Although, Shui Miao remained quite puzzled.
However, from his conversation with the Sage of Heavenly Secrets, Shui Miao saw his own usefulness, and his heart felt much lighter.
Sometimes, when a person has value to others, they gain a reason to continue living.
With the opportunity to survive, there comes the chance to strive, fight, and eventually turn the tide—to grow stronger from a weak position and keep getting stronger.
When had Shui Miao ever dared to imagine that he would one day attain such cultivation and power?
Even if he was being used, it was still worth it.
Now, the goal was the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm to find General Ling.
With the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi by his side, Shui Miao traveled without hindrance.
The Fifth Heaven was somewhat similar to the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens, except that the Immortal Spirit Qi was slightly denser and stronger.
Flying westward continuously, the Immortal Spirit Qi gradually thinned out, and the scenery of the immortal mountains became increasingly desolate. After flying nonstop for over half an hour through a region where the spiritual energy was nearly depleted, Shui Miao and Holy Mother Shui Tianyi finally approached the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Looking ahead, there stretched a massive black wall, connecting the heavens above and plunging deep into the earth below. The blackness seemed suffocating, making one reluctant to approach. But upon nearing, one would realize it was actually a colossal black mountain, surrounded by waves of oppressive, chilling yin-slaying energy that sent shivers down the spine.
Shui Miao spread out his spiritual awareness to scan the massive black mountain and found nothing particularly unusual about it—it was just like any ordinary mountain, except for the unusually intense yin-slaying energy.
Deep within the black mountain stood a grand fortress built at the entrance.
Although Shui Miao was still very puzzled, he felt somewhat relieved after realizing his own value from the conversation with the Heavenly Sage. There are times when having value to be exploited means having a chance to continue living. And with that chance comes the opportunity to strive, to work hard, to turn the tables, to transform weakness into strength, and to grow increasingly powerful. How could Shui Miao have ever imagined that he would one day possess such cultivation and strength? Even if he is being used, it is worth it.
Now, the goal is the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm to find the Spirit Commander. With the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi by his side, Shui Miao traveled unimpeded. The Fifth Heaven was similar to the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens, except that the immortal aura was more intense. Flying westward, the immortal aura gradually thinned, and the scenery of the immortal mountains became increasingly desolate. After flying for over half an hour in an area where the spiritual energy was nearly depleted, Shui Miao and the Holy Mother finally approached the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Ahead, there was a massive black curtain wall, stretching from the heavens to the earth, its darkness so oppressive that it seemed to suffocate anyone who dared to approach. But upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an enormous black mountain, surrounded by an overwhelming aura of yin and evil, sending chills down one’s spine.
Shui Miao spread his divine sense to probe the massive black mountain and found that it was no different from ordinary mountains, except for the excessive yin and evil energy. Deep within the black mountain, there was a colossal fortress built at the entrance. At that moment, flags fluttered on the fortress, and hundreds of burly celestial generals clad in white armor were patrolling the fortress walls on heavenly steeds.
“These celestial generals are truly imposing!” Shui Miao carefully observed the fortress walls and noticed that the morale of the celestial soldiers and generals was incredibly uplifting.
“Of course, they are the elite celestial generals. In the Immortal Realm, only those who have undergone trials in the Immortal-Demon Realm are eligible for promotion. The celestial soldiers and generals you saw earlier were merely the leftovers. After their trials, the celestial generals are assigned to the Third Heaven. In fact, every celestial general in the Third Heaven has at least the cultivation level of an Immortal Venerable,” the Holy Mother explained as she led Shui Miao to the fortress gate.
This time, the Holy Mother proactively displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal, and the celestial generals immediately allowed them to pass.
Upon entering the fortress, Shui Miao felt as if he had returned to the Raksha Realm when he saw the gray, misty world before him.
“The Immortal-Demon Realm is a truly mysterious place. Outsiders only know it as a prison for sealing away evil spirits and demons. But in reality, it was not always so. Initially, the entire Immortal Realm was inhabited by demon immortals, spirit immortals, and demonic immortals. Before human cultivators emerged, the entire realm was called the Immortal-Demon Realm. Later, as human cultivators grew in number and strength, they gradually occupied more than half of the Immortal Realm. The first Heavenly Emperor, Panyuan, reshaped the Immortal Realm, dividing it into nine heavens and relocating the original inhabitants here, forming the current Immortal-Demon Realm. As far as I know, the Immortal-Demon Realm still harbors a shocking secret.”
The Holy Mother led Shui Miao as they flew, and within their sight stretched eight hundred miles of military camps, arranged in a complex formation. In the center of each camp stood a massive jade pillar defense tower, containing terrifying energy.
“Sister, what exactly is this secret?” Shui Miao asked while observing the layout of the jade pillar defense towers. He realized that it was a super Yin-Yang Five Elements Killing Formation spanning eight hundred miles, with all the jade pillar defense towers interconnected. Their power could be combined and unleashed together to annihilate everything!
Seeing this super killing formation, Shui Miao felt a sense of trepidation. His own small chessboard killing formation seemed insignificant in comparison.
“Do you know who Panyuan is?” The Holy Mother glanced at Shui Miao and, seeing his confusion, continued, “Panyuan was not a human cultivator. He was an original demon immortal of the Immortal-Demon Realm. He only served as the Heavenly Emperor for three days, during which he laid out the structure of the nine heavens and established the laws of the Immortal Realm. After three days, he disappeared. Some say he ventured into the far reaches of the universe, while others believe he exhausted his primordial spirit and perished due to the five declines of heaven and man. But I believe he did not die. He returned to the Immortal-Demon Realm. On the surface, it seems like the Immortal-Demon Realm is sealed, but in reality, it is we human cultivators who are sealed and confined. The nine heavens are essentially a massive prison!”
“This…” Hearing this, Shui Miao’s heart trembled, and his thoughts raced. He suddenly felt that the Holy Mother’s analysis was highly plausible.
