Chapter 1651: Quasi-Emperor Dragon

In the ruined city, there were not many people, but their racial talents were exceptionally strong. Ye Fan and his companions left after gathering sufficient information.

Not long after they left, a silver-armored war god descended from the sky. His entire body glowed with dazzling moonlight, radiating immense brilliance as he landed directly before the city, shaking the very ground.

"Who destroyed the bounty list?" The fact that he could sense such things, coupled with his immense power, made many tremble, sensing an impending storm.

"'It was Ye Fan, the Human Sacred Body,' a Fire Thunder Bird replied truthfully after being fixed with a piercing gaze."

"'What? He's here too? Excellent! I'll eliminate him and that monkey once and for all!' The silver-armored war god shot into the sky and vanished in an instant."

However, Ye Fan and his companions had already departed from that area, heading towards the deepest reaches of the battlefield. This place was so vast that even the sun, moon, and stars appeared as mere specks of dust.

"Boom!" A deafening roar echoed through the void, causing the battlefield to tremble slightly. An indescribable aura began to spread, filling the world with an oppressive and somber atmosphere.

"'What's happening? What is this?' Aboard the Black Pearl, as the group navigated through the bloody mist in the dim world, they sensed this anomaly."

Subsequently, the ground continued to tremor, and in the distance, vast clusters of stars dimmed. The supremely powerful and oppressive aura grew even stronger!

"'Someone is undergoing tribulation—a Quasi-Emperor Tribulation!' The Black Emperor's expression turned incredibly serious and solemn. Even from this immense distance, the muffled thunderous sounds were audible, and some stars had been shattered by the power of the Dao. This was undoubtedly a Great Heavenly Punishment, a phenomenon rarely witnessed throughout history."

They speculated that someone in the deepest part of the battlefield had entered the Quasi-Emperor realm. The distance was truly astronomical, yet the lingering sensations and fluctuations clearly indicated the sheer terror of the lightning tribulation.

At this very moment, it wasn't just Ye Fan's warship tearing through space, flying at extreme speed and heading forward; others were doing the same. The Quasi-Emperor Tribulation was far too significant, prompting groups of people to rush towards it from all directions.

People's objectives varied. Some wished to witness this grand event firsthand, understanding that a Quasi-Emperor Tribulation was exceptionally rare throughout history and undoubtedly one of the most momentous events in existence; they sought to observe and expand their knowledge. Others, however, harbored unclear intentions. With the ongoing Emperor-level battles, it was clear a formidable enemy was on the rise, and some harbored murderous intent.

The battlefield was vast, and the stars appeared small, creating a surreal landscape. Ordinarily, it would be difficult to spot a single figure even across tens of millions of miles, yet now, people were involuntarily converging in one direction.

"'We're almost there; soon we'll see who is about to become a Quasi-Emperor.'"

Ye Fan and the others speculated it would be one of the Imperial Princes, such as Huang Xudao, Huo Qilin, or Divine Silkworm Daoist. They were incredibly powerful and had accumulated strength over many years, making them prime candidates to break through in this world following the great cosmic changes.

Breaking through now was considerably easier than it had been centuries ago.

"'Perhaps it's the person we least wish to become a Quasi-Emperor—someone from a Forbidden Zone of Life,' Pang Bo remarked. This was indeed a strong possibility, perhaps even the Thunder God with whom they had previously clashed."

From a great distance, they witnessed boundless lightning, interwoven with wisps of Dao chains that completely enveloped and sealed the area!

The battlefield was utterly barren and desolate. Below, colossal mountains shook violently, some even being completely flattened. It was crucial to remember that these were formations of rock and soil, created from the weathered flesh and blood of ancient Supremes.

Even though they no longer contained the laws of Great Emperors, having lost their essence blood and fully degraded into dust, they were no longer true Emperor bodies. Nevertheless, they were still formidable substances, and under normal combat conditions, mountains and peaks here would be incredibly difficult to topple.

However, amidst this lightning tribulation and within the terrifying electrical currents, conventional understanding was shattered. Some mountain peaks were uprooted and utterly pulverized below.

But compared to the celestial display, this was insignificant. In the heavens, vast swathes of stars dimmed and then exploded outright, as the lightning within the Quasi-Emperor Tribulation proved both dazzling and utterly terrifying.

