The Emperor Road Appears: Hold This and Go Wherever You Please

Beyond the Dragon Race.

In the vast expanse of the world, someone glanced back at the somewhat chaotic scene behind them and gently shook their head.

"I never imagined it would end so abruptly."

"I thought that even if we couldn't achieve a great victory, at least we would have made some progress, but this is all?"

He wasn't the only one to express similar sentiments.

In fact, at this moment, the vast majority of people are thinking similar things.

Putting everything else aside, they were all full of confidence before they came.

Even knowing their own strength was not great, the Human Race had four top-tier powers leading the charge, plus so many other forces—how could their scale be considered small?

How could dealing with the Beast Race be considered bad?

But given the current situation...

In reality, it seems to be a blow to the Beast Race.

Well, it wasn't exactly effective, but it was practically nonexistent.

Who would dare to imagine that?

With so Human Race warriors gathered together, they still failed to kill even a single sacred beast.

Although the Beast Race have strong regenerative abilities, they shouldn't be able to recover to this extent.

Many other Beast Race were killed, but how could they compare to the Sacred Beast Race?

In the end, they didn't gain much benefit, but instead lost a lot of effort and resources.

"Ugh, what a hassle."

Someone shook their head and sighed softly.

"I think wiping out the Beast Race is going to be a long shot."

It may not matter if one person has such thoughts. But when many people have this mentality, or even when it becomes a common state, the overall atmosphere and mental outlook become immediately apparent.

In the void, the figure glanced at the departing Human Race cultivators from all sides, then gently shook his head.

"I have lived so many lifetimes and witnessed so many battles between humans and beasts."

"But you lot, you really are the worst people I've ever seen in your lifetime."

In the past, there were also many major conflicts between Human Race and Beast Race.

But the Beast Race's advantages are far greater than they are now, and the Human Race have never before suffered losses instead of gains.

However, the figure smiled.

"That's not necessarily a bad thing."

He glanced intently at the Dragon Race.

"The situation has changed so drastically; it seems the person behind you is definitely involved."

"I can bring the Human Race along, or I can leave them behind. But if you continue to keep a low profile like this, then it'll be those other factions' turn to reap the benefits."

Having said that, the figure withdrew its gaze.

To be honest, through countless reincarnations, he has accumulated quite a few good things.

Although many things cannot follow him to the next life, he has the memories, and he knows the way very well.

You might worry about someone else getting there first, but it doesn't matter. Once you know the location and the method, even if someone else gets there first in the next life, it won't be your turn.

Of course, to be honest, he wouldn't have intended to give these things to anyone before.

But nowadays, no matter how valuable something is, if you can't use it yourself, it's far less valuable than one or more things that you can actually use.

Now both sides are in the shadows.

There always need to be some visible ponies to cross the river; the taller the pony, the deeper the river it can wade through.

"They're gone."

The figure shook his head, not wanting to think about it any further, and then left.

Just as the figure departed, a gaze also returned from the spot where the figure had left.

The figure was not in the void, but on a nearly desolate piece of land.

His clothes were simple, and his face was thin. At first glance, he looked like a very energetic old man.

His gaze remained calmly fixed on the direction of the Dragon Race. After a while, he turned his gaze away and gently shook his head.

"The world is not like it used to be."

"If you keep making a scene, you'll likely have to bear the consequences yourselves."

"The past is truly the past."

After speaking, the old man seemed to sigh softly, as if moved by a sigh.

"Yes, the past must eventually become the past. So many years have passed; it's time to let bygones be bygones."

After saying that, the figure closed its eyes.

After a moment, he shook his head again and said:

"Indeed, the idea that letting go makes it easier to break through is still too idealistic."

"Forget it, I shouldn't dwell on it anymore. I should go back and take a look."

After saying this, he murmured softly, his voice sounding obscure and difficult to understand, but it did not cause any unusual changes.

The old man vanished the moment he uttered his last word.

Swish!

In the Land of the Four Directions, above the Five Symbols Sect, the old man's figure appeared out of thin air.

He glanced at the small sect below, and a hint of appreciation appeared on his face.

"To maintain such composure and achieve such success in a place like this is truly commendable."

"It's just a pity. You weren't so lucky; you missed the right time. Otherwise, you could have reached the pinnacle like that little guy, through countless cycles of reincarnation."

After saying that, the old man appeared in the Five Symbols Sect.

The figure that appeared out of nowhere immediately alerted Cang Wenyu, Xu Kun, and other core members of the Five Symbols Sect.

Everyone looked at the old man, and then Cang Wenyu spoke up:

"Where do you come from, senior? And what brings you to my Five Symbols Sect?"

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled.

"As a second-best option, it's better to focus our efforts on striving for the top."

However, everyone has their own aspirations, and it's impossible to force someone to have them.

"You've chosen a good place. It may not be as good as before, but it should be sufficient for you."

After a pause, the old man glanced at the somewhat bewildered crowd and chuckled:

"Sometimes I just like to reason with people. Just listen, but I won't let you listen for nothing."

"The Emperor Road has appeared; with this item, you may roam freely."

After speaking, the old man flicked his finger, and a rectangular wooden plaque appeared in his hand, which he then presented to Cang Wenyu.

"The Emperor Road?"

Everyone looked puzzled, yet sensed that something was probably not simple.

After a moment, Cang Wenyu asked:

"So, senior, you mean...?"

The old man waved his hand.

"I'm going back, you stay here. I've explained my reasons, and you've listened. I've given you the things, so just take them. It's that simple."

"They're gone."

After saying this, Lao Tzu's figure fell downwards. The moment he touched the ground, he disappeared completely, while the ground remained unchanged.

Everyone's gaze immediately sharpened, and they turned to look at Cang Wenyu, saying:

"Sect Master, could this be aimed at the Ancestor?"

Cang Wenyu frowned, glanced at the sign, picked it up, and then said:

"Wait, I'll go ask."

Before long, Cang Wenyu's face showed even more disbelief.

"The ancestor went around asking around, but no one noticed this old man... Truly, there are always people more capable than you, and there are always higher levels to reach. There are even more talented people than the ancestor himself."

After making a remark, Cang Wenyu carefully examined the wooden plaque and suddenly smiled:

"It seems this so-called Emperor Road is nothing but a charade. The cards are already in hand before it even begins."

"Since I'm left to decide, there's nothing to hesitate about. Aside from the Changzhi, I doubt anyone else can pull off anything more."