chsdbacks Chapter 1 The First Appearance of the Celestial Curtain: Numerous Timelines
Chapter 1 The First Appearance of the Celestial Curtain: Numerous Timelines
one day
Suddenly, an endless curtain of light descended from the sky, covering all of time and space, reaching from the chaos above to the deepest hell below, boundless and vast.
It is untouched by Taoist principles, reveals no spiritual energy, is mysterious and unpredictable, nothing can obstruct it, no thought can explore it, its origin is untraceable, and its destination is unknown.
The entire universe was utterly silent; all beings looked up in awe, their minds and spirits filled with awe.
Above the sky, only two words remain, eternally unchanged, their golden light flowing.
"Becoming an Immortal"
Emperor's Time and Space
The Emperor stood tall and straight, and the myriad paths of the universe seemed to flow in his eyes.
This is his second life. With his unparalleled cultivation, he dominates the universe. Even the supreme beings in the forbidden zones of life must bow down and respectfully address him as "Emperor Venerable".
He opened the Heavenly Court, refined the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, summoned all supreme beings from all directions to come out of the world and submit, and ruled over all heavens and myriad realms.
Before the Heavenly Palace, the scene was magnificent, with countless rays of divine light and auspicious clouds, its sacred majesty too imposing to behold.
The Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze deep as he looked at the mysterious celestial canopy that had been hanging in the sky for several days.
This object appeared out of nowhere, without any danger or harm, yet it remained silently suspended high above, with only the two words "Become an Immortal" on it shaking the entire universe.
Clearly, this points directly to the greatest secret of all time: the path to immortality.
"Chang Sheng, do you really believe that the secret to becoming an immortal is hidden here?" He didn't turn his head, his voice resounding throughout the palace.
A middle-aged Taoist priest slowly rose to his feet; it was none other than the Celestial Venerable of Longevity. He sighed softly.
"Becoming an immortal has been the lifelong pursuit of countless outstanding individuals since ancient times."
"Many celestial beings have stopped here, either dying from exhaustion of their lifespan or failing to overcome the great calamity of life and death, falling into the realm of dark supreme beings and causing boundless chaos. Now that the heavenly curtain has appeared in the world, it is already a great fortune to have a glimmer of direction."
Beside him, the carefree Celestial Venerable, the sage of oblivion, and others nodded in agreement.
The Emperor chuckled inwardly and cursed the old fox.
These words sound compassionate and detached, but who doesn't know that you are a member of the Dark Lords? Now that you still have enough lifespan, you put on a sanctimonious act again.
He remained expressionless and did not reveal anything.
For now, we still need to rely on the power of these supreme beings, so a little pretense and compliance is nothing.
Not far from the main hall, a handsome young man stood quietly, his gaze burning with passion, fixed on the two words "become an immortal" in the sky.
He didn't care where the celestial canopy came from or what kind of divine object it was; at this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: to become an immortal.
This person is none other than the young Undying Emperor who fell from the Immortal Realm to the mortal world.
He never imagined that the lower realm would be so barren and harsh, where even the most powerful beings in the universe could only live for a mere ten thousand years.
Such a short period of time is simply not enough for him to return to the Immortal Realm.
Only by becoming an immortal and breaking free from the shackles of heaven and earth can he have hope of returning home.
In another timeline, the Immortal Emperor has already attained enlightenment.
In his second incarnation, his cultivation was unparalleled throughout history, and his power overwhelmed all the heavens.
He had already vaguely grasped the path to immortality, which was to bathe and temper his Dao with the blood of a supreme being. However, this method was extremely dangerous and unpredictable, with a nine-out-of-ten chance of death.
Now that the celestial canopy has appeared in the world, and he claims to be revealing the path to immortality, it suits his purposes perfectly, allowing us to glimpse a bit of his secrets.
The prince, with an innocent look on his face, looked up at his father and asked, "Father, does this celestial canopy truly hold the secret to immortality?"
The Immortal Emperor glanced at his son and said calmly, "Perhaps. This scene is beyond comprehension, extremely mysterious, and impossible to trace."
He had already decided in his heart that this boy was unlikely to amount to anything, but he did not give up on him.
Taiyin Holy Emperor Time and Space
The Taiyin Holy Emperor, now in his third incarnation, is already invincible in the world, his power overwhelming all the heavens and myriad paths.
