Living in the deep palace

"Tianzun!"

The ancient insect immortal's pair of ferocious, dragon-horn-like tentacles suddenly trembled and pointed towards the sky!

Its will burst forth with an unprecedented determination and fighting spirit!

It was also inspired to be proud!
Having survived from the First Age to the present Tenth Age, it is undoubtedly one of the oldest life forms.

Faced with such a destiny, what else could one do but risk one's life?
It pays for itself.

With its terrifying immortal body and the Dao fruits created by two giant-level Golden Immortals, it fears no challenge from any heavenly tribulation!

war!
Ancient Insect Fairy roared inwardly.

"Disciple is willing to accept this calamity!"

"it is good!"

A hint of approval flashed in Su Chen's eyes.

What he wanted was not a servant who only knew how to kowtow, but a Taoist protector who dared to raise his fist against "Heaven"!

A fierce and ruthless guardian!
after all.

Apart from him, the Taiyi Dao Palace has no Golden Immortals, not a single one who can fight; its foundation is too weak.

immediately.

He slowly raised his right hand.

In his palm, a seemingly insignificant wisp of chaotic lightning silently emerged.

That ray of lightning was so tiny.

It seemed as if a gentle breeze could blow it away.

It had no earth-shattering momentum, nor any aura of world destruction; it simply stood there quietly, like a phantom that did not exist in this world.

But, the instant it appears.

The entire Hall of Longevity, a space so solid it could withstand the full force of a "giant immortal's" attack, was now groaning in despair!
Visible, pitch-black spatial rifts spread wildly outwards from the center of that wisp of lightning!
It was as if even the concept of "existence" itself could not bear the "weight" of this wisp of lightning!
This is... the calamity of Heaven!
A terrifying calamity that surpasses the tribulations of Heaven, Earth, and Man!
It may seem ordinary, but it harbors a terrifying power that could cause even a Golden Immortal to perish!
of course.

If you can get through it, the resulting transformation and refinement will be extraordinary.

"go."

Su Chen, with a flick of his finger.

That chaotic tribulation lightning, powerful enough to shatter the soul of any late-stage Golden Immortal, struck down directly at the Ancient Insect Immortal who was on high alert!

boom--!!!!!!!!!!!!

The moment that seemingly insignificant wisp of chaotic tribulation lightning came into contact with the Ancient Insect Immortal's "innate immortal body," which was virtually impervious to all laws!
There was no earth-shattering explosion, nor any devastating energy storm.

All that exists is an extreme kind of "annihilation" that makes one tremble from the depths of their soul!
As soon as the ancient insect immortal's indestructible body came into contact with the tribulation lightning, a piece was silently wiped away!
That is not physical "destruction," such as burning or puncturing.

Instead, it was completely reduced to "nothingness" from the level of "concept" and from the foundation of "existence"!
It was as if that body had never existed.

All traces of it in the past, present, and future were cleanly and efficiently erased by this wisp of tribulation lightning!
"hiss--!!!!!"

An excruciating pain, indescribable in words and originating from the "True Spirit" level, instantly swept over the Ancient Insect Immortal's entire body!

Its immense will nearly lost control and collapsed on the spot under this pain that was enough to cause even a "giant immortal" to have his Dao heart shattered!
"Hold on!!"

A roar of fury, originating from the depths of the soul, erupted from the heart of the Ancient Insect Immortal!

It frantically activated its newly formed "Golden Immortal" Dao Fruit!
Buzz——!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A surge of primordial Dao energy, brimming with the power of "devouring" and "assimilation," erupted from its Dao fruit, transforming into chains of pitch-black laws that attempted to forcibly "swallow" the "annihilation" power that had invaded its body!
This is the fundamental Dao upon which it attains its Dao: devouring all things and transforming them for its own use!

however!
Useless!
Its "devouring" Dao is like a small stream trying to devour the "vast ocean" in front of Su Chen's even more supreme "Primordial" Dao, which represents the "beginning" and "end" of the universe!

That wisp of "annihilation" power was not assimilated by it in the slightest.

Instead, like a maggot clinging to a bone, it follows its "Dao" and its chains of laws, and begins to frantically erode its... "Golden Immortal Dao Fruit"!
*Snap!*

A fine yet shocking crack quietly appeared on its Dao Fruit, which should have been "indestructible and eternally immortal"!

"puff!"

The will of the Ancient Insect Immortal trembled violently!
It's injured!
It was just a glance! A fleeting moment of contact!

This newly born "Golden Immortal," with its extremely solid foundation, was already severely injured!

"One breath..."

