Chapter 1189: Chapter 1080: Path of Parasitism

At this moment.

The entire Kaiyuan Continent was swept by a massive surge.

Everything that happened at the Hanque Mountain Range caught the attention and shock of the world.

“What on earth has happened to the Hanque Mountain Range…”

“Frightening fluctuations continue to emanate, as sword light suddenly flares, startling the Hanque, while the Emperor Star is hidden within the divine mist… Has the prophecy of the Divine Jumper all come true?”

“The peril of world annihilation that arose before, what was the source of it…? Has darkness descended?”

The world was abuzz with discussion, all focused on these events.

And at this moment.

Thunder Emperor City.

Thunder Emperor City is the only gateway to the Thunder Path Pure Land, and it is regarded as the Thunder Emperor’s palace on earth.

Thunder Servant Lei Qing and others stood respectfully outside a great gate.

This gate was wholly constructed of stone, with Supreme Thunder Path Secret Patterns carved upon its surface; it seemed that any disrespect would invite the fearsome force of Lei Ting to obliterate all.

This gate… was the Gate of the Thunder Path!

It was the sole gateway to the Thunder Path Pure Land, leading directly to the Thunder Path Imperial Court.

And at this moment, the world behind the Gate of the Thunder Path.

This was a land filled with the essence of the Way of Thunder, the ground stretching far and wide, with the wind and thunder stirring between heaven and earth, and blue thunderclouds floating unsett.ably across the Sky Vault. Above the clouds, there was a vast Imperial Court!

In the Pure Land, countless Cultivators formed their own realms.

Only those geniuses from the outside world with a talent for the Way of Thunder had the chance to enter this world. Then, the children of the Thunder Emperor thrived and multiplied.

The Imperial Court naturally reigned over the entire Thunder Path Pure Land.

And at this moment.

Above the myriad layers of Lei Ting, at an immeasurably high place, a cyan-colored Thunder Path imperial throne stood erect. From this throne, one could look down upon the countless Heavenly Palaces of the Imperial Court.

Above the Thunder Path imperial throne, an indescribable entity was murmuring to itself.

“Darkness is coming… has the catastrophe arrived…?”

“Even the gaze from the origin is manifesting…”

This entity seemed to be pondering something.

“A great calamity is imminent; I must choose a path now…”

“The Grey Mist Path, which inherently contains the origin of the dark mist, might provide a chance of escape when darkness falls… It’s a pity, though, except for the Grey Emperor, no one can walk it. The White Mist Origin no longer exists in this world, and it’s impossible for grey mist to arise again…”

“The Path of Creation, the Edict left by the ancient Sun Emperor and Moon Emperor who tread this path, yet vanished without a trace… In this era, the Sun Emperor and Moon Emperor have inherited it, but even if they create a secret world of their own, can it really escape the rolling darkness?”

“…It seems that only the Path of Parasitism… offers a sliver of hope for survival…”

The entity was hesitating, making a difficult choice.

After pondering for a long, long time, it had still not decided and murmured:

“…If Emperor Zhantian were still here… what kind of path would he carve out?”

Yet, as soon as the question was posed, this entity denied itself:

“He wouldn’t carve out any path… The Path of Parasitism, the Path of Creation, the Grey Mist Path… they’re all merely for clinging to survival, to keep alive… and he, he was always a proponent of war, he would only walk the path of war…”

It remained silent for a long, long time.

“The Secret Eye of Darkness has manifested, the Divine Jumper’s prediction is gradually coming true…”

“Samsara reappears in the black smoke, twelve Fire Stars fall from the Sky Vault. Sword light flares startling the Hanque, Emperor Star hidden in the black mist. The Way of Thunder faces ruin, the Imperial Court crumbles, one must seek the Kunpeng in You Continent… Heh, the Way of Thunder faces ruin, the Imperial Court crumbles, is my Thunder Way… about to collapse?”

In the speech of this entity, there seemed to be a tremendous sense of unwillingness and anger as it whispered:

“I don’t believe… that I truly have no path left to take!”

“The Way of Thunder is Indestructible, the Imperial Court shall not crumble… Your prophecy, shall end with me!”

“…The Path of Parasitism, anchoring one’s own Dao in the Path-Scenic Land of the people, albeit a slim hope, it’s still a chance to survive…”

The being on the imperial throne whispered slowly, and then with a wave of its hand, an Edict was issued, spreading throughout the entire Thunder Path Pure Land!

At last, it had made a decision!

The emergence of black smoke, and the blossom of darkness at the source in the Kaiyuan Continent, forced it to make a choice.

The Path of Parasitism!

…

In an instant, within the entire Thunder Path Pure Land, in each layer of the Heavenly Palace, all heard the Edict of the Thunder Emperor.

“Prepare to hold the grand Thunder Path festival, and invite those from You Continent to participate…”

As the Edict was issued, the entirety of the Thunder Path Pure Land was set into motion.

