Another massive stone gate!
This was the third time Jun Changxiao had seen one. The time intervals weren’t long, and the frequency was even a bit frequent.
The gate wasn’t the key point—the tree was!
He Wudi just shouted about the Universe Origin Tree?
A plane has source energy. Reasoning from the literal meaning, could the tree represent the universe’s origin?
Guessed correctly.
Plane birth originates from source energy.
The universe’s origin was related to this vibrantly alive towering tree.
In short, this tree came first, then the entire universe, along with the countless planes gradually nurtured over the ages.
“How is this possible…”
He Wudi’s heart became increasingly shocked.
In his understanding, the tree representing the universe’s origin was something ordinary people almost had no chance of seeing. Yet now it appeared in Despair Abyss and was witnessed by so many fellow disciples—truly inconceivable!
“Let’s go.”
Jun Changxiao said, “Go over there!”
Jian Guixu cautiously said, “Could there be danger?”
Though his mouth said this, his legs had already honestly moved over.
The sacred radiance released by that towering tree made everyone present feel as if bathed in a spring breeze, even giving rise to thoughts of wanting to approach.
“Swoosh!”
“Swoosh!”
Jun Changxiao led the way flying over, with disciples following close behind.
Indeed, the closer they got to the Universe Origin Tree, the stronger that refreshing sensation became.
Many disciples gradually entered a wondrous illusion, their souls seemingly merging into an ocean of martial dao, frantically absorbing knowledge from within and frantically compensating for their own deficiencies.
“Whoosh, whoosh!”
“Whoosh, whoosh!”
During the approach, many disciples advanced from Core Rotation Realm to Truth-Seeking Realm, or from lower rank to middle rank, from middle rank to upper rank.
Those benefiting weren’t only lower-level martial artists but also high-level ones. For example, Jun Changxiao—the closer he got to the Universe Origin Tree, the more he comprehended certain meanings from it, his heart becoming considerably enlightened.
“Could this be the treasure Senior Qixuan left behind?”
“Step!”
Shortly after, Jun Changxiao was the first to land on the ground where the towering tree was planted.
The soil was very soft and comfortable to step on.
The Eternal Sect high-ranking members and disciples followed afterward. They stood in place, eyes closed, sensing the martial dao profound meaning contained in the air.
Not knowing how much time had passed, Jun Changxiao returned to awareness from his enlightenment. Looking at the towering tree ahead, after some thought while stroking his chin, he said, “If transplanted into the Eternal Realm, all living beings should benefit, right?”
“…”
The expression on He Wudi’s face became spectacular.
Worthy of being the Sect Master—his ideas were just that outrageous!
“Whoosh, whoosh!”
The aura containing martial dao profound meaning continuously blew over, and the disciples’ breakthrough speed became even faster.
Sudden advancement had happened before and wasn’t too surprising. What truly concerned Jun Changxiao was how to bring the tree into the Eternal Realm.
To put it bluntly, he had taken a fancy to it and wanted to take it away!
The aura it released contained profound martial dao meaning. Since they encountered it today, he naturally had ideas.
Moreover.
Leaving it here was truly a waste.
Since it was the universe’s origin, it should do proper work, should benefit all things!
Compared to Jun Changxiao’s outrageous thoughts, Jian Guixu and Gu Tianxing were more normal. After landing, the two headed straight for the stone gate.
Though the Universe Origin Tree released vast martial dao profound meaning, for strong individuals at their level, the benefit wasn’t particularly great. So they were more concerned with the secret of eternal life!
Standing before the gate, the two pressed their hands against it trying to push it open, but no matter how much force they used, they couldn’t move it even a fraction.
“Don’t waste your energy.”
He Wudi said, “You two won’t be able to open this gate.”
“Why?”
Jian Guixu and Gu Tianxing asked.
He Wudi looked up at the lush towering tree and said, “If I’m not mistaken, the stone gate is connected to the Origin Tree. To open it, you must obtain its recognition.”
“How can we obtain recognition?” Jun Changxiao walked over.
“This disciple doesn’t know.”
He Wudi could only guess at bits and pieces. In his view, the tree and gate should have been deliberately left by Senior Qixuan to give later generations a chance to enter the Land of Eternal Life.
Jun Changxiao walked toward the Origin Tree. The other party had no hostility and no defenses, allowing him to easily stop before the thick trunk.
Sensing it up close, the martial dao profound meaning was even richer!
“Slap!”
Raising his hand and pressing it against the tree, Jun Changxiao said in a low voice, “The entire Upper Layer Universe is currently caught in crisis. Can you bear to watch countless planes and holy spirits become food?”
“Buzz buzz!”
The branches swayed as if in response.
Jun Changxiao’s spirits lifted. “Since you are the universe’s origin, you are the mother of myriad living beings. Now that your children are in trouble, how can you sit idly by?”
“Rustle!”
The leaves also began to sway violently.
Clearly, the Universe Origin Tree had spirituality and could hear every word Jun Changxiao said.
This made things much easier!
“I.”
“Jun Changxiao.”
Gou Sheng said seriously, “Though I am an ordinary, average person, I also deeply understand the principle that when the universe rises or falls, every man bears responsibility. Therefore, I fear neither life nor death, firmly and resolutely fighting evil to the end!”
