The end of Gaowu: Becoming stronger from not practicing

After becoming an Immortal Emperor, Zhang Lingfeng had many things to do.

Now, his every word and action is closely related to the laws of nature, and he can determine the cause and effect of others. He has also become much more cautious in his actions.

First, he summoned all those he could protect to the Boundless Starfield.

Back in the lower world, Zhuang Bihao regarded Zhang Lingfeng as a potential rival and wanted to gain the Little Golden Dragon's approval through Zhang Lingfeng.

Later, he promptly abandoned the darkness and embraced the light, enabling Zhang Lingfeng to cultivate immortal energy and attain the Dao of Human Immortal in the lower world. For this reason, the two agreed to meet in the upper world.

Zhuang Bihao wanted to guide Zhang Lingfeng.

Unfortunately it didn't work out.

After Zhang Lingfeng entered Zixiao City and became a member of the Wang family, he met Zhuang Bihao in Tianshen Valley.

At that time, Zhuang Bihao joined the Red Mansion in order to become an Earth Immortal. He became a halberd bearer in the Red Mansion and had a very miserable life. The master of the Red Mansion almost died in the Valley of the Gods.

The ship crashed.

After following Zhang Lingfeng for a period of time, Zhuang Bihao returned to the Red Mansion.

Because his indenture was in the Red Mansion.

At that time, Zhang Lingfeng's abilities were simply insufficient to help Zhuang Bihao.

After returning to the Red Mansion, Zhuang Bihao's strength improved, but he was still just a halberd bearer.

At this moment, Zhang Lingfeng has attained the Dao of Immortal Emperor. Because he is not a being from the Blackwater Star Region, he is unaware that Zhang Lingfeng has become an Immortal Emperor.

Although Zhang Lingfeng's killing of the Nine Yang Immortal Emperor and his confrontation with the White Ocean Immortal Emperor in the Boundless Starfield caused a great stir in the Upper World.

However, as the halberd bearer of the Dream of the Red Chamber, Zhuang Bihao's social circle was very small.

During this time, he had been busy cultivating, as if in seclusion, detached from worldly affairs, and knew very little about the world. He was unaware that Zhang Lingfeng had this extraordinary encounter.

However, the truth cannot be hidden forever.

The news of Zhang Lingfeng killing the Nine Yang Immortal Emperor, such a momentous event, slowly reached Zhuang Bihao's ears.

"Proving the Dao to become an Immortal Emperor!"

"Gulu!"

Zhuang Bihao was dumbfounded.

He sold himself into the Red Mansion because he lacked the right opportunity and had no choice but to join it.

Zhuang Bihao thought he would have a chance after meeting Zhang Lingfeng in Zixiao City. In fact, Zhang Lingfeng had already become a level four Soul Yuan Master and had also given guidance to Zhuang Bihao.

But Zhuang Bihao's indenture was in the Red Mansion, and he needed to redeem himself.

Logically, Zhuang Bihao should have regained his freedom, but Zhang Lingfeng left Zixiao City and was pursued by Baiyang Immortal Lord. He entered the Wuji Star Domain and was besieged by the Ninety-Six Immortal Lords.

A series of events left Zhuang Bi with no choice but to continue staying in the Red Mansion.

So even now, Zhuang Bihao is doing very poorly.

He has not yet attained the status of a Celestial Immortal.

Among the group of halberd bearers in the Dream of the Red Chamber, he was considered a minor leader, but he was often overlooked.

These halberd bearers, after finishing their work, would gather together and mainly chat about gossip.

Because Zhuang Bihao was very diligent and had been in a state of cultivation, he didn't know much about the outside world.

Otherwise, these mediocre people who sold themselves into the Red Mansion were mainly seeking stability. After work, they would gather together to gossip or drink.

Work done for today.

Zhuang Bihao lamented the ruthlessness of fate.

I want to lie down and relax, to stop having this obsession, and to break through my cultivation level.

"The Nine Suns Immortal Emperor had only been an Immortal Emperor for six thousand years, and I never expected him to die in the Boundless Starfield."

"I heard that Immortal Emperor Lingfeng ascended from the lower world to the upper world in less than a thousand years."

