Inside a quiet room at Myriad Phenomena Garden.
Time seemed to lose its meaning here. Han Xuanji sat cross-legged on the Chaos Azure Lotus, his body radiating Daoist energy.
The profound True Intention of the " Mystic Heaven Great Dao " flowed through his heart, deduce the supreme divine Divine Ability that belonged only to him and could bring its power to its extreme.
Han Xuanji was not working in isolation; in fact, to this day, he has benefited greatly from the inheritance of the three Wuji beings: the Nirvana Dao Venerable, the Supreme Dao Venerable, and the Primordial Beginning Dao Venerable.
Whether it is the " Dao of Yuanshi of All Things " of the Primordial Beginning Dao Venerable, the " Dao of Absolute Nirvana " of the Nirvana Dao Venerable, the " Dao of Taiji Harmonization " of the Heavenly Venerable Taishang, or even the " Dao of Heavenly Devil Erosion " of the Devil Ancestor, they are all the ultimate manifestations of their Great Dao essence. Others cannot replicate their complete power, nor do they need to.
Now, several vague directions are gradually taking shape in his mind.
First, his Divine Ability do not focus on external destruction, but rather on triggering the profound meaning of "encompassing all things and returning to Chaos " in the " Mystic Heaven Great Dao," causing its internal disintegration and its very essence to collapse.
Han Xuanji's exceptional comprehension sparked a flurry of thoughts.
Ideally, it should be able to both kill enemies and protect oneself...
Han Xuanji fell into deep thought.
However, the question remains: in what form will these Divine Ability manifest?
He was not the master of the Sword Dao, and had no intention of creating another Sword Dao Divine Ability.
Of course, he will eventually push the Nine Tribulations Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation to the Wuji level.
Time flies, and life is fleeting.
Over a century has passed.
While Han Xuanji was still immersed in creating Divine Ability, a great battle broke out between the immortals and demons, shaking the heavens and causing the universe to weep blood.
The Devil Race Clan launched an attack on all races in the Immortal Domain. Now, four Immortal Domain with relatively weak foundations have fallen one after another under the Devil Race's continuous and increasingly fierce offensive.
Hundreds of millions of lives were lost, the Immortal Dao lineage was severed, and demonic energy spread like a plague across the shattered realms. The ferocity of the Devil Race race grew daily, and the morale of the Immortal Realm plummeted to rock bottom.
However, a force also began to rise: a group of ancient cultivators who claimed to be upholding the will of the High Antiquity Heavenly Court Heavenly Emperor and protecting the orthodoxy of all heavens.
They proclaimed that as long as all living beings are reborn and unite in their faith in the Heavenly Emperor, the Heavenly Emperor will return to save the world.
Amidst the rampage of Devil Race, the fragmentation of races, and their near collapse, they raised the banner of "Rebuilding the Heavenly Court and Welcoming the Heavenly Emperor Back," traveling among various factions and proclaiming a seemingly ethereal yet incredibly alluring hope:
The Heavenly Emperor did not truly perish!
As long as all the spirits of the heavens reunite with their pure faith in the High Antiquity Heavenly Court and the Heavenly Emperor, and gather supreme faith and willpower, they can awaken the true spirit of the Heavenly Emperor is sleeping deep in the River of Fate and help him return!
At that time, the Heavenly Emperor will wield the power of Heavenly Dao, command all immortals, sweep away demons, and usher in a new era of peace and prosperity!
Initially, this claim was considered nonsense by many monks.
However, as some cultivators who called themselves " Ancient Heavenly Court Generals" and " Heavenly Court Star Lords" demonstrated considerable strength and achieved success in assisting the resistance against the Devil Race on some local battlefields, the theory of " the Heavenly Emperor's return" began to attract more attention, especially among cultivators who fled from the fallen areas of the Immortal Domain and forces with low morale, it spread rapidly.
The Spirit Void Immortal Domain, the Divine Mechanism City.
Originally considered a discarded pawn, the Spirit Void Immortal Domain now enjoys a relatively stable battle situation and even appears to have a slight advantage, but a barrage of negative news continues to pour in from the outside world.
Although the Devil Race has temporarily halted its attack on the Spirit Void Immortal Domain, its strength remains formidable.
They don't even need the legendary Devil Ancestor to take action; the Great Heavenly Devil could easily wipe them out with just a flick of his finger. The only hope is to rebuild the ancient Heavenly Court and have Heavenly Court powerful figures assist them.
