The perfect world in the eyes of double pupils

The pure, ethereal aura, white as jade and incomparably sacred, swirled around Shi Yi, making him appear transcendent and holy, as if he were a reincarnated immortal.

At this moment, all around was silent. The fifteen first-generation gods were all speechless, too shocked to utter a word.

"Fairy energy!"

They spoke in trembling voices, unable to help but gasp.

It should be noted that everyone has only been in the Immortal Ancient City for a little over five months. Although 60-70% of the cultivators have already become gods, the most powerful group of beings are still on the path to godhood. They have lofty ambitions and have chosen an unconventional method of becoming gods that is as difficult as ascending to heaven, all for the purpose of cultivating immortal energy.

However, the alternative method of becoming a god is too difficult; it is unknown how much effort and time it would take to cultivate immortal energy.

Shi Yi, however, only spent a little over five months, taking a huge leap ahead of those ancient oddballs, which is truly unimaginable.

Gu Qianfan, Xuan Jin, Qi Ming, and others had piercing eyes and their expressions changed repeatedly. In the end, they lowered their proud heads and were completely convinced of Shi Yi's sincerity.

There's no way around it, that's celestial energy. Throughout history, countless geniuses have cultivated it, but very few have been able to achieve it. These top-tier first-generation cultivators can't even touch its shadow; they're far too far off. Only those supreme geniuses and ancient prodigies who have accumulated power over several lifetimes and reigned as kings have any hope.

Once one cultivates immortal energy, the gap between them and other cultivators of the same level will be completely widened, like an insurmountable chasm, leaving their contemporaries only able to look up at their backs.

To put it bluntly, Shi Yi, who had cultivated a wisp of immortal energy, could have easily crushed and killed all fifteen of them without any difficulty. This was the suppressive power of immortal energy.

"I am willing to submit!"

Gu Qianfan was the first to kneel down and bow to Shi Yi.

Once the first one appeared, a second one followed, and soon the remaining fourteen people also knelt on one knee, submitting to Shi Yi.

The outside world, still expecting fifteen beings to besiege Shi Yi with the first-generation divine fire, was stunned by this scene.

Everyone was filled with doubt and suspicion. What exactly had happened? Why did Gu Qianfan and the others suddenly go from being at loggerheads to submitting? What methods did Shi Yi use?
Those important figures were also deep in thought. Just how strong was Shi Yi to be able to make a top-tier first-generation god submit to him?

"Could it be... that he took an unconventional path to godhood and succeeded?"

"Could it be that he cultivated the legendary immortal energy? I really can't imagine that one person could suppress fifteen first-generation divine flames without lifting a finger." Some people made such a guess.

This immediately caused a huge uproar, and those groups that hated the Sinners naturally mocked them, thinking it impossible.

However, secretly, they were filled with apprehension.

It's truly unbelievable that such an unparalleled genius could emerge from the remnants of the sinful clan.

“Nothing is surprising about him.” Shi Ziling sighed softly. Coming from the lower realm, he had personally witnessed Shi Yi’s extraordinary abilities. Even his own son, Shi Hao, had been defeated by this being.

Outside the Divine Crown City, Shi Yi looked down upon the fifteen First Generations like a true immortal descending to earth. His immortal aura was not something that was transported by some ancient method, but was genuinely obtained through his own cultivation. Naturally, it was boundless in power, and suppressing the First Generations was entirely within his expectations.

Without wasting words, he made his move directly, leaving his mark on the souls of the fifteen first-generation beings. In this way, he could easily control the life and death of these fifteen beings.

Gu Qianfan and the others' expressions changed slightly. Before this, they were all powerful geniuses who dominated their respective regions, and they had never experienced the feeling of having their lives controlled by others.

However, no one objected; as the possessor of immortal energy, Shi Yi had the right to do so.

"I always keep my word. You only need to find three worlds to regain your freedom."

"If anyone shirks their responsibilities during this process, don't blame me for being ruthless," Shi Yi said coldly.

He then issued an order to inform fifteen beings of the spatial Dao world, the destiny Dao world, and the causal Dao world that he needed, and asked them to gather more followers and mobilize more forces to search for them.

If any obstacles are encountered during this process, Shi Yi will take action.

Gu Qianfan and the others immediately responded with a cupped-hand salute, treating this matter as a top priority. After all, no one wanted to be subservient to others, and regaining their freedom was always a good thing.

