“What more is there to say? Hurry up and act!” Emperor Jinshan suddenly roared, his face flushed crimson. He felt the Golden Origin Divine Pearl in his hand trembling incessantly. Before him, this Heavenly Dao Divine Ship was like a brute force divine ox, and in this contest of strength, it was gradually gaining the upper hand, making him strain considerably.

This sensation shocked him. Although he had experienced the might of the Heavenly Dao Divine Ship back then, he hadn't expected that after several million years, its power seemed even more formidable than before!

Emperor Longquan heard his shout and couldn't help but startle slightly. He fixed his gaze and saw Emperor Jinshan sweating cold drops from his forehead, appearing to be under extreme duress. He feared that without the restraint of the Golden Kingdom, the Heavenly Dao Divine Ship would have already torn through the void and departed.

Knowing the gravity of the situation, he immediately put on a cold face. “Get lost, all of you, or don’t blame me for being impolite!” He raised his palm, and from his center, a massive Golden Divine Sword slowly materialized. The sword was immensely broad, its blade gleaming like autumn water, yet it wasn't blinding; instead, it mirrored the swirling winds and clouds overhead.

One slash, and the heavens and earth shuddered!

The entire void cracked open. Where the sword edge lightly swept past, a hair-thin black scar immediately appeared, as if the very fabric of space had been sundered.

“Is this Emperor Longquan’s ultimate sword?”

“Could it be that he didn’t bring the Wind Origin Void Heaven Artifact?”

“Impossible, right? Without the Void Heaven Artifact, how can he oppose the Hall Master of Light and the others?”

The onlookers gathered at the periphery were all deeply astonished, murmuring amongst themselves.

Just then, someone’s pupils constricted. They stared intensely at the hilt of this Longquan Divine Sword, where a round, cyan bead was inlaid, emitting waves of terrifying energy.

“It’s a Void Heaven Artifact!!!” That person’s voice was laced with absolute terror, as if seeing a ghost.

Everyone immediately focused their gaze and discovered the cyan bead set into the hilt of the Longquan Divine Sword. All their expressions turned to shock. One must know, what a supreme treasure a Void Heaven Artifact was, yet it was actually embedded within another implement—this was utterly unheard of.

The Hall Master of Light and the others all adopted solemn expressions. Although their power was astonishing, they still felt immense pressure in the face of a Void Heaven Artifact.

“Longquan.” A gentle voice sounded. A flash of blue light revealed Emperor Bingxue, whose hair flowed like a waterfall of azure locks, slowly appearing before Emperor Longquan. A soft smile graced her cheeks, her demeanor tranquil, her deep sapphire water-spirit eyes glancing around as she gazed at Emperor Longquan. “You owe me a favor from long ago; today is the time for you to repay it.”

Long Huan saw her appear, and his face instantly changed, filled with rage and disbelief. “Could it be that even you…”

“Yes.” Emperor Bingxue nodded slightly, a trace of recollection in her expression. “The Heavenly Dao showed me great kindness back then. Today, I cannot assist you in opposing his successor. Moreover, this person is very likely the reincarnation of the Heavenly Dao!”

“No one can say for certain!” Emperor Longquan said angrily.

Emperor Bingxue shook her head. “Saint King Lunzhuan just stated that there are only two people in the world whose destinies he cannot see clearly: the Heavenly Dao and that person. That person has remained untouched for years in the Dark Great World. With that individual’s power, once unshackled and arriving in the Ancient World, no one could resist him. Since no one can kill this person, he naturally won’t reincarnate. Therefore, it can only be the Heavenly Dao.”

Emperor Longquan was temporarily struck dumb, then gritted his teeth. “You saved my life back then; I promised you I would help you with anything! Even if you wanted my Longquan Empire to merge with your Ice Snow Empire, I would agree! Such a great debt of gratitude, which you never utilized, you intend to use it for this today?”

Hearing this, everyone present was greatly surprised, even Saint King Lunzhuan was somewhat taken aback. He pondered briefly before understanding. Although he could divine all matters of heaven and earth, the entanglement of a Void Heaven Artifact’s destiny would obstruct his deductions.

Both Emperor Bingxue and Emperor Longquan possessed two major Void Heaven Artifacts. If they had deliberately concealed this, he naturally could not have known.

Emperor Bingxue slowly nodded. “Yes, I foresaw an irreversible change happening back then, so I preserved this favor until today. Today is the time to use it.”

Emperor Longquan’s face was flushed crimson with fury as he looked at her, at that beautiful face, his heart filled with rage and bitter sorrow. His fists cracked as he clenched them, and it felt as if a demon was roaring wildly in his chest: Why? Why don’t you understand? Don’t you know the depth of my unwavering affection for you?

After that time they evaded pursuit, the beautiful image of Emperor Bingxue often crossed his mind. Yet, this figure was too noble; even as an Emperor himself, he felt only reverence, terrified that expressing his feelings might mean never seeing her again.

But…

When he learned that Emperor Bingxue had once been the woman of the Heavenly Dao, a sharp pain pierced his heart. However, thinking that the Heavenly Dao was already dead, he felt some relief. With his magnanimity, he could barely tolerate that fact. But everything happening now was causing his mind to nearly explode with rage.

