Chapter 1514: Kunlun Remnant (Part 2)

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"The young clan leader of the Jiang family is truly astonishingly talented, not yet having entered that realm, but already able to contend with an unparalleled Great Saint," someone sighed softly.

"Could he truly be an Emperor's son? Otherwise, how could he stand so supremely above the world?!"

In the sky, two figures confronted each other, their two weapons also clashing, their presence indistinct yet palpable. The Emperor's aura swept across both internal and external domains, causing the saints below to tremble repeatedly.

Eventually, several Great Saints ascended, and the fluctuations of other imperial artifacts spread out, urging the two to avoid a full-scale conflict.

"These are old grievances, and vast ages have passed. Let's not discuss these today; let's only speak of matters concerning the path to immortality," an elder Great Saint mediated.

Great Saint Hun Tuo also stepped forward, a look of compassion on his face, and said, "Fellow Daoist, please calm your anger. Harmony is precious in all things."

To everyone's chagrin, his presence seemed to invite trouble; without him, there was no misfortune. Regardless, his reputation as the 'God of Misfortune' was widely known and deeply feared.

"Back then, Hengyu killed two Quasi-Emperors from my clan, a family with two Emperors, all dead! He showed no mercy. This blood feud remains unforgettable to this day!" the elder gnashed his teeth, his eyes bloodshot.

"The path to becoming an Emperor is paved with corpses. If Emperor Hengyu had shown mercy, he would have been the one to die. Throughout his life, he slew twelve Quasi-Emperors, enduring bloody trials; he had no other choice," someone sighed.

Before Emperor Hengyu achieved enlightenment, he stood in the starry sky, facing challenges from all directions. A total of twelve Quasi-Emperors came to battle him, all of whom he successively defeated and killed.

That battle directly led to the desolation of all realms, and the primordial universe collapsed because of it. It was etched into history, and even now, its memory sends shivers down one's spine.

No one had expected that the descendants of those Quasi-Emperors would find their way here, nor that they would acquire the Human Emperor Seal. This was truly astonishing, almost defying fate.

"Which clan does he belong to?" many whispered in awe and shock.

A single family producing two Quasi-Emperors – this was practically mythical! How incredibly powerful must that clan be? It was utterly unheard of, likely unique throughout history!

"The Kunlun Remnants!"

Someone softly uttered these four words. While they might not mean much to the younger generation, to the elder Great Saints, they exploded like a clap of thunder.

"What? The Kunlun Remnants? Descendants of those who almost achieved immortality?" At this moment, everyone, from the human Great Saints to the old clan leaders of ancient imperial families and even the Great Saints from beyond the domain, was startled.

The area instantly became noisy. For it to cause so many ancient Great Saints to change their expressions, it must be something extraordinary and significant.

Many younger cultivators began to speak, asking the elders for clarification, wanting to know what exactly was going on.

"It's not entirely accurate to say they represent the Kunlun Remnants; they are merely one branch among them. One must understand that the 'Remnants' don't refer to a single race but rather a collective group," Jiang Yifei explained, his voice calm and composed, even in the presence of so many Great Saints.

He was refined and handsome, possessing divine bones and skin like jade. He carried an air of extraordinary grace, making it clear at first glance that he was a figure far above the common populace.

"The Kunlun Remnants, as the name suggests, once resided on the immortal mountain of Kunlun. They were a collective, not just one race. They aspired to approach immortality, and all of them were excessively powerful, possessing immeasurable divine abilities. Only the Heavenly Emperor could have defeated them... otherwise, who would dare to challenge them?" an ancient Great Saint sighed softly.

Everyone was even more astonished. The discussion now involved the Heavenly Emperor, the most powerful ruler of all realms since ancient times. This instantly brought many thoughts to mind, causing waves of shock and awe.

At this moment, Ye Fan's ears twitched slightly. Although he didn't step forward, he used his Divine Hearing ability to listen intently. This was something he had not known before.

