[Urban] A Record of Beautiful Women in Chaotic Times (Complete) - 34-36

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Chapter 34 The Heavenly Maiden:

"Large but useless, utterly futile."

Just as this earth-shattering battle was about to begin, a powerful voice resounded from the heavens. A purple pillar of light, hundreds of feet thick, pierced the sky, silently shattering the massive body of the Kunpeng King and swiftly engulfing Nangong Hentian within it. The vast and unparalleled aura of heaven swept down, instantly transforming into a tangible force of destruction that swept across the Kunpeng land, unstoppable. Hundreds of thousands of Kunpeng clan members hiding beneath the earth were instantly reduced to ashes.

"Heavenly Domain, Gathering Yuan, Defying Heaven, Breaking Through Realms, Advancing..."

A dazzling green light rose against the sky, rapidly converging towards the purple pillar of light, while the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged forth from all directions.

It was unknown how much time had passed before the purple pillar of light, which had spanned the heavens and earth, finally shrank rapidly towards the earth like a whale swallowing the Yangtze River.

A vast aura of the Heavenly Emperor rose and filled the sky, enveloping the entire Kunwang Star. A gale arose, angry clouds surged, black hair danced in the wind, and imperial might shook the nine heavens. Two materialized golden gazes pierced the sky, their roars tearing the heavens apart, divine lightning striking the earth, intertwining to form an extremely dazzling cataclysmic electric net.

Nangong Hentian stood calmly on the clouds, his left hand lightly striking, the Great Thousand Buddha Hand reappearing, the Seal of Destruction striking the earth. In an instant, mountains and the earth collapsed for billions of miles, the entire ground sinking hundreds of thousands of feet downwards.

The power of world destruction, the aura of a monarch, was revealed without reservation.

"King of Kunpeng, are you willing to submit?"

Nangong Hentian lightly beckoned with his right hand, and the Kunpeng King, who had just been severely injured by the mysterious Heavenly Realm Emperor, was immediately seized by Nangong Hentian. He coldly stared at the Kunpeng King and asked.

"If you spare my people, I am willing to lead all my people to submit to the Human Emperor,"

the Kunpeng King said weakly. After being struck by the mysterious Heavenly Realm Emperor, all four thousand Kunpeng clan members at the Heavenly King level had vanished into a surge of life energy. The Kunpeng King himself was also on the verge of annihilation. Seeing Nangong Hentian, through the secret intervention of the mysterious Heavenly Realm Emperor, break through from the peak of the Heavenly King realm to the Heavenly Emperor realm out of thin air, he knew he had no hope left. Who was that Heavenly Realm Emperor who secretly helped Nangong Hentian? Could it be him? The thought of the Human Emperor immediately extinguished the Kunpeng King's fighting spirit. Moreover, Nangong Hentian was now at the Heavenly Emperor realm, not at the peak, but at the intermediate stage, and definitely had the strength to wipe out his entire clan. After much deliberation, for the sake of the greater good, the Kunpeng King had no choice but to submit.

"As long as you remain loyal to the human race and harbor no rebellious thoughts, I will naturally spare your people,"

Nangong Hentian said calmly. He casually tossed the Kunpeng King away, not even glancing at him, and then casually cast a Heavenly Heart Seal on him before turning his gaze to the heavens.

"Father, I know it's you. Why don't you come out and see Tian'er? Don't you know how much Tian'er misses you?"

he murmured to himself. "Mother misses you too. Why can't you be kinder to her?"

A faint sigh echoed in the void.

"Tian'er, I have already taught you the two heaven-defying divine abilities, Heavenly Domain Gathering Yuan and Heavenly Heart Technique. Even if I leave the Illusionary Demon Heaven, you will no longer be harmed. Protect yourself carefully."

...

The heavens were vast and boundless, with stars dotting the distant sky, adding to the desolation. Yet, in the legendary Celestial Realm of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, a strong, holy light emanated.

The Celestial Realm, with a diameter of 180 billion li, is the only planet in the vast universe with the purest and most concentrated life energy, making it the only inhabited planet for any race. This is why, during the seven million-year-long racial war, the Celestial Realm has consistently remained above all other realms.

The Twelve Celestial Lords are twelve lords who govern twelve celestial city regions in the east, west, south, and north of the Celestial Realm. They possess immense power and a vast Celestial army. Since the Celestial Realm rebellion three thousand years ago, the twelve Celestial Lords who had submitted to the evil Celestial Emperor Danhuang were defeated by the Great Celestial Maiden Xinjun of the Great Illusion Moon Pavilion with the help of the Heavenly Demon Realm's ruler, Liutianzhan, thus unifying the Celestial Realm and becoming its current supreme ruler.

At this moment, in the 80,000-li-wide palace of the Great Illusion Moon Pavilion, a stunningly beautiful woman stands quietly gazing upwards into the sky.

Her skin was as white as snow, as smooth as jade; her curves were soft and rounded; her skin was tender, smooth, and delicate; her dreamlike, enchanting face was delicate and beautiful, her unadorned features highlighting her bright red lips. Her radiant beauty, like a lotus emerging from clear water, was breathtaking. A sheer, white veil, devoid of any adornment, perfectly showcased her slender, alabaster shoulders and smooth, full breasts. Her smooth, slender waist was so delicate it could be encircled with one hand. Her near-perfect jade feet, hidden beneath the long, floor-length veil, were a sight to behold. A soft call,

"Your Highness, the Great Celestial Maiden," startled the beauty from her reverie. "Yaozhi, how is the Emperor?" the beauty asked calmly, without turning around. "Your Highness, the Human Emperor has safely returned from ancient times and rescued the legendary, supreme Human King unharmed. Humanity's power is growing daily, and no race in the Illusionary Demon Realm will be its match." The woman called Yaozhi was also a stunning beauty, though not quite on par with Her Highness, the Great Heavenly Maiden. However, in the Celestial Realm, she was already considered one in a million, exquisitely perfect. The Celestials, the most perfect race in the Illusionary Demon Realm, to stand out among thousands undoubtedly required even more unparalleled beauty. Yao Zhi respectfully reported, "According to the latest news from the Great Spiritual Mirror formed by the Heart of Heaven and Man, the Human Emperor emerged from the Dragon Heaven Realm and immediately rushed to the Kunpeng Realm. He not only annihilated the Heavenly Emperor's body, composed of four thousand Heavenly Kings, formed by the previous Kunpeng King, but also used his heaven-defying power to help his son, the Human Ruler Nangong Hentian, break through to the legendary Heavenly Emperor Realm. His heaven-defying might is terrifying. The Ancient Dragon King also promised to make his son the sole king of the Illusionary Demon Heaven. At this moment, I fear the Human Emperor is heading towards our Heavenly Realm." The Heart of Heaven and Man is the heart of the Heavenly Realm born from the pure life energy of the Heavenly City, where Heavenly Beings reside, formed by the will of Heavenly Beings. It is the source of the pure energy supporting the Heavenly Realm. Its purity cannot be polluted. If it is invaded by evil energy, it may even affect the survival or destruction of the Heavenly Realm. It plays a vital role in the Heavenly Realm. The Great Spiritual Wisdom Mirror, formed from the celestial hearts of each celestial city, is the most powerful detection artifact in the Illusionary Demon Universe. It can connect the interstellar altar transfer arrays that link the boundaries of various races within the Illusionary Demon Universe, observing events large and small throughout the universe; its power is not to be underestimated. "Seven million years of racial war... today, will great unification be achieved?" Xin Jun sighed softly. "Your Highness, didn't you hope to see the Illusionary Demon Universe truly achieve great unification? Why are you sighing now that things have come to this?" Yao Zhi looked at Xin Jun, somewhat puzzled. "A mixture of joy and sorrow... these emotions are truly hard to describe," Xin Jun said calmly. "The Human Emperor is an anomaly, but he is also the most powerful emperor in the Illusionary Demon Heaven in the past seven million years. His power, hehe, I'm afraid even the Four Ancestors of Creation are no match for him. The Heaven, the Heaven of ancient legends, has reappeared today. Looking throughout our Celestial Realm, there are no more than a hundred who can become Heavenly Kings in seven million years. I'm really looking forward to this emperor who suddenly appeared in the Illusionary Demon Heaven. " "Yes, that's how I feel too." Yao Zhi said respectfully, but secretly she was overjoyed. Her Highness the Great Celestial Maiden had finally fallen in love. That legendary Human Emperor's handsome face was even more beautiful than that of a celestial being. Whether it was his appearance or his power, he was absolutely worthy of Her Highness the Great Celestial Maiden. Of course, she, as Her Highness the Great Celestial Maiden's personal maid, could also marry him. To say that she was moved was an understatement; it would be more accurate to say that Yao Zhi was even more eager. Sensing Yao Zhi's heartbeat, Xin Jun smiled slightly and looked at the ethereal outer space again. A purple beam of light suddenly streaked across the distant starry sky, faintly emanating a vast imperial aura. "Yaozhi, could that purple beam of light be the arrival of the Human Emperor?"

Xin Jun felt a sudden, inexplicable tightening in her heart and immediately focused her gaze.

"Uh, the Human Emperor? Such a powerful imperial aura, it must be him." Upon hearing this, Yao Zhi quickly looked in the direction of the voice, just in time to see the afterglow of the purple pillar of light disappearing into the sky. Its immense power appeared and vanished in an instant, but it was enough to send a strong tremor through her.

"Your Highness, if it is the Human Emperor, wasn't he supposed to come to the Celestial Realm? His first stop should be the Illusion Moon Pavilion, so why did he cross that boundary and fly straight ahead?" Yao Zhi then asked with a question.

"Yes, it is the Human Emperor," Xin Jun said with certainty after a brief moment of confusion. However, after thinking for a moment, she couldn't help but feel a little puzzled again.

"A purple light that exudes the aura of a mighty emperor—besides the Human Emperor, there is no one else in the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Why did he go to the Illusionary Moon Pavilion instead of the Illusionary Moon Pavilion?"

"Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent, Your Highness, I know where the Human Emperor went!" Just as Xin Jun was pondering this, Yao Zhi exclaimed in surprise.

"The Human Emperor is going to Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent."

"Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent? Does he want to subdue the Immortal Luo King's Mystic Realm for his own use?" Xin Jun was stunned upon hearing this and immediately muttered to herself. "Although Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent has been abandoned by the Immortal Luo King's reincarnation, the Twelve Jade Pavilion Heavenly Maidens, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of Swift Gang, and tens of thousands of Heavenly Gods who cultivate within the Mystic Realm still possess immense fighting power. Can the Human Emperor subdue it?"

"He can definitely do it, because he is the only emperor in the Illusionary Demon Heaven for seven million years!" This time, it was Yao Zhi's turn to show a look of infatuation in her beautiful eyes as she firmly stated.

"I hope so," Xin Jun sighed softly, falling silent, her heart involuntarily recalling the towering figure she had encountered during her exile in the human realm.

Was everything truly about to become a thing of the past because of the Human Emperor's arrival?

A nameless sense of loss washed over her, yet she couldn't change the predetermined course of events. Xin Jun sighed softly, a trace of melancholy flashing in her beautiful eyes…

Chapter 35: The Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent

Interstellar Anti-Space Tunnel.

Lin Yuan began to feel somewhat depressed. Since he had rushed to Kunwang Star with Long Zaitian, Nangong Hentian's overwhelming power had surprised him. He hadn't revealed himself to meet him, only secretly assisting him by gathering the vast life energy of Kunwang Star to transform his body and achieve the Heavenly Emperor realm. Just as he was about to leave, Nangong Hentian's whispers stirred his emotions. Nangong Rourou had, after all, borne him a son; how could he be indifferent? However, the blood debt between them couldn't be resolved overnight. How could they possibly get along under such an awkward situation?

Silently leaving Kunwang Star, he entered the interstellar anti-space tunnel. Because he was preoccupied with other matters, although he had released the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons from the Soul Heaven World to accompany him, he still carelessly misjudged the location. In the anti-space tunnel, he could only move forward and couldn't forcefully turn back. Even as a Heavenly Realm expert, such an embarrassing thing had happened, leaving him feeling both amused and exasperated.

"Husband, it seems we've passed the location of the Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion and are heading forward," the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons said softly, nestled in Lin Yuan's arms.

"I know," Lin Yuan replied absentmindedly.

"Then why aren't we jumping out of the anti-space tunnel quickly? What are we going to do going forward?" the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons asked curiously.

"To the Brahma Illusion Wild Continent," Lin Yuan replied readily.

"The Brahma Illusion Wild Continent? Isn't that the Xuan Realm of the Immortal Luo King, one of the Four Venerables of the Illusion Demon Heaven? What are we going there for?" the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons asked curiously.

"You know about the Profound Realm of the Immortal Luo King?" Lin Yuan was taken aback upon hearing this, looking at her strangely. His eyes lit up as if he had remembered something.

"Of course I know! Didn't you know that when the Great Ancestor God Emperor Yan Tian was teaching me the Great Heaven Hand, he also told me all the secrets of this universe? The Immortal Luo King is one of the most outstanding kings in the Illusionary Demon Heaven in the past seven million years. Together with Qing Xu Zi, Xuan Tian Sheng Mu, and Xian Yuan Lao Zu, he opened the Heavenly Realm of the Celestial Beings. They are hailed as the Four Venerables of Creation by all the Celestial Beings of the Celestial Beings throughout the ages. And these four are the only four kings in the Illusionary Demon Heaven in the past seven million years who could cultivate to the Profound Realm through their own power." The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons wrapped her arms around his neck, planting a deep kiss on his handsome face before giggling.

Her captivating charm was instantly revealed, instantly stirring Lin Yuan's emotions. If it weren't for his business, he would have loved to be intimate with her immediately.

"Since you know this too, let's go and cause some trouble for him. Anyway, the Immortal King has already been reincarnated into the mortal world and refined into the Mysterious Horned Demon Child by the Demon Clan. Although his descendants have gone through countless tribulations and had already regained the throne with the help of the Liutian Chisel, they fell into a love tribulation and were willing to become the Heavenly Demon Dragon Emperor of the Heavenly Demon Realm rather than return to the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent. Strictly speaking, the Mysterious Horned Demon Child has already abandoned this Mysterious Realm. I'm taking it for my own use, based on the principle of recycling waste, so it's not considered robbery. Rather than letting this Mysterious Realm go to waste, it's better to let it play its due role again." Lin Yuan said with a faint smile. He gently embraced the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, his right hand gently stroking her hair, and after giving her a deep kiss on her jade face, his left hand casually struck outwards, and the vast power of heaven immediately shattered the void.

"Husband, isn't this robbery? Although the Immortal King is history, his former women still remain in the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent: the Twelve Jade Pavilion Heavenly Maidens, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of the Swift Gang, and an army of over a million Heavenly Gods. They are now the masters of this Mystic Realm. If you want to take them for yourself, you'll have to settle things with your fists." The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons chuckled, her jade-like face gently caressing Lin Yuan's handsome face, her slender fingers tapping his forehead as she chided him.

"There's nothing I can do about it. Who can blame me when all the beings in this universe believe in the truth that might makes right?" Lin Yuan blushed slightly and immediately said shamelessly.

"Let them be idle anyway. The cosmic cataclysmic war, which occurs every two hundred billion years, is about to begin again. Let them fight alongside me."

"Husband, the Twelve Jade Pavilion Heavenly Maidens are very beautiful. According to the Great Emperor, their beauty is in no way inferior to that of the great Human King and the Seven Absolute Heavenly Maidens." The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons said sweetly.

"Oh, really? That's great! I can take them all as wives then," Lin Yuan replied casually.

"Husband, are you planning to take them as wives again?" The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons asked, a hint of disappointment flashing across her face, her voice tinged with jealousy.

"Uh, well, even if I were to take them as wives, you would still be my one and only beloved. Don't worry, I will treat you well." Lin Yuan realized he had made another silly mistake. How could he so easily express his feelings? Didn't he know that women are most prone to jealousy, especially towards the woman who loves them most? He quickly and gently comforted the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons with sweet words, finally managing to soothe his wife's gloom.

"Hush, thankfully, Illusionary Demon Heavenly Universe has been moved so many times that his tenderness has overshadowed his former coldness. Therefore, these sweet words, which he would never normally think of, flow forth like a spring. Otherwise, he really wouldn't know how to comfort her." Looking at the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' tender gaze fixed on him with her beautiful, watery eyes, Lin Yuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief .

"Is this the Brahma Illusionary Wilderness Continent? Hmm, the scenery is not bad, but the area is pitifully small. A bit disappointing."

Facing the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' tender gaze, Lin Yuan felt a little guilty and quickly changed the subject. Hearing this, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons followed Lin Yuan's gaze and carefully examined the world she hadn't had time to observe since leaving the anti-space tunnel.

It was a seemingly infinitely vast deep blue world. Her powerful divine sense detected that the area's diameter was only a pitifully small twenty thousand miles. The sky was a deep sea blue, and beneath the clouds floated almost solidified, azure-like deep blue, powerful winds.

The land was flat, with no plateaus. Only in the center of the world stood a four-sided mountain peak, soaring into the sky and reaching the horizon.

The seemingly empty world had only one redeeming feature: a smooth, flat, jewel-like surface filled with countless precious trees and over nine thousand clear lakes and seas scattered across its eight corners, their surface shimmering with clear waves.

The entire world seemed to possess a strange atmosphere, utterly devoid of life; there was no sign of biological activity in the air, on the ground, or in the water.

"It gives off such a strange feeling. I wonder how the Immortal King arranged this world. There's nothing about it that satisfies me," the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons said dismissively after examining the mystical realm.

"Just make do. After all, everyone has different aesthetic tastes," Lin Yuan said gently, embracing her tenderly.

"Husband, after you take this mystical realm, why don't you let me help you modify it?" the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons said sweetly.

"Alright," Lin Yuan replied casually, then, remembering a question, he couldn't help but ask, "Oh, right, you're now at the peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm, you should have created your own soul world by now, and the Mysterious Realm, and your inner world too, right?"

"All three worlds have been opened, but they're still in their nascent stages, filled with chaotic origins. Husband, do you think everyone is like you, both a descendant of the Heavenly Emperor and a successor of the Heavenly Annihilation, Heavenly Love, and Heavenly Beauty?" the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons replied.

"Oh, is that so? Then I won't take the Mysterious Realm, you can have it." Lin Yuan smiled awkwardly.

"Really?" The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons hugged his neck tightly, delighted.

"You're my treasure, who else would I give it to if not you?" Lin Yuan chuckled, immediately eliciting another loving kiss from the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons.

Chapter 36 The Celestial Maiden Submits

"Who dares to be so presumptuous in the Xuan Realm of the Immortal Luo King?"

Just as Lin Yuan was dealing with the fervent tenderness of the Demon Queen, a cold shout suddenly rang out. The Demon Queen was immediately enraged. Being interrupted so rudely while she was being intimate with her beloved was unforgivable.

She snorted angrily, her beautiful eyes flashing with murderous intent. A white light appeared in the air, and a handsome celestial man clad in golden armor, holding a shield in his left hand and a sword in his back, stood a hundred feet away from the two of them, looking at them with indifferent arrogance.

"I am the Demon Queen, and I have come to reclaim the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent. Which shrimp soldier under the Immortal Luo King are you, daring to be so disrespectful to me?"

The Demon Queen recognized the newcomer, and a hint of killing intent immediately flashed in her beautiful eyes. She was already at the peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm, and she could not tolerate cultivators of lower strength looking at her with such a kingly gaze that surpassed all living beings.

Sensing her killing intent, Lin Yuan quickly embraced her gently and said softly, "Ling'er, hold your hand. We came for the Profound Realm, not for slaughter. They are excellent fighting forces in the future cosmic war of destruction. How can we lose such excellent warriors because of a moment of anger?"

"Hmph, if my husband hadn't stopped me, I would have killed you." Upon hearing this, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' expression softened slightly, but her beautiful eyes still glared angrily at the celestial man as she coldly snorted.

Upon hearing this, the celestial man broke out in a cold sweat. When he first appeared, he hadn't expected that the stunningly beautiful woman before him, radiating a powerful aura of demonic, monstrous, immortal, and celestial energy combined to create a regal presence, would be the infamous Queen of Ten Thousand Demons in the Illusionary Demon Realm. Just as the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons unleashed her killing intent, he immediately found himself completely immobilized by her powerful regal aura, unable to move an inch. Her strength was so formidable that even the Immortal Luo King of yesteryear hadn't possessed such power. If Lin Yuan hadn't intervened, he, a celestial general holding a place among the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of Xun Gang, would likely have been immediately expelled from the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent.

He stared blankly at Lin Yuan's exceptionally handsome face, surpassing even that of a celestial being, without a trace of doubt. Who else could be the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' husband but the currently renowned Human Emperor of the Illusionary Demon Realm?

"Great Human Emperor, I am Mosi Tianjiang, the seventh-ranked general of the Thirty-Six Divisions of Xun Gang under the Immortal Luo King. May I ask what important matter brings the Great Human Emperor to the Fan Gang Huan Ye Continent?"

The celestial man stared at Lin Yuan for a long while before recovering from his shock. He immediately walked respectfully to Lin Yuan, knelt on one knee before him, and looked up.

"Didn't you understand what my beloved wife said?" Lin Yuan looked at him calmly and said.

"I heard her, but this matter is not something I can decide. The twelve Heavenly Maidens of the Jade Pavilion are in charge now. Only with their approval can the matter of the Xuan Realm be resolved. Otherwise, even if the Great Human Emperor forces us with force, we will have no choice but to fight to protect the Fan Gang Huan Ye Continent." The celestial man was stunned again upon hearing this, seemingly not expecting Lin Yuan to be so direct. After a moment of hesitation, he immediately spoke respectfully again.

"Since that's the case, you may step aside for now. I will have the Twelve Celestial Maidens of the Jade Pavilion come out and ask them. I don't want to resort to bloodshed if it can be resolved peacefully," Lin Yuan said calmly. With a casual wave of his hand, the vast power of heaven gently sent General Mostian a hundred feet away.

"The Human Emperor has come to visit! Twelve Celestial Maidens of the Jade Pavilion, Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of the Swift Gang, and a million divine soldiers, show yourselves!" His

powerful words and the vast sound waves instantly resounded throughout the Xuan Realm, and the boundless imperial aura permeated the entire world.

The materialized winds of qi began to howl and sweep through the air. The high mountain in the center of the world collapsed with a 'boom,' and countless thick columns of water shot up from nine thousand lakes and seas. The entire Xuan Realm could not withstand the overflowing vast aura of heaven from Lin Yuan's cold words, and the world was turned upside down. General Mostian, who was standing quietly to the side, was both shocked and terrified.

The Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent is the Celestial King's mystical realm, governed by his rules. Even Qingxuzi, the Holy Mother of Xuantian, and the Ancestor of Xianyuan, among the Four Venerables of Creation, could not cause any changes to its mystical realm. The Human Emperor's nonchalant words immediately made the entire mystical realm feel as if the end of the world had arrived. How could Mo Sitian not be terrified by his supreme imperial aura?

The Human Emperor was absolutely invincible. He would rather fight against the Great Heavenly Maiden Heart Lord than oppose the Human Emperor; that would be tantamount to courting death, a death where even his soul would vanish and he could not reincarnate.

As Lin Yuan's powerful words resonated, the crumbling earth, the towering waves of the sea and lake, and the collapsing mountains immediately erupted with countless white lights, revealing countless graceful figures in the air. Suddenly, it appeared that countless celestial beings and goddesses were rapidly converging on the spot where Lin Yuan stood.

