Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 285

"Big brother, what ten years? I feel like only a few months have passed. Ten years have passed for you? How could this be?" Gu Shihan asked in surprise.

"Junior sister! Are you telling the truth? Why is this happening?"

"Yes! Senior brother, I might have entered another dimension. As for my mission? Let me see... Mission accomplished."

Gu Shihan opened the task panel and glanced at it. There were no tasks left, only the words "Nine Heavens Emperor in danger" remained.

Gu Shihan frowned, suppressing her unease, and said, "I'm coming to find you right now!"

Gu Shihan reunited with Shi Qinghan and his group. Over the past ten years, their cultivation levels had all improved, and they were now all at the mid-stage of the Celestial Immortal realm.

"Shi Han, I'm so glad you're alright! We...we were so worried!" Duan Siqi said, holding Gu Shi Han's hand with concern.

As everyone was reminiscing, the sky suddenly darkened. A crack tore open the heavens, from which a large number of celestial soldiers poured out.

The leading general, wielding a trident, shouted, "Gu Shihan, the Nine Heavens Emperor has ordered your capture! Surrender now!"

Gu Shihan's heart tightened; it seemed that the Nine Heavens Emperor had not given up.

"Shi Han, what Nine Heavens Emperor? Why would he want to arrest you?" Gu Jiahui asked, frowning.

"It's a long story. The Nine Heavens Emperor was originally one of the Five Heavenly Emperors, but he is no longer a Heavenly Emperor. He has fallen into demonic ways. My mission this time should also be related to him. I am just a pawn on his chessboard. He wants to use me to find the Illusionary Spirit Clan."

"Why you?" Situ Tinglang asked.

"That's a good question. Because I possess both light and dark spiritual roots, only those who possess both can gain the trust of the Illusionary Spirit Clan. They can use me to find the Illusionary Spirit Clan. And also..."

"What else? Junior sister, tell me what's wrong. Don't bear it all alone. We are a whole, a family. We made a vow!" Mo Yu said anxiously.

"Alright, you are all my family, Gu Shihan's family, and trustworthy. I can tell you without hesitation."

And then there's the Moonlit Bracelet; the Nine Heavens Emperor desires it.

Shi Qinghan asked in a low voice, "The Moon Bracelet is in your hand? Then aren't you in great danger?"

"You could say that the original owner of the Moon Bracelet was Fairy Qingchen. After she perished, the Moon Bracelet disappeared. Later, by chance, I obtained it and recognized it as my owner."

However, the Moonbracelet cannot be bound to just anyone; only those it recognizes can become its masters. The Nine Heavens Emperor wants the Moonbracelet, so he will definitely try to capture me. It won't be safe for you to follow me...

"Shi Han, what did you say?! Are we people who are afraid of dying?" Duan Siqi interrupted Gu Shi Han, displeased.

"Junior sister, I heard that the Moon Bracelet is a life space, a small world, right?" Mo Yu asked.

"Correct!"

"No wonder the Nine Heavens Emperor wanted it. Junior sister, don't worry, we'll stand together!"

Gu Jiahui stepped forward and said, "Yes, we stand together. Shi Han's matter is our matter. We can't sit idly by. If necessary, we'll fight him to the death."

Everyone echoed in agreement. Gu Shihan was moved, but shook her head and said, "We must not be reckless. The Nine Heavens Emperor is extremely powerful, and we will not gain any advantage in a direct confrontation."

At this moment, the general impatiently urged, "Don't delay, surrender quickly!" Gu Shihan's eyes darted around, and she shouted to the general, "General, do you know that the Nine Heavens Emperor has fallen into demonic ways? If you follow him, you may suffer a great disaster."

The general was taken aback, a look of hesitation appearing on his face. He had long suspected the Nine Heavens Emperor.

Gu Shihan seized the opportunity to say, "General, if you let us go, you will be credited if the Emperor's affair is exposed in the future. Also, only you can inform the other Heavenly Emperors to pay attention to the movements of the Nine Heavens Emperor, who is already impatient."

The general pondered for a moment, then waved his hand, signaling the celestial soldiers to retreat slightly. "I'll trust you this time, but you must leave immediately. Ling Xu mentioned you before, and I'll let you go today. If we meet again in the future, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Gu Shihan thanked them and led the group away in a hurry. However, they had not gone far when another obstacle appeared in front of them—a barrier of demonic energy.

Gu Shihan knew that this was another layer of defense by the Nine Heavens Emperor, and it seemed that he had quite a few backup plans.

"Shi Han, what should we do? Should we contact Senior Ling Xu and tell him about the Nine Heavens Emperor so that everyone won't be misled?"

"Alright! We do need to spread the word about the Nine Heavens Emperor's fall into demonic ways. We are not strong enough; the only ones who can truly stand against the Nine Heavens Emperor are Senior Lingxu and the others!"

Gu Shihan took out the jade talisman and explained the matter of the Nine Heavens Emperor in detail. Ling Xu said gently, "All nine of you are the saviors of my immortal realm. Protect yourselves well and do not fall into the hands of the Nine Heavens Emperor. I know that the Moon Bracelet is in your hands. If possible, you can temporarily take refuge there."

"Senior, no, I can't bring anyone in!" Gu Shihan replied truthfully.

"It's alright. Now that the phantom spirits have entered the Moon Bracelet, you can communicate with them. They have a way to deal with it."

"Really? That's great." Gu Shihan's brows relaxed, and she felt much more at ease.

The Phantom Spirit did indeed possess some extraordinary abilities. Following Ling Xu's instructions, Gu Shihan attempted to communicate with the Phantom Spirit within the Moonlit Bracelet. The Phantom Spirit Clan Chief responded, expressing his willingness to help open a space to accommodate everyone.

Just as Gu Shihan and the others were about to enter, the Nine Heavens Emperor suddenly appeared, interrupting Huanling's spell and closing the spatial passage.

"You think you can escape?" His eyes were sinister. Gu Shihan calmly replied, "You have fallen to demonic ways; you will not succeed."

The Nine Heavens Emperor sneered, "A mere ant dares to speak so presumptuously." With that, he launched an attack.

With everyone working together, Xingbai and Yutong used all their skills, while Shi Qinghan and the others also displayed their unique abilities.

Unfortunately, how could the little fairy withstand the attack of a Heavenly Emperor? She was soon beaten and covered in wounds, and collapsed to the ground.

"I'm sorry, I've dragged everyone into this!" Gu Shihan said painfully.

“Shi Han, we don’t blame you. Ever since we embarked on the path of cultivation, we have all known that the road ahead will be fraught with danger, and that we could die at any time. We have no regrets and we don’t blame you!” Nangong Yi said.

At the critical moment, Ling Xu arrived with several powerful figures and waved his hand to set up a defensive barrier for Gu Shihan and the others.

"Nine Heavens, you have disappointed me greatly. The dignified Heavenly Emperor has fallen into demonhood. What could have driven you to such despair? How dare you fall into demonhood and attempt to rule all realms!" Ling Xu rebuked angrily.

"Lingxu, put away your hypocrisy. Don't you really know why I've become like this? That bitch Qingchen would rather die than... The Moon Bracelet is mine, the entire Three Realms are mine, I will be the highest person, and you... you will all kneel at my feet, hahaha..."

The Nine Heavens Emperor burst into laughter, and a once elegant and ethereal person instantly transformed into a demon shrouded in black mist.

(End of this chapter)