Chapter 103: This Child is a Menace, He Must Not Be Left Alive!

Chapter 103: This Child is a Menace, He Must Not Be Left Alive!

It was a well-known fact that the final steps of a Quasi-Emperor were the most difficult to traverse. Each tribulation was more challenging than the last, and one could not leap across them; they had to be overcome one by one, gradually ascending to the heavens.

This was an almost unbreakable fetter, a challenge that required accumulation and preparation.

But today, under the clear sky and in full view of everyone, someone shattered the ancient taboo!

Everyone was shaken to their core. Ji Xuxu, who had been missing for a century, suddenly reappeared and, upon his return, crossed two major tribulations in quick succession. This defied all logic and reason, making it hard to believe, yet it was happening right before their eyes.

There were always a few individuals who were different, breaking the norms and achieving what others could not, defying the heavens and displaying the true qualities of an emperor.

In fact, more than one Ancient Sovereign was secretly observing, their eyes cold and piercing, seeing through the vast void to the edge of the universe.

If it were an ordinary Quasi-Emperor on the ninth step, a so-called near-Imperial being, it would be nothing special. They would be like a small dragon, easily subdued with a few strikes, perfect for nourishing the body.

But this unassuming figure was different.

"Crossing two major tribulations in a row, unprecedented and rarely seen in history. He truly defies the heavens; achieving Dao and becoming an emperor is only a matter of time."

"Could it be that the path to immortality, which suddenly opened in this era, was prepared for him? I am unwilling, vast heavens, why do you treat me so unfairly?"

"This child is a menace, he must not be left alive!"

Some Ancient Sovereigns were amazed, others were filled with bitter resentment, and still, others revealed their chilling intentions to kill.

Because such a person, once they became an emperor, would be overwhelmingly powerful.

Earlier, a demon race prodigy who had first provoked the Imperial Tribulation and died in the process had accepted the Life Prohibition Zone's offer of friendship and even expressed a willingness to lead the charge against the Immortal Path, planning to ascend together to the Immortal Realm.

Now, this human prodigy was displaying such defiance during his tribulation, and the name Ji Xuxu had already reached the ears of the Life Prohibition Zone's Ancient Sovereigns. They also knew that he was close to the Perfect Saint Body.

This made it imperative to eliminate him.

Their hero, our enemy. If the small dragon truly transformed into a great dragon, it would be much harder to deal with.

Not to mention, if he turned and bit back, who could bear that pain?

Even for the Life Prohibition Zone, the targeting of a current emperor would be unacceptable. The best solution was to prevent him from achieving Dao, to extinguish the threat at its source.

"Die!"

Suddenly, from the direction of the Northern Dipper, a cold and fierce cry echoed, and a beam of light shattered the universe. An Ancient Sovereign had made a move, aiming to kill Ji Xuxu, who had just crossed two major tribulations.

It was a terrifying wave of Dao, with an astonishing impact. As it passed, all the stars in its path extinguished, creating a vacuum channel that reached the edge of the universe.

This was the power of an Ancient Sovereign. Even a casual strike could easily tear apart the universe, causing countless galaxies to shatter and turn to dust.

"Buzz~"

The void trembled, then froze like a painting.

Ji Xuxu sensed the danger and reacted in time. His third eye glowed, his spirit merging with the Dao, and he used the Eternity Formula to stabilize the wave of Dao in an instant, then moved out of its path.

He had perfected his Grand Void Art, allowing his body to move with his will, covering vast distances in the blink of an eye.

Facing such a powerful attack head-on was not wise. It was better to avoid it, minimize his losses, and continue his journey.

"Damn!" Lin Dong appeared, his powerful body unleashing the Six Realms Reincarnation Fist. The fist was incredibly fierce, filled with pure yang energy, and he directly met the light wave, shattering it with a single strike.

"I knew you would make a move. Come on, dare to face me in a decisive battle!"

He roared toward the Northern Dipper, delivering a powerful kick. A brilliant golden path shot back along the vacuum channel, transforming his attack into a powerful assault that plunged directly into the Mountains of Immortality.

With the Perfect Saint Body's protection, the Life Prohibition Zone's Ancient Sovereigns would find it difficult to truly harm him.

"Ah! Not enough!! Again!!"

Ji Xuxu's expression was grave as he looked up at the sky, letting out a loud roar. Every inch of his flesh and every thread of his soul released energy and radiated light.

The vast void collapsed and twisted, creating a terrifying scene as his aura ascended to a new level.

A great dragon rose from his back, activating the Karmic Sea and drawing upon the immortal essence of the Five Elements Dao Palace. Its claws gathered boundless blood energy from the Four Extremes, combining the four secret realms into one, all converging on the Immortal Altar.

The dragon roared, and in the end, it truly broke through the barrier, surging into the Immortal Altar.

This was shocking; he was about to achieve Dao directly!

Everything happened in an instant, and many did not have time to react.

The most ancient and fundamental laws of the universe were spreading, as if to recreate the world.

It was a vast and mysterious wave, endlessly stretching, sometimes faint, sometimes ethereal, and sometimes like an ocean sweeping everything away.

Of course, achieving Dao was not that simple, and the final transformation could not be completed instantly.

First, the heavenly punishment descended. Even the heavens seemed to be angered by his actions, unleashing boundless divine tribulations to prevent him from achieving Dao.

"Boom!!!"

