Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2684 Bao Huangtian

"This is a time-honored clock made by the second patriarch himself after he opened up the Yuanzai Grotto-Heaven."

Xian Tong Di Hong pointed to the sea of ​​clouds in the distance and introduced it to them.

Qin Sang and Demon Lord Luo Luo had already crossed the Rainbow Bridge with the Immortal Child Di Hong, and immediately saw a completely different scene from before. They had truly arrived in the clouds, where there was no overwhelming black tide of demonic energy, nor omnipresent celestial demons.

They stood atop the celestial clouds, with distant mountains and misty seas, pure white and otherworldly. Among the celestial clouds were pavilions, towers, and palaces of immortals, sometimes flashing with protective spiritual light, sometimes disappearing into the clouds, vanishing without a trace, a scene of ethereal fairyland.

Both of them were shocked by the sight before them. Neither of them could have imagined that while demons roamed the outside world, the inside was completely intact.

The immortal child Di Hong no longer needed to point to the ruins and explain the scenic wonderland to them. At this moment, the sea of ​​clouds he was pointing to had a stone pillar standing on it. The base of the pillar was hidden in the clouds, and the top of the pillar was like the wings of two strange beasts, reaching up to the nine heavens, magnificent and grand.

This is actually a time-honored artifact left behind by the second-generation patriarch of the Earthly Demon Palace, used to commemorate the creation of the Yuanzaitian Heaven. It is an ancient artifact from who knows how many years ago.

"That's Wangshu Palace..."

A cloud path unfolds beneath the feet of the celestial child Emperor Rainbow, passing through layers of palaces, with undulating mountain shadows at the end of the cloud path.

As they traveled on the cloud path, the celestial child Di Hong patiently introduced them one by one.

Gazing at the rows of celestial palaces and the strict, orderly restrictions, the two were finally able to appreciate the magnificent scene of Yuanzaitian in its heyday, but more questions also welled up in their minds.

The fact that the depths of Yuanzai Cave Heaven remained intact and untouched by the demonic tide raises the question of whether there are still survivors there.

If the master of the grotto-heaven exists, why doesn't he appear in person, but instead sends a guide fairy without self-awareness to create mystery?

It should be noted that this place not only contains celestial palaces and restrictions, but also spiritual plants and trees. They could clearly see that in front of a grand hall in the distance, the courtyard was full of lush green grass and spiritual flowers, which were in full bloom. A stream meandered through the courtyard, and a wooden ladle was placed on the blue stone beside the stream, as if someone had just used it.

But there wasn't a single person in sight; it was completely silent!

As they spoke, they passed in front of a magnificent celestial palace. They hadn't seen it before, but suddenly it broke through the clouds and revealed itself as a huge celestial palace.

The celestial child Di Hong was not surprised at all. Pointing to the celestial palace, he explained, "This is the Moon Laurel Palace. After the Moon Laurel Fairy passed away, it has no master..."

Along the way, the immortal boy Di Hong mentioned the names of many masters of the immortal palace, figures from ancient times, whom Qin Sang and the others naturally did not recognize.

Surrounded by numerous restrictions and with an unclear situation, they did not act rashly. However, Qin Sang could not help but stop when she saw a laurel branch extending from the celestial palace and the fragrance of laurel blossoms emanating from it.

The situation here is too strange. Qin Sang thought for a moment and then reached out to touch the laurel.

'Whoosh!'

Suddenly a wind arose, stirring up layers of clouds.

Qin Sang and Demon Lord Luo Luo were astonished to see that the Moon Palace in front of them was swaying and shattering in the wind, like a reflection in the water.

Laurel Palace, Laurel, Osmanthus Fragrance, Immortal Forbidden Zone...

It's all fake!

But the osmanthus flowers were so fragrant, the restrictions so dense, and the scene before my eyes was so real.

You should know that Tian Li is awake right now, and even she didn't realize that these were all illusions!

