I seek immortality by chance

Chapter 769 Returning to the Heavenly Palace, Using the Stone Liquid Again

The universe is silent; in the vast starry sky, all is peaceful, and there is no sign of war.

The aura of calamity seemed to have disappeared.

An unprecedented peace.

Gu Yuan and the others sat solemnly within the great formation, yet their hearts were filled with unease.

The more silent it is, the more frightening it becomes.

The Heavenly Palace is silent for a reason: it is for the entire world to ascend to immortality.

The Dragon Court fell silent, but no one knew why.

Everything was like the darkness before dawn, chilling to the bone.

Therefore, Immortal Lord Cheng Guang dared not relax in the slightest and exerted all his strength to activate the [Other Shore Immortal Gate], fearing that the Dragon Court would suddenly launch a large-scale attack and surround this star.

Amidst this agonizing struggle, another ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The heavens remained silent, with no sign of the dragon.

But within the Heavenly Palace, war broke out.

The Heavenly Palace repaired the Heavenly Pillar in an attempt to elevate the entire realm, but for some unknown reason, a dispute arose during the repair process.

The original conflicts between the various factions erupted over the issue of how much effort they should contribute to repairing the Heavenly Pillar.

At first, the filth was minor and could be suppressed.

However, as time went on, the sordidness grew, and even a life-or-death struggle began to erupt in the [Sea of ​​Star Remains].

The Sea of ​​Stars and Bones is a remote corner of the Heavenly Palace, barren of celestial energy and with a harsh environment.

Demonic cultivators and immortal demons from the eight new realms cultivate here after ascending to immortality.

Natural disasters frequently erupt in this place, which can harm immortals and even block the thoughts of Jade Void Immortals, hindering the methods of deduction and making it difficult to find the cause and effect.

The direct descendants of the Heavenly Palace rarely come here unless they are seeking an opportunity.

However, with the outbreak of the Heavenly Palace's filth, this place actually became a "burial ground for immortals".

When the immortal died, his spiritual energy scattered throughout this world, greatly benefiting demons and immortals, which then became rampant.

The cause of this struggle is unclear; many times it was merely a battle of egos or a fight over petty gains. Yet, the fighting grew increasingly fierce, with more and more deaths and injuries, and the entire Heavenly Palace began to show signs of chaos.

Fortunately, none of this affected the outer realms, and Gu Yuan and the others could still sit in the immortal formation with peace of mind.

However, a shadow also rose in everyone's hearts.

If the Heavenly Palace falls into chaos, their "lone army" may also be at risk.

Most importantly, the Heavenly Battle Division was jointly controlled by the Eight Immortal Lords, resulting in a great deal of karma. Several battles had led to the deaths of immortals from each of the eight divisions, causing discord and affecting their relationships.

Even the Jade Void Immortal is no exception to the principle of distinguishing between close and distant relationships.

Fortunately, Immortal Lord Cheng Guang was still able to maintain order, and the people in Jade Void Immortal Abode were all of strong will and knew that in such a situation, internal strife was the worst thing to happen, so everything remained peaceful.

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Time flies.

Another twenty years have passed.

For twenty years, the great formation continued uninterrupted, even gathering many immortals from the other Dragon Stars into Dragon Horn Star, amplifying the formation's power.

Everything was for the sake of "returning to heaven" three years later.

The Dragon Court remained silent, offering no response whatsoever, seemingly having truly exhausted all means of control.

However, the "chaos" in the Heavenly Palace became increasingly apparent.

There are even Jade Void Immortals who have entered the arena and are fighting in the Sea of ​​Star Remains.

The long-hidden conflicts between several factions erupted at this moment.

Every few months, a command sword arrives, carrying news of deaths and injuries from various branches, as well as requests for help.

The chaos in the Heavenly Palace has become so severe that they have begun to seek help from the Jade Void Immortal Lord, who is beyond the reach of the heavens.

All the immortals looked solemn.

But in the end, he managed to restrain himself.

He remained firmly seated in the immortal formation, not daring to move an inch, for fear of falling into the Dragon Court's trap.

And so, amidst the solemn expressions of the immortals... three years finally passed.

The thirty-three-year period has come to an end, and the imperial court has not launched any campaigns; it is time for him to return to heaven.

"Senior brother?!"

A voice rang out from within the great formation, asking Immortal Lord Cheng Guang.

Upon hearing this, all eyes turned to Immortal Lord Cheng Guang.

