Chapter 140: Eternal Life Real Person
Chapter 140: Eternal Life Real Person
The emergence of a Calamity-Bearing Human King in the Mortal Realm was something ordinary people could not sense, as they could not see it.
But for the Twelve World-Quelling True Immortals who were fiercely battling at the border between the Illusory Realm and the Mortal Realm, including all Phantasmal Aberrations, Evil Spirrits, Evil Immortals, even the newly advanced Demonic Lord Muan, and other mysterious figures with ambitions in the Mortal Realm, this was like hearing that the Zhongzhou Team had entered to save the market.
This was very significant.
It meant that among the dying Mortal Realm, finally a race of beings was willing to step up and take responsibility—well, this did not include the World-Quelling True Immortals. After they had crossed the tribulation and achieved grand completion, becoming True Immortals, they transcended this world. The reason they stayed to guard it was for greater benefits.
In the simplest terms, they were about to ascend to the Land of Infinite Vastness, so they needed to earn enough travel expenses, right?
You know, a poor family should prepare for a rich journey.
At home, everything is easy; outside, every step is difficult.
Also, it was for the development of their respective sects. If their disciples and followers did well, future tributes would not be lacking.
If their own sect’s legacy was cut off, expecting tributes? They could drink the northwest wind.
So this was why any powerful person aspiring to become a True Immortal and ascend to the Land of Infinite Vastness would try to establish their own sect.
For example, Zhao Qingxie’s Floating Cloud Sect actually branched off from the Jiuxuan Spirit Sword Sect.
And the Jiuxuan Spirit Sword Sect, in turn, branched off from the even more ancient Nine Heavens Cave Mystery Sect.
In short, when the Twelve World-Quelling True Immortals previously acted to suppress the world’s Fortune of Heaven and Earth, they could only be considered allies.
The true protagonists had to be the living beings of this Mortal Realm.
Now, Li Si, taking advantage of the collapse of the Sacred Raven Kingdom, using the Yunhua Law Seal to suppress an area of three thousand li, and finally gathering a population of five hundred thousand, actively seized the position of “protagonist” in this world.
All the World-Quelling True Immortals and all the enemies could see threads of Azure Fortune gathering from all directions—not just within the three thousand li, but actually from the entire world, the whole Mortal Realm. No one could stop it, and no force could prevent it.
Because at this moment, Li Si was the child of fortune, favored by heaven and earth.
These threads of Azure Fortune gathered together, like countless streams flowing into a great river, and hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea. In a very short time, at least one hundred thousand portions of Azure Fortune condensed at the Yunhua Sect’s headquarters.
The Yunhua Law Seal in Li Si’s hand uncontrollably flew over. With a booming sound, like a grand seal stamping down, like the rules of heaven and earth being redefined, like a new king ascending the throne.
The Yunhua Law Seal directly broke down into countless divine patterns, connecting with the rules of this world, and finally transformed into twelve Altars of Feng and Shan, on which azure pillars of light ignited, pointing straight to the sky.
Immediately after, a vast Divine Demon Seal formation slowly appeared, and the true forms of the Twelve Major Deities of Heaven and Earth also manifested. They were ten thousand zhang tall, like twelve door gods guarding the entrance to this Mortal Realm.
This world had finally activated its highest defense! It was also its optimal state, its most perfect defense.
“Seal!”
A huge, overwhelming divine pattern suddenly appeared, gathering unfathomable power to seal the sky. The Twelve True Immortals immediately felt their pressure reduced by half.
“Seal!”
Another huge divine pattern sealed the ground. Outside the unknown realms, an Unknown Deity/Demon roared in fury. The loophole was fixed; it could no longer invade easily every forty days.
“Seal!”
A third divine pattern appeared, sealing a certain part of the Illusory Void. Endless Mist was blocked, but in an instant, the divine pattern cracked everywhere and soon disintegrated.
“A mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating its own strength.”
A bizarre, unknown voice laughed.
Then, all the illusions disappeared, and the world returned to quiet. The previously precarious Mortal Realm defense line suddenly became stable.
All the World-Quelling True Immortals gathered in the Hall of Fate without prior agreement. They were all astonished and excited about today’s events. They had been preparing for their own demise, but now, they could live for at least another month.
“We should drink a big cup! We should drink a big cup!”
In the Hall of Fate, Tianjizi forgot about his dignity, slapping his thigh and shouting. Indeed, they had thought they were about to die, but were then told they could live for at least another month.
For these True Immortals, a month was enough time to do many things.
“Exactly. Before, I thought this Xu Changsheng from Yunhua Sect was too aloof and proud. I left him so many little notes, but he never replied once. Now it seems my own realm was insufficient. Fellow Daoist Eternal Life had been planning such a grand scheme all along—he actually intended to become the Calamity-Bearing Human King!”
Shendanzi also shouted excitedly.
“Indeed, Fellow Daoist Eternal Life is truly a model for our kind. With impeccable integrity, he turned the tide in times of crisis, single-handedly preventing the collapse of the heavens. I am not his equal.”
A bunch of True Immortals were shouting and screaming, piling on praise without restraint.
Even the strict Chisongzi did not hold back his praise.
The proud Jiuxuanzi could not help but hug Zhao Qingxie and shed tears, because they really could have died—body destroyed and Dao extinguished.
Only Zhao Qingxie was sorrowful.
She knew what was actually happening.
“Everyone, calm down. Now, Fellow Daoist Eternal Life, at the cost of sacrificing himself, has bought us at least a month. We must seize this opportunity. Have your disciples and followers attack the other major Puppet Kingdoms, striving to rescue more of the Human Race. If within a month, we can establish a few more kingdoms with five hundred thousand humans, we can share more of the pressure with Fellow Daoist Eternal Life.”
