The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 150 The Road to Heaven, Singing and Dancing, Covering the Sky with a Flick of the Finger (8K)

go together?

The Empress's words immediately silenced the room, and everyone looked over in surprise.

When did this divine heir become acquainted with the Master of Ziwei Sect?
"When did you arrive?" Wang Hongwu asked in surprise. Had this guy mastered the secrets of the Xingzi technique to such a profound level? He appeared abruptly.

The Empress crossed her arms, glanced at him, raised her head, and said in a serious tone, "I have never left."

"Ahem!" Upon seeing this, the Great Sage Xuan Yin coughed lightly and continued, "This path is too dangerous. It only reopens once every ten thousand years. Each time, the most amazing person on a planet leaves and enters the boundless universe. However, throughout the ages, only three or five people have survived. The others have all shed their blood in foreign lands and died in the starry sky."

"The Purple Star (Ziwei) does have that route, but it has changed. If you want to start from the Big Dipper (Beidou), you need to cross many five-colored altars to reach the Golden Ancient Road."

As expected... Wang Hongwu understood upon hearing this. The ancient star road that the human race's saints had fought and struggled to open up in later generations had not yet appeared. The route to the Golden Ancient Road was undoubtedly quite long, and the requirements for strength were naturally higher.

“Interesting. This is the kind of road worth taking. I’d love to see if there are any rivals on the Golden Ancient Road and the Mythical Ancient Road.” The Empress’s eyes flashed as she thought of the Prophecy of the Daughter of Ruins, which claimed that there would be five unparalleled powerhouses. Three of them have already appeared, and the rest are most likely on that road.

Seeing that they all had their own thoughts, the Great Sage Xuan Yin said no more, only instructing them, "If you want to enter the Trial Path, then go and prepare. I will open the passage with the Five-Colored Altar within the Ziwei Sect. Although I will give you the route, you will have to rely on yourselves to navigate it. There will be no protectors on this path; you will have to fight for it all yourself."

After that day, the Ziwei Sect announced that it would open the ancient road beyond the realm, reopening the path to the Golden Ancient Road and the Mythical Ancient Road. At the end of that road lies the ultimate imperial pass, the glorious land of the ancient emperors, the place where the Heavenly Venerables left their mark, and the important place of the ancient Heavenly Court, full of opportunities and good fortune.

These words shocked the world and caused an uproar beyond the borders. Countless people flocked to the area, all wanting to pass through and explore the Trial Road.

Since ancient times, there have been few ancient planets with life that are qualified to obtain a route and create a path. Basically, only the planets of those who have attained enlightenment have been preserved intact. Other ancient planets need to borrow a route or find some side paths to get through and connect and converge at the nodes.

"This route originally belonged to the Ziwei Star Region. No wonder it produced two generations of human emperors who swept through the ultimate imperial pass, silencing the entire universe." The demon saint who came from Huosang Star sighed. This is the foundation. In the future, the Ziwei Sect can live a comfortable life and make a fortune by relying on this route.

"I wonder if our most outstanding descendants will be able to embark on that path?" Some ancestral kings pondered, for they had not experienced it and did not know the cruelty and intensity of that path.

The sage of the Fulong Starfield shook his head. "No need to think about it. At the very least, only the descendants of the Heavenly King Clan are qualified to go on the journey, and only the descendants of the royal family can compete for supremacy there."

Upon hearing this, the royal ancestor said awkwardly, "I have no such intention. I just want to send away a few descendants and try my luck."

"Don't even think about it. For ordinary people, going there would only be suicide. Unless it's an ancient prince-level figure, they'll only perish." The other sages from beyond the realm sneered, completely disdainful. They had returnees who had failed in the competition on the ancient road, and they had recorded the glory and terror there.

It can be said that every trial participant there is the strongest on their own ancient star, a clash of the pinnacle of all realms and stars. Although gold will always shine, the ancient road is full of gold, so one can only imagine how powerful those who can fight their way out are.

"Upon closer reflection, one star after another is connected by an ancient road. What were the ancients exploring? It certainly wasn't a trial ground specifically arranged for future generations."

"The gods have records that the road originally belonged to the ancient Heavenly Court and was their road. However, it is unknown what it was used for. Perhaps it was for audiences or to search for something. It is related to the legendary Cauldron of Immortality and the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountain."

