However, this was destined to come at a steep price. A person had been crippled—utterly destroyed by a Supreme Being’s hand, with everything ruined. Rebuilding from nothing would be nearly impossible.
“Was he doing this on purpose?” Some couldn’t help but seethe with anger after examining Shi Hao’s injuries. They wanted to summon the elder of the Gu Clan and demand an explanation.
Huang’s wounds were too severe—every trace of vitality had been severed. Attempting to restore him with great magical power was simply impossible.
As the Gu Clan elder had hinted before leaving, reversing this would require rare treasures of heaven and earth. Only then would there be hope.
“He acted out of selfishness, purely to torment Huang, and now we’re left to clean up his mess. Why should we?” someone said coldly.
“Could there be some past enmity between the Gu Clan and the Immortal Ancient Shi Clan?” another speculated.
“Very likely!”
“No, call that old man back! He caused this disaster—he should be the one to fix it!” someone protested, unwilling to let it go.
The Gu Clan elder returned but remained indifferent, insisting that he had done his best and that restoring Huang was beyond his power.
Soon, they noticed Shi Hao’s unstable soul—it was on the verge of dissipating.
“This…” If not for their supreme cultivation as Supreme Beings, they would have been unable to preserve the young man’s life.
“What do you suggest we do?!” a Supreme Being from the Imperial Clan roared at the Gu Clan elder.
As fellow Supreme Beings, most wouldn’t dare provoke the Gu Clan, but the Imperial Clan had no such reservations. His fury was palpable.
Soon, even mighty Immortals were alerted, issuing decrees that Shi Hao must be preserved and restored at all costs!
“It’s simple. Send him to the Immortal Platform. That will stabilize his soul,” the Gu Clan elder suggested.
Everyone glared at him with hostility. This was all his doing, and the destination he proposed was no ordinary place. Every clan fought fiercely for the limited spots there—was one to be wasted on Huang?
The so-called Immortal Platform was a mountain—a colossal peak shaped like a human head, towering beyond measure.
The land there was sparse in vegetation, but what did grow were divine herbs and sacred medicines, the most potent spiritual essences in existence.
This mountain could nourish the soul, possessing heaven-defying effects.
Generally, even if one’s soul was shattered, as long as a trace remained, being sent there offered a chance for recovery.
Cultivating there could accelerate the soul’s growth.
Truly, it was a place of miracles.
Thus, the mountain’s value was immeasurable. Clans fought tooth and nail for a chance to send their disciples there.
Rumors claimed the mountain was actually the severed head of an Immortal King from an ancient battle, transformed into this supreme platform.
Over the ages, its essence had nurtured legendary masters, forging souls of unparalleled resilience and strength.
Now, the place was nearly depleted, with spots scarce. Wasting one on Huang was a bitter pill to swallow.
Yet, given the stakes, Shi Hao was sealed in an ice coffin and taken straight there.
“Ah? Several Supreme Beings arriving together… and bearing an Immortal’s decree? Who is being favored?”
Long before reaching the Immortal Platform Mountain, the group was noticed, shocking onlookers.
They knew that arriving with an Immortal’s decree meant cutting the line—snatching a coveted spot, likely for some high-ranking descendant.
As they drew closer, the massive, ashen mountain loomed on the horizon, unmistakably resembling a head.
A faint, awe-inspiring pressure radiated from it, compelling reverence.
“Greetings, Elders!”
Upon reaching the summit, the few young cultivators there stirred, opening their eyes to pay respects to the Supreme Beings.
Only five or six were present—men and women, none particularly old, the eldest barely a century in age.
The Immortal Platform Mountain was vast, but only eight or nine spots were available each year. After ages of use, it was nearly exhausted.
At the end of the Immortal Ancient Era, an Immortal King had meditated here to heal, draining much of its essence.
“Eh? Is that… Huang?” A bold youth stepped forward, recognizing the figure in the ice coffin, his face paling.
Among them, a crimson-robed man’s eyes blazed with killing intent the moment he heard the name.
“Huang… I want you dead,” he muttered.
“A descendant of Chi King?” the Imperial Clan Supreme Being asked. Though not of the same lineage, the two clans were familiar enough to recognize each other’s bloodline aura.
“Yes,” the youth confirmed.
This was surprising. Imperial Clan descendants were rare, yet one had come here.
It spoke volumes about the mountain’s importance—even Imperial scions sought its benefits, making the limited spots all the more precious.
At the summit lay a smooth, jade-like stone platform—the optimal place for soul cultivation.
The ice coffin was placed upon it.
Here, Shi Hao stirred. He felt his parched soul being nourished, bathed in the mountain’s mysterious energy, gradually reviving his withered spirit.
Most crucially, the laws here were complete. As his soul healed, flawless Dao principles manifested, tempering him further.
He was stunned—was he to begin cultivation anew?
Staying here would undoubtedly forge an extraordinary soul.
Now, he had this rare chance to remain for an extended period.
“As I said, preserving his soul would prevent dissipation,” the Gu Clan elder remarked.
“That’s not enough. He must be fully restored,” someone countered, demanding solutions from the elder.
“Phoenix blood would do it. That would surely heal Huang!”
The consensus was clear—phoenix blood, known for rebirth through fire, might restore Shi Hao.
The Gu Clan elder, unusually proactive, agreed—phoenix blood was the essence of immortality, capable of inducing nirvana.
But phoenix blood was priceless. Who would part with it?
“How do we obtain phoenix blood?” someone grumbled.
“The Blazing Heavens. The Blood Phoenixes there might grant some,” the elder suggested.
Glaring at him, others balked—that was no friendly territory.
Blood Phoenixes, though deemed fallen by some, were true phoenixes, their lineage no less potent, their power immense.
Like the Gu Clan, they had once crossed from the Nine Heavens to the Foreign Realm.
Bathing in their blood guaranteed rebirth.
Unsurprisingly, the Blood Phoenix lineage stood equal to the Imperial Clans, revered and untouchable. Few dared disturb their peace.
Truthfully, the place was perilous.
Blood Phoenixes, branded as fallen, were notoriously bloodthirsty. Provoking them invited catastrophe.
Would they willingly give their blood? More likely, they’d rage.
And how many Blood Phoenixes even remained?
“Since you suggested it, you fetch the blood,” the Imperial Clan Supreme Being ordered the Gu Clan elder.
“My clan and the Blood Phoenixes have… misunderstandings. My presence would only ensure refusal. But if you mention that my clan nearly destroyed Huang, they might be more inclined to help,” the elder replied.
The Blazing Heavens was a desolate expanse, lifeless and silent—until approached. Then, infernos would erupt, scorching the skies.
In the end, several Supreme Beings arrived—without the Gu Clan elder.
Their moods were conflicted, simmering with anger. Who would have thought they’d be pleading for blood to save Huang?
Lately, they’d been exasperated, forced to personally intervene for him.
True to legend, the land was barren, eerily still.
Then, as they advanced—
**BOOM!**
Crimson flames, blood-red and terrifying, erupted skyward, engulfing heaven and earth.
The ancient land blazed with fire and Dao runes, incinerating all in their path.
Even the Supreme Beings retreated, unwilling to charge in.
The Imperial Clan Supreme Being called out, requesting an audience with the Blood Phoenixes.
Deep within, silence reigned despite the inferno.
After repeated calls, a tremendous disturbance finally answered.
**BOOM!**
Like thunder, a colossal figure stirred within the flames—eyes opening, each as vast and blazing as bloody suns in the dark.
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