Chapter 1810: Another Great Era

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was the 100,000th year of the Heavenly Emperor's reign.

Ye Fan was a legend. Not only was he invincible across the land, but he also lived for so long at his peak, astounding both ancient and modern times.

Now, the world counted years by his living age, and it had finally reached the 100,000th year. In his fourth lifetime, he had already lived for eighteen thousand years.

The 100,000-year mark was a legendary epoch for the Heavenly Emperor himself; he had become a living myth.

Starting this year, heaven and earth began to change: vital energy gradually increased, the Grand Dao no longer suppressed, and all regions once again became suitable for cultivation.

Everyone cheered, greatly excited, as only four Quasi-Emperors had appeared in the past 100,000 years, which had been incredibly disheartening.

When the 100,000th year arrived, Ye Fan disappeared from the world. People speculated that he had used heaven-defying means to drive the myriad Daos, allowing the universe to regain its vitality.

Time passed quickly. The 110,000th year of the Heavenly Emperor's reign arrived, and for a full ten thousand years, Ye Fan was nowhere to be seen. By this point, everyone grew tense.

Because in his fourth lifetime, the Heavenly Emperor was approaching the thirty-thousand-year mark, everyone was waiting to see if he could live into a fifth lifetime.

Time continued to pass. It was the 112,000th year of the Heavenly Emperor's reign, and Ye Fan still had not appeared. According to common sense, his lifespan in his fourth lifetime should have reached its end.

But the Heavenly Emperor was no ordinary person; he could not be judged by common sense. People believed he might live for several more millennia and perhaps reappear.

Yet, another ten thousand years passed, and the Heavenly Emperor still did not appear. By this point, the people of this era sighed, acknowledging that his glory had finally come to an end.

Many people felt regret that they had not been able to see the Heavenly Emperor in this lifetime. Such a great being had finally reached the end of his life, which was saddening.

Of course, many others felt fortunate. That supreme mountain had finally been removed, and from then on, a new era would begin, with their own glory about to unfold.

In this era, the environment of heaven and earth changed dramatically, with vital energy flowing abundantly. It became extremely suitable for cultivation, and talented individuals emerged in droves, unexpectedly ushering in another golden age.

In fact, the universe had begun to change since the 100,000th year of the Heavenly Emperor's reign. Now, it had reached its peak, with exceptional talents and divinely gifted prodigies appearing one after another.

People wondered if this was a cycle, with another great era arriving after 120,000 years. Their minds were complex, lamenting the Heavenly Emperor's passing yet also anticipating the arrival of such a brilliant golden age.

The Ancient Starry Road had long since flourished, as young prodigies embarked on their journeys one after another, beginning a grand era of contention.

Talents emerged in unison, shining like a galaxy of stars. As time flowed, people felt a vibrant vitality and a clear sign that a new Emperor was about to emerge.

Everyone was anticipating this truly flourishing era, in which numerous Quasi-Emperors had already appeared.

It was already the 125,000th year of the Heavenly Emperor's reign when, with a thunderous sound, a star exploded, its blood-red energy surging sky-high. This shocked the entire universe, leaving all supreme powerhouses stunned.

People exclaimed, marveling at the powerful aura, which felt like the power fluctuations of a Great Emperor, wondering if someone had achieved emperorship.

All corners of the universe trembled; this aura was terrifying.

They wondered if it could be the Heavenly Emperor, having lived into a fifth lifetime. But then they realized the aura was not as powerful as the Heavenly Emperor's; no one in the past 120,000 years could compare to him.

In a distant part of the universe, a god-like figure emerged from the shattered star. His gaze, like lightning, pierced through the dark cosmos, signaling the end of a seal that had lasted over a hundred thousand years. He stood tall and majestic, surveying the world with pride.

People recognized him as Di Huang, a figure identical to one depicted on the "Heavenly Talents Chart" that had been passed down from the Golden Age. Legend had it that he had sealed himself back then, and now he seemed to have reappeared in the world.

In the past, Ye Fan reigned supreme. He alone achieved emperorship, suppressing all the extraordinary talents from various eras across the ages who had gathered in one lifetime, thereby becoming a myth.

Back then, there were countless astonishing figures, such as the Grand Yin Physique, Huang Xudao, Zhang Bairen, Huo Qilinzi, Taichu, Nan Yao, Zhong Huang, and many others.

