The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 265 The Ancestor of the Foreign Lands, An Lan's Fate

In the Immortal Realm, the Bright King departed, stepping into a foreign land from the Western Heavenly Gate, causing a great upheaval.

Panwang, Hunyuan, and Guwang climbed the city wall to wait, their gazes distant. When they saw Mingwang's body disintegrate and disappear, they were also taken aback.

Because at that very moment, they were unable to deduce or perceive anything, as if Wang Hongwu had suddenly detached himself from history and was impossible to investigate.

"No wonder he's so confident," the ancient king sighed. He felt that he was destined to meet the Ming King, but it seemed that their connection was not meant to be in this lifetime.

However, this caused a great upheaval within the Immortal Realm.

"He really dares to go to the alien realm?" Even the Daoist Master was surprised. Everyone understood how terrifying the alien realm was and how difficult it was to provoke. Once a war broke out, the Immortal Realm would have a headache.

Just like the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, sandwiched between the alien realm and the immortal realm, this buffer zone has become their battlefield more than once, causing too many calamities. Relatively speaking, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the immortal realm share the same origin.

“I think the King of Ming will not do something in vain; he must have some confidence in his abilities,” said the Heavenly Feather King, with whom he had previously communicated. Just like the Gu Clan, Wuzhong, Liudao, and Zujiling of the past, they all had similar secret techniques that allowed them to silently infiltrate foreign realms.

"Just observe from the sidelines."

"Wait."

"Perhaps he can return, but most likely he will not be able to."

At this moment, all the ancient immortal kings were watching, opening their eyes and gazing in the direction where the Bright King had left. This newly promoted supreme being was too powerful, and everything he did was astonishing.

Such behavior truly shocked the powerful figures of the Immortal Realm, and there has been no peace since he left.

Some Celestial Kings even wondered if this was a prelude to a future purge, a small-scale unfolding of events, a prelude to something more.

After all, if the Ming King returns safely from this trip, it will inevitably trigger a retaliation from other realms. If that happens, war will break out between the two realms, and the creatures of the Boundary Sea will have the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

"In fact, according to the speculation of our predecessors, the previous era was only a small war. The truly tragic war will take place in this era. Darkness will shroud the earth, blood will splatter across all realms, and the heavens will fall into ruin. A true great reckoning will take place. When will that day come, and what will happen? No one knows."

Finally, one of the prophets sighed, feeling that the secrets of heaven were chaotic and unpredictable.

Then, some celestial kings were born and came to the city gate to see if he could return alive.

"Hmm, let me see how he is?" Some powerful figures even tried to deduce Wang Hongwu's whereabouts, but to no avail.

He couldn't calculate anything; everything was a blur. Even the Dao diagram he constructed collapsed on the spot, causing him to suffer a backlash. Although it was resolved, it still made all the Immortal Kings present shudder. How could this be?
Even the industry giants couldn't predict his future?

Upon hearing this news, Qi Yu, currently the strongest being in the Immortal Realm, also became interested and began to deduce the truth.

The result was the same: nothing was calculated!
This was truly astonishing. All the kings were taken aback, never expecting such a thing to happen. The Ming King possessed such great abilities that even the powerful figures could not predict. No wonder he dared to venture into foreign lands!
They have the confidence to retreat calmly.

Meanwhile, at the center of their calculations, Wang Hongwu had already parasitized a figure and arrived at a crucial location in the alien realm.

He has changed identities multiple times along the way, and his current identity is that of a high-ranking member of an imperial family in a foreign land. Of course, he is still a member of the younger generation and is cultivating in an ancient land called Sendai.

The so-called Sendai is a mountain, a great mountain shaped like a human head, magnificent and grand, gray and towering on the horizon, like a head lying on its back.

It possesses a subtle aura that inspires awe and compels one to bow in reverence. The surrounding vegetation is sparse, yet anything that grows is considered divine or sacred, representing the most astonishing spiritual essence in the world.

