Chapter 1314: Revive the entire ancient history with one’s own power. Wind and clouds gather at Gu family
The elderly man in white escorted Shen Xian’er as they approached the boundary monument. He was aware of the numerous immortal kings guarding the area and remained vigilant about the boundless beyond.
King Luo and the other immortal kings greeted them respectfully, addressing the elderly man as “senior.” Ming wasted no time delving into the heart of the matter, inquiring about the current state of affairs in the Immortal Domain and how to navigate it.
Accompanied by his apprentice Shen Xian’er, Ming had spent their time outside the boundary embankment sensing the fluctuations beyond, attempting to gauge the prowess of the group of “hunters” who had arrived. Unexpectedly, Ming discovered traces of other ent.i.ties from the real world besides the hunters.
The prospect of unfriendly encounters between the denizens of both realms loomed as a potential catastrophe for the world of mountains and seas. Yet, King Luo and his compatriots appeared visibly troubled, some even expressing bitterness through gestures and signs.
What solutions did the Immortal Domain possess? Apart from stationing guards to monitor the boundless battlefield, their options seemed limited. Even Gu Changge, their stalwart ally, had vanished without a trace, leaving them to speculate on his allegiance.
Ming’s expression reflected a mix of emotions upon hearing this grim a.s.sessment of the Immortal Domain’s plight. However, according to King Luo and his peers, the Immortal Domain harbored not only the immortal kings but also a resurgence of ancient powers.
These ancient beings held dominion over the universe and its forces, their strength inscrutable. There were suspicions that these ent.i.ties surpa.s.sed even the immortal kings, perhaps reaching the echelon of Quasi-Emperors.
Despite this revelation, Ming remained unconvinced. To the immortal kings, the quasi-immortal emperor might be perceived as an invincible force, capable of dictating the fates of all living beings with ease. However, Ming believed there was more to be reckoned with.
However, Ming, having endured the Battle of Slaying the Heavens, remained acutely aware. The quasi-immortal emperor had yet to ascend to the pinnacle of the immortal realm, still falling short of the immortal emperor. How then could they contend with the ancient Daoist cultivators?
Merely brushing against the threshold of the Dao Realm, these cultivators wielded a power so formidable that a mere thought or glance could dispatch the quasi-immortal emperor countless times over. Ming knew this all too well.
Among the “hunters” traversing into the real world of mountains and seas, undoubtedly, there lurked a presence from the Dao realm. Ming himself, despite his vast acc.u.mulation of years, had only just brushed against the initial threshold of the Dao Realm, still grappling with the first decline.
In truth, Ming harbored doubts about his ability to confront these “hunters” head-on. Hence, he sought a companion who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him during these tumultuous times.
“The situation is dire. Master True Spirit faces complications, and the reliability of the Demon Lord is questionable. What transpired during the interim…” Old Ming trailed off, reminiscing about his shared era with the true spirit of the real world of mountains and seas.
Having witnessed the chaos of the first battle against the heavens, Ming understood the tragedy and terror that ensued. Thus, he was familiar with Qing Yi, the true spirit of the real world of mountains and seas, who had perished in that very conflict.
However, Ming’s demise in the Heaven-Slaying War had confined him to the Heaven-Slaying Battlefield, leaving him ignorant of subsequent events. His knowledge of post-war developments was pieced together from scattered records and cultivator rumors.
Although he had never beheld the true visage of the demon lord, Ming recognized the crucial role it played in safeguarding the real world of mountains and seas during the initial calamity. He remained convinced that the events of the Forbidden Era held deeper truths beyond the bleak narratives circulated among mortals.
During this resurgence, some of the revived ancient ent.i.ties were unmistakable figures from that era, including Ming himself. Their return from the annals of history posed profound questions. Were they transplanted from another era into the present, resurrected amidst the contemporary world?
Even to Ming’s discerning eyes, such a feat seemed nearly impossible in the current age.
Across countless epochs, spanning an unfathomable expanse of time, how could the entirety of ancient history possibly manifest in the present world? Ming pondered this question deeply.
During this extensive period, teeming with formidable individuals and creatures, the idea of single-handedly resurrecting the entire ancient tapestry seemed utterly implausible. Ming reasoned that those who perished in the early epochs likely embarked on a different path of reincarnation before returning.
But why entertain such a notion? Ming’s speculation stemmed from the fact that during this prolonged era, the real world of mountains and seas remained concealed from other ancient cultivators and unscathed by external invasions. This suggested the protective influence of the true spirit.
However, the recent disturbance involving the true spirit had exposed the real world of mountains and seas to the scrutiny of external realms—a meticulously orchestrated turn of events.
Guiding King Luo and his compatriots away from the boundless battlefield, Ming ensured they would no longer serve as mere sentinels. In the face of hunters from beyond the boundless, their presence would prove futile, rendering them insignificant p.a.w.ns.
At a certain cosmic level, beings of similar stature could perceive one another even across the vast reaches of s.p.a.ce. The arrival of ent.i.ties from beyond the boundless triggered a universal awareness, unleashing an aura capable of inducing madness and chaos.
Upon returning to the Immortal Domain, Ming bypa.s.sed other factions, leading Shen Xian’er directly to the Gu family. Aware of Shen Xian’er’s ties to the Gu lineage, being considered Gu Changge’s cousin, Ming sought both companionship and strategic deliberation.
