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Chapter 784: The Fourth Transcendence Path
Chapter 784: The Fourth Transcendence Path
"The power that shakes the entire Infinite Dimensional Realm has even caused the Supreme Rule Dao Will to retreat."
"Transcendence, it's definitely related to Transcendence."
"No wonder I couldn't observe the current timeline more than ten million years ago. Now it all makes sense."
Ancient Legendary Lords emerged one after another, and those who had been roaming the past and future quickly returned to the present spacetime, sensing the strange power that permeated the vast dimensional realm.
A rumbling sound filled the air as spacetime warped, and a twelve-armed figure appeared, looking up at the source of this peculiar fluctuation.
At that moment, the area was in a state of utter chaos, with an unknown force spreading and permeating.
"Vontian, you've returned as well."
Not far from the twelve-armed figure, another figure materialized, constantly changing in form, as if replicating everything in the Infinite Dimensional Realm.
"Myriad Forms, what kind of power do you think this is?"
The twelve-armed figure, Lord Vontian, asked.
If there were other Legendary Lords present, they would be shocked to discover that both Lord Vontian and Lord Myriad Forms were incredibly ancient and powerful Legendary Lords.
Countless eons ago, they were already recognized as having transcended the final stage of the third hundred million tribulations, nearing the end of their Transcendence path.
"It's related to Transcendence, but I'm not sure what kind of power it is."
Lord Myriad Forms spoke, his eyes gleaming with desire.
Wasn't he seeking this kind of power as he roamed the ancient past and distant future?
Just then, another figure materialized.
"Houtian."
Lord Myriad Forms turned to the third figure, his expression filled with trepidation.
Lord Vontian and Lord Houtian were the 'Dual Heavens', renowned throughout the ages and across countless spacetimes.
With the passage of time, more figures appeared one after another. This place was close to the source of the peculiar fluctuations, and even Legendary Lords who had not transcended the final stage of the third hundred million tribulations would not be far behind.
"The Sage has arrived."
Suddenly, a figure materialized, capturing the attention of the other Legendary Lords.
"The Sage?"
Lord Vontian and Lord Houtian, along with the other Legendary Lords, turned their gaze to the last figure to appear.
The 'Sage' was not the most powerful Legendary Lord, having only transcended the final stage of the two hundred and sixty million tribulations.
This was far less than what Lord Houtian and Lord Vontian had achieved.
However, the Sage had experienced the most ancient times of all the Legendary Lords.
It was said that the Sage was born not long after the Infinite Dimensional Realm came into existence.
Legendary Lords who existed during the Sage's time had mostly perished on various Transcendence paths.
The reason for this was that the Sage never took risks without absolute certainty.
The same applied to his exploration of the 'Infinite Tribulations'; he would never attempt to transcend without complete assurance.
Having lived through such ancient times and possessing immense knowledge, the Sage earned his title.
Although Legendary Lords could observe past and future timelines, many secrets, especially those related to Transcendence, could not be discerned from the timelines. They had to be experienced firsthand.
"Sage," Lord Myriad Forms spoke up, "what do you think is the reason for this Transcendence-level power?"
"A reason?" The Sage's gaze remained fixed on the peculiar fluctuations, not answering directly, "I remember when I first became a Lord, a significant event occurred in the Infinite Dimensional Realm."
"When you first became a Lord?"
"A significant event?"
The Legendary Lords were instantly intrigued.
When the Sage first became a Lord? How ancient was that era?
"I was still weak back then. The one who shook the vast dimensional realm was Lord Wu You. He had reached the pinnacle of Lordship, ascending to the fourteenth stage, the transformation into a Perfect Time Being."
"The transition from imperfection to perfection, such a leap in the essence of life, shook the entire dimensional realm. Although Lord Wu You ultimately failed, all later Lords knew that the Perfect Time Being was the ultimate goal for Lords. It was then that the Perfect Time Being became a Transcendence path."
The Sage's tone carried a hint of reminiscence.
The Transcendence path of the Perfect Time Being was different from the 'Infinite Origin' and 'Infinite Tribulations'. It was a path discovered through the Lords' own exploration.
"Do you mean this power will evolve into a new Transcendence path?"
Lord Houtian, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.
Over the long years, there had been many Transcendence paths, but only three were widely accepted by the Lords as the primary paths.
Perfect Time Life.
Infinite Origin.
Infinite Tribulations.
"Not bad."