"The rumor is that it will be less than five hundred years."

"It's truly terrifying."

"Only someone like Immortal Emperor Lingfeng could easily attain the Immortal Emperor realm."

……

Everyone was talking about Zhang Lingfeng killing the Nine Yang Immortal Emperor, and many other things that happened in the Boundless Star Domain. When the news reached them, the situation became somewhat absurd.

The story of Zhang Lingfeng obtaining the divine dragon's fortune is being described in increasingly outrageous terms.

There are even rumors that Zhang Lingfeng is also a member of the Dragon Clan, and that he was born of the Heavenly Dao.

But every life that mentions Zhang Lingfeng is filled with awe and respect.

In their eyes, the Immortal Emperor is a supreme being who can control the Heavenly Dao, punish all living beings on behalf of the Heavenly Dao, calculate the cause and effect of all living beings, sever the cycle of reincarnation, cut off cause and effect, and is omnipotent.

Even though these cultivators possessed the strength of Immortal Lords, they dared not despise Immortal Emperors.

That's why the entire Upper World was in an uproar when Zhang Lingfeng shattered the will of Immortal Emperor Baiyang. People suddenly realized that the Immortal Emperor might not be invincible.

But such an idea disappeared within a few days.

Even though Zhang Lingfeng had once despised the Immortal Emperor, he dared to provoke the Immortal Emperor Baiyang before he became an Immortal Emperor, setting an example for all living beings.

But nowadays people dare not despise him.

On the contrary, they felt that Zhang Lingfeng was destined by heaven, and only those powerful individuals who could become Immortal Emperors would dare to disregard them.

Zhang Lingfeng's current situation, far from being seen as disrespectful to Baiyang Immortal Emperor, has instead become a significant omen for him to become an Immortal Emperor.

This leads people to believe that Zhang Lingfeng's initial disdain for Bai Yang Immortal Emperor stemmed from his perception of himself as an Immortal Emperor, and that he was treating Bai Yang Immortal Emperor as an equal.

Only with such ambition and confidence can one attain the Dao of Immortal Emperor and control the Boundless Star Domain.

"Lingfeng Immortal Emperor?"

"Zhang Lingfeng!"

Hearing the commotion, Zhuang Bihao stepped forward and spoke.

"How dare you address the Immortal Emperor Lingfeng by his name? Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"

One of the halberd-wielding guards stood up and angrily rebuked them.

The Immortal Emperor's name must not be revealed.

The power of the Celestial Emperor is omnipresent.

Zhuang Bihao revealed Zhang Lingfeng's formidable reputation. If I were to step forward and teach Zhuang Bihao a lesson, I might gain Zhang Lingfeng's favor. If he were to offer me even a little protection or provide me with a little convenience in the cycle of cause and effect, I could have a completely different life.

"Is it really him?"

"Zhang Lingfeng has attained the Dao of Immortal Emperor?"

Zhuang Bihao stared blankly at the man and said.

He also knew something about Zhang Lingfeng offending Baiyang Immortal Emperor, being hunted down by Baiyang Immortal Emperor's disciples, and later hiding in the Wuji Starfield, but not much.

Because that was not a battle I could participate in.

Fearing being implicated, Zhuang Bihao always pretended not to know. Even if he occasionally overheard something, he would act like a fool and walk away to avoid getting involved.

He was stunned when he suddenly learned that Zhang Lingfeng had actually attained the Dao of Immortal Emperor and killed the Nine Yang Immortal Emperor.

"How dare you! Do you know what you're doing?"

The man was furious and reached out to slap Zhuang Bihao.

"Zhang Lingfeng is my friend."

Zhuang Bihao, watching the descending hand, said rudely, "We've met in the lower world, we're friends. I promised him I would guide him in the upper world. I even saw him in Zixiao City, but back then..."

Zhuang Bihao seemed to have been given a lot to say.

"You're delusional. How could Immortal Emperor Lingfeng possibly have a friend like you? If you dare to spout nonsense again, I will never forgive you."

Although the person was still angry, their tone had softened considerably.

