Chapter 269: Past Events of the Luan Gu Era, the Past of Huang Tiandi

"Could you explain in detail? I am very curious too!"

As they were speaking, that old Quasi-Emperor from the Cai Family poked his head out from somewhere, looking just as much like a curious child.

It wasn't just him; Gai Jiuyou also appeared from the side and nodded at Zhang Xuan.

Beside him stood an old Daoist with the bearing of an Immortal, wearing Daoist robes, looking very free and natural; the old Daoist had red lips and white teeth, a face like an infant, yet his hair was completely white.

Even standing beside a peerless figure like Gai Jiuyou, he did not appear inferior, possessing his own elegant demeanor.

And beside this Daoist followed another with a head full of usnisa, fully conforming to the thirty-two marks and eighty kinds of excellence of the Buddha, truly looking as if he had been invited out from a temple as a Buddha or Bodhisattva.

Standing there, he possessed a natural Dao rhyme; the Great Accomplishment Saint Body was startled upon seeing both of them.

"Daoist Heavenly Venerable? Shijiamouni?"

"Wuliang Heavenly Venerable, this old Daoist is Laozi; I do not know any Daoist Heavenly Venerable."

"Amitabha, I am indeed Shijiamouni."

The two greeted each other, and the many figures present were all startled.

They had not expected that not only had Gai Jiuyou returned, but he had also truly found two peerless figures.

Zhang Xuan, however, remained unfazed.

If it were the him from back on Earth, being able to see legendary figures like Shijiamouni and Laozi, he would have been eager to bow down immediately.

But a very long time had passed, and the current him was no longer that mortal from before.

Relying on his own cultivation, he had already stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Realm, standing almost on the same line as these figures at the very peak of the world.

Even if there was a gap, it would not be too far; it would not take long before he could truly reach their same level, or even surpass them.

He looked on very calmly; Shijiamouni and Laozi looked at Zhang Xuan, their gazes exceptionally strange, both filled with amazement.

"There is no need to be overly concerned about our origins; continue speaking, as we are also very curious about the matters of the Luan Gu Era."

Zhang Xuan nodded slightly, which counted as greeting both of them.

The earlier part was naturally recounted by the Great Accomplishment Saint Body, and during this process, the Great Accomplishment Saint Body also used Divine Sense to transmit the fact that Zhang Xuan was a reincarnation of a True Immortal.

He also indicated that he had seen this with his own eyes, and that he and Gai Jiuyou were able to extend their lifespans all because Zhang Xuan had used his own Origin to extend their lives.

The Great Accomplishment Saint Body intentionally kept it hidden that Zhang Xuan was currently only in the Quasi-Emperor Realm, unable to comprehend it.

Yet, he inexplicably noticed that Laozi, Shijiamouni, and even Gai Jiuyou were staring at him with a peculiar gaze after a moment.

He thought this group was merely amazed by the history of the Luan Gu Era he had recounted, so after nodding slightly, he said: "What I say may not all be correct, but I am indeed quite knowledgeable about this part."

"Did your friend tell you this?"

Gai Jiuyou asked curiously, and Zhang Xuan shook his head: "Part of it I saw myself, and part of it is described based on what I understand; it cannot be said to be entirely accurate."

Well, Zhang Xuan himself had read Covering the Sky, and had also read Perfect World; it could be said he understood the entire trilogy of Covering the Sky.

He roughly understood the situations described within the trilogy of Covering the Sky.

For example, the rise of Huang Tiandi, and Huang Tiandi creating the cultivation technique of the Five Great Secret Realms practiced today.

For things not described in detail, only having a rough situation, he could only describe them based on his own understanding, such as the Mythological Era, or the history of the period of Emperor Zun, which was vague and only had scattered fragments.

Zhang Xuan had originally thought that if he answered this way, the people present would be dissatisfied.

He did not expect that Gai Jiuyou, the Great Accomplishment Saint Body, and even the newly arrived Laozi and Shijiamouni would all nod repeatedly after hearing it, as if they did not find anything strange.

He did not overthink it and continued to describe.

"True Immortal is the cultivation path of the Luan Gu Era, but there is a reason why new cultivation techniques had to be created, and why the current cultivation realms are different from the Luan Gu Era."

"During the Luan Gu Era, the world was more vast and magnificent, broader than the current world, many times broader."

