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

Chapter 413 The Demon Emperor's Resurrection is Not Yet Halfway Done

Amidst the roar of the collapsing mountain, the magnificent plaza hidden within its heart was completely exposed to the gaze of everyone in the cemetery.

The figure in the center of the square immediately captured everyone's attention upon its appearance.

He was a man dressed in a blue robe, with a very handsome face and a tall, upright posture.

He stood still, without moving an inch, yet a terrifying aura that seemed to dominate the universe emanated from him, and the surrounding space seemed to flow, twist, and change according to his will, forming its own world.

All the powerful figures in the arena looked up, and whether it was the lower-level Earthly Sovereign, Mandala who had just broken through to the Great Perfection of Earthly Sovereign, or Qing Yanjing who was infinitely close to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm, the spiritual power in their bodies trembled violently and uncontrollably the moment they touched that figure.

"Don't stare!" Qing Yanjing raised her voice to warn them, and instantly flashed to block Chen Xiao and his group.

Unfortunately, many young people below the Earthly Sovereign level still didn't react in time. They immediately decided to unleash their spiritual power and spit out a mouthful of blood. Only then did they look away in alarm, no longer daring to look directly at that figure.

This figure was so powerful that even looking at him would cause him to get injured!

It's hard to imagine what terrifying power he possessed during his lifetime.

Without a doubt, this is something that even the supreme, perfected Qingyan Jing and Mandala cannot match.

This person's identity is now quite obvious.

That imposing figure in a blue robe was none other than the legendary founder of the ancient Heavenly Palace, and one of the strongest beings in the ancient world.

Heavenly Emperor!!!

The Emperor's Mausoleum was suddenly shrouded in deathly silence.

All the powerful figures stood there stunned, their minds overwhelmed by the overwhelming aura, unable to recover for a long time.

It was unclear how much time had passed before the first conscious thought broke free from the shock.

Immediately afterwards, a series of cracking sounds rang out as dozens of spatial passages tore open simultaneously, and figures of Earthly Sovereigns descended from the passages.

"That—that's the Heavenly Emperor!"

Some of the newly arrived Earth Sovereigns looked at the figure in the center of the square, their voices trembling uncontrollably, their awe mixed with an undisguised greed.

Why would these top experts from Tianluo Continent go to such lengths to reach the Heavenly Emperor's Mausoleum?

What they seek is nothing more than the inheritance of the Heavenly Emperor!

Or, to be more precise, it is the unparalleled divine power in the hands of the Heavenly Emperor.

One Qi transforms into Three Pure Ones!

If they could obtain it, they would surely be able to become the pinnacle of existence in the Great Thousand Worlds and enter the unattainable Heavenly Sovereign Realm.

"Aunt Jing————"

"Don't think about anything, and don't do anything. From now on, you all stay within ten feet of me and don't leave. Leave the rest to your father."

After a brief moment of distraction, Qing Yanjing's expression turned solemn, and she solemnly instructed him.

Over the past month, she had learned a great deal about the secrets of the ancient Heavenly Palace from Chen Xiao, so she was very clear about what kind of situation she would face next.

Seeing her serious expression, Chen Xiao and his group dared not say anything and obediently nodded in agreement.

In any case, with so many supreme experts present, the Heavenly Emperor's inheritance is destined to have nothing to do with them. They can only broaden their horizons from now on, and there's no need to court death.

Swish!Swish!

On the other side, the deathly silence between heaven and earth was finally broken.

Upon seeing the Heavenly Emperor's figure, the group of Earthly Sovereigns could no longer suppress their covetousness. They all shot out and arrived at the outer edge of the giant mountain in an instant.

Only Bodhi and Mandala had not yet made their move, and their eyes were both fixed on Qing Yanjing.

Qing Yanjing nodded slightly: "If you want to see, then come closer. For beings like that, there is no difference between being there and being here."

Upon hearing this, Mandala cast a grateful glance at her, but when her gaze returned to the Heavenly Emperor, complex emotions surged in her deep eyes.

Back then, it was the Heavenly Emperor who brought her back from the void. She was still very young and on the verge of death. It was the Heavenly Emperor who used his supreme power to pull her back from the brink of death. After that, she was raised in the ancient Heavenly Palace.

When the evil race from beyond the realm invaded, Mandala originally intended to transform into human form to join the battle, but was temporarily sealed by the Heavenly Emperor using magic. It was precisely because of this protection that she was able to avoid the calamity of the destruction of the ancient Heavenly Palace and survive.

To her, the Heavenly Emperor was both a teacher and a father, and they were like father and brother to each other.

But when Mandala awoke from the seal, the world had changed beyond recognition. The former Heavenly Palace had turned to ashes, and even the Heavenly Emperor was nowhere to be found.

Mandala, having suffered a sneak attack and severe injuries from Lu Huan, had no choice but to temporarily abandon her main body and escape with a clone, resulting in the loss and fragmentation of many of her memories.

