The Legend of Futian

The elderly figure of the Devil Emperor appeared in front of the two of them, standing under that storm of destruction. It was impossible to distinguish the real Devil Emperor between that demon shadow in Heaven and the weak old man in front of them!

Or rather, they were both the Devil Emperor in some ways.

"Did you see it?" The Devil Emperor looked at Yu Sheng poignantly while pointing to the sky and saying, "This is your destiny."

Yu Sheng was speechless as he stared at the imagery of total destruction up in the sky, while Ye Futian's heart palpitated and his face paled.

Would this be a glimpse into Yu Sheng's future?

Ye Futian looked at the Devil Emperor but saw that the Devil Emperor was looking at him as well at this time. He sneered, "Are you thinking that as long as Yu Sheng leaves the Devil World, he will be spared of all this and that I will have to continue to carry the Devil Abyss?!"

Ye Futian's eyes sharped before he looked at the Devil Emperor and replied, "Everyone is only looking out for themselves."

Although the Devil Emperor had suffered for many years, if Ye Futian were to choose between him and Yu Sheng, Ye Futian would choose the Devil Emperor to bear the burden without any hesitation; this was not a hard decision to make.

"That's right. People are selfish." The Devil Emperor nodded and continued, "So, while they enjoy the Pure Land, they have sealed the Devil World under the Devil Abyss forever and locked us in this prison. Each of the worlds, be it the world of Buddhism, the Divine Prefecture, or the Human Realm, each has its own version of heaven except the Devil World. What do we have?"

"Why do they insist on hindering the Devil World like this? Why let the Devil World bear all this? Who gave them the right to make that decision?"

Ye Futian was silent because he couldn't refute it. If the Devil Emperor wanted to step out of the Devil World with his demonic cultivators, he was certain that none of the worlds in Buddhism, the Divine Prefecture, or the Human Realm would agree to it.

Therefore, they were trapped in this prison, enduring the ravages of the tribulations from the Devil Abyss forever.

"As for him," the Devil Emperor looked at Yu Sheng and continued, "You wanted him to achieve the Imperial Realm, and yet leave the Devil World; do you think it possible? The world will not allow the birth of another Devil Emperor. If a new Devil Emperor were to be born, then it is inevitable that the other must perish."

"Yet, the destiny of the Devil World must be borne by someone."

Ye Futian's heart trembled. He finally understood what the Devil Emperor was saying.

There was a system of checks and balances between the great emperors of this world. Just as the Divine Prefecture did not allow the co-existence of the two emperors in the past, the Devil World, likewise, will not allow the co-existence of two Devil Emperors.

"If he wants to inherit the position of the Devil Emperor, then he must shoulder the responsibility of the Devil World. It is his mission and responsibility to protect the Devil World," the Devil Emperor continued.

"If there is the need, I will do it," Yu Sheng said while raising his head to look into the sky. His eyes were full of determination.

The Devil Emperor glanced at Yu Sheng and Ye Futian. This exchange had made him aware of one thing, and that was never to ask Yu Sheng to choose between the Devil World or Ye Futian. Otherwise, he would choose to sacrifice himself.

"I'm getting old, and the future of the Devil World is yours." The Devil Emperor spoke to Yu Sheng, then looked at Ye Futian. "I don't expect you to do anything for the Devil World, but I hope you won't be there to stop us."

"I can leave the land of the Original Realm alone," said the Devil Emperor. "In the previous era, there was yet another great emperor who was one of the strongest in the world. Many thought that he might even be the greatest of them all; he was the closest person to the heavenly path."

"Heaven Realm, Heavenly Emperor!" said Ye Futian.

"Yes, the Heavenly Emperor," the Devil Emperor nodded. Ye Futian was a little puzzled: if the Heavenly Emperor was hailed as the most powerful emperor, why did he perish?

"They will not allow the existence of two emperors, but the Original Realm may still have a place for a great emperor, especially one who could stand up against Donghuang the Great," the Devil Emperor continued. Ye Futian thought that Dark Court and Empty Divine Realm wanted to support him so they could challenge the Divine Prefecture.

