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Translator: Fate
Translation Checker: Silavin
King Ming left the Immortal Emperor Ancestor’s cave with a dark and uncertain expression on his face.
It was difficult to determine the other party’s stance on the matter with great certainty. Unfortunately, the words of this particular Immortal Emperor clearly indicated that he was very reluctant to intervene in this matter. In other words, it was impossible to rely on the Immortal Emperors to reveal themselves in the near future. They were worried that they would be annihilated if they came forward too early.
Nevertheless, what kind of existence could threaten and even slaughter Immortal Emperors?
All of a sudden, King Ming suddenly recalled the distant Boundless Expanse. [Does that mean there are actually many powerful beings from ancient times who are about to return from that place?]
The integration of the Other Domain and the Immortal Domain was in progress. Forget Immortal Emperors, even Immortal Kings could sense the indistinct direction the Great Heavenly Dao was headed towards.
More importantly, this trend was irreversible. Even the Immortal Kings could not declare their intention to go against Heaven and change Fate. Else, they would be crushed to death by the horrifying Karmic consequences. Their body and Soul would be completely destroyed as a consequence.
[In that case, is he planning to treat the Immortal Kings as sacrifices?] King Ming’s expression darkened. He couldn’t help thinking that this Immortal Emperor was actually terrified of the Forbidden Existence. After all, the Immortal Emperor Ancestor did not dare to confront the Forbidden Existence directly despite knowing that the other party was not in peak condition. He would rather maintain in hiding, lest he was ruthlessly annihilated.
“That’s why you’re just going to watch as the Immortal Kings of the Other Domain become his nourishment…” King Ming was extremely unwilling to accept the situation, especially since he had the mark left by that person on his body.
The mark was equivalent to an inescapable tracker through which the Forbidden Existence could locate him at any given time. Even if he escaped from the Other Domain, he could not escape from the palm of the Forbidden Existence. His fate was already predetermined, just like how the Immortal Emperor Ancestor had predicted.
“Is there no other way?” An intense sense of anxiety and unease flooded his heart. It had never occurred to him that he would meet his end in such a manner. After all, those who become Immortal Kings were the main characters of their respective generations. They not only dominated the world but also stood unrivalled throughout their entire lives. How could they willingly accept such a tragic death?
Upon returning to the universe under his jurisdiction, King Ming began to issue various orders. He was racking his brains to ensure the continuity of his legacy.
At the same time, he received a message from Ming Yi, that the decree had already been handed to King Luo. What would happen next depended solely on the considerations and choices made by King Luo and the others.
The news gave King Ming a sliver of hope. However, he froze in shock when he learned that Buddhist Kingdom in the Southern Immortal Domain had been destroyed in a single day. Its entire Star Territory subsequently collapsed in decay.
A bitter expression then appeared on his face, and he couldn’t help feeling as though he was looking at his imminent fate.
He was certain that King Bodhi had chosen to resist Gu Changge. A choice was the reason which ultimately led to King Bodhi’s demise. Even Buddhist Kingdom that was established with King Bodhi’s own hands was demolished and reduced to ruins as a result.
This scene of destruction was extremely familiar, almost as though the previous act was being repeated. Wasn’t the once-prosperous Immortal Palace that previously dominated the Immortal Domain during its golden age annihilated in the same manner?
Afterwards, King Ming began to reach out to the rest of the Immortal Kings in the Other Domain. He aimed to join forces with them and discuss possible countermeasures.
The higher the cultivation of a cultivator, the more they could sense the oppression and horror pressing down on them. They were extremely reluctant to simply wait for their deaths without doing anything, especially when they learned that Gu Cangge treated Immortal Kings as a source of nourishment to be devoured.
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Half a month’s time was neither long nor short. In the eyes of the Immortal Kings, the time passed as quickly as a snap of their fingers. Both the Immortal Domain and the Other Domain sank into a rare period of tranquillity that had not been seen for tens of millions of years. There were very few fights throughout the land.
Over the recent period, everybody felt as though time resembled a sharp blade that sliced through each day with the intention to erase the Souls of every single cultivator. Due to the ominous foreboding in their hearts, they couldn’t help feeling anxious and scared. Every corner of the universe was flooded with a sense of unease.
