Terran Guardian - Chapter 4038

Chapter 4013: Transformed from the Remnant Body of the Dao Venerable

Finally,

the two reached an agreement.

The cultivator who called himself Huang Liang vanished.

Watching his departing figure, the smile on the face of the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor disappeared, and his expression turned cold again.

“Huang Liang… Has such a powerful figure ever appeared in the world?

His name is not on the Immortal Emperor’s Stele. Is he deliberately hiding his identity, or is he some unparalleled ancient being—”

The Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor pondered to himself.

From the other party, he sensed a faint ancient aura.

That aura

was enough to indicate that the other party was an old monster who had lived for countless years.

Although it is said that

Immortal Emperors cannot live forever,

and must perish completely after a hundred billion years

, but—

nothing is absolute.

Many ancient Immortal Emperors have ways to live for infinite years.

For example, the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor himself has lived much longer than many Immortal Emperors, simply because he has an immortal elixir to extend his lifespan.

If he cannot obtain an immortal elixir, then refining top-grade immortal stones can also extend his lifespan.

Or,

he can cultivate forbidden techniques and become a fallen immortal.

Of course.

Fallen immortals wouldn’t dare step into this place.

Normally, they wouldn’t dare show their faces, otherwise divine punishment would surely descend.

Ultimately,

the existence of fallen immortals is something the Heavenly Dao doesn’t allow.

However, under the Heavenly Dao, all things possess a sliver of hope, so those fallen immortals seize this sliver of hope to survive.

A moment later,

the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor withdrew his gaze.

The other party’s origins were unimportant to him.

What mattered was

how to solve Shen Changqing’s problem and then find a way to retrieve the Dao Venerable’s Shroud—that was the key.

Shen Changqing had to die!

The Dao Venerable’s Shroud couldn’t fall into the other party’s hands.

The Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor knew very well that with that person’s strength, he alone could never be their match.

Before this,

the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor had some other ideas.

He believed he could find a top-tier opportunity within the Crimson Jade Dao Palace, thereby increasing his strength and then avenging his previous defeat.

But the previous battle had completely awakened the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor.

That person’s strength was beyond his ability to contend with.

Because he understood the situation, the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor chose to cooperate with the other party.

Regardless,

as long as he could kill Shen Changqing and retrieve the Dao Venerable’s shroud, that would be enough.

If one person couldn’t handle it, then he would unite with other powerful figures.

“Those who follow the Dao receive much help; those who stray from the Dao receive little help!”

“Shen Changqing, you are already on the path to death!”

The Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor’s eyes were icy, filled with killing intent.

…

Three hundred years later.

Shen Changqing emerged from seclusion.

Three hundred years in the outside world.

The first layer of space is thirty thousand years.

The first thing Shen Changqing did upon emerging was to continue comprehending other Great Daos, determined to seize this opportunity to comprehend all three thousand Great Daos of the Great Dao Heaven.

Even if he only grasped a little, it would be of great benefit to him in the future.

Shen Changqing walked through the Great Dao Heaven. Occasionally, he encountered cultivators who fled in panic, not daring to meet him.

Shen Changqing didn’t use his power against most cultivators.

There was no enmity or conflict of interest between them, so he naturally had no need to attack.

However…

If he encountered cultivators from the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands, that would be a different story.

Whenever he encountered such cultivators, Shen Changqing showed no mercy, immediately striking to kill them. After all,

both sides had already broken off relations; even if he showed mercy now, the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands wouldn’t let him go. Since that was the case, what was the point of talking about sentimentality? Half a month later. An ancient immortal mountain stood majestically in the starry sky, its supreme Dao aura descending, evolving into countless galaxies. Looking at the ancient divine mountain before him, Shen Changqing’s expression shifted slightly. From the divine mountain before him, he sensed an aura that made his blood and soul tremble, as if this wasn’t a mountain, but a terrifying ferocious beast. That supreme Dao aura was even more astonishing. But at that moment , the voice of Jiu Ye appeared in his mind. “If I’m not mistaken, this mountain should be the manifestation of an ancient Dao Venerable!” “The manifestation of a Dao Venerable?” Shen Changqing’s mind trembled. Jiuye said, “Although cultivators are highly accomplished, every drop of their blood contains immense power. Let alone a Dao Venerable, even a drop of blood from a Celestial Emperor falling into the mortal realm is enough to change the world. Not to mention those who have reached the Dao Venerable realm. Once, a Dao Venerable fell, and their corpse evolved into the chaotic universe, ultimately giving birth to powerful beings. However, the immortal mountain before us is not a complete Dao Venerable corpse, but merely a fragment of a Dao Venerable’s body. Even so, it still contains the supreme Dao of the ancient Dao Venerable.” “May I ask, senior, are there any dangers here?” “In the outside world, such an immortal mountain evolved from a Dao Venerable’s fragment might retain remnants of its spirit, eventually becoming a forbidden zone. But here, it’s not a big problem. The supreme Dao of the Great Dao Heaven suppresses everything, including the Dao Venerable’s fragment before us!” Jiuye’s words reassured Shen Changqing. If that was the case, then everything was much easier. At the same time, he no longer doubted the truth of Jiuye’s words. Even though the opponent is currently severely injured, their vision remains, so they should not be underestimated.

