Immortal Crossing Secret Realm Seizes Creation, Sword Slays Heavenly Immortal and Stabilizes the Realm

The moment Ren Xiaoyao obtained the Immortal Emperor Secret Key, a brilliant light surged from his palm. A warm, jade-like imperial aura meandered from his fingertips, engulfing his entire body. The Primordial Emperor Dao origin hidden deep within the key's core, like a river suddenly awakened from its slumber, surged forth, its profound and boundless Daoist essence filling the heavens and earth. This World Creation imperial power merged seamlessly with the already perfected and ever-flowing Daoist essence of Extinguish Dao within his body, becoming inseparable. His already vast and profound Half-Step Immortal Emperor aura became even more weighty and profound, like an endless ocean bearing the weight of countless ages, or Primordial Divine Mountain suppressing All Heavens and Myriad Worlds —every movement carried a power that could shake the universe. The illusory images of Azure Dragon Colorful Phoenix accompanying him fluttered and circled. A clear and powerful dragon's roar pierced the clouds and split rocks, while a high-pitched and melodious phoenix cry resounded throughout the universe. The two intertwined and resonated, their sound waves sweeping across every inch of the Primordial Emperor's Mansion. The scales and feathers on the illusory figure shimmered with iridescent light, their lustrous sheen solidifying and retaining its weighty substance, shedding their illusory appearance. The Innate Dao Patterns on the dragon scales and the Creation Imprint between the phoenix feathers were clearly visible, shining brightly. He raised his eyes and gazed into the depths of the void, where the vast and unique immortal aura of the Immortal Realm of the Heavens faintly emanated, ethereal yet resolute. The precise location of the Immortal Crossing Secret Realm, under the supreme guidance of the Immortal Emperor Secret Key, transformed into a golden Dao Seal, carrying the Emperor's Might, and was clearly imprinted in the deepest part of his divine soul and sea of consciousness, every detail vivid and indelible.

This Immortal Crossing Secret Realm is the foremost of the ten great Secret Realm of the Immortal Realm of the Heavens, its fame resounding throughout the heavens and myriad domains, its foundation unparalleled. Secret Realm has it that this realm is a blessed land formed at the dawn of World Creation, Grotto-heaven Blessed Land condensed from the very essence of heaven and earth, containing a primordial source of creation. This source draws upon the essence of heaven and earth, the brilliance of Primordial Chaos, and the radiance of the sun and moon, making it the most supreme Innate Supreme Treasure in the world. It can help mortal cultivators break through the barrier between immortality and mortality in a single moment, cleanse their marrow and meridians, and ascend to immortality in one step; it can also help powerful figures of the Immortal Sect temper their Immortal Body, condensed into a flawless Dao Body, solidifies the immortal foundation; it is even more Heavenly Secrets for Half-Step Immortal Emperor to break through to the supreme Imperial Throne, able to make up for the deficiencies of the Dao Foundation and comprehend the true meaning of the Imperial Throne. For tens of thousands of years, it has attracted cultivators from all over the heavens to flock to it. The sky and sea of clouds outside the Secret Realm are occupied by the top experts of various Immortal Sect sects year-round. There are large sects forming formations to guard it, there are Rogue Cultivator Alliance to watch over it, and there are also lone experts fighting and killing each other, all in order to seize the opportunity to step into the Secret Realm and compete for that sliver of heaven-defying fortune.

