The Heavenly Emperor of Chu

Chapter 244 The Empress Visits the Chu Family

After a long while, Devouring Heaven wiped away the tears on his face, put the ghost mask back on, and his previous weakness vanished, replaced by the mighty Devouring Heaven Emperor who reigns supreme throughout history.

She stretched out a jade-like hand, plucked stars and grasped the moon, and refined a region of stars to protect the boy's last words and longing. The boulder was also left behind by her forever, to endure through the ages.

Stepping out of the ancient star, the Devouring Empress felt somewhat lost, for everything she looked around was unfamiliar.

Before she attained enlightenment, she was determined to do so and avenge her brother.

She spared no expense for this, even if it meant being condemned by thousands or slaughtering the world, she did not hesitate in the slightest.

But when she had truly accomplished everything, crushed the Feathered Divine Dynasty with a single blow, and uncovered the truth behind the boy's death, having achieved all her goals, she once again fell into confusion.

Unsure of what to do next, the Devouring Empress began wandering the mortal realm, traveling to countless places in search of an answer.

One day, the Empress passed by a dilapidated courtyard and heard heartbreaking cries coming from inside.

"Mother...Mother, wake up!"

A little girl knelt on the ground, her hands trembling, crying as she hugged a middle-aged woman who had lost vital signs.

The Empress was moved by the scene before her, and thinking of her own childhood experiences, she couldn't help but sigh.

Hearing the sigh, the little girl in the courtyard turned around and, upon seeing the Empress, immediately got up and ran over.

"Immortal, Immortal, please save my mother! I am willing to serve you as your servant for all eternity."

After the little girl finished speaking, she knelt down with a thud, her head hitting the bluestone slab with a loud thud. Even though she was covered in blood and gore, she did not give up.

"Alas, your mother has been dead for a long time, and there is nothing I can do about it." The Empress shook her head and sighed.

Before she attained enlightenment, she would not have been moved in the slightest, because at that time she was filled with anger and single-mindedly wanted to seek revenge against the Feathered Divine Dynasty.

But after she attained enlightenment and avenged her great grudge, the emotions that had been building up in the Empress's heart for many years were released, and her resentment dissipated, making her much more peaceful.

"Woooooooo..."

"Didn't they say immortals could bring the dead back to life? Turns out it was all a lie!"

Upon hearing the Empress's reply, the little girl burst into tears, crying even more bitterly.

However, the Empress had no time to pay attention to her at the moment. The little girl's words reminded the Empress, and she began to mutter frantically.

"Immortal... Immortal..."

"Perhaps becoming a celestial empress in the mortal world will allow me to resurrect my brother!"

In an instant, the Empress's eyes lit up, her previously lifeless mind began to revive, and a seed called hope was planted in her heart.

At this moment, the empress thought of many things. The phenomenon of the dead coming back to life was not uncommon in ancient history; several such cases had occurred more than 200,000 years ago.

The two human emperors, Taiyin and Taiyang, who were rumored to have passed away, have returned against all odds, bringing unprecedented shock to the world.

"It is said that these two Holy Emperors were able to return against all odds because of the Heavenly Emperor's methods and the power of faith. However, at this time, a full 400,000 years have passed since the last appearance of the Supreme Heavenly Emperor. If the Supreme Heavenly Emperor is not found, the power of faith will probably be useless."

Since the two Holy Emperors, Taiyin and Taiyang, defied the heavens and returned, countless beings in the world have studied the path of faith. Some have even imitated the original Taiyi Emperor, building temples for the Heavenly Venerables and ancient emperors, hoping to use the power of faith to replicate the great deeds of the two Holy Emperors.

Unfortunately, after all these years, there has never been any news of that ancient celestial emperor defying the heavens and returning.

However, since there have been instances of people being resurrected from the dead in ancient history, it is certainly possible to do so, provided one is strong enough.

The Empress's gaze hardened. She left the star, intending to travel to the ancient star Tianji to verify her conjecture.

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The next moment, the Empress unleashed her power without reservation. Her supreme pressure shook the universe, and the golden path of light divided heaven and earth, creating a golden bridge in the sea of ​​stars that stretched towards the other side of the starry sky.

The emperor's journey caused a worldwide sensation, drawing countless gazes.

"That... direction, is it towards the ancient star Tianji?"

The Empress made no attempt to conceal her whereabouts, and her destination was instantly revealed to the world: the Chu family, which had produced three Dao-proving individuals.

"Was the Devouring Emperor's visit to the Chu family to thank them for their previous protection?" someone speculated.

Historically, most Dao-proving individuals had the habit of visiting the Chu family. However, as time passed, the Supreme Heavenly Emperor ceased to tread the mortal realm, and later Dao-proving individuals rarely visited the Chu family. The previous Emperor of Feathered Ascension was a prime example.

However, the Devouring Emperor was different. If the Chu family hadn't intervened, she might have been besieged by most of the supreme imperial weapons in the mortal realm. At that time, let alone attaining Dao, whether she could even survive would have been uncertain. She really should have paid a visit to the Chu family.

"I wonder if the Devouring Emperor will establish a great power in the mortal realm like the Feathered Emperor." Someone's eyes flickered, and some other thoughts arose.

The Devouring Emperor is suspected to have attained enlightenment through a Chaos Body. If she establishes a power, the Imperial Scripture in her possession will surely be passed down. If they can cultivate the Devouring Emperor's Imperial Scripture, they might also have the possibility of transforming into Chaos Bodies.

