The massive black dog had glossy fur, a pair of enormous ox horns atop its head, and nine thick tails swaying behind it—a truly ferocious sight.
When Gu Qingfeng saw the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor in this form, his eyes gleamed with excitement: "An ancient mythical beast, the Nine Nether Ao!
Legends say the Nine Nether Ao is a savage creature that appears only once in a million years, so vicious that even true dragons and phoenixes are nothing more than its prey.
With such a powerful family member aiding me, this emperor shall ascend to the Heavenly Emperor realm today!"
"Die! Roar—!"
Suddenly, the Nine Nether Ao let out a deafening roar, its nine tails whipping violently as they shot forward.
The tails transformed into nine true dragons, their ferocious assault threatening to tear apart the Emperor's Path.
In an instant, the nine dragons clashed with seven sinister black pythons.
Watching the majestic dragons, Gu Qingfeng hastily withdrew ninety-nine percent of the malevolent energy from the pythons, fearing they might kill the dragons.
Boom—!
The black pythons were instantly obliterated by the dragons, which then surged toward Gu Qingfeng.
Though his expression remained calm, Gu Qingfeng was inwardly ecstatic as he boldly met the attack head-on.
Ding!
Host has been attacked by the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor.
Path of the Nine Nethers +1,000,000 +1,000,000 +1,000,000......
Ding!
Congratulations, Host. The Demon Path has broken through its limits, entering the Supreme Domain.
"Hehehe... At last, I've truly become a Heavenly Emperor!" Gu Qingfeng could hardly contain his excitement. After years of relentless effort, he had finally stepped into the realm of a Heavenly Emperor!
The Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor, seeing Gu Qingfeng unharmed, flashed a trace of gloom in his eyes. Abruptly, he opened his maw, gathering a terrifying energy that condensed into a black-hole-like sphere.
Boom!
The black hole sphere shot toward Gu Qingfeng like lightning, swallowing him whole in an instant.
Another surge of attributes flooded him, making him feel the long-lost warmth of family—a comforting embrace that was utterly intoxicating.
When the light faded, Gu Qingfeng emerged unscathed.
But the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor was nowhere to be seen.
"Ran away?" Gu Qingfeng frowned slightly, surprised by his opponent's cowardice, though he didn't dwell on it.
My family and I are connected heart and soul. Even across billions of miles, we will reunite in the end.
Having attained the Heavenly Emperor realm, Gu Qingfeng saw no reason to linger in the Endless Abyss.
Now, it was time for a greater challenge—facing his peak self.
......
A day later, Gu Qingfeng left the Endless Abyss and ventured deeper into the Emperor's Path.
By now, he had reached the latter half of the path, where the surroundings grew increasingly dark and desolate. There was no light, no sound, no objects—not even family. Not a single soul could be seen.
Walking here felt like stepping into the void of a black hole, where darkness was the only constant.
Even with his Golden Eye of Truth, visibility dwindled further.
Gradually, the darkness seemed to flow like water. With every step, ripples spread beneath his feet.
Gu Qingfeng's figure was completely swallowed by the shadows, vanishing without a trace.
Then...
A sound emerged from the darkness.
Footsteps!
But they didn’t come from Gu Qingfeng—they echoed from the depths of the abyss, as though something was approaching.
Gu Qingfeng understood. Those footsteps must belong to his own projection.
The laws of this segment of the Emperor's Path were peculiar. Every traveler seemed to walk the same road, yet in truth, each had their own separate path.
The process of being consumed by darkness was likely the manifestation of one's peak self.
As he pondered, the footsteps grew louder. Soon, a figure appeared before him.
A perfect replica of himself—identical in appearance, demeanor, and aura. The same noble grace, the same towering stature, the same arrogant defiance.
Staring at his mirror image, Gu Qingfeng's expression turned grave.
The hardest enemy to defeat is oneself—those words held undeniable truth.
He could clearly sense the overwhelming power radiating from the projection. Whether it was the Malevolence, the Demon Path, or the Chaos Body, everything matched his own.
