Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

[The Xuanwu Emperor's majestic voice resonated with a trembling intensity.]

[It seems they were expecting your despairing reaction.]

That brings him a wonderful sense of pleasure.

[Above in the void, those who had been blocked by your three ink-splashed sword marks also heard this.]

[The old monster of the Great Cang royal family, a great Confucian scholar of the academy, and the master of the Dongyi Pavilion.]

[I was initially angry and frustrated that you broke through their combined blockade.]

They were still trying to figure out how to salvage the situation, communicating with each other telepathically.

[Then you merged with the Heavenly Dao and entered the Eighth Realm, leaving me utterly astonished and incredulous.]

[At this moment, still in a daze, they heard Emperor Xuanwu's words again.]

[My thoughts are completely frozen and stagnant; I am lost in thought and my mind is blank.]

[Even as you ascended the Taiyuan Hall, Lü Zhen and Pang Hai did not relax their vigilance.]

[Even more cautious.]

Witnessing you enter the eighth realm fills me with joy, and I feel that your chances of escaping your destined calamity have increased.

Now, with just one sentence from Emperor Xuanwu, they have been utterly plunged into an abyss of desolation.

Pei Qingyu's brows furrowed, and her invisible, ethereal sword spirit surged violently.

[I felt deeply worried but also utterly powerless.]

You have already merged with the Heavenly Dao and entered the Eighth Realm.

That was a realm she couldn't reach at the moment.

Even those at the pinnacle of human power are powerless to participate in this grand scheme.

Gong Si lightly touched the air with her bare feet and curled up again.

[The little voice inside me is trembling and screaming, clutching my knees.]

She knew that her master had instructed her to intervene when you were in danger.

Although the previous game was dangerous, you maintained the upper hand throughout.

[Furthermore, he broke through the blockade, ascended to the Taiyuan, and merged with the Heavens to enter the Eighth Realm.]

If things go smoothly like this, the calamity can be averted.

Why would Master give her such instructions?

We're doomed.

She hasn't yet ascended to the position of Holy Sect Master, and she's unwilling to let her story end here.

Wei Zhi heard what Emperor Xuanwu had said.

[The void froze as if struck by lightning; the faces of all beings, distorted by disbelief, were etched with astonishment.]

Looking through the thin veil at the open doors of Taiyuan Palace is like gazing into an abyss.

Her gaze was filled with accusation.

[By imperial decree of Emperor Xuanwu, Han Jing is to command the Imperial Guards and escort you to the capital.]

[Wasn't I supposed to be protecting you from being killed?]

Why is it that now they're sacrificing themselves to avert disaster?

Was it all part of his conspiracy?

Why?

Countless questions raced through Wei Zhi's mind.

Finally, she looked at your figure standing silently before the Taiyuan Palace.

[The Path to Harmony with Heaven, the Eighth Realm in the Mortal World.]

What an ethereal and proud demeanor!

Ironically, you have now gone to great lengths to storm the capital and ascend to the summit of Taiyuan.

However, what they faced was an even more dangerous malice.

Wei Zhi felt a strange, sharp pain in his heart.

I felt a sense of guilt and self-reproach that I had never experienced before.

She entered Taiyuan that day, requesting permission to protect you, on the grounds that the deal was not yet complete and you could not die too soon.

She herself chose to ignore the real reason and was unwilling to delve into it.

The matter remains unresolved.

But it must be admitted that...

She wants you... to live.

[As a result, whatever her reasons, her choice became your most fatal weakness.]

You have heard the words of the Xuanwu Emperor.

[An unusual calm within.]

[She even sensed Wei Zhi's emotions and gave him a reassuring look.]

You've long since abandoned all hope and wishful thinking about this hellish world.

[Except for those whose licenses you've already checked.]

You will assume the worst of everything.

[The Xuanwu Emperor sends you to the capital to use the power of the emperor to resist the impending calamity.]

This is merely the result of analysis based on the information brought by Wei Zhi.

Don't say there's no explicit guarantee.

Even if Emperor Xuanwu issues an imperial decree to protect you outright.

You can only believe about 90% of it at most.

Then came a great deal of doubt, and a thousand possibilities were mentally considered.

Am I... your nemesis?

That's an interesting statement.

Of the 12,837,694 possible endings you predicted.

I never imagined the Xuanwu Emperor would say something like that.

That's a pleasant surprise for you!

Damn it!

[You silently cursed inwardly, your mind remaining calm.]

This is a real dead end.

Even if one merges with the heavens and enters the eighth realm...

You still see no possibility of breaking the deadlock.

[Because no matter how high your current realm and status are, you cannot compare to the old Daoist who has truly forged his own unique path and completely controlled the power of heavenly punishment and lightning.]

[The old Taoist priest had already slain the immortals, who fell like rain afterward; his body perished and his Tao dissipated.]

Even if you resist with all your might.

[So all that can be achieved is a tragic ending.]

That was truly a humiliating and embarrassing experience for you.

"Gentlemen...we seem to be on the same page now, why not set aside our past grievances and join forces?"

You have ended the transmission process with "已".

[The old monster who conveyed his thoughts to the Great Azure Royal Family.]

You are unaware of their complex relationship with Emperor Xuanwu.

But as long as you understand that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, that's enough.

[The Xuanwu Emperor wants you to enter the capital, but they will try to prevent you from doing so.]

Now that Emperor Xuanwu wants you dead, surely they'd consider letting you live... right?

Your thoughts haven't settled yet.

Those who heard your divine message were all horrified.

Then, without hesitation, they withdrew and chose to protect themselves.

Oh dear...

The unexpected scene and the absurd sense of surprise actually lessened the oppressive feeling in my heart.

What if we're in a deadlock?

Let's take it one step at a time.

Isn't this how you got through it all?

[A ethereal, divine aura floats, the sun's corona revolves, and ribbons flutter gently.]

[Scarlet hair danced wildly.]

[The eighth realm, not belonging to the mortal realm, merges with the Dao of Heaven, embodying the supreme and unparalleled.]

[The strongest Heavenly Overlord Body in history possesses immense power.]

The heavens changed color, and everything crumbled and collapsed.

[A response to your concrete actions.]

[Emperor Xuanwu observed with dignified composure.]

"Having merged with the Heavens and entered the Eight Realms, I have learned the methods of the Eastern Barbarian Pavilion Master, but have attained an even more sublime meaning..."

"Your talent is unparalleled and astonishing, truly catching my eye."

Emperor Xuanwu praised it from a bird's-eye view.

"If I hadn't transformed myself into a calamity, and wished to eliminate you, I would have had to rely on the will of Heaven."

Your expression is serene.

[Listen to Emperor Xuanwu's final, compassionate words to those sentenced to death.]

Remember every word he said.

This is all important intelligence.

[I can unravel the truth behind this ghostly world for you.]

[The next moment.]

The majestic and revered voice of Emperor Xuanwu, commanding the common people, resounded from the Taiyuan Palace.

【"look back!"】

[These solemn words possess unquestionable authority; they are the commands of the Lord of Man.]

[You suddenly feel an overwhelming, crushing force, as if even your mighty body is being restrained.]

[And then he had no choice but to obey the decree.]

Your head trembled, as if an invisible hand was manipulating and twisting it; you forcefully used a mysterious technique to resist.

【Sudden.】

[Click!]

[A crisp sound of bones cracking.]

[Your mind takes a terrifying 180-degree turn.]

[As you command...]

【look back!】