"It's no wonder there has been no news of the descendants of Anshi Emperor in the outside world. It turns out that Anshi Emperor has hidden them in this secret realm, disappearing from the world. I really wonder what Anshi Emperor was thinking," Wang Ping mused as he looked at the simulated text.
With Anshi Emperor's abilities, he could easily establish an imperial-level force and pass down his legacy through countless ages. After all, the imperial clan that practiced the Time Law had a lifespan far exceeding that of ordinary cultivators, though not as long as the Qin family of longevity, they could still be considered a long-lived lineage.
"The Emperor's thoughts are beyond my comprehension at this point. Perhaps he has foreseen something or glimpsed a fragment of the future to make such a choice," Wang Ping thought to himself as he continued to gaze at the screen.
"Next, you were brought into the town by two elderly men, who treated you kindly. You were polite in return and only disclosed the purpose of your visit after a long while. At the same time, you revealed your perfect Time-Space Dao physique."
"These actions left the two elderly men in awe; they had not expected you to possess such an extraordinary physique as the Time-Space Dao. Then, the two elderly men chuckled and said that with your Time-Space Dao physique and the map you brought, you were naturally qualified to inherit the Emperor's legacy of the Anshi lineage."
"You showed great joy at this, believing that this time, you would be able to obtain the Anshi Emperor's secret technique securely and quickly strengthen yourself."
"At this point, the two elderly men spoke again, saying that although you were qualified to cultivate the Anshi Emperor's secret technique, their ancestor, Anshi Emperor, had left behind a condition. Anyone who wished to cultivate the Anshi Emperor's secret technique, regardless of their status, had to go through a trial set by him, even for his descendants."
"This statement surprised you, and you looked at the two elderly men with a puzzled expression, feeling that something was amiss."
"Sensing your confusion, the two elderly men chuckled and explained that although everyone in the town practiced the Time Dao, very few of their clan's descendants had successfully cultivated the Anshi Emperor's secret technique. Most of them merely practiced scriptures that imitated the Anshi Emperor's technique."
"These scriptures varied in strength, with the strongest among them only reaching the level of quasi-Emperor techniques, far from comparable to the Anshi Emperor's secret technique."
"This revelation surprised you even more, and you couldn't understand why Anshi Emperor would set such demanding conditions, even for his own descendants. Such a practice would undoubtedly affect the foundation and potential of their clan's descendants. After all, the difference between cultivating the Emperor's technique and not cultivating it was significant, affecting one's foundation, potential, and relative combat strength at the same realm."
"Although some exceptionally talented individuals could reach profound levels and even achieve Emperorhood without cultivating the Emperor's technique, they were the exception rather than the rule."
"In this world, the majority of cultivators stood on the shoulders of their predecessors, laying a solid foundation to pave their own paths."
"The two elderly men shook their heads in response to your doubts, indicating that they also didn't understand the ancestor's reasoning. Nevertheless, since their ancestor had made this decision, there must be a reason behind it. Therefore, you had to undergo the trial. If you succeeded, you would naturally obtain the Anshi Emperor's secret technique, and perhaps other opportunities as well. If you failed, you would have to leave."
"After saying this, the two elderly men reassured you, stating that with your Time-Space Dao physique, your success rate was well above ninety percent, so there was no need to worry too much."
"In response to their words, you chuckled lightly, clasping your hands together and expressing your hope that the two elderly men would lead you to the trial."
"In agreement, the two elderly men nodded and led you to the location of the trial."
"The trial location turned out to be an underground corridor, referred to by the two elderly men as the Time Ancient Road. Only by reaching its deepest point could you obtain the Anshi Emperor's secret technique."
"At the same time, the two elderly men informed you that the Time Ancient Road was not only a trial but also an opportunity. Each segment of the road would hone your willpower and help you comprehend the mysteries of time. Perhaps you could use this to understand your own Time Dao patterns, greatly benefiting your future entry into the highest levels."
"Listening to the words of the two elderly men, you were pleasantly surprised and filled with anticipation."
"Next, you entered the Time Ancient Road. This place was indeed mysterious, giving you a sense of time distortion. You had no knowledge of the speed of time passing, only moving forward, trying to comprehend the mysteries of time while preventing yourself from getting lost and failing the trial."
