Chapter 1648: Sun Emperor and Moon Empress!

Chapter 1648: The Sun Emperor Sovereign and the Moon Emperor Sovereign!

How could Tian Chen God King and Chunqiu Law Master have imagined that their own third sibling—no, actually, their fourth sibling—had participated in this celestial gathering of supreme will today?

Didn't he always dislike attending gatherings beyond his own level of power?

Zhou Zhou didn't dwell on it much. He merely smiled, rose to his feet, and led him to the fifth seat—exactly where the Supreme Evil Demon Sovereign sat.

Though the Supreme Will was well aware of the Evil Demon Sovereign's habits, every time such a gathering occurred, He would always reserve a seat for His heir, even if He himself did not attend.

"Third brother, I'm late," said the Supreme Evil Demon Sovereign, with a touch of regret. "I was previously descending into the Tian Yao Great World to exterminate demons and eradicate evil. There, a demon of nearly supreme will level was causing chaos, and I was delayed significantly. I'm sorry I arrived late, Third Brother—please don't hold it against me."

"How could I ever blame you?"

"Your return to attend this welcome ceremony has already brought me great joy."

Zhou Zhou shook his head with a smile.

Since their formal competition had ceased, their relationship had surged rapidly—now their friendship stood only just below that with the Cycle Will.

He scrutinized the Universal Demon Lord, suddenly exclaiming, "You're on the verge of ascending to the Supreme Will Realm?"

That was no ordinary development.

He had only recently learned that the Universal Demon Lord had reached the rank of Near-Supreme Will, and now—within such a short span—there was already a clear sign of advancing to the Supreme Will Realm?

An astonishingly swift progression.

Even Tiancheng God King and Chongqiu Law Master exchanged stunned glances at the Universal Demon Lord, and indeed, they noticed something remarkable: the aura of will emanating from him was already showing unmistakable signs of approaching the Supreme Will Realm's level.

As Zhou Zhou had said, this truly was a step toward the Supreme Will Realm.

And the likelihood of failure was practically nonexistent.

For the foundation upon which he stood was exceptionally solid—there was a palpable sense of deep-rooted strength finally breaking through.

Perhaps, in the future, the Universal Demon Lord would not only ascend to the Supreme Will Realm, but might even go beyond it.

Both of them couldn't help but think of certain thoughts and doubts.

The Supreme Will, before placing Him steadfastly within the Ultimate Void Battlefield, was it truly aiming to refine Him, to strengthen Him for the responsibilities of the Supreme Commander's reserve? Or was it, instead, deliberately laying a foundation for Him, so that in the future, He might grow with even greater potential?

If the latter were true, then the Supreme Will's strategic foresight was simply beyond comprehension.

How could anyone—how could *anyone*—have the audacity and vision to offer the prestigious position of Supreme Commander's reserve as bait, to let the Universal Demon Sovereign solidify his roots?

Who among them could possibly possess such boldness and grandeur?

Neither the Universal Demon Sovereign nor Zhou Zhou knew what their two elder brothers were thinking.

Upon hearing Zhou Zhou's words, the Universal Demon Sovereign's expression grew deeply reflective, and he nodded slowly. "Since I abandoned the ambition of vying for the position of Supreme Commander, I've suddenly awakened—what once eluded me, now I can gradually perceive. This has propelled my will to unprecedented heights, giving me a clear sign of advancement toward true Supreme Will Realm."

"I believe I won't need much longer before I ascend to the Supreme Will Realm."

"I feel it was precisely the experience of the Ultimate Void Battlefield that refined my mindset and will to this point."

"Otherwise, with my current aptitude, I might have reached the Supreme Will Realm earlier than now—but to progress further, to venture toward the realm of Will Transcendence, would have been utterly impossible."

"And now…"

The Supreme Demon Master spoke with serious intent: "I sense that even if one transcends the realm of will, I still harbor the possibility of ascending."

"Lost horses may bring unexpected blessings."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhou felt a deep sense of reflection, and sincerely rejoiced for him.

At this very moment, he too harbored the same thoughts as the Heavenly Punishment God King and the Spring-Autumn Law Master.

The Ultimate Void Battlefield—perhaps it was a deliberate trial ground, specially crafted by the Supreme Will for the Supreme Demon Master.

Whether or not the Demon Master could ultimately preserve the Ultimate Void Battlefield, the Supreme Will seemed utterly indifferent.

After all, with the Supreme Will's might, even if one day the Demon Master failed to hold the battlefield, the Supreme Will could still personally intervene and restore the situation.

Power is power—there is no need to restrain one's chosen heir.

Even if risks are taken, they are acceptable.

"Such a magnificent destiny for the fourth brother—what a great blessing indeed."

Tiancheng God King burst into laughter, lifting a cup of wine of transcendent will level, and raised it to Zhou Zhou, saying, "First of all, I congratulate my third brother. I wish you all the best in ascending to a Supreme Will Realm master, standing on par with us. I know of a great cosmic secret realm, within which there exists a Will Fruit—exquisitely effective in refining the will of Supreme Will Realm masters."

