Chapter 3012: Perfect Match

The Taigu Road violently shook, showing signs of imminent collapse.

Looking up at the boundless sky, countless laws appeared like bright stars, four of which were the most dazzling: Tian Ting Nu Di, Yi Dai Sheng Mo, Tian Mo Huang Di, and E Mo Huang Di. In their respective peak eras, these four were equals, capable of influencing the outcome of the Heavenly Court War.

"The lineup is even bigger than I imagined!"

Xiao Yuan Huang scratched his monkey fur, observing that the number of law bodies was astonishing and their levels were incredibly high.

The divine generals were holding up well, and the emperors were also managing.

As for Hong Yan, her delicate body trembled repeatedly, likely due to fear.

"How... how is this possible?"

The surviving Wai Yu Zhi Zun stared at the scene in the vast sky, their voices quivering. It was merely the Tian Di Tribulation, yet it had summoned four Huang Di. Although these law bodies were only at the Tian Di level, their significance was immense. Unless a supreme emperor emerged or a new path was forged, who could trigger such a grand tribulation?

Boom! Rumble!

The heavens held no thunder, yet ancient rumbles echoed. Even before the battle began, the universe seemed on the verge of shattering. Each law body lacked independent consciousness; they represented the heavens and carried omens of destruction. Strands of light descending from above were tinged with apocalyptic hues, evoking a sense of doomsday.

Ye Chen remained silent, enveloped in eternal immortal light.

Among the many law bodies in the tribulation, only Tian Ting Nu Di and Yi Dai Sheng Mo and their counterparts truly caught his eye. These were no ordinary Tian Di laws; they were of the same rank and cultivation. This would be a tough fight.

Boom!

Dou Zhan Sheng Huang launched the attack, stepping through the void and swinging his iron staff down from the sky.

Ye Chen, without hesitation, struck back with a palm, sending Dou Zhan Sheng Huang flying.

Before he could steady himself, Tai Xu Long Di charged in, slashing out a dazzling immortal river that split the heavens and earth. Ye Chen responded with dominance, stomping out the immortal river and punching Tai Xu Long Di away. He then ascended to the skies, weaving eternal light to repel Ren Huang and Kui Niu Di. The arriving Wu Zu Di and Man Zu Di fared no better, crashing into the Ba Bu Tian Long upon arrival and being flung aside on the spot.

Awkward!

Xiao Yuan Huang, Kui Niu, Long Ye, Ren Wang—all those connected to imperial lineages couldn't help but cough dryly. Their predecessors, joining forces, were still knocked off balance by Ye Chen alone. It was truly embarrassing.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

The battle erupted, as chaotic as ever, shattering the heavens and splitting the earth.

It wasn't hard to see that Ye Chen was at a clear disadvantage.

In one-on-one combat, he feared no peer, including Tian Ting Nu Di or Yi Dai Sheng Mo. The issue was that his opponents weren't just one; they were a horde. The various heavens and Heavenly Court emperors were manageable, but Tian Ting Nu Di and the others were terrifying—every strike drew blood, repeatedly cracking his imperial body.

"Is this the opponent you faced back then?"

Ye Chen fought while retreating, his mind swirling with thoughts, his heart unable to find peace.

This remark was heard only by Tian Ting Nu Di.

Only upon facing Yi Dai Sheng Mo and the others did he truly grasp their terror, especially Yi Dai Sheng Mo Huang Di, whose strength shattered his previous limits of shock. In a same-level battle, he had no confidence in defeating him.

Below, Tian Ting Nu Di merely watched in silence, her expression tinged with weariness.

Indeed, these were her opponents from back then, the most grueling battles she had fought. Had she not undergone eternal transformation and had her foes not fallen into a weakened state, history would have been rewritten, and the myriad heavens might never have existed.

Even now, recalling it filled her with lingering dread.

Like Ye Chen, she feared no one in single combat, but being surrounded by the Wai Yu forces was sheer misfortune. Yet, she had endured, turning the tide single-handedly and forging the eternal grand scheme of the three realms.

