"Quasi-Emperor Realm?"
Hearing this, Di Wujie put aside his astonishment. He was also in the Quasi-Emperor Realm. Since the mysterious old man Li Hao spoke of had combat strength comparable to his own, his sense of reverence faded.
"Then, Master, why don't they switch to cultivating the Emperor Dao?" Gu Mofan asked.
The Dao Source Immortal Emperor shook his head. "Switching would mean denying everything in their past. Though their strength only rivals the Quasi-Emperor Realm, their lifespans equal those of Immortal Emperors. Simply put, they, too, have attained eternal life. Without conflict, there is no need for them to change paths."
"If it were me, I would rather start over, as long as I could aspire to the very pinnacle."
Di Wujie spoke calmly, his eyes holding nothing but an unwavering pursuit of the summit.
Hearing his Second Disciple's words, the Dao Source Immortal Emperor smiled faintly. "You pursue the pinnacle because you have never reached it. But during the primordial age of chaos, they already stood at the pinnacle, invincible throughout the world. Back then, neither I nor the other Immortal Emperors had even begun to come into being. Having already reigned as emperor once, reigning again after endless ages holds little interest. Besides, even becoming an Immortal Emperor does not mean you have reached the pinnacle."
Long Qingge and Lei Jingfeng both froze at their Master's words. Long Qingge asked in astonishment, "Master, could there be higher existences above Immortal Emperors?"
"No, there aren't."
The Dao Source Immortal Emperor shook his head. "But you know the two great contributions I have made to the world in my lifetime. The first was opening up the Terminal Realm of the Dao Source Immortal Seal.
"The second was creating the Extreme Dao Method, which can shatter the shackles of one's