Chapter 2076 : A Realm of Severed Destiny

Regarding all of this, the observing Eldrin Chen offered no further comment.

Only after the others had departed did Eldrin Chen speak thoughtfully, saying, "In this tribulation, the Heavenly Path [the supreme natural order and law of the cosmos] has suffered a grievous wound. The destinies of the nine Mandate of Heaven Divine Sovereign [Divine Sovereigns who embody the Celestial Mandate] have been severed outright by the Blazing Center Supreme."

"For the prodigies of the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, this could be considered a great opportunity bestowed by fate itself."

The Great Abyss Immortal Sage [an ancient and venerable sage] nodded slightly before speaking. "Within our Southern Abyss Seven Domains, there are several Person of Destiny [individuals marked by profound fate]."

"The Celestial Mandate they carry may very well find its fulfillment within this new world."

As the Great Abyss Immortal Sage spoke in measured tones, the various Chaos Heavenly Emperor [Heavenly Emperors presiding over primordial chaos] present revealed complex expressions, each gaining a flash of profound understanding.

A major Primordial Domain [a nascent, foundational world born from chaos] where the Heavenly Path has been grievously wounded carries an astonishingly potent concentration of Mandate of Heaven Power [the metaphysical power of the Celestial Mandate].

Furthermore, the abrupt severing of the destinies of the nine Mandate of Heaven Divine Sovereign will inevitably alter the preordained structure of this newborn Primordial Domain.

With the nine Mandate of Heaven Divine Sovereign gone and the Heavenly Path fallen into deep, wounded slumber, both the path of cultivation and the very Mandate of Heaven [the authority to rule granted by heaven] within this world now stand vacant.

Should anyone be able to enter this newborn Primordial Domain, they would have the chance to contend for its Celestial Mandate.

And the method to contend for the Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule or achieve supreme power] lies in disseminating the path of cultivation within this world, thereby guiding its inhabitants to repair the damaged Heavenly Path Origin [the foundational source of the world's natural laws and spiritual energy].

Ultimately, based on their contribution to restoring the Primordial Domain [a nascent, foundational world in its earliest stages of formation], the nine most powerful among these disseminators of the Path will inherit the Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule or achieve supreme power] of the Nine Great God Sovereigns.

This means that within this newly born Primordial Domain [a nascent, foundational world in its earliest stages of formation], at least nine supreme powerhouses at the Sage Ascendant [a realm of power just below that of a true Sage] level will be born.

"So, the Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule or achieve supreme power] for Worthy Remembrance and Worthy Pursuit lies within this newborn Primordial Domain [a nascent, foundational world in its earliest stages of formation]."

Eldrin Chen's thoughts churned, and he could not help but recall the fated destinies of Worthy Pursuit Chen and Worthy Remembrance Chen.

Many years ago, Worthy Remembrance Chen was taken as the final disciple by the Primordial Genesis Path Ancestor, the fundamental reason being that Worthy Remembrance Chen carried the Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule or achieve supreme power], possessing at least the potential to reach the Sage Ascendant [a realm of power just below that of a true Sage] level.

As for Worthy Pursuit Chen, he originally lacked such a Mandate. However, after reincarnating while carrying the 'Enlightened One's World-Salvation Scripture', his fate also changed, and a trace of Mandate of Heaven Power [the power associated with the divine right to rule] manifested upon him.

In truth, it was not just these two. The 'Defying Heaven' from the Primordial Domain of Myriad Gods was also a Person of Destiny [one chosen by fate for a great purpose]. It now appears he is one of the nine bearers of the Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule or achieve supreme power] for this newborn Primordial Domain [a nascent, foundational world in its earliest stages of formation] as well.

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, letting out a soft sigh before lifting his gaze to look at the others beside him.

Yet within the void, whether it was the various Chaos Heavenly Emperor or the peerless Sage Ascendant, a flicker of desire surfaced in their expressions.

Although the truly high-tier resources within this nascent Primordial Domain had been thoroughly scavenged, the nine strands of Mandate of Heaven at the Sage Ascendant level were still enough to stir their hearts.

