Chapter 1563: Ancestor's Surname Ye

Yu Shang’s body was emaciated, but his face was no longer as pale as it had been recently. He had been found by Chu Feng a few days after he buried himself in a dirt grave, his life force almost depleted. Chu Feng had then given him soul-restoring elixirs and other medicinal herbs.

It was hard to imagine that one of the last remaining descendants of the Heavenly Emperor’s lineage had almost died so miserably and alone.

Burying himself beside the cenotaphs of his children—what immense loneliness, helplessness, and sorrow that must have been.

In fact, his entire life had been unhappy and filled with bitterness. He originally had three children, each incredibly talented, and a harmonious, warm family. Yet, in the end, he was left alone, a desolate and frail old man.

Would things now take a turn for the better?

He had heard news of Yao Yao—that child was actually still alive and had come to the Yang Realm!

He could no longer sit still. He had to go to the Two Realms Battlefield immediately to meet her.

Back then, the only remaining descendant of his lineage had been subjected to various cold-blooded experiments by the Yuan Clan. One of them, after being implanted with mother gold, was banished to the Lesser Netherworld, becoming the sole continuation of their bloodline.

Unfortunately, Yao Yao’s grandfather, the old man who had gone mad and become muddled, was still missing.

“Senior, you must be careful,” Zihuan warned, concerned. “The Two Realms Battlefield has True Immortals and Ultimate Beings. I heard people say it’s chaos there, and you might have enemies.”

However, Yu Shang’s mind was made up; he was determined to go. He feared something might happen to Yao Yao; if that child died, his life would lose all meaning.

He felt he was a sinner to his family, and no matter what, he had to ensure descendants remained for the Heavenly Emperor from back then, preventing the imperial bloodline from ending with them!

Old Tortoise Jun Tuo, his mind now sharp, offered advice and strategies, hoping to prolong his own life.

However, before they could make further plans, and before Yu Shang could even depart, the sky was torn open. Dazzling light rain scattered forth—it was Dao Ancestor matter, divine particles, terrifying radioactive energy.

“Who dares?!” the little bird shivered, her small face pale and lips trembling, as she bravely called out, “Great Sage-level expert Zihuan suppresses this era, standing proudly here!”

Not just her, even Yu Shang was startled. Who was this? Immortal Dao matter poured down; the newcomer was absolutely impossible to resist!

Then, they saw an immeasurably massive, furry... dog paw, pushing open the sky and reaching down.

“Where is Yu Shang?!” the Dog Emperor’s voice roared.

Yu Shang was first terrified, then he paused, for he had seen the great paw of this black beast during the Three-Party Battlefield event.

“Senior, what is it? I am here,” Yu Shang said, shielding Zihuan and Jun Tuo behind him, facing the presence alone.

“Child, you’ve suffered!” Through the rift, the Dog Emperor revealed a single massive eye, many times larger than a lake, which was surprisingly red, with warm, moist liquid nearly spilling out.

Yu Shang was countless millennia old, yet he was now being called a “child,” leaving him speechless.

Boom!

In an instant, the world turned upside down. The large, furry black dog paw became serene, taking Yu Shang and the other two with it, instantly returning to the Two Realms Battlefield.

When the three extra figures appeared on the field, everyone’s gaze turned towards them. Among them was... a descendant of the Heavenly Emperor?!

At once, attention from all sides converged, all eyes ultimately focusing on Yu Shang.

Chu Feng let out a long breath. In the end, no accident had occurred. After telling the Dog Emperor the coordinates, it had instantly brought the people over.

“His aptitude isn’t bad, but why is he only a Primal Chaos-level evolver?” the Dog Emperor murmured.

The so-called “Primal Chaos level” referred to the great power-level beings in the current Yang Realm.

A great power, being so despised, left countless people silent and speechless. How could they bear it?

A great power was actually being so disdained by a dog, treated as nothing.

However, considering the dog’s identity, everyone remained silent; there was nothing to debate.

Yu Shang grimaced, feeling a slight bitterness in his mouth. He was only able to become a great power because Chu Feng had given him life-extending soul elixirs. Otherwise, he would have already buried himself, dying in the Heavenly Venerate realm amidst despair and loss.

The Corpse King looked again and again, then said in a cold voice, “His body has problems. He was struck by time runes, which eroded and confined part of his origin. No need to say it, this is your Yuan Clan’s doing, isn’t it?!”

“I knew it! How could the Heavenly Emperor’s descendant be so weak?!” The Dog Emperor’s eyes turned crimson with a mix of anger and sorrow, then fixed on the people of the Yuan Clan.

