land. His tone became deep and profound: "According to the information left by our Azure Emperor lineage, there is a path to immortality within the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, which will open in a few hundred years. It is the long-awaited goal of the supreme beings in many forbidden zones of life. They will surely awaken from their slumber and conquer the path to immortality."

"If they fail in their conquest of the immortal path, then in order to replenish their own depletion, then..."

Zhong Xu didn't finish his sentence, but Ji Zi already understood what he meant.

Naturally, it would unleash a dark upheaval, devouring all living beings to replenish its own losses.

Even with Himeko's composure, she couldn't help but gasp at this moment.

As the emperor's son, he understood all too well what all of this meant.

This is not just the emergence of one or two supreme beings in the restricted area; it is very likely that a group of supreme beings in the restricted area will launch a dark upheaval.

That would likely be the most terrible dark upheaval in history.

At the same time, he suddenly realized why he had felt something and broken free from the seal in this era.

Dark turmoil is approaching, and he may, like his brothers, sacrifice his life to protect all living beings.

With this in mind, Himeko felt no fear.

As the son of the Void Emperor, this is his responsibility and destiny, as well as his glory.

After a long while, Ji Zi turned around, looked at Zhong Xu with a solemn expression, and said, "Thank you for informing me, Your Excellency Demon Emperor. My Ji family is willing to form an alliance with the Azure Emperor's lineage."

As the emperor's son, he was driven by a greater sense of righteousness and was naturally willing to work together to deal with the darkness and turmoil.

Upon hearing Ji Zi's words, Zhong Xu reached out and a blue lotus radiating chaotic light appeared in his hand, scattering specks of chaotic light and creating a scene of creation.

'The Azure Emperor's ultimate imperial weapon!'

Himeko's face showed a strange expression. She reached out and the Void Mirror flew out, its runes flowing, demonstrating the wonders of space.

The next moment, a lotus and a mirror flew into the air, their two beams of light intertwining to form a contract.

With the supreme imperial weapon Chaos Green Lotus and the Void Mirror as witnesses, and with the personal acknowledgment of Emperor Zhong Xu and Emperor Ji Zi, the Azure Emperor lineage and the Ji family are the strongest allies.

As for the opinions of others.

After suppressing the Ji family with the Chaos Green Lotus, the Azure Emperor lineage now regards Zhong Xu as a god, so naturally they have no objections.

Needless to say, the Ji family is now headed by Ji Zi, who is the most honored and highest-ranking member of the family.

Even when those great saints sealed within the divine source were to be reborn, they would still address him as "Little Ancestor."

Furthermore, with the Void Mirror in hand, the Ji family naturally wouldn't have any objections.

After doing all this, Ji Zi looked at Zhong Xu and, thinking of his previous words, vaguely understood something in her heart.

It turns out that they are descendants left behind after their father's imperial corpse became spiritually connected. No wonder they feel somewhat familiar, yet also somewhat different.

'The Yellow Emperor. His Father's Corpse Communicating with Spirits'

Himeko fixed her gaze on the distant sky, a resolute look in her eyes.

He was determined to find the person who could communicate with the spirit of his father's imperial corpse, namely the Yellow Emperor.

At the same time, Himeko felt an even greater motivation to cultivate.

Dark turmoil is approaching; it is time for him to take on the responsibility of protecting all living beings, just like his father and elder brother.

Thinking of this, Himeko's aura became even more vigorous.

Ji Haoyue, standing to the side, looked completely bewildered. He couldn't understand what the two were talking about—the Dark Turmoil, the Forbidden Zone Supreme.

At this moment, Ji Haoyue finally realized her past ignorance and arrogance.

However, one thing he was very clear about was that from this day forward, the Azure Emperor's lineage had become allies with their Ji family.

As this thought crossed her mind, Ji Haoyue's feelings became somewhat complicated.

(End of this chapter)