With a light tap of his toes, Ren Xiaoyao's body was enveloped in the once more pure white Emperor Dao Flower. Layer upon layer of flawless white petals stretched out from beneath his feet, supporting his upright, pine-like figure. The subtle runes of birth and death, yin and yang, and creation, engraved on the petals shone brightly, flowing with the clear radiance of the Great Dao of the Heavens, and the pressure of the Emperor's Path quietly permeated the air. As the vast power of the Emperor's Path surged, his figure soared into the sky, his robes fluttering, easily breaking through the void barrier of the Primordial Emperor's Mansion. Ripples spread out in layers, spreading like waves, and in an instant, he traversed to the sky above the Immortal Realm of the Heavens. Before his eyes, an endless sea of clouds surged and churned, like ten thousand horses galloping, with wisps of immortal Immortal Mist swirling and spreading, transforming into strands of white gauze that entwined between the clouds. The immortal spiritual Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth was so dense that it was almost liquefied, turning into milky white mist. White Spiritual Qi energy flowed slowly through the sea of clouds, converging into streams. Its purity far surpassed that of the lower realms by tens of thousands of times. Just a single breath brought a sense of warmth and smoothness to the Dao Heart, making one's cultivation increasingly solid and profound. At the edge of the sea of clouds, a seven-colored gate spanning heaven and earth stood suspended in mid-air. The gate was tens of thousands of feet high and thousands of miles wide, its entire body flowing with seven colors of light: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple. The intertwined and swirling light was dazzling. On the gate, densely packed ancient runes for crossing the immortal realm were engraved. The runes moved dynamically, shining brightly, carrying the wisdom of the High Antiquity ancestors and the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao. Amidst the shimmering light, it emitted a vast suction force that devoured All Things in Heaven and Earth. The surrounding Immortal Mist, sea of clouds, and even the wandering immortal Spiritual Qi were all frantically drawn towards the gate, surging with immense power. This was the entrance to the Immortal Crossing Secret Realm.

On the cloud-sea platform outside the Secret Realm, a bustling crowd had already gathered, the celestial light dazzling and captivating. Top experts from various Immortal Sect sects had converged here, shoulder to shoulder, jostling for space. Among them were Immortal Court generals clad in gleaming silver-gold armor, carrying Immortal Halberd and halberds, their Totems inscribed with profound Immortal Court totems that shone brightly. A chilling Killing Intent intent emanated from them, their gazes sharp as hawks, sweeping over the surrounding crowd. There were reclusive immortals, their robes flowing, their hair piled high, and wearing jade Immortal Venerable, holding whisks, surrounded by Immortal Mist, their aura ethereal and otherworldly, exuding the demeanor of immortals, every gesture carrying a serene and profound Daoist charm. And then there were those carrying ancient swords, their faces... The aloof, solitary cultivator's sword sheath was simple and unadorned, yet it subtly exuded a chilling sword intent. His aura was lofty and piercing, clearly indicating that he was a top-tier expert with years of experience in battle and overwhelming combat power. All those present possessed auras above the Heavenly Immortal realm, with the lowest being early-stage Heavenly Immortal. Many were at the Heavenly Immortal Peak or perfect Celestial Immortal realm, their gazes fixed intently on each other. The vast and boundless immortal power clashed and intertwined, causing the surrounding clouds to surge endlessly. A biting immortal wind howled incessantly, causing robes to flutter and even the void to ripple. The tension was palpable, threatening to erupt into a bloodbath at the slightest provocation.

Just then, Ren Xiaoyao arrived riding on the Emperor Dao Flower. The supreme pressure of Half-Step Immortal Emperor descended like Primordial Divine Mountain, sweeping across the sky and all directions. Wherever he passed, immortal power dissipated and the sea of clouds stagnated. Within that pressure, there was the vast and ancient simplicity and vicissitudes of the Primordial Emperor Dao, the boundless majesty and the power to control life and death of the Great Dao of Life and Death and Death, and the fierce and domineering power and destructive edge of thunderous tribulation power. The three forces intertwined, suppressing all laws of the heavens. All the Heavenly Immortal powerhouses present were greatly shocked, their blood and qi surged, and their immortal power almost went out of control and flowed backward. They subconsciously retreated several feet, not daring to confront him. In an instant, they made way for a wide path leading directly to the Seven-Colored Light Gate, and no one dared to block his edge.

"Who is this person? He actually has the cultivation of Half-Step Immortal Emperor! Such a profound aura and overwhelming power throughout the ages, he is definitely not from an ordinary Immortal Sect!" A powerful Heavenly Immortal dressed in black robes, with a sinister aura, exclaimed in a low voice with a solemn expression. His eyes were filled with undisguised awe as he stared intently at the white-robed figure.

"The voice that just spread throughout the myriad realms, announcing that he would take control of the Primordial Emperor Dao and ascend to the pinnacle of the Immortal Emperor, was his! He is Ren Xiaoyao, the prodigy who passed through the nine trials of the Primordial Nine Realms and obtained the Immortal Emperor Secret Key!" Another person recognized Ren Xiaoyao's identity, his voice filled with undisguised shock and fear, which spread throughout the surroundings, causing an uproar.

