The Great Ruler: Starting from the Dark Ages

Chapter 158 Heading to the Boundary Sea
Immortal Kings can generate immortal matter on their own, and the current Immortal Realm was formed by the integration and refinement of all realms by the original Immortal Kings.

Xu He no longer has many small worlds to refine, but the Bitter Sea within his body is a brand new world. He then diverts endless immortal matter to converge into the Bitter Sea.

In an instant, the golden waves of the sea of ​​suffering surged forth.

The bright moon rises from the sea in the sky, and its light truly transforms into a star. At the same time, the sun's essence fire, hanging from the ancient Fusang tree, converges towards the high heavens, transforming into a radiant sun.

The golden seawater began to steam.

The continent, originally formed from celestial energy, actually began to solidify, transforming from celestial energy into real land.

Those various divine medicines, which are almost like castles in the air and are transformed from the strange phenomena of the beautiful rivers and mountains, have indeed condensed the shadow of mythology.

Huang Zhong, Renshen Guo, Jianmu, and Linghuai all appeared within the sea of ​​suffering.

A continent began to emerge, and the sun, moon, and stars also solidified.

The immortal medicine in the Bitter Sea has been growing in batches. Immortal medicines that would cause people to fight to the death in the outside world are so common here.

Xu He continued to infuse the immortal substance, even adding his own essence blood mixed with fragments of his own Great Dao.

This caused the Bitter Sea to be completely overturned, expanding more than tenfold in an instant, and the strange phenomena formed by the four divine beasts also roamed the Bitter Sea at this moment.

Gradually, within the sea of ​​suffering, the Great Dao and its laws appeared!

From this moment on, the Sea of ​​Bitterness can no longer be called the Sea of ​​Bitterness, but instead—the Immortal Realm!
Outside, even the Celestial Kings felt a tremor.
It was like the autonomous roar of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and also like the laws of nature constantly growing and perfecting.

At first they were just puzzled, but upon investigation, they discovered that the Great Dao and its laws did not originate from this world.

Everyone was shocked and rushed to find the source of the tremor.

A bronze palace suddenly appeared, and the changes originated from within it.

"Could this sudden change truly be ushering in a new world?" someone exclaimed.

"What on earth is the Heavenly Emperor doing?!"

"Could it be that becoming an emperor means creating a small world on your own?"

"Won't the Heavenly Emperor create another immortal realm?"

At this moment, the doubts that had been raised earlier gradually faded away, and Qi Yu became even more determined in her choice.

The noise from the outside world did not disturb Xu He.

The immortal realm within Xu He's body underwent another change.

It is not the Immortal Realm itself, but the essence blood of the Immortal King that was previously left inside.

Previously, drops of the Immortal King's essence blood transformed into seeds of life and sank into the Sea of ​​Bitterness.

But now, the seeds of life have taken root in the Immortal Realm, and have even sprouted tender shoots.

A year has passed, and the buds are still just buds.

Ten years have passed, and the tender buds have begun to glow with a pale golden light.

Three hundred years have passed, and this batch of tender shoots has begun to show differences in quality, just like the gaps that arise between top students.

Some shoots soar into the sky, growing towards the big tree, while others remain tender buds, unchanged.

Another five thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye.

These several tender shoots actually grew into immortal elixirs!

"It's done." Looking at all this, Xu He finally smiled with satisfaction.

This elixir of immortality is the anchor, which can be used in later generations to revive immortal kings.

After the Immortal King is resurrected, his essence and blood can be preserved to create an immortal elixir and bring him back to life.

This cycle is a good way to combat the effects of high altitude.

However, its shortcomings are also very obvious.

It either requires the use of supreme elixirs or an endless amount of time.

Moreover, this method can only be used by cultivators at the Immortal King level, because only at this level can one be considered to have "an indestructible physical body and an immortal primordial spirit".

"It's time to leave the pass." With one thing on his mind, Xu He got up and stretched his limbs slightly.

He then left the pass.

Over the past few thousand years, the world has undergone considerable changes.

The exchanges between the cultivators from the two places, which were originally relatively isolated, became more frequent, and events of discussing and expounding the Dao often occurred.

During this period, the Great Crimson Heavenly Lord seized the opportunity and truly attained the status of a Celestial King.

Meanwhile, the patriarch of the Celestial Phoenix Clan, who was on good terms with Chi Xiao, also received guidance from Chi Xiao during this period, and made a final leap to become a true Celestial Phoenix.

With two Celestial King-level Ten Fiends, the status of the Celestial Phoenix Clan has been greatly enhanced, even to the point where they can stand on equal footing with the True Dragon Clan.

Naturally, new Immortal Kings also emerged in the Immortal Realm, and no fewer than ten Supreme Beings of the Two Realms were born.

