Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin The golden light shone like a great sun rising between the universe, while the ancient sound of the Great Dao resounded in every corner of the universe. A giant list forged from countless rare divine materials, surrounded by Chaos Qi, emitting a faint golden radiance throughout its body. The words ‘Immortal Ascension’ on it were both ancient and majestic, carrying a terrifying pressure that seemed to oppress the heavens. Any cultivator, regardless of their cultivation level, would tremble, unable to help but want to kneel beneath the list upon seeing it. Countless Great Dao Golden Lotuses bloomed around the list, emitting a torrent of divine light. Even the surrounding stars trembled, seemingly unable to bear the aura it emanated. Great Dao circulated, and the Celestial Beams intertwined. Soon, the list was shrouded in a vast mist, concealing it from all. However, the entire universe was still shaken by the list, and almost all beings were unable to remain calm and still. Gu Changge mentioned several decades ago about this opportunity to become Immortal. Any cultivator in and above the Sacred Emperor Realm stands a chance to enter the list and become Immortal, no longer bound by the World Principles of the Upper Realm. The matter shook the universe, making many hidden experts restless, fearing that the emergence of the list would affect them. However, they were unwilling to entrust their lives to the Divine Empire or to Gu Changge. From another perspective, it could directly impact the overall situation of the Upper Realm and even disturb the peace of all. After all, this was an incredible event that could allow people to transcend their mortal limitations. Who wouldn’t be tempted!? Those above the Sacred Emperor Realm were numerous. Furthermore, the desire for Immortal Ascension was something all hidden experts seeked for countless years. The release of the Immortal Selection List would inevitably shatter the balance that had lasted for countless ages. Gu Changge sat at the pinnacle of the Divine Empire, gazing at the list. His voice was calm but resounding, like the toll of a great bell, echoing through the heavens. “The Immortal Selection List has been established. Those who enter the list shall receive the blessings of fortune and faith, transcending from the mortal realm to become Immortals.” As his words fell, the Immortal Selection List faded away, its majestic aura disappearing into the far reaches of the sky. However, the astonishing and terrifying phenomenon still lingered. Yet, due to these words, realms were thrown into great turmoil. The strongest cultivators of various Forces stepped forward, summoning their people to gather and discuss how to respond. Although the brilliance of the Divine Empire had been illuminating over all realms during this period, showing clear signs of an inevitable unification, all under heaven was vast and boundless. Unifying everything under it within such a short time was simply impossible. Over the years, many Forces had submitted to the Divine Empire, but there were still numerous Forces hiding in the shadows. There were even ‘new’ Domains beyond the Upper Realm showing signs of manifestation. They were called Outer Domains and they were located far beyond the Upper Realm. Most were similar to the Upper Realm. They were ancient and had their own Lower Worlds along with a long history, which could not be underestimated. It was precisely because the World Principles of the Upper Realm were becoming complete that these Outer Domains began to reveal themselves. Even Immortals dared not claim to understand all of such unknowns, let alone have a clear idea of how many worlds truly existed. *Buzz! The divine light disappeared, and Gu Changge appeared in his Divine Palace. He was dressed simply in a blue silk robe, with his hair down. It was difficult to associate him as the deity who ruled all under heaven, the unparalleled Divine Lord of the Divine Empire. Now, he looked more like a worldly, handsome gentleman. A banished Immortal who had mistakenly fallen into the mortal realm, extraordinary yet detached. “Divine Lord, when the Immortal Selection List is released, there will inevitably be great chaos outside the Divine Empire. Although the Divine Empire has been purging various universes in recent years, there are still remnants in some corners, creating chaos in various ways.” A minister reported respectfully. “During this period, there have even been remnants of the extinct Forces who have used secret methods to sacrifice ancient souls, attempting to put their faiths in Demonic Immortals and disrupt the foundation of our Divine Empire. We have been incompetent, for we have failed to eliminate them once and for all.” Gu Changge nodded slightly in response, his expression unchanged. “I am already aware of this. They will dare not show themselves within the boundaries of the Divine Empire. It’s the right decision to not act if Demonic Immortals are involved. If a single Demonic Immortal is back to their peak state, even a sliver of his divine sense is not something a common man can handle.” He didn’t like using formal speech, even if it was before the ministers. However, events like today occurred more often than they should in recent years. Some ministers were surprised in the beginning, but with time, they grew accustomed to it. They knew Gu Changge was rather young and didn’t like formalities. He also preferred to solve things straightforwardly and simply. As for the Demonic Immortal… The Forces that he had once destroyed weren’t completely eradicated. Over the years, they had gathered strength in various places, even using forbidden secret techniques to sacrifice themselves, connecting with the river of time in the depths of hell, trying to find a trace of their ancestors and awaken them. The ancestors of the Forces Gu Changge destroyed consisted of genuine Immortals. Due to the changes in the environment of the world, the power of the Immortal Realm could be manifested. This had caused previously varnished Immortal souls to be revived, which had led to the emergence of the so-called Demonic Immortals. In the past few decades, the Divine Empire had eradicated no fewer than ten Demonic Immortals, and yet the situation was becoming more intense. “It seems like the power of the Department of Suppressing Evil is still insufficient. Minister of Suppressing Evil, personally visit the major Ministerial Sects and select talented youths to join the Department of Suppressing Evil. They will be under the command of Blade. They can exchange divine abilities and various treasures with merit points earned.” Gu Changge casually gave his instructions. “Allowing the Demonic Immortals to cause havoc will unsettle the Divine Empire and destabilize its foundation. We must ultimately eliminate this calamity.” Blade, Spear, Sword, and Halberd, these were the four Guardians Gu Changge casually established. The four of them were the ones tasked with most of the killings, and they were amongst the most formidable powers in the Divine Empire in recent years. The Minister of Suppressing Evil was a fierce and burly man with a hint of Chaos Qi emanating from him. His appearance alone could frighten evil ghosts and make infants stop crying. “Yes, Divine Lord,” he replied, acknowledging the order and immediately issuing commands to the various Forces to select talented youths. The Department of Suppressing Evil, though it sounded formidable, was actually created by Gu Changge based on Yin Mei’s advice. As for its purpose, it wasn’t specifically about eliminating Demonic Immortals or remnant opposing Forces. In fact, it was intended to balance and suppress the power of various internal Forces and the ministers. Absolute tranquility didn’t exist in the world. Gu Changge had foreseen the issue of the Demonic Immortals long ago but was never too bothered by it. By establishing the Department of Suppressing Evil and using the name of selecting talented youths, he could recruit and train the young prodigies from various Forces to serve him faithfully. In the long run, only by doing so could the true role of this plan be bare fruit. After dealing with various affairs, Gu Changge’s figure dissipated. The palace was naturally not where his true body was; it was merely a casual thought condensed into a manifestation. However, with essence laced in it, no one could make out any difference. All this while, his true body had been sitting in the endless void outside the Divine Empire, refining the Demon Lord True Blood and making contact with the Immortal Domain through his thoughts. In addition to that, Gu Changge was also refining the Dao Fruits accumulated by the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being. This caused his cultivation to advance at a terrifying speed. If he were to undergo an Immortal Tribulation to make his physique Immortal, his realm might even instantly reach an unimaginable level.