Chapter 1768: Five Hundred Years

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Plants withered and flourished anew; snow and green shoots came and went. The mortal world changed, and countless generations passed away, turning into dust.

The river of time flows ever forward, never to return. In the blink of an eye, five hundred years have passed, and the world has undergone significant changes.

Discussions of the path to immortality and longevity have filled the world for five hundred years. All cultivators have been talking about it, and achieving immortality has become the hottest topic.

Someone achieved immortality, shattering an ancient myth and astonishing the mortal realm. Initially, people didn't believe it, but the truth emerged from the Forbidden Zones and the Heavenly Court, shaking the entire cultivation world.

The once unreachable Immortal Realm has been successfully entered. The threshold that was impossible to cross in the past can now barely hinder anyone. How could this not make one's heart tremble?

At the same time, all cultivators were invigorated, like travelers who had long stumbled in darkness, finally seeing a lighthouse of hope. Their confidence was greatly boosted.

But is that truly the case?

Ye Fan didn't know. For all these years, he had been silent and reticent, spending most of his time meditating and contemplating on a towering black cliff that reached into the clouds.

Sometimes he sat for decades, remaining motionless as if he had entered nirvana, becoming part of the mountain itself. He felt no joy or sorrow, and when his eyes occasionally opened, it was as if ancient eons were flowing through them.

This was Mount Undying. Its majestic peaks and towering cliffs, thousands of ren high, were each as black as ink, reaching into the sky and surrounded by the sun, moon, and stars. This former Forbidden Zone had now become a vital stronghold of the Heavenly Court.

What an extraordinary feat! When Mount Undying was first established within the Heavenly Court, the whole world trembled. Ye Fan had pacified this Forbidden Zone, transforming it into a courtyard for the Heavenly Court—an unparalleled display of divine might.

Without a doubt, the Heavenly Court had now become a colossal power. Throughout the mortal realm, few could rival it.

Of course, the Forbidden Zones would always be the mortal realm's greatest enemies. No matter how powerful a force or how glorious a heritage, they would all be troubled and wary when facing the ancient supreme beings.

Furthermore, another incredibly powerful force had risen during these five hundred years. They sought to establish an Immortal Court for the demon race, solely due to the appearance of the Golden Crow Great Emperor.

After five hundred years of cultivation, the Golden Crow Great Emperor had continuously undergone tribulations, making up for his past deficiencies. The entire universe was filled with his aura, almost as if heaven and earth were merging into one.

This was the most terrifying omen. A Great Emperor's claim of invincibility was not mere talk; he would suppress all paths, ruling supreme, destined to enjoy a lifetime of unparalleled glory.

Firesang Star had become a pilgrimage site in recent years. The patriarchs of all major demon clans led their heroes and prodigies to pay homage, prostrating themselves before the current Demon Emperor, whose might intimidated all corners of the universe.

Had it not been for someone achieving immortality against the heavens in this era, the Golden Crow's ascension to Emperor would certainly have been the hottest topic in ten thousand years. This was a miracle: a demon supreme, having lived for two lifetimes, had finally attained the Dao.

How many could witness a living Great Emperor?

In this era, people were fortunate enough to witness him undergo tribulation and become a supreme being. All races across the universe trembled, and regardless of their past relations with the Golden Crow clan, they all had to seek an audience.

Because no one wanted to offend a true Great Emperor!

In recent years, the Golden Crow clan had reigned supreme. They dominated powerfully, looking down upon all other races and had become an incomparable supreme imperial clan.

The only thing they felt was lacking was that there was still Ye Fan in this world—an invincible Sacred Body capable of killing supreme beings from the Forbidden Zones—who had diverted some of the Golden Crow Great Emperor's prestige.

In fact, over the years, even more people had come to pay homage to the Heavenly Court. Ye Fan had truly carved out an invincible and glorious record, dominating the world, and was even more terrifying.

At this moment, as his eyes opened and closed, his gaze reached the far corners of the universe. He saw someone engaged in a great battle deep within the cosmos, with flames soaring to the sky and a Golden Crow streaking across, currently clashing with a disciple of the Heavenly Court.

