The Supreme Being Is Born

In the Gou Chen Star Domain, the mother star of a Great Emperor is located.

Six thousand years ago, a young man stumbled upon the Wheel Sea Realm scriptures of this Great Emperor.

Torn between the lack of subsequent teachings and his unwillingness to abandon the Emperor Scripture, he emulated ancient cultivators by specializing in a single secret realm.

He studied the Wheel Sea alone, achieving breakthroughs over thousands of years. He became a Saint in two thousand years, a Great Saint in five thousand, reaching the pinnacle in this path.

Having received the inheritance, this Great Saint willingly joined this lineage. He took on disciples on the Gou Chen Ancient Star, teaching them the methods of cultivation, and settled here to live out his days.

His understanding of cultivation methods was peculiar, differing from ordinary cultivators. Some of his views were difficult to accept, earning him the title of an eccentric among his peers.

Perhaps this was the reason he could cultivate to the Great Saint realm relying solely on a single secret realm.

A Great Saint's aura emanated from Zhang Huan as he entered the Gou Chen Ancient Star to meet this eccentric.

Upon seeing him, the person appeared to be in his fifties or sixties. His temples were graying, his face stern and unsmiling – a proper gentleman.

However, when he spoke, he transformed into a comical old man, animated and expressive, a stark contrast to his silent demeanor.

"Since my last meeting with Great Saint Qin Yu a hundred years ago, it's been a long time since a fellow Daoist sought me out for discussion. Please, come in quickly. Today, we must debate to our hearts' content."

The eccentric was overjoyed. From the moment they met, he acted like an old friend, clapping Zhang Huan on the shoulder and repeatedly pulling him into the inner courtyard.

He had few hobbies in life, his greatest joy being the discussion of Dao. He could present a plethora of novel viewpoints that broadened horizons.

Conversely, he was also very persistent on certain matters. If his answers were not satisfactory, he would relentlessly probe until he got to the bottom of it, refusing to let go, which was quite exasperating.

He truly embodied the spirit of being obsessed with the Dao.

Zhang Huan first asked him to demonstrate his Wheel Sea.

He was curious about the legendary transformation of cultivators who practiced a single secret realm, which involved nine deaths and nine lives.

Upon hearing this, the old man readily began to showcase it. His Wheel Sea was special, and almost every fellow Daoist who visited would come to see it. It was his life's greatest pride.

He was confident that few in the entire universe could find such a unique secret realm. It was rarely seen throughout history and held significant reference value for unlocking one's potential.

Otherwise, his peers wouldn't have bothered to come discuss Dao with him just to witness it, all hoping to glean something to further their own progress.

His Sea of Suffering opened wide, vibrant and teeming with life, like a boiling ocean, not a place of death, covering a thousand miles.

Two Life Springs stood tall on either side, spewing vital energy. A single Divine Bridge connected the Sea of Suffering, stretching to the horizon, where the Other Shore was vast and indistinct, with specks of starlight hidden in the darkness.

As he displayed it, he excitedly recounted how he had transformed his Wheel Sea into its current state.

"I've put a lot of effort into this Wheel Sea; it was a near-death experience back then.

First, I used several Medicine Kings to recuperate before attempting to carve out another Life Spring, allowing the essence of life to transform the entire Sea of Suffering.

Then, I modified the Divine Bridge, forging a new one, followed by the Other Shore..."

As he spoke, he began to expound his views, unilaterally engaging Zhang Huan in a discussion of Dao.

If one didn't interject now, some fellow Daoists would simply leave after observing. He still had a large number of theories he was eager to share.

However, this was fortunate, as Zhang Huan was precisely here to study him. The more he spoke, the better.

"In my hypothesis, the Wheel Sea contains infinite Potential.

If other secret realms could be opened within it, there's no reason one couldn't ascend to the Quasi-Emperor realm."

Zhang Huan raised an eyebrow, looking at him. No wonder he was called an eccentric; his first words were absurd.

