Come On, Son! You Got to Breakthrough Now!

If the Heavenly Venerate Realm from before was about refining one's resources and foundation, then after reaching the Heavenly Venerate Realm, it becomes about the comprehension of the Dao.

At this level.

Perception becomes extremely important.

Only with high perception can one comprehend the Dao, allowing oneself to wield stronger Dao power.

Of course.

This does not mean that Heavenly Venerates no longer need cultivation resources, but rather that general cultivation resources have little effect on them.

Only certain top-tier resources can truly have an effect.

But resources at this level are indeed very rare.

At this moment, every breath Gu Qingfeng takes of the Immortal Qi can be equivalent to the amount of Immortal Qi hundreds of Great Emperors would inhale and exhale in a day.

Yet the vast amount of Immortal Qi swallowed is like mud sinking into the sea, almost having no effect.

Only when Gu Qingfeng calmed his mind and communicated with the Great Dao of the Immortal Domain did a terrifying Dao Rhythm descend from the Nine Heavens, seemingly showing the Heaven-Reaching River before his eyes.

"This is the Great Dao of the Immortal Domain!"

Gu Qingfeng gazed at the Heaven-Reaching River before him, the bright rainbow colors filling the void, making himself seem as insignificant as an ant in the presence of such an existence.

Three Thousand Dao!

Meaning infinite!

All creatures of the Immortal Domain are nurtured and born from the Dao; thus, the Dao exists everywhere, but not everyone can truly perceive the existence of the Dao.

Even if one barely comprehends a fraction of the Dao Rhythm, it is merely the most superficial power.

But Heavenly Venerates are different.

All who reach this level are truly qualified to wield a segment of the Dao as powerful beings.

Even though many Heavenly Venerates have just grasped a complete Dao, it is enough to give them strength above other cultivators.

Only because the Dao is the origin of all things!

Heavenly Venerates who grasp the Dao essentially hold the power of the origin.

The so-called Nine Tribulations of Heavenly Venerate!

It is about the distinction in the degree of mastering the Dao.

The deeper the grasp of the Dao, the stronger the power.

As for Heavenly Dao.

Strictly speaking, it is the collective will born from the convergence of countless Daos.

This will.

Is to oversee the Immortal Domain and all creatures, maintaining the normal operation of the Dao's order. When there's an entity attempting to reverse the Dao's order or even destroy the Dao's operation, the Heavenly Dao will descend with heavenly punishment to destroy it.

But deciding what actions count as impacting the Dao's order and threatening the foundation of the Dao is hard to define.

At this moment.

All of Gu Qingfeng's mind is focused on the Great Dao River, the vast and profound Dao Rhythm seemingly enveloping and swallowing him whole.

Many previously obscure and incomprehensible places have now become clear.

Time slowly passed.

In a blink.

A month has gone by.

This day.

Gu Qingfeng awakened from his seclusion. The moment he opened his eyes, the divine light of the Dao pierced the void, and many visions emerged.

But not long after, these visions disappeared.

"The Immortal Domain truly differs; without the suppression of the Lower Realm's Heavenly Dao, and coupled with the transformation of the Ancient Chaos Body into the Longevity Chaos Body, I find it easier to perceive the mysteries of the Dao.

Even sealing oneself away for a month has seen some growth in cultivation.

Though this degree of increase is insufficient for me to truly break through to the Third Tribulation Heavenly Venerate, continuing under these circumstances, it might not take a million years to truly break through to the Third Tribulation Heavenly Venerate!"

For the first time, Gu Qingfeng truly understood the astonishing impact of the Longevity Chaos Body.

Never mind that it might take a million years to breakthrough from a Two Tribulation Heavenly Venerate to a Third Tribulation Heavenly Venerate; it seems the required time is quite lengthy.

After all, even a Great Emperor has only a lifespan of twelve thousand years.

A million years.

Enough to outlive countless Great Emperors.

Even the lifespan of an Ancient Demon God is merely about a million years.

But what one must understand is.

To a Heavenly Venerate, time is the least valuable commodity.

At this level, the strong have proven longevity; the river of time cannot leave even a trace upon them.

Not to mention a million years.

Even tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of years, what does it matter?

The reason a Longevity Heavenly Venerate is adorned with the word 'Longevity' is because the existence at this level can indeed live endlessly, though not reaching immortality and indestructibility, but certainly not eroded by time and years.

