Dominator Emperor

For a time, whether before a mountain peak, upon a river, or within a deep valley, one or two cultivators could be seen everywhere, pondering and seeking enlightenment, trying to comprehend the mysteries of these mountains and rivers.

However, this place involved the very framework of the Great Dao. Although it was true that every mountain and river held a cultivation technique, the mysteries of the Great Dao within were far from simple. The supreme being from long ago hadn’t just casually thrown a cultivation technique here; he had combined countless techniques in all sorts of experiments. These mountains and rivers were even connected to heaven and earth. Forget tracing the origin of a single mountain or river; even getting a glimpse of the surface was fraught with difficulty.

Many young cultivators lingered by the mountains and rivers to observe, but their gains were minimal. During their observation and comprehension, though they could confirm that these mountains and rivers contained the mysteries of cultivation techniques, and could even sense the Sword Qi and Blade Intent hidden within, truly grasping the mysteries of the Great Dao and tracing them back to their origin was harder than climbing to heaven.

Many young cultivators refused to give up. They moved from one mountain to the next, one river to another, hoping to comprehend some technique. But no matter how many mountains or rivers they tried, their gains remained just as scant.

Occasionally, a few rare geniuses would make some progress, but it was merely a glimpse of the surface. Even so, they benefited greatly and became deeply immersed in the process.

”A genius is still a genius. Those from Emperor Immortal Gates are, after all, from Emperor Immortal Gates.” Many of the young cultivators who had gained nothing could only sigh in admiration in the end.

At this moment, Saint Child Ji Que and the Ghost Insect Demon Child had already made gains. The mountains and rivers they were comprehending began to manifest unfolding Laws and roaming Divine Refinements, as if unraveling a silk cocoon. Wisps of Dao Patterns appeared before them, and Dao Talismans were even branded into their bodies.

Seeing the progress made by Saint Child Ji Que and the Ghost Insect Demon Child, any young genius couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.

In fact, the gap in their achievements was quite large. Among all the young geniuses who had stepped into this land, even famous ones like Qing Jinzi, the Hundred Schools’ Sons, the Ghost Monk, and Prince Shen Ran had reaped no real rewards. They had merely felt something, a far cry from Saint Child Ji Que and the Ghost Insect Demon Child, who had actually managed to comprehend some of the mysteries.

Although Saint Child Ji Que and the Ghost Insect Demon Child had only grasped a fraction of it, they were ecstatic. Other cultivators had no idea what they were facing, but they already understood. This was more than just a simple cultivation technique. It didn’t even matter if it was an Emperor-level technique, because this place involved the foundational principles of the Ghost Race’s cultivation. By drawing these parallels, they had benefited immensely.

”BUZZ!” Just as many were envying the progress of Saint Child Ji Que and the Ghost Insect Demon Child, Immortal Light suddenly soared into the sky at the other end of this land. Streaks of Immortal Light were flung high into the air.

”What’s happening?” Many people were curious and immediately rushed in that direction.

When the crowd of young cultivators arrived at the source of the Immortal Light, they found a giant valley, now completely submerged in it. A figure could be faintly seen moving within—it was none other than Tian Lunhui.

Enveloped by the Immortal Light, Tian Lunhui’s body was wrapped in thick Law Divine Refinements. At the same time, the giant valley seemed to have opened a treasure trove. A True Dragon soared, a Divine Phoenix flew, a Qilin leaped, and a Xuanwu parted the seas.

One True God after another emerged, speaking True Words, preaching scriptures, and expounding on the Dao. Tian Lunhui sat cross-legged within the Immortal Light, listening to the scriptures and comprehending the Dao, as one spectacular phenomenon after another appeared around him.

Although the True Dragon, Divine Phoenix, and the preaching Divine Beings in the valley were not real, but were manifestations of the Great Dao Laws, the Mysteries of the Great Dao that Tian Lunhui was comprehending were real.

”Incredible. He’s comprehending the true mysteries of the Great Dao,” a young genius who understood the profoundness of the scene murmured.

The phenomenon of Tian Lunhui comprehending the Dao was countless times more astonishing than that of Saint Child Ji Que and the Ghost Insect Demon Child. Without a doubt, he had obtained a heaven-defying harvest here. The young cultivators who witnessed this scene were both envious and full of admiration.

”One of the Three Heroes...” Someone sighed softly. No matter how proud or outstanding the younger generation was, when faced with one of the Three Heroes, when faced with an existence like Tian Lunhui, they could only lower their heads.

Some younger cultivators chose to stay, hoping they could bask in Tian Lunhui’s light and comprehend something for themselves. But no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t perceive any of the mysteries.

Although every mountain and river in this land was a cultivation technique and contained the mysteries of the Great Dao, those who could truly comprehend even a fraction of it were few and far between. To even grasp a sliver was considered a great harvest.