The Ancient Immortal Gu family boasted an enigmatic and incomprehensible lineage, predating even the first calamity in the real world of mountains and seas. Its progenitor was a formidable ent.i.ty of inscrutable cultivation.
In Ming’s estimation, engaging the Gu family in discussions about countermeasures represented the sole viable course of action.
King Luo and the other immortal kings found themselves perplexed, unsure of their next course of action. After some deliberation, they unanimously opted to stand alongside Ming, although they remained puzzled by his decision to visit the Ancient Immortal Gu family.
The origins of Old Ming remained a mystery to them, sparking speculation among some that Ming might be an ancestor of the enigmatic Gu lineage. The Gu family’s aloofness from worldly affairs, even amidst the collapse of the Immortal Domain and the onslaught of foreign immortal kings, only added fuel to their conjectures. After all, Gu Changge himself had been a.s.sociated with the Gu family, having once been its young master.
Ming’s actions prompted the immortal kings to engage in a flurry of speculation and conjecture. Throughout the Immortal Domain, creatures and cultivators alike keenly observed every move made by the immortal kings.
The moment King Luo and his cohorts departed from the boundless battlefield, their movements did not go unnoticed. Immortal forces across the realm were taken aback by their unexpected journey to the Ancient Immortal Gu family.
Puzzled by this development, many immortal factions dispatched followers to investigate. Some of the revived ancient ent.i.ties even manifested into dharma bodies to pursue the unfolding events.
Across the cosmos, radiant divine lights illuminated the skies as magnificent dharma bodies traversed the starry expanse, converging upon the lands of the Ancient Immortal Gu family.
Meanwhile, in the territory of the Sea Clan within the Immortal Domain, Ao Teng, the third prince of the Dragon Clan, received word of these events. Intrigued, he set out with Ao Ling, harboring a desire to meet Gu Changge in person and seek answers to burning questions.
Despite his father’s profound admiration for Gu Changge, Ao Teng remained skeptical of allegations portraying him as a malevolent force. Furthermore, he believed Gu Changge’s involvement in the changes unfolding in the real world of mountains and seas warranted closer examination.
Gu Changge undoubtedly held crucial knowledge regarding certain truths. The mobilization of numerous immortal kings from the Sea Clan sent ripples across all factions within the Immortal Domain, reigniting speculation and stirring up waves of activity.
Meanwhile, within the Immortal Domain, the w.a.n.g family had cleansed the dust off numerous true immortals, who now sat in meditation within caves. Behind them, vast and boundless star fields unfurled, while nine ancient bronze lamps floated overhead, emitting an intertwining aura of immortal light, stabilizing Ni Chen’s ethereal true soul.
Ni Chen, undistracted by external affairs, focused solely on cultivating his innate ancestral skills, preparing to seize control of the real world of mountains and seas. With meticulous planning, Ni Chen awaited the opportune moment to execute his daring scheme.
Aware of the inherent risks, Ni Chen meticulously laid out his preparations before commencing his endeavor. In a realm teeming with formidable beings, any deviation from his carefully laid plans could spell disaster.
“I possess the ancestral talents of the Underworld clan, empowering me to conquer all. Now, as the young master of the w.a.n.g family and the successor to a true spirit, I am free to roam the world,” Ni Chen affirmed with conviction.
Convinced that the true spirit of the real world of mountains and seas harbored a flaw, Ni Chen saw himself as the solution to this enigma. His past success in seizing a star field bolstered his confidence, as he absorbed traces of the original aura of the Realm of Mountains and Seas. Armed with this knowledge, Ni Chen believed he could easily blur the lines between reality and deception.
When the time inevitably arrived, Ni Chen planned to impose his will as the new true spirit, thereby salvaging the Mountain and Sea Realm from impending doom. Should doubts arise regarding his ident.i.ty, he dismissed them as inconsequential in the face of imminent peril.
“Before a.s.suming the mantle of the true spirit heir of the real world of mountains and seas, I must ascend to the rank of quasi-immortal king or even higher as swiftly as possible. This will not only dispel doubts and speculations but also solidify my authority,” Ni Chen declared, his gaze ablaze with ambition as he plotted his next move.
Prior to usurping w.a.n.g Wushang’s position, it was widely known across the immortal domain that w.a.n.g Wushang had yet to breach the threshold of the true immortal realm. Ni Chen aimed to change this narrative swiftly. Within a mere few decades, if he successfully ascended to the rank of quasi-immortal king or even immortal king, it would send shockwaves throughout all factions, setting a record unparalleled in history.
Such a feat would fortify his claim as the true spirit heir of the Mountain and Sea Realm. To the outside world, Ni Chen could attribute his rapid advancement to inheriting the true spirit’s legacy and achieving a breakthrough in one fell swoop.
Meanwhile, in the Floating Realm’s territory, survivors of the Immortal Palace had congregated, utilizing the City of No Return as their newfound gathering point. News of the ma.s.s exodus towards the Ancient Immortal Gu family stirred discussions among them, including Cen Shuang, who begrudgingly decided to join Uncle Yi and others on the journey.
Moreover, in distant realms and foreign regions, magnificent dharma bodies stood tall in the starry expanse, resembling immortal deities. These celestial beings transformed into divine light, traversing the universe to converge upon the Ancient Immortal Gu family.
The entire real world of mountains and seas quivered with antic.i.p.ation, casting a heavy pall over every universe and ancient world. This incident had irrevocably altered the atmosphere, shrouding it in an air of foreboding.