The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 261 Peacock King, Purges the King of the Immortal Palace (6K)

The Immortal Realm is rife with undercurrents.

In this realm where factions are numerous, true immortals gather, and kings reign supreme, ruling over all corners of the land.

Today, the divine thoughts of several Immortal Kings, including Panwang, Guwang, and Hunyuan, were gathered to discuss the matter of the Ten Fiends, but unexpectedly, a change occurred.

When Pan Wang spoke and mentioned the word "variables," the remaining kings' divine senses were immediately stirred, and they also looked in that direction, revealing surprise.

What they were waiting for were the Ten Fiends.

Those who came were also the Ten Fiends.

But it's not a description of bloodline, but the actual beings who have stepped into that line!
Outside Panwang City, in the vast universe, a giant sacred peacock was striding about, its expression one of struggle, with a human figure sitting on its back, exuding an extraordinary transcendence.

This is surprising. How could such a powerful divine bird be ridden by someone?
If the ancestor of the Sacred Peacock lineage knew about this, his Dao heart would probably collapse, because that was the true ancestor of their lineage!

The Peacock King of yesteryear.

"How could this be? What tricks did he use on me? Why can't I leave him!" The Peacock King was extremely aggrieved. He was a mighty ruler who once looked down on the world and was respected by all in the universe, but now he had ended up like this.

How could it willingly serve as someone's mount after such a humiliation?
In particular, the opponent was not a true Immortal King, but only reached the state of one of the Ten Fiends.

However, he was no match for him, and he was suppressed before he even saw the opponent's true strength. He wondered in his heart that the opponent's strength might be comparable to that of a top expert!

What is a supreme immortal king?

They have achieved great success in this field, reaching the pinnacle! Each of them has been accomplished through arduous cultivation over many years, possessing the ability to kill ordinary Immortal Kings. Above that, they are the legendary giants!
Wang Hongwu remained silent, sitting atop the Peacock King's back, overlooking the struggles and changes of a new king, as Panwang City drew ever closer.

Meanwhile, the power of the longevity medicine emanated from his body, merging with the Dao-character dragon and snake into the Peacock King's body. This made the master of the forbidden zone both angry and yearning, and he found himself unable to live without the nourishment of this great medicine, hoping that it could repair his flawed Dao fruit.

It is fully aware that it is falling into evil and sliding into an uncontrollable abyss, but it cannot control itself.

This is the yearning of the Dao, and even the Immortal King cannot avoid it.

Boom! Finally, they stepped into Panwang's territory universe, a composite universe formed by the fusion of multiple universes.

An endless stream of celestial energy surged in, and the Peacock King was lost in thought. How many tens of thousands of years had it been since it had returned? Even though it had been enslaved and suppressed, its emotions were still complex.

During that battle, he came into too much contact with the dark creatures, and a massive amount of dark matter accumulated in his body. Unable to expel it, the Immortal Realm forbade him to return. As a result, he became disillusioned with the Immortal Realm and indifferent to everything in the world, choosing to transform himself into a forbidden zone.

Now, it's being ridden back to its hometown in glory. If acquaintances see it, what face will it have left?
However, the Peacock King was also hoping that Wang Hongwu would show some power and, ideally, deal with the Immortal Palace lineage to avenge the injustice he had suffered!

"Huh, that's a familiar fluctuation. Who's back?"

Just then, a powerful figure from an ancient lineage opened his eyes and looked in this direction. The great battle of the Immortal Ancient Era had not been too long ago, so naturally some people still remembered the participants.

"The aura is heading towards Pancheng; it belongs to a king." Ancient beings are also awakening from their slumber, wiping away the dust of time and illuminating this place.

In an instant, not only them, but the entire Pan Clan universe saw purple mist and red clouds, yellow light swirling around, and a sacred peacock with five-colored feathers on its head and a colorful tail feather strolling out. The divine feathers on its back spread out, revealing countless eye-like patterns, and in the center, a five-colored halo rose and fell, and in the distance, there was a faint outline above.

This is the transcendent bloodline of the Immortal Realm, naturally possessing extraordinary appearance, a vast and lofty aura, and extremely divine and martial prowess. With a glance, the starry river trembles and becomes bright.

"The Holy Lord of the Peacock?!" Upon seeing this revered appearance, many people were astonished and recognized his origin.

But how could it be him?
Back then, this powerful figure descended to the mortal realm to participate in the war, but was injured by the Immortal King. Too much dark matter accumulated in his body, and he never returned. Now, there has been no news of anyone issuing an edict to guide him back. How could he suddenly return?

