Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

The garden fell silent for a moment, with only the lingering aroma of Wudao tea.

The three individuals, each standing at the pinnacle of their respective eras, were all aware of this at that moment.

A long-buried secret, a terrifying history concerning the survival of the world and its potential threats, has been partially revealed.

That immortal who came from who-knows-where is the real enemy.

The garden remained quiet for a long time.

Jiang Hao put down his teacup, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the jade tabletop, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

A true immortal plus a near-immortal, even if Dao Venerable and Qiming Heaven Venerable joined forces to fight to the death, they could only fight to the death and even forced Qiming Heaven Venerable and several supreme beings to choose to self-destruct.

That mysterious immortal's strength was indeed terrifying.

Jiang Hao looked up at Yuanshi Tianzun, his tone confirming, "So, the Dao Xuan Realm that was invaded has ultimately fallen?"

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slowly, his expression grave: "Qiming Tianzun destroyed his Dao fruit and unleashed a strike that surpassed the limit, which indeed severely injured that outer immortal and temporarily halted his process of completely devouring the origin of the world."

"But the Dao Xuan Realm has already suffered heavy damage, with almost all of its powerful figures dead and its original Dao incomplete. After we retreat, we will probably not be able to escape the fate of being occupied."

"While that mysterious immortal was seriously injured, after this long period of recuperation, whether he has fully recovered or even made further progress is anyone's guess."

"If they recover from their injuries and even gain complete control of the Dao Xuan Realm, will their next target be us, or that Lesser Immortal Realm?"

This problem weighed heavily on everyone's mind.

Lingbao Tianzun's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and a subtle sword aura spontaneously flowed and disappeared from his fingertips, showing that he was restless.

Jiang Hao also fell silent. That mysterious immortal was ruthless and merciless, devouring the origin of an entire realm just to heal its wounds.

This is more ruthless and merciless than the Supreme Ruler of the Forbidden Zone, and far more powerful.

Jiang Hao was confident that he was invincible among those of the same level, and was not even afraid of ordinary so-called immortals.

But the mysterious immortal who could repel the combined attack of Dao Venerable and another powerful being of the same level, and withstand a self-destructive attack, was far beyond the reach of ordinary immortals.

Although Jiang Hao is strong enough, what are his chances of winning against that kind of being?

Therefore, to be on the safe side, one must wait until the fifth or even sixth incarnation before one can truly be fearless.

Jiang Hao is confident but not arrogant; he is not conceited, nor is he impulsive or reckless.

He is not a dragon-like figure; he has to be responsible for himself and for the world.

Jiang Hao looked at Yuanshi Tianzun and asked another crucial question:

"What about Senior Daoist? What happened to him after that battle? Where did he go afterward?"

When the Daoist Master was mentioned, the gaze of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable became complex, showing both respect and gratitude.

"Dao Zun is stronger than me, and his foundation is also deeper. Although he was also injured by that mysterious immortal, he managed to stabilize his injuries and gradually recover thanks to his supreme cultivation and profound understanding of the Great Dao."

Yuanshi Tianzun paused for a moment, then continued:

"According to a wisp of divine thought that Dao Zun later transmitted to me, he originally planned to go to the so-called Lesser Immortal Realm through the path to immortality."

We set out to find our way forward, but suddenly, a crack appeared in our world, its aura different from before. A powerful aura emanated from that crack—true immortal energy.

"It's not the kind from the Lesser Immortal Realm, but a more ancient and purer immortal aura. The Dao Venerable speculates that it may connect to the true Immortal Realm."

Jiang Hao and Ling Bao listened intently. Was it a true rift in the Immortal Realm?

This differs from what the Daoist Weapon Innate Dao Diagram states about the Daoist ultimately embarking on the path to immortality.

However, Jiang Hao felt that what Yuanshi Tianzun said might be the truth, after all, Yuanshi Tianzun was a firsthand witness.

Dao Tu Divine Temple was always placed in Kunlun by Dao Zun, and it was not a participant in the subsequent battles.

This is another weapon that Dao Zun used after his third incarnation.

