Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 545 Now I see the world and obtain the Eastern Divine Stele. Beware of the Heavenly Emperor!

[Emperor Xiang looked at this supreme being, then suddenly turned away, his brows furrowing.]

The Demon Lord of the Common People also looked puzzled upon seeing this, but dared not act rashly.

Why is the Emperor of Immortality facing away from the three of you?

[Could it be that the Eternal Emperor is unwilling to receive audiences? This was beyond the expectations of the two.]

After you have finished your blessings and rituals,

The towering, majestic statue, perched high in the clouds, had silently returned, its body bathed in the pure light of the thirty-three heavens, so dazzling that one dared not look directly at it.

The Emperor's Hometown said again, "We humbly beseech the Great Emperor's mercy."

You join the three in offering your congratulations.

[As you chant the holy name with the two, two wondrous treasures suddenly appear from nothingness—]

A gilded mace hung before the Demon Lord of All Living Beings, its dragon head faintly visible amidst the clouds.

The Demon Lord of All Living Beings' eyes flickered, and without hesitation, he immediately prostrated himself, saying, "Thank you for the grace of the Eternal Emperor!"

Another Vajra bracelet landed in the Emperor's hand, its surface encircled by twelve constantly flowing Sanskrit characters.

[The Emperor's expression was unreadable, yet he still bowed respectfully: "Thank you, Great Emperor, for bestowing this treasure."]

Then, their gazes simultaneously turned to you.

You understood: since the treasures had already been bestowed upon them, the only opportunity to inquire now lay with you.

Although you have examined the two treasures and found them wondrous, you cannot discern their mysteries, and ultimately, you do not know.

As for using this issue as a bargaining chip, you haven't made up your mind.

Suddenly, a clear light descended from the heavens, and countless azure feathers, carrying vital energy, enveloped you, instantly turning the world upside down.

You felt no fear whatsoever, but rather a strange sense of familiarity, as if you had returned to a place you had never been before.

When the radiance faded, I found myself standing within a magnificent celestial palace.

Jade pillars adorned with coiled dragons, golden steps perched with phoenixes, the star map atop the dome reflecting the sea of ​​clouds below.

[Your mind trembled slightly, and two lines of truth suddenly surfaced in your consciousness: "The spring day is long in the thirty-six palaces, the first of the Jade Capital."]

[A sudden realization dawned on me: this was actually the Great Luo Heaven Realm of the Thirty-Third Heaven, the residence of the Heavenly Emperor.]

Before us, a sea of ​​clouds surged, supporting a jade staircase reaching to the heavens, its steps as white as frost and snow, layer upon layer ascending straight into the ninth heaven.

A solitary imperial throne hangs atop the steps, defying description and indescribable.

Upon closer inspection, the imperial throne is intricately carved with all things: flying insects, running beasts, mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas.

In a daze, you seem to see—

[On that supreme throne once sat a person, gazing down upon heaven and earth for a very, very long time.]

On either side of those jade steps leading to heaven, once stood countless gods and demons, some holding scepters in solemn silence, others prostrating themselves in submission; their overwhelming divine might still echoes among the clouds.

Now, only emptiness and loneliness remain.

Suddenly—

A dazzling divine light shot out from the lofty imperial throne, instantly entering your eyes!

Hurry! You're almost there, you won't have time to react!

[You were jolted awake; your long-stagnant "Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique" suddenly broke through at this moment!]

[Originally confined to the fourth level of the "Viewing Mountains and Rivers Pivot" realm.]

[This place offers panoramic views of mountains and rivers, and allows one to seek out auspicious sites where dragon veins converge and flowing water embraces the land. In its initial stages, the earth's energy appears as earthy yellow streams; with further practice, one can glimpse the golden threads of the dragon veins.]

And at this moment—

[It seems as if an unparalleled being is completing the final piece of your Dao foundation!]

[His eyes suddenly shone with a clear, jade-like light, and deep within his pupils, the image of two pupils gradually materialized!]

When you open and close your eyes again—

[The fifth level of the Jade Emperor's Qi Observation Technique, "Overlooking the Universe," is complete!]