A cacophony of voices rose and fell, echoing above the sea of clouds. Gazes, a mixture of awe and greed, all fell upon Ren Xiaoyao. Some envied his unparalleled fortuitous opportunity to be favored by heaven and wield the Emperor's Path, while others feared his overwhelming combat power Half-Step Immortal Emperor. Yet, no one dared to make the first move—the gap between a Half-Step Immortal Emperor and Heavenly Immortal was an insurmountable chasm, far beyond human capability. Moreover, the Primordial Emperor Aura flowing around Ren Xiaoyao was specifically designed to counter the power of all Heavenly Immortal, causing even the Heavenly Immortal experts to tremble with fear and dare not easily challenge his might.

Ren Xiaoyao seemed oblivious to everything, his gaze as indifferent as a cold star as he swept over the crowd, his expression utterly unmoved, as if the Heavenly Immortal immortals before him were nothing more than ants in the Mortal World. With another step, his figure transformed into a white streak of light, breaking through the surrounding interwoven immortal energy barrier, leaving behind a dazzling imperial rainbow, and rushing straight into the seven-colored light gate. The moment he stepped into the Secret Realm, an immense and boundless Daoist aura of Dao Transmutation washed over him, mellow and warm, refreshing and invigorating, a hundred times richer in immortal spiritual Spiritual Qi than outside the Secret Realm, mixed with wisps of incomparably precious primordial pure Primordial Chaos Pure Qi, surging eagerly into his body, flowing through his meridians. His meridians greedily absorbed this nourishment, slowly expanding, his Dao Foundation trembling slightly, his entire body feeling comfortable, even his soul seemed to be cleansed, becoming increasingly clear and pure.

Within the Secret Realm lies a self-contained Small World, where the Heaven and Earth Laws are self-contained, and the aura of creation is incredibly rich. As far as the eye can see, the Spirit Mountain stretch endlessly, with towering peaks piercing the clouds. Immortal Wood, over ten thousand years old, with thick trunks requiring more than ten people to encircle them, hang from the trees, their branches and leaves lush and verdant. They are laden with translucent immortal fruits—red, purple, and golden—shimmering with auspicious light, their fragrance filling the air, enough to waft through the air... Extending life by a thousand years. A mountain spring murmurs gently, its clear, sweet water shimmering with a faint spiritual light. Five-colored Spirit Fish swim in it, their bodies surrounded by spiritual energy. The splashes they create are imbued with rich immortal charm, transforming into round, crystalline immortal Immortal Crystal upon landing on the shore. On the ground, spiritual herbs and immortal fungi grow in abundance; thousand-year-old ones are commonplace, and ten-thousand-year-old ones abound. Many Innate Spirit Root radiate a luminous glow, their fragrant aroma permeating the heavens and earth, refreshing and invigorating. The heart and spleen are stirred, awakening the cultivator's Dao Heart. Above the heavens, wisps of golden, magical rain of creation falls gently, each drop crystal clear, like Glazed Ice, containing the supreme power to temper the Immortal Body, nourish the Dao Foundation foundation, and comprehend the Great Dao. The rain falls upon the rocks and vegetation, causing them to grow wildly, the Spirit Stone to gleam, and life to flourish. In the center of the Secret Realm, a floating immortal mountain, pure white as jade, rises abruptly, its peak piercing the heavens above the Secret Realm realm. Auspicious omens grace the mountain. Clouds swirled, Auspicious Qi Immortal Crane, Spirit Deer roamed freely, creating a scene resembling a fairyland. At the mountain's summit, a golden Light Orb, ten thousand feet in diameter, hovered in the air. Within the Light Orb, spiritual light surged ceaselessly, and the aura of creation was so dense that it materialized into strands of golden silk, permeating the entire Secret Realm. Any cultivator who touched it felt their Dao Heart become clear and their cultivation advanced. This was none other than the core treasure that cultivators of all heavens dreamed of and coveted— the Immortal Crossing Creation Spirit Source!

