Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin Gu Changge sat cross-legged deep within his Inner Universe, where a majestic mist made from Source engulfed the entire Resplendence Universe. The vast and abundant energy surged towards him in a frenzy, transforming into brilliant suns that kept striking until his forehead shone with radiance. His Primordial Spirit emerged from his Spiritual Palace and sat down to devour the energy in a constant cycle of refinement. Back at Gods’ Ruins, the Tree of Epoch emitted boundless divine light. Immortal Light blossomed as the Epoch Dao Fruit appeared like a resplendent sun, illuminating countless territories and soaring into the sky in accordance with Gu Changge’s will. At this moment, his Primordial Spirit was being tempered by the Epoch Dao Fruit. He was immersed in deep contemplation, cleansed in preparation for his Immortal Ascension. The aura of Immortality gathered above his Primordial Spirit. The drop of Demon Lord True Blood Gu Changge had refined in the Demon-Burying Abyss diffused like a mist and melted into his body. Every pore of his body emitted Immortal Light in all its glory. Terrifying and formidable energy surged. It seemed as if a single strike of it could shatter everything, and a single scrap of it could make the universe explode. Naturally, Gu Changge was well aware that he had only attained the Immortal Realm only with the World Principles from the Epoch Dao Fruit, which had healed the fragmented World Principles. Even so, his Primordial Spirit had reached the Immortal Realm. However, in order to truly become an Immortal, he needed the tempering of the Immortal Tribulation, which would transform his body so that he could truly possess the body of an Immortal. Gu Changge was not worried because he knew where the true Immortal Path would emerge. The Immortal Path had once surfaced back when he was still at Skyward Schloss on the Celestial Ancient Continent. He had once seized many Immortal Spirits from the hands of others through Yue Mingkong. Even though much time had passed, if the Immortal Path wished to reveal itself, it would do so somewhere not too far from that territory. For now, he was only allowing his Primordial Spirit to reach the Immortal Realm in advance. Of course, given the terrifying might of his current physical body, even the physique of an Immortal might not be able to measure up to his current body. Once he completely absorbed that drop of True Blood and refined his physical body with the Energy of Creation, he would become truly Immortal and eternal, unaffected even by the collapse of the universe. “Phew…” “I’ve finally come to this.” Gu Changge stood up. A breath of Immortality Essence escaped him. It was like an Immortal Sword that instantly split apart thousands of Star Territories. The universe in front of him immediately shattered, and the endless stretch of countless armies of various clans beyond the Resplendence Universe instantly turned into dust. They disappeared without a trace or even a ripple. As his Primordial Spirit became Immortal, anomalies began to appear in the environment. In the sky above the Resplendence Universe, Chaos Immortal Light surged and shone upon the distant, hazy, but real Immortal Domain. Tao Yao and Empress Huang Yu were the ones who witnessed the Light of Immortal Ascension. They were unable to stay calm. Boom! All of existence trembled as endless radiant light shot through the boundaries of the universe and even shook the River of Time. At this moment, an overwhelming light emerged from deep within the universe, making all the billions of stars in the distant Upper Realm turn dim. “What… is that?!” “C-Could it be the legendary Chaos Immortal Light…” “This is impossible! This is the Light of Immortal Ascension!” “What’s happening? Where’s the Immortal Gate? How could someone have become an Immortal? Did those who left in search for the opportunity for Immortal Ascension succeed?” Countless were shocked and amazed by this sight. In the distant Upper Realm, the hidden experts of the various Immortal Forces who stayed behind were all struck with awe and horror. They gazed into the distance, looking towards the end of the universe and all of existence. “The Light of Immortal Ascension, eternal throughout the ages, shining upon the past and present!” “How is it possible? How can someone become an Immortal at the end of this era when the Immortal Gate hasn’t opened yet? Even if they have seized the Tree of Epoch, they can’t possibly reach the Immortal Realm right now. They have to wait until the opportunity for Immortal Ascension arrives…” “But this is indeed the aura of Immortality. Someone has just become an Immortal.” The voices of these hidden experts trembled. They had a feeling that something unimaginable had just occurred. From where they were, the Light of Immortal Ascension seemed to have emanated from the distant Resplendence Universe. Though it was a great distance away, that alone could not dim the peerless brilliance that could illuminate all the territories in existence. It was the Light of Immortal Ascension that overshadowed all the hidden experts. The aura of Immortality exceeded all else. The hidden experts were nothing more than ants to those who entered the Immortal Realm, for the latter were the true Immortals. “I can’t believe it. I witnessed the Light of Immortal Ascension with my own eyes. Although it only shone for a brief moment, it definitely signifies that someone has become an Immortal.” Exclaims of astonishment and disbelief rang out from even the most terrifying of the Life Forbidden Areas, let alone from the other cultivators. Everyone was too stunned to speak. Nevertheless, this was the reality. The Light of Immortal Ascension had indeed illuminated the universe, albeit for only a fleeting moment. However, an endless light shower poured down, sweeping across the Upper Realm. Many cultivators felt lost. Their hearts were filled with confusion and disbelief. Why did they not pick up on this opportunity instead? That was because it was the end of this era. The Immortal Gate had not opened yet and the Immortal Path had not emerged. Once someone becomes an Immortal, all universes would be affected in unimaginable ways. All the Force knew this. Thus, everyone was deeply shaken. Throughout all the ages, the Immortal Realm could only be attained when the Immortal Gate appeared and allowed cultivators to journey down the Immortal Path. One’s Immortality would only be recognised by the heavens if it were obtained by such means. Moreover, how could one become an Immortal without the Immortal Gate and the Immortal Path? Such a matter surpasses what they could possibly know, and was deemed impossible. At this moment, various Principles emerged in the Resplendence Universe. Sweet dew rained down from the skies as Divine Springs sprouted from the ground. Countless golden lotuses bloomed in the void. Various inexplicable phenomena occurred, making the entire place sacred. Although it was only a fleeting breath separated by a great distance, it still shook numerous ancient beings. All Forces were astonished at first, but that was soon followed by excitement and anticipation. They were eager to know which hidden expert had become an Immortal. It seemed almost impossible for one to become an Immortal in this era. Even after long years of cultivation, according to predictions, it was exceedingly rare for such a thing to occur. One would need the guidance of the Immortal Path and the tempering of the Light of Immortal Ascension. Why did all the hidden experts of the various Forces fight over the Tree of Epoch? Naturally, it was to make the World Principles whole again, allowing the reappearance of the Immortal Path in which they could enter use to ascend to the Immortal Realm. However, a mysterious individual had now attained Immortality. It was beyond what they ever thought possible and seemed like an impossible feat to them. This was because no one sensed the guidance from the Immortal Path, and of course, no one saw the magnificent Light of Immortal Ascension. Nevertheless, the only thing that all of the Forces of the Upper Realm knew for certain was that the one who became an Immortal had to be one of the hidden experts who rushed over to the Resplendence Universe in search of the Tree of Epoch. Those hidden experts were already a mere step away from the Immortal Realm. It went without saying that the opportunity for Immortal Ascension belonged to them. No one could steal it from them. Right now, all the forces of the Upper Realm were eager and full of anticipation. They wanted to witness the return of the Immortal because it signified that the Upper Realm could finally host a real Immortal. As the Age of Immortal Ascension approached, the world underwent significant changes and transformations. Things would be quite different with an Immortal around.