Chapter 815: Chapter 815: A Glimpse of the Future

“Thump!”

Another dull thunderous noise, like the beating of a drum, yet it struck the soul. This was related to the Immortal Dao Flower Bud; it was the resonance of the Great Dao contained within it.

At the horizon, rosy clouds like mist, spreading ethereal fog, brilliant and boundless, sanctifying the heaven and earth.

In a blur, the Immortal Dao Flower Bud materialized, faintly visible there, the Immortal Qi it emitted flowing through the entire landscape.

“How comfortable!”

Many could not help exclaiming. No matter how exhausted or wounded, at this moment, all was swept away as if having undergone a sacred purification.

In these mountains and rivers, all beings were enveloped in thin layers of mist, becoming even more mystical.

The vegetation was fresh, tender leaves greener and gleaming. Spiritual Medicine shone bright; the medicinal fragrances thick and unabating. Vitality surged within some creatures. Everything seemed to grow stronger, bursting with new life.

“Be careful, this period is very dangerous, and unpredictable beings may appear. Stay on your own path!”

At this critical moment, a grandiose voice resounded, reminding the fifty million Venerables of past predecessors’ experiences.

The blooming of the Immortal Dao Flower Bud brought peace to this No-Man’s Land, driving away the most ferocious creatures and dissolving various strange dangers. However, it also attracted inexplicable beings, especially when Immortal Flowers bloomed. It was even more so.

Originally, when Immortal Flowers bloomed, resonating with myriad Dao, it would suppress species and powerful beings beyond the Venerable Realm. But, unable to resist its sacredness and transcendence, some creatures were always drawn to it like moths to a flame.

Most competitors were aware, as elders from their clans had already informed them.

Shi Hao was silent; unaware like him, not many true individuals existed, so such a reminder was very useful.

“Don’t be nervous, those are just a minority. You should be on your way now, just be a bit cautious.” A great figure reassured.

All Venerables were on the move, advancing, eyeing the Immortal Dao Flower Bud in the distance, which to them was not so far away. They leaped like divine rainbows, covering great distances.

“Roar…”

Suddenly, a roar as loud as thunder came from afar, shaking the mountains and rivers, causing many Venerables’ blood to surge, disturbing the whole No-Man’s Land.

“What kind of terrifying creature could that be?”

Shi Hao was astonished, looking up.

In the heavens, a vast figure covered in red hair concealed its body, so its true face was indiscernible. The blood-red hair was so fluffy that it was impossible to tell whether it was man or beast.

It was malevolent, with an astonishing aura, giving an extremely unpleasant impression, eerie and ominous, causing tremors in the soul.

Beneath it, the vegetation dulled.

Many Venerables in a vast area felt suppressed, unable to move, chests tight, almost suffocating to death.

“Roar…”

This huge creature with red hair and a body wrapped in ominous blood light roared, opening its massive maw towards the Immortal Dao Flower Bud, intending to devour it.

At this moment, not just the competitors, but even Venerables in the distance who saw this scene, couldn’t help but turn pale; this thing was strong and seemed very evil as well.

“Pop!”

The sound of the flower bud blooming echoed, emitting a soft light like sunlight melting snow, dispersing the ominous aura.

The huge creature howled, spitting out a mouthful of black blood before retreating unwillingly and disappearing from view.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief; that creature was preposterous. Once it exerted its power, it would bring about a disaster!

In the horizon, yet another soft noise, another petal bloomed, with auspicious light soaring to the sky, enveloping heaven and earth, making this place increasingly magnificent and extraordinary.

For a long time, people stayed silent, moving forward, vigilant.

Yet, along the way, it was very tranquil. Many chose their spots and stopped, quietly waiting for the flower to fully bloom.

For a whole half hour, from time to time the sound of blossoms could be heard, petals one by one — there were three thousand petals of the Immortal Dao Flower Bud, representing some of the Great Dao of the heavens.

At the same time, a sheet of raindrops fell, crystal clear and bright. Reaching out for them, they couldn’t be caught, felt only as a warm comfort, soothing to the soul.

Outside, all the Sect Hierarchs were full of envy, some with little life expectancy even trembled slightly, wishing they could rush in to take their place.

Fifty million Venerables, whether or not they could eventually enter Immortal Ancient, the present gain alone was worth it. This was the rain of light, infused with the Immortal Dao Aura, at the very least it could extend each person’s lifespan by a hundred years.

Doing nothing, just by coming here and taking a walk, to have such an opportunity made others envious.

For the very young Venerables, it might not be much, but for those ancient existences, it was extremely precious, worth trading with sacred objects.

Life always has an end. When that time comes, many precious medicines are useless for Hierarchs and the like, only such special substances would do.

“Sigh!” A soft sigh came from the Purple Gold Carriage, drawn by nine Divine Birds akin to purple phoenixes, emitting a soft chaotic mist.

Everyone was shocked; this was the war chariot of the current imperial family!

“Our predecessors speculated, glimpsing a trace of heavenly secrets; perhaps one day, we will roar to the heavens for a few years, or even months, of extended lifespan. This hundred years, now it may not seem supremely rare, but if that day comes, it will be anything but ordinary.”

Such was his somber voice, filled with melancholy.

