The Legend of the Great Desolation: I Am the Fortress

Chapter 207 First Encounter with Elder Yuan

"Who...who is this?"

The Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao was filled with shock, and even somewhat numb.

The two attendants at the Celestial Immortal level following behind the Heavenly Emperor lowered their heads, looking like frightened quails.

"It's a True God Dao Ancestor! Yet another True God Dao Ancestor!"

"Isn't sending one powerful being at the True God or Dao Ancestor level enough? Now they want another one?"

"And...it seems that this person has a closer relationship with Hundred Tomb Mountain?"

"Even, the true lord of Hundred Tomb Mountain?"

Thoughts flashed through the mind of the Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao, which made him hate the Water Virtue Star Lord even more.

He had arranged for the star lord who first took the initiative to join him to help investigate, and of course, he himself had also taken the initiative to investigate.

But in the end, they couldn't find out the cause, and the matter was dropped. That's why I came to your door today!
However, he really didn't expect that this visit would lead to such a tough situation!

The voice fell.

Wow~~~
High in the sky, a faint ripple spread through the surrounding space, and then a young man dressed in a black robe emerged from it.

"It's him?"

"Huh? It's this person?"

"The Lord of Zhaixing Palace?"

"The one who killed the King of the Wujian Sect in front of so many powerful figures was actually the master of this Hundred Tomb Mountain?"

"The withered grass immortal of Hundred Tombs Mountain is actually backed by this killing god?"

The commotion just now was so great that even the gods and immortals of various powerful forces in the Heavenly Realm, including some great beings, all turned their attention to it.

They were all secretly exchanging information, and those who secretly coveted the beauty of the withered grass immortal of Hundred Tomb Mountain were now sweating profusely.

Lei Zhan has led a group of celestial beings and true immortals from the Zhaixing Mansion to resist the Wujian Gate, and it has only been a few decades since then. They also have friends and relatives, and naturally they will not ignore this god-like Zhaixing Mansion Lord.

Especially in the final battle in the Tianchen Great World, the combined power of the Golden Flame of the Sun and the Profound Water of the Moon directly killed that God King of the Wujian Sect... that was a top-tier Dao Ancestor! Even some powerful beings at the True God and Dao Ancestor levels who are now focusing their attention on this area are not confident that they can be considered a match for that God King Buxiu!

At this moment, the Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao and his two attendants also widened their eyes. However, under the restraint of a terrifying force, they were completely unable to move.

"Emperor of Heaven?"

Lei Zhan was dressed in a very ordinary black robe, which, compared to the magnificent imperial crown of the Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao, made them seem as if one was in the heavens and the other on the ground.

But none of the immortals and demons here dared to underestimate them.

"Hmm?" Lei Zhan glanced at the old man Yuan not far away and waved his hand lightly.

Wow~~~
The power that imprisoned the Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao dissipated instantly.

"Hoo." The Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao swallowed hard and stepped forward to bow respectfully, saying, "Xuanxiao greets True God Leizhan."

“True Immortal Xuanxiao, you’ve come to my Hundred Tomb Mountain…” Lei Zhan spoke, but didn’t even glance at the tall man in the Heavenly Emperor’s crown who was bowing respectfully. His voice was indifferent: “What is the matter?”

"This..." Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao gritted his teeth and said, "Xuanxiao has offended you, I beg the True God to spare my life!"

At times like these, the more you say, the more mistakes you make. He had held the throne of the Heavenly Emperor for quite some time, so he naturally understood this principle.

As long as you are sincere, you might just encounter a situation where someone takes it seriously but puts it down easily.

"Spare my life? Spare your life for what? You, the Lord of the Heavenly Realm, only wanted to stay at my Hundred Tomb Mountain for a few days." Lei Zhan's voice was indifferent, revealing no emotion.

It should be known that powerful beings at the level of True Gods and Dao Ancestors can observe the Three Realms with a single thought.

Compared to ordinary true gods and Dao ancestors, Lei Zhan's divine soul was much stronger. After discovering that the withered grass had crushed the jade talisman in the small world, he naturally 'saw' everything in that small world and noticed everything that happened in the Hundred Tomb Mountain.

"This..." Although the Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao felt anger and fear in his heart, he dared not show it on his face. "The True God is joking."

Seeing the Heavenly Emperor, who was almost unrecognizable from before, Lei Zhan lost interest.

"get out!"

Lei Zhan shook his head slightly, waved his hand, and didn't bother to pay any more attention.

The Heavenly Emperor was nothing more than a pure Yang True Immortal.

To the current leader, he's just an insignificant nobody. Even if he were crushed with a single finger, no powerful figure would object.

"Yes. This, this!" The Heavenly Emperor Xuanxiao's expression changed instantly.

Lei Zhan's simple wave of his hand felt like a colossal mountain crashing down on him. At the same time, he felt an incredibly terrifying force completely enveloping him... The layers upon layers of spatial and temporal shifts left him utterly powerless to resist.

Even if Lei Zhan didn't care much, a casual wave of his hand was far more powerful than a mere third-rate True Immortal could easily withstand.

"call."

