Chapter 48: Two Women in Dialogue, Ascension Not My Desire

Chapter 48: Two Women in Dialogue, Ascension Not My Desire

"East Emperor finally entered the Primordial Wasteland Forbidden Land. I wonder what he will gain this time?"

"We can't see anymore; the veil of mist has obscured everything. I wonder if there will be any conflict this time."

Many were still tracking Shaohua's movements. Some prayed for no further disturbances, as there had been enough major events in recent years.

Others secretly hoped for more battles, enjoying the chaos and the spectacle. The spirit of the spectator burned brightly within them.

Especially the old cultivators with waning lifespans—they yearned to witness such heaven-shaking, earth-shattering battles. If they could see such a confrontation, they would die content.

As East Emperor entered the Primordial Wasteland Forbidden Land, everyone thought nothing would happen. Suddenly, a rumbling sound erupted from within.

If not for the supreme formation patterns, the entire Eastern Wasteland would have trembled violently. Radiant celestial light burst forth, creating a grand spectacle that surged to the nine heavens.

"Oh no, East Emperor is clashing with the existence within the Primordial Wasteland Forbidden Land!"

"Another great battle is about to begin. East Emperor must win!"

The masses were shocked. East Emperor had already faced off against the Underworld and the Primordial Ancient Mine, winning both times. However, if he faced one battle after another, he might be outmatched, and many worried for him.

If anything happened to East Emperor, it was hard to imagine the tectonic shifts that would follow.

"Strange, by all accounts, this shouldn't happen. If my old friend were still around, East Emperor, considering the bloodline origins, wouldn't attack."

In the Celestial Mausoleum, the Longevity Heavenly Sovereign sighed softly, his expression impassive, believing the Perfect Saint Body had perished.

"It seems the world has lost another old friend. Ultimately, the path to enlightenment was not achieved."

Other Forbidden Zones also cast their gazes, having already been swept through once. East Emperor wouldn't go mad and return.

They didn't mind East Emperor battling the existence within the Primordial Wasteland Forbidden Land.

However, the rumbling continued without escalating into a fierce battle, leaving everyone puzzled. Was it a fight or not?

Only Shaohua herself knew the bitter truth. She had merely intended to transmit a spell to the Supreme Empress of Ruthlessness, but the Bronze Celestial Hall, a celestial artifact, perceived her actions as malicious.

Fortunately, the Celestial Hall was uncontrolled and couldn't subdue her.

But this stalemate couldn't last. To subdue the artifact, she would need to use her full strength, which would destroy the Primordial Wasteland Forbidden Land.

So, she decided to try to awaken the Supreme Empress of Ruthlessness.

Before achieving enlightenment, Shaohua had conceived several secret techniques. Due to various reasons, she only created the Eternal Seal.

After becoming an imperial sovereign, she perfected it and created the Decay Seal, which represented the decay of all things and the corruption of all laws. Everything would pass away, a profound insight born from her experiences of life and death, a true reflection of her inner state.

One who had not faced death could not create such a technique.

Similarly, the revival from decay, the return from silence, and the reversal of life and death, gave her another form of inspiration.

Though this secret technique was not yet fully perfected, she had to try it now.

Shaohua had already sensed a faint, blurry intention from the Supreme Empress of Ruthlessness, indicating that she was not entirely unaware of the outside world. This was why she decided to give it a try.

After all, this was the Supreme Empress of Ruthlessness. Even in her weakest state, she still had the power to protect herself.

Shaohua used one hand to resist the Bronze Celestial Hall, creating a divine domain, while the other hand continuously formed seals. She opened her mouth and recited scriptures, attempting to awaken the Supreme Empress of Ruthlessness.

The tremors beneath the Primordial Wasteland Forbidden Land lasted for three days and three nights. Shaohua could barely hold on; the Empress's condition was dire, and the help she could provide was minimal.

Suddenly, the Empress's form began to change, transforming from a child into a mature woman.

She looked so beautiful, her elegance unparalleled, her beauty so ethereal that it seemed unreal, serene and detached. Clad in a white robe, she exuded an otherworldly charm.

"Pay your respects, Empress."

Shaohua spoke, unable to resist marveling at the Empress's beauty, which was almost on par with her own.

The Empress's long, delicate lashes slowly fluttered, and her eyes opened, deep and vast like the sea, with a misty aura of chaos, reminiscent of the dawn of creation.

She raised her hand, and the Bronze Celestial Hall finally fell silent.

But then her expression became somewhat vacant, as if she had lost her luster. Several Celestial Metal Chains around her body emitted a soft jingle, but she remained unresponsive.

Shaohua sighed softly. What was going on? There was no way to communicate.

After a moment, the Empress seemed to regain some clarity and finally spoke, her voice like heavenly music.

"Your technique is very unique."

Then she fell silent again, her expression calm and serene, like a jade-carved beauty, beautiful and lustrous.

Shaohua's eyes flickered, realizing that this might be the Empress's best state at the moment. She stood up and approached the Empress, fully channeling the Eternal Seal.

Time seemed to pause, and even the temporal powers that pervaded the Primordial Wasteland Forbidden Land were neutralized, losing their terrifying effect.

The Empress closed her eyes, taking advantage of this rare opportunity to sever her Dao Fruit.

After a long while, the Empress of Ruthlessness opened her eyes again. The Celestial Platform glowed, and she severed her Dao Fruit, a radiant light piercing through the Primordial Wasteland, its destination unknown.

"Sit." The Empress's eyes regained their clarity, and she pointed in front of her. A cushion appeared, formed entirely of Dao energy.

Shaohua sat down, facing the Empress.

They were very close, and if this scene were to be known, it would surely shake the world.

Two Empresses who had eclipsed eternity, sitting face to face in conversation, the mere image was beyond imagination, even surpassing the beauty of the celestial maidens in the Celestial Realm.

The Empress of Ruthlessness opened her red lips and said, "I have severed my Dao Fruit and am about to begin my next life. I have little time left."

"I have come to return this chart." Shaohua raised the Celestial Treasure Chart and handed it back. She had studied it for a long time, and further examination would be futile.

The Empress of Ruthlessness took the chart, glanced at it, and placed it aside. "This chart contains divine mysteries, and I have not fully understood it. You might continue to study it."

"This chart records the mark of the Mortal Universe and conceals the void map of the Celestial Realm." Shaohua did not hide anything. Finding someone to discuss Dao with was rare, especially with the Empress of Ruthlessness.

The Empress was slightly surprised. "I didn't expect you to have figured it out. No wonder you came to return it. But are you truly certain?"

"The Celestial Realm certainly exists, and ascension is not a delusion. Even if we cannot enter the Celestial Realm, we can still achieve immortality in the Mortal World." Shaohua said earnestly.

The Empress closed her eyes and pondered for a long time before shaking her head. "Ascension is not my desire."

She did not wish to ascend, only to wait for someone to return in the Mortal World.

This was her obsession, for which she had been striving in the Mortal World.

Many peerless geniuses had failed to become emperors due to their obsessions, let alone achieve immortality. Yet, the Empress of Ruthlessness had risen against the tide because of her obsession, achieving the supreme heavenly emperor status, her radiance illuminating eternity!

(End of Chapter)

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