The Ancient Saint Emperor of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 267 Father of Another Land, Unrivaled Crane Fisherman
In a foreign land, the World Tree swayed, and Anlan sat cross-legged on it.

However, within his body, the Gu Zu and the Peacock King were concealing everything, while Wang Hongwu had completely entered the World Tree, experiencing its wonders and cultivating in symbiosis.

He wasn't the only one to take this path. The descendants of the creators of the Immortal Realm and the Butcher had also tried it. However, she transformed through the Sun God Tree, experiencing each step of advancement to the World Tree. Wang Hongwu, on the other hand, was much faster, directly reaching the goal in one step and evolving within the complete World Tree.

"The Great Dao of the Otherworld, though flawless, has been altered under the influence of the Ancient Artifact of Origin. However, for me, the Otherworld is the best place to graze. From parasitism to control, this realm will eventually fall into my hands."

His expression was calm. If he wanted to herd animals in a foreign land, he would start with An Lan and He Wushuang.

After that, the Fearless Lion, the Fallen Blood Phoenix, and the Dark Dragon became the second batch of new groups from other realms, rising to become bigger and stronger, and creating new glories!
At the same time, Wang Hongwu treated the World Tree in symbiosis as a second external secret realm seed for refining. The World Tree of the alien realm was exceptionally powerful because it had devoured and fused other realms, but it regarded him as one of its own kind and was very fond of this symbiotic complementary medicinal power because it had not grown for too long.

For an entire era, the foreign land had not seen any warfare, so it had naturally remained stagnant. But today was different; it saw a glimmer of hope for further progress: a member of its own kind had come to its aid.

"Six Paths, you wouldn't be trying to kidnap the World Tree from another realm, would you?" Gu Zu's expression grew increasingly strange. Although he had reincarnated once, the Six Paths King's personality hadn't changed. He was still as "unrestrained" as when he was with Wu Zhong.

Although the Peacock King could not understand, he was greatly shocked. He looked at the Gu Zu and said, "The World Tree is the mother of a world, even older than some of the immortal kings. Isn't it equivalent to the mother of the entire alien realm?"
"If we take this tree away, will the foreign land be without a mother?"

Although the words were crude but the reasoning was sound, there was no need to be so crude... Gu Zu was also shocked by this person's thought process and nodded somewhat blankly.

So, what does that mean?
Did they abduct the Mother of Another Land?
A stepfather from another land?
Perhaps this is the plan of Liudao and Wuzhong? Since they cannot confront the alien realm head-on, they will take a flanking maneuver and strike directly at their birthplace? To conquer the Immortal Queen Mother!
"Yu Tuo, they are not human!" An Lan's primordial spirit was filled with sorrow, so she simply closed her eyes and thought, "If it's going to rain, it's going to rain; if it's going to marry, it's going to marry."
Meanwhile, in a secret place in a foreign land, a beam of golden light suddenly shot into the sky, triggering a tremendous change.

In the heavens and earth, chaotic lightning surged, immortal mist obscured the sky, and countless celestial realms and lands collapsed, causing the most terrifying upheaval.

Furthermore, the sky was torn apart, stars fell, and light rained down, as if a great figure was about to be born, and the entire universe trembled!

"This is an unusual phenomenon for King Cheng!"

"After an era of arduous cultivation, the Crane Clan's leader is finally about to take this step."

Countless beings trembled with fear. All the powerful clans on this land wore solemn expressions. Even true immortals and quasi-kings could hardly resist that pressure. They all looked towards the direction of the waterfall.

That place is the secluded retreat of the Crane Clan's leader.

The sea waterfall, gray in color, is a very strange ocean, rolling and surging, with deafening waves.

At the same time, it is not lying on the ground, but hanging in the sky, flowing from the ground to the sky, like a most magnificent waterfall. It is so grand that the sea hangs in the sky, hence the name "sea waterfall"!
There is no sea on the ground; it rises abruptly from the ground like water without roots, rushing and roaring straight into the sky.

Wang Hongwu's gaze also fell upon it, and he discovered that this strange sight was exactly three feet above the ground. There was no water within these three feet, but the part beyond that was a vast ocean, surging towards the sky.

