Chapter 1190: Immortal Sect Emerges

Shrouding the Heavens, Chapter 1191: The Immortal Gate Appears

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The wind rose, and mist billowed. This was a mysterious small divine realm where flowing springs and divine light swayed in unison, and waterfalls danced alongside luan birds.

It was rumored that this small realm, a relic of ancient gods, had been acquired by an ancient divine dynasty and transformed into their sacred hall.

Crimson cliffs, strange rock formations, and towering peculiar peaks stood out amidst rising purple qi and hidden exotic beasts. Vast areas of lush green hillsides were enveloped in a misty glow.

In the deepest reaches lay a cluster of bone structures, enveloped in a hazy primordial light. They were massive, solid, solemn, and majestic, yet their presence was overwhelmingly oppressive.

This was the ancient hall of the Human World, a place that, since its establishment, had never been breached. It symbolized death and despair, eerie and terrifying in its essence.

A massive white skeleton lay before them. Its spine, hundreds of meters long, remained uncorrupted after tens of thousands of years, still retaining its luster. This belonged to an enormous ancient beast.

In ancient times, it was slain here, its bones sawn off to construct the palace, while its remaining spine transformed into a formation flag, guarding the area.

At the heart of these bone structures stood the Human World's most ancient hall. Impenetrably thick gray mist enveloped it, and killing intent, spanning ancient eras, emanated from it like palpable threads.

Astonishingly, it was forged from the remains of kings and saints!

Though small in scale compared to magnificent colossal palaces and incapable of housing many, its ancient desolation and murderous aura were unparalleled by any other structure.

This was the Human World's most sacred ancient hall!

The white bones glowed with a flowing luster, consisting of either the withered bones of saints or the skulls of exceptional individuals with unique physiques, presenting an exceedingly eerie and terrifying sight.

“The decaying aura of the Human World grows ever stronger,” a voice rasped. “The Path to Immortality is about to open, and the remnants of the Heavenly Court still persist in this world; they must be completely eradicated.”

A hoarse voice emerged, so old it seemed on the verge of expiring, filling the entire bone hall with an eerie chill.

“The Heavenly Court has produced a Slaughter Saint who has been searching for the location of the small divine realm. If he is not eliminated, he will surely become a grave threat,” another sinister voice replied, tinged with an aura of decay.

This was a terrifying hall, constructed from bones, its floor paved with the divine skins of ancient saints, used as carpets, which radiated a chilling luster.

“They are mere remnants, long past their peak from before the Ancient Desolation, and pose no significant threat. I have already preliminarily ascertained the location of the Village of Heaven,” the aging voice sneered coldly.

“We will quietly wait for them to successfully refine the evolution fluid, then completely eradicate them. They will simply be preparing a feast for us, bringing a heaven-defying fortune to the Human World and Hell!”

They were even older than Qiluo, their bloodlines withered, yet their combat power was terrifyingly boundless. They had proven their Dao through slaughter, specializing in slaying Saints!

“The two Old Ancestors have been in secluded cultivation for so many years. I wonder if they have made any breakthroughs. If they truly become Great Saints, who in this world would dare to oppose them?!”

“The Slaughter Ancestor's flesh and blood are almost withered, but his cultivation is astounding, unmatched throughout history. He had already reached a heaven-shattering level even before the world changed, yet sadly, that final step is too difficult to take.”

If outsiders were to hear the discussions of these two Slaughter Saints, they would be utterly horrified. The Human World and Hell were far more terrifying than people imagined, not simply guarded by just two Slaughter Saints.

“As long as Gai Jiuyou lives, the two Slaughter Ancestors will remain wary.”

Above them, there were actually two more Slaughter Ancestors who, even before the world changed, could already look down upon all living beings. However, their lifespans were withered, so they generally would not make a move.

It was precisely these two who had once tracked the Old Madman, nearly intervening in secret, but ultimately restrained themselves.

“To eliminate the Heavenly Court remnants, the two Old Ancestors would likely disdain to act. If we offer that precious liquid to extend their lifespans, it could provide them with some relief.”

Those were two Ancient Saints unwilling to move an inch, having lived for an impossibly long time!

“Gai Jiuyou has lived too long, but he should be close to passing away…” the eerie words echoed within the ancient divine dynasty's hall.

