Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 1634 - 435: The Splendid Era Reemerges (Three Updates of Ten Thousand Words, Please Subscribe!)_2

Chapter 1634: Chapter 435: The Splendid Era Reemerges (Three Updates of Ten Thousand Words, Please Subscribe!)_2

Later, after the supreme ruler of eternity went into closed-door cultivation, he entrusted the entire imperial court to his younger sister—now the Female Emperor of the Imperial Court, Gu Qingyan. Hence, this place regained its importance.

Every few ages, the Female Emperor of the Eternal Imperial Court would convene the three rulers who had reached the supreme realm to discuss vital matters together.

At this moment, Bi Yu and Wu Tian teleported to the outside of the main hall. Shortly thereafter, a cold, clear female voice resounded in their minds.

"Enter."

Upon receiving permission, the two pushed open the doors of the main hall and walked inside.

The hall was grandly adorned with carved dragons and phoenixes, resplendent yet still dignified and ancient in its design. Inside, aside from the ruler of the Eternal Imperial Court—the Female Emperor Gu Qingyan—there was one other individual: the last supreme ruler of the imperial court.

"Brother Pei."

Bi Yu and Wu Tian entered the main hall of the Eternal Imperial Court and nodded toward the seated middle-aged man.

This man was none other than Pei Yi, the last supreme ruler of the imperial court. He was the leader of Man Immortal Palace, an immortal-level sect in the upper realm. His strength was formidable, and his age far exceeded that of Bi Yu and Wu Tian.

"Hmm."

Pei Yi’s expression was cold and emotionless. He only nodded slightly to acknowledge Bi Yu and Wu Tian’s greeting, offering no additional response.

Bi Yu and Wu Tian were already accustomed to this. Pei Yi was known for his reticent and aloof personality, an exceptionally stern and silent middle-aged man.

Thus, among the three supreme rulers of the imperial court, Pei Yi interacted with them the least. Generally, they only met on such solemn occasions.

At other times, Pei Yi remained in closed-door cultivation.

Occasionally, Bi Yu and Wu Tian couldn’t help but marvel at Pei Yi’s dedication to cultivation.

Though they considered themselves exceedingly diligent, compared to Pei Yi, they paled utterly in comparison.

"Greetings, Female Emperor."

Subsequently, Bi Yu and Wu Tian composed themselves, clearing their minds of distractions, and respectfully saluted the Female Emperor seated in the hall’s highest position.

Her almond-shaped face and delicate brows complemented the phoenix crown adorning her head. Her flawless, jade-like beauty and icy gaze resembled an unfathomable abyss. She was a peerless beauty, and apart from the secluded Supreme Ruler of the imperial court, she was the strongest figure in the Eternal Imperial Court.

Despite being close in age to Bi Yu and Wu Tian, she commanded their deep respect.

Over the past several millennia, the flourishing success of countless realms was largely due to the policies enacted by the Female Emperor Gu Qingyan.

The decisions she made fostered positive competition among cultivators in the upper realms.

Otherwise, no matter how vast the resources left behind by Gu Chen or Origin Island, the upper realms wouldn’t have achieved such magnificent results.

It’s worth noting that Bi Yu and Wu Tian harbored a faint sense of admiration for Gu Qingyan deep within their hearts. Yet, given the Female Emperor’s unyielding severity, neither dared to reveal any hint of such feelings.

Following Gu Qingyan’s instructions, the three supreme rulers of the imperial court reported the developments they had overseen over the years.

Such council meetings occurred every two millennia, aiming to grasp the dynamics of the Eternal Imperial Court and the entire upper realm thoroughly and prevent unforeseen circumstances.

Though Gu Qingyan knew the timing of the true calamity, she remained committed to governing the Eternal Imperial Court and the upper realms during the Supreme Ruler Gu Chen’s absence.

After hearing their reports, Gu Qingyan maintained her composed demeanor and spoke coldly, "Currently, one-third of the Supreme Ruler’s thirty-thousand-year timeline has passed. Yet, among the realms, there are only four beings at the supreme level, far fewer than during the war in that ancient era. Hence, I have made a decision."

