Tian Yuan

Chapter 2487 Shackles, I admire you

After taking a sip of the fragrant and rich wine, a subtle change appeared in Mu Cangyan's eyes, fleeting and unnoticed by others.

Perhaps because of the Faceless Man's generous nature, or perhaps because everyone had lost their usefulness, Mu Cangyan decided to say a few more words: "The position of proving the Dao is actually a shackle that is difficult to break."

Upon hearing this, the emperors were astonished.

shackles?

What does this mean?

The emperors were stunned, not understanding what he meant.

"To attain immortality, one must first sever one's own shackles. Otherwise, even if one embarks on this path, one will not be qualified to touch it."

With the Great Dao within reach, Mu Cangyan shed the disguise he had maintained for countless years and decided to chat a bit more to express his feelings, also out of consideration for the emperors who had risked their lives for this grand feast of the ultimate Dao.

"what!"

The emperors were completely unaware of this matter.

Even the priestess and others looked bewildered. Although they stood at the pinnacle, they had never reached the ultimate limit of the Emperor's Path. Therefore, they could not feel the oppressive force emanating from the Great Dao's order.

"Without breaking the shackles, one cannot live forever."

This is something Mu Cangyan realized a long time ago, and now he is making it public, no longer keeping it a secret.

The priestess and the others fell silent, their feelings incredibly complex, something that was difficult for others to comprehend.

"So, from the beginning you knew we couldn't get to that position, and you never thought of stopping us."

After a long while, the faceless man spoke to Mu Cangyan in a low, hoarse voice, his heart heavy with sorrow.

Mu Cangyan readily admitted, "Yes."

The emperors' expressions changed slightly, their emotions a mixture of bitterness and unease.

No wonder Mu Cangyan allowed the Old Man with the Lamp and the Thousand-Eyed Buddha to embark on the path to immortality; this is the reason.

Although they had been outmaneuvered, no one harbored any resentment. To put it bluntly, they were simply outmatched and had no one to blame but themselves.

"May I ask, fellow Daoist, how can one break free from the shackles of the Great Dao?"

The witch opened her mouth to speak, her hoarse voice like the rustling of an old bellows.

"There is more than one method; you have to figure it out yourself."

Mu Cangyan stood beside the Primordial Mother Tree and said solemnly.

"How long did it take you, fellow Daoist, to break free of your shackles?"

The priestess was short, like a young girl, with countless black runes flowing around her body, and continued to question her.

"Four million six hundred thousand years."

When the topic came up, Mu Cangyan recalled that arduous journey, paused for a moment, and then answered earnestly.

Upon hearing this answer, both the witch and the Azure Scale Saint King trembled and were speechless for a moment.

The scene fell into a deathly silence; everyone was stunned by the number.

Four million six hundred thousand years!

How long it has been!

If Mu Cangyan had been living a carefree life for so many years, that would be understandable. But he was breaking the shackles of the Great Dao, so he must have been hiding in a dark corner, afraid to show his face, and suffering countless inhuman tortures.

Only then were they freed from their shackles and regained their freedom.

Is it agonizing?

The witch stared at Mu Cangyan, trying to see through her heart. However, after looking for a long time, she couldn't detect any emotional fluctuations. Mu Cangyan's eyes were as calm as an ancient well, deep and unfathomable.

Having weathered the storm, Mu Cangyan felt nothing was amiss, her mood calm and her tone indifferent: "It's alright."

The priestess sincerely said, "I admire you."

Although she didn't know exactly what it would take to break free of her shackles, the priestess asked herself honestly that if she were in that situation, she probably wouldn't be able to persevere for a vague and illusory path to immortality.

"Emperor Taiwei must have reached the extraordinary realm as well!"

The faceless man steered the conversation toward the Great Emperor Taiwei.

Whoosh whoosh!

Instantly, everyone's eyes turned to Emperor Taiwei, filled with awe and curiosity.

Although the Great Emperor Taiwei was aloof, he was quite respectful of others. Facing the gazes of his fellow Daoists, he nodded and said, "I suppose so!"

The faceless man pressed on, "May I ask, fellow Daoist, how long did it take you to break the shackles of the Great Dao?"

Everyone is eager to know the answer to this question.

"More than a million years!"

Perhaps not wanting to discourage others, or perhaps as a humble remark, Emperor Taiwei pondered for a moment before offering his explanation to the crowd.

Unexpectedly, just a second before Emperor Taiwei spoke, Mu Cangyan immediately retorted, "No."

Immediately, everyone's attention was drawn to Mu Cangyan.

Then everyone heard Mu Cangyan say, "He broke free of his shackles in just a few thousand years."

"What? Thousands of years?"

The priestess and the others were terrified.

Didn't Emperor Taiwei say it took over a million years? Why does Mu Cangyan say it only took a few thousand years?

The time difference is too big!

Who is right?

"Although we are not on the same path, I respect the facts."

If Mu Cangyan's Dao heart hadn't been strong enough, he definitely wouldn't have been able to accept it. He suffered countless hardships, but it couldn't compare to the Taiwei Emperor's serious cultivation over several thousand years.

Millions of years ago, Emperor Taiwei defied the flow of time, discussing the Dao with emperors throughout the ages, thus gradually reaching the pinnacle of the imperial path. At that time, he had actually touched the limits of the imperial path, but he was exhausted both physically and mentally and was unwilling to go any further.

Emperor Taiwei was a rather sentimental person. Seeing so many old friends die, his grief accumulated and weighed heavily on him. Therefore, he chose to grow old naturally and then find a suitable place to pass away peacefully.

Because of Mu Cangyan's sneak attack, Emperor Taiwei changed his mind.

For the next million years, Emperor Taiwei, with only a wisp of his spirit remaining, shouldered the crumbling divine bridge. It wasn't until this era, when his physical body was rebuilt, that he began to seek ways to advance further.

Strictly speaking, Emperor Taiwei did indeed only spend a few thousand years severing the shackles of the Great Dao. However, without the prior accumulation, it would have been impossible.

Hearing Mu Cangyan say this, everyone chose to believe her.

So when everyone looked at Emperor Taiwei again, their eyes changed noticeably. They were filled with admiration, and even felt as if they were looking up at a towering mountain that reached into the clouds.

"We're a step behind, it's hard to reach the great path, alas!"

The priestess and the others sighed deeply.

The path to immortality has appeared, yet they have absolutely no chance of reaching the end. This feeling is extremely distressing.

"I'm surprised you actually made it through."

Suddenly, Mu Cangyan turned her gaze to Gu Kong, looked him up and down, and smiled.

"Ha, you're still alive, of course I'm going to live well."

No matter how far Mu Cangyan goes, Gu Kong will never respect him and will speak coldly to him.

"You're lucky."

Mu Cangyan still wore a smile on his festering face.

Given the power of the Heavenly Punishment, Gu Kong shouldn't have been able to withstand it. His ability to weather this storm definitely involved a significant element of luck.

Gu Kongsu coldly replied, "Luck is also a manifestation of strength."

"really."

That's true, and Mu Cangyan wholeheartedly agrees. If it weren't for his good fortune, he would have died in some obscure corner long ago, and he wouldn't have achieved what he has today.

Where is my sister?

Gu Kong had been thinking about Zhi tide constantly. After joining the game, he investigated many times but failed to find any trace of her, which made him very worried.