Meanwhile, in the void, six figures, like black lightning, carried a coffin, intimidating the Immortal Kings from beyond the heavens.

“Are you all tired of living?!” the Dog Emperor roared. At this moment, it was filled with immense self-reproach. How could it have allowed the Heavenly Emperor’s descendant to fall into such a state?

“Do you know who their ancestor was?” it bellowed, venting its fury and dissatisfaction.

How brilliant were the Three Heavenly Emperors, illuminating countless ages! After battling the ominous source, the Heavenly Court scattered, and even their descendants had fallen into such a desolate state?

The Dog Emperor, aged and frail, recalled the heroism of those years, the stirring battle hymns when they swept across all realms. Then, thinking of the final fate of the Three Heavenly Emperors and their old comrades, it let out a series of mournful howls.

“Fellow Daoist, please calm your anger. The juniors in our clan, ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, sought to explore imperial methods and made mistakes. Please forgive us...”

In the sky, the Yuan Clan titan who had once extended the purple-gold hand, evidently a true Immortal King, now lowered his posture, speaking softly and cautiously.

“Go to hell!” The Dog Emperor was instantly enraged.

What state had Yu Shang’s lineage fallen into? And they dared speak of forgiveness!

In a flash, the bronze coffin vibrated violently, its massive lid flying up and shooting out towards the heavens, erupting with dazzling and chilling light.

This was an Emperor Coffin!

During the last Battle of the Soul River, it had suddenly appeared, manifesting the silhouette of one of the Three Heavenly Emperors, participating in that epochal battle and fighting against the sacrificial ground.

Ultimately, the imperial silhouette vanished, but the coffin remained, and the Dog Emperor, Corpse King, and the bald man departed riding it.

Now, the Dog Emperor was furious. It felt that the Four Tribulations Sparrow, the Yuan Clan, and others had taken advantage of its old age, depleted vitality, and approaching demise to disrespect the Heavenly Emperor and humiliate his descendants.

Therefore, it directly activated the coffin without regard for the cost.

The moment the coffin appeared, all True Immortals and Ultimate Beings turned pale, trembled, and many collapsed to the ground, utterly unable to withstand its might.

Even the Immortal Kings from beyond the domain lost color in their faces, almost wanting to flee at sight, their bodies beyond their own control.

Ancient memories and glorious legends surfaced directly in their minds.

Legend had it that this coffin had been instrumental in the Heavenly Emperor’s ascension, forging him into an invincible being in the world—it was his instrument of enlightenment.

Even with the changing epochs and the passage of countless ages, evolvers above the True Immortal level could not be ignorant of that Heavenly Emperor. How could they not be afraid when thinking of his invincible prestige?

There were even rumors that he had been lying in the Emperor Coffin, recovering from injuries!

Once he reappeared in the world, he would be an existence capable of killing supreme beings!

What kind of powerhouse could kill a supreme being? Only one who had reached the absolute peak of the supreme path!

Therefore, when the bronze coffin lid shot into the outer heavens, the Four Tribulations Sparrow decisively fled, avoiding the shockwave, and did not turn back, let alone instigate trouble again.

The Yuan Clan’s Immortal King also dodged; he certainly dared not confront the bronze coffin lid head-on.

The Dog Emperor was furious: “You dare to flee? I don’t believe you can leave all the realms without me smashing you to bits! Today, I’ll chase you to the ends of heaven and earth!”

Everyone was speechless. This lord was too overbearing; others couldn’t even dodge him.

However, upon careful consideration of the grudges involved and the Dog Emperor’s origin, everyone admitted that it indeed had the confidence to back its words.

Yet, it was ultimately aged and in decline, very likely nearing death. People believed its heart was brave, but doubted it could actually act on its threats.

Unexpectedly, the Yuan Clan’s Immortal King did not dodge again. He stood his ground and spoke calmly, “Indeed, some within the Yuan Clan have committed wrongdoings, disrespecting the illustrious Heavenly Emperor whose radiance shone through the ages. Those individuals from my clan shall submit to the Heavenly Emperor’s descendant’s punishment. As for me, I admit to lax supervision and beg for forgiveness here.”

Then, with extreme decisiveness, he severed one of his own arms. The Immortal King’s blood was blinding, releasing vast power, which he then swiftly reined in.

An arm fell, plummeting towards the Yang Realm; he had actually simply offered an arm.

Even the Dog Emperor and the Corpse King were momentarily stunned, finding it somewhat unexpected.

But soon, the Dog Emperor became displeased. It said coldly, “Is this your ‘retreat to advance’ strategy? Who are you putting on a show for? Trying to look virtuous? How hypocritical!”