After trying one mountain and river after another, many young cultivators eventually gave up. They couldn’t refuse to admit defeat. Not everyone could be like Saint Child Ji Que and the Ghost Insect Demon Child, let alone someone like Tian Lunhui.

With no gains from their comprehension, everyone turned their attention elsewhere. Before coming here, they had heard that there was treasure, perhaps even the unearthed Mountain Treasure of Fengdu City. Thus, the crowd’s enthusiasm shifted to treasure hunting, with some even planning to scour every inch of this land.

Some even cast their gazes to the sky. Many had noticed the kingdom in the heavens the moment they set foot in this land.

Someone had even tried to ascend to the Celestial Vault. However, no matter how they tried to climb, whether by using treasures or flying directly, they were immediately slapped back down once they reached a certain height.

”There must be a way to get up there!” someone guessed, unwilling to give up.

Some even speculated that the kingdom in the sky was the legendary treasure, and that even the Mountain Treasure of Fengdu City might be there.

Thus, for a time, countless people began to search, hoping to find the treasure in this land, or to find the key to ascend to the Celestial Realm.

”There’s a place that’s different, a place with life!” Sure enough, their persistence paid off. Through everyone’s searching, someone finally discovered a clue in the far east.

Ever since stepping into this land, everyone had found it even stranger than Fengdu City—completely devoid of life, with everything being a manifestation of Laws. To now discover a place with life, how could it not fill everyone with joy?

”Could it be the entrance to the treasure!” Many young cultivators swarmed towards that location.

Qiu Rong Wanxue had already changed her appearance and blended into the crowd. After hearing the news, she immediately rushed toward that location as well.

By the time Qiu Rong Wanxue arrived, quite a few people had already gathered.

This place of life was a small oasis. It contained a lake surrounded by green trees and lush grass. There were also some crumbling walls and ruins, suggesting that palaces had once stood here before they fell into disrepair.

Everyone had already spent many days in this deathly still land. Upon stepping into this small oasis, they all felt a sense of immense relief.

Many famous geniuses had already arrived, such as Qing Jinzi and the Hundred Schools’ Sons. They had all given up on comprehending the techniques and wanted to search for the legendary treasure, so when they heard about the discovery of a Land of Life, they all rushed over at the first opportunity.

Qiu Rong Wanxue knew that this oasis of life was extremely important, so after entering, she meticulously inspected every part of it, paying attention to every inch of soil, trying to find something different.

However, no matter how she examined it, she couldn’t see anything special about this place.

In fact, it wasn’t just Qiu Rong Wanxue. All the cultivators who had come to this small oasis were studying it, but no matter how they looked, they all felt it was just an ordinary oasis with nothing outstanding about it.

Just as Qiu Rong Wanxue was preparing to study it further, a commotion suddenly erupted in the oasis.

”Members of the Ghost Race may stay. Everyone else, leave this place immediately!” A few Ghost Race geniuses were driving away the young cultivators of other races.

”On what grounds—” The young cultivators from the other races were suddenly indignant.

Someone with sharp eyes spotted a faint, precious light emanating from the small lake within the oasis, as if a treasure was about to emerge.

”A treasure is emerging!” a young cultivator not of the Ghost Race shouted loudly.

”Members of the Ghost Race may stay. Everyone else, leave. Now.” The precious light from the lake grew brighter, and more Ghost Race experts began to drive away the cultivators of other races.

”This place doesn’t belong to your Ghost Race—” a Human Race cultivator couldn’t help but say angrily.

But before he could finish his sentence, he was thrown out by a monk. The monk chanted a Buddhist mantra and said, ”My Buddha is merciful. If anyone else lingers, it won’t be as simple as just being thrown out.”

”Ghost Monk!” The faces of the non-Ghost Race young cultivators changed upon seeing him. Still, a Human Race expert spoke in a low voice, ”Ghost Monk, you’re going too far!”

”So what if I am?” A cold laugh rang out, and a golden skeleton walked forward with the grating sound of bone scraping against bone.

”Qing Jinzi!” The hearts of the young cultivators being driven away sank.

It wasn’t just Qing Jinzi who had appeared. The Hundred Schools’ Sons, Prince Shen Ran, and others were also there. It could be said that the vast majority of the Ghost Race’s experts had gathered in this place.

Prince Shen Ran’s gaze swept over and landed on the Human Race expert. He sneered, ”A Human Race ant dares to cause a ruckus here? Are you tired of living?”

The man’s expression became extremely ugly. Although such a humiliation was hard to swallow, he had no choice.

Even though the young cultivators from the other races present were extremely dissatisfied, even furious, they were outmatched. They could only swallow their anger.

Anyone could understand the current situation. Prince Shen Ran, Qing Jinzi, and the others intended to monopolize this oasis. It was impossible for anyone else to get their hands on the treasure here.

The cultivators from the other races were very unwilling, but there was nothing they could do. After all, their opponents’ strength was on full display.