Chapter 441 Twelve Level Nine Ancient Emperors! - Socially Anxious Witch in the Apocalypse

Guang Jin Ancient Emperor and Yuan Yin Ancient Emperor, armed with the supreme divine weapons bestowed by He Yuan Great Emperor, were making their way to the exit of the Star Realm Sea through the teleportation array. On the journey, both were filled with excitement and anticipation. Never before had they embarked on such a bountiful mission. Simply carrying the supreme divine weapons gifted by He Yuan Great Emperor, they could attain endless insights and witness immense self-improvement. Only now did they realize the vast gap between themselves and a great emperor. How to put it? If they were to face off against the supreme divine weapons in their hands, they might not necessarily emerge victorious, perhaps finding themselves in grave danger. Both at the ninth level, the title of a great emperor was truly terrifying! This time, they would be fighting alongside these top-tier divine weapons; it's hard to imagine how exhilarating it would be! The only question lingered: which ninth-level experts had the other factions sent? Several hours later, the two arrived at the exit of the Star Realm Sea. By then, several ninth-level experts were already waiting there. Unlike previous outings, none of the ninth-level powerhouses brought subordinates for this mission. Who would have thought that the ninth-level experts from various factions of the Star Realm Sea, who usually clashed at every encounter, would suddenly join forces one day? Such news would be disgraceful if it got out, even though they were uniting to combat the foreign enchantress threatening the Star Realm Sea. Moreover, if any genius within their ranks uncovered the truth of the Star Realm Sea and exposed it, the repercussions would be dire. Guang Jin Ancient Emperor and Yuan Yin Ancient Emperor exchanged glances, their expressions steady as still water, and walked forward. It seemed they were among familiar faces. By the entrance, stood two ninth-level subordinates under the command of Yun Lan Great Emperor. Liu Guang Ancient Emperor, with his inscrutable divine light technique, seldom left any opponent unscathed when struck by his attacks. Guang Jin Ancient Emperor had previously faced Liu Guang Ancient Emperor several times, and if not for prior preparations with a proxy, he would have been slain in the first confrontation. His proxy, once struck by Liu Guang's light, had its governing laws entirely illuminated, subsequently dispersing like flowing light. However, leveraging this experience, Liu Guang Ancient Emperor gained no significant advantage in subsequent battles. Zhu Li Ancient Emperor's mystical abilities bridged light and darkness. Plunge into darkness, and those trapped would self-ignite like candles. Submerge into light, and foes find their movements irrevocably sealed. His formidable power garnered respect and caution among many ninth-level experts. Numerous ninth-level entities within the Star Realm Sea suffered losses at the hands of Zhu Li Ancient Emperor, yet none perished. Guang Jin Ancient Emperor, perplexed by Zhu Li Ancient Emperor's decision not to kill adversaries, now understood during this united mission against the enchantress. Thanks to such unrivaled achievements, Zhu Li Ancient Emperor held the esteemed title of the foremost under the emperors of the Star Realm Sea. Anyone aspiring to ascend to the rank of a great emperor must first contend with Zhu Li Ancient Emperor. Incredibly, some rumors even postulated that Zhu Li Ancient Emperor had already achieved emperor-level status, though unverified. For him to join the battle against the enchantress underscored the formidable challenge she posed to their ninth-level assembly. Such a coalition, Guang Jin Ancient Emperor reckoned, might even suffice to confront two great emperors simultaneously. "Guang Jin, Yuan Yin, you've arrived," a voice emanated from behind. The speaker exuded grace, resembling a scholar. This was Shu Yi Ancient Emperor, a ninth-level powerhouse under Wen Tian Great Emperor. In his hand, he held a bamboo scroll, reportedly excavated from an ancient site in a forgotten universe. When unveiled, the bamboo scroll resonated with the three thousand prime laws, conjuring a unique combat domain for Shu Yi Ancient Emperor. Within this realm, Shu Yi Ancient Emperor was nearly invincible. However, the tremendous energy required meant he couldn't maintain it for long. A grand masterstroke usable perhaps once in ten thousand years, rendering it somewhat of a novelty. "Brother Shu Yi, it's been too long," Guang Jin and Yuan Yin nodded with smiles. Their gazes shifted to the striking woman beside Shu Yi Ancient Emperor—Luo Hong Ancient Emperor. Clad in resplendent crimson, Luo Hong Ancient Emperor exuded an isolated and aloof aura, viewing everyone with a cold demeanor. In private, however, she was an unrestrained drinker, with a poisonous and ruthless heart that defied common sense. Rumor had it Luo Hong Ancient Emperor annihilated twenty-one grand universes before entering the Star Realm Sea, her attire forged from the murderous essence of those universes. The fact that such a figure was under the tutelage of the virtuous Wen Tian Great Emperor suggested he wasn't as honorable as presumed. Even as these thoughts emerged, Guang