“No one in the world can find the small divine realm, so you can rest assured and completely decimate the Village of Heaven. Supreme Solar Bodies, prodigies, heaven-gifted talents — all will become the withered bones that pile up within this very hall.”

In recent days, the outside world had been in an uproar. The expeditionary scouting army had departed for the Eternal Main Star, and after many days, no news had arrived.

Meanwhile, Sages from beyond the domain occasionally appeared, unsettling the Big Dipper Starfield, where a great storm could erupt at any moment.

Suddenly, a terrifying aura swept across the land, emanating from beyond the heavens. Mortals felt only a sudden tremor in their hearts; even if they sensed it, they could discern nothing.

Even Ancient Saints blanched, their souls trembling. Something monumental must have happened, and some quickly shot into the sky.

“The Path to Immortality has opened!”

At that instant, a shocking message surged from beyond the domain, rattling the entire Big Dipper!

“What, the Immortal Path has appeared? It... it really exists, and it appeared today?!”

This was undoubtedly explosive news. All Saints grew restless, and the myriad races erupted in excitement. Many masters soared towards the extra-domain battlefield.

It arrived so suddenly, catching everyone unprepared. Many powerful individuals cried out, tearing open space, and rushed to the scene.

“Why is it beyond the domain, not on the ancient star…”

Some harbored doubts, but they could not afford to hesitate. Opportunities were fleeting; only by making decisive choices could they hope to gain anything.

This was an explosive day!

The appearance of the Path to Immortality made it almost unbelievable.

“Is it a rumor or a conspiracy?”

“How could this be? Wasn't it supposed to appear on the Big Dipper ancient star?”

Even those with doubts couldn't afford to linger; they rushed to the scene to verify and understand everything thoroughly.

People went mad; all Saints set off!

Even those who were not Saints, cultivators from various races, could not hold back. Their hearts surging with excitement, they followed their patriarchs.

The people of the Village of Heaven were naturally alarmed as well, rushing towards the outer domain. Even the Slaughter Saint Qiluo temporarily left the Mother Qi Cauldron of All Things to witness the spectacle firsthand.

“It's truly an Immortal Gate, but sadly, no one can enter. It flickers unstably, appearing and disappearing intermittently in the outer domain!” the early-arriving cultivators excitedly discussed.

Ye Fan and his companions arrived. After two days of pursuit, they finally discovered traces of an immortal presence: an ethereal Immortal Gate, hazy and serene, unapproachable even by Ancient Saints.

It moved too fast, like a dream or an illusion, piercing through the starry sky in an instant, traversing ancient and modern times in a flash.

“Have you sensed it? The misty glow it emanates is likely immortal qi. Even from this distance, it compels Saints to prostrate themselves in worship!”

This was a grand spectacle; people used various means to approach.

“This is a divine gate, very unstable. Where exactly does it lead? Is it truly connected to the Immortal Realm?”

“Someone went in, someone succeeded! An old Saint King of the Primordial King Clan rushed into the Immortal Gate!” someone cried out, utterly astonished.

A cry of surprise emanated from within the Immortal Gate, followed by hearty laughter, before the luminous gate swiftly vanished.

People were in a frenzy, chasing after its traces, but no matter what, they couldn't find it again.

Two days later, the Immortal Gate reappeared. The old patriarch of the Fire Mountain Cave pursued it with an Ancient Emperor Weapon, but the gate seemed to possess sentience, vanishing instantly and narrowly evading him.

“Haha…” A Saint King from the Hun Tian Clan plunged in, emitting incredibly joyous laughter from within, as if he had discovered the most exhilarating thing.

“It really connects to the Immortal Realm, otherwise why would they be so joyful?”

The heroes were invigorated, their eyes red with fervor. They vied for the Immortal Gate, searching for this intermittently appearing and disappearing portal in the outer domain.

“This is a crack in the Immortal Realm, a sign that the Path to Immortality is about to open. It truly connects to the Immortal Realm!” roared the old patriarch of Blood Phoenix Mountain.

As soon as this news spread, the outer domain completely erupted.

In ancient times, an Ancient Emperor had speculated that when the Path to Immortality opened, terrifying immortal energy fluctuations would inevitably appear, first piercing through the barriers between the two realms.

