Chapter 20
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Chapter 20: Thousand-Year War, the Tragedy of Immortal Emperors
The emotions of the Ineffable Immortal Emperor were stirred to an indescribable extent.
How many years have passed, ah, how many years!
Only on the day when he breaks through the barrier between heaven and man and enters the realm of the Immortal Emperor, can he feel an equal amount of joy in his heart.
It won’t do.
He could not continue to stay here; he must hurry and share this feeling with others.
It is more a matter of calming people down than sharing joy.
During Path Master Ganlu’s absence, the Path of Wanjie Dharma had already become fragmented, and he alone was powerless to change the situation.
The Ineffable Immortal Emperor immediately said, "Path Master, I will go and inform the others that you have returned."
Tong Yao nodded slightly, "You take care of things yourself, I’m going to use the Wanjie Dharma Pool for about two hours, so don’t disturb me during this time."
The Ineffable Immortal Emperor bowed slightly, "Yes, Path Master."
He floated away, and as he left, the oppressive atmosphere that pervaded the surroundings dissipated by half.
The remaining part comes from the Wanjie Dharma Pool, which is hidden in thick gray mist in a faraway place.
That mist is not ordinary.
Even Bai Lian, who now has the power of an immortal emperor, cannot break through the gray mist and catch a glimpse of the true appearance of Wanjie Dharma Pool.
All she can see is the purple thunder blooming above the mist and the tall building built with a material that is transparent like white jade.
The most impressive thing is the sculpture next to the entrance of Wanjie Dharma Pool.
That was a woman dressed in an extremely ordinary long robe, with a clear and beautiful face, which was not like that of an ordinary mortal. Her eyes seemed to gleam with light, so even the most ordinary clothes could not conceal her charm!
Standing beside the sculpture, Su Youwei looked up in astonishment, sensing a similar aura to Tong Yao emanating from the artwork.
"I-Is this the true appearance of… Elder Martial Sister Tong Yao?"
Fortunately, she was able to control herself, otherwise the words "big fool" would have escaped her mouth.
Is this acceptable?
Keep in mind that we are in someone else’s territory!
Even if Tong Yao doesn’t take offense, the Ineffable Immortal Emperor surely will not be pleased.
Su Youwei decided to temporarily show respect to Tong Yao.
Honestly, she felt awkward, as someone who could curse each other as "fool" had suddenly become the Heavenly Lord overlooking all the worlds. Isn’t that too strange?
There will be one less source of amusement in the future.
With her arms crossed, Tong Yao couldn’t help but feel pleased, "That’s right, this is the real me. Throughout the Path of Wanjie Dharma, only I am qualified to have a statue erected outside of Wanjie Dharma Pool. Others…"
She was speaking happily when suddenly Xiao Jinse exclaimed, "So big!"
This "big" was indeed a spontaneous response.
After taking a closer look, Bai Lian and her companions finally understood what "enormous" really meant!
My goodness.
Bai Lian had always thought that her model was the peak of Qiongming, but when compared to this Path Master Ganlu statue, it was completely outclassed.
This is not an illusion.
Even if the scale was the same, she still wouldn’t be a match for this statue.
Of course, it would be incorrect to say that she was completely inferior.
Given Bai Lian’s stature, she can confidently point out those who can beat her, but upon closer inspection, their beauty is far from remarkable.
After all, this is not an anime person.
But the crux of the matter is not even here!
"Fraud, this is completely a fraud!"
An Lan’s emotions, which had calmed down recently for a few hours as if disappeared, have become extremely agitated.
This is absurd!
She had met Path Master Ganlu before.
Path Master Ganlu, who had suffered from poor developmental growth in childhood, didn’t appear to be "bigger" than her when looked at carefully.
Ridiculous, there’s no way she would believe that "gigantic" person is Path Master Ganlu.
An Lan didn’t hesitate to expose Tong Yao’s true colors, "How shameless, yet so proud of yourself, hm!"
