Chapter 453
by fanqienovelChapter 453: Earth Mother Dao Lord (Part One)
“Is that the Six Paths of Reincarnation?”
After traveling a short distance, a colossal wheel towering between heaven and earth came into view. It emanated profound reincarnation power, nurturing six time-space black holes, utterly mysterious and unfathomable.
At the center of the Six Paths Heavenly Wheel lay a circular indentation, yet it held nothing within.
“Too crude…” Immortal Daoist shook his head. “Even if it embodies the Six Paths of Reincarnation, this one must be incomplete.”
“This imitation underworld is of poor quality.”
Martial Emperor Lingxiao laughed. “Merely a counterfeit.”
“Daoist friend, measure your words.”
Qin Emperor stated lightly, “In my view, the master of this place possesses stratospheric talent. Her attempt to forge an underworld undoubtedly harbors grand ambitions.”
“Perhaps she watches us from some hidden corner even now.”
These words sent shivers down the spines of those present.
“Daoist friend, don’t frighten us,” Chaos Immortal Emperor’s eyelids twitched.
Reincarnation Ancient God stared at the Six Paths Heavenly Wheel, a bizarre feeling washing over him, faint yet unsettling.
“Thus far, not an ounce of good fortune in sight,” Yan Immortal Emperor sneered. “The premier Secret Realm of the Pangu universe seems vastly overrated.”
“Since it’s a replica underworld, there must be a King Yama’s Hall.”
Martial Emperor Lingxiao chuckled darkly. “Any real treasures must lie within.”
Swoosh!
He shot into the deeper darkness ahead.
“The fool.”
Sword Master cast a contemptuous glance, his gaze lingering on the Six Paths Heavenly Wheel. “But this… this is a genuine treasure.”
Boom!
He swept his vast sleeve, twisting space itself, trying to snatch the Six Paths Heavenly Wheel into it.
Crack!
However, the moment his power touched the wheel, it dissolved like a spring breeze melting snow. Thankfully, the Six Paths Heavenly Wheel offered no counterattack.
Sword Master’s pupils contracted sharply.
“That Creature is formidable,” Sword Master stated gravely.
“This world doesn’t bear the hallmarks of Immortal Emperor-level cultivators,” Qin Emperor remarked lightly. “This ‘premier Secret Realm’ is likely the legacy of a transcendant.”
“Let’s proceed.”
The group moved forward.
The deeper they ventured, the more faint spatial fissures they saw. Yet these were narrow lines, bearing no comparison to the terrifying crack at Nostalgia Platform.
“This world has suffered grievous wounds,” Immortal Daoist declared solemnly, his dual pupils sharp as he observed the myriad fissures. “Only a transcendant could inflict such damage upon a transcendant’s creation.”
“Proves we came to the right place,” Sword Master affirmed solemnly.
Hahaha… So there really is a King Yama’s Hall.
Just then, Martial Emperor Lingxiao’s laughter sounded from ahead. Everyone exchanged glances and rushed forward at top speed.
Lin Qianmo surreptitiously glanced at Xuan Du Ancient Immortal, but Xuan Du Ancient Immortal remained composed, not showing a trace of a strange light. Seeing this, Lin Qianmo felt increasingly uneasy in her heart.
"Daoist friend Lingxiao, do you really take us for fools who can’t read? This is nowhere near King Yama’s Hall; it’s clearly the Earth Mother temple," Sword Master said discontentedly.
"It’s all the same," Martial Emperor Lingxiao said carelessly.
The Earth Mother temple stood alone in the depths of the Secret Realm, its doors tightly shut. It gave off an air of mystery and danger, making people unable to resist the urge to explore it.
"Earth Mother?" Lin Qianmo’s eyes flickered slightly as she looked at Xuan Du Ancient Immortal and asked, "Teacher, who is Earth Mother? Why have I never heard of her? What is her relationship with the Ninth Young Master?"
"Earth Mother is the Ninth Young Master," Xuan Du Ancient Immortal said with a grin.
Lin Qianmo stared at him in shock.
Xuan Du Ancient Immortal spoke mysteriously, "Your cultivation is too low to know the inside story; that’s normal."
"The matter involves the secrets of the Nine Young Masters from Hongmeng Dao Realm. Better for you not to know."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qianmo asked no more.