During this period, some small cracks in the Immortal Realm were bound to appear, and these could also lead to the Immortal Realm.

“If this is not an Immortal Gate, then it is a portal left behind by primordial gods, leading to a supreme chaotic divine land. Its master has been dead for countless ages, and now it has reopened. The wisps of aura emanating from it are too mysterious; they might be divine qi!”

A second conjecture emerged, as such events had occurred in ancient times: whoever could enter would certainly gain a great fortune.

People's eyes turned bloodshot, and they all erupted in commotion. Whether it was an Immortal Gate or a chaotic divine land, it promised immense fortune; whoever could enter might ascend to unimaginable heights in a single step.

Conflict was naturally unavoidable. Whenever this divine gate appeared, a great storm would inevitably ensue, leading to numerous bloody incidents!

However, after many days, only three people succeeded in entering, all of whom were Saint Kings; the others could not contend.

“It's out, it appeared again!”

Amidst shouts and life-or-death struggles, a group of people rushed forward, vying for the right to enter the Immortal Path.

Ye Fan was horrified. Was this a preview before the Path to Immortality truly opened? What kind of great battles would unfold in the future? This single mysterious portal alone had already caused a bloody conflict in the outer domain.

Ordinary cultivators were simply inadequate; they turned into blood mist upon approach, and even Saints were severely wounded.

“Unbelievable… one can truly ascend and become an immortal! This is immortal qi, my physique is transforming!” an Ancient Clan Saint King exclaimed in surprise, having successfully seized the Immortal Gate.

Hearing him say this, many people's doubts vanished, and they wildly attacked, wishing to follow him in.

However, as the Saint King rapidly blurred, the Immortal Gate instantly disappeared, leaving people with only regret.

“A fourth person! Four peerless masters have already entered; we still have a chance!” the crowd buzzed excitedly.

On the tenth day, wisps of immortal qi reappeared in the outer starry sky. This time, the conflict was even more tragic, with blood staining the heavens beyond.

“It truly is the Immortal Realm, so magnificent and grand! I saw… oh my god, a real Immortal Phoenix! It possesses the aura of longevity; before it, I feel like an ant!”

A Saint King was profoundly shocked, unable to suppress his cries of astonishment.

People went mad with fervor. The Path to Immortality had been the dream of countless generations; even ancient Great Emperors could not enter, yet now, they might be able to break in!

Opportunities were scarce, and no one knew when the Immortal Gate would close; thus, people frantically vied for it.

“Farewell, I am entering the Immortal Realm.” This was a Saint King from the Daluo Clan, quite sentimental. He took one last look back before beginning to step forward.

However, an anomaly occurred: two nearly transparent phantoms silently appeared before the Immortal Gate, striking forward simultaneously.

“Pfft!”

The Tianluo Clan Saint King screamed tragically. He was unable to dodge or resist and was instantly killed.

“Who are these people? How can they silently approach a Saint King so closely? How immensely powerful must their cultivation be?”

Everyone was shaken.

Clearly, the two phantoms had been subtly following the Daluo Clan Saint King all along, hidden and inactive. Only after personally witnessing the marvels within the Immortal Gate did they finally make their move.

“Silently killing a Saint King, these two… are too terrifying!”

“Killing intent, this is… an overwhelming killing intent, like an ocean! Heavens, how can such terrifying individuals exist, like demon lords from hell?!”

At the rear, people were stunned. The Ancient Saints who had been rushing forward all halted, their hair standing on end, chilled to the bone.

They had never seen such individuals: when hidden, they were like the void itself, but once they acted, their killing intent was as dense as an Asura battlefield. When it erupted, even Saints were horrified.

The phantoms solidified, revealing two individuals so ancient they were almost spectral, their skin shriveled, bodies bone-thin, eye sockets deeply sunken, and eyeballs almost withered.

It was precisely these two who had silently annihilated a Saint King!

“Humans… they are Human masters!”

Slaughter Saint Qiluo's expression changed. “Go,” he commanded. “The Slaughter Ancestors. Hell and the Human World truly harbor such beings!”

“Buzz!”

The divine gate trembled. As the two withered, ghost-like figures vanished, the portal itself also disappeared.