At the edge of the universe, Ji Xukong drew in the essence of heaven and earth, replenishing the losses he had suffered during his tribulation and restoring himself to peak condition.
Yang Qing watched Ji Xukong. After Ji Xukong fused with the Heavenly Heart Seal, he sensed an invincible Dao that belonged to one person alone.
He had once pondered a question: why could a Great Emperor of the current age stand invincible throughout an entire era?
Now he understood. By fusing with the Heavenly Heart Seal, one could forge an invincible Dao of one's own and henceforth suppress the Myriad Daos of Heaven and Earth.
It was as though only one's own Dao was invincible, while every other Dao had to be suppressed.
Although the Supremes could undergo Ultimate Ascension and become flawless Ancient Emperors, in an era with a Great Emperor, their Daos would still be suppressed.
What was more, a Great Emperor of the current age could merge with heaven and earth, wielding the power of the entire universe for himself.
How could anyone fight that?
After some time, Ji Xukong returned to his peak. The aura of a Great Emperor spread throughout the universe, his invincible bearing fully revealed.
"Thank you!" Ji Xukong said, cupping his hands in salute.
When he had first met Yang Qing, he had even intended to protect Yang Qing's Dao. Who would have thought that, in the end, Yang Qing would be the one protecting his Dao?
If not for Yang Qing, the Supremes in the various Forbidden Zones of Life would certainly have interfered while he underwent the Great Emperor Tribulation.
He did not fear them, but the Great Emperor Tribulation was no trivial matter. Unexpected complications could easily arise.
"Let's go. It's time to avenge our grievances!" Yang Qing said.
He had never forgotten his master's enmity. What did suppressing a mere Undying Daoist amount to?
If the Supremes thought he would let the matter end there, they were truly laughable.
"Let's go," Ji Xukong said.
Though it was only one word, it was enough to express his determination. He had waited for this day far too long.
He had watched helplessly as the Great Accomplishment Saint Body senior fought alone, while he could only stand by. What unbearable helplessness was that?
From that moment on, he had secretly sworn that once he proved Dao and became Emperor, he would surely wipe out the Forbidden Zones of Life.
Golden light erupted beneath Yang Qing's and Ji Xukong's feet at the same time. They crossed the void, traversed the universe, and descended upon the Big Dipper Star Domain.
Without pausing for even a moment, the two of them openly arrived outside Undying Mountain and resolutely stepped into this Forbidden Zone of Life.
"The Void Emperor and the Great Accomplishment Saint Body have joined forces to storm Undying Mountain!"
The news threw the entire world into an uproar. Everyone seemed to have gone mad, their faces filled with shock.
The Great Accomplishment Saint Body had stormed Undying Mountain before, and it had not been long ago.
Now, the Great Accomplishment Saint Body and the Void Emperor had joined forces to storm Undying Mountain. What were they trying to do?
A forbidden zone war?
At the mere thought of that possibility, everyone shuddered. It was simply too terrifying!
Could the Great Accomplishment Saint Body and the Void Emperor truly level Undying Mountain together?
The moment Yang Qing and Ji Xukong stepped into Undying Mountain, Supreme auras rose and fell in its depths, sweeping across the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.
In the various Forbidden Zones of Life, the Supremes awakened one after another. Their gazes pierced through the void and converged upon Undying Mountain.
What exactly did the Great Accomplishment Saint Body and the Void Emperor intend to do? That would directly determine their next course of action.
"Stone Emperor, you cannot hide this time. Come out and fight me!" Yang Qing said coldly, his voice shaking heaven and earth.
Every grievance had its cause, and every debt had its debtor. The Stone Emperor was the master of Undying Mountain, so none of this could possibly be unrelated to him.
Last time, the Undying Daoist had been pushed out to take the blow. This time, the Stone Emperor would not be so fortunate!
"You junior, you are far too arrogant. Do you truly think you can level every Forbidden Zone of Life?"
From the depths of Undying Mountain came a Supreme's furious roar. He wanted to use this to remind the others not to stand idly by.
The Great Accomplishment Saint Body and the Void Emperor joining forces was already a power that even Supremes had to fear deeply.
