Chapter 1569: Universe Center

Volume Three

Chapter 1573: Center of the Universe

Blue light rain danced, brilliant and beautiful. These were fragments of immortal gold, rushing into the deepest parts of the universe, pulverizing many great stars as they went, like a dazzling fireworks display.

It was a magnificent and astonishing sight!

"Roar..."

In the depths of the vast cosmos, within a magnificent heavenly palace suspended in primordial chaos, a furious roar echoed. The figure there received a crystalline fragment, turning it between his fingers, his eyes revealing infinite coldness.

"Your sun is setting, you are old and frail. Let you flaunt your power for a time; when I rule the universe, I will rewrite all old orders!"

With the Emperor Pagoda destroyed, this majestic figure, shrouded in chaotic mist, sat on the highest throne. His expression was cold, his voice deep, yet he remained strong, confident, and utterly domineering.

In the Big Dipper Starfield, all the Sages were in an uproar.

Everyone was shocked. It was incredibly powerful; just a single slap had shattered the thirty-three-story Heavenly Pagoda, forged from Eternal Azure Gold, turning it into a vast shower of brilliant light that vanished into the depths of the universe.

What immense might and dominance! The Lord of the Primeval Forbidden Zone had utterly disdained this immortal material, shattering it with a single palm strike!

In the various Life Forbidden Zones, several ancient Supremes remained indifferent. It was clear someone had intended to provoke trouble and test the existence within the Primeval Abyss, but it had ended so abruptly.

The nine sacred mountains of the Primeval Forbidden Zone had collapsed, leaving vast ruins beneath, shrouded in mist. Yet, it didn't appear desolate; instead, it made the area even more unfathomable and awe-inspiring.

Outside, the great fissure of the Immortal Road grew ever larger, and five continents emitted a faint light. The massive five-colored altar seemed to be reviving, poised to open a grand gateway.

On Big Dipper, even Quasi-Emperors were extremely cautious, no longer daring to act recklessly. The previous incident was a clear warning to all: extinguishing the divine sense of a soon-to-be-enlightened being and destroying a dao artifact was enough to make anyone tremble with fear.

Even so, the number of Sages continued to grow. From all realms and ancient life origins, anyone who had achieved something significant did not want to miss this, and they all rushed to the scene.

Those with limited lifespans formed the main force, showing the most fearlessness. Death meant little to them, as they were already facing that moment anyway. If they could fight their way through, it would lead to another world and eternal life!

Other supreme powerhouses, naturally more arrogant, believed they were certainly not inferior to some old, fading individuals. Grand Sages and Patriarchs, at the peak of their power, all converged near the Buried Emperor Star.

Of course, they wouldn't contend with the ancient Supremes. They understood their place; even if they were revered as the strongest on a major star in their own domain, here, even a dragon would have to coil, and a tiger would have to crouch, not daring to be presumptuous. Most of these individuals waited outside the starfield for their opportunity, knowing that their time would come after the Supremes had finished their conflicts. They were well aware of their status and qualifications.

The Big Dipper Starfield was engulfed in turbulent currents, and the tension grew increasingly intense. Eventually, the entire ancient star began to glow, and all beings awaited the opening of the Immortal Road.

Meanwhile, the colossal beams of light piercing through the thirty-three heavens from within the major Forbidden Zones grew even more brilliant. The Supremes, once invincible throughout the heavens and earth and rulers of the ancient cosmos, had almost all awakened!

This atmosphere was suffocating. As days passed, even the Sages' taut nerves were on the verge of breaking. Everyone was anxious and trembling with trepidation.

Millennia of waiting were about to culminate in that single, instantaneous opening, which would bring about the greatest upheaval to the mortal realm. Breaking into the Immortal Realm and achieving ascension was every cultivator's dream.

Immortals were unseen; it seemed no one had ever successfully forced their way into the Immortal Realm. All these accumulated questions—the hopes of the Ancient Heavenly Venerates from the Mythological Era, the aspirations of the Emperors from the Archaic Era, and the expectations of the Great Emperors of the Primeval Human Race—were all about to conclude and yield a result!

This was the calm before the storm!

By this point, no one provoked trouble, no one engaged in combat. Even some beings emerging from the Forbidden Zones remained low-key. For a time, the entire world seemed to have lost its voice.

"Should we go to Big Dipper? It's about to become the strongest battlefield of all time. Even if there's no hope of becoming an immortal, we should at least witness it!"

"We must go. The trials on the ancient roads have reached their peak, and the ultimate competition for the Emperor's Road is still of unknown timing. We should go to the Buried Emperor Star!"

"How can we miss this? Supremes from eons past are appearing; perhaps ancient Emperors and Great Emperors from bygone eras will also make an appearance. Regardless, such supreme existences should be witnessed!"

"Indeed, perhaps even Ancient Heavenly Venerates from the Mythological Era will appear. The most incredible era has arrived; how can we miss it? Even if we can't participate, witnessing it is essential!"

On the Human Race's ancient road, young, rising Sages were all discussing this. Recently, the Big Dipper's events had stirred all corners of the universe, and every powerhouse who heard of it was discussing and paying close attention.

This was not limited to just this road; on the ancient roads of the Sacred Spirits, the Divine Race, the Ancient Royal Families—on all these supreme paths, everyone gazed towards the Big Dipper Starfield, awaiting that moment.

It was unknown how many had set off, rushing towards the Buried Emperor Star. Even if they couldn't participate, they wanted to witness the most glorious spectacle and hear the fiercest and strongest battle song of the Immortal Road!

"Boom!"

With a mighty roar, the heavens and earth split apart. A Dao body streaked across the sky, causing many stars to tremble and shaking the vast star sea.