Qin Sang's action seemed to disrupt the calm surface of the water, causing ripples to spread in all directions. Immortal palaces and ancient restrictions were shaken and shattered as a result, and the surrounding energy became increasingly chaotic.

However, the two also noticed that some palaces and pavilions were not broken and seemed to be real.

The situation is better than expected; at least we didn't see any demonic figures here.

Qin Sang's actions were no small matter, and the shockwaves it caused spread far and wide, lingering for a long time. Fortunately, the immortal child Di Hong ignored the changes they had caused and continued to introduce the illusions to them.

Just then, Demon Lord Luo Luo seemed to sense something, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he blurted out, "Bao Huangtian!"

Qin Sang looked at Luo Luo Demon Lord in surprise, wondering why he suddenly brought up Bao Huang Tian.

He had heard of Baohuangtian. Among the many legends in the Demon Realm, Baohuangtian was a blessed land that countless cultivators dreamed of. Legend has it that there were countless rare treasures there, and extremely precious natural materials were readily available. There were even countless artifact spirits living there, making it a unique treasure land in the world.

Such a treasure land is not accessible to everyone. Only a very few people can obtain the qualification to enter the Treasure Yellow Heaven. Those with extraordinary luck can even gain the recognition of the spirit in the Treasure Yellow Heaven and follow this person back to the Demon Realm.

Therefore, cultivators from the Demon Realm regard entering Baohuangtian as the most extraordinary opportunity in the world.

These legends are not unfounded, because Baohuang Tianzhu is indeed one of the Ten Heavenly Venerables!

Countless cultivators flock to Baohuangtian, but only a handful are fortunate enough to be guided there, because Baohuangtian has no clear entrance, and the entrance could exist anywhere.

According to legend, the entrance to Baohuangtian is often enshrined in an object, which may be a rare treasure, an ordinary oddity, or even a roadside stone for people to rest.

Anyone who comes into contact with that object will be guided to the Treasure Yellow Heaven, allowing even mortals to defy fate.

However, while the legends are told with great certainty, very few details about the events have been passed down. Some say that those who entered Baohuangtian had to sign some kind of contract that could not be revealed to outsiders; others say that they all obtained countless treasures and were afraid of being robbed by others, so they kept it a secret. This only makes Baohuangtian more mysterious.

"Didn't you sense it just now, fellow Daoist?" Luo Luo Demon Lord asked in return.

Qin Sang frowned, recalling what had just happened. Due to his rash actions, the surrounding energy had been disturbed, and there were even fluctuations of ancient forbidden energy mixed in.

Upon careful reflection and meticulous analysis, a subtle energy emerged amidst the chaos, one that seemed strangely familiar…

Seeing Qin Sang hesitate, Demon Lord Luo Luo pressed further, "Didn't you go to Baohuang Heaven, fellow Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang was stunned. He wanted to ask Luo Luo Demon Lord, "When did I go to Baohuangtian? I don't even know it myself."

He only heard the legend of Baohuangtian after entering the Demon Realm.

Luo Luo Demon Lord assumed that Qin Sang had some concerns, so he reminded her, "The spirit beside you, fellow Daoist... I once met a spirit from Baohuang Heaven who also had a similar special aura."

"You mean Xiao Wu?"

Qin Sang seemed to understand something and immediately summoned Xiao Wu.

He remembered that when Demon Lord Luo Luo first saw Xiao Wu in the Abyss of Nether Thunder, his expression was somewhat strange. At that time, he suspected that Demon Lord Luo Luo had recognized the special true demonic energy on Xiao Wu's body.

Because she was worried that this true demonic energy might involve some secret, Qin Sang did not ask him for advice, but unexpectedly it involved Bao Huangtian.

If the legend of Baohuangtian is true, it's no wonder that Xiao Wu was able to transform after refining the special true demonic energy. This special true demonic energy comes from Baohuangtian and must have some benefit to the artifact spirit.

