Perfect World: Dream of the Immortal Era

It's important to know that in the Immortal Domain, every generation's top ten is made up of extremely remarkable human spiritual beings. It is difficult for anyone to surpass them; typically, one of them advances into the realm of immortality, withdraws automatically, and then a newcomer fills the vacancy.

Even if someone does manage to surpass them, it is unlikely to occur in the earliest stages of their cultivation path.

This is because the initial stages put more emphasis on the power of bloodlines, while the latter stages of the human domain provide a great opportunity for cultivators to show their innate talents and abilities.

Thus, the beings occupying the top ten positions in the Immortal Domain are generally in the mid to late stages of the human domain. For someone like Wang Heng, achieving the top position in the Creation Stage and entering the top ten is exceedingly rare throughout ancient history.

“What kind of accomplishments and Dao fruits does he possess in the Creation Stage?” Many people exclaimed, pondering, doubting, and finding it incredible, difficult to believe.

Regardless, Wang Heng’s name stirred the entire Immortal Domain on this day, with his feat of reaching the top ten while being in the second realm spreading quickly to every corner of the vast Immortal Domain.

Even the ancient families that remained hidden for several eras heard of his legend.

The various prodigies ranked on the Immortal King Monument further regarded Wang Heng as their number one rival, for this being from the Original Ancient World seized glory that should have belonged to the Immortal Domain beings, which is hard to accept.

A storm swept across the entire Immortal Domain, with everyone discussing the name "Wang Heng." The only ones likely not paying attention to it were the exalted Immortal Kings.

Across endless ages, they remained indifferent to the vast majority of worldly matters, unmoved even if a supremely talented descendant of their bloodline perished, remaining as calm as a still lake.

To them, without becoming a king, all are ants.

Eras come and go, with far too many individuals as dazzling as Wang Heng emerging upon birth, but in the end, they all perished halfway.

Therefore, the Immortal Kings would not notice a small being in the Creation Stage, nor would they care about any changes in the top ten of the Immortal Domain, as it held no meaning for them.

…

In a vast immortal palace, a middle-aged man with features somewhat resembling Wang Heng sat high upon a grand hall. His aura was imposing, commanding respect without the need for anger. At this moment, he remained silent, quietly listening to the report of a True Immortal below.

Beside him was a gentle and beautiful female immortal, whose status was astonishing, seated next to the main place of honor, with even the True Immortal showing utmost respect in her presence.

“I met Heng’er once back in the Primordial Imperial City. Even then, I saw his extraordinary talent, inheriting his father’s terrifying talent in the aspect of the primordial spirit."

"I didn’t expect that in just a few months, he’s already made a name for himself in the Immortal Domain, ranking among the top ten. As expected of my nephew," the man said, a smile spreading across his face as he nodded in satisfaction at Wang Heng’s achievements.

However, the female immortal beside him wore a worried and troubled expression.

"Brother, there's been no news from Heng’er’s father, which has emboldened the Ao family. They've invaded the territories under our clan's rule multiple times, clearly probing. Now that Heng'er is rising, I fear it will provoke the Ao family’s hostility."

"Sister, don’t worry. Heng’er is favored by destiny. Currently, he's with the Boundless Immortal King as a guest in Hunyuan City. As long as this powerful figure is willing to protect him, the Ao family won’t dare to make a move. Even if Heng’er parts ways with the Boundless Immortal King, our Wu Clan will certainly step in secretly to guard him. You needn’t worry about that."

Hearing this, the female immortal felt somewhat at ease. She feared the Wu family would hesitate to support her child due to Wang Gen's grave injuries and withdrawal, leaving the Ao family to act unchecked.

Over these epochs, the alliance between the Immortal King of the Wang Clan from the Primal Ancient Realm and the female immortal had brought them close, making the Ao Sheng wary and restrained.

Now, with the Wang Clan’s Immortal King severely injured from quelling border unrest, the Ao family was eager, often testing the waters, aiming to determine Wang Gen’s capabilities.

…

In the Immortal Domain, at the Ao family grounds.

News of Wang Heng’s exploits reached them, and given their antagonistic relationship, the face of every Ao family member looked displeased.

They didn’t believe Wang Heng could break through and become an Immortal King, but they also couldn’t bear to see a quasi-king close to the Wu family rise smoothly.

