Chapter 1570: Contending for the Lead

Three beams of light shattered the void, arriving from beyond the heavens. For a moment, it felt as if they originated from... the Heavens themselves?! They were dazzling, like billions of universes blossoming simultaneously, threatening to collide with each other. Their brilliance illuminated all heavens and realms, blinding everyone. At the same time, a vast, magnificent, and mighty aura permeated the air, as if a new world was being forged, a primal essence of creation where everything would be overturned and restarted.

"What in the world is this? This is insane!" the Dog Emperor mumbled quietly, not daring to shout out loud. Everyone else was also profoundly shaken. Too much had transpired on the Two Worlds Battlefield. First, the founder of the Time Sutra, the short old man, appeared, having reached the Immortal King realm. Then, the Fallen Immortal King, the Four Tribulation Sparrow, the Yuan Clan Immortal King, and others descended. The Dog Emperor, Corpse Immortal, and Jiu Dao Yi also displayed their immense power. Moreover, envoys from the Heavens arrived, but some were killed, while others fled in disarray. A Supreme Decree had once appeared, only to shatter into pieces. The Heavenly Emperor in the Bronze Coffin manifested, astounding past and present. Subsequently, the Chief Priest and the Empress contended, overturning past, present, and future! Before the Empress's final departure, her unparalleled grace swayed all realms and profoundly shocked everyone; to this day, people had not yet recovered. Now, what else had descended from the Heavens?

All races were gripped by fear. Clan chiefs and founders of sects trembled, unanimously believing that anyone daring to appear now must be of extraordinary origin! Across all heavens and realms, the leaders of major powerful clans were almost suffocating, their minds strained. The more they knew, the more terrified they became. These elder clan chiefs and patriarch-level beings all looked up at the three beams of light manifesting in the sky.

"They're here!"

"As expected, they've reached the Two Worlds Battlefield!"

Without surprise, the three beams of light directly headed for the Two Worlds Battlefield and soon revealed their true forms. People were astonished: within each light beam stood a person, all sacred and transcendent, impossible to look at directly. Gaze upon them, and one instinctively wanted to kowtow and prostrate oneself. Even Immortal Kings were no exception, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, compelled to prostrate themselves on the ground. For a moment, everyone felt overwhelmed; indeed, formidable beings had arrived! Were they again creatures at the 'Path's End' level? But 'Path's End' beings were revered as supreme entities, traversing countless ancient histories; few were seen even after many epochs! How could three such beings appear all at once now? That was unrealistic!

Inside the first beam of light was an old man with eyebrows a foot long, treading on chaotic mist. He appeared ethereal, yet also possessed a hidden sharpness. However, there was a fist-print on his chest that had pierced him clean through, visible from front to back. A being of his caliber was undoubtedly powerful, yet his wound wouldn't heal? The fist-print still seemed to emanate light, its residual power unextinguished to this day!

Inside the second light beam was a woman with flowing purple hair, dignified and graceful. One hundred and eight halos floated behind her head, signifying her nobility and extraordinary divinity. At the same time, what was deeply unsettling was a blood-hole on her glabella, extending from her pristine white forehead into her hair, a chilling fissure.

In the third light beam was a middle-aged man, profoundly deep and unfathomable. On his shoulder rested a flickering lamp that illuminated what seemed to be the entire hazy and chaotic historical sky. What was astounding was that the left half of his body was injured; half of his face and half of his torso were almost shattered. On his shattered half-body, there was a faint layer of red hair, ominous and startling. How could this have happened?

People gasped; these were beings beyond the Immortal King level, their aura profoundly captivating. But how had they sustained such severe injuries, and who had caused them? If they came from the Heavens, what was their identity, and what was their purpose? Many were terrified and afraid, feeling immense pressure. Their bodies and soul-lights trembled. Some patriarchs couldn't bear it, their bodies betraying their minds, prostrating themselves on the ground, kowtowing uncontrollably! The evolutionary level of these three definitely surpassed that of Immortal Kings! However, people also realized that they seemed inferior to the Chief Priest and certainly couldn't compare to the Empress.

Before anyone could ponder further, one of the three spoke, directly stating their purpose. "A new epoch is about to begin. We have come in this era of great destruction for a glimmer of hope across all heavens." And they introduced themselves by name.

"This old man is Chaos!"

"This old woman is Myriad Tribulations!"

"And I am Reincarnation!"

At the same time, they reined in their auras, shedding their oppressive might. Instead, they emanated an indescribable Dao rhythm. For a moment, they became vessels of the Dao, incarnations of the origin of order across all heavens and realms! All origins of the Dao, the beginning of all things, the creation of heaven and earth, seemed to stem from them! At this moment, all order and fragments of the Grand Dao throughout all heavens and realms manifested, intertwining into tangible forms, resonating with these three beings, truly shaking the mortal world.