In the late ancient times, an immortal king once sat here to heal his wounds. This mountain can nourish a person's primordial spirit and has a heaven-defying effect.

Rumor has it that this mountain is actually a head belonging to a Celestial King, which was severed during a great battle and transformed into a supreme celestial platform. Over the years, its essence has nurtured some extremely famous peerless masters, allowing some to develop significantly and develop extremely resilient and powerful primordial spirits.

Wang Hongwu scanned the head with his double pupils and naturally realized that the rumors were true. It was indeed the head of a Nine Heavens Immortal King. The powerful figure who had severed it was unknown, but he was at least a top-tier expert.

Soon, he arrived at the mountaintop, where there was a strange stone platform, smooth as jade, located on the frontal bone of the skull, where important divine treasures were once preserved.

"Fellow Daoist, I will help you find liberation." Wang Hongwu whispered, controlling the imperial race creature to place one hand on the stone platform. There were many other cultivators around, but upon seeing that it was an imperial race member, they all stepped back to show their respect.

In an instant, a mysterious power permeated the entire mountain, but he concealed it with the Kingly Way Technique, so no one noticed. Only a vast life force and the aura of the Great Dao were surging and spreading. Wang Hongwu's head was glowing, his eyebrows were flowing with auspicious light, and immortal energy was rising, making the phenomenon even more astonishing.

His primordial spirit absorbed the power of this place, was nourished, and was freed from its constraints, allowing the remnant soul of the original Nine Heavens Immortal King to be liberated.

There, a phantom floated out, glanced at him, and regarded him as one of the Six Paths Kings. "It seems that your attempt with Wuzhong has succeeded. I hope that the future of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will take a turn for the better this time."

As soon as he finished speaking, he vanished, and the entire Sendai Divine Mountain gradually dimmed. Wang Hongwu casually set up a layer of concealment so that no one could detect him, and then left, riding the imperial race creatures to travel in this foreign land.

To the north, he saw a range of crimson mountains, intertwined like a furnace; that was the territory of the Red King.

In his early years, this giant was ambitious and had great ambition. He wanted to take that step and surpass the realm of giants to reach a higher level. This was because he personally suppressed a giant among the Immortal Kings and plotted to seize his Dao Fruit to fulfill his own goal. Therefore, the Crimson King Furnace was also known as the 'Eating King Furnace'.

Later, people thought that he had encountered problems during his seclusion and breakthrough, but in reality, he had recklessly interfered with the future, suffered a backlash, and was severely injured, which is why he chose to go into slumber. However, the Crimson King was ultimately a powerful figure. He went through tribulations and tribulations, and he also used this to undergo nirvana, wanting to reach a higher level. He transformed the giant into the fuel for nirvana and achieved some results.

“The Crimson King is undergoing a transformation. Heh, before he leaves, we can seize his Dao Fruit and make him fail at the last moment.” Wang Hongwu chuckled, but he did not act rashly now, because the alien realm had accumulated profound strength through the rise and fall of eras over a long period of time.

Even if only three or four people, or even just one or two, achieve the immortal throne in an era, the sum of many eras is still an incredible number.

"Hmm? The fate of heaven has changed, and it seems to be connected to me by some unseen force?"

Meanwhile, within the territory of the Gu clan, their ancestor revived. His body appeared extremely withered, but his eyes burned as brightly as magic lamps, and his hair shone with pale gold against the snow-white background. His gaze was captivating and awe-inspiring, compelling people to bow down and worship. He was the Gu from the ancient times of the Immortal Era. He sensed something. As an Immortal King with heaven-defying abilities, he tried to deduce it, but could not find the target.

"Who is it that cannot be calculated, that is not in ancient history, that transcends the years?" After the strange phenomenon dissipated, he muttered to himself in confusion, and returned to the demeanor of an ordinary old man.

