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The Heavenly Emperor took out a mirror from his Small World; it was the time-space divine mirror.

The mirror surface was as smooth and clear as autumn water, with celestial star tracks and temporal patterns carved along its edge, from which wisps of time-space power emanated.

The Heavenly Emperor lightly lifted a finger, and the time-space divine mirror slowly floated into the air in the main hall.

He gazed intently at the mirror surface, his slender fingertips, imbued with immensely powerful Emperor Dao Immortal power, tapped the mirror three times. Each touch stirred a ripple: the first cleared away the dust of ages, the second connected myriad dimensions, and the third condensed into a barrier of light and shadow.

In an instant, the time-space divine mirror suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light.

Before long, a heroic figure clearly appeared on the mirror surface, clad in battle armor. The armor was covered with weapon engravings, and his body was surrounded by the rich aura of both the Artifact Dao and Martial Dao, representing the Artifact Martial Immortal Emperor, who commanded the Artifact and Martial Daos of the Immortal Realm and possessed extraordinary combat prowess.

The Artifact Martial Immortal Emperor saluted, his voice like a great bell, filled with reverence: "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Beloved Minister, dispense with the formalities." The Heavenly Emperor's voice was gentle yet carried an undeniable majesty, transmitted remotely through the time-space divine mirror. His gaze beneath the imperial crown was as deep as a sea of stars. "Did you not tell Us some days ago that you sensed the power of Creation within that key?"

The Artifact Martial Immortal Emperor's eyes narrowed upon hearing this, and he responded in a deep voice: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"That key is likely one of the nine creation keys." The Heavenly Emperor's tone was firm as he slowly revealed a momentous piece of news. "The Reincarnation Emperor Lord has already announced to the All Heavens and Myriad Realms that the Creation Secret Realm will be opened soon. He has now gathered six keys, lacking three more. You shall take that creation key and immediately proceed to the Creation Secret Realm."

"This subject obeys." The Artifact Martial Immortal Emperor accepted the command without hesitation. As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't help but feel a doubt in his heart and looked up to ask, "Your Majesty, the opening of the Creation Secret Realm is a major event. Will you also be going?"

The Heavenly Emperor shook his head slightly upon hearing this, lightly tapping the armrest of his throne, and said calmly: "We shall not go for now; We will await news from the front. The Creation Secret Realm has been sealed for eons, and rumors are hard to verify. If a cosmic supreme treasure truly appears within the Secret Realm, or if it contains a Legacy of the chaos origin, or other Creation treasures, We will personally go."

"However, rest assured, We will send ten Supreme Great Emperors to accompany you."

The Artifact Martial Immortal Emperor felt relieved and quickly asked: "May I ask, Your Majesty, which ten Immortal Emperors will be accompanying me?"

"Our Junior Martial Uncle, the Destiny Immortal Emperor, along with Martial God, Supreme Immortal Emperor, Prison Suppressing Immortal Emperor, Asura Immortal Emperor, Immortal Immortal Emperor, Five Elements Immortal Emperor, Peerless Immortal Emperor, Ancestor Fu, and Nine Yang Immortal Emperor."

The Heavenly Emperor slowly recited ten names, each capable of shaking the Myriad Heavens.

These ten were all powerhouses among the Supreme Immortal Emperors of the Immortal Realm.

Upon hearing this, the Artifact Martial Immortal Emperor was immediately filled with confidence and bowed again to accept the command: "This subject will not fail Your Majesty's trust. I shall meet with the ten Fellow Daoists with the key and proceed together to the Creation Secret Realm."

At this point, his gaze slightly darkened as he recalled the Heavenly Emperor's severe injuries from fifty years ago, and he couldn't help but ask with concern: "Your Majesty, how is your previous injury recovering now?"

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Emperor's body shimmered with a faint flow of Chaos Immortal light. He raised his hand and lightly brushed his sleeve, saying peacefully: "It's fine, almost recovered. The damaged chaos origin within my body has stabilized, so you need not worry."

After speaking, he nodded slightly: "If there's nothing else, then it's settled. Prepare your belongings and set off immediately to rendezvous with the ten Supreme Immortal Emperors."

"Yes, Your Majesty, this subject will certainly not fail your sacred expectations." The Artifact Martial Immortal Emperor respectfully replied.

As his voice faded, the light from the time-space divine mirror gradually dimmed, the ripples on its surface dispersed layer by layer, and the figure of the Artifact Martial Immortal Emperor slowly faded with them, eventually disappearing from the mirror.

