Runes continuously rippled outward, slowly tugging at the Supreme Ancient Road, trying to keep it anchored in this world for as long as possible.
But Lu Ren could see it clearly. This road had appeared too abruptly. Even with the Ascension Platform guiding it in advance, it could never be held in place. The powers involved were simply not on the same level.
Even Lu Ren as he was now felt incomparably shaken when he stood before this Supreme Ancient Road.
Merely looking upon this road, he saw the emergence of an entirely new world.
"You're not going in?"
Tongtian's voice suddenly rang out. Lu Ren was not surprised. From far away, he had sensed a restrained yet unspent sword intent of Tongtian racing over, only to suppress its momentum and conceal itself nearby.
He had quietly watched from the side ever since the Jade Emperor and Tathagata had rushed in.
Lu Ren's gaze remained fixed on the Supreme Ancient Road. This path, which had existed since the dawn of antiquity, represented a new way forward. Though it was called an ancient road, it showed him things that did not exist in this universe.
He slowly said, "Isn't the Sect Master observing as well? You're different from them. Their lifespans have reached their end. If they don't make one last desperate gamble, death awaits them.
"Before, they could still forcibly extend their lives by using the human race in blood sacrifices. But now, the human race has me."
Only then did Lu Ren slowly withdraw his gaze and turn to look at Tongtian, who wore chaotic purple-gold robes, a jade crown radiating treasure light, and Primordial Cloud-Stepping Boots. A Celestial Immortal halo shone behind his head, four swords floated around him, their sword intent endlessly appearing and vanishing. A Profound