The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

Chapter 164: Blessings Upon the World

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Across ‍​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍the vast land, figure after figure suddenly soared into the sky.

Auras ‍​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍of the Profound Realm and Divine Realm instantly filled the heavens—there were members of the Demon Race, the Devil Race, and the Human Race.

At ‍​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍this moment, countless people all looked toward the bright moon in the sky.

After ‍​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍a long while, it seemed that everyone gained some realization, and all knelt in unison.

“We, ‍​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍on behalf of all beings of the Central Region, give thanks for the grace of opening the path!”

The grand voice spread throughout the entire Central Region. At the same time, another incomparably majestic voice resounded once more:

“Proclaim to the world—the Path Pioneer has appeared. Just as foretold, she is in the Northern Region.”

“All must do everything possible to break through the Immortal God Forbidden Zone and welcome the Path Pioneer back, to bestow blessings upon the Central Region!”

“For the rise of this world, for all living beings, failure is not permitted!”

As that majestic voice fell, countless voices echoed across the Central Region:

“We obey the decree of the Emperor.”

The Path Pioneer possessed the fortune of opening the path. Even simply being near her would bring endless blessings.

Naturally, she would be favored by all.

And such events were not limited to the Immortal God Forbidden Zone and the Central Region.

Across the Eastern, Southern, Western, and Northern Regions—throughout the vast lands—figures rose into the sky, bowing from afar toward the moon.

“We give thanks for the grace of opening the path!”

For a time, the entire Fallen Immortal Land became utterly lively.

Countless auspicious signs manifested, and all beings grew ever more prosperous.

This was the opening of a path.

When heaven and earth lost their Dao, it was like a dead land—vitality faded, spiritual energy diminished, all beings weakened, and lifespans shortened.

When heaven and earth gained their Dao, vitality flourished, spiritual energy grew abundant, and all beings became strong.

Back then, when the Immortal Dao was severed, heaven and earth lost their Dao. All beings weakened, the Five Decays of Heaven and Man appeared, spiritual energy faded, and the world was plundered.

Even after nearly a hundred thousand years of effort to promote martial cultivation, no supreme being capable of opening a new path had emerged.

Now that a new path had been opened, after hundreds or thousands of years, this world would naturally grow stronger, and all beings would flourish.

In the future, as heaven and earth strengthened, countless Daos might contend, ushering in an unparalleled golden age.

This was perhaps the meaning of life nurtured by heaven and earth.

And also the greatest miracle brought by life itself.

Capital of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty.

Five Divine Realm experts rose into the sky, gazing at the moon that covered most of the heavens.

From here, they could even see within the moon—a peerless figure seated within an imperial palace, overlooking heaven and earth.

“The power of Greater Yin gathers, forming the bright moon. The Path Pioneer is a woman!”

“Now that we can clearly see the imperial palace and her figure, she must be in the capital!”

“It’s her!”

“It really is her!”

At this moment, the five Divine Realm experts suddenly understood, all letting out long sighs before raising their hands and bowing.

“We give thanks to Fairy Yunqing for the grace of opening the path!”

Their voices resounded through heaven and earth, causing the entire capital to erupt in excitement.

Those below the Divine Realm, even if they could see the palace within the moon and the figure inside, could not identify her.

But once the Divine Realm experts spoke, everyone immediately understood the origin of this phenomenon.

This was opening a path for heaven and earth—and for all living beings.

Only thus could heaven and earth revive, and all things grow stronger.

“Fairy Yunqing!”

“Sword Fairy!”

“We give thanks to Fairy Yunqing for the grace of opening the path!”

Voices rose one after another, shaking the clouds.

At the Shang Residence, within the Cloud Viewing Pavilion—

Xiaolan and Ying Qianqian stood in the courtyard, bathed in moonlight. Their injuries had fully healed, and even their strength had improved to varying degrees.

“Miss is amazing!”

Seeing the snow in the courtyard melt and flowers bloom, Xiaolan’s eyes were filled with admiration and excitement.

“Junior Sister truly is incredible!”

