Chapter 1231: Talk With Huang Hao
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[Daily Quest: Obtain 1,000,000 Qi through normal cultivation.]
[Reward: 1000 Upper Profound Stones.]
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[Daily Quest: Defeat 1,000 Heavenly God Realm Beasts.]
[Reward: 1000 Upper grade beast cores.]
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[Easy Quest: Go to one of the floating islands.]
[Reward: Easy gift pack x 1]
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[Medium Quest: Climb the Dead Snow Peak.]
[Reward: Medium gift pack x 1]
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[Hard Quest: Meeting the soul remnant of the Yin Dragon.]
[Reward: Hard gift pack x 1]
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[Abyss Quest: Defeat the soul remnant of the Yin Dragon.]
[Reward: Abyss Gift Pack x 1]
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[Special Quest: Uncover the mystery behind the destruction of the Heaven Tower.]
[Reward: Special gift pack x 1]
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The Boundless Heaven Domain, true to its name, is a vast sub-realm area that stretches to the four cardinal points. It's not just a random place; it is a living dream, a testament to the infinite wonders of the universe, a place where ascended mortals become part of eternal legend.
The sky here was not the usual blue like the other sub-realms but a radiant rainbow, with thick aurora rippling endlessly across the horizon. Many runes floated in the sky and formed a special pattern, enriching the air in the sub-realm with dense Qi.
Under the vast sky, there were many floating islands, some big and some small. The floating island in the center of the sub-realm was as big as mountains, and waterfalls poured down from it, falling endlessly into the dark areas below them.
Countless trees towered in the sky, covering the surrounding area and hiding various ancient ruins left by ancient cultivators. The forest emitted the sounds of roars and chirps, as various types of beasts leisurely nestled on their branches. Occasionally, majestic flying beasts traversed across the skies.
Each area was separated by a thin Qi curtain, barely visible to the naked eye, showing off the difference in strength and majesty of each area.
A vast rainbow ocean rich in Qi separated most of them, with various types of aquatic beasts swimming agilely within it. Occasionally, they jumped out of the ocean, showing off their massiveness and beauty.
Far to the south, a mountain covered in snow, with its tip piercing the sky, stood tall there, challenging cultivators to conquer it. Far to the north, a tall tower, though destroyed in several areas, still stands tall in that area.
Standing by Huang Hao's side, Ling Yun took a deep breath of air, enjoying the Qi in that realm. "What makes the Qi in this realm so thick?"
"Them." Huang Hao pointed at the sky. "This sub-realm is different from the other sub-realms, including the Thousand Beast Realm. This realm is directly connected to the heavens, and those runes are naturally formed by the law of the heavens. If you achieve a breakthrough in this realm, you will encounter much stronger lightning tribulations than any you've experienced before."
"The Heavens' Law?"
Huang Hao nodded at Ling Yun. "The Law of the Heavens is one of the hidden forces that weaves through the universe. Neither benevolent nor cruel, it is impartial, infinite, and absolute. According to my master, it was born together with the other hidden forces, such as the law of the universe. Unlike the other hidden force, which was born to shape and stabilize this universe, the law of the heavens was born to test cultivators like us. Normally, we will never be able to see the heavens because they are invisible to the naked eye, but the case is different with you, especially since they repeatedly show themselves whenever they try to kill you."
"Haha." Ling Yun laughed hearing that. "I prefer they don't appear in front of me, and I can break through more easily. Sadly, they are too obstinate to stop appearing, despite their repeated failed attempts to kill me."
"One mistake will cause a chain effect, and you should have realized that when you decided to save Lian Bing from her lightning tribulation." Ling Yun just smiled when he heard that from Huang Hao. "The heavens' law has no voice or form, yet it determines destiny, and it binds karma with an unbreakable chain. It favors no one; it will punish all who disrupt its balance. Lightning tribulation is its decree, and fate is its invisible chain. There is no cultivation without its recognition. Only those who align with it or defy it completely to forge a new path are able to break through the final passage. To defy the heavens is tantamount to courting annihilation. To understand heaven's law is to grasp a sliver of true Dao. To align with it... is to ascend beyond mortality."