The fifteen creatures each accepted their orders and left. Once they were gone and out of sight, Shi Yi also walked away.

These fifteen followers are far from enough; he needs more.

In this world of Immortal Ancient Flower Buds, there are as many as ten major trading cities like Divine Crown City. In addition, there are many smaller cities where one can find the first generation of gods.

Shi Yi set off immediately for the next major city.

Five days later, he once again accepted thirteen first-generation gods and made them serve him.

Then came the third giant city, the fourth giant city... and the tenth giant city.

In just a month and a half, Shi Yi visited ten major trading cities and subdued more than 150 first-generation gods. This was an extremely powerful force that spread throughout the minor worlds within the Immortal Ancient Flower Bud.

Based on the ten major cities, it radiates outwards in all directions.

These first-generation followers of the Divine Fire obeyed Shi Yi's orders and began to recruit new followers on a large scale, and then gave them orders to find the three great worlds.

Soon, a large number of cultivators set off for those mysterious bubble worlds to help Shi Yi find the ancient realms related to space, destiny, and cause and effect.

Outside, the leaders of the three thousand Dao states looked at each other in disbelief. This double-pupiled Shi Yi was far too crazy, subduing so many first-generation gods in one go. Their lineages spanned the three thousand Dao states. Many leaders were astonished, watching helplessly as their own prodigies were driven by Shi Yi.

"What is he planning to do? Establish a divine kingdom in the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm? This is the last time it will be open; is it even worthwhile?"

"It shouldn't be. Judging from the looks of it, they seem to be looking for something," someone said thoughtfully.

"It must be some kind of treasure."

……

Within the Immortal Ancient Realm, the news that Shi Yi had amassed a large following was already common knowledge, and the news that he had cultivated a wisp of immortal energy had also spread like wildfire.

The news caused an uproar among the cultivators, and even the ancient oddballs who were in seclusion heard about it. Their first reaction was disbelief.

Why?
They have accumulated merit for several lifetimes, even ten lifetimes, and still haven't succeeded. How can this double-pupiled Shi Yi achieve success in one lifetime? This doesn't make sense.

However, the facts are clear: if he had not cultivated immortal energy, how could he have roamed the ten ancient cities and subdued so many top-tier first-generation divine flames?
Shi Yi's sudden emergence made the already oppressive Immortal Ancient Secret Realm even more oppressive. All the beings who chose to become gods in an unconventional way were filled with a burning desire to catch up with Shi Yi and try to cultivate immortal energy.

All of this was irrelevant to Shi Yi; he didn't care about others, only himself.

In a month and a half, he not only gathered followers everywhere, but also consolidated his Dao fruit and continuously comprehended the power of time.

The future Dao flower that carried his essence and spirit floated quietly on the forbidden sea of ​​suffering, unable to sail and unable to seek the other shore. Shi Yi was eager to continue his alternative path to godhood.

Unfortunately, he didn't have the corresponding Dao artifacts and could only continue to wait for news.

At this point, seven months had passed since Shi Yi entered the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm, and he was still the fastest one; he had plenty of time. During the wait, Shi Yi frequently received reports from his followers about various immortal abodes and secret realms. He would choose some that suited him and explore them.

With Shi Yi's strength, he naturally had no rivals. He was invincible, and anyone who encountered him would retreat and dare not compete with him.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye. In this short period, Shi Yi reaped a great harvest, obtaining many powerful herbs, including two divine herbs, which was truly enviable.

Now, as he explores the secret realm, it's like a tiger among sheep. Basically, the greatest opportunities are hard to escape his grasp, while others can only helplessly follow along.

There was no other way; those beings who could rival Shi Yi had not yet achieved their goal.

But Shi Yi couldn't be happy. He had been waiting for news from those three worlds, but there was still no word.

"We've made progress..."

Finally, news came from one of the original followers of the Divine Fire: among his many followers, someone had accidentally stumbled into a strange world. If he wasn't mistaken, it was a world where the power of cause and effect converged, and terrifying lightning filled the surroundings.

Upon receiving the message, Shi Yi was immediately invigorated. Without hesitation, he set off for that strange world, following the coordinates and route provided.

After traversing several enormous bubble worlds, he arrived at his destination.

Ahead lay a chaotic scene, with a bubble world appearing and disappearing, floating and sinking, so illusory it seemed unreal, like a dreamlike bubble.

