Chapter 1786: Unprecedented

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This is an exceptionally brilliant era, an unprecedented golden age. There are truly too many outstanding individuals; the accumulation of ages has erupted in this generation, leading to an astonishing level of magnificence.

In this era, the emergence of one powerful bloodline after another and the rise of countless geniuses would, in any other era, surely cause a great upheaval.

Yet in this generation, with so many stars shining brightly, people have witnessed too much. Even the descendants of forbidden zones have been successively slain, and the children of ancient emperors have not been spared; people have become numb to these events.

"How fortunate to be born in this era, to witness its ultimate splendor! Even the current Great Emperor has been defeated. Experiencing such a time is truly thrilling."

"It's unfortunate to be born in this era, encountering too many prodigies. Even someone as strong as me blends in with the crowd. What a tragedy! In any other era, I would be invincible!"

These two laments, representing two completely different types of people, say it all.

Time flew by, and several centuries passed. Ye Fan was already two thousand seven hundred years old, which was nothing in his long life. This period was not long for him, but many generations of mortals had passed in the mundane world.

Many things happened during this time.

In the past, Ye Fan’s single word "Immortal" captivated many. Eventually, a supreme expert, confident in their immense power, could not resist. Imitating Ye Fan, they entered the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land to seek an audience with the Empress. However, they received no response. When they voluntarily leaped into the abyss, insisting on a visit, a radiant jade palm struck out, pulverizing the supreme expert into a mist of blood.

"A Quasi-Emperor at the Ninth Level, so easily defeated."

The world was shocked. After that, even those stronger than the slain expert dared not seek an audience there. The Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land returned to tranquility, undisturbed.

People knew there was only one Ye Fan in this world; he was unique. Not everyone could be granted an audience with the Ruthless Great Emperor.

With a mighty roar from the depths of the universe, a white-haired old man furiously charged towards the sky, constantly transforming in the process from old age to middle age, then to youth.

His five great secret realms were all glowing. Within each secret realm was a miniature version of himself, sitting cross-legged with wide-open eyes, beams of light shooting into the sky.

He was the Old Madman, attempting to forcefully achieve the Dao!

Boundless thunder tribulations fell, and a brilliant sea of lightning engulfed him. This was a vast heavenly tribulation. He had little time left, refining spirit, void, and Dao, accumulating his last vital essence to make a final desperate bid.

If he succeeded in becoming an Emperor, his lifespan would extend for ten to twenty thousand years. If he failed, he would likely turn to dust, leaving nothing behind.

"Master, can Grandfather Madman succeed?" Yang Xi asked.

Ye Fan remained silent. If someone had already become an Emperor, it was extremely difficult for peers to pass the tribulation—a curse that no one had ever broken throughout history.

Monkey, Mountain Phoenix, Dragon Horse, Pang Bo, Black Emperor, and many others arrived, watching in silence.

Countless great tribulations flashed by, and eventually the firmament collapsed. The myriad Daos pressed down simultaneously, violently crushing the Old Madman with an oppressive force. The resonance of myriad Daos was simply irreversible.

Ye Fan's expression changed. In this generation, many had attempted to defy heaven and become an Emperor, but none experienced such severe backlash as the Old Madman. This was because he had cast aside everything, vowing to become ash if he failed to achieve the Dao; his resolve was too fierce.

Ye Fan took action, placing himself in the center of the arena. He used a supreme secret method to evolve and endure the tribulation on behalf of the Old Madman. This was a forbidden secret art, drawing all the lightning over to himself.

This was extremely dangerous; it would be even more terrifying than the original tribulation!

Ye Fan endured it all, suffering this unimaginable backlash on behalf of the Old Madman. Even for someone as powerful as him, blood spilled from the corners of his mouth, a truly terrifying sight.

Ye Fan could only do this because the Old Madman was truly too old. He was not like before, when his vigor was abundant, dominating the world with unmatched might.

