I seek immortality by chance

Chapter 725 The Exquisite Pearl, The Battle of the Eight Palaces

Gu Yuan thought he had grasped a trace of the Way of Time, but he never expected that Ancestor Mingquan would give such a warning.

But it makes sense. The way of time is so vast that one may not achieve anything even after a lifetime. Since I started cultivating, my greatest strengths have been thunder magic, swordsmanship, and destiny. Even now, my swordsmanship is somewhat inferior. This shows how difficult it is to cultivate a single path to its ultimate level.

Practicing multiple paths simultaneously is not feasible.

The immortal foundation he had forged was called Liangtian, which was incompatible with the Dao of Time. Rashly stepping into this path would indeed be a losing proposition.

Using the Dharma to cultivate the Tao and using the seal to protect the Tao is indeed a good idea.

The Immortal Seal is not the Dao itself, nor is it related to realms. Rather, it is a stepping stone to ascend the Immortal Path. Once one has achieved mastery of the Great Dao and gained a commanding perspective, everything will naturally become clear.

"Did the Patriarch intend to cultivate with an immortal foundation, ascend to the Great Luo realm, and then comprehend the myriad paths?"

At the same time, Gu Yuan also had a sudden realization, vaguely understanding the cultivation path of Patriarch Mingquan.

"Hahaha, don't try to guess my cultivation method. Once you reach the Jade Void Realm, you will naturally understand my method."

Master Mingquan laughed loudly, then with a wave of his sleeve, the two disappeared from the hot spring courtyard. When they reappeared, they were in a strange space that was pure white, endless, and empty.

"This is the [Imparting Hall] that I built myself. The transmission of immortal seals in this hall is not subject to the rules of the Heavenly Dao. You can quickly refine the immortal seal that originally belonged to me and master the method of immortal seals."

Master Mingquan stood in front and explained with a smile.

"boom!"

Without any apparent action from Ancestor Mingquan, three clusters of spiritual light appeared in the vast white space.

One of them was shrouded in mist, resembling a flowing river, and a powerful force of time rushed towards you.

Gu Yuan recognized it at a glance; it was yesterday's Immortal Seal!

As for the other two orbs of light, one was accompanied by surging wind and thunder, with the phantom of two wings seemingly appearing; the other was like a blazing sun, with a furnace vaguely visible floating within it.

"Throughout my cultivation, I have acquired three Immortal Seals that are the most powerful. The first is the Yesterday Immortal Seal. Once this seal is unleashed, unless it is an extremely powerful Immortal Seal that can transcend time, no law can harm you. You are in yesterday, and nothing can hurt you."

"The second is the Immortal Seal of the World Patrol. This seal has extreme speed. With a flash of wind and thunder wings, it can cross a large star and patrol a world."

"The third is the Sun Crown Immortal Seal. When this seal is unveiled, it is as if the great sun has descended upon the mortal world, melting everything in an instant. Its power is renowned throughout the Heavenly Palace."

"Since you have passed my test, this Immortal Seal of Yesterday is naturally bestowed upon you."

Ancestor Mingquan turned slightly to introduce the three immortal seals to Gu Yuan, a hint of pride on his face. At the same time, with a flick of his sleeve, the spiritual light of yesterday's immortal seals flashed and fell into Gu Yuan's palm.

"Thank you for bestowing the seal, Master!"

Gu Yuan felt the power of time in his palm, then slightly raised his gaze to look at the remaining two immortal seals, feeling a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and reflection).

As expected of a third-generation immortal, these three immortal seals sound incredibly powerful.

"Do you want these two remaining immortal seals?"

Master Mingquan seemed to notice Gu Yuan's gaze, and immediately turned around, asking him with a smile.

"If it is a gift from the Ancestral Master, this disciple dares not refuse it."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan knew in his heart that it was unlikely, but he still smiled and replied.

"Hahaha, no, no, I have other plans for these two immortal seals, so don't think too much about it."

Master Mingquan was clearly joking, and immediately shook his head, ending Gu Yuan's fantasy.

However, he turned to look at Gu Yuan, reached out and pinched, and from nothingness he produced a delicate pearl that seemed to contain a vast ocean.

