Chapter 568: Farewell to Shen Wushen, Entering the Immortal Palace

Chapter 568: Farewell to Shen Wushen, Entering the Immortal Palace

In the Supreme Reason Assembly, the Supreme Elder's aura was subtle, and his expression was enigmatic.

"The Phoenix Transformation is a tribulation, but also a blessing."

"Amidst the calamities in the Immortal Palace, there is a glimmer of good fortune."

"I hope the Second Elder can make further progress."

The Unique Palace, which oversees the Phoenix Transformation, is different from the Nine Heavens of the Immortal Realm. The pursuit of the Supreme Reason Assembly is to use the Supreme Principle to break through the limitations of the second layer of the Radiant Deity and advance to the third, or even the fourth layer.

However, this path is incredibly challenging.

"With the qualifications of the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable, there might be a chance..." The Supreme Elder of the Supreme Reason Assembly had an enigmatic expression, hesitating as if sensing something. A look of curiosity appeared in his eyes, "As soon as he emerged from seclusion, he went to the Immortal Palace. He is a man of sentiment and righteousness.

But with the doors of the Immortal Palace closed, unless the Unique Palace issues a decree, no one can enter..."

The Supreme Elder of the Supreme Reason Assembly murmured.

"Red Fortune..."

Suddenly, the Supreme Elder spoke softly.

At this moment, a young man in a red robe approached, his head lowered in a respectful manner.

Red Fortune was a disciple of the Grand Master of the Assembly.

However, this disciple's identity was unique; he was not a soul from the Immortal Realm.

But since he had entered the Immortal Realm and achieved the Radiant Deity, it meant he could no longer leave the Immortal Realm.

If he were to leave, he would be devoured by the nameless abyss.

Therefore, Red Fortune had been staying in the Sixth Heaven of the Immortal Realm.

"Disciple is here."

"Go to the place where the Immortal Palace opens and invite the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable to the Supreme Reason Assembly for a discussion." The Grand Master of the Assembly spoke.

Red Fortune lowered his head, carefully pondering the Grand Master's words.

Usually, for such an invitation, there was no need for the disciple to be personally involved.

The Grand Master of the Assembly could transmit a message across billions of miles with a single thought.

The fact that the Grand Master called upon him must have had a special meaning.

After some thought, Red Fortune understood his master's intention.

"Disciple understands." Red Fortune replied.

Perhaps the Grand Master intended to inform the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable about the situation in the Sixth Heaven of the Immortal Realm and the conditions of the other worlds.

It was through Red Fortune's words that this information would be conveyed.

After bidding farewell to the Grand Master, Red Fortune's heart was filled with mixed emotions.

"I never expected that after so many years, the Immortal Realm would produce a genius like the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable."

"I wonder how far he can go on the path of Supreme Reason."

Red Fortune sighed and stepped onto the teleportation formation, disappearing from sight.

...

Qi Shan Bazaar.

A bustling marketplace.

Shen Wushen sat in the tavern, drinking earnestly, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Lian Mei wore a tight-fitting white skirt, revealing a large expanse of fair and smooth skin at the front, while the skirt hugged her plump hips, exuding a seductive charm.

The surrounding cultivators whispered, and some secretly glanced at Lian Mei, unable to resist her bold and alluring attire, and her captivating aura, reminiscent of a bewitching fox.

"Since the opening of the Immortal Palace, every three months, radiant light flies out from here. I wonder what the harvest will be this time."

"This radiant light is only useful for us Purple Mansion cultivators. Otherwise, where would we find such an opportunity!"

"I hope to gain the opportunity from the radiant light and take another step forward, entering the middle stage of the Purple Mansion."

"Sigh, I wonder if there's a chance to enter the Immortal Palace."

"Are you looking for death? Even Radiant Deities face the risk of falling in the Immortal Palace. You, a Purple Mansion cultivator, are weaker than an ant in front of a Radiant Deity, and you still dare to think of entering the Immortal Palace."

