In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 573 [Of course, I'm talking about the Sea of ​​Reincarnation]

"Your words show that Senior Di Jun has a deep misunderstanding of our Heavenly Court. If you wanted to take action, you should have done so when you set up the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. Why wait until you go to the Underworld?"

Lin Xian sighed, then said with utmost sincerity, "Since the reincarnation of the Underworld Emperor, the Underworld has broken away from the control of the Heavenly Court, wreaking havoc on the human world and becoming a forbidden zone for life. For the sake of all living beings in the universe and for the peace of the world, we are determined to quell the scourge of corpses."

The old golden crow said in a low voice, "I think you are the biggest scourge of corpses."

The problems in the underworld are child's play compared to those in the heavenly court.

The Heavenly Court is a dark place, and even the only living person there, Gai Jiuyou, has the Nine Nether Demon Body. No matter how you look at it, he's not a good person.

Old Golden Crow fears that no sooner he steps into the Underworld than the Heavenly Court merges with it to form the Dark Heavenly Court, turning him into a war slave.

"The Heavenly Court is by no means a dark supreme power, and it will not become a forbidden zone for life." Lin Xian earnestly persuaded, "The method of immortality is the foundation of a forbidden zone. Senior Di Jun has already witnessed the immortality of the Heavenly Court's Holy Spirits. That is the foundation for our immortality."

"What Fellow Daoist Lin said is true. This forbidden zone of life must be eradicated. It is not an option. The Dark Sovereigns inside are all bastards and parasites. They have launched dark turmoil, treating the universe as a medicinal garden, and have repeatedly launched great calamities to harm the human world."

The old Golden Crow nodded in agreement, condemning the Dark Supreme. At the end, he became sincere and indignant, saying, "Think about it, a quasi-emperor was cultivating at home, comprehending the Great Dao, and had the potential to become a Great Emperor. Suddenly, the Supreme interrupted his cultivation path. It's simply a heinous crime. Life without the Supreme is a good life!"

If he hadn't stepped into the threshold of the Supreme Realm, and instead it had been a Golden Crow Quasi-Emperor of the Ninth Heaven, he would probably have been killed long ago. Only by holding a Great Emperor Tribulation in his hand can he negotiate on equal footing with the Supreme Realm.

Having a sword but not using it is completely different from not having a sword at all.

The scene fell silent. The supreme beings of the Heavenly Court looked at each other, somewhat embarrassed. Why did these words seem so familiar?

"Of course." Old Golden Crow coughed lightly and chuckled, "I'm talking about the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone. Back when I was undergoing the Nine Heavens Tribulation, I made a huge show of it, which awakened the people sleeping in the Sea of ​​Reincarnation. I could cover the sky with one hand and stifle the geniuses."

“Senior Di Jun is right.” Lin Xian spoke calmly and without batting an eye: “If the Underworld is to be wiped out, the Sea of ​​Reincarnation must also be destroyed. Our Heavenly Court and the Golden Crow Clan have always been close, like brothers. Senior Golden Crow’s enmity is our Heavenly Court’s enmity.”

"As far as I know, there are only two or three Supreme Beings left in the Reincarnation Sea Forbidden Zone. It is the most vulnerable link in the Forbidden Zone of Life. As long as you are willing to take the lead, the Heavenly Court will definitely provide full assistance!"

Invade the forbidden zone? To avenge this humiliation! Old Golden Crow raised an eyebrow, his heart pounding. He had harbored this grudge for thousands of years and had long wanted to take revenge, but he had held back due to the overwhelming power of the forbidden zone.

If the Heavenly Court is willing to intervene, it could employ a strategy of using one force to devour another, causing both the Heavenly Court and the Forbidden Zone to suffer heavy losses, from which it could then profit.

However, the old Golden Crow did not rush to agree. He had been able to reach this level because of his caution.

"Throughout history, pacifying forbidden zones has been the exclusive glory of the Great Emperor." The old Golden Crow changed the subject and said with extreme humility, "I am ultimately an unenlightened person, how could I have such qualifications? Not to mention that the Azure Emperor is not dead, Fellow Daoist Gai Jiuyou alone is unparalleled and can become an Emperor."

"I am but a humble being, yet I wish to follow the tail of the Heavenly Court."

