Shattered Heavenly Pillar

At this point, the old gravekeeper said with utmost gravity, "But advancing it into an immortal treasure is immensely difficult. After Chen Qiyuan fell in the past, Emperor Jiang and I laid our plans for many years before we gained even a few chances of success."

"Even so, completing its advancement will not be accomplished overnight."

The old man explained at length. Finally, he looked at Chen Nianzhi and said, "After I pass away, I hope you will make a trip to East Emperor Mountain and lend the East Emperor Bell a hand."

"I will."

Chen Nianzhi nodded, only to find the old gravekeeper's complexion growing ever paler and his aura gradually weakening.

Streams of light began to rise from his body, turning into a rain of origin light that scattered away. He had already begun to return to the Dao.

"The foundation and mana of a cultivator's lifelong cultivation come from the Purple Yin Realm. In their later years, they turn into the most primordial power of origin and return to heaven and earth. It can be considered a cycle of the world."

"If you and I cannot become immortals, this will likely be our fate in old age."

Before his death, the old gravekeeper faced this calmly. Looking at Chen Nianzhi, he smiled with a trace of relief. "After I am gone, the Purple Yin Realm will be your era."

"I hope you will not disappoint our expectations. May you thoroughly quell the Abyssal Demon Calamity and restore peace to all living beings beneath heaven."

"..."

The old gravekeeper was gone. This peerless hero, who had once shaken the world with his might, had ultimately passed away before Xunwind Divine Ridge.

Chen Nianzhi stood silently atop Xunwind Divine Ridge, gazing quietly over the vast mountain range, his face