Malevolence rivaling a Heavenly Emperor.
The Demon Path pushed to its absolute limit.
A perfected Chaos Body.
The projection possessed everything Gu Qingfeng had—except the system.
Suddenly!
The projection moved, its steps shaking the earth like an unyielding divine mountain. The heavens trembled, the earth split, as vast demonic energy surged forth. Three thousand strands of chaos descended, and seven colossal black pythons materialized—an all-out assault from the very start.
With the eruption of these three forces, the world turned upside down. The very fabric of existence groaned as if on the verge of annihilation.
Faced with such overwhelming might, Gu Qingfeng grew even more solemn. How could he fight an opponent of equal strength?
Yet he refused to yield without a struggle. He had to try.
With a deep breath, Gu Qingfeng unleashed his full power—the Demon Path, the Chaos Body, and the Malevolence erupted in unison.
The powerful auras emanating from the two figures clashed in the void, evenly matched, creating a visible dividing line in the air.
In terms of sheer presence, neither held an advantage over the other.
Just as Gu Qingfeng was about to strike first, the projection underwent a bizarre and unsettling transformation.
"Keh keh keh..."
A spine-chilling laugh escaped the projection's lips.
Its once clear black-and-white eyes were instantly veiled in a thick, blood-red hue, while its fair and handsome face twisted into a grotesque, terrifying visage. An endless surge of demonic energy erupted from its body, blazing like infernal flames.
Suddenly, the projection crouched low, its hands and feet touching the ground. A series of sickening cracks echoed as its bones contorted and expanded, muscles rupturing and regenerating, until its entire body was encased in a layer of crimson flesh.
Its nails elongated into savage, beast-like claws—pale and unyielding.
Its spine writhed and stretched unnaturally, bony spikes bursting from between the vertebrae, piercing through flesh to jut out into the open air.
But that wasn’t all. Even its small canine teeth sharpened and elongated, extending past its chin, while the rest of its teeth warped into jagged, serrated fangs.
The grotesquely enlarged fangs forced its mouth to split at the sides, revealing raw, bloody flesh. Yet it didn’t tear completely—countless thin strands of sinew stretched to their limit, barely holding the mangled edges together.
Drip... drip...
Thick drool spilled from its maw, sizzling as it hit the darkness below, corroding whatever it touched.
The demonic energy surrounding it twisted into the form of a monstrous beast, wrapping the projection in its ghastly embrace.
At this moment, the projection no longer resembled anything human—it was a nightmarish abomination, as though clawed its way out from the abyss.
Gu Qingfeng stared in utter disbelief.
The hell is this?!
Isn’t this supposed to be an exact copy of me?!
Why the hell is my projection not even human?!
"Cheating! This is outright cheating! When the hell did I ever learn such a disgusting technique?!
You’re deliberately defiling my image!
Who’s in charge of the fifth trial?! Get your ass out here!"
s the Eldest Princess, renowned for her cold and aloof detachment, became the most docile of lambs, obeying his every command without question. But when the final move was played on the chessboard, as Gu Chenghan seized everything and ascended on the verge of apotheosis, that very Princess suddenly embraced him from behind, her tone carrying a dependence never heard before: "Wait... you haven't yet... commanded me to love you forever." Gu Chenghan froze abruptly. She... hadn't been hypnotized?! ... [The Eldest Princess's Diary] [When my soul was extracted, becoming the sole spectator outside my own shell] [At first, there was overwhelming fury, until I saw] [How he used my sword to effortlessly shatter my inescapable doom] [How he wielded my authority to eradicate fatal conspiracies I had never even detected] [Like a deity, he rescued me from the deep mire I was trapped in] [If not for those annoying vixens, he and I would be a match made in heaven] [I think I am ill, gravely ill] [My deity should belong to me alone] ... "Hypnosis? Oh, it succeeded, my dear Master." "Only this time, it's my turn to hypnotize you."
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.
