Man is covering the sky, the system is perfect

On the path to immortality, an eternal, deathly silence blankets the land.

It was a silence so profound it could suffocate even the most powerful beings, as if time itself had frozen, with only the shattered runes of the immortal realm flickering and recounting the devastation of the earth-shattering battle that had just taken place.

The restlessness and greed in the entire Beidou life-restricted zone gradually cooled down in this suffocating atmosphere.

Even though it was suspected that a true immortal had descended upon the mortal realm after the Immortal Sect, the cruel reality that nearly ten ancient emperors and celestial venerables were slaughtered like weeds in a short period of time was like a bucket of chilling water, extinguishing all impulses.

The Celestial Venerable of Immortality, the Immortal Granny, the White Tiger Supreme, the Abandoned Heaven Supreme, the Lord of the Divine Ruins...

These were once invincible figures who suppressed the heavens and the earth, each shining brightly in their own era.

Their radiant light of enlightenment still lingers at the entrance to the Immortal Path, serving as a stark warning that chills the hearts of all dormant Supreme Beings.

The hope of becoming an immortal is right before their eyes, shimmering with an alluring divine light, but that invisible barrier seems to have separated them for eternity, and no one can cross it even a step.

The dozen or so top-tier beings who had previously stormed in were almost completely wiped out. Their imperial blood still flowed on the path to immortality, telling the tragic story of the conquest.

At this moment, all the restricted areas fell into an eerie silence.

No supreme being chose to immediately fall into slumber; all eyes were fixed on the end of the Immortal Path, waiting.

We await the final fate of the last three intruders—the Qilin Ancient Emperor, the Myriad Dragon Emperor, and the mysterious Human Emperor.

This is the greatest hope and expectation in history, and it also represents the greatest upheaval. Everyone wants to see the final outcome.

At this most silent moment in eternity, the heavens and earth suddenly roared!

The entire desolate universe trembled, and the stars in the heavens shook violently, as if the end of the world had arrived.

The energy of heaven and earth was completely chaotic. The myriad secrets of heaven were forcibly shattered and reassembled by an unparalleled power, only to collapse once more.

The most intense light since the beginning of time erupted from the depths of the path to immortality, followed by five consecutive thunderous roars that shook the entire universe.

It was as if five immortals were simultaneously knocking on the gate, trying to break the ancient shackles.

Then, in the next moment, endless immortal light mixed with a vast amount of longevity matter surged out from the entrance of the immortal path like a flood bursting its banks, instantly sweeping across the entire ancient star of the Big Dipper.

Then it rushed into the vast and boundless universe, nourishing countless desolate star fields.

Wherever the divine light shines, withered trees come back to life and old trees sprout new buds.

The lifespan of the dying is extended, and the foundation of the young is strengthened.

BeiDou, being the closest to this wave of energy impact, benefits the most.

The abundant essence descended from the sky, even forming visible spiritual rain, and even divine essence liquid.

Divine Source Liquid had already become scarce long before the Ancient Era, at the end of the Primordial Era, and is now almost impossible to find.

But now the entire Beidou system is experiencing a divine rain.

This series of impacts occurred in five waves, with the most astonishing and intense changes taking place after the fifth wave.

In this intense light where destruction and life intertwined, three figures were pushed off the path to immortality by an irresistible force.

It was none other than the Ancient Emperor of Qilin, the Emperor of Ten Thousand Dragons, and that Great Emperor of the Human Race.

Their faces were frozen in unprecedented shock and bewilderment, as if they were witnessing a scene beyond their understanding of millions of years, and their Dao hearts were violently impacted.

After being forcibly pushed out, they stood there stunned, unable to react for a moment.

"They...are not dead?!"

"His imperial body has not collapsed, and his soul has not dissipated! How is this possible?!"

"What exactly happened? How did they survive?"

The entire six forbidden zones of the Big Dipper were completely shaken. All the self-severing supreme beings could not remain calm. Terrifying divine thoughts erupted once again, like an invisible giant net, locking onto the three of them.

After all, from the perspective of the supreme beings within the forbidden zone, the three people who had never emerged from the path to immortality were basically dead.

After all, none of those who entered the path to immortality were weaker than them; each one was an absolute powerhouse.

These three will die a little later at most.

They do not remain asleep, but wait quietly, hoping that these people can send out some useful information before they die.

Especially news about becoming an immortal, about the immortal realm, and about that true immortal.

Within the Primordial Ancient Mine, an ancient being from the same era as the Qilin Ancient Emperor and the Myriad Dragon Emperor was the first to awaken, actively emitting fluctuations of thought filled with astonishment and doubt, urgently pressing for answers.

