Chapter 181: The Ancient Emperor! Ancestral Spirit! Mister?

Chapter 181: The Ancient Emperor! Ancestral Spirit! Mister?

"The Epoch of Greatness is coming? What does that mean?"

On the road, Su Changqing couldn't help but be puzzled upon hearing the conversation between Qingzhu and Shanyuan.

"The Epoch of Greatness is when this era of ten thousand years reaches its most glorious moment."

This time, Xuan Qingzi didn't need to explain, as Wu Yong excitedly said:

"Because an Emperor is too powerful, it requires the infinite origin law of heaven and earth to nurture the birth of an Emperor."

"Therefore, every time an Emperor is born, heaven and earth fall into a state of decline, and the Imperial Aura is so overwhelming that it oppresses all living beings, making cultivation difficult."

"But as ten thousand years pass, heaven and earth recover, and the Imperial Aura dissipates."

"At this point, the Heavens' Destiny returns to its rightful place, and the Path of the Emperor will open during this Epoch of Greatness!"

Wu Yong's words were filled with excitement, and even Miao Feng beside him had a burning gaze.

They were born in the best of times, for in this era, the gathering of Celestial Talents and the frequent appearance of Demonic Tyrants were signs that the birth of an Emperor was imminent!

However, they were also born in the cruelest of times.

A single success could dry up a million bones, Celestial Talents would shed blood, Demonic Tyrants would lie dead, and all spirits would compete for the Path of the Emperor, causing rivers of blood to flow!

"The Epoch of Greatness!"

Su Changqing's blood boiled as he listened.

Living in this era, even without the chance to witness an Emperor, the opportunity to see various Celestial Talents was enough to make this life extraordinary.

"Mister, this era is not as simple as the Epoch of Greatness."

Shanyuan, who was walking ahead, heard their conversation and smiled lightly before speaking:

"In the world, ten thousand years make an era, and twelve million nine thousand six hundred years make a Great Assembly. Ten Great Assemblies make an Age."

"From the birth to the disappearance of an Emperor, it takes ten thousand years to fulfill the Heavens' Destiny. After the Imperial Aura dissipates and heaven and earth recover, another ten thousand years pass, totaling twenty thousand years."

"And the end of these twenty thousand years is what people call the Epoch of the Emperor's Appearance."

Qingzhu, standing beside him, continued, "However, at the end of every two million years, there is an Epoch of Greatness."

"In a Great Assembly, there can be at most six Emperors, requiring twelve thousand years, but what about the remaining nine thousand six hundred years?"

"That will be the blessings accumulated by heaven and earth, which will benefit the last Emperor of the Great Assembly."

"This Emperor's strength, whether in talent, combat power, or control over destiny, will surpass all previous Emperors."

"And often, this era will see more intense battles, hence it is called the Age of Chaos."

"Heroes arise in the Age of Chaos, referring to the Emperor blessed by the accumulated blessings of heaven and earth, also known as the Primordial Emperor!"

Shanyuan and Qingzhu had lived through countless ages and knew many of the world's secrets.

With just a few brief words, they revealed to Wu Yong and the others many secrets not recorded in any books.

"What you mean is that our era is not just an Age of Chaos, but something more?" Miao Feng asked curiously.

Su Changqing, Wu Yong, and Xuan Qingzi, standing nearby, all listened intently.

Shanyuan looked at the rejuvenated heaven and earth and said in a low voice, "If one Great Assembly can produce a Primordial Emperor, what about ten Great Assemblies?"

"Ten Great Assemblies make an Age, which is one million two hundred and ninety-six thousand years."

"Every million years, heaven and earth undergo a transformation, and after a long period of evolution and the infusion of various Emperors' laws, the heavenly path becomes even more powerful."

"When the end of an Age approaches, the new heaven and earth accumulate incredibly powerful laws, giving birth to an exceptionally strong Emperor, the Ancient Emperor!"

Shanyuan turned to Su Changqing and the others, saying, "On the Crimson Flame Continent, only the Primordial Age, Ancient Age, and Recent Age can be traced."

"The Ancient Emperor of the Primordial Age was the Martial Ancestor, known for his ability to open up heaven and earth and unmatched combat power."

"The Ancient Emperor of the Ancient Age was the most mysterious, known as the Daoist Venerable, capable of transforming into the Three Purities and living through three lifetimes."

"The strength of these two Emperors is on a different level, surpassing all others in both combat power and control over destiny."

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing's expression became hesitant. He vaguely remembered his teacher mentioning this once.

