Chapter 416: The Head of the Heavenly Exalted

Chapter 416: The Head of the Heavenly Exalted

The Primordial Ancient Land was obliterated.

The news of numerous ancient emperors shedding blood spread far and wide.

In an instant, the Five Great Realms were thrown into turmoil.

Many cultivators were filled with shock.

Clearly, none of them had expected that Gu Qingfeng would actually take action against the forbidden zones, and that his first move would be to wipe out the entire Primordial Ancient Land.

After all, there were many forbidden zones in the world, and the Primordial Ancient Land was undoubtedly one of the oldest.

In the past, many emperors at their peak had attempted to conquer the Primordial Ancient Land, but all had ended in failure.

Now, Gu Qingfeng had effortlessly obliterated the entire Primordial Ancient Land, erasing it from the Ancient Realm, leaving everyone in awe.

At the same time, these cultivators realized that the power of the Green Wind Emperor was likely even more terrifying than rumored.

Especially when the Heavenly Ruler, which had wiped out the entire Primordial Ancient Land, was recognized by some who had witnessed it.

"That jade ruler is the same supreme treasure that slew the Nether Emperor, isn't it?"

"A supreme treasure that can suppress an emperor from afar—what kind of imperial weapon is this?"

The cultivators were filled with terror, as the infamy of the Heavenly Ruler had deeply ingrained itself in their minds.

After all, even the most powerful imperial weapons of the past could never have suppressed an emperor from a distance. Now, the Heavenly Ruler was undoubtedly the supreme treasure of the Ancient Realm.

And it was likely the supreme treasure of the Ancient Realm since ancient times.

When the news of the Primordial Ancient Land's destruction spread, the emperors of other forbidden zones instinctively felt a sense of panic.

"Damn it, the Primordial Ancient Land had over a dozen emperors in slumber, including ancient-era emperors. How could it be so easily flattened?"

"If Gu Qingfeng comes here, how will we resist him?"

Some emperors were filled with fear. The news of the Primordial Ancient Land's destruction had a profound impact on them.

But at that moment, the void shattered.

A jade-colored ruler spanned billions of miles, carrying the power of three thousand worlds, and descended with overwhelming force. The forbidden zone trembled violently.

"This is Gu Qingfeng's supreme treasure!"

"The Heavenly Ruler—"

An emperor gazed at the jade ruler, the characters "Heavenly Ruler" on its body seemingly containing boundless Dao essence, causing him to feel an instinctive sense of dread.

At that moment, an ancient emperor could no longer contain his anxiety and hastily spoke, "Green Wind Emperor, please hold. This emperor is willing to submit to the Divine Martial Dynasty—"

"I gave you a chance, but now that I am here, there is no possibility of your submission!"

A cold voice emanated from the Heavenly Ruler, and then the supreme treasure descended with a thunderous force.

The ancient emperors roared in anger, each striving to reach their peak strength to fight to the death, but in the face of the supreme treasure, their struggles seemed laughably futile.

The jade-colored ruler descended.

The great Dao of the forbidden zone shattered, and as the ancient emperors came into contact with the Heavenly Ruler, their physical bodies exploded, turning into blood mist that scattered.

Emperors shed blood!

All the cultivators who witnessed this were filled with dread.

"The Heavenly Ruler... This thing is not just an imperial weapon. Could it be from the Immortal Realm?!"

The Dustless Emperor's body trembled, his fear uncontrollable as he witnessed the obliteration of a forbidden zone. The shock was profound for this ancient emperor.

An imperial treasure of the Immortal Realm!

It could only be an imperial treasure of the Immortal Realm!

Otherwise, the Heavenly Ruler could not have achieved such a feat, slaying numerous emperors with a single strike and erasing an entire forbidden zone.

"No wonder Gu Qingfeng could advance so quickly and defy heaven. It seems he has obtained a boon from the Immortal Realm. The emergence of such a powerful figure will inevitably open the gates of the Immortal Realm; this is an opportunity for this emperor..."

The Dustless Emperor's eyes flickered with calculation, and he made a decision, immediately heading to the Eastern Domain.

...

At the same time, as the Heavenly Ruler suppressed a forbidden zone, Gu Qingfeng entered another forbidden zone alone, overwhelming numerous ancient emperors with his absolute strength.

Despite these emperors reaching their peak strength, they could not stir up any storm in the presence of Gu Qingfeng.

"Impossible... You have only been an emperor for a few years. How can your power be so great?!"

An ancient emperor's face was filled with disbelief. In the next moment, he was shattered by a single punch from Gu Qingfeng. His once mighty imperial body now seemed frail and weak, with his spirit and soul extinguished on the spot.

This scene.

It sent chills down the spines of the other Emperors.

