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Temple of the Immortal
The Immortal Divine Kingdom, its core territory.

A magnificent temple stands tall, its surface flowing with countless immortal runes, each rune containing the secrets of the birth and death of a world.

At this moment, dozens of deities stood solemnly inside the temple.

Many of the gods are now reporting on matters related to the current war between the two races.

On the throne, the illusory deity listened quietly.

This immortal being did not reveal its true form, but was shrouded in an eternal and immortal light.

The light appeared soft, yet it contained a powerful aura that commanded awe from all the gods.

No one could see his face clearly; they could only feel his all-seeing, all-knowing gaze.

Just as the other gods finished speaking, before the illusory god had even opened his mouth—

"despair."

A soft footstep sounded from outside the temple.

The footsteps were very light, so light that they were almost inaudible.

But to all the gods present, it sounded like a thunderclap in the chaos.

All the gods turned their heads at the same time, their gazes fixed on the entrance to the temple.

next moment.

A figure in black robes slowly stepped in.

He walked slowly, almost casually. Under the eternal divine light of the temple, his black robes did not reflect any luster; instead, they seemed to devour the light like a black hole.

His face was handsome but pale, and his eyes were as deep as an abyss. With each step he took, a chaotic lotus flower would naturally bloom in the void beneath his feet, supporting his figure.

But what truly terrified the gods was—

The moment this person stepped into the temple, all the countless immortal runes flowing within it trembled slightly.

It was as if his very existence was a slight disturbance to the immortal authority.

"who is he!"

"What a terrifying aura... I can't feel any pressure at all, so why is my soul trembling?"

"I've never seen such a being before... Could it be some powerful expert?"

The many gods were filled with surprise and doubt. They looked at each other and saw solemnity and incomprehension in each other's eyes.

Those who can enter this temple are at least at the level of top-tier gods.

The dozens of deities present almost represented the visible high-level power of the evil god clan.

Yet none of them recognized the man in black robes.

Even more bizarrely, this person, facing the entire hall of gods and the pressure of immortality, strolled around as if in a leisurely garden, calmly scanning the crowd before walking straight to the center of the temple.

The moment that gaze swept over them, many of the gods instinctively avoided looking.

It's not fear, but an instinct—like how ordinary people dare not look directly at the blazing sun.

The figure in black robes finally stopped in the center of the temple.

He slightly raised his head, looked at the immortal light on the throne, and slowly spoke, his voice calm and undisturbed.

"Tianji pays homage to the Immortal God Lord."

The words fell.

The entire temple fell into a deathly silence.

The expressions of all the gods froze at that moment.

The words "Heavenly Punishment" exploded in the minds of all the gods like two chaotic thunderclaps.

Heavenly Punishment!

This title is certainly not unfamiliar to these ancient deities who have lived for countless years.

Those who left their names on the Immortal Stele of Longevity.

They are the most powerful beings below the immortals in the evil god race.

Even the Grand Void God, who is also listed on the Immortal Stele of Longevity, is rumored to be weaker than the other party.

However, this being is secluded in the depths of chaos, and has not appeared for countless years.

"This is the Heavenly Punishment God Lord!"

An elderly deity gasped in a low voice, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

"As expected of someone who has reached the pinnacle of immortality, such strength is truly terrifying!"

Whispers spread among the priests, but soon fell silent.

Because the immortal light on the throne rippled slightly.

Immediately afterwards, a pressure a thousand times more terrifying than before swept across the entire temple like a chaotic tsunami.

"boom--!!"

The void groaned, the temple trembled, and countless immortal runes flashed wildly, attempting to stabilize this space.

But the pressure was terrifying, as if the weight of the entire chaos was concentrated there, threatening to crush everything present into dust.

"Pfft!"

Seven or eight weaker deities immediately succumbed to the pressure, kneeling on one knee as dense cracks appeared on their bodies, and golden divine blood seeped from their seven orifices.

They gritted their teeth and desperately channeled their divine power to resist, but their bodies were still trembling violently, as if they were about to collapse at any moment.

Even the top-tier gods were pale-faced, their foreheads beaded with cold sweat, and they had to exert all their power just to barely stand.

however--

In the center of the temple, the figure in black robes remained as upright as a pine tree.

The oppressive aura descended upon him like a tidal wave, yet it was like a gentle breeze brushing across a mountain, failing to even lift the hem of his robes.

He stood there quietly, as if he had existed since time immemorial, unmoved by the chaos, tides, and collapse of time and space.

This scene caused the pupils of all the gods to shrink sharply.

To remain so composed under the pressure of immortality is something that no ordinary top-tier god-lord could achieve.

Time seemed to have passed for a long time, yet it also seemed to have only been a moment.

Finally, the terrifying pressure receded like a tide.