"In the blink of an eye, you spent hundreds of years inside it, reaching the latter half of the road. Even you began to feel uncomfortable and nearly lost your way."
"When you approached the final segment of the road, your mind became somewhat hazy, unable to determine if it was the past, present, or some future point in time."
"However, you ultimately regained clarity, sat down cross-legged, stabilized your mind, and began to comprehend. In the end, it took you a thousand years to successfully take that step and comprehend the Time Dao patterns."
"You, with your cultivation at the Eighth Tier of the Grand Saint, managed to comprehend the Time Dao patterns, an achievement that would shake the entire Immortal Continent when it became known."
"After comprehending the Time Dao patterns, the Time Ancient Road became clear in your eyes once more. With a bright gaze, you firmly took that step."
"When you took that step and reached the end of the Time Ancient Road, you saw a wall with a depiction of a cold and stern figure. It was none other than Anshi Emperor himself."
"Even though it was just a mural, it still shook your soul, marveling at Anshi Emperor's charisma."
"Just as you were marveling, you suddenly felt your consciousness tremble, as if the mural had drawn you into a strange space. In this peculiar space, you saw numerous scriptures. Undoubtedly, these were the Anshi Emperor's secret techniques."
"Overjoyed, you engraved them into your heart and began your cultivation."
"Time passed, and you eventually succeeded in cultivating the Anshi Emperor's secret technique, causing your strength to skyrocket, bringing you immense happiness."
"At that moment, an illusory figure appeared before you, its gaze cold and fixed on you. It was the projection of Anshi Emperor himself. This startled you, and you realized the identity of this illusory figure."
"It was none other than Anshi Emperor's projection. This revelation left you shocked, wondering if Anshi Emperor had left behind his incarnation."
"As you were still in shock, Anshi Emperor's projection spoke. He sighed and uttered the words, 'Has it finally appeared?'"
"These words sent a shiver down your spine, making it hard to stay calm. After all, the implications of these words were astounding. It seemed that Anshi Emperor had known you were coming and had been waiting for you."
"What's going on? Could it be that Anshi Emperor's mastery of the Time Dao
has reached a level beyond my imagination, allowing him to glimpse a certain future among countless parallel timelines?" Wang Ping pondered as he read the simulated text, his thoughts in turmoil.
If that were the case, the level of Anshi Emperor's cultivation must be truly terrifying. In addition to that, where had he gone? And why did he make so many puzzling decisions?
While Wang Ping was lost in thought, the simulation continued.
"When you had calmed down and wanted to inquire about some matters with the projection of Anshi Emperor, he gazed deeply at you without saying much and quickly disappeared."
"This left you open-mouthed, not knowing what to say. Soon after, your consciousness trembled, and you were ejected from this strange space, returning to the Time Ancient Road."
"You stared at the mural and realized that the strange force that had pulled you in before was no longer present. Still, your mind was unsettled as you made your way back."
Chapter 227: Dark Emperor! Soaring Power! (Ten Thousand Words Chapter!)
Soon, you left the Time Ancient Road and returned to the outside world. When you emerged, you found two elderly men waiting for you.
Seeing you come out looking a bit absent-minded, the two men frowned slightly, surprised and concerned that you had failed the challenge.
To comfort you, one of the elderly men patted your shoulder and told you not to force fate; you could continue the challenge another day.
This snapped you back to reality, and you couldn't help but chuckle, explaining that you had already succeeded in the challenge. You had also comprehended the Time Dao patterns and obtained the Dark Emperor's scripture. However, you encountered some perplexing events along the way.
This revelation surprised the two elderly men. They were curious and asked you about the details of your experiences, wondering why you seemed so troubled.
You glanced around and shared your story, asking if the two elderly men knew anything about it. They, too, were quite surprised by your account and shook their heads, explaining that their ancestor, the Dark Emperor, had always been mysterious, and nobody knew what he was thinking.
However, they believed that since he left that message, you were the person he had been waiting for, and the Dark Emperor's lineage would stand with you in the future.
This statement surprised Wang Ping, who wondered if the Dark Emperor's lineage should remain hidden and if aligning with them was a good idea.
The two elderly men chuckled, saying that now that the awaited person had arrived, there was no need for them to remain hidden. Although they wouldn't leave this place easily in the future, they would lend a helping hand if you needed it.
