Chapter 1381: Defying Heaven

These were human figures descending from above a vast, chaotic sea of thunder. Each exuded an aura that dominated the heavens and disdained eternity. Beyond anything else, their sheer presence made even Great Sages tremble!

Who were these people? Many were instantly stunned. No one had ever seen figures suddenly emerge from a heavenly tribulation; it defied all logic.

"These aren't people; they're lightning transformed!" a young powerful individual exclaimed in shock.

Meanwhile, the older generation's lips trembled, and their bodies shook uncontrollably. Some knew what was happening, having glimpsed a great, heaven-defying secret.

These were successive bolts of humanoid lightning. How many throughout history had ever witnessed, let alone personally experienced, such a bizarre phenomenon? It was truly too strange!

"What are these? Emerging from a heavenly tribulation, are they gods? They make one's soul tremble!" Naturally, many people didn't understand, their bodies convulsing, involuntarily filled with awe and dread, unable to comprehend any of it.

To ordinary people, these were deities!

Otherwise, how could they descend from a heavenly tribulation, normally residing in the ninth heaven, now manifesting in the mortal world? It was too mysterious, causing hearts to pound.

"How can this be... Impossible, how could... this happen?!" Even Great Sages muttered, seemingly lost and filled with confusion.

Only they truly knew what was happening: these were ancient Great Emperors!

This was far too defying of natural order, utterly illogical, like a myth. One by one, young Great Emperors materialized from the heavenly tribulation, descending into the human world. Why was this happening?!

In the void, those figures possessed captivating divine appearances, each gazing down upon the world, looking down on all eternity, exuding an invincible aura, each an ultimate supreme being.

At this moment, they advanced one after another, their steps steady, as if cracking the ancient blue sky itself!

"One, two, three..." The Stone Man Holy Spirit counted carefully, his voice trembling, almost causing him to fall to his knees.

It wasn't just three or five, but a full nine figures, their presence dominating mountains and rivers. They stood there, gazing proudly across the vast cosmos, each possessing world-shaking divine might!

Anyone who had just glimpsed this great secret found it impossible to remain calm; their hearts churned with turbulent waves. This was too terrifying, leaving everyone petrified. How could a Sacred Body possess such a heavenly tribulation?

The Sacred Body from the Buried Emperor Star was about to defy the heavens!

"Great Emperors... these are all their forms from their youth..." Finally, a human protector arrived, trembling as he revealed the secret.

"Boom!"

The place could not be quiet; it was incredibly noisy. Everyone was shocked. This was an unprecedented marvel, something no one had ever witnessed or even heard of before.

"Elder, what exactly is happening?"

"Please, Great Sages, enlighten us and clear our doubts."

Many who heard this were overwhelmed with shock, unable to comprehend. They pleaded with the elders to explain, as this truly transcended normal understanding.

"This is a unique heavenly tribulation for the Sacred Body. The humanoid lightning bolts are... ancient Great Emperors!"

"Nine young Great Emperors... they are their divine forms from their youth, each proudly dominating past, present, and future. Their heroic bearing is magnificent, and their magical power reaches the heavens!"

This part of the sky became a cacophony as older figures haltingly revealed their guesses, and people finally understood what was happening.

All the powerful figures realized that Ye Fan was not arrogant. With the appearance of nine Great Emperors in their youthful divine forms, how many contemporary young supreme beings would it take to fight them?

One Di Tian? No, absolutely not enough!

Even adding a Great Demonic God wouldn't be enough; they still couldn't compare!

Even if Fairy Qing Shi, the Human King, the Goddess, and others were included, it would still be too weak, falling short. They still couldn't withstand nine young Great Emperors!

Everyone felt a chill down their spines. What Ye Fan had said was not arrogance at all. Asking everyone to attack together was actually modest; it would absolutely not be enough to fight nine young Great Emperors!

All the Sages were shocked. After careful consideration, they realized that even if they searched the entire ancient human path and gathered all the most exceptional individuals, they still couldn't defeat nine young Great Emperors combined.

