The Nirvana Emperor of the South Pole is a collective crystallization of wisdom from the three disciples of Fairy Eternity.

"South Pole" is a prefix conceived by Fairy Eternity, "Nirvana" was Lu Yang’s idea, and considering that Ancient Di Jiang dared to call himself the Demon Emperor, Jiang Lianyi couldn’t allow herself to choose a less imposing title, thus she chose the honorable title of "Emperor."

Before embarking on their journey, the five Elders were prepared to witness the legendary Ancient Di Jiang, a living semi-Immortal from ancient times and a figure of true importance.

There were still a few days before the founding ceremony, but this was merely a convenient detour to bring Lu Yang to Demon City to gain some worldly experience.

How did things take such an unexpected turn in the blink of an eye?

And why would the Phoenix Ancestor join the Heavenly Court, even becoming one of the Four Imperial Protectors?

Could it be that the Heavenly Court isn’t a myth, that it really existed in ancient times, and their Heavenly Court Sect is actually an ancient organization?

Even though the five Elders had traveled the world and seen many wonders, this was their first encounter with a semi-Immortal entity.

Especially from such close range.

Jiang Lianyi raised her hand, signalling to the five Elders that there was no need to be overly nervous.

"The survival of the Heavenly Court Sect still requires the support of esteemed seniors."

"We dare not presume such honor."

Before knowing Jiang Lianyi’s identity, they could indulge themselves by claiming to be seniors, but now that they knew who she was, who would dare assume such a position in front of this revered deity?

Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was so amused by the scene that she started rolling on the ground with laughter.

"Yes, yes, yes! That’s exactly the reaction we were hoping for. Back when Lianyi, Xiao Ling, and I hid our identities to go to auctions and such places, it was all for this!"

Lu Yang: "..."

While Jiang Lianyi was speaking with the five Elders, the kind-hearted Lu Yang wanted multiple times to reveal Jiang Lianyi’s identity, but was stopped by Fairy Eternity each time.

This was the reason.

Elder Lianyi truly lives up to being your unacknowledged disciple; even forgetting that experience could evoke such expressions from the five Elders. Is it an innate understanding or muscle memory?

Fairy Eternity made a carp flip, bounding up from the ground, and dusted herself off, then profoundly instructed the Second-in-command on the points of Cultivation, "You see, this is the purpose of becoming stronger."

Heeding the Immortal’s guidance, Lu Yang pondered deeply.

It seems my Mind State is still not fully cultivated; to this day, I’m easily swayed by the deceptions of an Immortal, believing Fairy Eternity might actually say something profound and philosophical.

Faced with such an ancient influential figure, the Third Elder just so happens to have a question to ask.

He had recently been reading diligently, trying to improve his cultivation, to avoid embarrassing himself when out in public.

"I’ve been reading books that say the Yingtian Immortal is fond of wives, likes to marry and procreate, and has impregnated countless women. Is this true?"

Jiang Lianyi: "..."

What kind of rumors are these, and aren’t they afraid of encountering danger during their Pass Tribulation?

Setting aside other considerations, the offspring of Immortals aren’t so easily conceived; if it were that easy, she would have long since been carrying her husband’s child.

Jiang Lianyi gently shook her head, refuting this claim: "The Yingtian Immortal is chaste and self-cultivating, without such a fondness."

𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"I also heard that the Nine Nether, governing life and death and the Reincarnation, determining the lifespans of all beings, existed in ancient times?"

This is the latest propaganda doctrine after the Jiuyou Sect teamed up with the Heavenly Court Sect.

"False. In ancient times, there was no talk of the Nine Nether or Reincarnation; people died just as a lamp goes out and do not live into a second life."

"What about Buddhism? The books say that Buddhism already existed in ancient times, with innumerable followers spread across the cosmos, and was a major power of the ancient era, with Buddha standing on the same footing as an Immortal."

Jiang Lianyi continued to shake her head in denial, "False, Buddhism indeed existed since ancient times, and all four Immortals were involved in the affairs of Buddhism, making it a first-rate power. But it does not exist in the way you imagine."

