Chapter 784: The Fourth Path to Transcendence

"A power that shakes the entire endless dimension, forcing even the Supreme Rule Great Dao Will to retreat…"

"Transcendence. It is definitely related to transcendence."

"No wonder more than a hundred thousand years ago, I couldn't observe the timeline of the current period. So that's how it is, so that's how it is."

One ancient Legendary Lord after another appeared. The Legendary Lords traveling through the past and future also quickly returned to this time-space, feeling this strange power penetrating the vast dimensions.

Whoosh!

Time-space distorted, and a twelve-armed figure appeared, looking up at the source of these strange fluctuations.

Right now, that place was in a state of absolute Chaos, with an unfathomable power spreading outward.

"Brahma, you're back as well."

Not far from the twelve-armed figure, another figure condensed. Its form changed every instant, as if replicating everything in these endless dimensions.

"Wanxiang, what kind of power do you think this is?"

The twelve-armed figure, Lord Brahma, asked casually.

If other Legendary Lords were present, they would be shocked to discover that both Lord Brahma and Lord Wanxiang were extraordinarily ancient and powerful Legendary Lords.

Long ago, they were already universally recognized as terrifying existences who had survived the 300 millionth tribulation of the final stage and were approaching the end of the path to transcendence.

"It's related to transcendence, but how would I know the exact nature of this power?"

Lord Wanxiang said, a trace of yearning gleaming in his eyes.

He traveled through the ancient past and distant future—wasn't this exact power what he pursued?

Buzz~ Just then, yet another figure coalesced.

"Haotian."

Lord Wanxiang looked at the third figure, a wary expression appearing on his face.

Lord Brahma and Lord Haotian were the 'Twin Heavens' who awed many Legendary Lords. Even across numerous time-spaces in the past and future, the prestigious names of these two lords were widely renowned.

As time passed…

Figure after figure made their appearance. This was the location closest to the source of the strange fluctuations. Any Legendary Lord capable of standing here, even if they hadn't passed the 300 millionth tribulation of the final stage, was not far from it.

"The Wise One is here."

Suddenly, a figure condensed, drawing the gazes of many Legendary Lords.

"The Wise One?"

Legendary Lords like Lord Brahma and Lord Haotian also turned their gazes to the last figure to appear.

'The Wise One' was not the most powerful Legendary Lord; the tribulations he had survived were only up to the 260 millionth tribulation of the final stage.

He could not compare with existences like Lord Haotian and Lord Brahma.

However, the length of time 'The Wise One' had lived was definitely the most ancient among all Legendary Lords.

It was said that not long after these endless dimensions were birthed, the Wise One was born.

Legendary Lords from the same era as 'The Wise One' had basically all fallen on one path to transcendence or another.

The reason he survived was that the Wise One never did anything he wasn't confident in.

His exploration of 'Infinite Tribulation' was the same—he would never attempt Undergoing Tribulation without absolute certainty.

Having lived through vast and ancient ages, the secrets he possessed were as vast as a sea, earning him the title of 'The Wise One'.

Although Legendary Lords could observe past and future timelines, many secrets—especially those related to transcendence—could not be observed from the timeline; they could only be known through personal experience.

"Wise One," Lord Wanxiang spoke up, "Why do you think this transcendence-level power has appeared?"

"The reason?" The Wise One stared quietly at the source of the strange fluctuations, not answering directly. "I remember when I had just become a Lord, a major event occurred in the endless dimensions."

"When you had just become a Lord?"

"A major event?"

The Legendary Lords immediately grew curious.

When the Wise One had just become a Lord? How ancient an era must that have been?

"Back then, I was still very weak. The one whose prestige awed the vast dimensions was Lord 'Wu You'. He had reached the pinnacle of a Lord and was transforming toward the Fourteenth Order, which is a Perfect Time Life."

"That leap in life essence from imperfection to perfection sent shockwaves throughout the entire dimension. Although Lord 'Wu You' failed in the end, later Lords all learned that a Perfect Time Life is the end for us Lords. It was also from then on that Perfect Time Life became a path to transcendence."

The Wise One spoke with a tone of nostalgia.

The path to transcendence of a Perfect Time Life was different from 'Infinite Origin' and 'Infinite Tribulation'—it was a path explored by the Lords themselves.

"Are you saying that this power will evolve into a new path to transcendence?"

Lord Haotian, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

Over the long ages, many paths to transcendence had existed, but the mainstream paths universally recognized by numerous Lords were only three.

Perfect Time Life.

