Chapter 1258 - 1148: Metal Emperor and Earth Emperor
The Forbidden World trembles once more!
The Waterway Imperial Court has fallen, and the entire Youzhou region has plunged into an untraceable state overnight, while the Heavenly Heart Seal has returned to the heavens.
This has drawn increasing attention from other continents.
“Something has happened to the Waterway Imperial Court… Have both the Thunder Emperor and Water Emperor succumbed to the calamity of darkness?”
“It’s unclear… Now both Youzhou and Kaiyuan Continent have become forbidden zones!”
“Even the Great Emperor could not endure it, and the Heavenly Heart Seal has dissipated. Will someone like the Forebear Ancestors arise this era to halt the darkness for us?”
The world shudders in fear!
Meanwhile, in Gengyuan Continent.
Gengyuan Continent is the sacred domain of the Metal Emperor. This land is endowed with countless sacred mineral veins, producing the finest forging materials in the Forbidden World, such as Divine Metal, Mithril, Holy Bronze, and countless more!
The Metal Emperor’s Pure Land is not concealed but stands boldly at the very center of Gengyuan Continent—Metal Emperor State!
True to its name, the entire state is composed entirely of forbidden gold!
Every inch of soil is formed of golden sands and beads. Every mountain ranges from authentic gold mountains, emanating a pale yellow luster. No trees grow upon its peaks.
Occasionally, sluggish rivers meander across the golden land, but even they flow with streams of golden liquid!
At the very core of Metal Emperor State lies a vast mountain of gold—Mount Jin Di.
Mount Jin Di is composed of the Forbidden World’s rarest sacred metals, shimmering with brilliance from afar. It boasts the unyielding Blue Gold, the eternal Heavenly Gold, the sharp and piercing Blade Gold…
This imperial mountain ascends to a height of ten thousand zhang, like a celestial pillar piercing the heavens.
At the very summit of this towering pillar lies a remarkably flat expanse, atop which rests a massive imperial palace:
The Metal Emperor Palace.
At this moment, within the Metal Emperor Palace.
Two beings of terrifying presence sit facing one another.
One of them is an elder, enveloped by a faint yellow aura resembling the Pure Land that fosters all existence. His skin, aged and layered, resembles the plated scales of a pangolin.
The other is a towering figure seemingly forged of pure gold. Even his skin gleams in a golden hue, clad in a golden battle robe!
These two figures are none other than the Earth Emperor and Metal Emperor!
“The Waterway Imperial Court has already crumbled…”
The Earth Emperor spoke:
“The Water Emperor, shrewd and calculating as ever, deliberately ignited the Flame of Darkness!”
“Now, the entire Youzhou is shrouded in the dark shadow. Countless living beings must have perished, and those who survived have become the Seeds of Darkness she parasitically inhabits.”
The Earth Emperor lifted his ancient gaze toward the Metal Emperor seated before him and said:
“It’s time for us to make a decision.”
The Metal Emperor’s chiseled features exuded authority as he replied:
“Our paths were chosen long ago, weren’t they?”
“Parasitism is survival.”
Hearing this, the Earth Emperor smiled bitterly and said:
“I’ve always hesitated. Something about the Parasitic Method seems… unreliable.”
The Metal Emperor replied:
“The Divine Jumper’s prophecy has already come to pass… What’s there for us to fear?”
“Hei Chai burns through heaven and rivers, and the Water Emperor achieves eternal life in darkness.”
“The Water Emperor has already attained immortality!”
A flicker of excitement glimmered in his eyes as he continued:
“Black smoke cloaks Mount Jin Di, and a beauty and a Jade Tree aid the endeavor!”
—This was the prophetic verse both Metal Emperor and Earth Emperor had received years ago from the Divine Jumper.
“Hei Chai burns through heaven and rivers, and the Water Emperor achieves eternal life in darkness. Black smoke cloaks Mount Jin Di, and a beauty and a Jade Tree aid the endeavor.”
Because they’d both received the same verse, the Metal Emperor and Earth Emperor always maintained the closest relationship, studying it together for countless years.
The first line clearly foretold the fate of the Water Emperor.
The Water Emperor would achieve eternal life in darkness!
As for the second line… it was meant for them.
“Black smoke cloaks Mount Jin Di—we must actively… summon the black smoke!”
The Metal Emperor spoke decisively:
“Only then will the beauty and Jade Tree appear to assist us in achieving this great feat!”
A shade of hesitation seemed to flicker in the Earth Emperor’s ancient eyes, but after some thought, he finally sighed and said:
“You’re right. We’ve strayed too far down the Path of Parasitism. From here on out… there’s only one path forward into the shadows!”