If other secret realms could form directly within the Wheel Sea, then what would be the point of having other secret realms? It would be redundant.

"A fine thought, but the secret realms are equal within the system. How can other secret realms be integrated into it?"

Zhang Huan shook his head, deeming it impractical. Such an idea was a castle in the air, impossible to realize.

Taking such a large stride was shaking the foundation of a system. It was likely no one had ever succeeded throughout history.

"System? I see. Cultivation progresses from bottom to top, continuously integrating various secret realms to form a complete system.

Then what is a single secret realm? Is it an evil path, always incomplete, thus stopping at Great Saint?

It seems so. A system... in that sense, it's like an invisible hand guiding cultivators along this path.

If one deviates in another direction midway, they will be limited by the system, achieving only so much, forever falling short of those who follow the fixed route."

It seemed plausible. A glint flashed in the old trickster's eyes as he gazed deeply at Zhang Huan, as if he had found a kindred spirit.

"Fellow Daoist, you are truly a genius!"

"If my thoughts are correct, then this mastermind must have unspeakable secrets.

We have uncovered a corner of an astonishing secret hidden for eternity. Even the Ancient Great Emperors were manipulated without their knowledge.

Only an immortal being could possess such ability, playing a game across the ages, plotting for eternity."

Zhang Huan intervened at the right moment, stopping him from further speculation. What conspiracy and secrets, the more he spoke, the more outlandish it became.

If he hadn't known the full story, he might have been led astray by this chain of thought.

That period of history was too distant to verify. Later generations could only guess to piece together fragments of the truth, often missing the mark entirely.

Coincidentally, there was an ancient figure named Emperor Venerate, known within the circle for his schemes. Coupled with the lawless nature of the Cultivation World, it was easy for people to become overly conspiratorial.

"Let's talk about your development of secret realms."

Zhang Huan said that compared to conspiracy theories, he was more focused on how to develop his own potential.

He could tell that the other party wasn't following the rules and methods summarized by ancient cultivators, but had found a different path to develop some unique divine treasures.

Zhang Huan couldn't help but wonder, if he deeply delved into a single secret realm and perfected it, it would at most lead to the peak Great Saint realm.

If he cultivated all five great secret realms simultaneously, merging them to form the embryonic form of the five great secret realms connected in the Emperor realm, could he continue to cultivate?

What would happen if he sublimated step by step, refining them to the extreme?

With such a foundation to prove his Dao, the five great secret realms would naturally resonate, and the final leap would be as simple as drinking water.

"Secret realms, they are both difficult and easy. It all depends on your goals. If you set them too high, you'll achieve the opposite of what you want, and it would be better to follow the established path.

If you develop them too simply, you won't fully unleash your potential, which will affect your future Dao path.

The key is balance. It's not that the more special or stronger the secret realm, the better. The one that suits you best is the best."

As he spoke, he explained why his own secret realms had been transformed in such a way, and how it was closely related to himself.

He had a deficiency in his childhood, but later obtained some fortuitous encounters, which allowed him to excavate another Life Spring to compensate.

His aspirations were grand, but his talent was insufficient. He reforged his Divine Bridge and underwent a transformation, connecting it to the Other Shore for sublimation, representing his pursuit. Nine transformations to the extreme ensured his talent was no longer a worry.

If you want to develop your secret realms, think about what you lack, or what you want to pursue. Use that as a blueprint to develop your secret realms into what you desire.

Zhang Huan shared his idea of connecting the five great secret realms and asked for the old man's thoughts.

The old man's eyes were sharp, and he immediately nodded with furrowed brows, praising him repeatedly.

"Fellow Daoist's idea holds great wisdom. Integrating them into one, forming the embryonic form of the Emperor realm, is not impossible!"

He elaborated extensively, from the Wheel Sea to the Celestial Palace, explaining the connections between each secret realm, the methods of connection, and the possibilities.