The immortal light on the throne dimmed slightly, and the voice of the Void God Lord rang out, carrying a rare hint of appreciation.

"It's been many years. It seems your skills have improved quite a bit."

The sound was calm, yet it resonated with the laws of the entire temple.

The God of Heavenly Punishment nodded slightly.

"I receive the auspicious words of the immortal divine lord."

Neither humble nor arrogant, just right.

The Void God continued, "Judging from your perfect Daoist aura, you have already reached the realm of perfection. You are not far from that step."

Given the right opportunity, within billions of years, one might hope to achieve immortality.

When these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was shocked!

Within billions of years, it is hoped that it can achieve immortality!
what does this mean?
This means that the God of Heavenly Punishment has reached the pinnacle of half-immortality, and may even have begun to attempt to take that final half-step.

Such beings, even if they haven't truly taken that step yet, possess strength far beyond what ordinary god-kings can imagine. No wonder they can remain so composed under the pressure of immortality.

Many of the gods who looked at the God of Heavenly Punishment had changed from initial shock to deep awe, and even a hint of jealousy.

immortal--

That is a realm that countless gods dream of but can never reach in their lifetime.

The Heavenly Punishment God Lord did not show the slightest pride because of this comment; he simply said calmly.

"The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties, and the realm of immortality is mysterious and profound. Whether one can take that step is still unknown."

He paused for a moment, then changed the subject and got straight to the point.

"I have heard that a monstrous talent has emerged among the human race. He has defeated the Grand Void God Lord after only tens of millions of years of cultivation. May I ask the Immortal God Lord, is this true?"

His gaze was fixed on the throne, his tone calm, yet carrying an air of unyielding authority.

The illusory god was not angered by the slightly questioning tone; his light flickered slightly, and his voice remained calm.

"You're right."

"This boy is named Gu Qingfeng, a peerless genius that the human race has only seen once in billions of years."

He ascended from the lower realm, and in just tens of millions of years, he rose from a mortal to the realm of immortals, founded the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty, and proclaimed himself the Xuantian Immortal Emperor.

Its rise to power was unprecedented in history, and its strength among those of the same level was also inconceivable. The Void God Lord paused, a complex emotion seemingly flowing within his light.

"I have tried twice, but I have failed to kill him!"

The voice of the illusory deity was very calm, as if he were stating something that had nothing to do with him.

But every word struck the heart of the God of Heavenly Punishment like a heavy hammer.

Throughout the entire history of the Endless Immortal Realm, there are very few Celestial Venerables who can achieve this.

And each of them eventually became the strongest person to suppress an era, and some even stepped into immortality.

"Now, the Human Race's Purple Star Immortal Court has clearly stated its support for this child."

"You are also aware of the agreements governing the Immortal level. Without sufficient justification, Immortals are forbidden from personally intervening in battle; otherwise, it will trigger a full-scale Immortal War with unimaginable consequences."

The light of the Illusory God Lord turned slightly towards the Heavenly Punishment God Lord.

"Therefore, I sent the Heavenly Demon God to find you, hoping that you would take action to suppress this child and sever the destiny of this generation of the human race."

After listening quietly, a genuine emotion finally flickered in the eyes of the Heavenly Punishment God.

It wasn't fear, nor anger, but a burning desire for something new.

"To be able to survive from the hands of the immortals—"

He repeated it in a low voice, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"In that case, this boy's strength is indeed not simple. Just for this reason alone, it was worth the trip I made in person."

A fighting spirit began to rise in his eyes.

The fighting spirit wasn't violent, but rather like a flame at the bottom of an abyss, cold and pure, causing the surrounding void to subtly distort.

however--

"Now is not the time to take action."

The voice of the Illusory God interrupted the thoughts of the Heavenly Punishment God.

The God of Heavenly Punishment frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

"What do you mean by that, Immortal? Do you think I am not enough to suppress this child?"

There was already a hint of sharpness in his words.

Many deities secretly broke out in a cold sweat.

To dare speak like this in front of an immortal, this Heavenly Punishment God Lord is rather arrogant.

But the Void God Lord was not angered; the light remained calm.

"It's not that I don't trust you, but that the strength of that Xuan Tian Immortal Emperor far exceeds your imagination."

While the intervention of the Heavenly Emperor Ziwei was a factor in my failure to kill him despite my two attempts, his own strength had indeed reached a considerable level.

"Even if it were an ancient god on the Immortal Stele of Longevity, it would be extremely difficult for him to suppress and kill it on his own."

The Heavenly Punishment God's eyes narrowed.

The Void God Lord continued, "Therefore, besides you, I have sent messages to other ancient gods who left their names on the Immortal Stele of Longevity, and they are on their way."

