51: The supreme ruler of the restricted area has been completely conquered!

Wushi Great Emperor watched this scene, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

This was exactly the effect he wanted.

Using the Strange World as bait and the merit as a constraint, he would turn these former sources of darkness into the Heavenly Court's enforcers, a force to maintain the order of the Universe.

This was true "waste utilization."

Why didn't he just kill all these Supremes directly? With his current strength, it wasn't impossible.

But that was a poor strategy. Killing them would indeed solve the problem once and for all, but it would be limited to this Universe.

His gaze had long since moved beyond this world, looking toward that more difficult and grander Supreme path.

These Ancient Supremes were each once exceptionally brilliant, the strongest of an era. Although they had slashed themselves and their Dao fruits were flawed, their experience, their insights into Dao techniques, and their understanding of the Great Dao were all precious treasures.

More importantly, they were ready-made enforcers with sky-shattering combat power.

The road ahead was destined to be uneven. In the Strange World, the remnant soul of Di Zun and the true body of the Undying Heavenly Emperor were still lurking, waiting for their Opportunity.

Letting these Supremes in would allow them to fight those two old monsters, a dog-eat-dog scenario. No matter who lived or died, it would be a good thing for him.

He could reap the benefits as a bystander.

"Very well."

Wushi Great Emperor nodded, his voice calm yet carrying an unquestionable majesty. "Since you have sworn the Great Dao oath, I shall give you a chance."

His gaze swept across every Supreme below, as if he could see through their deepest thoughts.

"In three days, I will preach the Dao in the Heavenly Court, sorting out the Laws of the myriad Daos for you and guiding your cultivation."

"As for opening the Strange World, once the Netherworld is destroyed and the time is ripe, I will naturally fulfill my promise."

"Thank you, Heavenly Emperor! Thank you, Heavenly Emperor!"

All the Supremes trembled with excitement, even their Primordial Spirits fluctuating.

A Great Emperor preaching the Dao!

This was an Opportunity rarely encountered in an eternity!

One must know that although they were once Sovereigns and Emperors, after slashing themselves, their Dao fruits were incomplete, and they were no longer what they once were.

The path ahead was cut off; they could only rely on lingering on, devouring the essence of all living beings to prolong their lives. They had tried to repair themselves, but it was too difficult, almost impossible.

Now, Wushi Great Emperor, one of the most terrifying combatants since ancient times, was actually willing to personally preach the Dao to them and guide them in repairing their Dao foundations!

What kind of magnanimity was this?

This was simply a monumental stroke of luck!

This meant they might actually have a chance to restore their former glory without instigating a Dark Turmoil!

This was even more practical than entering the Strange World! Because this was a benefit they could obtain right now!

"Dismissed."

Wushi Great Emperor waved his hand.

The Supremes respectfully exited the hall, but every face carried heartfelt excitement and anticipation.

They could feel that by following this Wushi Heavenly Emperor, they might truly see a different future!

A... future filled with hope!

Inside the Chat Group, things had completely exploded.

[Xiao Yan]: "Holy crap! The Group Master's move was so smooth! First using the Method of Becoming an Immortal in the Mortal World to strike them, then throwing out the Strange World as bait, and finally buying their hearts with the merit and the Dao preaching! With this combo, those Supremes are being played like fiddles!"

[Luo Feng]: "Brilliant! Truly brilliant! This is the true way of control! Not just simple military suppression, but binding the opponent to your chariot from psychological, interest, and future levels!"

[Zu Long]: "I am impressed! Truly impressed! This is the true art of emperorship! I must study this well!"

[Little Martial Uncle of Longhu Mountain]: "So... the Group Master intends to subdue these Forbidden Zone Supremes and have them serve the Heavenly Court?"

[Ye Fan]: "If that's the case, the future Shrouding the Heavens World will probably be completely different from its original history... Dark Turmoil will no longer occur, and the Universe will welcome a true Golden Age..."

Ye Fan watched all this, his heart filled with shock.

He thought of the tragic Dark Turmoils in the original history, of countless Star Domains turning into dead zones, and the sight of billions of creatures wailing... but now, all of this would be changed.

Just then, Wushi Great Emperor spoke in the group.

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "@Ye Fan, you ask why I told them the Method of Becoming an Immortal in the Mortal World?"

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "It's simple, because that path was originally opened for future generations."

These words left everyone stunned.

Opened for future generations?

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "The Method of Becoming an Immortal in the Mortal World is a long and arduous path, requiring nine Reincarnations and letting go of all obsessions. For those Supremes who slashed themselves, it is too difficult."

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "But for the Prodigies of future generations who possess great perseverance, wisdom, and obsession, it is a truly viable path."

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "I announced this path to leave hope for future generations, so they know that Immortal Ascension is not the only path to take."

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "As for myself?"

His tone carried an indescribable confidence.

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "I do not need nine Reincarnations. In a single lifetime, I shall achieve Immortal Ascension."

Boom!

The dominance in these words almost burst through the screen, turning into a tangible Dao sound that exploded in the heart of every group member!

Immortal Ascension in a single lifetime!

What kind of confidence? What kind of dominance?

[Xiao Yan]: "Immortal Ascension in a single lifetime... Group Master, are you serious? This... this breaks the iron Laws of eternity!"

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "Naturally. The immortal path is broken, so I shall reconnect it. If rules constrain, I shall break them. Since there is no such precedent in eternity, I shall be the first in all of history."

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "Everyone's goal is Immortal Ascension. But Immortal Ascension is only the starting point, not the end."

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "Above the Immortal Domain, there are still Immortal Kings, Quasi-Immortal Emperors, Immortal Emperors, and even higher Realms. Who stands at the peak of the immortal path? One must first step onto the immortal path to be qualified to look at the scenery at its end."

[Group Master Wushi Great Emperor]: "My goal has never been a simple 'Immortal Ascension,' but to step onto that true Supreme path, to see what exactly lies at the end of these Myriad Heavens and Myriad Realms."

These words plunged all the group members into deep shock.

Their thinking and their perspective were forcibly raised to an unprecedented height at this moment.

Immortal Ascension was an unreachable ultimate goal for them.

But for the Group Master, it was merely a new starting point.