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Translator: Fate
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“Gravekeeper?” Qing Feng’s ears were filled with the chilling word that sent shivers down his spine. As the middle-aged man in white spoke, Qing Feng vaguely saw an ancient battlefield materialise behind the man. It was so vast that it stretched beyond the horizon and spanned across many universes.
Overwhelming killing intent filled the air, causing the universe to tremble in fear. Countless stars floated like specks of dust in the sky, while the blood-red rain and fierce winds added to the ominous atmosphere.
A golden giant, half of whose body was covered by the universe, let out a deafening roar that shook the Heavens as he battled with a terrifying being hidden in the depths of the universe.
A thick fog descended, and from within it emerged a massive black hand covered with menacing scales, striking the golden giant with a powerful, fatal blow.
A shower of golden blood rained down, and the entire universe shattered. Amidst such a magnificent ancient battlefield, every living being appeared minuscule. The black fog swirled in the distance, hinting at the presence of an unfathomable creature watching over the scene.
Countless corpses rained down upon the land like a heavy downpour. The world was in disarray, the shattered universes were swept up here, turning this place into a graveyard of those battlefields.
“It is your karma. It allows you to behold these wonders and discover the Nine Heavens. I could see your origin, yet at the same time, it appears elusive to me. How very peculiar.” The middle-aged man in white smiled softly as if he could also perceive the astonishing sights Qing Feng was seeing through his eyes.
“What was that?” Qing Feng regained his senses, and his heart was filled with shock. He could not help but inquire about the battle he just saw, as it had evoked a sense of familiarity within him.
“A Great War Against Heaven.” The middle-aged man in white exuded an air of elegance, yet the depths of his eyes held profound wisdom.
“Great War Against Heaven?” Qingfeng echoed the man’s words softly as the shocking scene from earlier replayed in his mind.
“Yes, a Great War Against Heaven. This is the final resting place of those who fell in such great wars. Among them are Immortal Emperors, unrivalled supreme beings, and even supreme sages capable of traversing time. In short, this is… the graveyard of all sorts of ancient supreme beings.” The middle-aged man in white chuckled while shaking his head.
“Isn’t the Nine Heavens the fabled origin of Immortals? How can this be a graveyard?” Qingfeng was left stunned by the revelation. He simply could not believe his ears.
He clearly recalled the Old City Lord had instructed him to go to the Nine Heavens to find a way to rescue the Floating Nether Realm. In fact, their Ancestors from the Immortal Palace were said to have made their journey here back then. Yet he was now told that this place was nothing more than a graveyard. Despite the countless supreme beings buried within, he could not help but wonder how they could help in his mission.
“Don’t be in such a hurry, I am not done speaking.” The middle-aged man in white seemed to know what Qingfeng was thinking and shook his head in a knowing manner. “I am aware that most come to the Nine Heavens in pursuit of the secrets of Immortality. As for you, it appears that you have come here with the intention of seeking a means of salvation for your Realm, which is currently plagued by a great disaster. Your Ancestors had ventured to the Nine Heavens and left a message behind. It has led you to follow in their footsteps…”
Upon hearing these words, Qingfeng found himself stunned once again. Although the location was not an exact match, the man’s words were pretty much spot-on in every other aspect. The Ancestors from the Immortal Palace had indeed left behind a message regarding the Nine Heavens, and Qingfeng was indeed here because the Floating Nether Realm was in the midst of a grave crisis.
The middle-aged man in white was not surprised by Qing Feng’s reaction. He merely smiled and said, “Throughout the ages, countless outsiders like yourself have ventured to the Nine Heavens.”
While Qing Feng may be the sole visitor in recent epochs, there were those who, in ancient times, followed numerous clues to reach this place. The Nine Heavens was not a forbidden place. Outsiders were not barred from setting foot here. In fact, there was an Old White Tortoise serving as a means of transportation between the border of the Nine Heavens and the outside world.
“So, you are saying that the Nine Heavens is a graveyard and you are the Gravekeeper?” Despite a multitude of questions swirling in his mind, Qingfeng knew that his first priority was to locate the Ancestors of the Immortal Palace.
He cupped his fist respectfully and continued, “Truth be told, I have indeed come to find my Ancestors. My homeland is currently facing a crisis that threatens its existence. The only hope for salvation lies in finding my Ancestors.”
The man in white calmly stated with a gentle smile, “Is there an issue with that? Anyone who wishes to enter the Nine Heavens will need to first obtain approval from me, the Gravekeeper. The Nine Heavens is vast and expansive, divided into different regions. Each Heavenly Layer is separated from the other, and interconnects like the floors of a tower. Which specific Heavenly Layer do your Ancestors reside in?”
Qing Feng was completely stumped by the question, as he was not aware about the Nine Heavens and its divisions. Although the Old White Tortoise had briefly explained it to him on their way here, he had not given it much thought until now.
He could not help but wonder how long it would take for him to locate the Ancestors from Immortal Palace and he was worried that the Floating Nether Realm would be destroyed before he could even accomplish his mission.
“How can you be certain that your Ancestors will care about these matters? What if they have already passed on?” The middle-aged man in white appeared to be familiar with visitors like Qing Feng, who came to search for their Ancestors. He shook his head and returned his attention to the chessboard.
Since the man recognised that Qing Feng possessed a unique quality that set him apart from previous visitors to the Nine Heavens, he offered him some advice. “Each of the Nine Heavenly Layer has a Master. If you are determined to find your Ancestors, you can seek their guidance. As an accomplished expert who has nearly reached the Immortal King Realm, those people may grant you an audience. However, the Nine Heavens is currently ruled by a Force known as the Supreme Heaven Sect. It is led by the esteemed Eternal Dao Monarch. If you find the previous suggestion too troublesome, you can speak with him directly, but that is only if you can traverse through each Heavenly Layer and reach the Ninth Heavenly Layer.”
The middle-aged man in white concluded his advice with a sweep of his sleeves. The mist swirled around him and Qing Feng, and Qing Feng was effortlessly hurled to a distant mountain range. The sheer complexity of this enigmatic strength was beyond comprehension for even Qing Feng, who was about to reach the Immortal King Realm.
From his vantage point atop the mountain range, he could finally see how this land truly looked like. It was a vast continent suspended in mid-air, shrouded in clouds, dipped in an ethereal light. It indeed lived up to the expectation of those who came to seek Immortality beyond the mortal world.
At the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens, where the Ninth Heavenly Layer was situated, a magnificent palace stood amidst the ethereal clouds. A dignified figure, draped in a powerful silk robe, sat in the grand hall, shrouded by a veil of chaos mist. His gaze swept across the expanse of everything, a myriad of terrifying visions emerged and receded in the depths of his eyes that were akin to an unfathomable abyss.
A group of individuals knelt humbly before the magnificent figure, each presenting their report to the Eternal Dao Monarch. “It appears that the Palace Lord of the World Creation Palace in the Radiant Yang True World has failed to transcend the Eighth Decay, resulting in the shattering of his Great Dao Fruit. There is inner turmoil in the palace now and regrettably, the other Vice Palace Lords are beginning to make their move.”
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