Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology Chapter 729 629: Enfeoffing the Vassals, Opening a New World

"Yuanshi Tianzun? Kunlun Mirror?"

Song Lin voiced in surprise.

Could it be that his own Monster Chronicles originated from such a source?

"Indeed, before Yuanshi Tianzun vanished, he decreed that the Kunlun Mirror must not fall into wicked hands, lest a colossal catastrophe befall the vast universe. Consequently, he shattered and reforged the Kunlun Mirror, though its whereabouts remain unknown."

"Given your Master's ability to traverse spacetime, only the Kunlun Mirror possesses such a capability under the heavens,"

Hou Yi elaborated.

Song Lin found it difficult to fully accept that the power stemmed from the Kunlun Mirror.

Yet, it bore a striking resemblance to the Monster Chronicles, even if the imagery didn't immediately connect to the mythical Kunlun Mirror.

"Who were the wicked individuals Yuanshi Tianzun spoke of?"

"The identity is unclear, but they were at least a Golden Immortal."

Shortly after, the group concluded their cleanup of the battlefield and returned, their conversation ceasing.

It wasn't a matter of trust, but rather the immense significance of this secret; its revelation would endanger those aware of it.

Song Lin promptly managed the affairs for everyone, then departed with Hou Yi towards the garden.

This marked the first reunion for them after an immeasurable span of time.

Song Lin surveyed Hou Yi, noting that the young man had ascended to True Immortal status. He felt a profound sense of gratification witnessing Hou Yi's growth.

However, judging by his appearance, Hou Yi had clearly endured considerable hardship over the years.

"Have you been faring well these past years?" Song Lin inquired.

"Passably well, thank you for your concern, Master."

Hearing Song Lin's words, a sharp pang struck Hou Yi, bringing him close to tears.

After enduring for eons, facing countless moments of utter despair, and witnessing the sacrifices of fellow cultivators, he had cultivated an ironclad heart. Yet, this simple expression of concern from his Master pierced through his defenses, touching Hou Yi's inner vulnerability.

Song Lin let out a deep sigh, placed a hand on Hou Yi's shoulder, and offered a reassuring smile, saying, "Everything is fine now. Your Master will stand by you from this moment onward."

"This disciple is not weary," Hou Yi replied.

Hou Yi's heart swelled with emotions too profound for words. The hope he had carried for so many years had finally materialized, yet it felt strangely surreal.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Hou Yi resumed speaking:

"Prior to her Harmonization, the Queen Mother achieved the Dao Fruit of a Daluo Immortal. She mentioned that you might find it difficult to locate her in the future."

"Why is that?"

Despite his proximity to Golden Immortal status, Song Lin lacked a comprehensive understanding of their nature.

"A Golden Immortal is singular across all realms, existing as the sole entity in the grand tapestry of history."

For those who are not Golden Immortals, it is possible to glimpse their younger selves by traveling back through time.

However, a Golden Immortal is fundamentally different; upon attaining this state, they transcend the Three Realms, existing beyond the constraints of the Five Elements.

They possess no past or future, only the eternal present.

"I understand."

It became clear why his previous encounter with Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad had only involved an Avatar. While essence blood could limit worldly power, it wasn't inherently impossible for such a being to manifest.

In previous world travels, numerous powerhouses who surpassed the world's limitations had revealed themselves.

So, it turns out Golden Immortals do not exist in the past.

"How did she meet her end?" Song Lin inquired.

"She engaged in battle with the Yinn Shang Emperor, sustained grievous wounds, and ultimately succumbed during her Harmonization."

"If Golden Immortals have no past, does that imply it would be impossible to save the Queen Mother, even by traveling back in time?"

Song Lin questioned.

"Not entirely. There remains a transitional period before a Golden Immortal fully Harmonizes, during which time travel is still feasible."

With this thought, Hou Yi retrieved a palm-sized jade artifact.

Intricate star patterns were etched upon its surface.

"What is this artifact?"

"It is a fragment of the Luoshu Print. With this, you can reach the final moments of the Queen Mother's existence."

Just before her Harmonization, the Queen Mother entrusted this to Hou Yi. After imparting her final words, she propelled them into the void, instructing Hou Yi to await Song Lin with this item.

Even after millions of years, Hou Yi remained steadfast in his mission.

"The Luoshu Print..."

Song Lin realized he was precisely missing a Luoshu to complement his River Map.

