Chapter 435: Ancient Immortal Road

Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Ancient Immortal Road

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Time flies.

It’s been half a year since the end of the Immortal Ancient War.

In this half year, the various Star Domains have long since returned to their previous state, but compared to before, there has been much less conflict.

It is the younger generation, however, that continues to contend with each other, constantly improving themselves.

Thus, over the past six months, many talents have emerged, making a great name for themselves across the realms.

But in the face of the prestige of becoming an emperor, these so-called geniuses appear dimmed in comparison.

Speaking of the heroes of the present age, aside from the Dust Emperor Ji Chen, there is no one else who can compare shoulder to shoulder with him.

During this half year, Ji Chen spent most of his time at the Lingyun Sacred Land, either trying to sense the Great Dao and the Laws of the world or accompanying Ji Yan.

By now, the mysterious signals conveyed to him from the world have grown even stronger.

This night.

At the Drunken Ink Residence, Ji Chen sat cross-legged alone beneath an ancient tree.

His Divine Thought extended outward, roaming through the endless deep space.

Under the bright moon, suddenly, the mysterious signal became several times stronger, causing Ji Chen’s body to tremble abruptly.

His Divine Thought returned to his body, and he suddenly opened his eyes, looking towards the endless heavens.

"Buzz!"

The next moment, a dark fissure appeared in the sky following a violent tremor.

A majestic aura poured out from it, filled with endless Great Dao and Laws, and in an instant, it engulfed the entire world.

In Yang City, Yan Kingdom, and even the entire Beiyou and Celestial Martial, countless Cultivators and creatures seemed to sense something at that moment, their gazes all turning towards the direction of the Lingyun Sacred Land.

"What happened?"

"What a terrifying aura, what has happened over in the Profound Domain?" In the Eastern Desolation, within an ancient Sacred Land, an old Saint who had been hidden from the world for many years showed a look of fear in his eyes.

And voices like these were not occurring only here; nearly all Sacred Lands and Noble Families found their long-secluded elders being alarmed into action.

"Ancient Immortal Road..."

Under the starry sky, at the Drunken Ink Residence, Ji Chen looked up at the dark fissure, a glint of brilliance flashing in his eyes.

"Swish!"

Without hesitating too long, he took a step forward, and then his entire person appeared high above the Lingyun Sacred Land.

"Junior brother!"

Fang Qingyao and the others had long since been alerted and could guess what was happening.

When they saw Ji Chen’s figure about to depart far away, worry and a hint of reluctance could not help but appear on their faces.

They all clearly knew, in this half year, Ji Chen had been searching for the entrance to the Ancient Immortal Road; he was going to the Immortal Realm to find Qu Luoning.

Now, finally, the time to part has come.

"Take care of Yanyan for me."

Under the starry sky, Ji Chen in his unparalleled white robe, with the bright moonlight falling upon him, appeared somewhat solitary.

It was as if his life was destined to be one of relentless battles alone.

After leaving this sentence, Ji Chen did not look back as he soared up and vanished into the dark fissure.

"Buzz!"

And almost as soon as he disappeared, the fissure that had nearly covered the entire void began to close, and the surging momentum returned to calm, as if nothing had ever happened.

A feeling of weightlessness swept over him, causing Ji Chen’s body to tremble slightly.

His vision briefly blurred, but fortunately, it did not last long. Once his sight was restored, Ji Chen found himself on a never-ending Ancient Starry Path.

An endless amount of Power of Space filled the area, intertwined with a terrifying Power of the Great Dao and Laws, as if all living creatures could not exist here for long, for they would be extinguished to ashes by the oppressive might.

Ji Chen’s physical body had reached the Emperor Realm, resisting this overwhelming oppressive power, yet the immense pressure still made his breathing become considerably heavier.

"At the end of this road, is it the Immortal Realm..."

He cast his gaze far ahead, murmuring to himself.

After uttering these words, without hesitating too long, Ji Chen began walking towards the front of the Immortal Road.

On the Immortal Road, it seemed that everything had lost its original form.

The Laws here had never appeared in the world of men before.

Along the way, one could occasionally see strange flowers and plants, with leaves that showed a golden hue, as if they were grown from the ground like gold.

The trees here had no leaves and resembled black iron, hard and sharp.

Ji Chen strode forward, entirely unable to feel the passage of time, not knowing how long he had been walking.

But the further he went, he could sense the oppressive might pervading the Ancient Immortal Road becoming much more overwhelming.

By now, he felt as if he was carrying a great mountain on his back, with each step causing the earth to tremble.

His shoulders weighed immensely, as if they might crush him completely.

If not for his body having reached the Emperor Realm, Ji Chen would likely have long since been unable to withstand this terrifying oppression, resulting in his body collapsing, leaving no bones behind.

"Hoo!"

He gasped for air, his breathing had become much heavier.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, a shadow flickered ahead.

It was a humanoid creature, blocking Ji Chen’s path.

A terrifying murderous intent bore down, causing Ji Chen to furrow his brows instantly.

"Buzz!"

In an instant, a fierce battle broke out. The humanoid creature charged at him as soon as it appeared.

Ji Chen was forced to take action, enduring the immense oppression of the Ancient Immortal Road, continuously exerting powerful techniques to strike at the opponent.

Fortunately, this humanoid creature was not an invincible immortal being, and after enduring Ji Chen’s repeated fierce attacks, it was finally extinguished by him, turning into a cloud of dust, dissipating into the ancient road.

Ji Chen did not stop; he continued to stride forward.

He knew very well that on this seemingly endless Ancient Immortal Road, countless unknown dangers still lay ahead.

But none of this mattered anymore.

Because stepping onto the Ancient Immortal Road meant he had no way back.

Either he traversed the Immortal Road to its end, or he would die here.

He had no choice.

"Buzz!"

Who knows how much longer had passed, when once again, the space ahead within the ancient road trembled slightly, and then, another humanoid creature emerged.

The aura around this creature was extraordinary, having at least reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

If it were outside, Ji Chen might be able to deal with it with ease, but the overwhelming pressure on the Ancient Immortal Road was too terrifying, making it difficult for him to truly unleash his potential.