SACRED BODY OF THE IMMORTALS

However, some forces can understand Little Western Heaven's cautious approach.

After all, the Jun family has always been domineering, and now there's the even more overbearing Jun Imperial Court.

With these two powers united, even Little Western Heaven has to bow down and submit.

What relieved Little Western Heaven was that the Jun family didn't come looking for trouble with them.

It wasn't that the Jun family didn't dare to provoke them, but rather that Little Western Heaven truly wasn't despicable enough to secretly plot against Jun Xiaoyao.

Since they posed no threat to Jun Xiaoyao, the Jun family naturally didn't bother to take action.

However, this incident clearly made people realize:

The Jun family cannot be provoked.

And Jun Xiaoyao is even more untouchable!

The turmoil in the Desolate Celestial Realm continued for a while before finally quieting down.

The destruction of an ancient star domain was merely after-dinner conversation for the immortal powers of the Desolate Celestial Realm.

However, on the Imperial Road, the disturbances had not yet ceased.

Deep within the Eighteen Checkpoints of the Imperial Road, the opening of the Desolate Celestial Battlefield undoubtedly stirred up storms in all directions.

One exceptional talent after another, each harboring great ambitions, entered the Desolate Celestial Battlefield, seeking to claim the Mandate of Heaven.

The Jun family, with Jun Moxiao, Jun Lingcang, and others in their ranks.

The Jiang family, with Jiang Shengyi, Jiang Luoli, and others.

The Ji family, with Ji Qingyi and others.

Also, Yan Rumeng from the Demon God Palace.

The Little Demon Fairy from the Demon Immortal Sect.

As well as Long Xuhuang, Huang Jiuyan, and the Crocodile Ancestor's successor.

Additionally, those who had made names for themselves on the Imperial Road, such as Yi Yu, Yan Qingying, Princess Longji, and others, were all preparing to enter the Desolate Celestial Battlefield.

Furthermore, numerous prodigious talents from various ancient star domains were also preparing to enter.

Deep within the Eighteen Checkpoints of the Imperial Road.

Atop a towering mountain peak that reached the stars.

A stern-faced figure in black stood with hands behind his back, gazing at the deep starry sky in the distance.

On his back was a blood-stained sword, its sharp sword energy causing the surrounding stars to tremble, as if they might fall from the sky.

In the distance, the gazes of several talented youths were constantly focused on this area.

This young man in black was none other than the reincarnation of the Sword Demon of the Ye family, Ye Guchen, currently ranked first on the Desolate Celestial Sacred Rankings.

"Jun Xiaoyao, not only did you not die, but you've become even stronger. It seems the nineteenth level of the Hell Star might not be able to contain you," Ye Guchen said calmly.

Jun Xiaoyao was a name that, when mentioned, would instinctively evoke reverence.

But coming from Ye Guchen's mouth, his eyes showed only battle intent, without any other emotion.

Previously, in the Desolate Celestial Realm, Ye Guchen had said that king should not meet king.

But now, kings will finally meet face to face!

"In my hand, I hold only a three-foot sword blade. Looking around, I see no equal. I reincarnated and cultivated anew seeking one defeat!"

As Ye Guchen's words fell, the Emperor-Slaying Sword on his back erupted with overwhelming sword light, directly slashing down many stars floating in the sky!

"Jun Xiaoyao, if you emerge, let us battle at the Heavenly Dao Arena at the end of the Desolate Celestial Battlefield!"

As his voice fell, countless stars in the sky shattered simultaneously, as if opening the curtain for this ultimate battle.

"Is Ye Guchen challenging Jun Xiaoyao to a duel?"

"Interesting, truly interesting. This will be the ultimate battle of talents on this Imperial Road!"

In the distance, many talented youths watching Ye Guchen revealed excitement in their eyes.

These two individuals—one the reincarnation of an ancient sword demon who had severed his past to rebuild himself, claiming the top spot on the Desolate Celestial Sacred Rankings shortly after stepping onto the Imperial Road.

The other, the divine son of the Jun family who had never been defeated since birth, known as the Invincible Sage, the number one among the younger generation in the Desolate Celestial Realm.

If these two were to battle, it would undoubtedly be the most dazzling fight on the entire Imperial Road!

"Oh my, I need to place a bet! Who do you think will win?"

