Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates

On the True Spirit Continent, there has always been a saying that only once every thousand years will a Great Emperor be born.

This rumor is not incorrect and holds some truth.

Because the opportunity to ascend to emperor on the True Spirit Continent is extremely rare, only one Great Emperor can be accomplished in a certain period.

For instance, in this era, Chou Gushen seized the chance to become emperor, which led to Duanmu Kun’s failure to ascend.

Now, Chou Gushen has fallen, and the opportunity to ascend to emperor has been released. Whoever’s Tao and Law reach the Emperor Realm can become the New Emperor.

"Oh heavens, another New Emperor is about to be born?"

"This man should be a disciple of the Human Race Four Emperors. Is he going to become the New Emperor?"

"It seems our True Spirit Continent in this era is truly magnificent. Besides a Crownless Emperor like Lord Xiao, there are consecutive appearances of new emperors."

...

The Emperor Battle has ended, and many Martial Artists are crying tears of joy. At this moment, hearing the words of the Human Race Four Emperors, they all gaze in astonishment at the white-haired Duanmu Kun, full of expectation.

To witness the birth of a New Emperor firsthand is an utmost honor.

"Senior Brother has truly come through adversity to prosperity." Xiao Ye took out Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures from the Space Ring, refining them to heal his injuries, silently contemplating.

He genuinely admired this Senior Brother.

Xiao Ye was different from Duanmu Kun; he walked the Fusion Emperor Road, which is extremely difficult. Currently, to ascend by the Fusion Emperor Road, there is still a disparity.

Thus, the opportunity to ascend to emperor is currently of no use to him.

He knew this on the Outer Domain Battlefield.

"I can finally become a Great Emperor!"

"Once I become a Great Emperor, I’ll have the chance to surpass Little Junior Brother!" Duanmu Kun’s white hair danced wildly, as if a Divine Spirit sat hovering in the void, his eyes flashing with wild ambition.

Xiao Ye’s abilities hadn’t made him despair; instead, they ignited his intense drive for advancement.

And surpassing Xiao Ye required, above all else, becoming emperor!

Duanmu Kun’s body resonated with Tao and Law, as if summoning Heaven, striving to plunge into the highest domain, displaying extraordinary brilliance.

However, as time passed, the manner of his emperor aspiration was absent on Duanmu Kun, and Emperor’s Power was unseen, leaving the Martial Artists watching dumbfounded, exchanging puzzled looks.

"This... what is happening now?"

Duanmu Kun’s face turned pale, an overwhelming sense of powerlessness swept through his entire being.

Even with slow reactions, he could perceive that his path to emperor had issues; he hadn’t penetrated the Emperor Realm.

At this exact moment——

Rumble! Rumble!

...

Suddenly, the sky grew dark, lightning flashed, thunder roared, winds and clouds surged, and terrifying Immortal Light suddenly emerged from the Sky Horizon, sweeping across All Heavens.

Thunder Light trembled, Heaven and Earth were violent; the scattered power of Heaven and Earth surged to terrifying levels, piercing through Heaven and Earth like an ancient Great World oppressing all life.

In the shattered Wuji City, Sword Emperor, Wu Ming, Pei Jiang, and the Taiyi Palace Master all nearly suffocated, their souls quivering.

This terrifying Heavenly Might surpassed any calamity they had witnessed this lifetime, comparable only to when Chou Gushen ascended to emperor.

"The Emperor Tribulation... has arrived!"

"Someone is about to ascend to emperor!"

...

The expressions of the Human Race Four Emperors turned uncertain, their eyes scanning the surroundings.

It was evident that Duanmu Kun’s emperor aspiration failed because the opportunity to ascend had been snatched away again, and moreover, the one summoning the Emperor Tribulation was right beside them!

"Boss Xiao Ye, I’ve snatched your title of Wuji Emperor, hahahaha!"

At this moment, the Little White caught by Xiao Fan suddenly opened his eyes. Despite appearing severely depleted, he still soared into the air, with Emperor’s Technique resonating within, confronting the Emperor Tribulation in the Heavenly Dome, causing the True Spirit Continent to tremble.

