Chapter 480

Time flowed, three days later.

Increasing numbers of testers entering the Phantom Realm's parallel spacetime began to riot.

War smoke rose across the five great Dao realms of the upper heavy heaven in the Phantom Realm; slaughtering cities and seizing treasures became commonplace!

This was due to the lack of restraints on them; many also realized that the cultivators of this realm were too weak in cultivation, naturally one major realm lower than the original spacetime.

In this realm, an Immortal Emperor equals an Immortal Venerable of the original spacetime, while a Divine King is merely equivalent to an Immortal Venerable of the original spacetime.

You should know that among the cultivators who entered the Yingyue Phantom Realm this time, Immortal Kings were as numerous as dogs, Immortal Emperors walked everywhere, and even there were more than ten Tianyuan Immortal Venerables!

Never underestimate cultivators' desires; without restraint, their shameless acts are unimaginable.

Phantom Realm parallel spacetime, Nine Heavens Dao Realm, Immortal-Prohibited Ancient Ground.

This place is the absolute forbidden zone for cultivators of the upper heavy heaven; since the beginning of the Yingyue era, no one has dared to intrude.

Magnificent pavilions and towers stood upon the Nine Heavens, each palace exuding an ancient, mysterious aura.

A corner of the Moon Immortal Palace, the tip of the iceberg.

Here, clouds and mist swirl, and the immortal spiritual energy is dozens of times denser than outside, making one's heart yearn.

A black stone pillar stands here, linking the Nine Heavens like a pillar reaching the heavens; upon it are carved three bold characters with Daoist rhythm: Moon Immortal Palace.

"Reporting to the Palace Master, these invading outsiders are extraordinarily powerful—countless Immortal Kings and Immortal Venerables, and moreover more than ten Divine Kings, with even two above the Divine King level!"

An aged voice, as if traversing the ages, echoed in the Moon Immortal Hall above the Nine Heavens.

Within the Moon Immortal Hall, several powerful figures that illuminated the realms stood respectfully below; an old man with bright, piercing eyes continued speaking doubtfully: "However, they seem to have no organization, each fighting on their own."

Their attire was eye-catching, a gradient of gray-white; a long robe that was both beautiful and dignified, with a bright full moon embroidered in Daoist patterns on the back, looking extraordinarily mystical.

Those standing were the Moon Immortal Palace's real-power elders, top-tier in strength and status, yet when facing the figure on the main seat they also had to bow their heads and lower their brows.

That main seat was toweringly immense, a natural amalgamation of auspicious clouds and chaotic power.

The Yingyue Immortal Emperor sat enthroned above, myriad Dao prostrated at her feet; at this moment she seemed the sole protagonist of heaven and earth!

"Two Immortal Emperors, more than ten Divine Kings—what a grand scheme."

The Yingyue Immortal Emperor spoke calmly, her expression unchanging: "The sins committed by these outsiders in just a few days are too numerous to record; regardless of where they come from, I will annihilate them all within ten days."

"We obey the Palace Master's order." The elders all respectfully clasped their hands.

"Reporting to the Palace Master, I have a plan," said the elder with bright, piercing eyes who spoke first again: "These outsiders are surely here for resources; let us instead catch them in a urn and wipe them all out."

The next day, a golden edict from the Moon Immortal Palace unfurled in the void above the five great Dao realms.

【After careful consideration, the Yingyue Immortal Emperor has decided to accept closed‑door disciples; the inheritance battle will open in seven days at the Immortal‑Prohibited Ancient Ground of the Nine Heavens Dao Realm. Victors will not only become her closed‑door disciples but also receive one‑third of the Moon Immortal Palace's vast resources for cultivation.】

As soon as the edict was issued, countless cultivators across the five great Dao realms erupted in excitement.

Especially those from the original spacetime who had come to the Phantom Realm for trials were overjoyed.

After bustling about like headless flies for several days, the inheritance of the Yingyue Immortal Emperor's predecessors finally appeared!

Most of the trial cultivators set off toward the Nine Heavens Dao Realm.

Even though they knew the inheritance would likely not fall to them, they thought, "What if?" Even if they could not obtain the inheritance, they at least wished to witness the Yingyue Immortal Emperor's grandeur.

At the same time, in the Vermilion Rainbow Dao Realm, above the void of Azure Immortal City, the Divine Lord Ziyanjun Yao Ziyanjun appeared.

Upon learning the edict's content, even she, who had reached the supreme Divine Lord realm, felt a surge of heat in her heart.

"The inheritance of the Yingyue Immortal Emperor's predecessors has finally appeared!"

"All immortals of Penglai Isle, hear the order—rush at full speed to the Immortal‑Prohibited Ancient Ground of the Nine Heavens Dao Realm!"

In the Canggu Dao Realm, in a small village under the jurisdiction of the Moye Immortal Capital's great city…

An old man wearing a straw hat paused his weeding and looked up at the void above.

"Grandpa Free‑and‑Easy, what's wrong? I know you must be tired—sit down, drink some water, and rest."

Just as the old man stared blankly, a thin little girl walked toward him, holding a porcelain bowl, her two little braids bouncing as she jumped; not a drop of water spilled from the bowl.

"Nannan, why have you come?" The old man's face lit up with joy as he took the bowl from her and drank it all in one gulp, gurgling.

"The well water in this village is sweet, Little Nannan, Grandpa isn't tired—hurry back home; Grandpa still has to plow and weed the fields."

The old man patted the little girl's head affectionately.

"Grandpa Free‑and‑Easy is amazing!" Nannan clapped her small hands, for this truly exceeded her understanding, leaving her a bit astonished.

This Grandpa Free‑and‑Easy had only been in their village for a day, yet he kicked open ten huge yellow oxen with one foot and plowed a hundred mu of land in one breath.

After the little girl left, the old man spat twice into his hand, picked up his hoe, and continued plowing.

At that moment a mental transmission reached his ear: "Divine Lord, the inheritance of the Yingyue Immortal Emperor's predecessors has appeared—should we…?"

"Let things follow their course," the old man replied while hoeing.

"This Phantom Realm feels too real, as if it were a complete world…"

Meanwhile, in the Nine Heavens Dao Realm, within the Night Immortal Sword Sect…

Today the Night Immortal Sword Sect was especially lively, reportedly because Sect Master Night Chen had invited a distinguished guest.

"You say the guest invited by the Sect Master must be terrifyingly exalted!"

"Could it be a senior of the supreme Divine Lord realm?"

"I'm not sure, but this isn't something we ought to worry about—keep cultivating. Seven days from now, the inheritance battle will open at our realm's Immortal‑Prohibited Ancient Ground; I still want to try my luck there."

In the magnificent Night Immortal Sword Hall, a grand banquet was set across many large tables; the dishes—heavenly flying fare, water‑dwelling delicacies, immortal foods—were all present, their delicious aroma already filling the entire sect.

Night Chen and the sect's ancestral elders took their seats, their gazes all turned toward Feng Qingyang seated in the place of honor.

"Had it not been for Senior's righteous aid this time, I fear I would not have returned; Senior, I offer you a toast," Night Chen said, then drained the cup of immortal brew.

"It was no trouble," Feng Qingyang replied, raising his own cup of immortal brew and drinking it dry; after setting down his cup he added, "Our sect said we would dispel your doubts—feel free to ask any questions."

Night Chen's heart leapt; this was exactly what he had been waiting for!

Several of the Night Immortal Sword elders, hearing this, also gathered around, equally curious.

"Senior, why are those city‑slaughterers so strong? Though they are merely Immortal‑King realm, their power equals that of a Tianyuan Immortal Venerable!"