Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 238 Chaos!

The entire world is searching for Li Changsheng.

They almost all want to become my apprentices!

However, the major powers such as Taoism, Buddhism and Demonism, and the Three Holy Lands did not go to search for them.

Because the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor forbids it!

The other cultivators in the world are not worth searching for, because his strength is not that great.

According to Jiu Youming and the others, Taiyi Daoist has already achieved the Five Qi Convergence, so it's fine to search for him as long as you're not in the Dao Integration Realm.

Now, Sun Chengdao has attained the Dao, and the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor still reigns supreme over the world.

Li Changsheng's life or death was no longer that important.

Perhaps, Li Changsheng's existence can give them even more motivation to cultivate.

Li Changsheng remained in seclusion, unaware that he had once again become renowned throughout the world.

This time, his reputation is even greater!

Previously, perhaps everyone would have thought that Li Changsheng was not worthy of the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor's obsession.

But after learning about Sun Chengdao, Wutian, Yang Dingtian, and Niu Wendao, everyone's opinions changed.

Immediately afterwards, Ao Yu stepped forward and told all the cultivators in the world that not everyone had achieved Dao Integration, and that he was relatively poor, only at the peak of the Five Qi Gathering at the Origin, and estimated that it would take him several hundred years to achieve Dao Integration.

The cultivators of the world were speechless. What a fine statement: it would take several hundred years to reach the Dao.

where are they?

In their lifetime, they may never be able to achieve the Dao, no, they may not even reach the Five Elements Convergence!

The cultivators searched even more frantically. If they could become disciples of Li Changsheng, wouldn't they become junior brothers of the Demon Emperor?

With the Demon Queen as my senior sister, who in the world dares to touch me?

The search for Li Changsheng lasted for a very long time, almost a century.

The cultivators gave up after searching everywhere for Li Changsheng without success.

But then Wutian and the others came out, and Sun Chengdao was extremely excited to learn that Li Changsheng was not dead.

  

However, when he learned that Li Changsheng was actually Taiyi, Sun Chengdao was stunned.

He recalled the dream he had in the underworld, where his master had sent him to the Northern Heavenly River.

That's not a dream at all!

Why would someone use Li Changsheng's identity to pass on their magic to you?

That was Master, who appeared to guide me because he saw how foolish I was!

When Niu Wenda received this news, he was stunned for a moment. Li Changsheng was not dead?

His good brother from back then is still alive, yet he advised the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor to let go!

For thousands of years, I've been acting like a fool!

Niu Wen went to the tomb he had prepared for Li Changsheng. It had been there for thousands of years and had been maintained without any changes.

Today, those in yellow robes have disappeared into the long river of time, leaving behind descendants to carry on the tradition and guard this place.

Now, they no longer need to guard it for generations.

Niu asked himself if he had personally destroyed the grave.

Some cultivators spread the word that Sun Chengdao had gone to the Northern Heavenly River and knelt for a long time at the site of the old wooden house.

Yang Dingtian and Wutian went to Dabei Temple. Wutian no longer concealed the fact that Zeng Li Changsheng had once used the alias Li Xuan and was the teacher of the second King of the Great Shang Dynasty.

For a moment, Qing Tian was dumbfounded.

Was the Chief Steward Xuan I hired actually Li Changsheng?

The world is truly wondrous!

Xia Yanbing was also stunned. Xiao Xuan was Li Changsheng?

Xia Mingyue also realized why Chief Steward Xuan knew so much about Li Changsheng's affairs.

He himself is Li Changsheng, how could he not understand?

The cultivators of the Shang Dynasty were stunned. Was Li Changsheng the same Li Xuan who was involved in the Investiture of the Gods?

At this point, Bai Xian'er no longer concealed the fact that Li Changjiu of the Tai Xuan Natural Temple was also Li Changsheng.

As their identities were revealed one by one, cultivators across the land pieced together Li Changsheng's background and discovered that he was secretly helping to handle almost all the major events in the world.

Without Li Changsheng, there would be no Great Shang Dynasty's conferment of gods!

Without him, Ao Qing would not have been able to unite with the North Sea!

Back then, the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor went to the Tai Xuan Natural Temple because of news about Li Changsheng, but he was unable to find Li Changsheng.

The world was in turmoil, and cultivators offered various analyses, with some believing that Li Changsheng had already become an immortal.

Others say that Li Changsheng was originally an immortal who concealed his true strength and trained disciples.

Otherwise, how could he have trained so many strong individuals?

Various speculations abound, but most people choose to believe that Li Changsheng has already become an immortal and is the strongest being.

When this news spread, even the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor laughed.

If Li Changsheng were an immortal, how wonderful that would be?

Unfortunately, no!

He was just a cultivator with ideas and talent, who, despite having a lifespan of ten thousand years, dared not appear in the world.

In an instant, Sun Chengdao, Wutian, Yang Dingtian, and everyone related to Li Changsheng rushed to the Changsheng Demon Kingdom.

Who knows the most about Li Changsheng?