On the other side, Wang Hongwu rode the creatures of the Imperial Clan to the territory of the Gu Clan. This clan was ranked among the Ten Fiends, capable of severing space with one hand and time with the other. These two unparalleled divine abilities were their unique skills and the basis upon which they could sweep away all the heroes under heaven.

He looked down and saw that the stone mountains here were vast and the area was huge, but they were submerged in mysterious mist and could not be seen to the end. Immortal mist was everywhere, immortal power spread, and powerful aura and ethereal immortal charm were intertwined to create the pure land of the Gu clan.

Some say this is a sacred place for enlightenment, where tangible traces of the Great Dao are buried and merged with underground rock fire to form Dao fire.

Some also claim that the ancient ancestor of the Gu clan, the one who fought against the true dragon, spent many years here refining medicine and comprehending the Dao, and the stone valley inscribed his Dao.

The intriguing thing is that something seems to be happening here, with many alien beings arriving, all of whom are within the realm of immortals.

There was an old lion, a beast in human form, its golden fur gleaming. It was very old, with weathered eyes. Although it was a beast, it sat there like an old monk, motionless.

This is the lineage of the Fearless Lion, who defected from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Besides, there was a real monk whose eyes flashed with blood-red light as they opened and closed, and whose head was bathed in black Buddhist light. He was a descendant of the fallen ancient monks and a traitor to the Nine Heavens.

At this moment, between them, there is a huge Yin-Yang furnace, revealing all sorts of mysteries. It is the furnace that each tribe wants to use to refine their offspring and cultivate successors.

In the distance, the bloodline of a young man caught Wang Hongwu's attention. He glanced over and realized that the young man had also cultivated the chapters of the Undying Scripture. In a flash, he understood that the young man was a descendant of He Wushuang!
Back then, He Wushuang was incredibly powerful, his talent was unparalleled throughout history. He killed many Immortal King seeds in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, annihilated the descendants of the Heavenly Horned Ants, and stole half of the Undying Scripture. Under the tutelage of a giant like his master Kun Di, he rose rapidly. Now he has been in seclusion for a long time and is almost ready to become a king. A great calamity is about to descend!
"The cause and effect of the Immortal Sutra, that's interesting."

Wang Hongwu chuckled casually. "When a Celestial King undergoes tribulation, there is not only external tribulation but also human tribulation!"
Unfortunately, He Wushuang was unlucky. He had a karmic connection with the Immortal Scripture and the Heavenly Horned Ants. He almost wiped out the descendants of the Heavenly Horned Ants. The Ming King obtained the blood and inheritance of the Heavenly Horned Ants, so this person could not avoid the Immortal King Tribulation. A great figure would be able to control the sky with one hand. Of course, it was not to kill, but to manipulate the Hongmeng Reincarnation!
The moment he became king, his Dao Fruits would become pawns used to benefit others, turning him into a tool for establishing himself in a foreign land. With a flick of his finger, a Dao-character dragon-snake entered the body of He Wushuang's descendant to oversee the clan. Then, his figure merged into the territory of the Gu clan and headed deeper into the land.

Along the way, you can hear all sorts of opinions, all related to this ethnic group.

"It is said that the ancestor of the Gu clan was just one step away from becoming an unparalleled immortal king, but was interfered with at the last moment, and now his life is in danger."

"Who is it? Could it be one of the giants in our world?"

"No, it was an injury from ancient times, seemingly inflicted by the Stone Clan's ancestor. Otherwise, the Gu Clan might not have even entered our realm."

These news items are unknown to anyone in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, but they are not a secret here in the foreign land.

Gradually, Wang Hongwu arrived at an open area where a metal palace, built against the mountain, was surrounded by wisps of ethereal mist.

This is a sacred place for the Gu Clan. Only distinguished guests and immortals are invited here. This palace has witnessed the footsteps of many great figures in the past. It is a place worthy of being visited by powerful figures of later generations. In the previous era, some peerless powerhouses such as the Immortal King of No End and the Immortal King of Reincarnation have visited it.