Seeing Qin Sang's expression, Demon Lord Luo Luo was somewhat puzzled. "Wasn't she brought out by you from Baohuangtian? Rest assured, I am not a reckless person. I know the dangers and will not ask about Baohuangtian casually."

Those cultivators who have entered Baohuangtian are all very secretive about it, and there must be some unknown taboos involved. Forcing them to ask would not be good for either side.

Qin Sang was the second person that Demon Lord Luo Luo had encountered. Having had previous experiences, he would not have rashly mentioned Bao Huang Tian if it weren't for this encounter.

“Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand,” Qin Sang shook his head and said truthfully, “I have never been to Baohuangtian. I obtained the Five Elements Crown from someone else.”

He looked at Xiao Wu, who was very clever but looked completely bewildered.

Seeing that Qin Sang and Xiao Wu did not seem to be faking it, Demon Lord Luo Luo became even more suspicious.

Having witnessed Qin Sang's formidable strength, he had assumed that Qin Sang had obtained an opportunity in Baohuangtian, and used this as a way to comfort himself... Now, given the current situation, is there any need for the other party to hide anything?

"Legend has it that after a cultivator falls, the treasures they brought from Baohuangtian will mysteriously disappear and will not end up in the world..."

Luo Luo Demon Lord looked Xiao Wu up and down, "Could it be that she was enlightened by the spirit of the artifact from Baohuang Heaven?"

Xiao Wu was indeed enlightened, but it was Ziwei Tongzi who enlightened her, not some spirit from Baohuangtian.

That special demonic energy was from a black lotus that was stolen back in the demon realm.

Qin Sang and Xiao Wu exchanged a glance, only they understood the meaning in each other's eyes. Qin Sang coughed lightly: "Fellow Daoist, do you mean that wisp of energy just now might be the entrance to Baohuangtian?"

"Not bad!"

Luo Luo Demon Lord perked up, "Logically speaking, the entrance to Baohuangtian is extremely well hidden, and it's very likely that it was triggered by the chaos just now."

“Since the Heavenly Demons entered the realm, we may be the first to enter Yuanzaitian. With demons surrounding us outside, how could Baohuangtian possibly project an entrance in?” Qin Sang wondered.

Luo Luo Demon Lord chuckled and said, "The history of Baohuangtian is only much longer. It may have even existed before the Earthly Demon Palace established its sect. What if this entrance was projected in before the Heavenly Demon entered the realm? Perhaps it is because we opened the Yuanzai Heaven that this entrance was able to reconnect with Baohuangtian."

Seeing that Demon Lord Luo Luo was getting more and more excited, Qin Sang pressed, "Could Baohuangtian really help us leave the Northern Demon Realm?"

Luo Luo Demon Lord's joy diminished slightly, but his tone was still quite expectant: "Neither of us has ever been to Baohuangtian, and neither of us knows what it is like inside. But at least we have the opportunity to contact the outside world. If we can leave the Demon Realm directly through Baohuangtian, that would be best. If not, we can try to pray to the Lord of Baohuangtian to show us a way out."

They were all Demon Lord level cultivators; even the Demon Lord wouldn't completely regard them as ants. Praying to the Precious Yellow Heaven might elicit a response from the Precious Yellow Heaven Lord. If paying some price could get them to leave the Northern Demon Realm, they would naturally be willing.

Unbeknownst to the Demon Lord Luo Luo, Qin Sang harbored a secret unknown to others.

As a cultivator from the Spirit Realm, how could Qin Sang dare to pray to the Lord of Baohuang Heaven? Furthermore, seizing the Black Lotus in the Demon Realm offended its owner. Did the Black Lotus owner obtain this opportunity from Baohuang Heaven, or was he already a powerful figure from Baohuang Heaven?

Although they knew that the special true demonic energy came from Baohuangtian, obtaining it was not so easy.

