Eternal Tale

”Feng Ju, do not speak recklessly about the immortals.”

Long Huang’s tone grew more serious. ”This matter is not as simple as you think. If you don’t believe me, you can go to Boundless and ask. All possible methods have already been tried.”

”Great Venerable, how did the Nine Heavens Alliance Leader and Shi Rong Immortal come about?” Feng Ju’s gaze suddenly turned sharp, his words cold. ”Why did my master follow Shi Rong Immortal to the Nine Heavens, only to die?”

”Why is the Alliance Leader’s order of the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance stained with blood? Why does Shi Rong Immortal not dare to ascend to Boundless? Such an extraordinary figure, could he truly be afraid?”

Boom!

A vast and majestic voice suddenly echoed within the Celestial Palace, the entire hall seemed to change with the heavens. Feng Ju slowly stood up, his cold gaze directly piercing towards Long Huang:

”Perhaps the strongest of the myriad clans have always been watching the small boundaries, watching Filthy Longevity. They want to cultivate a true monster with a heart of Dao extinction, an unparalleled powerhouse who can withstand the hatred of all small boundaries!”

Feng Ju spoke each word with icy clarity, unafraid of Long Huang’s authority. ”What they are doing is utterly outrageous, letting such a colossal karmic consequence fall upon the creatures of the small boundaries.”

”Are they afraid it will affect the formation of the Heavenly Dao in future generations? The creatures of the small boundaries have long been integrated into the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Their will is still a part of the Heavenly Dao. Ha, they’re scared.”

Feng Ju’s words were shocking, revealing the great secret he had learned in one breath. ”Since they dare to act, they should be prepared to bear the infamy for generations to come. No great clan can have it all.”Long Huang calmly gazed at him, showing no anger even when rebuked by Feng Ju, who was a level lower in cultivation. Instead, he responded peacefully, ”Feng Ju, what use is it to tell me?”

”Because the Great Venerable just mentioned that Ximen Immortal Friend and the others are creatures of the small boundaries. I hope you understand their talents and do not attempt to guide them.”

Feng Ju’s gaze slightly narrowed as he turned to Ling Feng, suddenly speaking, ”Fellow Daoist Ling Feng, they harbor no hatred in their hearts, nor are they the next Shi Rong Immortal, are they?”

”Of course, I have asked and investigated. They are without malice, truly seekers of the immortal path.”

Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable smiled softly. ”That junior named Yin Tianshou has already guided them. He serves in the Immortal Palace and won’t let hatred ruin everything, nor will he cause chaos for the Celestial Path Track.”

As the two conversed in harmony, the other formation masters in the hall couldn’t help but frown.

With so many creatures in the small boundaries, are you perhaps overthinking it? Who else but Shi Rong Immortal has ascended to the Nine Heavens in recent times... and now there’s not even a hint of such a feat.

Of course, apart from these Nine Great Worlds, other great worlds still have entities on par with the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance, but their methods are largely similar.

And by saying this, are they implying that the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance’s leader is running out of time and is searching for the next seed? Or perhaps they are looking to cultivate the next generation’s successor?

Because, as it stands, the prodigies on the Chaos Immortal Spirit List do not include any creatures from the small boundaries. They are all descendants of renowned and powerful factions, and no creature from the small boundaries has caused any significant stir.

In just a few words, the formation masters present had already discerned some of the underlying reasons, even their gazes subtly changing. Could the Celestial Formation Dao Palace also be helping the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance find boundary seeds...?

Long Huang shook his head, looking into the distance. ”I came today for matters unrelated to this. I have already sent people to erase their traces of cultivating immortality. The Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance cannot command my Celestial Formation Dao Palace.”

Feng Ju smiled and then fell silent, knowing that Long Huang understood his meaning. Ling Feng, however, showed no surprise, as she was a member of the Celestial Formation Dao Palace.

They stood at the pinnacle of the Great World of Taiyi, their influence spanning all directions. Erasing the traces of a few cultivators was a simple task, even the Immortal Palace could not stop them.

