A journey of survival starting from Zhetian

Chapter 658 Yu Shi

Outside a very rugged palace in Funiu City.

Yu's face showed a hint of surprise and uncertainty as he stared intently at the extremely hidden interior, which was terrifying even to ordinary emperors of the third generation, as if it were about to crush heaven and earth and shatter the universe.

The burly man, standing at 2.2 meters tall, stared in astonishment, muttering to himself unconsciously, "Such power is unmatched even by most of the True Immortals in the two great sects of my clan. It definitely surpasses the realm of the fourth incarnation of the Human Path."

"Is Fellow Daoist Divine Emperor truly a three-life emperor on the verge of death, or someone who has already lived through his seventh or eighth life and is about to ascend to immortality?"

"Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?"

Yu was born into the Sun God Sect. Although he was not one of the geniuses in the sect whose cultivation far surpassed his own realm, he was still an extreme emperor who had lived a third life and had the foundation of a great immortal sect. Compared to emperors who climbed to their current realm step by step on their own, he had a much deeper understanding of information and secrets, as well as cultivation.

The Nirvana Immortal Dao Law level that the Divine Emperor was currently displaying was comparable to that of a seven-generation supreme emperor who was on the verge of becoming a Quasi-Immortal King. It was equivalent to the enlightenment of an ordinary top-tier true immortal, which Yu recognized.

Within the Sun God Cult, the current vice leader is a supreme immortal. Before Yu lived his third life, he specifically consulted this supreme immortal through the [Spirit Realm] about relevant issues during Nirvana, and also had this supreme immortal review and make some modifications to the transformation method to better suit himself.

The immortal aura emanating from the consciousness projection manifested by the vice leader of the Sun God Cult in the Spirit Realm was no more intense than the Nirvana Dao essence that dissipated during the transformation of the God Emperor.

Yu swallowed hard as he watched the space-time begin to ripple, and the ancient stars and myriad paths slowly stirred by the rugged palace. "I am but a mere lower-middle level Three-Life Extreme Dao Emperor. I should have addressed this being, whose cultivation is at least equivalent to a Supreme True Immortal, as God Emperor Senior."

The burly man scratched his messy hair. "But why is this senior hiding his cultivation level? Is it because he doesn't want the quasi-Immortal Kings and Immortal King incarnations on the ancient primordial star to discover it?"

"But since the mythological era, even battles at the fourth level of immortals have rarely occurred on the ancient star of the primordial world. It can be called the safest place for life in the universe. Obviously, many powerful immortals have maintained a very special tacit understanding about this. Is it necessary to be so careful to hide themselves?"

"Is some great change about to occur in the universe, affecting this extremely safe land of life, the ancient primordial star? Should I run away first? But where can I run to? If even the ancient primordial star is in danger, then isn't the entire universe even more perilous?"

"If we were to collide with some great terror hidden in the cosmos, something that even immortal beings would be extremely wary of, it would be something that an ordinary three-life ultimate emperor like myself could not handle."

Sensing the increasingly hidden, yet terrifying, aura of extreme power within the rugged hall, Yu's expression turned sorrowful.

From the time he began his cultivation as a child, the path of cultivation he chose within the Sun God Cult, as well as the immortal lineage he selected, leaned towards the side of natural creation. In terms of cultivating demigod medicines, creating heaven and earth, and shaping life-giving star fields, he considered himself to be among the elite few in his realm.

When it comes to the cultivation of great killing techniques, the talent of combat, and the life-and-death struggle, those supreme geniuses who regard cross-border battles against immortals as the norm can probably defeat him with just a few moves. Even in ordinary battles between people of the same realm, he will gradually fall into a disadvantageous position as time goes by, and in the end, he will only have the option of fleeing in defeat.

Yu Lai came to the ancient star from the Sun God Cult, applying to be stationed in this major human city. He valued the relatively safe cultivation environment here, allowing him to fully utilize his strengths and avoid his weaknesses. However, judging from the actions of this senior God Emperor who even concealed his cultivation level and abilities, the ancient star seems poised to be drawn into the various conflicts of the universe.

"Ow"

A slightly immature dragon roar rang out, carrying extremely pure true dragon Dao essence, echoing from within the rugged hall and lingering in You Yu's ears, instantly emptying his mind and interrupting the thoughts that were constantly fluctuating in his consciousness.