Rather than saying that the Immortal Realm has always been this way, it would be more accurate to say that the nine heavens are a super supreme-grade holy artifact prison! It’s just that this prison seems a bit too large…
“Sister, is this just your speculation, or is it a myth passed down through the ages?” Shui Miao grew increasingly astonished. His own conceptual planet had also given birth to life, and the spirits on his conceptual planet were in a situation identical to his own. Shui Miao even began to speculate… perhaps the entire universe exists within the conceptual realm of some super powerful being…
“It’s not a myth, but my deduction. This time, as we came together, I also wanted to take this opportunity to verify my deduction.” The Holy Mother was, in fact, much like Shui Miao, both fond of digging to the root of matters and unwilling to rest until they had uncovered the truth.
“The Spirit Commander’s residence is here.”
The Holy Mother led Shui Miao to the outskirts of the camp and approached the golden-armored celestial generals guarding it.
“I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the Sixth Heaven. I have matters to discuss with your Spirit Commander. Please inform him.”
The Holy Mother proactively displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal, which saved them a lot of trouble.
One of the golden-armored celestial generals hurried to report, while another led the Holy Mother and Shui Miao into a guest tent.
Immortal maidens served tea and water, as expected…
Not long after, the celestial general returned to report, “Holy Mother, unfortunately, our Spirit Commander has just led a team to inspect the Demon-Suppressing Mountain ahead. He may return in half an hour, or it could take one or two days.”
“The Demon-Suppressing Mountain!” The Holy Mother’s heart stirred, and she immediately stood up. “Very well, brother. Since that’s the case, let’s go to the Demon-Suppressing Mountain to find him.”
“Mm…” Shui Miao nodded, also eager to explore.
However, the golden-armored celestial general quickly advised, “Please don’t rush. There have been some unusual movements in the Immortal-Demon Realm recently. The Demon-Suppressing Mountain is the front line and is very dangerous. For your safety…”
The Holy Mother raised her hand, cutting off the celestial general. “No need. We are not to be underestimated.”
“…” Hearing this, the celestial general blinked and said no more.
Thus, Shui Miao and the Holy Mother headed straight for the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. The Demon-Suppressing Mountain stood like an enormous stone guardian, towering amidst a forest of sharp rock formations. The mountain was also dotted with numerous jade pillar defense towers, and at its summit stood a highly fortified spherical fortress.
“We’re here.” The Holy Mother proactively displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal and addressed the approaching team of celestial generals, “I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the Sixth Heaven. I have matters to discuss with your Spirit Commander.”
“Holy Mother, we apologize for not welcoming you properly!” An elderly celestial general, knowing who the Holy Mother was, quickly clasped his fists in greeting. “But unfortunately, the Spirit Commander has just led a team deep into the Immortal-Demon Realm to gather intelligence. There have been some anomalies in the Immortal-Demon Realm recently. Please, both of you, wait inside the fortress.”
“No need. I wish to assist the Spirit Commander.” Having failed to meet him twice, Shui Miao felt a slight sense of foreboding and quickly spoke up before the Holy Mother could respond. He immediately summoned his small chessboard killing formation, took the Holy Mother with him, and headed straight into the gray, misty depths of the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Shui Miao, well-versed in the ways of nature, knew that all things in the world have omens. Missing someone once could be a coincidence. Missing them twice, still by chance, was a bit unusual. Therefore, Shui Miao suspected that the Spirit Commander might be in danger.
The small chessboard killing formation resembled a massive flying carpet. Shui Miao and the Holy Mother sat atop it, surveying their surroundings with an air of majesty and dominance.
However, not long after leaving the Demon-Suppressing Mountain, Shui Miao felt the yin and evil energy growing increasingly heavy. This energy could corrode yang-based artifacts and weaken their power.
“Brother, we must be careful. Our small chessboard killing formation is strong in offense but weak in defense. If we encounter a super powerful being from the Immortal-Demon Realm who ambushes us, it could be troublesome.” Sensing the increasing intensity of the yin and evil energy, the Holy Mother also began to worry.
As they spoke, the two had already rounded a mountain peak. On the other side of the peak, dozens of blood-red clouds shaped like skulls floated and swirled in the sky, surrounding a team of celestial generals. Further away, an enormous black skull-shaped cloud was rapidly rolling toward them…
“There’s indeed trouble!” Shui Miao’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately activated the small chessboard killing formation at full power…
“These celestial generals sure have a mighty presence!”
Shui Miao carefully observed the battlements and noticed that the celestial soldiers and generals were in high spirits.
Although Shui Miao was still very puzzled, he felt somewhat relieved after realizing his own value from the conversation with the Heavenly Sage. There are times when having value to be exploited means having the opportunity to continue living. And with that opportunity comes the chance to strive, to work hard, to turn the tables, to transform weakness into strength, and to grow increasingly powerful. How could Shui Miao have ever imagined that he would one day possess such cultivation and strength? Even if he was being used, it was worth it.
Now, the goal was the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm, to find the Spirit Commander. With the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi by his side, Shui Miao traveled unimpeded. The fifth heaven was similar to the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth heavens, except that the immortal spiritual energy was more intense. Flying westward, the immortal spiritual energy gradually thinned, and the landscape became increasingly desolate. After flying for over half an hour through an area where the spiritual energy was nearly depleted, Shui Miao and the Holy Mother finally approached the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Ahead, a massive black curtain stretched from the sky to the ground, so dark that it seemed to suffocate anyone who dared to approach. Up close, it became clear that this was an enormous black mountain, surrounded by an oppressive aura of yin and evil that sent shivers down the spine. Shui Miao extended his spiritual senses to probe the mountain and found that it was no different from ordinary mountains, except for the overwhelming yin and evil energy.
Deep within the black mountain stood a massive fortress built at the entrance. At that moment, flags fluttered atop the fortress, and hundreds of burly celestial generals clad in white armor patrolled the walls on heavenly steeds.
“These celestial generals are truly imposing!” Shui Miao observed the fortress walls and noticed the inspiring morale of the celestial soldiers and generals.
“Of course, they are the elite. In the Immortal Realm, only those who have been tempered in the Immortal-Demon Realm are eligible for promotion. The celestial soldiers and generals you saw earlier were merely the leftovers. After their tempering, these generals are assigned to the third heaven. In fact, every celestial general in the third heaven is at least at the level of an Immortal Venerable,” the Holy Mother explained as she led Shui Miao to the fortress gate.