No matter how unfathomable the immortal mountain before him may be, it was merely a remnant left behind by the Dao Venerable. How could it possibly deceive the eyes of the Lord of the Great Dao?

Since there were no problems, there was nothing to worry about.

Shen Changqing stepped into the majestic immortal mountain before him.

But the next instant—

“Buzz!”

An incredibly terrifying pressure suddenly descended, causing his shoulders to slump slightly. This weight felt as if an ancient divine mountain was pressing down on him.

“Hoo, the place where the remnant body of the Dao Venerable evolved is indeed extraordinary. Without the strength of a Celestial Emperor at the extreme level, or a physical body comparable to the peak of a Celestial Emperor, no one is qualified to withstand this kind of pressure!”

Feeling the immense pressure on his body, Shen Changqing understood the implications.

The pressure of the Dao Venerable!

Not everyone can withstand it.

Even if this pressure is diffused and not deliberately targeted at a particular cultivator, it is still the same.

Of course.

If this pressure were truly deliberately targeted at a particular cultivator, then let alone a Celestial Emperor, even a Half-Saint would not be able to withstand it.

You must know.

That was a Dao Venerable!

In an era where rulers did not exist, the Dao Venerable was already the pinnacle.

Even saints were nothing more than ants before a Dao Venerable.

The power left behind by such a fallen being was not to be underestimated.

However—

despite the powerful pressure of the Dao Venerable before him, it had little effect on Shen Changqing.

He walked up the steep and rugged mountain path, and with each step, the pressure seemed to increase slightly.

At the same time ,

Shen Changqing could also feel the profound mystery of that ancient and supreme Dao.

Every blade of grass and every rock contained astonishing Dao essence, which would be considered a priceless treasure by ordinary cultivators in the outside world.

However,

Shen Changqing did not pay much attention to these things.

All his attention was immersed in that supreme Dao.

The Dao is like a mountain!

Observing the mountain range and comprehending the Dao essence within, a supreme phantom seemed to gradually emerge in Shen Changqing’s sea of consciousness. The figure stood with his hands behind his back, and his aura was enough to suppress all heavens.

In this state of enlightenment, Shen Changqing maintained a steady pace, heading towards the summit of the immortal mountain. He stopped,

