The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1856 - 1853: Human Clan’s Elder Emperor

Within Ye Xuan's perception, Bai Ze gradually faded from view.

It was as if the divine beast had detached itself from Ye Xuan's senses.

However, Ye Xuan was acutely aware that Bai Ze still existed; its presence was merely unique now, beyond the reach of ordinary perception.

This was akin to the principle by which Bai Ze had concealed itself within the Demon Emperor previously.

"We can now ascend the Emperor Road," Ye Xuan declared softly.

Upon hearing this, a mixture of excitement and apprehension rippled through the assembled group.

Finally, the moment had arrived!

"Cheng Kes, accompany me to the Thunder Pond," Ye Xuan commanded.

"Ah?" Cheng Kes, moments before filled with elation, turned pale.

"Young Master, have I done something wrong?" she stammered. The Thunder Pond, one of the legendary Nine Prohibitions of Xuanhuang, was a place Cheng Kes knew held immense danger. The thought of Ye Xuan desiring to take her there at this crucial juncture felt like a death sentence.

Ye Xuan shot her an exasperated look and stated indifferently, "If I intended to kill you, do you believe I would need to venture to the Thunder Pond?"

"Oh, that is indeed true," Cheng Kes conceded after a moment's careful consideration, realizing the logic in his words.

"Young Master, then I shall await you here," Qiao Xinyu said gently.

"Proceed directly to the Emperor Road. Upon arrival, there will be another trial. I will rejoin you then," Ye Xuan replied, shaking his head.

The group respectfully acknowledged his command.

Ye Xuan then, taking Cheng Kes with him, separated from the main contingent and ascended towards the skies above Fu Lei Heaven.

As an unparalleled prodigy whose renown spanned the Xuanhuang Great World, Ye Xuan's every action was scrutinized by onlookers.

With the rules for ascending the Emperor Road now unveiled, marking the optimal time for the ascent, Ye Xuan's departure from the group in a different direction instantly sowed confusion and bewilderment among the crowd.

What was he planning?

Was he not ascending the Emperor Road?

Or perhaps he feared being targeted by those Snow Storage cultivators and Reincarnators, opting to remain low-profile until others had proceeded, intending to follow later?

However, given the formidable strength Ye Xuan had previously displayed, such caution seemed unnecessary.

This unexpected turn of events left everyone baffled.

Unable to comprehend his motives, they ceased their speculation, prioritizing the impending ascent of the Emperor Road over observing Ye Xuan's movements.

Soon, many talents averted their gaze, turning their attention to the Emperor Road and beginning their ascent.

Initially, various sects had dispatched powerful cultivators to escort their chosen talents towards the Emperor Road. Yet, with the discovery of the Emperor Road's specific rules, individuals beyond the Great Sage Realm were barred from accompanying them further, forced to halt at a distance.

This prompted many forces to adjust their strategies, with only Great Sage Realm cultivators continuing the escort missions.

On the Emperor Road, it was exceedingly rare for individuals to traverse it alone.

Particularly in the initial stages, cultivators typically moved in groups.

It was only towards the latter stages that they would begin to journey independently.

This was because that was the period for enlightenment, for sensing the direction of destiny.

At this very moment.

In Heavenly State's Fu Lei Heaven.

As the esteemed guardians of Heavenly State, the Four Great Families of Fu Lei Heaven had long held dominion over the region.

Especially in recent times, Wang Teng of the Wang Family, one of these Four Great Families, had brought widespread fame to Fu Lei Heaven.

This designated Emperor, possessing an unmatched inheritance from Fu Lei Heaven, was expected to shine brightly during this grand event. However, his provocation of Ye Xuan had resulted in his crippling.

Now, with the Emperor Road manifesting above Heavenly State, it seemed to serve as a stark reminder, almost a mockery, to Fu Lei Heaven.

This was particularly galling for the Wang Family, causing them immense heartache.

Furthermore, following an investigation ordered by the Qin Family, the foremost among the Four Great Families of Fu Lei Heaven, it was uncovered that numerous core members of the Wang Family were affiliated with the Evil God Sect.

This revelation sent shockwaves through the renowned established powers.

The Wang Family suffered a severe blow; had it not been for the intervention of their elders who pleaded for mercy, the family might have been utterly eradicated.

