I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 920 The Descent of the Ancient Realm (Please give me your guaranteed monthly votes, this book is almost in its later stages~)

Feng Yue gazed quietly at the imperial city.

After a long time, a flash of light suddenly appeared, and there seemed to be spatial fluctuations.

"It seems you still trust Zhou Wei more! But then again, his thoughts are probably closest to yours. In the end, we're all the same!"

He knew that Zhou Wei must have gone to the Ancient Boundary Platform to seek out the Primordial Divine Sect.

Feng Yue's expression was somewhat complicated.

He spoke his mind to Feng Yan, and if things were to happen again, he would rather not know the truth himself.

Perhaps what he knew was only a small part of it, yet it was almost impossible for him to maintain his Dao heart at the demigod level.

"In fact, if one were alone in the world, perhaps one would not have so many thoughts, or one's mind would be confused, one's Dao heart would be lost, and one would be suppressed into the divine realm, which would also be a different choice."

Or... to die completely, then everything that was experienced would be no different from reality.

However, in the ancient world, as a member of the Great Wei Divine Dynasty, dying is not so easy!

……

Zhou Wei stepped out of the teleportation array of the Ancient Boundary Platform and arrived in front of the Ancient God Mountain in one step.

The mountain was still the same mountain, majestic as ever, shrouded in mist. But Zhou Wei, with his cultivation level, could naturally sense countless gazes falling upon him from within the mist.

The Primordial Divine Sect was naturally aware of the changes in the Ancient Realm.

They had never seen anything like it before. Even Qi Yichen, the sect leader, sent a wisp of his divine sense into the ancient realm to personally oversee the situation.

The elder guarding the mountain recognized Zhou Wei and quickly greeted him, "Greetings, Senior Zhou."

Zhou Wei stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze passing over the mountain-guarding elder and landing deep within the mountain gate. He asked calmly, "Is your sect leader in the Ancient Realm?"

Before he finished speaking, Qi Yichen had already walked out from inside the mountain gate.

He cupped his hands in greeting and said respectfully, "I was unaware of Senior Zhou's arrival and failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

Zhou Wei glanced at him, and without exchanging pleasantries, went straight to the point: "Sect Leader Qi, please send a message to your sect's Ancestral Hall, saying that Zhou Wei has something to discuss with you."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yichen's face showed a hint of difficulty.

He pondered for a moment, then smiled wryly and said, "Senior Zhou, it's not that I'm making excuses, it's just that... since the last battle with Gu Yuanqing, the Ancestral Hall has fallen into complete silence. Let alone sending messages, even as the sect leader, I can't see the Ancestral Master at all."

He paused, then tentatively asked, "May I ask, senior, what exactly happened in the ancient realm? I sensed some of the strange phenomena just now, but I don't know the reason. If there's anything you need to convey, please tell me first, so I can consider how to report to the patriarch?"

Zhou Wei remained indifferent, saying only, "You only need to convey the situation of the Ancient Realm in front of the Ancestral Hall, and say that this matter is His Majesty's will."

Qi Yichen felt a chill run down his spine.

What does His Majesty mean?
The emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty was mysterious and unpredictable. It was said that he sat in the Divine Prison and almost never interfered in the affairs of the outside world.

The only thing they did in the past tens of thousands of years was to expel all the people in the Linglong Realm last time. Only the Primordial Divine Sect and the Great Wei Divine Dynasty, who had always been on good terms, were spared.

The fact that Zhou Wei was sent to deliver the message shows that the changes in the ancient realm are far from ordinary.

He dared not ask any more questions and immediately nodded, saying, "This junior understands. Please wait a moment, senior, this junior will return to the Primordial Realm now."

After saying that, he turned to the elder guarding the mountain and instructed him: "Welcome Senior Zhou into the mountain and treat him well. Do not neglect him."

The elder guarding the mountain bowed and agreed.

Qi Yichen said no more, and the avatar immediately vanished from its original spot.

In the Primordial Realm.

Qi Yichen's true form opened his eyes and received the memories transmitted back by his clone.

He remained silent for a moment, then got up and walked out of the meditation room, passing through many halls and pavilions, until he arrived at the Ancestral Master Hall.

The palace doors were tightly shut, as always.

The atmosphere was eerily quiet, and he had no idea what was happening inside. He used to be able to enter the main hall to report, but now he couldn't even get in.

Qi Yichen stood before the hall, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed respectfully, saying:

"Reporting to the Ancestor, there has been a change in the ancient realm."

He recounted everything he had seen and heard, saying that the ancient realm trembled, spirits raged, cities faded, and countless cultivators had lost their minds and were killing each other. Finally, he added:

"Senior Zhou Wei, the Director of the Astronomical Bureau of the Great Wei Divine Dynasty, has come on His Majesty's orders to meet the Ancestral Master. He is currently waiting in the Ancient Divine Mountain."

