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Chapter 423: The Primordial Ancestorgod King Emerges
Chapter 423: The Primordial Ancestorgod King Emerges
“It’s a pity, but a dead genius is useless even to monsters.”
The silver-armored young man with a sword said solemnly, “You’ve seen the projection. The hope is slim. If you take the Ultimate Immortal Pill, your realm won’t recover in a short time. Demon King Kai might not be held back by our military formation and immortal treasures alone. The risk is too great. Is it worth it?”
The woman with the red tassel spear said softly, “I promised him, but I broke my word. I won’t have peace of mind unless I see this through to the end. Besides, with his talent, to cultivate to this level in the pseudo-realm, he must have the assistance of an Immortal Emperor’s Dao tradition. Otherwise, he would likely be determined to be a King-level Celestial Son!”
“If we can bring back a King-level Celestial Son, the immortal merit will surpass that of slaying ten thousand True Immortal ancient demons. Isn’t it worth the risk? If we succeed, we’ll split the immortal merit fifty-fifty. How about it?”
Hearing ‘King-level Celestial Son,’ the silver-knife-wearing young man’s eyes flickered, and he began to hesitate.
“Alright, I’ll give you an incense stick’s worth of time. Hurry up.”
The silver-helmeted young man said solemnly.
The red tassel spear woman had been waiting for his words. She smiled, and for a moment, the desolate ancient path valley was illuminated by her radiant presence.
Then she took out the Ultimate Immortal Pill and swallowed it in one go.
“You don’t worry about what might happen to you…” the silver-helmeted young man couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh.
“No need. My spear will protect me.”
The red tassel spear woman smiled faintly, her expression returning to its usual coolness. Inside her body, immortal power rapidly condensed, like a sponge absorbing water, all directed to a particular spot. Soon, her aura changed, her power becoming more contained. She then said to the previous group of Silver Tassel Camp subordinates:
“Follow me!”
With that, she led the way toward the Mysterious Mother Gate.
The dozen or so silver-helmeted warriors and their commander quickly followed, their hearts secretly elated. This was a rare opportunity to be so close to their commander, and they were determined to make a good impression.
As they left, the remaining saints were left in a daze, unsure and incredulous. Now, who could fail to see that the highly ranked woman was deeply concerned about Heavenly Venerated Hao, even to the point of risking her life to confirm his fate?
After the red tassel spear woman and her group entered the Mysterious Mother Gate, Fame Saint and the others exchanged glances, cautiously expressing their thoughts.
The silver-armored young man with a sword scanned them. These saint-level beings wanted to join Heavenly Palace, which wasn’t impossible. He nodded in agreement, saying:
“Though I can bring you back to Heavenly Palace, whether you will receive cultivation support depends on your own talent. If your talent is mediocre, don’t blame me.”
The saints all shook their heads, assuring him they wouldn’t. They were all highly confident in themselves, after all. They had all ascended through cultivation, once being formidable figures in their own right. They only seemed dim in comparison to a monster like Heavenly Venerated Hao.
On the other side, inside the Ancient Hall of the Mysterious Mother Gate.
The red tassel spear woman led a dozen Silver Tassel Camp soldiers through the gate and saw the ground littered with ancient demon corpses, clearly slain by her own troops.
She scanned the area and immediately dispersed her divine sense, quickly realizing that this Ancient Hall was unusual.
“This seems to be the palace of an immortal king…”
The red tassel spear woman’s eyes grew serious. Such a being would be a great power, governing a true domain in the True World.
However, the palace was ancient, and apart from a faint residual essence, there was no treasure left behind. It might have been plundered long ago by the inhabitants of this realm.
She glanced around briefly, then led the dozen soldiers out of the Ancient Hall, crossing the void to find a Minor World.
In this Minor World, various factions had returned to their cities. The red tassel spear woman found a Semi-Saint and used an immortal technique to search their memories, quickly learning the various details of this realm.
"That young man..."
After searching through her memories, the Red Tassel Spear Woman was slightly taken aback, her eyes flickering.
