Chapter 681: Chapter 673: The Legend of the Emperor of Eternal Life

“If I become the Primordial Dao Emperor, can I defeat the Daoist Emperor?” Xiao Lan asked the question she was most concerned about.

In the years of roaming on the Path of the Great Dao, she had witnessed too many prodigies, all of whom were merely competitors of the Daoist Emperor. She couldn’t imagine how truly powerful the Daoist Emperor was.

Gu An replied, “Whether it’s the Daoist Emperor or the Primordial Dao Emperor, it’s just a boost of destiny. None is absolutely stronger, but becoming the Primordial Dao Emperor, your future will be limitless.”

This wasn’t just idle talk from him. The Primordial Dao Emperor was a path he had forged, and he could use his power to grow infinitely stronger. Sooner or later, the Primordial Dao Emperor would surpass the Daoist Emperor.

Becoming the Primordial Dao Emperor would not only evoke Gu An’s power of the Great Dao but also allow enlightenment in Gu An’s Dao.

The name Primordial was derived from Gu An being the Primordial Dao Creation Body.

The title of Dao Emperor was simply meant to match the prestige of an Emperor. He was inspired by Ji Xiaoyu’s title of Reincarnation Dao Emperor.

One day, he would make the Primordial Dao Emperor a more formidable existence than the Daoist Emperor.

Not only his disciples could become the Primordial Dao Emperor!

Of course, that was a far-off future, as his creation of the Primordial Dao Emperor was still ongoing.

Currently, it was just in the first stage, which could attract people to the Dao.

Xiao Lan pondered for a moment and said, “Anyway, you won’t harm me; I’m willing to become the Primordial Dao Emperor. Teach me.”

Gu An smiled, waved his right hand, and Xiao Lan’s injuries instantly healed. Her mana was restored to a full state, and the entire dim world suddenly transformed back into the appearance of a Grotto Heaven.

This scene made Xiao Lan’s eyelid twitch, and she couldn’t help but ask, “Was it an Illusion Realm just now?”

“No, it was the real world, created by me.”

Gu An’s answer made Xiao Lan secretly alarmed. What level of realm was required to achieve such a degree?

“Sit down.”

Gu An lifted his robe and sat down, gesturing for Xiao Lan to sit as well.

Once Xiao Lan sat down, Gu An began to teach directly.

The Daoist Emperor requires fighting and devouring Great Dao destinies on the Emperor Road of the Great Dao. The final victor can become the Daoist Emperor.

For the Primordial Dao Emperor to rival the Daoist Emperor, it must also have an accumulation process.

Gu An did not intend to let the Dao Seekers slaughter each other like raising poisonous creatures. He thought of his Life Span Holograms, Lifespan Reincarnation, and the Innate Reincarnation Skill.

He planned to have the cultivators pursuing the Primordial Dao Emperor gain enlightenment in Reincarnation–not a personal reincarnation, but a projection of will into Reincarnation.

It would exist in reality but would ultimately be annihilated. It wouldn’t disturb the Great Dao but could absorb its true essence.

With this direction, he could better perfect it going forward.

Xiao Lan soon became engrossed in Gu An’s teachings. The Grotto Heaven remained calm, with a serene beauty undisturbed by time.

…

In the Misty Immortal Court, within a vast golden hall, hundreds of youthful cultivators gathered, and Tian Hao was among them. Many surrounded him, chatting, resembling stars arching around the moon.

“I finally got the qualification to compete for the Daoist Emperor.”

“In a million years, it’ll be our turn. Time is pressing.”

“Tian Hao is truly remarkable. He hasn’t even surpassed attaining the Free Immortal of Daoist Zang, yet he has the qualification to compete for the Daoist Emperor.”

“I heard that the ancestor values him highly.”

“Don’t be overly joyful; the road to the Daoist Emperor is arduous. We might end up killing each other.”

The disciples of the Misty Immortal Court in the hall discussed matters of the Daoist Emperor.

