flstandardbreds Chapter 1627 Star Gate Opens
Chapter 1627 Star Gate Opens
Ten thousand years is a period of great change for mortals, but for cultivators, it is merely a fleeting moment in their secluded cultivation.
Deep in the universe, on that desolate star, the chaotic energy has transformed into a tangible sea of clouds, surging endlessly.
Song Yu sat cross-legged in the center of the sea of clouds, his body radiating Daoist energy. With each breath, the power of countless stars flowed into his limbs and bones along some mysterious path.
His clothes fluttered without wind, and a faint golden light lingered in his hair. It was the embodiment of the power of the peak of the Dao, far more magnificent and refined than the aura of an ordinary peak Dao expert.
Not far away, both the Demon Emperor and Naihe had achieved extraordinary breakthroughs.
The Demon Emperor broke through from the mid-stage of the Dao Realm to the late-stage of the Dao Realm, while Naihe, on the other hand, completely broke through to the Dao Realm.
Ten thousand years have passed, allowing him to progress from a half-step Dao Realm cultivator to the early stage of the Dao Realm.
"Om!!"
A soft tremor suddenly emanated from Song Yu's body.
In an instant, the sea of clouds churned, golden light surged, and a pillar of light pierced through the heavens and earth, shooting into the depths of the starry sky from above Song Yu's head.
Within the pillar of light, countless Daoist runes flickered in and out, faintly outlining the rudiments of a universe.
The Demon Emperor suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of amazement flashing in them: "You've succeeded! In ten thousand years, you have actually reached the pinnacle of the Dao, and... your Dao seems to be even more perfect than that of ordinary peak cultivators!"
Naihe also stopped cultivating, her gaze towards Song Yu filled with awe.
He could clearly sense that Song Yu's aura at this moment had surpassed that of any strong person he knew. Even the Evil Emperor of yesteryear, at the peak of the Dao Realm, probably wouldn't have been able to suppress Song Yu.
Song Yu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with chaotic divine light. He gently raised his hand, and a crack immediately appeared in the void.
Within the rift, the Milky Way hung upside down, and billions of stars twinkled, seemingly within reach. He felt the surging power within him, and a smile appeared on his lips: "Ten thousand years of arduous cultivation have finally paid off. The Temple of Annihilation and the Temple of Shadows, it's time to settle old scores."
Before the words were finished, a violent fluctuation suddenly came from the depths of the starry sky.
This fluctuation did not originate from a powerful individual, but rather from the tremors of the laws of heaven and earth, carrying an ancient and boundless aura.
The Demon Emperor's expression changed slightly. He stood up and looked in the direction from which the fluctuations were coming: "This aura... it's the Star Gate! The Star Gate is about to open!"
A thought struck Song Yu, and with a flash, he appeared at the top of the star.
He gazed into the distance and saw that at the intersection of the three universes, the Star River Light Stele, which had been suspended in the void, suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light. The two characters "Evil Emperor" on the stele shimmered with gold and transformed into two golden streams of light, flying towards the depths of the void.
Immediately afterwards, a huge vortex slowly emerged at the original site of the Star River Light Monument.
Within the vortex, nebulae swirled and spacetime distorted, and a dazzling portal of light could be faintly seen slowly taking shape in the center of the vortex.
The gate of light is engraved with countless mysterious runes, which are the unique star gate runes of the upper realm.
"The Star Gate is open, the path to the Upper Realm is finally open!" Song Yu took a deep breath, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
Just then, a whooshing sound rang out!
Song Yu turned his head and saw Song Qinghong holding the Divine Sword, followed by Ying Zheng, Zhang Zishi and others, flying rapidly towards them.
Ten thousand years have passed, and Song Qinghong has long since shed his youthful naiveté. His brows now bear a more composed and dignified air, and his cultivation has reached the Dao Realm, with even faint signs of a breakthrough.
Ying Zheng, Zhang Zishi, and others also saw a significant increase in their cultivation, breaking through to the Dao Realm!
"Father!"
Song Qinghong landed in front of Song Yu, bowed respectfully, and said with barely concealed excitement, "The cosmic fortunes of the three great universes have converged, and the Star Gate has opened as scheduled!"
Ying Zheng stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, the Temple of Annihilation and the Temple of Shadows are powerful in the Upper Realm. This journey is fraught with danger. I am willing to go with you!"
Zhang Zishi also said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, rest assured, we have already gathered the elite cultivators of the three universes. We are ready to march into the Upper Realm at any time once the Star Gate is stabilized!"
Song Yu looked at the crowd in front of him, his expression complicated.
However, he still nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "I appreciate everyone's kindness. But it is not advisable to make a big show of our trip to the Upper Realm at the beginning. Elder Yunhe of the Qingyun Sect once said that the Temple of Annihilation has already incurred the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people. Our trip should focus on forming alliances and contacting those sects that have grudges against the Temple of Annihilation before we slowly plot our moves!"
"Besides, don't forget the Heavenly Dao Lord and the others! They've been keeping a close eye on our three universes. Without the Dao Mirror guarding them, I really can't rest easy!"
The Demon Emperor stepped forward and said, "Song Yu is absolutely right. The situation in the Upper Realm is far more complex than that in the Lower Realm. The Temple of Annihilation has been operating for many years and its influence is deeply entrenched. The Temple of Shadows is also eyeing us covetously. If we rashly lead a large army there, we will only alert them and may even invite a joint attack from the two temples."
"Furthermore, you all need to keep a close eye on the Heavenly Dao Master!"
Song Yu's eyes flashed, and he said, "In that case, we will go to Qingyun Sect first and meet up with Elder Yunhe. Qinghong, the responsibility of guarding the three universes will still be entrusted to you. Ying Zheng and Zhang Zishi, you two will lead the elite cultivators to guard the vicinity of the Star Gate. Once we have established a foothold in the Upper Realm, we will send someone to guide you up."
