427: Reopening the Emperor's Tribulation

Hearing this, Gu Changge's gaze pierced through the endless Void Realm, landing once more in the direction of the world barrier.

After a moment of silence, he spoke slowly:

"The situation beyond the barrier is intricate and complex. At present, many key points remain unclear, making it difficult to explain in full."

He paused slightly, and though his tone was calm, he dropped an earth-shattering conclusion:

"However, one thing is certain.

What you saw and felt back then, as well as the eternal loss of the Xuanhuang World's Origin, are all the handiwork of Immortals."

"Immortals?!"

This single word was like the first bolt of thunder at the dawn of Chaos, striking ruthlessly at the core of the Old Blind Man's Soul!

It was actually Immortals who were stealing the Origin of the Xuanhuang World from behind the scenes?!

This truth was more shocking than all his previous guesses combined!

This had already surpassed the scope of the struggle between Emperors; it involved a level that only existed in myths and legends!

Gu Changge ignored his reaction. With a slight movement of his gaze, an invisible strand of his mind reached out from this world.

"Little Xuan, how is the recovery of this world? How many Emperors can it support simultaneously now?"

Soon, a childish thought filled with affection and excitement came back, like a child circling around its parents.

"It has recovered so much this past month! Now, it can support three Emperors at the same time! Any more than that would be a bit of a strain."

The one communicating with Gu Changge was precisely the newly awakened Heavenly Dao will of the Xuanhuang Great World!

Over the past month, it had revived because of Gu Changge and instinctively felt close to him, often lingering around him.

Gu Changge nodded slightly, having already made his calculations.

He withdrew his mind, his gaze falling back on Xing Tianao as he asked:

"Do you know why I saved you?"

The Old Blind Man's Soul form trembled, and he bowed respectfully. "This Junior does not know. Senior, please enlighten me."

Gu Changge looked at him, his tone calm.

"Considering that your cultivation was not easy and your Great Dao of Nirvana indeed has its unique merits, it would be a pity for you to be annihilated just like that."

His gaze seemed to sweep over the phantom images of the mountains and rivers of the Xuanhuang Great World.

"Since you know the secret of the Origin's loss, you should understand that this world has been weak for a long time. In the coming eras, there will surely be many disturbances. More powerhouses need to grow as quickly as possible to protect this world."

"Your Foundation is decent, and now that you have achieved destruction before creation, your potential is even greater than before. Today, I shall grant you a stroke of Opportunity to ascend to the Emperor Realm and do your part for this world."

"Are you willing?"

Hearing this, the Old Blind Man's Soul fluctuated violently!

What did he just hear?

Ascend to the Emperor Realm?

This Senior's tone was so calm, as if he weren't talking about achieving the supreme position of a Great Emperor, but rather something as common as eating or drinking?!

That was a Great Emperor!

It was the supreme Realm that countless brilliant figures in the Xuanhuang Great World had pursued throughout the ages, only to fall at the threshold and have their Souls extinguished!

It was an existence that truly wielded the Mandate of Heaven and looked down upon all living beings!

It was the ultimate goal for which he had risked everything, planned for thousands of years, and triggered the Emperor Tribulation, only to fail at the last moment and nearly be completely annihilated.

In this Senior's mouth, it had actually become something that could be achieved just by being granted a stroke of Opportunity?

What kind of incredible power and confidence was required to say such words?!

Moreover, he was not related to him, and they had never even met before today. Why would he bestow such a heavenly Opportunity upon him?

Simply because his cultivation was not easy and it was a pity, or because of Xuanhuang?

But regardless of the reason, this kindness, this Karma, was simply too heavy!

So heavy that even he found it hard to bear!

Whether or not this Senior could truly do it, the mere intention to help him become an Emperor was already a grace as great as being reborn!

Xing Tianao had been clear about his debts and grudges all his life. Such a massive kindness, whether it succeeded or not, must be etched in his heart, a debt he could not repay even with ten thousand deaths!

In an instant, thousands of thoughts swept through the Old Blind Man's consciousness like a storm.

All the shock, bewilderment, and disbelief transformed into the deepest reverence and determination.

In an incomparably solemn, almost pious manner, he sent out the firmest and most devout vibration with his Soul.

"Senior's profound kindness is something this Junior, Xing Tianao, could not repay even with ten thousand deaths!"

"If I can ascend to the Emperor Realm again, I will do my utmost to protect this world and share Senior's burdens, even if I must die a hundred times without turning back!"

He did not ask how to become an Emperor, nor did he doubt whether Gu Changge could do it.

At this moment, he chose to believe without reservation. Because the bearing of the person before him, and the three Great Emperors standing respectfully nearby, were themselves a proof that needed no words.

Gu Changge said no more and simply raised his hand in a beckoning gesture.

In an instant, within the entire Small World, the endless Qi of the Chaos Origin seemed to hear the command of a sovereign, swarming from the Void Realm.

It transformed into strands of gentle yet majestic life-giving energy, slowly injecting into the Old Blind Man's illusory and broken Soul.

This was no simple infusion of energy; it was using supreme methods to reshape his Dao Foundation and recast his Physical Body!

The Old Blind Man felt as if his Soul were soaking in the fountain of life from the beginning of creation, every thought being nourished and strengthened.

The pure Chaos Origin, following the most perfect blueprint of life in the depths of his Soul, began to construct bones, derive flesh and blood, weave Meridians, and engrave Dao patterns.

An extreme sense of comfort and fulfillment, like an ancient dried-up riverbed being refilled with sweet spring water, washed over him.

He could clearly see a brand-new body, full of vigorous vitality and powerful strength, rapidly taking shape.

The Meridians were as wide as rivers, sufficient to carry the circulation of even more violent power.

Even those eyes, which had been permanently blinded by the backlash of a Dao injury, were condensing new, deeper outlines of pupils within the newborn flesh!

More importantly, this newborn body's compatibility with his Great Dao of Nirvana had reached an unprecedented Perfection!

It was as if this body were the optimal vessel born specifically to carry the true meaning of Nirvana!

A moment later, the light faded.

A tall and upright body with well-defined muscles, radiating a powerful aura of life and a faint Dao Rhyme of Nirvana, had solidified.

Xing Tianao subconsciously clenched his fists, feeling the sensation of power in his fingertips that seemed capable of crushing mountains, as well as the vast spiritual power surging like a river within him. An indescribable excitement welled up in his heart.

Powerful!

Unprecedentedly powerful!

He even felt that this newborn body was several times more perfect and resilient than his Physical Body when he was at the Peak of the Quasi-Emperor state before Undergoing Tribulation!

Moreover, the compatibility between his Soul and Physical Body had reached a state of Perfection, without the slightest bit of friction.

This was simply a complete transformation!

"Thank you, Senior, for the grace of remaking me!"

Xing Tianao bowed deeply in gratitude, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

This new body allowed him to see infinite possibilities and also made him revere Gu Changge's methods to the extreme.

Gu Changge nodded slightly, his gaze seeming to pierce through the barrier of the Small World and fall upon the external Xuanhuang Great World.

"The Physical Body is formed, and the Dao Foundation is solid. However, to become a Great Emperor of this world, you must obtain the recognition of this world's Heavenly Dao and undergo the baptism of the Emperor Tribulation to reach Perfection."

His tone remained indifferent:

"In a moment, the Xuanhuang Will will reopen the Emperor Tribulation for you. You will still need to undergo it yourself."