Chapter 591 351: Human Emperor Divine Techniques, Emperor Yu's Sea Stabilization Technique

When Yun Qinghe heard this, she never would have imagined such a reason existed.

The thought made her heart tremble. The implications were truly terrifying.

Previously, when the Ascension Platform appeared, the actions of the Eternal Emperor, Yuqing Ancestor Master, and the others had already attracted the attention of those beyond the Celestial Gate.

If these Awakened in the Returning Ruins Silent Sea were also discovered, the Divine Beings outside the Celestial Gate would likely make new moves. The situation in the Central Plains World would probably worsen, and numerous crises would emerge.

Everything in this Grotto Heaven was established to seal the Ancient Gods of the past.

In a sense, using the Ascension Platform was indeed the fastest way to reach the Celestial Gate.

'But without the Ascension Platform, do these descendants of the Middle Ages' Demon Gods have another way to open a passage to another world?'

"In fact, ever since the Three Realms were cut off from the Celestial Gate, the Celestial Court has continuously dispatched experts into the starry sky. If not for generations of predecessors sacrificing themselves one after another, we would not be here today,"

the purple-robed woman sighed.

"But this time, the spatial rifts have reached an unprecedented scale. Even we cannot stop them, yet we are unable to act. Out of desperation, we have no choice but to seek help from the top experts of the outside world,"

the purple-robed woman transmitted her voice again.

Seeing the tense situation in the Returning Ruins Silent Sea, she was burning with anxiety but felt helpless.

'The safety of so many of The Awakened... what does it matter in the face of the entire world?'

Yun Qinghe fell silent. 'It would be strange if these Immortal Officials of the Old Celestial Court *didn't* go crazy for the Ascension Platform.'

"Take another one of my strikes! A single leaf foretells autumn; all things wither and decay."

Life and Death Yama charged forward, and the true form of his Sword Intent World, filled with an aura of deathly stillness, manifested and enveloped Lu Mingyuan.

Since the fight began, Life and Death Yama had always been at the forefront. He possessed terrifying close-combat abilities; a casual strike from him could likely slay an ordinary Thirteenth Realm expert.

Lu Mingyuan's eyes suddenly lit up. The Divine Saber Zhu Xie in his hand traced a strange, eerie arc as the powers of Thunder and Divine Flame surged forth. A river of alternating red and blue light faintly appeared in the void, flowing slowly, without beginning or end.

Within a radius of several hundred zhang, faint ripples spread through space. An incomparably profound Sword Ruins Realm Form took shape, enveloping Life and Death Yama, Ye Mingzi, and Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch all at once.

A colossal Divine Saber appeared—a manifestation combining the Great Daos of Thunder, Divine Flame, and Sword Intent that Lu Mingyuan had comprehended.

"Dragon Slaying Nineteen Forms."

Lu Mingyuan whispered, his voice utterly calm and devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

As Lu Mingyuan's thoughts shifted, the majestic Divine Saber descended with unstoppable might. Endless arcs of electricity surged, threatening to annihilate everything within.

BANG.

The Sword Intent World unleashed by Life and Death Yama instantly collapsed, dissipating into nothingness.

At the same time, the poisonous mist released by Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch also rapidly dissipated, continuously breaking apart.

Feeling the terrifying Sword Intent bearing down on them, the three of them reacted with extreme speed. A purer Dark Power surged from their bodies, forming a Dark Domain that caused space itself to twist.

Lu Mingyuan's Sword Ruins Realm Form erupted without reservation. Even the trio's Dark Domain couldn't fully withstand it and was forcibly torn apart.

Seizing the opportunity while the three were on the defensive, Lu Mingyuan manifested a ten-thousand-zhang-tall Primordial Spirit behind him. Wielding the Divine Saber Zhu Xie, he instantly appeared before Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch.

Among the three, Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch's strength was relatively the weakest, making him the easiest to break through.

