In the original story, the selfish Tyrant Bloodline had always flourished.
The selfless lineage of the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body, somewhat hidebound in its generosity, had declined steadily after being cursed. Perhaps there was a reason for that.
This was a world where the strong preyed on the weak.
Kindness and forbearance would only leave their descendants at others' mercy.
After hearing this, God Venerable stopped trying to persuade the Immortal Golden Body.
Though they called it an alliance, that was really just a courtesy.
God Venerable had already decided to use the Sacred Spirit Transformation Method someday.
As for the Immortal Golden Body, without Emperor Enlightenment, he would keep losing vitality even if he sealed himself away. One day, he would grow old and die.
As they drank tea together, it felt more like God Venerable was saying farewell to an old friend.
The two talked about many things.
They discussed the Demon Venerable's strength and his Red Dust Transformation method.
Time flew by, and several thousand more years soon passed.
The Great Achievement Sacred Body had entered his final years.
Before he died, he intended to make one desperate attempt.
If he could not achieve Emperor Enlightenment, he would rather die.
Rumble!
Earth-shaking thunder erupted across the Cosmic Frontier Wasteland.
A terrifying Thunder Sea swallowed one star river after another.
"Is someone attempting Emperor Enlightenment?"
"Wait, God Venerable is still alive. Is he trying to break God Venerable's Dao?"
People saw a golden figure standing above the Chaos Sea.
"It's the Immortal Golden Body!"
They understood at once. The aging Immortal Golden Body refused to die like this. Before death, he wanted to issue one final challenge.
Succeed or die.
The Immortal Golden Body had reportedly attained Alternative Enlightenment, and his strength was astonishing.
He had fought God