After speaking, he frowned and shook his head, sighing repeatedly as he stroked his chin.

"Alas, it is possible to succeed, but the difficulty is also immense. It requires a profound foundation, perhaps only an Ancient Great Emperor could achieve it if they were to re-cultivate."

But which Great Emperor would willingly re-cultivate? They had already reached the end of their path; why would they need to walk it again?

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he had another idea. He got up and rummaged through the bookshelf, taking out a tome.

Divine Emperor Biography

"The Great Emperor closest to our era passed away over a thousand years ago. Let me introduce him to you first.

Based on my deductions, this Divine Emperor was a Great Emperor who cultivated a single secret realm. The book details his life.

If we can study something from it, perhaps we can uncover the secret of how the Divine Emperor was able to become an Emperor."

The various interpretations and biographies in the book were enough to spend a lifetime studying, and they were recorded in great detail.

The Divine Emperor fought in the Wheel Sea and the Dao Palace, and a Saint even challenged a Great Saint. The old man speculated that he must have cultivated a certain secret realm first to possess such heaven-defying combat power.

Furthermore, he remained peerlessly powerful even in the Emperor realm. It was highly likely that he had forged a new path. If one could glimpse it, perhaps it could solve the problem of a single secret realm cultivator being unable to achieve the Quasi-Emperor realm.

"Since I obtained this tome, I have been studying it for many years, and I feel that I have vaguely sensed something."

The old man said with a serious expression.

Zhang Huan's expression was unreadable. He didn't know that he had cultivated a single secret realm.

He advised the old man not to focus his efforts on this matter. After all, tomes were written by people, and they contained elements of fiction.

Moreover, Ancient Great Emperors were often deified.

If he truly wanted to research, he should base it on reality, just like his past cultivation, instead of playing with words here.

The old man did not listen, insisting on believing his own judgment. Zhang Huan did not try to persuade him further, knowing it would be a waste of time.

After asking a few more questions of concern, he left hastily.

Overall, he had gained something, but the person was a bit unreliable. He would have to verify the ideas himself to see if they could be put into practice.

Returning to the Ji Family, Zhang Huan sat in a secret chamber and opened the Divine Emperor Biography he had obtained from the Divine Realm.

The book was thick, with over a thousand pages, detailing the life of the Divine Emperor.

The first chapter had two large characters: [Divine Emperor (Heavenly Emperor)]

"Divine Emperor? I remember he was called the Demonic Emperor."

Zhang Huan flipped to the annotations.

The Great Emperor slew demons and protected the Dao, suppressing chaos with his own body. He had great merits and was like a god, not a demon, hence later generations called him the Divine Emperor out of reverence.

He turned back to the first page and continued reading.

The Divine Emperor originated from the Emperor Burial Star in the Big Dipper. According to the records, he was accompanied by the sounds of the Great Dao from the moment he was born.

At the age of three, he was carried away by an Immortal Crane, who recognized him as someone destined to become a Great Emperor in the future and entrusted him with the legacy of an Ancient Great Emperor.

At the age of five, he accidentally entered a Dragon Pool and absorbed the essence and blood of a True Dragon. At the age of eight, he obtained a piece of Divine Wood carved with the inheritance of the Nine Secrets.

He began his Dao in his youth, taking it upon himself to protect all living beings. He was undefeated among the younger generation in the Qi Shi Mansion, earning the admiration of all Saint Sons and Saintesses.

At the age of twenty, he became a Saint and entered the Starry Sky Ancient Road. He conquered it in ten years, permanently residing in the Divine Forbidden realm as a Saint, shattering two major realm barriers, and easily killing Great Saints.

Afterward, he vanished like the wind, becoming a cultivation goal for the youths on the ancient road. He cultivated to the Great Saint realm and annihilated a Quasi-Emperor.