The Primordial Spirit swung its saber, instantly harnessing a vast amount of Thunder Profound Techniques. The phantom of the Divine Thunder River appeared clearly, enveloping Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch.

The hundred-li-wide Sword Ruins Realm Form was a Ten Thousand Swords Tomb. Lu Mingyuan's comprehension of the Sword Dao had clearly reached a new level, allowing him to unleash the Sword Ruins Realm Form with ease.

Within the Sword Ruins Realm Form, ten thousand long sabers appeared in all sorts of states.

"Qingyun Saint King Qi."

In an instant, with Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch at the center, space-time within a radius of several dozen zhang seemed to fall still, transforming into a world of emerald green light.

BANG.

The Dark Domain couldn't stop the impact of the Qingyun Saint King Qi. Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch's body exploded into pieces.

"Hm?"

Lu Mingyuan showed no joy at this, instead knitting his brows slightly.

His gaze shifted, and Lu Mingyuan looked in another direction. Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch's figure had reappeared, completely unharmed.

"Human Race Emperor, you truly live up to your reputation," Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch said, his eyes cold.

SWISH.

The scorpion tail behind Blood Scorpion Demon Monarch shot out, instantly splitting into nine, sealing off all of Lu Mingyuan's escape routes.

Life and Death Yama also attacked. Four Sword Intent Worlds manifested simultaneously, like four real worlds, suppressing the four cardinal directions.

Meanwhile, Ye Mingzi took charge of the Array. A vast Power of Darkness surged from the Nether Lotus that connected the trio's power, rapidly spreading in all directions.

Within the Dark Power, incomparably thick strands of rules manifested, like chains intertwining with one another.

In the blink of an eye, a Dark Cage was created, trapping Lu Mingyuan inside.

"To force us to use the Dark Cage, Lu Mingyuan, you should be proud!" Life and Death Yama sneered.

The Dark Cage, unleashed with the combined power of the three of them, would have absolutely no problem simply trapping Lu Mingyuan.

Next, they just needed to wait for the arrival of the last one.

Once the Four Great Demon Generals were gathered, they could refine the Ascension Platform, connect to the Celestial Dao, and open the Celestial Gate.

...

Tens of thousands of li away, aboard a massive warship, the Female Imperial Tutor and the others continued to watch the fierce battle.

"He was actually trapped in the Dark Cage. It seems Lu Mingyuan is doomed this time. Shouldn't we intervene?" Yao Yang Human King said, shaking his head slightly.

He believed that even if it meant an Evil God would descend, they couldn't just stand by and watch Lu Mingyuan die.

Standing beside Yao Yang Human King was an eighty-one-meter-tall Golden Giant. He was none other than the Human King of the Giant Spirit Race.

The Giant Spirit Race were originally descendants of the Old Gods of the Celestial Court, but they later migrated to the Earth Realm and became a new tribe of the Human Race.

Watching Lu Mingyuan trapped in the Dark Cage, the Giant Spirit Human King couldn't help but sigh. "It's a pity. Our awakening in the Returning Ruins Silent Sea this time is for an important mission: to fight the Outer Realm Evil Gods for the World Origin. This information cannot be easily exposed. Otherwise, we could have helped Lu Mingyuan right now."

"It's best not to act rashly. Our mole under the command of the Evil Gods went through great trouble to find out their plans. We absolutely cannot afford any mistakes,"

someone immediately said in a solemn voice.

The Female Imperial Tutor's gaze was locked on the Dark Cage, but a smile touched her lips. "You all are underestimating this Human Race Emperor! Lu Mingyuan has comprehended a Triple Great Dao. After his Integration, his power is unparalleled. How can a mere Dark Cage compare to the Celestial Dao's Purple Sky Divine Thunder? Just you watch."

"As the successor of the Eternal Emperor, Lu Mingyuan shouldn't fall so easily," said a woman in ancient robes, as beautiful as a fairy.

Hearing this, Yao Yang Human King couldn't help but show a hint of surprise. He hadn't expected both the Female Imperial Tutor and Fairy Luo Hua to have such high opinions of Lu Mingyuan.

