Burning Himself to Light Up His Beloved Consort

Yes, according to the Ghost Realm's judgment, the First Emperor of the Immortal Realm Ages, First Immortal Emperor Bai Li, is actually dead.

His Souls has been separated from his body for tens of thousands of years, and even his physical body has developed new Consciousness. Even if he doesn't die, problems will eventually arise if he continues to live like this.

Another Consciousness, born from his physical body, will not die but will remain hidden within him. In the future, as time goes by, this Consciousness will grow into a huge hidden danger. The best way is to determine death and then refine the physical body along with the Consciousness.

Ultimately, if a person's Souls doesn't return within three days of leaving their body, the Underworld Ghost Realm will deem that person dead and take their Souls away. If Bai Li's soul hadn't been separated from his body for tens of thousands of years, and if it weren't for Lotus Empress and the Central Immortal Emperor organizing medical officers to maintain it every few decades, then when Bai Li returned, his body wouldn't be a perfectly intact imperial body, but rather an Immortal Emperor-level zombie covered in long hair.

Upon hearing Bai Qiuran's words, Bai Li gave a wry smile and then said, "This disciple understands."

He was the First Immortal Emperor, and his Souls had left his body to protect the Heavenly Worlds. According to human nature and his status, he should be able to avoid death. However, Bai Li knew that the laws of life and death could not be violated. Precisely because he was the First Immortal Emperor, he had to set an example for the cultivators and Immortals of the Heavenly Worlds.

Lotus Empress, the Central Immortal Emperor, and the Red Dust Immortal Elder were all well aware of this, so although they were somewhat reluctant to part with Bai Qiuran and Bai Li after hearing their conversation, they still didn't say anything.

"Oh dear, don't be afraid. With your Immortal Emperor-level Souls, even if you drink eight bowls of Meng Po Soup and go through the maximum power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, your memories will not be lost. Moreover, you have accumulated great merit, so no matter how many times you are reincarnated, you will not be reborn into the Lower Three Paths."

Bai Qiuran patted his shoulder and comforted him, "If you are reincarnated and fail to cultivate back to the Immortal Emperor-level within a thousand years, you will be disgracing me."

Are you worthy?

Bai Li mentally complained about his master, who hadn't even reached the Foundation Establishment yet, though of course he wouldn't dare say it aloud.

"Alright."

Bai Qiuran stepped aside, allowing him to see Empress Lotus Empress standing behind him, her eyes brimming with tears.

"After a long separation, go and spend time with your wife and disciples."

Before Bai Li could even get close, the Lotus Empress had already rushed towards him like a swallow returning to its nest.

"His Majesty."

"Xiao Lian..."

The couple's embrace caused great discomfort to the single man, the Red Dust Immortal Elder.

Bai Qiuran too lazy to watch the couple's public display of affection and went straight back to the Ironclad Ship.

In the Underworld Ghost Realm, the Ghost Emperor Phantom, who had been sitting peacefully in the Ghost Emperor Hall, suddenly got up and walked out of the Ghost Emperor Hall.

He arrived at the Three Venerables Manor and found the Venerable Lie who was handling some matters.

Venerable Lie was quite surprised by his visit, but he quickly welcomed him inside.

"Why has Your Majesty gone to the trouble of coming to the Three Venerables Manor' residence in person today? If you have something to discuss, you could simply send someone to summon me."

As the Venerable Lie welcomed the Ghost Emperor Phantom to his seat, he asked curiously.

It should be noted that since the power was handed over to the Three Venerables, the Ghost Emperor's phantom has almost always stayed in the Ghost Emperor Hall. According to the servants, the Ghost Emperor has not moved from his place for several years.

Generally speaking, when there is nothing important, only Imperial Consort Jiang Lan Niang Niang the Ghost Realm can communicate with him, so Venerable Lie is very curious about the reason why the Ghost Emperor Phantom came to the Three Venerables Manor's Mansion.

The Ghost Emperor Phantom didn't bother with further words and stated directly, "The First Immortal Emperor has awakened."

"What?"

