The people inside the Heavenly City were unaware of the unusual events occurring outside.
That eerie aura dissipated in an instant, as if it were wary of something.
However, Yang An knew that the entity behind the scenes would come back sooner or later; it was just a matter of time.
The evolution of time continues.
However, too many mysteries linger in people's minds.
What exactly is this enormous figure that stands against the backdrop of the long river of time?
What exactly was the fourth Quasi-Immortal Emperor of that Immortal Realm doing? Why did he suddenly disappear along with that fleeting, enormous figure?
Why did Lin Ming suddenly step one foot across the other side and break through to the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level?
Was the decline of the Immortal Ancient Era truly a coincidence?
All of this is chilling. If the truth behind all of this is far more complex than they thought, then what secrets lie behind it all?
"Often, the greatest coincidences are the least coincidental."
"However, I do not believe in fate. Along the way, I have relied on myself to destroy the Heavenly Dao, create all laws, establish the Heavenly Court, and become the first Quasi-Immortal Emperor after the Immortal Ancient Era. In this era where the Great Dao is not manifest, I have rebuilt an even more glorious era."
"So what if there really is a powerful figure orchestrating this behind the scenes?"
Of all the myriad principles in the world, I only believe in the law I have mastered; my sword is the truth.
The Lord of the Celestial Court gazed at the Celestial Realm, which seemed to be shrouded in layers of mist, with a cold look in his eyes. So what if there were layers of scheming behind the scenes?
All other pursuits are inferior; only strength remains the eternal truth of this world!
After breaking through to Quasi-Immortal Emperor, Lin Ming, like everyone else in the Immortal Realm, traversed the Heavenly Abyss, collected the remaining remnant souls within it, and sent them back to the Immortal Realm, to the place where he once resided.
"You've done enough; leave the rest to me."
Lin Ming gazed at the beings of the Immortal Realm and chuckled softly. Then, he broke through the Heavenly Abyss and headed towards the other side of the abyss.
As Lin Ming's figure disappeared, everything suddenly went black before everyone's eyes. Just as everyone was confused, the original scene suddenly changed, and what appeared was a fragmented image.
In the scene, an elderly man, frail and worn, walks alone through the long river of time, his tattered clothes stained with unknown bloodstains. He is accompanied by endless darkness, a suffocating darkness.
"I...still...failed."
The old man smiled regretfully, but his face was extremely stiff. Although he was smiling, his expression was neither a smile nor a cry.
"No, I haven't failed yet... there's still hope."
The old man looked behind him, where a small candle flickered. Reluctantly, he raised the broken sword in his hand and drew an arc of light behind him.
With this sword, all darkness was isolated, and the ages were fractured under its touch. Countless causal lines were severed, and all the causes and effects of time were separated. The eroded river of time was annihilated by this sword, leaving behind a beautiful era.
What incredible power this is!
He single-handedly bore the karma of all living beings, severing the connection between all living beings and the ancient beings of the Dark Land. One after another, the enormous figures vanished into thin air, as if they had never existed.
In the end, the afterimage of the sword light landed at the very beginning, leaving a sword mark that isolated everything.
In the end, all that could be seen was a ragged figure continuing along the dark path, solitary yet majestic.
Inside the auction hall, everyone remained stunned for a long time, the memories of everything that had manifested in the long river of time lingering in their hearts.
What does that endless darkness on the other side of the abyss represent?
Those towering figures, so majestic that even the passage of time cannot erase them—were they the true Celestial Emperors?
What exactly is in the Dark Land?
As Wenhe Immortal King recalled the various developments of the Immortal Realm, he discovered... that he seemed to know nothing about it all!
This is a terrifying thing. The communication between the Immortal Realm and the Dark Land has been going on for more than one or two eras.
For hundreds and thousands of eras, through countless destructions and rebirths, countless heroes have fought against the Dark Land, yet they have never truly understood that territory, or perhaps all they have ever known is a fragmented corner.
All of this seems to have been deliberately erased and downplayed, and even the strongest beings at the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level cannot break through the shackles.
What kind of being possesses such abilities?
The real 'Emperor'?
The Lord of the Celestial Court had a calm gaze, like a vast, undisturbed ocean. His eyes were fixed on the broken ancient sword, which had somehow completely lost its rust, leaving behind a jade-like, smooth sword blank.
Radiant with light, smooth and warm to the touch, the 'annihilation' carved on the sword blank has transformed into 'guardian'.
The Lord of the Celestial Court recalled a scene he had witnessed in the long river of time: when Lin Ming succeeded as the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land, the Heavenly Profound Holy Land spared no effort in crafting a rare sword embryo as Lin Ming's Holy Lord possession.
Lin Ming named it 'Guardian'
Lin Ming once said that his greatest wish was to protect the Tianxuan Holy Land, lead the Tianxuan Holy Land to witness the vastness of the Immortal Realm, and one day everyone in the Tianxuan Holy Land could become an immortal.
The Celestial Court's ruler scoffed at this, saying that as long as he was strong enough, why should he be afraid of lacking power?
With Lin Ming's talent, he would be more than qualified to enter a more expansive immortal palace. Why would he be confined to a single realm? What ambition could he possibly have?
They are unlikely to achieve much in the future.
Now, the Lord of the Celestial Court's gaze was filled with complex emotions. Lin Ming had failed, but he had also succeeded.
He failed to protect those closest to him, but he protected the entire Immortal Realm.
"To protect?"
The Lord of the Celestial Court stared blankly at the ancient sword, seeing his own reflection in it.
How many years have passed now?
It was so long ago, so long ago that He could no longer remember, and the scenes in His memory had become even more blurred.
All He wants now is to take that final step and become the supreme being.
"But...why do I have such a strong obsession?"
What caused this obsession?
The Lord of the Celestial Court's gaze gradually became somewhat blank, as he realized he seemed to have forgotten something. However, his gaze quickly hardened again.
"I am now the Lord of the True Laws of All Ages. I am who I am, and I will not be anyone else. Among the vast multitude of beings, in this era, I will surely break the shackles of the Immortal Realm and become the only Immortal Emperor of All Laws in countless eras, ending that eternal darkness!"
As for this final step... the opportunity has arrived!
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