Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 301

On a remote star, a young man dressed in coarse linen was working in the fields, showing no signs of anything unusual, just like a normal person.

The Immortal Emperor quietly came up behind him, but did not disturb him. Instead, he watched him work with the people in the nearby stone village until they finished work and went home.

Upon returning to his hometown, Ning Fei completely concealed all his sharpness and lived like an ordinary person, but his cultivation did not stop there. This was also a form of cultivation, a cultivation that focused on tempering his Dao heart in the mortal world.

Ning Fei had already noticed the Undying Emperor. After everyone else had left, he said, "It is truly an honor for our humble abode to have the Emperor grace us with his presence. May I ask what brings you here?"

The Immortal Emperor said, "Of course, I'm asking you to come out of seclusion and help me."

Ning Fei sat on the edge of the field and said, "You've become the Emperor, do you still need the help of a defeated opponent like me?"

The Immortal Emperor, unperturbed, sat down beside him and said, "I want to establish an immortal divine dynasty and bring a new order to the human universe. This is something that my personal strength alone cannot achieve."

“Your people have suffered greatly from war over the years, and you should have a deep understanding of the state of the universe before. Ning Fei, only by working together to end the chaos in this human universe and create a new golden age can we avoid these things.”

Compared to the Seven Divine Generals, Ning Fei's clan was extremely weak. They were practically a small clan, not only in the vast universe but also on this ancient star. Therefore, during Ning Fei's childhood, his clan was repeatedly driven back by other races, unable even to protect their ancestral land.

If it weren't for Ning Fei, this small race might have completely disappeared in this great era of competition among all races.

Therefore, the Immortal Emperor deliberately avoided establishing merit and achievements, focusing instead on ending the chaotic era. Ning Fei personally had no ambition other than attaining enlightenment; those things did not attract him.

Seeing Ning Fei fall silent, the Undying Emperor continued, "If your people don't want to stay here, they can come with me to the Big Dipper. It's one of the top ancient life-bearing planets in the universe, and it also has large undeveloped areas, enough for them to live and work in peace."

"Furthermore, I don't want them to pledge allegiance to me by any means. As for you, once we establish a new order, you can retire gracefully and go wherever you want, how about that?"

Faced with such favorable conditions, Ning Fei couldn't help but be tempted.

He glanced sideways at the Immortal Emperor and said, "Who else has been swayed by you?"

The Undying Emperor laughed and said, "You know, I am the real Phoenix. There is a race that happens to be a descendant of the Phoenix lineage, and their current leader happens to be a Phoenix bloodline who has reverted to his ancestral form."

The Phoenix Maiden also fell behind halfway through the Ultimate Ancient Road and returned to her homeland. Although her race was small in number, they were mostly descendants of the legendary Phoenix, though their bloodline was barely visible. Apart from her, who possessed true Phoenix blood due to a primal regression, the bloodlines of the other members of her race were almost invisible. Although the Phoenix Maiden had further refined her bloodline with the help of the Immortal Fire Holy Spirit, thus freeing herself from bloodline suppression to some extent, the other members of her race did not have this opportunity.

Therefore, when faced with the Immortal Emperor, the true phoenix, their clan naturally swore allegiance without any resistance. During this process, the Immortal Emperor did not use any special methods; the mere natural expression of his aura was enough to make these phoenix blood descendants submit.

Not to mention, the Immortal Emperor also promised to pass on an ancient scripture and a secret technique to enhance their bloodline.

Of course, out of respect for Ning Fei and the Immortal Fire Saint Spirit, the Undying Emperor did not require them to swear an oath against their inner demons, but he successfully got them to agree to relocate their entire clan to Beidou, making them another core backbone under his command.

Ning Fei had naturally anticipated this. Therefore, he shook his head and said, "Since that's the case, then I have no choice but to agree. I just hope you keep your word."

The Immortal Emperor said leisurely, "Ning Fei, do you want to become an immortal?"

Ning Fei raised an eyebrow and said, "Become an immortal? You mean that immortal gate built by those ancient venerables of the previous era?" The Undying Emperor said, "Entering that immortal gate is not easy, and bringing someone in is even more difficult. Ning Fei, I can send you and that Phoenix Maiden to enter the immortal gate and go to another world."

"Or, you may attain enlightenment in the next life and lead her in yourself."

“We’re friends, so I don’t want to seem like I’m blackmailing you. It’s up to you. As long as I’m alive, I will help you with this.”

Ning Fei said, "Thank you for showing me the way."

The Immortal Emperor stood up and said, "Then you should make your preparations first and go directly to the Big Dipper. I have one last thing to do."

After parting ways, the Undying Emperor traveled to another ancient star. The race living on this ancient star was called the Blood Phoenix Clan.

Although the Immortal Emperor wasn't looking for them, he couldn't help but be surprised. These people were clearly not descendants of the phoenix, but they had a physique and bloodline similar to the phoenix.

Although he knew from his master, the Supreme Heavenly Venerable, that the human universe could replicate the forms of certain great supernatural beings, actually seeing it still made him somewhat amazed.

This Blood Phoenix Clan is clearly a race that is almost indistinguishable from the real thing, created by replicating the form of the phoenix in the human universe.

In the original timeline, the Blood Phoenix clan produced an ancient emperor, but he had no particular connection to the Undying Emperor lineage. The Undying Empress was clearly not from this clan either. This is because the Blood Phoenix clan is not a true descendant of the phoenix.

Now, the Undying Emperor naturally has no feelings for this race; he has only come here to find the Immortal Fire Holy Spirit.

Beyond the ancient star, a figure appeared—it was the Immortal Fire Holy Spirit. She said, "What brings the Heavenly Emperor here?"

Behind the Immortal Emperor, a colossal Phoenix Nest, resembling a war fortress, emerged. This Phoenix Nest was entirely constructed of Phoenix Divine Wood, interwoven with countless intricate array patterns, exuding a celestial charm rarely found in the mortal world.

The Immortal Emperor said slowly, "You should know why I'm doing this."

The Immortal Fire Saint Spirit put away the Phoenix Nest and said, "Then I'll reluctantly agree."

Immediately afterwards, the Undying Emperor and the Immortal Fire Saint Spirit descended upon the Blood Phoenix Ancient Star, subdued this race, and incorporated them into the future divine dynasty.

The Immortal Fire Holy Spirit is essentially a phoenix without bloodline power, thus she can be considered an upgraded version of the Blood Phoenix clan. Therefore, her methods and principles are naturally well-suited to this race similar to hers. Over the years, the Immortal Fire Holy Spirit has preached and taught within this clan, and has been regarded as a deity.

Therefore, when the Immortal Emperor and the Celestial Fire Saint Spirit appeared together to recruit them, they naturally obeyed directly.

Of course, out of respect for the Immortal Fire Holy Spirit, the Undying Emperor still did not make them swear an oath against their inner demons.

At this point, the Immortal Emperor had collected ten parts.

(End of this chapter)