Chapter 988: Chapter 708: The Sun and Moon Perish, but I Remain Undying; Heaven and Earth Decay, but I Remain Immortal
"Unlimited resurrection times..."
Fifth Realm of Physical Body, Mortal, Undying, Immortal... and the elusive Saint.
Lu Chenzhou had reached the pinnacle of ancient times, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Dragon Emperor and the three great Dragon Kings.
Like the "Martial God Spear," the "Withered and Flourishing Immortal Body" could be considered a prototype of a Great Power Method.
In terms of technique, it was definitely at the Great Power level. After all, even the three Dragon Kings only birthed an Immortal Body after attaining Great Power.
But constrained by Lu Chenzhou’s Dao Level, not yet mastering Dao, the technique was too refined to be a true Great Power Method.
As the Dharma Body advanced, the divine skill it nurtured, "Devouring Heaven and Earth," also advanced to quasi-Great Divine Power.
In a single thought, Lu Chenzhou transformed into endless dust particles, merging into this black hole.
His physical body had become the smallest material unit in this universe; there was no space left for destruction.
Thus, to kill Lu Chenzhou in the conventional physical sense was impossible.
Even a True God couldn’t do it.
The reason the Dragon Emperor died was that Lord Toad’s Causality Dao directly affected metaphysical aspects such as the mind, will, and soul.
Ordinary Divine beings couldn’t defeat the Dragon Kings, but they also couldn’t be killed.
Nobody on the Demigod Level could hope to kill a Dragon King.
This is immortality!
The sun and moon might perish, but I remain undying; Heaven and Earth might wither, but I remain immortal!
The terrifying gravity of the black hole was like a gentle breeze to Lu Chenzhou.
Suddenly, Lu Chenzhou thought of a question.
"Wait, the Dragon Emperor said that to become immortal, one must transcend the Immortal Body Tribulation; where is my tribulation? Could it be the black hole itself?"
He had already attained immortality and hadn’t seen any tribulation.
Lu Chenzhou no longer thought much about it; becoming immortal was sufficient.
"I should be able to leave the black hole now."
While in particle form, the black hole’s gravity still constrained Lu Chenzhou, but much less so.
He should be able to leave as long as he flows against it.
With this thought, he asked the void, "I would like to borrow the Bright Moon Sword."
The long-silent voice spoke, "Congratulations, I never expected someone would attain immortality after ancient times... The Bright Moon Sword is at the deepest point of the Primordial Origin Point; if you need it, retrieve it yourself. However, the deeper region contains the original chaotic power of the universe’s Heaven and Earth Creation. Even an Immortal Body risks being assimilated by chaos upon entering rashly. Know that immortality is not absolute invincibility; there are still means capable of killing, such as the Cause and Effect Dao and a few True God methods, which can kill immortals. The chaotic power at the origin point is of True God Level."
"I understand."
For other immortals, chaotic power might be insurmountable.
But Lu Chenzhou cultivated chaos.
He also wished to test whether this chaotic power could help him break through to Ninth Rank in Chaos Dao.
He roamed in the Primordial Origin Point, endless chaotic Qi Flow striking him.
Chaotic Dao Essence spread around him, resisting and perceiving simultaneously.
The Martial Arts Tree’s elevation speed noticeably quickened.
"It’s feasible!" Lu Chenzhou rejoiced.
He considered using the Primordial Origin Point as his retreat to achieve Breakthrough Nine.
The only drawback was not knowing how time passed in the origin point compared to the outside world.
In other regions of the black hole, it’s clearly much slower than outside.
In the center of the Chaos Ocean, a crescent moon hung high, a uniquely shaped sword.
On the sword’s blade, a female fairy with a cold demeanor sat casually, moonlight spilled on her cheek, presumably the sword’s artifact spirit.
"Thanks, Senior, I will not be courteous." Lu Chenzhou reached out and grasped the sword, abrupt changes ensued, as the fairy’s face suddenly altered, her mouth cracked open showing rotten black teeth, her figure hunched over and grew spikes, transforming into a monster attacking Lu Chenzhou.
The Mystic Sky Shield automatically protected Lu Chenzhou.
But the monster suddenly tore it apart, instantly breaching the defense and diving into Lu Chenzhou’s body with a swish.
"Hahaha, this God will have an Immortal Body as my flesh now."
An evil intention directly descended upon Lu Chenzhou’s Spiritual World, attempting to crush his will.
"Human, surrender to me!"
Lu Chenzhou’s heart sank, confused.
In the previous voice, he hadn’t felt any malice; why had it suddenly changed?
He didn’t panic; with his current spiritual means, a high-ranking Demigod dreaming of body seizing him was ludicrous.
Standing on the World Tree Peak, he unleashed the Prisoner Demon Hand, unstoppable.
Lagu laughed wildly, claws tearing the hand apart, rushing with lightning speed, pitch-black thunder power surged.
But the mighty Golden Light Ocean swept, throwing him far away.
Lagu’s expression changed, "Prisoner Demon Hand and Boundless Golden Light... what is your relationship with Blue Mountain?"
He had just awakened and saw a young man with an Immortal Body wandering under his nose.
He had been trapped in the black hole’s depths too long, leaving only a residual thought entangled with Hong’s will.
Through prolonged entanglement, they had become one, indistinguishable, like two personas of one person.
His power was strong, but his will wasn’t as tenacious as Hong’s.
Most of the time, Hong had the upper hand.
But occasionally, when Hong had a spiritual flaw, he would seize the opportunity, taking control.
He didn’t know who Lu Chenzhou was, only wished to escape here.
He hurriedly initiated body seizing, unaware Lu Chenzhou was so troublesome.
Boom, boom... Prisoner Demon Great Divine Skill bombarded frantically as if for free.