“This guy did indeed ascend from the lower world over a thousand years ago. He has descended to the lower realm many times, but he is dull-witted. How could someone like that possibly know Immortal Emperor Lingfeng?”

"That must be nonsense."

"Everyone, don't pay him any attention. What if what he says is..."

"It can't be true."

"Stay away from him, this is the Baiyang Star Region."

……

The guards were discussing amongst themselves.

They had originally intended to teach Zhuang Bihao a lesson, but seeing how convincingly Zhuang Bihao spoke, they couldn't help but murmur among themselves. Their intention in teaching Zhuang Bihao a lesson was to curry favor with Zhang Lingfeng.

However, if we teach Zhuang Bihao a lesson, we might offend Zhang Lingfeng and incur serious negative consequences, which would be a loss that outweighs the gain.

So they all avoided it.

"My friend has become an Immortal Emperor! He has attained the Dao of Immortal Emperor!"

Zhuang Bihao kept grinning foolishly.

"I can stay in the Baiyang Starfield. I want to leave here and go on a mission."

Zhuang Bihao muttered to himself.

He decided to quit being a halberd bearer.

He wanted to leave the Baiyang Starfield by carrying out the mission of the Red Mansion, and go to the Wuji Starfield to find Zhang Lingfeng. If Zhang Lingfeng really became an Immortal Emperor, he would definitely not forget him.

He imagined it to himself.

"Follow the host to the Divine Wind Star Region."

"it is good."

"I would like to go."

A few days later, after making inquiries, Zhuang Bihao learned that the lord who had been injured in the Heavenly God Valley was preparing to go to the Divine Wind Star Region to collect medicine.

The Divine Wind Starfield is a rather chaotic starfield.

It is quite dangerous, but also full of opportunities.

Zhang Lingfeng killed Bai Yang Immortal Lord in the Divine Wind Starfield and crushed Bai Yang Immortal Emperor's will avatar, startling all life in the world above.

Zhuang Bihao also knew about this.

He knew that this was the Baiyang Star Region. Even if Zhang Lingfeng became an Immortal Emperor, he could not easily descend here, and even if he did, he could not take him away.

It should be noted that the Baiyang Starfield is the Daoist temple of the Baiyang Immortal Emperor.

Let alone Zhang Lingfeng who has just become an Immortal Emperor, even an existence like the Soul Emperor would suffer if he encountered the White Ocean Immortal Emperor in the White Ocean Starfield.

This time, Zhuang Bihao finally became bold.

He longed for an opportunity and a promotion.

Finally, after half a year, they left the Baiyang Starfield and, following the Master of the Red Mansion, boarded a luxurious ship and headed to the Shenfeng Starfield.

Although he was friends with Zhang Lingfeng, his life was too insignificant, and he couldn't possibly attract the attention of Baiyang Immortal Emperor.

Otherwise, if Baiyang Immortal Emperor discovered this, and knew that killing Zhuang Bihao would make Zhang Lingfeng feel guilty and sad, he would definitely carry it out.

Now, not only has he suffered a great loss, but several of his Immortal Lord disciples have also been trapped in the Boundless Star Domain by Zhang Lingfeng.

The Wuji Starfield and several nearby starfields have become forbidden zones for the lives of his disciples, the Immortal Emperor Baiyang.

He not only lost face, but also suffered significant losses and encountered numerous adverse consequences.

He spent a great deal of effort cultivating at least ninety-six immortal lords, but in the end, it all came to nothing.

One can only imagine how angry and aggrieved Baiyang Immortal Emperor felt.

The ships finally left the White Ocean star system.

Zhuang Bihao also became bolder.

As a halberd bearer, he had the opportunity to meet the master of the Red Chamber.

Today, he continued to stand at the entrance of the Red Mansion. When the Red Mansion owner dismissed everyone, including him, he knelt down and reported, "Master, I have important matters to report."

"Reporting?"

"Say!"

The owner of the Red Mansion is a genuine immortal lord.

He almost died in the Valley of the Gods that day, but unexpectedly, he later had a fortuitous encounter, and his immortal essence increased significantly.

The Red Mansion is a major organization in the Upper World, equivalent to the Shadow Alliance.