“…”
Jian Guixu and Gu Tianxing fell silent.
If Sect Master Jun was ordinary and average, there would be no outstanding people in the entire Upper Layer Universe.
As for fighting evil to the end, the two very much agreed. If not for him and Eternal Sect, the current situation in the Upper Layer Universe would be much worse.
In fact.
Jun Changxiao had performed very well.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor’s eight capable generals had all been eliminated by him early on, and the vast majority of soldiers had also perished. If not for the other party comprehending the Heaven-Devouring Demon Transformation Great Law, the situation for the entire universe could be described as looking up.
And now?
Planes were being devoured one by one, only making the demon continuously stronger.
Some readers had once said, why not have Jun Changxiao go merge various major planes, then condense a super-large Eternal Realm so the Heavenly Demon Emperor couldn’t devour it?
Naive!
Childish!
Setting aside the massive time needed for merging, just the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s speed of devouring planes was extremely fast.
More importantly, the other party would also continuously grow stronger. If Jun Changxiao really merged planes, it would just save the trouble of running back and forth—the demon could directly come over and open his mouth to eat the ready-made feast.
In short.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor was now extremely dangerous.
Jun Changxiao could only take advantage of when he was devouring planes to place his hopes in the treasure left behind by Seven Profound Saint Sovereign.
Very fortunately, he found it.
Especially finding this towering tree representing the universe’s origin!
“If you still care about the entire universe, still care about myriad living beings, please merge into my world and help me fight that demon to the death!” Jun Changxiao said solemnly.
Jian Guixu and Gu Tianxing thought secretly, “How could just saying it casually gain recognition?”
“Good.”
“I will assist you.”
Suddenly, an ancient voice transmitted from the tree body.
Jian Guixu and Gu Tianxing, who had just been internally complaining, heard this and immediately became somewhat dumbfounded. Then! They saw the towering tree that had been standing before them transform into flowing light and merge into Jun Changxiao’s brow.
Too sudden!
Too inconceivable!
Before the two could recover their senses, the massive stone gate behind them also vanished into thin air.
“It’s… it’s gone?” He Wudi stared fixedly at the Sect Master, his heart unable to calm down. “Could it have really entered the Eternal Realm?”
“Whoosh, whoosh!”
“Whoosh, whoosh!”
Time didn’t allow him to consider this, because a tremendously vast advancement momentum suddenly surged within his body. The thought of stepping into a higher realm instantly occupied the commanding heights of his consciousness!
Am I about to break through?
He Wudi was truly dumbfounded now.
He knew his own martial dao situation very well—without obtaining an absolute opportunity, he absolutely couldn’t easily break through. Yet now he was truly about to glimpse Heaven’s Mystery!
Not just him alone.
Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, and other core disciples also all had advancement waves surging within their bodies. After frantically spreading outward, they formed a scene with tremendous momentum!
The inner and outer sect disciples who had just advanced on the spot also benefited, currently stepping toward even higher levels.
In this collective advancement environment, Jian Guixu and Gu Tianxing were a bit out of place, because the two brothers had absolutely no gains.
The differential treatment was especially obvious!
“Whoosh, whoosh!”
“Whoosh, whoosh!”
The advancement momentum rose wave after wave, filling the auspicious place.
Before long.
Li Qingyang stepped into Heaven’s Mystery.
Su Xiaomo stepped into Heaven’s Mystery.
Li Fei, Tian Qi, and other core disciples stepped into Heaven’s Mystery!
Quasi-core disciples like Li Shangtian and Ling Yuanxue stepped into Half-Step Heaven’s Mystery, truly and substantially advancing one level.
There were also the high-ranking members.
They likewise benefited.
Gu Chaoxi, Liu Sinan, Gongsun Hou, Baili Qianchou, the Black and White Rakshasa, Ding Xingwang, Jiang Xie, and others stepped into Heaven’s Mystery. The entire process was simple and brutal, even unreasonable!
“Ah ah!”
The Purple Scale Demon King raised his head and roared.
As a beast species, he and the Spirit Beast Hall members didn’t directly advance realms, but their flesh and meridians seemed to be undergoing some kind of power tempering, slowly undergoing a qualitative change.
Though somewhat painful, it was more refreshing!
Therefore!
“Bang—”
The Purple Scale Demon King couldn’t control his emotions and directly exploded his school uniform. His skin was exposed, clearly visible undergoing transformation.
After approximately a moment.
He and the members all completed evolution, letting out beast roars one after another.
The Purple Scale Demon King roared most enthusiastically, until his peripheral vision caught Yuan Gongzi taking notes with a pen. He abruptly stopped, then clutched his head and wailed in grief, “Vice Sect Master, let me explain!”
“Not listening, not listening—turtle chanting scriptures.”
…
Why did such a terrifying collective advancement occur throughout Eternal Sect?
The reason was simple. When Jun Changxiao obtained the Universe Origin Tree’s recognition, when it appeared out of thin air in the Eternal Realm, a beautiful notification sound rang in his ears:
“Ding! Legendary quest completed!”
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