The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 130 The Secret of the Character "者" (Zhe), Ancient Religion Transformation

Tanggu Fusang transformed, and the Holy Emperor's divine thoughts emerged.

In the midst of the battle, the Great Sage was wiped out one after another. The Ice Demon Great Sage, who had been banished to the North Sea Eye but returned through spiritual communication, and the Primordial Demon Great Sage, who betrayed his master and ancestors, both perished tragically, once again proving the inviolable majesty of the Holy Emperor.

A few days later, the world was shaken. Not only were these news reports made headlines, but also the arrival of the visitor from the Big Dipper. The Sun King, who led the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races to defeat the Underworld branch, had arrived. He was not only a Sun Body, but also the current successor of the Holy Emperor, possessing the Sun God Tower and having obtained the Fusang Elixir of Immortality!
This series of events caused a sensation throughout the world. Powerful figures from all sides emerged, searching the world for him, all wanting to see the Sun King and pay homage to the Holy Emperor. In just a few days, the continents were shaken, and overseas, there were also turbulent waves. The previously depressed situation, which had been unable to lift its head due to the defeat by the Underworld, suddenly became excited.

"I've heard people from other star regions mention this Sun King before. His achievements are outstanding. He has slain a Holy Spirit, defied Yama's son, achieved the Great Perfection of Slaughtering Saints, and even displayed a phenomenon that surpasses that of emperors throughout history when he severed the Dao. He is undoubtedly a young emperor!"

"The underworld is filled with resentment towards them. The lineage of Yama has been wiped out, and their operations in the Big Dipper have been disrupted, thus enhancing the prestige of the Holy Emperor."

"However, what I never expected was that the Fusang Divine Kingdom actually sided with the Underworld. The Golden Crow Great Sage made such a decision, which was really unexpected. Some people say it's because he failed to obtain the Fusang Elixir of Immortality, was blocked by the Sun King's protector, missed the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, and even had the Quasi-Emperor Artifact he finally found taken away. That's why he was furious and chose to join the opposing side. I don't know if it's true or not."

"Who cares? Betrayal is betrayal. Why make up an excuse? It's shameful! If you ask me, the most surprising thing is that Taiyin Saint King. When he left Ziwei, he was only at the Saint King level. Now he has returned and become a Great Saint. He has also established the Ziwei Sect in Beidou. That Sun King is the Saint Son. He has truly created a glorious world."

While people were shocked, there were also various discussions. However, many people did not expect that the Fusang Divine Kingdom had also sided with the Underworld, and that another Great Sage had emerged there.

As for the Great Sage Taiyin, most of the major forces were envious. They couldn't help but recall that a peerless genius once said, "Now you are my enemies, but in twenty years you will only be able to compete with my disciple."

Later, just as he said, his achievements were so great that they shook the world. He only needed one disciple to go out, which was enough to awe the world and became a popular story.

Now, the Great Sage of the Moon has gone to the Big Dipper and has had a similar experience. Those great figures who were once on par with him will probably be overtaken by the Sun King before long.

The encounters between people cannot be generalized.

As the group flew through the sky above Luzhou, they paused slightly as they passed a dark abyss.

It seemed to have no end; the clouds and sunsets dispersed here, the sun set here, and the silver moon rose from there, filled with mystery.

"Is this the Sunset Abyss? I heard that the tomb of the Taiyin Emperor is here?" Duan De looked down and pondered. On the way, he had focused on finding out about the tombs of various important figures. Among them, someone mentioned that the Taiyin Emperor was buried under the Abyss, and the setting sun and rising moon were used to praise him.

The tomb of the Human Emperor? Wang Hongwu was surprised to hear this. "Didn't the Taiyin Human Emperor conquer the path to immortality? How come there's still a tomb left? Could it be a cenotaph?"

Taiyin Dasheng glanced at Wang Hongwu with surprise, seemingly somewhat astonished at how he knew this. He then explained, "That's right. There are records in the world that the Human Emperor was almost successful, but an accident occurred on his path to immortality, resulting in his failure. What is buried in Yuyuan today is part of his remains, accompanying the immortal laurel tree."

Upon hearing this, the Great Sage of the Ancient Sun Cult also felt sorry for him. It was such a pity. He wondered what kind of accident it was. It was truly a tragedy for the Emperor.

