novelapdf Chapter 227 Divine Skill, Years of Responsibility
Chapter 227 Divine Skill, Years of Responsibility
Jiang Hao's tone was cheerful, as if he were welcoming a long-lost friend.
The Sun Emperor took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and exclaimed:
"I never imagined that when I first met you, although you had already attained enlightenment, you were still within the realm of the Emperor. Now, seeing you again, I can no longer see through you at all. I would believe you if you said you had become an immortal!"
The Taiyin Emperor nodded slightly, his eyes filled with amazement: "It's not just that we can't see through it, the methods you used to force us back and reshape us are almost mythical."
Both the Moon Emperor and the Sun Emperor were figures who once stood at the pinnacle of their era, possessing extremely high vision.
That's why it's even more clear how incredible what Jiang Hao did was.
This is not something that can be accomplished simply by having strong abilities; it also involves a profound understanding and application of fundamental principles such as life and death, and faith.
Meeting all the requirements is extremely difficult!
"It was just a stroke of luck," Jiang Hao said without further explanation, then asked, "How are the two emperors feeling? Is there anything wrong?"
The Sun Emperor and the Moon Emperor exchanged a glance and began to carefully sense their own condition.
After a moment, the Sun Emperor pondered and said:
"The state is very strange. I can feel a tremendous power, but it seems to be different from a real flesh and blood body. It is more like a spiritual body formed by faith and some kind of primordial imprint."
The Yin Emperor nodded and added:
"Moreover, there is still a subtle sense of rejection from heaven and earth towards us. Although it is not particularly strong, it is definitely there, as if reminding us that we should not return."
Jiang Hao nodded, unsurprised:
"This is to be expected. The boundary between life and death is a fundamental law of heaven and earth. Even if one reshapes their existence with faith and temporarily bypasses this hurdle, it is ultimately not a true rebirth of flesh and blood."
The two of you are now closer to the spirits of incense offerings, yet still separated from the world of heaven and earth by a fine line.
Jiang Hao was not surprised by this, as the line between life and death is inherently clear.
Only the two Human Emperors are special. One is that they are strong enough, they are Dao Proving Beings, and they are not weak among Dao Proving Beings.
Secondly, the existence of their remains, coupled with the fact that the two emperors were revered by many and their power of will was inexhaustible, provided the basis for their return.
This is also why Jiang Hao was able to bring the two back. Without these conditions, Jiang Hao wouldn't have been able to bring them back. At least not now.
Jiang Hao paused for a moment, then continued, "However, this is only temporary. I have a method that may allow the two Human Emperors to reconstitute their true flesh and blood bodies and return completely."
Upon hearing this, the Sun Emperor smiled nonchalantly: "To be able to return in this state is already an immense stroke of luck; how could I dare to ask for more?"
The Taiyin Emperor also expressed his gratitude:
"We will never forget your kindness in giving us a second chance. As for whether we can return to our physical bodies, it is not important. We are already satisfied that we can come back to this world to witness this era and continue to do our part for the human race."
The two emperors remained as magnanimous as ever.
The magnanimity of the two emperors also inspired Jiang Hao's respect.
These are the true sages who upheld the world for humankind, caring for all living beings and remaining indifferent to their own fate.
"Your Excellencies are too kind. The sacrifices you have made for the human race will be remembered by future generations. We have invited you back today so that you can witness the current prosperity of the human race."
"We are also looking forward to it." The Moon Emperor and the Sun Emperor smiled and nodded.
At this moment, all the heavens and myriad realms were already in an uproar.
"It's a success! The Heavenly Emperor has truly resurrected the Sun Emperor and the Moon Emperor!"
"My God, what am I seeing? The two ancient emperors have truly returned!"
"Defying fate, reversing life and death... the Heavenly Emperor has created a legend!"
"From that day forward, who dared say the dead could not be brought back to life? The Heavenly Emperor made it so!"
Shock, awe, disbelief...
Various emotions spread throughout the universe.
Jiang Hao's actions today have completely overturned people's understanding of the boundary between life and death.
The restricted area was deathly silent.
After a long silence, the Supreme One finally spoke in a hoarse voice: "He... he really did it."
"To reshape existence based on faith—this method is unheard of."
"We have cut ourselves off and lie low, barely surviving, yet he can bring back the fallen emperor. Ha, how ironic."
"This Heavenly Emperor is beyond measure!"
There was no more doubt.
Jiang Hao proved with facts that he had already reached a height that they could not comprehend.
At the center of all heavens, Jiang Hao said to the two human emperors, "This is not the place to talk. Fellow Daoists, please come with me back to the Heavenly Court."
"Good." The Sun Emperor and the Moon Emperor nodded.
Three figures transformed into streaks of light and disappeared in the direction of the Heavenly Court.
The happiest people after the resurrection of the Moon Emperor and the Sun Emperor were their descendants.
At this moment, the ancient and magnificent Temple of the Sun God, the ancestral temple of the Sun God religion, was completely silent.
All the believers, from the very old elders.
Young disciples who had just stepped into the realm of cultivation, their faces still bearing traces of childishness, all gathered in the square in front of the hall, gazing up at the starry sky, their bodies trembling slightly.
Their gazes were fixed on the figure of the Sun Emperor, radiating warmth and majesty, at the center of the universe.
That throbbing feeling of blood ties, that familiarity and reverence etched deep in the soul, cannot be faked.
"It...it's a success..." An old saint with white hair and beard trembled as his ancient scepter clattered to the ground.
He was completely unaware, just staring blankly, tears welling up uncontrollably in his cloudy old eyes, winding down along the deep wrinkles.
"The Holy Emperor... His Majesty the Holy Emperor... has returned... has truly returned..."
Beside him, another equally aged quasi-emperor suddenly knelt down, banging his head on the ground, letting out a sob that had been suppressed for countless years:
"Our ancestors above...we...we've finally waited for this moment! Tens of thousands of years of waiting and effort have not been in vain!"
The crying sounded like a floodgate had been opened.
In an instant, the entire ancestral land of the Sun God Church erupted in earth-shattering cries and cheers.
This is the joy of happiness, the release of the fulfillment of the responsibility and aspirations passed down through generations.
Jiang Hao told the people of the two religions more than 100,000 years ago that he would resurrect the two human emperors if he had the chance in the future.
People from both religions have been working on this matter since then.
From that time onward, they began to build temples to the human emperor throughout the heavens, gathering faith in preparation for the emperor's return.
This responsibility has been passed down through generations for hundreds of thousands of years, with countless people striving for it, and now, the time has finally come.
"Holy Emperor!"
"His Majesty the Emperor has returned!"
"Waaaah... Father, Grandfather, can you see? The Holy Emperor has returned! Our Sun God Cult has waited so long!"
The younger disciples may not have a deep understanding of the suffering that occurred hundreds of thousands of years ago, but they grew up listening to the legends of the Holy Emperor.
Watching their elders work hard to resurrect the Holy Emperor, they were also infected by the ecstatic emotions sweeping the entire sect, cheering, weeping, and embracing along with them.
The leader of the Sun God Cult barely maintained his dignity, but his red-rimmed eyes and trembling hands betrayed the turmoil in his heart.
He took a deep breath, his voice resounding throughout the hall:
"All disciples of the Sun God Cult, heed my command! The Holy Emperor has returned! The entire cult rejoices, offering solace to the spirits of our ancestors and expressing our gratitude for the Heavenly Emperor's great grace!"