And in the vast sky, there is no end in sight, no way back.

A creature sat cross-legged beneath the waterfall, devoid of any magical energy, its eyes closed, a fishing rod placed before it, fishing, while remaining motionless like a fossil.

It was a young man with long, golden hair that reached his waist. He was handsome and otherworldly, and had a pair of golden wings on his back, giving him an ethereal air.

Crane Without a Pair!
The Heavenly Horned Ant's older sisters and brothers were all brutally murdered by this person. Afterwards, he fed the descendants of the Ten Fiends to his mount and even slaughtered the seeds of the Immortal Ancient King's Path, thus creating an invincible legend.

"The opportunity to become king through fishing is today, and that is the day he attains enlightenment." A wisp of divine thought appeared from the perspective of the Devouring Heaven Emperor Clan's Lord, King Qing, who, while observing from the sidelines, still gave Kundi face.

Otherwise, even a flawless and immortal king wouldn't make a supreme king wait so long.

"Two kings from one family, Senior Kundi will create a legend." King Wu's divine sense also appeared, and he was somewhat envious. Two kings from one family, what a terrifying achievement that is?

Soon, the immortal kings such as Yu Wang and Yu Tuo also lost their divine senses, and even An Lan did the same.

At the same time, the Great Realm roared, and He Wushuang suddenly opened his eyes, his body radiating the light of the Undying Scripture. He roared to the sky, and immediately saw boundless chains of divine Dao appear from outside the realm, falling in a vast expanse. That was the Immortal King Tribulation!

He began his tribulation.

Other immortal kings flocked to protect him, determined to help a flawless king be born.

Moreover, under the influence of He Wushuang's impact on the King's Domain, the boundary wall of the alien realm began to shake. This was because the King's Tribulation came from outside the realm and inevitably impacted this place, creating the coordinates of the alien realm, making this place shine like a beacon.

"Beware of the people from the Boundary Sea!" Yu Tuo said, gazing intently at the boundary wall.

"Welcome, people of the Boundary Sea." Wang Hongwu smiled and used the power of the World Tree to detect the various Boundary Sea passages and backup plans that existed in the other realm. He silently pushed them forward, making the boundary wall more illusory. Opening the passage directly would naturally expose him, so he chose to fan the flames. With the cooperation of the Gu Zu and the concealment of the sacrificial bowl, no one would notice.

Normally, there would be such a tribulation when one attempts to break through to the Kingly Path; otherwise, there would be no need for the Immortal King to protect the path. However, the Boundary Sea is far away, so although it is a threat, it is difficult to cause effective damage, and most of the time one remains safe and sound.

Gradually, under the influence of the World Tree and guided by He Wushuang's breakthrough, the alien realm became a lighthouse for the seas near the Boundary Sea. On this day, the aggregated universe was thrown into turmoil, like thunder roaring, deafening, and all the alien beings were terrified.

In a secret land called Taiyin River, the entire riverbed cracked open, as if the universe had been cleaved in two, and a passage was about to emerge, spewing out immortal essence!

Meanwhile, in a ruin called Wujian Valley, where great cracks intertwined and chaos surged, the same thing was happening: heavenly fire rained down, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and immortal essence burst forth, as thick as water.

"Someone?!" Some cultivators passing by were extremely shocked, because they could vaguely see a passage through the large cracks.

Moreover, within that passage stood some indifferent beings, seemingly infinitely far apart, each one utterly apathetic, causing the heavens to tremble at their presence.

This was not an isolated case; through the cracks in the ancient road, creatures could be seen gazing into the distance, though they were too far apart to be clearly seen.

"They are all kings who emerged from our realm and the Immortal Realm in ancient times. Their return is a reckoning." Someone sighed, revealing the truth.

One can imagine what a vibrant era it was, with immortal kings fighting fiercely, celestial kings dominating the world, and even beings from more ancient eras emerging to participate. Peerless powerhouses emerged one after another, and the sea of ​​realms was stained with blood. It was truly breathtaking and unprecedented.

