The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 215 Immortal Cauldron and Immortal Path, the Heavenly Venerable of Annihilation

In one battle, Kunlun was settled. Mingzun killed three ancient ancestors, and Dizun killed Zhulong and imprisoned Huashe, completely annihilating a great immortal clan.

Even the celestial bell couldn't stop it, nor could the celestial array hinder it; it was forcibly torn apart, shattering the forbidden zone of life on Earth.

"How is this any different from pacifying us? Is this a rehearsal for attacking the forbidden zone?" Inside the Primordial Ancient Mine, someone whispered, their expression grim. The Kunlun Immortal Clan's overall strength was not necessarily inferior to theirs, yet they were suppressed and killed just like that, which was truly shocking.

"Your Majesty, you harbor ambitions to conquer the heavens! Your attack on Kunlun is likely just the beginning. You may very well launch another attack on us in the future. We must be on guard and make plans as soon as possible. If we can find the array diagram and killing sword of the Celestial Venerable Lingbao, we should be able to restrain you to some extent." Within Burial Sky Island, a divine thought also emerged, filled with apprehension.

If they can destroy Kunlun today, they can also pacify the Primordial Ancient Mine and Burial Island tomorrow. They have no choice but to take it seriously.

The power displayed by the Mingzun and Dizun in this battle was so remarkable that it allowed people to foresee the future splendor of the Heavenly Court, which was not to be allowed to happen.

The thought that not only would the Emperor be able to defy the heavens in the future, but there would also be a Ming Venerable who would rise to prominence later on made the two forbidden zones uneasy. They did not want to perish before they had even seen an immortal.

"Are we to become slaves of the Heavenly Court from this day forward? Without our homeland?"

"Waaah, Heavenly Court, Emperor, Venerable One, I hate you!"

The Kunlun tribe trembled, and all kinds of wild beasts and birds of prey cried out in despair. They no longer dared to plot or harbor any illusions. Even as powerful as they were, they had to bow their heads at this moment.

Heavenly soldiers and generals drove them all to the Tower of Ten Thousand Demons to be kept in captivity.

From this day forward, there will be no more immortals, only the Kunlun remnants kept by the Heavenly Court.

This sacred mountain now belongs to the Heavenly Court!

"Kunlun, or rather this ancient star beneath our feet, is extraordinary. It is the condensation and reshaping of the former homeland of that Heavenly Emperor. This immortal mountain may have another origin." Wang Hongwu scanned this ancient land and found that, like the Primordial Ancient Mine and Burial Island, it was surrounded by special immortal energy that could slow down one's lifespan. It was suspected that something related to immortals had indeed existed there in the past.

Even Burial Sky Island was a part that flew off from Earth and was cut off, which shows how extraordinary this ancient land is.

"Now, all we need to do is combine the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountain with this immortal land to sublimate the Origin Cauldron of All Things and create an immortal artifact!" Cao Yusheng's eyes shone brightly, and he directly raised his hand and released the Origin Technique Immortal Land that he had painstakingly developed into the immortal mountain.

In an instant, divine light surged like a sea, roaring between heaven and earth. One after another, dragon-shaped celestial rays soared into the sky, exactly ninety-nine of them, encircling the entire Kunlun Mountains. Meanwhile, the celestial pool filled the original sleeping place of the celestial bell, using the combined power of the celestial array, the source technique celestial land, and the celestial mountain to achieve the ultimate sublimation, propelling the cauldron to undergo divine transformation.

The Emperor raised his hand, and the entire universe trembled. Countless incense offerings and prayers drifted from the myriad realms ruled by the Heavenly Court. Clusters of pure white divine faith energy also entwined around the cauldron, becoming provisions. All directions worshipped together. This magnificence was unparalleled. He had also studied the remnants of the two Heavenly Venerables, Wuliang and Lingbao, and gained a great deal from them.

At this moment, even the Primordial Ancient Mine and Burial Sky Island turned their attention to it. If a celestial artifact were to be born, it would be an extraordinary event, a momentous occasion that would shake the world.

That would prove that ultimate divine weapons can be transformed into immortal artifacts. Based on that, it can be deduced that these ultimate powerhouses should also have a way to become immortals!
"This cauldron embodies our hopes of becoming immortals, so let us call it the Immortal Ascension Cauldron!" The Emperor gazed at the ancient cauldron shrouded in rosy light and spoke slowly.

His posture and tone made it seem as if there was no possibility of failure, and that what he was doing was bound to succeed.

Even Cao Yusheng nodded in agreement. With the personal refinement of a near-immortal or even a master immortal, combined with the power of the three great immortal lands, there was truly hope of forging an immortal artifact.

