Chapter 1574: Path to Becoming an Immortal

The five continents glowed, gathering the primordial power of the universe. They drew in fragments of the Great Dao and essence from all directions, constructing a vast immortal array. This array then erupted with an overwhelming light, striking the path to immortality and assailing the gate.

This was a terrifying, universe-spanning offensive, powerful enough to astonish the world. Such divine power could even threaten Great Emperors. It was an unparalleled magical array.

Some had speculated that this array could enable mass ascension to immortality, and Ye Fan himself had suspected its connection to becoming an immortal. Today, it had revived, and in its first violent outburst, it shockingly revealed an aggressive aspect.

With a resounding boom, the enormous beam of light struck the gate, which was submerged in chaos. It created the most dazzling shower of light, causing the very heavens and earth in that area to tear apart and expand to immeasurable distances.

Everyone was horrified. The rift in the Southern Domain had extended into outer space, tearing apart many stars and engulfing numerous large ones. It was utterly terrifying.

Meanwhile, the ancient land of life in the Big Dipper remained intact, protected by a Great Emperor's array. Beams of light emanated from various locations, safeguarding all directions.

"Kill!" the seven Supremes roared. At this moment, they too brandished their Imperial Weapons, launching an assault towards the gate. They sought a definitive conclusion, believing this era should finally draw to a close.

Various Imperial Weapons soared, shattering the cosmos as they crashed against the stone gates, emitting deafening sounds like ancient chants.

"Boom!" Heaven and earth shook. Cracks appeared on the gate, and it briefly swung open, only to swiftly close again. It remained standing, uncollapsed.

"Mortal shackles, illuminate the Dao to see immortals!" These eight characters once again formed an imprint, echoing faintly in that place. Though weak and on the verge of fading, they were undeniably present.

"We don't need your lectures!" Stone Emperor roared, wielding his black halberd and bringing it down with his peerless divine might.

"Clang!" The Heavenly Desolation Halberd was sent flying, erupting showers of sparks. Each spark that shot into outer space was enough to extinguish dozens of stars, a terrifying sight.

Pitying all living beings? That was irrelevant to him. He had once been one of the primary instigators behind the dark turmoil, bathing the heavens in blood, all to better prepare for the arrival of this era.

The gate remained impenetrable. Even beings as powerful as the ancient Heavenly Venerates, Emperors, and Sovereigns found it incredibly difficult to move, proving unshakeable in the short term!

The five continents continued to glow, but this time, the light emanating from them was different. The five-element light beams reversed, transforming into a chaotic mass that fused various fragments of the Great Dao, achieving a unity of all Daos.

At this very moment, the Great Daos of the seven Supremes aligned, showing a tendency to unify, preparing to genuinely combine their power to assault the gate. Previously, they had been unable to attack in concert, only individually, due to mutual repulsion. Now, however, they had finally formed a true alliance to destroy the gate.

"Boom!" This was a world-shattering assault. The blue Qilin Staff, the brilliant Longevity Sword, and the dark Heavenly Desolation Halberd, among others, all erupted with power. With the seven Emperors making their move, the cosmos trembled.

"Boom!" In this world, if the seven Supremes could truly combine their might, no path would be impassable, no obstacle insurmountable! The five continents coalesced into a unique radiance, achieving the unity of all Daos, as if their individual paths had merged into one!

"In ancient times, this great array demanded immense effort from various races," said Longevity Heavenly Venerate. "After the true Chaos Body perished, it was refined by the Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate and subsequently reinforced by the blessings of countless generations."

At this moment, the combined beams of the seven Supremes coalesced, instantly piercing and shattering the stone gate. Past, present, and future all crumbled into dust.

Great Emperor-level powerhouses were supreme; they required no one's sermons, nor could anyone be their teacher. They charged directly in, determined to break into the Immortal Realm.

Beyond the domain, people were left stunned, almost speechless. It had taken the combined might of seven Supremes to open that gate. No wonder some Supremes in the past had ultimately fallen, their blood staining the Immortal Path; it was simply too difficult to breach.

The outcome of this era was now clear: they had succeeded, breaking through.

"Were they right, and was I wrong?" someone whispered from within the Primordial Ancient Mine, where others still lay dormant.

"Kill!" The seven Supremes, utilizing the array, shattered the Immortal Gate and charged straight in. Once inside, a vast immortal world seemed to stretch before them, with faint glimpses of vibrant life.

An aura permeated the air, seemingly capable of slowing the deep-seated decay of their bodies and extending their lives. For beings of their stature, what else could this be but something intrinsically linked to immortality?

"At the very end of the Immortal Path, there is a chaotic cavern!" Finally, they had reached the ultimate destination; there was nowhere further to go. Everything was about to conclude here.

A blood aura lingered in the air as the ancient cavern stood before them, exuding mysterious and unfathomable chaotic mist.

To enter or not to enter? There was no longer a choice! In this lifetime, only success was permitted; failure was not an option.

"Friends, do any of you have unresolved matters?" asked Longevity Heavenly Venerate, whose existence spanned the longest among them. His bronzed face was etched with cold indifference, utterly devoid of expression, and his grizzled hair draped over his ancient robes. "Leaping in will be the difference between life and death. You could become an immortal, or you could vanish into eternal emptiness, ending right here!"

"Haha..." Stone Emperor laughed, his face a mask of cruelty. "In this life, I came for immortality. Death is irrelevant to me; no matter what, I must live!"

