My son is about to break through.

When Gu Qingfeng stepped into the immortal realm again, he saw that only a few evil gods remained.

Most of these evil gods are not very powerful; they are cannon fodder in the evil god race and don't even have the right to retreat.

With a sweep of his divine sense, all the remaining physical bodies of the evil gods exploded and were instantly annihilated on the spot.

Before those evil gods could even scream, they turned into clouds of blood mist, staining the already dark red earth even deeper.

Immediately afterwards, the power of the Underworld was activated.

The turbid river swept across, turning all the evil spirits and ghosts into nourishment for the underworld.

These weak spirits struggled in the river for a moment before sinking completely, becoming part of the growing power of the underworld.

Looking at Huang Quan, who remained unchanged, Gu Qingfeng shook his head slightly.

Devouring the souls of these low-level evil gods has a negligible impact on the Yellow Springs, not even causing a ripple.

"These evil gods are fast enough to escape. I originally wanted to kill more, but it seems that won't be possible for now!"

Gu Qingfeng murmured to himself, his tone tinged with regret.

By now, Gu Qingfeng has already slain over a hundred evil gods from various immortal realms.

This number sounds huge, but in reality, most of the evil gods in these immortal realms had already evacuated, leaving behind only insignificant minor characters.

The power of a large number of evil god spirits has greatly enhanced Huang Quan's strength.

Unfortunately, it's still not quite back to its original state.

The battle 100,000 years ago took a heavy toll on Huang Quan, almost depleting all his previous reserves.

Although many more spirits have been replenished, it is still far from enough.

However, there was no way around it; the number of the hundred-odd evil gods in the Immortal Realm was far less than before, and their quality was also much worse.

Back in the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas, he slew many evil gods, including a large number of ordinary Heavenly Venerables and even quite a few who had reached the God Lord level.

These scattered evil gods are not even enough to fill a gap in the Yellow Springs.

However, Gu Qingfeng also knew that these were only temporary.

Once the news of my emergence from seclusion spreads, the Immortal God Kingdom will receive the message, and it won't be long before the Evil God Clan makes a comeback.

At that time, there was no need to worry about not being able to slay any evil gods.

Given the nature of the evil god race, they will never give up easily. When they gather their army again to attack, that will be the best time for Huang Quan to recover.

However, once they reach that point, the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty will face considerable pressure.

If the evil god clan launches a full-scale attack, they will surely mobilize more powerful warriors, making it a fierce battle.

Thinking of this, Gu Qingfeng looked at the Immortal Realm before him, where there were no evil gods left, and was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly stopped.

A strange unease rose from the depths of his heart, making him involuntarily become alert.

Suddenly, a majestic figure dressed in a purple imperial robe appeared before Gu Qingfeng.

The other person stood there quietly, as if they had existed there from the beginning, perfectly integrated with the entire void.

The other party stood with his hands behind his back in the void, already at the center of heaven and earth. His body exuded an aura of Dao that seemed to contain the changes of the world and the creation and destruction of the chaotic universe.

Around him, time and space seemed to lose their meaning, and the laws of the Great Dao gently surrounded him, like a subject facing a king.

His eyes shone with divine light, and when they fell upon Gu Qingfeng, the latter felt an overwhelming pressure.

That gaze seemed to pierce through all pretense, pointing straight to the essence, making Gu Qingfeng feel that all his secrets were exposed.

"immortal!"

This was the thought that popped into Gu Qingfeng's mind.

He had sensed this kind of aura before from that immortal god.

That kind of majesty that transcends everything and reigns supreme over all paths is something that no celestial being can imitate.

The aura emanating from before them was as unfathomable as that of the Immortal God.

Like two giant mountains whose peaks are invisible, you know they are very tall, but you can't tell which one is taller.

However, even someone at Gu Qingfeng's level would find it difficult to discern which of these auras was stronger.

The realm of immortal beings was beyond his comprehension, just as ants cannot comprehend the human world.

"Xuantian Immortal Emperor Gu Qingfeng!"

The immortal spoke slowly, his voice calm yet containing supreme majesty.

As the other party finished speaking, the Great Dao seemed to collapse and vanish, and the entire Immortal Realm void groaned, as if it could not withstand such terrifying power.

Gu Qingfeng cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Emperor Ziwei!"

Although he was facing an immortal being, his attitude remained neither humble nor arrogant.

"You recognize me?"

The immortal smiled calmly, but those words already revealed his identity.