At this moment, within Void Heaven, the figure of imposing stature, the Ant Heavenly Emperor, spoke. His voice carried a tone of calm as he declared, "The Mandate of Heaven of a nascent Primordial Domain holds no use for those above the Sage Ascendant realm."

"In my view, none of us should intervene personally. Let our disciples and followers contend for the Mandate of Heaven of this newborn Primordial Domain."

Upon hearing this, the gathered figures all gave slight nods of agreement.

The 'Tai Yan Divine Sovereign' from the Primordial Domain of Myriad Gods stroked his long beard and added with a smile, "Since that is the case, let it depend on the skill of our respective disciples."

"It is only fitting."

The others voiced no objections to this arrangement.

After all, within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains, the Tai Yan Divine Sovereign, the Solar Heavenly Emperor, and the Ant Heavenly Emperor were collectively acknowledged as the three supreme Heavenly Emperor.

With two of these three voicing their stance, the others naturally had no cause for dissent.

Witnessing this, Tai Nie Divine Sovereign spoke no further. With a flick of his sleeve, he vanished into the depths of the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things originate].

The other Heavenly Emperors and Sage Ascendants present exchanged glances tinged with inscrutable meaning. Then, without a sound, they too retreated back to their domains within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

After they had departed, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Primordial Mire Path Master and Great Abyss Immortal Sage, letting out a soft sigh. "It seems the Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule granted by the cosmos] for this nascent Primordial Domain will be a fierce contest, a true clash of titans."

The two men nodded in agreement. Great Abyss Immortal Sage offered a faint smile. "Although we Heavenly Emperors and Sage Ascendants will not personally intervene, we must remember that the Chaos Heavenly Emperor is orchestrating events from the shadows."

"To vie for a Mandate of Heaven of this magnitude will be no easy feat."

Hearing this, Primordial Mire Path Master spoke up. "In that case, let us make a pact. Our disciples should watch over and support one another in this endeavor."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod, a trace of a smile finally gracing his features.

With nothing more to discuss, they did not linger. Turning, they traversed the Chaos once more, returning to the Primordial Immortal Domain.

Upon his return to the Primordial Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen immediately summoned Exquisite Jiang and the other senior leaders. He recounted the entire sequence of events to them, leaving no detail untold.

After listening, Exquisite Jiang [the wife of Eldrin Chen] pondered for a moment before speaking, "Our eldest son and our daughter's Heavenly Mandate [a profound destiny tied to cosmic fate and cultivation potential] lies within this. We absolutely cannot miss such an opportunity."

Eldrin Chen [the patriarch of the Chen Clan] nodded in agreement, then continued, "To prevent this battle for the Heavenly Mandate from escalating into a conflict on the scale of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a legendary, world-shaking war between supreme beings]..."

"...the various Heavenly Emperor [supreme sovereigns who have attained the pinnacle of cultivation] have thus made a pact. Those who enter this tribulation may bring at most one Path Guardian [a protector or guide for a cultivator on their path], and the guardian's cultivation must not exceed the Great Emperor Realm [the realm of a Great Emperor, a sovereign-level power]."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort [another wife of Eldrin Chen] inquired, "What is your intention, my husband?"

"I intend to have Sword Mystery Great Emperor and Immortality Great Emperor enter the tribulation," he declared. "They shall serve as Path Guardians for Worthy Pursuit and Worthy Remembrance."

Upon hearing this plan, everyone present nodded their assent.

While Eldrin Chen commanded many powerful figures, only Sword Mystery Great Emperor and Immortality Great Emperor could truly be considered Invincible Great Emperor [a Great Emperor whose power is peerless within their realm].

With their assistance, their chances of seizing the Heavenly Mandate would be significantly greater.

Seeing no objections, Eldrin Chen summoned Worthy Pursuit Chen and Worthy Remembrance Chen.

Many years had passed, and the cultivation of Worthy Pursuit Chen and Worthy Remembrance Chen had reached profound heights. Worthy Remembrance Chen's progress had been especially swift; she had already been at the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier [the eighth tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, a high level of sovereign power] for many years.

With the nurturing of both the Returning Abyss Path Ancestor and the Primordial Genesis Ancestral Court, his cultivation was not only exceptionally powerful, but his foundation could also be described as truly astonishing.