This time, the Holy Mother proactively displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal, and the celestial generals allowed them to pass without hesitation.
Upon entering the fortress, Shui Miao felt as though he had returned to the Raksha Realm. The world before him was shrouded in a gray haze.
“The Immortal-Demon Realm is a truly mysterious place. Outsiders believe it to be a prison for sealing away evil spirits and demons, but that’s not the case. In the beginning, the Immortal Realm was entirely populated by demonic and spiritual immortals. Before human cultivators emerged, the entire realm was called the Immortal-Demon Realm. As human cultivators grew in number and strength, they gradually took over most of the Immortal Realm. The first Heavenly Emperor, Panyuan, reshaped the Immortal Realm into nine heavens and relocated the original inhabitants here, forming the current Immortal-Demon Realm. From what I know, the Immortal-Demon Realm hides a monumental secret.”
As the Holy Mother and Shui Miao flew onward, they saw a vast expanse of military camps stretching for eight hundred miles, arranged in a complex formation. Each camp was centered around a massive jade pillar defense tower, radiating terrifying energy.
“Sister, what exactly is this secret?” Shui Miao asked while observing the layout of the jade pillar defense towers. He realized that this was an immense Yin-Yang Five Elements Killing Formation spanning eight hundred miles. All the jade pillar defense towers were interconnected, their powers fused together to annihilate everything in their path.
Seeing this super killing formation, Shui Miao felt a pang of fear. His own small chessboard killing formation seemed insignificant in comparison.
“Do you know who Panyuan is?” the Holy Mother glanced at Shui Miao, who looked puzzled, and continued, “Panyuan was not a human cultivator. He was one of the original demonic immortals of the Immortal-Demon Realm. He only served as the Heavenly Emperor for three days, during which he laid out the structure of the nine heavens and established the laws of the Immortal Realm. After those three days, he disappeared. Some say he ventured into the far reaches of the universe, while others believe he exhausted his primordial spirit and perished. But I believe he didn’t die. He returned to the Immortal-Demon Realm. On the surface, it seems the Immortal-Demon Realm is sealed, but in reality, it is we human cultivators who are imprisoned. The nine heavens are essentially a massive cage!”
Hearing this, Shui Miao’s heart trembled, and his thoughts raced. He suddenly felt that the Holy Mother’s analysis might be correct.
Rather than the Immortal Realm being as it is, it seemed more likely that the nine heavens were a super divine artifact—a cage. Though this cage seemed a bit too large…
“Sister, is this just your speculation, or is it a myth passed down through the ages?” Shui Miao grew increasingly astonished. His own conceptual planet had also given birth to life, and the spirits on his planet were in a situation eerily similar to his own. Shui Miao even began to wonder… perhaps the entire universe existed within the conceptual realm of some super being…
“It’s not a myth, but my deduction. This time, coming here together, I also wanted to take the opportunity to verify my deduction,” the Holy Mother explained. Like Shui Miao, she was someone who liked to dig deep, to uncover the root of things, and wouldn’t rest until she had clarity.
“We’ve arrived at the Spirit Commander’s headquarters.”
The Holy Mother led Shui Miao to the outskirts of the camp and approached the golden-armored celestial generals guarding it.
“I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the sixth heaven. I have business with your Spirit Commander. Please inform him.”
The Holy Mother proactively displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal, which saved them a lot of trouble.
One of the golden-armored generals hurried off to report, while another led the Holy Mother and Shui Miao into a guest tent.
Fairies served tea and water, as expected…
Before long, the general returned and reported, “Holy Mother, unfortunately, our Spirit Commander just led a team to inspect the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. He could be back in half an hour, or it might take a day or two.”
“The Demon-Suppressing Mountain!”
The Holy Mother’s heart stirred, and she immediately stood up. “Very well, brother. Since that’s the case, let’s go to the Demon-Suppressing Mountain to find him.”
“Alright…”
Shui Miao nodded, also eager to explore.
However, the golden-armored general quickly advised, “Please don’t rush. Recently, there have been some disturbances in the Immortal-Demon Realm. The Demon-Suppressing Mountain is the front line and is very dangerous. For your safety…”
The Holy Mother raised her hand, cutting off the general’s words. “No need. We’re not pushovers.”
“…”
Hearing this, the general blinked and said nothing more.
Thus, Shui Miao and the Holy Mother headed straight for the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. The mountain stood like a colossal stone guardian amidst a forest of sharp rock formations. The mountain was also dotted with numerous jade pillar defense towers, and at its summit stood a highly fortified spherical fortress.
“We’re here.”
The Holy Mother displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal and addressed the approaching celestial generals. “I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the sixth heaven. I have business with your Spirit Commander.”
“Holy Mother, we apologize for not welcoming you properly!”
An elderly general, who knew who the Holy Mother was, quickly clasped his hands in greeting. “Unfortunately, the Spirit Commander just led a team deep into the Immortal-Demon Realm to gather intelligence. There have been some anomalies in the Immortal-Demon Realm recently. Please, come inside the fortress to wait.”
“No need. I’d like to go and assist the Spirit Commander.”
Having failed to meet the Spirit Commander twice, Shui Miao felt a faint sense of foreboding. He quickly spoke up before the Holy Mother could respond, summoning his small chessboard killing formation. With the Holy Mother by his side, he headed straight into the gray depths of the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Shui Miao was well-versed in the ways of nature and knew that events in the world often had omens. Missing someone once could be a coincidence, but missing them twice was unusual. Thus, Shui Miao suspected that the Spirit Commander might be in danger.
The small chessboard killing formation resembled a massive flying carpet. Shui Miao and the Holy Mother sat atop it, surveying their surroundings with an air of majesty and dominance.
However, not long after leaving the Demon-Suppressing Mountain, Shui Miao felt the yin and evil energy growing increasingly heavy. This energy could corrode yang-based artifacts and weaken their power.
