: A Draw in the Penalty Area

A somber atmosphere pervaded the world.

In the vast universe, countless stars rise and fall, and the Milky Way stretches across the boundless void like a ribbon.

However, at this moment, the entire sea of ​​stars was trembling slightly, as if some indescribable force was awakening and confronting it.

A figure stood deep in the universe, his entire body shrouded in chaotic energy, making him indistinct, but his oppressive aura was enough to make even the eternal heavens change color.

Chaos Emperor Wang Mingyuan, a great emperor who attained enlightenment through the Chaos Body, suppressed the Divine Ruins and pacified the Undying Mountain. Now, he stands in the universe, his aura locked onto the Primordial Ancient Mine from afar.

Before him, the void shattered, a figure was pierced through by a punch, his Dao principles were completely destroyed, and his primordial spirit was shattered.

That was an ancient emperor who had silently escaped from the Primordial Mine, named the Beast God.

He had intended to escape under the cover of night and in the chaotic mist, rushing into the strange world, but Wang Mingyuan intercepted him and finished him off with a single punch, destroying both his body and soul.

The Beast God's corpse floated in the void, the Imperial Laws shattering inch by inch. His eyes were wide open, and he refused to believe, even in death, that with his cultivation, he couldn't even withstand a single punch.

Blood spilled into the void, each drop as heavy as a mountain, shattering countless meteors.

Wang Mingyuan withdrew his fist, and chaotic energy filled the air. He looked towards the ancient forbidden zone in the distance—the Primordial Ancient Mine.

It was a forbidden zone that had slumbered for countless years, existing since the early days of mythology. It was the foremost of the seven forbidden zones of life, ancient and mysterious.

Among them lie countless ancient emperors and celestial beings who have severed their own lives, barely clinging to life, waiting for the path to immortality to open, waiting for that faint glimmer of hope.

It can be said that almost all the ancient emperors of the Primordial Era who committed suicide were included in this group.

Wang Mingyuan's voice resounded throughout the universe, shaking the heavens and the earth:
"The Primordial Ancient Mine, give me an explanation."

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached every corner and spread to every restricted area.

This is a warning, and also an ultimatum.

He not only demands an explanation from the Primordial Ancient Mine, but also from all the forbidden zones in the world.

He wanted everyone to choose sides: whether to stay in this land of nine heavens and ten earths and seek immortality with dignity, or to betray the common people and escape into a strange world.

What was said not long ago was an announcement; now it is a formal notification.

The world is dead silent.

Countless living beings looked up at the starry sky, feeling the oppressive power that had shrouded the past and present, and trembled in fear.

At this moment, all seven forbidden zones trembled.

Undying Mountain—the place where the Void Emperor once suppressed the Void Emperor, a gathering place for many holy spirits, and also the place where the Void Emperor ultimately met his end.

Of course, they have nothing to say now, as Wang Mingyuan has already wiped them out.

The Sea of ​​Reincarnation—the place of eternal reincarnation, mysterious and unpredictable.

The Divine Ruins—already destroyed by Wang Mingyuan, but its aftereffects are still lingering.

Immortal Tomb – a place where, according to legend, true immortals are buried.

Burial Island—one of the most mysterious and unique places, with few records about it throughout history. It is suspected to be the starting point of the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin.

The Desolate Forbidden Land—the place where the Great Accomplished Sacred Body slumbers, where one of the nine Sacred Bodies rests in peace, and also the Daoist temple of the Ruthless Great Emperor.

The Primordial Mine—the foremost of the ancient forbidden zones, where several supreme beings slumber.

A terrifying aura emanated from the forbidden zone, as the supreme beings who had severed their own lives were awakening, observing, and making their choices.

Or rather, ever since the path to immortality began, they have never had a moment of peace, and have always been in a state of initial awakening.

