Chapter 125: Immortal: I Have Resurrected, and I Will Reclaim Everything

Chapter 125: Immortal: I Have Resurrected, and I Will Reclaim Everything

Seeing Luangu about to kowtow, Shaohua was taken aback and forcibly stopped him.

“There’s no need for such a grand gesture. I merely tended to you casually, not wanting you to have any regrets.”

She had once nearly lost her family, sacrificing a lifetime to alter her parents’ fates against the heavens.

Now, as she grew older, she couldn’t bear to see such joys and sorrows.

“Your casual act has made up for my lifelong regret.”

Luangu solemnly vowed, “Your great kindness cannot be repaid. In the future, should you need anything, I will spare no effort, fearing only that I may not be of much help.”

Seeing that he had spoken to such an extent, Shaohua did not press further, as doing so would have been a complete dismissal.

Her eyes showed a trace of approval, not because she expected gratitude or any action in return, but because she recognized his deep sense of righteousness. Such an attitude was always heartening.

With the four sovereigns gathered, it was natural for them to discuss the Dao and its principles. Shaohua spoke of the Path of Mortal Ascension, leaving everyone both yearning and deeply aware of its challenges, thus admiring her even more.

The Western Sovereign expounded on myriad paths and principles, elucidating the mysteries of space and time with unique insights.

Luangu, having just entered the Imperial Dao, had little to share, but he had already displayed his most distinctive and brilliant qualities.

All the principles and secrets paled in comparison to his indomitable Dao Core.

A steadfast heart surpassed countless scriptures.

In the end, it was not the principles or techniques that made one strong, but the person themselves!

In a nearby broken tripod, a Primordial Azure Lotus swayed gently, listening to the profound truths and imperial discourses, becoming even more mystical, as if it had developed true consciousness, rejoicing.

In a pavilion not far away, Lan Ling and the sisters Nan Jinping and Li Xingruo sat together, listening quietly, also benefiting greatly.

“I have a feeling that after this battle, even if I don’t attain the Dao, achieving Alternate Dao Attainment won’t be hard. Sister Lan, I’m almost catching up to you,” Li Xingruo said with a smile.

“Alternate Dao Attainment is not that simple. You’re getting ahead of yourself. You need to remain humble and diligent, and not let down our master’s expectations,” Nan Jinping said coolly.

Their contrasting personalities complemented each other, creating a synergy that was greater than the sum of its parts.

The sword array had given the pre-Imperial Luangu a hard time. If not for his final transformation and elevation of his heart, the outcome would have been uncertain.

Being able to stand at the final threshold and challenge the Great Sovereign Luangu was an honor in itself, and future histories would certainly record it.

Moreover, with Master Shaohua paving the way, they would not stop here. Achieving the Dao and becoming emperors was not a mere dream.

Lan Ling remained silent, the invisible chains of the Great Dao within her gradually breaking, the ancestral marks being worn down, allowing her to transcend and advance further.

Beside them, a Divine Origin Crystal lay, sealing a small monkey and a Spirit-Forged White Tiger that ran around. Though it was a divine immortal herb, it seemed like a living being.

Shaohua had even once thought that the Spirit-Forged White Tiger might transform into a cat before the Primordial Azure Lotus could take form.

The group discussed various topics for years. Void had traveled the universe, facing the void alone, and had even discovered traces of the Primordial Ancient Mine.

Using the Primordial Ruin Spire to deduce for a long time, he concluded that those Supreme Sovereigns likely carried the Heaven-Piercing Dark Treasures and hid in some chaotic immortal land.

“Don’t bother with them; they’re just rats in the sewers. As long as I’m around, they won’t cause any waves,” Shaohua said coolly.

Do they really think that those remaining Supreme Sovereigns, by combining the Primordial Ancient Mine and the Immortal Tomb and hiding in a chaotic immortal land with the Heaven-Piercing Dark Treasures, can avoid being detected?

If she truly wanted to hunt them down, with three great immortal artifacts and the cultivation of six lifetimes, she could certainly find them.

But that would be too time-consuming. It was better to maintain a standoff and see who couldn’t endure it.

If those guys dared to show their heads, she could simply go and crush them, saving time and effort.

Oh, she almost forgot that she had a verbal agreement with the Primordial Ancient Mine, promising not to attack it proactively. She would honor her word and not break it.

Calculating the time, it was also time to prepare for the emergence of the Beginning.

Additionally, Void mentioned the legends of the Sacred Bodies.

For tens of thousands of years, Shaohua had been in seclusion, enduring the Undying Mountains in her early years and only meeting the future Imperial Sovereign Xia Tian in person.

Later, she made arrangements in the Transcendent Shore and sent her Dao Avatars to protect Luangu’s loved ones, having no knowledge of other external matters.

“After Senior Lin Dong left, in the past fifty thousand years, three more Sacred Bodies have appeared, one after another, each rising as the previous generation fell.”

Void sighed lightly and continued, “And their archenemies, the Heaven-Dominating Body lineage, also followed suit, ultimately clashing and perishing together.”

Hearing this, Shaohua did not comment. The enmity between the two lineages was long-standing, with each viewing the other as the best whetstone. Casualties were inevitable.

Only equally matched opponents, in battles of life and death, could fully unleash the power within.

How many of those who reached the peak of a Sacred or Dominant Body didn’t have their blood spilled by the other?

