LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 543 Eternal Life
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"This is the largest and most central starport of the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life, as well as one of the Eight Great Star Gates that lead directly to its inner reaches, named the Eternal Star Gate."
At this moment, a warship was queuing up outside the Eternal Star Gate, which had a diameter of over thirty thousand miles, waiting for the gate's opening cycle.
Aboard the warship, an elder with the appearance of an immortal was introducing the magnificent scenery before them to a group of spirited young men and women.
"Master, can we join the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life this time?"
"We are the finest disciples from the Panghai Star Domain, where thirty-six thousand advanced civilizations go through a decennial War of the Worlds, after rounds of selection, only the sixteen of us met the criteria. It seems likely that we will not only enter the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life directly but also become core disciples of the sect."
"The Immortal Gate of Eternal Life is the number one sect of this era; no other power can compare. I have no idea what kind of geniuses are gathered within. I cannot wait to compete with those ultimate talents from across the universe."
"I heard that True Disciples of the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life are directly awarded a star domain as their fief and have the right to mobilize all the resources of that star domain. I wonder if it's true or not?"
These young disciples, one after another, were full of vigor, their eyes brimming with yearning for the future.
However, a hint of melancholy filled the gaze of the leading elder as he looked at them.
It seemed that he also had such a recklessly ambitious period in his youth.
After a moment of wistfulness, he finally said: "You also mentioned that the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life is the number one sect in the universe, dominating the central hub, and its will commands countless civilizations, sects, and powers across a radius of hundreds of billions of light-years to bow down. Naturally, you should understand how difficult it is to join the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life."
He turned his head, looking towards that grand and immense star gate: "To become a disciple of the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life, one must first cultivate to the Hollow Void Realm within three hundred years. This requirement alone is enough to stop everyone at the gates. Although you are all outstanding, and the most exceptional among you has condensed the Deep Blue Golden Core in just a hundred years, whether you can cultivate into the Hollow Void within the next two hundred years is still unknown."
However, this statement seemed to be met with some disbelief among the group of a dozen or so.
Although none of them were at the Hollow Void Realm, they were all quite young, with the oldest being not even three hundred years old.
Youth signifies endless possibilities.
"As for True Disciples... that's even more unimaginable."
The elder said: "There are only three hundred and sixty spots for True Disciples in the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life. These spots are contended for by tens of thousands of Inner Sect Disciples, and the minimum requirement for Inner Sect Disciples is to step into the Refining Void Realm within a thousand years... However, those aiming for the title of True Disciple are without exception at the Shattered Void level, and those who ultimately stand out, every single one of them is regarded as a potential Dao Lord."
At this point, he paused for a moment: "Every True Disciple of the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life has the potential to aspire for the position of Dao Lord, so the list of three hundred and sixty True Disciples is also known as the 'Dao Lord Reserve List'!"
"Dao Lord Reserve List!"
These five words...
Especially the "Dao Lord" at the forefront, quieted down the group of spirited and talented youths.
Their own star domain could be considered resplendent and prosperous, but the last Dao Lord...
Dates back to three hundred thousand years ago!
Three hundred thousand years!
What an ancient, distant number is that?
Even if they managed to cultivate into the Hollow Void and enjoyed an age of ten thousand lives, it would still be thirty lifetimes.
In many people's retellings and legacies, which only span two or three times their own lifetimes, figures from three hundred thousand years ago seem as remote as figures from ancient history.
Even though they consider themselves immensely talented, they dare not claim with absolute certainty that they can step into the Unity Realm Stage.
Seeing the crowd calm down, the elder continued: "What we need to do next is to settle down in the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life and then become Outer Sect Disciples."
He swept his gaze over the sixteen people: "Although Sunburst Golden Core suffices to be listed under the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life, the sect is actually willing to recruit only those disciples who have cultivated the Deep Blue Golden Core, particularly the younger ones."
"Younger Deep Blue Golden Cores? How young are we talking?"
A three-hundred-year-old Azure Golden Core Level Cultivator frowned and said, "After condensing the Deep Blue Golden Core, we have a thirty to forty percent chance of cultivating into the Hollow Void Realm on our own. Doesn't a future Hollow Void even have the qualifications to become an Outer Sect Disciple of the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life?"
"If you truly cultivate into the Hollow Void, joining the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life as a Steward is not out of question. But to become a disciple of the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life is not an easy task, even for Azure Golden Core Level Cultivators!"
The elder solemnly stated: "The Immortal Gate of Eternal Life doesn't recruit disciples with the aim of cultivating them into the Hollow Void. They seek to cultivate only Dao Lords! It is the Unity Realm Stage Dao Lords that they truly desire."
He scanned the crowd: "While you all are indeed excellent, who dares say for certain they can cultivate into a Dao Lord? Without that confidence, naturally, one doesn't qualify to join the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life."
These words left several of the not entirely convinced Azure Golden Core Cultivators at a loss for words.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, the elder then said: "Well, you were after all the elite picked out from tens of thousands of civilizations in our region. Becoming Outer Sect Disciples shouldn't be difficult for you. The reason I have told you so much is only to let you know what challenges you will face next!"
