Shui Miao suddenly realized that even an Immortal Emperor wasn’t that impressive after all, and imprisoning one wasn’t such an impossible feat.
Destroying Immortal artifacts—this trump card truly made everyone tremble with fear.
However, today’s incident had been too massive; Heaven would certainly investigate.
Shui Miao realized the seriousness of the situation. The truth hidden by puppets couldn’t be concealed for long, and this place was no longer safe to linger. Instantly, he summoned again the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Qingtian Immortal Emperor, ordering them to cause chaos in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, completely disrupting the order of the Immortal Realm, so he could quietly forge a Holy artifact amidst the confusion.
Once the Holy artifact was completed, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure would all be decided in this one move.
However, forging a Holy artifact would consume a massive amount of Emperor Qi, and the supply from the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, keeping the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor secretly imprisoned for a long time was clearly unrealistic.
After a moment’s thought, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Immortal Emperors to collect Emperor Qi.
Yet, this idea was simply too insane.
Right now, both the White Tiger Emperor and the Qingtian Immortal Emperor were guarded by heavenly soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Xinghe Immortal Emperor’s location was unknown. Rather than scheming against the Immortal Emperors, it would be better to create a supreme artifact with extremely powerful concealment abilities, sneak into the First Heaven, and steal a massive amount of Emperor Qi.
Thus, with a flicker of thought, Shui Miao immediately began forging this supreme artifact capable of hiding his presence.
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“Master, something huge has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female immortal officer Xiao Xiao hurried back.
“What happened?”
Shui Miao suddenly realized that the Immortal Emperor wasn’t all that impressive, and imprisoning the Immortal Emperor wasn’t such an unattainable feat.
Destroying an Immortal Artifact—this trump card truly struck fear into both humans and ghosts alike.
However, today’s events had escalated far too much, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Shui Miao, aware of the gravity of the situation, knew that the truth couldn’t be concealed by puppets for long. This place was no longer safe, so he immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, completely disrupting the order of the Immortal Realm. This chaos would allow him to quietly forge the Sacred Artifact in peace.
Once the Sacred Artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging the Sacred Artifact would require an immense amount of Imperial Qi, and the supply from the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, keeping the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor under house arrest for an extended period was clearly unrealistic.
After some contemplation, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Immortal Emperors to gather Imperial Qi.
Yet, this idea was a bit too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor were both protected by heavenly soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Immortal Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than targeting the Immortal Emperors, it would be more practical to create a super-powerful artifact for stealth and sneak into the First Heaven to steal a large amount of Imperial Qi.
With this in mind, Shui Miao immediately began forging a super artifact for concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female immortal official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any super beings from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, said, “Master, rumors are spreading that the Star Perception Elder of the Three Pure Sects self-destructed twice, killing the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor and the Star River Immortal Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was shocked. “That’s impossible. There’s something fishy about this…”
“Yes, I suspect that the Star Perception Elder used a super-destructive Immortal Artifact similar to the one that annihilated the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. What I can’t understand is how he survived being at the core of the self-destruction and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a Sacred Artifact protecting him?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the super beings of the First Heaven rarely possess a Sacred Artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sects couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an incredibly skilled craftsman, likely using puppets.” The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi paced back and forth in the chamber.
After some thought, she suddenly stopped, as if she had realized something, and with a hint of excitement, quickly said to Xiao Xiao, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, his blatant defiance of the Heavenly Court is far too dangerous. He’s still somewhat naive. If the Heavenly Emperor finds out, the Heavenly Court will surely send super beings to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, go and investigate immediately. Whether he’s Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female immortal official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi scanned with her divine sense and allowed Da Da to enter.
Da Da entered and immediately said, “Master, something strange has happened in the Immortal Realm again. The Star River Immortal Emperor, who was supposedly killed by the self-destruction, is now rampaging everywhere, seizing spirit stones, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Immortal Emperor has also returned to the Ninth Heaven. What’s most unbelievable is that after the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor returned to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, they mobilized heavenly soldiers and generals to forcibly seize spirit stones, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, as I thought. It’s the puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing this chaos. The number of puppets equals the number of self-destructions. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities.” The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was extremely agitated, speaking in a torrent of words that seemed almost incoherent.
After a pause, a brilliant plan formed in her mind. She narrowed her eyes and said, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more. Let’s muddy the waters further, preferably all the way to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, go out and cause as much chaos as possible, making sure the various sects are in complete uproar. I’ll personally handle the search for Shui Miao.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out yourself?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so excited and frenzied before.
It seemed as if they could already see the entire Immortal Realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi suddenly let out a cold laugh. With a flash of light, she transformed into an old immortal man, stroking his beard as he said, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, surprised by the depth of their master’s cunning. Her injuries had healed, yet she had been feigning illness. Who was she guarding against?
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In the First Heaven of the Immortal Realm, five massive immortal cities floated quietly amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven didn’t have many immortal mountains, only immortal cities.
In fact, the entire First Heaven had only ten immortal cities.
The First Heaven was filled with dense Imperial Qi, making it a paradise for Immortal Emperors. Each Immortal Emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan. They never procreated, dedicating themselves solely to cultivation and the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Immortal Emperors, but their numbers were extremely few.
These five interconnected immortal cities were each a different color. The surrounding four cities were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the central, most massive city was golden—it was the location of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these immortal cities was a top-tier Sacred Artifact.
Surrounding the massive golden immortal city were the four cities of Origin, Enlightenment, Punishment, and Benevolence.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishments Hall of the Punishment City, which governed the order of the Three Realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of the Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Sovereign, Chong Yuan Sage.
Chong Yuan Sage had a tall and straight figure, resembling a middle-aged man in his forties with well-defined features. His only distinctive trait was his crimson eyebrows. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, with his hair loose, and his eyes sparkled with a hidden thunderous light.
Another was the Punishment Law Sovereign, Xing Tian Ancestor.
Xing Tian Ancestor was robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red sword on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were deep, exuding an endless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Law Sovereign, Heavenly Mechanism Sage.
Heavenly Mechanism Sage wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression grave, resembling a stern scholar. However, he possessed the piercing eyes of an eagle, capable of seeing through the mysteries of the Nine Heavens. He was the Heavenly Emperor’s cousin and the city lord of Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine sacred mirrors within the Nine Punishments Hall, five of them displayed scenes from the Immortal Realm.
The three super elders of Punishment City were quietly observing these scenes.
Shui Miao suddenly realized that the Celestial Emperor wasn’t all that impressive, and imprisoning the Celestial Emperor wasn’t such an unattainable feat.
Destroying celestial artifacts—this trump card truly struck fear into both humans and spirits alike.
However, the events of today had escalated too far, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Shui Miao, aware of the gravity of the situation, knew that the truth couldn’t be concealed by puppets for long. This place was no longer safe, so he immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Celestial Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, thoroughly disrupting the order of the celestial realm. This chaos would allow him to quietly forge the Sacred Artifact in peace.
Once the Sacred Artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging the Sacred Artifact would require an immense amount of Imperial Qi, and the supply from the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, keeping the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor under prolonged house arrest was clearly impractical.
After some thought, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Celestial Emperors to gather Imperial Qi.
Yet, this idea was somewhat too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Celestial Emperor were both under the protection of heavenly soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Celestial Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than targeting the Celestial Emperors, it would be more practical to craft a superbly stealthy artifact to secretly infiltrate the First Heaven and steal a large amount of Imperial Qi.