"Calculating the time, it's now ripe. After you ascend successfully, I'll take you there to harvest it and present it to you."

Chunqiu Law Master grinned cheerfully, "Since Brother has already said this, I can't possibly fall behind. How about this—once your third brother ascends to Supreme Will Realm status, you're welcome to visit my Fishing Treasure Vault. Whether it's Supreme Will Realm treasures or items of transcendent will level, anything found within my vault, I'll let you choose freely!"

After both Tiancheng God King and Chunqiu Law Master had spoken, it was now Zhou Zhou's turn.

Zhou Zhou didn't flinch.

In terms of foundational strength, he might indeed fall short of Tiancheng God King and Chunqiu Law Master.

But when it came to aiding ascension, neither of them could even come close to him.

"Fourth brother,"

Zhou Zhou smiled, "come along with me and return to Jiaoyang God Palace shortly."

"You may train within my Realm of Cycles. With the support of the Realm of Cycles and my various Lordly Talents, I guarantee you'll ascend to a Supreme Will Realm master within just three days."

"Also, once you ascend to the strength of Supreme Will, I can gift you a lineage of Will Transcendence—helping you chart your path forward."

The moment those words left his lips,

Tiancheng God King and Chongqiu Law Master both turned to Zhou Zhou.

Neither had expected that this newly ascended third brother, in terms of generosity, surpassed them in any way—indeed, even exceeded them.

After all, beyond the mere promise of aiding his ascension, the very mention of a Will Transcendence lineage left them stunned.

That was a lineage of Will Transcendence—something exceedingly rare and precious, even to them. How could their own third brother offer such a gift so freely?

They exchanged glances, each reading in the other’s eyes a mix of astonishment, admiration, and satisfaction.

Their third brother—though not yet proven in every way—had already outshone them in generosity.

Though they had only just met, from what they saw so far, both of them found themselves thoroughly impressed by Zhou Zhou.

"Really?!"

The Supreme Demon Master was also profoundly astonished by Zhou Zhou's promise.

To ascend to the Supreme Will Realm within just three days?!

For Him, this was an utterly unimaginable pace of advancement.

Though the leap from near-Supreme Will to true Supreme Will Realm may seem but a single step, it is precisely that one step that has blocked countless near-Supreme Will masters.

Among the highest echelons of the Supreme Cosmos, there are currently roughly one hundred Supreme Will Masters.

Yet, among these one hundred, not a single one has successfully ascended to the true Supreme Will Realm.

And the last time a genuine Supreme Will Master emerged, it was over ten thousand years ago.

This clearly demonstrates the immense difficulty of attaining true Supreme Will status.

Although the Supreme Demon Master now possesses insights into transcending his current limits and has a strong confidence in ascending to the Supreme Will Realm, even so, He has prepared for a prolonged struggle.

In His estimation, the earliest he might achieve it would be within a century, and the very latest—up to ten thousand years.

This is already a remarkably accurate estimation.

Even the Supreme Demon Lord himself believed that ascending to the strength of Supreme Will within a hundred years would be the fastest possible achievement.

Yet, his own third brother had surpassed that—by days!

Three days!

Just hearing that seems utterly absurd!

Even though He trusted Zhou Zhou deeply, doubts flickered in His mind at this moment.

But soon, He recalled the grand welcome ceremony today, and instantly cast aside all hesitation.

His third brother had directly cultivated two unknown candidates from the rank of nearly Supreme Will to the rank of Supreme Will, causing the Supreme Will itself to tremble—and had specially convened this grand celebration.

Could He possibly distrust his third brother?

Was his mind truly out of its wits?

As for the will-transcendent lineage that came after, it stirred even greater desire within the Ten Thousand Evil Demon Master's heart.

Since his ascension to the Supreme Will Realm, the very first thing he had pondered was how to continue along the path of his will.

After all, though he was a newly risen master of the Supreme Will Realm, possessing the potential for will-transcendence, he still stood in profound uncertainty about the future path ahead.

A lineage of will-transcendence—no matter how it could only serve as reference—would suffice to illuminate the direction and course of his journey.

To him, its value was boundless!

"Of course,"

Zhou Zhou smiled, "When did your third brother ever deceive you?!"

"Thank you, third brother!"

The Ten Thousand Evil Demon Master exclaimed with great joy.

At that very moment...

A chorus of orderly, reverent voices rose from the assembly of beings bound by law.

"Welcome, Imperial Sovereign of the Sun, Imperial Sovereign of the Moon, to the Grand Welcome Ceremony!"

The very next instant, every being of law, every master of supreme will, and even the myriad demonic lords and Zhou Zhou turned their gaze toward the direction of the sound.

Imperial Sovereign of the Sun?

Imperial Sovereign of the Moon?

