Inside the study.
Jun Changxiao took out the seven original fragments, then compared them with the handwriting on the last testament. His final conclusion was that although they weren’t written by the same person, the writing styles were extremely similar.
Every world has a relatively independent civilization system, creating different writing systems and languages.
For example, the Xingyun Continent.
For example, the upper realm.
Their writing and languages are completely different. To avoid readers having to specially learn Xingyun language or upper realm language to read books, they are very considerately translated in real-time into Chinese.
“System, what do you think?”
“The writing styles on the fragments and the last testament are similar, indicating that both should have lived in the same world and received the same cultural influence.”
“I think so too.”
Jun Changxiao’s expression became serious.
The fragments were created by the Seven Profound Saint, a person also called the Martial Path Legend. If Empress Lingyao came from the same plane as him, then her identity wasn’t simple either.
This wasn’t the main point.
The main point was Ye Xingchen!
From the content of the last testament, he had a shocking identity.
Now that woman’s handwriting was similar to the Seven Profound Saint’s—could he really have a previous previous life? Or did he have some connection with this super powerful being?
“Quite possibly.”
The system said seriously, “Ye Xingchen might be the reincarnation of the Seven Profound Saint!”
“Fine.”
Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes. “Once you open your jinxing mouth, things in stories that aren’t real become not real even if they are real.”
“…”
The system roared in exasperation: “Have I jinxed anything recently!”
“If you cast your curse every day, life becomes unbearable!”
Of course.
Jun Changxiao was equally puzzled.
The handwriting deliberately added to the last two pages of the Supreme Mystery Scripture was vastly different from the last testament—who had modified it without authorization?
“In my opinion.”
The system said, “Finding the person who deliberately added the formulas might reveal Ye Xingchen’s shocking identity.”
……
After comparing the last testament with the fragments, Jun Changxiao at least reached one conclusion: Empress Lingyao and the Seven Profound Saint should have both experienced the same cultural influence, which is why their handwriting appeared similar.
Whether Ye Xingchen was the reincarnation of a great power was difficult to confirm, but at least it showed that woman wasn’t simple.
“Senior Gu’s power is already extremely terrifying, yet when mentioning the Seven Profound Saint, he still wore a face full of admiration, even calling him the Martial Path Legend. If Empress Lingyao lived in the same plane as him, her cultivation realm should be quite impressive.”
“Yet she was still killed by Ye Xingchen.”
“So there must be something fishy, or perhaps as the last testament said, Ye Xingchen’s shocking identity truly could shake the upper universe and change the order of heaven and earth.”
Jun Changxiao leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples. “Suddenly feeling pressured.”
The previous Ye Xingchen was merely a reborn Martial Emperor storyline. Now, from the last testament, it seemed there was an even deeper pit. When the truth was revealed, would he and the sect be able to withstand the shocking waves?
“It’s fine.”
The system said, “If you can’t withstand it, just cheat. It’s not like you haven’t done it before.”
……
That night.
Jun Changxiao sat in the great hall, looking up at the firmament. “Although I’ve reached the pinnacle of the upper realm’s martial path, in the vast universe I’m merely an insignificant star.”
Hua Meigui walked over and sat beside him.
She brushed aside the hair at her forehead. “To others, husband is an insignificant star, but to everyone in the Eternal Sect, you can guide them forward when they’re lost.”
Jun Changxiao said bitterly, “The more this is so, the more pressure I feel.”
If it were just him alone, he wouldn’t worry about life or death, wouldn’t worry about anything. But behind him was the sect, a group of disciples. Walking the path toward becoming stronger, he constantly walked on thin ice, as if bearing a hundred thousand mountains on his back.
“I will always accompany husband.” Hua Meigui really wanted to lean her head against him, but feared being pushed away, so she could only sit quietly in place.
The two remained silent.
Watching the stars all night.
……
Ye Xingchen, meditating cross-legged in his room, felt restless, as if someone constantly whispered in his ear: “All under heaven belongs to the sovereign, all shores of the land belong to the sovereign’s subjects.”
“Ahhh!”
