Chapter 3010: Peak of Yaochi

The Taigu Road was dim and without light.

At the farthest end, a throng of people gathered—the gods and generals of the various heavens, drinking until their faces were flushed and their necks were thick.

Waiting was endless, so they had to find something to amuse themselves.

All the emperors sat cross-legged, still recovering their divine power, while the Nu Di continued to hold the line.

"Ye Chen that fellow, he wouldn't have gotten lost, would he?"

Dongzhou Wuwang took a swig of wine, gazing towards the western heavens for the umpteenth time.

"It must be that the various heavens are in trouble, leaving him no time to worry about us."

Zaohua Shenwang said leisurely, knowing that the outsiders wouldn't allow the Three Realms to rest easy.

On this matter, the Nu Di was most aware.

The flaw in the grand array was like a gaping hole—the longer it went on, the wider it would tear. Ye Chen's delay in arriving likely meant he was working on repairs, provided that Yaohchi could advance to her peak.

In the end, it was the mess she had left behind.

It was fortunate that Ye Chen had taken a detour through the various heavens and comprehended eternity; otherwise, the consequences would have been unpredictable.

"It's done."

Suddenly, she parted her lips slightly and glanced at the vast sky, though no one heard her speak.

As soon as her words fell, a beam of immortal radiance shot up from Yunu Peak.

The Donghuang Nu Di had awakened. In her dream, she had spent a full millennium recovering her senses, overcoming that tribulation and seizing a heaven-defying fortune. From the mid-stage of the Great Emperor realm, she had fought her way all the way to the Great Emperor peak realm.

Awkward!

Mingdi cleared his throat, recalling how many vicissitudes of life he had endured back in the day to advance to the peak. That young Nu Di, however, had progressed as if she were using a god-level cheat, reaching the peak in just over a millennium.

Even Daozu's smile seemed unnatural.

The people of the Shengti lineage were all heaven-defying talents—the youngest Young Emperor, the youngest Peak Emperor, the youngest Heaven Emperor level—all from their family. They had monopolized the records from Quasi-Emperor to Heaven Emperor.

Looking at the Donghuang Nu Di, she was truly peerless and radiant.

The entire Yunu Peak and the entire Great Chu were manifesting emperor path visions, with all things gaining spirituality.

Ye Chen had already entered the starry sky.

With Yaohchi's advancement, the three supreme cultivators' powers were now evenly matched, barely balancing the Three Realms. He used eternity to manipulate the cosmos and created a patch to mend the array's flaw, allowing it to function normally.

This was quite a taxing feat in terms of divine power.

Due to the flaw being mended, all living beings suddenly felt the cosmos become even more vast, with the invisible suppression growing stronger. Now, if outsiders invaded again, from the supreme beings down to the demon soldiers, they would face even greater suppression.

On this day, the Three Realms burst with brilliant colors, and immortal waterfalls cascaded from the nine heavens.

The grand array in the void was operating normally again, its hidden gap finally filled by eternity.

By the time Ye Chen truly steadied himself, he was already in the Tianhuang starry sky.

What he left for all living beings was a single silhouette. After mending the array's flaw, he was utterly exhausted. Anyone who could see him would sense an ancient weariness from his back.

"May the various heavens' expeditionary army return to find the Three Realms still intact."

With his back to the various heavens, Ye Chen uttered a hoarse phrase, then opened the door to the Taigu Road.

Under the watchful eyes of the world, he gradually walked away.

The tenth sovereign of Great Chu, the supreme among emperors, didn't even have time to bid farewell to his family.

Ye Ling was very sensible, and the Donghuang Nu Di merely watched him go.

Once the Taigu Road portal closed, people still gazed in that direction—it was another path of conquest.

"Ninth Mother."

Ye Ling lowered her head and gently tugged at Yaohchi's sleeve, her eyes misty with tears.

"Your father has never disappointed all living beings."