Those kings who take action against other realms naturally have grudges against them. They may be from the ancient realms that were destroyed in the past, or from the Immortal Realm, or they may have formed enmity in the Boundary Sea, or they may want to land on land ahead of time. Naturally, they do not mind interfering with the path of the Dao.

Overnight, a shocking change occurred in a foreign land. In some strange ancient places and in some ancient and dangerous places that were once considered "remarkable," anomalies appeared.

“This sign may be the beginning of a great reckoning,” a veteran immortal suddenly said. Upon hearing this, many beings fell silent, no longer daring to speak, for it was taboo.

Some knew that this era was destined to be turbulent, perhaps culminating in the most terrible purge and bloody war in history, where kings might fall and bury the heavens.

hum!
The next moment, the Immortal Refining Pot appeared, carrying unparalleled pressure and terrifying aura. It flew in from afar. Legend has it that the being inside the Immortal Refining Pot is incredibly powerful, and is considered one of the strongest beings in the history of this alien realm.

He came to protect his disciple!

At this moment, He Wushuang unleashed his full power to resist the Immortal King Tribulation, his entire body bound by the chains of the Great Dao.

He reached a critical moment in his tribulation.

At this moment, in the Boundary Sea, one ancient figure after another opened their eyes in the darkness, their gazes terrifying and incredibly powerful. Some stood on large black ships, while others stood on floating duckweed, all looking in this direction, towards the almost transparent alien realm.

"Becoming a king? A pipe dream."

With a chilling sound, the sky collapsed and the earth cracked, the Taiyin River burst open, and a passage was about to take shape. The supreme powerhouse in the Boundary Sea was about to come over, forcibly land, and arrive at this place.

At the same time, several weapons fell down, all aimed at the place where He Wushuang was undergoing tribulation.

"How dare you!" the Immortal King Yu Tuo roared, unleashing boundless divine power to meet the attack and block this unexpected event.

On the other side, a dark, muddy mass of flesh erupted, spewing pus, blood, and bone from the Boundary Sea. It was a curse and corrosive power that overturned the world, wanting to defile He Wushuang's foundation and ruin his life.

Moreover, there was a blood-red spear, sharp and cold, that directly pierced into the alien realm. It was terrifyingly thick. The two combined were about to destroy the alien realm, but King Qing and King Wu took action to stop them.

"From another land, let's settle a debt first!"

Within the Boundary Sea, a creature sneered. Reaching this level, they possessed an aura of ruthless righteousness. Returning to this realm made such individuals extremely dangerous. In the distance, King Yu roared, his palm annihilating the Great Realm as he confronted the creatures from the other side of the Boundary Sea. It was terrifying; chaotic mists surged, and supreme magical power surged.

"My disciple is unparalleled. Focus on your tribulation, and I will ensure your safety!"

An ancient being slumbering within the Immortal Refining Pot has awakened. It does not belong to this era, but now it has emerged. Gazing towards the direction of the Boundary Sea, it senses the terrifying being emerging from the Immortal Realm looking over.

In an instant, an arrow fell, suddenly bursting forth from the darkness, aimed directly at He Wushuang.

"Butcher, you're still alive!" The Immortal Refining Pot moved, and Kun Di soared into the sky, crashing into the arrow and averting a great calamity. At the same time, he dared not be negligent, because the attacker was too powerful and terrifying. He chose to personally guard the boundary wall and fight against it, so he had no time to pay attention to anything else.

Currently, apart from the sleeping king, most of the immortal kings who came to protect the Dharma are fighting against the powerful beings of the Boundary Sea. Only 'An Lan' is the Dharma protector, and he is trusted by everyone.

Even He Wushuang bowed gratefully, saying, "Thank you, senior!"

At this moment, he was breaking through faster and faster, and his position was perfect. He was finally about to become a true immortal king!

This is an immortal king, yet even more sacred than a celestial king. With a joyful expression, he suddenly lifted the fishing rod in his hand, fishing out his own kingly status.

But at that moment, he felt another entity lifting the fishing rod, making him feel as if he had been lifted up for a moment, and he couldn't help but look up.

