Gai Jiuyou reappeared in the Mortal World, no longer carrying the frailty of old age. Now, he possessed peerless bearing. His eyes shone brilliantly, his thick black hair draped over his shoulders and back. He seemed like an immortal king reborn, utterly transcendent and powerful.
He was an extraordinary man blessed by heaven, handsome as jade and possessed of overwhelming might. Standing there, his unique aura pressed down upon the heavens. Alone, he could suppress the eight desolations of the universe and surpass divine beings.
This was Gai Jiuyou in his youth, revered throughout the universe and unmatched in the world. His eyes were clear and bright, his bearing supreme. He was at the absolute peak of his life.
Such a Gai Jiuyou had every chance of triggering a Great Emperor Tribulation and successfully attaining the Dao. However, as an Alternative Dao Achiever, he had once failed in his attempt to seize the Heavenly Heart Imprint, leaving behind a hidden danger. To truly become a Great Emperor, he could only fight fiercely for supremacy and battle every strongest expert before taking that final step.
"I am Gai Jiuyou!"
Gai Jiuyou gave Chuan Ying a slight nod in greeting, and Chuan Ying nodded in return. Experts like them were rare even in ancient history, scarcer still than Ancient Emperors and Great Emperors. They could attain the Dao, yet for various reasons, they had failed to take that final step.
The Old God of the God Organization came before Chuan Ying and bowed deeply. "Greetings, First Divine General. As expected, you are still alive."
"No need for such formalities. Tell me about the current situation. You sounded the War Horn to attack the Netherworld. Are you certain of success? Quite a few old monsters are sleeping within the Underworld."
As Chuan Ying