“Brother, we need to be careful. Our small chessboard killing formation is strong in attack but weak in defense. If we encounter a super powerhouse from the Immortal-Demon Realm, we could be in trouble.”
Sensing the thickening yin and evil energy, the Holy Mother also began to worry.
As they spoke, the two had already rounded a mountain peak. On the other side of the peak, dozens of blood-red clouds shaped like skulls floated in the sky, surrounding a group of celestial generals. Further away, an enormous black skull-shaped cloud was rapidly rolling toward them…
“There’s trouble indeed!”
Shui Miao’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately channeled all his energy into the small chessboard killing formation…
As Holy Mother Shui Tianyi finished speaking, she had already brought Shui Miao to the gates of the fortress.
This time, Shui Tianyi proactively displayed the Seal of Suppressing Heaven.
Upon seeing the seal, the celestial generals immediately allowed them passage.
Once inside the fortress gates and seeing the grayish world before him, Shui Miao felt as though he had returned to the Realm of Rakshasa!
Although Shui Miao was still very puzzled, he felt much more at ease after realizing his own value from the conversation with the Heavenly Sage. Sometimes, having value to be exploited means having the chance to continue living. And with the chance to live on, there comes the opportunity to strive, to fight, to turn the tables, to transform weakness into strength, and to grow stronger and stronger. How could Shui Miao have ever imagined that he would possess the cultivation and strength he has today? Even if he is being used, it is worth it.
Now, the goal is the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm to find the Spirit Commander. With the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi by his side, Shui Miao traveled unimpeded. The fifth heaven was similar to the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth heavens, only with a more intense concentration of immortal energy. Flying westward, the immortal energy gradually thinned, and the landscapes became increasingly desolate. After flying for over half an hour through an area where the spiritual energy was nearly depleted, Shui Miao and Shui Tianyi finally approached the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Ahead, a massive black curtain stretched from the sky to the ground, so dark it seemed to suffocate anyone who dared to approach. Up close, it was revealed to be an enormous black mountain, surrounded by an oppressive aura of yin energy that sent shivers down one’s spine. Shui Miao extended his divine sense to probe the mountain and found it to be no different from ordinary mountains, except for the overwhelming yin energy.
Deep within the black mountain stood a colossal fortress at the entrance. At that moment, banners fluttered on the fortress walls, and hundreds of burly celestial generals clad in white armor patrolled the battlements on celestial steeds.
“These celestial generals are truly imposing!” Shui Miao observed the fortress walls and noticed the inspiring morale of the celestial soldiers and generals.
“Of course, they are the elite. In the Immortal Realm, only those who have undergone trials in the Immortal-Demon Realm are eligible for promotion. The celestial soldiers and generals you saw earlier were merely the leftovers. After their trials, the celestial generals are assigned to the third heaven. In fact, every celestial general in the third heaven is at least at the Immortal Venerable level,” Shui Tianyi explained as she led Shui Miao to the fortress gate.
This time, Shui Tianyi proactively displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal, and the celestial generals immediately allowed them passage.
Entering the fortress, Shui Miao felt as if he had returned to the Raksha Realm. The world before him was shrouded in a gray haze.
“The Immortal-Demon Realm is a truly mysterious place. Outsiders believe it to be a prison for sealing away demonic beings, but that is not the case. Initially, the Immortal Realm was entirely populated by demonic immortals, spirit immortals, and demon immortals. Before human cultivators emerged, the entire realm was called the Immortal-Demon Realm. As human cultivators grew in number and strength, they gradually occupied more than half of the Immortal Realm. The first Heavenly Emperor, Panyuan, reshaped the Immortal Realm into nine heavens and relocated the original inhabitants here, forming the current Immortal-Demon Realm. As far as I know, the Immortal-Demon Realm harbors a monumental secret.”
As Shui Tianyi and Shui Miao flew onward, they saw a vast expanse of military camps stretching for eight hundred miles, arranged in a complex formation. Each camp was centered around a massive jade pillar defense tower, radiating terrifying energy.
“Sister, what exactly is this secret?” Shui Miao asked while observing the layout of the jade pillar defense towers. He realized it was a massive Yin-Yang Five Elements Killing Formation spanning eight hundred miles, with all the jade pillar defense towers interconnected. Their power could be combined to annihilate everything.
Seeing this super killing formation, Shui Miao felt a sense of trepidation. His own small chessboard killing formation seemed insignificant in comparison.
“Do you know who Panyuan is?” Shui Tianyi glanced at Shui Miao, who looked puzzled, and continued, “Panyuan was not a human cultivator. He was an original demonic immortal of the Immortal-Demon Realm. He only reigned as Heavenly Emperor for three days, during which he laid out the structure of the nine heavens and established the laws of the Immortal Realm. After three days, he disappeared. Some say he ventured into the far reaches of the universe, while others believe he exhausted his primordial spirit and perished. But I believe he did not die; he returned to the Immortal-Demon Realm. On the surface, the Immortal-Demon Realm seems sealed, but in reality, it is we human cultivators who are imprisoned. The nine heavens are essentially a massive cage!”
Hearing this, Shui Miao was struck with a sudden realization. It seemed more plausible that the nine heavens were a super-grade sacred artifact cage rather than the original state of the Immortal Realm. However, this cage seemed excessively large…
“Sister, is this just your speculation, or is it a myth passed down through generations?” Shui Miao grew increasingly astonished. His own conceptual planet had also given birth to life, and the spirits on his planet were in a situation eerily similar to his own. Shui Miao even began to speculate… perhaps the entire universe existed within the conceptual realm of some super-being…
“It’s not a myth; it’s my deduction. This time, I wanted to use this opportunity to verify my deduction,” Shui Tianyi replied. Like Shui Miao, she was the type to dig deep and seek the root of things, never feeling at ease until she had clarity.
“We’ve arrived at the Spirit Commander’s residence.”
Shui Tianyi led Shui Miao to the outskirts of the camp and approached the golden-armored celestial generals guarding it.
“I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the sixth heaven. I have business with your Spirit Commander. Please inform him.”
Shui Tianyi displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal, which saved them a lot of trouble. One golden-armored celestial general hurried to report, while another led Shui Tianyi and Shui Miao into a guest tent.
