Eternal Holy Emperor

The night was deep and still as water, yet Mist Pass was far from tranquil, for the Seven Supreme Pinnacle were all making bold declarations, saying they would select those among the rest sufficiently outstanding to become their followers.

If one proved exceptional, one might even obtain personal guidance from their respective elders.

Without doubt, this was a great temptation.

To become followers of the Seven Supreme Pinnacle was in truth no shame at all; they were all offspring or Direct Disciples of Emperor’s son and daughter, and to receive the guidance of such Strongest Young Supreme meant one’s combat power would far surpass that of ordinary Young Supremes. Moreover, there was even a chance to obtain guidance from Emperor’s son and daughter themselves—this was the greatest lure.

One must know that Emperor’s son and daughter, as the Strongest Young Supremes, had evolved every aspect of themselves to the extreme, and were further guided by Emperor or Supreme Immortal fathers; their vision was vast, their realms lofty. Should one receive the instruction of such figures, it would undoubtedly be akin to indirect guidance from Emperor or Supreme Immortal. Many doubts on the road of Cultivation would swiftly be resolved, bringing immense benefit to Enlightenment.

Yet more people felt enraged, their fists clenching in response.

These Seven Supreme Pinnacle acted as though they themselves were Overlords, lofty and aloof, looking down upon the starry sky, disregarding all other pinnacles, bluntly declaring they would take some to serve as followers, as if becoming their followers were a supreme honor.

One must know that any pinnacle who could set foot upon the Supreme Ancient Road was without exception a truly top-tier paragon. Among them were not a few who had tempered themselves long and deep upon the Ultimate Ancient Road’s Trial Ancient Passes before the Supreme Ancient Road’s Protectors bestowed the qualification to enter. Even if they were not yet Young Supremes, they possessed tremendous potential to become Young Supremes.

All of them aspired to pursue the Supreme Emperor road, even hoping that in the final Ten Heavenly Realm they might contend with Emperor’s son and daughter of the Heavenly Universe for the ultimate "Supreme" defiant Immortal Fate. How could they bow to anyone and become their followers?

"Who do they think they are—truly believe themselves to be Emperor’s son and daughter or the Strongest Young Supremes? They even delusionally fancy they have the right to take others as followers? Utterly ridiculous."

That very night, someone responded with cold mockery, his voice echoing through Mist Pass, stirring many to respond in kind.

Regarding the selection by the Seven Supreme Pinnacle, the vast majority were deeply indignant, and few were willing to become their followers.

"Who is it? Come out!"

Boom, boom, boom——

The Seven Supreme Pinnacle all soared into the heavens, their overwhelming might sweeping across Mist Pass, overlooking the entire city as their shouted Dao-voice shook heaven and earth.

No one appeared; throughout the city the pinnacles held their tongues, yet countless gazes were fixed upon this scene.

"As expected, a spineless cur—only dares to speak from the shadows, yet lacks the courage to step forward. What a disappointment. It seems everyone else in this Mist Pass is likewise a group of useless trash." The Seven Supreme Pinnacle spoke coldly, their every word brimming with boundless contempt and scorn, utterly disregarding all other young pinnacles within Mist Pass.

"You are far too arrogant!"

From within the city, three figures burst forth, all were powerful young pinnacles, and the one leading them was even a Young Supreme, extremely strong. The two behind him were each but a hair’s breadth away from stepping into the ranks of Young Supremes—both top-tier pinnacles.

The leading Young Supreme’s hand produced a Sky-reaching Heavenly Sword, its Qi Mechanism mighty as it leveled at the Seven Supreme Pinnacle. He said coldly, "Today I, Moi Feng, will see just what right you people have to be so arrogant as to look down upon all others."

"A Young Supreme?"

The Seven Supreme Pinnacle all raised their brows, somewhat surprised that a true Young Supreme had stepped out.

At the same time, one among the seven walked forward. This was the Third of the Supreme Three Heroes, born like a humanoid Fierce Dragon, his physique robust and powerful. Beneath him he rode a terrifying Great Power Level Ancient Barbaric Dragon. His whole person radiated a surging, annihilating Qi Mechanism, his strength unfathomably great.

