As everyone was in shock, your expression also changed. You couldn't have anticipated that after completing the missing essence of your Temporal Dao Body, it would attract such a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation.
However, you quickly remembered some secrets recorded in the Taiyi Emperor's Palace's ancient texts that you had read before. It was rumored that exceptionally powerful physiques would undergo a test by heaven and earth, attracting a horrifying Heavenly Tribulation.
If one successfully crossed it, they could harness the power of the Heavenly Tribulation to become even stronger. If they failed to survive the refinement of the Heavenly Tribulation's power, everything would turn to nothing, disappearing completely.
A perfect Temporal Dao Body undoubtedly met this criterion, reaching a level that even the most powerful Saint Bodies could not touch. You realized that this complete Temporal Dao Body might have already touched the realm of immortality. If you could survive this Heavenly Tribulation and further refine your Temporal Dao Body with its power, you might be able to contend with Lei Wanqian and his Great Thunder Immortal Body.
Next, you took a deep breath, and a fervent battle intent welled up in your eyes. You laughed heartily, actively charging towards the Heavenly Tribulation, intending to withstand this terrifying ordeal.
As for Cai Yonglong and the others, they were shocked but quickly fled the area, fearing that they would be enveloped by the fully formed Heavenly Tribulation. If that happened, they would undoubtedly be annihilated.
The Earth Sovereigns and quasi-emperors noticed your presence and were also astonished. They hadn't expected your Temporal Dao Body to become perfect, and they were amazed by your audacious charge into the Heavenly Tribulation. If you could survive, you would become a terrifying genius, and as long as you didn't fall midway, you might even become an emperor.
If you became an emperor, you would stand out among the emperors, with few equals at your level. Even if you didn't reach the level of a true emperor, as long as you achieved the pinnacle of quasi-emperor perfection, you could potentially challenge and defeat emperors with your complete Temporal Dao Body.
Throughout history, only individuals with such special physiques had the ability to contend with emperors across realms and even had a chance to defeat them. Without such a physique, even possessing top-tier Saint Bodies like the Fiery Blaze Saint Body or the Frigid Ice Saint Body would not enable one to truly compete with emperors. Even if their physique reached perfection, they could only briefly contend with emperors, and with time, they would inevitably be defeated.
Only those with physiques like the Temporal Dao Body and the Great Thunder Immortal Body could truly exhibit terrifying combat power once their cultivation reached a certain level. However, developing such a physique to its full potential was also extremely challenging. Everything had its pros and cons, and blessings often came with drawbacks.
Nevertheless, regardless of the situation, before reaching the three realms of enlightenment, physiques like the Temporal Dao Body and the Great Thunder Immortal Body provided a crushing advantage over those with Saint Bodies.
As everyone was in shock, you began to face the Heavenly Tribulation. This Heavenly Tribulation was truly terrifying, even with your perfect Temporal Dao Body and the significant increase in your strength, you barely managed to withstand it.
However, this was also because you had only recently completed your Temporal Dao Body and had not comprehended the Time Law. Otherwise, you wouldn't have struggled so much. Only by comprehending both Time and Space Laws, and with the assistance of Emperor-level techniques related to time and space, could you fully unleash the advantages of your Temporal Dao Body.
It was unfortunate that you currently lacked the Time Law and the corresponding Emperor-level techniques to cultivate them. As a result, you could only utilize a portion of the Temporal Dao Body's power, leading to your current plight. Your performance was not on par with Lei Wanqian, who possessed the Great Thunder Immortal Body.
However, you were not overly concerned. After all, you could still comprehend the Time Law if you spent enough time on it. Sooner or later, you would achieve a perfect understanding of the Grand Completion Time Law. As for the Emperor-level techniques related to space, you had a clue.
In one of the previous simulations, you had obtained a fragment of an Emperor-level technique. To obtain this fragment, you had even sacrificed other rewards. After several years of research and the information from the Taiyi Emperor's Palace's records, you had successfully identified the location of this Emperor-level technique, which recorded information about time.
"Wow! Does this fragment have such a significant origin?"
As Wang Ping read the simulated text, he was shocked. At that time, he had chosen this fragment only to gain more knowledge about Emperor-level techniques and enhance his foundation. He hadn't expected it to contain information about the specific cultivation method he needed the most.
"This is a huge stroke of luck! If I cultivate the Time and Space Secret Arts simultaneously with my perfect Temporal Dao Body, how powerful can I become? Can I surpass Lei Wanqian and his Great Thunder Immortal Body?"
