The last Ancient Emperor of the Primordial Era, the Fighting Saint Emperor, was like this. He failed his first attempt to attain enlightenment and fell into the abyss. Everyone in the world at that time believed that he could never achieve enlightenment.
However, the old monkey rose from adversity, used the Flat Peach Immortal Medicine to heal his Dao injuries, underwent the second Emperor Tribulation, destroyed all paths to achieve the Emperor Dao Fruit status, and created an eternal myth.
With such examples existing, the Divine Court's account is clearly insufficient.
The two Great Saint Sages hesitated, unsure of which to choose.
The one in West Kunlun, with his divine might, shone brightly over the heavens, stepping on the remains of the Carefree Heavenly Venerate Venerable. He was undoubtedly Supreme, similar to Great Accomplishment Sacred Body or Great Accomplished Tyrant Body, invincible except for the Great Emperor of this era.
Although Youruo's words sound nice, no one knows what the Emperor Lord's actual situation is.
That's what they thought, but the two Great Saint of Gou Chen, outwardly calm and collected, began to use official, formal language.
"We are naturally aware of the Emperor Lord might, but this matter is of paramount importance."
"The princess has come from afar, and we have prepared a feast for her..."
The other saints also joined in, offering various compliments and praising Youruo.
After their conversation, Youruo left with a smile, a serene smile on her lips, her demeanor extremely elegant.
When she returned to the detached palace, her beautiful eyes flashed with murderous intent. She slammed her hand down on the jade table, shattering it, and her pretty face was covered in frost.
"Damn it, those two old bastards don't take me seriously at all!"
Youruo bit her lip lightly, her chest heaving violently, as she sat high on the black and gold throne, her gaze icy cold.
An elderly man traveling with them remained calm and whispered, "Why should the princess be angry? They haven't openly refused us!"
"Those two old scoundrels are quite cunning; aren't they just afraid of Gai Jiuyou's power? Our lord is about to attain enlightenment, the wise ruler is here, and the princess has condescended to go in person, yet they show not a shred of sincerity!"
A female Saint spoke; she was beautiful, but her lips were thin, giving her a slightly sinister look.
She wore a robe made of Great Luo Silver Essence, and her aura was so powerful that it shone brighter than the Taiyang. Yet, this powerful being was merely a servant, which showed just how strong the Divine Court was.
"It seems these people won't make a choice unless my father intervenes!" Youruo said through gritted teeth, seething with resentment.
Not only in Gou Chen, but also in other ancient star regions, the envoys of the Divine Court mostly encountered setbacks. Many star region lords had ambiguous attitudes, neither offending nor getting close to them.
They did not travel to the Kunlun Star Domain to pay homage, nor did they submit to the Divine Court, maintaining their independence...
In the central imperial palace of the Divine Court's territory, a handsome young man, his face filled with resentment, angrily declared, "Father, the Lord of the Lande Star Domain has gone too far, showing utter contempt for the majesty of our Divine Court! He deserves to die!"
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Note:
They are all characters from the original work.
Emperor Lord concubine: Youruo.
The Emperor Lord's youngest son: Xuan Yu.
Not original
Chapter 576 The Emperor Lord's Life Was Never Inferior to Anyone
Xuan Yu had every reason to be angry.
He, a prince of the emperor, personally visited the Lande Star Domain, but the domain lord used the excuse of seclusion to refuse to see anyone and treated him with extreme indifference.
The other two Great Saint, one went to West Kunlun to pay homage to the Supreme, while the other's attitude was subtle. On the surface, he spoke highly of the Divine Court, but behind the scenes, he befriended Wang Teng and held the Beichen Young Emperor in high regard.
His disciples were even more outspoken, praising Gai Jiuyou highly and looking down on the Lord of the Divine Court.
As the young master of the Divine Court, how could Xuan Yu tolerate such humiliation?
More importantly, this involves the position of the crown prince!
Unlike the mortal realm, in all the heavens and myriad realms, all the major powers tend to appoint virtuous men, Xuan Yu, as the youngest son of the Emperor Lord, has a considerable probability of inheriting the Divine Court's foundation.
This time, he went to the Lande Ancient Star Domain with great ambition and even adopted a humble and respectful attitude, but he was so despised by those people!
" The Three Saints of Lande deserve to die!" In the magnificent Heavenly Palace, Xuan Yu's eyes blazed with intensity as he held the Nine Heavens Divine Jade Tablet and kowtowed to the Emperor.