There was more than one person fishing.

At that highest point, fragments of time fluttered about like the most beautiful petals, and the river of time seemed to accompany them. At that moment, an outline sat cross-legged, as if fishing.

The bait is the Kingly Path to Immortality, the hook is the Daoist dragon and snake, and what is caught is the peerless crane!
The lord of the crane clan fished for the opportunity to become king, while the wise king fished for the immortal king, the peerless crane.

The mantis catches the cicada, and the oriole is behind.

"Senior Anlan?!" He Wushuang was astonished. The person looked extremely familiar; it was the very person he had just thanked. He was now trying to lure him in, and he was a top-tier senior at that!
How could it be him?
"Those who recite my true name will attain eternal life in the cycle of reincarnation, peerless one, return to your rightful place!"

Wang Hongwu, controlling An Lan, murmured indifferently. With a sudden tug, the golden hook formed from the divine spear in his hand pulled He Wushuang's primordial spirit into the sacrificial bowl.

When a top-tier figure makes a move, it's far too easy to overwhelm a newly ascended king; there's no way they can resist, let alone when they've just broken through.

Outside, his physical body had just survived the Immortal King Tribulation and was consolidating his Dao Fruit. The sacrificial bowl concealed him, and the bright divine light shone everywhere, yet no one noticed anything amiss. The experts within the Boundary Sea attacked even more fiercely, because once the King Tribulation dissipated, they could no longer sense the coordinates of the other realm. In particular, the Butcher unleashed a series of powerful attacks, forcing Kundi to be on high alert and unable to concentrate on He Wushuang's condition.

"Cricket? And you too?" As soon as it landed in the bowl, He Wushuang's expression immediately became solemn. He saw the Peacock King, the Cricket Ancestor, and Wang Hongwu, and immediately realized that something was wrong.

Without wasting words, Wang Hongwu raised his hand to suppress the attack. He Wushuang was also decisive, attacking directly. His skin was shimmering with golden light, and his hair reflected countless feather arrows. His body was covered with dense golden symbols, and his indestructible body was glowing. His kingly power formed a gray crane shadow that flew alongside him as he used all his strength to attack the fist.

However, with a bang, Wang Hongwu crushed He Wushuang's arms with a single hand, sending him flying backward, spitting blood. His cultivation of the Undying Scripture and other techniques had become meaningless, as they were easily suppressed.

With a single squeeze of those five fingers, immense power easily neutralized his attack, and that terrifying physique instilled in him an unshakeable sense of powerlessness.

"A Heavenly Horned Ant?!" He Wushuang was shocked. He actually saw a giant Heavenly Horned Ant made of bright white gold behind the attacker!

Wang Hongwu didn't speak, but used the Undying Scripture and the Heavenly Horned Ant King Technique to suppress He Wushuang with a single palm strike. The boundless power surged and directly destroyed He Wushuang's counterattack. He pressed He Wushuang back with one hand and sent him flying. Blood splattered from the palm strike, and he was no match for He Wushuang.

Even a flawless king is still far behind a peerless figure.

"So these two karmic consequences have come back to haunt me. If my master hadn't been entangled with that butcher, how could you have caused such trouble!"

He Wushuang was handsome enough to make many women pale in comparison, but now he was facing his calamity. He was struck by Wang Hongwu and his body was covered in cracks and bloodstains. His body was disintegrating and exploding.

Throughout the entire ordeal, Wang Hongwu didn't utter a single word. He used only one hand to forcefully press down on He Wushuang, preventing him from lifting his head. He was completely crushed there, coughing up blood continuously, and his injuries worsened.

The once unparalleled ruler of the Crane Clan had fallen to such a state. He roared to the sky, his long golden hair flowing freely, his eyes filled with resentment.

He was an immortal king, surpassing many imperial lineages and becoming the best of this era, but in the end, he had to end up so sadly.
The Peacock King shook his head. This guy really overestimated himself. An Lan was suppressed, let alone a newly promoted Immortal King.

