CHAPTER 1645: CHAPTER 1586: NINE NETHER SHALL RISE, RETURN TO THE EASTERN WASTELAND!

Four terrifying forces descended from the Void, three figures gathered at the center, and their violent power finally began to shatter this space-time, directly spreading tens of miles away, the terrifying momentum connecting heaven and earth, and then completely exploding.

This was already power beyond the limit, the erupting divine light illuminating this dark earth in an instant!

Boom boom boom!

The three figures leaning on each other simultaneously erupted with divine light, at the same moment swinging their fists, surrounded by divine brilliance, with flashing divine light phenomena, smashing towards the surrounding sky vault.

Rumble rumble!

The great collision, the already shattered void exploded once more, like stars falling to the earth, splashing out terrifying immeasurable light waves, Xiao Chen’s three punches broke through the Coiling Dragon, repelled the Stone Spear, and smashed the Azure Divine Sword.

Puff puff puff!

Instantly, three figures flew backward, retreating over ten miles away, crashing onto the ancient mountain’s sealed ground, finally stopping, blood qi surging within, roaring voices emerging.

After forcing the three back, the last divine spear directly pierced through, piercing towards a great sun, the void exploded, the divine spear collided with the great sun, a muffled sound echoed.

The three figures belonging to Xiao Chen suddenly burst out with divine light again, sweeping away the terrifying forces engulfing the sky, following the direction of the divine spear, and directly crashing forward.

The divine spear shattered the great sun, turning into a sky full of light rain, sunlight scattered, a figure emerged, continuously retreating backward, every step leaving a deep footprint.

The three figures directly swept across the void, figures continually striking out great suns, colliding with each other, yet still unable to stop their collapse!

Bang!

Under the joint action of the three figures, they finally flew out, a muffled sound echoing, crashing into the ancient mountain.

"Imperial Dao Incarnation!"

At this moment, a voice spoke, carrying a hint of surprise.

Xiao Chen concentrated, two incarnations faded into his body. Although they exchanged blows, he did not feel murderous intent, and he already knew the identities of the four who were forced back!

It was the four Human Saint Children who entered the depths of the mountain range!

Yet now, perhaps calling them Saint Children was no longer appropriate.

"Should I call you all Saint Children or Human Emperors?"

With his divine brilliance restrained, Xiao Chen suppressed the stirring blood qi within him. From just that brief exchange of blows, he already understood that although the four before him were at the pseudo-emperor realm, this was clearly a result of suppression.

With the Emperor Soldiers in hand, from the recent skirmish, their combined strength could break through Imperial Dao battle strength. However, this land was too peculiar, the spatial solidity was beyond imagination, the destructive power of the Imperial Dao was infinitely compressed.

Moreover, during their clashes, with their Battle Methodology of Communing with Gods, power was restrained and primarily affected the opponent, so the vast prestige was not displayed.

He fought one against four, forcing them back, seemingly gaining the upper hand, but he clearly understood that this was not a life-and-death battle, and the terror of these reincarnated emperors had evidently not exploded. Of course, if it came to life and death, he would not be afraid.

"We are no longer Human Emperors, but we are not Saint Children either." Emerging from the shattered ancient mountain, a figure manifested, restraining the earlier rampant aura.

Xiao Chen’s expression concentrated, looking towards this figure, the white battle robe embroidered with coiling azure patterns, like an azure dragon, yet like a giant python, observed closely it seemed to swim incessantly, as if alive.

Fuyu Cang!

Xiao Chen recognized the identity of this figure, the long-legendary first Saint Child of the Wilderness, the Azure Pattern Battle Robe, dominating aura, just like the legends during the great war in the Human Dao Royal Domain centuries ago.

Now it seemed, among billions of humans on this vast land, if one did not truly reach a certain status, they would always be enshrouded in mist, Human’s first Saint Child, perhaps so.

"Your appearance exceeded our expectations." Taihao stepped forward, approaching Xiao Chen, the war spear in his hand humming, with an ancientness and age in his eyes that Xiao Chen could not comprehend.

"However, it is good for our human race. In these times, having a peak realm expert born is a great blessing for our people."

"You..."

Xiao Chen softly chanted, the four before him were evidently reincarnated Human Emperors of the human race.

If there was only Taihao at the time, it might be seen as coincidence, but with four reincarnated Human Emperors appearing at once, it was clear to anyone with sense that there was a tremendous secret at play.

Cang Huang, Taihao, Tu Huang, Luo Huang, the four Human Emperors broke through the ages and reincarnated, Human Emperors from different epochs gathering in one era, what a terrifying prospect!

"Nineteen epochs ago, an imperial command from our race’s most ancient ancestral land reached me, commanding this emperor to enter reincarnation." Cang Huang spoke, his eyes showing no change at all.

"Fifteen epochs ago, I received the same imperial command from the ancestral land, to enter reincarnation and await the opportunity." This was Taihao.

"Thirteen eras ago, I received the command to enter reincarnation." This was the voice of the Tu Emperor.

"Ten eras ago, the Ancient Land once again sent word, ordering this emperor to reincarnate." The Luo Emperor spoke, with no hint of emotion.

