Others looked on in disbelief.
They couldn't accept what was happening.
They never imagined Chen Nan would be defeated so utterly.
But.
Even if Chen Nan had obtained the Heavenly Demon legacy and gained eight extra lives.
And now.
His soul had been extinguished nine times.
"Who says possession must involve taking a physical body?" the Human Emperor boomed with laughter. "A bunch of frogs in a well. Perhaps in your eyes, possession means plundering another's body."
"But for me, it's about possessing the fortune."
"As long as Chen Nan dies, all his fortune will belong to me."
"For example, the Everlasting Flame."
"The Pillar of Merit."
"And the qualification to rebuild the Heavenly Court."
"Mine."
"All of it is mine."
He laughed madly.
The others' expressions grew exceedingly grim.
They couldn't accept this.
Especially the Empress.
She slumped to the ground, utterly defeated.
Her eyes were filled with anguish.
How could he be dead?
Little did they know.
Chen Nan was not dead.
He was trapped in an endless darkness.
He was enveloped by the boundless void.
There was nothing here.
Not even the sound of wind.
It was like true eternity.
"Where is this?"
"Is this hell?"
"No, no, no!"
"After taking the Human Emperor's fatal blow, I should have been annihilated."
"How could I possibly have the qualifications to go to hell?"
Suddenly.
A faint glimmer of dawn appeared ahead.
He didn't know what it was.
But for him.
It was hope.
It was the direction guiding him forward.
He pushed forward with all his might, sprinting towards the light.
However.
The further he chased, the further the dawn seemed to recede.
"Why is this happening?"
"How can I get closer to that glimmer of dawn?"
"Will it approach if I stop?"
As it turned out.
Chen Nan had overthought it.
Even if he stopped.
The dawn did not approach.
Taking a deep breath.
Chen Nan's gaze was firmer than ever. "No matter what, running in the direction of the light can't be wrong."
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Outside.
"Impossible, Chen Nan cannot be dead. He is the one spoken of in prophecies, the one who will unify the Immortal Realm!" Emperor Yan roared, charging forward with his Zhenguo Sword.
Despite his severe injuries.
He was willing to trade his life for Chen Nan's.
"Scram!"
The Human Emperor swatted him away.
Infused with the Law of Annihilation.
Emperor Yan spat blood and was sent flying backward!
The Human Emperor sneered, "Who says the man who will unify the Immortal Realm, who comes from the Demon Realm, is him?"
"Do you not understand what fortune is?"
"I have possessed his fortune, therefore, I am the man who will unify the Immortal Realm."
"For example, right now."
"You have all become my vanquished foes."
"If I tell you to submit, will you dare refuse?"
Emperor Qian roared, "Human Emperor, though we are outmatched, we will never submit to you."
He felt regret over Chen Nan's death.
However.
With Chen Nan gone.
Didn't his own opportunity arise?
Even though the Empress had borne Chen Nan a daughter.
He.
Didn't mind at all.
Puchi!
The Human Emperor pointed from afar.
A streak of sword energy tore through the sky, pinning Emperor Qian to the ground.
"You want to fight me?"
"Can you possibly defeat me?" The disdain in the Human Emperor's eyes intensified.
Although their last encounter ended in a draw.
In the years that followed.
His strength had increased dramatically.
"Baili Aotian, you will die a terrible death," Emperor Qian cursed. "Even if you use all living beings as pawns, you will eventually face retribution."
"Look at your Human Emperor City. The billions of people here have all died by your hand."
"Aren't you afraid they'll turn into vengeful spirits and drag you down?"
If one were to ask which of the Eight Human Supremes.
Was least like an emperor.
It would undoubtedly be Emperor Qian.
And if one were to ask which of the Eight Human Supremes was the most carefree.
It would also be Emperor Qian.
"You are a damned coward."
"A spineless wretch."
"A timid fool who only flees during calamity."
"You only bully the weak, you are a despicable and treacherous scoundrel."
"Go to hell."
"A reincarnated saint bullying us, does that make you seem powerful?"
"No!"
"It only highlights your incompetence."
He roared to the heavens, releasing all the anger in his heart.
"Since you refuse to submit, then I shall send you to your death!" The Human Emperor was completely enraged. The Law of Annihilation surged forth, slashing towards Emperor Qian.
"How dare you kill my uncle-in-law! This Emperor will fight you to the death."
Emperor Lei shielded Emperor Qian.
He forcibly activated the destructive Great Dao within his body.
He disregarded the backlash from the Dao.
He raised his arm.
Innumerable heavenly lightning bolts appeared in the void.
Each bolt, like a colossal dragon.
Sealed off this expanse of space.
Boom, boom, boom!
Accompanied by deafening thunder.
Lightning bolts imbued with the Law of Destruction completely engulfed the Human Emperor.
But the Human Emperor stood calmly in the void, his expression filled with arrogance. "The Great Dao of Destruction is indeed terrifying."
"However."
"You have not yet fully mastered this Dao."
"What difference does your attack make to me, compared to an itch?"
He waved his hand remotely.
A sword energy appeared before Emperor Lei without warning.
It struck his shoulder, severing his right shoulder.
"It's useless!"
"Even if you all attacked me together, you couldn't kill me."
"I, Taiyi Xuantian, am the chosen one."
The Human Emperor roared with laughter.
Ever since he began his reincarnation and cultivation.
He had held firm to his conviction.
To become the strongest being in this world.
To become the supreme Saint.
Therefore.
He had glimpsed the origin of the chosen one.
And then descended to the lower realms.
Appearing by Chen Nan's side in a most fortuitous manner.
His sole purpose was to seize Chen Nan's fortune.
And now.
His plan had succeeded, how could he not be overjoyed?
"You're celebrating too soon!"
Emperor Yan ascended into the sky, the Zhenguo Sword suspended above his head.
He formed seals with both hands.
The Zhenguo Sword erupted with the might of a divine sword.
As if summoning something.
"This sword was forged with the destiny of my Yan Kingdom."
"At a crucial moment, I can borrow the destiny of my Yan Kingdom to empower it."
"Today, I will borrow the destiny of my Yan Kingdom, infuse it into this sword, and kill you to avenge my brother!"
Boom!
A terrifying force of national destiny descended upon the void.
This power originated from the Yan Kingdom.
After this battle.
Whether the Human Emperor lived or died, the Yan Kingdom's national destiny was bound to decline!
Hum!
Imbued with national destiny, the Zhenguo Sword erupted with dazzling sword energy!
Even everyone present felt an immense pressure.
"Die!"
Emperor Yan roared, wielding the Zhenguo Sword and charging towards the Human Emperor.
The Human Emperor blocked with his bare hands.
The national destiny on the Zhenguo Sword was completely absorbed by him.
A smile crept onto the Human Emperor's lips. "You all seem to have forgotten, it was I who taught Chen Nan the Art of Observing Qi."
"I am more familiar with the matter of controlling destiny than he is."
Saying so, he kicked Emperor Yan to the ground, creating a massive crater.
He exuded an air of triumph, looking at everyone, and spoke with a cold voice. "Submit, or die?"
"Wait." The Eight-Eyed Demonic Spider spoke. "I've suddenly realized a problem. We have already pledged allegiance to Chen Nan. If he dies, we too will be annihilated."
"But why are we still alive?"
The Human Emperor suddenly shivered.
He turned his gaze to the scroll in the void!
A faint flame flickered to life at the bottom of the scroll...