The Immortal Heaven Descends into the World
Huntian originally coveted the title of the number one demon in the Mortal Realm, and was certain that when the world underwent a great change, he would receive a great gift from the Great Dao.
If it becomes the first demon immortal born in the Central Plains, it will receive an unprecedented "gift from Heavenly Dao," propelling it back to the Primordial Unity Realm.
Its Primordial Spirit has recovered to the level of Immortals and Gods, but to recover to the level of the Primordial Unity Dao Lord, the time required is far more than a year or ten years, but several hundred years.
The Human Emperor's methods back then were too ruthless, leaving it with almost no life. Its ability to recover to the Immortals and Gods within a few years is all thanks to the good food it ate with Yu Tunzhou in the past two years.
But a remark Yu Tunzhou made not long ago awakened it.
The Human Emperor deliberately left it in this world; there's a high probability he has other plans for it!
Huntian thought to himself, "Laojun and the Demon Emperor Niangniang clearly have backup plans, and even the Ancestor Minghe seems to be showing signs of returning. The Human Emperor couldn't possibly be without any backup plans and let the traces of his existence be erased by future generations."
The appearance of the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven may be a major turning point!
After a brief hesitation, Huntian immediately decided to be born ahead of schedule.
Huntian muttered, "I don't need much. As long as that person leaves behind my body, which I've honed over many years, even just a part of it, or even just a drop of blood or a piece of flesh, that will be enough."
The strongest and most refined aspect of the Demon Race is its physical body. If it could possess a former body, even if its cultivation still needs to be restored, it would be enough to return to its peak and possess the combat power of Golden Immortal.
Restoring Dao Lord cultivation level will be much simpler in the future.
The physique it forged back then can be rebuilt into a brand new physique as long as any part of its body remains, saving a lot of time.
"If your body back then only had a drop of blood left, what level could you reach if you were to rebuild it?" Yu Tunzhou asked curiously.
"As long as the power within the flesh and blood doesn't diminish too much, even a single drop of blood can be used to forge a demonic body comparable to Golden Immortal!" Huntian said confidently.
Yu Tunzhou was astonished; was the difference between Dao Lord and Immortals and Gods really that vast?
"As for now, even if we use the best heavenly materials and earthly treasures the various families in Northern Plains can gather, at best we can only rebuild a physical body comparable to Half-Immortal."
Huntian shook his head helplessly.
"It will require additional time to recover."
This is also why it was originally unwilling to be born so hastily.
It's better to stay in the Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth of Yu Tunzhou and wait for the right time than to spend so much effort creating such a temporary body.
Here, it can look up and see the profound principles of the universe evolving from the River Diagram, constantly comprehending the Dao. In addition, the Yu Tunzhou has already connected with the Xuandu Heaven, and both its Inner Heaven and Earth and Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth are constantly filled with the pure Qi of the Xuandu Heaven, nourishing them.
It also greatly benefits the recovery of its Primordial Spirit.
It has been pondering this for some time now, and if it soaks in the water for a while longer, much of its demonic Yao Qi will be washed away.
If it could also absorb the unique pure energy of Xuandu Heaven, it could become a sacred beast of the Daoist School.
"I will inform Liu Qiandao to send over the heavenly materials and earthly treasures that have already been prepared," Yu Tunzhou said. "You should complete the reconstruction of your physical body as soon as possible, and then we can ascend to the Immortal Heaven together."
Several days later.
Two figures simultaneously stepped into Danyang Commandery, arriving in front of Yu Tunzhou in one step.
An old man in coarse linen clothes and straw sandals strode forward, laughing, and his whole body was full of the heroic spirit of the world.
"Young Yu, was that trip to the Coming Dragon River your doing? What a pity! If I had been a step faster, I might have witnessed some of your prowess. It's all that old bastard Tantai Yinglong's fault!"
"Old Gang Leader Su, it's been a long time," Yu Tunzhou said with a smile, glancing at the monk beside him.