"Who is that? So powerful and overbearing?"

In a Sacred City on an adjacent ancient road, many people exclaimed in surprise as they watched the figure traverse the galaxy and disappear into the distance, their faces filled with awe.

"It's Taichu! He was the first to carve his name onto the crystal stele of the Ultimate Ancient Road!"

Someone surprisingly recognized him, having had the fortune to see him from afar once. Now revealing his origin, it immediately drew gasps of surprise from some.

In the cosmos, there were many ancient roads, but only the strongest, by breaking their shackles and making the ultimate leap, could reach the final Heavenly Pass and leave their name.

The first to arrive would always leave a deep impression. His swift departure towards an unknown starfield naturally captured everyone's attention.

Another violent tremor. Many figures streaked across the sky, each possessing immense power, shaking the Sacred City below to the brink of collapse. All these individuals could traverse the universe by their own might.

"They are all individuals whose names are on the crystal stele, the supreme powerhouses from various ancient roads! To think they've all set off—are they all going to the Big Dipper Starfield to witness this?!"

Undeniably, the Big Dipper Starfield had become the center of the entire universe, drawing attention from all directions. Ten thousand races anticipated, and all the great events converged there.

Beneath the brilliant starry sky, a slender figure appeared, enveloped by one hundred and eight divine rings, emerging with a transcendent aura. He was utterly sacred, even his hair imbued with a golden luster, making him brilliantly radiant, like the Son of the Sun descending upon the world.

It was Yaoguang, who had been missing for many years, now appearing on the ancient road. He was serene and tranquil, his body radiating a crystalline, precious glow, his eyes deep. He murmured to himself, "Is it finally opening? I should return as well. Quasi-Emperor bones, ancient Supreme blood—this will be an unprecedented feast!"

In an instant, he vanished.

Boom!

Another deafening roar. A terrifying figure appeared, taking one step after another, causing many stars to recede beneath his feet. He possessed an aura capable of engulfing mountains and rivers.

"Who is that person? Why is he so unique? It's as if he could dominate the entire universe, as if he alone could become an Emperor. That demeanor emanates from his very bones!"

People were shocked, feeling an ultimate suppression. He seemed to stand supreme above and below, looking down on all realms throughout eternity. That person's aura, his every move, was like a Human Emperor descending!

"He is... Emperor!"

"What? A Great Emperor or an Ancient Emperor?" Those unaware exclaimed, their faces filled with horror.

"No, his name is Emperor. He once inscribed his name before the formidable pass of the One True Road, ranking fiftieth. The name 'Emperor' itself implies extreme terror and power."

In the Archaic Era, this name once startled immortals with its appearance, creating a huge stir. This single individual killed all the contenders for the Emperor's Road who had reached the ultimate Heavenly Pass at that time.

But in the end, he sighed softly at that formidable pass, did not enter, turned his back, and departed!

When someone revealed this secret, the people on the ancient roads in the starfield were stunned. How powerful must he be? He killed everyone, surely becoming the supreme ruler of the world, astonishing and invincible? Yet he chose to leave!

He chose to seal himself within the source, waiting to appear in this era. Now that he had emerged again, no one knew what kind of storm he would stir up!

"It's just that the waters of the Buried Emperor Star are too deep. If he goes there so powerfully, he'll likely have to coil up and be unable to resist when facing the ancient Supremes."

One great figure after another headed towards Big Dipper, leaving those on the ancient roads speechless. This, in turn, attracted even more people to go, all eager to see what would unfold.

People were very clear-headed. They couldn't contend with the ancient Supremes, nor could they vie for the Immortal Gate. Otherwise, even if their power surged ten thousand times, they would be annihilated. Now, they were merely going to witness the opening of a golden era of prosperity!

Influenced by this, more and more people gathered. A storm formed on the ancient roads, with everyone converging towards that specific coordinate: all Sages setting out!

"The seal on Flying Immortal Star has loosened, and the crusaders are on the move again! A grand offensive that could shatter heavens and earth has begun once more!"

On this day, news arrived that in a distant starfield, many ancient great clans had gathered, including numerous supreme powerhouses who had been sealed since ancient times!

"They are amassing their forces. Do they seek the Immortal Bell, or do they wish to control the Desolate Pagoda, or perhaps attack the Buried Emperor Star, hoping to become immortals? These must all be their objectives!"

It wasn't just them; the Ziwei Starfield, Gouchen Starfield, Tongtian Starfield, Amitabha Starfield, Huosang Starfield, Yuhua Starfield, Eternal Starfield, and many other life-bearing regions all surged into action.

Ten thousand divine demon cavalry traversed the universe, and a million powerhouses crossed into Big Dipper. This was a crazy era. After enduring for eons, all cultivators and numerous powerhouses could no longer sit still; all those capable were rushing towards the Buried Emperor Star.

The heavens were about to collapse, the earth was about to crumble; even if nothing was happening, something was bound to happen!

The universe was vast and boundless. Not to mention weaker races, but the powerful races, those capable of traversing the universe, numbered in the tens of thousands. All of them converging on a single region promised a terrifying storm.

In the starry sky, a middle-aged monk, his face full of compassion, sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, as if he hadn't moved for a thousand years, almost submerged in dust. At this moment, he stood up and stepped into the starry void, followed by Golden Cicada behind him.

In another starfield, an old man, appearing incredibly simple and naturally poised, rode on the back of a green ox. He too had set off, heading into the ancient star domains.

"Boom!"

Ten days later, an earth-shattering roar erupted in the Big Dipper Starfield. From the central life-bearing star, a world-shaking divine power burst forth, rapidly spreading into the cosmos, causing many stars to explode!