Chapter 437

"Big sister, where are we?"

Ju Hongying looked around at everything. It was an endless starry sky, with stars as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, dazzling and bright, hanging one after another in the void, like the Milky Way falling from the ninth heaven.

"We've just left the Celestial Realm and are heading to the Cangming Star Domain, the Zhongji Great World, which is my sister's home."

Xiao Minghuang rubbed her head.

Once you reach the realm of Immortal King, you no longer need to abide by the rules of the Heavenly Court. As long as you don't offend ancient beings like the Heavenly Venerable, you can do whatever you want.

"Big sister's house is so nice."

"It shouldn't take more than a few hours to get there."

Xiao Minghuang spoke gently, with a hint of tenderness, "When we arrive, how about Xiao Ying gets to know a few more older sisters? They're all family to you, and they'll Xiao Ying Xiao Ying like them too, okay?"

"Xiao Ying will listen to her older sister!"

Ju Hongying nodded emphatically. "I agree to everything you say Xiao Ying!"

"Mmm, good girl."

Xiao Minghuang chuckled and pinched the tip of her nose.

Even so, she didn't intend to tell Ye Ruoshui and the other sisters about Xiao Ying's special abilities. It was too dangerous, and it was better for her to know it alone.

Immediately, she quickened her pace and headed towards the Zhongji Great World.

Just then.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Minghuang's heart jolted. She suddenly sensed a terrifying aura brewing from the depths of the void!

"What's wrong, big sister?"

"It's alright... don't be afraid!"

At that moment, the hairs on her body stood on end, as if she were facing a formidable enemy.

The next instant, she saw a terrifying, blood-red ocean sweeping in, extinguishing the stars in its wake, leaving only the apocalypse of destruction, annihilating everything in its path...

Rumble!

The vast depths of space seemed to have been split open!

"Splash!"

Deep within the void, a river of blood flows, like a crimson waterfall cascading down, traversing the boundless void, spanning the Thirty-three Heavens, and stretching across the cosmic starry sky!

What on earth is this?!

"Such a terrifying river of blood, almost spanning half of the universe, could it be the Heavenly Emperor himself who intervened?"

"Look everyone, there seems to be a light in the River of Blood!"

Countless immortals were horrified and turned their heads to look at the blood river that stretched across the void.

Immediately afterwards, everyone saw a golden scroll suddenly emerge from the river of blood.

Suddenly, endless, dazzling Immortal Light erupted from the golden scroll, and a vast and magnificent pressure poured down like an overwhelming force.

In an instant, the entire universe fell silent, even the void waves in the vast emptiness stopped.

Rumble!!!

The next moment.

The scroll unfolded, revealing ancient and mysterious characters engraved upon it, exuding a vast, ancient, and ethereal Daoist charm.

In that instant, whether it was Immortal King Qingyang, Immortal King Mo Chen, or the rest of the Immortal Kings, they all felt an extremely intense pressure emanating from the golden scroll.

In that instant, it seemed as if countless incomparably majestic figures appeared.

Each figure seemed capable of dominating an entire universe, supporting one vast world after another, causing the heavens and earth to lose their color, leaving only a pure golden light illuminating the eight wastelands.

The figures gradually became clearer, revealing themselves to be majestic immortals, holy goddesses, aloof men, or kind-faced old monks.

Each figure exudes an extraordinary and otherworldly aura, seemingly transcending all realms and existing eternally.

However, they are not living beings.

They were merely projections, yet each one was so lifelike, as if it possessed a life of its own.

I witnessed this scene.

Countless ancient immortals were utterly astonished.

Because these towering figures are none other than immortal immortals.

Among them were even immortal lords and immortal kings!

But at this moment, the projection that appears on this scroll is merely an empty shell devoid of spirit and life.

This clearly indicates that the immortals listed on the scroll...

They're all dead!

"Huh?! That's...!"

The Immortal King Qingyang's pupils constricted sharply as he recognized the golden scroll, a look of surprise on his face.

As he gazed at the dazzling scroll, shimmering with a pale golden Divine Glow, and at the ancient runes and towering figures depicted there, a profound sense of shock suddenly welled up within him.

"Does the chief recognize that thing?"

Immortal King Chang Li asked.

The expressions of the others also changed, and they all became serious.

"It's not just about recognizing them."

Immortal King Qingyang solemnly said, "Legend has it that at the beginning of the universe, before the Heavenly Realm was formed and the Heavenly Court was established, the Great Void was in chaos, and demons and immortals were slaughtering the world. The Heavenly Emperor appeared out of nowhere and suppressed all the demons and immortals who were causing trouble. All the demons and immortals who were killed by the Heavenly Emperor had their names sealed on a scroll, leaving an eternal mark."

"Is this really true?"

"This is an ancient secret..."

All the celestial kings were astonished.

"What is the name of this scroll? And why has it reappeared today?"

Immortal King Qingyang shook his head. "I don't know about that."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Suddenly.

A clear and melodious voice rang out.

"Let me explain this to you!"

It was an extremely beautiful female voice, clear and ethereal, carrying an undeniable authority.

A dazzling Immortal Light pierced the void, and a beautiful young woman in flowing green robes, with delicate features and crystal-clear skin, strode forward. Her figure was light and graceful, exuding an aura of unparalleled holiness, as if she had descended like a celestial being.

"Heavenly Venerable!"

"Heavenly Venerable..."

Upon seeing the suddenly appearing girl, the celestial kings immediately bowed in respect.