“Since this is the case, when should we summon the black smoke?”
Determination flashed in the Metal Emperor’s gaze as he said:
“Today!”
“Those items we found in the Ancestral Pure Land long ago should finally be put to use…”
Years prior, both of them plundered the Ancestral Pure Land.
From the raid, they acquired numerous relics linked to darkness—indeed, the Forebears had originally emerged from the flames of darkness.
These artifacts… once activated, could establish contact with the black smoke lingering throughout the heavens and earth.
Ordinarily, everyone avoided the black smoke at all costs, daring not to utilize it.
But now, they had seized the chance to unleash its power…
“Good.”
The Earth Emperor promptly nodded.
On that very day.
The Earth Emperor and Metal Emperor personally assembled a grand formation atop Mount Jin Di!
They procured numerous relics left by the Forebear Ancestors.
Central to their ritual was a bowl.
Within the bowl lay a faint layer of blackened blood scab, seemingly solidified over countless ages.
“With your Imperial Blood and mine, we shall awaken this bowl and summon the black smoke that fills the heavens and earth!”
The Metal Emperor declared.
Immediately, the Earth Emperor and Metal Emperor forced out their essence blood, dropping it into the bowl.
At that moment, the ancient bowl appeared to be activated by some formidable force.
A primordial power began stirring within heaven and earth, as if threading the strands of destiny and piercing through the cosmos!
…
At the same time.
“Sister Chenghuan, where should we head to?”
On the fringes of the Forbidden World, near the realms of darkness, a flamboyant young man and a voluptuous woman emerged.
Their identities were none other than Yu Tian and Cheng Huanhuan!
Cheng Huanhuan grinned and said:
“Naturally, we go wherever the handsome men are.”
A trace of mischief danced in her eyes as she looked at Yu Tian.
Yu Tian stepped closer to Cheng Huanhuan and said:
“It’s a pity our master forbids us from getting too close during our endeavor to achieve the Silent Way in this Forbidden World. Otherwise, wouldn’t we…”
His tone carried undertones of regret.
“Hmm?”
Cheng Huanhuan suddenly felt something and said:
“Brother, do you sense it?”
“A faint energy… calling to us.”
Yu Tian responded calmly:
“Let’s follow it and see.”
The two immediately took a step forward, venturing deeper into the Forbidden World.
Both Cheng Huanhuan and Yu Tian, now Great Emperors of Darkness, moved as swiftly as celestial forces, tracing the subtle disturbance until their figures vanished.
…
“Will it appear?”
“Black smoke… Cloak my Mount Jin Di entirely!”
On Gengyuan Continent, atop Mount Jin Di.
The Metal Emperor roared furiously!
The Earth Emperor exerted all his efforts as well.
At that very moment.
Suddenly, a black pathway seemed to manifest before them, as black energy began to seep outward, blanketing the summit of Mount Jin Di!
“It’s here?!”
The Earth Emperor exclaimed joyfully.
The Metal Emperor’s eyes widened in anticipation.
From the black pathway strode a man and a woman.
The man was extraordinarily handsome, as graceful as a Jade Tree under moonlight.
The woman was a peerless beauty, each subtle expression dripping with allure!
“We pay our respects… We pay our respects, Great Ones!”
The Earth Emperor instantly knelt to the ground, presenting an Ancient Bronze Lamp as he said:
“We humbly beseech the two Great Ones to light the lamp for us!”
The Metal Emperor likewise knelt, his voice filled with fervor:
“We humbly beseech the two Great Ones to light the lamp for us!”
He too offered up an Ancient Bronze Lamp.
—Years ago, the duo had not only pillaged countless relics from the Ancestral Pure Land but also stolen… two Lamps of Origin.
Now, with the Water Emperor’s precedent established, they both understood that only by kindling the Lamp of Origin would they receive boundless black mist, empowering them to fully embark upon the Path of Parasitism!
Seeing this, both Cheng Huanhuan and Yu Tian were momentarily surprised…
“Lamps of Origin… crafted long ago from the creator’s own White Mist Origin…”
A solemn glint flickered in Cheng Huanhuan’s gaze.
“Heh, so this is what constitutes Great Emperors in this realm… Delivered to us without effort…”
Yu Tian’s eyes showed nothing but disdain. He casually waved his hand and said:
“Lighting the lamps for you… is doable.”
“But on one condition: Gather the most beautiful women for me!”
Cheng Huanhuan, meanwhile, laughed and said:
“I demand men.”
“All sorts of men.”
The Earth Emperor and Metal Emperor froze at this unexpected demand.
What… kind of condition was this?
…
Good night.