The mortal's candle dragon opens the sky

Just as the old blind man of the Qitian Continent made such a confident assertion, in the palace of the highest place in the Central Immortal Realm, a middle-aged man in white robes, sitting in a white jade wheelchair with a handsome face and a long black beard, also felt a strange tremor in his heart. He looked into the distance at the spatial chasm that spread and quickly disappeared in the depths of the clouds outside the palace, and his eyes became deep and dark. It seemed that there was an endless and rich golden light surging inside, which had the power to devour the world!
Who would have thought that this seemingly disabled middle-aged man was the master of this world, ruling over countless large, medium, and small worlds, the head of the Seven Heavenly Kings, and the supreme ruler—Gu Huo Jin!
The next moment, he stroked the slightly trembling Nine Dragons Jade Pendant at his waist, pressed it down, and fell silent for a moment.

Just a moment ago, he wanted to immediately set off for the Qitian Continent to consult the old blind man, but now he didn't need to. The first-grade immortal artifact that sealed the nine-headed heavenly dragon had just issued a response to the bloodline of the same origin. The meaning of this was self-evident. This was the birth of another new high-level true dragon, and it was a true dragon that could kill a top-level supreme law daluo!

After a long pause, the middle-aged man sighed inexplicably, "The dragon vein is not broken! The situation in the True Immortal Realm is heading towards an unknown future. Less than a thousand years after the Nine Heavens Responding Thunder, another strange phenomenon has occurred in the Nine Heavens of the Immortal Realm!"

An empty tomb, its veins ruptured! A coffin in the void!
He and his predecessor shared the same memories, a perfect inheritance. The two previous owners of his body reigned for over 500 million years, witnessing the rise and fall of four generations of the Night Sun Clan Demon Lord in the Demon Realm. Like many of the older Dao Ancestors in the Heavenly Court, he was familiar with the strange phenomena of heaven and earth after the fall of the first person of the Great Dao of Space! This phenomenon had appeared twice in a short period of time, within a span of 10 to 20 million years.

One instance was the death of the grandfather of the Shi Kongyu, Shi Kongjie, and Shi Kongmo generation brothers, and the other was the extraction of Shi Kongjie's Law Origin. The former phenomenon was similar to this one. However, because only Shi Kongjie's Law Origin was stripped away, the phenomenon was far less significant than today's and the one involving the Shi family grandfather. Nevertheless, it was still detected by the Heavenly Court, which possesses the 'Absolute Order of the Immortal Realm'.

According to the Heavenly Court's understanding of the Demon Realm's situation in recent years, the Demon Lord's inheritance has not yet been activated, and the other Shi family descendants have not yet activated their cultivation of spatial laws. They must have either died in the Great Tribulation of Dao Heaven or perished in battle!
But given the unusual activity of the Nine Dragons Jade Pendant, there's no need to guess anymore; it's most likely the latter!
If it weren't for the unexpected trembling of the Nine Dragon Jade Pendant, this phenomenon should have been good news. The death of the ruler of the Demon Realm, which had been difficult to conquer for a long time, meant that another major threat to the Heavenly Court was weakened and in chaos, giving the Heavenly Court an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. This should have been a good thing, but with the unusual movement of the Nine Dragon Jade Pendant, the middle-aged man could not be happy at all!
"Why can't the dragon race be eradicated! The last batch of high-level true dragons forged the third-grade immortal artifact 'Nine Dragons Holding a Pearl Immortal Furnace,' more than ten second- to fifth-grade 'Nine Dragons Fire God Cover' immortal artifacts, plus my first-grade immortal artifact 'Nine Dragons Locking God Heng.' Was the strategy of using the supreme artifact techniques of Hundred Refinement Mountain to suppress the dragon race's fortune a mistake? Or should I have left 'Chen Ruyan,' a dragon race descendant, in the Immortal Realm? Could it be that with her around, the Heavenly Dao's favor towards this race and the dragon race's fortune have never been severed?"

