While you were cultivating secretly in Chujia Village, there were significant events happening in the outside world. The Ji family had been concealing information and searching for your whereabouts for years, but they had no success, which made them increasingly anxious.
Fortunately, the Ji family consulted diviners who determined that you hadn't perished; they just couldn't pinpoint your exact location. This gave some relief to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace. Even if they were aware that you had disappeared from the secret realm, they wouldn't blame the Ji family too severely.
In addition, during this century, many extraordinary individuals emerged on the Tongxian Continent. Countless prodigies who had been sealed away for unknown periods of time resurfaced, creating a tremendous commotion throughout the entire continent.
Among these prodigies, there were those who could rival even Yu Daohong, and some even surpassed him. The most fearsome of them all was a person named Lei Wanqian, who possessed the Great Thunder Immortal Body, a supremely dominant physique. The Immortal Body was incredibly powerful, surpassing many other physical constitutions and bloodlines, granting unparalleled talents.
Lei Wanqian challenged the second-ranked Saint King on the Saint King List, Shi Yuyan, shortly after his emergence. The battle was terrifying, with both of them displaying astonishing strength that left many Grand Saints in awe. In the end, Lei Wanqian decisively defeated Shi Yuyan, claiming the second position on the list.
After defeating the second-ranked Saint King, Lei Wanqian, who possessed the Great Thunder Immortal Body, challenged Gu Xuan, the first-ranked Saint King. Gu Xuan hailed from the ancient Gu family, and their origin was shrouded in mystery, with a lineage that extended back countless ages.
In the annals of history, there were records of a possible true End of Days era in the Upper Realm, where all things withered and perished before the appearance of the next epoch, leaving no trace of their existence. However, the Gu family seemed to have survived that incredibly lengthy End of Days era and remained a family that had existed since the previous era.
Despite their reclusive nature, few knew the true state of the Gu family on the Tongxian Continent, and even Great Emperors struggled to discern their current situation. However, those who had contact with some hidden experts knew one thing: if a Gu family descendant emerged and walked the world, they would undoubtedly be a terrifying prodigy, heralding the arrival of a dreadful era.
Now, the descendant of the Gu family, Gu Xuan, appeared on the scene. Since his debut, he had never encountered an opponent, and no one knew just how strong he was. Even Shi Yuyan, the second-ranked Saint King, hadn't had a chance to exchange more than a few moves with him, making Gu Xuan the acknowledged strongest among the younger generation on the entire Tongxian Continent.
As a result, when Lei Wanqian, who possessed the Great Thunder Immortal Body, challenged Gu Xuan, it garnered the attention of countless cultivators. Even the Ascendants, Grand Saints, and even Great Emperors were keenly interested in the battle between the two.
Ultimately, Gu Xuan, the first-ranked Saint King from the ancient Gu family, calmly appeared before the world and engaged in battle with Lei Wanqian, who had the Great Thunder Immortal Body. The outcome of this battle was shocking. In the beginning, they seemed evenly matched, but as the battle raged on, Lei Wanqian unleashed the full power of his Great Thunder Immortal Body, yet Gu Xuan remained composed, effortlessly suppressing his opponent.
In the end, Lei Wanqian was defeated, and Gu Xuan continued to maintain his position as the first-ranked Saint King, unchallenged by anyone. From that day on, a saying spread throughout the Tongxian Continent: "Among the world's prodigies, Gu Xuan stands alone; all others vie for second place."
"This perspective of the divine narrator is truly captivating. This golden age keeps getting more and more exciting, with all sorts of extraordinary individuals emerging," Wang Ping remarked as he read the text simulation.
Even Yu Daohong, someone who could easily defeat him and possessed unfathomable strength, was unable to secure a stable position within the top ten of the Saint King List. As for Wang Ping's current rank, which was originally seventeenth, he wondered how far it had fallen.
"However, being a prodigy is quite advantageous. If I can uncover the identities and backgrounds of these prodigies on the Saint King List, I might find opportunities. Besides, when I become stronger, I can take them as my disciples, and that would be quite satisfying."
With this thought in mind, Wang Ping's lips curled slightly as he began to contemplate the future.
After all, this wasn't his first time doing something like this. Whether it was with Ye Chen or Lin Qinghe, initially, they were all peers or even superior to him. Eventually, he used the Life Simulator to rapidly become stronger and then took them as his disciples.
With the Life Simulator at his disposal, he would only be peers with these individuals for a certain period of time. As his cultivation improved, all of them would become his juniors and disciples, even if he was younger than they were.