Thus, Shui Miao’s mind shifted, and he immediately began forging a super artifact for stealth and concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any super beings from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, reported, “Master, rumors are spreading that the Star Awakening Elder of the Three Pure Sects self-destructed twice, killing the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor and the Star River Celestial Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Celestial Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was shocked. “That’s impossible. There’s something fishy about this…”
“Yes, I suspect that the Star Awakening Elder used a super destructive celestial artifact similar to the one that annihilated the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. But I can’t understand how he could still be alive after being at the epicenter of the explosion, and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a Sacred Artifact protecting him?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the super beings in the First Heaven rarely possess a Sacred Artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sects couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an incredibly skilled craftsman, likely using puppets,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi paced back and forth in the chamber.
After some contemplation, she suddenly stopped, as if she had thought of something, and with a hint of excitement, she quickly said to Xiao Xiao, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, he’s being so brazen in opposing the Heavenly Court, which is extremely dangerous. He’s still somewhat naive. If the Celestial Emperor finds out, the Heavenly Court will surely send super beings to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, you must investigate immediately. Whether he’s Shui Miao or not, find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi scanned with her divine sense and allowed Da Da to enter.
Upon entering, Da Da immediately reported, “Master, another strange event has occurred in the celestial realm. The Star River Celestial Emperor, who was supposedly killed in the explosion, is now rampaging everywhere, seizing crystals, elixirs, and crafting materials. Meanwhile, the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor has returned to the Ninth Heaven. Most baffling of all, after the Sky-Piercing Celestial Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor returned to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, they mobilized heavenly soldiers and generals to forcibly seize crystals, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, just as I thought. It’s the puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing this chaos. Each puppet means another explosion. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I refuse to believe he could be this capable,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi spoke with intense excitement, her words almost incoherent.
After a pause, a brilliant plan formed in her mind. She narrowed her eyes and said, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more. Let’s muddy the waters further, preferably all the way to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, you must go out and cause more chaos, inciting the sects into complete turmoil. As for finding Shui Miao, I’ll handle that personally.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so excited and frenzied.
It seemed as if they could already see the entire celestial realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi suddenly let out a cold laugh. With a flash of light, she transformed into an old celestial man, stroking his beard as he said, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, never realizing their master’s depth of cunning! Her injuries had healed, yet she had been feigning illness. Who was she guarding against?
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In the First Heaven of the celestial realm, five massive celestial cities floated serenely amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven didn’t have many celestial mountains, only celestial cities.
In fact, the entire First Heaven had only ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was brimming with dense Imperial Qi, a paradise for Celestial Emperors. Each Celestial Emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan. They did not reproduce, dedicating themselves solely to cultivation and the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Celestial Emperors, but their numbers were exceedingly few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were each of a different color. The surrounding four cities were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the central, most massive city was golden—the seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme Sacred Artifact.
Surrounding the massive golden celestial city were the four cities of Origin, Enlightenment, Punishment, and Benevolence.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishment Hall of the Punishment City, which governed the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of the Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Sovereign, Chong Yuan the Holy Sovereign.
Chong Yuan the Holy Sovereign had a tall and upright figure, resembling a middle-aged man in his forties with well-defined features. His only distinctive trait was his crimson eyebrows. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, his hair loose, and his eyes shone with an unusual brilliance, as if they concealed lightning.
Another was the Punishment Law Sovereign, Xing Tian the Ancestor.
Xing Tian the Ancestor was robust and strong, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red greatsword on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were profoundly deep, exuding boundless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Law Sovereign, Tian Ji the Venerable.
Tian Ji the Venerable wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression solemn, resembling a stern scholar. However, he possessed the piercing eyes of a hawk, capable of seeing through the mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the Celestial Emperor’s cousin and the city lord of Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine Sacred Spirit Mirrors within the Nine Punishment Hall, five of them displayed scenes from the celestial realm.
The three super elders of Punishment City watched these scenes in silence.
“What! Self-detonated twice?”
Shui Tianyi was greatly shocked, “That’s impossible—there must be something wrong here…”
Shui Miao suddenly realized that the Celestial Emperor wasn’t all that impressive, and imprisoning the Celestial Emperor wasn’t such an unattainable feat.
Destroying celestial artifacts—this trump card truly made both humans and ghosts tremble in fear.
However, today’s events had escalated far too much, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Shui Miao, aware of the gravity of the situation, knew that the truth couldn’t be concealed for long with mere puppets. This place was no longer safe, so he immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, thoroughly disrupting the order of the celestial realm. This chaos would allow him to quietly forge a divine artifact in the midst of the turmoil.
Once the divine artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging a divine artifact would require an immense amount of imperial energy, and the supply from the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, keeping the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor under prolonged house arrest was clearly unrealistic.
After some contemplation, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Celestial Emperors to gather imperial energy.
Yet, this idea was somewhat too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor were both protected by celestial soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Celestial Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than scheming against the Celestial Emperors, it would be more practical to craft a superbly stealthy artifact, allowing him to sneak into the First Heaven and steal a vast amount of imperial energy.
With this thought, Shui Miao immediately began forging a super artifact for concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any superpower from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, said, “Master, rumors are spreading that Elder Xingjue of the Three Pure Sect self-destructed twice, annihilating the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor and the Star River Celestial Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was shocked. “This is impossible. There’s something fishy about this…”
“Yes, I suspect that Elder Xingjue used a super destructive celestial artifact, similar to the one that destroyed the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. But I can’t understand how he managed to survive being at the core of the explosion and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a divine protective artifact?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the superpowers in the First Heaven rarely possess a divine artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sect couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an exceptionally skilled craftsman, likely using puppets,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi paced back and forth in the chamber.
After some thought, she suddenly stopped, as if she had realized something, and with a hint of excitement, she quickly said to Xiao Xiao, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, his blatant defiance of the Heavenly Court is extremely dangerous. He’s still somewhat naive. If the Celestial Emperor finds out, the Heavenly Court will surely send superpowers to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, go and investigate immediately. Whether he’s Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi scanned with her divine sense and allowed Da Da to enter.
Upon entering, Da Da immediately said, “Master, something strange has happened in the celestial realm again. The Star River Celestial Emperor, who was supposedly killed in the explosion, is now rampaging everywhere, seizing crystals, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Celestial Emperor has also returned to the Ninth Heaven. What’s most unbelievable is that after the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor returned to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, they mobilized celestial soldiers and generals to forcibly seize crystals, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, as I suspected. It’s the puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing this chaos. The number of puppets equals the number of explosions. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi spoke with intense excitement, her words somewhat incoherent.
After a pause, the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi formulated a clever plan and said with narrowed eyes, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more, making the waters murkier. Ideally, we should extend the chaos to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, go out now and cause as much trouble as possible, inciting the sects into complete turmoil. I’ll personally handle the search for Shui Miao.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so excited and frenzied.
The two of them could already envision the entire celestial realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi suddenly let out a cold laugh, her body flashing with light as she transformed into an old celestial man, stroking his beard and saying, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, realizing the depth of their master’s cunning. Her injuries had healed, yet she was still feigning illness. Who was she guarding against?
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In the First Heaven of the celestial realm, five massive celestial cities floated quietly amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven didn’t have many celestial mountains, only celestial cities.
In fact, the entire First Heaven had only ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was filled with dense imperial energy, a paradise for Celestial Emperors. Each Celestial Emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan. They never bore children, dedicating themselves solely to cultivation and the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Celestial Emperors, but their numbers were extremely few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were of five different colors. The surrounding four cities were black, green, red, and gray, while the central, largest city was golden—it was the seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme divine artifact.
