The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 253 Dominating the Immortal Realm: The Celestial Ants Transform, Another Reincarnation (Taking a day off tomorrow)
The Immortal Realm is vast and boundless; even the beings of this realm have not been able to explore its limits. Even when it is reduced to fragments, it remains immense and boundless.

In the past, the Immortal Realm was a place where a single Immortal City ruled over an entire universe. The number of True Immortals it possessed was equal to the number of ancient universes it merged with. Even now, though it has crumbled, each fragment is larger than an ordinary universe and remains a composite entity. It goes without saying that the three fragments of the Immortal Realm could be fused together.

"This kind of method is definitely not that of an ordinary Quasi-Immortal King. Just what is his background?" Gu Tuo pondered, looking at the other two fragments. He also sensed the aura of a True Immortal from them, but there was no Quasi-Immortal King among them.

This is an era where immortality is impossible, yet the Martial Emperor, the Divine Phoenix Maiden, and the Emperor Venerable defied the limits, shattered mythology, and led their followers into the Immortal Realm.

Gu Tuo was considered the strongest in this fragment of the Immortal Realm during this era. He was a quasi-Immortal King who surpassed even the most powerful True Immortals. In theory, his strength was enough to make him stand out from the crowd, but he just happened to encounter this trio.

"There is also someone of similar strength in this realm." The Emperor sensed something and looked at Gu Tuo. This person had bronze skin and was not particularly handsome, but he had a commanding aura. He was very sturdy with a large frame, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, with his eyebrows slanting upwards into his temples.

Behind him were many people, the men handsome and the women beautiful, with fair skin like jade, exuding an aura of immortality; they were clearly all important figures.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists." Gu Tuo bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant. Behind him, a young man was curiously watching as three figures stepped into the Immortal Realm from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, like three majestic emperors, carrying a vast inheritance, and dozens of powerful beings entered this place.

Even though there are many powerful experts in the Immortal Realm Fragments, there are very few who can compare with these beings, and many of them are close to becoming immortals!

This is terrifying. You have to know what the environment is like in their immortal realm and what the environment is like in the lower realm.
Completely incomparable, yet despite this, so many powerful figures have emerged, each with formidable combat strength, causing even the imperial-level experts in the Immortal Realm to look solemn and sweat profusely.

"Why are they all so fierce? They lack the peace of longevity and instead resemble poison kings raised from Gu worms." The royal beings of the Immortal Realm were also observing them, secretly astonished. The emperors of the Thirty-Three Heavens were also observing them, but in the end, their expressions were inscrutable. "This is the Immortal Realm? It's completely different from what I imagined. There aren't that many experts here."

Some of them even felt that these experts of the Imperial Path were weak, easily defeated, lacking the tempering of blood and fire, and too comfortable. They were not even as good as they were originally, let alone after cultivating the Tai Sui Dao and the Secret Realm Method together.

Of course, this refers to realm and combat power. If we're talking about immortality, that's another story, because the immortality substances in this world are too abundant, and longevity is too easy to achieve.

"Fellow Daoist, are you the one in charge of this Immortal Realm?" Wang Hongwu did not speak. The Emperor Venerable stepped forward and talked with Gu Tuo to learn about the situation here.

Duan De and the others traveled through the fragments of the Immortal Realm. As far as the eye could see, the mountains and rivers were magnificent, the scenery was beautiful, and the spiritual energy was so rich that it formed rivers.

There are towering mountains that pierce the sky, enormous and barren, entirely made of stone, yet they are filled with chaotic energy and release the essence of immortality; there are rivers flowing in the sky, accompanied by some creatures, and there is also a hazy, colorful light, which is indeed very different from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Here, their lifespan can be extended significantly. Even if they don't become immortals, they can live for a very long time. If their strength is high enough, they can achieve near immortality even without becoming immortals!
"Please, fellow Daoist, step forward and let's talk." In the end, Gu Tuo clearly realized that the leader of the trio was Wang Hongwu, so he stepped forward and invited them to the center of the Immortal Realm for a chat.

