Chapter 349

Evenly matched…… you should know that the Undying Heavenly Emperor attained the Dao over a million years earlier than the Wushi Great Emperor!

The Wushi Great Emperor, the Holy Body Dao Embryo—truly terrifying! It can make all divine bodies dim and lose their luster!

This is undoubtedly a shocking piece of news, which caused an uproar among the immortals of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, once again refreshing people's understanding of that person.

Wushi truly is this terrifying……

Even upon hearing this, the Undying Heavenly Empress stood stunned, feeling a chill run through her body.

Not bad, it's nearly able to defy immortality.

Having said that, the lingering thought turned to stare at Yang Zhu, a flash of undisguised surprise flickering in his eyes.

The Wushi Great Emperor can defy immortality; who would have thought his offspring are even more monstrous among monsters—having been born over a hundred years, they have already reached the Sevenfold Quasi-Emperor Heaven.

With such bloodline, that means his attainment of the Dao is not far off!

Faced with numerous gazes, Yang Zhu didn't pay much heed; he is now at the Sevenfold Quasi-Emperor stage, needing no further apprehension.

Even if a perfect Great Emperor were present, he would dare to step forward and compete.

Hum!

At that moment, Yang Zhu felt something stir within him—it was the Mundane Bond Lock he had comprehended, which was no longer dormant.

Could it be related to this place?

He seemed to sense something, gazing at the hall before him; his heart stirred, he extended a hand, and instantly the ancient runes across the sky flew from his palm, condensing into a tremendously vast formation pattern.

This is……

The Firewood Chopping Old Man saw this scene, his body involuntarily trembling; he felt from it an inexplicably powerful sealing force.

This isn't the most important; the crucial point is that the terrifying aura bursting forth actually bears some resemblance to this place!

The entire Ancient Heavenly Court ruins shook violently; the sudden change caused everyone to hurriedly flee this place.

Moments later, an unbelievable scene occurred.

Boom——

Amidst a tremendous roar, this resplendent and luxuriant heavenly palace, having reached the pinnacle of extravagance, slowly rose into the sky, taken into Yang Zhu's grasp.

Here, once the most sacred and divine hall of the Ancient Heavenly Court, the place where the Emperor Venerable reigned over the world, later taken over by the Undying Heavenly Emperor, its value has become immeasurable!

It can be called a supreme immortal artifact!

How many years have passed—even the disciples of the Emperor Venerable could not budge this place an inch; who would have thought……

The Firewood Chopping Old Man shuddered repeatedly; although he didn't know what heaven-defying Shen Gong Yang Zhu had acquired, one thing he could be certain of was that it was related to the Emperor Venerable!

Since you have taken command of it, we are fated—then take it as you wish…… moreover, this old fool couldn't stop you even if he tried!

He spoke very candidly, yet still didn't forget to joke.

Thank you.

Yang Zhu nodded to show his gratitude; this splendid heavenly palace holds many secrets, indeed worthy of study.

"Little Black, Daoist, let's go."

Finally, Yang Zhu departed; he had no interest in what would happen next at the Undying Heavenly Empress's side.

A gate leading to the Chaos Immortal Land unfolded; he stepped in and vanished without a trace.

The more, the better!

Duan De was so excited he almost jumped up; he had merely come to join the fun, never expecting to run into Yang Zhu's return to the Big Dipper.

Within just a few moves, he slew eight divine generals and also took away the ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Court.

My words were not wrong at all!

Before departing, the Black Emperor arrogantly raised his chin toward the direction of the Undying Heavenly Empress, being as insolent as possible.

Immediately, he and Duan De followed suit, disappearing together from the spot.

Within the Chaos Immortal Realm, as time passed, the spiritual energy grew ever more abundant, divine rosy light danced about, antiques lay everywhere, and many divine beasts roamed.

Perhaps because many immortality elixirs linger here, the fragrance they emit spreads constantly.

This caused the space here to gain a special Wushi essence; merely staying here for a long time can unknowingly increase one's lifespan.

At this moment, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden was conversing and drinking tea with An Miaoyi in a secluded spot, very tranquil and also wonderful.

After An Miaoyi arrived, there was now someone with whom the Jade Pool Holy Maiden could discuss the Dao.

After all, they had known each other before, and both were peerless beauties; naturally, their interaction would be even more natural.

Besides An Miaoyi, the Ji family's Little Moon would occasionally come here, joining the two of them, and they would converse happily.

After Yang Zhu had settled the heavenly palace, he came to this place.

"You…… have you returned from the Emperor's Pass?"

Upon seeing Yang Zhu in that instant, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden's fair form trembled; she was so excited that her teacup almost slipped from her hand, nearly falling.