"Supreme Human Emperor, you have finally arrived! The Twelve Celestial Maidens of the Jade Pavilion, along with the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of Swift Gang and a million divine soldiers, have long awaited Your Majesty's arrival."

A soft, melodious voice rang out as twelve exquisitely beautiful celestial maidens, their peerless elegance and grace, emerged from the collapsed Jian Gang Mountain. Behind them followed countless other celestial maidens, each possessing a radiant and beautiful form, their celestial robes and ribbons fluttering in the air, exuding indescribable beauty.

Vast hordes of celestial soldiers also converged from all directions, filling the sky with a dense, dark mass of people.

"You have already surrendered before the war has even begun! This is the territory of the Immortal Luo King! Aren't you his women? How can you be so heartless?"

The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons was greatly surprised to see the twelve celestial maidens leading their celestial beings in surrender.

"You must be the most famous Queen of Ten Thousand Demons by the side of the great Human Emperor. We have long admired you and wished to catch a glimpse of your beauty, but have been unable to do so. Today, seeing you is enough to satisfy our desires. You are the most indispensable wife by the side of the great Human Emperor, and no one can replace you in the heart of the great Human Emperor."

The woman leading the Twelve Heavenly Maidens sensed the doubt and a hint of jealousy in the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' beautiful eyes. She immediately realized what the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons was thinking and flattered her respectfully. Sure enough, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' gloom vanished, and her goodwill towards her immediately increased.

“Ling’er is right. You were originally subordinates of the Immortal Luo King. There’s no reason for you to submit before the war even started. As far as I know, your combat power ranks first among the Four Heavenly Venerables and Four Great Mystic Realms, even surpassing the Celestial Realm. Furthermore, you Twelve Jade Pavilion Heavenly Maidens are the Immortal Luo King’s women. Even if he’s gone, there’s no reason for you to pledge allegiance to me, the Human Emperor, upon first meeting him.” The leading Heavenly Maiden, who

had just breathed a sigh of relief after sensing the Demon Queen’s hostility had dissipated, felt a sudden tightness in her chest at Lin Yuan’s question.

“Also, which of the Twelve Jade Pavilion Heavenly Maidens are you? How can you represent the will of all the Celestials?”

“Reporting to the Great Human Emperor, I am the Jade Pavilion Heavenly Maiden, the head of the Twelve Jade Pavilion Heavenly Maidens. I am the highest-ranking person under the Immortal Luo King, in charge of the entire Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent. The Twelve Rebellious Pavilion Heavenly Maidens, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of the Swift Gang, one million Heavenly Army soldiers, and one hundred and twenty thousand Heavenly Maidens are all under my command.”

After hearing Lin Yuan’s words, she replied respectfully with a slightly tense expression.

"This submission is not my sole intention, but the collective will of all the celestial maidens, celestial armies, and celestial generals. The great Human Emperor has unified the human realm, subdued the demon realm, the spirit realm, the illusion realm, and the Kunpeng realm, and reached an alliance agreement with the ancient Dragon King. His supreme power and might have made you the only emperor recognized by all races in the Illusionary Demon Heaven for seven million years. The Celestial Realm has already submitted when the great Human Emperor's ten beloved wives, the seven peerless beauties, the Illusion Queen, the Myriad Transformations Fairy, and the Heavenly Dawn Princess arrived. Our Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent is following the will of Heaven and acknowledging the great emperor as our leader. Is there anything wrong with that? On behalf of all the celestial maidens and celestial armies, I humbly request the great emperor to accept our desire to submit."

"We are willing to respectfully acknowledge the great Human Emperor as our leader, and we humbly request the great emperor to allow us to submit."

A thunderous roar suddenly resounded, and the boundless celestial maidens and celestial armies, suspended in mid-air, simultaneously knelt on one knee before Lin Yuan, following the words of the Jade-Holding Celestial Maiden of the Jade Pavilion.

"So simple?" Lin Yuan was incredulous upon hearing this. The Heavenly Maiden Army of the Brahma Illusion Wild Continent, the most powerful of the Four Heavenly Venerables, had surrendered without a fight, making his initial expectation of a fierce battle feel like a punch that had missed its mark.

The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons understood the feelings of the celestial maidens. She chuckled, leaned close to Lin Yuan's ear, and whispered, "Husband, it seems that in the earth-shattering battle in the Demon Realm, you casually unleashed the Heavenly Finger of Annihilation, destroying two billion demon soldiers and completely subduing them. The celestial maidens and heavenly army of the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent, while ranking among the top in the four Profound Realms of Creation, are no match for the combined forces of two billion demon soldiers. If you could easily annihilate two billion demon soldiers, then of course you could easily annihilate these celestial maidens and heavenly army, whose Profound Realm is less than two million. Living beings always cherish their lives, and celestial maidens and heavenly beings are no exception. Hehe, didn't you say you wanted to accept them? This subjugation without a fight perfectly achieves your goal."

"It seems I can only grant their wish," Lin Yuan replied, realizing his mistake. He shrugged indifferently and said calmly.

"The Twelve Jade Maidens of the Jade Pavilion, remain. The rest of the celestial maidens, generals, and soldiers, all withdraw."

"Yes, Great Emperor!"

A respectful roar rang out. Every retreating celestial maiden and soldier wore a relaxed expression, their joy undisguised. They were both worried about not having to contend with the Human Emperor and proud to have such a powerful ruler.

"The Twelve Jade Maidens of the Jade Pavilion, leading the Crimson Jade Maiden, Heavenly Jade Maiden, Immortal Jade Maiden, Divine Jade Maiden, Illusionary Jade Maiden, Spiritual Jade Maiden, Wonderful Jade Maiden, Beautiful Jade Maiden, Holy Jade Maiden, Pure Jade Maiden, and Bright Jade Maiden, pay their respects to the Great Emperor."

Upon hearing this, the Twelve Jade Maidens of the Jade Pavilion, their jade-like faces filled with joy, stepped forward and knelt respectfully.

"Uh, you may rise first."

Seeing so many stunningly beautiful celestial maidens kneeling obediently before him, Lin Yuan felt a pang of heartache and a sense of unease. He held his beloved wife in his arms; he couldn't very well let her go and help them up.

Upon hearing this, the twelve celestial maidens of the Jade Pavilion secretly glimpsed the pity revealed in Lin Yuan's eerie purple and golden eyes, and a strong joy welled up in their hearts.

(This book will definitely not be abandoned, brothers who support me can rest assured. It is already late winter, and I am busy with work, so slow updates are understandable. I hope you can continue to give me encouragement...

Thank you... --)

Chapter 37 Gathering of Heavenly Emperor Domain

"All the celestial maidens of the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent have submitted to the Human Emperor. Blue Dragon King, is this news true?" In the Heavenly Demon

Realm of the Illusionary Demon Realm, on the summit of the Dragon Emperor's Sacred Mountain, in the Heavenly Response Demon Dragon Palace, which covers tens of thousands of miles, came an extremely shocked question.

"Yes, Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, the Human Emperor has set foot on the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent and taken all the Heavenly Maidens and Heavenly Armies under his command. This news has spread throughout the various races of the Illusionary Demon Realm in moments. Even the Four Heavenly Venerables of Creation, Qingxu Daozun, Xuantian Shengmu, and Xianyuan Laozu, were all shaken. The Human Emperor then refined the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent into the Mystic Realm of the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons. Apart from the Jade-Holding Heavenly Maiden who accompanied the Human Emperor, the other eleven Jade-character leader Heavenly Maidens and their 120,000 Heavenly Maidens all resided in the Human Emperor's Soul Heaven World. The Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of Xungang and one million Heavenly Armies resided in the Human Emperor's Mystic Realm." The

Blue Dragon King, the leader of the four Heavenly Demon Dragon Kings under the Dragon Emperor in the Heavenly Demon Realm, said respectfully.

"Your Majesty, the Great Dragon Emperor, after the Human Emperor acquired the Brahma Illusionary Wild Continent, he went to the Celestial Realm with the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons and the Jade-Holding Celestial Maiden. The current ruler of the Celestial Realm, the Great Celestial Maiden of the Great Illusionary Treasure Pavilion, under the leadership of the Seven Peerless Beauties of the Human Realm, the Illusionary Queen of the Illusionary Realm, the Myriad Transformations Fairy, and the Heavenly Dawn Celestial Maiden, has led the twelve celestial lords of the Celestial Realm to submit."

Another Heavenly Demon Dragon King, the Red Dragon King, immediately reported respectfully.

"The Human Emperor's goal is clear. The reason he subdued so many racial boundaries is to extract their faith power for his own use, to counter the immense power of the King of Illusionary Demon Universe Rule Artifacts, the Liutian Chisel, in Your Majesty's hands."

"Deal with me? Heh heh, he's still too green."

The Heavenly Response Demon Dragon Emperor, formerly the Immortal Luo King, but now a human, was captured by the Demon Realm and refined into the Xuanjiao Demon Child. He only gained the Liutian Chisel by chance and became the ruler of the Heavenly Demon Realm. Upon hearing this, the king coldly smiled, his face full of disdain.

"With the Heavenly Chisel in hand, who in the Illusionary Demon Realm can rival him? Although the Human Emperor is powerful, and the Human Realm, Demon Realm, Illusion Realm, Spirit Realm, Monster Realm, Dragon Realm, and Kunpeng Realm have submitted to him, so what if the faith of the seven races is gathered together? Can they possibly be stronger than the world-destroying power of the Heavenly Chisel, the source of creation?"

"Your Majesty, although Liu Tianzhan is the king of the great law artifacts of the Illusionary Demon Heavenly Universe, possessing the vast power to create and destroy the world, he may not be a match for the Human Emperor, who has already subdued the Seven Realms and gathered the faith of the Seven Races. Moreover, he reversed time and space to return to ancient times and rescued the supreme and only king in the ancient legends of the human race. That was a forbidden figure whose power was even above the Great Ancestor God Emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heavenly Universe. Beside the Human King is the ancient Dragon King of Long Zaitian. The three Heavenly Emperors joining forces is no joke. If things go wrong, we will all be doomed. Your

subordinate humbly begs Your Majesty to reconsider." The White Dragon King, the most cautious of the four Heavenly Demon Dragon Kings, hesitated for a moment before respectfully speaking. Because Lin Yuan's strength as the Human Emperor was far inferior to that of the Human King, his prestige in the various realms of the Illusionary Demon Heaven was actually much lower than that of the Human King. This was why the White Dragon King claimed that the Human King was the supreme and only king of the human race. If Lin Yuan knew that his noble imperial title was subordinate to the Human King's title, one wonders what he would think.

"Hmph, does that mean the Human Emperor is allowed to have helpers, but I, the Emperor, am not?" Tianying Demon Dragon Emperor Xing Tuo sneered upon hearing this.

"Blue Dragon King, immediately contact Qingxu Daozun, Xuantian Shengmu, and Xianyuan Laozu to lead their armies here. Tell them that the Human Emperor has become the greatest threat to the Illusionary Demon Heaven. If they intend to avoid him, they will regret it later."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor." Upon hearing this, the Blue Dragon King opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing Xing Tuo's cold and unyielding eyes, he could only respectfully reply. Although the other three Dragon Kings wanted to persuade him, seeing that things had come to this point, there was no room for negotiation, so they could only remain silent.

"Human Emperor, I'll see who you are, daring to challenge the majesty of the most supreme and only emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven!"

Xing Tuo stood up with his hands behind his back, his cold gaze fixed on the sky, and sneered disdainfully. His powerful kingly aura was instantly revealed, and under the contrast of the golden horn that suddenly protruded from his forehead, it added an indescribable eerie demonic power.

Illusionary Demon Heaven, Heavenly Gathering Imperial Domain.

This is a dimensional world created by the four Heavenly Venerables after they achieved their cultivation and opened their own Xuan Realms, using the power of faith from their followers. It is a sacred area where the four Venerables gather every three thousand years to discuss important matters. Since the Immortal Luo King suddenly developed a mental obstacle and fell into the mortal world due to the Tribulation of Love 100,000 years ago, the four Heavenly Venerables have never held such a gathering again.

Just as Xing Tuo, the Heavenly Demon Dragon Emperor of the Heavenly Demon Realm, decided to lead his people to fight against the Human Emperor, the remaining three Heavenly Venerables immediately appeared here at the same time.

The Heavenly Gathering Imperial Domain, covering only about 15,000 li, is the place with the most concentrated and purest life energy and cosmic energy in the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Beneath the deep blue, transparent sky lies an ice crystal plain devoid of mountains and rivers. Looking down from above, no vegetation or living beings can be seen, yet the space is imbued with a vast and invisible life energy.

Three figures, radiating powerful auras, stood silently in the void, gazing at each other, then simultaneously sighing softly, their faces filled with indescribable despondency. Although powerful energy fluctuations emanated from their bodies, they only served to reveal the unease and turmoil within them.

"Holy Mother, what are your thoughts on the Human Emperor? What will you decide regarding Xing Tuo's actions? In this conflict, will we fight or not?"

After a long silence, a voice finally echoed in the air.

"Fight the Human Emperor, Qing Xu Zi, do you have the certainty of victory?"

As the only woman present, the Holy Mother of Opening Profound Realm paused for a moment before speaking calmly. As one of the Four Heavenly Venerables, and the only woman among them, she possessed not only unparalleled beauty surpassing all the celestial maidens of the Celestial Realm, but also power far exceeding that of the other three. Therefore, her words carried absolute authority in the hearts of the other two.

"No," Qing Xuzi replied without hesitation.

"Since the Human Emperor's powerful appearance in the Illusionary Demon Universe, his unstoppable dominance over the seven race boundaries in a short time, such power and prestige are something we could never achieve even if we cultivated for millions more years. Heh, the Four Heavenly Venerables, your names sound impressive, but do you really have the strength? I think we know very well in our hearts. Without the appearance of those legendary peerless figures from seven million years ago, we might have been able to roam freely in the Illusionary Demon Universe, a universe where supreme powerhouses have vanished, for a time, but it wouldn't last. Once those long-ago powerhouses return, we wouldn't even be worthy of carrying their shoes." Qing Xuzi said in a bitter, self-deprecating tone.

"In the battle between the Human Emperor and the Demon Realm, the Heavenly Finger destroyed the world, wiping out two billion demons instantly, and leaving hundreds of millions of miles of land in ruins. A mere Kai Tian Zun has at most a little over three million Celestial soldiers nearing the Profound Annihilation stage, and a few thousand Celestial leaders at the peak of the Profound Annihilation stage. How much can they accomplish? Don't forget, the ancient Human King and Dragon King have made a powerful return and sided with the Human Emperor, along with his wives, especially the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, who is the most powerful. After her journey in ancient times, she is probably already at the legendary peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm, even more powerful than the Human Emperor when he first entered the Demon Realm. Tell me, compared to them, the power of the three of us is only barely at the legendary peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm. How could we be their match?"

"According to Brother Qing Xu, are we left with no choice but to surrender?" The patriarch Xian Yuan, who had been silent for a long time, spoke calmly upon hearing this.

"Holy Mother, what do you think?" Qing Xu Zi did not answer, but instead looked at the Holy Mother of Kai Xuan.

"Xingtuo's attempt to reverse the tide with the Liutian Chisel is both feasible and impractical. The situation is still unpredictable, and the Human Emperor's side is fraught with unforeseen changes. Who knows if the Human Emperor will unleash another astonishingly destructive force in the end?" The Holy Mother of Kaixuan paused for a moment before speaking.

"Since Xingtuo wants to play with the Human Emperor, we might as well observe from the sidelines. On the surface, we'll go along with him. If things really don't go well, we'll see what happens."

Qingxuzi and the First Ancestor both sighed upon hearing this. They both understood the Holy Mother of Kaixuan's meaning, but were too embarrassed to say it aloud. If it really came to that, it seemed there was no other way out.

"The Heavenly Gathering Imperial Domain might be in danger," someone said, and the other two glared at him fiercely.

Chapter 38 Mysterious Horned Demon Child

, Celestial Realm, Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion

"Xing Tuo has decided to challenge me? Hehe, I haven't even gone to find him yet, but he's being quite proactive this time."

Lin Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, suspended in the void above the Celestial Realm. His vast and unparalleled celestial power was deeply contained within him, yet the invisible imperial majesty he exuded still made the celestial beings in the lower realms, who looked up at him with reverence, tremble with fear.

The heavens are forever the supreme existence above all beings in the universe.

A faint energy fluctuation refracted through the pure silver sky above the Celestial Realm. Two purple beams of light pierced the void, gazing into the endless black void surrounding the Celestial Realm's planet. In the distant star field, an invisible power was gradually gathering, transforming from weak to vast, instantly erupting like a volcano, a terrifying atmosphere of world-ending destruction sweeping in—all originating from that inexplicable power fluctuation.

At the same time, tens of millions of celestial beings within the vast territory of the Celestial Realm felt a sense of dread.

"Husband, have the Heavenly Demon Dragon Emperor and the Three Venerables of Creation arrived with their forces?"

A soft, melodious voice, filled with boundless tenderness, rang out. Lin Yuan didn't need to turn around to know who it was. He nodded and said calmly, "Rongrong had a premonition that I am no match for her. Xing Tuo is indeed as you said. While despising me, he actually invited the other 'Three Venerables of Creation' to come as well. Heh, does he really think I'm just a newly arrived Heavenly Emperor in the Illusionary Demon Realm? After the ancient journey, although the Liutian Chisel is a rule-based artifact of the Illusionary Demon Realm, how can it be compared to a Supreme Being whose power has reached the Heavenly Realm? Today, I will make sure he doesn't return alive."

"Husband, war is unfortunate. Why not carry it out within the Star Realm? If it's in the Celestial Realm, I'm afraid it will implicate many innocent people." Li Hongxiu, carrying Su Rongrong, stepped through the air to Lin Yuan's side, her beautiful eyes revealing a questioning look.

“It’s rare for my sister to have such a kind heart, my husband. We are no longer what we used to be. Why not heed Sister Hongxiu’s advice and preserve peace and tranquility in the Celestial Realm?” The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons also came to Lin Yuan’s side and said softly.

“Alright, since my beloved wives have such a kind heart, how can I refuse?” Lin Yuan said with a faint smile. The next moment, his tall and handsome purple figure appeared in the void of a star field billions of miles away from the Celestial Realm.

“Husband…”

Several coquettish voices rang out, and the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, Su Rongrong, and Li Hongxiu appeared at Lin Yuan’s side at the same time.

“Uh, Rongrong, Hongxiu, when did your power levels improve so quickly? You’ve only been in the Illusionary Demon Heaven for a little over a month, yet you can stand fearlessly in the void of the starry sky without any support.” Lin Yuan was greatly surprised to see the three women appear hand in hand at the same time.

"The Heavenly Emperor's Realm... Could this be another masterpiece by the Venerable Yan Tian?"

"Yes, the Venerable Yan Tian, the Great Ancestor God, has been incredibly kind to us." Su Rongrong said with a gentle smile.

"Husband, aren't you happy? Why do you look so surprised?" Li Hongxiu nestled into Lin Yuan's arms and said sweetly.

"Happy, very happy." Lin Yuan paused for a moment before saying calmly, but inwardly he thought to himself, "Happy? No way. Who knows what Yan Tian Po is after, going to such lengths to help you? If it's to make you a new force in the upcoming Universal Annihilation War, wouldn't I be losing out big time? War is merciless. If you suffer even the slightest mishap, how can I forgive myself? No, I absolutely cannot let you be dragged into this innocent war."

"Husband, what are you thinking about?" The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons asked with slight concern, seeing Lin Yuan's unsettled state.

"Husband, are you worried about us?" Su Rongrong asked, seemingly understanding something as she looked at Lin Yuan's expression.

"Yes and no, in any case, I absolutely cannot let you get involved in this turmoil." Lin Yuan shifted his gaze to the distant star field, and after a long while, he seemed to be answering her question, yet also speaking to himself.

"The universe is vast and boundless. Before humanity's vision transcends the boundaries and rules of a single planet, who could have predicted that so many mysteries and secrets would exist beyond our comprehension? Heaven, the Heavenly Emperor, the Heavenly Dao, the Great Awakener...

the Emperor who controls everything in the void, who is truly the only one in this world? Illusion, reality, indistinguishable, entangled in love, who lives for whom?"

Upon hearing this, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, Su Rongrong, and Li Hongxiu all looked at him in surprise, their beautiful eyes filled with confusion, yet their minds seemed to be filled with understanding. For a moment, they did not understand what Lin Yuan meant.

"Your Highness, the Star Pivot has invited the Three Celestials to challenge the Human Emperor. Whom do you favor in this battle, and which side will we ultimately side with?" The

beautiful Yaozhi in the Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion looked at Xinjun with a questioning gaze.

"The heavens, beings from ancient legends who reign supreme over all beings in the universe, what do you think?" Xinjun stared at the sky for a long while before speaking calmly.

"In my opinion, regardless of the legend's veracity, the Human Emperor should be the one to be respected in this battle," Yaozhi hesitated before speaking respectfully.

"Since you've already made up your mind, why ask such a foolish question?" Xinjun said calmly.

"Concern leads to confusion; I'm just a little nervous for the Human Emperor," Yaozhi said, her jade-like face flushing slightly. "

Hehe, Yaozhi, are you perhaps worried that you won't be able to become the Human Emperor's personal concubine like the Jade-Holding Celestial Maiden?" Xinjun smiled, unable to resist teasing her.

"No, Your Highness, you jest," Yao Zhi said, forcing a smile, though a chill ran through her. The Great Heavenly Maiden was right. In beauty, she couldn't compare to the Jade-Holding Heavenly Maiden, the leader of the Twelve Jade Pavilions from the Fan Gang Huan Ye Continent. In intelligence, the Jade-Holding Heavenly Maiden was far superior. In status, the Jade-Holding Heavenly Maiden was even higher than the Great Heavenly Maiden of the Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion. What right did she have to compete for favor? Thinking of the Human Emperor's exquisitely perfect face, surpassing even the celestial beings, and his boundless, powerful strength, her heart fluttered with infatuation. She was unconsciously drawn to his alluring and seductive charm and fell in love with him. But then, a wave of sadness washed over her, a feeling of inferiority washing over her because of the vast difference between them.

"Yao Zhi, you don't need to worry," Xin Jun said with a faint smile, a mysterious smile playing on her exquisite, perfect face.

"When I decided to submit to the Human Emperor, Tianxiao Tianji and Wanbian Fairy promised me that they would do everything in their power to persuade the Human Emperor to keep us by his side. This is no small matter. Given the Human Emperor's favor towards them, are we not as favored as fairies from the human realm?"

"Ah, does that mean the Human Emperor has agreed to their request?" Yaozhi asked, her heart filled with joy.

"While it wasn't exactly an agreement, it was expected. Given the Human Emperor's character, how could he refuse a beauty offered to him? Moreover, as the master of the Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion in the Celestial Realm, I am the leader in the hearts of tens of millions of Celestials, embodying the spiritual power of the most powerful race in the Illusion Demon Heaven. The day when the Human Emperor becomes my husband is not far off," Xinjun said calmly, her jade-like face serene, yet her heart was filled with extraordinary excitement.

Millions of years of waiting, countless lonely glances back—the one in her life had finally appeared. From now on, even in the long nights, her heart would no longer be lonely because of longing.

"Heavenly Demon Dragon Emperor, manifest yourself!"

