It’s him!

The moment Lin Xun saw the handsome young man in hemp clothes, he was struck with shock and surprise.

How could he have forgotten this senior who had once hibernated in the Mulberry Woodland and had ‘chatted’ with him?

It was precisely the golden cicada who had declared his noble aspiration to allow ‘all beings to become Saints one day.’ He was the legendary figure that had, step by step, broken through the restraint of taboo tribulation power and soared away!

It was the golden cicada youth who had cleared some of Lin Xun's confusion and informed him about the Nameless Esteemed Emperor!

To Lin Xun, the golden cicada youth was an extremely mysterious existence. Anyone, upon contact and getting to know him, would find themselves unable to feel any hostility toward him.

He was like a gentle spring breeze, like warm jade that often made people overlook the unfathomable cultivation and power he actually possessed!

“It's that golden cicada!”

Li Xuanwei, Jun Huan, Pu Zhen, and the other disciples of Fangchun Mountain seemed to recognize the solitary and ethereal figure standing on thin air as well, and they were all astonished.

A long, long time ago, there was a golden cicada who had traveled to Fangchun Mountain and perched on an old tree right outside the mountain gate. There, he had listened to the teaching of the Master of Fangchun Mountain on the great dao for thirty years.

During that time, the Master of Fangchun Mountain hadn’t driven the cicada away, and instead had instructed the disciples not to disturb it.

After those thirty years, the golden cicada had transformed into a young man. After bowing and cupping his fist toward Fangchun Mountain, he had then turned and departed.

At the time, the Master of Fangchun Mountain, during a lecture with his disciples, had smiled faintly and said something that still left a deep impression on Ruo Su and the others until this day.

“Thirty years of knowledge and meditation, all to gain enlightenment in one day. This cicada is small, but his dao is above Heaven!”

His dao was above Heaven!

How could they forget such a high praise that came straight out of the mouth of their master?

It was also then that the golden cicada had been carved into the memories of all those Fangchun Mountain disciples.

Now that he had once again appeared before them, standing in the air and gazing into the depths of the vortex, he instantly attracted their attention.

What is he here for?

After a long time, the golden cicada youth suddenly shifted his gaze to Ruo Su’s group. “Do you know what would happen if the Nameless Esteemed Emperor is defeated?”

He didn’t wait for an answer as he continued, “Once that happens, the taboo tribulation power that encases the Ancient Nebula Road still won’t be dispelled, for its root is on the other side of the cosmos, while the Nameless Esteemed Emperor is merely the person in charge for it on this side.

“After he dies, there will be another ‘Nameless Esteemed Emperor,’ so unless the origin source of this taboo tribulation power is destroyed, the shackle that binds down the Ancient Nebula Road will not dissipate.”

The information caused the expressions of Ruo Su’s group to falter as they had never known of such things.

Li Xuanwei asked, “Golden Cicada, are you serious?”

The golden cicada youth said, “I wouldn't dare to make unproven statements on such a serious matter.”

Rumble!

Deep within the vortex in the sky, the fierce battle between Eldest Senior Brother and the Nameless Esteemed Emperor was still going on. Earth-shattering sounds of collisions would escape from time to time.

In the distance, Lone Man and the old seer were still tangling with the group of Emperor Ancestors, causing the region to tremble in disarray.

This heavenly game of chess had reached the point where a winner was about to be decided.

However, the hearts of Ruo Su's group grew heavy after hearing the words of the golden cicada youth.

The Nameless Esteemed Emperor controlled the power of taboo tribulation as if he was the distributor of Heavenly Punishment. His existence was the reason for the cage of taboo tribulation power over the entire Ancient Nebula Road, which also blocked the path to the other side of the cosmos.

Who would have thought that this taboo tribulation covering everything would still not dissipate even if he was defeated?

This was like a match they were bound to lose. Even if they defeated the opponent in the end, it still wouldn’t be able to change the current situation of the Ancient Nebula Road!

Is this…really it?

Ruo Su asked, “Do we really have no possibility of winning this game at all?”

The golden cicada youth said, “Combat Emperor declared war on this person back then in order to break the taboo shackles for the possibility of traveling to the other side of the cosmos. What about you all?”

Ruo Su said without hesitation, “We have the same purpose, naturally.”

Li Xuanwei, Jun Huan, and the others also nodded.

Traveling to the other side of the cosmos was tantamount to jumping out of the cage, which might let them advance further on the path of cultivation instead of stopping dead where they were for the rest of their life.

Hearing this, Lin Xun couldn't help but say, “Senior Sister, didn't you say that with Mount Heedless in our possession, we can rebuild our sect without any fear for the taboo tribulation power?”

Ruo Su quickly explained through transmission, “Our original plan is that after we defeat the Nameless Esteemed Emperor, we will take the chaos treasure with us to the other side of the cosmos together and rebuild our sect there. But now, it seems that…”

Her words ended with a sigh.

The current reality, according to the golden cicada youth, was that they wouldn’t be able to achieve their wish even if the Nameless Esteemed Emperor was defeated.

At the thought that the wait and efforts of almost a hundred thousand years would likely go down the drain in the end, Ruo Su and the rest couldn’t help but feel hollow inside.