"This kind of vibration that shakes the entire dimensional realm only appears when there's an imperfect transformation towards perfection."
The Sage nodded and immediately added, "But this is just my speculation, I can't be certain."
"Wait and see."
"Whether it's the fourth path of Ascension or not, we'll know by waiting."
Vontian Lord spoke.
Upon hearing this, the other Legendary Lords calmed their restlessness and patiently waited.
Soon.
Under the watchful eyes of all the Legendary Lords.
The source of the strange wave of energy suddenly began to 'explode', and strands of aura fell towards the Endless Dimensional Realm.
As each strand of aura descended, it constantly transformed, forming tier upon tier of White Jade Stairs.
The lower end of the White Jade Stairs connected to the Endless Dimensional Realm, while the upper end seemed to have no end, as if leading to the Eternal Supreme realm.
"White Jade Stairs?"
The Legendary Lords carefully observed.
"There are exactly thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three White Jade Stairs, scattered throughout the Endless Dimensional Realm."
Myriad Forms Lord looked at the White Jade Stairs and said.
"Let's go and take a look."
Houtian Lord took a step forward and immediately appeared in front of the nearest White Jade Stairs.
From this angle, the White Jade Stairs extended tier by tier upwards, infinite and eternal.
"The power of the Ascension tier has formed these stairs, it's definitely not without significance."
Numerous Legendary Lords kept examining, but none dared to step onto the first tier of the stairs.
"If none of you dare, then I will."
Vontian Lord glanced at the other Legendary Lords and directly took a big step forward, landing on the first tier of the stairs.
"Hmm."
Standing on the first tier of the stairs, Vontian Lord's expression changed slightly. After a brief pause, he immediately stepped onto the second tier.
After several dozen breaths, Vontian Lord had already climbed over a dozen tiers.
"Is everything alright?"
"Is Vontian alright?"
Upon seeing this, the other Legendary Lords also tried to step onto the first tier of the stairs.
"What's this?"
One of the Legendary Lords' pupils constricted, "I sense the direction of my Primordial Chaos Origin Path's transformation. If I follow this direction, can I transform towards the Supreme Rule Dao tier?"
"Yes, I also felt it."
"So the Primordial Chaos Origin Path isn't the end, and we can also transcend into the Supreme Rule Dao tier?"
One of the Legendary Lords' eyes lit up with fervor.
Supreme Rule Dao? That's an existence comparable to Perfect Time Life.
Why is Supreme Rule Dao Will called half a Perfect Time Life? It's because its power is omnipresent and omnipotent.
Transforming my Primordial Chaos Origin Path into Supreme Rule Dao? Isn't that Ascension?
"The path of Ascension! As long as I reach the end of the White Jade Stairs, my Primordial Chaos Origin Path will transform into Supreme Rule Dao, and I can ascend. These White Jade Stairs are the path of Ascension, the fourth path of Ascension!"
Numerous thoughts emerged in the hearts of the Legendary Lords, and they began to step onto the White Jade Stairs.
However, most of the Legendary Lords did not choose this particular set of White Jade Stairs but instead headed towards other sets.
After the strange wave exploded, there were a total of thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three sets of White Jade Stairs formed, not just the one in front of them.
Especially for Houtian Lord, Myriad Forms Lord, and other Lords, this set of White Jade Stairs already had Vontian Lord leading the way, and they didn't want to compete with Vontian Lord for this set of stairs.
"Even if the White Jade Stairs are the path of Ascension, the number of Lords who can ultimately ascend is limited. This set of stairs already has Vontian, so I'll choose another one."
Houtian Lord thought and headed towards another set of White Jade Stairs.
"The path of Ascension..."
The Sage's gaze was complex as he muttered to himself, "I wonder how many Legendary Lords will die this time."
Having lived through countless ages and experienced one Great Annihilation Cycle after another, he naturally knew that the path of Ascension was both a path to immortality and a dead end. For this particular path of Ascension, he didn't know how many Legendary Lords had perished upon it.
"I've lived for so long, I can give it a try this time."
The Sage arrived at another set of White Jade Stairs, and a similar yearning arose in his heart.
Although he had a great reputation among the Legendary Lords, not to mention the countless ages he had experienced, which was enough to make the other Legendary Lords revere him.
But in his heart, he knew that Lords like Houtian, Vontian, and Myriad Forms had a certain disdain for him.
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For a Legendary Lord, merely surviving is not a significant goal.
To pursue Ascension and die for it, that is the true destiny.
