The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 114 Chaos Arises in the Divine Land, Boundless Heavenly Venerable

A divine land beyond the realm appears, and a host of sages from the stars arrive.

A single message and a single portal created an event second only to the Great Battle of the Underworld.

The appearance of the Golden Crow Clan of Huosang Star, the God Clan of Tongtian Star, and many rogue cultivators from beyond the realms has made the Beidou region increasingly complex and turbulent.

Moreover, celestial palaces, temples, and grotto-heavens have appeared outside the realm, and powerful figures have arrived, setting up their palaces in the starry sky. Although they have not set foot in the Five Realms, they look down from high above, which displeases many powerful figures in the Big Dipper.

“In the Big Dipper Starfield, no one can control everything. Even a Quasi-Emperor cannot act recklessly, let alone a Great Sage!” A royal ancestor snorted in dissatisfaction, feeling that these people were too arrogant and did not take the powerful forces of the Five Domains seriously.

Some of the more radical ancestral kings even wanted to take action and directly blast those palaces in the outer heavens down. What were they? Did they even deserve to be associated with them?
Under such circumstances, the atmosphere in Beidou became increasingly tense, almost suffocating. This period of time was like the calm before the storm. However, many people clearly knew that the reason why the saints from beyond the realm dared to rush over was because all races had been greatly weakened!

In that battle, one Great Sage perished, two Great Sages were crippled, and all the other Great Sages were severely injured and unable to fight, requiring a hundred years to recover. In addition, more than two hundred Sages and thirty-three Sage Kings perished, and each major race lost 20% of its members. This trauma forced all races to begin recuperating and hibernating for a period of time.

Therefore, the deterrent power of the Big Dipper is greatly reduced for all the saints in the universe, and even those royal families are not so untouchable.

After all, the strongest combatant cannot take action; at most, only the Saint King can wield the ultimate divine weapon, which greatly expands the scope for planning.

"Hmm, it's finally not deserted anymore, it's gradually becoming lively. I believe the future will be even more exciting." In the star field, someone drifted in, wearing battle armor made of refined Great Luo Silver, standing on a divine light platform, revealing a human face. He was a middle-aged man from another life star field.

Many beings of all races were astonished. This was definitely a powerful human expert from beyond the realm. It seemed that the human race in the depths of the starry sky was not weak at all, and was worthy of fear.

"Primordial Lake, heh, you're really lucky. We can postpone settling accounts with you for now." A Great Sage of the Holy Spirit lineage appeared, his face icy cold. He was actually a Holy Spirit transformed from the Nine Heavens Azure Jade. As the origin of the legendary sacred material, he was naturally incredibly powerful, but it was also difficult for him to break through his own limitations and achieve a higher Quasi-Emperor realm.

Upon seeing this group of people appear, the ancestral kings of each clan frowned, unwilling to provoke them. Although this lineage was small in number, they were all powerful and fiercely protective of their own, and would fight to the death. It seemed that Primordial Lake was now in real trouble.

"Interesting. Experts from all over the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river." A powerful figure has also arrived on the Golden Serpent Ancient Star. He is a saint from the Teng Serpent lineage, who is from the same lineage as the Teng Serpent Great Saint who was resurrected in the Underworld. Fortunately, it was just a personal grudge rather than a blood debt of the clan, so the Golden Cave did not make a move to seek revenge on him.

Unexpectedly, in a remote corner, the forces of the underworld also appeared. A sage arrived, coldly glanced in the direction of the Big Dipper, and then disappeared without a trace.

Their arrival seemed to further confirm the wonders of the Chaos Divine Land, bringing smiles to the faces of many who arrived, who felt that an opportunity was at hand.

“Anything related to those who have attained enlightenment is indeed very attractive.” Wang Hongwu looked around and found that even some star regions he had never heard of had people coming, such as the Xiaoyao Ancient Star Region, the Changsheng Ancient Star Region, and the Wuliang Ancient Star Region. They were all more or less related to those who had attained enlightenment, but many of them had declined and were about to disappear into the past.

Just then, he caught sight of an acquaintance, immediately put away the dragon chariot, and transformed into the appearance of the Heavenly Dragon King.

"This is a divine gate, very unstable. Where does it lead? Is it really the path to immortality?" There, the Qiankang Ancestral King of the Myriad Dragon Nest also appeared. He had not perished in the previous battle, but instead benefited from the misfortune and broke through to the Saint King level. Now he can be said to have achieved his wish.

Upon seeing Wang Hongwu, they smiled broadly and rushed over, flanking him and attracting considerable attention.