“Now is the time to strike back. If we can clear the Mortal Realm in this opportunity and establish a stable foundation, we can hold on for at least another thousand years.”
Herb Gatherer Xia Xiaowan loudly appealed, but this time, there was silence.
Finally, Tianjizi smiled wryly and said, “Attacking those Puppet Kingdoms is not a problem, but establishing a kingdom and becoming a Human King requires a vast amount of Fortune. My Tianji Sect is not up to the task. However, we can certainly capture a large city with a hundred thousand people.”
“Indeed, to become a Human King, the Land Deed Seal must be upgraded to the king level, which requires at least eight hundred and one portions of Azure Fortune. Although my Shendan Sect has accumulated some resources, in total, we have less than fifty portions of Azure Fortune—enough only to occupy a city and become a feudal lord.” Shendanzi also complained.
“Exactly. None of us have the resources of Yunhua Sect. They are the direct descendants of the Yunhua Immortal Sect. For the past thousand years, we were the ones holding the front line, and our reserves are exhausted. Now it’s Yunhua Sect’s turn to contribute. In short, founding a kingdom is impossible, but occupying a few cities is manageable.”
“Can we break down the Fortune of Heaven and Earth?” someone suddenly spoke—it was Feng Qianli, the only True Immortal from the Demon Tribe among the Twelve True Immortals.
Instantly, the Hall of Fate became extremely quiet.
“Haha, I was just saying, I meant no harm. Our Demon Tribe is also a race of this world—this is our own home. I just thought, instead of letting large amounts of precious Fortune of Heaven and Earth be eroded and devoured by those Void Monsters, why not use some to establish real empires in the Mortal Realm?”
“Fellow Daoist Feng, let’s not discuss this further. There is absolutely no possibility of that. The Fortune of Heaven and Earth is the most important foundation for maintaining this world. It absolutely cannot be lost!”
Herb Gatherer Xia Xiaowan said coldly.
Feng Qianli gave an embarrassed smile and did not speak again.
“There is one matter I have long wanted to bring up for everyone to discuss. Now that the situation has eased slightly, it’s a good time for all fellow Daoists to deliberate.”
Chisongzi suddenly spoke, then pointed at Li Si’s Idol of Fortune.
“This person occupies one of the Twelve Major Deities positions out of nowhere, but it does not benefit the overall situation. I suggest directly transferring this deity position to the Herb Gatherer. After all, the Herb Gatherer is currently exercising the deity’s authority, lacking only the title. Of course, this is just a suggestion, as doing so would allow the Herb Gatherer to operate without restrictions and lead us in holding the line to the greatest extent.”
“I second the motion!” As soon as Chisongzi finished speaking, the Demon Tribe True Immortal Feng Qianli was the first to agree.
Then two other True Immortals close to Chisongzi also chose to second.
“I disagree!”
Zhao Qingxie suddenly spoke, her face cold as frost.
But Chisongzi just chuckled and looked at Xia Xiaowan. “Herb Gatherer, you must be fair for all of us to trust and follow you. Just take today’s situation, for example—whose contribution is greater, that little brat Li Si, or Fellow Daoist Eternal Life of Yunhua Sect?”
“Fellow Daoist Eternal Life is now the Calamity-Bearing Human King. If he could also obtain one of the Twelve Major Deities positions, wouldn’t his situation be better?”
“Of course, we all understand that you seem to have a good personal relationship with this Li Si, but in matters of great right and wrong, you need to think twice!”
Hearing Chisongzi’s words, some True Immortals who previously had no strong opinion on the matter couldn’t help but nod. Yes, we cannot support Fellow Daoist Eternal Life in the Mortal Realm, but giving him a Major Deity position is something we should do.
How can a mere brat like Li Si be compared to our Fellow Daoist Eternal Life?
“I think it is acceptable.”
Tianjizi spoke, which meant the two World-Quelling True Immortals with good relations with him also took a stance.
“Ah, Comrade Kaoshan is not bad, but Fellow Daoist Chisong is right. Faced with such a matter of right and wrong, the deity position should be transferred to Fellow Daoist Eternal Life.” Shendanzi also agreed. Now it was 8 to 4.
“Wait, have you considered that this Xu Changsheng might not be a True Immortal. Would he be willing to let the Herb Gatherer manage the Idol of Fortune for him?”
Jiuxuanzi spoke up at this point.
“Haha, Fellow Daoist Jiuxuan worries too much. Looking at Fellow Daoist Eternal Life’s actions, each one is open and aboveboard. Would he care about such minor details? Most importantly, this Major Deity position would be very helpful to him in the Mortal Realm. If he absolutely refuses, we can discuss it again then.” Chisongzi smiled slightly.
This time, even Jiuxuanzi looked at Xia Xiaowan. As long as she agreed, Zhao Qingxie’s opposition would be meaningless.
But strangely, she remained silent at this moment.
“Very well, I will contact Fellow Daoist Eternal Life now. Speaking of which, it’s only because he has become the Calamity-Bearing Human King that I can even find him.”
Herb Gatherer Xia Xiaowan finally agreed. She made an immortal hand seal, and the Hall of Fate immediately rumbled. Moments later, a Divine Idol of Eternal Life Real Person was directly summoned from the Mortal Realm.
As soon as this idol from the Mortal Realm appeared, it resonated with the existing Idol of Fortune. Immediately, a young man dressed in blue robes, scholarly and elegant in appearance, with a jade-like demeanor, walked out as if formed from mist. It was none other than Xu Changsheng.
He smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, “I am Xu Changsheng. Greetings to all.”