Chapter 58: Two Myriad Years in the Mortal World, and in Old Age, Entering Purple Mountain

Chapter 58: Two Myriad Years in the Mortal World, and in Old Age, Entering Purple Mountain

After traversing several forbidden zones, Shaohua continued to lead her mother through one star system after another, a golden path stretching out beneath their feet, quickly bridging the distance to their next destination.

All the races in the universe watched in awe, knowing that this was Emperor Donghuang on the move.

Although the universe had been at peace for thousands of years, and those who had lived through that era had long since passed away, her legends continued to endure.

Especially the impact of the Underworld's destruction was immense, and many believed she rivaled the Celestial Sovereign, matching even the Heavenly Sovereign in her awe-inspiring presence.

"The world has changed, and we can never return to the past", Queen Xihuang gazed into the vast depths of space, sighing deeply.

"The future is long, and one day, I will master the Immortality Method and lead you all to become immortals", Shaohua said earnestly.

Queen Xihuang remained silent, nodding with a smile.

If any other ancient emperor had said such a thing, it would have been mere boast. But if her daughter said it, it would surely come true.

The vast expanse of the heavens and the boundless sky continually receded beneath the golden path.

Shaohua’s journey was not just about accompanying her mother to enjoy the scenery. The Bracelet of the Sky shimmered in her hand, continuously imprinting the world’s essence.

She also quietly erased some of the Celestial Sovereign's hidden runes.

"The Celestial Sovereign's Dao has not entirely dissipated. He left countless hidden measures in the mortal world, with plans that could shake the heavens", Shaohua explained.

"The Celestial Sovereign ruled the Mythic Era, and the Heavenly Sovereign governed the myriad races of the ancient times. I believe you can be compared to them!" Queen Xihuang’s eyes twinkled as she praised her daughter.

"Mother, you’re just joining in the fun", Shaohua pinched her mother’s tender cheek, shaking her head.

"It's all just misinterpretation by the world. The two supreme beings of the Underworld used this to escape, and the Underworld Sovereign is still alive. How can we say it's been destroyed? Even the Deathless Tianhuang remains, secretly coveting the immortal herbs of the mortal world."

The Deathless Tianhuang transformed into immortality by bathing in the blood of the emperors, and in his old age, he coveted the immortal herbs of the mortal world. This old bird has always lurked in the shadows, launching surprise attacks, utterly shameless.

And there's a chance he might also set his sights on me.

"Don't underestimate yourself. Since you can sense that the Celestial Sovereign, the Underworld Sovereign, and the Deathless Tianhuang are still in the world, you must be on par with them. Remember, I knew nothing when I was in your position."

Queen Xihuang was first surprised by the information in Shaohua’s words, but then she praised her again.

"Yes, yes, Mother, you're right. Even if I’m a bit behind now, I will surely catch up in the future. Then I can use the Celestial Sovereign’s tripod to cook and the Heavenly Sovereign’s sword to cut vegetables", Shaohua said, her face glowing with enthusiasm.

After this journey through the universe, Shaohua, despite her mother’s objections, forcefully suppressed her, sealing her with the Immortal Source, and sent her to accompany her son.

After all, the situation had reversed. Her mother had been reborn into a new life, while Shaohua herself was the emperor of the present age. If they stayed together for too long, the suppression of the Great Dao would reappear.

Yes, the true reversal of the Heavenly Gang, where the daughter’s Great Dao would suppress her mother’s path.

The Great Dao is truly wondrous, isn’t it?

Thereafter, the universe remained peaceful. Shaohua stayed alone in the mortal world, spending most of her time in seclusion on Kunlun Mountain, meditating for thousands of years. Only a single avatar remained in the Northern Dipper, rarely appearing before the public.

Strange phenomena surrounded her, reflecting the inner realm, not the usual scenes like the moon rising over the sea, the bitter sea growing golden lotuses, or the stars shining on the azure sky, but the entire universe itself.

She recited the scriptures, her divine light illuminating the chaos, and the first ray of light appeared, breaking through the universe. Clear energy rose, and murky energy sank, and the heavens and earth were formed.

One origin, two principles, three talents, four symbols, five elements, six directions, seven stars, eight trigrams, nine palaces, and ten realms of immortals.

This was her inner realm, a miniature universe. Currently, it was just a phantom phenomenon, but in the future, it might materialize into a real world, perhaps even transforming into an Immortal Realm!

The later Azure Emperor had similar thoughts, ignoring the path to immortality right before his eyes and instead trying to create an Immortal Realm, almost leading to his own demise.

