Thus, within the Ziwei Realm, Lu Fan spent several years in leisure, accompanied by a group of old monsters in the entire Myriad Demon Mountain Range.
With the divine path still unopened, many old monsters were greatly worried, as this was no trivial matter. They had informed Lu Fan that the divine path would open within years, yet there was no sign of it, causing them unease.
After all, it was precisely because of the divine path that Lu Fan had promised them survival and allowed them to follow him. If the divine path did not open soon, they would have no way to account for themselves to Lu Fan.
"The divine path remains stubbornly closed; this situation cannot continue!" the old man in green said. "Should we not devise a plan? Otherwise, it will undoubtedly bring us immense trouble. After all, the Master explicitly stated that if we deceive him, we might perish body and soul!"
"Perhaps we should flee!" the old man in black robes suggested. "This way, even if the divine path doesn't open, we won't bear too much responsibility!"
"Flee?" the old man in white robes chuckled. "Is it that easy?"
At these words, everyone looked bewildered and felt helpless. Lu Fan's strength was immense; even if they wanted to escape, they likely wouldn't have any chance and would only invite endless trouble. They were well aware of this, which was why they had remained in the Myriad Demon Mountain Range.
"What are you old men muttering about over there?" Lu Fan's voice cut in, carrying a hint of amusement as he slowly approached.
"Nothing, nothing at all, sir. We were just chatting," the old men quickly replied with smiles, appearing respectful and not daring to show any negligence. Before Lu Fan, they were mere sycophants, and any slight negligence could lead to unending calamities.
"You speak of the divine path opening. I've waited here for many years; why is there no news?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "You aren't trying to deceive me, are you?"
"This junior dares not. How could we possibly deceive the great sir!" the old man in black robes hurriedly clasped his fists. "If my guess is correct, the divine path should open very soon. You only need to wait patiently, great sir!"
"I was merely speaking casually; there's no need for you all to be so nervous," Lu Fan waved his hand, revealing a smile. "Actually, I've been living quite comfortably here in the Myriad Demon Mountain Range. No wonder you old fellows could stay here for so long!"
"You flatter us, great sir. We were also forced into this situation, or else we wouldn't have stayed in the Myriad Demon Mountain Range," the elders quickly bowed, their expressions grave. They did not wish to offend Lu Fan and thus laced their words with flattery.
As they conversed, the entire Ziwei Realm suddenly trembled. No one knew what had happened, causing everyone to feel a surge of fear. Within the Ziwei Realm, numerous dynasties were shaken, and people cried out in alarm, their eyes filled with dread at the terrifying aura that made hearts pound.
"What's happening?" Zhao Xiaotian frowned, his expression solemn. He hadn't expected such a thunderous might to appear within the Ziwei Realm, causing him to feel a sense of unease.
"A divine aura!" Lu Fan exclaimed. "This is a divine aura. Could it be that, as they said, the divine path is about to open!"
"That's right, it's the aura of the divine path, absolutely the aura of the divine path!" the old men declared in unison, joy evident in their eyes. They had expected to wait much longer for the divine path, but it was now opening, which was truly astonishing.
"It seems you didn't lie to me!" Lu Fan looked at the old men, the corners of his mouth curving upwards. He had already reached an extremely high realm, and becoming a deity was merely a matter of a catalyst. If this divine path could truly lead to godhood, it might be his ultimate destination.
"We shall follow you, great sir, and tread the divine path together!" the old men proclaimed, clasping their fists with immense excitement. They had waited for tens of thousands of years in the Ziwei Realm for this moment. Now that the divine path had opened, they would undoubtedly give their all.
"You have stagnated here for ten thousand years; today, I shall lead you all to conquer the divine path!" Lu Fan's lips curved upwards. "I wonder what kind of slaughter awaits us on the divine path!"
"Those who can enter the divine path are no ordinary individuals. The journey into the divine path this time will likely be fraught with peril!" Zhao Xiaotian stated. "You must also be fully prepared, great sir!"
"I am naturally aware of that," Lu Fan nodded, casting his gaze towards the sky. High above, a bright moon shone with boundless radiance. However, they all knew very well that this was not the moon, but the great path leading to the divine path.
Within the Yulong Dynasty, the Yulong Ancestor was quite excited, his gaze fixed on the divine path. He hadn't expected the divine path to truly open, let alone at this particular time.
"Ancestor, the opening of the divine path at this juncture is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" The Yulong Emperor approached and clasped his fists. "Ancestor, you must not miss it!"
"You brat, you want me to enter the divine path?" the Ancestor glanced at him. "I suspect you have ill intentions!"
"How could that be!" the Yulong Emperor quickly replied. "I only heard that those who tread the divine path can become supreme deities, which is why everyone is rushing. Your strength, Ancestor, is overwhelmingly dominant. If you step onto the divine path, you are bound to achieve the supreme Dao!"
"Achieve the supreme Dao?" The Yulong Ancestor burst into laughter. "You have quite the nerve, but your vision is incredibly limited. Do you know how many powerful individuals exist in this world?"
"This junior certainly knows!" the Yulong Emperor quickly responded. "However, within the entire Ziwei Realm, your strength, Ancestor, is undoubtedly unprecedented. After all, in tens of thousands of years, perhaps you are the only one to have survived the Myriad Demon Mountain Range, which is proof enough!"
The Yulong Ancestor smiled with pleasure. "You speak well, boy, but the divine path is not something we can participate in. As for the path to godhood, it is not our path either."
"This..." The Yulong Emperor stood by, utterly perplexed.
"There are always stronger individuals. Those old monsters in the Myriad Demon Mountain Range have lived for tens of thousands of years and may not even have a chance to become gods!" The Yulong Ancestor chuckled. "With my current strength, if I were to enter the divine path, it would be a dead end!"
"So that's how it is!" The Yulong Emperor nodded slightly, his face instantly turning awkward. After the Yulong Ancestor's words, he suddenly felt that achieving godhood was extremely difficult.
At the same time, within the Ziwei Realm, the Divine Deer Gate grew increasingly bright, attracting the attention of many. Even numerous experts ventured into the divine path, attempting to ascertain its true nature.