Perfection: The Eastern Emperor Bell manifests, I am the Golden Crow Heavenly Emperor

Chapter 5 The Secret of Breaking the King and Becoming Emperor

Looking into the eyes of the clan chief and elders, which were filled with a mixture of expectation and grief, he understood that this legend had long been one of the beliefs that sustained the Golden Crow Clan through the difficult years.

He didn't directly shatter this illusion; he simply spoke calmly, with a detached certainty:

"If becoming an emperor is something that can be achieved with just a secret manual, then the title of emperor in the immortal realm is far too worthless."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was like a bucket of cold water being poured over him, causing the excited clan leader and elders to pause slightly.

Lu Xuan continued, his gaze deep, as if he could see through eternity.

"The path to the Great Dao is rooted in oneself. External things can be borrowed, but not relied upon. Even the Golden Crow Heavenly Emperor never reached the legendary Emperor Realm. His legacy may be worth learning from, but it is by no means a key to copying his path by simply following the map."

He abruptly changed the subject, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"As for Ao Sheng and the other two, their true purpose is probably not entirely to believe that the secret manual can make them emperors. More likely, they covet the divine artifacts and resources that the Heavenly Emperor may have left behind, as well as... an excuse to eliminate my Golden Crow Clan, a potential threat."

"Whatever their purpose, those who have wronged our people have already paid the price."

Lu Xuan stood up, naturally exuding a powerful aura.

"Now that I have returned, the Golden Crow Clan no longer needs to rely on vague and ethereal legends."

His gaze swept over the crowd, radiating powerful confidence.

"I am the future hope of the Golden Crow Clan. I will unite the clan, restore our ancestral land, and enhance our strength. When the time is right, I will personally reclaim everything that belongs to my clan, whether it be dignity or resources!"

He did not deny the existence of the Golden Crow Heavenly Emperor, but downgraded the importance of his legacy to "something to learn from," while directing the hopes of his people to himself and to real restoration and development.

Upon hearing this, Clan Chief Jin Qing and the elders were initially somewhat disappointed, but seeing Lu Xuan's unfathomable aura, their doubts were quickly replaced by new hope.

Yes!

The Celestial King before us is an invincible being who can save his clan from dire straits and even kill three veteran Celestial Kings!
The power he possessed was beyond their comprehension!
"I will obey the Immortal King's decree!"

Chief Jin Qing bowed first, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit.

"We will obey the Immortal King's decree!" the elders responded in unison.

For the first time, the future of the Golden Crow Clan rested so clearly and firmly on the shoulders of one person.

Lu Xuan, on the other hand, began to truly lay the foundation for his rule in this newly reborn ancestral land.

As for the secret treasure of the "Golden Crow Heavenly Emperor," in his mind, it was nothing more than a past event that needed to be verified. Perhaps there would be an opportunity to explore it, but it was by no means something he would rely on on his path of cultivation.

His true goal had long since transcended this immortal realm, reaching towards the vast and mysterious Boundary Sea, and beyond that... the heavens above.

Lu Xuan stood atop the treetop, his chaotic energy and solar fire slowly receding.
But that supreme majesty that looked down upon the world was like an invisible field, enveloping this land, announcing the rise of an unquestionable king, and also warning all the eyes in the Immortal Realm that were secretly watching.

Just as he calmed his mind, preparing to sort out the gains from this breakthrough and think about how to thoroughly consolidate the clan's territory and deal with possible future storms.

With a slight thought, he sensed an unusual aura lingering in the void surrounding the Golden Crow Ancestral Court.

This aura was vast and boundless, carrying a unique Daoist charm related to time and space. It was calm yet powerful, far surpassing the Azure Wood Immortal King and others who had just come to "mediate."

More importantly, there was no malice in this aura; instead, it carried curiosity and... a glimmer of light.

Lu Xuan's gaze pierced through the void and looked over there.

A man stood quietly beneath the starlight. He wore a simple gray robe, his black hair was loose, and his appearance was ordinary, but he had a pair of eyes that seemed to see through the cycles of eternity.

There was no imposing pressure emanating from him.

But standing there, it's as if you're at the origin of the entire spacetime coordinate system.

The light and shadow of the past, present, and future distorted and flowed slightly around him.

He held no weapon, yet simply stood there, giving off a sense of profound mystery that seemed to have no beginning or end.

"Fellow Daoist's divine power is astonishing throughout the ages. With the force of thunder, you have swept away the villains. How delightful!"

The gray-robed man spoke, his voice calm and penetrating directly into Lu Xuan's mind without disturbing any of the clansmen below.

Lu Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he recognized the newcomer.

This powerful force of time is something that no one but that primordial ancient realm immortal king could accomplish.

The person before me is none other than the leader of the Primordial Ancient Realm—the Immortal King Wuzhong!
"Fellow Daoist Wuzhong".

Lu Xuan nodded slightly in return, his tone neither intimate nor distant.

He quickly considered the other party's intentions.

The Immortal King Wuzhong was not surprised that Lu Xuan recognized him.

A kind smile appeared on his face as his gaze swept over the body hidden within Lu Xuan.

Yet, the chaotic bell's aura still made him feel a tremor in his heart, and he spoke frankly.

"Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan has just reached the King Realm and already possesses such a supreme treasure. He is decisive in killing and has a firm will. He is truly a role model for us cultivators. Judging from your actions, you are not the kind of person who is scheming and only cares about his own carefree life."

He paused briefly, his gaze becoming serious as he looked into the depths of the void, as if he could see a vaster and more dangerous world beyond the Immortal Realm.

"Although the Immortal Realm is vast, it has gradually lost its ambition to expand. Many Immortal Kings are indulging in infighting, vying for power and profit, and their vision is as short-sighted as frogs at the bottom of a well. If this continues, it will not be a good thing."

His gaze returned to Lu Xuan, carrying a sincere invitation.

"My ancient realm, though not as profound as the Immortal Realm, is united in purpose, facing the waves of the boundary sea, resisting the darkness's erosion, and preserving an indomitable fighting spirit and a flame of hope for all the myriad realms."

"Fellow Daoist's cultivation is truly extraordinary, and you hold the key to establishing your dynasty. Why limit your vision to this increasingly decaying corner of the Immortal Realm?"

The Immortal King Wuzhong stepped forward, his voice clear and powerful:
"I, Wu Zhong, on behalf of the Primordial Ancient Realm, sincerely invite Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan to join us!"

"There, you will find fellow travelers like us, willing to wield weapons for the common people and strike against the darkness! There, your power can truly shine and protect what is truly worth protecting!"

"The threat across the Boundary Sea is far beyond what Ao Sheng and his ilk can compare to. That is the true battlefield for us Immortal Kings!"

His words, like the resounding toll of a bell, carried a peculiar power, striking a chord in Lu Xuan's heart.

It not only depicts a more challenging stage, but also directly points out the huge potential threat of the "Darkness of the Boundary Sea".

Lu Xuan remained silent for a moment, his eyes reflecting the chaos of birth and death, the rise and fall of the great sun.

He looked down at his clansmen who were busy on the newly reborn ancestral land, their eyes filled with renewed hope, and then sensed the still indifferent or wary divine thoughts throughout the Immortal Realm.

(End of this chapter)