Living in the deep palace

"grown ups!"

Jin Guang Gu Xian was the first to react. He suppressed his shock and excitement, transformed into a streak of light, and soared into the sky, catching Su Chen steadily just as he was about to land.

"Quickly! Get the lord to the Taiyi Palace! Use the best healing medicine!"

Jin Guang Gu Xian held Su Chen, who was in a deep coma, and roared anxiously.

After a brief silence, the entire Taiyi Immortal City erupted in cheers that were more fervent and devout than ever before!

"We...we kowtow in gratitude for Your Excellency's saving the world!"

"May Your Majesty live a long and prosperous life! May the Taiyi Palace forever guard the starry sea!"

Millions of cultivators spontaneously knelt on the ground, prostrating themselves in the direction where Su Chen disappeared!

Their eyes were filled with the relief of surviving a disaster, as well as endless worship and gratitude for Su Chen, who was like a god to them!

They knew that from this day forward, the Tianxu Starfield, no, it should be said that the entire Immortal Dao Civilization, had a true guardian deity!
……

This earth-shattering battle that took place in the Tianxu Star Region spread throughout the vast starry sea at an unprecedented speed through various channels.

When those reclusive Golden Immortals, ancient giants, and leaders of various forces saw the final outcome through the water mirror and secret techniques.

The entire starry sea fell into a deathly silence.

The God-Slaying Puppet has been slain!
The divine consciousness of the master behind the "door" has been obliterated!
And the one who accomplished all of this was still that young man named Su Chen!
He single-handedly turned the tide in a desperate situation and saved this sea of ​​stars once again!
The gathering place of the Golden Immortal Alliance.

Xuan Yuan Jin Xian looked at the God-Slaying Heavenly Puppet that finally turned into specks of light and dissipated in the water mirror, as well as the white-clad figure falling from the sky, and let out a long, long sigh.

"This child... is no longer someone to be confined to the pond."

He slowly closed his eyes, his voice carrying a complex emotion that was hard to describe.

"Issue my decree: from this day forward, our Golden Immortal Alliance should cease its hostility towards this boy."

"Given his rate of growth, it's probably beyond our imagination."

"Judging by future achievements, even those who reach the top will likely be inferior to him!"

Upon hearing this, the Golden Immortals of Lu Jue and Miao Yin were greatly shaken, but this time, none of them raised any objections.

Last time, when Wanmu Daoren, a fallen Golden Immortal, was completely destroyed, it could be argued that Wanmu Daoren was not a true Golden Immortal.

But this time, they witnessed it with their own eyes, and there was no doubt that Su Chen had already stepped into the realm of Golden Immortals.

Even those at the peak of the middle stage of the Golden Immortal realm, and those at the late stage of the Golden Immortal realm, had to take notice of it.

They simply gazed silently at the water mirror, at the immortal city that had been preserved because of Su Chen, at the cultivators kneeling on the ground, cheering wildly, their eyes filled with... awe.

The next era is being born.

And the ruler of this eleventh era is clearly this terrifying immortal!

He is destined to reach the top.

……

……

Inside the divine palace of the Divine Emperor Di Xuan.

"Hehe, hahahaha!"

Di Xuan stared at the final result in the bronze mirror for a moment, then burst into a hearty laugh!

"Excellent! Excellent Su Chen! Excellent Taiyi Immortal Dao!"

"He actually dared to directly confront the divine sense of the master behind the 'gate'! He actually won!"

"Interesting! Really interesting!"

Di Xuan's eyes shone brightly, filled with soaring fighting spirit! "This vast starry sea is becoming less and less lonely because of your existence!"

……

Those forces and powerful individuals who originally coveted Taiyi Palace and Su Chen completely extinguished all such thoughts after receiving this news.

They silently withdrew their spies, disbanded the fleet preparing to head to the Tianxu Star Region, and listed the names "Taiyi Palace" and "Su Chen" as the highest level of... taboo!
joke!

Even the God-Slaying Puppet, which had merged with the divine will of the Lord behind the "Gate," had fallen. If they went again, wouldn't they be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, courting their own death?!

After this battle, Su Chen's name has truly become a sword hanging over the heads of all the strong!
His reputation no longer stemmed solely from the accumulation of his battle achievements, but from the deep-seated fear and awe he exuded!

The vast starry sea, after this earth-shattering battle, ushered in an unprecedented period of true tranquility.

Because everyone knows that this sea of ​​stars already has a true king!
An uncrowned king whom no one dares to challenge!