It could be said that the combat prowess of Worthy Remembrance Chen had long since stepped into the domain of the top-tier Great Emperor.

Compared to Worthy Remembrance Chen, the foundation of Worthy Pursuit Chen was also heaven-defying, his aptitude and potential were extraordinary, and his cultivation had reached the eighth level of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm.

The foundation of Worthy Pursuit Chen was exceptional. He walked the path of the Sacrificial Self Path and had cultivated the Limitless Primordial One Foundation. His current strength placed him among the very pinnacle of existence within the Great Emperor domain.

"Worthy Remembrance possesses extraordinary aptitude, and Worthy Pursuit has a heaven-defying foundation."

"With foundations like theirs, once they step into the Great Emperor Realm, they should possess means comparable to a Sage Ascendant."

Eldrin Chen calculated inwardly, feeling supremely confident in these two sons of his seizing the Mandate of Heaven.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen informed them of the matter concerning the newly born Primordial Domain, then spoke with a trace of solemnity:

"The Mandate of Heaven within the Primordial Domain is no ordinary prize. Should you succeed in seizing it, when the time comes for you to break through to Heavenly Emperor, you will receive the blessing and protection of the Heavenly Path itself, significantly increasing your chances of success."

Upon hearing this, both of them nodded in understanding.

Worthy Pursuit Chen offered a faint smile and spoke, "This child's journey to propagate the Great Vehicle Buddhist Dharma [the supreme Buddhist teachings that lead all sentient beings to enlightenment] shall ensure its widespread dissemination across the Myriad Heavens [the countless realms and dimensions of existence]."

Worthy Remembrance Chen also nodded respectfully, stating, "Bearing the Mandate of Heaven, this child shall go forth to teach the Immortal Path [the foundational path of cultivation leading to immortality] and the Immortal Domain Art [advanced arts for shaping and governing immortal domains]. I shall not disappoint you, Father."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, then mused, "We are still missing one to propagate the Sacrificial Self Path [a profound cultivation art centered on self-sacrifice and transcendence]."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen's gaze swept over his disciples, finally settling on Lingering Ye. "Lingering Ye," he said, "you contributed greatly to perfecting the Sacrificial Self Path. It is fitting for you to contend for the Heavenly Mandate of the nascent Primordial Domain [a newly formed, primordial world at the dawn of creation]."

"For this tribulation, I intend to send you to that nascent Primordial Domain to propagate the Sacrificial Self Path. Are you willing to undertake this journey on your master's behalf?"

Lingering Ye's expression turned solemn. He immediately bowed deeply and replied, "My master's kindness to this disciple is as weighty as a mountain. How could I possibly refuse this task?"

Eldrin Chen nodded in approval, then turned his gaze to Imperial Sovereign Jiang. "In that case," he said, "I must ask you, Grandfather, to make the journey and act as Lingering's guardian on his path."

Imperial Sovereign Jiang chuckled lightly before responding, "It has been many years since I last took action. It is indeed time for this old bones to stir once more."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but give a slight, satisfied nod.

Having spent a considerable amount of time within the Reincarnation [the cyclical process of death and rebirth of the soul], Lingering Ye's current cultivation had only reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord 7th Tier [the seventh tier of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm, a high stage of power].

Although, relying on his Limit-Breaker foundation and the peerless depth of the Sacrificial Self Path, Lingering Ye now possesses combat power at the Great Emperor level.

However, with just that alone, contending for the Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule and supreme destiny] would still be somewhat of a struggle.

But with the aid of Imperial Sovereign Jiang, it becomes a different matter. As a peerless genius of his generation, Imperial Sovereign Jiang's cultivation has already reached the Perfection stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier, and his combat prowess has stepped into the domain of top-tier Great Emperor.

Furthermore, his cultivation is not far from the ninth level of Primordial One Imperial Lord. Once he completes that breakthrough, Imperial Sovereign Jiang's strength is bound to increase dramatically.

At that time, Imperial Sovereign Jiang's power will be sufficient to rival a Sage Ascendant, becoming one of the mightiest existences within this nascent Primordial Domain.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of confidence.

