Chapter 47: The Holy Body's Inheritance and Aid to the Ruthless One

Chapter 47: The Holy Body’s Inheritance and Aid to the Ruthless One

The curse on the Holy Body was bestowed by the Supremes using the Heaven-Transcending Nether Treasure, but now it no longer exists.

For one, the Holy Body lineage has not yet faced the extreme enmity of the Life Prohibited Zones. Furthermore, the Heaven-Transcending Nether Treasure has not yet become a true Immortal Artifact; it even cracked during a great battle.

Without the power of an Immortal Artifact, it would be impossible for the Supremes to curse the entire Holy Body lineage from afar.

In the end, the so-called curse is merely a more mysterious and unconventional set of rules and secret techniques.

Thus, the person before Shaohua, though on the brink of death, did not have any golden hair growing on his body, which would be a sign of the curse.

"Your condition is terrible. I’ll help stabilize you first", Shaohua said with a slight frown, deeply concerned that he might pass away while speaking.

"Alas, my body is on the verge of death, and there’s no hope of recovery. I only regret that I cannot fight one last time", Xiao Zicheng sighed deeply, his face filled with desolation.

If he could, he would prefer to meet his end in a great battle, spilling his last drop of blood.

Shaohua didn’t want to listen to the old man’s last words. She took control of him without hesitation.

She then slowly extended her hand, and a drop of essence blood seeped from her fingertip. Using her blood as ink, she inscribed the character "Eternal" on his forehead.

This was the crystallization and elevation of her Dao and techniques. Initially, it could only maintain her own state, but once perfected, it could stabilize others. If she could further refine this technique, it could even touch the domain of time!

Of course, only she could fully harness its power.

What is Eternal?

My body is eternal! My heart is eternal!

The Eternal Seal Art in Shaohua’s hands had the power to turn decay into marvel. As long as one was not completely dead, it could sustain a life.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to save her parents even if she had died again. This secret technique played a significant role.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment. The "Eternal" character transformed into an indestructible Dao seal, merging into Xiao Zicheng’s immortal palace, stabilizing his entire body.

"What... what... what kind of secret technique is this? It’s incredible, simply unbelievable!"

Xiao Zicheng stuttered, though still on the brink of death, his condition had not worsened further.

It was like standing on the edge of a cliff with one foot out, yet being firmly anchored in place, unable to move. His condition didn’t improve, but it also didn’t get worse.

"Don't get too excited. This secret technique can only barely sustain your life. Once it fails, you'll revert to your original state", Shaohua said seriously.

"I will teach you this technique. If you want to survive, you must save yourself."

She didn’t know how Xiao Zicheng had managed to hold on without her, but since they had met, she would certainly lend a hand.

"Thank you, Great Imperial Ruler!" Xiao Zicheng’s eyes lit up, and then, as if remembering something, he bowed and asked Shaohua to help the Ruthless One.

"The Great Imperial Ruler has also shown me great kindness. If needed, I will do my best", Shaohua nodded.

She had received the True Dragon Eternal Elixir and the Immortal Treasures Chart from the Ruthless One, and she had already incurred a debt of gratitude.

Seeking revenge on the Forbidden Zone Sovereigns naturally meant coming here to repay this kindness.

After teaching the Eternal Seal Art to Xiao Zicheng, they passed through the underground ruins and saw a massive stone stele.

Rune symbols flickered on it, and the Dao flowed, transforming into strands of invincible fist intent bursting forth.

"Six Realms Reincarnation Fist!"

Shaohua’s eyes narrowed as she stopped before the stele, closed her eyes, and meditated for a moment. A flash of insight crossed her gaze.

She casually waved her hands, and invincible fist intent appeared, effortlessly breaking through the chaotic force before quietly dissipating. Clearly, she had mastered the Six Realms Reincarnation Fist to perfection.

Continuing on, they saw another towering stele, inscribed with three ancient characters: Path to Immortality.

"Path to Immortality, Path to Immortality, who will it lead to immortality?"

“The path to immortality is difficult! Difficult! Difficult!”