Surrounding the massive golden celestial city were four cities to the east, west, south, and north: Origin City, Enlightenment City, Punishment City, and Benevolence City.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishments Hall of Punishment City, which governed the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Ministry’s Law Sovereign, Chongyuan Holy Sovereign.
Chongyuan Holy Sovereign had a tall and straight figure, resembling a middle-aged man in his forties with regular features, except for his crimson eyebrows. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, his hair loose, and his eyes exceptionally bright, as if they concealed lightning.
Another was the Law of Punishment Sovereign, Xing Tian Ancestor.
Xing Tian Ancestor was robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red greatsword on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were profoundly deep, exuding endless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Secrets Law Sovereign, Heavenly Secrets Sovereign.
Heavenly Secrets Sovereign wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression grave, resembling a stern scholar. Yet, he possessed the piercing eyes of an eagle that could see through the mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the Celestial Emperor’s cousin and the city lord of Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine sacred mirrors within the Nine Punishments Hall, five mirrors displayed scenes from the celestial realm.
The three super elders of Punishment City watched these scenes in silence.
Shui Miao suddenly realized that the Immortal Emperor wasn’t all that impressive, and imprisoning an Immortal Emperor wasn’t an unattainable feat.
Destroying an immortal artifact—this trump card truly made both humans and ghosts tremble in fear.
However, today’s events had escalated far too much, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Shui Miao, aware of the gravity of the situation, knew that the truth couldn’t be concealed by puppets for long. This place was no longer safe, so he immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, throwing the celestial order into complete chaos. This would allow him to quietly forge a divine artifact amidst the turmoil.
Once the divine artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging a divine artifact would consume an enormous amount of imperial energy, and the supply from the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, keeping the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor under house arrest for an extended period was clearly impractical.
After a moment of contemplation, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Immortal Emperors to gather imperial energy.
Yet, this idea was somewhat too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor were both protected by celestial soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Immortal Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than scheming against Immortal Emperors, it would be more practical to create a superbly stealthy artifact to secretly infiltrate the First Heaven and steal a large amount of imperial energy.
Thus, Shui Miao’s thoughts shifted, and he immediately began forging a super artifact for stealth and concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi frowned and immediately waved her hand, using her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any superpower from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, said, “Master, rumors are spreading that the Star Awakening Elder of the Three Pure Sects self-destructed twice, killing the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor and the Star River Immortal Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was shocked. “This is impossible. There’s something fishy about this…”
“Yes, I suspect that the Star Awakening Elder used a super destructive immortal artifact, similar to the one that annihilated the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. But I can’t understand how he could still be alive after being at the core of the explosion, and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a divine protective artifact?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicion.
“No, absolutely not. Even the superpowers in the First Heaven rarely possess a divine artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sects couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an extremely skilled craftsman, likely using puppets.” The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi paced back and forth in the chamber.
After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly stopped, as if she had thought of something, and said to Xiao Xiao with slight excitement, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, he’s being too reckless in openly opposing the Heavenly Court. The danger is immense. He’s still somewhat naive. If the Heavenly Emperor learns of this, the Heavenly Court will surely send superpowers to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, go and investigate immediately. Whether he’s Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi scanned with her divine sense and allowed Da Da to enter.
Da Da entered and immediately said, “Master, something strange has happened in the immortal realm. The Star River Immortal Emperor, who was supposedly killed by the explosion, is now rampaging everywhere, seizing crystals, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Immortal Emperor has also returned to the Ninth Heaven. What’s most unbelievable is that after the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor returned to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, they mobilized celestial soldiers and generals to forcibly seize crystals, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, just as I thought. It’s puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing this havoc. Each puppet means another explosion. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities.” The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was extremely agitated, speaking in a torrent of words that seemed almost incoherent.
After a pause, the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi formulated a clever plan and said with narrowed eyes, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more. Let’s make this chaos even worse, preferably spreading it to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, go out and cause as much trouble as you can, inciting the sects into complete turmoil. I’ll personally handle the search for Shui Miao.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so agitated and frenzied.
It seemed as if they could already see the entire immortal realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi suddenly let out a cold laugh, her body flashing with light as she transformed into an old immortal, stroking his beard and saying, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, realizing how deep their master’s scheming was. Her injuries had healed, yet she was still pretending to be ill. Who was she guarding against?
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In the First Heaven of the immortal realm, five massive celestial cities floated quietly amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven didn’t have many immortal mountains, only celestial cities.
And the entire First Heaven had only ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was filled with dense imperial energy, a paradise for Immortal Emperors. Each Immortal Emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan. They never bore children, only cultivated, dedicating themselves entirely to the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Immortal Emperor, but their numbers were extremely few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were of five different colors. The surrounding four cities were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the central, most massive city was golden—it was the location of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme divine artifact.
Around the massive golden celestial city, the four cities to the east, west, south, and north were respectively the Source City, the Enlightenment City, the Punishment City, and the Benevolence City.
At this moment, in the Nine Punishments Hall of the Punishment City, which governed the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of the Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Sovereign, Chong Yuan Sage.
Chong Yuan Sage had a tall and straight figure, resembling a middle-aged man in his forties with regular features, except for his crimson eyebrows. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, with disheveled hair, and his eyes sparkled exceptionally, as if hiding thunder.
Another was the Punishment Law Sovereign, Xing Tian Ancestor.
Xing Tian Ancestor was strong and robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the sky. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red sword on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were deep and filled with endless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Secrets Law Sovereign, Tian Ji Sage.
Tian Ji Sage wore a black-and-white jade robe, with a solemn expression, resembling a stern scholar. However, he had the sharp eyes of an eagle, capable of seeing through the mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the Heavenly Emperor’s cousin and the city lord of the Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine sacred mirrors in the Nine Punishments Hall, five of them displayed scenes from the immortal realm.
The three super elders of the Punishment City were quietly observing these scenes.
Suddenly, Shui Miao realized that the Immortal Emperor wasn’t as formidable as he had thought, and imprisoning an Immortal Emperor wasn’t an unattainable feat.
Destroying an Immortal Artifact—this trump card truly struck fear into both humans and ghosts alike.
However, the events of today had escalated far too much, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Aware of the gravity of the situation, Shui Miao knew that the truth couldn’t be concealed by puppets for long. This place was no longer safe, so he immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, thoroughly disrupting the order of the Immortal Realm. Amidst the chaos, he could quietly forge his Sacred Artifact.
Once the Sacred Artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging a Sacred Artifact would require an immense amount of Imperial Qi, and the supply from the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, keeping the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor under prolonged house arrest was clearly impractical.
After some contemplation, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Immortal Emperors to gather Imperial Qi.
Yet, this idea was somewhat too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor were both under the protection of heavenly soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Immortal Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than scheming against Immortal Emperors, it would be more practical to create a super-powerful stealth artifact to sneak into the First Heaven and steal a vast amount of Imperial Qi.
Thus, Shui Miao’s mind shifted, and he immediately began forging a super artifact for stealth and concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the Imperial City, the female immortal official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother, Shui Tianyi, furrowed her brows and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any superpower from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, reported, “Master, rumors are spreading that Elder Xingjue of the Three Pure Sect self-destructed twice, killing the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor and the Star River Immortal Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother, Shui Tianyi, was shocked. “That’s impossible. There’s something fishy about this…”
“Yes, I suspect that Elder Xingjue used a super-destructive Immortal Artifact, similar to the one that annihilated the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. But what I can’t understand is how he survived being at the core of the self-destruction and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a Sacred Artifact protecting him?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the superpowers in the First Heaven rarely possess a Sacred Artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sect couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an incredibly skilled craftsman, likely using puppets,” the Holy Mother, Shui Tianyi, paced back and forth in the chamber.
