Gazing upon the Great Ancient Emperor so close at hand, archaeologist De Duan trembled slightly, a flush rising to his face. He sighed inwardly, "Unrivaled by all emperors, witnessing the life and death of the Silkworm Ancestor, only I, Duan De, can claim it!"
Although he kept saying no, his passion for the Emperor's corpse was unimaginable. The Demon Emperor's Tomb on the Starry Sky Ancient Road was an empty grave before, and he had not seen the Emperor's corpse. Today, he finally got his wish.
The fat Daoist kept rubbing his hands together, his eyes gleaming with a thieving light. He quickly got into a meditative state and took out a large number of Nether Dao artifacts from his Daoist robe.
Suddenly, his expression changed slightly, and he looked at the extra dark bronze disc with some surprise and doubt.
It wasn't his stuff, but he seemed to know how to use it; it was a really strange feeling...
Before Duan De could figure it out, a divine voice resounded from his heart.
"The key point is the Life Wheel below the navel, which involves the Reincarnation Seal."
"The legendary Reincarnation Seal..."
Duan De nodded solemnly, his hands gripping the disc as he cautiously approached the Great Ancient Emperor.
After a series of deductions that outsiders couldn't understand, the fat Daoist priest produced a bronze plate. The center of his brow shone brightly, as clear and beautiful as celestial jade, radiating a rolling Divine Radiance.
He muttered incantations, reciting a divine spell unknown to anyone, while the bronze disc above his head kept turning, like an ancient mirror, displaying various scenes.
Duan De's hands turned into a dark gold color, and thunder rumbled all around, as if countless ghosts and gods were nearby, tearing through the Void and enveloping the standing God Emperor.
"This incantation... is the magic of the Netherworld Venerable!"
Two terrifying beams of divine light shot from the Corpse Emperor's eyes. He had come into contact with the Heaven-reaching Nether Treasure, and now he actually sensed the aura of the Corpse Dao Ancestor on this Saint King ant.
"Boom!"
In an instant, three beams of Immortal Qi shot out from Su Yu's crown, cleaving open the Great Dao and shattering order. The world seemed to be overturned. Then, countless illusory images appeared on this mythical platform, including humans and ancient beasts with enormous bodies comparable to stars, all different and varied...
Suddenly, a grand sacrificial chant resounded, deafening and awakening, as if to awaken people, to make them kneel down and kowtow to the heavens. At the same time, the rushing sound of torrents roared out, and a vast and ancient river appeared, its origin ethereal, stretching endlessly, as if it did not exist in this world.
Stimulated by the River of Time, the ancient disc above Duan De's head emitted a dazzling divine light, and a ray of dark light fell, landing directly on the Wheel of Life of the Great Ancient Emperor.
"Hiss..."
At the moment the brilliance faded, the aura of the seemingly sleeping God Emperor surged forth, divine thunder rumbled within his body, and lightning flashed. A terrifying Great Emperor -level pressure spread, shaking the Human World and even more astonishing than that of a group of royal experts.
This scene caused a huge uproar. Everyone present, including the Supreme Void God and the Ancient Emperor who broke the seal, was greatly shocked. Even the last time the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable appeared, this kind of extraordinary phenomenon had not been so great.
The six Ancient Emperor, now born, stared intently at the wisps of milky-white energy emanating from the earth. This was undoubtedly a trace of life; no corpse could possibly give rise to such Life substance.
"Pure white is angry? How could that be!"
"How did he manage to survive to this day without committing suicide?!"
"Does the path to Longevity truly exist? If so, what did it mean that we severed our own lives in the past...?"
For a moment, all the Forbidden Zone Supreme were filled with complex emotions. Some even roared, their words filled with resentment and unwillingness, unable to accept it at all.
