Chapter 443: 【Corpse Emperor: I, too, can love the Heavenly Court】

"Fellow Daoist Blood Phoenix, will you not contend for the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill?"

The Golden Ancient Emperor narrowed his eyes, clearly finding it hard to believe. Who wouldn't want something like the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill? It was an immortal object far surpassing the Undying Medicine, capable of returning a self-slashed Supreme to a flawless state for two thousand years.

The benefits of returning to the flawless Ancient Emperor throne were too great; not only could one reclaim their former invincible Dao fruit, but one could also harmonize with the Great Universe.

A true Great Emperor of the current age was powerful not just in their own right, but because the Myriad Daos followed them, allowing them to grasp the rhythm of the universe.

"Has the Phoenix Emperor's longevity method improved?"

The Myriad Long Huang was half-surprised and half-skeptical, carefully scrutinizing the Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor. Unfortunately, it was only a Dao body at the Quasi-Emperor level, and he could discern nothing profound.

"Naturally. The Heavenly Court's longevity method is no less than the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill."

The Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor smiled faintly, his expression meaningful and mysterious. There was no need for the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill; you yourselves are my Nine-Turn Immortal Pill.

Compared to the Great Dao of an immortal artifact that grants eternal life, a mere two thousand years of peak imperial lifespan was simply not worth mentioning.

"What is so profound about this longevity method?"

Several Supremes were moved. Immortal pills might only number a few, but everyone could learn a longevity method.

If they could cultivate an alternative longevity method like the Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor, perhaps they wouldn't need to engage in bloody battles.

Every Supreme possessed an invincible self-confidence, but confidence did not mean stupidity. Everyone was a powerhouse of the same level; if they could coexist peacefully, no one was willing to take action and waste their blood essence in vain.

The Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor glanced at Lin Xian but remained silent, his meaning couldn't be clearer.

The existence of the Void Immortal Mirror had pointed the way forward for the Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor. As a Supreme, he was decisive, and in that instant, he made his choice.

He firmly believed in standing in the Heavenly Court's camp; he was no longer a person of the Primordial Ancient Mine!

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became somewhat strange.

It turned out the Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor's true body remained in the Primordial Ancient Mine just to be a double agent.

Lin Xian stepped forward, walking near the Myriad Long Huang. Protected by this Supreme, he isolated the heavenly secrets to prevent others from eavesdropping, and transmitted via spiritual sense: "Long Huang, please remain calm. There are two immortal paths in this life: one on the Big Dipper Star, and one on the Flying Immortal Star. The immortal path you are waiting for should be the one on the Flying Immortal Star, right?"

"The Heavenly Court truly has some means. Is this the result of the Green Emperor's deduction?"

The Myriad Long Huang's eyes flickered as he asked, "And which immortal path is the Green Emperor taking?"

"The Big Dipper immortal path was meant to belong to the Green Emperor, but he has other plans. Neither the immortal path nor the immortal pill is what the Green Emperor seeks."

"As for the immortal path on the Flying Immortal Star, it is precisely the path to immortality that the Emperor of the past attacked. It holds the backup plans of the Ancient Heavenly Court, and there are a total of three spots for flying to immortality."

"Back then, the Immortal Domain bloodline, the Undying Emperor, betrayed the Emperor and launched a sneak attack from the shadows, causing the Ancient Heavenly Court's attempt to fly to immortality to fail."

"In this life, I, this Immortal Domain bloodline, am standing on your side."

Originally, the immortal path should have been planned slowly, but the Supremes were too cunning and emerged in droves, making the backup plan of Amitabha insufficient. Lin Xian did not want to disturb the transformation of the several Heavenly Emperors, so he could only choose to win over the closest one, the Myriad Long Huang.

In the heart of this Emperor, his daughter was just as important as becoming an immortal.

Since that was the case, he would seize the weakness of this Ancient Emperor. Lin Xian specifically whispered via spiritual sense: "Three spots. Just right for the Long Huang, the Dragon Maiden, and the Golden-Haired Hou Supreme. The three of you enter the Immortal Domain and live forever."

"If the Long Huang does not believe me, you can ask the Corpse Emperor: why did the Longevity Heavenly Venerate and others betray the Emperor back then?"