That must be the Demon Emperor!

Because Li Changsheng's last appearance was in the Ancestral Dragon's Inheritance Space, where he helped the Demon Emperor!

One powerful figure after another gathered in the Immortal Demon Kingdom, and all the members of the Demon Kingdom withdrew.

The main hall was sealed off. The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor surveyed the entire hall, a slight smile playing on his lips: "You've finally come to see me."

"Demon Emperor, this humble monk has not been hiding from you," Wutian said first.

Sun Chengdao snorted: "I didn't dodge either."

"Demon Emperor, where is immortality?" the ox asked.

"Where is Li Changsheng?" Xia Yanbing asked.

Yang Dingtian, Bai Xian'er, and Ao Yu remained silent, but looked expectantly at the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor.

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor sighed softly, "I don't know either."

"Hmm?" The cultivators frowned. "Does the Demon Emperor truly not know?"

"Amitabha, the Demon Emperor truly does not know." Wutian chanted a Buddhist prayer and said, "Our master cannot be born, and we cannot deliberately search for him."

"What do you mean?" the cultivators asked, puzzled.

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor sighed softly: "Because of immortality, I've been targeted by an old monster."

"An old monster?" The cultivators looked at each other in bewilderment.

Sun Chengdao said coldly, "What old monster? Even if we join forces, we can't beat them?"

"We can't beat them." The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor said calmly, "Although I have ascended to immortality, the realm of immortals is terrifying beyond measure. Even if we all joined forces, we still couldn't defeat an immortal."

"You mean to say that the immortals have their eyes on Master?" Yang Dingtian asked, frowning.

"That's right. Back then, Changsheng was targeted by that old monster, who was a blood-red demon tree."

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor said, "That demon tree requires someone to ascend to immortality, and we all have that talent. The old monster believes that having immortality around us will hinder our cultivation."

"Could this old monster be from the Taoist sect?" Sun Chengdao frowned and said, "The Taoist sect has always said that we can't delay my cultivation."

"Chang Sheng's talent isn't very good, and I'm afraid he'll become a burden to me and hinder my cultivation. That's why he's unwilling to join the Xuan Tian Sect with me," Niu Wendao said.

"Perhaps, Changsheng was already being targeted by the blood-red demon tree back then."

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor said coldly.

"A blood-red demonic tree?" Sun Chengdao's eyes gleamed with cold light. "I will definitely find that old monster and ask him why he did this."

"Good, find the blood-red demon tree and burn it as firewood!" Yang Dingtian said.

"Achieve immortality as soon as possible," the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor said calmly. "If you don't become an immortal, even if you find that demon tree, you won't be able to do anything about it."

"To become an immortal... alas, there is a blood-red demonic tree inside, and a great calamity outside."

Wu Tian looked grave, put his hands together, and said, "Amitabha, the world is in a difficult state. I hope these troubles can be resolved."

"I have an idea. In the past, none of you were willing to help me."

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor slowly said, "Now, are you willing to help me?"

"What are the Demon Emperor's thoughts?" Sun Chengdao scratched his head and said, "If we can find Master, I'm willing to help."

"If it concerns longevity, I will also help," Niu Wen said in a deep voice.

The other cultivators also spoke up, expressing their willingness.

"Very well." The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor smiled. "My desire to become the Heavenly Emperor is not for my own selfish desires, but for the sake of the world and for the search for immortality!"

Niu asked, frowning, "What do you mean? Does the Heavenly Emperor alone save the world and find immortality?"

"The Way of the Azure Sky encompasses the Heavenly Emperor, but ultimately her vision is too narrow, and she is confined to the Central Plains, serving as the Azure Sky for the human race."

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor said coldly, "Although she made changes and conquered the Four Seas, she promised to submit to the strongest!"

No one spoke; they listened quietly.

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor continued, "The Azure Heaven uses its power to shroud the Great Shang Dynasty, and I, too, can use the power of Heaven to shroud the entire world!"

"At that time, not a single blade of grass or tree in the world will escape my notice. Whether it's the blood-red demon tree or the path to immortality, I will be able to find it..."

She can also mobilize the power of the world to amplify this world and repair the heavens and earth.

When the great calamity descends, she will be able to mobilize the power of the entire world to fight against it!

"Do you want to become one with heaven and earth, just like Qingtian?" Wutian's expression changed slightly as he asked.

"The way of Heaven is not my way. I wish to control Heaven and Earth; how could I possibly merge myself into them?"

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor coldly replied, "Controlled by Heaven, how can one be worthy of being an emperor?"

"I'm afraid those powerful forces won't agree to your idea," Wutian said in a deep voice.

Liu Wuyou said, "Therefore, I need your help."

"What can we do?" Yang Dingtian frowned and said, "Help you clear out the enemies? But we can't defeat the immortals from those powerful forces."

"Then we can wait until we have the upper hand before we make our move."

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor calmly said, "If one achieves enlightenment and finds peace within the Daoist sect, and controls the Daoist sect, then no one can enter the Buddhist sect, and one can take over the West."