From this point onward—

[All directions are at your fingertips: East, South, West, North, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest, Up, Down!]

[The four types of birth have nowhere to hide: viviparous, oviparous, moisture-born, and metamorphic!]

[All six realms can be clearly seen: the realm of gods, the realm of humans, the realm of asuras, the realm of animals, the realm of hungry ghosts, and the realm of hell!]

[Heaven and earth are without distance, the universe is clear!]

In an instant, the myriad phenomena of the world unfold before your eyes—

Looking up at the sky, the Thirty-Three Heavenly Palaces were all in ruins, and the magnificent palaces and pavilions were reduced to broken walls and rubble.

Looking in all directions, all that could be seen was a churning, chaotic mist, all black fog.

Looking down into the netherworld, the lands of the six realms of reincarnation are deserted and empty; no ghosts roam the road to the underworld.

【"this"】

You are deeply shaken; what you see far exceeds your imagination—

The Netherworld is unguarded, and the Heavenly Palace sits empty of deities.

[Looking up three feet, you see no gods; digging three feet into the ground, you find no ghosts or spirits.]

Suddenly, tears welled up in her eyes, and her vision blurred instantly.

[You forced your eyes open despite the stinging pain, finally imprinting the final image into your Dao heart.]

[With his internal energy churning, the Jade Emperor's Qi Observation Technique fell from the fifth level back to the fourth.]

[However, this state is no longer the same as before. After this transformation, the jade-like brilliance in his eyes flows, and the fourth level of the Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique has reached perfection.]

Furthermore, a profound realization arose from within my own Daoist heart:

[If one is willing to dissipate all their cultivation, they may once again glimpse the realm of "overlooking the universe."]

However, exchanging a lifetime of cultivation for a fleeting moment of insight into the world is far too heavy a price to pay.

On second thought, it seems that the chance to glimpse the heavens earlier was likely paid for by that being.

Is this an opportunity bestowed upon you by the Immortal Emperor?

["Congratulations, Master, on discovering 'Fragment of the Taixu Ruins/1'"]

[One of the fragments of an innate spiritual treasure, its effects are fourfold—]

[Firstly: By consuming fragments, one can choose a life from the cycle of reincarnation in the Kunxu Realm to transcend (Note: Those reincarnated as celestial beings cannot be saved)]

[Secondly: Consuming fragments allows the true appearance of the Void Ruins to be permanently revealed in the present world.]

Thirdly: By collecting fragments of innate spiritual treasures, one can forge an innate spiritual treasure, which is unique.

[Function 4: It can pull one of the cauldron master's real-world beings into the Kunxu world.]

"Should we collect the 'Fragment of the Taixu Ruins'?"

The great cauldron resounded, revealing a radiant glow.

Yu Ke stared at the text above, which slowly came to a standstill!

Fragments of the Taixu Ruins?
Did you get a loot drop?

This is the third reincarnation of a celestial being, and the first time this kind of equipment has dropped.

Moreover, it's an equipment that has this effect, but unfortunately there's only one.

There are four effects, three of which are included.

Bring living beings from the Kunxu Cauldron to the mortal world, recreate the ruins of the Heavenly Court, and bring mortal beings into the Kunxu Cauldron.

None of the three effects fit the current situation, as he is still an outer disciple of the Divine Firmament Sect, even though he has already established his foundation in the Heavenly Dao.

Even within the Divine Firmament Sect, this is far from sufficient; they must proceed with caution in their development.

Stay calm and don't get carried away.

The Kunxu Cauldron is his greatest trump card and secret; if it were exposed, he would likely face dire consequences.

These are the main things: "Heavenly Emperor", "Heavenly Court", and "Ancient Times".

It seems to involve very deep issues, requiring utmost caution.

Yu Ke made his choice without any hesitation.

[Collect the fragments.]

You calm yourself and look back at this place.

[Within the palace appeared a Daoist lord, wearing a Nine Heavens Jade Crown and a Longevity Azure Robe, gently holding a black jade seal in his hands.]