The Myriad Long Huang's purple eyes narrowed. The Eastern Wasteland Heavenly Court had the reincarnation of the Emperor and was even claimed to be the return of the Underworld Emperor. It was not surprising that they had inherited some of the Ancient Heavenly Court's legacy and obtained secrets.

There were exactly three destiny slots on the immortal path, which made him feel moved. If he could fly to immortality together with the Little Dragon Maiden, it would naturally be the most beautiful ending the Long Huang could pursue.

But was this credible?

The Myriad Long Huang shifted his gaze to the Corpse Emperor and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist, you are saying the Emperor wanted to blood-sacrifice all the Emperors to fly to immortality himself. Do you have evidence?"

"Evidence? The cycle of reincarnation is repeating itself." The Corpse Emperor's eyes were complex as he looked at the Emperors and said, "Today's scene is like yesterday reappearing, just like the Emperor inviting the Longevity Heavenly Venerate at the end of the Mythological Era."

"Today's Myriad Long Huang is the Longevity Heavenly Venerate of the past. Heh heh, refining the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill—would the Emperor really be so kind? He is merely borrowing the strength of all the Emperors."

"Once the Emperor succeeds, he will slaughter us all, cause this universe to be destroyed, and reclaim the lifespan he bestowed upon the Mythological Venerables, taking only a portion of his direct lineage to become immortals."

Once these words were spoken, several Supremes were lost in thought. They were all Ancient Emperors who had attained the Dao in the Primordial Era, and they were not very clear about the past events at the end of the Mythological Era. Only today did they catch a glimpse of one or two reasons for the collapse of the Ancient Heavenly Court.

"Taking only a portion of his direct lineage to become immortals? Why would he do that? Could it be that there are really only a limited number of spots on the immortal path?"

The Myriad Long Huang's eyes lit up, and he quickly grasped the point. Then, he contacted Amitabha. He could stand on the Heavenly Court's side, but his requirement was for Lin Xian, who had the Immortal Domain bloodline, to marry the Myriad Dragon Maiden as a guarantee.

Compared to flying to immortality with some Golden-Haired Hou Supreme, the Myriad Long Huang felt that taking his daughter and son-in-law to become immortals together was a wonderful thing.

Of course, such words could only be hidden in his heart. On the surface, the Myriad Long Huang continued to bluff the Golden-Haired Hou Supreme, saying that he had a close relationship with the Heavenly Court and that his son-in-law was of the Immortal Domain bloodline, so he would go to the immortal path with his fellow Daoist when the time came.

"Fellow Daoist, through the ages, how many Supremes from the forbidden zones have been able to fly to immortality? The reason the Heavenly Court at the end of the Mythological Era almost succeeded was because of the Undying Emperor, who had the Immortal Domain bloodline. Now, my son-in-law is also of the Immortal Domain bloodline. Do not miss this opportunity."

While contacting Amitabha, the Myriad Long Huang stalled the Golden-Haired Hou Supreme, leaving this Lord of Primordial in an uncertain position, his heart wavering, and he did not immediately lean toward the other Supremes.

"Good, good. Let it be as the Long Huang says." Amitabha naturally had no objections. For the sake of all living beings, the worst that could happen was to let Saint Master Lin suffer a little more.

Once the alliance was formed, the Myriad Long Huang laughed loudly: "With Emperors standing together and the entire sect flying to immortality, this Emperor believes the Heavenly Court has the courage for it."

"Today's Eastern Wasteland Heavenly Court is not the Ancient Heavenly Court of the past. This life is destined for flying to immortality."

Before the words had faded, the Myriad Long Huang stepped forward and stood alongside Amitabha and the Blood Phoenix Emperor.

Supremes existed to become immortals. To become immortals, they could be despicable, shameless, ruthless, and slaughter the universe; naturally, they could also defect to the Heavenly Court.

Lin Xian, who knew nothing of this, thought he had used his silver tongue to persuade the Myriad Long Huang. His face lit up with joy, and he turned to bluff the Qilin Ancient Emperor.

"Your Majesty, there are two immortal paths in this life. I presume you have calculated this."