Suddenly, a small beast with antlers like a deer, head like a camel, eyes like a rabbit, neck like a snake, belly like a clam, scales like a carp, claws like an eagle, paws like a tiger, and ears like a cow took flight and landed in front of the burly man, transforming into a boy with slightly round cheeks.

Yu stared wide-eyed at the boy who was about 1.6 meters tall in front of him.

With an incredibly complex expression, he bowed and said in a somewhat hoarse voice, "Congratulations on living out your next life, senior. But are you a true dragon?"

"That blood crystal related to the true dragon."

The God Emperor shook his head, placed the obviously darkened True Dragon Blood Crystal into Youyu's hand, and said with a smile, "I am not one of the Ten Fierce True Dragons. It's just that my Nirvana method was a bit off. I have a new appearance after living a new life."

"Although I did not use the power of the true dragon bloodline within this immortal resource, I consumed about 80% of its essence of creation. I will compensate you in the future. The good deeds you have done by borrowing this immortal resource from me will be repaid to the human race at a suitable time in the future."

The God Emperor looked at the human giant in front of him with a very serious expression, repeating the promise he had made earlier.

Yu smiled, and then he opened his mouth as if to ask something. But before he could speak, the God Emperor seemed to already know what he wanted to ask, saw through his thoughts, and immediately shook his head, silencing him.

The God Emperor said with a touch of solemnity, "Some things are bound to happen, and this involves a great deal of cause and effect and destiny. It is not something I can arrange, nor something I can interfere with, nor something that can be changed according to my will."

The God Emperor sighed, "The Primordial Ancient Star can be said to be the safest place in all the heavens and myriad realms at present. Staying here is the best choice."

He paused, looking at You Yu's seemingly troubled expression, and continued, "If Fellow Daoist You Yu is uneasy, why not search and see outside Fu Niu City? Perhaps you will find your own opportunity."

"Fellow Daoist has been on the ancient star for many years, but you should not have left this great human city and traveled around the ancient star."

In an instant, it seemed that Buddha understood something and bowed to the boy before him.

However, the God Emperor stepped aside, avoiding the gesture, and did not accept the greeting.

With a hint of solemnity, the God Emperor addressed the astonished You Yu, saying, "These words are spoken by 'Fate' through my mouth, and I cannot bear this cause and effect."

The God Emperor's eyes also showed a hint of bewilderment at this moment. "After this Nirvana, I have a deeper understanding of cause and effect and destiny. I thought I had seen some of the future trends, but at this moment they are all blurry."

"I now understand only one thing: destiny will allow the right people to stand in the right place at the right time. This is the general trend of our time, and it is driven by the many Immortal Kings, the many Immortal True Immortals, and countless beings from all the heavens and myriad realms."

“Fellow Daoist Youyu, you are like this, and so am I.”

The burly man looked at the boy in front of him, who seemed to be some kind of charlatan from the ancient planet Ziwei, and gradually became more and more eccentric, and suddenly felt a headache coming on.

Why can't we just say it outright?
His already not-so-bright brain was about to explode from all the witty banter.

Seeing the human man's pained expression, the Divine Emperor smiled helplessly. "Some things are not that they cannot be said, but that even those who calculate them cannot see clearly, cannot explain them, and dare not delve into them." "Fellow Daoist Yu, all you need to know now is that there is an opportunity for you outside Funiu City."

"I have said enough. Fellow Daoist Yu, I hope that one day I can see you again at the Conference of Kings."

"Fellow Taoist, see you soon."

The God Emperor nodded to the burly man in front of him, then stepped back and instantly disappeared into the deepest part of the void, vanishing completely from the great human city.

Yu's eyes widened as he held the dark dragon blood crystal in his palm, his mouth agape.

After a long while, he murmured, "I know that there is a gap between an Extreme Emperor who has lived three lifetimes and an Extreme Emperor who has lived seven lifetimes or more, which can be described as the difference between immortals and mortals. But this seems too big. I am clearly traversing the void right in front of me, but I can't even detect a single wrinkle in spacetime or a corresponding fluctuation of the law."

"Moreover, I hadn't even said anything yet, and you already answered all the questions I wanted to ask. Did the God Emperor read my mind?"

Yu lowered his head and pondered the object in his palm for a while, his brows furrowing slightly. Then he loosened his grip and put the True Dragon Blood Crystal, which had consumed most of the essence of creation, back into his human microcosm.