Infinite Origin.

Infinite Tribulation.

"Indeed."

"This kind of scene that shakes the entire dimension has only ever occurred during the very first transformation from imperfection to perfection."

The Wise One nodded, then added, "However, this is merely my speculation. I cannot be certain of the outcome."

"Let's wait and see."

"Whether it really is a fourth path to transcendence, we will know by waiting."

Lord Brahma spoke.

Hearing this, the other Legendary Lords suppressed the restlessness in their hearts and waited patiently.

Soon.

Under the watchful eyes of all the Legendary Lords…

The source of the strange fluctuations suddenly 'burst open', and streams of aura plummeted down toward the endless dimensions.

As each aura descended, it continuously transformed, forming flight after flight of White Jade Stairways.

The lower end of the White Jade Stairway connected to the endless dimensions, while the upper end? No end could be seen, as if it led to the eternal highest realm.

"White Jade Stairways?"

One Legendary Lord after another observed carefully.

"There are thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three White Jade Stairways in total, scattered across various parts of the endless dimensions."

Lord Wanxiang looked at the White Jade Stairways and said.

"Let's go take a look."

Lord Haotian stepped out, appearing immediately in front of the nearest White Jade Stairway.

From this angle, the White Jade Stairway extended upward step by step, endless, without beginning or end.

"It is definitely not meaningless for power at the transcendence level to form this stairway."

Many Legendary Lords continuously scrutinized it, but no one dared to step onto the first step.

"If none of you dare, then I will."

Lord Brahma glanced at the Legendary Lords, took a large stride forward, and landed on the first step.

"Hmm?"

Standing on the first step, Lord Brahma's expression changed slightly. After pausing briefly, he immediately stepped onto the second step.

After tens of breaths passed, Lord Brahma had already climbed more than ten steps.

"He's fine?"

"Brahma is fine?"

Seeing this, other Legendary Lords also tried stepping onto the first step.

"This is?"

A Legendary Lord's pupils shrank. "I feel the direction for my Chaos Origin Dao to transform. As long as I follow this direction, I can transform toward the supreme rule great dao level?"

"Yes, I feel it too."

"So the Chaos Origin Dao isn't the end! Do we also have a chance to step into the supreme rule great dao level?"

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The Legendary Lords looked on with fanatical eyes.

supreme rule great dao? That was an existence comparable to a Perfect Time Life.

Why was the Supreme Rule Great Dao Will called half a Perfect Time Life? Because its power and influence were everywhere and omnipotent.

One's own Chaos Origin Dao transforming into a supreme rule great dao? If that wasn't transcendence, what was?

"A path to transcendence! As long as one reaches the end of the White Jade Stairway, their Chaos Origin Dao will transform into a supreme rule great dao, allowing transcendence! This White Jade Stairway is a path to transcendence—the fourth path to transcendence!"

Numerous thoughts welled up in the minds of the Legendary Lords, and they all began to step onto the White Jade Stairways.

However, most of the Legendary Lords did not choose this particular White Jade Stairway; instead, they headed toward other White Jade Stairways.

After the strange fluctuations burst open, thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three White Jade Stairways were formed in total, not just the one in front of them.

Especially for Lords like Lord Haotian and Lord Wanxiang, Lord Brahma was already walking at the very front of this White Jade Stairway, and they were unwilling to compete with Lord Brahma for this one.

"Even if the White Jade Stairway is a path to transcendence, the number of Lords who can ultimately transcend is definitely limited. This White Jade Stairway already has Brahma. Oh well, I will choose another."

Lord Haotian shifted his thoughts and headed toward another White Jade Stairway.

"A path to transcendence…"

The Wise One had a complex look in his eyes as he lowered his head and muttered to himself, "I wonder how many Legendary Lords will die this time…"

Having lived through endless ages and cycle after cycle of great destruction, he naturally understood that a path to transcendence was both hope and a dead end. Taking the path to transcendence of a Perfect Time Life as an example, countlessly many Legendary Lords had fallen upon it.

"I've lived for so long. Can I give it a try this time as well?"

The Wise One arrived in front of another White Jade Stairway, yearning welling up in his heart as well.

Although he enjoyed immense fame among the Legendary Lords—if nothing else, the endless ages he had survived were enough to command reverence from Legendary Lords—

The Wise One knew in his heart that Legendary Lords like Haotian, Brahma, and Wanxiang secretly looked down on him.

For a Legendary Lord, merely clinging to life held little meaning.

To die in pursuit of transcendence—that was their true destination.

