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

A month later.

Feng Xi was the first to open her eyes.

A flash of seven-colored light appeared in her eyes, and her entire aura underwent a subtle change.

If she was like a burning fire before, fiery and flamboyant, then now that fire has become more restrained and profound.

"I think I've... touched the threshold of the Seven Transformations of the Phoenix."

She murmured to herself, a look of surprise on her face.

The Phoenix undergoes seven transformations, each one bringing a surge in power. She had been stuck on this for a long time, but unexpectedly, this time, through observing the formation and comprehending the Dao, she had vaguely grasped the path to the seventh transformation.

Next up is Little War Emperor.

When he opened his eyes, it seemed as if war was burning in his golden pupils.

The phantom behind him was more solid than before, and it looked just like the real thing.

"I've become stronger again."

He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, his eyes filled with excitement.

Finally, it was Chu Changge's turn. He opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them, and said softly, "The Dao has no limits."

Although his Chaos Domain was strong before, it always felt somewhat uncoordinated, as if something was missing.

Now he finally understood that what was lacking was ruthlessness. Chaos encompasses everything, so it should naturally also encompass ruthlessness.

His recent comprehension of Lingbao Tianzun's Dao of Slaughter and Brutality filled this gap in his knowledge.

The three of them looked at each other and saw great surprise in each other's eyes.

Then they turned around and looked at Jiang Hao, who was standing next to the Sendai.

"The Emperor!"

"Uncle Jiang!"

The three of them walked over quickly, their faces full of gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving us this opportunity!" Feng Xi was the first to speak, her eyes sparkling. "I've made progress again! I've reached the threshold of the seventh transformation!"

"Me too!" Little War Emperor exclaimed excitedly.

Jiang Hao looked at the three of them and smiled slightly: "It's because you have good talent and seized the opportunity. I just gave you a chance to see it."

These words were spoken modestly, but all three knew that without Jiang Hao bringing them here and without Jiang Hao improving the great formation and evolving the Great Dao, they would never have achieved such results.

"By the way, Your Majesty," Feng Xi said, looking at the pool of burning divine liquid in the center of the platform, "when will the Celestial Venerable Lingbao wake up?"

"At least several thousand years."

"Several thousand years?" Feng Xi's eyes widened. "That long? Won't we all be old by then? What if he's still not awake by the time we're all dead? I still want to see the legendary Lingbao Tianzun with my own eyes!"

Xiao Zhanhuang and Chu Changge also showed similar expressions.

Thousands of years... is far too long for these young people who are only a few hundred years old.

Jiang Hao glanced at them and said calmly, "No. You can just prove yourselves."

The three of them were stunned at the same time.

Feng Xi: "Huh?"

Little War Emperor: "Uncle Jiang, the way you're saying that... makes it sound like attaining enlightenment is easy."

Chu Changge remained silent, but his eyes revealed the same thought.

Jiang Hao raised an eyebrow: "Is it not easy?"

The three people: "..."

The air was still for a few seconds.

Feng Xi couldn't help but say, "Great Emperor, it's certainly easy for you. You broke the record for the time it takes to attain the Dao, attaining it in just five hundred years back then, and you were invincible all the way. But for us... attaining the Dao is really not that simple. It's not something you can just do whenever you want."

Little War Emperor nodded: "Although I am also very confident that I can attain enlightenment in the future, I know in my heart that it is a single-plank bridge that only one person among billions of living beings can cross."

Chu Changge added, "Moreover... now that Your Great Dao is suppressing the heavens, throughout the ages, no one has been able to forcibly break through Your Great Dao to prove their Dao while Your Great Dao is alive. There has never been one before, and there will never be one in the future."

This is a fact.

One person can attain enlightenment in a lifetime. When the Great Emperor of the current era is alive, his Great Dao will suppress all other Daos in the heavens, making it impossible for others to attain enlightenment.

Unless one becomes strong enough to break through the Great Emperor's suppression of the Great Dao.

