Foot Treading the Big Dipper, Tribulation Crossing Heavenly Venerate Cao Yusheng!

Ying Hao searched the Eastern Wasteland far and wide but couldn't find any trace of the Bronze Immortal Palace. Obtaining this immortal artifact truly required opportunity.

This immortal artifact roamed beneath the earth, making it no easy task to pinpoint its location.

Of course, if he were willing to spend a great deal of time and set up numerous measures, there was a high probability he could find the Bronze Immortal Palace.

But there was simply no need for that!

As far as he knew, there were only five immortal artifacts left in the world: the Bronze Immortal Palace, the Desolate Pagoda, the Immortal Bell, the Heaven-Piercing Underworld Treasure, and the Immortal Ascension Cauldron.

The Immortal Bell was said to be a naturally formed immortal artifact, but he leaned more towards it being a remnant from the Immortal Ancient era, possibly related to Wuzhong Immortal King.

The Bronze Immortal Palace was forged by a True Immortal, while the Desolate Pagoda originated from Desolate Heaven Emperor.

Comparatively, the Heaven-Piercing Underworld Treasure and the Immortal Ascension Cauldron were slightly inferior, crafted by Tribulation Crossing Heavenly Venerate and Emperor Zun, respectively.

Great Emperors naturally lacked the ability to forge immortal artifacts, but Heavenly Emperors possessed this capability.

Heavenly Emperor was not a realm but a title, an honorific bestowed upon those with exceedingly powerful strength.

Emperor Zun's strength naturally reached the Heavenly Emperor level, and he forged the Immortal Ascension Cauldron using ninety-nine dragon mountains, thereby refining an immortal artifact.

However, no matter how strong a Heavenly Emperor was, they could not surpass a True Immortal, let alone Desolate Heaven Emperor.

By observing immortal artifacts and comprehending longevity, one could greatly benefit their path to transforming into a Mortal World Immortal.

The Desolate Pagoda, originating from Desolate Heaven Emperor, was undoubtedly the best choice!

Thinking of the Desolate Pagoda, he couldn't help but recall the later Azure Emperor. This Great Emperor was extraordinarily talented and should have had the chance to become an immortal.

Unfortunately, despite having the opportunity to become an immortal, Azure Emperor missed it time and again, ultimately spilling his blood on the path to immortality.

Suddenly, Ying Hao's expression shifted as if he sensed something. He took a step and arrived at a desolate mountain wilderness.

Though it appeared to be a wilderness, upon closer inspection, it wasn't difficult to discover that an extraordinary terrain was hidden here.

At this moment, at the core of this extraordinary terrain, a fat Taoist priest with a ruddy complexion was surveying his surroundings.

"The years flow like water, hundreds of thousands of years have passed in the blink of an eye. The era belonging to this humble Taoist has arrived once more!"

Suddenly, the fat Taoist's expression froze. Someone had appeared before him, and he didn't know when.

The more he looked, the more alarmed he became. Who was this person before him that he couldn't see through?

He couldn't help but wail inwardly. He had only just awakened, and he had already encountered a powerful figure!

Ying Hao silently observed the fat Taoist priest before him. Was this the person he thought it was?

His eyes emitted a brilliant light. Within the fat Taoist's body, he saw two pure white imprints.

In just a fleeting glance, he felt an unfathomable mystery, and countless insights instantly arose in his heart.

He immediately understood. The fat Taoist priest before him was indeed the person he had thought!

He was both the former Tribulation Crossing Heavenly Venerate, Cao Yusheng, and Emperor Zun's master, the founder of the Underworld, Nether Venerate!

Calculating the time, this was already Cao Yusheng's third life, and his most crucial one.

It wasn't difficult for a Great Emperor to live a second life; an Immortal Medicine could extend their peak for one life.

What was rare was to live a second life through one's own abilities, though some exceptionally talented individuals could reverse their lifespan for one life.

But a third life was different. In his opinion, it was the beginning of the path to transforming into a Mortal World Immortal, a critical step.

Successfully passing this hurdle meant finding one's own path, and no matter how arduous the future road, one would simply need to follow it step by step.

Cao Yusheng's expression shifted slightly, and he quickly retreated, avoiding the gaze of the person before him.

