Chapter 44: Incomplete Chaotic Body, Spirit-Resonant Immortal Metal

Chapter 44: Incomplete Chaotic Body, Spirit-Resonant Immortal Metal

After the battle, Shaohua took a brief moment to rest and then returned to the Northern Dipper.

She wasn’t seriously injured, just a few scratches. With her current vitality, if not for timely treatment, the wounds would have healed on their own.

Pausing to rest was more about savoring the taste of battle.

Earlier, her trip to the Underworld had been a minor letdown, leaving her feeling like she had punched a pillow, unable to unleash her full strength.

The battle with the White Tiger Ancient Emperor, however, truly gave her a sense of satisfaction. It wasn’t exactly exhilarating, but it certainly fulfilled her desires.

If she didn’t show her strength by defeating a Sovereign, how would the masses know her power? How would the forbidden zones dare to remain silent?

Soon after, she emerged from the Primordial Ancient Mine, taking with her a good amount of Immortal Source and Primordial Life Stones.

These were the spoils of killing the White Tiger Ancient Emperor and the recompense from the Primordial Forbidden Zone.

As per the agreement, from now on, she and the Primordial Ancient Mine would have no further grudges.

Shaohua’s eyes glinted with a deep, thoughtful light. As an Emperor, she would certainly honor her word.

But that wasn’t a problem. If she didn’t take action herself, her future disciples would be more than happy to do it for her. Close the door, and let the Originless Emperor’s younger brother handle it!

The Immortal Mausoleum was a desolate place, filled with rolling hills.

None of the hills were very tall, but they all exuded a powerful aura. Some were shrouded in dark mists, while others were bathed in radiant light.

This place was shrouded in mystery, believed to be the burial ground of ancient immortals.

Although all the tombs were empty, people believed that the immortals had ascended, leaving no physical remains behind.

Shaohua arrived and wandered through the area, as if she were in a deserted land.

She saw numerous stone monuments, some recording major cosmic events by Sovereigns, and others bearing ancient inscriptions, valuable for research.

“Would you mind if I make a copy of these inscriptions?” she asked lightly.

“Emperor, please do as you wish,” the ancient venerated beings within the Immortal Mausoleum had no reason to refuse.

Shaohua moved quickly, soon making copies of the inscriptions.

In fact, she could have been even more forceful and taken all the stone monuments, but she had another task to complete and didn’t want to overstep.

“Is the Longevity Celestial Sovereign here?”

As soon as she spoke, the atmosphere in the Immortal Mausoleum changed dramatically. The once peaceful and serene place became tense and silent.

“Sigh, the Underworld is no more. Future generations will remember the Emperor’s great achievements. Why must you press so hard?” the Longevity Celestial Sovereign was forced to respond.

Shaohua clearly knew he was there, and from her demeanor, it seemed she wasn’t looking for a fight to the death, but rather a resolution.

“There’s no need to dwell on our past grievances. Hand over what you took from the Underworld, or I will take it by force,” Shaohua demanded directly.

When she had killed the King of Hell, she learned from his shattered divine soul that the Longevity Celestial Sovereign had taken the Underworld’s research on the Chaotic Body when he left.

Even an incomplete Chaotic Body was invaluable, and there was no reason not to claim it.

“Fine, fine, fine. From now on, I have no connection to the Underworld.”

The Longevity Celestial Sovereign remained silent for a long time before finally gritting his teeth and handing over the item.

Breaking ties with the Underworld meant he had no further grudges with Shaohua and would no longer be a target.

It was just an incomplete piece of research. Given time, he could gather and recreate it.

Moreover, what he gave up was an even more incomplete fragment of Chaotic Blood.

The Longevity Celestial Sovereign looked at the chaotic creature he had halved, a sinister smile spreading across his face.

Removing the dross and retaining the essence, what remained was the pure essence of chaos. If he could replace it, he might advance even further.

“Those who understand the times are the wise. The Sovereign truly lives up to the title.”

Shaohua smiled faintly, her expression unclear, neither mocking nor praising. She sheathed her imperial sword and turned to leave gracefully.

At this moment, countless eyes still followed Shaohua, especially when they saw her appear outside Mount Immortal. Everyone was filled with admiration.

“The Emperor is determined to walk through all the forbidden zones, intimidating the life-restricting zones!”

“Only the current Emperor can enter the forbidden zones so freely.”