"In this world, there are several mountains that are exceedingly famous, renowned across the ages and not confined to a single domain. Legends about them are widespread in many parts of the universe, and they are incredibly illustrious..."

Kunlun, Sumeru, and Immortal Mountain — their names echoed through eternity!

There's no need to mention Immortal Mountain; it's not far from here, a forbidden zone of life in Beidou. It gained fame relatively late, but some have verified that its predecessor was terrifying, though forgotten. In fact, it descended upon Beidou from the depths of the universe, possessing a profound origin.

Mount Sumeru also did not originate in Beidou; it was relocated by Emperor Amitabha. Its age is exceptionally ancient. When the Buddhist Emperor took it, it required immense effort to sever it from its original immortal land.

This knowledge differed from the understanding of mortals and even many cultivators; it was considered a secret. As the ancient Great Saint spoke, no one interrupted.

Kunlun, however, was even more extraordinary. It once housed several heaven-defying clans who lived close to immortality, held themselves in high regard, and refused to mingle with the mortal world. That place was simply too special, and it was precisely this uniqueness that brought about a great calamity.

The Lord of the Ancient Heavenly Court personally launched an attack. Who in the world could resist? With a single battle, he brought Kunlun down and exiled its various clans. It was precisely because of this that the Heavenly Emperor's Immortal Cauldron came into being.

In a sense, the Green Bronze Cauldron was created as a result of the Heavenly Emperor conquering Kunlun.

Ye Fan was stunned. Kunlun was now on the other side of the starry sky, in his homeland!

"These clans, exiled by the Heavenly Emperor, then called themselves the Kunlun Remnants."

Kunlun was truly special. The Heavenly Emperor had seen the hope of achieving immortality there; otherwise, he wouldn't have personally acted, dominating heaven and earth and sweeping across all directions.

"After Kunlun, the Heavenly Court captured one ancestral dragon vein after another, arriving at various ancient lands. Even the ancient planet of Yinghuo was destroyed in this manner," Ye Fan mused to himself. He suddenly thought of many things, feeling as if he had grasped something, yet it remained very vague.

"The Kunlun Remnants, being close to immortality, hold many secrets. Back then, the Heavenly Emperor discovered much valuable information from them," someone stated.

No wonder they were so powerful. No wonder this elder's clan once produced two Quasi-Emperors, a rare and magnificent event throughout history. It must have a profound connection to their ancestral bloodline!

"Once this matter is settled, I will certainly go to the Jiang family for an explanation! This vengeance must be exacted!" the elder roared.

"Come when you're ready; we'll fight then," Jiang Yifei said calmly, without intending to explain anything. His distinguished demeanor, like that of an elegant immortal, easily inspired goodwill in others.

"Where did you obtain this ancient seal?" the Great Saint from the Ji family asked.

The reappearance of the Human Emperor Seal was no small matter. What made it most tense was that it had fallen into the hands of the Kunlun Remnants and seemingly recognized them.

"When the divine war erupted, it spread widely, so it's not surprising that the battle reached there. My clan found this in the Kunlun Ruins," the elder said.

Everyone was surprised. The so-called Kunlun Ruins were naturally the most ancient land left behind after the Heavenly Emperor severed it. Did this clan still reside there?

"Legend says several imperial artifacts were destroyed; could this also be a misunderstanding? Are they actually still in the world?" someone wondered.

However, this was no longer their concern; even if someone knew, they wouldn't reveal it. It involved matters of immense importance.

Ye Fan sat calmly in the pavilion, listening to the discussions of the crowd near the Heavenly Palace. He gained more insight into several divine wars, one of which had originated from Kunlun.

It was said that that battle shook the heavens and earth, with Supremes from across the entire starry sky fighting fiercely, almost reaching the immortal realm. They approached Kunlun but retreated for unknown reasons.

Rumor had it that figures from various forbidden life zones might have participated in those divine wars; otherwise, they wouldn't have been so devastating!

"They fought all the way to the last foundation of the Ancient Heavenly Court, but then the Immortal Bell descended from the sky. Strange events occurred on a peculiar ancient planet, and ultimately, all the Supremes retreated, sealing that place off. Only a demonic sea eye was left behind."