Around the bubble world, strange lightning occasionally appears, some blood-red, some pitch black... emitting an eerie and chilling aura that sends chills down your spine even from a distance.

"right here."

A cultivator, looking lingering fear, pointed ahead and said...

By chance, he wandered into it, but luckily he turned back in time and found a way out; otherwise, he would have been trapped there and never been able to get out.

His superior, a first-generation god, was also beside him, gazing at the bubble world enveloped in eerie lightning, and couldn't help but frown.

"This world is a bit eerie, it gives me the creeps, it's best not to get too close," he advised.

Shi Yi shook his head without explaining anything. He had already confirmed through the Taiyin Double Pupil that the bubble world in front of him contained a rich power of cause and effect, which was the world of cause and effect he had been looking for.

There is probably only one world like this in the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm. Fortunately, there have been almost no cultivators who practice cause and effect throughout history. At most, some cultivators use this power to deduce things. Therefore, no one has ever visited this world.

"You can go back now. The coordinates of this place must not be revealed to a fourth person, or you will be killed without mercy," Shi Yi said coldly, his words carrying no attempt to conceal his warning.

The first generation of gods and their followers who discovered this world felt a chill in their hearts and repeatedly agreed.

By now, they had guessed some things: this world was very likely related to Shi Yi's unconventional path to godhood.

For the next period of time, Shi Yi will likely be cultivating and in seclusion here, just like those ancient freaks.

No living being wants others to know where its secluded retreat is.

Afterwards, the two left the place under Shi Yi's watchful gaze.

Silence fell over the place, leaving only Shi Yi standing there.

He took a deep breath and headed towards the bubble world ahead.

The terrifying power of lightning struck down relentlessly, and many strange phenomena appeared, such as the ancient sacrificial chants, the chilling black whirlwinds, and the corpses of gods and demons, all of which made people's hearts pound.

The closer Shi Yi got to this world, the more terrified and uneasy he felt. He knew that this was the characteristic of the power of cause and effect—too easy to touch taboos.

"Buzz!"

With a soft sound, a mysterious symbol rose slowly from his body, emitting a hazy light.

Shi Yi reached out and grasped the symbol in his hand; this was the symbol representing the principle of cause and effect.

He must rely on the power of this symbol and the forbidden sea of ​​suffering to safely enter this bubble world.

"boom!"

With a thought, Shi Yi felt a roar from the Forbidden Sea of ​​Bitterness, and a tremendous power descended, landing on the symbol in his hand.

A protective shield instantly expands, creating a sanctuary that can withstand the backlash of causal forces.

With this layer of protection, Shi Yi dared to approach the area where thunder and strange phenomena frequently appeared.

The reason why cultivators who discovered this realm were able to enter was due to too many coincidences; they followed the path left by the ancients. However, the place has now been destroyed, collapsing completely under the sky full of lightning.

"Crack!"

A crimson lightning bolt struck down, hitting the protective shield around Shi Yi and causing ripples, but it did not show any signs of breaking.

Shi Yi felt relieved and moved closer to the bubble world.

Having overcome the obstacles of lightning and survived one bizarre and chilling phenomenon after another, he finally arrived at the vicinity of the bubble world.

"Double pupils open the heavens."

Shi Yi used his Taiyin Double Pupil to create a rift, and then flashed into it.

This is a tranquil world. The sky is dark, the clouds are thick and dark red, and a blood moon hangs high, mostly hidden behind the clouds. The whole world is gloomy and lifeless, like a dead world.

A terrifying force of cause and effect permeated the void. Shi Yi, holding the symbol, made a quick assessment of the direction.

The intensity of causal power varies, and Shi Yi's goal is the source of these powers, so naturally he moves in the direction of increasing their intensity.

As he gradually approached the source of the causal power, a sudden change occurred. Those beings he had killed and those with whom he had karmic ties stepped out of the void and headed towards him.

Shi Yi knew that this was the work of cause and effect, and he coldly said, "Even the dead dare to jump out and block my way."

He made his move, sword energy erupting from his fingertips, annihilating one living being after another. Even though these dead enemies were illusions created by people with the cultivation of the Divine Fire Realm, they were no match for him.

Later, living beings also appeared, all of whom had karmic connections with him.

Shi Yi remained expressionless, slaughtering his way through the crowd. He knew these were all fake, so he was unaffected and cut down all the figures.

(End of this chapter)