"I have to admit, this Seven-Colored Talent - Escape God's Ability is truly remarkable," Wang Ping remarked as he looked at the simulated content, rolling his eyes.
The Golden Talent - Teleportation had its drawbacks, but it was limited to this world only. However, this Seven-Colored Talent - Escape God's Ability had sent Wang Ping and the others to a different world, which was quite absurd.
Teleportation alone would have been fine, but they ended up right in front of the Dark Emperor, which was beyond ridiculous.
"However, the decision made by Simulated Wang Ping was not wrong. At that time, they had no choice but to escape; otherwise, they would have died. But now, Simulated Wang Ping should have the strength to defeat an ordinary Grand Emperor," Wang Ping thought to himself.
Before entering the Immortal Tower, Simulated Wang Ping's strength was at the level of a Grand Completion Realm in Space-Time Dao Body, with a Minor Completion in the Breakthrough-Origin Heavenly Eye, coupled with a 50% comprehension of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning and the bonuses from his talents.
This configuration was not sufficient to deal with an ordinary quasi-emperor at the Grand Completion Realm; they could fight but were more likely to lose. If the effect of the Seven-Colored Talent - Instant Death was triggered, it could kill them.
This was because an ordinary quasi-emperor at the Grand Completion Realm had at least a 60% comprehension of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning, which was one percent more than Simulated Wang Ping.
Moreover, they had seven more realms than Simulated Wang Ping, especially at the Grand Completion Realm, which represented a transformation in combat power.
As cultivation progressed, the gap between realms became larger. A seven-realm difference resulted in a significant difference in combat power.
After conquering the Immortal Tower, Simulated Wang Ping's strength underwent a transformation, reaching the Grand Completion Realm in the Breakthrough-Origin Heavenly Eye, and comprehending 60% of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning. This configuration was quite impressive.
With a Double Special Physique at Grand Completion and 60% comprehension of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning, he could easily defeat an ordinary quasi-emperor at the Grand Completion Realm. Whether he could contend with a top-tier quasi-emperor was still unknown.
Because the top-tier quasi-emperors had the most superior Sacred Bodies, developed to the Grand Completion Realm, and comprehended 70% of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning, reaching the Grand Completion level in that aspect as well.
A Grand Completion in physique was a true transformation, the ultimate trump card that quasi-emperors like Yudao Yi relied on to battle aged ordinary emperors.
Top-tier Grand Completion Sacred Bodies had a much greater increase in combat power compared to the Grand Completion Space-Time Dao Body.
Unless the Space-Time Dao Body also reached the Grand Completion level, it could continue to outperform top-tier Sacred Bodies in terms of combat power.
In addition, the tremendous boost in combat power from comprehending 70% of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning was terrifying, reaching the level of emperors.
Therefore, the combat power of top-tier quasi-emperors was not in the same league as other quasi-emperors; it touched the realm of emperors and could contend with aged ordinary emperors.
As a result, after leaving the Immortal Tower, Wang Ping, with his two Grand Completion-level Special Physiques, could match top-tier Grand Completion Sacred Bodies in physique but lagged behind by one percent in Heavenly Dao True Meaning comprehension. Although the Emperor's Scripture and his chosen path could compensate for some of the advantage, coupled with the assistance of his talent, whether he could contend with top-tier quasi-emperors was still uncertain.
As for the Chaos Body, it was indeed powerful, demonstrating its might in the initial secret realm, but it faced only the younger generation with the highest cultivation, all of whom were at the Half-Step Supreme level at best.
At that time, achieving a Minor Completion in physique was considered impressive, and few had truly comprehended the laws, so the Chaos Body, unrefined as it was, could crush them.
Then, when Simulated Wang Ping developed the Space-Time Dao Body to the Minor Completion realm, the Chaos Body's advantage was instantly nullified, easily defeated by the subsequent Wang Ping.
Despite its formidable physique, it still required development.
But what good was a Little Chaos Body if it couldn't be developed into Minor Completion, Grand Completion, or even Perfect Completion? It would ultimately struggle to transform.
