Chapter 115: Heavenly Emperor Taiyi, the World Bows

Chapter 115: Heavenly Emperor Taiyi, the World Bows

The turmoil that engulfed this world finally came to an end with the death of the Great Roc Sovereign.

Never before in history had there been such a chaotic era, not even the legendary Primordial Divine War had seen so many upheavals.

First, the Void Emperor transcended three successive calamities, defying heaven to achieve enlightenment, and at the same time, the Path to Immortality opened.

Some sought the transformation of immortal artifacts, others plotted to harm their fellow cultivators, and still, others aimed to reap the benefits of others' struggles. The Forbidden Life Zones were filled with mutual scheming and rivalry.

Just those who were known by name and reputation numbered more than seven Imperial Ascendants, and there were also seven or eight unknown Overlords. The heavens and earth were nearly torn apart.

The world rejoiced when the Eastern Empress reappeared, quelling all the chaos.

In truth, Shaohua had personally slain only five figures: the four Sovereigns of the Divine Ruins and the Great Roc Sovereign.

Xukong and Hengyu together killed three Overlords, and the Stone Sovereign, despite being the quickest to flee, also led his people to slay three Overlords.

If one were to truly assess the situation, apart from those sent to strange worlds by Shaohua, the ultimate winner of this world's turmoil was the Stone Sovereign.

Though the Undying Mountain was no more, and the Stone Sovereign faced the enmity of other Overlords, the fact that he had secured several Overlord corpses and could continue to survive, was undeniably a victory.

After slaying the Great Roc Sovereign, Shaohua first restored the universe and star regions, then the Heaven's Coffin Isle set sail again, heading towards the Northern Dipper.

She did not return to the nearby Earth but instead created a new incarnation to guard the place. Her previous incarnation had dissipated during the great battle, consumed by the aftermath of the Desolate Spire's attack on Hengyu.

Xukong and Xiao Zicheng did not return with her but instead traversed the universe, cleaning up the battlefield. The scattered Ancient Emperor flesh and Imperial Weapon shards were all valuable spoils of war.

They could not have worked so hard and risked their lives only to return empty-handed.

Moreover, these items were extremely dangerous, containing the unyielding resentment and final thoughts of the Overlords, which were far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

One should not mistake them for great opportunities; they were more often sources of disaster.

A single strand of an Overlord's blood or a fragment of their will could kill even a Sage.

Xukong not only cleaned the battlefield and eliminated potential threats but also repaired the shattered star rivers.

The universe was in ruins, and Xukong worked tirelessly to mend it.

It was clear that for a considerable period, this current Great Emperor would continue to drift through the cosmos, facing the void, and reshaping the heavens and earth.

"Eastern Empress!!!"

The news spread like wildfire, and sages relayed it across the countless realms. Though Xukong was the current Great Emperor, everyone hailed the name of the Eastern Empress.

There was no helping it; Xukong had just achieved his enlightenment, and to be honest, many did not even know who he was before this.

Even after more than fifty thousand years, the tales of Shaohua's deeds still circulated, becoming a legend.

In this era, she appeared in the most chaotic and critical moment, shaking the Desolate Spire with her bare hands, slaying the four Sovereigns of the Divine Ruins, intimidating the Forbidden Life Zones, and opening the Gate of Eternal Life.

Her feats were too numerous to count, such as saving the life of the Hengyu Emperor, slaying the Undying Heaven Sovereign's incarnation, and giving the Great Roc Sovereign a dignified death, which seemed almost insignificant by comparison.

"The Eastern Empress is invincible, never truly gone, and continues to live in this world, protecting all beings from the mortal realm!"

"I saw the Undying Heaven Sovereign's incarnation being slain by the Eastern Empress. It seems that fifty thousand years ago, the Eastern Empress faked her death to secretly confront the Undying Heaven Sovereign. She is truly amazing, I'm crying!"

"If we speak of the Eastern Empress's achievements, there has never been anyone like her before, and it is unlikely there will be anyone like her again. The Overlords in the Primordial Ruins are few and scattered. As long as the Eastern Empress remains, their reign is essentially over!"

"..."

The Eastern Empress was invincible, revered by all the heavens and earth.

To the world, she was a living legend.

It was at this time that a passerby from the Jade Pool Holy Land shared an amusing story about the Eastern Empress, which quickly spread throughout the Northern Dipper.

"Hahaha, the Eastern Empress actually pretended to be her own daughter, and the Jade Pool Holy Land actually believed it!"

"You can't entirely blame the Jade Pool Holy Land. Who says the Eastern Empress isn't an imperial daughter?"

"I always said the Eastern Empress is unparalleled. How could she possibly look upon any man? Even the Undying Heaven Sovereign fell to her, and even if the Imperial Venerable were to be reborn, he would not be worthy of her!"

The people of the Jade Pool Holy Land tried to play it down, but as the inheritors of the Eastern Empress's legacy, they could not escape the storm.

They eventually stopped hiding and revealed more, such as the fact that Shaohua had once referred to herself as Taiyi. Many people were enlightened and had their own ideas.

They had long wanted to call the Eastern Empress the Heavenly Emperor, but few knew her real name, and the title "Eastern Empress" could not be directly appended with "Heavenly Emperor."

Now, without any discussion, the people of the Northern Dipper had reached a consensus and began to call the Eastern Empress the Heavenly Emperor Taiyi!

