"Wow, Gu Xuan, could it be that he's really interested in Lin Yuanyuan? His taste is quite peculiar; maybe he has a fetish for green hats," Wang Ping read the simulated text and was thoroughly surprised.
After all, anyone daring to have thoughts about Lin Yuanyuan must be quite courageous. Not to mention that Lin Yuanyuan had just staged that peculiar 'death' act.
"No, this kid's motives aren't that simple," Wang Ping quickly regained his composure.
At their level, love at first sight was almost non-existent. Gu Xuan might have developed some fondness for Lin Yuanyuan because of her life-saving grace, but there was a much higher probability that he was interested in the Little Chaos Body and Lin Yuanyuan's abilities.
After all, the ability to absorb both peculiar physiques and powers was truly extraordinary.
Furthermore, the offspring of the Little Chaos Body would possess unparalleled talents, which was unimaginable.
In other words, Lin Yuanyuan's value was immense, too significant for anyone to overlook.
Perhaps even Cold Moon Emperor wouldn't consider killing Lin Yuanyuan and refining her. It just wouldn't be worth it.
Besides, Wang Ping had experimented, and it turned out that the Little Chaos Body required specific conditions and a host. Cold Moon Emperor might not even be able to absorb the essence of the Little Chaos Body.
"I almost fell for this kid's trick. He's quite cunning," Wang Ping raised an eyebrow and made a sarcastic comment.
But that was perfectly normal. After all, Gu Xuan was born in the Gu family of Changsheng, the first to rise before their arrival. He couldn't have been without some cleverness.
Then, Wang Ping composed himself and decided to see how this situation would unfold.
"As Gu Xuan activates the Emperor Incarnation, you are also greatly surprised. You didn't expect Gu Xuan to be so decisive. With the appearance of the Emperor Incarnation, Gu Xuan's father appears before your eyes."
"Then, the Emperor Incarnation sees the departing Cold Moon Emperor and Lin Yuanyuan in his hands. No further explanation is needed. The Little Chaos Body represents everything, and if it's seen, it needs to be secured."
"For this reason, Gu Xuan's father's incarnation directly stops Cold Moon Emperor and demands that he surrender Lin Yuanyuan."
"Cold Moon Emperor looks at Gu Xuan's father's incarnation indifferently and questions whether he really wants to be his enemy."
"Gu Xuan's father's incarnation calmly responds. If his son wants to protect this woman, he will intervene. If Cold Moon Emperor wishes to oppose them, then be prepared for annihilation."
"With this statement, Cold Moon Emperor's expression becomes extremely cold, and he directly attacks Gu Xuan's father's incarnation, instantly shattering it."
"Seeing this scene, both you and Gu Xuan are shocked. You didn't expect Cold Moon Emperor to be so formidable. Although this was only an Emperor Incarnation, Gu Xuan's father is undoubtedly not weak among the Emperors. Even though his incarnation is weaker than his true self, being instantly killed is still astonishing."
"For a moment, you both suspect whether Cold Moon Emperor, this senior from the first generation of time-travelers chat group, has reached the same level of power as Heavenly Feather Emperor, both being top Emperors below the rank of Deity."
"While you are still in awe, two more Emperor auras appear. They are Gu Xuan's parents. Both are Emperors, and their combined appearance sends shockwaves through the cosmos."
"Instantly, many strong individuals shift their attention to this scene. When they look over, they express astonishment because you and Gu Xuan are supposed to be undergoing trials in the Dream Demon Secret Realm."
"Soon, these strong individuals also notice Lin Yuanyuan in Cold Moon Emperor's hands, and their expressions change to amazement. They hadn't expected the legendary Little Chaos Body to have already appeared and to be captured by Cold Moon Emperor."
"For a moment, various powerful individuals manifest in the cosmic starry sky, their minds active. After all, the Little Chaos Body offers boundless benefits, whether it's refining her or grooming her as an heir."
"Heavenly Feather Emperor and Yudao Yi also arrive. They don't inquire about the Little Chaos Body but instead ask why you and Gu Xuan left the secret realm prematurely and appeared here without anyone noticing."
