[Next, Emperor Tianyu made a decision and prepared to move to the Taiyuan Forbidden Land. As for the Realm of Life and Death, it's too dangerous, and going there would be certain death, so it's not an option.]
[Seeing that Emperor Tianyu had made a decision, the other quasi-emperor ancestors in the Taiyi Imperial Palace naturally didn't say much. You also breathed a sigh of relief. With Emperor Tianyu making the decision, it would definitely be stronger than if you had to make it.]
[However, you remembered the matter about the Taiyuan Forbidden Land and asked Emperor Tianyu again, hoping that he would provide an answer. You asked about it in the previous simulation, but Emperor Tianyu didn't answer you because your cultivation was too low. Now that you have become a Supreme and the moment has come, Emperor Tianyu is unlikely to hide it any longer.]
[In response to your inquiry, after some contemplation, Emperor Tianyu gave an answer that shocked you.]
[It turns out that the Taiyuan Forbidden Land is indeed related to immortals. The existence of the Taiyuan Forbidden Land may date back even further than the Shenggu Family and the Immortal Mansion, possibly tracing back to several epochs ago. The Taiyuan Forbidden Land did not appear on Taiyuan Ancient Star but happened to form where Taiyuan Ancient Star is located, which is why it is called the Taiyuan Forbidden Land.]
[In reality, no one knows the true name of the Taiyuan Forbidden Land. According to his research on ancient ruins, in the distant past, the Upper Realm could give birth to powerful experts of the Immortal Realm, and the channels to the Immortal Domain were also connected. Just like how experts of the Void God Realm could ascend to the Upper Realm, if someone in the Upper Realm achieved immortality, they could also ascend to the Immortal Domain. Perhaps, they didn't even need to become immortals; they just needed to become Supremes to use the passage to the Immortal Domain.]
[However, for some reason, the channel to the Immortal Domain closed, and the environment in the Upper Realm made it impossible for cultivators to become immortals, gradually turning immortals into legends, causing many cultivators to doubt their existence.]
[The Taiyuan Forbidden Land is one of the places that confirm the existence of immortals. In the Taiyuan Forbidden Land, there is a sealed immortal. Its body was severed, its organs were dug out, and it was sealed in different places. The purpose of the Taiyuan Forbidden Land is to seal this immortal. It is very likely that in the distant past, this immortal committed an unforgivable act that angered an even more powerful existence, which is why that more powerful entity used this method to dismember and seal it.]
[However, perhaps the vitality of the immortal was too tenacious. Even after being dismembered and having its organs removed and sealed for so many years, the immortal in the Taiyuan Forbidden Land still did not die, and it did not feel weakened. Even a single organ had a terrifying power that made even the Emperor tremble.]
[In the past, there were emperors who entered the Taiyuan Forbidden Land, intending to break the seal, take the immortal's organs, and refine them to achieve immortality. However, all of these emperors failed, and none of them returned alive.]
[Therefore, if you enter the Taiyuan Forbidden Land, there may be hope for the Taiyi Imperial Palace to survive. Of course, the risks involved are also substantial. However, as long as they don't recklessly attack the seal or provoke the sealed immortal, there is still hope for some of them to survive.]
[Listening to Emperor Tianyu's description, you were deeply shocked. You did not expect that there would indeed be immortals in the Taiyuan Forbidden Land, and this immortal came from a distant era, from a time when immortals could still be born in the Upper Realm.]
[Then, you remembered the time when you once entered the Taiyuan Forbidden Land as a Saint-grade cultivator, feeling a bit awkward about your reckless actions. You had ventured into a place where even emperors might fall, all for the sake of a piece of stone. If this were to be known, you would probably be ridiculed.]
[After Emperor Tianyu finished speaking, preparations began in the Taiyi Imperial Palace.]
[As for you, you wanted Emperor Tianyu to intervene and persuade the Immortal Mansion Alliance to join in the attack on the Ten Forbidden Lands and disrupt the plans of the Nine Stars Pavilion's Lord.]
[Hearing this, Emperor Tianyu naturally did not refuse. After all, successfully disrupting the plans of the Nine Stars Pavilion's Lord was a better choice than fleeing to the Forbidden Land.]
