The True Martial Ancestor

Chapter 893 The Immortal Emperor
A century may not seem like a long time to many powerful individuals, but the changes that have occurred over these centuries are like the transformation of the sea into mulberry fields.

A flicker of emotion crossed Lin Dong's eyes. Such a long time had passed, and Mu Zi still hadn't appeared.

Even though Lin Dong believed that Mu Zi's breakthrough would not fail, as time went by, a shadow gradually fell over his heart.

Despite his worries, Lin Dong was helpless. Even though his cultivation had broken through again in the past hundred years, he still had no ability to help those at the Martial Immortal level.

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Lin Dong suppressed his worries and then suddenly looked towards the distant Central Region of the Great Thousand World.

At that moment, he sensed a powerful will awakening within the heavens and earth.

With a swift movement, Lin Dong arrived outside, gazing into the distance with a glint in his eyes.

"Has the Immortal Emperor awakened?"

That will was far stronger than that of a Saint-grade being, and that ancient aura, which seemed immortal, originated from the strongest being of the ancient world, the Immortal Emperor.

For beings like the Immortal Emperor, whose names are recorded on the Heavenly Ranking, there is a possibility of returning as long as a single thought remains.

Since Mu Zi made her move, the immortal lineage's powerhouses have been continuously "summoning spirits" for the past hundred years. In addition, all living beings in the Great Thousand Worlds are calling for the return of the Immortal Emperor. Now, the true spirit of this powerhouse who once protected the Great Thousand Worlds with his own body has finally returned from its slumber.

The life imprint of the Immortal Emperor was almost completely erased back then. Moreover, such a powerful being had an extremely high level of true spirit essence at the half-step transcendence level, so the recovery was quite slow. It took a full hundred years to revive even a single thought.

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The fluctuations of the Immortal Emperor's resurgence were very subtle, and only those at the pinnacle of existence in the world could sense them.

As if echoing the aura of the Northern Wilderness Hill, a sword light appeared deep within the martial realm, seemingly possessing endless profound meaning, causing heaven and earth to resonate with it.
An endless fiery domain, with dazzling flames spreading across the heavens and earth, and faintly, within those flames, a figure emerges, stepping through the air.
The Hills of the Northern Wilderness.

Lin Dong stepped out of the void, looked down, and took in the view of the entire continent.

With the disappearance of the Heavenly Evil God, the once desolate Northern Hills gradually regained its ancient appearance after a hundred years, no longer the barren environment it once was.

"Hehe, I never expected to see such a powerful person as you when I awoke."

A faint laugh echoed through the heavens and earth, tinged with a touch of melancholy. Then, a figure slowly appeared in front of Lin Dong.

"Congratulations to the immortal predecessor for returning from oblivion."

Lin Dong bowed slightly to the figure from afar, his every move showing both respect for his senior and composure.

On the other side, upon hearing this, the Immortal Emperor's eyes also flickered with a flicker of emotion, and he said:
"I had already completely passed away, and without the help of a master, I fear I will never reappear."

The Immortal Emperor's tone carried a hint of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and regret). The supreme being of that time had reunited his spirit, allowing him the opportunity to return. The Immortal Emperor was deeply grateful for the former's kindness and also deeply admired the unparalleled power of that being. If such a powerful being had lived in ancient times, the extraterrestrial evil god would likely never have threatened the Great Thousand Worlds. Compared to such a being, he himself had paled in comparison.

Lin Dong gazed at the Immortal Emperor, who was lost in thought. At this moment, what appeared in the world was a spiritual thought, not his full potential.

Even this single thought was far more powerful than the peak of the Saint Rank. This shows just how immense the power of the Immortal Emperor at his peak was.
"Now that your spiritual power has been restored, it is only a matter of time before you return to your peak."

Lin Dong looked at that figure and slowly said, "Although the existence of the Immortal Emperor is just a spiritual thought, the latter has engraved his true name on the Sky Ranking after all, and that authority still exists. With just this thought, the Immortal Emperor can mobilize a part of the world's power and use the world to restore his own origin."

Once a powerful being at this level awakens their consciousness, they have passed through the most difficult stage and can control everything with their own will. Perhaps it won't be long before the Immortal Emperor is able to fully recover to his peak.

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Emperor's gaze remained largely unmoved. With his composure, he was quite indifferent to such matters. Compared to this, this once powerful figure who had protected heaven and earth was more concerned about the situation of the Great Thousand World.

Since the time following his resurrection, the Immortal Emperor's senses have spread throughout the world, and all things in the world have come into his view, causing his gaze to ripple.

"After countless ages, the world has finally been whole again, and this glorious era far surpasses that of the past."

The evil races from beyond the realm were all wiped out, and the vast world was restored to unity. The lifelong wish of the Immortal Emperor finally came true after countless ages.

Moreover, the various changes in the world also surprised the Immortal Emperor, especially the spiritual world that covered the vast world and the towering divine tree that seemed to support the world, which were somewhat beyond the Immortal Emperor's imagination.

The Martial Ancestor who created all of this was even more admired by the Immortal Emperor. Such a great achievement was enough to bless all living beings and last for ten thousand generations!
After slumbering in oblivion for tens of thousands of years, the changes in the world after the immortal emperor awoke brought him comfort.

The Immortal Emperor looked at Lin Dong, sensing that the latter's aura was even stronger than his own at his peak, and a flicker of emotion passed through his eyes.

"To reach this level without relying on the power of heaven and earth, your path is truly powerful and unpredictable, awe-inspiring."

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong remained calm, looked at the Immortal Emperor, and spoke with a solemn tone.

"This path did not originate from me; the person who created this method far surpasses me!"

"The ancestor of martial arts, truly deserving of the name." Upon hearing this, the Immortal Emperor spoke with a tone of respect. That person's talent and achievements were unparalleled throughout history and into the future.

The Immortal Emperor paused slightly, glancing at the imposing Lin Dong, before changing the subject and saying:
"I don't know where the Martial Ancestor is now, as I have not yet had the chance to thank him in person for his life-saving grace."

Upon hearing the Immortal Emperor mention Mu Zi, Lin Dong's gaze narrowed slightly. After a moment of silence, he spoke in a deep tone:
"Back then, she went into seclusion to try and reach a higher realm, and she hasn't shown herself for nearly a century."

Across from him, the Immortal Emperor sensed Lin Dong's deep worry. After a moment of contemplation, he smiled faintly at the latter:

"Your Excellency may be overthinking this. With the Martial Ancestor's unparalleled talent, she will surely be able to successfully enter that realm."

(End of this chapter)