247 – The Emergence of Emperor Tianyu!

Emperor Tianyu made a decision to prepare for relocation to the forbidden land of Great Origin. As for the Realm of Life and Death, that place was too dangerous; going there meant certain death and was not a viable option.

Seeing that Emperor Tianyu had made his decision, the other quasi-emperor elders of Taiyi Emperor Palace naturally had nothing more to say. You breathed a sigh of relief. With Emperor Tianyu taking charge, it was certainly better than you going alone…

However, you thought about the forbidden land of Great Origin and once again asked Emperor Tianyu, hoping he could provide an answer. You had asked him in previous simulations, but Emperor Tianyu had not answered because your cultivation level was too low. Now that you had become Supreme and reached this point, Emperor Tianyu would definitely not hide it anymore.

To your inquiry, Emperor Tianyu pondered for a moment before answering, and the content shocked you.

It turned out that the forbidden land of Great Origin was indeed related to immortals. Its existence could possibly be older than both the Eternal Life Gu family and the Immortal Palace, tracing back several epochs. The forbidden land did not originally appear on the Great Origin Ancient Star; rather, the Great Origin Ancient Star formed there, giving it its name.

In fact, no one knows its real name. According to his research on ancient ruins, in the distant past, the Upper Realm could naturally give birth to immortal-level beings, and the passage to the Immortal Domain was connected. Just as Void God Realm beings could ascend to the Upper Realm, if someone in the Upper Realm became immortal, they could also ascend to the Immortal Realm. Perhaps not even needing to become immortal, just reaching the Supreme level could allow one to use the passage to go to the Immortal Domain.

However, for unknown reasons, the passage to the Immortal Domain closed, and the environment of the Upper Realm prevented cultivators from becoming immortal. Immortality gradually became a legend, making many cultivators doubt its existence.

One place that confirmed the existence of immortals was the forbidden land of Great Origin. Sealed within it was an immortal. Their body was severed, internal organs excavated, and sealed in different places. The purpose of the forbidden land was to seal this immortal. Perhaps, in the distant past, this immortal committed an unforgivable act, enraging a stronger entity, who then dismembered and sealed this immortal.

However, perhaps due to the immortal’s tenacious life force, even after being dismembered and gutted, they did not die over the years, nor did they weaken. Even a single organ contained terrifying power that made emperors tremble.

Previously, some emperors had ventured into the forbidden land to break the seal and seize the immortal’s organs for refining into an elixir for immortality, but all failed, with none returning alive.

Hence, if one ventures into the forbidden land, there might be hope for the continuity of Taiyi Emperor Palace. However, the risks were enormous. As long as they refrained from attacking the seal or angering the sealed immortal, there was a chance of survival.

Listening to Emperor Tianyu’s explanation, you were deeply shocked. You never imagined that the forbidden land of Great Origin indeed housed an immortal from an era when the Upper Realm still produced immortals.

Then, you recalled a simulation where you, still a minor saint, ventured into the forbidden land for a piece of stone, wanting to break the seal and touch that heart. You felt a tinge of irony, realizing how reckless you had been. If people knew a minor saint had attempted such a dangerous feat in a place where emperors had perished, they’d die laughing.

After explaining, Emperor Tianyu instructed the elders of Taiyi Emperor Palace to prepare.

As for you, you sought Emperor Tianyu’s help to persuade the Immortal Palace Alliance to attack the Ten Great Forbidden Lands and thwart the Nine-Star Pavilion Master’s plot.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyu agreed. After all, successfully disrupting the Nine-Star Pavilion Master’s plan was better than fleeing into a forbidden land.

Thus, Emperor Tianyu began negotiating with the experts of the Immortal Palace Alliance. In the end, they decided to trust Emperor Tianyu and launched an attack on the forbidden area Ghost Demon Sea in the Three Profound Small Universe, aiming to kill the Water Star.

The Nine Star Pavilion was not unaware of the Immortal Palace Alliance’s movements. As the alliance’s experts attacked, the Nine-Star Pavilion activated a formation, linking the ten forbidden areas into one.