[For this reason, Emperor Tianyu stepped forward and began discussing various matters with the strong members of the Immortal Mansion Alliance. In the end, the strong members of the Immortal Mansion Alliance chose to believe in Emperor Tianyu and headed to the Forbidden Land of the Ghostly Sea within the Three Profound Small Universe to strike first and kill the Water Star.]
[The movements of the Immortal Mansion Alliance did not escape the notice of the Nine Stars Pavilion. In response, when the strong members of the Immortal Mansion Alliance attacked, the Nine Stars Pavilion decisively activated a large formation, connecting all ten Forbidden Lands into one.]
[In the end, the Immortal Mansion Alliance's surprise attack failed.]
"In theory, the information from meetings involving emperors should not leak. There must be a spy in the Immortal Mansion Alliance. I feel that there is a high possibility that Windheart Emperor is the spy."
Wang Ping looked at the text simulation, raising an eyebrow slightly.
"Since the obstruction failed, we will eventually have to enter the Taiyuan Forbidden Land."
Wang Ping shook his head again, looking somewhat helpless as he stared at the screen.
[Because the Immortal Mansion Alliance failed to stop the Nine Stars Pavilion, the Taiyi Imperial Palace immediately began to migrate and moved to the Taiyuan Forbidden Land.]
[When the Taiyi Imperial Palace arrived at the Taiyuan Forbidden Land, the entire Upper Realm began to be refined, similar to the previous simulation. However, this time, you managed to hide in the Taiyuan Forbidden Land and were not refined.]
[It must be said that the Taiyuan Forbidden Land is indeed special. It is a place for sealing immortals, and the Lord of the Nine Stars Pavilion does not have the ability to refine it, so he chose to avoid it.]
[In the end, you and the ancestors of the Taiyi Imperial Palace managed to save your lives in the peripheral area of the Taiyuan Forbidden Land.]
[However, although you and the Taiyi Imperial Palace ancestors saved your lives, you couldn't be happy. This was because Emperor Tianyu had fallen, and the entire Upper Realm ceased to exist. The Upper Realm was refined, and everything was gone, making it impossible to continue cultivation. In other words, even though you saved your lives, your future prospects were greatly diminished.]
[Although there are still some secret places and treasures in the Taiyi Imperial Palace that can assist in cultivation, even if the Upper Realm no longer exists, they can
still aid cultivation. However, this is ultimately a rootless existence, and the resources will eventually run out.]
[In your heavy-hearted moment, laughter rang out, and a terrifying chaotic light illuminated the boundless dark void, radiating a terrifying immortal aura in all directions.]
[Evidently, this was the transformation of the Lord of the Nine Stars Pavilion after successfully refining the Upper Realm, and he had also achieved immortality.]
[Feeling this dispersed aura, you felt heavy-hearted and somewhat breathless.]
[However, this aura quickly disappeared, indicating that the Lord of the Nine Stars Pavilion had just broken through and intended to consolidate his cultivation. Perhaps, when he was completely stable in his cultivation, he would forcibly break through the passage to the Immortal Domain.]
[Of course, he might also take action against the Taiyuan Forbidden Land and other places before going to the Immortal Domain. After all, in the past, figures like the Lord of the Nine Stars Pavilion were unwilling to take risks. However, now that he had become an immortal and possessed a perfected chaotic body, he no longer needed to fear the immortal within the Taiyuan Forbidden Land.]
[As a result, you felt that although you had avoided the first wave of disasters, you were still not safe. You would have to deal with the potential dangers in the Taiyuan Forbidden Land, and you might also face a thunderous strike from the Lord of the Nine Stars Pavilion.]
[After thinking it over, you suppressed all the negative emotions in your heart and asked the quasi-emperor ancestors of the Taiyi Imperial Palace if there was a way for you to quickly become stronger.]
[The quasi-emperor ancestor remained silent for a moment before giving an answer. In the highest level of the Taiyi Imperial Tower, there is a small world called the Supreme Heavenly Path, left by Emperor Taiyi. It is rumored to hold many mysteries. If you enter it, you will battle many supremes from ancient times to the present, including those who have successfully achieved enlightenment.]
[Of course, when facing these supreme experts who have achieved enlightenment, the battles will be on an equal footing.]
