The Heavenly Emperor of Chu

Chapter 172 The Pinnacle of Immortality (Please Subscribe)

Three hundred thousand years have passed, and Chu Tianshu has certainly not lived in vain.

Over the years, he not only recuperated in foreign lands, but also continued to cultivate, successfully advancing his Dao and Dharma, surpassing the peak, and reaching the realm of Immortal King, which was the ultimate peak of immortality that he had deduced back then.

At the same time, he also made significant progress in the sixth secret realm.

However, it is not an easy task to open up a sixth secret realm outside the human body secret realm. Even if Chu Tianshu's cultivation has reached the peak of immortality, he cannot do it.

Only by overcoming the Celestial King Tribulation, allowing the physical body and primordial spirit to undergo another transformation, and stepping into the Celestial King realm, can one hope to open the sixth secret realm.

"No wonder those supreme beings who studied the sixth secret realm did not gain anything. Even I, who have reached the pinnacle of immortality, could not open it up, let alone them."

The difficulty of opening the sixth secret realm far exceeded Chu Tianshu's expectations. He originally thought that he would be able to open the sixth secret realm after reaching the pinnacle of immortality.

But in reality, whenever he tried to open up the sixth secret realm outside his body, the entire universe seemed to be suppressing him, and the pressure was beyond imagination. Several attempts ended in failure.

Chu Tianshu felt that unless he could break through to the Immortal King level, he would definitely not be able to withstand this pressure. Fortunately, his injuries had almost healed and his cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Immortal realm, so he could trigger the Immortal King calamity at any time.

However, the alien realm is not a safe place. If Chu Tianshu dares to trigger the Immortal King Tribulation in his alien base camp, he will probably perish here before he even survives it.

"Now that my injuries have almost healed, let's focus on reconstructing my physical body!"

Chu Tianshu cleared his mind of distractions and looked at the fist-sized Dao Seed within his body, feeling quite satisfied.

When he first condensed his Dao Seed, it was about the size of a sesame seed.

However, after hundreds of thousands of years of recuperation and a great leap forward in his cultivation, his Dao Seed underwent a tremendous change.

The next moment, the Dao Seed within Chu Tianshu's body suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. This light was extraordinary, possessing an aura of being indestructible and eternally enduring.

At the same time, the entire Dao Seed underwent a tremendous change. It seemed to transform into a divine embryo, containing a supreme being, enveloped by countless strands of auspicious energy, and with endless Dao runes flowing around it.

This is the final step in Chu Tianshu's demonic body cultivation of the Dao seed: using the demonic body to nurture the Dao seed, transforming yin into yang, and returning him to a normal life form.

However, there is another way to take this final step: use the Dao Seed to completely reverse the contaminated physical body and return to its original state.

But Chu Tianshu did not want to give up this dark body. He planned to transform it into his own demonic body and let it lurk in the darkness.

Chu Tianshu even hoped that this dark body could infiltrate the dark headquarters and pass on intelligence to him.

After all, he knew very little about the dark side, and if there was an undercover agent, he could know about some unexpected situations in advance.

Moreover, his dark body can be described as a pure and innocent fallen being with extraordinary potential, which naturally makes him worthy of the attention of the dark faction.

This dark body has undergone several transformations and has traversed the path to immortality in the mortal world, possessing astonishing potential.

In particular, this dark physical body also possesses a portion of Chu Tianshu's primordial spirit, which further guarantees his future growth.

Click, click, click!
Not long after, accompanied by a series of cracking sounds, Chu Tianshu emerged from the divine embryo.

"This new physical body is much stronger than the previous one, and it's probably not much worse than the physical body of a true Immortal King."

Chu Tianshu felt very satisfied with his new physical body.

This new body was created using dark matter, but the eerie and ominous parts within it were purified by the dark body, leaving only the pure essence.

In addition, his flawless primordial spirit, under the harmony of yin and yang, allowed him to be born perfectly.

This not only made his physical body incredibly strong, but also boosted his potential to a whole new level.

After recovering from his illness, Chu Tianshu felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and he felt much lighter.

Furthermore, he had already reached the pinnacle of immortality, and his strength far surpassed what it was before.

If he had possessed the strength of a peak immortal when facing the three kings back then, even if he couldn't win, he wouldn't have ended up in such a sorry state.

He almost died at the hands of the three kings during that bloody battle. If he hadn't cut off their Dao Fruits, giving him a chance to catch his breath, he would have been dead long ago.

This was one of the few deadly situations Chu Tianshu had encountered since he began his cultivation.

Fortunately, he fought desperately and managed to secure a sliver of hope.