"My friends all died on the path to transcendence. It's time for me to take a gamble too."

Thoughts swirled in the Wise One's mind, and he finally chose to step onto the first step of a White Jade Stairway.

"Hmm?"

In the Chaos Void, Lin Yuan suddenly opened his eyes. He had likewise felt the strange fluctuation enveloping the entire dimension.

"The first step of the second stage of Infinite Tribulation… My Taiji Primordial Spirit entered a special location, causing all my focus to be placed on it, which is why I only noticed this now?"

Lin Yuan's brows furrowed.

Originally, he thought the first step of the second stage would be easy.

In truth, it was easy—it wasn't hard, but it had briefly occupied Lin Yuan's entire mind.

"Galaxy," Purple Light Legend Lord sent a message, "You should know about the White Jade Stairways by now, right?"

"Yes, I just found out." Lin Yuan nodded.

"A batch of Legendary Lords has already stepped onto the White Jade Stairways," Purple Light Legend Lord said. "There are thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three White Jade Stairways in the endless dimensions, and they are regarded as the fourth path to transcendence."

"The fourth path to transcendence?"

Lin Yuan's eyes showed surprise as images of flights of White Jade Stairways appeared before him.

He had seen similar scenes more than once—to be precise, three times.

The last time he saw a White Jade Stairway was over a hundred thousand years ago, when the Blood Sea Lord's Future Self forced out Lin Yuan's Future Self. In that future vision, there was also the scene of a White Jade Stairway.

As for the time before that, it was before Lin Yuan made his Breakthrough to a Time Lifeform.

Before the time loop trial arrived, Lin Yuan had once slept for two thousand years, during which he had countless strange dreams. One of those dreams contained a scene similar to the White Jade Stairway.

In that dream, he reached the end of the White Jade Stairway and saw an incredible door of light, as well as a blurry figure leaning against its threshold.

"Stepping onto the White Jade Stairway allows one to sense the direction for their Chaos Origin Dao to transform, the direction toward transforming into a supreme rule great dao," Purple Light Legend Lord said, his tone far from calm.

For a Time Lifeform, a Dao at the Chaos Origin level was already the limit.

Even for a Legendary Lord, the Daos they possessed were still Chaos Origin Daos, merely greater in quantity.

But one's own Chaos Origin Dao transforming toward a supreme rule great dao? No wonder the White Jade Stairway was called the fourth path to transcendence. If it was real, it was indeed a direction for transcendence.

Why was Infinite Tribulation called a path to transcendence? Because with every tribulation passed, one's strength would increase.

Even if there was no final qualitative change after surviving all tribulations, the increase brought by tens of billions of tribulations alone would be enough for one to transcend.

The White Jade Stairway shared a similar logic—as long as one's Chaos Origin Dao transformed into a supreme rule great dao, that was transcendence.

"Are there no restrictions?" Lin Yuan asked.

Even with Infinite Tribulation, strength only increased after completing a tribulation.

Gains only came with price paid.

"There are restrictions," Purple Light Legend Lord said. "Judging by the Lords who have already stepped onto the White Jade Stairways, each step provides the direction for one's Chaos Origin Dao to transform toward a supreme rule great dao. But it is only a direction—you must fully comprehend it and elevate your Chaos Origin Dao to that level before you can step onto the next step."

"Furthermore, each step exerts a strange crushing pressure. The higher you climb, the stronger the crushing pressure becomes."

Purple Light Legend Lord paused for a moment before continuing, "Also, all White Jade Stairways can only be climbed by Lords. As for Time Lifeforms below the Third Realm? At most they can sense them, but cannot touch them."

The last point was normal—for the other paths to transcendence, one was only qualified to touch them after becoming a Lord.

"I see."

Lin Yuan nodded.

"These are the locations of the thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three White Jade Stairways. Galaxy, which one do you plan to choose? I'll avoid that one," Purple Light Legend Lord said in a low voice.

In Myriad Dimensions Time-Space, Lord Purple Light remembered that Lin Yuan's Future Self was standing on a flight of White Jade Stairway.

Although he didn't know what height Lin Yuan had climbed to back then, it was obvious he was likely far ahead of most Legendary Lords. Purple Light Legend Lord naturally didn't dare to choose the same path to transcendence as Lin Yuan.

"The one I choose is this one."

Lin Yuan looked toward one of the White Jade Stairways.

Just as he was speaking with Purple Light Legend Lord, his true body had already arrived in front of that White Jade Stairway.