“Is that day approaching?” someone whispered, a Sect Hierarch of one of the schools, feeling uneasy. The reason so many people had come this time was because they all had a premonition.

“Is there a problem with the Wilderness Frontier?” a snow-white old turtle spoke up, floating in the void.

Everyone’s heart skipped a beat. This was one of the most ancient beings from the higher realms, with incredibly enduring life force, having lived for an alarmingly long time. Even it had come!

Its words meant that many of the Sect Hierarchs were not privy to the information, and only the strong ones from the most ancient Dao lineages experienced a contraction of their pupils and a shock to their hearts.

“Some undefeatable substances, although rarefied, can still permeate through, distributed in the higher realms, therefore granting all cultivators a long life. What would happen if one day those substances ceased to appear?” The lord of the Heavenly Kingdom spoke with a bloody aura, seated in a blood-dripping War Chariot, sending shivers down everyone’s spine. He continued: “At that time, man will eat man, creatures will feed on creatures, and all things will wither away; such will be the most common scenario.”

These bloodcurdling words made many shiver uncontrollably. If such a day really came, this lord of the Heavenly Kingdom would definitely be a great calamity.

At the same time, many were also trembling inexplicably, hearing such news for the first time. The long lives of cultivators in the higher realms… was this not normal?

It turned out… there was another reason!

“If this world dries up, if the connection to that place is severed, the minuscule amount of undefeatable substances won’t come through, then even the strongest among us will reach the edge of our lifespans, which is but ten to twenty thousand years.”

The Western Sect Hierarch let out a light sigh. He had cultivated the Sixteen-foot Golden Body, unlike ordinary creatures, looking as if made of gold with a dignified appearance, and ranking among the strongest in the higher realms.

The words he spoke not only terrified the cultivators at Divine Fire Realm, True One, and other power levels, but even some Sect Hierarchs felt a chill in their flesh.

The Dao lineage of the Western Sect was related to practitioners like the “Ancient Monk” from the previous era. It was said they excavated a huge relic, thus the sect was not only powerful but also knew many secrets.

“Struggling to cross!”

These two words came from the Immortal Hall. Inside that ancient Bronze Hall slept a fierce sage of the sect, so formidable that his strength was beyond measure.

At this moment, even these Sect Hierarchs felt this way, let alone others.

“How could it be possible, that normally our life forces are supposed to be so meager? The strongest beings in the world can only live for ten to twenty thousand years?” Many found it unbelievable.

Even some Celestial Gods trembled, looking towards their own Dao masters. This news was shocking indeed. The initial touch was unsettling, but the more they thought about it, the more terrifying it seemed.

After all, many of the mightiest beings of the present day had survived from the Primordial Ancients, often living for millions of years. Which one of those powerful Sect Hierarchs would be short-lived?

The weakest among them could live for tens of thousands of years!

Now, they were being told that in the future, even the mightiest beings in the higher realms might only have ten to twenty thousand years to live. How could this not be terrifying and chilling?

If even the strongest of beings would be so limited, what about the Celestial Gods?

And the Venerable Ones lower down the scale?

This was unimaginable!

How many years would they be able to live when that time came?!

“Immortal Dao Flower Buds, when the three thousand petals all wither and deplete everything, this era will reach its end, and that day might… not be far off.” Inside a silver War Chariot, a woman spoke with reluctance, carrying a sense of regret vast as an ocean succumbing to mulberry fields.

This was a War Chariot of the present-day Imperial Clan.

These Dao lineages spoke one after another, proving the truth of their words, all worrying.

“The future is unpredictable, but a glimpse of it can still be seen. We must prepare early.” Someone said.

“It shouldn’t be this way; it can’t be this way!” another person roared lowly, an old Sect Hierarch, his face contorted, unable to stay calm.

People quickly realized that those who had survived from the Primordial Ancients were most impacted because they had already traversed most of their life journey, already having not much longevity left.

If such an event were to happen, how many years would they be able to live?

Not only that, even the cultivators in the True God or Divine Fire Realm, and so on, felt the same; unless they were still young, the future would be full of ominous and strange occurrences.

One could imagine that once that day arrived, it’s likely that many people would not live to see many more years before withering away in the currents of time!

“What is even more terrifying is that at that time, there will be the most dreadful war ever from the Wilderness Frontier, spreading the flames of war, sweeping through the Three Thousand States!”

An ancient vine spoke. It extended its branches and emitted a brilliant azure glow, but no matter how one looked at it, it was ancient to the point of petrification.

Everyone felt a chill from head to toe, especially the younger strong ones, who stood dumbfounded. Was this the kind of future that the strongest in the higher realms foresaw? It was too frightening.

“The future is full of uncertainties, elusive, not definite. My friends, do not take all of this for granted,” someone said, in an attempt to lighten the mood.

“Look, what is that?!” someone shouted, their voice trembling with shock and disbelief.

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly turned their heads to look towards the No-Man’s Land.

“What, that is a…” Even a Clan Leader of a great family trembled, shouting out loud, but he did not dare to utter that fearsome name.

“Has such a creature emerged?!” The Sky Severing Sect Hierarch, with his hair flowing loosely, was greatly surprised. He rapidly formed seals, cutting in to absorb the essence of heaven and earth, capturing that aura to confirm its authenticity.

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