Endless Battlefield, the highest realm.
The figures of the twenty-four Heavenly Lord looked down upon the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda.
Their gazes seemed to pierce through the mist Heaven-Reaching Pagoda, revealing a scene within another realm.
At this moment:
It was right above the Milky Way in the Heavenly River Realm, a scene of Chen Qingyu confronting eleven Half-Step Heavenly Lord.
The choice made by the Great Emperor Wanxing became the key focus that determined the course of this battle.
"Tsk tsk tsk..."
The Mystery Lord shook his head and clicked his tongue:
"This is a really difficult choice."
Upon hearing this, the many Heavenly Lord subtly turned their gazes toward the Supreme Star Venerable to one side.
Supreme Star Venerable Danyang Ju's expression was complex as he gazed at his two disciples within the mist, remaining silent.
"I bet Liu Zijian will join forces with Liang Jingtiao and the others."
The Lord of Unfettered Heaven, standing to the side, smiled and said:
"The hope of becoming Heavenly Lord is within reach; who would willingly give it up?"
Upon hearing this, the Radiant God King retorted:
That's not necessarily true.
"As far as I know, that old fellow Star Sovereign values character and morality when accepting disciples. Nobody wants to take in an ungrateful wretch, right?"
"I've met Liu Zijian before; he doesn't seem like the type to fight with his own family."
Upon hearing this, the Mystery Lord casually remarked:
"We'll just have to wait and see what his decision is..."
The Heavenly Lord nodded slightly, continuing to observe the complex scenes within the mist.
soon:
Chen Qingyu's words of comfort also reached the ears of many Heavenly Lord. (Meow Meow said...)
"Good!"
The Heavenly Lord Donglong smiled slightly and exclaimed in admiration:
"To be able to speak frankly and sincerely, and to stay true to oneself in the face of such an extraordinary opportunity, is truly commendable."
" Star Sovereign, you have a good disciple."
Upon hearing this, Danyang Ju's eyes showed a hint of relief, but he did not respond.
"No!"
The first Lord of Time, his expression suddenly shifted, and he spoke:
" The Star Sovereign has two excellent disciples..."
"Two?"
The many Heavenly Lord were taken aback.
Immediately afterwards:
They then witnessed Emperor Liu Zijian of the Great Emperor Wanxing resolutely abandoning the " Five-Colored Heaven Altar " to fulfill the wishes of his junior brother.
"This..."
Many of the Heavenly Lord looked on in astonishment.
"Amazing!"
The Heavenly Lord Donglong exclaimed in praise:
"To be able to take things on and let them go—that truly makes one a first-rate hero!"
"Good!"
The Mystery Lord also praised:
"This is an opportunity to become Heavenly Lord and transcend all ages, yet you're willing to give it up to your own family."
"Such a person, possessing both benevolence and righteousness, is truly rare in this world."
Upon witnessing this scene, Danyang Ju felt a mix of emotions and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
The Lord of Time's expression shifted slightly. He turned and glanced at Danyang Ju beside him, then smiled faintly:
"Your apprentice certainly has the same flair as you did back then."
"But this time, the outcome will likely be different from back then..."
Upon hearing this, Danyang Ju remained silent, his gaze becoming profound.
Before the eighteenth year:
He and another Half-Step Heavenly Lord were the most dazzling people of their time, and they were inseparable brothers who would die for each other.
At the last moment, he chose to back down, handing over the "gift" to his good brother.
But the ending was heartbreaking:
His good brother, after receiving the "gift," perhaps because of unresolved guilt and an unfulfilled state of mind, failed to reach the Realm of Heaven-Reaching.
On the contrary, although he gave up the "gift", he realized the opportunity before the end of the calendar and ascended to the heavens to become the Heavenly Lord.
Years later:
His good brother has long since disappeared into the annals of history, his name lost to time.
And yet, he remains the " Supreme Star Venerable," transcending all realms and awe-inspiring across Three Thousand Dao Domains —a Creation, indeed.
"This battle for the Gift is about to come to an end."
"We'll find out the final outcome soon..."
The Heavenly River Realm, above the Milky Way.
"..."
Faced with Chen Qingyu's overwhelming power and the issuance of his final ultimatum, the Great Emperor Dongxu and the Emperor Huan's expressions were extremely grim.
They were extremely unwilling, but there was nothing they could do.
Fight? There's no way we can win.
Chen Qingyu, who wields the three divine artifacts, is already far more powerful than them. If another conflict breaks out, he might be killed on the spot.
The only remaining option is to surrender...
"Um?"
Chen Qingyu raised an eyebrow and emphasized:
"What? Are you determined to fight to the bitter end until you see the coffin?"
"I..."
Upon hearing this, the Great Emperor Dongxu opened and closed his lips, but in the end, he could only lower his head and say in a hoarse voice:
"I am willing to surrender."
"Very good!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu smiled and looked at the Emperor Huan:
" Liang Jingtiao, you're the only one left!"
Liang Jingtiao gave a bitter smile and sighed:
"Now that things have come to this, do I have any other choice?"
" Chen Qingyu... Congratulations, you won."
As soon as he finished speaking:
Her expression was resolute, without the slightest lingering attachment. With a flick of her finger, the " Qianyuan Spirit-Illuminating Mirror " in her hand immediately flew towards Chen Qingyu.
The Great Emperor Dongxu remained silent, dispelling the divine imprint within the " All-Heaven Creation Gate " behind him and handing it over to Chen Qingyu.
"Good!"
Chen Qingyu laughed loudly, steadily catching the two divine artifacts, and immediately probed them with his divine sense to complete the refining process.
"Boom!"
The Five Great Divine Artifacts have finally come together!
This moment:
Amidst the complex gazes of numerous Half-Step Heavenly Lord:
The Five Great Divine Artifacts —the " Mountains and Rivers State Cauldron," the " Supreme Mystic Yellow Flag," the All-Heaven Creation Gate," the " Qianyuan Spirit-Illuminating Mirror," and the " Five-Colored Heaven Altar "—trembled all at once!
Five wisps of faint golden mist drifted out from the Five Great Divine Artifacts and quickly coalesced into one in the starry sky.
Immediately afterwards--
The golden mist dissipated completely, leaving only a golden fruit.
"Um?"
Chen Qingyu raised an eyebrow and reached out to grasp the golden fruit.
"The so-called 'gift' turned out to be a golden apple..."
He examined the golden fruit in his hand and sensed the indescribable, immense power within it.
If this fruit can propel Half-Step Heavenly Lord to the Realm of Heaven-Reaching, then he can do the same!
"Call!"
Chen Qingyu took a deep breath, his chest heaving with emotion:
"To be on par with the heavens, today!"
After saying this, he grasped the golden fruit and took a bite.
With that one bite, he didn't feel the presence of pulp or juice; all he felt was a vast, boundless, and pure power that transcended all things.
"Boom!"
It was as if a furnace containing boundless power had fallen into his Inner Heaven and Earth.
Driven by this immense power, the Dao of Myriad Calamities and the twenty-four Upper-Tier Law spontaneously began to transform.
This transformation is unreasonable and disregards all rules; even time cannot bind it, and it seems to traverse an incredibly long journey in an instant.
"This is..."
Chen Qingyu's expression changed, and an unprecedented shock surged in his heart.
"Is this power beyond the Heavenly Lord level...?"
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