One coincidence may be a coincidence, but many coincidences together are no longer coincidences! When these accidental events occur one after another, forming a series of seemingly impossible coincidences, perhaps we should consider whether there are other factors at play behind the scenes!
The timing of the Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder and the Collapse of the Void Tomb was so close, coupled with the inexplicable movement of the Nine Dragons Locking the Divine Jade, that even if Gu Huojin's cultivation of the Heavenly Secrets Technique was not as good as that old blind man's, he could probably guess some kind of truth from these seemingly coincidental phenomena!

Another formidable powerhouse has emerged among the Dragon Clan! He rose to power by stepping over the corpse of a Supreme Law Grand Luo!

"Born to bear the fortune of destiny? But I was able to destroy the dragon race before, and I certainly won't be an exception now!" The middle-aged man's gaze suddenly turned cold.

Just then, two extremely respectful figures appeared at the entrance of the palace and greeted him respectfully: "Baiyun and Cangwu pay their respects to Your Majesty!"

The middle-aged man came to his senses and calmly nodded slightly: "Fellow Daoist Baiyun, True Monarch Cangwu, you arrived quickly!"

Two elderly men with an air of otherworldly wisdom entered. One was a tall old man in a gray robe, which was somewhat tattered. Although he had an impressive presence, he appeared rather ordinary compared to the other man. However, judging from his stance and his calm and natural demeanor under the pressure of the middle-aged man, he was at least a Dao Ancestor.

The latter was none other than Bai Yun, the Heavenly Court's Grand Steward who openly oversaw the affairs of countless celestial palaces across the various celestial realms. He was shrouded in a wisp of ethereal white cloud, his face and figure somewhat blurred, as if his true body were deep within the endless void. This figure was merely a projection of him. He possessed a Heavenly Dao pressure that was almost tangible, similar to that of the middle-aged man sitting in a wheelchair. This indicated that he was also a Dao Ancestor, and in excellent condition at that, able to avoid the erosion of the Heavenly Dao without needing to enter seclusion!
This White Cloud Dao Ancestor is now the most well-known Heavenly Court Dao Ancestor among many immortal realms. Although he is not among the Seven Heavenly Lords, his magical power and the abundance of his fundamental laws are definitely among the top three below the Origin Dao Ancestor. This is because he is the most trusted assistant of the middle-aged man and has never lacked rare treasures such as Bodhi Dao Fruit. He is strong in himself and is not afraid of the erosion of the Heavenly Dao. Naturally, he can be used as the leader of the Heavenly Court's henchmen who charge into battle.

Baiyun Daozu bowed respectfully, and as he looked up, he carefully glanced at the middle-aged man's face. Seeing that the man remained calm and composed, Baiyun felt a sense of relief.

In recent years, this supreme being has neglected affairs, and the wars in the various immortal realms have greatly decreased under his management, presenting a prosperous and flourishing scene. However, there is a flaw that they did not know any information or signs before the Demon Lord died. According to the rules, they should be given a formal reprimand, and in serious cases, they will be punished by having their share of immortal fruits in the next Bodhi Immortal Banquet confiscated.

Judging from the middle-aged man's relatively gentle tone, it seemed he didn't intend to continue like this. The 'Immortal Grade' Bodhi Dao Fruit represented millions of years of cultivation in the laws, a clear primordial spirit, and the ability to cleanse the erosion of the Heavenly Dao! Dao Ancestor Baiyun couldn't afford to take it lightly!

At this moment, he cautiously probed, "Something major has happened in the Demon Realm. Should I summon the Dao Ancestor to investigate?"

The middle-aged man in the wheelchair's expression shifted slightly, and he asked in return, "Oh? Which Dao Ancestor do you plan to summon to accompany you?"