He reigned supreme over the heavens and the earth, possessing unparalleled strength throughout his life. He saw the dawn of a new era, yet perished at the very end, leaving behind an eternal regret.

Only then did Wang Hongwu learn that after the accident that happened to the former emperor, part of his body had fallen into the human world and been buried, while the other part had not been able to come out.

The path to immortality is too mysterious, especially for those few who almost stepped onto it, it is even more unpredictable!
Soon, they arrived near the Changsheng Taoist Temple located in the Mingling Mountains. This place was built along the Luoxing River, which is hundreds of thousands of miles long and is very famous in Luzhou. Legend has it that many ancient stars have fallen into the river, and the river contains the power of stars, shining brightly every night.

Today, however, the site of this Taoist temple is in ruins. The quasi-emperor level array protecting the mountain has been breached. Endless black clouds and endless shouts of battle are the sounds of the underworld army attacking!
Furthermore, another Night Demon Great Sage, who returned from communicating with spirits beneath the sea, attacked, engaging in a fierce battle with a Great Sage sealed within the Taoist temple.

It was visible to the naked eye that the army of the underworld outnumbered the Taoist disciples by hundreds of times. Overwhelmed by sheer numbers, they were difficult to resist and were almost pushed all the way to the front of the main hall. Corpses littered the ground, and even saints were falling.

Whoosh! Wang Hongwu descended directly from the sky, the stone tower above his head blazing with fire, instantly illuminating the scene as it surged forward. A terrifying thing happened: these people seemed to have been burned by heavenly fire, all crumbling and turning into blood and bones.

"They are from the Ancient Sun Cult!" The army ahead roared in shock as they charged towards them, but the Sun Stone Tower spewed out endless chaotic fire, sweeping over them and instantly turning swathes of people into ashes, exploding into blood mist and dust.

"Form the formation!" someone shouted from behind, but what good was it? Wang Hongwu was indifferent and looked ahead. The Imperial Tower pressed down again, the starry sky collapsed, the stars and moon exploded, and this place was cracked.

"The legendary lost Ancient Sun Tower?" "It's the overwhelming power of the Extreme Path!" This sight sent chills down their spines, making their hair stand on end. Some people even knelt on the ground. This was an Extreme Path miracle! How could they possibly fight against it? The two sides were simply not on the same level; the difference was like heaven and earth.

"Who goes there! How dare you obstruct the actions of my Underworld!" A loud shout came from afar, and a figure quickly approached. It was the Night Demon Great Sage, the ancient ancestor who had temporarily abandoned the Longevity Temple and rushed over.

This was a middle-aged man with a full head of purple hair and eyes as bright as golden lamps. He held an iron whip covered with thorns and bloody bones, his fighting spirit surging, filled with rage. In this great world, who dares to defy the will of the underworld? The newcomer was so unscrupulous, going on a killing spree.

With a cold snort, the Great Sage Taiyin took the quasi-royal weapon, the Primordial Dragon Chariot, and charged forward. With a thunderous crash, he smashed the Great Sage to pieces, blasting him and his legendary weapon together, killing him on the spot.

Under the terrifying suppression of the Quasi-Emperor Soldiers, Great Saints of the same level had no hope of resistance, not to mention that the Quasi-Emperor Formation Flags they brought were used to fight against the Quasi-Emperor Killing Formation of the Longevity Temple, so naturally they had no way to resist.

"How come these guys are so fast?" Deep within the forbidden area of ​​the Longevity Temple, the figure of the Blood Demon Great Sage appeared. He frowned slightly, raised his hand to put away something, and then walked into the void portal without looking back, leaving directly!
In the vast sky, after killing the Night Demon Great Sage, the Great Sage of Taiyin did not stop. Instead, he flicked his sleeve, and with a loud boom, he covered the entire world, absorbing all the hundreds of thousands of Netherworld troops, and some extraterrestrial celestial bodies also entered his sleeve.

The sight was terrifying; those were enormous stars, disappearing into the sleeve along with the army. Heaven and earth were all in the palm of his hand!
Bang! With a flick of his sleeve, the Great Sage of Taiyin turned hundreds of thousands of soldiers into ashes. Among them were many sages, who turned into dust along with the fragments of stars. The ashes of the calamity scattered and fell, making the spectators of the Longevity Path feel their scalps tingle.

The Great Sage was killed just like that!
The army of the underworld was wiped out with a wave of their sleeves.

