MM Racing Chapter 30 The Primordial Realm 2
Chapter 30 The Primordial Realm 2
Outside the Primordial Realm, nine sun stars burned brightly, their golden flames scorching the sky; nine moon stars shone with clear light, their chill penetrating to the bone; and eighteen super stars were all captured by Ling Che with supreme divine power and suspended outside the Primordial Realm, like unmoving pillars of heaven since ancient times.
Beyond the Yin-Yang stars, twenty-eight life-giving stars are scattered about, their vitality surging like a sea of clouds. Twenty-eight supreme sacred artifacts hang between the stars, their precious light soaring into the sky, their Dao patterns intertwined into a net. Countless divine runes pour forth from within, the stars and sacred artifacts merging, the array's power vast and mighty, resonating with the primordial power of the universe, even causing the surrounding spacetime to tremble slightly. This is the Supreme Yin-Yang Four Symbols Star Array set up by Ling Che's three bodies, capable of withstanding attacks from experts at the Boundless Realm.
In the star field passage outside the great formation, a colossal pass, tens of thousands of miles high, cuts off the star river. The city walls are covered with dense divine runes, each containing killing power. Inside the pass, four large camps are set up, and the soldiers' aura is as deep as the sea. Banners flutter and killing intent soars to the sky, clearly a holy army.
A divine ship pierced through the void and descended outside Shanhaiguan Pass; it was none other than Dao Shen Ling Che and his group.
The door swung open with a bang, and a figure strode out. The newcomer was none other than Xi Kun Daojun, the old sect master of the Bagua Sect in the Kunlun Realm. His hair and beard were all white, and his divine robe was embroidered with the Bagua diagram. His divine power was evident, clearly indicating that he was also a true god.
"Zhenyu, you've finally arrived!" Daoist Xikun strode forward, grasping Ling Che's hand tightly. Tears welled in his old eyes. "I've guarded this place for a hundred years, waiting day and night. I'm practically a statue waiting for my husband!"
Xi Kun was one of the most senior Great Saints in the Kunlun Realm, having cultivated for over nine thousand years. In the Kunlun Realm, where the Great Dao was not yet manifest, he had painstakingly cultivated to the demigod realm. His lifespan was nearing its end, and he was on the verge of death. If it weren't for Ling Che's intervention to guide him through the divine tribulation and help him become a god, he would have already turned into a handful of dust. Now, Ling Che had assigned him to guard Shanhaiguan, the gateway to the Primordial Realm. Although it was an important task, he was also feeling extremely stifled.
Before the words were finished, a helpless sigh came from the crowd. Ze Yang, the current sect leader of the Bagua Sect, stepped forward, looked at his master, and said with a wry smile, "Master, the Demon Emperor understands you best. It's better for you to stay here and guard the gate than to wander around and squander money in casinos, almost ruining the Bagua Sect's fortune."
"Bullshit!" Daoist Xikun blew his beard and glared, his old face turning bright red. "If it weren't for that old man Qingdi cheating, disguising a Supreme Sacred Artifact as an ordinary gambling tool and placing it in the gambling den to interfere with me, would I have lost?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than an elderly man in a green robe, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom, couldn't remain seated any longer. It was none other than the Azure Emperor. The Azure Emperor rose with a flick of his sleeve, sneering, "Ah Kun, how dare you speak like that? You owe me thirty million top-grade sacred stones, and haven't repaid a single penny, yet you try to turn around and accuse me? In my gambling den, you used the Eight Trigrams Sect's acquired divine divination to predict the outcome of the bets. I used a supreme artifact to suppress you and prevent you from cheating. What's wrong with that?"
"You're trying to scare away honest people!" Daoist Xikun glared angrily. "I have dominated the gambling world of Kunlun Realm for thousands of years and have never suffered a defeat. I rely on my solid gambling skills and foresight! If you hadn't used the Supreme Sacred Artifact to disrupt my divination, how could I have lost three rounds in a row, even mortgaging my natal weapon and almost losing my underwear!"
Xi Kun continued his rant, and Qing Di's face turned ashen. But then he suddenly remembered something, a mocking smile playing on his lips. He revealed Xi Kun's secret: "Back then, on that pleasure boat on the banks of the Huai River..."
