"It's just a human skin, not a true Emperor at its strongest. How dare you descend? Prepare to die!"
Snow Mist Sovereign and Flame Monarch both snorted coldly. Wielding the supreme Emperor weapon Nine Spirits Diagram, they unleashed a world-ending strike that pierced through the decaying Emperor World, slashing toward the Emperor's Resentment.
However, the Emperor's Resentment was extremely sinister and demonic. Shrouded in an extremely dense, boundless black Emperor's Corpse Qi, it collided with the attack and actually neutralized the Emperor weapon's strike, causing an earth-shattering tremor.
It then looked toward the nine ancient temples, its eyes shooting out terrifying black light. "Why haven't you captured these sacrifices yet?"
The peak Great Powers within the nine ancient temples had flickering lights in their eyes, as if struggling. Yet, in the end, their divine nature vanished, leaving only hollow, soulless gazes. They coldly looked at the Heavenly Mighty Figures and strode forward, their auras astonishing.
The Emperor's Resentment then looked at the Abyss Colossal Beast and said coldly, "You too."
The Abyss Colossal Beast merely looked back coldly. "I am not your puppet. You have overstepped."
Everyone was filled with doubt and suspicion. What was really going on?
The Emperor's Resentment spoke indifferently, "Do not forget that you also failed against that person back then. You were originally left here to suppress my emergence, to guard my existence. But don't you also wish to leave this accursed place? Only my resurrection can break the Nine-Layered Immortal Gold Chains binding you."
Everyone was shocked, quickly realizing the truth. The Abyss Colossal Beast's existence was originally left here by that peerless being who suppressed the Emperor, meant to guard against the Emperor's Resentment.
However, the Abyss Colossal Beast did not wish to remain here forever. It hoped to leave and had reached a cooperation with the Emperor's Resentment.
Once the Emperor's Resentment resurrected and took possession of the Emperor's Corpse, it would have the power to break the Nine-Layered Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Chains on the Abyss Colossal Beast, allowing it to leave this place.
The Abyss Colossal Beast looked coldly at the Emperor's Resentment before it, remaining silent for a long time before finally saying, "Very well. I hope you do not forget our agreement. Otherwise, even if you succeed in resurrecting, if I achieve my goals in the future, I will surely seek revenge."
Amidst the billowing black mist, its true form became almost completely visible. Ye Chen's expression changed instantly.
He recognized it. It was that Beast Venerable again! He had seen it in the Chaotic Sea of the Ancient Emperor World and at the very bottom of the Undying Divine Island. It was the same being, yet it appeared in three completely different locations.
Ye Chen soon understood. There was more than one Abyss Colossal Beast. Due to certain events in the past, they had been forced to appear in one place after another, all in a state of suppression and sealing. This made him extremely curious.
What was the true origin of the Abyss Colossal Beast?
Boom—
The Abyss Colossal Beast fully emerged from the central great chasm. It was unimaginably huge, beyond comprehension. The nine thick Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Chains clanked loudly, tearing through heaven and earth. It coldly gazed at the Heavenly Mighty Figures and extended a massive claw that blotted out the sky and sun—an apt description, for it was truly enormous.
Boom—
The Heavenly Mighty Figures, wielding six Sovereign Immortal Weapons, fully activated them, bombarding the central great chasm, attempting to pierce through both sides.
Yet, the moment the giant claw descended, all attacks were annihilated, including those from the Sovereign Immortal Weapons. They could not truly harm the Abyss Colossal Beast.
Its massive scales clanked resoundingly.
"So powerful!"
The two Ancient Monarchs wore grave expressions. The Abyss Colossal Beast was no ordinary Ancient Monarch; it was extremely powerful, capable of withstanding Sovereign Immortal Weapons directly. Its strength surpassed understanding. What was its origin? Why had they never known such a terrifying creature existed in the ancient cosmos?
"Could it be... that one!"
Suddenly, Flame Monarch exclaimed in shock, as if recalling something, his face filled with astonishment.
"Could it be that peerless existence who was split into seven parts back then?"
Snow Mist Sovereign also quickly understood, remembering some world-shaking, ancient events. In the past, there was a supreme, peerless existence who shook the ages, finding few rivals throughout history, not inferior to Emperors and Sovereigns, capable of rivaling immortals.
Yet, this supreme existence sought to take the ultimate step, pursuing a higher realm of eternal immortality, and split itself into seven parts.
The Abyss Colossal Beast before them might be one of those parts, though it was unknown why it was trapped here, unable to leave.
They were almost certain. Flame Monarch was even more shocked. "That peerless existence split into seven parts, appearing in various places across the Chaos Sea. To think we would encounter one of them here. No wonder it's so powerful; everything makes sense now."
However, the expressions of the two Ancient Monarchs turned completely grim. The existence split into seven parts back then was too terrifying. Even just one-seventh of it was excessively powerful, far surpassing ordinary Ancient Monarchs. They never expected to encounter it here.
Dealing with the Emperor's Resentment alone was frightening enough. Now, they had to face such an invincible monster. The predicament of the Heavenly Mighty Figures grew even more dire.