"Oh, this?"
Xiao Jinse and the others were all confused.
However, Tong Yao, who was completely smeared by An Lan’s outburst, appeared unaffected.
She chuckled and said, "What’s the big deal? Art is an adaptation of reality, and if it were a straight duplication of reality, it would be downright dull. The same applies to sculptures. Do you understand the concept of exaggeration? This is the use of exaggeration! By appropriately exaggerating, I can better express my heroic and extraordinary traits."
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Bai Lian was even more confused.
Exaggeration, can it really be that exaggerated?
Clearly, this was created from scratch and has been multiplied to an extreme degree; it’s not even the same "species" anymore!
However, Bai Lian was still confused, although a relieved smile secretly appeared on her lips.
Despite having completed everything with the help of her master and Martial Sister Tong Yao, there was always a barrier in her heart.
The one she knew well and liked was the reckless and troublemaking Martial Sister Tong Yao.
To her surprise, Martial Sister Tong Yao suddenly became Path Master Ganlu!
While listening to a Path Master’s melodious voice was undoubtedly exciting, it was still somewhat peculiar, wasn’t it?
Now she felt that she had returned, everything had returned.
She had gone through countless deductions, but nothing was as perfect as now.
If she failed this time, even if she carried her memories into the next deduction, could she really make things go exactly as they were supposed to up until this moment?
This is different from playing games.
When playing games, choosing the same option can lead to the same result.
But life is different, there are too many options in life, for example–
[What are we having for dinner tonight?]
[Shall we enter the door with our left foot first or the right foot first?]
Even a small choice has the potential to change the future, and the Sansheng Stele cannot provide completely reliable predictions.
For example, why is it necessary to designate the Heavenly Lord of the human race as the supreme being, even though they are still human?
The supreme being has the power to overturn the past and erase the future.
Bai Lian doesn’t possess this ability.
[Don’t think about the next time. We must be ten times more focused this time and ensure that we solve the problem.]
In a place where no one was paying attention, she secretly clenched her fists.
An Lan unconsciously glanced towards Bai Lian and felt that Bai Lian had become much more confident than before.
But she didn’t pay too much attention to this matter. Led by Tong Yao, who deliberately changed the topic, they had passed through the gray mist and arrived at the edge of Wanjie Dharma Pool.
Wanjie Dharma Pool is a sacred place on the Path of Wanjie Dharma. As its name suggests, it is a deep purple pool.
However, although the pool appeared small, it actually contained thousands of layers of space. Although the water looked calm, each area contained different calamities.
"This outer layer is the Thunder Tribulation Pool, which can refine the physical body and stimulate Divine Sense."
Tong Yao introduced herself with a smile, and before she knew it, she had effortlessly stripped off her own clothes.
"Ah…"
Yu Ying quickly covered her eyes with her hand.
When Yu Ying moved her hand away, Tong Yao had already jumped into the pool.
"Come on in, what are you waiting for?" Tong Yao called out. "Are you shy? If so, you could always come in with your clothes on."
As soon as Tong Yao finished her sentence, Bai Lian strode in without hesitation, and An Lan quickly followed suit, even boldly pressing up against Bai Lian to gain an early advantage.
However, this time they were not here specifically to "fight", and everyone who entered Wanjie Dharma Pool obediently underwent training.
Only Tong Yao was not honest.
At that time, Su Youwei was seriously absorbing the power of the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl. Suddenly, a pair of small hands drilled out of the pool behind her, and firmly grabbed her.
"What are you doing?"
Su Youwei turned around and bumped into Tong Yao.
After snorting twice, Tong Yao immediately fought with Su Youwei.
In the end, she had superior skills and pressed Su Youwei down.
She viciously said, "You white-haired idiot, I kindly wanted to help you completely refine the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl, yet you dared to strike me!"
Su Youwei bit her thigh and retorted, "Clearly you struck first, but now you’re turning the tables. Forget about refining the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl!"