Once the light and shadow in the mirror completely returned to calm, the Heavenly Emperor raised a hand to summon it, and the time-space divine mirror, suspended in mid-air, transformed into a ray of light, falling precisely into his palm.

The mirror's brilliance slowly receded, returning to its ancient and smooth appearance. The Heavenly Emperor gently stroked the temporal patterns on the mirror's edge.

A trace of deep contemplation flashed in his eyes. Then, with a flick of his finger, he returned the time-space divine mirror to his Small World, a world filled with immortal mountains and jade pavilions, and countless Supreme treasures... The Sea of Origin was vast and boundless.

In the center of the Origin Immortal Pond, the Origin Emperor Lord was surrounded by a faint golden Origin power, his eyes as profound as a galaxy spanning eons. A wisp of transmitted immortal light had just entered his soul, causing his brows to slightly furrow.

Around him, fifteen Supreme Great Emperors stood in order, each possessing the mighty power to suppress a universe. Dao principles faintly manifested around them, their aura as deep and solid as an abyss. Even their breathing caused ripples in the surrounding Origin power.

The Origin Emperor Lord slowly spoke, his voice not loud but carrying a power that penetrated hearts, clearly reaching the ears of every Great Emperor: "Everyone, I have just received definite news that the Reincarnation Emperor Lord intends to open the Creation Secret Realm."

As his voice fell, silence instantly ensued.

Then, the World-Suppressing Great Emperor, who was at the forefront on the left, stepped forward, his aura as heavy as a mountain, and asked with a hint of solemn doubt: "Your Majesty, has the Reincarnation Emperor Lord gathered all nine creation keys?"

It is rumored that the Creation Secret Realm contains Creation divine objects and even cosmic supreme treasures, and can only be opened by gathering all nine exclusive creation keys.

The Origin Emperor Lord gently shook his head, lightly tapping his knee, his tone a bit more somber: "Not yet all gathered, but he already holds six. It won't be long, I imagine, before the holders of the remaining three keys will head to the Creation Secret Realm, as few can resist the temptation of Creation divine objects and cosmic supreme treasures."

"Then what does Your Majesty intend?" the World-Suppressing Great Emperor asked in a deep voice.

The gazes of the fifteen Supreme Great Emperors all converged on the Origin Emperor Lord, awaiting his command.

"The appearance of the Creation Secret Realm presents both opportunities and dangers. I plan to send a few Supreme Great Emperors to investigate." The Origin Emperor Lord's gaze swept over the crowd, his tone already decided.

The World-Suppressing Great Emperor frowned slightly upon hearing this and immediately voiced his concern: "Your Majesty, none of us possess creation keys, so I fear we cannot enter."

There are myriad Secret Realms in the Myriad Heavens, each with different entry requirements: some limit cultivation, some age, some require exclusive tokens, while others can be entered by anyone.

The Origin Emperor Lord sighed softly, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes: "Rest assured, I will handle the matter of entering the Creation Secret Realm." With that, his gaze precisely fell upon five individuals, and he declared loudly, "World-Suppressing Great Emperor, Emperor Fu Hai, Dragon Suppressing Great Emperor, Wave-Suppressing Great Emperor, and Abyss-Suppressing Great Emperor, this time you five shall go."

The five Great Emperors heard this, bowed in unison, and profound Dao sounds intertwined into a murderous aura as they responded in unison: "This subject obeys."

Afterward, the five went to the Heavenly Road, to the Creation Secret Realm.

A moment later.

The Origin Emperor Lord raised his hand to summon, and a faint light appeared in his palm. An ancient, unadorned bronze mirror slowly emerged—it was precisely the time-space divine mirror.

He lightly flicked it with his finger, and the time-space divine mirror floated serenely in mid-air, its surface smooth and without luster, quietly awaiting activation.

Then, the Emperor Lord condensed a wisp of Origin Immortal power at his fingertip and lightly tapped the mirror three times. With each tap, complex time-space runes flowed across the mirror. In an instant, the time-space divine mirror emitted layers of brilliant silver light, with runes intertwining and the radiance steadily growing.

Within a few breaths, light and shadow condensed on the mirror surface, and a figure clad in a dark demonic robe slowly appeared. Demonic Qi surged around the robe, yet it did not appear violent; instead, it carried a profound and unfathomable composure. It was the Supreme of the Demon Realm, the Demon Ancestor.