It, too, was decisive. Extending a large paw, it grabbed the bronze coffin lid and swung it directly, saying, “I said I’d smash it myself, and I will!”

With one swing of the coffin lid, it shattered the falling Immortal King’s arm. As blood splattered, it ignited, turning to ashes in a single blow!

“Don’t pretend to atone! I know your situation very well!” the Dog Emperor said chillingly.

Then, it looked down, no longer bothering with the Yuan Clan Immortal King, but instead fixing its gaze on the culprits: the decayed Great Sage-level being Yuan Sheng and the old Ultimate Being Yuan Lun.

At this moment, Yu Shang was in shock, speechless. An Immortal King had an arm smashed off by this black beast?

Was this to vent anger for him, to seek justice? Yu Shang’s eyes reddened instantly, and old tears nearly streamed down.

Yao Yao rushed over immediately, trembling slightly. “Grand-Ancestor?”

“Good child... Are you Yao Yao?” Yu Shang was emotional, joyful, and sorrowful, his body trembling. He had never imagined that in his desolate later years, he would meet his only remaining descendant. The Heavenly Emperor’s bloodline was not extinguished; even if he died now, he would be at peace.

Chu Feng was genuinely happy for them. He stood silently to the side, secretly holding the stone jar, vigilant, fearing someone might make a desperate move.

“Good, good, good! So this little girl is also a descendant of the Heavenly Emperor!”

The Dog Emperor growled, and the Corpse King rushed over directly, his murderous aura receding, revealing a rare smile uglier than a cry.

“An old friend has descendants; I am deeply relieved, a burden lifted from my mind!” the Corpse King sighed.

“You two, get over here!” the Dog Emperor roared furiously, extending a large dog paw. Even though it was so old that its fur was falling out, the large paw was still sharp. With two wet thuds, it impaled the Yuan Clan’s decayed Great Sage and old Ultimate Being on its paw, bringing them before its eyes!

During this process, heaven and earth were silent; no one interfered, not even the Immortal Kings from beyond the domain spoke.

“You dared to lay hands on, and nearly kill, the Heavenly Emperor’s descendant?!” The Dog Emperor flicked its paw, flinging the agonizing Yuan Sheng and Yuan Lun away, their blood splashing into the void.

This was the result of the Dog Emperor not dealing a fatal blow; otherwise, they would have instantly turned to ash. It didn’t want to give them a quick end.

It then slammed another paw down. The two powerful beings were instantly severed, their four body segments hovering in the air, still alive, their broken bodies dripping with blood.

“Your ancestor was unrivaled!” The Dog Emperor abruptly turned its head, looking at Yao Yao and Yu Shang. A blazing light erupted in its old eyes; it seemed to be transported back to that era, accompanying the Heavenly Emperor, through glorious times, advancing fearlessly into battle.

“He could conquer all the realms with just his fists, without an opponent!” The Dog Emperor’s eyes grew even more brilliant, no longer muddled.

Then, it smacked Yuan Sheng and Yuan Lun again, making their bodies even more battered, bloody, and fall to the ground.

“How dare you petty scoundrels bully the Heavenly Emperor’s descendants?!” the Dog Emperor roared.

“Don’t tarnish your ancestor’s prestige!” the Dog Emperor whispered to Yao Yao.

“I have never met an enemy in the same realm, and I’ve defeated countless foes even when fighting above my level or crossing realms!” Yao Yao responded with immense confidence.

“Good!” Hearing this, the Dog Emperor’s eyes immediately lit up, becoming incredibly bright, and it nodded repeatedly.

At the same time, it once again slammed Yuan Sheng and Yuan Lun, making them scream as their bodies were almost beaten into pulp.

Afterward, the Dog Emperor very solemnly said to Yao Yao, “Your ancestor’s surname is Ye!”

As soon as these words were uttered, chaotic winds and thunder tore through heaven and earth, and the divine sounds of the Grand Dao shook all realms. Faintly, a phantom appeared from the bronze coffin.

Dimly visible, he had flowing black hair and eyes like cold lightning, as if he was walking step by step across the long river of history, actually approaching the present!

Boom!

The aura of the blurred figure surged, shooting directly beyond the domain, piercing through all realms!

In the Two Realms Battlefield, there were originally inauspicious and bizarre presences, but now they all screamed and instantly exploded, completely annihilated by that inexplicable imperial aura.

“Crack!”

The old man who was traveling far away, carrying a supreme decree from the Heavens, suddenly discovered with shock that the decree on his person... seemed to emit a cracking sound.