"At these words, you recount what happened in the secret realm. Hearing your story, Heavenly Feather Emperor and Yudao Yi fall silent. They hadn't expected your predictions to come true, with the secret realm being moved and a strange plot. However, the intrigue ended up benefiting Lin Yuanyuan."
"For a moment, the two of them don't know what to say. After all, you put in a lot of effort, even risking your cultivation to enter the secret realm, and ended up gaining nothing."
"Seeing their helplessness, you shake your head to suggest that things aren't that simple. After all, if you hadn't entered, Yudao Hong and the other disciples of Taiyi Emperor's Palace, as well as your acquaintances, would have been in trouble."
"At these words, Heavenly Feather Emperor agrees that your reasoning makes sense, but he believes that you paid too high a price for it. It wasn't necessary because as long as Taiyi Emperor's Palace's disciples didn't enter the Immortal Mansion, these incidents could have been avoided."
"Next, Heavenly Feather Emperor and the others all turn their gaze to Cold Moon Emperor. The other Emperors also find it strange that you and Gu Xuan left early, but they are more interested in the Little Chaos Body. They all focus on Cold Moon Emperor, and the situation escalates, potentially leading to a clash among the Emperors."
"At this moment, Gu Xuan's parents look coldly at Cold Moon Emperor. They indicate that they understand the situation's cause and effect. Since this woman is their son's savior and also his chosen partner, they cannot let Cold Moon Emperor take her away. If Cold Moon Emperor doesn't want to perish completely, he should release her."
"This statement confuses many cultivators. They don't understand what the debt of gratitude means, but they are all interested. They want to use Cold Moon Emperor's actions to probe the depths of the Changsheng Gu Family and see if there are more Emperors hidden beyond the known ones."
"Cold Moon Emperor ignores the Changsheng Gu Family's Double Emperors and coolly responds that no one in this world can threaten him. Even if an Immortal comes, he is not afraid, let alone the Changsheng Gu Family."
"This domineering statement astonishes many cultivators, and you also admire Cold Moon Emperor, the senior from the first-generation time-travelers chat group, for his boldness."
"However, he is now facing the Changsheng Gu Family with its quasi-Immortal presence and many Emperors who are eager to test the waters, hoping to uncover the secret forces beyond the known Emperors."
"At this moment, just when you are all overwhelmed, two more faint auras suddenly appear. They are the ancestors of the Changsheng Gu Family. Both are Emperors. Their joint arrival sends shockwaves through the cosmos."
"For a moment
, everyone's attention shifts to this spectacle. When they look over, they are astonished. They hadn't expected you and Gu Xuan to appear in the cosmic space. This situation is unusual because you were supposed to be undergoing trials in the Dream Demon Secret Realm."
"Quickly, these powerful individuals notice Lin Yuanyuan in Cold Moon Emperor's hands and become extremely intrigued. They had never imagined that the legendary Little Chaos Body would already be here and captured by Cold Moon Emperor."
"Instantly, various strong individuals manifest in the cosmic starry sky, their minds buzzing with possibilities. After all, the Little Chaos Body is a treasure whether it's for refining or grooming as an heir."
"Heavenly Feather Emperor and Yudao Yi also arrive. They don't ask about the Little Chaos Body but inquire about why you and Gu Xuan left the secret realm prematurely and appeared here without anyone noticing."
"At these words, you recount what happened in the secret realm. Hearing your story, Heavenly Feather Emperor and Yudao Yi fall silent. They hadn't expected your predictions to come true, with the secret realm being moved and a strange plot. However, the intrigue ended up benefiting Lin Yuanyuan."
"For a moment, the two of them don't know what to say. After all, you put in a lot of effort, even risking your cultivation to enter the secret realm, and ended up gaining nothing."
"Seeing their helplessness, you shake your head to suggest that things aren't that simple. After all, if you hadn't entered, Yudao Hong and the other disciples of Taiyi Emperor's Palace, as well as your acquaintances, would have been in trouble."
