A journey of survival starting from Zhetian

Chapter 629 The Sun Saint Who Failed to Climb the Mountain

This supreme being slightly raised his head, his gaze shifting upwards, and instantly collided with the gazes of those at the pinnacle of their cultivation.

In an instant, all paths vanished into nothingness, and countless dust particles were constantly created and destroyed. The underlying rules and logic of the myriad realms were temporarily slightly shifted and distorted in the collision of the gazes of the two emperors, forcing the will of the universe to activate the great array covering the nine heavens and ten earths at the quasi-immortal emperor level to seal off all the aftershocks of the collision of gazes.

A few breaths later, the gaze of the one at the end of the road was the first to withdraw, but a wisp of avatar carrying the power of the beings at the end of the road directly descended into the cycle of reincarnation and came before this supreme being.

The avatar spoke softly in a slightly subtle tone, "Fellow Daoist Meng, it seems you regained consciousness a little too early. Moreover, your power seems to have some issues."

The supreme being cupped his hands in greeting to this avatar and said calmly, "I dare not call myself a fellow Daoist with the Corpse Immortal Emperor. I am currently only at the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm, and there is still a considerable distance between me and the Immortal Emperor."

"As for the time it took for me to regain consciousness and the power within my body," the supreme being said with a slight smile, "the beings of this era are far more promising than those of the Chaotic Ancient Era. They have not only created more than one method that can lead directly to Quasi-Immortal Emperor, but also gave birth to more than one Immortal Emperor in the previous era known as Mythology."

Looking at the supreme being before him, whose body still contained the essence of the Dao Ancestor, the corpse sighed softly, "Fellow Daoist Meng is indeed still quite a distance away, but only quite a distance. If you awaken early now, the possibility of completely stepping into the Immortal Emperor realm in this era will be extremely high."

"Moreover, although I am now a lifeless being, I have lost the Immortal Emperor's Dao Fruit. Without the support of the Immortal Emperor's Law, it is even more difficult for me to unleash the great offensive techniques of the Immortal Emperor. I only have the corresponding insights left. It is normal for me to be on par with you, Fellow Daoist, who is a half-step Immortal Emperor."

But then he frowned slightly and said, "This era is indeed brilliant. More than one Immortal Emperor was born in the last era, and many techniques that can lead directly to Quasi-Immortal Emperors were created. But the technique that Fellow Daoist Meng is currently cultivating is a bit..."

“If you are not careful, you will be transformed into that indescribable thing, or even become a part of it. In my opinion, the danger and strangeness of this method are even more terrifying, more bizarre, and more unpredictable than the dark matter at the level of ordinary Immortal Emperors.”

The supreme being's tone remained as calm as ever, "It's alright. I don't intend to rely on this 'Return to One' technique to enter the Immortal Emperor realm. I'm merely using its power to perfect my own technique. As long as I don't presume to use this 'Return to One' technique to directly explore the Immortal Emperor's domain, it will be difficult for me to lose control and become an indescribable, monstrous being, no longer myself."

"Although there will be some aftereffects after cultivation, if it weren't for the 'Return to One' method' having a special ability to 'digest' dark matter, I would have had a hard time regaining consciousness at this point in time and achieving my current level of attainment."

Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

The Corpse Immortal Emperor took one last deep look at the supreme being before him, and did not continue to persuade him.

He believed that Huang knew about this matter. Since he had not stopped this fellow Daoist Meng from cultivating the "Return to One Method" until now, it meant that the problems brought about by this unusual and strange cultivation system were still under control.

Furthermore, what Fellow Daoist Meng said was not wrong. If it weren't for the special nature of this "Return to One Method," which gradually "digests" the residual Dao Ancestor matter in his body, he wouldn't have been able to regain consciousness and possess the cultivation level of a half-step Immortal Emperor at this point in time.

Thinking of this, the corpse, hidden deep within the Boundary Sea, slowly raised its head and glanced at the "barrier," looking through the layers of arrays at the Emperor who sat in the Heavenly Court, and at the Emperor's robe stained with a little imperial blood.

If his perception was correct, this "Emperor Venerable" had already stepped into the Emperor Path realm and his strength had increased considerably. However, the pressure brought by the four Dark Immortal Emperors was ultimately too immense. Based on his experience, he judged that even with the help of multiple Immortal Emperor formations, the "Emperor Venerable" could only hold out for about twenty million more years.

Afterwards, if he wants to stop the four Dark Immortal Emperors outside the myriad realms, he will probably need to cultivate the Immortal Emperor Dao Fruit again and cooperate with Fellow Daoist Meng, who may be able to advance to Immortal Emperor. Only by relying on multiple Immortal Emperor weapons and Immortal Emperor formations will there be a sliver of hope.