The old monk, clad in a kasaya, possessed a gentle smile and a calm, serene aura, resembling a highly accomplished monk. He was none other than Abbot Liaose, Heaven Ranking fourth on the Liaose Ranking and the abbot of Shaolin Temple. (Loading...) Abbot Liaose seemed extremely familiar with Old Gang Leader Su, ignoring the man and pondering:
"Benefactor Yu, were members of the Incense-Smelling Cult here not long ago?"
Yu Tunzhou nodded. "The visitor is An Ruyu from the Incense-Smelling Cult, who has also come because of the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven."
Upon hearing An Ruyu's name, both Heaven Ranking frowned. After exchanging a glance, Liaose a deep voice:
"To be honest, Benefactor Yu, not long ago, the entire Jixia Academy was wiped out. When I arrived, all that remained were dried corpses scattered everywhere, their Essence Blood completely depleted. It looked like the methods of the Blood River Dao. However, Qingxuzi of the Incense-Smelling Cult was also present at the time and hindered me for quite some time."
"This matter mainly Earth Ranking. This humble monk would like to ask Benefactor Yu, has Xue Wuya truly been banished to the Nine Netherworlds?"
The Jixia Academy, which was on par with the Star Palace, was wiped out just like that?!
This was the first time Yu Tunzhou had ever heard of such a thing.
He paused for a moment, then said, "The Earth Ranking should be in An Ruyu's hands."
Liaose sighed, "So it really Incense-Smelling Cult Sect. Amitabha."
"You frivolous monk, you're getting senile with age." Su Mang's laughter vanished, replaced by a chilling tone. "The Jixia Academy, in collusion with the royal family and the Xiao Household, cruelly murdered the only bloodline of the Human Emperor remaining in the Northern Plains. Isn't this also karma?"
He looked at Yu Tunzhou: "Next time you see An Nuwa, please pass on a message for me. Well done!" Liaose shook his head helplessly and said, "It seems that the news was also released by the Incense-Smelling Cult. The world is in a state of high spirits right now, and this is the best time to attack the Great Yuan."
Su Mang said calmly, "It's true that the public is outraged, but those guys will only kick a man when he's down; they'll never lead the charge."
"When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down." Liaose nodded slightly, agreeing with Su Mang's words.
Yu Tunzhou then said, "If nothing unexpected happens, the most crucial battlefield next should be in the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven."
Upon hearing the last four words, the two contemporary Dharma Aspect who had been invited immediately adopted a solemn expression.
"Please, benefactor Yu, enlighten us!"
"Hey kid, just say it!"
Yu Tunzhou revealed everything concerning the Human Dao Fortune and the Human Emperor Grotto-Heaven.
Su Mang said in a deep voice:
"Emperor Tianshun now possesses the Human Dao Fortune and is stationed in the Divine Capital, protected by the Divine Capital Grand Formation. Even Yan Huifeng is helpless against him. The best way is to lure him out of the Divine Capital!"
"The Divine Capital Grand Formation..." Liaose slowly said, "This formation was left behind by the Human Emperor. In his early years, the Human Emperor personally killed four Dao Lord and refined their corpses and Primordial Spirit into the foundation of the grand formation."
"At its peak, once the Divine Capital Grand Formation was triggered, it could even temporarily summon four Dao Lord -level guardian generals. Even now, it can still summon at least four immortal Indestructible Immortals and Gods generals, which is quite troublesome." Su Mang chuckled and said, "I was originally thinking about how to trick Emperor Tianshun Tian Shun out of the Divine Capital the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven is here, it saves me a lot of trouble!"
Liaose solemnly said, "We must not be careless. Within the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven, those who possess the Human Dao Fortune will inevitably have an advantage. We still need to find a way to suppress the Human Dao Fortune within Emperor Tianshun."
