Let you simulate life, but you change fate every time?! Chapter 1142 596: Eighth Life: Blood Sacrifice Ritual, The Target of All Arrows!
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Before the imposing facade of the Ancient Divine Hall, a hushed silence fell upon the assembled crowd. Spotting the elder clad in black robes, their apprehension was palpable, causing them to freeze in place, too fearful to advance.
"The Corpse Emperor?"
"It truly is him!"
As other immortal powerhouses recognized the visage concealed within the elder's shadowy attire, their pupils constricted in sheer astonishment. This individual was a legendary figure, known across numerous otherworldy planes.
Whispers told of his past as an enlightened immortal corpse, who, through an accidental second life, came to grasp the profound Laws of Life and Death during harrowing trials. After eons of relentless cultivation, he had ascended into the demigod realm.
He stood merely a half-step away from the coveted Tier Ten Main God domain! In his previous life, he was already an immortal-tier powerhouse, his physical body possessing an indestructibility that surpassed many immortal gold divine materials.
A common Enlightenment Dao immortal weapon striking him would be akin to a mere tickle, unable to inflict any significant harm, particularly after his being was purified by the Laws of Life and Death.
His flesh had become truly eternal, impervious to death and decay, transforming into an eternal divine body. Even true Tier Ten Main Gods would struggle immensely to bring about his complete annihilation, let alone ordinary demigod powerhouses.
However, as an immortal corpse who had attained the Dao, he was an anomaly, not recognized by the natural order of heaven and earth, thus his appearances invariably heralded calamitous celestial tribulations. Now, he was risking everything to enter the Ancient Divine Hall, clearly intending to harness the Original Divine Format, completing his ultimate ambition and ascending to the Tier Ten Main God realm!
"What course of action should we take now?"
"The Corpse Emperor has long mastered the Laws of Life and Death; he is a being whose power rivals that of the Blood River Ancestor."
"If he intends to claim the Main God's legacy, how can we possibly thwart him?"
The other immortal powerhouses engaged in hushed, anxious discussions, never having anticipated the elder, presumed to be in slumber, would manifest here.
Feeling the oppressive aura emanating from the black-robed elder, Immortal Emperor Nanli and the others felt an icy dread creep into their bones, experiencing a profound sense of powerlessness they had never known.
They recalled their pact with the Dark Deities. The Blood God was meant to join forces with the God of Illusion, effectively barring all divine-level and demigod-level entities from entering the Supreme Origin Divine Realm, thereby granting them ample time.
But who could have foreseen such a turn of events?
Even before they could set foot inside the Ancient Divine Hall, news of the Main God's legacy had inexplicably spread like wildfire. The irresistible allure of the Original Divine Format proved so potent that it drew immortal powerhouses from countless world planes.
Several demigod-level beings, unwilling to pay any price, had forcibly awakened from their dormancy, posing a challenge even for the Blood God's avatars to obstruct. And now, the Corpse Emperor, a truly colossal entity, had somehow evaded the detection of both the Blood God and the God of Illusion, stealthily entering this very Ancient Divine Hall.
"These immortal demigods have shed their mortal coils, their existence poised between the mortal and divine realms; we are too few to impede him," stated one.
Immortal Emperor Nanli and the others wore grim expressions, at a loss for how to proceed.
"At this juncture, it appears our only recourse is to employ that particular method."
Immortal Emperor Hao Ran clenched his jaw, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"Hiss! You speak of..." Buddha Venerable Du E and several other immortal emperors shifted dramatically, their faces paling as if recalling a dreadful memory, and they let out sharp intakes of breath.
Throughout the long, eternal era, their quest for the Ancient Divine Hall had led them to accumulate considerable intelligence. They knew how to unlock the divine hall's entrance. However, the method Immortal Emperor Hao Ran alluded to was fraught with extreme peril, demanding a steep price that could very well result in immediate death.
"According to the Blood God's counsel, there are precisely two methods to breach the Ancient Divine Hall's defenses," Immortal Emperor Hao Ran declared in a low tone.
"The first involves harnessing the power of divine law to forcibly impel the gateway open."
"However, the Blood God and his allies are currently occupied by external powerhouses, leaving us without their support. We would have to rely solely on our own strength."
"The second method necessitates the use of true blood from native powerhouses as a catalyst, employing a blood sacrifice ritual to open the divine hall's door."
Upon uttering these words, Immortal Emperor Hao Ran himself fell into a heavy silence.
The colossal door of the divine hall, standing thousands of zhang tall, left them wondering how much true blood would even be required to budge it.
If they were to enact the blood sacrifice method, it would demand the lives of at least three Enlightenment Dao immortal emperors as offerings!
But therein lay the crux of the issue.
Even the most insignificant ant fights for its survival. Among the seven immortal emperors present, which one had not endured countless hardships and trials to finally achieve Dao enlightenment?
Therefore, how could any of them possibly consent to sacrificing themselves willingly?
Just as Immortal Emperor Nanli and the others remained locked in their hesitation...
As the moments ticked by, an increasing number of formidable immortal powerhouses navigated through the various arrays, successfully making their way into the grand Divine Hall Plaza. Lu Yuan, maintaining a relaxed demeanor, merged seamlessly with the gathering multitude, his eyes meticulously scanning the environment. Upon a comprehensive survey, it was evident that at least sixty individuals had congregated within the Divine Hall Plaza, their immense power far surpassing that of typical immortal emperor realms. They dispersed in small groups of two or three, with only a select few, like Lu Yuan, choosing to navigate the area independently. However, those who dared to venture alone possessed incredible might, seldom attracting any hostile attention. Meanwhile, towards the front of the Divine Hall Plaza, figures such as the Corpse Emperor and the Big-Head Child exuded an aura of formidable strength, striking awe and a palpable sense of dread into the hearts of many gathered immortal powerhouses. "This is unbelievable!" "They are steadily advancing; soon, they will reach the very threshold of the divine hall." "We need to decide our course of action without delay, lest even if the divine hall's gate swings open, our efforts will simply benefit others." Witnessing the Corpse Emperor's relentless advance, drawing nearer with each passing second, Immortal Emperor Nanli grew increasingly agitated and voiced his urgent concerns.