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Chapter 1778: Chapter 458: Heavenly Ascension Road (Part 2)

"I heard it’s random, I didn’t expect it to appear in such a prominent place this time."

"It seems there’s going to be a lot of commotion this time."

Many figures from the Fifth and Sixth Heaven Domains quickly headed toward the First Heaven Domain upon hearing the news.

"The First Heaven Domain?"

Lin Zhexuan, who was hunting in the Second Heaven Domain, was momentarily stunned when he heard the news, then rejoiced greatly. Previously, he was worried that this Heavenly Ascension Road would appear in the Deep Heaven Domain, in which case he wouldn’t even have a chance to glimpse it. But now, it was appearing in the nearest First Heaven Domain.

"Could it be that fate favors me?"

Lin Zhexuan was filled with joy. Although the Chaos Law he had tempered was low and he couldn’t compete with the top monsters this time, it was said that the test of the Heavenly Ascension Road was not just about cultivation. If he could gain the Heavenly Heart’s favor, he could ascend against the current and receive the Heavenly Dao’s protection!

According to recorded rumors, there was someone with an extremely low cultivation who, after stepping on the Heavenly Road, was favored by the Heavenly Dao, soaring all the way to the highest peak, and ultimately proving the Heavenly Heart to become the Emperor!

That Emperor was a Great Emperor from ten thousand years ago, who was unknown before becoming an Emperor, but after proving the Dao with the Heavenly Heart, became known across the True Realm’s Four Domains.

Swoosh!

Lin Zhexuan’s silhouette flickered as he swiftly headed out.

Meanwhile, Su Wanqing and others in the Second Heaven Domain also heard the news and promptly set off.

"It’s actually in the First Heaven Domain."

In the First Heaven Domain, Gu Yan, Yue Xi, and others were already there, along with Sword Heart, Ming Yue, and others scattered on different lands.

Upon receiving the news, they were pleasantly surprised. If it were in the Deep Heaven Domain, they wouldn’t dare approach, as encountering a Chaos Dao Seed ambush there would mean death. But the First Heaven Domain was indeed a heaven-sent opportunity.

"Let’s go, we shall head there too."

Gu Yan said to Yue Xi, both a bit excited. Whether they could reach the top was one thing, but coming here was worthwhile.

As people from various domains rushed to the First Heaven Domain, Luo Ningshuang and Su Wanyi, who had just left the Ninth Heaven Domain, also received the news, and were pleasantly surprised.

Unexpectedly, just after leaving the Ninth Heaven Domain, they encountered the news of the Heavenly Road’s emergence.

"It’s in the First Heaven Domain, let’s go."

Luo Ningshuang quickly set off, afraid of being late.

After all, they were the main forces in this Heavenly Road competition. Others rushing here were mostly just to join the excitement and try their luck. To hope for recognition from the Heavenly Road like the legendary Emperor from ten thousand years ago, turning from obscurity to proving the Heavenly Heart, was purely wishful thinking.

Such luck happening once in ten thousand years is already rare enough, expecting a second time?

"It’s finally appeared."

Xue Consort’s eyes brightened slightly upon hearing the news, and she immediately headed out with her maid.

She suddenly thought of Li Hao and the Divine Venerable who had previously fought right before her eyes and then left. She didn’t know the result of their battle, but the Domain Artifact had already been used; there would be fewer scruples on the Heavenly Road.

"How foolish..."

She shook her head slightly, feeling as if her opponents had just decreased by two.

"The Heavenly Road has appeared, hurry, let’s go too."

Youths from the Chaos Red Demon Clan and others also quickly headed out.

As everyone flocked over, the fortune and excitement of the Endless Heavenly Domain all flowed towards an unremarkable piece of land in the First Heaven Domain.

However, now above this land stood a majestic Heavenly Road reaching into the sky, leading to mysterious, unknown space-time, seemingly connecting to the Heavenly Dao before it. It had long become extremely conspicuous, like a pillar of light ascending to the heavens, illuminating the entire First Heaven Domain.

When Su Wanyi arrived at the destination, she saw the towering Heavenly Road and dozens of giants at its base in prison garb, wrapped in chains. She was somewhat shocked, despite having heard the rumors before; seeing it with her own eyes was still somewhat astonishing.

She recalled the words of her master, the Chaos Immortal Emperor, who said these giants supporting the Heavenly Road were from a certain family of the ancient Chaos Clan, punished for betraying the Heavenly Dao, eternally suppressed, and were all of the Quasi-Emperor Realm!

