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

A supreme being from the Immortal Realm gazed at the immortal figure high in the sky, and sighed deeply, his tone filled with awe:

"Fortunately, the two realms merged back then, and even more fortunately, we never became enemies with the Heavenly Emperor."

"Who could have imagined that this lower realm, which we once looked down upon, would produce such an unparalleled Celestial King!"

"Yes," a middle-aged venerable figure chimed in, "Back then, we thought we were from the Upper Realm and the Origin Realm was from the Lower Realm, and we felt very superior. But what happened? The Origin Realm was better than us in everything—cultivation techniques, environment, resources—how could it not crush the Immortal Realm in every aspect?"

"The most crucial difference is that the leader is different," another supreme being said.

"After Lord Gu Feng went into seclusion, the Immortal Realm was thrown into chaos by the Heavenly Lord of the Azure Sky and his group. But what about the Origin Realm? The Heavenly Emperor arranged everything perfectly. The worlds merged, and the Great Luo Heaven was created. These are things we have never seen before in our entire lives."

"I used to think that the Origin Realm was a rural place, but later I realized that we were the ones who had never seen the world."

Another Immortal Realm Supreme slowly spoke, his eyes filled with relief.

"We are no longer separated into the Immortal Realm and the Origin Realm. The two realms have merged into one, and all under heaven share the same origin. This is our only homeland, and we are all people of the Origin Realm!"

"The Heavenly Emperor is the backbone of the Origin Realm, the source of our confidence!"

"The First Immortal King Tribulation in History: The Heavenly Emperor Ascends to the Pinnacle of Immortal Kings!"

"Such power is unmatched throughout all the ages and heavens!"

All the supreme beings of the Immortal Realm nodded in agreement, all their arrogance shattered, leaving only utter respect and reverence.

……

High above the heavens, Jiang Hao slowly withdrew the overwhelming power emanating from his body.

Having undergone the tempering of the Supreme Immortal King Tribulation, his physical body is perfect and immortal, and his primordial spirit is eternally indestructible. His strength crushes his peers throughout history, and his aura is calm and vast, restrained and unassuming, yet he possesses an unparalleled majesty that overlooks all the heavens.

He lightly lifted his foot and descended into the air, slowly returning to the Three Realms from the endless void.

Everyone below held their breath, their eyes fixed on the returning figure, filled with reverence.

Gu Feng stepped forward first to offer his heartfelt congratulations:

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Jiang on attaining the Dao of Immortal King, reaching the pinnacle, unparalleled throughout eternity, and revered by all the heavens!"

Taixu Immortal Lord stood aside, also with a smile on his face, and exclaimed, "When I first met you, you were still walking the path of immortality in the mortal world. Now, in just a short time, you have already reached this point. You are truly the greatest genius of all time."

Jiang Hao smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Taixu will be here soon too."

Di Chen, Qin Ming, Wan Qing, and others also gathered around. Following closely behind, all the supreme powerhouses, including the Black Emperor, Pizi Long, Feng Xi, the Four Heavenly Kings, the Ten Immortal Generals, Shangyang Emperor, Taiyuan Ancient Emperor, and Longgu Heavenly Venerable, bowed and offered their congratulations in unison.

The earth-shaking cries of congratulations resounded throughout the heavens and the earth, echoing across the entire Origin Realm!

Jiang Hao looked at the group of familiar old friends in front of him, his eyes gentle and his face smiling. He responded to everyone's congratulations one by one with composure and unparalleled demeanor.

Just as everyone was filled with excitement and the atmosphere was lively, Black Emperor couldn't suppress his curiosity any longer. He took two steps forward, looked up at Jiang Hao with sparkling eyes, and eagerly asked:

"Heavenly Emperor, Heavenly Emperor, what realm are you currently in?"

"Where does that place him within the entire Immortal King level? Is he invincible?"

The rogue dragon immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes, Heavenly Emperor, please tell us!" Its dragon eyes widened in surprise.

Long Baobao also squatted down beside him, looking at Jiang Hao with curiosity. Everyone else had similar expressions, all looking curious.

Faced with the Black Emperor's eager and curious questions, Jiang Hao raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled faintly.

"Not many, maybe just the peak of the Immortal King realm."

Jiang Hao spoke calmly, much like Jack Ma when he said he had no interest in money.

But when everyone heard the words "Peak of Immortal Kings," it was like a thunderclap from the heavens, and everyone present froze on the spot.

"hiss!"

A moment of deathly silence fell over the entire venue, followed by a chorus of gasps as countless people's pupils constricted, their faces filled with disbelief and shock!

"The pinnacle of Immortal King..."

They had some suspicions when Jiang Hao was undergoing his tribulation, but when they heard it confirmed by Jiang Hao himself, they were still shocked!

Who wouldn't be shocked?

Throughout history, countless desperate figures have lie dormant for eternity, fought fiercely throughout their lives, endured endless bloodshed and the sedimentation of time, and spent a long period of time before they had the opportunity to climb step by step to the peak of the Immortal King.

