Chapter 1591: Enemies from Above
Chapter 1591: Enemies from Above
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Many secretly grumbled. "You've indeed won, and it was a decisive, clean victory. Defeating four peerless young masters is enough to shock all realms and leave the younger generation feeling utterly powerless."
"But have you become so arrogant just like that?"
"Although you've swept through those of the 'Heng' generation, and are nearly invincible among the middle-aged and young, even elder figures couldn't escape being suppressed. But with this, do you think you deserve the Imperial position?"
"Do you regard us old fellows as non-existent?" an old ultimate expert finally couldn't help but speak.
"I, an invincible True Immortal, do you want to discuss with me, to contend with me for a victory?" another chimed in.
"Heh!" Li Heishou appeared, standing by Chu Feng's side, dismissive and even scornful of the so-called True Immortals.
He looked down on the assembled heroes and said, "Invincible True Immortal, you dare to speak such words? Back then, when I had no rivals throughout the world, why didn't you step forward?"
Then he added, "In this current era, I certainly can't claim to be invincible as a True Immortal. That's because if I gathered my rotting corpse and all my obsessions, I might just reach another level of invincibility!"
"Oh... my!" A group of old monsters rolled their eyes.
How could people from the First Mountain lineage be so hateful and unwelcome? Many muttered to themselves, "First there was Jiu Dao Yi, then Li, and now Chu Feng. They're practically... none of them are good people, they should all be beaten to death!"
"This old man also believes that our lineage can inherit the Imperial position!" Jiu Dao Yi said slowly.
The Immortal Kings from beyond the realm were displeased, especially the hostile factions. How could they be silenced by just a few words?
"Your lineage has gone far enough! You're arrogant, conceited, and lawless. What kind of decorum is that? And you think you can inherit the Imperial position?"
A group of old monsters at the Two Realms Battlefield were competing, with a strong undercurrent of animosity.
However, the outside world reacted differently. Upon learning that Chu Feng had single-handedly contended against four young masters, utterly shattered the Immortal Execution Ground, blasting apart some of the 'Heng' generation and suppressing others, it had completely erupted in a frenzy.
Chu Feng's great victory had an immense impact. Even the various extraterrestrial races were shaken when they learned that the Dao Child of their great realm, the foremost young powerhouse of this era, had suffered a crushing defeat.
For them, this was an unimaginable event!
It was truly incredible that the so-called 'Heaven's Chosen' of a realm, the evolutionaries with the greatest potential, had been defeated, and severely so, even while collectively besieging their opponent.
"What is the origin of that Chu Demon? How could he possess such terrifying cultivation? Isn't this ridiculously formidable?"
"This is insane! How can such an evolutionary exist? He faced 'Heng' level monsters, any one of whom could sweep through all directions and be invincible in their realm. They are all freaks destined to be recorded in history. Yet, now four of them appeared together, and that Chu Demon killed some and repelled others. This is utterly... outrageous!"
In all realms, every powerful orthodoxy and immortal aristocratic family was abuzz with discussion. Even some highly esteemed and well-mannered beings couldn't help but curse.
Not to mention the Yang Realm, which had long since become like boiling water.
"The Chu Demon has become a spirit, attained Buddhahood, become an ancestor! This monster is growing increasingly terrifying and inscrutable. He single-handedly overwhelmed four 'Heng'-level young powerhouses. Is he trying to ascend to Heaven? No, is he trying to smash through the great realm barrier of the Heavens? What a monster!"
"After so many years, I never imagined that the fellow Daoist who once sat and debated with me would grow to such a level, surpassing me."
"Bah, don't flatter yourself! He's from the Lesser Netherworld and has only been prominent in the Yang Realm for a few years. You have absolutely no connection to him!"
The Yang Realm was filled with clamor, with all sorts of voices, and even claims of kinship emerged.
"See that? That's my uncle! We have a kinship far closer than ordinary people can imagine!"
These attempts to claim kinship were initially met with revulsion, but when people seriously traced the lineage, they surprisingly found them to be... actually plausible!
This was utterly shocking!
This referred to a group of geniuses born over a decade ago, whose souls were inscribed with characters at birth, many of which read: "My uncle is Chu Feng!"
Everyone was speechless.
Earlier, there had been such rumors, but at the time, people didn't think this statement had much weight.
But now, some of Chu Feng's adversaries suddenly realized that if such a large group of geniuses, who willingly considered themselves his juniors, were to unite, their combined strength could be somewhat terrifying.
The evolutionaries from the opposing factions looked grim, feeling as though they had embraced a black dog.
"Truly invincible... Chu!" From the Asia-Immortal Race, Yin Xiaoxiao, with her silver hair like silk, cheered happily, even more excited than Chu Feng himself winning.
Beside her, her brother Ying Wudi was genuinely hurt. This little girl's remark was a blatant provocation; he truly wanted to grab her and give her a good thrashing!
"Haha, see that? That's the Chu Demon, one of the Twin Prodigies! Please don't overlook the other one; please recite my true name—Ouyang, the Great Dragon Demon!"
The eccentric dragon laughed arrogantly, but before his excitement could peak, Old Gu kicked him flying, turning joy into sorrow.
