Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 411 The Great Dao Has No Bounds, and There Are Heavens Beyond Heavens

Outside the gates of the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, Xiao Hai, dressed in magnificent white robes and carrying a long sword, and the Poison Witch in purple robes stood on either side of the gates, solemnly facing the immortals outside the palace.

Outside the main hall, Ning Caichen, the God of Literature, and Zhi Qiu Yiye, the God of War, were walking together with their wives, following behind Yan Chixia.

"I didn't expect that instead of traveling and sightseeing in the mortal realm, you would actually come to Baiyujing."

Zhi Qiu Yi Ye crossed her arms and looked at Ning Cai Chen opposite her, smiling:

"Hey, I heard from Xiao Hai that the Heavenly Emperor has other important matters to give instructions when he comes out of seclusion this time. This might be the last chance to see the Heavenly Emperor."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding immortals fell silent. This group of people, including the Heavenly Mystery Elder and Fu Tianchou, all had deep friendships with the Heavenly Emperor, but they had also received the same news.

In fact, all the gods in heaven knew that the Heavenly Emperor had already chosen his successor, namely Yan Chixia, the Sun Star Lord who had been handling the affairs of Baiyujing as the Heavenly Emperor.

Over the years, Yan Chixia has handled many matters in Baiyujing, and they have become accustomed to it. When the Sun Star Lord ascended to the throne as Heavenly Emperor, they had no objections whatsoever.

As time passed, and the immortals of Baiyujing gathered here, the gates of the Heavenly Emperor's Palace slowly opened. At the same time, a terrifying aura, as if facing the very heavens, instantly enveloped them, causing the immortals outside to fall silent and show respect.

Before long, as the gates of the Heavenly Emperor's Palace slowly opened, a figure dressed in a white and gold imperial robe, holding a black and white longsword, and wearing a golden crown stepped out of the gate, stood at the top of the jade steps, and looked down at the many immortals below.

Seeing this, Yan Chixia stepped forward solemnly, bowed, and said:
"We respectfully welcome the Heavenly Emperor as he emerges from seclusion."

Led by Yan Chixia, the other immortals below, along with the Little Sea Poison Witch, all bowed respectfully to the figure emerging from the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, and said in unison:
"We respectfully welcome the Heavenly Emperor as he emerges from seclusion."

The sight of all the immortals bowing in unison spread throughout Baiyujing, and even Niu Yi felt a surge of pride upon seeing it.

"No need for formalities, please rise, esteemed immortals."

"Thank you, Heavenly Emperor."

As the immortals below rose to their feet, Niu Yi raised the Heavenly Emperor Sword in his hand, and his majestic voice resounded throughout Baiyujing.

"During my seclusion this time, I have reached the pinnacle of the Heavenly Dao and have been able to glimpse the realm beyond the Chaos and the heavens beyond the heavens. Fellow immortals, you should know that the Great Dao has no end and there are heavens beyond heavens. I have now decided to venture into those heavens beyond heavens."

Upon hearing the Heavenly Emperor's words, the immortals below exchanged bewildered glances, none of them having expected that the Heavenly Emperor would utter such words as soon as he emerged from seclusion.

Only Yan Chixia and the others, who were closely related to Niu Yi, watched this scene with calm expressions.

Niu Yi's gaze swept around the room, finally settling on Yan Chixia.

"I will soon depart for another realm. From this day forward, the Sun Star Lord shall inherit the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, and shall rule over the Jade Capital and the Immortal Execution Realm, acting on behalf of Heaven."

"During my seclusion this time, I used the power of the Heavenly Dao to forge the Heavenly Emperor Sword. This is the Heavenly Emperor's authority, which only the Heavenly Emperor can wield. Today, I will hand it over to the Sun Star Lord along with the Heavenly Emperor's throne."

As soon as Niu Yi finished speaking, the power of the Heavenly Dao reappeared in the perception of the immortals.

The difference is that the power of the Heavenly Dao is now emanating from Yan Chixia's body, and that terrifying aura is exactly the same as the aura emanating from the Heavenly Emperor above!
At the same time, the Heavenly Emperor's sword in the Heavenly Emperor's hand and the crown on his head also appeared on the Sun Star Lord's body.

Upon witnessing this scene, the immortals grew even more awe of the figure above them. In the blink of an eye, the position of the Heavenly Emperor had changed hands.

It is clear that what this person just said has reached the pinnacle of the Dao, and it is by no means an exaggeration.
Yan Chixia felt the seemingly endless power of the Heavenly Dao suddenly surging within his body, and his heart was filled with shock. At this moment, with just a thought from him, rolling heavenly thunder would appear. He was the ruler of this world, and it seemed that even the heavens and earth would change at any moment according to his emotions.

Yan Chixia looked up at the Heavenly Emperor and saw Niu Yi, dressed in a white and gold robe, looking at him with a gentle smile and nodding.

His appearance was exactly the same as the boy I met in Jinhua City back then, as if nothing had changed.

Yan Chixia was momentarily stunned, and it wasn't until a moment later that he came to his senses and solemnly bowed to Niu Yi again.

"Please rest assured, Heavenly Emperor, I will protect this realm and await your return!"

After Niu Yi emerged from seclusion, he selected Yan Chixia as the successor to the Heavenly Emperor and passed on the Heavenly Emperor Sword before disappearing from the sight of the immortals once again.

What most immortals didn't know was that a banquet was underway in the Jade Capital that night.

At this moment, Niu Yi was holding a wine pot, leisurely leaning against the pillar of the stone pavilion, looking at the golden lotus pond under the silver moonlight.

"Hey, are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Hearing the sigh beside him, Niu Yi turned to look at Yan Chixia and smiled:
“Senior Yan, the position of Heavenly Emperor has been passed on to you. How could it be false? It’s time for me to leave and continue pursuing my Primordial Dao Fruit.”

"The Primordial Dao Fruit. Before chaos, at the beginning of primordial energy."

Yan Chixia murmured, shaking his head with a bitter smile.

“I also tried to cultivate this path, but I didn’t even get the slightest hint of the secret. It seems I am still not destined for this path.”

Niu Yi comforted him:
"Even if one cultivates other great paths, if one can achieve the Dao fruit, one can truly live forever. Even if the world perishes, I will not perish. For us cultivators, only longevity is our true ambition."

"That's right, what Master Guangyi said is true. I don't envy anything about Hunyuan or anything like that. As long as I can live forever, that's enough, right?"

After finishing speaking, Zhi Qiu Yi Ye, who was holding his wife Fu Yue Chi, blew a kiss to Fu Yue Chi in his arms, and Fu Yue Chi responded with a smile in her eyes, which made the people around them look disgusted.

Ning Caichen shook his head, his eyes filled with tenderness as he looked at Fu Qingfeng opposite him.

"I don't care about immortality, as long as I can stay with Qingfeng forever, I'm willing to do anything~"

Fu Qingfeng smiled slightly, clearly feeling sweetness in her heart.

Xiahou the swordsman couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Hey, you two, enough already! Are you trying to kill us? If you want to be lovey-dovey, go inside and be lovey-dovey, okay?"

Niu Yi watched this scene with a smile. At this moment, he was no longer the Heavenly Emperor of Baiyujing, but Daoist Guangyi, a friend and junior of the people in front of him.

His journey through the world of Liaozhai was ultimately fruitful. By comprehending the Heavenly Dao of this world, he was getting closer and closer to achieving the Primordial Dao Fruit. And these friends before him were another kind of gain as well.

Once Yan Chixia has firmly established himself as the Heavenly Emperor, he will reincarnate and begin his cultivation anew. How precious this scene is!
(End of this chapter)