After all, the Chaos Body is not like the Heavenly Heart Mark, which only allows one Great Emperor to be born in a lifetime.

Before long, the figure of the Devouring Empress descended upon the ancient star Tianji.

Banners fluttered on the ancient star, and countless cultivators, dressed in their finest attire, bowed down before the majestic imperial figure in the sky.

"We pay our respects to the Devouring Emperor!" "We pay our respects to the Devouring Emperor!"

At the same time, a slender man leaped from the crowd and landed not far from the Devouring Empress.

"The current Holy Lord of the Chu family greets the Great Emperor!"

"Your Majesty, the Ancestor requests your presence!"

After the thin man finished speaking, he immediately led the way.

"The Ancestor requests your presence?"

The Empress was somewhat surprised, but she did not refuse. As a contemporary enlightened being, she had absolute confidence in herself.

In the blink of an eye, the two figures disappeared into the sky.

Upon entering the Chu family, the Devouring Empress immediately felt a deadly crisis locking onto her, making her hair stand on end.

"Hiss... Is this the immortal sword left behind by the Supreme Heavenly Emperor?"

The Empress's eyes narrowed. The only thing that could pose a threat to a contemporary Daoist was probably the immortal sword left behind by the Heavenly Emperor, aside from beings of the same level.

In ancient history, there have been those who attained enlightenment but perished under the sword of immortality. If they had been a little slower, they might have become the shortest-lived enlightened being in the world.

"Just by looking at a small part, we can see that the sword left behind by the Supreme Heavenly Emperor is already so extraordinary. I'm afraid his own strength must be even more terrifying."

If an ancient weapon possesses such power, how much more so must it be the true form of the Heavenly Emperor Taiyi? This Heavenly Emperor's deeds are too legendary; with his talent, it's impossible for him to have remained stagnant after all these years.

Just as the Empress was lost in thought, the Holy Lord of the Chu family in front of her stopped in his tracks.

"Your Majesty, the Ancestor is waiting for you in the pavilion by the lake. I shall take my leave now."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Chu family's Holy Master, who was at the Quasi-Emperor level, respectfully withdrew.

The Empress nodded slightly and continued walking forward. She was very interested in the ancestor mentioned by the Holy Lord of the Chu family. For someone with a Great Completion Body to be so respectful, he must be an extreme being.

It is rumored that the Chu family has produced three Dao Proverbs. The leader, the Taiyi Heavenly Emperor, has already achieved the status of a Mortal Immortal and has not appeared for hundreds of thousands of years. He could not possibly be the Heavenly Emperor.

The second Great Emperor of Mountains and Rivers to attain enlightenment also lived a long time ago, but this Great Emperor of Mountains and Rivers has never appeared since his death, and his fate is unknown.

The third person to attain enlightenment, Emperor Xuanchen, is the most recent in history and has performed remarkably well, surpassing Emperor Shanhe by a significant margin, making him the most likely candidate.

Soon, the valiant man in the lakeside pavilion confirmed the Empress's guess; he was none other than Emperor Xuan Chen, who had attained enlightenment tens of thousands of years ago.

However, to the Empress's surprise, she sensed a very special aura on Emperor Xuan Chen, similar to the aura she emitted, and extremely terrifying, far surpassing her own.

"Chaos Body?"

The Empress felt a chill run down her spine as she recognized Emperor Xuan Chen's physique.

Today, she is no longer the naive little girl she once was, and she is well aware of the rarity of Chaotic Bodies. The fact that a Chaotic Bodies have been born into the Chu family completely overturns her previous understanding.

"Fellow Daoist Devouring Heaven has keen eyesight, recognizing the Chaos Body at a glance."

Xuan Chen looked at the figure wearing a ghost mask in front of him and couldn't help but admire it.

"Fellow Daoist, your talent is truly remarkable. You have managed to find a path to transform your body into chaos all by yourself in the mortal world. I am truly ashamed of myself."

Xuan Chen spoke these words sincerely. He possessed a handwritten note left by the Heavenly Emperor, which recorded several methods of transformation, including a specific method for transforming into a chaotic body.

Even so, he stumbled and fell on the path to immortality in the mortal world, and almost died several times.

Fortunately, whenever he was about to fail, there was always a mysterious force that allowed him to escape from his desperate situation and see a glimmer of hope.

It was precisely because of this that Emperor Xuanchen understood the terrifying nature of Emperor Tuntian. In his first life, he was able to transform himself into a chaotic body, a talent that truly stood out throughout history.

"With such talent, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the possibility of him becoming a mortal immortal in the future is extremely high." Xuan Chen pondered to himself, determined to befriend the Empress.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Chen, you're too kind. Aren't you also a Chaos Body?"

The Empress's voice was calm, as if she were recounting a trivial matter.

"Fellow Daoist Devouring Heaven is too kind. I am able to transform into the Chaos Body thanks to the notes left by the Ancestor Emperor." Emperor Xuan Chen shook his head.

Although he believed he was exceptionally talented, he thought it was a pipe dream to create a method for transforming the chaotic body from scratch; it was simply unrealistic.

"So this was indeed the work of the Supreme Heavenly Emperor?"

Upon hearing this, Tuntian nodded inwardly. The legendary Heavenly Emperor's abilities were no weaker than hers, as he could transform her into a chaotic body. This made her even more expectant.

With this in mind, the Empress did not hesitate at all and spoke frankly.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Chen, I wonder if the dead can be brought back to life?"

(End of this chapter)