kingnovel Chapter 1217 The Forbidden Land of No Form
Chapter 1217 The Forbidden Land of No Form
Eight thousand years beyond the Yuanjin Immortal Kingdom, the chaotic currents of the Yuanxu Sea surged ceaselessly, like a pot of boiling ink. Suspended within this sea was a vast immortal kingdom nearly twice the size of the Yuanjin Immortal Kingdom. The entire kingdom was enveloped in a dense, almost tangible, purple spiritual aura. As this aura flowed, it seemed as if billions of purple stars were rising and falling within it, their starlight scattering and dyeing the surrounding chaos a dreamlike purple. From afar, it resembled a giant purple star stretching across the chaos, radiating an overwhelming aura capable of suppressing the four seas and eight wastelands, even causing the raging turbulent currents of the Yuanxu to swerve around it.
This is the Purple Extreme Immortal Kingdom, which was personally established by the Purple Extreme Immortal King. It has been passed down for eighty million cosmic eras and ranks fifty-third among the sixty-eight immortal kingdoms in the Southern Heaven Domain. Its power and foundation are much stronger than those of the Yuan Jin Immortal Kingdom, which ranks sixty-second.
At the heart of the Purple Extreme Immortal Kingdom, the Purple Star Immortal Palace stands high above the nine heavens. Its walls, forged from millennia-old purple-gold crystal, shimmer brilliantly under the celestial light. Star bells hang from its eaves, their clear, celestial sounds soothing even in still air, calming the soul and cleansing the heart. Deep within the palace lies the Purple Star Immortal Hall, its ceiling inlaid with 365 exquisite star gems, precisely simulating the trajectories of the celestial constellations, constantly drawing upon the power of the stars to infuse the hall with a continuous stream of stellar energy.
The Purple Extreme Immortal King sat regally on his throne, carved from amethyst dragon jade, in the center of the hall. The jade was warm and translucent, with a faint dragon aura swirling within it. His features were handsome, his face carrying an innate arrogance, as if nothing in the world mattered to him. He wore a purple royal robe embroidered with the sun, moon, and stars, the hem of which shimmered with a faint purple-gold immortal light. His aura was supremely noble, as if he were born superior to all. The surrounding air seemed to freeze before him; any living being that stepped into this hall would involuntarily feel awe and want to bow down in submission.
Not far from the Purple Extreme Immortal King stood an old man dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe. He appeared to be in his early sixties, with a gaunt face and an ethereal aura. A light mist surrounded him, yet he remained bowed, his posture extremely respectful, not daring to overstep the bounds in the slightest.
This old man is the Tai Xuan Immortal Lord, a ninth-tier peak Quasi-Immortal King who is only one step away from the Eternal Realm. He is one of the top five strongest people in the Ziwei Immortal Kingdom and the most trusted right-hand man of the Ziwei Immortal King.
At this moment, the Tai Xuan Immortal Lord had a solemn expression as he reported the news of the Yuan Jin Immortal King's fall to the Zi Ji Immortal King in detail. His voice was filled with undisguised tremor, and even the clouds around him were trembling slightly.
"Da da da..."
The Purple Immortal King gently tapped his fingers on the armrest of his throne, the knuckles striking the warm, smooth amethyst dragon jade, producing a crisp, rhythmic sound that was exceptionally clear in the silent hall. His brows gradually furrowed, and the composure he had displayed in his deep purple eyes was replaced by a hint of solemnity and worry, even a trace of barely perceptible fear, like a drop of ink falling into pure amethyst.
He and Immortal King Yuan Jin were old acquaintances. He knew the depth of the other's cultivation and the foundation of his immortal kingdom all too well. Although Immortal King Yuan Jin was only a late-stage first-order Eternal Immortal King, in his immortal kingdom, with the advantage of the terrain and other life-saving trump cards, even if a second-order Eternal Immortal King came to his door, it would be difficult for him to get away unscathed, let alone give Immortal King Yuan Jin no chance to escape.
"To be able to do this, the person who made the move is very likely a third-tier Eternal Immortal King, or even... stronger." The Purple Extreme Immortal King paused in his fingertips, his heart filled with shock.
"I wonder if that mysterious Immortal King simply has a personal grudge against old man Yuan Jin, or if he has other motives?"
If it's the former, it's fine; once the grudge is settled, there won't be any more trouble. But if it's the latter, the consequences are unpredictable; if he's not careful, he might even face the risk of death.
