122: Ancestral Land of Gods

Divine Realm, City of Divine Martial.

A majestic divine palace stood above the clouds, its gilded halls shimmering in the divine light.

Coiling dragon jade pillars supported the dome, every line flowing with eternal Divine Power.

The Emperor sat upon the divine throne atop the nine-layered jade steps, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest as strands of golden divine patterns wove into a net in the Void Realm.

"Taicang, Taiwei." The Emperor's voice pierced through layers of space, echoing in the Sea of Consciousness of the two God Emperors.

Tai Cang God Emperor, who was comprehending the Great Dao, suddenly opened his eyes, the seventy-two Dao seals floating around him trembling in unison; meanwhile, Taiwei God Emperor, who was refining a Divine Pill, waved his hand to retract the purple fire in the tripod, and a clear phoenix cry echoed from the Pill Furnace.

"Go to the Sword Realm battlefield to reinforce Taichu God Emperor and the others." The Emperor's transmission carried the unique pressure of the divine palace, "Set off immediately, and remember to conceal your tracks."

As Tai Cang God Emperor stood up, the thirty-six Astral Beads hanging from his waist made a faint clinking sound. He bowed toward the divine palace: "I shall obey the imperial decree."

On the other side, Taiwei God Emperor crushed the space Talisman in his hand, tracing a trajectory in the Void Realm: "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will not fail your trust."

Outside the divine palace, the Nine Heavens divine wind rolled up the drifting clouds. The two God Emperors glanced at each other and simultaneously turned into streaks of light, vanishing into the southeastern horizon.

Golden sunlight spilled over the towering divine palace, the glazed tiles refracting a seven-colored haze. The Emperor stood with his hands behind his back at the peak of the divine palace, his robes snapping in the wind.

His deep gaze pierced through the clouds, looking toward the looming Ancestral Land of the Divine Court.

"It seems I have no choice but to disturb the Old Ancestors." The Emperor sighed softly, a flicker of worry crossing his brow. A brilliant divine light rose around him, turning into a golden rainbow that streaked across the sky, racing toward the Ancestral Land of the Divine Court.

As he passed through layers of Restrictions, The Emperor could feel waves of fluctuations coming from the surrounding space. Every Restriction contained power capable of destroying heaven and earth; anyone below the level of a God Emperor would likely be reduced to ashes in an instant.

Finally, The Emperor reached the core area of the Divine Court's Ancestral Land. Six palaces stood tall, each like a pillar supporting the heavens, emitting an aura of eternal antiquity.

The thick Qi of the divine spirits had almost condensed into liquid, flowing through the air.

"Time-Space Old Ancestor, Thunder Punishment Old Ancestor, Celestial Phenomenon Old Ancestor, Purple Zenith Old Ancestor, Myriad Spirit Old Ancestor, please appear, I have important matters to discuss." Bolstered by Divine Power, The Emperor's voice echoed in every corner of the Ancestral Land.

One Old Ancestor had gone to travel the All Heavens and Myriad Realms.

After a long while, an ethereal voice came from all directions: "What is the matter?" The voice seemed both far and near, as if it had traveled through endless time and space.

The Emperor bowed slightly and said respectfully, "A great war has broken out between the Immortal Realm and our Divine Realm in the Sword Realm. I ask the Old Ancestors to take action."

Before his voice finished, five figures appeared simultaneously.

The white-haired elder leading them was none other than the Time-Space God Emperor. He held a simple scepter, and ripples of time and space surrounded him.

The other four Old Ancestors also possessed their own majesty, some surrounded by lightning, others by purple Qi from the east.

Time-Space God Emperor asked in a deep voice, "How is the battle progressing?"

The Emperor's expression was grave: "The Celestial Emperor has sent seven Supreme Immortal Emperors, including the Peerless Immortal Emperor. I have already dispatched eight Supreme God Emperors, but I fear..."

Thunder Punishment God Emperor snorted coldly, lightning flashing around him: "Though the Peerless Immortal Emperor is strong, two Supreme God Emperors working together can at least contend with him. As for the remaining six-on-six, could we possibly lose?"

"I worry the Celestial Emperor has other secret deployments," The Emperor explained. "Therefore, I wish to ask an Old Ancestor to go as reinforcement."

Time-Space God Emperor stroked his beard in thought, his gaze like a torch: "Fine."

The Emperor looked around at the five Old Ancestors: "I wonder which Old Ancestor is willing to go?"

Thunder Punishment God Emperor stepped forward: "I will go." His body surged with lightning, his Battle Intent soaring.