Furthermore, no one has ever directly stepped to the pinnacle after breaking through to the Immortal King realm!

This was something I wouldn't have dared to even imagine before.

This is no longer just about having extraordinary talent; it's about completely breaking the ancient norms and overturning everyone's understanding of cultivation!

"It really is the pinnacle of the Immortal King realm... This kind of thing actually happened..."

Many people muttered to themselves.

Black King's tail instantly wagged high, and it proudly shook its head, puffing out its chest as it looked around at the crowd, as if it had seen through everything. It shouted loudly:

"How about that? I told you long ago, I said that once the Heavenly Emperor breaks through, he will definitely be at the peak of the Immortal King realm. You didn't believe me before, and you even argued with me, saying that at most he would only be a giant Immortal King! Now you're convinced, aren't you? I, the Black Emperor, never make a mistake!"

Rogue Dragon immediately chimed in, nodding repeatedly and praising him:

"That's right! What kind of person is the Heavenly Emperor? How can a mere Immortal King be worthy of the Heavenly Emperor's status? Only a peak Immortal King is worthy of the Heavenly Emperor's identity!"

The powerful figures present all looked ashamed and quickly responded.

"We were narrow-minded and underestimated the Heavenly Emperor."

"The Heavenly Emperor is unparalleled; throughout the ages, only the Heavenly Emperor could accomplish such an inconceivable feat!"

At the front of the crowd, Immortal King Gu Feng looked on in awe at Jiang Hao's tall and imposing figure, and exclaimed with heartfelt admiration:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, your actions today have truly created a legend unlike any seen throughout history!"

"Upon entering the Immortal King realm, he directly reached the pinnacle of perfection, just a hair's breadth away from tearing through the shackles of the King realm!"

"Judging from your current situation and foundation, you are not far from becoming a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, and it is absolutely certain that you will ascend to the position of Immortal Emperor in the future!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room nodded in unison, expressing their complete agreement.

"Yes, yes, yes, the Heavenly Emperor will definitely break through to the Immortal Emperor realm in the future!"

Throughout the myriad realms and countless eras, countless extraordinary figures have emerged, but the Immortal Emperor has always remained elusive, too mysterious and distant.

Throughout history, countless extraordinary talents have failed, and there have been very few Immortal Emperors. The difficulty of becoming an Immortal Emperor is extremely high, so even the most amazing geniuses dare not be sure that they can become an emperor.

But when it comes to Jiang Hao, no one doubts it.

Because Jiang Hao has created too many miracles and broken too many barriers along the way, and his demeanor is too astonishing. He has done everything that others could not.

Therefore, in the eyes of everyone in the Origin Realm, it was only natural for Jiang Hao to become Emperor!

Jiang Hao responded modestly upon hearing this.

"Just so-so, the road ahead is long, and we still need to work hard."

His tone was humble, without a trace of arrogance, but to the ears of others, it sounded even more unfathomable.

Everyone thought to themselves, "As expected of the Heavenly Emperor, even in this situation he's so humble!"

Just then, Feng Xi smiled sweetly, stepped forward, gently took Jiang Hao's arm, and asked with bright, curious eyes:

"Great Emperor, is your next step to break through to the Emperor Light Immortal King realm? To become an invincible existence among Immortal Kings?"

As soon as he said this, everyone in the room turned their attention to him, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.

Everyone had heard Gu Feng explain the division of the Immortal King realm, and knew that above the peak of the Immortal King realm was the Emperor Light Immortal King.

That is a special realm between Immortal King and Quasi-Immortal Emperor, with stronger foundation and more terrifying combat power, far exceeding the peak of ordinary Immortal King.

Everyone assumed that Jiang Hao's next step would inevitably be to challenge the Emperor Light Immortal King!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao shook his head slightly, his tone calm and resolute:

"no."

"Hmm, no?"

Everyone in the room was stunned for a moment, their faces filled with astonishment, and they all asked in confusion:

"Heavenly Emperor, what realm do you plan to break through to next?"

Could it be that the Heavenly Emperor is no longer planning to break through? That's impossible, everyone wondered.

Jiang Hao gazed at the distant sky, his tone calm yet imbued with unparalleled confidence:

"Naturally, it's a direct breakthrough from the King Realm to the Quasi-Immortal Emperor!"

The entire audience erupted in uproar. Is this... really possible?

However, Jiang Hao was very clear and confident. In his view, the so-called Emperor Light Immortal King was just a compromise path taken by cultivators who lacked talent or foundation.

In a cultivation system that uses the body as a seed, true peerless geniuses with solid foundations can directly knock on the door of Quasi-Immortal Emperors at the peak of the Immortal King realm.

Only cultivators who lack sufficient experience and cannot directly advance to the King Realm will choose to first take the path of Emperor Light Immortal King. They will slowly hone their skills, progressing step by step, and make up for their shortcomings over time.