The moment Ren Xiaoyao landed in the Secret Realm, before his feet had even firmly planted themselves, an incomparably domineering immortal aura suddenly erupted from the summit of the immortal mountain. This aura was vast and boundless, violent and fierce, like an ancient immortal mountain crashing down, causing the surrounding Spirit Mountain to tremble violently. Rocks tumbled down, cliffs cracked, and babbling immortal springs flowed backward, pouring back into the mountain streams. Even the rain of creation falling from the heavens and earth froze in mid-air, unable to move. A figure clad in a silver-white immortal robe descended from the sky. The robe was of extraordinary quality, woven from ten-thousand-year-old Ice Silkworm silk, pure and flawless, shimmering with a faint silver light. Embroidered on the hem were patterns of the Nine Heavens Star River, the stars twinkling lifelike, fluttering in the wind, exuding nobility and majesty. This person had a handsome face, sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose, and pale lips, yet his expression was cold and arrogant. Arrogant and disdainful, his brows held an air of haughtiness that looked down upon all living beings. Nine dazzling Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns surrounded him, Dao Patterns as thick as an arm, flowing with unparalleled immortal power. These Dao Patterns were inscribed with countless Heavenly Immortal mysteries, their shimmering light revealing the ultimate cultivation of a Perfect Heavenly Immortal —the pinnacle of Heavenly Immortal power. In his hand he held a long, pure white sword, its blade gleaming coldly, its edge incredibly sharp. Inscribed with the Peerless Immortal Sword Pattern, it exuded a chilling sword intent. The hilt was ancient, carved with dragon and phoenix patterns, and hanging from the tassel was a perfectly round immortal fruit the size of a dragon's eye. The fruit was lustrous, shimmering with light, radiating the ultimate pressure of a Perfect Heavenly Immortal — the Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit, the culmination of his life's immortal power and Dao essence. This man was none other than the renowned Peerless Heavenly Immortal Murong Xuan of the Immortal Realm of the Heavens.

Murong Xuan is a top genius in the Immortal Realm of the Heavens. With his peak Heavenly Immortal cultivation, he is invincible among his peers, defeating Immortal Realm of the Heavens Heavenly Immortal experts from several top Immortal Sect in the Celestial Immortal Realm without ever suffering a defeat. He has countless followers and his fame spreads far and wide. He is the most promising genius in the entire Immortal Realm of the Heavens to break through to the Immortal King Realm. This time, he entered the Immortal Crossing Secret Realm several months in advance, setting up layers of immortal array restrictions to expel cultivators from all sides within the Secret Realm. He monopolized the area within a hundred miles around the immortal mountain, all for the purpose of monopolizing the Immortal Crossing Creation Spirit Source. With the power of the spiritual source, he aims to perfect his immortal foundation, make up for the deficiencies in his Daoist essence, and take the crucial step towards breaking through to the Immortal King Realm.

"Ren Xiaoyao, the inheritor of the Primordial Emperor Dao, with the cultivation of Half-Step Immortal Emperor, does have some merit to venture into my Immortal Crossing Secret Realm." Murong Xuan's voice was as cold as ice, carrying an arrogant air of looking down upon all living beings. The Silver Dragon Sword in his hand pointed at Ren Xiaoyao, its tip flashing with cold light, aimed directly at his brow. His immortal might surged, the nine Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns patterns shone brightly, and vast immortal power swept in all directions, causing the surrounding immortal winds to rise and the spiritual rain to dissipate. "Unfortunately, this Immortal Crossing Creation Spirit Source is something I, Murong Xuan, have reserved. If you know what's good for you, retreat quickly, and I'll spare your life today. Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless under my sword, and I'll make sure you Death and Dao Annihilation!"

Ren Xiaoyao's gaze sharpened as he focused on the nine Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns surrounding Murong Xuan. These Dao Patterns were dense and powerful, radiating brilliant light and possessing pure, vast immortal power far surpassing that of ordinary Heavenly Immortal. The flowing Dao Patterns patterns carried an unparalleled sword intent that swept across the same realm, befitting a Peerless Heavenly Immortal could dominate the Immortal Realm of the Heavens. However, having endured the trials of the Nine Primordial Dao Trial, his physical body fused with the Dragon Phoenix Essence Blood, tempered by the Chaos Fire, and survived the life-or-death ordeal of Body Seizure the remnant soul of the Primordial Immortal Emperor, his soul and body had been tempered to the extreme by Heavenly Thunder. Furthermore, his Dao Foundation had merged the vast origins of the Primordial Emperor Dao with his own condensed Heavenly Dao. His profound foundation far exceeded that of Half-Step Immortal Emperor of the same level. Facing Murong Xuan, a perfect Heavenly Immortal, he showed no fear, his expression remaining calm and composed.