"What a pity. That Wang Heng is traveling with a titan from the Primal Ancient Realm, leaving us unable to make a move. Otherwise, he’d be the perfect candidate to test the current state of the Wang family."

…

In the mountain of the heavens, within an ancient palace, Wang Heng had just opened up a primordial spirit cave and before he could catch his breath, heavenly tribulations descended overwhelmingly. The Black King hastily withdrew from the ancient palace, observing from a safe distance, not daring to approach.

The commotion alerted the nearby cultivators, and soon people surrounded the area. Hunhong, the son of the Hunyuan Immortal King and a quasi-immortal king himself, arrived.

Watching the ancient palace battered under the tribulations, everyone’s faces were filled with shock.

"Friend Hunhong, my apologies, this lad's tribulation is quite fierce. It seems this ancient palace won't hold," the Black King said to Hunhong, expressing his regret.

Hunhong didn't mind.

“What does a mere ancient palace matter? The key is, what kind of breakthrough has our brother Wang Heng made? Not only has he reached the pinnacle of the Creation Realm, but he is also ranked among the top ten in the Immortal Domain. It's truly astonishing.”

The Black King was a bit surprised upon hearing this, but it wasn't entirely unexpected.

Creating an external cave heaven, a corporeal cave heaven, and the most astounding of all, a primordial spirit cave heaven—such daring innovations justify his place among the top ten.

“This kid has carved out a cave heaven outside his body, connecting to the grand cosmos. Using it as an eternal channel, he draws on the power of creation, breaking the original pathways of the Creation Realm.

From now on, this realm might be renamed to the Cave Heaven Realm.”

The Black King's words left the beings present utterly astonished.

The one in the ancient palace had only recently made the name "Blood Transfusion" resound through the Immortal Domain, and now comes a "Cave Heaven." Is this meant to terrify the true immortals?

Hunhong's face showed surprise as he recalled the evaluation of Wang Heng when Wuzhong Immortal King and his group first reached the Sky Mountain. Hunhong's father, Hunyuan, had said Wang Heng could potentially break the shackles of the predecessors' paths.

It seems this evaluation was well-founded. No wonder Hunyuan Immortal King was willing to impart the Immortal King's scriptures to him.

As they spoke, Wang Heng in the ancient palace let out one roar after another, as if resisting something terrifying. Eventually, the ancient palace collapsed, turning into a complete ruin.

Wang Heng's tribulation also ended, and he barely survived, though his condition was dire. His body was a bloody mess, with wounds so deep that bones were visible, and bright auras still flickered across his form.

Amid the ruins of the ancient palace, ten massive "volcanic craters" hung high, appearing like ten immortal sanctuaries. They were of various colors, spewing forth lava waterfalls formed of essence, repairing the injuries on Wang Heng's body.

Wang Heng's flesh itself was a cave heaven, and when absorbing surrounding essence, it created an overwhelming momentum, thundering resoundingly.

Only the primordial spirit cave heaven was silent and serene. From the outside, its entrance seemed much smaller than the other eleven cave heavens, but in reality, it was larger than their total combined size.

Wang Heng's final tribulation was a result of the primordial spirit cave heaven—more precisely, the mysterious runes hidden deep within it.

These runes related to the primordial spirit, resembling the symbols from the "Pacifying Rebellion Tactic,” yet slightly different, as if they had undergone some inexplicable evolution based on the original.

Wang Heng had a premonition that these symbols concerning the primordial spirit could be of immense use to him, potentially paving an invincible path. However, the primordial spirit cave heaven was too mysterious, even he, its master, found it hard to explore its deepest secrets.

The evolution of the symbols is only just beginning. Triggered by the opening of the Primordial Spirit Cave Heaven, it requires Wang Heng to achieve more breakthroughs to continue this progression.

This time, his gains were immense. Although opening twelve cave heavens is noteworthy, it pales in comparison to the mysterious symbols. Wang Heng only hopes that his future cultivation will allow these symbols to truly manifest, demonstrating an invincible path.

"The Twelve Cave Heavens is not the end..." he murmured, recalling Shi Hao's unique cave heaven.

...

In the foreign domain, outside Blackwater City, at the War God Academy.

One thousand advanced study quotas have been decided, with all the talents following the Supreme of War God Academy into the immortal gateway, proceeding towards the academy's depths. As for the immortal being, they had long since departed.

Among the thousand, a significant number are returning students, well-acquainted with the War God Academy's ways, knowing exactly where to go with ease.