Thirty-three years of guarding have been completed; it's time to return to the Heavenly Palace, isn't it?
In the past, the celestial lords would not have been so solemn, but in the past thirty years, dozens of celestial beings in the Heavenly Palace had died or been injured, and even the Jade Void Celestial Lord had been involved. This was arguably the most severe internal strife in the recorded history of the Heavenly Palace, which made them worry about the changes in the Heavenly Palace.

Immortal Lord Cheng Guang looked up at the sky and said in a deep voice, "Don't rush. The thirty-three-year period has just begun. Let's wait for the dawn."

The Heavenly Palace has long been isolated from the outside world. Unless the light of day falls, even the Jade Void Immortal Lord cannot enter the Heavenly Palace.

Upon hearing this, the immortals could only wait patiently.

But the closer it got to the end, the more anxious the immortals became.

Even the Jade Void Immortal Lord is no exception.

Not only was there concern that things might change over time and invite an attack from the Dragon Court, but the most crucial factor was that there were still two years until the day when the entire Heavenly Palace would ascend to immortality.

What was their purpose in entering the calamity to kill the dragon?
Isn't it all just to stop the Dragon Court so that the Heavenly Palace can ascend safely and live a carefree life from then on?
If we were to say who deserves the most credit this time, it would undoubtedly be those of them who entered the calamity.

But if they were to ascend to heaven and not be included, that would be unacceptable to anyone.

Perhaps because he had been in the center of this calamity for too long, the immortal lord's composure began to wane.

"Senior brother, when will dawn break?"

In just half a day, there have been three inquiries.

This would have been unimaginable in the past.

Asking three questions in half a day—where is the composure of an immortal lord?
But now it has happened.

But Immortal Lord Cheng Guang remained silent.

Because he was also unsure when dawn would break.

Even asking Senior Brother Tianhong was useless.

The only response was four words: "Wait patiently."

We can wait, but how long should we wait?

Will we wait until we ascend to heaven?
Two years remain until their ascension to the Heavenly Palace, but the hearts of the immortals are beginning to stir, and the tranquility of the past is gone.

But in the end, he didn't ask any more questions. He simply suppressed his emotions and waited patiently.

Fortunately, the Dragon Court remained silent and did not launch any campaigns.

Time passes little by little.

In the perception of the immortals, this day felt longer than the previous thirty-three years.

Just as all the immortals were restless, laughter suddenly rang out after Immortal Lord Cheng Guang held the [Other Shore Immortal Gate] which had been in his possession for thirty-three years.

"The calamity has been averted; why have the immortals not returned to heaven?"

The sound was vast and resounded throughout the stars, carrying the essence of Taoism. It seemed to be the voice of heaven and earth, and just listening to it made one's heart tremble.

Daluo!

The sound of the Great Luo!

The Heavenly Palace Grand Luo spoke, and in an instant, the Other Shore Immortal Gate suddenly expanded, like a primordial gate of chaos, spanning the great star and appearing before the eyes of all the immortals.

"This disciple will humbly obey the Dharma decree!"

Immortal Lord Cheng Guang suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to the back of the immortal gate.

Indeed, how could the Heavenly Palace betray the immortals?
Every thirty-three years, the Great Luo Ancestor personally intervened to guide everyone back to heaven.

Immortal Lord Cheng Guang nodded slightly to Gu Yuan, then with a flick of his sleeve, nine Primordial Green Lotuses flew into his sleeve.

The immortal array that had shrouded this star for thirty-three years quietly dissipated, and then Immortal Lord Cheng Guang took the lead in getting up and walking towards the Chaos Immortal Gate.

"This disciple will humbly obey the Dharma decree!"

The other immortal lords also bowed in unison, and then stepped into the immortal gate.

When the Great Luo made his move, it shook the world. Even if the secrets of heaven were concealed, traces would inevitably be revealed.

In the vast void, terrifying thoughts began to emerge, as if seeking to investigate.

"Return to Heaven!"

Behind the immortal gate, the voice chuckled, and then the gate of light suddenly enveloped the great star, covering all the immortals on it, before disappearing in an instant.

By the time that terrifying thought came, the star was already deserted.

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In the darkness, Gu Yuan looked down at his body and saw wisps of gray "Qi" drifting out like smoke, which were then absorbed by a gray seal above his head.

After this "Qi Body" floated out, Gu Yuan immediately felt a sense of relief, as if some non-existent burden had disappeared.

With a single glance, all the information flowed through his mind.