Yes.

Immediately, the two stepped forward and embraced each other for a long while, feeling that familiar wisp of breath between them, their hearts inexplicably at peace.

"Recently, a descendant of the forbidden zone known as the Cloud-Rosy Immortal Maiden has repeatedly tried to find your whereabouts."

The Jade Pool Holy Maiden's bright eyes flickered as she relayed this news.

Six or seven years ago, a peerless woman visited the Holy Land of Yaochi many times, wanting to learn Yang Zhu's whereabouts.

According to people's speculation, this person very likely came from one of the several great life forbidden zones, and their background is frighteningly huge.

Regarding the life forbidden zone, Yaochi Holy Land did not want to needlessly make enemies; after confirming the other party had no ill intent, Yaochi Holy Land received this person.

Later, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi also met with them and discussed many things.

"She wants to know your attitude toward the forbidden zone."

Only then did she learn that the other party had originally wanted to find Yang Zhu's whereabouts and then inquire about their attitude toward the life forbidden zone.

Since the dark turmoil, many unborn supremacies have already known the terror of Yang Zhu, and it is not something they can strangle and suppress.

Yang Zhu's rate of advancement was too fast—so fast that even the lurking supremes were quite wary; if he held a hostile attitude toward them, anyone would feel uneasy.

Ignore her.

After a moment's thought, Yang Zhu spoke these words.

The life forbidden zone is ultimately a hidden danger; to pacify it would naturally be best.

Of course, there is another scenario: if he himself is strong enough to suppress the ages, look down on the present, and fear no turmoil from those inside.

Because as long as he is present, the life forbidden zone dares not entertain the slightest thought, just like the era his father lived in.

After Yang Zhu's brief appearance that day, he vanished again from mortal sight.

Since his return to the Northern Dipper, the originally bustling Emperor Burial Star instantly became much desolate.

When the immortals' path first opened, all the races across the cosmos came to know of such a vast ancient star.

Although many races feared it or lacked the strength to reach it, some powerful beings crossed over, wishing to see the world.

Among them, some powerful forces descended, seeking a blessed land to expand their influence.

But fantasies are beautiful, while reality is often cruel.

For example, an extraterritorial force called the Purple Heaven Divine Dynasty chose a dragon vein site, intending to establish a divine dynasty there.

Who would have thought they inadvertently disturbed an ancient being in seclusion there.

In a single day, over a hundred members of that divine dynasty who came to the Northern Dipper were slaughtered to the last, including a great sage powerhouse. Consequently, the Northern Dipper has become much livelier, not only with heaven‑pride clashes but also with standoffs between factions.

But since Yang Zhu returned, the Northern Dipper has become noticeably quieter; anyone or any faction intending to stir up trouble has gone into hiding, daring not to act rashly.

"Will the immortals' road on Feixian Star be even more fierce than before?"

Yang Zhu and the Yaochi Holy Maiden sat down, and soon the topic turned to the immortals' path on Feixian Star.

Because in recent years many rumors have spread, claiming that the true immortals' road of this era will open there, and many people think they should rush over to see what it's like.

The Yaochi Holy Maiden had long learned everything from Yang Zhu; what worries him most is whether the life forbidden zone will be as it was last time.

The supremes all emerged, then launched a dark turmoil.

"The imperial son is about to prove the Dao; if they dare come out, we'll kill them all!"

The Black Emperor shouted, doubting not that after a few more decades of effort Yang Zhu could reach the pinnacle, at which point he would truly rule the heavens, look down on the nine heavens and ten earths, and be revered by men and gods alike.

That would be an unprecedented golden age! "The immortal realm is fragmented; actually, even if the immortals' road opens, entering it would be extremely difficult—otherwise my father and the Undying Heavenly Emperor would not have stood opposed in the strange world for so many ages, merely because the path to the immortal realm is broken."

Yang Zhu spoke this cruel fact; it is a great secret, unknown even to the supremes of the divine forbidden zone.

"In this world, aside from the Beginningless Emperor and the Undying Heavenly Emperor, is there yet another flawless emperor alive?"

An Miaoyi asked; the fact that two flawless emperors are still alive is already shocking, and if any other flawless emperor remains alive, that would be earth‑shattering news.

"Naturally, for example, the Emperor Sovereign."

Everyone present was an acquaintance, so Yang Zhu needed no concealment and spoke quite naturally.

"Is it… the Emperor Sovereign of the ancient heavenly court?"

Several people were stunned; upon seeing Yang Zhu nod in affirmation, everyone fell into a prolonged silence.

One of the Nine Heavenly Lords, master of the ancient heavenly court, a figure that exists only in legend, has not yet passed away—how unbelievable that is.