Wang Ping's mind raced with these thoughts, and he looked forward to the future. The only question was how far he would go this time.
However, in the midst of all the commotion on the Tongxian Continent, something was happening on your end. Unable to contain their curiosity any longer, Feng Qing and Feng Yin began pestering the old residents of Chujia Village, hoping they could be allowed to leave.
The elderly residents, who were all quasi-Emperors, hesitated. They wanted Feng Qing and Feng Yin to remain in Chujia Village until they reached the Emperor level, but they also understood that simply secluding themselves would be a waste of the twins' talents. To achieve their full potential and possibly even attain Emperorhood or find Immortal opportunities, they needed to venture outside.
In the end, the old residents decided to let Feng Qing and Feng Yin go. However, they were concerned about your knowledge of Chujia Village's secrets. They considered eliminating you as the most straightforward solution to prevent any leaks.
Yet, your actions during your time in Chujia Village, especially your efforts to entertain and educate the twins, had left a positive impression on them. They ultimately chose not to kill you and opted for another approach.
Their main reason for sparing your life was their affection for Feng Qing and Feng Yin. The twins had already come to see you as a friend, and the old residents didn't want to see the twins distressed.
After discussing the matter, the old residents summoned you and warned you not to divulge anything about Chujia Village. They didn't fully trust your promise and placed numerous hidden spells on you.
You felt frustrated but said nothing. In the end, the old residents instructed you to leave Chujia Village and protect Feng Qing and Feng Yin. Although the twins possessed exceptional talents and were nearly unparalleled in their potential, they were also extremely naive and easily deceived. Aware of the treacherous nature of the world, the old residents wanted you to watch over them.
You listened to their instructions, first leaving Chujia Village along with Feng Qing and Feng Yin. It was only then that you finally learned the geographical location of Chujia Village.
Chujia Village was situated within one of the forbidden areas of the Tongxian Continent, known as the White Mist Forbidden Zone. This was a place so dangerous that even quasi-Emperors risked their lives entering it.
Reflecting on this revelation, you couldn't help but admire the determination of the quasi-Emperors, especially the one-eyed old man and his companions, for choosing such a secluded and perilous location. However, you couldn't shake the feeling that they were not merely hiding there; they were evading something.
Wang Ping continued to read, eager to uncover more about the unfolding story.
Chapter 213: Immortal Sect! Time Origin Unveiled
You should know that these people who emerged are notorious for their ferocity, and they are not the type to cultivate quietly. While it's normal for quasi-Emperors to have piles of corpses under their feet, they are still among the most vicious among quasi-Emperors. Making them cultivate in seclusion would only make them uncomfortable.
For this reason, they offended powerful enemies and went into hiding in the White Mist Forbidden Zone, where they could stay hidden and possibly band together for safety.
As for the possibility that they abducted Feng Qing and Feng Yin, you currently find this possibility very low. If they had indeed brought Feng Qing and Feng Yin with them, they wouldn't have allowed them to leave.
However, while you have many speculations in your mind, there is still a need to search for clues. So, you didn't think too much and started wandering the Tongxian Continent with Feng Qing and Feng Yin.
You asked Feng Qing and Feng Yin about their plans, and they expressed their desire to roam around aimlessly for a while and then challenge various young talents to see how strong the outside world's geniuses were, just as their grandparents had boasted.
Seeing this, you smiled and assured them that they wouldn't be disappointed. At the same time, a strong sense of determination welled up within you. With your current strength, although you hadn't reached the level of a Grand Saint, you should be able to improve your ranking on the Saint King List.
However, soon after, when you heard about the many events that had occurred in the past century and learned that even Yu Daohong had suffered multiple defeats, dropping his ranking on the Saint King List to below fifteenth place, you fell silent. Gu Xuan, Lei Wanqian, Shi Yuyan, and others displayed terrifying combat power, especially Gu Xuan, who seemed almost unbelievably powerful.
Compared to these geniuses, you felt that you were weaker. Initially, you had wanted to climb higher on the list, but now it seemed challenging to even reach the thirty-fifth place you had achieved before.
In contrast to your silence, Feng Qing and Feng Yin were excited. The presence of so many geniuses in the outside world opened their eyes, and they felt that their grandparents in Chujia Village hadn't exaggerated. They wanted to challenge each of these prodigies.
However, when Feng Qing and Feng Yin learned that you were ranked seventieth on the Saint King List, they were greatly surprised. After all, your cultivation had been sealed during your time in Chujia Village, and they didn't know how strong you were. Seeing your name on the Saint King List now was quite astonishing to them, and they couldn't resist the urge to spar with you.