Finally, with a flash of light, one of Hua Hua's disciples, holding an alms bowl, took in a powerful Golden Crow and suppressed it.

For all these years, only people from the Heavenly Court dared to do this. Otherwise, which other clan would dare? With the Demon Emperor presiding, and the Golden Crow clan possessing imperial blood and revered by all, their aura devoured mountains and rivers, and wherever they passed, all other clans had to retreat.

Only the Heavenly Court dared to take action. They did not stir up trouble, but if a Golden Crow provoked them, they would strongly suppress and kill it, or even tame it as a mount.

Therefore, these two major forces were not very harmonious, and their relationship was somewhat tense.

Ye Fan turned his head, looking in another direction. Being at his level of power, he could naturally roam the boundless void and survey countless star systems without needing to emerge from seclusion.

There, nine flood dragons pulled a chariot, soaring across the sky, majestic and domineering. The aura of an Emperor emanated, and the Great Dao rumbled, as many sages accompanied and followed alongside.

This was a troop, each individual extraordinary, creating a grand spectacle. Nine flood dragons spanned the cosmos, with sages serving as their soldiers, truly awe-inspiring, like a divine king descending to inspect the mortal realm.

But at this moment, someone rushed forward and with a loud shout, said, "Who do we have here? So it's the sole Crown Prince of the Golden Crow clan! You've crossed the line. Are you trying to patrol my Heavenly Court?"

The one who blocked them was Yang Xi. Five hundred years had passed, and his vital energy soared, his magical power vast as the sea. He now possessed the aura of an unrivaled warrior. What remained unchanged was his courage; he was still a battle maniac, just as before.

In the past, Great Yi shot down nine suns, and only one Golden Crow survived, which was the person in the chariot. It had fled back to Firesang Star and was currently the Golden Crow Great Emperor's only offspring.

With the rise of the Demon Emperor, his status was naturally beyond noble!

However, he was also someone the Heavenly Court greatly desired to eliminate. Led by Earthlings like Pang Bo, Zhang Wenchang, and Hua Hua, they eagerly sought an opportunity to kill him.

Because Great Yi held a revered position in their hearts; he was a hero.

These individuals were indignant, and their resentment naturally spread to many in the Heavenly Court. Yang Xi and Hua Hua had an exceptionally close relationship, so he naturally wanted to help Hua Hua achieve his wish.

"Hmph."

A cold snort came from the chariot, expressing strong displeasure with Yang Xi, saying, "I am merely patrolling my demon divine domain. What business is it of yours?"

"You've already crossed the boundary," Yang Xi laughed heartily. "If you want to fight, come! I've been looking forward to it!"

"Boom!"

He extended a large hand and struck forward, directly launching an attack. The Heavenly Court now feared no major power, and since the opponent had crossed the line, he naturally wouldn't be polite.

"Crack!"

The chariot shattered, and a golden rainbow shot forth. The Golden Crow Crown Prince's eyes gleamed with cold light. He opened his mouth and spat out a volcanic seal, which had the terrifying momentum to suppress the ancient heavens.

"Is this a treasure your old man refined for you? It's truly remarkable, embodying seventy percent of the Spirit Fire Mountain. Too bad it's still not enough!"

Yang Xi laughed heartily and slapped down with his palm, striking the massive volcanic seal with his bare hand. Lava surged, the divine mountain erupted, and the seal's etchings vanished.

All the sages were appalled. This person was practically a second Ye Fan. This was a weapon refined by the Demon Emperor for his son, yet it was destroyed! How powerful must his physical body be?

"Are you forcing me?" the Golden Crow Crown Prince snorted coldly. He stood up from the shattered chariot, and a large golden bell appeared above his head, its ancient divine chime reverberating through the ages.

It was actually the Demon Emperor's weapon! The Emperor Bell was on him.

"What a fine treasure!" Yang Xi said. "This golden bell would suit my senior brother Ye Tong well. It would be perfect as his weapon."

"Young friend, you jest," the great bell slowly emitted the voice of an imperial-level deity.