Shaohua would not be so stubborn. Attempting to evolve an Immortal Realm from the human domain was a bit too presumptuous.

However, this was still a viable Immortality Method, at least for extending one’s life.

Those supreme beings retreated to the forbidden zones because these areas had unique environments that greatly slowed the passage of time, otherwise, they wouldn’t have gathered there.

Though she had not yet ascended to the Immortal Realm, she had achieved immortality, and wherever she stood would become a forbidden zone.

Shaohua spent a long time in seclusion, contemplating various methods of immortality, constantly testing and verifying each path.

She was well aware that this period would be the most leisurely of her life.

The future was full of uncertainties, and every bit of preparation she made now would lay the foundation for her future successes.

After several periods of seclusion, countless years had passed, and she emerged from the Kunlun Immortal Range, standing atop the nine heavens, looking down at the vibrant young men and women of the mortal world.

They were still somewhat naive, like the rising sun at dawn, venturing into their own skies, filled with hope for the future.

However, she could no longer blend in with them.

Shaohua sighed deeply. After ten thousand years, she remained youthful and even more powerful. Her journey had not ended but had risen to a higher level.

This time, she felt she might truly be considered a Heavenly Sovereign. Unfortunately, there were no opportunities to prove herself, and she lacked a reference point to verify her strength.

In the stillness, she returned to the Northern Dipper and the Jade Pool Holy Land, reconfiguring the protective arrays.

Early on, when Little Wushi was released for a few days, Shaohua reclaimed the Verdant Ascension Bell she had given him.

Using the last two small pieces of Luminous White Gold and Eternal Azure Gold, she crafted a palm-sized bell as a trade, following Wushi's wishes.

The Verdant Ascension Bell, naturally, was the Ascension Bell, symbolizing the transformation into an immortal and sending off the dead. After being re-refined by her, it became almost as powerful as a Supreme Emperor's Weapon and was placed in her palace.

The Jade Pool Holy Land was safeguarded by the Western Sovereign Tower, and her palace was protected by the Ascension Bell, ensuring their security.

She also personally refined several magical artifacts, each capable of causing a sensation.

Furthermore, she improved the cultivation system within the holy land, leaving behind seven worlds for inheritance and trials.

The world was filled with talented individuals, but those who could achieve greatness were few. In a vast holy land, true geniuses were always a minority, with most being relatively ordinary.

For the holy land to thrive and maintain its glory, it needed an effective and suitable system, not just a Supreme Emperor's Weapon to rely on.

With such meticulous arrangements, even if she were to leave, the Jade Pool Holy Land could continue to flourish.

Shaohua then set out into the starry sky, revisiting her old haunts, retracing her steps, a journey that lasted for over a thousand years.

At times, she transformed into a mortal, walking alone through the mortal world, moving from one place to another, year after year, but always feeling a lingering sense of solitude.

She was truly powerful, her life force as vast as the sea, reaching the pinnacle of strength, where even time had difficulty leaving its mark on her.

Amidst the myriad phenomena of the mortal world and the myriad facets of human life, she continued her journey, traversing the land, her Dao heart unwavering.

Despite the vicissitudes of time, she remained steadfast and resolute.

Another few thousand years passed without incident.

Her father, who had transformed into a holy spirit in the Kunlun Immortal Range, had successfully maintained his spiritual consciousness, evolving in a positive direction.

The Nine-Aperture Immortal Embryo had formed, and it might take no more than two hundred thousand years to reach its full potential.

The immortal golden embryo in the Mythical Shore had successfully conceived Primordial Chaos Blood without any issues.

Shaohua was now over twenty thousand years old, finally entering her twilight years, her hair turning white again, but her youthful appearance remained unchanged, giving her a timeless, childlike beauty.

She slowly rose from a peach grove.

The Peach of Immortality had borne fruit four times, and all the seeds had been collected, making a total of five Peach of Immortality trees, including the original one.

Only with the power of an emperor and great effort could they all be successfully cultivated.

Her father had initially failed to plant the three peach trees he dug up from the Demon Sovereign's garden, but now Shaohua had fulfilled his wish.

"It's time to go out and explore. I've always wanted to see that place, and now I have a reason to go."

Shaohua traveled through various regions of the Northern Dipper, pausing before the major forbidden zones, gazing at the famous mountains and rivers, traversing the land as if searching for a place to rest, and finally returned to the Northern Region, near a purple stone mountain.

(End of Chapter)

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