Bi Yu, Wu Tian, and Pei Yi remained silent, seated below with attentive expressions.

The Female Emperor Gu Qingyan announced, "I have decided to open the core area of Origin Island—along with the Origin Stele and the Origin Sea—to everyone within the upper realms!"

"Female Emperor, wouldn’t this be rather improper?" Upon hearing this, the three rulers frowned.

Origin Island, known as the supreme divine relic of countless realms, had immeasurable value for cultivators seeking to enhance their strength.

Bi Yu, Wu Tian, and even Pei Yi had all benefited greatly from Origin Island in ascending to the supreme realm.

Traditionally, core locations like the Origin Stele and Origin Sea were restricted to the Eternal Imperial Court’s cultivators—primarily those most outstanding or those with significant contributions.

Each slot was extraordinarily precious, and countless people contested fiercely for them. Opening these locations to other forces, or even all upper realms, was bound to provoke dissatisfaction among cultivators within the Eternal Imperial Court.

A powerful force inherently required exclusive assets unavailable elsewhere to maintain its allure.

Origin Island was unquestionably one of the most crucial assets.

The Female Emperor Gu Qingyan, seated above, retorted coolly, "There’s nothing improper about it. You need only understand that the era-ending catastrophe targets all realms. While the imperial court nurtures talent extensively, it cannot possibly encompass all geniuses. Over the ages, the imperial court has grown too comfortable!"

Clearly, as the era-ending catastrophe loomed, and the two cosmic universes of Yin and Yang merged, Gu Qingyan felt a mounting sense of urgency.

She was determined to prevent the tragedy from eight thousand years ago from reoccurring—and to support her elder brother Gu Chen to the best of her abilities.

Thus, apart from fortifying herself, nurturing talent for the Eternal Imperial Court remained paramount.

Bi Yu, Wu Tian, and Pei Yi understood her resolve. As Gu Qingyan had rightly pointed out, the restricted slots within the imperial court had, over time, led to unworthy individuals leveraging underhanded methods to gain opportunities undeserved.

Expanding the competition across realms could mitigate such practices to some extent.

Pressure breeds progress. As Gu Qingyan emphasized, the imperial court had indeed grown complacent in the recent millennia.

After some reflection, Bi Yu, Wu Tian, and Pei Yi expressed their agreement.

While this decision might upset certain individuals, leading to resistance, none of them anticipated significant problems.

This was because everyone knew that as long as the Supreme Ruler Gu Chen remained, the realms wouldn’t dare descend into chaos.

Moreover, during the initial period of Gu Qingyan’s administration, her unyielding policies had already curtailed dissent, leveraged by the authority of Gu Chen. Many objected at the time, but fear held them silent.

Every long-standing force inevitably bred corruption within, an unavoidable reality.

Gu Qingyan’s mission was to purge such rot.

After all, failure during the era-ending catastrophe spelled the end for everything.

Soon, Bi Yu, Wu Tian, and Pei Yi departed, leaving Gu Qingyan alone in the vast main hall.

Beneath her stern and majestic exterior, the Female Emperor’s expression softened as she murmured with vulnerability, "Big Brother, how much longer will you remain in seclusion?"

Elsewhere, when Bi Yu and the others relayed Gu Qingyan’s decree, the realms descended into turmoil.

Following consultations and competitions to determine slots, numerous unprecedented geniuses emerged.

There were even some obscure individuals who rose to fame through these trials.

These extraordinary talents advanced significantly upon entering Origin Island and securing their slots.

Unsurprisingly, the complete opening of Origin Island heralded the emergence of even greater strong figures throughout the upper realm!

A glorious era was once again on the horizon, with the realms poised to reach unparalleled heights.

Under such governance, three thousand years quietly passed.

Time marked the ten-thousand-one-thousandth year of the Eternal Imperial Court’s establishment!

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