Chapter 181: The Killing Demon Lord (Part 21)

From the Silverwing Heavenly King, Su Chen learned much about the Emperor's Path. Perhaps the Silverwing Heavenly King didn't want to be enemies with Su Chen, a terrifying prodigy who had reached the ninth level of the Great Sage realm despite the suppression of the Dharma-ending Age, and wanted to befriend him. The Silverwing Heavenly King revealed secrets about the Emperor's Path that Su Chen was unaware of.
Having reincarnated many times, this was Su Chen's first time stepping onto the Emperor's Path. Although various forces had records about the Emperor's Path, they were all ambiguous and unclear. Perhaps it was a path lost to exploration, unable to cultivate a truly invincible being.
The Emperor's Path concealed far too many secrets, countless terrifying forces, and invincible geniuses who had lived from various eras to the present.
These geniuses were divided into ordinary geniuses, Heavenly King-level geniuses, and... the legendary forbidden-level existences!
Even the most ordinary geniuses who could step onto the Emperor's Path possessed the strength to fight beyond their level; the Dao-entry level and Divine Body-level talent were standard requirements.
As for the Heavenly King level... in Su Chen's view, these levels represent individuals who have reached the pinnacle of a single path, with their divine or holy bodies nearly perfected, reaching the peak of the Dao. However, the differences within the Heavenly King level are immense. The Silver-Winged Heavenly King Su Chen is currently encountering is likely one of the best among Heavenly King-level prodigies. He could kill the Bone Heavenly King he encountered two thousand years ago in no more than ten moves.
The legendary Forbidden level... Su Chen estimates this refers to monsters of Wang Yunfei's caliber, destined to become Emperors, provided they have enough luck. There might be more than just Wang Yunfei among Forbidden level monsters... unfortunately, they are all unlucky, possessing the potential to become Emperors but missing their chance.
The Silver-Winged Heavenly King also discussed with Su Chen some powerful lineages on the Emperor's path, as well as deeply hidden clans. Among them are colossal beings that have produced two Great Emperors, and terrifying lineages that have continued for millions, even tens of millions of years, boasting four or even five Emperors... They are only there to cultivate Great Emperors; even if the Dark Turmoil sweeps across the universe, not a single one will emerge to stop it, willing to fight against the Dark Turmoil.
These things only exist within the Emperor's Path. Even in his previous life, Su Chen had never heard of such a terrifying force... How difficult is it to cultivate a Great Emperor? It's not just about fighting against the geniuses of an entire universe, but also against the unparalleled geniuses of past eras. Even in the Nine Heavens Domain, the number of Great Emperors born throughout history wouldn't exceed two hands. Aside from the God-Slaying Palace, a terrifying force that had produced two Great Emperors, Su Chen had never heard of any other force capable of producing two!
A force with four...five Emperors—let alone Supreme Beings, even the current Great Emperors would likely be wary!
Silverwing Heavenly King smiled bitterly, "I can sense your immense strength. Perhaps I won't be able to reach the end in this great world, which is truly unfortunate. When I first stepped onto the ancient path, I encountered that fellow Shenyan and was defeated by him. I waited bitterly for a great era, only to encounter a forbidden being upon my birth, even though he didn't attain enlightenment... In this great era, I cannot attain enlightenment. Even if I seal myself away, I cannot live to see the next great era. My body will not decay, but after hundreds of thousands of years, my soul will also die."
Su Chen said, "You want to fight me?"
The Silverwing Heavenly King cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, saying, "The struggle for the Great Dao is a matter of utmost urgency. Although this is not the Great Age, having met you, I can no longer wait for it."
Su Chen could not refuse.
If he refused this battle, the Silverwing Heavenly King would only resent him, hindering his path to enlightenment.
To defeat the Silverwing Heavenly King honorably, even at the cost of death, was the choice.
This was the Dao heart and pride of a Heavenly King-level prodigy, something more important than life itself.
The Silverwing Heavenly King spread his wings, scattering dense runes—an incredibly terrifying physique, nearing completion. The golden divine wheel hovering above his head swirled, radiating divine light—another terrifying innate divine ability. It transformed into a silver beam, charging towards Su Chen.
Su Chen unleashed his full power. His Primordial Spirit Divine Body transformed into a Rakshasa statue. His completed divine body shook the powerful figures of the Star Domain. The Killing God Demon Embryo descended with killing intent, and the Killing God Sword's light swept across the battlefield, clashing with the Silverwing Heavenly King.
This battle, fought from a vast star field into a desolate wasteland, lasted for months. A torrent of blood rained down, and the remnants of laws stained the dead land. Within a few years, this desolate place was reborn, becoming a blessed land.
No one knew that here once fell an invincible genius who had once rivaled an ancient emperor in his youth.
The Silverwing Heavenly King was dead, killed by Su Chen.
The Killing God Demon Embryo also reached its peak at this moment!
Su Chen stayed here for 1500 years, completely suppressing the peak-stage Killing God Demon Embryo before continuing his journey deeper into the starry sky.
Another 500 years passed.
Su Chen arrived at a desolate star field.
A terrifying aura emanated from this place, seemingly capable of devouring everything, yet Su Chen felt a strange sense of familiarity.
Su Chen went to explore it.
"This is... the aura of a demonic embryo! Someone is undergoing a transformation!"
Su Chen sensed that another demonic embryo was forming in this desolate star field. Unlike his own Killing God Demonic Embryo, this was an evil that devoured all living beings. The familiar aura reminded Su Chen of an old friend, Zhou Hanchan, his sister from his previous life as Zhou Chen.
She didn't die in the Western Regions upheaval; instead, she embarked on the Emperor's Path, obtaining a great opportunity and undergoing her final transformation!
Su Chen narrowed his eyes, not seizing the opportunity to attack. He suddenly remembered something!
Su Chen left, and another three thousand years passed. He traveled to many places, leaving behind many legends, but he never found the legendary Ancient Emperor Realm. Perhaps it truly would only appear when the Great Era began.
Gradually... Su Chen disappeared without a trace. The Killing Demon Lord became a legend on the Emperor's Path, a regret in the hearts of countless forces—an invincible genius born at the wrong time.
With Su Chen's disappearance, more and more geniuses began to emerge, embarking on the Emperor's Path.
Another golden age has begun.
Ancient, invincible lineages are emerging one after another, their successors embarking on the path to emperorship.
Countless geniuses and powerful figures are also perishing.
This glorious era is filled with figures, some familiar, some unfamiliar.
A forbidden genius from the previous era is born, sweeping across all races; a legendary woman, sealed within a powerful lineage, rides a dragon, her sword dominating all directions.
A prodigy, possessing lineage from four emperors, and harboring a heart set on attaining enlightenment, embarked on a path unprecedented in history.
The curtain rises on the Golden Age!
The legend of the Slaughtering Demon Lord is gradually forgotten. This is an era of dazzling stars; their brilliance overshadows all history!