What made Tang San tremble with fear the most was " Heavenly Emperor " Lin Hao himself.
When the cultivator surnamed Liu mentioned " Heavenly Emperor " and " Great Emperor," the deep-seated awe and reverence, a mixture of boundless respect and humble humility, was crystal clear.
The " Heavenly Emperor " is clearly above ordinary " Great Emperor " and is the ruler of all heavens, myriad realms, and the infinite universe.
The Lin Hao I saw earlier could turn a galaxy to ashes with a flick of his finger...
"There can only be one Great Emperor in Lifetime..." - Tang Dynasty
He repeated in a low voice, each word carrying immense Qian Jun, "And the Heavenly Emperor... what level does he occupy? Does he... also need to abide by the rule of 'one emperor Lifetime '?"
The thought sent a chill down his spine.
If Lin Hao has already transcended that "unique" limitation, then his very existence is already outside the rules, truly... Eternal and immortal?
Compared to such beings, how laughable and insignificant it is that I am still rejoicing and striving to obtain a single Soul Ring!
Yu Xiaogang, standing beside Tang San, was even paler than Tang San.
After a long silence, he took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and tried to make his voice sound calm, " Tang San, Hongjun, Little Ao, Rongrong, Xiao Wu..."
He looked around at the crowd, his gaze sweeping over the familiar faces.
"What the Heavenly Screen reveals is the rules of another world, a vast world that is completely unfamiliar to us and may be beyond our imagination."
Its existence and its power are beyond question.
"Our cultivation system, our world, may seem... naive, even insignificant, in comparison."
"But!"
Yu Xiaogang's voice suddenly rose, "This does not mean that all our past efforts were meaningless!"
"Our strength protected each other."
" The Heavenly Screen revealing these things may be an opportunity, or it may be a warning."
"But in any case, it showed us a wider world and also made us realize our... place."
" The Great Emperor is unique, suppressing the world. This is cruel, but it also tells us that the peak is there, and the path is there."
Our world doesn't have such absolute rules, perhaps...
This also means that our path may not be narrower than theirs!
"The important thing is that we now know there's always something beyond our understanding."
Should we succumb to inferiority and give up, or should we transform this realization into motivation, examine ourselves, and find our own path that may lead to greater heights?
Yu Xiaogang's words were like a clear spring, temporarily dispelling the heavy fog and oppression in everyone's hearts.
Yes, no matter how awe-inspiring the rules of another world may be, it is still "another world." They still have to walk their own path.
But in any case, a seed called "infinite possibilities" and "insignificance of oneself" has been deeply planted in the hearts of the Shrek Seven Devils and all the beings of the Douluo Continent who witnessed all of this.
They looked up at the figure in the Heavenly Screen, a figure that seemed to encompass all the heavens and the myriad worlds, Eternal and immortal. In addition to the initial shock and longing, their eyes were filled with a deep awe, and... a faint flame that, despite the vast difference in power, still refused to be completely extinguished.
The road ahead is unknown, perhaps filled with despairing contrasts, but now that we know the sky is high, how can we be content to be trapped at the bottom of a well forever?
However, the absolute rule of "one emperor Lifetime " and the overwhelming figure of the " Heavenly Emperor " were like an indelible mark, deeply engraved in the depths of their souls.
Deep within the imperial palace of the Star Luo Empire.
The deathly silence lasted even longer.
Star Luo Emperor sat upright on the cold throne, the gilded armrests beneath his hands slightly deformed by unconscious force.
The sternness on his face was replaced by a profound bewilderment and lingering fear.
" In Lifetime... there can only be one Great Emperor..."
He repeated it in a low voice, each word as heavy as Qian Jun, crashing into the empty hall and striking his heart.
"If he does not die, all paths will perish, and all living beings will bow down..."
Dai Weisi was already deathly pale; his previous pride, scheming, and obsession with power now seemed utterly ridiculous.
Their lifelong goals—the throne, power, and family glory—were as fragile as a wisp of smoke in the sunlight before the title of " Great Emperor."
What chilled them to the bone even more were Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun...
Looking back now, their previous contempt and hostility were nothing short of flirting with the edge of an abyss, and they were completely unaware of it.
"Father," Dai Weisi's voice was hoarse, "What... what should we do?"
For the first time, he began to fundamentally doubt his own path.
The Star Luo Emperor exhaled a long, chilling breath. His eyes regained their sharp light, but it was no longer the aggressive glint of the past; instead, it held a cautious, calculating quality.
"All attempts to probe and suppress the Zhu Family, and any possible connections to that person, must cease."
"From today onwards, the matter of Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun is a top secret of the Star Luo Imperial Family. No one is allowed to mention it again, nor to investigate or contact them in any form!"
He looked in the direction of the Zhu Family, his tone complex. "Convey my imperial decree... no, I will personally go to the Zhu Family. Not to interrogate them, but... to discuss matters."
He had to ensure that the Zhu Family, especially Zhu Zhuqing's branch, would not harbor resentment towards the royal family because of past conflicts.
The name " Lin Hao " has become an unspeakable taboo, an invisible "sky" hanging over the heads of all forces on the Douluo Continent.
The Spirit Hall, the Pope's Palace.
The madness and greed in Bibi Dong's eyes gradually settled and transformed into a deeper and more terrifying obsession.
The Rakshasa God's divine power rippled slightly around her, revealing the extreme turmoil within her heart.
"One supreme being in this Lifetime... suppressing all paths..."
She savored those words, her dark purple eyes gleaming. "How domineering, how... desirable!"
She pursued power relentlessly, resorting to any means necessary, even accepting the legacy of an evil god and enduring inhuman torture, all in order to reach the pinnacle, control her own destiny, and take revenge on the world.
The Godhood of the Rakshasa God is filled with mystery, filth, and uncertainty.
The path to becoming a " Great Emperor " may inevitably be filled with mountains of corpses and seas of blood, but it is a magnificent and righteous path, the ultimate sublimation of life, and the true supreme position that overlooks all ages.
"If... if I could receive this inheritance..." Once this thought takes root, it can never be eradicated.
Bibi Dong felt that the divine power belonging to the Rakshasa God within her body seemed to be restless and uneasy, faintly conveying rejection and warning. But she didn't care.
" Gui Mei, Yue Guan."
"Your subordinate is here."
The two Douluo bowed immediately, their attitude more respectful than ever before, for they saw a resolute determination in the Pope's eyes.
"Use all the hidden forces of the Spirit Hall, including its deepest spies," Bibi Dong's voice was cold and clear, "To investigate with all our might why this ' Heavenly Screen ' appeared and what its connection is to the Douluo Continent."
"More importantly... the possibility of accessing that world, or obtaining that cultivation system!"
She paused, then added, "The movements must be discreet; absolutely do not attract the attention of anyone who might be connected to that ' Heavenly Emperor '."
"Even a one in ten thousand chance of danger is unacceptable."
"Yes!" Gui Mei and Yue Guan answered the command with a stern expression.