Chapter 122: Reviving the Celestial Sovereign

Chapter 122: Reviving the Celestial Sovereign

Deep within the heart of the Ancient Tianbing Star, there stood a massive platform, like a continent floating in the void, with divine flames dancing and shining brightly.

In truth, this ancient star was the head of the Celestial Sovereign Lingbao, who had fallen long ago. The platform was his Immortal Platform, and within it, there were still a few rays of radiance from the Immortal Flame Essence.

This was the last remnant of his immortal divine power, brilliant and crystalline, resembling flames that leapt and danced.

Shaohua had once taken a portion of it, hoping to use it to save her parents. It was a desperate move, and ultimately, it didn't work. However, she unexpectedly discovered the Primordial Soul Dao Radiance within the Immortal Flame Essence.

As expected, this was likely a remnant of the Celestial Sovereign Lingbao's soul after his rebirth.

In her previous lives, she believed there was no way to reverse the situation and had no interest in dealing with such external matters. She was busy transforming herself and had no time to spare.

This time, however, she was making progress in multiple paths simultaneously and had allocated some of her mental energy to study the power of faith, leading to some new insights.

A grand temple stood on the Celestial Sovereign's Immortal Platform. Inside, there was no statue of a deity, only a high-hanging array diagram.

In the center of the temple, an ancient and natural-looking furnace was placed, surrounded by various ancient objects.

The Nourishment Furnace emitted a hazy glow, containing the Immortal Flame Essence. Flames flickered within, and pure faith power gathered, pouring into the furnace and burning brightly like kindling.

"Can the Celestial Sovereign Lingbao return?" A beautiful woman in a colorful feather robe sighed.

"Hardly. Even if he does return, he won't be the Celestial Sovereign of the Mythic Era. He will only be the deity in the hearts of the masses, a similar flower, or perhaps it will all be for naught", Shaohua said softly.

She didn't hold much hope. It had been too long, and only a divine flame remained. Even with the Primordial Soul Dao Radiance, it was hardly a remnant of his consciousness.

Moreover, the Celestial Sovereign Lingbao had specifically created the Sutra of Salvation to suppress the zombie calamity, indicating he was an expert in this path. How could someone like him allow any unexpected changes after his death?

Yet, she had still put in a lot of effort, using the array diagram and the killing sword to deduce and search for the Celestial Sovereign Lingbao's relics throughout the universe, which were now gathered here.

In the process, she discovered a Nine-Turn Immortal Pill in a certain cave, a pleasant surprise.

She even inscribed the Celestial Sovereign Lingbao's scriptures on the Nourishment Furnace, which echoed day and night, adding a glimmer of hope.

Because the array diagram and the killing sword left by the Celestial Sovereign Lingbao had greatly helped her, especially during the battle where her parents fought the Forbidden Realm Sovereign, significantly influencing the outcome.

Shaohua didn't believe in fate, but she knew gratitude.

Regardless, at least she had tried, and she could face herself with a clear conscience.

"The past cannot be changed. If life and death could be easily reversed, there would be no more partings in the world", Shaohua sighed deeply.

"Ultimately, we are just people with a bit more power. Even if we become immortals, we are still like mayflies in the universe, unless..."

"Unless what?" Xihuang couldn't help but look at her.

"People have their ranks, and immortals likely have their ranks as well. Those at the pinnacle of the mortal path are called Emperors. Could those standing at the pinnacle of the immortal path be called Immortal Emperors?"

Shaohua spoke each word clearly, her tone more like a statement of fact than a question.

"Human power has limits, and even being unmatched in the universe ultimately leads to the constraint of immortality. If one could become an Immortal Emperor or reach even higher realms, perhaps a single thought could be eternal, and a single thought could revive everything..."

She fell silent for a long time, then plucked a branch of the Elixir of Immortality, turned it into three thin incense sticks, and lit them, bowing slightly.

An incomparable willpower surged into the Nourishment Furnace, causing the divine flames to shine brilliantly. If not confined within the temple, it would have illuminated countless star systems.

Xihuang also bowed, her willpower, though not as strong as Shaohua's, was still radiant and infused into the furnace.

The future was dark and suffocating, even an Immortal Emperor might be powerless to change it.

But for someone who hadn't even become an immortal, thinking too much was futile. The only way forward was to improve one's strength.

"My way, my path, my journey..."

Shaohua seemed to glimpse a corner of the future, destined to be difficult. The path to immortality would not be peaceful but stained with blood.

She returned to the Bittern Shore Realm, activated the Divine Source, and awakened Nan Jinping and Li Xinruo, along with Lan Ling.

The reunion of master and disciples, and the meeting of mistress and servants, left the three women deeply moved.

When they saw Xihuang walking gracefully toward them, they were even more startled, then overjoyed, feeling as if they had returned to the days of the Jade Pool.

Shaohua personally guided and taught the three for a while before sending them away.

Nan Jinping and Li Xinruo had not experienced the great struggles of the past and lacked some necessary trials. Therefore, she forcibly reduced their cultivation, demoting them from Quasi-Emperors to the initial stages of the Immortal Platform.

"I'm doing this for your own good. If you encounter Chaotic Antiquity in this life, you might earn a name surpassing the Young Emperor", Shaohua felt she was going to great lengths for them.