Clutching his head, he roared: “I never said it! I never said it!”
The next day.
Ye Xingchen emerged from his room sporting dark circles under his eyes.
Logically, having avenged his deep blood feud, his mood should be quite comfortable. But after reading the last testament, he was disturbed by it instead, spending several days without systematic martial cultivation.
“Damn it!”
When Jun Changxiao learned of this, he became quite angry. “Could this be a deliberate tactic by that woman before death to trick Ye Xingchen into abandoning martial cultivation?”
Abandoning martial cultivation?
That underestimated Night Emperor’s determination.
After another day passed, he quickly adjusted his mindset and began cultivating the martial path even more diligently. The previous troubles had completely vanished.
Jun Changxiao breathed a sigh of relief, personally supervising the warship manufacturing process while contemplating how to complete the main quest, break free from constraints, and open the great space age.
“The quest requires reaching Immortal Sect status. Without recognition from the world, it will definitely be hard to complete,” the system said.
“You’ve given me a reminder.”
Jun Changxiao said, “It’s time to find a way to raise the sect’s level.”
Because there was no certification agency to provide authentication, the Eternal Sect gave readers the feeling it still remained at the Profound Sect level. But in reality, having consecutively destroyed ten Immortal Sects, it already belonged among transcendent existences.
“Qingyang!”
Jun Changxiao walked out from the great hall, calling loudly: “Replace the plaque hanging at the mountain gate with ‘Eternal Immortal Sect,’ then spread the news to all major cities!”
“Yes!”
Li Qingyang merged his consciousness into his spatial ring and began selecting among different plaques.
Why select?
Because there were plaques carved with ‘Eternal True Sect,’ plaques carved with ‘Eternal Dao Sect,’ and plaques carved with ‘Eternal Divine Sect’—clearly prepared long ago, ready for replacement at any time.
Moments later.
A brand new plaque hung at the mountain gate.
The carved characters ‘Eternal Immortal Sect’ could be described as vigorous and powerful, displaying a momentum that could swallow mountains and rivers.
Simultaneously, bulletin boards in all major cities throughout the upper realm displayed new announcements. The content read: “Effective immediately, our Eternal Sect advances to Immortal rank. Whoever refuses to accept this can come to Eternal Immortal Mountain for a face-to-face discussion.”
This statement was obviously Jun Changxiao’s words, because it had that exact flavor.
“As expected!”
“Self-proclaimed Immortal Sect!”
Various warriors showed no great surprise after reading the announcement. After all, being able to destroy ten Immortal Sects, the Eternal Sect was fully worthy of the Immortal rank. Even adding a rank above Immortal Sect would be perfectly justified.
Gou Sheng wouldn’t use anything higher because the main quest specified it must be an Immortal Sect. If he took it upon himself to self-proclaim as a Divine Sect or Heavenly Sect without gaining recognition, it would all be for nothing.
Upper realm calendar.
Year unknown.
The ten Immortal Sects became history. The Eternal Immortal Sect stood supreme!
……
“Ding! Main quest completed, now settling.”
Jun Changxiao, who was supervising warship construction, heard a crisp sound in his ear and immediately froze in place.
He had commanded disciples to hang the ‘Eternal Immortal Sect’ plaque, then publicly announced it, and the main quest… suddenly settled? This was way too damn simple! If he’d known earlier, he would have changed it at the very beginning!
“Hahahaha!”
“Hahahahaha!”
Jun Changxiao planted his hands on his hips, laughing unbridled.
Zhen Dejun and others all looked over, then calmly continued researching the warship. After all… they were used to it.
“Ding! Congratulations to host for completing the main quest and obtaining abundant martial path experience!”
“Ding! Host successfully broke through to Half-Step Heavenly Mystery Realm.”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
On this day, vast and majestic attributes suddenly enveloped the sky above the Eternal Sect, continuously extending outward, covering fully half the entire plane. Historical records from later generations noted: “The Eternal Sect’s Sect Master glimpsed the Heavenly Mystery Realm, forging an eternal, inextinguishable legend in the upper realm.”
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