“Wait… why are we here?”
“It seems that a Demon Immortal has attacked the Great Wu Dynasty, so we came to check the situation…”
Outside Jingyang City, several Sixth-Level Celestial Immortals who were still observing the situation wore expressions of confusion: “But where is that Demon Immortal? Why do I have no memory of it at all?”
Beings at the Ninth Level are nearly omniscient and omnipotent, each of their movements imbued with inconceivable power.
Just a moment ago, when Wu Ming’s killing intent arose, seven Demon Immortals were “erased” from the world. Not only were they erased, but even the “concept” of their existence was completely wiped out. Even though they still carried a bit of the world’s fundamental authority, it was utterly useless!
“Now, it’s time for…”
Wu Ming glanced around and looked at Rongcheng Celestial Immortal and others: “Betraying trust, standing idly by… you may be spared death, but you must still face punishment. Demoted from your Immortal positions, reduced to mortals!”
“What?”
Rongcheng Celestial Immortal and the others were astounded. Suddenly, they felt their spiritual power rapidly dissipating; even their cultivation levels genuinely regressed, causing them to lose their mastery over the world’s power. Their Cave-Heavens were also fading away.
Within just a few breaths, they fell below Earth Immortal and Celestial Master levels. When they finally reached the ground, they had become ordinary mortals in every sense!
“This is impossible!”
This incredible scene immediately caused Wu Qing and Wu Zhi to widen their eyes in shock.
Within the Great Zhou World, they were among those who knew Wu Ming best, naturally understanding his unfathomable depth. His return this time must have brought another breakthrough.
If he had used some great divine ability to destroy many Celestial Immortals at once, perhaps they wouldn’t have been so shocked.
But now?
With a word, he could strip away the status of Celestial Rulers. Even the Celestial Emperor probably couldn’t do this!
“Oh, right, there’s also the Celestial Court!”
Wu Ming’s mind stirred. From the Celestial Court’s divine realm, a huge black light sphere descended, emitting numerous annihilation lightning bolts. Many celestial deities were severely wounded even if they were just grazed by the edges, while those deities who had harbored ill intentions were completely obliterated.
“What is that…”
This massive commotion immediately awakened the Celestial Emperor, who had been sleeping deep within the Celestial Court.
However, as he looked at this scene, he could only wear a bitter smile.
After all, although he didn’t know Wu Ming’s current cultivation level, that unfathomable aura immediately made him realize the gap between them.
Even now, he was no more than an ant in Wu Ming’s eyes.
“This is truly offending Heaven, with no hope of redemption…”
He gazed toward Jingyang, his expression complex, knowing that although Wu Ming was not “Heaven” itself, he was even more terrifying than Heaven.
…
For the common people of Jingyang, the unusual weather and the rumbling thunder might have only been topics of casual conversation. The next day, they would continue with their daily lives, striving for their livelihoods. However, for many who were perceptive, this represented immense terror.
The annihilation of seven Demon Immortals in one fell swoop—what did that mean?
Even in the previous Great Zhou World, throughout the Central Plains and the Four Regions combined, such accumulation might not occur within a hundred years!
And the schemes of the Celestial Ruler Jue Tian, all those plots, were destroyed in one fell swoop?
The aristocratic families that had been quietly stirring up trouble immediately began singing praises of the Sage Emperor’s literary and martial virtues, his benevolence and wisdom.
Meanwhile, the rebellions of the barbarian tribes in the Southwest and the Northern Frontier were quickly quelled. Several rebel kings and local chieftains were defeated and captured, preparing to be sent to the Imperial Ancestral Temple as offerings.
Of course, Wu Zhi didn’t plan to let other ethnic groups off the hook either, intending to resolve these issues once and for all.
This place was not like Wu Ming’s previous life, where he was accustomed to resolving issues with a blade.
Now that they had been defeated, they must bear the consequences.
As the saying goes, violence may not solve problems, but it can eliminate the problem itself!
However, Wu Ming himself wasn’t particularly concerned about all this.
His return this time was still quite low-key, not making much fanfare. After all, in his eyes, worldly praises and honors were as light as spider webs.
The Crown Prince’s Mansion.
“Honored Father, greetings!”
Wu Ding looked at the young man before him, who seemed almost younger than himself and perfectly matched his memories, and couldn’t help but bow respectfully.
“Very well, Ding’er… you’ve grown so big…”
Wu Ming felt somewhat awkward.
Before this, he had entered the palace and met Princess Duanrui and his concubines, as well as his several children.
Unfortunately, although these people were now all Princes and Princesses, they still felt unfamiliar and constrained when meeting him. Only Wu Ding, being the eldest, still had a sense of familiarity.
“Speaking of which, my descendants are not just these few…”
Wu Ming casually spoke to Wu Ding, his thoughts wandering.
During his exploration of the myriad worlds, he had left behind many bloodlines, especially on the continent of Seer, where he even established a kingdom.
However, just like the ancient evil gods, when descendants multiply and have not seen each other for a long time, emotional bonds naturally weaken. Except for a few direct bloodlines, there was practically no emotional connection.
In truth, these offspring in the Great Zhou were no different from those elsewhere.
At most, because this was where he first arrived after his transmigration, he had more emotional attachment to them.
“Hmm, Ding’er’s potential isn’t bad. After all, he has consumed a Celestial Deity, with a profound foundation. If he diligently cultivates in this life, there’s a 50% chance he can achieve the Sixth Level!”
