"The power that shakes the entire endless dimension… even the will of the Supreme Rule Dao is retreating…
"Transcendence, it must be related to transcendence."
"No wonder I couldn't observe the current timeline over a hundred thousand years ago, so that's how it is, that's how it is."
One by one, the ancient Legendary Lords appeared, and those who roamed the past and future quickly returned to this time and space, sensing the strange force that penetrated the vast dimensions.
Rustle.
As time and space distorted, a twelve-armed figure appeared, looking up at the source of the strange vibrations.
At this moment, that place was in a state of absolute chaos, with an inexplicable force spreading and diffusing.
"Fantian, you've returned as well."
Not far from the twelve-armed figure, another figure condensed, its form changing at every moment, as if replicating everything in the endless dimensions.
"Wan Xiang, what do you think this power is?"
The twelve-armed figure, Fantian Lord, asked casually.
If there were other Legendary Lords present, they would be shocked to discover that both Fantian Lord and Lord Wan Xiang are incredibly ancient and powerful Legendary Lords.
Long before countless ages, they were already acknowledged as terrifying beings who had passed the three-hundred-millionth tribulation of their final stage, nearing the end of the path of transcendence.
"Related to transcendence, how would I know exactly what power it is?"
Lord Wan Xiang said, a hint of longing in his gaze.
Wasn't the pursuit of such power the very reason he traveled through the ancient past and distant future?
Buzz- At this moment, another figure gathered.
"Haotian."
Lord Wan Xiang glanced at the third figure, his expression showing caution.
Fantian Lord and Lord Haotian were known as the "Twin Heavens" among the many Legendary Lords, and their fame stretched across many time-space continuums both past and future.
As time passed.
One figure after another appeared, this being the location closest to the source of the strange vibrations, where only Legendary Lords nearby the three-hundred-millionth tribulation or close might stand. "The Sage has arrived."
Suddenly, a figure condensed, drawing the attention of many Legendary Lords.
"The Sage?"
Even Fantian Lord, Lord Haotian, and other Legendary Lords fixed their eyes on the last arriving figure.
"The Sage" was not the most powerful of Legendary Lords, having only passed the two-hundred-sixtieth millionth tribulation of their final
stage.
Unable to compare with beings like Lord Haotian or Fantian Lord.
Yet the years experienced by "The Sage" were undoubtedly the most ancient among all Legendary Lords.
It is said that shortly after this endless dimension was created, the Sage was born.
Legendary Lords from the same era as "The Sage" have mostly perished on some path of transcendence.
This is because The Sage never undertakes anything without
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In exploring the "infinite tribulations," too, he never attempts to cross without certainty.
And having experienced such a long, ancient time, he knows secrets vast as the sea of knowledge, thus earning the title of "The Sage." Though Legendary Lords can observe the timelines of past and future, many secrets, especially those related to transcendence, cannot be seen on the timeline; they must be personally experienced.
"The Sage." Lord Wan Xiang spoke: "What do you think is the cause of this transcendence-level power's appearance?"
"The cause?" The Sage quietly stared at the source of the strange vibrations, not directly answering, "I remember when I had just become a Lord, a major event occurred in the endless dimensions."
"When you first became a Lord?"
"A major event?"
The Legendary Lords became curious.
When The Sage had just become a Lord? How many ancient ages ago could that have been?
"At that time, I was still very weak, it was 'Wu You' Lord who shook the vast dimensions, reaching the pinnacle of lordship, striving towards the Fourteenth Rank, the evolution into a Perfect Time Being."
"The transition from imperfect to perfect, such a leap in life essence induced a tremor throughout the dimension. Although 'Wu You' Lord eventually failed, subsequent lords understood that the Perfect Time Being is the pinnacle for us Lords, and from then on, the Perfect Time Being became a path of transcendence."
The Sage's tone held a trace of nostalgia.
The path of transcendence to become a Perfect Time Being, unlike 'Infinite Origin' or 'Infinite Tribulations,' was one explored personally
by Lords.
"Are you suggesting that this power might evolve into a new path of transcendence?"
For the first time, Lord Haotian spoke.