"The immortal path on the Big Dipper Star belongs to the Green Emperor and only has one spot. You cannot compete with a Great Emperor of the current age who holds the Desolate Tower. You might as well wait a while."

"Two thousand years later, the immortal path on the Flying Immortal Star will have three spots. You won't need the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill; you can enter directly. By then, you, Huo Lin'er, and Huo Qilin—the three of you as a family—can fly to immortality together. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Lin Xian spoke according to whom he was talking to, spouting nonsense with a straight face: "You have seen the Empress; you should know that what our Heavenly Court pursues is not the immortal path, but the power to not self-slash in the mortal world, to live forever in this universe."

"These are two similar but different immortal paths. For us, entering the Immortal Domain is not a great benefit."

"Only if the Ancient Emperors assist our Heavenly Court will the three spots be yielded to the Fire Qilin Cave."

The Qilin Ancient Emperor was lost in thought. He swept a glance at the Supremes present and made the same choice as the Long Huang, standing on the Heavenly Court's side.

Part of it was because of Lin Xian's bluffing, but more of it was the existence of the Empress.

Only those who had once ascended the imperial throne understood the terror of a flawless Great Emperor. Extreme sublimation could only resist for a moment; once the time was up, they would die.

If a flawless Great Emperor truly wanted to resist the Supremes of the forbidden zones, the Void Emperor's battle record was the greatest example, taking six or seven Supremes to the grave with him.

"Although the Green Emperor is old, he is also flawless. And there is the legendary Underworld Emperor; the Corpse Emperor is definitely no match for him."

"The Hou clan Supreme's position is uncertain. How can the remaining Golden and Kunpeng resist a flawless Great Emperor?"

"The most critical point is... my daughter is in the Heavenly Court. I cannot turn against them."

The Qilin Ancient Emperor sighed softly. The scales had already tipped. The strong grew stronger, and the weak grew weaker; this was a snowballing game.

In the past, the Supremes of the forbidden zones relied on their numbers to bully the Great Emperors of the current age. Even a Supreme couple like the Queen Mother of the West and the Great Accomplishment Holy Body could do nothing in the face of the Underworld forbidden zone.

But now, the world had reversed. The number of Heavenly Court Supremes actually exceeded the number of forbidden zone Supremes.

The Golden Ancient Emperor's expression was somewhat unsightly. "Outnumbered"—this term was laughable when applied to the forbidden zones, yet it had appeared in this life.

Everyone was an attainer of the Dao with an invincible Dao heart, confident they were no worse than anyone else. But no matter how arrogant an Ancient Emperor was, they weren't stupid. If they fought a losing battle, they would really die.

"Senior Golden Ancient Emperor!"

Lin Xian suddenly shouted: "The Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor does not need the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill; he has our Heavenly Court's unique longevity method and his own alternative path to immortality. If the Myriad Long Huang and the Qilin Emperor can fly to immortality, they won't need the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill either."

"This share of the immortal pill will then be vacated."

In an instant, not only did the Golden Ancient Emperor's eyes shrink, but even the Golden-Haired Hou Supreme and the Kunpeng Supreme were lost in thought.

"Is what the Long Huang said true?"

The Golden-Haired Hou Supreme said in a deep voice: "If you deceive me again, this Emperor will turn around and return to the Primordial Ancient Mine immediately to awaken the other sleeping fellow Daoists."

The Myriad Long Huang sighed, pointed to the heavens, and said with a majestic expression: "This Emperor swears by the Heart Seal of Heaven: if I can fly to immortality, I will never contend with fellow Daoists for the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill."

"This Emperor is the same." The Qilin Ancient Emperor nodded, swearing by his own Dao heart.

An Ancient Emperor's promise was as heavy as Mount Taishan; even if a million years passed, it would remain unchanged. This was the pride belonging to a Supreme; they disdained lying, which was worlds apart from Lin Xian, who swore by the Ji River at the drop of a hat.

The expressions of the remaining three Emperors softened slightly. Lin Xian pressed his advantage and smiled faintly: "This life is different from the past. The Heavenly Court has so many Supremes, gathering the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. We can refine not just one or two Nine-Turn Immortal Pills, but at least four, five, seven, or eight."

