Chapter 465

Chapter 465: Opening of the Ancient Realm, Ascending to Hongmeng

Clang!

On this day, above the myriad universes of the Heavens, a clear and resonant bell toll, deep and loud, descended from above and echoed through every universe. The Taihuang Ancient Realm abruptly became clear as day, a complete world unfolding before everyone’s eyes.

One after another, illusory rainbow bridges, like time-space passages, extended outwards, connecting to countless universes.

Immortal Emperors and Immortal Venerables throughout the myriad universes were stirred with excitement.

"It’s finally about to open!"

Even Yi Daoist, known for his steady temperament, found it hard to remain composed after sensing the phenomenon.

After all, what Immortal Emperor from the lower realms wasn’t pursuing the path of Transcendence throughout their entire life?

"It’s a pity, Daoist friend Lingxiao is gone," Qin Emperor sighed.

Complex emotions also flickered in the Ninth Young Master’s phoenix-like eyes.

After so many years, she would finally return to the Hongmeng Dao Realm. She wondered about the current situation in the upper realm?

"Qi Qingsi."

Ninth Young Master called out.

"Your subordinate is here. What orders does Earth Mother have?" Qi Qingsi’s expression was impassive.

"After this Sovereign ascends, the Pangu universe shall be left under your governance," the Ninth Young Master said. "One day, when this Sovereign has fully recovered, I will help you ascend."

"Your subordinate accepts the command," Qi Qingsi replied.

Roar!

Howling cries erupted.

On all sides of the Taihuang Ancient Realm, the phantasmal figures of exotic beasts manifested, encircling the ancient realm, roaring at the heavens and the earth, their imposing aura fearsome.

The Taihuang Ancient Realm was about to open.

Qing Xuan Plane

An immense aura erupted skyward, transforming into various strange phenomena, which ultimately coalesced back into unity, settling within Dao King’s body.

"Congratulations, Master!"

Yan Duxing knelt on the ground, his face beaming with joy.

"Between us master and disciple, there is no need for such formalities," Dao King said, his eyes crackling like lightning. He lightly raised his hand, and Yan Duxing rose steadily to his feet.

"At present, the Taihuang Ancient Realm is about to open. All the peak experts of the Qing Xuan Plane will enter it," Dao King said with profound insight. "This is an excellent opportunity for me to build my foundation and unify the world."

During this period, Dao King had devoted himself to cultivation and had fully refined the fortune of the Qing Xuan Plane. His cultivation had advanced to Three Yuan Proof, placing him among the ranks of the very strongest experts in the lower realms.

"Master, have you no desire to enter the Taihuang Ancient Realm?" Yan Duxing asked.

Dao King shook his head.

"My Dao can only be forged by myself. The Taihuang Ancient Realm cannot provide it."

Having created his own mystic art and embarked upon the path of Virtue and Fortune, he must walk that path to its very end.

He gazed up at the lofty Taihuang Ancient Realm. This world was mysterious and magnificent, and faintly visible through its world barrier were countless wondrous avenues of the Dao.

Even a single glance made the mysteries of the Dao well up in his heart.

Dao King’s eyes were resolute.

"Duxing, the Dao rhythm and miraculous phenomena emanating from the Taihuang Ancient Realm are all manifestations of the Great Dao. If you can comprehend even a fraction, you could transform it into divine power, or even create a unique mystical skill of your own."

Dao King glimpsed infinite transformations within it, earnestly guiding Yan Duxing.

"This disciple understands."

Yan Duxing’s spirit lifted. He sat down in lotus position, seeking to perceive the manifestation of a different path within the Taihuang Ancient Realm.

Dao King withdrew his gaze, no longer paying attention to that mysterious world.

"The Qing Xuan plane holds countless worlds, yet its most critical heart is none other than the Immortal Realm." Dao King murmured to himself. "So we shall make the Immortal Realm our core and unify all directions."

A plan had already formed in his mind.

…

Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Dear friends, midnight tonight is the moment the Taihuang Ancient Realm opens."

Daoist Qing Xuan, Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze, Immortal Emperor Xuanji, and Taishang Immortal Emperor sat within the pavilion, their spirits stirring with excitement. Ye Xu sat reclined in the master’s chair, speaking eloquently.

"After parting today, who knows when we might meet again."

Ye Xu gave a light laugh, raised his wine cup, and said, "I wish you all success."

"Thank you, Master."

Flattered, they raised their glasses and drank.

"Master, has Daoist friend Heavenly Emperor… perished?" Daoist Qing Xuan’s eyes shifted slightly as he posed the question.

"He ascended."

"Ascended?"

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze’s eyes widened like copper bells, incredulous. "He survived the joint siege by the supreme Immortal Emperors of the Six Great Universes and achieved transcendence?"

"That bastard truly lived up to being number one on the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings."

They couldn’t help but sigh with profound emotion.

Li Ruoyu’s talent and strength surpassed theirs by too great a measure.

"I wonder if the Immortal Emperors from the Six Great Universes will still come after us?" Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze voiced his deep concern.

Now, their greatest obstacle was precisely those Six Great Universe Immortal Emperors.

Ye Xu smiled but remained silent.

The Six Great Universe Immortal Emperors all served under the Ninth Young Master. If they encountered the Qing Xuan plane group within the Taihuang Ancient Realm, they certainly wouldn’t let them off.

