Ten thousand years ago, in the Celestial Emperor’s Capital.
Celestial Emperor Hao held the [Heavenly Mirror], while on the other side, Wang Shu held the Seven-Star Treasure Sword.
"Cutting off karma, is it?"
Emperor Hao certainly knew who was standing behind Wang Shu, which is why he appeared so helpless.
"You can block the path countless times, but I only need to succeed once!"
Covering the [Heavenly Mirror] with his hand, Emperor Hao immediately cast his gaze outward.
In Emperor Hao’s perspective, the figure of the Lord of the Netherworld was clearly presented, holding a scroll written with the names of the gods, the [Book of Life and Death].
In the Celestial Emperor’s Capital, Emperor Hao was the indisputable ruler.
But once outside this Kunlun Secret Realm, the Lord of the Netherworld would unhesitatingly use the power of the [Book of Life and Death] to draw his divine soul to the Netherworld.
Emperor Hao never doubted whether the [Book of Life and Death] possessed such power.
Because in the initial timeline, Emperor Hao’s divine soul was taken by the Lord of the Netherworld, leaving only an immortal remnant to maintain the operation of the Celestial Emperor’s Capital.
Although at that time the Lord of the Netherworld did not have the [Book of Life and Death], neither did Emperor Hao have the [Heavenly Mirror].
Li Boyang indeed created the River of Time with the [Creation Jade Disc].
But the River of History upstream in the River of Time was not so easily altered.
[You’ve made too many enemies, far more than you imagine, blocking your path to enlightenment.]
As if to confirm the Lord of the Netherworld’s words.
A loud bang and the exclamations of the gods reached Emperor Hao’s ears at this moment.
By the time he reacted, an invisible sharp arrow had pierced through the Nine Heavens, aiming straight at his brow.
Boom!
Instinctively, Emperor Hao angled the face of the [Heavenly Mirror] towards the invisible arrow.
Then Dayi’s figure was reflected in the mirror.
Those sharp eyes were so piercing that Emperor Hao couldn’t help but want to avert his gaze.
For the first time in his life, Emperor Hao, who was revered by all, experienced what it meant to be "unable to look directly."
"How is this possible?"
Before he could finish speaking, Emperor Hao’s head was pierced by the invisible arrow.
Seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the ever-watching Lord of the Netherworld made his move.
He suddenly reached toward the direction of the Celestial Emperor’s Capital, attempting to capture the divine soul of the now "deceased" Emperor Hao.
"The ’Six Paths of Reincarnation’ do not exist in this era!"
"Therefore, no one has the right to seize my divine soul, not even if you’re the Yin Celestial Monarch!"
In a flash, Emperor Hao’s flesh began actively vying for control over the divine soul.
As Emperor Hao said, during the reign of the Celestial Emperor, Li Boyang did not manage to expand the reincarnation system to that era, thus there was no one to judge Emperor Hao with a non-existent entity.
[I told you, your enemies are far more numerous than you think.]
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At the same period, in front of the laurel tree on the Taiyin Star.
Heng’e, who originally had her eyes lightly closed, suddenly opened them, and her consciousness returned from her mortal incarnation to her true self.
"Is it ’Mind Only, Self Only’?"
Heng’e’s understanding was remarkably perceptive and quickly grasped the source of Dayi’s power.
It was a force that transcended the three paths of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, different from the flesh, primordial qi, and soul—a fourth type of power.
It was born from the expectations of all beings and the steadfast recognition of oneself.
Heng’e was unaware that the second Witch King, ten thousand years later, had created a special witchcraft barrier called [Heart Image Barrier].
But when Heng’e broke through and advanced to become a Great Celestial God, she had seen the lingering image of Li Boyang left in the River of Time.
The entirely profound yellow [Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Tower] left a deep impression on Heng’e.
Evidently, the "Mind Only, Self Only" mentioned by Dayi was derived from this, a power that maximized one’s belief, will, and expectations.
[So what is it that I hope for?]
This thought unconsciously crossed her mind, and Heng’e cast her gaze toward the Laurel Divine Tree.
The next second, just like the countless "historical" repetitions before.
The terrifying, scorching True Sun Fire suddenly ignited the Laurel Divine Tree, with the dying Celestial Emperor attempting to be reborn by using the Laurel Divine Tree.
Unfortunately, for Heng’e, who had long perceived the River of Time.
The Celestial Emperor’s struggles seemed like a script written long ago, lacking any surprises.
Crackle, crackle, crackle...
Without a moment’s hesitation, Heng’e reached her hand into the trunk of the Laurel Divine Tree.
Thus, the True Sun Fire, originally hidden inside the Laurel Divine Tree, immediately went berserk, starting to scorch indiscriminately everything it could touch.
"Do you hate me so much?"
Silently, Emperor Hao’s figure emerged faintly in the rampaging True Sun Fire.
Without the anger expected from being prevented from revival, Emperor Hao looked at Heng’e with an expression full of helplessness and apology.
"Hmph, do we even have to go through this routine?"
Coldly staring at Emperor Hao in the True Sun Fire, Heng’e clenched her fist and said.
"Why shouldn’t I hate you?"
"You clearly knew that the deaths of my sisters and I were abnormal, yet you preferred to cover up the truth rather than continue investigating."
As she spoke to this point, Heng’e’s voice paused slightly.
"And when my mother sacrificed herself to become a tree, you didn’t show up but cowardly hid in the Celestial Emperor’s Capital."
"You are not fit to be a father, and even less qualified to be a husband!"
With a deep sigh, Emperor Hao did not argue but instead smiled calmly and said.
"You’re right, I am not a qualified husband, nor am I a qualified father."
"But this is the price of being a ruler, and it is something you’ll have to experience in the future."
"To wear the crown, one must bear its weight. I hope you will do better than me, my most proud daughter!"
After saying this, Emperor Hao’s figure disappeared into the rampaging True Sun Fire.
Basking in the True Sun Fire, Heng’e merely stared blankly at the disappearing figure of Emperor Hao, with countless words in her heart but not knowing how to express them.
However, Heng’e wasn’t sure if it was a hallucination before her death.
She always felt that after Emperor Hao’s disappearance, the True Sun Fire was no longer as scorching as before.
Even the charred form of the Laurel Divine Tree faintly emitted a hint of undying vitality.
"Are you so sure that the future me will definitely succeed in returning?"
After a long silence, Heng’e attempted to gaze into a more distant future.
However, with Li Boyang’s time as the node, the more distant future consisted of innumerable timelines, each with infinite possibilities.
Even Heng’e herself was not certain whether she could return.
Why did Emperor Hao, who failed time and again to change destiny, have such faith that she would become the new ruler?
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