Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 895: Mysterious Immortal Mountain

An Immortal Mountain materialized without warning.

Upon it resided an aura of Laws, distinctly alien to Earth Star's very nature.

Such an anomaly had never surfaced in the preceding hundreds of reincarnation cycles.

Taishang Laojun narrowed his gaze upon the emergent Immortal Mountain, a glint of delight suddenly blooming within his eyes:

"Could this be the very variable my master has been searching for all this time?"

The Immortal Mountain stood in majestic grandeur, enveloped by swirling clouds and mist. Through the haze, one could faintly discern verdant, tiered peaks and ridges, with Spiritual Trees and Herbs growing in lush abundance. Everything about it exuded a vibrant life force, a stark contrast to the stagnant, lifeless environment of Earth Star.

Within its bounds, Flying Birds and Running Beasts roamed freely. The creatures bore a resemblance to the demonic beasts of Earth Star: three-tailed red foxes darted through the foliage, Peng birds with wings that shimmered like metal soared across the heavens, and peculiar horned beasts covered in scales drank from the streams.

These beings were no mere phantoms.

Taishang Laojun clearly observed a spiritual beast, akin to a qilin but possessing wings, cautiously twitching its ears and emitting a low, rumbling growl in his direction. The sound was laced with both bewilderment and a clear warning.

Adorning the mountainside, the faint outlines of ancient ruins could be perceived.

Though the pavilions and terraces were now decrepit, their former magnificence was still palpable.

The architectural fashion remarkably echoed Earth Star's cultivation civilization. Runes etched onto pillars and corridors pulsed with a soft golden luminescence, as if whispering secrets from an otherworldly realm.

"Whether it is real or merely an illusion, this old Taoist shall ascertain its truth through probing!"

Taishang Laojun uttered softly, his mind whirring with contemplation.

He extended a single finger, and the ten-thousand-zhang Law Manifestation looming behind him mirrored the action, raising its palm.

A colossal palm, reaching towards the sky and carrying the might to rend the very fabric of the void, descended slowly towards the Immortal Mountain.

Boom—!

Where the palm's wind swept through, space fractured, revealing abyssal rifts of pure blackness.

However, just as the immense palm was on the verge of brushing against the Immortal Mountain's periphery—

An unseen barrier abruptly materialized, its surface shimmering with countless faint golden runes.

Before the palm's force could make contact, two of these runes suddenly converged.

Then—

Swoosh!

A beam of faint golden Sword Qi burst forth from the coalesced runes, instantly bisecting the Law Manifestation's palm.

Crack!

The palm of the Law Manifestation was cleaved as if struck by the universe's sharpest blade. All five fingers were cleanly severed at their base, dissolving into motes of golden light that vanished into the air. The edge of the cut was flawlessly smooth, leaving no trace of resistance.

Witnessing this, the assembled Immortals gasped in collective astonishment.

Laojun, an existence at the Sage level, whose Dao was long considered unassailable, yet here was Sword Qi capable of severing his Law Manifestation?

What could possibly be the origin of this mysterious Immortal Mountain?

Taishang Laojun's pupils constricted infinitesimally, yet he refused to concede it was beyond his capabilities.

He began forming hand seals with both hands, drawing upon the Dao Rhythms of Heaven and Earth. Swiftly, a colossal millstone materialized within the void—its upper surface reflecting the heavens, its base anchored to the earth's principles, the Dual Energies of Yin and Yang circulating within its depths, emitting a profound, thunderous resonance.

This construct, the "Heaven and Earth Millstone," was a creation born from his profound understanding of the Laws governing the Cycle of Reincarnation, and it was precisely the ultimate move intended to obliterate Chen Huaian.

Boom—!

The millstone descended with deliberate slowness. As it moved, it caused rules to disintegrate and all existence to dissolve into nothingness.

Yet the Immortal Mountain remained utterly unyielding, standing tall as ever.

That subtle golden barrier didn't even flutter. The instant the Heaven and Earth Millstone made contact, it dissolved silently, much like snow meeting the sun, and even the Dao Rhythms it contained were completely consumed.

"This..."

"How is this possible!"

The Immortals of Lingxiao were utterly bewildered.

An unsettling apprehension began to creep through the assembled deities.

Although Taishang Laojun maintained a facade of calm, his heart churned with profound disbelief.

He turned his gaze towards the Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian, who had been observing the unfolding events silently: "Haotian, this mountain is profoundly bizarre. I request your assistance in testing its nature further."

Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian gave a slight nod, raising his hand and making a sweeping motion towards the distant horizon.