Since entering the Immortal Domain, Gu Qingfeng has understood that many Longevity Heavenly Venerates of this realm wish to advance further, but it is not so easy.

Not to mention.

Just regarding the Masters of the Three Major Forbidden Zones.

Such beings have sought longevity for untold ages, but until now, among the Masters of the Three Major Forbidden Zones, only the Master of Swallowing Spirit is a Two Tribulation Heavenly Venerate, while the remaining two Masters of the Forbidden Zones are merely One Tribulation Heavenly Venerates.

From this, one can see just how difficult it is for beings at this level to break through.

The Heavenly Venerate proving the Dao!

Not merely through the refinement of time, but also emphasizing the word comprehension.

Comprehended!

Opportunity arises!

Then naturally, one can breakthrough.

Of course.

The Longevity Divine Tribulation is terrifying, even if one has the qualification to breakthrough, one may not have the confidence to pass the Longevity Divine Tribulation.

But in general, for a Longevity Heavenly Venerate wishing to break realm, the time required is generally far beyond just a million years.

Gu Qingfeng now can assure that without using external forces, breaking through to the Third Tribulation Heavenly Venerate within a million years is a message that would shock the world if spread.

"Greetings, Saint Master!"

When Gu Qingfeng emerged, Luo Tian and other Immortal City higher-ups were gathered in the hall.

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Gu Qingfeng inquired.

Luo Tian bowed: "Reporting to the Saint Master, there's movement in the Three Major Forbidden Zones, suspected revival of the Forbidden Zone Master. It seems they intend to act against our Xuantian Immortal City!"

At these words.

Others also adopted solemn expressions.

During this period.

The existence of the Three Major Forbidden Zones felt like a mountain pressing on their heads, difficult to shake off, suffocating everyone.

Truly learning the intention of the Three Major Forbidden Zones to act, the pressure has intensified.

However.

Upon observing Gu Qingfeng, they found that he remained calm, which barely suppressed their anxiety.

With their Saint Master unafraid.

Naturally, they have no reason to fear.

"The Three Major Forbidden Zones will act sooner or later, just proceed according to plan. If they come, I will have no qualms in ensuring fewer forbidden zones in the Qingmu Immortal Realm!"

Gu Qingfeng spoke indifferently.

Seeing this.

Luo Tian and others felt a sense of relief.

Subsequently.

The crowd then went down to make preparations.

The arrival of the Three Major Forbidden Zones is not merely about the arrival of the Forbidden Zone Master; it surely involves countless Evil Gods.

This battle concerns the survival of three million human beings in Xuantian Immortal City, and they must treat it with utmost seriousness.

On the other hand.

The news of movements from the Three Major Forbidden Zones spread across the Qingmu Immortal Realm.

Almost all cultivators cast their gaze upon Xuantian Immortal City, wanting to see how Xuantian Immortal City will respond to such a scenario.

"The Three Major Forbidden Zones emerged together; even a Holy Land is difficult to withstand. How can one Immortal City hope to resist such power? It's nothing but a pipe dream!"

"If Xuantian Immortal City is destroyed, three million humans will surely perish; it's regrettable!"

"Why have the Thirteen Holy Lands not acted? Do they really intend to sit back and watch our human clan's Immortal City be annihilated?"

"The Thirteen Holy Lands have done nothing; it's truly hateful!"

"That's not how it works. Currently, the Thirteen Holy Lands are critical to the survival of our human clan; they cannot move rashly. But Xuantian Immortal City's reckless provocation of the Evil God Clan, disregarding the lives of their clan, is indeed disgraceful—"

With this news, numerous voices emerged from the Qingmu Immortal Realm.

Some admired Xuantian Immortal City's courage; others cursed the Thirteen Holy Lands' inactivity, and still others were angry at Xuantian Immortal City's arrogance, leading to the impending doom of three million humans and possibly involving others.

As public opinion grew, Xuantian Immortal City paid no heed to external matters, instead preparing in an orderly fashion, just waiting for the arrival of the Three Major Forbidden Zones.

As for Gu Qingfeng, he had no intention to concern himself with these thoughts.

His current thought was singular: to suppress the Three Major Forbidden Zones and secure a future for three million humans in Xuantian Immortal City!