What exactly happened on the path to immortality?

"Was that truly a visitor from the Immortal Realm? What is the Immortal Realm like?"

"Above the Emperor Realm, is there truly a Celestial Realm? How does one break through to that realm?"

These dark sovereigns, who have lived for millions of years, are now filled with an unprecedented sense of bewilderment.

What happened today has completely overturned their understanding and surpassed all ancient historical records and deductions.

However, after a brief inquiry, those ancient beings immediately realized an even more horrifying truth.

The states of the Qilin Ancient Emperor, the Myriad Dragon Emperor, and the Human Emperor underwent a fundamental and earth-shattering change.

“Your bodies…your lifespan! This…”

"After reaching the ultimate sublimation, the Dao Fruit returned, not only without exhausting its vital energy, but on the contrary... on the contrary, it is so vigorous and abundant?!"

The Supreme Being within the Primordial Ancient Mine shares the same origin as the Ancient Emperor Qilin and the Emperor of Ten Thousand Dragons, and thus possesses the most acute senses.

They clearly sensed that the originally depleted imperial essence of these two old friends was now flowing like a surging galaxy, radiating vitality far exceeding that of their peak.

Their divine senses immediately swept towards the human emperor, and they found the same thing!

The three supreme beings who returned from the Immortal Path did not suffer any backlash or near-death due to their extreme sublimation. Instead, they reigned supreme over the world with an unprecedented peak imperial demeanor.

"Five thousand years! Your lifespans... have been increased by at least five thousand years out of thin air!"

An ancient emperor who had proclaimed himself emperor since the Primordial Era spoke with a trembling voice, revealing a discovery that caused the hearts of all the supreme beings in the forbidden zones to stop.

The void trembled silently, and all paths groaned in sorrow.

All forbidden zones fell silent, but beneath that silence lurked a far more turbulent madness of greed, doubt, and disbelief than ever before.

The path to immortality is not broken, and hope remains. These three emperors and rulers who have returned alive may hold the true secret to becoming immortal.

Above the silent Big Dipper, the imperial might and the laws of the royal path collided silently, and a new storm seemed to be brewing quietly.

All the supreme beings are waiting for an answer, an answer that would make them strive for the ultimate elevation and fight for it at all costs.

Their divine senses collided wildly between heaven and earth, constantly scrutinizing the three living survivors.

They carefully examined the condition of the three of them.

As dark sovereigns who severed themselves and then sealed themselves within the immortal source, they generally lived for hundreds of thousands of years, and some even for millions of years.

Those most sensitive to qi, blood, and lifespan, after a thorough examination, could confirm that these three truly possessed the peak imperial destiny of five thousand years.

"Were those five collisions, those five clashes?"

One of the supreme beings recalled the five unprecedented and enormous impacts that had previously struck the heavens and earth.

That immense and terrifying amount of vital energy poured down from the path to immortality, disappearing into this world.

Each impact was terrifying, yet each impact also brought unparalleled fortune. "What exactly happened on the Immortal Path?"

This was a question everyone was eagerly awaiting, and they all hoped to get an answer. The three somewhat dazed ancient emperors and great emperors hesitated for a long while before finally replying.

"The gates to immortality have been opened!"

"Where is that immortal who came from the Immortal Realm?"

"There are no more immortals, none left!"

The three responded in this way, and the riot in the penalty area immediately escalated further, becoming completely uncontrollable.

Not only here, but even in the underworld and the ancestral star of the Overlord Body, which are infinitely far away from this area, the will of supreme powerhouses is being revived.

The fluctuations of this great battle were so intense that all the top powerhouses in the entire universe were revived at this time.

Upon hearing these words and news, no one could remain calm.

Moreover, putting aside the possibility of them becoming immortals, their current situation and state alone are enough to make countless people blush.

He clearly had little time left in his life and was about to pass away.

As a result, after venturing onto the path to immortality, his lifespan increased by five thousand years simply because he stood at the entrance of the Immortal Realm for a while.

It wasn't just one person, but all three of them, who each gained an additional five thousand years.

To continue the reign of the emperor for another five thousand years is something that countless top-tier ancient emperors and celestial beings have pursued their entire lives.

The fact that the Emperor of the Mythical Era could refine the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, which could extend a person's lifespan by two thousand years, prompted the Celestial Venerables in the Forbidden Zone to voluntarily leave the Forbidden Zone.

Together with the Emperor, they will rule the entire universe.

But now it's not two thousand years, it's a full five thousand years.

For the Great Emperor and the Ancient Emperor, this also represents half of their peak lifespan.

There may even be more than that.

Just walking around the entrance of the Path to Immortality can bring such a big improvement; what if you actually go inside?