"At these words, Heavenly Feather Emperor agrees that your reasoning makes sense, but he believes that you paid too high a price for it. It wasn't necessary because as long as Taiyi Emperor's Palace's disciples didn't enter the Immortal Mansion, these incidents could have been avoided."
"Next, Heavenly Feather Emperor and the others all turn their gaze to Cold Moon Emperor. The other Emperors also find it strange that you and Gu Xuan left early, but they are more interested in the Little Chaos Body. They all focus on Cold Moon Emperor, and the situation escalates, potentially leading to a clash among the Emperors."
"At this moment, Gu Xuan's parents look coldly at Cold Moon Emperor. They indicate that they understand the situation's cause and effect. Since this woman is their son's savior and also his chosen partner, they cannot let Cold Moon Emperor take her away. If Cold Moon Emperor doesn't want to perish completely, he should release her."
"This statement confuses many cultivators. They don't understand what the debt of gratitude means, but they are all interested. They want to use Cold Moon Emperor's actions to probe the depths of the Changsheng Gu Family and see if there are more Emperors hidden beyond the known ones."
"Cold Moon Emperor ignores the Changsheng Gu Family's Double Emperors and coolly responds that no one in this world can threaten him. Even if an Immortal comes, he is not afraid, let alone the Changsheng Gu Family."
"This domineering statement astonishes many cultivators, and you also admire Cold Moon Emperor, the senior from the first-generation time-travelers chat group, for his boldness."
"However, he is now facing the Changsheng Gu Family with its quasi-Immortal presence and many Emperors who are eager to test the waters, hoping to uncover the secret forces beyond the known Emperors."
"At this moment, just when you are all overwhelmed, two more faint auras suddenly appear. They are the ancestors of the Changsheng Gu Family. Both are Emperors. Their joint arrival sends shockwaves through the cosmos."
"For a moment, everyone's attention shifts to this spectacle. When they look over, they are astonished. They hadn't expected you and Gu Xuan to appear in the cosmic space. This situation is unusual because you were supposed to be undergoing trials in the Dream Demon Secret Realm."
"Quickly, these powerful individuals notice Lin Yuanyuan in Cold Moon Emperor's hands and become extremely intrigued. They had never imagined that the legendary Little Chaos Body would already be here and captured by Cold Moon Emperor."
"Instantly, various strong individuals manifest in the cosmic starry sky, their minds buzzing with possibilities. After all, the Little Chaos Body is a treasure whether it's for refining or grooming as an heir."
"Heavenly Feather Emperor and Yudao Yi also arrive. They don't ask about the Little Chaos Body but inquire about why you and Gu Xuan left the secret realm prematurely and appeared here without anyone noticing."
"At these words, you recount what happened in the secret realm. Hearing your story, Heavenly Feather Emperor and Yudao Yi fall silent. They hadn't expected your predictions to come true, with the secret realm being moved and a strange plot. However, the intrigue ended up benefiting Lin Yuanyuan."
"For a moment, the two of them don't know what to say. After all, you put in a lot of effort, even risking your cultivation to enter the secret realm, and ended up gaining nothing."
"Seeing their helplessness, you shake your head to suggest that things aren't that simple. After all, if you hadn't entered, Yudao Hong and the other disciples of Taiyi Emperor's Palace, as well as your acquaintances, would have been in trouble."
"At these words, Heavenly Feather Emperor agrees that your reasoning makes sense, but he believes that you paid too high a price for it. It wasn't necessary because as long as Taiyi Emperor's Palace's disciples didn't enter the Immortal Mansion, these incidents could have been avoided."
"Next, Heavenly Feather Emperor and the others all turn their gaze to Cold Moon Emperor. The other Emperors also find it strange that you and Gu Xuan left early, but they are more interested in the Little Chaos Body. They all focus on Cold Moon Emperor, and the situation escalates, potentially leading to a clash among the Emperors."
"At this moment, Gu Xuan's parents look coldly at Cold Moon Emperor. They indicate that they understand the situation's cause and effect. Since this woman is their son's savior and also his chosen partner, they cannot let Cold Moon Emperor take her away. If Cold Moon Emperor doesn't want to perish completely, he should release her."