In but a flash, the entirety of Earth Star's sky was plunged into darkness – a sliver of the great sun's high-hanging True Fire essence had been ripped away by him. The flames coalesced, compressed, and solidified within his palm, ultimately forming a spear of fire that pierced through the heavens and the earth. Its tip blazed with incandescent white flames, fierce enough to vaporize stars.

"Go."

The spear was launched through the void, hurtling towards the Immortal Mountain along with the re-formed Heaven and Earth Millstone.

This time, two forces of immense power capable of severely damaging a major world erupted simultaneously, their brilliance bathing the entire Earth Star in light.

And yet—

The Immortal Mountain endured.

The protective barrier persisted.

Even the spiritual beasts residing within the mountains appeared unfazed by the commotion, merely glancing upwards before resuming their tasks.

Taishang Laojun and Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian exchanged a significant look, their eyes reflecting a shared gravity.

Neither dared to act rashly again, content to hover in the void and observe quietly.

Precisely at this moment, a transformation began to manifest upon the Immortal Mountain.

A multitude of faint golden, ancient runes emerged from various sections of the mountain's body. These were not static inscriptions; they shifted, merged, and intertwined as if alive, ultimately constructing an immense barrier that enveloped the entire Immortal Mountain.

Taishang Laojun settled cross-legged in the void, his eyes partially closed. His Divine Sense extended outwards like fine threads, attempting to ensnare a comparatively simpler rune. With the power of heaven and earth, he began the painstaking process of refining and deciphering it. Time slipped by, minute by minute, and to his astonishment, fine beads of sweat materialized on his temples – an almost inconceivable occurrence for an entity of his stature.

Three days and three nights elapsed before Taishang Laojun finally opened his eyes, a flicker of comprehension coupled with utter astonishment crossing his features.

"This mountain... it is a nexus of spatial folding," his voice trembled slightly, the emotion a curious blend of apprehension and excitement. "It connects to another, entirely distinct world. Even more peculiar is that this barrier possesses a consciousness – it has imposed restrictions: those at the Immortal realm and above are forbidden entry!"

He rose and addressed Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian: "This humble Taoist must personally journey to the Endless Void to report this matter to my master.

Though this Immortal Mountain cannot be taken by force, within its confines... there may lie the grand opportunity my master has long sought."

With these words, Taishang Laojun's form gradually dissolved, transforming into a wisp of green smoke that vanished into the void.

Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian remained alone in the sky, gazing down upon Earth Star, which lay scarred and ravaged by the heavenly calamities.

While he was typically indifferent to the plight of all living beings, at this moment, these billions of lives had found a purpose.

Since they served a purpose, they were permitted to live.

He slowly lifted his hand, making a grasping motion in the empty air.

Hum—!

Heaven and earth quaked. The laws governing Earth Star, thrown into disarray by the piercing of the Heaven and Earth Millstone, were forcefully re-established in order.

The eye of the storm that had raged for a century over the Eastern Sea abruptly calmed, its towering waves subsiding into gentle ripples. The melting of the ten-thousand-mile ice plains in the north ceased, and the previously rising temperatures immediately normalized. Volcanic eruptions in the south halted. In the central plains, the parched, cracked fields were nourished by a sweet rain, and withered crops visibly regained their verdant hue, sprouting new growth.

The impending apocalypse concluded in an instant, as if a pause button had been activated.

Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian's voice resonated like a mighty bell, echoing through every region of Earth Star, reaching the ears of every Ascender and living being: "An Immortal Mountain has descended into the world, holding opportunities within. All Cultivators below the Tribulation Transcendence stage are permitted to explore it. Under the guidance of the Kunlun Immortal Palace, each Ascender sect must dispatch their elite disciples into the mountain to unravel its mysteries."

His gaze penetrated the clouds, settling upon a lush Cave abode exuding abundant Spiritual Energy:

"Hua Jin the True One, I decree that you shall lead the Cultivators of the Kunlun Immortal Palace. Within three months, you are to enter the Immortal Mountain and investigate its secrets. This is the Mandate of Heaven; it shall not be defied."

As his voice faded, Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian's figure also vanished from sight.

With Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian's departure, the Immortals of Lingxiao naturally did not tarry, following suit and returning to the celestial heights of the Nine Heavens.

Amidst the resonating hum of heaven and earth, the Gate of Heaven sealed shut. The sky above became utterly clear and azure.Amidst the vast expanse, only the enigmatic Immortal Mountain persisted, serenely afloat. Its ethereal golden barrier pulsed with an unending luminescence, as if in quiet anticipation of an impending event...