Chapter 398 - 386: Return of the Strong, Breakthrough to the Great Emperor Realm!
There it is.
The Cyan Yang Divine Court.
"Everyone, the Cyan Yang Divine Court harbors treacherous ambitions, having now entered the secret realm of our ancestors in the Taiyuan Realm to seize opportunities. We absolutely cannot let them leave alive today, or they will be an endless scourge in the future!"
"Well said, the otherworldly thieves must be slain!"
"No need for more words, just strike immediately—"
Several tribulation stage experts from various sects shouted in anger and charged toward Ji Xuan and his companions.
In response.
The powers from the Cyan Yang Divine Court were unafraid.
After all, quite a few experts entered the Ancient Secret Realm this time, including some at the Quasi-Emperor level, and having entered the Ancient Secret Realm, everyone’s strength broke through in varying degrees, so naturally, they couldn’t fear the Taiyuan Realm.
A great battle.
Erupted in an instant.
In terms of overt strength, the Cyan Yang Divine Court was not inferior to the Taiyuan Realm, but because, in the Ancient Secret Realm, the cultivators of the Cyan Yang Divine Court were often targeted by the Taiyuan Realm, many fell.
As a result.
The Cyan Yang Divine Court quickly found itself at a disadvantage.
Seeing this situation.
Ji Xuan unleashed a powerful force, blasting a Void Refining stage expert away, and shouted angrily.
"Do not indulge in battle!"
As he spoke.
Ji Xuan flung out a talisman, the terrifying sword qi tearing through the void, its target precisely that Void Refining stage expert.
The latter’s face was filled with terror, shouting loudly.
"Supreme Elder, save me!"
As soon as the words fell.
A tribulation stage expert immediately abandoned their opponent to neutralize the sword qi.
At the same time.
Ji Xuan withdrew.
The others from the Cyan Yang Divine Court also showed no intention of lingering and quickly retreated.
As they left, they tossed numerous talismans to repel their opponents.
Some of these talismans were obtained in the Ancient Secret Realm, while others were exchanged through the Divine Kingdom chat group. During this entry into the Ancient Secret Realm, everyone acquired many resources, which, when converted into contribution points, amounted to considerable gains.
"Where did they get so many talismans!"
Daoist Taifeng’s face was grim.
Creating talismans is difficult, with powerful talismans being extremely scarce. It wouldn’t be surprising if someone could acquire talismans from the Ancient Secret Realm, Daoist Taifeng thought.
But for every person to have talismans, that was baffling.
Daoist Taifeng harbored profound resentment toward the Cyan Yang Divine Court, wishing to entirely obliterate them here.
Unfortunately.
The Cyan Yang Divine Court was not weak, and now, with the interference of talismans, they couldn’t truly capture them.
Seeing they couldn’t stop the Cyan Yang Divine Court from leaving, others didn’t linger either and vanished into the sky.
After all, everyone had just left the Ancient Secret Realm; who could guarantee they wouldn’t become a target themselves?
With the existence of an external enemy like the Cyan Yang Divine Court, there might have been alignment, but now that they left, staying could likely make one a target.
So.
In no time at all.
Experts from other sects also departed.
...
"The Taiyuan Realm is finally going to get lively!"
Gu Qingyang stretched lazily, a smile visible on his face.
With many experts returning from the Ancient Secret Realm, it’s easy to foresee a great battle ahead.
These experts probably never imagined that by merely visiting the Ancient Secret Realm, upon their return, the entire sky had changed.
Then.
Gu Qingyang looked at the others from the Cyan Yang Divine Court.
This time in the Ancient Secret Realm, each had, to some degree, obtained great opportunities.
Some had breakthroughs in cultivation.
Others had refined their strengths.
Though some did fall within the Ancient Secret Realm, in general, it was a no-loss gain.
"Perhaps, this time, the Cyan Yang Divine Court might produce a ninth-level expert!"
Gu Qingyang murmured, his gaze fixed on one individual.
The Great Sun Sacred Land!
Wu Peng!
This individual, by the late ancient times, was already at full Quasi-Emperor status, just a step away from breaking through to become a Great Emperor.
But reaching the Great Emperor is no easy feat; many full Quasi-Emperors spend their lives unable to take the final step, ultimately fading away or falling to other powers.
