Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 284 - 255: The Illusory World (2nd Update)

Chapter 284: Chapter 255: The Illusory World (2nd Update)

The Trial Gate had been thoroughly opened, and a vast and limitless Primordial Great World was fully revealed before everyone’s eyes.

A boundless Primordial aura overwhelmed the senses, and at that moment, the six Supreme Divine Beings’ eyes shone with an unprecedented brilliance, piercing through all illusions, completely immersing themselves within.

"This is... an endless vast world, even more expansive than the Tiandu Continent, even more magnificent, even more boundless."

An Ancient Ancestor of the Tianqi Empire exclaimed in awe, unable to imagine that behind the Trial Gate lay another true ancient world, so vast and immense, so grand and continuous.

As powerful as they were, who could travel across the Eight Desolates with a mere thought and traverse the Tiandu Continent effortlessly and in no time at all, they understood that compared to the Primordial Great World behind the Trial Gate, the Tiandu Continent was simply incomparable.

This was the true ancient world.

Their eyes could see that deep within this world, amidst the endless Primordial Mountain Range, there existed terrifying Fierce Beasts one after another—Demon Dragons that could strike the Ninth Layer Heaven, Golden Ants that could upheave mountains and rivers, Ancient Divine Trees that reached the sky...

This was an extremely powerful world, inhabited by Holy Spirits far superior to those of the Tiandu Continent, with Divine Cities floating above the Heavenly Dome, capable of engulfing the myriad stars of the sky.

Even beings as strong as they were shocked and had never seen anything like it before.

But they also sensed instability in their Primordial Spirits at their brows, as if they were about to be drawn into it.

After a long while, the six Supreme Divine Beings all came to a silent comprehension of one thing, and let out a soft sigh, filled with relief, helplessness, and melancholy, even they were filled with complex emotions.

"The Primordial Great World... is nothing but an illusionary world..."

The Supreme Old Mansion Master sighed, conveying abundant meanings. This vast Primordial Great World was merely an illusion, with creatures that were not real and that could not leave to enter the Tiandu Continent.

It meant that there was no threat to the Tiandu Continent.

But, at the same time, even if they were to enter, it would be difficult for them to make any substantial progress and impossible to seek external assistance to help them resist extraterritorial enemies.

This was a reality that was both exciting and worrisome.

The Ancient Heroes were somewhat unclear, a bit perplexed. Unlike the Divine Beings who could truly probe all this, Ye Chen spoke up timely, saying, "This Primordial Great World may seem real, but it’s merely constructed by illusionary forces such as spiritual power, or the Power of Primordial Spirit, or the Divine Soul Power. A Primordial Spirit can enter it, but none of the things inside can be taken out."

Indeed, this was the true nature of the Primordial Great World, illusory and unreal.

The faces of the Ancient Heroes changed drastically. The Primordial Great World, so vast and magnificent that it made the Tiandu Continent seem negligible, was actually just a world conjured by illusory forces, which they truly found hard to believe.

Yet, whether it was the Ancient Heroes or the Supreme Divine Beings, they were mostly shocked by the existence of the Primordial Great World itself. Even if it was only an illusionary world, how was it conceived and formed into such an immeasurably vast place? None of the Divine Beings present was capable of creating such a world with their own Power of Primordial Spirit, let alone constructing a vast illusionary world like the Tiandu Academy, let alone the boundless illusionary Great World.

It was unimaginable to think of what existence could have created this.

Ye Chen said, "My fellow seniors, there’s no need to worry. What is illusionary is not necessarily useless. Existence is justified. I once heard from my master that beyond the Tiandu Continent, in the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, there exists a Shadow World, an illusionary world that is like a projection of the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, accessible only by Primordial Spirits. This illusionary great world, known to people from the Exotic Realm and the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms as—Void Sky Domain!"

"And I believe that behind the Trial Gate, this illusionary world is the legendary Void Sky Domain!"

When he spoke the words "Void Sky Domain," Ye Chen suddenly felt quite emotional, for in his past life he had once entered the Void Sky Domain, sought a truth there, broken records, and made a name for himself across the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, leaving behind a truly brilliant legacy.

Everyone was astounded, especially the several Divine Beings who, through the Hongtian Great Saint, knew the origins of Ye Chen’s master, a super being from the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, highly knowledgeable about those realms. They found Ye Chen’s words unsurprising, while only the Ancient Heroes looked puzzled.

Just who was Ye Chen’s Master.

The Supreme Old Mansion Master spoke softly, "Ye, please tell us more about the Void Sky Domain so that we all can fully understand it."

The Void Sky Domain might be related to the future of the Tiandu Continent, so they had no choice but to be cautious.

