World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others
Chapter 571: Great Taixuan Emperor

With the cultivation techniques of the Ziwei and Taiqing Emperors in hand, the Dao resonance surrounding Du Ge became increasingly complete.

Now, even without deliberate cultivation, his magical power would naturally grow.

However, it grew slowly in areas with sparse spiritual power and quickly in areas where it was abundant.

Unlike the Dao resonance formed by light, darkness, and water that Du Ge inherently possessed, the Dao resonance restored through these techniques seemed to involve the laws governing the transformation and operation of all things.

Initially, when Du Ge mastered the Power of Poseidon, he could naturally control water, and when he mastered the Sun God power, he could control light.

These new Dao resonances were different from the simple ones he had before; they corresponded to the fundamental logic that forms the world, the basic principles of cultivation.

Now.

Du Ge could see through the principles of ordinary magic at a glance and restore them. He could even create some cultivation techniques and magic at will.

The transformation technique he had long pursued no longer required incantations or gestures; it could be completed with a mere thought.

However, this transformation technique still had flaws and could be seen through by advanced eye techniques.

In the depths of his mind, Du Ge foresaw that once he fully restored the Dao resonance, he could transform into another species without any flaws.

Or rather, it would no longer be a transformation technique but creation itself, like Nuwa creating humans or God creating the world...

Understanding the fundamental logic of the world would make one a creator.

Du Ge pondered the conclusion he had reached, squinting his eyes.

By then, he should be able to easily break free from the control of Pan-Universal Entertainment, right?

So far, the abilities displayed by Pan-Universal Entertainment seemed more focused on the soul rather than creation...

However, it might not be the case, as the way Pan-Universal Entertainment controlled Qi Yuan Star seemed to alter the fundamental logic of the world...

Du Ge was contemplating his future.

The three Emperors, Donghua, Taiqing, and Ziwei, along with several demon kings from Western Ling Feng Continent and Northern Sacred Continent, surrounded Du Ge, sensing the Dao resonance and discussing their understanding of it.

Suddenly.

Taiqing Emperor's disciple, Fu Xu, hurriedly reported, "Master, Human Emperor, True Lord Xianyou is leading three hundred thousand celestial soldiers and generals towards Southern Zen Continent."

Du Ge's main enemy now was the celestial realm, so he naturally had people constantly monitoring the celestial court's movements.

"The Celestial Emperor's actions are quite swift," Du Ge chuckled.

"Whether it's the Human Emperor's legacy or Buddhism, both threaten the Celestial Emperor's position, so his response is naturally quick," Ziwei Emperor said.

"The Celestial Emperor has not become a saint either. The method to become a saint has already spread, so why doesn't he focus on becoming a saint instead of waging war?" Taiqing Emperor asked.

"Since he knows the method to become a saint, he naturally wants to secure the spiritual power-rich celestial court," Ziwei Emperor replied. "The spiritual power in the mortal world is thin. If we want to advance further, we must either enter the celestial court or, as the predecessors said, break the heavenly gate and bring the celestial realm's spiritual power into the mortal world. Either way, a battle with the Celestial Emperor is inevitable..."

Indeed!

A battle is inevitable.

Du Ge needed to stir up chaos in this world to provide more excitement for the audience of Pan-Universal Entertainment, and for that, he needed an enemy.

Even if the Celestial Emperor wanted peace, he wouldn't allow it...

Donghua Emperor, knowing the truth, silently added in his heart.

"Senior, should we go to support the Infinite Life Buddha?" Donghua Emperor asked, invigorated.

"No need, let's head to Central Extreme Continent first," Du Ge replied with a calm smile.

"To find Taixuan Emperor?" Taiqing Emperor asked.

"Yes," Du Ge nodded. "Not a single one of the five Emperors in the mortal world can be missing. If we bring Taixuan Emperor to our side, we can gather the Five Elements Flags. Then, we can activate the Five Elements Locking Earth Formation, ensuring True Lord Xianyou's three hundred thousand celestial soldiers have no return."

"Well said, we must ensure they have no return," exclaimed Niu Qi, a demon king from Western Ling Feng Continent, who transformed into a burly man. Hearing Du Ge's plan to trap the celestial army, he clapped his hands and said, "Senior, you just head to Eastern Divine Continent, and I, Old Niu, will lead the demon race to support the Infinite Life Buddha..."

