Chapter 597: Immortal Realm Summoning, Mozun Breaks the Seal

The balance point that should have been stable is currently shifting; if left to develop, it could indeed trigger a new crisis.

"Then what should we do?" Xiao Yuan asked with concern.

Hun Dun Dao Venerable smiled slightly: "This requires you to resume the duties of the Taichu Immortal Lord and the World-Purifying Immortal Maiden. You must become the new balance point and use your own power to maintain the harmony of the Three Realms."

"But what does this mean?" Lin Xuan vaguely sensed the complexity of the matter.

"It means you must once again shoulder the responsibilities of the Taichu deities," Hun Dun Dao Venerable's voice became solemn, "This is not just a symbol of power, but an endless responsibility and mission. You will become the guardians of the Three Realms and will never be able to live the lives of ordinary people again."

Upon hearing these words, the two fell silent for a moment. They understood the profound significance of this choice, and they understood that once accepted, they would have to bear this heavy burden forever.

But soon, they had their answer.

"We are willing," Xiao Yuan said firmly, "Since the Heavenly Dao has chosen us, we will not flee."

"Yes," Lin Xuan held her hand, "No matter the cost, we will protect the peace of these Three Realms."

Hun Dun Dao Venerable looked at their firm expressions, a light of gratification flashing in his eyes: "Very good, this is the answer I wanted to hear. Then, prepare to receive the baptism of the godhood."

Hun Dun Dao Venerable walked slowly to the side of the divine hall, where an ancient Water Mirror stood. This mirror was three zhang tall, its surface rippling like water and emitting a mysterious light. The mirror frame was forged from unknown divine gold, engraved with complex Taichu Runes.

"Come, children," Hun Dun Dao Venerable beckoned, "Before you officially receive the baptism of the godhood, you need to first understand the current true situation of the Three Realms."

Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan followed the Dao Venerable to the Water Mirror. They saw the Dao Venerable gently stroke the mirror surface, chanting an ancient incantation. As the sound of the incantation rose, the mirror surface began to ripple, gradually revealing a clear image.

The first thing that came into view was the scene of the Immortal Realm. The Immortal Realm, which should have been peaceful and serene, was currently shrouded in an uneasy atmosphere. The usually elegant and agile immortal cranes had tucked away their wings, silently perching on branches; the usually babbling spiritual springs had become murky; even the immortal spiritual Qi in the air felt dull and oppressive.

The most shocking sight was before the Lingxiao Hall. Countless immortals dressed in magnificent immortal robes gathered in the square before the hall with grave expressions; they whispered in small groups, and every person's face was filled with worry and unease.

"What happened?" Xiao Yuan looked at this abnormal scene, a strong sense of unease surging in her heart, "Why is the Immortal Realm in such an atmosphere?"

Hun Dun Dao Venerable sighed deeply, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes: "Child, you only see the surface. The appearance and purification of the Hun Dun Demon God were merely a prelude to a greater crisis about to arrive."

He waved his hand to change the image in the mirror, and the scene shifted to the interior of the Lingxiao Hall. In the vast council hall, many high-ranking immortals were fiercely discussing something, their expressions even more serious than the immortals outside the hall.

A blurred sound came from the Water Mirror: "... the Seal is loosening..." "... the power balance has been broken..." "... we must prepare for the worst..."

"What are they discussing?" Lin Xuan asked with a frown, "It sounds like there is some major crisis."

Hun Dun Dao Venerable's expression became even more serious: "Because the Hun Dun Demon God was only the vanguard; the true enemy has not yet appeared. In the Yongheng Jianlao deep in the Void, an existence a thousand times more powerful than the Hun Dun Demon God is sealed."

His words made both Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan feel an unprecedented chill. A thousand times more powerful than the Hun Dun Demon God? What kind of terrifying existence must that be?

"Its name is Nitian Mozun," Hun Dun Dao Venerable continued, his voice carrying deep apprehension, "It was the last rebel of the Taichu period, and also the most powerful one. When the world first opened and all things grew, Nitian Mozun attempted to reverse the cosmos and drag the entire universe back into a state of chaos."

As he recounted this, the image in the Water Mirror changed again, revealing the scene deep in the Void. In that endless darkness, a massive black cage floated silently. This cage was formed by countless golden chains, each chain engraved with Sealing Runes, emitting the power to suppress everything.

The volume of the cage was extremely vast, standing several thousand zhang high, and a blurred figure could be vaguely seen within. Although that figure was trapped by heavy seals, it still emitted a terrifying aura that made one's heart tremble, as if once it broke the Seal, it could destroy the Three Realms.

"Back then, to seal it, almost all the deities of the Taichu period paid a huge price," Hun Dun Dao Venerable's voice became heavy, "Your past lives, the Taichu Immortal Lord and the World-Purifying Immortal Maiden, were also key parts of the Sealing Array."

Xiao Yuan looked at the figure in the cage in shock: "Do you mean that we also participated in sealing it back then?"

"That is correct," Hun Dun Dao Venerable nodded, "The power of Nitian Mozun was too great; a single deity or two could not possibly deal with it. It was only when all the Taichu deities joined forces that they barely managed to seal it in the Yongheng Jianlao."

Lin Xuan observed the cage carefully and suddenly discovered a worrying detail: "Senior Dao Venerable, look at those chains... they seem to have cracks on them?"

Hun Dun Dao Venerable nodded with a bitter smile: "Child, you observe very carefully. This is exactly what I am worried about. With the disappearance of the Hun Dun Demon God, the power used to maintain the Seal has begun to weaken, and the cracks on the cage are slowly expanding."

Sure enough, upon closer observation, one could see fine cracks appearing on those golden chains that were originally thought to be indestructible. Although these cracks looked small, considering the massive scale of the cage, the actual degree of damage was already quite severe.

"Why would the Seal weaken because of the disappearance of the Hun Dun Demon God?" Xiao Yuan asked, puzzled.

"Because the sealing system is a whole," Hun Dun Dao Venerable explained, "Although the Hun Dun Demon God was an evil existence, it was also one of the important factors in maintaining the balance of power in the Three Realms. Its disappearance broke the original balance, causing the power sealing Nitian Mozun to also be affected."

This was indeed desperate news. They had gone through all kinds of hardships to purify the Hun Dun Demon God, only to accidentally weaken the seal on a greater threat.

"At this rate, in three years at most, Nitian Mozun will break the Seal," Hun Dun Dao Venerable's words struck the hearts of the two like a bolt of lightning, "By then, even the Immortal Realm will be hard-pressed to resist. Its power is enough to destroy the Three Realms and return the entire universe to chaos."

Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan looked at each other, both able to see the shock and pressure in the other's eyes. They had not expected that just after resolving one crisis, a greater one would follow in its footsteps.