The sound of collapsing mountains and roaring tsunamis made even the Great Sages tremble with fear. The lightning there was unlike any other, tinged with blood and brimming with murderous intent.

"'What is that? Who is it?' Everyone's eyes widened as they hid in various areas, staring into the void, their mouths dry, almost beyond speech."

It was a terrifying and utterly shocking sight: a colossal purple dragon suspended in the void, entangled and bound by countless chains, enduring relentless lightning strikes.

It stretched tens of thousands of miles long, its body covered in blood, its purple scales shimmering, though their luster was gradually dimming as it remained fixed in place, ensnared by numerous iron chains.

The dragon's oppressive aura was overshadowed by the immense power of the lightning, which struck it violently, causing it to tremble fiercely. It desperately struggled to break free, but liberation proved incredibly difficult.

"'What's happening?!' Many found it inconceivable. How could a true dragon be bound here, subjected to the onslaught of a lightning tribulation?"

People had come to witness a Quasi-Emperor Tribulation, yet they were met with this bewildering sight, leaving each of them stunned. Could it be that this wasn't a Quasi-Emperor Tribulation at all, but rather a dragon undergoing transformation?

Or perhaps it was an unusual omen from the heavens—a dragon entering the mortal world, only to be struck by divine punishment and suffer here?

"'It's this dragon undergoing tribulation!' Finally, someone revealed the truth. This heavenly punishment was merely somewhat peculiar, differing from what was typically observed. In fact, it *was* a Quasi-Emperor Tribulation."

Those seemingly solid iron chains were, in fact, not physical at all. They were chains of divine order, gigantic bonds woven from the tribulation generated by the void itself.

"'This Quasi-Emperor Tribulation has manifested its own unique Dao, weaving restrictive chains. As long as the dragon breaks through the obstruction and snaps these divine chains, it will succeed!'"

Ye Fan and his companions arrived, their warship halted in the void, concealing itself ten thousand miles away using deceptive array patterns, careful not to approach too closely.

Indeed, everyone kept a significant distance, fearing that the Quasi-Emperor Tribulation might affect them.

The area was ablaze with lightning, which had long since dispersed the crimson malevolence, clearing the sky. There was no need to worry about failing to witness the tribulation.

"'Somewhat familiar!' Ye Fan immediately furrowed his brow, an unsettling premonition vaguely stirring within him."

"Boom!" Suddenly, a terrifying sword light, spanning tens of thousands of miles, ignited and pierced through heaven and earth, striking directly at the great dragon in the void, intent on slaying it.

Someone had made a move, attempting to take its life while it was undergoing tribulation!

The battlefield was vast, attracting all manner of individuals. It was impossible for everyone to be honorable and engage in fair combat.

"Boom!" Simultaneously, a mountain peak rose into the air, dazzling brightly as it hurtled towards the great purple dragon. Evidently, it was a treasure seal, now magnified to the size of a mountain.

This was a deadly maneuver. Two grand masters had launched their attack, seizing the opportune moment. This critical juncture allowed for no interruption.

If the attacks were to connect, or if the purple dragon's metamorphosis were interrupted, it could potentially cause it to fall from its current realm, or even perish on the spot—a truly perilous situation.

Suddenly, the heavens and earth trembled, and a grand bell resonated. Then, another colossal purple dragon tore through the air from the distance, instantly pulverizing both the sword light and the mountain peak.

Moreover, an immense and pervasive pressure descended, as though an ancient Emperor had awakened!

"'It truly is them—that clan!' Ye Fan's expression turned solemn."

These were their sworn enemies, individuals from the Myriad Dragon Nest. They had clashed with them in the past, and with the aid of the Human Demon Elder, they had nearly annihilated the entire clan.

The colossal purple dragon that appeared later did not enter the sea of lightning. It was, in fact, the Divine Mark Purple Gold Myriad Dragon Bell—an ancient Emperor artifact!

In an era where nearly all Emperor artifacts had been shattered, the emergence of such a weapon severely disrupted the balance and threatened the safety of many.

"'Could it be the Dragon Girl of the Myriad Dragon Nest undergoing tribulation? The aura doesn't feel right.'"

Everyone else was equally astonished. They had never imagined an ancient Emperor artifact would be stationed there, protecting the one undergoing tribulation. Who would dare to act recklessly now? That would be inviting death!