Hearing this, you felt elated, knowing that you had a powerful force that would follow you. The Dark Emperor's lineage undoubtedly had many strong individuals who would be of great assistance in the future. Many things that were inconvenient for you to do in the Taiyi Emperor's Palace could be entrusted to the Dark Emperor's lineage.
Next, you nodded and continued conversing with the two elderly men. However, you remembered your original plan and couldn't help but shake your head wryly.
Even though you didn't know how long you had spent in the Time Ancient Road, at least a thousand or two thousand years had passed in the outside world. Your previous plan to expose the mastermind behind the scenes probably had no chance of being executed anymore.
You asked the two elderly men about how much time had passed. They lightly smiled and reassured you, explaining that the flow of time in the Time Ancient Road was different from the outside world. In reality, only ten years had passed in the outside world.
Hearing this number, you were astonished. Such a method that could manipulate the flow of time to such an extent without affecting one's comprehension abilities was truly incredible. You understood that manipulating time within a domain was possible, but it had limitations, drawbacks, and potential dangers.
However, the Time Ancient Road's manipulation of time, with such an exaggerated scale and no impact on comprehension, was truly astonishing. It emphasized the enigmatic abilities of the Dark Emperor, proving that he was a ruler among emperors, and his methods were beyond ordinary comprehension.
Your thoughts became more active after hearing this, and after bidding farewell to the two elderly men, you left the secret realm.
Once you exited the secret realm, you found your Supreme Guardian waiting anxiously, deeply concerned for your safety. Seeing you come out, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Your Supreme Guardian then curiously inquired about your experiences in the secret realm and why you had stayed there for so long. He also asked if it was necessary to report to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace about the secret realm.
You didn't say much in response and simply told him not to report anything. Hearing this, your Supreme Guardian nodded solemnly.
As your protector, he was undoubtedly bound to you. Your interests were of utmost importance to him. As long as it didn't involve betraying the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, he would stand by your side.
Next, you swiftly left the area with your Supreme Guardian, as if nothing had happened.
Returning to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, you noticed that this time, the Heavenly Feather Emperor hadn't left as he did in the previous simulation. You wondered about the difference in this scenario.
In the end, you concluded that the surprise might be due to whether or not you had presented the incomplete map. Perhaps in the previous simulation, the Heavenly Feather Emperor had left to search for the Dark Emperor's scripture, which explained his absence.
Subsequently, you visited the Heavenly Feather Emperor. When he saw you, he was genuinely surprised. He could tell that you had cultivated the Dark Emperor's scripture and condensed Time Dao patterns.
In response, the Heavenly Feather Emperor could only marvel at your luck, as you had obtained the Dark Emperor's inheritance and managed to condense Time Dao patterns with your current cultivation at the Eighth Tier of the Grand Saint.
With your current strength, you had likely surpassed the level of a Grand Saint by a significant margin. The Heavenly Feather Emperor couldn't help but be curious about just how powerful you had become.
For this reason, he summoned a semi-supreme expert to spar with you.
You didn't refuse the Heavenly Feather Emperor's arrangement; instead, your fighting spirit soared. After all, you were curious about your current strength as well.
In no time, the Heavenly Feather Emperor created a small world for the two of you to battle within. The semi-supreme expert found himself in a somewhat awkward situation, thinking that even though you were the First Imperial Prince, it was impossible for you, at the Eighth Tier of the Grand Saint, to contend against him, a semi-supreme expert.
However, to his bewilderment, after you limbered up a bit, you explosively revealed your true cultivation. In an instant, you displayed the strength of a Grand Saint at the Eighth Tier, leaving the semi-supreme expert shocked and dumbfounded.
For the semi-supreme expert, he had never seen someone like you, who concealed their true cultivation to such an extent. Most people only hid one or two minor realms, but you had hidden an entire major realm plus seven minor realms.
[Soon, you left the Time Ancient Road and arrived in the outside world. When you arrived in the outside world, you found two elderly individuals waiting for you.]
[Upon seeing you emerge, the two of them appeared somewhat restless, furrowing their brows in surprise, thinking that you had failed in your challenge.]
[In response, one of them patted your shoulder, consoling you, and suggesting that destiny had not arrived yet, and you shouldn't force it. There would be another opportunity in the future to continue your challenge.]
