As Zhao Yang and his companions approached the area where the Zhao Clan Imperial Family resided, they were struck by the terrifying sight before them. A molten mass, with a diameter stretching thousands of feet, surged upward into the sky, incinerating everything within a ten-thousand-meter radius. Anything that came close to the lava was reduced to ashes!
"This... how many years of molten energy must have accumulated to possess such immense power?" a group of people behind Zhao Yang exclaimed in awe.
Zhao Yang, using his Martial Arts Heavenly Eye, peered through the molten interior and saw the Yinshan Five Elders locked in combat with Yu Tianzun. The members of the Zhao Clan Imperial Family were divided into two factions: one half stood with Yu Tianzun, while the other half supported the Yinshan Five Elders.
"You stubborn old fool! Today marks the glorious rise of our Zhao Clan Imperial Family after millennia of foundation. Once we break through the barriers of the Heavenly Realm, our Zhao Clan will ascend as a whole, achieving immortality and becoming the eternal beings spoken of by mortals! Yet you seek to obstruct us—do you even deserve to be called a member of the Zhao Clan?" one of the Three Elders from the Yinshan Five Elders declared.
"You are nothing but dreamers! Setting aside whether we can breach the barriers of the Heavenly Realm, none of the Zhao Clan's disciples have reached Ascension Stage. If we recklessly ascend, encountering even a single bloodthirsty immortal could lead to our annihilation. Moreover, if the Heavenly Realm shatters, immortals will no longer be bound by the rules of the Cultivation Realm—this would spell doom for us all! Are you still unwilling to see reason?!" Yu Tianzun retorted angrily.
"It is you who are obstinate!" The Yinshan Five Elders launched their attacks against Yu Tianzun. Despite facing five opponents alone, Yu Tianzun held his ground; however, he was old and his cultivation level was merely at Tribulation Period. The Yinshan Five Elders were also at Tribulation Period, meaning he had no advantage in strength. He was only managing to suppress their momentum temporarily due to his innate Cultivation Method derived from his Jade Spiritual Root. Once they fought back with full force, he would stand no chance.
Zhao Yang observed the situation within the molten mass. His concern was not whether Yu Tianzun could match the Yinshan Five Elders; rather, he feared where this powerful Dragon Vein Energy would lead. When he ascended to the Heavenly Tree, he had been unable to reach the Heavenly Realm. If the Zhao Clan Imperial Family had amassed thousands of years' worth of Dragon Vein Energy to break through the barriers of the Heavenly Realm, it could lead to unpredictable consequences!
"Ancestor, I am Zhao Yang. I will rescue you first!" Zhao Yang communicated telepathically with Yu Tianzun.
"This Dragon Vein Energy blocks all void Divine Power; without Ascension Stage Divine Sense, one cannot enter. I hear you have already attained Ascension Stage Divine Sense—truly remarkable! It seems my efforts to protect you were not in vain. First, save the children; they cannot harm me for now," Yu Tianzun replied telepathically.
Zhao Yang nodded and ordered everyone to retreat. They had already sensed Zhao Yang's leadership and decision-making abilities and silently obeyed his command to withdraw. Zhao Yang tore through the void and directly rescued those from the Zhao Clan Imperial Family behind Yu Tianzun, guiding them away with everyone else. Just as he attempted to rescue Yu Tianzun again, a thunderous sound echoed from above!
Suddenly, chaos erupted—the mountains collapsed and the earth trembled. Amidst a blinding white light, a colossal golden figure descended from above like a divine titan!
"The Zhao clan harbors ulterior motives; as mere ants, you dare attempt to breach the barriers of the Cultivation Realm? However, considering that you've saved me considerable effort today, I shall grant your clan a swift death—a mercy from an immortal," a grand and indifferent voice boomed from that golden figure.
"To speak of the death penalty for the clan, could it really be the True Immortal descending?" The Old Monsters of the Tribulation Period were filled with uncertainty.