Despite this, the established hierarchy among the Four Great Families was undeniably altered.

The Liu and Li Families also felt the repercussions, leading to a situation where the Qin Family reasserted its dominance.

In response to this shift, the Wang Family did not remain passive. They awakened their own Snow Storage cultivators, ready to contend for the Emperor Road.

The Qin Family, unfazed by this development, possessed their own Snow Storage cultivators as well!

Standing within Fu Lei Heaven, high-ranking members of the Four Great Families convened to bid farewell to the exceptional talents representing their respective clans.

Each family typically sent five or six individuals. Some, despite their advanced age, still aspired to ascend the Emperor Road together.

For cultivators across the world, reaching the Great Sage Realm represented a monumental achievement.

However, the Great Sage Realm was bifurcated into two distinct categories.

Not based on differing paths, but rather on whether one stepped upon the Emperor Road or chose not to.

Even those who have arrived still possess a fervent desire to ascend bravely, thus joining the Emperor Road.

The competition for the Emperor Road is not merely a contention among talents, but rather a battle of the Dao itself!

A struggle for destiny!

Throughout the unfathomable expanse of time, there have been individuals who rose from obscurity.

In the Ancient Era, an elder cultivator, who had lived for over a million years, poured his very essence into reaching the Great Sage Realm and ascending alongside younger prodigies.

He was nearly the oldest cultivator to ever embark on the Emperor Road.

Initially, upon entering the Emperor Road, his performance was mediocre, suffering repeated defeats.

Midway through his journey, he narrowly escaped demise on numerous occasions.

By the time of the ultimate Dao battle, he was deemed unqualified to participate and was ultimately eliminated.

Under normal circumstances, such an outcome signifies the end of one's Emperor Road endeavor.

The path to higher realms would forever be closed off.

After leaving the Emperor Road, the old man dedicated hundreds of thousands of years to recovering his strength while subtly making advancements.

Then, he embarked on the Emperor Road once more.

He remained within the Great Sage Realm.

At that juncture, the Emperor Road imposed no restrictions on cultivation realms; it was common to encounter various Great Sages, and even the occasional Quasi-Emperor.

Progress on the Emperor Road at these echelons was fraught with near impossibility.

Typically, it was the exclusive domain of Great Sages and Quasi-Emperors.

Great Sages could only subsist on the periphery.

The old man, fully aware of his limitations, refrained from rash actions; at times, he merely observed the clashes of Great Sages, enduring the collateral damage that nearly claimed him; he would then retreat, recuperate, and persevere.

This second attempt also concluded in failure.

Yet, his resolve remained unbroken, and he pressed onward; on his third traversal of the Emperor Road, he arrived with the cultivation of the Great Sage Realm.

And yet, he failed.

Failure.

An unending cycle of failure.

The old man navigated the Emperor Road nine times in total, a legendary undertaking, until finally, on his ninth initiation, he earned the right to contend in the Dao battle, the ultimate struggle for destiny.

Despite, once again, ultimately failing to secure victory.

However, in the end, the old man bore the weight of destiny, ascending to become an unprecedented Great Emperor.

This venerable elder's name was Qin Li, hailing from the Qin family, one of the Four Great Families of Fu Lei Heaven.

He was widely revered as the Human Emperor Old Man.

His arduous journey was chronicled into a mythical saga, disseminating hope far and wide.

It imparted immense fortitude to those in subsequent generations who felt despair about attaining Great Emperor status.

From that point forward, the Emperor Road ceased to be exclusively a pursuit of the young.

Any cultivator of the Great Sage Realm across the land could aspire to ascend!

Naturally, for those traversing the path of the Supreme Great Sage, reaching the Emperor Road was akin to being utterly blocked, for their onward journey was irrevocably sealed.

"Oh? Young Master Ye?"

At this moment, members of the Four Great Families observed Ye Xuan escorting Cheng Kes towards the true Fu Lei Heaven, seemingly making their way to the Thunder Pond?

What was his intention?

"Is that Ye Xuan?"

The members of the Four Great Families present stared at Ye Xuan with palpable curiosity.

"Absolutely do not provoke this individual."

The Qin Family Head, Qin Duancang, had already impressed this vital directive upon the Qin Family members overseeing the Snow Storage.