"It turns out all the white jade steps converge into one."
Lin Yuan's expression was dazed, both unexpected and reasonable.
If the white jade steps represent the path of transcendence, then could it be that thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three white jade steps represent thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three opportunities for transcendence?
How is that possible?
Since the opening of the endless dimensional realms, transcendence has been the ultimate pursuit of all Time Lords, and it has never been heard of that any lord could transcend.
Even if the white jade steps really are a path to transcendence, then finally those who might transcend would be extremely few, definitely not as many as thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three.
This is not only Lin Yuan's speculation; other Legendary Lords think this way too, only they are unsure through what form a transcendent might be born.
"Continue."
Lin Yuan gathered his thoughts and began climbing again.
Currently, he is still on one of the white jade steps, with a long distance yet to cover before reaching the single white jade step that converges from all the white jade steps, visible only from this angle.
Climbing the white jade steps requires one step at a time; teleportation is impossible.
Rumbling.
Every step forward.
An overwhelming force of compression and distortion swept towards Lin Yuan.
At the current height Lin Yuan had reached, the compressive and distorting force had grown beyond imagination, and ordinary Legendary Lords who had undergone a billion tribulations could not endure for long.
However, for Lin Yuan, who had established the complete "Innate Five Greats," his power had just achieved transformation, and these forces of compression and distortion felt like a gentle breeze, not intimidating in the least.
"Chaotic Origin Taiji Dao…"
Every step Lin Yuan took, his mind erupted with countless flashes of insight. He comprehended the chaotic origin Taiji Dao after spending over tens of thousands of years. Now, starting anew to comprehend the chaotic origin Taiji Dao, naturally, it would take far less time.
Under the advantage of high vantage, the progress speed of the chaotic origin Taiji Dao was extremely fast, and coupled with the guidance of the white jade steps, it could be described as advancing by leaps and bounds.
"Arrived."
Several months later, Lin Yuan paused his steps again, looking towards the white jade step formed by the convergence of thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three other steps. Compared to the previous thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three white jade steps, this singular converged white jade step appeared more real, with engravings on it that were more mysterious and profound.
"I should be leading far ahead of the other Legendary Lords now." Lin Yuan looked down, mist floating around, and even at the far end of sight, he saw no Legendary Lords.
The current strongest Legendary Lords in time and space-Lord Haotian, Fantian Lord, and other Legendary Lords who had undergone three billion tribulations-while climbing the white jade steps, were not only unable to catch up with Lin Yuan, but at this moment did not even qualify to look up to Lin Yuan.
"Originally, with all white jade steps merging into one, there should have been a fierce battle to fight for the foremost position on this singular white jade step…" Lin Yuan thought to himself.
As for Fantian Lord, Haotian Lord, and other Legendary Lords, their accumulated power is not too far apart, and their speed in climbing the white jade steps would not differ much.
Ultimately, they would likely arrive near this step at roughly the same time.
By then, a conflict would surely occur.
Originally, thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three white jade steps stood separately, and each Legendary Lord did not exist in 'competition!
Now there's only one white jade step, surely breaking the original 'situation.
But currently?
Given Lin Yuan's leading height, by the time Haotian Lord and Fantian Lord arrive here, he doesn't know where he would have climbed to.
Competition?
Haotian Lord, Fantian Lord, and other Legendary Lords don't even meet the threshold to compete with Lin Yuan.
Of course, this is also a good thing for Haotian Lord and Fantian Lord.
After establishing the complete "Innate Five Greats," Lin Yuan's strength had pulled far away from theirs. If they really had to compete, even if the latter joined forces, they would be thoroughly defeated.
By then, let alone climbing the unified white jade step, they might have to start all over again.
"The difficulty of climbing the unified white jade step might soar."
Lin Yuan observed the white jade step before him, pondering silently.
It's obvious that the white jade step transcendence path consists of two stages.
The first is the initial stage of the thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three white jade steps.
The second is the stage converged into a single white jade step before his eyes.
The difficulty in climbing might greatly differ with each stage.
"Perhaps the first stage of white jade steps carries no danger, but the second stage of white jade steps is different."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
So far, the climbing of thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three white jade steps has posed no threat to the Legendary Lords; the greatest danger still comes from fellow climbers- Other Legendary Lords.
"Give it a try."
Lin Yuan paused briefly, then stepped onto the unified white jade step before him.
Having climbed to this point, Lin Yuan naturally could not give up halfway.
Danger?
Which transcendence path isn't dangerous?
Relatively speaking, the endless white jade steps are already quite favorable.
Boom!
At the moment Lin Yuan stepped onto the step.
He immediately felt a difference.
Apart from the greatly enhanced oppressive and twisting force.
Lin Yuan also noticed he was beginning to fall into deep illusions.
Extremely realistic illusions, overwhelming and pervasive.
