Eternal Life through Drawing Lots

"I can’t believe I was able to come here." Yu Zither Immortal’s eyes sparkled, excitement written all over her fair, lovely face.

For generations, every single person who set foot in this place held the Profound Domain Celestial Mandate.

Even then, they had to be peerless heroes like Sen Yue and Fang Yang.

’And I was able to enter because Fang Yang recommended me. How incredibly fortunate is that?’

After all, every great figure in the Golden Clan’s history had relied on this place to achieve meteoric success.

"The Eight Domains, the eight great Golden Clans, and now eight palaces..." Fang Yang narrowed his eyes, carefully surveying his surroundings.

This truly was a magnificent sacred ground.

’I wonder what connection it has to the ancient era?’

’Otherwise, why else would three ancient beings like Mingyang, Qing Chui, and the Changkong Heavenly Bow all appear at once?!’

"The eight palaces... If you look closely, you will find that they each represent the configuration of the Eight Domains." A cold voice emerged from within the Changkong Heavenly Bow.

It continued, "Previously, Sen Yue was guided to the ’Ziwei Emperor Star Palace,’ which corresponds to the Hong Realm."

"He was to walk the path of the Yun Dynasty and the Immortal Dynasty, and even surpass the Vast Sea Venerable Emperor..."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yang’s gaze sharpened.

He was the inheritor of Sen Yue’s Profound Domain Celestial Mandate, and he was also Sen Hui’s husband.

In essence, he could completely take over Sen Yue’s foundation and use it as his own.

...

Just as the Changkong Heavenly Bow was speaking, the Mark of the Profound Domain inside Fang Yang’s body began to glow with a hum.

The next moment, a palace pierced through the clouds and mist, gradually revealing itself as it drew near.

Around this palace, scalding magma bubbled and flowed, and grayish Evil Qi from wandering Souls drifted about. Gods and demons coexisted here.

Seeing this, a complex look appeared in Qing Chui’s eyes. "This is the Skyfire Palace," he said. "It corresponds to the Cosmic Realm and is deeply connected to the Ten Thousand Flames Saint Venerable."

’The Ten Thousand Flames Saint Venerable?!’

At this moment, there were still some things Fang Yang didn’t understand.

Instead of pondering on his own, he asked his questions directly.

Fang Yang asked, "What are these palaces like on the inside? What kinds of destined opportunities do they hold?"

The three ancient beings, including the Changkong Heavenly Bow, shook their heads in unison. "Unless it is the ’correct time,’ we cannot know what lies within the palaces. You can only learn the full truth by entering yourself."

’The "correct time"?’ Thoughts raced through Fang Yang’s mind, colliding with one another.

But without enough information, he couldn’t deduce anything.

However, he had a faint suspicion that this must involve the Ten Thousand Flames Saint Venerable and the Thunder Saint Venerable.

It might even involve the other Saint Venerables.

’A conflict between Saint Venerables!?’

The more Fang Yang thought about it, the more his confusion grew.

But along with the immense pressure, he also grew increasingly excited.

After all, any plot laid by Saint Venerables, one only had to think about it to know it would surely involve a heaven-defying opportunity!

However, faced with this unique situation, Fang Yang didn’t dwell on it. Instead, he chose to set the matter aside for now.

He knew that if his cultivation realm was insufficient, it was useless to overthink things.

"Go on. The rest of the path is yours to walk alone."

Qing Chui lightly waved his sleeve. The surrounding black mist billowed and pierced through the void, roaring out like a swarm of black drakes.

In an instant, the terrifying magma and astonishing Evil Qi of the Skyfire Palace were both suppressed, no longer able to run rampant.

Under the watchful eyes of the others, Fang Yang and Yu Zither Immortal walked side by side, slowly stepping into the Skyfire Palace.

Their figures gradually vanished.

Leaving those outside unable to sense even the slightest trace of their auras.

It was as if they had departed from this world entirely.

Thunder Control the Great Saint said, "I wonder how far Fang Yang will go. I remember Sen Yue didn’t venture too deep because of the Dream Battlefield and the incident with the Great Sun Dragon Lady."

Qing Chui replied, "But even so, Sen Yue still comprehended the path to becoming a Saint Venerable and gained immensely. How much more will Fang Yang achieve?"

Mingyang added, "Not only that, but Fang Yang also has Yu Zither Immortal accompanying him."

The Changkong Heavenly Bow remained silent, continuing to float with a brilliant light.

At this moment, they were all eagerly anticipating the return of Fang Yang and Yu Zither Immortal.

Without a doubt, when the two returned, they would have undergone an earth-shattering transformation.

And Fang Yang, in particular, was the focus of their greatest attention.

.........

"Fang Yang, I never would have thought you’d actually get married."

"Is Longevity Heaven intentionally pushing you to produce heirs?"

"I heard the White Tiger Demon Lord took over a hundred wives and concubines. With your status and position, you’ll surely have to be even more extravagant than him."

"What do you think? If I were one of them, would I qualify to be one of your head wives?"

"So cold? Hmph. Don’t tell me I’m not even good enough for you..."

A leopard can’t change its spots.

Away from prying eyes, Yu Zither Immortal once again revealed her wicked-girl side to Fang Yang.

She was relaxed, and completely unrestrained.

Now, she was deliberately provoking Fang Yang.

And her verbal provocations were growing increasingly brazen.

But if Fang Yang were to take the bait, he would surely be met with her scolding, which would satisfy her own perverse sense of amusement.

"Don’t be reckless," Fang Yang said, his expression calm.

At that moment, Fang Yang’s jet-black Daoist robes fluttered as golden flames manifested, forming a barrier that blocked Yu Zither Immortal’s path.

Before them stood a pair of massive, closed stone doors, blocking their way.

Yu Zither Immortal also understood the gravity of the situation, so she said no more. She stood beside Fang Yang, and together they examined the stone doors.

The stone doors were ancient and massive, their surfaces engraved with a series of totems.

They seemed to vaguely depict how the cultivators of the ancient era battled with their techniques and slaughtered Fierce Beasts.

"CREAAAK—"

After a moment of examination, Fang Yang waved his sleeve. An immense, invisible force surged forth like a wave, pushing the stone doors open.