Immortal maidens served tea and water without delay…
Not long after, the celestial general returned and reported, “Holy Mother, unfortunately, our Spirit Commander just led a team to inspect the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. He may return in half an hour, or it could take a day or two.”
“The Demon-Suppressing Mountain!”
Shui Tianyi’s heart stirred, and she immediately stood up. “Very well, brother. Since that’s the case, let’s go to the Demon-Suppressing Mountain to find him.”
“Alright…”
Shui Miao nodded, eager to explore further.
However, the golden-armored celestial general quickly advised, “Please don’t rush. There have been some unusual movements in the Immortal-Demon Realm recently. The Demon-Suppressing Mountain is a forward outpost and quite dangerous. For your safety…”
Shui Tianyi raised her hand, cutting him off. “No need. We’re not to be trifled with.”
Hearing this, the celestial general blinked and said no more.
Thus, Shui Miao and Shui Tianyi headed straight for the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. The mountain stood like a colossal stone guardian amidst a forest of sharp rock formations, adorned with numerous jade pillar defense towers. At its peak was a heavily fortified spherical fortress.
“We’re here.”
Shui Tianyi displayed the Heaven-Suppressing Seal to a group of celestial generals who approached. “I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the sixth heaven. I have business with your Spirit Commander.”
“Holy Mother, we apologize for not welcoming you sooner!”
An elderly celestial general, recognizing Shui Tianyi, quickly saluted. “Unfortunately, the Spirit Commander just led a team deep into the Immortal-Demon Realm to gather intelligence. There have been some anomalies in the realm recently. Please, come inside the fortress to wait.”
“No need. I wish to assist the Spirit Commander.”
Having failed to meet him twice, Shui Miao felt a faint sense of foreboding. He quickly spoke up before Shui Tianyi could respond, summoning his small chessboard killing formation. With Shui Tianyi by his side, they sped toward the gray depths of the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Shui Miao, well-versed in the ways of nature, knew that events often had omens. Missing someone once could be a coincidence, but twice was suspicious. He suspected the Spirit Commander might be in danger.
The small chessboard killing formation resembled a massive flying carpet. Seated atop it, Shui Miao and Shui Tianyi surveyed their surroundings with an air of majesty and dominance.
However, not far beyond the Demon-Suppressing Mountain, Shui Miao felt the yin energy growing increasingly oppressive. Yin energy could corrode yang-based artifacts, weakening their power.
“Brother, we must be cautious. Our small chessboard killing formation is strong in offense but weak in defense. If we encounter a super-powerful being from the Immortal-Demon Realm, we could be in trouble.”
As the yin energy grew denser, Shui Tianyi also began to worry.
As they spoke, they rounded a mountain peak. On the other side, dozens of blood-red clouds shaped like skulls swirled in the sky, surrounding a group of celestial generals. Further away, an enormous black skull-shaped cloud was rapidly rolling toward them…
“There’s trouble indeed!”
Shui Miao’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately poured all his energy into driving the small chessboard killing formation…
Holy Mother Shui Tianyi flew with Shui Miao, and as they looked around, they saw a vast encampment spanning eight hundred miles, arranged in a complex formation. In the center of each camp stood a towering jade pillar defense tower, brimming with terrifying energy.
“Sister, what secret could it be?”
As Shui Miao spoke with Holy Mother Shui Tianyi, he observed the layout of the jade pillar defense towers and realized it was actually a massive Yin-Yang and Five Elements Slaughtering Formation stretching for eight hundred miles. All the jade pillar towers were interconnected, allowing their energies to merge and unleash devastating power capable of annihilating anything!
Seeing this ultimate formation, Shui Miao couldn’t help but feel a chill—his own small chessboard formation seemed insignificant in comparison.
“Do you know who Pan Yuan was?”
Although Shui Miao was still filled with confusion, he felt a sense of relief after realizing his own value through the conversation with the Heavenly Sage. There are times when having value to be exploited provides an opportunity to continue living. And with that opportunity comes the chance to strive, to fight, to turn the tide, to transform weakness into strength, and to grow ever stronger.
Who would have thought that Shui Miao could ever achieve the level of cultivation and strength he possesses today? Even if he is being used, it is worth it. Now, his goal is the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm, to find the Spirit Commander. Accompanied by the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi, Shui Miao traveled without hindrance.
The Fifth Heaven was similar to the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens, with only a slightly more intense concentration of immortal energy. As they flew westward, the immortal energy grew thinner, and the landscape became increasingly desolate. After flying for over half an hour through an area where the spiritual energy was nearly depleted, Shui Miao and the Holy Mother finally approached the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Ahead, they saw a massive black curtain wall, stretching from the heavens to the earth, so dark that it seemed to suffocate anyone who dared to approach. Up close, it became clear that this was an enormous black mountain, surrounded by an oppressive aura of yin energy that sent chills down the spine.
Shui Miao extended his divine sense to probe the mountain, finding it no different from any ordinary mountain, except for the overwhelming yin energy. Deep within the black mountain, there was a massive fortress built at the entrance. At that moment, hundreds of white-armored, burly celestial generals rode celestial horses, patrolling the fortress walls.
“These celestial generals are truly imposing!” Shui Miao observed the fortress walls, noticing the inspiring morale of the celestial soldiers and generals.
“Of course, they are the elite, selected from the Immortal-Demon Realm. Only those who have trained in the Immortal-Demon Realm are eligible for promotion. The celestial soldiers you saw earlier were merely the leftovers. After their training, these generals are assigned to the Third Heaven, where each of them has at least the cultivation level of an Immortal Venerable,” the Holy Mother explained as she led Shui Miao to the fortress gate.
This time, the Holy Mother revealed the Heavenly Seal, and the celestial generals allowed them to pass. Entering the fortress, Shui Miao felt as if he had returned to the Rakshasa Realm.
