Immortal ascension and immortality were the foremost needs of Supreme Beings. The number of emperors within the Forbidden Zones kept growing, yet longevity substance was scarce in the universe. This gave rise to the dark forest law in the Great Universe, where each old schemer was better at hiding than the last.
The Restricted Area Supremes coveted the flesh and blood of the reigning Great Emperor, hoping to extend their own imperial lives by half a lifetime. In the shadows, the Immortal Emperor plotted against Quasi-Heavenly Emperors such as the Fighting Saint Emperor, Solar Sacred Emperor, and Taiyin Human Emperor to forge his own Immortal Path. Deeper still, Emperor Zun sought to refine both worlds, absorb every red dust immortal dao fruit, and establish his own Immortal King throne.
Each level had different goals. Once someone reached the heavenly emperor domain, bathing in the imperial blood of other emperors had negligible effects. Only by hunting those of comparable standing and harvesting their heart's blood and Heavenly Emperor Imprints could one advance toward feathered ascension.
"According to this junior, quite a few emperors of the Heavenly Court can rival the Immortal Emperor. But judging by the actual circumstances, the only Heavenly Emperors able to act are Wu Shi, the Azure Emperor, and the Empress... perhaps even fewer."
"The Immortal Emperor, that Heavenly Emperor across the Immortal Ascension Road, and myself-that makes three as well. A delicate balance."
The God Emperor narrowed his eyes, analyzing the situation and discerning truths spanning the ages. He sensed that this was not merely a choice concerning the Immortal Ascension Road, but an opportunity for his own breakthrough.
He might hunt the Immortal Emperor and advance another step along the red-dust immortal path. Or the Heavenly Emperor Imprint and god emperor imprint might instead fulfill the