"Yes!" Song Qinghong, Ying Zheng, and the others had no choice but to reply.
Song Yu nodded, then turned to look at the Demon Emperor and Naihe: "Gentlemen, it's time for us to set off."
The Demon Emperor laughed heartily, his demonic energy surging and transforming into a black streak of light: "That's exactly what I wanted to do!"
Naihe nodded, then flashed away and followed behind Song Yu.
The three transformed into three streaks of light and sped towards the Star Gate.
Within the stargate, spacetime is distorted, and nebulae shift and change!
The moment Song Yu and the other two stepped into the star gate, they felt a powerful pulling force, as if it would tear their bodies apart.
Song Yu frowned slightly, his body swirling with Daoist energy, protecting the Demon Emperor and Naihe behind him, forcefully resisting the pulling force.
After an unknown amount of time, the scene before them suddenly changed.
The three appeared above a vast, desolate mountain range.
The mountain range stretches endlessly, towering into the clouds. Mist swirls among the mountains, cranes fly about, and the air is filled with a rich spiritual energy, dozens of times purer than that of the lower realm.
"Is this the Upper Realm?"
He couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
He could clearly sense that the rules of heaven and earth here were far more perfect than those in the lower realm, and the spiritual energy was also much more abundant. One day of cultivation here was equivalent to ten thousand years in the upper or lower realm!
The Demon Emperor took a deep breath, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes: "That's right, this is the Upper Realm!"
Song Yu looked around and his gaze fell on a huge sect building deep in the mountains.
The building was built against the mountain, with green tiles and flying eaves, and was magnificent. Above the mountain gate hung a huge plaque with three gilded characters on it!
Qingyun Sect!
"It seems we're in luck; the Star Gate teleported us directly to the vicinity of the Qingyun Sect."
Song Yu smiled slightly, and with a flash, he flew towards the mountain gate of Qingyun Sect.
Two disciples were stationed outside the gate of the Qingyun Sect.
Both disciples possessed cultivation at the Sovereign level, which would make them top experts in the lower realms, but in the upper realms, they could only be considered ordinary outer disciples.
The two were chatting idly when they suddenly saw three streaks of light flying towards the mountain gate. Their expressions changed instantly, and they quickly raised their longswords, shouting sternly, "Who goes there? State your names!"
Song Yu stopped and cupped his hands in greeting to the two, saying, "Song Yu, the Human Emperor of the Lower Realm, along with the Demon Emperor and Senior Naihe, have come to pay our respects to Elder Yunhe of the Qingyun Sect."
"The Human Emperor of the Lower Realm?"
The two disciples exchanged a glance, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes.
They had never heard of this name before, but the aura emanating from Song Yu and the other two terrified them, especially Song Yu, whose pressure from the peak of the Dao made it almost impossible for them to breathe.
One of the disciples quickly said, "Please wait a moment, seniors, I will go and report to the elders!" After saying that, he turned around and ran towards the sect.
Not long after, a white streak of light flew out from the Qingyun Sect and landed in front of Song Yu and the other two.
The newcomer was Elder Yunhe. Ten thousand years had passed, and his cultivation level remained at the peak of the Dao Realm, but his aura was more composed than before.
When Elder Yunhe saw Song Yu, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, which then turned into a broad smile: "The Human Emperor is indeed a genius. In just ten thousand years, he has actually reached the pinnacle of the Dao! Congratulations!"
Song Yu smiled slightly and said, "Elder, you flatter me. I have come here for two reasons: first, to fulfill the agreement we made years ago, and second, to unite the major sects to fight against the Temple of Annihilation and the Temple of Shadow."
Elder Yunhe nodded, his expression turning solemn: "Your Majesty, you may not know this, but over the past ten thousand years, the power of the Temple of Annihilation has grown ever stronger. Dozens of sects in the Central Region have either been annexed by it or forced to submit. The Temple of Shadows is not to be outdone, expanding rapidly in the Northern Region, and has even clashed with the Temple of Annihilation several times at the border between the Eastern and Western Regions. The entire Upper Realm is already in turmoil."
"Oh?" A cold glint flashed in Song Yu's eyes. "The Temple of Annihilation and the Temple of Shadows are even more rampant than I imagined."
"It's more than just rampant."
Elder Yunhe sighed softly, "The Lord of the Temple of Annihilation is extremely mysterious; no one knows his strength!"
The Evil Annihilation Celestial Venerable of the Shadow Temple was killed by the Evil Emperor back then, but he did not die completely! But now, he has probably recovered almost completely.
A glimmer of hope flashed in Elder Yunhe's eyes: "The Human Emperor's talent far surpasses that of the Evil Emperor of yesteryear. Given time, he may well be able to put up a fight! However, if we want to confront the two great temples, the combined strength of our Qingyun Sect and the Human Emperor is far from enough."
"Does the elder have a good plan?" Song Yu asked.
Elder Yunhe pondered for a moment and said, "The Ten Thousand Swords Valley in the Eastern Region, the Pill Cauldron Sect in the Southern Region, and the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain in the Western Region are all sects that have grudges against the Temple of Annihilation. The sect leaders of these three major sects are all experts at the peak of the Dao Realm, and they also have many experts under their command. If we can persuade them to join forces, and with the power of the Human Emperor, we might be able to contend with the two temples."
Song Yu nodded: "In that case, I will trouble the elder to make the introduction."
Elder Yunhe smiled and said, "Your Majesty is too kind. Senior Evil Emperor has been kind to my Qingyun Sect. Please come with me into the sect. I have prepared a banquet to welcome you."