However, Cao Ya didn't spend too much time in Jiutian.

He always remembered that the borderland imperial pass was under attack by a foreign army, and immortal beings comparable to true immortals appeared, making it extremely dangerous.

"After resolving the hidden dangers in the three thousand prefectures, we must immediately head to the border to fight against the formidable enemy from the foreign lands," Cao Ya murmured.

A group of cultivators were also traveling with them, and they were all surprised to hear this.

"Among the nineteen realms of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the Three Thousand Provinces are the weakest. Why does the World Dao Ancestor... attach so much importance to the Three Thousand Provinces?"

The group of cultivators were puzzled.

Among the ten regions, the strength of the Three Thousand Provinces is not outstanding at all, basically the weakest. And the Nine Heavens is ahead of the ten regions. It is conceivable that the status of the Three Thousand Provinces is also the lowest.

However, judging from the attitude of the World Dao Ancestor, he attached great importance to it, being far more cautious than when he was presiding over the Nine Heavens.

They were puzzled. Why was this? Could it be that the Three Thousand Provinces had some hidden trump card, some powerful figure in seclusion, who could pose a threat to the World Dao Ancestor who had already become a True Immortal?

That shouldn't be the case! If they really had that kind of strength, why would they need to be ranked last among the ten regions out of the three thousand provinces? They should have already turned the Nine Heavens into the Ten Heavens, and they would be the first among the ten!

Shi Hao's eyes flickered as he thought of the existence of the Immortal Palace.

After leaving the Lower Realm Eight Domains, unlike Cao Ya who traversed the uninhabited area and arrived directly at Boundless Heaven, he first traveled through the Three Thousand Provinces, experiencing many things, before entering the Heavenly God Academy and going to Boundless Heaven.

Shi Hao believed he had a fairly deep understanding of the three thousand provinces.

As for that celestial palace, it is said that an ancient true immortal slumbers within, having suffered severe damage over extremely long periods of time and remaining unawakened to this day.

Many people believe it to be a hoax; the patriarch of the Immortal Palace, or a true immortal, has been missing for countless millennia, so he must have long since passed away.

The so-called "dormant state" is all a hoax.

Of course, even without a true immortal, the Immortal Palace's strength is still quite formidable, possessing a true supreme being in charge, unlike the "false supreme beings" of the Escape One Realm prevalent in the Three Thousand Provinces.

Therefore, whether this news is true or false has no impact on the status of the Immortal Palace in the Three Thousand Provinces.

Shi Hao had once had doubts, but later he thought that according to the ancient legends, the True Immortal of the Immortal Palace was one of the masterminds behind the fall of the Ten Fierce Women Kunpeng. At such a critical moment for the survival of the world, the dog who dared not go to the front line but instead attacked his own meritorious servant was better off not dead, so that he could grow up and avenge Kunpeng! He could kill her with his own hands!

Although not a descendant of Kunpeng, Shi Hao still obtained many of the secret techniques of the Kunpeng lineage, such as the "Kunpeng Treasure Technique".

Shi Hao will always remember this kindness.

Moreover, Kunpeng was a great contributor to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and his tragic end filled Shi Hao with resentment and hatred for those True Immortals upon learning the whole story.

"Judging from the current actions of the Dao Ancestor of the World, the True Immortals of the Immortal Palace must still exist in the world."

Shi Hao pondered, everyone says that the Three Thousand Provinces are weak, but that's only on the surface. The real ruthless force hidden in the shadows is probably more terrifying than the other Nine Heavens and Nine Earths combined! The waters run deep!

After all, there are only a few immortal experts who survived, and they are mostly hidden in the Three Thousand Dao States, and they all come from the Immortal Realm.

The native True Immortals and Immortal Kings had already been almost entirely wiped out in the war with the foreign lands.

Although some characters have infiltrated foreign lands or exist in unique forms, generally speaking, they are not at their peak, their strength has been greatly diminished, and they are not what they used to be.