Compared to the supreme Dharma form we just witnessed, it possessed a more human touch. However, its true form remained unseen, its face shrouded in a misty haze.

This is the "Heaven and Earth Barrier" recorded in the Daoist Canon, referring to the primordial and sacred entities.

"A leaf before the eyes" means that even if someone walks right in front of you, you won't be able to see it.

Like a hazy silhouette you follow on your journey, forever separated by only three steps.

[For example, two people living under the same roof can never meet.]

Just as you were about to bow and pay homage, a divine aura suddenly froze you in place.

That power was extremely mysterious; it both prevented you from bowing down and did not harm you in the slightest.

[You understood perfectly; it seemed the Emperor of Immortality didn't want you to perform those elaborate rituals, so you bowed your head to show your respect.]

As you bow your head, you are suddenly struck by the fact that the golden ant-like avatar you created using the Seven Treasures Mystic Book has vanished without you even noticing, revealing your true form.

It seems this Emperor of Immortality truly possesses the extraordinary powers described in legends.

[A moment later!]

[Only the clouds drifted lazily within the hall, and all was utterly silent.]

The figure opposite remained unmoved.

You lowered your head slightly, waiting patiently for a long time, but still there was no movement.

[At this point, you slowly raised your head, your gaze meeting slightly at the Daoist Master dressed in azure robes, yet you didn't dare to openly scrutinize him.]

After a moment's thought, you respectfully said, "I humbly request Your Majesty's mercy, but I have another question..."

Just as he was about to continue speaking, the Dao Lord, who was the transformed Emperor of Immortality, slowly extended an empty hand.

[You were still puzzled, but then you saw that within his palm, the divine light of the Six Paths of Reincarnation intertwined, just as countless worlds were born and died within it.]

Finally, the divine light condensed into a small monument, three inches tall, standing quietly atop the ever-flowing chaotic energy.

【"This is?!"】

[The Azure Feather Daoist gently flicked his wide sleeves, his palm slightly extending forward.]

You immediately understand and take a deep breath.

He reached out and caught it, barely touching the small monument.

[The immense force pressing down is like carrying a colossal mountain ten thousand feet high; if you can't hold on, your entire arm will be pulled down with it.]

A wisp of spiritual energy gently lifted you up, and you gritted your teeth to grasp it. You felt an immense strain throughout your body, not only physically but also mentally, as if a mountain was pressing down on you.

[It strains their muscles and bones, wears out their bodies, and weighs on their spirit like a mountain pressing down.]

Standing before these majestic mountains, you feel as insignificant as dust.

Just as your whole body tenses up, and pressure surges like a tide, a magic incantation quietly emerges in your mind.

【The Four Extremes Divine Path Treasure Control Technique】

[Before you could ponder it, this must be the special technique used by this small stele; your divine sense probed straight in.]

[Tens of thousands of golden tadpole-like characters flashed before your eyes, most of which you did not recognize, leaving you bewildered.]

[The meaning arose naturally in your mind, and as if struck by a sudden enlightenment, you instantly understood the significance of the tadpole-like characters.]

[Therefore, following the thirty-nine layers of divine restrictions, you channeled your magical power and slowly enveloped the small stele.]

[You began refining this small stele, and before you knew it, a considerable amount of time had passed; even with your talent, it felt like an eternity.]

Once you master this "Four Extremes Divine Path Imperial Treasure Technique," you will suddenly regain your senses.

[Opening his eyes, he saw the Heavenly Palace still majestic as ever, the clouds unchanged.]

[The dome conceals the rotation of the sun and moon, only the eternal, clear light flows through it.]

You don't even know how much time has passed.

[The Azure Feather Daoist is currently holding your hand under his palm, supporting you.]

However, this Dao Lord is merely an illusion, and you can't feel much of it in your hands.

[You naturally understood that this treasure-refining technique was also a gift from the Longevity Emperor, and quickly said, "Thank you, Holy Emperor."]

[The Daoist Lord withdrew his hand, supporting the small stele. You subconsciously activated all your magical power, bracing yourself for battle. The terrifying weight that had nearly crushed your soul was still fresh in your memory.]

However, my palm suddenly felt lighter.

