Living in the deep palace

After Su Chen swiftly slaughtered wave after wave of pursuers and transformed the Meteorite Void Zone into a forbidden area, the entire vast star sea fell into a strange period of calm.

The bounty offered by the gods still hangs high in the Heavenly Palace, and the tempting reward still makes countless cultivators drool.

But no one dared to take up the challenge anymore.

Everyone understood that it was no longer a shortcut to wealth and glory, but rather... a one-way ticket to the Netherworld.

Beneath this surface calm, a more turbulent and profound undercurrent is quietly brewing.

Somewhere in the starry sea, there is a mysterious dimensional space that cannot be explored by any divine sense and does not exist on any star map.

Here, the chaotic energy swirls, the power of laws is abundant, and ancient dojos, exuding immortal charm, are scattered throughout the void.

Each dojo represents a Golden Immortal who once left a glorious name in the starry sea, but now chooses to live in seclusion!
This was a gathering of Golden Immortals, awakened by the terrifying immortals and ultimately brought together.

Here, one can ward off Zuo Qingcang's filth.

Or.

As long as they don't step into the vast sea of ​​stars, they have many ways to avoid Zuo Qingcang's corruption!
now.

Inside a magnificent temple, entirely crafted from "Nine Heavens Immortal Jade".

Several blurry figures, yet exuding a terrifying aura that could make even the stars tremble, sat facing each other.

Their faces were shrouded in a dense divine light of the Great Dao, making them impossible to see clearly. However, from the different Dao auras emanating from them, it was clear that each of them represented a supreme law cultivated to its ultimate level—the Golden Immortal Dao!

"Fellow Daoists, what do you think of the recent actions of that terrifying Immortal Su Chen?"

A gentle yet authoritative voice slowly rang out.

The one who spoke was the old man in the Taoist robe with an air of otherworldly grace. He was the founder of the "Taiqing Immortal Sect" in the Middle Ages, with the Taoist name "Xuanyuan Golden Immortal." He was an ancient being who had already attained the Golden Immortal realm several eras ago.

of course.

The Taiqing Immortal Sect has long been destroyed.

After all, an era can easily last for tens of thousands of years, and the period before the Fifth Era is undoubtedly the one that can be called the medieval era.

Over time, even a powerful sect like the Three Realms Immortal Sect will be reduced to ashes.

"Hmph! What else can I say?"

A voice filled with violence and killing intent coldly snorted, "This boy acts erratically and is too bloodthirsty! In just a few months, there have been at least eighty or a hundred Xuanxian and God-Kings who have fallen at his hands! Among them are some half-step Ancient God-Kings and Xuanyu Immortal Ranking experts!"

"His wanton slaughter has already broken the unwritten agreement among us Golden Immortals! He even killed Fellow Daoist Wanmu earlier! This has seriously disrupted the order of the Star Sea!"

"In my opinion, we should join forces and suppress him during the [Moonless] period to serve as a warning to others!"

The speaker was surrounded by sword energy, like a peerless and ferocious sword drawn from its sheath. He was the last Golden Immortal of the previous era: the Sword Cultivation Immortal Sect "Lutian Sword Pavilion" - "Lujue Golden Immortal".

“Fellow Daoist Lu Jue is mistaken.”

Another alluring yet icy voice rang out, "Those people were all swayed by the bounty offered by the gods and went to seek trouble with Su Chen. They were killed instead... It can only be said that they brought it upon themselves and have no one else to blame."

"And let's talk about Fellow Daoist Wanmu again!"

"He carries the remains of the Tree of Immortality, and is destined to fight against other owners of the remains of the Tree of Immortality, until he is finally whole again."

"It's normal for him to be killed, or to kill someone! Why should you take your anger out on that terrifying fellow cultivator?"

"Moreover," the voice paused, then continued, "you have all witnessed Su Chen's strength. He instantly killed Xuan Yuxian with a flick of his finger, and suppressed a half-step Ancient God King in a single move... Such combat power is probably... no less than ours, right?"

"Even if Fellow Daoist Wanmu was only a fallen Golden Immortal, he would definitely have one foot, or even his entire body, already stepped into the early stage of the Golden Immortal realm..."

The one who spoke was the founder of the "Holy Land of Joy" in the near-ancient era, the "Golden Immortal of Wonderful Sound" who proved her Dao through the Great Dao of Enchantment. Her words silenced the other Golden Immortals present.

Yes.

The strength that Su Chen displayed was truly unbelievable.

More importantly... he seemed... completely unaffected by that "polluted sun"!

This is what they fear most, and what they covet most!
“Fellow Daoist Miaoyin is right.”

