Chapter 408

Chapter 408: Immortal Emperor Mu

At the edge of the universe, the chaotic energy surged mightily, as if in eternal silence. Occasionally, one could glimpse fleeting, mottled streaks of light flashing by in an instant.

In the vast chaos, the faint outline of Yuanzu venue undulated uncertainly. Divine patterns flickered vaguely in the chaotic energy; it could be faintly discerned as an array.

Li Ruoyu and Chaotic Immortal King descended upon this place.

"Is this Yuanzu’s venue?" Chaotic Immortal King exclaimed in astonishment. Yuanzu’s venue was concealed deep within the great expanse and protected by an array, making it difficult for common people to reach.

If not accompanying Li Ruoyu, Chaotic Immortal King would have certainly perished along the way.

Li Ruoyu did not answer. He slowly walked toward Yuanzu venue. That enormous array, which blotted out the skies, seemed to sense his arrival. It parted the chaotic energy, leaving a path.

The two entered the venue.

Within Yuanzu venue, threads of auspicious energy flowed. It resembled a small thousand worlds, inhabited by living beings. In the deepest part of the venue, a massive Immortal Gate hovered, suppressing the venue.

"We welcome Your Majesty, the Heavenly Emperor."

A young attendant approached respectfully and said, "Master is awaiting Your Majesty in Primordial Hall. Please follow me."

"Lead the way."

Li Ruoyu said lightly.

During Primordial Era, he had battled Yuanzu and once fought his way into Yuanzu’s venue. Thus, it was not his first time entering Yuanzu venue.

However, the first time, he was an enemy.

This time, it was cooperation.

The world bustles for profit.

For Li Ruoyu, only profit was eternal in the world.

Moments later, the young attendant led Li Ruoyu to a grand hall. The hall was engraved with divine patterns, and it exuded a mystical aura, as if all the Great Dao resided within it.

"Stay outside," Li Ruoyu ordered. He left Chaotic Immortal King outside the hall and stepped into Primordial Hall alone.

"Hahaha…"

As he stepped into the hall, loud laughter rang out. Ancient God of Origin and Yuanzu rose to greet him, laughing as they said, "Heavenly Emperor, we have been waiting for you for a long time."

Si Ming sat cross-legged in silence, not uttering a word.

"Only the four of us?" Li Ruoyu frowned. "With four people, you want to assault Purple Star Heavenly Court and destroy the Great Dao? Dear friends, are you dreaming?"

"Of course not."

Yuanzu laughed and said, "The Great Dao of a universe is an invincible existence below the level of transcendents. Even if we are strong, we cannot demolish the Great Dao with merely four people."

"I also contacted people from the Qing Xuan plane."

"They should still be on their way."

Ancient God of Origin looked at Li Ruoyu and said, "Your Majesty, the two Immortal Emperors from Everlasting City of Desolation possess immense power. If we could enlist them, our move this time would be virtually assured of success."

"They will not intervene," Li Ruoyu said solemnly.

Lin Qianmo and Reincarnation Ancient God were not people of the Pangu universe. They had no other thoughts regarding the Great Dao of the Pangu universe.

As soon as the creation of the Tianyuan commenced, they could return to Hongmeng Dao Realm.

Li Ruoyu agreed to cooperate for two reasons: one was to settle matters with the heavenly heir, and the other was his hidden ambition. Otherwise, he could have just watched from afar while others fought, waited for the creation of the Tianyuan, and entered the legendary Taihuang Ancient Realm.

"What a pity," Yuanzu sighed, then looked at Li Ruoyu and said, "Since they are unwilling to destroy the heavenly path with us, they probably won’t help the Purple Star Heavenly Court either, right?"

Li Ruoyu nodded.

Hearing this, Yuanzu and the Ancient God of Origin exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

Lin Qianmo and the Reincarnation Ancient God were too powerful, forming two major uncertainties. If they could confirm these two wouldn’t interfere in the battle against the Heavens, it would be good news.

"Master, the predecessors from the Qing Xuan plane have arrived," said the disciple.

"Please bring them in."

Yuanzu stepped out to greet them.

"Daoist friends, you are too courteous."

Shaded figures streamed into the Primordial Hall.

Among them were Daoist Qing Xuan, the Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze, Amitabha Emperor, and three women.

"Dear friends, let me introduce them to you," said Daoist Qing Xuan with a smile.

"In the Qing Xuan plane, there are five supernatural powers: namely my Primordial Daoist Sect, the Lei Ze divine dragon lineage, Lingshan, the Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals, and the Taishang Dao."

"Me and Daoist brother Lei Ze, you all know, so I won’t introduce us much."

"This one is the lord of Lingshan, Amitabha Emperor."

Everyone’s gaze converged on Amitabha Emperor.

Amitabha Emperor emanated a profound aura, clad in a golden kasaya, smiling serenely like a Laughing Buddha, radiating an auspicious presence.

"This one is the hall master of the Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals, Immortal Emperor Xuanji."

