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

Chapter 7 Not even a piece of land will be given up
Wherever it went, several layers of the land were scraped away, leaving only a desolate wasteland, devoid of spiritual energy.

This news, like the most terrifying storm, swept through the Immortal Realm once again, silencing all forces.

ruthless!
Too bad!
This is not only revenge against the three fallen Immortal Kings, but also the most severe warning to all potential enemies of the Immortal Realm—offending the Golden Crow Clan and offending Lu Xuan will not only lead to death, but also uproot the foundation of your lineage for thousands of generations, leaving nothing but barren land!
When Lu Xuan returned to the Golden Crow Ancestral Land with terrifying resources enough to rebuild dozens of top-tier sects.

The clan leader and elders stared in disbelief at the almost overflowing precious light, speechless for a long time.

"Immortal King...this...this..."

Clan Chief Jin Qing's voice trembled; the harvest was truly astonishing.

Lu Xuan transferred most of the resources to them, leaving only some of the top-tier items that contained chaotic energy or were useful for his comprehension of the Great Dao.

"Use these resources to rebuild our ancestral land and nurture our people."

He gave the order, his tone calm.

"Our Golden Crow Clan should seize this opportunity to return to its peak, and even... surpass the ancient times!"

He gazed into the distance, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Confiscating property and exterminating the entire clan was just the beginning.

Next, he will use these resources to quickly enhance his own and his people's strength in order to cope with future challenges from the Boundary Sea and other unknown areas.

The landscape of the Immortal Realm has been completely changed because of him, and his journey has only just begun.

With swift and decisive action, Lu Xuan not only killed the three Immortal Kings, but also plundered the foundation they had built over countless eras.

The news that "not even a slab of land was left behind" was like a chaotic storm sweeping across the heavens, and the shock and fear it brought were far stronger than the fall of the three immortal kings themselves.

Those Immortal Kings who were secretly exchanging information, weighing the pros and cons, and even feeling a sense of shared sorrow, fell into a long silence after learning the detailed information that the three Immortal King lineages had been completely emptied and even the spiritual veins and land had been dug up.

Inside Panwang's dojo, a crack quietly appeared in the warm jade ruyi that the usually composed old immortal king had been caressing for countless years.

He gazed into the void for a long time before letting out a long sigh.

"...ruthless, decisive, and leaving no room for retreat. This move not only plundered resources, but also completely extinguished any possibility of the Ao Sheng, Tai Shi, and Yuan Chu lineages rising from the ashes. That Golden Crow Immortal King...is not only formidable in strength, but his temperament is also as firm as cold iron and ice, unshakable."

He may have originally harbored a slight thought of uniting with other Immortal Kings to exert some restraint in the name of the Immortal Realm's justice, but that thought has now completely vanished.

To be an enemy of such a being would be too costly and pointless.

In the star field where the Primordial Immortal King resides, thunder has been rumbling incessantly for the past few days, indicating the extreme unease of its master.

However, despite his anger, the Primordial Immortal King did not take any substantial action.

He even strictly ordered his forces to restrain all their actions in the near future, especially to immediately sever ties with the industries that had previously cooperated closely with the three Immortal Kings, and to prepare generous gifts in preparation for finding an opportunity to curry favor with the Golden Crow Clan.

Faced with absolute violence, the so-called "face of the immortal king" appears pale and powerless.

Upon hearing the news, Immortal King Qingwei stood alone by the Jade Pool for an entire day.

Lu Xuan's cold gaze and the Chaos Bell's terrifying, all-encompassing power kept replaying in her mind.

"He's establishing his authority, and also... clearing the area."

The Immortal King Qingwei murmured to himself.

"Use the most ruthless means to tell all the forces in the Immortal Realm that the old order has been broken and a new order will be written by his will. Those who obey will not necessarily prosper, but those who resist... will surely perish."

Without further hesitation, she personally selected an unprecedentedly generous gift, which even included a "Qingwei Immortal Lotus" that she had nurtured for several eras, and ordered her confidants to send it to the Golden Crow Ancestral Court with the most solemn ceremony and the fastest speed.

She realized that dealing with such neighbors meant either becoming enemies or completely lowering her stance and trying to establish even a superficial harmony.

When the Azure Wood Immortal King and the Black Tortoise Immortal King reunited, they looked at each other and could only manage a bitter smile.

"Now, who dares to say he's just bloodthirsty?"

Aoki Immortal King shook his head.

"This is to eradicate the root cause and prevent future troubles. Its style of doing things is completely different from the 'leave a way out' tradition that has lasted for countless epochs in the Immortal Realm."

The Xuan Turtle Immortal King wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth that had once again spilled from the forced deduction, and said hoarsely, "His Dao is domineering and unparalleled, leaving no room for argument. The Immortal Realm... must get used to this change. Issue a notice that all of our clan's overseas properties must yield to the Golden Crow Clan if they encounter them, and must not engage in any conflict."