Baiyun Daozu pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Since the Demon Lord has fallen, ordinary Dao Ancestors would probably be of little use. If we don't have at least three ordinary Dao Ancestors, it would be best to have a Dao Ancestor of the Origin level to support us. Since the Demon Lord is dead, the Demon Realm will definitely fall into internal strife. If we can take advantage of this opportunity to conquer the Demon Realm and gather its many powerful figures, it will be a great help to the Heavenly Court. The Thirty-Six Heavenly Fiend Demon God Formation formed by its many powerful figures is no less than the supreme battle formation of the 'Ten Directions Myriad Immortals Formation'!"

The White Cloud Dao Ancestor did not suggest that the Supreme Being in front of him go in person. Not only was he a Supreme Being of the Heavenly Court, and could not be moved lightly unless it was a critical moment, but the other three present also knew the reason: the invitations to the Bodhi Immortal Banquet had all been sent out. If the Supreme Being left, who would accelerate the ripening of the Bodhi Dao Fruit?
Meanwhile, True Monarch Cangwu stood silently to the side, adopting a low-key demeanor that tried his best to erase his presence.

The earth is yellow and the hills are dead and become parasol trees. As the name suggests, the Cangwu True Lord cultivates the Cangwu Law under the fundamental law of earth. From the barren yellow earth veins and the dead hills, deformed parasol trees grow. This is the supreme supernatural power of shedding skin and turning into mountains.

Although there are many Dao Ancestors who nominally revere the Heavenly Court, most are obedient but not truly loyal. The Heavenly Court is not a monolithic entity; some Dao Ancestors who appear loyal actually harbor their own ulterior motives. The nominal division into the Seven Heavenly Sovereigns further fragments the overall strength of the Heavenly Court. The reason why the middle-aged man left True Monarch Cangwu in the Supreme Immortal Palace of the Central Immortal Realm is quite intriguing. As the first Dao Ancestor ranked under the Earth Origin Dao, once the current Earth Origin Dao Ancestor 'Xuanyuan Jie' falls, he will automatically become the temporary number one Earth elementalist. This makes him easy for the Heavenly Court to control without fear of him slipping out of their grasp.

Knowing one's own place is one's own business. Putting aside everything else, True Lord Cangwu is very self-aware and has no intention of showing his face at this moment, nor will he make any attempt to recommend himself.

Nonsense! The Demon Lord Shi Kongyu's strength is in no way inferior to those Dao Ancestors under the Origin Laws. Those who can kill the Demon Lord can naturally kill him as well. If they volunteer now, they might die if they don't handle it well. The older they get, the more monstrous they become. True Monarch Cangwu would never do such a thankless task. Wouldn't it be better to just wait for the Bodhi Immortal Banquet to begin?
Although you won't get a share of the 'Immortal Bodhi Dao Fruit' if you don't make great contributions, you can get the Heavenly Grade one. The Heavenly Grade one can also slow down the erosion of the Heavenly Dao and increase your cultivation by a million years!
However, True Lord Cangwu was overthinking things. The middle-aged man opposite him glanced at him indifferently, fully aware of True Lord Cangwu's thoughts. He never intended to send this Dao Ancestor who was only outwardly loyal. In the middle-aged man's grand plan, this Dao Ancestor would have another purpose after consuming this batch of specially made Bodhi Dao Fruits. That would be the time for this Dao Ancestor to sacrifice himself for himself and the Heavenly Court's grand plan!

This is one of the pseudo-Five Elements Great Medicines he reserved! It is one of the important pillars of the Three Thousand Dao Gods Formation, and he cannot let it take risks at this time. He must keep it under his watchful eye at all times so that the middle-aged man can feel at ease. Therefore, even if the other party asks to fight now, he will not agree. The fact that the other party does not speak saves him the trouble of talking.

Seeing that the Supreme One was pondering in silence, Dao Ancestor Baiyun obediently offered his advice:
"The source of fire can scorch the power of the Heavenly Fiend True Demon. I think we can have Fairy Chi Meng use the Heavenly Gate Teleportation Array to invite her grandmother to come with me. We can also recruit nine Great Luo Immortals, three hundred Taiyi Inspectors, and three thousand Golden Immortals to patrol and form a second-class Ten Directions Myriad Immortals Array. That should guarantee victory! The Immortal Banquet is about to begin, and we also need to guard against the Samsara Palace, which may cause trouble. It is not advisable to act rashly!"

