The fusion of all worlds was far more complex than it appeared. Beneath the surface ran unfathomable depths—forces from the previous epoch continued on into the present Eternal Era, even now rebirthing themselves anew, rekindling lost power, and beginning to radiate once more with unimaginable brilliance.
The Heavenly Court still existed—but where was it now? What had become of it?
These were answers beyond the grasp of common forces. Only those who had reached a certain level of power and influence could possibly know the truth.
Power shaped access.
Status defined the circle one could enter.
Just like now—Wandering Immortal (Zhuang Zhou) wouldn't casually bring up the Heavenly Court to ordinary people. But Yi Tianxing had earned the right. He had reached the threshold where this knowledge could be shared—and perhaps even receive an invitation to something as grand as the Peach Banquet.
Were he unworthy, mentioning such things would only be cruel.Wandering Immortal would never do that.
"Might I ask about the Heavenly Court, Immortal?"Yi Tianxing asked directly, without hesitation."Though today I may seem in the limelight, I am, at my core, someone who clawed his way up from nothing.I dare to stand against any force or genius, but my foundation, compared to those ancient powers, remains thin.Much of what I know is piecemeal—perhaps even shallow.I won't pretend otherwise."
"Ignorance is not shameful.Failing to seek the truth is."
These words carried a heavy weight.
Without the courage to ask, no one could ever hope to grow stronger.
Wandering Immortal smiled faintly.
"You're too modest, Emperor Yi.With your current accomplishments, no power in the world can afford to ignore you—not even the Heavenly Court.The only reason you haven't heard of these things is that your realm had yet to reach the proper threshold, and due to the Heavenly Dao's seals, many truths remained isolated.And there simply hadn't been someone to explain them to you—until now."
"I'm ready to listen."
Yi Tianxing took a deep breath, his tone solemn.
He knew this wasn't just about knowledge—it was about eligibility. He now had the right to hear these truths.
Wandering Immortal nodded and began to speak.
"The Ancient Heavenly Court never disappeared.It has always existed.During the fusion of worlds, it was restricted by Heaven and Earth, but truth be told—it hails from the previous epoch."
"Normally, each epoch is a reset.The prior era's powers are sealed away, giving the new generation a chance to rise.The Eternal Era is your era—one of newborn forces and rising legends."
"Ancient factions like the Heavenly Court aren't supposed to interfere for an entire Yuanhui (epoch cycle). But the threat of the Eternal Night Realm forced their timeline to move forward."
"In truth, it's unfair to your generation."
"Fairness doesn't exist in the real world," Yi Tianxing replied calmly."Power is fairness. Survival is truth. If we live—we win."
Wandering Immortal smiled again.
"With such vision, it's no wonder you've come so far."
"The Eternal World has as its core the Primordial Continent—the true center of the universe.It is vast, boundless, and completely isolated from the other realms.No one can enter or exit freely. In fact, the Ancient Heavenly Court is located within that continent. Alongside it are countless top-tier factions and ancient powerhouses of every race."
"The Primordial Continent is the true stage, and for many… a prison."
Yi Tianxing nodded slowly, remembering the vision of barbarian warriors rushing toward the Primordial Continent. He had suspected something like this.
"After the Three-Race War, this isolation will likely break.Then the true golden age begins."
"Exactly," said Wandering Immortal."Before that, strengthen yourself as much as you can.This window, before the seals fully lift, is a chance for all beings of this epoch to rise.If you seize it—you may one day rival even the Ancient Ones."
"I want the details."
Yi Tianxing straightened, expression sharp.
Around the table, everyone focused intensely.Outside, no one could hear their conversation—it was sealed by cultivation. This was a matter of status.
"Emperor Yi—have you not wondered why your cultivation progressed so fast?" Wandering Immortal's gaze held deep meaning."From mortal to Yang God Realm, in just two or three decades?"
"You're saying… that's not normal?"
"Of course not."
"Even the most gifted geniuses would need hundreds or thousands of years to reach your level in normal times."
"Unless… the era itself changed the rules."
Yi Tianxing's heart stirred.
He had his suspicions.
"This is due to the Era of Genesis—the early days of the new epoch.The fusion of the myriad worlds is akin to Heaven's re-creation. In such an age, laws are fluid, Dao is in flux, and insights come easily."
"Comprehending Heavenly Dao now is a hundred or even a thousand times easier than before. Breakthroughs happen like rolling thunder."
"And more than that—time itself is warped.In the chaos of world-merging, temporal energies permeate the land, accelerating cultivation."
"One day of training now… might be the equivalent of ten days, or even a hundred."
"Strangely, this acceleration doesn't shorten your lifespan. Only grants endless fortune."
"Thus, the first decades of the Eternal Era… are a true golden age."
Yi Tianxing's heart trembled.
"So that's the real reason for this era's brilliance…"
If not explained, even he wouldn't have fully grasped the deeper laws behind his success.
Then, Wandering Immortal dropped a bombshell:
"Did you know… within the Primordial Continent, the human race also has its core legacy base—the Ancestral Court?"
Yi Tianxing's eyes flashed.
"Ancestral Court? This is my first time hearing of it. Please, Immortal—tell me more."
He felt the weight of those words. A true foundation for the human race?
"The Ancestral Court is the source of humanity's legacy.In the last epoch, it was where the strongest human cultivators gathered."
"It was ruled by the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns, guardians of the human destiny."
"There, the Progenitor Spirits of the human race remain.They upheld the Dao of Humanity, and forged a domain not inferior to the Heavenly Court."
"Even the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans dare not treat it lightly."
"It contains countless human legacies.Should you ever reach it—those legacies may open themselves to you. And such an opportunity could redefine your destiny."
Yi Tianxing clenched his fist slightly.
The Ancestral Court.
A gathering of all the greatest human sages.
A sacred land—his people's true root.
"If I get the chance… I will go."
He knew now: the Ancestral Court was the core of the human race.It was powerful beyond imagination—yet, like other ancient forces, likely trapped within the Primordial Continent.
Had they been free, the human race's current state would've been very different.