The first pass of the Emperor's Path of the Holy Spirits.
This was an incomparably magnificent city built in the depths of the cosmos, surrounded by star rivers. The Milky Way fell from the nine heavens, scattering gleaming starlight.
The city seemed like a living creature, actually absorbing the starlight as multicolored stellar radiance poured into it.
A small path connected one starfield after another. It was a gray stone road that ran through the Starry Sky and led directly to a vast plaza.
At the end of the plaza stood endless gray city walls, ancient beyond measure and carrying an overwhelming sense of oppression.
Xu Changqing's white hair fluttered, and his silver robe swayed lightly. His steps were steady as he adjusted his aura and walked along the gray stone road step by step. Looking at the colossal city ahead, his expression remained blank.
Things were different once one reached the Emperor's Road. The Emperor's Road had Guide Envoys, and Guide Envoys were certainly Great Sages. Only Great Sages could deter those beings who wished to cause trouble.
After arriving at the Imperial Pass, he stood there quietly.
Rows of Saint Spirits in silver armor stood atop the city walls that towered into the Starry Sky, watching Xu Changqing expressionlessly.
When they saw the enormous golden halo behind Xu Changqing's head, their expressions abruptly changed. Their faces went pale before turning furious.
"Insolence!"
"A human dares to trespass upon the Emperor's Path of the Holy Spirits!"
"The Holy Spirit Curse around him is golden! He has slaughtered countless Saint Spirits, yet he still dares to appear on the Emperor's Path of the Holy Spirits! He is courting death!"
Furious shouts rang out from the city walls, accompanied by Saint's Pressure suppressing the void. Even the Starry Sky trembled as