He has recently been investigating a hidden mastermind who targets elderly supreme beings and whose actions are mysterious and unpredictable.
With his unparalleled combat power across three lifetimes, none of the major forbidden zones dared to act rashly. He even secretly joined forces with some supreme beings who had not yet stirred up the dark turmoil, all in order to find out the real culprit behind the scenes.
Suddenly, a celestial curtain appeared, stretching across the universe.
The Holy Emperor Taiyin went alone to the Tianduan Mountains. Along the way, all evils retreated, all malevolent forces were subdued, and the world was at peace because of him.
"What does the Human Emperor intend to do?"
An aura suddenly blocked the way, so brazenly and unrestrainedly in the Tianduan Mountains that it was almost a direct provocation of the Holy Spirit lineage.
The Holy Emperor Taiyin's voice was as cold as ice: "I have come only to warn you all to behave yourselves and not to act rashly."
As soon as he finished speaking, the divine might of the Three Heavenly Emperors erupted, like a vast ocean crashing down, suppressing the entire forbidden zone and making it completely devoid of any arrogance.
A moment later, an aged voice slowly rang out, with a hint of submission: "Human Emperor, we are also curious about the secrets of becoming immortals, but we have no ulterior motives. There is no need to worry."
The Holy Emperor Taiyin snorted coldly and left with a flick of his sleeve.
After he had gone far away, a furious voice boomed from the depths of the mountains: "Too arrogant! When has my Holy Spirit lineage ever suffered such humiliation!"
"Come on, you weren't saying a word earlier, what are you trying to prove now?"
Another voice spoke indifferently.
The first voice fell silent; to dare utter another word was tantamount to courting death. Who could know how the Taiyin Human Emperor cultivated himself to have lived a third life, his combat power so heaven-defying?
"Alright, though he is powerful, he has offended too many forbidden zones. When he passes away, his lineage will be wiped out, leaving not a trace." The old voice rang out again, its tone sinister.
After that, the Holy Emperor of Taiyin toured the various forbidden zones one after another, deterring and punishing them one by one. Wherever he went, no one dared to utter a sound.
Finally, he stepped into the Primordial Ancient Mine.
At this time, the Primordial Ancient Mine was not yet a forbidden zone for life, but a sacred place for the ancient races to hold discussions. Its aura was completely different from other places, and he also restrained his sharpness a bit.
"Fellow Daoist, you've had a long journey." A gentle voice came from behind.
Even the Holy Emperor Taiyin was unaware of his true identity. Countless ancient emperors slumbered in the Primordial Ancient Mine, its foundation unfathomable.
"The other restricted areas should be unrelated to the Sky Curtain," he replied casually.
"Fellow Daoist, your divine might is unparalleled."
The other party sighed softly, understanding in his heart that this ruthless person must have already intimidated each and every restricted area. No one else would have such confidence.
Fighting Saint Emperor Time and Space
"Brother, how are you feeling?"
The future Victorious Fighting Buddha looked at his elder brother with a worried expression.
The Fighting Saint Ape lineage is known for its domineering techniques, is rare among its members, and has a short lifespan.
Before attaining enlightenment, the Fighting Saint Emperor had fought a fierce battle with the ancient god Di Que. Although he ultimately won, it was a Pyrrhic victory, and his internal injuries were deeply ingrained in his bones.
Even more fatally, the Undying Emperor had recently launched a sneak attack, causing his injuries to fully erupt and severely damaging his Dao Foundation.
In a fit of rage, he overturned the Immortal Emperor's dojo. Outsiders, unaware of the inside story, simply thought he was being arrogant and disrespectful to the Emperor.
At this moment, the Fighting Saint Emperor still stood tall and upright, his arrogant and sharp aura undiminished, but his face was as pale as paper. He coughed up a mouthful of blood before saying in a deep voice, "It's alright. With the Heavenly Curtain appearing in the world, perhaps we can glean the secrets to becoming an immortal from it."
When he first embarked on the path of the War Immortal, he already had only a 30% chance of survival.
After the Immortal Emperor's disturbance, the road ahead was completely destroyed, and to retrace the old path would be a matter of life and death.
Now, he can only hope that this celestial canopy can open up a brand new path to immortality.