The next moment, he glanced deeply at Xiao Ye, directly leading the terrifying Emperor Tribulation away, vanishing into the Sky Horizon.

"The one ascending to emperor... is Little White?"

"Could it be because he devoured Chou Gushen’s Great Emperor Origin?"

Xiao Ye was equally stunned, his face filled with shock.

"Master, please help me reclaim the opportunity to ascend to emperor; it’s mine, it’s mine!!"

Duanmu Kun’s eyes turned red with rage, his expression ferocious, shouting desperately at the Human Race Four Emperors, on the verge of madness.

His chance at emperor ascension had been snatched away again?

And the one who seized it was the ferocious beast beside Xiao Ye?

He simply couldn’t accept it.

"This..."

The corners of the Four Emperors’ mouths twitched, sympathetically gazing at the deeply affected Duanmu Kun.

Having one’s chance at emperor ascension repeatedly snatched away would drive anyone mad.

"Duanmu Kun, this is Heaven’s will. Although your path to emperor is arduous, it doesn’t mean you’ll never ascend. There’s no need for this; perhaps beyond True Spirit Continent, you’ll find a way."

The Unrivaled Emperor remained silent for a moment before sighing and speaking.

While stopping Little White’s ascension could retrieve the chance at emperor,

Little White’s potential was terrifyingly boundless, even causing awe among the Human Race Four Emperors.

Moreover, behind Little White stood Xiao Ye, a Crownless Emperor; they dared not offend him.

In fact, they felt that Little White ascending to emperor would benefit them more than Duanmu Kun; why stop him?

If blame were to be assigned, it could only be attributed to Duanmu Kun’s fate.

"Master, you..." Duanmu Kun’s body quivered, clenched his fists tightly before releasing, finally taking a deep breath, speaking no more.

"Xiao Ye, once Little White successfully ascends to emperor, let’s join forces to explore the path beyond True Spirit."

"The path beyond True Spirit is being reshaped, possibly bringing new Spirit Demons. This Emperor will suppress them." The Unrivaled Emperor said to Xiao Ye before tearing open the void with one hand, leaving with Duanmu Kun.

Meanwhile, the other three Great Emperors chose to stay, wanting to recollect those past, bygone years.

With the burden of thousands of years lifted, they could now relax and wander the True Spirit.

"Father!"

"Ye Zi!"

"Ye’er!"

"Sect Leader!"

...

The Undefeated Emperor released Xiao Ye’s clansmen, and they excitedly approached Xiao Ye.

After twenty years of separation, Xiao Ye returned as an undisputed Crownless Emperor, with even the Human Race Four Emperors paying homage, causing many clansmen to feel somewhat reserved, unable to interact as they did before.

There’s no help for it; the level at which Xiao Ye now stands is far too overwhelming.

"My fellow clansmen, from now on, the True Spirit Continent will be completely peaceful." Xiao Ye happily approached his clansmen.

Upon learning that Little White was going to become the New Emperor, cheers echoed within the shattered Wuji City, even the sadness over Chou Gushen detonating the Great Emperor Origin, which caused the death of many Martial Artists, was eased.

Back to Wuji Sect, Xiao Ye reunited with his family, exchanged Martial Arts insights with the three Great Emperors, while also paying close attention to Little White’s breakthrough.

Little White led the Emperor Tribulation into the Endless Sea for the tribulation, with heavenly tribulation light evaporating large swathes of seawater; only upon seeing Little White unharmed did Xiao Ye breathe a sigh of relief.

With such heaven-defying inheritances, Little White was sure to successfully pass the Emperor Tribulation.

"Little White’s Emperor Tribulation will likely take some time."

"It’s also time to investigate Heavenly Mechanism Sect." Xiao Ye’s black hair flowed as he ascended from Wuji City, sovereign over all, stepping smoothly.

Heavenly Mechanism Sect appeared during the Ancient Era; this sect is akin to an unseen hand, propelling the history cycle of the True Spirit Continent onward.

It’s fair to say the True Spirit Continent’s numerous calamities have an unbroken Cause and Effect with the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, even the New Emperor Chou Gushen was born under its guidance.

Such a sect, if he didn’t clarify its nature, he would be restless.