Changsheng: My experience in patrolling the liver

Chapter 639 Becoming an Immortal! (Two Chapters Combined)

"That's only half right." The voice of the light and shadow suddenly became somewhat helpless.

"I did seal the Star Devourer Dragon, but I didn't sacrifice myself. It's just that I was powerless to kill this ferocious beast that broke in from the primordial world at the time."

Later, I heard that there were immortals in the primordial world, so I used the abilities of the Star-Devouring Dragon to go there. Before I left, I specifically told the others what to do.

The light and shadow tell the story of Emperor Yuan's past, which differs greatly from folk tales and historical records of the imperial family.

Even the personality manifested by this remnant soul of Emperor Yuan was quite different from the Emperor Yuan that Song Changming had imagined.

He lacked the supreme majesty of an emperor who reigned for millennia, but gained a more approachable air, and often spoke in a tone more like that of an ordinary human uncle.

“But now ten thousand years have passed,” Song Changming asked, expressing his doubts.

Even though Emperor Yuan was still alive after sealing the Star-Devouring Dragon, it has been more than 10,000 years since then.

Ten thousand years have passed, is Emperor Yuan still alive?

"Didn't I mention that there were immortals in the primordial world? I became an immortal." Emperor Yuan said frankly, without any intention of hiding anything.

Ordinary humans do not have such a long lifespan that can last for eternity, but it is different after becoming an immortal.

Immortals possess lifespans nearly equal to those of demons; while they may not live as long as the heavens, they are no longer so prone to dying of old age.

Song Changming was speechless for a moment.

Emperor Yuan spoke in a nonchalant tone, as if becoming an immortal was a trivial matter.

"The process of seeking immortality is certainly not easy. I also went through a lot of hardships, plus a bit of luck, before I finally obtained the immortal fruit."

The remnant soul of Emperor Yuan seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, explaining to Song Changming.

"My divine sense doesn't have much time left. Why don't you tell me about the situation of the Nine Provinces and the human race after I leave?"

Song Changming nodded and recounted to Emperor Yuan the rise and fall of the entire human race over ten thousand years.

Upon hearing that the ancient Yuan Kingdom had fallen apart and the human race was left with only three states to contend with various alien races, and was nearly wiped out, Emperor Yuan fell silent, lost in thought.

"And now? Judging from your tone, the human race's situation should have improved by now," Emperor Yuan asked.

"With the unification of the Nine Provinces, the ancient abyss will be rebuilt, and the human race will dominate the world!" Song Changming replied.

Humanity is indeed at its zenith now, and no demon race dares to provoke them.

Especially those demons who are hostile to humans, they have no choice but to hide in dark corners under the repeated searches and encirclements of humans, and dare not show their faces under the overwhelming power of humans.

In today's world, the only non-human races that can live and thrive peacefully are those that remain neutral or are friendly to humans.

"So, there must be someone who led the human race to rise again, and that person must be you," Emperor Yuan said.

Upon learning that the human race had overcome past crises and low points, he seemed relieved, and his tone softened considerably.

It's clear that even after ten thousand years, and even after becoming an immortal, this Yuan Emperor still cares about the human race of yesteryear.

As for Song Changming being the one who led the rise of the human race, that's not hard to guess.

After all, he could tell at a glance that Song Changming's cultivation level had already surpassed the limit of a Grandmaster.

Just like him back then, he belongs to a class of unparalleled powerhouses in this world.

Song Changming did not deny this.

After all, it is a fact. Without him, the human race would not have been able to reclaim the Nine Provinces, and even the three provinces they managed would have been in a precarious state.

It was his appearance that allowed him to single-handedly slay those numerous demon kings, thus solidifying the victory of the human race.

After a conversation, the light and shadow gradually dimmed, showing signs of fading away.

"What's your name?"

After feeling reassured about the situation of the human race, his attention turned to Song Changming, a powerful junior.

"Song Changming."

As soon as Song Changming finished speaking, Guangying suddenly reached out and pointed, and a glimmer of light floated in front of him.

After a moment's thought, Song Changming reached out and accepted the faint light.

"I can't return to this little world. If you ever come to the Primordial Land, contact me with this light. I will come looking for you, and I can help you out if you need anything." As the Emperor Yuan spoke, the light and shadow gradually dissipated.

He knew that someone like Song Changming, whose strength had transcended everything in the world, would never be willing to stay here any longer.

Just as a dragon could not live with a school of fish in a fish tank forever, Emperor Yuan undoubtedly felt the many constraints involved.

In particular, Song Changming confirmed the matter of becoming an immortal with him, and he believed that one day, Song Changming would meet him in the vast and boundless starry sky and sea.