Damn it, this Emperor Jun isn't a golden crow, he's clearly a mudfish, so slippery. Lin Xian couldn't help but get angry and said in a deep voice, "Those self-severing people in the forbidden zone, do they even deserve to be attacked by an emperor? My Heavenly Court has countless experts and strong people, including flawless emperors and royal experts, but they are busy dealing with the Undying Emperor."

“We are no match for the world, not even top-tier experts, which is why the Azure Emperor sent us out to deal with the forbidden zones of life.”

"If Senior Gai becomes an emperor in the future, wielding the immortal artifact Desolate Tower, he will be able to suppress the Sea of ​​Reincarnation all by himself."

The words had barely left his lips when they struck him like a thunderbolt, sending a shiver down the spine of the old Golden Crow. The immortal artifact, the Desolate Tower, the Azure Emperor of the Heavenly Court, and an unknown imperial powerhouse.

Is the current structure of four deities, eight weapons, and one Dao attainment not the strongest fighting force of the Heavenly Court?

Yes, that's the Azure Emperor, the only one to attain enlightenment since the ancient times. Now that he has established the Heavenly Court, he must be plotting something far more profound, which must be related to immortality and becoming an immortal.

"Could it be that the Azure Emperor wants to seize the Immortal Emperor's fortune and vie for that path to immortality?"

The old Golden Crow was almost suffocating. It was rare for the great emperors of the past to meet each other, let alone for the Demon Emperor to go to war with the Heavenly Emperor. This was destined to rewrite ancient history and shock the universe.

"Fellow Daoist Di Jun, you don't even go to the forbidden zones of the Underworld, nor the forbidden zones of the Sea of ​​Reincarnation. Aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of the Heavenly Venerables?"

Lin Xian said softly, "It doesn't matter if it chills the hearts of the Venerable Ones, but it might chill the heart of the Azure Emperor. We know that Fellow Daoist Jinwu is utterly loyal and devoted, and is irreconcilably opposed to the forbidden zone of life, standing on the side of all spirits in the universe."

“But what if the Azure Emperor doesn’t think that way? That would be terrible. What if the Azure Emperor mistakenly believes that Fellow Daoist Golden Crow is colluding with the Forbidden Zone of Life, and the story of the Divine Ruins could very well repeat itself?”

The name "Azure Emperor" carries immense weight, like Mount Tai, and has a profound influence on the Nine Netherworlds. This group of cultivators, including Emperor Jun, are very close to the era of the Azure Emperor. Even if they have never seen him, they grew up with the legends of the Azure Emperor and are very familiar with all sorts of stories.

"The Ruins of Gods, the Desolate Tower, the Holy Spirit..."

Old Golden Crow's expression changed. Even though he was no longer afraid of Gai Jiuyou, he did not believe that he could easily kill a Great Perfection Saint Spirit. There was a gap between Supreme Beings.

Even in his later years, when the Azure Emperor's blood and energy were declining, he was still able to kill two Holy Spirits, demonstrating his formidable combat prowess.

If the Azure Emperor were to become enraged, wielding the immortal artifact, the Desolate Tower, and unleash a devastating attack from across the starry sky, who in the entire universe could withstand it?!

"The Azure Emperor is unparalleled, so how much worse can the Underworld Emperor be? Reclaiming the Underworld is not our will, but the Underworld Emperor's plan."

Lin Xian sneered and pointed at Duan De, saying, "The Underworld Emperor has returned. In less than two hundred years of this life, he has become a Quasi-Emperor. Before long, he will attain the Dao and awaken his past lives. At that time, the four lives will be united, and his Dao fruit will be earth-shattering. The Underworld will be nothing to him."

"Does Fellow Daoist Golden Crow not already know which is more important?"

Fatty Duan gave an awkward smile, his heart pounding and his legs trembling slightly. He, the Underworld Emperor, was a mere illusion, while the Old Golden Crow, the Supreme Being, was the real one.

Lin Xian gave a wink, then took out the Human Emperor Banner, bowed respectfully, and shouted, "I respectfully request the Underworld Emperor to take charge of this magical artifact!"

The Emperor's Banner fluttered, swirling black and white energies, stirring up gusts of yin wind, and the cries of ghosts and gods echoed across the continent. The supreme divine thoughts shook the world, and there was more than one such wave.

