High-Level Martial Era

Chapter 1638: Chapter 717: The Path to Eternity?

Inside the Emperor’s Divine Palace.

Buzz~ Accompanied by an invisible wave, Li Yuan appeared out of thin air. His gaze swept over, and the surroundings were still clean white invisible walls.

In this ancient chamber, the mysterious bald purple-robed phantom reappeared. He looked at Li Yuan with a smile on his face, a hint of admiration in his eyes: “I have already learned of your battle in the Hall of All Saints, you’ve opened the third Eternal Dao?”

“Yes.” Li Yuan nodded.

The other party could likely sense everything in the Divine Wheel Sea, so it’s normal for him to know in advance.

“However, by the rules.”

“According to the rules, it’s your second entry, so you still need to personally demonstrate your Dao Intent.” The bald purple-robed figure said.

Li Yuan didn’t hesitate, with a thought, Buzz~ Buzz~ Buzz~ Three vast and grand waves of Eternal Dao Intent instantly released.

World Dao! Myriad Spirit Dao! Great Destruction Dao!

The three Dao Intents were successively released, and in an instant, they vaguely combined to form a deeply mysterious wave, causing a slight change in the entire life breath of Li Yuan.

Mysterious, ethereal, with a hint of seemingly eternal Dao rhythm.

This is the Original Realm.

And at the moment the Original Realm was unleashed… Boom! The mysterious Dao Intent waves in the entire hall suddenly became boiling.

Countless waves of Eternal Dao Intent seemed to feel an unprecedented attraction, rushing toward Li Yuan like a tide.

“Immortal Realm? The conjecture left by the Emperor is indeed true, truly unbelievable.” The bald purple-robed figure watched this scene and couldn’t help but say: “You are merely at the God King Realm, yet you truly condensed into an Immortal Realm.”

“Moreover, you’ve only cultivated for thousands of years.” The bald purple-robed figure sighed.

“Immortal Realm? What is it?” Li Yuan quickly asked.

“Haha, this is a long story.” The bald purple-robed figure laughed: “Do you know the conditions for achieving Dominator or Supreme?”

“I know.” Li Yuan nodded: “Opening the second Top Eternal Dao.”

The difference between ordinary Emperor Realm, Emperor Peak, Dominator, Supreme… Little Tomb had explained to Li Yuan a long time ago.

“Correct.”

“According to my master, the Hundred Dao Emperor, a Top Eternal Dao opened to the Fourth Step is the limit under eternity, already considered perfect.” The bald purple-robed figure said, “However, to shatter the shackles of the Eternal River with a single Top Eternal Dao is almost impossible.”

“Low Rank Quasi-Saint, generally only open the Inner Heaven and Earth, so the Origin is too weak to bear even one Eternal Dao. Those who can open two Eternal Daos are extremely rare.” The bald purple-robed figure said.

Li Yuan couldn’t help but nod.

Indeed!

Even as strong as the Star God Cultivation System, the Ten Stars Vein God Kings, wanting to open two Eternal Daos, must build their foundation in the Heavenly God Realm.

Such as the Purple Fire God King, exactly so.

“But High Rank Quasi-Saint, which is the Emperor Realm, each possesses an Inner Universe, regardless of strength or weakness of the Inner Universe, it is after all an Inner Universe capable of bearing two Eternal Daos.” The bald purple-robed figure sighed: “So, over the long years, when Emperor Realm experts discover advancing along one Eternal Dao to its limit and can no longer progress, they begin to choose paths that can strengthen themselves, that is, opening the second Eternal Dao.”

Li Yuan understood, ordinary Emperor Realm opens a High Rank Eternal Dao to the Fourth Step.

They want to achieve Emperor Peak, pushing their Eternal Dao to evolve into a Top Eternal Dao.

And Emperor Peak, wanting to become a Dominator.

Not only must open a second Eternal Dao, but also a Top Eternal Dao, and must step onto the Fourth Step.

How difficult!

This is why the number of Dominators is extremely scarce, but each Dominator is undoubtedly powerful… Two Top Eternal Daos combined not only make their Dao Might stronger but also make their Inner Universe Origin stronger, Divine Body Divine Power stronger.

It can be said.

No matter the previous foundation, once successful as Dominator, their Divine Body Mana foundation surpasses the Ten-Star Meridian, even close to Perfect Ten Star Veins level.

The further you cultivate, Dao becomes the core.

“Though Dominators are strong, they are still bound by Time.” The bald purple-robed figure continued: “Thus, Dominators yearn for greater strength, and at this time, they have chosen different paths of advancement.”

“Fusion Dao? Third Eternal Dao?” Li Yuan queried.

“Correct!”

“Some Dominators whose Divine Body foundation is extremely strong, like Perfect Ten Star Veins, like in the Reincarnation River system’s ’Six Extremes Reincarnation Body,’ like in the Heavenly Witch System’s ’Twelve Witch Bodies’ and others, their Inner Universe is incredibly strong and promising to open the Third Eternal Dao.” The bald purple-robed figure said.

“If they can open the Third Top Eternal Dao and reach Fourth Step Level… Three Paths combined operation will evolve the cultivator’s Inner Universe to nearly perfect, operating flawlessly, external time passage cannot infiltrate.”

“This is Supreme! An initial transcendence of the Time River bounds, no more limits of a million-year lifespan.” The bald purple-robed figure said.

Li Yuan also sighed inwardly.

Why did my opening of Three Top Eternal Daos cause such a huge stir? Even causing various Divine Emperors within the Heart Dream Universe to voluntarily retreat.

The reason is right here.

From the moment I opened Three Top Eternal Daos, a path to Supreme has opened to me.