[This made you snap out of it, feeling somewhat amused and helpless, as you had actually succeeded in your challenge and comprehended the Time Dao patterns, gaining the Dark Emperor's scripture, and successfully cultivating it. It's just that you encountered some things within that were hard to understand.]
[This revelation surprised the two elderly individuals. Subsequently, they curiously inquired about what had happened and why you seemed so restless.]
[With a thoughtful expression, you recounted the events and asked if the two elders knew anything. This left the two elders equally surprised, both shaking their heads, stating that the Old Ancestor always acted mysteriously, and no one knew what he was thinking.]
[However, since he left that message, there must be a deeper meaning to it, and you were the one he was waiting for. So, the Dark Emperor's lineage would stand with you in the years to come.]
[This surprised Wang Ping, who asked if the Dark Emperor's lineage was supposed to remain hidden here. Was it really a good idea to join them now?]
[The two elders chuckled, explaining that since the Old Ancestor's awaited person had appeared, there was no need for them to remain hidden. While they might not leave this place easily in the future, if you needed their help, they would lend a hand.]
[Hearing this, you felt quite pleased, realizing you had a powerful force that would follow you. It was truly an unexpected delight.]
[The Dark Emperor's lineage undoubtedly had many strong individuals, and they would undoubtedly be of great help in the future. Many tasks that were inconvenient to accomplish in the Taiyi Emperor's Palace could be entrusted to the Dark Emperor's lineage.]
[Next, after some conversation with the two elders, you remembered your original plans and couldn't help but shake your head with a wry smile.]
[Although you didn't know how long you had spent in the Time Ancient Road, it had probably been at least a thousand or two thousand years. During that time, the outside world had likely undergone significant changes, and your plans to expose the hidden hand behind the scenes probably had no chance of being carried out.]
[You then asked the two elders how much time had passed. They lightly laughed and reassured you that the flow of time in the Time Ancient Road and the outside world was different. In the outside world, only ten years had passed.]
[Hearing this number, you were quite surprised. Such a manipulation of time was truly miraculous, allowing for a significant time differential without hindering one's enlightenment.]
[You knew that if you wanted to, you could manipulate the flow of time within your domain as well. However, the time distortion wouldn't be as extreme, and practicing within such a domain would come with disadvantages. Enlightenment would produce deviations and pose significant risks. As for improving cultivation, it was possible, but cultivation and enlightenment were interconnected and came with their own risks.]
[Nevertheless, the Time Ancient Road's time distortion was exceptionally impressive, allowing for enlightenment without such drawbacks. It could only be said that the Dark Emperor was truly a remarkable figure among emperors, and his methods were beyond ordinary comprehension.]
[Next, your thoughts became active, and after bidding farewell to the two elders, you left the secret realm.]
[Once you left the secret realm, you found your Supreme Dao Protector had been waiting anxiously for a long time. Seeing you emerge, he breathed a sigh of relief.]
[Your Supreme Dao Protector was curious about your experiences in the secret realm and why you had stayed for such a long time. He also inquired if this should be reported to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace.]
[In response, you didn't say much, only indicating that there was no need to report it. This made your Supreme Dao Protector nod solemnly.]
[As your protector, he was unquestionably tied to your side, and your interests came before everything else. As long as it didn't involve betraying the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, he would stand by your side.]
[Next, you swiftly left the area with your Supreme Dao Protector, as if nothing had happened.]
[Subsequently, you returned to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace. This time, you noticed that the Tianyu Great Emperor had not left as he had in the previous simulation, which made you wonder about the difference.]
[Ultimately, you concluded that the surprise must have been due to whether or not you had presented the remnant map. Perhaps, in the previous simulation, the Tianyu Great Emperor had gone to find the Dark Emperor's scripture, which is why he hadn't returned, rather than encountering an accident.]
[Afterward, you visited the Tianyu Great Emperor. When you saw him, the Tianyu Great Emperor was astonished. He could see that you had cultivated the Dark Emperor's scripture and had condensed Time Dao patterns.]
[In response, the Tianyu Great Emperor could only marvel at your luck, as you had received the Dark Emperor's legacy and had condensed Time Dao patterns at the Great Saint Eighth Stage of cultivation.]
[Now, your combat power was likely far beyond that of the Great Saints. Just how powerful you had become piqued the Tianyu Great Emperor's curiosity.]
