Chapter 3007: Unable to Repair?

In the vast starry sky, blood mist swirled. Ye Chen had left Xuan Huang Dalu, moving like a ghost, appearing and disappearing at will. The Ming Ming Great Array of the San Jie was not visible to everyone; most people only saw him standing in one place for a long time.

The array had flaws, causing the Qi of the heavens to leak out—that was the core issue.

Tian Ming Liang Di were constantly observing it. They could see the so-called Ming Ming Great Array but couldn't pinpoint the defects, which were undoubtedly related to Yong Heng. Even if they located the damaged parts, the two of them lacked the power to fix it.

In another stretch of starry sky, Ye Chen suddenly stopped and gazed quietly into the vast expanse.

Many cultivators passed by, bowing respectfully from a distance as if looking upon a deity.

“Truly unexpected that the Tenth Emperor of Great Chu has returned.”

“And it's all thanks to the Holy Body coming back; otherwise, the San Jie would have turned to historical dust by now.”

“Heaven does not abandon the heavens.”

Whispers abounded, and the expressions on people's faces as they looked at Ye Chen were filled with awe, still feeling it was surreal.

Ye Chen vanished silently once more, with no time for reminiscing.

When he reappeared, he was surrounded by Yong Heng light, standing in a vast starry sky and manipulating the universe.

He had finally taken action, beginning to repair the great array.

As Tian Ming Liang Di had anticipated, it indeed required Yong Heng; other imperial divine powers were useless.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

As the two emperors watched, the starry sky grew turbulent again. Massive demonic pillars descended one after another without warning—some from sky demons, some from calamity demons, and some from sacred demons—smashing mountains and ancient cities.

Ye Chen paid them no mind. Centered on him, a halo of Yong Heng light spread out.

The light of Yong Heng carried immortal divine power, sweeping infinitely across the starry sky. The people of the heavens felt it like a refreshing spring breeze, but the demonic pillars were met with destruction, collapsing one by one upon contact.

At the same time, Tian Ming Liang Di were also at work.

Ever since Nu Di had left and the Ming Ming Great Array had developed flaws, nearly every invasion from the outer domains had affected both realms. The defect was in the human realm, but the array connected the entire San Jie, so each time, all three were implicated.

Seeing the demonic pillars crumble, the common people felt a bit more at ease.

With an additional Heavenly Emperor-level Holy Body, things were indeed different; he could hold up the facade of the heavens.

Ye Chen withdrew his hand and ignored the realm barriers, entering Ming Jie once more.

The array in Ming Jie had no flaws, but certain array foundations needed adjustment. Across the entire San Jie, only he could accomplish this.

Ming Di followed behind, feeling rather awkward.

As a peak great emperor, he didn't even qualify as an assistant now—all because he lacked Yong Heng.

“How much longer until Tai Gu Hong Huang?”

Ming Di spoke slowly, pulling out a wine flask and handing one to Ye Chen.

“I don't know.”

Ye Chen took it and chugged it down in one go, then casually tossed the flask aside and continued altering the array foundations.

As for how far it was to Tai Gu Hong Huang, he truly had no idea.

Perhaps even Nu Di couldn't give a definite answer. The path ahead remained perilous; if even they couldn't pass through, they'd have to take a detour, making the journey even longer and requiring more time.

“I still remember when you first came to Ming Jie—how green you were back then!”

“In the blink of an eye, thousands of years have passed. No one could have predicted you'd reach the Heavenly Emperor realm.”

“If the previous supreme beings were here, they'd surely be proud.”

Ming Di kept chatting, flask in hand as he followed Ye Chen, his words a mix of sighs and melancholy. Even an emperor's supreme state of mind was overturned by this young Holy Body—he was just too powerful and astonishing.

“Keep getting sentimental, and you'll get a beating.”

Ye Chen raised his hand to adjust an array foundation, dismissing Ming Di's words as mere chatter.

Ming Di coughed dryly, filled with regret.

This regret was about not having beaten Ye Chen more back when he was still a supreme being. Now, even if he wanted to, he couldn't win. Life always left a few regrets.

Honestly, Ye Chen could hear Ming Di's inner thoughts.

In the past, Ming Di would likely have been knocked down by now, but the situation wasn't right for it—Ye Heavenly Emperor had no time.

As they went along, Ye Chen entered Tian Jie.

Having adjusted the array in Ming Jie, Tian Jie needed changes too, as the Ming Ming Great Array affected the whole body when one part moved.

Compared to Ming Di, Dao Zu was much more reserved.

At least, Dao Zu wasn't chattering away; he simply walked with his hands behind his back, quietly observing the Yong Heng divine power.

“This presence is getting even more dazzling.”

The shadow of Xuan Di was also watching, sighing endlessly. Seeing Ye Chen again was truly shocking and alarming. Not just him—even if his true self were here, he might not measure up to Ye Heavenly Emperor. That guy had become a master.

His mindset was the same as that of Qian Mian Di Ying.

All related to emperors, they knew the past events of the emperors. Compared to Ye Chen from the same era, they fell far short.

“Something's wrong.”

Above Feng Chan Xian Di, Ye Chen paused slightly, his expression furrowed as he looked into the vast sky.

Dao Zu was also observing, unsure what Ye Chen meant by "wrong."

After a long while, Ye Chen lowered his eyes, his gaze flickering uncertainly. He had underestimated this Ming Ming Great Array—it was more complex than he imagined. Tampering with the array foundations affected more, making the entire array unstable.

