Everyone vaguely understood. Such a grand spectacle could only be witnessed within the Great Thousand Battle Domain. One had to remember that the Great Thousand Worlds was incomparably vast, encompassing countless universes and planes. Yet since ancient times, wave after wave of Emperor-level figures had always walked the paths of the Great Thousand Battle Domain and gathered here. This meant that aside from native inhabitants, nearly everyone present in the Great Thousand Battle Domain was an Emperor. It created the illusion that Emperors were as common as dogs in the street. However, that was merely a cognitive illusion. In reality, Emperors were incomparably rare in any universe of the Great Thousand Worlds. If there were only a thousand universes and ten thousand Emperors had left their names on the Earth Ranking, that would average to only ten Emperors per universe. Spread across countless years, evenly distributed, that number became even smaller! Once this realization sank in, many were left shaken and silent. Even if the silver-robed man was likely ranked outside the top ten thousand, no one dared to belittle him anymore. “I’ll give it a try.” A purple-haired man suddenly stepped forward, full of confidence. Unfortunately, when the test was conducted, the battle stele showed no response. The man’s face flushed red, his neck bulging with tension, and his fists clenched. He didn’t even meet the qualifications to be ranked! Back in his own universe, he was a mighty overlord, revered by millions and standing tall above the starry skies. The fact that he reached the ninth Immortal Heavenly Pass alive was already proof of his formidable strength. Despite that, in the end...he failed to leave his name on the stele! It was a devastating blow! Many hearts in the crowd began to race, and heavy pressure settled over them. They finally understood that even leaving your name wasn’t something just anyone could achieve! More cultivators stepped forward afterward, but one after another, they faced disappointment. Almost all failed. Before long, when everyone looked at the Battle Stele of the Domains again, their gazes were filled with reverence. It stood lofty and unreachable, its surface etched with the names of peerless Emperors throughout history, shining together so blindingly bright that one could not help but feel compelled to kneel. The more they understood, the more fear and awe they felt. The gap between themselves and those names was far too vast. “The Earth Ranking alone blocks so many,” someone murmured bitterly. “Just imagine what kind of terrifying power would one need to reach the Heaven Ranking? And the Mythic Ranking? Could it be that only those legendary, heaven-defying geniuses of all time can make it there?” When he first laid eyes on the stele, he hadn’t thought much of it. Now his chest felt tight, as if he were standing before a gathering of mythical figures who had shone brilliantly across the river of time. “Anyone else want to give it a shot?” Hundreds had gathered here and many had already tried. In the end, only a handful managed to place their names on the Earth Ranking while the rest withdrew in silent humiliation. At this point, only a few remained motionless. Among them was Lin Xun “Brother, why don’t you try?” Someone called out, half-jesting. “If you make it onto the Earth Ranking, your future will be limitless.” They noticed Lin Xun’s aura was plain, unremarkable, and without any sharpness, so they boldly teased him. “Haha, this brother’s smart.” Someone else joked, “He knows there’s no hope, so he won’t embarrass himself. That’s wise!” Laughter rippled through the crowd. “In a moment, I hope you two can still laugh.” Lin Xun also chuckled. He didn’t bother arguing further because they meant no harm. “Brother, are you actually going to try?” asked the first man with surprise. Then he saw Lin Xun walk straight toward the stele. Lin Xun stood before the Battle Stele of the Domains, his mind and body calm and clear. Unlike the others, his presence was plain and unremarkable and he didn’t gather strength or put on any display. He simply and causally pressed his palm forward. Many burst out laughing again. This guy really did just go up there to give it a try. It’s obvious that he has no hope. However, the next moment, their smiles froze on their faces. A booming dao sound suddenly erupted from the battle stele like a thunderclap from the nine heavens, echoing across the sky and shaking the nine heavens above. Everyone nearby was stunned, as if they had seen a ghost. Even the experts who had been meditating nearby, immersed in comprehending the dao wills, were jolted awake, their bodies trembling violently. The noise was so deafening that their ears rang and their minds reeled. Before anyone could react, they saw brilliant divine clouds surging into the sky as the ancient stele resonated. Blossoms of the great dao bloomed and fluttered down one after another. Then, a dazzling divine radiance erupted, completely engulfing Lin Xun’s figure where he stood! Waves of celestial dao sound echoed endlessly, turning the world sacred and solemn. The surrounding void was bathed in a layer of crystal-clear dao light. At that moment, countless experts across Taiyi City were shaken. They halted whatever they were doing and turned toward the direction of the Battle Stele of the Domains. “The battle stele is resonating! Dao light is gathering in the world. This is a phenomenon that can only occur when someone leaves their name on the Mythic Ranking!” “Unbelievable...who could have caused it?” In an instant, countless figures in the city began rushing toward the site. Anyone who could leave their name on the Mythic Ranking was considered a peerless overlord of their cultivation stage, invincible in their generation and capable of shaking the world through the ages. Such individuals even held the potential to surpass the Ancestor Realm! Back at the battle stele, those who had teased and mocked Lin Xun earlier were