Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

Not long after, an imperial edict was issued from the Heavenly Court.

"The Holy Spirit is also a living being and must not be killed indiscriminately. Those who violate this rule will be punished by the laws of Heaven."

That's all.

Those who were secretly trying to capture the Holy Spirit immediately fell silent.

Of course, some people were unwilling to give up and, hoping to get away with it, tried to continue secretly. However, they were discovered as soon as they made a move and were severely punished publicly.

Since then, no one has dared to openly arrest the Holy Spirit for research.

However, the Holy Spirit Clan had already suffered heavy losses. The once arrogant and domineering people had become completely docile, walking with their heads down whenever they saw someone, for fear of causing trouble.

While those supreme beings and powerful figures from all races ceased their captures, their research did not stop.

They studied the Holy Spirit, which they had previously captured, day and night.

The more I researched, the more desperate I became.

"This thing...I can't understand it at all!"

"What do those Taoist inscriptions mean? Why can they be combined to create the Holy Spirit?"

"I've been researching this for decades, and I still have no clue!"

Countless people are going crazy.

The Dao patterns within those Holy Spirits were far too complex for them to comprehend.

Some people, unwilling to give up, went to seek advice from the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone.

Even the supreme players in the restricted area wore bitter expressions.

"Don't ask anymore, our research hasn't made much progress either."

"The only thing we know is that this Holy Spirit Transformation Method has very high requirements, starting with those who have attained enlightenment."

"That's right, but even those who have attained enlightenment need the guidance of the Heavenly Emperor."

Everyone fell silent.

Yes, throughout history, countless celestial beings and ancient emperors have tried to research the secrets of immortality, but all have failed.

The reason why the Yin Emperor and the Sun Emperor were able to succeed was because the Heavenly Emperor stood behind them.

That person who can kill true immortals, merge worlds, and live seven lifetimes.

where are they?

What right do you have to compare yourself to others?

Once most people understand this, they give up.

The method of transforming into a holy spirit is good, but it's too difficult.

It would have been impossible without the Heavenly Emperor's help.

Moreover, even with the help of the Heavenly Emperor, one would still need to be at least a Dao Prover.

Ordinary cultivators can't even get close to the threshold.

Thus, the once-booming research fervor surrounding the transformation of spirits gradually cooled down.

……

Di Chen and the other two stood in front of a special instance in the Great Luo Heaven and exchanged glances.

"Are you ready?" Di Chen asked.

Wan Qing nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Qin Ming grinned: "I've been waiting for this day for ages!"

The three of them stepped into a special portal of light at the same time.

The gate was engraved with two large characters—Heavenly Court.

This is not the real Heavenly Court, but a Heavenly Court instance that Jiang Hao specially prepared for them as the ultimate test before they could attain enlightenment.

And all of this was known to the people in the Great Luo Heaven; the Heavenly Court copy was added by the Heavenly Emperor himself a few years ago.

Countless people are curious about what's inside.

The news sent shockwaves throughout the entire Origin Realm.

"Have you heard? The Heavenly Emperor's three disciples are going to challenge the Heavenly Court instance today!"

"The Heavenly Court instance? The one that the Heavenly Emperor himself added a few years ago?"

"Yes, yes, yes, it's said to be the ultimate test before attaining enlightenment, and no one has ever been qualified to go in!"

"Finally, someone is qualified to take on the challenge? I'm really curious about what's going on inside."

Countless people flocked to the Great Luo Heaven, eager to witness this battle firsthand.

"Should all three of them take on the challenge simultaneously, or separately?"

"I don't know, but anyway, this is insane!"

"That's a test left behind by the Heavenly Emperor; who knows what's inside?"

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, their eyes fixed on the light screen above the Great Luo Heaven.

……

The moment Qin Ming stepped into the instance, he felt that everything had changed.

The surroundings were no longer the familiar Great Luo Heaven, but a strange cosmic starry sky.

Stars shattered, the void collapsed, and traces of battle were everywhere.

Most astonishingly, he felt a real, tangible body of flesh and blood.

It is no longer just a simple spiritual entity, but like a real self, exactly like when the true body descends.

"A perfect blend of reality and illusion," Qin Ming murmured. "Grandpa Heavenly Emperor's methods are truly astounding."