Xuan Yuan Golden Immortal slowly spoke, breaking the silence, "That Su Chen's 'Taiyi Power' is mysterious and unpredictable, seemingly transcending ordinary laws, capable of purifying all filth. For us, perhaps... it's not a bad thing."

A strange light flashed in his deep, starry eyes.

"We are trapped by Zuo Qingcang's corruption, and dare not easily emerge into the world, much less use our full strength. Meanwhile, the threat behind that 'door' is drawing ever closer. Although Tian Buyu has perished, who can guarantee that there won't be another 'Nether Lotus Saint Lord' with similar methods?"

"This vast starry sea needs a top-tier combat power that can move freely in the world without restrictions to deal with the possible catastrophes in the future."

"And Su Chen, no matter how you look at it, is... the most suitable candidate."

Xuan Yuan Jin Xian's words made Lu Jue Jin Xian frown, but he couldn't refute them.

"Does Brother Xuanyuan mean... that we should try to win him over?" Another Golden Immortal, whose aura was peaceful and surrounded by Buddhist light, asked. He was a rare Golden Immortal Ancient Buddha. "But this boy is too bloodthirsty and unruly. I'm afraid... he won't be easily restrained by us."

"Heh, constraints?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan Jin Xian stroked his beard and smiled, "Fellow Daoist is joking. At our level, who can truly restrain whom?"

"What we need to do is not to impose restrictions, but to cooperate."

“We can extend goodwill to him and acknowledge his status as the ‘Number One Person in the Star Sea’. We can even… offer him some assistance within our capabilities when he needs it.”

"In return, when the real catastrophe comes, he should also... shoulder his share of responsibility."

"As for the gods..."

"hehe!"

"These new gods originated from the Immortal Path, and they only have one era, while our Immortal Path era has continued from the first era to the ninth era, and there has never been a break in the line of Golden Immortals..."

"They dare to compare themselves to us?"

A cold glint flashed in Xuan Yuan Jin Xian's eyes. "A corrupt race that can't even protect its own foundation and has become a pawn of others is no longer worthy of ruling the Star Sea. Their era... should end."

Xuan Yuan Jin Xian's words caused the other Jin Xian present to fall into deep thought.

They are all ancient monsters who have lived for countless years. Those who can appear here are either late-stage Golden Immortals or at the peak of mid-stage Golden Immortals. None of them are fallen Golden Immortals like Wanmu Daoren.

They naturally understood the stakes involved.

Su Chen's appearance, while disrupting the original balance, also brought about... a new possibility.

After a long silence, the Golden Immortal of Slaughter finally let out a cold snort and said, "Very well! Since Brother Xuan Yuan has said so, I will observe for the time being. But if this boy dares to do anything that threatens our fundamental interests, don't blame me for being merciless with my sword!"

"Good." The ancient Buddha of the Western Paradise clasped his hands together and nodded slightly.

Miaoyin Jinxian covered her mouth and chuckled, "I also think that having more friends is always better than having more enemies. That terrifying immortal... I really want to see him with my own eyes."

A potential crisis targeting Su Chen was quietly resolved under the guidance of Xuan Yuan Golden Immortal.

These golden immortals standing at the very top of the starry sea finally reached a consensus—

Towards Su Chen, adopt an attitude of observation, showing goodwill, and even... cooperation.

They viewed Su Chen as a crucial... pawn, capable of handling future catastrophes. Of course, Su Chen was completely unaware of this.

Even if he knew, he would probably just... laugh it off.

piece?

His fate, Su Chen's fate, has always been in his own hands!

Anyone who tries to use him as a pawn will ultimately... have the entire chessboard overturned by him!
……

……

After completely eliminating the covetousness of all the villains, Su Chen finally enjoyed a rare moment of peace.

He did not remain in the asteroid belt any longer.

Although the turbulent energy flow and broken laws here can help him hone his Taiyi Immortal Power, it is ultimately not a place for long-term seclusion.

He already had his next goal in mind.

"It's time... to go back."

Su Chen stood in the void, his gaze piercing through the endless galaxy, looking towards the direction of the Heavenly Void Star Domain.

There, he built his own "power".

He has a nominal subordinate, Jin Guang Gu Xian.

There are also... promises he needs to keep.

More importantly, he needs an absolutely safe and stable rear area to provide a continuous stream of support for his next actions.

He intends to use the Immortal Alliance of the Sea of ​​Sorrow as his foundation to build it into the most powerful force in the entire vast starry sea! Without exception!