Over the long eras, many paths of transcendence have existed, but
only three are mainstream and recognized by the majority of Lords.
Perfect Time Being.
Infinite Origin.
Infinite Tribulations.
"Indeed."
"Such a scene that shakes the entire dimension has only occurred
once before, during the first transition from imperfect to perfect…"
The Sage nodded, then added, "But this is just my speculation; I can't
be certain."
"Let's wait."
"Whether it is the fourth path of transcendence or not, we'll know if
we wait and see."
Fantian Lord spoke.
Upon hearing this, the other Legendary Lords suppressed their inner restlessness and began to wait patiently.
Soon enough.
Under the watchful gaze of all Legendary Lords.
The source of the strange vibrations suddenly began to "burst," with
strands of energy cascading into the endless dimensions. Each strand transformed as it descended, forming step after step of
white jade stairs.
The lower end of the white jade stairs connected to the endless dimension, while the upper end? It was seemingly endless, leading upwards as if reaching the eternal heights.
"White jade steps?"
The Legendary Lords closely observe.
"There are thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three white jade steps, scattered across infinite dimensional realms."
Lord Wan Xiang looked at the steps and spoke.
"Let's go and take a look."
Lord Haotian took a step forward and immediately appeared before the nearest white jade step.
From this angle, the white jade steps spread upward endlessly, without beginning or end.
"The transcendent power forming these steps is certainly not meaningless."
The Legendary Lords kept scrutinizing, yet none dared to step onto the first step.
"Since none of you dare, I'll go."
Fantian Lord glanced at the other Legendary Lords, then boldly stepped onto the first step.
"Hmm?"
Standing on the first step, Fantian Lord's expression changed slightly, paused for a moment, then stepped onto the second step.
After several dozen breaths, Fantian Lord was already climbing more than ten steps.
"No issue?"
"Fantian is fine?"
Seeing this, other Legendary Lords attempted to step on the first step as well.
"What's this?"
A Legendary Lord's pupils contracted, "I can sense the metamorphosis direction of my own Chaotic Origin Dao. As long as I follow this direction, I can metamorphose towards the Supreme Rule Dao?" "Indeed, I felt it too."
"So Chaotic Origin Dao is not the end. We also have hope to enter the Supreme Rule Dao's level?"
The eyes of the Legendary Lords were fervent.
The Supreme Rule Dao? That is a being on par with the Perfect Time Being.
The Supreme Rule Dao's will is referred to as half a Perfect Time Being because its power influences everything, omnipotent.
Metamorphosing one's own Chaotic Origin Dao into the Supreme Rule Dao? Isn't that transcendence?
"The path of transcendence! As long as you reach the end of the white jade steps, the Chaotic Origin Dao will metamorphose into the Supreme Rule Dao, allowing transcendence. These white jade steps are the path of transcendence, the fourth path of transcendence!" Numerous thoughts surged in the hearts of the Legendary Lords, and they began to climb the white jade steps.
However, most of the Legendary Lords did not choose this set of white jade steps, opting to head for other steps instead.
After the strange fluctuations erupted, a total of thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three white jade steps were formed, not just the one before them.
Especially Lord Haotian, Lord Wan Xiang, and other lords; with
Fantian Lord already leading on these steps, they didn't wish to compete with him.
"Even if the white jade steps are the path of transcendence, the number of Lords who can transcend is certainly limited. Fantian is
already on this path, so I will choose another."
Lord Haotian turned his thoughts and headed to another set of white
jade steps.
"The path of transcendence…"
The sage's gaze was complex, murmuring to himself, "I wonder how many Legendary Lords will perish this time…"
Having experienced long eras and cycles of great devastation, the sage naturally understood that the path of transcendence is both hope and a dead end. Regarding the fourth path of transcendence, it's unknown how many Legendary Lords have fallen upon it.
"I've lived so long; perhaps I should try this time as well?"
The sage approached another set of white jade steps, equally stirred
by desire.
Though renowned among the Legendary Lords, merely the endless years they've experienced reverently him.
Yet the sage knew that to lords like Haotian, Fantian, and Wan Xiang, there was disregard toward him.
