He Mu's words rang with the weight of stone striking the ground. In Carefree Heavenly Venerate's ears, they resounded like heavenly thunder, stirring his Dao Heart and shaking his soul.
That even those at the Extreme Dao could truly be ranked above and below one another, with such immense gaps between them, was something Carefree Heavenly Venerate had never remotely imagined.
After all, since ancient times, no two Supremes had met. This was almost an iron law. Even now, though Carefree Heavenly Venerate reigned supreme throughout the universe and possessed enough might to overawe the Forbidden Zones, the Forbidden Zone Supremes had long since severed themselves, their lifespans and vital blood all but exhausted. They could not serve as clear points of reference.
Within the vast universe, Carefree Heavenly Venerate could not find a true opponent against whom he could compare himself and verify his attainments. Even if he had entertained some ideas in the past, he had still struggled to truly comprehend the differences between those at the Extreme Dao.
Yet today, He Mu had confirmed it for him: even Extreme Dao Supremes differed in strength. The strongest among them had even set foot upon the threshold of the Immortal Dao, while the weakest could only sever themselves in their twilight years, having accomplished little throughout their lives.
While Carefree Heavenly Venerate was still striving to digest the impact of this revelation, He Mu spoke again. This time, the subject he addressed was even more profound, directly eliciting a response from heaven and earth.
"As for whether immortals exist in this world, my answer is that they certainly do. I have seen them before, but now they no longer remain in this world. Even Supremes cannot find them.
"You should have heard certain rumors. Those are genuine history. Whether