Of course, the reason the Little Chaos Body's power couldn't be fully demonstrated was also due to another factor.
That was the lack of corresponding techniques, spells, and the comprehension of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning.
Like Wang Ping, who had the Space-Time Dao Body, his accompanying Space-Time Emperor Scripture and Heavenly Dao True Meaning were complete, allowing him to unleash the full power of the body.
As for the advantage of having Imperial Artifacts, it wasn't much of an advantage.
Because, if you had an Imperial Artifact, others had Imperial Artifacts too, and often more of them. Among the top experts entering the secret realm, who didn't bring their own faction's Imperial Artifacts?
Furthermore, at this level, Imperial Artifacts could only serve as auxiliary tools in combat and no longer played a decisive role.
That's why Simulated Wang Ping didn't hesitate to choose to use the Seven-Colored Talent - Escape God's Ability to escape because compared to those old monsters, the difference in strength was too great.
The number of top-tier quasi-emperors was not in their favor, not to mention the rest.
The quasi-emperors of the Taiyi Emperor Palace were not stronger than those of other factions, but they had to face nearly a hundred quasi-emperor-level forces plus the quasi-emperors of those forces.
In this situation, running was the only option.
It's just that Simulated Wang Ping didn't expect the Seven-Colored Talent - Escape God's Ability to be so troublesome, sending them directly in front of the Dark Emperor in another world.
Of course, with Simulated Wang Ping's current strength, he might really be able to contend with an ordinary emperor.
After all, with the help of the Dao Enlightenment Emperor Fruit, Wang Ping had comprehended 70% of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning, reaching the realm of emperors. At the same time, he also comprehended the Chaos Emperor Scripture and 30% of the Chaos Heavenly Dao True Meaning.
Although the Chaos Heavenly Dao True Meaning was only 30%, it was definitely much stronger than the 30% comprehension of the Heavenly Dao True Meaning. Plus, with Wang Ping's comprehension of the Chaos Emperor Scripture, he had corresponding spells.
In this situation, even if the Little Chaos Body remained in a blank state without deep development, it could still greatly increase his combat power.
In comparison, the possibility of fighting against an emperor was very high.
It's just unknown whether the real situation was as he speculated.
As various thoughts flashed through Wang Ping's mind, the simulation continued.
[Next, after thanking Yudao Yi and the others for protecting the way, you looked at Huan Qin, who was still suppressed. At this moment, Huan Qin had a happy expression on her face, as if she was happy about the danger Yudao Yi and the others had faced.]
[In response to
this, you snorted and directly grabbed Huan Qin, ignoring her cries and screams, and extracted her origin, handing it over to Yudao Yi to aid in her recovery.]
[Yudao Yi shook her head in response, indicating that you needed these origins more than she did. In response, you frowned, maintaining a firm attitude, and had Yudao Yi accept them.]
[This made Yudao Yi hesitate, but in the end, she chose to comply and began absorbing Huan Qin's origin to heal her injuries.]
[It was at this moment that the dark calamity erupted once again, and the dark creatures launched another attack. You narrowed your eyes, using the Grand Completion Breakthrough-Origin Divine Eye to see through the situation within the darkness.]
Chapter 263: Confrontation with the Dark Emperor in the Abyss of Darkness!
Within the darkness, the Dark Emperor remained elusive, but countless dark creatures of various kinds swarmed. Among them were terrifying dark creatures of at least the Seventh Rank of quasi-emperors. However, creatures of this level no longer posed a threat to you.
After some contemplation, you concluded that the Dark Emperor must have returned to the source of darkness. Ordinary Dark Emperors couldn't stay in the outside world for too long, as prolonged separation from the source of darkness would drive them insane. You instructed Yudao Yi and the others not to leave the formation and then tore through space with your spatial abilities, stepping out into the outside world alone to face the hordes of dark creatures.