Most importantly, even they themselves may not remember their past; they may have lost their past.

Not only Shi Hao, but also Meng Tianzheng, and some high-ranking members of forces such as the Holy Academy and the Immortal Academy, have lived for hundreds of millions of years, some even hundreds of millions of years. They have some understanding and knowledge of the legends and many secrets of the Three Thousand Provinces.

They frowned and pondered for a moment.

"Is it a remnant immortal?"

Cao Ya nodded.

An old woman said, "Isn't it said that most of the remnant immortals have been wiped out in the long river of history, and even those who are not dead are in extremely poor condition and cannot leave the sacred land of slumber?"

Meng Tianzheng pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps they have another plan, and with the help of the treasure, they have survived to this day."

An old man nodded and said, "It's not surprising that such powerful immortals possess all sorts of trump cards."

The cultivators were stunned. It seemed there really was a remnant immortal residing in the Three Thousand Provinces?

They were immediately momentarily dazed.

Which realm is the weakest in this world?

Soon, a group of cultivators traveled through various places and arrived at the Three Thousand Provinces. At this time, a vast number of forces from the Three Thousand Provinces were making a great fuss to welcome them, their faces full of respect.

Many of them were even somewhat apprehensive.

The actions of the Nine Heavens and Nine Earths are all within this realm, so how could the Three Thousand Provinces not have noticed them?

Upon hearing the news, they were all filled with worry, fearing that their own families would also be hammered to death and put on trial.

The newly risen World Dao Ancestor and the Grand Elder of the Heavenly God Academy—these two are feared throughout the Great World; who dares to defy them?

Furthermore, they are very particular about evidence when they conduct their affairs, and every monk who is tried has irrefutable evidence against him.

Upon hearing this news, the cultivators felt somewhat relieved.

At least it shouldn't be based solely on one person's likes or dislikes to make judgments!

"If we're investigating traitors, we should be fine here... right?" The cultivators thought to themselves. After understanding the principles of the two powerful figures—that they were both reasonable and based on evidence—their anxiety was greatly relieved.

This is because the Three Thousand Provinces are relatively weak on the surface, and compared to the other Nine Heavens and Nine Earths, there are not many qualified to go to the borderlands to participate in the war.

Therefore, after careful investigation, most forces found many problems, but there was basically no evidence of collusion with the enemy.

Not every power is qualified to establish connections with foreign lands.

Of course, it's not entirely nonexistent.

Among the forces that came out to greet us at this moment, there were none such as the Immortal Palace or the Heavenly Kingdom.

The cultivators pondered and concluded that those forces must have dirty secrets; they were either on the run or had awakened some backup plan to fight against the World Dao Ancestor!

They were a little afraid, in case the World Dao Ancestor took his anger out on them...

Therefore, their attitude was not only extremely respectful, but it even bordered on groveling and fawning.

Shi Hao and Cao Yusheng watched, sighing with emotion.

"These people are all high-ranking officials from the Three Thousand Provinces, each with considerable cultivation. Some are at the Void Dao, others at the Self-Slaying, and still others at the Escape One level, even some at the Supreme level." Lan

"We have always been high above, looking down on all the states. This scene today is probably the first time in millions of years."

Shi Hao and Cao Yusheng exchanged a glance, their eyes brimming with fighting spirit. They both felt that in the cultivation world, personal strength was the most important thing. No one cared about background or origins once you reached the peak.

For example, the World Dao Ancestor, who came from the Desolate Region, one of the eight regions of the lower realm, and Shi Hao came from the same place, both being members of the Great Wilderness Human Race, could be said to have no background. Yet, wherever the World Dao Ancestor goes, all living beings are in awe and respect, and even supreme beings must submit and dare not be arrogant.

This is because the World Dao Ancestor is currently the only true immortal in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths in the public eye!

Unrivaled in the world, sweeping across heaven and earth!

