With matters settled, the Heavenly Pass had been sealed. With the decree of the peerless Human Emperor, bolstered by the majestic power of the myriad realms, not even other ancient Great Powers could capture it again. No one could open the Heavenly Pass.
The Purple Mansion Great Power also sighed leisurely, gazing at the Heavenly Pass with profound melancholy.
He had originally only wanted to open the Heavenly Pass to glimpse the Primordial Immortal Realm, which was why he had paid a heavy price, sealing himself beneath the Tenth Ancient Pass to delay his fading lifespan and survive to this era.
Now, he felt everything was over. The Primordial Immortal Realm remained unseen, leaving him with helplessness and a sigh.
His majestic figure began to grow illusory. The Purple Mansion Dao Tower flew out, landing atop the head of the Tenth Ancient Pass's Pass Lord. His gaze rested on these descendants of the Purple Mansion Sacred Land as he sighed softly, "For the sake of glimpsing the Primordial Immortal Realm, you have suffered..."
"We have not suffered!" The descendants of the Purple Mansion Sacred Land wept. They all knew the Ancient Ancestor Great Power could not remain in this world much longer; his figure was rapidly becoming more illusory, filling them with grief.
The Purple Mansion Great Power shook his head and sighed gently, "All of you, return. Go back to the Purple Mansion Sacred Land, resume control of the Sacred Land, and do not venture onto the ancient path again."
Boom—
The Purple Mansion Great Power's figure suddenly exploded. Billions of strands of purple light erupted, shooting toward the descendants of the Purple Mansion Sacred Land. Each strand of purple light contained abundant Great Dao divine energy, surging into the bodies of these descendants. This caused the aura of every one of them to rise steadily, their internal injuries healing completely, and their cultivation increasing.
Even the old-timers received extensions to their lifespans.
The one who benefited the most was the Pass Lord. His aura almost surpassed the Saint Treasury Realm. If not for still facing the most mysterious Reincarnation Realm, he might have broken through into the Heavenly King Realm.
It seemed astonishing, but this was the final life essence of an ancient Great Power, vast and mighty enough to achieve this.
Yet, facing all this, not a single descendant of the Purple Mansion Sacred Land was happy. Everyone shed tears, for they all knew the Ancient Ancestor Great Power had truly dissipated from this world, never to exist again.
This was his final gift to them.
"Ancient Ancestor..."
All the descendants within the Tenth Ancient Pass wailed and wept, tears flowing ceaselessly.
Watching the Purple Mansion Great Power dissipate before their eyes, even the other ancient Great Powers sighed with emotion. After all, this was a figure equal to them, meeting his end like this, making them feel as if they were seeing their own futures.
Without reaching the realm of Emperor or Sovereign, one could never glimpse eternal life.
To break through the barrier of longevity and inquire about immortality, one must first reach the domain of Emperor or Sovereign.
Soon after, the Flame God Venerable One was the first to move. Heavenly flames spread across the firmament, paving a road of seven-colored divine fire. He strode forward, nodding to the other ancient Great Powers, then said to Ye Chen, "Little friend, if you have the chance someday, please come to the Flame God Sacred Land. We will certainly receive you as an honored guest."
Ye Chen cupped his fists in salute. "This junior will surely visit the Flame God Sacred Land."
The Flame God Venerable One laughed heartily, then strode away, disappearing into the ancient path.
Afterwards, the Holy Feather Venerable One also moved, holding the Imperial Lord's Divine Token, and extended an invitation to Ye Chen as well.
The Academy Master of the Myriad Realms Academy also looked at Ye Chen with a complex expression, sighing lightly, "Little friend, regarding matters of your past life... I apologize. If you wish to come, the Myriad Realms Academy will surely open its doors in welcome."
Ye Chen cupped his fists. "Senior, you jest. How would this junior dare? If there is an opportunity, I will certainly visit the Myriad Realms Academy again."
"Kid, farewell." The Mad Dye Heavenly King laughed uproariously, then turned and followed the Academy Master of the Myriad Realms Academy as he left.
Finally, Ancestor Taichu, an old man with an immortal-like demeanor, arrived at the forefront. This Ancient Ancestor Great Power of the supreme Sacred Land appeared ethereal and transcendent, like a true immortal.
It was this Ancient Ancestor Great Power who obtained the Primordial Scripture and founded the Primordial Sacred Land, which shook the myriad realms.
He appeared very amiable, without any airs, smiling as he came to the Primordial Female Saint Lord's side. Staring directly at Ye Chen, he said, "Kid, you are Jingruo's fiancé, right?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the Primordial Female Saint Lord's beautiful face immediately flushed a delicate crimson. She couldn't help but chide softly, "Ancestor..."
If others saw this scene, they would surely be greatly astonished.