A large portion of the curtain leading to the future had been opened. Knowing that a horrifying change was inevitable and that they could be eliminated any day, they couldn’t help feeling hopeless. Be that as it may, they steadily prepared themselves for what was coming. That was true for both the Immortal Domain and the Other Domain. Even the younger generation was silently making their preparations.
Under such an atmosphere, the hearts of each living person were flooded with gloom and despair.
On the other hand, the Central Immortal Domain was much more subdued. The more time passed, the more the people of the Central Immortal Domain became anxious and uneasy.
Several Ancient Immortal Kings, who had been in seclusion for a long time, roused from their dormancy. These people were either from Forbidden Areas that had existed since ancient times or belonged to Ancient Royal Clans hidden from the world.
At this moment, they snapped awake from a deep slumber just by instinct alone. The reason was that they could vaguely sense the current situation looming over them. It was as though a huge and terrifying Absolute Being was slowly opening its eyes and gradually paying attention to the world.
When they learned that the world-destroying Forbidden Existence was returning once more, their shock grew stronger. Who could stop such a person, especially in the current era?
Forget the current era, there was nobody who could contend against the Forbidden Existence even when the Immortal Domain was at its peak of glory. The Immortal Domain from back then had been relentlessly crushed and destroyed, nonetheless.
“What about the Ancient Heroes and peerless War Gods who had disappeared? Will they return once more? Just like what happened back then, will they save the world again and prevent the coming horrible catastrophe?”
The Ancient Beings gave a long and heavy sigh. Their hearts were filled with great anxiety and unease.
Too much time had passed since the disappearance of those powerful existences. Where were they now? Could they return to the Immortal Domain and prevent the boundless disaster?
“We are running out of time. There are only three more days until the end of the half-month deadline. We must prepare our countermeasures now. Otherwise, we will face the same fate as Buddhist Kingdom. That man must have destroyed it at this time to show everyone his might. He has clearly made an example out of Buddhist Kingdom.”
The universe where the Wang Family lived in was a piece of Holy Land shrouded by Immortal Mist that closely resembled the Heaven. There were Mystic Mountains, Immortal Islands, and Silver Waterfalls scattered throughout the land, displaying the infinite prosperity of the universe.
The two surviving Immortal Kings in the Wang Family were currently gathered in the most grandiose and luxurious palace. They were discussing their countermeasures against the imminent calamity.
In the Central Celestial Domain, the Wang Family could be regarded as a Force with the most profound heritage. Their inheritance could be traced back to ancient times, and their lineage had never been extinguished before. Other Forces might only have the protection of one Immortal King at most, but the Wang Family had as many as two living Immortal Kings who remained in peak condition.
“At any rate, we two Immortal Kings of the Wang Family must go. It’s just that our attendance does not guarantee our safety. We should protect our heritage and inheritance as much as possible. We should evacuate the younger generation and secure a remote Small Universe for them to hide in temporarily. In that way, the flames of the Wang Family will continue to burn even if a world ending war erupts. That way, we will not be truly erased from history. That person has no reason to pick a fight with the younger generation or care about such matters.”
After their discussion, the two Immortal Kings eventually came to a unanimous agreement.
A portion of the Family would leave with their heritage and inheritance, among which included the current younger generation.
The younger generation contained the future hopes of the Wang Family. In particular, some of them had extraordinary talents that surpassed their peers. If they cultivated for a few million years, then they might become Immortal Kings and bring back the glory of the Wang Family once more.
Besides, the two Immortal Kings had already prepared themselves for a one-way trip with no return. They believed that nothing would change even if one of them remained behind in the Family, their actions might anger the Forbidden Existence and truly end in their Family’s annihilation.
The two Immortal King Ancestors of the Wang Family soon relayed their orders to the rest of the Family. When the Family members received the news, their expressions became forlorn. An intense sense of despair settled over the Wang Family. Who could have imagined that the everlasting Wang Family, which had stood strong for countless epochs, would face the threat of complete annihilation one day?
Naturally, they were not the only Family facing such dangers. It was a catastrophe that not only the current era but also the entire Immortal Domain would eventually face. Such changes might seem as insignificant as dust in the never-ending river of time, but these changes resembled an enormous mountain that threatened to crush everybody in this era to death.