An invisible chill spread through the hearts of all the Celestial Kings.

They truly realized that this Golden Crow Immortal King not only possessed unfathomable strength, but also acted without any restraint, completely unbound by any unspoken rules.

Dealing with him requires absolutely no prior experience; one must be extremely cautious.

Deeper within the Immortal Realm, some powerful figures whose existence was usually difficult even for Immortal Kings to detect also cast a glance at this commotion.

In a secret realm where a tributary of the river of time flows, a blurry figure slowly coalesces, its aura merging with the entire realm, as if it were the very rules themselves.

"The aura of chaos... though faint, is of extremely high quality. That bell is interesting."

The blurry figure muttered to itself.

"That little Golden Crow has certainly stirred up quite a commotion. It seems the Immortal Realm, which has been dormant for too long, needs some new variables to stir things up. Let's see how far he can go."

The figure then vanished without any intention of intervening, more like an observer.

Deep within another ancient forbidden zone, two crimson lights shone, like the eyes of a sleeping behemoth opening its head.

"Plunder... Devour... Grow... A familiar path, yet different."

A hoarse, metallic sound echoed in the restricted area.

“There’s an air of ‘unpredictability’ about him. Send word to temporarily close off the restricted area and avoid contact with him. We’ll wait until we figure out his background before making any further decisions.”

These ancient giants have survived for countless eons and witnessed far too many rises and falls.

Lu Xuan's appearance and his behavior, though surprising, were not enough to elicit an immediate and intense reaction from them.

More often, they observe and assess the potential impact of this "variable" on the Immortal Realm and even the wider world with a detached attitude.

Their focus was on the unknown bell and the power system contained within Lu Xuan. Among the lower-level cultivators, the legend of Lu Xuan, the Golden Crow Immortal King, became increasingly mystical.

"Have you heard? Immortal King Lu Xuan not only killed three Immortal Kings, but also destroyed their strongholds! It's said that now only a large pit remains in front of Immortal King Ao Sheng's house, and even the land has been taken away by the Immortal King using his great supernatural powers!"

"It's not just the land! I heard that the very foundation of the Primordial Immortal Light of the Primordial Immortal Dynasty was pulled out! The Chaos Cave of the Primordial Immortal King was directly dug up!"

"My God! This is a real ruthless person! He doesn't make a move unless he's absolutely sure of it, and when he does, he wipes you out of history!"

"From this day forward, who in the Immortal Realm dares to disobey? Immortal King Lu Xuan's words are law; if he says he will annihilate your lineage, he will leave not a single blade of grass alive!"

Fear and worship intertwined, and Lu Xuan's reputation spread and solidified among the lower classes in an almost barbaric way.

Many independent cultivators and small factions even began to worship Lu Xuan's portrait, regarding him as both a malevolent god and a protective deity, praying not to provoke this fierce and powerful being.

After the initial silence, shock, and panic, the Immortal Realm was forced to accept a new reality—a new era, guided by the will of the Golden Crow Immortal King Lu Xuan, had arrived irresistibly.

All forces, regardless of size or their intentions, had to adjust their strategies and carefully seek ways to survive and develop in the shadow of this newly emerging hegemon.

The mastermind behind all this is now sitting on the massive resources obtained from the raids, planning the next steps for the Golden Crow Clan and himself.

Deep within the Golden Crow Ancestral Temple lies the core of a newly sprouted Fusang Divine Tree.

Within an independent space-time recreated by Lu Xuan using the aura of the Chaos Bell combined with the True Fire of the Sun.

Here, it's as if we've returned to the origin of the universe, with no ups and downs, no directions, no past or present, only endless chaotic energy slowly rotating.

At the center, an ancient and dark bronze bell floats silently, with countless strands of chaotic energy containing Dao runes hanging down, firmly fixing this space and time, isolating it from all external prying and interference.

Lu Xuan sat cross-legged beneath the Chaos Bell, his appearance solemn and dignified.

Before him floated three of the most dazzling orbs of light—the very cores of the Immortal Kings' essence left behind after the three Immortal Kings, Ao Sheng, Tai Shi, and Yuan Chu, were refined.

In addition, there were rare and precious treasures plundered from the treasure troves of the three Immortal Kings' lineages, which were most helpful to his current stage of cultivation.

Chaos Stone, the essence of primordial immortal light, the primordial mother energy, the essence of the sun over ten thousand years, and even a few bone fragments and jade slips that record ancient fragments of scriptures.

He did not rush to absorb these enviable resources, but first carefully sensed them with his divine sense.