In the present era, only a handful of Emperor-level artifacts had survived, many having been destroyed in that terrible turmoil. This artifact now represented the highest deterrent.

"'Aooooooh...' Suddenly, a dragon's roar shook the nine heavens. The purple dragon within the lightning tribulation broke free from its restraints, snapping every chain of divine order. It was drenched in blood, nearly crippled, almost reduced to a pulpy mess, yet it had succeeded."

"'Henceforth, a new Quasi-Emperor exists in the heavens and earth!'"

Boom! An overwhelming aura erupted, and the purple dragon's body flashed with brilliant light. It had endured the trial; the heavenly tribulation concluded, and it began to mend its injured form.

Furthermore, at that moment, it transformed into human form. Surprisingly, it wasn't the Dragon Girl, but an old man with shoulder-length purple hair and a somewhat hunched figure.

He was truly ancient. Even as a Quasi-Emperor, his skin was loose, and his face was deeply lined with wrinkles. Aside from his purple hair retaining some luster, he appeared utterly decrepit.

"'An old dragon... Does the Myriad Dragon Nest still possess such a peerless powerhouse?'"

"'It's him! I can't believe he's still in this world and has become a Quasi-Emperor. It's unavoidable; we are destined for a confrontation!' Ye Fan sighed."

This was the father of Great Saint Qianlun of the Myriad Dragon Nest!

In the past, Great Saint Qianlun and his astonishingly aged father had acted together, using an Imperial Dao artifact to suppress Human Demon Dongfang Taiyi.

After countless ages, only Great Saint Qianlun had appeared in later generations; his elderly father had remained in a semi-comatose state, widely believed to be on the verge of passing away.

Who could have predicted that today, he would achieve Quasi-Emperor status!

This old individual had personally sealed the Human Demon back then, temporarily sparing his life to obtain the Taiyin and Sun Ancient Scriptures for reference in comprehending the Dao.

All indications pointed to this old dragon's preposterous power; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to revive and undergo tribulation to become a Quasi-Emperor in his advanced and frail state.

"'My son, your father has revived, and I shall avenge you!' His first declaration upon succeeding was vengeance."

In the past, the Human Demon had gone to settle accounts with their clan, utilizing Ye Fan's green bronze cauldron to breach the Myriad Dragon Nest, slaying Great Saint Qianlun and forcing their entire clan to flee Beidou.

At that time, the old dragon was in a state of living death and had not yet revived; he had been taken away by the Dragon Girl. Now, he had truly returned with formidable power.

"'According to legends, excluding the time he spent sealed within the divine source, this old dragon's true age must be around eight thousand years, correct?!'"

A Great Saint of eight thousand years should have perished long ago, yet this old dragon defied all odds to become a Quasi-Emperor. A breakthrough at such an advanced age was almost unprecedented, if not truly unique throughout history!

A purple figure flew forth; the Dragon Girl had appeared, the miniaturized Myriad Dragon Bell suspended above her head. Her demeanor was peerless, and she exuded an air of superiority over all others.

"'Let us ascend to the starry sky and slaughter all the barbarians! I shall await the appearance of that Human Demon!' The old dragon roared, his murderous aura surging for tens of thousands of miles."

Everyone was stunned. Having just achieved Quasi-Emperor status, the old dragon was already so volatile and brimming with such potent murderous intent—a truly rare sight throughout history.

"'Let's finish him off!' the Black Emperor stated icily."

"'Exactly, we must eliminate him here!' Pang Bo added. This was an immense menace that absolutely had to be eradicated."

As for the Wild Man, his eyes gleamed with a cold light, revealing an incredibly solemn expression. This matter concerned the safety of their entire tribe; this old dragon was extremely dangerous and had to be eliminated.

Ye Fan had not anticipated that upon arriving at this battlefield, their first truly difficult confrontation would be against the Myriad Dragon Nest, and with such an unexpected adversary at that.

"'You wish to annihilate the barbarians?' Just then, an old man emerged from the distant sky, his upper body bare and clad in animal skins, carrying a large bone club as he approached, step by slow step."

The old dragon's eyes immediately sharpened, his body trembling with excitement. He declared, "'It's you, Human Demon! To think you're also on this battlefield! All the better; we shall settle our scores, and I will send you to your end!'"