While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 382 Eight Emperors Appear Simultaneously, Nine Suns Rise Across the Sky

After the dimensional portal opened, it seemed to have no direct connection to ordinary cultivators, but the subtle changes in the world made them clearly aware that things were different from the past.

The most obvious change is that those nine-star Dou Sheng who were famous throughout the Dou Qi Continent have disappeared as if they had vanished into thin air, all of them going into seclusion to break through to the once unattainable Dou Di realm.

In the past, they were all bound by the rules of heaven and earth, which is why they stopped at the late stage of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm. Now that the shackles have been removed, everyone yearns to become the second strong person to reach the Dou Di realm after Chen Xiao.

Especially the Soul Emperor, who has been entangled with Xiao Xuan for years, if he can break through the realm before everyone else, then the balance of power will definitely shift!

The top experts all went into seclusion to break through to the supreme Dou Di realm, while the middle and lower level cultivators continued to cultivate diligently step by step for the realm they were currently at.

Anyone can clearly perceive that the air in the Dou Qi Continent is now several times more peaceful.

Time flows on, and only two and a half years remain until the ten-year deadline set by True Emperor Chen Xiao.

A peculiar atmosphere of restlessness began to quietly permeate the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Whether in taverns and teahouses on the streets or small sects in ancient temples deep in the mountains, you can see groups of people gathered together, arguing heatedly over the same topic, with no one willing to back down even slightly.

That is, among those top experts, who will come out on top and become the first person to knock on the door of the Dou Di after the True Emperor!

"In my opinion, it must be the Pure Lotus Demon Saint!"

In a tavern in the northwest region of Zhongzhou, a mercenary slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "This senior has long been known as the person closest to becoming a Dou Di. He was only able to do so out of necessity before, but now that the restrictions are lifted, he will surely be the first to break through the shackles!"

"That's a misconception!" the man at the next table immediately retorted. "The Yellow Spring Demon Saint's strength is no less than that of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint! I've read ancient records that the Yellow Spring Demon Saint once roamed the continent, slaying at least eight or ten nine-star Dou Shengs. How could the Pure Lotus Demon Saint possibly compare to such a formidable record?"

"Do you think that's possible? Where would you find so many Nine-Star Dou Sheng to be killed by the Yellow Spring Demon Saint?"

"You're all wrong!" another person interrupted, "Senior Xiao Xuan is the most promising! He actually touched the Half-Emperor realm back then, so he undoubtedly has a greater advantage than the others."

"Old Dragon Emperor Zhukun should be the first choice!"

A muffled groan came from the corner: "That old Dragon Emperor has lived for countless years, his foundation is unfathomable, and the talent of the Ancient Dragon Clan is unparalleled. Becoming an Emperor is just a natural progression for him!"

Everyone had their own opinion, and the argument raged on.

Upon closer examination, Huang Quan Demon Saint, Jing Lian Demon Saint, Xiao Xuan, and the Old Dragon Emperor are undoubtedly the most favored candidates in everyone's mind.

However, Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi were rarely mentioned in this lively debate.

Frankly, compared to the others, the two of them seem to have no advantage.

At a table by the window, two men listened to the commotion and argument inside the building, exchanged a smile, and shook their heads helplessly.

This group of people seems to have gotten themselves into a rut, insisting on arguing about who went first and who went last.

But they never considered that it wouldn't be a gathering of heroes, all ascending to the realm of Dou Di together.

You must know that those individuals were all top figures who dominated their era. Even if they had some mutual respect among heroes, they also harbored an arrogance deep down that refused to be second to anyone.

"In the blink of an eye, seven and a half years have passed, and this long-silent feast is finally about to begin."

Chen Xiao smiled faintly, his gaze drifting leisurely towards the horizon outside the window.

"After today, the Dou Qi Continent will be dominated by eight emperors. Even in ancient times, such a grand occasion was rare. However, the energy of this world may not be able to support the six of them becoming emperors at the same time," Bodhi exclaimed, then added with some concern.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao shook his head, "You're overthinking it. Although the Dou Qi Continent isn't large, it's enough to support about ten Dou Di breaking through. Of course, the premise is that they don't interfere with each other or act recklessly."

Bodhi thought about it carefully and nodded slightly.

Seven and a half years ago, the dimensional portal connecting the Great Thousand Worlds opened, and what poured into the Dou Qi Continent was not only Origin Qi, but also endless energy from the void, making the energy of heaven and earth on the Dou Qi Continent even more concentrated.

At that very moment, the sound of howling wind quietly rose between heaven and earth.

At first, it was just a gentle breeze brushing past the window, but in an instant, it transformed into an energy storm that swept across the heavens and the earth.

Not only here, but throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent, the energy of heaven and earth was being stirred up by an invisible hand, surging wildly. The clouds were torn apart with ravines, and the mountains and rivers on the earth were trembling slightly. Even the energy of heaven and earth contained in the mineral veins buried deep underground was rushing to the surface in a rush.

The commotion inside the restaurant abruptly ceased, and everyone's expression changed drastically as they looked up at the sky, their eyes filled with horror.