"I am immortal!" He Wushuang's eyes were bloodshot. Although his physical body had been destroyed, he believed that the primordial spirit of the Immortal King was eternal and indestructible. However, Wang Hongwu did not intend to destroy him. He directly used the Primordial Reincarnation technique, which transformed into countless Dao-character dragons and snakes that took root in his body and began to coexist and evolve.

He Wushuang was horrified. He sensed the crisis of destruction. He was indeed immortal, but the other party did not want to destroy him. Instead, they wanted to parasitize and control him, turning him into a pawn!
Moreover, his cultivation level was far inferior, and with the help of Gu Zu and Peacock King, he was defeated in an instant and completely parasitized and controlled by Wang Hongwu.

It was still his own will and thoughts, but he was being secretly influenced without realizing it. Even if Kundi were right in front of him, with the sacrificial bowl covering his face, he wouldn't be able to see anything.

Outside, the influence of the gu ancestor was only present for a moment before things returned to calm.

He Wushuang's primordial spirit returned to its rightful place, absorbing the essence of the calamity that had taken place, consolidating its position, and becoming a flawless immortal king.

Seeing this, the creatures in the Boundary Sea had a flicker in their eyes and did not make another move. Their figures became increasingly faint until they were no longer visible.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on reaching the pinnacle of the Kingly Path."

Just then, An Lan appeared and congratulated He Wushuang. The two exchanged a meaningful glance and both smiled. In their eyes, there was another figure standing there.

Soon, the other Immortal Kings also appeared to offer their congratulations, and the foreign land was filled with joy and laughter.

Kundi stroked his beard with satisfaction. With two kings in one family, he would be the most glorious person in the foreign land, and his disciple might even become the new successor.

"My disciple, consolidate your Dao fruit. The butcher was ruthless and damaged my domain's boundary wall. I will repair it and settle this score with the Immortal Realm sooner or later."

This person is ruthless and despicable, and will not retreat easily. He may still be attacking in the shadows. I will just have to wear him down! Then, he sent a telepathic message to He Wushuang, sending over a lot of good things, and even materials to help his disciple forge a royal weapon.

It can be said that this is quite generous; even some kings would find it difficult to find the materials they desire to forge their own divine weapon.

Now, He Wushuang has directly obtained these, which can be used to forge a royal weapon, which of course will fall into the hands of Wang Hongwu.

Without delay, he immediately asked the immortal kings present to help him forge the weapon, fusing the materials together in one furnace, and even throwing in his former weapon, the halberd, to be refined anew.

Gradually, the royal weapon took shape and suddenly merged with He Wushuang. It was as if a layer of magnificent wings covered his body, transforming him into a divine bird, spreading his wings and soaring into the sky!
Those were a pair of weapon wings, ever-changing, capable of becoming sword wings, blade wings, or even wings of thousands of weapons, allowing them to soar freely and wreak havoc in the cosmic sea, perfectly suited to Wang Hongwu's extreme speed technique.

On the surface, He Wushuang took it in and nurtured it, but in reality, it was directly transformed into Wang Hongwu's new weapon, and all the foreign kings worked for him.

Please accept this with a smile.

Kundi then returned to the Refining Immortal Pot to slumber and began repairing the boundary wall.

Because the butcher is so powerful, only someone like him can remove the damage he causes; others are simply not up to the task.

"Thank you all for protecting me. I will go into seclusion today and discuss the Dao with you all again another day."

He Wushuang smiled slightly, cupped his hands in greeting to the arriving Immortal Kings, and then returned to his clan's territory to go into seclusion.

At the same time, An Lan also chose to leave and went into seclusion. Only Yu Tuo seemed to be deep in thought, glanced at him, and vaguely sensed something.

"What are your plans next?" Gu Zu looked at Wang Hongwu. This guy had left the alien realm in ruins, which was truly frightening.

"Take the World Tree with you and return to the Immortal Realm to break through to the Kingly Path." Wang Hongwu had completed his arrangements and was naturally about to leave to achieve the supreme status.

Gu Zu nodded, then paused, startled. What had he just heard?
Leave with the World Tree?

You really want to be the father of someone from another land?!
(End of this chapter)