"You said you won’t refine it? I insist that you do!"
Tong Yao flipped Su Youwei over, held her hands from behind, and forcefully helped her refine the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl.
For a moment, there were curses and moans of pleasure mixed with the pain in the Wanjie Dharma Pool.
Bai Lian dipped half of her head into the water.
This situation is inevitably misleading.
Is this a way to relax before the big battle?
Only hoping that this is a good sign.
…
The news of Path Master Ganlu’s return quickly spread throughout the Path of Wanjie Dharma by the mouth of the Ineffable immortal emperor.
No matter what they thought behind their backs, at least at this moment, everyone of the Path of Wanjie Dharma cheered.
The heavens have something to celebrate now that the Path Master has returned.
The future now has meaning, for the Path Master has returned.
However, due to Tong Yao’s previous order, no one dared to come to the Wanjie Dharma Pool for the time being.
The crowd gathered respectfully at the entrance to the holy site, eagerly awaiting the emergence of the Path Master.
"It is unknown where Path Master has been all these years."
"Luckily, Path Master has returned."
"I heard that Path Master brought some strangers back with her?"
"Perhaps Path Master was recruiting disciples outside."
Whispering among them, several people at the forefront had extremely solemn expressions.
They glanced at each other and each saw the other’s worries in their hearts.
Unlike others, they didn’t wish for Path Master Ganlu’s return- during the many centuries of his disappearance, they were the ones causing trouble.
To them, Path Master Ganlu is an outsider who took away the position of Path Master. Although she led the Path of Wanjie Dharma to its peak, she didn’t bring them any benefits other than fame.
However, now that Path Master Ganlu has returned, they feel no joy in their hearts, only fear.
That’s right, they are Immortal Emperors.
But what does that matter?
Even with their combined strength, they cannot defeat Path Master Ganlu.
In the midst of fear, they were compelled to seek external aid.
The first to receive the news was Xianyuan Emperor, who happened to be Yue Wuyang’s master.
Their relationship goes back to before the Battle of Sieging An Lan.
Xianyuan Emperor is actually uninterested in the secret of crossing the Other Shore. He realizes that he doesn’t have the capability to contest for such a thing. His participation in the war is all due to An Lan’s constant pestering, and this opportunity allowed him to establish a relationship with the Eternal Lord.
The Path of Wanjie Dharma’s several Immortal Emperors were intrigued, but their thoughts were ultimately rejected by Path Master Ganlu.
But regardless of their rejection, they were still able to secretly contact the Eternal Lord, and after Path Master Ganlu’s disappearance, covertly sought refuge with the Eternal Lord.
Their relationship with Xianyuan Emperor was not particularly good, relying solely on the Eternal Lord’s efforts to maintain it.
They also wanted to persuade the Eternal Lord this time, but as he was most concerned about his reputation and was unsure of Path Master Ganlu’s current strength, he feared that a rushed attack could lead to irreparable consequences and had a certain chance of attracting the meddlesome Moral Heavenly Lord. Therefore, Xianyuan Emperor was asked to come first to gather information and help out.
Xianyuan Emperor had arrived.
He brought presents from the Heavenly Court.
At first, he wanted to invite Witch Queen, but her soul was continuously humiliated in the Land of Immortals, and by now, she had shut herself away in anger.
"Immortal Senior Xianyuan."
The Ineffable Immortal Emperor approached and greeted Xianyuan Emperor with a smile on his face.
Xianyuan Emperor laughed heartily, appearing like a tall and strong man, with each word and action overflowing with kindness.
After chatting for a while, he said, "I heard that Path Master Ganlu has returned and was very excited, so I came to pay my respects. Path Master Ganlu once gave me guidance in my cultivation. You see, I came in such a rush that I almost forgot to bring a gift."
The Ineffable Immortal Emperor responded with a smile, "Xianyuan, my old friend, you are too polite."
He smiled joyfully, but was actually quite uneasy.