'They see Lu Mingyuan as the successor to the Eternal Emperor.

Perhaps, in a sense...

...he really is.

Possessing the Human Emperor Tripod and inheriting the Celestial Mandate, he is the undisputed chosen one of this era.'

...

「Inside the cage.」

Lu Mingyuan wasn't anxious. Instead, he brought out an ancient stone slab with archaic writing.

The All Emperors Martial Scripture.

Tens of thousands of characters instantly formed a moral text. They were vigorous and archaic, the words profound, resembling tadpoles swimming about, manifesting as Ancient Celestial Books.

It was the inscription of the chapter on Human Dao Cultivation, containing the essence of ancient Human Dao Cultivation, condensed from billions of ancient people.

The world spun before his eyes.

He had come to a familiar place again.

Above a vast lake, Immortal Mountains stood in great numbers, their peaks shrouded in blinding clouds and mist.

This time, however, Emperor Yu was not on a small boat. He stood at the peak of one of the high mountains, his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an imposing aura without being angry. The burly man had taken off his straw coat; his short shirt and long pants were quite 'plain,' but the majesty he inadvertently emanated made it impossible for anyone to dare underestimate him.

His square, resolute face stared in Lu Mingyuan's direction as he spoke in a deep voice:

"What trouble have you run into now?"

"The Power of the Evil God is too difficult to deal with. It's something that doesn't belong to this era. I still need the Human Emperor's Daoist Lineage to get twice the results with half the effort," Lu Mingyuan sighed.

"So, have you thought of the answer to the second question?" Emperor Yu asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I have."

Lu Mingyuan said, taking a deep breath.

"As the Human Emperor, I must care for all living beings."

"The Human Emperor is one who benefits the world while sacrificing himself, who burns his own body to light the path forward. To save all living beings, he would not hesitate to make enemies of demons, devils, and even the heavens!"

"Good!" Emperor Yu laughed heartily.

"Now, I will ask you the final question."

Emperor Yu's every move revealed the domineering air of an Emperor. With a grand wave of his hand, he declared, "If you can answer it, I will bestow Emperor Yu's Sea Stabilization Technique upon you."

"Senior, please speak."

Lu Mingyuan said earnestly.

"The third question is..."

"If your wife chews you out over some trivial matter, do you forgive her, or do you divorce her?"

Huh?

Lu Mingyuan was instantly dumbfounded.

'What kind of question is this?'

He thought the third question would be something grand, but it turned out to be incredibly casual.

The first question was about the survival of the Celestial Dao and the Human Race.

The second question was about the duties and responsibilities of the Human Emperor.

'Isn't the leap to the third question a bit too big?'

'No, Emperor Yu must have a deeper meaning for asking this.'

It seemed like a very mundane, domestic question.

'In reality, it's about the internal conflicts of the Human Race!

The issue with his wife is about family, which can be extended to being a model for educating future generations.

In other words, you could interpret it as how to manage one's own family and descendants.

This is a conflict that an Empire will inevitably face!

Emperor Yong'an failed to manage this well, which led to the Nine Dragons Struggle for the Throne.

So, if an Empire wants to endure, it must also cultivate its successors and maintain a good relationship with the empress.

Conquering a kingdom is hard, but ruling it is even harder!

This is, in fact, a hidden question about family ethics.

How should you handle conflicts within the family?

If one is the Human Emperor, the future will inevitably involve a large family. The survival of the Royal Family is the survival of the Empire.'

Lu Mingyuan mulled it over for a moment before saying, "This junior believes in equality between men and women, so naturally, I would yield to my wife. In my eyes, without order, a person cannot stand. This is true for a family, and it is true for a nation. A lack of order in succession is ultimately the root of all chaos."

"Oh?"

Emperor Yu was clearly surprised by his answer.

"So resolute?"

"Yes. Only by maintaining a good relationship with one's wife and raising descendants together can the Human Race continue to prosper!"

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