Even a momentary glance was enough for him to determine that this person before him was undoubtedly an unimaginably powerful expert.

The other's gaze was too sharp, as if it could see through all his secrets, making him extremely wary.

"Our meeting is fate. Fellow Daoist, would you care to travel with me!" Ying Hao's face was filled with an inexplicable smile.

He naturally did not want to miss this supreme opportunity of unexpectedly encountering Cao Yusheng.

Cao Yusheng's situation was quite special. The path to transforming into a Mortal World Immortal was almost impossible to replicate, but it held immense reference value.

If he could travel with Cao Yusheng, he would undoubtedly gain unexpected insights from this close friend of Desolate Heaven Emperor.

Cao Yusheng curled his lips. If he had a choice, he wouldn't want to travel with this person whose depth he couldn't fathom.

But seeing the sharp glint in the other's eyes, he couldn't help but shiver and agreed to the matter.

Refuse?

He feared that the moment he uttered a refusal, the other would turn him into dust.

Fine! I've only just awakened. I'll play along for now and then figure out a way later!

Ying Hao smiled slightly. A golden path of light emerged beneath his feet, and countless auspicious phenomena appeared, carrying the two towards the Central Continent.

Cao Yusheng's heart trembled. His feeling was indeed correct; this person before him was actually a Heavenly Venerate!

A peerlessly powerful expert in this world. No wonder he had felt like he was being seen through just now.

He sighed inwardly again. Why was he so unlucky? He had just awakened and encountered such a malevolent star.

Supreme Emperor's might permeated the Central Continent, and countless powerful individuals swarmed in, their voices like roaring tides echoing through the firmament.

Ying Hao's gaze swept over the assembled powerhouses. Almost all of them were from the Myriad Ancient Races, with very few humans present.

The Primordial Era belonged to the Myriad Ancient Races. Humans held a very low status, even being regarded as food by the Myriad Ancient Races at one point.

It was only after the Taiyin and Taiyang, two Ancient Emperors, successively achieved enlightenment that the status of humans changed.

But even so, it was far from enough. The Primordial Era was already a thing of the past.

He would change the title of Emperor to Heavenly Emperor, ending the Primordial Era. A new era would begin under his reign!

Suddenly, his attention was captured by a figure – a golden monkey exuding an aura of supreme dominance.

"Are you from the Battle Saint Ape clan?" Ying Hao asked.

As far as he knew, this clan had very few members, but each one was extraordinary.

The Battle Saint Sovereign had already passed away, leaving only a handful of his clan members.

"Indeed! I am the Battle Saint Sovereign's brother, the Battle Saint King!"

Even when facing a Great Emperor, the Battle Saint King still possessed an untamed and defiant aura.

This clan was truly born for battle!

"This Emperor has heard that the Battle Saint Sovereign wished to transform into a Battle Immortal in his later years, but ultimately encountered an accident!"

Ying Hao appeared deep in thought. The path of transforming into a Battle Immortal seemed the most unreliable to him, with almost no hope of success.

Even those of exceptional talent, wishing to transform into an immortal within the mortal world, could only do so gradually, living backwards through nine lives.

Transforming into a Battle Immortal was equivalent to abandoning the accumulation of nine lives, aiming to soar directly into the heavens in a single lifetime and become an immortal.

How could such a drastic method of achieving immortality possibly succeed?

"The Great Emperor speaks truly. The Battle Saint Sovereign was on the verge of success in transforming into a Battle Immortal in his later years."

The Battle Saint King did not conceal anything and spoke of past events. In his opinion, the Battle Saint Sovereign's combat power was astonishing, and it was absolutely possible for him to transform into a Battle Immortal.

It was just that someone had obstructed him from the shadows, causing the Battle Saint Sovereign to fail at the last moment!

All clues pointed to the Undying Heavenly Emperor. It was precisely for this reason that the Battle Saint Sovereign had made a move to overturn the Undying Heavenly Emperor's dojo.

"Undying Heavenly Emperor!" Ying Hao murmured to himself.

His gaze pierced through the void, sweeping across the heavens and the earth. He quickly located a hidden immortal mansion world.

It was the place where the Undying Heavenly Emperor was undergoing his transformation. Since he had come, he naturally had to take a look.