From the memories of this Semi-Saint, she found that twenty years ago, a Monsters burst onto the scene, the very one she had been searching for.
He rose to prominence suddenly and rapidly gained fame across All Heavens. During this Catastrophe, while the other saints of this realm sought refuge, he suddenly emerged and engaged in a decisive battle with the True Immortal realm ancient demons.
The Red Tassel Spear Woman fell into a brief silence. From the memories of that Semi-Saint, she sensed a young man with the heart of a child, a peerless figure who radiated brilliance. His combat prowess and character were unrivaled, earning the admiration and respect of countless people in this realm.
She was deeply moved. A being like this, if he were in the Heavenly Palace, would never have to risk his life in such a perilous battle.
Moreover, she hadn't expected him to have Ascended to the True World in less than twenty years.
He was too young. In the True World, such a short span of time was but a fleeting moment; it might take centuries to master a single Immortal Technique.
In her eyes, he was no different from a child, yet he had saved his world.
Whoosh!
The Red Tassel Spear Woman's figure flickered as she headed toward the Forbidden Area, the Double Crevice Demon Valley, as recorded in the Semi-Saint's memories.
Upon her arrival in this realm, with the ancient demons slain, All Heavens was filled with joy. In a certain Forbidden Area, a majestic palace stood tall and proud.
Suddenly, the gate of the palace opened, and a figure emerged, trembling.
It was the young Primordial Ancestor.
His original Dao body, crafted with immense effort using an ancient immortal merit passed down from his ancestors, had been devoured by the ancient demons.
Fortunately, this Dao body had fulfilled its purpose, sparing him from certain death.
"Heavenly Venerated Hao, you really did it, solving the problem of the True Immortal realm ancient demons..."
The young Primordial Ancestor murmured to himself, his eyes scanning the desolate Forbidden Area before him. He looked toward the void, where his other Semi-Saint puppet, left outside, had already gathered information on the situation.
He hadn't expected that such a world-ending calamity would be shouldered by Li Hao alone.
"Now that the Holy Capitals have converged on the Immortal Gate to block the path, they haven't made any more mistakes. I should step in as well; otherwise, if another True Immortal realm ancient demon were to appear, no one would be able to stop it."
The young Primordial Ancestor sighed lightly, feeling a sense of melancholy. He turned and took a deep look at the palace behind him, which no one knew was his ancestral home.
The remains of his ancestors were stored here, having undergone a transformation, making it a Forbidden Area.
Only he, relying on his bloodline, could hide here, coexisting with the immortal remains of his ancestors without harm. This was the only place he could stay for protection.
Whoosh!
The young Primordial Ancestor leaped out, heading toward the Immortal Gate, his mind racing with thoughts of how to address the other saints when they met.
Meanwhile, at the bottom of All Heavens, in the Netherworld.
In the dark and profound depths of the Netherworld, a shadowy figure moved about, drifting aimlessly.
"Hmm?"
The figure suddenly stopped, his eyes revealing a mix of shock. "That kid..."
He had actually taken down a True Immortal ancient demon in a mutual destruction?
He was stunned. This was a True Immortal, after all. He considered himself the greatest prodigy of All Heavens, having established the Extreme Dao Cultivation system and catching up to the Primordial Ancestor's cultivation in just a thousand years. But at this moment, he felt a heavy blow.
"I never thought I'd see such a fool in my lifetime."
"If he had emerged with me back then, we might have become friends. Unfortunately, our paths diverge now!"
"However, I owe him a debt of gratitude, hmpf!"
He used bloodline techniques to see through the eyes of his descendants, the Divine Race. Among them, he had chosen three to be his bloodline seeds, acting as his eyes and hands, doing his bidding and helping him better control the vast Divine Race.
Whoosh!
His figure flickered as he flew out of the Netherworld, leaving the place behind.
Now that Li Hao had fallen and the True Immortal realm ancient demon was dead, he needed to check the situation at the gap.
If it could be sealed, they must do so with all their might. Even if another True Immortal realm ancient demon were to break through, it would take time for them to recover their full strength. They had been caught off guard before, allowing the True Immortal realm ancient demon to recover with the help of its companions. This time, they wouldn't make the same mistake.