Wang Mingyuan stood in the void of the universe, surrounded by chaotic energy, with laws intertwined around him, and all paths submitting to him. His gaze swept over every forbidden zone, calm and indifferent, as if he were looking at a group of people who were about to die.

All of the Beast God's vital energy, essence, and origin were swallowed by Wang Mingyuan, becoming the foundation for his further advancement, while his body turned into smoke and clouds, vanishing into nothingness with a gentle breeze.

"Those who have stirred up darkness and turmoil are not worthy of seeking immortality."

This is something he said before.

Those supreme beings who slaughtered countless lives to prolong their lives, those ancient emperors and celestial beings who instigated dark upheavals, are not worthy of embarking on the path to immortality in the mortal world.

This is a rule set by Wang Mingyuan, an ironclad law that cannot be changed.

These words sent shockwaves through the restricted area.

Those supreme beings who severed their own lives and survived to this day have finally realized that they have gone down the wrong path.

They thought that cutting themselves was the only way to survive, and that hiding in the restricted area to sleep was the wisest choice.

They thought that after waiting here for endless years, they could enter the path to immortality when it opened and thus become immortals.

They believed that the Great Emperor realm was the last realm in the mortal world, and that there was no further advancement after reaching that realm. Only the Immortal Realm was a suitable place for them to become immortals.

Wang Mingyuan's announced method for achieving immortality tells them that they are wrong, terribly wrong!

The true path is found in the midst of worldly affairs.

By severing one's original nature, one can live a second life. One can silently accumulate immortal essence within one's body and live a second life when one's lifespan is nearing its end.

After death, being buried on an ancient star allows the physical body to nurture the Reincarnation Seal, regenerating a new primordial spirit... This is the true path to immortality!
They clung to life for countless ages, but after their own self-inflicted wounds and the collapse of their cultivation, they discovered in the end that it was all in vain, a wrong path.

The price of taking the wrong path is devastating!
Now, Wang Mingyuan has sentenced them to death.

Those who have stirred up darkness and turmoil are not worthy of seeking immortality.

Those supreme rulers whose hands were stained with the blood of countless people lost their last chance.

Staying in this world means certain death; wanting to rush into the strange world, they are blocked by Wang Mingyuan.

There is nowhere to go.

Just then, deep within the Primordial Ancient Mine, a silent aura suddenly erupted.

"Wang Mingyuan, you've gone too far!"

A roar shattered the heavens, and an ancient emperor broke through the immortal source and rushed out of the Primordial Ancient Mine.

His entire body was enveloped in blazing divine light, surrounded by the laws of the imperial way, and his blood and qi surged like a vast ocean.

Following closely behind, the second, third, fourth...

Terrifying auras surged forth from the Primordial Ancient Mine, from the Sea of ​​Reincarnation, and from the Immortal Tomb!

Seven figures, seven supreme beings!
They were born at the same time, determined to kill Wang Mingyuan here!

The entire universe trembled, countless stars shattered under this oppressive force, galaxies reversed, and the world changed color.

Among these seven supreme beings, some wanted to take advantage of the chaos to rush into the strange world, while others wanted to fight Wang Mingyuan to the death.

The three most powerful among them are the ones who are determined to fight Wang Mingyuan to the death.

They had no way out.

Those left in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will face the exhaustion of their lifespan and their annihilation.

Rushing towards the strange world, Wang Mingyuan stood guard in front of the passage, preventing them from leaving.

Then let's fight!

Even if it means death, we will fight to the bitter end!
The three supreme beings simultaneously ascended, burning their life essence to restore their cultivation to their peak state before they severed themselves.

They are striving for ultimate sublimation, reclaiming their former spiritual fruits.

Their aura surged, shaking the ages, as if they had returned to that era of supreme rule.

An ancient emperor, his entire body enveloped in golden divine flames, his blood and qi erupting like a volcano, his eyes blazing as he looked at Wang Mingyuan and roared furiously:
"I want to see just how powerful the first person in history to achieve the status of an emperor from a chaotic state really is!"