"I couldn't kill that Star-Devouring Dragon back then, and now that it has been sealed for ten thousand years, its strength must have declined. Keeping it alive is always a major hidden danger. If possible, it would be best to kill it before leaving."

After saying this, Emperor Yuan's light and shadow completely dissipated.

Without the remnant soul of the Abyss Emperor to provide support, if the Star Devouring Dragon were to break its seal again, only Song Changming would be able to stop it.

As Emperor Yuan said, Song Changming should indeed consider killing the Star-Devouring Dragon.

Of course, that would only be possible if you were absolutely certain.

He would never be so arrogant in the face of that Star-Devouring Dragon again; today was a lesson learned.

In addition, the matter of becoming an immortal mentioned by Emperor Yuan truly inspires endless imagination.

For Song Changming, it wasn't just about becoming an immortal; the primordial world was even more interesting to him.

However, how to get there is also a problem.

The reason why Emperor Yuan was able to go there was because the arrival of the Star-Devouring Dragon broke the world barrier. After Emperor Yuan sealed the Star-Devouring Dragon, he used it to go to the primordial world.

Song Changming did not want to go in the same way.

After all, the Star-Devouring Dragon broke through the world barrier, which also attracted the invasion of many extraterrestrial monsters, thus bringing about the cataclysmic disaster.

If he doesn't want calamity to befall him, he must find another way.

Song Changming lingered in the abyss for a long time, his thoughts wandering, until Emperor Yun arrived with a group of Grandmaster-level experts.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?" Upon seeing Song Changming emerge from the abyss, Emperor Yun breathed a sigh of relief; at least the worst-case scenario had not occurred.

The Star-Devouring Dragon did not break free of its seal, and Song Changming, as the ruler of the Nine Provinces, remained unharmed.

"Today was indeed a bit dangerous, but thankfully everything is alright now." Song Changming recounted what had just happened.

When they learned that Song Changming had seen the remnant soul of Emperor Yuan, these grandmasters were only slightly surprised.

But when they learned that Emperor Yuan was still alive, they could no longer hide their shock.

The primordial earth, where immortals were born.
Song Changming did not hide anything and told everyone the truth.

If these words had come from someone else, these elderly folks would certainly not have believed a word of them.

But since this came from their Emperor Wu, its authenticity is beyond doubt.

"I think it's best not to spread this matter, lest it cause unrest," Song Changming reminded everyone at the end.

Emperor Yun and the others all agreed.

Such important matters should indeed only be circulated within the circles of a select few grandmasters; there's no need to make them known to everyone.

Otherwise, the allure of a primordial land and the promise of immortality would undoubtedly tempt countless whimsical martial artists to act foolishly and do absurd things. Even some grandmasters with less steadfast resolve might be influenced by this news and, for the sake of that faint hope of immortality, go to extremes.

Without the strength of a Grandmaster, standing at the pinnacle of martial arts, it is impossible to even begin to grasp the path to immortality.

As they were talking, Song Changming suddenly felt a jolt of energy. The little divine soul figure in the Nether Sea sat cross-legged on the divine steps, and his soul power surged abnormally.

Immediately afterward, a flash of inspiration struck Song Changming.

Song Changming was taken aback at first, then his heart leaped with joy.

A blessing in disguise! A blessing in disguise!

The fourth bottleneck of the Witch God Soul, which he had been unable to break through for so long, was finally overcome by the tribulation caused by the Star Devouring Dragon, and he finally got the opportunity for the transformation of his God Soul!
"There is one more thing. Now that the Nine Provinces are stable, it is no longer appropriate for us to continue to call ourselves emperors. According to the old system of the Ancient Yuan Kingdom, it would be more appropriate to abolish the emperors of the provinces and demote them to kings of the provinces. There is only one emperor to rule over all the lands." Emperor Yun said at this time.

This was no small matter, so even if Song Changming neglected state affairs, he still needed to report to Song Changming and obtain his approval.

The fact that he took the initiative to propose weakening the power of the various state kings, so that only Song Changming could be emperor, did not surprise the other grandmasters present. Instead, they stroked their beards and thought it was reasonable.

Ancient systems must be followed. Since there is a unified ruler over the nine provinces, no matter how powerful a local authority is, it is no longer permissible to use the emperor's name.

Song Changming glanced at Emperor Yun in front of him, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Have you mentioned this matter to the other eight?"

The other eight he referred to were naturally the other emperors who ruled over the eight states.

This weakened not only Emperor Yun, but also the power of the emperors of other states.

It's not enough for Emperor Yun to agree alone; the other eight also need to nod in agreement.