With a slight nod, Wang Hongwu and the other two followed him to a giant city that stood in the void, surrounded by chaotic energy, with celestial structures revolving around it.

Its entire body is purple-gold, and the walls are engraved with Daoist runes. The whole city is ancient and grand. It was once known as one of the immortal cities that would never fall.

“Back when the Immortal Realm was still intact, this Purple Gold Immortal City was the first barrier of the Immortal Realm. Now, times have changed, and only this remains.” Gu Tuo sighed and led the three into the largest palace.

Wang Hongwu glanced at him and discovered that this person was not practicing the secret realm method, but the orthodox immortal realm system. It seemed that he was a person with a lineage when the immortal realm was not destroyed.

"This immortal realm is even more magnificent than my homeland. It must have been one of the main bodies back then, or rather, the territory of a great figure." After observing for a moment, the Divine Phoenix Maiden discerned some things. She couldn't be sure whether there were any Immortal Kings in the other fragments of the immortal realm.

If so, that would be a big deal.

"Your cultivation method is somewhat similar to that of a figure recorded in the ancient books of my Immortal Realm. Could you be his successor?" However, Gu Tuo suddenly looked at Wang Hongwu and asked the question he had been wanting to ask. Because of the Tai Sui method, a human-shaped immortal herb would occasionally appear behind him, spreading waves of Daoist charm and fragrance, which made him somewhat doubtful.

If he is the successor of that powerful figure or an unknown descendant, then it makes perfect sense; breaking through the Immortal Realm is nothing special.

"I was born from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and my past is unclear." Wang Hongwu's eyes flashed, and he spoke vaguely. The Emperor's expression was rather strange. He thought of the Mingzun from the mythological era. Could it be that it was related to reincarnation again?
"I see. Perhaps I misunderstood. According to that ancient book, long ago, there was a very powerful being who, for unknown reasons, chose to divide his body into six different longevity herbs, each corresponding to a part of his body."

From then on, it circulated among geniuses and powerful figures across various realms, allowing them to observe their rise, comprehend and interpret their techniques, and in turn enrich their own skills and achievements. This mutually beneficial exchange, leading to breakthroughs and the creation of numerous legends and tales, even nurturing the rise of Immortal Kings!

At this point, Gu Tuo paused slightly, then stared at Wang Hongwu and said, "The elixir of immortality that being transformed into was in human form. Unfortunately, in the final battle of the era, everything was buried, history was interrupted, and there are no more records. That's why I asked you, Brother Dao."

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry. We are also here to repair the Immortal Realm. What does it matter what kind of inheritance it is?" Wang Hongwu said calmly. As soon as he said this, Gu Tuo immediately understood something, and his expression became serious. Looking at it this way, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths really are a 'fierce dragon crossing the river'!
These powerful figures crossing the river are capable of suppressing the local strongmen of the Immortal Realm, and they actually can do it—that's terrifying.

In terms of high-end combat power, he is inferior to the trio; in terms of mid-level combat power, those emperors who compete in the mortal world cultivate dual techniques, each one more powerful than the other, only their numbers are far fewer than theirs, they only have a numerical advantage, and the other side is not lacking in immortal techniques.

Unfortunately, since they were both living in the Immortal Realm, his forces and followers were watching. Even if they were to cooperate, both sides needed to show their 'capital and sincerity'; in particular, the group of royal experts that the other party brought were all like wolves and tigers, which would definitely cause conflict with the royal experts of the Immortal Realm. What should they do then?
All of these things require distinguishing between high and low, primary and secondary, in order to get things done properly.

“Fellow Daoist, in this vast world, there are many who are not as good as you and me, and few who are worse than you and me. Countless ages have passed in vain, and I have not fought against an equal powerhouse for far too long. Now that we have met, why don’t we exchange blows?” Gu Tuo spoke, wanting to let the people of the Immortal Realm know the special nature of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. That place should never be regarded as the ‘lower realm’.

As for testing each other's strength, that's the quickest way to determine who's superior and who's weaker. With three powerful immortals on the other side, you'll be at a disadvantage no matter what, so it's better to lay it all out now to avoid trouble later.

