After the Dao Court abruptly suffered a cataclysm seldom seen in any age and collapsed overnight, Crown Prince Changming was forced deep into the Netherworld by the Chongyu Demon God and the other rebels, his fate unknown.
The Myriad Heavenly Firmament Universe declared its independence one after another, bringing the ancient era to a definitive end—
As one of the Sixteen Great Heavens of the universe, Xudu Heaven could hardly remain untouched and unchanged amid these raging waves.
The old, stable order was shattered, and upheaval sprang forth.
Having lost the support of the Dao Court behind him, Xudu Heaven's Celestial Venerable could no longer counterbalance the Eight Sects and Six Schools or keep these lofty Immortal Sects with their unfathomably deep foundations in check.
Although the Celestial Venerable tried several times to consolidate his authority and rally hearts and spirits once more, the covert interference of the Eight Sects and Six Schools ensured that he never succeeded, meeting setback after setback.
The situation fell into a stalemate, treacherous as shifting waves and clouds.
Meanwhile.
With the Dao Court's deterrence gone.
Xudu was far from alone.
Throughout the Sixteen Great Heavens, weapons clashed, and campaigns of conquest knew no peace.
True Martial Heaven's Celestial Venerable took his disciples far away into Hongmeng Outer Space, respectfully seen off by the various lineages.
Imperial Pole Heaven's Celestial Venerable voluntarily relinquished his position and requested a lesser title. Several great Perfected Persons of Imperial Pole Heaven personally invited him to reside in the Most Holy Heavenly Palace, where offerings continued without cease.
Immeasurable Light Heaven's Celestial Venerable had his head touched and received the precepts, taking the name Namo Benevolent and Virtuous Light Buddha. He claimed the broadest and most fertile continent within Infinite Light as his sanctuary and thereafter paid no heed