"In the Luan Gu Era, the name of the entire world was different from today; the places where truly powerful cultivators stayed were called the Nine Heavens, and there were also the Shi Di and the Three Thousand Dao Provinces."

"And they were not the only vast world in the entire Multiverse; outside of them, there were other powerful worlds."

"In the battle between worlds, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were defeated."

Speaking to this point, seeing that the many figures present all had expressions of disbelief in their eyes, Zhang Xuan paused, giving them time to digest and absorb, before continuing.

"That period occurred in the Luan Gu Era, and the era before that was called the Immortal Ancient Era; during the Immortal Ancient Era, True Immortals walked everywhere."

"There were even Immortal Kings, more powerful than the True Immortal realm, who could move between heaven and earth and often publicly preached to many cultivators."

"However, it was in that era that the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were defeated as a whole; all the Immortal Kings fell, and only a few figures left behind a trace of remnant consciousness, recovering in Nirvana."

"The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were almost completely fallen; all the great sects of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were breached, and the techniques they passed down were all swept away by the opponent."

When the ancient history reached this point, the faces of the many figures present all revealed expressions of sorrow.

Although they were very far from that era, after the identity Zhang Xuan had just been briefed on by the Great Accomplishment Saint Body, they all had a peculiar sense of identification.

If the eras were pushed back continuously, then countless years ago, in the Immortal Ancient Era, in the Luan Gu Era.

Their ancestors and the world they were in had once suffered a great defeat, and all the figures had ushered in an ending.

In such an environment, they found it hard to imagine how to turn the tables.

"After the Immortal Ancient Era, the world of the Luan Gu Era could be considered shattered in that battle."

"Coupled with the fact that the circulated techniques had all been understood by the opponent, in the desperate predicament, they had to seek new ways and changes, wanting to create perfect techniques."

"That is why there was Huang Tiandi and many figures who continuously experimented with new methods."

"And the reason I mentioned Huang Tiandi is because the new method created by Huang Tiandi walked ahead of everyone else; it can be considered the most perfect new method of the Luan Gu Era, and it has been passed down from the Luan Gu Era to this day."

"There is actually such an ancient past? Huang Tiandi."

Gai Jiuyou could not help but whisper, shocked by this peculiar history.

But the Great Accomplishment Saint Body still had doubts.

"Since it won out among all the methods, why is it that such a method cannot allow people to become Immortals? Did Huang Tiandi become an Immortal?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the many figures present all looked at Zhang Xuan again.

This was also the point they cared about most. The history of the ancient period was too distant.

And today, the fact that many figures cannot become Immortals is the most pressing matter.

"Becoming an Immortal, yet not entirely so, because what he became was not a True Immortal, but a different realm; a level of Immortal stronger than a True Immortal, and one that can likewise achieve Chang Sheng."

Zhang Xuan gave a definitive answer, then, facing the puzzled gazes of many figures, added: "As for why no one can become an Immortal now, it also has to do with this world; the world cannot bear it."

"Hmm?"

The crowd felt puzzled, but Zhang Xuan only said indifferently: "The great battle in the Immortal Ancient Era already shattered the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, making it extremely difficult to achieve True Immortal."

"During the Luan Gu Era, even more terrifying battles erupted between the many multiverses and the Universe, causing the Luan Gu to shatter further upon that stage."

"The Mythological Era was the period closest to the Luan Gu Era; in that period, one could still refine Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, and multiple Great Emperors could coexist, with all kinds of Legend-level figures."

"But that was already the curtain call after the glory; the world had already shattered and could no longer bear more powerful figures."

As soon as these words were spoken, expressions of dejection appeared on the faces of the many figures present.

"In other words, the calculations of the many Ancient Emperor and Great Emperor were not wrong."

"To truly become an Immortal, to go a step further on the existing foundation, one must go to the Immortal Domain; only the Immortal Domain can bear so many powerful figures."

The Great Saint Body summarized this.

Yet he saw Zhang Xuan nod, then shake his head.

"This world cannot become an Immortal, but that does not mean there is no way to continue moving forward after achieving Great Emperor."

"It is even more special than this world."

"Hmm?"

A group of people had hope again.

"The world is constantly declining, so of course there will be obvious differences. In the Immortal Ancient Era, a Great Power equivalent to today's Immortal Embryo Realm could obtain near-infinite lifespan."