"Fellow Daoist, you are a remarkable person." Wang Hongwu's words were calm, but his aura was awe-inspiring.

The Emperor looked at him strangely. Gu Tuo really had courage, choosing the most difficult opponent right away. The Divine Phoenix Girl laughed out loud, "Fellow Daoist, your courage is commendable."

Gu Tuo didn't speak again, but simply gestured for him to enter. His pupils turned golden, and at the same time, a blazing aura flowed from his body. The fire of the Great Dao burned the heavens with blinding light. He slowly formed a hand seal, and a divine rainbow shot out from his fingertips. The Daoist rhythm caused all things to wither, with the mournful roar of gods dying and demons weeping, as well as a desolate sense of the collapse of an era and the demise of the universe.

This was an unparalleled immortal technique, extremely powerful enough to kill even the most powerful true immortals; however, Wang Hongwu did not move in the face of this attack. Even when the divine rainbow flew right in front of him, he did not make a move until, with a clang, the unparalleled immortal technique struck his body, producing a dull sound.

It was clearly visible to the naked eye that not a single trace was left!
Gu Tuo was taken aback, thinking it was some kind of mysterious technique of devouring magic. But when he realized it was pure physical strength, his eyes twitched. There were people in the world who were this tough.
A quasi-Immortal King's attack left no trace!
Upon closer inspection, the other party's body was a unified whole, yet it was also divided into nine colors. It was actually the nine great immortal metals fused together into one, transforming into true primordial immortal metal. His human body was also an unparalleled supreme immortal artifact!
Over the years, Emperor Wu has led the people through the mortal world, and countless people have broken through to benefit him. The mutual benefit of the medicinal effects has naturally promoted his growth in cultivation, which in turn has benefited the people and the universe, bringing a better environment and more talents.

"Fellow Daoist, please feel free to make your move." Wang Hongwu spoke indifferently, still sitting there, but this time his words carried a completely different meaning.

Gu Tuo felt the pressure. The Gu family was once a major force in the Immortal Realm, and now that they were making a move, they had used a true Immortal King technique!

That power was extraordinary, causing the entire Immortal Realm fragments to resonate. The hand that Gu Tuo raised was unpredictable, and the palm emitted chaotic light. It was too terrifying, engulfing this place. In an instant, the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth trembled, and the chaotic light and immortal energy engulfed Wang Hongwu.

However, in the next moment, Wang Hongwu sat still, and a nine-leaf sword grass made of divine purple gold suddenly appeared behind him!
"One of the Ten Fiends, Nine-Leaf Sword Grass!" Gu Tuo was well-informed and recognized the Ten Fiends, but he had never seen the Ten Fiends made of immortal gold before. What kind of evil technique was this?

The Ten Fiends alone are enough to defy the heavens. They can fight against Immortal Kings, and when they go berserk, they can overpower the best and contend with giants. If they were to merge with immortal gold, how monstrous would they be?
Could this Emperor Wu be a descendant of the Ten Fiends who fell to the mortal realm?
In an instant, not only Gu Tuo, but all the experts in the Immortal Realm were terrified. Then, the Divine Mark Sword Grass turned around, and countless grasses appeared in the void, each with nine leaves. They spun violently, and the sword energy was infinitely powerful!

This is the evolution of the divine trace purple gold and the nine-leaf sword grass after their divine form and spirit are combined. Although he has not yet obtained that kind of bloodline nirvana, he has already gained a powerful divine charm.

In a flurry of attacks, Gu Tuo's Immortal King Technique was instantly broken, and he was forced to retreat nine steps backward. With each step, a deep sword mark appeared on the ground, severing countless paths and dividing the universe, its sharpness impossible to look directly at.

Opposite him, Wang Hongwu remained unmoved, sitting there as steady as Mount Tai.

Throughout the entire process, he did not move an inch, and without even having to use his real body, he overpowered the quasi-king with both defense and offense!

Two moves were all it took to determine who was superior.

"That's Lord Gu Tuo! He was actually no match for that Martial Emperor who came from the lower realm?"