How could one Di Tian be enough? It would require a group of young supreme beings! This was a truth that caused unavoidable shock and trembling.

Furthermore, even if nine supreme beings were found from across the entire universe and brought together, they would surely be defeated, with no chance of victory.

The strongest of these so-called supreme beings could at best match a Great Emperor in their youth. No matter how extraordinary, they could not surpass them, because "Emperor" was already the ultimate limit.

Had Ye Fan defied the heavens? This kind of heavenly tribulation was too terrifying; it simply shouldn't exist in the world.

How would he endure it? Could he overcome this hurdle? The answer was clearly no. Throughout history, no one had ever fought against nine Emperors and survived alone.

People's bones felt cold; they were all trembling with fear.

In that sea of thunder, each of the nine young Emperor figures filled them with terror, making them involuntarily want to kneel and worship.

"Awe-inspiring, deeply awe-inspiring!" At this moment, even Daoist Hundred Tribulations sighed thus.

In the distance, the expressions of the two Yin Gods turned grim; their hearts were filled with intense fear. Facing the nine young Great Emperors, they felt a soul-deep tremor.

This was because these individuals had truly existed, their "Dao" imprinted within the vast cosmos. Even if they were currently in the Saint King realm, their unique, self-asserting spirit and energy could still pierce the heart of any strong individual.

Qi Tian, the Human Ancient Road Protector, changed his expression. He couldn't accept this fact; Ye Fan's heavenly tribulation was too defying of natural order. His face was somewhat pale at this moment.

He clenched his fists but felt a sense of powerlessness. For the first time, he regretted: just what kind of person had he provoked?

Protector Qi Tian's heart was conflicted, and he pondered repeatedly, feeling an indescribable complexity. He deeply felt that he truly should not have troubled Ye Fan in the past; such a monstrous heavenly tribulation was absolutely terrifying.

This was a major threat. Once he grew, he would surely become terrifyingly formidable. Would there still be a path for Qi Tian's survival in the future? A fierce glint flashed in Qi Tian's eyes, and he tightened his Great Sage's fist.

However, he then relaxed his grip, filled with weariness and a sense of helplessness. Now, nine Saint King-level Emperor figures had appeared; if he dared to provoke them, the consequences would be unimaginable!

If a Great Sage dared to provoke them, nine figures of the same cultivation level would certainly appear. At that point, it would truly defy the world. Nine Great Sage-level Emperor figures would obliterate even gods; all Great Sages in this starfield would perish if they attacked together!

Qi Tian's face was grim, as if he had eaten a dead child. If he were to make a move, he would undoubtedly be blasted to dust, becoming mere sludge, with no suspense whatsoever.

In this starry sky, all the Sages trembled. It was the first time people had witnessed such a heavenly tribulation, and they were all filled with awe and dread.

In the past, Ye Fan had undergone tribulations in uninhabited places, unknown to anyone. Now, for the first time, this type of tribulation appeared before the world, destined to spread throughout the cosmos!

"Di Tian, Fairy Qing Shi, Great Demonic God, Human King, have you all arrived? Come on, all of you, attack together!" Ye Fan spoke, surrounded by the nine humanoid lightning bolts.

He immediately moved, charging towards Di Tian, determined to pull him into the fray and let him experience what it felt like to be besieged by nine young Great Emperors.

Di Tian was indeed somewhat shaken. He had already sensed the anomaly and was greatly startled to learn that these were the figures of ancient Great Emperors in their youth!

However, fleeing was not in the character of one vying for the Emperor's Path, especially when another competitor could survive under the siege of nine young Great Emperors. If he retreated, wouldn't that mean he was inferior to others?

Moreover, after his initial surprise, Di Tian's heart actually filled with anticipation. His blood began to boil, and an incredibly strong will to battle surged forth!

Who could possibly contend with ancient Great Emperors? They had lived glorious lives, ruled the heavens and earth, and commanded respect. Yet, in the hearts of some exceptional individuals of later generations, there was always a glimmer of hope, or perhaps regret: the inability to compete with the departed "Emperors."