In the void, Lin Yuan inexplicably spoke some words to the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, Su Rongrong, and Li Hongxiu, leaving them bewildered. His handsome face changed, and a vast, imperial might surged forth. He punched the air, unleashing an immeasurable shockwave. The vacuum was silent, yet a rumbling sound suddenly arose. His heavenly might was unstoppable; only a world-destroying force could demonstrate his supreme authority.

Several enormous purple lightning bolts shattered the void, and an incomparably vast life energy surged forth from the shattered void, seemingly endless. Thousand-foot-long black demon dragon shadows appeared and danced from the interstellar anti-space tunnel. Lin Yuan coldly stared, his expression unmoved. His powerful divine sense instantly determined the exact number—over ten million.

Following closely behind the Heavenly Demon Dragon Clan were four figures radiating the powerful fluctuations of peak Heavenly Emperor level power.

"So you are the Human Emperor?"

A cold, desolate voice, tinged with disdain, rang out. Lin Yuan looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man of similar age, not far from his own, coldly beating him. He was handsome, exuding an arrogance that disregarded everything. Coupled with his immense power and overwhelming royal might, he would undoubtedly be a rare and handsome king in the human realm. Unfortunately, a golden horn over a foot long protruded from his forehead, somewhat marring his human appearance. Under the influence of the unconscious demonic aura emanating from his body, he appeared even stranger and more eerie.

"Heavenly Responding Demon Dragon Emperor, Xuanjiao Demon Child,"

Lin Yuan said calmly, meeting his gaze.

"I am Xing Tuo, formerly the Immortal Luo King, the head of the Four Venerables of Creation, the leader of all immortals in the Illusionary Demon Heaven, and now the Lord of the Heavenly Demon Realm, not some Xuanjiao Demon Child. Human Emperor, please watch your title." Upon hearing this, a flash of anger appeared in the golden-horned man's starry eyes, as if he was desperately suppressing his emotions. After a long pause, he spoke coldly. Clearly, Lin Yuan's address to him infuriated him, as it was one of his most humiliating experiences.

"Oh, you're the Lord of the Heavenly Demon Realm? Sorry, I forgot for a moment,"

Lin Yuan said casually with a smile, completely unconcerned about his anger.

"Since you are the leader of the Heavenly Demon Realm, through the interstellar transfer altar array of the Heavenly Demon Realm, you should already understand everything that happened in the Illusionary Demon Heaven, and you should also know my intentions. Will you choose to submit to me and obediently hand over the Liutian Chisel, or decide to fight me to the death? As for your past life, heh, the Immortal Luo King is a thing of the past. Don't flaunt him in front of me anymore. That will only make me think you are useless. Just obediently play your role as the Demon Child."

"Husband, aren't your words a bit too harsh? Knowing that the title of Xuanjiao Demon Child is Xing Tuo's most hated and taboo past, isn't it like slapping Xing Tuo hard in front of everyone, making him rekindle his inferior thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons said to Su Rongrong and Li Hongxiu with a charming smile. Although her voice was soft, it resonated in the silent vacuum, making all the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons hear her words containing disdain.

Upon hearing this, Xing Tuo was instantly enraged. This was a blatant provocation.

"These four cute little dragons must be the four Dragon Kings beside Xing Tuo. Blue, black, white, red, and so on. Sigh, after evolving for so many years, they're still only 1,500 zhang long. Compared to the dragons of my Heavenly Universe, they're far inferior. How dare they call themselves kings with such power?" The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons completely ignored the murderous intent Xing Tuo exuded. Her beautiful eyes flickered as she looked at the four enormous dragon shadows behind him.

"Ling'er, how can you be so rude? Although these four little insects are not much, they are already quite rare in the Illusionary Demon Heavenly Universe. Please make do with them." Lin Yuan smiled calmly, seeing the embarrassed and frightened expressions on the four Dragon Kings' faces.

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's words, the Four Dragon Kings wished they could simply disappear into a hole to avoid losing face before the Emperor. Though inwardly furious, they dared not express it. Before the Heavenly One of the ancient legends of the universe, they had no chance of resistance and would be mercilessly annihilated. Seeing Lin Yuan, they finally understood the immense difference in power between them. Lin Yuan, already a Heavenly One, exuded an aura of imperial might that instilled fear in all the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons present in this vacuum star field.

They were originally the most powerful race under the Heavenly Human Realm of the Illusionary Demon Universe, but compared to Lin Yuan and his companions, they were utterly pathetic. They couldn't understand what the Dragon Emperor was thinking. Did he believe that the Radiant Heaven Chisel in his hand alone could withstand an opponent already a Heavenly One of the ancient legends of the universe? The Four Dragon Kings cursed Xing Tuo inwardly countless times. Why court death? Now they were in a predicament, unable to extricate themselves.

Chapter 39 The Queen's Majesty

"Husband..."

The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons whimpered, displaying her girlish charm before the millions of Heavenly Response Demon Dragons. This caused Lin Yuan's cold heart to waver. Although the Demon Dragons were terrified of Lin Yuan's majesty, they couldn't help but feel aroused by the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' coquettishness. Xing Tuo, seeing this, angrily cursed her absurdity, but dared not look at her with disdain.

"Qing Xuzi, Kai Xuan Holy Mother, Xian Yuan Ancestor, you are all among the Four Venerables of the Illusionary Demon Heavenly Universe. Do you also intend to oppose this Emperor with Xuan Jiao Demon Child?"

Lin Yuan smiled slightly, his demonic gaze piercing through the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' beautiful face and looking at the three other imposing figures at the peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm beside Xing Tuo. His handsome face was smiling, but his eyes contained a cold killing intent, causing the three people under his gaze to shiver inexplicably. This was a bad omen. In their tens of thousands of years of cultivation, they had never felt the destructive power of the Emperor's might so deeply as they did today. Lin Yuan's appearance made them acutely aware of their invincibility, yet they were too proud to back down in this situation.

"Great Human Emperor, you misunderstand," Qing Xuzi said with a dry laugh.

The Demon Queen, ignored by Lin Yuan, complained and understood that a great battle was imminent. She snorted at Qing Xuzi and, under Su Rongrong's gentle smile, retreated behind Lin Yuan.

"Misunderstand?"

Lin Yuan sneered.

"Well, we came here with the Dragon Emperor because we have long admired the great Human Emperor's reputation and wanted to see your magnificence. If there is anything that has caused the Emperor to misunderstand, please forgive us."

Facing Lin Yuan's indifferent yet sharp gaze, Qing Xuzi felt a chill run down his spine but had no choice but to continue his fabrication. Facing a Heavenly Realm Emperor like the Human Emperor, she couldn't even muster the thought of being his enemy.

"Hmph, if you just wanted to catch a glimpse of my husband's splendor, you wouldn't have put on such a grand display, would you? Tens of millions of Heavenly Response Demon Dragons, and an army of fifteen million Celestials hidden within the Xuan Realm of your Three Heavenly Venerables. Qing Xuzi, you're joking too much."

The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons snorted coldly upon hearing this.

"The Xuan Realm and the Soul Consciousness are intertwined; this is a last resort. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Qing Xuzi was already in a bind and had no choice but to lower his voice.

"Why waste so much breath?"

Xing Tuo glared at Qing Xuzi resentfully.

"I've said it countless times. The Human Emperor's arrival is aggressive and clearly ill-intentioned. Now that we're in this situation, how can we lower ourselves? Let's fight! What's so great about that?"

"Not bad, you have some kingly aura."

Lin Yuan praised lightly, smiling as he looked at the Three Heavenly Venerables beside Xing Tuo, and said calmly.

"The Demon Child Xuanjiao has made up his mind. I wonder what the three Venerables think? Fight or surrender? I will not force you." His tone shifted, a chilling killing intent immediately emanating from his words.

"Once the war begins, I won't be in the mood for chatting with you."

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan and the Ancestor of the First Origin simply observed Xing Tuo's reaction, showing no reaction to Lin Yuan's gaze. Qing Xuzi, however, seemed somewhat uneasy, unsure of what to do.

"Human Emperor, I know your intentions. I will not hand over the Liutian Chisel to you. If you have the ability, then come and take it." Xing Tuo coldly snorted, speaking indifferently.

"Even without the help of the Three Venerables of Kaitian, I will choose to fight to the death."

"Great Dragon Emperor, let your subordinate take the battle on your behalf, Human Emperor."

Just as the Three Venerables of Kaitian hesitated, the Red Dragon King rushed forward first.

The Dragon King, worthy of his title, though terrified before the heavens, suddenly became incredibly brave when he realized he had no way out and his fate was uncertain.

Seeing the Red Dragon King bravely leading the charge, Qing Xuzi breathed a sigh of relief. At least he wouldn't be the first to fight Lin Yuan, the legendary 'Heaven'. If Xing Tuo couldn't defeat the Human Emperor, he could surrender immediately.

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan and the First Ancestor simultaneously sensed Qing Xuzi's thoughts, looking at him strangely but saying nothing.

Xing Tuo simply stared coldly at him for a long while before calmly saying to the waiting Red Dragon King, "Go. If you find yourself outmatched, don't force it."

"Such a small worm dares to challenge my husband's majesty!"

Seeing that the Red Dragon King was the first to challenge the millions of Heavenly Demon Dragons trembling in fear, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons immediately showed displeasure.

She snorted coldly, slowly stepping forward. A vast killing intent instantly solidified into a powerful force that swept across the sky.

Before absolute power, even the largest groups of races united are futile. The sheer force of the millions of Heavenly Demon Dragons gathered together was immense, but the moment the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons unleashed her powerful killing intent at the peak of her Heavenly Emperor realm, they involuntarily retreated.

"Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, you are the king of the demon race, and I am the king of the Heavenly Demon Dragon race. Since we are both kings, let us settle this today! Hmph, prepare to die!"

Sensing the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' powerful killing intent, the Red Dragon King trembled inwardly, yet still mustered his courage and spoke arrogantly.

"You…"

The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, upon hearing this, seemed to have heard a colossal joke. She stared at him coldly for a long while before finally letting out a cold laugh.

"King, you lowly one, are unworthy of this title! Vanish! Heavenly Finger, break..."

A jade hand shot into the air, a point of white light blazing forth. The Red Dragon King, seeing this, was horrified. The seemingly invisible light from the other party filled him with a sense of foreboding.

A furious roar resounded, and a ten-thousand-foot-tall red dragon shadow pounced, unleashing a massive, destructive shockwave that shook the very vacuum.

The white light from the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' jade hand, however, struck first, instantly piercing his eyes. The Heavenly Finger Annihilation Technique, inherited from Lin Yuan's Heavenly Heart Technique, possessed an invisible yet incredibly powerful destructive force that instantly shattered his body.

His red soul escaped, but was immobilized in mid-air by the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons' casually unleashed binding power.

Qing Xuzi, the Holy Mother of Kai Xuan, the Ancestor of Xian Yuan, and Xing Tuo, upon seeing this, all paled in shock. This was the power of the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons; a seemingly casual strike could unleash such destructive power.

King, this was the immense difference in power between a king and an emperor.

The Red Dragon King, a ruler who had dominated the boundaries of various races in the Illusionary Demon Realm for tens of thousands of years, was like a child before the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, utterly vulnerable. He couldn't even muster the most basic defensive barrier, nor could he utter a pitiful howl before being instantly killed by the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons.

The sheer power was terrifying, a truly devastating force.

Faced with the overwhelming power displayed by the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, the millions of demonic dragons completely lost their will to fight. Despite her title being merely 'Queen,' her strength was already at the peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm. If Xing Tuo hadn't possessed the Liutian Chisel, he wouldn't have even been able to pass the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, let alone challenge Lin Yuan, who was considered 'Heaven.'

"Good, very good, very good..."

Xing Tuo sneered, stepping forward. The three Dragon Kings—Blue, White, and Black—followed closely behind, all staring at the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons with extremely solemn expressions.

"Using numbers to bully the few, what kind of king are you?"

Seeing this, Li Hongxiu grabbed Su Rongrong's hand, intending to step forward, but Lin Yuan calmly blocked her path.

"A mere Heavenly Response Demon Dragon Emperor is nothing. It's not that I don't believe in your power, but Xing Tuo has the Liutian Chisel in his hand, so we must be careful. Besides, he has three people with unclear stances behind him. Who knows if they might take advantage of the situation?"

Lin Yuan said calmly. After lightly kissing the two women, he calmly walked past the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons under the watchful eyes of millions of Heavenly Response Demon Dragons, standing before Xing Tuo with an air of indifference and arrogance.

An invisible, vast imperial might emanated from him, even more powerful than that of the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons. It gave them the feeling that he was an invincible being, capable of destroying the illusory universe with a mere gesture. He was so unbeatable, yet so awe-inspiring.

This was the unique imperial might of the heavens, forever above all living beings, revered for all ages, and eternally immortal.

"Husband,"

the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons called out somewhat displeasedly when she saw Lin Yuan take her place.

"Listen to me, your husband doesn't want anything to happen to you,"

Lin Yuan said gently, without turning to look at her. Hearing this, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons felt a surge of sweetness rise in her heart. What words could be more important than the gentle concern of her beloved man?

"Husband, then you must be careful,"

the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons said sweetly.

"Hmm,"

Lin Yuan responded indifferently, then looked indifferently at the Golden Horned Star Tuo before him.

Chapter 40 Undeclared War

"Finally finished with your nonsense,"

Star Tuo coldly met Lin Yuan's sharp purple gaze and snorted.

"As long as you hand over the Liutian Chisel and submit to me, the sole ruler of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, you will be the number one king. At that time, the boundaries of the races you can govern will be much wider and more expansive than they are now. Xingtuo, what do you say?"

Lin Yuan said calmly, his handsome face showing no emotion whatsoever, making him unfathomable. What secrets lay hidden beneath his cold, sharp, yet vast and boundless purple eyes?

"Submission? In my life, those two words have never appeared, and I don't even know them," Xingtuo sneered. "Either win or die. The ending is that simple."

"Alas, why bother?"

Lin Yuan seemed unusually regretful, sighing softly, but his eerie purple and golden eyes flashed with immense killing intent in an instant.

"Since you insist, then so be it. Although I sympathize with your past experiences and the hostile situation, I cannot help but harden my heart."

With a calm and collected tone, a pale white light suddenly appeared on Lin Yuan's right index and middle fingers. Its flickering light was exceptionally dazzling, instantly pleasing to the eye. Xing Tuo, however, watched with a solemn expression.

Others might not know the purpose of this white light, but he was acutely aware of it. Despite its small size and dazzling beauty, seemingly useless, it was this very light that had destroyed two billion demons in the Demon Realm. How could he not take it seriously? After all, Xing Tuo's position above all the boundary kings in the Illusionary Demon Heaven was largely due to the glazed Heaven Chisel he possessed; otherwise, why would the Demon Realm honor him as the Dragon Emperor?

Unexpectedly, the Human Emperor's appearance was immediately met with a white light that intimidated the enemy. Kai Xuan Sheng Ping, Qing Xu Zi, and Xian Yuan Lao Zu all paled. Who would dare to underestimate a heaven-defying divine power deliberately unleashed by the Heavenly Emperor? It would be

tantamount to courting death. It seemed the Human Emperor intended to settle the matter with a single move. But how did Xing Tuo plan to resist? Could the Liu Tian Chisel still unleash its original ruthless killing power under the Heavenly Emperor's overwhelming power? The three pondered, their gazes once again filled with different meanings as they watched the two approaching kings.

The millions of Heavenly Response Demon Dragons retreated further into the star field behind them the moment Lin Yuan slowly stepped forward. No race dared to be presumptuous under the Heavenly Emperor's might, not even the Heavenly Response Demon Dragon Clan, the most powerful race in the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Apart from Xing Tuo, who was ignorant of his own limitations and hoped to defeat Lin Yuan with the Liu Tian Chisel, all the powerful figures present were unwilling to face Lin Yuan as enemies.

"Heavenly Finger Annihilation, humph, I will not let you succeed."

Xing Tuo sensed an immense crisis, snorted, and stretched out his left hand. A dazzling white light instantly engulfed Lin Yuan and the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, Su Rongrong, and Li Hongxiu behind him.

White, a vast expanse of white light filled every inch of space within sight. This was the first color Lin Yuan saw after being swallowed by the white light released by Xing Tuo. His powerful Heavenly Realm divine sense spread out, but strangely, he could not sense any existing matter. A vast and powerful force, as strong as a force defying the heavens, completely imprisoned his Heavenly Realm power, just like the Forbidden Heavenly Origin that the Extinction Soul had struck in the chaotic spacetime. This vast power was even stronger than the Forbidden Heavenly Origin, and it was filled with a heavy sense of historical vicissitude, as if it had existed since the beginning of the universe, yet it exuded an invisible but powerful destructive energy that Lin Yuan could feel.

"Ling'er, Rong'er, Hongxiu, where are you?"

After a brief moment of surprise, Lin Yuan quickly regained his composure. This strange space, needless to say, was the work of Liu Tianzhan. Having experienced so many battles across spatial boundaries, his experience was far beyond that of the naive young man who had just entered the chaotic world of the Great Qin Dynasty. Although he sensed a strong sense of crisis, he showed no sign of it on his face. Instead, he worried about his three beloved wives. Even as a Heavenly Emperor, he had completely lost the ability to resist Liu Tianzhan's heaven-defying power, let alone these three cultivators below the Heavenly Emperor level.

"Husband, where are you?"

Lin Yuan's voice had just rang out when Li Hongxiu's soft, slightly panicked voice sounded from his left side.

"Are you alright?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan quickly moved to his left. In the endless white mist, he finally saw his three beloved wives, their faces showing surprise and panic. Seeing Lin Yuan's appearance, the three women couldn't help but throw themselves into his arms at the same time.

"Don't be afraid, everything will be alright."

Lin Yuan opened his arms and embraced the three women, gently comforting them.

"Hahaha..."

A wild and contemptuous laugh suddenly rang out, and the boundless white mist immediately poured down rolling sound waves, its vast power spreading outwards.

In the boundless white mist, Xing Tuo's figure suddenly appeared. He floated in the air with a smug look on his face. His body was covered with spikes and black scales, making him look both ugly and terrifying, like an uncivilized ancient beast. A golden horn protruded from his forehead, instantly sending chills down one's spine.

His arms were slightly outstretched, and in his right hand he held a cross-shaped object. A large part of the powerful aura that permeated the entire space came from this object. This must be the legendary King of Cosmic Rule Artifacts, the Liutian Chisel, from the Illusionary Demon Heaven.

Lin Yuan paused for a moment upon seeing the item, then his eyes lit up with pleasure. It truly lived up to its reputation as the king of cosmic rule artifacts; the heaven-defying power within it was undoubtedly the primordial origin of the universe at its inception. No wonder it could completely imprison his own celestial power. Remembering his purpose for being here, Lin Yuan immediately decided to seize it.

Xing Tuo coldly smiled and said in a low voice, "Human Emperor, come and die."

"Ling'er, Rong'er, Hongxiu, you should rest in the Soul Heaven World for now."

Lin Yuan stretched his hands, casually waving his left hand. Without waiting for the three women's agreement, a flash of purple light instantly transported them into his soul world. His right hand then shot out towards Xing Tuo, unleashing the immense destructive power of the Heavenly Finger Annihilation Technique.

Normally, given his noble status as a Celestial, he would disdain such a shameless tactic as launching a war without a declaration of war. However, with the Liutian Chisel in Xing Tuo's hands, although it couldn't unleash its full power, he was trapped within it, his Celestial Realm cultivation completely imprisoned. He could only use weak attacks based on life energy as a means of combat. His opponent was already the complete ruler of this strange space. If he were to hesitate to strike first due to his status, wouldn't he be courting death? Although his soul consciousness could live forever, it hadn't yet reached true immortality. Considering his own situation, how could he not think of his beloved wife behind him?

Speaking of which, Lin Yuan was quite impressed with himself. Even facing a life-or-death crisis, he still had the leisure to think about the women's existence. He truly didn't know how he managed to do that.

"Although the Heavenly Finger Annihilation is a heaven-defying divine power, it cannot unleash its original destructive force within the powerful barrier of the Liutian Chisel. Hahaha... Human Emperor, don't forget that the Liutian Chisel contains the primordial power of the universe at the very beginning of the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Even a heaven-defying emperor would be helpless against this king of cosmic rule artifacts, let alone you, 'Heaven'."

Xing Tuo laughed arrogantly, his right palm outstretched, the Liutian Chisel spinning, one end of the Firm Gang Pestle pointing forward, and he swung it fiercely. A vast ball of white light of Gang Qi immediately roared downwards.

The two powerful forces collided and exploded in the void, immediately sweeping up an unstoppable wind of Gang Qi. Although the two immediately condensed substantial protective Gang Qi to resist the shockwave, they could not completely avoid it. Since neither of them expected the immense power of this attack, the fierce vortex of Gang Qi, several meters wide, was irresistible, and they were instantly blasted tens of thousands of feet away.
Chapter 41 , November 4th : Tianyu Liuguang

Xingtuo glared hatefully at Lin Yuan, his figure rushing forward again. Although Lin Yuan's Heavenly Realm cultivation was temporarily imprisoned by Liutian Zhan, who knew if he would launch a sudden counterattack at the next moment? With a powerful enemy before him, he dared not be careless in the slightest. Liutian Zhan spun wildly again, and two large black and white vortexes of gale suddenly appeared, rotating in opposite directions. The supreme source of Liutian Zhan's magic power immediately stirred up endless black clouds in the void, and more than a hundred dazzling and explosive bolts of lightning suddenly appeared in the void, descending from the sky with the power of annihilation, instantly striking Lin Yuan, who had already reached the cultivation level of a life energy user.

In the face of absolute power, any resistance was superfluous. Lin Yuan only had time to condense the gale around him into a strong protective aura before his body was easily pierced by more than a hundred dazzling bolts of lightning.

"Wow, so powerful."

A spray of purple blood rained down, but Lin Yuan's soul instantly detached from his body.

"Trying to escape? No chance, Human Emperor. Accept your fate."

Xing Tuo sneered upon seeing this, raising his hand again to unleash a massive killing move of罡劲 (gāngjì, a type of internal energy). The white light instantly transformed into a barrage of sharp blades sweeping across the sky, omnipresent and all-pervasive in the void, displaying unparalleled destructive power.

"Great Thousand Blade罡, kill..."

With Xing Tuo's shout, a massive wave of罡气 (gāngqì, a type of internal energy) surged from the void below, accompanying a vast killing blade罡 (gāngqì, a type of internal energy), sweeping towards Lin Yuan's soul.

"Wow, so powerful."

From within the white light, Lin Yuan's surprised words rang out, but he showed no sign of tension. The power of the vast罡气 (gāngqì, a type of internal energy) killing force was unimaginable and unresistable for ordinary people. Although Lin Yuan was a Celestial, he appeared so insignificant amidst the fierce and surging罡气 wind blades within Liu Tianzhan's body.

"The Great Thousand Blade Qi is powerful, but to kill me? Hmph, it's far from enough."

With a cold snort, a strange white light, radiating boundless destructive power, suddenly pierced through the layers of blade qi and exploded violently.

A powerful shockwave swirled and churned again, and even Xing Tuo, wielding the Liutian Chisel, couldn't avoid the shockwave and was violently slammed away.

A tiny white light, like a shooting star from the sky, moved with lightning speed, instantly piercing through Xing Tuo's chest, and the powerful destructive force immediately shattered his body.

"Ah, what kind of power is this? It actually destroyed my body, damn it..."

Xing Tuo's soul reappeared in the distant void, roaring angrily. Even in death, this kid didn't forget to cling to the Liutian Chisel, his only life-saving artifact.