Rumble!
At the location of the Ancestral Star of the Overlord Body, three Immortal Sources were simultaneously shattered.

Then three purple beams of light pierced the sky and headed straight for this place.

On the contrary, it wasn't just them; another direction confirmed that the dark turmoil would not erupt, and might even remain stable.

The Lord of the Divine Court also transformed into an unprecedented rainbow of light, heading straight for this place.

Not only him, but also an old man in a Taoist robe, looking very old and as if he might pass away at any moment, was carrying a wood-chopping knife and also heading towards this area.

Others hadn't seen it clearly or understood it fully, but this group of outsiders, after this turn of events, keenly noticed a point.

Or rather, many cultivators in the illusory realm who were observing from the sidelines had already vaguely discovered the truth of the matter.

"Those who stirred up dark turmoil and launched terrifying massacres were basically all killed by the celestial realm that descended upon them, and they had to be slaughtered as easily as cutting melons and vegetables."

Those who had not instigated any dark upheavals were spared and even received this earth-shattering opportunity.

Their peak lifespan lasted for five thousand years.

But perhaps he was not qualified in other aspects, or perhaps he had once cut himself in the process. Even if he returned to his peak, he was still not favored by the true immortals, so he had no chance to enter the immortal realm.

But others are different.

"If someone hadn't severed their own life, and was a peerless genius of this era, they might have been able to directly enter the Immortal Realm!"

Some people have made this guess and think it's highly likely.

It's not just them making this guess; even those within the restricted area are making similar guesses.

Even with such speculation and understanding of this situation, it's impossible for those within the restricted area to isolate themselves and stop venturing out.

They waited millions of years to become immortals, and now the opportunity to become immortals is right in front of them. Can they afford to miss it?
Absolutely not!

Even if they couldn't go to the Immortal Realm, extending their lifespan by five thousand years would be a great joy for them.

Therefore, the increasingly grand and powerful divine thoughts collided fiercely between heaven and earth. People who had a fairly good relationship with each other were all frantically asking the Qilin Ancient Emperor, the Myriad Dragon Emperor, and the human emperor who had continued his peak imperial destiny for five thousand years about the specific details of their path to immortality.

The expressions of the three of them were slightly strange.

The moment they rushed off the path to immortality, they all received a telepathic message from Wang Mingyuan.

They all understood Wang Mingyuan's requirements and standards.

Therefore, they all remained silent at this time.

After some hesitation, the answer given was rather definite.

"After defeating us all, that figure shook his head, punched through the path to immortality, and returned to the Immortal Realm!"

"His coming down from the Immortal Realm seems to be just for fun, without any real intention!"

"Then how could so many people have died before?"

"They encountered a figure who resembled an immortal, and wanted to compare their strengths, to gauge whether there was a new realm above the Great Emperor, and also to assess whether they themselves could fight a true immortal..."

They provided partial answers, but the answers were not complete.

They didn't say that Wang Mingyuan and the True Immortal were the same person, which is the most crucial point.

At this time, the fog and passages in the path to immortality gradually rose, but they were still not completely open.

Amidst the intense anticipation of everyone, the three fully-formed Overlords had not yet truly arrived in this area, while the Lord of the Divine Court and the Woodcutter were also observing.

Above the Big Dipper, in the area where the Southern Desert is located, a loud Buddhist chant suddenly resounded.

"Amitabha!"

A towering Buddha statue rose from that area.

It was an incomparably enormous figure, reaching the starry sky above and treading on the netherworld below, displaying the most supreme aura of an emperor.

However, his appearance was so distinctive that everyone above the Big Dipper could see and recognize him at a glance.

Not only the Big Dipper, but throughout the entire universe, across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, countless cultivators recognized that person's appearance.

That is the appearance of Amitabha Buddha, and also the image of Amitabha Buddha.

Millions of years of accumulated faith gathered and coalesced there, transforming into pure Buddha statues.

Then the ancient Buddha opened its palms, and countless teleportations radiated light throughout the vast universe, sending one Buddhist disciple and believer after another into them.

The Buddha's palm was outstretched, as if it were a world unto itself.

Countless cultivators were encompassed and contained within that world.

After Amitabha Buddha's body of faith displayed a realm and strength no less than that of a peak emperor.

Holding a vajra between heaven and earth, he chanted a great Buddhist mantra throughout his life.

Amidst the shocked, expectant, and hesitant gazes of countless cultivators, he rushed onto the path to immortality.

The Vajra Pestle cleared the way, a single, devastating strike piercing through the endless chaotic energy and celestial light, revealing the scene at the end of the immortal path. (End of Chapter)