After some thought, she suddenly stopped, as if realizing something, and with a hint of excitement, she quickly said to Xiao Xiao, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, his blatant defiance of the Heavenly Court is extremely dangerous. He’s still somewhat naive. If the Heavenly Emperor finds out, the Heavenly Court will surely send superpowers to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, you must investigate immediately. Whether he’s Shui Miao or not, find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female immortal official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother, Shui Tianyi, scanned with her divine sense and allowed Da Da to enter.
Upon entering, Da Da immediately reported, “Master, another strange event has occurred in the Immortal Realm. The Star River Immortal Emperor, who was supposedly killed by the self-destruction, is now rampaging everywhere, seizing crystals, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Immortal Emperor has returned to the Ninth Heaven, and what’s most unbelievable is that the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor, after returning to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, have mobilized heavenly soldiers and generals to forcibly seize crystals, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, it’s as I thought. It’s the puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing the chaos. Each puppet means another self-destruction. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities,” the Holy Mother, Shui Tianyi, spoke with intense excitement, her words somewhat incoherent.
After a pause, a brilliant plan formed in her mind. She narrowed her eyes and said, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more, muddying the waters further, preferably up to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, you must go out and cause more chaos, inciting the sects into complete turmoil. As for finding Shui Miao, I’ll handle that personally.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out yourself?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so excited and frenzied.
It seemed as if they could already see the entire Immortal Realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother, Shui Tianyi, suddenly let out a cold laugh. With a flash of light, she transformed into an old immortal, stroking his beard as he said, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, surprised by their master’s depth of cunning. Her injuries had healed, yet she had been feigning illness. Who was she guarding against?
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In the First Heaven of the Immortal Realm, five massive immortal cities floated serenely amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven lacked the numerous immortal mountains found elsewhere, having only immortal cities.
In fact, the entire First Heaven consisted of just ten immortal cities.
The First Heaven was saturated with dense Imperial Qi, making it a paradise for Immortal Emperors. Each Immortal Emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan, never procreating but solely focusing on cultivation and the pursuit of eternal life.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Immortal Emperors, but their numbers were exceedingly few.
These five interconnected immortal cities were each of a different color. The surrounding four cities were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the central, most massive city was golden—the very seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these immortal cities was a supreme-grade Sacred Artifact.
Surrounding the massive golden immortal city were the four cities of Origin, Enlightenment, Punishment, and Benevolence.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishments Hall of the Punishment City, which governed the order of the Three Realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of the Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Sovereign, Chong Yuan.
Chong Yuan was a tall, upright man in his forties, with regular features except for his crimson eyebrows. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, his hair loose, and his eyes sparkled with an unusual brilliance, as if concealing thunder.
Another was the Law of Punishment Sovereign, Xing Tian.
Xing Tian was robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red sword on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were deep, exuding endless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Law Sovereign, Tian Ji.
Tian Ji wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression grave, resembling a stern scholar. Yet, he possessed the piercing eyes of an eagle, capable of seeing through the mysteries of the Nine Heavens. He was the Heavenly Emperor’s cousin and the city lord of Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine Sacred Mirrors within the Nine Punishments Hall, five displayed scenes from the Immortal Realm.
The three super elders of Punishment City watched these scenes in silence.
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female immortal Da Da also rushed in.
Shui Tianyi scanned with her divine sense and allowed Da Da to enter.
Suddenly, Shui Miao realized that the Celestial Emperor wasn’t as formidable as he had thought, and imprisoning the Celestial Emperor wasn’t an unattainable feat.
Destroying celestial artifacts—this trump card truly struck fear into both mortals and spirits alike.
However, the events of today had escalated too far, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Shui Miao, aware of the gravity of the situation, knew that the truth couldn’t be concealed for long with mere puppets. Realizing that this place was no longer safe, he immediately summoned the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, throwing the celestial order into complete chaos. This would allow him to quietly forge the Sacred Artifact amidst the turmoil.
Once the Sacred Artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging the Sacred Artifact would require an immense amount of Imperial Qi, and the supply from the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, keeping the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor under prolonged house arrest was clearly impractical.
After a moment of contemplation, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Celestial Emperors to gather Imperial Qi.
Yet, this idea seemed too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor were both under the protection of heavenly soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Celestial Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than targeting the Celestial Emperors, it would be more practical to create a super artifact with unparalleled stealth capabilities, allowing him to sneak into the First Heaven and steal a vast amount of Imperial Qi.
With this in mind, Shui Miao immediately began forging the super artifact for stealth and concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any super beings from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, reported, “Master, rumors are spreading that Elder Xingjue of the Three Pure Sect self-destructed twice, killing the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor and the Star River Celestial Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was shocked. “That’s impossible. There’s something fishy about this…”
“Yes, I suspect that Elder Xingjue used a super destructive celestial artifact similar to the one that destroyed the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. What I can’t understand is how he managed to survive being at the epicenter of the self-destruction and even self-destructed twice. Could it be that he possesses a Sacred Artifact for protection?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the super beings of the First Heaven rarely possess a Sacred Artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sect could never have one. This person must be an incredibly skilled craftsman, likely using puppets,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi paced back and forth in the chamber.
After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly stopped, as if struck by a thought, and said to Xiao Xiao with slight excitement, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, his blatant defiance of the Heavenly Court is extremely dangerous. He’s still too naive. If the Celestial Emperor finds out, the Heavenly Court will surely send super beings to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, go and investigate immediately. Whether he’s Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi scanned with her divine sense and allowed Da Da to enter.
Upon entering, Da Da immediately reported, “Master, something strange has happened in the celestial realm. The Star River Celestial Emperor, who was supposedly killed by the self-destruction, is now rampaging and seizing crystals, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Celestial Emperor has returned to the Ninth Heaven, and what’s most unbelievable is that the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor, upon returning to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, have mobilized heavenly soldiers and generals to forcibly seize crystals, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, just as I thought. It’s the puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing this havoc. The number of puppets corresponds to the number of self-destructions. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi spoke with intense excitement, her words almost incoherent.
After a pause, the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi devised a clever plan and said with narrowed eyes, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more. Let’s make this chaos even worse, preferably extending it to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, go out immediately and cause more trouble, inciting the sects into full-blown conflict. I’ll personally handle the search for Shui Miao.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so excited and frenzied.
The two of them could already envision the entire celestial realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi suddenly let out a cold laugh, her body glowing as she transformed into an old celestial man, stroking his beard and saying, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, surprised by the depth of their master’s cunning. Her injuries had healed, yet she had been feigning illness—who was she guarding against?
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In the First Heaven of the celestial realm, five massive celestial cities floated quietly amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven didn’t have many celestial mountains, only celestial cities.
And in the entire First Heaven, there were only ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was filled with dense Imperial Qi, a paradise for Celestial Emperors. Each Celestial Emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan, never bearing children but solely focused on cultivation, dedicating themselves to the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Celestial Emperors, but their numbers were extremely few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were each of a different color. The surrounding four cities were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the central, largest city was golden—it was the seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme-grade Sacred Artifact.
Surrounding the massive golden celestial city were four cities to the east, west, south, and north: Origin City, Enlightenment City, Punishment City, and Benevolence City.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishments Hall of Punishment City, which governed the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Ministry’s Law Venerable, Venerable Chongyuan.
Venerable Chongyuan had a tall and straight figure, resembling a middle-aged man in his forties with well-defined features, except for his crimson eyebrows. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, his hair loose, and his eyes shone brightly, as if concealing thunder.
