Deep within the Heavenly Court, Shi Yongheng suddenly opened his eyes. At once, the Nine Heavens shook, the heavens and earth trembling.
"Hm? Only five hundred thousand years have passed? How is that possible?
Ah, right. This world has long been battered beyond repair by darkness, its laws dissipated, and longevity is hard to attain.
But over there, the laws of heaven and earth are complete. Cultivation is harder by millions upon millions of times, yet although realms are lower, one can live for millions upon millions of years.
Even at the mere pinnacle of the human path—a True God—one's lifespan reaches tens of billions of years!
The commotion in the Nine Heavens would be too great. I should go to the Boundary Sea. Hopefully, after fusing with that alternate self at the supreme pinnacle, I can advance another step."
"Greetings, Emperor Zun!"
The moment his figure appeared in the Heavenly Court's main hall, many kings bowed respectfully.
Immortal Gold Daoist, Second Under Heaven, the former blood-droplet eyeball, Crystal Skull, Golden Palm, Lord of the Forbidden Zone, Shi Yi, Zhe Xian, Ten Crown King, Little Horned Ant, and others were all present. Though the Lord of the Forbidden Zone could be considered his mentor, the gap between them was simply too vast—a complete suppression at the level of life itself. Dark Willow Deity, however, remained calm, for she was also close to taking that step.
"No need for such formalities, everyone!"
"Haha, you've finally emerged from seclusion!"
"Greetings, Heavenly Emperor!"
"No need for formalities, no need!"
Shi Hao had appeared. At his side stood not only Yue Chan, Yun Xi, and Dark Huo Ling'er, but also a young man who resembled him by ninety percent and was likewise an Immortal King.
After glancing at Shi Hao, Shi Yongheng smiled. "Before