This path is safe, but it's inferior; it's a retreat for the weak, not the path for the supreme strong.

Emperor Light Immortal King, also known as Half-Step Quasi-Immortal Emperor, belongs to the ultimate level within the Immortal King category. It is a transitional realm above the peak of Immortal King and below Quasi-Immortal Emperor.

He was surrounded by a faint aura of a quasi-Immortal Emperor, also known as Emperor Light, which is the origin of his name. The combat power of the Emperor Light Immortal King was stronger than that of a peak Immortal King.

As for how to become an Emperor Light Immortal King, basically all Immortal King powerhouses first cultivate to the peak of Immortal King, accumulate enough foundation, and then try to break through the Quasi-Immortal Emperor barrier.

There is an insurmountable chasm between the King Realm and the Quasi-Immortal Emperor; this chasm is extremely terrifying.

Many peak Immortal Kings lack sufficient foundation and have flaws in their Great Dao, making it impossible for them to cross this boundary in one go, thus failing to advance to Quasi-Immortal Emperor.

When he attacked the Imperial Pass, he came into close contact with the Quasi-Immortal Emperor's domain, and was touched by the faint light of the Imperial Dao. His Great Dao was baptized by the aura of the Imperial Dao, and his Dao Fruit was born with a faint Imperial radiance.

After failing to break through, these powerful individuals settled for second best, stabilizing their current realm and fusing the imperial light with their own Dao fruit, thus becoming Imperial Light Immortal Kings.

Therefore, in Jiang Hao's eyes, experiencing the Emperor Light Immortal King was a degrading act.

Throughout history, all those who truly possess the potential to become Immortal Emperors and ultimately reach the pinnacle have done so without going through any stages of becoming an Emperor or Immortal King.

Just like the Chaotic Ancient Heavenly Emperor, who was also at the peak of the Immortal King level back then, he directly jumped into the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level without going through the transitional stage of the Emperor Light Immortal King.

The truly peerless geniuses who amaze the world are never ordinary people.

Therefore, Emperor Light Immortal King was never part of Jiang Hao's plan.

After everyone had fully digested these words, all that remained in their hearts was shock and awe.

"My god, he skipped the Emperor Light Immortal King and went straight to Quasi-Immortal Emperor. As expected of the Heavenly Emperor, his vision is truly different!"

"Yes, others desperately strive to reach a higher realm, but the Heavenly Emperor completely disdains them; they're not even on the same level!"

Black Emperor and Rogue Dragon were the most enthusiastic in their praise, their faces showing fervent sycophancy as they showered him with compliments:

"The Heavenly Emperor is the greatest of all time, destined to become the Supreme Immortal Emperor!"

"What kind of Emperor Light Immortal King is he? He's unworthy of the Heavenly Emperor's Dao. Becoming an Emperor directly is the right path!"

Qin Ming, standing to the side, looked at the Black Emperor's crazy, shameless flattery with a helpless expression, his eyes twitching slightly. He really couldn't bear to watch.

The dog he raised was nothing like him; it hadn't inherited his wisdom and bravery at all. "I wonder who Xiao Hei got his personality from."

He then suppressed his thoughts, looked at Jiang Hao, and asked with eyes full of curiosity:

"Grandpa Heavenly Emperor, you are not only a Celestial King, but also the only one in all eternity to reach the Creation Realm. I am very curious, what kind of profound abilities does the Creation Realm possess?"

These words instantly resonated with everyone present, and the entire audience's gazes burned with anticipation as they stared intently at Jiang Hao.

Although the Immortal King Realm is supreme, it has been recorded in ancient books and traced by predecessors throughout the ages, so people can still glimpse its secrets.

But the realms of creation are different!

This is a completely new realm that no one has ever set foot in since the beginning of time. It is a unique cultivation system created by Jiang Hao, so everyone is curious about the abilities and power of the Creation Realm.

Feng Xi nodded quickly, gently shaking Jiang Hao's arm with her eyes full of anticipation:

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, please show us your skills! We've been curious about the Creation Realm for far too long!"

Even the Immortal King Gu Feng put aside all his thoughts at this moment, his gaze fixed on Jiang Hao, his expression solemn and full of anticipation.

He also desperately wanted to see for himself just how special this once-in-a-millennium Creation Realm truly was.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jiang Hao looked at the expectant and earnest faces of the crowd and smiled gently.

He didn't say much, but slowly raised his right hand, his palm empty, devoid of anything.

But in the next instant, without the roar of heaven and earth, without the flashing of Dao patterns, without the slightest fluctuation of strange phenomena, something appeared out of thin air in Jiang Hao's palm.

"This...how is this possible..."

Everyone was stunned and motionless upon witnessing this unbelievable scene.

Even the Immortal King Gu Feng's pupils dilated suddenly, his eyes widened, his body stiffened slightly, and he stared blankly at the object in his palm, his face full of disbelief.