Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1656: 891: All Sides Make Their Entrance, Great Battle Imminent

The immediate appearance of the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord caused the surrounding immortals to recoil in alarm, instantly creating a vast vacant space.

Zhao Sheng offered a respectful bow, proclaiming, "Junior Zhao Wuming pays his respects to the Star Lord."

With a subtle mental exertion, the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord conjured an invisible barrier that materialized from nothingness, instantly enclosing both of them.

Secluded from the outside world, he inquired directly, "Is what you stated accurate?"

Zhao Sheng promptly responded, "Every word I spoke is the truth; I would not dare to deceive the Star Lord."

The Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord inhaled deeply, his gaze suddenly intensifying, and he could not refrain from asking in a low voice, "The evidence? I require concrete proof."

The emergence of the Wanxing Demon from its lair was a matter of paramount importance, necessitating extreme caution from the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord.

Should the claims of the individual before him prove true, it would signify that the "golden opportunity" the Venerable One had awaited for eons had finally arrived.

The Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord was acutely aware of the significance this event held for the Venerable One.

Zhao Sheng, though unaware of the other's inner thoughts, also understood the critical nature of this situation for Gangsha Immortal Monarch.

For countless years, the two Ruined Immortals, Wanxing and Gangsha, had been locked in a perpetual cycle of conflict, unable to find release from each other.

The current emergence of Old Ghost Wanxing from its domain presented Immortal Monarch Gangsha with the most opportune moment to completely eradicate his long-standing adversary.

Zhao Sheng felt certain that the other party would not remain unmoved, much like the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord before him. Despite his outward composure, a powerful current of excitement and fervor churned within.

"Junior currently lacks concrete evidence. However, within one or two days at the latest, the proof will manifest naturally. I assure you, Star Lord, I will present it then."

Within the Burial Immortal Ruins, a single day unfolds with a duration far exceeding that of the Lower Realm, equating to nearly seven to eight days, or even several months, in the Lower Realm.

This phenomenon, where higher realms possess slower time flows, is the basis for the adage, "A day in the heavens equals a year on earth."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of disappointment crossed the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord's eyes, yet a sliver of hope persisted in his heart.

His expression softened slightly, and his voice took on a gentler tone, "Merely one or two days. I shall wait here."

Zhao Sheng's heart filled with joy at this response, and he kindly advised, "Star Lord, it would be best to inform the Immortal Monarch of this matter. If the Star Lord remains unconvinced, I am willing to swear a Dao oath this very moment."

Without granting the other party a chance to reply, Zhao Sheng's demeanor grew solemn. He raised his right palm and, before the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord, uttered a solemn Dao oath, vowing never to reincarnate should he be found to have deceived.

The utterance of the Dao oath convinced the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord by ninety percent, and an undeniable wave of excitement washed over him.

"Await me here; I shall return shortly." With these hasty words, the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord ascended into the heavens and swiftly vanished into the boundless expanse of the Star River.

...Simultaneously with Zhao Sheng's summons of the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord, Zhao Xuanjing and Zhao San Yue had also returned, bearing the Ten Thousand Spirits Map acquired from the Spirit-Controlling Immortal Sect.

Accompanying them was an elegantly poised and dignified woman, emanating an aura of nobility. She was adorned in a long skirt that cascaded gracefully, its pleats flowing like water, lending her an appearance of both splendor and refinement.

While her features might not have been conventionally peerless, every movement she made exuded grace and composure, occasionally revealing an almost ineffable sense of "regal authority."

No, 'majesty' was not the appropriate descriptor; rather, it was a presence of peace and prosperity, the inherent dignity of a national matriarch, the respectful deference of tributary states...

This woman seemed born to rule. Her mere presence compelled others to bow in reverence.

This individual was none other than the current Peak Master of Mao Immortal Peak, Li Changxue, famously known as "Emperor Weiyang."

Legend had it that Li Changxue was the Eldest Princess of the Weiyang Divine Dynasty. At the moment of her birth, a purple aura had stretched for three thousand miles, and a young qilin descended from the heavens upon this auspicious aura, spontaneously recognizing her as its master.

Upon hearing of these extraordinary circumstances, the previous Peak Master of Mao Immortal Peak dispatched an avatar to the Weiyang Divine Dynasty. Upon meeting her, he immediately resolved to take her as a disciple.

For the next millennium, with her Master’s unwavering support, Li Changxue triumphed over nine imperial siblings in succession, ultimately securing the throne as Empress.

Nine and a half millennia later, Empress Li Changxue achieved an astonishing breakthrough, successfully opening the Qilin Cave Heaven and reaching Tribulation-breakthrough Unification within a single day.

Upon learning of this remarkable feat, the previous Peak Master of Mao Immortal Peak promptly relinquished his position, endorsing Li Changxue to assume the role of Peak Master.

At that time, Li Changxue, possessing only a Unification Realm cultivation, became the Peak Master of Mao Immortal Peak, shattering the long-standing “tradition” of the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect. This was an unprecedented event in countless years.

Remarkably, no one within Mao Immortal Peak, from the highest-ranking elder to the newest disciple, voiced any objection. Even the peak’s elders readily accepted her ascendancy.

This surprising acceptance stemmed from the fact that each generation’s Peak Master of Mao Immortal Peak had to be approved by the Qilin Holy Venerable residing in the back mountain.

It is widely known that a qilin is not merely an auspicious beast but also the sovereign of the Spirit-controlling realm, appearing only to individuals of profound merit.

Since her very birth, a qilin had acknowledged Li Changxue as its master, signifying her possession of immense merit. Consequently, she was considered the most coveted “Immortal Embryo” by Mao Immortal Peak.

Turning to Zhao Xuanjing, Li Changxue inquired with a calm demeanor, “Senior Brother Zhao, how much longer must we wait?”

Zhao Xuanjing, not daring to keep her waiting, replied without delay, “Junior Sister, please rest assured, the envoys from the Supreme Sect will be here shortly.”

“The Supreme Sect… Such arrogance!” Hearing this, Li Changxue’s gaze grew cold, a hint of sarcasm escaping her lips.

While the Taiyi Spirit Realm outwardly acknowledged the Taiyi Spirit Palace, the Supreme Sect, in hidden influence, held dominion over all. Members of the Supreme Sect not only disdained disciples of the Taiyi Spirit Palace but also looked down upon those from other Immortal Sects.

The origins of the animosity between the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect and the Supreme Sect remain shrouded in mystery, lost to the passage of time.

Through the ensuing ages, disciples from both sects developed an ever-increasing contempt for one another, igniting numerous skirmishes and fostering deep-seated grudges.

Although the leaders of both factions maintained a veneer of “cordial relations,” their private encounters became exceedingly rare.