"Don’t... don’t kill me, killing me means killing Hong!" Lagu howled.
Lu Chenzhou remained unmoved, immune to threats.
A residual willpower, how strong could it be? It was soon destroyed by his own will.
Two torrents of Dao Essence intertwined, flowing into the Martial Arts Tree, allowing it to reach the Eighth Rank Peak level.
[You have seized Great Divine Power·Black Thunder God]
[You have seized Great Divine Power·Hug Bright Moon]
Lu Chenzhou looked at the two divine powers appearing in his mind and murmured:
"I knew it, why there hasn’t been a great tribulation upon becoming immortal, turns out it’s waiting for me here... I suppose I’ve helped Senior Hong find relief."
"Black Thunder God, a thunder element great divine power, has decent power, extremely malicious, capable of polluting everything."
"Hug Bright Moon, a sword dao great divine power, paired with the Bright Moon Sword, can unleash sword dao attacks comparable to Hong Sword Immortal."
He looked at the introduction of Martial Arts Tree, exceedingly delighted.
In this way, he can also be a part of the God Slaying Sword Formation, increasing the hope of killing the three demigods.
"Unknowingly, I’ve become a sword dao expert... destiny sure is tricky."
Lu Chenzhou put away the Bright Moon Sword, a weak intent surged into his mind.
[Thank you... I can finally leave this place.]
The voice reappeared.
Lu Chenzhou showed joy, asking: "Senior? You aren’t dead?"
"After entering Black Star, knowing my physical body couldn’t endure, I hid a trace of residual soul in the Bright Moon Sword, merging it with the artifact spirit... After my physical body and Lagu’s were annihilated, our consciousness intertwined under the power of Black Star, becoming one, thus creating two personalities. I’ve long wished for liberation for the next life, but Lagu sought resurrection and waited within Black Star for some hapless soul to enter."
"I understand now."
Lu Chenzhou originally felt some guilt, now relieved.
Along the way, Lu Chenzhou and Hong Sword Immortal discussed the current state of the Three Thousand Worlds, the sword immortal sighed deeply.
"The Divine Court’s defeat was so complete... luckily, backup plans were activated too, which one are you part of? Chi Ji God? Candle Dragon God?"
The sword immortal suddenly asked, leaving Lu Chenzhou at a loss.
"I don’t know either." Lu Chenzhou had been guessing the origin of the Martial Arts Tree.
He considered Divine Court’s creation, but the Martial Arts Tree’s ranking was too high, unlike something they could achieve.
Could the mighty who created the Martial Arts Tree be obliterated by the stars?
Yet the Divine Court is the spokesperson for Great Cosmic Will, the highest authority in this universe.
If not Divine Court, then who?
Various great powers? That seems even less likely.
Ultimately, Lu Chenzhou decided not to dwell on this question, treating the Martial Arts Tree as his "talent."
Across the myriad realms, there are always powerful beings unfairly blessed with talents.
Perhaps, he is that blessed one.
"Whew, finally departed."
Lu Chenzhou turned to look at the black hole.
The experiences here are truly fascinating.
If given the chance, he would return.
He felt that the mysteries of Chaos Dao lie within.
He opened the Candle Dragon Order, looking at the Eternal Immortal’s note.
"Three years have already passed?"
...
Mystic Sky Realm.
Mine.
"Kill!"
Cultivator army of Mystic Sky Alliance is battling a group of red-feathered birdmen, the battlefield akin to a meat grinder.
Every day, many people perish.
"Damn it, these birdmen are like never-ending foes."
"Finally witness the might of demigods."
"Wonder where the Alliance Hierarch is at this moment."
At this moment, everyone misses Lu Chenzhou immensely.
Only then can they truly feel how much pressure Lu Chenzhou alone withstands.
If not for the Alliance Hierarch and Kunxu’s top-level experts preemptively killing ten demigods, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"We must retake the mine! Wait for my mentor, my mentor will surely come!"
Now, Luo Shan is even more mature and stable, exuding powerful energy.
Not long ago, he successfully broke through seven, becoming Tianxia’s 211th Heavenly Realm Martial Artist.
He is the third person after Dragon King and Lu Chenzhou to achieve Breakthrough Seven in a century, shocking the Three Thousand Worlds.
Since the start of the demon monster chaos, he has slain over a handful of Demon Venerables, while continuing to grow swiftly.
The demon monsters have indeed launched many assassination attempts on him, all narrowly and safely overcome.
As the child of destiny in Mystic Sky Realm, he won’t perish so easily.
"General Luo, we can’t withstand any longer, we must retreat... the red-clothed demigod’s power spreads like a virus, more brothers are getting infected, if we don’t retreat to Tianxia, we’ll all perish here." One Great Commander looked at the ground covered with comrades’ remains, sighed helplessly.
Luo Shan deeply inhaled, looking at the collapsing legion.
"We can’t retreat, we’ve already lost one-third of the world, we can’t lose Mystic Sky."
A projection appeared, it was Eternal Immortal.
"Luo Shan, come back first, the red-clothed demigod’s avatar is about to descend upon Mystic Sky, you mustn’t be in trouble."
Luo Shan also holds potential to quickly become a Great Power, Eternal Immortal intends to preserve him.
Not to mention, Luo Shan is Lu Chenzhou’s disciple.
"Okay, I’ll return." Luo Shan led the army towards the Eastern Extreme Border Tower.
"Think you can leave, too late... Tut tut, if I can kill the third innate human of the present age, Lu Chenzhou would be livid upon knowing."
A red-clothed figure tore apart the boundary barrier, descended abruptly, with the Blood River Vehicle rolling in, tainting everything.
"Try touching a single hair of my disciple." A faint voice reverberated throughout Mystic Sky.