Tian Hao remained silent, recalling the words of the elder who announced the Daoist Emperor matter. He always felt that the elder was watching him with ill intent.

Although he had integrated into the Misty Immortal Court, he wasn’t born there, so he always had a barrier in his heart, preventing him from fully trusting anyone.

“Speaking of the Daoist Emperor, our Misty Immortal Court has produced many Daoist Emperors throughout history. Do you know which Daoist Emperor had the highest talent?”

The words of a young man in blue clothes caught the attention of many, prompting Tian Hao to turn his head.

The blue-clothed man reveled in the attention. He cleared his throat and said, “Naturally, it’s the Emperor of Eternal Life from Jinlan Immortal Mansion!”

“Born with the Immortal Emperor’s Eye, he shocked the entire Immortal Court. Perhaps unmatched talent brings misfortune; Heaven is fair, so evil exists to covet his Immortal Emperor’s Eye. Breaking into the Misty Immortal Court, it cost his parents’ lives. To protect him, the Misty Immortal Court sent him to Ling Mountain. The Emperor of Eternal Life inherited the true teachings of Ling Mountain and was the Heavenly Buddha Ancestor’s direct disciple. He was unbeatable once he embarked on the Path of the Great Dao, becoming the Daoist Emperor in an incredibly short time.”

The Emperor of Eternal Life!

The Immortal Emperor’s Eye!

Tian Hao had heard of this name, said to be a supreme genius from long ago. He had heard several seniors use the Emperor of Eternal Life to pressure talented disciples.

However, when asking about more deeds of the Emperor of Eternal Life, they were warned not to inquire too much.

The Emperor of Eternal Life seemed to be a taboo within the Misty Immortal Court.

“Why did such a powerful Emperor of Eternal Life die?” someone asked, puzzled.

The blue-clothed man mysteriously said, “He didn’t die from being killed. Even legendary Immortal Gods couldn’t do anything to him. He entered the River of Cause and Effect for his beloved. Whether he truly perished remains unknown. In fact, many ancestors within the court anticipate his return. It’s said that Ling Mountain occasionally sends disciples to the River of Cause and Effect for training, likely orchestrated by the Heavenly Buddha Ancestor. The Emperor of Eternal Life was the Heavenly Buddha Ancestor’s most cherished disciple.”

“The Heavenly Buddha Ancestor, being a supreme presence beyond the Great Thousand World, still longs for the Emperor of Eternal Life. Imagine his extraordinary talent?”

At these words, the surrounding disciples nodded in agreement, beginning to fantasize about the Emperor of Eternal Life.

Even Tian Hao couldn’t help but wonder about the elegance of the Emperor of Eternal Life.

“Wait, how do you know so much?” a female disciple suddenly asked, prompting everyone to look at the blue-clothed man with odd expressions.

Those who knew the blue-clothed man felt even more puzzled.

The blue-clothed man maintained a smile, though it became increasingly eerie.

“Because I’ve met him and assisted him!”

The blue-clothed man said proudly, making those around him have even stranger expressions.

Tian Hao sensed something and frowned, silently retreating.

Suddenly, the blue-clothed man exploded into a black mist, quickly spreading out, causing surrounding disciples to retreat while holding their magic artifacts defensively.

“Little ones, I am the Profound Demon Emperor under the Emperor of Eternal Life. I am also a Daoist Emperor. Today, only one among you can survive, and the survivor will have the qualification to compete for the Daoist Emperor!”

The voice of the blue-clothed man resounded, but his tone turned chilling.

Rumble—-

The entire palace began to tremble, and Tian Hao’s expression changed dramatically as he felt an overwhelming suppression from outside the hall.

They had no way to escape!

What was going on?

Was it an enemy invasion or an arrangement by the Misty Immortal Court?

Tian Hao took out his three Dao Treasures and watched the black mist vigilantly, faintly catching the silhouette of someone walking within it.