For the past several thousand years, there had been rumors that Haotian the Great Emperor was nearing the end of his life and might soon pass away.
This was not baseless speculation. Throughout the ages, so many Great Emperors had reached the peak of their lifetime for only a little over ten thousand years.
Haotian the Great Emperor's lifetime peak had already reached its twilight, so his passing would not have been strange.
The longer time passed, the more people believed these rumors. Some even thought Haotian the Great Emperor had already passed away.
That continued until today, when the rumors were disproved. Haotian the Great Emperor had reappeared in the world, and his Ultimate Emperor Might shook the entire universe.
"Good heavens! It's Haotian the Great Emperor! He has actually reappeared in the world—he's still alive!"
"It has been fifteen thousand years since Haotian the Great Emperor attained the Dao. He's already twenty thousand years old!"
"Twenty thousand years old at the peak of his lifetime! Among all those who attained the Dao throughout the ages, Haotian the Great Emperor can definitely rank near the top!"
Haotian the Great Emperor had reappeared in the world, drawing the attention of countless people throughout the universe. Everyone was utterly shocked.
Before this, many people had believed Haotian the Great Emperor had already passed away, and that a peerless powerhouse had faded into obscurity.
But Haotian the Great Emperor was not dead. This was not the end. The legend belonging to Haotian the Great Emperor might still continue.
Ying Hao stepped onto the Golden Light Grand Dao and descended into the Big Dipper Star Domain. His objective in coming here this time was extremely clear.
Soon, he approached a primitive region. The boundless wilderness was filled with ancient trees that towered into the heavens like small mountains.
Before him lay a vast mountain range. It was majestic and imposing, as though it had existed since the beginning of heaven and earth.
Every mountain could be called the king of mountains or the emperor of peaks. They were grand and magnificent, and their bodies were all pitch-black.
Immortal Mountain, one of the six Forbidden Zones of the Big Dipper Star Domain. Several Supreme beings lay dormant within it, and its terror was boundless.
This was not Ying Hao's first visit. More than ten thousand years ago, after forcibly attaining the Dao, he had personally visited Immortal Mountain.
That time, he had not only entered Immortal Mountain, but had also traversed the six Forbidden Zones of the Big Dipper Star Domain, forcing the Supreme beings into silence.
But because both sides feared one another, he had not acted too aggressively. More than anything, he had been warning the Supreme beings.
Now, he had returned to Immortal Mountain. The Golden Light Grand Dao extended into Immortal Mountain, leaving countless people dumbfounded.
"Haotian the Great Emperor has reappeared in the world, and he's actually going into Immortal Mountain?"
According to many people's guesses, Haotian the Great Emperor had reappeared in the world to restore his Ultimate Emperor Might and tell everyone that he was not dead.
The era belonging to Haotian the Great Emperor was still continuing!
No one had expected that after reappearing in the world, Haotian the Great Emperor would not only descend into the Big Dipper Star Domain, but go straight to Immortal Mountain.
What was Haotian the Great Emperor trying to do?
Many people could not help feeling uneasy. This was especially true of the living beings in the Big Dipper Star Domain, who felt as though hundreds of millions of mountains were pressing down on their hearts.
At this moment, many people could not withstand the immense pressure. They rose into the sky and fled the Big Dipper Star Domain at their fastest speed.
The Supreme beings in the Forbidden Zones had awakened one after another. They were just as bewildered by the enormous commotion Haotian the Great Emperor had caused.
"He actually managed to last until the age of twenty thousand. His lifespan is truly extraordinary!"
"He falls somewhat short of the Divine Silkworm Ancient Emperor, but he has already surpassed the vast majority of people. His physique really is unusual!"
"No matter how unusual it is, he has already entered his later years. What exactly is he trying to do?"
In truth, many Supreme beings had been waiting silently, waiting for Haotian the Great Emperor to enter his later years.
They had waited for more than ten thousand years. Haotian the Great Emperor was already twenty thousand years old, yet this lifetime still had not ended.
However, no Supreme being believed Haotian the Great Emperor could defy heaven, because his current appearance already explained everything.
His features were withered, his blood and qi had declined, and he looked like a man nearing the end of his life. Clearly, he had already entered his later years.
Moreover, every Supreme being could sense that Haotian the Great Emperor's vitality was extremely weak. He should not have much time left.
Under these circumstances, instead of thinking about how to live out another lifetime, why had Haotian the Great Emperor come to a Forbidden Zone?
Could it be?
An ominous premonition surfaced in the heart of one Supreme being. He thought of a terrifying possibility, and his expression changed drastically.
Ying Hao entered Immortal Mountain. He walked step by step, neither quickly nor slowly, constantly examining this Forbidden Zone known as Immortal Mountain.
Every Forbidden Zone was an extremely special place. Otherwise, the Supreme beings would not have chosen them as their resting places.
Immortal Mountain was far from simple. Every mountain bore traces of time and circulated demonic power. An ordinary person would die upon touching it.
But to Ying Hao, neither the mysterious power within Immortal Mountain nor the densely packed Array Patterns held any meaning.
He strolled leisurely, treating Immortal Mountain as though it were nothing, as if this were not a Forbidden Zone, but a tourist attraction.
As he walked, a tree appeared ahead of him. Its leaves swayed, filling the sky with radiance and dazzling streams of light.
The Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree was a special Immortal Medicine. Its one hundred and eight leaves were crystalline and radiant, possessing the ability to aid others in comprehending the Dao.
He had seen it once before. Although he had picked leaves from the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, he had not taken the Immortal Medicine away.
On one hand, Immortal Mountain was extremely special, one of the universe's primal immortal lands. The Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree could only grow here.
On the other hand, the Forbidden Zones were now immensely powerful. Having only just forcibly attained the Dao, he had not wanted to provoke them too much.
But now, everything was different!
Without hesitation, he reached out with his great hand. Along with the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree, Ying Hao directly uprooted a large section of the surrounding land.
Since the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree could not survive elsewhere, he would simply cut off a portion of Immortal Mountain and use it to keep the tree alive.
"Junior, how dare you?"
A voice snorted coldly from the depths of Immortal Mountain. Its fury was undisguised, and the entire Immortal Mountain rumbled.
He had entered Immortal Mountain as though no one else existed, treated the Supreme beings as nothing, and now he even intended to cut away part of Immortal Mountain and take the Ancient Dao Comprehension Tea Tree with him?
This was going too far!
What could be tolerated, and what could not?
If they showed no reaction at all, would outsiders think that all the Supreme beings in Immortal Mountain had already died?
"I'm already old. I've entered my later years, and I don't have much time left!" Ying Hao said calmly.
The Supreme beings in Immortal Mountain fell silent. This was precisely what puzzled them most.
Haotian the Great Emperor had clearly entered his later years and seemed to have little time left. Why had he come to Immortal Mountain at this moment?
Coming to Immortal Mountain was one thing, but he was acting so forcefully—he could even be said to be deliberately provoking them.
They truly could not understand. Had Haotian the Great Emperor lost his mind?
"Bring forth the Record!"
Ying Hao shouted. A streak of Immortal Light rose from Earth, pierced the boundless void, and descended into Immortal Mountain.
The Heavenly Dao Record floated above his head, cascading endless Chaos Qi, while a vast world appeared and disappeared within it.
"Do you want to fight this Emperor?"
His mighty voice echoed throughout heaven and earth. Every Supreme being was startled, and they finally understood!
The most terrifying thing in the world was not a Great Emperor in his later years, but a Late-Stage Great Emperor bringing an Ultimate Emperor Weapon into a Forbidden Zone.
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