The Great Emperor is the End for Ordinary People, but Only My Starting Point; A Single Word Manifests the Great Dao

An individual's origin can be said to be fixed from the moment of birth.

Even after reaching the Great Emperor realm and transcending, there are only a few ways to increase it slightly, but a surge in origin as massive as his had never been seen before.

If it were anyone else, he wouldn't bother, but this was Qin Wangchuan.

Qin Taiyi had to be cautious.

Qin Wangchuan blinked, tilting his small face to the side and flashing a cute, innocent smile.

"In reply to Old Ancestor, this grandson is not sure either." His voice was clear and bright, with Chaos Immortal Light swirling around his body. "I just suddenly felt something awaken within me, and my cultivation speed became much faster."

When it's time to play dumb, play dumb.

Qin Taiyi tapped his withered fingers against the armrest, causing ripples of Dao Rhyme to permeate the hall. This Heavenly Emperor, who had lived for over a million years, suddenly laughed: "Is it that you truly don't know, or are you pretending not to?"

The Phenomenon of All Things' Birth in his right eye suddenly accelerated, while the galaxy in his left eye abruptly froze: "Do you know that once an ordinary cultivator's origin reaches its limit, it is difficult to make any progress for the rest of their life? Even a Great Emperor might spend a thousand years without increasing their origin by even a sliver."

The sandalwood incense in the hall suddenly solidified, outlining the phantom of an Undying Divine Tree between the two. Qin Taiyi tapped his fingertip, and the divine tree burst into brilliant light: "And you—"

The phantom of the divine tree suddenly trembled violently, projecting ten rings of Chaos Immortal Light around Qin Wangchuan.

Each ring contained an aura that made heaven and earth tremble, and the tenth ring even carried a faint hint of transcending this world.

"In just ten days, your origin has surged several times over, as if there is no limit at all." Qin Taiyi's voice carried an unprecedented gravity. "Such a miracle is something even I had never witnessed when I attained the Dao as a Heavenly Emperor."

Qin Wangchuan's heart stirred.

He had long known that the origin rewarded by the system was extraordinary, but he hadn't expected it to shock even a Heavenly Emperor.

Just as he was about to speak, he saw a bronze compass fly out from the Old Ancestor's sleeve.

The compass hovered in mid-air, its surface engraved with the phantoms of the Three Thousand Dao Provinces.

Qin Taiyi reached out, and a drop of golden Emperor Blood fell into the center of the compass: "If you truly don't know, then let me see exactly what kind of existence is helping you."

"BOOM—"

The compass spun wildly, and the spiritual energy of the entire Qin Clan Ancestral Grounds was instantly drained.

A moment later, the compass stopped spinning.

"Strange." The Heavenly Emperor stood up, clutching the compass: "A karma that even the Heavenly Secret Compass cannot calculate... Chuan'er, you harbor a great secret."

And what a great secret it was—a foolish system.

Just as he was about to say something.

The Old Ancestor suddenly leaned in, his withered palm pressing onto Qin Wangchuan's shoulder: "You don't need to tell me the details. For a miracle like this, the fewer people who know, the better."

Qin Wangchuan was stunned. He had not expected such a reaction from the Old Ancestor.

There was no interrogation, no investigation, only unconditional trust and protection.

"Grandson understands." He nodded solemnly, a corner of his heart quietly loosening. Is this what a family is? Even when faced with a miracle beyond comprehension, the first reaction is protection rather than covetousness.

Qin Taiyi stroked his beard in satisfaction, then suddenly changed the subject: "Tell me about that blind girl you brought back."

"Her name is Ye Jianwei." Qin Wangchuan's eyes lit up. "I foresaw in a dream that this girl will surely become a Heavenly Emperor in the future!"

"Oh?" The galaxy in the Old Ancestor's left eye suddenly surged backward. "Let me see."

An invisible Divine Sense swept across the entire Qin Clan, instantly locking onto Ye Jianwei, who was burying her mother in the back mountain.

A moment later, Qin Taiyi frowned slightly: "Her aptitude is mediocre, and she is blind... Hmm? This is..."

The vitality in his right eye suddenly surged: "So that's how it is! An Innate Dao Heart. Although one of her seven orifices is damaged, it secretly aligns with the principle that 'the Dao has flaws.' What a piece of unpolished jade!"

"It's no wonder that old man Li would give her a helping hand."

"It's just that he probably didn't calculate that, in the end, it would all be for your benefit."

As a Heavenly Emperor, he naturally calculated the karma of the Li Clan clinging to Ye Jianwei.

With just a flick of his fingers, he deduced the cause and effect, as well as the matter of Qin Wangchuan obtaining the sword manual.

Qin Taiyi suddenly revealed a meaningful smile. "Do you know why the old man of the Li Clan gifted you that sword manual?"

"He said he owed you a favor," Qin Wangchuan replied.

The Old Ancestor suddenly burst into laughter: "Owed my ass!"

"That old thing is the shrewdest of them all. He must have seen that the karma you carry is even more astonishing than his was back in the day! He's just building a bridge of goodwill in advance!"

As his laughter subsided, Qin Taiyi suddenly turned serious: "Chuan'er, both our Qin Clan and the Li Clan come from lineages of sword masters, but do you know why the title of Heavenly Sword fell to the Li Clan?"

"I do not."

"On one hand, it is because of the Heavenly Divine Sword in the Li Clan Sword Graveyard."

"On the other hand, it is because of the sword manual! No... it should be called a Sword Seal."

He turned to look at the sea of clouds outside the hall, his voice suddenly ethereal: "In ancient times, a great power emerged from the Li Clan who comprehended the Six Kill Sword Seal and established an imperial clan. After countless generations of refinement, it became the Seven Kill Sword Seal of the Li Clan today. Its power is truly terrifying."