Comparing the past and present, both Shi Hao and Cao Yusheng were deeply moved.

They had faced considerable trouble from some of these people back then, and only managed to escape with the help of other powerful cultivators.

However, among these experts above the Void Path, neither Qi Daolin nor the Undying Being were seen.

"They say the time is right to enter the no-man's land and cross the gateway to the primitive world. Have they... already set off?" the two asked worriedly.

The no-man's-land is an extremely dangerous place; even the most powerful beings could face deadly threats.

The Primal Gate is even more dangerous. Throughout history, most beings who have entered the Primal Gate have either disappeared or perished.

Legend has it that even those in the realm of immortals can perish if they are not careful in the depths of the no-man's land!

Liu Shen and Xiao Ta, who have close ties with Shi Hao, have likely already taken their leave.

Shi Hao deeply missed his elders, including Liu Shen, Qi Daolin, and the Immortal Being, as well as Xiao Ta, who was both his teacher and friend.

Like the World Dao Ancestor and the Grand Elder Meng Tianzheng, they all guided Shi Hao, playing a crucial role in improving Shi Hao's strength and consolidating his foundation.

Especially Liu Shen!

As the sacrificial spirit of Stone Village, Shi Hao embarked on the path of cultivation. Despite having his supreme bone removed, being critically ill and on the verge of death, he was able to rise against the odds. The help from the people of Stone Village was indeed significant, but the role of Willow Goddess should not be overlooked.

"I hope they are alright," Shi Hao muttered to himself.

"Greetings, World Dao Ancestor! Grand Elder!"

At this moment, the powerful figures from the three thousand states bowed their heads in respect, looking at Cao Ya, who was at the head of the group, with eyes full of awe.

This one is the only true immortal in this world!

The Creation Method that was created has spread to the Three Thousand Provinces. They have all studied it to some extent. They can only look up to this path of cultivation with awe and cannot imagine what kind of terrifying and ruthless character the World Dao Ancestor who created this path must be!

They also spotted Shi Hao and Cao Yusheng in the crowd, and their hearts tightened.

Many forces have oppressed and coerced Shi Hao and his group.

Over the years, they have repeatedly exploited ordinary independent cultivators or coerced cultivators from small and medium-sized forces by relying on their connections.

If Cao Yusheng has some background that makes people wary...

Back then, Shi Hao was just a rogue cultivator who came out of prison. He didn't join any major forces and belonged to the Sinful Blood lineage. As a result, he was targeted by many forces. Fortunately, Shi Hao was strong enough to defeat various enemies.

The favor and protection of powerful cultivators like Qi Daolin and the Undying Being were crucial for Shi Hao at that time, shielding him from the malice of various sect leaders.

Shi Hao is now at the Void Dao Realm, and in the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, he can be called a sect leader-level figure.

Moreover, his combat strength surpasses that of his peers. Even if someone at the Severing Self Realm were to be dispatched, he could fight them and has a good chance of winning!

In the realm of humanity, with the Supreme Realm and the Escape Realm no longer present, Shi Hao is already invincible.

Not only is Shi Hao highly proficient in both ancient and modern techniques, but he has also made significant strides on the path of "using his own body as a seed." Not to mention, he also possesses profound cultivation in the creation of worlds.

In every cultivation path, Shi Hao is an invincible genius among his peers. With the superposition of multiple cultivation methods, Shi Hao's strength is even more terrifying. He is truly invincible in the Void Dao realm!

That's why Shi Hao didn't return to the Three Thousand Provinces.

At least, the three thousand states on the surface, while not entirely without their tempering effect on him, were certainly inferior to the Nine Heavens like Boundless Heaven and Yu Yu Heaven.

Moreover, Shi Hao often went to the borderlands to participate in battles and strike against foreign opponents.

Only when his cultivation reaches a bottleneck will Shi Hao be able to return to the Three Thousand Provinces and end the past grievances.

This return was also an unexpected move.