“What a life a cultivator should aspire to! I regret not being able to walk with her!”

Mount Immortal towered majestically, its black divine peaks standing as the kings of the mountains, with a grandeur that rivaled the Kunlun Immortal Mountain, offering a unique and breathtaking view.

No one could enter and admire it.

But Shaohua had no such restrictions. She walked straight into Mount Immortal, where the array patterns couldn't hinder her steps.

It was as if she had returned to her own backyard, strolling leisurely, but unfortunately, she didn't see the Xuanwu divine medicine, which had been hidden away by the mountain's supreme being.

"Ha, the tea leaves haven't been picked this year, so I'll have to help myself."

An ancient tea tree appeared before her, only about ten feet tall, yet it was as rugged as a coiled dragon, its bark cracked and weathered, as if it had taken a million years to grow.

The leaves swayed, radiating light, with no two leaves alike.

The tree bore 108 unique leaves, each crystal-clear and luminous, some resembling small tripods, others like tiny qilins, and still others shaped like miniature baguas.

Each leaf represented a different Dao, making it invaluable for enlightenment. They were now ripe, and before they could fly away or be picked, they would benefit someone.

Shaohua approached, circling the ancient tea tree and picking each leaf by hand. Each leaf shimmered like a celestial flower, incredibly brilliant.

She had been here before, but only because the supreme being of the restricted area feared her mother and allowed her free rein.

Now, things were different. She no longer needed to rely on anyone, and in the future, her disciples could enter and pick the leaves at will, becoming the support for others.

Thinking of this, Shaohua couldn't help but sigh softly. The world changes, and growth always comes at a price.

The ancient enlightenment tea tree offered no resistance, with no thought of fleeing, for it knew that in the presence of a great emperor of the current era, there was no chance of escape.

And if it truly angered the emperor, it might end up as firewood, as had happened before.

If the fruit hadn't already been picked, it would have had to offer them personally.

Mount Immortal was a mysterious place, one of the primordial immortal soils of the universe. Only here could the enlightenment tea tree be cultivated; otherwise, someone would have already tried to grow it elsewhere.

"Perhaps, Kunlun Immortal Mountain could also work."

With this thought, Shaohua broke off a few branches and then watered the ancient enlightenment tea tree with some Vital Spring Divine Elixir.

She continued deeper into Mount Immortal, strolling as if in a leisurely garden, crossing the River Styx and entering a stone cliff.

At the base of the cliff were several ancient caves, clearly chiseled, containing divine mines with spirit-resonant holy objects inside.

Shaohua stopped here.

If she remembered correctly, there was a piece of Immortal Emerald Spirit Metal here, which had transformed into a holy spirit over a million years and ultimately ascended to the rank of sovereign.

An Immortal Emerald Spirit Sovereign was incredibly powerful, the most terrifying existence among the holy spirits.

Chaotic Body, Innate Holy Body Dao Embryo, divine artifacts, and immortal divine medicines in human form—these were the most extraordinary constitutions in the world, and Immortal Metal Spirit could stand alongside them.

The ancient cave faintly glowed with tears, dazzling and beautiful.

Shaohua smiled, not delving deeper into Mount Immortal, but instead heading into the cave.

"Eastern Empress, you've gone too far!"

A cold snort echoed from deep within Mount Immortal, clearly indicating that the name of the emperor from Jade Pond Holy Land had spread across the North Dipper in a very short time and was rapidly spreading to the outer realms.

The daughter of the Western Empress had transcended to become the Eastern Empress, and everyone agreed it was a fitting imperial name.

"A mere piece of somewhat sentient immortal metal, do you really think it can fully transform into a holy spirit?" Shaohua replied, her tone calm.

"Since it's Immortal Emerald Spirit Metal, it can be used to repair the imperial tower left by my mother. This object is fated to be mine, and today, that fate has come to pass."

"Hmph, taking by force, you're far inferior to your mother!" the Stone Sovereign couldn't help but sneer.

"You've reminded me. In that battle, someone from Mount Immortal also intervened, and the Imperial Warden Sovereign from the Underworld hid here, didn't he?" Shaohua's eyes were cold, her words sharp.

"So what if I take by force? Come, step out and fight me, and I'll give you the chance to transcend!"

"Or let the Imperial Warden Sovereign come out and face his fate!"

(End of Chapter)

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