Chapter 291: The Heavens Tremble, the Immortal Road Draws Near In the aftermath of the great battle, the Nine Heavens Realm experienced a rare period of tranquility, a peace it hadn’t seen in years. Ever since Jiang Chen revealed his Great Accomplishment Primordial Body, coupled with his exchange with the Lord of God’s Abandonment, the ancient imperial clans had grown cautious, abandoning any intention of directly opposing the Primordial Holy Land. Even the notoriously arrogant Golden-Winged Roc Clan had tucked its pride away and kept a low profile. For ages, the Nine Heavens Realm had been dominated by the rivalry between the ancient imperial clans and the human forces. Now, with the ancient imperial clans reluctant to provoke the Primordial Holy Land, and the Primordial Holy Land uninterested in further conflict, many potential storms were averted. Despite this newfound calm, the impact of the battle lingered. The Nine Heavens Realm buzzed with endless discussion, dissecting every event—from the Heavenly Fox Clan’s initial plight and the actions of the ancient imperial clans to the intervention of the Ye Clan’s Great Emperor and the eventual downfall of the Ye Clan. The fall of the Ye Clan became the subject of widespread ridicule and lament. “To think the Ye Clan’s Great Emperor, once their greatest asset, ended up being the one to destroy them!” “How ironic. The Ye Clan wasn’t defeated by the Primordial Holy Land or the ancient imperial clans but by the very emperor they worshipped.” “Honestly, this wouldn’t have happened if they hadn’t forcibly awakened their Great Emperor. They brought this upon themselves.” “Self-inflicted ruin. They only have themselves to blame.” “The Primordial Holy Land’s Holy Son is beyond comprehension. Judging by his conversation with the Lord of God’s Abandonment, it’s likely he hails from the legendary Immortal Domain.” “That would explain everything. A prodigy of the Immortal Domain would naturally overshadow anything the Nine Heavens Realm could produce.” “If what the Lord of God’s Abandonment said is true, the Holy Son might even rank as a Dao Child in the Immortal Domain!” “Honestly, even Dao Children might not be his match!” The Ye Clan’s downfall shocked many, especially considering its long-standing status as one of the Nine Heavens Realm’s most formidable immortal factions. To have avoided death at the hands of the ancient imperial clans, the Primordial Holy Land, and the ancient emperor’s of forbidden zones, only to perish at the hands of their own emperor, was a fate no one could have foreseen. At the same time, Jiang Chen’s conversation with the Lord of God’s Abandonment shook the realm to its core, leaving many to wonder if he truly hailed from the Immortal Domain. If so, his overwhelming talent made perfect sense. Among the shocked was Huang Qingtian of the Phoenix Clan. His father, Huang Tian, sought to console him after the recent battle, fearing the immense gap in power between Jiang Chen and Huang Qingtian might crush his son’s spirit. “Jiang Chen hails from the Immortal Domain,” Huang Tian said gently. “It’s natural you can’t compare to him. The Nine Heavens Realm may seem vast, but compared to the Immortal Domain, it’s insignificant.” Huang Qingtian remained composed, his voice calm and steady. “Father, there’s nothing to worry about. I’ve long accepted reality.” Newest update provıded by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⁂𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⁂𝓷𝓮𝓽 His expression was serene, his words tinged with a hint of resignation. “Falling short of Jiang Chen is neither shameful nor burdensome. After all, throughout the ages, there has been no one like him. It’s merely my misfortune to have been born in the same era as him.” He continued, “Even if he comes from the Immortal Domain, his achievements in the Nine Heavens Realm are undeniable. To dominate the contemporary era and suppress all others is a testament to his own strength.” “Falling short of him is no disgrace. I have long stopped viewing him as a peer. Instead, I see him as someone on the level of you, Father. Even without his Great Accomplishment Primordial Body, I believe it’s only a matter of time before Jiang Chen reaches your realm.” At this, Huang Tian was momentarily taken aback. He hadn’t expected such clarity and acceptance from his son. His assumptions that Huang Qingtian might be struggling with despair or pressure were completely overturned. “Father, did you think I’d be anguished or despairing?” Huang Qingtian asked with a faint smile. Huang Tian hesitated but nodded slightly, recalling his own youth when he had struggled with feelings of inadequacy when faced with insurmountable talent. Huang Qingtian shook his head. “Back when Jiang Chen was in the Saint Realm, I adjusted my mindset. A prodigy like him defies common logic, and maintaining a healthy perspective is the only way to endure.” “By that time, I no longer regarded him as a rival but as someone destined for greater heights. Even now, I believe Jiang Chen will soon surpass even you, Father.” Despite his calm exterior, Huang Qingtian couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh. “Though we’re contemporaries, the gap between us is insurmountable. Jiang Chen’s stage was never meant to be limited to youthful prodigies—it extends to a far grander sky.” Huang Tian sighed, shaking his head with a wry smile. “In this era, Saints are as common as dogs, and quasi-emperors can barely ensure their own survival. A mere first-stage quasi-emperor like me hardly counts for anything.” He reminisced with a trace of melancholy. “There was a time when quasi-emperors reigned supreme, their presence commanding awe and fear. Now, we’re nothing more than ordinary powerhouses.” The landscape of the Nine Heavens Realm had irrevocably changed. Jiang Chen’s rise, coupled with the looming opening of the Immortal Road, had reshaped the world, leaving both veterans and prodigies struggling to find their place. The era of Jiang Chen was just beginning, and the heavens themselves seemed to tremble in anticipation of what was to come. Huang Tian sighed with emotion. Just over a decade ago, the status of a Quasi-Emperor was revered, comparable to that of a Great Emperor. Whenever one appeared, it would shake the world. Now, with Great Completion physiques and ancient emperor’s emerging one after another, a first-stage Quasi-Emperor like himself seemed insignificant in comparison. Despite this, the Immortal Phoenix Clan still held a strong foundation. Within the clan, a powerful ninth-stage Quasi-Emperor elder slumbered in retreat, nearing the end of his lifespan. If a crisis arose, this elder could still provide a line of defense, unlike the precarious position of the Golden-Winged Roc Clan, whose strongest was only a seventh-stage Quasi-Emperor. Their confidence was, at best, hollow. Most strong immortal factions possessed at least an eighth- or ninth-stage Quasi-Emperor as their hidden guardian. Even the True Dragon Clan once had such a figure, though their elder ultimately sacrificed himself for their Emperor’s Son, hoping to help him achieve the Emperor Realm. In the original trajectory, the Emperor’s Son might have succeeded in attaining a Great Completion physique, but Jiang Chen’s interference had led to the plan’s complete failure.