Swish!
Deep within the palace, Gu Zu let out a soft exclamation and opened his eyes. He was surprised to find that the cause and effect related to him had become increasingly clear, even appearing right in front of him, but he still could not deduce it.

It was very strange, causing him to narrow his eyes and say calmly, "Who is this fellow Daoist who has come here to play such a joke on me?"

“An old friend from the Nine Heavens.” Wang Hongwu’s figure appeared, transforming into a dragon and snake with the character “Dao” rooted on the sacrificial bowl. The surroundings were hazy, making the secrets of heaven seem empty.

The Gu Zu remained silent, carefully sensing the surroundings. He concealed everything here with the Time-Space King's Law, and after Wang Hongwu partially released the concealment, he made a deduction and understood the reason. He couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Six Paths King, you've really returned?"

Mentioning this name stirred his emotions, even for someone of his status. He had been involved in too many things in the past. For the sake of the Six Paths Grand Plan, he had not hesitated to ruin his reputation and lie dormant in a foreign land. Now, he had finally waited for a turning point!

“I am attached to reincarnation, not the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and I am no longer the person I was back then.” Wang Hongwu said. He was not surprised that the old gu would think that way, after all, the Six Paths and Wuzhong had really tried it back then.

Has something gone wrong with Reincarnation? Gu Zu pondered. However, it's a good thing that there's now an additional king-level warrior in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. Back then, Wu Zhong and Liu Dao ordered him to infiltrate the alien realm in order to leave a sliver of hope for survival. Now it seems that their wish has come true.

However, Gu Zu was cautious and probed indirectly, confirming repeatedly. Only after seeing the Six Paths Plate and the Endless Bell, and the idea of ​​using one's own body as a seed, did he feel relieved. This idea of ​​using one's own body as a seed had been proposed as early as the Immortal Ancient Era, and he was one of the deducers of it.

With so many factors combined, it's impossible for anyone to impersonate him.

"I have come here for three reasons: first, to make arrangements for the Immortal Ancient Era; second, to seek your help in obtaining the Gu Clan's bloodline inheritance; and third, to leave some means in the foreign land. If you are willing, I can take you back to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths or into the Immortal Realm now; if you want to stay, I will also leave a few pieces to cooperate with you."

Wang Hongwu spoke, revealing his purpose: there were many good things in the alien realm, and the Gu Zu was very strong back then. He was not a Celestial King during the Immortal Ancient Era, but after cultivating in the alien realm for an era, he had already successfully advanced and become a peerless expert.

Even when combined with the profound mysteries of the Time-Space King's Law, it remains undetectable even to the giants.

“There’s no need to leave. I’ll stay and play a greater role. Seeing you succeed will satisfy me. Back then, I was entrusted by you and Wuzhong to lie low here. Now that you’ve returned, why not wait until you return to your position as a leader?” Gu Zu sighed and tossed two items over.

Wang Hongwu reached out and caught it; it was a memory, and also the 'spirit' of the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc!
Back then, Liu Daozu entrusted his life to him, practically giving him a second chance, and now there is hope for their reunion.

Wang Hongwu's expression shifted. Once the Six Paths Wheel was repaired, it was also a royal artifact. He immediately integrated the artifact's spirit into it and used the treasures from the Immortal King's cave to repair it, restoring the royal artifact. The six-sided wheel spun flawlessly, flowing with a vast sense of reincarnation.

Sensing this familiar power, Gu Zu's eyes revealed a look of nostalgia, as if recalling the past. He then looked at Wang Hongwu and said, "Since you have a plan, I will help you. When I left Jiutian, I took the clan's land with me, and it is here."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed, and a shimmering lake hidden in time and space slowly emerged, containing the light of time and ripples of space, with all sorts of mysteries that were beyond words.

As you can see, the phantoms of crickets rise and fall within it, some shimmering with light, revealing the mysteries of time; others glowing with blue light, displaying the wonders of space. The fact that they can master these two powers shows how extraordinary this race is.