The fact that he could so easily kill these formidable enemies who had put them in mortal danger was so striking that it was hard to believe.

"Thank you for your help, both royal families." The ancient ancestor of the Changsheng Taoist Temple immediately realized that two lineages had come to support them. He was extremely grateful and quickly stepped forward to bow. They had not expected that the Underworld would be so bold as to directly target a powerful force that had produced a Quasi-Emperor and break their Quasi-Emperor Killing Formation.

Wang Hongwu looked down and saw that the Taoist temple had also suffered considerable losses. Half of the buildings had been destroyed, and the ground was littered with the corpses of disciples. The attack from the underworld was sudden, coming directly from the void node, making it impossible to defend against.

"In fact, we didn't expect that there were spies within the sect who had secretly defected to the Underworld." The ancient patriarch of the Taoist temple sighed, then hesitated, as if considering whether to speak. Finally, under the questioning of the two Great Saints, he pondered and said, "Actually, it's not just our forces; the Taiyin and Taiyang royal families have also been infiltrated by the Underworld."

There are traitors within the ancient sect, and the Thousand-Faced Great Sage, capable of transforming into other people, is causing trouble. He is a sinner banished by the former Holy Emperor. Please be careful!

Upon hearing this, the two Great Sages' expressions changed drastically.

Has a traitor emerged within the royal family?
There were spies among the descendants of the two emperors?
"Our ancestors were selfless sages, but that doesn't mean their descendants are the same. Or rather, it's impossible for every descendant to be like that. People have desires as long as they live, so let's be more open-minded. Instead of questioning and being confused, it's better to find out the truth as soon as possible." Duan De comforted them, saying that even the ancient Heavenly Court wasn't all good people. These things are beyond human control and change.

Wang Hongwu nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right. Now is the time to confront the Underworld. We should find out the traitor as soon as possible to avoid endless troubles later."

“You all have saved my life at the Changsheng Taoist Temple, what is such a request? Besides, although that ancient scripture is profound, it is difficult to decipher. If you want to comprehend it, just follow me.” The ancient patriarch of the Taoist temple readily agreed, after all, the crisis just now was resolved with the help of these people, so there was no reason to refuse.

They arrived at the depths of the Taoist temple. It was not a large place; it was a stone chamber with a shrine in the center containing a statue of a deity holding half a page of a golden book.

"This statue looks so familiar," Duan De muttered to himself, circling the shrine and examining it. The Taoist patriarch spoke up, "That statue was built by our patriarch, and it is said to be the true source of our lineage, so there is some connection between it and the statue."

The Celestial Venerable of Longevity! Wang Hongwu was not sure at first, but when he saw the sword at the waist of the statue, he realized its identity. This Taoist temple of longevity really was related to the legacy of that Celestial Venerable.

The Taoist patriarch didn't delay, immediately stepping forward to burn incense and worship the statue. He then took down the golden book and handed it to Wang Hongwu. It was a half-page fragment of scripture, bright red like blood, without any text, only incomplete Taoist patterns. Duan De leaned over and glanced at it, then scratched his head and said, "Damn it, what kind of talisman is this? I don't recognize a single character. It seems to be some kind of mark, but it's broken, so it's impossible to understand."

The Great Sage of Taiyin looked at it and then sighed, "This is a primordial imprint. Even if a piece or a thread is missing, it cannot be comprehended. No wonder it has been preserved in the two ancient religions for so many years without any progress or gain."

Knowing the method, Wang Hongwu smiled slightly and unleashed the ultimate divine fire from the Sun Emperor Tower. The golden book was instantly burned, and subtle changes occurred. Its color changed, and the dull luster on its surface gradually faded, turning into half a page of phoenix blood-red gold. Phoenix cries and roars echoed, shocking everyone present. They had not expected such a change.

In an instant, half a page of the immortal scripture began to steam and swirl, its brilliance boundless. Crimson light dyed his entire body red, making him almost translucent. A phoenix cry rang out, clear and resounding. This was formed from Dao patterns, containing the secret of immortality, revealing some of its profound mysteries, echoing in his mind with extraordinary effects.

"The other half of the page is in the hands of the Human King's Palace. They are on good terms with the Ancient Sun Sect. If you go there to study and borrow it, they might be willing to take a look." The ancient ancestor of the Taoist temple had also fulfilled a wish and seen the true face of the immortal technique. He suggested that they also go to the Human King's Palace to complete the page.