Who opened the gate to immortality for him?
"There's someone on his back; the Peacock King has been coerced." The leader of the lineage's eyes flashed with divine light as he noticed something, and his expression gradually became solemn.

Upon hearing this, the kings of all the major universes around looked over and descended riding on a king.

Who is this?

Even the giants of the Immortal Realm don't have this kind of pomp and circumstance!
Because a king cannot be insulted.

A creature that possesses such majesty must be incredibly powerful.

"That person is so young?"

From the direction of the Golden Crow Clan, a top being whispered, saying that the youth he spoke of was not just about appearance, but also about a vigorous vitality, unlike the endless lifespan that comes with powerful cultivation; this was a kind of youthful energy.

Relatively speaking, it's not impossible for someone to become a Celestial King after cultivating for hundreds of thousands or even millions of years, but they are extremely rare. They may have shown their talent before, but they all eventually perished.

Today, another one has appeared. Who is this?
In particular, the fact that he arrived riding the Peacock King added an extra layer of mystery and majesty.

The kings pondered whether any faction had recently opened a gate to immortality, and ultimately came to only one conclusion:
Ten Evils!

The ten newly emerged fiends of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths have several Immortal Kings who have a rapport with them and wish to guide them into the Immortal Realm for cultivation.

But he was just a king who was about to become king. What merit did he have to be so powerful?
None of the Ten Fiends back then acted like this!
At this moment, the onlookers were filled with doubt, while a voice suddenly rang out from within Panwang City: "Fellow Daoist, your arrival from afar is quite unexpected."

Panwang?!
As soon as these words were spoken, the creatures observing the area couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation, for this was a form of address used for someone of the same generation. Could the newcomer be a king from the Immortal Realm? Or perhaps an old monster?

"I made a breakthrough earlier, thus completing my Dao Fruit and subduing my mount. I will trouble you to guide me on this journey."

On the back of the sacred peacock, Wang Hongwu spoke calmly, his voice young and not old, like a youth in his prime.

No one can see his true face clearly, as there is a mist there, but one can sense that he is also in his prime, because he has a vigorous life force, and is indeed only about 300,000 years old.

His eyes were so deep that they could see through eternity and glimpse the secrets of heaven.

"Fellow Daoist is of the bloodline of the Ten Fiends. Someone overestimated himself and provoked him. Whatever the outcome, it is his own fault. We will not interfere. Please come into the city for a chat."

The next moment, Pan Wang's Dharma form manifested, and he solemnly invited Wang Hongwu to enter the city for a chat. Beside him were the divine thoughts of several other Immortal Kings, who nodded upon seeing him, their eyes filled with surprise.

It's been a long time since I've seen such an extraordinary person.

The Ten Fiends? It was him!
When Pan Wang personally confirmed Wang Hongwu's identity, the beings in the surrounding universe couldn't sit still. How could this be? The future king of the lower realm was actually a true powerhouse of the Kingly Realm?

He is not a descendant of the Ten Fiends, but a true member of the Ten Fiends!
These are two completely different concepts. They even subdued the Peacock King as a mount, which is quite an ambitious move.

Moreover, his previous struggle for the Spear of Anlan had made him famous in the Immortal Realm.

Even the Golden Crow Clan Chief fell silent for a moment, his heart filled with turmoil. He thought to himself, "This Ten Fiends is so domineering. He not only seized the Spear of Tranquility, but also took the Broken Bell of Endless Time and subdued the Holy Peacock Lord. His achievements are outstanding."

What's most terrifying is that he has actually reached the level of the Ten Fiends, which is truly frightening!

This is going to be a huge problem for the Immortal Palace faction.

Many people smiled knowingly, anticipating a major upheaval involving factional strife.

Pan Wang and his group belonged to one faction, and the people in the Immortal Palace naturally formed another major faction, maintaining close ties with the other kings.

Panwang City stands on a vast ancient continent suspended in the universe, its location determined by the terrain. The land is so expansive that the city itself is boundless and enormous.

At this moment, it exudes a rich celestial aura, and the entire ancient land is enveloped in the aura of immortals.

Wang Hongwu descended riding the Peacock King, and countless creatures along the way looked up in awe.

These are the Ten Fiends who have been making waves lately; they are truly remarkable.