The Imperial Tribulation erupted, shattering the edge of the universe and spreading into the greater cosmos. Countless star systems were obliterated, and the highest and most supreme laws began to spread.

At this moment, myriad paths wailed, and all the cosmic order chains were about to be suppressed, paving the way for a single great path.

The Imperial Tribulation surged, spreading across the entire universe with overwhelming might, surging towards every corner, forging the sole imperial path, seeking to overshadow the mortal world.

There had been similar scenes before, but the imperial tribulation that time was far less intense. There was always a gap between individuals.

"What's going on? Why is there another great tribulation?"

"No, I’m about to achieve Dao too! I refuse to accept this!"

The other geniuses in the universe were stunned. They had thought Ji Xuxu was just rising to prominence, but they still had a chance. However, they never expected the imperial tribulation to descend directly.

They even overlooked the tragic end of the person who had failed to achieve Dao previously.

Because this was Ji Xuxu, who had just broken the eternal shackles, a miracle in himself!

Countless people gasped, including the ancient sovereigns and the Perfect Saint Body.

Even crossing two heavens was not enough; he was about to leap across three tribulations, directly achieving Dao!

The eternal taboo had already been broken, and now that person was continuing to create his own legend!

It was so unreal, almost like a dream, leaving the world in awe.

No matter what they thought, the imperial tribulation had already descended, leaving no room for retreat.

Thunder rumbled, primordial qi surged, and brilliant lightning bolts danced, each spanning several star systems, stretching endlessly, leaving people in awe.

Amidst the endless lightning, a figure not particularly tall stood alone, using the Void Dao to challenge all paths, seeking to merge his supreme mark with the universe into one.

"This is his imperial tribulation? It’s too terrifying!"

"But why now? Can he succeed?"

Logically, Ji Xuxu had just crossed two tribulations, and now was his weakest moment. It was hard to understand why he would trigger the imperial tribulation at this time.

He had almost secured the imperial throne of this era, yet why was he so eager, when the fate of that demonic genius was still fresh in everyone’s minds? People did not want to see him follow in his footsteps.

Only a few could truly understand, seeing the storm of blood and rain that was about to come.

Ji Xuxu knew better than anyone that he had no time left.

The path to immortality was about to open, and he had to become an emperor to gain the power to protect everything!

He roared, he bellowed, enduring immense suffering, struggling through the tribulations, his body drenched in blood, staggering through the lightning and fire, causing vast waves of tribulation light.

It was incredibly difficult. Crossing two tribulations had already surpassed what was imaginable for most people, and now he had to push through the imperial tribulation with his exhausted body. Regardless of whether he could succeed, just doing so was enough to be recorded in the annals of eternity.

Crossing three tribulations, and it seemed not impossible to defy the heavens. What kind of shocking accumulation was this? It was a miracle.

At this moment, the ancient sovereigns of the life prohibition zones could no longer sit idly by.

Achieving Dao and becoming an emperor not only faced the heavenly tribulation but also human interference.

Perhaps the heavenly tribulation could be endured, but human interference was unavoidable.

Suddenly, the light of the great path spread everywhere, a vast wave crashing into the tribulation, causing the place of tribulation to become abnormal, with countless runes exploding violently.

"Roar!"

At the same time, another sovereign intervened, issuing a mighty call, transforming into a vast sound wave that disrupted the tribulation, affecting his ability to gain the great path marks and insights hidden in the lightning tribulation.

Ji Xuxu coughed up a mouthful of blood, unable to hold on any longer. His physical body disintegrated, and he was completely ground down by the heavenly tribulation. But he did not die; instead, he merged with the void.

His soul shone like an immortal mirror, emitting eternal light, stabilizing the paths of the universe. He then reformed his true self and continued to battle the boundless imperial tribulation.

"Damn it!" Lin Dong, the Perfect Saint Body, raged, smashing a fist through the shadow of a sovereign trying to interfere.

He would rather face any sovereign in a real battle than deal with their sneaky tactics, which were impossible to guard against.

"Hmph, I noticed something was off about you earlier. You’re heavily injured, cursed, and yet still have such combat power. You must have found some immortality elixir to prolong your life", someone from the Mountains of Immortality sneered.

Seeing this, Lin Dong no longer hid anything. He swept away the old appearance, standing before the place of tribulation, looking towards the North Dipper, his golden blood qi flooding the star river, protecting Ji Xuxu’s path.

In the Jade Pool Sacred Land, the Immortal Tear Verdant Gold Pagoda awakened, and the damaged imperial array was restored. The divine spring reflected the scene of Ji Xuxu’s tribulation.

"Indeed, birds of a feather flock together. Those clowns have all entered the Mountains of Immortality", Shaohua frowned slightly, then casually formed a seal.

The Five Finger Mountain, not far from the Mountains of Immortality, suddenly emitted a streak of light that instantly rushed into the Mountains of Immortality.

It was a circular ring, or rather, a bangle, smashing deep into the Mountains of Immortality.

The Heaven-Enveloping Bangle, though not an imperial weapon, was a secret artifact that Shaohua had cultivated for a long time, wearing it for many years, imbued with immortal aura.

Everyone knows that a bangle should be worn on the wrist.

So when the Heaven-Enveloping Bangle smashed down, it was as if Shaohua had slapped the Mountains of Immortality, instantly erasing a section of the mountain and destroying many imperial arrays.

The sovereigns hiding in the deep mountains were terrified, with cracks appearing on many of their immortal sources, nearly forcing them to emerge.

(End of Chapter)

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