They were not from the same era, yet they had been sealed into one lifetime—a tragedy. Each of them was a king among men, yet they had to compete, with only one emerging victorious.

Although only Ye Fan ultimately achieved emperorship, no one could deny that these individuals were all geniuses. In any other era, they would have certainly dominated the world, suppressing all their contemporaries.

Therefore, someone had drawn a "Heavenly Talents Chart," depicting all of them, which was passed down to later generations.

Di Huang's reappearance cast a shadow over many. He had achieved an unconventional path to Dao back then; who could rival him now? Even the Quasi-Emperors and prodigies of this era would likely find it difficult to stop him.

Not long after, with a loud boom, another desolate star exploded, and another supreme-level fluctuation emerged, as someone else appeared.

When this person entered the Ancient Starry Road and appeared before the world, people trembled in awe; it was Taichu, also one of the heavenly talents from back then.

Everyone was stunned, then immediately understood: the supreme powerhouses from back then had chosen to seal themselves, avoiding the Heavenly Emperor. They had regretted not reaching the absolute peak of life back then, and now they had finally reappeared.

Another boom sounded as another star exploded, and yet another figure reappeared!

In the following century, a group of ancient figures, including Huo Qilinzi, Zhang Bairen, the Divine Silkworm Daoist, the White-Haired Sword God, Huang Xudao, and Jin Chanzi, appeared, shocking the entire universe.

A galaxy of stars shone so brightly it was blinding. The strongest group of individuals from the Golden Age had all returned, making this era seem extraordinarily exceptional.

Subsequently, groups of people appeared. With the exception of the Heavenly Emperor, most of the heavenly talents had reappeared in the world.

In the world, people of this era trembled. What kind of grand spectacle was this? It seemed to replicate the glory of the past; was a new era of contention among heroes about to unfold?

Zhang Bairen stood calmly under the starry sky, despite being of a common physique. He declared that many years had been missed, and he greatly anticipated a duel between them to determine who was superior.

Across from him, a tall figure with intimidating beams of light shining from his eyes stood alone and agreed, stating that for those who achieved an unconventional path to Dao, only through fierce contention and battling all supreme powerhouses could they take that final step to true emperorship.

With a colossal boom, the most intense battle erupted, shaking the entire universe and drawing the attention of countless powerhouses.

Zhang Bairen sighed, exclaiming that Di Huang was indeed a disciple of Di Zun, which explained his heaven-defying power.

Di Huang countered that he had never heard of anyone like Zhang Bairen since the Mythological Era and concluded that Zhang Bairen must be an extraordinary talent from the Chaotic Ancient Era, sealed until later generations.

As soon as their words were spoken, the world shook violently. No one had ever imagined they possessed such heaven-defying identities; it was almost unbelievable.

Not long after, Taichu appeared. He observed the two battling, but unexpectedly, while fighting each other, they also launched an attack on him.

Di Huang revealed Taichu's origin, stating that he was an immortal embryo nurtured by the Primordial Ancient Mine, originally destined to become a Royal Dao Supreme. However, he was unfortunately discovered too early by the Archaic Emperor, who seized the mine and turned it into a forbidden zone. Di Huang added that Taichu was also heaven-defying, having managed to escape.

Di Huang revealing Taichu's origin was like another thunderbolt, shaking the human world.

This was a glorious era, almost a replica of the past, with powerhouses from all paths emerging together in a grand contention.

Decades later, most of those who had contended with Ye Fan in his era, if still alive, reappeared. Witnessing such a grand era and seeing familiar faces was not easy.

This battle lasted for many years, reaching the peak of glory. The people of this era truly experienced how glorious the Heavenly Emperor's era of contention had been. So many heavenly talents, with achievements that defied creation, gathered in one lifetime—it was simply an unbelievable miracle.

Some contemporary elder sages advised their disciples not to be discouraged or feel inferior, explaining that these individuals were powerful for a reason; they were the most outstanding prodigies of various eras throughout history, and their exceptional brilliance was to be expected.

And precisely because of this, people felt the unparalleled nature of the Heavenly Emperor. That he could rise in that era and suppress all the stars—what immense combat power that must have been? No wonder he became a living myth.

A century of fierce battles, peak duels, and dragon-tiger contention ensued!

The whole world was astonished, as people witnessed this grand battle with surging excitement, their hearts racing.

Finally, the flames of war spread to the Heavenly Court. After many years, numerous heavenly talents gathered and arrived together, their battle aura surging to the heavens.

