High Martial Arts: I Travel Through Heaven and Earth Through Dreams

Chapter 417 The Place Where Emperors of Past Dynasties Attained Their Dao

Fatty Zhao shook his head, looking completely bewildered.

"Why? Is it because you're not qualified enough?"

"Qualifications? Heh."

Li Daoren sneered and shook his head.

"How vast is this universe, how many geniuses are there? Various divine bodies, holy bodies, and hegemonic bodies emerge one after another, and those with extraordinary talents are as numerous as carp crossing a river."

"Even so, becoming an emperor is still as difficult as ascending to heaven!"

"Therein lies the greatest ironclad law in the world!"

The fat man held his breath: "What ironclad rule?"

Li Daoren extended one finger, pointed to the top of his head, and said in a deep voice:

"That is—the Emperor's suppression!"

"Once someone attains enlightenment and becomes an emperor, his Dao will align with the Heavenly Mandate and suppress all other Daos in the universe."

"As long as his Dao remains, no matter how amazing others are, they will never be able to become Emperors!"

"And after this great emperor's death, his suppression of the Great Dao will not immediately dissipate, but will continue to envelop the entire universe for a full ten thousand years!"

"In other words..."

"It will only completely dissipate and a new opportunity to become an emperor will arise ten thousand years after the previous emperor's death!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Hanzhou, who was in the VIP room next door, suddenly brightened up.

"a thousand years……"

"Emperor Qingyu has been dead for over nine thousand years..."

"I see!"

He finally understood why he could feel that solid barrier.

Although the Azure Feather Emperor is dead, his "Dao" has not completely dissipated! The current universe is still under the residual influence of the previous emperor!

At this moment, the conversation between the two people came through my divine sense again.

The fat man was dumbfounded, clearly hearing such high-level secrets for the first time.

"Goodness...we have to wait another ten thousand years? That's too harsh."

"So... are there any other requirements besides the time limit?"

"Of course!"

The more Li Daoren spoke, the more excited he became, as if he were already a quasi-emperor who could command the world.

"To become an emperor, besides waiting for the right opportunity, you also need to go to a specific place!"

"That is the center of the universe—the Central Region!"

"In the heart of the Central Region lies a place called the Nine Heavens Continent. It is the convergence point of all the myriad paths of the universe, and also the place where the great emperors of past dynasties attained enlightenment."

"It is said that at the edge of the Nine Heavens Continent, there stands a majestic pass called the [Imperial Pass Great Wall]!"

"Only by becoming invincible across the Nine Heavens Continent, carving out a bloody path, ultimately standing atop the Imperial Pass Great Wall, invoking the manifestation of all the myriad paths of heaven and earth, and successfully fusing with the supreme [Heavenly Heart Mark], can one overcome the perilous tribulation of becoming an emperor..."

Only then can one attain the Dao and become a Great Emperor, ruling over the world!

These words made the fat man's blood boil, and his face turned bright red.

"The Imperial Pass and the Great Wall? The Imprint of Heaven?"

"My God...this is spectacular."

"But Brother Li, I've been to the Nine Heavens Continent and even did business there for a few years. How come I've never seen any Imperial Pass or Great Wall?"

Upon hearing this, Li Daoren immediately gave him a disdainful look, as if to say, "You're a bumpkin."

"Brother Zhao, you're really confused."

"As I just said, the Imperial Pass Great Wall is a supreme rule manifested from the myriad principles of heaven and earth!"

"Normally, it is hidden within the void and cannot be seen at all."

"Only when the Emperor's suppression dissipates, the Golden Age begins, and all paths are restored, will the Imperial Pass and Great Wall truly manifest in the world!"

"You're just a mere Sendai Realm cultivator, not living in some golden age. It would be a miracle if you could even see that!"

The fat man wasn't angry at being scolded; instead, he asked even more excitedly.

"Then...Brother Li, do you know how long it will take before the Golden Age begins?"

"Since Emperor Qingyu has been gone for over nine thousand years, is it coming soon?"

This time, Li Daoren did not answer immediately.

He put down his wine glass, his gaze becoming somewhat profound, even carrying a hint of inexplicable awe.

He remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking:

"I can't say for sure what the exact time will be."

"After all, that is destiny, something that we ants cannot fathom."

"but……"

"My sage ancestor once observed the celestial phenomena at night and deduced a divination."

He said that in recent centuries, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in various parts of the universe has been reviving, various ancient relics have emerged, and even some divine sources that have been sealed for thousands of years have begun to crack.

"This is a sign that a great era is about to begin!"

"Brother Zhao, although we have no hope of becoming emperors in this lifetime..."

"but……"

"Our generation has a very high probability of witnessing firsthand the grand, epic path to imperial power paved with blood by the pride of all races—the dawn of the Golden Age!"

"At that time, who knows how many peerless geniuses will fall, and who will be able to dominate the ages atop the Imperial Pass and the Great Wall..."

……

The VIP room is number one in the highest tier.

Lin Hanzhou slowly withdrew his divine sense.

A bright, even somewhat fanatical smile had crept onto the corners of his mouth without him noticing.

"The Golden Age..."

"It seems I've arrived just in time."

"Not too early, not too late, just in time for the start of this grand feast."

All the information came together at that moment.

Why does the system rate this world as "extremely dangerous"?

Because this is a special era that is about to begin the "battle for the throne"!

For that one and only imperial throne, for that supreme power.

All the geniuses of the entire universe, all the old-timers, and even the geniuses of the previous era, will probably awaken in this era and join this meat grinder-like slaughter.

This is a game where there can only be one winner.

The loser dies and disappears, becoming nothing more than withered bones on the path to success for others.

The victor reigns supreme over the universe, commanding the heavens and the earth.

"interesting……"

"That's so interesting."

Lin Hanzhou stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the endless, deep starry sky.

At this moment, he was no longer the cautious passerby.

His blood was boiling; it was the excitement of facing a real challenge.

For the rest of the time, Lin Hanzhou listened to the conversations of the people inside the airship with great boredom, learning about the customs and culture of this world.

Seven days passed quickly, and nothing unexpected happened along the way. The group successfully arrived in the central region of the universe.

During these seven days, Lin Hanzhou did not go into seclusion to meditate like other cultivators, nor did he attend the small auction held on the flying boat.

He was like an ordinary traveler, sitting by the window every day, watching the ever-changing nebulae outside, and listening to the snippets of conversation he gleaned from his thoughts.

This seemingly pointless behavior, however, made his image of the universe increasingly clear.

The Central Region is not merely a geographical concept.

It is the convergence point of the entire Nine Heavens and Ten Earths' fortune, the source of all paths, and a sacred place in the hearts of all the strong.

Here, opportunities and dangers coexist.

A stone you might randomly kick on the roadside could be an enlightenment stone left behind by a sage in ancient times.

You might encounter a down-on-his-luck drunkard in a tavern who turns out to be a peerless prodigy from a reclusive family, undergoing rigorous training.

"Fellow Daoists, we are about to arrive at the final destination of this voyage—[Guiding Ancient Star]."

"Please pack your bags and prepare to disembark."

As a melodious bell rang from the airship, the grand broadcast once again echoed in every corner.

Lin Hanzhou stood up, stretched, and instantly his lazy aura vanished, replaced by a deep and unfathomable calm.

"We've finally arrived."

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