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

Chapter 88 The Immortal King of Burning Lamp
"No one knows where he went or what he experienced during that half-epoch. When he emerged from the depths of the Boundary Sea again, his aura had undergone a complete transformation! It was no longer the sharp edge of a newly ascended Immortal King, but the unfathomable might of an Immortal King who surpassed ordinary giants!"

"And the first thing he did upon his return was... to settle scores!"

The tone of the Burning Lamp Immortal King was tinged with a hint of sternness.

"Using some incredible tracking method, he followed the ancient causal lines and found out one by one the more than twenty Dark Immortal Kings who participated in the ambush and killing of him back then, as well as the Dark Immortal Kings who later attacked him or were directly related to the destruction of the Xuanhuang Great Realm!"

"That wasn't a battle, that was... a massacre!"

A flicker of fear crossed the eyes of the Burning Lamp Immortal King.

"With absolute overwhelming force, he annihilated these Dark Immortal Kings, whose hands were stained with blood! No matter where they hid or which power they were affiliated with, they could not escape his pursuit. During that period, the Dark Faction of the Boundary Sea was shaken, and there was even a sense of panic!"

"He forged his formidable and ferocious power by stepping over the corpses of countless dark immortal kings! And he made all the heavens and myriad realms remember that proud and solitary figure from the vanished Xuanhuang Great Realm, burdened with a blood feud."

After the Burning Lamp Immortal King finished speaking, the bamboo forest fell into silence.

Only the flame of the green lamp burned quietly, as if paying tribute to the lost Xuanhuang Great Realm, and as if reflecting the lonely and resolute path of revenge of that nameless Quasi-Immortal Emperor.

Lu Xuan remained silent for a long time, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.

He never imagined that the powerful Quasi-Immortal Emperor had such a tragic and heroic past.

The sacrifice and hopes of the entire world, the heaven-defying talent of a 600,000-year-old Immortal King, the silence and transformation of half an era, the bloody reckoning after his return... all of this outlines an incomparably complex, powerful, and tragic figure.

"Bearing the sorrow of an entire realm and carrying the deep-seated hatred of bloodshed... his path is destined to be accompanied by conquest and destruction."

Lu Xuan spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of understanding and complexity.

He could almost feel the endless pain and determination hidden deep within the cold gaze of that nameless Quasi-Immortal Emperor.

The Immortal King of Burning Lamp nodded.

"His very existence is the most scathing indictment and counterattack against the source of darkness. However... this path is too lonely and too brutal. The power he wields seems to lean towards the end and annihilation because of this extreme hatred and destructive will."

Lu Xuan remained silent.

He pursued the Great Dao, and he also had his own obsessions and karmic consequences, but compared to everything that the nameless Quasi-Immortal Emperor carried, he seemed different.

The appearance of this quasi-Immortal Emperor not only relieved the siege of Emperor Luo, but also gave him a deeper understanding of the cruelty of the Boundary Sea, his hatred of darkness, and the diversity of the path of the strong.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist, for clarifying my doubts."

Lu Xuan thanked him sincerely. This secret was of immeasurable value to him.

The Immortal King of Burning Lamp smiled slightly, and the lamp flame flickered.

"Cause and effect are intertwined, all is predestined. Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan, your path also lies ahead."

The two continued their conversation, but the topic had shifted to the more profound matters of the Dao and ancient historical secrets.

The road ahead seemed clearer, yet also heavier, because of this history. A deep conversation with the Burning Lamp Immortal King about the nameless Quasi-Immortal Emperor gave Lu Xuan a deeper understanding of the cruelty of the Boundary Sea and the obsessions of certain beings.

During his stay in the Primordial Ancient Realm, Immortal King Burning Lamp did not hold back, arranging for him to discuss and exchange ideas with several other well-known Immortal Kings in the Ancient Realm.

On this day, the forum was held in a secret realm called the Origin of All Laws in the ancient world.

