Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 165 Immortal Treasure Map

The Primordial Celestial Venerable asked, "Is there another way to leave this world?"

Liang Yu said, “I once continued to explore at the end of an abandoned path to immortality, and thus sensed a strange world near the vast universe. This world contains a small amount of longevity substances that can greatly increase our lifespan. If we enter it, living for at least a million years is not a problem. During this long period of time, we can continuously cultivate and improve, and eventually become true immortals.”

"Moreover, if you have the correct coordinates, you can also enter the Immortal Realm from this strange world, although the conditions are more demanding."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable was startled. Could there be such a secret in the path to immortality? Before he attained enlightenment, he had actually encountered an abandoned path to immortality and obtained two rare items from it, but he would study them later, since his desire to learn about immortality was at its greatest at this moment.

So he continued, "What about those transformations in each lifetime, becoming immortals in the mortal world? Although I know that transformation can bring about a qualitative change in oneself, I don't really understand how to become an immortal through this."

Liang Yu said, "After undergoing transformations in the mortal realm time and again, you will become stronger and live longer. Eventually, after breaking through a certain limit, you will reach a state where you can autonomously generate longevity substances, thus becoming immortal in the mortal world and untouched by the passage of time. In this state, you can become a mortal immortal."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable couldn't help but ask, "How many lifetimes does this method of transformation require?"

Liang Yu sighed, "It varies from person to person. According to my estimation, seven transformations are about enough without the elixir of immortality or the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill."

This is inferred from Ye Fan's experience. While the actual situation is hard to predict, it should be roughly the same. After all, Ye Fan needed six transformations and one elixir of immortality to succeed in his eighth incarnation at the Heavenly Emperor level. For others, not reaching the Heavenly Emperor level in one incarnation means they started from a lower point than Ye Fan and needed more methods of transformation.

Of course, the primary goal of a mortal immortal is to achieve immortality, not to increase combat power. Therefore, perhaps others could also attain the true meaning of immortality in the mortal world through six transformations. Liang Yu's estimate of seven transformations is a conservative estimate.

Yuanshi Tianzun was also astonished when he heard this number: "Seven transformations? No wonder I have never heard of anyone ascending to immortality in the mortal world."

Liang Yu shook his head and said, "It's not that no one has succeeded. The founder of the prehistoric ancient heavenly court, the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, succeeded."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable was slightly taken aback. After all, the Desolate Emperor had long since faded into obscurity, with little known about him beyond the establishment of the Heavenly Court and the leaving behind of the Desolate Tower. However, it was not surprising that such a person could become a mortal immortal.

He asked, "Fellow Daoist, how is your progress now?"

Even though he had attained enlightenment and become the Primordial Celestial Venerable, the opponent's strength remained unfathomable, making it difficult for him to see through him. It seemed that there was still a vast gap between them. Originally, he had a sense of pride in being invincible, but now that pride had unknowingly vanished.

Liang Yu said, "I am now in my fourth life, but I have not yet used the elixir of immortality or the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill."

The Primordial Celestial was shocked. The other party was already so powerful, and had even forged a celestial artifact, yet he was only in his fourth incarnation. This showed that the path to immortality in the mortal world was indeed unattainable.

However, he felt relieved. Now that the path ahead was clear, he could act with purpose and didn't have to spend a lot of time trying things out.

He said, “Fellow Daoist Wuji, before I attained Dao, I discovered these two immortal treasures in a collapsed and broken path to immortality. I wonder if you can see their secrets?”

As he spoke, the Primordial Celestial Venerable took out two celestial treasures from his Sea of ​​Wheels. One was a green bronze cauldron, which he had refined into an ultimate divine weapon, exuding an inexplicable near-celestial aura. The other was a celestial diagram, engraved with countless stars. He pointed to the cauldron and said, "The material of this item is unknown, but it is even more precious than celestial gold. The other item is also made of a mysterious material, and the pattern on it must hold a secret, but I have not yet been able to investigate it in detail."

Isn't this the Cauldron of All Things and the Immortal Treasure Diagram? However, at this time, the former has not yet become an immortal artifact, and the latter only has the frontal design. It seems that the Primordial Celestial Venerable truly lives up to his reputation as the former Emperor Venerable; he indeed possesses great fortune.

Liang Yu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Fellow Daoist, it seems you truly have a destiny with immortals. The material of that cauldron is not of this world; it may come from the Immortal Realm. If you use it to refine artifacts, it will be easier to create immortal artifacts than ordinary immortal metal. As for the secrets contained within the latter item, they are exactly what our grand plan requires."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable put away the Cauldron of All Things Origin, leaving only the Immortal Treasure Diagram. He said, "What secrets does this object hold that are related to your grand plan, fellow Daoist?"

Liang Yu said, "Do you still remember that strange world? To enter the Immortal Realm from the strange world, you not only need three mortal immortals, but also the correct coordinates. This map contains not only the imprint of the mortal universe, but also a void map of the Immortal Realm. In other words, with this map, you will have the correct coordinates to enter the Immortal Realm from the strange world."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable was slightly surprised and said, "Is this really the case? Then we can study this diagram together and decipher this secret from it."

It was only through the joint research of Ye Fan and the Ruthless Man in later generations that this secret was discovered. Therefore, even if Liang Yu knew what was inside, he still needed to study it carefully to find out the details. This was exactly what Yuanshi Tianzun wanted to say.

However, the two of them alone were not enough to handle this matter. Therefore, Liang Yu had already notified the Celestial Venerable of Morality, the Celestial Venerable of Spiritual Treasure, and the Venerable of the Underworld. They are now on their way.

Liang Yu said, "This matter is not urgent for now. There are three more fellow Daoists on their way, who will arrive soon. Moreover, there is someone among them whom you wish to see."

Yuanshi Tianzun was taken aback. There were three more fellow Daoists? For Wuji Tianzun to address them in such a way, they must be senior figures who had embarked on the path of transformation.

What happened? I thought I was invincible after attaining enlightenment, but it turns out there's an unfathomable Wuji Heavenly Venerable, and three other hidden masters as well.

This isn't right. I'm the protagonist of this era. Once I attain enlightenment, I should dominate the world and be invincible. How come it seems I can't even hold onto being second in the world?

Thinking of this, the grand ambition of Yuanshi Tianzun to end the old era and usher in a new era, as well as his plan to re-establish the Heavenly Court, gradually faded from his mind.

But who is it that you want to see?
At this moment, two figures suddenly flashed through his mind: one was his master, the Great Virtue Immortal Duan De, and the other was the Underworld Lord whom he had sensed during the great calamity.

Wait, three fellow Daoists? When he was undergoing his tribulation, there were exactly four figures including the Limitless Heavenly Venerable. Could it be that the other three were the three he saw during his final tribulation?

If that's the case, then the Celestial Venerable of Morality, the Celestial Venerable of Spiritual Treasure, and the Lord of the Underworld are all still alive, undergoing transformation. However, if anyone in his era could continuously transform, it's very likely these few. Their achievements already surpass those of ordinary Dao-proving individuals. Therefore, it's not entirely surprising.

The thought of these familiar figures from his childhood about to appear before him filled Yuanshi Tianzun with complex emotions, leaving him unsure of his feelings.

(End of this chapter)