"The great Dao of creation is meant for those with the right fate; the most precious treasures of heaven and earth belong to those with virtue." Ren Xiaoyao's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable majesty. Black and White Qi circulated endlessly around him, the primordial white light and the golden radiance of the Emperor's Dao intertwined and swirled, transforming into streams of light that enveloped him, as if he were draped in celestial robes. The phantom images of Azure Dragon and Colorful Phoenix around him flapped their wings, their Dragon's Roar and Phoenix's Cry resounding throughout the entire Immortal Crossing Secret Realm. The sound waves shook the surrounding spiritual herbs and immortal mushrooms, causing them to sway violently. "With just a word from you, you think you can monopolize this creation of heaven and earth? If you have the ability, then come and take it!"

"Arrogant!" Murong Xuan roared, his arrogance intensifying. His immortal power erupted like a surging tsunami, sweeping across all directions. He activated all nine Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns, their light blazing. Vast immortal power flowed through his arm into the Silver Dragon Sword, causing it to burst forth with a blinding silver light. He raised his hand and swung the sword, his wrist flicking as the Silver Dragon Sword cleaved through the void. Its sword aura was incomparably fierce, carrying the power of the Nine Immortal Lightning and the might of ten thousand jun of immortal power, transforming into a silver sword Sword Rainbow that stretched across the heavens and earth. The sword Sword Rainbow was imbued with a chilling sword intent, carrying the power to annihilate everything and shatter immortals and mortals, slashing straight at Ren Xiaoyao. Wherever the Sword Rainbow passed, the void crumbled inch by inch, turning into pitch-black Space Cracks. The surrounding Immortal Mist and spiritual rain were all severed, and the spiritual herbs and immortal fungi on the Spirit Mountain were instantly reduced to dust. Even the Space Barrier of the Secret Realm trembled slightly, its power terrifying beyond measure.

Ren Xiaoyao's robes fluttered in the wind, his white gown billowing as he faced the astonishing Sword Rainbow. Instead of retreating, he advanced, his figure shooting forward like an arrow released from a bow, his momentum unstoppable. With a raised hand, a brilliant light shone from the depths of his soul, and the Purple-Gold Lightning Sword materialized out of thin air. Lightning crackled and danced across its blade, purple-gold lightning leaping and Life-Death Runes. Runes of life and death intertwined with the mysteries of thunder, gleaming brilliantly. This was his natal Emperor Sword, a fusion of the Primordial Emperor Dao essence, his own Dao of Extinguish Dao and Death, and the Tribulation Lightning Origin. Even before it was drawn from its sheath, it already exuded... It emitted a chilling, sharp light that could annihilate evil spirits and overwhelm the heavens. He swung his sword to meet it, and the purple-gold sword light collided with the silver Sword Rainbow. A deafening roar shook the entire Immortal Crossing Secret Realm, and the sound waves swept in all directions. Immortal power and imperial power burst forth, forming an energy tidal wave that swept across the heavens and earth. The surrounding Spirit Mountain and immortal stones instantly shattered into dust. Under the fierce impact of the two forces, the scattered stones instantly turned into Void. Even the space of the Secret Realm trembled violently, and cracks appeared everywhere.

"Ding! Ding! Ding!"

The clang of metal clashing was incessant, crisp and piercing, echoing through the Secret Realm's heavens, making the cultivators' eardrums ache. Two figures darted through the void at breakneck speed, leaving only afterimages, indistinguishable from reality. Sword shadows crisscrossed, silver and purple-gold light intertwined and collided, dazzling and spectacular. Each clash of blades unleashed World-Destroying Power, causing the Secret Realm's heavens and earth to tremble violently, Spirit Mountain to collapse, immortal springs to stop flowing, and the rain of creation to scatter in disarray, cracking the ground into deep ravines. Murong Xuan's Swordsmanship was exquisite, a peerless Peerless Immortal Sword Canon manual inherited from High Antiquity Immortal Sect. His sword moves were ruthless, cunning, unpredictable, and difficult to distinguish from reality, each move a direct attack. The sword strikes Ren Xiaoyao's dantian, sea of consciousness, and other vital areas are reinforced by nine Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns, resulting in layers of sword power that become increasingly domineering and fierce. Each strike carries the power to shatter the void and destroy all things, overflowing with celestial power and surging with sword intent. Ren Xiaoyao, on the other hand, bases his sword strikes on the Emperor's Dao of Life and Death, making them steady and vast, effortless and powerful. Each move contains the power to World Creation, carrying the Emperor's Might controls life and death and suppresses all ages. The Purple-Gold Lightning Sword has its own power of lightning purification and the power of life and death destruction. Every slash and collision makes Murong Xuan's Silver Dragon Sword tremble slightly, causing his celestial power to flow backward, dimming the silver light on the sword, and even making his arm feel slightly numb.