Another was the Law Venerable of Punishment, Patriarch Xing Tian.
Patriarch Xing Tian was robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red sword on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were deep and filled with endless killing intent.
The third was the Law Venerable of Heavenly Secrets, Venerable Tianji.
Venerable Tianji wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression solemn, resembling a stern scholar. However, he possessed the piercing eyes of an eagle, capable of seeing through the mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the Celestial Emperor’s cousin and the city lord of Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine sacred mirrors within the Nine Punishments Hall, five of them displayed scenes from the celestial realm.
The three super elders of Punishment City were quietly observing these scenes.
“Exactly! No mistake—it’s definitely puppets, super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing all this. The number of puppets equals the number of explosions. Don’t tell me this forger isn’t Shui Miao—I refuse to believe he could be this powerful,” Saint Mother Shui Tianyi was extremely excited, speaking in a way that others could barely understand, her mind seemingly in disarray.
After a pause, a brilliant plan formed in her mind, and narrowing her eyes, she said, “Since that’s the case, let’s stir things up even more. Let’s make this murky water even murkier—ideally, stirring it all the way to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da and Xiao Xiao, you two immediately go out and create more chaos. Get all the sects completely riled up. As for finding Shui Miao, I’ll handle that personally.”
“Master, isn’t reaching the Fifth Heaven a bit difficult?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t healed yet—how can you go out yourself?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master this excited and wild before.
The two of them seemed to already see the entire Immortal Realm descending into chaos.
Suddenly, Saint Mother Shui Tianyi coldly smiled, her body flashing with light, transforming into an old immortal man, stroking his beard as he said, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain my detailed plan to you both…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, never expecting their master to be so deeply calculating! She had already recovered but pretended to still be injured—who was she trying to deceive?
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In the First Heaven of the Immortal Realm, five massive immortal cities floated silently amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven had no mountains, only cities.
In fact, there were only ten immortal cities in the entire First Heaven.
The First Heaven was filled with thick Emperor Qi. This was paradise for Immortal Emperors, each possessing lifespans of tens of thousands of years. They never reproduced, only cultivating, devoting themselves entirely to the path of eternal immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals whose cultivation hadn’t reached the Immortal Emperor level, but they were extremely rare.
These five connected immortal cities were of five different colors. The surrounding four were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the largest central city was golden—it was the seat of Heaven itself.
Shui Miao suddenly realized that the Celestial Emperor wasn’t as formidable as he had imagined, and imprisoning the Celestial Emperor wasn’t an unattainable feat.
The destruction of celestial artifacts was indeed a trump card that struck fear into both mortals and spirits alike.
However, the events of today had escalated too far, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Shui Miao understood that the truth couldn’t be concealed for long by mere puppets. Realizing that this place was no longer safe, he immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, thoroughly disrupting the order of the celestial realm. This chaos would allow him to quietly forge a divine artifact in the midst of the turmoil.
Once the divine artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging a divine artifact would consume an enormous amount of imperial energy, and the supply from the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, it was clearly impractical to keep the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor under prolonged house arrest.
After a moment of contemplation, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Celestial Emperors to gather imperial energy.
Yet, this idea was somewhat too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor were under the protection of celestial soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Celestial Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than targeting the Celestial Emperors, it would be more expedient to craft a superbly stealthy artifact to secretly infiltrate the First Heaven and pilfer a vast amount of imperial energy.
Thus, with a flash of determination, Shui Miao immediately began forging a super artifact for stealth and concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any superpower from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, reported, “Master, rumors are spreading that Elder Xingjue of the Three Pure Sects self-destructed twice, annihilating the Kunpeng Celestial Emperor and the Star River Celestial Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was astounded. “This is impossible; there must be something fishy going on…”
“Yes, I suspect that Elder Xingjue used a super destructive celestial artifact similar to the one that annihilated the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. What I can’t understand is how he could still be alive after being at the core of the self-destruction, and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a divine protective artifact?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the superpowers in the First Heaven rarely possess a divine artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sects couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an exceptionally skilled craftsman, likely using puppets,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi paced back and forth in the chamber.
After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly stopped, as if she had thought of something, and with a hint of excitement, she quickly said to Xiao Xiao, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao, a mortal immortal. These events align with his character. However, his blatant defiance of the Heavenly Court is extremely dangerous. He is still somewhat naive. If the Celestial Emperor learns of this, the Heavenly Court will surely dispatch superpowers, and then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, you must investigate immediately. Whether he is Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial official, Da Da, also returned.
With a sweep of her divine sense, the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi allowed Da Da to enter.
Upon entering, Da Da immediately reported, “Master, another strange event has occurred in the celestial realm. The Star River Celestial Emperor, who was supposedly annihilated by the self-destruction, is now rampaging and seizing crystals, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Celestial Emperor has also returned to the Ninth Heaven. Most astonishingly, after the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor returned to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, they mobilized celestial soldiers and generals to forcibly seize crystals, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, it’s as I suspected. It’s the puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing the chaos. Each puppet represents another potential self-destruction. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I refuse to believe he could possess such immense skill,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi spoke with intense excitement, her words almost incoherent.
After a pause, the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi formulated a cunning plan and said with narrowed eyes, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more, muddying the waters further, preferably all the way to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, you must now find ways to cause more chaos, inciting the various sects into complete turmoil. As for finding Shui Miao, I will handle that personally.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so excited and frenzied.
It seemed as if they could already envision the entire celestial realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi suddenly let out a cold laugh, and with a flash of light, she transformed into an elderly celestial, stroking her beard as she said, “My injuries have long since healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, astonished by their master’s depth of cunning. Her injuries had healed, yet she had been feigning illness. Who was she guarding against?
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In the First Heaven of the celestial realm, five massive celestial cities floated serenely amidst the multicolored clouds.
The First Heaven lacked the numerous celestial mountains found elsewhere, boasting only celestial cities.
In fact, the entire First Heaven contained only ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was suffused with dense imperial energy, a paradise for Celestial Emperors, each possessing tens of thousands of years of lifespan. They never bore children, dedicating themselves solely to cultivation and the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Celestial Emperors, but their numbers were exceedingly few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were each of a distinct color. The surrounding four cities were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the central, most massive city was golden—the very seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme divine artifact.
Surrounding the colossal golden celestial city were the four cities of Origin, Enlightenment, Punishment, and Benevolence.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishments Hall of the Punishment City, which governed the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Venerable, Chong Yuan Sage.
Chong Yuan Sage stood tall, appearing as a middle-aged man in his forties with a dignified countenance, though his eyebrows were crimson. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, his hair loose, and his eyes shone with an extraordinary brilliance, as if concealing lightning.
Another was the Penal Law Venerable, Xing Tian Ancestor.
Xing Tian Ancestor was robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red blade on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were profoundly deep, exuding boundless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Law Venerable, Tian Ji Sage.
Tian Ji Sage wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression grave, resembling a stern scholar. Yet, he possessed the piercing eyes of an eagle, capable of discerning the profound mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the Celestial Emperor’s cousin and the lord of Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine sacred mirrors within the Nine Punishments Hall, five of them displayed scenes from the celestial realm.
The three super elders of Punishment City watched these scenes in silence.
Around the massive golden immortal city, the four directions each had a city: Yuan City, Wu City, Fa City, and Hou City.
At this moment, in the Jiufa Holy Hall of Fa City, which governed the order of the Three Realms and administered rewards and punishments, three senior elders of Fa City had gathered.
