Chapter 1070

The vast universe, the ethereal void.

Amidst the twinkling stars, a stream of light flashed.

One moment it was still before the eyes, the next moment even the light trail had disappeared.

In the eyes of the indigenous creatures of some primitive planets, this stream of light might be as surprising yet ordinary as a shooting star.

But for the stream of light itself, everything seemed so hazy and dreamlike.

Clearly the mountain-shaking and sea-roaring farewell sounds were still faintly in his ears, but Luo Chen knew he had long since left the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Feeling the majestic spiritual energy beside him, as well as the huge pulling force from a distant place, Luo Chen, whose heart was usually as calm as a flat lake, could not help but feel surging emotions.

This was ascension!

Borrowing the spiritual energy of a world to assist, leaping through the endless universe, and reaching the cultivation holy land that cultivators dream of most—the Immortal World!

The fragments of information about ascension recorded in the classics emerged in Luo Chen's mind at this moment.

In the endless universe, there are countless great worlds, each with its own wonders, only the Immortal World stands in the center of the universe. And these great worlds all have some inexplicable connection with the Immortal World; whenever a cultivator breaks through the limits of their realm and is squeezed out of the great world, they will head to the Immortal World.

This kind of experience is by no means something that can be reached by crossing the void; only by relying on the support of spiritual energy is there a possibility of success.

The so-called "ascending to the heavens with rosy light" is nothing more than this!

It's just that while Luo Chen was excited, he inevitably had some doubts in his heart.

According to the records about ascension he had collected, cultivators often ascend in just an instant, and their spiritual sense is completely suppressed by the massive pressure brought by space travel, so the whole person is confused, and by the time they are awake, most have already reached the Immortal World. How could it be like he was now, with a clear mind, still having the leisure to appreciate the mysterious and profound nature of the endless universe through layers of rosy light?

"The speed seems to be slowing down?"

Deep in the universe, there is a giant continent lying across.

On the giant continent, clouds and mist are vast and swallowing endlessly, but they are restrained on the continent by some inexplicable force and cannot leak out in the slightest.

Suddenly!

In a remote corner of the giant continent, a massive pillar of light shot into the sky.

But just for an instant, this pillar of light ceased its momentum and slowly dissipated.

Such an anomaly caused many powerhouses on the Cloud Sea Continent to cast their eyes.

After only a moment, three figures broke through the air and landed on a deserted high platform that looked like an altar.

Below the high platform, the stone pillars were mottled, and three large characters could be vaguely seen inscribed on them—Ascension Platform!

The three figures looked at each other, and then cast their eyes on the center of the high platform.

An elderly man who was full of twilight years said in surprise: "This Ascension Platform has been abandoned for a long time, why did it trigger itself today?"

He looked down and saw that although the spiritual light on the high platform had dimmed, there were still some residual traces in the middle.

Circle after circle, it had spread for a full four circles!

"Four turns!"

The low exclamation escaped his lips.

The beautiful woman in palace attire on the side clearly understood the meaning represented by this number, and her eyes lit up, but then she fell into a slump, with only a hint of regret.

"Four turns of the Ascension Platform means that this person at least used four kinds of law avenues to pry the heaven and earth spiritual energy to lift them up for ascension. Perhaps their realm is low, but with such comprehension, if they can successfully ascend, they will inevitably reach the True Immortal realm within ten thousand years. Now, however, their immortal fate is severed; it's a pity."

The elderly man nodded, and then shook his head slightly, as if he did not fully agree with the beautiful woman's statement.

"Ten thousand years? Fellow Daoist Yu underestimates the potential of the four turns of the Ascension Platform! This kind of lower-world cultivator who is not a native of the Immortal World, being able to comprehend four kinds of law avenues at the Soul Transformation realm, their aptitude is high, their comprehension is strong, and it is rare in the world, and they must possess great perseverance. In at most five thousand years, they will be able to attain the Dao and become an immortal!"

The beautiful woman surnamed Yu frowned, "Is Fellow Daoist Lu being too exaggerated? I admit that this person's comprehension is strong, but what they cultivate is mixed; how can they be single-minded and forge ahead? I'm afraid they will also hinder each other and restrain each other, thereby hindering cultivation. Ten thousand years is already the result after my careful calculation."

Seeing that the old man was about to speak again, the remaining middle-aged man with a bit of ferocity between his brows could not help but snort coldly, interrupting their dispute.

"Enough! The three of us meeting this time is to discuss countermeasures for the Southern Zhan Realm; why bother with these trivial matters? In the end, it's just a person without fortune!"

After speaking, he turned and left.

The beautiful woman surnamed Yu opened her small, rosy mouth, but could only sigh and follow him away.