The city was divided into many areas. Some ancient trees were as tall as the sky and had long since transformed into giant monsters, squinting their tree eyes and staring at people entering the city. Their aura was terrifying. Even the stones used to pave the ground were quarried from the battlefield of the King-level battlefield back then.

That place was the battlefield where the Immortal King and the Celestial King fought their final battle. It was filled with the blood of the Supreme Ancestor. All the bricks and stones there were divine, and any one of them was a treasure that could be forged into weapons.

By the roadside, there was a stone tablet that caused the Wuzhong Remnant Bell to sway. Pan Wang saw it and said, "In the past, Fellow Daoist Wuzhong helped me refine a weapon and left his words here."

Legend has it that the entire Panwang Mansion is actually a supreme treasure called the Universe Mountain and River Seal, which is a weapon of the Immortal King. Therefore, every blade of grass, every tree, every brick and stone here is made of immortal materials. The inscription by the Immortal King Wuzhong was left when he helped Panwang forge the weapon.

As he finished speaking, he glanced at the Peacock King, who had fought alongside him on the battlefield. He never expected the Peacock King to end up like this; it was truly an indescribable misfortune.

"I will bear the consequences of past favors and karmic debts myself. I have come here today for another matter." Wang Hongwu nodded, indicating his stance, and then asked in a low voice, "Where is the ancestor of the Immortal Palace?"

The moment the words "Lord of the Immortal Palace" were uttered, the entire cave fell silent, and the several Immortal Kings were all deep in thought.

They are supreme beings, the rulers of the Immortal Realm. They can instantly perceive some causal changes. The Lord of the Immortal Palace could not let go of the past karmic grudges, so he ordered the Peacock King to obstruct the path, hoping to make the Ten Fiend Paths wither in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, so that they could never set foot on the King's Path for the rest of their lives.

Unexpectedly, the Ten Fiends were even more formidable, subduing the Peacock King and thus enhancing their own reputation. Such beings leave their mark on heaven and earth with every action, forming history and legend, becoming indelible traces of the Dao. The previous battle was no exception; anyone who traces history can attest to this.
It is said that peacocks can transform, but beneath the swaying tree, one is hailed as a wise king!
The peacock represents holiness, and the swaying bird represents the world.

One man and one horse, that is the Peacock King.

This person may be honored as a 'wise king'.

When he becomes invincible in the realm of kingship, the title of Great Ming King will truly be fitting.

“My King, this journey has a cause and effect, involving all the kings,” Pan Wang said succinctly.

As these two words fell, a strange phenomenon occurred in heaven and earth, as if acknowledging this true name. Suddenly, a Primordial World Tree rose in the sky, fluttering with golden lotus flowers. Below stood a peacock, its back carrying a king with eighteen arms and twenty-four heads, holding a jeweled canopy, a wheel of life and death, and adorned with dragon bells, golden maces, a treasure staff, a bronze cauldron, a six-path disc, and a banner of humanity. The true name of the Kingly Way was revealed!
In an instant, chaos surged, and the figures on the several futons blurred. They existed since time immemorial, eternal and indestructible. They also saw some things: to settle accounts with the remnant immortal lineage, they would have to face that ancient master of the immortal palace, who was no ordinary immortal king.

Those were ancient figures who stood at the very top, overlooking the magnificent scenery of the kingly path, second only to the true giants.

"The king cannot be humiliated." Wang Hongwu's words were firm and resolute. Although he was as solemn as a deity, his tone was like the clanging of swords, possessing a powerful and awe-inspiring force.

His will was as firm as celestial gold, unshakable and unyielding; he was determined to settle scores with the Lord of the Celestial Palace and cared nothing for anything else.

"The Immortal Realm is rife with factions, so it is not advisable to act rashly," a Celestial King said in a deep voice. His name was Hunyuan, and he was on good terms with Panwang and Zujiling, and was close to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

"It's nothing, just a friendly sparring match." Wang Hongwu's expression was calm, but his words shocked even the Peacock King beneath him, who sensed an irresistible will.

This guy actually dared to attack the Lord of the Immortal Palace?
That was a peerless immortal king!

For a moment, the place fell silent; no one spoke again. They understood that the true way of the king is to not speak falsely.

Keep your word!
“Originally, we wanted to help you take this step, but now that you have succeeded, we will not interfere. However, the friendship between the Ten Fiends still exists, and if anything changes in the future, I will lend a hand.” Pan Wang did not stop them, but simply stated that he would help.

That's enough.

