The Five Elements Completed, the Shackles of Immortality

When the Dongfang Yueming, it returned to the base of the Coiling Dragon Pillar once more.

Shi Qing was no longer by his side.

"Hey bro! You're back!"

Hong Ling was the first to rush up, hanging herself around his neck and rubbing her little face against his chest.

"Waaah... Where did you just go? You scared me to death!"

Although Qin Rushuang and Su Wurao didn't go to such extremes, the concern in their eyes was palpable.

"Husband, are you alright?"

Looking at the women, Dongfang Yueming felt a warmth in his heart.

He gently patted Hong Ling's head, then nodded to the two women to indicate that he was alright.

Only Hong Ling felt a pang of sorrow when she saw his gentle yet somewhat "unfamiliar" gaze.

[You... still can't remember?]

[That... little tagalong who once belonged only to you in this world?]

"Gentlemen."

Dongfang Yueming surveyed the entire scene, his gaze sweeping over the Lord of Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest, the Supreme Unity Sect, and others, before slowly speaking.

He briefly explained how Shi Qing became the incarnation of the world, and the matter of the Heavenly Dao's choice.

Of course, details about his "outlier" identity were omitted.

"Hiss--!"

Upon hearing this!

The entire audience gasped!

"The world... incarnation?!"

"The Heavenly Dao... a spokesperson?!"

The Lord of the Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest and the Supreme Unity Sect exchanged a glance, both seeing deep apprehension and... awe in each other's eyes!

If the previous Dongfang Yueming was merely a stunning "peerless prodigy" who amazed them...

So now, he is a "chosen one," backed by the will of the entire world and possessing unparalleled fortune!

"Young Master!"

Without the slightest hesitation, the Lord of the Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest knelt down and shouted loudly!

"We, the entire Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest, are willing to serve you as our Lord! We will follow you for eternity!"

"We are willing to serve our young master as our master!"

Tens of thousands of powerful dragon warriors roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens!

"Good."

Dongfang Yueming nodded, without refusing.

"Back to the nest!"

Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest.

This once unassailable sacred land is now holding an unprecedentedly grand ceremony to welcome the return of their young master!

Nine dragons pull the chariot, and a golden phoenix leads the way!

Dongfang Yueming sat high on the dragon throne, receiving the worship of the masses!

Qin Rushuang, Su Wurao, Hong Ling, and other women, as the young master's "confidantes," naturally received the highest level of courtesy.

All sorts of rare and precious natural treasures were sent into their palaces like a flowing river.

Countless elders who were usually high and mighty would respectfully bow and greet them when they saw them.

"Tsk tsk, is this what it feels like to be the young master's wife?" Su Wurao lay on the soft couch made of ten-thousand-year-old warm jade, eating spiritual fruit, looking completely content. "It's... so great!"

Although Qin Rushuang was somewhat unaccustomed to this extravagant lifestyle, watching Dongfang Yueming's busy figure filled her heart with sweetness.

Only Hong Ling, though outwardly still cheerful and carefree, would always sit alone on the rooftop late at night, gazing at the starry sky in a daze.

[Hey bro... when are you finally going to remember?]

However, Dongfang Yueming was not at this moment indulging in the pleasures of love.

Inside the scripture pavilion of Ten Thousand Dragons' Nest.

He devoured those supreme scriptures that were normally taboo.

[The Light and Darkness Sacred Canon!]

[A direct path to... the realm of Human Immortal!]

[Nice one!]

Without hesitation, he entered it directly into the panel.

Afterwards, he rushed to the Supreme Unity Sect without stopping.

As the oldest sect in the Azure Realm, the Supreme Unity Sect's foundation is unfathomable!

The Supreme Unity Sect personally accompanied him and presented the sect's most core inheritance with both hands.

[The "Geng Metal Slaughter Art", the "Azure Wood Longevity Art", and the "Thick Earth Bearing All Things Scripture"!]

[Metal, Wood, Earth... the Five Elements are complete!]

Dongfang Yueming was overjoyed!

By this point, he had collected top-tier techniques for almost all the mainstream attributes: wind, thunder, sword, martial arts, water, fire, blood, dragon, light and darkness, the five elements...

"Fellow Daoist," the Supreme Unity Sect suddenly called out to him as they were about to part, his expression grave, "Do you know why, for countless years, neither my Azure Realm nor the Crimson Realm has had anyone... ascend to immortality?"

"Why?" Dongfang Yueming's heart stirred.

"Because of... restrictions!"

The Supreme Unity Sect pointed to the vast starry sky above.

"There is an invisible shackle that locks up this world!"

"Even with ordinary talent, one cannot break through this shackle and attract the ascension tribulation, even if they cultivate to the Mahayana Perfection!"

"Only... that truly one-in-a-millennium 'supreme genius'!"

"With great fearlessness, perseverance, and wisdom, I forcefully broke through this limitation and attained True Immortal!"

"As long as even one person succeeds, this shackle will loosen!"

"Only those who come later will have the chance to become immortals!"

He gazed intently at the Dongfang Yueming, his eyes filled with endless anticipation.

"And that person..."

We all feel...

"... It's you!"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yueming remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he raised his head and looked at the vast starry sky, his eyes bursting with an unprecedentedly brilliant divine light!

"Rest assured."

"This shackle..."

"... I'll break it!"