now crying out in disbelief. They had completely lost their composure. Who could have imagined that the ordinary-looking man they ridiculed would trigger such a world-shaking phenomenon by just casually extending his hand? This wasn’t just leaving a name on the Earth Ranking. Nor was it challenging the Heaven Ranking. This was making a mark on the legendary Mythic Ranking! This completely caught everyone off guard. When they thought about how they had mocked Lin Xun earlier, their faces turned green with embarrassment. Even those farther away were dumbstruck. Gazing at the distant stele, they saw a breathtaking spectacle: clusters of great dao flowers blooming and sacred light blazing across the heavens and earth. It was as if a sun had risen. Someone had left their name on the stele, illuminating the entire void! The first wave of cultivators arrived, raising their eyes to the stele, it was still resonating and magnificent, blazing dao light was swirling all around it. “Who is it? A peerless genius from one of the Immortal Imperial Clans?” “Such a phenomenon is rare even among those already ranked on the Mythic Ranking. It clearly means that the person who just left their name is ranked extremely high on the list, and is bound to shake the world!” More and more supreme Emperors appeared. Ninth Realm Ancestors also came. Even mysterious figures with unfathomable origins arrived on the scene. At this moment, every gaze was focused on the Battle Stele of the Domains. Their expressions were deeply moved. This phenomenon was far more intense than any seen in the past. It was clearly extraordinary beyond compare. It should be noted that throughout history, many remarkable cultivators had left their names on the Mythic Ranking, each triggering their own phenomenon. So for cultivators in Taiyi City, such scenes weren’t entirely unheard of. However, this time, it was different. It was much grander. The battle stele radiated dazzling light as divine flames surged skyward, piercing through the heavens. It resonated without end, rumbling with the sound of the great dao, while a mysterious aura of the dao blanketed the area. “Not long ago, even the phenomenon caused by that giant from the Seventh Heaven Domain wasn’t this intense....” someone murmured. “Are you referring to Hua Ruoxu? He’s an eighth realm supreme Emperor, but if we’re making comparisons, the spectacle he caused back then indeed pales in comparison to what we’re witnessing now.” Many were growing restless, silently weighing the difference in their hearts. Recently, several world-renowned figures had shaken Taiyi City by leaving their names on the Mythic Ranking. Each event caused a sensation, drawing the eyes of countless cultivators. Among them were legendary characters from the Great Thousand Worlds as well as formidable beings from the Eternal True Realm. Now, in contrast to all the phenomena that had happened before, everyone was stunned to realize that none of them compared to what was happening now! “Who could it possibly be?” One by one, the crowd’s curiosity deepened, and countless eyes turned toward the battle stele. Unfortunately, the divine radiance there was too intense, and the rain-like light and the unfathomable aura of the great dao obscured all perception. They could only glimpse a hazy silhouette amid the glow. Only after a long time, when the auspicious light in the sky gradually faded and the blossoms of the great dao dissipated, did the figure finally become clear. It was a face unfamiliar to them. He had a tall, upright figure and an unremarkable presence, without the slightest trace of imposing aura. He looked like one of the countless ordinary people you might see in a crowd. However, his appearance was strikingly handsome and he carried an air of elegance, making him stand out as someone extraordinary. Everyone froze. Who is he? For a moment, the atmosphere turned heavy and silent. Many people exchanged glances, as if hoping someone would speak his name. Unfortunately, to their awkward surprise, no one could. Clearly, he was a complete stranger, someone who had just arrived in Taiyi City. But despite his plain appearance, was undoubtedly a terrifying existence with unfathomable depth! Someone opened their mouth to ask about his identity, but before the words could leave his lips, the man turned and left in the blink of an eye. Some cultivators immediately gave chase. They were stunned to find that the other party had used some sort of profound secret technique. Not a trace was left behind! Even so, the storm he had caused by leaving his name on the Battle Stele of the Domains didn’t die down. On the contrary, the city was boiling with excitement, drawing countless attention. “What? Someone defied the heavens and surpassed even the phenomenon caused by Hua Ruoxu?” “They say Hua Ruoxu ranks within the top one thousand on the Mythic Ranking. Although we don’t know his exact position, even that is already defying the heavens. After all, the names on the Mythic Rankings were all peerless figures across countless eras, and every name represents an invincible existence. “If that’s the case, then this mysterious man must rank even higher than Hua Ruoxu. He must be firmly within the top thousand!” The news spread like wildfire, shaking the entire Taiyi City and stirring up a tremendous uproar. Countless people began speculating and discussing the matter. Meanwhile, at the Battle Stele of the Domains, wave after wave of cultivators rushed over, hoping to uncover more information. Before long, a flawlessly handsome man in golden robes arrived. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, and his every gesture and movement exuded a transcendent majesty, as though he stood above the world, gazing down upon all living beings. He stood silently before the battle steel, lost in thought. Some of the older cultivators in the crowd stirred, their expressions shifting. When they finally recognized the man’s identity, their hearts began to tremble.