Wang Ping thought excitedly.
"No, that's not it. I will definitely surpass him. A perfect Temporal Dao Body is already on par with his Great Thunder Immortal Body. What I lack now is just the compatibility of techniques. He cultivates the Thunder Emperor's Scripture, which suits him perfectly, and that's where I can't compare. But if I cultivate the Time Emperor's Scripture, I can gain an advantage in this regard!"
"In addition, I have unique talents like the Violet Talent - Endless Blade and the Golden Talent - Multiple Crescendo. Although the probability of triggering them decreases as my level increases, these are still Violet and Golden talents. At the Grand Saint level, even if they trigger once or twice, it's inevitable that I'll beat Lei Wanqian."
The more Wang Ping thought about it, the more excited he became, envisioning his future.
"However, when it comes to challenging Gu Xuan from the Ancient Clan of Immortality, that might be a bit more difficult. I still can't figure out what special physique or bloodline he possesses, and I have no clue about the scripture he cultivates. It's really hard to fathom."
Then, Wang Ping's thoughts turned to Gu Xuan from the Ancient Clan of Immortality.
The Ancient Clan of Immortality was the only clan that had survived the long twilight of the last era. Their heritage was deep and unfathomable, and they had likely produced numerous emperors during that era when all things were in decline. It was possible that they had even acquired all the cultivation methods from the previous era.
Therefore, no matter which faction you considered, in terms of Emperor-level techniques, divine abilities, and secret arts, they were all far inferior to the Ancient Clan of Immortality.
However, this was not enough to completely overshadow other geniuses.
"Either he has a physique or bloodline more terrifying than the Great Thunder Immortal Body, or the scripture he cultivates transcends the realm of Emperor-level techniques and is a legendary immortal scripture."
Bold speculations crossed Wang Ping's mind, and he couldn't help but be restless.
If Gu Xuan truly cultivated an immortal scripture, it would be too terrifying. Under the same realm, who could be his equal?
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However, if that's the case, it can explain why he is so powerful, even effortlessly suppressing Lei Wanqian.
"Hmm, perhaps I'm thinking too much. The Longevity Gu Family, Gu Xuan, what secrets do they hold? I'll gradually uncover them as I continue with the simulations. No need to be too concerned. For now, I haven't even gathered all the remaining fragments, and I haven't fully acquired the Time Scriptures."
Wang Ping let out a sigh and calmed himself down before continuing to gaze at the screen.
"In the Upper Realm, there was once an extremely powerful Emperor who specialized in the path of time. He was known as the Dark Time Emperor, the king among Emperors, and few Emperors could rival him. His talent and combat power were awe-inspiring throughout history."
"It can be said that once you gather all the fragments and obtain the Dark Time Emperor's Emperor Scripture, you'll be able to truly unleash the power of the Temporal Dao Body. The two will complement each other, and your combat power will skyrocket to a terrifying level."
"As for the Emperor Scripture related to space, it is relatively easier to find. The Upper Realm is vast, and there haven't been many Emperors who specialized in the spatial path, but there have been several. Even at this point in time, there is still a Grand Sage who specializes in the spatial path known as the Space Devouring Emperor. He is also an extraordinary talent, a formidable presence throughout history."
"However, the Space Devouring Emperor did not establish his own Emperor-level power and has always been a solitary existence. He rarely shows himself, and if you want to find him and have him pass down the Space Devouring Emperor Scripture to you, it won't be an easy task."
"Of course, there's a crucial issue. You have already joined the Taiyi Emperor's Palace. If you want to obtain other Emperors' Emperor Scriptures, it's clearly not possible."
"But you don't need to worry. In this simulation, you can't switch to the Space Devouring Emperor's Palace to freeload on the Space Devouring Emperor Scripture. In the next simulation, you can search for the Space Devouring Emperor."
"As long as you have simulations, you have infinite choices and possibilities."
As thoughts raced through Wang Ping's mind, he continued to refine his Temporal Dao Body with the power of the final tribulation.
At this moment, a quasi-emperor made a move to capture you, recognizing the incredible value of your perfect Temporal Dao Body. Even if it meant offending the Taiyi Emperor's Palace and possibly facing the personal pursuit of the Heavenly Feather Emperor, the quasi-emperor couldn't resist the temptation.
However, the quasi-emperor's actions were thwarted by Ji Family's quasi-emperor, who protected you.