No one expected that the World Dao Ancestor would be able to attain true immortality and begin a purge within the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

"Um?"

Suddenly, Shi Hao exclaimed in surprise as his divine sense detected several fierce auras flying in from afar, full of malice.

The assembled cultivators from the Nine Heavens and Nine Earths who followed were all astonished.

"Are those shady cultivators from the Three Thousand Provinces really that audacious?"

"The World Dao Ancestor has personally arrived, along with the Grand Elder of the Heavenly God Academy, as well as high-ranking officials from the Holy Academy, Immortal Academy, and other forces. With such a force, sweeping across this realm would be no problem at all."

"Even supreme beings like Wang Changsheng, Jin Taijun, and Feng Zu were all defeated and killed."

"Did they eat the gall of a bear and the gall of a leopard?"

The group of cultivators found it utterly unbelievable.

The cultivators from the ten regions at the end of the Three Thousand Provinces are even more formidable than those from the large forces in the Nine Heavens, whose involvement is clearly documented.

"Could it be that a remnant immortal has truly been born?" Lan

The cultivators paled; was a great battle between true immortals about to take place today?

"What kind of so-called World Dao Ancestor do you think you can show off your power in the Three Thousand Provinces? You're dreaming."

At the same time, a cold voice resounded from the depths of the void, containing unique laws that shook the heavens and earth and entered everyone's ears, causing the scene to fall silent. People looked at each other, not daring to speak.

It's obvious that the visitor is up to no good. Knowing the strength of the World Dao Ancestor, the fact that they still dare to speak like this is enough to prove that the visitor has a trump card and is confident that they can rival a True Immortal!

Who else could it be but a reborn immortal?

However, the first to appear were not the remnant immortals, but several supreme beings.

This is not the so-called "false supreme" of the Escape Realm popular in the Three Thousand Provinces, but the true supreme realm at the pinnacle of humanity! (Lan)

"The Supreme Being of the Immortal Palace, the Supreme Being of the Heavenly Kingdom, the Supreme Being of the Sword Valley..."

The high-ranking cultivators of the Three Thousand Provinces swept across the shattered void and stared at the group of powerful figures who had suddenly appeared, their hearts filled with shock.

These genuine supreme beings are beings from a very ancient era, who disappeared millions of years ago. There are rumors that they have perished, but it seems that these old supreme beings are also in seclusion in a magical treasure land, pondering the path to the ultimate supreme being and the mysteries of immortality.

The Immortal Palace, Heavenly Kingdom, Sword Valley, and other forces have always been domineering and rampant, dominating the three thousand states, acting as if they are the only ones who matter, and killing all kinds of living beings at will. They don't even give face to the major powers sometimes, and their methods are cruel, bloody, and ruthless.

Their deeds are far more heinous than those of the Immortal Mountain, the Celestial Race, the Warrior Race, the Western Religion, the Heaven-Mending Path, and the Heaven-Intercepting Path.

Some cultivators from the later factions will be judged, either killed or imprisoned, but overall, it will be fine and acceptable.

Even if some high-ranking officials are to be executed, it will at most be a crippling blow, not a fundamental one. In fact, it might even purify the atmosphere and, from a higher perspective and with a longer-term view, perhaps be a good thing.

Therefore, most of the high-ranking members of these forces personally came here to welcome them, rather than risking a bloody battle with the World Dao Ancestor and his allies.

In fact, they did not believe they had the strength to fight against the World Dao Ancestor.

But it is clear that the Immortal Palace, Heavenly Kingdom, Sword Valley, and others cannot escape the purge.

At least for the vast majority of cultivators, their sins are too deep to be considered trivial matters that can be dealt with by simply fining them some resources. Instead, they have crossed the line and will be judged and executed!

Since there was no way to save them, they simply tore off the mask of civility, didn't bother to greet them, and after awakening the patriarch, came here again to have a bloody battle with the world patriarch who came from the boundless heavens!