During this period, whenever Jun Changxiao had time, he would take out the remnant scrolls to study them. Although he had no clue what they meant, the key was persistence.
Today.
He took them out once again.
Suddenly, the seven remnant scrolls flashed with brilliant radiance!
The scene was like seven Dragon Balls being activated, about to summon Shenron at any moment!
“Make a wish!”
The System said, “Quick, make a wish!”
Jun Changxiao clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and devoutly prayed in his heart: “May there be world peace, may there be peace under heaven!”
Two living treasures!
Jokes aside, Dog Leftover was very happy.
He had obtained the seven remnant scrolls a long time ago, and today they suddenly manifested an anomaly out of the blue. Could it be that they were moved by his tireless research and finally decided to voluntarily reveal their secrets to the public?
With utmost sincerity, even metal and stone can be opened.
The ancients do not deceive me!
“What’s going on?”
Brilliant light suddenly appeared in the study, quickly alarming the entire sect. The higher-ups and disciples all looked over, their gazes filled with astonishment.
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
At this moment, visible ripples began to undulate outward, gradually permeating the sky above the sect. The thick and dignified aura made everyone instantly feel solemn respect.
The most shocked was none other than He Wudi!
Not only did he sense profundity from the aura, he also felt a trace of familiarity.
“Swoosh—”
Just then, seven brilliant rays of light rushed out of the study, shot into the clouds, burst out of the Eternal Realm, as if they wanted to rush out of the universe itself!
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
After a moment, at the end of the universe’s apex, seven-colored clouds and mist began to gather, gradually condensing into a vortex shape.
“The secret of eternal life.”
An extremely ancient voice sounded in Jun Changxiao’s ear: “Lies within.”
Holy crap!
What does that mean?
After brief contemplation, Jun Changxiao immediately realized that the vortex formed in the universe might be the mystery of eternal life left behind by the Seven Profound Saint Sovereign!
Or perhaps.
These seven remnant scrolls were equivalent to keys.
Under his utmost sincerity opening even metal and stone, they had finally opened the door to the mystery of eternal life?
Happiness came too suddenly, making Jun Changxiao ecstatic with joy.
What are we waiting for!
Dog! Dog! Come on, dead dog!
“Bang—” Jun Changxiao took off from where he stood, smashed through the roof, flew out of the Eternal Realm, and flew at extreme speed along the direction indicated by the seven-colored light.
He Wudi followed!
That aura was too familiar, making his blood boil.
“Let’s go!”
Gu Zhaoxi said, “We’ll go take a look too!”
In an instant, the higher-ups and disciples of Eternal Sect all flew out of the Eternal Realm.
Jian Guixu and the others also followed.
The seven-colored vortex existing at the apex of the universe seemed to contain some kind of magic power, making them infinitely yearn for it, making their blood surge with excitement.
“Swoosh!”
After a moment, Jun Changxiao flew to the end and his body merged into it.
He went in.
However, He Wudi and the higher-ups and disciples who followed were barred at the entrance. No matter how they charged or crashed, it was all futile.
“Alas.”
Jian Guixu shook his head and said, “We have no affinity with it.”
“Will the Sect Master encounter danger?” Li Qingyang asked worriedly. Truly worthy of being the second disciple, he still didn’t forget to care about Dog Leftover at this time.
He Wudi said, “There should be no danger, or rather…” He paused, his expression serious as he said, “It harbors a great fortune!”
“How great?”
Su Xiaomo asked.
“It may concern eternal life!”
Upon hearing this, everyone beamed with joy and secretly prayed that the Sect Master could obtain the fortune of eternal life!
“Hm?”
Suddenly, Su Xiaomo pointed toward the distance and said in surprise, “What’s that?”
Everyone turned their heads and discovered that at the end of the dark universe, they could faintly see another vortex. Although it wasn’t as gaudy and colorful, its scale was not much different from the vortex before their eyes.
“Very far!”
Jian Guixu frowned.
The strange vortex seemed to be at the edge of vision, but there must be several star systems separating them.
To be precise.