Listening to the others' discussions, Shen Wushen's expression remained calm, "Lian Mei Senior Sister, after this time, I'll help you obtain a hundred strands of radiant light, and then I'll leave."

In the past, to find cultivation techniques for Qi Yuan and to deliver a letter to the Moon Goddess Jin Li on his behalf, Shen Wushen had accumulated many favors with Lian Mei.

"You're really clueless, Shen Wushen," Lian Mei glanced at him, "The friends you make are all a bunch of fools."

"Hey, that's not true. I'm not a fool." Just then, a handsome man in a blood robe entered the tavern, looking at Shen Wushen's instructions with a smile, "It's been a hundred years since we last met."

Lian Mei glanced at Qi Yuan, her eyes filled with curiosity, "Shen Wushen, do you have friends in the Sixth Heaven?"

Shen Wushen was shocked to see Qi Yuan, and his face showed a hint of discomfort.

"Qi... Brother, this is a friend I met in the mortal world."

"The mortal world?" Lian Mei was slightly stunned, and her expression turned serious, "He must be a Yin Deity senior."

For those in the mortal world to ascend to the Immortal Realm, they must have cultivated to the Yin Deity stage.

Although Lian Mei was at the Purple Mansion stage, the status of those solitary cultivators with the Yin Deity cultivation might not surpass hers, but she still showed the necessary respect.

"How did you get here? Are you here for the radiant light?" Qi Yuan asked casually.

It must be said that Shen Wushen had helped him a lot by collecting cultivation techniques and delivering letters on his behalf.

When Qi Yuan arrived at Qi Shan Bazaar, sensing Shen Wushen's presence, he naturally wanted to meet him.

"I guess so," Shen Wushen replied, feeling a bit nervous even for him.

Indeed, the events that transpired in the sixth heaven of the Immortal Realm had given him much to ponder.

He had his suspicions about Qi Yuan's true identity and power.

But...for such a terrifying being to appear before him like an ordinary cultivator and engage in conversation left him feeling as if he were in a dream.

"How did you get here? Is it for the Immortal Palace?" Shen Wushen asked.

Lian Mei paused, puzzled by Shen Wushen's strange question.

What did he mean by 'for the Immortal Palace'?

"Yes, I plan to enter and take a look at the Immortal Palace," Qi Yuan replied honestly.

Lian Mei, no longer bewildered, covered her mouth and laughed, "Junior Brother, look...your friend is also a fool."

If he weren't a fool, how could he talk about entering the Immortal Palace?

Only someone as powerful as the Yang Emperor of Pagodamountain, like their Mountain Lord, would have the chance to be summoned into the Immortal Palace.

"Stop spreading rumors, where am I a fool!" Qi Yuan said earnestly, "I'm a talented and charismatic man."

Speaking of fools, he thought of Zhu Bajie.

He and Zhu Bajie were nothing alike.

The only similarity was that Zhu Bajie was the Marshal of the Heavenly Pen, and Qi Yuan was very handsome.

Hearing this, Lian Mei's smile widened, "I guess only someone like you would be willing to be friends with Shen Wushen."

Shen Wushen had a proud and stubborn personality, and in Pagodamountain, he didn't have many friends.

And the friends he did have were a motley crew.

"Aren't you the same?" Qi Yuan glared at Lian Mei, "Stop calling me a fool, or I'll give you a nickname too."

Lian Mei laughed so hard her mouth couldn't close, "Quickly give me a nickname, sister wants to hear it."

"Hmm..." Qi Yuan thought of 'Nose-picking Sister'.

Lian Mei didn't pick her nose.

"Big Butt Sister!" Qi Yuan glanced at Lian Mei's plump hips.

When giving a nickname, it was natural to focus on the most distinctive feature.

Like Purple Origin Big Snow Cow Horn Sister.

Or Purple Origin Little Lotus Pink Horn Sister.

Hearing this, Lian Mei's laughter became even more radiant, "Senior Brother Shen, your friend has managed to survive until now without being beaten to death, he must have some strength!"

If other female cultivators heard such a nickname, they might consider it sexual harassment and take action.