As the saints from various regions gathered, more and more secrets were pieced together, and people thought of many things. The path opened up by the ancient ancestors must have been full of dangers. Perhaps the battles were still going on, and they were just descendants living in safe areas.

Amidst the clamor of the five realms, the days passed one by one, and finally the day arrived for the opening of the Five-Colored Altar.

On this day, the Ziwei Sect was packed with people. All the ancestral kings, royal descendants, and even saints from beyond the realms came to witness the opening of the Trial Path.

"Master, we hope you succeed on your journey to heaven and that you will definitely come back. We are still waiting for you to lead us to create a glorious new era!" Xu Kun stepped forward, bowed to Wang Hongwu, and saw him off.

The Great Sage Xuan Yin also stepped forward, his face filled with hope, and said, "Hongwu, the Human Emperor has walked this path, the Holy Emperor has traversed it, and now it is your turn. Go, let all the realms and stars witness once again the glory of our Ziwei lineage, the rise of a new Human Emperor!"

"Clan leader, what the Holy Emperor Ancestor could do, you can certainly do too. I beg you, you must set foot on the ultimate imperial pass. The endless sea of ​​stars, that is your journey. Let your name resound throughout the starry sky from the Big Dipper!" Great Sage Tianyang spoke, full of anticipation. Great Sage Haoyang beside him was also somewhat dazed, thinking of the Holy Emperor who set foot on the ancient road. Was he like this back then? The entire clan saw him off.

"Master, please bless my Ziwei!" Yinluo Great Sage cupped his hands and bowed deeply, followed by the two holy sons, Taiyang and Taiyin. In a daze, they seemed to see the third human emperor turn around and ascend his throne.

Wang Hongwu nodded, looked at the crowd, felt their expectations, slowly turned around, and stepped onto the five-colored altar.

The path to heaven begins here.

"I will go with you!" The Heavenly Empress appeared and followed. The eight divine descendants behind her were full of sorrow and helplessness, but they could not disobey this divine princess. Her words were a decree.

At this moment, the five-colored altar was activated, the Bagua symbols flashed, and a star gate was opened.

On the other side of the river lies an endless starry sky, cold and desolate.

Behind me are the lights of countless homes, my hometown, and my relatives and friends.

Once you take that first step, it's a long journey, and you may not return for many years.

Wang Hongwu gazed at the Star Gate, speechless for a long time. He thought of many things, of his time with Beidou and Ziwei. Unconsciously, he had also reached such a height and was about to represent this ancient star to compete for the ultimate throne.

Time is truly wondrous.

"Master, you must defeat all the heroes and become the number one under the stars, representing Ziwei and Beidou."

"Brother Dao, I hope you can break through the ancient shackles, defy the heavens to attain the Dao, and become invincible in the world."

"Senior, continue your legend! Sweep across the ancient road, suppress the prodigies, and rule the world with one hand!"

A series of voices rang out, shouting. Wang Hongwu turned around and saw some young faces.

He was stunned. Time flies, another generation has risen, and now even he has become a senior, representing an era.

"Please, Master, grant my Ziwei Sect strength!"

The next moment, a sea of ​​people and a deafening roar filled the air as all the followers of the Ziwei Sect bowed to bid farewell to their leader.

Embarking on this path represents not only an individual, but also the clan and power behind him, and even that ancient star.

This is a collision of all the stars and the myriad realms!
"On this journey, the roc soars into the blue sky, the kun flies in the northern sea, and when it returns, it will surely stand at the pinnacle of the starry sky."

I will bring glory back to Beidou!

Wang Hongwu looked around, and every face came into view, familiar and unfamiliar. Some he had fought with, some he had discussed philosophy with, some he had once laughed at the world, and some he had once been the only one in the sky. Everything was about to begin a brand new chapter.

Then he turned around, stepped into the star gate.

"When I return, I will ride you to rule the world!" The Heavenly Princess secretly vowed, glanced back at the group of ancient princesses, and a confident smile appeared on her lips. It was the confidence to conquer a man. She also walked into the star gate and disappeared.

And so they left.

Heavenly Dragon King, Sun King, Sun Venerable Lord, Sun God Lord, Ziwei Sect Master—a series of titles represent his gradual rise to power. Wang Hongwu, this Sun Body, left behind an immortal legend in the Big Dipper.

Now, representing the only ancient star, he has left to compete with the pinnacle beings of all stars and realms.