Ultimately, the Immortal Palace Alliance’s strike failed.

“Logically, in a meeting involving only emperors, no secrets should leak out. There must be a traitor in the Immortal Palace Alliance. I suspect Emperor Fengxin is the traitor.”

Wang Ping raised an eyebrow as he read through the simulated text.

Next simulation, I will try to kill Emperor Fengxin first to see if it changes the storyline.

“Since we failed to stop them, entering the forbidden land of Great Origin is inevitable.”

Wang Ping shook his head, somewhat helplessly gazing at the screen.

Due to the Immortal Palace Alliance’s failure to thwart the Nine Star Pavilion, Taiyi Emperor Palace relocated to the forbidden land of Great Origin.

When Taiyi Emperor Palace arrived, the entire Upper Realm began to be refined, almost no different from the last simulation. The difference was that you hid in the forbidden land and were not refined.

Indeed, the forbidden land of Great Origin was special, meant to seal an immortal. The Nine-Star Pavilion Master could not refine it and avoided it.

Ultimately, you and the elders of Taiyi Emperor Palace survived in the periphery of the forbidden land.

However, despite surviving, you and the elders were not happy. Emperor Tianyu had perished, and the Upper Realm was gone. With everything refined, cultivation paths seemed impossible. Although Taiyi Emperor Palace still had some secret places and treasures for cultivation, it was a temporary solution with resources eventually running out.

As you all felt heavy-hearted, a loud laughter reverberated. The terrifying light of chaos illuminated the boundless dark void, and the dreadful celestial might rippled in all directions…

Evidently, this signified that the Nine-Star Pavilion Master had successfully refined the Upper Realm, causing his Chaos Body to undergo a transformation. At the same time, he had also achieved ascension to immortality…

You felt the dissipating aura, and your heart grew heavy, making it hard to breathe…

However, this aura quickly vanished. It was clear that the Nine-Star Pavilion Master had just broken through and intended to seclude himself for consolidation. Perhaps, once he has fully stabilized his cultivation, he will forcefully break through the passage to the Immortal Domain to head there…

Of course, he might also strike at places like the forbidden land of Great Origin before heading to the Immortal Domain. After all, in the past, such a prominent figure like the Nine-Star Pavilion Master would not risk it. However, now that he has become immortal and possesses a perfect Chaos Body, he naturally no longer fears the immortals within the forbidden land of Great Origin…

Consequently, you feel that although you have evaded the first wave of calamity, you are still not safe. You not only have to deal with potential dangers from the forbidden land of Great Origin, but you might also face the thunderous blow of the Nine-Star Pavilion Master…

After contemplating, you suppressed all negative emotions and inquired with the quasi-emperor ancestor of Taiyi Emperor Palace whether there was a method to swiftly increase your strength…

The quasi-emperor ancestor remained silent for a moment before answering. In the highest level of the Taiyi Emperor Tower, there is a Small Universe named the Path of Supreme Challenge, left by Emperor Taiyi. It is rumored that within it lies numerous mysterious elements, and entering it means fighting against many Supremes from ancient times, including those who have successfully achieved Dao…

Of course, when facing those powerful figures of Dao, you would battle on equal footing, ensuring fairness…

If someone can pass through the Path of Supreme Challenge, they will gain numerous benefits, with their cultivation directly soaring to the peak of the Heaven Supreme Realm. However, if they fail, they will perish completely within…

Due to the extreme danger of the Path of Supreme Challenge within the Taiyi Emperor Tower, it is rarely opened by the Taiyi Emperor Palace. From ancient times to the present, almost all who entered perished, with very few emerging alive…

In the past, even Emperor Tianyu, while at the Supreme Realm, wanted to enter the Path of Supreme Challenge but was stopped and forbidden by the predecessors of Taiyi Emperor Palace…

Listening to the quasi-emperor ancestors, you were shocked to learn that such a secret existed within the Taiyi Emperor Tower, allowing one to battle against numerous Supremes from history…