"Primordial Ancestor, that guy should come out now. If he continues to hide like a turtle, I’ll personally drag him out!"
The god king narrowed his eyes and sped up.
At this moment, Red Tassel Spear Woman was heading to the Double Crevice Demon Valley.
"This is the first Forbidden Area in the world?"
Red Tassel Spear Woman stopped and surveyed the Forbidden Area suspended in the void.
At this moment, more people were arriving, and Red Tassel Spear Woman and the others concealed their auras, drawing little attention.
Those who arrived like streaks of light had seen this Forbidden Area through the Boundary Stone Projection, knowing it was where Li Hao met his end. They had come to pay their respects and mourn Li Hao’s Heroic Souls.
In the void, cries of sorrow for Heavenly Venerated Hao echoed everywhere. Many had lost loved ones, and some had seen their sects destroyed, unable to seek revenge. But Li Hao had avenged them.
"That looks like Immortal Dao Laws!"
Red Tassel Spear Woman squinted, sensing something unusual about the Power within the crack. Immortal Dao Laws were something only an Immortal Lord could master, yet they were present here and enduring.
Her eyes flickered, and she flew toward the Forbidden Area.
"Immortal Lord!"
The silver-helmeted general and others were startled. They could see the crack was extremely dangerous, giving them an uneasy feeling. Yet, the Immortal Lord was flying straight into it, despite having taken the Ultimate Immortal Pill, which made his realm the same as theirs.
"Quick, look at what that group is doing."
"They seem to be entering the Forbidden Area."
"Are they here to mourn Heavenly Venerated Hao? Even if they’re grief-stricken, this is too reckless."
"Quick, stop them! If they go any further, they won’t come back!"
Many of the Semi-Saints guarding the area quickly sprang into action.
Red Tassel Spear Woman’s figure blurred as she stepped through the Heaven and Earth Rift, reaching the crack of the Forbidden Area in an instant.
The silver-helmeted general and others followed, trying to stop her, but as they approached, they felt a powerful suction force envelop them, pulling their bodies and souls toward the crack.
"They… are Sages?"
"Such a long-distance instantaneous teleportation is impossible even for a Return to the Abyss, only a Sage can traverse the Heaven and Earth Rift like that."
"Who are these Sages? I’ve never seen them before."
Many people looked up in amazement.
Standing beneath the Forbidden Area’s Laws, Red Tassel Spear Woman immediately felt the danger. Her face paled slightly, understanding why the True Immortal ancient demons and that young man couldn’t return. Only an Immortal Lord could withstand the Laws’ devouring Power.
If she had time to wait for the Ultimate Immortal Pill’s effects to wear off and her realm to recover, she could resist the Laws and explore inside. But she didn’t have that luxury and dared not take the risk.
"Everyone, come in."
Seeing her followers being pulled uncontrollably toward the crack, Red Tassel Spear Woman quickly gathered them into her immortal realm.
Then, she gripped her red-tasseled spear, the spear shaft vibrating slightly, releasing a terrifying destructive Power that broke free from the Immortal Dao Laws. She surged against the suction force, breaking out of the crack and returning to the outside of the Forbidden Area.
This scene left countless people gaping in astonishment.
It was the first time anyone had seen someone escape from the front of a Forbidden Area. It was too incredible.
"Who are they?"
"I’ve never seen them before. Which Sage is that woman? The Medicine Sage I know doesn’t look like that."
Amidst the shocked and excited chatter, Red Tassel Spear Woman gave the crack a long, intense look, sighing inwardly. If it were any other danger, she could break through with her red-tasseled spear and investigate, but this place felt too dangerous even to her. That young man might truly never return.
She fell silent for a moment, then suddenly turned and disappeared, leaving behind a wave of discussion and speculation.
Before long, Red Tassel Spear Woman arrived at another part of the void.
Here stands an eerie palace, seemingly real yet illusory.