……

……

Time flies, the years are like a shuttle.

After the earth-shattering battle in the Tianxu Starfield, the vast star sea entered a ten-year period of calm.

Over the past decade, Su Chen's name has remained the most frequently mentioned figure in Baohuang Heaven and even the entire Star Sea.

The legends surrounding him have been adapted into countless versions.

Some say that he has already attained the Golden Immortal realm and is destined to become another Celestial Emperor after Zuo Qingcang and Di Yuan.

Some say that he was born with a destiny, a person destined to face the calamity that would follow the "gate" in this universe.

Some even say that he is an ancient god who has been sleeping since the beginning of time, and is now simply awakening from his slumber to regain his divine position and embark on the path of a Great Golden Immortal.

Regardless of the version, Su Chen was elevated to an unprecedented, mythical height.

During these ten years, Taiyi Palace, at the center of the storm, remained unusually low-key.

Su Chen fell into a deep sleep after that battle and has not shown his face since.

He burned the essence of the Longevity Tree, forcibly activated the "Taiyi Reincarnation Disc," and obliterated the divine will of the master behind the "Gate," but he also paid an extremely heavy price.

His Taiyi Dao Seed was covered in cracks, and the flame of his immortal soul was so weak that it seemed to be extinguished at any moment. His whole body was in a state of near-"Dao transformation" of apparent death.

If it weren't for the complete Origin of the Longevity Tree and the ever-renewing Taiyi Immortal Power silently protecting his last vestige of life, he would probably have perished alongside his enemy in that battle.

Su Chen's slumber cast a tense and solemn atmosphere over the entire Taiyi Palace.

Jin Guang Gu Xian, the former Golden Immortal and now the Grand Steward of Taiyi Palace, has devoted himself wholeheartedly to this task over the past ten years.

On the one hand, he wanted to use the prestige left behind by Su Chen to deter those unscrupulous individuals.

On the other hand, he had to manage the ever-growing Taiyi Palace, handle the myriad complex affairs, and appease the hearts of tens of millions of cultivators.

More importantly, he must devote all his resources and spare no effort to protect Su Chen, who is in seclusion, and ensure that no one disturbs his recovery.

Fortunately, Su Chen's battle was too fierce and too thorough.

Whether it was the remnants of the divine race, the Golden Immortal Alliance, or those hidden demons and monsters, all were completely terrified, and no one dared to come to Taiyi Palace to test its strength at this time. This also gave Taiyi Palace a precious time to recuperate and accumulate strength.

In these ten years, the development of Taiyi Palace did not stagnate because of Su Chen's slumber; on the contrary, it became even more rapid!
The "Taiyi Dao Stele" standing in the center of the city is like an inexhaustible fountain of wisdom, where countless cultivators have enlightenment and breakthroughs every day.

The herb garden in the east of the city, nurtured by the power of the Longevity Tree, produces a massive amount of rare and precious medicinal herbs that are priceless in the outside world.

The overall strength of Taiyi Palace is increasing at a snowballing rate.

Countless young geniuses are emerging like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

Those who once struggled at the bottom of society have now mostly entered the ranks of True Immortals, or even Profound Immortals.

The entire Taiyi Palace presented an unprecedented scene of prosperity and the emergence of many talented individuals!

As Jin Guang Gu Xian witnessed all this, his heart was filled with endless emotions.

He knew that all of this was because of the sleeping youth.

He single-handedly created a completely new landscape for this sea of ​​stars!

……

The tenth year.

Inside the secluded meditation chamber on the highest floor of the Taiyi Hall.

The nine-colored cocoon of light that had enveloped Su Chen and was already dim and lifeless suddenly trembled slightly.

Immediately afterwards, a tiny crack appeared on the surface of the light cocoon.

Click! Click!
The cracks are increasing and getting bigger!
finally!
boom--! ! ! !

The cocoon of light shattered with a deafening roar!

A terrifying aura, more vast, purer, and more flawlessly perfect than it had been ten years ago, suddenly erupted from the quiet room!

That aura was no longer the sharp and aggressive one it had been before, but rather as deep and unfathomable as an abyss!
It was as if an ancient Taoist master, who had experienced endless reincarnations and seen through the vicissitudes of the world, had awakened from his slumber!

The door to the quiet room opened silently.

A figure in white slowly emerged from within.

His appearance remained that of a handsome young man.

But his eyes became incredibly deep and weathered, as if they contained a complete universe of stars.

