In the Blood Jade Palace.
With Xiao Chen leading the way, Bai Zhan and Gu Yang naturally would not be trapped outside the heavenly palace. This was the Human Emperor's Heavenly Palace in the Central Plains. Even Sovereigns could not barge in, let alone the two of them.
However, what happened next made Xiao Chen very happy. Gu Yang, who had come with Bai Zhan, came to seek refuge with him. This was the first person who had come to seek refuge with him since he had embarked on the path of cultivation!
Gu Yang, like Bai Zhan, had also come from the Hundred Clan Battlefield. After learning about the situation there from Donghuang, Xiao Chen's heart felt heavy. To be able to kill his way out of the Hundred Clan Slaughterhouse, Gu Yang's battle prowess was needless to say.
From the great battle that had erupted to subdue Bai Zhan, it could be seen that Gu Yang and Bai Zhan were the same kind of battle generals. They were true experts who had walked out of killing, and their path was stained with blood.
In reality, at this moment, Xiao Chen had no idea that his name had already shaken the entire Great Wilderness. Defying the heavens and defeating emperors was comparable to emperors' battle prowess. If he were to raise his arm now, it would definitely cause a storm in the Great Wilderness.
Defying the heavens and defeating emperors was comparable to suppressing the world. This was the true pinnacle of the world!
"My Lord, the expedition of the Sons has begun again. The Son of the Eastern Wilderness, Zi Long, has already fought his way from the east of the Middle Plains to the west. He seems to want to penetrate the Middle Plains."
"The Light Prince of the South Li defeated the Son of Zhurong and also headed for the west. After the Son of Zhurong was seriously injured, he disappeared. He seems to be hiding in a very secret place to heal."
"The Son of the Middle Plains, the Lord of Nujiang, also disappeared without a trace after returning to the continent that day."
"The Son of the North Sea, Gong Gong, and another Son of the North Sea, Mu Qingguo, also fought, but the result is unknown."
Xiao Chen listened quietly to Bai Zhan's report. Just as Donghuang had said, he was already qualified to fight against the Son of God. Although several Son of God had already been stripped of their Saint positions, there were still more than ten Son of God who had yet to appear in the five lands of the human world.
Not only that, but what was even more shocking was that the Saint Position of the Golden Winged Saint of the Western Border had been completely taken away by someone. Furthermore, it was a powerful human cultivator who had suddenly risen to power and became the new Saint. He defeated a Saint with his ordinary body and even forcefully took away the Saint Position to add it to himself. He called himself the Saint Luo Feng of the Western Border and also headed for the Central Plains.
However, at this moment, there was still no news of Donghuang Taihao, Tushan Sheng, or Fuyucang. Instead, the ancient clan behind Fuyucang had already begun to move in the Human Dao Emperor Domain, seemingly preparing for the Sacred War ahead of time.
The two of them retreated to rest after understanding some things. Xiao Chen, on the other hand, continued to frown as he sat in the hall. In reality, he had been thinking about what the Eastern Prince had said in the Sky Observation Pavilion even when he was in seclusion.
If you want to become the Human Emperor, you must bear the burden!
These words could not be said to be light, especially when he knew about the Tian Clan. The human race had fought generation after generation in order to break free from the shackles of the Tian Clan. As the Human Emperor, he had to bear the burden of the world. He had to appease the tribes internally and support the heavens externally.
"What is troubling you, my husband?"
Suddenly, a faint voice sounded outside the hall. Mu Qing walked in slowly. In this Blood Jade Palace, there was a small space where Spiritual Qi flowed like a waterfall. It was quiet and serene, and it also caused Mu Qing to recover some of his poise. As he walked, a fragrance filled the air.
Xiao Chen naturally would not tell Mu Qing about the Tian Clan. He told some simple things to Mu Qing, but he did not expect to receive a light laugh from Mu Qing.
"Qing 'er, why are you laughing?" Mu Qing's smile made Xiao Chen somewhat confused.
"My husband, the human race has billions of people. Generation after generation, we have fought in the Great Wilderness in order to survive and multiply. Why do we have so many worries? Isn't it just to be able to survive, to destroy the Hundred Races, and not to become food for the Hundred Races?
"And the Human Emperor is the spiritual pillar of all the people. Naturally, he has to spread his might everywhere and dominate the Hundred Realms. He has to be worshipped by the entire human race and let everyone know that their Emperor will lead them to an even more glorious world. They will have something to look forward to."
"My husband, what's wrong? Did Qing 'er say something wrong?" Seeing Xiao Chen stare at her, Mu Qing was a little surprised.
In the next moment, Xiao Chen stretched out his hand and hugged Mu Qing as she cried out, "Yes, my wife is right!"
"It's just that you're too right."
Xiao Chen laughed. Mu Qing, who was in his arms, had a look of rebuke in her eyes. However, she did not move and curled up in his chest.
There were billions of people in the Barbarian Wasteland. To the countless ordinary people, it was not just to be able to reproduce in peace and not to be invaded by the Hundred Races all day long.
What was the Human Emperor? It was to represent the will of the entire human race and bear everyone's expectations!
A day later, Xiao Chen stepped out of the Human Emperor Palace and arrived at the Ancient Heavenly Dragon Clan. He only returned to the Blood Jade Palace when the sun set in the west. However, he did not return alone. Behind him was a young man with a towering face and the body of a dragon. His name was Long Xing.
