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!"
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
nto another world, I bought a slave for the first time, never expecting the silver wolf girl to be so cute... Lin Feng: I know it's cold, but you don't have to sneak into my bed! Yuna: Just sharing body warmth, if you dare do anything naughty, I'll definitely...
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
