Transcendents are considered the first generation of cultivators.
The Immortal Emperors present at the scene were the most elite among cultivators, eager to see how the initial transcendent embarked on the path of cultivation.
Because this could inspire them.
In the scene.
The first transcendent eventually grew old, sitting withered upon the throne. No matter how the sent ones searched, they failed to find the kind of plant from the beginning.
Finally, he died.
The prosperous kingdom fell into decline, a new king ascended, exhausting the populace and resources, eventually being overthrown by a new ruler, marking the end of the first kingdom.
For a long time afterward, there were no transcendents.
Until one day.
A gazelle ate a special plant and became a transcendent gazelle, leading the Sheep Tribe to grow stronger. One accelerated charge enabled it to resemble a tiger or leopard, very fierce.
But the Sheep King still died of old age.