Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 1571 - 397: Uprising in the Netherworld

The establishment of the Eternal Imperial Court stirred all three thousand six hundred realms of the Upper Realm, making it the most significant event of the era, unparalleled.

In a short time, the Ten Thousand Tribes came to pay their respects, and Gu Chen had already become the foremost figure of the Upper Realm, bearing the visage of its master with all three thousand six hundred realms submitting to his rule.

Mainly because Gu Chen’s fame and reputation surpassed any other seekers of the Dao, deeply familiar to the common cultivators and populace.

After all, his rise to power was marked by historical events at every turn.

Not to mention, before his breakthrough to the seeker of the Dao realm, he had annihilated numerous realms prohibited to living beings and freed several realms, leaving a lasting impression on countless citizens of the Upper Realm.

Typical seekers of the Dao couldn’t—and wouldn’t—do what he had done.

Thus, Gu Chen’s unique actions endowed him with immense fame among the lower cultivators and the masses.

For a time, even the top ten clans and immortal Dao clans sent their gifts of congratulations en masse.

Moreover, numerous notorious figures and supreme powerhouses, along with leaders of colossal forces, came with all their followers to join.

Although the Eternal Imperial Court was newly established, its power grew tremendously, surpassing even the immortal Dao clans and the top ten clans.

"Have you heard? The inheritors of the Nine Heavens from the last era, along with the four great immortal spirits, and all the notorious figures of the Upper Realm have joined the Eternal Imperial Court!"

"I heard the selection in the Eternal Imperial Court is extremely strict. It’s a pity my strength is insufficient; otherwise, I would wish to join," a cultivator said with regretful expression.

This turmoil lasted for several months before finally settling down.

Since then, the establishment of the Eternal Imperial Court has altered the power dynamics of the Upper Realm, adding one more to the immortal Dao clans, but still totaling twelve.

This is because the Fire Sect was extinguished.

The forces that had grievances with Gu Chen, such as Lan Yue Lake, Holding Mountain Gate, Karma Fire Palace, the Great Dark Sky, and the Ming Wang Sect, each presented extremely precious congratulatory gifts, hoping he would let bygones be bygones.

For now, Gu Chen hadn’t troubled these major forces; he had been waiting for the other Sanctum Emissaries to reveal themselves.

"What a pity, no one took the bait," Gu Chen frowned slightly in the secret chamber of Qingyun Academy.

On that day, he declared that Tian Yuan had fallen and claimed he had searched his soul; the former was true, while the latter was a lie.

After all, the ancient ancestor of the Golden Roc Clan was a formidable figure, not much weaker than Gu Chen. Had it not been for the overpowering God Spirit Scripture, it would have been difficult for him to defeat him.

As one who had watched over the Upper Realm for endless ages, a supreme figure, his divine soul was extraordinarily robust. Not to mention his possession by a king-level demon, even for Gu Chen, soul searching was utterly impossible.

Therefore, his claim was but a trick to deceive the other Sanctum Emissaries, to see if he could detect any abnormalities.

By saying that integrating memories from a soul search took time, he was creating a transition period. During this time, any seeker of the Dao realm who suddenly disappeared or acted against him would naturally raise suspicions.

Regrettably, over these months, all the seekers of the Dao realm in the Upper Realm maintained a stable presence, with no unusual news received.

"It seems these individuals are all crafty foxes, guessing that I didn’t obtain Tian Yuan’s divine soul," Gu Chen frowned and sighed softly.

In the absence of solid evidence, even he faced challenges when searching for the true bodies of Sanctum Emissaries.

"It’s just a pity that I let the leader of the Fire Sect escape. Who was it that secretly intervened?" Gu Chen recalled that day, where at least several auras emerged, locking onto him, each incredibly powerful and not a whit inferior to the Golden Roc Clan’s ancestor, Tian Yuan.

"Forget it. As long as my power grows stronger daily, there will eventually come a day when I can obliterate the Sanctum!" Gu Chen shook his head, letting go of the matter.

After all, with no leads at present, and as scheming was not his strong suit, Gu Chen has always preferred to rely on sheer force to prevail over everything.

The Upper Realm still harbored many forbidden realms. Should all be destroyed, Gu Chen’s power would surely break through enormously, possibly even advancing to the highest realm.

By then, with the awakening of the Origin of All Realms, he would truly fear nothing in the Upper Realm.

It was precisely this rapid progression in strength that gave Gu Chen confidence.

Moreover, the Sanctum had lurked in the Upper Realm for many years. Expecting to resolve them all overnight was simply unrealistic.

At this moment, Tianyuan Taoist appeared outside the secret chamber, saying, "Brother Gu, the Taoxu Road Master has personally come to visit."

"The Master has come to visit?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen’s eyebrows raised as he said, "Please, let him in quickly."

Then, he stepped out of the secret chamber and met the Taoxu Road Master Tao Shi in the guest room of Qingyun Academy.

"What brings the esteemed Master in person?" Gu Chen looked at the Taoxu Road Master with some surprise.

Such unparalleled seekers of the Dao would typically remain in seclusion for years on end. Even when forced to deal with affairs, they would only deploy a strand of their avatar, rarely using their true form to wander the world.

The Taoxu Road Master appeared middle-aged, dressed in a Taoist robe, with jet-black hair and strong features, revealing that he must have been a handsome and dashing man in his youth.

He said with a smile, "Nowadays, your status is extraordinary, recognized as the number one person in the Upper Realm. The Eternal Imperial Court you have established is now one of the twelve Great Undying Dao Clans. You and I are now of equal standing; I dare not treat you with any disrespect."

The words of the Taoxu Road Master were indeed true; Gu Chen’s status was now exceptional, and he could no longer be regarded with the same eyes that beheld the younger generations.