Chapter 862 - 597: The End of the Era
Only three thousand years remain until the epoch’s end.
All heavens tremble, the Mother River mourns, each strand of virtual air carries the chill of world’s end.
In the Earth Immortal Realm, at the outskirts of the Immortal Pool Celestial Domain, clouds swirl and radiant light beams in myriad forms.
A gigantic mystical platform floats above the Cloud Sea.
"Welcome, fellow cultivators of the Supreme Dao!"
A gentle voice resounds.
Xuanling Immortal Emperor, dressed in a pale green imperial robe, crowned with jade, handsome in appearance, steps forward personally with several Immortal Kings behind him to greet.
Not far away, a stream of light pierces through the Cloud Sea, slowly descending.
As the light disperses, a group of figures clad in Daoist robes emerges, representing the high echelon of the Supreme Dao.
The two leading figures emit an aura that crushes all, no less imposing than Xuanling Immortal Emperor.
The one on the left, donned in a profound Daoist robe, appears indifferent, surrounded by flowing Dao Rhyme, as if one with the heavens and earth, is none other than Wang Xuan!
The one on the right is clad in a dragon robe, enveloped in majestic dragon might, with shadowy scales subtly shimmering beneath the robe, is Ao Guang, once the supreme of the Dragon Race, now a formidable entity of the Supreme Dao.
Behind them, Zhang Jie, Bai Gongming, along with the side-by-side couple Min Rou, all stand respectively, each exuding an aura surpassing common immortals.
Through the ebb and flow of prolonged time, the Supreme Dao spreads its teachings across the heavens, gathering followers and amassing celestial fortune.
Through this grand momentum, everyone’s cultivation soars rapidly, advancing by leaps and bounds.
Even the weakest among them, the couple Min Rou, have now advanced to [Sequence 3: Manifest Saint True God].
While the strongest Wang Xuan and Ao Guang have risen to [Sequence 1: Primordial Creation Celestial Venerables], comparable to the Immortal Emperors of the Earth Immortal Realm.
Bai Gongming scans the surrounding celestial domain, whispering to the nearby [Sequence 2: Decay and Flourish Monarch]:
"Unexpectedly, the Earth Immortal Realm possesses such grandeur, far deeper in foundation than those small worlds we have preached in."
Zhang Jie nods with a smile,
"After all, it is the core great realm of the Mother River, boundlessly creative, though with the upcoming epoch’s extinction, even the deepest foundation cannot withstand calamity."
Ao Guang raises his gaze, looking past Xuanling Immortal Emperor towards the immense entity concealed within clouds and vapors, dragon eyes glint with pride, snorting softly:
"Indeed, they accomplished it!"
Everyone follows his gaze to see, in depths of clouds, an indescribably vast celestial boat silently floating.
The boat, glistening white, forged from innumerable rare treasures, its hull engraved with endless law runes, subtly gleaming with gold light.
Even across endless mist, everyone clearly feels the boat’s vast aura.
It is an aura that surpasses immortal limits, touching the power of origin!
Zhang Jie’s eyes show a trace of astonishment:
"So this is the Celestial Boat of the Other Shore?"
"Truly mysterious, more magnificent than any treasure I have witnessed."
Bai Gongming nods in agreement:
"Rumor has it this boat can traverse Mother River chaos, shuttle through epochs, now it seems indeed true, with such a vessel, crossing the great calamity might hold hope."
Listening to the praise from the crowd, Ao Guang’s mouth curls with disdain, his tone carries a hint of mockery:
"Essence of nine heavens and ten earths of the Earth Immortal Realm, plus our Supreme Dao’s wholehearted assistance, converging celestial mystique, if they couldn’t forge this Celestial Boat of the Other Shore, they would indeed be useless!"
With these words, the dragon might around him becomes even more intense.
Everyone present knows Ao Guang harbors grudges against the Immortal Dao.
In past years, trapped in the North Sea, under suppression from the Celestial Dao Alliance and Cangpeng Immortal King, if not joining the Supreme Dao, he might have perished.
Now, after advancing to [Sequence One], his first act was personally hunting down his old enemy Cangpeng Immortal King, severely striking the Celestial Dao Alliance, avenging his deep-seated grievances.
Even so, he bears no goodwill toward the Immortal Dao, nor the Immortal Emperors of the Earth Immortal Realm.