As the two quasi-emperors clashed, their terrifying power sent shivers down your spine. Simultaneously, you were filled with anger, staring fixedly at the quasi-emperor who had attacked you, determined to remember their aura for future vengeance. Whether in reality or in simulations, you would make sure they had no place to hide.
Unfortunately, the quasi-emperor who had attacked you used the Nine Stars Pavilion's secret technique to conceal their identity, making it impossible for you to ascertain who they were. Clearly, this person had also joined the Nine Stars Pavilion.
However, you were not disheartened. Although you couldn't identify their identity, you were confident that with the power of a true emperor, you could eventually unveil their secrets. The Nine Stars Pavilion's secret techniques, although exceptional, were not invincible. With sufficient cultivation, you could discover their hidden face, techniques, and abilities.
As you contemplated, the quasi-emperor, sensing Ji Family's quasi-emperor's intent to protect you and even brandishing Ji Family's Emperor's Artifact, decided to retreat. The area once again became peaceful, and you no longer faced any attacks. This relieved you, as you didn't want to resort to your life-saving talent, the Golden Talent - Teleportation, during the battle between two quasi-emperors.
Although the Golden Talent - Teleportation had brought you many surprises, you still remembered the times it had transported you to life-threatening situations.
As you relaxed, the Wang Family also sighed in relief. Your close relationship with the Ji Family was not ideal for them, but they didn't dare to take any action against you. After all, if they attacked you, even if you died, the Taiyi Emperor's Palace would undoubtedly be eradicated, with no chance of survival.
Soon, everything settled down. After stabilizing your situation with the Ji Family, you bid farewell to Ji Bingyan and left their residence, preparing to return to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace.
However, on your way back to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, you encountered someone unexpected – Ye Chen. The current Ye Chen had reached the cultivation level of Triple Saint King, surpassing your earlier simulation estimate of a Saint level.
However, Ye Chen was clearly in a precarious situation, being pursued by a Grand Sage. Even though he had the elderly ring's power enhancing him, he was still no match for the Grand Sage.
Seeing this, you swiftly intervened, instantly killing the pursuing Grand Sage. This sight left both Ye Chen and the elderly ring astonished. After all, your current cultivation was only at the Half-Step Grand Sage level.
Killing a Grand Sage with ease while only at the Half-Step Grand Sage level was a level of power that only the top ten geniuses on the Saint King Ranking might achieve.
Afterward, you and Ye Chen began to catch up. Ye Chen recounted the difficult years he had experienced since ascending to the Upper Realm. He had been imprisoned and pursued repeatedly, and he had almost died several times. Although he had eventually survived and gained numerous opportunities, he still had lingering traumas.
You couldn't help but sigh in response. Misfortune and fortune were intertwined, and without these experiences, you wouldn't have grown to your current level. Even your physique had transformed to be second only to the Saint Bodies.
Reflecting on this, you continued your journey back to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, accompanied by Ye Chen and the elderly ring.
As you traveled together, you allowed the Half-Step Sovereign who had been secretly guarding you to temporarily depart, revealing your true identity. When Ye Chen saw your true appearance, he was stunned. He had never expected that the second prince of the Taiyi Emperor's Palace was his long-lost master.
The elderly ring was equally surprised. It had never imagined that the master Ye Chen had been boasting about for years was none other than the second prince of the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, a future candidate for the Sovereign. This revelation was truly astonishing for the elderly ring, considering that the second prince of the Taiyi Emperor's Palace was an exceptional figure destined for greatness.
This remarkable individual had descended to the Lower Realm a hundred thousand years ago, which was nothing short of a shocking revelation. In an instant, the elderly ring came to appreciate the abundance of talents and wonders in the Lower Realm, particularly the Purple Spirit Realm.
Subsequently, you and Ye Chen began to catch up, reminiscing about the past and discussing your experiences and growth in the respective realms.
[Hearing your words, Ye Chen couldn't help but feel grateful, mentioning that he was lucky to have acquired a secret technique that allowed him to strengthen his physique by devouring powerful flames. Over the years, he had used this technique to enhance his talent to its current level.]
[Speaking of this, Ye Chen's expression became serious yet hopeful, and he asked if you were familiar with the Purgatory Ancient Star.]
[Upon hearing Ye Chen mention the Purgatory Ancient Star, you were quite surprised and recalled the scenes you experienced during your previous simulations on the Purgatory Ancient Star. In those scenes, the outbreak of the white flames that could even melt the Supreme Weapon Black Abyss Demon Spear had left you somewhat perturbed.]