The Corpse Immortal Emperor descended a wisp of his incarnation from the cycle of reincarnation, looking at the fat Taoist priest who was busy in the depths, a hint of surprise gradually appearing in his eyes.

He asked with some doubt, "Fellow Daoist Meng, you should know very well that this is just a fragment of the cycle of reincarnation that was cut off from the wilderness. It can't play a significant role for us, but there are still some taboos. Is it appropriate to let this little guy modify it like this?"

The supreme being also turned its gaze to the depths of the cycle of reincarnation, looking at the fat Taoist who had built this high platform, and said softly, "It won't have much effect on us, but it will be quite effective against beings below the level of an Immortal Emperor."

"Giving it to Fatty Cao as a tool to perfect his sixth secret realm will allow him to become a Quasi-Immortal Emperor sooner. At the same time, changing the cycle of reincarnation again might attract some powerful King Realm beings who remain in history to return, creating another Supreme Dao Ancestor in the future."

"As for those taboos that exist, they cannot appear in the myriad realms before the 'barrier' is broken. The current Heavenly Emperor will not allow it, I will not allow it, and the Immortal Emperor will not stand idly by."

This supreme being slowly looked towards the direction of Mount Funiu and said softly, "Moreover, the current Heavenly Emperor has already tacitly approved it. With his mastery of time and his level of planning, he has most likely interfered with this cycle of reincarnation more than once."

The Corpse Immortal Emperor remained silent for a moment before speaking, "This one attained the Immortal Emperor Dao Fruit through the Dao of Time. I have never heard of anyone more powerful than Him in controlling the future."

"Perhaps, this person sees a bleak future and is somewhat pessimistic about the overall situation, and is preparing a possible backup plan."

The Supreme Being nodded, agreeing with the Corpse Immortal Emperor's assessment, "It's normal for the future situation to be somewhat unfavorable. Although several new Immortal Emperors have emerged in the heavens, they will inevitably fall into a disadvantageous position again as time goes by, facing the strange beings that can be constantly resurrected."

"To completely end the Dark Turmoil and quell the disaster, we must delay as much as possible and wait for more geniuses to emerge, and for an Immortal Emperor to appear who can fight alongside the Desolate Emperor."

After he finished speaking, both of them fell silent.

That's the general direction, and their plans, even those of the current Heavenly Emperor, are likely similar. However, how difficult it is to find a Celestial Emperor who can fight alongside the Desolate Heavenly Emperor.

Even though the Corpse Immortal Emperor felt he had successfully rebuilt his Immortal Emperor Dao Fruit, and his combat power would undoubtedly increase significantly, he didn't believe he possessed such strength to fight alongside the Desolate Heavenly Emperor. While the Sacrifice Dao also fell within the Immortal Emperor realm, beings of that level could obliterate ordinary Immortal Emperors with a mere wave of their hand. The disparity in combat power between the two was simply too vast, even giving him the illusion that they were not in the same realm at all. Without the combat power of the Sacrifice Dao, standing beside Desolate Heavenly Emperor would be tantamount to hindering him.

After a long while, the Corpse Immortal Emperor's avatar in the cycle of reincarnation also turned his gaze to Mount Funiu and slowly said, "No matter what, the current Heavenly Emperor has the hope of reaching that level of combat power in the future. At least we have seen a glimmer of hope."

"If only another Heavenly Emperor were to be born in all the heavens and myriad realms, perhaps we could have a chance to launch a counterattack."
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At the foot of Mount Funiu.

The Sun Saint stared blankly at the ethereal mountain before him, shrouded in a profound aura of immortality.

Immediately afterwards, his face showed disbelief, completely unable to believe that such a blessed land with such immortal charm could exist in the universe.

It should be understood that the current cosmic environment is still in the Dharma-ending Age. Ordinary humans, without attaining the ultimate Dao and without consuming immortal medicines, divine medicines, semi-divine medicines, longevity elixirs, immortal longevity pills, or other longevity-extending divine items, cannot break through the cultivation environment of the ten-thousand-year lifespan limit.

Apart from the Nine Heavens Celestial Realm, the immortal laws of all parts of the universe have been gathered up by the will of the universe. Under natural conditions, it is impossible for any immortal energy to be born, let alone for any substance containing the essence of longevity to be nurtured.

But what does he see now?
A sacred mountain!
It is surrounded by immortal energy containing immortal substances, and the laws of immortality manifest and condense into extraordinary phenomena, making it a true immortal mountain!
The Sun Saint swallowed hard. "Could this be the Daoist temple of some powerful immortal?"

