Chapter 1757: Emperor's Methods

A vast aura spread as a phantom figure took shape, incredibly majestic, looking down upon all living beings. It stood before the Path to Immortality, in the center of the ancient land, as if awaiting the homage of all beings and the worship of emperors.

What kind of being was this? As soon as it appeared, it was incredibly powerful. Though merely a phantom, it nearly drained a significant portion of the vital essence from the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.

At this moment, all things in the universe withered. Everyone felt that the Grand Dao was becoming distant and vital essence was drying up. All divine marks, laws, and primal energy surged frantically towards Feixian Star, where a golden body was to be forged.

"How is this possible? Isn't Di Zun dead? Why is this happening?!" exclaimed the Myriad Dragon Emperor, startled but forced to believe the unfolding reality.

This was one of the most terrifying individuals in history, the last Heavenly Venerate of the Mythological Era, who was later said to have abandoned all divine arts, laws, and even cultivation, disappearing completely.

When he reappeared in the world, he was an infant, nurtured by heaven and earth. Upon his arrival, he absorbed the essence of all things in the universe, reaching an unparalleled and unprecedented level of reverence, unseen for ages.

What happened later was known throughout the world: he was invincible in heaven and earth, forging the most glorious path. No one could obstruct him even for half a step; the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands all submitted to him.

From then on, he was known as Di Zun. He ended the reign of the Heavenly Venerates in the Mythological Era, becoming the most revered person throughout all ages!

"The dead still want to cause trouble," roared a Supreme Being from the Immortal Mausoleum, launching an attack. "There is no true reincarnation in this world. If you're gone, don't come back to stir up chaos! Kill!"

"Indeed, since you've fallen and passed away, never reappear!" roared the Beast God, also attacking furiously.

All present were ancient emperors, the most powerful of their era. They never bowed to heaven or earth, believing themselves supreme. Even with Di Zun's ancient and formidable reputation, they could not truly be intimidated and chose to strike mercilessly.

As for the Nirvanic Heavenly Venerate, he had gone mad. His grey hair flew wildly, and he roared, unleashing an endless array of forbidden techniques as he charged forward with deadly intent.

"This is the supreme pure land sealed from the Chaotic Ancient Era," muttered the Snake-Dragon, no longer ignorant as he recalled past events. "It is indeed a place for becoming an immortal. When Di Zun attacked Kunlun, he didn't kill me; he sealed me here to use me for his own resurrection."

"Everyone from my era is dead," murmured the prehistoric creature, its mind turbulent and unstable. "The owner of the Desolate Pagoda suppressed me to guard the immortal path... Then, someone no weaker than the Desolate Heavenly Emperor came and re-arranged everything."

As these words were spoken, everyone was stunned. How ancient must that era have been, that there was someone as strong as Di Zun?

Of course, how could the owner of the Desolate Pagoda not be powerful!

This was too astonishing. The Desolate Pagoda was an immortal artifact, and the prehistoric creature had been sealed by its owner. These revelations unveiled too many secrets; people could not have imagined witnessing such a miracle.

The events unfolding today were too mysterious and astonishing.

Di Zun had passed away, perishing at the end of the Mythological Era. How could he reappear after such an immensely long and endless span of time, spanning the Primeval and Desolate Eras? This defied common sense.

Yet, that blurry phantom could not be false. Who else possessed such majesty, daring to look down upon all emperors and await their submission?

"Boom!" The Myriad Dragon Bell flew, sweeping across, its dazzling purplish-gold light electrifying the area.

The White Tiger roared to the heavens, and the white-haired Taoist's eyes flashed with cold lightning. Everyone unleashed a furious assault, charging forward together.

Di Zun's past exploits were not mere rumors. Even later generations of imperial experts had heard of them and dared not be careless. If his resurrection were to seize the Path to Immortality, it would be utterly vexing.

Heaven and earth collapsed, and the star sea shattered. The Nirvanic Heavenly Venerate, especially, was enraged, becoming wild with killing intent after his sanity recovered.

