Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1253: Chapter 681: Another "Kui Niu

"Lord Wanxing... Immortal Monarch?!"

Zhao Sheng’s heart sank heavily, and he asked in great shock, "Immortal Monarch? Could the Immortal Venerable be the legendary... Golden Immortal!"

"Golden Immortal? Haha, perhaps so!"

Huo Dou mysteriously smiled and continued, "The Honored One possesses boundless mana and vast divine skills. If not a Golden Immortal, then surpasses one! We, mere ants of this turbid world, how could we fathom the Honored One’s true realm."

Zhao Sheng suddenly asked, "Taoist Huo Dou, could it be... you have never met the Immortal Monarch face to face either?"

Huo Dou regretfully shook his head, "The Immortal Monarch is so lofty and supreme; let alone you and me, even seniors like Bai Ze and Candle Dragon have no chance to see the true visage of the Immortal Monarch. It is only when receiving the Immortal Decree that one can clearly sense a trace of the Immortal Monarch’s supreme power."

Hearing this, Zhao Sheng felt slightly at ease, just perceiving Lord Wanxing Immortal Monarch as extremely mysterious.

No,

Not mysterious, but possibly not in a favorable situation. The Divine is likely not a truly carefree immortal of the heavens, but rather...

At that moment, he suddenly thought of that wisp of True Immortal Demon Thought.

Could it be... that the so-called Lord Wanxing is actually a wisp of a Golden Immortal Demon Thought left behind by some fallen Immortal Monarch?

"...At the time of the immeasurable tribulation, how many True Immortals, Golden Immortals, even Great Luo Immortals were there in Space Immortal Heaven..."

Recalling the shocking words spoken by the True Immortal Demon Thought, Zhao Sheng’s mind raced, entertaining countless astonishing possibilities!

Just then, Huo Dou suddenly said, "By the way, this one has a heartfelt word to say, uncertain if it should be said."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng reined in his thoughts and forced a smile, "Taoist, please speak, I am all ears!"

"Junior Brother, you must not regard the Treasure as a source of disaster. Although the Divine Beast Treasure is a shackle, it is also a supreme treasure that assists us in attaining longevity and immortality! As long as we complete the ’Immortal Decree’ issued by the Immortal Monarch on time, we will live forever. Even if the flesh decays, the Primordial Spirit will be reborn under the protection of the Treasure through body seizing.

"Such a great benefit befalls us, akin to fortune cultivated over ten lifetimes. We must cherish this opportunity greatly!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng was noncommittal, suddenly inquiring, "What exactly is the ’Immortal Decree’? Could it be that the Immortal Monarch requires us to carry out certain tasks?!"

"Hehe! Kui Niu Junior Brother, you... never mind, no need to probe further with words. You and I need to be more open with each other."

Huo Dou suddenly chuckled, shaking his head, and a sly expression appeared on his exquisite face.

"Might as well speak candidly. There’s no fortuitous opportunity in this world without a price! The Immortal Monarch indeed has matters that are inconvenient to handle personally, hence occasionally issuing the Immortal Decree, dispatching us registered disciples to complete certain missions. Most involve searching for lost Cave Heaven Blessed Lands and then sacrificing them to the Immortal Monarch. Though each mission carries considerable danger, the rewards are immeasurably rich!"

"However, some lost Cave Heavens require a cultivator with a special fate to open. Like you and me... or perhaps those bothersome Gangsha Star Lords."

Hearing this, Zhao Sheng was startled and immediately asked, "Who are the Gangsha Star Lords? Are they our enemies?"

"Junior Brother, you grasp things quickly. Indeed, besides us, there is also a group of Gangsha Star Lords from the Yuan Ruins competing for the lost Cave Heavens. They too are sacrificing, but the target of their sacrifice, well, for now, is unspeakable!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Dou’s face suddenly changed. His entire body trembled abruptly, his eyes filled with numerous blood vessels, showing an expression of extreme pain, and his aura became tumultuous, seemingly on the verge of explosion.

Zhao Sheng frowned slightly, about to intervene and alleviate his pain.

But before he could act, Huo Dou suddenly returned to normal, the distress on his face vanished instantly.

"This one just encountered a minor mishap during cultivation but is now fine. Junior Brother, do not worry."

Huo Dou lightly brushed aside the matter and deliberately glossed over the previous moment.

"Back to business. Junior Brother should know, the Desolate Wall Settlement divides into Gui Ruins and Yuan Ruins, two parts representing the Yin and Yang sides, complementing each other. Gui Ruins are controlled by the Immortal Monarch, whereas Yuan Ruins are occupied by another Immortal Venerable."

"Is that unspeakable Immortal Venerable also collecting lost Cave Heavens? Boldly, may I ask, what’s their purpose...?"

"Such secrets are beyond the knowledge of ants like us. However, Bai Ze, Candle Dragon, and a few other ’old-timers’ have lived the longest and may soon learn a bit. But it’s best not to inquire, lest we offend them. After all, though we may live forever, it doesn’t mean the Primordial Spirit is indestructible, not to mention..."

At this point, Huo Dou seemed to withhold something and did not continue speaking.

Even if he did not say it, Zhao Sheng discerned the unspoken meaning in his words and surmised his thoughts almost entirely.

Seeing the other was unwilling to elaborate, Zhao Sheng deftly shifted the topic, smiling, "Taoist Huo Dou, earlier outside, you said you’ve been waiting for me a long time. What do you mean by that?"

"This one implies something I doubt Junior Brother cannot decipher." Huo Dou charmingly said.

"Could it be you’ve found a lost Cave Heaven, requiring Kui Niu’s assistance to open it?"

"Haha, not just you, but us. Besides Kui Niu, there’s Huo Dou, and also Wuzhiqi, Emperor Jiang, and Soaring Snake. Would you, Junior Brother, like to join our group in exploring a lost Cave Heaven?" Huo Dou laughed wildly, causing fiery clouds, faintly exotic, to suddenly appear around him.

Zhao Sheng’s eyes slightly flickered, and he said very cautiously, "This matter is too sudden. May I consider it for a few days?"