"Although I cannot bestow these two immortal seals upon you, I can give you this precious pearl for protection."

Master Mingquan released his hands, and the exquisite pearl, accompanied by a rustling sound like a vast ocean, slowly flew towards Gu Yuan.

"This is……"

Gu Yuan immediately felt curious, because he sensed the same intense power of time emanating from this bead.

Master Mingquan smiled and asked, "You are one of only two immortals among the six generations of Linchuan. I am aware of your many deeds in the mortal world. Now, are the Dragon-Slaying Sword and the Golden Dragon Scissors in your hands?"

"Reporting to the Ancestral Master, they are all in the hands of this disciple."

Gu Yuan nodded immediately.

When he was in the mortal realm, he gifted many seventh-tier Xuan Yuan treasures to his senior sister and Qingqing, but he did not give them the two Dragon-Slaying treasures.

Because these two treasures have miraculous effects on the dragon race, Gu Yuan stayed even though they were only at the seventh rank. After all, he was most likely to encounter the dragon race in the future, and his chances of upgrading these treasures were also the highest.

Moreover, these two treasures have a karmic connection with the Dragon Clan, and placing them in the mortal realm might not be a good thing for Senior Sister upon hearing this.

"The Dragon-Slaying Treasure was created by the Ancient Immortal Xuanhuang with all his heart and soul. It is a divine weapon for slaying dragons and once suppressed the dragon race so much that not a single one of them dared to come ashore."

"Unfortunately, the Dragon-Subduing Mirror was ultimately destroyed under the Dragon Clan's scheme."

"Once this mirror is destroyed, there is no possibility of it being restored. Therefore, the three treasures cannot be combined and thus cannot form a true Dragon-Slaying Platform. It will no longer pose a threat to the dragons of the eighth-level immortals and will be reduced to an inferior level."

Master Mingquan suddenly started talking about the past, his tone filled with regret.

But in an instant, his tone lifted, with a hint of a smile: "But being destroyed today does not mean being destroyed in the past. This [Exquisite Pearl] is the condensation of my last time magic. You can activate this pearl to cross the past from the vast expanse of time and summon the Dragon-Subduing Mirror. With this mirror, you can combine the three treasures and create the true Dragon-Slaying Platform."

"Although it will only last for a moment, the power of the Dragon Slaying Platform will definitely not disappoint you."

“You are about to conquer Dragon Star. Although my uncle did not say it explicitly, I can sense that this journey will not be smooth sailing. I will leave this pearl for your protection.”

It can actually summon the Dragon-Subduing Mirror from the river of time!
Gu Yuan was shocked, marveling at Ancestor Mingquan's methods, and at the same time, he was overjoyed. He immediately bowed his head and thanked him, saying, "Thank you for bestowing this treasure upon me, Ancestor!"

This precious pearl, combined with the two dragon-slaying treasures he possesses, can definitely be used as a trump card in the conquest of Dragon Star.

Master Mingquan helped him up and said with a smile, "Don't be in such a hurry to thank me."

"Although this pearl is given to you, it is not without a price."

"If you happen to severely injure an eighth-tier immortal dragon during your conquest of Dragon Star, remember not to kill it. I have a Dragon Suppression Talisman here. You only need to stick it on the severely injured dragon to temporarily imprison it. Then give me the order, and I will send someone to take the dragon away."

After saying that, Ancestor Mingquan waved his sleeve again, sending an exquisite jade token and a mysterious talisman engraved with thousands of runes to Gu Yuan's side.

The fourth-generation patriarch bestowed upon him a celestial seal and rewarded him with precious treasures, all for the sake of obtaining an eighth-order true dragon. Although the task was difficult, Gu Yuan had no reason to refuse.

"This disciple will certainly do his utmost."

Gu Yuan bowed solemnly and responded.

"Your safety is of utmost importance. Do not act rashly. Heaven is watching, and I have plenty of time."

Master Mingquan smiled slightly, and his tone became gentler.

"Alright, no need for formalities. Time is running out, let's refine the Immortal Seal right here!"