Ye Chen naturally didn’t decline and said, "The Void Sky Domain, within the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, can be entered by anyone who has condensed a Primordial Spirit. Its domain is boundless, and its origin is no longer mentioned; it is told that since ancient times, it is an illusionary world created by a supreme existence of a past epoch within the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms. All of this has been difficult to record."

"Once a Primordial Spirit enters the Void Sky Domain, it’s as if their True Body has entered, with no difference felt, and once slain, it will perish. Inside exist powerhouses of the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, also known as the Exotic Realm’s supreme beings. Divine Spirits are numerous, and there are even invincible beings beyond the Divine Spirits, some of whom reside permanently within the Void Sky Domain. Because the Void Sky Domain is a mysterious and powerful illusionary world, one cannot assume there are no dangers because it is illusionary."

"However, with danger comes opportunity. Inside are many powerhouses of the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms, powerful Mysterious Skill Scriptures, powerful Divine Power spells, powerful cultivation methods, including those of the Primordial Spirit. It has everything one could ask for, far surpassing our Tiandu Continent. As long as one successfully obtains the scriptures and Divine Power, our realm’s strength may leap forward, and we might have a much better chance in the upcoming Heaven Punishment battle."

The Divine Spirits and Ancient Heroes were shocked by the revelation. Could the Void Sky Domain truly contain so many opportunities? If so, by obtaining them, could they significantly enhance the strength of the Tiandu Continent and fortify their capabilities to resist the Exotic Realm?

But it also highlighted the dangers. If their Primordial Spirits were destroyed there, they could not be revived, and not even an Immortal Body would be of any use.

This was the very nature of crisis.

The Supreme Old Mansion Master sighed and said, "Although it is dangerous, we cannot hesitate any longer. The battle of Heaven Punishment is imminent, and we have seen how terrible the Exotic Realm is, truly too powerful. Our chances of victory are slim, so we might as well take a chance."

"What the Mansion Master said makes sense. I agree as well," spoke up the Hall Master of the Martial God Temple.

"Good!"

"It should be so!"

Several Divine Spirits voiced their agreement. At this point, there really was no other choice.

Then the Hongtian Great Saint said, "This time, let me enter the Void Sky Domain alone. Among us, I am the one who is least concerned, without the protection of any super forces, and also suffering from a Dao injury. My time is short. To this day, I haven’t found the Nine Heavens Orchid Grass that’s over five thousand years old. I fear I may not live much longer, so let me go alone."

Ye Chen was startled; wasn’t the Hongtian Great Saint asking those Divine Spirits for the Nine Heavens Orchid Grass? If they had it, they surely wouldn’t refuse to give it.

The Divine Ancestor of the Soaring Dragon Empire sighed, "Hongtian, I’m truly sorry. If I hadn’t used it three years ago, you wouldn’t be in this situation. It’s my fault."

The other Divine Spirits fell silent. Everyone was aware of the severity of the Hongtian Great Saint’s injury; no one wanted to see his injury erupt and watch him pass away, as he was also an indispensable force in the upcoming battle of Heaven Punishment.

Truly powerful Divine Spirits on the Tiandu Continent were rare, and the loss of each one was catastrophic.

The Hongtian Great Saint shook his head and didn’t blame anyone. The Supreme Old Mansion Master also stepped forward, and several other Divine Ancestors expressed their desire to go as well.

However, the Hongtian Great Saint objected, saying, "The Old Mansion Master controls the origin of the Trial World, not to mention being among the strongest of us; you cannot go. Besides, the rest of you have descendants to look after, whereas I, from the Demon Beast Mountain Range, do not vie for dominion, just occupying a territory, without many misgivings, so it’d be best for me to go."

"Besides, powerful beings from the Exotic Realm may invade our realm during this period, so your presence here is needed; we cannot be careless."

Ultimately, it was decided that the Hongtian Great Saint would go to the Void Sky Domain alone, but Ye Chen stepped forward and said, "Senior Hongtian, you should not go alone; we will also go. Regarding the Void Sky Domain, because of my teacher’s legacy, I am more familiar with it than anyone. Moreover, these individuals..."

He gestured towards several Ancient Heroes and said, "Didn’t it say they all harbor hopes beyond Divine Spirits? Perhaps the answer lies within the Void Sky Domain."

Everyone was shaken, their eyes blazing with enthusiasm. Ye Chen’s words were reasonable, and the Ancient Heroes, too, wanted to witness the Void Sky Domain, naturally showing no signs of fear.

In the end, the Hongtian Great Saint decided to lead the six young Supreme Powerhouses to set off into the mysterious Void Sky Domain.

"Depart!"

The seven of them sat in meditation, with their Primordial Spirits emerging from the center of their brows and rushing into the Trial Gate!