Venerable Lie's hand trembled, and the Records he was holding fell to the ground.

He hurriedly picked up the Records from the ground, dusted them off, and carried them away. His flustered manner was hardly that of an Immortal Venerable. After taking the files with him, he quickly asked, "Is what Your Majesty said true?"

Why would I need to lie to you?

The Ghost Emperor Phantom glanced at him.

"I'm going to the Central Immortal Realm. Do you want to come?"

"But, the affairs of the Ghost Realm..."

"I will have Zitong handle it."

"Since it's being handed over to the Imperial Consort, then Lie Qianqi naturally has no problem with it."

After putting away the Records, the Venerable Lie followed the Ghost Emperor Phantom out the door.

"Besides assisting the First Immortal Emperor in restoring order to the chaos in the Fivefold Immortal Realm, there is another important task on your way to the Central Immortal Realm. You must be prepared."

What kind of job is it?

Venerable Lie hurried to catch up with the Ghost Emperor Phantom, then cautiously asked.

"The body of the First Immortal Emperor has already formed Immortal Emperor Corpse; he is effectively dead. I have granted him five hundred years to reorganize the Immortal Realm and handle his affairs after death."

The Ghost Emperor Phantom glanced at him and calmly said, "After everything is settled, we will collect the Souls of the First Immortal Emperor and allow him to Reincarnation."

"What?"

Venerable Lie stopped in his tracks.

"We want even that lord's Souls?"

"Life and death are fundamental principles of morality, without exception."

The Ghost Emperor Phantom answered as he walked, "This is even more true for the First Immortal Emperor."

Afterwards, the Ghost Emperor Phantom traveled to various key locations in the Ghost Realm, instructing Xue Ling, Puppet Venerable, and Jiang Lan to take good care of the Ghost Realm for him. During this time, Venerable Lie followed behind him in silence.

After the Ghost Emperor Phantom finished explaining all the important matters, he led him to the wasteland Fengdu City and asked him, "Are you ready, Venerable Lie?"

"Return to Your Majesty."

Venerable Lie took a deep breath and hardened his gaze.

"I am ready."

"Alright then."

The Ghost Emperor Phantom raised his hand and cleaved through the Void, saying, "Let's go."

"Your Majesty, please try this."

An Imperial Consort tenderly served Bai Li a bowl of hot soup, intending to bring it to his lips.

Bai Li glanced at the soup; it contained goji berries, sea cucumber, abalone, pork kidney, and even a thousand-year-old ginseng—all highly nourishing ingredients.

"My beloved concubine."

He sighed and said, "I've been eating this stuff for the past few dozen days. If this continues, my body really can't take it anymore."

"Your Majesty, please eat."

The Imperial Consort's eyes held a chillingly aggressive glint that sent shivers down Bai Li.

"If you eat it and get the necessary nourishment, you'll be able to handle it."

Bai Li felt somewhat guilty. During his time back, he hadn't even had time to learn about any affairs of the Immortal Realm before being dragged into the harem by his concubines.

As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Bai Li had been gone for tens of thousands of years, and when he returned, he was so busy being a groom every night that he didn't even have time to think about it. The Central Immortal Emperor and the Red Dust Immortal Elder dared not disturb him.

After several dozen consecutive days, even the First Immortal Emperor found it difficult to cope.

My beloved concubines are probably comparable to experts at the Void Return Ruins level in this regard...

Bai Li pondered, trying to find an excuse to decline, when suddenly a servant rushed in from outside, shouting in a panic, "Your Majesty the First Emperor, Your Ghost Emperor has arrived and is waiting for you in the Central Immortal Palace."

"Ghost Emperor..."

Bai Li understood, secretly grateful to Bai Qiuran, and replied, "Understood, I'll go right away."

He looked at his Imperial Consort.

"My beloved concubine, look..."

"There's no other way; after all, it's Master who asked you to go."

The Imperial Consort sighed, but then suddenly smiled slyly and winked at Bai Li.

"However, Master has granted you five hundred years. We still have plenty of time, don't we, Your Majesty?"