"Break in!" another ancient Supreme declared with unwavering resolve, not a hint of hesitation in his voice. He was the first to act, striding purposefully towards the chaotic cavern.

The ancient Qilin Emperor, majestic and imposing, with thick hair cascading and eyes profoundly deep, was even more direct. Without uttering a single word, he took a direct leap, clutching his blue-gold divine staff, and plunged into the cavern.

Seeing this, the others naturally refused to be left behind. Beings of their caliber, having emerged together, were now all honorable and fearless. With a single, clear objective, they had no reservations.

One by one, they followed, until finally, the Stone Emperor and Longevity Heavenly Venerate also plunged into the chaotic mist, vanishing from sight.

From that point on, no one outside could perceive their auras. Not even the beings within the Primordial Ancient Mine, nor the giants covered in golden fur in the Ancient Forbidden Land, could detect them any longer.

This cavern was profoundly mysterious, isolating everything and rendering all attempts at detection futile. It seemed separated from heaven and earth, as if it existed in another realm entirely.

The seven Supremes had vanished, leaving no trace or sound.

Beyond the domain, a long period of silence ensued, a profound wait. No one spoke, their hearts taut with extreme tension as they awaited the outcome.

However, as time passed, there remained not a single stir. Everything continued as before, except that the massive rift in the Immortal Path had spread into outer space, becoming even more terrifying.

"Did they succeed?" "Did the seven revived ancient Supremes become immortals?!" The space beyond the domain seethed with anticipation. People could no longer contain themselves. Had the wait of eons finally come to a conclusion? All these individuals had successfully breached the gate, and thus it seemed to have ended.

Success?! Many believed it must have been a success. Even the most formidable barriers, when faced with the combined power of the seven Supremes, had been as insignificant as clay chickens and dogs, utterly incapable of halting their advance.

Yet, such a success left people with a lingering feeling that something was missing. It was far too calm, devoid of the grandeur and majesty typically associated with achieving immortality.

To the world, rising into the heavens amidst a shimmering glow, transforming into an immortal, that was true ascension. Such a serene and wondrous sight was what truly moved the world, inspiring longing and awe.

"Perhaps... this is what becoming an immortal truly is: ordinary and unremarkable, an ascension in tranquility," someone mused. "No one has ever seen an immortal, nor known how to transform and enter the Heavenly Gate. Perhaps this is the truth, the ultimate outcome." A Quasi-Emperor murmured to himself, his mind drifting in yearning, yet also hesitating whether to follow them in.

After all, the Immortal Gate had been blasted open and had not yet closed. This might truly be the last opportunity! However, a sense of unease still lingered in their hearts, causing hesitation.

As for the elderly, those whose lives were nearing their end, they had few choices left. With the Supremes having gone ahead, what more did they have to fear? They strived to break in, following closely behind.

This time, a group of elderly cultivators transformed into a divine rainbow and surged forward. Yet, before they could even get close, they cried out in agony. Ahead of them were endless phantoms of gods and devils, and immortal spiritual laws began to emerge.

This was a gruesome tragedy, a mournful sight. A single particle of light was enough to pierce through a group of people; even a Great Saint could not withstand it and would perish in vain! This was especially true when faced with a sky full of such light.

There were no weaklings on the path to immortality. Whether in the past or present, if one did not reach that specific level, they simply had no right to even approach it.

"Did they succeed? Were we wrong, was this truly the era?!" someone from the Primordial Ancient Mine murmured, their breathing heavy — a sign of impending full recovery to their peak.

Elsewhere, a low roar emanated from the Divine Ruins, shaking the very cosmos!

As time progressed, the grand rift to the Immortal Realm slowly began to close, surprisingly starting to vanish. The opportune moment and place would soon pass, and this very era was now drawing to a close!

It was happening so quickly, beyond everyone's expectations!

"This is the moment!" someone roared. Those from the Forbidden Life Zones who had remained still now made their move. At this instant, four figures from different directions transformed into blinding lights, soaring skyward and charging into the Immortal Path. They shattered the ancient road, preventing its closure.

They had finally emerged. The Lords of the Forbidden Life Zones were unwilling to miss this era's opportunity for the Immortal Path.

These individuals had once believed that this era was not the correct one, that the time was not yet ripe. However, they eventually wavered and changed their minds.

The four figures moved with overwhelming and unstoppable force, slaying millions of gods and devils, striking down countless immortal spirits, and pulverizing all Immortal Dao laws. Braving the light shower of ascendant transformation, they stormed into the shattered Immortal Gate and, with a powerful leap, likewise plunged into the ancient chaotic cavern.

Suddenly, at this very moment, the primordial universe itself trembled. Wisps of immortal qi began to spill into the world, mysteriously and inexplicably, causing everyone's hearts to flutter.

"What's happening? Is everyone ascending to immortality? Look, that cavern is glowing, and showers of immortal light are gushing out!" "I have a premonition that this universe is about to experience the greatest upheaval in history. I'm trembling uncontrollably!" an ancient Great Saint exclaimed, with only days left to live, having vaguely glimpsed a fragment of the future just before his demise.

"What is wrong with this world?" a Quasi-Emperor suddenly exclaimed in horror. "For some reason, my heart is pounding, and the hairs on my body are standing on end. What is about to happen?"

"Could it be that the greatest upheaval of all time is unfolding at this very moment?" a voice questioned. "What did the Heavenly Venerates of the Mythological Era, the Emperors of the Primordial Era, and the Great Emperors of the Desolate Ancient Era do after they entered? I sense an indescribable and inexplicable aura pervading this entire universe!"