In response, you rolled your eyes and patted Feng Qing and Feng Yin's heads, suggesting that they first reach the half-step Grand Saint level before challenging you.
Feng Qing and Feng Yin were indeed geniuses, not only with powerful bloodlines but also incredible comprehension abilities. Few could match them in these aspects. However, their cultivation was still at the level of Grand Saints, one realm lower than yours, making it challenging for them to defeat you.
Hearing your words, Feng Qing and Feng Yin were very dissatisfied but insisted on sparring with you. Helpless, you sighed and chose to engage in a battle.
In the end, whether it was Feng Qing or Feng Yin, they both undeniably lost to you. However, their performance left you greatly surprised. As pure-blooded phoenixes, their physical bodies were much stronger than you had imagined, combined with their bloodline, which was comparable to a complete Space-Time Dao Body. You were almost defeated by them.
After defeating Feng Qing and Feng Yin in succession, they felt a bit frustrated but also realized that their cultivation was weaker. They planned to reach the half-step Grand Saint level before challenging you again and then go on to challenge the prodigies on the Saint King List.
In response, you felt a sense of urgency. You believed you needed to break through to the Grand Saint level quickly. Otherwise, when these two little girls reached the half-step Grand Saint level, you might truly be at risk of being defeated by them, which was something you didn't want to see.
After all, after living together for so long, you had already considered them as your younger sisters. Being defeated by your younger sisters would be somewhat embarrassing.
Just as you were pondering various thoughts, a majestic Dao Voice suddenly echoed throughout the Upper Realm, leaving many cultivators, including you, in shock.
Its content was: "The Heavenly Oracle, a chaotic era approaches, the Immortal Sect shall appear, the Immortal Mansion shall reopen its doors, gather the young talents, nurture the seeds of immortality, pacify the chaos, and open the path to immortality."
"Immortal Mansion?"
Wang Ping looked at the text simulation, feeling quite astonished.
With the knowledge he had obtained through previous simulations, he naturally knew what kind of force the Immortal Mansion was.
The Immortal Mansion was a mysterious and powerful force in the Upper Realm, and no one knew who had founded it.
There were rumors that the Immortal Mansion was not established by any Great Emperor but by an existence surpassing the level of Great Emperors.
However, many people didn't particularly believe this rumor. After all, Great Emperors were the most powerful beings in this world, and it was believed that only the legendary Immortals could surpass them.
But in reality, there were no Immortals in this world. It was an established fact. Many brilliant Great Emperors couldn't become Immortals and achieve true eternal life, so they had to enter the Source of Darkness and survive there, achieving an alternative form of immortality.
However, while Wang Ping didn't believe that the founders of the Immortal Mansion were true Immortals, he did acknowledge the mystery and strength of the Immortal Mansion.
Because within the Immortal Mansion, only quasi-Emperors could become mentors, and even Grand Emperors didn't have that privilege.
The purpose of the Immortal Mansion was quite pure, and that was to cultivate Immortal Fate and nurture a true Immortal.
There were rumors that within the region where the Immortal Mansion was located, there was an Immortal Gate, and when the Immortal Gate opened, Immortal Fate would appear.
However, when the Immortal Gate opened and Immortal Fate appeared, it also brought about a great catastrophe.
No one knew what this catastrophe was, but according to the records of the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, there had been many extinction events in the Upper Realm, and they were closely related to the opening of the Immortal Gate.
The disasters caused by the Source of Darkness were much smaller than the catastrophes that occurred when the Immortal Gate opened.
Of course, Wang Ping was well aware that the Source of Darkness was merely an extension of a terrifying and enigmatic boss into this world, and it had never truly erupted. Otherwise, the catastrophe caused by the opening of the Immortal Gate would certainly surpass that of the Source of Darkness.
The so-called darkness-related disasters were nothing more than minor disturbances caused by the Source of Darkness. Whether they were initiated by the Source of Darkness itself was still a question mark.
"The appearance of the Golden Age also signifies the impending catastrophe; it has always been like this. If the mysterious Gu Clan produces descendants, a Golden Age will appear. The ancients did not deceive us," Wang Ping couldn't help but sigh as he continued to gaze at the screen.
With the news of the Immortal Mansion spreading, the entire Upper Realm was in an uproar. Whether they were ordinary cultivators, prodigies who had grown into Grand Emperors, or even Great Emperors, they were all deeply moved.
Even within the Source of Darkness, there was commotion as numerous Dark Emperors and powerful beings were awakened, all gazing in the direction of the Immortal Mansion.