"Hush, that's not some lower realm, it's the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the homeland of that Heavenly Emperor from long ago!"

"To be able to suppress Gu Tuo, the Quasi-King, with just two moves, this strength is truly astonishing."

In an instant, the experts of the Immortal Realm were in an uproar. They were truly shocked by this scene. Even their leader was no match for the opposing leader. This was unacceptable.

Wouldn't we be unable to provoke those visitors from the heavens and earth in the future?

Originally, they were proud, possessing the arrogance of residents of the Immortal Realm. But now, with Gu Tuo's defeat, that arrogance has been shattered, and they can no longer be proud.

What kind of monster has come from the heavens and earth?!
In fact, some discerning people could see clearly that although it was said to be two moves, it was actually giving Gu Tuo face. One move was defensive and the other was offensive. With just one move, he suppressed the quasi-king.

It should be noted that the earlier attack from the quasi-king was not even enough to leave a mark on him!
Gu Tuo sighed softly, knowing that his combat strength was inferior, so he cupped his hands and said, "I hope we can help each other in the future, and I will also do my part to repair the Immortal Realm."

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be discouraged. Emperor Wu has already established his own system and created his own laws in the mortal realm." Duan De waved his hand casually, acting like a senior expert.

Gu Tuo was shocked again upon hearing this. Created a new method and established a new path? Forged his own system?!

Doesn't this mean there's hope for a better future?

He felt much better now that he hadn't lost unjustly, but when he looked closely at Duan De's face, his heart skipped a beat again!
It's truly bizarre that I was frightened twice in one day.

“Fellow Daoist, you seem to resemble an ancient figure from the records of my Immortal Realm.” Gu Tuo was quite suspicious that he might have encountered a legendary burial master today. Why were there so many ancient-looking people popping up?

Duan De's interest was piqued. He puffed out his belly, raised his eyebrows, and casually ran his hands through his hair, preparing to greet him with praise, "Oh? Which true immortal are you, or perhaps the lord of a great immortal realm?"

"Uh, none of those. It was a wicked Taoist priest who loved digging graves and pits. He was always out there with a dog, and eventually he seemed to have joined forces with the gravediggers." Gu Tuo was embarrassed, hoping it wasn't that ancient man who dug up graves. His Gu family's cemetery was still emitting smoke.

"That's alright then, it's definitely not me. I'm the kindest person to treat others with kindness." Duan De quickly cut ties and denied it righteously. It was most likely Cao Yusheng, what did it have to do with him, Duan De?

"We can't let someone else take the blame!" Seeing this, Wang Hongwu ended the conversation and asked, "Brother Gu, are there any relics related to the Ten Fiends in this Immortal Realm?"

His Eight-Nine Heavens Technique had stagnated for a long time, and he had only cultivated half of the Ten Fierce True Forms. Now that he had arrived in the Immortal Realm, he naturally wanted to see if he could gain anything.

The Ten Fiends Ruins? Gu Tuo pondered upon hearing this. “There are some, but they are all from before the Great Calamity, and they can be considered forbidden areas. In this Immortal Realm, there are some vast territories that are not occupied by many races. They are very mysterious and have many dangers. The Ten Fiends Ruins are one such example, such as the ancestral land of the Heavenly Horned Ants. However, it has now collapsed, and the fragments have been mixed with another dangerous area.”

The Heavenly Horned Ants are not real ants, but humanoid creatures. The perilous land in the Immortal Realm that belonged to the Heavenly Horned Ants was their ancestral land. However, after the extinction of the tribe, the ancestral land sank and contained endless killing intent. The descendants of the tribe later scattered to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

There are some areas in the Immortal Realm that are inaccessible and very dangerous. In the past, when the realm was intact, even the highest-ranking Immortal Kings were unwilling to set foot there easily.

Mysterious creatures inhabit those places. Some are ancient families that have secluded themselves from the world. There is another kind of creature with a mysterious origin, which is mainly composed of primordial spirits and has few physical bodies. However, it has been plundering and searching for physical bodies. Even in this immortal realm, Gu Tuo dares not say whether it exists or not. There are some areas that he dares not explore.

