Deep within the Emperor Pass, inside a grand hall built of massive, dark gold stones!
Three illusory figures of the Emperor's Way soared into the sky simultaneously, their imperial might pouring down like a tangible force, causing the air in the entire hall to hum slightly.
"Boom!"
Jin Wudao sat in the main seat, his face ashen, and the communication jade slip in his hand had been crushed into fine cracks.
The news has leaked.
His voice was neither loud nor soft, but it carried an extreme chill, "The entire Emperor Pass now knows about the Immortal Seed."
Tang Xuantian said in a deep voice, "Only the three of us knew about the Immortal Seed. The fact that the news could be spread throughout the Emperor Pass in such a short time means the person spreading the news is inside the Emperor Pass, perhaps even right under our noses."
Ouyang Lie's gaze was as cold as ice. "It's not just news about the Immortal Seed. The Seven Kills Hall's intervention has also spread. Someone made their move before us."
The hall fell silent for a moment, and the three people's gazes met briefly in the air.
Jin Wudao slowly spoke, "There is a traitor within our clan."
The sound of those words landing was soft, yet heavier than any imperial might.
Tang Xuantian didn't speak, but his fingers tightened slightly on the armrest.
Ouyang Lie sneered, "It seems someone not only wants the Immortal Seed, but also wants our three families to take the blame for you."
Jin Wudao stood up. "Investigate thoroughly. Start with our respective clans. Anyone who has had contact with the dark forces or has recently shown any unusual behavior must be thoroughly investigated."
"If it's found out who it is..."
Tang Xuantian's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable chilling force, "Then let him know what the consequences are for betraying his three clans."
"In addition..."
Jin Wudao paused for a moment, then said, "Now that the news has spread, the Immortal Seed is no longer a secret exclusively possessed by our three races."
"Those old monsters and young prodigies who have always lived in seclusion in the Emperor Pass are probably getting restless."
Tang Xuantian said in a deep voice, "So what? There's only one Immortal Seed. No matter how many people come, in the end, it can only end up in one person's pocket."
Ouyang Lie's lips curled slightly. "Then let's see whose methods are tougher."
The three illusory imperial figures simultaneously vanished, and the hall returned to silence.
Like a giant beast that has been startled awake, closing its eyes again.
But that murderous intent and undercurrent had already quietly seeped into every inch of the shadows of the Emperor Pass.
The news spread like wildfire from the Emperor Pass in all directions, quickly reaching the ears of the major ancient sites and aristocratic families of the Emperor Pass.
Meanwhile, in various parts of the Emperor Pass.
Ancient sites, sealed off for many years, began to stir like beehives awakened.
To the west of the Emperor Pass, deep within an ancient land shrouded in gray miasma year-round, a celestial source radiating a pale golden luster suddenly cracked open.
A hand emerged from the gap; it was long, pale, and had distinct knuckles.
Immediately afterwards, the entire stone coffin exploded from the inside, and a figure slowly sat up from the immortal source, his whole body shrouded in a layer of light golden residual law energy, like an ancient being that had just awakened from a long slumber.
He stretched his neck, producing a series of crisp cracking sounds, then opened his eyes, and two very faint golden lights flashed past deep in his pupils.
" Immortal Dao opportunity... has been born?"
His voice was hoarse from not speaking for a long time, like a rusty sword that had been sealed away for too long and was finally awakened. "In this life... I will become an immortal."
He stood up, and the pale golden aura surrounding him suddenly surged, like a lamp being lit, illuminating the entire ancient land for a moment.
At the same time, deep within the Emperor Pass, in a small courtyard that resembled Immortal Realm on earth.
Ancient trees stand tall and green, a clear spring murmurs, and a faint aroma of herbs fills the air, like a painting frozen in time.
Two people sat upright beside a stone table in the courtyard.
The man, dressed in a moon-white robe, possessed a handsome face and an imposing presence. His aura was restrained yet carried a calm and authoritative weight. Steam rose from the teacup in front of him, and his gaze fell upon the aloof figure opposite him, revealing an undisguised admiration.
Wang Xi sat opposite him, wearing a light blue dress, her face as cool as the moon, her gaze calm and undisturbed.
"Xi'er, I heard you also came from the Three Thousand Provinces."
The young man spoke, his tone tinged with a mixture of probing and curiosity. "You know Lin Fan, the imperial son of the Lin Clan? I've heard he possesses Immortal Seed!"
Wang Xi picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, and stared at the tea on the rim. Her tone was flat. "I wouldn't say I know them, but I've heard of them."
"Vast and renowned."
She raised her head and glanced at the young man. "He killed my clan's prodigy Wang Teng, causing my Wang Clan to suffer endless humiliation throughout the Three Thousand Provinces."
"If given the chance, I will definitely fight him."
The young man's eyes flashed, a look of determination appearing in them. "Xi'er, there's no need to worry. Why do you need to personally deal with a junior from the Three Thousand Provinces?"
"I can do it."
His tone carried an undisguised confidence.
It was as if he had already used Lin Fan as a stepping stone. "Once he enters the pass, I will make him understand that the Emperor Pass is not a place for your Three Thousand Provinces to make a fuss over."
I'll make him leave on his knees.
Wang Xi didn't reply, but simply picked up her teacup and took another sip.
Her gaze fell on the sky beyond the distant courtyard, a subtle, profound meaning in her eyes.
North of Emperor Pass lies an ancient mountain range shrouded in starlight.
The mountain gate of the Stars Immortal Sect is like a giant sword stuck between heaven and earth. It is made of star stones with a light blue luster and its surface is engraved with dense star patterns. Each pattern is slowly flowing, like a living starry sky painting.
In a grand hall built of starlight stone, an old man sat on a futon, his hair and beard all white, surrounded by dense Law of Stars, like an ancient being who had emerged from the Milky Way.
Standing before him was a young man dressed in a star-patterned robe, with handsome features, but with an unyielding sharpness between his brows, like a sword that had been sheathed for too long.
It was Ye Chen.
Chen'er, are you sure you want to do this?
The old man's voice was calm, yet carried a deep concern characteristic of an elder, " The Stars Immortal Physique... is not so easy to inherit. The ancestral land is a place of near-death experiences; even I cannot guarantee you'll come out alive."
The Stars Immortal Sect has a lineage called the Stars Immortal Physique.
Once mastered, one can transform into a star, drawing upon the power of the galaxy for their own use, their power sufficient to allow a Quasi -Quasi-Emperor to defeat Great Emperor.
But to inherit it is a near-certain death sentence.
Even among the most outstanding talents throughout the history of the Starry Sky Sect, only a handful have succeeded.
The old man was silent for a moment. "As far as I know, you've already come this far. With your current strength, you can be considered one of the best among the younger generation in the Emperor Pass. Why would you still take such a risk?"
"Or perhaps, Chen'er, you know this prince of the Lin Clan?"
The old man had deep eyes and a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, like the whisper of a galaxy, yet it possessed a penetrating power that reached straight to the heart.
"Yes, of course I know him."
Ye Chen clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white. "He stole my opportunities, took my Dao companion, destroyed my Dao heart, and forced me to step into the Starry Sky Rift... That's how I unintentionally ended up at the Emperor Pass!!"
This enmity is irreconcilable.