As for you, your heart was stirred, and you planned to go to the Immortal Mansion. Although you didn't believe you could obtain Immortal Fate in this lifetime, gathering information would still be a valuable pursuit.
However, before that, you had many other matters to attend to, and you weren't in a hurry. The Immortal Mansion would only be accessible when the opening time was confirmed, so there was no use going there now.
After calming down the excited Feng Qing and Feng Yin, you decided to pay a visit to the Ji Clan since it wasn't far from your location. Soon, you met Ji Bingyan and the others.
With your arrival, the Ji Clan members breathed a sigh of relief. The Ji Clan's old experts couldn't help but look at Feng Qing and Feng Yin with amazement, recognizing their pure-blooded Phoenix identities. They couldn't help but marvel at your good fortune to be so intimate with two pure-blooded Phoenixes.
At the same time, they also realized that even pure-blooded Phoenixes had appeared, and it was two of them at once. This Golden Age was becoming more and more lively, with the quality and quantity of emerging prodigies surpassing those of previous Golden Ages.
It was clear that this excitement had not yet reached its peak, and in the Nine Great Cosmos, there were undoubtedly many prodigies waiting to emerge. It was even possible that this era might witness several geniuses ascending to the rank of Grand Emperors, or even the appearance of a true Immortal.
As for Ji Bingyan, she didn't pay as much attention to these thoughts. She looked at your close relationship with Feng Qing and Feng Yin with mixed feelings, but she didn't say much.
After bidding farewell to Ji Bingyan, you planned to return to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace. As for breaking through to Grand Saint by taking on disciples, you could only go with the flow. After all, you had tried various methods, including trying to manipulate the system through the "Mentor" role, but all attempts had failed.
It seemed that for the Seven-Colored Talent - "Empowerment through discipleship to become stronger," the effect could only be triggered by genuinely taking on disciples, performing the teacher-student ceremony, and having the disciple genuinely recognize you as their mentor.
Before long, you embarked on the journey back to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace with Feng Qing and Feng Yin. However, along the way, they weren't behaving themselves. They challenged the scions of various major powers, as well as the lower-ranked prodigies on the Saint King List.
In each battle, they achieved resounding victories, building up an impressive record. This quickly gained them fame and stirred up quite a commotion, attracting some trouble along the way. Even you were forced to engage in a difficult battle against some of the newly emerged prodigies on the Saint King List.
In the end, your ranking on the Saint King List rose to sixtieth place. However, you weren't too thrilled about it. You realized that in the hundred years since you had last checked, those prodigies who hadn't reached the level of a Grand Saint had also broken through to the half-step Grand Saint level.
After their breakthroughs, they once again demonstrated the advantages of their physical bodies and bloodlines, becoming incredibly formidable opponents. If not for your innate talent, your understanding of the Space-Time Dao to the peak of ninety percent, and your mastery of the complete Fire Dao, it would have been difficult to defeat them.
After all, your incomplete Space-Time Dao Body had now become your weakest aspect among the top hundred on the Saint King List.
This made you even more eager to obtain a complete Space-Time Dao Body to compensate for this weakness.
However, just as you were making these considerations and thoughts were swirling in your mind, you and Feng Qing and Feng Yin encountered an attack. Caught off guard, you were unable to react in time, and without the chance to use your Golden Talent - "Teleportation" or your Golden Talent - "Nullify Damage," you were mercilessly suppressed and fell into a state of revival.
After killing you, the mysterious quasi-Emperor then turned his greedy eyes towards Feng Qing and Feng Yin, intent on harming them.
It was at this critical moment, as the quasi-Emperor was about to strike Feng Qing and Feng Yin, that the protective talismans on their bodies were activated. The incarnation of the one-eyed old man appeared, radiating a ferocious killing intent and engaging in a world-shaking battle with the mysterious quasi-Emperor.
It must be said that the one-eyed old man was indeed formidable. Even as an incarnation, he suppressed the mysterious quasi-Emperor and ultimately forced him to flee in a sorry state, disappearing from view.
Upon seeing this, the incarnation of the one-eyed old man snorted in disdain, indicating that the people from the Carnage Paradise were getting bolder, even daring to target their disciples.
"Damn," Wang Ping muttered as he watched the simulated content, genuinely at a loss for words.
The Carnage Paradise had been hiding for so long, and now it had resurfaced. To make matters worse, as soon as it reappeared, a quasi-Emperor targeted him, a young man at the half-step Grand Saint level. It was simply absurd.
"It seems that after all this time, the Carnage Paradise has once again confirmed my identity. They are willing to put me in a life-threatening situation, even at the risk of retaliation from the Taiyi Emperor's Palace."