Reign Over All Under Heaven, ascending to the pinnacle of imperial power, savoring solitude and invincibility at the ends of the Nine Heavens, possessing unparalleled brilliance, even in his later years he defies the heavens and seizes life, severing himself with a single stroke to escape to the forbidden zone, determined to fight his Road to Immortality, even if he cannot live forever, he will still end his life in glory.
Since ancient times, most who have attained enlightenment have been like this; they are too proud, and the only thing that can move them is the word "immortal".
And this belief of theirs had never wavered before this Lifetime.
Even though some amazing figures have appeared, those pioneers have no intention of pacifying the forbidden zones. Even if there are major battles, they will be limited to certain areas and will not awaken all the dormant Supreme.
The only one that the Seven Forbidden Zones ( the Six Prohibitions of the Big Dipper, the Underworld ) feared was Wu Shi. His blood energy was too strong, and his aura too heavy, surpassing the Great Emperor and Ancient Emperor of the past, making even the Supreme hesitate.
However, this alone cannot damage the Dao heart of the Lord of the Forbidden Zone.
This is merely a temporary retreat. To truly achieve Ultimate Sublimation, life and death remain uncertain. Although Wushi is powerful, those who lie dormant are not afraid, believing they can fight to Wu Shi very end. (Except for the Underworld. )
Now, a corner of the truth hidden beneath the fog has been revealed: among those who have attained enlightenment, some have not severed their own lives and have survived to this day. This fact is so cruel, and the sense of disparity is indescribable, that it shakes the minds of the Supreme, making it impossible for them to believe it.
Deep within the Immortal Mausoleum, the master of this place opened and closed his eyes, a dazzling light shooting out from between his brows, lost in thought.
Before long, the enormous Immortal Source stirred, and the ancient Heavenly Venerable within seemed about to break free from its seal and personally descend upon the Mythic Battlefield.
"Boom!"
Just then, the Desolate Forbidden Zone trembled violently, and a vast mist of time swept across the six directions and eight wastelands, rushing towards the Immortal Cemetery.
Beneath the ancient stone gate, golden blood energy soared into the sky, and a tall figure appeared, shrouded in mist. His pair of golden eyes shone brightly, like two miniature suns, exuding an aura of supreme power and holiness, inspiring awe in countless beings.
"There is a cause and effect between us!" the Great Accomplishment Sacred Body whispered, looking coldly at the Immortal Mausoleum, his meaning self-evident.
The ancient and eerie mausoleum was silent for a moment, then a faint voice rang out.
"If a battle truly ensues, you will die fighting the Great Emperor before you have attained enlightenment. For the sake of our past friendship, I advise you to think carefully." The Longevity Heavenly Venerable spoke calmly, as if stating a fact.
"To survive by severing one's own life, through such means, does one even deserve to be called an emperor?"
The Great Accomplishment Sacred Body's eyes grew even sharper. With a single step, it shook the entire Eastern Wasteland. Arriving at the gate of the Immortal Mausoleum, two beams of immortal light shot from its eyes, piercing through the divine mist, as if it were seeing the ancient Heavenly Venerable who had sealed himself within the Immortal Source.
At this moment, the Big Dipper trembled, and the two forbidden zones clashed. This scene shocked countless beings, and many saints stared in astonishment at this extraordinary sight. It turned out that there were even grudges between the forbidden zones...
In the Mythic Battlefield, the ancestor of the Silkworm Clan exuded vitality. His eyes were closed, his hair was dazzling, and his whole body was as clear as nine-colored divine glass, flowing with immortal light, as if he were undergoing an alternative Lunhui of reincarnation. His oppressive aura was like a prison, making it difficult for people to look directly at him.
"They really are living beings..."
The Corpse Emperor withdrew his gaze, his expression incredibly complex; this situation was truly unsettling.
From the Primordial Era to the Desolate Antiquity, such a long period of time, the other party actually defied the heavens and crossed it without paying that price.
This reality is disheartening. Everyone was once invincible in an era, but some have risen above the rest, navigating the mortal world for millions of years, leaving all the Supreme beings with a bewildered feeling.
