Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

"I don't know, we'll see when the time comes. If it really doesn't work out, we'll just shut ourselves down and wait until later."

The reactions of the various prodigies to Lin Dong's attainment of enlightenment were also complex. Long Zhan, at the fiftieth level of the ancient road, clenched his fist, then relaxed it, "Is there no chance anymore...?"

Yao Ye gazed at the starry sky, remaining silent.

The prodigies of Lin Dong's era were filled with admiration, such as the two with the Holy Body and the Overlord Body, who exclaimed, "Indeed, Brother Lin has successfully attained enlightenment. How terrifying!"

They lived in the same era as Lin Dong, had truly competed with him, and were well aware of Lin Dong's strength.

Therefore, they were not surprised by Lin Dong's enlightenment; they were only happy and moved, because they were truly convinced.

"Brother Lin, congratulations."

Mu Feng looked at the desolate Lin Dong on the edge of the universe. He was happy for Lin Dong. The two were good friends and had been discussing the Dao for many years, making progress together.

But pressure also came; Lin Dong had attained enlightenment, but he was still one step away.

And this step, it's unknown how long it will take.

In the Great Luo Heaven, Jiang Haodao, in his Daoist body, also looked at the Lin Dong who had attained enlightenment and nodded in satisfaction, "This little guy is not bad."

Jiang Hao had naturally paid attention to Lin Dong, since Lin Dong was different from most top geniuses; he wasn't outstanding at first.

He had no special physique, no extraordinary opportunities; he relied on an indomitable spirit and a Daoist heart that never wavered.

He grew step by step, making solid progress at every level and improving at every stage.

Such people are even rarer than many of the top geniuses who claim to possess imperial potential from the very beginning.

This guy has a firm Dao heart, which is very rare. In some ways, Dao heart is more important than talent.

However, this little guy has a unique style; he uses the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger at the drop of a hat and fights very fiercely.

Moreover, this is Little Potato's good friend. Little Potato and Jiang Hao had said that he and Lin Dong had an inexplicable sense of closeness.

Jiang Hao was also quite curious about this and even did some research, but unfortunately he couldn't find the reason.

On the edge of the universe, the lightning tribulation dissipated, and the starry sky returned to tranquility.

Lin Dong sat cross-legged in the void, surrounded by the harmonious resonance of myriad paths. The Heavenly Heart Mark merged into his body, and his imperial might swept across the heavens.

He closed his eyes, feeling that unique power. At this moment of merging with the Heavenly Heart, at this moment of becoming an Emperor, he became the current ruler of the human realm.

This is a very unique experience.

Heaven and earth and all things bowed before him, and the will of all living beings converged in one body.

He felt that his strength was much greater than before he attained enlightenment, and his understanding of the Dao was also much deeper.

He finally attained enlightenment. From an ordinary cultivator in a small place to the current Martial Emperor, who could have imagined such a tremendous change?

The boy from Qingyang Town initially only wanted to heal his father's injuries and avenge him.

But as he cultivated, he experienced more and more things, became stronger and stronger, and his goals kept changing.

Indeed, a person's life is not static, especially their goals, which change constantly as life goals evolve.

Lin Dong opened his eyes and looked at the starry sky, the Big Dipper in the Eastern Wilderness, which was his hometown. He should go home.

When the news of Lin Dong's attainment of immortality and becoming an emperor reached Qingyang Town, the entire city was in an uproar.

Of course, Qingyang Town is no longer the small town it once was; it is now a large city spanning hundreds of thousands of miles.

The city was originally called Qingyang City, but at the moment when Emperor Wu attained enlightenment in the forest cave, it was renamed Emperor Wu City after all the major forces in Qingyang City agreed.

The city wall is inscribed with the three large characters "Wudi City", the strokes of which are sharp and cleaved like a knife and axe, clearly a specially designed work, and by a famous calligrapher.

This is efficiency, this is the change brought about by Emperor Cheng. No one objected because everyone could enjoy the blessings and benefits of Emperor Wu and Emperor Cheng.

