Chapter 100: The Sudden Appearance of the Immortal Ascension Path

Chapter 100: The Sudden Appearance of the Immortal Ascension Path

Spring breeze blew, new sprouts emerged, and with the rolling thunder, another golden age arrived.

This was an awe-inspiring era, a time when stars shone brightly and various bloodlines emerged, with one imperial star after another, shining together in harmony.

Everyone felt that this was a sign of a new emperor about to rise.

The suppression of Hengyu Da Di's Dao laws had dissipated over two thousand years ago, and countless prodigies had arisen. Many beings from the Life Forbidden Zones were also active in the world.

They carried the blood of the supreme beings, with terrifying legacies, and they too joined the competition of this golden age, becoming the most formidable obstacles on the path to becoming an emperor.

On this day, deep in the starry expanse, behind the nine Imperial Gates, a star domain erupted with countless rays of immortal light, exploding with a thunderous roar, shaking the vast universe.

There, thunder rumbled, divine lightning intertwined, ancient mountains shifted, and boundless chaos energy surged, revealing a mysterious world in the midst of brilliant lightning and mist.

The sole path to immortality had been walked to its end, with the final gate breached, and thus the entire path to becoming an emperor was revealed to the world.

Endless immortal light illuminated the universe, and for a moment, it seemed as if a vast Immortal Realm had been connected, spanning the mortal world, leaving the entire world in shock.

Many rushed to the nine Imperial Gates, eager to witness a miracle.

For it was here, behind the Imperial Gates, that Hengyu Da Di had defeated all his enemies, slaying twelve Quasi-Emperors alone, and finally attained enlightenment.

Those who could reach the Imperial Gates were undoubtedly the strongest of their respective races, for none who were unworthy could step foot there. Moreover, they would face the challenge of passing through the nine Imperial Gates to delve deeper.

But by the time they arrived, it might be too late, with the dust already settled, missing out on the grand symphony of this golden age.

Of course, if one possessed the strength of a Great Perfection Holy Body, they could directly enter the final chaotic immortal land.

Thirty years had passed, and Shao Hua still remained at the level of a newly ascended sage, the only difference being that her body had fully matured.

Then, the people of the Jade Pool Holy Land were surprised to find that their young ancestor looked exactly like the Eastern Emperor.

It was normal for a mother and daughter to resemble each other, but to be identical was quite rare.

They didn't dare think too much about it and no one dared to ask Shao Hua who the Eastern Emperor's partner was.

Well, even if they asked, Shao Hua couldn't answer, because she truly didn't know.

Throughout, she had never revealed her identity, and everything was just wild speculation by the younger generation.

As for being a young ancestor and an imperial daughter, wasn't she exactly that?

Shao Hua once again came to the Imperial Gates, accompanied by the Great Perfection Holy Body.

More than forty thousand years had passed, yet it felt like yesterday.

But the world had changed, people had changed.

"Have you not cultivated at all these past years?" Lin Dong clicked his tongue, unsure of what to say.

Thirty years, and not a single moment of cultivation?

"Cultivation is like a passing cloud to me", Shao Hua said, her tone very calm, without any other meaning, just stating a fact.

For her, simply enhancing her realm and cultivation held no significance.

If she wished, she could reclaim her former Dao fruit at any time.

Creating new Dao laws could wait, as it was incredibly difficult and not something that could be achieved in a single lifetime.

But in this life, she had to chart a different path, striving to condense a new Dao fruit.

Otherwise, what was the point of expending so much effort, discarding the Dao fruits of her previous four lives, and starting anew?

Her re-cultivation was to explore the path, just as she had previously secluded herself in Kunlun and wandered in the Purple Microcosm, always putting herself in the best state to explore the future.

Lin Dong squatted at the head of the ninth Imperial Gate, sighing deeply, not wanting to speak.

He gazed at the chaotic immortal land, watching the distant cries of battle, his blood boiling.

If not for the constraints of the Holy Body, making it difficult to attain enlightenment, he would have joined the fray himself, for watching others fight was far less exciting than doing it himself.

Shao Hua admired the statue she had left behind here, then watched the battlefield with interest, her gaze lingering on a young man with an ordinary appearance and build.

Ji Xu Kong, the future Xukong Da Di!

Unlike the stereotypical image of an ordinary person, Ji Xu Kong was anything but ordinary here. Not only in his combat prowess, where his Void Techniques stunned his peers, but also in his seemingly ordinary appearance and build.

Logically, cultivation itself was a form of evolution, becoming more perfect with each step.

The deeper one's cultivation, the clearer and more flawless the body, the more transparent and enlightened the spirit and will. Unless it was due to a specific cultivation method or peculiar preference, one would not look unremarkable.

Yet, Ji Xu Kong appeared so ordinary, standing out in a crowd of people who were all refined and radiant.

His ordinariness made him stand out, a curious phenomenon.

"Nice, he's even learned my scriptures. Use the Heng Formula to hold him in place, then use the mirror to slice off his head", Shao Hua said, leaning against the wall, watching the show.

This was a battle for supremacy, a group of Quasi-Emperors at the sixth or seventh stage of their cultivation, fighting to the death in a bloody conflict.

The struggle on the path to immortality was like this, with no regard for right or wrong, only victory and defeat. In the most intense clashes, one grasped the true meaning of the Dao, and in the heat of battle, one's Dao and techniques were refined.

Before reaching the ultimate end, the bodies of countless kings would lie beneath one's feet.

"Finally, a nest of young dragons gathered together, young and full of vitality, a great supplement indeed."

Suddenly, a slightly weathered voice rang out, coming from outside the chaotic immortal land, as if a great emperor was looking down on everyone.

A large black hand descended from the sky, powerful and overwhelming, blocking out the sun and covering everyone beneath it.