If even the Immortal King Yuan Jin couldn't withstand it, the outcome wouldn't be much better for him either. After all, he was only a first-order perfected Eternal Immortal King. Even if he used all his trump cards, he could only contend with a third-order early-stage Eternal Immortal King at most.
"I must prepare early, lest I regret it later." The Purple Extreme Immortal King's heart tightened, and a resolute glint flashed in his eyes. He absolutely could not just sit and wait for death.
The next second...
The Purple Extreme Immortal King turned his gaze to the Supreme Profound Immortal Lord below and said, "Supreme Profound."
"Your old minister is here." The Immortal Master Tai Xuan hurriedly bowed and replied, bending even lower.
"You will personally lead the team to secretly investigate the truth behind the fall of Immortal King Yuanjin, especially the origin, cultivation level, and style of the mysterious Immortal King who made the move." Immortal King Ziji's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty. "Remember, you must be extremely careful and cautious. You must not offend that mysterious Immortal King. If your whereabouts are exposed, retreat immediately. Do not be greedy for credit."
"Your humble servant obeys the decree."
Madam Xuanxian accepted the order in a deep voice, not daring to slack off in the slightest. After respectfully bowing to the Ziwei Immortal King, her figure transformed into a stream of light and headed out of the Ziwei Immortal Palace, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
Watching the Immortal Lord Tai Xuan leave, the Immortal King Zi Ji slowly rose, stood with his hands behind his back in the hall, and looked out at the purple sky outside the hall, lost in thought: "For safety's sake, it would be best if I found a place to lay low for a while."
As long as he, the Immortal King, doesn't encounter any unexpected events, their Purple Extreme Immortal Kingdom won't face much turmoil. Even if the entire country is destroyed, he can rebuild an Immortal Kingdom.
On the other hand, once he, the Immortal King, dies, it will only be a matter of time before their Purple Extreme Immortal Kingdom is destroyed. When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter, and all forces will flock to it and divide it up.
Just like the Yuanjin Immortal Kingdom, it is only because they have not yet figured out the thoughts of the mysterious Immortal King. Once it is confirmed that the mysterious Immortal King has no interest in the Yuanjin Immortal Kingdom, that will be the day when the Yuanjin Immortal Kingdom is devoured.
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Fifteen thousand years beyond the Yuanjin Immortal Kingdom, amidst the chaotic currents of the Yuanxu Sea, stands a vast immortal kingdom even larger than the Ziji Immortal Kingdom. The entire kingdom appears to be formed from countless towering divine mountains, their slopes shrouded in a thick, earthen-yellow immortal mist. Within this mist, the roars of colossal dragon-shaped beasts echo, emanating a powerful, oppressive aura that seems to suppress the heavens and earth. This is none other than the Divine Mountain Immortal Kingdom, ranked thirty-sixth in the Southern Heaven Domain.
Its foundation and power far surpass those of the Purple Extreme Immortal Kingdom. It was personally established by the Second-Order Eternal Immortal King, Divine Mountain Immortal King. In addition, there is a First-Order Eternal Immortal King—Mysterious Mountain Immortal King.
In the central part of the Divine Mountain Immortal Kingdom, the Myriad Mountains Immortal Palace stands 90,000 ren high in the sky. The palace walls are cast from divine iron stone that has been used for hundreds of millions of years, and are covered with ancient runes such as "Suppressing the Mountain" and "Stabilizing the Earth." Each rune seems to resonate with the earth, exuding an aura of indestructibility. In the Myriad Ren Hall at the deepest part of the Immortal Palace, the beams and pillars are all made of whole pieces of star jade, and the floor is paved with earth spirit marrow that can absorb immortal power. Walking on it, one can clearly feel the heavy pulse from the earth's core.
The Divine Mountain Immortal King, clad in dark blue stone armor, sat on the throne at the very top. He was about ten thousand feet tall, almost touching the roof of the palace. His face was rugged, his beard was as thick as needles, and his hair was casually draped over his shoulders. Although he was somewhat unkempt, every move he made carried a heavy power that suppressed everything, as if he himself was an ancient and unchanging divine mountain, capable of suppressing all demons and monsters.
To his lower left was a slightly smaller Immortal King's Throne, upon which sat a middle-aged man in rock armor whose face bore a five or six-point resemblance to the Divine Mountain Immortal King. Although his immortal armor was not as magnificent as the Divine Mountain Immortal King's rock armor, it was still covered with fine earth-elemental runes. The aura emanating from him was in no way inferior to that of the late-stage first-order Eternal Immortal King, Yuan Jin. He was none other than the second Immortal King of the Divine Mountain Immortal Kingdom—the Xuan Mountain Immortal King, and also the Divine Mountain Immortal King's most beloved eldest son.