Having learned from Du Ge that above the Heavenly Dao is the so-called law of the jungle, where the weak are prey to the strong, Donghua Emperor and others no longer clung to the concept of karma.

Those who followed Du Ge, whether human or demon, acted and spoke with sincerity.

For themselves and their race, they aimed to secure more benefits. Weakening the enemy and strengthening their side became everyone's guiding principle, ensuring they could truly stand firm in the world.

Only by mastering powerful forces could they confidently face the high and mighty Pan-Universal Entertainment.

...

This world already had its own power distribution, with the celestial realm and the demon race as the main players, never allowing one side to easily crush the other.

With the help of Bai Da and others, Emperor Changsheng didn't need Du Ge to rescue him.

If three hundred thousand troops could easily capture Emperor Changsheng, what was Du Ge busy for?

He might as well wash up and go to sleep.

Moreover, what Du Ge always pursued was the fastest way to enhance himself, not so-called victory.

War was merely a process to add excitement to this game.

Of course.

War could also help him gather people's hearts, binding more people to his side, making them his allies, and ensuring his safety...

There were only benefits, no drawbacks.

...

Now.

Surrounded by Great Golden Immortals, Du Ge had no problem traveling even if the world was vast.

In less than half an hour, Du Ge had already arrived at Central Extreme Continent, at Taixuan Emperor's domain—Taixuan Cave Heaven.

Central Extreme Continent, located at the center of the five major continents in the mortal world, was the largest in area and had the largest population, with almost no demon race presence.

The people living here were prosperous and content, and apart from wars between nations, they rarely suffered external invasions.

For the human race, this place was like the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Therefore, promoting the Human Emperor's legacy here was fraught with difficulties, as most of the public were unwilling to disrupt their current prosperous lives to fight against the celestial realm for freedom or courage.

Among the five Emperors guarding the mortal world, Taixuan Emperor was the most powerful and held the highest status.

He rose during the Chaos of the Blood Ancestor, having experienced three massive calamities: the Chaos of the Blood Ancestor, the rise of the human race, and the celestial-demon conflict, making his strength unfathomable.

Even the celestial lords known for their combat prowess in the celestial court dared not claim a sure victory over Taixuan Emperor, which was why Du Ge left him for last.

Having survived three world-shaking calamities, no one knew what trump cards Taixuan Emperor held.

...

Du Ge and Donghua Emperor and others stood outside Taixuan Cave Heaven, waiting for the mountain-guarding disciple to open the mountain gate and announce their arrival.

Taking advantage of this moment, Ziwei Emperor said, "Taixuan Emperor is indifferent to worldly affairs and rarely manages the affairs of Central Extreme Continent. His disciples have similar temperaments, mostly engaging in closed-door cultivation, while the affairs of Central Extreme Continent are managed by the Five Heavenly Lords."

Donghua Emperor said, "The last time I saw Taixuan Emperor was six hundred thousand years ago at the Peach Banquet hosted by the Queen Mother. Taixuan Emperor declined the Queen Mother's invitation for the subsequent three Peach Banquets and did not attend."

Taiqing Emperor said, "There are rumors in the celestial realm that Taixuan Emperor might have already stepped into the quasi-saint realm and is working towards becoming a saint."

Just as Taiqing Emperor finished speaking, the mountain gate of Taixuan Cave Heaven opened, and the mountain-guarding disciple came out, saluting the group, "Three Emperors, Human Emperor, Taixuan Emperor has said that he knows your intentions and will not involve himself in your conflict with the celestial court. He also asks you not to disturb his cultivation, please leave!"

The three Emperors simultaneously looked at Du Ge, their expressions eager, as if asking him whether they should force their way in.

Previously.

They might have been wary of Taixuan Emperor's strength, but now, having torn their relationship with the celestial court, why would they care about a single Taixuan Emperor?

Any obstacle on their path to sainthood would be ruthlessly kicked aside.

After all, they had a Heavenly Dao incarnation with unfathomable strength by their side.