Otherwise, the human race might develop rebellious intentions as soon as it is unified.

"Yes," Emperor Yun nodded.

"They all agreed."

Upon hearing this, Song Changming nodded and said, "Since you have already made a decision, then let's do it this way."

He won't interfere too much with these people's governance policies.

Since you've decided to delegate power, then delegate it completely.

In this way, even if he were to leave in the future, the human race would not fall into chaos because of him.

"I will be in seclusion in Shuangzhou for a period of time, the duration of which is uncertain."

"The defense of this abyss needs to be strengthened to prevent a repeat of today's events," Song Changming continued.

Although this sealing formation has been completely repaired by the remnant soul of Emperor Yuan.

But who knows if the Star-Devouring Dragon's divine consciousness still lurks in the shadows, constantly threatening the sealing array of the abyss.

“I’ll take over. From now on, we old folks will take turns guarding it,” Hua Cangtian said before Yun Di could speak.

Several of the previous guards had encountered misfortune, so only these grandmasters could strengthen the guard.

This was undoubtedly a troublesome matter for them, who had always lived in seclusion.

However, considering the immense threat posed by the Star Devourer Dragon, they had no choice but to step forward and take responsibility in this matter.

“That’s excellent.” Song Changming nodded in agreement.

He acknowledged the strength of these older generation grandmasters.

Dealing with just one of the Star-Devouring Dragon's divine senses shouldn't be a problem.

……

Above the star-studded sky, nine suns and nine moons coexisted, and boundless spiritual energy was born from these nine suns and nine moons, spreading their radiance to all parts of the world.

Besides the most eye-catching nine suns and nine moons, there are countless stars scattered throughout.

If you look closely, you can also find human figures and magnificent palaces on these stars of all sizes.

On one of those emerald green stars, in one of those palaces with green tiles and white bricks.

A white-robed man with an ethereal air wore a slightly amused expression.

"How interesting, another promising talent has emerged from this old land."

Outside the hall, a child's innocent voice could be heard.

"Heavenly Venerable, the Hall of Worshiping Immortals is now open."

Upon hearing this, the man in white rose gracefully, and the palace doors opened without wind, allowing him to step outside the palace.

"Has another hundred years passed?"

The man in white gazed at the bursts of blue and green light outside the palace, which seemed like a light veil draped over the entire starry sky.

Cultivation knows no time, and this is even more true after becoming an immortal; a hundred years pass in the blink of an eye.

What does a thousand years or ten thousand years even mean?

"Greetings, Heavenly Venerable." The young boy outside the hall bowed respectfully, his hands forming a ritual seal as he paid his respects.

"Let's go, let's see which wild creatures from the mountains and fields will be able to gain a chance to become immortal beings this time." The man in white smiled, his tone calm, like a gentle breeze and warm sunshine.

"From this day forward, the Nine Provinces shall abolish the system of provincial emperors and, following ancient customs, appoint provincial kings."

"Every year on the fifteenth of June, designated as Emperor's Day, the provincial king shall lead his officials and ministers to pay homage to Emperor Wu, and the common people shall go to the Temple of Emperor Wu for pilgrimage."

"A martial arts competition will be held before the emperor, once every ten years. The top ten will be granted an audience with the emperor, and the top three will receive rewards from the emperor."

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Yuncheng was formerly Yundicheng, but now that the state imperial system has been abolished, the "imperial" title of Yundicheng has been removed.

Official notices were issued and spread throughout the streets and alleys.

In front of each announcement, a crowd gathered, peering at the important matters listed on it.

"Grandpa, what is a state emperor? What are ancient systems?"

An eleven or twelve-year-old boy looked at the official announcement and asked with a puzzled expression.

"The Emperor of the State is our Emperor, and the ancient system is the system of the past," a somewhat thin old man explained to his grandson with his hands behind his back.

"In the past system, the position of Emperor belonged only to the eternally powerful Emperor Qian Gu Yuan, while those who assisted the Emperor in governing the nine provinces were called the province kings."

The old man was clearly a learned man, and knew quite a lot.

"Grandpa, I understand. Now that we have the Holy Emperor Wu again, His Majesty can only revert to being a state king," the little boy said after a moment's thought.

"That's right." The old man patted his grandson's head and nodded with a smile.

"Then what does 'Di Ri' mean?" the child continued.

"It's so that we can remember Emperor Wu's great achievements. My child, this is very important. Without Emperor Wu, there would be no human race today!" the old man said earnestly.

It's clear that his feelings for Emperor Wu were stronger than those of most people.

The more one knows, the more one understands the important significance of Emperor Wu to the human race in the past, and the more one admires and respects him.

(End of this chapter)