Chapter 2562 Three Realms of Immortality

The immortal path was divided into three major realms: Heavenly Longevity, Nirvana Spirit, and Transcendence.

The Heavenly Longevity Realm was the first threshold on the immortal path. As its name suggested, it meant living as long as the heavens themselves! The so-called ‘Heaven’ referred to the great dao. The great dao was indestructible and possessed an endless lifespan, and thus could be called immortal.

At the Ancestor Stage, the profound secret one sought was the key to unlocking the gate to the immortal realm Heavenly Longevity.

To uncover the profound secrets of all things in the universe was to grasp the complete essence of how a world was formed, thereby allowing one to undergo transformation, live as long as the heavens, and attain immortality! However, this threshold had trapped countless cultivators throughout the ages. Among ten thousand Ancestors, it was rare for a single immortal to emerge.

This realm was obscure and elusive and not something one could reach through sheer persistence and diligent cultivation alone. Instead, it required heavenly luck, opportunity, great wisdom, and immense perseverance to even hope of touching its threshold.

Since the end of the primeval era, when the Ancient Nebula Road was shrouded in taboo law power, the highest cultivation attainable in that world had been limited to the Emperor Ancestor Stage.

Not a single being had set foot into the Immortal Stage!

Why was this so?

At its core, it was because the Ancient Nebula Road lacked the heavenly fortune and opportunities necessary for even Ancestor-level figures to set foot on the immortal path! This was also why, for countless years, all those who aspired to a higher path yearned to enter the Eternal True Realm.

Only in the Eternal True Realm did the fortunes and opportunities needed to embark on the immortal path truly exist! Of course, heavenly fortune and opportunity alone were far from enough; it also required great wisdom and unwavering perseverance!

However, for Lin Xun, it was far too early to seek the immortal path. He had only just stepped into the Ancestor Stage, and his current cultivation was still at the initial level of this stage, which was far from near the time to consider proving the dao of immortality.

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Time flew by.

The Primordial Chaos Thousand Daos Tree swayed gently, its rustling leaves echoing like the chanting of scripture. Lin Xun remained perfectly still beneath the tree, seated cross-legged as he savored his recent insights and consolidated the fruits of his cultivation.

In the last epoch, the Heaven’s Chosen Battle had ended on the same day as the Immortal Court Assembly came to an end. According to this timeline, Lin Xun still had nine days before the Ruins of Gods came to an end.

In other words, he had nine days left to prepare for his departure.

Meanwhile...

Outside the Ruins of the Gods.

As cultivators who escaped the Ruins of the Gods returned, they brought with them shocking news of what had occurred during the Big Hunt and Challenging the Throne rounds.

All of a sudden, a storm of uproar swept through the cultivation world!

“That Lin Xun...is he really that powerful?”

Countless cultivators were left stunned by the bloodshed Lin Xun had caused within the Ruins of the Gods. Some could hardly believe it. In the hearts of many, the Donghuang’s Four Clans, supreme forces of the Seventh Heaven Domain, were akin to the rulers of heaven, worthy only of reverence and awe.

Despite that, in the Big Hunt round, Lin Xun singlehandedly slew Li Henshui and other members of the Li Clan, one of the Donghuang’s Four Clans.

“The only Chosen One, bearer of the Primordial Chaos Thousand Daos Tree, he withstood an unprecedented tribulation and bathed the Central Immortal Court in blood...”

When news of Lin Xun’s actions in the Central Immortal Court spread, many were so shaken their hearts trembled. They were unable to remain calm and their faces turned pale. Before the Ruins of the Gods began, many in Chaotian City doubted whether Lin Xun, who was being targeted by so many powerful forces, would dare to take part.

Now, he had become the most dazzling and fearsome figure in the Ruins of the Gods!

There was no need to even mention the casualties and losses suffered by the Donghuang’s Four Clans. Just counting the nobles of the Eighth Heaven Domain who died by his hand was enough to leave anyone horrified and trembling with fear.

Zhongli Xiao, Chi Pojun, Mu Yi...

Which among them wasn’t a radiant, supreme Emperor Ancestor of the Eternal True Realm? Any one of their names was enough to make the Immortal Imperial Clans of the Seventh Heaven Domain shudder with dread!

Yet now, all these noble figures from the Ten Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain had been slain by Lin Xun alone in the Central Immortal Court. If word of it were to reach the Eternal True Realm, it would undoubtedly cause a massive uproar and shake the entire world!

“The Fu Clan, one of the Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain, has made its stance clear. They will no longer recruit Lin Xun as a guest elder! They’ve even called upon the heroes of the world to join forces in executing this vicious criminal!”

Soon, news of this spread from within Chaotian City, setting off yet another uproar. No one could forget that when Lin Xun first entered Chaotian City and was tested by the Battle Stele of the Domains, an elder of the Fu Clan had personally stepped forward to invite him to join their ranks.

Now, the Fu Clan had completely changed their stance and made it clear that they were determined to eliminate Lin Xun!

“Clearly, given the current situation, the Fu Clan has no intention of going against the tide. They’ve decisively abandoned any thoughts of recruiting the ruthless man Lin Xun!”

“Can you really blame them? In the Central Immortal Court alone, Lin Xun slaughtered nobles from four immortal clans, the Qi, Chi, Mu, and Zhongli Clans. You have to understand, in the Eighth Heaven Domain, while the Ten Immortal Giants do compete with one another, when it comes to external threats, they stand as one, advancing and retreating together!”

