Chapter 394
In an instant, the entire Central Heaven Eastern Pole World trembled slightly, and the star in the sky once again shone with dazzling light, scattering a large number of light spots that enveloped the entire Central Heaven Eastern Pole World.
In the blink of an eye, the entire Central Heaven Eastern Pole World was in complete uproar.
Whose voice is that?!
"Are you declaring war on the Emperor by speaking like this?"
"That voice seems to be... Princess Xiao!"
Many cultivators gasped in alarm, recognizing Xiao Minghuang's voice and the declaration, and turned deathly pale with fright.
"Xiao Minghuang is still alive?!"
"She wasn't banished to the Southern Wilderness, she actually came back alive!"
"I heard that the Holy Academy once summoned veteran Earth Immortals from various sacred lands and aristocratic families to launch an attack and kill Princess Xiao. But now, not only is Princess Xiao not dead, she has also stormed into the Holy Academy with great force. This is going to be quite a show!"
"What a show! If Princess Xiao and the Emperor were to fight, most of the Eastern Pole of Zhongtian would probably be destroyed, and it might even trigger the premature Epochal Annihilation!"
"Alas! Princess Xiao is a woman of extraordinary talent, and the Emperor's reputation is well-established. If the two of them could reconcile and work together, they would surely be able to unite the Five Realms and save us from the crisis of the Epochal Annihilation!"
"Wake up! What kind of people are Princess Xiao and the Emperor? Would they ever compromise?"
Some of the monks were discussing it amongst themselves.
But at that moment, something unexpected happened!
Buzz!
In the Zhongtian World, within the Ziwei Sacred Land, a blazing golden light suddenly appeared, stretching across the heavens and earth, dazzling and illuminating all directions.
As soon as it appeared, the huge star in the sky suddenly trembled violently, and the brilliant starlight it released dimmed a bit.
Immediately afterwards, a majestic being descended!
He was bathed in golden light, as dazzling as the sun, his figure towering and majestic. He walked with his hands behind his back, stepping on the void with each step, producing a thunderous roar.
He was tall and imposing, and every move he made resonated with the great Dao of Heaven and Earth. His body seemed to contain terrifying power, causing the void to tremble.
The figure soared through the air, rising from the mid-sky, and in the blink of an eye reached the easternmost point, arriving above the Holy Academy.
This was a man dressed in a purple robe, with a star crown on his head, his eyebrows were heroic and extraordinary, his eyes shone with Divine Radiance, and his figure was tall and strong, as heavy as a mountain.
The moment he arrived, an immense and terrifying aura swept across the area, causing the entire Holy Academy to tremble.
Beneath his feet, all living beings in the Holy Temple, and indeed throughout the entire Hundred Sacred States, felt their breath catch in their throats, as if they were about to kneel down and worship him.
Even those at the Saint Realm couldn't withstand this pressure; their faces turned pale, they were covered in sweat, and they almost collapsed to the ground.
The entire sky seemed to be divided into two parts, with the purple-robed man and Princess Xiao each holding one side, standing in opposition!
However.
Such a powerful and imposing figure, yet no one knew of his existence.
Some people saw him emerge from the Zhongtian World, the Ziwei Sacred Land, so he must be an ancient figure from the Ziwei Sacred Land.
"Our Ziwei Sacred Land possesses such a powerful being, yet we failed to detect it!"
The many disciples of the Ziwei Sacred Land were overjoyed, but their faces were filled with shock.
Among these astonished people was even the Supreme Sect Master of the Ziwei Sacred Land. Even he, the master of the Holy Land, was unaware that such an ancient and powerful being was lurking within the Holy Land!
"I never expected that the Ziwei Sacred Land would have such a magnificent being. This aura is almost on par with Princess Xiao... or even stronger!"
A sage spoke in shock, his face filled with astonishment.
"The Ziwei Sacred Land truly lives up to its reputation as the oldest and most powerful sacred land in the Eastern Pole of the Central Heaven. Its profound foundation is simply incredible!"
The supreme ruler sighed repeatedly, expressing deep regret.
It is truly unbelievable that such a terrifying being is hidden within the Ziwei Sacred Land. It is beyond their expectations. Such a being is enough to suppress all enemies in this world.