"After careful consideration, Daoist Master has decided to go in," Yuanshi Tianzun said in a deep voice.

He said, "The road ahead is long, the enemy has been spotted, and the trouble has not been eliminated. If we cannot find a higher level of path, become stronger faster, and obtain greater power, we will have to wait until the mysterious immortal's wounds heal."

"Or perhaps other similar crises are about to strike, and our world will inevitably repeat the mistakes of that Xuan Realm. Therefore, he must go to seek a way out for all living beings."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao was deeply moved. After a long silence, he slowly said:

"Venerable Daoist, you are truly the backbone of heaven and earth, the pioneer of all living beings!"

These words come from the bottom of my heart: exploring the unknown, fighting against external enemies, and paving the way for those who come after...

Everything that Dao Zun did far exceeded the scope of ordinary practitioners seeking immortality.

What the Daoist Master sought was the continuation and sublimation of the entire civilization; he was a true pioneer!

A feeling of heartfelt admiration welled up within me. The peace and tranquility we enjoy is because someone is paving the way.

In this world, there are always some people who are great and selfless, who are willing to give everything for all living beings.

Dao Zun is exactly that kind of person!

Lingbao Tianzun also let out a long sigh.

"The path to enlightenment is arduous, and the responsibility to protect it is even greater. The Daoist Master is worthy of our respect. We only hope that he is well."

What lay behind that crack—whether it was an opportunity or a greater danger—no one knew, yet the Daoist went without hesitation.

Even someone as powerful as a Daoist master would find it difficult to predict good or bad fortune if they stepped into it.

Seeing the expressions on the two people's faces, Yuanshi Tianzun pondered for a moment and then took something out of his robes.

It was a pale blue talisman that was neither gold nor jade, with natural Daoist patterns flowing on its surface.

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need to worry too much." Yuanshi placed the talisman on the stone table.

"This is a wisp of the Daoist Master's true spirit that he left behind before sending me to the Netherworld. He said that this talisman is connected to his life. As long as the talisman exists, he is the person. If he encounters misfortune and his true spirit dissipates, this talisman will shatter on its own and turn into an ordinary object."

Jiang Hao and Ling Bao's gazes were immediately drawn to the talisman. Jiang Hao extended his divine sense slightly, touching the talisman.

Immediately, I felt a vast and powerful will, as faint as the starry sea, lingering within me. Though weak, it still possessed a certain aura.

This aura was undoubtedly that of the Dao Venerable, and it was full of vibrant life force, clearly indicating that the Dao Venerable was still alive.

Jiang Hao felt somewhat relieved.

Lingbao Tianzun also sensed it, and his tense expression eased slightly:

"That's good. As long as the Daoist Master is still here, no matter where he is, there is always hope."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable retrieved the life talisman and carefully put it away.

"The Daoist Master left this talisman for two reasons: first, to reassure us; and second, so that if an insurmountable calamity were to occur in the future, we might be able to find him or receive his guidance."

Jiang Hao nodded, his fingers tapping lightly on the table again, making a soft sound, his gaze becoming sharp and firm.

"With crisis looming ahead and powerful enemies at our side, the days of peace and tranquility are probably numbered."

"Improving our strength is of utmost urgency." Lingbao Tianzun spoke succinctly, his sword aura surging towards the heavens, a testament to his aroused fighting spirit and sense of urgency.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable also solemnly said, "Indeed, if the Dao Xuan Realm that has been invaded can be saved, not only can we sever one of the mysterious immortal's arms, but we may also be able to unite the remaining forces. However, this matter cannot be rushed."

We need to wait until Fellow Daoist Jiang enters his fifth, or even sixth, incarnation before we can confidently face that mysterious immortal who may have fully recovered. Until then, we must race against time.

Of the three, Jiang Hao is undoubtedly the most likely to defeat the mysterious immortal.

Both Yuanshi Tianzun and Lingbao Tianzun were clearly aware of this.

Although the two are also very strong, they cannot compare to Jiang Hao in terms of either strength or growth rate.

Jiang Hao is the hope of this land.

The three reached a consensus, and the invisible pressure transformed into a clearer motivation.