Terran Guardian - Chapter 3618

Chapter 3596 Pilgrimage of All Races

Peak.

Inside the Immortal Mansion courtyard.

Shen Changqing and Ji Yang sat facing each other.

“Have you heard about the advancement of the Heavenly Dao?”

Shen Changqing asked.

This was the reason he had brought Ji Yang here.

In the past, when Shen Changqing encountered problems, he mostly consulted Ji Yang.

There was no other way.

Ji Yang was the reincarnation of an ancient powerhouse.

Asking him about secrets unknown to ordinary cultivators was always a safe bet.

Although Ji Yang was not omnipotent, at least most of the time, Shen Changqing could still get the answers he wanted from him.

“The advancement of the Heavenly Dao… Master, you mean the advancement of the Heavenly Dao in the Microcosm?”

“That’s right!”

Shen Changqing nodded.

Ji Yang said, “This disciple has indeed heard of this matter.” “

In the chaotic void, there are billions of microcosms, each born from its own Heavenly Dao.

But in reality, each microcosm is different, and the fundamental reason lies in the Heavenly Dao.

The so-called advancement of the Heavenly Dao is actually an advancement in the cosmic rank.

For example, the difference between a Lesser Thousand World, a Middle Thousand World, and a Greater Thousand World.

Microcosms are also different.

In this disciple’s memory, all microcosms are actually divided into nine ranks, from lowest to highest.”

“Nine ranks?”

Shen Changqing’s expression shifted slightly, and Ji Yang nodded.

“That’s right, it’s ninth-order!”

“Every time a microcosm advances in rank, its essence changes. The universe we inhabit now, theoretically speaking, is a first-order universe.

Such a first-order universe can only accommodate Immortal Kings at its maximum capacity; any existence above the Immortal King level will be suppressed.

If it could advance to a second-order universe, then this microcosm could accommodate Ancient Immortals, but not Immortal Emperors.

Similarly, the upper limit of third-order and even fourth-order universes is constantly increasing.

The legendary ninth-order universe can support a Chaos Ruler, but this is only theoretical.

After all, universe advancement is difficult. Let alone a ninth-order universe, in fact, even third- and fourth-order universes are extremely rare in the chaotic void.”

Ji Yang paused here before continuing.

“In my memory, there once existed a microcosm that evolved over countless years, eventually advancing to a fourth-order universe.

Later, a Saint coveted this universe, attempting to forcibly seize it, but perished under divine punishment.

Unfortunately, a Supreme Being intervened and completely erased that fourth-order universe from the chaos!”

“A fourth-order universe could have the power to kill a Saint?”

Shen Changqing’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Ji Yang nodded: “Universes of the third order and below all have a Heavenly Dao level at the Half-Saint realm.

The only difference is that an ordinary first-order universe’s Heavenly Dao power is at most at the Third Tribulation Half-Saint level or below. A second-order universe can rival a Fourth to Sixth Tribulation Half-Saint. A

third-order universe is comparable to a Seventh to Ninth Tribulation Half-Saint.

Only by truly advancing to a fourth-order universe can its Heavenly Dao undergo a transformation, reaching the level of a true Saint.

A microcosm at this level can, at its limit, accommodate a Half-Saint realm being.”

Hearing Ji Yang’s words ,

Shen Changqing finally understood that there were such differences among the billions of microcosms.

Nine orders of universes!

Prior to this, he had never heard of any such news. It

was clear that advancements in the Heavenly Dao and the cosmic advancement were not common occurrences in the Upper Realm.

Thinking of this,

Shen Changqing asked again, “Do you know how a universe advances?”

“It’s very simple, nothing more than accumulation!”

“Accumulation?”

“The advancement of any universe involves countless years of self-accumulation and refinement. When the universe’s fundamental essence becomes increasingly abundant, it will qualify for advancement when it reaches a certain critical point.

However, every universe advancement is inevitably accompanied by calamities.

These can be natural disasters or man-made catastrophes, and so on.

Only by overcoming these calamities can one truly advance. If one fails to overcome them, either the universe will be destroyed, and countless lives will perish,

or the universe’s fundamental essence will be severely damaged, leading to a significant decline in overall strength!”

Ji Yang’s words reminded Shen Changqing of the primordial era of the myriad universes and the so-called Dark Ages.

He suspected

that before that ancient era, the myriad universes might have been preparing to advance to the second-tier universe.

The later Dark Ages were the so-called calamities.

But unfortunately…

The myriad universes ultimately failed their tribulation.

The origin of one universe was incomplete, sowing the seeds of future destruction.

If it weren’t for his sudden emergence, the myriad universes would have already perished in the battle on the path to immortality.

Although this speculation lacked substantial evidence, Shen Changqing believed it was largely accurate.

However—

whether true

or false,

these things didn’t matter.

For Shen Changqing, advancing the myriad universes would naturally not be a bad thing.

Regarding Ji Yang’s mention of accumulation, he thought of the previous experience of nurturing a mid-grade immortal vein.

If nothing unexpected happened, this accumulation of universes might also be related to the nurturing of immortal veins.