He looked at Yu Tunzhou: "Benefactor Yu, will the fellow Daoists from Floating Hill Mountain be accompanying us this time?"
Yu Tunzhou nodded. "The Mountain Lord Shouzheng will also enter the Immortal Heaven at that time."
The Daoist Shouzheng will not be coming to Danyang Commandery this time. He is stationed in the Eastern Wilderness and has already refined the Human Dao Fortune.
When the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven appear in the world, he will directly follow the the Unseen connection between the Human Dao Fortune and the celestial realm, cross the Void, and enter the Immortal Heaven to join them.
Given the current state of Floating Hill Mountain, it would be inappropriate for the Daoist Shouzheng to make any moves. However, this matter involves the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven, and Floating Hill Mountain, as the successor of the Human Emperor, cannot remain uninvolved.
Yu Tunzhou also heard that the immortal Immortal Cauldron on Floating Hill Mountain reacted extremely strongly after learning that the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven was about to appear. It even entrusted Jiang Wenxuan to convey a message to him, saying that the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven was either extremely ominous or extremely auspicious, and that he must be extremely cautious.
"Floating Hill Mountain is the lineage of the Human Emperor; I wonder if it possesses Secret Method to restrain such forces." Liaose clasped his hands together and sighed softly.
"You're better off relying on the Incense-Smelling Cult than on a mere alchemist from Floating Hill Mountain," Su Mang said, shaking his head. "The Incense-Smelling Cult is also part of the Human Emperor's lineage."
Liaose shook his head.
The Daoist and Buddhist schools did not actually have a friendly attitude towards the Incense-Smelling Cult. At the founding of the Great Yan Dynasty, the Daoist and Buddhist schools joined forces to suppress the then-powerful Fragrance -Incense-Smelling Cult.
The reason for this lies with the Twelve Mothers of the Incense-Smelling Cult.
"Abbot, since High Antiquity, which Bodhisattvas in Buddhist School are confirmed to be still alive?"
Yu Tunzhou asked.
Of the eight old mothers listed by An Ruyu not long ago, one can be directly identified as a powerful figure in Buddhist School, namely the [Golden Body Mother].
"Only one Bodhisattva is confirmed to still be alive: Bodhisattva Guanyin of Water Moon Nunnery," Abbot Liaose did not conceal. "Unfortunately, the whereabouts of Water Moon Nunnery are unpredictable. If we could obtain their assistance, our chances of success on this journey to the Immortal Heaven would be greatly increased."
There are four ancestral temples of Buddhist School in the Central Plains, among which the most mysterious is Water Moon Nunnery.
Yu Tunzhou had long heard of the Water Moon Nunnery's fame, but had never met any of its disciples.
"Only Bodhisattva Guanyin?"
Yu Tunzhou frowned; this person was also someone he had heard of before.
Could this be the Golden Body Mother of the Incense-Smelling Cult?
However, he did not voice this conjecture, because Buddhist School never acknowledged any powerful Buddhist School figures among the Twelve Mothers of the Incense-Smelling Cult. Abbot Liaose, however, vaguely guessed his meaning and shook his head, saying, "Benefactor Yu is probably unaware that the Golden Body Mother of the Incense-Smelling Cult methods bordering on demonic."
"The methods are almost demonic?" Yu Tunzhou was astonished, not expecting this part.
"Indeed, even if that person was truly a powerful figure in Buddhist School in the past, he has long since gone astray and fallen into the demonic path."
Liaose remained calm.
Su Mang suddenly spoke up, "In two days, Yan Huifeng will come here to meet us."
"Good!"
"Including these three, plus Mountain Lord Shouzheng and Senior Jiang, we now have five Dharma Aspect."
"If we add the Guardian King of the Incense-Smelling Cult whose attitude is unclear, then there are six of them. Such a lineup already accounts for most of the power in the Central Plains."
Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but show regret, it was a pity that he couldn't contact that Daoist Fuyao.
