Man is covering the sky, the system is perfect

"what?!"

A deafening roar ripped through the void, as if even the long river of time was shaken and rippled.

Even after countless shocks that overturned our understanding, the secrets revealed by the gatekeeper of the "Immortal Realm" still resounded like billions of thunderbolts under the sky, shaking the stars of eternity.

Immortal! Immortal King! Pinnacle of Humanity! Supreme Realm!

Each word is like a cleaving axe, splitting through ignorance and illuminating the way forward, yet carrying a suffocating heaviness.

These titles not only confirm the age-old speculation of all living beings that there is indeed a higher level above the Great Emperor.

It reveals even more cruelly that the road was far longer, more dangerous, and more boundless than imagined.

It turns out that being an emperor is not the end of cultivation, but merely the beginning of a journey.

The subsequent layers of realms, like ancient towers soaring into the clouds, each requiring blood and bone to pave and time to forge.

"There are...so many realms?!"

Not only were the hearts and minds of all living beings shaken, but even the most powerful figures who once suppressed an era, such as the current emperor, the ancient emperor of Qilin, and the emperor of ten thousand dragons who stood before the immortal gate, were plunged into unprecedented shock and silence.

Their imperial bodies trembled slightly, and their eyes shot out a light that pierced through the star field, as if they had glimpsed an infinitely extending ladder to heaven.

He himself had only just stepped into the first stage.

On the city wall, the general, clad in celestial golden armor and exuding an aura of profound mystery, remained calm, as if he were already accustomed to such horror.

His voice boomed, carrying a hint of ancient vicissitudes, yet it was as unquestionable as the will of Heaven.

“That’s how it is!”

"The world you inhabit is merely a fragment of the primordial ancient realm after its destruction during the Immortal Ancient Era, a unique and strange world."

In the distant ancient times, the primordial world was vast and boundless, capable of nurturing true immortals and raising immortal kings!
The laws are complete, and immortal matter permeates the air. For the Supreme Being, this is merely the starting point on the path to immortality; living for millions of years is commonplace.

He paused slightly, his gaze sweeping over the three supreme beings like a cold lightning bolt, revealing a hint of undisguised amazement.

"And you, in this barren and desolate cage where the laws are incomplete, have actually managed to break through the shackles of heaven and earth and step into the realm of the supreme beings. This is already an act against the heavens!"

Even more unbelievable is that multiple supreme beings could emerge in the same era… This in itself is a miracle.

He frankly admitted that in his own complete world, the environment for cultivation was far superior to this place, and it would not be difficult for a supreme being to live for tens of thousands of years or even longer.

Even so, breaking through the barrier between immortals and mortals and stepping into the realm of immortality is extremely difficult.

In contrast, the cultivators of this realm struggle to survive in despair and fight bloody battles in the Dharma-ending Age.

Every person who achieves the Supreme Realm possesses a foundation so solid, combat prowess so formidable, and will so unwavering that even those of similar cultivation level in the Immortal Realm would be ashamed of themselves.

"This is the legacy left behind by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor... Squeezing out potential in extreme conditions and transcending oneself in the face of life and death!"

The commander muttered to himself, a hint of awe in his voice.

"This method points directly to the Great Dao! While the ancient immortal methods emphasize accumulation and use immortal substances to prolong life, like boiling a frog in warm water, their limits... may ultimately be inferior."

This was told to him by Wang Mingyuan; he hadn't known it before.

However, he actually had some knowledge of the whereabouts of the Desolate Emperor, and knew that the Desolate Emperor's realm had reached an incredible level.

Because when the world was in its most chaotic and collapsing state, the Desolate Emperor once found them and rebuilt a world.

During that period, the Desolate Emperor's realm had already surpassed the ordinary, and he had gone far into the Immortal King realm, even killing his way in and out of the alien realm seven times.

He can already be considered the strongest being to emerge from the ancient primordial world.

But later, the Desolate Emperor set foot on the Boundary Sea and disappeared without a trace.

As chaos ensued, the battles became increasingly terrifying, and the world shattered further.

The original imperial city, which had been reunited, once again turned into more fragments, drifting between heaven and earth.

They then completely severed ties with that world.

The commander's words, like a heavy yet magnificent scroll slowly unfolding, revealed the cruel truth and the faint hope.

The upper limit of this world has been locked.

Normally, the Supreme Being is the limit, and only one Emperor can appear in the same era.