"Why are you several seniors in such a hurry? Our Heavenly Court is willing to plot the immortal path with all the Emperors and fly to immortality together as a sect."

"Everyone shall have an immortal pill, except... the Supremes who have launched dark turmoil!"

Ancient Emperors whose lineages were in the Great Universe and who had not launched dark turmoil were objects that could be won over.

However, the Heavenly Court would never tolerate Supremes who had launched dark turmoil. This was the bottom line!

Dark turmoil?!

Mentioning this term, Amitabha sighed, and the Emperors also shook their heads. If they had a choice, who would be willing to launch dark turmoil?

They had not launched dark turmoil because the pride of the Ancient Emperors of the past was supporting them, and they had their own unique longevity methods to delay time.

If they failed to conquer the immortal path in the future and faced a life-or-death choice, no one dared to guarantee that they wouldn't be tempted.

"Self-slashing a blade—what is slashed away? It is not just cultivation, but also the former Dao heart and pride."

The Golden Ancient Emperor murmured. He felt this most deeply; he had lived too long, and his heart had long since turned cold.

If he waited any longer, he wouldn't need the immortal path to open; he would launch dark turmoil to replenish his life and repair his Immortal Platform.

But, what was done was done, and what wasn't done wasn't done.

"For Emperors, judge by deeds, not by heart. If you judge by heart, there are no perfect people in the world."

Lin Xian looked at the Corpse Emperor and said coldly: "The Emperors of the Heavenly Court and the Emperors of the Ancient Mine are plotting the immortal path together, opening up hope for all living beings through the ages, and pioneering the path for the cultivation system. You, the naturally evil Underworld Supreme, stop sowing discord here."

The Corpse Emperor was stunned and subconsciously said: "Dark turmoil—what does that have to do with this Emperor?"

"You haven't had dark turmoil? Who would believe that?"

Lin Xian shouted: "If you haven't launched dark turmoil, why are you feeling guilty!"

"When has this Emperor ever felt guilty?"

The Corpse Emperor was a burly man with a thick beard. At this moment, he was annoyed and shouted: "This Emperor entered the Primordial Ancient Mine tens of thousands of years ago. In these tens of thousands of years, when has there ever been dark turmoil in the human world?"

"Hasn't there?" Lin Xian was suddenly stunned, his voice lowered slightly, and he looked at Amitabha: "There has been, right?"

Amitabha sighed and said: "The Green Emperor attained the Dao thirty thousand years ago."

The peerless Green Emperor suppressed the human world. In his later years, he could even enter the Divine Ruins forbidden zone to kill two Great Accomplishment Holy Spirits and take away the Desolate Tower, let alone in his prime. Who dared to be presumptuous during the years of his reign? That would be throwing their lives away, and they would be reported by their colleagues in the forbidden zones.

"Then in the Underworld..." Lin Xian said, and as he spoke, his voice suddenly stalled.

The path of the Underworld forbidden zone was different from other life forbidden zones. The Underworld researched the direction of longevity, believing that everything was empty, and only the physical body was immortal, guarding the "True Self" from extinction. One day, all reincarnation imprints would be connected and fused together, and sooner or later, the "True Self" would reappear. That would be immortality.

To put it bluntly, it was collecting reincarnation imprints—attaining the Dao in one life for one reincarnation imprint, and becoming an immortal in nine lives.

Therefore, after the Prison-Suppressing Emperor died, he had to bury himself in the Underworld soil, and the Yama Emperor naturally sat down. They were waiting for a hope—a hope of surviving nine deaths.

The Longevity Heavenly Venerate, who did not approve of this path, went to the Immortal Tomb and chose to continue launching dark turmoil.

And although the Corpse Emperor came to the Primordial Ancient Mine, he hadn't had time to do evil yet. He was still following the path of the Underworld and had a reincarnation imprint on his body.

"So, the Heavenly Court does not accept Supremes who have launched dark turmoil?"

The Corpse Emperor also slowly came to his senses and understood Lin Xian's meaning. He was suddenly a bit coy, then coughed lightly and said: "Actually, this Emperor also has a heart of great love. I, too, can love the universe, love all living beings, and love the Heavenly Court."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 444 =====