"How did he do it? If there is a definite method..." The powerful Roc Emperor spoke, striding forward with Divine Flame burning in his eyes, speaking the thoughts of many.
"It's probably the Red Dust Immortal Path, walked through Lifetime Lifetime."
The Kun Emperor sighed, his face showing signs of age, looking much older and no longer as powerful as before.
Unlike the Emperor Zun and the Lingbao, the Lord of the Divine Silkworm was right in front of him. This concrete example made him feel uneasy and frustrated.
Ultimately, in the eyes of most Supreme, that self-inflicted wound represents defeat, while some, in a state of perfect health, avoided that blow...
Su Yu calmly surveyed the crowd, remaining as composed as ever, but a slight ripple appeared when it came to the God Emperor.
This method is somewhat like the Great Dream of Ten Thousand Ages, but it is fundamentally different, possessing a transformative aura similar to the " Indestructible Heavenly Art ".
Most importantly, the other party's current condition is probably not good.
When Ye Fan was asleep in the original timeline, his aura was not visible. But now, the pressure of the God Emperor is overflowing and extremely intense, like a star emitting light. This phenomenon should not appear on a Heavenly Emperor -level being.
"It seems that the Divine Silkworm at the tenth transformation level must possess some kind of innate skill. The God Emperor's current state is probably similar to feigning death, awaiting the moment of successful metamorphosis."
Su Yu speculated that this invincible Silkworm Ancestor must have integrated many paths, trying the Reincarnation Seal, the Red Dust Dao, and the Metamorphosis Method, but in the end, he must have encountered a similar problem to the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable, making it difficult to continue, and could only maintain this state.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shake his head, his feelings also somewhat complicated. This situation was exactly the same as what he had explained to Divine Silkworm Robe before, and he had actually guessed it correctly.
In this way, having this foreign aid is practically useless, which is somewhat disadvantageous to the current situation.
"Your Highness, Your Highness..."
While Su Yu was pondering, Duan De rushed over and said eagerly, "Life force is overflowing, and the body is imbued with spirit. It seems the God Emperor is not dead."
Su Yu raised an eyebrow, knowing that the fat Daoist wanted the Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon, but he had already paid the reward.
With a flick of his sleeve, he took Duan De inside, then pointed a finger and placed the God Emperor back into the stone coffin, sealing the outer eight layers of the coffin once more.
"Buzz!"
The mythical nine-layered coffin, now back in its sealed state, rose out of thin air and disappeared into Su Yu's Immortal Platform. Throughout the process, some supreme beings were tempted to seize it, but ultimately did not make a move.
Now that they have broken free of their seal, a battle is inevitable. Therefore, they want to learn more secrets from Su Yu, and thus are willing to maintain a facade of peace.
Even the hot-tempered Roc Emperor held back and did not attack the Nine-Layered Stone Coffin.
" The God Emperor is the fifth person, so who are the other three? Is Wu Shi among them?" On the vast platform, a Supreme Being spoke up, continuing the previous topic. The others also turned their gazes, waiting for further developments.
"The sixth person involves certain matters, and her title cannot be mentioned. She has lived four lifetimes and has gone extremely far on the path of immortality in the Mortal World Immortal. In the Chaotic Ancient Era, she might have already achieved the status of True Immortal."
Su Yu calmly revealed a major secret, which shocked everyone present and made them think of many things.
With the God Emperor's testimony, the Chaos Body's words were much more credible. At least now, the Supreme were carefully considering them instead of doubting and mocking them.
" The Chaotic Ancient Era, the legendary era of the Desolate Heaven Emperor? What is the so-called True Immortal Position? A realm above the Ultimate Realm of the Imperial Dao?" The Corpse Emperor stepped forward, asking questions with a very calm attitude, showing the demeanor of an ancient cultivator. It was hard to imagine that he had entered the world with the intention of killing Su Yu.
