Chapter 119: The Three Lives of the Void, Transformed into the Immortal Domain

Chapter 119: The Three Lives of the Void, Transformed into the Immortal Domain

The great cosmic principles resounded, and the terrifying imperial dragon aura shook all living beings. The power of assault was truly astounding, displaying genuine imperial might, unmatched in the world.

Many people said that the dao techniques he had created were on par with the War God Art, and they saw the shadow of the former War God Emperor in him.

However, after that, his figure vanished from the world, destined for sorrow in this life due to the excellence of the Void Emperor before him.

No one knew the outcome of that battle, and no one dared to ask the Void Emperor. Many people sighed in regret.

Some people had a vague sense that in a future life, his name would once again be spoken of in the world.

Such a person, as long as he did not die, would inevitably shine brightly, and no one in heaven or earth could obscure his brilliance!

In reality, the Void had been wronged. He did not become angry or enraged by the challenge of a successor, nor did he kill the one who dared to offend his imperial might.

The breadth of an emperor’s heart was never so narrow, especially not his.

In the summer after reaching the near-Ninth stage, he tried to force his enlightenment but failed. Unable to defy fate, he could only bear the Dao of the Void and his injuries, entering the realm of unconventional enlightenment.

He did indeed raise his sword against the Void, even injuring him. The imperial dragon aura was indeed terrifying, no less than the War Art in his hands.

Then, a giant hand emerged from the Immortal Mountain and grabbed him.

Shaohua healed his injuries and sealed him away with a smile.

She spent a great deal of effort, combining several great secrets and imprinting them on him with special methods, gradually weakening his cultivation and transforming it into his foundation.

Stabilizing oneself, weakening the deceased, and preventing the reversal of fate—this method was truly extraordinary, almost unbelievable.

“Hahaha, it’s just as well that those ancient emperors took their children away. That life lacked some excitement. Leaving the Grand Emperor to a future life, what will it be like then? I’m looking forward to it.”

Shaohua smiled, suddenly remembering the near-enlightened being in the Ancient Forbidden Land.

She wondered if she should further weaken Ning Fei’s cultivation, letting him play with the young ones?

The world gradually returned to peace, with no Forbidden Zones causing chaos and no prodigies rising against the tide. The world was in decline, and even saints in the celestial realms became rare, reducing interstellar communication.

The Void began to go in and out less frequently, rarely appearing before the public. He had seven thousand years left in his second life and needed to make the most of this time to try and reverse his fate, embarking on a different path.

Shaohua didn’t know if he would succeed, but she could only silently offer her blessings. Her own life had just begun, with a long lifespan, but she couldn’t be careless; there were many things she needed to do.

She had two avatars stationed in the Purple Tenuity Yin and the Solar Divinity Sect, always observing the Human Emperor and the Holy Emperor receiving faith energy, exploring the path of faith, and simultaneously comprehending the Dao of Yin and Yang in such an environment.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. I should add more decorations.” Shaohua silently stepped out of the Immortal Mountain, strolling through the starry universe, arriving at the Mythic Shore.

In the past, she had taken the Treasure Sage Heaven Patriarch’s array diagram and the Fourfold Deathblades from here, which had greatly helped her.

Yes, the array diagram and the deathblades had been lost, used by the Karmic Sea to oppose her.

They were effective, but not as powerful as expected.

Claimed to be the greatest killing array of all time, it had been broken by the Heavenly Sovereign, by herself, and by the Immortal Celestial Emperor.

“The Treasure Sage Heaven Patriarch had a shocking talent. Although the imperial battle strength could break the array, the array diagram and the deathblades remained undamaged, not lacking in any way.” Shaohua muttered to herself.

Despite being renowned for their killing power, their most prominent feature was their indestructibility, a striking contrast.

She decided to reforge them when she had the time, as a way to repay their past assistance.

In the Mythic Shore, a Celestial Metal Holy Embryo was protected by the killing array, and for ten thousand years, no incidents had occurred.

A small boat was sealed within the holy embryo, waiting for the day when the Primordial Chaos True Blood would be conceived, then it would claim the remaining destiny, transforming the Celestial Tears Verdant Gold holy embryo into a unique imperial artifact.

“The idea was good, but it was somewhat presumptuous. Using the Celestial Metal Holy Spirit to carve the myriad dao paths and conceive the Primordial Chaos True Blood—now it seems quite difficult.”

Shaohua entered the array and soon understood the situation. Fortunately, she was prepared.

She took out a bit of essence blood she had saved when she cut off her innate holy body in her previous life, as well as the Celestial Phoenix blood refined from the body of the Immortal Celestial Emperor.

For the next period, she remained in the Mythic Shore, personally overseeing the conception of the Primordial Chaos True Blood.

The flaws and imperfections left from her second life were corrected, and with her sixth life, her methods were nearly divine, incomparable to her past.

“What I want is not the Primordial Chaos Blood, but to witness the transformation of the myriad dao paths into chaos.” Shaohua knew exactly what she truly desired.

More than ten thousand years later, she returned to the Beidou, as she sensed the cosmic principles becoming unstable, and calculated that the Void’s second life was coming to an end.

The Void lived for ten thousand years in his first life, with a slight loss of lifespan, but it wasn’t a major issue. After consuming the Black Tortoise Divine Herb, he lived for nearly twenty thousand years in his second life.