Ascend the heavenly path, sing as you go, and with a flick of your finger you can blot out the sky!

"He's really gone... There are always people born to be brilliant, to experience the splendor of life, to soar into the starry sky. Where will he take this magnificent journey?"

At this moment, everyone felt a sense of loss and melancholy. A brilliant and outstanding person had passed away, but the legend he left behind would never fade and would be passed down forever.

A feeling of relief mixed with an incredibly complex mix of emotions welled up inside me, and it was hard to put into words.

The Dragon Girl gazed silently into the distance, just as she had prayed under the starry sky in the snow valley years ago: I await your return on the other side of the starry sky.

Waiting for your return.

Waiting for you to savor the glory, waiting for you to taste the splendor.

I'm waiting for you to marry me.

"I'm going into seclusion." The Golden Celestial Maiden's face was expressionless, yet exceptionally resolute. She wanted to become a saint, to embark on that path through the stars, and to follow in Wang Hongwu's footsteps.

This is a contest, and also a test to prove that she is no less capable than them.

"Brother, do you think that road might be more interesting than the ancient battlefield of imperial heirs?" Huo Lin'er played with her light blue hair, her expression serious for the first time. She was about to become a saint, and embarking on the Star Road might be more suitable for training than the Big Dipper.

Fire Kirin did not deny it, but calmly said, "The Golden Ancient Road and the Mythical Ancient Road have no racial distinction. Those who can go there are all young supreme beings of their respective races. We can go too."

"When I become a saint, I will also go and see it." Yuan Gu thought of his ancestor Yuan Huang, who also reached the peak on that path, sweeping away all enemies, standing proudly under the starry sky and killing all quasi-emperors to achieve the Dao. Following in the footsteps of his ancestor is also a kind of cultivation.

"I have no interest in any of this. I'd rather stay in Beidou." The Divine Silkworm Daoist stretched, seemingly indifferent to everything, focused solely on searching for the remaining Nine Coffins of the Gods.

Huang Xudao remained silent, but the Dao patterns around his body grew increasingly dense, radiating a fighting spirit. The Holy Prince, carrying his staff, suddenly had the idea of ​​returning to his ancestral star, where the Fighting Holy Emperor had left him some things; he should go and take a look.

Each imperial heir has their own choices and directions, which are not the same. In this era, many kings rise up and outstanding talents emerge, which is destined to produce a series of brilliant collisions that will shine through the ages and be forever engraved in the history of the era.

"It's too fast. In just a few years, the ancient road has become a battleground. Will a supreme being who can continue the legacy of this era truly emerge?"

It is foreseeable that this day is not far off, a consensus that has been reached among cultivators. They can clearly hear the desolate yet majestic horn calling to the strongest of all races!
"The human bloodline may not be strong in some star regions, and may even be at a disadvantage, but in general, it has never fallen out of the top fifteen in the great competition of the entire universe." Many sages sighed after reading this, feeling a sense of heaviness. Although the Ziwei Sect Master's blood aura was restrained, his imposing presence was still overwhelming. They knew that they were far inferior to this person.

The Master of Ziwei Sect shattered the dreams of many with his fists, killing so many that the younger generation trembled. No one dared to claim supremacy. He was virtually invincible among his peers, appearing both hidden and unseen.
Outside the realm, many believe this is a road of no return, that once you embark on this ancient path to heaven, you may never come back; but for the people of Beidou and Ziwei, they do not think so. They firmly believe that the two Kings of the Forbidden Gods will definitely return, and they will return with the glory of the invincible ancient path.

On the horizon, amidst the clouds and sea, the Maiden of the Ruins gazed upon all this, slowly closing the stone book in her hand. She picked up her jade flute and gently played, producing ethereal melodies:

"Observe the myriad phenomena of the mortal world, the changing times, the turbulent seas, the rise of hegemons, and the dazzling starry sky."

As time passes and years change, the world transforms, but time remains eternal.

Looking at the universe and the world around us, we see the cycle of rise and fall, and the eternal silence of all things.

The path to immortality is a desolate dream, where the blue sea and sky have withered.

Thirty emperors throughout history, how many sages and worthies have vanished into dust!

The melodious flute music accompanied the singing as it faded into the distance, as if telling a story and bidding farewell to the departing.

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In the starry sky, the vast expanse of heaven is dark and cold without end.

The crossing has no end.

Before they knew it, the two had become very far from the Big Dipper.