[If someone manages to pass the Supreme Heavenly Path, they will gain many benefits, and their cultivation will directly soar to the pinnacle of the Celestial Emperor realm. However, if they fail, they will perish within it.]
[Due to the extreme danger of the Supreme Heavenly Path within the Taiyi Imperial Tower, it is rarely opened by the Taiyi Imperial Palace. Since ancient times, almost all the imperial sons who entered it have perished, and few have come out alive.]
[In the past, even when Emperor Tianyu was in the Supreme realm, he wanted to try it, but he was stopped by the ancestors of the Taiyi Imperial Palace, who did not allow him to enter.]
[Hearing the words of the quasi-emperor ancestors, you were deeply shocked. You did not expect such a secret to exist within the Taiyi Imperial Tower, a place where you could battle many supremes from the past and present. Being able to fight against countless extraordinary individuals and clash with their methods would be of great benefit to your own cultivation.]
[Therefore, you immediately expressed your desire to challenge the Supreme Heavenly Path to enhance your strength.]
[In response to your determination, the quasi-emperor ancestors sighed and did not stop you. After all, at this point, there was no need to stop you from doing anything. No matter what you did next, it would be full of danger, so it was better to let you challenge the Supreme Heavenly Path. Perhaps you could create a miracle and enhance your cultivation.]
[If you could successfully pass the Supreme Heavenly Path and gain rewards, it might even add another quasi-emperor combat power to the Taiyi Imperial Palace.]
[Next, as the Taiyi Imperial Tower opened, you directly arrived at the highest level and began your journey on the Supreme Heavenly Path.]
[It must be said that the Supreme Heavenly Path was indeed terrifying. The manifested supremes became stronger one after another, and after defeating one, you would only have a short rest period before a new supreme, even stronger, would appear. This was not only a test of your strength against opponents of the same realm but also a test of your endurance and willpower.]
[However, you were very strong, and your strength was among the top in the same realm. Even if it was a chaotic body, without a small achievement in physique, you were not their match. If you used all kinds of talents without reservation, even with a minor achievement in the chaotic body, you dared to fight head-on.]
[For this reason, as you advanced deeper into the Supreme Heavenly Path, even emperors appeared, but you remained fearless and confronted them head-on. What were emperors when faced with a supreme of the same realm? You were not afraid at all, and you had an invincible heart that allowed you to kill them with a single punch.]
[Even in the end, the shadows of more familiar and more powerful figures, such as Emperor Tianyu, the Dark Emperor, and the Dark Emperor Sovereign, appeared. However, you still faced them without fear, and you forcefully killed them.]
[In the end, you defeated many powerful supremes and completed the Supreme Heavenly Path. During this process, you suffered quite a few injuries due to continuous battles, and you were almost exhausted, but you ultimately persevered and honed yourself in all aspects.]
[As you stepped onto the final point of the Supreme Heavenly Path, a figure appeared before you, which surprised you greatly.]
[Because this figure was none other than Emperor Taiyi himself, the ancestor who founded the Taiyi Imperial Palace. Upon seeing Emperor Taiyi, you solemnly bowed.]
Chapter 249: Meeting Emperor Taiyi and the Gift of the Taiyi Emperor Tower
[Upon seeing you, the virtual image of Emperor Taiyi was also quite pleased and greatly admired. He expressed that after so many years, someone had finally broken through the Supreme Heavenly Path and come here to meet him.]
[Upon hearing this, you were quite surprised. Then, you curiously inquired of the virtual image of Emperor Taiyi why he had made the Taiyi Path so incredibly difficult, with the consequence of failing resulting in death. It didn't seem to have any benefits for the Taiyi Imperial Palace, did it?]
[In response to your question, the virtual image of Emperor Taiyi, with deep and profound eyes, slowly conveyed that this was not something ordinary geniuses could endure. Hence, it was necessary to set a high level of difficulty. In doing so, only those with true potential and talent could be selected.]
[Though this approach would undoubtedly lead to the deaths of many talented individuals from the Taiyi Imperial Palace, as time passed, those daring to challenge the Supreme Heavenly Path would become increasingly outstanding.]
[You shook your head, expressing that the difficulty was too high, and even individuals who could become Emperors wouldn't be able to pass.]