The sudden arrival of Xianyuan Emperor was surely not a good sign.
In recent years, he has grown closer to the Eternal Lord. If the Eternal Lord takes offense, it could bring disaster.
After Xianyuan Emperor finished presenting his gift, he didn’t engage in any inappropriate behavior and quietly stood guard at the door like everyone else.
Another hour passed before there was any movement in the Wanjie Dharma Pool.
Suddenly, the gray mist parted and a clear path appeared. Tong Yao, who had changed her appearance, walked out steadily.
At this moment, countless gazes were cast upon her, and countless people held their breath. Time seemed to stand still in that moment.
It is indeed Path Master Ganlu!
The Xianyuan Emperor’s spirit lifted.
He stared fixedly at Tong Yao; whether it was her posture or her expression and demeanor, everything was exactly the same as before. It was something that nobody could imitate!
However…
The Xianyuan Emperor’s pupils suddenly contracted.
Speaking of aura, there’s a problem – the aura on Path Master Ganlu nowadays doesn’t even compare to his, does it?
Ha.
He understood!
Path Master Ganlu was injured, no wonder she wanted to enter the Wanjie Dharma Pool as soon as she returned.
The reason why the Eternal Lord didn’t take action against the Path of Wanjie Dharma even when people joined was because he was afraid that Path Master Ganlu would suddenly return.
Now that Path Master Ganlu has returned, she is seriously injured and her strength has greatly diminished…
Great!
Xianyuan Emperor approached with a smile and paid his respects.
His strength is almost equivalent to that of the Heavenly Lord, and he believes that he alone can kill the current Path Master Ganlu.
But he has no intention of doing so, why bother when he can just let the Eternal Lord do it.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Tong Yao suddenly said, "The Xianyuan Emperor, you are here at the request of the Eternal Lord, aren’t you?"
The Xianyuan Emperor was taken aback, and immediately explained, "I…"
Tong Yao interrupted him and said, "I happen to have something to say to the Eternal Lord as well. You can come with me to a quiet place to talk."
The Xianyuan Emperor’s expression remained unchanged, but the Ineffable Immortal Emperor became anxious.
"Path Master!"
"It’s a minor issue, don’t bother coming with me," Tong Yao smiled, "I won’t be staying for long this time, but since you’re all here, we have to find a way to solve the problem."
With that, she walked straight towards the depths of the Path of Wanjie Dharma, and Xianyuan Emperor hesitated for a moment before following.
The Ineffable Immortal Emperor raised his hand several times, but ultimately said nothing. He simply remained alert and focused, ready to lead the charge in case of any mishaps.
…
Xianyuan Emperor followed into a small garden.
He was still thinking about what Tong Yao would say, when he suddenly realized there were other people in the garden.
He abruptly lifted his head and saw a strange young girl in front of him.
The girl was dressed in a long, aquamarine dress and was seated in the pavilion, earnestly indulging in the pastry and tea on the table.
Xianyuan Emperor was certain that he had never met that girl before, but he felt a familiar sensation that made his heart tremble.
It was her aura.
Her aura.
In a moment, a chaotic thought flashed through Xianyuan Emperor’s mind, and he quickly pointed his right hand at the girl and said, "Immortal Heavenly Lord, you are Immortal Heavenly Lord!"
What a surprise.
Xianyuan Emperor’s face immediately turned pale.
He believed that An Lan was not dead, which was why he sent Yue Wuyang to search for her in the mortal realm, but he never expected to see An Lan here.
At this moment, Tong Yao, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped and turned around with a smiling face, "Why are you so surprised, Xianyuan Emperor?"
No, it was not surprise anymore, it was fear!
The sea of divine sense of Xianyuan Emperor was on the verge of exploding.
The strength of Immortal Heavenly Lord was witnessed by himself, and it absolutely surpasses that of Path Master Ganlu.