Ji Ningshuang smiled softly and gently stroked Ye Ling's head, but her gaze was fixed towards the Tianhuang direction.

"Getting old, and no one to care for me."

Mingdi sighed, clutching his old waist, and diligently continued forging the emperor path light pillar.

Daozu was the same, full of drive.

There was no choice—almost all the eternity light pillars had been planted in the human realm by Ye Chen.

"Heal your wounds, and do it quickly."

After seeing Ye Chen off, everyone returned to their caves. The outsiders could attack at any moment.

Yaohchi also turned to go, needing to stabilize her realm.

The war-torn various heavens finally welcomed a precious time for rest and recovery, while that eternal immortal river and those radiant eternity light pillars were filled with light, dispelling the world's darkness.

Here, Ye Chen sped along like wind and thunder.

In his eyes lingered a trace of worry—the flaw might have been patched, but it didn't mean it was complete.

After all, the grand array had been set up by the Nu Di.

In other words, there was still a possibility it could break again, and the time left for them might be short.

As he spoke, he exited the passage and re-entered the Taigu Road.

This journey was unimpeded, and his speed was nearly on par with eternity.

Boom! Boom!

The Taigu Road was not calm; as he passed, cracks burst open, and outsider supremes sneaked in.

Ye Chen showed no mercy, destroying as many as came.

In the dim heavens, light emerged—it was the brilliant eternity immortal river, devouring everything in its path.

"Eternity Immortal River."

At the farthest end of the Taigu Road, the Nu Di suddenly turned back. She didn't see Ye Chen, but she caught the scent of the eternity immortal river. Her tone was full of surprise; she had searched for so long without finding it, only to discover it with him.

"Such a big commotion—must be our Ye Heaven Emperor arriving."

Xiao Yuan Huang casually tossed aside his wine flask, scratched his monkey fur, and stood up, his dim eyes suddenly sparkling.

"No sign of him, just his aura first."

Renwang rubbed his eyes, unsure if he was drunk or dazzled by the brilliance.

Boom!

Accompanied by a boom, the entire Taigu Road trembled violently—it was the sound of Ye Chen's foot landing.

His figure finally entered everyone's view.

In that instant, except for the Nu Di, everyone including the emperors felt their hearts quiver. His aura was overwhelmingly powerful, his presence majestic, like the entire universe bearing down on them.

"Boss."

The Chaos Ding shot toward him like a divine light, joined by the Chaos Fire and Chaos Thunder.

"I've kept you all waiting."

Ye Chen arrived in an instant, and as he passed by Hongyan, he gently touched her peerless face.

Hongyan shot him a sideways glance, her beautiful eyes flashing with fire.

Do not gaze improperly; the emperors all tucked away their hands. Boldly flirting with an emperor path sacred body—only Ye Chen dared.

"I truly underestimated you."

Even the aloof Nu Di showed a faint smile. Ye Chen's return was truly inspiring.

"Give me a moment."

Ye Chen sat cross-legged; his divine power was depleted, nearly exhausted from repairing the array.

No one disturbed him; the gods and generals were all stuffed into the Chaos Ding.

However, those individuals wouldn't stay quiet—a row of heads poked out from the ding's opening.

"Sworn brothers, aren't you two embarrassed?"

Riyue Shenzi glanced at Kuiniu and Xiao Yuan Huang. Ye Chen was already a Heaven Emperor, while you two were still Quasi-Emperors.

"With the old folks holding the line up front?"

The two took it in stride, but looking at figures like tuntian Mozun at the supreme peak, that was truly embarrassing.

Outside, the emperors had surrounded Ye Chen, channeling their divine power into him.

With Ye Chen's divine power depleted, theirs would serve as seeds of power, sprouting and growing.

The one with the most profound divine abilities was still the Heavenly Court Nu Di.

She didn't know what immortal technique she used, lightly pointing a finger at Ye Chen's brow and drawing out the eternity immortal river within him. The terrifying power revived to its fullest, with unending eternal divine force surging like an ocean.