"Is he a god?"

The Wai Yu Zhi Zun watched the fight, their eyes bulging and pupils contracting. Ye Chen's prowess shattered their limits of shock; against such a massive lineup, he was actually holding his ground.

As they watched, the various Tian Di suddenly sensed a terrifying force approaching.

They were then swept into a separate space, sealed within an eternal barrier that enclosed the four directions.

The caster was, of course, Tian Ting Nu Di.

While Ye Chen underwent his tribulation, she couldn't afford to idle. Eradicating the Wai Yu Zhi Zun was the proper course.

Speaking of the Wai Yu side, their situation was utterly miserable.

Looking closely, only eight Wai Yu Tian Di remained, all swaying unsteadily and barely able to stand. From peak Tian Di to Di Dao Sheng Mo, each was missing limbs, battered and incomplete after enduring the Sheng Ti Tian Di Tribulation. They were clinging to life with half their strength gone.

"We're pros at just showing up."

The Fourth Shen Jiang emerged from the Chaos Cauldron, wielding a buzzing emperor sword, ready to join the fray.

Like him, the other emperors also stepped out.

Such opportunities for fortune were rare, and half-dead Tian Di were even rarer. Using them for tempering would yield twice the results with half the effort.

This was also the deeper intention behind Ye Chen and Tian Ting Nu Di's actions.

Achieving the Dao and becoming an emperor wasn't just for show; they needed to be pulled out for some action, whether convenient or not.

"Make it quick."

Tian Ting Nu Di said calmly, vanishing in an instant and reappearing before a E Mo Tian Di.

Thud!

Blood sprayed, dark and piercing—that E Mo Tian Di was cleaved in half with a single strike.

Fight!

The other emperors moved in unison, launching their attacks without delay.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

The already unrestful Taigu Road grew even more lively. Ye Chen was undergoing his tribulation, and the emperors were battling.

Ah!

The Wai Yu Zhi Zun howled in rage. Without the Sheng Ti Tian Di Tribulation and with most of their supremes still alive, they might have had a chance to win. But now, reversal was impossible. Tian Ting Nu Di was too powerful; no one could match her.

"Facts prove how crucial it is to have a couple of heavy hitters."

Long Ye sighed with a tsk, noting that just Ye Chen and Tian Ting Nu Di were enough to drive the Wai Yu side to despair.

"The more I look, the more they match."

Chi Yang Zi said meaningfully. Ye Da Tian Di and Tian Ting Nu Di were truly a match made in heaven and earth.

"The only one who can stand shoulder to shoulder with that woman is Ye Chen."

"If they become a pair, when Tian Ting Nu Di sees me, she'll have to call me Second Grandpa."

"Then when you see Ye Chen, you'd have to call him Old Ancestor."

The old rogues gathered again, chatting nonsense. They were already debating seniority before anything was official. If they brought Tian Ting Nu Di into the family, the entire hierarchy of the myriad heavens could rise straight to the outer cosmos.

Thud!

As the Shen Jiang chatted, Ye Chen spat blood again, struck by an E Mo Fa Ze finger and a Tian Mo punch. The arriving Yi Dai Sheng Mo nearly tore apart his sacred body. He barely escaped that patch of sky when Tian Ting Nu Di's eternal assault arrived, its immortal power bringing immortal destruction.

There were more than just them among the law bodies; there were also the successive generations of supremes.

Ye Chen wasn't afraid of one-on-one fights, but facing a swarm that piled on him was overwhelming.

"If it were an ordinary Tian Di, they'd have been wiped out eight hundred times over."

Si Tu Nan grinned and tsked. Such a destructive battle was heart-shaking to even watch, let alone endure.

"He's tough-skinned and thick-fleshed; he won't die."

Xiao Yuan Huang said with a dark expression, unsure if it was intentional or coincidental, but Ye Chen had blasted his family's predecessors dozens of times. Among all the law bodies, why target his lineage the most fiercely?

If Ye Chen could hear it, his face wouldn't look good either.