Without hesitation, Wang Hongwu stepped directly into the lake, revealing his Immortal Golden Ten Fiend Body. He began to absorb this bloodline and fragments of the Great Dao as soon as he activated the Eight-Nine Heavenly Technique, evolving his own characteristics.

Gradually, a divine cricket formed from eternal blue gold emerged behind him, wielding time in one hand and space in the other, creating boundless phenomena around him.

The Gu Zu remained silent, observing quietly. As early as the Immortal Ancient Era, some Immortal Kings had speculated about how powerful it would be if the power of the Ten Fiends were integrated into one, and how sturdy it would be if all the Immortal Metal were melted down to form a Spiritual King.

Now it seems that everything has been achieved and integrated into one.

hum!
Finally, Wang Hongwu's body trembled, his eyes suddenly opened, and the third eye between his eyebrows evolved into the Eye of Time and Space. In addition, a pair of wings appeared on his back, with shimmering light on the left and pale blue ripples on the right, pushing his speed to an even more bizarre level.

It can be said that the True Phoenix Wings, Kunpeng Wings, Thunder Emperor Speed ​​and the Gu Clan's Spacetime Speed ​​are combined into one, and the Kingly Speed ​​he evolved even made the giants take notice!

These four techniques are fused into one. With a flap of his wings, even the most outstanding individuals cannot keep up with him. He is no less than a master of speed. This is a qualitative change.

Moreover, Wang Hongwu had completed his accumulation and transformation. Both his cultivation and his primordial spirit were fully developed, allowing him to easily overcome the tribulation of the Immortal King.

His current combat power is even stronger than when he suppressed the Immortal King. Although he cannot defeat a giant, with the Ten Fiends' Divine Speed ​​and his body being tough enough, if he wants to leave, the other party cannot stop him.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, you have reached the level of a king." Gu Zu was also quite surprised. This progress in strength is truly terrifying. The prediction made by Xian Gu back then was not wrong. When the Ten Fiends and Immortal Gold are combined into one body, the resulting transformation is unimaginable.

Most importantly, the laws of the land are ever-changing, and when combined with each other, they can create a comprehensive framework that allows one to counter others' tactics and even restrain others' methods.

"Thank you for your trouble." Wang Hongwu cupped his hands in thanks, then looked at the foreign territory and revealed a subtle expression. "Next, I plan to leave two pieces behind. I hope you can lend me a hand and help cover them up."

Two chess pieces? Upon hearing this, Gu Zu asked with slight curiosity, "With so many powerful figures from other realms gathered here, which two have you taken a fancy to, fellow Daoist?"

"One is the lord of the Crane Clan, and the other, you'll see soon enough." Wang Hongwu smiled, and then his body disintegrated into countless Dao characters that flew out and rushed straight towards a clan's territory.

The Six Paths' aura is as strong as ever... Gu Zu got up and followed, concealing time and space, so that even the giants could not perceive what had happened.

Soon, the two arrived at a clan's territory and saw a towering figure.

This is an immortal king, shrouded in black mist, his aura of the Great Dao overwhelming the heavens. Standing there, he seemed capable of suppressing all the heavens throughout the ages.

He possessed unparalleled vitality, so strong that it filled the entire universe. In his hand, he held a shield shaped like a tortoise shell, but his other hand was somewhat empty, as if something was missing.

The Immortal King, Anlan!

“The cause and effect are impure, yet there are warning signs. Who dares to plot against me?”

He opened his eyes, which flashed with a cold light. A king cannot be insulted. Even if he loses his divine spear and can only hold a shield with one hand, he, An Lan, is still invincible in the world!

"it's him?"

"it's him."

Gu Zu's expression was subtle. An Lan was a well-known figure in the Three Realms, but his spear had been taken away by Wang Hongwu, and now he was going to get beaten up again.

Fate is truly wondrous.

(End of this chapter)