With pressure in place, everything is moving in a positive direction.

After Xu He emerged from seclusion, Chi Xiao arrived and presented him with the precious techniques of the Ten Ancient Fiends.

This was not Xu He's intention, but rather Chi Xiao remembered that when they were in the lower realm, Xu He had mentioned the collection of the Nine Secrets and the Ten Ancient Ferocious Treasures.

Originally, he only wanted to use it as a reference to improve his own path, but he never expected that it would be remembered by him forever.

Xu He didn't hesitate much and accepted the Ten Fierce Treasures Technique. After expressing his gratitude, he went to find Qi Yu.

“Going to the Boundary Sea is fine.” Qi Yu clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xu He and said, “Then I wish you success in finding the method to break through the King and become an Emperor.”

Xu He nodded slightly, thanking Qi Yu for his kindness.

Then, witnessed by a group of immortal kings, he went to the Boundary Sea alone.

The world was in turmoil, and countless people were watching Xu He closely.

On the sandy beach of the dike, Xu He, like everyone else, saw that line of shallow footprints.

It has never been erased since time immemorial.

That nameless quasi-immortal emperor, whose origins and name are unknown, is beyond Xu He's power to revive even if he wanted to.

Throughout the ages, very few people have possessed such abilities.

Xu He set foot here.

Everyone was staring at the spot where Xu He stood, even though they all knew what the outcome would be.

Xu He strode forward without pausing or looking around; he simply moved forward.

There was no miracle, no accident, and no trace was left on the beach.

Countless cultivators in the Immortal Realm and the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were greatly disappointed; they truly hoped that Xu He could create that miracle.

But Qi Yu believed that Xu He's trip would create a miracle. The creatures watching from within the Boundary Sea breathed a sigh of relief.

The fact that he left no footprints means that his strength was not enough to overwhelm all others, which means that they had an opportunity to take advantage of him.

"I want to taste his origin... A being who, upon first entering the realm of Immortal Kings, can already step into the ranks of giants... What kind of wonders would his origin possess?"

"coming!"

As soon as the creatures within the Boundary Sea finished speaking, golden light shone forth.

The golden road stretched into the Boundary Sea, illuminating several surrounding star fields. However, the Boundary Sea was far too vast, and every wave represented a broken world. Even the golden light of the giant could only illuminate a corner.

"Indeed, the Boundary Sea is an abandoned battlefield." Xu He said slowly, sensing the thousands of broken star fields.

The Dark Clan reaped the benefits of the myriad worlds, nurturing them in a way that allowed cultivators to grow before harvesting them. Some worlds with no real potential were simply abandoned there.

Over time, the graves of the myriad star fields here transformed into a "sea".

“Young man, there is no opportunity to become a king or emperor here. You should leave as soon as possible,” a being in the Boundary Sea said, waving his hand.

"Is persuasion useful? Throughout the ages, how many people have come here one after another, all seeking to become kings and emperors?" A being spoke from the depths of the dark clouds.

Even the slightest transmission of sound can cause discomfort to living beings.

"I can answer both of your questions." Xu He looked at the creatures hidden within the dark clouds:
"Several eons ago, there was indeed an opportunity here for a king to become an emperor, and now, well, there is still one..."

Xu He's words were true; what he meant was that by embracing darkness and becoming a quasi-immortal emperor in the dark world, he could have a chance to break through from king to emperor.

"As for the second one, not all those who set foot on the Boundary Sea are seeking to break through to become kings and emperors; some are there to quell the turmoil."

Xu He only knew of the nameless Footprint Emperor, the Lord of the Forbidden Zone who imparted knowledge and answered questions for Shi Hao, and the Willow God.

As for more? Xu He didn't know, but he was certain there would be.

Even a powerful figure like Emperor Footprint could only leave traces. Throughout the ages, how many sages have embarked on this path of no return, ultimately becoming insignificant ripples in the end?
In the midst of darkness and turmoil, how many outstanding talents and heroes rose up to wield their mighty axes?

Ancient history may not have recorded it in detail, but there is a saying: "Humanity has no great emperor, but the nine holy bodies fight against the heavens."

As Xu He's voice began to sweep across the area, more and more eyes turned towards them.

The creature lurking in the darkness asked curiously, "So, what kind of person are you?"

"Me?" Golden light flashed in Xu He's eyes, and his aura as a giant spread as he raised his hand. The next moment, he turned his palm into a fist and threw a punch.

"We came here to quell the darkness!"

A sudden burst of golden light illuminated this part of the boundary sea.

The rich blood energy, like a sea breeze, stirred up countless waves in the Boundary Sea, and countless broken and damaged worlds swayed with the waves at this moment.

That punch shattered the dark clouds and struck the creature hidden behind them.

That was a fierce tiger immortal king.