It turned out that His Highness of the Myriad Dragon Nest had arrived... The saints suddenly realized and became secretly wary. This was someone not to be trifled with. If they disagreed, he might even bring out the Myriad Dragon Bell. After all, the Myriad Dragon Nest had stood up for him before, so his importance was self-evident.

After careful observation, Duan De said, "Even if this is not a divine gate, it is a portal left behind by an ancient venerable from the mythological era, leading to a supreme chaotic divine land. It has been reopened after the endless years since the master's death. The wisps of aura are the remnants of those who have attained the Dao, and there is also a hint of incense and vows."

His deduction was accepted by many people because such things had happened in ancient times. If one could enter, it would surely be a great opportunity, and perhaps one could even obtain the ancient scriptures and divine weapons of the Heavenly Venerable!
"Indeed, if the Celestial Venerable had a successor, this Chaotic Divine Land would not have been adrift without a master. Since it was not discovered for so long and only emerged now, it means that it left its legacy there, waiting for a destined person to appear!"

"Hiss, a perfectly intact Celestial Venerable Dao Weapon, and supreme scriptures too? Add to that Chaotic Divine Land and countless resources, and it might just create a new royal family!"

People immediately perked up. The thought of the possible opportunities and good fortune made them so excited that they roared and rushed over.

Gazing at this scene, Wang Hongwu unconsciously activated the "Previous Word Secret" and began to deduce the future. Scenes appeared before his eyes, and there were even traces of the mythical era surging within them. Finally, he let out a long breath, and the seven-colored divine light between his brows faded as he said, "I saw a divine land in the future, and there were indeed remnants of the ancient Heavenly Venerable, but it gave me a warning sign. This matter is very unusual."

Hearing this, Duan De laughed and said, "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, it's alright, it's alright. What are we afraid of with our bodies? At worst, we can just throw in a couple of avatars. We won't feel bad if something happens."

That's true... Wang Hongwu nodded upon hearing this. Even if his Dao Body perished inside, it wouldn't prevent him from reappearing in the outside world using digital secrets. It was truly a powerful tool for navigating the path. So he followed the group and rushed forward.

One day, two days... ten days passed, and the so-called Divine Gate finally appeared once again.

Outside the still dimly lit celestial realm, various strange phenomena and ever-changing weather were on display, almost defying the heavens. These were mythical creatures surrounding the divine gate.

Dragons and phoenixes sing in harmony, unicorns leap and tigers roar, the Vermilion Bird flies alongside the Golden Crow, the Transformation Serpent and the Black Tortoise rise together, and deities roam freely in the nine heavens. Auspicious light, like clouds rising into the sky, and auspicious colors, dazzle the eyes.

"This is quite impressive." Wang Hongwu clicked his tongue in amazement. At least the divine land couldn't be faked. Duan De, on the other hand, stared intently at the divine gate, as if sensing something. He occasionally revealed a familiar yet puzzled expression, seemingly not understanding the actions of the master of this divine land.

Whoosh! In the next moment, a Saint King wielding a legendary holy weapon struck, stirring up a cosmic tide that swept across the area like a hurricane. Mist rose, revealing a mysterious world where flowing springs and divine light swayed together, waterfalls danced with phoenixes, and strange cliffs and rocks rose up, with purple mist rising and exotic beasts lying in wait. There were also large areas of lush green hills, shrouded in rosy mist.

Someone leaped forward and actually passed through it, stepping onto that wild and desolate land. He excitedly roared to the sky, "It's really divine land!"

The crowd was in an uproar, but just as they were about to follow, the divine passage suddenly closed, leaving them furious and missing out on their chance to seize this opportunity.

"Damn it! How could it be shut down so quickly, allowing a mere half-saint to gain such a fortune!"

"If only I hadn't been so cautious, I would have just barged in!"

“Those who were just watching are about to get restless. The passage is real, and the land inside is genuine sacred soil. Quickly return to your tribe and inform the chief to make preparations.”

This was undoubtedly explosive news, and experts from all races spread it rapidly. They even brought out clan leaders and veteran elders who were in seclusion, which further unsettled the saints. Many experts flew to the outer realms.

Whether it's an abandoned path to immortality or a chaotic divine land, it will be a great opportunity. Whoever can enter may ascend to heaven in one step.

A great battle was inevitable. Whenever this divine gate appeared, a great storm would surely follow, and many bloody incidents would occur.

Two days later, the divine gate reappeared. The sage king of the primeval lake chased after it with his ancient imperial weapon, but the gate seemed to be sentient and fled in an instant, just missing him.

