1: Heavenly Emperor

In the Immortal Realm, above the Nine Heavens, the Lingxiao Treasure Hall stood majestically.

The Heavenly Emperor sat upon the imperial throne surrounded by nine dragons, his body enveloped in purple qi.

The Immortal Official standing by his side announced loudly, "If there is business, present your memorials; if not, the court is dismissed."

After the court session, the Heavenly Emperor strolled to the Imperial Garden, where exotic flowers and rare plants bloomed competitively among the jade palaces, and immortal cranes danced gracefully.

The Heavenly Emperor took a seat in a white marble pavilion, and a Celestial Maiden moved with lotus steps to offer immortal tea shimmering with Spiritual Qi.

Suddenly, the tinkling of jade pendants was heard as more than ten Celestial Maidens escorted a peerless beauty who approached gracefully.

The woman had eyebrows like a painting and skin as white as snow, her flowing cloud wide sleeves further accentuating her otherworldly elegance.

Everyone in the pavilion bowed in succession: "Welcome, Noble Consort."

In the blink of an eye, the beauty arrived before the Heavenly Emperor, and everyone bowed in unison: "Greetings, Your Majesty."

The Heavenly Emperor looked up with a smile: "Rise and be seated, Xiao Ya."

Shangguan Ya moved with lotus steps and sat across from him. The Heavenly Emperor gazed at her and said softly, "Xiao Ya, you have become increasingly beautiful and moving."

Shangguan Ya's cheeks flushed, and she said coquettishly, "Since Your Majesty says I have become more beautiful, why haven't you come to see Your humble servant for so long?"

The Heavenly Emperor laughed heartily: "I have indeed been busy with government affairs lately."

"Busy?" Shangguan Ya's bright eyes flickered. "Could it be that you're busy visiting the palaces of other sisters?"

"Not at all," the Heavenly Emperor said solemnly. "I am planning to collect all twelve heavenly books to generate the power of creation, Cultivate the Creation God Body, condense the twelfth Supreme Heavenly Mandate, survive the World-Destroying Divine Tribulation, become a Creation God, and unify the Universe."

Shangguan Ya's expression stiffened slightly: "That is easier said than done. Throughout several generations of Heavenly Emperors, the Heavenly Court has only collected four heavenly books—the previous Heavenly Emperor's Eternal Divine Body and eternal heavenly book, your Junior Martial Uncle's Destiny Divine Body and destiny heavenly book, your Chaos Divine Body and chaos heavenly book, and your Junior Brother's Hongmeng Divine Body and hongmeng heavenly book."

The Heavenly Emperor gave a meaningful smile: "How do you know the Heavenly Court only has these four heavenly books, Xiao Ya?"

"Could it be..." Shangguan Ya's eyes flashed, "there is a fifth one?"

"There is no need to ask further about this matter," the Heavenly Emperor's tone turned cold. "If the heavenly book is lost, you cannot bear the responsibility." Seeing Shangguan Ya's expression change abruptly, he smiled again: "Look at you, I was only joking."

Shangguan Ya knew very well that the Heavenly Emperor was definitely not joking. Based on her understanding of him, she knew he was such an ambitious man who dreamed of breaking through to become a Creation God and unifying the Universe.

Just then, the Space-Time God Realm within the Heavenly Emperor's internal space suddenly rippled with a faint light.

"All of you, withdraw," the Heavenly Emperor said in a deep voice, his words echoing through the Imperial Garden.

Shangguan Ya lightly gathered her wide sleeves and bowed gracefully: "Your servant takes her leave."

After everyone had left, the Heavenly Emperor lightly tapped the God Realm with his fingertip, and a phantom appeared: "Reporting to Your Majesty, traces of the Life Divine Tree have been discovered in the Qinglin Realm."

"What?" The Heavenly Emperor's pupils constricted. "The number one divine tree in the Universe has actually appeared? I shall dispatch troops immediately." As the light of the God Realm faded, he had already begun to form hand seals for the imperial decree.

Meanwhile, in front of the towering vermilion gates of the Hongmeng Divine Mansion, six Gold-Armored Divine Generals stood solemnly on either side.

Deep within the ancestral land, a young Cultivator dressed in a purple-gold Daoist robe sensed a disturbance in the Space-Time God Realm within his internal space.

"Junior Brother," the Heavenly Emperor's phantom appeared from the God Realm, "the Life Divine Tree has appeared."

"What? The Life Divine Tree has actually appeared." Hongmeng Immortal Emperor was shocked and stood up abruptly. His voice was like a thunderclap exploding in the air, and then he asked urgently: "Where?"

"The Qinglin Realm." The Heavenly Emperor waved his dragon sleeve. "I order you to lead ten Immortal Emperors to go first. You are the only one who needs to know for now. I will arrive shortly after."

The sky of the Qinglin Realm was as clear as if it had been washed. Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, two majestic figures stood silently deep within the Realm Lord's palace.

The Creation Immortal Emperor, whose black robes fluttered, was surrounded by a vast immortal might; he was the master of the Creation Continent in the Immortal Realm. The Azure Emperor, dressed in green robes, radiated a majestic Aura unique to a Realm Lord. The Azure Emperor clapped his hands and laughed: "Brother Creation, I didn't expect you and I to have such an Opportunity."

"Do not be careless." Creation Immortal Emperor's gaze was like lightning. "The Life Divine Tree is the number one divine tree in the Universe; its cultivation is surely above ours."

The Azure Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, his sleeves moving without wind: "Within this realm, even if it is the strongest being in the Universe, it cannot detect anything at all."