If the Great Accomplishment Saint Body and the Void Emperor could storm Undying Mountain today, who could guarantee that they would not storm other Forbidden Zones of Life tomorrow?
To extend their lives, exist alongside the ages, and wait for the Immortal Ascension Path to open—the Supremes all shared the same stance on this matter.
"Someone from Undying Mountain once pursued me and wielded a Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Halberd. Do you really think I did not know it was your Ancient Emperor Weapon?" Yang Qing roared.
His attitude was incomparably domineering. His voice was like thunder, resounding through heaven and earth and turning into invisible Dao ripples that caused the black mountains within Undying Mountain to collapse one after another.
He could not help but sneer inwardly. Naturally, he knew that the Undying Mountain Supreme had spoken those words to drag the other Supremes into this.
But the Supremes in the other Forbidden Zones of Life were not fools. Why would they fish for chestnuts from the fire for Undying Mountain at such a time?
With the Great Accomplishment Saint Body joined by a human Great Emperor, any Forbidden Zone of Life would have to weigh the matter carefully.
Moreover, the various Forbidden Zones of Life had never been united. Some even regarded one another as enemies.
Wasn't it better to sit atop the mountain and watch the tigers fight?
If the Great Accomplishment Saint Body and the Void Emperor lost, not only would Undying Mountain be weakened, but they could also claim a share of the spoils.
If the Great Accomplishment Saint Body and the Void Emperor won, Undying Mountain was no mere ornament. How could the Great Accomplishment Saint Body and the Void Emperor possibly avoid paying some price?
The Supremes had calculated well, but how could he allow them to get their wish?
"You junior have gone too far. You wish to force me into the world? If we fight, you will certainly be the one who dies!" the Stone Emperor's cold voice rang out.
Yang Qing sneered. His response was direct: he stepped straight into the depths of Undying Mountain, his towering blood energy pressing down.
The Stone Emperor had said so much because he did not wish to emerge and fight him. Then Yang Qing would force the Stone Emperor into battle.
The Supremes of Undying Mountain roared repeatedly. Their gazes upon the Great Accomplishment Saint Body were incomparably cold, as though they wished to tear him into ten thousand pieces.
Ji Xukong snorted coldly and likewise stepped into the depths of Undying Mountain. Supreme imperial might spread out, suppressing heaven and earth.
"Stone Emperor, you have grown old. You do not even have the courage to fight!"
Yang Qing gave the Stone Emperor no further chance. His Six Paths Reincarnation Fist crashed forth like roaring mountains and a raging sea, shattering the Immortal Source that sealed the Stone Emperor within.
Then he soared into the sky and flew toward the edge of the universe. He was not afraid that the Stone Emperor would refuse to come.
The Stone Emperor's expression was cold. Holding the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Halberd, he pointed it at Yang Qing from afar, his terrifying killing intent seeming capable of freezing Space-Time.
Yang Qing did not wish to battle within Undying Mountain, lest innocents be affected. Likewise, the Stone Emperor did not wish for the battle to destroy Undying Mountain.
In the depths of Undying Mountain, Ji Xukong stood as immovable as a mountain, watching the remaining Supremes. His peerless aura did not diminish; instead, it grew even stronger.
His purpose was simple: to intimidate the Supremes of the various Forbidden Zones of Life by himself and deny them any chance to interfere in this battle.
As for Yang Qing's battle against the Stone Emperor, he had absolute confidence in Yang Qing!
At the edge of the universe, the Stone Emperor arrived with murderous force. The Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Halberd cleaved down, its black radiance shocking the world, tearing through eternity and illuminating the river of stars.
A humming tremor rang out. Dragon patterns surfaced and transformed into an ink-black dragon that soared into the sky, lunging toward Yang Qing to kill him.
The Ancient Emperor Weapon had fully revived. The ink-black dragon was lifelike, as though real. This was the ultimate strike of the imperial path.
Yang Qing gripped the Sky-Supporting Sword. He neither dodged nor evaded, slashing through the nine heavens with a single strike. Sword qi stretched thirty thousand li, striking directly at the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Halberd.
Clang!
Amid the world-shaking collision, terrifying power intertwined. This unprecedented battle was ferocious from the very start!
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