The universe was roiling with upheaval. This was a thrilling age, with stars shining brilliantly and geniuses emerging from every path. In this era, let alone Quasi-Emperors, no one knew how many geniuses had achieved Alternative Dao Attainment.
It was not as though no geniuses had challenged Yan Ruyu's Heavenly Heart Imprint, seeking to replicate Zhou Tong's miracle from years ago by forcibly breaking through the Myriad Daos and attaining the Dao before anyone else did.
But without exception, every one of them failed.
With the Great Dao still complete, forcibly breaking through it and attaining the Dao was simply far, far too difficult.
Some geniuses even perished outright while assaulting the Heavenly Heart Imprint.
After failing and surviving, many geniuses immediately sealed themselves away, preparing to wait for the future.
Only then did everyone truly realize how terrifying Zhou Tong was—the first and only person in history to forcibly attain the Dao while a Great Emperor already existed.
"Hegemon Heavenly Emperor is simply too exceptional. Throughout all history, he alone has broken precedent."
"Hegemon Heavenly Emperor is invincible. Even in this resplendent golden age, no one can be found who surpasses him."
"I wonder what realm Hegemon Heavenly Emperor has cultivated to now. And what exactly was the Cultivation System he and Azure Emperor opened up last time...?"
Seeing the fates of countless geniuses, innumerable people throughout the universe discussed the matter fervently.
At the same time, within the Divine Domain.
"Eons pass in haste. There have been so many geniuses and talents!" After ten thousand years, Zhou Tong opened his eyes once more. His gaze swept across the countless geniuses of the universe. "When it comes to geniuses below the Immortal Dao, they are no worse than those of the Immortal Ancient Era."
"Hm!?"
However, just as his