Chapter 267

Chapter 267: Unifying the Mysterious Realm, the Immortal King Descends to the Lower World

Mysterious Realm.

Ruins of the Mystic Law Sect.

"Sect Master, this is the force of fortune refined by the three powers, including the Mystic Law Sect and Maha divine clan."

The Dao King had just arrived in the Mysterious Realm, leading his followers, when the elder of Taihao Heavenly Sect guarding the Mystic Law Sect heard the news and immediately presented a jade bottle.

The jade bottle was a treasure of fortune personally refined by the Dao King, capable of containing the elusive force of fortune.

Except for the Holy Mother Palace and Holy Ancestor Dynasty, the fortune of the three major forces in the Mysterious Realm had all been put into the jade bottle according to the Dao King’s requirement.

"Well done."

The Dao King accepted the jade bottle and asked, "How is the battle situation?"

The second elder stepped forward and reported, "The ancient Ji clan has completely annexed Holy Ancestor Dynasty and Holy Mother Palace and is currently stabilizing their territory. They will not attack us for the time being."

"However, during this period, they have constantly been sending people to stir trouble in our domain."

"These schemes are insignificant; they cannot affect the overall situation."

The Dao King’s expression was light. He had refined the Taiyi Creation Pill, annihilated Ye Xu’s force of the Great Dao, and restored his strength to its peak.

In the current lower world, his strength could rank among the best.

"Second elder, take the men and follow me to first eliminate the pawns of ancient Ji clan in the Mysterious Realm." The Dao King said lightly, "If they dare to reach into my territory, let us slaughter all of them."

"Yes."

A quarter of an hour later, the Dao King mustered his men, spread open his domain of the Great Dao, and instantly disappeared from the world.

About two hours later, the Dao King descended upon the Holy City of Holy Ancestor Dynasty.

After ancient Ji clan expelled the forces of Taihao Heavenly Sect, the royal family of Holy Ancestor Dynasty, under Ji clan’s support, regained the throne and willingly served as puppets. The situation of Holy Ancestor Dynasty, after undergoing turmoil, gradually stabilized.

Boom!

The Dao King stood firm in mid-air, flicked his finger, and a beam of sword light descended from the sky. The aura of the Path of Oblivion swept across the world as the sword light swept past, and the vitality of heaven and earth was plundered in an instant.

Countless living beings, ancient trees, flowers, and grass withered and perished at a visible speed.

A wisp of sword qi annihilated the vitality of all things.

At that moment, twelve Emperor Venerable-level experts charged out of the palace city and without hesitation unleashed their Emperor Venerable’s magical treasures to jointly resist that wisp of sword qi from the Dao King.

However, the gap between immortals and mortals was like a vast chasm.

The Dao King had merely casually swung his sword. Even with the combined efforts of the twelve Emperor Venerables, they could not withstand it.

"It’s an immortal!"

"It’s the Dao King!"

Everyone’s pupils contracted sharply, and an expert of ancient Ji clan immediately shouted, "Hurry and flee!"

A true immortal had descended, making it utterly impossible for them to defend Holy Ancestor Dynasty. If they stayed, it would only mean pointless death.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

The twelve Emperor Venerables swept up their clan members and disciples within the palace city and charged toward different directions.

Without their power to resist, the sword light fell, and the entire Holy City was instantly pulverized into dust.

“Sect Master, shall we pursue?” the second elder asked solemnly.

The Dao King smiled. A flower blossomed from his palm.

One Thought Blossoms.

In an instant, heaven and earth seemed to flip, as if the entire world had been drawn into that single flower. The fleeing Emperor Venerables abruptly appeared within the flower’s petals, yet they seemed oblivious to the strangeness, still fleeing desperately for their lives.

Witnessing this scene, all the Great Emperors and elders of the Taihao Heavenly Sect were utterly shocked, filled with profound awe and reverence for the Dao King.

The Dao King didn’t even spare a glance at the Twelve Emperor Venerables. He closed his hand gently. The petals shattered.

The Twelve Emperor Venerables were subdued instantly, obliterated without even a chance to scream.

“Second Elder, dispose of these treasures.”

The Dao King willed it, and the twelve Emperor Venerable’s treasures flew towards the second elder – unmistakably the artifacts of those just slain.

“As you command.”

The second elder replied respectfully.

“To the Holy Mother Palace.”

Not long after, having taken the fortune of the Holy Ancestor Dynasty, the Dao King wasted no time and set off towards the Holy Mother Palace.

Since he had come to the Mysterious Realm, he naturally intended to eliminate every obstacle in his path.

The time it took for two incense sticks to burn later, the Dao King arrived at the Holy Mother Palace.

An immense and magnificent formation enveloped the Holy Mother Palace, divine patterns rising and swirling, carrying a faint aura of immortal energy. Clearly, they had received word of his approach and prepared accordingly.

“Daoist Brother Dao King, I am the Third Elder of the ancient Ji clan. Your reputation precedes you. It is an immense honor to finally meet.” A scholarly-looking man clasped his hands and smiled politely.

“The ancient Ji clan assumes the Taihao Heavenly Sect has none capable of standing against it. I, this seat, have come today precisely to demand justice,” the Dao King replied with a faint smile. “The ancient Ji clan resides in the Yuan Realm. Why interfere in matters beyond your borders?”