The moment she saw the palace, she felt a wave of Immortal Dao Laws project into her eyes. The Power entangled around her, locking her down like a curse.
"An Immortal King’s palace? It still retains some of its might..."
Red Tassel Spear Woman’s eyes flickered. This place was the second Forbidden Area of this world, a location she had found in the memories of a Semi-Saint. She had just visited the first Forbidden Area, and now, with time still on her side, she wanted to see what the second one looked like.
"Lucky me."
The spear in her hand trembled slightly, and she broke free from the entangling Laws Power.
The Heavenly Net Palace in the void then shifted from reality to illusion, seemingly about to vanish.
Red Tassel Spear Woman was slightly taken aback, her expression changing. She swiftly moved, spear in hand, rushing towards the palace.
But by the time she arrived, the palace had completely turned into an illusion. Her red-tasseled spear swept across, and the Immortal Dao Laws surged, but neither could bring back the illusion nor hold it in place.
Her expression changed, realizing the Power left by this treasure palace was stronger than she had imagined. It must have been some kind of Immortal Treasure in palace form.
"Since we were not meant to meet, so be it."
She shook her head with a sigh, then turned and headed towards the Mysterious Mother Gate.
After several long-distance traversals through the Heavens and Earth Rift, she quickly returned to the front of the Ancient Hall.
Just as she arrived, two figures in the void were also rushing towards this place, almost arriving at the same time.
Red Tassel Spear Woman’s Divine Sense was powerful, and she sensed two strong auras in the void, a hint of surprise crossing her face.
These auras were at the saint level, yet they surpassed the average saint level, reaching the Divine Realm!
Although they were only at the single Divine Realm, achieving this level at the saint stage was quite remarkable.
She paused slightly, scanning the two auras.
Meanwhile, the Primordial Ancestor and the God King, who were also heading towards this place, sensed each other's auras and smiled, feeling a sense of familiarity and rapport.
However, they also detected another aura, one that was extremely concealed yet gave them a terrifying feeling, even making them shudder.
Both their faces changed. Could it be that the Heavenly Venerated Hao had come back to life?
Although they had never felt such terror from Heavenly Venerated Hao, in all the heavens, only that young man could possibly give them such a sensation.
In their shock, they both felt a Divine Sense lock onto them, realizing they had been detected.
Fortunately, the aura was not that of an ancient demon, which slightly eased their minds.
"Hmm?"
When they appeared, the Primordial Ancestor and the God King saw a woman of unparalleled beauty, her face so stunning it could captivate all beings, yet her expression was extremely cold, with a stern and unsmiling demeanor.
"This is..."
The Primordial Ancestor recognized her as a human but had never seen such a face before. When he noticed her battle armor, his expression changed. He had seen countless things in the heavens, but the design of the armor on this woman was entirely unfamiliar to him.
If it wasn’t from the heavens, then it must be... the reinforcements from the True World that Li Hao mentioned?!
The Primordial Ancestor became somewhat excited and telepathically asked, "May I ask if you are from the True World?"
He had previously referred to it as the immortal realm, but now, from Li Hao, he had learned the true name and adjusted his terminology.
Red Tassel Spear Woman glanced at the two, her eyes narrowing slightly. Using her Divine Sense, she communicated directly through their consciousness, bypassing any language barriers.
"You two are the strongest in this world. Why didn’t you participate in that battle?"
Her tone carried a hint of questioning.
Having searched the memories of the Semi-Saint, she immediately recognized their identities. However, in the Semi-Saint’s memories, including the recent projection, the battle against the True Immortal realm ancient demons was fought solely by that young man and the large, seemingly ineffective army beside him.
Hearing her words, the Primordial Ancestor’s heart skipped a beat. How could this outsider know about them?
But he didn’t ask, his thoughts racing as he smiled and said, "You misunderstand. Our avatars were all killed previously. In the final battle, Heavenly Venerated Hao fought alone, without any certainty of victory. He asked us to stay behind to preserve a spark of hope. He said that True World Immortal Deities would come to reinforce us, and you must be one of them?"
