The Immortal Scripture is right here, attainable now!
There could be no better news. After arriving here, the series of events that unfolded had been bizarre—full of dramatic ups and downs, stirring emotions like turbulent waves.
Finally, the Immortal Scripture is within reach. Hope has not been in vain.
“Hateful He Wushuang! Did you think destroying the mountain would prevent future generations from obtaining it? You miscalculated! Once I master it, I’ll settle accounts with you!” The Azure-Scaled Eagle gnashed its teeth in fury. The murder of its brothers and sisters—how could such hatred ever be forgotten?
Shi Hao was also elated, his heart surging with excitement as he gazed at the bone key in his hand, smooth as jade. He truly hadn’t anticipated this twist of fate.
Truly, when all seems lost, a new path appears!
The Immortal Scripture was crucial to him—something he deeply desired. For some reason, he felt that in the future, he would rely on it to overcome countless trials.
At the very least, before he forged his own unprecedented path, this scripture might determine his life and death, its influence profound.
However, once the initial excitement faded and calm returned, Shi Hao fixed his gaze on the crow.
Could this ominous black bird be trusted?
Everything so far had been based on its words. If something went wrong, the consequences could be dire and terrifying.
It wasn’t that Shi Hao was overly suspicious, but in such a perilous place, many things defied reason. If he were naive and careless, he might perish without even a grave!
The crow, scrutinized by him, showed no irritation. Instead, it nodded approvingly. “Even in excitement, you haven’t lost your composure or vigilance. That is the mark of a true warrior. Otherwise, no matter how great one’s talent, they might still fall.”
A decent evaluation, laced with admiration. What the crow feared most was that the people of this era, having never experienced the brutal wars of the Immortal Ancient Epoch—the blood, the fire, the mountains of corpses—would be like hothouse flowers, fragile and unprepared.
Now, it seemed the situation was far better than it had imagined.
“You may proceed. Use that bone key to unlock the Immortal Peak!”
The first step was to trigger it, to peel away the outermost seal.
This time, Shi Hao and the Azure-Scaled Eagle moved cautiously toward the cliff, channeling their strongest divine power to break the seal.
**Boom!**
In truth, this was merely a resonance—a communion with the Immortal Peak, awakening it.
“You’ve been here for some time, fought that great battle, and never lost to He Wushuang. In truth, this peak has already acknowledged you. There should be no great difficulty,” the crow said, keeping its distance.
Sure enough, the moment Shi Hao made his attempt, the colossal mountain seemed to come alive, rapidly awakening, glowing with vitality.
A wondrous transformation!
The barren mountain, once dull and gray, stained with the dark red of immortal blood from eons past, devoid of life, now sprouted tender grass and green vines, piercing through the stone, flourishing with vibrant life.
Then, the entire mountain shimmered with a faint golden light!
All the vegetation transformed as if gilded, turning the peak into a dazzling spectacle, its radiance soaring into the heavens.
**Boom!**
A thunderous chant of scripture erupted from the summit, deafening, as if enlightening the soul, immersing one in profound realization—like a divine baptism.
The scripture’s voice was sacred and solemn, as though an immortal being was preaching the Dao!
Then, above the summit, several golden beast hides materialized, transforming into pages inscribed with scripture, brimming with infinite mysteries.
The characters shone brilliantly, like constellations in the sky. Shi Hao strained to grasp them, to see clearly, but it was impossible.
Four golden pages fluttered, rustling, their profound meanings just beyond reach, only partially comprehensible.
This was the Immortal Scripture!
“Open it!”
The crow urged, warning Shi Hao not to delay.
Light erupted from Shi Hao’s palm as he channeled his power into the bone key. Instantly, auspicious rays and radiant hues filled the air, dazzling beyond measure.
**Whoosh!**
The bone key transformed into a streak of white light, vanishing into the Immortal Peak, disappearing within the mountain.
**Crack!**
A deafening sound shook the earth as the mountain split apart, revealing even more resplendent golden light within, like molten metal seeping through fissures in the world’s most terrifying volcano.
Sacred radiance illuminated the heavens.
The sun, moon, and rivers paled in comparison, mere backdrops to this majestic ancient peak, now exuding an overwhelming aura of mystery.
**Boom!**
Finally, the mountain crumbled, massive boulders collapsing in all directions, unveiling the truth within—four golden pages of scripture, solid and tangible.
“The Immortal Scripture!” The little ant gasped, breathless. At last, it had laid eyes on this legendary text.