Being able to battle against many extraordinary Supremes from the past, even without rewards, Wang Ping considered it a great opportunity. After all, clashing with the laws of so many illustrious figures would greatly benefit him and expand his own path…

Without hesitation, you decided to challenge the Path of Supreme Challenge to enhance your strength…

The quasi-emperor ancestors, recognizing your determination, sighed but did not stop you. At this point, there was no need to prevent you. Given the perils ahead, they saw it better for you to challenge the Path of Supreme Challenge, hoping you could create a miracle and increase your cultivation…

If you successfully passed the Path of Supreme Challenge and earned the rewards, perhaps Taiyi Emperor Palace would gain another quasi-emperor combat force…

With the Taiyi Emperor Tower opening, you promptly reached the highest level to begin your challenge…

Indeed, the Path of Supreme Challenge was terrifying. The manifested Supremes were increasingly formidable, providing only brief breaks between fights. Even if you remained stationary, new and stronger Supremes would appear…

It was not only a test of equal combat strength but also a trial of endurance and willpower…

Nevertheless, you were strong. Your combat prowess stood unparalleled among peers. Even a Chaos Body, without reaching minor completion, would not be your match. Fully unleashing all talents, you could even dare to face a minor completion Chaos Body head-on…

As you delved deeper into the Path of Supreme Challenge, emperor-level figures appeared, but you remained unafraid, confronting them head-on. No matter if it was an emperor, as long as the Supreme cultivation level was the same, Wang Ping did not fear them, his heart filled with invincibility, capable of blasting them away with a punch…

Towards the end, shadows of Emperor Tianyu, Nether Emperor, Dark Time Emperor, and other familiar and more powerful figures appeared. Yet, you remained fearless, overpowering them…

Ultimately, you defeated countless powerful Supremes throughout history and traversed the Path of Supreme Challenge. Although you suffered severe injuries, nearly exhausting yourself to death, you endured, refining all aspects of yourself…

Upon reaching the end of the Path of Supreme Challenge, a figure manifested, astonishing you…

The figure was none other than Emperor Taiyi, the founder of Taiyi Emperor Palace. Upon seeing him, you respectfully saluted…

The apparition of Emperor Taiyi, seeing you, felt gratified, praising that after so many years, someone had finally passed the Path of Supreme Challenge to meet him…

You were surprised by this revelation. Then, you curiously asked Emperor Taiyi’s apparition why he had made the Path of Supreme Challenge so difficult, where failing meant certain death, as it seemed not beneficial for Taiyi Emperor Palace…

Regarding your question, Emperor Taiyi’s apparition answered profoundly, indicating that some things could not be borne by ordinary geniuses. Hence, the high-difficulty test was necessary to select truly capable and talented inheritors…

【Although doing this will inevitably lead to the unjust deaths of many prodigies in Taiyi Emperor Palace, over time, those who dare to challenge the Supreme Heavenly Path will be increasingly exceptional.】

【You shook your head, indicating that the difficulty was too high. Such a difficulty, even for someone who could become an emperor, would be impossible to pass.】

【The shadow of the Taiyi Emperor smiled faintly and explained that he adjusted the difficulty to the highest level because he saw you were strong enough and wanted to observe your full battle prowess.】

【Hearing this, you were speechless, but also understood why the Supreme Heavenly Path was so perverse.】

【At this moment, the Taiyi Emperor stated that although he did increase the difficulty, even at normal difficulty, those back then who had the potential to become emperors couldn’t pass it either. After saying this, the Taiyi Emperor praised you highly, stating that you were the most extraordinary person he had ever seen.】

【You were quite surprised by the Taiyi Emperor’s words, and his evaluation was quite pleasing to you. Then you remembered the matter of the reward and began to inquire.】

【In response, the shadow of the Taiyi Emperor nodded, and directly gave the reward to you. Instantly, a large number of light clusters appeared and merged into your body.】

【Then, you entered a wonderful state of enlightenment, gradually comprehending 30% of the true essence of Spacetime Heavenly Dao. At the same time, your cultivation level began to soar, directly rising from the peak of the Yuan Zun realm to the peak of the Heaven Supreme Realm, jumping eight minor realms.】