After he finished speaking, he stood with his head bowed, waiting for a response.

The hall was silent.

After a long time, so long that Qi Yichen almost thought there would be no response, a voice finally came from deep within the palace gates.

The voice was old and calm, revealing no emotion, only saying softly:

"I see."

……

Inside the Ancestral Master Hall.

In the void, six towering Dharma images stood tall.

The Great Venerable One stood in the very center, his brows slightly furrowed.

Ancestor Zhou Tianyan, True Monarch Li Huang, True Monarch Feng Wuhen, Mu Qingxuan, and Yan Guichi exchanged glances.

After a moment of silence, Mu Qingxuan said, "Great Venerable One, the last time such a change occurred in the Ancient Realm was more than 200,000 years ago. This time... another change has occurred. Could it be the Demon Realm...?"

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present understood the unspoken meaning.

However, they only know bits and pieces about many things, such as how the ancient world became like this, which they do not understand.

They were born too late; by the time they began their cultivation, the ancient world was already in this state.

The only one who knew the truth was the Great Venerable, but he always kept such a secret to himself, and they dared not ask any more questions, so they could only guess from various signs.

Zhou Tianyan pondered for a moment, then said slowly, "Great Venerable, why don't I go into the Ancient Realm and meet with Zhou Wei to find out the truth?"

“No need!” The Great Venerable shook his head. “This time, I will go to see him in person.”

“But your aura of divine punishment is not yet fully complete…” Mu Qingxuan said.

"It's alright, it's just a wisp of soul entering. It can conceal its aura, and besides, the ancient realm is special..."

……

In the ancient sacred mountain of the ancient world.

Led by Qi Yichen, Zhou Wei arrived at the top of a mountain, where he saw a figure whose aura had been completely concealed standing on the edge of a cliff, with his hands behind his back, looking into the distance.

"You may leave!"

"Yes!" Qi Yichen bowed and stepped back.

Zhou Wei smiled and said, "You've finally decided to come in, A-Zhao!"

Upon hearing this, the Great Venerable seemed to pause slightly, then suddenly turned his head and stared at Zhou Wei: "You've awakened your memories?"

Zhou Wei smiled and said, "I originally cultivated the Way of Cause and Effect. He gave me the Sword of Destiny Tracing. After so many years, I can finally see some things."

“But you are not him after all. Don’t call me A-Zhao anymore. Just call me Wei Zhao,” the Great Venerable said.

Zhou Wei remained silent for a moment, his smile gradually fading.

“You’re right, I am indeed not him.” He gazed into the distance, his eyes deep and unfathomable. “But why would I want to be him? I simply…”

He didn't continue.

Great Venerable Wei Zhao looked at him quietly, his expression complex. After a long while, Zhou Wei suddenly chuckled, his laughter filled with indescribable bitterness: "For so many years, I have always thought of myself as the Director of the Astronomical Bureau of the Great Wei Divine Dynasty. After this world underwent a mysterious change, I have lived for millions of years under the name of Zhou Wei."

Until he gave me that sword, I saw those things—things I thought were just illusions, but who knew they were all real.

“His true form is in harmony with the Mirror of Rebirth, and Emperor Wei needs to suppress the Divine Prison, so he needs someone to handle things outside,” Wei Zhao said calmly.

“It seems that although you are not in the Ancient Realm, you understand things better than I do,” Zhou Wei said.

Wei Zhao spoke calmly: "What's the use of telling me these things? Let's get down to business, what is he planning to do?"

Zhou Wei's smile faded, and his expression became serious.

"The Demon Lord's divine soul is disturbed, and this time it hasn't stopped for a long time. It must be that there's a major problem with the Demon Realm's seal, causing its power to leak out continuously. If this continues, we'll all die." He paused, then said in a deep voice, "Therefore, the plan needs to be brought forward."

Wei Zhao remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "I have fought with Gu Yuanqing. Although he controls the power of creation, he may not have attained enlightenment through the power of creation. His foundation has other mysteries."

"As long as we control the power of creation and kill a demigod, that's enough. As for whether we prove our Dao through creation, what does it matter?" Zhou Wei looked into the distance. "Only by severing our entanglement with the Demon Lord's soul and returning to him as one can we have a glimmer of hope."

Wei Zhao turned his head and stared at Zhou Wei with a complex look in his eyes, which contained a hint of pity that was hard to explain.

"Then you'll be completely dead," he said slowly. "Are you willing to accept that?"

Zhou Wei was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

"Completely resigned? What is there to be unwilling about? Do you intend to split yourself in two and seize the throne?" he said softly. "Don't be ridiculous. I am merely a demigod, while he is a peak celestial being. What could I possibly use to take his place?"

I am merely one of his avatars. To have existed independently in this world for millions of years, to have seen mountains and rivers, and to have gone through reincarnations, is already quite remarkable compared to those mortals.