The reason why Wanlonghuang and others were able to coexist in the world was actually because they cut themselves and entered the forbidden zone.

Normally, as this gatekeeper of the Immortal Realm said, only one supreme being can appear in an era, and after that, the world must wait for a cooling-off period of tens of thousands of years.

Sometimes, it can take even longer than tens of thousands of years.

That is the heavens and earth accumulating strength and restoring themselves.

Because at this moment, this world is extremely weak compared to the chaotic ancient era and the immortal ancient era.

"The world is fragmented, its laws are incomplete, and the substances for longevity are scarce..."

To become an immortal here is comparable to a mortal crossing the boundary sea with their physical body!

The defending general sighed.

"To reach this level, you need talent, physical constitution, bloodline, and perseverance—none of these can be lacking."

If I had been born in the ancient immortal era, I might already be a true immortal, and might even have a chance to glimpse the realm of kings.

However, times have changed.

The ancient immortal techniques require a vast amount of time and immortal substances to slowly refine and accumulate, and these are precisely the two things that this world lacks most right now.

The laws of the Heaven-Covering Sect are different; they are the Dao forged in blood and fire, creating possibilities from the impossible and forging a path to survival from the most desperate situations!
With an unbreakable foundation, one's combat strength among peers is astonishing. Once a breakthrough is achieved, the possibilities are endless.

If we could extend the lifespan of the current emperors, giving them enough time to accumulate knowledge, comprehend, and strive for breakthroughs, breaking free from constraints to truly become immortals, or even achieve the status of a mortal immortal, it wouldn't be a pipe dream!

Finally, the Human Emperor's eyes blazed with intense light, as if two divine suns were burning, and he asked the most crucial and awe-inspiring question.

"So... in your realm, there still exists a complete and flawless supreme method that can lead directly to the realm of True Immortals or even... Immortal Kings?!"

There was an imperceptible tremor in his voice.

This is not just an inquiry, but a longing, a cry from a creature trapped at the bottom of a well for countless years, finally seeing the light of day at the well's mouth.

On the city wall, the figure of the defending general appeared even more majestic and unfathomable amidst the ethereal mist.

He was silent for a moment, as if weighing his options or reminiscing.

Finally, a deep and majestic voice slowly descended, each word as heavy as stardust.

"There is indeed a tradition... but whether that path is correct and whether we can continue to walk it today are all questions."

The world has changed so much, and the times are vastly different now. The world today can no longer support true immortals like those of the ancient times.

The path is not wrong, but between such natural enemies, there isn't much time, nor is there any possibility of taking that final step.

Upon hearing these words, the stars in the heavens seemed to dim. A greater sense of shock and heaviness swept over them.

This means that the gate to the immortal realm before us is not a simple passage to ascension; behind it may lie a cause and effect spanning countless eras.

The road ahead is now clear, but it is more dangerous and more turbulent than we imagined!
Even the human emperor and the two ancient rulers were saddened upon hearing these words. But even with this slight sadness, the road ahead was not as glorious as they had envisioned.

But it still greatly excited them.

After all, we can see a completely new path, instead of groping in the dark and moving forward in the fog as before.

"How can one obtain such a method?"

What do we need to give up?

They asked again.

This most crucial question silenced the entire universe.

Everyone watched intently, awaiting a response.

Faced with such a question, the gatekeeper general, clad in golden armor, remained calm and composed.

He would have felt a little flustered and uneasy before.

Because after the world was shattered, the descendants who survived in the original imperial city did not actually have many methods to become immortals.

At most, they are only at the level of True Immortal.

But when Wang Mingyuan took the initiative to find them, arrived in their territory, and killed the powerful and terrifying Dark Emperor who had been born on that land tainted by dark matter, purifying that dark world...

This world then possessed methods for those at the level of True Immortals and above.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation Heavenly Technique was left behind by that person.

This cultivation technique was extremely famous during the ancient times of immortality. It was a supreme scripture left behind by the most powerful immortal kings in the world.

It is said that with its supreme supernatural powers and divine strength, it can construct a true cycle of six realms of reincarnation.

Not only the Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Technique, but that person also pulled out several True Immortal-level inheritances from their memories.

There are even techniques like the Kunpeng Treasure Technique, the Grass Character Sword Manual, and the True Phoenix Treasure Technique...

Each of these lineages is among the most supreme in the world, belonging to the level of Immortal Kings.

