Chapter 413: That Person Only Appeared Once Throughout Eternity, It Cannot Happen Again

The vast celestial palace remained incomparably silent.

Although dozens of Golden Immortal giants had already gathered around the ancient round table, not a single being spoke, causing the atmosphere to become unprecedentedly solemn.

Even the endless stars revolving outside the palace seemed to have dimmed ever so slightly, as if sensing the importance of this meeting.

Several moments later, an ethereal voice finally echoed throughout the boundless world.

It possessed no distinguishable gender, neither male nor female, rather, it sounded as though countless voices had merged into one.

It came neither from the front nor behind, instead, it seemed to originate from every direction simultaneously, as if heaven and earth had spoken.

"Are all preparations complete?"

The simple sentence reverberated through the starry heavens like thunder, startling the concepts of heaven and earth.

Immediately afterward, an ancient, calm voice slowly replied.

"The preparations are essentially complete."

The instant that voice sounded, the surrounding heavens seemed to darken almost imperceptibly, as if it had come from a distant past, witnessing the endless ages across billions of years.

"As of now, the only matter remaining... is the dissemination of the news. The announcement has yet to completely spread throughout the Upper Realm."

Before the sentence fully settled, another gentle voice interrupted.

It resembled the spring breeze of early spring, warm and peaceful, capable of soothing even one’s Dao Heart and the depths of soul.

"Not entirely, several supreme inheritances already know, and a number of extraordinary existences have likewise received the information."

No one expressed surprise at these words.

After all, such matters could never remain hidden forever.

Although the Cleansing had yet to officially begin, the movements occurring throughout heaven and earth were simply too enormous.

Just the severed connection between the Lower Realm and other pieces of heaven and earth was a huge sign.

Many ancient inheritances naturally possessed methods beyond imagination, ancient experts capable of deducing gods and demons, and supreme treasures that could peer into karma and fate.

Completely concealing everything had never been realistic.

At that moment, a deep, battle-worn voice slowly sounded.

"My opinion remains unchanged."

It was the Supremely Valiant Heaven Reaching General.

The endless battle intent surrounding his body fluctuated faintly, causing the entire celestial palace inner world to tremble slightly.

"The dissemination still requires time, especially within the 33 Heavens."

His tone remained incomparably steady as he spoke.

"We cannot allow those supreme beings even the slightest excuse to interfere."

The surrounding figures all nodded in approval.

Indeed, although the justification had already been prepared, if the announcement spread too abruptly, it would just give certain old monsters an excuse to act, especially those terrifying beings whose origins traced back to the Lower Realm.

Countless Heavenly Karmic Cycles had already passed, who knows how many supreme experts currently residing within the 33 Heavens originally ascended from the Mortal World?

Even the Supremely Valiant Heaven Reaching General was an Ascender himself, but after so many years, he did not hold much affection for the Lower Realm.

But once those beings intervened, everything would become very troublesome.

Just then, another voice gradually echoed.

Unlike the previous speakers, this voice seemed extraordinarily distant, as if separated by innumerable layers of reality.

It sounded extremely distorted, yet was very clear at the same time.

"Have the Sovereigns already agreed to take action? They must blind the Heavenly Dao and maintain the passage connecting the Lower Realm."

The entire hall became even quieter as soon as these words were uttered.

Several figures subconsciously looked in one particular direction.

There, the majestic figure wearing imperial robes slowly raised his head as the jade beads hanging before his face gently swayed.

At that moment, a calm yet incomparably imposing voice immediately echoed, as if innumerable dragons were roaring simultaneously, causing a sense of reverence to emerge from the depths of one’s heart.

"Not merely the Sovereigns."

The speaker was naturally the Divine Emperor of the Moon Water Divine Dynasty, one of the strongest Golden Immortals throughout the Second Great Immortal World.

"The Sovereigns will only be responsible for stabilizing the passage."

His voice carried unquestionable authority as he continued.

"The ones personally blinding the Heavenly Dao... will be the Lords."

As soon as the word "Lord" appeared, even the surrounding chaotic currents seemed to momentarily stagnate.

The Divine Emperor calmly listed out:

"The Purple Astral Immortal Sect, the Jade Heaven Monastery, the Five Elements Celestial Sect, the Gods and Demons Hall, the Nine Heavens Dao Palace, the Heavenly Jun Family, the Spirit Lotus Mountain, the Profound Moon Wolf Clan, and several other supreme inheritances of the Thirty Heavens in the 33 Heavens, a total of twelve, have already dispatched Lords. They will jointly conceal the Heavenly Dao’s perception. Only then can the passage remain sufficiently stable and the Heavenly Dao remain asleep."