"All Xiang are Annihilated!"

Lin Yuan coldly snorted, and his purple soul suddenly appeared behind Xing Tuo, unleashing another wave of destructive attacks.

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's voice, Xing Tuo was terrified. Wasn't this kid supposed to have his Heavenly Realm cultivation sealed by Liu Tianzhan? How could he still possess such terrifying speed and supernatural abilities, ignoring Liu Tianzhan's annihilating blade aura and even severely injuring him? Little did he know, Lin Yuan was a Heavenly Transmission Evolver. Even without his Heavenly Realm cultivation, he could still evolve and fight across levels with only the cultivation of a Life Energy user. The inheritance of the Heavenly Emperor was far beyond what ordinary cultivators could compare to.

"Origin of Light!"

Xing Tuo roared, unleashing a dazzling white light a thousand times brighter than the white light Lin Yuan had unleashed. Even with Lin Yuan's sharp eyes, he was momentarily blinded, let alone Xing Tuo within it.

The white light was silent, yet it exuded a gentle yet powerful holy aura, silently devouring and dissolving all of Lin Yuan's violent attack.

The countless sword and blade beams seemed to have never appeared before, leaving everyone bewildered yet deeply awestruck.

The Source of Light—this was the power of the Source of Light! Lin Yuanyao gazed at Xing Tuo, who seemed to have instantly become an invincible and imposing figure, and was secretly astonished. However, he immediately shook his head, dismissing his own perception.

The Source of Light is the origin of all light in the universe, hence the name "Source Ancestor." It is also the starting point for all spiritual life. The Spirit Race of the Illusionary Demon Heaven possesses this life nature. In the vast universe, the Source of Light is the pillar of faith and the origin of all spiritual life; it is omnipresent and all-pervasive.

This ball of light before him, while emitting a convincingly realistic aura of the Source of Light, lacked the vast purifying power of the Source of Light. On the contrary, through powerful celestial sense analysis, Lin Yuanyao was astonished to discover that the power emanating from this light was actually the nemesis of all spiritual life, concealing an invisible, annihilating array of flowing light.

"Surprised, aren't you? Why does the Source Ancestor of Light lack its original purifying power, instead possessing an inexhaustible source of destruction? Human Emperor, prepare to die! Beneath this vast ball of light disguised as the Source Ancestor of Light lies the Celestial Flowing Light Array from within the Liutian Jade. Its power originates from the cosmic energy source generated by connecting with the outer reality world. Nothing is impervious to its destruction, nothing is unbreakable. Even if you are a Heaven-Defying Emperor, you cannot resist the annihilation of the Celestial Flowing Light Array."

Xing Tuo's cold voice was filled with arrogant pride. In an instant, it became ethereal and elusive. Dozens of crystal pagodas, each thousands of feet tall, suddenly appeared from the void. Each one was tens of thousands of feet apart, seemingly chaotic, yet arranged in perfect order. Streams of white light, seemingly holy but containing immense destructive power, shot wildly through the air, weaving together into an endless net of light that firmly surrounded Lin Yuan. His towering figure appeared so small and insignificant under the net of light.

Lin Yuan smiled indifferently, and once again unleashed a wave of annihilation. Without a ripple, the massive, probing attack vanished completely under the corrosive properties of the Heavenly Flowing Light.

Xing Tuo, at the heart of the formation, smiled smugly. This Heavenly Flowing Light was a powerful energy source from the Tai Ming Realm of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, a nemesis of all spiritual life, possessing a corrosive power far exceeding any other form of qi. Liu Tianzhan possessed the very essence of this energy, and at the moment the Flowing Light Formation activated, it established a stable connection with the Tai Ming Realm, continuously drawing Heavenly Flowing Light from it. Even if Lin Yuan was powerful, he would ultimately be no match for the immense energy of the Heavenly Realm.

"All beings, life, death, heaven..."

After his tentative attack, Lin Yuan finally glimpsed the power of the Heavenly Flowing Light Formation and understood his perilous situation after losing his Heavenly Realm cultivation. Without hesitation, he played his final trump card.

The power of the collective faith of all beings is enough to destroy the heavens and slay the supreme beings. The nature of the power of the Heavenly Flowing Light is roughly at the same level as the heavens, although it is even more powerful and domineering. Using the power of all beings to counter it is the best way to restrain it.

At the control center of the outer layer of the magic array, Xing Tuo saw the vast power that Lin Yuan suddenly unleashed. Its supreme might even shook the entire internal world of the Liutian Chisel violently. This was the first time Lin Yuan had unleashed a power powerful enough to shake the Liutian Chisel since he was trapped inside. How could he not be astonished?

The power of all beings is a unique and mysterious power different from the heavens. It is both powerful and insignificant. When weak, it is at the mercy of others; when strong, it can defy the heavens. It is a source of power that all the Heavenly Realm Emperors and Venerables in the universe both despise and need.

"So what if it's the power of all living beings? Could it possibly be stronger than the boundless destructive power inherited from the Ancestor of Light by the Taiyu Liuguang?"

After a brief moment of astonishment, Xing Tuo immediately regained his composure, sneered, and shouted, "Heavenly Light Reverse

Rotation!" The vast power of the magical artifact instantly surged from the void into dozens of thousand-foot crystal towers. Within the array, dozens of crystal towers immediately emitted waves of light, merging and churning layer upon layer, until they reached the infinite heights of the void, spinning wildly and rapidly forming a massive vortex.

The two vast destructive forces clashed, and wisps of black energy immediately rose around the Heavenly Light Array, violently erupting and causing the entire Liutian Zhan space to tremble. Thunderous roars continued to resound, and Lin Yuan felt his soul almost being shattered. Clumps of black energy, violently stirred and mixed by the dazzling light, were enveloped by the flowing light and dissipated into the void.

The light barrier formed by the collective faith of all beings, under immense pressure from the Heavenly Flowing Light, immediately contracted inward, while the outer Heavenly Flowing Light continued to converge.

Lin Yuan watched in astonishment. Could the vast power of the collective faith of all beings be no match for the Heavenly Flowing Light? That was the power of faith accumulated over seven million years by the seven major races of the Illusionary Demon Heavenly Universe, emanating from his body—how could it be inferior? Xing Tuo, after his initial shock, was overjoyed. Although the power of the collective faith of all beings was powerful, it might not be a match for the Heavenly Flowing Light Formation. With the enemy about to be defeated, what could be better than this?

"Flowing Light Net, Flowing Light Heavenly Cloud..."

Without giving Lin Yuan any time to think, Xing Tuo immediately activated the final killing move of the Heavenly Flowing Light Formation. His intuition told him that Lin Yuan was not so easy to eliminate. To avoid any unforeseen complications, he had to risk greatly depleting his own power by frantically activating the primal power of the Liutian Chisel.

At his command, dozens of crystal towers simultaneously unleashed blazing beams of light, converging above the grand formation, creating a vast, swirling cloud of light.

Lin Yuan, seeing this formation, knew his opponent was unleashing their final, deadly move. He snorted coldly, his face expressionless, but inwardly seething with rage. This lowly worm, if not given a little power, truly wouldn't know who it was, daring to be so insolent before the heavens.

Two beams of purple light shot out against the sky, a vast destructive force instantly sweeping in all directions. Because his body was already filled with the power of faith, once activated by his divine sense, all that faith power erupted.

"Ten Thousand, Xiang, All, Annihilate!"

The immense power of all living beings once again condensed into a heaven-defying sword beam, crashing down upon the crystal towers. The dozens of crystal towers trembled violently, but remained largely unharmed; the cloud of light in the sky only grew brighter.

At this moment, the nebula of light in the void was fully activated. The vast cloud of light swirled downwards, like a giant maw swallowing Lin Yuan's location, forcibly compressing the barrier formed by the power of faith surrounding him.

Just

as the light cloud surged rapidly towards Lin Yuan, he suddenly roared, a sinister smile flashing across his handsome face. The protective energy around him abruptly spun and converged into his body, drawing in the celestial light surrounding him. As all the power of faith of all living beings in the void was tightly compressed into a single mass within his body, until it reached its limit, accompanied by the immense destructive power of the Heavenly Finger Annihilation Technique, a dazzling flame suddenly erupted. Explosions

immediately filled the void, the celestial light cloud became chaotic, light flowed outwards, and countless scorching rays surged throughout the space, the white light dazzling and blinding.

Xing Tuo, at the heart of the formation, was speechless with astonishment. This Tian was truly something else; he had compressed the power of all living beings to its extreme, forming a violent singularity rainbow. It was said that the singularity rainbow was the light emitted when the Illusionary Demon Universe, initially an infinitely small point, exploded, incredibly radiant, and the destructive power it emitted was vast and unstoppable.

Although Lin Yuan's singularity rainbow couldn't compare to the cosmic singularity in scale, it was still incredibly awe-inspiring.

In that instant of astonishment, the destructive light emitted by the vast Heavenly Finger Annihilation Technique had already pierced through layers of celestial light, hurtling towards him. The boundless killing intent instantly terrified him, his face turning pale.

One wrong move, and everything would be over. Xing Tuo didn't even have time to think; instinctively, he roared and slammed the Heavenly Flowing Light Clouds towards the Heavenly Finger Annihilation Light.

A deafening explosion rang out, and instantly, the entire Heavenly Flow Array shattered. Everything before them, including dozens of crystal towers, vanished in a flash of white light. Lin Yuan and Xing Tuo's souls, however, were swept into another layer of the Liutian Chisel Barrier by the immense shockwave at that moment.

Chapter 42 Xuan Kong Giant Spider

"Uh, what kind of space is this?"

Lin Yuan was the first to recover from his dizziness, opening his eyes and exclaiming in surprise.

"The Void Death Array, hahaha, how could I forget about this?"

Xing Tuo's body twitched, and he immediately woke up as well. He looked up, then at the Liutian Chisel he held so tightly, which he refused to let go of even in death, and burst into laughter. His voice was filled with unparalleled smugness and disdain for Lin Yuan, as if Lin Yuan's life and death were already in his hands.

The crimson sky, swirling like thick blood, saw countless black butterflies swirling out, their wings shimmering with silver-gray scales. The ground churned with pools of blood, countless severed limbs and heads struggling and devouring each other. In mid-air, stood rows of blood-red soul crickets, adorned with broken skulls or gleaming sword symbols, their bodies accompanied by chilling winds and mournful, piercing cries.

Xing Tuo, arms crossed, floated in the air, his black figure swiftly merging into the dark space. This was his Void Death Soul Array; in this world carved out by Liu Tianzhan, he was the sole ruler.

Lin Yuan quickly recovered from his astonishment, realizing he was once again in danger. The Liutian Chisel contained eight array cores, each holding hundreds of thousands of heaven-defying annihilation arrays, each possessing world-destroying power. Even with his extraordinary talent, he could only withstand the onslaught of these arrays. If this battle continued indefinitely, who knew when it would end? Moreover, under the immense cosmic primordial power of the Liutian Chisel, his current cultivation level was only equivalent to a life energy user, insufficient to sustain him for long. His ability to destroy the Heavenly Flowing Light Array with the power of all living beings was largely due to luck. If Xing Tuo hadn't been limited in cultivation, unable to unleash the Liutian Chisel's full power, he would be dead.

At that moment, hundreds of eight-legged, ten-zhang-tall, blood-red spiders emerged from the crimson ground, aggressively approaching Lin Yuan, their blood-red limbs and remains swaying menacingly. Lin Yuan, upon seeing these bizarre spiders, was both astonished and disgusted. He was familiar with the Giant

Xuan Spiders ; he had learned of their existence upon entering the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Also known as the Xuan Kong Giant Spider, it was a divine beast that lived in the spacetime rifts of the Illusionary Demon Heaven star field, feeding exclusively on cultivators traveling between realms through spacetime portals. Unaffected by spacetime or stellar power, they could freely traverse between different star fields, making them a unique beast deeply feared by all races, including the Celestial Realm. Their hunting method involved distributing their indestructible spider silk across various star fields within the spacetime rifts, forming a vast, all-encompassing web. If cultivators from other realms opened their own spacetime portals to pass through a star field, they risked triggering the spider silk, attracting the Giant Xuan Spiders, and having their bodies and souls completely devoured. Although Lin Yuan was already a Celestial, he hadn't reached the point of being indifferent to all things. Seeing these terrifying, blood-red figures rushing towards him from afar—each a monster over thirty zhang wide and ten zhang tall—he couldn't help but frown, feeling a wave of disgust. The reason was simple: they were simply too ugly. These giant spiders had dozens of crimson eyes on their heads, blinking incessantly. From head to back, their limbs were covered in red stripes, and their entire bodies, including their eight giant legs, were covered in pale red hair. The legs were thick and long, but the tips were as thin as needles. These seemingly disproportionate limbs approached Lin Yuan with the stability of mountains, the whole scene eerie and terrifying. "All Xiang Annihilation!" Another heaven-defying sword beam shot out, a vast destructive power sweeping up, instantly shattering the dozens of charging giant spiders into piles of flesh and blood. Lin Yuan, however, instantly escaped into the void hundreds of zhang away. "Hiss, hiss, hiss..." A chaotic sound suddenly rang out. Lin Yuan didn't need to open his eyes; his powerful divine sense immediately relayed this strange scene. Giant Xuan Spiders! It was another Giant Xuan Spider! Beneath the slain Giant Xuan Spider, the blood-red earth cracked open once more, and an even larger swarm of spiders quickly appeared below. Amidst flashes of white light, Lin Yuan couldn't help but retreat tens of thousands of feet away again. Those things rising into the air were all silvery-white spider silk sprayed upwards by the Giant Xuan Spiders. It was said that the Giant Xuan Spider's silk was the hardest substance in the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Even the elders of the Fallen God Clan of the Celestial Realm, skilled in crafting divine artifacts, found it difficult to create magical artifacts that could easily destroy this silk. The Giant Xuan Spider's most powerful protective and predatory artifacts were these spider silks. If an artifact could be created to counteract this substance, then the Giant Xuan Spider's killing power would be greatly reduced, and it would no longer pose a significant threat to any cultivator. "Like a shadow, ugh, how annoying." Lin Yuan's figure had barely appeared in the void tens of thousands of feet away when another wave of strange attacks came from behind, accompanied by a swarm of white silk sweeping towards him. In that instant, the entire crimson land was covered with these disgusting beasts. At their feet lay piles of mangled limbs and flesh, crimson blood gushing out—a scene as bizarre as could be. Lin Yuan grew increasingly impatient. A terrifying sword beam slashed down, unleashing another wave of annihilation. Blood rained down, and more mangled limbs and flesh littered the ground. But the next moment, an even larger swarm of giant Xuan Spiders burst forth from the crimson land, their attacks even more ferocious than the previous wave, seemingly endless and relentless. "Damn it, where did these things come from? Even ordinary Xuan Spiders are hard to find in the entire star field, yet so many have appeared inside the Liutian Chisel. I really don't know if these strange beasts are illusions born from the cosmic origin power of the Liutian Chisel, or if Xing Tuo brought them from the Illusion Demon Heavenly Star Field. If it's the latter, that's truly astonishing." Lin Yuan cursed inwardly, but he preferred to believe the former rather than the latter. Xing Tuo, what a piece of trash! A cultivator who barely reached the early stage of the Heavenly King Realm, without the Liutian Chisel, he could handle two or three Giant Xuan Spiders without a problem, but if he encountered a dozen or so, he would only be able to run away. How could he possibly gather thousands upon thousands of Giant Xuan Spiders together? "Ah..." A mournful howl suddenly rang out. As Lin Yuan was frantically slaughtering the spider swarms, this howl was filled with boundless killing intent, causing Lin Yuan, who had lost his Heavenly Realm cultivation, to feel a chill run down his spine. What was this thing, possessing such immense power? He looked in the direction of the sound and his handsome eyes widened in astonishment once more. Zombies! He had actually encountered the lowest and most despicable zombie race from the legendary tales of the Rebellion of Heaven here—it was truly unbelievable. Beneath the giant legs of the giant spider swarm, countless fragments of flesh and blood flew into the air, rapidly assembling into humanoid monsters over five zhang tall, with stiff limbs, under the black lightning bolts striking the crimson sky. The long howls were emitted simultaneously by them; no wonder they were so chilling. In an instant, over two hundred thousand zombie monsters had gathered on the crimson land, including more than three thousand zombie kings each fifteen zhang tall. What surprised Lin Yuan most was that they could all take to the air and pursue him. "Ugh, this is so incredibly boring. They actually tried to fool me with such lowly and worthless things. Do they really think I'm so weak?" Looking at the zombie kings flying all over the sky, Lin Yuan snorted coldly. A wave of annihilation swept up, immediately unleashing a vast and destructive force. Blood rained down, and a few even shot into Lin Yuan's sword-controlling circle. Although they were immediately repelled by his strong protective energy, the powerful baleful aura mixed with a trace of strong life energy fluctuations instantly caught Lin Yuan's divine sense. Chapter 43 Fusion with the Glazed Sky Chisel "Huh, life energy? How come? How come the Glazed Sky Chisel also contains this kind of energy?" Lin Yuan exclaimed in surprise, and his divine sense immediately spread out. Since he advanced to the Heavenly Realm, he rarely used his divine sense to sense the fluctuations of life energy in the outside world. This was because when he needed this kind of life energy, he would directly use 'Heavenly Domain Gathering Yuan' to obtain it, without having to go through the trouble of life energy users. At this moment, trapped inside the Liutian Chisel, his Heavenly Realm cultivation was imprisoned, forcing him to rely solely on his life energy cultivation to fight the enemy, inevitably leading to some unforeseen circumstances. When he sensed that this powerful life energy fluctuation was actually emanating from the crimson earth below, his handsome eyes immediately lit up with intense joy. "This emperor desperately needs life energy! Alas, after such a long battle, how can I not quickly replenish my lost life energy? Xingtuo, since this life energy is left inside the Liutian Chisel anyway, and you're neither suited to use it nor know how to use it, just give it to this emperor." Lin Yuan smiled wickedly, and a powerful suction force immediately burst forth from his body. In the void, as the powerful suction force swept down from the sky, beams of green light immediately rose from the shattered flesh and limbs beneath the crimson earth, rapidly converging towards Lin Yuan. A gale surged forth, and the giant black spiders and the zombie king struggled fiercely, yet they were still helplessly swept into the sky by the gale. The invisible destructive force immediately and easily blasted them into clouds of blood. However, pure life energy was drawn from the fragments of flesh and blood by a mysterious suction force and flowed into Lin Yuan's body.

Hiding in the center of the Soul-Sealing Array, Xing Tuo witnessed the current situation and couldn't help but secretly lament his predicament. Although he didn't quite understand what life energy was or what its function was, he knew that this energy was the source of power maintaining the Soul-Sealing Array. Without the support of this power, the entire Soul-Sealing Array would completely collapse.

As Lin Yuan frantically absorbed the energy, large cracks immediately appeared in the blood-red ground, and a vast sea of green light surged continuously from the ground into his body. The majestic power of the Emperor once again appeared, permeating the entire Soul-Sealing Space. He was actually faintly regaining his power, showing a tendency to break through the cosmic source's confinement by the Liutian Chisel. How could this not terrify Xing Tuo? If even the Liutian Chisel couldn't subdue Lin Yuan, then it seemed that no one or even the most powerful artifact in the Illusionary Demon Heaven could withstand him.

Of course, these weren't the most important things. The most important thing was that the Liutian Chisel had completely broken free from his control of the spiritual technique. The instant Lin Yuan began frantically absorbing the green light, Xing Tuo immediately felt a strong sense of foreboding, though he couldn't understand why. By the time he realized the danger, Liu Tianzhan had already broken free of his control and was gradually approaching Lin Yuan. If initially Lin Yuan was restrained by Liu Tianzhan, now it was Liu Tianzhan being absorbed and fused by Lin Yuan. When this life energy was completely integrated, Liu Tianzhan might forever disappear from the history of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, becoming a part of Lin Yuan's body. How could this not fill Xing Tuo, who realized his precarious situation, with fear?

"It seems I have no choice but to use my ultimate move,"

Xing Tuo snorted angrily, revealing his figure.

"Finally decided to show yourself, huh? So, your ultimate move? Hurry up and unleash it, I'm waiting."

From within the blazing, boundless green light, Lin Yuan's cold, indifferent voice rang out. Two materialized beams of purple-gold light pierced the sky, and the vast imperial might of the emperor instantly surged forth, its intangible yet tangible power causing the blood-red sky to shake violently.

"Xuan, Ji, Jiu, Chong..."

Xing Tuo roared, his cold shout filled with powerful killing intent ringing out. He once again transformed into his bizarre appearance, his entire body covered in scales, golden horns bulging from his forehead.

With his roar, beams of dazzling white light rapidly converged upon him from the void of Liutianzhan. Two blood-red beams shot forth, their powerful kingly killing intent surging dramatically in an instant, clashing evenly with the imperial might emanating from Lin Yuan's purple-gold light.

"The Ninth Level of Profound Strike, huh? Heh, the supreme demonic technique from the Heavenly Demon Realm in the Illusionary Demon Heavenly Universe. I'll see how much power you can unleash."

With a nonchalant tone, a purple-gold gaze swept towards him, an invisible yet immense destructive power instantly approaching Xing Tuo.

"Well done!"

Xing Tuo's hands formed hand seals, soaring into the air. A dazzling light, containing boundless killing intent, crashed into Lin Yuan's gaze attack. A powerful shockwave swept across the blood-red earth, once again causing blood to splatter and limbs to fill the sky.

"Is this the power of the Ninth Level of Profound Strike? It's rather disappointing."

Lin Yuan said calmly, unleashing two more tangible gaze attacks.

"That was just a warm-up."

Xing Tuo sneered.

"Annihilation..."

With a deafening roar, a white light containing killing intent several times stronger than before shot towards Lin Yuan.

The Ninefold Profound Strike is the supreme demonic technique of the Heavenly Demon Realm. It is not only the fastest demonic technique to cultivate but also the most powerful. This is because the Ninefold Profound Strike can fuse ordinary demonic energy with the evil energies of stars, cold, and thunder in the universe, refining them into a powerful evil energy energy called "Profound Strike Primal Energy." However, this "Profound Strike Primal Energy" is extremely fierce. Once cultivated to a certain level, not only are opponents unable to match it, but even the cultivator themselves find it difficult to control. Ordinary cultivators in the human realm or demons in the demon realm often cannot control their fierce evil energy and perish due to the dissipation of their energy.

Legend has it that a demon elder in the Demon Realm once inadvertently obtained this supreme demonic technique from the Heavenly Demon Realm. It spread throughout the Demon Realm, and eighty-two people practiced it. Seventy-six of them succumbed to madness at various stages, unable to control themselves. The remaining six who succeeded all broke through to the highest realm within ten years. One cultivator even subdued a demonic dragon that had cultivated for ten thousand years with just his powerful gaze. However, without exception, all six died within ten years, their bodies exploding. Later, the Demon Emperor listed it as a forbidden technique, forbidding its appearance unless absolutely necessary, and left a message for future cultivators to practice with caution.

When Xing Tuo was still the Xuanjiao Demon Child, he accidentally glimpsed this demonic technique, treasured it, and practiced it diligently. Later, when escaping the Demon Realm, he used it to repel the Demon Emperor who was pursuing him, allowing him to leave safely. It wasn't until he became the Heavenly Demon Dragon Queen of the Heavenly Demon Realm that he truly mastered this demonic technique.