After venting his frustration, Wang Ping furrowed his brow, feeling a headache coming on. He didn't understand how the Carnage Paradise had determined his identity. After all, he had the Golden Talent - "Conceal Fate" and the secret techniques of the Nine Star Pavilion. It shouldn't have been easy to track him down.
"It seems I may have overestimated the Golden Talent - 'Conceal Fate.'"
In the end, Wang Ping shook his head, realizing that while the Golden Talent was indeed powerful, it still had its limitations. Even though it was challenging for quasi-Emperors and Grand Emperors to find him, with the current events in the Golden Age, the opening of the Immortal Gate, and the emergence of quasi-Emperors and Grand Emperors, breaking through the effects of the Golden Talent - "Conceal Fate" wouldn't be too difficult for them.
Furthermore, the Carnage Paradise was a formidable force with various means at their disposal. Perhaps, they hadn't targeted him before because there was no need to.
Although he had exposed his identity as a third-generation chat group member a hundred thousand years ago and had even killed a Carnage Paradise Saint, he was still just a Saint-level cultivator in their eyes, a low-level member.
Now that he had joined the Taiyi Emperor's Palace and displayed formidable talent and strength, the situation had changed. He had become a target that needed to be eliminated.
"However, that one-eyed old man is really ruthless, waiting until I was killed before making a move. He's heartless," Wang Ping couldn't help but complain after realizing many things.
After his complaints, Wang Ping continued to gaze at the screen.
When you were revived, Feng Qing and Feng Yin were deeply saddened by your death. As for the one-eyed old man, he sighed, never expecting you to fall like this. Perhaps he shouldn't have let you go in the first place.
As for leaving an incarnation on you and appearing when you were in danger, they hadn't considered that. You were a member of the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, and if they left an incarnation on you and you returned to the Taiyi Emperor's Palace, it would have been discovered by the old experts of the Taiyi Emperor's Palace.
Finally, at the one-eyed old man's command, Feng Qing and Feng Yin erected a tombstone for you and then left the area.
An hour later, you were resurrected, without even taking the time to assess the current situation or the circumstances. You immediately used your Golden Talent - "Teleportation."
As you used your Golden Talent - "Teleportation," you found yourself in a familiar place. This place was none other than the deep recesses of the frigid pool within the secret realm jointly held by the Ji Clan and the Wang Clan.
You couldn't believe your luck at finding yourself here once again. You wondered if the Golden Talent - "Teleportation" was more like a "Grand Teleportation" skill or a "Grand Stroke of Luck" skill. Each time you used it, it seemed to transport you to strange places or bring you face to face with terrifying entities. Although each teleportation was accompanied by danger, you couldn't help but feel somewhat overwhelmed by the frequency of these occurrences.
With a myriad of thoughts swirling in your mind, you had the strong urge to break free from the frigid pool to save your life. Otherwise, if you were attacked by the frigid pool's ice, you wouldn't be able to use your Golden Talent - "Teleportation" to save yourself this time.
However, as you ascended from the pool, the frigid pool noticed you once again, recognizing you as the human cultivator who had previously attempted to forcibly subdue it. This angered the frigid pool, and it unleashed a terrifying cold aura against you.
You felt a strong sense of danger and realized that you couldn't escape within the frigid pool, making the situation dire.
With various thoughts racing through your mind, you clenched your teeth, resisting the frigid pool's icy aura to the best of your ability. At the same time, you began to move deeper into the frigid pool.
Since there was a high probability that you would die here, you decided to explore the secrets hidden deep within the frigid pool. This could be beneficial for your next simulation attempt, even if it was accompanied by danger.
Soon, you couldn't withstand the cold aura any longer and had to activate the effect of your Golden Talent - "Nullify Damage" to ignore the frigid pool's icy aura. Then, you ruthlessly burned your source to continue diving deeper into the frigid pool.
In the end, you discovered something in the deepest part of the frigid pool. It was a gleaming, luminescent substance. When you saw this substance, it felt like you were glimpsing the past and the future, a profoundly mysterious experience that left you in a daze.
Soon, you snapped out of it, and your body exhibited a strong desire for this substance. At the same time, you realized what this substance was – it was the origin of time, an extremely pure form of temporal essence that could be considered a treasure throughout the entire Upper Realm. For you, it was a tremendous opportunity and exactly what you needed.
If you could obtain this source of time, refine it, and use it to supplement your incomplete Space-Time Dao Body, it would become whole. When that happened, your talent and strength would soar to new heights.
(End of this chapter)