Anger, jealousy, and heartache surged in his chest. He gazed at the elegant, gentle, yet resolute eyes before him, unable to vent the sorrow and indignation within, and let out a long howl toward the sky!

“Ahhhhhh……” This sound pierced straight through the heavens, cutting through the clouds.

The sound shook the wilderness!

Winds and clouds shifted, and the color of heaven and earth changed!

Everyone present, hearing the desolation and fury in that long cry, seemed to grasp something. Their gazes toward Emperor Bingxue became strangely reserved, and their expressions when looking at the Heavenly Dao Divine Ship behind her were indescribably complex.

Emperor Bingxue’s delicate eyebrows furrowed. After a moment of silence, she whispered, “I hope you can help me just this once today.”

Emperor Longquan laughed wildly, tears tracing paths down his cheeks. “Help you! I will help you!! Whatever you want, I will help you!!!” Saying this, he spat out a mouthful of golden blood, his face burning red, his expression tragically resolute. He turned around, facing the assembled crowd with a look of utter despair. “Today, even if my Longquan blood is spilled here, no one will cross this line by half a step!”

Everyone felt a jolt of astonishment. They had never expected Emperor Longquan to switch sides at such a critical juncture!

Ye Chen stood within the Heavenly Dao Divine Ship, watching the unfolding scene outside, his brow slowly knitting. He had only intended to unleash the Heavenly Dao Scripture to draw out the previous enemies of his Heavenly Dao Master, conduct a brutal massacre, and then absorb the power of these many Divine Emperors to advance directly to the Divine Emperor tier!

Afterward, he would snatch the woman he loved away from Bai Tian!

Unexpectedly, Bai Yijun had appeared before him on her own, and her strength far exceeded his initial estimates; with her own power, she was already capable of breaking free from Bai Tian’s constraints.

Furthermore, he hadn't expected that a million years later would mark the commencement of the Great Saint War!

He was no stranger to the Great Saint War. The history of the Ancient Continent contained a lengthy record detailing the very beginning: the Great Saint War, followed by the annual chronological tables.

The Great Saint War was akin to a purification for the Ancient World. Countless lives perished, and even Divine Emperor powerhouses struggled to survive. Even the Ten Great Empires wielding Void Heaven Artifacts could not escape doom!

In the previous Great Saint War, all life in the Ancient World was utterly extinguished, and numerous experts vanished. Only after eons did microorganisms evolve, leading to continuous evolution and the rebirth of humanity, gradually reaching the scale seen today after a long span of years.

When he learned the Great Saint War was set to open in a million years, his desire for widespread slaughter diminished. After all, if too many Divine Emperors were lost now, during the Great Saint War, when the Dark Great World attacked the Ancients, countless fragile lives would fall under the claws of the dark creatures!

That would be an earthly hell, a tragedy for heaven and earth!

Despite his inherent cold-bloodedness, in the face of racial extinction, he could not, at this juncture, take the initiative to massacre his own kin. If he needed numerous Divine Emperor corpses as energy for advancement, those corpses could be acquired by hunting in the Dark Great World.

Moreover, upon seeing Bai Yijun, he had only one thought: to take her and fly far away, to a place unknown to anyone.

While he was deep in thought, the situation outside began to shift. A flash of green light appeared, and the figure of Emperor Kumu materialized beside the Hall Master of the Earth Temple. His aged body radiated a chilling pressure, and he calmly surveyed Emperor Longquan, Emperor Bingxue, and the others. He spoke kindly, “This time, the Heavenly Dao Scripture is what I must obtain. I hope Emperor Bingxue and the Hall Master of Light can grant me some leniency; I only need a copy.”

Emperor Bingxue smiled faintly. “I trust this junior speaks with integrity. He will hand over the Heavenly Dao Scripture one month before the Great Saint War begins so everyone can share it and boost combat strength. Kumu, your lifespan is the longest; this million years is but a blink of an eye to you. Why such haste?”

Emperor Kumu slowly shook his head. “It’s not that I don’t trust this junior, but obtaining the Heavenly Dao Scripture one month early helps me far less than having it now. Therefore, I hope everyone can be accommodating and not obstruct me.”

The Hall Master of Light spoke elegantly. “Kumu, I know you intend to proceed with that ‘Heaven-Making’ experiment, but the shackles of the realm cannot be broken. You have reached the limit of biological proliferation. Even if you obtain the Heavenly Dao Scripture, it will only allow you to step further on a hundred-foot pole, but you will not reach that legendary level. This realm, to this day, has only been attained by that one individual in the Dark Great World, precisely because he is not a creature of flesh and blood.”

Emperor Kumu said lowly, “Nor am I. If I obtain this Heavenly Dao Scripture, there is a fifty percent chance I can break through to that realm.”

The Hall Master of Light shook her head. “It’s different. That individual is not a life form; you should know that he has no upper limit. However, he has now reached the apex of this world and cannot advance further unless he enters the mysterious Ancient Realm.”

Emperor Kumu slightly lowered his head. After a moment, he raised it again, his voice cold. “So, you all refuse to yield?”

The Hall Master of Light and Emperor Bingxue exchanged a glance and spoke in unison: “We won’t yield!”