Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 544 - 302: Virtue Falls from Heaven

Such events occurred in every corner of the Three Realms; countless Demons who tormented the land and harmed the people turned to ashes, leaving the uninformed Demons feeling insecure, unaware of what great event had befallen the Three Realms.

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The Ancestral Dragon's eyes gradually became clear, and his consciousness returned from the sands of time to his body. Having undergone this special path of cultivation, he had successfully condensed the Fruit of Tao. His formidable presence swept across the Three Realms, alerting everyone to the rise of a great power on the verge of Transcendence.

At the same time, the Fortune and Destiny of the Dragon Clan began to grow wildly. The Ancestral Dragon had, a long time ago, bound the fate of the Dragon Clan with that of the human race. Now, with the Human Path flourishing, the Fortune and Destiny of the Dragon Clan correspondingly saw a tremendous increase, making up for the great karma caused by the initial shattering of the heavens and earth.

In the East Sea Dragon Palace, Ao Guang looked up at the giant dragon dancing in the sky, tears streaming down his face. The Dragon Clan, having endured in silence for so many years, had finally seen this day. From this moment on, no power would dare to look down upon the Dragon Clan, and they no longer needed to live so cautiously.

"The Patriarch has returned, it's so good, so good." Ao Guang said joyfully as he drank deeply from his cup of fine wine. His expression relaxed like never before. The years of bearing humiliation and making concessions had finally paid off at this moment.

"The Ancestral Dragon has returned; all those in the Three Realms who are eligible for Transcendence seem to have gathered," Immortal Zhenyuan remarked with a sigh of emotion as he watched the dragon soar through the air from atop Wanshou Mountain.

At his side emerged a middle-aged man dressed in a black Ceremonial Robe, none other than the Nine Heavens Demon-Dispelling Ancestor, who also smiled and nodded, "This era has destined them to be the protagonists. We have rushed and still fallen a step behind; we can only set our hopes on the next era."

"Indeed, but if things go as expected, then the number of those who can transcend in the next era will exceed just nine. I suppose the pressure will then be much reduced."

"That is true. It's just a bit vexing to think that we practiced together, yet fell behind at the last hurdle," Immortal Zhenyuan said with a smile.

They had already condensed the illusory Fruit of Tao and would be the prime candidates for Transcendence in the next era.

The Demon Lord sat cross-legged above the Demon Realm, likewise seeing the Ancestral Dragon whose body spanned the Three Realms, his face showing a look of envy. He had thought that the last spot for Transcendence was his, but after learning about those beings beyond the heavens, he was no longer so optimistic. His own path was simply an extension of others' Great Dao; to transcend forcefully might end up benefiting someone else.

"Who would have thought that the Ancestral Dragon would see a day of revival? It seems the Dragon Clan will enter the ranks of first-rate powers once again," the Patriarch of the Nether River said with a bitter smile.

"Naturally, a being on the verge of Transcendence represents the most venerable status in this world. The Dragon Clan has been cautious for many years but has never declined in power. Now with the Ancestral Dragon bolstering its Fortune and Destiny, they are bound to be extraordinary. However, this doesn't have much to do with us. What matters is to manage the Demon Realm well, and to meld it into the heavens and earth when separation occurs—that is where the Great Dao lies," the Demon Lord said with a calm voice.

Hearing this, Patriarch of the Nether River just slightly nodded and said nothing more. His mind had been entirely focused on the newly born Demon Realm recently; watching this world grow gave him indescribable satisfaction. However, since it was the Demon Lord who had established this world, he couldn't help but feel unsettled.

Of course, he concealed these thoughts exceedingly well; after all, the Demon Lord was one of the most formidable beings in this world. If the Demon Lord wished to deal with him, he had no power to resist.

But what kind of person was the Demon Lord? A natural master at manipulating hearts, the small thoughts of the Patriarch of the Nether River could never escape him—he simply pretended not to know.

After all, there was a significant gap in ability and vision between them, which is why the Patriarch of the Nether River could not guess the Demon Lord's true thoughts and strategies.

In the Lingxiao Palace, the supreme ruler of the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor, also watched the scene with a solemn expression. Although he was mentally prepared for this day, now that it had arrived, he couldn't help feeling a mix of concern for his future and a sense of relief as if a heavy mountain was about to lift from his head.

"Journey to the West is completed; the Ancestral Dragon has returned; the Human Path is flourishing; the separation of Heaven and Man is imminent. We too must face the tumultuous heavens and earth," he sighed softly.

"Isn't that a good thing? Everyone in the Three Realms thinks you merely lucked into this supreme position, only I know that it's just a shackle to you. Without it, you can fully show your strength and let the world see if you're the weakling they claim you to be," a clear and authoritative female voice spoke, it was the Heavenly Queen Mother.

"Haha, exactly. I've sat on this supreme throne for countless eras, and it's time to relinquish it. But when I go, I must benefit as much as possible, after all, we have made great sacrifices," he replied.

"Don't worry, All Saints have agreed that we'll handle the nominations at the time of Heaven-Man separation. This is the last significant merit in the heavens and earth, enough to foster a warrior like Yang Jian or Monkey. Have you decided on the candidates?"

"Yes, the All Saints will need to prepare thoroughly for their Transcendence. The beings from beyond the heavens are not to be underestimated; just from the Demon Lord, we can tell that a mere avatar has such power, let alone the strength of the original. With such a long time, we have enough leisure to arrange everything. So, have you decided on the candidate?"