[These words puzzled many cultivators, who didn't understand the meaning of the debt of gratitude but were all eager to use Cold Moon Emperor's assistance to probe the depths of the Changsheng Gu Family and see if there were more than two Emperors, perhaps hidden powers surpassing even the Emperors.]
[Cold Moon Emperor, in the face of the Changsheng Gu Family's Double Emperors, spoke indifferently, stating that no one in this world could threaten him, not even an Immortal. He held the Changsheng Gu Family in contempt.]
[This domineering statement shocked many cultivators, and you were also amazed, finding Cold Moon Emperor, a senior from the first-generation time-travelers chat group, incredibly imposing.]
[However, he was facing the Changsheng Gu Family, which had quasi-Immortals, and many Emperors with eager ambitions. Even if he was a top Emperor, this time was dangerous.]
[Gu Xuan's parents, seeing Cold Moon Emperor stand his ground without hesitation and even showing contempt, their expressions turned serious, and they didn't waste words, immediately launching an attack on Cold Moon Emperor.]
[However, facing the joint attack of Gu Xuan's parents, Cold Moon Emperor remained unmoved, hands behind his back, which left the other Emperors somewhat astonished, thinking Cold Moon Emperor was being too arrogant.]
[After all, facing two Emperors at once, and these two Emperors were also a Dao couple, their combined strength was definitely not inferior to any top Emperor.]
[At this moment, a celestial light suddenly appeared in the vast cosmos, effortlessly dispelling the attacks of Gu Xuan's parents. This scene shocked everyone. They hadn't expected the Immortal Mansion to intervene, blocking the attacks of the Gu Family's Double Emperors.]
[You were also very surprised, not expecting such a turn of events, and you speculated whether Cold Moon Emperor, this senior from the first-generation time-travelers chat group, had some connection with the Immortal Mansion. If that were the case, it would be quite interesting. For a moment, you felt some gossipy curiosity.]
[Gu Xuan's parents were also taken aback by the intervention of the Immortal Mansion, questioning its intentions. A voice from the Immortal Mansion responded, saying that the Immortal Gate would open, and if the Changsheng Gu Family didn't want to suffer heavy losses when the Immortal opportunity arrived, they should withdraw.]
[This somewhat threatening statement surprised many powerful individuals. They hadn't expected the Immortal Mansion to side with Cold Moon Emperor, the Emperor who had fallen into darkness, against the Changsheng Gu Family.]
[The Double Emperors of the Gu Family were furious, feeling that the Immortal Mansion was threatening them. Although the Changsheng Gu Family indeed held great fear for the Immortal Mansion, it didn't mean they were afraid of it.]
[However, just as the Gu Family's Double Emperors were scolding and questioning the Immortal Mansion, another ethereal voice sounded, instructing them to retreat. This left the Gu Family's Double Emperors quite astonished, not understanding what their ancestor meant by choosing to back down.]
[This also surprised other factions, who believed that the Immortal Mansion and the Changsheng Gu Family indeed held significant secrets. At the same time, they thought that Cold Moon Emperor might not be as simple as they had imagined.]
[In the end, the Gu Family's Double Emperors had no choice but to retract their power, feeling somewhat unwilling. Cold Moon Emperor, with a calm gaze, watched as the three of them departed, disappearing as well.]
[Other Emperors, seeing this, furrowed their brows, their thoughts deep, ultimately choosing not to take action.]
[Among these Emperors, Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor felt quite heavy-hearted. After all, the situation seemed to have exceeded their expectations. The bizarre being didn't obtain the Chaos Body, and Gu Xuan and you left the secret realm ahead of time. All of this indicated that there had been unexpected changes.]
[They both had suspicions that something had gone wrong with the bizarre being, and Gu Xuan had freed himself from its control. If that were the case, they were in big trouble. If the truth came out, they could very well be targeted by other Emperors, leading to their demise.]
[After all, when there was a chance to kick someone who was down, nobody wanted to pass it up. Eliminating one Emperor meant one less competitor.]
[So, just as Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor were preparing to leave, you chose to speak up, asking them to stay.]