When combined, the River Map and Luoshu grant the ability to perceive the spacetime patterns of the Great Thousand World.

While the Monster Chronicles enabled time travel, they lacked the precision for coordinate targeting.

If these two artifacts were united, would it not grant the power of arbitrary time travel to any point within the Great Thousand World?

Song Lin carefully secured the artifact, choosing not to test its capabilities immediately.

The convergence of two worlds still presented numerous unresolved matters.

Simply contending with two Yangg Jians and one Li Erlang was proving to be a considerable challenge; these individuals were bound to clash.

Furthermore, there were multiple Four Spirits, Lord Ziwei, and the Seven Luminaries to consider.

It was understood that the Kunlun Heavenly Court would inevitably have to cede some territory to integrate with other lesser myriad worlds, considering there was only one Medium Thousand World known as the Seven Luminaries, Taiyin, and Taiyang. These needed careful management, relocating those unable to contend for top positions to different regions. The Kunlun Heavenly Court, being quite ancient, could already fill most of the original vacancies based on cultivation alone. However, selection couldn't solely rely on strength; character and merit were also crucial factors. While not wishing to disappoint these individuals, Song Lin had to bestow upon them even more prestigious titles. It finally became clear where all the esteemed ranks like King, Heavenly Venerate, and Great Emperor within the Heavenly Court originated. As the Heavenly Court advanced to a certain stage, the number of experts grew, leading to a desire for power and recognition. With a finite number of official positions, titles were distributed liberally. The fundamental issue wasn't the power of these individuals, but a shortage of lesser myriad worlds; otherwise, allowing them to govern their own small realms for amusement would suffice. Song Lin contemplated this matter at length before finally making a decision. "Summon everyone to the Palace of the Polestar," he commanded. "Understood!" Hou Yi relayed the decree to the dharma images stationed there, and shortly after, representatives from all factions convened at the Palace of the Polestar. "Hou Yi, how many lesser myriad worlds does the Kunlun Heavenly Court command?" "Fifteen," came the reply. "Excellent." Coupled with the original twelve from the Donghua Heavenly Court, this brought the total to twenty-seven. "You shall retain five, and the remainder will be integrated into the Donghua Heavenly Court. Consequently, you will be proclaimed the West Kunlun Emperor, Yaoji will be the Queen Mother, and you will jointly preside over the Medium Thousand World of West Kunlun." Though Hou Yi was somewhat bewildered, he readily agreed. "Mao Ying shall be the Nanmao Mountain Heavenly Emperor, leading the Mao Mountain Heavenly Court." "Xii Jing will be the Emperor Dong Fusang, at the helm of the Golden Crow Heavenly Court." Song Lin intended to systematically reassign titles. Given the scarcity of principal positions and his reluctance to carelessly bestow Divine Artifacts, dividing the territories was the most viable solution. With an theoretically endless lifespan and mastery of the peerless Primordial Chaos Dao, which guaranteed invincibility within the same cultivation realm, he harbored no fear of powerful factions rising to challenge him. Following the tripartite division of the peaks, the internal hierarchy of the Heavenly Court was finally delineated. The rapid expansion of the Donghua Heavenly Court had led to a situation where multiple deities vied for a single post, causing discontent and uncertainty regarding seniority and authority. If left unaddressed, the chain of command would become hopelessly entangled. Heavenly Mechanism, serving as the court's chancellor, and Shi Yinhua had been under immense pressure during this period. With the arrangements now complete, a clear path for task allocation emerged. The amalgamation of the two Heavenly Courts significantly bolstered the Donghua Heavenly Court's influence, creating an opportune moment for further expansion. In these tumultuous times, only the Donghua Heavenly Court possessed the capacity to restore order. Song Lin dispatched nine expeditionary teams, tasked with venturing into the Great Thousand World to conquer lesser or medium thousand worlds, with the primary objective of securing enough lesser myriad worlds to bring the Donghua Heavenly Court's quota to thirty-six. The number of lesser myriad worlds directly corresponded to the layers of the Medium Thousand Earth; thus, thirty-six lesser myriad worlds implied thirty-six layers in the Medium Thousand sky. Once these crucial matters were largely settled, Song Lin retreated to the Heavenly Emperor's Back Garden to commence his seclusion. He retrieved the Luoshu Tablet. This endeavor of opening a new world differed from previous attempts; it marked the first instance of controlled, directional travel.