Just then, a terrifying aura appeared.

The void ahead cracked open, and a majestic figure emerged from the fissure.

It was a man dressed in black armor, tall and imposing, surrounded by mist, terrifying and overwhelming, like an unparalleled demon god.

He held a large halberd, its entire body jet black and menacing, as if it could crush all the heavens and myriad worlds.

It is a weapon for proving one's Dao, forged from black gold with dragon patterns.

Qin Ming's pupils contracted slightly. This person was very strong, extremely strong, far surpassing ordinary emperors.

At this moment, the figure spoke, his tone cold and condescending:

"So you're the challenger? Interesting, but not enough. Just an ant that hasn't even attained enlightenment. Is Chaos here to send you to your death?"

"Who are you?"

That tone, that posture, what a show-off! Qin Ming was speechless; this guy was even better at putting on an act than him.

"who I am?"

The demonic figure sneered upon hearing this, its aura growing increasingly terrifying. Its body shifted, sometimes coalescing into the form of a stone embryonic holy spirit, and sometimes radiating the light of immortal laws.

"I am the Stone Emperor, the ruler of the Holy Spirit Clan, an existence that dominated an entire era in the Primordial Era!"

He paused, the light in his eyes becoming even more eerie.

"At the same time, I am also an immortal, the True Immortal An Qiong. You should have heard of my name. I am now known as the Immortal Stone Emperor."

Qin Ming: ...

He understood now.

This opponent is a combination of the Stone Emperor and the True Immortal An Qiong.

It is formed by combining the physical body of the Holy Spirit Emperor with the remnant soul and traces of a True Immortal.

The Heavenly Emperor's gesture is truly grand.

Can I win this game?

Qin Ming never expected that his grandfather, the Heavenly Emperor, would think so highly of him and give him such a terrifying test. This was an immortal, even if it was just a fragmented Dao Soul, it was still an immortal.

I haven't even attained enlightenment yet. No wonder the Heavenly Emperor was smiling at me before I came. So that's why.

"Qin Ming, you brat, prepare to die!"

The Stone Emperor, or the Immortal Stone Emperor, wields a battle halberd, possessing unparalleled divine power and heroic bearing.

A terrifying imperial aura swept in, fiercely attacking Qin Ming!

An Qiong was devastated. He never expected that after being beaten to death, he would have to suffer such humiliation.

Being used as a tool for Jiang Hao to train his disciples is something that would make him restless even in death.

So he planned to kill this man named Qin Ming, to make Jiang Hao suffer and regret.

"Well done!"

Qin Ming was naturally not intimidated and threw a punch directly!

Since we're already here, we don't care who you are, we'll just fight you first.

Boom!

The power of the innate sacred body and Dao embryo erupted in full force.

Golden energy surged into the sky, illuminating the entire shattered starry sky.

"Primordial Divine Fist!"

The two collided.

This attack caused the heavens and the earth to shatter.

The laws of the Great Dao intertwine in the void, transforming space into a vast chaos.

The scene of Qin Ming's battle against the Immortal Stone Emperor was displayed on the light screen above the Great Luo Heaven.

Countless people looked up, dumbfounded.

"That...that's the Stone Emperor? The Holy Spirit Emperor from the Primordial Era?"

"Not only that, look at his aura, there are also immortal laws."

"The Stone Emperor and a True Immortal have merged? What kind of monster is this?"

"This Heavenly Emperor instance is terrifying! A True Immortal's Soul combined with an Ancient Emperor's Body—can someone who hasn't yet attained the Dao even pass it?"

"Can Qin Ming do it?"

Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the light screen.

After another powerful blow, Qin Ming and his companion were sent flying backwards.

"What a brilliant move by Qin Ming!"

A look of surprise flashed across the Immortal Stone Emperor's face.

He hadn't expected this kid to be so strong; it was a bit beyond his expectations.

This is a terrifying, unparalleled prodigy.

Immortal Stone Emperor's killing intent surged. Qin Ming must die; the Origin Realm would not allow such a powerful prodigy to exist again.

"Interesting. Not bad. No wonder Chaos dared to send you here."

"But that's all. Ten moves is the limit. If I can't kill you, I'll take my own life."