It was the elderly man who, before leaving, stopped on the Ascension Platform and pondered for a long time before leaving thoughtfully.

In the pitch-black universe, streamers of light flickered constantly.

But for some reason, this streamer of light was quite confused, and in the end, its speed gradually tended to be flat, revealing a figure wrapped in rosy light.

"Stopped?!"

Luo Chen looked at this scene in astonishment, his eyes full of disbelief.

Ascending to the heavens with rosy light, how could it be interrupted?

But the massive pulling force from before had indeed disappeared.

In the lonely starry sky, only Luo Chen remained, with no support above or below, and no place to stand.

At this moment, Luo Chen stood quietly in the universe, his face filled with boundless confusion.

He didn't understand what had happened, and he didn't understand why this situation had occurred.

But the facts were right before his eyes.

The Immortal World, nowhere to be found!

He, Luo Chen, had failed his ascension!

A sense of absurdity emerged spontaneously.

Time passed, and in the universe, the concept of time itself seemed to have blurred.

The confusion on Luo Chen's face gradually disappeared, and in the end, there was only a bitter smile.

Although he didn't understand why it was like this, the current situation was before him, and he had to accept it. Otherwise, that huge sense of disparity and confusion about the future would completely devour his Dao heart in this boundless universe.

When it came to adaptability, Luo Chen had always been extremely good.

He began to analyze the current situation.

"Although I don't know why the ascension failed, at least my life is safe. The top priority is to find a place to stay and then make plans!"

A Soul Transformation cultivator can already cross the universe and roam the void.

But in the void of the universe, there are countless chaotic currents of energy, which are not conducive to cultivation and long stays.

And although the ascension failed, when he left the Mountain and Sea Realm, the massive spiritual energy pried by the true meaning of the four great laws still lingered on his side.

Although this power could not exert its correct effect, if Luo Chen used it well, he could also improve his cultivation.

There will be time in the future, he will always be able to find the reason for today!

The confusion in Luo Chen's eyes completely dissipated, leaving only the same firmness as before!

He took a step and roamed the void by feeling.

I don't know how much time passed, perhaps two or three days, or eight or nine days, Luo Chen, dressed in white, appeared outside an earthy yellow planet.

This star was not big, and with Luo Chen's spiritual sense, he could cover it with one sweep.

A sense of decay emerged spontaneously.

In just an instant, Luo Chen knew that this star had reached its end, and the distance to extinction was only a matter of time.

"Stars will fall, immortal paths can be broken, and the endless universe may also have a day of extinction and restart. Can we cultivators truly live forever?"

A thought popped up subconsciously.

But soon, this thought was pinched off by Luo Chen.

He knew that because of the bizarre encounter that had never happened before, it had ultimately affected his Dao heart, so it was inevitable that he would feel a sense of sympathy for this planet on the verge of destruction.

But Luo Chen knew better that such thoughts must not last long, otherwise they would inevitably breed inner demons, and he would die and his Dao would disappear!

"Let's rest here for a while, and then make plans."

Luo Chen pursed his lips, broke through the biting gale, and rushed into the earthy yellow planet.

Once inside, he casually threw out a few array flags, and Luo Chen sat down quietly.

On this star, there was no breath of any living creature, only large stretches of mountains, so there was no need to be too defensive.

The top priority now was not to get to the bottom of things, nor to refine spiritual energy, but to calm his heart and stabilize his Dao heart.

Otherwise, under such a huge blow of failed ascension, he had a great possibility of suffering from qi deviation.

The thought of doubting the path of cultivation earlier was one of the signs!

Luo Chen dared not gamble!

One day later, Luo Chen, who was operating his cultivation technique, suddenly opened his eyes and looked up at the sky.

In the yellow, hazy sky, a brilliant gate was slowly opening.

This scene was like a dream, as if the gate to the Immortal World had opened for Luo Chen.

But Luo Chen reacted instantly.

"Star Gate!"

And just at this moment, two figures walked out of the Star Gate.

One was in red neon clothes, graceful and atmospheric, looking at Luo Chen with a smile that was not a smile.

One was in plain green clothes, her originally cold face now looking somewhat complicated.

Looking at the two familiar faces, Luo Chen had a bad premonition in his heart.

He pretended to be calm, stood up, and bowed, "Monarch Qixia, Fellow Daoist Qingshuang, it has been a hundred years since we parted, have you been well?"

Qingshuang turned her face away, avoiding Luo Chen's gaze.

And Monarch Qixia laughed softly.

"The days outside the heavens are very bitter, how can we be well?"

Luo Chen's heart sank, "Are you waiting for me?"

Monarch Qixia smiled slightly, "You are quite smart, worthy of being the unprecedented cultivation genius of the Mountain and Sea Realm."