[The virtual image of Emperor Taiyi chuckled and said that he had set the difficulty to the highest level because he saw that you were strong enough and wanted to see your full combat capability.]
[Upon hearing this, you were left speechless, understanding why the Supreme Heavenly Path was so extraordinarily challenging.]
[At this point, Emperor Taiyi added that even at normal difficulty, it was not something that later-generation individuals with the potential to become Emperors could pass. After speaking, Emperor Taiyi expressed great admiration, stating that you were undoubtedly the most exceptional individual he had ever encountered.]
[You were quite surprised by Emperor Taiyi's words and found his evaluation of you quite gratifying. Then, you recalled the matter of rewards and began to inquire.]
[In response, the virtual image of Emperor Taiyi nodded and directly granted you the rewards. In an instant, numerous clusters of light appeared and entered your body.]
[Subsequently, you entered a wondrous state of enlightenment, gradually comprehending thirty percent of the True Meaning of the Space-Time Heavenly Dao. Simultaneously, your cultivation began to skyrocket, advancing from the pinnacle of the Emperor realm to the pinnacle of the Celestial Emperor realm, a surge of eight minor realms.]
[This astonishing advancement left you in complete awe. After all, achieving such consecutive leaps in cultivation was something not even the Rainbow-Talented Disciple could accomplish, even when striving for greater strength. Yet, you had accomplished it after successfully completing the Supreme Heavenly Path.]
[It could only be said that due to your previous lack of luck, you had been unable to obtain the immense opportunities inherent to the Upper Realm. As a result, you hadn't placed much importance on Upper Realm opportunities. Now, you had truly experienced the sweetness of such opportunities.]
[In your view, if you could gain more opportunities like this, there was no reason you couldn't become a quasi-emperor or even a great emperor in a short amount of time. However, you were well aware that such opportunities were rare and couldn't be actively sought after, so you could only dream for the time being.]
"Wow, the speed of this cultivation advancement is truly astonishing. It's as if it has saved me more than ten thousand years of cultivation time," Wang Ping remarked as he read the text simulation, filled with amazement.
"However, I suspect this might not be the greatest opportunity. If it were a regular opportunity, Emperor Taiyi wouldn't have created such a demanding trial. Perhaps the most significant opportunity lies elsewhere," Wang Ping thought to himself, his eyes filled with speculation.
[While you were in the midst of your astonishment, the virtual image of Emperor Taiyi nodded in satisfaction, stating that you had a very solid foundation and that there were no flaws in your advancement. He then mentioned that the greatest opportunity would be given to you next.]
[This surprised you and filled you with anticipation. Soon, Emperor Taiyi began to explain the matter related to the Taiyi Emperor Tower and the secret technique to control it.]
[It turned out that the Taiyi Emperor Tower was not Emperor Taiyi's life-bound Emperor Tower but a naturally born Emperor Artifact. After Emperor Taiyi's nurturing, it had reached a level close to that of a quasi-immortal artifact.]
[Furthermore, the true greatness of the Taiyi Emperor Tower lay not in its level but in its inherent significance. The Taiyi Emperor Tower served as a key to open an ancient secret realm.]
[To unlock this ancient secret realm, one needed to obtain the Taiyi Emperor Tower, pass through the Supreme Heavenly Path within it, and thoroughly acknowledge the Taiyi Emperor Tower as its master.]
[Initially, Emperor Taiyi did obtain the Taiyi Emperor Tower, but he had not attempted to pass through the Supreme Heavenly Path. To be precise, he did not attempt it because only a supreme could enter and challenge it; exceeding the supreme level would render one unable to participate in the trial, even if they sealed their cultivation.]
[As a result, although Emperor Taiyi recognized the Taiyi Emperor Tower as his own and could control it in battle, he couldn't fully acknowledge it as its master.]
[This outcome left Emperor Taiyi somewhat regretful. He had a premonition that the ancient secret realm contained earth-shattering secrets, but unfortunately, he missed the opportunity.]
[After hearing the virtual image of Emperor Taiyi's explanation, you were deeply moved. You hadn't expected the Taiyi Emperor Tower to be a naturally born Emperor Artifact, almost at the level of a quasi-immortal artifact, and to hold such enormous secrets.]