Yet, they had no time to dwell on this, for at that moment, the Emperor's Resentment also made its move. Leading the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin, it charged forward, boundless Emperor's Corpse Qi sweeping across the heavens, rushing toward the two Ancient Monarchs.
The two Ancient Monarchs clashed head-on, attacking rapidly. The sounds of collision were incessant as they fought, shaking heaven and earth.
It must be said that the Emperor's Resentment was truly powerful. It was the terrifying resentment formed after an Emperor's death, not inferior to an Ancient Monarch. Now clad in the Emperor's human skin, it was like wearing a layer of Emperor's battle armor, further enhanced by the corpse qi of the Emperor's Corpse. Its strength was unimaginable.
Although it dared not directly withstand the Nine Spirits Diagram, the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin contained a true Emperor's Corpse capable of devouring all attacks. Most of the Nine Spirits Diagram's attacks were swallowed, and the remaining ones could hardly harm the Emperor's Resentment much.
The Emperor's Resentment was also familiar with the Dao laws the Emperor wielded in life, making it extremely formidable and terrifying. It continuously attacked, engaging in fierce combat.
Both sides were locked in a great battle of destruction, reaching a stalemate.
Meanwhile, the Heavenly Mighty Figures found themselves in a deadlock. The nine peak Great Powers from back then had all taken action. Although the Abyss Colossal Beast did not directly attack to kill them, it blocked everyone's escape, trapping them in a seemingly hopeless situation.
Ye Chen was among them, also stuck in this impasse. Even if he activated the Heaven-Wastage Halberd now, it likely wouldn't achieve much. His mind raced through various thoughts—how to leave this decaying Emperor World and also bring the two young supremes from the Moon Palace with him.
"What should we do now?"
The five peak Great Powers felt helpless. The two Ancient Monarchs were locked in a bitter struggle, and if it dragged on, they might face defeat. They couldn't sustain the activation of the supreme Emperor weapon forever. Now, everything was at a standstill.
Boom—
Boundless Dao power surged violently, radiant divine light shining forth. The two Ancient Monarchs were controlling the supreme Emperor weapon Nine Spirits Diagram, launching attacks toward the Emperor's Resentment. Yet, the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin glowed, once again devouring the attacks completely, digesting them entirely.
Or, more accurately, it wasn't the coffin but the Emperor's Corpse performing the devouring.
Hum—
Suddenly, on the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin, the nine Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Swords nailed into the Emperor's Corpse began to tremble violently. Each one erupted with terrifying radiance, Emperor patterns flashing incessantly upon them, accompanied by Emperor's might. Yet, they started to flicker.
Clang—
A light sound rang out. The Abyss Black Gold Divine Sword nailed into the Emperor's Corpse's left wrist shot into the sky, piercing a dark hole through the Emperor World as it broke free.
Crack—
Even more terrifying Emperor's Corpse Qi surged forth, overwhelming everything, all rushing into the Emperor's Resentment, causing its aura to instantly become many times more fearsome.
"Damn it!"
The two Ancient Monarchs paled. They understood—the Emperor's Corpse within the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin had devoured most of their attacks, converting them into power, forcing one of the nine Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Swords free.
Naturally, they knew that although they were Ancient Monarchs, those nine Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Swords were left by an Emperor, inscribed with supreme Emperor patterns. Even powerful as they were, they could not remove any of them. Over the years, the Emperor's Resentment had accumulated sufficient power, and their attacks were merely the final piece.
If this continued, perhaps all nine Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Swords would be completely broken free. That would be the most troublesome outcome.
Yet, they had no choice. They had to attack continuously, clashing repeatedly. Almost all their attacks were devoured, absorbed into the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin, empowering the Emperor's Corpse further.
But they could not stop attacking, for the Emperor's Resentment was constantly assaulting them, forcing them into a helpless, passive position.
Clang—
The Nine Tribulations Gold Divine Sword nailed into the right wrist also flew free, shooting into the sky and cleaving a massive spatial chasm!
Even more intense Emperor's Corpse Qi surged from the Emperor's Corpse, flowing into the Emperor's Resentment, making it increasingly terrifying.
At this point, without needing the attacks from the two Ancient Monarchs, the Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Swords began to break free one after another, shooting into the sky, the clanging sounds unceasing.
The limbs were freed. Then, the swords nailed into the throat, heart, lower dantian, and center of the chest and abdomen—the other eight Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Swords—were all pulled out. Except for the one nailed into the glabella, the entire Emperor's Corpse was basically liberated.
Boundless Emperor's Corpse Qi instantly tore through the heavens, terrifyingly excessive, making Snow Mist Sovereign and Flame Monarch feel utterly incapable of resistance, as if a true Emperor had revived.
Clang—
At that moment, the final Sacred White Gold Divine Sword shot into the sky, whooshing as it pierced the heavens. All nine Chaos Immortal Gold Divine Swords were completely sent flying.
On the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin, the Emperor's Corpse was fully liberated.
"Hahaha—from now on, this Emperor shall fully revive!"
The Emperor's Resentment, wrapped in the Emperor's human skin, lay down inside the Nine-Layered Divine Coffin, completely merging with the Emperor's Corpse.
Boom—
The Emperor's Corpse within the coffin opened its eyes. In that instant, heaven collapsed and earth shattered—a great destruction swept across the heavens!