[The Seal of Calamity Qi, the Seal of the Great Luo, this seal can absorb calamity qi, control calamities, and keep them outside the Heavenly Palace. It is truly mysterious and unparalleled. The world has actually come to have a seal for controlling calamities...]

Not only that, another piece of information surfaced in his mind.

[The Great Immortal, whose name is derived from the Nine Chapters, who created the heavens and the universe, and commands all the stars, is an unparalleled and supreme figure. Bow your head!]

Great Immortal!

An existence at the pinnacle of humankind!
The Ancestor of the Heavenly Palace!
Just as the information from the annotation seal was flowing through his mind, a soft laugh rang out in his heart at the same time.

"Why are you bowing your head? Do you think I'm going to eat this kid?"

"I have neither the destiny to devour immortals nor am I a true demon. Your annotation seal is just a random interpretation..."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Seal of Annotation immediately fell silent, emitting no further sound. Moreover, all the Immortal Seals within Gu Yuan's body ceased their flow, seemingly severed from their connection with heaven and earth.

Even the Holy Infant Fruit had its eyes tightly closed and was trembling slightly, as if it were afraid.

"Having already achieved the Jade Void Realm and aspiring to the Great Luo Realm, why bow your head? Raise your head instead..."

A tremendous sound came from in front of him. Gu Yuan obediently raised his head and saw a green-robed immortal standing with his hands behind his back amidst the misty clouds and under the Immortal Seal of Calamity Qi.

This immortal in green robes appeared ordinary, without any dazzling brilliance. However, upon closer inspection, one could see a chaotic energy flowing between his brows, and his features seemed shrouded in a thin mist, making it impossible to recall his true appearance.

There were no magnificent phenomena or dazzling rays of light, but Gu Yuan dared not be negligent in the slightest. He immediately bowed his head and respectfully called out, "Disciple Gu Yuan pays respects to Ancestor Jiuzhang!"

The Nine Chapters Ancestor, founder of the Nine Chapters Immortal Lineage, one of the Great Luo Immortals under the Supreme Sect, and the leader of the Heavenly Palace.

This is the most supreme being in the world, capable of commanding the stars, opening up the universe, and causing the entire celestial palace to ascend.

Gu Yuan has been cultivating for a hundred years since his ascension, and this is the first time he has seen the Great Luo Ancestor!
No divine light appeared in the eyes of the Nine Chapters Patriarch, but Gu Yuan felt as if he had been seen through from head to toe.

This is an irresistible force for him.

The so-called Jade Void Immortal Lord and all kinds of immortal seal power are all illusory below this level.

This is an existence capable of shattering and reshaping the laws of nature, and altering the universe with a single thought.

"Unpolished jade and pure gold, with naturally formed immortal bones, he does indeed possess some of the qualities of a potential immortal, but the aura of good fortune emanating from him is perhaps a bit too strong..."

The Nine Chapters Patriarch smiled meaningfully at Gu Yuan.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan gave a wry smile.

Gu Yuan knew that even though he could annotate the Immortal Seal in his heart, the Great Luo could still see through it. He knew that the secrets he carried were hard to hide.

The aura of good fortune was so strong that it meant everything about him in the mortal realm had been seen through.

However, he also felt inexplicably relieved.

It's not a big deal that Hongyun's luck was seen through; as long as it wasn't molten stone, everything was fine.

But at this moment, Da Luo was questioning him, and he had no choice but to answer. Gu Yuan immediately admitted his mistake: "This disciple has recklessly reincarnated as an enemy of the Heavenly Palace. I beg the Ancestor to punish me."

The Nine Chapters Patriarch chuckled lightly: "If it weren't for this yin-yang fusion energy, I would indeed have to be punished, but now it seems there's no need for that."

"My Heavenly Palace, with its glorious path, is most tolerant of people. It's just that those people are arrogant and unwilling to enter Heaven. Your ability to subdue Hongyun is also your skill. No wonder you can cultivate so quickly, making all the immortals envious..."

Gu Yuan repeatedly expressed his shame, but inwardly he felt increasingly relieved.

"You are a direct descendant of my Heavenly Palace, a disciple of Zixiao and Linchuan. Now that you have been able to subdue this seal, enjoy it well. However, remember not to be bewitched. Those people have deep desires and are not a good match for you."

The Nine Chapters Ancestor didn't say much, only gave a warning, and with a wave of his sleeve, Gu Yuan disappeared from this world.

Just as he was disappearing, one last sentence rang in Gu Yuan's ears.

