My son is about to break through.

The massive severed finger, radiating the pressure of a near-immortal and seemingly capable of annihilating stars, finally reached its limit in a head-on collision with Gu Qingfeng's power.

"Crack-boom!"

First came a sound like glass shattering, followed by a deafening and terrifying explosion!
The immortal severed finger began to crumble inch by inch, starting from the fingertip.

The terrifyingly pure and immortal Daoist essence, propelled by the explosive force, shot out in all directions. Each wisp of Daoist essence was enough to pierce through stars and severely injure a Heavenly Venerable.

However, just as these terrifying Daoist auras were about to completely dissipate and cause even greater destruction, a sudden change occurred!
At the shattered core, the chaotic energy and Daoist principles seemed to be drawn in by some invisible force, rapidly collapsing and condensing inward in a way that defied common sense!
Countless points of light converged like birds returning to their nests.

In the blink of an eye, a crystal about the size of a fist, dark gray in color, with countless fine and mysterious natural patterns flowing on its surface, and with a faint shimmering of dark gold and gray-black luster inside, condensed and took shape.

It hovered silently in the dark void where the severed finger had been, emanating a strange fluctuation.

The fluctuations still contained the qualities of immortality, but they lacked the violent stillness and resentment, and instead possessed a serene and profound Daoist charm.

Gu Qingfeng's gaze was sharp as lightning, instantly discerning the true nature of this object.

He reached out and grabbed at the air, and an invisible force lifted the gray crystal and placed it steadily in his palm.

The crystal felt slightly heavy in my hand, cool to the touch, yet it seemed to have a life of its own, faintly resonating with my Dao.

As Gu Qingfeng probed into it with his divine sense, he immediately saw a vast, incomplete, yet incredibly profound ocean of the Great Dao!

That was power and insight belonging to the immortal level. Although it was only a small part of the vast immortal path, its level was still so high that it made people tremble.

"Immortal Crystal..."

A glint flashed in Gu Qingfeng's eyes, and a knowing smile slowly appeared on his lips.

"Is it the prototype of the Dao Fruit that was finally formed from the remnants of an immortal being and the rules of the Great Dao, after going through special environments and endless years?"

"Is this the opportunity hidden within this secret realm?"

He understood.

This gray crystal is essentially a special creation formed over a long period of time from the residual Daoist principles and primordial power within the broken finger of an extremely high-level immortal being.

It is not the complete path to immortality, but it is a precious resource for the path to immortality.

For cultivators who have not yet reached the Immortal Realm, the value of this item is immeasurable!
If one can comprehend the incomplete yet immortal Daoist essence contained within, even just grasping a sliver of it, it will be enough to open up the path of cultivation, break through bottlenecks, and greatly advance one's cultivation.

For a Celestial Venerable at the seventh or eighth tribulation stage, using this item to gradually deduce and complete their abilities, thereby breaking through to the ninth tribulation, and even glimpsing the path to near immortality, is by no means a pipe dream.

Gu Qingfeng weighed the immortal crystal in his hand, feeling the immense yet dormant power within it.

This crystal may not directly help him break through the final "death-to-life" barrier, but it can greatly broaden his understanding of the immortal realm, enrich his foundation in the Great Dao, and accumulate more substantial resources for his ultimate breakthrough.

With the Immortal Severed Finger completely destroyed, its essence crystallized and was taken away by Gu Qingfeng. This strange continent, known as the Forbidden Zone of Ancient Gods, seemed to have lost its most core support and source of power.

"Om..."

Gu Qingfeng could clearly sense that the strange and restrictive Daoist aura that was originally omnipresent, viscous, powerful, and self-circulating on the continent beneath his feet was beginning to show signs of loosening and disintegration.

The area that sustains this Jedi is slowly but irreversibly disappearing.

The blood moon, which hangs eternally in the sky, is dimming and shrinking at a visible speed, as if it might be extinguished at any moment.

The dull rhythm emanating from the depths of the earth also became disordered and weak.

It is foreseeable that in the long years to come, with the disappearance of the core power and the continuous dissipation of the Daoist essence, this terrifying forbidden zone that once caused Heavenly Venerables to bleed and Supreme Beings to fall will eventually collapse and dissipate completely, becoming part of this strange starry sky, or returning to chaos and becoming history.

Gu Qingfeng finally swept his divine sense across the entire continent, confirming that apart from the remnants of Daoist energy that were naturally dissipating and some insignificant skeletons, there was nothing of value or any hidden threat. He then stopped lingering.

His figure flickered and disappeared from the deepest part of the Ancient God's Forbidden Zone.

……

Outside the restricted area, in the starry sky.

