Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 549 Determined
Changsheng, who was sent away by Chen Chong through the domain gate, was in a peaceful and tranquil place, a secluded paradise where almost no cultivators existed.

Perhaps because this is a remote and impoverished place for cultivators, there is little conflict or killing in this region.

It was precisely because of this that Changsheng quickly lowered his guard, and the memories of life and death he had experienced before flooded his mind, causing him immense grief.

However, since he had personally killed his specific enemies, and the abstract ancient clans could not support his hatred, after the anger subsided, Changsheng left only a void.

His heart felt as if a void had been created, one that could never be filled again.

For the next period of time, Changsheng did not leave this place, but wandered aimlessly through the area. From the scenery that resembled his childhood, Changsheng gradually rediscovered his memories of the past, and thus regained his spirits.

He lived, communicated, and worked alongside these ordinary people, forgetting his past troubles, his spiritual practice, and the heavy responsibilities he was to shoulder, immersing himself wholeheartedly in the lives of ordinary people.

In this state, Changsheng felt the same tranquility as before, and used it to begin healing and achieve self-consolation.

Because this area was so remote, the great war between the ancient race and the human race did not even reach this place. Therefore, Changsheng was completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world.

He didn't even know which state of Ziwei Star he was in, making it very difficult to find his way back.

Changsheng also briefly explored the area and discovered that the outer perimeter of this region was an extremely vast uninhabited area, but due to its extreme barrenness, there were no cultivators present.

Therefore, in order to find the way back, Changsheng must be prepared for a long journey.

That's why he didn't leave immediately, but instead stayed here to calmly recover his mental state.

Chang Sheng was unaware that this place was actually a secluded paradise that Chen Chong had accidentally discovered. After burning his life essence, his cultivation could no longer make much progress, and he had become despondent, feeling that his life had lost its meaning.

Chen Chong, unwilling to remain in the sacred Lingguan Temple to be pampered and cared for, went on a journey. This was the place he unexpectedly discovered after wandering aimlessly for decades.

It was here that he adjusted his mindset, processed all his negative emotions, and finally returned to the sacred site of Lingguan to begin contributing his own strength.

Therefore, Chen Chong sent Changsheng, who was experiencing mental health issues, to this place, hoping that he could overcome difficulties and be reborn, just like herself.

The subsequent series of events was so numerous that Chen Chong was unable to find time to search for Changsheng.

With the conclusion of the first phase of the great battle, both sides entered a stalemate and actively prepared for war. Chen Chong finally had some time, but the area was located at the border of both sides' spheres of influence, making it difficult to reach.

Moreover, three years had passed by then, and Chen Chong himself was unsure of Changsheng's current whereabouts.

Therefore, Chen Chong could only hope that good fortune would come his way.

After three years of reflection, Changsheng had shed his former arrogance and become more composed. He bid farewell to the mortals with whom he had lived harmoniously for three years, improved their living conditions, and then embarked on a journey to find other cultivators and return to the sacred Lingguan.

Although Changsheng hadn't cultivated much during those three years, his mental state had greatly improved, and he vaguely felt a sense of following the natural way and the highest good being like water. Therefore, his cultivation had still made considerable progress. However, to prevent causing damage and revealing his whereabouts, Changsheng did not undergo tribulation.

Changsheng embarked on his journey alone, venturing into the vast wilderness. The world was so immense that it seemed as if he were the only one walking this path, much like the path of cultivation. Others might be able to help him, or perhaps accompany him for a while, but in the end, he could only rely on himself.

Changsheng's steps gradually aligned with the pulse of heaven and earth; he seemed to have completely merged into nature and become one with heaven and earth.

In this state, Changsheng made further progress in his enlightenment, and his cultivation advanced once again, almost causing him to lose control of his aura and trigger a heavenly tribulation.

However, it wasn't long before Changsheng felt a chill run down his spine and withdrew from this state of enlightenment. He had sensed the aura of an ancient cultivator.

At this moment, Changsheng was unaware of the situation between the human race and the ancient race, but upon sensing this strange aura, he immediately changed his state, transforming from an ethereal hermit into a calm and rational assassin.

He completely concealed his aura, hiding in the shadows, carefully sensing the movements of those ancient clans.

Suddenly, Changsheng felt a surge of heat rising within him. The ancient tribes' advance would inevitably pass through the village where he had lived for three years. The image of his former residence, now razed to the ground, and the blood-stained jade wall, flooded Changsheng's mind once more. A chilling light flashed in his bright eyes.

Changsheng followed without saying a word.

After repeatedly confirming that only their group of cultivators had been dispatched, Changsheng ruthlessly attacked and suppressed them all. After all, these ancient clans were only at the first level of the Immortal Ascension Realm, none of them as powerful as Changsheng, let alone the fact that he had already entered the Eight Forbidden Realms long ago.

Therefore, these five ancient cultivators were indeed powerless against Changsheng.

Chang Sheng said coldly, "I ask, you answer."

These ancient cultivators raised their heads, completely ignoring Changsheng's words.

Changsheng stretched out his hand, and the Douzi Secret Transformation manifested the power of Taiyin. Instantly, the cold air entered his body, tormenting an ancient clan member to the point of near death, and finally freezing him completely into an ice corpse.

Changsheng gently crushed it and said to the next ancient clan, "I ask, you answer."

The ancient tribesman swallowed hard but remained silent.

Following the same method, Changsheng killed another ancient cultivator.

Then he said to the third person, "I will ask, and you will answer."

Looking at the gruesome deaths of his two companions, the ancient tribesman said, "If I answer, will you spare my life?"

Chang Sheng sneered, "No."

As he spoke, he once again unleashed the power of the Yin, causing the ancient cultivator to die in agony.

The remaining two members of the ancient clan saw this scene. One of them, though filled with fear, remained silent.

The other immediately said, "We'll tell you whatever you ask, we'll never hide anything, we just want to die a quick death."

Changsheng learned the exact location of the place from the ancient cultivator, as well as the general situation that had occurred three years ago. Upon learning that the human race and the ancient race had entered a long standoff, Changsheng felt a slight sense of relief.

After all, the sacred site of Lingguan remains safe and sound, so his old friends should all be doing well.

The reason these ancient tribes came here to patrol was actually to wipe out the existing human race, set up formations to modify the terrain, and manage their territory in order to better prepare for the next round of war.

Just now, they had already wiped out many similar human villages, leaving rivers of blood.

Changsheng asked, "How many people are still doing this?"

The ancient clansman said, "The five of us are in charge of this area."

Chang Sheng didn't ask any more questions. He directly punched open the immortal platform of another ancient cultivator, grabbed his primordial spirit, and used the soul-searching secret technique to extract his memories for verification.

Then, Changsheng killed both of the ancient clansmen.

From his memories, Changsheng saw countless humans, whether mortals or cultivators, whose peaceful lives were shattered and slaughtered by ancient cultivators, leaving only wails and the stench of blood.

Chang Sheng muttered to himself, "As long as my human race remains in this state, such things will continue to happen. It is not enough to avenge only myself. What I must do is avenge all the human race members who have died tragically, and let the human race stand at the top of the universe once again."

"Even a powerful figure like Ancestor Lingxu could only barely cope with the attacks of the ancient races. He had already done everything in his power to protect the human race in the Ziwei Star region. Perhaps, I must become a true Human Emperor to change everything in Ziwei Star and even the universe."

(End of this chapter)