“You're the true god.”

Ye Chen murmured softly, speaking to Nu Di. She had truly seized heaven's fortune to create such a great array.

“Unable to repair?”

Dao Zu finally spoke, noticing Ye Chen's displeased expression.

“It requires Yao Chi to advance to the peak.”

Ye Chen took a deep breath, Yong Heng light swirling in his palm as he gently wiped through the void. He wanted to find a shortcut and had discovered a way, but it needed a major prerequisite: the San Jie of heaven, earth, and humanity must be balanced. Ming Di and Dao Zu were at the peak, but Yao Chi was at the middle level, making it extremely difficult to stabilize the Ming Ming Great Array.

“You must have thought of this before you left.”

Ye Chen's words were still directed at Nu Di; she had no reason not to see what even he could.

This doubt was easy to explain.

Tai Gu Hong Huang couldn't wait, and Nu Di couldn't wait for Yao Chi to reach the peak, so she had set out early. As for the heavens, she had no choice but to place her hopes on the three emperors, expecting the heavens to hold out until their return.

In reality, the heavens couldn't hold out at all.

Like this time, if he hadn't circled back to the heavens, the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity would likely have been utterly destroyed.

Looking toward the end of Tai Gu Road, Nu Di stood like an ice sculpture.

She had underestimated Tai Gu Road, thinking she could reach Tai Gu Hong Huang easily and return to the heavens in time.

Unfortunately, wishes were beautiful, but reality was cruel.

The path grew more dangerous with each segment, and plans couldn't keep up with changes. She was trapped on this road. She knew the crisis in the heavens and the crisis in Tai Gu Hong Huang, leaving her in a dilemma.

Buzz!

The Chaos Cauldron hummed, and Ren Wang stepped out, followed by the gods and generals of the heavens.

Their expressions were all resolute.

If Tai Gu Road needed to be paved with blood and bones, they were all willing to be those stepping stones.

“Let's try one last time.”

Nu Di's lips parted slightly, blood trickling from the corners of her mouth. She wouldn't sacrifice the gods unless absolutely necessary.

Her words were pale and powerless.

In this period, they had tried several times before. She was at her peak state, and so were the emperors, yet they still couldn't connect to the opposite side of Tai Gu Road. Another attempt would yield the same result.

This was the emperors' evasion.

Perhaps only when there was truly no hope would she make that bloody choice.

At some point, she stood up.

Like her, the emperors rose collectively, including Di Huang, whose long hair now had more silver strands.

To restore their imperial divine power, they had basically sacrificed their lifespan.

This time, they sacrificed the most; the final attempt concerned the lives of the gods.

Buzz!

Accompanied by a buzzing rumble, Tai Gu Road trembled violently, extending inch by inch, slowly at first, then faster.

Soon, Hong Yan staggered back.

Zhan Shen Xing Tian stepped forward to take her place, followed by Di Huang, and then Hou Yi as a substitute.

Jian Shen and Jian Zun were also ready at any moment.

The emperors behind took turns several times, all exhausted, while Nu Di at the forefront stood firm from beginning to end, her snow-white hair reflecting a layer of dusty years.

This was a long expedition, a war without smoke or fire, yet more grueling than a deadly battle.

There was a moment when Nu Di could see the opposite Tai Gu Road; they had seen it several times before. But seeing it and connecting it were two different things—the void in between was a chasm.

Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!

Vomiting blood echoed frequently as the great emperors collapsed one after another.

Even Di Huang, teetering on the edge, slumped down.

Nu Di at the end didn't budge, still raising her arms, fingers spread toward the opposite side, desperately channeling Yong Heng, trying to bridge the void chasm alone.

Alas, it was futile.

She too spat blood, and her immortal body finally fell with a wisp of breeze.

In that instant, she was eerily still.

The emperors behind had pale faces; another failure might mean Nu Di would truly sacrifice lives.

The gods and generals of the heavens had already emerged from the Chaos Cauldron.

They had long been prepared; it just came earlier than expected. They still had a purpose.

Nu Di was as still as a rock, silent.

The gods said nothing, silently waiting; their sacrifice would be meaningful.

Suddenly, the motionless Nu Di abruptly turned her eyes.

Not only did she turn, but she also suddenly rose, her dim eyes blooming with radiant Yong Heng.

The emperors frowned, and the gods were astonished, turning as well.

In their sight, a brilliant golden light streaked across the western sky. Looking closely, it wasn't just light—it was a person, drawing a graceful arc through the dim heavens.

It was Ye Chen's Dharma body, flashing like wind and thunder.

Though still far away, perhaps millions of li, Nu Di could see it, and so could the emperors and gods.

“That guy looks awfully familiar!”

“Yeah, like that jerk Ye Chen. Let me calculate—it's probably his Holy War Dharma body.”

“Clearly, that rascal is still alive.”

The veteran gods stroked their chins or beards, chattering endlessly, their once-dim eyes now sharp and bright, with some already grinning.

“You, how many tears will you make the common people shed?”

Hong Yan's eyes were tearful, her vision blurred, but the Dharma body's figure was crystal clear.

“The boss said to wait for him.”

The Dharma body spoke, roaring with domineering force. Before reaching this realm, his body began to fade, dissipating inch by inch, but just before vanishing, he delivered his true self's message.

“Heavenly Emperor realm.”

Nu Di smiled gently, the gloom of many days dispelled by the Dharma body's words.