They could clearly feel that the energy that filled the world was being drawn by six terrifying suction forces, frantically converging in six directions of the continent, as if trying to drain all the life force from the entire world.

These six directions are: the Soul Realm, the Ancient Realm, the Beast Domain, the Demon Flame Plains, Dragon Island in the Void Space, and the former site of the Starfall Pavilion. "What a terrifying commotion! Could it be that those six seniors are simultaneously attempting to break through to the Dou Di realm?!"

Someone gasped in shock, their voice filled with undisguised astonishment.

The six suction forces grew stronger and stronger, and the energy fluctuations between heaven and earth became extremely violent. Even space began to show fine cracks, as if if this pulling continued, this world would collapse.

Bodhi's expression hardened slightly. With his and Chen Xiao's level of cultivation, they could naturally sense that these six people had not used any underhanded methods. Whether it was out of disdain or fear, they were all relying on their own abilities to devour the wealth, which was quite fair.

However, if they are allowed to continue this tug-of-war, there will likely be one or two unlucky individuals who fail to absorb enough energy from heaven and earth, thus ruining their efforts.

Or perhaps, they failed to make the final leap.

"It's alright, we can just sort it out."

Before Bodhi could speak again, Chen Xiao across from him slightly raised his hand.

Without any earth-shattering display, Chen Xiao merely flicked his fingertips, and an aura of imperial might, as deep and imposing as a mountain, spread across the entire continent like a tidal wave.

In the blink of an eye, the energy of heaven and earth across the entire Dou Qi Continent suddenly calmed down, and the violent energy storm became as docile as a tamed beast.

"Do not resist, each of you guard your own territory." Chen Xiao's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority, resounding throughout the heavens and earth, and also reaching the ears of the six people who were breaking through.

The moment the words left his mouth, the six people on different parts of the continent noticed that the space around them was distorted, and it seemed that their location had changed.

In particular, the old Dragon Emperor Zhukun was most sensitive to space and could clearly sense that he was no longer on Dragon Island, but had come to Zhongzhou. He was with the other five people who were breaking through, and they were located in different parts of Zhongzhou. If their locations were connected, they would form a perfect six-pointed star.

Recalling the words that had just echoed in his ears, Zhu Kun remained motionless, letting Chen Xiao control him.

It was at this moment that those with good soul perception discovered that the vast energy in the sky, which was being pulled by six suction forces, suddenly split apart as if controlled by a single thought.

Six equally thick energy rivers, carrying incomparably pure primordial energy, roared and sped off in six different directions like six giant dragons piercing the heavens and earth.

With this orderly maintenance, the world that seemed on the verge of collapse instantly stabilized, and the aura emanating from the six directions became increasingly vast and unpredictable.

This state lasted for half a day. Everyone on the entire Dou Qi Continent could clearly feel that the omnipresent energy of heaven and earth around them had become much thinner due to the absorption of these six people.

Fortunately, with that dimensional portal, all of this is only temporary, and there's no need to worry too much.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

As dusk fell, six deafening roars suddenly erupted from six directions in the Central Plains. These six distinct yet equally vast imperial mights soared into the sky, tearing six enormous holes in the heavens.

The energy between heaven and earth completely calmed down, and the six imperial mights converged in the sky, faintly forming six bright suns that enveloped the entire continent.

Below those six bright suns, the setting sun slants downwards.

Above that, two more great suns appeared, towering beyond reach.

The afterglow of the setting sun was supposed to paint the sky a warm red, but at the moment when the six imperial mights soared into the sky, the entire firmament was illuminated as bright as day.

On the mainland, everyone stared blankly up at the eight great suns hanging high in the sky, their breaths becoming labored.

Besides the sun that already exists, the other eight rays of light, six of which are brand new and intense, and two of which are deep and profound, their symbolic identities are self-evident.

These are the six Dou Di who broke through today, along with Chen Xiao and Bodhi, who have long stood at the pinnacle.

Eight emperors appeared simultaneously, and nine suns soared across the sky!

This unprecedented scene, like a painting imprinted on the world, shook countless hearts and brought tears to their eyes.

Some people knelt down tremblingly, bowing to the eight beams of light, murmuring that it was a blessing for the Dou Qi Continent. Others clenched their fists, their eyes filled with fervor, feeling that they had not lived in vain if they could witness such a magnificent sight in their lives.

Meanwhile, in the six directions of the six-pointed star array in Zhongzhou, six figures slowly rose into the air.

The Soul Emperor was still dressed in a black robe, his domineering and chilling imperial aura sweeping across the land.

He looked up and gazed across the Central Continent, meeting Xiao Xuan's gaze from afar. A cold smile curved his lips, and all traces of the frustration he felt from being entangled with Xiao Xuan were gone.

Today, he is the Soul Emperor, and also the Battle Emperor!

Even if he didn't manage to get ahead of Xiao Xuan, he would never again have his hair disheveled in future battles.

Xiao Xuan was dressed in white, his aura calm yet carrying a hint of domineering authority.

He glanced at the Soul Emperor, smiled faintly, and his smile was filled with undisguised confidence.