But is it possible to break through the Great Dao of the Chaos Emperor and attain enlightenment? It's impossible; no one can do it.

Therefore, attaining enlightenment is fundamentally impossible.

Jiang Hao looked at the three of them and suddenly smiled.

"It's alright," Jiang Hao said with a smile. "Once you reach the peak of Quasi-Emperor, you can seal yourselves off. Once I accomplish that task, you will all have the opportunity to prove your Dao."

The three of them immediately perked up their ears.

"What is it?" Feng Xi asked, pleasantly surprised.

Little War Emperor and Chu Changge also turned their attention to it.

What could give them all the opportunity to attain enlightenment?

Jiang Hao shook his head: "It's not time to say, because that matter is very difficult, and I'm not even sure if I can handle it."

These words shocked the three even more.

Even the Great Emperor finds it difficult and uncertain.

In their hearts, Jiang Hao was almost omnipotent—suppressing forbidden zones, sorting out the Great Dao, resurrecting the Heavenly Venerable… He accomplished all these things that seemed impossible to ordinary people.

But now, the Emperor says there's something he's not even sure about.

That must be incredibly difficult.

The three were filled with curiosity, but seeing that Jiang Hao didn't intend to continue, they didn't ask any more questions.

"Alright, don't overthink it." Jiang Hao waved his hand. "If it succeeds, you'll all know then. Now, we should go."

"Let's go?" Feng Xi's eyes lit up. "Should we continue our adventure? Or explore other ancient routes?"

Little War Emperor and Chu Changge also showed expectant expressions.

Following the Great Emperor is wonderful; there are opportunities to improve one's strength, broaden one's horizons, and it's all incredibly interesting.

Such an opportunity is extremely rare, and the three of them were full of enthusiasm, their faces beaming with excitement and anticipation.

Jiang Hao couldn't help but smile when he saw the expectant looks in the three people's eyes.

"Of course, I'll send you away," he said. "You've been out for so long, your families must be worried. And you should continue your battles on the ancient road."

The three of them were stunned at the same time.

Then, a look of disappointment appeared on their faces.

"Ah..." Feng Xi pouted, "I don't want to leave you..."

Little War Emperor scratched his head: "Uncle Jiang, can you take us on another adventure?"

He feels very happy now and doesn't want to leave at all.

Chu Changge didn't speak, but her eyes showed her reluctance.

Jiang Hao was both amused and exasperated: "What's with those expressions? Don't you miss home?"

Are these three mistaking him for a parent with kids? Do they expect him to take them sightseeing? What are they thinking!

The three looked at each other, then shook their heads in unison.

"In no mood."

Jiang Hao: "..."

He suddenly understood how parents who take their kids on trips feel when the kids have so much fun they don't want to go home.

"You have your own path. Spiritual practice isn't just about wandering around. Sometimes it's also important to calm down and reflect. You've gained so much this time, so go back and digest it properly. That will be more useful than continuing to wander aimlessly."

Seeing Jiang Hao's resolute attitude, the three knew it was hopeless, and they all wilted like frostbitten eggplants.

However, they also knew that Jiang Hao was right.

The insights gained from observing the formation and comprehending its principles definitely require time to fully digest.

"Then..." Feng Xi asked softly, "Your Majesty, will there be another chance to be with you in the future?"

Little War Emperor and Chu Changge also cast expectant glances their way.

Jiang Hao looked at the three young people and thought for a moment. Sometimes, it's not bad to hang out with young people.

"Don't worry, there will be opportunities."

The three of them's eyes lit up at the same time.

"real?"

"It's a deal!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Seeing the three people's faces instantly change from sorrow to joy, Jiang Hao smiled and shook his head.

Young is so good.

Well, I'm actually quite young now.

He raised his hand and swept up the three of them.

"Let's go, they're here."

The starry sky passage opened again, and the four figures disappeared into it.

The humanoid star field returned to silence.

Only the pool of divine liquid at the center of Sendai burned slowly in the silence.