The once imposing stele, heavier than ten thousand mountains, now felt as light as a feather, undulating gently in my palm, as if it had become an extension of your hand.

"This...it's done."

This "Four Extremes Divine Path Treasure Control Method" is a complementary technique to the small stele in your hand.

This method is divided into four sections: East Stele, West Stele, South Stele, and North Stele.

In other words, this method of refining treasures corresponds precisely to the four wondrous steles.

The stone tablet you hold in your hand only resonates with the Eastern Tablet, so it must be one of the four tablets, the "Eastern Tablet," whose full name is the Eastern Divine Tablet.

[Look at this Eastern Divine Stele; it has no inscription or signature, and its material is peculiar—it resembles jade but is not jade, stone but is not stone, and iron but is not iron, making it mysterious and unpredictable.]

According to the "Four Extremes Divine Stele Control Technique," this Eastern Extreme Divine Stele is an object from the East that suppresses the sea eye, possessing three extraordinary characteristics.

[The first one is called "Size as you wish," which is like "a mustard seed containing Mount Sumeru." This stele can transform into a three-inch jade pendant, hidden in a sleeve without being seen; or it can expand into a thousand-foot-tall divine peak, standing tall between heaven and earth.]

The second is "profound and boundless," which is as light as floating clouds when light, and as heavy as ten thousand mountains pressing down on you when heavy.

[Thirdly, it is "indestructible and indestructible," meaning that no amount of thunder and fire from the heavens or fierce winds from the netherworld can harm it in the slightest.]

This is a true treasure.

"Indestructible and indestructible, it can be any size, light or heavy."

This treasure can only be compared to those found in the Daoist canon and recorded in legends.

Moreover, the "Four Extremes Divine Path Treasure Control Method" states that the other three divine steles each possess different divine abilities.

For example, the Arctic monument can generate an inexhaustible flow of water.

You look at Qingyu Daojun again, bow to him, and say, "In memory of the Great Emperor's benevolence."

【The Azure Feather Daoist then turned his back to you.】

He only turned back after you had finished bowing.

Although you didn't understand its meaning, you were still sincerely grateful.

[However, you find it rather strange. According to what the Emperor and the Demon Lord of the Common People said, one should usually receive either a treasure or ask a question, getting one of the two.]

[Now, I have given you such a treasure, and this treasure far surpasses those given to the Demon Lord of All Living Beings and the other two.]

After all, this was a gift from the Emperor of Immortality himself!

The figure fell silent once more, standing as still as a rock, utterly motionless.

You're thinking to yourself, why not try asking them a question? You might get some insights.

[You're about to speak!]

At that moment, a slow, leisurely voice drifted over.

In an instant, it was as if a giant rock had been thrown into a calm lake!

A sharp, shattering sound, like glass breaking, suddenly pierced the ears. Then, the magnificent, seemingly timeless celestial palace, as if made of fragile porcelain, suddenly cracked open, countless fragments shattering like mirrors.

The imperial throne shattered, the white jade steps crumbled, and even the mysterious figure of the Dao Lord vanished in an instant, turning into countless shimmering points of light, disappearing like a dreamlike bubble.

[Waiting for you to open your eyes again!]

[He found himself back where he started, with the Demon Lord of All Beings and Emperor Xiang beside him, both looking shocked and bewildered.]

Both of them stared intently at you, their eyes piercing.

[You subconsciously look down, and on your palm are dark, purplish-gold patterns—the very embodiment of the Purple-Gold Heavenly Horned Ant.]

But why are these two looking at each other like that?

You look up at the sky and see that the supreme form of the Eternal Emperor has vanished, and the enormous red-haired demon and the pervasive black mist have also gradually dissipated into nothingness.

You lowered your head, lost in thought, recalling the voice you had just heard.

The voice was ancient and strained, like a broken thread, so weak it seemed it would vanish at any moment.

[It sounds like what the Daoist Master in blue robes on the other side said.]

[But it also sounds like...a hallucination?]

The voice only uttered the next four words—

【"careful……】

"The Heavenly Emperor!"

(End of this chapter)