After a moment of contemplation, he bestowed upon the three of them another batch of immensely valuable treasures, then said with a smile, "This time, your adversaries will all be Person of Destiny [individuals favored by fate, often with great potential and backing]."

"Behind them stand backers of at least the Sage Ascendant level, or even those at the tier of a Chaos Heavenly Emperor."

"Such individuals often possess extraordinary methods and are granted trump cards by their Sage Ascendant or even Heavenly Emperor patrons. Once you engage them, you may not find yourselves holding much of an advantage."

"Therefore, on this journey, you must remember: do not let down your guard."

The three of them nodded upon hearing this, accepting with utmost solemnity the various Rare Spiritual Wonders bestowed by Eldrin Chen.

These Rare Spiritual Wonders were invaluable life-preserving treasures, including three Returning Abyss Divine Talisman and three White Tiger Divine Edge Talisman, all artifacts personally forged by Eldrin Chen.

At a critical moment, these divine talismans could even withstand power at the Sage Ascendant level, serving as their ultimate trump cards.

Seeing that his words had been heeded, Eldrin Chen waved his hand dismissively. "One Kalpa Tribulation from now, the newly formed Savage Primordial Domain will open."

"At that time, all major powers seeking to contend for the Person of Destiny will enter to vie for the Mandate of Heaven. Before then, you should engage in more exchanges with the lineages of the Qilin and Great Abyss."

"If necessary, you may also communicate with the Divine Clan."

With that, Eldrin Chen said no more, gesturing for them to depart.

"..."

Time flowed swiftly, and a single Kalpa Tribulation passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Worthy Pursuit Chen, Worthy Remembrance Chen, and Lingering Ye departed together from the Human Race Immortal Court, heading towards the Savage Primordial Domain.

Accompanying them were two formidable powerhouses from the lineages of the Great Abyss Immortal Sage and the Qilin. Their names were 'Little Scale Emperor' and 'Carefree Great Emperor'.

Worthy Remembrance Chen walked amidst the crowd, his gaze lingering on these two mighty figures as he sank into deep contemplation.

He had, in fact, heard of both Little Scale Emperor and Carefree Great Emperor before.

Among them, Carefree Great Emperor had achieved his Great Emperor Realm through a True Spirit Foundation [a supreme cultivation foundation formed from a True Spirit's essence], being only a few dozen Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles] older than Eldrin Chen.

Yet, according to legend, Carefree Great Emperor had only a single True Spirit Foundation. Now, however, Worthy Remembrance Chen could perceive clearly that this Carefree Great Emperor had cultivated at least Five True Spirit Foundations.

Logically, it was exceedingly difficult for an existence with a single True Spirit Foundation to break through to the Great Emperor Realm.

Even if one succeeded, they would typically only manage to cultivate three True Spirit Foundations; those who could achieve five were vanishingly rare.

Moreover, among the True Spirit Foundations cultivated by this Carefree Great Emperor, it seemed at least three contained True Spirit Divine Ability [a supreme divine power derived from a True Spirit's foundation].

"Five True Spirit Foundations, and three major True Spirit Divine Abilities," Worthy Remembrance Chen murmured inwardly, finally grasping the reason.

Worthy Remembrance Chen whispered to himself, having largely understood the underlying cause.

This Carefree Great Emperor must also be a Person of Destiny. It is merely that the Great Abyss Immortal Sage, to avoid him, had his destiny severed at a cost paid by the Demon Race and the Chaos Heavenly Emperor, thus concealing his foundational roots and hidden depths.

Compared to the Carefree Great Emperor, the Little Scale Emperor is hidden even more profoundly.

Legends say this Little Scale Emperor is the most unremarkable existence among the direct lineage of the Ancient Qilin Clan, his cultivation merely at the early stage of the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm.

Yet at this moment, Worthy Remembrance Chen sensed the other was unfathomably deep, at the very least a supreme powerhouse of the top-tier Great Emperor level.

"It seems every clan has been concealing their strength for a long time."

Worthy Remembrance Chen's thoughts stirred slightly, and he sent a mental message to Worthy Pursuit Chen.