"Taixuan Daoist, how can there be intact eggs under a toppled nest? Chaos is about to arise; does the Emperor truly believe he can escape it?" Du Ge looked at the Taixuan Cave Heaven, now shrouded in mist again, and laughed arrogantly, his voice like thunder, piercing through the maze outside Taixuan Cave Heaven.

The mountain-guarding disciple's expression changed, and he shouted sternly, "Human Emperor, please do not make noise outside Taixuan Cave Heaven."

"So what if I make noise?" Du Ge snorted. "Even if I were to grind you into dust here, do you think the turtle inside, who shuts himself away, would stand up for you?"

Du Ge's voice spread layer by layer through the clouds and water vapor in the sky, reaching thousands of miles away in an instant.

In the kingdom closest to Taixuan Cave Heaven, called Jing Kingdom, the descending voice startled everyone.

Peddlers, noble families, mountain gods, and earth gods... all who heard the voice looked up at the sky in unison.

Many yin deities' expressions changed drastically.

The mountain-guarding disciple was stunned.

"Calling him Emperor is giving him face; without it, he's nothing," Du Ge's long hair fluttered behind him, and with a thought, black clouds covered Taixuan Cave Heaven. "Kid, what's your name?"

The mountain-guarding disciple remained silent, glaring at Du Ge.

"If you don't answer, you die," Du Ge said, and with his words, a large hand descended from the black clouds, gently grasping the mountain-guarding disciple, sealing his cultivation.

The mountain-guarding disciple's face changed dramatically.

"The Human Emperor's might cannot be lightly insulted," Du Ge said. "To insult me is to trample on the fortune of the human race, deserving death."

Taixuan Cave Heaven remained silent.

Du Ge shook his head, looking at the mountain-guarding disciple held in the palm of the large hand, and asked, "Your life hangs by a thread, yet the Taixuan Emperor you guard doesn't care, doesn't inquire. Tell me, do you accept this?"

The mountain-guarding disciple, caught in the spell of 'Destroy Without Regret,' opened his mouth but dared not speak.

"How many years have you cultivated?" Du Ge asked again.

The mountain-guarding disciple still said nothing.

"Taixuan Emperor has shut himself away for hundreds of thousands of years. As a mountain-guarding disciple of Taixuan Cave Heaven, you've cultivated for at least several thousand years, right?" Du Ge said.

The mountain-guarding disciple remained silent.

"Taixuan Emperor is in seclusion, aiming for sainthood, ignoring worldly affairs," Du Ge sneered. "What are you doing guarding this Taixuan Cave Heaven?

Don't tell me you're also aiming for sainthood?"

"I?" The mountain-guarding disciple was shaken to his core, speechless.

"Can't say?" Du Ge chuckled. "Let me tell you, you're waiting to die, wasting endless years of your life in this Taixuan Cave Heaven, living a meaningless life.

You've squandered a thousand years, and at this moment of life and death, Taixuan Emperor won't even glance at you. Tell me, is such a life worth it?"

"I..." The mountain-guarding disciple's eyes flickered, and he turned back with difficulty, glancing at Taixuan Cave Heaven, a hint of regret rising in his heart.

"Not worth it," Du Ge sighed, releasing him and lifting his restriction. "Taixuan Emperor may have taught you, but he's also trapped your steps.

You've cultivated in Taixuan Cave Heaven for a thousand years, yet you can't even grasp a glimpse of my Dao resonance."

As he spoke.

Du Ge displayed his Dao resonance.

The mountain-guarding disciple glanced at it and couldn't look away.

Inside Taixuan Cave Heaven, the disciples following Taixuan Emperor in seclusion listened to the voice from outside. Initially, they were angry, but gradually, their anger turned to confusion.

"Everyone should have their own thoughts and pursuits. It's time for you to awaken," Du Ge said. "Abandon Taixuan Emperor and follow me!

At least, when you encounter a strong enemy, I will stand up to protect you. I can help you find your own Dao."

"I..." The mountain-guarding disciple looked at Du Ge, struggling.

"What are you hesitating for?" Du Ge sneered. "Still clinging to unrealistic fantasies, entrusting your life to an Emperor who doesn't care about you. I am merciful and will spare you, but what if it's a demon king attacking next time?