In an instant, time and space shifted, and the extremely respectful Heavenly Emperor and his two attendants were slapped away by Lei Zhan!
"Fellow Daoist Lei Zhan's application of the power of spacetime is becoming increasingly skillful!" Old Man Yuan looked over with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan is joking." Lei Zhan's gaze also fell on the white-robed old man in the sky. He shook his head and smiled. "In the Dao of Time and Space, I have only just begun. Compared to my master, I am not even one ten-thousandth as good as him."

“Ku Cao.” Lei Zhan looked at the figure dressed in hemp clothing. “Lei Zhan.” Ku Cao’s eyes were also brimming with tears, but his bright eyes reflected the image of the black-robed youth not far away.

Lei Zhan said softly, "I'm here."

"Hmm." The moment Kusakabe saw Lei Zhan appear, his mind was already filled with only that most familiar figure not far away.

How could they possibly hold back now?

He immediately bypassed the old man and pounced on Lei Zhan.

"It's alright. Next time something like this happens, be sure to let me know as soon as possible." Lei Zhan reached out and hugged the withered grass, a gentle smile on his face.

"Mm." The withered grass nodded gently.

He held her soft, fragrant body in his arms, his palms gently caressing her, but instead of feeling any tenderness, he felt increasingly heavy-hearted.

Only Lei Zhan himself knew what a ferocious wolf was hidden beneath the sheepskin of the figure standing not far away, the one called Old Man Yuan!
Without absolute certainty, Lei Zhan wouldn't even be willing to actively arouse the wolf's vigilance.

But now, this smiling wolf has started to reach out to his relatives and friends.

So what’s next?

Could the target be himself?

Although Ku Cao crushed the jade talisman in time, and Lei Zhan saw everything that happened in the small world, how can one guard against thieves for a thousand days?
"Looks like I need to hurry," Lei Zhan thought to himself.

Keep warm for a moment.

"Fellow Daoist Lei Zhan, this old man has misjudged you somewhat." The old man Yuan walked over with a smile and said:

"In the game of mortal life, I encountered a little boy named Kucao in a small world, a child who immediately caught my eye. I initially thought it was a blessing from heaven that I had found a good disciple. But I never expected..."

The old man paused for a moment, then said, "I never imagined that this little girl would be your Daoist partner! No wonder she hesitated to become my disciple despite my repeated attempts. Even when I promised her magical treasures and other valuables, she remained unmoved..."

"Daoist companion..." Kucao was nestled in Lei Zhan's arms. When he heard the old man Yuan mention the words "Daoist companion," his heart trembled, but he remained motionless.

This moment of peace made her feel incredibly at ease, and she didn't even want to leave this warm embrace.

"Ku Cao." Lei Zhan patted Ku Cao's shoulder, then released his embrace. His gaze passed over Ku Cao's scattered hair and looked at the old man Yuan who was getting closer and closer to him.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan previously said he wanted to take Kucao as his disciple?"

“Yes. This old man feels a connection with you as a Daoist partner, otherwise I wouldn’t have repeatedly considered taking her as my disciple.” The old man’s eyes lit up. “It just so happens that we also have a great connection. This old man and your master, Bodhi, are old brothers who came out of the chaos together!”

"And the little peacock is a disciple of both me and Bodhi. If you, my Daoist partner, were to also become my disciple, it would be a truly remarkable story in the Three Realms!"

If possible, Old Man Yuan would naturally be willing to accept the withered grass.

Although a first- or third-grade True Immortal is not worth such a great deal of effort, his true intentions lie elsewhere... By controlling the withered grass and then subtly influencing Lei Zhan, this is the true purpose of the Old Man of Source.

“Hmm…” Lei Zhan glanced at the slightly excited Old Man Yuan, paused, and slowly shook his head, saying, “It seems we will have to disappoint Fellow Daoist Yuan. If Ku Cao wants to take another step forward, he will have to comprehend the Heavenly Dao.”

Even with the best teacher, the Heavenly Dao can hardly provide guidance, unless one is an extremely ancient and powerful being. Otherwise, even a true god or Dao ancestor would find it difficult to exert much influence.

As the saying goes, the master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you.

This is true for ordinary people, and even more so for those who embark on spiritual practice.

Moreover, the powerful figure before them was the Old Man of Source, so Lei Zhan was even less likely to send the withered grass into the tiger's mouth.

Sensing the gazes fixed on Hundred Tomb Mountain, Old Man Yuan shook his head and chuckled, "It seems I'm completely unable to find this precious disciple."

Wow.

He slowly shook his head, then transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the void.

"Let's go too." Lei Zhan smiled and stretched out his palm as he sensed the slowly dissipating divine sense around him.

"Mm." Kucao nodded obediently, took Lei Zhan's hand, and followed him as they flew towards the palace below.

……

On an unnamed peak of the majestic Baimu Mountain.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its hazy light like a thin veil draped over the piles of withered grass.

It's hard to imagine that one is the renowned Lord of the Star-Picking Palace, a top-tier powerhouse in the Three Realms, and the other is a powerful Pure Yang True Immortal, a leader of a force in the Heavenly Realm.

But at this moment, the two of them were holding hands, walking on the mountain road like ordinary people.

"That's nice," the withered grass whispered under the hazy moonlight.

"Hmm?" Leizhan looked over.

The gray clothes on the withered grass, which were originally a very plain color, made her skin appear even brighter than the full moon under the moonlight.

“I thought…” Kucao shook his head and smiled, “I thought we would never be together again in this life.”

……

(End of this chapter)