[This revelation filled you with excitement. Now that you had obtained the Taiyi Emperor Tower and completely recognized it as your master, you had a chance to enter the ancient secret realm and gain a great opportunity.]
[It had to be said that the benefits you had gained this time were truly immense.]
[However, you soon felt a sense of helplessness. After all, the Upper Realm had already disappeared, and you couldn't leave the Taiyuan Forbidden Land. Additionally, you had doubts about whether the ancient secret realm had also been refined along with everything else.]
[Therefore, you could only wait for the next simulation to explore the hidden secrets of the ancient realm and see if you could obtain an incredible opportunity.]
[Following this, the virtual image of Emperor Taiyi did not say much more. After giving some final instructions, it disappeared. You had now gained complete control over the Taiyi Emperor Tower.]
[This made you somewhat sentimental, as it marked the second Emperor Artifact you had obtained in all the simulations, and it was the most powerful one. However, you knew that in this lifetime, you would never be able to let the Taiyi Emperor Tower shine with its own brilliance.]
[Next, you left the Taiyi Emperor Tower. When you came out, all the quasi-emperor ancestors of the Taiyi Emperor Palace were shocked to see that your cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Heavenly Supreme level.]
[In other words, you had successfully passed the Supreme Heaven Road, which was truly astonishing. After all, throughout history, many geniuses with the potential to become emperors had entered the Supreme Realm, only to meet their demise. Yet, you had easily passed through.]
[Subsequently, you took possession of the Taiyi Emperor Tower, which further astonished them. They wanted to inquire about what fortunes you had gained from it, but ultimately decided not to ask.]
[You then asked about how much time had passed in the outside world. In response, one of the senior ancestors informed you that about a hundred years had elapsed.]
[Upon hearing this, you once again marveled at the significant progress you had made in just a century. However, you also remembered the matter of the Nine Stars Pavilion's Pavilion Master and became solemn once more.]
[You then inquired about whether there had been any unusual occurrences in the Taiyuan Forbidden Land.]
[The quasi-emperor ancestors' expressions turned serious upon hearing your question. They explained that although they were in the outer regions of the Taiyuan Forbidden Land, they had been facing increasingly frequent attacks by malevolent entities, and these malevolent creatures had grown stronger and employed peculiar methods. Despite their vigilance, some disciples had fallen victim to these attacks.]
[This information furrowed your brow. The Taiyuan Forbidden Land was clearly not as simple as it seemed. Even staying in the outer regions and avoiding the innermost areas, the environment had gradually become dangerous over time.]
[After some thought, you extended your divine sense and noticed something amiss. The location where the Taiyi Emperor Palace was stationed seemed to have silently shifted from the outermost region to somewhere closer to the inner region.]
[Others might not notice any anomalies, thinking that this place hadn't changed much, but you were different. You had ventured into the innermost region before and knew the environment there.]
[The current surroundings appeared to overlap with your memories.]
[It became evident that the spatial manipulation within the Taiyuan Forbidden Land was far more formidable than you had imagined. It had managed to move the Taiyi Emperor Palace from the outermost region to somewhere closer to the inner region without anyone, including numerous strong individuals, noticing.]
[If this continued, trouble was bound to occur. You took a deep breath and reported the situation. Instantly, the senior ancestors of the Taiyi Emperor Palace were alarmed and began investigating.]
[Soon, they reached a conclusion: indeed, they had been shifted, and their situation was more perilous than they had thought.]
[You wore a grave expression and suggested that you couldn't afford to wait idly. You decided to venture deeper alone to find a way out and uncover the secrets of the Taiyuan Forbidden Land.]
[Upon hearing your proposal, the senior ancestors agreed but emphasized the need to form a team for safety. They also mentioned that some strong individuals should remain behind in the Taiyi Emperor Palace.]
[After discussing the plan, you and one of the quasi-emperor ancestors teamed up and left the Taiyi Emperor Palace, heading deeper into the Taiyuan Forbidden Land.]
[With your quasi-emperor-level cultivation, you should have been able to easily traverse the Taiyuan Forbidden Land. However, the place was incredibly eerie, suppressing your divine senses. No matter how far you flew, the environment remained monotonous, and you couldn't reach your destination.]
