Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

But this is not truly living a new life; it's more like a helpless slumber and waiting.

"And if you want to go further, to live out a third, fourth... life... and ultimately transcend,"

Jiang Hao's thoughts drifted to more distant legends, "The difficulty increases exponentially."

Each life requires a deeper understanding of the Great Dao than the previous one, and a more difficult transformation.

The requirements for Daoist heart, opportunity, and talent are so demanding that they could drive any genius to despair.

Ancient history vaguely mentions that the supreme Daoist master of the mythological era may not have disappeared, but rather embarked on such a long and lonely path.

But it was just a rumor, no one confirmed it, no one saw the Daoist Master afterward, and no one personally witnessed the successful examples in later generations.

Many supreme masters of forbidden zones have tried to explore this path throughout their long lives, but none have succeeded, leaving the road filled with the bones and sighs of the defeated.

To many, it is almost equivalent to a fictitious hypothesis.

But Jiang Hao doesn't think so.

He closed his eyes and looked inward at himself, feeling a more essential understanding of this universe after merging with the Heavenly Heart Imprint.

"This vast world was formed after the Immortal Realm collapsed. Its origin is flawed, and the world is incomplete."

He understood.

"Under the suppression of such incomplete laws of heaven and earth, it is almost impossible to achieve success in one lifetime and ascend to immortality directly."

So where does the road lead?

That is, quantitative change leads to qualitative change.

"If one lifetime isn't enough, then two lifetimes; if two lifetimes aren't enough, then three lifetimes... even five lifetimes, seven lifetimes..."

A clear thought arose in his mind.

"Quantitative change leads to qualitative change. In this flawed mortal world, through repeated and extremely difficult transformations, one constantly replenishes their origin, elevates their level of life, and finally... pushes open that gate to immortality!"

This path sounds uncertain, even insane, but based on his own understanding of the Great Dao and his knowledge as a transmigrator, Jiang Hao felt that, within the logic of this world, it might be the only correct direction.

It does not rely on external things, but relies entirely on its own struggle, transformation, and transcendence in the mortal world, turning every cycle of life and death into a stepping stone for progress.

"If one can truly achieve immortality through this method... then what is this path to immortality called?"

Jiang Hao pondered, and then a name naturally came to mind.

"Struggling in the mortal world, transforming with the passage of time, enduring countless tribulations without perishing... Such immortals should be called mortal immortals."

Yes, a celestial being in the mortal world.

This name, like a bolt of lightning, cleaved through the fog in his mind regarding the path to immortality, illuminating a possible path that, though vague, truly existed.

It is no longer just a vague rumor in ancient books, but has become a concrete goal.

Despite the long and uncertain road ahead, Jiang Hao's Dao heart became even more steadfast and clear at this moment.

He had the Imperial Scripture "Chaos Scripture" as his foundation, the near-immortal physique of the Chaos Body as his reliance, and the distant yet clear goal of becoming a Red Dust Immortal to guide his direction.

"Immortal of the Mortal World..." Jiang Hao murmured this heavy title.

That means there's no need to enter that ethereal immortal realm; one can experience countless hardships right here in the mundane world.

Through repeated rebirths and transformations over nearly infinite years, he eventually cultivated his own laws to the extreme, becoming a being comparable to or even surpassing a true immortal in the Immortal Realm!

This is a realm that is almost legendary.

The path of a mortal immortal is an absolutely lonely, difficult, and uncertain one.

But it is also the path to ultimate strength that relies entirely on oneself to surpass all limits!

Jiang Hao silently comprehended the vague information he had gleaned from the incomplete scriptures of the Ancient Emperor Heavenly Venerable and from his own resonance with the Heavenly Heart Imprint.

He possesses the elixir of immortality, which could serve as an important insurance policy and a backup plan.

The Chaos Body's potential, which is hailed as being close to that of an immortal, the Chaos Scripture which displays the quality of encompassing all things from the moment it is formed, and the invincible belief in his heart that has been tempered by trials, all give him enough confidence to look forward to that path full of legends and unknowns.

"However, that is in the distant future."

Because he is a chaotic being, and because of his strong foundation, his lifespan is much longer than that of ordinary cultivators.

This lifetime will last at least tens of thousands of years.

Jiang Hao collected his thoughts, and his eyes regained their clarity.

He has only just become emperor, and he still has a long time left in this life.

With his mind made up, the surging Daoist aura around Jiang Hao completely subsided.

He stood up, his black robes fluttering even without wind. After eighty years of seclusion, his cultivation was complete, and it was time for him to emerge.

Outside the door, Sect Master Li Daoran and several core elders, who had already sensed the commotion, were holding their breath and waiting.

When Li Daoran saw Jiang Hao's figure appear in its entirety, his aura deep and profound, without a trace of the outward sharpness he displayed during his seclusion in the early 1980s, a look of surprise and delight burst forth in his eyes.

"Your Majesty," he stepped forward, his voice trembling with excitement, "you've emerged from seclusion!"

"Sect Master, Elders, we've kept you waiting."

Jiang Hao smiled gently as he glanced at the crowd.

Li Daoran had already reached the peak of the Saint King realm, his aura solid and tangible. Several elders had also made progress. What pleased him most was the composure that naturally arose between their brows due to the sect's strength, a demeanor completely different from the cautiousness he remembered.

"Soon, soon!"

Elder Zhang, who had once raised him, walked up with a smile and examined him carefully.

"His breathing has stabilized, and his Dao injuries seem to be fully healed. Good, very good!"

"Grandpa Zhang, you look even more energetic than before."

Jiang Hao laughed.

"Thanks to you, the sect is now abundant in resources, and even this old bone of mine is benefiting, living a few more years to witness the prosperity of our Dao Seeking Sect!"

Elder Zhang stroked his beard, filled with emotion.

The group of people escorted Jiang Hao toward the main hall.

Along the way, many disciples rushed over upon hearing the news, standing at a distance, looking around excitedly, but not daring to approach and disturb them.

Jiang Hao saw many unfamiliar faces, with clear eyes and solid cultivation foundations, clearly all of whom were outstanding disciples he had recently taken in.

"The sect's current state far surpasses what I experienced back then," Jiang Hao exclaimed.

Li Daoran quickly said:

"It's all thanks to the Great Emperor's illustrious name. Now, not only Ziwei Ancient Star, but also dozens of star fields in the surrounding area, no one dares to easily provoke my Dao Seeking Sect. Recruiting disciples, selecting talents, and acquiring resources are all a hundred times smoother than before. When our disciples travel, as long as they mention the sect's name, they can usually receive some courtesy."

As he spoke, a proud glow spread across his face.

"What's even more gratifying is that the situation of our human race has greatly improved throughout the myriad worlds. Those powerful races that used to bully humans have now become much more restrained, at least openly, they no longer dare to act as recklessly as before. Many human branches in remote star regions are also living much better lives."

An elder in charge of external affairs added:

"Yes, Your Majesty. When people talk about our human race, they always mention your title of Chaos Emperor. This invisible deterrent is more powerful than a thousand words."

Jiang Hao listened and nodded slightly. This was one of the scenarios he had hoped to see when he was proving his Dao.