[As a result, he directly summoned a Half-Step Supreme and arranged a battle between you two.]
[Regarding the Tianyu Great Emperor's arrangement, you didn't refuse but instead felt a surge of fighting spirit. After all, you were curious about your current strength.]
[Soon, the Tianyu Great Emperor created a small world for your battle. The Half-Step Supreme felt somewhat helpless about this development.]
[He believed that even though you were the First Emperor's son with formidable strength, battling a Half-Step Supreme with your Great Saint Eighth Stage cultivation wasn't feasible. It wasn't just Half-Step Supreme; even if you were at the peak of the Great Saint, he didn't think you could compete with him.]
[After all, the gap between a Great Saint and a Half-Step Supreme was immense, and even a prodigy like you would have a hard time bridging it.]
[However, this Half-Step Supreme soon found himself dumbfounded. After you flexed your muscles a bit, you unleashed your true power. In an instant, your cultivation soared to the level of Great Saint Ninth Stage, leaving the Half-Step Supreme thoroughly shocked and bewildered.]
[For the Half-Step Supreme, he had never seen someone like you. Most people who hid their cultivation levels would conceal one or two small realms at most. But you were different; you had concealed an entire major realm and seven minor realms.]
[If he were to face you in battle, he might be caught off guard and seriously injured or even killed. After all, who could have guessed that your actual cultivation was at the Great Saint Ninth Stage?]
[
Seeing your strength, the Half-Step Supreme was on high alert, quickly launching a counterattack. In an instant, you clashed with each other.]
[However, despite your incredible strength, practicing the Dark Emperor's scripture had elevated your power significantly, but the Half-Step Supreme remained a Half-Step Supreme. He didn't crumble under your might; instead, he managed to neutralize your attacks, pushing you back slightly. Fortunately, you didn't suffer any injuries.]
[You didn't pay too much attention to this outcome. It was difficult to defeat a Half-Step Supreme, especially when trying to surpass one's own cultivation realm. Throughout history, the criteria for prodigies to challenge and defeat ordinary Half-Step Supremes were well-established. It required reaching the Great Saint Ninth Stage, mastering a near-complete Saint Body, possessing a personal supreme treasure, and comprehending the Dao patterns of one's chosen path.]
[Without this configuration, it would be impossible to challenge a Half-Step Supreme beyond one's own realm. However, you were different from typical Saint Body prodigies. Your Perfect Space-Time Dao Body, even without reaching a near-complete Saint Body, was superior to one. In addition, you cultivated the most advanced Time Emperor's scripture, making your potential unmatched.]
[As a result, even though your cultivation was only at the Great Saint Eighth Stage, and you were still concealing some of your abilities, not utilizing Time Dao patterns or your various talents, you still couldn't defeat the Half-Step Supreme. Your attacks were countered, and you were pushed back, though without sustaining any injuries.]
[Seeing your impressive performance, the Half-Step Supreme's fighting spirit soared. He launched a more intense counterattack because defeating a prodigy like you would bring him immense honor.]
[If you were to become an Emperor or even ascend to immortality in the future, he would have even more to brag about. He could say, "Look, I once defeated a cultivator who later became Emperor So-and-So or Immortal Such-and-Such!"]
[Facing the Half-Step Supreme's fierce attacks, you chuckled lightly and stopped holding back. This time, you unleashed Time Dao patterns. As soon as your Time Dao patterns came into play, time began to distort, blurring the lines between past, present, and future.]
[This development startled the Half-Step Supreme, and he was filled with shock. He had never expected that someone with only Great Saint Ninth Stage cultivation would comprehend Time Dao patterns. It was simply unbelievable. Simultaneously, he felt an extreme sense of danger and hurriedly went on the defensive.]
[Unfortunately, it was already too late. As you employed Time Dao patterns, your power surged once again. With your most terrifying time manipulation technique, you effortlessly defeated the Half-Step Supreme, who had no chance to counterattack properly.]
[This left the Half-Step Supreme in a state of frustration, and he could only smile bitterly. It seemed that defeating a prodigy destined for Emperorhood was an impossible dream. Nonetheless, losing wasn't something to be ashamed of.]
[As for you, you were quite satisfied with your performance. You marveled at how you had grown to the point where you could easily defeat an ordinary Half-Step Supreme. If you were to use all your abilities, even a regular Supreme would be in danger if they let their guard down.]
