Chapter 718 - 29: The Path to Apotheosis, the Stairway to Heaven

Chapter 718: Chapter 29: The Path to Apotheosis, the Stairway to Heaven

Perhaps influenced by Dayi, Heng’e did not have any obsession with rewriting her own destiny.

Because her father, her mother, her brothers and sisters all lived in this era.

Therefore, Heng’e neither wants nor is willing to venture alone into that distant and unknown future.

Rewriting the destinies of her brothers, sisters, and mother was Heng’e’s original ambition in becoming a Pathfinder.

"Eight hundred years ago, from the moment my father announced his pathfinding, I realized my mother’s health could have issues..."

"Until five hundred years ago, the Jinhong Clan was taught by an unknown Pathfinder, embarking on the road to overturn history."

"I saw hope for change in him, so I decided to step into the fray."

Although this is not the entirety of Heng’e’s reasons for stepping in, it was undoubtedly a crucial shift that prompted her.

Proud, family-oriented, ambitious, and wanting to save her mother, these traits are not necessarily contradictory.

Or more precisely, these contradictions make up the fundamental tone of Heng’e’s character.

She harbors the ambition to become the second Celestial Emperor, yet does not want to live alone like her father.

She lacks obsession with rewriting her own destiny, yet hopes her mother and siblings can survive.

She has the courage to initiate war, yet doesn’t want the war to affect her sisters.

It is this contradictory mentality of having it all that prevents Heng’e from truly gaining the upper hand, despite possessing the "All Heaven Star Gods" as a powerful tool.

"How long will it be?"

With a deep gaze at Heng’e, the Great Golden Crow showed a side she had never seen—a domineering presence at that moment.

It was not negotiation, nor inquiry, but an order-like tone akin to Emperor Hao.

"I..."

While Chang’e and the others remained confused, Heng’e instantly understood the Great Golden Crow’s intention.

"According to my original estimation, even if the Celestial Being’s five decays arrive, this process will last thousands of years."

"Even according to the original trajectory of history, my mother could live until the ’Extinction of Ten Suns’... "

Unknowingly, Heng’e revealed some future information again.

However, in this situation, neither the Great Golden Crow nor Chang’e and the others had the leisure to focus on such trivial details.

"Before then, my mother will be gravely ill but will continue to live."

"And I will find a chance in the next three years to urge you to step into the final showdown."

"If I win, I will become the second Celestial Emperor and completely change the course of the entire River of Time."

"At that time, regardless of whether my father successfully pathfinds, I will have the opportunity to record this part of history in my own way..."

Slightly squinting her eyes, the Great Golden Crow looked at Heng’e, who had never been so obedient before, but her expression grew more solemn.

"Rewriting history? I think you’re courting death!"

"You only talked about success, but what if you fail?"

"Even taking a step back, although I don’t know what scenery anyone can see post-pathfinding, rewriting history must have a beginning and an end."

"Since Aunt changed history and survived, then what about you?"

One sentence left Heng’e speechless, and the Great Golden Crow’s gaze became sharper.

"The ’change of history’ you speak of is merely substituting the pathfinder from you to Aunt."

"Following the normal historical trajectory, Aunt completed all preparations before pathfinding for you, which gave rise to the present you."

"You intend to do it reversely, prepare all pathfinding prerequisites for Aunt, eventually letting her replace you in pathfinding."

Although it was only speculation, the Great Golden Crow’s words were extraordinarily certain.

And through Heng’e’s eyes, everyone could see she indeed thought that way.

No matter whether Heng’e ultimately succeeded in rewriting history, this was the method with the highest probability of success.

"Ridiculous!"

"Do you believe Aunt would be willing to let her daughter sacrifice for her?" ℴ

"And you all, why did you wait until now to bring up this matter?"

Even the same word, "ridiculous," spoken by the Great Golden Crow felt entirely different from Heng’e’s prior use.

Including Heng’e, everyone lowered their heads, unable to meet the other’s gaze.

Even if Heng’e had become a Pathfinder...

Even if the Great Golden Crow had not yet found his path...

Once the Great Golden Crow truly got angry, Heng’e might not tremble in fear, but she would sense an overwhelming pressure.

This was a truly gifted and exceptional powerhouse!

"Pathfinding" was the avenue that Li Boyang, this Tao Ancestor, explored, yet it is not necessarily the only way to become stronger.

Especially for strong beings like the Great Golden Crow, pathfinding or not does not affect his power, it mostly limits part of his potential display.

However, whether it be glimpsing the River of Time or visiting other spaces of past and future, the Great Golden Crow did not show significant interest.

In other words, the Great Golden Crow might not possess the miraculous abilities of a pathfinder post-pathfinding.

But in terms of absolute power, the Great Golden Crow of this era completely overpowers them.

"It’s mom... she didn’t let me tell you all."

Despite fearing the Great Golden Crow’s wrath, Chang’e whispered timidly.

Whether helpless or speechless, the Great Golden Crow looked at his most cherished sister, wanting to tell her some things can be said quietly, not necessarily needing the consent of the person involved.

"Shut up, I’ll settle the score with you all later."

Pretending to sternly glare at Chang’e, the Great Golden Crow immediately focused his gaze on Heng’e.

"So what is the situation now?"

"Why did Aunt’s condition suddenly worsen?"

Looking a bit lost, Heng’e clearly did not know what was going on.

But soon, as if realizing something, her eyes widened suddenly, her perspective jumping out of the River of Time to glimpse the future.

"It’s the Jinhong Clan!"

Sounding like she saw something unbelievable, Heng’e’s voice trembled slightly.

At that moment, the ground suddenly erupted with a thunderous roar.

Booming...

As if the earth and sky were collapsing.

A golden light abruptly penetrated Kunlun and shot into the endless starry sky.

The next second, the gate to the Celestial Emperor’s Capital was forcibly pried open, and the originally disappeared Ascension Stairs reappeared deep within Kunlun.

It was a heavenly ladder stretching from the earth into the void, shrouded by a sky full of rosy clouds and endless auspicious Qi.

"How is it possible? How did he do it!"

Upon noticing the Ascension Stairs, the Great Golden Crow’s pupils abruptly shook.

Over these eight hundred years, it wasn’t that no one attempted to restart the Ascension Stairs.

But all attempts failed, and subsequently suffered the Celestial Emperor’s curse.

This was why the Great Golden Crow initially ignored the golden light in Kunlun.

Even if the current tester is Lord of the Netherworld’s reincarnated self, he still did not believe the opponent could compete with his father’s power.

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