Chapter 1392: The Supreme Emperor of Dao

His cultivation base was restored—One for all, all for one!

The Supreme Emperor of Dao! Ye Guan reached the Supreme Emperor Realm, and Xuan Zheng's expression changed drastically at the sight. His face contorted with shock as he cried out, "Be careful—"

Swoosh!

Ye Guan vanished into thin air.

Swish!

A streak of sword light tore through the battlefield.

Bai Qin was the first to sense Ye Guan's terrifying presence. His pupils shrank to the size of a needle. Without hesitation, he clenched his hands tightly, causing his white armor to tremble violently before transforming into a massive ethereal shield that enveloped him like an unbreakable fortress.

Black Armor Guardian!

This was no ordinary armor; it was a pure-grade divine artifact, a rare treasure even within the Suiming Civilization. With this divine artifact, he was invincible among his peers. He refused to believe that this young swordsman before him could shatter his Black Armor Guardian's defenses!

Swoosh!

Ye Guan's sword finally arrived, and his sword effortlessly shredded the Black Armor Guardian, piercing Bai Qin's forehead.

Bai Qin's eyes widened in disbelief as blood gushed from the wound, covering his entire face. Before he could even register what happened, Ye Guan was already charging at the Gold Divine Guards behind him.

Rather than slaughtering them outright, Ye Guan raised his left hand, pressing down with his Qingxuan Sword. An overwhelming sword force erupted, forcefully suppressing the Gold Divine Guards in place. However, an instant later, their combined aura pushed back at Ye Guan.

There were still over a hundred of them, after all, and each one of them was at the Supreme Emperor Realm. When they joined forces, their collective might was beyond terrifying.

Yet, at the very moment Ye Guan halted them, he turned sharply and unleashed a strike at Xuan Zheng in the distance!

His figure had yet to arrive, but his sword intent had already locked Xuan Zheng in place.

At this moment, Ye Guan and the Qingxuan Sword were both Supreme Emperors. Having become one with the Qingxuan Sword, their unity went beyond mere addition but multiplicative.

Right now, Ye Guan even felt as though he could challenge even his father head-on.

WhenYe Guan's sword locked onto him, Xuan Zheng's expression changed drastically. He immediately realized Ye Guan's goal—sever the head of the snake!

At this moment, Xuan Zheng was utterly shaken. The power of this young swordsman was beyond comprehension.

Is he truly at the Supreme Emperor Realm?

There was no time for further thought. Ye Guan's terrifying sword strike had already arrived.

Faced with this lethal attack, Xuan Zheng refused to sit still. He clenched his hands tightly, and a dark sigil emerged from his forehead, floating above his head.

Mysterious dark light cascaded down like overlapping layers of tortoise shells, forming an impregnable defense.

The Martial Official Seal!

This was both his official insignia and a divine artifact. It was his greatest trump card. Once activated, he would stand undefeated, at least, against any opponent in the same realm as him.

When Ye Guan's sword made contact with the dark light, however, it melted like snow thrown into boiling oil. It disintegrated in an instant. The sword pressed forward without pause, piercing Xuan Zheng's forehead.

Blood gushed from the wound and drew a crimson arc in the air.

Behind Ye Guan, the Gold Divine Guards froze in place, not daring to move.

Clearly, they had received Xuan Zheng's final command.

For a brief moment, silence reigned.

Then, an earth-shaking cheer erupted from the Ten Desolate Universe.

Victory!

Dao Zhi trembled with excitement. He suddenly realized that the forces behind Ye Guan were far from ordinary. Even if they couldn't match the Suiming Civilization, the gap couldn't be too vast.

Mu Shuo gazed at Ye Guan in the sky, her expression complicated. Everyone had underestimated the strength and origins of Ye Guan. Moreover, he became more and more mysterious the closer one got to him.

High above, Xuan Zheng stared at Ye Guan, his eyes filled with disbelief.

It shattered! The young swordsman had shattered his Martial Official Seal with a single, effortless strike.

There's something wrong with his sword!

Ye Guan looked at Xuan Zheng. "Give me a reason not to kill you."

"

Hahaha!

" Xuan Zheng suddenly laughed. "You're underestimating the Suiming Civilization. You're underestimating me!"

Ye Guan's voice remained calm. "Are you not afraid to die?"

Xuan Zheng met his gaze without flinching. "I don't want to die, but that doesn't mean I fear death. I've already given my Gold Divine Guards the order, if I die, they will destroy this place. No matter how strong you are, you cannot stop them all!"