This surprised Yudao Yi and the others. Although you had shown remarkable talent when you ascended the Immortal Tower, that was a battle within the same realm. Your current cultivation, being at the Third Rank of quasi-emperors, was still relatively low, and venturing out alone was extremely dangerous.
However, Yudao Yi had already begun absorbing Huan Qin's origin for healing and couldn't move. The other quasi-emperors from the Taiyi Emperor Palace were in a similar situation.
Soon, they were astonished when they witnessed your might. As a dark creature of the Seventh Rank charged at you, you casually killed it, displaying your invincibility.
After disposing of the Seventh Rank dark creature, you used your formidable abilities to annihilate several more dark creatures that approached you. These creatures were of the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Ranks of quasi-emperors. Although they were considered ordinary quasi-emperors, they were still formidable. However, killing them was as easy as crushing ants for you. Their strength was no longer a match for top-tier quasi-emperors, let alone you.
This incredible display of power left Yudao Yi and the others in awe. Your current strength seemed unfathomable to them, and they couldn't comprehend it. Especially Yudao Yi, who couldn't help but marvel at your rapid rise in power. To achieve this level of strength in just a few hundred years, even in the most glorious eras of the Upper Realms, was unheard of.
As you continued to battle, a fully-fledged Seventh Rank quasi-emperor dark creature approached. You remained calm, effortlessly slaying it. Then, you decided that these dark creatures were becoming too bothersome. You unleashed a devastating area-of-effect technique, instantly obliterating them all. Under your terrifying power, both the divine and holy realm dark creatures, as well as the transcendent and quasi-emperor realm dark creatures, had no chance of survival.
Watching your astounding performance, Yudao Yi and the other Taiyi Emperor Palace quasi-emperors were awestruck and called you a monster. As for the severely wounded Huan Qin, she wore a dumbfounded expression, filled with regret for possibly causing the destruction of the Phoenix Clan.
Unperturbed by the reactions of those around you, you gazed in the direction of the source of darkness and demanded that the Dark Emperor reveal himself and face his demise. Your voice resounded throughout the world, and the news of the chaotic darkness being suppressed spread, filling the hearts of the world's cultivators with hope.
In this world, the Dark Emperor ruled with madness, causing havoc and slaughtering cultivators of the divine and holy realms periodically. His goal was not only to absorb their essence but also to eliminate anyone who could potentially become a Dao Seeker.
This world was the first realm where the Dark Emperor had attained enlightenment. Since then, he had unleashed a reign of terror, subjugating other Dao lineages and massacring all living beings who defied him. When his lifespan was nearing its end, everyone thought that the reign of terror would finally come to an end, and the cultivation world would see a new dawn. However, he was the first to fall into darkness.
Since that day, the Dark Emperor had become completely insane, causing frequent outbreaks of dark calamities and killing any cultivators who showed potential to become Dao Seekers. As a result, the world of cultivation was in a constant state of destruction, leaving countless cultivators in despair.
Now, they saw hope, and their excitement and fervent prayers were directed towards you. This world had been ruled by the Dark Emperor, and his tyranny had caused countless deaths and suffering.
You were unaware of the situation among the cultivators in this world. Your cold gaze remained fixed on the direction of the source of darkness as you once again ordered the Dark Emperor to come out and face his demise.
Your words echoed throughout the world, and the suppression of the dark calamity was seen by the cultivators of this world. Everyone anticipated your sudden appearance as a powerful figure who could potentially defeat the Dark Emperor and bring peace to this world. Some devout individuals even knelt in prayer, hoping for your success.
This world had been under the ruthless rule of the Dark Emperor, a place where he was the first to attain the status of a Great Emperor. Since then, he had established a reign of terror, suppressing other Dao lineages and massacring anyone who opposed him. When his lifespan neared its end, everyone believed that the era of terror would finally end, and the world of cultivation would experience a new beginning. However, he was the first to succumb to darkness.
Since that fateful day, the Dark Emperor had descended into madness, causing frequent dark calamities and exterminating any cultivators who showed potential to become Dao Seekers. As a result, the cultivation world in this realm had remained in a state of semi-destruction, leading countless cultivators to despair.