"Once the other divine lords have gathered, you should then proceed to the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty and swiftly annihilate them. That would be the most foolproof plan."

"In this battle, we must win, we cannot afford to lose. If we miss our first strike and this boy becomes wary, killing him will be as difficult as climbing to heaven."

After he finished speaking, the temple fell into a deathly silence.

However, the expression on the face of the God of Heavenly Punishment turned completely somber at this moment.

A flash of anger crossed his eyes, and his voice turned icy: "Immortal, do you mean that I am inferior to Gu Qingfeng and that I need to join forces with others to deal with a junior who has only cultivated for tens of millions of years?"

The dissatisfaction in these words was made no attempt to conceal.

Many of the gods were horrified.

This Heavenly Punishment God is too arrogant!

How dare you question such an immortal strategy!
But the illusory god remained unperturbed.

The light rippled slightly, and his voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

"This is a matter of great importance. This time, we must strike with a single, decisive blow and not allow any accidents."

The illusory god paused, his tone softening slightly.

"You have just returned from the depths of chaos, so you can rest and recuperate within the Divine Kingdom to restore your strength and await the arrival of the other Divine Lords."

This is an order.

A command belonging to immortality!
The God of Heavenly Punishment fell silent.

He stood there, his black robes fluttering without wind, the void around him subtly distorting, as if countless worlds were being created and destroyed within him.

a long time.

He slowly raised his head, took a deep look at the immortal light on the throne, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

Finally, he nodded, his voice regaining its calm:
"it is good."

"At that time, I will see whether Gu Qingfeng's strength is really as powerful as the Immortal said."

After saying that, he didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

The figure in black robes walked further and further away, eventually disappearing into the chaos outside the temple.

Only after his figure completely disappeared did the tense atmosphere in the temple ease slightly.

On the throne, the light of the Void God Lord rippled slightly, and a barely audible sigh escaped: "After all these years, you are still so arrogant."

"However, with this fighting spirit, perhaps we can really take that step."

There was a rare hint of anticipation in his voice.

Upon hearing this, the gods exchanged glances, and suddenly understood.

It turned out to be the case.

It's not that the Void God Lord has become magnanimous, but rather that the Heavenly Punishment God Lord's identity, strength, and even potential have already earned him enough respect and tolerance from the immortals.

An ancient deity who has the potential to reach immortality is far more valuable than an ordinary deity.

……

The gaze of the Void God Lord fell upon the Heavenly Demon God Lord on one side of the temple.

"You did a good job in finding the God of Heavenly Punishment this time."

The Heavenly Demon God immediately bowed and said, "This is my duty."

The light of the Illusory God Lord swept slightly over the Heavenly Demon God Lord, as if scrutinizing him: "I see that your qi and blood are weak. Did you suffer any injuries on the way?"

The Heavenly Demon Lord felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that he could not hide it from the Immortal Eye, and immediately replied respectfully.

"Your Majesty, when I went to the depths of the Chaos to find the God of Heavenly Punishment, I was attacked by a Chaos Beast at the half-step Immortal level. Although I repelled it, I also suffered some injuries."

He cleverly embellished the facts, avoiding directly stating that he had fled in disarray, thus saving face to some extent.

Sure enough, many gods looked on in surprise as soon as he said this.

To survive an attack by a half-immortal beast, this Heavenly Demon Lord is even stronger than I imagined.

The illusory god nodded slightly, seemingly not delving into the matter.

He flicked his finger.

A golden light shot out from the radiance and landed in front of the Heavenly Demon God, transforming into a golden elixir the size of a dragon's eye.

The surface of the elixir is surrounded by nine natural Dao patterns, each resembling a real dragon swimming.

The moment the elixir appeared, the entire temple was filled with a refreshing and unique fragrance. Many gods felt their minds clear and their old wounds showed signs of healing after just a whiff of it.

"This is the Immortal Dragon Blood Pill, a divine pill made from the essence blood of a half-step immortal beast as the main ingredient, and it took a long time to refine."

With this elixir, your injuries will be fully restored!

The voice of the Void God Lord was calm, yet it made all the other God Lords show envy.

Immortal Dragon Blood Pill!
This is a true treasure.

Even for top-tier deities, this is an opportunity that is rare and hard to come by.

The Heavenly Demon God Lord trembled all over, his eyes bursting with uncontrollable ecstasy.

He accepted the elixir with both hands and bowed deeply: "Thank you for the gift from the Immortal God. I will repay your grace with my life!"

The Void God Lord said calmly:

"Take good care of your wounds. After I kill Gu Qingfeng, I will have a great use for you."

"Yes!"

The Heavenly Demon Lord respectfully withdrew, clutching the Immortal Dragon Blood Pill in his hand, feeling that all his efforts over the years had been worthwhile. (End of Chapter)