The ancient city of the first pass appeared, and countless people poured through the Light Gate. What greeted their eyes was an ancient city that had endured since time immemorial. Some said Emperor Venerable had built it; others claimed it was even older.
This was an ancient city steeped in blood and chaos. Its towering, majestic walls had been stained red with blood, some of which had yet to fade. The aura of Ancient Great Emperors still lingered here.
Soon, a Great Saint pushed open the heavy city gates. An air of antiquity washed over everyone. Magnificent palaces stood throughout the city, taverns lined both sides of the streets, and traffic streamed past as peddlers and porters cried their wares. It was bustling beyond measure.
The ancient city was enormous. In fact, it was an ancient star, fashioned from an entire planet by an Ancient Supreme wielding a mighty divine ability. It was dozens of times larger than the ancient cities along the Human Race Ancient Road.
"Welcome to the first pass..."
Just then, an old man at the peak of the Great Saint realm descended and introduced the city to everyone. He also mentioned Emperor Venerable's Immortal Scripture, filling them with excitement.
Hum...
Rows of characters appeared above the distant divine mountains, brimming with Dao rhyme and unfathomable profundity.
"That is Emperor Venerable's Immortal Scripture. You need only comprehend it with care; there is no need to fight over it. Of course, whether you can comprehend it depends on your talent."
As Emperor Venerable's scripture appeared, many Heavenly Prodigies immediately flew beneath that stretch of sky and sat cross-legged atop the divine mountains. Among them were Yaoguang King, God Venerable, Yi Tiande, Emperor, Taichu, Zhang Bainren, Daoist Nine Tribulations, and Golden Cicada. All were Quasi-Emperors, and all believed themselves