"Brother Gu, please take me there." Wang Hongwu would not back down and was determined to seek his own opportunity.

Seeing that he was going, Gu Tuo had no choice but to get up and lead the way. Along the way, they traveled through various parts of the Immortal Realm. Most of the areas were deserted, and some were desolate and lacked vital energy, which did not seem like a place to become an immortal at all.

In some areas, the landscape appears as a silver-white expanse from afar, resembling pristine snow, devoid of any other color. The result is a silent and still scene, formed from countless piles of bones, eternally preserved.

In other areas, like the burial grounds of ancient celestial wars, stretches of crimson seas, emitting a pungent stench of blood—the blood of ancient beings, which has not congealed over countless ages, carrying a terrifying power.

In the deepest part of the Immortal Realm, there are indeed many strange places containing great danger. A hundred years later, Gu Tuo led him to a giant pit.

Here, massive rocks lie scattered about, and the deep pit is bottomless. Wisps of ethereal mist rise from the pit, and chaotic energy spreads from the surrounding stone forest.

"Some of the stones in the Immortal Pit are wrapped with ancient books of immortality, while others are pregnant with peerless weapons. Of course, even if millions of powerful people come to search for them, not one of them will necessarily find anything. Back then, when the Heavenly Horn Ant Ancestral Land collapsed, some of the stones fell into the pit. Perhaps you, Brother Dao, can find what you are looking for."

Stop at Gutuo, then come Xiankeng, a mysterious pit with a history dating back to the time of the Fallen Emperors!

"Heavenly Horn Ant?" Wang Hongwu became interested upon hearing this. The legendary ultimate strength was indeed extraordinary. This area was filled with giant rocks of strange shapes. Some were like swords reaching the sky, piercing into the air; some resembled a crouching white tiger; and others resembled a horizontal azure dragon. Some rocks were black, as if they had been stained with black blood; others were brown, as if they had been formed from dried and hardened yellow mud.

All of this makes the area around the sinkhole appear barren and extremely quiet, but it doesn't seem like a dead place because there is a strong aura of immortality rising from the depths of the sinkhole.

Even Gu Tuo himself was somewhat lost in thought as he stared at this pit. The sinkhole that existed since the era of the Fallen Emperors naturally inspired endless speculation. Some people had speculated that there was an undying will beneath this immortal pit; others said that this was a burial pit, otherwise why would there be broken Dharma bodies wrapped in the stones, all left over from ancient battles, where powerful people who died were buried.

"For ordinary people, finding it is extremely difficult, but for me, it is very simple."

Wang Hongwu smiled slightly, and a huge true form of the Ten Fiends of Immortal Gold suddenly appeared behind him. It was a Heavenly Horned Ant with a body forged from pure white gold. With a roar, the entire Immortal Pit shook violently.

The Ten Fiends' bloodline senses led him to discover a huge rock at the bottom of the pit that was responding to him.

With a swift grab, the boulder shattered, revealing a drop of golden immortal blood as large as a human head!

"The ultimate blood of power!" Gu Tuo was shocked. There really was a treasure from the ancestral land of the Heavenly Horned Ants. This was the legendary blood of the Heavenly Horned Ants, the ultimate blood of power. It was not ordinary blood, but the essence of blood.

At this moment, the Platinum Heavenly Ant behind Wang Hongwu raised its head and roared, and the immortal blood also trembled violently. A golden heavenly ant emerged from it. It was humanoid, with some ant-like characteristics. Its legs were golden with intricate patterns that could crush the entire world. Its head shone with golden light, like a huge sun, and a single horn stood tall, as if it wanted to pierce through the heavens.

The Heavenly Horned Ants originated in the Immortal Realm and are known as the ultimate in strength. They are the most powerful beings in history, capable of going berserk. When enraged, they will surge in strength, greatly increasing their primordial spirit power and vitality. In fact, in terms of strength alone, they are much stronger than true dragons. As the saying goes, one force can overcome ten techniques, and they can easily crush their opponents!
In a sense, it is very suitable for the path of the War Immortal.