The two fought fiercely for hundreds of rounds, exchanging blows with equal skill. Sword light flashed endlessly in the void, and immortal power and imperial power raged wildly, turning the entire Immortal Crossing Secret Realm into a brutal battlefield. The surrounding cultivators had long since retreated to the edge of the Secret Realm, holding their breath and not daring to approach even slightly, their eyes filled with shock and awe as they watched the epic battle between the two top experts.

"Peerless Heavenly Immortal, Sword Breaking the Azure Vault!" Murong Xuan roared, his aura surging to its peak, his face flushed red, and the nine Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns patterns shone brightly, all merging into the Silver Dragon Sword. The immortal power he had cultivated throughout his life and the Origin Power of the Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit were all concentrated on the sword, causing it to grow tens of thousands of feet tall, transforming into a silver immortal sword that blotted out the sky. The peerless sword intent on the blade was so dense that it became tangible, like a long silver river, carrying the supreme power to shatter immortals and mortals and destroy the void, and with the World-Destroying Power, it fiercely slashed down towards Ren Xiaoyao. The void beneath the sword shattered layer by layer, Space Turbulence, and the violent spatial power raged and ran rampant. Even the extremely dense Dao Transmutation in the Secret Realm was disturbed by this sword, and the light of the Creation Spiritual Source on the mountain peak dimmed slightly.

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes shone brightly, the Black and White Qi intertwining and flowing with the primordial white light within them. His divine light pierced through illusions, his mind Unity, discarding all distractions. The full potential of Half-Step Immortal Emperor erupted forth. The Emperor Dao Golden Core within his dantian shone brilliantly, its snow-white, warm surface adorned with vibrant runes of birth and death, yin and yang. The purified Primordial Emperor Dao perfectly merged with the Heavenly Dao he had condensed, unleashing a vast and boundless flow of Emperor Power, nourishing his meridians and supporting his peak combat strength. The illusory images of azure Azure Dragon Colorful Phoenix around him surged forth simultaneously. The azure dragons raised Azure Dragon heads and swung their tails, their eyes flashing like lightning, spewing forth torrents of golden Dragon Flame, waves of fire rolling forth. Burning everything in its path, the Colorful Phoenix spread its wings, its eyes gleaming, scattering holy Phoenix Fire across the sky. The blazing flames purified evil spirits, and the Dragon Flame Phoenix Fire intertwined with purple-gold lightning, transforming into a dazzling, indestructible Dragon Phoenix Lightning Flame Barrier, firmly blocking the ravages of Space Turbulence. At the same time, he gripped the Purple-Gold Lightning Sword tightly with both hands, pouring all the power of the Tribulation Lightning Origin and the vast and boundless power of the Emperor's Way hidden within his body into the sword. The Purple-Gold Lightning Sword also surged tens of thousands of feet in size, the two characters "Life and Death" on the sword shining brightly, golden and dazzling, exuding an unparalleled aura that controlled the life and death of all things and suppressed the ages. Lightning swirled around it, and the sword intent soared to the sky, looking down upon heaven and earth.

"My path is singular, Life and Death Slay Immortal!"