"Ao Sheng's origin is domineering and fierce, containing the dragon-shaped way of killing, and is more inclined to the condensation of power and laws... The origin of Tai Shi is ethereal and transcendent, in harmony with the initial way of the Immortal Realm, focusing on evolution and change... The origin of Yuan Chu is the most ancient and profound, carrying the meaning of chaos and uncertainty, and has the most solid foundation..."

He was like the most skilled craftsman, examining the properties of the materials.

"My path is rooted in the inheritance of Donghuang Taiyi, and integrates the true essence of the sun and the laws of chaos in this world. Although these Immortal King origins follow different paths, they are all the condensation of their life's Dao fruits, containing the deepest understanding and imprint of the Great Dao. Direct absorption can rapidly increase one's magical power, but it is inevitably impure, and one may even be affected by the residual Dao charm of them."

As soon as Lu Xuan had a thought, the Chaos Bell above his head trembled slightly.

"Om-"

The bell rippled, like an invisible Dao fire, and began to burn and temper the three celestial kings' origins.

Under the immense power of the Chaos Bell, the Daoist imprints and supernatural powers belonging to Ao Sheng, Tai Shi, and Yuan Chu were gradually stripped away and erased, transforming into the purest Daoist nourishment and life essence.

However, the relatively pure insights into the laws of power, evolution, and chaos contained within were preserved, as if the dross had been removed and the essence retained.

At the same time, the Chaos Stones, Primordial Immortal Light, and other divine materials were also activated by the power of the Chaos Bell, melting and transforming into streams of primordial energy of different colors, all containing innate Dao principles, which slowly merged with the three groups of refined Immortal King primordial energy.

This process is slow and meticulous, requiring immense patience and precise control of force.

Only a supreme treasure like the Chaos Bell, capable of stabilizing earth, water, fire, and wind, and unifying all paths, could accomplish this with such effortless ease.

Time loses its meaning in this independent space-time.

After an unknown amount of time, the three clumps of Immortal King essence and numerous divine materials were finally completely melted into a clump of chaotic source liquid the size of a human head, interwoven with chaotic and crimson gold, with countless miniature stars seemingly born and dying inside, and Dao runes floating and sinking.

This primordial liquid no longer bears any trace of its former owner; it contains only the most fundamental power of laws and life energy. Its quality far surpasses that of ordinary immortal kings.

Lu Xuan opened his mouth and inhaled, and the swirling chaotic primordial liquid transformed into a stream of light that entered his body.

"boom!"

A deafening explosion erupted inside his body!

An unimaginably powerful energy instantly swept through his limbs and bones, washing over every inch of his flesh and every strand of his soul.

His Golden Crow Immortal King body radiated boundless light, and divine patterns of the Great Dao naturally appeared on his bones, his blood flowing like a roaring galaxy.

His consciousness then sank into a deeper level of understanding of the Great Dao.

The ancient scriptures passed down by Donghuang Taiyi flowed through his heart, mutually confirming and merging with the solar laws of this world.

He drew profound insights into the condensation of power from Ao Sheng's origin, comprehended more subtle applications of the evolution of laws from the Primordial Origin, and deepened his understanding of the essence of chaos from the Primordial Origin...

The Chaos Bell hovered above his primordial spirit, vibrating slightly. The sun, moon, stars, earth, water, fire, wind, and myriad races manifested on the bell's wall seemed to come alive, presenting all sorts of profound mysteries of the Great Dao directly to his "eyes," accelerating his comprehension.

This is a comprehensive improvement and transformation.

His magical power was growing wildly, like streams converging into rivers, and rivers rushing into the sea, vast and boundless.

The barrier of the Immortal King realm is being constantly challenged, expanding towards greater depths.

His control over the Way of the Sun became increasingly refined. With a thought, he could control the birth and death of the sun and manipulate the source of stars. The quality of his true fire faintly carried the terrifying aura of chaos burning the heavens.

His understanding of chaos deepened day by day. The chaotic energy surrounding him was no longer just a means of defense or attack, but began to evolve into earth, water, fire and wind, simulating the creation of the world. It was as if a nascent chaotic world was being conceived within him.

More importantly, he is perfectly integrating the legacy of Donghuang Taiyi with the cultivation system of this world, forging a path that is uniquely his own.

This path embodies the supreme ideals and chaotic control inherited from Taiyi, and is deeply rooted in the Great Dao rules of this world, making its future limitless.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

In his eyes, the left eye shone brightly like the sun, while the right eye was filled with chaos and turmoil. With each opening and closing of his eyes, it was as if a fleeting scene of the beginning of the universe flashed by.

His aura became more profound and restrained, but the pressure he exuded was even more terrifying than when he killed the three kings!
Although he has not yet broken through to the next major realm, his foundation has been solidified to an astonishing degree, and within the Immortal King realm, it is probably difficult to find an opponent.

(End of this chapter)