Chapter 247: Chapter 151: Two Divine Techniques, an Earth Immortal Bows

’For example, my lifespan could be shortened, I could be struck down by a heavenly punishment, or I might find myself maliciously targeted for no reason.’

"However, if my influence on Heaven and Earth surpasses that person’s, then the backlash will be almost negligible."

Wang Xiao let out a breath of relief, now having a general understanding of how the Torrent of Destiny and the Sword of Destiny worked, and what they meant for him.

He manipulated a thread of Destiny, silently activating the Torrent of Destiny.

OM!

In that instant, a series of images suddenly flashed before his eyes.

These images came from one Immortal Sect after another, from one Earth Immortal after another.

’So these Immortal Sects really are plotting against me. The only reason they haven’t acted is that they’re waiting for the Confucian Academy to make the first move. They could never have imagined I’d consolidate my Dao Fruit and become an Immortal Emperor in just one month.’

’If they want to make a move, then I don’t mind giving them a surprise.’

’Of course, even if they don’t, I still have to pay these Immortal Sects a visit!’

Most of the Immortal Kings who had come seeking to use my Technique for their own Enlightenment, with the exception of a few Loose Cultivators, came from the major Immortal Sects.

These Immortal Sects must have tacitly approved of these Immortal Kings’ actions.

Otherwise, those Immortal Kings wouldn’t have had Immortal Artifacts in their possession!

Wang Xiao wasn’t so magnanimous as to remain indifferent when others were after his life.

There were some scores that couldn’t be settled before. Now, it was time to settle them once and for all.

Besides, Wang Xiao wanted to improve his Nirvana Ninth Transformation and find a method to strengthen his physical body. To do that, he would naturally have to incorporate the strengths of various schools.

Sooner or later, he would have to pay a visit to all the major Immortal Sects.

’But there don’t seem to be any images of the Confucian Academy in the Torrent of Destiny. That isn’t too surprising. They also comprehended an Origin Dao Fruit, so they must have some way to block my perception.’

Wang Xiao mused.

However, he did find one thing rather strange.

For the past month, the Confucian Academy had made no move at all, which had allowed him to successfully achieve his Dao and become an Immortal Emperor.

He had already made plans to directly escape into the Land of Nothingness if the Confucian Academy’s Immortal Emperor attacked.

Many of the backup plans he prepared in advance ended up being unnecessary.

"Xiyue..." Wang Xiao called out.

A short while later, Shangguan Xiyue, dressed in a robe the color of moonlight, entered Qianqing Palace.

She looked at Wang Xiao, feeling that her Sire had become increasingly unfathomable.

Even though he was sitting right in front of her, she felt as if an infinite gulf of space and time separated them.

"Sire." Shangguan Xiyue performed a salute.

Wang Xiao spoke. "I need to leave for a while. I’m leaving the affairs of the Yongchang Kingdom in your hands."

During the time he was in seclusion consolidating his Destiny Dao Fruit, it was Shangguan Xiyue who handled all matters big and small for the Yongchang Kingdom.

Now that he was going to visit the major Immortal Sects, he naturally needed someone to preside over the Yongchang Kingdom.

"Yes, Sire. If I may ask, how long will you be away?" Shangguan Xiyue couldn’t help but ask.

Wang Xiao’s expression was calm. "I don’t know. I should be back within fifty years."

On this trip, he didn’t just plan to stay in the Eastern Divine Land.

He was also prepared to visit other domains.

With so many Immortal Sects in the world, he was bound to find a way to improve his Nirvana Ninth Transformation and a method to strengthen his physical body.

"So long..." Shangguan Xiyue pursed her red lips.

She and Wang Xiao had been together for nearly eighty years and had almost never been separated like this.

Hearing so suddenly that Wang Xiao would be gone for such a long time, she couldn’t help but feel a little unsettled.

Wang Xiao’s tone was calm. "Fifty years, to beings like us, is but the blink of an eye. Take this Talisman. It is imbued with my Law. If an Earth Immortal attacks, you need only activate it."

He took a Talisman from his robes and handed it to Shangguan Xiyue.

"Sire, you... you’ve already achieved your Dao?!"

Shangguan Xiyue took the Talisman, her eyes revealing a look of astonishment.

After all, once an ordinary Immortal King reached Enlightenment, it would take at least a decade, if not longer, for them to achieve their Dao.

And yet her Sire had only reached Enlightenment a few months ago, and he had already achieved his Dao?!

Such speed was simply unheard-of!

Wang Xiao said nonchalantly, "Yes. While I’m away, you can use this Talisman to comprehend your own Law."

"Yes!"

Shangguan Xiyue nodded, feeling secretly excited.