Now, they had glimpsed a ray of hope, and their excitement and fervent prayers were directed towards you. In this world, which had long been dominated by the Dark Emperor's tyranny, your sudden appearance as a powerful figure brought them renewed hope for peace and salvation.
Unaware of the cultivators' situation in this realm, you continued to glare coldly in the direction of the source of darkness. You once again issued a stern command for the Dark Emperor to come out and face his inevitable demise.
Your words resonated throughout the world, and the sight of the dark calamity being suppressed was witnessed by the realm's cultivators. All eyes were now on you, as they eagerly awaited your confrontation with the Dark Emperor in the hope of a brighter future. Some devout individuals even dropped to their knees in prayer, beseeching your success.
The atmosphere was tense as you and the Dark Emperor engaged in a fierce battle. During the battle, you employed a technique that nullified divine abilities. However, you realized that its effectiveness against a Great Emperor was limited. The Dark Emperor's incredible regenerative abilities allowed him to recover instantly from your attacks, and he continued to fight without holding back.
Despite this, you remained undeterred, and your excitement grew as you fought. With your full power unleashed, you used the Chaos Emperor Fist in one hand and spatial techniques in the other, pushing your combat abilities to their limits.
This development filled the Dark Emperor with fear. He had never expected to face such a formidable opponent, especially one at the Third Rank of quasi-emperors. He never imagined a day when he would be challenged by someone from a lower realm, and it infuriated him.
The Dark Emperor became enraged, and his terrifying killing intent swept across the universe.
He unleashed even more formidable attacks, showing no mercy.
However, you responded with a disdainful expression and remained unfazed. You had already realized that the Dark Emperor was merely an ordinary Great Emperor, and his descent into darkness had prevented him from unleashing his full power. You were excited to see just how powerful you had become.
In the midst of the battle, your three Devouring Emperor Artifacts emitted their power, attempting to absorb the Dark Emperor's essence and spirit. Although their devouring ability wasn't as effective against the Great Emperor, it still had an impact. Over time, this influence would become more pronounced, gradually giving you a significant advantage.
As the battle raged on, several star systems were destroyed due to your confrontation, resulting in countless casualties. Eventually, the Dark Emperor felt a growing sense of urgency.
He realized that he couldn't defeat you, and if the battle continued, he might be killed by you. This fear overwhelmed him. He didn't want to perish, especially not at the hands of a Third Rank quasi-emperor.
He decided to retreat and attempted to escape into the source of darkness. Witnessing this, you snorted and pursued him relentlessly, intent on eliminating him completely. After all, you couldn't be certain if you would be able to return to your original world after this battle, making it necessary to kill the Dark Emperor.
You were not one to hesitate or waver. When you made up your mind to kill the Dark Emperor, you used a secret technique that involved sacrificing a thousand of your own to harm eight hundred of your enemies. You unleashed a terrifying attack.
This time, you were incredibly lucky as you unexpectedly triggered ten times the critical damage effect. As a result, your terrifying strike completely shattered the escaping Dark Emperor's physical body and severely damaged his essence.
The Dark Emperor screamed in agony and became even more terrified, realizing that you possessed such horrifying power. In his panic, he tried to run even faster.
Seeing this, you frowned and continued to chase after him. This time, you didn't use your terrifying divine abilities, as it would consume too much energy. The current Dark Emperor could no longer defend against weaker attacks, so you decided to use a barrage of attacks in an attempt to trigger the Rainbow Talent · Instant Death Attack effect.
After all, this talent had not been triggered during the previous battle, and it might be the right time for the Golden Talent · Rebound effect to activate.
Meanwhile, Yudao Yi and the others watched in shock as you relentlessly pursued the Dark Emperor and witnessed the extent of the damage you had inflicted on him. They couldn't help but be amazed by your incredible abilities once again.
In the Upper Realms, it was rare for someone with only Third Rank quasi-emperor cultivation to kill a Great Emperor. Even if one were lucky enough to kill a severely weakened Great Emperor, they might still face retaliation from other powerful entities.