"Just this strong, strong enough to make you panic!" At the Two Realms Battlefield, the lively Zhou Xi was unfazed by the tense atmosphere among the Immortal Kings and instead began humming a tune.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, the tranquility was shattered. The firmament cracked, and an ancient gate emerged. Beings walked out from within, descending to the lower realm!
The energy of the Heavens poured forth. This supreme pure land, this ultimate place, had once again opened its gate today, defying all norms!
A green ox appeared, its hide gleaming brightly, treading through the void, slowly pacing step by step. On its back sat an old man, enveloped in immortal mist, with Dao Ancestor matter pervading his surroundings.
"Hiss!"
Everyone gasped. Grandmaster Meng had just exploded a Dao Ancestor, and now another one had appeared?
The Heavens were indeed unfathomable. How many of these path-breakers and founders truly existed?
"Not a Dao Ancestor. At most, he's an Immortal King titan. The reason we feel such astonishingly dense energy is because those energy particles are spilling down from the Heavens. That place is simply extraordinary!"
An Immortal King whispered secretly.
Hearing this, people breathed a sigh of relief, but remained somewhat tense. Anything involving the Heavens was certainly no small matter, especially with beings personally descending.
Judging by their grand entrance, they certainly didn't hail from an ordinary orthodoxy!
Following the old man were several others, including elderly individuals and middle-aged men.
Most striking was a young man whose eyes gleamed like golden lamps, with wisps of grand Dao runes emanating from him. He was clearly extraordinary, an undoubted and supremely powerful member of the middle-aged and younger generation from the Heavens!
"We bear no ill will. We have descended to the lower realm exceptionally to assist in your great unification and wish to contribute our utmost," the old man on the green ox's back calmly stated, his tone unhurried.
This individual was unfathomable, a titan among Immortal Kings, an old monster capable of sweeping away all others at his level!
For a moment, though he remained as calm as still water, he exuded an immense sense of oppression.
Even the ox he sat upon was extraordinary; people were astonished to find that it too was at the high-rank True Immortal level.
Before the Two Realms Battlefield, silence immediately fell.
None of those present were simple-minded; their thoughts naturally ran deep. How could such beings descend now to selflessly devote themselves to the heavens? Why hadn't they come before?
"We wish to join hands with the heavens and become one of you!" the old man reiterated.
At the same time, the young man with eyes like golden lamps, upon hearing this, revealed an astonishing surge of energy, scanning all the young masters present.
Everyone instantly understood. To become "one of them" meant not being considered an outsider or an auxiliary force, but rather someone with the same status as a native?
Could this mean they intended to compete for the Heavenly Emperor's position alongside the evolutionaries of the heavens? People began to have ominous thoughts!
Indeed, judging by their words and actions, this was highly probable.
"Boom!"
A thunderous roar sounded, accompanied by billions of threads of order runes and dazzling symbols that filled the high heavens like an ocean. More people emerged from the gate.
A tall old man, seated cross-legged on a golden cloud, rushed out of the Heavens' gate.
Below him, a young man was enveloped in lightning, with order symbols twined around his entire body, and streaks of thunder blooming. He seemed like an Immortal King of the Lightning Dao reincarnated!
This was undoubtedly a terrifying prodigy among the middle-aged and younger generation of the Heavens. It was the first time people from the various heavens had seen such an evolutionary, instantly drawing many gazes.
"I hear the lower realm is contending for the Heavenly Emperor's position, and evolutionaries of all levels can participate. I wish to come and spar!" the young man, who seemed like an Immortal King of the Lightning Dao reincarnated, loudly declared.
He was quite direct. His golden hair seemed forged from gold, his eyes were sharp, and he was unruly, explicitly stating his purpose.
Those who came from the Heavens had their own objectives, all arriving for their own benefit.
A surge of anger immediately rose in the hearts of the powerhouses from all realms. These people had come to pluck the fruit, aiming directly for the Heavenly Emperor's position!
"You are not beings of this realm, separated from the myriad worlds. From ancient times until now, few beings from the lower realms have been able to ascend."
"You come from the so-called 'outside world,' belonging to the orthodoxies of the Heavens, yet you wish to become the Heavenly Emperor here?!"
Just as a conclusion was nigh, these individuals abruptly descended, clearly aiming to snatch the final fruit—it was truly highway robbery!
"These people... they're truly shameless, their skin is so thick!" Even the handsome Old Gu couldn't help but exclaim.
The younger generation didn't understand, but the elder powerhouses all knew the importance of the Heavenly Emperor's position. Once one obtained such a "great position," they could enhance their own strength beyond their original foundation.
Especially this time, the Heavenly Emperor's position, acknowledged by all heavens and myriad realms, was an unimaginable great fruit of fortune in the past. It could potentially elevate one's strength by an entire major realm above their original foundation!
How terrifying and astonishing was that?!
All the Immortal Kings were envious; otherwise, why would so many old monsters have appeared?
Of course, no matter how strong one was, merely relying on such a "great position" couldn't truly elevate them to the Immortal Emperor level; there was a ceiling above that.
However, it was still possible to approach the level of path-breakers and enter domains corresponding to founders.