They did not leave, but stayed there for eighty-one days.

The Emperor and Cao Yusheng joined forces to forge immortal artifacts here, with Wang Hongwu also lending a hand. By using the Extreme Character Secret to integrate the power of many parties, the progress was greatly accelerated, saving them from waiting for countless ages.

Seeing this, the master and disciple were also surprised. The effect of the tenth secret was indeed extraordinary. If the Mingzun attained enlightenment in the future, he would definitely amaze the ancient history and be no less than the current emperor. The Heavenly Court will have a successor in the future.

After eighty-one days of continuous purification, this place finally began to change.

Boom! A tremendous light erupted across the entire Earth, dimming the surrounding star systems.

"What?! What's that?!"

Many people were shocked. The creatures that had been sleeping in the various forbidden zones were awakened, all opening their eyes and gazing at the starry sky and the Kunlun Immortal Mountain.

The Kunlun remnants imprisoned in the Ten Thousand Demon Tower were visibly shocked, their expressions turning to disbelief.

"Emperor! I hate it! This should have been the fortune of my immortal race, but you stole it from me!" The serpent roared, expressing its unwillingness. How could it accept such a thing?

Using their resources to create a transcendent artifact is more painful than killing it.

"The light of the celestial artifact illuminates the past and present!"

Not only other cultivators, but even those in the two forbidden zones of life were surprised, some finding it hard to believe, yet it was indeed true.

The light of the immortal laws illuminated the universe in an instant, and a rain of light fell, sweeping across the nine heavens and ten earths, affecting the entire universe. All races and religions knew of it, and it deeply shocked everyone.

At this moment, sweet dew fell from the sky, divine springs gushed from the earth, and countless golden lotuses bloomed in the void. All these extraordinary phenomena made the entire world sacred.

"This can be considered an unconventional encounter between mortals and immortals; the Emperor has created a new myth!"

"A miracle! This is a real miracle!"

All races were shocked. For the first time since the beginning of time, someone had forged a celestial artifact. It was truly an unprecedented event.

Even Wang Hongwu was shocked. Participating in this refining process had greatly benefited him, allowing him to comprehend some of the mysteries of immortal artifacts and giving him the idea of ​​reforging his own divine weapon.

Boom!

The next moment, a terrifying bolt of lightning struck, silencing all creatures. The lightning was so terrifying that even from an infinite distance, it sent chills down their spines.

That was chaotic lightning, immortal lightning, so many of them, densely packed, that they engulfed the starry sky.

The Emperor himself took action, directly confronting such a terrifying calamity. Even someone as powerful as him became serious, something he had never done before.

In the end, he used the "All" secret technique, elevating his combat power to its peak. He was almost ready to overturn history, reshape the present world, and even shatter the universe. It is unknown how much time passed before he finally dispersed this magnificent lightning tribulation and made it disappear.

The Immortal Ascension Cauldron also completed its final transformation, shedding its mortal form. Its surface shimmered with celestial radiance, becoming the only immortal artifact crafted in the mythological era.

Upon its birth, the spirit within the artifact sublimated, looking at the Emperor and Cao Yusheng, and then at Wang Hongwu, showing exceptional kindness towards the three of them.

"Brother, this time, we might really be able to open the passage and return to our homeland!" Looking at the birth of the Immortal Ascension Cauldron, a strange light flashed in the eyes of the Divine Phoenix Maiden. With the strength of the Emperor, plus the Immortal Ascension Cauldron, and in conjunction with the Immortal Array, it seemed that there was really hope of opening the rift in the Immortal Realm and returning to the past.

Wang Hongwu, however, knew that the barrier of the Immortal Realm was unshakeable, and said softly, "What if he fails?"

"Then I will kick him aside and do my best to assist my brother in succeeding to the Heavenly Court. We will join forces, plunder the forbidden areas, and sacrifice the Supreme Being. We will definitely be able to open the passage home!"

"If one lifetime isn't enough, then two; if that's still not enough, then we'll be reborn again and again. You and I will be together, and one day we will achieve our goal." Upon hearing this, the Divine Phoenix Maiden's eyes sharpened. From beginning to end, she and the Heavenly Court had only cooperated, each taking what they needed. The only person she trusted was her brother beside her. Even when she was by his side, she would unconsciously put down her pride and lean on him.

"Your temperament is even more ruthless than the Empress's daughter," Wang Hongwu sighed, then patted her head and said with high hopes, "If one day I have to leave and you are all alone, what will happen? I hope to see you stand on your own two feet. With your bloodline and strength, ruling the world is inevitable, and your achievements will be no less than those of the Emperor."

