After the Heavenly Emperor released the news and announced the Dao Realm's rules, the entire Universe buzzed with excitement.
The title of Number One Under Heaven was beyond the hopes of ordinary people. But even placing well in the competitions for the various secret realms brought astonishing rewards!
Rewards that could change their fates.
Meanwhile, those who had achieved Alternative Dao Attainment sharpened their blades, ready to seize the throne of Number One Under Heaven.
The so-called Great Emperor division was meant for them. The Dao Realm Emperors would participate, but not compete for the title.
Many were also deeply interested in the other world the Heavenly Emperor had mentioned.
Word was that it was a world where people could attain Changsheng. Those two words alone drew countless people in.
In the Ji Family, someone emerged from seclusion: an ordinary-looking man with calm, clear eyes. His hair was already streaked with gray, and he had entered his twilight years.
"Young Ancestor!" The current head of the Ji Family appeared and bowed respectfully.
This ordinary-looking man was none other than the Void Emperor's son—Ji Zi!
Eight thousand five hundred years ago, Xuanyuan had returned to life and chosen to let Ji Zi enter the world. Now Ji Zi had achieved Alternative Dao Attainment, but his youth was gone.
"Has the Number One Cultivator Tournament begun?" Ji Zi had been in seclusion, seeking one final leap, but he still knew what was happening outside.
"One year remains," the Ji Family Head said. He, too, was a mighty Ninth Heaven Quasi-Emperor who commanded the vast Ji Family, yet before Ji Zi, he showed nothing but respect.
Not merely because of Ji Zi's identity, but because of his strength!
"Number One Under Heaven..." Ji Zi murmured. As he spoke those words, something stirred in