"This boy cannot be confronted with brute force!!"

"Retreat... We can always regroup if we have the chance to fight another day!"

After the loss of several ancient Emperors, the remaining mighty figures finally lost all thoughts of resistance. They tore through the void, fleeing into the chaotic realms beyond.

For them, as long as they delved deep into the chaos, even if Gu Qingfeng possessed unparalleled power, he would never be able to track them down.

The chaos was vast, with countless star systems. If one truly wished to hide, even an Emperor would find it impossible to locate them.

"Now you think of fleeing? It’s too late!"

Gu Qingfeng sneered, and then a divine aura of the Great Dao emerged in his eyes. The Heavenly River spanned the universe, as if the Netherworld had been born from it, instantly sealing the heavens and the earth.

Under such overwhelming power, even the strength of an Emperor could not budge it in the slightest.

"No—!!"

The numerous Emperors were filled with shock and anger. They struggled to resist, but when the shadow of the Netherworld swept over, they were all engulfed, their lives and doctrines vanishing in moments.

Beneath the Netherworld!

All living beings were buried!

Even though Gu Qingfeng had only just begun to grasp the Great Dao of the Netherworld, barely harnessing a tiny fraction of its power, it was more than enough to deal with the Emperors.

At this moment.

After burying numerous ancient Emperors, the shadow of the Netherworld continued to surge, devouring all the forbidden zones and their Dao auras, reducing them to nothingness.

Gu Qingfeng took a slow step forward, the Heavenly River beneath his feet like a celestial river, guiding him to the other forbidden zones.

...

On that day.

The beings of the Ancient Realm looked up at the sky, seeing the great river of Dao spanning heaven and earth, its yellow hue casting a shadow that became a nightmare for countless cultivators.

The moment the Netherworld descended, one forbidden zone after another fell silent.

Whether they were ancient Emperors or Emperors from the Desolate Ancient Era, all the forbidden zones were unable to stir the slightest ripple. Under the suppression of the Netherworld, they were instantly annihilated.

In the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land!

Deep within this forbidden zone, a formidable and terrifying power suddenly erupted. An ancient Emperor, cloaked in a blood-red robe with hair as white as snow, stepped out of the Life Ancient City and instantly launched an attack on the other ancient Emperors.

The sudden turn of events left the other ancient Emperors in the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land in shock.

"Blood Demon Emperor!!"

"What are you doing... With a great enemy before us, do you intend to start an internal conflict!?"

The Life Ancient City exploded, and an ancient Emperor, his face filled with rage, glared at the Blood Demon Emperor with a look of dread.

The Blood Demon Emperor’s face twisted into a cold, ruthless smile: "Gu Qingfeng’s strength has surpassed the realm of Emperors. Even if you are numerous, how can you possibly be his match?

Why not offer your life essence to help this Emperor recover to his prime?

Then, this Emperor will slay Gu Qingfeng, avenging all of you!"

Upon hearing this, the ancient Emperor’s face turned pale. Just as he was about to speak, the Blood Demon Emperor struck, taking a step forward. A sea of blood surged behind him, and a blood-red divine sword, exuding a thick, bloody aura, pierced through the void, heading straight for the Emperor.

Without a second thought, the ancient Emperor attempted to transcend his limits to fight the Blood Demon Emperor.

However.

Their battle lasted only a moment before the ancient Emperor was pierced by the blood-red divine sword, nailed to the ground of the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land.

The sword absorbed a large amount of life essence, and in no time, a torrent of blood rained down, and the ancient Emperor was completely destroyed.

"Hmm... The life essence of an Emperor is indeed extraordinary. With ten or eight more Emperors, not only will this Emperor recover to his peak, but I might even advance further!"

The Blood Demon Emperor’s aura continued to rise, and a sickly smile appeared on his face.

Emperor’s life essence!

This was something he had long desired!

In the past, the forbidden zones were peaceful, and the Blood Demon Emperor did not dare to act rashly.

If he were to slaughter other Emperors and steal their life essence, it would inevitably make the other Emperors wary and unite against him.

Despite his confidence in his own strength, the Blood Demon Emperor had no guarantee of withstanding all the Emperors of the forbidden zones.

But this time was different.

Gu Qingfeng was sweeping through the forbidden zones, giving the Blood Demon Emperor his chance.

Now.

The Blood Demon Emperor intended to use this opportunity to slay all the Emperors in the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land, using their life essence to enhance his cultivation.

After all, the Blood Demon Emperor also harbored deep fear towards Gu Qingfeng, who could sweep through the forbidden zones.

Without enhancing his strength, he had no confidence in confronting Gu Qingfeng.

...

When the Blood Demon Emperor began his slaughter, the ancient Emperors of the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land could no longer sit idly by.