Time-Space God Emperor raised a hand to signal: "Wait, younger brother. Let this old brother go this time; it's a good chance to meet that Peerless Immortal Emperor." A hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

Thunder Punishment God Emperor hesitated briefly, then smiled: "Very well. With old brother taking action, victory is certain."

The Emperor continued: "Furthermore, the Divine Realm has allied with the Demon Realm to jointly oppose the Immortal Realm. They have opened a second battlefield in the Devil Realm to pin down the Immortal Realm's forces."

Thunder Punishment God Emperor frowned: "How many supreme Devil Emperors did the Devil Ancestor send?"

"Only two at present," The Emperor replied.

"Bastard." Thunder Punishment God Emperor's hair bristled with rage as thunder exploded, "The Devil Ancestor clearly wants to reap the benefits without effort."

The Emperor smiled bitterly: "Forced by the situation, we can only take it one step at a time."

Time-Space God Emperor analyzed calmly: "How many supreme Devil Emperor combatants does the Demon Realm have left?"

"Including the Devil Ancestor, four in total. However, the Monster Realm, Netherworld, and Evil Realm have each sent one Supreme Great Emperor to assist," The Emperor reported truthfully.

Time-Space God Emperor nodded: "Rest assured, Your Majesty. I shall head to the Sword Realm now."

The Emperor bowed solemnly: "I wish the Old Ancestor a triumphant return."

The other four Old Ancestors also offered their blessings.

Thunder Punishment God Emperor laughed loudly: "Old brother, you must finish the battle quickly; we will have fine wine ready for your return."

"Haha, good." Time-Space God Emperor laughed heartily, his figure gradually blurring until he finally turned into a silver streak of light, vanishing into the vast horizon.

The Emperor bowed once more: "Old Ancestors, I shall take my leave."

Thunder Punishment God Emperor nodded slightly, and the other Old Ancestors gestured their acknowledgement.

After The Emperor left, the Ancestral Land returned to its former tranquility, with only the dense Qi of the divine spirits still flowing endlessly between the five palaces.

The Emperor walked back slowly from the Divine Court's Ancestral Land, every step seemingly treading upon the Laws of heaven and earth, causing ripples to rise in the Void Realm.

The majestic divine palace hall stood above the clouds, its golden roof shimmering under the Light of Eternity.

As he stepped into the hall, the Divine Generals on both sides immediately bowed in greeting.

The Emperor nodded slightly and walked straight toward the throne that symbolized Supreme power. He sat down slowly, his heavy divine robes spreading across the throne like a falling galaxy.

The Emperor closed his eyes, a hint of exhaustion showing on his brow. Even as the Supreme of the Divine Realm, he felt a bit of weariness—not of the body, but of the mind.

The hall was silent, with only the Light of Eternity spilling through the carved window lattices onto the floor, casting mottled shadows.

A moment later, The Emperor opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing in his deep pupils.

He exhaled softly, his breath containing endless Divine Power, which dissipated into points of starlight within the hall.

Then, he raised his right hand, and a cluster of brilliant light emerged in his palm.

The light gradually condensed, turning into an ancient bronze mirror—the time-space divine mirror.

The Emperor tossed it gently, and the divine mirror hovered in the air, its surface rippling like water.

He extended a slender finger and tapped the mirror surface several times, each tap accompanied by the appearance of a divine pattern.

The mirror surface rippled, and then a dazzling light erupted.

A figure gradually emerged within the light: clad in black robes, his face hidden in shadow, with only a pair of crimson eyes as captivating as blood moons—it was the Dominator of the Demon Realm, the Devil Ancestor.

"Emperor, why have you sought me?" The Devil Ancestor's voice was low and raspy, as if coming from the depths of the Nine Netherworlds.

The Emperor's expression was solemn: "I have dispatched nine Supreme God Emperors to the Sword Realm to contend with the Immortal Realm. I hope the Devil Ancestor can send several more Supreme Great Emperors to the Devil Realm to jointly pin down the Immortal Realm's forces."

The Devil Ancestor pondered for a moment, his black robes moving without wind: "Fine, I will immediately dispatch four Supreme Great Emperors."

"Very well." The Emperor nodded, "Contact me anytime if there are any changes."

As soon as he finished speaking, the light of the time-space divine mirror gradually dimmed. The Emperor beckoned with his hand, and the divine mirror turned back into a streak of light, sinking into his internal Small World.

The hall returned to silence once more, with only The Emperor's deep gaze looking into the distance, as if piercing through endless time and space.