Immortal Emperor Xuanji gave a nod as acknowledgment.

She was an exceedingly beautiful woman, possessing Ice Skin Divine Bone, skin like icy frost, every smile and frown captivating hearts, as if she stepped from a painting.

Her strength was also not to be underestimated.

In the five top powers of the Qing Xuan plane, the leaders of each were peak masters of the Three Yuan Proof.

"This is Taishang Immortal Emperor," Daoist Qing Xuan continued to introduce.

Taishang Immortal Emperor was also a woman; from start to finish, she remained utterly silent, cold and detached like ice.

Li Ruoyu’s gaze flickered slightly.

The cultivation method of the Taishang Dao seemed somewhat similar to Qi Qingsi’s.

"I wonder if it is emotionlessness or heartlessness?" Li Ruoyu thought to himself.

"And who is this Daoist friend?" Yuanzu’s gaze fell upon the final woman.

This woman had an elusive aura, veiled by a fine gauze; even Li Ruoyu and the others could not pierce the veil to glimpse her true face, rendering her profoundly mysterious.

"Haha ha…"

The Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze said, "This is Immortal Emperor Mu."

"Immortal Emperor Mu is skilled in deducing heavenly secrets techniques, with profound research into the Great Dao. We expended great effort to invite Immortal Emperor Mu to emerge from seclusion and lend us a hand."

"Oh?"

Li Ruoyu looked surprised, then said with a smile, "It seems he is also an expert skilled in deduction."

The Ancient God of Origin and the others showed no special interest.

In the world, the person with the highest attainment in deduction was none other than the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"I heard there is a Heaven’s Secret Pavilion in the Pangu universe, is that true?" Immortal Emperor Mu looked at Li Ruoyu, saying, "Your Majesty also visited it three times. How many gains were there?"

Li Ruoyu became slightly stern.

He had indeed visited Heaven’s Secret Pavilion three times: the first was to seek transcendence, the second was because Ye Xu aimed to extort a large price from him, and the third was to send off the human ancestor.

However, how could Immortal Emperor Mu know that?

"You certainly have some skill, Daoist friend," Li Ruoyu said indifferently, "but I dislike being spied upon."

His aura was sharp, and his gaze was like a sword.

"This young lady is highly interested in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. This time I entered the Pangu universe; destroying the Great Dao is secondary. My main goal is to meet the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion face to face."

Immortal Emperor Mu smiled lightly.

"Daoist friend, the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion is a transcendent," Yuanzu solemnly said.

Everyone was extremely curious about Immortal Emperor Mu.

Among the people from the Qing Xuan plane, she was the most mysterious.

"By the way,"

"Before that, we hope all of you can help us resolve one more matter."

The Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze said.

"Go ahead, Daoist brother."

Yuanzu said.

The Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze stirred, saying, "Dear friends, which of you can contact that madman?"

"The madman?"

"Who?"

Yuanzu, Si Ming, and the Ancient God of Origin asked, astonished.

"It’s Mad Daoist, isn’t it?" Li Ruoyu said.

Daoist Qing Xuan looked troubled, saying, "That fellow, after entering the Qing Xuan plane, has been robbing and pillaging continuously. He has looted thirty-eight worlds, including twelve under the jurisdiction of our Primordial Daoist Sect."

"Only, that beast cultivates all myriad cultivation methods, making it extremely hard to trap him."

"Now, my Primordial Daoist Sect has sent two immortal emperors; the Lei Ze divine dragon lineage, Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals, Taishang Dao, and Lingshan have also deployed personnel, totaling eight immortal emperors hunting him."

"…"

Yuanzu exclaimed in shock, "Eight immortal emperors couldn’t subdue him?"

"The person acts like a loach–slippery and elusive."

Immortal Emperor Xuanji gritted her teeth in anger, saying resentfully, "I once personally took action, but he still escaped."

"He only focuses on fleeing, not engaging in battle; it’s hard to keep him back."

Taishang Immortal Emperor said calmly.

"You all might not know this, but Mad Daoist is a reincarnation of the Witch Ancestor, having cycled through unknown lifetimes. He masters nearly all of the world’s cultivation methods."

"Formations, deduction, alchemy, artifact forging, talisman techniques–he has dabbled in them all."

Yuanzu said with a bitter smile, "Catching him poses a considerable challenge."

"I can bring him back."

Li Ruoyu said.

"Huh?"

Yuanzu, the Ancient God of Origin, and Si Ming stared at him in surprise.

The relationship between Li Ruoyu and Mad Daoist didn’t seem favorable.

"Then please do us a favor, Daoist friend."

Daoist Qing Xuan sighed, "For now, we must deal with the Great Dao; we don’t have the energy to guard day and night. If he would cease his actions, we are willing to let bygones be bygones."

The Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze and the others nodded, clearly agreeing with Daoist Qing Xuan.

"Fine."

Li Ruoyu’s great Dao rumbled, and a wisp of information spread throughout the cosmic starry sky, crossing the barrier between both realms, flying into the Qing Xuan plane.