Ren Xiaoyao let out a long roar, the sound carrying unparalleled Emperor's Might, resounding throughout the Secret Realm realm's heavens and earth. The surrounding space rippled, the chaotic Dao Transmutation froze, and the spiritual rain and Immortal Mist in the world ceased to exist. He exerted force with both arms, Emperor Dao Flower around his body bloomed wildly. His Purple-Gold Lightning Sword, carrying the force of a thousand thunderbolts, surged upwards against the tide, its sharpness capable of annihilating all obstacles and sweeping away all powerful enemies, colliding violently with Murong Xuan's ten-thousand-foot immortal sword. This collision was far more violent than any before. Heavenly Immortal lights and purple-gold lightning exploded, their dazzling brilliance blinding, forming an Energy Storm that swept across the heavens and earth. Rampaging across all directions, the power of the Emperor's Way was domineering and unparalleled, crushing and spreading the immortal power layer by layer. Murong Xuan felt a vast and invincible power of the Emperor's Way backlash from the Silver Dragon Sword, causing his tiger's mouth to crack inch by inch, and golden Immortal Blood to splatter out and fall into the void. Fine cracks appeared on the nine Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns around his body, and his figure was as if he had been hit by Primordial Divine Mountain, retreating thousands of feet. Every step he took made the void tremble, the Spirit Mountain beneath his feet shattered, and blood and qi surged in his mouth. He barely managed to stabilize his figure, his face as pale as paper, his breathing rapid and disordered, and golden Immortal Blood kept spilling from the corners of his mouth.

Ren Xiaoyao stood in mid-air, his posture as upright as an ancient pine tree. Despite the raging energy surge surrounding him, his robes fluttered, yet he remained perfectly still, displaying the demeanor of an emperor. The Purple-Gold Lightning Sword hung before him, its lightning flowing endlessly, its chilling imperial might spreading in all directions. The pressure of Half-Step Immortal Emperor Emperor's Might almost tangible, causing the surrounding space to slightly distort and dent. Although he was slightly out of breath, and his white robe was stained with a few splashes of Immortal Blood, the golden spots contrasting against the pristine white robe and adding a touch of killing intent, his expression remained calm. His gaze was sharp as a drawn sword, fixed on Murong Xuan. With that last attack, he had completely grasped the opponent's strength. Even with the ultimate combat power of a Perfected Heavenly Immortal, he was ultimately slightly inferior to the imperial power of Half-Step Immortal Emperor, facing an insurmountable chasm.

"Impossible!" Murong Xuan's eyes were bloodshot, filled with disbelief, horror, and overwhelming resentment. His roar echoed through the void, carrying endless despair. "I am Peerless Heavenly Immortal, invincible among my peers, undefeated throughout the Immortal Realm of the Heavens! You are merely Half-Step Immortal Emperor, never having ascended to the Imperial Throne, how can you possibly surpass me!" He had cultivated diligently for ten thousand years, enduring countless hardships and dangers, venturing into the Secret Realm, transcending deathly tribulations, and refining his Immortal Body, before finally condensing a flawless Celestial Immortal Dao Foundation and condensing Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit. He was confident that no one within his rank could rival him. The Immortal Realm of the Heavens Favored Child of Heaven, he had never imagined that he would be unable to even withstand a direct confrontation with Ren Xiaoyao today. This was something he could not accept. Before he finished speaking, he suddenly activated all the remaining immortal power in his body. The Celestial Immortal Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit on the sword tassel shone with dazzling immortal light. The Origin Power surged wildly into his body, repairing his damaged meridians and forcibly increasing his combat power. The Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns that covered his body with cracks lit up again, as if he wanted to burn his Dao Foundation in a desperate fight to regain his honor and seize the Creation Spiritual Source.

"The path of the Heavenly Immortal is confined by the distinction between immortals and mortals, bound by the Heavenly Dao, ultimately unable to escape its shackles and reach its peak." Ren Xiaoyao's voice was indifferent, carrying the detachment of looking down upon all living beings and the majesty of an emperor. With a swift movement, he transformed into a golden streak of light, his speed exceeding Murong Xuan's reaction time, instantly appearing before Murong Xuan. "My Emperor's Path merges with the might of the Primordial Beginning, wields the power of life and death, and absorbs the Thunder Force, far surpassing all laws of the heavens. You are not worthy to contend with me!" As soon as he finished speaking, the Purple-Gold Lightning Sword slashed out horizontally, the purple-gold lightning carrying the Dao of Extinguish Dao, with a sharpness capable of destroying everything, striking the Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns around Murong Xuan with unparalleled precision.

"Snap! Snap! Snap!"