Su Chen's calm, emotionless voice, like the countdown of "Death," slowly echoed in its sea of ​​consciousness.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

The ancient insect fairy's heart was filled with endless resentment!
Is this really the end for me?!

Was he really going to disappoint the Celestial Venerable's expectations?! If he couldn't even hold on for a single breath, what face did he have left to serve as a protector of that Dao Palace?!
Do not!
no way!

"I am an ancient insect!"

"I am the source of all poisons! The ancestor of all insects!"

"I, from the lowest dust, step by step, ascend the path of cultivation, and I am the [faith] that holds the hope of becoming a third-realm beast in this world!"

"I dare to swallow even the sky!"

"Mere tribulation lightning! How could it possibly obstruct my path?!"

"Swallow it...!"

Under the immense terror of life and death!
The potential of the Ancient Insect Immortal, which had long been pushed to the brink, suddenly erupted at this moment!
boom--!!!!!!!!

Its "Golden Immortal Dao Fruit," which was already on the verge of shattering, unexpectedly and completely... self-destructed at this moment!

What a resolute decision! What madness!
It transformed into the purest, most primal... "devouring" torrent!
Then, guided by that indomitable will!
This torrent no longer passively resisted the erosion of the "annihilation" power!

Instead, it transformed into a gigantic, wildly spinning "black hole"!
A "return to the void black hole" that will "destroy" itself to drag that "calamity lightning" along with this world and everything else into the "end"!
Since I cannot devour you, then I will perish with you!

With annihilation against annihilation!

With that, the confrontation ends!

This is the "Dao" that the Ancient Insect Immortal comprehended in despair!
"Ok?"

For the first time, a genuine look of surprise appeared in Su Chen's usually calm and unchanging eyes.

Immediately, that hint of surprise turned into deep appreciation!

"interesting."

"If it doesn't break, it won't stand."

"Only by breaking down the old can we build a new one, and only then can we truly be ourselves."

"You're fine."

"Ancient Insect, you have not disappointed me. The last flaw in the Dao Fruit created for you by the origins of the two Immortal Giants has vanished..."

Su Chen nodded.

Then, he gently clenched his right hand as it fell.

Buzz—!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The "annihilation lightning" that should have completely erased the Ancient Insect Immortal and its "Return to the Void Black Hole" from the level of "existence" actually changed its attributes at this moment!
It is no longer a mere "end".

Instead, at the very end of “the end,” in the deathly silence where all things return to nothingness, a brand new “creation” is born!
That is the "cycle of life and death" unique to the "Primordial" Great Dao! It is hope after destruction, and rebirth at the end of death!
boom--!!!!!!!!

That wisp of "tribulation lightning" containing the power of "creation" instantly merged into the origin of the ancient insect immortal, which had long since transformed into the "return to the void black hole"!

Long drought meets rain!
In an instant!
Ancient Insect Immortal felt his true spirit, which was already on the verge of complete "destruction," suddenly shudder!
Immediately, I was completely enveloped by a warm and supreme power filled with "hope" and "new life"!
Its self-destructed "Dao Fruit" fragments, nourished by this "creative" power, began to reorganize! Rebirth!
and.

More concise and clear than before!
Its "immortal body," erased by the power of "annihilation," began to recover under the restoration of this power of "creation"! Reforging!
And it's even stronger and more perfect than before!
After experiencing this "great terror" of life and death, and the "great cycle" of "destruction" and "construction," its "Tao" has finally undergone a complete transformation!
It is no longer simply about "devouring".

Instead, at the end of "devouring", he comprehended "return to nothingness"!
And at the end of "Return to the Ruins", we witnessed "rebirth"!
The Ancient Insect Immortal has survived this tribulation!
From that moment on, he became a genuine immortal.

At this very moment, within the ancient insect immortal's body, the missing piece was replaced by something new.

there.

A "divine aperture" is being born.

Do not!
It should be said that it is a blessed land belonging to the ancient insect immortals.

Since then.

The Ancient Insect Immortal has completely transformed into a celestial being, becoming an incomparably powerful Golden Immortal!

He now possesses both Dao Fruit and Immortal Aperture, and has undergone the tempering of the Heavenly Tribulation, which has been acknowledged by the entire Star Sea.

This is an unprecedented creation.

The tempering of this tribulation lightning washed away the last trace of unnaturalness and imperfection that the Ancient Insect Immortal felt towards this unfamiliar immortal body and his own Dao Fruit.

If this last flaw is not removed, the Ancient Insect Immortal will still be a future giant among immortals, but becoming a Great Luo Immortal is impossible.

Su Chen had put a lot of thought into it.

……

……

I do not know how long it has been.

