Da Xuan Martial Saint Chapter 1486 - 714: Returning to the Gate of Myriad Wonders

With Chen Mu having established his status as a Dao Venerable, all impending threats have vanished into thin air. This has granted him a serene state of mind and the leisure to focus on the cultivation of Chen Yue, Chen Yao, and his other followers.

Now that he stands as a Venerable, the excursions he takes Chen Yue and Chen Yao on are no longer mundane. Even the Primordial Domain has lost its allure for him. The destination he has chosen for their journey of exploration is none other than the Source Realm!

The Source Realm

is a place restricted to those of the Nine Layer Heavens. To endure its environment for long, one must typically reach Nine Layer Heavens Perfection. While it is nearly impossible for Divine Monarchs to bypass the restrictions established by the Origin Dao, a Venerable possesses that power!

As a Venerable who masters the dual paths of Void and Creation, transporting a few living souls into the Source Realm is a simple task for Chen Mu.

This venture into the Source Realm isn't solely for the sake of nurturing Chen Yue and Chen Yao. In truth, Chen Mu seeks to explore it himself; since becoming a Dao Venerable, this realm is the only place in the vast universe that can still partially shroud his perception.

The Source Realm serves as the ultimate domain forged by the Origin Dao, filled with unique Dao laws and Primordial Power. It is even capable of birthing exotic beasts at the Venerable level. Although Dao Venerables can traverse this space at will, completely uncovering every secret of the Source Realm remains an elusive goal.

If a cultivator could truly grasp the fundamental essence of the Source Realm, they would be standing at the very threshold of true transcendence, even if they had not yet reached the other shore.

At the Source Realm,

a massive city gate stands before the Ineffable Door. Extending from this entrance is a sprawling, magnificent metropolis, far more vibrant and crowded than it was during Chen Mu’s previous visit.

As the End of Tribulation draws near, nearly ninety-nine percent of the universe’s Ninth Layer Heavenly Divine Monarchs are congregating here. Even as the cosmos reaches its finality, new Ninth Layer Heavenly Divine Monarchs continue to arise, all of them rushing toward this central hub.

In this place,

one can find supreme Divine Monarchs of the Nine Layer Heavens at every turn.

To witness a grand city populated by billions, where almost every inhabitant is a Ninth Layer Heavenly Divine Monarch, is a staggering sight. It left first-time visitors like Chen Yue and Chen Yao feeling completely stunned.

“Is this the Source Realm?!”

As she followed Chen Mu into the city, Chen Yue could feel an endless array of complex and powerful auras. Sensing the vast Divine Power of so many Nine Layer Heavens experts, she couldn't help but gasp in shock.

She had already attained the Eighth Layer Heaven, making her an Overlord among Divine Monarchs. She had survived the trials of the Yellow Flame Sky and witnessed battles involving thousands of Divine Monarchs, yet the conflicts there seemed like mere child’s play compared to the atmosphere of this city.

Here, every single individual was a supreme Divine Monarch of the Nine Layer Heavens, the kind of being who could dominate the Yellow Flame Sky alone.

“The Source Realm? We aren't there yet.”

Chen Mu smiled and shook his head at Chen Yue’s remark. He looked toward the distant Ineffable Door and explained, “The true entrance to the Source Realm lies beyond that door.”

A Dao Venerable actually has the strength to shatter the outer void of the Source Realm and force their way inside without using the Ineffable Door, but such an act usually causes a massive disturbance. Chen Mu saw no reason for such force, especially since he was accompanied by Chen Yue and Chen Yao. He intended for them to enter the Source Realm properly so they could experience the shifting Dao transformations and absorb the mysteries found within.

Though this might seem like he was rushing their growth, the dwindling time before the final end of tribulation made him hope they could reach the Nine Layer Heavens before the universe expired. He wanted them by his side to witness the silent cycle of cosmic annihilation and rebirth.

“Let us proceed.”

Chen Mu looked up at the Ineffable Door that towered between heaven and earth and began to walk forward.

During his last visit, he was a mere speck of life, unable to control his own fate while drifting in the sea of suffering. Now, though he had not yet transcended to the other shore, he sailed upon the Creation Vessel. He hovered above the waves, looking down upon the vast ocean that held countless lives.

He could now stand before the Ineffable Door with total composure, leading Chen Yue and Chen Yao despite them not yet reaching the Nine Layer Heavens.

Whoosh!

With Chen Mu leading the way and the two women following, the trio glided through the void. They passed various temples and palaces of strange design until they stood directly before the Ineffable Door.

At that moment, a steady stream of Ninth Layer Heavenly Divine Monarchs was flying into the gateway. Chen Mu and his companions blended into the flow, appearing quite ordinary among the crowd.

However,

as the three of them reached the threshold of the Ineffable Door, several experts turned their heads, their expressions filled with surprise.

“Wait, who is that? His aura is so perfectly hidden that I can’t sense his presence at all.”

“Why would someone bring two juniors of the Eighth Layer Heaven here? Is he actually planning to take them inside?”

Several onlookers shifted their gaze toward Chen Yue and Chen Yao.

While Chen Mu’s level was impossible to gauge, Chen Yue and Chen Yao were easily read. Being only at the Eighth Layer Heaven, they lacked the inherent right to enter the Source Realm. Even if Chen Mu used his Origin Power to shield them, those who haven't reached the Nine Layer Heavens find it nearly impossible to survive the crushing pressure of the laws within the Source Realm.