NOVEL NEXT Chapter 47: The Immortal King
Upon hearing these words, everyone was taken aback.
They came from influential backgrounds and knew secrets unknown to the common world. The being described by these four words was loftier than the firmament, heavier than the cosmos, representing the supreme power from another realm, akin to the Immortal Kings of the Primordial Ancient Realm and the Celestial Domain.
Such beings were like legendary dragons, of which only a glimpse was ever afforded, rarely appearing in the mortal world. Yet, when they made their presence known, it signaled the occurrence of significant events.
Now, with the King of Immortality nearing the frontier, and an Immortal King from the Primordial Ancient Realm stationed at the border for deterrence, it undoubtedly heralded the precursor to an imminent war between the two realms.
War was truly approaching, ready to descend upon this peaceful celestial land, shattering the tranquility of countless ages.
In the past, it seemed that war was distant, not warranting any concern. Yet, in the end, it has come so suddenly and swiftly, catching everyone off guard.
Everyone was filled with unease, speculating about the scale of the impending war between the two realms, even pondering the possible outcomes.
They understood that when a war erupted between realms, the mightier the force, the greater the impact they would endure.
Families of Immortal Kings and True Immortal factions would undoubtedly be on the front lines.
Yet, as heirs of True Immortals, who had not yet matured, they could only stand by helplessly in the face of such matters, entirely lacking the ability to participate, leaving them deeply frustrated.
"Brother Zi, Fellow Daoist Kong Jue, is this news really true?
Our realm boasts several great figures whose names echo throughout the heavens, along with a multitude of Immortal Kings. With the World Tree suppressing any threats and True Immortals standing firm, even if we don't surpass the Immortal Domain, our realm is still considered one of the premier ancient realms across the cosmos. How dare the foreign regions invade?" Someone frowned and inquired.
This was a remarkably young creature, hailing from a prospective Immortal King family. His talent, strength, and potential were all extraordinary, nearly akin to the heirs of Immortal Kings.
Zi Shiqing glanced at the one who spoke, his eyes flickering slightly, as he replied in a somber tone.
"The news is indeed true, it is content personally discussed by the prospective Immortal Kings.
As for why the foreign realms dare to invade the Primal Ancient Realm, everyone should have some guesses.
The most formidable beings of our realm have been entangled in various matters and are unable to free themselves to participate in the war.
For example, the Venerable Spirit Ancestor left the ancient realm countless eons ago, venturing into a mysterious supreme place in search of the Grand Dao. Currently, what protects the divine kingdom in the ancient realm is merely an avatar of the Venerable Spirit Ancestor, incapable of battling beings of the same tier; this is no secret.
The Venerable Limitless has matters in the Immortal Domain. It is said that he was last seen in a vast, uninhabited region known for its extreme danger, where even an Immortal King once went missing. The Venerable Limitless is unlikely to return soon.
The Venerable Reincarnation has been obsessed with researching the Six Paths of Reincarnation in this epoch and has paid a terrifying price for it. Even his famed weapon, the Six Paths Reincarnation Plate, shattered because of it. Aside from a few supreme beings with Immortal King status, no one knows his current condition."
Right now, only the Immortal King of the Wang family can act, so he has been holding the line at the border to deter the foreign regions.
Were it not for him, the foreign territories might have already launched a full-scale assault."
"Fortunately, we have the supreme Immortal King of the Wang family with us; otherwise, no one would be able to deter the foreign invaders." Someone breathed a sigh of relief.
Soon, others offered different perspectives.
"The Wang family's Immortal King alone surely can't hold back the foreign forces. After all, there are many Undying Kings among them, some of whom are as formidable as the likes of the Endless Reincarnation and other terrifying figures."
"In truth, there are other Immortal Kings in our realm, but there are hidden conflicts among them that others don't know about. It's somewhat unrealistic to expect them all to unite and resist the foreign territories." One person disclosed this secret.
"It's best if we avoid discussing the affairs of the Immortal Kings. For now, our only option is to do everything we can to improve ourselves," said Li Daoqing of the Qian Kun Sect, immediately quelling the discussion.
Many realized their place, acknowledging that they were merely small cultivators in the Dao-seeking realm, and to idly discuss Immortal Kings was a grave taboo.
The group shifted the conversation away from the topic of the Immortal Kings and returned to issues concerning the foreign regions and the borders.
As a descendant of the Stone Clan, Shi Jintian received numerous inquiries.
The ancestral land of the Stone Clan, his heritage, is located in the border region, where generations have lived.
With the foreign invaders approaching, they are the first to bear the brunt and thus have the most understanding of the border situation.
Coughing a few times, Shi Jintian spoke to the gathered crowd, "Indeed, the situation is as Brother Zi stated; the border crisis is dire and intolerable. Our ancestral leaders, along with many senior Immortal Dao beings, have mobilized solely to thwart any major offensive from other realms.
Several supporting elders have also arrived. According to the clan elders, conversations at the Immortal Kings level have already occurred multiple times, but each has failed, ending in stalemates. If mutual demands cannot be met, conflict will be inevitable."
After hearing Shi Jintian's words, the crowd's faces turned grim, as war now seemed unavoidable from all perspectives.
Not far away, Wang Heng remained silent, listening quietly to the unfolding news.
He knew that a probing attack from other realms was imminent and would soon erupt, and the tempest brewing over the Wang family was about to break.
This signaling the countdown to the special treatment for the Celestial King's descendants coming to an end, and when their greatest support crumbled, they would be left to rely on their own strength.
After a round of discussion, the initial fervor among the people subsided, becoming less lively, with each nursing their own thoughts, and the clinking of cups becoming less frequent.
The grand event of prodigies quietly drew to a close.
Soon, a resonant chime echoed from the depths of the Purple Bamboo Forest in the South Sea, reaching far and wide.
All the cultivators present heard a message by their ears, calling them to the heart of the Purple Bamboo Forest, where a prospective Immortal King would deliver a sermon.
“Young master, please follow me.”
Just as Wang Heng was about to set out, Wang Mian's voice reached him.
In the next moment, a beam of celestial light shot over, enveloping Wang Heng's body. In the blink of an eye, he vanished without a trace.
When he reappeared, Wang Heng found himself within a vast daoist arena. At this moment, above the arena, the prospective Immortal King had already arrived. His stature was majestic, veiled in a sweeping depth, surrounded by a mysterious chaos, making it impossible to discern his features.
The expansive arena was filled with vacant meditation mats, awaiting the presence of the beings meant to occupy them.
Besides Wang Heng, other descendants of Immortal Kings, the young prodigies, had arrived early. Not confined to any one cultivation realm, they spanned various stages, securing the most optimal positions to better receive the teachings.