His response not only addressed the other party but also skillfully explained the situation, subtly redirecting the issue back to Red Tassel Spear Woman.
Beside them, the God King, seeing that the Primordial Ancestor had taken the lead, remained silent, inwardly calling him a crafty old fox.
In just a few words, he had smoothly covered his tracks, lying with his eyes wide open without batting an eyelid.
It was a pity that the "honest man" had fallen. He saw in Li Hao a reflection of his former self—an honest man who had been deceived by this crafty old fox, trapped for countless years, and nearly died.
Red Tassel Spear Woman, noting the Primordial Ancestor's natural demeanor and smooth response, along with the timely flash of sorrow in his eyes, did not blame him further. Instead, she was curious about the reinforcements he mentioned. Had the young man told the people of this world about the reinforcements?
In her mind, she recalled the grim situation under the oppression of the True Immortal Realm ancient demons, where the young man, with a determined resolve, had left a testament-like message, informing everyone of the Immortal Deity reinforcements before bravely facing his death.
Her fingers tightened slightly. She had arrived too late.
Her brows furrowed, and she suddenly lost her mood. She glanced at the two of them and turned to leave.
The Primordial Ancestor, seeing her about to depart, was taken aback and quickly said, "Immortal Lady, please wait!"
Red Tassel Spear Woman paused, turning her head slightly to look back, "?"
The Primordial Ancestor chuckled awkwardly and hurriedly said, "Immortal Lady, you come from the True World. Could you take us there as well? We have learned that ancient demons are rampant in the True World, and we are willing to contribute our share, to slay demons and eliminate evil!"
Red Tassel Spear Woman understood his meaning and replied calmly, "The ancient demons in the True World are countless. Your presence won't make much of a difference. I can only temporarily dispatch someone to defend this realm. If more ancient demons invade, you two are the strongest fighters here, and it's your duty to stay and hold the fort."
The Primordial Ancestor's expression stiffened, his newly established image at risk of crumbling.
His thoughts raced, and his eyes suddenly filled with sorrow. "Immortal Lady, you may not know, but countless people have died at the hands of these ancient demons. We have cultivated for countless years in this realm but are now at a bottleneck, unable to advance further. We only wish to learn the Immortal Art to slay demons and eliminate evil, to eradicate these ancient demons once and for all."
The God King nodded in agreement, chiming in, "That's right, we want to avenge our fallen!"
Red Tassel Spear Woman's gaze was cold, as if she saw through them, but she didn't bother to expose them. In the Semi-Saint's memories, she had seen the young man, along with the smear campaign by the saints and the injustice he endured from the heavens. Despite all this, he had the courage to die for the sake of the people, leaving a deep impression on her.
It was a pity he was already dead. Otherwise, she would never have allowed such a person to be buried in this place.
"Then follow me."
Red Tassel Spear Woman said, not refusing the two of them, seeing them as a form of immortal merit.
At the Saint level, one could cultivate to the Divine Realm and had a very small chance of becoming a King-level Celestial Son. Even if they didn't, there was still a high probability of cultivating to the Immortal Lord level. Bringing back two such promising newcomers would be a significant achievement, enough to offset her sin of leaving the Southern Border Battlefield.
When her Master inquired, she would have a valid explanation.
"Thank you."
The Primordial Ancestor, seeing her agreement, was overjoyed, but he maintained a gentle smile.
Red Tassel Spear Woman, not wasting any more words, raised her hand and summoned them into her immortal realm.
The Primordial Ancestor and the God King, still in shock, found themselves in her domain, their hearts filled with dread.
They had assumed she was at the Saint level, but now they realized that, even at the same level, she seemed even more formidable than the Heavenly Venerated Hao, leaving them feeling powerless to resist.
How could this be?
Soon, Red Tassel Spear Woman arrived at the Ancient Hall, returning to the True World.
At the ancient path, the Holy Capitals gathered.
With the arrival of the God King and the Primordial Ancestor, the Holy Capitals were stunned, while Fame Saint and the other Supreme Sages suddenly widened their eyes.
"Primordial Ancestor, god king?!"