"Cultivate it well. Perhaps you might even comprehend their clan's precious Sword Seal."

It's that powerful?

Qin Wangchuan took out the sword manual. For the Old Ancestor to use the words "truly terrifying," it was enough to show just how formidable the Sword Seal was.

After a moment of thought, he handed over the sword manual. "Copy a few versions and place them in the Scripture Library for others to study."

After all, Senior Li never said it could only be used by himself.

"Oh?" A look of surprise appeared on Qin Taiyi's face. His withered fingers gently stroked the sword manual, and stars swirled in his eyes as if he were deducing something.

"You want to distribute this?"

Qin Wangchuan blinked, his youthful face showing a trace of confusion. "Is that not allowed?"

The Old Ancestor shook his head and chuckled. "It's not that it isn't allowed, but Wangchuan..." His voice deepened, carrying a cautionary tone. "An opportunity is an opportunity precisely because it is 'one of a kind.' If only you have it, you are a unique prodigy; but if you distribute it and everyone has it, your advantage will vanish into thin air."

He tapped the jade slip with his fingertip, his tone meaningful. "A cultivation technique created by the Heavenly Emperor is indeed a supreme treasure for ordinary people, but if everyone practices it, how can you ensure you still remain above the rest?"

Upon hearing this, a sneer curled the corners of Qin Wangchuan's mouth, his eyes filled with a defiance that did not match his age.

"The Old Ancestor worries too much." His voice was clear, yet it carried an unquestionable confidence. "No matter how strong the sword manual is, it is merely someone else's path. To me, it counts for nothing."

"Furthermore—" He lowered his gaze, his small, youthful hand pressing gently against his chest. His Immortal Bone resonated, emitting a faint hum. "The same technique, when practiced by different people, yields vastly different results."

"I possess the Longevity Immortal Body, my origin far exceeding that of ordinary people, and I have the support of the Immortal Bone. If I don't even have this much confidence, how can I talk about attaining the realm of Immortal Emperor in the future?"

"The Great Emperor is the end for ordinary people, but not for me. The Heavenly Emperor is merely a starting point; my goal is the Immortal Emperor, and even beyond!"

With an Immortal Bone, an Immortal Body, and a System, if he couldn't reach that realm, it would only mean he was too incompetent!

As soon as his voice fell, the sky above the Qin Clan Ancestral Grounds suddenly changed color!

Although Qin Wangchuan did not know it, Qin Taiyi saw it clearly.

The sky, which had been clear for ten thousand miles, was instantly shrouded in chaos. Endless tribulation clouds surged and gathered, transforming into a massive vortex that spanned the Three Thousand Dao Provinces.

At the center of the vortex, immortal light vaguely descended, and the sound of the Great Dao echoed, as if heaven and earth were trembling at this wild declaration!

—This could no longer be explained by mere innate talent; it was a symbol of the Great Dao's favor.

Ten Directions Immortal Court · Cloud Sea.

The fishing rod in the hand of the Li Heavenly Emperor, who was fishing in the Cloud Sea, suddenly snapped.

He looked up abruptly, his gaze piercing through the endless void toward the direction of the Qin Clan.

"This is...?!"

His face, usually carefree and unrestrained, turned solemn for the first time. His fingers pinched a seal to perform a deduction, but he saw only a void of chaos.

"Distribute it for others to study? Interesting." He suddenly chuckled, and a rusty, ancient sword in his sleeve let out a clear dragon's roar. "The Li Clan has no hope in this generation, so I will let you help me comprehend the Eighth Seal."

Upper Thousand Provinces · Nine-Layer Heavenly Palace

High above in the clouds, the Ji Heavenly Emperor suddenly opened his eyes, and the space around him instantly froze.

"Above the Immortal Emperor?!"

He gazed toward the location of the Qin Clan in the firmament, his voice raspy like the clashing of metal: "After the end of the Golden Age, there is actually someone who dares to speak such wild words... Truly, the fearlessness of a child..."

After the initial shock, Qin Taiyi was stunned for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter, filled with gratification.

"Good! A fine Immortal Emperor, and a fine 'same technique, different practitioners'!" He clapped his hands in admiration. "Chuan'er, your temperament is even three parts wilder than mine was back in the day!"

"The Great Era is about to begin, and our Qin Clan... shall be the number one clan across the Heavens and all worlds!"

As his laughter subsided, the Old Ancestor's gaze grew profound, and he said slowly: "Since that is the case—I cannot let your efforts go to waste."

His tone shifted, and a Gilded Token materialized in his palm, with the characters "Taiyi" engraved on the front.

"From today on, you may go to pay your respects to the Undying Divine Tree at any time. That is a true great opportunity."

Qin Wangchuan's eyes brightened, and he cupped his hands in a salute: "Thank you, Old Ancestor."

Qin Taiyi waved his hand, his eyes carrying a hint of deeper meaning: "Go. I truly want to see just how far you and the little maid you brought back can go."

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Ye Jianwei had finished burying her mother and was returning with the guards.

However, her path was blocked midway.

"I heard the Ninth Brother picked up a little stray cat?"

A crisp, delicate voice drifted over from the side.

Qin Zhaoer approached gracefully, holding up her skirt; even at nine years old, she already displayed a slender, elegant figure.

Her fingertips twined around the tassels of the Jade Pendant at her waist, and the golden phoenix embroidered on her crimson silk dress shimmered in the sunlight, swaying gently with her steps.

"Since when can any stray cat or dog enter our Qin Clan?" The young girl tilted her head, the pearl hairpin in her hair swaying slightly, her almond eyes filled with innocent malice. She suddenly covered her lips and giggled: "Ah, I misspoke—they don't even count as cats or dogs~"