Worthy Pursuit Chen also nodded, replying calmly via mental transmission: "Within the Tri-Pole Primordial Domain, the Human, Divine Beast [a being of immense power and sacred nature, often a guardian or progenitor], and Demon races are not of one mind. Naturally, they would conceal their true strength."

"Unless the Three Great Heavenly Courts are prepared for a final, decisive confrontation, many of these hidden reserves will not be revealed prematurely."

Worthy Remembrance Chen gave a slight nod of understanding, grasping the situation more clearly.

Although the commotion caused by a breakthrough to the Primordial One Imperial Lord realm is immense, with the methods of the Chaos Heavenly Emperor, such disturbances can naturally be concealed.

Even if they were to fail in their breakthrough, they could be sent deep into the Chaos Desolation Sea [a primordial, turbulent sea at the edge of the cosmos] to attempt it. Therefore, no one truly knows how many hidden reserves the Three Great Heavenly Courts [the three supreme ruling powers of the immortal realms] still possess.

Worthy Remembrance Chen even suspected that among the talents within the Three Great Heavenly Courts, those with genuine potential to become a Chaos Heavenly Emperor [a supreme sovereign who has mastered the primordial chaos] might have been deliberately concealed by these very Chaos Heavenly Emperor.

"We have arrived."

As these thoughts drifted through his mind, the group found they had already, almost imperceptibly, reached the periphery of the Savage Primordial Domain [a vast, untamed region of primordial chaos].

Gazing at the Savage Primordial Domain before him, Worthy Remembrance Chen felt a slight stir in his heart. A flicker of wariness then surfaced in his eyes as he looked deeper into the Chaos [the formless, primordial state from which all things emerge].

There, within the Vast and Boundless Chaos, stood the imposing figures of over a hundred supreme beings, each radiating an aura that transcended the Myriad Heavens [the collective realms of existence]. They stood firm against the Eight Winds [the eight primordial winds that can erode all form].

After a moment's observation, Little Scale Emperor spoke with grave seriousness, "Seventy-two powerhouses at the Great Emperor [a supreme realm of cultivation] level. Combined with the Path Guardian [elite guardians of a great path] behind them, there are likely over a hundred Great Emperor in total."

Carefree Great Emperor nodded, his expression equally grave. "Within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains [the seven great domains of the Southern Abyss], those with true potential for Path Mastery [the ultimate mastery of a cosmic path] are treated as priceless treasures and hidden away by the major powers," he said.

"These individuals are taught by Sage Ascendant [a realm just below the ultimate sages] or even Chaos Heavenly Emperor. They receive resources for cultivation beyond ordinary imagination. Their strength should not be underestimated."

As they spoke, the group suddenly felt a faint chill at the center of their brows. Lifting their gazes once more toward the Depths of Chaos, their hearts tightened with renewed vigilance.

In the boundless void, twelve supreme powerhouses of the Demon Race stood firm. At their forefront were ten figures, the Ten Great Imperial Scions of the Solar Heavenly Emperor lineage.

"Ten Golden Crow Imperial Scions,"

Little Scale Emperor's expression darkened slightly, a look of extreme gravity washing over his features.

The Ten Great Imperial Scions of the Solar Heavenly Emperor lineage were once a legend within the Southern Abyss Seven Domains.

They emerged successively over the span of a thousand Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles]. Each one had once swept through the Southern Abyss Seven Domains with unmatched might, having achieved the Great Encompassing realm [the pinnacle of cultivation] by establishing their foundation upon at least dual True Spirit Foundation [foundations built upon the power of True Spirits].

Now, after so many years, nine of the Solar Heavenly Emperor's Ten Great Imperial Scions had actually broken through to the Great Emperor Realm.

The sole exception, Soaring Sky Imperial Scion, who had not yet stepped into the Great Emperor Realm, had long since reached the Primordial One Imperial Lord 8th Tier. He stood but a single step away from the Sage Ascendant Realm.

"The innate talent of these Ten Great Imperial Scions is terrifying. Apart from Soaring Sky Imperial Scion, whose cultivation is still lacking, each of the others alone is a top-tier Great Emperor,"

"With ten such beings joining forces, would they not sweep through the Primordial Domain [the primordial world] without equal?"