[At this point, you had truly entered the ranks of the strong and were no longer a weakling or a junior in the eyes of others.]
[At this moment, the Tianyu Great Emperor was quite pleased with your performance, though not particularly surprised. After all, with your potential, achieving such results was expected.]
[Subsequently, he retracted the small world and released you and the Half-Step Supreme, instructing the latter not to reveal today's events. Then, he dismissed the Half-Step Supreme.]
[As for you, the Tianyu Great Emperor did not spare his praise, heaping commendations on you and expressing his hope that you would become the one to lead the Taiyi Emperor's Palace in the future. When the time came, he would help you obtain the opportunity for ascension to immortality.]
[Hearing this, you were quite surprised and curious, asking if the Tianyu Great Emperor wasn't interested in immortality.]
[The Tianyu Great Emperor smiled and replied that he was certainly interested in immortality. However, he was well aware that his chances of achieving immortality were not high. Moreover, the Taiyi Emperor's Palace had always focused on cultivating successors for ascension to immortality. Once you ascended, leading the Taiyi Emperor's Palace in ascending to immortality, he would also have a chance. In that case, it made more sense to entrust the opportunity for immortality to the one most likely to achieve it.]
[The Tianyu Great Emperor's words left you deeply moved, and you couldn't help but feel the weight of his expectations.]
[However, faced with the Tianyu Great Emperor's high hopes, you didn't make any rash promises. After all, such matters were uncertain, and nobody could guarantee success. Ascending to become an Emperor was a difficult path, and having talent didn't guarantee success. Throughout history, many exceptional individuals with ordinary talent had managed to rise to the level of Emperors and become figures others looked up to.]
[Having talent, even exceptional talent, simply meant you had a significant advantage. It meant you had a stronger battle capability at the same level and could break through realms more quickly. However, it didn't guarantee you would succeed, as there were many examples in history of people with ordinary talent or no innate talent achieving the pinnacle of Emperorhood through their efforts.]
[While it was true that they didn't have the added benefit of a Saint Body, which meant they couldn't match the battle prowess of ordinary Emperors, they were still not to be underestimated.]
[Furthermore, with your numerous deaths in the simulations, you had a realistic understanding of the probability of becoming an Emperor or ascending to immortality.]
[Following this, you didn't say much and, after the Tianyu Great Emperor gave you some guidance, you chose to leave.]
[Continuing with your plans, you began taking action. This time, you intended to head to the Small Universe to continue your enlightenment and quickly elevate your cultivation to the Great Saint Complete Stage. If you could achieve the Half-Step Supreme level, that would be even better.]
[However, you always remembered one thing: you must not break through to the Supreme level. The secret realm in the White Mist Forbidden Land was only accessible to those below the Supreme level. If you reached the Supreme level, entering the secret realm would have dire consequences. The shadowy figure behind the scenes had orchestrated it this way.]
[After all, if Supremes and quasi-Emperors could enter the secret realm, even if their cultivation was suppressed to the Saint King level, they would still be unmanageable for the natives. It would be extremely difficult to deal with them, and defeating them would require a significant effort.]
[The shadowy figure's goal was clearly focused on the prodigies with the potential to ascend to Emperorhood, showing no interest in those Supremes who had reached their limits. The risks and rewards simply didn't match.]
"In the following, you were taken to the Small Universe by the prospective emperor of the Taiyi Palace. However, this time, you did not choose to go to the One Xuan Universe.
Because in the last simulation, you had already spent a long time in the One Xuan Universe, and you had harvested too much wool. Continuing to spread your teachings in the One Xuan Small Universe would be too inefficient.
The Small Universe you chose this time is the Two Xuan Small Universe. The central star region of the Two Xuan Small Universe is a paradise for wood attribute cultivators and the territory of a super-powerful imperial force, the Tianmu Clan.
The Tianmu Clan is a rare super imperial force that openly holds the status of a Second Emperor. Such a force is unmatched even within the realm of the Immortal Continent.
However, for the Tianmu Clan, compared to going to the Immortal Continent and competing with various forces, staying in the Two Xuan Small Universe to dominate and rule, enjoying the natural dominance of the wood element in this small universe, is undoubtedly the wisest choice.