"Very good, my opportunity has arrived."

Wang Hongwu laughed heartily, sat down cross-legged on the spot, and activated the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique to directly draw out the drop of blood at its peak power and place it into the sacrificial bowl. The essence he had collected in the past was burned in one go and continuously condensed, allowing the drop of blood to combine with himself, and the mysteries within it were constantly revealed.

Gradually, the Eight or Nine Immortal Realms emerged, with True Dragon, Qilin, Kunpeng, Thunder Emperor, and Divine Phoenix appearing within them, flying together. This greatly shocked Gu Tuo, who wondered how one person could possess the characteristics of five of the Ten Fiends.
Even mixed-race people can't mix like that, how could they give birth to such a child?

In his shock, Wang Hongwu seemed to transform into a horned ant, experiencing the mysteries of this race.

As time passed, a dazzling golden light appeared on his body, and he exuded a powerful aura. The explosive strength and visual impact of his power were enough to make even a true immortal collapse to the ground and prostrate themselves in worship.

Gu Tuo's expression grew increasingly solemn, for he discovered that on the head of that Martial Emperor, there was a small protrusion that was constantly growing larger. That was the "Heavenly Horn" of the Heavenly Horned Ant, which could split the heavens and earth and shatter the universe. It was rumored that this horn of an adult Heavenly Horned Ant was one of the strongest weapons in the world!

A thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. Wang Hongwu finally opened his eyes and completed his transformation. In addition to the true dragon horn, a unicorn horn appeared on his head, and his body was covered with an indestructible golden light. He had an aura of dominating all realms and being the only one in the nine heavens and ten earths. His body was strong and majestic, and his hair, which was dyed golden, was thick, dazzling and awe-inspiring.

His eyes shone brightly, as if they could see through countless ages. His cultivation had improved, and the prototype of the Four Extremes Universe had been completely transformed into an Immortal Seed. With every move he made, his limbs not only possessed the strength of a Heavenly Horned Ant, but also the weight and vastness of the universe, making him truly terrifying.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on your further advancement in cultivation." Gu Tuo exclaimed, "This is truly incomparable; there are always stronger masters among the strong."

"I'll trouble you to lead the way, fellow Daoist." Wang Hongwu waved his hand and returned to the center of the Immortal Realm.

The Thirty-Three Heavens Celestial Court thus took control of the Celestial Realm, and even the native inhabitants dared not clash with them.

From then on, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were connected to the Immortal Realm, but one needed to compete in the mortal world and prove oneself as an emperor before being qualified to enter.

In the years that followed, a very special young man named Luan Gu rose to prominence. He had received part of the inheritance from the Void and the Empress, and combined it to create his own set of techniques. Although his own strength was not bad, there were too many powerful people in this world, and there were even the Seven Heroes of Chaos who were unreasonable and loved to gang up on each other. Luan Gu was not afraid to fight alone, but they always joined forces, forcing him to constantly retreat.

Until one day, he came to the Longevity Immortal Stele left by Emperor Wu, comprehended the mystery of the Immortal Seed Method, and suddenly realized: I can't fight them alone because I'm not strong enough, and I can't beat them in a group battle because I don't have enough people!

Since there aren't enough of them, then let enough of them split off!
Therefore, he combined the Empress's Law with his own Self-Slaying Enlightenment Technique and the Martial Emperor Immortal Seed Secret Realm Technique, and cultivated his Sea of ​​Wheels into a Demonic Immortal Seed. The 'Other Shore' is said to be able to undergo rebirth and nirvana nine times. He transformed from it and gained enlightenment. Every time he was defeated, the Demonic Seed would spew out death energy, causing this body to undergo a life-and-death tribulation. After passing through it, the defeated self would be conceived into a 'Demon Body'. Although its strength was not as great as the original body, it could still assist in battle like a divine manifestation.