"They are...?!"

Some were highly perceptive; upon hearing their names, they immediately made a connection. Chaos, Myriad Tribulations, Reincarnation—these three names appearing together inevitably led people to connect them. It stirred True Immortals and old Ultimates, who instantly thought of three artifacts. The masters of three Emperor Artifacts had once scattered their weapons throughout the heavens. The three artifacts were named: Chaos Mace, Myriad Tribulations Mirror, and Reincarnation Lamp!

"We are the Artifact Spirits of the three Emperor Artifacts!" They stated this openly, further explaining the situation. In fact, during the era of contention, the Undefeated Feathered Emperor had successively wielded two Emperor Artifacts, which were merely the artifacts' physical bodies, without their spirits. Yet, even then, the fragments of the Grand Dao emanating from those artifacts still awed the world. In truth, when the three artifacts unify and merge with their three spirits into one, they become a single weapon—that is the weapon of a 'Path's End' master!

Now, what was their purpose in coming? Were they delivering a message for that supreme being?

"To secure a glimmer of hope, we shall transform into Dao, protecting all heavens. Everyone, the great unification must accelerate; time is short, and this sliver of hope is fleeting!" After speaking, they no longer retained their human forms but transformed into spiritual light, taking the appearance of the Chaos Mace, Myriad Tribulations Mirror, and Reincarnation Lamp. On their bodies, surprisingly, were fist-prints, as they had been shattered by someone long ago! Moreover, the Reincarnation Lamp even had red hair growing on it! Even artifact spirits of this caliber had been corrupted and afflicted by an inauspiciousness?! The next moment, they dispersed, transforming into Dao, merging into all heavens and realms, and vanished without a trace!

Above the Heavens, in the no-man's-land, lay the strangulation ground of the torrent of time, a terrifying cursed land truly transcending all and far removed from all living beings. That place was separated from the Heavens by an endless, terrifying ocean! At this moment, someone was navigating a small boat, struggling across the vast, boundless sea alone. He seemed to sense something and sneered: "Heh, I seem to have a feeling. Someone can't wait and wants to make the first move."

"So what? Even I, a mighty figure who returned by treading on emperor bones, dare not be careless. How dare you contend for precedence?"

"Heh, that's the home of that great fiend. Do you really think he's gone, forever silenced? Aren't you afraid he might suddenly leap out alive and beat you to death?!" These were his words, imbued with coldness, mercilessness, mockery, and a deep-seated apprehension. In the past, he had once declared that he would return by treading on ancient emperor bones and enter all heavens and realms! Today, he once again had a premonition, a flicker of spiritual insight manifesting above the Heavens.

In front of the Two Worlds Battlefield, the Dog Emperor, Jiu Dao Yi, Corpse Immortal, and others felt a sense of urgency. Regardless, consolidating all forces of the heavens was indeed a critical task.

"Everyone, from now on, the unification of the myriad realms needs a clear plan. Let's not waste energy on internal strife!" Jiu Dao Yi declared.

"I nominate Senior Yu Shang to be the Heavenly Emperor!" Chu Feng immediately shouted.

"Heh, who do you think you are, junior? You dare to covet the position of Heavenly Emperor by nominating a mere Hunyuan-level evolver?" Someone in the sky sneered.

"Who is that? Have you forgotten how disgraced the Yuan Clan and Four Tribulation Sparrow were not long ago?" Chu Feng raised his head and sneered, "He is a direct descendant of the Heavenly Emperor in the Bronze Coffin. I think he's perfectly suited!" As soon as these words were uttered, many people's expressions changed.

"Heh, we do not submit. The position of Heavenly Emperor is not decided this way!"

In the distance, the path of reincarnation opened, and beings emerged. This time, they were not in a state of confusion but could speak normally. "Senior, may I borrow your weapon!" Chu Feng was audacious, directly asking Jiu Dao Yi and reaching out to take the rust-covered war spear. With a boom, without a word, he threw it!

Jiu Dao Yi was stunned and shocked. He hadn't expected Chu Feng to actually be able to hold the war spear and throw it; it was almost unbelievable! The people on the other side also hadn't expected this kid to be so audacious, so decisive, so full of murderous intent, delivering a fatal blow right upon meeting! This war spear had an extraordinary origin; it was taken from an enemy by that person back then, refined, and left for future generations! Now, as the war spear flew out, with a booming sound, its tip pierced and shattered the path of reincarnation, directly piercing some people until... they were gone! This incident was truly too impactful. A path of reincarnation and some masters were... pierced into oblivion by the war spear, vanishing without a trace!

During this process, Chu Feng first looked dazed, but quickly regained his composure. He shouted loudly, "Do not ask who I am! I am invincible across billions of universes, and one day, my name shall be chanted throughout all of antiquity, present, and future—Emperor Chu!"

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