He, Su Chen, woke up.

Moreover, it is more powerful than ever before!
"grown ups!"

The Golden Light Immortal, who had been guarding outside the quiet room, felt that familiar yet strangely terrifying aura. His face lit up with uncontrollable ecstasy, and he knelt down with a thud.

"Congratulations, Your Excellency, on mastering your divine skills and returning as a king!"

Su Chen's gaze fell on Jin Guang Gu Xian, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes.

He could sense how much effort Jin Guang Gu Xian had put into him and Taiyi Palace over the past ten years.

"Get up." Su Chen raised his hand, and a gentle force lifted the Golden Light Ancient Immortal up.

"Thank you for your hard work these past ten years."

"I would gladly die to serve you, my lord!" Jin Guang Gu Xian was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

Su Chen nodded slightly, and said nothing more.

He simply looked up, his gaze seemingly piercing through the dome of the Taiyi Palace, looking into the depths of the starry sea.

Ten years of slumber, ten years of enlightenment.

Not only did he fully recover from his injuries, but he also turned misfortune into blessing. In the struggle against the will of the master behind the "gate" and in the midst of life and death, his understanding of the "Way of Taiyi" reached an unprecedented level.

His cultivation at the Taiyi Xuanxian high level has been completely stabilized, and he has even faintly touched the barrier leading to the "Celestial Immortal"!

And in his mind, the spirit of the Longevity Tree, which had been dormant for ten years, transmitted a very clear message the moment he awoke!

"I... I remember now..."

"The master behind that 'gate,' the so-called 'Lord of the Underworld Lotus'... its aura is from the same source as the final enemy that destroyed my original body, the 'World Tree,' deepest in my memory!"

"It did not descend in its true form; it was merely a 'seed of pollution' scattered throughout this universe by that great enemy!"

"And if you want to fight against it, if you want to protect this sea of ​​stars, your current power... is far from enough!"

"You must find my true form... that 'first tree'... its remains scattered throughout the universe!"

"In the origin of the universe, in the primordial chaos abyss, lies a piece of mine... the main root!"

"Only by obtaining it can your Taiyi Dao Body... truly reach perfection!"

"At that time, you will possess the supreme power to ascend to the Taiyi Celestial Immortal realm!"

……

……

The news of Su Chen's awakening was like a silent spring rain, quiet yet instantly bringing unprecedented vitality and energy to the entire Taiyi Palace.

The towering Taiyi Palace seemed to have become even more majestic and sacred overnight.

Although the millions of cultivators in the city had not seen Su Chen in person, they could clearly feel that the faint sense of heaviness and oppression that had once shrouded the city had completely dissipated.

Instead, there is an unprecedented sense of stability and confidence.

Their leader is back!

Inside the quiet room of the Taiyi Hall.

Su Chen succinctly conveyed the message the spirit of the Longevity Tree had given him, along with his own plans, to Jin Guang Ancient Immortal.

When he heard the unheard-of words "Master behind the gate," "Enemy of the End," "Seed of Pollution," and "Remains of the World Tree," even the ancient monster Jin Guang Gu Xian, a former Golden Immortal who had lived for countless years, was shaken to his core and his expression changed repeatedly.

"M-My Lord..." Jin Guang Gu Xian's voice trembled slightly, "You mean... that terrifying Heavenly Puppet from before actually had an even more terrifying existence hidden behind it? And this existence was merely... a 'seed'?"

This fact had a tremendous impact on his Dao heart!
He couldn't imagine that if a mere "seed" could unleash such terrifying power comparable to a Golden Immortal, then its true form must be incredibly destructive!
“That’s right.” Su Chen’s expression was calm but solemn. “This sea of ​​stars is far more dangerous than we imagined. What we have seen may only be the tip of the iceberg.”

“Therefore,” he looked at Jin Guang Gu Xian and said in a deep voice, “the safety of Taiyi Palace will be entirely in your hands during my absence.”

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang Gu Xian felt a chill run down his spine, knowing the weight of Su Chen's words.

He immediately bowed deeply, his expression solemn: "Rest assured, my lord! I will protect Taiyi Palace with my life! As long as the palace stands, I will live; if the palace falls, I will die!"

Su Chen nodded slightly; he trusted Jin Guang Gu Xian's loyalty.

He flicked his finger, and a jade slip shimmering with nine-colored light slowly flew to the Golden Light Ancient Immortal's front. (End of Chapter)