"Then I will wait for your return in the mortal world, and live on for eternity! Since my brother believes that I will not be inferior to the Emperor in the future, then this must be the truth. I will definitely find the path to immortality, even if it means washing away all the Emperors and breaking through forbidden zones. I will find you!" The Divine Phoenix Maiden was very determined. She was willing to do anything to achieve her goal. There were only two things that mattered most in her life: her brother and going home.

Nirvana and immortality, all for the sake of waiting for your return in this mortal world... In a daze, a woman's voice seemed to come from the ages, making even the gods tremble. In heaven and on earth, she alone reigned supreme, choosing a path that no one could understand.

Wang Hongwu fell silent for a moment, as if he could see the day when the universe was stained with blood, when a divine phoenix spread its wings in the forbidden zone, charging into the realm of the Venerables and destroying an era. He couldn't help but sigh softly, embraced the Divine Phoenix Maiden, and gently stroked her neck, saying, "No matter what, we will meet again eventually."

Soon, the dazzling light of the immortal artifact dissipated, and the Emperor, holding the immortal cauldron, looked down upon the universe, leading everyone back to the Heavenly Court and creating a legend.

Forging immortal artifacts in the mortal world is something that even Lingbao Tianzun and Bingzi Mi Tianzun could not accomplish; it can be called a miracle!
Now, the Emperor has achieved it, setting a new peak that surpasses all previous Dao-proving individuals, and the glorious history of the Heavenly Court continues to be written.

While the world was abuzz with discussions about immortal artifacts, the Heavenly Court did not hold any celebrations. Instead, it was very solemn, activating the protective array of the Supreme Dao, because the Emperor was about to undertake a major task.

Originally, he didn't plan to proceed so quickly, but now that he has forged the immortal artifact, he has gained confidence and can start the process ahead of schedule!

He wants to calculate the path to immortality!
This is a very bold undertaking. It's not that no Celestial Venerable has ever tried it before, but without exception, it has been extremely difficult, and some have even been injured in the process.

The Emperor not only needs to calculate whether this life exists, but also to calculate the specific circumstances. The difficulty of that is unimaginable, and it may even destroy the supreme figure!
Therefore, not many people can participate. Only Xiaoyao, Changsheng, Cao Yusheng, and Wang Hongwu will work with the Emperor to deduce the results.

"Go ahead and make your calculations with confidence. I will bear all the consequences." The Emperor activated the Immortal Cauldron, using the power of the supreme immortal artifact to calculate the past and present.

He has reached this level of strength and has the confidence to confront the most terrifying calamities in the world. Under his protection, within a certain range, he can transfer the calamities and karma of others.

Wang Hongwu and the other three also joined forces, each extending a hand to block the Ascension Cauldron. Cao Yusheng was still somewhat worried and glanced at the Emperor. "It's alright. Even if it defies the heavens, it's still just the strongest attack of a Dao Prover. It can be stopped with one hand." The Lord of Heaven shook his head, indicating that he was confident enough. He then waved his sleeve, dismissing the others. The surrounding mist then filled the air, turning the area into chaos.

The God and Chuanying intervened and protected their followers, preventing them from suffering losses in the ensuing turmoil.

At this moment, milky white light emerged and flowed from the void, merging with the chaotic energy. One rune after another lit up, arranged here, and floated among the five people.

Cao Yusheng activated his divination technique, while Wang Hongwu and the Emperor used the "Former Word Secret." The two were connected to each other and at this moment, they were in harmony with the Dao of Heaven and Earth. A wave of light appeared before their eyes, as if they were seeing a glimpse of a blurry future.

With a hum, the Immortal Ascension Cauldron trembled and struck the void, as if blasting open some kind of obstacle or barrier, clearing the eyes of the five people and allowing them to see some scenes.

At this moment, regardless of distance, the entire Heavenly Court felt an aura of the future spreading.

Boom! But in an instant, things changed. From the center of the sky, a beam of primordial immortal light cleaved down, intertwined with five-colored divine light, flowing with the essence of chaos, terrifying beyond measure, gathering endless tribulation light as it slashed toward this place.

Everyone was horrified. This was a Heavenly Tribulation, an unparalleled lightning bolt capable of injuring even those who had attained the Dao.

At the critical moment, the Emperor made a move, directing all the calamities towards himself. In an instant, the heavens and earth collapsed, and the universe was about to dry up. His fist power was overwhelming, and he directly confronted the supreme divine calamity, defeating it.

However, this great calamity was not a single blow, but a boundless and endless divine punishment, each strike capable of severely injuring those who had attained enlightenment.