Beside him, Xuanling Immortal Emperor, unaffected, seems as though he didn’t hear.
With the epoch’s calamity approaching, the Supreme Dao is powerful, and the Supreme Daoist Lord is unfathomable, he definitely doesn’t wish to offend.
Thus, he maintains a gentle smile, gesturing with a welcoming hand:
"Daoist Ao Guang speaks truly, without the assistance of celestial Great Power, without the Supreme Dao’s strong support, the Celestial Boat of the Other Shore would not reach its current state."
"Fellow cultivators, follow me aboard, to view the complete appearance of the celestial boat."
Wang Xuan glances indifferently at Ao Guang, signaling him to restrain, then slightly nods to Xuanling Immortal Emperor:
"We labor Xuanling Daoist."
Ao Guang snorts, saying nothing more, stepping towards the distant Celestial Boat of the Other Shore.
The others follow closely, walking in void, approaching the immense entity that exceeds immortal limits.
Upon stepping onto the deck of the celestial boat, everyone feels a rich immortal aura almost tangible.
The deck is paved with Star Essence Gold, every inch emitting a faint Law glow.
Following the deck inward, everyone is astounded.
Inside the celestial boat appears a complete microcosm world, vast and boundless, with mountains and rivers, sun, moon, and stars, Spiritual Springs, and immortal grasses.
Even countless creatures inhabit here, comparable to an entire great world.
Min Rou’s husband, Li Yan, can’t help but speak, his voice full of awe:
"This isn’t merely a celestial boat, clearly it’s a mobile world!"
"Ao Celestial Venerable’s words were not exaggerated."
Ao Guang stands with hands behind back, gaze sweeping over the scene within the boat, tone still carrying disdain:
"It’s merely assembling rare treasures and gathering some All Heavens Origin, if not for the impending epoch’s calamity, these people wouldn’t be so generous."
Wang Xuan slowly opens his mouth, tone calm:
"Though true, to gather celestial essence and forge such a celestial boat indeed demonstrates the determination of celestial Great Power."
Due to the threat from the epoch’s calamity, countless top-tier Great Power from myriad worlds have joined the plan for this Celestial Boat of the Other Shore.
Some contribute rare treasures, some offer their home world’s Power of Origin... creating this boat that transcends immortal limits.
Among the crowd, Zhang Jie suddenly stops walking, his brows lightly raised, his expression subtly changing.
He could clearly sense that at the core of the immortal ship, strands of incredibly pure [Xuanyin Qi] were gently flowing.
The aura was warm and majestic, carrying endless creation, subtly resonating with the [Ku Rong Pearl] within him, creating a strong echo.
Zhang Jie silently operated the divine power within himself, sensing the movement of the [Ku Rong Pearl], and marveling inwardly:
"Such vast, pure Xuanyin Qi!"
Compared to the Xuanyin Qi at the core of the immortal ship, the power of creation contained in the [Ku Rong Pearl] was just a drop in the ocean, insignificant!
It is precisely because of these [Xuanyin Qi] that the quality of this otherworldly immortal ship surpasses the ultimate of immortality, possessing the power to traverse chaos and withstand calamity.
"The friends from the Taishang Dao sect have arrived!"
A loud voice came, breaking everyone’s thoughts.
Everyone turned to look, only to see a burly figure striding forward, clad in a blood-colored imperial robe, with a resolute face—it was none other than the Blood Sun Immortal Emperor, Zhou Yang.
Zhou Yang’s gaze swept over Wang Xuan, Ao Guang, and others, a hearty smile appearing on his face. He cupped his hands and said:
"Greetings, fellow friends of the Taishang Dao sect, long time no see. Your cultivation has improved again, truly worthy of congratulations!"
The cultivators of the Taishang Dao sect also recognized this Blood Sun Immortal Emperor and returned the gesture of cupped hands one after another:
"Greetings, Blood Sun Immortal Emperor."
Wang Xuan cupped his hands and smiled, saying:
"Blood Sun Dao friend is too kind; you too have made considerable progress over the years!"
Zhou Yang waved his hand lightly and asked:
"Did Daoist Master Chen not come?"
