Covering the Sky: I am the King of Men, and I rule over the rise and fall of all heavens.

Chapter 8 None are good things
Jiang Bai was a bit confused about the transaction request from the Celestial Venerable of Immortality, and didn't understand the other party's thinking at all.

However, after a moment's thought, Jiang Bai agreed to the application.

Jiang Bai's faith in God Wo connects with the Human King God statue that was taken away by the Immortal Tomb through the power of faith, and draws over the power of the Eternal Heavenly Venerable.

Points of light converged, and the figure of the Eternal Celestial Venerable with bronze skin appeared in the courtyard.

Looking at the Eternal Celestial Venerable, whose very projection exuded the agonizing aura of all living beings, Jiang Bai frowned slightly. This was no longer human.

"Fellow Daoist, you are exceptionally talented and skilled in cultivation. You have only been practicing Dao for a little over four thousand years, yet you have already created your own faith and divine self." A glint flashed in the eyes of the Eternal Life Celestial Venerable. This brat on the other side was too strong.

Jiang Bai curled his lip; he was too lazy to hide it, strength was strength.

"Celestial Venerable, please speak plainly."

Changsheng Tianzun was unperturbed by Jiang Bai's rudeness and calmly said, "Fellow Daoist, you make deals with all living beings, collecting the power of faith and the origin of all living beings. Perhaps you are also exploring the path to immortality."

When the words "becoming an immortal" were mentioned, a look of melancholy flashed in the eyes of the Celestial Venerable of Immortality. These two words have stumped countless people throughout history.

"I have come here today for two things. The first is to invite you to join the Immortal Mausoleum."

"I refuse," Jiang Bai said impatiently.

It's normal that the Celestial Venerable of Longevity didn't take it seriously. Since entering the ancient era, their attempts to invite emperors from the forbidden zone have never been successful. Whether it was Fuxi and Nuwa in the early days or Amitabha Buddha later on, they all refused.

Only a few, like Stone Emperor, joined the restricted area.

"The second thing, on my personal behalf, is that I would like to make a private deal with you, fellow Daoist."

"Okay," Jiang Bai agreed immediately.

A strange light flashed in the eyes of the Celestial Venerable of Immortality. It was unbelievable that he was so straightforward; in the past, the other party would always refuse outright.

After all, many great emperors and ancient rulers acted as if they were invincible and didn't know how to communicate.

"Tell me, what do you want? What can you give me?" Jiang Bai asked directly.

"I would like to exchange a Nine-Turn Immortal Pill with you, fellow Daoist." The Celestial Venerable of Longevity was somewhat excited. Although he had taken this pill before, it no longer had much effect on him, but it could still improve his condition.

"I only have one, which I found at the Lingbao Tianzun's Life Spring," Jiang Bai resolutely refused.

The Celestial Venerable of Immortality was immediately disappointed, as he thought Jiang Bai had collected the materials and refined a batch himself.

Hopes were dashed.

"I would like to learn from your experience in exploring the path to immortality. I wonder what the Celestial Venerable desires?" Jiang Bai asked, seeing that the Celestial Venerable of Immortality remained silent.

Although the opponent was a supreme being in a forbidden zone who had devoured countless people, Jiang Bai did not think that the opponent's experience was useless.

Especially the experience of the Celestial Venerable of Longevity, who developed the secret formula of the character "者" (Zhe), is even more important.

Perhaps it can extend lifespan.

"What would you like to exchange, fellow Daoist?" The Celestial Venerable of Longevity didn't mince words. Since they were here to make a deal, it was best to be straightforward.

"News about the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill." Jiang Bai's lips curled into a smile.

The eyes of the Eternal Life Celestial Venerable burst forth with boundless light: "Fellow Daoist, is what you say true?"

With a chuckle, Jiang Bai continued, "Of course, it all depends on whether you dare to do it."

After a moment's thought, the Celestial Venerable of Immortality emitted a ray of light from his forehead and tossed it to Jiang Bai.

"This is my sincerity, and it contains my understanding of the path to immortality."

"As expected of the Celestial Venerable." Jiang Bai immediately flattered him.

"In the ancient Emperor Mountain of the Primordial Races, the Undying Emperor's wife, the Undying Empress, is sleeping. There is a high probability that the Undying Emperor's Nine-Turn Immortal Pill is there."

"Besides, the Undying Queen has another follower, who is an alternative Daoist like the Great Accomplished Holy Body."

"That guy is a deadbeat simp. If we can't kill the Empress, she will definitely come to our rescue. Even if we can't find the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, we can still kill him and devour him and her."