“The Immortal-Demon Realm is a truly mysterious place. Outsiders believe it to be a prison for sealing away evil spirits and demons, but that is not the case. In the beginning, the entire Immortal Realm was inhabited by celestial spirits, demons, and immortals. Before human cultivators existed, the entire realm was called the Immortal-Demon Realm. As human cultivators grew in number and strength, they gradually took over most of the Immortal Realm. The first Heavenly Emperor, Panyuan, restructured the realm into nine heavens and relocated the original inhabitants here, forming the current Immortal-Demon Realm. I believe there is a great secret hidden within the Immortal-Demon Realm,” the Holy Mother said as they flew through the area.
For eight hundred miles, they saw countless camps arranged in a complex formation, each with a massive jade pillar defense tower at its center, containing terrifying energy.
“Sister, what is this secret?” Shui Miao asked while observing the layout of the jade pillar defense towers. He realized it was a massive Yin-Yang Five Elements Killing Formation spanning eight hundred miles, with all the jade pillars connected, their power fused together to annihilate everything.
Seeing this super killing formation, Shui Miao felt a sense of dread. His own small chessboard killing formation seemed insignificant in comparison.
“Do you know who Panyuan is?” the Holy Mother asked, noticing Shui Miao’s confusion. “Panyuan was not a human cultivator but an original celestial spirit of the Immortal-Demon Realm. He ruled as the Heavenly Emperor for only three days, during which he divided the nine heavens and established the laws of the Immortal Realm. After three days, he disappeared. Some say he ventured into the far reaches of the universe, while others believe he exhausted his primordial spirit and died. But I believe he did not die; he returned to the Immortal-Demon Realm. On the surface, it seems the Immortal-Demon Realm is sealed, but in reality, it is we human cultivators who are trapped. The nine heavens are a massive cage!”
Hearing this, Shui Miao’s mind raced, and he began to see the plausibility of the Holy Mother’s analysis. Rather than the Immortal Realm being as it is, it seemed more like the nine heavens were a super divine artifact cage—just an incredibly large one.
“Sister, is this just speculation, or is it a myth passed down?” Shui Miao asked, growing more astonished. He thought of his own world of consciousness, which had also given birth to life. The spirits in his world were in a situation eerily similar to his own. He even began to wonder if the entire universe existed within the consciousness of some super being.
“It’s not a myth but my deduction. This time, I wanted to use this opportunity to verify my theory,” the Holy Mother replied. Like Shui Miao, she was someone who sought to uncover the truth, never resting until she had answers.
“We’ve arrived at the Spirit Commander’s residence,” the Holy Mother said as they landed outside a camp and approached the golden-armored celestial generals guarding it.
“I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the Sixth Heaven. I need to see your Spirit Commander. Please inform him,” the Holy Mother said, showing the Heavenly Seal to avoid unnecessary trouble.
One golden-armored general quickly went to report, while another led them to a guest tent. Celestial maidens served tea, and before long, the general returned with news. “Holy Mother, unfortunately, our Spirit Commander just led a team to inspect the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. He may return in half an hour, or it could take a day or two.”
“The Demon-Suppressing Mountain!” The Holy Mother stood up immediately. “Brother, let’s go to the Demon-Suppressing Mountain to find him.”
Shui Miao nodded, eager to explore. However, the golden-armored general quickly advised, “Please don’t rush. There have been some disturbances in the Immortal-Demon Realm recently. The Demon-Suppressing Mountain is a forward outpost and quite dangerous. For your safety…”
The Holy Mother raised her hand, cutting him off. “No need. We are not to be underestimated.”
Hearing this, the general blinked and said no more.
Thus, Shui Miao and the Holy Mother headed straight for the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. The mountain stood like a colossal stone guardian amidst a field of sharp rock formations, with numerous jade pillar defense towers scattered across its slopes. At its peak was a heavily fortified spherical fortress.
“We’re here,” the Holy Mother said, showing the Heavenly Seal to a group of celestial generals who approached. “I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the Sixth Heaven. I need to see your Spirit Commander.”
“Holy Mother, we apologize for not welcoming you sooner!” An elderly general, recognizing the Holy Mother, quickly saluted. “But unfortunately, the Spirit Commander just led a team deep into the Immortal-Demon Realm to gather intelligence. There have been some anomalies recently. Please wait inside the fortress.”
“No need. I wish to assist the Spirit Commander,” Shui Miao interjected, feeling a growing sense of unease after failing to meet the commander twice. He activated his small chessboard killing formation, taking the Holy Mother with him as they sped into the gray depths of the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Shui Miao, well-versed in the ways of nature, knew that events often had omens. Missing the commander once could be a coincidence, but twice was unusual. He suspected the Spirit Commander might be in danger.
The small chessboard killing formation resembled a massive flying carpet, with Shui Miao and the Holy Mother seated atop it, surveying their surroundings with an air of majesty and authority.
However, not far beyond the Demon-Suppressing Mountain, Shui Miao felt the yin energy growing stronger. Yin energy could corrode yang-based artifacts, weakening their power.
“Brother, we must be careful. Our small chessboard killing formation is strong in attack but weak in defense. If we encounter a super powerhouse from the Immortal-Demon Realm, we could be in trouble,” the Holy Mother warned, also sensing the increasing yin energy.
As they spoke, they rounded a mountain peak. On the other side, dozens of blood-red clouds shaped like skulls swirled in the sky, surrounding a group of celestial generals. Further away, an enormous black skull-shaped cloud was rapidly rolling toward them.
“Trouble indeed!” Shui Miao exclaimed, immediately channeling all his energy into the small chessboard killing formation…
“This…”
Shui Miao was deeply shocked by these words. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Shui Tianyi’s analysis might be correct.
Although Shui Miao was still filled with doubt, he felt a sense of relief after realizing his own value in the conversation with the Heavenly Sage. Sometimes, having value to be exploited means having a chance to continue living. And with that chance comes the opportunity to strive, to fight, to turn weakness into strength, and to grow stronger and stronger.
Who would have thought that Shui Miao could ever reach the level of cultivation and strength he has today? Even if he is being used, it is worth it.
Now, his goal is the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm, to find the Spirit Commander. With the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi by his side, they traveled unimpeded. The fifth heaven was similar to the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth heavens, except that the immortal energy was more intense.