Naturally, there were important prerequisites: one's own power must already be formidable enough in the myriad worlds to overlook all races!
"This is too much!" an ancient Immortal King, who had lived for several epochs, said, now utterly furious.
To obtain a great fruit of fortune revered by all heavens, and to elevate one's strength by a major step—who wouldn't be tempted?!
"I knew it! Why would the end-of-path beings from the Heavens interfere with this great calamity, making the heavens unify before contending for that sliver of life? So they were waiting here all along, hoping to create a founder-level deputy for themselves? They're simply seeking benefits for their own disciples!" An Immortal King snorted, voicing his intense dissatisfaction.
The first arrival from the Heavens, the old man riding on the green ox's back, spoke: "Fellow Daoists, you jest. How can the vast world, the myriad universes, seal themselves off? Any brilliant path of evolution requires exchange and sparring. Simple exclusion will ultimately lead to stagnation and the decline of orthodoxies. Competition with our participation will benefit all parties."
He was composed and understated, maintaining an aloof demeanor.
At the Two Realms Battlefield, some Immortal Kings frowned. This old man was simply too sanctimonious, speaking grandly while his true aim was to seize the prize.
The Dog Emperor barked, "Are you trying to bully us, thinking we have no masters here? I just want to ask, did the end-of-path beings set a precedent earlier, and now you want to change it and personally step in?"
"No, that's not the case. The end-of-path beings are supreme and will not interfere in such matters. Fellow Daoists, rest assured, Immortal Emperor-level existences will not make a move!" the old man seated on the golden cloud said.
The young man beside him, covered in lightning, looked down upon the assembled heroes, his gaze sweeping over the faces of many young people with a look of disappointment.
Jiu Dao Yi then spoke, "Since that's the case, I won't bother burning incense to try and invite 'that one' back!"
These words were undoubtedly an unimaginably powerful deterrent, as the pupils of the beings from the Heavens contracted. Clearly, "that one" had once stirred up immeasurable turmoil in the Heavens, and even after multiple epochs, beings with the knowledge of that terrible past found it hard to erase from their minds!
However, those who truly knew the situation, such as the Dog Emperor, the Corpse, Li, and Chu Feng, understood that Jiu Dao Yi was bluffing, having long since lost all contact with "that one."
Nevertheless, the arrivals from the Heavens were not ordinary individuals; they quickly confirmed that "that person" could no longer appear!
"So, you're quite confident, not afraid of being swept away, are you?" The old man seated on the golden cloud spoke without any pretense, quite directly and crudely, contrary to the old man on the green ox's back.
Seeing one speak so grandiosely and the other so boorishly, Jiu Dao Yi became thoroughly displeased. His anger flared as he asked, "Are you truly bullying us because you think we have no one?"
The two powerhouses remained silent, yet their silence only further highlighted their arrogance and a tacit condescension.
"You come here to steal the fruit, and you dare to be so overbearing? Even if you have human heads, I'll beat them into dog heads!" the Dog Emperor howled in fury.
The other Immortal Kings were also indignant, seething with suppressed anger.
"Come on, old brothers, it's time to gather!" Jiu Dao Yi roared, summoning the eight hundred old soldiers who had once followed "that person."
No sooner had his words fallen than another figure appeared in the arena, with incredible speed, startling even the beings from the Heavens, who grew deeply wary.
"Alright, I'm here! Teasing cats, walking dogs, fighting the Heavens?!" the newcomer declared nonchalantly.
This was a limping old man, scarred by the Great Dao itself. He wore tattered armor and was unkempt, yet his spirit seemed terrifyingly robust, his face ruddy, his eyes containing the sun and moon. Faintly, an Imperial aura circulated around him, and he appeared remarkably vigorous.
This person truly had a big heart, equating fighting the Heavens with teasing cats and walking dogs, which left everyone speechless.
The Dog Emperor bared his fangs in anger, wanting to pounce and bite someone!
"A physical body baptized by Immortal Emperor's blood!?" The old man on the green ox's back felt a chill in his heart and became extremely vigilant.
"We've also arrived. It wasn't easy to recover, but the Emperor's blood has allowed us to revive and regenerate. We are stronger now!"
Two more arrived, also somewhat disabled, yet their blood energy surged skyward, fluctuating like a sea of stars, surging outwards and almost shaking the Immortal Kings from beyond the realm.
"If it's sparring you want, I suggest we start with our middle-aged and younger generation!"
The golden-haired young man, covered in lightning runes, spoke. He sensed the atmosphere was off; these three old monsters who had arrived were incredibly powerful and intimidating. He wanted to buy time for the Immortal King titans and first sweep away the younger generation of the lower realm!
Ouyang, the Great Dragon, shook his head and said, "These days, everything is in short supply except for those who willingly offer themselves up for a beating. How desperate are they? How do they want to die? In my estimation, the Great Demon Chu will just go 'poof' and hammer them into oblivion!"
Upon hearing this, the young man, dense with order runes and resembling an Immortal King of the Lightning Dao reincarnated, glared at Ouyang the Toad, his eyes glinting with cold light, and his entire body erupted with lightning.
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