The Emperor intervened, confronting the overwhelming calamity and creating a safe haven, buying time for the remaining four. Cao Yusheng was drenched in sweat from exhaustion. Wang Hongwu gave a low shout and activated the Extreme Character Secret to its peak, channeling all their power into the Immortal Ascension Cauldron.

At this moment, they finally understood the runes and learned a glimpse of the future, which was incredibly shocking, but everyone saw something different.

The expressions of the Carefree Celestial Venerable and the Eternal Celestial Venerable changed drastically. It was the first time they had ever lost their composure like this. They glanced at the Emperor Venerable with surprise and uncertainty, and then looked at the Divine Phoenix Maiden in the distance, seemingly puzzled.

"What's wrong!" Chuanying asked anxiously.

"A great calamity is about to befall the world, and some of the most powerful supreme beings will die!" Cao Yusheng's words shocked everyone. What was going on?

Has there been a riot in the restricted area?

Wang Hongwu took a deep breath and said solemnly, "In this life, there is a path to immortality, located in the Big Dipper, in the Immortal Abode of the Northern Plains!"

With just this one sentence, a tremendous thunderclap resounded throughout the entire universe, causing the eternal heavens to shake violently, and all living beings in the world looked up at the sky in bewilderment.

This news was earth-shattering, leaving even the Emperor somewhat stunned. A hint of anticipation appeared on his solemn face; he had finally waited for this moment.

Although it's somewhat surprising that the place for him to become an immortal is in the Big Dipper, it doesn't matter. With immortal artifacts in hand and imperial lords gathering around, this life is his!
With the right place and the right time, he became more confident that he was the right person.

The day when the entire sect ascends to immortality is just around the corner!
The Heavenly Court was in an uproar, utterly shocked. Everyone was filled with excitement, for in the near future, the greatest opportunity to become an immortal would appear. If they could seize it, they would make history, and their Heavenly Court would be transformed into an immortal celestial court.

Currently, this information is only known to the Heavenly Court. The two forbidden zones can only vaguely sense what the Heavenly Court is calculating, but they cannot know the specifics.

"Go to Beidou, step into the Immortal Abode." The Emperor was decisive, looking at Cao Yusheng and Wang Hongwu, indicating that they should come with him.

The rest of the people stayed behind in the Heavenly Court to prevent the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone from causing a disturbance here in order to explore.

In the blink of an eye, a seven-colored road stretched across the sky, piercing through the Big Dipper.

Beiyuan, the Immortal Abode, is located in the Arctic Immortal Land.

This is a vast ice field, stretching as far as the eye can see, with white glaciers everywhere, and the cold is biting.

“I know who this immortal abode world belongs to.” Cao Yusheng’s expression shifted, and he chuckled, “This is also one of the nine Heavenly Venerables, the Silent Annihilation Heavenly Venerable who created the Lin Character Secret.”

The Celestial Venerable of Nirvana? Wang Hongwu chuckled. The one with the worst luck among the Nine Celestial Venerables had appeared. He said, "Since we have recruited Xiaoyao and Changsheng, it would be good to find another one of the Nine Celestial Venerables."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor nodded and said, "That's perfect. There's still one Nine-Turn Golden Pill left. Let's bring him into the Heavenly Court as well."

Before the words were even finished, the three figures vanished and arrived at the location of the immortal abode. This was an underground world, where the dancing rosy light made the place brightly lit, like being in a divine kingdom.

The Silent Immortal Abode.

They saw a plaque above the gate in front of them, with these four characters.

Clearly, this is the self-sealed place of the Celestial Venerable of Nirvana, where he slept after severing himself.

The three stepped into the Immortal Abode and entered this divine land, which was densely covered with extreme Dao array patterns. The mountain ranges undulated like dragons and phoenixes lying in wait, and bursts of purple qi rose up, making it seem like a land of immortals, magnificent yet beautiful.

Most strikingly, there was a divine light here, each wisp of which resembled a spirit dragon, nine zhang and nine chi long, surging up and down, exuding divine energy and awe-inspiring power.

"No wonder he chose this place as his cave dwelling. This chaotic immortal land has had rifts in the immortal realm before." Cao Yusheng did a quick calculation and understood the cause and effect. He couldn't help but click his tongue and sigh at the guy's good luck.

The Emperor gazed into the depths of the Immortal Abode and suddenly spoke, "Silent Extinction, come out and meet me!"

Rumble!
In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled violently, and the Dao, which had been dormant for a long time, began to awaken. Gradually, a mysterious Daoist aura emerged, surrounding a Daoist with an ancient and simple face as he floated up. He was enveloped in immortal energy, and his hair had long since turned gray, but the power he possessed was terrifying.