"These illusions? Even I was somewhat affected." Lin Yuan was slightly surprised, "Under the operation of 'Innate Five Greats,' he achieved comprehensive enhancement, including mind and will. How terrifying must the illusions be to affect Lin Yuan?"
"But it's only an influence, nothing much."
Lin Yuan did not care much.
The complete "Innate Five Great" constantly nurtured his mind and willpower.
Moreover, comprehending the other four Chaotic Origin Daos would simultaneously enhance his mind and willpower.
At least for now, the multiple illusions he was enduring didn't significantly affect Lin Yuan.
"Although the difficulty of ascending increased, the guiding effect also surged greatly."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face. Just by stepping onto the first step of the White Jade Step after fusion, he vaguely sensed the imminent comprehension of the Chaotic Origin Taiyi Dao.
By then, possessing the Chaotic Origin Daos represented by two of the Innate Five Great, Lin Yuan's strength would skyrocket further.
The challenge of ascending the White Jade Steps was nothing compared to the rapid growth of Lin Yuan's power.
Several months.
Lin Yuan finally comprehended the direction indicated by the current step.
"For the first phase of the White Jade Steps, I need only a few dozen breaths, at most a few hundred, to climb to the next step. But for the second phase after fusion, I actually need several months for comprehension?"
Lin Yuan gently shook his head.
However, the improvement in guiding his Chaotic Origin Dao was significant enough.
With this thought, Lin Yuan unhesitatingly chose to step onto the next step.
Boom-overwhelming compressive and twisting powers, accompanied by numerous illusions, surged forth.
Time slowly passed.
Fantian Lord paused for a long time before finally stepping onto the next step.
"My Chaotic Origin Dao.." Fantian Lord felt his own Chaotic Origin Dao begin to transform slightly once more, and a smile appeared on his face.
Although the transformation was minor, as long as it could continue transforming, his Chaotic Origin Dao would eventually transform into the Supreme Rule Dao.
"Can these White Jade Steps truly be ascended indefinitely?"
Fantian Lord collected his thoughts and instinctively looked upward at the endless steps.
This was his habit, always glancing upward whenever he stepped onto the next step.
"What is that?"
Fantian Lord's expression grew solemn: "Thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three White Jade Steps drawing together?"
From Fantian Lord's height, he couldn't see the fused White Jade Step, but he could notice the trend of all the White Jade Steps converging.
"Could it be…"
Numerous speculations emerged in Fantian Lord's mind.
Time continued to pass.
Fantian Lord climbed more than enough White Jade Steps once again.
"As I thought."
"Thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three White Jade Steps finally converge into one White Jade Step."
Fantian Lord's gaze was fixed.
This revelation made him realize he could no longer continue climbing so leisurely.
Not long after Fantian Lord vaguely saw that fused White Jade Step, Lord Haotian, Lord Wan Xiang, and other most powerful Legendary Lords also made the same discovery.
"All White Jade Steps converging?"
"Indeed, that makes sense; otherwise, thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three White Jade Steps, could they all transcend simultaneously?"
Lord Haotian, Lord Wan Xiang, and the other Legendary Lords pondered. Though they realized a fierce battle was imminent for the chance to be the first to step on the fused White Jade Step.
But their hearts felt much more at ease.
If the White Jade Steps continued endlessly and unimpededly allowed their Chaotic Origin Daos to keep transforming…
Only then would the Legendary Lords feel uneasy.
The higher the realm, the stronger the power, the more they could comprehend a certain essence of the endless dimensional realm.
That is, any gain comes with risks.
Such is the case with infinite origins, infinite tribulations, and Perfect Time Beings.
The new path of transcendence-the endless White Jade Steps- should logically be the same.
…
A mystical time-space.
Fantian Lord, Lord Haotian, and two other Legendary Lords gathered in their incarnations.
"If all the White Jade Steps converge, who will be the first to step onto the fused White Jade Step?"
Their acquaintances made the atmosphere subtly oppressive among the Legendary Lords, including Lord Haotian and Fantian Lord.
Everyone knew that taking the lead step-by-step was crucial.
At this moment, whoever stepped onto the fused White Jade Step first would likely maintain their lead.
Then, if there ever was a possibility of birthing a transcendent, it would definitely be this leader.
"Currently, I am the closest to the fused White Jade Step. I should be the first to step onto it."
Fantian Lord spoke up.
"Being closest doesn't mean stepping on first."
Lord Haotian said calmly. The closer to the fused White Jade Step, the nearer the distances between each White Jade Step become.
And the nearer they are, the more likely they are to interfere with each other.
Fantian Lord, being the closest to the fused White Jade Step, was bound to be hindered by other Legendary Lords.
"Then let's see your strength."
Fantian Lord's gaze was sharp, having long been prepared to battle Lord Haotian and Lord Wan Xiang. Rumble-
Time and space stirred in waves before the fused White Jade Step.
