Ye Yun revealed the Tai Chi Diagram, a treasure of legendary power. The Yin-Yang Old Ghost, astonished by its Super God Level, questioned Ye Yun's origins. Gu Anran claimed Ye Yun refined it himself. The Yin-Yang Old Ghost then revealed his own origin from a previous era and acknowledged Ye Yun as a senior, speculating about Ye Yun's true power exceeding the ancient Yin-Yang Emperor.
"Above the Divine Emperor, it appears to be the God-Emperor Realm..." Ye Yun mused. For most cultivators, the Divine Emperor Realm represented the absolute zenith of cultivation in the Divine Land. In the Daluo Region, however, a Divine King Realm powerhouse was considered the ultimate achievement, something many could only dream of. The Divine Emperor Realm itself was merely a legend, seemingly beyond reach. Despite his extensive travels, Ye Yun hadn't encountered any territory ruled by a Divine Emperor Realm cultivator; they seemed to have faded into myth. Yet, Ye Yun held firm in his belief that the vast Divine Land harbored a considerable number of these peak cultivators. Upon reaching such a height, their singular ambition was to ascend to an even higher plane: the God-Emperor Realm, as alluded to by the Yin and Yang Old Ghost. The God-Emperor Realm of the current era was akin to the Great Emperor realm of ages past. While the nominal rank might be comparable, the actual combat prowess remained difficult to ascertain. "Senior, could it be... that you have ascended to the God-Emperor Realm?" the Yin and Yang Old Ghost inquired with deep respect and evident excitement. Ye Yun offered a slight smile, neither confirming nor denying. Gu Anran, who had been quietly observing, finally broke free from her stupor. Hearing the exchange between her senior brother and the Yin and Yang Old Ghost sent ripples of astonishment through her. "Senior brother, why does everything feel increasingly dreamlike? Could you truly be a God-Emperor Realm powerhouse?" Gu Anran asked, playfully scratching her head with a touch of bewilderment. "How could that possibly be, little junior sister? We originated from the Cangnan Continent and haven't been cultivating for an extended period. How could I possibly reach the God-Emperor Realm so rapidly?" Ye Yun responded with a hearty laugh, decisively refuting the Yin and Yang Old Ghost's assumption. "Senior, if you haven't attained the God-Emperor Realm, then how did you manage to enter the spatial remnants left by my former master, the Yin-Yang Emperor?" The Yin and Yang Old Ghost queried, stroking his chin in confusion. "As I've already explained, my cultivation is at the True God Realm Third Level. This allows me to effortlessly enter the Yin Yang Cave... Do you believe me now?" Ye Yun stated calmly. "..." The Yin and Yang Old Ghost appeared flustered, momentarily at a loss for words. He found himself unable to pinpoint the true cultivation level of the youth before him. However, anyone capable of casually producing a Divine-level treasure was undoubtedly extraordinary. "This Yin Yang Pearl..." Ye Yun's gaze drifted to the orb, its swirling black and white light mesmerizing. He inquired, "It is said that almost all the powerhouses from the previous era have perished; the Yin-Yang Emperor is no exception, I presume. So, how did his Yin Yang Pearl manage to survive?" "Senior, my former master, the Yin-Yang Emperor, did indeed fall. He met his end while contending for a Divine-level treasure..." the Yin and Yang Old Ghost recounted slowly, a shadow of pain crossing his features as he seemingly recalled his former master. "Another Divine-level treasure?" Ye Yun's brow furrowed. It was understandable that powerhouses of the past would vie for such formidable artifacts. "Indeed, senior. It was a blood sword of unknown origin, which cultivators of our time referred to as the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword..." The Yin and Yang Old Ghost spoke with solemnity, his narrative tinged with a flicker of fear as he drifted into memories. "Slaughter Blood Evil Sword... Blood Sword..." Ye Yun murmured, waves of shock coursing through him. Could this blood sword be the very one sealed by the Ancestor Dragon on the Moon Star? That weapon possessed an exceptionally eerie and malevolent aura. Even its nameless scabbard, when housed within the Sumeru Dark Realm, was potent enough to incite immense misfortune. "Senior, the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword was an exceptionally sinister Divine-level sword. Any who possessed it eventually descended into madness, bringing forth calamitous events. Those slain by it would sprout terrifying black or red fur, transforming into monstrous beings. These creatures, immensely powerful and fearless, were even contagious and would plunge entire continents into chaos..." The Yin and Yang Old Ghost's voice trembled with remembered terror. "Hmm!" Ye Yun nodded deeply. His suspicions were confirmed; the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword was indeed the blood sword sealed by the Ancestor Dragon. However, the Ancestor Dragon had acquired it as a broken weapon, with the other half still unaccounted for. Thoughts converged like ripples on a pond, coalescing in Ye Yun's mind. With this new information, his understanding of the once Blood-colored Broken Sword finally became clearer.
"Senior, the cultivation civilizations of the previous era were incredibly advanced. Yet, with the emergence of the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword, calamity would periodically strike the continent. Although the united efforts of all races eventually dispelled the calamity, it remained uncertain when the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword would return, reigniting bloody struggles anew...
The final struggle involved dozens of powerhouses comparable to the Yin-Yang Emperor, each wielding a Half-step Super God Level treasure. This ignited a world-shaking battle centered around the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword.
During the conflict, the Yin-Yang Emperor was unfortunately pierced by the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword. Subsequently, a peculiar energy infiltrated his body, forcing him to withdraw from the contention. Despite living for several millennia, he ultimately perished..."
The Yin and Yang Old Ghost spoke with profound sorrow.
"Then, the Yin-Yang Reverse Jue must have been a cultivation technique devised by the Yin-Yang Emperor specifically to expel that strange energy within, correct?"
Ye Yun pondered, inquiring indifferently.
"Senior, your insight is truly extraordinary!"
The Yin and Yang Old Ghost bowed, showing his respect and admiration.
"This cultivation technique is incomplete..."
Ye Yun mused for a moment.
"Indeed, it is incomplete. The Yin-Yang Emperor was on the verge of perfecting the Yin-Yang Reverse Jue when he became thoroughly invaded by the strange energy. His form altered drastically, ultimately causing him to leave behind these spatial fragments.
Throughout this vast era, my master vanished without a trace, never to return. It is highly likely... he met his demise long ago..."
The Yin and Yang Old Ghost recounted, immense grief evident as tears streamed down his face.
"What a waste of such a remarkable individual..."
Ye Yun sighed softly.
In the previous era, achieving the level of a Great Emperor was already an incredibly arduous feat.
Furthermore, the enduring presence of the Yin Yang Pearl across an entire era spoke volumes about the Yin-Yang Emperor’s formidable power.
Even so, after being struck by the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword, even a powerhouse like the Yin-Yang Emperor was unable to purge the invasion of the strange energy.
He persisted for a time, but ultimately, he still succumbed.
"A battle among Emperor Level powerhouses, said to have lasted for a prolonged duration, finally led to one emperor seizing the Slaughter Blood Evil Sword. Once he gained control of the sword, he was utterly dominated by its malevolent and sinister aura, triggering a widespread calamity...
Numerous beings transformed into monstrous forms, and the continent descended into utter chaos. Then, the heavens opened, unleashing a massive thunderstorm calamity that exterminated all life on the continent. Thus, our era came to an end..."
The Yin and Yang Old Ghost recounted his tale emotionally, his tears flowing even more profusely.
"Unexpectedly, it was the Heavenly Dao that annihilated all beings..."