The fact that Gu Qingfeng recognized him at a glance shows that the other party was not completely ignorant of the immortal existence of the human race.

Gu Qingfeng said, "The Heavenly Emperor is one of the few immortal Great Celestial Venerables among the human race. In addition, the Ziwei Immortal Court has provided a great deal of assistance to the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty in recent years. If I, a junior, am unaware of the Heavenly Emperor's identity, then I would be somewhat embarrassed to speak ill of him."

His answer was very appropriate, expressing both respect for the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor and clarifying the relationship between the Ziwei Immortal Court and the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty.

Over the years, if it weren't for the Ziwei Immortal Court's repeated assistance, the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty would probably have collapsed long ago.

"You're very good!"

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei looked at the person before him with a hint of approval in his eyes.

Few people could remain calm when they saw the immortal face.

Even a Nine Tribulations Celestial Venerable would feel apprehensive upon seeing an Immortal.

Because once one reaches the level of immortality, the level of life is beyond what ordinary celestial beings can compare to, and the pressure generated within is also extraordinary.

Just like mortals facing gods, the awe that comes from the instinct of life is uncontrollable.

But Gu Qingfeng was able to remain calm under his pressure, a truly rare quality.

More importantly, the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor could sense that the other party contained a mysterious power that did not belong to this level.

Gu Qingfeng asked, "What important matter has the Heavenly Emperor brought here this time?"

He was very curious as to why this immortal being of the human race would come to find him in person.

Logically speaking, given the status of the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor, there was absolutely no need for him to personally appear.

"I have long admired the name of the Xuan Tian Immortal Emperor, so I came here to see what makes this even more outstanding prodigy than the former Overlord so different."

Having met you today, I can see you are truly extraordinary!

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei spoke with a hint of admiration.

"Is that overlord Xiang Chu truly so extraordinary?"

Gu Qingfeng's expression shifted slightly.

He had heard the legend of Xiang Chu, the Hegemon-King, and knew that he was an exceptionally talented individual, but he didn't know the specifics.

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei nodded: "Before you appeared, Xiang Chu, the Overlord, was the number one genius of the human race. Even before an Immortal attained enlightenment, he might not have been a match for that person in a contest among those of the same realm."

His tone carried a hint of reminiscence, clearly indicating that he had a deep impression of that overlord.

"However, to attain immortality, one needs not only profound strength but also a stroke of luck. Only by seizing that mysterious opportunity can one truly attain enlightenment."

Otherwise, even with extraordinary strength, attaining immortality wouldn't be so easy!

"At least so far, I have not seen anyone who can directly attain immortality based solely on talent and background—"

At this point, the Heavenly Emperor Ziwei suddenly paused, looked at Gu Qingfeng, and changed the subject again.

"But nothing is absolute. Just because something hasn't happened before doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. Perhaps you will be the first person to break my understanding."

Your appearance has already shaken the evil god race.

"Over there in the Immortal Kingdom, there are also Immortals who are eager to make a move, but you can rest assured that although the human race has declined, there are still some Immortals among them."

As long as the immortals of our human race remain, the immortals of the evil god race will no longer be able to attack you.

These words clearly made Gu Qingfeng's expression relax.

Although he had already guessed that the immortals of the evil god race would not easily make a move, guesses are still just guesses.

Now that the Heavenly Emperor Ziwei has spoken so directly, Gu Qingfeng can finally put his mind at ease.

He could still believe in the guarantee of an immortal being.

Those who reach this level of existence have great influence over every word and action, and they do not make promises lightly.

Since the Heavenly Emperor Ziwei said so, it means that the human race has reached some kind of consensus on immortality.

Thinking of this, Gu Qingfeng couldn't help but ask, "However, this junior has a question, and hopes that the Heavenly Emperor can enlighten me!"

"What you want to ask is why the Purple Star Celestial Court is helping you, right?"

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei seemed to have anticipated his question and directly revealed his thoughts.

"The Heavenly Emperor is right!"

Gu Qingfeng nodded frankly. This question had troubled him for a long time. The Ziwei Immortal Court was different from other human forces; their assistance to the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty was unparalleled, which was quite unusual.

To this, the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor smiled calmly: "The reason the Ziwei Celestial Court is helping you is simply because you have shown sufficiently great potential, and in the future, you have the opportunity to become a top expert among the Celestial Venerables, and even have a sliver of hope that you are qualified to challenge for immortality."