Now, the Old Madman was truly old, already over a thousand years old.

"If I cannot die on the battlefield, then let me perish on the path to becoming an Emperor. That would be the best outcome," the Old Madman said.

How could Ye Fan agree? Gai Jiuyou had passed, and the White-Clothed Divine King had passed. In the past, he was powerless, but now he dominated the world. He would never stand by and watch this elder pass away.

Amidst the rumbling sounds, Ye Fan faced the suppression of myriad Daos, coughing up large mouthfuls of blood. But... he forcefully blocked it, enduring through it!

After this tribulation, Ye Fan felt that time was increasingly running out; the lifespans of those around him were dwindling.

This heavenly punishment also greatly shook the universe. Many outstanding individuals coexisting in this era, all striving to forge their own paths, were deeply moved.

"Someone else is challenging Master again? This time, I'll go!" Ye Tong said.

Over the past few centuries, people came one after another, including true peerless experts and some who were not particularly outstanding. The weakest among them had just become a Saint King, but Ye Fan only accepted this one person's challenge, delegating the rest to his disciples.

The reason was simple: it was merely out of appreciation for talent. That person was very good. Ye Fan pressed down with one hand, sensing his will and Dao. He restrained his aura, playfully flicked him away with a smile, and bestowed upon him a passage of scripture.

Soon after, Ye Tong walked in with a strange expression, saying, "Master, you should face this one yourself."

Dao Yi had arrived, intending to challenge Ye Fan. This person had once shown kindness to Ye Fan; during the era of dark turmoil, he had lent Ye Fan the Dao Comprehension Divine Robe to save his life, though the Emperor Armor eventually shattered.

For so many years, Ye Fan had been searching for the fragments of that Emperor Robe, hoping to repair it and return it to Dao Yi, but unfortunately, he had failed.

He stood up and walked out, a wry smile on his face. Why was it this person who had come? Dao Yi had also assisted him when he quelled the chaos in the forbidden zones.

Speaking of which, over the past few centuries, the Golden Crow Great Emperor had faced more challenges than Ye Fan, with wave after wave of experts going to challenge him and engage in great battles.

If not for Ye Fan's restraint, Yang Xi would have gone to join the fun.

It can be said that the Golden Crow Great Emperor was constantly bothered. For so many years, Fire Mulberry Star had not known peace, perhaps simply because Ye Fan had once defeated him, setting an example for others.

"Brother Ye, there's no need to feel awkward," Dao Yi said with a slight smile. "I am here purely for a spar. You should act without any reservations."

"Good!" Ye Fan nodded. He knew that once cultivation reached this realm, further progress was difficult, and some people hoped to gain something from a peerless battle.

On the mythical battlefield, a great showdown unfolded.

The aura was vast and mighty, causing the Eight Desolations to tremble. Dao Yi had achieved alternative enlightenment, truly succeeding, which even surprised Ye Fan, who had to treat him seriously.

This battle had a huge impact; strong individuals from all regions rushed to witness it.

Fiery light illuminated the sky, divine principles filled the world, the cosmos trembled, and heaven and earth violently shook.

This battle was incredibly fierce, dazzling all who watched.

In the end, Dao Yi was defeated, and Ye Fan withdrew his hand at the opportune moment, healing Dao Yi's Dao injuries with his own vital essence. He even demonstrated a portion of the Dao principles to help Dao Yi comprehend the laws.

"I have finally been defeated," Dao Yi sighed.

"You were defeated by the limitations of this heaven and earth," Ye Fan said.

"Yet you are not restricted," Dao Yi said.

"Wait a while," Ye Fan said. "I'll invite Brother Dao Yi to attempt to defy the heavens with me."

This battle had a great impact, opening the prelude to greater battles. Thereafter, many people began to challenge Ye Fan, wanting to fight him.

The Golden Crow Great Emperor finally let out a long breath, unsure whether to feel relieved or sorrowful.