"Indeed." The Primordial Immortal King nodded, and the Ancient King and the others said no more. After this battle, they could be said to have settled their past relationships and karmic ties, and removed a layer of constraints.

Meanwhile, outside the Pan Clan universe, the Immortal Realm was in turmoil, and the world was in uproar.

The news of the Peacock King's suppression spread rapidly to other universes, sparking heated discussions among various races who were pondering how things would develop next.

The fact that he could suppress the Lord of the Forbidden Zone shows that this one of the Ten Fiends is no ordinary person, but people still don't believe that he can contend with the Lord of the Immortal Palace, because the gap is too big.

However, if such a figure is determined to go against the Immortal Palace lineage, it will be quite unpleasant, and they will not have an easy time of it in the future.

While everyone was still pondering, Wang Hongwu had already moved, riding the Peacock King towards the universe where the Immortal Palace was located.

The Immortal Palace lineage has silver blood flowing through its veins. The clan is very ancient, and it is said that the Nine-Headed Bird lineage serves as their guardian beast. The most famous thing about this lineage is the legendary Immortal-Breaking Curse!
This curse has no solution; anyone below the level of a Celestial King who is struck by it will surely die and be transformed into a mortal with no cultivation. Kunpeng of the ancient Celestial Kingdom was ambushed by this curse and met a tragic end. This curse was created by the Lord of the Celestial Palace.

Therefore, many people respectfully call him: the banished immortal king!

The universe inhabited by the Immortal Palace lineage is no smaller than the Panwang universe; it is also a convergence of multiple universes. When Wang Hongwu approached, a terrifying celestial phenomenon naturally formed there.

Rumble!
The heavens and earth trembled, and the entire Immortal Palace universe was plunged into a turbulent and unpredictable celestial phenomenon. Torrential black rain fell, dim yellow whirlwinds swept through, and streaks of scarlet lightning flashed.

A powerful figure has arrived with murderous intent!

At this moment, as Wang Hongwu approached, the rain in the entire universe intensified. Accompanied by lightning, people saw a face, enormous in size, coldly looking down from the sky. It was not a real body, nor was it intentionally manifested, but rather a natural reflection of his aura.

In the pitch-black universe, only when lightning flashes can one make out a huge, blurry face, cold and aloof, like a god about to bring calamity upon this place.

But this is the residence of the banished immortal king; who can bring down this calamity?
Who dares to bring down this calamity!

That's unrealistic, and even more audacious.

"Has our ancestor not yet been revived? With such a great figure descending, we are powerless to participate and can only leave it to fate." Within the Immortal Palace Universe, there are many True Immortals and Quasi-Kings, but they also know that they have no right to speak with him and can only remain silent.

The king must not be insulted!

And it wasn't just them; everyone in the surrounding universe remained silent, and no one broke the silence.

As they drew nearer, a vast fog formed from primordial purple energy enveloped them, accompanied by a chilling aura that caused all things to wither.

At this moment, no one spoke. The atmosphere was terrifying, oppressive, and suffocating.

Everyone was staring at the blurry figure in the thick fog.

"Immortal King, I've come to settle accounts with you!"

Just then, a cold voice came from the edge of the universe, which immediately shocked the Immortal Realm. The cultivators from all directions were extremely shocked. It turned out that they had really come to cause trouble for the Immortal King!
The ancient land where this clan resides is a continent that has floated through countless eras. On it stands a city containing a supreme cave dwelling, which is the secluded cultivation place of the Immortal Palace Master.

There has been no news for a long time, except for a decree that was issued not long ago.

Normally, who would dare to bully a Celestial King? Who would dare to invade?

However, this mysterious powerhouse was so unrestrained, his overwhelming aura drawing people in and making it hard to breathe.

Boom!

At this moment, the giant city was shattered. A giant foot formed from condensed energy landed, crushing the massive city walls, which were as large as a demonic mountain, as well as the city gate towers, breaking through the Immortal King City.

presumptuous!

Immediately, a loud shout rang out from there, and a figure revived, flicking his finger to strike the sky, shattering the giant foot directly, and soaring into the air, illuminating this universe.

That was the ancestor of the Remnant Immortal, the founder of the Immortal Palace. He had thick, silvery-white hair, long, narrow eyes, a thin nose and lips, and wore bronze chainmail that flowed with dazzling light. He looked like a king looking down on all people and possessed an awe-inspiring aura of power.

A wisp of bronze immortal light emanated from his body, not bright, but rather carrying a cold and dark aura, like a decaying building, possessing the power to destroy immortals!