Many of the Sages present had never seen the youthful-looking Primordial Ancestor, but the Supreme Sages like Fame Saint had. They were all taken aback.
The Primordial Ancestor and the god king remained calm, having anticipated this reaction. The Primordial Ancestor said, "The two of us barely escaped from the ancient demons, almost dying. It's truly a miracle to see all of you again."
Fame Saint and the others were not so naive. They immediately understood the reason. The earlier rearguard action was clearly a backup plan.
But the True Immortal ancient demon had said they would be devoured, which could only mean that what they had been seeing all along was an avatar created by the ancient demon.
The ancient demon had been using an avatar to play along, while they had been risking their lives for real!
Thinking of this, the Sages couldn't help but recall the fallen Li Hao, a wave of sorrow washing over them. Only Li Hao had truly sacrificed himself!
"Truly a miracle!"
Fame Saint said with a cold, sarcastic tone.
Mojia Supreme Sage also looked grim and said, "Heavenly Venerated Hao and the True Immortal ancient demon perished together. Are you aware of this?"
The Primordial Ancestor heard the underlying meaning in his words and replied in a low voice, "We heard. Did any of you assist him at the time?"
Hearing his counter-question, Fame Saint and the others' faces darkened, a mix of anger and helplessness evident.
It was truly a case of brothers not being able to blame each other, as they were all in the same boat.
"Confirmed?"
At this moment, the silver-helmeted youth looked at the Red Tassel Spear Woman and asked.
Seeing her expression, he already knew the result.
He glanced at the two individuals she had brought back and immediately noticed that they were significantly stronger than the other Sages. Their Saint Path Power had undergone a qualitative change, reaching the Divine Realm!
"These two talents are quite impressive. Although we lost one, the two of them together should make up for it."
The silver-helmeted youth couldn't help but praise them, amazed that this world still harbored such geniuses.
The Red Tassel Spear Woman, however, didn't bother to respond. In her heart, these two couldn't compare to the one they had lost.
Heavenly Venerated Hao... She silently remembered his name in this world, even though it had fallen. She would keep it in her heart.
She said to the silver-helmeted youth, "Let's go. We need to return quickly."
"Alright."
The silver-helmeted youth was in a good mood. He felt that the rewards from this adventure were far greater than he had expected. In his view, the young man in the projection was almost certainly dead, but Red Tassel's trip had unexpectedly brought back two more geniuses. He was eager to see how they would perform in the Talent Assessment at the Heavenly Palace, but he was confident it wouldn't be low.
"Let's go."
He produced a divine treasure, a flying boat, and had the Primordial Ancestor and the others board it, which would shield their auras.
The other silver-helmeted warriors, though also at the Saint level, wore armor that concealed their auras, allowing them to move through the ancient demon battlefield undetected.
"May I ask, where are we headed, Sir?"
As they set off, the Primordial Ancestor cautiously telepathically inquired of the silver-helmeted youth.
"The Heavenly Palace. It will be your future home and place of cultivation, and where you will earn immortal merit. The True World is extremely harsh, but if your Talent Assessment is excellent, you will receive special cultivation from the Heavenly Palace. Your future will not only include becoming a True Immortal but also commanding True Immortals."
The silver-helmeted youth was very cordial to the Divine Realm youth, responding with a smile via telepathy.
The Primordial Ancestor's eyes gleamed. Not only to become a True Immortal, but to command True Immortals as well?
He felt a sense of a bright future ahead.
If Hao Tian hadn't fallen, perhaps he would have shone even brighter, outshining them all.
But now, his own light was about to shine.
"This tribulation is over. Surviving a great calamity brings great fortune. It's a pity for Hao Tian, who was a world-defying genius, now reduced to bones. There are many talented individuals in the world, but the true strong are those who survive and endure to the end..."
The Primordial Ancestor thought to himself. He had lived for a very long time and had seen countless geniuses rise and fall. Although none of them matched Li Hao, they had all shone brightly for a time.
He had seen many fleeting flowers, but after many years, only he remained standing in the heavens.
(End of Chapter)
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