Suddenly, Shui Miao realized that the Emperor of Immortals wasn’t all that impressive, and imprisoning him wasn’t an unattainable feat.
Destroying an immortal artifact—this trump card truly struck fear into both humans and ghosts alike.
However, the events of today had escalated too far, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Aware of the gravity of the situation, Shui Miao knew that the truth couldn’t be concealed by puppets for long. This place was no longer safe, so he immediately summoned the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, throwing the celestial order into complete chaos. This would allow him to quietly forge the sacred artifact amidst the turmoil.
Once the sacred artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging the sacred artifact would require an immense amount of imperial energy, and the supply from the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, it was unrealistic to keep the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor under house arrest for an extended period.
After some contemplation, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Immortal Emperors to gather imperial energy.
Yet, this idea was somewhat too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor were both protected by celestial soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Immortal Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than targeting the Immortal Emperors, it would be more practical to create a superbly stealthy artifact, allowing him to secretly infiltrate the First Heaven and steal a vast amount of imperial energy.
With this thought in mind, Shui Miao immediately began forging the super artifact for stealth and concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother, Shui Tianyi, frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any superpower from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, reported, “Master, rumors are spreading that Elder Xingjue of the Three Pure Sects self-destructed twice, killing the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor and the Star River Immortal Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother was shocked. “That’s impossible. There’s something fishy here…”
“Yes, I suspect that Elder Xingjue used a super destructive immortal artifact, similar to the one that annihilated the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. But what I can’t understand is how he survived being at the epicenter of the explosion, and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a sacred artifact protecting him?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the superpowers in the First Heaven rarely possess a sacred artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sects couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an incredibly skilled craftsman, likely using puppets,” the Holy Mother paced back and forth in the chamber.
After some deliberation, she suddenly stopped, as if struck by a thought, and with a hint of excitement, she quickly said to Xiao Xiao, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, his blatant defiance of the Heavenly Court is far too reckless. He’s still too naive. If the Heavenly Emperor learns of this, the Heavenly Court will surely send superpowers to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, go and investigate immediately. Whether it’s Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother scanned her with her divine sense and allowed her entry.
Upon entering, Da Da immediately reported, “Master, another strange event has occurred in the immortal realm. The Star River Immortal Emperor, who was supposedly killed in the explosion, is now rampaging everywhere, seizing crystals, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Immortal Emperor has returned to the Ninth Heaven, and what’s most unbelievable is that the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor, upon returning to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, have mobilized celestial soldiers and generals to forcibly seize crystals, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, just as I thought. It’s the puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing this chaos. Each puppet means another explosion. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities,” the Holy Mother spoke with intense excitement, her words almost incoherent.
After a pause, the Holy Mother formulated a cunning plan and said with narrowed eyes, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more, muddying the waters further, preferably up to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, go out now and create as much chaos as possible, inciting the sects into full-blown conflict. I’ll personally handle the search for Shui Miao.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so agitated and reckless.
It seemed as if they could already envision the entire immortal realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother suddenly let out a cold laugh, her body glowing as she transformed into an old immortal man, stroking his beard as he said, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, realizing the depth of their master’s cunning. Her injuries had healed, yet she had been feigning illness—who was she guarding against?
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In the First Heaven of the immortal realm, five massive celestial cities floated serenely amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven lacked the numerous immortal mountains found elsewhere, consisting solely of celestial cities.
In fact, the entire First Heaven had only ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was saturated with dense imperial energy, a paradise for Immortal Emperors. Each Immortal Emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan, never procreating, solely focused on cultivation and the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Immortal Emperors, but their numbers were exceedingly few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were each of a different color. The surrounding four cities were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the central, most massive city was golden—the very seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme sacred artifact.
Surrounding the colossal golden city were the four cities of Origin, Enlightenment, Punishment, and Benevolence.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishment Hall of the Punishment City, which governed the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of the Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Sovereign, Chong Yuan the Holy Sovereign.
Chong Yuan the Holy Sovereign stood tall, appearing as a middle-aged man in his forties with well-defined features, though his eyebrows were crimson. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, his hair loose, and his eyes shone with an unusual brilliance, as if concealing lightning.
Another was the Punishment Law Sovereign, Xing Tian the Patriarch.
Xing Tian the Patriarch was robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red blade on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were deep, exuding boundless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Law Sovereign, Tian Ji the Holy One.
Tian Ji the Holy One wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression solemn, resembling a stern scholar. Yet, he possessed the piercing eyes of an eagle, capable of seeing through the mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the Heavenly Emperor’s cousin and the ruler of the Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine sacred mirrors within the Nine Punishment Hall, five of them displayed scenes from the immortal realm.
The three super elders of the Punishment City watched these scenes in silence.
Suddenly, Shui Miao realized that the Emperor of Heaven wasn’t all that impressive, and imprisoning him wasn’t an unattainable feat.
Destroying celestial artifacts—this trump card truly struck fear into both mortals and spirits alike.
However, the events of today had escalated far too much, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Shui Miao understood the gravity of the situation. The puppets couldn’t conceal the truth for long, and this place was no longer safe. He immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, throwing the celestial order into complete chaos. This would allow him to quietly forge the sacred artifact amidst the turmoil.
Once the sacred artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
But forging the sacred artifact would require an immense amount of imperial energy, and the supply from the Kunpeng Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, keeping the Kunpeng Emperor under long-term house arrest was clearly impractical.
After a moment of contemplation, Shui Miao considered capturing two more emperors to gather imperial energy.
However, this idea was a bit too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Emperor were both under the protection of celestial soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than targeting the emperors, it would be more practical to create a super-powerful stealth artifact to sneak into the First Heaven and steal a large amount of imperial energy.
With this thought in mind, Shui Miao immediately began forging the super-stealth artifact.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial officer, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any super-powerful beings from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, said, “Master, rumors are spreading that the Star Awakening Elder of the Three Pure Sects self-destructed twice, killing the Kunpeng Emperor and the Star River Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Emperor are also severely injured and on the brink of death.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother was shocked. “That’s impossible. There’s something fishy about this…”
“Yes, I suspect that the Star Awakening Elder used a super-destructive celestial artifact similar to the one that destroyed the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. But I can’t understand how he could still be alive after being at the center of the explosion, and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a sacred protective artifact?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the super-powerful beings in the First Heaven rarely possess a sacred artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sects couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an incredibly skilled craftsman, and he likely used puppets,” the Holy Mother paced back and forth in the chamber.
After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly stopped, as if she had thought of something, and said to Xiao Xiao with slight excitement, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, he’s being too reckless in openly opposing the Heavenly Court. The danger is immense, and he’s still somewhat naive. If the Heavenly Emperor finds out, the Heavenly Court will surely send super-powerful beings to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, go and investigate immediately. Whether he’s Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial officer, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother scanned her with her divine sense and allowed her to enter.
Da Da entered and immediately said, “Master, something strange has happened in the celestial realm. The Star River Emperor, who was killed in the explosion, is now going around seizing spirit stones, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Emperor has also returned to the Ninth Heaven. What’s most unbelievable is that after the Sky-Supporting Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor returned to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, they mobilized celestial soldiers and generals to forcibly seize spirit stones, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, just as I thought. It’s the puppets—super-puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing the chaos. Each puppet means another explosion. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities,” the Holy Mother spoke with intense excitement, her words somewhat incoherent.
After a pause, the Holy Mother formulated a clever plan and said with narrowed eyes, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more. Let’s make the waters even murkier, preferably all the way to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, go out now and cause as much chaos as possible. Let the sects rise in turmoil. I’ll personally handle the search for Shui Miao.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, don’t you think?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so excited and frenzied.