"Xingtuo, admit your defeat,"

Lin Yuan said with a faint smile. His slender fingers drew a profoundly mysterious circle in the air. Xingtuo was immediately horrified to discover that his attack, brimming with deadly energy, was surging towards the center of that circle like a whale swallowing the Yangtze River, quickly disappearing into the unknown space.

"What... what's going on?"

Xingtuo felt as if he had witnessed the most unbelievable thing. How could the Human Emperor's power have recovered in an instant? This was absolutely impossible, yet the strange change before his eyes left him no choice but to believe it.

"Is it strange?" Lin Yuan smiled faintly, and Xingtuo nodded blankly.

"Actually, I find it quite strange myself. Just as I decided to absorb the life force of the Liutian Chisel for my own use, I unexpectedly discovered that my soul consciousness was gradually and completely merging with the Liutian Chisel invisibly. Originally, heaven-defying sacred artifacts are beings with their own thoughts and consciousness, and it is impossible for them to allow others to control them, not even their masters. Yet I can perfectly merge with the Liutian Chisel. Thinking about it, I find it extremely unbelievable. Heh, this might be the most desolate thing in the seven million years of the Illusion Demon Heaven." Lin Yuan said with a faint smile. "You could say that now I am equivalent to the Liutian Chisel itself, and the Liutian Chisel is equivalent to me."

"Heavens, this is too unbelievable."

Upon hearing this, Xing Tuo completely forgot that the other party was his enemy and couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.

"Call me Emperor. Actually, I really feel like I've been dreaming." Lin Yuan said with a faint smile, and his charming smile made Xing Tuo stare blankly.

"The dream is over, the sky is still the sky, and I, the Human Emperor, am the one who reigns supreme over all beings. The Liutian Chisel has merged into my body; it is now a part of me. Imprisonment is no longer a taboo, and the power of the Illusionary Demon Universe's origin has been transformed into my Heavenly Origin."

With these calm and collected words, a perfect hand gently pressed against Xing Tuo's chest.

"You, are you willing to die fighting or to submit?"

"Uh..."

Xing Tuo, startled, snapped out of his daze. Lin Yuan, with a leisurely smile, gestured to him. Seeing this, Xing Tuo immediately understood his situation; his life or death hung in the balance.

"Hmph, inferior in skill, kill me if you want." Xing Tuo raised his head arrogantly without hesitation.

"Aren't you afraid of death? Don't you have anyone you cherish? Why seek your own demise? Wouldn't it be better to submit to me? Then you will become the only emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, the number one king under my command. Why not?"

Faced with Xing Tuo's lack of cooperation, Lin Yuan spoke with unusual good temper, his perfectly slender fingers, indescribably beautiful, slowly leaving Xing Tuo's chest. Xing Tuo, however, felt no relief. He knew that after merging with the Liutian Chisel, Lin Yuan had once again become a being above all living beings, his power and cultivation even stronger than before he merged with the Liutian Chisel. If he so desired, even a hundred Xing Tuos combined wouldn't be enough for him to kill with a single palm strike.

But to truly submit to him was not what he truly desired. Was there really no other choice? Thinking of this, Xing Tuo couldn't help but think of his beloved wife in the Heavenly Demon Realm.

Chapter 44 Post-War Storm

"Holy Mother, will the Dragon Emperor win this battle?"

In the void of the outer star field of the Heavenly Human Realm, Qing Xuzi stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the star field ahead, seemingly asking indifferently.

"The Dao Venerable has already made his decision; why ask such a redundant question?"

The beautiful Kai Xuan Holy Mother glanced at him calmly and said casually.

"Brother Xian Yuan, what is your opinion?"

Qing Xuzi smiled calmly, then turned his gaze to the Xian Yuan Ancestor who stood quietly to the side.

"If the Dragon Emperor is defeated, what choice will Brother Qing Xu make?"

The Xian Yuan Ancestor did not answer, but simply asked with a smile.

"They're all hypocrites," Qing Xuzi cursed inwardly, but smiled broadly. "I like to follow the crowd. As long as you and the Holy Mother make a decision, I will definitely agree."

"Is that so? Then Dao Venerable, don't regret it later," the Holy Mother of Kaixuan said with a meaningful smile.

"Of course, as long as the Holy Mother's decision is correct in my opinion, I will definitely follow her," Qing Xuzi replied with a smile that remained unchanged.

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan and the First Ancestor both snorted inwardly. It was said that among the Four Venerables of Kaitian, Qing Xuzi was the most cunning, and he was still so today. What do you consider correct? Everyone's thinking is different. In the end, right or wrong will all depend on your words.

They guessed Qing Xuzi's thoughts and largely agreed. However, as the most outstanding supreme emperor in the seven million years of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, suddenly facing a 'Heaven' that only existed in legends was somewhat difficult for them to accept. Therefore, none of them were willing to reveal their lowest acceptable limit. They simply accompanied the three Demon Dragon Kings of the Heavenly Demon Realm like fools, blankly waiting in the void of the outer star field of the Heavenly Human Realm for the final outcome of the earth-shattering battle between the Human Emperor and the Heavenly Response Demon Dragon Emperor.

The three Demon Dragon Kings also paced restlessly back and forth in the void. This battle between the Dragon Emperor and the Human Emperor was of great importance. Regardless of who won or lost, it would be an absolute shockwave for the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Who would be the sole emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven would determine the future ranking of various races in the Illusionary Demon Heaven and their development trend.

"Boom..."

A bolt of purple lightning, ten thousand feet long, suddenly tore open the void in a star field billions of miles away, then disappeared into the boundless, dark universe. In that instant, however, a vast and unparalleled aura of imperial majesty surged forth, sweeping across the boundaries of all races in the Illusionary Demon Universe.

"It's the Human Emperor!"

In the Celestial Realm, Xin Jun of the Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion

sensed this vast and unparalleled imperial majesty and couldn't help but feel overjoyed. Her delicate body suddenly appeared above the Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion, looking up at that star field's void, and murmured, "It's the great Human Emperor. He has won! The chaotic era of the Illusionary Demon Universe, which has been raging for seven million years, has finally come to an end today."

"Your Highness, has the great Human Emperor finally defeated the Heavenly Response Demon Dragon Emperor?"

A sweet cry rang out, and the next moment, Yao Zhi's beautiful and slender body immediately appeared beside Xin Jun.

"Yes, the great Human Emperor is the only Emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Are you happy, Yaozhi?"

Upon hearing this, Xinjun's beautiful eyes filled with affection as she looked at her close sister with a beaming smile.

"Yes, I'm happy, I'm very happy."

Yaozhi nodded vigorously, her beautiful face unable to conceal her intense joy.

"My husband is the only Emperor. I've known this for a long time. No matter which universe or space he's in, he is the only Emperor, the eternal Emperor." In

the Celestial Realm, the

Seven Saints of the Seven Saints Palace reside in the Holy Palace, which Xinjun commissioned to be built especially for them. At this moment, Yaowang's slender, beautiful eyes were filled with infatuation as she gazed in the direction from which the vast imperial might emanated from the sky.

"This nemesis, it seems his journey through the Illusionary Demon Heaven will soon be over."

The Holy Sound Celestial Maiden, Yinlingxian, sensed the aura of the imperial might and sighed softly.

"Sister Fairy, why do you say that?"

Tianbing Saintess Lan Jieying looked at her strangely. Apart from Jiuxuan Saintess Lian Xinqian, Cihang Yu Ni Shanxin, and Da Mohun Nu Le Yuerong, who understood her meaning, Ya Huang Palace Master Feng Feihuang and Medicine King Tianji Medicine King Qian were somewhat confused.

"Have you forgotten the purpose of the Great Ancestor God Emperor Yantian sending us to the Illusionary Demon Heaven?" Jiuxuan Saintess Lian Xinqian said calmly.

"Oh, I remember. The Great Ancestor God Emperor Yantian sent us here to help my husband rule the Illusionary Demon Heaven." Ya Huang Palace Master Feng Feihuang was stunned upon hearing this and immediately exclaimed sweetly.

"Why would the Great Ancestor God Emperor Yantian want us to rule for my husband? Does my husband have other important matters to attend to?"

Medicine King Qian asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Of course, otherwise, why would the Great Ancestor God Emperor Yantian have chosen us? After my husband’s trip to the Dragon Heaven Realm, didn’t he go to the legendary site of the ancient Heavenly Chaos War? It was he who rescued the supreme Human King. If I’m not mistaken, my husband will soon be busy again because of the Human King.” Le Yue Rong pondered for a moment and said calmly.

“Why?” Yao Wang Qian was still a little confused.

“Because the Human King only has seven souls in her body now, but is missing three souls. The Seven Absolute Heavenly Maidens are in the same situation. According to the Great Ancestor God Emperor Yantian, their three souls are all trapped in the Third Universe.”

Saint Sound Heavenly Maiden looked at her friend and sister with some amusement, truly not understanding why her intelligent mind, which possessed superb medical skills, was so oblivious to these secrets. However, she only mentioned trivial matters. After all, there were some more worrying secrets she couldn't easily confide in her sisters. Among the seven peerless beauties of the Holy Maidens, only her purity was most favored by Yan Tianpo. Therefore, she was also the one among the seven women who knew the most ancient secrets.

"Sigh, it's Yan Kongdongtian again, Ren Niyuzhou again, Huanmo Tianyu again, and the Third Universe again. I really don't understand how many such cosmic spaces exist in our unknown realms," Lan Jieying said with a sigh upon hearing this.

"If we hadn't been so lucky to have followed such an outstanding and powerful Heavenly Emperor as our husband, thus transcending the limitations of the Three Realms and Five Limits, who knows if such a wondrous and alluring world existed in our original understanding?"

"Yes, but what we've transcended isn't just the small world of the original Yan Kong Cave Heaven. Hehe, the Three Realms and Five Limits, the Illusionary Demon Universe we're in now—any planet we take is dozens of times larger than our original world."

Lian Xinqian chimed in.

"Yes, to be able to follow such a husband is truly our greatest fortune. We can live forever and follow him for eternity."

The other women echoed, their beautiful eyes involuntarily filled with infatuation and love, especially the nun Cihang Shanxin.

In the Dragon Heaven Realm, in the Sacred Mountain Sea,

"Sister Human King, he won. Are you going to go with him to the Heavenly Realm of Human Reversal?"

Two stunningly beautiful figures stood gracefully in the sky. The Seven Absolutes Heavenly Maiden gazed quietly at the beauty opposite her and asked gently.

"I need him now. I can't leave his side. I have no choice but to go."

The Human King looked up at the sky for a long time before finally saying with a hint of helplessness.

"Sister Seven Absolutes, aren't you going?"

The Human King's tone shifted, then he asked with a hint of doubt,

"Never mind, I won't go with him this time. With his current abilities, he can't help either of us. If we have to choose, you go first. I'll stay here. Besides, I promised him I'd help his son become the sole emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven. When he has enough power to go to the Third Universe, I'll come to find you."

The Seven Absolutes Celestial Maiden paused for a moment, then said softly.

"Sister Seven Absolutes, I've really made you suffer a bit."

The Human King, hearing this, naturally understood her meaning, but she didn't say it aloud. Some things don't need to be said directly; knowing each other's feelings and feeling grateful is enough.

"As long as Sister Human King is safe and sound, what does this little bit of waiting matter?" The

Seven Absolutes Celestial Maiden said softly, but her beautiful eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"Sister Seven Absolutes,"

the Human King lovingly embraced the Seven Absolutes Celestial Maiden.

"Such an unbelievable thing is actually within our expectations, Holy Mother. Brother Xianyuan, it's time to make a decision."

In the Celestial Realm, in the outer space star field,

Qingxuzi looked at the Holy Mother of Kaixuan and Ancestor Xianyuan with a smile.

"Don't say anything more, let's go back to the Heavenly Demon Realm first."

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan said calmly.

"Why..."

Qingxuzi looked at her somewhat confused, and Ancestor Xianyuan immediately gave him a disdainful look.

"Oh, I understand. Just now, the Human Emperor's aura went straight to the Southern Star Field. Isn't that the Heavenly Demon Realm? It seems that Xingtuo has been taken to the Heavenly Demon Realm by the Human Emperor. I just don't know why he wants to go to the Heavenly Demon Realm."

Qingxuzi sensed the disdainful look of Ancestor Xianyuan and was very displeased, but he didn't show it on his face. After saying these words, he immediately thought of a possibility and then looked at the Holy Mother of Kaixuan with a malicious gaze.

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan immediately glared back at him fiercely, obviously knowing what he meant.

"Hehe, let's go."

Qing Xuzi pretended not to see, chuckled dryly, and took the lead in flying towards the Heavenly Demon Realm. The three Demon Dragon Kings, though extremely disappointed, still led their millions of clan dragons—the biggest blunder of this battle and a laughingstock—back to the Heavenly Demon Realm. The Heavenly Response Demon Dragons, however, showed no sign of disappointment; instead, they were all secretly rejoicing, finally free from the prospect of opposing the Human Emperor, their lives safe.

"Is he... leaving soon?"

In the Human Realm, in Emperor's Fortune City, at the Nangong Family.

A stunningly beautiful woman, her beautiful eyes slightly troubled, looked up at the sky with a knowing gaze, only to see a purple figure instantly soar across the sky, flying towards the interstellar altar transfer array in the central area of Emperor's Fortune Star.

"Tian'er,"

the beautiful woman murmured, her troubled eyes flashing with intense anticipation.

"Tian'er, you will definitely bring him back to your mother!"

Chapter 45 Peerless Tianying

"Boom..."

In the Illusionary Demon Heaven,

a ten-thousand-foot-long purple lightning bolt ripped through the sky, piercing straight into the Heavenly Demon Palace.

"Crackling" sounds were endless, and the vast and invisible imperial might instantly permeated the entire Heavenly Demon Realm. In front of the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons, who were guarding the Heavenly Demon Palace and trembling with fear at the immense pressure, when the ten-thousand-foot-long purple lightning bolt reached the sky above the Heavenly Demon Palace, it strangely and mysteriously stopped in mid-air, condensing and not dissipating. An even denser pressure spread outward from the purple lightning bolt, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, ripples spreading in circles, layer upon layer. At the same moment, all the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons in the Heavenly Demon Realm felt an oppressive discomfort as if the end of the world was approaching.

"Boom..."

Another deafening roar resounded. The next moment, in front of the Heavenly Demon Dragon Clan guarding the palace, their most esteemed Dragon Emperor fell from the void of the universe in a very undignified manner, following the trajectory of purple lightning, in a cross shape from the sky. It was as if someone had grabbed him and thrown him down with great force. With this deafening roar, the huge force of Xing Tuo's descent from the sky immediately created a large crater with a diameter of more than ten zhang and a height of more than twenty zhang in front of the Heavenly Demon Palace's grand square, which covered three thousand miles.

"Xingtuo, I will grant you one last wish, allowing you to return and see your beloved wife one last time. If you choose to submit, I can guarantee you and your wife will not suffer the pain of separation. Otherwise, you will have to go on your own."

Just as the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons guarding the palace rushed to help their Dragon Emperor, a clear and vast sound wave poured down from the sky. The rolling pressure revealed the unparalleled imperial aura of the Heavenly Response Dragon Emperor, causing the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons to tremble with fear. No Heavenly Response Demon Dragon, upon sensing this vast imperial might, harbored any doubt about the power of this mysterious monarch. No one dared to deny that his threat to the Heavenly Response Demon Dragon Emperor was merely a joke.

The next moment, under the watchful eyes of the more than 100,000 Heavenly Response Demon Dragons guarding the Heavenly Demon Palace, a majestic purple figure descended from the sky, his posture noble and elegant, displaying the demeanor of a ruler. His long purple hair fluttered gently in the wind, exuding an indescribable air of leisure. His handsome face, more perfect than any celestial being, displayed a captivating smile that was both languid and endlessly alluring. His eerie purple and golden eyes calmly swirled with a mixture of holy, demonic, and celestial auras, making him a truly rare beauty.

His imposing figure stood arrogantly in the center of the palace's grand square, causing all the Heavenly Demon Dragons to retreat in fear. His seemingly harmless physique instilled immense terror in those who beheld him.

The might of Heaven was unfathomable; a monarch who had cultivated to the level of 'Heaven' needed no deliberate pretense. Every gesture he made emanated an aura that transcended all living beings, a power derived from the connection between souls. No matter how a Celestial Being conceals their Celestial cultivation, the connection between their souls cannot be easily severed. This is the innate consciousness that every life possesses from birth, something that cannot be discarded or abandoned.

The Human Emperor, the supreme ruler of the human race.

All the Celestial Demon Dragons, upon seeing this purple-robed figure, simultaneously exclaimed inwardly. Heavens! The Human Emperor has actually attacked the Celestial Demon Palace! Some Celestial Demon Dragons were so frightened that they felt a strong urge to retreat. To oppose the Human Emperor, who had become a legendary 'Celestial Being,' was truly courting death.

"Tuo, what happened? Has the Human Emperor attacked?"

Just as the Celestial Demon Dragons were at a loss facing the sudden arrival of the Human Emperor Lin Yuan, a soft, unusually gentle voice, as beautiful and melodious as heavenly music, suddenly came from the eastern perimeter of the palace's main square.

Upon hearing this soft voice, the Celestial Demon Dragons immediately parted to the east, creating a passage.

Upon hearing this exceptionally gentle voice, Lin Yuanwen felt as if something had stirred within him, causing an unusual ripple in his Heavenly Desert Heart. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw a white-clad woman exuding an exceptionally holy and powerful aura of pure celestial beings slowly walking in from outside the group of demonic dragons. Beside her, there were faint swirling clouds, condensing light, surging cloud clusters, and occasional flashes of starlight and rainbows, creating a beautiful spectacle.

Soft, light blue, crystalline hair cascaded down her shoulders to her jade-like feet, shimmering with a dazzling, crystalline luster. A pure white gauze dress draped her exquisitely beautiful body, revealing skin that was translucent and white, her jade-like face incomparably exquisite and holy. Her rounded shoulders and slender, beautiful legs, exposed beyond her long hair, inspired endless fantasies. Her entire body was shrouded in a hazy, holy radiance, and her pure, deep light blue eyes, with a slight turn, exuded a captivating tranquility, her beautiful gaze transporting the viewer to a dreamlike state. Although the situation was tense and severe, with the Heavenly Dragons and the Human Emperor locked in a standoff, it seemed as if countless rays of spring sunlight converged around her, turning the entire world around her into a gray hue, while her figure remained incomparably radiant, dazzling, and breathtaking.

Her pure, beautiful eyes, always brimming with innocence and charm, glanced at Lin Yuan with slight curiosity the moment she saw him, then lightly trod past him on her bare feet, heading towards Xing Tuo opposite him. Her delicate toes, dusted with the earth, resembled a piece of jade stepping through the dust, yet strangely, not a single speck of dirt could adhere to her jade-like feet. Lin Yuan, captivated by her beautiful gaze, felt his normally cold and indifferent heart waver slightly, as if a rare and precious jade had appeared before him, and it would be a waste not to possess it.

As she approached, the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons standing behind Xing Tuo immediately retreated slightly; they had been watching her approach with silent excitement.

Lin Yuan's thoughts and consciousness strangely went blank for a moment. In the decisive battle between heavens, such negligence could be fatal. In a moment of stunned silence, Lin Yuan inwardly cursed his own lack of resolve. However, he couldn't help but admire the woman before him; she was more beautiful than Princess Xue Fu, and purer than Xin Jun. She seemed to embody all the beauty of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, like a perfect goddess descended to earth.

No, how could such a perfect woman, surpassing even celestial maidens, be possessed by a lowly worm? Regardless of whether his previous incarnation was the Immortal King, Lin Yuan, for once, felt a rare surge of banditry. "

I am Heaven, possessing absolute imperial power above all beings. There is nothing I cannot possess." His thoughts shifted, and he immediately cast a cold glance at Xing Tuo, who was receiving the tender care of this perfect woman.

"Tuo, you've suffered, are you hurt anywhere?"

Her soft, melodious voice only strengthened Lin Yuan's resolve to possess her. With her beauty, only a royal woman of the level of a Human King or a Seven Absolute Heavenly Maiden could truly surpass her. Even in the Celestial Realm, there were few Heavenly Maidens who could rival her.

"I'm fine, Tianying. I'm sorry to have worried you,"

Xing Tuo said guiltily, his eyes filled with love as he looked at her beautiful face. The sight of the two so affectionately was the envy of all the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons, but to Lin Yuan, it evoked a strong sense of unease.

Before he became a 'Heavenly One,' he had been an aesthete in his family, unable to tolerate ugliness—what 21st-century ancient Chinese medicine called 'obsessive-compulsive disorder'. After becoming a 'Heavenly Being,' this feeling fades with the coldness of the Heavenly Heart. However, when a Heavenly Being sees a woman or object they desire possessed by someone they despise, the discomfort intensifies. There are only two ways to resolve this: destruction or plunder. However, many Heavenly Beings, faced with such circumstances, choose destruction. As the saying goes, the end of life is death, and the end of death is life. The cycle of reincarnation is a fundamental rule in the eyes of Heavenly Beings, an unchangeable and inviolable ironclad law. To evolve to a higher

realm of defying Heaven, Heavenly Beings generally choose to abandon their original seven emotions and six desires, placing themselves above all beings with indifference. Otherwise, falling into the tribulations of love will result in the loss of billions of years of cultivation in a single day. However, some exceptional Heavenly Beings possess emotions despised by other Heavenly Beings, yet they can still evolve to a higher realm of defying Heaven. The Heavenly Emperor, the Human King, and the Seven Absolute Heavenly Maidens—these are all examples of such rebellious emperors, which is why Lin Yuan possesses such a mindset. However, those who choose to evolve without abandoning their six emotions and seven desires are extremely rare in the vast universe.

'Perhaps, my mindset is what's called "Heaven's jealousy of beauty," Lin Yuan scoffed at himself, then slowly walked towards where the two stood. '

Hmph, who cares if it's jealousy or not, as long as I have it, that's enough.' "

Boom..."

Just then, another deafening thunderclap resounded across the dark sky of the Heavenly Demon Realm. The void was forcibly ripped open by the immense power of the void, and amidst the surging black lightning, the Holy Mother of Kaixuan, the Ancestor of Xianyuan, and Qingxuzi appeared first in the center of the palace square. Following closely behind were the three Great Demon Dragon Kings of the Heavenly Demon Realm. The Red Demon Dragon King had perished in his battle with the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, but his escaping soul was frozen in place by the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons. Unbeknownst to anyone, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons secretly used her immense Heavenly Emperor power to forcefully shatter the Red Dragon King's soul. Lin Yuan knew this, but said nothing. After all, she was his beloved wife; what was there to say? Qingxuzi, the Holy Mother of Kaixuan, and the Ancestor of Xianyuan, lacking the power of the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, naturally couldn't detect this problem. Only after leaving the outer space of the Heavenly Human Realm did they learn of it, and besides deep fear, they dared not entertain any further thoughts of confronting the Queen.

"Hey, you guys got here pretty quickly. Do you want to challenge me, the Emperor?"

Lin Yuan's handsome face immediately broke into a cold smile upon seeing the three.

"Ahem, Great Human Emperor, we've come on behalf of the Dragon Emperor to reconcile with you."

Qing Xuzi coughed, glancing at the Holy Mother of Kaixuan and the Ancestor of Xianyuan, who pretended not to see him. Facing Lin Yuan's cold, sharp gaze, he steeled himself and said.

"Reconciliation? No need. Submission or war? Name your price."