The route given by the Great Sage Xuan Yin belongs to the ancient star Ziwei. Although it can also start from the Big Dipper, it will take a detour.

This star path originated in the mythological era, but after the ancient celestial court was destroyed, no one has been able to protect and maintain it. Many sections have long since collapsed, and the path ahead is broken. We need to build it ourselves, or even open up the five-colored altar, to find the next life-bearing star field.

In a sense, this is also a test for the trainees.

Since no one paved the way, Wang Hongwu took matters into his own hands to shape and pave the way.

He is creating a trial path leading from the Big Dipper to the ancient golden road!
The Empress was unusually quiet, and she traveled with him, searching for star debris, opening up passages, and perfecting a route.

The journey was not fast; they searched for ancient sites, repaired broken roads, and contemplated their own laws and principles. Both of them calmed their minds and occasionally sparred to verify their findings. It was a process of arduous cultivation, as well as an experience of seeking the truth and asking questions, truly pointing to their own hearts, questioning themselves about how to continue, and casting aside all distractions.

After traversing for half a year, they finally saw the first ancient star. Although it was lifeless, it was a suitable place to land. Wang Hongwu then raised his hand and took a stone tablet, inscribing words on it, saying that this was the gate of trials, and that after stepping out from here, the real tribulations would begin.

"Heh, we have to give them a little surprise!" The Empress chuckled mischievously, leaving behind a drop of her blood that transformed into a totem, becoming a test. Although it was far from her true strength, it was still enough to severely injure a prodigy saint. If they couldn't even overcome this hurdle, they really shouldn't embark on the path of vying for supremacy.

Wang Hongwu ignored her and instead left behind two unique martial arts techniques he had created: the Three Yin Demon-Slaying Blade and the Golden Crow Wings, to be passed on to those destined to inherit them, before embarking on his journey through the stars once more.

Following the planet forward, about three months later, they discovered a new ancient land. Just ahead lay a massive island, even more magnificent than an ancient star, exuding an aura of timelessness and having endured countless calamities, lying across the land.

"The Fallen Saint Island, this is a key point." Referring to the star map given to him by the Great Sage Xuan Yin, Wang Hongwu realized that this was a battlefield left behind by the ancient human race's sages during their conquests, and that it contained some hidden treasures.

This is an ancient island with a story, originating from the mythical era. Through countless ages, only fragmented legends remain.

"Heh, it seems the creatures on this island don't welcome humans." The Empress glanced over and quickly spotted a sacred beast spying on them from a distant primeval forest.

We've only just entered, and we've already encountered a sacred beast. It's safe to say that the creatures here are all formidable.

Wang Hongwu casually picked up a skull. It looked like it had been around for hundreds of thousands of years, yet it was still not completely decayed. This did not belong to a human. A fierce battle had taken place here in the past, clearly a clash between a human sage and a foreign race.

"Humans, get out!" "We have taken back this island; you are the losers!"

At this moment, voices emanated from all sides of the island, all belonging to sacred beasts, including a king among them, who was leading them to drive out the humans and seize the island.

"Half for you, half for me." Wang Hongwu laughed. There were still people offering themselves up for death; it was a good opportunity to clean up this island.

"It should have been done long ago!" The Empress roared, like thunder descending from the heavens. Endless mountains collapsed, and several saints in front of her coughed up blood, their bodies cracking as they staggered backward. She drew her sword and slashed, directly splitting a sacred beast in two, blood and bones flying everywhere.

Wang Hongwu took a step forward, and heaven and earth resonated, all paths trembled, true dragons and immortal phoenixes appeared, as if three thousand gods and demons were chanting scriptures, emitting an overwhelming power. When he swung his fist, the face of the leading sacred beast shattered instantly, flying out like a shard of porcelain. Its face was twisted beyond recognition, and cracks appeared all over its head. Then, with a bang, its crown was blown off, and it flew out, its primordial spirit shattered.

*Poof!* He slapped forward with his other palm, and with a soft sound, the head of the other sacred beast also rotted away, its primordial spirit exploding. It was no match for the beast in a single blow.

The two slaughtered the sacred beasts, causing them to flee in panic, but none of them survived; in no time, they were all wiped out.

Even the Holy Beast King couldn't escape. It was pierced through the body by the Humanity Banner, and the spirit of the weapon manifested and attacked. After a brief exchange, it picked the beast up and tore it apart, then punched the remaining body into pieces, causing it to fall on the spot.