Old Golden Crow's heart trembled, his eyes widened, and he stared intently at Duan De. Was the Underworld Emperor also about to return?
Lin Xian made a hand seal, seemingly worshipping the Underworld Emperor, but in reality, he extended five fingers.

Seeing this, Duan De smiled slightly and also formed a hand seal, using seven fingers.

Let's make it a 3:7 ratio!
Lin Xian gritted her teeth and offered up the Human Emperor Banner, merging with Duan De.

In an instant, the four reincarnation seals faintly shone. Duan De held the Emperor's Banner and inexplicably exuded the majesty of a supreme being in the underworld and the ruler of the netherworld. His original cunning and lewd aura faded away, as if he had put on the Emperor's New Clothes.

"To achieve immortality and cultivate the Dao for a million autumns..."

Duan De spoke in a low voice. Playing tricks was his old trick. He didn't flinch even in front of the Supreme Being once he got the benefits. He walked around with a sense of detachment, as if he didn't belong to the mortal world.

"The Underworld Emperor!"

Old Golden Crow was still in shock. The true master of the underworld had returned, and even though he was only at the quasi-emperor level, he was still incredibly fearsome.

"A dream lasts for a million autumns." Duan De's voice was somewhat desolate as he slowly said, "The Golden Crow of the Sun, the imperial race is not so common anymore. Back then, there was a Golden Crow Immortal King in the Immortal Realm who was known as the Heavenly Emperor. Heh, when the Golden Crow cries, the emperor falls and the years pass." "When the Golden Crow cries, the emperor falls and the years pass." The old Golden Crow's pupils shrank. The Holy Lord Lin had said that there was a Golden Crow Heavenly Emperor, but he had only taken it as a hoax. Now, it had been confirmed by the Underworld Emperor.

The Golden Crow clan spent a lot of effort searching through ancient history and finally came to the conclusion that the Emperor was not born from the Golden Crow clan. The claim that the Golden Crow clan had produced a Heavenly Emperor was just a rumor.

But now it seems that it was not a rumor. The Golden Crow Emperor is not in the mortal realm, but in the immortal realm!

But how did the Underworld Emperor find out? Could it be that he is a being from the Immortal Realm, or...?

"Underworld Emperor... have you become an immortal?" the old Golden Crow asked cautiously, having seen four reincarnation seals within Duan De's body, representing his four lifetimes.

Having survived four lifetimes and spanned three eras—myth, antiquity, and primordial—if this is not an immortal, then what is?

At this moment, the old Golden Crow's eyes were full of anticipation, hoping to get an answer—not just his own question, but a problem that has plagued all living beings for millennia, and a direction that all spirits in the universe have been pursuing.

"The only immortal in the world, the Heavenly Emperor is my disciple, all within a dream of eternity."

Duan De spoke softly, his aura growing ever deeper, as profound as the passage of time, etched with the dust of years.

Just as the old Golden Crow was about to test the waters further, Duan De suddenly trembled, his head fell backward, and he fainted.

"The essence blood of a Celestial Venerable stimulated at the Quasi-Emperor level is not enough to allow Lord Underworld Emperor to return for an extended period of time."

"But it will be soon, just a matter of a few hundred years."

Lin Xian calmly accepted the Emperor's Banner, entrusted Duan De to Gai Jiuyou, and then said, "Thank you for your trouble, Senior."

Gai Jiuyou understood immediately and nodded, saying, "Since Fellow Daoist Di Jun is unwilling to seek immortality with the Heavenly Court, then we will not force him. The Underworld is currently empty, and we can destroy it to pave the way for the return of the Underworld Lord."

Li Er, Shakyamuni, the Yellow Emperor, and the Yan Emperor are all seasoned veterans who have become wise and experienced. They put away the four swords of Zhuxian and prepare to leave.

In that split second, the old Golden Crow finally couldn't help but shout, breaking the silence.

"Fellow Taoist, please stay!"

The old Golden Crow's eyes shone brightly. The Heavenly Court had given him so many shocks: the Azure Emperor's Desolate Tower, the Underworld Emperor's Reincarnation, and the Holy Spirit's Immortality. One path to immortality after another dazzled him.

He did want to become an emperor, that's true, but he wanted to become an immortal even more.