Luo Chen's mood had already hit rock bottom at this moment.

Monarch Qixia and the other two, who should have ascended a hundred years ago, had actually waited for him for so long outside the heavens; if this was a friendly attitude, it was too self-deceiving.

Now that the other party had appeared, it must be time for a showdown.

"Why?" Luo Chen asked.

Monarch Qixia did not answer, her beautiful eyes just fell on him, on the massive spiritual energy that lingered and would not go away.

Because of this short stay of one day, a little green appeared under Luo Chen's feet.

Heaven and earth spiritual energy, the creation of the Great Dao!

Luo Chen suddenly realized, "Just because of this spiritual energy?"

Monarch Qixia no longer concealed it, but praised: "Unexpectedly, you were able to comprehend the true meaning of four kinds of laws, pry such massive spiritual energy, and leap to such a distance from the Mountain and Sea Realm, but it is also a good thing for this palace! The more this spiritual energy, the more convenient it will be after driving the Star Gate, and returning to the Profound Realm will no longer be a delusion."

With Luo Chen's intelligence, he already understood everything from these few words.

The driving of the Star Gate, apart from massive magic power, most needed heaven and earth spiritual energy.

Back then, when Luo Chen saw the Alchemy Saint Chu Yan ascend, he had personally seen the state of the Star Gate opening, and with his current knowledge, he naturally understood the principle.

But he couldn't understand, why was it him? Why was the other party sure they could find him?

As his thoughts turned, Luo Chen's gaze suddenly stopped on Qingshuang's side face, which she dared not look directly at.

"Heh..."

A self-deprecating laugh rang out abruptly.

"So that's how it is!"

Luo Chen tightened his face, "I said why you didn't agree when I wanted to untie the Life-Death Gu back then; it turns out it was left for this moment."

Because of the Life-Death Gu, Luo Chen and Qingshuang were closely related, and even if they were separated by the ends of the earth, they had a faint connection.

And this connection, under the blessing of Monarch Qixia's means, was the best tracking method.

Especially since the other party also possessed a spiritual treasure like the Star Gate, finding Luo Chen was an easy task with coordinate guidance.

Luo Chen's self-deprecation was that he had used the Life-Death Gu to threaten Qingshuang to find a glimmer of life back then, but now it had harmed himself instead.

Qingshuang still did not look at him.

Luo Chen would not question her like a resentful woman, but stared at Monarch Qixia.

"Have you been plotting against me all along?"

Hearing this, Monarch Qixia laughed instead.

"Don't overestimate yourself; with your former strength, how could this palace have the leisure to plot against you? It was just a casual move, but I didn't expect it to become my life-saving straw in the end."

Speaking of this, Monarch Qixia put away her smile, her face somewhat angry.

"If it weren't for being severely injured in the Mountain and Sea Realm, and the assimilation of that small world becoming deeper and deeper, how could I have left in such a hurry? I even fell to the point of waiting bitterly for you to ascend and leave the Mountain and Sea Realm to have a glimmer of life today. This palace must return to the Profound Realm; today, you should dedicate this spiritual energy to me!"

Luo Chen's expression was gloomy, and then he barely squeezed out a smile and said: "This spiritual energy was gifted by the Heavenly Dao at the time of ascension, and is related to the Great Dao and life I cultivate; how do you intend to take it? Why not take me with you, and I will drive this spiritual energy..."

"Sorry, the Star Gate is too small to hold even one more person, I can't take you. As for the method of taking spiritual energy?" Qixia flicked her fingertips, and a wisp of golden flame rose, "Your Great Dao is of the same origin as mine; it is not difficult to take this spiritual energy that belongs to you!"

The next moment, Luo Chen's expression changed drastically.

His magic power suddenly boiled, and a golden firebird danced anxiously in his Purple Mansion; his whole body felt as if it were in a sea of fire.

Luo Chen was unwilling to sit and wait for death, even if he couldn't mobilize his magic power, he still had trump cards.

Boom!

Only a loud noise was heard, and a thousand-foot giant rose from the ground, standing in the earthy yellow mountains.

Monarch Qixia's expression remained as usual, just pinching a spiritual formula.

As if responding, golden flames emerged all over Luo Chen's body, beginning to burn his massive physical body.

"Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Sutra!"

The giant roared these five words, with anger in his words.

Monarch Qixia smiled: "You reacted quite quickly, that's right, it is indeed the Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Sutra that this seat bestowed upon you. If you hadn't gone through the complete nine tribulations and three nirvanas, it might have taken some effort to restrain you, but now it's simple."

While speaking, she opened her mouth and inhaled.

