Ye Yun's strength was built upon the resource supply from all of them, coupled with the imaginative cultivation nurtured by two Heavenly Dao entities. This was akin to the games created by humans on Blue Star; everything within the game surpassed their inherent capabilities.
The difference was that the game worlds they created could materialize into reality, and Ye Yun was the prime example.
For those accustomed to a life without threats, Ye Yun's emergence was unwelcome. Hence, they had immediately joined forces to pressure Ye Yun in the lower realm.
"Ye Yun! We are the Divine Emperors who govern the three great celestial heavens within the Outer Heavens. Our status is unfathomably high. As a cultivator who has just undergone tribulation, how dare you commit such insubordination? Are you not afraid that the countless soldiers of my three celestial heavens will annihilate you and your entire clan!" a Divine Emperor bellowed at Ye Yun, seeing him about to make a move.
As Divine Emperors, each was a being who commanded absolute authority in the Outer Heavens. Ye Yun's actions were an affront to their esteemed status.
However…
*Puff…*
The blade pierced flesh, and blood splattered. Ye Yun stood still, unmoving, yet the entire arm of the Divine Emperor who had pointed and cursed at him was severed.
More importantly, the power of the Great Dao upon the wound was far more terrifying than that of the Divine Emperor just moments before. Though, in Ye Yun's eyes, it was merely a trace.
Yet, this minuscule trace of Great Dao power was enough to subject the Divine Emperor to millions of years of torment, unless he could achieve perfect mastery of the Dao of Time and Space within those million years.
"I detest being pointed at with fingers the most. If you continue to whine and babble, I don't mind sending you on your next reincarnation!"
Ye Yun said coldly, looking at the Divine Emperor clutching his severed arm. Simultaneously, the four Great Daos within him erupted with frenzied power.
All four Daos had reached the realm of perfect mastery! This…
Whether it was the Divine Emperors, the Imperial Mentors, or even 'San', all revealed expressions of shock.
They had clearly sensed Ye Yun mastering four Daos during his tribulation, but they had only perceived his Dao of Time and Space and the Dao of Five Elements as the strongest, having reached perfect mastery. They did not believe he could achieve the same level of mastery in the other two Daos.
In the Outer Heavens, mastering one Dao could elevate a cultivator to the rank of Divine Emperor, and two above that made one a Divine Emperor. To become an Imperial Mentor, one needed to have mastered at least one Dao to perfection.
Daos were divided into stages: entry, proficiency, perfection, and completion.
Achieving perfection in a Dao required an immeasurable amount of time, even for the most gifted prodigies. Many cultivators spent their entire lives stuck at the entry stage.
In the Outer Heavens, comprehending each Dao granted a lifespan of a hundred million years. Therefore, every cultivator endeavored to cultivate minor Daos that were fewer in number and easier to grasp. This led to Daos like the Five Elements, which required five elemental paths, being virtually ignored.
At this moment, everyone looked at Ye Yun with profound astonishment. Even the two Imperial Mentors began to waver.
"Jiu Xuan greets fellow Daoist Ye. We have come to disturb you today with no ill intentions. We are here primarily to offer congratulations, to congratulate you, fellow Daoist Ye, on becoming the third Imperial Mentor of our Outer Heavens."
The female Imperial Mentor, seeing Ye Yun's grim expression, stepped forward awkwardly, yet she could not conceal the fear in her eyes.
"Indeed, the Ten Directions Heavens and the Outer Heavens are worlds that are intrinsically linked. Even if we cultivators did not originate from here, our ancestors did. Therefore, we should coexist harmoniously."
"By the way, my name is Hao Yu!"
Another Imperial Mentor also stepped forward to introduce himself. Only 'San' stood aside, his face a mask of coldness.
In truth, he desperately wished to establish a good relationship with Ye Yun. If Ye Yun were willing to enter the Outer Heavens, it would bring him immense benefits. However, Ye Yun's displayed power made him hesitant.
After all, the strength Ye Yun had revealed could definitively suppress Jiu Xuan and Hao Yu, and even directly threaten his own authority, which he was unwilling to see.
"Here to offer congratulations? Heh heh, I suspect you're here to show off."
*Boom…*
To pressure others with his aura at the slightest disagreement was Ye Yun's standard operating procedure!
Although Ye Yun had only truly interacted with the world of cultivators for over a decade, he had witnessed firsthand the extreme hypocrisy of many cultivators.
His imposing aura crushed the remaining Divine Emperors, except for the two Imperial Mentors and the Heavenly Dao, into a state of paralysis in the void, rendering them incapable of exerting any of their strength.
"Ye Yun! What do you intend to do!"
Jiu Xuan and Hao Yu, seeing this, immediately intervened. These Divine Emperors were, in essence, their disciples. If Ye Yun were to kill them, not only would they lose face, but the death of these eleven Divine Emperors would plunge the Outer Heavens into further chaos.
A flowing silken sash, dancing with Jiu Xuan's sleeves, moved not to save the Divine Emperors but to attack Ye Yun with blinding speed that even the minds of the Divine Emperors could not follow. Hao Yu was no different, his spear like a dragon, imbued with the terrifying Dao of Five Elements, lunged towards Ye Yun.