Therefore, in the Upper Realm, not all imperial forces in the Great Universe are stronger than the imperial forces in the Small Universe. In the Small Universe, there are formidable imperial forces and extremely powerful Great Emperors. It's just that these existences have chosen not to stay in the Immortal Continent for various reasons."
"After arriving in the Two Xuan Universe, you didn't have the intention of heading to the central star region to look for exceptional disciples. Although the Tianmu Clan followed the natural path of the wood element and had a relatively kind nature, random teaching could also provoke them.
You continued with your original plan, implementing a 'surround the city from the countryside' policy, starting to spread your teachings from remote ancient stars.
Time passed quickly, and decades went by. During these decades, your teaching efforts yielded good results, and your cultivation progressed from the Eighth Layer of the Great Sage Realm to the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Great Sage Realm.
However, breaking through from the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Great Sage Realm to the Grand Perfection of the Great Sage Realm, overcoming this bottleneck, clearly required a talented disciple.
Of course, you could choose to break through the bottleneck yourself, as you had done it before. However, at this point in time, it was not long before the Ji family would ask you to join their battle. If you chose to break through the bottleneck, you would undoubtedly miss the opportunity.
Although you already possessed a perfect Time Dao body, who would complain about having more Time Source and Heavenly Cold Ice? Accumulating Time Source might allow your Time-Space Dao body to continue evolving. As for Heavenly Cold Ice, it could be used to exchange for valuable items to refine your Supreme Body.
For this reason, secluding yourself in meditation was not an option. Your choice remained to search for talented individuals throughout.
As they say, fortune favors the diligent. This time, you were quite lucky and found a promising talent on an ancient star.
However, what surprised you was the identity of this promising talent. This child was from the Tianmu Clan, and his situation was dire. He was not only on the brink of death but also blinded, being pursued by someone. If it weren't for a powerful couple at the Half-Step Supreme level constantly supplying him with life energy, he would have perished long ago.
What made it even more puzzling was that the pursuers were also from the Tianmu Clan. This situation left you baffled, as it was ruthless to chase down one's own kin.
But then you remembered a certain experience from your past, making your gaze subtly change. You began to suspect that this child might have awakened some terrifying innate talent related to the Heavenly Eye, following a template similar to the Wailing Infant, leading to his eyes being gouged out by his own kind in an attempt to eliminate him.
If that were indeed the case, you couldn't help but feel that this child's potential was somewhat terrifying. However, you quickly regained your composure. After all, such events were not uncommon in this fantastical world, and you couldn't assume this child could rival the Wailing Infant.
Nevertheless, you were aware that his potential was remarkable, and if you could take him as your disciple, it would be certain that you'd break through to the Grand Perfection of the Great Sage Realm, with a glimmer of hope even for the Half-Step Supreme level.
Therefore, without hesitation, you chose to intervene and assist the couple at the Half-Step Supreme level.
As you no longer concealed your presence and took action, both sides displayed astonishment. After all, they were all at the Half-Step Supreme level, with the weakest being Great Sages. Failing to notice your presence as a Great Sage of the Ninth Layer was indeed strange.
Although you were obviously not an ordinary Great Sage and might even be considered a powerful prince, they, as Half-Step Supremes, should not have been oblivious to your existence.
Immediately, the Tianmu Clan pursuers confronted you, questioning your identity and daring to obstruct their efforts to eliminate remnants of the clan.
Their words angered the couple at the Half-Step Supreme level, and they cursed you, accusing you of ambushing their son and stealing his Source Heaven Divine Eye while they were out searching for a body-forging elixir. They found it despicable.
In response, the pursuers sneered, explaining that it was wasteful to leave the Source Heaven Divine Eye with peripheral clan members. Placing it on the young master, who already possessed dual imperial bloodlines and awakened the Heavenly Wood Saint Body, would make them an unrivaled existence in the future, able to compete for Immortal opportunities and become invincible across realms.
These words turned the couple's faces livid with anger. They wished to exterminate these scoundrels immediately, especially the Tianmu Clan young master and his mother, for their heinous actions.
However, the two knew that, at this point, it was questionable whether they could escape, let alone whether they could take revenge on the mastermind.
You, on the other hand, listened to the conversation between both sides with a subtle expression. It seemed that the plot was developing as you had expected, but the unfortunate child was just a peripheral clan member. Furthermore, while the Source Heaven Divine Eye was impressive, it was not that exceptional compared to many Saint Bodies.