Here, his tone was filled with genuine awe: "After all, the sect you aim to join possesses over a hundred Dao Lords and even has a Dao Venerable as its Guardian. It is the Universe Dominator that no Dao Lord or power dares to challenge—the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life!"
Over a hundred Dao Lords!
A Dao Venerable as its Guardian!
The Universe Dominator!
The suppressed spirits of the young prodigies revived in their eyes, once more burning fiercely and full of longing.
Although their star domain had not seen the rise of a Dao Lord in three hundred thousand years, if they could join the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life, become Official Disciples of the sect, and be cultivated as future Dao Lords by the sect, perhaps...
They could become the next Dao Lords of their star domain in three hundred thousand years!
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By that time, the entire Star Domain will be chanting their names!
They shall open a new chapter in the very Star Domain they belong to!
For a moment, everyone looked towards the direction of the Stellar Sect, their eyes brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation.
They only have to wait for the Stellar Sect to be sufficiently powered, then they can pass through it, formally enter the domain of the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life, and, after several Stellar Sect transmissions, reach directly the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life to commence their path of a Dao Lord.
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the Stellar Sect.
Seemingly...
Wanting to forcibly activate the Stellar Sect to enter its interior.
A disciple was about to ask, "Why isn't he queuing up..."
But before the words were spoken, a look of horror emerged in the eyes of the leading elder.
Immediately afterward, a wrathful shout resonating with everyone's spirit and Perception suddenly emanated from the Stellar Sect and instantly spread throughout the surrounding Universe with the Stellar Sect at its center.
"How insolent! Who dares to run wild in my Immortal Gate of Eternal Life!?"
Right after that, a figure that seemed to be that of a Void Dao Lord emerged closely behind.
The mysterious figure that originally intended to forcibly activate the Stellar Sect and leave seemed to perceive something.
"A Void Dao Lord?"
In the next second, the Dao Lord who had abruptly appeared in front of the Stellar Sect, intent on cutting in line, clenched his hand into a fist.
All Dao Lords with even a slight understanding of the Void Force realized that they seemed to have lost control over the Void Force.
Following that, the hurriedly arriving Void Dao Lord of the Immortal Gate had not yet had the chance to display his Immeasurable Divine Might, when his eyes already filled with an irrepressible shock and fear: "This power... No!"
"Boom!"
The Void quaked!
The Void Dao Lord of the Immortal Gate who appeared so suddenly did not even manage to mount a decent resistance and was directly killed by the mysterious Dao Lord in one fell swoop.
The rampant power of the Void spread continuously in all directions, as if rushing towards the Stellar Sect, threatening the stability of what is known as the Gate of Eternity.
The closest cultivators, especially those at the very front on the warships, showed despair in their eyes.
Such violent energy waves, resulting from the demise of a Dao Lord, were lethal upon contact and injurious upon proximity to them, who were at most of the Shattered Void level.
However, to that Dao Lord, such a ferocious tide of the Void was but casually waved away, and the ceaselessly turbulent Void Force dissipated, returning to calm as if it had never occurred.
And with that...
The death of the Immortal Gate's Guardian of the Void at the Eternal Star Gate seemed like nothing more than a mere illusion, as if it had never happened.
To the mysterious Dao Lord who suddenly appeared, killing a Dao Lord...
Was as easy as crushing an ant.
It did not warrant any disturbance to the surrounding environment.
And indeed, it was the case.
After killing the Dao Lord of the Immortal Gate, the mysterious Dao Lord once again activated the Stellar Sect, and the Stellar Sect, which was supposedly to wait in line for half a month, started to sparkle at a speed visible to the naked eye, emanating powerful Void Force.
The whole process took only a dozen breaths.
When the so-called Gate of Eternity, the Stellar Sect, was completely activated, the mysterious Dao Lord's figure flashed as he stepped into the Stellar Sect and vanished without a trace.
Leaving behind only the silent and stunned forces of the Eternal Star Gate's guardians and the countless flabbergasted powers queuing at the gate of the Eternal Star Gate.
"Master... Master..."
The first disciple to speak, an Azure Golden Core Level Disciple, had a tremulous voice, but still timidly inquired: "Didn't you say... that the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life is the foremost sect in the Universe, a Universe Dominator Level power that no Dao Lords, no forces would dare challenge... Just now... There was a mysterious being who killed the Guardian stationed by the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life at the Eternal Star Gate... doesn't this count as a provocation to the Immortal Gate of Eternal Life?"
The elder, with an immortal's grace and bones, stood in shock on the spot, feeling the tremors of the Great Dao brought about by the Dao Lord's fall, taking a while to come back to his senses.
After a long time, just as the disciple was about to speak again, he suddenly jolted, "Quick! Get out of this Star Domain fast!"
A Dao Lord!
A Dao Lord of the Immortal Gate of Longevity has fallen!?
And moreover, he was killed in such a devastating manner!
The Immortal Gate of Longevity...
A shift of power was imminent!