Ying Qianqian was equally shocked, her hand touching her face.

Such severe injuries—yet under this moonlight, they had mostly healed, leaving only faint traces.

For a moment, both of them looked toward Li Yunqing’s room, not daring to make too much noise, as if afraid of disturbing her.

“Take advantage of this phenomenon and cultivate quickly!”

Ying Qianqian said. After the incident in the Immortal God Forbidden Zone, she no longer dared to slack off.

“Alright!”

Xiaolan responded, her expression turning serious.

Now that this phenomenon was visible across the world, countless Heaven’s Chosen Prodigies would gather around Miss in the future.

If she did not work hard, how could she possibly keep up?

“ Pure Yin Force: Initiated → Minor Completion (1%)”

“Yang Spirit: Initiated → Minor Completion (1%)”

“You have opened a new path. Heaven and earth celebrate, all beings worship—you are honored as the Path Pioneer!”

“You have created a new cultivation method. It automatically integrates and encompasses the Five Elements Return to Origin Scripture and the Medicine King Scripture. Please name the technique!”

“As the Path Pioneer, you may gather Dao Fortune to bless all beings. Activate now?”

“Path Pioneer?”

Seeing the text appear before her, Li Yunqing paused slightly, her thoughts moving.

“This technique opens an inner world, reflecting heaven and earth, coexisting with them, deriving Dao and turning it into one’s own… then let it be called Dao Scripture.”

“Dao Scripture, Dao Power—perfectly fitting!”

“Dao Scripture: Initiated (0/5000) Traits: Five Elements Spirit Body, Pure Yin Dao Body, Glass Medicine King Body.”

Looking at the changes on the panel, Li Yunqing nodded slightly and murmured:

“Activate Dao Fortune Blessing!”

“Buzz!”

Her consciousness instantly left her body, rising into the heavens and merging with the vast bright moon.

In that instant, the entire world seemed to become her body.

Endless Dao Fortune surged toward her from all directions.

Purple qi spread across heaven and earth, countless spiritual lights shining like stars.

The sky seemed washed clean by an invisible force, becoming even bluer, the stars brighter, radiating endless brilliance.

As the opener of a new path, she naturally possessed the fortune of the Dao—favored by heaven and earth, surrounded by countless great Daos.

The great moon in the sky shone even brighter, like a blazing sun, illuminating the vast heavens.

Endless Dao sounds intertwined, echoing in every being’s heart.

Li Yunqing’s gaze paused slightly. Through the vast moon, she saw the entire world.

“Big brother… Father…”

In an instant, she saw within the Li Residence of Qingzhou City—her brother Li Shuo and her father Li Yansong.

She saw Xiaolan and Ying Qianqian cultivating in the courtyard of the Cloud Viewing Pavilion.

She saw her master Ghost Granny gazing at the moon in a bamboo courtyard.

She also saw, within the Immortal God Forbidden Zone, on a great mountain—the Sword God, the Sword Saint of Cangshan, Lu Xingzhou, Xun Fei, her master’s wife Jiang Xiuning.

As well as those who had crossed paths with her—Jiang Yu, Jiang Jing, Qin Yu, the monk Wunian, and the blade master Qi Feihong.

“Bestow Dao Fortune upon the Li clan, bound by my bloodline—each generation shall have a child of Dao Fortune.”

“In this generation, my brother Li Shuo shall be the Child of Dao Fortune!”

“Bestow Dao Fortune upon the Sword God Ying Jiu, the Sword Saint of Cangshan, Lu Xingzhou, Xun Fei, Master’s Wife Jiang Xiuning, Ying Qianqian, Xiaolan.”

“The Sword God and Sword Saint shall be pioneers of the Dao, favored by Dao Fortune. Xiaolan shall be my Dao Attendant!”

“Bestow Dao Fortune upon my master Ghost Granny!”

“Bestow Dao Fortune upon Jiang Yu, Jiang Jing, Qin Yu, Wunian, Qi Feihong!”

With Li Yunqing’s words, the vast Dao Fortune surrounding the moon surged outward.