"Shut up!" Daoist Xikun's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. He flashed forward, covered the Azure Emperor's mouth, and whispered through gritted teeth in his ear, "I'll return those thirty million Saint Stones to you. Don't mention this matter again!"
The Azure Emperor blinked, his eyes full of cunning. Xi Kun breathed a sigh of relief and released his grip. Now a mid-level god, subduing the Azure Emperor was a piece of cake. He then took out a Qiankun bag and handed it to the Azure Emperor.
After checking the contents of his Qiankun bag, the Azure Emperor said smugly, "Ah Kun, I can eat you alive for the rest of my life for this."
The surrounding saints couldn't help but chuckle at the sight, clearly already aware of the feud between the two. Great Sage Zeyang covered his face and sighed, "Master, this is outside the realm! You've disgraced the entire universe!"
"What do you know!" Daoist Xikun glared at him, then turned around, donned a fawning smile, grabbed Ling Che's hand, and said with a benevolent look, "Zhenyu, I've watched you grow up. When the old Daoist Master took you as his disciple, I said you were a clever and handsome child, destined for greatness. Look, given our relationship, why don't you talk to the Demon Emperor about finding someone else for the position of garrison commander of Shanhaiguan? I really can't take it anymore. This godforsaken place has no casinos or restaurants, and all I can do every day is count stars. I'm going crazy!"
Upon hearing this, Ling Che smiled and said, "Uncle-Master Xi Kun is highly respected and possesses profound Taoist skills. This Shanhaiguan Pass is the foremost barrier in the prehistoric world. Besides you, who else could shoulder such a heavy responsibility?"
Daoist Xikun said with a bitter face, "Zhenyu, please stop teasing this old man!"
Ling Che pondered for a moment, then said, "Having undergone a hundred lifetimes of trials in the Free and Unfettered Demon Realm, your Dao heart has become increasingly stable. You now possess the cultivation of a mid-level god, making you a top-tier fighter in the Primordial Realm. There isn't a suitable replacement for you at the moment. How about this: after Senior Chi overcomes his divine tribulation, he can join you in guarding Shanhaiguan Pass? What do you say?"
"What? You want me to guard the gate with that old bastard Xi Kun?" The Azure Emperor jumped up immediately, his tone resolute, "Absolutely not!"
As he spoke, he glanced at Xi Kun with disdain. How could Daoist Xi Kun tolerate this? He immediately rolled up his sleeves and was about to rush forward to argue with the Azure Emperor. Their disciples quickly stepped forward to pull him back. In an instant, beards and hair flew about, and shouts and curses filled the air, creating a chaotic scene.
Beside him, the Great Sage of the Heavenly Dog Clan from the desolate secret realm of Kunlun Realm shook his head helplessly at the sight, his face full of unbearable disapproval.
Seeing this, Dao Shen Ling Che coughed lightly, and a flash of light appeared in his palm. A suit of armor with flowing five-colored divine light and a pill surrounded by purple aura appeared. On the armor, the five elements Dao patterns intertwined, exuding the pressure of a supreme holy artifact, while the pill exuded a fragrant aroma, resonating with the spiritual energy of the surrounding world. It was clearly an Emperor-grade holy pill.
"The Five Virtues Radiant Armor, the Purple Star Emperor's Soul Pill!"
Upon seeing this, all the saints' pupils contracted, but they quickly regained their composure. Before becoming a god, Zhenyu was already a master alchemist; now that he had become a god, his alchemy skills were even more extraordinary. Let alone an emperor-grade holy pill, even a divine pill would not surprise them too much.
Dao Shen Ling Che said, "These two items were originally prepared by me for the guardians of Shanhaiguan Pass. Now it seems that these treasures will be left to gather dust."
Upon hearing this, Xi Kun and Qing Di, who had been arguing fiercely, both stopped and stared intently at the treasure in Ling Che's hand. The anger on their faces vanished instantly, replaced by a serious expression.
"True Universe Dao Emperor, protecting the Primordial Realm for ten thousand years is my duty!" Xi Kun Dao Lord said solemnly.
The Azure Emperor retorted, not to be outdone: "The safety of the Primordial Realm concerns the future of the Kunlun Realm. I am willing to shoulder this heavy responsibility, even at the cost of my life!"
Dao Shen Ling Che asked with a smile, "Would you two seniors please not force yourselves?" Both of them replied righteously, "We would never force you; this is a matter of justice."