The saying "When one attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven" is not an exaggeration. Lin Dong becoming an emperor will not only bring huge benefits to the Lin family, but also to Qingyang City.

The fact that Qingyang Town has developed to its current state is largely due to the emergence of a top-tier prodigy like Lin Dong, who is qualified to prove his Dao.

The city is filled with towering buildings and teeming with cultivators; major powers have established branches here.

The Lin family mansion is located in the center of the city, covering an area of ​​a thousand acres. It is a magnificent building, full of spiritual energy. The two stone lions at the entrance are lifelike, with a faint light flowing in their eyes.

When Lin Dong stepped into Martial Emperor City, he made no attempt to conceal his aura; his imperial might was overwhelming, and the entire city trembled.

Countless cultivators in the city looked up and saw the imposing figure descending from the sky, and they all knelt down on the ground.

"Emperor Wu is back!"

"Emperor Lindong!"

The news spread like wildfire throughout the city in an instant.

The leaders of various powerful forces, upon hearing the news, rushed to the Lin family mansion with lavish gifts.

Some wanted to curry favor, some wanted to befriend him, and some simply wanted to catch a glimpse of Emperor Wu's true face.

When Lin Dong stepped into the Lin family mansion, the courtyard was bustling with activity.

Lin Dong smiled. His parents and grandfather were already nearing the end of their lives and were supposed to pass away peacefully.

However, after the emergence of the Great Luo Heavenly Divine Path, the three of them entered the divine path and are now enjoying great prosperity in the Martial Emperor City, living even more comfortably than before.

This is one of the reasons why Lin Dong is most grateful to the Heavenly Emperor; the Heavenly Emperor's grace has profoundly affected the fate of his family.

Lin Xiao stood under the eaves, holding a bowl of tea in his hand. The tea swayed slightly, betraying his state of mind.

He stared at the burly figure at the courtyard gate, his eyes red-rimmed, his lips moving slightly, his body trembling.

His son has become an emperor, and the boy from Qingyang Town who wanted to avenge him now stands at the pinnacle of the Three Realms.

Liu's eyes were already red, and she tugged at Lin Xiao's sleeve: "Say something!"

Lin Xiao snapped out of his daze, put the teacup on the table next to him, walked over, and looked Lin Dong up and down.

He reached out to pat his son's shoulder, but pulled his hand back halfway. In the end, he just nodded heavily and said, "You're back? It's good that you're back."

His tone was rather stiff, but his expression revealed his excitement.

Lin Dong's father was just like that—a typical strict father and kind mother.

Grandpa Lin stood up from the rattan chair, his cane thumping loudly on the ground.

He walked shakily to the cave entrance, looked up at his grandson, and his cloudy old eyes shone brightly. "My precious grandson has become emperor! Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row, his voice loud and clear, full of energy.

The maid beside him quickly supported him, afraid that he would be too excited to stand steadily.

Old Master Lin was a cultivator in his youth and had seen many trials and tribulations, but his grandson's attainment of the Dao and becoming an emperor was a first for the Lin family.

He tried to hold back, but couldn't resist. He reached out and patted and pinched Lin Dong's arm, as if to confirm whether what he was seeing was real.

"Grandpa, it's me." Lin Dong squatted down so that the old man could touch his face.

Grandpa Lin touched his face, his hand trembling, but he said, "My grandson has lost weight..."

Lin Xiao stood aside, watching this scene, a slight smile playing on his lips, which he quickly suppressed.

He turned around, his back to the crowd, and wiped his eyes with his sleeve.

Then he turned back, his voice regaining its usual calm: "Don't stand in the yard, come inside and talk."

He paused, then added, "Your mother made your favorite soup, and she's been making it for three days."

Wiping away her tears, Liu nodded with a smile: "Yes, yes, I'll go get it right away. You three, sit down first."

She turned and walked towards the kitchen, but after a few steps she looked back at Lin Dong, her eyes reddening again.

Lin Dong helped his grandfather into the main room, where the ancestral tablets of the Lin family were enshrined, and incense smoke wafted around.