Now that Path Master Ganlu and Immortal Heavenly Lord are gathered together, what are their intentions?
No, definitely not.
He should not be thinking about such things at all, rather he should be thinking about his future and prospects!
Due to the presence of the Eternal Lord, Path Master Ganlu may not necessarily do anything to him but Immortal Heavenly Lord is different.
He has a deep-seated grudge with Immortal Heavenly Lord.
The good news is that the breath of Immortal Heavenly Lord is equally weak, and it seems that she is not even as good as Path Master Ganlu.
Since that’s the case, what is there to hesitate about?
Take advantage of their sickness to end their lives!
Once they start fighting, those outside people will surely join in immediately. He is not alone in this fight!
In fact, even without the help of those people, his current strength is undoubtedly stronger than the injured Path Master Ganlu and Immortal Heavenly Lord.
Kill!
He has the advantage!
In a millionth of a second, Xianyuan Emperor emerged from his fear and devised a strategy.
"Blame yourselves for rushing out before your injuries have fully healed!"
With a shout, Xianyuan Emperor summoned his imperial soldiers, and the great way of the Tao appeared in the sky, separating the small garden from this world. An endless stream of red energy rushed towards An Lan.
In his heart, he was still more fearful of An Lan.
An Lan calmly stood up, even though the force was about to hit her.
"I don’t need to take action to deal with you."
With a thunderous sound, Xianyuan Emperor subconsciously looked at Tong Yao, but she remained motionless.
Just then, ripples of "water" swayed in front of An Lan.
Although these ripples were soft, they were as strong as the world’s sturdiest shield. The Xianyuan Emperor’s fairy technique blasted onto the ripples but caused no harm.
Then, a woman dressed in blood-red clothes emerged from the water.
"Although you are an Immortal Emperor, I was once an Immortal Emperor as well. The pearl in my hand is a sacred object of heaven and earth, enough to kill you."
Xianyuan Emperor was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter. "How dare you be so arrogant and reckless!"
With a weapon in his hand that could cut through the stars, how could he not be able to demolish these mere pavilions and towers?
He shook his body, tearing the fabric of space and time into pieces and forcing Hong Yi to retreat.
"Just a child’s behavior!"
With renewed confidence, Xianyuan Emperor had already tested Hong Yi’s strength with this move.
Indeed, that woman’s cultivation base is not bad, but ultimately far inferior to him. She only relies on the pearl to be able to contend with him.
Once he kills that woman and takes the pearl, Immortal Heavenly Lord and Path Master Ganlu will be even less of a threat.
"Today, I will let you experience the true power of the Emperor!"
The Xianyuan Emperor erupted with dazzling red light all over his body, holding nothing back as he revealed all of his cards in an instant, only seeking to win quickly.
The world shattered, countless glowing spheres scattered, Hong Yi was like a swaying boat in a storm, on the verge of capsizing at any moment.
The Xianyuan Emperor glanced at An Lan and said, "Are you really not going to take action even in this situation? It seems that you are truly injured."
An Lan smiled and said, "I told you, killing worthless people like you doesn’t require me to do it myself."
Worthless?
The Xianyuan Emperor was instantly provoked, "Do you mean to say that I am worthless, let us rely only on the facts."
"Is that so?"
A cold and clear voice resounded.
The Xianyuan Emperor suddenly turned his head and saw a woman with a beautiful appearance, unlike any from the human world, walking out of the void.
The woman was already born extremely beautiful, and seemed to possess a natural charm that even someone with strong will like him had a momentary loss of composure.
"Who are you?"
The Xianyuan Emperor’s face changed greatly.
"Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian of the Qiongming Peak in the Duxian Sect."
But it was not Bai Lian herself who spoke, but Su Youwei who came from another direction.
Su Youwei and Hong Yi both threw the Yin and Yang Ten Thousand Poison Pearls into the air, causing the chaotic world to solidify.
The Xianyuan Emperor’s heart tightened with imminent danger, and he could no longer remain calm.