Ancestor Mingquan stopped Gu Yuan from being overly polite, urged him on, and at the same time whispered the secret method for refining yesterday's immortal seal.

Gu Yuan immediately sat cross-legged and activated the secret technique bestowed by Ancestor Mingquan, transforming his immortal power into a "bubble" that slowly enveloped the "Yesterday Immortal Seal".

Although the "bubble" enveloped the Immortal Seal, Gu Yuan could still feel the countless connections, like threads, linking him to Ancestor Mingquan.

He looked up and glanced at Master Mingquan, who immediately nodded.

Then, Gu Yuan had a thought and activated the secret technique.

"Zheng!"

In an instant, as if an invisible blade had sliced ​​through the void, all connections between this seal and Ancestor Mingquan were severed. Then, yesterday's Immortal Seal transformed into a stream of light and instantly entered Gu Yuan's body.

Gu Yuan, disregarding the need to refine the seal, looked up at Ancestor Mingquan.

Although the Ancestor Mingquan's face was slightly pale, it seemed as if he had broken free of a shackle, and his aura became increasingly ethereal, as if he were about to ride the wind away.

"I enter the mortal world and take on countless forms, seeking not immortality but only truth..."

Before Gu Yuan could ask any more questions, a faint voice rang out like a lingering echo, and then he was like a fallen leaf blown by a gentle breeze, leaving the hall and arriving directly outside the palace.

Gu Yuan bowed to the luxurious palace, then his figure transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the eighteenth heaven.

……

...In the Heavenly Palace, time truly flies.

This is because the Heavenly Palace is invincible, and the immortals cultivate in seclusion. Although there are occasional disputes, they are not serious. In the blink of an eye, a hundred years of seclusion and cultivation can pass.

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Within the seventh heaven, the already intense aura of death surged even more fiercely, soaring straight into the sky.

The thunderous sound of war drums resounded throughout Taiyuan Heaven, stirring up a surge of adrenaline and making one yearn to immediately seek out someone to fight.

Fleeting glimpses of light, dragons and cranes, all sorts of mounts, emerged from the various heavens of the Heavenly Palace and converged on the Heavenly Battle Division of the Seventh Heaven.

The reappearance of the Dragon Star and the struggle among the eight palaces for the position of the ruler of the four directions is considered a grand event in the Heavenly Palace. Any celestial official from the Immortal Sea Land who has the ability will naturally not miss it and come to watch.

The other immortals all had unclear relationships with the Eight Palaces, since they all belonged to the Eight Lineages and were direct descendants. As a result, this battle of the four factions, which should have been selected within the Heavenly Battle Division, attracted many spectators.

However, immortals are different from ordinary people. The immortals reside in the sky, surrounded by thousands of rays of light, and a circular wheel appears on its own. The gathering of strange phenomena adds color to this battle between the four directions.

But those gathered here are all immortals of Biyou.

The immortals of Jade Void, residing in their own immortal palaces, can know everything about this battle without having to come in person.

In truth, if the Heavenly Battle Division were to lift the restrictions, Immortal Biyou would have countless methods to watch the battle from his own immortal palace.

However... in a battle between beings of the same realm, the Immortal Biyou is not qualified to observe everything from afar; he can only come in person or in an avatar.

For a time, numerous ethereal figures appeared before the Heavenly Battle Division, but without the order of the Division Master, they were temporarily forbidden from entering the Division.

The Heavenly Battle Division has no fixed venue for its magical duels; the Division Master must be present for everything.

"clang!"

Just then, the sound of the celestial bell rang out from the void, shaking the primordial chaos.

Upon hearing this, all the immortals became solemn.

"Do not ask when the battle between heavens will end, but ask how many sorrows a celestial being may endure?"

A faint voice, tinged with laughter, came from the void, and then a phantom, like a myriad of swirling nebulae or a bright, full moon, appeared above the Heavenly Battle Division.

The Chief of the Heavenly Dou Division, a third-generation immortal of the Imperial Realm Dao Lineage, the Heavenly Rainbow Immortal Lord, and an unparalleled figure at the pinnacle of Jade Void.