"Ancient Land?" Xiao Chen’s expression changed once more. All four Human Emperors were peak realm experts of ten eras ago, guided by the Ancient Land into reincarnation. What was the purpose, and what exactly is this Ancient Land!

"The Ancient Land is right beneath your feet, or perhaps deeper. You should know, you entered before it when you were a king." Taihao spoke again.

"This is the Chaos Ancient Land!"

"To be precise, this is the outermost ruins of the Chaos Ancient Land. From the moment you stepped into the mountain range, you had already left the Wilderness. Although the Ancient Land seems to be integrated with the Desolate Wilds, it is actually in a different space-time."

Taihao’s voice echoed again. As for the other three reincarnated emperors, they were more scrutinizing of Xiao Chen, as he was far beyond their imagination.

Defying the heavens to strike against the emperor, how terrifying that was. Although they had not surpassed the imperial realm in the present, they could still wield imperial power, largely due to their past accumulation, their battle methods, and the Emperor Soldiers they held. But Xiao Chen was different from them.

Listening to Taihao’s explanation, the light in Xiao Chen’s eyes constantly changed. He had already guessed the purpose of these four reincarnated Human Emperors from ten eras ago.

What else could it be besides the Nine Nether Underworld Realm!

That place is forbidden to the imperial realm, but the four reincarnated Human Emperors exploited a loophole, having the power of imperial might without the realm of the imperial path.

It was evident that from as far back as nineteen eras ago, the human race had been planning for the Nine Nether Underworld, and after these long years, the returning emperors awakened their former battle souls to begin their own conquest.

"What lies within the Nine Nether?"

A moment later, Xiao Chen spoke, no longer believing that the Nine Nether Underworld only harbored those fleshly monsters; clearly, there was a great secret.

"According to ancient lore, it’s a land of bloodsucking, constantly absorbing the essence of our Wild Heaven and Earth."

At this moment, the Cang Emperor stepped forward, looking at Xiao Chen and articulating slowly: "Today we meet you, just to tell you, do not go to the Nine Nether Underworld!"

There was a certain look from the Cang Emperor, not one of disdain or contempt, but an earnest recommendation, or rather a plea.

Although it was just their first meeting, Xiao Chen could sense the true intentions of the Cang Emperor, or even the true intentions of the other three reincarnated emperors.

"Not only you, but the six Human Saint Children remaining in the Wilderness will also not set foot into the Nine Nether Underworld. What’s more, having set foot on the Ancient Emperor’s Road, your battlefield is among the All Heavens, in infinite space-time. The Nine Nether Underworld is the destiny of our four returnees."

"This era no longer belongs to us, but to you all. The human race needs new emperors to lead them out of the calamity; this is your mission, while ours is to break through the Nine Nether."

However, Xiao Chen shook his head and said, "The human race with its six Saint Children is already enough. Some matters are not solely your mission."

"Since I have embarked on the Ancient Path of Ten Thousand Emperors, there are things I must do!"

Following this, the four reincarnated emperors remained silent, instead exchanging glances. Xiao Chen understood their intentions, just as they understood Xiao Chen’s.

Forcing a strong one to leave the battlefield is a greater humiliation than dying in battle. Though sincere, with no hidden motives, Xiao Chen would not accept it.

By reaching such a level, their wills would not be easily swayed. They would not voice further persuading as they knew it would be futile unless Xiao Chen was sealed away.

"If the young man wishes to go, let him go. If he dies, consider it bad fortune, for having embarked on that path, some things he cannot avoid."

A hoarse voice resounded as a stone man stepped forward.

When faced with the stone man, several people immediately paid their respects. However, the stone man walked straight to Xiao Chen, his weathered stony face exuding a powerful Blood Qi, enveloping Xiao Chen fully.

"First return to the Eastern Wasteland and handle your matters; the Nine Nether is imminent, and the time for preparation is short."

He naturally understood the matter the stone man spoke of was awakening the Gao Tang Ancient Emperor.

"In a hundred and thirty years, there will be dark changes in the Nine Nether. That will be your time to enter the Nine Nether, so prepare well. When the Nine Nether moves, so does heaven and earth; perhaps the bloody curtain is about to rise!"

The stone man’s voice carried a trace of melancholy. Eventually, he departed into the depths of the Ancient Forest, and upon reaching the edge of the mist, he completely petrified into a stone, standing there.

Next, five figures stood silent, as their intentions crystallized with unchanging will. At the moment divine radiance gathered, the four reincarnated emperors returned to their sealed burial mounds, while Xiao Chen rushed out of the mountain range without looking back.

After leaving the ancient mountains, Xiao Chen returned to the Human Emperor’s Heavenly Palace, intending to visit the East Emperor, though he never saw the East Emperor’s form, instead receiving an idea projection at the Guan Tian Pavilion.

"Go forth and do it!"

The majestic East Emperor left Xiao Chen only four words, with nothing more to say.

Xiao Chen did not hesitate any longer, stepping out of the Heavenly Palace, and headed towards the Eastern Wasteland!