At this moment, all those present were profoundly shaken.

Many direct disciples of Sage Ascendant and even personal disciples of Heavenly Emperor [the supreme rulers of the celestial realms] paled, their faces revealing profound apprehension.

At that moment, more figures arrived, among them was Vast Righteousness True Lord from the Primordial Domain of Vast Righteousness.

He cast a glance over the assembly, then strode forward to stand before Worthy Remembrance Chen and the others. "As one of the three paramount Heavenly Emperor, Solar Heavenly Emperor naturally possesses certain privileges," he stated.

"He pledged not to dispatch any Path Guardian [elite guardians of the Heavenly Paths] as a guarantee, securing the tacit consent of the other Heavenly Emperor for the Ten Great Imperial Scions [the ten most formidable heirs of the Heavenly Emperors] to enter this tribulation."

Worthy Remembrance Chen, Worthy Pursuit Chen, and Lingering Ye dared not show the slightest disrespect. They immediately performed a deep, reverent bow. "Your disciples pay their respects to the Patriarch."

"There is no need for such formality."

Vast Righteousness True Lord smiled warmly and with a wave of his sleeve, gently raised the three to their feet.

In the distant past, when Eldrin Chen was still obscure and insignificant, he had once listened to the teachings under the tutelage of Vast Righteousness True Lord. Their relationship had always been that of both teacher and friend; one could say the bond of a half-mentor was not an exaggeration.

Precisely because of this, Eldrin Chen had repeatedly instructed his disciples and followers that upon meeting Vast Righteousness True Lord, they must never be remiss and must treat him with the reverence due a founding patriarch.

Seeing the three show such sincere respect now, Vast Righteousness True Lord felt deeply gratified. As he helped them up, he said, "The Ten Great Imperial Scions possess Extraordinary power, and their enmity with your lineage runs deep."

"Later, when we set foot into the Savage Primordial Domain, we must remain wary of them."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, their expressions turning grave.

It was at that very moment that the Ten Great Imperial Scions strode forward through the air. The Soaring Sky Imperial Scion wore a cold sneer as he looked towards Worthy Pursuit Chen and Worthy Remembrance Chen, saying, "So it's you."

"It seems I can collect some interest on our old grudge today."

Worthy Pursuit Chen's gaze turned icy. Gripping his Immortal Iron Staff, he stood defiantly in the void, radiating a towering aura of Celestial Slaughter [a profound and overwhelming intent to kill that can shake the heavens] as he declared, "If you wish to fight, I am more than willing to oblige."

"Arrogant fool."

The Soaring Sky Imperial Scion's face darkened. Just as he prepared to teach Worthy Pursuit Chen a lesson, another overwhelming aura of Celestial Slaughter [a profound and overwhelming intent to kill that can shake the heavens] surged from the void.

From within the boundless Void Heaven, two majestic figures tore through space and arrived.

Leading them was 'Heaven Punishment', the direct son of the Ant Heavenly Emperor and a member of the Chaos Imperial Extreme Ant [a supreme ant-type demonic beast lineage born from primordial chaos]. Behind him stood an even more supremely imposing figure—the Ant Heavenly Emperor's eldest son, the Heaven's Slaughter Great Emperor.

"It's him."

Upon hearing this, Soaring Sky Imperial Scion revealed a trace of apprehension in his expression.

Among the three sons of Ant Heavenly Emperor, the youngest, Heaven Punishment, possessed the most ordinary aptitude, yet he had long since mastered three True Spirit Divine Runes [profound divine symbols that manifest the power of a True Spirit].

Now, after many years of cultivation, Heaven Punishment's cultivation had also reached the Great Emperor Realm [a supreme realm of power and authority], and he had even cultivated four True Spirit Divine Forms [divine manifestations embodying the essence and power of a True Spirit]. His strength ranked among the very top even within the ranks of Great Emperor.

As for the eldest son, Heaven's Slaughter Great Emperor, he had already cultivated Eight True Spirit Divine Forms several hundred Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles spanning billions of years] ago.

His talent far surpassed that of Heaven Punishment, and he was hailed as a peerless prodigy, the one closest to matching Ant Heavenly Emperor.