Taixuan Emperor's duty is to guard Central Extreme Continent, but in recent years, he's only focused on his cultivation. What else has he done?

With chaos approaching, will he still ignore everything when the people of Central Extreme Continent are slaughtered?

Does the human race really need such a selfish Emperor?

Since Taixuan Emperor doesn't care, I will take over Central Extreme Continent. Those he doesn't protect, I will protect..."

Seeing that Taixuan Cave Heaven remained silent, Du Ge directly ordered, "Donghua, Taiqing, Ziwei, please summon the yin deities of Central Extreme Continent to meet me. From today on, I will take charge of the affairs of Central Extreme Continent."

"Yes," the three Emperors responded in unison.

Suddenly.

An old voice came, "Why go to such lengths, Daoist friend? Since you insist on meeting this old man, then come!"

With the voice.

The mountain gate of Taixuan Cave Heaven opened, and a cloud bridge appeared straight in front of Du Ge and his companions.

Du Ge stepped onto the cloud bridge.

The cloud bridge contracted, and in an instant, the scenery changed. When the cloud bridge stopped, they found themselves in a blood-red cave mansion.

The air was filled with a thick, sweet-smelling blood scent.

Du Ge looked up, and in the center of the cave mansion was a massive blood pool.

In the blood pool, blood churned, and a white-haired old man sat cross-legged in the middle, his body naked, covered in strange symbols.

Above his head, a yellow flag emitted a soft light, struggling to counter the blood energy in the pool, suppressing the strange symbols on the white-haired old man's body.

Around the white-haired old man, more than a dozen disciples, each at least at the Great Golden Immortal level, sat cross-legged.

Upon closer inspection, they too were covered in strange blood-colored symbols, and the white-haired old man occasionally sent out a stream of spiritual power to help the Great Golden Immortals around him suppress the blood energy.

Many of them glared at Du Ge, seemingly blaming him for disturbing Taixuan Emperor...

"Taixuan Emperor, this?" Ziwei Emperor was shocked by the scene before him. "What's going on?"

"During the Chaos of the Blood Ancestor, I joined forces with the Celestial Emperor, Dao Ancestor, and others to kill the Blood Ancestor who plagued the mortal world," Taixuan Emperor said calmly. "I thought the Blood Ancestor's soul was completely destroyed, but unexpectedly, a wisp of his soul attached itself to me, lurking for millions of years.

Sixty thousand years ago, the Blood Ancestor's soul suddenly erupted, attempting to seize my body to wreak havoc in the mortal world. Helpless, I had to confine myself to Taixuan Cave Heaven, suppressing the Blood Ancestor, leading to these hundreds of thousands of years of seclusion..."

Ziwei Emperor was moved, "Taixuan Emperor, why didn't you report this to the Celestial Emperor?"

"I intended to report it to the Celestial Emperor, but the Blood Ancestor, having lurked for millions of years, secretly cultivated even more advanced techniques, far surpassing before," Taixuan Emperor said. "At the slightest movement, I spread the Blood Ancestor's influence to my disciples.

If I rashly left the mountain, the entire Central Extreme Continent might become a blood-red purgatory, with billions of people becoming the Blood Ancestor's puppets, leaving no survivors, and the chaos of the Blood Ancestor would reappear."

"So, you've been suppressing the Blood Ancestor in Taixuan Cave Heaven with your own strength?" Emperor Changsheng, observing the surroundings, asked in shock.

"Indeed, as an Emperor guarding the mortal world, how could I watch the beings I protect be slaughtered?" Taixuan Emperor smiled bitterly. "But since the Human Emperor insists on forcing me to show myself, I have no choice but to reveal the truth to you all."

The three Emperors were moved.

Ziwei Emperor said, "Taixuan Emperor, don't worry. The Human Emperor is a Heavenly Dao incarnation and surely has a solution."

A solution?

Du Ge scrutinized Taixuan Emperor and suddenly said, "Taixuan Daoist, the Blood Ancestor also holds the method to become a saint. Why not let me help the Emperor achieve the Dao?"

Taixuan Emperor was startled, and after a moment of silence, he said, "The Human Emperor indeed has keen insight, nothing escapes you..."