Chapter 61: The Immortal Daoist

Chapter 61: The Immortal Daoist

The moment the sword was drawn, the heavens and earth dimmed, and a terrifying force erupted. The River of Time and the Sea of Space merged into a vast chaos, stretching infinitely, like the dawn of creation.

Shaohua saw someone emerge from the Primordial Ancient Mine, their figure overlapping with the phantom on the Phoenix Dao Platform, holding a radiant Immortal Sword that had appeared in their hand.

Without a moment's hesitation, she swung the sword, regardless of who the newcomer was.

Only those who could survive her sword strike had the right to speak with her.

"You—"

The newcomer was an elderly Daoist, clad in a Daoist robe and wearing a purple-golden crown. His face had initially held a compassionate expression, but it vanished instantly when he was suddenly attacked, turning cold and indifferent. He used his palm as a blade to clash with the Immortal Sword.

This was a cataclysmic battle. The mere shockwave from their clash nearly split Purple Mountain apart. If not for the vast Faith Power that surged from within the mountain to stabilize it, it would have crumbled into dust.

The Daoist's hand was crystal clear, devoid of any signs of age, and seemed to be forged from immortal gold, unbreakable. When it clashed with the sword, it produced a metallic sound.

Amid the clanging and the eruption of the Imperial Dao Principle, countless rays of divine light and auspicious colors filled the air, creating a scene of extreme danger and beauty.

But after the clash, Shaohua remained standing in place, while the Daoist was forced to retreat, carrying the Dao Platform with him.

"You were waiting for me, gathering your strength for this strike. Truly formidable."

The Daoist snorted, a trickle of blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. He had arrived too hastily, effectively caught off guard.

"An extraterrestrial battle." Shaohua did not bother to explain that she had not been preparing an ambush; the Daoist would not have believed her anyway.

In a flash, she summoned the Heavenly Empress of Immortality and soared into the depths of the universe.

She could not afford to have a major battle in the Big Dipper Region; otherwise, her home might be destroyed.

The Daoist was slightly taken aback. Despite the short distance, he had failed to prevent the Heavenly Empress from being taken away. He could only follow her into the sky.

Two divine beams of light tore through eternity, illuminating the Star River.

"An emperor's battle!"

The people of the Big Dipper Region trembled with fear. The sight of this made their hearts skip a beat and their bodies turn cold.

"Believe that the Eastern Emperor can defeat all enemies!"

In the blink of an eye, Shaohua and the Daoist traversed countless star domains, reaching the Edge of the Universe.

During this journey, they clashed several times, with Shaohua gaining the upper hand each time. Even before the formal battle began, the Daoist was already severely injured.

"Too much!" the Daoist roared, instantly transcending. His injuries were completely healed, and his strength returned to its peak.

This was different from the other Supreme Sovereigns who had self-sacrificed. It seemed that his previous state was merely a disguise, and he effortlessly completed his ultimate transcendence, returning to his peak.

"Indeed, as I suspected. That old bird was hiding in the shadows. This is his Faith Body."

Shaohua murmured to herself, having gauged the Daoist's strength from the start.

A sword cut through the sky, severing the Star River, while her other hand wielded the Power of Time, swiftly striking the Daoist.

In ancient times, at the dawn of the universe, the Heavenly Emperor of Immortality ruled the world, receiving the veneration of all races. The boundless Faith Power converged to forge an immortal divine body for him.

This Daoist was a manifestation of that Faith Power, granted new life by the Heavenly Emperor of Immortality. He was equally terrifying, almost rivaling the Emperor himself.

Since they were essentially the same person, the Daoist possessed all the skills of the Heavenly Emperor of Immortality.

Even though his will might not match the Emperor's, his divine body was not much weaker, still surpassing many Emperors and Sovereigns.

The Heavenly Emperor of Immortality would not easily reveal himself, so he could only send his Faith Body, the Immortal Daoist, to rescue him. At most, he would take advantage of the distraction to save his woman.

Unfortunately, Shaohua didn’t give him any chance, immediately seizing the Heavenly Empress of Immortality.

“Sizzle!”

Blood splattered from the Immortal Daoist’s body. Shaohua was too overwhelming, immobilizing him in an instant and unleashing a sword strike that split the heavens, aiming to end his life.

Such a combo was impossible to resist, the power of time being too extraordinary.

“Seal!” Shaohua formed a seal with one hand and thrust forward with the other, as if the Time Bell resonated, pressing down upon the Immortal Daoist.

“Boom!”

The Immortal Daoist was sent flying, coughing up large amounts of blood. In a battle at his level, losing the initiative meant taking a severe blow.

Especially against an opponent who wielded the power of time, there was no way to resist, only to endure with sheer force.

“Fade!” Shaohua didn’t give him a chance, slashing her sword with a resounding clang, causing the suns, moons, and stars in the universe to resonate with it.

“Pfft!!”

The sword strike was incredibly swift, precise, and deadly, with mysterious ripples rippling along the blade. No matter how powerful the Immortal Daoist was, he couldn’t withstand it, and his flesh and blood flew apart.

Even more terrifying, his divine body, which rivaled that of the Heavenly Emperor of Immortality, began to rapidly decay, his flesh drying up and turning to bone.

“Through countless ages, I alone remain immortal and undying!” the Immortal Daoist roared, unleashing unparalleled divine power. His withered bones turned to ash, and he returned from the flames.

Moreover, he reached out and grabbed the boundless star river, countless stars raining down like hail, dispersing the power of time.

Phoenix Nirvana, rebirth from the ashes—this was the Heaven Emperor’s secret art.

The Heavenly Emperor of Immortality was originally a celestial phoenix fallen to the mortal world, and it was fitting that he had such a divine ability, capable of healing all injuries, surpassing even the Zhe’s Secret Art.

“You have quite a knack for survival. Let’s see how you fare now!” Shaohua smiled, her teeth white and her smile radiant.

After so many years, she finally had a chance to stretch her limbs. Invincibility was a lonely path, and she had waited for this moment for over twenty thousand years!

She stood in a state of ethereal eternity, pushing the Eternal Seal to its limits, making her almost invincible from the start.

Each time she swung her sword, it brought forth even more formidable power of time, turning all wonders into decay.

What is immortality? What is undying?

There are no eternal myths in this world; everything is destined to fade!

Two incomparably terrifying auras clashed, shocking the human world. These were almost beyond the capabilities of a Great Emperor, unimaginable and unfathomable.

Everywhere in the universe, those who could be considered strong felt this clash, trembling in awe.

The two fought fiercely, battling in the edge of the universe for nearly half a day. The Immortal Daoist was repeatedly split by Shaohua, his body exploding, and the power of time dealt him immense damage.

If not for his divine body, which was a faith body, and the supreme Heaven Emperor’s secret art that could rapidly cleanse that strange force, he would have already fallen.

Even a flawless Great Emperor would have met his end here. The fact that the Immortal Daoist could hold on for so long was a testament to his strength.

To be precise, the Heavenly Emperor of Immortality was indeed formidable. A faith body from millions of years ago, far inferior to his true form, still possessed such power, making him an extremely terrifying opponent.

The intense battle invigorated Shaohua, bringing her to a radiant state. It wasn’t just exhilarating; it was immensely satisfying. The accumulation of over ten thousand years of cultivation was finally being put to the test.

The sutra chants within her body never ceased, the profound meanings of the Eternal Seal and the Fading Seal fully revealed, disturbing space and time and delving into deeper realms, her sword pointed at the Immortal Daoist.

“Is this all you have?!”

(End of Chapter)

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