The sound shook the starry sky, and countless stars exploded in the roar.

His name was Jin Yan Ancient Emperor, an unparalleled being who shook the world in the ancient times, who once reigned over all races.

Now, he had already severed his own life force, causing his cultivation to plummet, but at this moment, he burned his life force to return to his peak, determined to compete with Wang Mingyuan.

The other Celestial Venerable possessed an even more terrifying aura. He was clad in dark armor and held a jet-black spear in his hand; wherever the spearhead pointed, the void crumbled. He roared to the heavens, his voice filled with tragic grandeur:
"You are blessed with a uniquely gifted chaotic body, but I am no less so!"

His name is Black Prison Celestial Venerable. He was a being who had attained enlightenment in the mythological era. He once suppressed several ancient clans with his own power and was renowned for his prestige.

He slept for eternity after committing suicide, but has finally awakened today to prove himself in this final battle.

The third supreme being was even more unrestrained. He was an ancient emperor, his entire body covered in silver scales, each scale gleaming with a cold, icy light.

His aura was as deep and unfathomable as a prison, and his eyes held madness and determination.

He laughed loudly, his voice both mournful and heroic:
"Everyone says you're close to becoming an immortal, so today I'm going to slay that immortal!"
"With your lifeblood, I will be reborn, and I will become an immortal!"

These words shook the heavens and the earth!

The words "slaying immortals" are utterly arrogant!
But they had the right to say such things, because they were the most powerful people of that era, the supreme rulers who reigned over the world, and the unparalleled beings who swept across the ages.

The three supreme beings ascended simultaneously, burning their life force and unleashing their power. The laws of the Imperial Path and the laws of the Emperor Path intertwined and collided, shattering this starry sky.

Their aura was so powerful that it could make the heavens and earth lose their color and make the eternal blue sky tremble.

The other four supreme beings chose a different path.

They must take advantage of the chaos to rush into the strange world, even if it means becoming guides, even if it means being cursed for all eternity, they must survive!

After they slashed their own flesh and unleashed a dark upheaval, they were no longer the emperors and rulers they once were.

"Wang Mingyuan, you're just lucky. You came from a humble background, had more knowledge, and were fortunate enough to find this path! How tragic, we've taken the wrong path!"

An ancient emperor let out a furious roar, his voice filled with resentment and helplessness.

His figure transformed into a streak of light, rushing straight towards the passage at an extreme speed.

"Give me a chance, I'll go to a strange world, and I'll become an immortal!"

Another Celestial Venerable roared and followed behind the ancient emperor, rushing towards the passage to the strange world.

They disregarded everything, burned their lives, and gave it their all.

Because they knew this was their last chance.

Wang Mingyuan stood in the void, watching all of this with a calm and serene gaze.

He didn't move.

He simply raised his fist slightly.

The first to rush towards him was the Golden Flame Ancient Emperor.

Golden divine flames scorched the heavens and destroyed the earth; the body of the Golden Flame Ancient Emperor transformed into a golden sun, its blazing light illuminating the entire starry sky.

The path he followed in the Flame Path was similar to that of the Sun Emperor, but it was not pure Yang; it was a different path altogether.

To have developed to this extent is to say that they have paved a path in the world. They were exceptionally talented and dominated an era.

He unleashed a punch, the golden flames of law intertwining, seemingly intent on incinerating Wang Mingyuan completely. "Kill!"

Golden Flame Ancient Emperor roared, his fist colliding with Wang Mingyuan's fist.

The heavens and earth exploded!

The entire star field was reduced to dust by this punch, countless large stars shattered like bubbles, the void collapsed, and chaos surged.

However, the next moment, the Golden Flame Ancient Emperor's body froze.

He looked down and saw his fists, arms, chest... crumbling inch by inch.

The power of Wang Mingyuan's punch pierced through his body, shattering his imperial laws, collapsing his foundation, and completely obliterating his life essence.