With such an anomaly, it could be seen clearly no matter where one was!
That’s right.
The seven-colored vortex that Jun Changxiao entered could still be seen clearly from the opposite end, giving people a feeling of being close at hand.
He Wudi said in shock, “There’s more than one fortune?”
“Let’s not consider this first.” Jian Guixu’s expression was extremely serious as he said, “When anomalies arise, they will inevitably attract countless powerhouses. We must guard the surroundings to prevent outsiders from disrupting Sect Master Jun’s search for fortune.”
“Right!”
Gu Tianxing agreed, “Quickly establish defenses!”
…
Time rewinds to when Jun Changxiao took out the remnant scrolls and discovered the seven-colored radiance appearing.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor, who was absorbing bone ash and merging it with his body, suddenly opened his eyes. His pupils flashed with demonic and evil luster, penetrating the secret chamber, penetrating the darkness, as if about to penetrate the universe, and then gathering a sinister vortex at the end of the sky above.
This situation was very similar to the process by which the seven-colored vortex formed.
“Could it be…”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor said excitedly, “The secret of eternal life?”
“Swoosh!”
Unable to wait, he flew up and merged into the sinister vortex.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor still had subordinates who had originally followed along, but they ended up being barred at the entrance, the situation exactly the same as He Wudi and the others.
From this, it can be seen.
Whether it was the seven-colored vortex or the sinister vortex, only Jun Changxiao and the Heavenly Demon Emperor who summoned them could enter. Others simply had no qualification.
…
Gu Tianxing’s judgment was correct.
The two vortexes appeared from different directions, and after powerhouses from various star systems and planes saw them, they flew over without any hesitation.
When heaven-defying anomalies appear,至treasures emerge.
This is an iron law in cultivation novels.
Moreover, the entire upper universe could see them clearly no matter what direction one was in. Anyone with intelligence online would guess that the level of the treasure about to emerge must be extremely high!
Go!
Must go!
When the two anomalies appeared, the entire upper universe completely boiled over.
However, when some powerhouses flew toward the seven-colored vortex and were about to reach that area, they saw that the region had already been surrounded by countless warships.
“Clank clank!”
“Clank clank!”
Dark Destroyer God mechs arranged in orderly formation.
They raised their super-heavy thermal weapons, safety catches pulled open, bullets loaded.
Warships, mechs.
They formed the first line of defense.
One million Demon Delusion Army and one million Avengers stood behind them, wearing and equipped with excellent equipment and weapons, forming the second line of defense.
There was also a third line of defense.
Composed of Eternal Sect’s higher-ups and disciples.
Looking from afar, this magnificent momentum, this precise layout, could truly be described as an iron wall.
Without exaggeration, not even a fly could get through. Even if by some stroke of luck one mixed in, they would definitely be blasted to smithereens.
“Everyone.”
Young Master Yuan stood in the pilot cabin of the Eternal, holding a loudspeaker and shouted, “This is the star domain controlled by our Eternal Realm. Without obtaining approval, no one may enter without authorization, otherwise—kill without mercy!”
The last three words were very domineering!
To let the Sect Master smoothly obtain his fortune, they had to be domineering at this time!
“…”
Martial artists from all over stopped, their expressions changing again and again.
There was no denying that the seven-colored vortex was filled with irresistible temptation, but the Eternal Sect blocking their way was also no simple matter!
Previously, when the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s army came to invade, regrettably there was no live broadcast. Otherwise, they would definitely not hesitate at this moment, but would immediately abandon any greedy thoughts.
Unlike the seven-colored vortex area which had Eternal Sect heavily guarding it, the sinister vortex area appeared empty. So the martial artists flying toward this place quickly approached.
“Kill them all!”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor’s subordinates wouldn’t give kind warnings. Since they dared to come, they must go to hell. Thus a tragic slaughter began.
As the saying goes.
A starved camel is still bigger than a horse.
Although the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s army was completely wiped out, he still had some trusted subordinates left, and their strength was considerable. When they killed, they were absolutely cruel and inhumane.
In a moment.