Inside the side hall, Lu Fan, Su Ming, Jiang Hao, and the others inevitably turned their conversation to the escalating trend of the "Return of the Heavenly Emperor."
"Hmph, the High Antiquity Heavenly Court? The Heavenly Emperor has returned?"
Jiang Hao was the first to scoff. He had just returned from a fierce battle and still carried the lingering Sha Qi of his opponent.
Why did they have to come back now, when the Devil Race are attacking right at our doorstep and the immortal Immortal Realm is in grave danger?
I think they're just some old fogies clinging to life, trying to seize the opportunity to reclaim their former power and influence!
Upon hearing this, Lin Potian offered a more objective assessment:
"I've heard that in some places, those powerful figures who claim to be from the Ancient Heavenly Court have indeed helped a lot and repelled the Devil Race' attacks."
If the Heavenly Emperor could really return, wouldn't this great war be over?
He was simple-minded and thought that ending the war would be a good thing.
Faith is one thing, but it doesn't affect their spiritual practice.
Li Taiqing shook his head slightly, not so optimistic:
"Junior Brother Potian, the power of faith is indeed mysterious. Gathering the thoughts of all living beings may lead to the path of divinity, or even awaken certain special beings."
But the Heavenly Emperor is beyond our comprehension; his level of existence is beyond our comprehension.
Whether they can truly return through the power of faith and will, and whether they will truly be as selfless as they claim, leading all immortals and repelling the Devil Race, remains to be seen.
Su Ming nodded, echoing Li Taiqing's words:
"Brother Li is absolutely right, and even if the Heavenly Emperor returns, it may not necessarily be a good thing for us."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Lu Fan almost imperceptibly.
The Human Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor: one is the emperor of the Human Race, and the other is the head of all immortals.
Once the Heavenly Emperor returns, the Human Emperor's authority will inevitably be affected.
Moreover, Su Ming had some guesses about his senior brother's plans and purposes, and he didn't know what his senior brother was planning.
As the Human Emperor, Lu Fan's expression was solemn, and he naturally knew some of the inside stories:
"As the direct successor of the Dao Ancestor, the Heavenly Emperor established the Heavenly Court, which was also designated as the legitimate successor of the Immortal Realm. However, did you know that the Heavenly Emperor may no longer wish to hold this position?"
This was news he learned from an ancient Hunyuan powerhouse of the Human Race, and he was initially extremely shocked.
After all, the Heavenly Emperor already holds the most powerful position in the entire Immortal Realm; would anyone really give it up?
These words shocked everyone present.
Even the usually composed Nangong Wenjian was somewhat dazed.
They are now all Daluo Golden Immortal, no longer the ignorant little cultivators they once were, and naturally know the weight of the title "Heavenly Emperor ".
Lin Potian's mouth dropped open, his mind seemingly unable to process what was happening.
"The position of Heavenly Emperor... how could I not want to sit there? Then... who will sit there?"
Lu Fan gave what he had heard from others:
"The position of the Heavenly Emperor was established by the Dao Ancestor, inheriting the will of the Immortal Ancestor. He serves as the shepherd of all heavens on behalf of the Heavenly Dao, wielding boundless power. However, his position also comes with boundless cause and effect, Wuliang karma, and endless constraints."
That Heavenly Emperor, having endured countless ages, may have already broken through the barriers within, grown weary of the eternal responsibilities and shackles that come with this supreme position, and sought transcendence, or perhaps a different path.
A thought struck Jiang Hao, and he couldn't help but ask:
"So... the Heavenly Emperor will choose a successor?"
Su Ming was the first to recover from his shock, his eyes flashing with thoughtful light, and he slowly said:
"If what Junior Brother Lu says is true, then many things can be explained."
"Perhaps the Heavenly Emperor will choose the most outstanding person from this demonic calamity to be the next Heavenly Emperor?"
Su Ming's words left everyone thoughtful.
"Have no idea."
Lu Fan shook his head and said frankly:
"No one can say for sure who will be the next Heavenly Emperor."
"Perhaps, Master knows?"
After saying that, Lu Fan was also a little uncertain. After all, the position of Heavenly Emperor involved many things, and even if Han Xuanji had Tongtian abilities, he probably couldn't control it.
"So, in other words, maybe we can become one too?"
Jiang Hao suddenly spoke.