The Nine Young Masters of Hongmeng Dao Realm were all prodigies. Though in her first life she had been a Sovereign of the World, compared to the Nine Young Masters, she paled in comparison.
Boom!
Martial Emperor Lingxiao activated the Lingxiao Sword, attempting to force open the doors of the Earth Mother temple.
"Barbarian!" Qin Emperor’s heart skipped a beat.
Everyone was startled by Martial Emperor Lingxiao’s reckless action and drew back quickly.
Thud!
Suddenly, just as Martial Emperor Lingxiao was about to act, the doors seemed to tremble slightly. The two bronze divine doors started to open slowly.
"…"
Martial Emperor Lingxiao froze in place.
"Dear friends, Earth Mother welcomes you."
Three figures appeared. Qi Qingsi descended to the front of the Earth Mother temple with Divine Ancestor and Demon Ancestor. She showed no intention of stopping them; instead, she invited them calmly and plainly.
"Who are you?" Immortal Daoist asked with a grave expression.
He hadn’t noticed Qi Qingsi at all until now.
"I am the Heavenly Dao of Pangu universe," Qi Qingsi said lightly.
Shua!
As soon as those words were spoken, everyone’s expressions underwent a great change.
The Heavenly Dao, a supreme entity of the cosmos, how could it condense into a physical form and appear here?
But at this moment, Qi Qingsi seemed more like a subordinate, obeying that Earth Mother.
Moreover, from Qi Qingsi’s words, the Earth Mother was clearly within the Earth Mother temple.
"Daoist friend, there’s no need for you to hide any longer. Show yourself."
Qi Qingsi’s gaze was like lightning, piercing the void behind the group.
"This humble old man Yi Daoist greets the Daoist friend."
Seeing that concealment was impossible, Yi Daoist manifested himself and clasped his hands in salute toward Qi Qingsi.
"Daoist Brother Yi."
Martial Emperor Lingxiao laughed heartily, "This emperor knew you would come here too."
Yi Daoist wore a helpless expression.
If Qi Qingsi hadn’t exposed him, he wouldn’t have wanted to reveal himself so early.
"Daoist friend, is this your true form?" Reincarnation Ancient God stared at Qi Qingsi, his expression puzzled.
During the battle against the Heavens, the human ancestor had sealed the Heavenly Dao’s selfish desires within Qi Qingsi’s body. By all reasoning, she shouldn’t possess her own thoughts.
Yet this Qi Qingsi acted like a subordinate.
"Enter the Earth Mother temple. The Earth Mother herself shall resolve your doubts," Qi Qingsi stated.
Lin Qianmo suddenly understood.
The Earth Mother wasn’t dead.
The group hesitated, uncertain.
None knew whether the Earth Mother temple was a blessed land or a dangerous place?
"A bunch of cowards!"
Martial Emperor Lingxiao sneered scornfully. "This emperor feels ashamed to be associated with you lot."
He strode purposefully toward the Earth Mother temple.
The others’ mouths twitched.
When their lives were at stake, how could they be as carefree as Martial Emperor Lingxiao?
"Young Masters, please proceed," Qi Qingsi said calmly.
"With the Earth Mother’s invitation, how could we dare refuse?" Xuan Du Ancient Immortal chuckled loudly, riding his blue ox toward the Earth Mother temple.
Qi Qingsi, the Divine Ancestor, and the Demon Ancestor coldly glanced at him.
Xuan Du Ancient Immortal paid no mind.
He rode his blue ox leisurely into the Earth Mother temple.
"Let’s go!"
Immortal Daoist gritted his teeth and flew toward the temple after him.
The others filed in one by one.
Within the vast temple, it was completely empty save for a single Dao fruit floating mid-air.
At the very front of the hall hung a lifelike portrait.
The person in the painting was a woman.
Clad in a plain gown, with delicate eyebrows, a graceful nose, and vermilion lips, she possessed a breathtaking beauty that seemed moments away from stepping out of the canvas.
"The Ninth Young Master…"
Lin Qianmo murmured.
As someone who had once glimpsed him, she was naturally familiar with the Ninth Young Master.
"This humble old man Xuan Du, by the command of the Second Young Master, has specially come to pay respects to the Ninth Young Master."
Upon entering the Earth Mother temple, Xuan Du Ancient Immortal dismounted his ox, adjusted his robe and cap, and reverently bowed toward the portrait, his deep salute bringing him low to the ground.