Gu Xiu, who had been keeping a close eye on the restricted area and was on edge, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Gu Qingfeng's familiar figure emerge unharmed and rushed forward to greet him.

"Father! Are you alright?"

He asked with concern, his gaze quickly sweeping over Gu Qingfeng. Seeing that his breathing was steady and his imperial robes were clean, he finally felt relieved.

"No problem."

Gu Qingfeng responded casually, putting away the gray immortal crystal in his hand without offering any further explanation.

His gaze swept across the seemingly empty but actually turbulent starry sky, and the obscure divine thoughts from all directions were nowhere to be hidden in his eyes.

However, he didn't care. Why bother with the spying of ants?
As long as they don't come looking for trouble, Gu Qingfeng is too lazy to bother cleaning them up.

"The opportunity here has run its course; there is no need to linger."

Gu Qingfeng said to Gu Xiu.

"This secret realm is the remnant of an immortal being at the eleventh level or even higher. It is vast and boundless, and mysterious and unpredictable."

There are probably quite a few desperate situations like the one we just encountered.

Now that we're inside, we can't miss this opportunity!

The next moment, Gu Qingfeng left with Gu Xiu.

The two figures transformed into an elusive, dark streak of light, instantly traversing billions of miles of chaotic starry sky and disappearing into the horizon.

It wasn't until long after they had completely disappeared that this area of ​​the starry sky, which had attracted countless eyes due to the upheaval in the Ancient God Forbidden Zone, came back to life.

One by one, figures emerged from their hiding places and gathered at the edge of the Ancient God Forbidden Zone, which was already becoming thin and unstable.

They gazed at the desolate wasteland that was slowly dying, feeling the lingering, chilling aftershocks of the battle and the dissipating terrifying Daoist aura, their expressions incredibly complex.

"Just now... the aura of that severed finger... definitely surpassed the Supreme level!"

"The greatest secret of the Ancient God Forbidden Zone is actually a severed finger that is suspected to surpass even the Supreme Being! No wonder even the Heavenly Flame Supreme Being perished here!"

"Terrifying! Absolutely terrifying! That mysterious expert was actually able to shatter that severed finger. Just how powerful is he?"

"The Forbidden Zone of Ancient Gods... is about to become history. Without its core support, the dangers of this perilous place will be reduced to less than one-tenth."

"Look! The remaining Daoist energy and restrictions within the forbidden zone are rapidly weakening!"

Many Celestial Venerables had subtle expressions in their eyes, and when they looked at the Forbidden Zone of the Ancient Gods, a sense of greed had already risen in their hearts.

In the past, the forbidden zones of the ancient gods were so feared that no one dared to set foot there.

But the same thing.

While the infamous reputation of the Ancient God Forbidden Zone inspires fear, the opportunities it presents are equally alluring.

This ancient forbidden zone, which has existed for countless years, has naturally nurtured many rare and precious natural treasures.

There were cultivators who were lucky enough to enter, and when they came out again, they had already reached the Heavenly Venerable Realm.

Some celestial beings entered and were fortunate enough to emerge, gaining an opportunity that allowed them to reach the realm of the supreme.

Because the Ancient God Forbidden Zone contains numerous opportunities, it is the fundamental reason why even some cultivators, knowing the dangers involved, flock there like moths to a flame.

now.

The most terrifying being within the Forbidden Zone of the Ancient Gods has been slain by that mysterious supreme being, and the remaining strange beings seem to have been wiped out as well.

This way.

The danger in this restricted area has been greatly reduced.

Entering the forbidden zone of the ancient gods at this time would not be very dangerous.

Putting everything else aside, the mere fact that powerful individuals who once ventured into the forbidden zone of the ancient gods and ultimately perished here is enough to stir the heart.

Finally, some cultivators could no longer suppress their greed and desire for opportunity.

A nearby Celestial Venerable's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he uttered in a low voice, "The opportunity is right before your eyes. If you don't seize it now, when will you? Fortune and honor are found in danger!"

Having said that, he transformed into a streak of light and charged into the ancient god's forbidden zone, where the aura had clearly weakened considerably.

With the first person to take the plunge, the other cultivators, who were already itching to try, could no longer sit still.

"Charge! The core of the restricted area has been breached, the danger has greatly diminished, it's the perfect time to explore!"

"Perhaps we can even find some scraps that the mysterious expert didn't want, that would be an incredible stroke of luck!"

"go!"

In an instant, hundreds and thousands of streaks of light, like locusts, lit up from all parts of the starry sky and rushed into the forbidden zone of the ancient gods.

Among them were some powerful Celestial Venerables who had reached the fifth or sixth tribulation level.