At that moment, dark clouds suddenly rolled in, and lightning flashed repeatedly, resembling countless wild dragons dancing in the sky. Thunder rumbled, and electric light crackled, as if the heavens were enraged!
"A few ants dare to Transcend Tribulation before us immortals; they truly do not know their place!" The Golden Giant Shadow scolded, pressing a hand down towards the Yinshan Five Elders.
The Yinshan Five Elders raised their palms to meet the attack, but with a loud crash, they were sent reeling, blood streaming from their mouths and noses as their True Qi dispersed. The Golden Giant Shadow also staggered back a few steps.
"Ah, these five ants do have some skill. For such a small place to produce five experts is quite impressive," the Golden Giant Shadow muttered. Suddenly, his expression turned terrifying as bulging veins surged like giant serpents and mountains. His eyes turned blood-red, and with a cruel snort, he slammed down his fist!
Two of the Yinshan Five Elders were immediately crushed into a bloody pulp, their Divine Souls forced out of their bodies.
"Quickly draw the lightning tribulation; we are no match for this immortal!" The four elders of Yinshan communicated telepathically, unleashing a massive shockwave towards the Golden Giant Shadow.
The Golden Giant Shadow's immortal robe billowed as his long hair whipped wildly. With a sneer, he passed through the shockwave from the four elders and shattered it with a single punch.
Seeing this, the remaining four elders went mad with rage, shouting wildly as they transformed into four hurricanes to assault the Golden Giant Shadow. Just then, another figure dressed in silver robes descended from the sky. This man appeared dashing and charismatic, looking like a middle-aged individual. Before he even landed, he flicked his fingers to unleash four gusts of wind that turned the Yinshan Four Elders to ashes while capturing their Divine Souls in his grasp.
"Jin Guang, you truly have not made any progress; you still prattle on after killing a few mortals," the Silver-Robed Man remarked as he dissipated the heavenly tribulation and looked towards where Yu Tianzun had just stood.
"Not long ago, something stronger than an ant was here, and one could even tear through space for infinite traversals. How interesting! Although this Cultivation world is merely a speck of dust, it is indeed an Ancestral Land for an emperor's rise. Naturally, some Extraordinary Persons will emerge. I’ve heard that the fourth Spirit Pearl has appeared; I must find its master." As the Silver-Robed Man spoke, he shattered the Sea of Consciousness of the Yinshan Four Elders with absolute celestial energy and quickly learned everything he needed to know.
"So this person is called Zhao Yang. They all know that the Spirit Pearl is on Zhao Yang but show no interest at all; it’s truly laughable. The universe's number one treasure—each piece capable of creating an emperor—is treated as just an ordinary treasure-hunting tool." The Silver-Robed Man shook his head in amusement.
Golden Giant Shadow gently grasped Silver-Robed Man's arm, golden light flickering in his eyes. After a moment, he spoke, "This Zhao Yang not only possesses the Spirit Pearl but is also known as the Rebel Son. He carries with him a celestial herb planted here by the Celestial Emperor thousands of years ago, which must have matured and is about to transform into an immortal. I never expected such a harvest on this trip."
As Golden Giant Shadow spoke, his expression suddenly froze. He and Silver-Robed Man locked eyes and simultaneously exclaimed, "Six Paths Reincarnation!"
"It is said to be a descendant of the Azure Dragon. Rumor has it that he perished long ago in the Primordial Ruins during the battle against the Emperor. His Six Paths Reincarnation technique controls all things and reverses yin and yang. If it weren't for that Emperor's ability to manipulate time, he might not have been able to contend with him!" Silver-Robed Man's gaze was deep, as if recalling stories from ancient times.
"That Celestial War claimed countless experts, and even the Emperor vanished. Now that person rules the Heavenly Realm, how can he tolerate the rise of a new Emperor? This Zhao Yang must die!"
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