"Why are you taking mine!" the Empress said, somewhat displeased. Wang Hongwu waved his hand and said casually, "I didn't notice. They're just so fragile."

The two explored the island for a while longer and discovered that a corpse was buried in the center of the island. It was left by a great sage who eventually suppressed the island and spread his influence throughout the world, establishing the principle of this place being close to humans.

His flesh and blood transformed into a lake, its surface shimmering, seemingly reflecting his past self and his true self, a truly mysterious phenomenon.

“This Great Sage rose to power through a single secret realm cultivation method, mainly cultivating the Dao Palace, and also practicing the Number Secret!” Wang Hongwu realized that this Great Sage had also cultivated a single secret realm, mainly cultivating the Dao Palace, which combined with the Number Secret, and indeed possessed unfathomable power. Moreover, the remnants were also very useful to them, and could strengthen the Number Secret.

"No wonder this blood pool is strange; it gives me a feeling that I can see myself reflected in it." The Empress also saw the mystery, and the two of them sat down in the blood pool to begin their comprehension and cultivation.

Two months passed quickly, and cracks suddenly appeared on the surface of Wang Hongwu's body. A layer of old shell fell off along with the skin and flesh and merged into the blood pool. His digital secrets advanced further, and even his body could trigger the divine restriction. This was very rare. Although it was not as good as his true body and only had nine restrictions, it was still enough to defy the heavens.

In an instant, the blood energy of this place soared into the sky. His metamorphosed remains, mixed with the blood lake, formed a secret land with a diameter of ten miles, its bright red color dazzling.

By a stroke of luck, a secret realm was formed here, providing a place for those who come after to fight against themselves, reflecting an avatar that allows the trial participants to better understand themselves and continuously transform.

However, due to his level of cultivation, he can only be effective on beings below the Saint King level.

After glancing at the Empress Dowager who was still cultivating diligently, Wang Hongwu flew straight away from the island and arrived in outer space. He grabbed stars with his bare hands, melted the remnants of the universe, and forcibly created a city in the void, which was shrouded in silvery starlight and looked sacred and peaceful.

He continuously absorbed the meteorite into it, forging it with the true fire of the Great Sun, resulting in a city that covered an extremely vast area. The city walls were like mountains, stretching endlessly, and the city towers were tall and magnificent. A pair of heavy city gates were closed, as if they could block thousands of troops and future saints.

It is not situated on a planet, but suspended directly in the cosmos, receiving the baptism of starlight, which is very visually striking.

Below lies the Isle of Fallen Saints, which becomes the place of corresponding creation and trials.

"This road is the first test of the ancient road of the human race." Wang Hongwu nodded in satisfaction. He had also built a road for Beidou. In fact, there are many small ancient roads in the universe that lead to the final trial road. The Golden Ancient Road is such a node, and it is also like a dam that unifies the paths of the human race's strongmen from all sides.

Then he pondered, "However, no one is stationed on this road now. In the future, we can arrange for people from the Ziwei Sect to guard it and let them become the protectors of the Beidou Ancient Road."

This is also a direction for the Ziwei Sect to develop, giving its disciples opportunities to hone their skills.

Another month passed, and the princess woke up, having received great benefits. She was in high spirits and boldly challenged Wang Hongwu to another battle.

Three days later, she appeared at a new node with a bruised and swollen face, and spat at Wang Hongwu, "You dog of a man, you have no sense of restraint, you hit women harder than you hit men!"

As you can see, there's a fist mark on her chest that hasn't faded away yet.

Wang Hongwu didn't speak, but noticed a planet below that was emanating a primordial aura that was captured by the Sun and Moon Heavenly Eye.

"Spirit race, demon race, evil god race, there are quite a few creatures on this planet. What good things attract them to gather here?" The Heavenly Empress looked down. She had also cultivated the Heavenly Eye, but her observation direction was different.

Through the information left by the sage Ziwei, Wang Hongwu learned that this was the birthplace of the Dao Source, which was destroyed by the ancient saints of the human race and transformed into a land of creation. Unfortunately, there was no path to continue it, which is why it drifted in the starry sky and became a node, giving future trial participants the opportunity to strive for creation.

The races on the planet are descendants of the defeated in the past, and they are also vying for the source of the Dao.