However, an inexplicable colossal force emanated from ahead. Rows of terrifying array platforms disintegrated everyone's attacks, transforming them into divine power that flowed into the phantom figure.

"He dares to steal our vital essence for his resurrection?!"

"He's just a dead ghost, still dreaming of coming back to life by possessing a corpse! Stop dreaming!"

Even more terrifying attacks commenced. The array platforms in front finally shattered, turning into dust. The phantom figure also faded considerably, but the vital essence gathered in this place did not diminish.

"Ah..." Suddenly, the Snake-Dragon roared, blood streaming from his brow, his soul burning, and large torrents of light rained from his body, disappearing into the ruins.

"No!" cried the prehistoric creature in extreme terror. Its facial expression froze, its body cracked all over, continuously bleeding, vital essence leaking, and its soul rapidly tearing apart.

"Di Zun, how cruel you are!" The Nirvanic Heavenly Venerate sat down. His body blossomed with blood, a terrifying blood-hole appeared on his brow, his soul was shattering, and all the imperial vital essence from his life flowed towards the chaotic land.

They had one common characteristic: the immortal iron chains on their bodies burned and melted, transforming into an unknown forbidden law that disintegrated them, sending them to their life's end.

Everyone's hair stood on end. Even the ancient Supreme Beings felt a sense of melancholy. Di Zun was too powerful; he had sealed three individuals, and after tens of thousands of years, they still could not escape death.

Di Zun had laid out this endgame when he was at his peak: if one day he were to meet with misfortune, he intended to use this place for his resurrection!

"Kill!" everyone shouted. This situation had to be stopped from continuing; they could not allow the mysterious Di Zun to resurrect himself through a corpse. The horrors he displayed were unsettling.

"Kill!" The six Supreme Beings activated their Imperial Dao laws, wielding their weapons to suppress and kill. Naturally, no one in this world could resist; everything shattered.

The chaotic land became ruins; runes were obliterated and vanished. Yet, a certain imprint remained, continuously lingering.

At the same time, the Snake-Dragon, the Nirvanic Heavenly Venerate, and the prehistoric creature all exploded. They had restrictions within them; this fate had long been predetermined and was not surprising.

With a rumble, three vast streams of vital essence merged, rushing towards an immortal well in the chaotic land. They instantly combined, forming a storm that re-formed the phantom figure.

"The Undying Immortal Array!"

"Terrifying array patterns have been laid in this place, always remaining intact. Does he truly intend to revive?"

"Kill!" The six Supreme Beings moved in unison, turning this star system to ashes. Feixian Star also shattered, leaving only this sealed land indestructible.

"There are traces of the Heavenly Emperor from the Chaotic Ancient Era, and also divine principles laid down by Di Zun. The combination of these two mighty forces has formed an immortal text, truly astonishing."

They exerted themselves, attacking with all their might, refusing to believe that six Supreme Beings could not destroy everything here.

"Boom!" The phantom figure shattered once more, but reappeared moments later, reassembling itself, immortal and indestructible.

"Refine him away!" someone suggested.

When they considered that the one to be refined was Di Zun, a strange emotion arose in their hearts: one of the most terrifying beings would thus be trampled upon by them.

Six streams of immortal fire surged together, forming a most terrifying great furnace. It enveloped the phantom figure, burning fiercely, with supreme laws crisscrossing, one after another.

"No, this is wrong! He needs our Dao flames! Quickly retract them!"

"What a Di Zun! He needs more than five Imperial Dao masters to ignite divine fire for him, to create hope for his resurrection!"

They were extraordinary individuals, understanding heaven and earth. As soon as they entered the fray, they quickly realized what was happening and swiftly retreated.

But that fire could not be extinguished. Because the Snake-Dragon, the Nirvanic Heavenly Venerate, and the prehistoric creature had all exploded, their flesh, blood, and vital essence had flowed into it and were now ignited, supplementing what Di Zun needed.

"He... has achieved his goal!"

"Impossible! With us here, he won't be able to resurrect!"

