River of Destiny

Biodata

Overview

The River of Destiny is a vast, beginningless and endless river flowing through unknown reaches of space-time. Time’s tides, worldly change, and the transformations of past, present, and future are reflected within its waters. It is regarded as one of the most mysterious and taboo places known to cultivators. 1178 1427 2271

Each wave is comparable to a surging galaxy, while even a single drop can resemble a towering mountain. Eternal Realm cultivators remain insignificant before it, and its waters contain supreme destiny-rule power capable of obliterating Dao Bodies, Divine Souls, and entire Daos. 2728 2729 2862

Nature and Rules

• The river’s source and destination are unknown; it is described as having neither beginning nor end. 1178 2271 2729
• Its currents contain the rules and order of destiny, which can bury or kill Eternal-level beings. 2693 2862
• Those below the Heavenly Emperor realm are cautioned not to cross it lightly. 2729
• A cultivator who sets foot upon it accumulates an eternal, immeasurable Dao Karma. 2271
• Prior to the Dark Mythology Era, those who enter the river cannot truly act in the God Domain without being obliterated by the era’s Zhouxu Rules. 2260
• Other Shore of Destiny experts are restrained by backlash from destiny rules while on the river, allowing Heavenly Emperors seated upon their Emperor Seats to contend against them. 3007
• The Nine River-Suppressing Tablets suppress the river and are inseparably linked to its rules and order. 3018 3193

Geography

Reception Ferry Crossings

The river is dotted with Reception Ferry Crossings—space-time tunnels leading into different regions of the Eternal Heaven Domain. Green Peak Ferry Crossing, for example, connects to Azure Peak Continent. 2728

Eternal Gates

Numerous Eternal Gates are scattered across the river like stars. Some contain ancient secret realms and opportunities, while others are fatal forbidden lands. 2703

Underwater Regions

The depths of the river contain far more than hostile currents:

• Five-Colored Secret Realms and other hidden worlds. 2863
• Cities inhabited by river-born creatures, including Spirit Treasure Heaven City, which is built atop an immense skeleton. 2863 2872
• Ancient remains, broken treasures, strange stones, and thunder rules resembling aquatic plants. 2862
• Forbidden waters that even Demon Emperors avoid. 2863

Upper Reaches

The upper reaches contain the Nine River-Suppressing Tablets and dangerous regions such as Retrace Heaven, the first checkpoint on the route to the River of Destiny Origin. 3018 3095 3191

Hazards

• Destiny-rule currents — The river’s ordinary waters can destroy an unprotected cultivator’s Dao Body and Divine Soul. 2728 2862
• Natural calamities — Hurricanes, whirlpools, and Calamity Tribulation Thunder can leave travelers with almost no chance of survival. 2729
• Soul-Calling Grass — Plants rooted beneath the river whose beckoning leaves can instantly seize an Eternal cultivator’s soul. 2729
• Soul-Weeping Demons — Creatures that appear as beautiful musicians; their inescapable weeping attacks the Heart Realm and can make victims sink and perish. 2729
• Life-Blocking Water Ghosts — Group-dwelling creatures that stir tides of destiny to intercept travelers; they may withdraw if given enough wine. 2729
• Roadblock Ghosts — Predators that lurk in storms and attack cultivators crossing the river. 3042
• River-born great demons — Many possess strength no weaker than Heavenly Sovereigns; some are comparable to Heavenly Emperors while within the river. 2781 2863

Inhabitants

River-born creatures are bound by an iron law: they cannot leave the River of Destiny. Within its waters, however, they may wield its power and become vastly more dangerous than they would be on land. 2781 2863

• River Child — An Order Spirit Body born from Reverse Flow River, rather than a true living person. 2342
• Star Toad Child — A powerful river creature who calls Su Yi the Fate Official. 2862
• Old Peacock Demon Emperor — One of the river’s formidable Demon Emperors; beneath the river, he can contend with a Heavenly Emperor. 2863
• Yinglong Demon Emperor — One of the thirteen strongest Demon Emperors across the river’s vast waters. 2881
• Ape Ancestor — A notorious forbidden-water ruler said to have fought Heavenly Emperors repeatedly. 2863
• Star-Swallowing Serpent — A chaotic alien species bred by the river, capable of swallowing stars and possessing Heavenly Sovereign-comparable combat power. 2729

River of Destiny Origin

The River of Destiny Origin is the source region associated with the most complete destiny rules and the origin of all Great Daos. It is the ultimate destination sought by cultivators from the Other Shore of Destiny. 2975 3020 3233

The Nine Imperial Edicts of the Heavenly Dao serve as a key to its taboo secrets. Their origins lie in the nine River-Suppressing Tablets, and comprehending all nine grants authority over the River of Destiny. 3078 3183

Destiny Celestial Domain

Within the River of Destiny Origin, the Destiny Celestial Domain represents the source of all Great Daos since the Chaos Epoch. The Fate Official’s path toward becoming a Fate Ruler can only be found there. 3233

A river winding through its Chaos is connected to why this domain alone bears the name “Destiny.” 3477

Notable Events

• Su Yi’s first vision — Using the Primal Extremity Profound Meaning to probe the Nine Hells Sword, Su Yi first witnesses a projection of the River of Destiny and nearly becomes lost in its currents before breaking free through Reincarnation. 1178
• The gaunt old man’s intervention — A gaunt old man stirs the river’s waves and drives back mysterious figures seeking to interfere with Su Yi’s tribulation, declaring that the River of Destiny must not interfere with the God Domain and the World. 2271
• Su Yi reaches the river — Su Yi sees the River of Destiny directly for the first time and learns that travelers require Eternal treasures for protection. 2728
• Su Yi enters its depths — Protected by Xiao Jian’s Yellowed Book, Su Yi enters beneath the river and discovers its hidden creatures, ruins, secret realms, and cities. 2862 2863
• Nine River-Suppressing Tablets awaken — The tablets erupt with power, causing the upstream currents to surge violently and spread a vast aura of destiny. 3219
• Su Yi gains control of its order — After fusing the Nine Imperial Edicts, Su Yi is able to wield the River-Suppressing Tablets and the order of fate. 3193 3219 3220
• Future refuge — Su Yi states that, should the Other Shore of Destiny face collapse, he will bring all living beings of the River of Destiny into the River of Destiny Origin. 3669