When it comes to 'immortals', many Supreme ' eyes flickered, finding it difficult to remain calm.
"That's right."
Su Yu nodded, his tone ethereal as he said, " In the Chaotic Ancient Era, before this universe shattered, the titles 'Nine Heavens and Ten Earths' in ancient texts were not mere figments of the imagination, but a true reflection of reality. In that era, there were nine heavens and ten earths, collectively known as the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, until a great war broke out, shattering the heavens, collapsing the earth, and destroying the great realms, leaving behind the current constellations and a small portion of the Chaos Pure Land."
Upon hearing these words, many Supreme fell into deep thought, especially several Celestial Heavenly Venerable who had emerged from the Mythological Era. They had also heard this rumor in some ancient histories. ( Heavenly Venerable is not an exclusive term of the Nine Heavenly Venerable Venerables; Dao Venerable is. There were other Dao-proving individuals in the Mythological Era who were also titled Heavenly Venerable.)
"As for True Immortal, they are the realm reached by the Extreme Dao Supreme of that era who have transcended life and death and survived the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. They are also known as Longevity True Immortal, indestructible through countless eons and untouched by the passage of time. That realm transcends the Human Dao Domain and can easily kill mortal Supreme, just as an emperor crushes Quasi-Emperor."
"According to what you said, fellow Daoist, there were True Immortal in the Chaotic Ancient Era. Why did those True Immortal disappear without a trace? Not even their corpses were left behind." From within the light, a Supreme Daoist in a robe spoke, his tone weathered and aged. The decaying aura emanating from him was transmitted even through divine sense, indicating that his condition was definitely not good.
Su Yu looked over and discovered that the other party was actually a Human Clan emperor, almost certainly the ancient emperor from the original story who never launched the Dark Turmoil and died on the Road to Immortality.
Thinking of this, his tone softened slightly as he explained, "That battle shattered the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths! To recover, the Great World plunged this realm into Dharma Ending, where the laws and great principles of the past were dim and obscure, difficult to comprehend. In this state, the Xian Dao beings abandoned this realm. The Desolate Pagoda and the Bronze Immortal Palace are artifacts left behind by the Chaotic Ancient Era True Immortal."
He made no mention of the Immortal King or the Desolate Heaven Emperor.
It would take considerable effort to get these Forbidden Zone Supreme to accept the concept of True Immortal; there's no need to even mention Immortal King who rival the Great Universe, let alone the Desolate Heaven Emperor...
My eye condition has flared up again. I've been having a really bad run of luck lately, it's so painful... sigh...
Chapter 665 Nine Lifetimes to Immortality
"A war between immortals that plunges the world into Dharma Ending of decline..."
"Were the Desolate Pagoda and the Bronze Immortal Palace created by True Immortal?"
In an instant, the eyes of all the Supreme flashed with divine light, all of them shocked by this ancient history. Some doubted and did not believe it, but others chose to believe.
Or rather, they need this belief: Longevity beings exist in this world!
Do immortals exist? Is it possible to achieve Longevity? These questions were of paramount importance to this group of ancient people nearing the end of their lives.
What is an immortal?
Longevity, indestructible through countless eons, possessing Wuliang lifespan; those whom all beings aspire to Undying cannot touch, are immortals.
In the original timeline, the Forbidden Zone Supreme fought on the Immortal Road, annihilating galaxies and battling endlessly with the God of Order. Before his final moments, he howled at the Sun-Moon, sadly questioning the Heavens: Are there any immortals?
From ancient times to the present, the beings of this realm have been confined to the mortal world, and the Ultimate Realm of the Imperial Dao is already a dead end.
Just like the Sacred Body Lineage's Alternative Dao Attainment, the path is blocked, the road ahead is blocked, and all those who Great Accomplishment Sacred Body stop here, unable to cross the insurmountable chasm. That step is transcendence.