Immediately, the six sages in the hall rose and said in unison, "Your Majesty, this matter truly deserves punishment to uphold the majesty of the Divine Court!"
A crimson glow surged, a curtain adorned with red and gold swayed, and wisps of Chaos mist floated up and down. A majestic figure sat on the highest throne, shrouded in drifting mist, exuding an aura of supreme dominance over all under heaven.
Upon hearing the words of his youngest son and several ministers, an intense chill surged in the depths of the Emperor Lord's eyes.
"Didn't the events in the Hongye Star Domain subdue them?" he asked coldly, with a strong and confident air.
When the Thirty-Three Heavens Emperor Tower was dispatched, it was originally intended to go to the Big Dipper to demonstrate its power, but a change occurred in the Divine Court.
In the Hongye Ancient Star Domain, a rebellion broke out by Half-Step Quasi-Emperor, who also colluded with powerful clans from other regions. The flames of war spread to several starfields, even involving Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon. The Eternal Blue Gold Tower had no choice but to go and quell the rebellion.
After quelling the rebellion of the Divine Court, the Emperor Lord reached a critical juncture in his cultivation and began to focus on comprehending the Great Dao, thus ignoring the Big Dipper.
Now that he has achieved great success in his cultivation, he has touched upon a glimpse of the true meaning of the Imperial Way at the critical juncture of entering the Forbidden Domain. His confidence has greatly increased, and he is determined to unify all the heavens and prove the Dao of the universe.
" Youruo Highness You Ruo and the princes are also making little progress. Those ancient star regions are wavering, all believing that the half-crippled person can attain enlightenment!" The Grand Steward of the Divine Court stepped forward, surveyed the surroundings, and said in a gloomy tone.
The group exchanged glances. The Grand Steward of the Inner Court had hit the nail on the head: the root of everything was West Kunlun.
Gai Jiuyou fought to the death against Carefree Heavenly Venerate, achieving a record so glorious that it was terrifying, and ordinary people could not even muster the desire to compete with him.
That was an invincible Heavenly Venerable from the Mythological Era, who created the Movement Character Secret," reaching the pinnacle of the realm of time and space, an existence that illuminates the past, present, and future.
Gai Jiuyou's defiant attack on the Ancient Heavenly Venerable despite the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Mark sealing off the area is truly astonishing. No wonder many ancient star regions revere him and believe he is capable of becoming Great Emperor.
"Overestimating yourself!"
Xuan Yu spoke with a gloomy face, saying indignantly, " Gai Jiuyou failed to transcend the Emperor Tribulation, and he has lost the qualification to prove the Heavenly Heart. How can he compete with Father Emperor?"
"Besides, he only gained an advantage. Lingbao Heavenly Venerable was seriously Carefree, and how much power does that Supreme have left? If my father were here, he could also suppress the forbidden zone!"
The ministers in the hall nodded, agreeing with what Prince Xuan Yu said. This was also the opinion of many, who believed that Gai Jiuyou's battle record was flawed and did not qualify him as the supreme ruler of the Nine Heavens.
The Heavenly Heart Imprint still remains, and heroes vie for supremacy. The one who laughs last may not necessarily be him. The Emperor Lord is now only one step away from proving the Dao and has a great chance of creating the Supreme Divine Dynasty. He may not be weaker than that half-crippled person!
"Your Majesty, the Three Saints of Lande are nothing; the real enemy lies in the West!"
"That one from Kunlun is the true match for the Divine Court!"
The court was filled with officials, and discussions were rife. They were all direct descendants of the Divine Court and harbored deep hostility towards West Kunlun, launching various verbal and written attacks.
"Now that Gai Jiuyou has destroyed the Reincarnation Sea, his reputation is unparalleled. We cannot act rashly."
A Great Saint stepped forward and solemnly declared, "Your Majesty, I request that you undertake the affairs of the Void Emperor. He who obtains the Big Dipper will gain imperial power; that is the true source of everything!"
"The Grand Minister of Justice is right. The Gai Jiuyou merely rose to power by riding the wind, relying on the remaining prestige of the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable to gain fame throughout the world. Our Divine Court is no less powerful than them!"
"The creatures of the Burial Emperor Star are inherently unruly. This time, the princes failed to appease them. The Great Saint of the Lande and other star regions must have received ancient scriptures and divine materials from the West Kunlun and the Big Dipper, and are deliberately opposing the Divine Court!"
