"The ninth Human Emperor corpse?"
Chu Tian stared at the glaring blood-red words on the page, the dark-gold light in his eyes freezing instantly.
"The Taiyi Corpse Scripture records the cruelest substitution of laws at the bottom of the universe." Eighth Elder's voice was icy to the bone. "If you continue absorbing the authority of the Human Emperors throughout the ages, your self-awareness will be completely erased by this immense Imperial Dao obsession. You will become the ninth emotionless Human Emperor corpse, knowing only suppression—a final sacrifice for restarting this universe."
"Chu Tian, stop!" Chu Yunshang saw everything clearly from outside, her eyes splitting with urgency.
Yet the lingering thoughts of the Human Emperors of every age standing behind Chu Tian all revealed looks of utter resolve.
"Descendant, do not hesitate!" one Human Emperor's lingering thought shouted sternly. "This is the only way we know to win! Only by gathering all Imperial Dao Origin within your body can you possess the strength to contend against his 'absolute rationality'! Sacrificing you alone to preserve the Heavens and Myriad Worlds is worth it!"
"Accept our sacrifice, ascend the throne as emperor, and complete your final mission!"
Dozens of lingering thoughts cried out in unison. That immense Human Emperor destiny became tangible golden shackles, drilling madly into Chu Tian's body, seeking to forcibly erase his individual will and assimilate him into a heartless vessel of rules.
It was a suffocating pressure of emotion! These martyrs had willingly sacrificed everything for the myriad worlds, and now they demanded that Chu Tian walk their old road as well!
"Mission? Sacrifice?"
Chu Tian lowered his head, allowing that golden authority to rampage wildly over his body. Suddenly, he clenched his fists, threw back his head, and let out wild laughter that shattered the starry river.
"HAHAHAHA!