Wang Hongwu smiled, put away the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold and said, "It's alright. If I restore this method, I will not forget the Longevity Temple and the Human King Palace. They should share the complete immortal technique."

"Young friend, you are very righteous." The ancient patriarch of the Taoist temple bowed and then saw them off.

Only after everyone had left did the current abbot of the Changsheng Temple rush in to report, which caused the ancient patriarch of the temple to change color in shock: "That thing in the forbidden area has been taken away? How is that possible! It was left behind by the patriarch himself, with a seal of quasi-emperor level. Who could have taken it away?"

"I don't know. The visitor seemed to be very familiar with the Taoist temple. He deciphered all the scriptures, and..." The abbot explained with a wry smile, somewhat hesitantly. Finally, he said helplessly, "And even the patriarch's body is gone."

what? !

The ancient patriarch of the Taoist temple was greatly alarmed. That was a quasi-emperor's corpse! It was taken away so quietly? Was it that Blood Demon Great Sage who made a fleeting appearance?
"This is bad! Go after them quickly and tell them what happened." His mind raced, and he decisively dispatched the abbot to catch up with Wang Hongwu and the others. He had to be wary of the Underworld; they might be about to unleash a terrifying new force.

The Hall of the Human King is also a major religion in Luzhou, and it is not far from here. During this time, Wang Hongwu and his party have already arrived.

Upon seeing the arrival of the three Great Saints, the temple elders dared not be negligent. While the Changsheng Taoist Temple was under siege and unaware of the news from the North Sea, they were well aware of it. Having heard about the return of the deity Nian, they naturally attached great importance to their arrival.

Wang Hongwu got straight to the point, stating his purpose directly: "We have come here to borrow half a page of the immortal scripture for a look. We have already visited the Changsheng Taoist Temple and gained some insights."

"It's not that we're selfish, but this matter is of great importance. Could we, the elders, discuss it before making a decision?"

When the King of Men learned of this, they hesitated. After all, they had not been attacked like the Longevity Temple and had to repay the favor. Fortunately, Wang Hongwu promptly stated that he would share the complete Longevity Immortal Method, so they agreed and led them to the main hall where half a page of the immortal scripture was kept.

Wang Hongwu still used the Supreme Divine Fire to propel the energy, and deciphered the half-page of mystery. The two incomplete scriptures were combined to form one of the Nine Secrets, namely the "Zhe" character secret.

This is the so-called art of immortality. No wonder there are rumors in the Ziwei Ancient Star Region that if you obtain this ancient scripture, it will be difficult to die. It can repair one's body, and neither one's form nor one's spirit can be destroyed.

"The 'Zhe' secret, this thing is amazing. There was an old tortoise in the mythical era who created this secret. It can live and is very durable. Tsk tsk tsk." Duan De came over and couldn't help but sigh after recognizing it.

The flawless "Zhe" character secret is incredibly powerful, granting almost an indestructible body, imperishable through countless eons; however, it is not true immortality. When a person's lifespan is exhausted, even this page of immortal script is useless, unable to extend their lifespan.

For Wang Hongwu, this secret was also very important. Not only did it play a significant role in the great battle, but it could also be integrated into the Nirvana Method of the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique. The "Zhe" secret is to explore the mystery of the origin of human life. This brings not only longevity, but also the strengthening of physical functions, blood and qi, and physique. It can be said to be an alternative body-strengthening method. However, it may not be very effective for some physiques that are good at this, since they all have their own exclusive secret methods.

In his view, the Celestial Venerable of Longevity, who used this secret as his domain, was indeed terrifying at his peak. He had endless blood and energy, and was able to withstand and fight. He was tough and thick-skinned. However, the problem was that after he cut himself off, he directly destroyed his greatest advantage. Cutting off the Supreme One left him with a flaw and he could not last long. It was as if he had cut off the advantage of the secret of the word "Zhe", so his combat power was greatly limited.

Now, this supreme being is lying dormant in the underworld, and has not yet taken over the Immortal Tomb. He is already one of the greatest enemies in the future, and we must take precautions in advance.

He naturally kept his word and shared the secret of the character "者" that he had comprehended with the Longevity Taoist Temple and the Human King Palace. This earned him great gratitude from both sides, who presented him with many divine treasures and gifts, providing them with a new source of security and resources for their sects in the future.

