Chapter 2642: Unsealing the Ancient Wilderness Emperor

"Not going well, Sword Master."

"The connection between the immortal elixir and the current emperor's seal is too close; the research back then was like this, and now making so many major changes all at once is truly... somewhat difficult."

The Chrono Emperor said somewhat awkwardly.

Around them, the emperors stared intently at the youth in blue robes.

During this inspection of the Jupiter Hub Longevity Garden base, many emperors heard about it and rushed here, precisely for this moment.

"You mean?"

Jiang Ding's heart stirred.

"Could the Ancient Wilderness Daoist lend us a hand?"

"As the current emperor, he should have a tremendous advantage in cultivating the immortal elixir and the Zhenyuan ginseng fruit tree—truly achieving twice the result with half the effort. Once he joins us, our research on the Zhenyuan ginseng fruit tree will surely advance by leaps and bounds, progressing rapidly."

"Do you think it feasible?"

The Chrono Emperor spoke bluntly.

He and many emperors knew this proposal was extremely dangerous. The Ancient Wilderness Emperor, as the current emperor, possesses extraordinary talent and profound accumulation; once he finds an opportunity to break the seal and emerge, many could ascend to the Eight-Character Immortal Scripture.

Eight-Character Immortal Scripture, current emperor!

What a terrifying existence!

Should such a figure arise, he would surely throw the entire Boundless Starry Sky into chaos, instantly destroying the peace of the Boundless Starry Sky that the Tai Shang Da Ri Gu Huang had painstakingly established—this is why many emperors feel somewhat embarrassed.

If not for the Tai Shang Da Ri Gu Huang's usual amiability, no one would dare utter such words.

"Very well."

Jiang Ding said casually.

"If not, then forget it..."

"Ah?!!"

The Chrono Emperor's pupils suddenly dilated.

"Sword Master, what did you just say?"

The Withering Glory Emperor and others all turned to look, some in disbelief. "Very well."

"You may not know this?"

Jiang Ding explained: "The Scarlet Rock Dragon Emperor and others have recently been trying to break the seal of the Ancient Wilderness Daoist, bringing in this Daoist as a variable, unwilling to see my family dominate alone... Although until now, I dare not step beyond the Tai Shang Da Ri domain; once outside the formation, if surrounded by more than three, I would face mortal danger, and even escape would be problematic."

Emperors of the Eight-Character Immortal Scripture Forbidden Zone are those who, throughout the long river of ancient time, possess supreme talent and combat ability; among peers, the differences are hard to widen.

"In fact, regarding this matter, I welcome its success."

"As the Ancient Wilderness Daoist, the current emperor of the Golden Age, if he remains forever sealed and cannot freely display his immortal wisdom in the Golden Age, enter the immortal slaughter chessboard, and become part of the ladder to immortality, that would be a great pity."

Jiang Ding smiled and said: "If the Ancient Wilderness Daoist wishes to free himself, he must necessarily make concessions. You, holding my sword edict, go to the Ziwei Ancient Realm to pay him a visit—you should gain something."

"The Zhenyuan ginseng fruit tree, probing the ultimate longevity of the Golden Age, is a great immortal undertaking; everyone will be interested."

"Not only the Ancient Wilderness Daoist, but also the Scarlet Rock Dragon Emperor, the Nine-Leaf Sword Emperor, the Solar Emperor... and other Daoists may seek counsel, provided they sign the Dao covenant not to disseminate immortal achievements—meaning results are shared only with the corresponding forbidden-zone emperors, not their subordinates, to maintain our advantage."

"What do you all think, fellow Daoists?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding emperors instantly realized they had underestimated this human forbidden-zone emperor.

His breadth of mind, his confidence—far surpass those of many emperors. "The Sword Master's breadth of mind is beyond what we can attain."

The Chrono Emperor and others clasped their hands in salute, heartfelt and convinced.

"Just a trifle."

"All you fellow Daoists are heroes of heaven and earth; if you cannot attain longevity, it would be too regrettable..."

As Jiang Ding spoke, he paused suddenly, gazing toward a certain part of the starry sky.

The emperors startled, some doubtful, all looked in that direction; after several breaths, they revealed boundless envy.

Boom—

Boom—boom...

In a corner of the Boundless Starry Sky, the Nine Heavens Tianhe descended from the heavens, striking a giant's body like a heavy hammer, repeatedly pounding his physique, forging his form ever more refined; primordial ancient glyphs of a deep azure hue were etched onto his skin, growing ever more profound.

The Heavenly Water Dao manifested, like the Tianhe hanging in the starry sky, the celestial Tianhe illuminating the world!

Another forbidden-zone emperor of the Eight-Character Immortal Scripture has been born!

In the upper echelons of the Boundless Starry Sky, another powerhouse has appeared, standing between heaven and earth. "Who is this?"

Someone asked.

This powerhouse could ascend to the Eight-Character Immortal Scripture within tens of thousands of years; in the long river of ancient time, he would certainly not be a nobody.

"The Hundred Battles Emperor."

"Born of the Canglan Giant clan, he is the runt of his kind, roughly human-sized, scorned since childhood, his path unsmooth, enduring countless failures, fortunate to escape death, experiencing multiple defeats and rises on the True Immortal battlefield, ultimately becoming a forbidden-zone emperor—his path is arduous, even less than many... many fellow Daoists believe he may need to slumber for millions or even tens of millions of years before becoming an Eight-Character Immortal Scripture emperor, after all, this Majesty's talent and aptitude may rank lowest among the many forbidden-zone Majesties."

The Withering Glory Emperor sighed: "Indeed, it seems we are base, failing to recognize true heroes."

"This Hundred Battles Majesty, surely a hero of enduring strength— the higher he climbs, the greater his potential, perhaps not inferior to Majesties like the Scarlet Rock Dragon Emperor."

Many emperors felt ripples in their hearts.

"Reasonable."

"Golden Age, heroes abound; how could we fall behind others?"

The Wanjong Mountain Emperor said solemnly: "The Nine-Character Immortal Scripture may not be an illusory bubble; we must strengthen ourselves."

"Quite right, quite right. 'A temporary setback does not mean eternal lag.'"

"The Hundred Battles Majesty's experience can indeed inspire us!"

"We are the paramount beings of an era in the Boundless Starry Sky—how could we just stagnate, henceforth bereft of immortality? No! This is absolutely impossible! It will certainly not happen!"

Each emperor felt a surge of heroic fervor rise in his heart.

Jiang Ding smiled as he watched them, occasionally joining the discussion, encouraging the many emperors together.

During the time when the emperors discussed the Dao, the Tai Shang Da Ri Gu Huang Realm underwent many changes, mainly a great explosion in longevity elixir and immortal cultivation technology among the supreme and lower ranks, with various longevity pills, secret arts, magic treasures, blessed lands, and so on emerging in abundance, and at prices much lower than in other realms, which sparked fervent longing among many cultivators.

Within the Tai Shang Da Ri Immortal Dynasty, many supreme cultivators who had slumbered and revived since the Ninth Immortal Dynasty era began to receive partial longevity opportunities, extending their own lifespans.

The Tai Shang Da Ri Gu Huang finally fulfilled part of his promise, not abandoning those who, from the Ninth Tai Shang Da Ri Immortal Dynasty era, had crossed vast stretches of time to follow him into the Golden Great Age.