The massive spiritual energy lingering around Luo Chen rolled toward Monarch Qixia.

At the same time, Luo Chen's magic power and essence blood also began to burn.

She was actually going to refine Luo Chen, person and spiritual energy together!

However, this process was not as smooth as imagined.

During Monarch Qixia's absorption process, she gradually noticed signs of a struggle on Luo Chen's side.

"True Spirit Source Blood?"

Monarch Qixia was startled, then surprised: "You actually cultivated your physical body to the fifth-rank level, and are still evolving toward the True Spirit direction?"

Luo Chen did not answer, just blindly burning his source blood.

In the years before his ascension in the Mountain and Sea Realm, he had already taken a mature Demon-Monster Heart-Unity Fruit, breaking his body-refining progress to the fifth rank of the ancient era.

The promotion route of desolate beasts is different from ordinary demons; when they reach the extreme, they will transform into True Spirits, naturally mastering the Great Dao laws, even better than human Great Vehicle cultivators.

Although he was still very far from a True Spirit, Luo Chen had already condensed True Spirit Source Blood.

Burning it without regard for loss, he finally gained some power to resist.

Grabbing this opportunity, Luo Chen forcibly suppressed the boiling fire-attribute magic power in his body and began to transform it into other attributes.

Only in this way could he break free from the constraints of the "Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Sutra" and then discuss life and death with Monarch Qixia.

Not far away, Monarch Qixia saw this, her brows tightly knitted.

"Troublesome!"

Subsequently, her red lips parted slightly.

"Qingshuang, still not making a move?"

Qingshuang saw the man standing tall and being burned by golden flames, subconsciously opened her mouth, but finally sighed.

"Sorry!"

With a low apology, Qingshuang took a step and had already arrived beside Luo Chen.

A blood-colored sword tip protruded abruptly, and Qingshuang flicked it away with a finger.

A black umbrella opened, and Qingshuang did not dodge or evade.

Then, a palm was heavily imprinted on Luo Chen.

At this moment, Luo Chen was hit hard.

He widened his eyes, and then a mouthful of blood spewed out like a waterfall.

Already restrained by Monarch Qixia, how could Luo Chen's hasty means resist the attack of Qingshuang, who was already equal in strength to him?

As the palm fell, all means of resistance disintegrated in an instant.

Even his strong physical body seemed to be imprisoned by a space, and he could only watch helplessly as Monarch Qixia continuously refined that massive spiritual energy, and even the magic power in his body, which was like an abyss, became nourishment for Monarch Qixia in the burning of the Nirvana Holy Fire.

"Demon Phoenix!!!"

Accompanied by the spitting out of these two words, there was also endless humiliation, unwillingness, and despair.

Monarch Qixia looked at all this coldly.

"I'll let you die knowing; the Immortal World has long since collapsed, and the immortal path is severed. The longevity you crave is illusory. Great Vehicle Heavenly Venerables who die of old age in the Profound Realm are everywhere; rather than cultivating bitterly for millions of years and ending up with nothing, it's better to end it early."

While speaking, the woman's sleeves bulged, and the magic power and spiritual energy on Luo Chen poured out like a floodgate.

Just at this moment, she seemed to sense something, and her brows wrinkled slightly.

"Want to self-destruct?"

The next moment, Qingshuang leaned in and faced Luo Chen directly.

Her hands opened and closed, and a space crack emerged abruptly.

Qingshuang slapped out, Luo Chen's aura, which was ready to go, paused suddenly, and then his mountain-like physical body was hit straight into it.

Seeing this scene, Monarch Qixia was actually furious and lost her composure.

"What are you doing!"

Qingshuang turned around and said in a low voice: "Sister, he wants to self-destruct; to avoid hurting you, I can only banish him into the void turbulence."

"I'm asking you, what are you doing!" Monarch Qixia's expression was actually ferocious.

Qingshuang subconsciously retreated, then bit her lip and said forcefully: "It's enough; Sister Qinghe was devoured of her essence by you, and Luo Chen's magic power and spiritual energy were all refined by you, why must you kill them all?"

Monarch Qixia roared, "He still has things I want on him, who told you to banish him?"

Qingshuang was startled.

But the space crack she had opened earlier had already healed as before.

Even this star, which was already on the verge of destruction, began to collapse and disintegrate due to the previous energy turmoil.

Monarch Qixia glared at Qingshuang fiercely, then took a deep breath, flicked her large sleeves, and turned to step into the Star Gate.

Qingshuang felt confused; what else did Luo Chen have that Sister needed?

But it was too late to ask, and she hurried into the Star Gate.

When the brilliant Star Gate closed and disappeared.

In the deep universe, only one star was disintegrating and collapsing, setting off a silent storm.