[Your sudden words surprised many powerful individuals, as they didn't understand why you would say something like that. Moreover, this was a great disrespect to the Emperors.]
[Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor's expressions turned gloomy, indicating that you, as a younger generation, were being too impudent. However, considering you were their junior, they chose not to make an issue of it. After speaking, they intended to leave directly.]
[However, they wanted to leave, but Tianyu Emperor wasn't going to let them go. Tianyu Emperor immediately emanated a terrifying aura, blocking Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor, stating that since they had plotted against various factions, they should be prepared to face consequences.]
[Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor sneered, saying that they hadn't plotted anything, and Tianyu Emperor shouldn't frame them for personal grudges. As they spoke, they launched a joint attack on Tianyu Emperor, aiming to drive him away and escape.]
[This turn of events left other powerful individuals even more puzzled, not understanding your intentions and sensing that something was off with Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor.]
[At this point, Gu Xuan also spoke up, detailing everything that had happened in the secret realm. Gu Xuan knew very well that at this moment, he had to step forward, or else he and the Changsheng Gu Family would also face repercussions.]
[Now, only by revealing the truth and having all factions join forces to eliminate Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor could the anger of various parties be calmed.]
[As Gu Xuan revealed the truth, everyone was furious. They hadn't expected Windheart Emperor and the Slaughter Paradise to dare collaborate with the bizarre being, plotting against various factions to refine the miniature Chaos Body. If not for you and Lin Yuanyuan's extraordinary strength and the ability to eliminate the bizarre being, the truth would have been concealed, and they would have been made fools of.]
[Now that the truth was exposed, the Tianjiao suffered heavy losses, and the probability of their factions' heirs falling was extremely high, something they couldn't accept. For a moment, all factions, including the Immortal Mansion, radiated strong killing intent towards Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor.]
[Subsequently, many powerful individuals chose to take action. Faced with the combined attack of so many strong individuals, Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor felt their scalps go numb, reaching the height of fear. No matter how strong they were, they couldn't withstand the assault of so many peers.]
[As a result, in a short period, Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor were killed on the spot.]
[Watching the two Emperors meet their end, you couldn't help but feel somewhat rueful. Even Emperors, when they incurred the wrath of the masses, had to face their fate. The troublesome force known as the Slaughter Paradise would probably be completely annihilated.]
[However, you couldn't help but think that Slaughter Emperor could access the Heavenly Paradise, and he likely had many life-saving treasures. Among them, the bizarre being's ability to shift the entrance to the secret realm and deceive others was probably an item Slaughter Emperor obtained from the Heavenly Paradise.]
[For this reason, you had some doubts about whether Slaughter Emperor had truly perished or if he had managed to deceive the powerful individuals and preserve his life. After thinking it over, you carefully observed using the Source Heaven's Eye.]
[Unfortunately, you didn't see anything unusual, and it seemed that Slaughter Emperor had indeed met his end.]
"This uncertain description in text simulation. Well, I can't help but think that Slaughter Emperor might be faking his death."
Wang Ping looked at the content of the text simulation, raised an eyebrow slightly, and muttered to himself.
Of course, this didn't rule out the possibility of him truly perishing.
However, to be cautious, he decided to temporarily enter the immersive simulation mode, maintaining the vigilance of Tianyu Emperor and other Emperors.
"But, even though they might have means of resurrection, this simulation marks the first time Wang Ping has witnessed two Emperors being beaten to death by a group."
Wang Ping sighed.
As the life simulation continued, various secrets were revealed, even quasi-Emperors didn't seem formidable anymore, and even Emperors met their end.
Considering the matter of refining the Upper Realm, even quasi-Immortals would die.
This Upper Realm was truly dangerous.
Not becoming an Immortal meant becoming fish on the chopping block.
However, Wang Ping couldn't help but suspect that something had also happened to the Immortal Domain.
Otherwise, the sudden closure of the Immortal Domain passage was too strange.
While it was true that the Immortal Domain might be wary of the Source of Darkness, it was already aware of its existence when the Source of Darkness had first appeared. However, at that time, the Immortal Domain passage hadn't closed.
