The Great Emperor Realm is a realm everyone yearns to achieve. Not to mention the terrifying power and prestige it bestows, the extended lifespan alone, breaking the limits of mortality and reaching a new level of existence, is enough to entice any cultivator.
"Dad, it's Shiqi!"
Ha Shiqi stood there. No longer young, he now had the appearance of a middle-aged man. He was doing quite well in the sect. His powerful father had ensured his position was so high that even the Sect Leader had to give him face.
He thought: This Sect Leader position is something my dad yielded to you. In terms of strength, you're no match for my dad.
But he didn't voice these thoughts. Saying it and not saying it made a huge difference. Voicing them would truly offend someone.
His call didn't attract Ha Lin's attention, but it did attract the attention of many fellow disciples. They were all envious and jealous. Having a powerful father was truly advantageous, granting one a lofty status.
Even those who disliked Ha Lin didn't dare to express any dissatisfaction. After all, his status and position were undeniable.
As Ha Lin broke through, the emanating power impacted the entire cultivation world.
Countless hidden experts, who had attempted to break through to the Great Emperor Realm but failed, revealed shocked expressions. Their gazes all focused on the same location: the Qian Yuan Sect.
Lin Fan stood in front of his house, nodding with satisfaction. "Excellent, Ha Lin, you truly are excellent."
He was genuinely happy and proud of Ha Lin. The once mischievous boy had cultivated diligently and reached such a realm. If Ha Ha knew, he would also be proud of his son.
In the blink of an eye, the void in all directions cracked open. Several figures emerged.
These were all reclusive experts of the current era. Each one aspired to become a Great Emperor. However, the path of cultivation was arduous. Even if they could cultivate to the Void Spirit Realm, it didn't guarantee they could achieve the Great Emperor Realm.
Otherwise, in these past millennia, there wouldn't have been only a handful of Great Emperors.
"Congratulations, Great Emperor Ha!"
"Congratulations, Great Emperor Ha!"
For these experts, respect was given to those who had achieved greater heights. They all knew that two individuals from the Qian Yuan Sect were in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Great Emperor Realm. One was the former Sect Leader, Wu Zhi, and the other was Ha Lin.
This Ha Lin was terrifyingly powerful. His cultivation speed was unheard of, yet his foundation was incredibly solid. At the same cultivation level, no one was his match. Moreover, everyone knew that Ha Lin never used any magical treasures. He faced every enemy with his bare fists, pulverizing them with his powerful punches.
That fist technique was incredibly profound, too profound to describe.
"Everyone has come from afar, wanting to know about the Great Emperor Realm, I presume." Ha Lin's aura had changed. It felt as if he had merged with the heavens and earth, with everything under his control.
Everyone cupped their fists and said, "We humbly request Great Emperor Ha to enlighten us."
They all wanted to know. They had painstakingly cultivated for hundreds, even thousands of years, yet they couldn't even touch the threshold. They didn't dare to attempt a breakthrough recklessly, as the consequences could be disastrous. They only had one chance.
Sometimes, the agonizing wait forced some Void Spirit Realm experts to risk a breakthrough, often ending in horrific failure. The chances of death during a failed breakthrough were extremely high.
Ha Lin looked up at the void, as if something was summoning him. But the time hadn't come yet, so he wasn't in a hurry.
"Everyone, the path to the Great Emperor Realm is arduous. This Emperor also experienced countless life-and-death situations before barely breaking through. For you all, wanting to break through is incredibly difficult." Ha Lin didn't explain how to break through, but recalling the process sent chills down his spine, even as a Great Emperor.
It was too terrifying, terrifying to the extreme.
Hearing this, everyone's expressions changed drastically. They knew that becoming a Great Emperor wasn't easy, but hearing it from Great Emperor Ha himself filled them with an inexplicable fear.
"I don't have much time left. I advise you all not to attempt a breakthrough. You are only courting death." This was Ha Lin's final warning to the hidden experts.
"Shiqi." He spoke softly. Ultimately, there were still people he couldn't let go of.
Hearing his father call him, Ha Shiqi excitedly waved, "Dad, I'm here! I'm here…"
Ha Lin glanced at Ha Shiqi, his gaze sharp, piercing Ha Shiqi's heart. Frightened, Ha Shiqi shrunk his head, not daring to act rashly. He felt as if his father wanted to personally give him a severe beating.
"You have disappointed me greatly… sigh…"
At the moment he broke through to become a Great Emperor, countless scenes flashed through his mind, from his childhood to the present…
Everything felt like a dream.
Ha Shiqi was stunned. He didn't expect his father to say he was disappointed in him. This dealt a heavy blow to Ha Shiqi, making him feel unbearable. Dad, I'm your son. How could you say that about me? It's hurting my fragile heart.
He had already reached the position of an elder in the sect. He couldn't claim to be incredibly powerful, but he hadn't wasted his time these past years.
Ha Lin looked at the Sect Leader and said, "Junior Brother, I'll have to trouble you in the future."
The Sect Leader cupped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Senior Brother."
Then, he sensed something amiss in his senior brother's words. His expression suddenly changed, and he asked in disbelief, "Senior Brother, you…"
Ha Lin nodded, confirming his junior brother's suspicions. He was indeed leaving. A mysterious force was summoning him, and a broader future awaited him.