Only the new students curiously glanced around, drawn in by the academy's various structures.

This was when they passed a dark region, covered by mountains, shrouded in a black aura, seemingly sealing an entire dark world.

The academy's supreme noticed the group of newcomers, including Gencun, frequently glancing at the dark area. With a gentle touch of his beard, he amiably said: "Haha, this is the Black Prison, where we detain serious offenders and slaves.

It was once thriving, with many races from other ancient realms confined within. However, as time passed, these races have become extinct one by one. Now, criminals from our realm make up a significant portion.

They too are warriors, using their flesh and lives as the foundation for our academy's students' evolution. This honor is enough to atone for their crimes."

The new academy students were visibly excited upon hearing this. They had long heard of the "warriors" of War God Academy, whose lives were insignificant to academy students and could be slain at will.

Gencun remained silent, following the group at a steady pace.

If history remains unchanged, and the Primal Ancient Realm is shattered, becoming the nine heavens and ten earths, surely the Black Prison would hold races from the Primal Ancient Realm...

After traversing the black mountains, they arrived before a magnificent range. Towering peaks rose in succession, exhaling pure energy in a majestic spectacle. What was most astonishing was the colossal palace suspended above these peaks, enshrouded in chaotic mist.

It was unparalleled, not only flowing with mysterious patterns of great principles but also accompanied by the maternal energy of all things. Wisps, threads, each as weighty as a mountain, were precious treasures seldom found but appeared in abundance here, truly astonishing.

"This is the Palace of the Great Dao, a place for cultivation and enlightenment. In the coming year, periodically, everyone will gather here, where the Supreme and immortals will come to impart their teachings."

Imperial clan elders sometimes come in person to observe, and if you can gain their favor, it will be a monumental blessing and opportunity.

"Don't be fooled by the proximity of the War God Academy to the unmatched Luo Clan, reaching the Imperial Tribe is as hard as reaching the heavens. Everything depends on your strength," the Supreme Elder of the academy declared.

The words left the academy's students in quiet contemplation. Though the War God Academy is under the unmatched Luo Mo Ancestral Patriarch, in truth, it has little connection with the Imperial Tribe. Many come to the War God Academy hoping to form ties with the Imperial Tribe, only to find disappointment unless their strength is extraordinary enough to earn recognition from the Imperial Beings.

However, which of the Imperial Tribe Beings is not an unparalleled genius? Gaining their recognition and admiration is exceedingly difficult.

Noticing the dismay among some students, the Supreme Elder chuckled and said, "Don't lose heart, the Imperial Tribe is not a realm we can easily reach. As long as you cultivate diligently and stand out in competitions among the major academies in my domain, your rise is inevitable."

Hearing this, the new students felt invigorated, brimming with enthusiasm.

Moving forward, the group soon beheld a majestic ancient hall looming within the chaotic mists, exuding a sense of sharpness one moment, then suddenly shifting to a sense of immovable solidity and weightiness the next.

"This is the Armory Hall. Armaments are an extension of the cultivator's path and hold great significance. Strong experts will explain the secrets of weapons to you in due course," the Supreme Elder announced.

Having said that, he led the group to the next venue.

Another grand palace awaited, no less magnificent than the Palace of the Great Dao or the Armory Hall.

Just approaching it, one could feel an unseen pressure weighing down, stifling yet somehow motivating.

"This is the Hall of Mana. Like a heavenly ladder, the deeper you venture, the greater the pressure, squeezing out your potential, unlocking mana shackles, and advancing your cultivation," the elder explained.

Afterward, the group also passed through other places like the Body Hall and the Primordial Spirit Hall.

Upon arriving at a towering structure, they stopped.

The Supreme Elder gazed up at the ancient tower with reverence and fervor, introducing its origins to the students.

"It is called the War God Tower, with ten levels representing 'ultimate' and 'extreme', personally constructed by the Ancestral Patriarch.

The rule established by the Ancestral Patriarch is simple: anyone who conquers five levels gains the title of 'War God'.

Each level conquered offers extraordinary rewards, which are only granted upon the first completion and not repeated afterward."

“Elder, throughout history, how many levels have been conquered in this War God Tower?” someone asked with curiosity.

The Supreme Elder replied, “A young noble from the Imperial Tribe once attempted the challenge here, reaching as far as the eighth level. Unfortunately, he could not pass through.”