Infinite transcendence began with Covering the Sky.

Chapter 305 The End of the Ancient Road

The dark universe is boundless, and even a Great Sage would need several years to leave it. Only those who possess the title of "Emperor" can travel to and from it at lightning speed.

Whether it's a quasi-emperor or a true emperor, they are all extremely overwhelming to cultivators who are still at the level of sages.

A mere wisp of imperial might is enough to make sages bow their heads, and even a supreme saint would find it difficult to withstand with a single outstretched hand. No matter how talented a genius is, they would find it hard to defy him.

This is why Qi Zhe was quite wary of Yu Huaqing's elder brother, because that person was a true quasi-emperor, and even with an imperial weapon in his hand, he was difficult to provoke.

Now he walks through the dark universe, preparing to spend several years heading to the ultimate imperial pass, which can be considered as drawing a line under his journey through the stars.

"This journey has come to an end." Qi Zhe gazed at the end of the dark universe, his eyes filled with a sense of bewilderment.

At this moment, starlight once again shone in his eyes, and countless stars gradually hung in the sky, like rays of dawn illuminating the darkness.

He crossed this endless darkness, and memories of becoming a saint and even a great saint began to emerge, causing Qi Zhe to reminisce.

Since he broke through the Big Dipper, all the loneliness along the way has come to an end, and the hardships of nearly seventy years of hard work seem to have vanished in an instant.

"Master Ma will be free too!"

But Qi Zhe wasn't the only one in a daze; Shi Ma, who had been lingering in the darkness for a long time, was now also howling.

After being subdued by Qi Zhe, it wandered all the way. Now that Qi Zhe has become a great saint, he has fulfilled his promise to set it free, which makes it feel excited.

Unfortunately, the next moment its eyes darted around, and it turned its head to secretly stare at Qi Zhe, its eyes filled with various unreadable expressions.

The next moment it rushed to Qi Zhe's side, stretched out its horse head and said in a somewhat ingratiating low voice, "Does Master Qi need any lackeys?"

This guy's personality changed drastically during his long period of solitude. Now he's become increasingly shameless, showing no regard for his reputation whatsoever, and has truly become an extreme case of shamelessness.

Qi Zhe grinned upon hearing this, then could only nod and say, "I don't lack lackeys, but I do lack horse legs. I think you're pretty good."

"Alright, Little Horse is willing to ride with Master Qi through the starry sky!" Upon hearing this, Stone Horse relaxed completely. It was a horse after all, and no longer cared about being someone else's horse.

If one day Qi Zhe can attain enlightenment and become an emperor, riding his horse across the entire starry sky, it would feel that it would be an honor to share in the glory.

"Haha." Zhang Bairen laughed out loud not far away, shaking his head and chuckling as he looked at the stone horse that resembled a lackey.

After a moment, Zhang Bairen stopped laughing and turned his gaze back to Qi Zhe, saying, "Traveling with Brother Qi along the way, I have certainly gained a lot."

"It's time to leave."

Zhang Bairen and Qi Zhe spent three years together escaping the Dark Universe, and knowing that it was time to part ways, they prepared to leave.

The journey was uneventful, filled only with solitary discussions, which Zhang Bairen found quite rewarding.

For Qi Zhe, this journey has been very rewarding. Although Zhang Bairen did not reveal his past, he did talk about the Chaotic Ancient Cultivation Method.

He claims to be the inheritor of the ancient chaotic arts, practicing the abandoned path, and is deeply moved by the various runes that Qi Zhe has used.

Qi Zhe didn't care much about this. Since Zhang Bairen was unwilling to talk about it, he naturally wouldn't force him. A brief exchange was enough.

At this moment, Zhang Bairen said he was leaving, and Qi Zhe nodded slightly and agreed, preparing to see Zhang Bairen off.

"Swoosh!" The next moment, Zhang Bairen raised his hand and ripped through the heavens and earth, and countless Dao patterns appeared instantly, opening a void passage.