Fortunately, Lu Huan, that traitor, has finally met his end today!

Mandala clenched her small hands tightly, a fierce killing intent flashing in her eyes. Then, she took to the air and flew towards the giant mountain with Bodhi.

Qing Yanjing, along with Chen Xiao and his group, followed closely behind.

Before long, all the powerful figures from all sides had gathered outside the giant mountain.

Upon closer inspection, the group was astonished to discover something unusual beside the Heavenly Emperor.

The Heavenly Emperor held a crystal longsword in his palm. The sword was simple and unadorned, looking like an uncarved blade, without a sharp edge and rough. However, the terrifying power emanating from the sword made everyone present tremble. The cold light reflected from the blade could easily cut through space. That power was awe-inspiring.

At this moment, the crystal longsword was deeply embedded in something at the feet of the Heavenly Emperor.

It was a pitch-black skull about half a zhang in size. The skull had long since decayed, leaving only the outline of the black bones. But this seemingly dilapidated skull made everyone present feel a chill that went deep into their bones, as if it contained the most extreme evil in the world, making people feel cold all over!

"That crystal sword—could it be the Heavenly Emperor's sword, the legendary Heavenly Emperor's sword that surpasses even sacred artifacts?"

"That black skull, could it be the remains of the Demon Emperor who invaded the Tianluo Continent back then?"

"It seems that although the Heavenly Emperor won the battle back then, he also exhausted all his life force, which can be considered as mutual destruction."

Whispers rose and fell, and the powerful figures present were all deeply moved as they gazed at the scene in the square.

Some people had burning eyes, their restlessness surging within them, and their auras subtly shifting.

After all, the temptation before them was far too irresistible.

That legendary Heavenly Emperor Sword, and one of the thirty-six unparalleled divine abilities, One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones—

Even the remains of the Heavenly Emperor were a priceless treasure to them, enough to drive them mad, making them willing to risk everything to fight for it.

"I advise you all to abandon any improper thoughts as soon as possible. You may compete for the other opportunities in the ancient Heavenly Palace based on your own abilities, but no one is allowed to interfere here! Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!"

Just as everyone was getting restless, Qing Yanjing's icy voice suddenly resounded throughout the square, causing the surrounding air to tremble slightly.

All the Earthly Sovereigns were taken aback, and many of them hesitated.

Strange phenomena abound here. The remains of the Heavenly Emperor and that eerie black skull already exude an unsettling eeriness. Moreover, Qing Yanjing, who spoke, is a genuine Earthly Sovereign at the Great Perfection stage, undoubtedly the strongest combatant in the arena.

The Mandala beside her was also of the same level, and with the addition of Bodhi, a high-ranking Earthly Sovereign, the power of this lineup was already terrifying.

Even so, a large number of Earthly Sovereigns still showed displeasure and were filled with resentment.

Lu Yuan surveyed the chaos, a chilling sneer creeping across his disfigured face. His voice carried a sinister undertone: "Heh, you merely desire to monopolize the Heavenly Emperor's inheritance and the Heavenly Emperor Sword. Why utter such high-sounding words! Even if you can take on three at once, can you possibly take on thirty? With forty-three Earthly Sovereign experts joining forces, I don't believe the three of you can kill us all before your spiritual power is exhausted!"

These words struck a chord with many top experts.

For the sake of the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, let alone the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign, even the presence of a true Heavenly Sovereign would likely be difficult to suppress.

"The Holy Demon Emperor is absolutely right! Although the three of you are strong, there are certainly more than just two Great Perfection Earthly Sovereigns on the Tianluo Continent. I hope you will not be too domineering!"

Suddenly, someone in the crowd echoed, the speaker having a powerful background. His faction also included a senior expert at the Great Perfection of Earthly Sovereign, who, although not yet at the Heavenly Emperor's Mausoleum, had special means to summon him quickly.

In this way, their strength is actually far more than the forty-three Earthly Sovereigns on the surface!

With someone taking the lead, those wavering but powerful individuals also chimed in.

Faced with such a tempting temptation that could drive anyone mad, the mere presence of two Great Perfection Earthly Sovereigns was ultimately insufficient to deter everyone's greed.

Qing Yanjing took in everyone's reactions and a sneer curled at the corner of her lips.

If she and Chen Xiaoru truly wanted to monopolize the opportunities of the ancient Heavenly Palace, why did they deliberately create a stir and attract powerful figures from all sides?

Unfortunately, a frog in a well cannot discuss the ocean, and a summer insect cannot discuss ice.

Qing Yanjing shook his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone with a hint of pity: "Since you insist on courting death, then so be it. The three of us will not interfere in what happens next."

Upon hearing this, the powerful figures who were already prepared to join forces were all taken aback. Just as they were about to confirm something, they saw that Qing Yanjing had already led Mandala, Bodhi, and the others to step aside and give up a large area in the center of the square, seemingly having no intention of participating in the competition at all.