Corpses littered the ground, blood flowed like rivers.
The brutal methods intimidated martial artists from various planes, making them rarely calm down and observe from afar, not daring to easily cross the boundary.
The two special vortexes had indeed gathered quite a few people, but they could only watch helplessly and speculate in their minds about what was inside. Or what heaven-defying fortunes might exist?
…
Inside the seven-colored environment, the radiance was both dazzling and brilliant.
Jun Changxiao, who flew in from outside, stood bewildered in it and said, “What is this place?”
“Buzz!”
Just then, the clouds and mist flowing beneath his feet gradually dispersed, revealing a road paved with some kind of special stone slabs, extending infinitely forward.
Jun Changxiao instinctively looked along the road and quickly discovered that at the end where the clouds and mist slowly dispersed stood a giant stone gate!
This scene.
He had witnessed it before!
That’s right.
It was extremely similar to the giant gate that appeared inside the bronze cauldron!
In other words, this place might be the path to eternal life that upper universe martial artists had been desperately pursuing!
“Step!”
Jun Changxiao started walking forward, his heart excited.
Walking all the way, he didn’t encounter any danger until he stopped in front of the stone gate.
“Whoosh!”
A vast aura rushed toward him, making Jun Changxiao’s heart even more excited because he sensed even purer immortal sound power.
The gate inside the bronze cauldron only had immortal sound entering the ear and couldn’t be opened. What about this gate then?
Thinking of this.
Jun Changxiao raised his right hand and pressed it against the cold gate surface.
“Buzz!”
The moment he touched it, dense patterns appeared on the stone gate’s surface, like some kind of intricate lock mechanism. His hand was like a key, successfully connecting the interlocking links and meeting the unlocking conditions.
“Creak!”
Suddenly, a gap appeared and the gate moved.
Seeing this, Jun Changxiao was ecstatic with joy.
The stone gate existing inside the bronze cauldron could only be sat beside to glimpse the immortal sound power. But now in the environment activated by the remnant scrolls, it could actually be successfully opened. This meant he might truly be able to enter the land of eternal life!
“But…”
“If I go in, what about them?”
Jun Changxiao hadn’t yet reached a realm of having no attachments. He still cared about the sect, cared about his family, cared about the living beings of the Eternal Realm.
“If the price of losing everything is exchanged for future immortality, then for me it has no meaning.” He suppressed the excitement in his heart and stood in place motionless.
“Are you certain?”
“You won’t go in?”
Suddenly, an ancient voice sounded in his ear. This made Jun Changxiao’s expression change as he said in shock, “Who?”
“This old one.”
“Seven Profound Saint Sovereign.”
“Whoosh!”
When the word “Sovereign” fell, the stone gate completely opened. Inside, brilliant radiance first flashed out, then gradually condensed into a figure. Although the appearance couldn’t be seen clearly, it exuded a special aura. If described precisely with words, it would be—terrifying!
Jun Changxiao seemed to be struck by thunder, standing dumbstruck in place like a wooden chicken.
This figure…
Was the Martial Dao myth?
Jun Changxiao had fantasized countless times that if he met the Seven Profound Saint Sovereign one day, he would definitely hug his thigh and cry out, “Senior, do you need any pendant accessories! The kind that can act cute and coquettish!”
Now.
It came too suddenly. He wasn’t prepared at all!
“No martial artist standing before this gate can refuse the temptation of eternal life.” The figure spoke slowly. “You are the first to choose to give up.”
“Since that’s the case, shouldn’t there be some reward?” After brief shock, Jun Changxiao recovered his shameless appearance.
“What reward do you want?”
Could it be that the seven remnant scrolls truly represented Dragon Balls, and after gathering them all, they summoned the Seven Profound Saint Sovereign to fulfill his wishes?
Calm down!
Definitely don’t choose underpants!
Jun Changxiao hurriedly held his chin, and after deep consideration, said, “This junior is not greedy. I only hope to possess the strongest power in the upper universe, and bring one sect… no no, bring one plane into the land of eternal life.”
The figure said, “Go to sleep. It can be realized in dreams.”