It's even possible that they could rival the Emperor!
However, this being has remained hidden and dormant, and even those within the Ziwei Sacred Land are unaware of his existence.
The purple-robed man stood in the void, the golden light around him gradually receding. His gaze, as bright as stars, fell upon Xiao Minghuang, seemingly scrutinizing her, or perhaps appraising her.
This scene silenced countless people; everyone held their breath, staring at the two unparalleled, towering figures high in the sky.
A short while later.
A look of surprise suddenly appeared on the purple-robed man's face, and he subconsciously exclaimed, "A descendant of the Ziwei clan!"
His tone was filled with astonishment, tinged with disbelief.
Upon hearing this, the entire room was stunned.
"Descendants of the Ziwei Clan? What does that mean?"
A young cultivator asked, puzzled.
"This involves an event from a long time ago..."
A knowledgeable and learned elder explained it simply and concisely.
"Long ago, there was a power called the Ziwei Imperial Dynasty that ruled the Zhongtian World for several eras. Later, the emperor of this dynasty grew old and his lifespan was coming to an end. So he plundered a large number of cultivators and resources from the Zhongtian World in an attempt to prolong his own life, which aroused the anger of countless cultivators."
"At the opportune moment, the Eastern Pole World drifted over and merged with the Central Heaven World. Our Emperor was born in the Eastern Pole World. He rose rapidly, unified the Eastern Pole World, and then joined forces with insightful individuals in the Central Heaven World to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the Ziwei Imperial Dynasty!"
"After the ancient Ziwei Divine Dynasty perished, the current Ziwei Sacred Land was built on its former site. Although the two share the same name, they are not closely related."
"I see."
The young cultivators quickly understood.
These words naturally reached Xiao Minghuang's ears as well.
"Snort!"
She gave a cold snort, but nothing more.
These fabricated histories were all created by human hands.
In real history, the Eastern Pole Emperor received countless favors from the Divine Dynasty, but at the moment when the Divine Dynasty needed him most, he suddenly rebelled and even joined forces with traitors within the Divine Dynasty to send the Ziwei Divine Dynasty to its grave!
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Eastern Pole Emperor is a heartless, ungrateful, disloyal, and untrustworthy villain!
However, even if she were to offer an explanation now, it would be pointless.
After integrating the five realms, she will naturally set about restoring the divine dynasty's reputation and revealing the true face of history!
The crowd continued to discuss it.
"I never imagined that Princess Xiao was actually a descendant of the Ziwei clan. But wasn't the Ziwei Divine Dynasty destroyed long ago? The Ziwei clan wasn't completely wiped out? The Emperor is truly too merciful..."
At this point, he suddenly realized he had spoken out of turn and shut his mouth.
After all, by saying that, he was essentially implying that Princess Xiao was a descendant of criminals, and that her ancestors should have been wiped out long ago!
In the sky.
Upon hearing the purple-robed man mention the words "descendants of the Ziwei clan," Xiao Minghuang knew that the mysterious purple-robed man who had suddenly appeared before her must be related to the calamity that led to the destruction of the Ziwei clan.
"Who exactly are you? And what is your connection to the destruction of the Ziwei Sect back then?"
Xiao Minghuang raised her eyes to look at the purple-robed man high in the sky and asked calmly.
Her voice was calm, as if the other person's appearance had not caused her any psychological disturbance.
"It seems that the decision made back then was not correct. It's also my fault for being too kind-hearted and leaving such a big oversight."
509. The whereabouts of the Ancestor Taiwei and the Origin of the Realm
The man in purple robes shook his head and sighed, seemingly blaming himself, or perhaps expressing regret.
Who exactly are you?
Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly and asked again.
"I?"
The man in purple robes chuckled lightly, "My name is Taiwei. Gengchen considers me his elder brother, Changqing is my disciple, Xuanming is my junior, Zhuyan was saved by me, and Yuanji regards me as a god. You may call me Ancestor Taiwei!"
As he spoke, his expression was serene, as if he were reminiscing about ancient times.