【This terrifying improvement left you extremely astonished when you came back to your senses. After all, ascending so many cultivation levels consecutively was something even the seven-colored talent: Growing Stronger by Accepting Disciples had never achieved, yet it was accomplished after passing the Supreme Heavenly Path.】

【It can only be said that you previously couldn’t obtain the great opportunities in the Upper Realm due to insufficient luck, causing you not to hold high hopes for such opportunities. Now, you truly tasted success.】

【In your view, if you could obtain more such opportunities, why worry about not becoming a quasi-emperor or even a great emperor in a short period? Of course, you also knew very well that such opportunities were rare, and you could only fantasize about them for the time being.】

“Goodness, the speed of this cultivation improvement is really frightening; it must have saved over ten thousand years of cultivation time…”

Wang Ping marveled at the simulated content, deeply impressed.

“However, this may not be the greatest opportunity. If it were just a normal opportunity, the Taiyi Emperor wouldn’t have created such a harsh trial. Perhaps the greatest opportunity isn’t enlightenment or cultivation improvement, but something else.”

Wang Ping’s eyes flickered with thought, secretly guessing and forming a faint suspicion in his mind.

【As you marvel, the shadow of the Taiyi Emperor nodded in satisfaction, stating that your foundation was quite solid, and there were no flaws after the improvement. He then mentioned that it was time to bestow the greatest opportunity upon you.】

【This surprised and filled you with anticipation. Soon, the Taiyi Emperor revealed matters regarding the Taiyi Emperor Tower and the secret technique to control it.】

【It turned out that the Taiyi Emperor Tower was not the life-bound Emperor Tower condensed by the Taiyi Emperor; it was actually a Natural Emperor’s Weapon, and through the Taiyi Emperor’s nurturing, it had reached a level close to a quasi-immortal artifact.】

【Furthermore, what made the Taiyi Emperor Tower formidable wasn’t its level, but its intrinsic meaning. The Taiyi Emperor Tower was a key, a key to an ancient secret realm.】

【To open this ancient secret realm, one must obtain the Taiyi Emperor Tower, pass the Supreme Heavenly Path within it, and thoroughly have the Taiyi Emperor Tower recognize its master.】

【Initially, although the Taiyi Emperor obtained the Taiyi Emperor Tower, he never passed the Supreme Heavenly Path. More accurately, he never attempted it.】

【Because only a Supreme could enter and traverse the Supreme Heavenly Path, surpassing that level made it impossible to undertake the trial, even with self-sealing one’s cultivation.】

【Therefore, although the Taiyi Emperor made the Taiyi Emperor Tower recognize him as its master and could control it in battles, and even intervene in some rules of the Supreme Heavenly Path, he himself was not acknowledged by the Supreme Heavenly Path nor truly recognized as the master of the Taiyi Emperor Tower.】

【As a result, the Taiyi Emperor couldn’t enter that ancient secret realm. He regretted this deeply, sensing that the ancient secret realm contained earthshattering secrets, but he had missed the opportunity.】

【After listening to the shadow of the Taiyi Emperor, you were shaken, never expecting that the Taiyi Emperor Tower was a Natural Emperor’s Weapon and a quasi-immortal artifact, with such significant secrets.】

【This realization filled you with excitement. Now, you had obtained the Taiyi Emperor Tower, had it fully recognize you as its master, and hoped to enter that ancient secret realm to gain immense opportunities.】

【It must be said that the benefits you received this time were truly great.】

【However, you quickly felt helpless again. After all, the Upper Realm was gone, and you couldn’t leave the forbidden land of Great Origin. Moreover, there was also the question of whether the ancient secret realm had been refined together with it.】

【Therefore, you seemed to have no choice but to wait until the next simulation to explore the secrets of the secret realm and see if you could gain earthshattering opportunities from it.】

【Subsequently, the shadow of the Taiyi Emperor did not say much more. After conveying some last matters, it disappeared. As for you, you thoroughly gained control over the Taiyi Emperor Tower.】