The young Quasi-Emperors were all terrified. That hand was too terrifying, shattering chaos and melting the universe, representing an ultimate power.

"Scram!!"

Lin Dong roared in anger, extending a hand and forming a fist, delivering a punch from the Imperial Gate.

At the same time, he shouted three words in his mind—Six Realms Reincarnation Fist!

Palm met fist, and the heavens and earth shattered, as supreme-level fluctuations swept across the land.

"That’s the Great Perfection Holy Body, he’s always been protecting us!" a Human Quasi-Emperor exclaimed in shock.

"Damned, they treat us like great medicines of the mortal world. It must be an ancient existence from the Life Forbidden Zone. When I achieve the Dao, I will surely pacify the Forbidden Zone!" a supreme great demon roared in anger.

"No wonder those fellows from the Life Forbidden Zone have disappeared. Their elders disregarded martial virtue and attacked us. If I truly reach the Dao, even the Supremes might personally show up."

Everyone stopped fighting without a word, their strength seeming so weak in the face of supreme-level power.

Not to mention, they hadn’t even qualified as great medicines of the mortal world before.

Many were deeply worried. Even with the Great Perfection Holy Body protecting them today, what would happen when they reached the Dao?

You can protect someone for a while, but not forever.

Only one person in the field remained unchanged in expression, his eyes fixed on the spot where the fist and palm collided. At this moment, he was still trying to improve himself.

This person was naturally Ji Xu Kong, burdened with deep blood feuds and the future of the Human Race. He was desperate to make progress!

"Forbidden Zone, you’ve been restless since I left. Should I say you’re really giving me face, or that I was too lenient with you back then?" Shao Hua’s lips curled into a cold smile.

The Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda appeared beside her, with the divine being inside awakening autonomously.

In fact, since she appeared, the Verdant Gold Pagoda had always been with her, never leaving.

This wasn’t Shao Hua’s request, but the Verdant Gold Pagoda’s decision to stay.

After all, an Imperial Artifact only recognized its master, and by extension, the lineage couldn’t compare to a direct descendant.

Not to mention, Shao Hua had once repaired and refined the Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda, making her almost a co-owner of the tower.

The Ultimate Dao Emperor Artifact revived, unleashing its strongest attack, comparable to a strike from an Emperor.

A green light shot into the sky, and the face of the alternate Dao achiever from the Forbidden Zone changed dramatically. In a moment of crisis, the Supreme Artifact he carried revived in time to block the attack.

Shao Hua gently patted the Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda, and a shadow emerged from the tower.

It was her shadow self, the Imperial Shadow imprinted in the tower, now manifesting on its own.

The Heng Formula and You Formula, when used together, had a miraculous effect, and she had left many such small gadgets behind.

The Imperial Shadow, with the Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda atop its head, seemed like a reborn Emperor. It casually pushed aside Lin Dong, who was pretending to be old, and with a flick of its hand, slapped away the Supreme Artifact. Then, it dissipated into nothingness.

An Imperial Shadow contained the power of a single strike, not very strong, only a fraction of the original’s might.

But the next moment, another identical Imperial Shadow emerged from the Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda.

With a "boom", an alternate Dao achiever was directly blasted to pieces, blood raining down through the stars. The Forbidden Zone offspring let out a scream of agony, struggling to reassemble his body, and then another Imperial Shadow appeared.

This time, he couldn’t get back up. A supreme existence below the Emperor level was killed with two slaps.

Apart from shock, what else could the crowd do? A group of young Quasi-Emperors were dumbfounded.

Not to mention them, even the Great Perfection Holy Body, Lin Dong, was stunned.

He knew that even at his peak, dealing with that alternate Dao achiever wouldn’t be easy and would require a fierce battle.

"This is just an Imperial Shadow left by the Eastern Empress. I can’t even imagine how powerful her true self must be. The legend of easily killing the Master of Reincarnation seems to be true. She’s terrifying!" Lin Dong couldn’t help but draw in a deep breath of the essence of heaven and earth.

Forget about them, even the Great Perfection Holy Body, who could challenge Supremes and Emperors, couldn’t match the Eastern Empress’s shadow, which could casually slap away a Supreme Artifact and kill an alternate Dao achiever with two slaps.

If he dared to challenge the Eastern Empress, he would likely be the next to lie flat.

"Just a shadow, and you dare to be so arrogant, killing my bloodline is unforgivable!"

The Supreme Artifact, which had been slapped away, returned, fully revived and bolstered by a secret power, bursting with unparalleled might as it charged back.

The Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda also fully revived, and twelve Imperial Shadows emerged one after another, merging into one, transforming the virtual into the real, recreating a glimpse of the original’s glory, with eyes full of majesty and indifference.

"Boom!!!"

The Imperial Artifacts collided fiercely, shaking the universe, like a battle between Emperors.

In the end, the Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda remained unscathed, while the Supreme Artifact was heavily damaged, with many cracks appearing, flying away diagonally.

"Worthless", Shao Hua said disdainfully, and her Imperial Shadow echoed the same words.

"Roar!!!"

Deep in the Deathless Mountains of the Northern Dipper and Eastern Wasteland, a sudden roar echoed, shaking the heavens.

"Eastern Empress, no matter how many precautions you leave behind, you are ultimately dead. When I emerge, I will level the Jade Pool Holy Land and destroy your lineage!" a deep voice reverberated through the Deathless Mountains.

At that moment, the heavens and earth trembled, and at the other end of the universe, various beams of divine light appeared, with auspicious rays illuminating the mortal world, hinting at the grandeur of the Immortal Realm.

"Boom!"

A loud explosion, a brilliant immortal glow erupted in the universe, tearing through the void and opening a passage, with a shower of light raining down.

"Immortal Ascension Path?!"

(End of Chapter)

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