A Hundred Years

The Eternal Emperor nodded. "That's right. The Lords of the Great Dao are only the rulers in plain sight. Those old monsters who remain hidden from the world, those Hunyuan Wuji mighty figures who have opened Great Dao Worlds, those ascetics roaming the edge of chaos—quite a few among them stand at the peak of Command Heaven, Govern Fate, or have even taken half a step into Hunyuan Wuji."

"But if they wish to break through to a higher realm, they can no longer remain in their Dao positions."

"And after obtaining that inheritance, I also learned how to break through into Hunyuan Wuji." The Eternal Emperor's tone carried a measure of gravity.

"Let me tell you, Hunyuan Wuji is truly difficult. There are five steps, and every single one is hard."

He did not explain in detail.

The matter was far too lengthy and complex to clarify in a short while.

Chen Lin did not press him, merely nodding.

Then Chen Lin asked, "Then what kind of existence is Command Heaven, Govern Fate?"

Hearing this, the Eternal Emperor was happy to explain.

He lifted his teacup, took a sip, and began slowly.

"For Unfettered Heaven to step into Command Heaven, Govern Fate, one's Dao Manifestation must merge with the Primordial Spirit, allowing one to clearly sense the Great Dao River. With the Primordial Spirit leaving the body, one follows that sensation to find the Gate of the Great Dao. Push open the gate and step into the Great Dao River—once you push it open, you enter the initial stage of Command Heaven, Govern Fate, possessing the power of the Great Dao."

"The middle stage requires competing for a Dao position. At the very least, you must possess one Dao position."

"Every Great Dao has a fixed number of 'Dao