【This gives you some feelings of sentiment. This is the second Emperor’s Weapon you’ve obtained through various simulations and also the strongest one. Unfortunately, in this lifetime, you’ll never see the Taiyi Emperor Tower shine with its own brilliance.】

【Next, you leave the Taiyi Emperor Tower. When you exit, the quasi-emperor ancestors of the Taiyi Emperor Palace are all shocked, not expecting your cultivation to have reached the peak of the Heaven Supreme Realm.】

【In other words, you have conquered the Supreme Heavenly Path, which is truly astonishing. After all, since ancient times, countless supreme talents with the potential of becoming emperors have entered the Supreme Realm and fallen within it. Yet, you have effortlessly passed through it.】

【Next, you put away the Taiyi Emperor Tower, shocking them even more. They want to ask what opportunities you obtained from it, but ultimately they give up asking.】

【Then, you ask how long it has been in the outside world. An ancestor responds, saying it has been about a hundred years.】

【You sigh once again. It’s truly gratifying to have such great gains in a century. However, you think of the Nine-Star Pavilion Master’s matters, and your mood becomes heavy again.】

【You then inquire if there have been any anomalies occurring in the forbidden land of Great Origin.】

【Hearing this, the quasi-emperor ancestors’ expressions all become solemn. They say that although they are only in the outer region of the forbidden land of Great Origin, they have been experiencing increasingly frequent attacks from malevolent spirits, and these spirits are getting stronger and using peculiar methods. Despite their vigilance, some disciples have still been caught.】

【This makes you frown. The forbidden land of Great Origin is indeed not simple. Even staying in the outer regions, without wanting to delve into the inner areas, the longer you stay, the more dangerous the environment becomes.】

【After contemplating, you unfold your divine sense. Then, you notice something is off. The location where the Taiyi Emperor Palace is stationed seems to have silently shifted, no longer in the outermost area.】

【If it were anyone else, even a quasi-emperor, they might not notice anything unusual and think this eerie place hasn’t changed much. But you’re different—you’ve entered the inner area before and know its environment.】

【The current environment overlaps somewhat with your memories.】

【Clearly, the space of the forbidden land of Great Origin is even more terrifying than you imagined. It managed to shift the Taiyi Emperor Palace with so many powerful cultivators from the outer region to the inner region without anyone noticing.】

【If this continues, something will definitely go wrong. You take a deep breath and explain the situation. Instantly, the ancestors of the Taiyi Emperor Palace are all alarmed and quickly begin to investigate.】

【Soon, they conclude that indeed, they have been moved, and their situation is more dangerous than anticipated.】

【Your face becomes solemn as you propose that they can’t just sit and wait for death. So, you plan to venture deeper alone to find a way out. At the same time, you hope to uncover the secrets of the forbidden land of Great Origin.】

【Hearing this, the quasi-emperor ancestors all nod without hesitation. However, they insist that you can’t act alone at this time and must form a team. Of course, strong cultivators need to stay behind to guard the Taiyi Emperor Palace.】

【After your discussion, you begin to take action. You team up with a quasi-emperor ancestor and leave the Taiyi Emperor Palace, heading deeper into the forbidden land of Great Origin.】

【With your quasi-emperor cultivation, you should be able to easily traverse the forbidden land of Great Origin. However, this place is too strange; your divine sense is suppressed, and no matter how you move, the environment remains monotonous. You can’t seem to reach the end, regardless of how far you fly.】

【At the same time, you face increasingly terrifying attacks. These malevolent attacks grow more fearful each time, far surpassing your previous encounter. You start to suspect that the strength of these malevolent spirits is adjusted according to the combat power of you cultivators.】

【If you had encountered such terrifying malevolent spirits last time, you would have perished long ago and wouldn’t have escaped to the cave with the huge heart.】

【A week passes in the blink of an eye. Both of you are injured. If you hadn’t summoned the Taiyi Emperor Tower, you would have faced life-threatening danger. However, if you continue like this, you are certain to die in this eerie place.】