"I’ve also heard that you and the Dragon Clan Ancestor had caused an upheaval while being a Semi-Immortal, with meteors filling the sky and stars being ground to dust. Even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage dared not watch from a close distance. You even performed the art of rebirth from the ashes, being reborn amidst the flames, with the phoenix’s cry echoing through the cosmos?"

"That is true," Jiang Lianyi said affirmatively, her expression serious.

Following that, she fell into deep thought, as if recalling that arduous battle. She sighed longingly, lamenting that the past could not be chased after.

The five Elders were stunned, feeling the weight of history in Jiang Lianyi’s sigh.

It was a sense of solitude that no one else could empathize with.

Fairy Eternity introduced Lu Yang, "She has learned three parts of the essence from Yingtian Immortal."

Jiang Lianyi snapped out of her reminiscence and asked, "I have just woken up and am not aware of the current affairs in the Cultivation World. There is something I need to inquire from you all."

"Please speak, Elder Jiang. Whatever we know, we will disclose without reservation."

"Do you know where my husband, who is also a Demon Immortal, might appear?"

The five Elders shook their heads in unison, "We’re sorry to disappoint Elder Jiang. How mysterious is the existence of a Demon Immortal? Not to mention his possible whereabouts, we have no clue at all... Wait, did you call the Demon Immortal ’my husband’?"

The five Elders looked at Jiang Lianyi as if they had seen a ghost. The Demon Immortal and the Phoenix Ancestor being in such a relationship?

Is this what knowledge from an ancient great demon is like? Any statement made could overturn their understanding.

Third Senior Sister reacted calmly; she had been promised this matter by Jiang Lianyi while controlling the animal hide. When she had first learned about their relationship, she almost fell off, hide and all.

Jiang Lianyi had approached the matter with a try-and-see attitude; not hearing useful information did not surprise her.

"It seems that I will have to inquire with the Long Clan."

This place was a gathering of various major forces, among them was the Demon Territory Dragon Clan and the East Sea Dragon Clan.

"Meng Xiaoxian, I heard you’re here?"

Footsteps and hearty laughter came from outside the door; it was the Gold Clan Leader from the Qiongqi Clan.

The Gold Clan Leader had instructed his subordinates that if they saw Meng Jingzhou in Demon City, they should report to him as soon as possible.

The subordinate lived up to expectations and saw Meng Jingzhou on the way to the inn.

With the five Elders of Seek Dao Sect accompanying Meng Jingzhou, it was hard to miss them.

Once the Gold Clan Leader heard Meng Jingzhou had arrived, he didn’t hesitate to come to the inn arranged for Seek Dao Sect.

Just thinking about the Qiongqi Clan having money excited the Gold Clan Leader tremendously.

After he mentioned it to the Meng Family Clan Leader, he agreed immediately. The Qiongqi Clan’s ability to borrow money must be inseparable from Meng Jingzhou’s good word.

The Gold Clan Leader acted briskly. Hearing Meng Jingzhou’s voice from the central guest room in the corridor, he pushed the door open without a second thought and blurted out, "Our Qiongqi Clan was able to borrow Spirit Stones, all thanks to you, my noble nephew!"

Then he saw Jiang Lianyi, who had taken off her hood, standing out strikingly in the guest room.

Their eyes met.

The Gold Clan Leader silently retreated, stepped out of the guest room, and closed the door behind him.

Jiang Lianyi beckoned with her finger, and the door opened. The Gold Clan Leader was pulled into the guest room by an invisible force, his struggles futile.

The Gold Clan Leader said nothing else, closed his eyes, and surrendered with his hands raised, "I understand the rules. I saw nothing today, I know nothing, I implore Elder Jiang to spare my life!"

Jiang Lianyi was silent for a moment.

In her memory, the Qiongqi Clan were always tough as nails. Had things really changed so much in thirty thousand years?

Meng Jingzhou was puzzled; ever since he left the Qiongqi Clan, he had been in the Demon Territory and had not yet sent word back home.