Chapter 644

Chapter 644: Heaven’s Secret Pavilion

The four people stepped into the hall.

In the hall, a woman sat in lotus position. She was identical to the statue, stunningly beautiful, with not a trace of time left on her face.

Her aura was as cold and clear as the moon, yet her eyes held a hint of kindness and approachability.

At the corner of her left eye, a tear mole adorned her appearance, giving her a touch of human warmth.

"Master."

The sublimely beautiful woman and the sword-carrying man said respectfully.

"Mo Wangshu pays his respects to the senior."

"Chaotic Ancient God pays his respects to the senior."

The two bowed and saluted.

Moon Emperor’s cultivation was unfathomable. Among those Chaotic Ancient God had met, even Primordial Dao God and Yang Celestial Sovereign could not compare to her.

This person was even stronger.

"Countless ages have passed since I opened up the Immortal Land of the Other Shore. Never before have outsiders arrived here." Moon Emperor looked at the two, her gaze finally settling on Mo Wangshu. "Do you also hail from the lineage of the heavenly path?"

"You perceive wisely, senior."

Mo Wangshu said with a smile. "This junior was born in the first epoch of the Hongmeng Dao Realm’s establishment. During the evolution of yin and yang, Yin Celestial Sovereign favored this junior and took me under his tutelage."

"However…"

He paused slightly and sighed. "Precisely because this junior is from the lineage of the heavenly path, I understand the dreadfulness of the Dao imprint all too well. Only after enduring arduous trials did I finally find the Immortal Land of the Other Shore."

"The Master once said that within the Immortal Land of the Other Shore, there is a method to free myself from the chains of the heavenly path. This junior implores you to instruct me!"

"The Master?"

Moon Emperor’s gaze was calm as water. "Is that the eminent expert who told you of the Immortal Land of the Other Shore’s location and taught you the incantation?"

"It is."

Mo Wangshu nodded.

The sublimely beautiful woman and the sword-carrying man grew slightly stern. Could such a venerable figure truly exist within the Hongmeng Dao Realm?

"Daoist friend, you have already met our master. Do you still intend to conceal the existence of that Master?" The sword-carrying man’s brow furrowed as he spoke solemnly.

"Uh…" Mo Wangshu scratched his head. "The Master guided me here, showing me great kindness. How could I recklessly disclose his information?"

"Moreover, the Master’s fame is renowned throughout the world. Daoist brother, you would know of him as soon as you step out of the Immortal Land of the Other Shore."

"You…" The sword-carrying man started to get angry.

"Jiankuang, withdraw."

Moon Emperor said lightly.

"Yes, master." The sword-carrying man, Chu Jiankuang, retreated from the hall.

"That Master you mentioned, it should be Him, shouldn’t it?" Moon Emperor’s tone was gentle. Her jade-like index finger tapped the void, and a flicker of green light appeared, as if knocking open a portal of Time and Space. Through the misty flow of time, a simple, ancient pavilion could faintly be glimpsed.

However, the image was extremely blurry, and one could only make out three characters.

Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Bang!

An instant later, the loft crumbled away on its own, and even the Moon Emperor seemed unable to sustain its existence for any length of time.

Mo Wangshu’s heart jolted sharply.

"Senior is truly brilliant, this is indeed Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

The stunning woman’s gaze turned sharp; her master would never show off abilities for no reason, and since she had done so, it must have its specific cause.

"Senior, please forgive this junior for being rude. According to what this junior knows, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion appeared in the Hongmeng Dao Realm for only three years. It only existed in the lower plane universe for four or five years too."

"How does senior know of its existence?" The Chaotic Ancient God asked in puzzlement.

"Celestial secrets cannot be revealed." The Moon Emperor said with a faint smile.

The Chaotic Ancient God’s heart pounded.

Since Heaven’s Secret Pavilion ascended to the upper realm, major events in the yang realm occurred one after another, and behind each great event, traces of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion could almost be found.

"After I leave this place, I must also make a trip to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion." The Chaotic Ancient God thought inwardly.

"Since senior already knows, this junior won’t hide anything from senior." Mo Wangshu said, "I am originally from the Dao One line in the yin realm, and I was drawn to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. I spent three hundred trillion divine stones to learn of the Immortal Land of the Other Shore."

"If it weren’t for the Master, I wouldn’t have been able to find the Immortal Land of the Other Shore."

The Moon Emperor neither affirmed nor denied it.

The Immortal Land of the Other Shore had endured for countless years, and even Dao Ones from both yin and yang realms couldn’t detect it; only Heaven’s Secret Pavilion managed to achieve that.

"Would senior tell this junior the method to rid oneself of heavenly bonds?" Mo Wangshu pressed anxiously.

"When you entered, you must have seen those two stone tablets." The Moon Emperor said with a laugh.

Mo Wangshu nodded.

But what connection did the stone tablets have to him?

"Those who follow heaven live, those who go against heaven die." The Moon Emperor stated.