Yet, Ye Yun was clearly right before him, the palace below not even a hundred miles away. However, their attacks, which had already traversed tens of thousands of miles, still gave the impression of being a great distance from Ye Yun.
Huh?
Is this the Dao of Time and Space? They were all greatly alarmed.
"We have all fallen into this kid's trap! From the moment we appeared, he has laid down the infinite Dao of Time and Space across the entire star domain. We are likely no longer in the Human Race Star Domain, but within a void constructed by him personally."
'San', standing nearby, spoke coldly. At the same time, his figure began to gradually fade, eventually disappearing altogether.
Upon hearing 'San's' words, Jiu Xuan and Hao Yu exchanged glances, momentarily at a loss for what to do.
Perfect mastery of the Dao of Time and Space was far beyond their comprehension.
"Why are you standing there dumbfounded? Join forces, the three of us, and break this void barrier!" 'San's' voice reached their ears, but it was soon drowned out by the screams of the eleven Divine Emperors.
"Heh heh, daring to come to the Ten Directions Cosmos to demand an explanation. I wonder what you were thinking." Ye Yun sneered at the Imperial Mentors and the Heavenly Dao confined within his spatial prison.
Setting aside the fact that he possessed four Great Daos, all at perfect mastery, the very national destiny of the Ten Directions Cosmos could provide him with endless combat power. These individuals, lacking both power and strength, had the audacity to descend to the lower realm to seek trouble with him.
Spatial Prison, a technique he had developed in the past few days, incorporated not only the Dao of Time and Space and the Dao of Five Elements, but also Ye Yun's Dao of Reincarnation and Dao of Yin and Yang. It could be used for defense, trapping enemies, and even killing them.
"Old Daoist, I entrust the corpses of these eleven Divine Emperors to you. I have only one request: continue developing the Heavenly Dao game! The world of the cosmos should not be limited to the Ten Directions Heavens and the Outer Heavens."
The corpses of the eleven Divine Emperors contained immense energy. Most importantly, they were all individuals who had comprehended the Great Dao. Although they were only at the entry level, their utility in developing the Heavenly Dao's cosmos might not be substantial, but for game development or the extraction of energy from their entire bodies, they possessed incredible value.
"Yes, my Lord, rest assured. This old Daoist will spare no effort." The Old Daoist's eyes shone with an unusual light, even carrying a hint of greed, as he gazed at the corpses of Divine Emperors whose power was comparable to his own.
It was at this very moment that Ye Yun's divine sense effortlessly entered the Old Daoist's inner being, and he imprinted his mark upon him using the full might of his four Great Daos.
…
"Master…"
The Old Daoist revealed a bitter smile. Returning to his senses, he bowed to Ye Yun. Ye Yun's shamelessness had once again redefined his understanding of him. He had considered himself to be of a low enough stance, almost to the point of declaring his willingness to be Ye Yun's lackey.
However, he had not expected Ye Yun to still be wary, not only planting a divine sense imprint but also an imprint of Ye Yun's exclusive Great Dao.
"Mm, go do it! Work hard from now on, and I will not mistreat you." Ye Yun nodded, his gaze fixed on the three individuals within the spatial prison.
The Heavenly Dao 'San' was indeed the most powerful among them. With his cooperation, they had come close to breaking free on several occasions. However, Ye Yun would not give them another opportunity.
Ye Yun knew that with his current strength, it was nearly impossible to completely kill them. However, he could trap them here for several years.
During these years, Ye Yun could have his Black Ants and others slaughter gods extensively in the Outer Heavens to weaken 'San's' strength. Furthermore, Ye Yun had also set up dozens of black holes within the prison, constantly devouring all energy within the confinement, even the energy seeping from the three of them.
And during this period they were trapped by Ye Yun, Ye Yun himself could obtain endless law fragments through the game, then use the Golden Touch to evolve these law fragments into Dao Fruits, and then further evolve them into even higher existences. By then, these three would be easily annihilated!
Moreover, when Ye Yun had killed the eleven Divine Emperors earlier, he had directly shattered their inner worlds and seized the wealth accumulated over countless years within their inner worlds.
It could be said that, at this very moment, if Ye Yun willed it, the Outer Heavens would soon become his imperial territory. It was a pity that Ye Yun now disdained it, for an Outer Heavens deprived of its Heavenly Dao was destined to gradually decline in the grand sweep of history. Soon, the status of the Outer Heavens and the Ten Directions Cosmos would be completely reversed.
Time flew by. With the formal incorporation of the Eleventh Cosmos, the entire Ten Directions Empire once again saw a wave of conquest. Unfortunately, whether it was Ye Yun's parents or his sister, they had already vanished into the vast river of history.
Then, in a mere ten years, Ye Yun, through the method of Golden Touch, not only broke through to ten Great Daos but, more importantly, his initial four Daos all approached completion.
Moreover, Ye Yun had cultivated a thousand Divine Emperor realm powerhouses and tens of thousands of Divine Kings during these ten years! Thus officially commencing the journey of conquering the Outer Heavens! (End)