Chapter 2371 Returning to Old Grounds, Unfathomable
Arriving at the old land, I stepped straight in.
Chen Qingyuan and An Xiruo held each other's hands tightly and strode forward.
Having seen it so many times, Wang Taohua had gotten used to it.
Passing through countless layers of red mist, we reached the very end of the old land.
We encountered no problems along the way and everything went very smoothly.
When guests arrived, Emperor Taiwei immediately noticed and lifted the restrictions, allowing them to pass freely.
Reaching the depths of the ancient land, Chen Qingyuan looked up and saw the core of the star. Then, with a solemn expression, he bowed deeply and said, "I have come uninvited; please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities."
The voice of the Great Emperor Taiwei then rang out.
Buzz! Whoosh!
A bridge shrouded in red mist, starting from Chen Qingyuan's location, leads directly to the Star Core of Time, high above.
Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan stepped onto the bridge and walked forward.
An Xiruo and Wang Taohua remained where they were, quietly watching this scene unfold.
clatter! clatter!
The bridge was sturdy and did not sway at all.
The red mist on both sides surged from time to time, containing the meaning of the ultimate path.
Before long, Chen Qingyuan reached the end of the bridge. He was only ten thousand feet away from the core of the star.
Whoosh——
Suddenly, a strong wind arose.
The bridge disintegrated, and the red mist moved with the wind, tightly enveloping Chen Qingyuan and constructing a closed, independent space in just a few breaths.
An Xiruo and Wang Taohua, who were outside the fog, could not see the scenery clearly.
In the isolated world of dense fog, Chen Qingyuan observed the changes in his surroundings with a calm and unperturbed mind.
This was the work of the Great Emperor Taiwei; there could be no danger involved.
If even the Great Emperor Taiwei cannot be trusted, then there are very few people in this world who can be trusted.
Deng!
A few breaths later, the void directly in front of Chen Qingyuan slightly distorted, and a majestic figure appeared.
An avatar of the Great Emperor Taiwei was formed.
Its true form remains within the core of the star and has no immediate plans to enter the mortal world.
Now is not the best time; we need to wait a while longer.
Although this embodiment of the rule was rather blurry and its appearance was unclear, the power it exuded was extremely oppressive, causing Chen Qingyuan's soul to tremble slightly, as if he were seeing a god.
"sit!"
The voice of the Taiwei Emperor was imbued with ineffable supreme rules, and as soon as he uttered a word, all paths converged upon him.
As soon as he spoke, two prayer mats made of interwoven red mist appeared in the void, several tens of feet apart.
Chen Qingyuan sat down on a nearby futon, straightened his back, and gazed at the legendary being directly in front of him.
The two were on the same level, their eyes meeting, the atmosphere heavy.
Even though this was just an avatar of the Great Emperor Taiwei, it gave people a sense of unfathomable depth. Especially his eyes, which were as empty as a chaotic abyss, and when his gaze moved, it revealed the cosmic rhythm of the birth and death of stars.
"You...have seen him?"
After a moment of silence, Emperor Taiwei stared at Chen Qingyuan directly in front of him, opened his mouth and exhaled, his voice low and hoarse.
The reason for creating a closed space is to discuss taboo topics, ensure safety, and prevent any trouble.
"Him?" Chen Qingyuan didn't react immediately, his brows furrowing and a look of doubt on his face. The next moment, he understood what the Taiwei Emperor meant and nodded, "Yes."
A hint of surprise flashed deep in Chen Qingyuan's eyes.
Such a secret matter could not escape the eyes of Emperor Taiwei.
His abilities are unfathomable.
His eyes seemed to see through everything in the world.
"You knew of his existence?"
Chen Qingyuan became extremely curious about this matter.
"It was discovered hundreds of years ago."
Emperor Taiwei regarded Chen Qingyuan as a friend and replied truthfully.
The "he" the two were talking about was Emperor Qiheng.
He said that the throne is a shackle, and the further one goes, the harder it is to break.
When the topic turned to taboo subjects, Chen Qingyuan tensed up and spoke solemnly.
"He's right."
The voice of the Great Emperor Taiwei seemed to come from another dimension, ethereal and deep, spanning thousands of feet of valleys and sweeping across the yellow sand plains.
Ding-a-tat!
Upon hearing this, a thread in Chen Qingyuan's heart trembled slightly, and his gaze sharpened, focusing on a single point.
Noticing the unusual expression on Chen Qingyuan's face, the Taiwei Emperor spoke in detail: "Having reached the pinnacle of the Emperor's Path, one's connection with this world is extremely close. If one wishes to glimpse even greater vistas, one must sever this invisible shackle."
"All of Mu Cangyan's efforts are aimed at breaking free of his shackles and ascending to the path of immortality."
With each word uttered by the Great Emperor Taiwei, countless fireflies flickered around him. Each firefly symbolized an ancient star, containing the infinite mysteries of the universe's origin.
Through Mu Cangyan's painstaking planning over millions of years, it is evident how strong this shackle is.
Chen Qingyuan remained silent for a long time, then slowly said, “He said that by forming one’s own lineage, one can break free from the shackles and ascend directly to the realm above the Emperor’s Path without any further obstacles.”
"He's right."
Emperor Taiwei strongly agreed with Emperor Qiheng's views.
"To his knowledge, only one person has accomplished this throughout the vast history of China."
Chen Qingyuan continued this topic and explored it in depth.
"The progenitor of the gods."
The Great Emperor Taiwei revealed the truth in a single sentence.
"You know this too?"
Chen Qingyuan asked in surprise.
"It's not hard to guess."
Throughout history, only the ancient gods have stood above all other races, with unique opportunities to attain enlightenment in every era, reaching the pinnacle and enjoying unparalleled glory.
It was not until the appearance of Emperor Qiheng that the ancient gods were banished to the mortal realm.
If we're talking about who in the Divine Continent can reach the level of an Emperor, it's most likely the progenitor of the Divine Race; that would be more logical.
"I am very curious about something and would like to ask Your Majesty for clarification."
Chen Qingyuan muttered.
Emperor Taiwei: "Speak."
"Who is stronger, you or him?"
Chen Qingyuan had pondered this question for a long time, and his answer leaned towards Emperor Qiheng, but he still wanted to ask one more question to get a definite result.
"When he was alive, I might have been able to compete with him. After he died, I am far inferior to him."
Despite Emperor Taiwei's long stay deep within the old land, he has come to control many forbidden secrets and taboos over the years.
"After his death, you are far inferior?" Chen Qingyuan was completely puzzled: "What do you mean?"
You'll understand later.
If the conversation continues, it will delve into deeper matters. It's not that the Great Emperor Taiwei is deliberately concealing things, but rather that Chen Qingyuan hasn't even reached the Emperor's Realm yet, so knowing these things wouldn't be a good thing.
"All right!"
Since the Great Emperor Taiwei had said so, Chen Qingyuan had no choice but to suppress his curiosity.
The answers to some questions can only be found when one has sufficient strength.
"You're planning to take this route?"
Emperor Taiwei carefully observed Chen Qingyuan and was able to detect a trace of unusual Dao.
Half of this Dao trace transcended the original order of Shenzhou, while the other half was tightly bound by the rules of this world.