The previous generation's Swallowing Immortal Demon Body was a rare example of someone with Third Rank quasi-emperor cultivation successfully killing an aged Great Emperor. However, the consequences were evident as she suffered damage to her own essence after defeating the aged Great Emperor and was subsequently killed by the Wind Heart Great Emperor.
You, on the other hand, had explosively killed a Dark Emperor with Third Rank quasi-emperor cultivation. While this Dark Emperor might not compare to a true uncorrupted Great Emperor, he was still not the type of extremely weakened aged Great Emperor that one could easily defeat. If news of this accomplishment were to spread to the Upper Realms, it would surely astonish everyone and become an eternal legend.
Amidst the astonishment of those around you, you took a calculated risk and successfully triggered the Golden Talent · Rebound effect, delivering an Instant Death Attack to the Dark Emperor, ultimately killing him on the spot.
With this, the Dark Emperor met his demise, and you achieved the remarkable feat of killing a Great Emperor.
As the Dark Emperor fell, the practitioners who could sense the fading Emperor's aura throughout this world were all filled with shock. They then displayed joyful expressions, offering their worship to you.
On your part, after killing the Dark Emperor, you felt an exhilaration and satisfaction like never before. Unknowingly, you had come this far, and it was both exciting and nostalgic to think about your journey from your initial crossing and the various possible outcomes.
Next, you didn't rush to try and remember your past but chose to remain vigilant to prevent any potential tricks from the Dark Emperor's side. You didn't destroy the Dark Emperor's body either because the corpse of a Great Emperor, even one as severely damaged as this, was still extremely valuable. Allowing your three Devouring Emperor Artifacts to absorb it would yield numerous benefits.
As you kept watch, Yudao Yi and the others were still in a daze, unable to believe that you had indeed killed a Dark Emperor. However, they eventually relaxed, realizing they could now focus on their own recovery.
During your vigil, you noticed that the Dark Emperor had gathered a vast amount of resources, including countless premium divine sources and rare heavenly treasures. Among them, a blood-red lotus caught your attention. This lotus exuded a terrifying blood aura and resentment, as if it had absorbed the souls of countless beings, making it seem exceptionally eerie.
You couldn't help but wonder if the Dark Emperor had committed such heinous acts to cultivate this blood-red lotus. During your time of vigilance, some cultivators from this world had come to pay their respects and informed you about the situation here. You were familiar with the name of the Dark Emperor.
Staring at the blood-red lotus, you felt that it had not fully matured yet. If it were to reach full maturity, its medicinal effects would undoubtedly be extremely potent, possibly even allowing a cultivator's cultivation to soar significantly.
However, on the flip side, the birth of this blood-red lotus had been excessively bloody, and the resentment and curses contained within it were horrifying. If consumed recklessly, it could have a detrimental impact on a Great Emperor.
After careful consideration, you decided not to consume it directly. Instead, you planned to find a way to neutralize the resentment and curses within it before consumption. Alternatively, you could have the Devouring Emperor Artifacts or Devouring Magic Beads absorb it, converting it into pure mana and energy. This might result in some loss of medicinal effects, but safety was paramount.
Of course, the blood-red lotus was exceptionally strange, and you weren't sure if having the Devouring Emperor Artifacts absorb it would have any unforeseen consequences. However, since this was a simulation, you decided it was worth trying, although not immediately.
You intended to wait until the blood-red lotus reached full maturity before attempting anything. After sealing the Dark Emperor's body and storing it in your inner world, you returned to Yudao Yi's side, contemplating how to return to your original Upper Realm.
The Rainbow Talent · Escape God was more versatile in terms of teleportation range and the number of people it could transport compared to the Golden Talent · Teleport. However, the drawback was its significantly longer cooldown, taking thousands of years to fully recharge.
Therefore, relying on the Rainbow Talent · Escape God to return to the Upper Realm quickly was not a realistic option. Additionally, the teleportation was entirely random, and you were concerned about the possibility of it teleporting you to strange and dangerous locations.