The Sixth Level, transcending into sainthood, was naturally not that simple to achieve. It wasn’t as though devouring a Sixth-Level being would immediately create another.
A 50% chance of reaching the Sixth Level—no matter which world it was, that would be considered a genius blessed by fate.
However, my bloodline descendants seem different from that ancient evil god. Is it due to the path we walk, or because they were born too early?
That ancient evil god’s descendant, separated by countless generations, could become an infinite Ouroboros, reaching the Eighth Level in power. But Wu Ding was still an ordinary person at this point.
This was primarily because their paths were different.
Secondly, when Wu Ding was born, Wu Ming himself had not yet reached his current level.
Wu Ming estimated that if he left behind offspring now, they might be born at the Sixth Level and reach the Seventh Level upon adulthood!
However, doing so would inevitably have some impact on himself. And similar to deities, although it wouldn’t result in divine abominations, exactly what form these descendants would take was quite unpredictable.
“I am both the whole and the one! My power is too perfectly contained…”
As for his previous bloodline descendants, due to Wu Ming’s excessively perfect containment of his power, they also couldn’t receive any enhancement.
Of course, Wu Ming had plenty of ways to bestow power upon Wu Ding now. To say the least, if he simply opened the source, he could instantly elevate Wu Ding to a transcendent Celestial Immortal, even reaching the Seventh or Eighth Levels.
However, doing so would effectively turn him into one of Wu Ming’s “followers,” significantly reducing his chances of further breakthroughs in the future.
To gain something, one must pay a price.
Just like the bloodline of that ancient evil deity, although they were born with immense power capable of overturning heaven and earth, in the end, their ancestor’s bloodline became a shackle, making it difficult for them to ascend further.
“As for exactly how to proceed, it’s up to his own choice!”
Wu Ming’s mind stirred slightly, and he smiled: “Ding’er, you are my legitimate son with E Shu. There are some things I should tell you…”
“What?”
Wu Ding’s heart quickened, but then his head suddenly spun, as a flood of information poured into his consciousness, filling his mind.
The myriad worlds… the levels beyond Celestial Immortals… and the various distinct customs and cultures…
“This is… Father’s experiences?”
Wu Ding murmured. He originally knew his father was an extraordinary figure, but he never imagined that Wu Ming’s journey had never been limited to the Great Zhou.
“That’s right. With my current power, I could instantly make you a Celestial Immortal, even a Golden Immortal!”
Wu Ming hinted meaningfully: “I prefer you to choose this path, after all, by doing so, our family’s foundation in the Great Zhou will be unshakable. Transforming the imperial court into an immortal dynasty that lasts for ten thousand generations won’t be impossible.”
“Son… son…”
Wu Ding’s expression was excited, eager to agree, but in an instant, another thought crossed his mind. He suddenly knelt down and said, “I only wish to serve you, Father, with utmost loyalty. I beg you, Father, to allow me to revert to our ancestral surname!”
He had thought it through clearly. Bearing the surname Wu, in the future he could at most inherit the Great Wu Empire. But compared to the myriad worlds, what was the entire Great Zhou world?
If he could follow Wu Ming, as his legitimate heir, in the future he might not be the ruler of just one empire, but of countless worlds!
The difference between these two paths was like comparing fireflies to the bright moon.
“Hmm?”
Wu Ming smiled slightly.
This child actually had some roots and understood what to choose. Unfortunately, Wu Ming had too many descendants. If Wu Ding thought that changing his surname would make him the sole heir, he was being too naive.
“Your mother has been lax in disciplining you, which is also my fault!”
From this alone, Wu Ming could see that between Wu Ding and Wu Zhi, although not outright enemies, they must not have been very close. He sighed slightly.
“Besides, now E Shu has already purged the Wu family. If you change your surname again, how heartbroken would she be? Would you really become such an unfilial son?”
Wu Ming’s eyes slightly narrowed.
Originally, Wu Ding wanted to say that among his younger brothers, a suitable heir could be chosen, but at this moment, a sudden thought made him dare not utter a single word.
“This matter need not be discussed further.”
Wu Ming waved his hand, decisively concluding: “I will remain in this world for a long time. Even if there are any misunderstandings between you and E Shu, there will be ample time to reconcile and resolve them…”
Having said this, he directly got up and left.
“Where is Father going, Your Highness…”
Halfway through speaking, Wu Ding saw Wu Ming instantly disappear, a look of loss appearing on his face.
…
Outside a Daoist temple on the outskirts of Jingyang City.
Although he could directly enter, Wu Ming chose to slowly walk up the stone steps.
“Jingxin Temple?”
He looked at the plaque, then pushed the door open and entered.
This Daoist temple was extremely serene. Beyond the main hall, there was a peach grove.
Wu Ming walked slowly, his expression somewhat distant. From the beginning of his transmigration into the Great Zhou, to his later journeys through the myriad worlds, fragments of memories surfaced one by one.
Now, he had achieved the Ninth Level, nearly eternal and omniscient.
The scenery along the way was also incredibly wonderful, with some worth stopping to admire and linger over.
Wu Ming lightly exhaled, suddenly wearing a faint smile on his face.
After turning around a peach blossom grove, a charming female Daoist stood under a peach tree, her eyes like rippling water, as if saying: “You’ve finally come!”
The two exchanged smiles, and in that silent moment, everything was understood between them…
(The End)
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