The major Immortal Sects would probably never imagine that her Sire would achieve his Dao so quickly.

If they couldn’t resist making a move against her Sire, they would be in for quite a show.

After settling a few matters, Wang Xiao departed from the Celestial Capital without a sound.

At his current Realm, not even an Earth Immortal could sense his presence.

Therefore, the Cultivators from the various Immortal Sects who were keeping watch on the Yongchang Kingdom were completely unaware that Wang Xiao was long gone.

「Several days later.」

「Vast Immortal Sect.」

Amidst towering mountain ranges, immortal mists churned and auspicious lights streaked across the sky.

Sunset clouds flew alongside a lone egret; the autumn waters merged as one with the vast sky.

This was a true paradise on earth, a place that mortals could never reach in their entire lifetime.

Within this earthly paradise, however, there was a courtyard similar to those of mortals, nestled among the mountains.

「Inside the courtyard.」

Master Wuji sat quietly cross-legged, the formless Heaven and Earth Laws permeating the air around him.

Before him sat An Yuanshan, Ming Yu, and his other disciples.

After sixty years of recuperation, An Yuanshan’s injuries had mostly healed.

He looked at Master Wuji before him and began to speak.

"Master, the Confucian Academy has made no move for the past month. Are they really going to just let that Celestial Destiny Emperor achieve his Dao?"

He had already learned the outcome of the battle between the kings. Along with the horror that filled his heart, a deep sense of resentment swelled within him.

On what grounds?!

On what grounds could a man who spent sixty years as a mortal emperor be the one to achieve the Dao?

"I’ve painstakingly pursued Enlightenment for years, yet I’ve never been able to find the path!"

Those sixty years had done nothing to diminish his hatred for Wang Xiao. In fact, as Wang Xiao’s star rose ever higher, his hatred only grew deeper.

Master Wuji opened his eyes and looked at An Yuanshan.

"Sixty years of cultivation, Yuanshan, and your heart is still not at peace. That Celestial Destiny Emperor has become your Heart Demon. If this continues, I’m afraid you will never be able to achieve Enlightenment in your lifetime!"

An Yuanshan clenched his fists.

"As long as the Celestial Destiny Emperor lives, this hatred will never fade. How then could I possibly achieve Enlightenment!"

Although his physical injuries had healed, the utter humiliation from sixty years ago replayed in his mind every day, making it impossible for him to calm his heart and comprehend the Heaven and Earth Laws.

Ming Yu spoke from the side.

"Over thirty Immortal Kings, wielding Immortal Artifacts, were helpless against this Celestial Destiny Emperor. This proves his strength has already surpassed that of many Earth Immortals. Even the Confucian Academy must carefully weigh the consequences before deciding whether to act."

An Yuanshan said,

"He who does not act when he should will suffer for his hesitation. If we don’t eliminate him now, we’ll have no chance at all once he fully achieves his Dao."

"Right now, the major Immortal Sects, especially those who acted against the Celestial Destiny Emperor before, are preparing to move. Master, I’m prepared to go with them. If I can take this opportunity to kill the Celestial Destiny Emperor, not only will my Heart Demon be vanquished, but I can also use his Technique to achieve my own Dao!"

Master Wuji was about to say something more, but his pupils suddenly contracted.

TAP.

A figure in an azure robe had entered the courtyard without a sound.

At the sight of this figure, both An Yuanshan and Ming Yu shuddered.

"Ce-Celestial Destiny Emperor..."

An Yuanshan’s body began to tremble uncontrollably.

Although he had fantasized countless times about killing Wang Xiao,

when he truly saw Wang Xiao, the only emotion left in his heart was fear!

Wang Xiao glanced at An Yuanshan, his gaze calm.

"If you had the courage to come for me a month ago, perhaps I would have thought more highly of you. A pity... what a pity."

An Yuanshan’s body trembled, and he couldn’t help but cry out:

"Ma-Master, save me!"

He simply could not understand how Wang Xiao had passed through the Vast Immortal Sect’s Mountain Protection Array without a sound.

Even an Earth Immortal couldn’t possibly do such a thing.

He knew that since Wang Xiao had overheard what he just said, his death was certain.

Only his master could save him.

However, the words had just left his mouth when his body suddenly collapsed, completely devoid of life.

Master Wuji stared at Wang Xiao, his pupils shrinking violently.

"You... You’ve become an Immortal Emperor?!"

Such a profound and mysterious Immortal Technique, one that even he was powerless to resist... only an Immortal Emperor could possess such a thing!

That was why, even though Wang Xiao had killed his disciple right before his eyes, he had no choice but to bow his head, not daring to utter a single word of complaint.

Wang Xiao was noncommittal.

"I came to the Vast Immortal Sect to inquire about a few things."