Legend has it that forty-nine sources of the Dao have been born throughout the ages, rare and precious. If all of them could be gathered together, they could merge into the 'one that has vanished,' obtain the origin of the heavens, and have the possibility of attaining the Dao.

The two landed directly, only to find themselves caught in the midst of a fierce battle. The air was filled with shouts of battle, and there were countless figures everywhere, including experts from the Spirit Clan, the Demon Kingdom, and the Evil God Kingdom.

The battle was fierce, with various magical artifacts flying around, their cold light dazzling, precious banners fluttering, savage beasts roaring, and powerful figures everywhere.

Upon seeing Wang Hongwu appear, everyone fell silent for a moment. Then, upon realizing that he was a human, they all put aside their grudges and attacked him together, shouting and threatening to kill him.

Wang Hongwu was speechless. He hadn't said or done anything yet, and he was already being attacked by so many people.
He was too lazy to say much. He raised his hands and started killing. He slapped a row of holy artifacts to pieces. With a flick of his five fingers, he shot out sun feather swords. Each one pierced through the brow of a saint and nailed their primordial spirit. In an instant, he killed five saints. Everyone was so shocked that they retreated and thought that a saint king had come!

"Underground!" At this moment, the Heavenly Empress's Heavenly Eye flashed and she suddenly spoke. She saw dragon energy rising from the earth's veins, celestial light shining brightly, and various auspicious currents flowing. The scene was extraordinary, and many saints were fighting over something there.

Wang Hongwu rushed in, where the strongest of all races were vying for power. All of them were at the peak of the Saint realm, and there were even Saint Kings. The competition was incredibly fierce.

A moment later, the Demon Saint, the Spirit Saint, and others rushed out, and everyone was even more surprised. Among the nine ancestral figures who had become saints countless years ago, there was actually a young figure. In the chaotic battle, he even showed a tendency to overpower the others. He directly snapped the necks of the old seniors and slapped their skulls, sending them flying!
"So powerful! To be able to stand tall and proud amidst so many ancient saints and warriors." Some people exclaimed, "It's too overwhelming, it's like a dream."

In the end, the battle raged until the sun and moon lost their light, the heavens and earth lost their color, and many mountains and rivers were riddled with holes and ceased to exist. It was a catastrophe. Wang Hongwu alone killed all the saints and obtained a ball of light the size of a human head. It was incomparably peaceful and holy, and various symbols of the Great Dao appeared, mysterious and unpredictable.

This is the source of the Dao, far superior to the one the Divine Organization presented as a congratulatory gift. It might even be able to help a peak Great Sage break through to the Quasi-Emperor realm.

"Come, let's meditate together." Having resolved the trouble, Wang Hongwu invited the Heavenly Princess to come and meditate together. The two of them used the source of the Dao to comprehend the Dao and improve their realm.

A month later, lightning flashed across the area, and countless divine rays intertwined to form a world of light, enveloping the entire area and causing many people to change color.

An endless sea of ​​lightning descended, and a terrifying heavenly tribulation emerged, suppressing all obstacles in its path. It was as if a celestial being was roaring, ready to tear everything in the world apart.

After undergoing a tribulation, the two broke through directly and ascended to the sixth level of the Saint Realm.

"When things are bad, you have to change; change leads to success. I'm giving you a chance."

Finally, Wang Hongwu suppressed all these guys, and even left the creatures he had defeated along the way here to serve as trial subjects. He arranged for them to watch the birth of the Source of Pipes. Once it appeared, they were to collect a portion of it and offer it as tribute to the Ziwei Sect, after which they could leave and become disciples of the Ziwei Sect.

At first, these guys were somewhat unconvinced, but after witnessing the prosperity and power of the Ziwei Sect, they had no more objections and were all sincerely convinced. That was a true royal family, terrifying beyond measure.

Following the same method, Wang Hongwu captured Daxing and established another ancient city there as the second checkpoint for the human race.

"If you keep building like this, you'll destroy the ancient domain in front of the Golden Ancient Road." The Empress shook her head. She had never heard of anyone traversing the Trial Path like this before; it was too domineering.

“This is also a form of cultivation.” Wang Hongwu replied lightly, and once again traversed the passage, arriving at a new node. Ahead of him was what seemed to be an ancient star with life, its magnificent aura overwhelming and making one want to bow down in worship. It had a sense of antiquity and grandeur.