"You plan to throw off heavenly bonds, meaning you’re going against heaven, and the end result would only be self-destruction."

"…"

Mo Wangshu froze in bewilderment.

"But the Master clearly told me that in the Immortal Land of the Other Shore, I could obtain the method to escape heavenly bonds!"

"Escape heavenly bonds?" The Moon Emperor frowned deeply, "Did he truly say that?"

"Uh…"

Mo Wangshu sneered and said, "The Master told me I could find a way to escape the binds of Dao One in the yin realm within the Immortal Land of the Other Shore."

"But then I thought: isn’t escaping the restraints of Dao One in the yin realm the same as breaking free from the heavenly path itself?"

"It both is and isn’t."

Moon Emperor laughed gently. "Dao One in the yin realm is merely a fragment of the Dao of heaven; the two can’t be mentioned in the same breath."

Chaotic Ancient God felt a weight settle in his heart.

"Escaping Dao One in the yin realm would still be worthwhile," Mo Wangshu chuckled.

"Shedding the chains of Dao One in the yin realm is not difficult," Moon Emperor stated. "But even then, you would still be bound by the Dao of heaven, rendering it meaningless."

"Mo Wangshu, as part of the lineage of the heavenly path, I understand your ambition well."

"However, for countless beings born in the Hongmeng Dao Realm, the Dao imprint is nearly impossible to erase for all eternity."

"Do you comprehend this?"

"I do."

Mo Wangshu answered despondently.

Precisely because he understood, he yearned to break free even more.

"Those who go against heaven will perish," Moon Emperor continued. "Only those who yield to heaven’s will gain a sliver of survival."

"So that is the meaning carved upon the stone tablets?"

Chaotic Ancient God suddenly grasped the truth.

"Correct."

The stunning woman nodded gracefully.

"In this boundless cosmos teeming with infinite lives, innumerable souls dare to defy destiny," Moon Emperor declared. "Yet not a single one has prevailed. Moreover, regarding your ‘change of fate’—is it truly altered?"

"Cannot such defiance still be an expression of heaven’s command?"

"Fate remains the most elusive enigma."

Chaotic Ancient God’s eyes flickered with dawning insight.

He sensed a profound connection between Moon Emperor’s words and the Dao One powerhouses of the Hongmeng Dao Realm.

"Senior, what path remains for me?"

Mo Wangshu asked urgently.

"Would you kneel and accept me as your master?" Moon Emperor smiled. "Will you become my disciple?"

"This disciple accepts!"

Without another word, Mo Wangshu fell to his knees and kowtowed.

"Good."

Moon Emperor nodded with a smile, "Rise."

"I pay respects to the senior sister."

He paid his respects to the peerless beauty once again.

"Disciple brother, there is no need for formalities." The peerless beauty smiled gracefully, captivatingly beautiful.

"You have already taken me as your master, then let this master tell you how to follow heaven’s decree, seeking that slim chance of survival."

Moon Emperor waved her sleeves, and the Chaotic Ancient God was sent out of the hall.

"Eh…"

The Chaotic Ancient God looked anxious, "Senior, I could become a disciple too."

However.

There was no response.

He sighed softly, turned his head and saw Chu Jiankuang leaning against the railing, with the strong wind flapping his robes loudly and producing a fluttering sound, he seemed arrogantly defiant.

"Daoist brother."

The Chaotic Ancient God said with cupped hands.

"Since we’re free, let us have a chat."

His gaze shifted.

Chu Jiankuang did not turn his head, "Between you and me, there is nothing to chat about."

"That is not true."

The Chaotic Ancient God smiled faintly, "You have stayed in the Immortal Land of the Other Shore year after year, living a stable life, unaware of the wonders outside. Could it be that you are not at all curious?"

Swish!

Chu Jiankuang suddenly turned his head.

The Chaotic Ancient God smiled inwardly.

Having experienced nine eras, his experience was much richer than Chu Jiankuang’s. At first glance, he could tell that Chu Jiankuang was not a peace-loving person.

As a genius Dao Ancestor, he could only be holed up in this paradise, unable to appreciate the wonders and mysteries of the mortal world. For Chu Jiankuang, it was a pity.

Moreover, with his defiance, how could he care about "Those who follow heaven live, those who go against heaven die"?

"Exchange information."

Chu Jiankuang said.

"Daoist brother, these words suit my thoughts perfectly."

The Chaotic Ancient God curled his lips into a smile and said, "The Immortal Land of the Other Shore should have been born nine eras before the Hongmeng Dao Realm, right?"

Chu Jiankuang smiled, "Since I was born, I have never left the Immortal Land of the Other Shore, nor do I understand the connection between the Immortal Land of the Other Shore and the Hongmeng Dao Realm."

"But I can tell you one thing."

"I have no concept of time."

"The so-called nine eras and the creation of the heavens, I have no impression of them at all."

"Is this answer enough?"