Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 182 The Shock of the Immortal Emperor

The Immortal Emperor's homeland is only a part of the Immortal Realm, and it is also the part closest to the human universe. Most of the existing paths to immortality lead to this part of the Immortal Realm.

However, since it is merely an incomplete fragment of the Immortal Realm, at most only a few True Immortals can be born within it. This was the conclusion Duan De reached after entering the Immortal Realm, based on the actual situation there.

Of course, this refers to immortality in terms of cultivation level. If we consider lifespan, even fragments of an immortal realm would be enough to grant a considerable number of cultivators near-immortality.

After all, in the ancient immortal era, anyone with the level of Nangong Zheng could truly fight for a lifetime of immortality and directly ascend to the Immortal Realm; some could even achieve immortality in the Immortal Realm simply by reaching the level equivalent to a saint in the present day. Although this is just a severely damaged fragment of the Immortal Realm, it still contains ample substances for longevity.

Therefore, although the Undying Emperor came from the Immortal Realm, the strongest beings he had ever encountered were actually only True Immortals, and even those came from other forces. His own Immortal Phoenix Clan had already declined, and even its strongest members had not reached the True Immortal level.

As the individual with the strongest talent and bloodline in the Phoenix Clan for countless years, the Undying Emperor also shoulders the mission of restoring the Phoenix Clan to its former glory. Furthermore, he harbors the grand ambition of surpassing his ancestor, one of the Ten Fiends, and restoring the Immortal Realm.

His life was supposed to be like this: constantly growing within the fragments of the Immortal Realm, eventually becoming an immortal, and then exploring other fragments of the Immortal Realm to try and repair it. This is basically the path taken by all the top geniuses throughout the countless millennia since the Immortal Realm was shattered.

But this void rift completely changed his life. All his plans to revitalize his race and restore the Immortal Realm were ruined. Not only could he not return, but he could not even protect himself.

The Immortal Emperor was horrified as he looked at the drastically changed scene before him. He naturally realized that what had just happened was not an accident, but a deliberate act; someone had used great supernatural powers to capture him from afar.

But how could the natives of such a bleak world possess such methods?

After a moment's thought, he realized that no one in his clan possessed such abilities, including the clan leader. Could a true immortal truly be born in such a world?
This gave the Undying Emperor a glimmer of hope. He secretly resolved that if the other party was willing to help him return to the Immortal Realm, he would spare no effort. Even if the other party wanted the Phoenix Clan's inherited treasured techniques, he would accept it.

There's a saying that goes something like this: "I don't need to inherit from my ancestors; I will surpass them!" So what if the secret techniques are leaked? As long as I create something even more profound in the future, that's all that matters.

The Immortal Emperor thought to himself, secretly preparing himself to be sorry to his ancestors.

Of course, he also had many worries. After all, he was a pure-blooded Celestial Phoenix, a treasure trove from head to toe. Although the other party's cultivation level was far higher than his, and theoretically they wouldn't need him, if the other party wanted to study the Celestial Phoenix, he might end up being dissected.

But now that things have come to this, he has no chance to resist or escape, and can only accept it.

The Immortal Emperor composed himself and turned his gaze to the immortal mountain shrouded in chaotic energy. He discovered that it seemed to contain extremely faint traces of longevity substances, as if it possessed an extraordinary aura of immortality in this world of decline.

He became increasingly convinced that the master of this place must be an immortal.

Just then, a voice called out: "Come in."

Upon hearing this, the Undying Emperor trembled slightly. He took a deep breath and stepped into the Boundless Immortal Mountain. In just an instant, he was teleported back to the mountainside.

What came into his view was a young man shrouded in chaotic energy, dressed in a Daoist robe, sitting beside a celestial pool that seemed to be composed of chaotic energy. Following his gaze, the Undying Emperor saw a seed within it, faintly exuding immortal divinity and containing boundless vitality.

The Undying Emperor appeared outwardly respectful, but a thought flickered in his mind. The other party didn't seem to possess that aura of immortality; he should still be within the realm of humanity. Yet, for some reason, he vaguely felt that even the True Immortal he had once encountered didn't seem to be any superior to this mysterious person.

How is this possible? The realms of humanity and immortality are an insurmountable chasm. Even the strongest supreme being can probably only survive a single finger strike from a true immortal, and cannot possibly compare to them.

Moreover, the immortal pool likely contained seeds of divine herbs, yet the extraordinary aura it possessed seemed far beyond what any divine herb could possess. Then, he shifted his gaze slightly and discovered that the four immortal artifacts—the Immortal Bell, the Desolate Tower, the Bronze Immortal Palace, and the Qiankun Creation Tower—were absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.

What's going on? This terrifyingly powerful cultivator in the Human Realm actually possesses four Immortal Artifacts! This is more than the combined wealth of most forces in their Immortal Realm. Moreover, the forty-nine-story tower seems inextricably linked to the aura of this person before them. Could it be that he personally forged an Immortal Artifact?
Even True Immortals can't all forge Immortal Artifacts. How did you, a Supreme Being in the Human Realm, manage to do it? Who exactly is an Immortal?

It seems that the world is far more complex than he thought; the waters run deep.

The Immortal Emperor was slightly shocked by the human universe, and couldn't help but feel that his worldview was about to be overturned, but he remained calm and composed.

The Immortal Emperor, striving to compose himself, bowed without looking away and said, "Greetings, Senior. May I ask why you have summoned me here?"

This was Liang Yu's first time seeing the Immortal Emperor, and he had to admit that the Emperor was indeed exceptionally handsome in human form. With his striking good looks and extraordinary aura, he was practically a celestial being descended to earth.

Liang Yu asked, "You're from the Immortal Realm?"

The Undying Emperor respectfully replied, "Yes, Senior. I am Huang Tian, ​​a divine son of the Phoenix Clan from the Immortal Realm. May I ask your name, Senior?"

Liang Yu smiled slightly and said, "My Daoist name is Wuji. The cultivators in this world are kind enough to call me Wuji Heavenly Venerable. You can just call me Wuji."

The Undying Emperor frowned slightly. This title was truly arrogant; Heavenly Venerable was one thing, but this was even grander. However, considering his performance, which far exceeded the limits of normal human capabilities, the Undying Emperor understood. Thinking about it that way, the title was indeed quite fitting.

Liang Yu then asked, "What is the current state of the Immortal Realm?"

The Undying Emperor said, "Senior Wuji, our Immortal Realm is naturally peaceful and tranquil. All races and sects can focus on their cultivation, live in harmony, and not cause any trouble."

Liang Yu sighed, "That's so good? Then I really want to go and see it."

A secret joy rose in the heart of the Undying Emperor. Perhaps, someone of this level could simply take him home. Since he wanted to go to the Immortal Realm, that was perfect.

So he said, "If Senior Wuji wishes to go, I am willing to introduce you. My Phoenix Clan will act as your host and take you to visit the various clans in the Immortal Realm."

The Immortal Emperor was secretly delighted. Not only could he hitch a ride, but he might also gain a powerful ally for the Phoenix Clan. It was a win-win situation.

Liang Yu laughed and said, "You want me to take you back to the Immortal Realm?"

Seeing that his thoughts had been seen through, the Immortal Emperor immediately said, "Senior Wuji, I only wish to invite you to visit my Phoenix Clan. I have no other intentions whatsoever."

Liang Yu said, "I would like to go, but unfortunately I can't."

Upon hearing this, the Undying Emperor felt a sense of foreboding. They couldn't go? Was this place really that far from the Immortal Realm?

(End of this chapter)