A moment of silence flashed in the eyes of the Eternal Celestial Venerable. He hesitated. The news was probably true, because it involved the Undying Emperor, but it also meant that he would most likely have to confront the Undying Emperor.

That guy was a cunning old fox; nobody knows if he's still alive.

Moreover, there's an Undying Daoist running around outside, meaning there are too many people to fight now. Furthermore, for him, each emergence into the world comes at a huge price, easily leading to a situation where the gains don't outweigh the losses.

Jiang Bai grinned: "Heavenly Venerable, if you want to hunt down that unconventional Daoist, I can help you."

He could really help, because he also wants a piece of the pie.

The current speed at which the essence of immortality is condensed from all living beings in the universe is too slow. At present, it is difficult to accumulate enough for him to undergo a transformation in tens of thousands of years.

The condensation of chaotic blood is also too slow.

Why not take a crooked path and hunt down some people to speed things up?

If you're lucky enough, you might even be able to hunt down the newly emerged Celestial Venerable and the elusive Immortal Daoist.

In that case, even if he doesn't accumulate enough immortal essence, he'll be close enough to live a third life, which would greatly increase his chances.

Is it not a good thing to treat allies as prey?

Jiang Bai could only say one thing: the Eternal Life Celestial Venerable is a sinner who devours all living beings, so why should he feel guilty about killing him?

A resolute glint flashed in the eyes of the Celestial Venerable of Immortality: "If you are willing to take action, then I agree. Let's take a gamble."

Each time he devours beings in the universe, he increases their "resistance," so he has to devour them twice as much next time.

Initially, extending life required only trillions, then quadrillions, and now trillions are needed.

Therefore, it's best to avoid devouring things as often as possible.

Hunting down an unconventional cultivator like the Great Accomplished Holy Body, or even more so, hunting down the current emperor, would allow him to live even longer.

As for whether this behavior of hunting down allies is inappropriate, the Eternal Celestial Venerable can only say that he is already the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone, so why does he need to care about face?

"I hope we can have a pleasant collaboration, Heavenly Venerable."

"I hope we have a pleasant collaboration, King."

Both Jiang Bai and Changsheng Tianzun wore sincere smiles.

The two quickly finished dividing up the "spoils of war".

If the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill is found, it belongs to the Celestial Venerable of Longevity. No matter how many enemies appear, the blood essence gained will be split 50/50, and the rare treasures will belong to Jiang Bai.

If the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill is not found, the Celestial Venerable of Longevity will take the lion's share of the collected blood essence, while the rare treasures will belong to Jiang Bai, and the Celestial Venerable of Longevity will compensate Jiang Bai with some more treasures.

The research experience of the Celestial Venerable of Immortality on the Path to Immortality was all attributed to Jiang Bai.

Later, the Celestial Venerable of Immortality returned to the Immortal Mausoleum. He still needed to persuade some fellow Daoists to join the battle and increase their chances of winning.

Furthermore, the Celestial Venerable of Longevity needed to consult with some people in the Primordial Ancient Mine to confirm their attitude.

There was no other way; the Undying Emperor was a god of all the ancient races, and some of the ancient emperors in the Primordial Mine had worshipped him in their youth.

Jiang Bai then began to adjust his state; when it comes to fighting, you definitely have to be in your best condition.

Three months later, the five quasi-emperors stepped out of the Immortal Mausoleum and headed straight for Purple Mountain in the northern region of the Eastern Wilderness, amidst the shocked gazes of many sects in the Big Dipper.

That place is a sacred mountain revered by all ancient races, and is known as the Ancient Emperor Mountain.

It is also the legendary dojo of the immortal emperor.

However, it was overthrown by the Fighting Saint Emperor at the end of the Primordial Era.

On Mount Sumeru, Jiang Bai looked at the five quasi-emperors with a smile on his lips and muttered to himself, "Should I go find some subordinates? I can't do everything myself."

After saying that, Jiang Bai laughed again: "Let's forget it. With my bad luck, my subordinates might turn around and stab me. It's safer to use the God of Faith."

As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling sword light sliced ​​through Purple Mountain, and the powerful sword energy soared into the sky, cutting down the meteorite from beyond the realm.

Many sages within the Big Dipper were startled by this scene. Some knowledgeable sages said with solemn expressions, "It's the aura of an emperor. Activate the protective formation and prepare to evacuate the Big Dipper."

If an imperial war were to break out, they would immediately flee, fearing being killed by the aftershocks.

(End of this chapter)