This place is where the Great Dao of the Primordial Ancient Realm manifests. There is a waterfall that cascades down, but its water is not water; it is composed of countless tiny Great Dao runes. There are strange flowers that bloom, but their fragrance is not fragrance; smelling them can calm the mind and help one comprehend the Dao.

Besides the master, the Immortal King Burning Lamp, there were three other Immortal Kings present who possessed extraordinary bearing.

The first one was a middle-aged Taoist priest wearing a purple star-patterned Taoist robe, with an ancient face and subtle lightning crackling around him.

He is the Purple Cloud Immortal King, who holds the power of thunder punishment in the primordial ancient realm. He is upright and incorruptible, and his Taoist magic is known for its fierceness and speed.

The second woman was dressed in a long emerald green dress, with her hair styled in a high bun, exuding a gentle yet vibrant charm.

She is the True Wood Immortal King, who attained enlightenment through innate spiritual roots in the ancient realm. She is skilled in the creation of life and the divine power of Yi Wood. Her path is similar to that of the Green Wood Immortal King whom Lu Xuan met in the Boundary Sea, but they each have their own focus.

The third was a burly man with a massive build, covered in crimson scales, a single horn on his forehead, and an aura of intense heat and dominance.

He is the Crimson Sun Dragon King, possessing the bloodline of a true dragon and some kind of innate fire spirit. He is bold and unrestrained, wielding a portion of the sun's authority in the ancient realm, and his power subtly resonates with Lu Xuan's Golden Crow origin.

“Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan, these individuals are all pillars of our ancient realm, each possessing unique strengths in their respective paths.”

As the host, the Immortal King Burning Lamp introduced them with a smile.

Lu Xuan cupped his hands in greeting: "Fellow Daoist Zixiao, Fellow Daoist Qingmu, Fellow Daoist Chiyang, it's a pleasure to meet you."

The three Celestial Kings returned the greeting, their eyes filled with curiosity and scrutiny towards this newly promoted "Chaos Battle Celestial".

At the start of the discussion, the Purple Cloud Immortal King spoke first, his voice like the first rumble of thunder, directly addressing the core issue: "Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan has proven his Dao through battle, with chaos as his foundation, so he must have a profound mastery of offensive techniques. I observe that your aura contains the potential for destruction and creation within your fighting spirit. I wonder how it compares to my 'Purple Cloud Divine Thunder'?" His words were direct, carrying the sharp edge unique to cultivators of thunder magic.

Lu Xuan smiled calmly: "The Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, acting on behalf of Heaven to punish, is unparalleled in its ferocity and is imbued with the righteous energy of Heaven and Earth. My Dao is one of chaos and inclusiveness, with the fighting spirit arising from the heart, using destruction as its function and creation as its essence, aiming at transcendence rather than simply punishing evil. Since our Daos are different, it is difficult to discuss strength or weakness; only verification will suffice."

After speaking, he pointed his fingers like a sword, with a wisp of chaotic energy swirling around his fingertips. It was not an attack, but rather the evolution of a miniature chaotic universe, in which earth, water, fire, and wind surged, as if reenacting the creation of the world. Although there was no sound or power, all the Immortal Kings present could feel the terrifying potential and profound meaning of the Great Dao contained within it.

The Purple Cloud Immortal King's gaze sharpened, and he nodded.

"What a magnificent vision of the creation of chaos! Fellow Daoist, your realm is exceptional! Behold my thunderous techniques!"

He pointed his finger, and a wisp of purple lightning, as thin as a hair, was born in the void. This lightning seemed to contain the supreme will to judge all spirits and destroy evil, and its condensation and purity reached the extreme.

Two completely different Daoist principles collided and merged silently in the void, without any energy explosion, only the mutual probing and understanding of the rules of the Great Dao.

After a moment, the Purple Cloud Immortal King withdrew his lightning and exclaimed in admiration, "Fellow Daoist's path is vast and profound, and the foundation is so solid that I cannot match it. We may be able to compete in terms of attack and defense, but our overall strategies have already determined who is superior."

Then, the True Wood Immortal King spoke softly.

(End of this chapter)