Becoming Great Emperor by Playing Game

A voice echoed in his mind, extremely mysterious, causing his soul to tremble.

Chen Lan's body shook as he gazed at the cosmos, finding no one. Who was the other party?

The next second, a space tunnel opened before him, and the voice sounded again.

[Enter, O Emperor, and convene here.]

Chen Lan looked at the space tunnel, hesitating to enter. After a moment of thought, he turned to leave, only to strangely find himself unable to move!

[Please.]

Uncontrollably, Chen Lan turned around, staring at the space tunnel, his expression grim.

It seemed he had no choice but to enter. Who else could have such means, other than that one?

He hadn't expected to meet the Cosmic Venerable so soon.

Was the other party here to kill him?

But at present, there wasn't a way to escape, so he could only go in.

Chen Lan stepped forward, entering the space tunnel, which immediately closed behind him.

He was enveloped in darkness, and when he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a glaring white corridor, empty with not a soul in sight.

[Come, walk forward, to the end.]

The voice sounded again, guiding Chen Lan to walk forward.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan immediately flew forward, gradually seeing a tea table and an old man in a white robe sitting at it.

Was this the Cosmic Venerable?

Why did it seem different from what he imagined?

Chen Lan landed in front of the tea table. The old man gestured to the tea on the table: "Sit, have a cup of tea with me."

Chen Lan sat down and spoke calmly, "Are you the Cosmic Venerable?"

"Most people call me that." The old man sipped his tea and smiled at Chen Lan. "Emperor on the Path of Invincibility, you are the first genius of your kind I've encountered."

Chen Lan asked, "You were the one who injured me last time, right?"

"Yes, I thought it was some youngster gossiping about me behind my back, but didn't expect it to be you, and you've grown so rapidly, impressing me."

"Why did you bring me here?"

"You are quite straightforward, unlike others who wouldn't dare speak to me this way. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" The old man put down his teacup and looked at Chen Lan calmly.

Those eyes, calm as still water, concealed terrifying killing intent.

"At worst, it's a fight." Chen Lan showed no fear; having arrived here, there was no retreat.

If it came to a fight, then so be it.

"Ha ha ha ha." The old man suddenly laughed heartily, looking at Chen Lan with satisfaction. "As expected of an Emperor on the Path of Invincibility, truly different from others. You are the only one daring to speak to me like this, further validating my judgment."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan was slightly taken aback. What judgment?

"Would you like to take my place?"

These words shocked Chen Lan to his core.

The Cosmic Venerable intended to relinquish his position?

"I, as the Cosmic Venerable?"

"Indeed, oversee this universe for me. From now on, it will be under your control, allowing you to do as you wish. No one will be able to challenge you."

Chen Lan was not excited; instead, he spoke solemnly, "It can't be that easy. Otherwise, why haven't other Emperors taken the position?"

"You're right, to be honest with you, there are no more Emperors in this universe—only you."

Chen Lan was greatly astonished: "How is that possible, just me?"

"They have all left this universe. I have asked each of them, none wishing to take the mantle, for by becoming the Cosmic Venerable, you cannot leave this universe. You can only pass the position to the next Emperor."

"So, if I take over, you leave, and I become unable to leave this universe, only waiting for the next person."

"Yes." The old man nodded, sighing. "I've sat here for two billion five hundred eighty-seven million six hundred fifty thousand years. I've seen countless Emperors, none wishing to stay; they aspire for wider cosmic adventures. I deeply yearn to leave."

"If you wish to venture into other universes, go ahead. As an Emperor, you can travel to other universes freely."

Chen Lan remained silent. In other universes, there awaited a perfect timeline, but his greater wish was to resurrect his parents and master.

"If I become the Cosmic Venerable, can I resurrect anyone?"

"Certainly. You become the Creator God of this universe; it is at your command. You can resurrect whomever you choose, even those who perished in the River of Time."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan viewed the Cosmic Venerable. It seemed the other was aware that his master died in the River of Time.

"You don't believe me?" The old man smiled gently, snapped his fingers, and said, "Look."

As soon as he spoke, a wisp of white cloud appeared before Chen Lan, slowly revealing an image. It showed the long-vanished heavens, where Chen Qingfeng lay quietly, suddenly opening his eyes, scanning his surroundings in surprise, repeatedly calling Chen Lan's name.

Seeing this, Chen Lan's heart trembled; his master truly resurrected!

"As the Cosmic Venerable, one holds supreme power and abilities. Nothing is impossible for you, only unimaginable. So, do you wish to take the position?"

"If I do, where will you go?"

"To explore other universes. I've tired of this one, having incarnated among mortals and lived through countless eras. Perhaps I'll choose to end myself and live another life."

The old man sighed. "Everyone yearns for immortality, but once obtained, it brings endlessly long, monotonous days. I used to wander the human realm, experiencing its myriad facets, but gradually found it tedious."

Hearing the old man's words, Chen Lan remained silent. He hadn't expected the Cosmic Venerable to have troubles too.

"If you don't want the position, that's fine. I'll help you resurrect your parents and fulfill one wish, but you must promise that in an irresistible crisis in this universe, you will aid me."

"Could the Cosmic Venerable face crises?"

"Yes, universes can devour each other. Once a universe becomes a high-level universe, formidable enemies will arrive, possibly other Cosmic Venerables or even more terrifying beings. But during my over two billion years here, I've never encountered such crises—it's something the previous Cosmic Venerable told me."

"I'm sorry. I've thought it over; I don't want the position. I desire freedom, not to be confined within this universe," Chen Lan spoke solemnly.

Upon hearing this, the old man sighed, having anticipated this outcome, unbothered by it, having heard the same from many Emperors.

Freedom, such a beautiful concept, much desired yet elusive.

"Perhaps in the future, someone will take over. I believe it won't be long before more people break through to become Emperors," Chen Lan said with a faint smile.

"I'll take your word for it. Now, tell me your wish?"

"Was it you who conducted the last Thunder Tribulation of the Celestial Extinction Divine Body?"

"Yes, I created the Celestial Extinction Divine Body to prevent anyone from undermining the cosmic balance."

"If that's your wish, it's unnecessary to voice it; I will release it. After all, you've emerged—a balance-breaking entity, a Dual Devouring Demon God Body, unprecedented through the ages."

"Then, can you resurrect everyone who died on Blue Star in the past three years?"

"No, it would disrupt the balance, as their fates are sealed."

"Then, can you resurrect those who died because of me?"

"That I can do. Many met their end due to you, including enemies. Do you wish that?"

"..."

"Forget it. I have too many wishes, perhaps one won't suffice. Let me take the position of Cosmic Venerable."