Flying westward, the immortal energy gradually thinned, and the landscape became increasingly desolate. After flying for over half an hour through an area where the spiritual energy was nearly depleted, Shui Miao and Shui Tianyi finally approached the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Ahead, they saw a massive black curtain that stretched from the sky to the ground, so dark it seemed to suffocate anyone who dared approach. Up close, it was revealed to be an enormous black mountain, surrounded by an oppressive aura of yin energy that sent shivers down one’s spine.
Shui Miao extended his spiritual senses to probe the mountain and found it to be no different from an ordinary mountain, except for the overwhelming yin energy.
Deep within the black mountain, there was a massive fortress built at the entrance. At that moment, banners fluttered on the fortress walls, and hundreds of burly celestial generals clad in white armor patrolled the ramparts on celestial steeds.
“These celestial generals are truly imposing!” Shui Miao observed the fortress walls and noticed the inspiring morale of the celestial soldiers and generals.
“Of course, they are the elite. In the Immortal Realm, only those who have trained in the Immortal-Demon Realm are eligible for promotion. The celestial soldiers and generals you saw earlier were merely the leftovers. After their training, the celestial generals are assigned to the third heaven. In fact, every celestial general in the third heaven is at least at the level of an Immortal Sage,” Shui Tianyi explained as she led Shui Miao to the fortress gate.
This time, Shui Tianyi proactively displayed the Heavenly Seal, and the celestial generals allowed them to pass.
Entering the fortress, Shui Miao felt as if he had returned to the Raksha Realm. The world before him was shrouded in gray.
“The Immortal-Demon Realm is a truly mysterious place. Outsiders only know it as a prison for sealing away demonic beings. But the truth is, in the beginning, the entire Immortal Realm was inhabited by demonic and spiritual immortals. Before human cultivators existed, the entire realm was called the Immortal-Demon Realm. As human cultivators grew in number and strength, they gradually took over most of the Immortal Realm. The first Heavenly Emperor, Panyuan, reshaped the Immortal Realm into nine heavens and relocated the original inhabitants here, forming the current Immortal-Demon Realm. As far as I know, the Immortal-Demon Realm holds a monumental secret,” Shui Tianyi explained as they flew.
As far as the eye could see, there were camps spread over eight hundred miles, arranged in a complex formation. Each camp had a massive jade pillar defense tower at its center, containing terrifying energy.
“Sister, what exactly is this secret?” Shui Miao asked while observing the layout of the jade pillar defense towers. He realized it was a massive Yin-Yang Five Elements Killing Formation spanning eight hundred miles. All the jade pillar defense towers were interconnected, their powers fused together to annihilate everything.
Seeing this super killing formation, Shui Miao felt a sense of dread. His own small chessboard killing formation seemed insignificant in comparison.
“Do you know who Panyuan is?” Shui Tianyi glanced at Shui Miao, who looked puzzled, and continued, “Panyuan was not a human cultivator. He was one of the original demonic immortals of the Immortal-Demon Realm. He only reigned as Heavenly Emperor for three days, during which he laid out the structure of the nine heavens and established the laws of the Immortal Realm. After three days, he disappeared. Some say he ventured into the far reaches of the universe, while others believe he exhausted his primordial spirit and died. But I believe he did not die. He returned to the Immortal-Demon Realm. On the surface, it seems the Immortal-Demon Realm is sealed, but in reality, it is we human cultivators who are sealed within it. The nine heavens are essentially a massive prison!”
Hearing this, Shui Miao’s heart trembled, and his thoughts raced. He suddenly felt that Shui Tianyi’s analysis might be correct.
Rather than the Immortal Realm being as it is, it seems the nine heavens are a super divine prison!
Though this prison seems a bit too large…
“Sister, is this just your speculation, or is it a myth passed down?” Shui Miao asked, growing more astonished. His own world of consciousness had also given birth to life. The spirits in his world of consciousness were in the same situation as he was. Shui Miao even began to wonder… perhaps the entire universe exists within the consciousness of some super being…
“It’s not a myth, but my deduction. This time, I wanted to use this opportunity to verify my deduction,” Shui Tianyi replied. Like Shui Miao, she was someone who liked to get to the root of things and wouldn’t rest until she had the answers.
“The Spirit Commander’s residence is here,” Shui Tianyi said as she led Shui Miao to the outskirts of the camp and approached the golden-armored celestial generals guarding it.
“I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the sixth heaven. I have business with your Spirit Commander. Please inform him,” Shui Tianyi proactively displayed the Heavenly Seal, saving them a lot of trouble.
One golden-armored celestial general hurried to report, while another led Shui Tianyi and Shui Miao into a guest tent.
Immortal maidens served tea and water, as expected…
Not long after, the celestial general returned and reported, “Holy Mother, unfortunately, our Spirit Commander just led a team to inspect the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. He may return in half an hour, or it could take a day or two.”
“The Demon-Suppressing Mountain!” Shui Tianyi’s heart stirred, and she immediately stood up. “Very well, brother, let’s go to the Demon-Suppressing Mountain to find him.”
Shui Miao nodded, eager to explore.
However, the golden-armored celestial general quickly advised, “Please don’t rush. There have been some disturbances in the Immortal-Demon Realm recently. The Demon-Suppressing Mountain is a forward outpost and quite dangerous. For your safety…”
Shui Tianyi raised her hand, cutting him off. “No need. We are not to be underestimated.”
Hearing this, the celestial general blinked and said no more.
Thus, Shui Miao and Shui Tianyi headed straight for the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. The mountain stood like a colossal stone guardian amidst a forest of sharp rock formations. The mountain was also dotted with numerous jade pillar defense towers, and at its summit was a heavily fortified spherical fortress.
“We’re here,” Shui Tianyi said as she displayed the Heavenly Seal to a group of celestial generals who approached. “I am the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi from the sixth heaven. I have business with your Spirit Commander.”
“Holy Mother, we apologize for not welcoming you properly!” An elderly celestial general, knowing who Shui Tianyi was, quickly saluted. “Unfortunately, the Spirit Commander just led a team deep into the Immortal-Demon Realm to gather intelligence. There have been some anomalies in the Immortal-Demon Realm recently. Please, come inside the fortress to wait.”