But before leaving, Zhang Bairen suddenly spoke up: "When the Imperial Pass opens in the future, we will meet at the pinnacle of the Imperial Road. If you are defeated, I will let you leave."

At this moment, his eyes were full of solemnity as he stared at Qi Zhe and said that the future battle could be stopped short of causing trouble for him. Upon hearing this, Qi Zhe immediately said, "Alright, if that day ever comes, I will let you leave."

"It's a deal." Zhang Bairen chuckled upon hearing this, then rushed into the void passage, disappearing from Qi Zhe's sight on endless streams of light.

As Zhang Bairen left, Qi Zhe's expression turned somewhat somber; he knew very well that this day would never come.

This life is a tragic song on his path to becoming an emperor. He is going to pursue the ultimate goal and gamble on proving himself when chaos comes. If he fails, he may not survive.

Qi Zhe couldn't think too much about the future of this world. His path didn't intersect with many people's, and he was destined to be lonely.

Those prodigies on the road to becoming emperors were not really Qi Zhe's true rivals; his real rivals were the decades to come.

With a sigh, Qi Zhe mounted the stone horse and galloped towards the starry sky, riding through the stars as he sped to reach the Imperial Pass.

He knew that Zhang Bairen and the Emperor were both waiting for the fiftieth person to be named, vying for the position of the Great Dao, so he was happy to lend them a hand.

The only true path, the ultimate imperial pass, the gateway to the mythical Heavenly Court—countless people have come here to witness this place since the ancient times.

Many ancient emperors from the Primordial Era and the great emperors of various races from the Desolate Era have come here and participated in the final battle of the Emperor's Road.

Now, Qi Zhe transformed into a streak of light amidst the starlight and set off. When he stopped, a colossal city standing beneath the starry sky was right before his eyes.

This is a truly formidable pass, so immense as to be unimaginable. It is rooted in the void of heaven and earth, with boundless chaotic energy cascading down from its heights like a waterfall.

Since the end of the mythological era, this majestic pass has stood here, enduring millions of years without faltering, as if frozen in the river of time.

Now Qi Zhe stood at a distance, silently watching the giant city under the starry sky, scanning the stone pillars in front of the city gate.

“Wu Shi and Ruthless Men have both been here.” Qi Zhe sighed under the starry sky. He saw the marks of many ancient emperors on the stone pillars in front of the city gate.

There are many people from the past there, ancient emperors and human emperors, each one worthy of admiration, making one want to be among them.

"I am coming!"

The next moment, Qi Zhe let out a long roar, and the stone horse roared along with Qi Zhe's thoughts. Then, like a soaring dragon, it rushed towards the Imperial Pass.

He didn't care about leaving his name on the Heavenly Stele, but he wanted to tell the world that he had been here. Even though he knew that the Imperial Pass was not meant for him in this world, he still wanted to leave behind a legend that people would admire.

"Buzz!"

As Qi Zhe approached, a series of soft sounds suddenly emanated from the ancient and majestic pass, and a celestial stele quietly appeared on the platform at the city gate.

The Imperial Pass is not yet open, and the city gates are tightly closed and difficult to open. Only by leaving one's name on the Heavenly Stele can one guarantee entry into the Imperial Pass.

Now, with Qi Zhe's arrival, the Heavenly Stele has appeared on its own, asking him to leave his name on it and wait for the day when the Imperial Pass opens.

"The Beginning!" The stone horse stared intently at the stone tablet the moment it appeared, scanning it closely, and immediately spotted the first prodigy to leave his name.

Below him are six more names, each a Great Sage, the most outstanding prodigy in their respective realm.

"Boom!" The next moment, Qi Zhe stretched out his palm and left a palm print that shimmered with infinite divine light on it, imprinting his aura on it.

At this moment, Qi Zhe turned around and scanned the entire starry sky, as if he could see the long ancient road of humanity, and couldn't help but let out a long roar:

"Let's go! I'm going to ride my horse across the starry sky!"

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