"Troops come, we block; water comes, we divert." Taishang Immortal Emperor declared solemnly. "If we cannot overcome this hurdle, how can we even speak of transcendence? How can we speak of ascension?"

The three steadied their Dao hearts.

Time flowed like water, quietly slipping away.

Across the Heavens, countless people gazed silently upon the Taihuang Ancient Realm, filled with both apprehension and anticipation; each day felt like a year.

Finally.

The midnight hour arrived.

The world sank into utter darkness, only to begin welcoming the light from this very moment onward.

Boom!

A dazzling, magnificent immortal light illuminated the heavens, earth, and void. Amidst the boundless radiance, endless profound divine patterns flowed, unraveling the mysteries of the Great Dao.

Countless rainbow bridges solidified from illusion into tangible form, incredibly sturdy, piercing through cosmic barriers to begin guiding the Immortal Venerables, semi-Immortal Emperors, and Immortal Emperors from the myriad universes.

The group walked out of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Though I cannot go there myself, my heart yearns for it," Su Mu sighed.

The Taihuang Ancient Realm embraced all heavens; the celestial music of the Great Dao reverberated through the cosmos. Vast and majestic spiritual energy cascaded down from the heavens, pouring into each individual universe.

At this very moment, innumerable cultivators rejoiced, achieving breakthroughs to a higher level.

"Swoosh!"

The onlookers saw streams of light surging towards the rainbow bridges, traversing them as they flew towards the Taihuang Ancient Realm.

Boom!

Suddenly.

Powerful divine abilities erupted upon many of the rainbow bridges, appearing as though formidable experts were clashing against each other.

"These fellows, every one of them is a fierce fighter," Su Mu’s heart trembled with fear.

Although the Taihuang Ancient Realm held the opportunity for transcendence, such opportunities were finite. If a group could be eliminated at the outset, the number of competitors would be drastically reduced.

Witnessing this scene, the four Immortal Emperors of the Qing Xuan plane experienced a twitching at the corners of their eyes. Their hearts braced for the brutal nature of what awaited them in the Taihuang Ancient Realm.

In the southeast direction of the Pangu universe, a green light pierced heaven and earth with tremendous force, landing firmly upon one of the rainbow bridges.

Within the green light, a figure faintly turned its head, looking back towards Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Dear friends, it is time to set forth!"

Ye Xu channeled his magic power. Four space-time teleportation arrays instantly formed before them. These arrays could directly transport the four Immortal Emperors—Daoist Qing Xuan and his peers—straight to the Taihuang Ancient Realm.

"Master, until we meet again."

The expressions of the four were complex, myriad thoughts swirling within them.

This departure held an uncertain future; life or death was unknown.

"Whoosh!"

Ye Xu nodded slightly. A surge of immense magic power infused the four arrays. The four Immortal Emperors transformed into streaks of light and vanished abruptly from Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Meanwhile.

"Ye Li" rode Tai Sui, leaving the Sea of All Realms behind as he ambled leisurely towards the Taihuang Ancient Realm.

Upon the rainbow bridges, experts gathered thick as clouds.

Ye Li also saw a graceful figure.

That was Yan Lingfei.

She also wished to enter the Taihuang Ancient Realm, to take a bold risk.

Nearly all the Immortal Venerables and semi-Immortal Emperors from the Pangu universe had arrived.

No one was willing to miss out on this opportunity.

Sensing the movements of the Second Primordial Spirit Avatar, Ye Xu composed his thoughts, glanced at Su Mu, Ning Wudao, and others, and said with a smile, "It’s time for us to go."

"Ha ha ha…"

The Formless Demon Lord laughed heartily, "We can finally head to the new world…"

"We’ll keep enjoying luxury in the Hongmeng Dao Realm by following the Master!"

Su Mu rolled his eyes.

"Someone seemed quite unwilling back then when he was subdued and set the thousand-year covenant…"

The Formless Demon Lord, angered and embarrassed, looked at Yue Lingxi and said, "Sister-in-law, just the other day, I saw him secretly trading an Immortal Venerable treasure for information about the fairy ranked 96th on the beauty list…"

Su Mu froze for a moment, then realized the implication, and cried out in protest!

"A fair lady is a fine match for a gentleman; since Su Mu isn’t a monk, he naturally has a fondness for beauty too." Yue Lingxi’s lively eyes curved like crescents, full of spirit and deep meaning, as she gazed at Su Mu tenderly.

Su Mu felt his scalp prickle with dread.

Woo!

Suddenly.

A stream of light enveloped Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. Amidst fluttering divine patterns, the pavilion gradually blurred, twisting bit by bit until it become a phantom.

"Your humble servant respectfully sends off the master!"

Yang Xuanzhan, filled with reluctance, stood on the city tower alongside the City Lord of Linglong, Qiu Qianli, and others, watching from afar as Heaven’s Secret Pavilion slowly vanished from sight.

"We respectfully bid farewell to the Master!"

From all over the Yuan Realm, the Seven Immortals of Cloud Capital, Gu Daojin, the Emperor Venerable Four Extremes, the God King of Space, and others bowed deeply towards Heaven’s Secret Pavilion in the distance.

Swish!

After three breaths, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion completely disappeared from the Pangu universe.

An unknown time later.

A stream of light quietly flew into the Hongmeng Dao Realm, descended from the sky like a meteor, and landed within a bustling divine city.