"The chaos in the Heavenly Palace is merely a facade. Once you enter Heaven, you need not concern yourself with it. Just focus on quiet cultivation. Two years later, when the entire realm ascends to immortality, you will still need the help of ten thousand immortals."

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The faint words were still ringing in his ears when Gu Yuan's eyes lit up, and he found himself in the first level of the Heavenly Palace.

Before him, Immortal Lord Cheng Guang and others stood on the clouds, looking to the left and right.

Gu Yuan also turned his head to look.

Qi!
Wisps of grayish qi permeated the once peaceful celestial palace, causing a restless heat in people's hearts, and the distant firelight could be faintly seen.

The first level of this Heavenly Palace seemed to have experienced some great battle, as it was filled with the feeling of "devastation" and "ruins".

"Grandmaster, Linchuan has gone too far in bullying me! That Ning Xubai, relying on the Immortal Binding Rope, actually imprisoned my three junior brothers!"

Just then, the clouds were faint, and a stream of light fell from the sky, flying hurriedly toward Immortal Lord Yang Huan, while constantly making accusations.

Immortal Lord Yang Huan turned his head and glanced at Gu Yuan indifferently.

Gu Yuan bowed deeply, said nothing more, paid his respects to Immortal Lord Cheng Guang and the others, and then transformed into a stream of light and left the place.

Immortal Lord Tianhu and Immortal Lord Miaoyuan also left.

Upon seeing this, Immortal Lord Yang Huan also vanished in a flash, turning into a stream of light, leaving only the Immortal Bi You to weep.

Upon seeing this, Immortal Lord Cheng Guang and the others also transformed into streams of light and left the place.

Despite the great calamity from beyond the heavens, no immortals perished, but within the Heavenly Palace, more than ten direct disciples of Biyou were killed or injured.

The struggle for power is sometimes truly ironic.

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And all of this has nothing to do with Gu Yuan.

After returning to the Dou Shu Palace, he kept the palace doors tightly shut and refused to see any outsiders. Even when Ning Xubai came to visit, he merely comforted him and asked him to leave.

This was a personal admonition from Ronaldo.

Two years later, he ascended to the top of the world.

During this period, everything is superficial and need not be taken seriously.

However, to prevent the Dragon Court's plot, it is still necessary to "shed blood" for the time being.

Gu Yuan sat quietly in the hall for a long time. Ten days later, when his mind was clear, he summoned the Cave Heaven Immortal Seal, which enveloped his body, and took out the stone liquid.

After breaking through to the Jade Void Realm, he had not yet used the Stone Liquid to check for any new changes.

However, he wasn't in a hurry.

At that time, he was in the midst of a great calamity, and even if he had the opportunity, it would be difficult to seize it.

There's still time, so why not give it a try?

With a flick of his wrist, the liquid stone appeared in his hand.

This time, however, Gu Yuan felt that the stone bottle was much heavier, as if a divine mountain was hidden inside. If he hadn't had a ninth-level physical body, he would have almost been unable to hold it.

Out of curiosity, Gu Yuan dripped the liquid stone into his eyes.

"boom!"

In an instant, heaven and earth were upside down, stars and rivers swirled, and the whole world turned into gray lines once again.

广！
This was Gu Yuan's first impression!

Vast and boundless, the universe seemed to be within his sight; as far as the eye could see, all space was within his gaze.

He saw through everything.

The celestial palace, outer space, the universe—the infinite realms seemed to be all within his sight.

Xuanhuang, the Eight Realms, and even a distant, unseen "vast ocean" can all be seen.

"Ok?"

Before Gu Yuan could raise his gaze to test whether he could see through the thirty-three layers, a "light" suddenly shone in the Xuanhuang Origin Land.

This "light" was extremely dazzling, the most brilliant Gu Yuan had ever seen in his life.

However, it had no color at all.

There was no impulse to give Gu Yuan any "opportunity".

"boom!"

Just as Gu Yuan was surprised and wanted to look again, everything in front of him suddenly exploded. The effect of the liquid stone disappeared instantly, and everything in front of him exploded.

Not only that, the stone bottle suddenly fell to the ground, seemingly losing all its spirituality, turning into the most ordinary gray-white appearance he had first seen, like an earthenware pot, extremely common.

"What was that just now?"

Gu Yuan was puzzled.

However, in the thirty-three heavens above the Heavenly Palace and in the vast ocean of the Dragon Court, sixteen pairs of eyes suddenly opened.

Excitement, confusion, doubt—a variety of emotions arose.

Without hesitation, the sixteen figures vanished from their original positions in an instant.

(End of this chapter)