For the Legendary Lords, mere survival doesn't hold much meaning.
To die in pursuit of transcendence is the true end.
"My friends have all died on the path of transcendence; I should make
a gamble as well."
The sage turned his thoughts a thousand times, finally choosing to step onto the first set of white jade steps.
"Hmm?"
In the Chaos Void, Lin Yuan suddenly opened his eyes, feeling the strange fluctuations enveloping the whole dimensional realm.
"The first stage of the second phase of endless trials, my Taiji Primordial Spirit entering a special place, causing me to focus entirely
on it, and now only noticing?"
Lin Yuan furrowed his brows.
Initially believing the first stage of the second phase to be easy.
Which it was indeed, not difficult, yet briefly occupied all of Lin
Yuan's focus.
"Galaxy." Purple Light Legendary Lord messaged, "You should be
aware of the white jade steps, right?"
"Just became aware." Lin Yuan nodded.
"A batch of Legendary Lords has already stepped onto the white jade
steps." Purple Light Legendary Lord remarked, "Across infinite dimensional realms, there are thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three white jade steps, considered the fourth path of
transcendence."
"The fourth path of transcendence?"
Lin Yuan's eyes showed astonishment as images of the white jade steps appeared before him.
He had seen similar images more than once, three times to be exact.
The last time he saw the white jade steps was over a hundred thousand years ago when the Blood Sea Lord's legendary future self
forced out Lin Yuan's future self, and the future image included the white jade steps.
As for the time before that… It was before Lin Yuan broke through to
being a time lifeform.
Before the time loop trials descended, Lin Yuan slept for two thousand years, dreaming countless peculiar dreams, one among
them featured scenes akin to the white jade steps.
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"Ascending the white jade steps reveals one's Chaotic Origin Dao's metamorphosis direction, towards becoming the Supreme Rule Dao." Purple Light Legendary Lord spoke, voice also somewhat unstable.
For a time lifeform, the level of Chaotic Origin Dao was already the limit.
Even Legendary Lords possess Daos of Chaotic Origin Dao, only in greater numbers.
And one's Chaotic Origin Dao metamorphosing towards the Supreme
Rule Dao? No wonder the white jade steps are known as the fourth path of transcendence; if true, it is indeed such a path. Why is the infinite trials referred to as the path of transcendence? Because with each passing trial, one's strength increases. Even without ultimate transformation, merely the enhancements from tens of billions of trials suffice for transcendence.
The white jade steps follow a similar principle; as long as one's Chaotic
Origin Dao metamorphoses to the Supreme Rule Dao, that is transcendence.
"Without any restrictions?" Lin Yuan asked.
The infinite trials enhance strength only after completing a trial.
Only through effort comes reward.
"Restrictions do exist." Purple Light Legendary Lord commented,
"Currently, those already stepping on the white jade steps indicate that each step provides direction for one's Chaotic Origin Dao to metamorphose towards the Supreme Rule Dao. Yet, it's merely a direction; you need to comprehend and elevate your Chaotic Origin Dao to that level to ascend the next step." "Moreover, each step bears an inexplicable pressure, with pressure increasing as more steps are climbed."
Pausing momentarily, Purple Light Legendary Lord continued: "All white jade steps may only be climbed by Lords, not by time beings
below the Third Realm? They can at most perceive, unable to touch."
This last point is normal; other transcendence paths also require
attaining lordship to access them.
"I see."
Lin Yuan nodded.
"Here are the positions of the thirty-three thousand three hundred
and thirty-three white jade steps. Galaxy, which one do you choose? So I can avoid you." Purple Light Legendary Lord whispered. In Wanwei time-space, Purple Light Lord remembered Lin Yuan's future self standing atop white jade steps.
Although unaware of the exact height Lin Yuan had reached then, it
was clear that he probably led most Legendary Lords, so Purple Light
Legendary Lord naturally dared not choose the same path of transcendence as Lin Yuan.
"I chose this one."
Lin Yuan looked at one of the white jade steps.
While conversing with Purple Light Legendary Lord, his true self had
already arrived at this set of white jade steps.