At this moment, both father and son wore solemn expressions, their brows furrowed. The air in the hall seemed to solidify, oppressively heavy, making it hard to breathe. The communication jade slip on the table still emitted a faint spiritual light. The words "Immortal King Yuan Jin has fallen" were branded onto the jade surface like a mark, or like chaotic divine mountains, pressing down on their hearts, making it difficult for them to breathe.
"Xuanshan, who do you think this mysterious Immortal King is?" After a full half-hour of silence, Immortal King Shenshan broke the silence in the hall. His voice was like two giant rocks colliding, with a dull echo that reverberated throughout the hall for a long time. "Is he one of the third-tier Immortal Kings in my Southern Heaven Domain, or an Immortal King who has broken in from another Dao Domain?"
Xuanshan Immortal King pondered for a moment, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest of his throne, and said in a deep voice, "Father, in my opinion, it is more likely that he is an outsider Immortal King. I know that old man Yuan Jin quite well. Although he is narrow-minded, he is always cautious in his actions and would never dare to provoke someone he cannot afford to offend. He knows most of the third-tier Eternal Immortal Kings in the Southern Heaven Domain. Even if there are conflicts, they are all minor squabbles and would not escalate to the point of death."
“Xuanshan, you’re right.” The Divine Mountain Immortal King nodded slowly, his rough hands stroking his bushy beard, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. “A third-tier Eternal Immortal King from outside… the situation in my Southern Heaven Domain is likely to change. I just don’t know if this change will be a blessing or a curse for my Divine Mountain Immortal Kingdom?”
After a pause, the Immortal King of Divine Mountain's tone became solemn: "Xuanshan, pass down the order that all the men in the clan should behave themselves recently and not leave the territory of the Immortal Kingdom unless it is absolutely necessary."
"Your subject understands!" Immortal King Xuanshan respectfully rose. "Father, rest assured, your subject will have Ming Shi keep an eye on them. If anyone dares to leave the Immortal Kingdom without cause, your subject will punish them severely without leniency!"
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As the years passed, the news of the fall of Immortal King Yuanjin spread rapidly throughout the entire Southern Heaven Domain, like a drop of ink falling into clear water.
Apart from the Immortal Kingdom of Xuanzhen, which has a third-order Eternal Immortal King, the Immortal Kings of the other fifty-eight "great" Immortal Kingdoms in the Southern Heaven Domain are all shrouded in gloom. In particular, the first-order Eternal Immortal Kings who are adjacent to the Yuanjin Immortal Kingdom are on tenterhooks, fearing that they might suffer the same fate as the Yuanjin Immortal King.
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Another century has quietly passed.
Hongmeng Immortal Palace, Hongmeng Grand Hall.
Inside the hall, amidst swirling clouds and the ethereal purple aura, lay a chessboard carved from the Primordial Stone of Chaos. Black and white pieces were intertwined on the board, each piece seemingly containing a miniature world within itself. With each move, the rumble of the Great Dao could be faintly heard, as if depicting the trajectory of the universe's birth and death.
Su Mo sat cross-legged on one side of the chessboard, a white piece between his fingers, his gaze calmly fixed on the game. Opposite him sat a man dressed in a black and white yin-yang robe, with a thin face and an air of seven or eight parts similarity to the Xuanzhen Immortal King, except that he lacked the shrewdness of the Xuanzhen Immortal King and had a more wooden expression.
Furthermore, this person's aura was much weaker than that of the Xuanzhen Immortal King, and they were not even on the same level. He could barely reach the threshold of the first-order Eternal Immortal King.
This person was none other than an incarnation of the Immortal King Xuanzhen.
Over the course of the two eras, with the Xuanzhen Immortal King setting aside his pride and deliberately befriending him, Su Mo and he became acquainted through a series of misunderstandings and developed a certain level of friendship.
"Snapped!"
The avatar of the Xuanzhen Immortal King picked up a dark-colored chess piece and gently placed it on the star point in the lower right corner of the chessboard. Instantly, the situation in that area changed dramatically. The previously stalemate gave way to a fierce killing move, with a hint of encirclement and annihilation of the white pieces. He looked up at Su Mo, his tone cautiously probing: "Fellow Daoist Su Mo, there is still one more era to go, which is the day the Wuxiang Forbidden Land opens. I wonder if you would be interested in going?"
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