194: There is more than one emperor!

More than a year has passed since the Emperors Road opened, and the competition within it has not eased with the passage of time; instead, it has become even more fervent and frantic.

More and more Prodigies have fallen, and the remaining powerhouses are almost all wounded, yet their eyes are sharper, and their aura, tempered by blood and fire, has become even more condensed and vast.

However, just in this final sprint stage, a piece of news, originating from an unknown source but quickly and subtly confirmed by several ancient existences, spread like wildfire throughout the entire Primal Ancient Realm, completely igniting the emotions of all Cultivators—

"Heaven and Earth are changing; the Emperors Road is not unique!

In this era... there is more than one Emperor position!"

This news struck the hearts of all beings struggling on the Emperors Road or closely following its progress like billions of Chaos divine lightning bolts!

Throughout the ages, in the competition for the Emperors Road, only one person could ultimately ascend to the pinnacle, bear the Mandate of Heaven, and achieve the position of Great Emperor!

This was an iron rule, common knowledge!

It was precisely this uniqueness that made the struggle on the Emperors Road so cruel, so merciless.

But now, it's rumored that there's more than one Emperor position?!

What does this mean?

It means that the single-plank bridge, which originally required stepping over the corpses of all competitors, has suddenly become a grand Dao capable of accommodating multiple people!

It means the hope of becoming an Emperor has suddenly increased countless times!

But it also means that the competition will become more complex, with more variables!

"More than one Great Emperor? This... how is this possible?!"

"Is the source of the news reliable? Is it a smokescreen released by some forces?"

"No!

My clan's sleeping Old Ancestor just sent a message; the Laws of Heaven and Earth are indeed undergoing an unprecedented transformation, becoming more 'profound,' capable of bearing more than one Emperor's Mandate!"

"Heaven blesses us! This is a golden age unseen in all eternity!"

"Quick! Immediately summon all Disciples on the Emperors Road, change strategies, don't aim to be the sole champion, but strive to secure an Emperor position!"

The entire Primal Ancient Realm was in an uproar!

Whether it was the Prodigies still struggling on the Emperors Road or the forces observing from outside, they were all shaken by this sudden, earth-shattering news.

Countless strategies were re-formulated, countless hidden trump cards were activated early, and the atmosphere within the Emperors Road suddenly shifted from extreme brutal fighting to a subtle balance of power and alliances.

Of course, the essence of the competition has not changed; it might even become more chaotic and intense due to the increased number of targets.

After all, even if there are more Emperor positions, they are still limited, destined to be attained only by that small group of top-tier individuals.

Deep within the Emperors Road, on the outskirts of the Grand Beginning Ancient Palace.

Lin Huan had just repelled a wave of combined attacks from a hidden Dao lineage. Primordial Beginning Qi flowed around him, his aura even more unfathomable than a year ago, having already reached the seventh heaven of the Saint King Realm!

Hearing this news that spread through his mind, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"More than one Emperor position... It seems the great changes in heaven and earth that Old Ancestor once mentioned have already begun."

He was not as ecstatic as others; instead, he was calmer.

Greater Opportunities often mean greater risks.

He looked towards the massive, ancient palace—the Grand Beginning Ancient Palace—faintly visible amidst the Chaos Qi currents, his gaze resolute.

No matter how the outside world changes, strengthening one's own power is fundamental.

At the junction of the Burial Sword Star Domain and the Ancient Battlefield of Ten Thousand Races.

Lin Hao and Ye Chen unexpectedly met.

Both had sharp auras and bore traces of battle, but their eyes were like divine weapons tempered a thousand times, incomparably keen.

"More than one Emperor position..." Ye Chen clenched his fist, golden Qi and blood faintly flowing on his skin. "It seems we don't necessarily have to fight to the death."

He looked at Lin Hao; although his Battle Intent remained, it held less of a desperate resolve.

Lin Hao nodded slightly, stroking the dust-slaying sword on his lap: "The Emperors Road is a trial ground, not a singular death stage.

The ultimate opponent may not be each other."

His gaze turned towards the deeper parts of the Emperors Road, where several powerful auras, enough to make his Sword Heart tremble, emanated.

Deep within the ruins where the Immortal Pool is located.

Lin Qingyi and Jiang Li were wreathed in immortal light, their auras ethereal and powerful.

They exchanged a smile.

"This way, the pressure is somewhat reduced," Lin Qingyi whispered.

"But there will also be more covetous gazes," Jiang Li said, her eyes cold, looking into the distance. "We need to improve our strength faster."

In the Chaos Fire Domain, Meteorite Sea, Azure Dragon Ancestral Land... The Lin family's Prodigies, after their initial shock, quickly calmed down and focused more on their own cultivation and the struggle for Opportunities.

They clearly understood that even if the Emperor positions increased, they would still not be easy to obtain. Only strength was the capital for contending for everything.

Meanwhile, in the Lin Familys Small World.

Within the Forbidden Ground, Lin Dao naturally perceived the subtle changes in the Laws of Heaven and Earth, as well as the news that had spread throughout the world.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly piercing through the Void Realm.

"Heaven and Earth are being completed, the Laws are stable, capable of bearing more Emperor-level existences... Is this the timing the Upper Realm has been waiting for?"

He murmured to himself.

When the Emperors Road ends, new Emperors are born, and Heaven and Earth complete their final transformation, this realm will then be able to accommodate stronger powers, and the Upper Realm can dispatch more powerful existences to descend at a lesser cost!

He glanced at Lin Ying, who was by his side, delicately carved like jade, clumsily playing with a wisp of Chaos Qi.

After a year of growth, the little girl seemed to have grown a little, the Chaos runes on her brow clearer. Although she still had no cultivation fluctuations, the aura she occasionally revealed made even Lin Dao feel a hint of profundity.

"The peaceful days are about to end."

Lin Dao knew that when the Emperors Road ended and new Emperors were born, that would be the time of the so-called Upper Realm's true descent.

At that time, what he might face could be existences beyond the Great Emperor!

He had to make full preparations before then.

And within the Emperors Road, his descendants were also about to face their final trials.

More than one Emperor position, seemingly an Opportunity, but how is it not also drawing more Geniuses into this impending, heaven-shaking storm?

At the end of the Emperors Road, heavy mists shrouded everything.