At the same time, without Chu Tianshu's suppression, the fragments of primordial spirit scattered in every corner of the dark body began to rapidly condense.

Before long, a brand new primordial spirit sword embryo was formed, and it was even better than Chu Tianshu's peak 420,000 years ago.

However, this primordial spirit sword embryo emitted a thick black light, and colorful ominous substances scattered, as if it were going to taint all the heavens, turning them into something ominous and terrifying.

Clearly, these fragments of primordial spirit, nurtured by the dark matter, have also made significant progress, surpassing even Chu Tianshu's peak period. Even if they haven't reached the pinnacle of immortality, they aren't far off.

Once the breakthrough is successful, it probably won't be long before he becomes a Celestial King giant.

Before long, the dark body slowly opened its eyes. Between the opening and closing of its eyes, there were endless dark and ominous runes, as if pulling all the heavens into darkness. Its power was terrifying to the extreme, no less than that of an immortal king.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

After the dark body awoke, it immediately bowed slightly to Chu Tianshu.

As Chu Tianshu's dark body, it inherited most of Chu Tianshu's memories and talents. Apart from not knowing about his past life, it had almost 80 or 90% of Chu Tianshu's memories of this life, and naturally it was also very clear about the main body's plans.

"We are one, that's too formal." Chu Tianshu smiled as he looked at the dark body, his mind racing with calculations.

His kindness is not so easy to repay; if you take his things, be prepared to be squeezed dry.

Chu Tianshu wasn't afraid of the dark body causing any trouble. The Demon Body Seed Dao Technique was not so simple. Since he dared to let the dark body condense its primordial spirit, he wasn't afraid of it rebelling.

Even if something really goes wrong, as long as the cultivation level is not a whole realm higher than his, he can suppress it with a single thought, using the Demon Body Seed to format his primordial spirit and recreate an obedient dark primordial spirit.

However, it's not convenient for the dark body to know these things, lest it overthink things and disrupt Chu Tianshu's plans.

"You will stay here in this foreign land for the time being and try to reach the pinnacle of immortality before breaking through to the Immortal King realm."

"This way, after you survive the Celestial King Tribulation, you should be able to step into the realm of Celestial King giants in one step, saving countless years of arduous cultivation."

With the potential of his dark physical body, reaching the pinnacle of immortality shouldn't be too much of a problem, so Chu Tianshu wasn't worried about that.

Strictly speaking, the part of the primordial spirit that fell into darkness should have received a significant boost, with its potential greatly enhanced, making up for its innate deficiencies. Its potential is probably comparable to that of Chu Tianshu's original self.

“In that case, I’ll stay here for now!” The dark figure nodded.

The dark matter in this alien realm is so concentrated that staying here will greatly benefit him, accelerating his cultivation. "Work hard and gather intelligence for me. When the time comes, I'll eliminate the source of darkness and make you the one in charge!"

Chu Tianshu patted Dark Body on the shoulder and immediately activated his ancestral skill, unable to resist making a grand promise.

"Really...really?"

A glint of light flashed in the dark figure's eyes as he stared intently at Chu Tianshu, his expression one of intense excitement.

If we could replace the source of darkness, wouldn't I, as the eldest, and him, as the second eldest, be able to do whatever I want?

For a moment, the dark body couldn't help but fall into daydreams about the future, feeling that it wouldn't be long before he and his true self, working together from the inside and outside, could destroy the source of darkness and take its place.

From that moment on, he will survey the changing eras and dominate all worlds, both within and without!
"Silly child, has he never eaten a pancake before?"

Chu Tianshu was speechless for a moment. He didn't expect that his casual remark would be taken seriously by the Dark Body, who now looked like the future leader of the Dark Source.

"That's good. With this incentive, he won't think about anything else or try to break free from his control."

After considering it over, Chu Tianshu immediately felt that his decision was incredibly wise. He had managed to trap the Dark Body by using the expectation of a future leader of the Dark Source, making him willingly serve him. It was simply too good to pass up.

Moreover, with this thought in mind, the Dark Body won't be thinking about random things all day long, and won't rebel at the drop of a hat. This is much safer than forcing him to act.

"My Lord, when shall we begin our operation to eliminate the kings of the alien realm? I can't wait!"

The dark figure rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining, his energy at its peak. He was clearly completely captivated by Chu Tianshu's promise and couldn't wait to take action.

"Don't overthink it. Your main focus now is to cultivate diligently and improve your strength."

“If I’m not mistaken, this alien land is just an outpost. The source of darkness is far more terrifying. If we’re going to be anything, let’s be the biggest source of darkness,” Chu Tianshu said.