"clang!"

"clang!"

With the appearance of the Celestial Rainbow Lord, seven illusory figures appeared in succession, like flowing stars or shining bright suns, each with its own unique characteristics.

"Greetings, Master!"

The surrounding immortals all bowed in respect.

The Heavenly Battle Division, comprised of eight Jade Void Immortals—one chief and seven deputy—jointly oversees the Heavenly Palace's military campaigns.

However, these eight people are rarely seen and never appear in public. They delegate almost all matters to the Eighth Prince.

This is the norm in the Heavenly Palace. Those who achieve the status of Jade Void Immortals gain even greater power and influence, and apart from major events, they no longer need to personally handle minor matters.

Today is the day to select the masters of the four palaces. Eight Jade Void Immortals have gathered here, but even so, only three of them are in their true forms. The other five are incarnations, and their true forms are still nowhere to be found.

"Gentlemen, it's been a long time."

Celestial Lord Tianhong looked to his left and right, his tone tinged with amusement.

"Greetings, Master!"

The other immortals all bowed, their expressions varying.

The Heavenly Battle Division is in charge of warfare, but there hasn't been a major battle at the level of Immortal Lords for a long time, as the division members have been cultivating in seclusion for many years.

If it weren't for the matter concerning Longxing, no one would have gathered here.

"The time has come. Today is not for you and me to take the stage. Let's see if the other halls have made any progress."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Immortal Lord Tianhong ended the conversation and turned his gaze to the clouds below.

"boom!!"

Then a surging, invisible force suddenly descended, and all the surrounding immortals and officials were pushed aside before they could even pay their respects.

Countless clouds were also pushed aside, revealing a flat cloud platform ten thousand feet high.

"The clouds here are like iron, and the air is like a wall. Without the Jade Void, no method can break through it."

The faint voice seemed to descend from the heavens, and the 100,000-foot-tall circular platform instantly solidified and compressed, containing immense power that even the immortal Biyou could not break through.

The Heavenly Dou Division has always been capricious; it can simply push aside the clouds to create a platform.

"The time has come; summon the Eight Courts immediately."

Without uttering any further words, Celestial Lord Tianhong issued a direct decree.

"Boom!"

As the war drums sounded, the figures of the eight immortals were instantly drawn to this place by a vast power.

Gu Yuan was naturally among them.

He turned his head and saw seven immortals standing on his left, surrounded by pure energy and exuding an aura of awe.

He was last among the eight.

"Greetings, Master!"

The eight people bowed in unison, paying their respects to the eight Jade Void Immortal Lords in the heavens.

Even those who attain immortality must wage war.

"You all must have already understood the purpose of the Heavenly Battle Division."

"This campaign against Dragon Star is likely to be the vanguard battle in the fight against the Dragon Court, therefore the eight palaces need to join forces and the two palaces need to fight together."

“Our Heavenly Battle Division is different from other divisions. We do not forcibly appoint people; we only observe your methods.”

"If any of you are interested in taking control, step onto the stage immediately and state which hall you wish to fight in. The victor will rule, and the loser will be summoned."

"Four Palace Masters, then let's only compete in four matches."

"Although you are all noble palace masters who have ascended to immortality, the battle between the Dragon Stars is a matter of life and death, so you must not hold back."

The mighty voice of Immortal Lord Tianhong rang out, and then the battle began immediately.

The eight people exchanged glances, each with a hint of hesitation.

Because these days, the elders of the immortal lineage have been vaguely uneasy and have given each other warnings, this battle, which should have been fierce, has taken a turn for the worse.

But in the end, no one backed down.

Those who can enter the Heavenly Battle Division are all warriors who have long cultivated a fighting spirit in the mortal realm and beyond, and are extremely confident.

"I am the eldest, so I will do it."

The silence lasted only a moment before the Palace Master of Douyuan Palace, the fifth-generation immortal of the Crimson Cloud Immortal Lineage, and the Immortal Master Yuanxia, ​​ascended the platform first.

Gu Yuan immediately focused his gaze.

He was also very curious about the methods of the Celestial Immortal Biyou.

(End of this chapter)