Daoist Yuanshi and Tribulation Transcending Heavenly Venerable entered ancient tombs together, both teachers and friends to each other-a pair of ill-fated lovebirds of the Mythical Era.
Then, after a magnificent struggle along the Emperor Path, Yuanshi attained enlightenment, took charge of the Heavenly Heart Imprint, and became the last of the Nine Heavenly Venerables of the Mythical Era.
At the same time, Tribulation Transcending Heavenly Venerable Cao Yusheng once again achieved the alternative path to enlightenment. His heaven-shaking combat strength far surpassed the Self-Slashed Supremes within the forbidden zones and rivaled a flawless, Great Perfection Heavenly Venerable.
The world was stunned. Since ancient times, there had only ever been one Heavenly Venerable reigning over all. How could there be a second flawless Heavenly Venerable? Moreover, Cao Yusheng had neither shattered the Heavenly Heart Imprint nor risen above it.
Furthermore, Daoist Yuanshi had often impersonated Daoist Hongjun in his early years, diverting the flood of trouble toward someone else. Thus, some speculated that Hongjun and Yuanshi were actually one person, both incarnations of the reigning Heavenly Venerable.
However, once Yuanshi Tianzun lived out his second lifetime, established the Heavenly Court, and became the most exalted figure since antiquity, that rumor was shattered.
The establishment of the Heavenly Court shook the currents of fortune, even affecting the Immortal Realm. Unseen trajectories quietly shifted, and a phoenix fell into the mortal world, setting off the struggle for the Immortal Path.
Standing above time and space, Lin Xian watched that breathtakingly beautiful phoenix. A trace of murderous intent arose in him, cold light flashing in his eyes. He was about to point a finger down and snuff out this prodigy.
Suddenly, a premonition stirred in his heart. Heaven's secrets warned him of a great taboo.
"Even an Immortal Emperor cannot do whatever he pleases