Throughout the Shrouding the Heavens Universe, whether on planets or amid the desolate darkness of the starry sky, layer upon layer of ethereal heavens appeared, filled with pavilions, towers, and endless palaces, hazy and indistinct, with the Great Dao lofty and remote.
"What is that?"
This world-shaking phenomenon startled everyone, from the emperors of the Immortal Realm down to ordinary mortals. All stared unblinkingly at the ethereal heavens above their heads.
"An unprecedented phenomenon, one never recorded in ancient history. Just what is it?"
The emperors of the Immortal Realm gathered in an instant and questioned one another. Unfortunately, none could offer an answer.
"This is the Immortal Realm Manifestation!"
Suddenly, a passerby in the Immortal Realm cried out. From his words, he actually seemed to know the origin of this phenomenon!
Everyone beside him whipped their gazes toward him.
"Fellow Daoist, what is the Immortal Realm Manifestation? Why have we never heard of it?"
"Yes, yes, fellow Daoist! What exactly is this Immortal Realm Manifestation? Tell us more, tell us more."
The passerby spoke with a grave expression. "I have only seen it mentioned in ancient texts. This Immortal Realm Manifestation is an extraordinary phenomenon. It can only appear when someone achieves something unprecedented in cultivation!"
"It is even harder than becoming an immortal!"
Everyone was stunned, but doubt soon followed. "Fellow Daoist, how do you know it is harder than becoming an immortal?"
"I read it in an ancient text. Supposedly, His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor said so."
Everyone froze at those words. Could the Heavenly Emperor be wrong? Certainly not.
The Heavenly Emperor was the strongest person of all time. One incredible deed of merit after another had come from his hands: forging the Immortal Realm, elevating the world.
"Fellow Daoist, you truly are widely read. You