Jin promptly dismissed them. After all, Wen Tian Great Emperor openly allied with He Yuan Great Emperor, and disparaging him could lead to detection, a risk not worth contemplating. Luo Hong Ancient Emperor directly walked past, ignoring Guang Jin and Yuan Yin, leaving Shu Yi in an awkward position. Offering a brief nod in apology, Shu Yi quickly followed after Luo Hong. Regardless of Luo Hong's nature, Wen Tian's decision to deploy her against the enchantress signified the gravity of the threat. To date, six ninth-level experts, wielding top-tier divine weapons—who would dare confront such might head-on? The enchantress was likely to meet her end with a wry smile. An hour passed before four more ancient emperors finally appeared. A woman in a pure white robe, exuding sanctity, was Serene Ancient Emperor. Beside her stood a one-eyed giant draped in sheets, Harlan Ancient Emperor. Both served under Holy Song Great Emperor. Serene Ancient Emperor's domain was holy light, and under its influence, all existence was compelled to convert to a state of holy light. Agree to transform, or perish—there was no alternative. Before arriving at the Star Realm Sea, Serene Ancient Emperor had unified a universe, launching numerous cosmic wars. Her ultimate aim was to convert these realms into holy light universes, dominated solely by the laws of holy light. Her zeal led to the catastrophic detonation of six holy light universes, leaving her gravely wounded. Holy Song Great Emperor, passing by, rescued her and ushered her into the Star Realm Sea. During previous Star Realm Sea conflicts, Guang Jin never saw Serene Ancient Emperor participate, making her presence today all the more startling. Observing the distortions in holy light surrounding Serene Ancient Emperor, he instinctively recoiled. Here was a true fanatic. Ascending to the ninth level without self-destruction was nothing short of miraculous. Harlan Ancient Emperor, a battlefield acquaintance, regularly exchanged strikes before retiring post-battle. His primary weapon was a heavily notched two-handed greatsword, rumored to be forged from a compressed universe. Yet, due to his reticence, Harlan never confirmed its origins. Today, however, he bore a different greatsword granted by Holy Song Great Emperor—a top-tier divine weapon embodying the force to obliterate universes. A mere glance projected an overwhelming, domineering aura. The emperors spared no expense. Alongside them were Mu Gu Ancient Emperor and Mo Ji Ancient Emperor, formidable ninth-level experts under Holy Demon Great Emperor. Their titles were self-explanatory, underscoring their profound identity within the cosmic sea—representatives of the demonic archway. Such titles, reviled and hunted in conventional universes, were a regular presence in the Star Realm Sea. They symbolized the demon's path. Naturally, this didn't equate to approval from Guang Jin and Yuan Yin, who harbored intense disdain regardless of their shared mission against the enchantress. Surprisingly, Mu Gu and Mo Ji walking alongside Serene and Harlan suggested an unlikely peace. Even in a place like the Star Realm Sea, Holy Demon Great Emperor reigned over 106 star regions populated with countless life-bearing planets. Mu Gu and Mo Ji ruled over several of these. Mu Gu Ancient Emperor subjugated the life forms he governed, implanting them with venomous parasites, breeding and refining the ultimate venom across millennia of despair. To manage this operation smoothly and instill hope, he subtly altered governing laws, ensuring any attempt at cultivation mandated ingesting pill-containing parasite eggs—a symbiotic cultivation with the life forms, awaiting harvest at maturity. In some twisted irony, parasites believed they were masters of countless life planets. Talents resisting found themselves engulfed in despair when facing Mu Gu Ancient Emperor after obliterating one nest after another. Conversely, Mo Ji Ancient Emperor preferred retaining a semblance of decency and avoided Mu Gu's extreme measures. He captured prodigious talents from his domain, extracting their cells, then releasing them. Subsequently, he embarked on cloning research, refining genes, pairing, and cloning to cultivate requisite materials. In this process, any clone exhibiting superior aptitude was nurtured until it reached its zenith, only to meet an untimely demise. In the absence of such potential, they'd be absorbed into the 'Ten Thousand Souls Banner.' Females served as living vessels, placed in incubation chambers, continually bearing offspring in an endless cycle. Occasionally, when individuals uncovered Mo Ji Ancient Emperor’s research bases and exposed him, he would courteously hold a press conference to explain, “I’m benevolent; they’re all clones. I’m using technology here; who are you to point fingers?” “If you don’t believe me, go ahead and verify if the originals are still alive.” “When you sought treatment at my clinic, did you forget where those perfectly matching organs and bodies came from? Did you really think I conjured them with mystical powers? Truth be told, everyone here has been complicit.” After his statement, he would casually slap to death anyone with dissenting views, absorbing their souls into the 'Ten Thousand Souls Banner'. Recalling Maji Ancient Emperor’s infamous 'Ten Thousand