Chapter 594

Chapter 594: The True Immortal’s Shift in Will

In the haze, Yun Ye’s gaze continued to stretch farther away.

Before him lay the outer universe of the Red Heaven realm, a vast emptiness similar to outer space, cold and dark, seemingly endless.

However, the figure of the True Immortal remained outside this frigid darkness; it was the outer heavens, a region devoid of both darkness and light.

Everything was chaotic, and any material would be swallowed. Only one existence could shine—

The world!

The countless stars in the Red Heaven realm were, in fact, the glowing worlds of the outer heavens.

Yun Ye’s vision kept expanding; these world stars gradually shrank, revealing a star map, encompassing the entire area where the Red Heaven realm resided.

If the "space" where the Red Heaven realm existed was regarded as a cube, then eight streams of light formed light columns, surrounding the Red Heaven realm in a cylindrical manner, each beam enclosing a vast time and space.

"This is the heavenly realm…"

The place where True Immortals reside can be called the heavenly realm or the immortal realm. However, due to its location beyond the heavens, and since the first pioneer was from the Red Heaven, it is generally more commonly referred to as the heavenly realm. Except for the True Immortal of Colorful Glow, who departed directly, the other eight True Immortals established their heavenly realms around the Red Heaven realm.

This was both a dwelling and a form of confinement, reducing the fluctuations caused by the ‘True Immortal Arrival Rules,’ making the position of the Red Heaven realm vague.

However, as Yun Ye watched the gradually enlarging scenery, he quickly realized that the Red Heaven realm was the center of the entire multiverse. The rules originating from here were actually radiating towards the whole multiverse; such obstruction was meaningless. Even if True Immortals ceased to arrive at the Red Heaven realm, the World Gods of the entire multiverse would gradually gather.

If a complete ascension for the human race could not be achieved within a certain timeframe, the Red Heaven realm would inevitably begin to collapse, torn apart into fragments by the approaching World Gods.

"The world is vast. The True Immortal of Colorful Glow dislikes conflict and has no interest in transcendence, which is why she left the Red Heaven realm to explore the multiverse.”

“What about you, the inheritor of the Future Spirit Law?”

A young boy suddenly patted Yun Ye’s shoulder from behind, startling him awake. When he looked up again, he had already exited the Heavenly Path of the forty-first tier.

Yun Ye felt a bit dazed, his gaze turning towards the outer heavens, as if he could see numerous True Immortals.

“This world is indeed vast. Beyond the Red Heaven realm are countless worlds. The journey of the Master of Heaven’s Cavern should be through these heavenly stars.”

“One can go anywhere…”

Yun Ye closed his eyes and began ascending once more.

He hadn’t completed the journey of the Heavenly Path at the forty-first tier; he started over again.

Although he had witnessed many secrets last time, there were still questions; he hadn’t fully understood the process of the battle to become an immortal.

Did Tong Ming Qiong really defeat the Dual Emperors?

What was the outcome for the Heavenly Monarch and Water Emperor?

What was the underlying logic behind the actions of those True Immortals?

The Heavenly Path reopened.

In the hazy White Mist, Yun Ye stepped into the era of the Three Emperors, feeling weary.

This time, he directly spoke, “Tong Ming Qiong, I come from the future, here to converse.”

He already knew the majority of Tong Ming Qiong’s secrets; calling out straightforwardly was both efficient and effective, and Tong Ming Qiong could naturally perceive the corresponding future.

Just as he thought, a manifestation of Tong Ming Qiong descended, appearing exactly like his true self: a youthful figure with waist-length, pale white hair and a pair of indifferent, deep black eyes, with a demeanor of calmness, lacking any youthful frivolity.

He wore a robe that was both white and black, as if elusive scenes constantly flashed by, enveloping him in the mist of time.

"Trials of the Heavenly Path, how interesting. Feel free to ask anything; before I become a True Immortal, you can only remain here." Tong Ming Qiong suddenly produced a scepter in his hand, adorned with bells that rang softly, rewriting time and space as they both arrived at a beautiful and peaceful estate nestled among mountains and rivers.

This place seemed like a dwelling of ordinary beings—simple and devoid of spirit energy, meant for summer relaxation and enjoyment.

Yun Ye, with just a glance, understood this was merely an illusion. This location did not exist in any part of the Red Heaven realm; it was a special space created by Tong Ming Qiong.

Their conversation was sensitive and could not be discussed in the outside world. Tong Ming Qiong, appearing like an ordinary person, sat down at a stone table and waved his hand to serve steaming tea. He faced Yun Ye’s surprised gaze and casually said, "Drinking tea, reading books, observing the world, and pursuing personal ideals—how delightful it would be to live like this every day! Becoming a True Immortal brings eternal life; all of this can be achieved effortlessly, which is why so many cultivators pursue it. But does everything have a limit?"

"Probably not," Yun Ye replied.

Even if not for oneself, what about family, loved ones, friends, and the human race or the world? There is always a purpose.

"If one can achieve immortality, then the hope would be to live forever with loved ones and family. If one can grow stronger, one would want to protect the nation and the world with their own strength, maintaining order in the entire mortal realm. The Red Heaven realm serves as a unique point without limits, where infinite desires can be fulfilled. Who can control it? Can you?" Tong Ming Qiong asked.

"Is there really someone who can?" Yun Ye retorted. At least he could not. He lived lightly, with his own desires he wanted to fulfill.

Tong Ming Qiong’s examples were very pointed. Most cultivators had severed their earthly ties, lacking emotions; the possibility of living forever with a loved one simply did not exist. This was clearly directed at Yun Ye.

"Of course, for instance, the True Immortal of Colorful Glow. She harbors no ordinary desires; she is a true ‘immortal.’ Even the Heavenly Crown Artifact cannot distort her will—not for at least several million years." Tong Ming Qiong said with a calm smile.

"…The pathway of the Heavenly Crown Artifact indeed influences the will of True Immortals?" A shadow crossed Yun Ye’s features.

If he recalled correctly, Tong Ming Qiong used the Heavenly Monarch Artifact when he became a True Immortal. While it couldn’t be considered a complete ruling Dao, it was still up to half.

"Of course it will influence. The echoes are formed by the wishes of the heart. How could an invincible, undying True Immortal body, rewritten by one’s spirit, not be affected by this pathway? Otherwise, how could this entity that looks very similar to humans in Red Heaven maintain a firm will for millions of years?" Tong Ming Qiong poured himself more tea.

Immortals looked very much like ordinary beings, possessing all human characteristics. It was precisely for this reason that it was strange.

As the oldest True Immortal, Red Heaven had lived for a million years; could there truly be no change? It was impossible. As time flows, a million years is enough to create overwhelming mental dust; any will would be ground to nothing.

Was it Red Heaven’s "Dao" that countered the erosion, allowing her to remain unchanged and still possess her former brilliance after a million years? Similarly, such occurrences would also affect other True Immortals.

"Even if I become a True Immortal, it may only last for several hundred thousand years. If I cannot form a significant force, the Red Heaven realm will lose all hope."

"Should I shift towards the ruling Dao, I would become an unimaginable darkness, where all possibilities are observed; before it even begins, it has already ended."