A century later, in Undying Mountain, Ye Fan suddenly opened his eyes. His aura had grown even stronger, and above his head, myriad Daos wailed.

Everyone was shocked. At this moment, an inexplicable aura was felt across the universe, causing everyone to tremble involuntarily. Was someone about to become an Emperor?

Even before the tribulation began, an inexplicable aura of a great tribulation already enveloped the entire universe, causing the star seas in all directions to tremble incessantly.

"It's from the Heavenly Court!"

"It must be the Sacred Body, Ye Fan!"

"Is he defying the heavens? In an era where a Great Emperor already exists and imposes suppression, he can actually reach this point. Is he truly going to defy the Dao and become a complete Emperor?"

People simply could not believe all this. Emperor, Zhang Bainian, and Tai Chu were all startled, awakening from their secluded cultivation, opening their eyes, their brilliant gazes piercing the sky.

"Master, you really did it! You can defy the suppression of the myriad Daos of heaven and earth and truly become an Emperor?" Ye Tong was incredibly surprised.

Ye Fan nodded, but his expression was solemn.

At this moment, Xiao Song and Yang Xi also arrived, followed by Black Emperor, Pang Bo, Li Tian, and all the others who rushed over.

On Fire Mulberry Star, the Golden Crow Great Emperor's expression changed. He felt an inexplicable aura and waves of palpitation; his Dao, integrated with the Heavenly Heart, was actually trembling at this moment.

He could hardly believe it. Someone was about to become an Emperor and coexist with him in the same era? This had never happened throughout history!

Later, all supreme experts knew that Ye Fan was going to defy heaven, creating an unprecedented miracle in history. He was about to become an Emperor, and the light of the great heavenly tribulation flickered, rumbling loudly.

"Truly worthy of being the strongest Sacred Body in history; he is special!"

Everywhere was in an uproar.

However, the Heavenly Court was surprisingly quiet, because Ye Fan said something that shocked everyone.

"Master, you mean... several of us will undergo the tribulation to become Emperors together, and you will break open the limitations of heaven and earth for us?"

"Indeed!" Ye Fan nodded, his expression serious. This was the result of his deductions over many years. He had reached the critical point and would defy heaven by shattering the suppression of myriad Daos, then lead several others to undergo the tribulation together.

At this moment, Ye Fan tore open the universe with his divine sense, summoning Dao Yi and Monkey, and sent for the Old Madman and the Human Demon.

The two elders had insufficient vital energy and should have soon passed away, but Ye Fan forcefully revitalized them with his own vital essence, keeping them alive. However, they spent most of their time in secluded cultivation.

No one had expected Ye Fan to be so crazy, so audacious, simply outrageously powerful.

"This is too dangerous. Master, you becoming an Emperor by yourself through tribulation is not an issue, but if you do this for us, there will likely be huge problems."

Xiao Song and Ye Tong deduced together, concluding that it would be extremely dangerous and Ye Fan could be annihilated in body and spirit at any moment.

"Don't worry, you will be fine," Ye Fan said. "And I also have a way to protect myself."

Time was pressing. This was the first assault and the first step on the path to longevity, and Ye Fan hoped for success.

Dao Yi, Monkey, Jiang Tingting, Human Demon, and the Old Madman all arrived. After learning of Ye Fan's idea, they were all shocked.

"There isn't much time left, let's begin!" Ye Fan said.

In the firmament, endless lightning flickered, about to strike.

"Alright, then let's give it a try and create an unprecedented legend!"

Ultimately, everyone agreed. How many chances does one get in life to strive? Several Emperors coexisting and appearing together—if successful, it would create a miracle unseen throughout history.

"The path to longevity begins with this first step!" Ye Fan silently murmured in his heart.

After that, they disappeared from the Heavenly Court. A group of people rushed towards the cosmic frontier, where they began to undergo an unprecedented great tribulation!