Upon seeing this, all the saints burst into laughter.
Ling Che waved his hand and smiled, "Everyone, let's cut the small talk and enter the realm. I imagine Emperor Ming and the others have been waiting in Xuandu City for quite some time."
As soon as he finished speaking, all the saints composed themselves and followed Ling Che onto the teleportation array inside Shanhaiguan Pass. With a flash of light, they disappeared from the spot.
In the primordial realm, at the center of the Xuanhuang land.
A majestic city floats in the heavens, its body forged from flawless white jade, crystal clear and reflecting a seven-colored divine light under the sunlight, a breathtaking sight. The city is supported by a branch of the Cloud Sun Divine Tree, its strong trunk and swaying divine leaves continuously supplying pure divine energy to nourish the entire city.
This city is Xuandu City, one of the three great divine cities of the primordial world.
Emperor Ming, Emperor Zhenqing, Master Shenzhi of the Great Floating Temple of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect, and Dugu Wushang, the former sect leader of the Confucian, Daoist, and Qin Sect, were already waiting in the Xuanji Hall in the city center. Master Shenzhi of the Great Floating Temple of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect, dressed in a kasaya, had a solemn and dignified appearance, surrounded by Buddhist light. Dugu Wushang, the former sect leader of the Confucian, Daoist, and Qin Sect, held an ancient zither, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance and a strong scholarly aura.
Both Emperor Ming and Emperor Zhenqing only recently left the Kunlun Realm to become gods. Emperor Ming became a god under the guidance of Ling Che's Confucian and Daoist avatars. He did put in some effort to resolve the Zhang family's Dao-Slaying Curse.
Dugu Wushang and Master Shenzhi were among the oldest Great Saints in the Kunlun Realm. When Ling Che brought them out, they were already in a sealed state, prolonging their lifespans. There were dozens of such Great Saints in the Kunlun Realm, all of whom were already lying in coffins. Fortunately, Ling Che brought them out of the Kunlun Realm and gave them the opportunity to become gods. However, even so, only a handful of people were able to survive the tribulation of gods. These two and Xi Kun were among them.
Dao Shen Ling Che and the other saints arrived at the Xuanji Hall. Upon seeing Dao and the others, Dao Shen Ling Che said with concern, "You have all worked hard managing the Primordial World."
Emperor Zhenqing, being the most impatient, immediately stood up and asked, "Zhenyu, how many people from the Kunlun Realm have come this time? The Primordial Realm is vast and sparsely populated; it's the perfect opportunity to expand our territory and develop vigorously!"
The human cultivators in the Primordial World today are only a handful brought by Ling Che's Confucian and Daoist avatars, along with the Holy Army that protects the Primordial World. The rest are mostly beast races and innate beings born from the evolution of heaven and earth.
Ling Che spoke slowly, his voice clearly echoing throughout the hall: "This time, we have brought a total of one hundred Great Saints, six hundred Saint Kings, eight thousand Saint Realm cultivators, as well as a hundred billion mortals and cultivators below the Saint Realm selected from various regions and countries of the Kunlun Realm, and tens of thousands of demons and beasts from the Wilderness Secret Realm."
"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!" Dugu Wushang clapped his hands and laughed, his eyes gleaming. "A single spark can start a prairie fire! With these beings, the primordial world is destined for a golden age!"
Emperor Ming nodded, raised his hand and took out a yellow scroll. The scroll shone with golden light and was filled with the division of the territories of various forces.
He stood up, his voice booming and echoing throughout Xuandu City: "The Taiji Dao headquarters will be moved to Tianyang Mountain in the Xuanhuang Land! The Wanfo Dao Bodhi Temple will be moved to Wanfeng Xuejiang in the Shenhuang Land! The Tiandi Academy under the Shuzong will be moved to Tianjingchi in the Donghuang Land! ... The Mingsheng Empire will be moved to Guming City in the Minghuang Land!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Ming put away the yellow edict and handed out command flags to the representatives of the various forces.
Finally, he picked up a completely black command flag and looked at a rugged-looking young man in the crowd. This man was Zhang Tianxu, the second son of Emperor Ming, whose cultivation had reached the Thousand Questions Realm.