The Golden Flame Ancient Emperor raised his head and looked at Wang Mingyuan. His eyes held resentment, regret, and a hint of relief.

"Excellent punch! The Chaotic Body lives up to its name..."

This was his last voice.

He had a premonition before the duel, after all, Wang Mingyuan's record was not to be underestimated, but he still went ahead and unleashed his best attack in front of Wang Mingyuan.

As soon as he finished speaking, the body of the Golden Flame Ancient Emperor exploded completely, his imperial blood scattering across the starry sky, his Dao principles shattering, and his primordial spirit turning into ashes.

In the final moments, a golden flame swayed slightly before shattering into countless sparks.

That was his ultimate Dao fruit, and also the strongest wisp of power he persisted in.

One punch.

With just one punch, an ancient emperor from the Primordial Era perished!
The entire universe trembled, heaven and earth grieved, and blood rain poured down.

The second one to rush up was the Black Prison Celestial.

Covered in dark armor, the Black Prison Celestial's aura was even more powerful than that of the Golden Flame Ancient Emperor.

The pitch-black spear in his hand pierced through the void, carrying a terrifying power capable of destroying everything, aiming straight for Wang Mingyuan's brow.

"Wang Mingyuan, take this spear!"

The Black Prison Celestial Venerable roared, his spear embodying all his life's cultivation, as well as all his anger and resentment.

Wang Mingyuan still did not dodge.

He threw another punch.

This punch was even more ordinary and simple than the previous one. There were no earth-shattering phenomena or world-destroying law fluctuations; it was just a simple punch.

However, the expression on Black Prison Celestial Venerable's face changed instantly.

Because he realized that no matter how he dodged, he couldn't avoid this punch. No matter how he defended, he couldn't block it.

This punch embodies the Dao.

It is the ultimate simplicity, the return to one's true nature.

Fists collided with spears.

Without any suspense, the pitch-black spear shattered inch by inch, the Black Prison Celestial's dark armor crumbled inch by inch, his body was pierced through by a punch, and the Emperor's Laws were completely blasted away.

Black Prison Celestial Venerable coughed up blood. His gaze fell on Wang Mingyuan, his eyes showing no fear, only a complex expression.

"What a chaotic entity, what a great emperor..."

He let out a bitter laugh, his body exploded, his primordial spirit dissipated, and he perished completely.

The second supreme being has fallen!
The third one, the ancient emperor with silver scales, charged forward.

He was the strongest of the three, and also the most insane.

"Slaying Immortals!"

He roared, his scales gleaming brightly, and his aura surged to its peak.

He burned with all his life force, leaving himself no way out, determined to shine the brightest in this final battle.

Wang Mingyuan threw a third punch.

This punch was filled with chaotic energy, as if it would pierce through the entire world.

The Silver Ancient Emperor's fist collided with Wang Mingyuan's fist, and the Imperial Law and the Chaos Law clashed violently, causing the entire star field to tremble.

The Silver Ancient Emperor fought with all his might; his scales shattered and flesh flew everywhere, but his gaze remained unwavering and mad.

"Again!"

He roared and threw another punch.

Wang Mingyuan remained expressionless as he unleashed his fourth punch.

The silver-haired ancient emperor's arm exploded and his chest collapsed, but he still did not retreat.

"Again!"

He only has one arm left, but he still wants to fight.

Looking at his crazed opponent, Wang Mingyuan finally showed a flicker of emotion in his eyes.

He threw his fifth punch.

That punch ended it all.

The silver ancient emperor's body exploded violently, his imperial blood splattered, and the laws of the Dao shattered.

But he smiled before he died.

"So...so satisfying..."

These were his last words.

The three supreme beings, the three ancient emperors and celestial beings who once reigned supreme, were all blasted into the void by Wang Mingyuan with a single punch each.

The only silver-armored ancient emperor was the one who exchanged the most punches with Wang Mingyuan.