The six figures attacked again, suppressing and killing the phantom figure ahead.

With a hum, beams of light shot up from the chaotic land. These were divine chains of immortal order; they intertwined, forming a large net, outlining supreme rules and covering the cluster of divine fire.

"What powerful rules! Are these the laws formed by the fusion of the Heavenly Emperor's array from the Chaotic Ancient Era and Di Zun's later imprints?"

Everyone attacked furiously. The phantom figure remained indistinct within the net. However, at this moment, the universe changed, and inexplicable auras flowed everywhere.

"What is that?" Across the universe, some powerful races trembled. They saw streaks of green light slicing through the galaxy, rushing into the distance.

"Heavens, those are weapon fragments! How can they emit such powerful fluctuations? This is terrifying; these are immortal artifacts!"

Radiant light soared to the sky, and the universe trembled greatly. In many places, green light streaked across, illuminating eternity. That aura made people tremble and shiver all over; it was too powerful.

"It's fragments of the Cauldron of Immortality!"

"It really is! All the fragments are gathering towards Feixian Star!"

Finally, someone recognized what the green light was: it was the former Green Cauldron, and this time, it was going to reassemble and unify.

On Feixian Star, the six Supreme Beings naturally sensed this and were also astonished. One ancient fragment after another flew in, all burning fiercely and emitting brilliant immortal light, making their hearts pound.

"Clang," "Clang"... The green fragments merged, re-forging a cauldron there—ancient and mysterious, with three legs and two ears, verdant as if covered in rust, gradually taking shape.

Outside the realm, Ye Fan was surprised. He could sense that the portion of the cauldron he had controlled back then was also present, now truly merging into one!

Within the chaotic land, Di Zun's divine fire was indestructible. It melted together with the intertwined net of laws, and then together they plunged into the cauldron, undergoing forging and tempering, bringing the Cauldron of Immortality back to existence.

Di Zun could not resurrect, but his cauldron reappeared, having gained new life!

"Woo-hoo..." In the universe, mysterious laws, similar to deities, also flew in and plunged into the cauldron; it was the reappearance of the cauldron's laws and deities!

"Excellent! It's best that this cauldron reappears," the Beast God said mercilessly. "We can use it to break through the barrier of the Path to Immortality and help us become immortals. Di Zun, rest in peace; we will enter the immortal realm in your stead!"

Amidst clanging sounds, the Cauldron of Immortality reappeared, truly unified. All its cracks healed, and it was completely re-forged by divine fire.

Suddenly, the green cauldron vibrated. Its mouth aimed at a certain direction in the universe, frantically devouring. Not only did cosmic vital essence surge in, but a mysterious sensation also arose.

In a chaotic immortal land opened by Ye Fan, the Divine Child suddenly cried out tragically, as the immortal source that sealed him exploded.

Everyone was startled, then stared at him in surprise.

"What's wrong, you little rascal?" Li Tian shouted. Although they often teased the chubby boy, everyone was deeply concerned for him and had developed profound affection.

"It hurts! I'm flying away uncontrollably! I have to leave this place!" cried the Divine Child in terror.

"Hold him down!" Everyone rushed forward, trying to hold him down. However, a vast, unseen force emerged, shaking everyone off, pulling him away from the place.

Everyone was anxious. Whether it was Black Emperor, Hua Hua, or others, although they often mocked the chubby boy, they had long considered him family and loved ones. How could they allow harm to befall him?

"Sister Nannan, save me!" At the critical moment, the Divine Child called out to little Nannan.

The little girl had already run forward, continuously trying to grab the Divine Child. But in the end, she was a step too late, watching helplessly as he flew away.

"Woo-hoo... I don't want to die, save me!" These were the chubby boy's final cries.

"Divine Child, don't despair! Big Brother and I will definitely save you in the future!" Little Nannan shouted with tears in her eyes.

In the desolate sealed land of Feixian Star, with a flash of light, the Divine Child appeared, falling into the cauldron's mouth!