Shaohua sighed softly. Even though she knew the realm of immortals truly existed and that one could attain immortality amidst the mortal world, it didn’t mean the path would be easy to tread.

Reversing her life to achieve enlightenment in her second incarnation, the future road would only become more treacherous and challenging.

After a moment, she arrived at the deepest, most secret part of the Huanggu Forbidden Land.

A grand and ancient Bronze Immortal Palace stood there, towering over the edge of the path to immortality. Clear springs surrounded it, and rare flowers and plants dotted the landscape, creating a scene that seemed like a paradise on earth.

However, the Great Emperor of Cruelty was not inside the palace but further back, beyond the broken path to immortality.

Misty immortal fog swirled, and a tall, slender figure stood there, peerless and proud, with long, flowing black hair that was hazy and difficult to see through.

It was a woman, standing alone with unmatched grace and beauty.

Green-gold Immortal Tears, Crimson-gold Phoenix Blood, Purple-gold Divine Traces, and Black-gold Dragon Patterns—several Immortal Chains gently clinked, wrapping around the woman and binding her, sealing her in this place.

Shaohua carefully examined the Great Emperor of Cruelty, her brows gradually furrowing.

Her condition was also very poor, clearly indicating a significant issue in her transformation.

Despite her flesh being incredibly powerful and infused with a strange divine consciousness, her immortal platform was dim, her primordial spirit fluctuating in strength, sometimes almost fading to nothing.

“Greetings, Great Emperor.”

Shaohua suppressed her suspicions, took out the Immortal Treasures Chart, and greeted her first.

Unfortunately, there was no response.

“Please forgive me.” After a moment of silent observation, Shaohua waved her hand, dispersing the hazy mist, and her eyes revealed a clear understanding.

The once peerless and graceful figure vanished, replaced by a small, delicate girl, so young and tender, with a translucent, rosy complexion, looking innocent and adorable.

“Is she trying to sever her Dao fruit? It seems to be in a state similar to the Great Dream of Eons, but something has gone wrong. In that case, I will lend you a hand!”

Shaohua's hands continuously formed seals, and threads of dawn light spilled from her fingers, gradually enveloping the Great Emperor of Cruelty and eventually merging into her immortal platform.

It was the Eternal Seal Art, this time primarily affecting the divine consciousness. Shaohua dared not disturb her too much, only helping to stabilize her thoughts and mental state, while also inscribing the technique into her immortal platform.

During this process, she caught a glimpse of the Great Emperor of Cruelty's past.

In her first life, she was the Great Emperor of Heaven-Devouring, who bathed the world in blood, stepping on the bones of kings to achieve enlightenment. In her later years, she transformed her aged body into the Heaven-Devouring Cauldron.

In her second life, she transformed like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, reversing her innate nature to achieve a flawless Chaos Body, severing all past causes and effects.

In her third life, she extended her lifespan with the True Dragon Eternal Elixir, regaining her youth and continuing to rule the world.

In her later years, she attempted to transform again but failed, her supreme immortal body exploding and breaching the Bronze Immortal Palace. She barely survived by severing her Chaos Body.

In her fourth life, though flawed, she became even stronger, changing her Dao and techniques, unknown to the world, and was once called the Southern Ridge Heavenly Emperor.

She buried her fourth life's coffin in the Dragon Nest and took residence in the Huanggu Forbidden Land, suppressing her Dao and then transforming in secret, striving to achieve immortality in the mortal world.

Now, she was in the process of transforming from her fourth to her fifth life, a state similar to the Great Dream of Eons but with differences.

Her condition was clearly wrong, and she was preparing to sever her Dao fruit.

As long as the Dao fruit remained, even if her flesh and primordial spirit were nearly gone, she would not truly perish.

“Buzz~~~”

The Bronze Immortal Palace trembled, emitting strands of immortal energy to suppress Shaohua, protecting the Great Emperor of Cruelty.

Shaohua was helpless, raising one hand, which seemed to contain a chaotic world, deflecting the palace's pressure.

Her other hand continued to form seals, performing another secret technique in an attempt to awaken the Great Emperor of Cruelty.

(End of Chapter)

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