"Don't rush. The Jun family's divine son might not even emerge from the nineteenth level of the Hell Star."

"But regardless, if the Jun family's divine son does come out, he will definitely accept the challenge. That will be something to see."

"This will be a battle for the title of Imperial Road King!"

It could be said that Ye Guchen's challenge ignited the atmosphere of the entire Imperial Road.

Amid this heated emotion, the Desolate Celestial Battlefield finally opened.

It was an ancient and vast battlefield, located at the end of the Eighteen Checkpoints of the Imperial Road in the Desolate Celestial Realm.

Within this vast ancient battlefield, there were Supreme treasures, quasi-emperor opportunities, celestial gold, immortality herbs, immortal essence veins—all kinds of precious treasures and opportunities that tempted people's desires.

Of course, there was also what all talented youths desired most: the Dao Certification Seal!

There was more than one Dao Certification Seal.

Typically, it was already extremely impressive for a talented youth to obtain one Dao Certification Seal.

But some exceptionally gifted individuals could even obtain two or three.

Such beings would definitely be among the top prodigies even on the Ultimate Ancient Road.

With hearts yearning for the Dao Certification, many talented youths entered the Desolate Celestial Battlefield.

It was destined to be a blood-stained battlefield.

Of course, some talented youths were waiting for Jun Xiaoyao to appear, such as the Golden-Winged Peng King, Mu Yuehan, and Kong Xuan. They did not go to the Desolate Celestial Battlefield but waited for Jun Xiaoyao instead.

This wait lasted another year.

In the blink of an eye, three to four years had passed since the opening of the Imperial Road.

Most of the talented youths who had stepped onto the Imperial Road had perished.

A small portion had their will worn down and remained in the cities and checkpoints along the way, or left in dejection.

The remaining talented youths who could enter the Desolate Celestial Battlefield were all exceptional individuals.

Their talent, strength, and temperament were all flawless in every aspect.

And only these talented youths were qualified to step onto the Ultimate Ancient Road and compete with talented youths from other celestial realms.

During this year, some news had spread from within the Desolate Celestial Battlefield.

For instance, Long Xuhuang, who possessed the Dragon Phoenix Body, had obtained an opportunity within the Desolate Celestial Battlefield and had cultivated three strands of immortal energy, shocking the entire battlefield.

He even had a conflict with Princess Longji, an ancient prodigy from the Azure Dragon lineage of the Ancestral Dragon Nest, and eventually wounded her.

There was also Huang Jiuyan, an ancient prodigy from the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain. Some said that his Phoenix Nirvana Technique had already undergone eight nirvanas.

Once he completed the final ninth nirvana, he would be able to trace back to his origins and possess bloodline purity comparable to that of an ancient emperor's descendant.

The Crocodile Ancestor's successor was also ferociously overwhelming, having devoured more than one minor powerhouse.

What puzzled some people was that Ye Guchen, ranked first on the Desolate Celestial Sacred Rankings, had no battle achievements reported.

That was because no one dared to casually challenge him anymore.

With no one daring to challenge him, Ye Guchen naturally had no astonishing battle achievements.

But wasn't this itself the most astonishing achievement?

Besides these individuals, the deeds of many other talented youths were also spreading.

Recently, the most eye-catching matter concerned the Jiang family's divine woman, Jiang Shengyi.

There were rumors that Jiang Shengyi had allegedly found an immortal embryo in some ancient ruins within the Desolate Celestial Battlefield.

This undoubtedly exploded across the entire Desolate Celestial Battlefield.

The immortal embryo, according to rumors, was an energy source left behind by remnant immortals.

Previously in the Ancient Immortal World, when Jun Xiaoyao obtained a drop of remnant immortal blood, it had attracted numerous covetous eyes.

Let alone an immortal embryo.

The emergence of the immortal embryo undoubtedly drove all talented youths crazy.

"That could be energy left behind by remnant immortals. If obtained, one could cultivate at least one strand of immortal energy!"

"Not just one, I think at least two strands of immortal energy!"

In the Desolate Celestial Battlefield, all talented youths were red-eyed with desire.

At once, the Jiang family's divine woman, Jiang Shengyi, was thrust into the spotlight.

There were rumors that some minor powerhouses had already begun to secretly unite, preparing to seize the immortal embryo!