Lin Yuan was currently focused on Tian Ying and didn't want to waste time on their nonsense. He immediately laid his cards on the table, leaving Qing Xuzi speechless. Admitting defeat would be somewhat humiliating in front of the Holy Mother of Kaixuan and the Ancestor of Xianyuan; refusing to admit defeat, seeing the Human Emperor's confident demeanor, wouldn't end well for them either.

Just as they were caught in this dilemma, Tian Ying, standing beside Xing Tuo, approached Lin Yuan.

Chapter 46 The Promise Scandal

"Great Human Emperor, when you appeared in the Illusionary Demon Heaven, I already knew you were destined to be its only emperor. However, Tuo did not heed my advice, resulting in his defeat today. Even the Alliance of the Three Heavenly Venerables is no match for you. Although the Heavenly Demon Realm has tens of millions of Heavenly Response Demon Dragons, if you so desire, you can reduce it to cosmic dust in an instant."

The soft, melodious voice filled Lin Yuan with joy. However, he was unsure whether Tian Ying's words were praise or criticism, leaving him somewhat confused. Moreover, he didn't particularly enjoy being praised by a woman.

"Great Human Emperor, if you are willing to spare the Heavenly Demon Realm, spare Tuo, and the Three Heavenly Venerables, Tian Ying is willing to submit to your will."

Tian Ying stood before Lin Yuan, her jade-like face beautiful, yet her eyes revealed a resolute determination.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan was secretly pleased, yet also deeply dissatisfied. What kind of nonsense was this? He was, after all, a Heavenly Being, his handsome appearance ranking first in the Illusionary Demon Heaven. How could Tian Ying offer him such a condition? A frail woman was willing to humble herself and offer herself to an ugly reptile rather than submit to him with genuine love. This was a devastating blow to the usually aloof Lin Yuan. He would rather obtain her by force than possess her in such a frustrating way.

"Change the conditions," Lin Yuan said again, his face dark.

"Great Human Emperor, is it possible that even Tian Ying's beauty cannot enter your Heavenly Eye? If you can agree to Tian Ying's conditions, even if it means making Tian Ying a slave, Tian Ying would not dare to complain. I humbly beg the Human Emperor to grant my request."

Upon hearing this, Tianying looked at him in surprise, her pure, beautiful eyes filled with incomprehension. She paused for a moment, then spoke again. "This

is getting more and more outrageous. Although I am already a celestial being, I haven't reached the point of being devoid of emotions. Why are you looking down on me like this?" Lin Yuan, upon hearing this, was once again speechless with frustration, but he couldn't directly tell her.

"No, Tianying, you can't exchange yourself for this condition. I'd rather be killed by him than let you suffer any injustice,"

Xing Tuo shouted and jumped out at this moment.

What an ignorant fellow! Seeing Lin Yuan's eyes gradually growing colder after Xing Tuo jumped out, Kai Xuan Shengmu, Xian Yuan Lao Zu, and Qing Xu Zi shook their heads and sighed inwardly. The Human Emperor is troubled about how to obtain Tianying. You've already lost your power, yet you still overestimate yourself. Aren't you just courting death? They all sensed the inner conflict in Lin Yuan's heart perfectly. Who told Lin Yuan to let his inner turmoil show on his handsome face this time?

"You've chosen your own path to death, so don't blame me..."

Lin Yuan sneered, his perfectly slender fingers instantly appearing at Xing Tuo's throat.

"No, great Human Emperor, please, spare Tuo!"

Tian Ying rushed forward, pleading. Although she was already at the Heavenly King level, she knew she was no match for Lin Yuan, so she had to feign weakness.

"Tian, Ying, no, please, beg, him..."

Xing Tuo, powerless to resist, was gripped by Lin Yuan's throat and struggled to speak.

"Is he that important to you?"

Lin Yuan turned and coldly stared at the beautiful woman clinging to his clothes, his heart hardening as he spoke indifferently.

"Yes, he was once Tian Ying's everything. If you spare him, from now on, you will be Tian Ying's everything."

Tian Ying pleaded.

"Ugh, how boring."

Lin Yuan shook his head in annoyance, casually tossing Xing Tuo to the ground. Without even glancing at Tian Ying, he turned and walked away.

"Xing Tuo, for the sake of your wife, I'll spare your life for now. Find a place to cultivate properly. Before you have the ability to take revenge, don't come near me again, or you will face eternal damnation."

"Great Emperor..."

Tian Ying, seeing this, quickly ran a few steps to Lin Yuan's side.

"Beautiful lady, I've already released him, what more do you want?"

Lin Yuan said somewhat irritably.

"A person should be honest. Since you're willing to release Tuo, then I should keep my promise. From now on, Tian Ying will follow you."

Tian Ying looked at Lin Yuan, her jade-like face still showing a trace of sorrow, but her beautiful eyes revealed a firm resolve.

"Tian Ying, no..."

Xing Tuo, who had been thrown to the ground, cried out involuntarily upon hearing this.

"Tuo, I'm sorry. For the sake of the Heavenly Demon Realm, for your sake, Ying'er had no choice but to do this. Perhaps our fate has run its course. You will surely find a better woman to love you. Forget me."

Tian Ying knelt before Xing Tuo, heartbroken and apologetic, her soft hand gently stroking his face, a single tear falling onto his eyelid.

Lin Yuan merely watched the two coldly, showing no emotion. Qing Xuzi, the Holy Mother of Kai Xuan, the Ancestor of Xian Yuan, the three Demon Dragon Kings, and over a million Heavenly Response Demon Dragons stood quietly to the side, observing the unfolding events with indifferent eyes. Everyone could see that the Human Emperor was now the sole sovereign, and anyone who offended him would surely die. Since the Dragon Emperor's power was gone, why should they die in vain? Even Tian Ying, as the Dragon Emperor's queen, had chosen to submit; what chance did these lowly minions have?

Qing Xuzi inwardly praised Tian Ying's move. She had skillfully displayed her unwavering devotion and selfless sacrifice before the demon dragons, while simultaneously making the Human Emperor feel humiliated by her sacrifice, forcing him to give up. Even if the Human Emperor ultimately accepted her, he would feel pity for her out of guilt. Unlike himself, who had to rack his brains for reasons to surrender—how tedious! Thinking this, he glanced again at the Holy Mother of Kaixuan and the First Ancestor, only to see them also looking at Tian Ying thoughtfully, seemingly sharing his thoughts. A smug smile appeared on his face; he knew the outcome was about to be revealed.

Lin Yuan, though an outsider, knew clearly that Tian Ying genuinely loved Xing Tuo, not as hypocritical as Qing Xuzi thought. Her unwavering commitment stemmed from her pure and innocent heart, unwilling to deceive others. This made it even harder for him to treat this stunning beauty cruelly.

"Tianying, don't leave me."

Xingtuo held Tianying's hand tightly, refusing to let go, tears streaming down his face, looking utterly miserable.

"Tuo, forget me." Tianying pleaded sorrowfully.

"No, I've only ever loved you in this life, Ying, don't leave me."

Xingtuo cried like a child, clinging to her.

How pathetic. Lin Yuan shrugged helplessly. His Heavenly Realm Soul Sense had already glimpsed Tianying's innermost thoughts. If Tianying were willing to stay by his side, he could naturally use his great soul power to erase Tianying's memories of Xingtuo. However, faced with such a pitiful beauty, he found himself suddenly unable to do it. For a Heavenly Being, such conflicting emotions were truly unacceptable.

"Hey, tell me, am I being cruel, treating them like this?"

He looked coldly at the Holy Mother of Kaixuan and the others, making conversation out of boredom.

"The Great Emperor has his reasons for doing things. They are ungrateful and would never betray the Emperor's good intentions,"

Qing Xuzi said calmly with a fake, peaceful smile. "

Sycophant!" The First Ancestor snorted inwardly, just as he looked up, he met Lin Yuan's cold gaze.

"First Ancestor, what do you say?"

"Uh, well, I agree with Brother Qing Xu's opinion,"

the First Ancestor stammered, hastily finishing Qing Xuzi's sentence. "

I despise you," Qing Xuzi snorted inwardly as well. "Still pretending to be high and mighty in front of me? Now you're no different from me.

" "Holy Mother Kaixuan, what are your thoughts?"

"This humble servant is unaware of others' opinions of Your Majesty, but if the Great Emperor doesn't mind, Kaixuan is willing to follow Your Majesty, never to be abandoned."

Facing Lin Yuan's cold gaze, Holy Mother Kaixuan smiled calmly and said inwardly. Upon hearing this, not only were Lin Yuan and Tian Ying surprised, but the weeping Xing Tuo was also taken aback. Even Qing Xuzi and the First Ancestor, who were watching the show from the sidelines, nearly had their eyes pop out of their sockets. Unexpectedly, the one least likely to submit to the Human Emperor, the Holy Mother of Kaixuan, would be the first to jump out and choose to submit. How could this not be a double surprise to everyone?

"You want to follow me..."

Lin Yuan looked at her in astonishment. There was still Tian Ying to deal with, and now the Holy Mother of Kaixuan had appeared—was this a joke?

"Yes, Great Human Emperor, I, Kaixuan, am unworthy, and humbly request that you accept me,"

the Holy Mother of Kaixuan said with a faint smile.

Chapter 47 A Beauty's Change of Heart

is Truly Brilliant...

Qing Xuzi and the First Ancestor, who had recovered from their shock, exclaimed inwardly. No longer caring about pretense, the two immediately followed Lin Yuan to his side, respectfully saying, "Great Human Emperor, we two also admire your unparalleled charisma. If you do not mind, please allow us to submit."

Lin Yuan shuddered at their fawning manner.

"It's rare that you're so kind, so let's leave it at that."

"Thank you for your generosity, Great Human Emperor."

The First Ancestor and Qing Xuzi bowed respectfully, then retreated to the side with delighted expressions.

"Great Human Emperor, what about me?"

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan looked at him with affectionate eyes.

"Hmm, you can stay by my side for now."

Lin Yuan said coldly, staring at her.

"Thank you for your generosity, Great Human Emperor."

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan happily retreated behind him.

"Have you made your decision?"

Lin Yuan then turned to Tian Ying and Xing Tuo, speaking calmly.

"Human Emperor, kill me! I won't let you take Ying'er away!"

Xing Tuo roared, glaring at Lin Yuan.

"Don't worry, I've already promised Tian Ying, so I won't make a move. If you want to seek your own death, go find your opponent in outer space."

Lin Yuan smiled coldly.

He hesitated for a moment before facing Tianying and saying, "Seeing how deeply you love Xingtuo, I originally wanted to force you to be mine, but now I'm too embarrassed to use force. Forget it, you can stay by Xingtuo's side. Although I can be a bit despicable at times, I'm not that lowly."

"Remember, I am not only the supreme and only emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, but also a legendary 'Heaven.' Heaven reigns above all living beings, displaying its supreme status above all life through indifference. As the saying goes, Heaven is ruthless," which describes this very principle. However, I am one of the few unusual emperors among the Heavens, because I am also a person with feelings. Although I am now Heaven, I am not one of those heartless Heavens. Rest assured, before you fall in love with me, I will never force you."

Lin Yuan emphasized his words at the end, and then, leaving Tianying somewhat bewildered and confused, he turned and left without a second thought.

"The Great Human Emperor,"

the Holy Mother of Kaixuan, Qingxuzi, and the Ancestor Xianyuan quickly followed.

"Great Human Emperor, the matter of the Heavenly Demon Realm has come to an end."

Qingxuzi hesitated for a moment before saying respectfully.

"What else do you want?"

Lin Yuan looked at him calmly and said.

"Do you want to kill the Heavenly Response Demon Dragon Emperor Xingtuo and then take Tianying away from the scene?"

"Of course not. How can we, your subordinates, presume to criticize what the Great Human Emperor has done?"

Qingxuzi forced a smile and said respectfully.

Lin Yuan snorted coldly, turned around, and flew away.

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan gave him a cold look, also snorted coldly, and followed behind Lin Yuan in the air. Only after the two of them flew away did Qingxuzi secretly breathe a sigh of relief. The might of the Human Emperor was truly not to be trifled with. He had unintentionally been frightened into a cold sweat by his calm yet absolutely terrifying aura.

"It doesn't feel good to offend the majesty of the Emperor, does it?"

The Ancestor Xianyuan looked at him with some schadenfreude.

"Go to hell!"

Qingxu Zi cursed under his breath, but smiled and said, "I was just fulfilling my duty as a subordinate, offering my opinion to the great emperor. It's not as serious as Brother Xianyuan makes it out to be."

"That's good. Brother Qingxu, you must take care of yourself. Don't make a mistake and displease the great emperor, or you'll be in trouble."

Ancestor Xianyuan laughed and flew away.

"Hmph, you bastard, one day I'll make you pay."

Qingxu Zi cursed angrily, shrugging indifferently. Just as he was about to take off, a delicate voice sounded behind him.

"Qingxu Daozun, please wait a moment."

"Tianying, it's you?"

Qingxu Zi turned around and was surprised to see who it was.

"You will be following the Human Emperor."

Tianying said expressionlessly.

"Yes, is there something you need?"

Qingxu Zi looked at her, somewhat puzzled.

"Please take me to find the Human Emperor."

Tianying said calmly.

"No, the Human Emperor said he wouldn't force you. Since you love Xing Tuo so much, how can you bear to leave him?"

Qing Xuzi looked at her strangely and said.

"Even if the Great Emperor accepts you, if you don't love him, it will not only hurt the Great Emperor's feelings, but also Xing Tuo who loves you. Even you will be unhappy because of it. Why bother?"

"My fate with Tuo is over. Even without this promise, we can never rekindle our relationship. Qing Xu Daozun, please take me to find the Human Emperor,"

Tian Ying said calmly.

"What about Xing Tuo? Are you really not going to care about him?"

Qing Xuzi said calmly.

"I can take you to find the Great Emperor, but you also have to settle things with this Dragon Emperor here."

"He has already taken the most potent Forgetfulness Pill in the Heavenly Realm. From now on, there will be no more Tian Ying here, and the Heavenly Demon Dragon will forget everything completely," Tian Ying said calmly.

"The Forgetfulness Pill, who gave it to you? When did the Celestial Realm acquire such a potent elixir? Why have I never heard of it before?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Xuzi's face once again revealed a strange expression.

"You should have heard of the Medicine King Tianji, one of the Seven Holy Maidens of the Human Race,"

Tianying said calmly.

"Isn't that one of the Great Emperor's most beloved wives? When did you have a relationship with her?"

Qing Xuzi asked curiously.

"That's my secret. Alright, just answer me directly, are you taking me to find the Great Emperor or not?"

Tianying said somewhat impatiently, a hint of resentment flashing in her pure, watery eyes for the first time.

"Uh, alright."

Seeing this, Qing Xuzi immediately shut his mouth and stopped talking.

"What about those Heavenly Response Demon Dragons?"

After thinking for a moment, Qing Xuzi couldn't help but ask.

"The Medicine King Heavenly Maiden has created some 'Powerful Forgetfulness Smoke Powder.' When I leave this world, this 'Forgetfulness Smoke Powder' will permeate the entire Heavenly Demon Realm. All the Heavenly Response Demon Dragons will forever remember me, and Xing Tuo will forever serve his master as the number one king under the great Human Emperor. Alright, do you still have any questions? If you do, bring them all up at once. I don't want to keep getting entangled with you here." Tian

Ying said calmly.

"No, then let's go."

Qing Xuzi sensed that Tian Ying was trying her best to suppress her displeasure. How could he be so foolish at this time? Heaven knows if she would rise to a high position after following the Human Emperor. If he angered her now, it would be difficult to see her again in the future. He was an old fox in the Heavenly Realm; how could he make such a low-level mistake?

However, as he led Tian Ying into the air, he couldn't help but praise in his heart: Brilliant, truly brilliant.

Tianying sensed his abnormality and couldn't help but glance at him strangely. Qingxuzi, flustered, quickly feigned composure, and Tianying averted her gaze. Qingxuzi

secretly breathed a sigh of relief, daring not to think further lest Tianying see through his disguise. The two then flew away. The

Heavenly Demon Dragons below breathed a sigh of relief; all the formidable figures were finally gone, and the Heavenly Demon Realm should be peaceful from now on.

However, a pale yellow smoke suddenly and eerily drifted down from the Heavenly Demon Realm's sky, instantly spreading throughout the entire space with lightning speed. (

Chapter 48, 11-04: The Throne Changes for

"Father" -

Heavenly Realm, Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion.

) Lin Yuan had just returned to the Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion in the Heavenly Realm, accompanied by the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, Su Rongrong, Li Hongxiu, and the Holy Mother of Opening Profound Realm, when Nangong Hentian mysteriously appeared above the pavilion.

"Did you come because of your mother?"

Lin Yuan asked, immediately appearing before him.

“Yes, because I had a premonition that Father was about to leave the Illusionary Demon Heaven, I had no choice but to come and see you. I implore Father that before you leave, you may return to see Mother one last time,”

Nangong Hentian said respectfully.

“Seeing me will only increase her hatred, why bother?”

Lin Yuan said calmly.

“No, she won’t,”

Nangong Hentian said urgently.

“Even if Mother hates you, I know that in her heart there is still more love than hate, Father…”

“I can consider it. You may leave now, I still have some things to attend to.”

Lin Yuan waved his hand, interrupting Nangong Hentian, and the next moment, his imposing figure appeared in the Heavenly Monarch Hall of the Great Treasure Illusion Pavilion.

The Holy Mother of Kaixuan, the Heart Lord, the Seven Peerless Beauties of the Holy Maiden, the Illusion Queen, the Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, Su Rongrong, Li Hongxiu, the Twelve Heavenly Maidens of the Jade Pavilion, Princess Xuefu, the Demon Emperor, the Spirit King, Daoist Jiheng, King Kunpeng, Qingxuzi, Ancestor Xianyuan, Yaozhi, and the Twelve Heavenly Lords of the Celestial Realm, among others, awaited him with respectful expressions. To his even greater surprise, Tianying was also present, accompanied by another stunningly beautiful woman from the mortal realm.

"Father!"

Nangong Hentian followed, unwilling to give up.

"Stop talking,"

Lin Yuan said calmly, his expression hardening.

"Now that everyone is here, our investiture ceremony can begin."

"Greetings, Great Emperor!"

Everyone bowed respectfully before Lin Yuan.

"From this day forward, the sole emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven is my son, Nangong Hentian. After I leave the Illusionary Demon Heaven, you must sincerely assist him and not harbor any disloyalty. Otherwise, the day I return will be the beginning of your eternal damnation."

Lin Yuan spoke slowly in an almost cold and ruthless tone, and everyone shuddered upon hearing this.

"We humbly obey the great emperor's decree and swear to serve you to the death!"

the crowd shouted. Although the Seven Saintess and the Peerless Beauty were already Lin Yuan's wives, they couldn't help but show respect and solemnly participate in the unusually serious atmosphere.

"Father, this..."

Nangong Hentian looked at Lin Yuan with some confusion, but before he could finish speaking, he was immediately interrupted.

"Tian'er, I have many things to do and really don't have much time to spend with you and your mother. Today, I entrust the Illusionary Demon Heaven to you. From now on, you are the only emperor and the only ruler of all races in the Illusionary Demon Heaven. Do your best to bring blessings to all people."

"Yes, Father,"

Nangong Hentian bowed respectfully upon hearing this.

"Remember, you are the son of the Human Emperor, the only emperor in this intermediate universe. Although you now possess supreme power, never engage in racial discrimination, understand? At the beginning of life, all beings share the same origin. Even if he advances to the 'Heaven' realm, surpassing all other beings, he must not lose his emotions and nature, understand?"

"Your son will remember your teachings, Father."

"Also, since Tianying has found me, and I promised Xingtuo that after he submits, he will become the first king under the sole ruler of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, you will handle this matter for me."

"Yes, Father."

...

"Seven Absolute Heavenly Maidens, you should be able to fulfill your promise to me, right?"

Having finished explaining everything, Lin Yuan turned to face outside the hall, gazing intently into the distant depths of the sky.

"Human Emperor, rest assured, I will definitely fulfill my promise to you."

From the distant sky, amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, the beautiful voice of the Seven Absolute Heavenly Maidens of the Dragon Realm echoed. Interstellar

anti-space 'Heavenly Sense Transmission'.

Upon hearing the Seven Heavenly Maidens' beautiful voice, everyone couldn't help but mutter to themselves in unison, "The heaven-defying divine power above the 'Heaven' realm is truly extraordinary."

"Beautiful Human King, have you made your decision? Can you leave the Illusionary Demon Heaven with me now?"

Lin Yuan said calmly.

As Lin Yuan spoke his clear and melodious words, a vast rift silently opened in the sky above the Celestial Realm, and a boundless aura of imperial majesty quietly descended.

A soft sigh rang out, and a woman of indescribable beauty slowly stepped out from the void.

"Human Emperor, are you leaving already?"

Amidst the fear, reverence, and admiration in everyone's eyes, she stood before Lin Yuan and asked calmly.

"Now that things here are settled, why not return to the Human Heaven to find the Seven Heavenly Sacred Heart? What are we still doing here?"

Lin Yuan asked curiously.

"You have found the remnants of the Extinction Soul sealed in the Illusionary Demon Heaven,"

the Human Emperor said calmly.

"No, I only heard Yan Tianpo say that he was sealed inside the Liutian Chisel, so I came to steal it. Who knew that during the battle with Xing Tuo, the Liutian Chisel actually merged with my celestial body."

Lin Yuan shook his head and said honestly.

"However, in my opinion, if the remnant of the Extinction Heavenly Soul is really sealed inside the Liutian Chisel, and I am one of his inheritors and the master of the Liutian Chisel, the two are one. As long as I don't die, the remnant of the Extinction Heavenly Soul will eventually appear."

Lin Yuan added calmly at the end.

"Although I don't know exactly which layer of the barrier space of the Liutian Chisel he is sealed in, I have a premonition that he is inside me."

"Hehe, your premonition is quite accurate."

A clear laugh suddenly rang out inside Lin Yuan's body. To the astonishment of the women, a stunningly handsome young man, whose appearance even surpassed Lin Yuan's, suddenly appeared in the Heavenly Monarch Hall.

An aura of imperial majesty subtly permeated the air, far surpassing that of the Human King, making it even more terrifying. His heavenly eyes held a hidden smile, yet as everyone gazed upon him, a nonchalant arrogance flowed through them, a subtle hint of malevolence adding to his alluring allure, making him both captivating and awe-inspiring, yet simultaneously inspiring awe at his unfathomable cultivation.

"Destroyer of Heaven, long time no see,"

the Human King said softly, his jade-like face remaining impassive as he noticed the unexpectedly beautiful youth.

"Yes, it's been a long time. Your Majesty, you've become more and more beautiful and charming."

The handsome young man nodded slightly, smiling faintly.

"Extinction Soul, you've come out. When did you wake up? Why didn't I sense you at all?"

Lin Yuan looked at him strangely, interrupting their flirtatious exchange.

"If it were so easy for you to sense me, could I still be called the Heaven-Defying Emperor?"

Extinction Soul smiled calmly and said.

"Actually, inside the Liutian Chisel, when you began frantically absorbing its vast life energy, I awoke, but I simply didn't reveal myself to you." "

The Liutian Chisel was forged from my remnants, and the Heavenly Emperor added a few seals upon it. If it weren't for you, the inheritor of the Heavenly Soul of Annihilation, the Heavenly Soul of Love, and the Heavenly Soul of Beauty, I wouldn't have awakened from my slumber so quickly." "

So that's how it is. No wonder I felt a connection with the Liutian Chisel. I never imagined the truth was like this..."