The reason for this is that he was a relatively ancient emperor from the ancient era. He cut himself in his prime and never caused any dark turmoil.

He leaped out and reached the pinnacle of his abilities, wanting to duel with Wang Mingyuan. He burned his essence and blood to enhance himself, bringing his strength to its peak. This is why Wang Mingyuan gave him a few more opportunities to strike.

That was the final, poignant echo left behind by an ancient emperor.

Their fall caused heaven and earth to grieve, blood rained down, and the entire universe wept.

At the same time, the four supreme beings who rushed into the strange world also encountered their fate.

Wang Mingyuan flashed and blocked the passage.

Wang Mingyuan was not so polite to them.
With one step, it was as if the entire world collapsed down, crushing the four ancient emperors, who then coughed up blood and flew backward.

This was the ultimate insult, because the person in front of them was directly kicked in the face, and all their teeth were crushed.

"Wang Mingyuan! What gives you the right!"

The ancient emperor roared, his voice shrill and mournful.

"All I want is to live! All I want is to seek immortality! What right do you have to block my path!"

Wang Mingyuan's voice was calm and indifferent:
"You are not worthy of the title because you have instigated dark turmoil and slaughtered hundreds of millions of people."

Upon hearing this, the ancient emperor went completely mad.

He roared, burning with life force, and charged forward desperately, but Wang Mingyuan simply punched him back, one punch after another.

This wasn't a battle; it was a complete and utter crushing defeat.

In the end, Wang Mingyuan smashed his skull with a single punch, and his primordial spirit was completely obliterated.

The second, third, and fourth places were all without exception.

They either fled, fought, cried out, or roared; none begged for mercy, and Wang Mingyuan never let any of them go.

In this desolate universe, the blood of the supreme beings was spilled, the laws of the imperial path collapsed, heaven and earth grieved, and blood rained down like a waterfall.

One after another, ancient emperors and celestial beings fell.

Their roars, howls, cries, and laments intertwined to form a tragic elegy.

"You were just lucky, born into a poor family, with more knowledge, and by sheer chance you made it this way! How tragic, we've taken the wrong path!"

The ancient emperor's dying roar echoed throughout the universe, lingering for a long time.

"Give me a chance, I'll go to a strange world, and I'll become an immortal!"

The celestial being's lament went unheeded.

"I was blessed with extraordinary talents... yet I've reached a dead end..."

The sigh of yet another ancient emperor is heartbreaking.

These beings who once stood at the pinnacle of humanity, these supreme rulers who once reigned supreme and swept across the ages, have all fallen here today.

Their glory, their honor, their resentment, their sorrow, all turned into blood rain with their fall, sprinkling across the starry sky.

Finally, someone jumped out from inside the penalty area; the seven were not the final seven.

More than ten ancient emperors and celestial beings perished in this battle.

This was the most stunning and terrifying battle in the entire universe.

Never before in history have so many supreme beings been born at the same time, nor have so many supreme beings fallen at the same time.

Wang Mingyuan single-handedly slaughtered all the Supreme Beings who dared to resist and all those who wanted to escape.

His fists were stained with the blood of the Supreme Being, his body was surrounded by chaotic energy, and his gaze was calm and profound, as if none of this concerned him.

After World War I, the restricted area was completely pacified.

The dark clouds that had been hanging over everyone's heads, the suffocating fear, and the nightmares that kept them up at night, have finally been completely removed.

The seven forbidden zones of life—the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, the Undying Mountain, the Reincarnation Sea, the Divine Ruins, the Immortal Tomb, the Immortal Grave, and the Primordial Ancient Mine—have all been pacified!

An era is over.

An era filled with darkness, fear, and despair has finally come to an end.

Wang Mingyuan stood in the void of the universe, looking at the collapsed forbidden zones and the falling blood rain, and remained silent for a long time.

Then, he turned around and walked towards the desolate, forbidden land. (End of Chapter)