The ancient forbidden zone of gods, which had been silent for countless millennia, was now bustling with unprecedented activity.

……

……

Inside a chaotic arena.

Gu Qingfeng sat upright in the main seat, while Gu Xiu stood to the side. Below them stood a middle-aged cultivator in a black Daoist robe, looking at the man with a fearful expression.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord couldn't understand how such a terrifying existence existed in this starry sky.

He considered himself to be a top expert in the entire starry sky, having cultivated for billions of years and reached the sixth tribulation heavenly realm.

Even if there is a stronger cultivator, in theory, even if one is no match for them, escaping should not be a problem.

but--

When Gu Qingfeng finally appeared, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord truly understood what it meant to have heavens beyond heavens.

Their pride and joy were utterly insignificant in the face of such a being.

From beginning to end.

The opponent didn't even make a real move; they merely suppressed him with their aura, preventing him from even having the thought of resisting.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord knew very well that if such a being wanted to deal with him, it could probably annihilate him completely with just the flick of a finger.

and so.

Because he understood the gap between the two sides, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord was very pragmatic and directly submitted to Gu Qingfeng in order to save his own life.

"Tell me, just how many powerful figures are there in this Immortal Realm, and what level does your Ancient Nether Holy Land stand in among them?"

Gu Qingfeng looked at the other person and asked calmly.

His discovery of the ancient sacred site was purely by chance.

Having entered this immortal secret realm, one naturally needs to find a way to understand the situation within.

and so.

Gu Qingfeng then arrived at the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land.

The strongest being in the Holy Land before us is none other than the Ancient Nether Saint Lord.

He suppressed the other side effortlessly.

Hear the words.

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord was taken aback. He couldn't help but ask, "The immortal secret realm you mentioned, senior, is it referring to this starry sky?"

"Not bad!"

Gu Qingfeng nodded.

These words made the Ancient Nether Saint Lord think of many things, but he dared not hesitate and hurriedly answered.

"There are many powerful beings in the starry sky, and I have no idea how many of them have reached the Heavenly Venerable Realm."

However, since the last one fell in the Ancient God Forbidden Zone 30 billion years ago, no supreme being has appeared in the starry sky since.

Based on your strength, you should be considered one of the top beings in the starry sky, perhaps only comparable to the supreme being of this era.

As he spoke, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord first flattered Gu Qingfeng, but in fact, he thought so too.

After all, the ability to suppress oneself with just a single aura is a strength that perhaps only a supreme being can match.

"As for the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land, I am not boasting, but our Holy Land's foundation in the starry sky may not be comparable to those supreme sects, but it is definitely top-notch."

Looking across the entire starry sky, those truly stronger than the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land are few and far between!

The Ancient Nether Saint Lord's expression was proud, reflecting his absolute confidence in the strength of the Ancient Nether Holy Land.

But soon.

He then realized something, and the arrogance on his face vanished.

The strength that the Ancient Nether Holy Land was so proud of was insignificant in front of such a powerful figure.

If the latter is willing, the other party can annihilate the Ancient Netherworld at any time.

"Supreme?"

Gu Qingfeng raised an eyebrow upon hearing the name.

"What level of existence is this so-called Supreme Being?"

"The Heavenly Venerable has undergone eight tribulations, but those who can enter the ninth tribulation can be called the Supreme. The Supreme can live for a trillion years, and each Supreme can suppress an entire era."

Within the same era, only one Supreme Being can be born, and once a Supreme Being is born, it becomes difficult for other cultivators to attain enlightenment.

As the Supreme Being perishes, his remaining Dao will suppress the starry sky for trillions of years. This era is also known as the End of Dharma Era.

During the Dharma-ending Age, cultivation was extremely difficult, and no one could reach the Supreme Realm.

Only when the end of the Dharma era has passed and the Supreme Path has dissipated can a new Supreme Being be born!

"Since the fall of the last supreme being, only 30 billion years have passed. For the Heavenly Venerables of our era, the End of Dharma Era is the most terrifying existence."

Because in this era, no one can ascend to the supreme position!

As the Ancient Nether Saint Lord finished speaking, a bitter smile appeared on his face.

The end of the Dharma era is a nightmare for all cultivators.

In this era, they saw no hope.

No matter how exceptionally talented you are, you will never be able to break through to the Supreme Realm in the Dharma-ending Age. You will only ever reach the Eighth Tribulation Heavenly Venerable level in your lifetime.

To break through to the Supreme Realm, one must wait until the End of the Dharma Era has passed.

Upon hearing Gu You Shengzhu's words, Gu Qingfeng's face revealed a strange expression.

He found.

This secret realm seems quite different from the outside world. (End of Chapter)