Zhou Zhou felt a deep curiosity stirring within him.

These figures were far more enigmatic than Tiancheng God-King or Chaochun Law Master.

Among the masters of supreme will, their power ranked firmly first and second—second only to the Supreme Will and the Crimson Sovereign, two beings who had transcended the realm of will. There was no dispute among the masters of supreme will on this point, not even the Tiancheng God-King or Chaochun Law Master had ever challenged it.

This proved beyond doubt that these two were truly formidable.

And it is said that these two, along with their solar and lunar divine courts beneath them, serve only the Supreme Will, being the direct offshoots of that will, deeply trusted by it. No Supreme Will-tier master, no matter how arrogant, would ever dare provoke either of these factions unless absolutely compelled to do so.

I had heard whispers of these two apex powers long ago. Was today finally the day I would see them in person?

Soon enough.

Zhou Zhou saw the Solar Emperor and the Lunar Emperor.

Unlike before, the Supreme Will-tier masters did not rush forward to greet them with flattery and eager salutations. Instead, they stood rigidly and respectfully along the sides of the path, like subjects, allowing the two emperors to pass through the central way—demonstrating profound reverence.

Whoever witnessed this would be struck silent, murmuring in awe: "Such overwhelming power!"

As for the Solar and Lunar Emperors themselves, their appearance and attire were nothing short of majestic.

The Solar Emperor wore a crimson-gold robe, its patterns flowing like molten rock. The hem swayed like a blazing corona, and shoulder plates bore the nine-tiered sun motif. A belt around his waist was adorned with a carving symbolizing "The Supreme Star—The Sun Star."

His face was stern, forged from solid gold, his eyes blazing with two eternal flames of solar sanctity. Deep within his pupils, the trajectories of stars across the cosmos shimmered. His hair, like a stream of celestial fire, moved without wind, with tips flickering like scattered sparks.

Upon his head hung the Sacred Artifact of Supreme Will—the Diurnal Crown of Light. Behind him, nine phantom forms of the sun unfolded. His feet rested upon a war-chariot forged from the phantom of the Sun Dragon, walking with an aura of unmatched majesty.

By his side, the Sovereign of the Dark Moon did not fall short in any way.

Dressed in a long, flowing gown of silvery silk, his sleeves billowed like cold mist, embroidered with patterns of ice-crystal and moon-olive, his sash resembling a river of stars descending, adorned with white jade pendants at his waist that chimed softly, like a spring's pure flow.

His skin was as pure as frost and snow, his features cold and still as deep, still waters, his eyes shimmering with an ethereal blue moonlight, his lips pale as the first unfurling of a lotus blossom.

Above his head floated the Supreme Will Artifact—the Jade Mirror of the Dark Moon; behind him, a lower-tier Will Artifact—the Circular Moon Wheel; beneath his feet, the mid-tier Will Artifact—the Cold Jade Moon Palace. Silver osmanthus petals drifted around him, and faintly, a phantom of a moon-spirit fox glided in shadow.

Though both were openly recognized as Sovereigns of the Supreme Unconstrained Will, even among the ranks of other Supreme Will Masters, their presence stood out like a crane among chickens—distinct, commanding, unmistakable.

They advanced step by step, surrounded by attendants from both the Sun Court and the Dark Moon Court, ensuring no unwary soul might inadvertently disturb them.

"This overwhelming aura…

Zhou Zhou silently gasped, his heart pounding.

He had faced Sovereigns of the Supreme Unconstrained Will before.

Yet, the aura emanating from them was nothing like that of the Sovereign of the Sun or the Sovereign of the Dark Moon.

The weight of pressure emanating from the Sun Sovereign and the Moon Sovereign was utterly like that of a transcendental will master cloaked in the skin of a supreme will entity—unparalleled, unbreakable, beyond comprehension.

No wonder these two stood without dispute as the foremost among all supreme will masters.

Even the Heavenly Punishment God and the Spring-Autumn Law Master held no significance in comparison.

Now, upon gazing at his counterpart, he felt not a single doubt stirring within his heart.

He turned his gaze toward the Heavenly Punishment God and the Spring-Autumn Law Master, only to find that they too were staring at him with solemn expressions.

Clearly, these two had some story with the Sun Sovereign and the Moon Sovereign.

Zhou Zhou mused silently within his mind.

At that very moment—

He suddenly noticed that the Heavenly Punishment God’s gaze had fallen upon him.

Zhou Zhou stiffened, then swiftly grasped the reason behind their stare.

Because…

The Sun Emperor and the Moon Emperor, who had drawn countless eyes, were now openly approaching him, visible to all.

Soon enough.

They stood before Zhou Zhou.

They gazed upon him, and the Sun Emperor smiled warmly and kindly.

In that moment,

even though Zhou Zhou’s will had reached the level of lower Supreme Will, he could not help but feel dazed, as though the other was a relative, a close family member.

He suddenly snapped back to himself, his heart trembling with fear.