Three crisp, piercing cracking sounds rang out in succession. Three of the nine indestructible Heavenly Immortal Dao Patterns around Murong Xuan's body, condensed over ten thousand years, shattered in response. The instant the Dao Patterns collapsed, most of the immortal power within his body instantly dissipated, his meridians were damaged inch by inch, cracks appeared everywhere, and his blood and qi churned even more violently. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of golden Immortal Blood. Murong Xuan screamed in agony, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string. He could no longer hold onto the Silver Dragon Sword in his hand, which flew out and "plop"ed deeply into the distant peak of Spirit Mountain. The sword trembled incessantly, its silver light dimmed, and its sword intent dissipated.

Ren Xiaoyao did not pursue the matter to the bitter end. He was not a bloodthirsty person to begin with. This time, he only acted to seize the opportunity and punish the opponent's arrogance and domineering behavior. He slightly raised the Purple-Gold Lightning Sword, and an extremely condensed imperial power shot out, transforming into a golden light lock that instantly wrapped around Murong Xuan's body, sealing off all the remaining immortal power around him. This caused his meridians to stagnate, making it difficult for his immortal power to flow, and he could not even move a muscle, leaving him with no power to resist. "To cross the path of immortality, one must have a righteous and sincere heart and a stable Dao Foundation. Your heart is arrogant and your violent nature is too heavy. Your Dao Foundation is unstable, and you are not worthy of possessing it." He spoke calmly, his voice carrying an undeniable majesty. He turned and flew towards the top of the floating immortal mountain. The illusory images of Azure Dragon Colorful Phoenix around him cleared the way, dispersing the chaotic energy along the way. The scattered immortal power and the disordered Dao Transmutation were all smoothed out by the imperial power around him, and the Secret Realm realm gradually returned to stability.

Murong Xuan collapsed in the void, utterly powerless, bound by golden light locks and unable to move. Gazing at Ren Xiaoyao's white-robed, tall, and aloof figure, his face was ashen, his eyes filled with resentment, despair, and humiliation. His proud title of Peerless Heavenly Immortal, his flawless Dao Foundation cultivated over millennia, and his peak combat power that he held in awe of his peers—all had been defeated by Ren Xiaoyao today. This battle was etched into his heart like a brand, unforgettable for life, and it made him fully understand that there was a world of difference between Half-Step Immortal Emperor and Heavenly Immortal, and that the power of the Emperor's Path was far beyond the reach of mere immortal power.

Ren Xiaoyao strode through the air, pure white Emperor Dao Flower blooming beneath his feet, each step creating a lotus blossom, landing steadily atop the immortal mountain. At the summit, the aura of the Creation Source grew increasingly rich and mellow. A golden Light Orb hovered in mid-air, its light soft yet vast, radiating boundless vitality and creation. The surrounding space was nourished by the Power of Creation, shimmering with a faint golden glow. He raised his hand, extending his palm to gently grasp the golden Creation Source. The source felt warm and smooth to the touch, without any resistance. A pure, unimaginable Origin Power creation instantly surged into his body, flowing through his meridians and permeating everything it touched. His Damaged Meridians were rapidly repaired and nourished, becoming even more resilient and expansive. His already immortal body was tempered once more, becoming even more powerful and indestructible. His profound Dao Foundation was solidified, becoming even more stable and solid, without any flaws. The Emperor Dao Golden Core within his dantian now burst forth with dazzling golden light. The Life-Death Runes runes on the Golden Core danced and flowed endlessly. The aura of Half-Step Immortal Emperor became even more stable and profound. The barrier between Half-Step Immortal Emperor and Immortal Emperor became increasingly faint and within reach, as if only one step was needed to ascend to the supreme position.

Within the Immortal Crossing Secret Realm, the surviving cultivators from all sides witnessed the entire process of the Peerless Heavenly Immortal Murong Xuan's crushing defeat. They also saw Ren Xiaoyao easily wielding the Creation Spirit Source, his Emperor's Might vast and boundless. They were all trembling with fear, not daring to utter a sound, even their breathing became cautious. In their gazes towards Ren Xiaoyao, there was no longer any greed or covetousness, only deep awe and fear. That figure in white robes, standing atop the immortal mountain, overlooking all living beings in the Secret Realm, was like an Ancient Emperor, his power suppressing the entire Immortal Crossing Secret Realm, and no one dared to look up at him.