His inheritance seemed to be from the Martial Ancestor.

"Is the Heaven-Earth Divine Body that powerful?"

Su Changqing muttered to himself in disbelief, realizing for the first time that Martial Teacher might be even more formidable than he had imagined.

"The Primordial and Ancient Ages gave birth to two terrifying Ancient Emperors."

"But in our Recent Age, none have appeared yet, and this era has reached the end of an Age."

Qingzhu took a deep breath and said softly, "This Golden Age is destined to produce a great Ancient Emperor."

"Not only because it's the end of an Age, but also because..."

Before he could finish, Shanyuan interrupted sternly, "Qingzhu!"

Qingzhu snapped out of his thoughts and smiled bitterly, "Never mind, it's too early for them to know about this."

Su Changqing and the others were puzzled by this, but Xuan Qingzi seemed deep in thought.

Because of Su Nan, he was aware of the impending battle between the Heavenly Path and the dark demons.

Initially, he couldn't quite understand why the Heavenly Path would choose to start the battle in this era.

The Emperors of the Primordial and Ancient Ages were far stronger than those of the Recent Age.

Why not choose that time instead?

Initially, Xuan Qingzi was still perplexed, but after hearing these secrets and combining them with Su Nan's words, a complete picture began to unfold.

"Perhaps, the Heavenly Dao once fought a battle but lost."

The thought that emerged caused Xuan Qingzi's eyes to tremble slightly.

There was a rumor that the Martial Ancestor had pacified the Dark Forbidden Zone and created a new world.

It was also recorded that the Daoist Venerable transformed into the Three Purities with the power of three lifetimes, causing the Forbidden Zone to shatter and myriad demons to wail.

These legendary battles were likely waged to annihilate the Dark Forbidden Zone.

At that time, the demons were still weak, and the ancient emperors could easily suppress them. Therefore, the Heavenly Dao and the emperors launched a decisive battle.

However, it was evident that the demons were not annihilated; instead, they grew stronger as time passed.

After the two great wars of the Primordial and Recent Ages, the Heavenly Dao realized that it would likely lose if this continued.

Consequently, the world languished for nearly a million years, and the emperors of the Recent Age grew weaker with each generation.

This was to accumulate strength and foster the strongest ancient emperor! To completely resolve the calamity of the Forbidden Zone!

"The last 'Ancient'..."

Xuan Qingzi turned to look at Su Changqing beside him, his eyes slightly drooping, "Is it Changqing?"

Xuan Qingzi wasn't sure.

Even as a divine fortune-teller, he had no clues at this moment.

Indeed, Su Changqing was the most terrifyingly talented person he had ever seen, even among those mentioned in ancient records.

But he didn't dare jump to conclusions.

He still vividly remembered the thunder that nearly destroyed the world at the Wu family ancestral land.

If Su Changqing was chosen by Heavenly Destiny, why would he trigger a world-ending tribulation?

Suddenly, Xuan Qingzi's eyes flickered, and he looked at Shan Yuan, speaking, "Senior."

"I wonder, when did the Heavenly Physician exist? Why is there so little mention of him in ancient texts?"

He vaguely recalled that what had enraged the Heavenly Dao seemed to be related to the Heavenly Physician's legacy?

"The Heavenly Physician was born in the most ancient times, perhaps dating back to the distant past."

Shan Yuan shook his head, also puzzled, and said, "It's strange. The Heavenly Physician was such a remarkable figure, yet there's very little about him in ancient texts. It's as if someone deliberately erased all traces of his existence."

"But one thing is certain: the Heavenly Physician's strength was no less than that of the Martial Ancestor or the Daoist Venerable."

"There's even a rumor that the Martial Ancestor and the Daoist Venerable's cultivation methods were derived from the Heavenly Physician's legacy."

Hearing this, Xuan Qingzi fell silent, while Wu Yong and Miao Feng seemed to understand but not quite.

However, Su Changqing, standing beside them, was genuinely baffled.

"The Heavenly Medicine Scroll is so powerful?"

Good heavens, at first, Su Changqing thought the Heavenly Medicine Scroll was just an ordinary medical skill.

Even when the scroll later displayed its extraordinary power, he believed it to be a slightly superior cultivation method.

But now, Shan Yuan says that the Heavenly Physician is even stronger than the Martial Ancestor? Is the Heavenly Medicine Scroll also an emperor's legacy?

Su Changqing felt a bit dizzy and looked at the ancient-looking Heavenly Medicine Scroll in his storage ring, his expression peculiar.

