Perfection: The Eastern Emperor Bell manifests, I am the Golden Crow Heavenly Emperor

Chapter 35 Invitation to the Ancient Realm
He looked at the primordial gate, his hands forming a spacetime seal, and layers of increasingly complex and robust spacetime restrictions surged forth like a tide.

The stone wall was completely sealed and hidden, and its surrounding spacetime coordinates were even distorted to some extent.

"This door should be sealed forever, and it must never be opened again unless absolutely necessary."

The Immortal King Wuzhong has made his conclusion.

The Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King, the True Dragon King, and others nodded in agreement, still feeling lingering fear.

The desire to explore the secrets of the Fallen Emperor had to be temporarily suppressed in the face of absolute danger.

The willow branches of the ancestral spirit swayed gently, conveying their thoughts.

"The source of darkness... has indeed always existed. Protecting this world is a long and arduous task."

Looking at the heavily sealed stone wall, Lu Xuan felt little regret, only vigilance.

The secrets of the Fallen Emperor Era and the origins of the Boundary Sea are certainly tempting, but only if one possesses the strength to deal with the terror that follows.

"It seems that peaceful days are really numbered."

He muttered to himself, his gaze seemingly piercing through the void once more, looking towards the boundless and dangerous Boundary Sea.

Although this trip to the ancient realm did not yield the expected opportunities, it did avert a potential catastrophe.

This also gave him a clearer understanding of his future enemies.

Improve your strength without delay!
At the same time that Lu Xuan and the giants of the ancient world were sealing the Primal Gate.

In the unknowable depths of the Boundary Sea, in an eternal darkness, something seemed to stir, in its slumber, with an extremely slight movement.

Even after the dangerous primordial gate was sealed, the atmosphere in the valley remained heavy.

The heavy topics of the Fall of the Emperor and the source of darkness hung over everyone's minds like dark clouds.

To dispel this oppressive atmosphere and to thank Lu Xuan for his crucial warning, Immortal King Wuzhong suggested that all fellow Daoists sit and discuss the Dao in this valley.

This suggestion was immediately met with a positive response from the crowd.

At their level, a high-level discussion and exchange is far more precious than any treasure.

Thus, in this secluded valley, heavily fortified and sealed off.

Several beings standing at the pinnacle of the Immortal King realm, around the sealed stone wall, each manifested their Daoist aura, beginning this rare and grand Daoist discussion.

The Immortal King of No End was the first to demonstrate the true meaning of time and space. The phantom of the long river of time flowed from his fingertips, expounding the profound meaning of ending and destiny. It seemed that he could make all eternity vanish, and also freeze an eternal moment.

Although the Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King was not fully recovered from his injuries, he still mustered his strength and manifested six hazy Reincarnation Caves, demonstrating the profound truth of the alternation of life and death. The mysterious aura seemed to be able to draw people's primordial spirits into the cycle of reincarnation.

As the ancestral spirits swayed gently among the thousands of willow branches, their verdant divine radiance transforming into a hymn of life, expounding the path of purification and protection. The boundless vitality and the power to restrain darkness drew everyone's attention.

The True Dragon King roared with power and his dragon might was overwhelming, displaying his domineering ability to shatter the void and the ancient battle tactics passed down by the dragon race.

The immortal monk Wang chanted the true scriptures, and the Buddha's light shone everywhere, demonstrating the Zen principles of compassion for saving the world and unwavering mind. This subtly complemented the glorious sun way of the Golden Crow Clan.

Lu Xuan, on the other hand, evolved his own Great Dao, which merged with the Sun.

He did not manifest the Chaos Bell, but the chaotic energy and solar fire flowing naturally around him seemed to be creating a miniature universe, evolving earth, water, fire and wind, illustrating a supreme realm that encompasses all things.

His Dao encompasses both the sun's radiance and destruction, as well as the primordial chaos and the unknown, leaving the several well-informed giants present feeling profoundly enlightened and greatly benefiting them.