There are many masters of the Red Mansion, and this particular master can only represent one of the masters of the White Ocean Star Region.

"Please take me to the Boundless Star Region."

Zhuang Bihai mustered his courage and said.

"Did I hear that right? You, a mere halberd bearer, dare to ask me to take you to the Boundless Star Domain? Are you perhaps the reincarnation of an Immortal Emperor?"

The owner of the Red Mansion, Yu Ruyi, snorted coldly.

If she hadn't known that Zhuang Bihao had been in the Red Chamber for many years and had always been her lover, she would have killed him with a single blow long ago.

"Yes."

"Oh, no."

“My friend has become an Immortal Emperor, and I want to go see him.”

Zhuang Bihao hurriedly explained.

He only has the cultivation level of a terrestrial immortal.

The Divine Wind Starfield is too far from the Boundless Starfield.

Furthermore, due to past negative karma, there was no teleportation array to enter the Boundless Star Domain, and Zhuang Bihao was worried that he would die at the hands of the Tribulation Cultivator before even reaching the Boundless Star Domain.

Therefore, they sought the protection of a jade ruyi.

"What did you say?"

Yu Ruyi was even more shocked, thinking she had misheard.

"Reporting to the Lord, Zhang Lingfeng and I are friends. When I met him in the world below, he was just a ruler of the Blackwater Starfield and had not yet obtained the power of immortal essence."

then……"

Zhuang Bihao recalled the past.

For some reason, when this matter was brought up, Zhuang Bihao actually stood up on his own initiative, and no longer treated Yu Ruyi with the same respect as before.

On the contrary, they were full of confidence.

"Is this true?"

Yu Ruyi exclaimed in shock.

She didn't know Zhuang Bihao's past, but when Zhuang Bihao mentioned Zhang Lingfeng's name, he didn't hesitate at all. And it wasn't disrespectful; he genuinely believed that he and Zhang Lingfeng were friends and that Zhang Lingfeng had given him his approval.

They are not afraid of damaging the majesty of Heaven, nor are they afraid of being punished by Heaven.

"It's absolutely true. As long as you can take me into the Boundless Star Domain, when I meet my friend, I will definitely ask him to grant you a great opportunity."

Zhuang Bihao said earnestly.

Yu Ruyi looked at Zhuang Bihao in disbelief.

She was truly envious and jealous of Zhuang Bihao's unexpected good fortune, though she couldn't verify whether what Zhuang Bihao said was 100% true.

But Yu Ruyi already believed it to be 90%.

Because every living being will feel awe and fear when facing the Celestial Emperor.

Zhuang Bihao addressed Zhang Lingfeng by his given name, and the surrounding laws did not react, clearly indicating that he did not show any disrespect to Zhang Lingfeng.

There's nothing disrespectful about the way friends address each other.

This indirectly suggests that Zhuang Bihao and Zhang Lingfeng may indeed be friends. Furthermore, Zhuang Bihao is merely a lowly Earth Immortal cultivator and a lowly servant in the Red Chamber. How could he dare to play tricks on him, let alone use Zhang Lingfeng's name?

She remembered that after Zhuang Bihao entered the Red Mansion, he had always been honest and diligent in his cultivation. Even after the ships in the Heavenly God Valley were destroyed and he lost contact with the Red Mansion, he eventually ran back on his own.

He also mentioned earlier that he met Zhang Lingfeng in Tianshen Valley and why he later ran back to the Red Mansion.

The logic is questionable.

"I'm heading to the Divine Wind Starfield this time, and it just so happens to be on my way. Regardless of whether you and Immortal Emperor Lingfeng are friends or not, I promise you I'll send you to the Boundless Starfield. As for what you said, if Immortal Emperor Lingfeng is truly your friend, that would be for the best."

Yu Ruyi said meaningfully.

"Thank you, OP."

Zhuang Bihao cupped his hands in greeting.

Since he is a friend of the Immortal Emperor, there is no need to kneel and bow all the time, otherwise it would damage Zhang Lingfeng's reputation.

Seeing his reaction, Yu Ru's resolve hardened.

(Thanks to Pingfan Shuhuangke for the 500 Qidian Coins reward!)

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