The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1887 - 1884: All Things

Once more, the man clad in blue advanced.

Boom!

In the blink of an eye, Ye Xuan was once again swallowed by the abyss of the sea, struggling for breath.

The next instant, he plunged into a boundless inferno, enduring the searing, unending flames!

Then came a realm of ice and biting snow.

A world populated by monstrous, carnivorous flora.

A zone of corrosive, venomous miasma.

An arid expanse of dust and earth.

Diverse realities materialized one after another before Ye Xuan's eyes, subjecting him to ferocious torment.

This is the formidable might wielded by those within the Great Venerate Realm, capable of conjuring and obliterating worlds with a mere flicker of thought.

Yet, such power, when manifested by an expert in the Great Saint Realm, is sufficient to plunge even an Invincible Great Sage into utter despair!

Within these generated worlds, all mana is rendered inert, leaving no avenue for resistance.

"Hmm..."

However, after witnessing the rotation of hundreds of these illusory worlds, the man in blue emitted a sound of surprise, his gaze fixed with unexpected intrigue upon the youth in black robes before him.

Could this fellow be unaffected?

The man in blue retracted his Divine Skills, his eyes intently studying Ye Xuan, and remarked softly, "Your physique is likely no ordinary one."

Ye Xuan's eyes were sharp and clear as he faced the man in blue, slowly articulating, "Should you refrain from unleashing your full capabilities, you will face a crushing defeat later on."

"Be it Jade Cauldron Dao or the Great Saint Divine Power, present all your ultimate techniques."

As he spoke, a confluence of distinct energies began to emanate from Ye Xuan's person.

At times, it blazed like a ferocious sun; at others, it manifested as an icy prison; then, it became ethereal and mist-like; followed by an outpouring of vibrant life force; next, it turned dark and murky; subsequently, it grew pellucid and pure; and finally, it became shrouded in the shroud of death.

Ultimately, Ye Xuan's aura settled into an unassuming state, akin to a return to fundamental simplicity.

But the countenance of the man in blue grew considerably more solemn.

All traces of condescension were discarded as he began to regard the young man before him with genuine respect.

This young man is an embodiment of dread!

Although his cultivation rests merely at the apex of the Great Sage Realm, not even possessing the status of a Heaven and Earth Great Sage, the sheer power he just displayed instilled a sense of peril in the man.

Even a primal, instinctual... tremor of fear!

This is an occurrence without precedent.

He is no novice to the Great Saint Realm, having attained its Third Layer a staggering nine millennia ago!

Much like the five realms beneath it, the Great Saint Realm also comprises nine distinct layers of progression.

The critical distinction lies in the Great Saint Realm's formidable resilience to destruction.

Even if the Life Palace or the very essence of the soul is annihilated, rebirth remains a possibility!

As long as a single wisp of breath persists, regeneration can be achieved!

Consequently, among those who have undergone reincarnation, individuals within the Great Saint Realm are considered nigh-invincible.

In its First Layer, known also as the Undying Great Saint, the very symbol of indestructible immortality is embodied.

The Second Layer grants the ability to condense nine Primordial Spirit Immortals, enabling rebirth through these vestiges even if the physical form is destroyed and the True Spirit and soul are utterly erased, thereby restoring all prior power.

This Second Layer is fittingly termed the Nirvana Great Saint, signifying a rebirth akin to the mythical phoenix.

And then, the Third Layer, the domain of the man in blue, permits the cultivator to transmute into all conceivable forms, pervading all Heavens and Myriad Worlds, drawing boundless energy from their very existence.

This Third Layer is designated as the All Things Great Saint, conveying the profound understanding that 'All Things Are Me!'

These are but the initial three echelons of the Great Saint Realm.

Even these initial layers serve to illustrate the profound difficulty in extinguishing the life of a Great Saint Realm cultivator.

Unless a being of the Quasi-Emperor Realm or a true Great Emperor intervenes, actively eradicating them from the very River of Time, their destruction cannot be rendered absolute.