Yes, there were many law bodies in the tribulation, but his family's supremes attacked the most viciously. As the saying goes, the gun hits the bird that sticks its neck out—whoever charged first got hammered! Dou Zhan Sheng Huang was a prime example.

"It's another big pot of mixed stew."

Ming Jue stood with his hands tucked in, standing straight as he etched the scene into his eyes with his gaze. This heavenly tribulation was a massive spectacle, featuring emperors from the myriad heavens, the Hong Huang, the Heavenly Court, the Sheng Mo, the Tian Mo, and the E Mo—all at the Tian Di level. Such a scene would never repeat.

"Take it back to the master; he'll surely be delighted."

Ming Jue muttered to himself. If Ming Di was pleased, he might even pass on a few treasured secret arts.

Seeing his lecherous grin, Bai Zhi glanced at him.

Besides Bai Zhi, there were also Yue Huang, Di Xuan, and Dong Huang Tai Xin, all masters of reading minds.

"That side's finished."

Xiao Ling Wa peered over the cauldron's edge, the most up-to-date on news. The Wai Yu Tian Di had all been exterminated.

Tian Ting Nu Di was fine, without a scratch on her.

Di Huang and Hong Yan were also okay, though a bit disheveled, they weren't flushed or out of breath. As for the rest, they weren't as fortunate—half-dead Tian Di were still Tian Di, and a slap from one could flatten most. Without Tian Ting Nu Di holding the line, at least half would have been slain.

Still, this battle wasn't without opportunities.

For instance, Jian Shen Jian Zun, Xi Chen Bei Lin—they were facing Tian Di head-on for the first time, elevating their battle intent and gaining insights. With enough fortune, they might even achieve a Nitian transformation.

Compared to them, Di Huang was more straightforward, advancing directly to the mid-level on the spot.

At the same time as him, Hong Yan did the same, two pillars of golden divine light shooting up, exceptionally radiant.

However, compared to Ye Chen, they still fell short.

Looking to the vast sky, Ye Chen's battle was extremely grueling; even with eternal power supporting him, he nearly got obliterated several times.

As it was a heavenly tribulation, it would eventually end.

The booms faded at some point, and the law bodies across the sky finally halted, their forms dissipating inch by inch.

Ye Chen staggered but managed to steady himself.

His gaze lingered on Yi Dai Sheng Mo, Tian Mo Huang Di, and E Mo Huang Di. This tribulation was merely an appetizer; perhaps in the not-too-distant future, there would be a true showdown, one to the death.

The myriad heavens' supremes dissipated, and the Heavenly Court's supremes did as well.

Before vanishing, they each gave Ye Chen a smile of contentment, as happened every tribulation.

As for Yi Dai Sheng Mo and the others, their faces were twisted with malice before they faded.

In that instant, the law bodies gained awareness: the successive supremes felt content, while the Wai Yu supremes harbored resentment.

"In the years to come, there will surely be a war."

Ye Chen said lightly, enveloped once more in eternal glory, purging the killing intent from his body and healing the bloody gashes in his imperial form. He stood at the peak of the vast sky, radiating golden light like a sun, with eternal divine radiance spilling across the universe. He wasn't a god, yet he bore a god's glory; his immortality was the most dazzling hue.

The rise of the Sheng Ti was unstoppable.

With the Tian Di Tribulation dispersed, the shattered world finally returned to calm, though darkness couldn't conceal the glory.

"This feeling is truly wonderful."

Ye Chen murmured with his eyes slightly closed, comfortably twisting his neck. The gashes on his imperial body had fully healed, transforming into eternal marks etched into his true form. This destructive tribulation was also a fortune, a minor nirvana. Having survived the Tian Di Tribulation, he had become a true Tian Di.

"Passing a tribulation makes all the difference."

Many Shen Jiang rushed out, bathing in Ye Chen's eternal light, which actually replenished some of their lifespan.

Tian Ting Nu Di smiled faintly and turned toward the end of the Taigu Road.

Ye Chen sat cross-legged, having just undergone the tribulation and needing time to restore his depleted divine power.