In the shadows.
He saw the grand and eternal divine figures ascended step by step, their robes fluttering, some with eyes that could open the cosmos with a mere glance, others with ethereal immortal auras ascending to transcendence, noble young lords, and unparalleled heroes seeking imperial domination...
Too many...
One figure after another, these vast existences gazing over the universe, ascended the winding, dragon-like steps, endless in sight, all with solemn expressions, like pilgrims going to meet the one True God.
The aura they emitted sent tremors through all beings, shaking the world, in harmony with the Great Taoist, timeless and enduring, even when all would eventually cease to be, their silhouettes would never be extinguished...
This village undoubtedly birthed a true Immortal Emperor!
At this moment, the Quasi-Immortal Emperor from another world was utterly convinced.
