Everything returned to silence once more.
The old Taoist's manifested form appeared, his face somber as he floated alone in the chaotic battlefield.
"Truly shameless. Two innate lifeforms ambushed, the Demon Ancestor attacked, and the Lord of Darkness was heavily injured."
After a moment of contemplation, the old Taoist spoke again.
"This is troublesome. Knowing Emperor Burial's nature, vengeful and unwilling to suffer any loss, Demon Ancestor, you've stirred up immense trouble."
"Forget it. This poor monk must prepare for contingencies as soon as possible and restore my strength. Otherwise, it will be difficult to participate in the ultimate endgame. Emperor Burial, how long will it take you to return this time?"
Then, the old Taoist vanished into the chaos, heading towards the myriad realms.
...
Time flowed, and years passed.
In the blink of an eye, a hundred years went by.
The prosperity of the myriad realms grew ever more brilliant, with all sorts of prodigies being born, ancient holy sons awakening, and ancient powerful beings reviving.
Heavenly and earthly secret realms emerged endlessly, and opportunities for fortune could be found everywhere.
Even now, a hundred years after the ultimate battle, the beings of the myriad realms still harbored lingering fear.
Especially that legendary taboo of the Emperor's Fall, returning to the realms.
His terrifying prestige made the myriad realms once again feel the despair of the beings during the Emperor's Fall era.
However, after that chaotic great battle, Mu Changqing seemed to have vanished, not appearing for a hundred years.
Some speculated that Mu Changqing had already perished, erased by the Heavenly Dao once more in the chaos.
Others guessed that Mu Changqing had fallen into the chaotic dark currents and could no longer escape.
In any case, all sorts of conjectures filled the air.
Yet, as time passed, everything gradually faded.
There were even terrifying peerless evildoers who, in a hundred years, stepped into the True Immortal realm.
They boasted that if Mu Changqing were placed in the same era, they would not be inferior to him.
As these words were spoken, countless prodigies echoed their agreement.
They all spoke, using this opportunity to prove that they were no less than Emperor Burial, the taboo of the Emperor's Fall.
In response, perhaps some beings of this era, or even the ancient and primal powerhouses, felt little.
But for the old monsters who truly experienced the Emperor's Fall era, then sealed themselves, and awakened in this current era.
They merely treated it as a joke, the innocent babbling of children.
Only those who had experienced the Emperor's Fall era knew what it meant to suppress the ages, what it meant to reign supreme with no one daring to claim dominance, what it meant to be overwhelmingly powerful, what it meant to be a true taboo of the Emperor's Fall.
Whenever mentioned, these old monsters would reveal looks of dread and apprehension, daring not to speak too much.
But no matter how people discussed, they dared not utter his true name.
In this era, aside from innate lifeforms, no one could mention Mu Changqing's true name.
This was a taboo, not just in name.
It was a taboo of the Heavenly Dao; to mention it would invite ominous signs and strange events, drawing the punishment of the Great Dao, leading to death and the dissolution of one's path.
...
On this day, the endless starry sky cracked open, and a hazy great world descended into the starry sky.
Its size surpassed realms like the Heavenly Realm and the Demonic Realm, vast beyond measure.
The hazy great world exuded chaotic aura all around, with wisps of immortal qi swirling.
Above the nine heavens, rolling immortal mist formed spiritual clouds, descending spiritual rain.
Such an anomaly was unprecedented.
Not long after, an ancient powerhouse spoke.
"This is the Chaotic Forbidden Zone. Now that the great era has arrived, the Chaotic Forbidden Zone has appeared. Within the Forbidden Zone lie endless opportunities and fortunes."
Someone raised a question.
"Since it is called the Chaotic Forbidden Zone, does it not contain infinite dangers?"
Soon, an informed individual replied.
"The reason the Chaotic Forbidden Zone is called a forbidden zone is because any unauthorized intrusion is certain death."
