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Just as Lin Yun had expected, one terrifying lightning bolt after another fell from the sea of ​​lightning, striking the Crimson Kite Empress with pinpoint accuracy.

Each time it falls, it creates a tremendous aftershock that surges outwards in all directions.

However, with the protection of her protective techniques, this lightning tribulation, which was enough to instantly kill an ordinary Emperor-level being, could not even shake her defense.

Lin Yun sighed inwardly, "This is the strength of the number one genius throughout the ages!"

"Wait a minute, shouldn't this be a sure thing?"

Lin Yun was puzzled, and at that moment, the sky suddenly changed!

The vast and profound spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged toward Empress Chi Yuan like a vortex!

Immediately afterwards, a pillar of light descended from the clouds and enveloped her, carrying Empress Chi Yuan's body as she ascended into the sky!

By this moment, it is clear that the tribulation has been successfully overcome and the ascension process is underway!

Just then, a supreme and powerful aura suddenly appeared above the clouds!

He gazed at the Crimson Kite Empress as she ascended, and uttered a chilling voice.

"You ancient and desolate realms, yet even ants can ascend to immortality. It seems the destruction wasn't enough..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he lightly clapped his hands!

It is precisely this seemingly ordinary attack that contains overwhelming power and unparalleled earth-shattering might!

Upon seeing this, Empress Chiyuan's expression changed drastically. She instantly summoned all her magical treasures and activated what was arguably her strongest defensive technique!

However, in just a moment, her defenses were shattered, and the immense power brought her ascension to an abrupt halt, causing her to fall to the ground like a meteor!

In an instant, everything within a radius of hundreds of miles was leveled, and the continuous mountain range was directly transformed into a huge basin!

Inside that massive pit, Empress Chi Yuan lay covered in blood, severely wounded...

That's where the video ends.

Lin Yun returned to the top of the tower, where Empress Chi Yuan was quietly watching him.

"Now you understand why no one on the mainland has ascended to immortality, right?"

Lin Yun frowned, his mind filled with too many questions.

"So, it seems someone is restricting ascension?"

Yes, just as you can see.

"But what is their purpose?"

"Of course, it's to limit resources..."

"Um, what do you mean?"

Then, Empress Chiyuan took a deep breath and began to explain to him.

"After failing to ascend, I searched for a long time for all records on the continent related to the Immortal Realm."

"Although they are almost extinct, I have still managed to find some traces..."

According to Empress Chiyuan, the Immortal Realm, as the place of ascension, is a gathering place for cultivators from all the heavens and myriad realms.

However, as more and more people ascended to immortality, the first group of immortals in the immortal realm believed that continuing to allow future generations to ascend would lead to a shortage of resources in the immortal realm.

Therefore, in order to protect the environment and maintain the orderly operation of the immortal realm.

They forcibly controlled the ascension of beings from all the heavens and myriad realms, and placed guardians at many of the ascension sites.

Once a cultivator ascends to immortality, they will suffer severe damage from the guardians, thus cutting off their chance of ascension!

If a world has too many ascendants, it may even face a crackdown based on its laws.

This would leave the Great Dao of that realm incomplete, and the concentration of Xuan Qi would decrease over time, thus fundamentally preventing the emergence of subsequent ascendants!

Hearing this, Lin Yun frowned and asked.

"You mean, our Xuantian Continent has also been struck by the laws?"

"That's right, it happened twice in total."

Empress Chi Yuan sighed softly and spoke slowly.

"One time was during the great golden age 30,000 years ago. It is said that during that period, there were many geniuses like me."

"Then the second time, which is when you just saw it..."

At this point, Empress Chiyuan's tone clearly revealed a hint of self-reproach.

"Ultimately, it's because of me that the entire continent has been implicated this time."

This finally answered a major question in Lin Yun's mind: why are contemporary cultivators far inferior to those of ancient times...

Clearly, this is the work of these guardians.

Seeing the self-reproaching Empress Chi Yuan, Lin Yun offered a word of comfort.

"Senior, you don't need to blame yourself. In the end, it's the selfishness and cruelty of the immortal cultivators."

"They even set rules to prevent ascension. Anyone who didn't know better would think the Immortal Realm was their private property."

Upon hearing this, Empress Chi Yuan gave a wry smile.

"Alas, there are too many rules in this world that are unfair and unreasonable."

"So rules are meant to be broken!"

Empress Chi Yuan paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Well said. I hope that one day you can really do it!"

At this moment, Lin Yun suddenly thought of something and asked.

"By the way, why did you commit suicide?"

Although she looked badly injured, she was far from being dead.

Empress Chiyuan pondered for a moment before offering her explanation.

"This is to preserve the Emperor's Crystal intact."

"Given my condition at the time, there was no possibility of ascension. So I decided to leave a glimmer of hope and possibility for future generations who have suffered from the blows of the laws through my death."

"Let's consider this a completion of the torch relay..."

The so-called "Emperor's Crystallization" is the source of life and power of a Heavenly Emperor Realm expert.

If one can absorb a complete Emperor Crystal, the absorber will gradually acquire the strength and talent of that Emperor-level expert!

Correspondingly, only when an Emperor-level expert is at his peak and voluntarily commits suicide can the integrity of the Emperor's Crystal be guaranteed!

Therefore, despite its powerful effects, the Emperor's Crystal is rarely seen...

Knowing all this, Lin Yun couldn't help but feel a slight tremor in his heart.