The Great Dao resonates, and wondrous phenomena unfold. Various distinct Dao principles collide and merge in the valley, sparking flashes of wisdom.

The crowd listened intently at times, spoke up to explain their own ideas, and clapped and praised each other's brilliant arguments.

This discourse lasted for several months, and every participant felt they gained a lot, had new insights into their own paths, and the gloom brought about by the Primal Gate had dissipated considerably.

As the discussion drew to a close, the atmosphere had become very harmonious.

The Immortal King of No End and the Immortal King of Six Paths of Reincarnation exchanged a glance. The Immortal King of No End spoke, looking solemnly at Lu Xuan:
"Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan, the Great Dao is profound and mysterious. Today, after discussing the Dao with you, I have come to realize that there are heavens beyond heavens. Your lineage, demeanor, and strength are truly admirable to us."

He paused, then his tone became even more sincere.

"Now, the foreign lands are eyeing us covetously, and the depths of the Boundary Sea hold unfathomable darkness. Though my Primordial Ancient Realm is small, it is the front line against the darkness, bearing the hopes of countless lives."

"Through this battle, we have come to realize that only by uniting with more like-minded people can we seize a glimmer of hope in this great world."

The Six Paths Reincarnation Immortal King took over the conversation, his voice weak but filled with utmost seriousness.

"Therefore, on behalf of the Primordial Ancient Realm, I solemnly invite you, fellow Daoist, to join my Ancient Realm, to jointly wield the power of this realm, and to jointly protect all living beings!"

Upon hearing this, the valley immediately fell silent.

The True Dragon King, the Immortal Monk King, and the Ancestral Sacrifice Spirit all looked at Lu Xuan with anticipation in their eyes.

This is undoubtedly an extremely prestigious invitation!
This means that Lu Xuan will directly become one of the highest rulers of the ancient world, on par with Wu Zhong and Liu Dao Lun Hui!

The Immortal King Wuzhong made a specific promise.

"If you agree, fellow Daoist, you may use the resources of the Ancient Realm at your leisure. I look forward to sharing with you the secrets of the core inheritances of the Ancient Realm, such as time and space, reincarnation, and life. Furthermore, I can honor you with the title of Eastern Emperor, placing you on equal footing with us, so that we may discuss all important matters of the Ancient Realm together!"

The throne of the Eastern Emperor!

Shared core heritage!

We shall jointly wield power over the same realm!
These conditions are undeniably generous and sincere!

That's enough to make any Celestial King's heart flutter!
Lu Xuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

He could feel the sincerity of the giants from the ancient world; this trust and high regard truly stirred something within him.

Joining the Ancient Realm means gaining a stable and powerful rear base, sharing the accumulated resources and knowledge over countless years, which is undoubtedly extremely attractive for exploring the Great Dao and dealing with future crises.

For a moment, he was indeed tempted.

However, after a moment of silence, the image of the newly grown Fusang Divine Tree in the Golden Crow Ancestral Land flashed through his mind, as did the deeper causal relationship between himself and the Boundary Sea that he needed to face and explore alone.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze clear and firm, and bowed to the Immortal King Wuzhong and the others, his tone apologetic yet undeniable:

"Thank you all for your kindness. I am deeply grateful for your sincerity."

He changed the subject.

"However, as the ancestor of the Golden Crow, I bear the heavy responsibility of the rise and fall of my clan, which I cannot relinquish. Moreover, my path lies in chaos and in the sun, requiring me to travel through the heavens, seek knowledge in all realms, and hone my skills in battle. I fear it will be difficult for me to remain in one realm for long."

He looked at everyone and said sincerely.

"Moreover, the Immortal Realm and the Ancient Realm are interdependent and mutually supportive. Although I, Lu, do not enter the Ancient Realm, my desire to resist darkness and fight against other realms is no different from yours. If the Ancient Realm is in trouble in the future, I, Lu, will definitely do my utmost to help! Heaven and earth can bear witness to this heart and will."

(End of this chapter)