When Ye Fan heard this, his heart trembled. He immediately thought of the ancient planet Yinghuo. He had once seen imprinted images there, seemingly of ancient Saint Emperors at war!

He instantly felt a chill. Had an Emperor-level war truly occurred? He couldn't be mistaken; he had clearly "seen" it then, and later, the Human Demon and Divine Crocodile also mentioned the North Sea Eye.

The great crocodiles that lingered there, unwilling to leave, did so because they wished to enter the demonic sea eye to acquire immortal treasures.

Ye Fan suddenly felt that many events were connecting, but the scale was immense: Kunlun, Yinghuo, Beidou. All of them were linked.

"What is that Immortal Bell?" someone asked.

"Naturally, it's an immortal artifact!" a Great Saint replied.

Today, powerful figures from all realms gathered, and Great Saints from different ancient star fields converged. It was precisely because of this that many fragmented ancient secrets could be pieced together, bringing a clearer understanding.

Otherwise, at the very least, cultivators from the Beidou star field would never have heard of the ancient artifact known as the Immortal Bell.

"The Desolate Pagoda, the Immortal Bell, and the Heavenly Emperor's Cauldron. These three ancient artifacts are said to be the closest to true immortality..."

When Ye Fan heard this, he was startled. He thought of the Immortal Treasure Map he carried, whose front depicted all realms, though he hadn't yet deciphered its meaning. The back, however, showed three images: one depicted Kunlun, the land of immortality, where myriad dragons spat out immortal springs, forming a placenta-like immortal pool that nurtured the incomplete Green Bronze Cauldron. Now, realizing the coexistence of these three immortal artifacts, he naturally linked it to the true meaning that the other two images might hold.

Could they point to the other two immortal artifacts?

It must be said that when powerful figures from all realms gathered and discussed ancient secrets, they could quickly unravel parts of the truth. Each person's fragment of knowledge, when combined, produced astonishing results.

"As for when and how the Desolate Pagoda came into existence, it's impossible to verify; it's far too ancient. There are even rumors that it was left behind when true immortals established the Immortal Court."

It was rumored that this ancient artifact had once shaken a Great Accomplished Saint Body to death and was even believed capable of suppressing and killing Great Emperors!

"The Immortal Bell was born in Kunlun, the first artifact nurtured by the immortal mountain. It contained myriad secrets of the heavens and was terrifyingly powerful. When the Heavenly Emperor attacked this mountain, the Immortal Bell broke through space and escaped, not falling into his hands. Thus, the Green Cauldron was conceived and came into being..."

These words were revolutionary and left everyone dumbfounded. This was a "secret" pieced together by numerous Great Saints from various star fields from many scattered fragments.

"It is said that when the bell rings, one can return to a youthful state, and when it ceases, one can instantly age and die."

This was one of the Immortal Bell's unparalleled abilities, making it seem unimaginable.

Kunlun was severely depleted after nurturing the Immortal Bell. Therefore, the Heavenly Emperor had to traverse all realms, seeking ancestral dragon veins to replenish Kunlun with immortal essence.

Ye Fan's heart surged with emotions as he learned many secrets. By now, he could connect many previously disparate events.

"Divine wars erupted, ancient emperors clashed... So, could the Immortal Bell have been sealed on Yinghuo, becoming the so-called immortal treasure? What truly bizarre events did it manifest back then to make Emperor-level experts seal it together?!" Ye Fan mused to himself.

"The Heavenly Emperor once left behind an immortal map. It is rumored that its reverse side recorded everything about the Green Cauldron, as well as some secrets of the Desolate Pagoda and the Immortal Bell," a Great Saint said.

Ye Fan's heart pounded wildly. This map had once been in the possession of the Heavenly Emperor, the Undying Heavenly Sovereign, the Combat Saint Emperor, and the Ruthless Emperor. Finally, he had retrieved it from the Chaos Dragon Nest, and now it was in his hands!