As soon as he approached, Wang Hongwu heard a wave of aging:

"The Emperor is dead, the gods of all realms are in chaos, the Heavenly Court has collapsed and fallen in an instant."

This was a fragment of a sentence, like a bolt from the blue, a remnant of the former officials of the ancient Heavenly Court.

This is a huge star, so enormous it's astonishing. Countless moons revolve around it, dazzling and brilliant. This place was once a land of ancient life, but now there are no living beings. One can still vaguely sense its past glory.

Upon closer inspection, various divine chains of order intertwine within the planet, including golden primordial laws, gray mist, and green life force, with all these daos merging to form a radiant flame.

That is the power of transformation!
The entire ancient star was filled with this chilling aura, and a once vibrant land of life perished because of it. How could a life-bearing star be filled with such power? It was probably caused by a quasi-emperor who had reached the Dao realm.

Wang Hongwu suddenly sensed a mark belonging to the ancient Heavenly Court. With a wave of his hand, a stone coffin of unknown material appeared within this ancient star.

What puzzled him was that the stone coffin couldn't be opened.

"Could there still be someone buried inside? If they're not quite dead, that would be interesting, perhaps related to the ancient Heavenly Court." The Heavenly Empress stared at the stone coffin with a strange expression, seemingly thinking of something, but hesitated to speak.

It is engraved with some patterns, all of which are the configurations of the high-ranking officials of the ancient Heavenly Court. It is said that it was summoned by Wang Hongwu, but it is actually as if it flew over on its own after sensing his presence.

Could it be a celestial general who once guarded this place?
“If they’re not dead, they’re disciples of the ancient Heavenly Court, not enemies.” Wang Hongwu didn’t care. He put away the stone coffin and looked inside the ancient star. He discovered an ancient training ground, left behind by a large star under the rule of the ancient Heavenly Court, which he had transformed into the third trial.

As they sailed on, they encountered many ancient lands and tribes, engaging in friendly exchanges or bloody battles, leaving behind a formidable reputation for suppressing all realms.

In the fourth stage, he found a battlefield of mythical saints, containing the ruins of the battle between the Heavenly Court and the Underworld, where the fourth city of the human race was built.

In the fifth level, he came across the place where a quasi-emperor had passed away. His family had fallen into decline. After exchanging ideas, they built the fifth human city on this site.

The sixth level was built on an ancient celestial court ruin they salvaged; the seventh level was built on the Nine Heavens Divine Jade Mine; the eighth level was built on the place where the ancient sages of the human race attained enlightenment; and the ninth level was built by Wang Hongwu in a divine medicine garden, where a fruit of an immortal divine medicine once fell and grew into an orchard.

As he continued along the route, Wang Hongwu sensed an unexpected fluctuation; this tenth node seemed particularly different.

That connection with the numbers and the Holy Spirit stirred the spirits of the banner of humanity, making them yearn for that kind of fortune, which resides within the ancient star of life below.

As you can see, the planet is filled with mountains and ancient beasts. The most eye-catching feature is a hill in the center. The hill is not steep, but crescent-shaped. It looks desolate, barren, and vast.

According to the records of the ancient sage Ziwei, this place was called Dayuepo.

As soon as the two entered the ancient star, they saw a strange sight: a magnificent ancient castle, like the abode of a demon god, engraved with the marks of time, exuding an aura of grandeur and majesty, located in the center of the Great Moon Slope.

"According to the old legends, every few hundred thousand years, when cracks appear in the burial grounds of gods and demons, they are accompanied by the appearance of magnificent ancient castles and other unusual sights." One of the sacred beasts they had captured as a guide explained. There are rumors that there were glorious events here in the mythical era, which makes it easy to imagine that this place has buried the past and buried some secrets from the ancient mythical era!
Some believe that there are terrifying things and unknown secrets in the burial ground of gods and ghosts, and that the matter has not been completely resolved. If someone were to break in, they might obtain some ancient artifacts, and who knows, it might be a great fortune.

The mythological era was long, and there were many abandoned places; this place was one of them.

Finally, the sacred beast revealed a piece of information: "I have heard that in the mythical era, there existed an ancient, heaven-defying technique that allowed incomplete holy spirits to achieve perfection through acquired cultivation. It was a time when one could aspire to be close to the gods."

The Heaven-Mending Technique? Wang Hongwu realized where he was—it was the very star where the Daoist Venerable had suppressed the Holy Spirit Ancestor!
(End of this chapter)