In the end, he transformed when he was defeated, and gave birth to a demonic fetus when he lost. He became stronger by severing my understanding of the Dao. After a hundred defeats, he forcibly gave birth to the supreme demonic fetus divine seed, possessing a hundred demonic bodies. His power was comparable to creation. He was reborn from the cocoon. Whether in a one-on-one battle or a group fight, he defeated all his former opponents, especially the Seven Heroes of Chaos. He did not need to use his Chaotic Ancient True Body. He simply used his demonic bodies to forcibly beat them to death.

On that day, his Dao heart was firmer than ever before. He led a hundred demon bodies to defy the heavens, devoured the heavens with demonic embryos, transcended tribulations to prove his Dao, and proclaimed himself the Great Emperor of Chaos.

In the 330,000th year of the Hongwu calendar, after the Great Emperor Luan Gu finished his arduous cultivation, he struck the Dao Bell located in the Outer Heavens, intending to ascend to the Celestial Court!
Since ancient times, there has been a legend that after attaining enlightenment, one is qualified to ascend to the celestial court and enter the immortal realm.

clang!
The Dao bell resounded, its echoes reverberating throughout the entire universe, before surging towards the infinite heights, triggering the arrangements there.

Someone has ascended to heaven!

"It's the Chaotic Ancient Emperor!"

In an instant, all the stars and the myriad realms were watching, and everyone knew that someone was about to ascend to the Celestial Court, becoming the one to prove the Dao in this era.

At this moment, at an infinite height, a giant, expressionless face gradually emerged, occupying the entire universe and looking down upon the chaotic ancient world.

Behind the giant face, the outer heavens expanded, and a long white crack appeared, which then opened, from which faint sounds of heavenly drums and chanting could be heard.

"The Gate to the Immortal Realm?" Emperor Chaos exclaimed, realizing he was truly about to ascend!

"A mortal emperor has already obtained the qualifications to ascend to heaven. Please knock on the gates of heaven."

The next moment, the giant face nodded, acknowledging his qualifications.

Knock on the gates of heaven, tread the path to immortality!
Then the giant face collapsed, transforming into extremely beautiful rays of light, forming an incredibly thick milky-white beam of light that shot down and enveloped the chaotic ancient world. Immediately, countless golden runes surged out, and at the same time, an almost suffocating immortal domain rippled out in all directions, bringing blessings to all living beings in the mortal world and extending their lives by a thousand years.

After an unknown amount of time, Luan Gu slowly opened his eyes amidst a cool sensation, only to find a wrinkled face that looked extremely old before him.

The old man, with his missing teeth and thinning hair, smiled slightly at him, revealing a set of yellow teeth, and said, "I am Hun Tuo, welcome to the Thirty-Three Heavens, fellow Daoist!"

Hun Tuo?

The Chaotic Ancient Emperor was taken aback, then his expression changed. The legendary God of Misfortune, Hun Tuo?!
Legend has it that this was an extraordinary figure from ancient times, serving as the gatekeeper for the celestial court!
Just after the Chaotic Ancient Emperor ascended to the Celestial Court, the child of the Western Emperor and the Immortal Tear Golden Body was born.

This child was born with a divine body and a Dao embryo. From the moment he was born, there were extraordinary phenomena accompanying him. Not only was he blessed by the bloodline of the divine body and the Dao embryo, but he also inherited part of the Immortal Gold Secret Realm at birth. He was truly extraordinary. Moreover, an immortal bell rang for him, ringing for three days without fading. He came to him on his own initiative.

"Unbeknownst to us, even you have been born." Wang Hongwu sighed, glanced at Wushi, said nothing more, and began to think of leaving.

It's time. His cultivation progress is slow in this mortal world, so he has decided to go to the Land of Heaven again to begin his cultivation!
This cycle of reincarnation may occur in an ancient era.

After Wang Hongwu left, in a corner of the Immortal Realm, in a little-known stone forest, there was a strange palace that had sunk long ago. Although it was dilapidated, it was very grand and radiated a golden light. It was sacred and peaceful. If it weren't for the black mist that permeated the area, making it look a little eerie, one would really think it was a pure land.

Inside, something seemed to be sleeping.

(End of this chapter)