He remains overseas to this day, and has not yet returned even though the fighting has ceased.
In his view, if it weren't for the fact that Emperor Tianshun's Human Dao Fortune too insurmountable, their forces would have been able to sweep across the Central Plains.
But Liaose poured cold water on his enthusiasm, saying solemnly, "The Divine Capital in the capital are also formidable. Kou Ziling has already joined the royal family, and besides him, there's Tantai Yinglong from the Tantai Household, as well as the Rogue Person Yellow Springs Daoist —none of them are easy to deal with."
"Furthermore, since this battlefield is in the Immortal Heaven, this humble monk is somewhat worried about how much of their clan's resources the three major Lineage can mobilize."
Even Su Mang said in a deep voice, "No matter what, we must enter it. We absolutely cannot allow Emperor Tianshun to obtain the Human Emperor's inheritance again in the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven!"
The Divine Capital.
The Tantai Household.
Tantai Qingfeng hurried along and found the returning elder of the Tantai Yinghu clan.
"Elder, what exactly happened to Mo Shougui?"
Tantai Yinghu shook his head and said, "I already explained the situation when I sent the message back last time."
"Is that Yu Tunzhou technique truly that defied the heavens?"
Tantai Qingfeng first frowned, then relaxed, looking gleefully in the direction of the Xiao Household and Jiang Household. "The clan elders have just returned and may not yet know that the Jiang Household recently had to send Jiang Wenxuan's relatives to the Northern Plains to redeem Jiang Linfan. With that, the newly promoted Dharma Aspect Prime Minister has no more worries."
"As for the Xiao Household, things aren't going well for them either. Not only did they fail to get the Human Ranking, Jixia Academy, which had secretly allied with them, was also massacred, and even the Earth Ranking has been taken by someone else."
Tantai Yinghu, however, paid no attention to these questions and asked directly, "Is the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven really about to open?"
Getting down to business, Tantai Qingfeng said in a deep voice, "That's right. The reason I summoned you back this time is to send you to the royal family to receive a Human Dao Fortune. Once you enter the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven, you will receive certain protection."
"Emperor Tianshun actually did it..." Tantai Yinghu murmured, then added, "Where is my elder brother?"
"Elder Yinglong has already refined the Human Dao Fortune and is currently assisting Emperor Tianshun in the royal court to bring the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven down to the present world."
"What's the situation inside right now?" Tantai Yinghu asked intently.
The capital city suppresses numerous fallen immortal portals, immortal gods, and immortal heavens, but all of these combined cannot compare to the importance of the Human Emperor's immortal heaven!
"The royal family didn't disclose this to us, but it's not just us who entered this time; we've heard there are also some powerful beings from beyond the heavens."
Tantai Yinghu out a soft sigh, "This time, the three families and the royal family have almost come out in full force, if not completely. I hope they won't return empty-handed."
Tantai Qingfeng scoffed, "To enter the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven, one must gain the recognition of the Human Dao Fortune. The Daoist and Buddhist sects can't even get in, so what makes them think they can compete with us? On the contrary, we need some powerful figures to stay behind in the Divine Capital to prevent the Daoist and Buddhist sects from taking advantage of our weakness."
At this point, Tantai Qingfeng snorted coldly, "Both the Xiao Household and the Jiang Household have proposed to the royal family that Ancestor Yinglong lead the team to stay and oversee the situation, and the royal family has already adopted this suggestion. This time, my Tantai Household can only use our Immortals and Gods resources." All three families possess Immortals and Gods resources in their respective blessed lands and grotto-heavens, such as powerful Immortal Dao who have been cultivating in their grotto-heavens.
However, since he broke through to this realm within a grotto-heaven, the difficulty of setting foot in the Central Plains is no less than ascending to immortality. Every move he makes comes at a huge cost, and he will never use it lightly unless it means the extermination of his clan.