That wasn't the end of it. The arriving Holy Spirit lineage attacked him fiercely, and a great battle broke out. If it weren't for the ancient imperial weapon's power, Primordial Lake would have been in grave danger. This incident attracted a lot of attention, allowing another lucky person to enter the divine land.

Haha! A divine saint from the Tongtian Starfield entered and burst into unrestrained laughter, as if he had discovered something extremely exciting, even shouting out the words "Immortal Spiritual Qi".

"There really is an abandoned path to immortality, otherwise why would they be so overjoyed? They even discovered immortal spiritual energy!"

The heroes were excited, their eyes red with rage, all vying for the divine gate. They searched for this elusive portal beyond the realm, leading to many terrifying and bloody battles.

Wang Hongwu and Duan De witnessed all of this like spectators. Ordinary cultivators were no match for them; they were instantly reduced to blood mist upon entering. Even saints were severely injured. The main force vying for power was the Saint King.

In a secluded corner, where no one knew of their presence, as more and more living beings vanished, the patterns beneath the Immortal Transformation Pool grew ever brighter, brimming with vitality and radiating a dazzling immortal light. Divine gates also appeared more and more frequently. Finally, on this day, they made their move.

His true form vanished into the void, and the Heavenly Dragon King, transformed from the body of the departed me, stepped out, bringing one of Duan De's avatars to the gate of divinity. Holy light surged around them, but it was swallowed up by the divine fire spewed out by the Immortal-Slaying Gourd. The power of that supreme artifact swept across the entire field, no less than the power of an ultimate divine weapon, causing many experts to retreat, their faces showing fear.

"That's the divine fire of the ninth level of Sunset Ridge, capable of burning even saints to death, yet the Heavenly Dragon King managed to obtain it!" "He's so young, yet he's also vying for the fortune here?"

People were astonished and even some sage kings intervened, violently extinguishing the flames. However, the Qian Kang sage king, who had broken through to this realm, intervened and briefly stopped them.

This brief opening allowed the two to approach the divine gate and step onto the threshold.

As the unscrupulous Taoist priest broke the array, the entrance revealed a void that merged with the dark universe. Celestial light flowed out, and a thunderous sound came from behind the door, where a waterfall cascaded down.

"This is the Chaos Waterfall!" Everyone exclaimed in surprise, their eyes widening at the sight of such a magnificent spectacle.

For cultivators, chaos is a precious thing. If one can refine it, one can transform the malevolent energy of magical treasures and reveal the secrets of the Heavenly Dao. However, few people can utilize it. Only those who reach the Saint Realm can absorb it and refine their bodies.

“The aura of chaos! There are traces left by the Celestial Venerables of the mythical era here!” Duan De made a definite judgment. Shi Wo Dao Shen remained silent, and pulled the fat Taoist priest into the divine land in front of them. They immediately sensed a sense of vicissitude and magnificence, and endless spiritual energy rushed towards them.

This chaotic divine land has not dried up; it remains magnificent, surpassing the outside world, and is a treasure land for cultivation.

The majestic Ling Mountain, the lush Divine Valley, the jade-like streams, the clear Divine Spring, and the ancient herbs growing in the crevices of the rocks all stir the heart.

Living in seclusion here would be the perfect thing.

"Could it really be the place of inheritance left behind by the ancient Celestial Venerable?"

Upon seeing this scene, Wang Hongwu and Duan De exchanged a glance, revealing a strange expression. They then strode forward again, since they were here in human form and wouldn't feel bad if they perished.

"I saw it! The Heavenly Dragon King set foot on the Chaos Divine Land, where there are countless immortal mountains and many ancient, exotic bloodlines, all of whom are saints!"

A sage king was shocked and couldn't help but cry out in surprise, for he had witnessed a change.

The actions of Wang Hongwu and Duan De indirectly provoked these powerful individuals, driving them to madness.

As for the Sage King Qiankang, he watched Wang Hongwu's disappearing figure and slowly breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that the young master had broken in. This old man of his was no longer asking for such things. He was already satisfied with breaking through to the Sage King realm.

He returned to the Dragon Nest, intending to report the matter, when he saw a surge of supreme power soaring into the sky and crashing towards the Divine Gate, attempting to immobilize it.

It turns out that the descendants of the Eight Gods have made their move!
This scene stunned everyone, and they hurriedly retreated. That was an extremely forbidden artifact, its destructive power was too terrifying, and even a Saint King would not want to get involved with it.

But the result was quite surprising. Even though the Eight Divine Descendants used their ultimate methods to suppress the enemy, they were unable to leave behind that divine gate. Instead, it was bypassed.