Could this thing... really be something an ordinary Confucian teacher could possess?

"Perhaps..."

Su Changqing's eyes lit up as a thought occurred to him.

"Is Teacher Ru some hidden powerful figure who happened to pass by Qing Shan Village, saw that my talent was decent, and took me as his disciple?"

"If that's the case, how strong is Teacher Ru?"

"Didn't Brother Shuhan sense the Vast Righteous Qi?"

One thought after another arose in Su Changqing's mind, and he gradually discovered things he didn't know.

...

As they watched the others deep in thought, Qing Zhu smiled lightly and said,

"Don't overthink it. This golden age brings great opportunities and blessings, and they're all waiting for you to experience."

"Now that the golden age has begun, countless Heavenly Caverns of Blessing will likely appear. Staying alive is more important than anything else."

After the golden age arrived, many changes would gradually unfold in the world.

The first change was that the world would give birth to numerous Heavenly Caverns of Blessing, each filled with rare treasures, divine techniques, and the laws of heaven and earth.

This would also spark fierce conflicts, as the demon race, the human race, and even the hidden beings from the Forbidden Zone would engage in endless battles.

"The rivers will run red with blood, and it's not far off."

Qing Zhu sighed and then looked ahead at the human domain they were about to reach.

But upon sensing the numerous powerful beings ahead, his eyebrows rose,

"It seems the conflicts are coming sooner than I expected."

Shan Yuan nodded in agreement, saying in a low voice, "They're all quite strong."

"Let's take a detour and send the mister back first. No need to provoke them."

Qing Zhu nodded and was about to steer clear of the people ahead and enter the human domain from another side.

But suddenly,

"Perfect timing! Leave Su Changqing here!"

Three furious voices rang out simultaneously, shattering the heavens with their terrifying auras, all aimed at Su Changqing.

Wu Yong and the others flinched, quickly taking positions behind Qing Zhu.

They hadn't expected that after such a long time, the situation would still escalate.

Shan Yuan and Qing Zhu were also surprised, raising their eyebrows and looking at Su Changqing with curiosity.

A Divine Body Realm cultivator had actually provoked three powerful Near-Emperors to act simultaneously.

This... was quite an ability.

Su Changqing smiled awkwardly, "Should we run?"

"It's fine."

Shan Yuan scratched his head and chuckled, saying quietly, "At least we don't have to take a detour."

"Qing Zhu, protect the mister."

As the words fell, one person from the Mountain Abyss slowly stepped forward, directly facing the Great Phoenix King, the Demon Lord, and Jia Ye.

"This..."

Seeing this, Wu Yong exclaimed anxiously, "Senior Qingzhu, please go and help."

"Those people are very strong, I'm afraid Senior Shanyuan won't be able to hold them off."

Two Near-Emperor Peak cultivators and a Demon Lord, these three working together, who in the world could stop them?

"No need."

Qingzhu stood tall, gazing at Shanyuan's back as he spoke softly, "When the Emperor doesn't leave, no one can kill Shanyuan."

No one knew just how powerful this majestic mountain, which had existed since the Ancient Age, had become after its transformation in the Recent Age.

...

High in the sky, Su Nan had already raised his grand azure spear upon seeing the Great Phoenix King and the other two take action simultaneously.

But when he saw Shanyuan stride forward, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, "A strong elf."

"Are you here to protect Changqing and the others?"

Although Shanyuan didn't make a move, the aura emanating from his body was filled with a terrifying oppression.

However, what truly puzzled Su Nan was that the Elven Clan had always been uninvolved with worldly affairs.

Why were they personally escorting Changqing and the others today?

What had Changqing and the others done in the Spirit Realm that warranted such strong elves to send them back?

Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Su Nan concealed his appearance with his radiant aura and quietly moved forward.

...

"Elven Clan?"

Upon seeing Shanyuan step forward, a flash of astonishment passed through the Great Phoenix King's eyes, and he roared, "The Demon Clan and the Elven Clan have always kept their distance. I don't want to be enemies with the Elven Clan. Hand over the person to me!"

Since they were both in the Demonic Realm, the Great Phoenix King still gave some face to the Elven Clan.

But the Demon Lord and Jia Ye didn't care about such things.

Boom! A towering black handprint, like a colossal Buddha, appeared, blocking the sky.

Two terrifying attacks arrived simultaneously, tearing apart the void and shattering the rivers and mountains.

Seeing this, the Great Phoenix King clenched his teeth, not having time to explain further.

