422: Chapter 422 Annexing the Five Domains and Two Heavens

"However, one point needs attention. The Immortal Lord said that Heaven might already be dead, and the Heavenly Mandate might not necessarily appear!"

As the Desolate Master finished speaking, the entire audience instantly broke into an uproar.

"Heaven might already be dead? What does that mean?"

Qin Wushang's brows twitched slightly, his heart equally shaken.

Could Heaven fall?

This notion was so absurd it was hard to believe.

"I do not know the specific reasons either."

"Tens of millions of years ago, I was fortunate enough to meet the Immortal Lord once. He mentioned then that Heaven might be dead."

"It was precisely because the Heavenly Dao collapsed that the Immortal Realm fell apart and eventually shattered."

"As for the details, he said he was still investigating, and no definitive conclusion has been released to this day."

The Desolate Master shook her head gently.

These were all deduced from ancient remnants; no one could determine whether they were true or false.

Too many past events had long been submerged in the River of Time. Many theories were merely speculations of later generations, whether true or false...

Still required careful verification!

"That's not right... If Heaven has truly fallen, why hasn't this world perished? Why does it still nurture all living beings?"

"Why can we still cultivate and seek the Dao, invoking the power of Heaven and Earth?"

"Isn't the great dao of heaven and earth that we sense the Heavenly Dao itself?"

Qin Wushang's heart was full of doubts as he asked in a heavy voice.

The great dao of heaven and earth is clearly still operating; how could Heaven be dead?

The Desolate Master remained silent for a moment, seemingly recalling the Immortal Lord's words from back then, before slowly relaying them.

"The Immortal Lord once said that having such doubts is only natural."

"Most people in the world conflate the great dao of heaven and earth with the Heavenly Dao, but in reality, the two are completely different."

"The great dao of heaven and earth is the Origin of the Universe, existing since the Grandmist. It neither lives nor dies, operating eternally as the fundamental Law followed by all things."

"And the so-called Heaven, the so-called Heavenly Dao, is merely a self-awareness born after a world evolves to its limit—the Dominator's will that governs this world."

"As for whether this will can truly perish, or if it has truly fallen... in the end, it was only his deduction and speculation; there is no conclusion yet."

"However, after tens of millions of years, perhaps he already has the answer, has stepped into a new Realm, and become an even more powerful existence."

The Desolate Master's explanation opened up a whole new world for the several people present.

They looked at each other, carefully pondering these words.

Heaven might be dead!

The great dao of heaven and earth is not the Heavenly Dao!

"If there really is no Heavenly Mandate, then what is the meaning of the Emperors Path's existence?"

In the distance, Di Qingli spoke up to ask.

She had restarted her life. In her memory, Qin Wushang was the one who obtained the Heavenly Mandate on the Emperors Path and became the Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor.

"If indeed no Heavenly Mandate descends, then where does the meaning of the Emperors Path's existence lie?"

In the distance, Di Qingli spoke softly, her tone carrying a hint of confusion.

She had restarted this life. In her memory, Qin Wushang had originally accepted the Heavenly Mandate upon the Emperors Path, only then becoming the Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor.

"The Emperors Path was originally established for the birth of a Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor. As for how to achieve it, it all depends on each individual's path ahead."

"In the era I belonged to, the Heavenly Mandate was condensed within the Imperial City. It's just that between then and now, they are already two completely different eras."

The Desolate Master recalled carefully, her expression slightly dazed.

Many past events were too distant—so distant that even her memories had gradually become blurred.

"Actually... whether there is a Heavenly Mandate or not, there's no need to be too obsessed with it."

"That is not something we, at our current level, should delve into deeply."

"Living in the present is enough."

Qin Wushang smiled indifferently.

With his current meager strength, worrying too much about unreachable secrets was merely adding to his troubles.

Only by standing firm in the present and moving forward step by step could one find true freedom.

"No!"

The Desolate Master shook her head abruptly, her tone more solemn than ever before.

"Whether there is a Heavenly Mandate is of vital importance to you."

"You must become the Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor; otherwise, there will no longer be a place for you to stand in this world."

Her gaze was heavy as she looked directly at Qin Wushang.

"You have killed experts from the Immortal Domain. Those people were all under the Immortal Lord's protection."

"Once the Immortal Lord awakens and brings his own Great Dao to Perfection, he will surely come to settle the score."

"At that time, even I will not be able to protect you."

"More importantly, you possess the reincarnation immortal bone... Innate Reincarnation Dao Patterns naturally grow upon the bone, capable of evolving into a completely new Reincarnation."