"The Ziwei Immortal Court is naturally willing to lend a helping hand to such human prodigies."

However, the help that the Purple Star Immortal Court can provide is limited; whether one can truly reach the end depends on their own abilities.

"I originally thought that with your strength it would be difficult to destroy the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas, but I did not expect that you would surprise me in the battle against the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas."

To have reversed the fate of five top-tier God Lords at the Seventh Tribulation Realm and escaped from the clutches of an Immortal God Lord—such strength surpasses that of most Ninth Tribulation Great Heavenly Venerables.

"That is precisely why I have come to see you today!"

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei spoke calmly, without any attempt to conceal his true feelings.

At his level, there's no need to resort to those insincere and deceitful tactics.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng's expression immediately became clear.

He had been curious as to why the Ziwei Immortal Court would support the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty, but now this explanation made sense.

Ultimately, it's because his abilities have been recognized.

Of course, Gu Qingfeng could also understand from the words of the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor.

Ordinary geniuses rarely catch the eye of the Purple Star Immortal Court.

If I hadn't demonstrated enough strength back then, the Ziwei Immortal Court probably wouldn't have cared too much.

But this is normal.

There are too many immortal realms. Even though human geniuses are rare, each immortal realm can produce one or two of them.

However, when all the immortal realms are combined, the number of so-called geniuses is countless, like a swarm of locusts crossing a river.

If the Ziwei Immortal Court were to lend a helping hand to every prodigy, it would be impossible for them to possibly attend to everyone, no matter how powerful they were.

Resources are limited and must be used wisely.

Therefore, only those who are outstanding enough among the many geniuses can truly win the favor of the Purple Star Immortal Court.

Moreover, the difficulty of gaining entry into an Immortal Eye is unimaginable.

After all, immortal beings have looked down upon countless ages and have seen far too many geniuses. Those who can earn their special attention are all true prodigies.

The fact that Gu Qingfeng was able to attract the attention of the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor and have the emperor come to see him in person speaks volumes about his extraordinary nature.

It should be noted that even many Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerables may never see an Immortal in their entire lives.

"Thank you for enlightening me, Heavenly Emperor."

Gu Qingfeng cupped his hands in a respectful gesture once more.

Regardless, the help Ziwei Immortal Court gave him was genuine, and he would remember that kindness.

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Gu Qingfeng once more, as if trying to see through him completely.

"Your path is still long, but what you need to do is grow up as quickly as possible. Even if you don't become immortal, you should at least have the strength to rival immortals. Only in this way can you protect yourself in the upcoming turmoil."

"turmoil?"

Gu Qingfeng looked slightly taken aback.

Instead of answering, the Heavenly Emperor Ziwei asked, "In recent years, evil gods have suddenly launched a large-scale invasion. You should be aware of the unusual activities involved, right?"

"I've heard a little about it!"

"This turmoil is because the evil god desires immortality and wants to undergo the tribulation of immortality."

The Immortal Tribulation is an immortal calamity.

If the Celestial Venerable can attain immortality, then once one steps into the realm of immortality, it is a path of no return.

Every immortal being faces a divine tribulation every 330 billion years. Those who survive it achieve greater strength; those who fail perish!

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei slowly spoke, and the secrets about immortality were now revealed to Gu Qingfeng.

Although Gu Qingfeng had heard about these things, his understanding of them was limited.

Now, coming from the mouth of the true immortal Ziwei Heavenly Emperor, the two statements are naturally different.

"But for immortals, such immortal tribulations are like a sharp blade hanging overhead. No matter how strong they are, they are not confident that they can successfully overcome the tribulation."

The evil god race has an immortal member who is about to face the Immortal Tribulation. That person, wanting to increase their chances of breaking through, intends to wage war, using the life essence of humanity as nourishment to pave the way for their own subsequent tribulation.

"Is this the root of the turmoil?"

Gu Qingfeng asked in a deep voice.

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei nodded, then shook his head.

“Yes, but also no!”

"What does the Heavenly Emperor mean by this?"

In this regard.

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei then asked, "Do you know how many immortals the two races have in the Endless Immortal Realm?"

"We hope the Heavenly Emperor will inform us."

"Among the evil god race, there are thirteen immortals, and among the human race, there are nine immortals. At the peak of the human race, there were twenty-four immortals existing at the same time."

But as time passed, many of the immortals perished, and now only nine remain! (End of Chapter)