"Hmm! Baiyun, you're always reliable! You'll definitely get your share of the Immortal Bodhi Dao Fruit more than two thousand years from now!"

The middle-aged man nodded in satisfaction, but that wasn't enough; the next moment, a meaningful smile appeared on his face:

"The Nine Dragons Locking God Heng sensed that among the beings who slew the Demon Lord, there was a true dragon at least at the Heavenly Dragon level! It must have been hiding in some secret realm before, most likely the Scaled Void Realm with its own set of rules! Subduing the Demon Realm is secondary; the most important thing is to uncover the truth behind the Demon Lord's fall and find the culprit! We must either capture or kill him! If that's the case, you and the Second-Class Myriad Immortals Formation will be a bit overwhelmed! Therefore, we need to add another Origin Dao Ancestor to ensure the success of this mission!"

"Heavenly Dragon? Besides the Dragon Abyss Immortal Realm, there are actually true dragons of the Heavenly Dragon level hidden here?"

Baiyun Daozu was taken aback, but a sudden inspiration struck him. He said in a somewhat strange tone, "Does the Supreme mean that Fairy Chimeng should invite Daozu Chirong? I will take the people of the Ten Directions Myriad Immortals Formation and make a trip to the Dragon Abyss Immortal Realm to invite Daozu of the Origin of Water to come and support us?"

The middle-aged man chuckled and remained silent.

The Cangwu True Monarch was slightly surprised and felt a chill run down his spine. This move was too wicked. As everyone knows, water and fire are incompatible and their great Daos clash. The two original Daos of water and fire are inherently opposed and restrain each other. These two Dao Ancestors naturally disliked each other. For millions of years, the forces under their command have been constantly clashing. Although under the pressure of the Heavenly Court, they did not engage in a major war, but at least they disliked each other!

The thought of putting these two together to conquer the Demon Realm is enough to give Cangwu Zhenjun a headache.

Even more insidious was the idea of ​​sending Chen Ruyan, who had betrayed the True Dragon Clan, to search for the remnants of the True Dragon Clan. If Chen Ruyan took action, it would mean cutting herself off from the former True Dragon and even True Spirit factions, making the rift difficult to mend and completely isolating her. This would force her to make a choice and truly integrate into the Heavenly Court.

If Chen Ruyan chooses not to act, or even plans to secretly help that Tianlong, then naturally the Chi Rong Dao Ancestor, who clashes with her every time they meet, will be watching her closely. This is a vicious plan to undermine her chances of survival!

"He doesn't look like a ruler at all!" At this moment, True Monarch Cangwu was secretly shocked. Such ruthless methods—where was even a trace of the benevolence expected of a supreme ruler of the Heavenly Dao? If he could treat Chen Ruyan, who had submitted to the Heavenly Court, this was unacceptable in the future.
"The Heavenly Court is no place to be trifled with! I should find an opportunity to retreat into seclusion and escape this vortex! Hmm! I'll leave after the Bodhi Immortal Banquet!" At this moment, True Monarch Cangwu made up his mind in secret.

Seeing that Dao Ancestor Baiyun had understood his meaning, the middle-aged man said no more. He stirred up a golden light, concealed his figure, and once again entered his spiritual domain to accelerate the ripening of the Bodhi Dao Fruit!

Meanwhile, high above the Dragon Abyss Immortal Realm, a black-haired girl with two pink and emerald green dragon horns on her head, whose appearance and temperament were extremely similar to Lan Qingzi, was also gazing in the direction of the Demon Realm. Her round, dark eyes revealed extremely complex emotions.

There was joy, there was confusion, but mostly there was bitterness. (End of Chapter)