You could transcend even without the Emperor Star.

The God Emperors remnants words lit the flames of hope in the emperors hearts. Even the emperors of Ye Zichens alliance lit up.

Transcendence!

If it was possible, who would willingly give up on it?

Senior Gu Ku pursed his lips and looked at the God Emperors remnant. His expression couldnt be considered friendly. He could feel that, after the soul fragment spoke a secret of this magnitude, everyones gazes had changed.

Their gaze was passion mixed with ambition!

If the good fortune waiting atop that mountain was originally prepared for him and Ye Zichen, now, it was available to everyone.

To the two of them, this wasnt good news at all.

I know what youre thinking. Back in the Second Era, I too was the Emperor Star. But the truth is the truth. I wont obscure the truth just because you and I are both Masters of the Stars!

The God Emperors remnant spoke righteously. You could sense his valor even though he was just a wisp of soul.

It seemed that this was just his character!

Ye-zi, why do I get the sense that the God Emperors remnant soul is even more terrifying than the Demon Emperors? In just a few words, hes stirred everyones hearts.

Yang Jian, the Great Sage, and Ye Zichen were close friends, closer than anyone else here.

Yang Jian sent Ye Zichen a divine sense transmission. The Great Sage and Pu Jingwan soon followed suit, all of them saying the same thing.

It seems the Ocean Emperor and the others are tempted too, said Pu Jingwan. When we make our move, youd best stick with us. We have to be careful of everyone else.

Ye Zichen surreptitiously glanced at the great emperors of his alliance. It seemed they were really

In the Ocean Emperor and the others eyes, Ye Zichen could see blazing passion.

I trust them.

To his friends surprise, after a single glance, Ye Zichen looked away. He could understand the fervor in their gazes. Theyd come this far. Who wouldnt long for transcendence?

If transcendence were ordinary or common, Zhou Wu wouldnt have gone so mad in pursuit of it.

It was natural that the great emperors expressions would change like that. It would have been stranger for them to be disinterested.

Take, for instance, Gou Monan.

Gou Monan had been quiet from the start, as if he were invincible. His imperial king cultivation didnt stand out here.

But when the others were all inquiring about transcendence, he stood there emotionlessly. Even when the God Emperors remnant said anyone had a shot at transcendence, he remained as cold and aloof as ever.

Brother Monan, arent you interested in transcendence? Ye Zichen arched his brow.

Brother Ye, theres no way Im not interested. Its just, Im well aware that even if theres a chance at transcendence, it wont fall to me. In that case, theres no point getting my hopes up. Im here in search of fortune thatll bring me from an imperial king to an imperial lord. If I can get that, Ill be satisfied, said Gou Monan with a faint smile.

Brother Monan, youve sure got a practical outlook! Ye Zichen laughed, but said no more.

Demon Emperor Kui Lin, however, burst into laughter.

Anyone could transcend!

Even though Kui Lin had long since reached the level where his emotions werent readable on the surface, he couldnt resist bursting into wanton laughter. He was thankful for the remnant souls honesty. Hed been prepared to give up on transcendence, but his hope blazed back to life.

Especially since the Second Eras transcendent was their Demon Emperor. Who knew? The Third Eras transcendent might very well be Demon Emperor Kui Lin!

Senior God Emperor, might I ask when you plan to open this barrier?

Demons had always been on poor term with gods, yet now, Kui Lin addressed the remnant as his senior.

The confidence the remnant soul had given him made him desperate to enter the mountains and fight against his own destiny.

Open the barrier? The God Emperors lingering spirit glanced back at the remnant of the Demon Emperor back in that grassy paradise. Hed delayed opening the barrier in hope that others would come too, and to give everyone an equal starting point from which to vie for the treasures and good fortune within the mountains.

But no one had come since Kui Lin and his group.

It seemed no one else was coming.

I can do it now, but are you ready? The remnant soul sighed.

Everyone gathered at the foot of the mountain was already champing at the bit.

Were they ready?

Theyd been preparing for this moment for far too long!

Regardless of whether they were imperial kings or imperial lords, theyd been stuck at their current level for a long time now. Their only hope of further advancements was the Transcendent Mausoleum.

Now that theyd learned that in theory, anyone could transcend, they were even more eager.

The God Emperors remnant took in their eager expressions, then floated over to the seal around the mountains. Then, they watched as his ethereal hand tapped against its water-like surface. The barrier, large enough to encapsulate the entire mountain range, then opened like an automatic door.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Several figures couldnt wait any longer and charged right in. At times like this, every second was precious. If they were even a second late, transcendent fortune might land in someone elses hands.

There are a few things I must tell you all, said the God Emperors remnant in a low voice after several people had already gone inside. The mountains contain supreme treasures and fortune beyond imagination, but there are also numerous vicious beasts in place to protect them. You must be careful. If you dont want to endanger yourself, go through this door. It will take you directly outside the mausoleum.

As he spoke, a silver door appeared a hundred meters away from the base of the mountain.

After it appeared, the God Emperors lingering spirit faded into the air, never to be seen again.

Those whod started moving a little later quietly rejoiced that theyd stayed long enough to hear his warning. If they went in completely blind, it was hard to say how theyd end up.

Star Master Ye, shall we go into the mountains too?

Lets split up! Ye Zichen smiled at the great emperors. Our presences are too strong. If we go together, we might summon hegemon-level vicious beasts. Besides, all of us are strong enough to hold our own. If we travel separately, we might be able to obtain more.

Alright. Chap Feng, Bian, the Jade Pool Palace Master, Fox Empress Su Qingyan, and Head of the Fox Clan Su Waner all stepped into the mountains. However, Xuan Ji and the Hermit Emperor didnt move.

When she saw Ye Zichens expression, Xuan Jis eyebrows shot up. Whats that look supposed to mean? Ive got to keep an eye on you.

Im not particularly interested in the treasures hidden in the mountain. If I travel with you, my Young Friend Ye, I might run into something more interesting, laughed the Hermit Emperor.

There were fewer and fewer people at the foot of the mountain. The two Imperial Lords at Gu Lis side had already gone inside too.

Shockingly, Gu Li chose that moment to walk over. When he saw the group staying at Ye Zichens side, his eyes flashed with a hint of a smile

How about it? Have you thought it over?

I have.

The others looked between Gu Li and Ye Zichen in bewilderment, unable to make heads or tails of their conversation. Gu Li chuckled. Then

Before Gu Li could even finish his question, Ye Zichen stuck out his hand. Looking forward to working with you!