Challenges rang out, demanding the Solar Physique to come out and battle, asking where Yang Hei, the Great Accomplished Holy Physique, was, and calling for the Holy Prince to come for a discussion.

A group of individuals, including Zhang Bairen, Taichu, Di Huang, Huang Xudao, Jin Chanzi, Huo Qilinzi, Huo Lin'er, and the Divine Silkworm Daoist, all arrived. Some genuinely wished to meet old acquaintances and reminisce, while others truly desired a battle.

Heaven and earth trembled, and the ten directions of the universe were all shocked. The Heavenly Court, glorious for 120,000 years and at its peak, finally encountered a crisis. It faced its greatest challenge, and if handled carelessly, it could very well suffer a great calamity.

Indeed, there were no immortal legacies, nor glorious grand sects that would never fade.

Xiao Song was startled awake. He was the one responsible for guarding the Heavenly Court, and whenever there was an alarm, the divine lamps before him would awaken him.

Xiao Song, the Heavenly Emperor's second disciple, emerged. His ethereal and almost immortal aura drew admiration. Arriving outside the Central Heavenly Palace, he immediately saw the group of people who had breached the South Heaven Gate and reached this place.

The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were simply unable to stop them; with a mere wave of their hands, these individuals sent countless people flying tens of thousands of miles away. Fortunately, they bore no killing intent, or else rivers of blood would have flowed.

Xiao Song sighed, knowing he alone could not deal with so many people. Some were there to reminisce, while others were there to challenge!

With a "Crack!", he crushed an ancient talisman. Two divine lights shot up into the sky from deep within the Heavenly Court, and then two figures descended from the sky, rushing over quickly.

Xiao Song had directly awakened two individuals: none other than Ye Tong, the Heavenly Emperor's first disciple, and Jiang Tingting, the Grand Yin Physique, who had emerged together!

Everyone was shaken. The outside rumors were indeed true: Heavenly Emperor Ye had sealed more than just a few individuals.

Someone in the universe exclaimed at the lively scene. Outside the South Heaven Gate, someone walked forth, startling everyone; it was Dao Yi, the astonishing figure from back then.

Subsequently, two more figures appeared: none other than the Nan Yao siblings, who also entered the Heavenly Court.

If Dao Yi and Nan Yao had not arrived, Xiao Song and Ye Tong would have seemed quite outnumbered.

For the Heavenly Court, the term "outnumbered" had seemed laughable in the past, but now it was truly the case, because the most powerful individuals from all ages were simultaneously arriving at its gates.

Someone chuckled, stating they were not there to fight, but just to reminisce, and urged others not to be nervous. But who could truly relax? If discussions turned sour, it could easily become a bloody battle.

Someone sneered, questioning if there were still people in the Heavenly Court who hadn't emerged, and if old acquaintances had arrived, why they were still so arrogant as to refuse to see them.

Just then, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals who had been sent flying tens of thousands of miles away earlier all began to glow, inexplicably landing back within the Heavenly Court.

Simultaneously, a peaceful aura emerged, healing all of their injuries.

A bewildered inquiry about their identity echoed. At this moment, everyone suddenly felt a chill run down their spines, their hair standing on end, as if they had been targeted by a primeval beast.

Just then, a majestic figure stepped forth from the starry sky. His grey hair flowed loosely, making it impossible to determine his age. His eyes were deep, and he moved with calm composure, walking directly through the South Heaven Gate to appear before everyone.

Exclamations of 'The Heavenly Emperor!' and 'Ye Fan!' filled the air.

These were two different appellations, and everyone was stunned, incomparably shocked.

The numerous Heavenly Soldiers and Generals confirmed that this person was identical to the Heavenly Emperor in their portraits. After a brief silence, a tsunami of cheers erupted, shaking the entire universe.

Someone inquired about his number of lifetimes. He stated it was his fourth. The crowd exclaimed in disbelief, finding it impossible.

Not long after, the universe shook violently as the Heavenly Emperor's reappearance spread throughout all regions, leaving everyone dumbfounded and filled with dread!

Shouts of 'The Heavenly Emperor!' rang out. Sounds like collapsing mountains and surging tides echoed across all regions, as many powerhouses shouted his name.

People knew that the heroes reappearing from the Heavenly Talents Chart were finished, or rather, they were destined to be overshadowed once more, because the Heavenly Emperor had appeared again!