Chapter 359: The Ancient Path Begins

His voice seemed to carry a faint, weighty solemnity that could only be felt from the highest perch.

"The shadow of the Epoch Great Calamity has never truly faded; the horn of the Ultimate Campaign may already be faintly sounding across the distant spacetime Other Shore… This Zhutian realm needs a Supreme Living Being to step forward, lift the heavens, and illuminate the road ahead."

"And the darkness and strangeness that have lain dormant in the depths of endless ages… lately have become increasingly restless…"

The Cosmic Lord's plain words seemed to drop heavy boulders into Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen's hearts, stirring ripples upon ripples.

Epoch Great Calamity! Ultimate Campaign! Endless Darkness!

They had all vaguely heard these terms before, knowing they signified an unimaginable Great Terror.

But spoken so plainly yet solemnly from the Cosmic Lord's mouth at this moment, their weight and sense of reality were entirely different!

Even beings like the Cosmic Lord of the Great Thousand Divine Universe say so; the coming storm is likely many times more terrifying than they imagined!

And according to the Cosmic Lord, this terrifying great calamity that sweeps across the Zhutian Wanjie seems… already not far away?

The air seemed to thicken for a moment at this instant, taking on the heaviness of a mountain storm about to break.

But the next moment, a gentle, indifferent smile resurfaced on the Cosmic Lord's face, as if the previous solemn aura had been an illusion.

He looked at Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen, his tone light yet imbued with unparalleled confidence and responsibility:

"Hehe, speaking of these to you now is still a bit premature."

"If the heavens were to collapse, the tall ones would hold them up first. You little ones, your most important task right now is to grow, to develop quickly and robustly."

His gaze turned distant and steadfast: "We old relics are still standing ahead. In a short while, this sky… still won't collapse."

The words were plain, yet a hint of an unparalleled edge that could dominate the ages, daring anyone else to challenge, subtly emerged.

It was confidence born of absolute power and the accumulation of countless years.

Immediately, the Cosmic Lord reined in his aura, looking again at the two, his expression now bearing a hint of solemnity and anticipation:

"At present, for you there is a crucial, unmissable opportunity that requires proper preparation."

"Star Sky Ancient Road… is about to open again."

Star Sky Ancient Road!

Those four words rang in their ears, and Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen's gazes almost simultaneously burst with astonishing brilliance!

Their hearts surged anew!

The legends of the Star Sky Ancient Road had long thundered in their ears!

It is truly a supreme grand event and the Ultimate Opportunity road that resounds across the Zhutian Huanyu and echoes through Eternal Time and Space!

Its scope is vast, its opportunities abundant, its competition fierce, worthy of being crowned unrivaled through the ages!

In legend, it is an ancient trial road that links the Zhutian Wanjie, the endless universe, and countless mysterious planes!

It is the true Heavenly Pride arena, a battlefield where demonic monsters clash!

At that time, not only the Nine Heavens Ten Lands, but also the Other Shore World, Xuanhuang Universe, Honghuang Ancient Realm, and many other vast regions equal to or older than the Nine Heavens Ten Lands, along with contemporary heroes of endless races, Ancient Freaks, and even some legendary forbidden bloodlines, will tread this Ancient Path, launching the fiercest and most brutal campaigns and contests!

From antiquity to the present, countless prodigies have penned legends on the Star Sky Ancient Road, battling in blood all the way, eventually treading upon the corpses of countless Heavenly Prides, ascending the Absolute Peak, and attaining the Supreme throne!

There it is the burial ground of countless living beings, and also the rise of countless Heavenly Prides!

"The Ancient Path stretches endlessly, opportunities abound, yet danger lurks everywhere."

The Cosmic Lord said slowly.

"There, it is truly the stage for the most elite demonic monsters of your era. The Great Thousand Divine Universe has always placed great importance on this. Every time the Star Sky Ancient Road opens, the Holy Son of our Great Thousand Divine Universe becomes the absolute core and hope."

His deep gaze fell upon Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen, bearing expectation:

"Prepare well. There is still some time before the Ancient Path truly opens. Until then, make full use of the Great Thousand Divine Universe's resources, solidify your foundation, and enhance your strength. The Tai Gu Shen Yu Ta is your best place for cultivation."

Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen exchanged a glance, each seeing the other's fierce battle intent and resolve.

They bowed solemnly and replied in unison, "We will faithfully follow the Cosmic Lord's command! We shall give our all!"

"Very good," the Cosmic Lord nodded with satisfaction, then instructed the nearby Seven Yu Elder, "Little Seven, take them into the tower; each should select a suitable world layer as their future cultivation dwelling."

"Yes, my lord," the Seven Yu Elder replied respectfully.

The Cosmic Lord again looked at Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen, smiling gently: "Wuque, Caichen, go. This is a special privilege for Holy Sons. Throughout the entire Tai Gu Shen Yu Ta, only a Holy Son can, while still young, occupy an entire world layer for cultivation. Others qualified to reside permanently in the tower are all veterans, seasoned generals, or supreme beings of our Great Thousand Divine Universe. Cherish it and make good use of it."

Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen naturally understood the weight and significance of this honor, and bowed again in gratitude.

Afterwards, the two, led by the Seven Yu Elder, respectfully left this secluded, paradise-like place of the Cosmic Lord's meditation.

Returning once more beyond the rustic portal, the Seven Yu Elder guided the two down the outer corridor of the Tai Gu Shen Yu Ta.

The tower's massive, boundless body featured entrances to each world layer that differed: some were splendid portals, some a twisted veil of light, others simply a vortex.

The Seven Yu Elder, while guiding, explained, "The tower contains myriad worlds, each with distinct attributes, suitable for cultivators of different paths. You may choose according to your needs. Higher layers usually possess stronger world origins and higher Dao Rhythm, but may also be more extreme or dangerous. However, with your Holy Son privileges, most layers are selectable."