"As many as 72 Quasi-Emperor Realm..."

Su Wanyi was deeply shaken. Outside, though the Quasi-Emperor Realm was not as lofty as the Immortal Emperor, the entire True Realm combined might not have so many Quasi-Emperor Realm!

It was known that the Su Family had only three Quasi-Emperor Realm members. Besides her father, there were two others, one of whom, like her ancestor Su Jiuzhe, was in deep sleep for years, while the other guarded the frontier, being her father’s great-grandfather.

And with such strength, the Su Family was already a top family in the Northern Domain. Yet here were as many as 72 Quasi-Emperor Realms!

"Looking back ten thousand years ago, before the Ancient Demon War, any family with more than ten Quasi-Emperor Realms was already considered a major force."

Su Wanyi thought to herself.

Before the Ancient Demon War, the True Realm was extremely prosperous. Having a dozen Quasi-Emperor Realms in a major family was not unusual. But after the war ended, many Quasi-Emperors fell, as did the Immortal Emperors. The lucky ones could be reincarnated; the unlucky had their Soul Hearts wither, forever falling into the Mo River.

"These were Quasi-Emperor Realms suppressed here from much earlier..."

Su Wanyi took a deep look. Even though suppressed by the Heavenly Road, the presence of 72 Quasi-Emperor Realms was still profoundly impressive.

By this time, many brave elites had already begun to climb the Heavenly Road.

"Let’s go, we should head up too."

Said Luo Ningshuang.

Su Wanyi, however, didn’t immediately move but instead scanned the crowd and said, "Wait, let me first go and bring my younger sisters."

"You want to bring them to the top too?"

Luo Ningshuang was momentarily taken aback and frowned as she asked.

It was hard enough to reach the top alone, let alone bring others along.

Though Su Wanyi’s younger sisters were also her junior sisters, all highly gifted, they hadn’t matured yet, and this was evidently not their time.

"I want to take them for a stretch. Not in hopes of reaching the top, but they could gain more understanding by moving a bit higher."

Su Wanyi said, wanting to help her younger sisters as much as possible.

Luo Ningshuang raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "Then you go ahead, I won’t wait for you."

Su Wanyi glanced at her and said, "I’ll catch up with you, and then we can go together."

"We’ll see if you can catch up."

Luo Ningshuang’s attitude had already cooled. The previous alliance in the Ninth Heaven Domain was for mutual support, but now on the Heavenly Road, if not for external forces, they were indeed competitors.

Su Wanyi understood this and didn’t say more, bidding her farewell immediately before heading off to find Su Wanqing and others.

Soon, she found Su Wanqing and her younger sisters in the crowd.

They were below the Heavenly Road trying to get closer, but the crowd was dense, with countless people vying as if a waterfall flowed backward into a pool of spray. In this scramble, Immortal Techniques were ringing out, and many had already begun to fight.

Su Wanyi couldn’t help but shake her head. These people struggled intensely even though they had little chance of reaching the top, let alone attempting to climb the summit.

As Su Wanyi hurried over, Luo Ningshuang also rushed towards the Heavenly Road.

But just then, a figure arrived beside Luo Ningshuang and exclaimed with joy, "Senior Sister Nine!"

Luo Ningshuang frowned, turned to look, and found it was her junior brother Lin Zhexuan.

Her expression didn’t soften but simply asked, "What is it?"

"Senior Sister Nine, you weren’t hurt in the Deep Heaven Domain, were you? I’ve been worried about you. I’m glad to finally see you..."

Before Lin Zhexuan could finish, Luo Ningshuang interrupted curtly, "I’m fine."

Lin Zhexuan was taken aback, noting her drastically different demeanor. His expression was uncertain, not knowing how he had offended her.

However, he couldn’t mind that now and whispered, "Senior Sister Nine, are you also going to the Heavenly Road? If so, would you..."

"This opportunity is too great for you to handle, even for me."

Luo Ningshuang understood his intent and left a sentence behind before dashing away in a streak of light.

Simultaneously, from other areas, numerous figures suddenly surged out, displaying terrifying momentum, sweeping up like dark clouds towards the Heavenly Road.

"Everyone, move aside!"

A thunderous shout came from the sky, causing the clamoring crowd to tremble throughout.

Following it, several large-bodied Chaos Ancient Clan members unveiled their true forms, swiftly charging towards the Heavenly Road like giant beasts soaring through the sky, their shadows casting over the land.