The scholarly man’s expression darkened slightly. “Daoist Brother, you are mistaken. The Taihao Heavenly Sect is the leader of the Spirit Realm. Why invade the Mysterious Realm?”

“Because this seat has an insatiable appetite,”

the Dao King scoffed. “The Spirit Realm alone was not sufficient for this seat.”

The scholarly man’s expression froze; he hadn’t expected the Dao King to forgo even a veneer of justification.

“Since the ancient Ji clan wishes to make an enemy of the Taihao Heavenly Sect, you shall all stay right here.”

The Dao King’s aura surged. The immense pressure of a true immortal erupted, his vast vital energy roiling like a celestial river.

Under the crushing weight of the Dao King’s presence, the Holy Mother Palace’s protective grand formation groaned, threatening to collapse.

“Daoist brother should reconsider carefully! My clan…”

The scholarly man’s face was grave, on the verge of invoking the prestige of the ancient Ji clan.

“Ancient divine clans consigned to extinction by the passage of time ought to have been swept into the dustbin of history long ago.”

The Dao King couldn’t be bothered to exchange another word.

He stepped downward, planting his foot squarely upon the Holy Mother Palace’s grand protective formation.

Boom!

Terrifying power exploded forth.

Countless divine patterns were instantly shattered by the Dao King’s stomp. The grand formation buckled and collapsed almost immediately.

Within the Holy Mother Palace, cultivators with slightly weaker cultivation bases died instantly.

“This person is too powerful! We cannot engage him. Retreat immediately!”

“Return and report to the clan leader! Only then can we decide our course!”

In the blink of an eye, the group made their decision.

"We can’t leave."

The Dao King discerned their thoughts. The moment his domain of the Great Dao unfurled, millions of miles around fell under his control. Surging with vitality, he unleashed the Lifeless Killing Fist.

Boom!

The power of the Great Dao of Slaughter tore through heaven and earth. Dao King swept his fist horizontally; everywhere it passed, the sky shattered and the earth quaked. The refined gentleman bore the brunt, instantly annihilated by Dao King’s fist.

The newly appointed Palace Master of the Holy Mother Palace and the two Emperor Venerables of the ancient Ji clan, merely grazed by the shockwaves, had their very souls extinguished.

Within a few breaths, the Holy Mother Palace was reduced to ruins.

No one survived.

"The Sect Master is mighty!"

The elders and disciples of the Taihao Heavenly Sect were inflamed with fervor, cheering incessantly.

In their eyes, Dao King was nothing short of a god.

Omnipotent.

"Second Elder, clean this up."

Dao King left a single instruction before descending into the Holy Mother Palace’s underground chamber.

Half a cup of tea later, Dao King emerged.

After today, he would have also refined the fate of the Mysterious Realm. From this day forward, bearing the destinies of both the Spirit Realm and the Mysterious Realm, he was like a tiger with wings.

"There’s still the Yama Court."

Greed flickered in Dao King’s eyes.

Emperor Venerable Yama had entered the Immortal Realm, his fate unknown. The Yama Court was now a tiger without its teeth, already viewed by Dao King as his for the taking.

"However, the time isn’t ripe yet."

Dao King’s eyes gleamed thoughtfully. "That Master Li is descending to this realm."

At this thought, his expression became impassive.

Half a day later, Dao King returned to the Taihao Heavenly Sect.

"Duxing, announce my command. All must immediately fast and purify themselves to welcome the Master’s descent to this realm."

Dao King summoned Yan Duxing and ordered.

"The Master is descending?"

Yan Duxing was shaken. The Master of the Taihao Heavenly Sect was descending from the Immortal Realm?

Which Master would it be?

Contemplating this, Yan Duxing strode out of the Taihao Divine Hall.

Crack!

Above, thunder suddenly roared among the heavens.

Within a scarlet, blood-red scar of the heavens, something strange and mysterious stirred.

Swish!

As the thunderclap echoed, a beam of cyan light descended from within the scar of the heavens. The light was ethereal yet impossibly solid, stretching from the sky down to the Taihao Heavenly Sect.

Countless immortal runes of the Great Dao swirled around the cyan light. Ethereal celestial music drifted upon it. A figure slowly emerged from within the radiance. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall, her brows like delicate ink strokes. Clad in a pale yellow gown, she resembled a classical beauty stepping out of a painting, her aura dignified and filled with immense authority.

"Di Wuyou pays his respects to Master Li."

Dao King bowed deeply.

"We pay our respects to the Master."

Every disciple of the Taihao Heavenly Sect knelt on the ground, kowtowing before the Immortal King.

"Rise."

Li Ruoshui cast a glance at the assembly. Instantly, everyone’s body involuntarily lifted from the ground. Her gaze settled upon Dao King. "You are the Sect Master of this generation?"

Dao King nodded.

"Very good." Li Ruoshui’s expression was lofty and cold, her tone one of faint approval. "Above, the Patriarch often speaks of you. His Excellency holds you in high regard."

"Wuyou, do not disappoint the Patriarch’s expectations."

"Everything his Excellency has given you, he can retract at any moment."

A chill ran down Dao King’s spine. He dared not raise his head.

Li Ruoshui’s words were clearly a warning.

Could it be that his intentions had been seen through by the Patriarch?