“…”
Jun Changxiao said, “As a fallback, let this junior possess the strongest power in the upper universe.”
“This old one cannot fulfill this wish.”
“…”
Dog Leftover said with an expression of speechlessness, “Then what can senior accomplish?”
“Bring you into the land of eternal life.”
“Just me?”
“Correct.”
Jun Changxiao shook his head and said, “Rejected.”
“This is the most supreme fortune between heaven and earth. You should consider carefully.” The figure’s words seemed to contain some kind of magic power, constantly calling to his soul.
Jun Changxiao’s originally firm thoughts gradually began to waver, then he arduously moved his legs and walked toward the gate flashing with radiance.
One step.
Two steps.
“Step!”
Just as he was about to touch the radiance, just as he was about to enter, Jun Changxiao’s face became ferocious as he stopped and roared, “I refuse!”
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
The thoughts that existed in his sea of consciousness, driving him to enter, dissipated.
Jun Changxiao, relieved of a heavy burden, hurriedly retreated outside the stone gate and secretly felt fortunate, “Good thing I resisted the temptation!”
“Young man.”
The figure said, “Your willpower is very strong.”
“Thank you.”
“Missing this opportunity, if you want to enter the land of eternal life, you can only rely on yourself.”
“…”
Jun Changxiao fell silent.
“If fate permits, we will meet again.”
After the figure finished saying this, its body gradually faded and then dissipated without a trace.
The giant stone gate before him first closed, then dense cracks appeared on its surface, and finally it crumbled into countless fragments filling the sky.
The fortune.
Was just missed like that.
To be honest, Jun Changxiao felt somewhat heartbroken.
But thinking that there was still the entire sect, still close friends and family, that sense of regret faded considerably.
“Pft!”
Just then, the sound of spitting blood came out.
Jun Changxiao came to his senses and looked toward where the stone gate had disappeared. He discovered a black shadow standing opposite whose appearance was difficult to discern, so he said in shock, “Heavenly Demon Emperor!”
That’s right.
It was the Heavenly Demon Emperor who entered from the other vortex!
He was trembling with his hands, seemingly very angry, and finally roared, “Why the fuck did you refuse!”
“???”
Jun Changxiao transformed into a confused chibi version.
…
Time flows backward.
Jun Changxiao walked in from the seven-colored vortex, the Heavenly Demon Emperor walked in from the sinister vortex.
One left, one right.
The two stopped at the stone gate at the same time. If they stuck their heads over, they should be able to discover each other.
“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh!”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor stopped in front of the stone gate. After sensing the special rhythm, his breathing gradually became rapid, and he even had a premonition that he was about to enter the land of eternal life!
Sure enough.
When his hand touched the stone gate, it slowly opened!
A ghost-like figure appeared and asked, “Are you willing to enter the land of eternal life?”
“Willing!”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor didn’t even think about it.
His purpose in wreaking havoc across the upper universe was to establish a new era and glimpse the mystery of eternal life with the status of Creator. So now that a shortcut to go in was placed before him, of course he would agree without hesitation!
“Wait for the other person to make their choice. If you answer the same, you can both be sent into the land of eternal life.”
Another person?
The Heavenly Demon Emperor said in surprise, “Someone else came in?”
Hmph.
Still need to choose? Of course agree!
The Heavenly Demon Emperor was extremely confident that the other person would make the same choice as him. After all, entering the land of eternal life was the dream that upper universe martial artists yearned for.
He positioned himself properly.
Waiting to enter the land of eternal life!
What a pity.
He couldn’t unify the upper universe and open a new era, nor could he personally destroy Eternal Sect.
Faced with a higher level of realm, these all counted for nothing.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor comforted himself on one hand while quietly waiting on the other. But in the end… he waited until being pushed out, waited until the stone gate closed and crumbled.
The moment the gate crumbled, his heart also crumbled.
Finally unable to bear the blow, he opened his mouth and spat out blood. Seeing Jun Changxiao standing opposite, he immediately realized that this guy must have chosen to refuse! Absolutely!