"To be honest, it's been so many years, sometimes I almost forget who I am. Am I Zhou Wei? Or a part of him? That sword showed me the truth, but after seeing the truth, I became even more confused."

"It's good this way. At least there's an ending. At least I know why I disappeared."

Wei Zhao remained silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Alright, then proceed according to plan. As for whether you succeed, that depends on your own fate."

As he spoke, Wei Zhao's figure disappeared.

……

Inside the Guizang Hall.

When Mu Qingxuan saw Wei Zhao open his eyes, he knew that his soul had returned.

"Great One..."

Wei Zhao said calmly, "Prepare to make your move."

"Make a move? Against Gu Yuanqing?" Li Huang asked.

"However, the aura of heavenly punishment on the Guizang Hall has not yet completely dissipated. If we make another move, I'm afraid..."

Zhou Tianyan's expression changed slightly, but he stopped talking abruptly after his gaze fell on Wei Zhao.

They exchanged glances, but none of them dared to say anything more.

They were able to survive by relying on the Guizang Hall, and their souls also bore the imprint of Wei Zhao, so it could be said that their lives were entirely in his hands.

Add to that the difference in cultivation level and the accumulated power over millions of years, and there was simply no room for resistance.

"As ordered!"

Everyone bowed.

……

In the northern part of the city.

Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan had become accustomed to the changes in the Demon Realm.

The great battle in the Demon Realm had not affected him, but he had a vague feeling that something was about to happen.

He didn't know where the change came from, but it was always good to be cautious.

Therefore, although he and Li Miaoxuan seemed to be living a leisurely life as usual, he devoted most of his mind to the Qian Yuan Realm, paying attention to the changes inside and outside the realm.

He even considered transferring all the people from the Qian Yuan Realm to the Bei Quan Realm ahead of schedule, but ultimately did not do so.

Because now, even if a celestial being were to attack, he would be confident in protecting the Qian Yuan Realm.

On this day, the strange feeling in his heart became more obvious, and he couldn't help but turn his gaze to the void outside the Qian Yuan Realm.

Then the Gui Cang Palace flew over, rapidly growing larger, seemingly about to envelop the entire Qian Yuan Realm.

Once again, the boundless heavenly secrets are obscured by the diagram of heavenly secrets.

Li Miaoxuan noticed Gu Yuanqing's unusual behavior and asked, "What's wrong? Yuanqing!"

"The Ancient Divine Sect is preparing to attack me again!"

Gu Yuanqing raised his hand and waved it, and the void in front of him changed, revealing the scene of the outer space.

Li Miaoxuan raised an eyebrow: "Is this never going to end? Wasn't the lesson from last time enough?"

Both of them remained calm, after all, they were much stronger than they were back then.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled and said, "They know our strength. Since they dare to come, they must have some confidence and are probably going to use other methods!"

“You mean…” Li Miaoxuan seemed to be thinking.

Gu Yuanqing said, "We'll know once we see!"

As they spoke, the Gui Cang Hall had already arrived outside the boundary membrane of the Qian Yuan Realm.

Six divine souls, each ten thousand feet tall, emerged from the hall.

Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan's gazes quickly locked onto the central image of a deity that seemed to emanate the power of life and death.

"This person must be the Grand Venerable of the Primordial Divine Sect. After several battles, he has finally decided to show himself," Gu Yuanqing said with a smile.

Wei Zhao's Dharma image stood in the void, and the meaning of life and death cycle around him became increasingly intense.

He first looked up and felt that as he stepped out of the Gui Cang Hall, the power of heavenly punishment began to slowly gather.

However, this speed is slow enough for me to do what I need to do next.

He raised his right hand and slowly clenched his fist.

Behind him, the Guizang Hall trembled violently.

The patterns on the palace body lit up, and the light, a mixture of gray and dark gold, surged like a tide.

The palace doors opened silently, and a rich aura of blood surged out—the essence of blood collected by the Primordial Divine Sect over countless years.

Some were from enemies, some from fellow disciples, and some were obtained from slaying the Beast of the Abyss.

Blood-red light shot into the sky, and essence blood intertwined, merged, and burned in mid-air, transforming into a vast and boundless blood-red array.

The Gui Cang Hall trembled violently, and a gray-white light shot out from the center of the hall, disappearing into the blood-red array.

The next instant, the void suddenly shattered.

A vast and boundless phantom of a world slowly emerged from the crack.

Mountains and rivers, city walls and pavilions, fields and paths—everything is there, all shrouded in a gray and white atmosphere.

The phantom of the world continues to expand and grow.

Wherever it passed, the void stagnated, the laws of nature slowed down, and even the light dimmed.

“This is…” Li Miaoxuan’s gaze narrowed slightly.

“The Ancient Realm,” Gu Yuanqing said calmly, “He wants to bring the Ancient Realm here, just like the battlefield of the Divine Ruins back then, to engulf my Qian Yuan Realm!”

　Yes, the secrets of the ancient realm are almost all about to be revealed~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)