[That kind of flame undoubtedly possessed the power of a Supreme, and it was likely even more extraordinary than ordinary Supremes.]
[While various thoughts flashed through your mind, you nodded and mentioned that you had been there but hadn't encountered anything special. Ye Chen's expression turned solemn, and he explained that he had obtained his secret technique on the Purgatory Ancient Star. However, he had almost perished on that star and turned into ashes.]
[On the Purgatory Ancient Star, there was not just one terrifying type of flame. Among them, the white flames were the most dreadful. According to Ye Chen's investigations over the years, those white flames were likely a type of Emperor Flame, harboring great secrets. If he could refine that flame, he believed he could truly enter the ranks of the upper realm's prodigies.]
[Listening to Ye Chen's words, you were quite surprised, as you didn't expect him to gather so much information and uncover part of the truth about the white flames that you were unaware of. After all, when you saw the white flames before, even with the protection of a Supreme Weapon, you were almost killed, let alone understanding their details.]
[In this regard, you couldn't help but admire Ye Chen for being the son of a trash but having such good luck. His fortune was something that many cultivators envied.]
[After continuing to chat with Ye Chen, you invited him to join the Taiyi Emperor Palace. As for the Ring Granny, you promised to ask some alchemy elders to help her reshape her physical body.]
[Ye Chen was delighted and readily agreed to your invitation. The Ring Granny was also ecstatic, unable to contain her gratitude, and offered her loyalty. She hadn't expected to have the chance to join the Taiyi Emperor Palace. Even the prospect of having her physical body reshaped was beyond her expectations.]
[Originally, she had hoped that Ye Chen would help her reshape her body after reaching the Supreme or Half-Supreme realm. However, after experiencing so much alongside Ye Chen and facing life-threatening situations, she doubted whether she would live long enough to see that day. The many near-death experiences had left her constantly anxious. Now, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.]
[Following this, you smiled and didn't say much, choosing to summon the Dao Protectors and head back to the Taiyi Emperor Palace. While you were on your way back to the palace, news spread across the Immortal Continent.]
[It was announced by Bai Xiaosheng that you had successfully completed the Time-Space Dao Body and had crossed a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation. Bai Xiaosheng had recognized you as the Young Emperor and placed you in the third position on the Saint King Ranking.]
[For a moment, many forces and cultivators across the Immortal Continent were shocked. They hadn't expected the second son of the Taiyi Emperor Palace to have such extraordinary opportunities. As a result, many Emperor-level and Semi-Emperor-level forces felt envious of the Taiyi Emperor Palace, thinking that it was blessed with great fortune.]
[After all, occupying two seats in the top ten of the Saint King Ranking, one in third place and another in sixth place, was truly terrifying.]
[Compared to the envy of other forces, the old experts of the Taiyi Emperor Palace were also stirred. They were initially surprised but soon became overjoyed, as they hadn't expected the Taiyi Emperor Palace to produce such talent once again. Perhaps in this era, the Taiyi Emperor Palace could have three Emperors at the same time!]
[The various Emperor's Sons were also shocked but quickly became excited, looking forward to the future developments.]
[In their eyes, you had previously lost to Yu Dao Hong, but now, with your Time-Space Dao Body completed and ranking third on the Saint King Ranking, once you returned to the Taiyi Emperor Palace, you would undoubtedly have a showdown with Yu Dao Hong. The outcome of that battle would be incredibly intense and unpredictable. It would also greatly benefit their cultivation.]
[While all this commotion was happening, you returned to the Taiyi Emperor Palace. After your return, you didn't immediately challenge Yu Dao Hong but instead began to challenge the Taiyi Celestial Path.]
[In front of everyone's eyes, you successfully reached the fifteenth level of the Taiyi Celestial Path, breaking the record left by Yu Dao Hong and the previous Emperors on the fourteenth level. This achievement left everyone in the Taiyi Emperor Palace astonished.]
[As for the Semi-Emperor who had wanted to take you as his disciple, he couldn't help but feel unsettled, realizing that your ambitions were enormous. While he recognized your qualifications, he also knew that he wasn't qualified to be your master.]
[Just as everyone was shocked, an anomaly occurred. The Emperor's might descended, shaking the entire Taiyi Emperor Palace. It was the current Emperor of the Taiyi Emperor Palace, Emperor Tianyu, who had arrived.]
[In front of the crowd, Emperor Tianyu praised you and asked if you were willing to become his disciple. Delighted, you didn't hesitate to accept his offer.]
