When Li Ming reached the shore, his view suddenly opened up considerably.
Only then did I realize that this Jianmu Tianchi (Heavenly Pool) resembled an ancient ruin.
In the distance stands a building resembling an imperial palace, its splendor undiminished despite the passage of time and countless years.
It is incredibly magnificent and imposing, and the Taoist inscriptions carved on it are filled with a terrifying aura.
The other buildings built beside the lake have clearly succumbed to the erosion of time and have become dilapidated.
Not far from Li Ming, there lay a snow-white skeleton on the ground, lying there quietly.
"This person was definitely powerful in life, and even after millions of years, his bones are still as clear and lustrous as jade..."
Li Ming was somewhat surprised, so he squatted down and examined it closely.
Beside the white bones, there were several dried blood characters, which had an indescribable meaning.
It is the condensation of the essence and spirit of this person during their lifetime that has left its mark here, and it has survived the long years.
"The age of thirty is a tragic limit!"
The person who was able to preserve these crystal-clear jade bones must have been at least a Martial Saint level expert, but he died with great resentment, and one can imagine the loss and regret he felt before his death.
"It seems these people are all descendants of the Azure Emperor... Even here in the Heavenly Pool, the Azure Emperor can't protect them?"
Li Ming was filled with emotion.
As a descendant of the God of War, and even a descendant of the powerful Azure Emperor, he should be revered by all and his legacy passed down through generations.
Yet, at the age of thirty, he turned to dust and bones here.
The closer one gets to the palace, the more skeletons one finds, some even golden or jade-colored...
This demonstrates that his strength during his lifetime was increasingly terrifying.
Even not far from the palace.
Li Ming further discovered that there was an incorruptible corpse sitting there, which remained unchanged for countless years.
This person still looked young when he passed away.
Its back is straight, giving people a sense of domineering majesty. Even when it is sitting cross-legged, its gaze is like that of an emperor looking down on everything.
"Even a Martial God realm expert can't withstand this bloodline curse?"
Li Ming was deeply shocked.
Reborn from a drop of blood, immortal and indestructible.
This is one of the characteristics of a Martial God Realm expert.
Martial artists who reach this level also have incredibly long lifespans; normally, living for tens of thousands of years is not difficult.
"I wonder what to do about Mu Qubing's curse."
Li Ming was somewhat worried.
Boom!
When Li Ming inadvertently met the gaze of the corpse, a thunderous and lightning-like sound resounded in his mind.
"Everyone says that shallow waters can't raise a true dragon, but I never thought that a true dragon could emerge from the Great Wilderness Continent of the Eastern Region."
A deep, thunderous voice resounded in his mind, and Li Ming frowned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Suddenly, a handsome and extraordinary man in blue robes appeared before him.
Its form is lifelike and increasingly solid.
It looks just like a real person.
"His fortune is extraordinary, his comprehension is astonishing, and his physique is unparalleled throughout history... truly extraordinary."
The figure in green robes stood on a lotus platform, with a green dragon painted on his robes and the character "荒" (huang, meaning desolate) engraved on them. He wore an ancient royal crown, exuding a solemn and supreme aura.
This world also has many rules and regulations.
The specifications of the crown are also particular. The supreme ruler of a realm has twelve tassels, the supreme ruler of a region has eleven tassels, the ruler of a continent has ten tassels, the ruler of a country has nine tassels, and princes and nobles may have seven or five additional tassels.
For example, the Lord of the Great Mystery is Jiu Liu.
"A ten-tasseled crown... the supreme status of a god-king?"
Li Ming was startled.
Clearly, given the other party's status, he is far more than just the ruler of a small country.
To break through the limitation of nine, one must be the ruler of a divine dynasty.
I flipped through the history of the desolate continent in the eastern region of the Xuanhuang Realm in my mind.
The desolate continent is the region where the Great Xuan resides.
It is one of the four continents of the Eastern Region, and the Desolate Continent is the oldest place, where two great emperors were born.
And the other party is clearly related to the Azure Emperor...
The other party's identity is becoming increasingly obvious.
A figure from thousands of years ago, the ruler of the Great Wilderness in the Eastern Region.
Azure Heaven God King, Mu Yuanzun.
As a descendant of the Great Emperor, he is of divine rank and authority.
According to rumors, he followed in the footsteps of the Azure Emperor and went to the outer realms.
I never expected it to end like this.
"Don't panic. I am not some wandering ghost, but just a wisp of obsession."
The curse of the Destroyer has a greater impact on those with stronger Azure Emperor bloodlines; over these ten thousand years, even I have not been able to escape its effects.
Much information was also revealed in Mu Yuanzun's casual words.
The closer the bloodline, the stronger the curse...
As expected, the system offered no help with the other party's information; it was all question marks.
His strength is indeed unfathomable.
Even the Heavenly Eye couldn't discern anything.
Li Ming's mind raced. He took a deep breath and asked respectfully:
"Does the God-King have something to say?"
Seeing that Li Ming was extremely reserved and his internal energy was tense, Mu Yuanzun laughed and said:
"You are indeed cautious, young man."
If others were to see the real person, they might immediately kowtow and beg for favors.