It seemed as if they could already see the entire celestial realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother suddenly let out a cold laugh, her body glowing as she transformed into an old celestial man, stroking his beard and saying, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, never realizing how deep their master’s schemes were. Her injuries had healed, yet she was still feigning illness. Who was she guarding against?
※※※
In the First Heaven of the celestial realm, five massive celestial cities floated quietly amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven didn’t have many celestial mountains, only celestial cities.
In fact, the entire First Heaven had only ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was filled with dense imperial energy, a paradise for celestial emperors. Each emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan, never procreating, solely focused on cultivation and the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of celestial emperors, but their numbers were extremely few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were of five different colors. The surrounding four cities were black, green, red, and gray, while the central, most massive city was golden—the seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme-grade sacred artifact.
Surrounding the massive golden city were the four cities of Origin, Enlightenment, Punishment, and Benevolence.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishment Hall of the Punishment City, which oversaw the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of the Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Sovereign, Chong Yuan.
Chong Yuan had a tall and straight figure, resembling a middle-aged man in his forties with regular features, except for his crimson eyebrows. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, his hair loose, and his eyes shone brightly, as if concealing thunder.
Another was the Law of Punishment Sovereign, Xing Tian.
Xing Tian was robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the heavens. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red sword on his back. His voice boomed like a bell, and his eyes were deep, exuding endless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Law Sovereign, Tian Ji.
Tian Ji wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression solemn, resembling a serious scholar. However, he had the piercing eyes of an eagle, capable of seeing through the mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the cousin of the Heavenly Emperor and the city lord of Punishment City.
At this moment, five of the nine sacred mirrors in the Nine Punishment Hall displayed scenes from the celestial realm.
The three super elders of Punishment City watched these scenes in silence.
Suddenly, Shui Miao realized that the Immortal Emperor wasn’t all that impressive, and imprisoning one wasn’t such an unattainable feat after all.
Destroying an immortal artifact—this trump card truly struck fear into both humans and ghosts alike.
However, the events of today had escalated far too much, and the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly seek retribution.
Shui Miao, aware of the gravity of the situation, knew that the truth couldn’t be concealed by puppets for long. This place was no longer safe, so he immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, throwing the celestial order into complete chaos. This would allow him to quietly forge a sacred artifact amidst the turmoil.
Once the sacred artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging a sacred artifact would require an immense amount of imperial qi, and the supply from the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, it was impractical to keep the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor under house arrest for an extended period.
After pondering for a moment, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Immortal Emperors to gather imperial qi.
Yet, this idea seemed too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor were both protected by celestial soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Immortal Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than targeting the Immortal Emperors, it would be more practical to craft a supremely powerful artifact for stealth and secretly infiltrate the First Heaven to steal a vast amount of imperial qi.
With this thought, Shui Miao immediately began forging a super artifact for concealment.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her magic to seal the chamber, preventing any super beings from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, reported, “Master, rumors are spreading that Elder Xingjue of the Three Pure Sects self-destructed twice, annihilating the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor and the Star River Immortal Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi was shocked. “That’s impossible. There’s something fishy about this…”
“Yes, I suspect that Elder Xingjue used a super destructive immortal artifact, similar to the one that wiped out the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. But I can’t understand how he could still be alive after being at the epicenter of the explosion, and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a sacred artifact protecting him?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the super beings in the First Heaven rarely possess a sacred artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sects couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an incredibly skilled craftsman, likely using puppets,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi paced back and forth in the chamber.
After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly stopped, as if realizing something, and said excitedly to Xiao Xiao, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao. He’s a mortal immortal, and these actions align with his character. However, he’s being far too reckless in openly opposing the Heavenly Court. The danger is immense, and he’s still somewhat naive. If the Heavenly Emperor learns of this, the Heavenly Court will surely send super beings to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, go investigate immediately. Whether he’s Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi scanned with her divine sense and allowed Da Da to enter.
Upon entering, Da Da immediately reported, “Master, something strange has happened in the immortal realm. The Star River Immortal Emperor, who was supposedly destroyed in the explosion, is now roaming around, seizing crystals, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Immortal Emperor has returned to the Ninth Heaven, and what’s most unbelievable is that the Sky-Piercing Immortal Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor, after returning to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, have mobilized celestial soldiers to forcibly seize crystals, artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in complete chaos!”
“Exactly, just as I thought. It’s puppets—super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing this chaos. The number of puppets corresponds to the number of explosions. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities,” the Holy Mother Shui Tianyi spoke with intense excitement, her words somewhat incoherent.
After a pause, a brilliant plan formed in her mind. She narrowed her eyes and said, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more, making the waters murkier. Ideally, we should extend the chaos to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, go out and cause as much trouble as possible, inciting the sects into full-blown conflict. I’ll personally handle the search for Shui Miao.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t fully healed. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so excited and frenzied.
It seemed as if they could already envision the entire immortal realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother Shui Tianyi suddenly let out a cold laugh. With a flash of light, she transformed into an elderly immortal, stroking her beard as she said, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, realizing the depth of their master’s cunning. Her injuries had healed, yet she had been feigning illness. Who was she guarding against?
※※※
In the First Heaven of the immortal realm, five massive celestial cities floated serenely amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven lacked the numerous immortal mountains found elsewhere, having only celestial cities.
In fact, the entire First Heaven consisted of just ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was saturated with dense imperial qi, making it a paradise for Immortal Emperors. Each Immortal Emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan, never procreating but solely dedicating themselves to the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of Immortal Emperor, but their numbers were exceedingly few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were each of a distinct color. The surrounding four cities were black, cyan, red, and gray, while the central, most massive city was golden—it was the seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme-grade sacred artifact.
Surrounding the colossal golden celestial city were the four cities of Origin, Enlightenment, Punishment, and Benevolence.
At this moment, within the Nine Punishment Hall of the Punishment City, which governed the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of the Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Sovereign, Chong Yuan.
Chong Yuan, a tall and upright man in his forties with a dignified appearance, had crimson eyebrows and wore a nine-colored jade robe. His hair was disheveled, and his eyes sparkled with an unusual brilliance, as if concealing thunder.
Another was the Law of Punishment Sovereign, Xing Tian.
Xing Tian was robust, with sword-like eyebrows and a head full of bumps. He carried a broad, blood-red blade on his back, and his voice boomed like a bell. His eyes were deep and filled with endless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Law Sovereign, Tian Ji.
Tian Ji wore a black-and-white jade robe, his face stern, resembling a serious scholar. Yet, he possessed the piercing eyes of an eagle, capable of seeing through the mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the Heavenly Emperor’s cousin and the city lord of Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine sacred mirrors within the Nine Punishment Hall, five of them displayed scenes from the immortal realm.
The three super elders of Punishment City watched these scenes in silence.
Xingtian Patriarch was strong and muscular, with a sword-like eyebrow reaching toward the heavens. His head was full of bumps, and he carried a blood-red broadsword on his back. His voice was like a thunderous bell, and his eyes were deep and filled with endless killing intent.
Suddenly, Shui Miao realized that the Emperor of Heaven wasn’t as formidable as he had thought, and imprisoning the Emperor wasn’t an unattainable feat.
Destroying celestial artifacts, this trump card was indeed something that both humans and spirits feared.
However, the events of today had escalated too far, and the Heavenly Court would surely investigate.
Shui Miao understood the gravity of the situation. The puppets couldn’t conceal the truth for long, and it was no longer safe to stay. He immediately released the puppets of the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Emperor, sending them to wreak havoc in the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, thoroughly disrupting the order of the celestial realm. This chaos would allow him to quietly forge the sacred artifact in peace.