Lin Yuan asked curiously.

"Now that you've awakened, what should I do? Should I return to the Human Reversal Heavenly Universe to search for the Seven Heavenly Sacred Hearts, or should I let you, sir, seize them?"

"Of course, you should go. Do you expect me to toil for such trivial matters?"

the Heavenly Soul of Annihilation said with a faint smile.

"Me again? What are you going to do then?"

Lin Yuan said somewhat displeased.

"The Third Universe?"

"What are you going to the Third Universe for?"

"Just do what I tell you to do, why all this nonsense?"

Upon hearing this, Mie Tianhun glared at him unhappily.

"Everyone has curiosity, you know."

Lin Yuan said, slightly aggrieved. Xin Jun, Kai Xuan Shengmu, and the other women were seeing Lin Yuan show such an expression in front of them for the first time. They found it amusing but dared not speak.

The Mie Tianhun before them, the Human King, was the legendary Heaven-Defying Emperor of the ancient Illusion Demon Heaven. Just standing in front of them, he was already almost suffocated by the invisible imperial might emanating from him. He only had a strong desire to submit, how could he have the courage to talk to them?

"Fine, if you don't want to talk, I don't want to hear it either."

"You can leave now."

Mie Tianhun said with a faint smile.

"Just like that? Alright then, Human King, let's go."

Lin Yuan was stunned for a moment, then nodded and walked towards the Human King.

"After the handover ceremony, don't you want to ask why the Human King wants to go to the Human Reversal Universe with you?"

Seeing Lin Yuan's decisiveness, the Extinction Soul was taken aback.

"Because she is the guide of history. Without her, how can I find the Seven Heavenly Sacred Hearts?"

Lin Yuan looked at him strangely and asked in return.

"Although she is the guide of history, she will not help you on this trip to the Human Reversal Universe. On the contrary, she will be a burden to you. Are you still willing?"

The Extinction Soul smiled faintly, his Heavenly Eyes fixed on Lin Yuan, observing his reaction.

"Oh, why is that?"

Lin Yuan asked curiously.

"Because I was severely damaged in the ancient cosmic war. My three souls are difficult to reunite, and my seven spirits need a vast and unparalleled source of energy to condense. On this trip to the Human Reversal Universe, I only need to borrow your Soul Heaven World to recover, so I have no choice but to go with you."

This time, the Extinction Soul did not speak, but it was the Human King's turn to speak.

"I knew it! How could the Seven Absolute Heavenly Maiden be so kind as to persuade me to bring you along? So there was a twist to it all."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan's handsome face showed a look of sudden realization. He couldn't help but recall the scene when he left Long Zaitian, the Seven Absolute Heavenly Maiden's telepathic message to him at the last moment.

"As long as the Human King is willing, what harm is there in giving you the entire Soul Heaven World?"

Lin Yuan then said with boundless pride.

"That's not necessary. However, during the period I'm cultivating in your Soul Heaven World, the Heavenly Power from within you, including the power of the Profound Realm, the Inner World, and the Soul Heaven World itself, will all be injected into my body. You'd better be prepared,"

the Human King said with a faint smile.

"It's alright. Anyway, I'll have my power back sooner or later after it's been injected into your body. What's there to prepare for?"

Lin Yuan said nonchalantly.

"Boy, don't be too happy yet. This search for the Seven Heavens Sacred Heart might encounter great difficulties. The power required by the Human King is simply too immense. Her telling you to prepare means that your entire Heavenly Realm cultivation will be lost during her recovery period, and who knows how long that period will last."

Mie Tianhun said coldly.

"I know. It's just being reduced from the Heavenly Realm back to its original form and starting over. I've been through that before. For the Human King, I'll do anything."

Lin Yuan replied impatiently.

"In that case, be careful."

Upon hearing this, Mie Tianhun quietly observed Lin Yuan for a long time before smiling faintly.

Chapter 49 The Human Emperor Departs

"Very well, the Emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven has already decided on the next ruler. Heavenly Inheritance, you can leave with the Human King."

Mie Tianhun smiled faintly.

"Human King?"

Lin Yuan looked at the Human King's beautiful face.

"Let's go."

The Human King nodded, her beautiful body instantly disappearing into the void. The next moment, in everyone's eyes, Lin Yuan instantly transformed into an infant, only to revert to his youthful appearance in an instant.

Everyone stared in astonishment at this transformation, bewildered by what had transpired. Only Lin Yuan knew that the Human King had entered her Soul Heaven World. With the condensation of her seven souls, the power of the Soul Heaven World, the Inner World, and the Profound Realm had begun to surge into her body. In the eyes of Xin Jun and the others, he was still the emperor radiating the aura of a vast and mighty sovereign. However, behind the scenes, unknown to them, Lin Yuan knew that after the Human King merged with his Heavenly Realm power, his own power was rapidly diminishing, and he would soon be reduced to his original form—the initial stage of a super-evolver.

"Great Emperor, you've left like this. What should we do?"

Just as Lin Yuan turned to leave, Xin Jun quickly stepped forward and asked respectfully.

"Destroy the Heavenly Soul?"

Lin Yuan didn't answer, but instead looked at Destroy the Heavenly Soul, who stood to the side smiling at him.

"The seven peerless beauties of the Holy Maiden, Xin Jun, Kai Xuan, Tian Ying, Xue Fu, Zhi Yu, Huan Nu, Yao Zhi, and others will stay to assist Nangong Hentian in ruling the Illusion Demon Heaven. Que Ling, Su Rongrong, Li Hongxiu, and Zi Yun can accompany you to the Human Reversal Heaven."

Mie Tianhun said with a faint smile.

"What do you all think?"

Upon hearing this, the women felt a great sense of disappointment, but since the Reversal Emperor had made it clear, who dared to disobey? The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, Su Rongrong, and Li Hongxiu were overjoyed.

"Well, I have no objection..."

Lin Yuan shrugged indifferently, then carefully examined the human woman standing next to Tian Ying.

"Uh, who is this Zi Yun? Mie Tianhun, you've only just come out, how come you know them better than I do?"

"You, a Heavenly Realm Emperor, do you think I know more than you?"

Mie Tianhun

said with a faint smile. Lin Yuan was speechless upon hearing this. Heavenly Realm Emperors, with a mere thought, could use their powerful Heavenly Sense to perceive the mental imprints of all things in the universe. All mysteries had no privacy. If Mie Tianhun couldn't even do that, he couldn't be called a Heaven-Defying Emperor.

"Then I'm leaving."

Lin Yuan stopped talking and immediately walked out. The Queen of Ten Thousand Demons, Su Rongrong, Li Hongxiu, and the human woman named Ziyun quickly followed.

"Father!"

Nangong Hentian saw his father about to leave and hurriedly chased after him.

Lin Yuan paused upon hearing this, but Mie Tianhun spoke at the opportune moment.

"Go. I will handle the Nangong family's affairs for you."

A golden light emanated from Mie Tianhun's left hand, instantly engulfing Lin Yuan and the others, shattering the void, and disappearing into the Heavenly Realm.

"Great Emperor of Annihilation, what do you mean by this?"

Seeing his father disappear before his eyes, Nangong Hentian thought of his mother's love-hate relationship with his father and couldn't help but ask angrily.

"I will send your mother to the Human Reversal Heavenly Universe. Don't worry, their matters are still for them to handle themselves. No one else can help them. As for you, you only need to be the Emperor of the Illusion Demon Heavenly Universe. Don't worry about anything else, understand?"

Annihilation Soul said calmly.

"Oh, yes, Great Emperor of Annihilation."

Nangong Hentian was stunned for a moment, then delighted and replied respectfully.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, everyone return to your own boundaries and prepare to welcome the Human Ruler to unify the Illusion Demon Heavenly Universe."

Annihilation Soul nodded, his handsome eyes coldly looking at everyone, and said calmly.

"Yes, Great Emperor of Annihilation."

Ji Heng, Qing Xuzi, the First Ancestor, the Demon Emperor, and the Spirit King replied respectfully and immediately turned to leave. The Holy Mother of Kaixuan, the Seven Peerless Beauties of the Holy Maiden, the Illusion Queen, Tian Ying, and other women stayed behind.

"Great Emperor of Annihilation,"

Queen Illusion stepped forward, forcefully suppressing her fear of the overflowing imperial might of the Heavenly Soul of Annihilation, and respectfully addressed him.

"The day the Human Emperor returns to the Illusionary Demon Realm will be the day the problem of your race's origin is resolved," the Heavenly

Soul of Annihilation glanced at her and said calmly.

"Yes, Great Emperor of Annihilation,"

Queen Illusion replied, finally letting out a sigh of relief and stepping aside.

Princess Xue Fu watched Lin Yuan disappear into the sky, a complex expression flashing in her beautiful eyes. She had initially intended to leave with her father, but after hesitating, she chose to stay. Since her intimate encounter with Lin Yuan and regaining her senses, she had once resented his ruthlessness. However, after spending a little longer in Lin Yuan's Soul Realm world, she found herself unable to leave. She had fallen hopelessly in love with this Heavenly Emperor of Annihilation whom she so vehemently hated.

Falling in love with a human was a deeply taboo matter for the Demon Race, yet it had truly happened to Princess Xue Fu. How could this Demon Princess, who had always looked down on humans, not be filled with conflicting emotions? Hate will always be hate, and love will always be love. No matter how much Princess Xuefu refuses, she cannot erase the fact that she is now the Emperor's wife.

"Forget what should be forgotten, remember what should be remembered. From now on, fulfill your responsibilities as the Emperor's wives."

The voice of the Extinction Soul suddenly became ethereal and elusive, seemingly both far away and close at hand, elusive and indistinguishable. The clear melody contained a powerful celestial soul force. Princess Xuefu was in the midst of a battle between heaven and man when she suddenly heard this voice filled with vast soul force. Her heartstrings seemed to be cleansed by something, and her beautiful eyes immediately revealed a strong infatuation and love for the Emperor. The trace of worry that had been lingering on her pretty brows disappeared, and a bright joy appeared on her beautiful face.

The seven holy maidens and peerless beauties shared the same expression. Mie Tianhun glanced at them indifferently before nodding in satisfaction. He turned to Nangong Hentian and said, "The rest of the world is in your hands. It's time for me to head to the Third Universe."

"Yes, great Emperor Mie Tian,"

Nangong Hentian replied respectfully. The next moment, a golden light vanished from the sky.

"Alas, Father is gone, Emperor Mie Tian is gone, should Mother go too?"

Seeing Mie Tianhun disappear, Nangong Hentian stared blankly at the Heavenly Realm's sky for a long time before letting out a soft sigh.

"He's gone? He just left like that? When his son became the sole emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, he just left without any regrets?"

In the Human Realm, in Emperor's City, at the Nangong family's residence,

a soft murmur rang out.

At the same moment, an exceptionally dazzling golden light suddenly pierced down from the sky.

A vast, imperial majesty instantly spread, and as all the humans in Imperial City sensed this imperial power and bowed to the heavens, Nangong Rourou abruptly disappeared from the Nangong family.

"It must be him, yes, it must be him, the supreme and sole ruler of the Illusionary Demon Heaven!"

Nangong Shangmei rushed to the palace bathed in golden light, the very residence of her beloved granddaughter Nangong Rourou, only to find her granddaughter mysteriously vanished. Somewhat dejected, she walked to the garden outside the residence, gazing blankly at the sky. After a long while, she sighed softly. The Heavenly Emperor

had become the sole emperor of the Illusionary Demon Heaven, appearing in the world as the legendary 'Heaven.' Even if she harbored immense hatred for him, would she ever have a chance to avenge him? Although Nangong Hentian had inherited his throne, would he assist her in counterattacking her father?

A torrent of thoughts overwhelmed her, causing her to ache with a splitting headache, and she couldn't help but sigh helplessly and resentfully.

Volume 5,

Chapter 1: The Grand Trend of Earth

"Heavenly Inheritance, you have returned."

A powerful, clear voice rang out calmly in the void of the ancient Earth star field, echoing from the heavens above.

"Nonsense,"

Lin Yuan said impatiently.

"Do you know the general situation on ancient Earth now?"

"A little."

"This journey to find the Seven Heavenly Sacred Hearts has not been easy."

"Of course, is there any good way?"

"To obtain the Seven Heavenly Sacred Hearts, we must first find the historical leader of this era."

"You know where she is, right?"

"No, because historical leaders possess the constitution of the Void Realm. In their initial stages, they are completely unknown. Even we, the Heavenly Emperor, cannot perceive their existence. Only when they become powerful enough to reach the Heavenly Emperor realm will we become aware of them."

"Are you kidding me? The weaker they are, the less we can sense them; the stronger they are, the more obvious they become. What kind of logic is that?"

Lin Yuan asked, puzzled.

"Yan Tianpo, are you playing me?"

"Who has the time to tease you?"

The mysterious person, whose origins had been exposed by Lin Yuan, finally revealed himself in front of Lin Yuan.

"The universe is vast and full of mysteries; how could you possibly understand them all? As for these historical leaders, due to their special status, they are generally prone to attracting the envy of others. Who wouldn't want to kill them while they are weak? After all, once they become powerful emperors, they will be a great threat to many emperors above the Heavenly Realm. Therefore, nature has made arrangements. When historical leaders lack the ability to protect themselves, no emperor can sense them; this is the rule of natural evolution."

Yan Tianpo pondered for a moment, then said, "You might find it strange, but the weaker a historical leader is, the stronger their predictive ability becomes, which is precisely why emperors above the Heavenly Realm cannot detect them. Hehe, the evolution of nature is truly fascinating."

"Since it's so troublesome, how can I find the historical leader of this era?"

Lin Yuan asked, troubled.

"Don't worry, although I don't know who the historical leader of this era is, I have a preliminary certainty: she has appeared at BD University in Ancient China's BJ City,"

Yan Tianpo said calmly.

"BD University? That's the number one university in ancient China! It must have at least 20,000 students and faculty, if not 30,000 to 50,000. How am I supposed to find them? Am I supposed to pretend to be a student and search for them one by one?"

Lin Yuan exclaimed in surprise.

"Exactly,"

Yan Tianpo nodded with a smile.

"Actually, even if you don't want to pretend to be a student, you have no choice. There are already many imposters there, representing many powerful forces."

"Really? What's so fun about BD University? Are they all going there for the Seven Heavenly Sacred Hearts?"

Lin Yuan asked curiously.

"Since the last time the Heaven-Fixing Needle caused such a ruckus in Ancient China, Long Xiaofei, Fang Xielong, and my two brothers were forced to leave Ancient Earth in the 21st century. Only Li Xiaolong, Feng Hanxiao, Bian Wu, and a few other major forces remained, but they were all confined to the mortal realm. They had no reason to know about the Seven Heavens Sacred Heart, which had been passed down since the primordial era of the universe."

"That's true, Li Xiaolong, Feng Hanxiao, and the others indeed didn't know. However, as the time for the Hun Dun Demon Ancestor to break the seal approached, a strange Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart appeared in the mortal world..."

"Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart?"

Lin Yuan exclaimed in surprise again upon hearing this.

"Yes, the Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart, which is also the heart of your ancestor, Bigan."

Despite being abruptly interrupted by Lin Yuan, Yan Tianpo showed no anger, but instead patiently explained.

"The Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart is transformed from a wisp of remnant soul consciousness of the Seven Heavens Sacred Heart. It possesses the power to instantly transform a person into a 'heaven.' Back then, the Nine-Tailed Fox discovered this secret, which is why she tried every means to deal with your ancestor."

"No wonder King Zhou made my ancestor cut open his abdomen and disembowel him. Why was my ancestor so foolish?"

Lin Yuan said unhappily.

"Now that the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart has reappeared in the world, doesn't that mean that in the chaotic spacetime, my ancestor still couldn't escape the fate of dying with his heart cut out?"

"This is the destiny of history, and it cannot be changed. However, if you can retrieve the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart, there is still a great chance to bring your ancestor back to the world. At that time, he will completely transform into a 'heaven.'"

Yan Tianpo said calmly.

"Retrieve the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart? Hasn't it appeared yet?"

Lin Yuan asked curiously.

"Not yet. It's just a rumor."

Yan Tianpo nodded and said calmly.

"Once you obtain the Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart, you will find the whereabouts of the Seven Heavens Sacred Heart. Ordinary cultivators might not even dare to dream of obtaining the Seven Heavens Sacred Heart, but cultivators in the mortal world dream of obtaining it, because whoever possesses it is equivalent to possessing the power of 'Heaven'."

"Which bastard spread this news?"

Lin Yuan gritted his teeth and said hatefully.

"Our ancestor possessed a seven-aperture exquisite heart; wasn't he a 'heaven' himself? Why did he submit to King Zhou? It makes no sense. Besides, in the chaotic timeline, didn't our patriarch already give him the 'Ancestral Decree'? Even without the power of the seven-aperture exquisite heart, mortal cultivators couldn't easily harm him." "

Your ancestor was of noble character, worthy of eternal admiration. Speaking of which, it's all the fault of the Tongtian Sect Leader for condoning the evil deeds of his followers. If it weren't for him stealing the Ancestral Decree and severely injuring Bigan, no one in the mortal world could have harmed him. After King Zhou ordered his heart to be cut out, Brahma added fuel to the fire, secretly attacking him, which led to his demise."

Yan Tianpo sighed regretfully.

"The Tongtian Sect Leader, that's the bastard who betrayed the goddess Nuwa in ancient times, defying the heavens."

Lin Yuan was stunned upon hearing this.

"Yes, this news was intentionally leaked by their disciples. Although Tongtian hasn't appeared, his disciples have already begun to appear in the world,"

Yan Tianpo said calmly.

"Tongtian, Fantian, those two bastards, one day I'll settle accounts with them properly,"

Lin Yuan gritted his teeth and said hatefully.

"Could it be that neither of them has mastered the Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart?" "

If they had, would they still have released this news? The mortal world is already in chaos."

Yan Tianpo said calmly.

"Why do you say that?"

Lin Yuan asked curiously. Since the Human King entered the Soul Heaven World to slumber, all of his Heavenly Realm power was poured into the Human King's body, while he was directly knocked back to the peak stage of the Great Soul Power User. Fortunately, he wasn't truly knocked back to his original Super Evolver form, which gave Lin Yuan some comfort. At least his current power level is still above the peak of the Life Energy Emperor, which is enough to rank him among the Immortal Kings in the Great Chaotic Void World of the 21st century. Therefore, he had to rely on Yan Tianpo to know some very mysterious information.

"The current timeline for ancient Earth in China is early September 2054, four years since you last left. During these years, several races of unknown origin have appeared. From my initial understanding, they are all descendants of races that survived the great cosmic war in ancient times, from other destroyed intermediate universes. Originally, after arriving on ancient Earth, they were sealed in the Void Realm by the Cosmic King God. However, when you caused havoc in Japan last time, the heaven-suppressing holy power of the Heaven-Suppressing Cauldron, the Heaven-Fixing Needle, the Heaven-Patrolling Sword, and the Heaven-Refining Furnace unintentionally shattered the seal of a Void Realm, causing some races that had disappeared two hundred billion years ago to reappear against the heavens,"

Yan Tianpo said calmly.

"Although they don't possess the abilities of their ancestors, they were still quite a threat on ancient Earth. Take the three major races of Japan—the Fist King Clan, the Ultimate Clan, and the Superhuman Clan—for example. They aren't particularly powerful, yet under the influence of the Japanese, they constantly clamor for a world-ending war. If it weren't for the numerous rebellious emperors in my Eastern Heavenly Realm and the ancient cosmic Western Universe Supreme Goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom, dominating the Western Divine Realm, this world would have long been in chaos. However, the current peace won't last long. With the appearance of the Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart, hmph, some of these races have already begun infiltrating BD University." "

So, besides you knowing that the Historical Leader appeared at BD University, many other people know as well,"

Lin Yuanqi asked.

"That's why I need you to cause a ruckus at BD University. With your love for joining in the fun, would you really refuse? That's a bit unbelievable,"

Yan Tianpo said with a faint smile.

"Of course I went! Such an interesting activity, and the chance to reclaim the Ancestral Heart! Hmph, how could I fall behind? I absolutely won't let it fall into the hands of those lowly races,"

Lin Yuan snorted.

"That's good,"

Yan Tianpo said with a sigh of relief.

"Oh, by the way, where did you take Ling'er, Rongrong, and Hongxiu when you released me from the anti-space tunnel?"

Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and asked.

"They went to see some sisters. Hehe, you should go back to the Lin family in Y City in the 21st century first. In a few days, when you arrive at BD University, they will appear before you,"

Yan Tianpo said with a faint smile.

"Their sisters, could it be Chaoying and the others?"

Lin Yuan asked, startled.

"Don't you like their arrival?"

Yan Tianpo asked with a faint smile.

"How many came in total?"

Lin Yuan asked in a deep voice.

"Not many, just three or five. But I didn't bring them from the distorted timeline to the 21st century; it's the work of your wife, Pang Huijuan,"

Yan Tianpo said with a faint smile.

"Her…"

Lin Yuan looked incredulous.

"What's she doing here?"

"Who knows what she's thinking? You'll find out when you see her,"

Yan Tianpo shrugged dismissively.

"Never mind, if there's nothing else, I'll head down,"

Lin Yuan said, glancing at Earth below.

"Go ahead, go see your temporary father from the 21st century,"

Yan Tianpo said with a faint smile.

"Yan Tianpo, what do you mean by that?"

Lin Yuan asked, somewhat annoyed.

"Isn't that right? Back then, you possessed Lin Xinyuan's body and left the 21st century, causing Lin Xiaotian to be heartbroken over his son's mysterious disappearance. Afterwards, without your and your brother's rule, the Business Alliance, under the combined forces of Liu Ai and Lin Xiaotian, nearly destroyed the entire world's economic order out of hatred. If it weren't for Bian Wu and Li Xiaolong from the Black List joining forces to stop it in time, the entire world's economy would probably be in a major recession now,"

Yan Tianpo said calmly.

"Wow, that's impressive. What's with this Liu Ai? Long Xiaofei is her enemy. Didn't I tell her not to implicate innocent people?"

Lin Yuan asked, stunned.

"Long Xiaofei was kicked into

a time tunnel by the Heaven-Fixing Needle. She couldn't find anyone to vent her anger on. Without a master's instructions, she's the one who calls the shots in the entire Business Alliance. Who told you to give her such a high position? Even the four great war gods of the Dragon Gang, who have allied with you, have to submit to her,"

Yan Tianpo said with a faint smile.

"Then Zi Yan didn't suffer at her hands, did she?"

Lin Yuan asked quickly.

"Don't worry, Wen Ziyan is both a psychic and the world-renowned 'Purple Fiend Asura.' Although Liu Ai is the nominal head of the current Merchant Alliance, he wouldn't dare to be disrespectful to her. If you go back now, they'll still have to treat you as their superior."

Yan Tianpo said calmly.

"That's more like it. If Liu Ai really acts so recklessly, I'll make her disappear without Long Xiaofei even needing to deal with her. Forget it, I'll go down first."

Lin Yuan said calmly, a purple shadow sweeping down from the sky, heading straight for the ancient Earth.

"Hey, that brat, I haven't finished speaking yet, and he's already running off like that. He's so impatient. I wonder if Huangtian made a mistake in choosing him."

"Can he really be worthy of being the Yitian person in the Yitian Chessboard Grand Game..."

Yan Tianpo muttered to himself, shaking his head and smiling bitterly as he looked in the direction Lin Yuan disappeared, before finally vanishing into the void.