At this moment, everyone looked at Great Emperor Ha in astonishment.
The Qian Yuan Sect was in an uproar, filled with pride. After all, only their sect had produced a Great Emperor. This was something no other sect in the cultivation world could achieve, especially in recent times.
Just then, a shocking scene unfolded.
Great Emperor Ha floated in the void and then knelt towards a certain direction.
Boom!
It was impossible for a Great Emperor to kneel. Even the heavens reacted, as if witnessing something unbelievable.
"What is Great Emperor Ha doing?"
"I'm not seeing things, right? Great Emperor Ha actually knelt."
"Who is he kneeling to?"
"Who knows?"
"This is terrifying."
A Great Emperor kneeling wasn't a trivial matter. The hidden experts all revealed horrified expressions. If anyone stood before the Great Emperor at that moment, the sheer force of his kneeling would crush them to death.
Ha Lin kowtowed in the direction of Lin Fan's residence.
He silently chanted in his heart, "Uncle, thank you for your guidance. I'm leaving."
Even now, he didn't know what kind of existence his uncle truly was. He was too mysterious, too profound. Even though Ha Lin had become a Great Emperor Realm expert, he still couldn't see through him.
Lin Fan seemed to sense something and responded in his heart, "Go forth and explore."
Seeing Ha Lin reach this stage, he was truly gratified. Ha Ha, if his spirit was in heaven, would also be pleased.
Everyone was speechless, stunned by Great Emperor Ha's actions. They racked their brains but couldn't understand.
Ha Lin took one last look at the Qian Yuan Sect, then resolutely stepped into the mysterious void. As his figure disappeared, a light-covered crystal slowly descended from the sky, drifting into his junior brother's hands.
It contained his understanding of the Great Emperor Realm. He hoped it would help his junior brother.
Then, a voice echoed from the endless void.
"The current Sect Leader is at a critical moment in his attempt to break through to the Great Emperor Realm. Perhaps it won't be long before our sect produces a third Great Emperor."
Ha Lin didn't tell them that the former Sect Leader had perished during his breakthrough attempt. The former Sect Leader had contacted him, saying, "My breakthrough is hopeless. I can only rely on you." He then transferred his cultivation base to Ha Lin.
It was precisely because of this that Ha Lin was able to break through to the Great Emperor Realm in just a few decades.
This was inextricably linked to his cultivation of the Fist Scripture.
But it was also due to the former Sect Leader's sacrifice.
His words were meant for others to hear, to prevent them from thinking his breakthrough to the Great Emperor Realm was related to the sect's cultivation methods and coveting them.
Of course, with his uncle in the sect, nothing would happen. But he had to conceal his uncle's identity and prevent him from being disturbed. Therefore, he told these lies to warn the hidden experts.
What shouldn't be done, best not to do.
As expected, his words had their intended effect.
The hidden experts were shocked. My heavens, there's actually another person who can become a Great Emperor? This is a bit unbelievable.
However, these words came from Great Emperor Ha himself, making them highly credible.
The current Sect Leader, upon receiving the crystal, understood everything.
"Dad, you're so heartless! You're leaving without even giving me any instructions?" Ha Shiqi cried with a mournful face. The reason he was so influential was because of his powerful father.
He had originally relied on his father becoming a Great Emperor to relive his second youth, to once again be a carefree prodigal son. But his father didn't even give him the chance, truly breaking Ha Shiqi's heart.
Perhaps he was the most unfortunate descendant of a Great Emperor.
If other families produced a Great Emperor, it truly meant that one person's ascension benefited everyone around them. Their descendants would definitely be able to act with impunity. If anyone dared to utter a single word of nonsense, they would be beaten to a pulp.
At this time, the experts who had come all cupped their fists and left without lingering.
The Sect Leader looked in the direction Ha Lin had knelt, his brows furrowed in deep thought. What did that just signify?
He didn't understand.
He then stopped thinking about it. Ha Lin hadn't explained, so there must be a reason. Random speculation might not be a good thing.
In front of the house, Lin Fan sensed Ha Lin's aura completely dissipate and sighed silently. "They've all left…"
Xiao Huang sensed his master's mood and nuzzled his head against Lin Fan's clothes, as if saying, I'm still here.
Lin Fan squatted down, stroked Xiao Huang's head, and smiled. "Want to eat some snake meat?"
"Woof! Woof!"
Xiao Huang wagged his tail, his meaning clear. Needless to say, let's get going. Don't worry about anything else.
The snakes at the foot of the mountain had been hunted to extinction.
To describe it in a single phrase: they had been eradicated.
But never doubt the resourcefulness of a foodie.
As long as they want to eat something, they will find it.
After the incident of Ha Lin becoming a Great Emperor, the Qian Yuan Sect became incredibly popular, the sect everyone wanted to join. In this era, someone had actually become a Great Emperor, indicating that the Qian Yuan Sect held the possibility of producing more.
Although the chances were slim, this alone was enough to drive countless people into a frenzy.
A golden age had arrived.
However, for the Sect Leader of the Qian Yuan Sect, behind this prosperity lay hidden dangers. A slight misstep could lead to extreme peril.
But this was also an opportunity for the sect.
If they could handle it well, the Qian Yuan Sect would stand tall and endure for eternity.