Souls Banner', Guang Jin Ancient Emperor remembered He Yuan Great Emperor mentioning it once. Were it not for the several wars in the Star Realm Sea, Mo Ji's banner would have far surpassed conventional supreme divine weapons. Terrifying indeed! Though Mo Ji Ancient Emperor arrived grinning, the lack of greetings from anyone made him snort indifferently, choosing to remain silent afterward. Guang Jin Ancient Emperor barely spared him a glance before averting his gaze. The dark miasma enveloping Mo Ji Ancient Emperor was unsettlingly distorted and indefinable. He had grave suspicions that this indescribable miasma had developed sentience, coexisting with Mo Ji Ancient Emperor, biding its time to turn on him. The last two ninth-level arrivals were twins, male and female, under the command of Xue Ling Great Emperor. Mi Te Ancient Emperor and Mi Ya Ancient Emperor. Xue Ling Great Emperor's path adhered to the Avenue of Blood, suggesting some correlation for his subordinates. Yet, Mi Te and Mi Ya Ancient Emperors wielded the Avenue of Melody, utterly distinct from the Blood Avenue, baffling many. Then again, scrutinizing further, Guang Jin and Yuan Yin’s avenues differed from He Yuan Great Emperor’s too. Thus, it wasn’t wholly unreasonable. Mi Te and Mi Ya Ancient Emperors rarely appeared on Star Realm Sea’s battlegrounds, leaving Guang Jin Ancient Emperor scant informed about them. Rumor held that Xue Ling Great Emperor’s own pathway had abnormal disruptions, frequently plunging him into berserk states. At such times, Mi Te and Mi Ya were needed to play music, lulling Xue Ling Great Emperor into slumber to prevent incidents, though the truth of this was unclear. If true, why deploy them, this time around, in lieu of Xue Ling Great Emperor himself? And if untrue, the origins of such rumors were perplexing. After all, one cannot simply fabricate tales about great emperors. This supposed tale might have three parts truth to seven parts fiction, yet it underscored Mi Te and Mi Ya’s prowess nonetheless. “Everyone's here, let’s set off, and we'll discuss strategy on the way,” Guang Jin Ancient Emperor suggested. At that moment, he represented He Yuan Great Emperor. With He Yuan’s dominion over the central region of the Star Realm Sea, chairing the meeting was most fitting. None of the gathered ninth-level ancient emperors objected and moved toward the teleportation array. Being ancient emperors, utilizing a single teleportation array was infeasible due to capacity limits. Moments later, twelve ninth-level ancient emperors of the Star Realm Sea emerged from the Star Realm Sea, arriving at the shattered Star Realm City. Gazing at the fragmented city amidst chaos, none of the twelve registered sadness or joy. They picked a relatively intact piece of land to land upon. Scattered around were remnants of pristine temples where various divine beings were hastily dismantling barrier formations and looting remaining treasures, unaware of the twelve ninth-level emperors' descent. To swiftly eliminate the enchantress, they refrained from overt displays or actions, concealing their presence to prevent alerting her. “Dispose of them,” Yuan Yin Ancient Emperor said, raising his hand and seizing the resident deities from their temples. Without seemingly moving, the captured deities disintegrated into icy fragments, adding a snowy beauty to the devastated lands. “Please,” Guang Jin Ancient Emperor gestured. The twelve ancient emperors took their seats atop individual deity pillars within the temple. A special domain enveloped the temple and its land, concealing them within the chaos. Guang Jin spoke, “To ensure this mission’s infallibility, we should strategize.” Mo Ji Ancient Emperor remarked, “A mere enchantress from a resource-poor universe, who fortuitously killed three ninth-levels—are you all truly this intimidated?” Mu Gu Ancient Emperor countered, “It’s essential to ensure precision; her body could nourish my parasites and be useful to your cloning.” Mo Ji licked his lips, agreeing, “You’re right.” He was already fantasizing about his upcoming groundbreaking experiment. Using cells from a ninth-level enchantress to clone vessels, which would then birth countless offspring... It could indeed be his path to becoming a great emperor! Witnessing Mu Gu and Mo Ji’s expressions, Guang Jin Ancient Emperor felt a shift in his own demeanor and swiftly intervened, “Mu Gu, Mo Ji, restrain your thoughts!” Mo Ji laughed, “What, do you see her as a great emperor?” “No, it’s all about foolproofing,” Guang Jin Ancient Emperor replied. “Don’t we all hope she’s a newly ascended great emperor?” Mo Ji, upon hearing this, refrained from rebuttal, instead chuckling in agreement. Mu Gu regarded them meaningfully. It appeared dissent existed among the ninth-level ancient emperors present. Long ago in the Star Realm Sea, new great emperors emerged continuously. Yet, in recent millennia, no new great emperors surfaced. How could this persist? Unbeknownst to the twelve ancient emperors reaching consensus, the intense malevolence from Mo Ji and Mu Gu had inadvertently caught Su Miao’s attention. Exiting her domain after concluding research on the ninth-level divine persona, she met the sight of malevolence, dark as a death sun. Was the malice emanating from the shattered Star Realm City? (End of Chapter)