"And within the Immortal Domain, Reincarnation has long been severed. The Immortal Lord needs this Reincarnation to create a complete Immortal Domain."

The Immortal Domain was originally a world transformed from the Immortal Lord's own Great Dao.

His Dao Origin was incomplete, specifically lacking the path of Reincarnation.

Now that Qin Wushang possessed the reincarnation immortal bone, the Immortal Lord would never let him be and would certainly use any means necessary to seize it.

Hearing this, Qin Wushang's brows suddenly tightened.

He said in a deep voice: "But even so, even if I go through all hardships to become the Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor, I would be no match for him."

The Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor is, after all, only at the Emperor Realm cultivation.

Whereas the Immortal Lord is a supreme existence standing at the peak of the era. The gap between the two is like a heavenly chasm.

It is simply impossible to bridge.

"You are wrong."

The Desolate Master shook her head and explained: "The Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor receives the personal protection of the Great Dao Origin of Heaven and Earth. At that time, within the entire Five Domains and Two Heavens, you will be the only Dominator recognized by Heaven and Earth."

"Even if the Immortal Lord's cultivation reaches the heavens, if he truly wants to move against you, as long as you are within the territory of the Five Domains and Two Heavens and borrow the momentum of the great dao of heaven and earth, he must think twice and not dare to act rashly!"

Just like the current Qin Zhanzhou, who has merged his body with the Dao of the Great Chu Empire. Within the Great Chu territory, even a descending False Immortal could not hope to easily suppress him.

This is the confidence gained from borrowing the Great Momentum of Heaven and Earth, and it is also Qin Wushang's only way to survive.

"Then could we ask Senior to preside over Great Chu?"

Qin Zhanzhou took a step forward, bowed to the Desolate Master, and made a sincere request.

If they could invite this supreme existence to take residence in Great Chu, with her presiding over and protecting it, Great Chu's Foundation would surely leap to a brand new height.

Even for him, as the one who merged his body with the Dao of the Great Chu Empire, his cultivation and confidence would rise accordingly.

At that time, he would be more than several times stronger.

"I cannot, and I do not want to."

The Desolate Master refused directly, her tone leaving no room for negotiation.

"When the phases of the heavenly dao moon are replenished and the chaotic great dao of heaven and earth returns to order, the rules of the world will completely return to their proper places."

"At that time, beings like us who have transcended the current level of this world will surely face strong rejection from the Origin of Heaven and Earth, making it impossible to remain here."

She paused, slowly revealing the secrets behind it.

"Heaven and Earth have their own balance of Laws."

"The carrying capacity of the Five Domains and Two Heavens is limited. Once the Dao is repaired and perfected, it will not accommodate existences like us who have long exceeded the world's shackles."

"Forcibly staying will only lead to being completely obliterated by the rules of Heaven and Earth, or being expelled from this world."

"This is also why Immortal King Jun Juechen could only choose to enter the Five Domains and Two Heavens at this specific point in time when the great dao of heaven and earth is in chaos."

Hearing these words, the hope on Qin Zhanzhou's face instantly vanished, his expression unable to hide his disappointment.

His bowed figure also froze slightly, his heart full of expectations completely falling through.

Seeing through their disappointment, the Desolate Master's eyes shifted slightly as she slowly spoke, offering a brand new proposal.

"Although I cannot preside over Great Chu, I can point out a clear path for you."

"Your Great Chu Empire can officially merge with Taihuang Heaven. Their Foundations will blend, and their forces will unite. By utilizing the Era Legacy and Luck of Taihuang Heaven, Great Chu's overall strength can directly leap to a brand new dimension."

"And since you have already merged with the Dao of Great Chu, after the merger, Great Chu's Luck and Taihuang Heaven's Origin will intertwine."

"Your Foundation of merging with the Dao will be completely reshaped. Your cultivation and dao rhyme can both Breakthrough their current Bottlenecks, gaining an improvement far beyond imagination, enough to withstand the pressure of a Quasi-Immortal King or even an Immortal King from the Immortal Domain."

"This is indeed a clear path to the heavens!"

A sharp light flashed in Qin Wushang's eyes, and he immediately broke into a smile.

"In that case, if our Great Chu merges with Taihuang Heaven, the momentum of our Foundation will be overwhelming..."

"Wouldn't that mean we can take the opportunity to annex the entire Five Domains and Two Heavens, becoming the supreme overlord at the peak of this Universe in one fell swoop?"

His gaze was burning as he looked closely at Qin Zhanzhou.

"At that time, Third Uncle, you will be the brand new Dominator who reorganizes the world. In these Five Domains and Two Heavens, who else could compete with you?"