I am but a wisp of remnant spirit, not even a soul, so what can I do to you?
"Are you testing me with these words because you think I'll try to lure you with benefits and take your body?"
Li Ming remained calm and composed, saying:
"You flatter me. I've been traveling the world since I was a child, and I know that there's no such thing as a free lunch."
While one shouldn't harbor malicious intentions, one also needs to be wary of others.
Mu Yuanzun wasn't annoyed; he seemed amused by Li Ming's cautiousness and found it quite interesting, saying:
"Don't worry, if I hadn't sensed the aura of the Azure Emperor's Wood Emperor Seal and Azure Emperor's Token, my obsession wouldn't have been triggered."
Thanks to you, I was able to see the Jianmu Heavenly Pool and the Azure Emperor's Palace one last time.
So many years have passed, things have changed and people are no longer the same..."
"I just wonder how my Azure Sky Ancient Kingdom is doing?"
The Azure Sky Ancient Kingdom was once a powerful force that unified the desolate continent, with the Azure Sky God King presiding over it, making it incredibly strong.
At its peak, it attracted envoys from all nations, and numerous holy lands and great religions bowed down to it.
Li Ming's heart skipped a beat, and he replied respectfully:
"According to ancient records, after the disappearance of the Azure Sky God King, the Azure Sky Ancient Kingdom disintegrated within a hundred years. Now, there are many kingdoms in the Great Wilderness Continent, and many sects control dynasties. Among them, the most powerful force is the Primal God Dynasty."
Mu Yuanzun's eyes were vacant, as if recalling something, and after a moment he said:
"That's about what I thought. It seems there are only a few dozen of our clansmen left outside... Have they dwindled to this extent...?"
The once mighty Qingtian Kingdom was incredibly powerful, boasting nine guardian deities and, along with him, a god-king, making it virtually invincible in the four continents of the Eastern Region.
Now, in such a state of decay, even this peerless god-king has completely passed away.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel desolate:
"Thank you for your answer... The vast expanse of time is but a fleeting moment, like smoke in the wind."
Li Ming kept his composure and remained expressionless.
Compared to someone who is the ruler of a continent, a god-king, and possesses supernatural powers and martial saint-level abilities, they are still far too insignificant.
"Although the Qingtian Ancient Kingdom has vanished, the Qingtian Treasure Vault I left behind should still exist. If you are interested, you may go to Qingtian City to retrieve it... I left divine weapons and a great deal of wealth there."
However, be careful. Over the years, many villains must have tried to seize the treasure. Remember not to reveal your whereabouts or purpose.
At this moment, Mu Yuanzun's form gradually faded, like a wisp of green smoke drifting by.
treasure house?
Li Ming seemed to be deep in thought.
Legend has it that after the Qingtian Ancient Kingdom collapsed, its royal family was relentlessly hunted down, but no one was ever heard of seizing the national treasury.
Unexpectedly, it was this god-king who had secretly gone into hiding.
It seems that the other party already knew that the Azure Sky Ancient Kingdom would not exist after his death.
Even if it's handed over to someone else, it's unlikely to be able to be kept.
So I simply hid it.
No one can have it.
"May I ask, God King, what are the differences between experts at the Martial God Realm?"
Li Ming couldn't help but ask.
The Azure Emperor is a Martial God Realm expert, as is the Azure Heaven God King, but their strengths are worlds apart.
Mu Yuanzun explained softly:
"I am a Martial God of the Second Realm, the Unity Realm."
Both the ancestor, the Azure Emperor, and the Lord of Destruction were third-realm, immortal-level powerhouses.
"Return to Oneness...Immortality."
Li Ming muttered to himself.
Seeing that Li Ming seemed not to understand, Mu Yuanzun didn't mind the trouble and explained:
"Martial artists transcend the ordinary and enter sainthood, achieving oneness with heaven and man."
If you want to go further, you must prove your path and clarify your future direction.
It is also closely related to each person's cultivation method and personality.
Some walk the path of emperors, traversing the mortal world, establishing their own dynasties, and gathering the aura of a human king.
This is the path I'm taking.
Some people follow the path of sages and saints, establish a great religion, and have disciples all over the world.
Some even stray onto the demonic path, wreaking havoc and slaughtering countless lives.
In addition, there are Buddhism, Taoism, the Way of Humanity, the Way of Fighting, the Way of Faith in Gods, and so on.
To attain enlightenment and become a god is to enter the realm of heaven and earth.
After that comes the Unity Realm and the Immortal Realm.
Beyond that… lies the legendary Transcendent Realm. Perhaps only by reaching this realm can one truly be considered indestructible.
Mu Yuanzun sighed.
After he finished speaking, his figure grew even dimmer.
Clearly, this thought wouldn't last long.
Before dissipating, this ancient ruler, a god-king, gazed intently into Li Ming's eyes, which held a primordial chaos, and murmured:
"The heavens take creation from the sky, and the universe transforms..."
Ancestor, in the end, did you still choose an outsider?
Born during the reign of the Azure Emperor, his bloodline reverted to its ancestral form, and he possessed a divine body of creation—this was both a great fortune and a great misfortune.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com