Although the Primordial Female Saint Lord was a generation's Goddess, her beauty overshadowed the world and captivated the myriad domains, with countless outstanding talents and Heaven's Prides pursuing her—including those from supreme heritage forces like Imperial and Sovereign Clans—this Goddess had always worn an icy mask, her expression indifferent and aloof, showing no warmth. Only before a select few closest to her, like Yaya, would she reveal a smile.
Now, she was actually showing the shyness of a young maiden. Even Ancestor Taichu, this ancient Great Power, was astonished, having never heard or seen such a thing before.
Ye Chen walked out from the Saint's remains, restoring his youthful, handsome, and divine appearance. It could be said that this moment revealed his true appearance in this life; previously, he had merely been inhabiting his past life's Saint's remains.
He smiled lightly, ignoring the many gazes fixed upon him, directly taking the Primordial Female Saint Lord's soft hand. Feeling the warmth of the Goddess's slender hand, his eyes filled with endless deep affection as he said, "Jingruo is the beloved of my past and present lives. In this life, I will never waver. I would rather betray the world than betray you!"
He had always been a man who buried his feelings deep in his heart, not one to speak sweet words easily. But his words were filled with sincerity, without a hint of falsehood.
He knew he had let this Goddess down far too much, leaving her alone, willing to do anything to break into the Heavenly Pass just for his remains left in this world.
He felt guilt, but even more, he felt emotion.
Past life undispersed, present life unforgotten. She, Zhao Jingruo, the Primordial Female Saint Lord, was the beloved wife he recognized.
Zhao Jingruo's jade-like fingers interlocked tightly with his, holding firmly. Tears glistened in her eyes, like pear blossoms bathed in rain. At this moment, she was stunningly beautiful, enough to make the sun, moon, and stars lose their luster. Her smile was like a spring breeze gently caressing the mortal world, moving all hearts; her weeping made the great world seem tender and fragile.
No words were needed; actions said everything.
Seeing this, Ancestor Taichu smiled wryly. Over the years, how many outstanding talents, even including genuine young True Kings and Heaven's Pride geniuses from Imperial and Sovereign Clans, had pursued her?
But she had always treated them with indifference, never even feigning politeness, showing no smile, her face icy. Only when facing this reincarnation of the once world-renowned, myriad-domain-shaking Battle Saint King did she display such maidenly shyness.
He felt helpless because he could not stop the two from being together. Not only was their affection sincere, but Zhao Jingruo was ultimately not a Saint Lord cultivated by the Primordial Sacred Land from childhood, completely belonging to the Primordial Sacred Land. She also had the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord as an elder.
Moreover, how strong-willed and independent was Zhao Jingruo? Otherwise, she could not have single-handedly swept through and pacified all the undercurrents within the Primordial Sacred Land, becoming the undisputed master of the Sacred Land.
Faced with all this, he could only smile wryly in silence.
Fortunately, this kid was indeed extraordinary: the inheritor of the Battle Saint lineage, cultivating the number one forbidden physique of all time, and the first young Supreme One since the Mythical Era to break through the Tenth Heavenly Layer. His future achievements would be immensely remarkable, definitely one of the strongest contenders for the position of Human Emperor.
He also had the protection of so many Great Powers.
With all these factors, he was indeed worthy of the true Heaven's Favored Daughter of the Primordial Sacred Land.
Ye Chen held the Goddess's jade hand and said softly, "Jingruo, once everything is over, let's get married together, okay?"
The Goddess gripped his hand firmly. Through her tear-streaked face bloomed the most brilliant smile—a smile that could topple a city, a second that could topple a nation, a third that could captivate the mortal world. It was precisely like this, and even Ye Chen was stunned.
Only after a long while did Ye Chen snap out of it, murmuring dazedly, "You really are beautiful when you smile!"
She smiled enchantingly, "No matter how beautiful, in this life, in this era, I bloom only for you."
This was the most beautiful love confession.
Ye Chen loved it, but now was not the time. He looked at Ancestor Taichu and asked, "May I ask, Senior, how is Yaya now?"
The last time he returned from the Domain Battlefield, Yaya had been taken away by experts from the Primordial Sacred Land. At that time, Yaya had fallen into a state of enlightenment, with the Dao of Time and the Dao of Space intertwining.
He just wasn't clear on Yaya's current situation.
Mentioning Yaya, the undisputed little princess of the Primordial Sacred Land, Ancestor Taichu's face immediately overflowed with a doting expression. Clearly, he doted on Yaya immensely. Stroking his long beard, he said, "Yaya is well. Although she is still in deep seclusion, her condition is good. Moreover, I don't know what kind of method she obtained, but it actually influences both the Dao of Time and Space. She is also the World Tree, so her comprehension is profound. I'm afraid after she emerges from seclusion this time, her strength will experience terrifying growth."