”Ling Feng.”

”Palace Master.”

”Protect Ximen Immortal Friend well. If there aren’t enough immortal resources, take treasures from the Celestial Formation Dao Palace for them. Do not be stingy.”

Long Huang said calmly, his gaze growing profound. ”As long as they make outstanding contributions to the Celestial Path Track, regardless of their status, future generations must also care for them.”

”Palace Master, they have had only one request over the years.”

”What is it?”

”The immortal waste industry managed by Misty in the Xuanwei Heaven domain, they seem to be involved. They ask if they can come to the tri-regional convergence... to collect waste.”

Ling Feng said seriously, a faint smile playing beneath her veil. ”They said not to worry about their safety, nor will it delay the construction of the Celestial Path Track. Each will do their own.”

”Such a trivial matter, of course, we can accommodate them.” Long Huang agreed without hesitation, though his eyes held a thoughtful look. ”Misty, if I recall, isn’t that the force founded by the Yin Ming Spirit Clan...”

This clan is one of the strongest among the myriad clans, ranked tenth on the Chaos Immortal Spirit List. They are known for their exceptional intelligence, and there are ancient rumors that the ’Bright Heart and Heavenly Wisdom’ immortal path was created by this clan.

Ling Feng nodded, speaking in a deep voice, ”Indeed, Misty’s base in Xuanwei Heaven is in the Nine Nether Extreme Land. They are currently tackling the lower limit challenge of the Star Pivot, collaborating with the ancient immortal clan of Xuanwei Heaven. The Star Pivot is too expensive, and the latter is also working on creating a more affordable version.”

”Hehe, I’ll visit those two old friends in a few days.” Long Huang suddenly laughed, then changed the subject. ”Where is Ximen Immortal Friend now? I’d like to meet them.”

”Palace Master, I haven’t had much contact with them over the years.” Ling Feng sighed softly. Ximen Immortal Friend’s eldest brother was a true exemplar of small boundary creatures, impervious to persuasion. ”In recent years, only Fellow Daoist Feng Ju has seen them.”

”Very well.” Long Huang looked at Feng Ju. ”Invite their team to the Celestial Palace for a discussion.”

”Great Venerable, it’s a bit late.”

Feng Ju walked slowly to the center of the hall, smiling peacefully. ”They left the Celestial Path Track a few days ago. It was rather unfortunate timing. They heard from the Nine Heavens Immortal Sound Array Disk that there was a great battle on the border of the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom and planned to join the Immortal Kingdom’s military court to fight against the evil spirits.”

”Oh?” Long Huang’s eyes flickered slightly, then he burst into hearty laughter. ”Feng Ju, Feng Ju, I didn’t expect you to still be guarding against me?”

”No, just speaking the truth.”

”But the vast territory of the Immortal Kingdom, protected by the fortune of the immortal path, the ancient immortal dynasty where even immortals retreat, a place where the rules of the grand world dare not cover, they are indeed quite bold.”

Long Huang gazed deeply into the distance, his eyes fixed on an endless expanse. ”The current Heavenly Melody Immortal Emperor is a remarkable figure, a presence that suppresses the court of the Immortal Kingdom. I hope they don’t cause any major trouble, or we won’t be able to protect them.”

”Rest assured, Great Venerable, they are merely traveling. Ximen Immortal Friend’s status remains that of the Celestial Path Track, Earth Formation Venerable.”

Feng Ju stood with his hands behind his back, his long black hair cascading down his back, exuding an air of elegance. ”They’ll return in a few years, and it won’t be too late to see the Great Venerable then.”

”Hmm.”

Long Huang gave Feng Ju a meaningful look, then spoke, ”Fellow immortals, take a look at this formation diagram. It concerns the Dao Track formation platforms within the three heavenly regions.”

The crowd’s attention was drawn, as they had gathered here today not to discuss juniors but to deliberate on matters of true importance concerning the three heavenly regions.