He had roughly estimated the amount of fortune that the Blood Crystal had consumed, and it was much, much less than expected. Originally, this immortal resource that his elder had brought back from the Boundary Sea would have been used up to the point where only the shell remained.

If the remaining fortune within this True Dragon Blood Crystal could be supplemented with a little more Immortal Source and a grand Immortal Array could be set up, it should be enough for him to live out his fourth life.

This was completely unexpected.

"Moreover, is there an opportunity for me outside Funiu City?"

"As a powerful figure who could easily crush me, he wouldn't deceive me. Besides, he was extremely serious and promised to repay humanity with a good deed."

Yu glanced at the teleportation array in the center of the city, and at the human cultivators who were constantly being teleported here through Hangu Pass.

After a moment of silence, he went to the main hall of the city lord's mansion, invited several quasi-emperors from the city, gave them instructions on many future arrangements, and worked with them to make several contingency plans. Through the channels of the [Spirit Realm], along with some specially sealed information, they were sent back to the Sun God Cult.

Early the next morning, Youyu left the city and headed towards the Funiu Mountains.

"Since the Divine Emperor believes that I have an opportunity outside the city, then it can only be Mount Funiu. Both of my human race's Holy Emperors obtained their own opportunities in this place."

"I just wonder if my destiny also lies in Mount Funiu."

With confirmation from various major Taoist sects, beings destined to be associated with Mount Funiu, a Taoist holy site, will, upon arriving at this place, wait for a few to several dozen breaths before seeing the stone steps leading to the summit. By ascending these steps, they will receive a fortune perfectly suited to their own destiny.

Many disciples of the great immortal sects who are destined to be here have obtained opportunities and fortunes of varying degrees. Even the smallest of these opportunities is enough to influence one's next life. According to the Taiyin Holy Emperor, the greatest of these opportunities involves the past and the future, and even the supreme fortune of breaking through the king and becoming an emperor.

With a hint of anticipation in his eyes, You Yu arrived at the foot of this sacred mountain. Looking at the mountain shrouded in a thin mist, he respectfully bowed.

"Humanity has more than enough; we humbly request Laozi to grant us an opportunity."

After twelve breaths, the thin mist dissipated, revealing three long stone steps that seemed to lead to the highest point of Funiu Mountain.

The one on the left exudes the aura of a true phoenix rebirth, yet it is also faintly filled with a profound earthy charm and the mysterious essence of some kind of immortal metal. Just by looking at it, one can feel the profound Dao intent that gives people the ultimate true immortality, manifesting a hazy imperial figure holding a divine fire furnace, refining all things and forging the boundless.

The middle one carries a constant and unchanging charm. At a glance, it gradually manifests the four poles of heaven and earth, and manifests four magnificent pillars that symbolize different concepts. It carries a supreme divine will and reveals a worldly shadow that remains unchanged amidst the changes of all realms and the shifting of all paths.

On the right, however, is a human dressed in coarse linen clothes, walking through mountains and fields, constantly picking up herbs, working in farmland, recording his insights and understandings in books and scrolls, and sending them to countless families in the mortal world. He looks extremely ordinary.

The essence of the three channels originates from what Youyu has cultivated and learned, and the forms they present are all in Youyu's image.

However, even Yu himself seemed somewhat bewildered by the symbolism and allusions within.

"There are three paths. Isn't there just one stone staircase leading up?"

"Neither the Taiyin Saint Emperor nor the Taiyang Saint Emperor, nor the prodigies of other great immortal sects, have such records."

"I don't seem to understand it at all. What should I do?"

After pondering quietly for a quarter of an hour, You Yu summoned his ultimate imperial weapon, a small furnace forged from phoenix blood crimson gold. He ignited a wisp of spiritual fire imbued with his own Dao essence, closed his eyes, and quietly sensed it.

Suddenly, he seemed to hear something, a voice that seemed to come from somewhere in the future.

This is an extremely distant future, but also a future that he feels best aligns with his own Daoist heart and desires. There are many living beings there, chanting his name.

When Yu opened his eyes, two of the three roads in front of him vanished into thin air, leaving only the one on the right.

He walked up, muttering to himself with a hint of confusion.

"My name is clearly Youyu. You can call me Youyu Shi if you like."

"But what does Hengyu mean by this?"

(End of this chapter)