Another five days later, a large ship broke through the void from the east and entered the Human Emperor Domain. A ferocious-looking man, who was at least ten feet tall, jumped out of the ship. He carried a huge axe on his shoulder, and as soon as he appeared, an endless ferocious aura surged.
This caused the surrounding humans to dodge out of the way. However, the burly man wasn't bothered at all. He laughed out loud and took a step forward, heading towards the Great Emperor Palace. However, every step he took was like a clap of thunder exploding in the air.
Most importantly, the strong man did not dodge at all, and directly charged forward.
"Hanshan, if you continue to be so reckless, I'll let you go back to Wenwang Mountain to guard the mountain."
At this moment, on the large ship, a gentle voice sounded. Suddenly, the ferocious strong man was extinguished.
Behind the strong man, three figures appeared, and the gentle voice came from one of them. It was Tiantai Xuan.
In addition to Tiantai Xuan, who was enshrouded in divine light, there were two figures beside her. One of them was also familiar to Xiao Chen. It was the Imperial Tomb King, whom he had met before. As for the last figure, it was very thin and small. Even compared to the figure of an ordinary warrior, it was much smaller.
Just like that, the four figures walked toward the Human Emperor Palace.
During this time, Xiao Chen did not go into seclusion again. Instead, he stayed in the Blood Jade Palace to accompany his wife and children, especially the two girls. This time, they had been captured, and they had learned a lesson. Although they ran out of the Heavenly Palace, they did not dare to go too far.
Wherever they went, Xiao Chen could sense it, but he did not interfere with them. Fortunately, the Human Dao Imperial Domain was the most prosperous place of the Human Clan, so no one dared to act recklessly.
Tiantai Xuan had returned to the Blood Jade Palace again, which naturally attracted the attention of some of the Ancient Clans in the Human Dao Imperial Domain. Tiantai Xuan was the direct descendant of the current Imperial Teacher, and the current Imperial Teacher had even paid a great price to reincarnate. This showed Tiantai Xuan's status in Wenwang Palace.
This was not a secret to some of the Ancient Clans. At this moment, everyone understood that Tiantai Xuan had obviously made her choice.
"Greetings, Forbidden Saint."
A loud voice sounded in the Blood Jade Palace. More than ten figures were sitting in the main hall. The people who had spoken were the people that Tiantai Xuan had brought with her. Of course, Hanshan was not among them. At the moment, he was in the small world of the Blood Jade Palace, catching a mutant and preparing to eat it.
Even the big axe that had never left his hand had been put aside.
"No need to be so polite."
Looking at the two people in front of him, Xiao Chen said.
"Brother Mu Wang, long time no see."
This time, Tomb King's expression froze, and then he came to a realization. After all, he had been together with Xiao Chen for a few days. Although Xiao Chen didn't try to recruit him, and he didn't say anything to help Xiao Chen, it was like they had a tacit understanding!
However, he hadn't thought that Xiao Chen's momentum would be so powerful. Xiao Chen had slaughtered his way up to the sky, killed the Dragon Emperor, and returned to the Desolate Land!
His might was like a dazzling sun in the sky, overshadowing the brilliance of that era. The other Saints suddenly lost their luster.
Xiao Chen did not change much about this. It was impossible to judge one's fate. The Emperor's Teacher had followed the Human Emperor all the way. How could he make a decision so easily? However, now, his might was enough to make any Emperor's Teacher bow down to him.
Moreover, Mu Wang had followed Tiantai to Xiao Chen's side. His purpose was self-evident.
As for the skinny figure beside Tomb King, he was also a mountain-guarding divine general of King Wen's Palace. His name was Tuo Tuan, and he was on par with Hanshan. However, Hanshan was too famous, so he was overshadowed by him.
Seeing this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but look at Tiantai. Did this count as stuffing his own pockets? Even a Divine General of King Wen's Palace had been lured here, and this Imperial Teacher had even given him a gift.
As if sensing Xiao Chen's gaze, a look of embarrassment flashed in Tiantai's eyes, which shrouded the divine light.
At this moment, an obscure aura surged in the hall. Everyone looked at Xiao Chen with burning eyes. Because he hadn't fully recovered from his injuries, his aura was faintly discernible.
In everyone's perception, the place where Xiao Chen was sitting was like a blazing sun, as if it wanted to burn the world into nothingness.
Bai Zhan, Gu Yang, Han Shan, Tuo Tuan, Long Xing, and the two Imperial Teachers. For a moment, the entire Jade Blood Palace's aura was surging.
Three days later …
A large ship appeared outside a large city at the eastern edge of the Human Dao Emperor Domain. It was a vast and majestic ancient mountain. In the void, figures stood in the air. Even though there wasn't the slightest burst of aura, they still swept through the heavens and earth.
Opposite the ship, Xiao Chen was also floating in the air. Tiantai Xuan was half a step behind Xiao Chen, her veil fluttering in the wind. She looked like a celestial maiden.
"Go, bring me the corpse of the Scorpion God of the Scorpion Men!"
"Understood!"
A few people stepped onto the ship. Rumbling sounds erupted from the ship and the air trembled. A path was torn open. Lightning flashed, and the ship traversed thousands of miles in the blink of an eye.