ATPnovel Chapter 1983 - 1980: All Worlds Shaken
Chapter 1983 - 1980: All Worlds Shaken
At this moment.In the thirty-seventh universe of the Emperor Road.
Gu Changge and the others had already reached this place.
They all looked up, gazing intensely at the Heavenly Stele in the heavens above, with heavy hearts.
Although they had known of Ye Xuan’s formidable power, they hadn’t expected Ye Xuan to advance so swiftly.
They had only reached the thirty-seventh universe, while the entire Emperor Road spans forty-nine universes, and the journey slows as they proceed.
Only those truly at the Quasi-Emperor Realm can travel smoothly.
Despite their own formidable strength, they were still far from reaching the Quasi-Emperor level, making their progress arduous.
Over the years, though Ye Xuan lingered in their hearts, he had gradually faded away.
Today, when the Heavenly Stele emerged, the first name on it was Ye Xuan’s.
The long-lost sense of oppression returned to their hearts.
Gu Changge’s eyes burned brightly, his whole being resembling a blazing sun as he stared at the name on the Heavenly Stele, his hands under his sleeves clenching and then relaxing.
He knew that the gap between himself and Ye Xuan was widening.
From the very beginning, before they had set foot on the Emperor Road, they were regarded as the top prodigies of the Xuanhuang Great World, with many believing he could overshadow Ye Xuan, the strongest Reserve Emperor of Xuanhuang.
However, now the difference between them had been thoroughly expanded.
It was completely incomparable.
Even at the pinnacle of the Xuanhuang Emperor Road, his Dao Heart was shattered, nearly ending his life.
Fortunately, he endured, charging forward with an even more powerful stance to the latter half of the Emperor Road, exhibiting extraordinary talent, holding his own even against the thirty-three Heavenly Kings from the Heavenly Domain.
Gu Changge always understood that his true goal was always Ye Xuan.
"Sharing an era with him, whether I should be grateful or despairing..."
Beside Gu Changge, not far away, stood Snow Lady of the Changsheng Gu Family, muttering with a hint of bewilderment in her snow-white eyes.
Gu Changge glanced at Snow Lady, who was extraordinary in seniority but already internally designated by the Gu Family as his future Empress, and said calmly, "Perhaps he is the one you most admire."
Snow Lady’s gaze cleared, and she smiled faintly, "For cultivators, the pursuit of strength is essentially no different from mortals’ pursuit of power."
"You’re right, I do admire him, but that’s all."
"Master says that one day you will become a Great Emperor; I hope to see that day."
Snow Lady looked at Gu Changge and spoke calmly.
Gu Changge smiled and said, "But by then, how far will Ye Xuan have gone?"
Snow Lady withdrew her gaze, once again looking at the name on the Heavenly Stele.
Indeed.
By that time, Ye Xuan might have caught up to the Double Emperors.
However...
In this era, becoming an Emperor is likely not so simple.
If the Double Emperors descend to the Lower Realm, anyone attempting to become an Emperor would surely be seen as a thorn in their side.
Advancing too quickly.
May not be a good omen.
As they say, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
Ye Xuan finished the Emperor Road early, and he might have a chance to contend for Tian Ming.
This could be remembered by the Double Emperors.
By that time, others could benefit from being overshadowed.
Such as Gu Changge.
And herself.
Scenes like this unfolded throughout the Emperor Road.
Whether it was the thirty-three Heavenly Kings from the Heavenly Domain or the supreme prodigies from various realms, they sighed internally.
One had no choice but to acknowledge Ye Xuan.
Meanwhile.
Outside the Emperor Road of All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, a Heavenly Stele emerged as well.
Numerous powerful figures guarding outside the Emperor Road swiftly moved to investigate.
"What’s the matter? Usually, it takes at least ten years for the Emperor Road Heavenly Stele to appear, but why has it emerged now, less than seven years past?"
"Could it be a Quasi-Emperor who walked the Emperor Road?"
"It shouldn’t be; when Quasi-Emperors re-walk the Emperor Road, the Heavenly Stele doesn’t appear. Only when those walking it for the first time finish does the stele emerge."
"Strange indeed."
"..."
Outside the Emperor Road of All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, countless strong figures gathered, astonished by the emergence of the Heavenly Stele.
Outside the Emperor Road, voices were filled with speculation.
"Ye Xuan?"
"Who is this person?"
Some felt bewildered, not knowing who Ye Xuan was.
"He is the strongest Reserve Emperor from the Xuanhuang Great World!"
"Oh my, has this person grown so strong? He finished the Emperor Road over three years ahead, isn’t this too monstrous?"
"At the opening of the Emperor Road, the Heavenly Dao Suppression was already present. At that time, the strongest were the Invincible Great Sages. Later, the Heavenly Dao Suppression released twice, leading to Quasi-Emperors emerging. Under such conditions, the first batch walking the Emperor Road should have no hope, yet how did Ye Xuan accomplish this?"
For a while, news about Ye Xuan was rife with opinions.
People simply couldn’t fathom how Ye Xuan achieved this.
It was incredibly inexplicable.
"Does this imply there will soon be a Heavenly Destiny Baptism?"
"The first to complete the Emperor Road naturally receives the Heavenly Destiny Baptism."
"But take a look, those people behind Ye Xuan don’t seem to be of this era..."
People also noticed the names following Ye Xuan.
Heavenly Phoenix Emperor.
Feather God Emperor.
...
Seeing these names, some ancient beings couldn’t help but be astonished.
They realized these were supreme prodigies from bygone eras.
Ye Xuan actually contended with these people?
And he won, being the first to walk out of the Emperor Road?
"Quickly head to the Xuanhuang Great World to congratulate Ye Xuan on completing the Emperor Road!"
Almost immediately, countless major sect leaders from All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds issued such an order.
Throughout history, each ending of the Emperor Road saw major factions going to offer congratulations.
Not seeking alliances, but to leave a favorable impression.
In this way, after the other becomes an Emperor, they can establish a good relationship.
Meanwhile.
In the Xuanhuang Great World.
Outside the Emperor Road.
People were also amazed by the appearance of the Heavenly Stele.
Seeing Ye Xuan’s name brought shock and joy.
As for forces harboring grudges against Ye Xuan, they were utterly displeased.
Soon, the news spread across the Nine States Land and various continents of the Xuanhuang Great World.
The Heavenly Destiny Baptism was also set to appear in the Xuanhuang Great World.
For the Xuanhuang Great World, this was a monumental piece of good news.
Yet...
As time passed.
No movement was seen.
The Heavenly Stele seemed fake.
Ye Xuan as a whole seemed to vanish.
No one knew where Ye Xuan went.
By rights, after completing the Emperor Road, Ye Xuan should have emerged outside the Xuanhuang Emperor Road.
But people in the Xuanhuang Great World waited for a long time yet saw no sight of Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan had discreetly taken people to the Demons Great World.
(ps: Didn’t sleep last night, just got home. Hastily wrote a Chapter, the second one will be a bit later, you guys can check it tomorrow if you wish...)