"Your Majesty, I request to personally ascend the Big Dipper to demonstrate the majesty of our dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, in this great era, severe punishments must be used to suppress all those who resist!"
With a whoosh, more than a dozen ministers stepped forward, shouting "Long live the Emperor!" Their imposing presence shook the heavens.
Their attitude was firm, and they were not afraid of Gai Jiuyou. As fellow Almost-Enlightened One, the Emperor Lord was also Supreme, and his chances of proving the Dao were even greater than the former.
As long as the Lord attains enlightenment, the next ten thousand years will be theirs!
That's not quite accurate. There's Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree in the Undying Mountain that has attained enlightenment. That immortal tree will eventually be collected by the Divine Court!
In other words, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Emperor Lord will ascend to the throne and reign supreme for over 20,000 years.
For the sake of future generations, everyone in the hall was extremely eager, wishing they could start a great battle and annihilate all those who dared to resist!
Upon hearing the loyal advice of "Zhongzheng," the Emperor Lord's eyes flickered with uncertainty. He was deeply wary of Gai Jiuyou and did not wish to confront him.
If the target shifts to the restricted area...
A few ancient figures barely clinging to life, Gai Jiuyou could suppress the Carefree Heavenly Venerate, so how could he be weaker than the others?
He cuts himself off; those people are no god or emperor. The future belongs to him, and everyone must submit!
Even the Ancient Supreme were no exception!
Suddenly, a beautiful fox spirit appeared, prostrating herself on the gold bricks, and said in a sweet voice, "Your Majesty, the Thirteenth Prince requests an audience!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yu below the steps frowned, a flash of sinister light crossed his eyes, and a smile spread across his face.
His thirteenth brother practiced a secret soul technique several years ago, and then fell into a coma, from which he has remained ever since.
Many people tried to diagnose the illness, and even the Emperor Lord himself attempted to bring back the soul, but all attempts failed.
Unexpectedly, the living dead actually woke up.
The Emperor Lord nodded slightly, a rare look of kindness appearing on his face, and said, "The thirteenth prince is awake? Quickly, let him in!"
Soon, a pale-faced man with unsteady steps entered the main hall.
Upon seeing the majestic figure on the throne, two streams of tears fell from his eyes. "Father, I almost didn't get to see you again!"
"That Black Dog from West Kunlun stole my soul, used torture, and plundered my scriptures..."
With tears streaming down his face and deep resentment in his heart, the thirteenth prince Yanming his tragic experiences over the years.
He had merely devoured a creature from a cultivation planet to cultivate a secret technique, yet that soul-reaping messenger actually wanted his life. Even offering the Dao Scripture as an excuse was insufficient; he was tortured to the point of near death by the Eighteen Layers of Hell.
In the end, he only managed to commit suicide due to the change in the master of the Dark Nether Realm and the instability of Hell, and escaped from the Demon Realm using the substitute treasure bestowed upon him by the Emperor Lord.
"Father, the wolves of West Kunlun harbor ambitions we cannot ignore! Your son swears to kill that Black Dog, and also Kun Xuzi's Dragon Horse!"
The thirteenth prince's voice was mournful. His journey through the Eighteen Layers of Hell was an unforgettable experience. Those beasts had actually recreated the Buddha Realm Underworld, and their cruel methods were chilling.
Upon hearing the story of this prince in distress, the entire court was shaken, and all the ministers could no longer remain seated.
Over the years, many saints have fainted and their fates have become unknown. Among them were many important figures. Unexpectedly, they had encountered a hidden attack from the West Kunlun.
The Emperor Lord was enraged. With each breath, a large number of extraterrestrial stars exploded, rain of Dao energy poured down, the celestial phenomena of this realm changed, the wind howled, and blood lightning struck down, a scene of world destruction descended.
Countless people trembled and knelt down to worship the central imperial palace. The master of that heavenly palace was almost a god in their eyes!
This is the Almost-Enlightened One is about to attain enlightenment; with A Will Eternal, heaven and earth can be moved. The Dao Fruit of the Emperor Lord is absolutely extremely strong!
"How dare you!"
"A dead dog dared to use a secret technique to kill a high-ranking official of my Divine Court!" The Grand Minister of Justice spoke angrily, his face ashen.
"That dog was raised by the Chaos Body and is on good terms with Ye Fan. They're definitely involved in this!"
"Your subject requests permission to go to the Human Race Ancient Road, retrieve the Sacred Body, and immediately sever its head, displaying it at the Imperial Pass of the Human Clan to appease the world!"