Emperor Ming looked at Zhang Tianxu with a complicated expression and said in a low voice, "Tianxu, do you blame your father? Since your birth, your father has never given you any reward, but instead placed endless burdens on your shoulders. This time, I sent you to this wild land to expand our territory with the bloodline of the Holy Ming Empire. This should have been your elder brother's duty."
Zhang Tianxu looked at the black command flag in his hand, so different from the purple and gold flags of the others, and instantly understood. He raised his head, a resolute smile on his face: "As a prince of the Holy Ming Empire, protecting my family and expanding our territory is my duty. What is there to complain about?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Ming's eyes flashed with satisfaction. He patted the man's shoulder and said, "As expected of a member of the Zhang family! Although the Netherworld is extremely dangerous, I believe that with the bloodline of my wise Zhang family, we will surely be able to establish a brand new wise empire there!"
Seeing this touching scene of father and son, Ling Che couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, enough with the father-son sentimentality. There's a ton of things to deal with in the Primordial Realm. Tianxu, stop pretending. I know you're feeling stifled in the Kunlun Realm. What's the point of competing with your elder brother for the throne? Just work hard with your uncle in the Primordial Realm. Your future achievements will far surpass that mere throne in the Kunlun Realm!"
Emperor Ming's wife was the daughter of the old master of Taiji Dao. She and Ling Che were fellow disciples. According to seniority, Zhang Tianxu should indeed call Ling Che his uncle.
Zhang Tianxu felt a warmth in his heart, and his eyes reddened slightly. He knew all too well that the Great Dao was currently obscured and resources scarce in the Kunlun Realm. The Holy Bright Empire's resources to support Great Saints in their cultivation were barely enough to sustain the Bright Emperor; the resources available to them, the Great Saints, were meager. This was the current state of affairs for the major powers in the Kunlun Realm. If it weren't for Ling Che's intervention, they would likely be trapped there forever, until their lifespans ran out.
Ling Che seemed to see through his thoughts and continued, "Tianxu, that ancient Nether City was formed from the corpse of an ancient god of the Netherworld that I and the Demon Emperor killed together. That ancient god came from the Dark Temple of the Hell Realm and was a supreme expert in the God Realm. He not only cultivated the Path of Darkness but was also proficient in the Path of Space. As the controller of space, you will surely gain immense benefits from it."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianxu's face immediately lit up with excitement. For him, the spatial insights of an ancient god were nothing short of a shortcut to heaven!
That ancient god of the Netherworld was originally an enemy that Ling Che, in his demonic form, had incurred in the Netherworld. Later, he was suppressed by Ling Che's three avatars who joined forces to set up an array and used the Yu Ding to kill him in one blow. His divine blood and divine source were devoured by his demonic form, his divine heart was taken by his Confucian form to nourish his divine soul, and his divine world and divine body were taken by his Dao form and integrated into the Primordial World to enhance its foundation.
The other saints in the hall also looked envious upon hearing this, but upon reflection, they realized that their own residences also had their own mysteries, and they understood.
Ling Che swept his gaze across the hall, landing on the five Great Saints with the strongest auras. He raised his hand and took out five tokens imprinted with his Dao patterns, saying in a deep voice, "The top ten emperors on the Kunlun Realm's Emperor Ranking, except for the Azure Emperor, have all passed their divine tribulations with my help and achieved godhood. Now, you five are the pillars of the Saint Realm cultivators in the Kunlun Realm!"
He paused, then announced loudly: "The Venerable Xuan Gang, Abbot of the Vajra Temple of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sect; Qiu Cang, Sect Master of the Two Elements Sect; Huang Xianlu, Sect Master of the Chess Sect; Xue Renxian, Sect Master of the Blood God Sect; and Bai Kuotian, Clan Chief of the Bai Li Clan! Holding this token, they represent the Primordial Realm to participate in the wager between the Bright Virtue God and the gods of the Hell Realm in the Realm of Truth!"
The five men stepped forward, respectfully accepted the token, and looked solemn.
In particular, Xue Renxian, the leader of the Blood God Sect, broke through to the Supreme Realm after the battle in the Endless Abyss. Later, with the help of the Yellow Millet Pillow, a treasure of the Book Sect, he dreamed for a thousand years and broke through 30 trillion Dao of the Holy Dao Rules. He has become a representative figure of the Yuanhui and is now the number one Great Saint Realm cultivator in the Kunlun Realm.