Published: February 19, 2025
Chapter: Deep Slumber (For Sunshine Boss's Congratulations)
In the depths of the void, Chen Chu stood quietly before a large door.
Behind him stood a fifty-meter-tall soul projection that resembled Chen Chu, wearing a black emperor crown and a black imperial robe.
In the hands of this soul emperor was a black seal, exuding a heavy sense of oppression.
With the aid of this soul path, the Great Void Dark Flower Sutra finally broke through the first layer, compressing and condensing the soul, taking on the form of an emperor.
Of course, it was merely a resemblance in appearance; reaching the level of soul emperorship described in the Great Void Dark Flower Sutra, which is eternal and undying, was still a distant goal.
However, because they were deep within the void, this scene was invisible to anyone else.
Feeling the road behind him continually collapsing, Chen Chu suddenly looked back, his gaze seeming to penetrate infinite space and time, before resolutely pushing open the door without a second glance.
At the same time, the soul projection behind Chen Chu also extended its right hand.
Boom!
As Chen Chu erupted with power, the black door that only souls could touch trembled and slowly cracked open, revealing a faint flickering white light inside.
Without hesitation, Chen Chu stepped inside, and the black door slowly closed amidst the tremors.
Outside.
Once Chen Chu entered the black door, the phantom in the air vanished, while the Ruins Continent, which was about to return to the depths of the void, was held in place by an invisible force.
"Chen Chu has gone in, he entered that door."
"What’s inside?"
"Of course, it's a heritage greater than that of a heavenly king; it's the end of the path to godhood."
"...A Chu has really done something amazing this time; my super golden thigh." Watching Chen Chu enter that majestic door, Xia Youhui was so excited that his face turned red.
Lin Xue, Lin Yu, and those familiar with Chen Chu from the Southern Battlefield were equally shocked.
After all, that was the end of the path to godhood.
Xie Chen had once said that there are twelve lordly heritages comparable to heavenly kings on the path to godhood, as well as emperor-level heritages above that.
Brudos looked up at the empty Eye of Heaven Observation, a hint of excitement appearing in his eyes: "This guy is even scarier than I imagined."
"I really want to cut open his muscles and see what the structure inside looks like."
Hearing this, Ji Wuji shot a strange look at the somewhat sickly Brudos: "I think before you cut open his muscles, he would crush you with a single strike."
"He’s gone in..." At this moment, not just the talented individuals below, but Xie Chen and the other two in the air also felt a surge of excitement.
However, as kings, they maintained calm expressions.
The Netherworld Heavenly King turned, looking down at the crowd below, and spoke in a calm tone: "This expedition into the ruins is nearly over; everyone has gained something to varying degrees."
"Everyone performed well on the path to godhood, especially with the emergence of seven seedlings with the posture of kings, which brings me great joy."
"However, the path of cultivation is long and arduous; I hope you will remain humble and diligent in your efforts, tread carefully as if on thin ice, and ascend to the throne as soon as possible."
The crowd immediately responded respectfully: "We will follow the teachings of the Heavenly King."
Despite the Netherworld Heavenly King's gentle demeanor, he was a king-level expert stronger than the deities in mythical legends.
In ancient times, he would have been a supreme god; regardless of his identity or powers, they had to show respect.
Otherwise, once they lost their awe for the strong, it would lead to self-destruction.
At this moment, the Netherworld Heavenly King continued to reassure, "Those who did not embark on the path to godhood or did not reach the path of kings should not lose heart."
"The so-called path to godhood is merely a test of your current strength; it only represents who you are now, not who you will be in the future."