“Fellow Daoists, don't misunderstand,” said the golden cicada youth suddenly. “While eradicating the taboo tribulation power may not be achievable through this battle, there is actually a glimpse of hope to travel to the other side of the cosmos if we defeat the Nameless Esteemed Emperor.”

What?

Everyone was stunned.

What does he mean?

The golden cicada youth's voice was gentle, “Once the Nameless Esteemed Emperor is defeated, the taboo tribulation shrouding the Ancient Nebula Road will lose control like a prison without its guard, so naturally, we have a chance to leave the cage before the next guard appears.”

The clear explanation allowed Ruo Su’s group to understand it right away. One by one, their eyes lit up.

So that’s how it is!

The golden cicada youth looked into the vortex and said, “Therefore, whether or not your wish will be realized depends on whether or not Combat Emperor can emerge victorious.”

Then, he suddenly remembered something and turned to the group of Emperor Ancestors who were fighting Lone Man and the old seer.

“From what I’ve gathered, the fall of Ge Yupu and the others was caused by the taboo tribulation power, but the ones who destroyed Fangchun Mountain after the Dao War of Emperors are the forces behind those people, such as the Primordial, Panwu, and Heaven and Earth Dao Courts…”

The golden cicada youth slowly concluded, “Don't you intend to take revenge?”

Ruo Su took a deep breath and said, “The Nameless Esteemed Emperor is the main culprit. After he is defeated, these slaves of his will no longer have anything to rely on, and so we will be able to take our revenge on them at any time.

“Compared to that, traveling to the other side of the cosmos and rebuilding our base is much more important.”

The golden cicada youth mused, “Not bad. With your legacy and power, if you hadn’t been under the threat of the taboo tribulation, then I’m afraid no force on the Ancient Nebula Road would have been able to stop your attacks.”

Lin Xun couldn't help but recall what Ruo Su had once said.

The world thought that Fangchun Mountain had lost to Heaven and Earth, Panwu, and Primordial Dao Courts in the Dao War of Emperors.

However, the truth was that without the taboo tribulation power, the disciples of Fangchun Mountain could suppress these major organizations to the point that they couldn’t lift their heads!

As a matter of fact, in the previous clash with the old relics from those major powers, Ruo Su, Li Xuanwei, Jun Huan, Pu Zhen, and everyone else had demonstrated dominating strength!

At this point, Lin Xun finally understood how deep the foundation and heritage of Fangchun Mountain went. He also understood why his senior disciples had never taken revenge despite being more than powerful enough to.

It was all due to that Nameless Esteemed Emperor who wielded the power of the taboo tribulation!

Ruo Su asked, “Fellow Daoist, what is the reason for your presence here?”

The golden cicada youth smiled faintly, “I had listened to the dao teachings of Fangchun Mountain’s founder for thirty years. It was his grace that allowed me to have life-changing enlightenment, and I consider him a mentor and a friend. Therefore, I’ve come this time to extend a helping hand to you.”

Saying that, he flicked his finger.

A line of bright, golden texts emerged. It quickly transformed into an awe-inspiring chapter that shone radiantly between heaven and earth.

From afar, it looked like a divine scripture unfolding and revealing its content to the world.

Every word was a treasure, and the light of wisdom reached the stars!

“Go.” With a wave of the golden cicada youth's sleeve, golden lights of Law Power shot out from the splendid scripture.

Rumble!

In that second, the crowd of old fossils fighting with Lone Man and the old seer in the distance all quivered.

At the same time, the taboo tribulation forces in their control were shattered one by one like the most fragile paper by the rapid golden lights.

In the rains of sparks, their auras plummeted by a large chunk.

“This isn’t good!”

“Who is that person? How come he can crush the taboo tribulation power so easily?”

Those old fossils were so horrified that their hair stood up on end.

This was simply inconceivable for them.

When Combat Emperor had charged out and annihilated every Taboo Spirit with a sweeping momentum of a whole army, it had already sent chills up and down their spines.

And now, the golden cicada youth had displayed a might not any inferior with his first strike. How could they not be appalled?

Lone Man and the old seer could not help but glancing over in shock.

This fellow…is too strong! Who is he?

As for Ruo Su, Li Xuanwei, and the other disciples of Fangchun Mountain, they were also shaken to the core, while the words of their masters replayed in their minds:

‘His dao is above Heaven!’

“Retreat!” Knowing that their situation was bad, the old fossils unhesitantly used teleportation to escape.

They only had the courage to fight Lone Man and the old seer thanks to the imbuement of the taboo tribulation power. Now, without it, where would they get the confidence to continue?

Not to mention Lone Man, the old seer, and even the mysterious and unfathomable golden cicada youth, just the Fangchun Mountain disciples alone could already deal a fatal blow to them!

“From every single drink to every single bite, nothing is ever preordained. Let the blood debt of that year be paid back today,” said the golden cicada youth indifferently.

Boom!

The splendid scripture suspended in the air abruptly spread and turned into a sky full of dao texts. Like dense and infinite stars, they came down from all directions.

Every text that fell was like a comet that blazed across the sky. Their might was unimaginably terrifying!

Poof!

In a mere blink of the eye, an Emperor Ancestor who had lived for who knew how long was struck by a bright ‘slay’ character. The body and primordial spirit of this old fossil instantly crumbled into a sprinkle of ashes in the wind!