"However, if the Chaotic Forbidden Zone appears on its own, it signifies a gift from the Heavenly Dao. When the Forbidden Zone automatically opens, one can enter to seek fortune and opportunities."
Even more astonishing news was leaked.
"During the Emperor's Fall era, the Chaotic Forbidden Zone descended into the starry sky. Emperor Burial gained supreme fortune by entering the Chaotic Forbidden Zone, and from then on, he crushed all opponents and soared to the heavens, achieving his invincible name."
Upon hearing this, the myriad realms were shaken.
Countless starships crossed great realms, waiting outside the Chaotic Forbidden Zone, anticipating the day it would open.
On a certain starship, a slightly lecherous bald man was furtively looking around.
Beside him followed a handsome young man, as if descended from the heavens.
This combination seemed somewhat out of place.
It frequently drew stares from others.
There were even infatuated women who confessed their love to the aloof and handsome young man.
Unfortunately, the young man treated everyone with cold indifference, except for the bald man beside him.
"Brother Zhang, do you think we'll encounter your master and Lord here? We haven't seen them for a hundred years since we left the small courtyard."
The two were Yuan Datou and Zhang Fanchen.
Now, the two were renowned, considered prominent figures among the younger generation.
Over the past century, they had specifically challenged prodigies, never holding back, killing with a single blow, truly ruthless.
Especially Yuan Datou, despite his formidable strength, feigned being an ordinary person, tricking many prodigies and thus damaging his reputation.
After a hundred years of tempering and countless fortunate encounters, Yuan Datou's strength was now comparable to a Half-step Immortal King, terrifying to the extreme.
Zhang Fanchen was even more terrifying. As a wielder of Primordial Qi, his talent and fortune were both of the highest caliber.
His cultivation had reached the peak of the True Immortal realm, capable of fighting against Half-step Immortal Kings.
Even when facing ordinary Immortal King powerhouses, he could avoid defeat.
Zhang Fanchen pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
"I don't know. Master and your Lord are mysterious and unfathomable, beyond our comprehension. Let's wait for the Chaotic Forbidden Zone to open, enter it, seek some fortune, and then suppress these arrogant prodigies."
After a hundred years of combat, both had become decisive and ruthless individuals.
Then, Zhang Fanchen looked at Yuan Datou's bare bald head and said with a helpless expression.
"Brother Yuan, I think we should disguise ourselves. After all, our reputation isn't very good."
Yuan Datou was not only sharp-tongued but also fond of playing the pig to eat the tiger.
As a result, the two had offended quite a few major powers.
Now, the only powers they could afford to offend were Immortal King level forces.
Beneath the Immortal King realm, they had already wiped out numerous sects.
Yuan Datou habitually touched his bald head and nodded.
"Brother Zhang is right."
Thus, the two made some minor adjustments to their appearance and discreetly blended into the crowd.
Meanwhile, on another starship in the distance, Wei Ji and Nalan Yong were still traveling together.
Their target was also the Chaotic Forbidden Zone.
Although the two were not destined children, with Mu Changqing's help, they had both reached the peak of the True Immortal realm, possessing strength that was second to none.
"I wonder where Master is now?"
Wei Ji sighed softly.
Both of them knew Mu Changqing's true identity, and out of concern, they couldn't help but worry.
"Don't worry, Master definitely hasn't fallen. I have a feeling that Master will return to the myriad realms soon."
"Heh heh, those arrogant individuals, daring to compare themselves to Master. This time, when we enter the Chaotic Forbidden Zone, we will make them pay with their lives." Nalan Yong snorted coldly, demonic energy surging around him.
His blood-red eyes occasionally flashed with a crimson gleam, appearing exceptionally violent and murderous.
"Yes, you are right. Master merely bestowed some fortuitous encounters upon us, and we can already rival destined children. These insignificant ants who profane Master's name deserve to die."
The two also had a bad reputation, being decisive and ruthless individuals who had offended many major powers.
Then, they disguised their identities, blended into the crowd, and waited for the Chaotic Forbidden Zone to open.