Hearing this, Ye Chen also breathed a slight sigh of relief. He didn't know what method Flame Elder had given Yaya, but for some reason, Flame Elder seemed to have disappeared now.
This concerned him.
The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord said, "Qianyue, what do you plan to do next? Do you want to return to the Heavenly Gate with me?"
Ye Chen nodded. The Saint's remains appeared beside him. He gently stroked his past life's body and said, "Gate Lord, I want to go to the Heavenly Gate. Moreover, I need a secluded place for closed-door cultivation, where I can focus entirely on breaking through."
Currently, he had only obtained his past life's Saint's remains; it did not mean he had restored his past life's peerless divine might.
Moreover, he had other plans.
The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord nodded. "Good. You can rest assured. In other places, I cannot guarantee, but within the Heavenly Gate, no one can harm a single hair on your head unless I die."
This was the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord's domineering declaration, backed by sufficient confidence.
In the vast great world, no one dared claim they could kill a peerless Great Power.
"Qianyue..."
The Primordial Female Saint Lord's red lips parted slightly. Her eyes, with the spirit of autumn waters, revealed immense reluctance.
They had just reunited not long ago, and now they had to part. This was something she did not want.
She very much wanted to go back with Ye Chen, but she could not, at least not now. Because the vast, supreme Sacred Land required her management, and also, Yaya was in seclusion within the Sacred Land, which she could not leave with peace of mind.
Ye Chen knew the worries in her heart. He firmly squeezed her soft hand, then stepped forward and embraced the enchanting figure that could mesmerize any man, his arms encircling her slender, willow-like waist that seemed too delicate to grasp. He said, "Jingruo, go. After I emerge from seclusion, I will come find you."
Although Zhao Jingruo was extremely reluctant, she had no choice. She nodded lightly, hugged Ye Chen, and even as she was about to leave, setting aside her shyness, she rose on her tiptoes and pressed her red lips against the youth's lips.
A kiss like spring mist!
Ye Chen was stunned. That feeling enchanted him. But by the time he regained his senses, the Primordial Female Saint Lord was already beside Ancestor Taichu. Having long cast aside her reluctance, she had regained the captivating charm of the peerless enchantress of old. Waving at him, she giggled, "Dear little brother, remember to come find your big sister."
Ye Chen smiled wryly. This fox-like Jingruo-jie truly hadn't changed at her core.
Gazing at the disappearing figure of the Goddess, Ye Chen was momentarily lost. The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord spoke at this moment, "Let's go."
At this moment, the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord fully displayed the divine might befitting a peerless Great Power. With just a flick of his sleeve, heaven and earth trembled. The power of the void condensed out of thin air, forming a spatial gate that appeared more ancient and stable, leading to a distant place.
There was no need to leave the ancient path or use the Domain Gate of the Heavenly Saint City; they could depart directly from the ancient path. This was the astonishing means of an ancient Great Power.
Naturally, this was for leaving. Wanting to descend upon the ancient path was much more difficult because the ancient path was extraordinary. Leaving from within was easy, but entering from outside was hard, repelled by the laws of heaven and earth—even for Great Powers.
Within the broad spatial passageway, a divine ship appeared, conjured into existence by the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord.
Upon reaching this realm, one already possessed means akin to a creator's. However, truly creating living beings was impossible, as it involved life, the greatest creation of all.
The three were on the divine ship. A table appeared, with fine wine, and they sat opposite each other.
Clearly, they were three people with different levels of strength—one Great Power, one Heavenly King, one Half-God—yet they could sit together so harmoniously, which was also extraordinary.
But truly speaking, the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord and Wang Chen were both teachers and friends to Ye Chen.
The Heavenly Gate existed not only in the myriad realms but also in the lower realm. In fact, Ye Chen had emerged from the Heavenly Gate in the lower realm.
However, regarding the Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord becoming an ancient Great Power-level existence, although Ye Chen had long known of his extraordinariness, he couldn't help but be shocked and sigh deeply.
They discussed the events of the past few decades; many things had truly happened.
Most of the young Heaven's Prides of the past generation had grown up. Many had already become Saints of their generation. The more outstanding talents among the Kings, like the War King and the Peacock King, were already standing at the peak of the Ninth Heavenly Layer of the Saint Treasury Realm.
Naturally, the same was true for the Immortal True Kings of the past generation. Peerless Heaven's Prides like the Primordial Chaos God King and the Sun God, who shook the world, had already stepped into the mysterious Reincarnation Realm. It was said they were all attempting the Supreme Laws, wanting to break into the Tenth Heavenly Layer and become true Supreme Heaven's Prides.
The Heavenly Gate's Gate Lord, as an ancient Great Power, though he had not been in this realm for too long, still learned of many secrets. One of them was—
Imperial Sons had emerged!