Vast Void and Shaohua wouldn’t care, and neither would Xiao Zicheng from the Ancient Forbidden Land. If it was a battle between equals, losing was simply a matter of one’s own inadequacy.

Of the three Sacred Bodies, the first was killed in his old age by a young Dominant Body. Then, that Dominant Body was defeated by another young Sacred Body in his old age.

Not long after, another Dominant Body emerged, and the two fought at their peak, both perishing in the battle.

The last confrontation between a Sacred and a Dominant Body occurred several thousand years ago, ending in mutual injury. Not long after, both passed away on the Path of Mortal Ascension.

It was a win, a loss, and a draw, and both sides could barely accept it.

Thanks to the three Sacred Bodies’ joint efforts in battling the Supreme Sovereigns and quelling the chaos, the Indestructible Golden Body was finally recognized as a Sacred Body.

Although the Sacred Body’s ancestral planet no longer existed, Xiao Yan left a bloodline legacy at the Mountainside Sect, and Lin Dong continued to guard the Beidou Domain. Xiao Zicheng also hailed from the Ancient Forbidden Land, making the Beidou Domain a natural gathering place for the Sacred Body lineage.

Subsequent Sacred Bodies, whenever they had descendants, would often send some of them to the Beidou Domain to join the Mountainside Sect in the Eastern Expanse.

As for the Mountainside Sect in the Northern Expanse’s Purple Mountain, it was largely under the control of the Jade Pool Sanctuary, and the Sacred Body lineage had long since withdrawn. However, the two sects still maintained a close relationship due to their deep ties.

After learning about the Sacred Body lineage, Shaohua led the group to the Ancient Star of Heavenly Soldiers, and Vast Void and Luangu naturally didn’t hesitate to contribute their share of mental energy.

The group then parted ways.

Vast Void continued his wandering, preparing to live out his next life.

Luangu, with his heart’s knot untied and his loved ones still by his side, was in high spirits. All his past troubles were swept away, and he happily went to inspect the Myriad Heavens.

First, he made a detour to the Ancient Star Region of Purple Microcosm to pay respects to the Human Sovereign and the Sacred Sovereign.

Then, he returned to the Beidou Domain but didn’t immediately go back to his old home in the Northern Expanse. Instead, he solemnly paid respects to the Eastern Sovereign at the Undying Mountains.

He knew the Eastern Sovereign was still in the world and had chosen to live in seclusion.

But that didn’t stop him from praising the Eastern Sovereign’s great achievements.

No matter what, he, Li Jie, genuinely admired and loved the Eastern Sovereign!

The Jade Pool Sanctuary was once again bustling with activity, as the appearance of the Great Emperor Luangu in the Beidou Domain led to his announcement that he wished to lecture on the Dao at the Jade Pool’s venue.

They couldn’t refuse, nor did they have any reason to turn down such a valuable opportunity.

As the saying goes, those closest to the water get the moon first. When a Great Emperor lectured, the question was whether others could even make it in time, but everyone at the Jade Pool would have a seat.

The Dao Platform of the Jade Pool once again welcomed a new Great Emperor.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that this platform had become a rare treasure, imbued with the auras and Dao rhythms of numerous Great Emperors.

Since the Western Sovereign and the Eastern Sovereign, the subsequent Great Emperors Hengyu, Vast Void, and Luangu had all come here, leaving their Dao imprints and radiating immortal energy.

Even just being near it could make one enter a state of enlightenment.

In fact, apart from those of the Supreme Sovereign level, no one could ascend this platform. They lacked the qualifications and couldn’t withstand that energy.

Luangu only briefly paused in the Northern Expanse, reminiscing about the past, only to find that his memories were filled with hardship, leaving him speechless.

He turned and left, inspecting the Myriad Heavens. At every stop, he would vigorously promote the Eastern Sovereign’s great achievements.

Thus, the world learned that Great Emperor Luangu held the Eastern Sovereign in the highest regard. After his example, a new trend emerged, with many people heading to the Beidou Domain to pay respects to the Eastern Sovereign.

It was much like it had been fifty thousand years ago.

Shaohua, watching the waves of faith power surging from the Sword of Humanity, couldn’t help but hold her forehead and simply tossed it to the Undying Mountains of the Beidou Domain.

The Transcendent Shore needed to remain pure in faith.

Over ten thousand years later, Luangu, living his second life, made his decision. Instead of enduring the endless hardships of the mortal world, he chose to embark on the Path of Mortal Ascension.

He and Vast Void, who had just lived out his fourth life, came to visit Shaohua, obtained the coordinates of the Strange World from her, and together, they invaded it.

The world was shocked, and people believed that Great Emperor Luangu had ascended to immortality. Only a few knew his true destination.

"Thus, it’s time for you to emerge", Shaohua’s finger gently traced the Primordial Azure Lotus, her lips curling into a breathtaking smile.

The Primordial Azure Lotus of Chaos swayed, emitting a clear sound.

As for Lan Ling, Nan Jinping, and Li Xingruo, they were naturally resealed by her, to be released in the future.

The Western Sovereign also returned to the Kunlun Immortal Peaks and retrieved an Immortal Genesis Core.

Meanwhile, in the vast chaos beyond the universe’s edge, a Primordial Cosmic Egg emitted a five-colored immortal radiance, its surface cracking.

A phoenix’s cry echoed, but it sounded more like a low growl.

"Betrayed in my past life by that woman, this life I shall return to defy heaven and make her pay, reclaiming everything that is rightfully mine!!"

(End of Chapter)

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