Gu Yuan, dressed in a golden robe, looked rather flamboyant today, exuding a heavy and majestic imperial aura.

In any case, the glory of the ancient clan has been continued in him.

His gentle light swept across the area below, as if he could see countless people of his race cheering and jumping for joy within the ancient realm.

Zhu Kun transformed into a colossal purple-gold dragon, its scales shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight. He let out a dragon roar that shook the entire universe, his voice filled with exhilaration.

Having been confined to the ancient cave of Tuoshe for thousands of years, he has finally become an emperor!

"You old bastard, Tuoshegudi, don't let me ever see you again!"

The Yellow Spring Demon Saint's black robes fluttered as he gazed at the earth beneath his feet, his eyes devoid of any emotion, only filled with endless longing for the vast world.

The Pure Lotus Demon Saint remained as gentle and refined as ever. He nodded slightly, bowed in the direction of Chen Xiao, and then looked at the Yellow Spring Demon Saint, exchanging a smile.

Both of them are demon saints, and neither of them are from this era. They have no relatives or friends. Since they met, they have felt a sense of kinship as fellow sufferers, and they can understand each other best. Their bromance is palpable.

At the same time that six new emperors appeared, countless people on the continent also benefited from it.

In the Ancient Realm, the Soul Realm, and Dragon Island, the auras of a large number of clansmen rose rapidly, and their Dou Di bloodline was reactivated. As clansmen, they enjoyed boundless benefits.

On Dragon Island, Chen Xiao, who was born at the early stage of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, had not been in a hurry to improve his cultivation in the past. However, due to the connection of his bloodline, he was forced to raise his cultivation by two minor realms again, officially reaching the late stage of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm.

Some people can't become a Battle Saint even if they try their whole lives, while others can achieve something that others can only look up to with the power of their bloodline!

Also influenced by Emperor Gu Yuancheng, there was Xun'er on Dragon Island.

Over the years, Chen Xiao has also been helping them improve their cultivation, enabling all six women to reach the late stage of the Eight-Star Dou Sheng realm, even with Chen Xiao exercising some restraint.

However, today, as Emperor Gu Yuancheng's own daughter, Xun'er undoubtedly received the greatest benefits, allowing her cultivation to reach the late stage of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng in an instant!

Having reached this point, one can already prepare to challenge for the title of Dou Di!

Similar to Xun'er and her son, Zi Yan and Chen Lin also reached the late stage of Nine-Star Dou Sheng the moment Zhu Kun stepped into Dou Di!

Then there are the other Dou Di, including the Pure Lotus Demon Saint—no, now he should be called the Pure Lotus Demon Emperor.

Both he and the Yellow Springs Demon Empire were isolated individuals with no bloodline remaining, so there was no need for further discussion.

On the other hand, Xiao Xuan benefited a lot from him.

The ones who improved the most were Xiao Chen and Xiao Yan.

Needless to say, the former is closely related to Xiao Xuan by blood and has also inherited the bloodline power of the Xiao clan. It is only natural that he has stepped into the eight-star Dou Sheng realm today.

As for Xiao Yan, he was separated from Xiao Xuan by countless generations, and the bloodline of the Xiao clan in his body was negligible.

However, Xiao Yan is currently focusing all his efforts on breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm.

At the moment the Dou Di bloodline was activated, that seemingly insignificant assistance became the last straw that broke the camel's back, allowing him to achieve his wish. Isn't this a huge gain?

Just as the six newly promoted Dou Di stood in the air, their imperial might clashing and intertwining, two figures slowly emerged in the sky.

Chen Xiao, dressed in a moon-white robe, stood with his hands behind his back. He did not exude any imperial aura, but from the moment he appeared, the uncontrollable imperial aura of the six new emperors could no longer affect the public in the slightest.

Bodhi, standing beside Chen Xiao, wore a blue robe and smiled. He was surrounded by a soft blue light. The two of them, one still and one moving, seemed to envelop the entire sky in their presence.

"Congratulations everyone, your wish has come true." Chen Xiao's voice was extremely calm, showing no concern whatsoever for the addition of six Dou Di to the world.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoists." Bodhi clasped his hands in a slight gesture of congratulations.

Upon seeing the two appear, the six new emperors bowed in unison to express their gratitude.

They originally thought that after advancing to the Dou Di realm, they might be able to see what level Chen Xiao had reached.

But now that he has become emperor, he is horrified to find that not only Chen Xiao, but even Bodhi and the others cannot see through him.

Indeed, unless you become an emperor, you will see me as a frog in a well looking at the moon in the sky.

If you become emperor, you will see me as a mayfly gazing at the blue sky!

Sensing the vast difference in their abilities, even the ambitious Soul Emperor, whose eyes were usually arrogant and cold, showed a hint of bewilderment. He then quickly clasped his hands in a fist salute with the other five, their voices resounding throughout the heavens and earth.

"Many thanks to the True Emperor for protecting the Dao! Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Bodhi!"

Chen Xiao looked at the six familiar faces and nodded in satisfaction.

These people are all his elite troops after he entered the Great Thousand World!