It transformed into stars, shining brilliantly as they fell across the world.

In a short moment, thirty percent of the immense Dao Fortune was consumed.

At this time, all those watching the changes in the moon grew tense.

This was Dao Fortune controlled by the Path Pioneer—a privilege granted by heaven and earth.

The Path Pioneer opened the path for heaven and earth, becoming the source of its strength. Naturally, heaven and earth rewarded her fairly.

Those heavily favored by Dao Fortune would become the chosen of destiny in this era—favored by heaven and earth, blessed by the Dao.

Even those merely connected to the Path Pioneer, as long as they bore no malice, would also be favored.

Even if not chosen by destiny, they could still become unparalleled experts.

Future Dao Attainers and Dao Unifiers would mostly emerge from among these chosen.

“Don’t waste it!”

“Why is the Path Pioneer in the Northern Region? Why hasn’t the Immortal God Forbidden Zone been opened yet?!”

“It’s been more than ten years, and it’s still not opened—infuriating!”

“Zhen… Zhen…”

Within the vast imperial palace of the Central Region, the emperor—usually composed—now felt his heart pounding uncontrollably.

He even wanted to curse.

If only they had found the Path Pioneer earlier and brought her to their side—

Even mere association would bring Dao Fortune.

But now, she remained in the Northern Region, and the Central Region had missed far too much.

“The remaining Dao Fortune…”

Li Yunqing looked at the still vast Dao Fortune around her, then across the world.

Less than a hundred years remained before the Ten Lands Reincarnation Battle.

The Fallen Immortal Land had only just birthed a new path—it would certainly be the weakest.

“Why do the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands wage war and plunder each other?”

She could not understand—it was simply because she knew too little.

But she knew that if they lost again, her Dao—and even she herself—would be plundered.

All beings born in this world owed their existence to it—and must fight for it.

“In that case, all beings shall be protectors of the Dao, all blessed by Dao Fortune!”

“But not just any being…”

After thinking for a moment, to avoid future trouble, Li Yunqing spoke softly:

“All beings of the Fallen Immortal Land—those of good character and virtue, willing to fight for this world, shall be blessed by Dao Fortune!”

“Those who care for all beings, who hold kindness and righteousness, shall be blessed by Dao Fortune!”

“Those who commit evil without cause, harming the world for selfish desire, shall be abandoned by Dao Fortune!”

“These words are inscribed into the Great Dao, as counsel for all beings. May heaven and earth flourish, may all beings prosper, may countless Daos contend!”

“Boom—”

As her words fell, thunder roared, echoing in every being’s heart.

Within the thunder, a majestic yet gentle voice recited the counsel of the Dao, word by word, reaching every soul.

At that moment, all beings understood—

This Path Pioneer was a being of great kindness.

Thus, she favored all virtuous beings.

She also showed all beings how to gain Dao Fortune and the favor of heaven and earth.

“To kill for sustenance is not evil.”

“To kill for excess desire and harm the world—that is evil!”

“The Path Pioneer is greatly benevolent!”

All beings bowed again, filled with gratitude.

Especially the weak, who prostrated themselves completely.

This counsel of the Dao gave all beings a fair chance.

Even commoners—even beggars—if they held kindness and righteousness, could one day rise and become protectors.

Those who committed evil would face misfortune.

“Roar!”

“Screech!”

The vast Dao Fortune around the moon transformed into the Four Sacred Beasts—True Dragon, Phoenix, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise.

Dragon roars, phoenix cries, tiger howls echoed across the world, as auspicious purple qi filled the heavens.

Finally, they scattered across the land, merging into the four directions.

At that moment, spiritual energy surged, becoming denser than ever.

Endless spiritual light fell like stars into the hearts of all beings.

Those of good character shone with fortune.

Those who committed evil dimmed, as if abandoned by heaven and earth.

All beings felt it—and bowed once more.

“We give thanks to the Path Pioneer for blessing the world!”

“May this Dao shine forever! May the Fallen Immortal Land prosper eternally!”

“May all under heaven become like dragons!”