Nevertheless, regardless of the circumstances, this prodigy presented an opportunity for your cultivation to advance further. Therefore, you did not intend to stand by and watch.
Although this matter involved the Tianmu Clan young master, you were not afraid of a young master from the Tianmu Clan. If you wanted to, you could defeat him single-handedly even at the same level.
The issue was that the Tianmu Clan was powerful and could pose a problem. However, as long as you handled things discreetly, no one would know your involvement.
With your thoughts surging, you stood before the Tianmu Clan couple, making your intentions clear.
Seeing this, the Tianmu Clan couple was greatly surprised. They hadn't expected a stranger to choose to protect them, feeling touched and grateful.
However, they also understood that your intervention was equivalent to courting death, considering you were just a Great Sage. They urged you to leave immediately and not get involved in this matter.
In response, you developed a favorable impression of the couple. At this critical moment, they didn't choose to run away or use you as a shield. Instead, they didn't want to drag you into the situation, which spoke volumes about their character.
As for the pursuers, their expressions darkened. They coldly sneered, saying that you couldn't escape now that you had chosen to intervene. Regardless of your origin or status as a prince, you would die since you decided to meddle.
These words furrowed your brow. The Tianmu Clan was supposed to be peaceful and averse to conflict. However, reality proved otherwise. It was a reminder that people on all paths of cultivation could have both good and evil sides. The path of nature wasn't always gentle, and even trees could produce both beneficial medicines and poisonous fruits.
Next, you didn't waste time with words and directly used your space-time divine power to isolate this area in another dimension, preventing anyone from escaping."
"This scene caused everyone present to have their pupils contract, showing expressions of fear.
After all, the Time-Space Dao, when combined, was an overwhelmingly powerful force. Even as Half-Step Supremes, they felt a sense of dread and proceeded with caution.
They realized that you weren't just a powerful prince; you were an absolute anomaly. Your mastery of the Time-Space Dao, your mastery of the dual Time and Space Dao Laws, and the evident practice of the Time-Space Dual Emperor's Scripture made you far superior to even their current Tianmu Clan young master.
However, after the initial shock, these individuals all revealed overwhelming murderous intent. In the era of the Golden Age, where the young talents contended for supremacy, everyone else was a potential rival.
In other words, the more young talents from other factions died, the more advantageous it would be for the Tianmu Clan.
Currently, you were isolated in this situation, undoubtedly presenting an excellent opportunity for them to eliminate a threat. Although you were powerful and perhaps capable of facing off against a Half-Step Supreme in a head-to-head battle, they had four Half-Step Supremes here. If they burned their life sources for combat, they didn't believe you could withstand their assault.
As for the Half-Step Supreme couple carrying the child, they were both surprised and anxious. They hadn't expected you to be such a monstrous figure, but they didn't want you to perish. If you got into trouble while trying to save them, they could foresee the consequences. Even if they managed to escape, they would face relentless retaliation.
Amidst the various emotions of those present, you acted ruthlessly. Your terrifying time-space divine power was unleashed, and the Time Dao runes became visible, instantly obliterating one of the Half-Step Supremes without giving them a chance to react.
This left the remaining individuals shocked and terrified. They had never anticipated that you had already comprehended Time Dao runes and possessed such terrifying combat power.
That was a powerful Half-Step Supreme, and you had just killed them in an instant, without allowing them to react.
For a moment, all of their murderous intent was extinguished, replaced by fear and a desire to escape from this space. However, they were already trapped here, and there was no way they could escape. Your expression remained cold as you struck again, like crushing ants, annihilating the remaining three Half-Step Supremes along with the Great Sages.
After dealing with them, you left behind safeguards, preventing them from playing dead.
With these matters settled, you turned your attention to the Half-Step Supreme couple, who were now dumbfounded. You smiled faintly, indicating that their concerns were in vain. These insignificant ants couldn't pose a threat to you.
In response, the Half-Step Supreme couple smiled awkwardly. If you had said this before the battle, they would have thought you were bragging. But now, your words carried an air of dominance."
*Traveling far from home, rushing on the high-speed train, typing on the train.*
*Life isn't easy; little dreams sigh.*
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*(End of this chapter)*