Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 431 Xuanwu Emperor

The Xuan Turtle only triggered the Great Tribulation of Enlightenment when it was two thousand years old. It may seem ordinary, but that is in comparison to people like the Undying Emperor and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.

In fact, for most enlightened beings, attaining enlightenment at two thousand years old is already considered relatively young.

Normally, the age range of 1,500 to 3,500 years old can encompass the vast majority of enlightened beings. Ages below 1,500 or even 4,000 or 5,000 years old are relatively rare.

Moreover, the Xuan Turtle did not immediately attain enlightenment after its final leap; it deliberately achieved enlightenment in an unconventional way before triggering the great tribulation of enlightenment.

So if we really calculate it, the Xuan Turtle could actually achieve its ultimate breakthrough and attain enlightenment at around 1,700 years old, which is considered an outstanding age.

The reason he sought to attain enlightenment through unconventional means was that he felt his own path and methods were not yet truly perfect. Therefore, he was able to cultivate for several hundred years in this unconventional state, reaching the pinnacle of his abilities at this stage.

This is of course also thanks to his constantly evolving innate supernatural abilities, which give him deductive abilities far beyond those of ordinary people.

Originally, the Xuan Turtle wanted to further enhance its Jade Flower Divine Blood, and even cultivate the Jade Flower Immortal Scripture hidden in its bloodline to perfection. However, given its current state, unless it cultivated diligently for several thousand more years, it would be difficult to achieve significant results. Therefore, it had no choice but to give up.

Thus, the Xuan Turtle, which had accumulated hundreds of years of experience in the alternative path to enlightenment, finally triggered the great tribulation of enlightenment.

Amidst a sea of ​​lightning, a terrifying giant tortoise, larger than any star, moved, bathed in the lightning, its immense blood energy threatening to engulf the entire starry sky.

This giant tortoise was enormous, its entire body a deep black color, and its skin was covered with Dao traces woven from the laws of nature, perfectly formed and exuding a divine aura.

Its shell is extraordinary, with the innate Dao diagrams on its back becoming incredibly complex and rich, constantly changing into different Dao diagrams every moment, as if it could contain and evolve all the laws of heaven and earth, with endless variations.

Although it was part of his body, it was also a manifestation of his innate supernatural powers. Therefore, as the Xuan Turtle refined it into its natal magic weapon, it continued to evolve, becoming increasingly extraordinary, even surpassing the durability of immortal metal.

Of course, the Xuan Turtle did this not because it lacked immortal metal materials; it was simply because the natal magic weapon forged in this way was truly integrated with its body and inseparable from it.

However, although this tortoise shell can change form, transforming between array diagrams, battle armor, and tortoise shell, it is ultimately a protective treasure primarily for defense and deduction. Therefore, the Xuan Turtle also collected dragon-patterned black gold and luminous white gold to forge a set of male and female twin swords.

This was, of course, also influenced by the Secret of Character Formation and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword.

Although these two swords accompanied him through his tribulation, they failed to achieve the ultimate leap to become supreme imperial weapons. However, if he further refines them after attaining enlightenment, they can still take that step.

After a long while, the sea of ​​thunder gradually dissipated, and the aura of the Xuan Turtle suddenly soared into the sky. He transformed into human form and stood above the nine heavens, merging his supreme aura with the Heavenly Heart Mark. Instantly, all the myriad paths of heaven and earth protected his path, making it the supreme law in the universe.

From then on, the Black Tortoise successfully attained enlightenment and became the emperor of a new era. He also changed his name and was revered as the Black Tortoise Emperor.

Although the Xuanwu Emperor has no blood relation to the true Xuanwu, and unlike the White Tiger, is not a replica of the Xuanwu from the Great Universe, he is indeed extraordinary under the influence of the Jade Flower Divine Blood, almost like a celestial being. And the ultimate evolutionary goal of turtles is indeed the Xuanwu.

That's why he received this title. Emperor Xuanwu himself had no objection to it.

Of course, the Xuanwu Emperor does have some connection with the Xuanwu. The Xuanwu Elixir of Immortality is on Yuhua Divine Island, and it even underwent a slight evolution due to the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable's several modifications to Yuhua Divine Island. Therefore, the Xuanwu Emperor may not necessarily lack the opportunity to truly evolve into the Xuanwu.

After stabilizing his aura, the Xuanwu Emperor began to examine his own condition. He had indeed reached his peak, standing at the pinnacle of this universe, and it would be difficult for him to make any further progress in the near future. But then he had an unexpected gain.

After he attained enlightenment, the Jade Flower Immortal Scripture, which was originally sealed in his bloodline, was finally revealed and allowed him to fully accept it.

This immortal scripture, which perfectly matched the bloodline of the Xuanwu Emperor and his own, gave him a vague glimpse of his future growth path.

Recalling what the incarnation of the Power Emperor had once said—that his bloodline represented his origin—this gave the Xuanwu Emperor a lot to think about.

The fact that he, who had already become an ultimate emperor, continued to improve suggests that his birthplace was indeed extraordinary.

Emperor Xuanwu collected his thoughts. His long-cherished wish was about to be fulfilled, but he did not rush home. Instead, he went to Kunlun Immortal Mountain first.

Because Emperor Xuanwu was always low-key and unassuming, he always kept a low profile when he went out. However, the White Tiger, who was cultivating in seclusion among the Kunlun clan, still managed to spot him.

However, this is because the Kunlun Immortal Mountain contains the Kunlun Immortal Array, which was set up by Ying Shenxiao using the origin and laws of the Kunlun Immortal Mountain. With this extraordinary origin as its foundation, even if Xuanwu Emperor is already an emperor, it is impossible for him to enter silently.

The White Tiger had already achieved enlightenment through an unorthodox method and had descendants, becoming the ancestor of another tribe in the Kunlun Immortal Mountain. He even showed signs of becoming the new ruler of Kunlun.

Of course, he also holds the identity of the Demon Lord of Gouchen. It can be said that, apart from not having attained enlightenment, he is already an absolute winner in life.

Upon meeting Emperor Xuanwu, he cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Emperor Xuanwu."

Emperor Xuanwu laughed and said, "We are, after all, sworn brothers from different races. Brother Hu, you are being too formal."

Upon hearing this, Baihu smiled and said, "I was being too attached to appearances."

The White Tiger was the first friend that the Black Tortoise Emperor made after arriving in the human universe, and later became his greatest opponent on the path to enlightenment. Therefore, the Black Tortoise Emperor naturally wanted to catch up with his old friend as soon as possible.

So these two important figures in the human universe got drunk together in the back mountains without disturbing anyone.

As he was about to leave, the White Tiger laughed loudly, "Although you have surpassed me and successfully attained enlightenment in this life, I have not given up. Who knows, I might attain enlightenment after you."

Emperor Xuanwu also laughed and said, "Brother Tiger, I will wait for the day you attain enlightenment, and then we will fight again."

Then, Emperor Xuanwu fell into a deep sleep along with the White Tiger.

Given their cultivation levels, even celestial wine would hardly make them drunk, but if the two of them deliberately wanted to get drunk, they would still get drunk.

Although the White Tiger will not immediately seal itself away, in order to prevent being suppressed by the Great Dao Mark of the Black Tortoise Emperor, it will not exist for much longer.

As for Emperor Xuanwu, he will soon be searching for a way to return to Jade Flower Divine Island, so there won't be many more opportunities to meet him in the future.

(End of this chapter)