The Immeasurable Saint Emperor quickly added:
"However, these are all my deductions and may not be the truth, but what is certain is that the Origin Principle must exist, otherwise these other worlds would not have risked so much to invade a top-tier Source World like ours."
Upon hearing the Immeasurable Saint Emperor's deduction, Han Xuanji was deeply shaken.
He probably knows what this so-called system really is.
The Origin Principle may reside within him.
According to the Immeasurable Saint Emperor, the reason why the Origin World is more powerful than the Source World is essentially because there is an Origin Principle present there.
Normally, mastering the Origin World means mastering the Origin Principle, which grants the power to break the rules of the Source World, enter the ultimate realm, and become an absolute powerhouse above infinite worlds— the Origin Sovereign.
Although Han Xuanji didn't know why the Origin Principle was on him and had transformed into a system.
But he quickly thought of the legendary Sage King Wendao was rumored to have reached the Supreme Realm.
This is absolutely inseparable from this supreme powerhouse who exists only in legends.
It seems the other party may not have succeeded in breaking through, or perhaps they did succeed but didn't have time to become the Origin Sovereign, and unexpectedly obtained the Origin Principle.
Han Xuanji tried to ask the system, but the system did not respond.
But he felt he should have the truth.
Han Xuanji simply asked the Immeasurable Saint Emperor about this "encyclopedia":
"Hasn't the Sage King Wendao already entered the Supreme Realm? Hasn't he tried to control the Eternal Divine Tree?"
Faced with Han Xuanji's doubts, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor also frankly stated:
" The Sage King Wendao was indeed the most likely person in history to become the Origin Sovereign, but he failed."
"It failed?"
Han Xuanji was puzzled.
"That's right. According to the words left by the first Saint Emperor, the Sage King Wendao had already stepped halfway into the Supreme level, but just then, a large-scale invasion by powerful beings from other worlds occurred. Several terrifyingly powerful beings who controlled the Source World descended and attempted to seize the Eternal Divine Tree Eternal Divine Tree."
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor, with a solemn expression, said:
"If the Eternal Divine Tree is destroyed, then our Source World will also be directly destroyed. At that time, all living beings will perish along with the destruction of the Source World. Even Saint King -level powerhouses will be greatly affected."
Will the world end?
Han Xuanji took a deep breath, realizing just how terrifying that scene was.
This Source World contains countless living beings.
I don't know what kind of depraved person would do such a thing.
However, considering the Infinite True Realm, being named after infinity implies infinite possibilities.
There must be people who are capable of doing such a thing.
"I don't know the specifics, but I do know that the Sage King Wendao ultimately protected the Eternal Divine Tree, but he also died. You know what happened after that."
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor's expression was somewhat grave:
"In short, that battle was extremely fierce. Even the Absolute Peak Saint King suffered heavy losses. It was during this opportunity that the remaining Eternal Deity signed an alliance with us."
"I see."
Han Xuanji also realized the current predicament of cultivators on the Eternal Continent, and the Dark Forest Principle made sense in that.
The invasion of the Eternal Continent by powerful beings from other worlds was both for their own benefit and out of concern that a ruler-level powerhouse might emerge on the Eternal Continent.
The ruler of the Source World can only unleash supreme combat power within its own world, while the ruler of the origin world can break the shackles of the Source World and is capable of killing the ruler of the Source World. Moreover, the ruler of the Origin World is absolutely invincible within its own world, which means it is invincible.
No wonder the powerful beings from other worlds are so worried.
Put yourself in their shoes. If your neighbor could come knocking on your door with a gun at any time, but you could stay in your own house and Undying, you would be scared too.
However, the words of the Immeasurable Saint Emperor also indirectly explained why the Origin Principle was present in him.
It must be related to that great battle back then.
Han Xuanji remained silent for a moment, reviewing the information he had just received in his mind, and then suddenly asked:
"Why can't cultivators tolerate Eternal Deity anymore?"