“Does this mean that from now on, the ruthless man Lin Xun will never again receive an offer from the Eighth Heaven Domain?”

Discussions erupted across all directions, and no one could remain calm. Lin Xun’s strength and ferocity were simply too terrifying. He had massacred countless elites in the Ruins of the Gods, staining the land with blood. Even if managed to leave the place alive, he was already doomed.

Across the vast starry sky, the atmosphere turned oppressive and suffocating. Everyone was waiting.

“Things have gotten complicated...”

On the side of the Donghuang’s Four Clans, Nan Feidu, with his willow-like beard fluttering and bearing a divine air, knitted his brows into a deep frown.

“Who would have thought that a mere successor of Fangchun Mountain would dare commit such an audacious act?” Gu Lingzhen, dressed in flowing golden robes with a snow-white flying sword suspended between her fingers, now wore a shadowed expression on her beautiful face.

“If the powerful figures of the four immortal giants, the Qi, Chi, Zhongli, and Mu Clans, catch wind of this and decide to come, it could severely jeopardize our operation.” Li Shangjun, astride a green buffalo and wielding a purple jade ruler, looked like an immortal sage, but even he couldn’t conceal his concern.

Upon hearing this, Nan Feidu and Gu Lingzhen both fell silent. Their expressions grew heavy. They had originally come here to capture Lin Xun and seize the fortune on him, but who could have imagined the situation would escalate so wildly, far beyond their expectations.

Lin Xun actually dared to slaughter nobles from the Eighth Heaven Domain. This was no different from tearing a hole in the heavens! Given this, how could the Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain possibly swallow this outrage and walk away?

At this point, it would no longer be easy for the Donghuang’s Four Clans to capture Lin Xun first. Were they supposed to fight the Immortal Giants for him? That would be no different from snatching food from a tiger’s jaws!

What troubled Nan Feidu’s group the most was that the Donghuang’s Four Clans had already suffered devastating losses. Only a handful of their experts had survived. In a situation like this, even if Lin Xun didn’t possess great fortune, they still wouldn’t be able to tolerate letting him live.

However, the key issue was that Lin Xun had yet to emerge from the Ruins of Gods. If things dragged on and the powerhouses of the Immortal Giants arrived, how would they still have a chance to kill him?

“That damned bastard...he’s nothing but a walking disaster!” Nan Feidu cursed through gritted teeth.

Gu Lingzhen and Li Shangjun looked equally grim. They had seen walking disasters before, but never one that could stir up this kind of disaster. They couldn’t help but wonder, if there were descendants of the Eternal Divine Clans among the experts who entered the Ruins of the Gods this time, would Lin Xun still act ruthlessly...

“Look, the power of order of the Ruins of the Gods is collapsing and fracturing!”

Suddenly, Yun Jiuwei, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke. His eyes blazed like divine fire, shooting out twin beams of light as he gazed toward the distant Ruins of the Gods.

Others might not have sensed it, but to immortal beings like them, the changes were as clear as day. The Ruins of the Gods were shifting, like butterfly wings stirring the void, like an ancient structure weathered by time, now slowly decaying and cracking apart...

“Doesn’t this mean we can use this chance to storm into the Ruins of the Gods?” Nan Feidu’s eyes gleamed, his entire aura brimming with energy.

“If that’s the case, we can seize and kill this brat before the Immortal Giants even arrive!” A rare smile curled across Gu Lingzhen’s lips.

“Good! It’s decided!”

Though Li Shangjun bore the appearance of an immortal sage, a flash of undisguised, chilling murderous intent flickered deep in his eyes. The complete annihilation of the Li Clan’s forces had filled him with searing humiliation and rage

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Chaotian City.

The green sparrow stood frozen, dumbfounded. Only one thought echoed endlessly in its mind: What to do now?

News of the events in the Ruins of the Gods had already reached Chaotian City, sparking an uproar throughout the city. Countless cultivators were left shocked, utterly speechless with disbelief.

Even the green sparrow hadn’t expected Lin Xun to be so ruthless. Not only had he slaughtered powerhouses of the Donghuang’s Four Clans, but he had also slain several noble figures from the Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain!

Originally, the green sparrow had planned to seek help from the Yuan Clan. Even if they couldn’t assist openly, they might be able to offer him some covert support.

Now, it had decisively abandoned that idea.

After all, there was no real bond between Lin Xun and the Yuan Clan. In a situation like this, how could the Yuan Clan possibly offend the Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain for his sake?

Even if the green sparrow stepped forward personally, it would still be of no use!

"If only Miss was here...” the green sparrow wailed inwardly, pacing anxiously like an ant on a hot pan.

What to do?

What could be done?

Who in this world could possibly save Lin Xun from this extreme danger?

Meanwhile, in Chaotian City, every cultivator was shaken to the core. They couldn’t help but share the same thought: in such dire circumstances, would Lin Xun still have any chance of surviving if he emerged from the Ruins of the Gods?

𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

“Of course.”

Inside a teahouse, Yunliu, who had once ventured into the Great Thousand Battle Domain alongside Lin Xun, was sitting silently, an unfathomable light flickering in his eyes.

This gaunt monk from Little Thunderclap Temple of the Great Thunderclap World murmured in his heart, “If the sliver of fortune the Fangchun lineage has planned for across the ages is cut short here, then what meaning is left in this so-called path of cultivation...”