This indicated that the Immortal Domain's fear of the Source of Darkness might not be significant.
"Never mind, we haven't even passed through the Upper Realm yet, thinking about the Immortal Domain is too distant."
Wang Ping shook his head, casting aside these thoughts, and continued to gaze at the screen.
"Next, you thought about the possibility of the two Emperors resurrecting and reminded Tianyu Emperor. In response, Tianyu Emperor said he was aware of it too. When dealing with powerful individuals from various realms, they had always been very cautious. Even after killing them, they would keep an eye out and set up a killing formation."
"Upon hearing Tianyu Emperor's response, you also felt relieved. As Tianyu Emperor said, after eliminating Windheart Emperor and Slaughter Emperor, various powerful individuals left behind a contingency plan. Especially Abyssal Realm and other forces from different realms were experts at these things, ensuring that the two Emperors wouldn't have any chance to escape."
[In the end, the Murder Emperor was resurrected. However, the moment he came back to life, he was struck by a fatal blow and once again killed. The Murder Emperor, utterly perished.]
[Next, the siege of the Murder Paradise began. But that's a story for later.]
[Before that, various forces began to question the Immortal Mansion, asking why it did not inform them in advance of the problem in the secret realm. They also questioned why the Immortal Mansion sheltered the Dark Emperor Cold Moon, who had fallen into the Dark Source.]
[However, this time, due to the fact that Gu Xuan was also controlled by the Strange, and in a way, a participant, the Everlasting Gu Family chose to remain silent and did not get involved.]
[In the face of questioning from various parties, the Immortal Mansion admitted its mistakes but had a much stronger attitude than in the previous life simulation. In the end, although the Immortal Mansion agreed to some things, it did not concede as much as in the previous simulation.]
[With that, the matter came to an end, and the Immortal Mansion rescued the surviving Heaven's Pride and had them all join the Immortal Mansion.]
[And you also joined the Immortal Mansion. At the same time, through this event, you gained many followers, and many Heaven's Pride willingly became your followers. Among them were Phoenix Song and Phoenix Qing, the pure-blood Phoenix twin sisters.]
[However, you knew that all of this was meaningless. After all, if you couldn't stop the Nine Star Pavilion's plan, none of you would live to see the Immortal Gate open.]
[The last simulation had you hide in the Taiyuan Forbidden Ground, which only gave you a little more time.]
[However, you also knew one thing: even if you exposed the Nine Star Pavilion's conspiracy, you couldn't stop the Nine Star Pavilion. Death was already certain.]
[You felt that to stop the Nine Star Pavilion's leader's conspiracy, perhaps you couldn't start from the time of the Golden Age but had to act 100,000 years earlier. At that time, the Nine Star Pavilion might not have been fully prepared. If you could unite the upper realm's strong, there might be hope of foiling the Nine Star Pavilion's conspiracy.]
[However, you were also very aware that without the events in the secret realm and without blaming the Strange for the chaos, the various forces would not have united to oppose the Nine Star Pavilion. After all, no one would go against the mysterious and powerful Nine Star Pavilion based on unsubstantiated claims, especially when they didn't believe that the Nine Star Pavilion had the power to refine the Upper Realm.]
[After much thought, you were troubled, finding it difficult to stop the Nine Star Pavilion's leader with external help. Perhaps you needed to grow faster to reach the level where you could confront a Great Emperor, or truly achieve enlightenment as an Emperor, to have the ability to stop everything and seize the benefits of the Nine Star Pavilion's leader refining the Upper Realm.]
[In the end, you gave up on healing and didn't tell Tianyu the Immortal Emperor about these things, hoping to increase your cultivation to the Emperor level and then go to that secret realm.]
[That secret realm is the one mentioned by Emperor Taiyi, the one that can only be entered with the Taiyi Emperor Tower as a key. You were very curious about that secret realm. After all, a secret realm that could turn the natural Emperor artifact, the Taiyi Emperor Tower, into a key must contain astonishing secrets, perhaps even tempting to Emperor-level figures.]