Unbeknownst to Shaohua herself, she finally returned to her Northern Dipper.

On that day, the Northern Dipper was destined to be in turmoil, with no one able to remain calm. The Eastern Empress's unparalleled brilliance stirred the hearts of all.

In the vast cosmos, Heaven's Coffin Isle emerged from the cold, dark void and approached the Undying Mountain. Shaohua casually picked up the entire Divine Ruins and placed it on the mountain. The Divine Ruins, being an ancient relic, fit in seamlessly.

Heaven's Coffin Isle then settled on the Undying Mountain, merging the three former Forbidden Life Zones into one.

Shaohua appeared and walked to the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree, shaking her head.

What was once a thriving tea tree had been stripped bare, with a significant portion of its branches missing. If not for the intervention of the Black Tortoise Overlord, it might have been cut down and taken away.

She casually watered it with some of her Lifespring Immortal Nectar and infused it with Undying Essence. The remaining branches of the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree immediately turned lush and vibrant, regaining its vitality and swaying in the breeze.

If it could transform into a human, the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree would surely be dancing with joy and gratitude.

In the next moment, the Verdant Gold Immortal Bell Tower pierced the sky, opening a vast portal. Disciples of the Jade Pool Holy Land crossed over, arriving at the Undying Mountain. Everyone bowed in reverence, their excitement palpable.

"Rise, there is no need for such formalities", Shaohua said softly.

Soon, the entire Northern Dipper was in turmoil as countless factions, large and small, rushed to the Undying Mountain to pay homage to the Eastern Empress.

This place, once a dreaded Forbidden Life Zone where entry meant certain death, was now open to all.

Most of the ancient herbs and treasures within the Undying Mountain had been taken by the Overlord who left, with the most precious Ten-Thousand-Year Divine Herb being offered by the Black Tortoise Overlord. The only thing left was half of the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree.

Of course, even if those ancient herbs were still on the ground, no one would dare pick them. Apart from the fear of the Eastern Empress's punishment, even passersby would band together to attack anyone who dared, ensuring they were obliterated.

At this moment, two Immortal Artifacts returned, having shattered a corner of the Primordial Ruins and plundered half of an Immortal Tomb.

The Desolate Spire re-entered the Divine Ruins, but the landscape had changed, with new realms and different inhabitants.

The Immortal Bell floated quietly above Shaohua's head, pushing the Verdant Gold Immortal Bell Tower to the side, which then shrank and fell into her arms.

Shaohua sat beneath the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree, waiting for the world to pay homage.

A storm swept through the cosmos, and countless people were filled with excitement.

From that day on, all the strong clans and powers in the starry sky began their journey to the Northern Dipper to pay homage to the Eastern Empress and meet the supreme Heavenly Emperor. Shouts of reverence echoed across the heavens.

"Pay homage to the Eastern Empress!!!"

"Pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor!!!"

The saints all bowed in unison, their respect profound. Millions of voices rose in unison, resonating through the nine heavens. If not for the Immortal Artifacts suppressing the vibrations, countless stars would have been shattered.

"Clang~"

The bell's sound echoed through the ages.

With a single thought, the bell's resonance lifted the burdens of all who had come to the Undying Mountain, rejuvenating their bodies and extending their lifespans.

This was a transcendent feat, consistent with the abilities of the Immortal Bell and the legend that the Eastern Empress wielded the power of time.

In truth, while the Immortal Bell and Shaohua herself possessed such powers, part of the effect came from the Undying Essence she had obtained from a mysterious world.

Rejuvenation was one thing, but extending lifespans was far more complex.

"Eastern Empress!!!"

"Heavenly Emperor!!!"

Everyone was astounded, their faces filled with joy as they bowed again.

Shaohua smiled, looking up to see a familiar golden path leading to the Northern Dipper, and a translucent figure gradually materializing beside her.

The two who had been clearing the battlefield soon returned, and everyone bowed to the Great Sovereign of the Void and the Great Sage with a Perfect Body. They had fought bloodily to protect the world and were worthy of respect.

Shaohua led the way, with the Great Sovereign of the Void and Xiao Zicheng accompanying her. They accepted the homage and, without hesitation, began teaching the scriptures, answering questions, and explaining the true meaning of the Dao.

The teachings soon became a discussion among the three, with the Great Sovereign of the Void and Xiao Zicheng frequently seeking Shaohua's guidance. The discourse evolved into a profound exchange of Dao.

The gathered masses, though mostly unable to understand the high-level Dao, refused to leave. The Undying Mountain was enveloped in an incomprehensible aura of the Dao. Even if they couldn't grasp the words, the manifestation of the Dao before them was enough to put them into a state of enlightenment.

This grand scene lasted for two and a half months, until some were so deeply immersed that they nearly transcended into the Dao on the spot.

With a wave of her sleeve, Shaohua sent everyone out of the Undying Mountain.

People sighed, many lingering outside the mountain, unwilling to leave and continuing their worship.

For the next ten years, a hundred years, a thousand years, people continuously came to the Northern Dipper to pay homage to the Eastern Empress, a source of pride even if they never saw her in person.

The Eastern Empress's life was filled with legend, and her deeds from her previous lives were still widely discussed. Her current glory was unparalleled.

Few in history had dared to claim the title of Heavenly Emperor, and she was one of them.

The Heavenly Emperor Taiyi's name would echo through the cosmos, destined for eternal fame!!

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