While climbing the White Jade Steps, Lord Haotian, Lord Wan Xiang, and other Legendary Lords also clashed, trying to hinder each other. "I will definitely be the first to step onto the fused White Jade Step."
Fantian Lord took a step forward, only to be pushed back by the combined efforts of the other three Legendary Lords.
"You all?"
Fantian Lord raged, his terrifying aura shaking time and space.
If this place weren't the sturdy White Jade Steps, just the commotion from Fantian Lord's attack would have been enough to stir waves of destructive tides in the endless dimensional realm.
Many dimensional spaces and Dimension Heaven and Earth would face early great destruction because of this.
Rustle.
On a certain White Jade Step.
A figure suddenly dashed out.
The aura was as powerful as that of Fantian Lord, Lord Haotian, and other Legendary Lords.
This suddenly appeared figure had clearly been lurking for some time, seizing the opportunity during the battle among Fantian Lord and the other four Lords, hoping to be the first to step onto the unified white jade steps and gain the advantage.
"Nine Dragons, come back to me!"
Lord Wan Xiang raised his hand, compressing layers of space-time, forcibly pulling back the figure that was about to step onto the unified white jade steps.
"Good technique."
The Lord of Nine Dragons turned back.
He had concealed his strength and aura, attempting to strike at the crucial moment, yet still failed.
"Nine Dragons, when did you pass the third billionth trial?"
Fantian Lord looked towards the Lord of Nine Dragons and asked.
"That's not something you need to know."
The Lord of Nine Dragons chuckled.
Then.
The battle continued to escalate, besides the Lord of Nine Dragons.
Two more Legendary Lords who had passed the third billionth trial appeared.
However, compared to the Galaxy Lord who appeared out of nowhere, the Lord of Nine Dragons and the other two Legendary Lords were already renowned for a long time. Even if they hadn't erupted with power comparable to Haotian and Fantian, they had previously been close to that level.
Buzz, buzz, buzz- Seven or eight terrifying auras clashed in front of the unified white jade steps. Finally-
"Hahahahaha."
The Sage exuded an overwhelming aura, forcibly breaking through the blockade of other Legendary Lords, ultimately stepping onto the unified white jade steps.
"Sage?"
Lord Haotian looked at the ancient figure standing on the unified white jade steps.
For the Sage, this ancient Legendary Lord, he actually held little regard. Born shortly after the opening of the endless dimension and surviving till now, could his exploration of the path of transcendence compare to his own?
However, through that recent battle.
Lord Haotian realized that the Sage's strength was no weaker than his own.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to forcibly ascend the unified white jade steps amidst the fierce battle of Legendary Lords at their level.
"We underestimated you."
Fantian Lord also looked at the Sage.
One by one, the Legendary Lords ceased their combat.
"Thank you for letting me win."
A smile appeared on the Sage's face.
In terms of raw strength, he was inferior to Fantian and Lord Haotian.
On this white jade step, all the Sage's accumulated potential was fully unleashed, causing his strength to surge dramatically, reaching the level of Fantian and Haotian.
In addition, with his long years of experience, he had created many Secret Techniques, which enabled him to reach the end of this struggle.
"Transcendence, I will ultimately transcend!"
Standing on the unified white jade steps, the Sage had boundless ambition, his gaze swept over Fantian Lord, Lord Haotian, Lord Wan Xiang, and other Legendary Lords: "I have already stepped over all the most powerful Legendary Lords. If I do not transcend, who can?!"
The Sage, lost in thought, looked at the Legendary Lords below, suddenly sensing something amiss.
Fantian Lord, Lord Haotian, Lord Wan Xiang… plus the three Lords who silently passed the third billionth trial, a total of seven Legendary Lords, all were below.
But where was the Galaxy Lord?
Regarding the battle where the Galaxy Lord broke through Lord Zhuo He, the Sage also witnessed.
Fully aware that he was no match for the Galaxy Lord, before the contention for the unified white jade steps, the Sage had been on guard, wary of the Galaxy Lord lurking in the shadows.
Yet from start to finish, the Galaxy Lord never appeared.
If, at the beginning, the Galaxy Lord was hiding for a sudden burst to step onto the unified white jade steps, now that he himself had ascended the steps, why hadn't the Galaxy Lord made a move?
"Galaxy Lord?"
The Sage's gaze swept across each white jade step, ultimately finding nothing, failing to spot any trace of the Galaxy Lord.
Instinctively.
The Sage's gaze turned upwards to the top of the unified white jade steps.
Endless steps of white jade extended seemingly towards the eternal pinnacle.
At the edge of his sight, on steps unknown in number from the position where the Sage stood.
The Sage finally noticed a figure gradually ascending, its back towards him.
Due to the vast distance, this figure appeared somewhat indistinct.
But the Sage instantly recognized this figure as the Galaxy Lord.
"What?!!"
The Sage's mind went blank, his heart quivering.