not knowing how much time had passed. At the summit, jagged rocks abounded, and at the very top, a purple immortal flower was growing, radiating an astonishing aura of Dao. Around it, a dozen cultivators were already waiting. When Shen Changqing appeared, these cultivators all turned to look, their expressions changing slightly. “Shen Changqing!” One of them exclaimed, his expression grim, a clear sense of apprehension in his eyes. At the same time , Shen Changqing also saw the situation clearly. His gaze swept over the group, a faint smile playing on his lips. “It seems I have quite a connection with you all!” Although Shen Changqing didn’t recognize any of these cultivators, he could discern much from their attire and aura alone. Unsurprisingly, these cultivators all came from the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands. Then… Shen Changqing’s gaze fell on the young man who had spoken first, and he asked indifferently, “You look somewhat familiar. May I ask which member of the Eternal Immortal Court you are?” The young man’s appearance bore a slight resemblance to Qin Zhou, who had perished before. Unsurprisingly, this person was likely a member of the royal family of the Eternal Immortal Court. Upon hearing this, the young man’s expression turned icy: “I am Qin Lan, the Li Yang King of the Eternal Immortal Court. Your Xuan Tian Dao Sect killed my sixth prince and used despicable means to murder the Tianxuan Army Commander. We haven’t had time to settle this matter yet. Originally, I intended to settle things with you after entering the Longevity Immortal City, but now that you’ve delivered yourself to our doorstep, you can’t blame us!” As soon as he finished speaking, the other cultivators subtly stepped forward, directly cutting off Shen Changqing’s retreat. They all came from the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands, and all had some degree of grudge against Shen Changqing. Besides , even without grudges, his title as the number one on the Immortal Emperor’s Stele was enough to tempt them. If they could kill him, they could seize his place on the Immortal Emperor’s Stele. This unparalleled opportunity was even comparable to entering the Crimson Jade Dao Palace. No— to be precise, this opportunity was greater than entering the Crimson Jade Dao Palace. After all, even entering the Crimson Jade Dao Palace didn’t guarantee any heaven-defying opportunities. But if they could ascend to the Immortal Emperor’s Stele, they would surely receive blessings from the Heavenly Dao and obtain immense opportunities. You must know that even the worst blessings from the Heavenly Dao are irresistible temptations for other cultivators. If it were a top-tier opportunity, it might even grant them a top-tier immortal body and bloodline, allowing them to ascend to the heavens and become an unparalleled genius. Of course! They were also aware of Shen Changqing’s reputation and strength. In a one-on-one fight, none of them had the confidence to challenge Shen Changqing. But the problem was that they weren’t fighting alone; they were attacking him en masse. Even if one person’s strength was no match for Shen Changqing, with the combined strength of many cultivators, they might not be without a chance of victory. Shen Changqing stood with his hands behind his back, ignoring the actions of the other cultivators, his gaze falling on a young Daoist in a purple robe. “If I’m not mistaken, you should be from the Taiyi Holy Land, right?” “Yu Ming of the Taiyi Holy Land greets Sword Master Shen!” Daoist Yu Ming bowed, replying calmly. Shen Changqing said, “I have some connections with the Taiyi Holy Land. Out of respect for Senior Jin Que, I’ll let you leave now as if nothing happened. But if you insist on taking action, don’t blame me for being ruthless!” His words caused Daoist Yu Ming’s expression to change slightly.

Upon hearing the words “Senior Jinque,”

he immediately knew who Shen Changqing was referring to.

Venerable Jinque!

A Supreme Elder of the Taiyi Holy Land, and among the Supreme Elders, his strength was formidable.

Hearing this, Yu Ming Daoist’s eyes flickered, and he ultimately took a step back.

“Since Sword Master Shen is acquainted with the Supreme Elder of my Taiyi Holy Land, then this humble Daoist naturally cannot intervene .

My Taiyi Holy Land withdraws from this matter; please, everyone, do as you see fit!”

With that ,

Yu Ming Daoist turned and left.

He had no intention of helping Shen Changqing.

With so many powerful figures from the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands present, if Shen Changqing could truly win, then even without his intervention, the other side could still win.

If the other side was no match, adding one more wouldn’t change much.

Therefore,

Yu Ming Daoist left decisively.

Watching his departing figure, Qin Lan’s face immediately darkened.

Before even making a move,

their side had already lost a powerful figure.

Especially considering Yu Ming Daoist’s formidable strength, ranking eighty-eighth on the Immortal Emperor Stele, he was considered one of their top combatants.

His withdrawal was a significant blow to morale.

However,

Qin Lan quickly calmed down and said in a deep voice, “If the Taiyi Holy Land wants to leave, so be it. Even without Yu Ming, we still have an absolute chance of victory.

Today’s battle must kill this brat.

Otherwise, letting him leave alive will surely become a great threat to our Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands!”

“King Li Yang is right, this brat must die!”

The speaker was a true disciple of the Zixiao Immortal Sect, named He Xin Daoist. His gaze towards Shen Changqing was filled with chilling killing intent and a barely perceptible greed.

He was also very tempted by the opportunity to be number one on the Immortal Emperor Stele.

Whoever could kill Shen Changqing this time could take his place.

Faced with such an opportunity, how could He Xin Daoist remain unmoved?

“Why say so much? Kill him, and whoever gets the chance to be number one on the Immortal Emperor’s Stele will have to rely on their own abilities!” “

I don’t care about the Immortal Emperor’s Stele’s opportunity; as long as I kill this brat and avenge my sect’s ancestor, that’s enough!”

Some cultivators, knowing their own strength, realized it was difficult to maintain their ranking on the Immortal Emperor’s Stele, so they simply backed down, indicating they had no intention of competing. However

, few truly believed these words. But no one exposed them. After all, for them, the most important thing now was to kill Shen Changqing first. Internal strife at this time would be meaningless. Such a figure who had reached the top of the Immortal Emperor’s Stele was definitely not to be underestimated.