But she was different; she quite liked this nickname, finding it unique.

"Why would someone get beaten to death?" Qi Yuan paused, "Killing over a disagreement, the cultivation world's atmosphere is too terrible!"

Qi Yuan sighed.

Cultivators shouldn't cultivate such aggressive auras.

People should value harmony in their interactions.

Lian Mei laughed again.

Beside them, Shen Wushen remained silent.

Killing over a disagreement? It seemed Qi Yuan had done this more often.

"The cultivation world's atmosphere is indeed terrible. Alas, everyone is so hypocritical," Lian Mei sighed, "I dress like this to show off to them, but they only sneak peeks."

As Lian Mei spoke, she pushed out her chest.

Qi Yuan nodded in agreement, "Not only are they hypocritical, but they also frequently bully men and oppress women, all while pretending to be virtuous!"

"Great minds think alike, the cultivation world's atmosphere is indeed poor," Lian Mei smiled seductively, though it was unclear if she was sincere or not.

"There's also a lack of trust between people," Qi Yuan said.

Lian Mei, however, was a trustworthy woman, as pure as a vacuum.

"Shen Wushen, wait here for a moment. I'll go to the Immortal Palace, and if I see Radiant Light, I'll bring him to you," Qi Yuan said without further ado.

Greeting Shen Wushen had already exhausted his energy.

After all, he was socially anxious, and if he continued with the meal, he might crumble.

"Okay, thank you, Brother Qi!" Shen Wushen said earnestly.

Lian Mei's face held a playful smile as she watched Qi Yuan's disappearing figure. "Your friend is quite interesting. Besides being talkative and rambling, he...still has some good points."

Shen Wushen remained silent.

Just then, suddenly, a vast and profound voice reverberated from the sky.

It was like a thunderclap on a clear day.

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The cultivators in the bazaar couldn't help but step outside, gazing at the vast sky.

"It's the shadow of the Immortal Palace!"

"What's going on? Why did the Immortal Palace suddenly appear?"

"What happened?"

Countless cultivators were bewildered.

In a distant place, a Yang Emperor who had been observing the Immortal Palace also revealed a shocked expression.

"How could the Immortal Palace reappear?"

"Is that...Ten Thousand Sun Venerable?"

"How could he dare to forcefully enter the Immortal Palace!"

"The waters of the Immortal Palace run deep. Even if the Venerables joined forces, they couldn't open it. Ten Thousand Sun Venerable is asking for trouble!"

"No, if he dares, there must be a reason..."

At this moment, in the starry sea, countless stars representing Yang Emperors projected their light onto this place, their radiance intensifying.

They wanted to see how Ten Thousand Sun Venerable would enter the Immortal Palace!

Meanwhile, the local cultivators were equally bewildered, unsure of what was happening.

Suddenly, a gentle voice filled with humor echoed through the heavens.

"Oh, come on, Immortal Palace, open up!"

In the sky, the ethereal image of the Immortal Palace trembled.

The immortal aura soared, and a hundred-colored radiance overflowed, both dazzling and mysterious.

An ancient and extraordinary aura permeated the air.

It seemed to originate from the distant past.

Hong Yun witnessed this scene, and his eyes revealed a look of astonishment.

"The Ten Thousand Sun Venerable's words... could actually summon the Immortal Palace!"

"How is this possible?"

"Could it be that the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable has made some sort of agreement with the Unique Palace?"

This was the only thought that crossed Hong Yun's mind.

Perhaps, the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable had defeated the Grand Radiant Palace and, in doing so, established some sort of connection with the Unique Palace.

That was why he was able to summon the Immortal Palace.

"If you won't open, I'll force my way in!" Qi Yuan stared at the gates of the Immortal Palace, his eyes calm.

In that instant, his figure surged towards the gates.

In the blink of an eye, the Immortal Palace vanished.

Qi Yuan's figure also disappeared without a trace.

Countless Yang Emperors, who had been observing, were shaken.

"Did he... just enter?"

"Did he enter the Immortal Palace?"