Although everyone was full of doubts, they didn't have time to think about it anymore.

Because someone has already taken the first step.

Swish!Swish!Swish!

Three sharp whooshing sounds rang out, and the three lower-level Earthly Sovereigns could no longer hold back, their figures shooting towards the center of the square like arrows.

Their target was very clear: it was not the Heavenly Emperor's Sword stuck in the black skull, but the remains of the Heavenly Emperor!

After all, the Heavenly Emperor Sword is connected to that evil black skull, and no one dares to pull it out rashly for fear of causing unknown disasters. It would be better to target the remains first, as the peerless divine power of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones might be hidden within the Heavenly Emperor's remains.

These three were extremely fast, while the other more rational top experts, though following closely behind, deliberately slowed down, lagging slightly behind by half a step.

Clearly, they wanted these three lower-level Earthly Sovereigns to first investigate the situation. If there was danger, they could withdraw immediately; if there was no danger, they would seize the opportunity to grab it!

In this way, one can advance or retreat freely!

The group of people were each making their own clever plans, but in that instant, something unexpected happened.

"Snap—!"

A sharp crack tore through the air, the sound of space suddenly collapsing.

The next second, an endless stream of icy blue cold surged out from the void. The cold air was so domineering that it froze the surrounding space and time wherever it passed.

The icy blue current swept at an extreme speed, and in an instant it enveloped the dozens of figures rushing towards the center of the square!

The chilling force that froze time and space allowed no resistance whatsoever. Before even the spiritual energy barrier could be erected, it penetrated through the body's meridians and internal organs.

The three lower-level Earthly Sovereigns at the forefront only managed to let out a short, muffled groan before their bodies froze in the cold air.

Thick ice crystals condensed on their bodies at a visible speed, and their hair, clothes, and the surging spiritual energy around them were all frozen into translucent ice crystals.

In the blink of an eye, they became three lifelike ice sculptures, suspended motionless in mid-air!

The group of Earthly Sovereigns following closely behind also had no way to avoid it. Some of them used all their spiritual power to create protective light shields, but the moment the light shields touched the icy blue current, they shattered like glass, and the current swallowed them up without any hindrance.

The roars of shock and anger that rose and fell came to an abrupt halt. Dozens of figures froze in place, their limbs and torsos, their souls and spiritual power completely frozen. One after another, ice sculptures hung in the air above the square, becoming the coldest sight in this world!

"hiss--"

At that moment, countless people gasped in shock.

Immediately afterwards, a deathly silence suddenly overwhelmed everything!

The crowd, which had been restless and surging just moments before, now seemed to freeze, their faces drained of color, leaving only extreme horror and fear. Their gazes were fixed on the dozens of ice sculptures in mid-air, unable to look away.

Those were more than forty Earthly Sovereigns, many of whom had reached the Upper Earthly Sovereign level. They were all overlords in the Tianluo Continent. Just now they were full of vigor and eager to seize the opportunity, but now they had no room to resist at all. They became cold and translucent sculptures, and even their divine souls seemed to be frozen in their bodies, without even a ripple.

"No! Look over there! That's Lu Huan's killing move! He actually took advantage of the chaos to launch a sneak attack, and simultaneously attacked three lower-level Earthly Sovereigns!"

A startled shout suddenly shattered the deathly silence, and all the remaining powerful figures turned their gazes in unison, their pupils shrinking sharply.

Although the frozen figures stood motionless, their movements and the intentions in their eyes were completely frozen in time, revealing every detail, like a vivid painting.

Lu Huan stood out like a bright flame in the darkness!

The light of others was focused on the remains of the Heavenly Emperor, filled with greed. Only he had his gaze fixed on the backs of the others. The dark demonic energy that had gathered in his palm split into three, directly targeting the hearts of the three people. The sinister killing intent had not dissipated even in the ice, clearly indicating that he wanted to take advantage of the chaos to kill them.

At that moment, the group of Earthly Sovereigns who were frozen suddenly realized that their divine senses could break through the ice and reach the outside world. They instantly saw through Lu Huan's sinister sneak attack.

The three lower-level Earthly Sovereigns who were being targeted were particularly shocked, their hearts filled with turmoil and cold sweat pouring down their backs.

Although they were unable to move at the moment, the lingering fear overwhelmed their souls like a tidal wave.

Just now, they were so focused on the remains of the Heavenly Emperor that they were completely unaware of the murderous intent behind them. If it weren't for the sudden arrival of this strange cold current that froze everything, with Lu Yuan's strength as a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign, that ready-to-be-released demonic killing move would have surely separated their heads from their bodies, leaving them no room to resist!

What a treacherous and vicious Holy Demon Emperor!

At the same time, a slightly lazy chuckle suddenly broke the deathly silence of the world, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"Jing'er said long ago that anyone who tries to take advantage of us here will bear the consequences, so why doesn't anyone believe her?"