With a wave of his wings, a fierce wind emerged, and sharp claws that could tear through the sky rushed towards Su Changqing.

But in the blink of an eye, the formidable offensive of three Near-Emperor cultivators had already arrived.

Shanyuan's expression remained calm as he stood in the void, speaking in a low voice, "Suppress!"

Boom! In the instant his words fell, the heavens where Shanyuan stood exploded.

A majestic mountain, like a heavenly barrier, descended from the sky.

The colossal mountain emitted a divine, bluish-gray light.

In the moment the majestic mountain fell, the attacks of the Great Phoenix King, the Demon Lord, and Jia Ye were instantly annihilated.

Boom! The mountain slammed into the ground, its peak reaching the sky, and an overwhelming sense of thickness spread in all directions.

All living beings nearby instantly felt their bodies sink, unable to stand steadily.

Everyone present was horrified and quickly retreated.

The combined attack of the three Near-Emperor cultivators, although hastily executed, was still terrifyingly powerful.

But the result... was easily blocked by a single person?

"Elven Mountain."

The Great Phoenix King seemed to have thought of something as he looked at the elf standing atop the peak, his face filled with astonishment.

"You are one of the four Ancestral Spirits of the Elven Realm, the Questioning Peak, Shanyuan!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Ye and the Demon Lord, who were about to make a move, quickly stopped and revealed looks of surprise.

They didn't recognize Shanyuan, but they had heard of the four Ancestral Spirits of the Elven Realm.

Those four spirits rarely appeared, but there was no doubt that they were among the very best Near-Emperor cultivators in the world.

According to rumors, even the 'Heaven-Piercing Bamboo', the one with the shortest existence among the four Ancestral Spirits, could be traced back to the Recent Age of Origin.

Not to mention their strength, just the terrifying length of their existence was enough to make people fearful.

"There's still someone who remembers me."

Hearing this, Shanyuan smiled and then looked at the group with calm eyes, "I'm just borrowing a path; I hope you all can make it convenient for me."

The expressions of the Great Phoenix King, the Demon Lord, and Jia Ye changed unpredictably.

For ordinary matters, they wouldn't want to offend Shanyuan, one of the Ancestral Spirits.

But the item on Su Changqing's body was something they had to obtain.

Once Su Changqing returned to his sect, it would be troublesome to get it later.

In the moment their gazes met, a sharp light flashed in their eyes.

The Ancestral Spirits were strong, and they didn't want to offend them, but that didn't mean they were afraid either.

Especially with the three of them working together?

"Senior Shanyuan."

The Great Phoenix King took a step forward, his golden eyes flashing with sharpness,

"Hand over Su Changqing to us, and we'll personally escort the rest back. How about that?"

Jia Ye was enveloped in Buddha light, his tone calm as he said, "Patron, do you really want to be enemies with us for a small Divine Body Realm cultivator? Please consider this carefully."

The Demon Lord didn't speak, but his cold eyes never left Su Changqing.

"Heh."

Before Shanyuan could speak, Qingzhu, who had been quietly waiting, smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I've had a good fight."

As he spoke, countless slender green bamboo shoots suddenly appeared in the void, covering the entire sky. A boundless sharpness, as if about to pierce through the heavens, caused the world to wail.

"Heaven-Piercing Bamboo, Green Ancestor!"

The Great Phoenix King looked towards the distant bamboo and fell silent.

He had thought only Shanyuan had come, but he never expected there to be another Ancestral Spirit behind him.

As Jiye and the Demon Lord witnessed this, their intention to fight instantly wavered.

Not to mention the combined strength of Shan Yuan and Qing Zhu, they weren't sure if they could win.

Don't forget, Su Nan was still there!

If a fight broke out, Su Nan would definitely not stand idly by. He would certainly fight to the death.

The three of them, against two Ancestor Spirits and a Domain Lord, what would be the outcome?

Forget about winning, just escaping alive would be impressive.

"You're not fighting?"

Sensing the others' retracted auras, Shan Yuan smiled and nodded, "Thank you."

As soon as he spoke, the majestic mountain slowly merged into Shan Yuan's body.

Qing Zhu also waved casually, and the countless green bamboo scattered.

Xuan Qingzi and the others looked at Qing Zhu and Shan Yuan, their faces filled with awe.

They knew the two were powerful, but they had never grasped the extent of their strength.

Now, they understood.

The two elves, who had always been so unassuming, were actually on par with the Domain Lords of the Five Domains.

"Are you going to make a move?"

