273: The Supreme Being's Shock

He frowned slightly, and the Chaos Qi surged accordingly. "This aura is somewhat like that little Golden-Winged Peng bird that managed to escape back then?"

"Is this the use of an Emperor Weapon, or perhaps a protective measure left behind by a Great Emperor? To think it could annihilate the 'Death Underworld Talisman Light' bestowed by this deity..."

The consciousness within the coffin gradually became clear, and a hint of surprise and scrutiny carried through the cold intent.

He did not clearly perceive the life fluctuations of the Great Emperor level, and was more inclined to believe it was some powerful external object or an ancient hidden trump card.

Immediately, a cold arc hooked at the corner of his mouth, carrying a hint of playfulness and disdain.

"Returning for revenge? The wrath of an ant—his courage is commendable. It seems ten years of time haven't taught him to revere what a true Supreme Domain is."

To an existence like him, even a Peak Quasi-Emperor was nothing more than a slightly larger ant.

They had slashed themselves once and lay dormant in the restricted zone to pursue longevity. A mere Peng bird returning with hatred—in his eyes, how was it any different from a moth to a flame?

"Fine, I've been silent for too long, and my bones have grown a bit rusty. It's the perfect time to stretch my limbs; swallowing this little bird's Origin might compensate for some of the consumption over these years."

He did not view Xiao Hei as a true threat, but more as a snack delivered to his door.

He never even considered that a Great Emperor of this era had made a move.

The Heavenly Dao of this world was flawed and had long been unable to bear the Great Emperor's Dao Fruit; this was the consensus among all dormant Supremes.

As for being able to neutralize his rune, perhaps that Golden-Winged Roc had some fortuitous encounter or mastered some Emperor Weapon, but in the face of absolute strength and eons of accumulation, it was all an illusion.

"A pity, external objects are ultimately just external objects."

His intent returned to indifference. In the eyes of existences like them, no power capable of threatening them should exist in the current world.

However, just as his intent was about to be withdrawn—

His gaze suddenly froze!

Three figures had appeared silently, at some unknown time, within the chaotic storm of rules at the periphery of the restricted zone—a storm capable of strangling a Quasi-Emperor!

What made his heart tremble even more was that with his Supreme Divine Thought, he was temporarily unable to see through the true nature of these three people!

Especially the white-robed youth in the lead; his aura was as ordinary as still water in a deep pool, without a single ripple, making it impossible to see the slightest depth!

"Hmph, seeking death."

A flash of cold ridicule passed through the intent of the being inside the coffin.

"A mere three people dare to trespass into the Heavenly Desolate Restricted Zone? It seems they have some backing and thus don't know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth."

His attention fell particularly on the figure on the left; although the aura was restrained, he would never mistake that unique life mark!

"Golden-Winged Roc? It's actually you, little bird? Ten years ago you were lucky enough to escape with your life; instead of thinking about how to prolong your wretched existence, you actually dare to deliver yourself to my door to seek death? Truly, the ignorant are fearless!"

In his view, the opponent might have obtained some Opportunity and made progress in his cultivation, and thus thought he had the capital to challenge him. It was utterly laughable!

"Fine, since you've come, this deity will personally send you on your way; it's a good chance to stretch my limbs."

Thinking of this, the lid of the ancient coffin slowly slid open a crack, and a decaying yet majestic Supreme aura began to spread.

An illusory figure shrouded in Chaos Qi rose from the coffin, his dark gold Imperial robe fluttering without wind, as scenes of the birth and destruction of the Universe slowly flowed in his eyes.

Even though it was just his normal state after awakening, his pressure was enough to make the stars tremble.

At this moment, Gu Changge's group of three had stepped into the core area of the restricted zone, facing the figure rising from the coffin from a distance.

"Little Peng bird," the ancient Supreme's voice carried the vicissitudes of eons and unconcealed contempt.

"I'll give you a chance: kneel and submit, and this deity might leave you an intact corpse."

Xiao Hei's expression was cold and stern; he did not answer, but simply took a step forward, and his aura began to climb steadily!

"Hmm? Still want to put up a desperate struggle?" The Supreme sneered, "It seems the lesson from ten years ago still hasn't taught you reverence!"

He casually raised his hand and pointed a finger forward.