However, as he began to speak, the surrounding area fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Gengchen, Changqing, Xuanming, Zhuyan, and Yuanji—these are the five emperors of the Ziwei Divine Dynasty, who ruled the Central Heaven Great World for a total of sixty eras. Four of them are actually... successors of the Ancestor Taiwei!"
An ancient earth immortal looked up at the sky and spoke in a trembling voice.
This ancient immortal had lived for countless years and was naturally aware of the illustrious reputation of the Five Emperors.
"How... how is this possible...!"
Others muttered to themselves, unable to believe what they were hearing.
Gengchen, Changqing, Xuanming, Zhuyan, and Yuanji are all five great emperors who dominated their respective eras and ruled over several epochs, ruling over everything within their realms!
But judging from the words of this Ancestor Taiwei, he seemed to disagree.
Gazing at the figure of the Ancestor Taiwei, Xiao Minghuang's beauty concealed a subtle hint of apprehension.
In fact, since the other party appeared, although he displayed great power, Xiao Minghuang could not see through his true nature. However, she felt a pressure that far exceeded that of the Immortal Demon Emperor.
"... Ancestor Taiwei has probably already become an immortal, but I wonder why he has remained in the Five Realms. What is his purpose?"
Xiao Minghuang thought to herself.
At this moment, the Ancestor Taiwei looked at Xiao Minghuang, seemingly noticing something. He frowned and said, "The origin of the Eastern Pole of the Central Heaven seems to be about to break free from the shackles of the world?"
When he said this, the Ancestor Taiwei did not hide it from Xiao Minghuang, so she heard it clearly.
"What do you mean? Isn't the origin of the Eastern Pole of the Central Heaven located within the Eastern Pole Emperor?"
Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.
The Ancestor Taiwei did not speak, but two shimmering lights emanated from his deep eyes, instantly piercing through the endless void and reaching the edge of the world.
A scene unfolded in his field of vision.
It was the old Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master who handed a jade box to the two mysterious people.
"Broken!"
Ancestor Taiwei knew something was wrong. He immediately abandoned everything, his figure flashed, shattered the void, and headed straight for the edge of the world!
What's going on?
Xiao Minghuang's expression shifted slightly. Unaware that the Ancestor Taiwei had fled, she quickly followed after him!
Princess Xiao and Ancestor Taiwei left one after the other, leaving behind countless onlookers.
No one knows why these two powerful figures suddenly left.
"What's going on? Weren't they about to start fighting? Why did they all run away?"
"... Perhaps, out of concern for the beings of the Eastern Pole of the Central Heaven, they went to fight their final battle in the universe."
"Heh, do you believe that? When you fight with other cultivators, do you ever consider whether there are any mortals nearby?"
"Wait a minute! I think I just heard Ancestor Taiwei say something about 'the origin of the Eastern Pole of the Central Heaven'... 'breaking free from the shackles of the world' and so on. Do you think it's possible that the Emperor has already..."
"Ah! Fellow Daoist, you've hit the nail on the head! I knew it! If the Emperor weren't already gone, how could Princess Xiao and this Ancestor Taiwei's been lying low for so many years have both gathered at the Holy Academy? It's probably all for the sake of vying for the Boundary Source that the Emperor severed!"
"To be fair, that's true! If the Emperor were still alive, how could he remain indifferent when Princess Xiao and Ancestor Taiwei were bullying him right at his doorstep? He would probably have already taken action to suppress them!"
"Alas! I never expected the Emperor to disappear so mysteriously. I wonder if he severed his own dimensional source and went far away, or if he simply exhausted his lifespan and returned to heaven..."
"Forever in our memories..."
"Hey! Fellow Daoist from the Ziwei Sacred Land, please wait! Would you be so kind as to grace my humble abode with your presence? I have a generous gift to offer!"
"Hello! Fellow Daoist Li? I remember you were born in the Southern Border Great Emperor Xia, right? Do you have some time lately? It's been many years since we brothers last met, hasn't it?"
In no time, speculation about the Emperor's retirement spread like wildfire, becoming a tacit consensus among many cultivators.
After a brief period of remembrance, many people took action, trying to place their hopes for the future on Princess Xiao or the Ancestor Taiwei.
However.
In the remote wilderness that they pay no attention to, a great war that will truly determine the fate of the Five Directions One Realm is about to erupt!