"The Immortal Substance of that period was unimaginably dense, and the entire world was incomparably perfect, capable of constant circulation."

"In the Luan Gu Era, their Supreme, which is equivalent to today's Great Emperor, could easily live for over a million years..."

"A million?"

In the eyes of the few people present, expressions of disbelief appeared; they had never imagined that lifespan could be exaggerated to such a degree.

Today's peak Great Emperor of the world can only live for ten thousand years at most.

"Doesn't that mean that in the Immortal Ancient Era and Luan Gu Era, True Immortal were everywhere and had a million years of time? Even a pig could become a True Immortal, right?"

Gai Jiuyou judged others by himself, yet the many figures present all nodded, not feeling there was any problem with this aspect.

Throughout history, Great Emperor and Ancient Emperor usually achieved their status at the age of several thousand.

The oldest was only five or six thousand years old.

Looking at this cultivation speed, if they cultivated for another million years, they would surely become an Immortal.

Zhang Xuan laughed out loud upon hearing this, unable to hold it back.

"Impossible, you think too easily."

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

"This world binds hundreds of millions of living beings, but it also creates the most special figures because of this special environment."

"In the Immortal Ancient Era and Luan Gu Era, one could easily obtain near-infinite lifespan through cultivation. Do you think everyone would constantly cultivate diligently and seek a higher realm?"

"No, they would not. An overly comfortable environment is a bad thing for everyone."

"Living in a honey pot, the top experts they possessed over long years were not necessarily more than the Supreme that have appeared in this world in a million years."

"Even because it was too peaceful, the combat methods of the vast majority of people could not be considered outstanding. The most hostile environment of this world, on the contrary, tempered the most terrifying figures."

"Even comparing it to the hostile environment of the Luan Gu Era, the Great Emperor born in this world can be compared to the most formidable figures in the Luan Gu Era who cultivated to the Supreme realm and were at the limit of the Human Dao Realm, and they would not be much worse."

The ancient secrets made the hearts of the many figures present surge, but their expressions were also strange.

Such a vast world, the boundless Universe, was actually accused by him of being barren, even unimaginably impoverished.

They really could not imagine what a more prosperous world would look like.

"Talking about these is actually too distant. Instead of discussing these, it is better to discuss how to fish out a Supreme and pacify the Dark Turmoil."

"As for going to the Immortal Domain, I think the many figures present all have a chance."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hearts of the many figures present stirred again.

If others said such things, even if a peak Great Emperor said such things, they would not believe it too much, but when Zhang Xuan said such things, they believed it by fifty percent first.

After all, Zhang Xuan is a peerless figure endorsed by the Great Saint Body, a figure suspected to be a reincarnated True Immortal.

He has bestowed favors upon many of the figures present and is a very special figure.

"Fishing... judging by the current situation, there is already a high probability of being able to fish out one."

"But I am afraid of fishing out more than one."

When talking about this topic, the expressions of the many figures present became serious. If they were relaxed and at ease just now, now the many figures were all like they were facing a heavy and difficult task.

"There are ways to deal with fishing out more than one."

Previously, Zhang Ming was still a bit nervous about this topic and did not dare to act rashly, but now that so many people have arrived, he was much more calm and composed.

What's more, Zhang Ming himself has now entered the Quasi-Emperor Realm, which is different from the past; the difference in taking action is like heaven and earth.

Strength and realm bring unparalleled confidence.

"We have so many figures present, plus multiple Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon, and the Four Immortal Swords left behind by Lingbao Heavenly Venerable; even if two or three terrifying Supreme appear, we have ways to deal with them."

Gai Jiuyou nodded, and the Great Saint Body puffed out his chest without yielding: "If multiple Supreme from the Forbidden Zone appear, I will do my best to stop one."

Before the crowd could refuse, he took the initiative to say: "Now my Qi and blood and state have recovered to the peak, and I have thousands of years of lifespan; I can even outlast one, so you don't need to worry too much."

Speaking of this, the Great Saint Body smiled easily.

"Moreover, among the many figures present, only I have rich experience in fighting against Ancient Emperor and Supreme. Your strength and realm are gradually approaching this realm, but in terms of combat experience, there is still some difference from me."

"If we are talking about certainty, I have the most certainty in facing a Supreme alone; the risks for others are very great."

(End of this chapter)