The grand Thunder Path festival… is typically only convened once every ten years.

It is mainly to recruit outside talents of the Way of Thunder. If someone possesses exceptional talent, they can enter the Thunder Path Pure Land through the grand festival.

But this year… it’s not the time for the Thunder Path festival.

Moreover, to invite You Continent to participate…

You Continent, neighboring Kaiyuan Continent, is the domain of another Creator…

Water Emperor!

“After years of hesitation, has the Great Emperor finally made a choice… Earth Emperor, Water Emperor, Metal Emperor… These three ancient Great Emperors are the founders of the Path of Parasitism…”

In a certain Heavenly Palace, an elder whispers!

-The history of the Forbidden World begins in the Era of the Lifting Fire.

In the Era of the Lifting Fire, the Forebears created the Forbidden World, where they proliferated and thrived, and the fire seed of civilization originated from that time.

The Era of the Lifting Fire ended with the twelve Forebears’ ancestors venturing to vanquish the darkness of extinction, illuminating their corpses with the blaze.

Following the Era of the Lifting Fire, there were the Era of Taiyi and the Era of Five Elements.

In the Era of Taiyi, the two most potent ancient emperors, Sun Emperor and Moon Emperor, are said to have witnessed great terror in the death of the twelve Forebears and sought to replicate their miracle by constructing a Pure Land beyond the reach of darkness, to perpetuate the ember of civilization.

After Sun and Moon, there came the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Emperors, who each attained enlightenment in succession.

At the end of the Era of Five Elements, Emperor Zhantian rose to power, inaugurating the Heavenly Emperor Calendar. The Supreme War Heaven Emperor’s Court was established by Emperor Zhantian, who gathered the world’s strongest to strike at the source of darkness.

Even the ancient Fire Emperor and Wood Emperor from the Era of Five Elements allied with him.

Yet, Emperor Zhantian, Fire Emperor, and Wood Emperor all failed.

But the Heavenly Emperor Calendar still went on. Even though later Great Emperors like Grey Emperor, Thunder Emperor, Sun Emperor, and Moon Emperor each attained enlightenment, none could step forth to initiate a new epoch.

After the death of the Heavenly Emperor, talk of confronting the source ceased completely, and the voices advocating for war vanished.

How to survive became the path that people sought.

The Grey Emperor’s Grey Mist Path, the Path of Creation led by the Moon Emperor and Sun Emperor, the Path of Parasitism by Earth Emperor and others…

Thunder Emperor had yet to make a choice up until now.

Now, the invitation to You Continent to come to Kaiyuan Continent speaks volumes.

Before long, in the Thunder Path Pure Land, There were masters leading people out of the Pure Land, towards the outside world!

…

Thunder Emperor City.

The Gate of the Thunder Path opens.

Lei Qing and other Thunder Servants, with utmost respect, welcome those who walked out of the Thunder Path Pure Land.

This time, it’s not one or two people coming out of the Thunder Path Pure Land, but a team!

Seeing this, Lei Qing and the others are extremely shocked.

Generally, even if a Thunder Path grand event is held, at most a few Thunder envoys appear. The talents from the outside world, although in need of absorption, would not attract the attention of the Thunder Path Pure Land.

The appearance of so many people now…

There must be a major event!

“Are you Lei Qing?”

Among this group, a middle-aged man speaks indifferently, his eyes faintly a deep blue.

Lei Qing replies respectfully:

“I am.”

The middle-aged man says:

“My name is Lei Dongyun.”

“Two things; first, announce to the world that the Thunder Path grand event has begun.”

“Second, lead the way to the Hanque Mountain Range!”

Lei Dongyun is as resolute as thunder and swift as the wind!

He carries a mission!

That is… to find suitable “seeds” for the Path of Parasitism!

The so-called Parasitic Method is for the Creator to insert their Dao into some talented individuals’ Path-Scenic Lands. Should a great darkness descend, as long as those talents survive, they could be reborn from their Path-Scenic Lands.

Thus, from this perspective, the seeds that the Path of Parasitism seeks are unrelated to aptitude or talent.

It seeks those who naturally possess a dark essence or have encountered darkness and survived.

Such individuals have the highest probability of surviving when darkness comes… they are the best seeds for the Path of Parasitism!

Therefore, by initiating the Thunder Path grand event, they can have the talents of Kaiyuan Continent participate, and from them, Lei Ting can select.

Furthermore, the Hanque Mountain Range has witnessed black fog. If someone can walk out alive, they naturally become the seeds they’re searching for, which is why he must hurry over.

Hearing this, Lei Qing immediately responds:

“Yes, this servant shall arrange it at once!”

…

Card slamming until I bang my head on the wall!

A small hiccup every two days, a major disruption every three!

Time to sleep, time to sleep!