Chu Tianshu had not wasted his many years in the Immortal Ancient Era. In addition to communicating with the kings, he also explored the ancient history of the myriad worlds.

Throughout the ancient history of the myriad realms, emperors have indeed been born, but they all perished during the process of quelling rebellions, and not just once. The eras in which they fell are known as the Fall of Emperors.

His primary concern now is to improve his cultivation level. He doesn't need to quell the unrest, but at least he needs to ensure he has the ability to protect himself.

He also hoped that the Dark Body could infiltrate the enemy camp and provide him with intelligence.

So that when darkness comes, you will be caught completely unprepared.

"I understand!"

The dark figure looked solemn. He possessed most of Chu Tianshu's memories and understood the seriousness of the matter.

He is still young and needs to improve his cultivation level as soon as possible before infiltrating the source of the dark camp.

"Alright, now send me back to the Primal Ancient Realm."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Tianshu transformed into a ray of light and disappeared into the depths of the Dark Body's physical form, where he remained hidden.

If he were to travel in another realm in his true form, it would be like a beacon illuminating the darkness, attracting a large number of immortal kings in no time.

This is a foreign land, where immortal kings gather in large numbers, and there are quite a few giants as well. He probably won't even survive the tribulation of the Immortal King before being surrounded and killed by this foreign land.

To be on the safe side, Chu Tianshu decided to return to the Primordial Ancient Realm first, and then undergo the Immortal King Tribulation.

There's a saying that goes, "Put on your pants before you put on your shoes, be a grandson before you're a grandfather."

420,000 years ago, it was east of the river; 420,000 years later, it is west of the river.

Wait until he has overcome his tribulation before he comes to cause trouble for the foreign land.

Putting everything else aside, the fact that he almost perished in the siege of the three kings alone is enough to make this matter unforgivable.

Chu Tianshu has always believed in the principle of "I will not attack unless attacked."

But that time in the alien realm almost cost him his life. It was one thing when he was too weak, but once he broke through, he naturally had to get it back with interest.

The path of cultivation emphasizes a clear and unobstructed mind. If he doesn't avenge this grudge, Chu Tianshu will feel a burning resentment in his heart, which will affect his future cultivation.

"I wonder how the battle between the Primordial Ancient Realm and the Otherworld is going? It should be almost over by now."

Since Chu Tianshu was besieged by the three kings and went to a foreign land to recuperate, a full 420,000 years have passed. Chu Tianshu estimated that the great war may have ended by now.

When he left the borderlands, he witnessed the battle between the ancient kings and the kings of other realms, but the situation was not optimistic.

There are simply too many immortal kings in the other realms. Almost every immortal king in the primordial ancient world has been besieged. Over time, they will inevitably fall into a disadvantageous position and even risk being surrounded and killed.

Unless a supreme giant with overwhelming power emerges in the Primordial Ancient Realm, its defeat is only a matter of time.

"Never mind all that, let's go back and undergo the Immortal King Tribulation first!"

"As long as I survive the Celestial King Tribulation, with my peak Celestial Realm, I can become a Celestial King giant in one step. At that time, the other side will be nothing but chickens and dogs."

Chu Tianshu was very confident in himself. Once he successfully broke through, he would definitely reach the realm of Immortal King. At that time, with the Dao-Slaying Sword Technique, he did not believe that the immortal giants of the foreign land could withstand him for long.

Moreover, as his cultivation level became more and more profound, the Dao-Slaying Sword Technique became more and more perfect, and its power steadily increased.

As long as he survives the Celestial King Tribulation, Chu Tianshu is confident that he can fight a bloody battle even if an unparalleled giant attacks.

Before long, the dark figure traversed endless mountains and rivers and appeared near the border imperial pass.

"what?"

"Has the Primal Ancient Realm not been completely defeated yet?"

Although Chu Tianshu was hidden deep within his dark body, he could still sense that several incomparably magnificent Dao auras were lurking near the Imperial Pass.

They confronted and clashed with each other, stirring up the long river of time and dominating the heavens and the universe.

"I never imagined that after hundreds of thousands of years, the Primordial Ancient Realm would not have been completely defeated."

"However, judging from this, the ancient realm will fall within the next few tens of thousands of years."

With Chu Tianshu's current level of cultivation, he can naturally see that the ancient realm's major paths are all show and no substance, and continuing the confrontation would almost certainly lead to defeat.

"I need to go back and undergo the Immortal King Tribulation first; I can't worry about all this for now!"

(End of this chapter)