【But perhaps due to some affinity with that heart, you find yourself back in that cave, gazing at the pulsating heart once more.】

【Seeing this heart again, you are even more amazed by the energy it contains and the faint celestial aura. The quasi-emperor ancestor with you is equally astonished.】

【However, an anomaly occurs. As the heart beats, a strange rhythm causes your consciousness to blur, leading you towards the pulsating heart.】

【Then, the quasi-emperor ancestor reaches out to touch the barrier. The moment his hand touches it, it melts into a blood mist, merging into the barrier and getting absorbed by the heart. Next, his entire body turns into a blood mist, entering the barrier and getting absorbed by the heart.】

【It seems that absorbing the quasi-emperor ancestor has made the heart beat a bit stronger. Though the change is minor, it is notably more powerful.】

【Just as you are about to place your hand on the giant heart, the Taiyi Emperor Tower radiates light, clearing your mind.】

【This makes your back turn cold with sweat, realizing you almost perished. This time, you narrowly escaped death. You quickly retreat, feeling an extreme dread towards the heart.】

Next, you decide to leave this cave and stay away from this heart that has swallowed the quasi-emperor ancestor, because you feel your life is constantly in danger. You’d rather fight anomalies than face this heart.

However, as you choose to leave, the frequency of the gigantic heart’s beats obviously increases. A voice also starts to seduce you from within, coaxing you to touch the restriction to obtain supreme immortal fate…

You warn yourself in your heart, trying to expel this strange voice. The Taiyi Emperor Tower also begins to show its power, attempting to help you suppress this seductive voice…

But the gap between you and the gigantic heart is too great. Even though the gigantic heart has restrictions and seals, you still couldn’t resist the seductive voice and ended up reaching for the restriction.

Then, you transform into a blood mist and merge into the restriction, being absorbed by the gigantic heart, thus perishing.

With your death, this simulation ends.

The System’s voice echoed, and various images and insights appeared in Wang Ping’s mind. Eventually, his figure emerged in the cave, seeing the pulsating heart.

“This heart is truly dangerous. It should be said that any limb or organ of an immortal in the forbidden land of Great Origin is a dangerous thing…”

Wang Ping murmured to himself, looking at this gigantic heart.

“However, the harvest from this simulation is quite remarkable… Now that it has ended, I am quite satisfied.”

As he finished speaking, Wang Ping felt his consciousness blur and his vision shift, returning completely to the real world.

Then, the System’s voice sounded timely.

“Ding! Reward generation successful. The host can choose two of the following rewards:

1. Seven-colored talent: Explosive Blade.
2. Essence of Time.
3. A random quasi-emperor weapon.
4. Second fragment of the Dark Time Emperor’s Scripture.”

“Hmm, no cultivation reward this time? But it doesn’t matter… As long as I know that passing the Supreme Heavenly Path can boost my cultivation directly to the peak of the Heaven Supreme Realm, I can raise my cultivation level anytime. There’s no rush to cultivate immediately; boosting cultivation directly is a waste of money, so I can simulate a few more times.”

Wang Ping looked at the reward list and thought to himself.

“System, I choose 1. Seven-colored talent: Explosive Blade and 4. Second fragment of the Dark Time Emperor’s Scripture.”

Immediately, Wang Ping made his choice.

In an instant, information about the seven-colored talent: Explosive Blade appeared in Wang Ping’s mind.

At the same time, the second fragment of the Dark Time Emperor’s Scripture also appeared before him.

With the fragment in hand, he now had all three fragments and could venture to the secret realm where the Dark Time Empire secluded themselves in the real world.

By then, he could subdue the Dark Time Empire and gain considerable resources.

“Although this time I wasted resources meant for accepting disciples, it’s no big deal. Let’s continue the simulation.”

After reviewing some details, Wang Ping decided to proceed with another simulation.

This time, with the foundation from the previous simulation, he had some new ideas that might change many things.

“System, I want to start a paid simulation.”

With a glint in his eyes, Wang Ping uttered this in his heart…