[With that, you became Emperor Tianyu's personal Emperor's Child, greatly increasing your status. Emperor Tianyu then bestowed you with some treasures and awarded you a significant amount of sect contribution points before disappearing.]
[Seeing this, you felt secretly pleased as you left the Taiyi Celestial Path. At this moment, the first Emperor's Son of the Taiyi Emperor Palace, Yu Dao Hong, fixed his gaze on you and challenged you to a battle.]
[In response, you laughed heartily, without any fear, and chose to accept the challenge. Although it would have been the best choice to cultivate within the Taiyi Emperor Tower until you comprehended the Time Law to over seventy percent before facing Yu Dao Hong, you had no intention of avoiding the battle and believed that your current strength was enough to suppress him.]
[In front of everyone's eyes, you and Yu Dao Hong engaged in an earth-shattering battle. This battle took place in the small world created by the old monster, and it was incredibly intense. Yu Dao Hong had to use all his hidden cards and abilities. In the end, you managed to gain a slight advantage and subdued Yu Dao Hong, securing the victory.]
[Witnessing this, the onlookers were deeply impressed and marveled at the power of your complete Time-Space Dao Body, which had significantly boosted your combat strength. Keep in mind that you had just obtained the complete Time-Space Dao Body without having time to comprehend the Time Law fully. If you were to master the Time Law, you could likely defeat Shi Yu Yan, the current second-ranked individual on the Saint King Ranking. Shi Yu Yan possessed a constitution surpassing even the Saint Body, albeit not as powerful as the Time-Space Dao Body, but still formidable. Additionally, she was a direct descendant of a Great Emperor, bearing the purest Great Emperor bloodline. This made her stronger than Yu Dao Hong, and she consistently held the second position on the Saint King Ranking.]
[If it weren't for the fact that the first position on the Saint King Ranking was occupied by Gu Xuan from the Gu Clan of Eternal Life, Shi Yu Yan could have easily claimed the top spot. It should be noted that even in other golden ages, she would still be qualified to compete for the first position.]
[In the eyes of the old monster, you were even stronger than Shi Yu Yan, which was a highly commendable evaluation. However, they still believed that you were not on par with Gu Xuan and considered him an unparalleled genius, surpassing even those self-proclaimed prodigies who had emerged after many years.]
[While the old monster was filled with emotions, Yu Dao Hong sighed and admitted his defeat, stating that he would reclaim his position in the future. Afterward, he left the small world.]
[You didn't pay much attention to Yu Dao Hong's words. Since you had already surpassed him, you believed that he wouldn't have another chance to defeat you.]
[With this, the battle of the Emperor's Sons came to a close, and you became the new first Emperor's Son of the Taiyi Emperor Palace, becoming a prominent figure in the Taiyi Emperor Palace and gaining fame throughout the Upper Realm, making you one of the goals pursued by countless individuals.]
[As for Ye Chen, although he had continued his cultivation during these years, his progress slowed down after arriving at the Taiyi Emperor Palace.]
[You were somewhat exasperated by this. In your opinion, Ye Chen might be more suited to be a wandering cultivator, continuing on the path of a trash and enjoying the comfort of the Taiyi Emperor Palace seemed to have made him complacent, hindering his rapid growth.]
[As a result, you directly expelled Ye Chen from the Taiyi Emperor Palace and urged him to go out and gain more experiences, rather than comfortably cultivating within the palace.]
[Although Ye Chen was somewhat helpless about your decision, he didn't dare to defy you, his master, and obediently left to embark on his journey.]
[Soon, it was reported that you had emerged from seclusion, and many challengers came to your doorstep. You accepted all challenges and effortlessly defeated them, without encountering any significant battles.]
[This left many people in awe, realizing that your strength had greatly increased. After witnessing you in action multiple times, even Yu Dao Hong, who had seen you fight before, fell silent. He then left the Taiyi Emperor Palace without any plans to return unless he broke through to the Grand Saint level.]
[As for you, you planned to leave the Taiyi Emperor Palace, search for prodigies to take as disciples, and save time on breaking through the Grand Saint realm. You also wanted to search for the Void Devouring Emperor and the Time Scriptures.]
[However, before you could leave the Taiyi Emperor Palace, you were summoned by Emperor Tianyu.]
[Upon seeing you, Emperor Tianyu nodded in satisfaction and then presented two items. The first item was a severed head, which turned out to be the head of the Semi-Emperor who had attacked you after your Heavenly Tribulation.]
[(End of this chapter)]