Boom—

The grand formations outside the Celestial Palace rose, the massive hall doors slowly closing, and the discussions inside grew quieter until they faded away.

With this upper-level deliberation, the transformation of the three heavenly regions would officially begin...

……

Fifty years later.

Xuanwei Heaven, one of the five major regions, Cloud Immortal Splendor.

This vast and boundless realm is not on the ground but rather like a staircase leading to the sky.

Cloud Immortal Splendor is perpetually shrouded in mist, floating with Qionghua clouds, as if one is in a mystical fairyland.

Various exotic flowers, plants, and creatures inhabit this expansive region, with verdant mountains towering into the clouds, resembling dragons soaring into the sky, treading on the clouds, picturesque and poetic.

Looking further up, the endless immortal glow envelops the entire region, the sky perpetually clear and bright, with only a single bright sun shining, serene and tranquil.

But when mentioning Cloud Immortal Splendor, one can only think of the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom. If not for the sudden end of the era of great slaughter among the myriad clans, ancient rumors suggest this immortal kingdom could have conquered several surrounding heavenly regions!

Moreover, the immortal kingdom has endured to this day, bearing the name of ancient times, hinting at the profound heritage of this immortal kingdom, a place where even the rules of the grand world dare not cover.

Today, outside the border of the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom, it is bustling and lively, with countless cultivator markets and cultivators walking through the air in an endless stream.

But their attire is quite peculiar, as if woven from cloud silk, and their skin is exceptionally fair.

Outside a market, four figures gradually appeared: a man, a bull, a woman, and a lion dog, each with different expressions, travel-worn, looking like refugees.

They were none other than Chen Xun and his companions, who had vanished from the Celestial Path Track, gazing around with surprise and curiosity, saying nothing.

”Eldest brother, is what that Senior Feng said true?” Nangong Heling transmitted her voice. ”The Celestial Formation Dao Palace might be unfavorable to us, suggesting we take refuge in the Immortal Kingdom.”

”Moo!” Black Bull nudged Chen Xun, snorting hot breath. When it came to running away, Chen Xun was indeed the expert. As soon as the senior spoke, he exchanged all his contributions and left without hesitation that very night.

”Hehe, Sister Crane, you don’t understand yet. This is our way of survival!”

Little Chi’s eyes sparkled with excitement, still relishing the thrill of running away. ”Brother Xun is smart. The ancient immortal kingdom is a place where external forces cannot interfere!”

Chen Xun waved his sleeve, snorting with confidence. ”The journey to the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom was long in this Dao Ancestor’s plan. The materials needed for the immortal puppet’s Evil Marrow Crystals, and the Slaying Longevity Technique of that stinky Filthy Longevity Turtle, can only be put to use in the Immortal Kingdom’s evil spirit battlefield.”

”Moo~~~” Black Bull believed it, nodding thoughtfully. ”Moo!”

”Hehe, eldest brother truly thinks ahead.” Nangong Heling covered her mouth with a light laugh, recalling how her eldest brother had been a bit flustered at the time, repeatedly saying he was careless and impulsive.

Suddenly, a voice came from afar:

”Hey, those fellow Daoists, are you here to enlist? To cultivate in the Immortal Kingdom’s military court, or to join the scattered cultivator camp and charge with them?”

”Ah, this fellow Daoist, you have a keen eye, haha, it’s like we’ve known each other for years!”

Chen Xun’s expression changed, laughing heartily, even taking out a large pancake he made on the road, responding, ”Of course, we’ll charge with the army, slaying evil cultivators... spirits, it’s our duty!”

He finished speaking and walked over, even giving the person a piece of pancake, engaging in a loud conversation as if they were old friends who hadn’t seen each other in years.

This scene left Black Bull and the others in awe. Eldest brother truly lived up to his reputation, a master of social interaction! With such experience, he could chat with anyone about anything!

A stick of incense later, Chen Xun’s voice rang out from afar:

”All settled, you guys, get on the treasure boat! What are you waiting for? We’ve entered the Immortal Kingdom’s border.”