He asked directly, his tone carrying a hint of contemplation.
Why choose this particular time to attack the Eternal Deity?
Han Xuanji was also somewhat speechless. He was currently in a period of rapid growth, and the start of the war inexplicably made him a little nervous.
Although the simulation showed that it wouldn't affect him.
Upon hearing this, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor remained silent for a moment before speaking:
"Because the powerful beings from another world can't wait any longer."
His voice was a few decibels deeper than before:
"They fear that if Origin Sovereign were to truly emerge in our Origin World, we would surely face retaliation."
In recent years, the alliance of powerful beings from other worlds has been infiltrating the Eternal Continent more and more frequently. Knowing the potential of our cultivator civilization, they have begun to spread information about our Origin World, attracting more powerful beings.
Even some of them are powerhouses at the level of rulers of Source World.
Han Xuanji frowned slightly and pressed for an answer:
"There shouldn't be any other Origin Sovereign, right?"
He asked cautiously, after all, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor had just mentioned the power of the Origin Sovereign, and needless to say, the Origin Sovereign must be a rare existence even in the Infinite True Realm.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor shook his head and continued:
"Even the ruler of Origin World can only control one Origin Principle. Traveling to other Origin World is also very dangerous, and I have never heard of the existence of other Origin Sovereign."
Even if there were such a powerful figure, negotiating with him would be too dangerous.
Information about the Origin Sovereign in the Infinite True Realm is extremely scarce; even the rulers of the Source World dare not communicate with such a powerful being who could easily kill them.
Han Xuanji's mind raced, piecing together the information, and he said:
"So, the war was actually to create stronger beings, and the Eternal Plan was also to cultivate an unparalleled powerhouse, or rather, Origin Sovereign?"
The war was actually intended to better cultivate stronger individuals, just like the Eternal Plan.
The civilization of cultivators has been waiting, waiting for someone who can step into the Supreme Realm, then control the Eternal Divine Tree, and become the Origin Sovereign.
But the powerful beings from other worlds couldn't wait any longer; they feared this person might actually appear.
"That's right."
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor affirmed his answer, and looked at Han Xuanji with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes:
"And you are the one I feel is most likely to become the Origin Sovereign."
If you can reach the Supreme Realm, master the divine tree, and become the ruler, then our cultivator civilization will be completely safe and will not have to worry about being invaded.
He spoke in a very calm tone, without any grandiloquent or impassioned manner, but it was precisely this simplicity that made Han Xuanji feel that it carried immense weight.
Throughout the long ages, the greater the power of a cultivator, the greater their responsibility, constantly worrying that powerful beings from other worlds would annihilate the Eternal Continent.
Even if many Saint King or Supreme Powerhouses are born, there is still danger if there is no Origin Sovereign of one's own.
Only by giving birth to the Origin Sovereign can we truly achieve a permanent solution.
Therefore, the civilization of cultivators is actually very united.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor continued, his tone unusually solemn:
"The nine supreme powers also strictly forbid killing the peerless geniuses of other powers."
Because every peerless genius is a potential candidate for domination, a savior.
"Whether it's the selection battle or the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet, killing is strictly prohibited!"
Han Xuanji nodded. The rules of the competitions he had participated in before all stated that no one could be killed.
That's not just for show; there are really powerful figures watching over you at all times. If you deliberately disobey, you will be severely punished.
However, if a fight breaks out in private, then it doesn't matter.
Even if there's no real grudge, we should still make them put down their weapons and talk things over.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor said calmly:
"That's the bottom line set by the Sage King Wendao, and it's a consensus among all cultivators."
Every prodigy could be the hope for saving the world in the future, and no one dares to gamble on that.
(The system's reasons have been explained. I'll be updating three times a day this month to speed up the completion. There won't be any more nested storylines or map changes later. Origin Sovereign is the ultimate goal.)