Chapter 2 Returning to the Lin Family

"Has he finally returned?"

Nuwa's soft and melodious voice echoed from the Thirty-Three Heavens.

"This troublemaker, sigh, hard to say."

The melodious voice of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden rang out.

"In his Soul Heaven World, the aura of the Human King was actually sensed. It seems that with his involvement, the chaos of ancient Earth will become even more turbulent."

"With the return of the Human King, the Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart will surely belong to my Eastern Heavenly Realm."

...

"It's alright, it's alright,"

the Western Buddha chanted a long Buddhist prayer.

"This brat..."

In the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor gritted his teeth and snorted.

...

In the Western Heavenly Realm

, "You brat, the mortal realm is already chaotic enough. You disappeared for four years, and now you have to come back. It's frustrating on top of frustrating."

The Illusionary God Demon Lord snorted.

"Heavenly inheritance, I'd like to see which heavenly inheritance you are."

In the ancient Greek divine realm, a beautiful woman whose beauty was no less than that of Nuwa, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, smiled faintly.

...

In the mortal realm

, "Dad, brother isn't dead! Brother isn't dead! I have a feeling he'll come back today!"

In Y City, Lin Xiaotian's third daughter, Lin Xinyuan's youngest sister, Lin Xinqian, ran in from outside the villa gate with a joyful expression.

"What? Qian'er, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Lin Xinqian's mother, Huang Xinting, immediately scolded her.

Since Lin Yuan mysteriously disappeared four years ago during the Y City high school track battle, the Y City Lin family had made Lin Xinyuan's death their greatest taboo. The reason was simply to avoid triggering Lin Xiaotian's grief over the loss of

his son. Today, Lin Xinqian, oblivious to the danger, barged in shouting and yelling, seemingly asking for trouble. Lin Suxin, hearing this, rushed out of her bedroom, only to see Lin Xinqian being scolded by her mother. Behind her, the imposing figure she longed to see was nowhere to be seen, and disappointment immediately showed in her beautiful eyes.

"My brother isn't dead, I just had a feeling about it."

Lin Xinqian was pulled aside by her mother to be scolded, and she couldn't help but mutter indignantly.

"You still dare to talk back? Do you want to get scolded? Don't you know your father is most heartbroken by your brother's death? Luckily he's not home today, otherwise, with your shouting just now, you would definitely get a scolding today."

Huang Xinting glared at her and said.

"Look, look, now you've made your Xin-jie sad again."

Hearing this, Lin Xinqian noticed that Lin Suxin was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the hall, staring blankly at the sky outside with a face full of disappointment and sadness.

"Xin-jie, I didn't mean to make you sad."

Seeing this, Lin Xinqian quickly went to Lin Suxin's side and gently comforted her.

Since Lin Xinyuan, the character played by Lin Yuan, disappeared, if anyone in this family was the most heartbroken, it would undoubtedly be her father and Lin Suxin. Lin Xinqian understood this deeply. Although Lin Suxin was also Lin Xiaotian's daughter, she was merely an adopted daughter. From the time she was adopted from the orphanage at the age of five, the mothers in the family had consciously raised her as Lin Xinyuan's wife. Although she had made a foolish mistake at the age of seventeen, her love for Lin Xinyuan was unparalleled.

"I know, and I don't blame you,"

Lin Suxin said with a forced smile.

"Sister Xin..."

Lin Xinqian looked at Lin Suxin, feeling both heartbroken and at a loss for words to comfort her. As Lin Xinyuan's youngest and most beloved sister, she had always harbored an unspeakable longing for her brother. She also knew his personality well; he was the type who, if he couldn't have something, would immediately let go and never pursue it again. Once he made a decision, no one could change it, not even her own father.

Lin Suxin had hurt her brother so badly four years ago. Even if he returned, would he still love her? Probably not. Thinking of this, Lin Xinqian couldn't help but sigh softly for Lin Suxin.

In the Lin family, she was the only one who refused to believe that Lin Xinyuan was dead, because she possessed an extraordinary premonition and often did things that seemed unbelievable to ordinary people.

"Qianmei, Qianmei, look! Who's that? Quickly, help me see who it is! Is it Yuan coming back?"

Just as Lin Xinqian's thoughts were racing, Lin Suxin suddenly spoke urgently, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief as she looked out the window, and even more so, with undisguised joy and excitement.

"Brother!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xinqian jumped and quickly looked out the window.

"Mom, it's brother! Brother is back!"

Lin Xinqian saw the tall figure outside the window, seemingly unable to believe her eyes. After a long while, she excitedly shouted.

"Yuan'er, is it Yuan'er who's back?"

"It's young master! It really is young master who's back! Quickly inform Madam, Master..."

...

As Lin Xinqian's voice echoed throughout the entire villa, everyone in the Lin family was immediately alerted.

Lin Yuan felt a wave of frustration. He hadn't expected that after becoming 'Tian', his physique would be forever fixed as Tian's type. Having lost his Heavenly Realm cultivation, his ability to disguise himself using the Great Soul Power Transformation Technique no longer worked. He had thought that by entering the 21st-century human realm of ancient Earth, he could use his Great Soul Power to transform himself into Lin Xinyuan's former appearance. However, after several attempts, his purple hair still reached his waist, and the alluring aura emanating from his eerie purple and golden eyes not only didn't fade but actually intensified.

Helpless, after much deliberation, he decided to go to the Lin family in Y City. After all, Lin Xinyuan had disappeared because of him, and morally and logically, he had to continue playing the role of a filial son for Lin Xinyuan. Fortunately, the world is now in the 21st century, an era of rapid technological advancement for humanity. With the awakening of the Heavenly Emperors, numerous boundaries coexist, and various races emerge, including many with extraordinary appearances. He doesn't need to worry about being unable to explain his unusual good looks. His only concern is whether his appearance, once he enters BD University, will cause another uproar.

As he slowly stepped into the Lin family villa, a large group of people immediately rushed out. However, the moment they saw Lin Yuan, they were all stunned.

Good heavens, is there such a perfectly exquisite man in the world, beyond description? His

soft, smooth purple hair cascaded to his waist, and his body, clad in an unprecedentedly exquisite purple holy robe, appeared both imposing and slender, radiating an invisible yet undeniably captivating charm.

His skin, exposed beneath his clothes, was fair and delicate, surpassing even that of a woman, yet it shimmered with a faint purple-gold light, giving him an aura of unparalleled holiness, mixed with a touch of intense allure. His eerie purple eyes, brimming with captivating smiles, were so perfect that even a celestial being could not compare, and no amount of earthly language could describe even a

fraction of his beauty. Lin Yuan stopped abruptly as the crowd surged forth, calmly observing them. The crowd, in turn, stared at him with expressions of astonishment followed by ecstatic joy.

"Yuan'er, is it you? Is it really you?"

After a long while, a beautiful middle-aged woman, dressed in elegant attire, stumbled forward, embracing Lin Yuan tightly and gently stroking his handsome face, murmuring softly. In that instant, tears of overwhelming joy, welling in her beautiful eyes, streamed down her face, falling onto Lin Yuan's cheeks.

"No need for such enthusiasm. Don't they know I'm a fake Lin Xinyuan?"

Lin Yuan, startled by the middle-aged woman's sudden embrace, muttered to himself. His powerful divine sense immediately invaded the woman's mind, extracting the information he needed.

"So you've all been brainwashed by Yan Tianpo. That's good; I don't have to waste my breath explaining my origins."

After observing the woman's thoughts, Lin Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, without a trace of guilt. Since Lin Xinyuan had disappeared, what harm was there in being her son for a while? Although he was already five hundred years old, more than four hundred and fifty years older than her, disregarding that age limit, if calculated according to the flow of time, he came from fifty thousand years in the future, making him quite advanced to be her son.

"Yuan'er, where have you been for the past four years? Why didn't you send your mother a single message?"

Zhou Ping, Lin Xinyuan's mother, held Lin Yuan tightly, asking repeatedly, tears still streaming down her face.

"Uh, for the past four years I've been to a very mysterious world. It's impossible to contact the human world from there, so I've worried you all these years, Mom."

Lin Yuan shifted his body, finding a more comfortable position nestled in Zhou Ping's arms, before speaking softly.

Although Zhou Ping was nearly forty-four, due to marrying into a wealthy family and maintaining her appearance well, her delicate and voluptuous figure surpassed even that of an eighteen-year-old girl. If Lin Yuan hadn't already reached the Heavenly Realm and traversed several realms, seeing countless beauties, he might have actually been aroused by her voluptuous body.

"A very mysterious world?

What all about? Can you tell me, Mom?"

Zhou Ping asked curiously, her tears finally ceasing to flow upon seeing her son's return.

"Mom, I'll tell you in private. It's not convenient to talk here,"

Lin Yuan said calmly, glancing at the people surrounding him and Zhou Ping. His voice was clear and melodious, indescribably pleasing to the ear.

“Yes, it’s not convenient to talk here, Sister Ping. Let’s go inside and talk first. Thank goodness, Yuan’er has finally returned safe and sound. We should feel fortunate, shouldn’t we?”

Huang Xinting was the first to recover from her amazement at Lin Yuan. Just then, she heard Lin Yuan’s words and immediately smiled as she approached Zhou Ping’s side.

“Oh dear, look at me, I was so happy that I didn’t know what to do. Yuan’er, come inside with Mom quickly.”

Hearing this, Zhou Ping realized her lapse in composure and quickly pulled Lin Yuan’s hand and walked into the villa.

As Lin Yuan was pulled along, he looked up and saw Lin Suxin staring at him with overwhelming excitement, unable to hide her joy, yet her beautiful eyes also revealed a hint of inferiority. Lin Xinqian was also in a daze, seemingly not expecting her brother to be so handsome, her beautiful eyes filled with infatuation.

He smiled and the two women nodded slightly. They immediately seemed struck by lightning, their delicate bodies trembling slightly with excitement.

Chapter 3 Behind the Scenes: The Business Emperor

"Is our son back? He's not dead..."

Lin Yuan was pulled into the house by Zhou Ping. He had barely sat down when a loud, excited shout rang out from outside the villa's gate. Then, to everyone's astonishment, a tall, imposing middle-aged man rushed in like a gust of wind.

"Yuan'er, it really is Yuan'er! That's wonderful, so wonderful! Seeing you're alright, Dad is relieved."

The middle-aged man rushed to Lin Yuan, pulled him from Zhou Ping's arms, looked him over carefully from all angles, and then hugged him tightly, exclaiming excitedly.

"Dad, I'm so sorry to have worried you."

Startled by the middle-aged man's sudden hug, Lin Yuan immediately realized that the man before him was Lin Xinyuan's biological father, Lin Xiaotian. Sensing the genuine fatherly affection, he couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion and said gently,

"It's alright. As long as you're back safe and sound, Dad is very happy."

Lin Xiaotian barely suppressed his excitement at having his child back, instantly regaining his composure and speaking calmly.

Truly a kingpin in the business world, he remained composed, able to quell even the strongest emotional fluctuations in an instant—this was the mindset expected of a business leader. Seeing Lin Xiaotian's restored composure, Lin Yuan inwardly praised him.

"Yuan'er, where have you been these past few years? Can you tell Dad?"

Lin Xiaotian sat down first, his calm eyes fixed on Lin Yuan's handsome face, and asked.

"If I said I went to the Celestial Realm, would you believe me?"

Under Lin Xiaotian's calm gaze, Lin Yuan suddenly felt he couldn't find a reason to lie to him. After thinking for a moment, he sat down next to Zhou Ping and said calmly.

"Believe me?"

To his surprise, Lin Xiaotian nodded directly.

"Why should I believe you? Don't you think that reason is absurd?"

Now it was Lin Yuan's turn to be incredulous. When he told Zhou Ping and the others earlier, they looked at him with a "Are you out of your mind?" look. Now that Lin Xiaotian had nodded in agreement, Lin Yuan felt like there was something wrong with him.

"In the 21st century, the world is in great turmoil, and many boundaries coexist. All kinds of people can exist. Why wouldn't I believe you?"

Lin Xiaotian said calmly.

"But Mom didn't believe it just now,"

Lin Yuan asked curiously. "Dad, where did you get this information from?"

"The Merchant Alliance,"

Lin Xiaotian said calmly. "I knew about these amazing things when I joined the Merchant Alliance

. Your mother doesn't care about worldly affairs, and I haven't discussed these issues with them when I went home, so it's understandable that they don't believe it." "Oh, so your information must have come from Wen Ziyan,"

Lin Yuan said after a moment's thought.

"Son, you're the real boss behind the Merchant Alliance, aren't you?"

Lin Xiaotian didn't answer but asked calmly, his sharp eyes leaving Lin Yuan no choice but to admit it.

"I guess so,"

Lin Yuan shrugged indifferently.

"However, I wasn't the initial founder of the Merchant Alliance."

"That's not important. As long as you're the person in charge of the Merchant Alliance, that's enough. Hehehe, like father, like son! Son, I'm proud of you."

Lin Xiaotian laughed triumphantly after getting the expected answer.

"Yuan'er, what your father said is true. You not only went to the legendary Heavenly Realm, but you also have influence throughout the world, and are currently the world's number one richest man, the 'Business Emperor' of the Business Alliance."

Zhou Ping could no longer contain herself upon hearing this, and once again embraced Lin Yuan, appearing extremely shocked. Sitting beside her, Huang Xinting, Lin Xinqian, Lin Suxin, and the other women were also stunned, completely horrified by this news.

The Heavenly Realm! That was the legendary, supreme spatial boundary. If a mortal could enter that place, they would at least possess the body of an immortal, able to live forever.

The Business Alliance was the most mysterious and fastest-rising super-large conglomerate in the Eastern Holy Kingdom of Greater China in the past four years, its influence reaching an astonishing, even terrifying, level.

Rumor has it that at its inception, the Business Alliance swallowed up over 85% of the corporate conglomerates in the entire Great China Holy Kingdom, with businesses spanning all industries. Later, the Business Alliance expanded beyond national borders, forcing major conglomerates from various countries to join forces to resist it, barely managing to weather the storm. Its overwhelming and aggressive momentum even brought the Black List forces controlled by Bian Wu and the Qin Group controlled by Shanghai's Bruce Lee to the forefront, formally challenging it. The ancient Bai family of the Great China Holy Kingdom was also forced to form an alliance with super-large conglomerates like the Taiwan Tiandi Group. The entire world was thrown into chaos by the emergence of the Business Alliance.

Currently, apart from the Bai family, the Black List forces, and the Qin Group, it seems there are no other super-conglomerates in the world that can rival the Business Alliance. If Lin Yuan is truly the mastermind behind the Business Alliance, how could Zhou Ping not change color upon hearing this?

In today's world, even a three-year-old knows that the wealth of the Merchant Alliance's Emperor cannot be described simply as "rich enough to rival a nation." Various countries have openly and secretly dispatched countless agents with supernatural abilities to investigate the Emperor's origins, but to this day, they have found nothing. Governments only know that the Merchant Alliance's second-in-command is named Liu Ai, a once-famous figure in the world. She was Long Xiaofei's first love, and before he became the Lord of the Five Realms of the Void, she left him out of vanity. Long Xiaofei harbored resentment, and after becoming the son-in-law of the Bai family, he immediately blacklisted Liu Ai, leaving her nowhere to hide in the world. No one knew how she became the second-in-command of the Merchant Alliance, a fact that astonished the heads of government who later learned the truth. Wasn't the Emperor afraid of Long Xiaofei's retaliation? He was the Pope of Rome, with 800 million Catholic followers; a single word from him could cause someone's demise. However, after Long Xiaofei's mysterious disappearance four years ago, the matter was left unresolved. Liu Ai, relying on the powerful Merchant Alliance, rose to prominence, becoming a leading figure in the world, a business tycoon whose every move could shake the world.

"Yes, Dad is telling the truth,"

Lin Yuan nodded, speaking calmly, but inwardly he thought, "Fourth brother, I'm so sorry, I'm temporarily using your title of Merchant Emperor. Please forgive me."

"Good, good, you truly are Mom's good son. Mom is so proud of you."

Zhou Ping stared at him in disbelief for a long time before excitedly saying, her tone filled with unspeakable pride.

"Brother, you're amazing! I never imagined that the world-renowned number one business tycoon, the Business Emperor, would be you! Hehe, Qianqian is not only proud of you, but I also love you so much! If you weren't my brother, I would definitely marry you!"

Lin Xinqian took two steps to Lin Yuan's side, took his hand with her slender fingers, and said with eyes full of infatuation. Lin Suxin sat silently to the side, quietly watching Lin Yuan. Although her beautiful eyes revealed strong infatuation and pride, her heart was filled with sadness. He was so outstanding, while she was no longer pure. How could she be worthy of him?

"Qian'er is talking nonsense again, Yuan'er, you don't need to pay attention to her."

Upon hearing Lin Xinqian's words, Huang Xinting immediately glared at her, then smiled faintly at Lin Yuan, her beautiful eyes glancing at Lin Xiaotian, clearly afraid that Lin Xiaotian would show displeasure.

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a Dilemma Lin Yuan smiled but remained silent, while Lin Xiaotian smiled gently and said, "Yuan'er is so outstanding. After spending a few years in the Heavenly Realm, his appearance has become even more unparalleled. Not to mention that Qian'er would be moved by him, even a man would have to admit defeat."

"That's true. With my son's current exceptional handsomeness, it's hard to find anyone in the world who can rival him. Who would dare to disagree?"

Zhou Ping said proudly, her eyes filled with affection as she looked at Lin Yuan, yet a strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart.

"Ahem, son, now that you're back, will you go back to the Heavenly Realm again?"

Lin Xiaotian pondered for a moment before asking.

"Of course, I am now a resident of the Heavenly Realm and cannot linger in the mortal realm for too long,"

Lin Yuan nodded, concealing most of the truth, and said calmly, "The world is in great turmoil, and no one can avoid it. Even if I wanted to stay in the mortal realm longer, it would be impossible."

"In that case, let's get married before returning to the Heavenly Realm,"

Lin Xiaotian said calmly.

"Marriage? When did I get a girlfriend? Who is she?"

Lin Yuan was surprised and puzzled. He hadn't heard of Lin Xinyuan having an engaged partner when he possessed her body last time. When did a girlfriend suddenly appear, and why did it happen so quickly? Could it be her? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Lin Suxin. Sensing Lin Yuan's gaze, she immediately blushed and lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes, her heart pounding nervously.

"Silly son, your partner is of course your beloved Xin'er, whom you've always loved. Don't you like her anymore?"

Zhou Ping lovingly stroked Lin Yuan's handsome face and said softly.

"It's her,"

Lin Yuan replied, having heard the expected answer. He knew that Lin Xiaotian was afraid he would leave again and cut off the Lin family line, so he had to choose a wife for him ahead of time. He shrugged indifferently and said calmly, "Mom, I'm a fickle person. I already have several wives in the Heavenly Realm. If Su Xin doesn't mind, I won't refuse to marry her. If she still wants to marry someone else, then I will bless her."

"What? Brother, you have several wives in the Heavenly Realm?"

Lin Xinqian jumped up in surprise upon hearing this. Her loud voice made Lin Yuan frown. It's just a few wives, what's the big deal?

Lin Xiaotian was also secretly surprised, but his face remained expressionless. Instead, his tiger eyes revealed a look of pride for his son. Who says the Heavenly Rules are heartless and forbid marriage and children? Now, his son is not only the renowned Shang Emperor, but he has also achieved immortality in the Heavenly Realm and married a celestial maiden. How many people in the mortal world can do such a thing?

"Just like your father, so philandering. Sigh, I really don't know how they can stand you."

Zhou Ping looked at him affectionately, but didn't show any reproach.

"Brother, you are so handsome that even fairies are moved by you. It seems that there must be countless women in this world who want to marry you. I'm afraid they wouldn't complain even if you had a few more wives."

Lin Xinqian immediately changed to a gentle expression and smiled softly.

"Sister Xin, don't you think so?"

"Perhaps."

Lin Suxin felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this, but still forced a smile.

"Xin'er, what do you think?"

Huang Xinting looked at Lin Suxin's expression, feeling somewhat sad for her, but still couldn't help but ask.

“Xin’er, no one will force you. Just as you said four years ago, the men of the Lin family are incapable of being devoted to one woman. If you can't accept that, your uncle will find you a husband who will love you unconditionally and never abandon you. Please don't force yourself.”

Lin Xiaotian saw Lin Suxin's hesitant, conflicted yet conflicted eyes and spoke calmly.

Lin Suxin's heart skipped a beat. She knew this was Lin Xiaotian's last chance for her. If she agreed, she would become Lin Yuan's wife, rightfully the next young mistress of the Lin family. Although she wouldn't become the nominal first lady of the Shang Emperor, it would still be a remarkable achievement. After all, given Lin Yuan's current status and position, he could easily find someone with a better and more noble background than her. If she didn't agree, she would lose everything she had. Although Lin Xiaotian promised to find her a devoted husband, who in this world could be more noble and outstanding than him?

She glanced furtively at Lin Yuan, a mix of panic and uncertainty, only to meet his captivating gaze—a gentle smile, calm and composed. His handsome eyes held no contempt or mockery, but only kindness and understanding.

Zhou Ping simply watched her quietly, not interrupting her thoughts. Lin Suxin felt a sudden, overwhelming sense of oppression. The

long-awaited hope had suddenly glimmered in her eyes, revealing the difficulty of making a decision.

She loved him, but had he ever loved her? Four years ago, perhaps he truly loved her, but after that incident, could that feeling truly be restored? He was so outstanding, not only becoming an all-powerful Shang Emperor but also a darling of the Heavenly Realm. He was so incredibly handsome, but would following him guarantee her the happiness she desired? He was an immortal being, while she was just an ordinary woman in the mortal world. Would being with him diminish his worth?

Looking at Lin Yuan, Lin Suxin suddenly felt her thoughts were incredibly chaotic, completely at a loss for how to resolve them.

Lin Yuan quietly looked at her, his mind also filled with countless thoughts.

Having witnessed so much across time and space, he had become a 'heaven' himself. He should have achieved the heart of the Heavenly Desert and should no longer be tainted by worldly love, yet he had defied fate. Not only did he possess countless wives, but also, based on the belief that all life originated from the same source, he accepted them all, regardless of their status or wealth, as long as he found them pleasing. He wondered if his many wives, outwardly peaceful, were secretly at odds, creating a chaotic undercurrent.

Even if Lin Suxin were to become his wife, among all the wives, she would be the least desirable in terms of both background and personal talent. If it weren't for Lin Xinyuan's status, would he have agreed to Lin Xiaotian's arrangement?

If one day he were to be transported to another time and space, and all the wives of the Illusionary Demon Heaven gathered together, would they ostracize women like Lin Suxin? How should he choose? Given the future chaos of the heavens, how much of his mind could he possibly have on their shoulders?

Should he reject her?

After all, he was merely a superficial figurehead, a world apart from them. What they needed was a stable family, a husband who deeply loved them, not someone like him, forever trapped in the extremes of time and space, a nominally supreme ruler, but in reality, an incredibly lonely and self-aware wanderer in the universe, helplessly pursuing an endless path of evolution.

How much true affection could he offer, how much love could he give, and how much time was spent waiting for the long emptiness to engulf him, yet still refusing to give up his obsession?

Heaven is heartless, the Dao is heartless, yet you choose to defy it—why? And why?

A hush fell over the scene; everyone awaited Lin Suxin's answer, unaware that Lin Yuan was secretly torn.

What she could give was not what she needed, and what she couldn't give was what she pursued. What kind of choice was this?

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