"What our predecessors did is truly admirable."

After all, with her strength, even without ascending to immortality, she could do whatever she wanted on the continent.

But he chose to commit suicide to pave the way for future generations...

Empress Chiyuan smiled and said, "I was just doing what I was supposed to do."

"I only hope that in your future, you will not repeat the mistakes of this emperor, and that you can break the monopoly and ascend to the Immortal Realm."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun narrowed his eyes slightly and said.

"Don't worry, senior. One day, I will shatter and discard their so-called rules."

"If that day ever comes, I can finally die in peace."

Empress Chi Yuan smiled gently, then seemed to remember something.

"When the time comes, I hope you can find a place there for me to erect a monument, so that it can be considered that I have been there."

"Uh, okay..."

Lin Yun was both amused and exasperated. First there was Senior Jian Jiu, and now there was Senior Chi Yuan.

If a few more like this, I feel like he could change careers and specialize in erecting monuments for people in the immortal realm...

At this moment, Empress Chiyuan suddenly asked.

"By the way, with your talent, I suppose you won't need this Crystallization of the Emperor?"

"Yeah, indeed."

Once you absorb the Emperor's Crystal, it's equivalent to inheriting everything from the other party, including their cultivation and talent, but this also limits your potential.

Lin Yun possessed the system, so naturally he couldn't use it.

Ultimately, the person most suited to obtain the Emperor's Crystal is actually the one who refines it...

At this moment, Empress Chiyuan spoke softly.

"In that case, I would appreciate it if you could find someone who needs this for them once you get there."

"No problem, I promise you."

"Thank you, and then there's this spatial ring."

Empress Chi Yuan glanced at the ring inside the crystal coffin and sighed.

"Back then, all my magical treasures were shattered, and I couldn't keep anything. All that remained were some high-level cultivation techniques and martial arts skills, as well as rare and precious materials. I hope they can be of some help to you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun's eyes lit up.

"Thank you so much, senior! This has been a great help!"

Whether it's advanced cultivation techniques and martial arts skills or rare and precious materials, they are all things he desperately needs!

Upon hearing this, Empress Chiyuan smiled gently.

"If it helps, then my death will have been worthwhile."

As she spoke, golden cracks suddenly appeared on her body, and Lin Yun quickly asked.

"Senior, what are you doing..."

Empress Chi Yuan glanced down and smiled calmly.

"My soul power is about to be exhausted. I'm afraid I must say goodbye to you."

"Is there really no way to save you?"

Empress Chi Yuan was taken aback, then shook her head.

"I am already dead. This is nothing but a remnant soul. There is no chance of me surviving."

"But rest assured, I am not afraid of death, and I can leave in peace knowing that there will be geniuses like you in future generations."

As she spoke, more and more cracks appeared on her body.

Even at the end, she still looked at Lin Yun calmly and gently, like a mother looking at her outstanding child.

"Oh, by the way, I haven't asked yet, what's your name?"

"Junior Lin Yun, and you?"

He then realized that the title he had always used, "Empress Chiyuan," was merely her title; he didn't even know her real name.

Upon hearing this, Empress Chi Yuan smiled slightly.

"My name is..."

Before she could finish speaking, a sound like shattering glass rang out, and her figure vanished completely.

He didn't even get to truly say goodbye to Lin Yun...

Lin Yun felt heavy-hearted and muttered to himself.

"Senior, please rest now. I will fulfill your last wish!"

However, this oppressive atmosphere did not last long.

Lin Yun suddenly remembered something, and his eyelids twitched violently.

"Holy crap... wait, I seem to have forgotten about the Heavenly Poison Physique..."

Lin Yun, realizing what was happening, twitched slightly at the corner of his mouth.

He couldn't help but speak to the dissipating red light.

"Senior, please don't rest yet, could you say a few more words?"

"Senior? Senior?!"

He called out several times, but the other person did not respond.

Instead, a taunting voice came from nearby.

"Stop shouting, the person is completely dead."

Lin Yun turned his head, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"It's you?"

The person who appeared in front of me was none other than Xingwu, who hadn't shown herself all along. She was here too?

Xingwu smiled knowingly and said, "How about that? Surprised?"

Lin Yun didn't waste any words with her and said coldly.

"Why are you here?"

"Of course, it's to retrieve something."

As she spoke, she raised her hand, and the crystal coffin slowly opened, from which a red crystal flew out and was caught by her!

Upon seeing this, Lin Yun raised an eyebrow.

"Your purpose is to steal this Emperor's Crystal?"

Upon hearing this, Xingwu shook her head.

"That's a really harsh way to put it. How can taking back what belongs to you be considered robbery?"

Lin Yun narrowed his eyes and said coldly.

"You say it's yours, what proof do you have?"

"Evidence, huh..."

Xingwu smiled slightly, and then the Emperor's Crystal in her hand merged into her palm.

Then it slowly floated up, its whole body glowing red, and then blazing flames suddenly burst forth from the girl's delicate body!

Amidst the flames, her tender body rapidly grew, and her fiery long hair also grew wildly!

With a cry like a phoenix's cry, a red-clad mature woman fell naked from the flames, her appearance extremely familiar to Lin Yun...

She didn't care that she was naked and stared at Lin Yun teasingly.

"Now, it's time for a full self-introduction."

"Star Dance is my real name, but you may also call me by my old name—Empress Crimson Kite!"