Soon, they arrived at an area where radiant light flowed and countless star-like points floated, appearing to be a 'selection hub'.

The Seven Yu Elder gestured that the two could begin their selection.

Feng Caichen's gaze swept over the light points representing different world layers; with barely any hesitation, his clear eyes fixed on a silver point exuding pure, sharp, almost cutting aura, and he gestured, "I choose this layer."

Beside that point, information naturally appeared — Layer 999: Ten Thousand Sword Heaven.

The Seven Yu Elder nodded, "Ten Thousand Sword Heaven contains endless sword Dao principles, evolving myriad sword intents, and also bears the sword traces and insights left by past sword Dao sages. For you, it truly is an excellent choice."

Ye Wuque's gaze drifted among the countless points; he did not deliberately pursue extreme offense or any particular attribute.

His Extreme Path Space encompasses all things, and he needs an environment that allows him to meditate calmly, solidify the prototype of his inner universe, and access various higher-level laws.

Finally, his gaze settled on a gray point that seemed the most peaceful and restrained, yet subtly surrounded by swirling Chaos Qi and rippling spacetime.

"I choose this layer," Ye Wuque said, pointing at the gray point.

Information appeared: Layer 1000: Tai Chu Quiet Void Heaven.

A hint of surprise flashed in the Seven Yu Elder's eyes, then he smiled:

"Tai Chu Quiet Void Heaven? This layer is rather special, lacking strong attributes, instead resembling the 'Tai Chu' state before heaven and earth opened—Chaos pervades, spacetime is stable, all sounds are silent. It is ideal for seclusion cultivation and Dao comprehension. However, its Dao Rhythm is extremely high; ordinary living beings entering may have their Dao Heart destabilized by the 'utter stillness.' Your choice fits your internal cosmos and need for steady, solid progress. Very well, then. It's settled."

After the selection, the Seven Yu Elder handed each of Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen a simple, warm jade talisman.

"This is the Holy Son identity talisman, also the control hub and key to your respective world layers. Once refined, you can freely enter and exit the worlds you have chosen. Within the talisman are detailed regulations, privileges, resource exchange methods, and important location distributions of the Great Thousand Divine Universe—everything you need to know. Additionally, it contains a special transmission talisman that can contact me directly. Should any urgent matters arise, or if you encounter cultivation questions, you may ask me."

Seven Yu Elder's attitude was clearly gentler and more friendly than before; this was not only due to the Lord of the Universe's regard, but also because he favored these two young Holy Sons themselves.

"Thank you, Seven Yu Elder," Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen said as they took the jade talisman, expressing their gratitude solemnly.

"Hmm, go ahead. Get well acquainted with your new cave residence. Before the Star Sky Ancient Road opens, there will be a summons. Until then, focus on peaceful cultivation," Seven Yu Elder waved his hand, his figure gradually fading until he vanished.

Ye Wuque and Feng Caichen exchanged glances and nodded, each activating the jade talisman in their hand.

A flash of light, and the two were each transported to different layers of the realm.

Tai Chu Silent Void Heaven, the first thousandth layer.

Ye Wuque's figure appeared amid a hazy gray world.

There were no sun, moon, or stars here; the sky was a uniform Chaos gray, the light soft yet not bright.

The ground was flat, stretching to the edge of sight, a solid dark‑gray soil dotted occasionally with strange Chaos stones.

The air was permeated with pure, gentle Chaos Qi, the space‑time structure astonishingly stable; here even thoughts seemed clearer and more settled.

At the world's center stood a modest yet naturally harmonious gray‑rock hill; before it lay a crystal‑clear Spirit Spring pool, its banks dotted with a few unnamed ancient trees exuding a tranquil Dao Rhythm.

Beyond that, there was nothing else—truly a silence of ten thousand sounds, an expanse of "Silent Void".

Yet Ye Wuque could sense that beneath this silent void surged an exceedingly lofty, near‑Primordial Tai Chu Dao Rhythm, which offered an indescribable subtlety for him to refine his own Space‑Time Great Dao, solidify the Prototype of his inner universe, and contemplate Chaos, yin/yang, Reincarnation, space‑time, and other insights.

He almost instantly came to love this place.

He made a brief exploration, familiarized himself with the environment and laws of this realm, then sat cross‑legged by the Spirit Spring, quietly contemplating for a moment.

A few days later, after Ye Wuque's mind settled, a thought rose to the surface of his mind.

When he first left the Nine Heavens Ten Lands to take part in the Great Thousand Divine Universe trial, it was not only to pursue higher realms but also to temporarily evade the sharpness of certain members within the Ye Clan and to amass strength.

Now, he has returned triumphant, having attained the Human King Extreme Realm, crowned as the Saint Son of Great Thousand Divine Universe, with many terrifying great powers behind him, his strength having undergone a cataclysmic transformation.

It is time to return and settle old scores, to resolve some Causality.

Especially Ye Zhenyue, Ye Jiuyuan, and Ye Qiankun—the three lineages—will certainly not be content to let things rest.

Rather than waiting for them to plot in secret, it is better to take the initiative and return to finish them off completely!

With this in mind, Ye Wuque's thought shifted, and using the special transmission function of the Holy Son jade talisman, he contacted Feng Caichen.

Almost instantly, Feng Caichen's reply came through, calm and brief yet undeniably firm: "Alright! Lao Ye! I will accompany you on this journey!"

No further words were needed; this was the tacit understanding of brothers in life and death.

Ye Wuque's mouth twitched upward slightly, a flash of cold, sharp brilliance passing through his eyes.

Ye Clan... it's time to go back.