Eternal Tale

Ling Kongshen, a legendary figure known for his iron-fisted methods and undefeated record both in court and on the battlefield, now seemed as if struck by a heavy blow, his face turning pale instantly.

His hands clenched tightly, knuckles whitening from the force, trembling slightly. His heart was like a stormy sea, emotions of shock, doubt, awe, and fear intertwining, leaving him unable to control himself.

Ling Kongshen even forgot to wipe away the tea drops that had fallen on his lapel, his aged and profound eyes lost in boundless distraction.

Could these words be something an old man like him, with one foot already in the immortal tombs, could hear?!

His eyes trembled as he looked at the calm and composed Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements opposite him. At the Qi cultivation phase, threatened by the pinnacle immortals of Boundless, it would be difficult to step into the immortal path in this life.

If he forcibly reclaimed his original immortal power, he would only shine brilliantly for a moment like the Shi Rong Immortal, ultimately dying from backlash.

Yet the words of the Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements carried an unparalleled confidence, openly declaring the intention to invade the Boundless Great World with the power of the sect?!!

All beings and immortals thought the actions of the Shi Rong Immortal were madness to the extreme, but this Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements was truly a person with madness at heart!

He had never been silent, nor did he think that the matter was over after the battle of the Milky Way. He was even contemplating revenge, intending to declare war on the vast and boundless Boundless Great World!

Ling Kongshen’s white beard trembled, his Dao heart nearly cracking. The information and consequences of these words were too great, far beyond what a mere general of the ancient immortal kingdom could bear.”Dao Ancestor!”

Ling Kongshen grunted, his features gradually twisting as he stood up with a roar, ”I will sever my divine sense and cut off my memory right now. These words have nothing to do with my Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom, and I haven’t heard anything!”

”General Ling, these are immortal words, impossible to erase for those below immortals.”

Chen Xun shook his head, gently pushing another cup of tea in front of him, smiling slightly, ”Since the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom has entrusted Tian Yun to the Five Aggregates Sect, it must also bear the consequences, right?”

”Dao Ancestor, our Heavenly Melody bears no ill will towards the Five Aggregates Sect.” Ling Kongshen was still in a state of shock, almost blurting out that he had come with good intentions...

Why would the Dao Ancestor harm me so?!! Why send me to my death?!!

The Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom could never oppose the Three Thousand Great Worlds or the strongest myriad clans. Even the Taiyi Ancient Immortal Court couldn’t withstand it, so how could they?

Moreover, what was the point of telling him this instead of directly informing the Grand Ancestor? It was like roasting him over the sun’s true fire!

Informing him of this entangled the kingdom’s fate with the Five Aggregates Sect. If they truly invaded the Boundless Great World, the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom would not escape, possibly being the first to be besieged.

During the chaos of the Shi Rong Immortal, the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom had the advantage of time, place, and people, along with changes on the battlefield beyond the boundary. The Immortal Emperor’s journey to the Milky Way was not something any immortal dared to question.

The more Ling Kongshen thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt. After living for so many years, he was finally broken by a single sentence from Chen Xun. Immortals were not easy to deal with... true ancient monsters!

Chen Xun remained calm, unaffected by external emotions, speaking to himself, ”General Ling, sometimes overthinking isn’t beneficial. I was just speaking casually, not to be taken seriously.”

Hiss...

Ling Kongshen took a sharp breath. Immortal words were never spoken casually. He was the Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements, and he was a general of the immortal kingdom, unable to escape.

Black Bull, on the other hand, watched with great interest. General Ling’s changing expressions were quite entertaining, like a face-changing performance in the mortal world.

”General Ling, you haven’t answered yet. Was there any truth in what I just said?”

”Dao Ancestor... I am but a rough soldier, not skilled in words.” Ling Kongshen had calmed down considerably, bowing with lowered eyes.

Since meeting this Dao Ancestor, his words had been led by him, the pressure immense, just like facing the Grand Ancestor of the immortal kingdom.

He had come with high spirits, thinking he had the qualifications to meet the Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements after his realm fell post-sacrifice. Now it seemed he was gravely mistaken!

Even if his realm had fallen, and he was silent in the grand world of immortals, he was still the domineering Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements, not muddled but exceptionally clear, on a completely different level of the immortal path.

”Haha...”

Chen Xun laughed, downing his health tea in one go, ”General Ling is indeed a remarkable person, I won’t make things difficult for you, please have a seat.”

”Thank you, Dao Ancestor.” Ling Kongshen’s heart finally descended from the heights, letting out a heavy sigh as he sat down peacefully.

”Brother Mo and his wife’s marriage, it seems the Ling family has arrangements?”

Chen Xun shifted the topic, ”I personally told them I would go to the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom to officiate the wedding.”

”Moo moo~~” Upon hearing this, Black Bull became excited, slowly rising from its prone position on the ground, snorting towards Ling Kongshen, indicating it would also go, proficient in all kinds of musical instruments, and would officiate the wedding!

Ling Kongshen’s pupils slightly contracted. How did this small matter attract the interest of these two, unable to see through the Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements at all...

He had no interest in the immortal resources of these transport ships, nor in the Domain Crossing Space Boat, seemingly a person solely focused on cultivation, long untempted by external things.

Thinking of this, Ling Kongshen said in a deep voice, ”Dao Ancestor, the wedding will be set when they break through to the Great Ascension stage.”

”Must they wait until they reach the Tribulation Crossing realm?”

Chen Xun frowned slightly, somewhat unable to understand, ”General Ling, why is that? Isn’t such a joyous occasion better sooner than later? I see Brother Mo and his wife are also of clear minds, both being sincere individuals.”

”Dao Ancestor may not know, Mo Ye Han is marrying into the Ling family, needing to enter the immortal kingdom’s registry, enjoying the fortune bestowed. If at the Heavenly Sovereign realm, it could help him comprehend laws and Dao essence.”

Ling Kongshen had regained much of his composure, restoring his former dignified demeanor, ”Since Dao Ancestor is officiating, it should be treated with the highest ceremony of the immortal kingdom, the Immortal Emperor has also inquired about this matter.”

”Moreover, they have experienced too little together. Now that the Three Thousand Great Worlds are stable, they have already agreed to travel, surely not disappointing us upon their return.”

”I see.”

Chen Xun realized, it seemed the Ling family of the Immortal Kingdom wasn’t very concerned about Brother Mo’s marriage initially. Now with his involvement, it seemed they could hold a grand celebration...

Black Bull squinted slightly, realizing Brother Ye Han was marrying into the family. It had heard of this term in the mortal world, but the reputation didn’t seem too good, though the world of immortals didn’t have such concerns.

”So I came specifically to inform Dao Ancestor of this matter, to avoid any misunderstandings.”

Ling Kongshen smiled respectfully, ”If the Ling family and Mo family unite, and Dao Ancestor is Brother Mo Ye Han’s elder brother, we might be family in the future.”

When he mentioned being family, his expression was noticeably reserved. This Dao Ancestor was clearly not a peaceful cultivator.