"My friend, he died on the path of Ascension, and I should take a chance as well."
The Sage's thoughts turned, and he finally chose to ascend the First Stage of the White Jade Stairs.
"Hmm?"
In the Chaos Void, Lin Yuan abruptly opened his eyes, sensing the strange fluctuations that enveloped the entire dimensional realm.
"The first stage of the Second Stage of Endless Tribulations, my Taiji Essence Spirit entered a special place, which drew my full attention, and I've only just noticed?"
Lin Yuan's brows furrowed.
He originally thought that the first stage of the second stage would be easy.
In reality, it was indeed not difficult, but it briefly restrained Lin Yuan's entire mind.
"Galaxy." The Purple Light Legendary Lord transmitted a message: "The White Jade Stairs, you should know about it, right?"
"Yes, I just found out." Lin Yuan nodded.
"There's already a group of Legendary Lords who have stepped onto the White Jade Stairs." The Purple Light Legendary Lord said, "There are 33,333 White Jade Stairs in the Endless Dimensional Realm, and they are considered the fourth path of Transcendence."
"The fourth path of Transcendence?"
Lin Yuan's eyes widened in surprise, and an image of the first stage of the White Jade Stairs appeared before him.
He had seen similar images more than once, to be precise, three times.
The last time he saw the White Jade Stairs was over ten million years ago when the Blood Sea Lord's legendary future self forced out Lin Yuan's future self, and in that future scene, there was also the image of the White Jade Stairs.
As for the time before that, it was before Lin Yuan became a Time Being.
Before the Time Loop Trial descended, Lin Yuan had once slept for two thousand years, during which he had countless bizarre dreams, and one of those dreams had a scene similar to the White Jade Stairs.
In that dream, he climbed to the top of the White Jade Stairs and saw an incredible light gate, as well as a vague figure leaning against the threshold of the light gate.
"By ascending the White Jade Stairs, you will gain insight into the direction of transformation for your Primordial Chaos Origin Dao," said the Purple Light Legendary Lord, his voice not calm.
For a Time Being, the Primordial Chaos Origin level of Dao is already the limit.
Even for a Legendary Lord, the Dao they possess is also the Primordial Chaos Origin Dao, just in greater quantity.
And if one's Primordial Chaos Origin Dao transforms towards the Supreme Rule Dao, no wonder the White Jade Stairs is called the fourth path of Transcendence. If it's true, it's indeed a path of Ascension.
Why is Endless Tribulations called a path of Transcendence? It's because with each tribulation passed, one's strength increases.
Even if there's no ultimate qualitative change after enduring all tribulations, the improvement from tens of billions of tribulations is enough for Ascension.
The White Jade Stairs follow a similar principle; as long as one's Primordial Chaos Origin Dao transforms into the Supreme Rule Dao, that's Ascension.
"Are there any restrictions?" Lin Yuan asked.
Endless Tribulations also increase one's strength after completing each tribulation.
There must be effort for there to be a reward.
"There are restrictions," said the Purple Light Legendary Lord, "Currently, according to the Legendary Lords who have already ascended the White Jade Stairs, each stage of the White Jade Stairs will provide the direction for the transformation of one's Primordial Chaos Origin Dao towards the Supreme Rule Dao, but it's just a direction. You must comprehend and elevate your Primordial Chaos Origin Dao to that level before you can step onto the next stage."
"And each stage will bear an unknown compression force, the more stages you climb, the stronger the compression force."
The Purple Light Legendary Lord paused for a moment and continued, "Also, all White Jade Stairs can only be climbed by Lords. As for those below the Triple Realm? They can only sense it but cannot touch it."
The last point is normal; the other paths of Transcendence also require becoming a Lord before one can touch them.
"I see."
Lin Yuan nodded.
"These are the locations of the 33,333 White Jade Stairs, Galaxy. Which one will you choose, so I can avoid it?" The Purple Light Legendary Lord spoke softly.
In the Multidimensional Space, the Purple Light Lord remembered that Lin Yuan's future self was located on one of the stages of the White Jade Stairs.
Although he didn't know how high Lin Yuan had climbed at that time, it was evident that he had likely surpassed most Legendary Lords, so the Purple Light Legendary Lord naturally wouldn't dare to choose the same path of Transcendence as Lin Yuan.
"I choose this one."
Lin Yuan looked at one of the White Jade Stairs.
Just as he was conversing with the Purple Light Legendary Lord, his true body had already arrived before this White Jade Stairs.
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