With the Dharma Aspect level Elder Yinglong presiding over the Tantai Household, there was originally no need for them to use their resources. However, they were targeted and suppressed by the Xiao Household and Jiang Household.
Tantai Yinghu shook his head and said, "I'm worried that the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven is fraught with danger, and Emperor Tianshun might not be able to pass the Human Emperor's test."
"How can this be...?"
The sound of Tantai Qingfeng abruptly stopped.
He suddenly remembered that Emperor Tianshun had merged with the Human Dao Fortune through the intervention of the behind-the-scenes emperor, rather than through his own abilities!
Now, it's really hard to say what will happen to Emperor Tianshun in the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven.
Tantai Qingfeng's eyes suddenly flashed, and he said, "Perhaps this is our chance."
"It could be fortuitous opportunity, or it could be a danger. We'll have to wait and see." Tantai Yinghu nodded, then asked, "Which ancestral Immortals and Gods from our clan is leading this expedition?"
"It's Ancestor Qingyang."
"It's actually this person?" Tantai Yinghu's expression was solemn. "It seems that the ancestors in the cave heaven also attach great importance to this trip..." Tantai Qingyang is one of the strongest figures in the Tantai Household's blessed land. His cultivation has already reached the peak of True Immortal. If the cave heaven did not only accommodate True Immortal and below, he would have a slight chance to step into the Golden Immortal realm.
What about the other two?
Tantai Qingfeng nodded and said, "It's all about the same. Each family attaches great importance to the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven. The Xiao Household even wanted to send more than one Immortals and Gods, but Emperor Tianshun rejected their request."
Tantai Yinghu nodded; clearly, that person did not want the power of each family entering the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven to exceed their control.
"Pity..."
Tantai Yinghu thought of the stunning young figure he had seen on the Coming Dragon River not long ago and couldn't help but sigh softly.
It wasn't just Yu Tunzhou who was fooled; even the powerful figures from Daoism and Buddhism, like Yan Huifeng, were completely unaware that what truly determined the future of the Central Plains was not the conflict between Daoism and Buddhism and the Divine Capital, but rather what they gained in the Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven!
Once Emperor Tianshun obtains the Human Emperor's inheritance and establishes his position as Sage Emperor, then Daoism and Buddhism will only have one option left: to bow down and kneel in worship.
Tantai Yinghu shook his head, deciding not to think about it anymore.
Although he regretted the lack of talent from a young man like Yu Tunzhou, the current situation was so tense that if they were not careful, the Tantai Household might fall out of the core position of the Divine Capital.
"I will go to the grotto-heaven to pay my respects to Ancestor Qingyang. Inform me immediately if there is any news from the royal family."
"Clear."...
Deep within the palace.
Twelve golden pillars with coiled dragons support the majestic palace, and the gilded dragon patterns on the pillars seem to move slowly and lifelike.
Kou Ziling and Lü Qingxuan stood side by side, both looking up.
Emperor Tianshun sat cross-legged on the nine-dragon jade throne, his bright yellow dragon robe hanging down, his whole body radiating a dazzling golden light, like a great sun sitting on the Mortal Realm.
Behind him stood two imposing, illusory images of Dharma Aspect.
A figure dressed in the imperial robes, with tassels draped over his face, exudes an aura of imperial majesty.
The other was a phantom of a female deity, shrouded in hazy starlight, her aura ethereal and ancient.
"Here it comes--"
Kou Ziling suddenly spoke.
Sizzle--
As the silk ripped open, a crack slowly appeared in the Void directly in front of Emperor Tianshun. Within the crack, a chaotic misty aura could be vaguely discerned, revealing the outlines of magnificent palaces and pavilions, carrying an ancient and desolate feeling.
Human Emperor's Immortal Heaven.
It is being pulled by the Human Dao Fortune of the entire Divine Capital, slowly falling from an infinite height.
Kou Ziling said in a somber yet resolute tone:
"Finally... found it." Loading...