"What is the origin of this Eternity Immortal River?"

Ye Chen closed his eyes and sent a mental message; the eternal power came too suddenly, even making him grunt involuntarily.

"It formed naturally, immortal and inexhaustible."

The Nu Di spoke softly, then withdrew her jade finger. Her words held deep meaning; in the future, this Eternity Immortal River would be useful—for instance, when facing an unbeatable foe, it could open another Taigu Road. It might take more time than continuing the current one, but it would avoid the enemy.

This path would only be taken as a last resort.

Opening a Taigu Road was far more difficult than continuing one, and the worst part was how time-consuming it was.

After a long while, Ye Chen stabilized the eternity and suddenly rose to his feet.

In the same instant, the Nu Di formed a seal with one hand, and that ancient immortal array floated up beneath her feet again.

Ye Chen stepped forward to stand beside her.

Behind them were Di Huang and Hongyan, while the remaining emperors were backups.

Buzz!

A buzzing sound arose, and the Taigu Road, which had been retracting, suddenly extended outward. Its speed was so fast that it left the emperors in awe. With an additional Heaven Emperor sacred body, the difference was like night and day.

The one who felt it most acutely was the Nu Di.

Before Ye Chen's return, she had borne ninety percent of the pressure; now, it was split fifty-fifty with him.

"Much lighter now."

Hongyan chuckled lightly. With those two great figures holding the front, the pressure had dropped to the minimum.

"Seems like we have nothing to do."

The Fourth Shenjiang coughed dryly. Looking at how quickly the Taigu Road was being extended, it was beyond just "fierce." At this rate, they could reach the other side without needing substitutes, and without any pressure.

"How are the Three Realms?"

The Heavenly Court Nu Di turned her head and glanced at Ye Chen, finally asking the question.

"The various heavens' destiny remains vast and enduring."

Ye Chen smiled, his eternal immortal light growing even stronger. Due to the Nu Di's guidance, he sensed the profound wonders of the Eternity Immortal River, which was continuously providing divine power. Di Huang and Hongyan were growing weaker, while he was the opposite.

The Nu Di smiled and withdrew her gaze, the eternal aura around her becoming even more dazzling.

As the two channeled eternity together, the speed of extending the Taigu Road surged dramatically.

"I can see it."

It was still Xiao Ling Wa who shouted loudly; he could vaguely make out the Taigu Road on the other side.

"The outsiders' forces are quite formidable."

Xingtian pulled out his battle axe, seeing it more clearly than Xiao Ling Wa. At the end of the opposite Taigu Road, figures stood densely packed, with overwhelming demonic aura shrouding that realm. There were many Great Emperors and quite a few Heaven Emperor levels.

"Quick battle."

Houyi also drew his battle spear, fiercely cracking his neck, ready for a fierce fight.

"We five can just be extras."

The Son of the Plane glanced at the Fourth Shenjiang, then at Jianzun and Jianshen. Now, they were truly strong—with a Heaven Emperor level Nu Di and a Heaven Emperor level sacred body, their lineup was powerful enough.

Boom!

Soon after, booms echoed through the cosmos as the eastern and western segments of the Taigu Road collided violently.

Instantly, a large swath of outsider supremes was shaken off.

The Heaven Emperor levels were fine, and the emperor path sacred demons held up, but the demon soldiers and generals were miserable, their souls scattering on the spot.

"Battle!"

Xingtian roared, charging ahead with his battle axe, Houyi at his side, both brimming with fighting spirit.

In the end, the two Great Emperors were grabbed one in each hand by Ye Chen and pulled back.

Then, these two were thrown into Ye Chen's Chaos Ding by the Ye Heaven Emperor. Also drawn in were Di Huang, Hongyan, and the others—since it was to be a quick battle, he had a more direct method.

Now, with the outsider supremes' forces so large, it was the perfect time for a heavenly tribulation.