152: Heavenly Emperor, Demon Ancestor, Emperor Venerable

Outside the Devil Realm, within the endless Void Realm, five towering Immortal Realm warships floated quietly.

These warships radiated a shimmering immortal light, their hulls engraved with complex Talismans, forming an indestructible defensive line in the void.

Inside the tallest and most majestic main ship, the Marshal Hall was brightly lit.

Ancestor Fu sat atop the gilded marshal's seat, his Daoist robes fluttering without any wind.

His expression was solemn as his fingers lightly tapped the armrest, making a crisp sound.

Below him, seven Supreme Immortal Emperors were lined up on both sides; Destiny Immortal Emperor held a Jade Slip, looking thoughtful, while Supreme Immortal Emperor closed his eyes to rest his spirit.

Supreme Immortal Emperor wiped his Lifebound Treasure, the 'Supreme Immortal Axe'; Immortal Emperor Jidao and Nine Yin Immortal Emperor were conversing in low voices; Mad Immortal stood by the window with arms crossed, gazing into the void; and Profound Emperor toyed with a simple, Ancient Mirror.

"Fellow Daoists," Ancestor Fu suddenly spoke, his voice echoing in the hall, "His Majesty will be arriving here shortly."

The seven Immortal Emperors were all startled upon hearing this.

Supreme Immortal Emperor snapped his eyes open, a sharp light flashing within them: "Has His Majesty already resolved the war in the Qiankun Sea Domain?"

Ancestor Fu nodded slightly, a wisp of golden light condensing at his fingertip: "His Majesty defeated the nine Supreme Great Emperors, including Qiankun Emperor Lord. If Origin Emperor Lord hadn't suddenly appeared to save them, those nine would likely have suffered Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering." He spoke with a hint of regret in his eyes, "Now His Majesty is rushing here at full speed to join us in wiping out the ten Supreme Great Emperors, including Demon Ancestor and Demon Ancestor."

Supreme Immortal Emperor put away his Supreme Immortal Axe and laughed loudly: "With His Majesty's personal presence, those clowns like Demon Ancestor are nothing more than clay chickens and pottery dogs."

Just then, a commotion suddenly came from outside the hall.

Ancestor Fu's expression shifted as he stood up and said, "His Majesty has arrived." He walked quickly toward the hall doors, with the seven Supreme Immortal Emperors following closely behind.

The group arrived at the star-gazing platform at the highest point of the warship, only to see a brilliant golden light piercing the darkness in the distant void, racing toward them like a meteor.

That golden light drew closer and closer, finally transforming into a majestic figure clad in Nine-Dragon Imperial Robes.

The Heavenly Emperor stood tall in the air, surrounded by the phantom images of nine golden dragons, each step he took causing ripples to spread through the void.

He landed on the star-gazing platform, his gaze like a torch as it swept over everyone.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." The eight Supreme powerhouses bowed in unison, their voices echoing through the void.

The Heavenly Emperor raised his hand slightly to acknowledge them: "My Beloved Ministers have worked hard; you may dispense with the formalities." His voice was gentle yet filled with majesty, "What is the current state of the battle?"

Ancestor Fu took a step forward and said respectfully: "Reporting to Your Majesty, our army has hung the plaque of non-engagement for seven days, maintaining a standoff with Demon Ancestor's side."

The Heavenly Emperor frowned slightly: "Withdraw the Non-engagement Plaque immediately." He turned to look at the distant fleet of Devil Realm warships, Battle Intent rising in his eyes, "Today, I shall personally meet my old friends."

Ancestor Fu immediately passed down the order.

The jade plaque engraved with the word 'Non-engagement' at the front of the main ship was slowly retracted, turning into a stream of light that merged into the ship's hull.

At the same time, the sound of horns came from the direction of the Devil Realm, clearly indicating they had noticed the movement here.

"Everyone," the Heavenly Emperor said deeply, "follow me in the attack." He turned into a golden stream of light and charged straight toward the enemy lines.

Ancestor Fu and the other eight Immortal Emperors looked at each other, each circulating their Cultivation Techniques and turning into eight beams of different colored light to follow closely behind.

The nine lights traced brilliant arcs through the void, the space trembling wherever they passed.

Leading them was Chaos Heavenly Emperor; dressed in imperial robes, he was surrounded by nine golden dragon phantoms, each step he took seemingly treading upon the Laws of heaven and earth.

Behind him, Ancestor Fu held a golden Talisman, Destiny Immortal Emperor was entwined by the river of destiny, Supreme Immortal Emperor held the god-slaying spear, Supreme Immortal Emperor stepped on seven-colored auspicious clouds, Immortal Emperor Jidao radiated golden light, Mad Immortal's eyes were blood-red with heaven-toppling Battle Intent, Nine Yin Immortal Emperor was surrounded by gloomy Yin Qi, and Profound Emperor was like a deep starry sky.

"Your Majesty, there is movement ahead," Ancestor Fu suddenly spoke, his voice sounding like the clashing of metal.

The Heavenly Emperor's gaze was like a torch, piercing through the endless void: "They have indeed come."

Ten figures stood proudly ahead; the leading Demon Ancestor was completely enveloped in black demonic flames, and Demon Ancestor revealed his Five-Clawed Golden Dragon true form, his dragon scales shimmering with dark golden light.