Shan Yuan, who had just withdrawn from his battle stance, suddenly looked up at Su Nan in the depths of the azure sky.

Qing Zhu, standing beside him, also looked up in sync.

There was a hint of seriousness in their eyes, as they could sense that the hidden person's strength was formidable—extremely formidable!

Within that person's body, there seemed to be a terrifying aura, an aura that made them feel very uncomfortable.

"Haha, do as you please. I'm just here to watch the show." Su Nan burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Hearing this, Shan Yuan and Qing Zhu's hearts slightly relaxed.

But Su Changqing, standing nearby, looked up in confusion.

"The voice sounds familiar... Have we met before?"

After glancing at the figure shrouded in divine light, Su Changqing thought for a moment and then shook his head.

How could a mere Divine Body Realm cultivator like him have encountered such a high-level figure? It must have been a coincidence...

"Since we've encountered the Imperial Demon King, we won't need to make another trip."

Qing Zhu turned to the Great Phoenix King and said, "Please convey a message to the Demon Emperor on behalf of the Elven Clan."

"In this life, the Elven Clan will emerge."

The power structure in the Demon Realm was actually quite similar to that of the Human Realm.

The Demon Emperor ruled over the central court, while the four Imperial Demon Kings guarded the four directions.

Among them, the Great Phoenix King was one of the four Imperial Demon Kings, corresponding to the Southern Domain of the Human Realm, governing tens of thousands of miles of land and leading nearly a hundred clans.

The other three Demon Kings were similar, each with their own territories, assisting the Demon Emperor in governing the entire Demon Realm.

But that was in the past.

If the Elven Clan emerged, half of the endless lands would have to be divided, an unspoken rule since ancient times.

Upon hearing this, the Great Phoenix King's expression changed instantly, his thoughts shifting between gloom and light.

After a while, he nodded and said in a deep voice, "I will convey your message to the Demon Emperor."

According to reason, the matters of Ancestor Spirits and the Demon Realm should have nothing to do with the Human Realm.

But at this moment, whether it was Su Nan, Jiye, or the Demon Lord, their faces were grave.

The Golden Age had arrived, and various Heavenly Caverns of Blessing would gradually appear.

Obviously, in such a situation, whoever occupied the largest territory would gain the upper hand.

The Demon Realm could have been on equal footing with the Human Realm, but if half of the endless lands were to be divided, would the Demon Realm let it go?

Now that the Golden Age had arrived, another great war was about to begin.

The heavens and earth fell silent, as various powers contemplated the upcoming changes in the situation.

At this time, Shan Yuan and Qing Zhu's task was complete, and they were just about to send Su Changqing and the others back to the Little Immortal Sect.

"No need to bother."

Su Changqing had already spotted Miao Ba and the others from the Little Immortal Sect in the distance. He smiled at the two elves, "Just leave him with us. The Sect Master and the Peak Masters will bring us back."

Hearing this, Miao Ba snapped out of his daze and quickly approached Su Changqing and the others.

"We've troubled the two seniors and even had you make a trip personally."

Miao Ba bowed respectfully, not daring to be presumptuous before the legendary Ancestor Spirits.

"It's nothing."

Qing Zhu smiled and waved her hand dismissively, then turned to Su Changqing and bowed, "In that case, we'll send you here, and Shan Yuan and I will return."

Facing Miao Ba, even though he was a Near-Emperor, Qing Zhu could ignore him.

But Su Changqing was different. No one understood the magnitude of the Elven King's emergence and the debt of gratitude the Elven Clan owed him.

Shan Yuan also bowed and said with a hearty laugh, "Farewell, Mister. If you need help in the future, come to the Spirit Realm to find us."

Hearing this, Su Changqing nodded with a smile and returned the bow, "Take care on your journey, and please don't hesitate to call on us again."

Shan Yuan and Qing Zhu smiled and nodded, then turned and left with large strides.

After seeing off the two elves, Su Changqing's expression remained unchanged. He was about to return to the Little Immortal Sect with the Sect Master and the others.

But when he turned around, he saw a group of people staring at him in disbelief.

At this moment, whether it was the Demon Sect, the Buddhist Sect, the Demon Realm, or the Human Realm, even the Imperial Demon Kings and Domain Lords, were all staring blankly at Su Changqing.

Two Ancestor Spirits of the Spirit Realm, Near-Emperor-level powerhouses, ancient beings born in the endless ages,

Were actually

Calling Su Changqing 'Mister'?!

(To be continued...)

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