[With this in mind, you began to cultivate in seclusion using the secret chambers of the Immortal Mansion. Because your cultivation had once reached the peak of the Heavenly Sovereign realm, breaking through to the Emperor level was not difficult.]
[Several decades passed, and you completed the breakthrough, once again becoming an Emperor, causing quite a stir. Only Tianyu the Immortal Emperor and others who knew your true background shook their heads.]
[Next, you went directly to the location of the secret realm. Using the Taiyi Emperor Tower as the key, you opened the secret realm. As the secret realm opened, a towering pillar of light shot into the sky, creating a shocking phenomenon that shook the entire cosmos, even affecting the Nine Great Universes.]
[This terrifying phenomenon attracted the attention of all cultivators, especially those above the Emperor level, who rushed over in amazement, as such secret realms that could create such a commotion were rare. These types of secret realms often held great opportunities for those aspiring to become Emperors. As for the Emperors, they were so powerful that they rarely encountered treasures in secret realms that were useful to them.]
[As various Great Emperors were contemplating, you were transported to a certain location within the secret realm.]
[You were quite astonished to find that this secret realm was truly vast. Although it appeared in the form of a continent, its size was by no means inferior to the Nine Great Universes. Such a size would take even Emperors and Great Emperors a long time to explore.]
[However, aside from its size, what you were most curious about was what kind of opportunities existed within this secret realm to make it seem so special.]
[After some contemplation, you randomly chose a direction and began to explore the secret realm.]
[It must be said that this secret realm was extremely terrifying. Fierce beasts of the Emperor realm would occasionally appear. Fierce beasts were different from demonic beasts. When demonic beasts reached a certain level of cultivation, they would become part of the demon race, one of the myriad races.]
[On the other hand, fierce beasts, no matter how high their cultivation, had their beastly nature dominate them and were extremely savage, attacking any living being they came across.]
[These fierce beasts caused you quite a bit of trouble. However, you managed to defeat them one by one. Nevertheless, you felt a bit uneasy about it. After all, your current cultivation had just recovered to the early Emperor stage, not the peak of the Emperor, and dealing with these ferocious and powerful fierce beasts still put some pressure on you.]
[Apart from that, you also suspected that there might be quasi-Emperor-level fierce beasts in this secret realm. This secret realm, while called a secret realm, was likely no less dangerous than the Ghost Demon Sea you had once entered.]
[However, compared to places like the Ghost Demon Sea, which were difficult to find opportunities in, this secret realm had indeed offered more opportunities. Precious ores that were hard to come by in the outside world, invaluable elixirs that greatly benefited Emperors, you had found three of them in just a few decades.]
[While several decades might seem long, it was nothing for an Emperor in terms of their lifespan. These elixirs could save thousands or even tens of thousands of years of cultivation time, making them incredibly cost-effective.]
[You pondered what kind of gains you would have if you were able to explore this secret realm to the fullest. Unfortunately, you were also very aware that the Nine Star Pavilion's leader was about to take action.]
[The time for the Nine Star Pavilion's leader to refine the Upper Realm was not fixed and could be advanced due to the butterfly effect. This time, the butterfly effect you caused was not insignificant, and you suspected that the time might be advanced.]
[You were correct in your suspicion. While you were refining the elixirs, the Nine Star Pavilion's leader began to refine the Upper Realm. Various powerful figures attempted to stop him but failed.]
[In the end, the secret realm you were in was also not spared and was similarly being refined by the Nine Star Pavilion's leader. However, before dying, you witnessed an astonishing scene.]
[There was a towering pagoda standing undisturbed within the secret realm, emitting an immortal aura and unaffected by the process.]
[Your heart shook, suspecting that this might be the legendary Immortal Artifact. In other words, within this secret realm, there actually existed a genuine Immortal Artifact! If your guess was correct, the value of this secret realm was beyond terrifying.]
[Next, you were refined along with the secret realm. However, due to the presence of a resurrection talisman, you came back to life. But when you looked at the still unscathed pagoda, you died once again.]
[With your death, this simulation concludes.]
[End of this chapter]