Tian Yuan

The Eternal Night Ruins were surrounded by the transcendent rules of the Ascension Path, forming an unbreakable barrier.

All the emperors who attempted to break the spell failed.

Emperor Taiwei had observed this barrier many times and knew its significance. At this moment, he discussed it in detail with Chen Qingyuan: "One year here is equivalent to a hundred years outside."

It's a time cage that can imprison the Great Emperor; none of the secret realms I've encountered before can compare.

Click!

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyuan's heart trembled slightly, and a surge of fear welled up, coiling around his body like a venomous snake, biting fiercely and refusing to let go.

He feared that by the time he went out, everything would have changed beyond recognition.

"With your abilities, you can't break through it?"

Chen Qingyuan stared intently at Emperor Taiwei, needing a definite answer.

Emperor Taiwei solemnly replied, "Difficult."

This is the supreme rule of the path to immortality; the success rate of mortal beings trying to break it is almost zero.

"How many years ago was this barrier erected?"

After a moment of silence, Chen Qingyuan asked again.

The Great Emperor Taiwei said, "It has been almost twenty years."

Chen Qingyuan said expressionlessly, "So, nearly two thousand years have passed in the outside world."

Emperor Taiwei said solemnly, "That's right."

If this trend continues, the Ascension Path will remain intact as long as the barrier remains unbroken. It's normal for this realm to last tens of thousands of years, while the outside world would see millions of years.

Thinking of this, Chen Qingyuan's longing for An Xiruo surged like a raging tide, growing stronger and stronger, and becoming uncontrollable.

Especially after being invaded by the rules of nothingness, he longed to see An Xiruo and pour out his heart.

But he can't get out!

Even the Great Emperor Taiwei couldn't break this barrier, so what could Chen Qingyuan do?

Even if Chen Qingyuan proves the Dao through his own efforts, he can only reach the current level of the Taiwei Emperor, and still cannot break the barrier.

"I've been thinking about this problem for the past few days."

Emperor Taiwei broke the quiet and oppressive atmosphere.

What good ideas do you have?

Chen Qingyuan slowly raised his eyes and met the gaze of Emperor Taiwei once again.

"This barrier was formed by the Path to Immortality. To make it dissipate on its own, the Path to Immortality must be made to disappear. There are only three ways to make the Path to Immortality disappear: first, by forceful intervention from external forces; second, by someone attaining immortality; and third, by all those who enter the barrier failing and no one attempting to ascend again."

Emperor Taiwei pondered for a moment.

External intervention is highly unlikely.

Unless it's an immortal being who intervenes!

The Great Emperor Taiwei made it clear that even if he exerted all his strength, he could not shake the fundamental rules of the path to immortality. The two are not on the same dimension, and this attempt is no less than an ant trying to shake a tree.

"Don't you intend to glimpse the realm of immortality?"

If Emperor Taiwei could take another step forward, Chen Qingyuan would be delighted, and the restrictions on this realm would naturally cease to exist.

Previously, Emperor Taiwei wanted to protect Chen Qingyuan and ensure that his enlightenment process would not be affected by external forces.

Now that Chen Qingyuan has awakened and has officially embarked on his own path, Emperor Taiwei need not stop here.

"The path to immortality cannot be forced; let nature take its course."

The implication is that Emperor Taiwei is not yet ready to embark on the path to immortality, perhaps because he feels he is not quite there yet.

"I...can't wait that long."

Chen Qingyuan didn't want his beloved to keep waiting, and he was extremely eager to return home.

He has already made An Xiruo wait for more than 300,000 years, how can such a thing happen again?

"You don't need to worry about this."

Emperor Taiwei knew perfectly well what Chen Qingyuan was worried about, and comforted him.

"how you said that?"

Hearing the Taiwei Emperor's relaxed tone, Chen Qingyuan felt like a drowning man grabbing onto a piece of driftwood.

"You just need to take this step forward, and you shouldn't be trapped."

Emperor Taiwei was experienced and had an astonishing insight.

"why?"

Chen Qingyuan asked, puzzled.

“You have forged your own path, and the myriad laws of chaos no longer regard you as an acquired being, but as an existence on the same level. Compared with the Great Dao of Chaos, even if you are still weak, as long as you do not violate the fundamental rules, they will give you some respect.”

This conclusion is not a wild guess by the Taiwei Emperor, but is based on certain evidence. Just now, when Chen Qingyuan awoke, only the Taiwei Emperor detected a subtle change in the Myriad Dao Source Point.

"They are the primordial rules created from chaos. No matter how much time passes, they will not develop emotions, operating according to predetermined rules, eternally unchanging. How much face will they give me? Really?"

Even though these words came from the mouth of the Taiwei Emperor, Chen Qingyuan couldn't help but have a hint of doubt.

Emperor Taiwei solemnly replied, "It should be."

After a few moments of silence, Taiwei spoke again: "To prove the Dao through one's own efforts is the most defiant act, and will not be tolerated by Heaven and Earth. You will encounter countless troubles and endure inhuman torment along the way. You know all too well what the process is like."

"You've made it through. The road ahead will be much smoother. If the chaotic world is a giant chessboard and all the emperors of all races are chess pieces, then you've already jumped one foot off the chessboard and are qualified to become the player."

Simply put, Chen Qingyuan can now sit down and eat.

As for how many bites he can eat, and whether he can get any good food, we'll have to see how he performs afterward.

As long as he doesn't die, the Origin Point of Ten Thousand Paths and even the fundamental rules of the Path to Immortality will give him some leeway, making it easy for him to break through the barrier of the forbidden zone.

The prerequisite is that he must take one more small step forward and become an emperor!

Passing through barriers does not violate the fundamental order of the path to immortality. Therefore, it is quite normal for Chen Qingyuan, who has entered the Dao, to possess a tiny bit of privilege, which is permitted by all Daoist principles.

After Emperor Taiwei's explanation, Chen Qingyuan basically understood.

"Don't rush things; only take action when you are absolutely certain."

Having finally reached this point, Emperor Taiwei didn't want anything to go wrong with Chen Qingyuan.

Chen Qingyuan nodded emphatically: "Understood."

Seeing the hope of leaving the Extreme Feast as soon as possible, Chen Qingyuan's anxiety and impatience receded like the tide.

Xi Ruo, wait for me.

I'll be back soon, very soon!

Chen Qingyuan suppressed the surging longing in his heart and murmured to himself.

"Calm your mind and spirit, and solidify your foundation."

Emperor Taiwei hoped that Chen Qingyuan would not forget the most basic things.

The more critical the moment, the more likely it is to make a mistake due to neglecting some details.

"Play a few rounds with me!"

As Emperor Taiwei finished speaking, a chessboard appeared on the table.

Chen Qingyuan looked at Emperor Taiwei with gratitude in his eyes once again: "Yes."

It is obvious that the Great Emperor Taiwei is giving Chen Qingyuan another helping hand, enabling him to quickly dispel the void that is binding him. Only in this way can he proceed to the next step of his path to enlightenment.

The emperors in the distance were quite surprised to see this scene.

"What are they talking about?"

The emperors were very curious about the conversation between Emperor Taiwei and Chen Qingyuan, but they dared not eavesdrop, for fear of bringing trouble upon themselves.