Lord of Ten Thousand Demons had Devilish Qi soaring to the sky, Lord of Buried Demons had a blood sword hanging at his waist, Slaughter Demon Emperor carried a Slaughter Demonic Blade, Heavenly Fox Demon Emperor's nine tails swayed, World-Mixing Demon Emperor held a World-Mixing Demonic Staff, Heavenly Phoenix Demon Emperor burned with Undying Divine Fire, Nine Netherworld Emperor stepped on the Yellow Springs, and Extinction Evil Emperor had evil qi soaring to the heavens.

The Aura of nineteen peerless powerhouses collided, causing the very void to tremble.

The Heavenly Emperor wasted no words and said directly: "Move out."

The eight Supreme Immortal Emperors responded in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Just as the nine Supreme Immortal Emperors were about to strike, Demon Ancestor suddenly spoke: "Heavenly Emperor, wait."

The Heavenly Emperor waved his hand, signaling everyone to stop, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "What, do you wish to submit to the Immortal Realm?"

Demon Ancestor sneered: "No."

"Then what is there to say?" The Heavenly Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, the nine golden dragon phantoms roaring behind him.

Demonic flames flickered in Demon Ancestor's eyes: "If you alone can win against the combined strength of myself, Demon Ancestor, Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, and the others—ten of us in total—I will lead the Demon Race to submit to your Immortal Realm."

The Heavenly Emperor laughed toward the sky, his voice shaking the nine heavens: "What qualifications do you have to negotiate terms with me?" His gaze swept over the eight Immortal Emperors behind him, his meaning self-evident.

Just as Demon Ancestor was about to retort, a majestic voice suddenly pierced through billions of layers of space: "Then what if you add me?"

A golden light sliced through the void as the Divine Realm Dominator, Emperor Lord, arrived treading on air, holding a heaven-opening divine sword, surrounded by the Three Thousand Great Daos Laws.

"Chaos Heavenly Emperor, with me added, is that enough qualification?" Emperor Lord pointed his sword at the Heavenly Emperor, his Battle Intent soaring to the sky.

The Heavenly Emperor's eyes narrowed slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, he asked: "How shall we fight?"

After the three Supreme Great Emperors discussed in low voices.

Demon Ancestor spoke: "Chaos Heavenly Emperor, the three of us will join forces. If you can defeat me, Demon Ancestor, and Emperor Lord, from now on, the Devil Realm will be the territory of the Immortal Realm."

"Fine." The Heavenly Emperor nodded, then looked at Emperor Lord, "And the Sword Realm shall also belong to the Immortal Realm."

Emperor Lord gripped the heaven-opening divine sword and said deeply: "Fine." He then added, "If you lose, return the dozens of realms surrounding the Devil Realm to the Devil Realm, and the Sword Realm shall belong to the Divine Realm."

Chaos Heavenly Emperor said indifferently: "Fine."

Chaos Heavenly Emperor stepped on Nine-Colored Auspicious Clouds, and the heavenly emperor sword in his hand burst forth with a brilliant light that pierced the universe.

Opposite him, Demon Ancestor held the world-extinguishing demonic axe, its blade entwined with a dark Aura that devoured all things.

Emperor Lord held the heaven-opening divine sword, the Laws of the Great Dao that opened the heavens and earth flowing upon its blade.

Demon Ancestor directly transformed into a billion-foot Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, its scales flashing with blinding golden light, its dragon roar shattering ten thousand stars.

The Heavenly Emperor suddenly slashed out with the heavenly emperor sword; this strike seemed as if it would sever the river of time. Wherever the sword light passed, the void crumbled inch by inch, turning into dust and scattering.

Demon Ancestor grinned and swung the world-extinguishing demonic axe, the blade carving out a pitch-black rift that crashed violently against the sword light.

In an instant, the void collapsed, and countless spatial fragments splashed in all directions like a rainstorm.

Emperor Lord seized the opportunity, the heaven-opening divine sword carrying the momentum of world-creation as it aimed straight for the Heavenly Emperor's throat.

Chaos Heavenly Emperor's figure flashed, the sword tip grazing his neck, yet leaving an eternal, indestructible sword scar in the void.

The golden dragon that Demon Ancestor had transformed into took the chance to open its massive maw, a breath of destructive dragon fire gushing out, dyeing the entire void crimson.

"Paltry tricks." Chaos Heavenly Emperor formed a hand seal with his left hand, and nine bolts of Chaos Divine Lightning descended from the void, forcibly shattering the dragon breath.

His right hand slashed again with the heavenly emperor sword; this strike contained the Three Thousand Great Daos Laws. Where the sword light reached, even time froze.

Demon Ancestor roared as he blocked with the world-extinguishing demonic axe. The moment the axe blade and sword tip collided, a shockwave powerful enough to destroy a Star Domain erupted.

Emperor Lord and Demon Ancestor struck simultaneously, three world-destroying forces attacking Chaos Heavenly Emperor from different angles.

The void completely collapsed, revealing the deepest Origin.

Chaos Heavenly Emperor did not dodge or evade, nine layers of Chaos halos appearing around him as he took the fatal combined strike head-on.

"Exhilarating! Only this is worthy of my action."

The figures of the four Supremes flickered within the Chaos.

Every exchange caused billions of worlds to tremble, and every collision rewrote the Laws of heaven and earth.

This epochal battle had only just begun.