"Yuanshi, what are you doing here?" The consciousness of the Silent Heavenly Venerable came from within the Immortal Source. He had been asleep for too long and was unaware of many things that had happened in the world. He was still immersed in the first life of the Emperor Venerable, the Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable who came from Earth and had comprehended the lineage of the two Heavenly Venerables, Morality and Spiritual Treasure.

"Now, I am the Emperor, and I wish to lead my sect to immortality. I have refined the Nine-Turn Golden Pill. I have come here for two reasons: First, I want your immortal abode and this chaotic divine land."

Second, I wish to invite you to the Heavenly Court, to consume the Golden Elixir, to restore your flawless Heavenly Venerable form, and to join me in battle, so that our sect may ascend to immortality.

The Emperor spoke calmly, having long since abandoned his first life, and directly told the Celestial Venerable of Annihilation his purpose.

Nine-Turn Golden Elixir? Within the Immortal Source, the Celestial Venerable of Annihilation opened his eyes. This was an extraordinary divine treasure, something even he could only dream of. Why would the Emperor be so kind?

Moreover, what bothered him even more was that the Emperor wanted to seize his own Chaos Divine Land. This was too arrogant. As two of the Nine Heavenly Venerables, who was weaker than whom?

This is the first time they've dared to come knocking on our door like this.

With a loud boom, the Immortal Source cracked open, and the Celestial Venerable of Annihilation, without any further words, chose to emerge into the world.

At this moment, the mountains and rivers were silent, all things withered, and endless essence of plants and trees and vitality of all living beings flowed out and converged on him. The chaotic wilderness was drained for a moment, and the flow stopped.

This is a terrifying person, one of the Nine Heavenly Venerables, whom no one dares to underestimate.

"Hahaha, Yuanshi, you're just pretending to be a god, calling yourself an emperor? It's all an illusion. Come, fight me and see if you've improved!" The Heavenly Venerable of Annihilation laughed, but he didn't acknowledge it at all and didn't think anyone could surpass the limits of the Nine Heavenly Venerables and reach a new world.

However, Wang Hongwu stepped forward and said, "Why don't you spar with me first? I've already fought with Changsheng and Xiaoyao, but I haven't yet tested the power of the Jimie Tianzun and the Linzi Secret."

"Boy, who are you!" The Celestial Venerable of Annihilation looked over, somewhat displeased that his interest had been interrupted, but he also knew that anyone who dared to utter such arrogant words was definitely not an ordinary person.

The Emperor's gaze narrowed slightly as he said, "You should address him as Fellow Daoist. He is the Bright Venerable of my Heavenly Court. He has already fought against Changsheng and Xiaoyao, and now it is your turn."

"Interesting. You fought those two, but you didn't quite reach the next level. Now, I'm different. If you can last a hundred moves, I'll admit defeat." The Celestial Venerable of Annihilation laughed heartily, quite arrogantly, boasting that he would suppress the Bright Venerable in a hundred moves, which made Cao Yusheng raise his eyebrows. This old fellow is quite conceited.

However, the Lin character secret technique is indeed different from Zhe and Xing in battle, and is more violent.

A hundred moves? Wang Hongwu laughed upon hearing this, and said calmly, "Then you, Jiemie, come and try. Let's see if your arrogant words are strong enough, or if my fists are stronger!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling ten-colored flame suddenly burst forth from beneath his feet, enveloping his body and forming a pillar of light that reached the heavens.

What a charade! A long, silent roar echoed as a finger pointed towards them, its grayish-white energy engulfing everything in its path.

With a hiss, an arm covered in Dao patterns calmly tore through the pillar of fire, crushing the finger beam and revealing an ultimate battle body with true dragon horns, Qiongqi arms, Qilin feet, Taotie claws, Kunpeng wings, true phoenix wings, golden crow arms, snake tail, Taotie scales, thunder emperor armor, vermilion bird feathers, and Zhulong heavenly eyes. It was surrounded by five-colored phoenix fire and auspicious clouds, sacred and majestic, powerful and terrifying.

Boom! He simply clenched his fists, and the surrounding black void exploded, with the vast chaos pouring out and collapsing towards this place.

This ultimate battle body, imbued with celestial spirits, seems to contain boundless power. Its mere existence is enough to cause the heavens and earth to collapse, as if it cannot contain its true form.

"Annihilation, let's begin now!" He grinned maliciously and suddenly pounced forward, ready to fight the Annihilation Celestial Venerable!
(End of this chapter)