After all the strange phenomena inside the Hall of Longevity gradually subsided...

The ancient insect immortal's brand-new body, seemingly forged from endless starlight and chaos into a "primordial immortal insect," floated quietly in mid-air.

Its aura was still at the "early stage of Golden Immortal".

However, the essence of its "Tao" has undergone a tremendous transformation!
If it was a sharp weapon before, it is now a complete world containing the cycle of life and death.

It opened its compound eyes, which had also transformed into a deep starry sky.

Its will, at this moment, became more tranquil and clear than ever before.

It bowed deeply to Su Chen once again.

This time, it's no longer because of the "fear" and "surrender" that originate from the level of life itself.

Rather, it is a heartfelt "respect" and "gratitude" that students have for their "teachers."

"Disciple, Gu Zhong."

"Thank you... Heavenly Venerable, for your grace in imparting the Dao, resolving my doubts, and giving me a second chance!"

It knows.

If Su Chen hadn't shown mercy at the last moment, changing the properties of the tribulation lightning...

If Su Chen hadn't used that "Heavenly Tribulation" to personally evolve the supreme Dao of "Life and Death Reincarnation," it would have been different.

It had already perished and its soul scattered in that very first breath.

Where would this transformative...fate have come from?!
Previously, when Su Chen was still insignificant, they were master and servant, and could be considered peers.

but now.

Su Chen has already reached the top, his status is worlds apart.

Ancient Insect Fairy has long since found its place.

"Ok!"

"Not bad!"

"You haven't let my scent down."

Su Chen looked at the Ancient Insect Immortal, whose aura had completely stabilized and even faintly possessed the charm of his "Primordial" Great Dao, and nodded in satisfaction.

"From today onwards."

"You shall become the First Protector of my Taiyi Dao Palace."

"Guarding the mountain gate of this realm."

"Yes!"

Ancient Insect Immortal, respectfully replied!

Its sound was like a great bell, and this time Su Chen did not suppress its sound.

The sound pierced through the Hall of Longevity and resounded throughout the entire Taiyi Dao Palace!
at this moment.

Inside the Taiyi Dao Palace, all the disciples and elders who were in seclusion, whether it was the former Taiyi Immortal Sect Master Jin Guang Gu Xian or the unfathomably powerful Wu Xin Xian, suddenly opened their eyes!
Their faces were filled with utter horror!

Because they all felt an incredibly unfamiliar yet extremely powerful "Golden Immortal" aura flash by from the direction of the "Hall of Longevity"!
The oppressive aura was vast and ancient, yet full of new life. The Daoist principles contained within it made even these Taiyi Realm immortals feel a chill in their hearts!
"A Golden...Golden Immortal?!"

"My...my Dao Palace has given birth to its second Golden Immortal?!"

"when!"

"Which elder has broken through? Could it be Elder Wuxin, or Sect Leader Jinguang? No, this aura is completely unfamiliar!"

"It's heading towards the Hall of Longevity! The Dao Lord has made his move!"

"He created a Golden Immortal!"

In an instant, the Taiyi Dao Palace, which had been silent for three hundred years, was completely in an uproar!
Countless beams of immortal light shot into the sky, casting a gaze of awe and fervor towards the Hall of Longevity.

at this point.

The gates of the Hall of Longevity, where Su Chen was in seclusion, slowly opened, and under Su Chen's guidance, the Ancient Insect Immortal, transformed into human form, slowly walked out.

He had an air of otherworldly wisdom and looked like an old man. He wore a robe with a nine-colored mosquito pattern and had a pair of compound eyes in his narrow eyes.

"Fellow Daoists, I am Gu Chong, and I will be Taiyi's protector from now on."

Gu Chong cupped his hands and smiled.

Outside the door, Wuxin Xian and Jin Guangxian, who had arrived earlier, both had complex expressions and could not hide their envy.

They responded by bowing.

"I have met the Ancient Insect Protector."

Wu Xin Xian felt envious, but at the same time, a competitive spirit arose in his heart.

He wants to become a Golden Immortal too!

almost.

His Dao is almost at its limit. He has been at the Xuan Yu Immortal realm for a long time. It won't be long before he takes the final step and ignites the Golden Immortal Dao Fire!

Jin Guang Gu Xian, on the other hand, was filled with sighs and genuine emotions.

after all.

He was once a genuine Golden Immortal, and not just an ordinary Golden Immortal at the initial stage; at his peak, he was only one step away from the later stage.

"rest assured."

"Next, it's your turn to become Golden Immortals."

"If the ancient insects can do it, so can you!"

At this time.

Su Chen spoke slowly. (End of Chapter)