“However.”

“Not every Dominator’s innate foundation is so strong, many Dominators’ Inner Universe cannot bear a Third Eternal Dao.” The bald purple-robed figure said: “Thus, they chose another path—Harmonization.”

“Enable different Eternal Daos to combine, forming a new path that surpasses Top Eternal Dao.”

“Once successful, it also causes their strength to soar, the Inner Universe will transform.”

“Equally revered as the Supreme.” The bald figure in purple robes said.

Li Yuan couldn’t help but nod. These were the two pathways to becoming Supreme, the most developed paths explored by generations of Emperor Realm experts in the vast universe.

“Of course.”

“Whether it’s opening three top Eternal Dao paths or Harmonization, both are extremely difficult; the road to becoming Supreme is incredibly challenging.” The bald figure in purple robes continued, “Thus, many strong experts use shortcuts.”

“Abyssal Supreme?” Li Yuan inquired.

The Abyss Road is fraught with countless hidden dangers.

Yet, why have so many strong individuals in history been willing to tread it? It’s because the pressure of cosmic reincarnation forces them to find ways to become stronger.

“Indeed, walking the Abyss Road and becoming the Abyssal Supreme is one way.” The bald figure in purple robes said, “And there’s more.”

“More?” Li Yuan was surprised.

“In the Ancient Heavenly Court, if one can obtain the ’Immortal List’, there’s hope of becoming a ’Heavenly Court General’, whose power would surpass the Dominator…” The bald figure in purple robes continued, “Also, the ’Ancient Ruins Realm’ within the Long River Ruins offers a path…”

“Senior, you’re talking about different Eternal Relics?” Li Yuan couldn’t help but ask, “And within the Immortal Heaven and Earth?”

“The Immortal Heaven and Earth have them as well.” The bald figure in purple robes’ eyes flashed with a complex look, “Each Eternal Relic contains great secrets, but in the workings of all things in nature, there are gains and losses.”

“Taking shortcuts to become Supreme naturally leads to losing something, or even eventually facing backlash.” The bald figure in purple robes said in a deep voice, “Your talent is extraordinary, so unless necessary, you should avoid these paths.”

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

He could feel the bald figure’s strong aversion to the special paths in various Eternal Relics to achieve Supremacy.

However, from what Li Yuan knew about the ’Abyss Road’, one could glean its nature.

According to Li Yuan, the deeper one goes on the Abyss Road, the more they are affected by the Abyss, eventually losing themselves.

At that point, even if one becomes the Abyssal Supreme, would they still be themselves?

The greater the strength of an individual,

The more they resist being bound by others. Without an absolutely strong heart, how could one persist on their path to the pinnacle over long ages?

Therefore, even though they know the Abyss Road makes one stronger, there are few in the vast universe truly willing to enter the Abyss.

Other pathways within Eternal Relics likely have their flaws too.

“Senior, what about the Immortal Realm you mentioned?” Li Yuan asked.

“Have you never thought that to be Supreme, it’s either the opening of three top Eternal Dao or true Harmonization?” The bald figure in purple robes questioned, “What if the three top Eternal Dao were to unite?”

Li Yuan’s eyes gleamed with light.

Never thought about it? Of course, he had!

At the moment the Original Realm was born, Li Yuan had considered this path, and his ambition was even greater… yet thinking did not equate to being able to achieve it.

Li Yuan understood too well the difficulty of this path.

Harmonization isn’t as simple as just combining Eternal Dao… the combination of different Dao is like fitting two puzzle pieces together, enhancing might, but ultimately, they remain different Dao.

And Harmonization.

The essence is to completely merge and birth a new path… each top Eternal Dao perfectly represents some aspect of the universe’s operating rules.

To make three Eternal Dao fuse? The difficulty is absolutely unimaginable.

“You’ve studied the ’Hundred Paths Saint Body’, so you should understand.”

“The so-called foundation of three paths ultimately is a foundation built on the fusion of three Eternal Dao.” The bald figure in purple robes said, “When the master was a Dominator, he actually opened three top Eternal Dao and twelve High Rank Eternal Dao.”

Li Yuan held his breath.

What a formidable Hundred Dao Emperor.

“Of course, not every eternal path opened reaches the Fourth Step level.” The bald figure in purple robes added.

Li Yuan couldn’t help but nod, Emperor Realm experts often have the heights to open many ordinary or even high-rank Eternal Dao.

But!

If the Eternal Dao Intent isn’t integrated into the Inner Universe Origin, if one doesn’t step into the Fourth Step… the increase in strength is minimal.

Yet, few can be as strong as the Hundred Dao Emperor, opening so many Eternal Dao while still at the Dominator Level.

“But the master ultimately couldn’t unify three top Eternal Dao.” The bald figure in purple robes sighed, “Finally, pressed by the limits of life, the master settled for a union of two top and one High Rank Eternal Dao.”

“Upon success.”

“The master’s power instantly exceeded the Supreme Level, and over the long years, the master opened more Eternal Dao… eventually earning the title of Hundred Dao Emperor.”

“However!”

“The master’s power didn’t further transform in nature because those newly opened Dao were mere extensions of his unified path.”

“The master once said, should anyone in the future manage a Harmonization of three top Eternal Dao.” The bald figure in purple robes looked at Li Yuan, “Perhaps, then one can truly attest to eternity.”

“Eternity?” Li Yuan came to a realization.

“And the aura you emit, though incredibly faint, is very similar to the master’s Harmonization achievement.” The bald figure in purple robes’ eyes held a complex look, “The master called it the ’Immortal Realm’.”

“This indicates.”

“You have already laid the foundation for Three Paths Combined.”