Thinking of this,

Shen Changqing asked, “Can nurturing immortal veins within a microcosm allow a universe to advance?”

“Of course!”

Ji Yang nodded, appearing completely matter-of-fact.

“As I said before, the advancement of the universe requires the accumulation of its origin. Any change that is beneficial to the Heavenly Dao is actually a process of improving its origin.

For example, nurturing a celestial vein and improving the cultivation environment of a universe is a real tonic for the Heavenly Dao.

At present, the foundation of this universe is average, but Master has already greatly increased its origin by nurturing a mid-grade celestial vein.

If this continues, advancing to the second tier will not be a problem!”

The changes in the universe before him could not escape Ji Yang’s eyes.

Although he was an ancient immortal in this life, he still possessed the necessary insight.

With just a glance,

Ji Yang could discover the clues of the universe.

Originally,

affected by the Great Calamity,

the Heavenly Dao’s origin was exhausted.

Advancing to a second-tier universe was a distant prospect.

However, after the Heavenly Sect nurtured that mid-grade immortal vein, everything changed.

Under Ji Yang’s divine sense, the previously exhausted Heavenly Dao’s origin was recovering at an astonishing speed.

At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before the Heavenly Dao’s origin was completely restored.

And with the nourishment of the mid-grade immortal vein, advancing this universe to the second tier wouldn’t be a big problem.

Shen Changqing understood upon hearing this.

Universe advancement!

He already had some ideas in his mind.

…

On the other side.

The mid-grade immortal vein was being nurtured.

The remnants of the ancient continent’s various races’ struggles and battles remained, with more than one Immortal King personally taking action, wanting to seize this blessed land of immortals.

For a time…

Numerous cultivators perished.

Yet, only the Thunderous Domain remained peaceful.

This was because all the forces in this immortal domain were subordinate to the Heavenly Sect, and each immortal mountain and blessed land was occupied by a corresponding force.

Other forces, though envious, dared not make any move.

The reason was simple:

the Thunderous Domain belonged to the Heavenly Sect.

That was all.

The name of the Heavenly Sect was an unshakeable mountain pressing down on the heads of all races.

Even the Eternal Immortal Court paled in comparison to the Heavenly Sect.

Thus,

even if other Immortal Kings had ten times the courage, they wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in the Thunderous Domain.

On this day,

the void trembled.

Blood rain poured down, causing shockwaves everywhere.

“Blood rain from the sky!”

“An Immortal King has fallen!”

Many cultivators were shaken. This was the first Immortal King to fall since the end of the Great Calamity.

It was clear that the struggle on the ancient continent had reached a fever pitch.

Immortal Kings were falling one after another.

One force after another was annihilated.

The eight great domains had now become a battlefield of carnage.

The various races were utterly frenzied in their struggle for the sacred mountains and blessed lands .

After all, occupying any one of these sacred mountains and blessed lands within the eight great domains would be a blessing sufficient to ensure their power’s long-

term survival. With such a foundation, barring unforeseen circumstances, their power could endure forever

. Whether for their sects or for the divine races behind them, they were determined to fight tooth and nail.

However—

this struggle abruptly ended after more than half a year.

The previously chaotic situation in each great domain suddenly subsided, as if all the chaos had been abruptly severed by an unseen force.

This change was not surprising to many cultivators.

There was only one reason:

the time for the Heavenly Sect’s sermon had arrived.

A year ago,

news spread that the Heavenly Sect’s patriarch would be lecturing on the Great Dao a year from now.

Now that a year had passed, cultivators from all sides naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity.

Even the existence of sacred mountains and blessed lands couldn’t compare to the allure of listening to the Great Dao.

Shen Changqing is the strongest being in the entire universe since time immemorial. Such a being’s cultivation has reached a transcendent level, and no one knows exactly how far he has progressed.

But the fact that he could suppress the chaos of the entire universe with just his avatar is enough to demonstrate his terrifying strength. For

a powerhouse of this level to expound the Great Dao is an unparalleled opportunity.

To hear the heavenly voice of the Great Dao and gain even a slight understanding would be immensely beneficial.

Perhaps

, in a single moment of enlightenment, directly grasping the opportunity for ascension is not impossible.

Many powerful forces spare no expense in vying for immortal mountains and blessed lands. While there are factors of consideration for their own divine races, the main reason is still ascension.

Top-tier immortal mountains and blessed lands can provide divine assistance in cultivation, laying the foundation for breaking through to the Ancient Immortal realm and ascending to the upper realms.

Now that such an opportunity for ascension is before them, no one can ignore it.

Therefore,

all parties tacitly ceased their actions and unanimously headed towards the Heavenly Thunder Domain.

…

On this day…

The gates of the Heavenly Sect opened

wide. All the numerous array formations and restrictions were removed.

Powerful beings from all races of the heavens, and even from the Netherworld, flocked to the sect upon hearing the news, instantly transforming it into a hub of powerful figures and cultivators.

The disciples of the Heavenly Sect were filled with excitement at this sight.

A pilgrimage of all races!

What an honor!