"Amitabha, this humble monk wishes to be called the Master of Buddhism," Wutian said calmly.

Sun Chengdao hesitated: "The Daoist sect has been wholeheartedly nurturing me; how could I betray them?"

"It is not betrayal, but simply acknowledging me as the Heavenly Emperor and not hindering my ascension to the position of Heavenly Emperor Supreme," said the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor.

Sun Chengdao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "If it's just about not hindering the Demon Emperor, then I agree."

Niu Wendao frowned and said, "You're not thinking of me taking over the Xuantian Sect, are you? The Xuantian Saint Son is the one in charge."

The Holy Son of Xuantian is still alive, how could he do such a thing?

"Like Sun Chengdao, after I become an immortal, you must agree to let me ascend to the position of Heavenly Emperor," said the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor.

"I'll do my best," Niu said in a deep voice.

He could only advise the Xuan Tian Holy Son that it was impossible to fight against the Xuan Tian Sect.

"And me?" Yang Dingtian asked.

"Cultivate diligently, and in the future assist me in unifying the world," said the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor.

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor assigned them tasks one by one, preparing them for his own throne as Heavenly Emperor.

They share a common goal: to fight the blood-red demon tree, find Li Changsheng, and then—fight against the great calamity of heaven and earth!

"Could that blood-red demon tree be preparing for a great calamity?" Niu asked suddenly.

"It's not impossible, but regardless, I only trust myself, and I only trust you!"

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor said in a deep voice, "I cannot entrust my life and death to others. I will resolve this great calamity of heaven and earth in my own way!"

Wu Tiandao said, "This humble monk does not believe in other forces either. Just like the Buddhist sect, why would it care about the Great Snow Mountain, which is also part of the Buddhist sect?"

One by one, the cultivators spoke up. This time, they did not hesitate and chose to help the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor.

All that's left is to diligently cultivate and become a wandering immortal!

"Go back and cultivate. You've all gained something from this secret realm. May you all become immortals soon," Wutian said.

"After I become an immortal, my master should appear," Yang Dingtian said expectantly.

My master said that after becoming an immortal, he would be able to leave this world.

The Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor also looked expectant: "I will stand before you in my best form. This world, I have always reserved for you!"

She glanced at Wutian and the others, and said, "After we leave the pass, we will march into the Great Wilderness, seize the Tree of Immortality, and we will share eternal life!"

"Sharing eternal life, achieving eternal life together with Master!" Sun Chengdao grinned.

Sun Chengdao and the others left, while Xia Yanbing stayed in the Longevity Demon Kingdom to cultivate in seclusion.

Wutian and Yang Dingtian returned to the Great Snow Mountain to digest what they had gained from the secret realm.

After being shocked by the news about Li Changsheng, Yang Wushang, the Holy Maiden of the Azure Sky, and the others also went into seclusion to cultivate.

Cultivation is the most important thing!

With a great calamity imminent, becoming an immortal is the most important thing.

Beneath the Great Snow Mountain, Li Changsheng finally fused the Tai Xuan Dao Patterns and saw the Tai Xuan Dao Venerable.

One after another, the great paths crisscrossed and converged within the body of the Supreme Daoist Master Tai Xuan.

Li Changsheng saw the heavens and earth, witnessed the boundless Dao, and heard the sounds of the Dao resonating in his ears:

"The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, and Three gives birth to all things."

"All things carry yin and embrace yang, and achieve harmony through the interaction of these energies."

"..."

As the Daoist voice entered his ears, Li Changsheng's body slowly disappeared and merged into the body of Tai Xuan Dao Zun.

A question arose in his mind: "Am I One? Am I the Tao? Am I all things?"

"Daoist Venerable, Daoist Venerable... The Dao is gathered in one body, encompassing all things, and is also the most primordial Dao..."

"I created the world, evolved mountains and rivers, yin and yang and the five elements, nurtured life, and created the sacred embryo..."

"From that moment on, I am one, and yet not one; I am all things, and yet not all things..."

"I am the Tao that gives rise to everything!"

A series of realizations appeared in Li Changsheng's eyes, and he also saw a hazy chaotic aura within the body of Tai Xuan Dao Zun.

"The Way of Chaos..."

Li Changsheng's eyes lit up; this was exactly what he had been pursuing!

If one can achieve the Dao of Chaos and transform into the Holy Embryo of Chaos, one will undergo earth-shattering changes.

However, the next moment, everything went black before Li Changsheng's eyes, and he had exited the state of enlightenment and returned to reality.

"So close, so very close!"

Li Changsheng was very unwilling. He was just a little short of succeeding in his Chaotic Holy Embryo Path!

What exactly is still lacking?

Is it because of the sacred runes?

Perhaps, this holy rune is not the whole story?

After all, no one knows what realm the Tai Xuan Dao Venerable had reached back then, nor does anyone know the extent of his Saintly Mark.

Another possibility is that Tai Xuan Dao Zun only touched upon the chaos but did not cultivate the Chaos Dao.

(End of this chapter)