Ye Guan fell silent.

Seeing that, Xuan Zheng's eyes lit up with hope. "You—"

Hum!

Before he could finish, the Qingxuan Sword trembled violently. In an instant, Xuan Zheng's soul was devoured, leaving nothing behind.

Xuan Zheng's memories were also absorbed by the sword. At the same time, the hundred Gold Divine Guards plunged downward to annihilate the Ten Desolate Universe.

Dao Zhi and the others below were terrified.

What the hell? They're attacking us instead of fighting Supreme Emperor Guan?!

But before any destruction could unfold, Ye Guan chanted an ancient incantation. Within moments, all the Gold Divine Guards froze in midair. Now, every single one of them was under his control.

Dao Zhi and the others sighed in relief. Any one of those guards could wipe them out effortlessly. Ye Guan opened his palm. Immediately afterward, Xuan Zheng and Bai Qin's storage rings flew into his hand.

A quick scan revealed that Xuan Zheng's storage ring contained over twenty thousand pure-grade Supreme Emperor Origin Essences, tens of thousands of emperor crystals, and numerous Emperor-grade weapons. Yet, there were no Supreme Emperor Origin Essence Veins.

Bai Qin's ring held only a few thousand Supreme Emperor Origin Essences, over ten thousand pure-grade emperor crystals, and three emperor-grade weapons. It was far inferior to Xuan Zheng's collection.

After storing the rings, Ye Guan turned to Dao Zhi below. "Although the battle is won, the people's hearts are still unstable. You must restore order immediately and prevent anyone from exploiting the chaos. If anyone dares to take advantage of the situation, execute them at once."

Dao Zhi bowed respectfully. "Understood!"

Ye Guan vanished.

As he had predicted, the Ten Desolate Universe was in chaos. The enormous hand that had descended earlier had brought apocalyptic terror, leaving people in a state of panic.

Fortunately, under Dao Zhi's command, the Supreme Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans moved quickly to restore stability.

***

Meanwhile, in a rundown courtyard on the outskirts of the city.

An old man was practicing his punches, and his every punch made the surrounding spacetime ripple faintly. The old man was none other than Gu Chen's father.

𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

After a while, the old man grinned. "The Guanxuan Laws are truly amazing. I'm already at the Martial Master Realm. With my current strength, I can probably find a decent job..."

Not far away, an old woman was washing vegetables. She remained silent but smiled contentedly.

Gu Chen had quit gambling. Not only that, but he had joined Guanxuan Academy. Her husband's health was improving too. Now, even if she died, she would have no regrets.

"Father! Mother!"

Just then, Gu Chen burst into the courtyard, carrying a roasted chicken and a jug of wine. He was overjoyed.

"Academy Master won! He won!"

"Really?"

The elderly couple's eyes lit up with excitement. They had known about the invasion of the Ten Desolate Universe and had contributed their faith power to aid Ye Guan.

The old woman smiled. As far as she was concerned, the end of the world was far beyond her reach. As long as the Academy Master was here, everything would be fine.

The old man secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew just how serious the situation had been moments ago; one wrong move, and all of them could have lost their lives.

Gu Chen placed the roasted chicken and wine on the table in the courtyard, then excitedly said, "The Academy Master is incredible! Father, Mother, do you know about that Supreme Emperor? Tsk tsk, in front of the Academy Master, that Supreme Emperor didn't even have the strength to fight back..."

The old woman beside him suddenly asked, "Chen'er, is the Academy Master really

that

strong?"

"Of course! He's the strongest in the Ten Desolate Universe. My goal is to become a Supreme Emperor myself..."

The old woman immediately grew curious. "If you become a Supreme Emperor, how much will your monthly salary be?"

Both father and son froze on the spot.

Seeing their expressions, the old woman realized that she had said something foolish. She awkwardly laughed and added, "Even a Supreme Emperor has to eat, right?"

Gu Chen chuckled. "Mother, if your son becomes a Supreme Emperor, money will truly be nothing more than a worldly possession to us."

The old woman glared at him. "Nonsense! Do you have any idea how expensive it is to get married these days? Remember our neighbor, Li Yue? His son took a fancy to a young lady.

"Do you know how much the bride price was? A thousand immortal crystals! And that's not all, he also had to own a house in the Diyi City! Good heavens, even the cheapest house there costs over two hundred thousand immortal crystals per unit..."