But did that mean they would allow him to step onto the throne?

Maybe not necessarily.

Donghuang the Great had an established relationship with the Buddha of the World of Buddhism, and the Divine Prefecture and the Western Heaven of Buddha also enjoyed a good relationship while maintaining a workable one with the Human Realm at the same time. It was possible that they could be in the same camp, but judging from the death of Emperor Ye Qing, this camp, in some respects, might be more tenuous than not.

Empty Divine Realm and the Dark Court seemed to be in cahoots together.

While the Devil World was independent from everyone else, doing whatever it wished.

Donghuang the Great did say that he would not care if a great emperor emerged from the Original Realm, who did not lean towards any one side of any camp. He had expressed this stance way back while still at the Heavenly Mandate Academy. Currently, the Empty Divine Realm and the Dark Court did not appear to be hostile toward him, but there was no telling about that in the future.

Now, even the Devil Emperor seemed to be accepting him.

In addition, he also had a relationship with Buddhism, as he had gone to the Western Heaven of Buddhism to seek instruction.

At present, it seemed that the resistance facing him was not as great.

"What are your thoughts about that little princess of Donghuang?" The Devil Emperor suddenly asked, looking at Yu Sheng and Ye Futian both.

"I don't have much contact with her, but Donghuang Diyuan is the only daughter of Donghuang the Great, so she must be very outstanding," Ye Futian responded.

"I don't know anything about her," Yu Sheng said plainly and directly.

"Daughter of Donghuang must not lack in talents. In addition to her talents, her beauty is also peerless. If I were you, as her peer, I would definitely not back off." The Devil Emperor said it so nonchalantly, it gave Ye Futian a rather strange feeling.

Just what was the Devil Emperor implying?

"Then, a descendant may be produced who has the gift of becoming a great emperor." The Devil Emperor continued, "There is nothing concerning you here now. You may go back."

Yu Sheng nodded, and Ye Futian, too, saluted slightly. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

After that, the Devil Emperor waved his hand, and suddenly a storm swept towards the two of them. They disappeared directly from the place where they were and reappeared in front of the Demon God Palace.

After they left, the Devil Emperor looked down at the space below. His gaze penetrated the space and fell on Ye Futian and Yu Sheng. His dark eyes were profound and unfathomable. His younger brother had kept the two of them all these years, raised them to be such exceptional characters, and had meant for Yu Sheng to assist Ye Futian.

What was he trying to do?

Let them become emperors and join hands with him to slay Donghuang?

That didn't seem to be the case.

Back then, he was thoroughly impressed by the fervor of Donghuang the Great and Emperor Ye Qing, so he decided to follow them. But later, the two emperors turned against each other, ending with the death of Emperor Ye Qing. It was understandable for him to seek revenge, but what exactly happened back then, and were there still any secrets that were not revealed?

He was curious to find out.

...

After Ye Futian and Yu Sheng left the Demon God Palace, they returned to the palace where Yu Sheng resided and found that Donghuang Diyuan was still there. Seeing the return of these two, Donghuang Diyuan appeared rather calm as she glanced at the two of them.

"It seems that His Majesty the Devil Emperor had decided to let the two of you live," Donghuang Diyuan commented.

"Is the princess disappointed?" Ye Futian asked. He was remembering the parting comment of the Devil Emperor, and his expression was a little awkward.

Was the Devil Emperor harboring some dishonorable intent?

It was a little unseemly for him actually to have thoughts like that.

Except Donghuang the Great probably would not be sitting by idly without killing him.

"In the past few years, you have stirred up the Divine Prefecture quite a bit. In your hands, the Divine Prefecture has lost a lot of people, and it is quite enough." Donghuang Diyuan's voice was indifferent, coated with haughtiness.. Those beautiful eyes of hers assessed Ye Futian judiciously. Every move that she made had done nothing but to accentuate her noble status!