Now, with this opportunity before him, Di Tian's warlike instincts revived. His battle blood surged, and his essence, energy, and spirit boiled!

He wanted to fight the divine forms of the ancient Great Emperors in their youth!

True heroes dared to challenge. To advance on the Emperor's Path, one needed immense courage and a mindset unafraid of ancient Great Emperors, and moreover, to match their battle achievements.

"Boom!"

In heaven and earth, the nine Great Emperors moved, striking at Ye Fan. Ye Fan also moved, simultaneously resisting and weaving through the starfield, pulling Di Tian into the conflict.

He possessed the fastest speed in the world. If he targeted someone, he could certainly catch them, and since Di Tian also desired to fight, he was naturally and smoothly drawn in.

Everyone was stunned, then secretly sighed in admiration. Di Tian truly lived up to his title as a young supreme being, possessing such great courage to voluntarily enter the tribulation and fight the Great Emperors in their youth!

"Ancient Great Emperors, huh? I've also arrived to compete!"

Just then, another figure appeared. Not very tall, slightly thin, yet emanating monstrous demonic power, with mountains of corpses and seas of blood manifesting behind him.

Endless white bones and countless creatures' blood piled up to form a divine platform, with that person standing atop it. The Great Demonic God Gu Huang had also arrived!

He possessed a powerful warrior's heart, willing to fight ancient Emperors at the same cultivation level. He was unmatched in divine bravery, transforming into a demonic god and charging forward.

Boom!

The most terrifying battle erupted. The nine young Emperor figures, overlooking the cosmos and star rivers, each possessed heaven-defying power. Every single one had been peerless in their respective historical eras, and at this moment, their past glory was rekindled.

This was a bloody slaughter, heaven and earth intertwined, chaos brewed, and billions of layers of lightning covered the area.

Right from the start, blood splattered. Di Tian was incredibly powerful, contending with one young Emperor figure, but there were nine former Lords of Heaven and Earth here, all of them in motion.

"Crack!"

One figure, with black hair like a waterfall and cold light gleaming in his eyes, descended from high above like a celestial god. His punch landed with immense power, almost annihilating Di Tian's body and spirit.

It was too terrifying. Emperors were unparalleled, dominating an entire era; there were no rivals in heaven or on earth.

Di Tian's shoulder was pierced through, gushing blood. His entire body was sent flying sideways, covered in blood, nearly killed and struck down on the spot.

He could manage fighting one person, but with an additional assailant suddenly attacking him, Di Tian immediately suffered heavy injuries!

"It's... Emperor Qing!"

"Heavens, that person... is actually Emperor Qing!"

Daoist Hundred Tribulations and an ancient demon both immediately changed color, recognizing the peerless figure who had descended from the sky and nearly obliterated Di Tian with a single punch.

"Three Realms Reincarnation, life after life carves my destiny!" Di Tian roared, his hair disheveled and his body covered in blood. He erupted with boundless divine light, repairing his injuries.

Then, he lunged back, charging towards Emperor Qing, determined to fight him.

"Demonic God Fist!"

Just then, the Great Demonic God also arrived, raising his fist to strike. He encountered a young Great Emperor, and boundless bloody aura surged, an anomaly born from the slaughter of countless beings.

At the same time, several more unique figures appeared in the starry sky. Some suspected that the supreme beings of the younger generation were all arriving.

"Fairy Qing Shi has arrived, it seems she's also entering the fray!" people exclaimed.

Everyone was shaken. Was a mythical era about to unfold? All the supreme beings were contending for dominance, each astonishingly talented and powerful to the extreme, daring to test their might against the ancient Great Emperors in their youth.

"All the supreme beings are appearing, competing for supremacy in the human realm. The Sacred Body has truly defied the heavens to have such a heavenly tribulation! This feels like a mythical era. Will legendary Chaos Bodies and others appear one by one?"

People trembled and murmured, feeling both anticipation and dread for this grand era.