[Moreover, you faced even more terrifying attacks from malevolent entities. Each attack was scarier than the last and surpassed the dangers you had encountered during your initial entry. You couldn't help but suspect that the strength of these malevolent entities was adjusted based on the strength of cultivators.]
[If there had been so many horrifying malevolent entities during your first entry, you might not have survived long enough to reach the cavern with the giant heart.]
[A week passed, and you and your partner were both injured. If not for your use of the Taiyi Emperor Tower, you would have been in mortal danger. However, if you continued like this, you would surely perish in this eerie place.]
[Yet, perhaps due to your affinity with the giant heart, you entered the cavern with the beating heart again.]
[Seeing it once more, you were even more astonished by the energy it contained and the faint sense of immortality within it. Your quasi-emperor partner was equally awed.]
[However, something strange happened. As the heart continued to beat, your consciousness gradually blurred, and both of you moved towards the heart as if drawn by an irresistible force.]
[Then, the quasi-emperor ancestor reached out and touched the seal. As soon as his hand made contact, the seal melted away, turning into a blood mist that merged into the seal, absorbed by the heart. Next, the entire body of the quasi-emperor ancestor transformed into a blood mist, entering the seal and being absorbed by the heart.]
[It seemed that due to the absorption of the quasi-emperor ancestor, the heart's beating grew stronger, albeit not significantly.]
[Just as you were about to touch the giant heart, the Taiyi Emperor Tower emitted a radiant light, snapping you back to full consciousness.]
[This realization sent shivers down your spine, and cold sweat dripped from your forehead. You knew you had almost met your end. This time, you narrowly escaped death. Therefore, you quickly retreated, extremely wary of the giant heart.]
[As you decided to leave the cavern and stay away from the heart, its beating frequency noticeably increased. A strange voice tempted you in your mind, urging you to touch the seal and gain supreme immortal fortune.]
[You cautioned yourself to resist this bizarre voice. The Taiyi Emperor Tower also began to exert its power to help suppress this tempting voice.]
[However, the gap between you and the giant heart was too vast. Even with the seal and restrictions, you couldn't resist the allure of the voice, and you accidentally touched the seal.]
[Instantly, you turned into a blood mist that merged into the seal and was absorbed by the giant heart, meeting your demise.]
[Due to your death, this simulation comes to an end.]
[The system's voice echoed, and Wang Ping's mind was filled with various images and insights. Finally, his figure appeared within the cave, where he saw the beating heart.]
["This heart is truly dangerous. It seems that any part of an immortal's body or organs in the Taiyuan Forbidden Land is perilous." Wang Ping murmured to himself.]
["However, this simulation yielded incredible gains. With this, I'm satisfied with the conclusion."]
[As he spoke, Wang Ping felt his consciousness waver, and his vision shifted, returning him to the real world.]
[Then, the system's voice chimed in, "Ding, reward generation successful. The host can choose two rewards from the following options:]
[1. Seven-Colored Talent: Blade of Annihilation.]
[2. Time Origin.]
[3. Random quasi-emperor artifact.]
[4. Second Fragment of the Dark Era Imperial Scripture."]
["H
uh, this time there's no cultivation reward? Well, it doesn't matter. As long as I know that passing the Supreme Heaven Road allows me to directly reach the pinnacle of the Heavenly Supreme level, I can increase my cultivation anytime. Rushing cultivation would be a waste of resources. I can afford to simulate a few times less." Wang Ping thought to himself.]
["System, I choose option 1: Seven-Colored Talent: Blade of Annihilation, and option 4: Second Fragment of the Dark Era Imperial Scripture."]
[Without hesitation, Wang Ping made his selection.]
[Instantly, information about Seven-Colored Talent: Blade of Annihilation appeared in Wang Ping's mind.]
[At the same time, the second fragment of the Dark Era Imperial Scripture also appeared before him.]
[With all three fragments now in his possession, he could venture into the secret realm of the Hidden Ancestral Clan in the real world.]
[When that time came, subduing the Hidden Ancestral Clan would yield significant resources.]
["Although I've wasted resources on discipleship, it doesn't matter. Let's continue with the simulations."]
[With a determined expression, Wang Ping reviewed some details and prepared to continue the simulations.]
["System, I want to proceed with a paid simulation."]
[Wang Ping's gaze flickered as he spoke in his mind.]