I Am the Fated Villain
chapter-791

What lay beyond the Immortal Gate?

Even just a glimpse through the crack revealed a shiny vast world with the presence of life-extending energy. It could delay their decay and ageing, even allowing them to reshape their bodies and invigorate their spiritual energy like never before.

“The Lord of Gods’ Ruins has perished tragically under the Immortal Tribulation. His aura has also disappeared…”

“The opportunity to become Immortal is ours!”

All the hidden experts were filled with uncontainable excitement as they rushed towards the Immortal Gate. This was the culmination of their years of waiting. At this final moment, everyone couldn’t wait to break open the gate and rush inside.

The One-Eye Daoist, even more so, burned with fervour. He didn’t hold back at all as he used his most powerful Forbidden Weapon. His surging aura was like a Celestial Sword, slashing towards the gate, causing the entire universe to tremble.

Soon, the Immortal Tribulation dissipated, the sea of thunder dispersed, and the radiance that befell began to fade as if the Tribulation of Immortalisation that belonged to the Lord of Gods’ Ruins dispersed after he was torn to bits.

All the hidden experts seemed to get even more agitated as they watched the Immortal Gate become blurry and drift away, seemingly due to the dispersion of the Heavenly Tribulation. Their cultivation was still insufficient to trigger their own Immortal Tribulation in this place. However, they couldn’t possibly give up with the Immortal Gate right in front of them!

*Boom!*

Rain of attacks continued ahead once again, as if all the energy in the world had gathered here. It was so powerful that it made people tremble. Throughout history, there had never been such a horrifying event. Resplendence Universe was breaking down, many of its Star Territories had already crumbled into a pathetic mess. The repercussions were visible everywhere. Even Chaos Qi pervaded the desolate universe.

The armies outside Resplendence Universe watched this awe-inspiring scene with excitement and astonishment. Those with lower cultivation felt as if they were accompanying those hidden experts in opening up the Immortal Path. It was an unprecedentedly grand occasion, witnessing the hidden experts of the present era ascending to the Immortal Realm, that legendary cultivation realm.

“We are finally witnessing this day after waiting for eternity. We have no regrets left…” Tears flowed down their faces as they were overwhelmed with excitement.

“Charge! Even if there is no path ahead and the Immortal Gate has yet to open, we will create a path for ourselves! No one can stop us from becoming Immortals!”

At this moment, the auras of all the hidden experts soared to the sky, overwhelming the eternal past and engulfing the present. Their gazes were like Celestial Swords, so sharp they could cut through anything.

It was a moving sight for all cultivators.

That blurry gate, however, was now becoming even fainter, as if it would disappear soon. However, there was still a bright light within it. It was the thing that attracted all the hidden experts. The aura of Immortality permeated, urging them to enter, making their pores expand and their spirits shine as they were ready to ascend to the next realm.

“The Immortal Gate is about to fade away. Today, we shall use our Sources as a catalyst to reclaim the Immortal Path!”

Someone roared. Five shocking Iridescent Dao Swords overflowing with Immortal Essence manifested above their head.

The hidden experts’ bodies shimmered and glowed as they sacrificed their Sources and pushed their cultivation to terrifying heights, nearing the Immortal Realm. They attempted to control the gate, not allowing it to disappear.

Everyone made their move. As the Immortal Gate solidified once again, the hidden experts unleashed various attacks to break open the doors of the gate.

A horrifying crack finally appeared. Through it, they caught a glimpse of grand ancient city walls protected by incredibly convincing Immortal Guards and Immortal Generals, materialised by Principles.

They even saw Celestial Phoenixes, White Tigers, True Dragons roaming free, and towering ancient Mystic Mountains. The entire world was shining. They even saw the legendary Southern Heavenly Gate!

*Rumble!*

In the end, the radiance became overwhelmingly dazzling; it was like a sun had exploded. The Immortal Gate was finally blasted open, revealing the magnificent city walls before their eyes, as clouds of smoke and dust rushed in.

However, not long after the gate opened, signs of it closing began to appear. At this stage, none of the hidden experts could endure any longer. They all rushed into it. Along the way, they even started fighting each other to compete for their positions.

Initially, everyone’s goal was to break open the Immortal Gate, but once opened, the remaining hidden experts became their greatest enemies.

A shower of light danced and filled the sky. The large crack, along with the Immortal Path, was filled with radiant and crystalline light. However mesmerising, it was also as terrifying. Each of these beams of light was enough to pierce through Sacred Emperor Realm experts and Quasi-Nirvana Realmexperts, leaving such people with little chance of survival.

By the time they reached this point, it could be said that everyone’s eyes were bloodshot. They keep wanting to approach the gate, to get on the Immortal Path and ascend.

This was their greatest desire throughout eternity. No one could stop them.

“The path is just ahead…” One of the hidden experts enveloped in a colourful glow rushed to the vicinity of the Immortal Gate and couldn’t help but howl upon seeing the scene inside. However, the moment he entered, he saw the things condensed by Principles crumbling, the city walls collapsing, and the Immortal Path breaking apart.

“The Immortal Path is disappearing! Something is wrong! This is weird! The Immortal Path is being separated by a sea of universes!” The hidden expert shouted in agitation. His figure swiftly entered the Immortal Gate and disappeared in an instant. Behind him, many hidden experts also rushed in at an astonishing speed. They had arrived in the blink of an eye as they competed against time out of fear of falling behind.

Dazzling rays of divine light soared into the vast emptiness before a bright light suddenly appeared.

The once-disappeared grand world seemed to faintly reappear, attracting everyone with the power of eternal life. Yet, it felt as if it was separated by a sea of universes.

“This is truly the aura of Immortality. We will become Immortals in this lifetime…” The eyes of all the hidden experts who entered the Immortal Path lit up like brilliant flames, capable of illuminating the ages. They then hurriedly rushed towards their destination.

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“How infuriating…”

“We were so close to entering.”

Outside the Immortal Gate, those hidden experts who failed to enter could only watch with immense unwillingness to resign. Their eyes turned red as the Immortal Gate slowly closed and seemingly forever isolated them from within.

The One-Eye Daoist from Sky Emperor Mountain couldn’t accept his failure to enter. He was already moving at top speed, but he still couldn’t catch up to the others. Some specialised in speed, and some even delved into the concept of time. The remaining hidden experts were also extremely skilled in this aspect, possessing extraordinary speed that he couldn’t hope to catch up with.

However, some of the hidden experts refused to give up. “So what if the Immortal Gate closes? If it can be opened once, it can be opened again!”

They quickly recovered as their fiery gazes landed on the gate, determined to open it once more.

The initial group of hidden experts who rushed in numbered less than 20, and now there were still more than ten outside. Upon hearing this, they regained their confidence, and they once again launched their attacks to blast open the Immortal Gate and become the second group to enter.

However, the view inside was different when the gate was blasted open again. Blood spurted into the sky, and some even seeped out through the gaps of the door.

“Ah…” A mournful cry echoed as one figure within screamed in despair. The sound was piercing and horrifying, sending shockwaves through the vast universe, instilling a sense of desperate sorrow. From outside the gate, one could see his aura dissipating as if he was being dissolved by the aura of ascension, unable to bear the pressure.

This horrifying scene made the expressions of the hidden experts outside change. However, with the opportunity to become Immortals right in front of them, they couldn’t afford to hesitate. They eventually rushed into the gate, unwilling to fall behind.