This made the hearts of all pinnacles in the city tremble. If even the third was this powerful, one could hardly imagine how much stronger the second and the eldest might be.

The Third of the Supreme Three Heroes rode the Ancient Barbaric Dragon, looking down upon the three from on high, and said with contempt, "Though you are a Basic Young Supreme, you at least qualify to make me take action. But you are no match for me—come, all three of you together."

"Arrogant!"

The Young Supreme was enraged. Although the other was the offspring of an Emperor’s son, with Bloodline Power, though not as peerlessly Wushuang as a second-generation Emperor’s son, still utterly pure and flawless, not much inferior, yet such utter disdain made him seethe. At that moment he no longer cared for a fair duel; he nodded to the other two, vowing to give this Third of the Supreme Three Heroes a bloody and miserable lesson.

Boom——

A Young Supreme Level battle erupted, the two sides clashing in ferocity above Mist Pass.

Mist Pass was a famous Trial Ancient Pass upon the Supreme Ancient Road, possessing a true Supreme Trial, naturally extraordinary, boundless Dao Traces erupting, terrifying Power of Dao surging forth to suppress the combatants.

Within the Ancient City, battle was forbidden; this iron rule could not be violated.

Whoosh——

Both sides voluntarily rushed beyond Mist Pass to continue their battle.

The battle was fierce, Dao Traces shattering. On one side was the third son of an Emperor’s son, his Bloodline Power immensely strong and unmatched; on the other side, the three were either a Young Supreme or top-tier pinnacles only a step away from that level, engaged in ferocious slaughter.

Yet in little time, blood light exploded.

The Third of the Supreme Three Heroes burst forth riding the Ancient Barbaric Dragon, his naked upper body bathed in blood. In his hand, the Dragon Spear had pierced through the heart of the leading Young Supreme, raising him high.

His left hand, brimming with brute force, had crushed the skull of one top pinnacle, leaving only a headless corpse still clutched in his grasp.

Beneath him, the Ancient Barbaric Dragon’s maw was blood-drenched as it tore apart and devoured another top pinnacle.

The entire city quaked!

In only thirteen exchanges, the three top pinnacles had been slain. The strongest Young Supreme could not contend; he was skewered by the Dragon Spear, his heart pierced, and his Divine Soul Miniature shattered.

Powerful!

Far too powerful!

All the pinnacles within Mist Pass fell into silence; none spoke again, all cowed by the Divine Power of the Seven Supreme Pinnacle.

Though the seven were not Emperor’s son and daughter, they were nearly Strongest Young Supremes, not existences that ordinary Young Supremes could match.

"Seven days hence, the Supreme Trial shall commence. All the better—we can select some outstanding individuals from within to become our followers."

Having dropped these words, the Seven Supreme Pinnacle withdrew into their respective mansions, their vast Divine Power filling the city, making all the Heavenly Pride pinnacles feel an oppressive pressure.

Many felt a dense sense of suppression. Were they to passively become the followers of these seven, unable to resist?

Yet among them, some took the initiative to visit and form ties—these were all Young Supremes, and they were met with the seven’s appreciation. Some even proactively requested to become followers and were accepted.

All were Young Supremes; anyone who could become a Young Supreme was never ordinary. If they encountered great fortune, they could further evolve into Strongest Young Supremes, contend against the heavens, Proving Dao to become Emperor, achieving infinite lifespan as true Supremes.

The seven were all people of grand ambition. Even if they fell short of fathers and masters, they still hoped to, by their own bodies, become Strongest Young Supremes, and one day Proving Dao to become Emperor, establishing the power of a Supreme Dynasty.

These Young Supremes could in the future become the left and right arms of the Emperor Dynasty, strengthening its foundations.

"Tell me, within Mist Pass, who are the stronger pinnacles?" That night, the Seven Supreme Pinnacle questioned some of those who had come to form ties.

Naturally, all the major strong Young Supremes were brought up and targeted, to be essentially chosen as each one’s follower.

"No, my lord, there is another—very strong, suspected to be an Emperor’s son!"