"Let's go. It's my turn to host now. Please join my sect for a chat." Then, the Great Sage of the Ancient Sun Sect cupped his hands and activated the teleportation platform, leading everyone to the center of the Divine Continent, to the gate of the Holy Emperor Clan.

At the same time, the borders of Xiniuhezhou and Nanzhanbuzhou, which had already been occupied by the underworld, suddenly trembled.

This western sea was violently shaken and had long been transformed into a sea of ​​bones by the underworld. In its deepest part, one large tomb after another appeared, all made of bone fragments.

At a glance, there were no fewer than a hundred large tombs, and each of the white bone tombs contained a strange skeleton, eerie and filled with deathly aura, all radiating the power of a Great Sage.

The Great Sage of Blood Demons returned, looking at the place with a cold smile. "Since these guys are here, let's play with them. Let's reveal some of our hidden tricks first to lower their guard. Don't let the real spies be exposed too early. Even if they are exposed, we'll use them until the very last moment."

"The arrangements for Yu Yuan are also complete. It's a pity that Duanmu, that fool, is so stubborn and refuses to accept our offer. It's his descendants who are more pragmatic and have replaced the Taiyin royal family. What's wrong with that?" Another voice rang out here. It was also a Great Sage from the Underworld. He seemed to be preparing something. A vast burial pit appeared on the land of Xiniu Hezhou.

Inside were human bodies, as well as the skeletons of various ferocious beasts and birds of prey. There was a golden roc, whose blood was still flowing, and a black sun-like raven that stood upright after its fall, its black light surging. There were also many races that had never been heard of or seen before.

These corpses must have been left behind countless years ago, yet they have not decomposed and are still bleeding and glistening. There are also slain star beasts and devouring beasts, creatures whose size surpasses that of stars and other celestial bodies, blown to pieces on this land.

No one expected that Ziwei would have such a demonic land!
Now, the Underworld has launched another offensive. In a short period of time, they have destroyed many major sects of Ziwei. Their progress is terrifying. Next, they need to focus their efforts on dealing with the two royal families.

On the other side, in the most important part of China, Wang Hongwu and his group walked out of the domain gate and descended here.

The Ancient Sun Cult is the oldest sect of the human race and one of the origins of cultivation. In the past, the Holy Emperor created various extraordinary skills and treasures, which were bestowed upon all sides of the human race and revered and worshipped by all religions. Their ancestral temple can also be called a miracle. Ten thousand veins run through it, each like a blue dragon, fiercely pointing to the sky. Every great mountain is towering into the clouds and connected to the sky. Majestic and towering is the most accurate description of them.

The air here is filled with the fragrance of ancient herbs, as if they have been growing for thousands or tens of thousands of years. In addition, there are spiritual trees that appear, sparkling and shimmering, with the fragrance of fruit wafting through the air. All kinds of divine herbs and rare flowers are emerging, full of vitality, with spiritual energy soaring to the sky. Auspiciousness surrounds the valley, and the air is filled with rising mist.

However, contrary to their expectations of peace and tranquility, this place was actually stained with blood, and a chaotic battle had broken out!
One could faintly hear arguments, and the smoke of war rose and lingered in the sky.

"What happened?" The Great Sage Tianyang was also surprised. The ancient sect should be the safest place, so how could such bloodshed have occurred?
Wang Hongwu and Taiyin Dasheng exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking. It seemed that the situation on Ziwei Ancient Star was far more complex than it appeared.

"Traitor!" Just then, a furious and incredulous shout rang out from deep within the ancient sect's courtyard.

"What traitor? We are just trying to make a living for our people. We can quell the conflict and stay out of it by providing some blood essence. Why make things worse and end up with heavy casualties and fighting each other?"

"The Holy Emperor has been gone for so many years, and the imperial artifacts have disappeared without a trace, yet you old fogies are still so stubborn and obstinate!"

"What nonsense are you spouting? We're setting things right and doing this for the sake of the ancient sect. How could these power-hungry, incompetent old fogies possibly understand that?"

Then a series of sounds rang out, and an unknown internal strife broke out within the Ancient Sun Cult.

spy?

Seeing this, Wang Hongwu and his entourage immediately recalled the words of the ancient patriarch of the Changsheng Taoist Temple, and their expressions became solemn.

(End of this chapter)