Various clans went to ask the royal family for help. People from Blood Phoenix Mountain brought out all the ultimate weapons and bombarded the heavens several times to imprison the divine gate, but they failed each time. The divine gate escaped in advance each time.

“No, we have ancient imperial weapons, far superior to those of saintly kings, so why can’t we enter the divine gate, and why have others repeatedly beaten us to it?” In the end, the ancestral king of the eight divine descendants stopped, his face showing a strange expression, and he made a bad deduction.

"Can't the Divine Gate withstand the power of the ultimate weapons?" "That shouldn't be the case. Or is someone behind it, intentionally avoiding the power of the ultimate weapons?"

"If the situation becomes critical, the ancient imperial weapon will be resurrected, comparable to the heaven-defying strike of a Dao-proving cultivator. Only a weapon of the same rank can suppress it. The Divine Gate is filled with fear!"

An incredible opportunity was right in front of everyone, and everyone went crazy. But a problem suddenly emerged: even the royal family members who wielded ultimate weapons had participated, so why couldn't they succeed?

Later, another Silverblood Saint broke into the Divine Gate, entering the same spot as before, but he couldn't find any trace of the predecessors, nor could he even sense the aura they had left behind.

"What's going on?" People behind were shocked. The ancient sages who were rushing forward stopped in their tracks, their hair standing on end and a chill running down their spines.

This was clearly a serious problem; many people turned pale after regaining consciousness.

How terrifying would it be if the so-called divine land were a scam? It was targeted at saints, and many saint kings had entered!
"Could this be a conspiracy?!" "Could it be a sacrifice, using the blood of a saint to irrigate the sacred soil?"

"Who would dare to do such a thing? A quasi-emperor?"

This made even the saints feel a chill run down their spines and their whole bodies. It was too terrifying to think that the saints were being treated as sacrifices.
What kind of conspiracy lies behind the Chaos Divine Land?
People began to reflect. Fortunately, not many powerful individuals went in. If they had all rushed in at once and been swallowed up, it would have been an eternal bloodbath!
"It's not necessarily a scam. These are just speculations. I don't believe it. The Heavenly Eye can see into the netherworld, how could it be fake? Even the Heavenly Dragon King broke in!"

"We just need to wait a few more days to determine whether it is true or false."

Many people were discussing how, later, the divine gate appeared several times. People used puppets and battle pets to explore the way and once again saw the magnificent scenery within the divine land, which still retained the aura of the gods.

Some say that they have seen the legendary elixir of immortality in the divine land, which was once possessed by the lord of the chaotic divine land, and that obtaining it can grant eternal life.

Some say that there are rumors that the ultimate divine weapon of the ancient Celestial Venerable is left in the Divine Land, waiting for its host to come and take it.

"What exactly is going on?" People were suspicious again. What they had detected seemed to be true, as if it really was a vast world!
At this point, even the sages were filled with doubt and uncertainty, finding it difficult to predict the truth or falsehood, and unable to make an accurate judgment.

The rumors, some true and some false, spread everywhere, making the situation increasingly complicated. People were unsure of what lay ahead and could not predict the future. Even the sages were filled with unease.

Wang Hongwu and Duan De's true forms returned to the Ziwei Sect in Zhongzhou. They emptied their minds and allowed their consciousness to be transmitted to their avatars through the connection, thus gaining dominance.

Such a bizarre situation is certainly not something to be taken lightly; the more cautious one is, the better.

Meanwhile, inside the Chaos Divine Land, the two continued to explore, encountering other saints and saint kings who had entered along the way. However, they remained wary of each other and did not approach, instead heading in opposite directions.

Contrary to what outsiders might expect, there was no sudden death upon entering. Instead, there was a faint sense of emptiness, as if there were no 'naturally reproducing creatures' present.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Wang Hongwu and Duan De arrived at a magnificent temple, where ancient deities were enshrined, unchanged despite the vicissitudes of time.

They came across a stone statue, which was of an old man with a dignified and kind face, a full forehead, clear eyes, a sacred and transcendent air, and a body untouched by worldly dust.

He was dressed in a Taoist robe, holding a whisk, and sat cross-legged on a thirty-six-petaled blue lotus. Behind his head was a circular radiance, seemingly condensed from the boundless power of incense and vows. Just looking at him gave one the feeling of being drawn into the desires of all living beings.

Upon gazing at the statue, Duan De's expression shifted, and he couldn't help but blurt out, "Infinite Heavenly Venerable!"

This time, he wasn't reciting or using catchphrases; he was addressing the person directly!
One of the enlightened beings of the mythological era, Infinite Heavenly Venerable!
(End of this chapter)