The emperors were brilliant, but only for tens of thousands of years. Since the time of the Heavenly Venerable who transcended tribulation, how many who attained enlightenment have returned to dust and ashes?

The Heavenly Court and the Underworld are such ancient organizations, and their manifestation in this crucial lifetime might truly allow them to become immortals.
Emperor Jun was intrigued and wanted to hitch a ride to explore the secrets of immortality.

"It's done!"

The crowd smiled knowingly. They weren't worried that Jinwu wouldn't be tempted; they were worried that he wouldn't take any action.

The old Golden Crow coveted the Heavenly Court's method of achieving immortality, but the Heavenly Court was also eyeing his method of Nirvana.

Don't be fooled by the numerous and dazzling methods of the Heavenly Court; every single one of them is rather abnormal. The Azure Emperor's evolution into the Immortal Realm, the Underworld Emperor's communication with spirits through his corpse, and Little Nannan's eternal dream—none of these are things that should have happened normally.

Other claims about the primordial spirit uniting with the Dao and the holy spirit longevity method are made to sound impressive, but in reality, none of them have been successfully tested and require trial and error.

The Golden Crow's method of achieving immortality is different; it is a method he has personally experienced and practiced, and it is a successful method of achieving immortality.

Lin Xian just wanted to copy homework!

The Heavenly Court and the Golden Crow clashed for the first time. Although there was some unpleasantness, both sides reached a consensus on the basis of becoming immortals and achieving longevity, and reached an initial cooperation.

The exchange of ideas is just the beginning; the next step is to discuss the choice between the underworld and the sea of ​​reincarnation.

The Great Emperor's Tribulation of the Old Golden Crow is a powerful weapon that can be used to deal with the Heavenly Court as well as the Forbidden Zone.

However, these are all secrets at the Supreme level, unknown to others.

Lin Xian took the bronze ghost lamp and made his escape early. He had a bold idea in his mind that he wanted to test, so he took Duan De and flew towards the star field where the Other Shore of Gods was located.

Although the other side of the gods is mysterious, it can be sensed early on with the bronze ghost lamp as a coordinate.

Using the Demon Emperor's measuring ruler as a bridge, the two struck with all their might, opening a passage and revealing a vast and boundless sea of ​​suffering!

"Truly a marvel of nature's creation."

Duan De exclaimed in amazement. This was the most primordial sea of ​​heaven and earth. Compared to it, an individual was too insignificant, not even a speck of dust. It was comparable in size to a star field, with stars floating and sinking in the sea!
Lingbao Tianzun is truly extraordinary; his personal secret realm could actually produce such a miracle.

"Perhaps, the Boundless Heavenly Venerable learned from the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerable," Lin Xian said, telling a hellish joke. "The Big Dipper was modeled after this place."

"who cares!"

Duan De laughed wildly and rushed excitedly toward the direction of the Heavenly Venerable's Life Spring.

The sea of ​​suffering is difficult to cross; even a great sage would drown. Yet, it could not defeat these two. One possessed a quasi-emperor level physical body and was protected by an imperial weapon. He broke through countless waves and reached the deepest part of the Heavenly Venerable's Sea of ​​Wheels.

There was an extremely powerful, holy, and divine essence, like celestial radiance rising. Duan De only absorbed a trace of it, and his whole body glowed, giving him a feeling of about to ascend to immortality.

"Ouch, it hurts! It's burning hot! That bastard Lingbao is still targeting me even in death..."

Duan De cursed and swore as he drew life force from the fountain.

The Heavenly Venerable Lingbao exuded a murderous aura that soared to the heavens, and even the most nourishing spring of life would generate the same murderous intent.

Lin Xian seemed to be deep in thought. He released the immortal herbs within his body, allowing them to take root in the life spring, absorb the immortal liquid, and undergo transformation. The immortal herbs could ignore the killing intent of the Heavenly Venerable and transform all energy into their own nourishment.

He himself took out a portion of the Life Spring and used it to nourish himself, undergoing a transformation in the third secret realm.

"The Four Extremes Connect to Heaven!"

Lin Xian said in a deep voice, "This is the third time I've started cultivating again. I need to forge a quasi-emperor level physical body. If I can pass this test, I will be on the path to heaven in the future."

(End of this chapter)