"Are you still hoping for those people outside to come and save you?"
The woman who emerged this time had beautiful feathers behind her ears and was covered from head to toe in blue flames.
Qing Luan obtained the complete Qing Luan’s heritage, and in the Wanjie Dharma Pool, she borrowed the Time and Space Treasure Box and depleted her divine blood to temporarily elevate her strength to the level of an Immortal Emperor.
"And who are you?"
The Xianyuan Emperor was shocked, his lips turning pale.
"Nature is the one who has come to kill you."
Yu Ying rose from the suddenly blooming water lilies, her gaze turning icy. Those who knew her well, knew that this was her true state of anger.
Her strength was no less than Qing Luan’s now, but the difference was, she had used the gift of the Original Dragon, which was a one-time item. Once she passed this trial, she will have to spend more time to become an Immortal Emperor.
But that didn’t matter now, did it?
"Five Immortal Emperors."
Xianyuan Emperor didn’t know how to describe his feelings anymore.
In order to ambush her, there were a full five Immortal Emperors here, not even counting the Immortal Heavenly Lord and Path Master Ganlu!
"Five? There are even more."
But just then, a woman’s voice came from behind at an angle, causing Xianyuan Emperor’s soul to tremble.
He quickly turned around to see a woman wearing a red cheongsam, with a proud figure.
The woman smiled happily, holding a normal long sword in her hand, but the most terrifying thing was the small sword floating in front of her.
"This… is the Supreme Commandment Sword?!"
The Xianyuan Emperor could no longer control his body and trembled uncontrollably.
What kind of power does a Supreme Commandment Sword possess?
As soon as the sword fell, he felt his knees break and was about to kneel on the ground.
He gritted his teeth, his skin split open, blood flowed out, but he managed to hold on. He looked at An Lan and said, "Is this what you wanted me to experience when you were surrounded and killed?"
An Lan calmly sipped her tea and said, "Don’t overthink it. I just don’t want to destroy the architecture of the Path of Wanjie Dharma."
Xianyuan Emperor, "…"
Bai Lian chuckled, "Don’t worry, Xianyuan, you won’t be alone on this journey. Now that we’re back, I won’t just trouble Red Dust, both you and the Eternal Lord will ultimately be eradicated by me! Let’s get started."
As soon as she finished speaking, the group of Martial Sisters immediately surrounded Xianyuan Emperor.
"Don’t even think about it!"
Xianyuan Emperor was a person with great courage after all. He fought back fiercely, his momentum was truly terrifying.
It was only because of the protection of the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl that the aura here was not leaked.
Nevertheless, it was difficult for him to fight against so many hands with two fists. With the coordination of Xiao Jinse and others, he was beaten to the point of bleeding profusely, and all his organs were depleted, eventually leading to the shattering of his fate and soul.
The act of exterminating a supreme Immortal Emperor was not a simple matter.
However, Xiao Jinse possessed the Supreme Commandment Sword which sliced through the river of time like a speeding mud truck, ruthlessly crushing all of Xianyuan Emperor’s futures.
When the last remaining future was shattered, Xianyuan Emperor perished completely, never to be reborn.
All that was left on the ground was his broken imperial soldier.
Bai Lian walked over under the onlookers’ gazes and picked up the Imperial Soldier while bending down.
"First one."
She was a petty person, seeking revenge for any wrongs done to her.
She glanced at the Jade Slip that Yue Wuyang had thrown back at her, wondering about their relationship but decided to leave it for another time.
Bai Lian smiled at Su Youwei and said, "Let’s go out, time waits for no one, it’s time to leave."
"Mm-hmm."
Su Youwei and Hong Yi immediately lifted the seal of the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl.
The stripped space gradually cracked open, and the daylight shone in from the outside.
Looking at the vast white world, Bai Lian knew that what she had to do next was to declare to those people of the past –
That the battle that took place several hundred years ago has officially resumed today.