As a result, all these items were laid out in front of them, and they could choose freely. The exchange conditions offered by Wang Mingyuan were also very favorable.

As long as one makes a promise with their Dao heart, is willing to protect the Primordial Imperial City, is willing to protect the Primordial Ancient Realm, and is willing to fight on the front lines against darkness.

Once you have made corresponding contributions and reached the required level of strength, you can naturally exchange them for the corresponding scriptures.

Even if one has only made a vow of Dao heart and has only reached the required level of cultivation, without having made many achievements, one can still obtain a scripture of the True Immortal level as a reference.

When this standard was stated, the Human Emperor remained silent, while the Dragon Emperor and the Ancient Qilin Emperor seemed to be both crying and laughing.

Such easy conditions made them feel happy, but at the same time sad.

They felt deeply troubled that after paying such a high price, such a top-tier item was given to them so easily.

The general guarding the pass paused again, recalling what Wang Mingyuan had said earlier.

"In fact, there is no need to use the methods of becoming an immortal from the ancient times. There is another path to immortality in this world!"

"what?"

The three emperor-level figures standing before the gate of the "Immortal Realm" were simultaneously shaken, and the heavens and earth trembled as well.

"Such a method does indeed exist!"

They were extremely surprised, but the descendant of the Seven Kings and the general guarding the pass was very calm and composed.

"Have you even lost this aspect of your heritage?"

The methods of your practice are completely different from those of ours.

Not for any other reason, but because it was during the chaotic ancient era, the most desperate period of time for heaven and earth.

During a time of great devastation for the entire world, an unparalleled genius was born.

He built upon the cultivation methods of the ancient immortal era, creating a unique method of cultivation that belonged only to him, opening up an unprecedented path of cultivation, and establishing a distinctive method of cultivation…

He was a descendant of the Emperor of Time, and as he spoke, his eyes revealed a look of longing and nostalgia.

Because, nominally speaking, the Desolate Emperor is one of his bloodline ancestors, belonging to his lineage.

The deeds and great achievements of the people in this lineage are certainly worth remembering, and he would feel very proud when he spoke of them.

"what?"

The crowd was astonished. Even the Celestial Venerable, who had been sealed away since the mythological era and now lived in a forbidden zone, was bewildered upon hearing such words.

Because they truly didn't understand this, the general guarding this place, a descendant of the Stone King, showed some dissatisfaction on his face, and his tone became cold.

Have you even forgotten this part of the past?

"Haven't you been searching for immortals all along?"

"You may have all forgotten Shi Hao's name, but you should still remember the title 'Desolate Emperor,' right?"

boom!
It was like a thunderclap that exploded between heaven and earth. Even Zhang Bairen, who had some understanding of the Chaotic Ancient Era and the Immortal Ancient Era in the Void God Realm, was shocked and delighted.

"The Desolate Emperor has become an immortal?"

The ancient emperor Qilin was awe-inspiring.

This is an age-old question with no real answer, but everyone speculates that someone must have become an immortal.

Because there are only three immortal artifacts in the world, and the Desolate Tower belonging to the Desolate Emperor is the earliest.

A desolate tower, a celestial bell, and an immortal cauldron forged by the Emperor.

Of all the celestial artifacts in this world, only one was crafted by a Celestial Venerable whose creation is clearly documented.

However, the Emperor is not recorded as having become an immortal in any of the records, and everyone knows this clearly.

The ancient emperors and supreme beings within the forbidden zone were exceptionally aware of this.

After all, both the Celestial Venerable of Longevity and the Celestial Venerable of Freedom survived. The Celestial Venerable of Longevity was clearly involved in that incident back then. At that time, the Emperor had already opened the passage and was about to ascend to immortality with his entire sect.

But at the last moment, he was blocked again and ambushed by the Immortal Emperor and many other figures.

They should have launched a fierce attack on the Emperor at the most crucial moment when he exerted his power, causing the Emperor to suffer severe damage.

That person was probably the closest to becoming an immortal in all recorded history, because he truly had the ability to open the path to immortality.

From then on, no one else came close to him.

Unexpectedly, today, I learned from this gatekeeper of the "Immortal Realm" that someone has actually succeeded.

It was the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, who had been recorded but never truly seen by anyone.

"He became an immortal, not because he opened the path to the immortal realm at the right time, but because he perfected his cultivation realm through his own comprehension and then broke through to the True Immortal realm?" (End of Chapter)