Qin Sang pondered, "Placing the entrance here, and yet Bao Huangtian hasn't severed the connection after all this time, aren't they afraid that the Heavenly Demons will use this to enter the realm and cause a great disaster?"

“Fellow Daoist underestimates the Lord of Baohuang Heaven. Baohuang Heaven is located within my Holy Realm and is an opportunity bestowed upon the beings of the Holy Realm. Naturally, it only allows beings of the Holy Realm to enter. How could it allow demons to enter the realm…” Demon Lord Luo Luo paused and said, “This is what a fellow Daoist who once entered Baohuang Heaven said in person. Presumably, there are methods of screening when entering the realm.”

This is what Qin Sang is most worried about. If she enters Baohuangtian and her true identity is revealed, the result might be worse than staying in the Demon Realm.

Nevertheless, Baohuangtian is still a viable option. Of course, they might be overthinking it; it's just a treasure that, like Xiao Wu's, was accidentally tainted with special true demonic energy.

That wisp of energy vanished in an instant, and the two tried to sense it with all their might but found nothing. Gazing at the scattered celestial palaces and the densely packed ancient restrictions, they were at a loss for what to do.

Although most of the ancient palaces and forbidden areas are fake, many are real. The entrance to the Treasure Yellow Heaven may be hidden among them, perhaps on an ordinary bowl or plate. Finding it will not be easy.

In their search for that wisp of energy, the two made several more moves, causing chaos all around them, but the wisp of energy never reappeared.

The immortal child Di Hong walked forward on his own, neither stopping them nor seeming to stop and wait for them.

After discussing for a while, the two decided to follow the immortal child Di Hong to see what secrets Yuan Zai Tian was hiding. This cave heaven wouldn't collapse anytime soon, and it wouldn't be too late to find the entrance to Bao Huang Tian later.

The celestial child, Di Hong, diligently gave his explanation. His flight speed was actually quite fast, and he quickly passed through the celestial palace complex, leading them to the area in front of the mountain shadows.

The cloud path leads straight to the foot of a mountain.

This mountain is majestic and towering, its summit shrouded in white clouds, revealing only a section of the mountainside. A white jade staircase runs straight up the mountain wall, steep and narrow, allowing only two people to walk side by side.

Although no buildings can be seen on the mountainside, it is filled with ancient fortifications that are terrifying.

Arriving at the jade steps.

The immortal child Di Hong raised his arm and suddenly blocked Luo Luo Demon Lord's path, saying, "This is a forbidden area ahead. Please wait, distinguished guest."

He then looked at Qin Sang and said, "Honored guest, please follow me."

The two were stunned.

Demon Lord Luo Luo immediately realized, "The Emperor's Jade Edict!"

Although the two worked together at the time, it was Qin Sang who ultimately invoked the Emperor's Jade Edict to slay the Six Desires Demon. Moreover, it cannot be denied that from misleading the demon's judgment to locking onto the demon's true form, it was all Qin Sang's doing; the role played by Demon Lord Luo Luo was far less significant than his.

In the previous demon-slaying operations, Qin Sang's supernatural powers were relied upon.

Was it a test for them before, and Qin Sang gained Yuan Zaitian's approval?

Invited by the immortal child Di Hong, Qin Sang showed no excitement, but rather wariness.

"Fellow Daoist..."

Qin Sang frowned and looked at Luo Luo Demon Lord.

The Demon Lord Luo Luo wouldn't mind this. In this situation, no one can say for sure whether it's good or bad for Qin Sang. Going up might not guarantee her inheritance, while staying might not be without its benefits.

He said, "I will stay here to search for the object that is entrusted to the entrance of Baohuangtian. If you encounter any danger, please warn me immediately."

"I will also leave my Yang Spirit behind," Qin Sang nodded slightly, as this was the only option at the moment.

He gazed at the celestial mountain in the clouds for a moment, then separated his yang spirit and his true form, stepping onto the jade steps to walk side by side with the celestial child, Emperor Hong. (End of Chapter)