The flames between Heaven and Earth gradually faded. Only that towering figure remained in the Universe.
"I am Suirenshi. Today, I achieve Immortal Ascension."
Suirenshi's voice rang out, echoing through the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands and the Strange and Different World.
After Meng Chuan and Amitabha Buddha, he was the third in this world to achieve Immortal Ascension.
The world celebrated Suirenshi. The Heavenly Dao stirred, essence energy surged forth, and all living beings cheered.
Suirenshi looked over the magnificent world. Everywhere his gaze fell, the Human Race stood at its peak and humanity flourished. He smiled.
"Congratulations on achieving Immortal Ascension, fellow Daoist. May you endure eternally." Meng Chuan's voice rang out. He then appeared in the Universe alongside the Emperors, where all could see them.
"Congratulations, fellow Daoist!" Amitabha Buddha and the Emperors said with smiles.
"Heavenly Emperor, I will remember your kindness across two lifetimes," Suirenshi said solemnly. "And I thank all of you for your help."
Suirenshi returned to the Emperors' side and stood one step behind Meng Chuan. He was not quite as fawning as Amitabha Buddha had been, but his stance was clear.
I may have achieved Immortal Ascension, but I'm still the Heavenly Emperor's man, still a member of the Dao Realm. Certain people shouldn't think of currying favor with me. I'm alone, with nothing to my name but the Human Race.
People watched the Dao Realm's ranks grow stronger once again. The Heavenly Emperor remained the Heavenly Emperor, and amid their awe, some could not help wondering.
Was there a realm beyond Immortal Ascension? Had the Heavenly Emperor reached it?
*Why else would Amitabha Buddha and Suirenshi act this way? If they were all True Immortals, then even if the Heavenly Emperor was stronger, they had no need to lower themselves