Given Wu Peng’s talent, his prospects of truly proving himself as a Great Emperor were still low.
However,
In the Ancient Secret Realm.
Gu Qingyang witnessed Wu Peng acquiring the essence blood left by ancient Mahayana cultivators, and several ninth-level elixirs. If Wu Peng could refine these, perhaps there was hope for a breakthrough.
Though.
The probability remained low.
But it was still greater than before.
Now.
On his return to the Cyan Yang Divine Court, Wu Peng immediately entered the Immortal Extinction Realm, using the teleportation array to return to the Great Sun Sacred Land.
Now that the Cyan Yang Divine Court had subdued the Immortal Extinction Realm, arrays had been set up everywhere, making travel much more accessible.
In no time at all.
Wu Peng returned to the Great Sun Sacred Land.
Seeing the Quasi-Emperor return.
The entire Great Sun Sacred Land was overjoyed.
The Great Sun Saint Master even said, "Supreme Elder has returned, is there any pressing matter at hand?"
Wu Peng, being an ancient predecessor, was given an appropriate position with the return of the Great Sun Sacred Land, and for a powerhouse of his caliber, the position of Supreme Elder was most fitting.
Moreover, throughout history, all revived ancient powerhouses in the Great Sun Sacred Land had assumed the role of Supreme Elder, and so did Wu Peng.
Wu Peng said, "I intend to retreat into seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to the Great Emperor realm. During this time, ensure that no person or matter disturbs me."
"Very well... Wait, Supreme Elder is going to break through to the Great Emperor?"
The Great Sun Saint Master first nodded and then, upon realizing, his expression was overjoyed, and his voice seemed to tremble a bit.
Great Emperor!
Could it be, after so many years, the Great Sun Sacred Land is finally about to produce a Great Emperor?
It’s well-known.
The Great Sun Sacred Land hadn’t seen a Great Emperor for many years.
If truly tracing back, the first and only Great Emperor of the Great Sun Sacred Land was from the Desolate Ancient period.
The Desolate Ancient Emperor.
With an incalculable number of years since.
The long absence of a Great Emperor had led the Great Sun Sacred Land’s power to decline gradually, the only solace being that although no Great Emperor emerged, at least in every era, there were a few Quasi-Emperors, allowing the Great Sun Sacred Land to barely endure.
If not.
The Great Sun Sacred Land would have long been relegated to the past.
Now hearing of Wu Peng’s attempt at the Great Emperor realm, the Great Sun Saint Master was understandably thrilled.
Though the Great Sun Sacred Land hadn’t seen a Great Emperor for many years, if one were to emerge, it would establish the Great Sun Sacred Land as a pinnacle force within the Cyan Yang Divine Court.
Even other so-called Sacred Lands would have to bow before the Great Sun Sacred Land.
Previously, before the Cyan Yang Divine Court suppressed the Two Realms, a Great Emperor alone could dominate an era, and the Great Sun Sacred Land could become the most glorious presence of that time.
Unfortunately.
The situation differs now.
Even if the Great Sun Sacred Land does produce a Great Emperor, it can’t outshine the Cyan Yang Divine Court.
The methods of the Divine Emperor are unfathomable, far beyond what ordinary Great Emperors can compare.
Moreover.
There are even rumors of them being an earthly immortal.
Nevertheless, as mentioned before.
Even if the Great Sun Sacred Land cannot overshadow the Cyan Yang Divine Court, being able to suppress other sacred lands and sects is enough.
"I’m not certain if success is possible, but there lies some hope."
Wu Peng spoke with humility, but his smile was apparent.
Clearly.
He held some confidence in breaking through to the Great Emperor realm.
Or rather, simply having the qualification to attempt the Great Emperor is an honor in itself.
Then.
The Great Sun Saint Master immediately began making arrangements for Wu Peng’s seclusion, dedicating all available resources of the Great Sun Sacred Land to Wu Peng, hoping he would genuinely succeed in becoming a Great Emperor.
As long as Wu Peng succeeds, all sacrifices of the Great Sun Sacred Land would be worthwhile.
Thus.
Wu Peng did not refuse.
While he was in seclusion, over a desolate mountain within the Upper Qing Sect’s range in the Cyan Yang Realm, a celestial tribulation silently began to gather.