An extreme silence followed immediately afterwards.

Although everyone present had already more or less guessed the answer, actually hearing it still caused several Golden Immortals’ auras to fluctuate faintly.

Every single one of those powers listed were supreme inheritances that had been passed down for an uncountable number of years.

They resided in the Thirty Heavens of the 33 Heavens Divine Realm, having produced at least one being at the realm of mythical Emperors in their long history.

Even if many of them no longer had living Emperors, they still possessed the foundation, the cultivation techniques, and beings above the Lords holding down the fort.

However, those things were far too distant from these Golden Immortals, like myths and legends. What they cared about was another matter.

Lords, those truly supreme existences, were actually personally taking action.

The importance attached to this operation had clearly exceeded everyone’s original expectations.

Before long, a serene female voice slowly echoed, causing the dim stars to brighten slightly.

"Since everything has already been prepared, the news should likewise be released. The Upper Realm deserves sufficient preparation. And I believe the seniors in the 33 Heavens might have already released the news."

Several figures nodded solemnly, no one objecting.

This matter could no longer remain hidden.

Whether the various Divine Dynasties, Ancient Clans, Sacred Lands, or countless Immortal Sects, everyone will eventually learn the truth.

Rather than allowing rumors to spread, it would be better for the official announcement to appear first.

One after another, voices of agreement echoed in the vast world.

"It should be announced."

"The sooner the better."

"There is no longer any necessity for secrecy."

"The preparations have already concluded."

Gradually, the solemn meeting approached its end.

One by one, the terrifying auras surrounding the ancient round table slowly became increasingly illusory.

Some disappeared into endless immortal mist, others returned to the depths of chaotic space, and several directly vanished from reality.

It was clear that none of these supreme beings had arrived in person; they had just sent clones, avatars, and incarnations using supreme divine abilities and Immortal methods.

However, just before leaving, the Supremely Valiant Heaven Reaching General remained seated for another brief moment as his gaze slowly lowered.

Within the endless chaos concealing his appearance, a faint glimmer quietly appeared.

For some reason, a single figure suddenly surfaced within his mind.

Tian Yongheng, or rather, the Eternal Lord.

Someone who should have been the most monstrous prodigy in his lineage but became an enemy due to circumstances and the short-sightedness of his descendants.

That strange young cultivator whose karma even he had failed to deduce.

It was as if he did not exist at all, with no fate, no karma, no nothing.

Had he tried to forcibly pry further, he would even have suffered a backlash.

A Vagrant Immortal...

Could such a being truly alter everything?

Challenge the fundamental order of heaven and earth, challenge the countless supreme powers standing behind this operation?

The thought itself sounded somewhat absurd.

After all, the difference separating a Vagrant Immortal from those ancient existences was countless times greater than the distance separating mortals from Golden Immortals.

It simply wasn’t something talent alone could bridge.

Yet, for some inexplicable reason, he couldn’t completely dismiss the possibility.

Immediately afterwards, another memory gradually surfaced within his mind.

A billion years ago, long before he established the Ancestral Heavenly Family or before the Moon Water Divine Dynasty rose to prominence.

There had once existed another young cultivator nearing immortality.

At that time, someone had also asked a similar question:

Could one insignificant mortal truly overturn the established order of heaven and earth?

Could one person challenge the countless supreme inheritances ruling heaven and earth?

The result...

The Supremely Valiant Heaven Reaching General slowly lifted his gaze, his eyes hidden beneath the chaotic haze sweeping across the now nearly empty world.

For the briefest moment, this battle-worn Golden Immortal who had lived for nearly a billion years actually became somewhat absentminded.

Then, he slowly shook his head.

No...

He couldn’t help but think, as if affirming himself.

That person... only appeared once throughout eternity.

It cannot happen again.

Those thoughts gradually settled as the faint fluctuation within his Dao Heart likewise disappeared completely.

The next instant, his figure slowly dissolved into endless chaos.

Silently, he vanished from the ancient celestial palace.

Soon afterwards, the remaining Golden Immortals also completely disappeared one after another.

The enormous round table once again became empty, and only countless ancient stars continued revolving throughout the boundless heavens.