If these words were not spoken by Yang Zhu, they would never believe them no matter what; but it is precisely Yang Zhu who said them.

"The Infinite Heavenly Lord—everyone thought that fellow was dead; who would have guessed… this kid actually has some tricks."

Duan De frowned, his eyes rolling about, unknown what he was pondering.

"Big brother!"

Just then, a soft, childlike voice rang out, and we saw Little Nannan hurrying toward this direction.

"Be good, slow down… sister can barely keep up with you."

Behind the little one, the Ji family's little moon followed closely, afraid of falling behind.

As Little Nannan stepped forward, she threw her arms around Yang Zhu, and he naturally held her in his embrace.

"Big brother, Nannan missed you."

The little one's cheeks were flushed, her twin horn‑like braids neatly combed, and her eyes, brighter than jewels, openly showed joy and excitement.

"Brother feels the same."

Yang Zhu smiled, lightly brushing her jade‑like nose with the back of his finger; Little Nannan remained as adorable and well‑behaved as ever, endearing all who saw her.

"Big brother has grown stronger again; from now on he can protect Nannan even better."

The little one was a bit playful; over the years she had been treated like a precious pearl in the palm, receiving everyone's care and affection.

Whether here or in the heavenly court, it was the same.

She spent each day happily, but every few days she would ask Yang Zhu when he would return, constantly longing for him.

As soon as they entered the immortal soil, the little one sensed something and rushed over in haste.

"Naturally, brother said he would protect you."

Yang Zhu chuckled and gave a light nod.

"Brother, you've been gone so long; Nannan really misses you..."

However, the little one then leaned lightly against Yang Zhu's shoulder, merely hugging him, her tone noticeably lower.

"I'm not back already?"

Yang Zhu gently patted the little one in his arms to comfort her, and also planted a kiss on her cheek.

"Hehe… but Nannan knows brother went to get stronger."

Soon, Little Nannan stopped being sad and kept laughing foolishly in Yang Zhu's embrace.

"You little rascal, you've never acted like this toward me before."

Beside her, Ji Ziyue fumed, asking bluntly, and honestly, she was quite angry.

Over these years she has spent plenty of time with the little girl, yet she could never make the child treat him with the same inexplicable trust and affection she shows toward Yang Zhu and Ye Fan.

Therefore, regarding this matter, the Ji family's little moon remained depressed for a while, knowing that aside from Yang Zhu and Ye Fan, she felt about the same toward anyone.

She then felt relieved.

After a further discussion, Yang Zhu, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, Xiao Nannan, the Black Emperor, and Duan De—the five of them—went together to that heavenly palace.

"Wow, what place is this?"

Xiao Nannan felt curious and looked around.

"This is a relic of the ancient heavenly court; after the heavenly court's downfall many years ago, it was once…… by a disciple of the Emperor Sovereign……"

In response, Yang Zhu patiently gave the little one a detailed introduction.

Brother, there's still something down there that's glowing.

After listening, Xiao Nannan pointed at the heavenly palace's floor and said firmly.

Thing?

After hearing that, everyone else was completely confused; though their cultivation was not low and they had each reached the quasi-emperor realm, they now found nothing.

It should be something the Emperor Sovereign sealed back then.

As for the thing Xiao Nannan pointed to, he naturally already knew about it.

That is a jade box made from an extremely extraordinary material; its value and characteristics might not be the slightest bit inferior to the Nine Great Immortal Metals.

What material it is, even Yang Zhu has never seen; its whole body is crystalline and translucent, immortal aura drifting about, and the surface of the jade box is covered with numerous immortal patterns.

Now, it has been sealed by the Emperor Sovereign with a Mundane Lock beneath the heavenly palace.

This is a heaven-defying divine technique capable of suppressing the Flawless Heavenly Sovereign, yet now it is used on a jade box—one can imagine how astonishing the contents inside must be.

Whatever the Emperor Sovereign old coot has hidden away must be something good.

Just thinking that it was left behind by the Emperor Sovereign back then, the Black Emperor got so excited he drooled.

He raised his paw, scratched the ground a few times, his whole head slammed down, then he lifted his head from the passage.

Truly a grand handiwork; even this emperor almost couldn't find the treasure you're talking about.

Back then, at the sealing site on the Flying Immortal Star, he also pondered it for a long time; now, carefully deducing, he naturally also noticed the clues.

Forget other treasures, just this immortal tree is beyond priceless!

Duan De circled the immortal tree, sizing it up, his eyes flashing with excitement; he really wanted to stuff it into his pocket and walk away.

The immortal tree left behind by the Emperor Sovereign back then has lived for millions of years; saying it is a stalk of immortality medicine is not an exaggeration.

(End of chapter)