Monsters Are Coming
Chapter 302 - 136 Ascension After_4

Chapter 302: Chapter 136 Ascension After_4

Seeing this, the Heavenly Soldier sighed deeply.

Who would have thought that the sect had such a senior who willingly gave up the orthodox path to ascend to the higher realms, choosing to wither and die like a mortal?

Yet behind this sentiment, the Heavenly Soldier’s heart remained unwavering.

Though the worldly concerns were memorable, his dao heart was resolute, and the Immortal Realm was the goal he relentlessly pursued.

Now that he was a Half-Step Immortal, how could he possibly give up?

Raising his head to look out the window.

The night had already fallen outside, fireflies flitting among the bamboo grove like specks of starlight, complemented by the warm light emanating from the pavilion inside, creating a harmonious scene.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he took a deep breath and left quietly as a streak of flowing light.

In the following days, the Heavenly Soldier began to make arrangements for his affairs.

He compiled his lifelong knowledge into a book and stored it in the Hidden Truth Pavilion, for the sect’s disciples to study and observe, leaving a path to immortality for future generations.

The day before the appointed day of ascension, the Heavenly Soldier summoned the sect’s disciples and his descendants of the same lineage to the main hall before the sect.

Sitting cross-legged in the air, the Heavenly Soldier calmly spoke of parting.

As his gaze swept across the descendants and sect disciples, a tinge of reluctance arose in the Heavenly Soldier’s heart, but even more so was the yearning for the higher realm.

As the farewell approached, like the predecessors who ascended in past generations, he left a cautionary message for the sect disciples:

"For those of us who pursue cultivation, after enduring countless hardships, we finally have this opportunity to ascend. Looking back at the path we traveled, all are tests of character and wisdom. As I depart, I leave behind a few words, hoping you younger generations will remember them:

"Firstly, cultivation is not achieved in a day; perseverance is required. Do not abandon the path due to temporary setbacks. The road is long and far-reaching; only by never forgetting the original aspiration can one ultimately reach the other shore."

"Secondly, harbor benevolent thoughts and form good relationships widely. Between heaven and earth, causes and effects circulate; sowing good seeds yields good results. With a compassionate heart, one can perceive the true essence of all things in the world."

"Thirdly, nurture the heart as the foundation, with virtue as equally important. The path of cultivation is not only an improvement of realms but also a sublimation of character. Cultivating virtue leads to mastering higher realms without losing oneself."

"Fourthly, do not be arrogant or impetuous; be humble and introspective. On the path of cultivation, temptations and trials coexist. Only by maintaining a humble heart and often reflecting upon oneself can one avoid going astray."

"Fifthly, cherish the sect and friends, and broadly disseminate the teachings. Though ascension is beautiful, the affections of the mortal world are also genuine. In pursuing personal cultivation, one should not forget to give back to the sect and do one’s utmost to pave the way for those who come after."

"Though I am leaving, I hope you successors can inherit our ambitions, continue advancing on this path of cultivation, surpass yourselves, and ultimately ascend to the heavens."

The next day, numerous racial forces gathered at the highest peak.

Monster cultivators, demon cultivators, god cultivators, corpse cultivators... powerful beings from all races were present to witness the awe-inspiring moment of the Heavenly Soldier’s shattering and ascension.

At the foot of the mountain, the beings of each race had gathered into a sea of people. They either knelt or stood, devoutly gazing at the mountaintop, their eyes shimmering with worship and longing for the supreme power.

The Heavenly Soldier’s figure appeared at this moment, wearing a long robe with black cloud patterns, suspended in the air like a sun, surrounded by a layer of dazzling golden light.

Gazing over the earth, the Heavenly Soldier felt a surge of pride within:

"Fellow daoists, I am going."

As his voice fell, the Heavenly Soldier finally released the world-rejecting force he had been constantly suppressing. Instantly, brilliant auroras appeared in the sky, as if miracles had descended, making the entire heaven and earth seem dreamlike and illusory. Under the illumination of this light, the souls of the onlooking racial beings seemed to be purified by the power of the higher realm, forgetting past enmities between races, and jointly immersing in this sacred and solemn moment.

Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed from the sky.

Immediately, a dazzling light burst forth from the Heavenly Soldier, straight towards the firmament.

At this moment, the souls of ten thousand races cheered in unison, their voices merging into a torrent that resounded through the clouds, offering the most sincere blessings to the strongest of the mortal world on his ascension.

The black hole in the sky rapidly expanded, and the Heavenly Ladder paved with Immortal Jade extended from the end of the space.

At the end of the space, the figure of an Immortal appeared, revealing a corner of majestic architecture.

Countless beings looked up attentively, unable to conceal their envy and excitement.

And this was exactly the ultimate goal of life they had tirelessly pursued through countless days and nights.

Historical records state that at the end of the Heavenly Ladder is an immortal land, transcending the mundane, breathtakingly beautiful.

After ascending, the world is perpetually spring, flowers never wither, and the lifespans of ascenders are eternal, not dwindling with the passage of day and night.

All the imagined beauties can be found in that world.

As the Heavenly Soldier walked up the Heavenly Ladder, all races kneeled in adoration, not only bearing witness to the supreme glory of the strongest but also showing respect for the highest truth.

"Congratulations on the ascension, Patriarch!"

"Congratulations to the Heavenly Soldier Patriarch on ascending to the Immortal Realm."

"Congratulations to the Heavenly Soldier Patriarch, on his glorious ascent...."

Countless shouts resounded throughout the heavens and the earth.

With excitement in his heart, the Heavenly Soldier took gradual steps toward the Heavenly Ladder, approaching the great door at its end.

Looking towards the illusion of the Immortal, he nodded in respect and then took a deep breath, passing through the great door of the Heavenly Realm.

Suddenly, a strong feeling of weightlessness surged, making him feel the world spinning and an invisible force enveloping his body, propelling him forward.

Unsure of how long it had been, when the sight became clear, the scene before the Heavenly Soldier left him dumbfounded.

There was no magnificent grand hall of the Immortal Realm, no world scenes shrouded in celestial energy... and no transcendent cleansing process for the permanence of life.

What unfolded before his eyes was a cold and grand scene.

Before him were rows of life containers, each containing a humanoid being. They floated in a transparent nutrient solution, their bodies connected by several soft tubes.