Wang Xuan heard this and slowly shook his head, explaining:
"Thank you, Blood Sun Immortal Emperor, for your concern. The Daoist Master is currently in a crucial phase of closed cultivation and cannot come; please forgive him, Immortal Emperor."
Disappointment instantly arose in Zhou Yang’s heart.
He and Jiang Ming were privy to the secrets, long having guessed Chen Sheng’s identity—that certainly was a Harmony Level being.
Now with the Epoch Catastrophe imminent, he had no hope for his own breakthrough and could only cling closely to the powerful Taishang Dao sect.
It was precisely due to the mediation of Taishang Dao that he and Jiang Ming were willing to let go of their deep hatred with the Earth Immortal Realm and join the otherworldly immortal ship plan.
Otherwise, with their enmity with the Earth Immortal Realm, there was simply no foundation for cooperation!
Now, the otherworldly immortal ship had been successfully forged, an unexpected joy giving him and Jiang Ming an additional path.
After a moment of silence, Zhou Yang exhaled lightly and cupped his hands toward Wang Xuan, saying:
"Since Daoist Master Chen is in closed cultivation, I will not disturb him. Please convey my regards to Daoist Master Chen, wishing him a timely breakthrough."
Wang Xuan agreed promptly:
"Certainly, certainly."
"When the Daoist Master emerges, I will definitely relay the Immortal Emperor’s sentiment."
Zhou Yang nodded, a smile once again appearing on his face.
Beside him, the Xuàn Líng Immortal Emperor spoke:
"Friends, follow me. The Primordial friend has been waiting at the core of the immortal ship for a long time; many divine beings have also arrived."
"Thank you!"
The crowd followed the Xuàn Líng Immortal Emperor and proceeded towards the core of the immortal ship.
...
As time passed, more and more divine beings from the All Heavens gathered at the core of the immortal ship.
These beings were top-level entities from the myriad worlds of the All Heavens.
There were sect hierarchs who opened a lineage of Dao, ancient celestial venerables governing worlds, and strong figures of the Immortal Emperor level.
Most of them knew each other, greeting each other upon meeting with cupped hands.
"The Primordial friend has arrived!!"
Everyone turned to look.
They saw an elder clad in an imperial robe, with an ancient face and endless Dao Rhymes swirling around him, slowly ascend the platform.
This was the leader of the Earth Immortal Realm, the Primordial Immortal Emperor, also one of the initiators of the otherworldly immortal ship plan.
The Primordial Immortal Emperor raised his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down, a gentle smile on his face:
"Fellow friends have traveled from afar, thank you."
"Now that the otherworldly immortal ship has been forged, today I shall elaborate the power and purpose of the immortal ship to give everyone peace of mind. With this ship, we have confidence to weather the great calamity."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded collectively, their gazes focused on the Primordial Immortal Emperor, full of anticipation.
The Primordial Immortal Emperor began to speak slowly, detailing the structure, power, and methods for resisting the Epoch Catastrophe of the otherworldly immortal ship.
Everyone listened intently while observing the surroundings of the immortal ship, expressions of satisfaction appeared on their faces.
"The Primordial Immortal Emperor truly deserves to be the leader of the Earth Immortal Realm, able to gather the essence of the All Heavens to forge such a divine ship!"
"With this immortal ship, even if the Epoch Catastrophe is terrifying, we have the strength to fight!"
"Indeed, as long as we work together, we can overcome the great calamity and preserve the myriad world beings!"
Praises rose one after another, and much of the crowd’s worries dissipated.
Within the crowd, a figure in a gray robe stood silently, with an indifferent expression, occasionally nodding slightly—it was Raylin Mason.
The Primordial Immortal Emperor’s gaze swept the crowd, landing on Raylin Mason, a smile appeared on his face as he introduced to everyone:
"This is Mason, a true scholar well-versed in the art of creation."
"Many core designs of our otherworldly immortal ship were greatly aided by Mason. Without him, the immortal ship could hardly reach its current quality."
Many Immortal Emperors turned their gaze towards Raylin Mason upon hearing the introduction.
Raylin Mason slightly nodded, his tone calm:
"It was a mere simple task. With the Epoch Catastrophe approaching, only by working together can we overcome the great calamity. I merely did what was necessary."
The Primordial Immortal Emperor laughed and said:
"Mason is far too modest. Alright, everyone, let’s continue discussing the details of the immortal ship."