A supreme holy land capable of rivaling any ancient lineage or reclusive immortal sect!
A solid bulwark that can protect everything behind him when he faces the final catastrophe!
Once this thought arose, it spread like wildfire and could no longer be contained!
An unprecedented divine light erupted in Su Chen's eyes!
Without further hesitation, he transformed into a streak of light and merged into the endless sea of ​​stars, speeding towards the Tianxu Star Domain!
A storm that swept across the entire starry sea has temporarily subsided.

But everyone knows that when that figure in white once again reigns supreme...

The entire landscape of the vast starry sea will inevitably undergo a truly transformative change!
……

……

The starry sea is boundless, and time passes silently.

When Su Chen reappeared at the edge of the Tianxu Starfield, several months had quietly passed since his battle that killed Wanmu Daoren and shook the entire vast star sea.

"The Sea of ​​Separation... my immortal city, I've returned."

Su Chen stood in the void, his gaze piercing through layers of space, looking towards the star field that had long become his foundation, muttering to himself.

His figure flickered and silently merged into the void. There was no earth-shattering power, no spatial ripples; it was as if he had simply stepped quietly from one dimension into another.

……

Separation from the Sea of ​​Immortals.

Since Su Chen left, this place has been undergoing a complete reconstruction and integration under the full supervision of Jin Guang Gu Xian.

Although the outside world was in an uproar because of Su Chen's amazing achievements, the Tianxu Star Region, especially the Lihen Sea in the Northern Region, enjoyed a rare period of peace because it was shrouded in the reputation of the "Terrifying Immortal".

No force dared to provoke this god of death at this time.

On this day, inside the main hall of the Immortal City.

Jin Guang Gu Xian was dealing with many affairs of the alliance, his brows furrowed.

Although Su Chen's reputation was widespread and enough to deter villains, the development of a force ultimately requires massive resources and a well-ordered system.

These myriad of trivial matters left even this Golden Immortal, who once only knew how to cultivate, feeling overwhelmed and stressed.

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he abruptly raised his head, his face revealing an expression of unbelievable ecstasy!

"This aura...it's...it's the master returning!"

He practically scrambled out of the main hall, simultaneously sending a telepathic message to all the city's high-ranking officials: "Quickly come to the main hall to welcome the Lord's return!"

In an instant, the entire immortal city trembled!
Countless streams of light shot into the sky from all parts of the city, converging on the huge square in front of the palace.

These figures included elders from the original Immortal Alliance and newly joined rogue cultivators, but at this moment, their faces were filled with excitement, awe, and a hint of tension.

"Lord Horrible Immortal... has he really returned?"

"Heavens! Ever since the news broke that he had killed two ancient god-kings, there has been no news of him. I thought..."

"Stop talking nonsense! My lord is incredibly powerful, how could anything happen to him?!"

Just as everyone was discussing and eagerly anticipating what was to come,

A figure in white appeared at the very front of the square without warning.

He simply stood there quietly, radiating no astonishing aura, but the moment everyone saw him, they involuntarily held their breath and lowered their proud heads.

An absolute pressure emanating from the level of life, from the depths of the soul, rendered them incapable of any thought of resistance or disrespect.

It was as if they were no longer facing a cultivator, but the entire world and the Great Dao itself!
"Welcome back, my lord!"

Jin Guang Gu Xian was the first to react. He quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Su Chen. His humble posture shocked the powerful figures behind him who were seeing Su Chen for the first time.

"Welcome, Lord Frightened Immortal!"

The cheers and shouts of welcome, as loud as a mountain and as powerful as a tsunami, resounded through the sky.

Su Chen calmly swept his gaze across the faces in the square, some filled with awe, others with excitement, and still others with curiosity, and nodded slightly.

He raised his hand, and a gentle force appeared out of thin air, slowly lifting up the bowing Golden Light Ancient Immortal and the others.

"Everyone, get up."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly, carrying a calming power.

"Jin Guang, thank you for your hard work during my absence." Su Chen's gaze fell on Jin Guang Ancient Immortal.

"It is my honor to share your burdens, my lord!" Jin Guang Gu Xian was flattered and hurriedly said, "My lord, everything is fine in the city. However... the various forces have just settled down, people's hearts are still unsettled, and resources are quite scarce. If this continues, I fear there may be unforeseen changes."

He succinctly reported his current predicament to Su Chen.

Su Chen listened quietly, his expression unchanged.

After Jin Guang Gu Xian finished speaking, he slowly opened his mouth, his voice calm, yet seemingly carrying an undeniable magic.

"It doesn't matter."

He looked up, his gaze passing over the crowd, towards the vast world of the Immortal City, and towards the distant Tianxu Star Domain.

"From this day forward, there will be no more war here, only the clash of the great principles."

"From this day forward, I, Su Chen, will establish a... true immortal holy land here!" (End of Chapter)