The Great Emperor Realm is the highest realm of the Martial Arts; above it lies only the Divine Path. Within the Ten Realms of Martial Arts, each realm is like its own layer of heaven. Every era produces countless prodigies—some perish young while others rise to prominence, but only a rare few manage to break through all the way to achieve the rank of Great Emperor. Throughout the ages, the number of powerhouses in the Great Emperor Realm has never been high. Currently, the known Great Emperors in the Eastern Region can be counted on two hands. Factions like the Tian Luo Net Holy Land have no such experts at all; otherwise, they would not be a Holy Land, but an Imperial Clan! The vast East Sea is also home to many prodigies and powerhouses, yet there are still very few in the Great Emperor Realm. Each one is a lofty, revered being who looks down upon all living things.

Within the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm, there is a Great Emperor pact. This agreement stipulates that those in the Great Emperor Realm must not take action unless absolutely necessary. Violators will face joint sanctions from their peers. This is because the destructive power of a Great Emperor is far too great. A single one is enough to alter the balance of an entire region, which is detrimental to the development of the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm. Thus, the pact was established.

Although Great Emperors may not act lightly, they can bestow treasures, such as Emperor's Armaments, Emperor Seals, and Emperor Pills. Great Emperor's Treasures, like Saint Treasures, are personally crafted by Great Emperors and possess the power of a single strike from their creator. However, crafting such treasures is difficult and takes a considerable toll on the Great Emperors themselves. Therefore, Great Emperor's Treasures are rare and are only given to particularly important individuals as life-saving items.

As the Imperial Son of the Jing Tribe, Black Whale was the strongest prodigy of his generation. Naturally, he possessed a Great Emperor's Treasure for protection. At this moment, he did not hesitate to use it.

HUM!

A peculiar fluctuation rippled out. Suddenly, the wind ceased, the rain stopped, and the surging sea became abruptly still. Even space and time seemed to halt, frozen in that very second.

Caught within it, Su Han was also frozen solid. His body could not move, his Demonic Qi would not circulate, and even his Divine Sense was gradually fading. What is this technique? Space-Time Freeze? Massive waves churned in Su Han's heart as he stared in terror at the frozen world around him.

Practitioners in the Saint and Supreme Realms comprehend the Space Law, while Great Emperors comprehend the Time Law. With a mere wave of their hand, they can wield the power of time—a terrifying feat. With the appearance of the Great Emperor's Treasure, this entire expanse of spacetime was instantly frozen, rendering Su Han like an insect sealed in amber. He was utterly unable to move, left only to await the silent arrival of death.

SPLASH!

The sound of a wave echoed, but the surrounding spacetime remained frozen. A massive, black-and-gold figure materialized. This figure was far larger than Black Whale—a dark, oppressive mass so vast that its end could not be seen at a glance, like a continuous mountain range or a black continent.

Though the figure was illusory and not real, it exerted an immense pressure that made Su Han feel like a minuscule ant staring up at a sky-obscuring Kunpeng. Imperial Might emerged, filling the heavens and the earth. Su Han felt as if he had lost all sensation, with only a primal fear erupting from deep within his heart.

Is this the Jing Tribe's Great Emperor? Su Han's consciousness was not yet entirely frozen. Gazing at the massive figure, he quickly formed a guess.

Though it was only an illusion, it was the first Great Emperor Su Han had ever seen. The Imperial Might alone was more than he could withstand. Su Han knew that if the Great Emperor truly attacked, he would have absolutely no chance of resistance, even with his Great Achievement of the Holy Body.

"Black Whale, what has befallen you?" a voice of profound authority resonated, questioning Black Whale. Clearly, this Great Emperor of the Jing Tribe had sensed the treasure's activation and projected his Divine Sense across the vast sea.

"Clan Leader, I cornered Su Han, but his strength far exceeds my imagination. I suspect he possesses the inheritance of some eminent figure and holds significant secrets. I had no choice but to use the treasure you bestowed upon me. Please, I ask you to slay this man!" Black Whale spoke quickly, recounting the events in full detail without any concealment. Although he was the Imperial Son of the Jing Tribe, he dared not lie before a Great Emperor, especially since this figure was not just any Great Emperor but the current Clan Leader of the Jing Tribe, a true powerhouse among his peers.

"Oh?" Hearing Black Whale's description, the Jing Tribe's Clan Leader revealed a hint of surprise. He cast an interested glance at Su Han, and instantly, Su Han felt as if he had been stripped bare, with not a single secret left to hide.

"Great Achievement of the Holy Body... Yet, I've never seen this type of Holy Body before. It's an unknown type. Quite interesting!

"His Divine Sense is condensed into ninety-nine Divine Sense Stellars. Truly extraordinary.

"He's actually cultivating a Demonic Technique, and his Demonic Qi is incredibly dense. It seems the Grade of this Demonic Technique is not low.

"Eh? And he even possesses a Doppelganger-type Divine Skill that has one hundred percent of the Original Body's strength. He truly harbors great secrets."

The Jing Tribe's Clan Leader was far more powerful than Black Whale and immediately saw Su Han's many anomalies. Of course, there were some things he could not see through, such as the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, the Way of the Universe, or the ancient spear within Su Han's sea of consciousness. However, what he could see was more than enough to pique his interest.

"In that case, I will seize his memories and see what great secrets he's hiding!"

The Jing Tribe's Clan Leader had become interested in Su Han, mainly because he had already revealed himself. Killing Su Han was a foregone conclusion; seizing his memories was merely a matter of convenience.

"Thank you, Clan Leader!" Black Whale relaxed, believing Su Han's death was now certain. After all, the Clan Leader was a powerhouse of the Great Emperor Realm, far beyond anything Su Han could possibly resist.

And indeed, it was true. Su Han was utterly powerless to stop him. The Divine Sense of the Jing Tribe's Clan Leader effortlessly penetrated his brow and entered his sea of consciousness. There, the strand of the Clan Leader's Divine Sense transformed into a colossal, black-and-gold whale. It shone brilliantly, exuding an Imperial Might so intense that the ninety-nine Divine Sense Stellars dimmed, daring not to compete with its radiance.

Su Han was completely rigid, unable to move a muscle. He frantically tried to activate the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, but there was no response. The Ghostly Face Mask and the Demonic Emperor Physique also remained still, causing his heart to sink into despair.

So what if you're a Great Emperor? I will never submit!

Though he was out of options, Su Han refused to accept his fate. He continued to struggle and resist, hoping to turn defeat into victory. Unfortunately, the Jing Tribe's Clan Leader was too powerful; a mere strand of his Divine Sense was enough to effortlessly annihilate Su Han.

"Once I devour your soul, I will obtain your memories. All your secrets will have nowhere to hide!" The Jing Tribe's Clan Leader opened his great mouth and performed a Secret Technique. At once, Su Han felt his soul being pulled from his body, sucked toward that gaping maw.

SWISH!

Just then, the ancient spear at the center of his sea of consciousness suddenly moved. It transformed into a streak of white light, faster than lightning, and shot directly toward the Clan Leader's Divine Sense.

BANG!

In a single strike, the Divine Sense of the Jing Tribe's Clan Leader was impaled and shattered, instantly obliterated