Suddenly, a teleportation Formation somewhere in the Qinglin Realm shone brightly. The Azure Emperor's brow relaxed: "Brother Hongmeng has arrived." Before he could finish speaking, Hongmeng Immortal Emperor had already stepped through the void to arrive. As the three emperors met, the rhythm of the Dao flowed around them.

"Let's save the catching up for later," Hongmeng Immortal Emperor said, getting straight to the point. "By combining the strength of the thirteen of us, we should be able to suppress the Life Divine Tree."

"What? The Life Divine Tree?" Tyrant Immortal Emperor, who arrived later, spoke with a voice that shook the heavens. The other nine Immortal Emperors also showed shocked expressions.

Tyrant Immortal Emperor's gaze was solemn as he looked around at the Immortal Emperors present and said in a deep voice, "No wonder we need so many peerless experts to act together. You should know that among those present, the weakest is an Immortal Emperor with seven Supreme Heavenly Mandates." His voice was low, as if even the surrounding void was trembling slightly.

The Azure Emperor, the Realm Lord of the Qinglin Realm, frowned slightly with a hint of hesitation in his expression. He looked at Hongmeng Immortal Emperor and asked, "Brother Hongmeng, what should we do next?"

Hongmeng Immortal Emperor's gaze was cold as he spoke calmly, "Take down the Life Divine Tree directly." His tone was beyond doubt, as if everything was already under control.

Hearing this, the Azure Emperor's expression changed slightly: "Brother Hongmeng, you aren't going to strike directly in my Qinglin Realm, are you?" An uneasy feeling rose in his heart; the Qinglin Realm was the result of his lifelong efforts. If they fought here, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Hongmeng Immortal Emperor snorted and said, "Exactly. We must kill it in one strike. If we lure it into outer space, what if it escapes?" His gaze was as sharp as a blade, clearly having made up his mind.

The Azure Emperor's frown deepened, and his voice lowered: "Then how many people will die in my Qinglin Realm, and how many grotto-heavens and blessed lands will be destroyed?" He struggled internally, unwilling to go against the Heavenly Emperor's wishes but unable to bear seeing the creatures of the Qinglin Realm suffer.

Hongmeng Immortal Emperor said calmly, "Rest assured, all losses will be compensated to you, and after we take down the Life Divine Tree, the rewards will certainly not be small." His tone carried a coldness that allowed no negotiation.

The Azure Emperor was silent for a moment, but ultimately unable to refuse, he could only sigh: "Very well, but I ask that you all show some restraint when you strike."

Hongmeng Immortal Emperor nodded slightly, then waved his hand. The figures of the Thirteen Immortal Emperors instantly vanished into the void as they quietly approached the Life Divine Tree.

"Strike!" Hongmeng Immortal Emperor gave the order. In an instant, the terrifying power of Thirteen Immortal Emperors erupted simultaneously. Brilliant light tore through the sky, striking the Life Divine Tree directly.

The void shook, the earth cracked, and the entire Qinglin Realm seemed to be torn apart at this moment.

Boom—

The peerless strike of the Thirteen Immortal Emperors all hit their mark. Countless cracks instantly appeared on the trunk of the Life Divine Tree, its leaves withered, and it looked as if it might collapse at any moment.

However, in the next instant, a shocking scene appeared—those cracks actually healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. The divine tree's vitality not only did not decrease but became even more vigorous.

"Not good." Tyrant Immortal Emperor's pupils shrank. "The recovery power of this Life Divine Tree is actually so terrifying."

The Life Divine Tree was completely enraged. Countless branches and leaves turned into sharp blades, sweeping in all directions. In an instant, several grotto-heavens and blessed lands were slashed into ruins. Countless creatures didn't even have time to scream before they were turned to dust.

"Damn it." The Azure Emperor's eyes were nearly bursting with rage, his heart filled with regret, but there was no way back now.

The battle became increasingly intense. The Thirteen Immortal Emperors each displayed their Divine Abilities, and the power of Laws poured down. But the Life Divine Tree's vitality could be called the best in the Universe; every time it was injured, it could quickly recover, even growing stronger as it fought.

Hongmeng Immortal Emperor gritted his teeth and roared, "We can't let it recover anymore!" He suddenly sacrificed ten Supreme Heavenly Mandates, and streaks of Grandmist light pierced through the void, striking the core of the divine tree.

However, the divine tree only trembled slightly before recovering once again.

The Qinglin Realm was shattered in the fierce battle. Countless mountains collapsed, rivers stopped flowing, and the former fairy-like grotto-heavens and blessed lands had become scorched earth.

The Azure Emperor's heart was bleeding, but at this moment, he could not stop either side.

"If this continues, the entire Qinglin Realm will be destroyed," Tyrant Immortal Emperor said sharply.

Hongmeng Immortal Emperor's eyes were cold as he suddenly shouted, "Form the Formation! Heaven-Sealing Earth-Locking!"

The Thirteen Immortal Emperors quickly took their positions. In an instant, a peerless Formation descended, completely sealing off the Life Divine Tree. However, the divine tree's resistance did not stop; instead, it became more violent, even showing signs of breaking through the Formation.

"It's going to fight to the death," Tyrant Immortal Emperor roared.

At that moment, endless green light suddenly erupted from around the Life Divine Tree, and its vast life force turned into a storm of destruction, sweeping in all directions.

Boom—

(True Immortal, Golden Immortal, Grand Unity Golden Immortal, Immortal Lord, Immortal Emperor)