Zhou Tong and Blood Phoenix
"Throughout the entire process, those Forbidden Zone Supreme haven't made a move!" Zhou Tong chuckled, casually collecting all the Array Diagram and sitting cross-legged on the spot to begin his absorption.
Zhou Tong's tribulation was different from Ye Fan's. He had the support of the Thunder Emperor Method, and the scattered lightning was his nourishment. Therefore, he did not consume too much energy during this Heavenly Tribulation, and he easily replenished all the vital energy his body lacked with just a few breaths.
However, he did not leave the mountain directly, but instead plunged into the Chaos Sea at the edge of the universe, using the divine power within the Chaos Sea to further cleanse his physical body, primordial spirit, and his own Hegemonic Bell.
A full month later, he finally reached a new peak. Only then did he stand up from the Chaos Sea where he had been sitting cross-legged. A nine-colored bell fell into his palm, ancient and natural, exuding a vast imperial aura.
"With my current combat strength, even without using the Ten Cave Heaven Divine Rings, I shouldn't lose to Ye Fan, who just attained enlightenment; if I use the Ten Cave Heaven Divine Rings, I might reach the level of Ye Fan's second or third incarnation in the original story..." Zhou Tong silently estimated his own combat strength.
Compared to Ye Fan in the original novel, aside from things like the Ten Cave Heaven Divine Rings, his greatest strength actually lies in the numerous Immortal King- level Daos and Techniques he possesses. In terms of speed, the Kunpeng Method is stronger than the Nine Secrets: Xing; in terms of attack, all Ten Evils Treasure Art surpass the Nine Secrets: Dou; and in terms of healing, the Nine Secrets: Zhe is no match for the Immortal Phoenix Nirvana.
"The most important thing is the Heavenly Heart Imprint. If one can attain enlightenment on this, one might be able to go even further!" Zhou Tong has now Alternative Dao Attainment, and it can be said that he has already stood at the pinnacle of this universe. Even if a true opposing Great Emperor were to appear at this time, he would definitely not be his match and could be easily suppressed.
"It's time to go back and take a look!" Zhou Tong took a step out of the Chaos Sea and reappeared before the world.
With Zhou Tong's reappearance, a great earthquake struck all parts of the universe, and Zhou Tong's name spread throughout the cosmos.
The heavens and earth trembled violently, and countless living beings throughout the universe were shocked. The Great Accomplishment Hegemon Body, which could challenge the Great Emperor, was not just talk; it truly possessed that terrifying combat power. In particular, Zhou Tong was known as the strongest Hegemon Body in history, and his combat power was especially terrifying.
However, at the same time, many people were also worried, because before Zhou Tong achieved great success, a true Great Emperor had already appeared in the universe. Would these two be about to clash?
This was nothing short of a storm, terrifying countless people who feared the most horrific Emperor Battle of their time would erupt. Because once Zhou Tong and the Blood Phoenix who had attained enlightenment began their battle, the surge in power would undoubtedly surpass anything seen before, even exceeding the previous Dark Turmoil.
"It seems I've fooled everyone!" Zhou Tong chuckled to himself as he heard the shouts from all corners of the universe. These people had no idea that the Blood Phoenix that had attained enlightenment was merely an avatar of himself.
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to reveal the mystery to the outside world. Let this Blood Phoenix remain a secret in their hearts forever!" Zhou Tong took a step, and instantly the Star Shift and the sky reversed. He arrived directly in the Divine Domain, in his largest palace.
Yan Ruyu was already waiting there.
"Congratulations, you've finally achieved great success!" Yan Ruyu came up to greet you, but there was a hint of worry on her face.
Clearly, she was also worried that Zhou Tong and the Blood Phoenix Great Emperor would have a battle.
"Don't worry about that Blood Phoenix, he's one of mine!" Zhou Tong said with a slight smile, holding Yan Ruyu's hand.
It's fine to keep the matter of the Blood Phoenix a secret from outsiders, but there's no need to keep it a secret from your wife and cause her unnecessary worry.
The moment the words left his mouth, a Blood Phoenix spread its wings and soared into the sky, unleashing an overwhelming Imperial Dao aura. Then, the Blood Phoenix transformed into human form and descended.
Yan Ruyu looked at Blood Phoenix, then at Zhou Tong, and was very shocked. "This... how is this possible? After he Form Transformation, how come he looks exactly like you?"
The Blood Phoenix before them was identical in appearance to Zhou Tong, both tall and imposing. The only difference was their eyes and hair color. Zhou Tong had jet-black hair and eyes, while the Blood Phoenix had long, blood-red hair and blood-red pupils.
"Because it is my incarnation!" Zhou Tong smiled slightly, and at the same time, the Blood Phoenix transformed back into a blood-red Phoenix, shrinking in size and landing on Zhou Tong's shoulder.
"Can an incarnation also prove the Dao?" Yan Ruyu, somewhat puzzled.
"Do you still remember the cultivation method from the Chaotic Ancient Era that I passed on to you? If the Heavenly Cave Realm and the Spirit Transformation Realm are combined, you can undergo a further transformation and transform the spirit nurtured in the Heavenly Cave into Divine Fetus!" Zhou Tong then explained the theory of nurturing a Cave Heaven Nurturing Divine Embryo to Yan Ruyu in detail.
Anyway, she's his own wife. Back when they were cultivating together, he had already passed on the cultivation methods of the Chaotic Ancient Era to Yan Ruyu. Now he's just teaching her the methods for advancing to the next level.
"So that's how it is... The laws of the Chaotic Ancient Era actually have such profound mysteries!" Yan Ruyu exclaimed inwardly, but then she looked at Zhou Tong, "But what about you? There can only be one Great Emperor in Lifetime. You gave this opportunity to your avatar, but what about yourself?"
"Actually, it's useless not to leave it to the avatar!" Zhou Tong shook his head. "The Great Emperor Tribulation only lasts for one day, but my Nine-Layered Heavenly Tribulation lasts for nine days. As far as I know, there is a Golden Crow on Huosang Star. If my Blood Phoenix Incarnation does not attain enlightenment, the position of Great Emperor will fall into someone else's hands."
"The Golden Crow of Huosang Star!!" Yan Ruyu exclaimed in surprise; this was something she hadn't considered. She was unaware that such a powerful figure was seeking an opportunity to prove his Dao.
"That Golden Crow has already Alternative Dao Attainment. He has actually been waiting for the opportunity to undergo the Great Emperor Tribulation. Now that I have demonstrated such combat power, the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone cannot ignore me. So he only needs to wait for me to undergo the tribulation together, and there is a very high probability that he can avoid interference from the Forbidden Zone Supreme."
" In this Lifetime, if someone must attain enlightenment before me, I might as well hand over the throne of the Great Emperor to my own avatar." Zhou Tong had long since thoroughly studied the Golden Crow Great Emperor's thoughts, so he released his Blood Phoenix Incarnation early on as a precaution.
"That Golden Crow must be furious!" Yan Ruyu laughed.
"Hehe, that Golden Crow thinks he can take advantage of me? He's dreaming. If he's honest, he might as well go back and seal himself away for a while, and give him a chance to prove himself when I no longer need the Heavenly Heart Imprint!" Zhou Tong said leisurely. "You should know about the Blood Phoenix, but don't spread it around."
Yan Ruyu nodded. This kind of thing must be confidential and cannot be told to anyone.
"Alright, that's enough for now. Let me study the Heavenly Heart Imprint properly before we talk about anything else!" Zhou Tong said to Yan Ruyu one last time, and then took the Blood Phoenix Incarnation to go into seclusion.