Even Wang Wushang, who possessed a sagacious mentality, fell silent at the news. His fists clenched tightly beneath his sleeves. He was extremely unwilling to accept the situation. Everything was moving so fast that he was practically caught off guard. There was no time for him to take control of the Wang Family and establish his position at the top of the world.
However, he was being forced to face the crisis now. How was he supposed to survive to his greatest ability under these circumstances? Even the Immortal Wang Family was scrambling to find a method to ensure the continuity of their lineage. It was a pity that he was only part of the younger generation. He had yet to become an Immortal, much less reach the exceedingly unattainable Immortal King Realm.
In any case, there was nothing he could do under the current circumstances. He was only left with an infinite sense of vulnerability. The other members of the younger generation also shared the same sentiment as Wang Wushang. Their hearts were flooded with deep melancholy and reluctance.
On the contrary, Wang Zijin was unexpectedly calm. She abruptly declared, “I want to attend the banquet with the Ancestors…”
She did not wish to remain in hiding. Just thinking about that kind of life frightened her. If they were about to face a calamity, then she would prefer to be buried amidst the chaos. Even death would still be better than living a life hiding in the shadows like a mouse.
Her decision shocked and puzzled many members of the Wang Family.
She was an Immortal King candidate who was personally brought into the Family by one of the Immortal King Ancestors. Therefore, she was bound to become an Immortal King one day so long as she did not lose her life in the process. With such a bright future ahead of her, why would she choose to accompany the two Immortal King Ancestors to their deaths at this time?
Wang Wushang frowned, unable to understand Wang Zijin’s decision. Even so, he did not say anything. It was impossible for him to persuade her to change her mind at this time. After all, she most likely would not listen to him even if he tried.
Following her declaration, several other True Immortals also decided to accompany the two Immortal King Ancestors to Queen Lunar Residence. They did not seem to care even though they knew that they were walking into a massacre. They had adamantly insisted on sharing the Ancestors’ fate.
“Zijin, why are you making things difficult for yourself?” The Immortal King Ancestor’s gaze turned considerably gentler when he learned about Wang Zijin’s decision. Nevertheless, he shook his head helplessly.
Wang Zijin had the appearance of a compassionate lady whose silver hair resembled snow. She also did not exude the overwhelming aura that most Immortal Kings possessed, so she seemed extremely gentle instead.
In any case, she did not offer any further explanation and simply smiled in response.
The truth, she simply had had enough of living like a canary in a birdcage. She had been taken into the Wang Family in the Immortal Domain only to discover that she had less freedom compared to her time in the Upper Realm.
At the very least, she could do whatever she wanted in the Upper Realm. There was nobody who could obstruct her actions.
In comparison, she couldn’t even leave the house without being watched by the servants of the Wang Family when she was in the Immortal Domain. There were all sorts of prohibitions, so much so that she might as well have a prohibition order restricting her movements.
Not to mention, the Wang Family planned to use her as a tool for marriage, and marry her into the Luo Family.
Over the recent period, she had read countless ancient books in the Wang Family because she wanted to learn more about the events during the Forbidden Epoch in particular. Some of these matters toed the boundaries of Forbidden Taboo, which could easily cause her to suffer a great backlash. Be that as it may, she did not care. Her curiosity was insatiable.
Back when she was in the Upper Realm, she could only find fragments of the Forbidden Epoch written in ancient records of the Mortal Palace. All of which were not very detailed. Conversely, she could discover more detailed records now that she was in the Immortal Domain,
Based on the ancient records, the Forbidden Existence was said to be the source of unspeakable disasters and the culprit behind the Forbidden Epoch. Not only was he extremely heinous, but he was also incredibly hideous. He was said to have three heads and six arms. In addition, he regarded the Immortals as food and ruled over the Demons.
However, Wang Zijin instinctively felt that these records were similar to unofficial history, puffed up due to biases. She knew in her previous life, these unofficial history was written by later generations based on various conjectures and guesses. Therefore, these records did not contain much real evidence.
If the truth was really as recorded in the books, then how did the people who saw the Forbidden Existence’s true appearance survive to write these unofficial histories?
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