The young woman was Longevity Heavenly Venerable Immortality. Her eyes were deep as she gazed at the blood-red river, her gaze falling on the golden scroll hanging high above the void. Her expression was long and distant, as if she were recalling some extremely ancient past.

"This scroll is called the Immortal Sealing Scroll!"

"In the beginning of the universe, there were no Thirty-three Heavens. At the center of the universe stood an ancient world known as the Eight Mountains and Nine Seas."

"The immortals within the Eight Mountains and Nine Seas are all born of nature, without cultivating supernatural powers or Immortal Technique. Apart from their own innate magical treasures, they do not seek rare and divine objects from the outside world. They do not interact or communicate with each other, each existing independently, like a pile of loose sand."

"Later, the Great Dao bestowed the Immortal Sealing Scroll, which the Heavenly Emperor obtained. He then waged war against the Eight Mountains and Nine Seas, annihilating all the immortals in this ancient world and listing their names on the Immortal Sealing Scroll. This is known as the 'Creation of Heaven'!"

"The original Eight Mountains and Nine Seas have been divided into Thirty-three Heavens, each assigned to one of the thirty-three most trusted partners of the Heavenly Emperor!"

"But after the Heavenly Emperor established the Heavenly Court, the Immortal Sealing Scroll disappeared on its own, its whereabouts unknown. The Heavenly Emperor tried to predict the whereabouts of the Immortal Sealing Scroll, but ultimately failed and could only end in regret. Until now, it has reappeared."

The Longevity Heavenly Venerable spoke in a clear and melodious voice, recounting a hidden history.

"This... there's actually such a secret?"

All the celestial kings felt a chill run down their spines.

They knew full well that this was a great secret, involving the past of the Heavenly Emperor in establishing the Heavenly Court, yet the Heavenly Venerable spoke to them so calmly.

"Heavenly Venerable... does the appearance of the Immortal Sealing Scroll at this time signify anything?"

"Immortal King Qingyang asked cautiously."

The Longevity Heavenly Venerable glanced at him with her beautiful eyes and said calmly, "Of course."

541. There is no longer any hope of becoming an immortal.

"Since the Heavenly Emperor obtained the Immortal Sealing Scroll, which allowed him to suppress all immortals and establish the Heavenly Court, then naturally others could follow in the footsteps of the Heavenly Emperor and establish a second Heavenly Court!"

Upon hearing this, the celestial kings were terrified and exchanged bewildered glances.

Judging from the Celestial Venerable's words, does he intend to seize the Immortal Sealing Scroll and aim his sword at the Heavenly Emperor?

"Don't look at me like that. I've never thought about building another Heavenly Court."

The Longevity Heavenly Venerable shook his head slightly and chuckled, "The times have changed. It is no longer the beginning of the universe. There has only been one Heavenly Emperor in the world, and it is impossible for a second Heavenly Emperor to appear. Therefore, even if one obtains the Immortal Sealing Scroll, it is impossible to suppress the immortals and establish a new Heavenly Court with it."

Upon hearing this, the celestial kings breathed a sigh of relief.

They actually thought that this rather lively Celestial Venerable intended to seize the throne of the Heavenly Emperor!

"However, now that the Immortal Sealing Scroll has appeared, a cataclysmic calamity is inevitable. The number of immortals who will perish in this calamity will probably not be much less than those who perished in the Creation Calamity, even I..."

Upon hearing this, the celestial kings were horrified.

"Heavenly Venerable, can this Immortal Sealing Scroll truly bring such a terrifying calamity? Is it even more terrifying than the impending Immortal Slaying Tribulation?"

Immortal King Chang Li couldn't help but ask.

"Perhaps this Immortal Sealing Scroll is a harbinger of the impending Immortal Slaying Tribulation. At that time, more calamities should erupt at once, eliminating a large number of immortals to slow down the expansion of the celestial realm. It will only stop when the expansion of the celestial realm is less than the expansion of the Cosmic Great Dao."

"Clearing out a large number of immortals?"

"The speed of the expansion of the Cosmic Great Dao?"

The celestial kings felt a jolt of fear, broke out in a cold sweat, and their hearts pounded wildly.

Having not yet dealt with the Immortal Slaying Tribulation, they had already planned to eliminate some powerful and unruly immortal kingdoms, and further prohibit any new beings from becoming immortals.

However, with the descent of the Immortal Sealing Scroll, it should be clear that the scale and terror of this calamity will be beyond imagination, and cannot be resolved by simply eliminating one or two immortal kingdoms!

"Heavenly Venerable One, are you prepared for this matter?"

An older immortal king spoke up and asked.

"Of course we were prepared."

The Longevity Heavenly Venerable withdrew his gaze, no longer paying attention to the Immortal Sealing Scroll, and then looked at the Immortal King Qingyang.

"Qingyang, come with me!"

"Yes!"

Immortal King Qingyang nodded and followed the Longevity Heavenly Venerable into the Longevity Heavenly Palace.

The remaining Celestial Kings in the void looked at each other, none of them leaving.

"Mo Chen, are there any new immortals appearing on your side these days?"

"They've been gone for a long time. In fact, even if the Chief hadn't issued the decree, no new immortals would have appeared in the Heavenly Kingdom eleven epochs ago."

"Changli, how about you?"

"No, no, about eleven eras ago, no new immortals have appeared."

"Me too..."

"Yes, me too..."

The celestial kings whispered among themselves and discovered an astonishing coincidence.