This finger seemed ordinary, yet it contained a trace of Supreme Dao Law, enough to crush stars and obliterate ordinary Quasi-Emperors!

He wanted to crush this little bird who didn't know the height of the heavens, just as he had ten years ago!

However, facing this terrifying finger, a sharp light flashed in Xiao Hei's eyes, and he no longer hid his power!

"Boom—!"

A vast and boundless Emperor Might of Perfection, like a prehistoric giant beast that had slept for eons suddenly awakening, burst forth from Xiao Hei's body!

Golden light pierced the sky, illuminating the entire deathly silent restricted zone. Its momentum was so great that it instantly dispersed the Dao Law contained in the opponent's finger!

Xiao Hei's entire body was bathed in brilliant golden Imperial radiance, his hair flying and his eyes flashing with cold lightning, like a Heavenly Emperor descending upon the world!

He said no more and directly threw a claw strike! The fist light transformed into a Golden-Winged Roc roaring across the sea of stars, tearing through the Void Realm and lunging straight at the Supreme figure with Supreme Emperor Might!

"What?!"

The ancient Supreme, who had originally been casual and playful, saw his pupils suddenly contract. For the first time, his face under the Chaos Qi revealed an expression of unbelievable horror!

"Emperor Might?! Perfection of the Great Emperor's Law?! This is impossible!!"

He lost his voice in shock, his tone completely changing!

"The Heavenly Dao of this world is flawed and has long been unable to bear the Great Emperor's Dao Fruit! You... how could you possibly attain the Dao?!"

This completely overturned his million-year understanding!

When a new Emperor is born, there must be heaven-shaking phenomena and universal resonance; it was fundamentally impossible to hide it from dormant Supremes like them!

But this purely authentic Emperor Realm fluctuation, this Law aura that reigned above all paths, could never be mistaken!

In his haste, he had to push his Supreme power to the limit, striking out with a palm to meet that Peng Emperor Fist print!

"Boom!!!"

The Great Emperor's fist print and the Supreme's palm force collided violently! It was like two ancient stars crashing together, or a roar as loud as the creation of the world!

A terrifying energy storm instantly swept out, Law fragments splashing like a rain of light, completely tearing the surrounding Void Realm into Chaos. Countless star phantoms flickered and crumbled within the ripples!

This core area of the restricted zone shook violently, as if it were about to be completely overturned!

Turbulent energy currents raged and destructive waves spread, seemingly about to affect the more distant starry sky.

At this moment, Gu Changge, who had been watching the situation change, frowned slightly as he looked at the Void Realm on the brink of shattering due to the Emperor-level collision.

He made no extra movements; with just a slight thought, an invisible, intangible, yet extremely profound barrier silently enveloped this vast Star Domain.

All combat fluctuations, energy impacts, and that world-shaking Great Emperor aura were completely sealed within, without a single bit leaking to the outside world.

At the same time, deep within the restricted zone, four other ancient coffins vibrated violently at once!

Intimidating light burst from the cracks in the coffin lids, and terrifying Divine Thoughts frantically interlaced and swept over. In their originally deathly cold intent, there was now a shock, horror, and disbelief unprecedented in eons!

"The aura of a Great Emperor?! Pure and flawless!"

"How can a new Emperor be born in this era? Why did the Heavenly Dao not sense it?!"

"Is it that Golden-Winged Roc?! He... he actually stepped into the Emperor Realm?!"

"That collision just now was undoubtedly of the Emperor-level Law!"

One dormant Supreme after another was completely awakened, and a monstrous wave surged within their cold intent!

Xiao Hei's display of the Emperor Realm was like a huge boulder thrown into the stagnant water of the restricted zone, instantly stirring up ten thousand waves!

As for the ancient Supreme who had exchanged a blow with Xiao Hei, his figure swayed slightly in the aftermath of the collision. He stared fixedly at Xiao Hei, feeling that truly real Perfection of the Imperial Dao Law that stood above all paths.

The shock in his heart was already like a raging sea; his original contempt and playfulness had long since vanished, leaving only unprecedented solemnity and a hint of unbelievable alarm.

"You actually really became an Emperor..."

His voice was dry, carrying an unconcealed tremor.

The situation had completely reversed in an instant!