The four pages were densely covered in characters and mysterious lines, corresponding to the profound secrets of the human form.
No wonder so many creatures, upon reaching the pinnacle of cultivation, chose human form. There was wisdom in this—even the Immortal Scripture was tailored for humanoid beings.
“Can you cultivate it?” Shi Hao asked.
The Azure-Scaled Eagle stood tall, brimming with confidence. “I’m no ordinary ant—I am the Azure-Scaled Eagle, inherently humanoid!”
With that, it straightened up, clasping its hands behind its back, striking the pose of a peerless expert.
“Hmm?” The crow, watching from afar, suddenly gasped in delight. “This time is excellent. The scripture is nearly fully restored, with no missing parts.”
“What do you mean? Are all nine pages of the Immortal Scripture here?” Shi Hao asked.
“No!” The crow shook its head. “I mean these four golden pages are complete, unmarred.”
In the past, whether it was the elder Azure-Scaled Eagle or He Wushuang, they had only obtained four pages, often with fragments missing—a corner lost, a few final lines absent.
The crow had feared the scripture might still be incomplete, but now, seeing this, it was reassured.
Shi Hao and the little ant, overwhelmed with excitement, rushed forward!
They had come all this way for the Immortal Scripture, and now it was finally theirs.
The golden pages hovered in the air, encircled by orbiting stars—a sight both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
This was no ordinary scripture. Each page resembled a universe, bearing the weight of celestial bodies, exuding an oppressive force, as if it could crush the very earth beneath it.
Indeed, when Shi Hao and the little ant touched the pages, they felt this immense weight—so heavy it seemed immovable!
Both were astonished. If even they struggled with their current strength, others wouldn’t stand a chance.
“Lift!”
The little ant roared, heaving up one golden page, its body surging with energy. It was already straining.
This was no mere imprint—it had physical form!
They had assumed it was intangible, yet here it was, solid and real.
“Why is this so heavy? With our strength, lifting four pages is the limit. We can’t even budge the fifth,” the little ant grumbled.
The crow sighed, eyeing them before explaining, “The Immortal Scripture is a supreme text, beyond ordinary logic. Did you truly think it was just beast hide? Memorize it—that’s how you take it with you.”
“Fine!” The little ant pouted, reluctant. It had wanted to keep the pages as treasures.
Both sat cross-legged, studying the scripture.
“Not the script of the Immortal Ancient Epoch, nor of this era… yet we can read it!” Shi Hao murmured, his expression grave.
This was indeed a supreme scripture—its characters were manifestations of the Dao, transcending time, comprehensible to any epoch.
How astounding! A peerless divine text, an unparalleled treasure!
Both were exceptional talents, or they wouldn’t have passed the trials to reach this point.
Though densely packed, every character on the four golden pages imprinted itself clearly into their minds, unforgettable.
Then, something strange happened.
The golden pages dimmed, the surrounding stars winking out. Soon, the four pages vanished without a trace.
“Gone?” The little ant blinked in confusion.
“Indeed. Because you’ve memorized them, they’ve taken root in your souls. For the scripture to regenerate here will take many years,” the crow explained.
Both found it peculiar—like harvesting crops, once reaped, one must wait for the next season.
But here, “waiting” likely meant millions of years, perhaps even an entire epoch!
For a long time, Shi Hao and the Azure-Scaled Eagle remained immersed in a wondrous state of enlightenment, unwilling to awaken.
A cough from the crow snapped them back to reality, their hearts brimming with joy.
“But you said the Immortal Scripture couldn’t be destroyed unless someone mastered it completely. So why are five pages missing?” the little ant pressed, unsatisfied.
“Because this is the first volume—only four pages. The second volume lies in the ‘Land of Immortality,’ a great and terrible forbidden zone,” the crow replied.
Going there was tantamount to suicide!
The name alone spoke volumes—a place of endless legends and secrets, where even immortal clans dared not tread.
“If you master both volumes, reaching perfection, the Immortal Scripture will vanish from both places, never to regrow,” the crow warned.
“That Land of Immortality… even the Eternal Clans avoid it. How can we obtain the second volume?” The little ant slumped, disheartened.
Back then, its father hadn’t known of the second volume, only suspecting the scripture was incomplete. Otherwise, with his supreme power, he might have ventured into that land to challenge its inhabitants.
“Master the first volume first. It’s enough to reach the Sovereign Realm. Remember, your father only cultivated the first volume, yet he stepped into immortality,” Shi Hao reminded, urging the ant to stay grounded.
The foundation came first.
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