"Your father's monthly salary is only forty or fifty crystals at best. After expenses, even if he worked himself to the bone for decades, he still wouldn't be able to afford a house... Why does getting married have to be tied to owning a home nowadays?" the old lady remarked, sighing.

Gu Chen quickly comforted her, saying, "Mother, don't worry about that. Your son has already joined the Guanxuam Academy."

The old woman shot him a look and cut him off. "Even if you've joined the Guanxuan Academy, your reputation isn't great. I went looking for a matchmaker, but the moment they heard your name, they said, 'Oh, that foolish gambler? Has he ever managed to win a dragon egg?'"

Gu Chen looked embarrassed.

Just as the old woman was about to continue, the old man suddenly interjected, "Chen'er has just returned, so we ought to feed him first."

The old woman nodded, rinsed the vegetables once more, then got up to start cooking. However, at that moment, she suddenly looked toward the entrance and exclaimed, "It's you!"

A man stood at the doorway. It was Ye Guan!

Hearing her voice, both Gu Chen and the old man turned their heads. The moment Gu Chen saw Ye Guan, his expression changed drastically. He hurriedly ran over and was about to kneel, but a gentle force held him up.

Ye Guan smiled slightly and glanced at the wine and dishes on the table. "Are you just about to have a meal?"

Gu Chen stammered nervously, "Academy..."

Ye Guan smiled. "Just call me Ye Guan. Mind if I join you for dinner?"

Gu Chen hesitated, but before he could respond, the old woman quickly said, "Chen'er, what are you waiting for? Let your friend sit down! I'll start cooking right away."

With that, she quickly walked to the stove and took down a piece of cured meat from the ceiling beam.

Ye Guan chuckled, walked over to a seat, and was about to sit down when Gu Chen hurried over to wipe the chair with his sleeve.

However, Ye Guan stopped him and sat down directly. He smiled, saying, "Respecting others doesn't mean being servile. Being too humble makes one seem like a servant. Proper courtesy is enough."

Hearing this, Gu Chen hesitated for a moment before taking his seat as well.

Ye Guan turned to the old man and smiled. "Sir, please sit too."

The old man was a little nervous, but he had seen his fair share of the world. Seeing how approachable Ye Guan was, he didn't overthink it and simply took his seat.

Ye Guan then looked at Gu Chen and asked, "How have things been at the academy?"

Gu Chen relaxed a little and replied with a smile, "Not bad. Next month, I'll be taking the Outer Academy assessment."

"Are you confident?"

Gu Chen immediately nodded. "Yes."

Ye Guan chuckled. "Still gambling?"

Gu Chen frantically shook his head. "No, no...."

Then he gave a wry smile. "Academy Master, you were right. One shouldn't pin their future and hopes on something as illusory as luck. Back then, I had lost myself in gambling and failed to heed your advice... Sigh."

Ye Guan nodded. "It's not too late to change now."

With that, he took out a storage ring and handed it to Gu Chen. "Inside are some historical records that you might find useful. There's also a copy of the Guanxuan Laws with my annotations; it should help with your cultivation."

Gu Chen hurriedly stood up to express his gratitude, but Ye Guan stopped him and smiled. "I once told a dear friend that the reason I am building this order is so that the younger generation won't lose hope for the future. If one day you go far in life, I hope you'll remember these words."

Gu Chen was deeply moved. With a solemn expression, he said, "I will never forget your words."

Ye Guan nodded.

At that moment, Gu Chen's mother brought a few dishes to the table. She wiped her hands on her apron and smiled. "It's a bit rushed, so there aren't many dishes. Little Guan, I hope you don't mind."

As she spoke, she carefully pushed two plates of meat toward Ye Guan.

Little Guan! Hearing this, both Gu Chen and the old man twitched slightly.

Ye Guan, however, simply chuckled. "Auntie, you're too kind. Come on, let's eat."

Throughout the meal, Gu Chen and the old man were extremely tense, while the old woman remained completely at ease, chatting casually with Ye Guan about all sorts of topics.

The old woman was deeply grateful to Ye Guan. If not for the medicine he had brought back then, her husband would have died. Moreover, she was also glad that her son had such a good friend.

Every parent hoped that their children's friends were outstanding people.

After finishing the meal, Ye Guan stood up to leave. The three escorted him to the door when the old woman suddenly remembered something and took out a charm from her pocket.

She placed it in Ye Guan's hands and earnestly said, "Little Ye, this is a blessing charm from a temple near the Guanxuan Academy. It's said to be very effective. Keep it with you, and Supreme Emperor Guan will watch over you."