One by one, the Emperors emerged from the Life Ancient City, engaging in a fierce battle with the Blood Demon Emperor.

This battle.

It drew the attention of many.

Many of the Northern Domain’s strong figures turned their gazes toward the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land, where a sea of blood surged, and the terrifying imperial might was overwhelming, trapping ancient Emperors and making it difficult for them to break free.

"Blood Demon Emperor!"

In the Primeval Era’s Feng Family, a Feng Family Sage King’s expression was grave, his eyes filled with shock.

Blood Demon Emperor!?

Upon hearing this, many of the Feng Family’s strong figures looked puzzled.

The Feng Family Sage King spoke solemnly, "In ancient times, there was an Emperor who styled himself the Blood Demon. He once slaughtered countless beings with his own hands, which later provoked the anger of the Taiyi Divine Dynasty. The Taiyi Divine Lord personally intervened, severely wounding the Blood Demon Emperor.

After that, he disappeared.

Rumors outside claimed that the Blood Demon Emperor had fallen at the hands of the Taiyi Divine Lord, but now it seems that this rumor was false. He has been hiding in the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land all along!"

Hearing the Sage King’s words, the other cultivators’ expressions turned grim.

The Taiyi Divine Lord!

He was not only the strongest figure in ancient times but also ranked among the top three Emperors of all generations, perhaps even the first.

Of course...

Since the emergence of the Qingfeng Emperor, whether the Taiyi Divine Lord could still be called the first was a matter of debate.

But one thing was certain: even if he wasn’t the first, he was at least among the top three.

For the Blood Demon Emperor to survive at the hands of such a powerful figure, it was evident how formidable he was.

"Do you think, Ancestor, that the Qingfeng Emperor can subdue the Blood Demon Emperor?"

Feng Tianci asked solemnly.

The Feng Family Sage King shook his head. "It’s hard to say. Let’s wait and see. These ancient Emperors have too many tricks up their sleeves. Dealing with such a powerful opponent is not that simple.

If the Blood Demon Emperor emerges and the Qingfeng Emperor fails to subdue him, it could spell a great calamity for our human race!"

The Blood Demon Emperor had already caused a deluge of blood in ancient times. If he were to emerge now, it would be disastrous, especially for the Northern Domain’s forces. Even the Feng Family would be nothing in the face of the Blood Demon Emperor.

So.

The Feng Family Sage King now only hoped that Gu Qingfeng could subdue the Blood Demon Emperor. Otherwise, he would have to consider abandoning the Feng Family’s legacy and seek refuge in other great realms.

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Boom!

Gu Qingfeng took a step into the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land, causing the Blood Demon Emperor, who was already battling other ancient Emperors, to look grim.

Although he had already restored his peak strength by consuming the essence of several Emperors, advancing further was a challenge.

Gu Qingfeng’s appearance was not a good sign.

Gu Qingfeng, as if reading the Blood Demon Emperor’s thoughts, stood with his hands behind his back, and spoke calmly.

"Go ahead, this Emperor will give you a chance!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, the Blood Demon Emperor fell silent.

After a moment, he let out a sinister laugh. "Well done, Qingfeng Emperor. You truly are the strongest of your time. Such courage, even the Taiyi Divine Lord cannot match you."

This statement.

The Blood Demon Emperor was clearly trying to flatter Gu Qingfeng, as he was also worried that Gu Qingfeng might break his word and attack him.

However.

Gu Qingfeng did not respond, merely watching the scene unfold.

Seeing this, the Blood Demon Emperor no longer hesitated and continued his assault on the other ancient Emperors.

At his peak, the Blood Demon Emperor’s strength was overwhelming. Ordinary ancient Emperors could not withstand more than three strikes before being subdued.

Gu Qingfeng watched as the ancient Emperors were slaughtered one by one, his expression unchanged. Instead, his gaze turned toward the deepest part of the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land.

There, a terrifying aura of the Great Dao permeated, making it difficult even for Emperors to penetrate.

But for Gu Qingfeng, he could see through the obstruction and clearly perceive the scene within.

"A head!"

"Is this the secret of the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land?"

In Gu Qingfeng’s line of sight was a head, a head as large as a mountain, with glaring eyes that seemed to encompass the entire cosmos, as if it could take in all of chaos.

Despite the head having fallen countless ages ago, it still emitted a terrifying aura. Even with Gu Qingfeng’s current strength, facing such an aura was a significant burden.

Therefore.

Gu Qingfeng could determine.

The owner of this head must have been a being beyond the Da Di realm.

"Heavenly Exalted!"

Two words came to Gu Qingfeng’s mind.

This was the head of a true Heavenly Exalted, the very source of the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land’s creation. (End of Chapter)

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