After careful consideration, you realized it might be best to focus on cultivating in this world. Achieving the pinnacle of quasi-emperor and even reaching the Great Emperor level in this world would not be a waste of this simulation experience. As for the future of the Upper Realm, it was beyond your control, and you had no choice but to let it go.
In fact, being in this world might even be a blessing in disguise. After all, the Upper Realm was in the era of the Last Law, and soon it would be subjected to manipulation by the Nine Star Pavilion's Pavilion Master, leading to a gruesome fate. Staying in this world seemed more conducive to cultivation.
With this in mind, you explained the situation to Yudao Yi and others. Yudao Yi sighed and realized that there was no other option. Even though most of the quasi-emperors and supremes from Taiyi Emperor Palace had gone to other worlds, leaving Taiyi Emperor Palace in its weakest state, her father would have to deal with the immense pressure.
Subsequently, you discussed your plans with them and decided to establish a sect in this world under the name of Taiyi Emperor Palace.
Due to your reputation from defeating the Dark Emperor, your sect quickly gained recognition and popularity in the most prosperous star region of this universe. Practitioners from all over this universe aspired to join Taiyi Emperor Palace, making it a prestigious sect.
You had anticipated this and set extremely high standards for accepting disciples into Taiyi Emperor Palace's outer sect. Only those with the potential to become Saints were qualified to become outer disciples of Taiyi Emperor Palace.
The recruitment criteria in this world were undoubtedly stringent, but they couldn't deter the enthusiasm of the practitioners. After all, Taiyi Emperor Palace was the most powerful force in history, with the presence of Emperor-level combatants and numerous quasi-emperors and supremes. Joining the palace meant an unparalleled opportunity for personal advancement.
In this situation, Taiyi Emperor Palace quickly thrived.
You had no intention of managing it personally and left it entirely to the supremes of Taiyi Emperor Palace. You, Yudao Yi, and the quasi-emperor ancestors entered closed-door cultivation.
Using the Devouring Magic Beads, Devouring Soul Beads, and Devouring Essence Beads, you absorbed and transformed the essence of the Dark Emperor. This process was slow due to the immense power of the Dark Emperor. Even though your combat prowess was formidable, your cultivation was not yet high enough, and rapid absorption could lead to unforeseen consequences.
A blink of an eye passed, marking ten thousand years. During this time, you diligently cultivated, focusing on improving your cultivation, physical strength, and spiritual power. Other aspects of cultivation were not on your agenda.
In the end, after these ten thousand years, your cultivation had steadily advanced to the Ninth Rank of quasi-emperor.
The news of raising your cultivation from the pinnacle of Third Rank quasi-emperor to the Ninth Rank of quasi-emperor in just ten thousand years would undoubtedly shock countless cultivators.
After all, reaching a higher realm in ten thousand years at the quasi-emperor level was already an extraordinary achievement, not to mention directly advancing from the Third Rank of quasi-emperor to the Ninth Rank, a leap of six realms.
Although this was due to the assistance of the Devouring Emperor Artifacts, it was still a terrifying accomplishment.
However, you were not entirely satisfied with your cultivation because you suddenly realized that your path seemed to have deviated.
When reaching the Three Stages of Enlightenment, especially when breaking through to the Supreme Realm, condensing the Dao Fruit was crucial as it essentially determined the path one would follow in the future. Breaking through to the Great Emperor level solidified that chosen path.
When you broke through to the Supreme Realm, you had condensed the Space-Time Dao Fruit. While it was formidable, it still fell short of the Chaos Dao Fruit.
Honestly, it takes patience to read. I didn't originally plan to explain this at length, but I've been criticized, and I'm quite frustrated. I have no choice.
Also, please don't keep saying that I'm suppressing the power. I'm just writing logically.
In addition, sometimes the buildup is for the sake of an upcoming thrilling development. You've come this far, so you should understand my writing style.
(End of this chapter)