Beneath him was a nine-headed bird, extremely ferocious, actually a quasi-king level evil spirit!

"Why do you bring weapons and arrive with murderous intent, fellow Daoist?"

Faced with the Immortal King's questioning, only two words echoed from the edge of the universe:
Liquidation!

In an instant, the fog dissipated, and a figure approached. Someone sat on a sacred peacock, traversing the universe, carrying chaotic energy, and approaching the destination step by step.

As it approached, ripples of royal power spread out, and his mount was a king!

This is a stunning effect. It is a ferocious beast overlord that can rival the Celestial King. It has lived for a very long time and is the master of the sacred Peacock Clan. Now it has become a person's mount.

Who wouldn't be afraid? Who wouldn't be shocked? Cultivators from all races were terrified. Taking a Celestial King as a mount—this was an enormous undertaking!

Screech! As the sacred peacock approached, the nine-headed bird cried out in agony, shattered by the aura of the true immortal king, and torn to pieces. If it had not been for the intervention of the banished immortal king, it would have died on the spot.

This scene also made everyone's expressions strange. They didn't expect that the Immortal King would be at a disadvantage in terms of aura in just one exchange.

After all, one mount is a quasi-king and the other is the Peacock King; the difference is too great, and neither has the right to face the other directly.

This was clearly a show of force!

"Below the giants, I, the king, ask myself, have no one I can settle accounts with, nor dare anyone to settle accounts with me!"

The Immortal King gradually grew indifferent, once again emitting a merciless cold light. He was quite arrogant, but at this moment he was also wary. The Divine Peacock was the master of the forbidden zone. He had cooperated with the will of the Immortal King and chosen to stop the Ten Fiends from entering the Immortal Realm. Now he had ended up in such a state. The opponent's strength had obviously reached the level of the true Ten Fiends.

However, Wang Hongwu remained silent, coldly approaching, while the Peacock King below was unusually energetic, his eyes fixed on the Immortal King, for this was the guy who had tricked him!
At this moment, everyone naturally realized that the visitor was up to no good, and that the Ten Fiends from the lower realm had returned to settle scores!

This is a major event, concerning a battle between immortal kings; it's extraordinary.

"Fellow Daoist, this is not a major issue and can be let go." Sensing the Peacock King's unusual emotions, the Immortal King spoke again. Although he was fearless, he did not want to destroy his universe in this great battle.

However, the scene was silent, and no one responded.

Wang Hongwu ignored him and turned a deaf ear.

"Ten Fiends, are you really going to insist on going your own way?" The Immortal King's expression turned completely cold, and even his form of address changed. At the very least, in his view, this was the greatest provocation against his Immortal King's dignity, an insult.

"My position is the heavens, my will is the will of heaven, how can I be acting arbitrarily?"

Wang Hongwu responded coldly, and the Peacock King beneath him had already arrived, his voice shaking the heavens, causing all the powerful figures to show surprise.

Is a great war between immortal kings about to break out?
Everyone held their breath, tense, uneasy, and oppressed. The powerful figures from all races waited, their hearts pounding.

We've been waiting for that one moment!

The Immortal King glanced in the direction of Panwang City, then stopped wasting words and made his move. His palm held a universe, containing countless stars, and scenes of the destruction of various realms and the creation of the world appeared.

With a single palm strike, he could capture the universe!
This is the power of the Celestial King.

At this moment, Wang Hongwu finally moved. His pupils opened, revealing a scene of the end of an era, which was too terrifying. As he raised his hand, he seemed to see himself dominating the world millions of years ago, with no one able to resist him. No longer silent, he extended a finger and, with a pop, touched the void.

One finger against one palm, a flick of the finger can annihilate the universe!
In an instant, a massive explosion occurred here!
Rumble! The universe collapsed and shattered. The ripples of the Great Dao in the King's Domain were endless and continued to expand, terrifying the surrounding creatures, who all flew away in fear.

At this moment, Wang Hongwu stood tall and imposing, exuding unparalleled heroism, as if he were the master of the world. He took the initiative to attack, pointing one finger at the Immortal King's palm, while holding a golden ancient spear in his other hand!
That spear was dazzling; its golden luster illuminated the past, present, and future, as if it were a symbol of eternal unity and perpetual existence.

This spear pierced through the Ten Fiends and penetrated the kings of the Nine Heavens and the Immortal Realm; its divine might once astounded the world and amazed the ages.

The Spear of Anlan!

(End of this chapter)