Then, a massive golden beam of light shot out, slicing through the universe, dividing the area in half—a clear demarcation. With another tremor from the great bell, resplendent light filled the sky, enveloping everyone as they slowly retreated back to the demon domain.

Yang Xi smiled and did not pursue.

Over the years, he had severely suppressed his own cultivation, hoping that one day when he broke through, he could directly confront the Emperor Bell bare-handed, facing an extreme imperial weapon.

In the Heavenly Court's Divine Garden, within Mount Undying, Ye Fan sat cross-legged on the black cliff. After witnessing everything in the universe, his expression remained calm.

Another area of Mount Undying was lush and vibrant. There stood an ancient tree, shimmering with radiant light, its trunk gnarled and powerful like a coiled dragon. A group of fresh-faced, energetic children were meditating, earnestly comprehending the Dao.

That was another generation. Among them were Li Heishui's grandson, Dongfang Ye's fourth-generation descendant, Li Tian's great-great-grandson, and the descendants of Heavenly Generals. All of them possessed boundless potential.

The Dao Comprehension Ancient Tea Tree glowed with brilliant colors. It could only grow on Mount Undying and had now become another immortal tree of the Heavenly Court.

Over the years, the Heavenly Court had prospered, shaking the universe and stirring the ten wildernesses. Their descendants were more astonishing than the last, with generation after generation growing to maturity.

"Oh!"

Ye Fan was surprised. He turned to look at a certain area, a strange light in his eyes. His gaze traversed endless star rivers, seeing the scene there.

A vast Heavenly Tribulation appeared. With just one strike, it shattered countless stars, turning the area into a boundless, terrifying, desolate wasteland.

Ye Tong was undergoing tribulation. The Nine Heavens Great Tribulation descended, obscuring the sun, vast and unfathomable, shaking the entire universe.

The world was astonished. Everyone knew that the Heavenly Court was becoming unstoppable in its might. Even Ye Tong was about to enter this realm. In the future, he would be able to fight alongside Ye Fan. Who in the world could stop them?

"Last time, he already broke into the Ninth Heaven, but he forcefully suppressed it again. This time, he wouldn't be trying to push into the Emperor Realm through this, would he?" This was not just one person's suspicion.

"Boom!"

The vast tribulation raged, and all the stars in the heavens twinkled as if ignited. Ye Tong stepped into the peak of the Ninth Heaven, charging fiercely, shattering the Thirty-Three Heavens above and reaching the Nine Nethers below.

He struggled in the vast universe, aiming to break through immortality and forge a bright and splendid future!

"What a powerful Heavenly Tribulation, what a terrifying junior!" many people said apprehensively. "Could he truly be another person capable of conquering Forbidden Zones?"

"Ah!"

Ye Tong roared. The tribulation lasted for an unknown duration. Divine demons howled between heaven and earth, stars trembled wildly, and various anomalies emerged in unison. Finally, an inexplicable flying immortal phenomenon appeared, causing immense shock.

"This is a premonition of becoming an Emperor!" many exclaimed. "In the past, anyone who exhibited such a phenomenon later attained the Dao and became a revered being!"

"Senior Brother has undergone tribulation and taken that step!" many in the Heavenly Court exclaimed with excitement. "I wonder if he can also challenge the Imperial Pass!"

Yang Xi, Hua Hua, and others all eagerly rubbed their fists. They were all incredibly excited, wishing they could take his place.

Finally, Ye Tong soared upwards, shattering the sea of thunder and piercing through the Heavenly Tribulation. He defied the heavens, seemingly intent on shattering the Thirty-Three Heavens in one go!

"Hmm?!"

At this moment, even some in the Forbidden Zones could no longer sit still. Some opened their eyes. "Is this the rhythm of attaining the Dao?"

"Boom!"

Ye Fan remained seated on the stone cliff, but he made his move, striking out with a palm that pierced through all heavens, directly annihilating a shadow of light that was rushing towards Ye Tong!

"Five hundred years without emerging," a voice thundered, "have you all forgotten me? Anyone who dares to lay a hand on my disciple, I will flatten an entire Forbidden Zone for it!"