"He actually managed to get in!"

"How is that possible!"

"Could it be... that the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable really has a connection with the Unique Palace?"

This was the only explanation they could guess.

Any other reason would be too far-fetched!

...

Inside the Immortal Palace, a ray of light flashed by.

A look of astonishment crossed Zi Yuan Zu's eyes.

"Let's go."

Without hesitation, the Master of the White Dragon Abyss, her face veiled, vanished in an instant.

Where they had been standing, the light descended, withering and dissolving everything in its path.

Once they reached a safe place, Zi Yuan Zu breathed a sigh of relief.

"This time, the Immortal Palace is different from before. This Eternal Radiance is so powerful that even the Supreme Reason Sect can't withstand it." Zi Yuan Zu shuddered at the thought.

In the few decades since he arrived at the Immortal Palace, he had encountered several crises.

Although the crises were not significant, with his strength, he could easily avoid them.

However, the crises were gradually becoming more intense.

The Eternal Radiance was also becoming more prevalent.

"What exactly is this Eternal Radiance... It seems to be able to corrode even the Supreme Reason, and only the Supreme Reason can slightly withstand it." Zi Yuan Zu was perplexed.

"It's somewhat similar to the primordial light before the world's creation." The Master of the White Dragon Abyss spoke.

Before the world's creation, there were no rules, and everything was in a state of chaos.

With the world's formation and the emergence of life, rules came into existence.

This Eternal Radiance seemed to be hostile to the rules, capable of eroding them.

As the Master of the White Dragon Abyss spoke, he turned to look at Zi Yuan Zu, his eyes filled with wonder. "Zi Yuan Zu, compared to before, your strength has improved significantly.

Last time, when the Grand Radiant Palace plotted against you, how did you manage to overcome the Root Demon Tribulation?"

This time, inside the Immortal Palace, Zi Yuan Zu displayed formidable strength, surpassing even the third tier of the Supreme Reason Sect.

His strength had indeed grown, and it was due to overcoming the Root Demon Tribulation.

However, based on the Master of the White Dragon Abyss's understanding of Zi Yuan Zu, he had no chance of surviving the last Root Demon Tribulation.

Even if he had somehow managed to escape by luck, he would have been severely injured, and his strength would have been greatly diminished.

Yet, Zi Yuan Zu emerged stronger than ever.

"This matter... is a secret," Zi Yuan Zu said with a hint of pride.

"Could it be related to the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable?" The Master of the White Dragon Abyss casually asked, gazing at Zi Yuan Zu.

Without any other explanation, the most plausible reason was that those with strong connections would have the strength.

Mentioning the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable stirred complex emotions in the Master of the White Dragon Abyss.

In the past, she had hoped that the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable would bear her a child.

Unfortunately, he had refused, leaving her disappointed.

Fortunately, she hadn't forced Qi Yuan, or else the White Dragon Abyss might have suffered the same fate as the Grand Radiant Palace.

"I don't know about this matter either," Zi Yuan Zu denied.

Although denying it was pointless, he still had to do so.

The fact that Qi Yuan could solve the Root Demon Tribulation was something that could be kept secret for as long as possible.

Fortunately, Qi Yuan possessed the strength of an Upper Venerable. Otherwise, if he were a First Layer Yang Emperor, or even a Small Supreme Reason, or part of the third tier of the Supreme Reason Sect, he would likely have been targeted by many powerful beings, who would have helped him overcome the Root Demon Tribulation after discussing it.

For Supreme Reason cultivators, the Root Demon Tribulation was extremely dangerous.

To become stronger, one had to overcome this tribulation.

Many Supreme Reason cultivators chose not to enhance their strength further due to their fear of the Root Demon Tribulation.

When Zi Yuan Zu safely passed his Root Demon Tribulation, it naturally surprised many Supreme Reason cultivators.

However, at that time, the Ten Thousand Sun Venerable's might was overwhelming, having destroyed the Grand Radiant Palace. Some cultivators with ulterior motives didn't dare to inquire further.

(End of Chapter)

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