Once the sacred artifact was forged, there would be nothing left to worry about.
Success or failure hinged on this one move.
However, forging the sacred artifact would consume a vast amount of imperial energy, and the supply from the Kunpeng Emperor was far from sufficient.
Moreover, it was impractical to keep the Kunpeng Emperor under house arrest for an extended period.
After some thought, Shui Miao considered capturing two more Emperors to gather imperial energy.
Yet, this idea was somewhat too audacious.
Currently, the White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Emperor were under the protection of celestial soldiers and generals, and the life talisman of the Star River Emperor was nowhere to be found. Rather than targeting the Emperors, it would be more expedient to create a superbly stealthy artifact to secretly infiltrate the First Heaven and steal a large amount of imperial energy.
Thus, Shui Miao’s mind shifted, and he immediately began forging the superbly stealthy artifact.
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“Master, something major has happened!”
In the secret chamber of the imperial capital, the female celestial official, Xiao Xiao, hurriedly returned.
“What major event?”
The Holy Mother of Water and Heaven frowned and immediately waved her hand, activating her powers to seal the chamber, preventing any super beings from spying.
Xiao Xiao, extremely agitated, said, “Master, rumors are spreading that the Star Awakening Elder of the Three Pure Sects self-destructed twice, killing the Kunpeng Emperor and the Star River Emperor. The White Tiger Emperor and the Sky-Supporting Emperor are also severely injured, their lives hanging by a thread.”
“What! Self-destructed twice?”
The Holy Mother of Water and Heaven was shocked. “This is impossible, there must be something fishy here…”
“Yes, I suspect that the Star Awakening Elder used a super destructive celestial artifact similar to the one that annihilated the Kunlun Sect in the Ninth Heaven. But I can’t understand how he could still be alive after being at the core of the self-destruction, and even self-destructed twice. Could he have a sacred protective artifact?” Xiao Xiao voiced her suspicions.
“No, absolutely not. Even the super beings of the First Heaven rarely possess a sacred artifact. A mere elder of the Three Pure Sects couldn’t possibly have one. This person must be an incredibly skilled craftsman, likely using puppets.” The Holy Mother of Water and Heaven paced back and forth in the chamber.
After some contemplation, she suddenly stopped, as if she had thought of something, and with a hint of excitement, she quickly said to Xiao Xiao, “I suspect this person is Shui Miao, a mortal immortal. These events align with his character. However, he’s being too reckless in openly opposing the Heavenly Court, which is extremely dangerous. He’s still somewhat naive. If the Heavenly Emperor finds out, the Heavenly Court will surely send super beings to deal with him. By then… No, I can’t let him die. Xiao Xiao, you must investigate immediately. Whether he is Shui Miao or not, you must find this person for me.”
“Master…”
Suddenly, the female celestial official, Da Da, also returned.
The Holy Mother of Water and Heaven scanned with her divine sense and let Da Da in.
Upon entering, Da Da immediately said, “Master, something strange has happened again in the celestial realm. The Star River Emperor, who was killed by the self-destruction, is now rampaging everywhere, seizing crystal stones, elixirs, and crafting materials. The Kunpeng Emperor has also returned to the Ninth Heaven. Most baffling of all, after the Sky-Supporting Emperor and the White Tiger Emperor returned to the Seventh and Eighth Heavens, they mobilized celestial soldiers and generals to forcibly seize crystal artifacts, elixirs, and materials from various sects… Now, the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Heavens are in chaos!”
“Exactly, as I suspected. It’s the puppets, super puppets with self-destruct capabilities causing the chaos. The number of puppets corresponds to the number of self-destructions. Don’t tell me this craftsman is Shui Miao. I can’t believe he has such capabilities.” The Holy Mother of Water and Heaven was extremely agitated, speaking in a torrent of words that seemed somewhat incoherent.
After a pause, the Holy Mother of Water and Heaven formulated a clever plan. She narrowed her eyes and said, “In that case, let’s stir the pot even more, muddying the waters further, preferably all the way to the Fifth Heaven. Da Da, Xiao Xiao, you must now go out and create as much chaos as possible, inciting the various sects to rise up. I will personally handle the search for Shui Miao.”
“Master, the Fifth Heaven might be a bit challenging, no?”
“And Master, your injuries haven’t healed yet. How can you go out personally?”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao had never seen their master so agitated and frenzied.
The two of them seemed to already see the entire celestial realm descending into chaos.
The Holy Mother of Water and Heaven suddenly let out a cold laugh. With a flash of light, she transformed into an old immortal, stroking his beard and saying, “My injuries have long healed. Come, let me explain the detailed plan to you…”
“…”
Da Da and Xiao Xiao exchanged glances, surprised by the depth of their master’s cunning! Her injuries had healed, yet she was still feigning illness. Who was she guarding against?
※※※
In the First Heaven of the celestial realm, five massive celestial cities floated serenely amidst the colorful clouds.
The First Heaven didn’t have many celestial mountains, only celestial cities.
Moreover, the entire First Heaven had only ten celestial cities.
The First Heaven was filled with dense imperial energy, a paradise for celestial emperors. Each celestial emperor possessed tens of thousands of years of lifespan. They never procreated, only cultivated, dedicating themselves to the pursuit of immortality.
Of course, there were also immortals who hadn’t reached the level of celestial emperors, but their numbers were extremely few.
These five interconnected celestial cities were of five different colors. The four surrounding cities were black, green, red, and gray, while the central, largest city was golden—the seat of the Heavenly Court.
Each of these celestial cities was a supreme sacred artifact.
Around the massive golden celestial city, the four cities to the east, west, south, and north were the Source City, the Enlightenment City, the Punishment City, and the Benevolence City.
At this moment, in the Nine Punishments Hall of the Punishment City, which governed the order of the three realms and meted out rewards and punishments, three super elders of the Punishment City had gathered.
One was the Thunder Law Sovereign, Chong Yuan Holy Sovereign.
Chong Yuan Holy Sovereign was tall and straight, resembling a middle-aged man in his forties with regular features, except for his crimson eyebrows. He wore a nine-colored jade robe, his hair loose, and his eyes exceptionally bright, as if they concealed thunder.
Another was the Penal Law Sovereign, Xing Tian Ancestor.
Xing Tian Ancestor was strong and robust, with sword-like eyebrows that seemed to pierce the sky. His head was covered in bumps, and he carried a broad, blood-red sword on his back. His voice was like a bell, and his eyes were deep and filled with endless killing intent.
The third was the Heavenly Law Sovereign, Tian Ji Sovereign.
Tian Ji Sovereign wore a black-and-white jade robe, his expression solemn, resembling a stern scholar. However, he had the sharp eyes of an eagle that could penetrate the mysteries of the nine heavens. He was the cousin of the Heavenly Emperor and the city lord of the Punishment City.
At this moment, on the nine sacred mirrors in the Nine Punishments Hall, five mirrors displayed scenes from the celestial realm.
The three super elders of the Punishment City were quietly observing these scenes.
Tianji Venerable wore a jade robe half black and half white. His expression was solemn, looking like a humorless scholar, yet his eyes were sharp as an eagle’s, capable of seeing through the profound mysteries of the Nine Heavens. He was the Heavenly Emperor’s cousin and also the ruler of Fa City.
At this moment, five of the nine Holy Soul Mirrors in the Jiufa Holy Hall displayed vivid scenes from the Immortal Realm.
The three senior elders of Fa City were silently watching these scenes.
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