But then he realized that if he could obtain an opportunity related to the King Realm here, how could Mount Funiu not be the training ground of a powerful immortal?

Or, to put it another way, Mount Funiu is the sacred site of some powerful immortal, which makes sense and aligns with people's understanding of concepts like opportunity and destiny.

However, the fact that this immortal mountain appeared in the vast universe, where immortal kings were almost extinct, and on a primordial ancient star where numerous supreme emperors, true immortal incarnations, and even the divine thoughts of immortal kings were gathered, made it seem extremely abrupt and incredible.

After gazing at the sacred mountain before him for a moment, and at the mountain stele in front of him bearing the three ancient characters "Funiu Mountain," the Sun Saint began to walk up the mountain path.

But as he stepped onto the first step, a subtle feeling began to resonate in his heart, as if voices were questioning his will and challenging his true self.

[Why practice spiritual cultivation?]
[Is it for power, to see the entire path of cultivation, for the future of humanity, or something else?]
"Both, but more importantly, it's about power itself, because only with enough power can one have a choice."

[What can one do for the sake of spiritual practice?]
[Slaughtering all living beings, absorbing the essence of countless paths to prove one's own path? Sacrificing countless lives to become a Celestial King? Offering a grand sacrifice to all the heavens and myriad realms to become a Celestial Emperor?]
"No, slaughtering all living beings is not my intention, and sacrificing them alive is even more impossible. As for making a grand sacrifice to all the heavens and myriad worlds to become an Immortal Emperor, even I in the future probably wouldn't have that ability."

[If one loses their cultivation, their Daoist power, and their Sun God Body, would they still have the courage to start over?]
"Yes, physical constitution is just one part of the scenery on the path of cultivation. Even if I lose everything, I am confident that I can start over."

[A great calamity is imminent; all beings need you to sacrifice everything to survive. Are you willing to give everything for this?]
"If all living beings prostrate themselves on the ground, begging me for sacrifices, I will remain indifferent and cold."

“But if all living beings wield weapons and face calamity with hostility, I will turn my back on them and fight until my body is shattered and my soul is annihilated.”

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Each step represents a question posed in a certain direction, like a sword pointing directly to the true spirit and penetrating the soul, temporarily severing the "superego" and "deceased ego" of the Sun Saint, and peeling away the hidden "id" layer by layer like an onion, allowing him to recognize the "true self" from another perspective.

Climbing this sacred mountain is like cultivating one's Dao heart, keeping the heart and spirit in constant resonance. At the same time, the will within the body is also subjected to the terrifying sword attacks that seem to strike the true spirit directly, infinitely approaching annihilation, constantly teetering on the edge of life and death, and wandering on the verge of complete collapse.

This is an extremely terrifying ordeal, a painful trial. If one can truly withstand this terrifying pressure and climb to the summit, their soul will undergo an incredible transformation. In the future, with only the power of will and mind, they will be able to overcome the tribulations of the heavens' rules, and the bottleneck to becoming a supreme Dao Ancestor will be completely broken through.

But are there really any living beings in the world that can withstand such terrifying trials?
Since this "trial" was established, no being has been able to climb to the top. However, from a probabilistic point of view, there must exist beings in the world who can pass this trial. The Desolate Heavenly Emperor of the Chaotic Ancient Era may be one of them, and perhaps the two Heavenly Emperors of the future, after some preparation, will also be able to pass.

However, after hundreds of years of such trials, the Sun Saint could no longer endure it.

As he continued to question his true self, and under the sword beams that pointed directly to his true spirit, to the heart of the Dao, and to his soul, his will began to waver, he hesitated, and showed a tendency to no longer firmly believe in his "true self."

Just as he could see the mountain peak, with only a few dozen steps left to reach the top, and even faintly see a magnificent bronze cauldron, his Dao heart shattered completely.

The figure of the Sun Saint reappeared at the foot of Mount Funiu. He looked at this sacred mountain with a dazed expression, just as he had when he first saw it.

The difference is that today, on the altar, before the Sun's Primordial Spirit, a jade slip radiating the sun's light flickers with the burning mysteries of creation, rising up wisps of Daoist sounds full of the flavor of the King Realm, expounding various King Realm laws and corresponding concepts such as "Sun," "Star," "Light," "Hope," and "Creation."

Clearly, this is another Immortal King's Law, and one that is even more compatible with the Sun Saint's Immortal King Law than the "Golden Body of Merit".
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The Thirty-Six Methods of the Heavenly Gang: Mending the Sky and Bathing the Sun.

(End of this chapter)