The Black Tortoise Divine Herb has unique life-prolonging effects, extending his peak imperial lifespan by half a lifetime. This was a tremendous help, creating a glimmer of hope in the midst of his dire circumstances.

In the Immortal Mountain, the Celestial Chrysalis that the ruthless person had transformed into had vanished, and she had returned to the Ancient Forbidden Land.

With a single thought, Shaohua refined and restored the ruins of the Divine Ruins. The palaces and pavilions now stood in orderly rows, resembling a Celestial Palace, nestled within the Immortal Mountain.

She resided there, awaiting the final outcome of Xukong's transformation.

Success would be best, but if it didn't work, she would have to seal him into the incomplete Celestial Domain within the Nine Dragon Pallbearer Coffin.

It was quite amusing, really. For the past hundred thousand years, she couldn't find this miraculous item no matter what, but after she was nearly killed, it just remained still.

If someone didn't know better, they might think it was trying to extort her, stubbornly refusing to leave.

"Looks like it's really going to work. The Black Tortoise Divine Herb must really suit him. How did I miss that?" Shaohua clenched her teeth and couldn't help but grumble.

Throughout history, some ancient emperors and great emperors had possessed the Immortal Herb, studying it to unlock the secrets of eternal life, but few had made significant progress.

Shaohua certainly wouldn't let such treasures go to waste.

She had no shortage of Immortal Herbs. She had cut down the Ginseng Fruit Tree and the Tree of Life, even the later Fusang Divine Tree, to observe their ability to regrow.

Hmm, the Peaches of Immortality tasted wonderful, and the White Tiger Cub was adorable. Cough Unfortunately, their compatibility wasn't great, so she had only gained some insights, not much more.

What gave her the most hope was the Azure Lotus seed she had found in the chaos.

It was an Immortal Herb that had come to her of its own accord after she attained enlightenment, and it was also the predecessor of the Azure Emperor, making it incredibly significant!

Reining in her wandering thoughts, Shaohua looked at the Immortal Mountain, now submerged in a sea of blood, and a genuine smile spread across her face.

Xukong had truly lived out his third life.

Shaohua acted promptly, using the Celestial Bell to stabilize time and space, and the Desolate Pagoda to suppress all fluctuations and anomalies.

"How do you feel?" she asked with a warm smile.

"Very good, better than ever. I feel I can live for more than thirty thousand years this time", Xukong said, his youth restored, but his appearance and physique remained unremarkable.

"..."

Shaohua felt a pang of disappointment. How could he live so long?

Each person was different, with unique constitutions and transformation methods. Perhaps the Black Tortoise Divine Herb, along with the added benefits of observing the herb live out its third life, had something to do with it.

Xukong used this to break free from the Heavenly Core Mark, and the world believed he had reached the end of his life and perished.

He borrowed the Desolate Pagoda from Shaohua to suppress his own path, not wanting to cut off the path for future generations and avoid a repeat of what happened to Summer.

He sat in the nine-layered coffin he had obtained by chance, prepared to drift through the void alone, continuing to verify his path.

He had also delved into the study of space-time, touching upon the temporal domain through the void, a remarkable feat.

He was even purer in his understanding than Shaohua.

Shaohua's path wasn't solely about space-time. While "Eternal and Vanishing" did touch upon space-time, she had gone further, delving into "Existence and Void", a completely different realm.

"The Desolate Pagoda can be given to you, but remember, never try to create a Celestial Domain within it. You can try anything else, but not this", Shaohua warned earnestly.

Xukong was a bit puzzled by her words but took them to heart.

He suspected that the Eastern Emperor had already proven this path to be unfeasible, and he should trust the wisdom of his predecessors.

"Alas, what a pity. I really had that idea in mind", Xukong sighed as he faced the vast cosmos.

It was natural to think about creating a new world when studying space-time.

Fortunately, he had already left, or Shaohua might have reprimanded him for his overconfidence.

One by one, they didn't seem to understand their own limits. Just because they were emperors, they thought they could become immortals and create a Celestial Domain.

"Perhaps I can try the Mundane Immortal Domain."

Shaohua looked at the inner landscape within her, which was decaying and collapsing yet stubbornly holding on. If the path she envisioned could be realized, transforming into a Celestial Domain might not be impossible.

Others might not be able to do it, but she would take the lead!

Of course, not now, but it was a beautiful aspiration for the future.

This lifetime, she had ample time, and the world seemed unlikely to see major upheavals. Finally, she could focus on her research and transformation.

She wasn't putting all her eggs in one basket. Just relying on the Celestial Metal Holy Embryo was too time-consuming, and even ten thousand years might not be enough to nurture the Primordial Chaos True Blood.

She had also retrieved the Verdant Bronze Cauldron, placing it beside her to observe. The cauldron contained a pool of Spirit Spring Immortal Elixir, with an Azure Lotus rooted and swaying within.

In her Celestial Platform, a blob of Five-Phase Blood had transformed into a Celestial Fenghuang, spreading its wings in flight, hoping to decipher the phoenix's rebirth and transformation.

The accumulations from her previous lives would bear fruit in this one. Having survived the most challenging period, the rest seemed a bit easier.

The path of the Dao was long and wide, and it was no different for her!

(End of Chapter)

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