This includes individuals such as the late Monk Liuyun, Shi Pojun, and Zhuo Rou, who were vanquished by Ye Xuan's hand. Now, with the Heavenly Dao's suppression lifted, their nine Primordial Spirit Immortals will gradually re-coalesce, and upon the completion of 'Nine Nines Return to One,' they shall reappear in the world without any detriment to their established cultivation base!

Such is the terrifying nature of the Great Saint Realm's resilience.

Yet, at this very moment.

The man in blue, a cultivator residing within the Third Layer of the Great Saint Realm, finds himself experiencing a tangible sense of oppression emanating from Ye Xuan.

This sensation renders the reality of the situation almost unbelievable.

It feels akin to a journey back to over nine thousand years prior, during the fabled Emperor Road competition.

In that era, the Heavenly Dao Suppression had not yet been imposed, nor had the End of Dharma Era descended.

Thus, the participants vying for a place on the Emperor Road were predominantly cultivators within the Great Saint Realm or the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

He himself had nearly met his end upon the Emperor Road back then. Upon his initial entry into the Great Saint Realm as an Undying Great Saint—the very first layer among the nine of the Great Saint Realm—his methods had proven sorely limited against the formidable strength of his adversaries.

Now, he perceives an identical sense of overwhelming pressure from a junior cultivator still within the Great Sage Realm.

This feeling is profoundly disorienting!

"My designation is Zong Jianli."

The man in blue offered a respectful bow to Ye Xuan, formally introducing himself.

This act signified a true, unequivocal acknowledgment of Ye Xuan's formidable standing.

Having spoken, his eyes took on a profound depth, his expression becoming utterly serene.

Boom!

But in the ensuing moment, celestial bodies began to orbit around him.

Swiftly thereafter, the vast expanse of the cosmic starry sky condensed into a singularity, transforming into luminous orbs that streamed towards Ye Xuan!

"Star Universe Silent Annihilation!"

This was a fatal technique from the Jade Cauldron Dao. Each bead harbored the might of a star system, and all nine hurtled towards Ye Xuan. As they neared, the nine beads detonated!

Boom—

The sound was faint, its true scale unseen. Where Ye Xuan stood, space and time warped; from Zong Jianli's view, the very fabric of space contorted. In reality, however, the space-time around Ye Xuan had been annihilated by the nine dark orbs, as if wiped from existence, utterly gone.

Returning to Nothingness!

A moment later, the devastating shockwave emanated outwards. Ye Xuan had vanished. The surrounding space-time was completely obliterated.

Zong Jianli calmly waved a hand, quelling the immense power. 'Is it over?' he mused, raising an eyebrow. It seemed impossible for it to end just like that. The sense of impending danger had not dissipated.

Boom!

In the following instant, Zong Jianli’s eyes widened in shock. A colossal, overwhelming force erupted from his chest, nearly punching straight through. The Ye Xuan, who should have been erased, materialized before Zong Jianli, his fist having pierced directly through Zong Jianli’s chest.

Zong Jianli found this hard to comprehend. When had this fellow gotten so close? He hadn't sensed it at all. 'Disperse!' Blood trickled from Zong Jianli’s lips as his eyes blazed fiercely and he muttered the incantation.

Instantly, Zong Jianli dissolved into a shower of starlight. He reappeared thousands of miles away, fully reformed and unharmed. Yet, in the vast expanse of the cosmos, millions upon millions of miles distant, an entire star system had been reduced to absolute nothingness.

This was the terrifying power of an All Things Great Saint. Ye Xuan’s strike had indeed hit Zong Jianli's chest, but Zong Jianli had employed the unique ability of an All Things Great Saint to transform into all existence, allowing the star system to absorb the impact. Thus, he evaded Ye Xuan's blow and escaped the perilous situation, remaining completely unscathed.

Ye Xuan gazed at the stunned Zong Jianli and offered a slight smile. 'It seems your foundation is quite robust.' Such words, spoken with the air of a senior addressing a junior, caused Zong Jianli’s expression to darken perceptibly.