After all, such opportunities wouldn't come again. She couldn't let them fight Wushi or Ye Fan.

It wasn't that she looked down on Chaotic Antiquity; he was indeed unique and different.

After achieving the Dao and becoming an emperor, Chaotic Antiquity was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding figures, but his early years were far from dominant.

Other ancient emperors were all invincible among their peers when they were young, but he was an exception, facing a life filled with hardships and defeats.

After a hundred defeats, he gave birth to a demonic embryo, broke out of his cocoon, and was reborn, ultimately turning everything around, defeating all his former opponents, and rising to the pinnacle alone.

"Find the person I mentioned and give them this scripture. Then keep an eye on those two young girls."

Shaohua used her blood essence from six lifetimes to cleanse Lan Ling, restoring her youth, and then instructed her.

"What a lucky guy, to receive such attention from the Master", Lan Ling couldn't help but marvel.

She had thought her task was to protect the path of the Nan and Li sisters, but she didn't expect the Master to have another instruction.

Hearing this, Shaohua couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. When did Chaotic Antiquity ever become lucky?

That child was the unluckiest of them all!

Saying he suffered many defeats sounds simple, but the process was extremely brutal. The various tragedies were heart-wrenching, making those who heard them shed tears.

Partings and deaths, the loss of loved ones, the tragic demise of family, the murder of his mentor, and the annihilation of his friends.

It was precisely because of these experiences that he could still struggle after a hundred defeats, refusing to give in, driven by his unwillingness to accept his fate and the need to rise up.

"He is very different. You can pay attention to him, and you'll understand in time", Shaohua said.

By allowing Lan Ling to venture out, she wanted her to witness Chaotic Antiquity's indomitable will and be inspired by it.

She hoped Lan Ling could also progress further, building that confidence. The future path is long, and just because something can't be done now doesn't mean it won't be possible in the future.

After some thought, Shaohua specially created an avatar to follow and secretly protect Chaotic Antiquity.

She would not interfere with his growth, even if he was on the brink of death or his will was broken. She would only save some of his loved ones.

After all, she had almost lost her closest kin and had already been through the storm. To the best of her ability, she should also provide a bit of shelter for others.

They say the path to enlightenment is a lonely one, where one tastes the solitude and bitterness of success alone.

Even if one ultimately becomes an emperor, standing at the summit with no one by their side, no one to share the glory and joy, to whom can one express their happiness?

Chaotic Antiquity's life was too tragic, and it moved Shaohua deeply. This was the first time she had taken the initiative to help a future emperor.

Hengyu was an unexpected encounter, and she gave him the Sun Scripture on a whim, knowing he would eventually obtain it.

Xu Kong came to seek guidance with the Perfect Sage Body, and she naturally didn't refuse, giving him some pointers.

Tai Huang was brought by Xu Kong, and she only showed him one sword stroke before sealing him away for the future.

These three, whether by chance or passively, she had some contact with them before becoming an emperor, but she didn't actively offer much help.

As for Hengyu entering a strange world, Xu Kong living a third life, and Tai Huang being sealed away, those were later developments, part of a different story.

Of course, Wushi was a special case, a unique affection from her sister. If the Azure Emperor didn't emerge, she might roll up her sleeves and step in personally, letting her little brother feel the warmth of love.

Years passed, and in the Ancient Beidou Starfield, a young man holding an axe emerged from the northern plains.

Initially, his talent was not outstanding, but his Dao heart was firm, and he continued to chase the pace of the supreme prodigies.

Then, this unlucky kid was spotted by the Seven Celestial Marauders on the ancient star road.

One fight led to many, and the opponents showed no martial virtue, refusing to fight fairly. They immediately attacked in a group of seven.

"Hey, what ignorant fool dares to provoke the Seven Celestial Marauders? You're asking for death!"

"Li Jiujie, what a lousy name. You hurt my brother, and you'll pay with blood!"

"Bold, refusing to surrender and even daring to resist! This is outrageous. Everyone, attack! We'll capture this kid and flay him alive!"

The Seven Celestial Marauders sneered one after another, encircling Li Jiujie like hunters, circling around him.

Many passersby changed their expressions, recognizing the Seven Celestial Marauders, who were undoubtedly top-tier contenders in the imperial path.

They had somehow formed a close bond, always acting together, valuing brotherhood heavily. Provoking one was provoking all, and their reputation was notorious.

Even the strongest few in the imperial path wouldn't easily provoke them; no one could endure being attacked by seven people.

Li Jiujie, fighting seven at once, naturally lost, but he was fast enough and tough enough to survive.

Not only did he not die in the trial realm, but he also fell off a cliff by chance and found an ancient, nameless scripture in a cave.

"What a profound scripture. This is definitely on par with the Imperial Dao Canon, but I've never heard of any emperor's scripture emphasizing breaking and then rebuilding."

Li Jiujie coughed up blood and scratched his head in confusion, not particularly concerned about his severe injuries.

Although he had no special constitution, perhaps due to the many beatings he had endured or some innate ability, his body had a mysterious and powerful recovery capability.

A mortal wound was nothing to worry about; he wouldn't die anytime soon.

(End of Chapter)

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