Faced with ten Quasi-Emperors from the Underworld and their Emperor Weapons in his later years, the Quasi-Emperor remained calm, accepting the Emperor Weapons with his bare hands and slaughtering them all.

In his twilight years, several Supreme Beings and Immortal Artifacts attempted to ambush the Divine Emperor, but they were all crushed with a flick of his finger. They were no match for him.

Zhang Huan was speechless. In an instant, he guessed that the Divine Son was behind this. The idea of a Saint challenging a Great Saint was something that could only be fabricated to mislead people.

The realm barrier between a Saint King and a Great Saint alone was insurmountable for countless individuals. Only the most monstrous talents could challenge the weakest of Great Saints.

Yet, this book directly crossed two major realms. There had to be a limit to how exaggerated a story could be. The deification of him was too absurd.

"No wonder the Great Saint of Gou Chen said I only cultivated a single realm. Only with that line of thought can it be explained."

A beam of light streaked across the void, and an ancient, rustic treasure mirror appeared.

"Huh, what is this? So it's you. Are you reminiscing about someone?"

The Void Mirror asked calmly. It knew the Divine Son had joined the Demonic Court and had a deep relationship with Zhang Huan.

Zhang Huan shook his head.

"Oh, you're reminiscing about your past, recalling your lost youth."

Zhang Huan looked up at it.

"Don't you think there's something wrong with this book?"

"Is there? I think it fits perfectly. Your identity deserves it."

The Void Mirror saw no issue.

When coupled with an Ancient Great Emperor, everything seemed reasonable. A lifetime's experience became an epic legend.

Especially for Zhang Huan, who was peerless and had illustrious achievements. No one would question even the most exaggerated accounts of his glory.

He shrugged. It was just an avatar anyway. Whether it was the Divine Emperor or the Demonic Emperor, it wouldn't affect him.

"The Mysterious Bird recently became a Great Saint, and some more Origin Source symbols have manifested within its body."

The Void Mirror cut to the chase, asking Zhang Huan to investigate the Origin Source. They had been cultivating this Mysterious Bird all along, probing the Dao of Luck through its divine abilities.

Every time this Mysterious Bird broke through a major realm, its bloodline would purify further, and its Origin Source would be enhanced.

"Mm."

Zhang Huan agreed, his gaze passing through the void. He saw the Mysterious Bird playing with several young girls from the Ji Family in a courtyard.

Ever since he brought it out of the Underworld and hatched it, the Mysterious Bird had either been enjoying itself or playing, living a carefree life.

Even so, it had advanced to Great Saint within a thousand years, making the elders of the Ji Family envious.

He sent a telepathic message for it to come over and display its innate divine ability, to see if it differed from the past. Zhang Huan reached out and touched it, inscribing the newly formed Origin Source symbols with his Spiritual Sense.

The Dao of Luck was profound and mysterious, with few able to delve deeply into it. If one could achieve mastery, the benefits would be immense.

Before he could deduce anything, a majestic pillar of light shot out from the distant horizon, piercing the firmament and soaring into the clouds.

A Supreme Dao Pressure surged in all directions, vast and mighty, sweeping across hundreds of millions of miles!

The pressure made it difficult to breathe. The Holy Lord of the Ji Family's legs trembled uncontrollably.

Those with weaker cultivation bent their knees, struggling to support themselves, unable to bear the aura from the infinite distance.

The storm was coming; the Supreme Beings were about to emerge.

The Void Mirror chimed and flew to Zhang Huan's side, wanting to join the battle.

After so many years, it worried that Zhang Huan's Blood Essence might not be at its peak in his old age.

"It's fine. I'm enough on my own."

"I thought I'd have to wait a few thousand more years. I didn't expect them to get impatient after just over a thousand years."

He said with cold eyes, his words filled with absolute confidence. No matter how many Supreme Beings emerged, he could refine them into great medicine for the world.

"Master of the Demonic Court, are you still alive? Can you still suppress the chaos? We have arrived."