However, his condition was somewhat strange. His body was covered in rotten and decaying flesh, and there were even drops of purulent, dirty, and filthy black blood.

It was a dark creature!
The moment he revealed his true form, the expressions of the several Celestial Kings around him were all shocked.

Those who were weaker immediately distanced themselves.

Having lived within the Boundary Sea for so many years, how could they not know the terror of the dark creatures?

In their minds, these kinds of creatures mostly lived in the depths of the Boundary Sea; they never expected that they would now be able to reach the outer reaches.

Could it be that the dark forces are about to unleash a massacre?

Could it be that a major purge is about to begin?
Some creatures, who considered themselves extraordinary and feared no one, did not flee but stood still to watch the two play their game.

"Interesting. So arrogant even before becoming emperor? Trying to quell the darkness?"

The dark creature snorted coldly, saying with extreme mockery:
"You know so many secrets, aren't you afraid of those emperors in my clan?"

Xu He shook his head: "I know that there are indeed dark emperors in the depths of the Boundary Sea, but they should be in a state of 'slumber,' or rather, our battle will not attract their attention."

This is Xu He's conjecture.

Initially, he had some doubts. If those few Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperors were truly powerful and unparalleled, then they would have made their move before the Desolate Emperor was able to threaten them. In particular, the Old Man of Annihilation would not have any concerns about bullying the weak. It could be said that the Feather Emperor was the most volatile, while the Old Man of Annihilation was the most intelligent and would eliminate any threat.

Xu He had previously speculated that perhaps those few Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperors were deep within the Boundary Sea. Because the Boundary Sea was so vast, even Immortal Kings and giants might get lost, so it would take some time for them to arrive.

However, his idea was immediately rejected by himself as soon as it was put forward.

The Boundary Sea may be vast and boundless for Immortal King giants, but for beings at the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level, it is nothing more than a matter of a few thoughts.

Therefore, he had another conjecture, which was also the most likely one: the battle between Immortal King giants, or even Supreme Giants, would not disturb Quasi-Immortal Emperors at all!
Xu He remembered that Shi Hao, who had broken through to become an emperor, faced the supreme giant Wu Shang, who was left behind to cover the retreat. He simply threw a punch, which turned the supreme giant into a rain of light, and it became a laughing stock ever since.

Only a powerful figure like the Footprint Emperor could disturb the Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperor and force him to step in and suppress the demon.

Of course, it's also possible that those few Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperors were mostly just in a standby state, because above them there was the Corpse Immortal Emperor, who was also transformed from a fallen immortal.

A series of clues led Xu He to deduce that even if he caused a ruckus in the Boundary Sea alone, he would not attract the attention of those few Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperors.

Of course, Xu He's visit to the Boundary Sea was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.
There are two reasons. First, to find and guide the old immortal king who is lost in the Boundary Sea.

They are the backbone of the fight against darkness.

Secondly, ever since Xu He entered the ranks of giants, he has been able to sense the strangeness of his own state.

Since opening up the sixth secret realm, Xu He felt that he could fight anyone on equal terms. However, just when he was about to fight to the death, Kun Di and Wu Shang fled far away, and Qi Yu took the initiative to help him.

Even if you just want to test your own abilities, it's not possible.

The Boundary Sea is different. It can not only find the lost old immortal kings of the immortal realm, but also kill dark creatures, consolidate its own strength, and seek the opportunity to break through the king and become an emperor. It can be said to have three benefits in one fell swoop.

Therefore, it was imperative for Xu He to cause a great disturbance in the Boundary Sea.

If his prediction is wrong and he actually disturbs those Dark Immortal Emperors, a fierce battle may ensue.

But it's more likely that Ye Fan, Wu Shi, and Ruthless Man will also arrive, sweeping through with their Quasi-Immortal Emperor strength.

If Xu He were truly invincible in the world in his later years, and could even reflect the past and present with a single drop of blood, and find this ancient history, even if he were to unleash quasi-Immortal Emperor-level combat power in a short period of time, it would be enough for him to fight to the death.

Therefore, Xu He had absolutely no reservations when facing the dark creatures before him.

In just a moment, Xu He unleashed his Emperor Fist once again.

In an instant, it illuminated the sea of ​​boundaries, shining upon countless shattered star fields and universes. Multicolored waves surged and crashed straight towards the Dark Immortal King.

Initially, the Dark Immortal King intended to take this unparalleled punch head-on, thereby proving his invincibility.

To his surprise, in the blink of an eye, the Emperor's Fist ignored the space between them and went straight for his face!

The Dark Immortal King was greatly alarmed.

To know that a single wave in the Boundary Sea is a world unto itself, the distance between the two is as vast as the Milky Way separating them!

Ignoring space, how could it ignore such a distance?
(End of this chapter)