“No need. I wish to assist the Spirit Commander,” Shui Miao interjected, feeling a sense of foreboding after failing to meet the Spirit Commander twice. He immediately activated his small chessboard killing formation, took Shui Tianyi with him, and headed straight into the gray depths of the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Shui Miao, well-versed in the ways of nature, knew that everything in the world has its omens.
Failing to find the Spirit Commander once could be a coincidence.
Failing twice, however, was not normal.
Thus, Shui Miao suspected that the Spirit Commander might be in danger.
The small chessboard killing formation resembled a massive flying carpet. Shui Miao and Shui Tianyi sat atop it, surveying their surroundings with an air of majesty and dominance.
However, not long after leaving the Demon-Suppressing Mountain, Shui Miao felt the yin energy growing heavier.
Yin energy could corrode yang-based artifacts, weakening their power.
“Brother, we must be careful. Our small chessboard killing formation is strong in offense but weak in defense. If we encounter a super powerhouse from the Immortal-Demon Realm ambushing us, it could be troublesome,” Shui Tianyi warned as she sensed the increasing yin energy.
As they spoke, they rounded a mountain peak.
On the other side of the peak, dozens of blood-red clouds shaped like skulls floated in the sky, surrounding a group of celestial generals. Further away, an enormous black skull-shaped cloud was rapidly rolling toward them…
“There’s trouble indeed!” Shui Miao thought, quickly channeling all his energy into the small chessboard killing formation…
Though this prison was unimaginably vast…
“Sister, is this just your guess, or is it a myth passed down through legends?”
The more Shui Miao thought, the more astonished he became. After all, hadn’t his own realm planet given birth to life? Wasn’t the situation of the elves on his realm planet exactly the same as his own? Shui Miao even began to imagine… perhaps the entire universe was inside the realm of some supreme being…
“It’s not a legend—it’s my deduction. This time, coming here with you gives me the perfect opportunity to verify my hypothesis.”
Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was actually the same kind of person as Shui Miao—both loved digging into the root of things, never feeling at ease until they uncovered the truth.
“We’ve arrived at General Ling’s headquarters.”
Holy Mother Shui Tianyi landed with Shui Miao outside the camp and approached the golden-armored celestial general guarding it.
“I am Holy Mother Shui Tianyi of the Sixth Heaven. I have business with General Ling. Please announce our arrival.”
Holy Mother Shui Tianyi proactively displayed the Seal of Suppressing Heaven, saving a great deal of trouble.
One golden-armored celestial general hurried off to report, while another escorted Holy Mother Shui Tianyi and Shui Miao into a guest tent.
Graceful celestial maidens brought tea and refreshments…
It wasn’t long before the celestial general returned with a report.
“Holy Mother, what bad timing! General Ling just left with a group to patrol the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. He should return in half an hour at the earliest, or possibly not for a day or two.”
“Demon-Suppressing Mountain!”
Holy Mother Shui Tianyi’s heart stirred and she immediately stood up. “All right then, brother, since that’s the case, let’s go find him at the Demon-Suppressing Mountain.”
“Mm…”
Shui Miao nodded, eager to explore the area anyway.
But the golden-armored celestial general quickly advised, “Please don’t rush. Lately, there have been unusual disturbances in the Immortal-Demon Realm. The Demon-Suppressing Mountain is a forward outpost and extremely dangerous. For your safety…”
Holy Mother Shui Tianyi raised her hand, cutting off the general’s words. “No need. We’re not pushovers.”
The celestial general blinked, then fell silent.
Thus, Shui Miao and Holy Mother Shui Tianyi headed directly toward the Demon-Suppressing Mountain. The mountain resembled a gigantic stone guardian, standing solemnly amidst a field of sharp, jagged rocks. Many jade pillar defense towers were also set up on the mountain, and at its peak stood a heavily fortified spherical stronghold.
“We’re here.”
Holy Mother Shui Tianyi proactively displayed the Seal of Suppressing Heaven to the approaching celestial generals. “I am Holy Mother Shui Tianyi of the Sixth Heaven. I have business with General Ling.”
“Holy Mother, we failed to greet you properly!”
An older celestial general, recognizing Holy Mother Shui Tianyi, quickly bowed in greeting. “Unfortunately, General Ling just left with a group to scout deeper into the Immortal-Demon Realm. Lately, there have been some abnormalities in the Immortal-Demon Realm. Please, both of you, come inside the stronghold and wait.”
“No need. I’d like to go assist General Ling.”
After failing to meet him twice, Shui Miao couldn’t help but feel a slight sense of foreboding. He quickly spoke up before Holy Mother Shui Tianyi could. Immediately, he summoned his small chessboard formation, took Shui Tianyi with him, and headed straight into the grayish depths of the Immortal-Demon Realm.
Shui Miao was deeply attuned to the natural way of things and knew that everything in the world had omens.
Missing someone once might be a coincidence.
Missing twice, still a coincidence—that was already suspicious.
Therefore, Shui Miao suspected that General Ling might be in danger.
The small chessboard formation functioned like a giant flying carpet, with Shui Miao and Holy Mother Shui Tianyi sitting atop it, scanning their surroundings. They looked truly majestic and imposing.
However, not far beyond the Demon-Suppressing Mountain, Shui Miao began to feel the yin-slaying energy growing heavier.
Yin-slaying energy corroded and weakened yang-based artifacts.
“Brother, we must be careful. Our small chessboard formation is good for offense but weak in defense. If we encounter a powerful expert from the Immortal-Demon Realm, we’ll be in serious trouble.”
Feeling the increasing intensity of the yin-slaying energy, Holy Mother Shui Tianyi grew increasingly worried.
As they spoke, the two had already flown past a mountain ridge.
On the other side, dozens of blood-red clouds had transformed into flying, swirling skull heads in the sky, surrounding a group of celestial generals. Further away, an enormous black skull-shaped cloud was rapidly rolling toward them…
“Sure enough, trouble has come!”
Shui Miao’s heart pounded with alarm as he quickly poured all his power into activating the small chessboard formation…
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