"Is it possible for us to transcend mortality and attain immortality?" Ling Yun asked in disbelief because Huang Lingzhu had once said that no mortal could ascend to become an immortal.
"I can't say that for sure, especially since I, Sheng Ming, and the other immortals have been immortals since we were born. The ancient people who lived before Zhizun Buxiu and Xie Zuzhou wrote those words." Huang Hao then turned to Ling Yun. "If you want to know the truth, you have to conquer the heavens. If you can do that, you might be able to turn them into immortals."
Hearing that, Ling Yun looked up at the sky and clenched his fists. "Conquer the heavens, huh? Do you think I have the ability to do that?"
"Aren't you confident in your abilities?" Huang Hao asked him back.
"I've always been confident, but the heavens are a different story, especially since they're one of the universe's hidden forces." Ling Yun let out a soft sigh before continuing. "Since the heavens are part of them, I believe that the other hidden forces will never allow anyone to conquer them, and they will probably move to stop anyone who tries to do so."
Huang Hao gave a light nod. "No living being has ever tried to do so, including my master and Huang Lingzhu. They never knew about the existence of the other hidden force before, and they only knew about the law of the universe, especially since it had once revealed itself to them and the other primordials. However, I'm sure you will try to do it someday, especially after you become the next primordial chaos dragon."
"Haha." Ling Yun laughed as he nodded. "You're right, I will do it one day in the future, and I will kick their ass because they tried to kill me over and over again. So, what about these floating islands? Do the leaders of this realm live on the main floating island?"
"Yes." Huang Hao pointed to the floating island in the middle of the sub-realm. "They call it the Heaven Heart Plateau, and you're right that the leaders of this realm live there. They rarely appear in front of other living beings, and their main focus is to seek the truth behind the law of heaven."
"To seek the truth behind the law of heaven, huh?" Ling Yun muttered as he looked in that direction. "Unfortunately, they will never be able to learn the truth, especially since the heavens kept everything to themselves."
Huang Hao nodded at him. "From the time I was born until now, there has never been a mortal who ascended to become immortal. Perhaps you will be the first mortal who succeeds in doing so, especially since you already have the true immortal energy within your body, and it will continue to strengthen as time goes by."
"Phew." Ling Yun let out a heavy sigh. "Becoming immortal is the dream of all living beings, but I think being immortal is the most boring thing, especially if we live without worldly emotions like Huang Lingzhu and the others. Unlike them, I have so many precious people by my side, and I don't want to lose them, so becoming an immortal is a curse for me."
Huang Hao simply smiled at that. "You are the only living being who says that immortality is a curse; do you know that? If you don't want to lose them, you must defeat the Chaos and take over its position. At that time, you will be the sole ruler of this universe, and you can do whatever you want after that, including turning them into immortals. Not even the heavens or the other hidden forces can stop you, and they will kneel under your feet."
"It's easier said than done, right?" Then, Ling Yun's expression became serious. "The old dragon was the son of the Chaos, but he couldn't stop his father. I don't know how strong I will be if I become the next primordial chaos dragon in the future, but I will try my best to defeat the Chaos. However, I don't want to be the sole ruler of this universe, and I just want to enjoy a free, unfettered life with them. By the way, please explain to me about the situation on the other floating island, and I also want to know the situation of the living creatures living under them."
As they flew towards the south, or more precisely towards the Dead Snow Peak, Huang Hao explained many things about the realm to Ling Yun as per his request.
When they arrived at the southern area from that realm, Ling Yun immediately asked Xiao Yin to find the most suitable place to land and hide the Celestial Fortress because he would rather not attract the attention of the powerful cultivators living on those floating islands, especially those living on the Heaven Heart Plateau.
- To Be Continued -