Chapter 2462 Let’s begin!

The old man with the lantern made his words clear, and the emperors' vigilance suddenly increased. They stared at Mu Cangyan with almost hostile eyes, their imperial aura rising and falling, clearly prepared to fight him to the death.

They may die on the path of seeking immortality, but they will not be captured without resistance.

Whether Mu Cangyan has the ability to use them as stepping stones is another matter.

The void of this realm instantly froze, and a chilling, murderous aura enveloped the space like a giant net. An invisible gloom weighed on everyone's heads, creating an atmosphere of extreme tension and impending conflict.

"Fellow Daoists, do not overthink it. Even if we were to take action, it would not be now."

Since the topic had come up, Mu Cangyan spoke frankly without any hesitation.

"What do you mean by this?"

The old man with the lantern seemed to represent the supreme beings from beyond the realm, and the questions he raised were precisely the thoughts of every peak being.

Currently, the group seems to have banded together and become adversaries of Mu Cangyan.

Those who have reached this level are no fools. They are well aware of their situation and know that if they don't want to become playthings in Mu Cangyan's hands, they must unite to deal with it.

Once defeated one by one, forget about ascending to immortality; you won't even be able to save your own life, and even struggling will be a luxury.

"I wish to join forces with you all to pave the path to immortality. When the opportunity for ascension arises, we will travel together, and whoever reaches the summit will depend on their own abilities and destiny."

Mu Cangyan didn't want to fight with everyone right now, as that would greatly affect the subsequent development of the situation.

However, if these people are determined to unite and attack, Mu Cangyan will not panic. When he set up this scheme, he had already considered all possible scenarios and prepared countermeasures.

Even if they join forces, Mu Cangyan is fearless; at worst, it will just take more time. Once the great battle is over, by integrating the essence of the Dao of the Lords into the Primordial Mother Tree, he can create a path to immortality and ascension to heaven.

We shouldn't be so radical unless absolutely necessary.

The reason is simple: the Great Emperor Taiwei!

He is a variable; if he delays the situation, it could cause irreversible changes.

Fortunately, Emperor Taiwei has no intention of fighting for the time being; otherwise, Mu Cangyan would have had to resort to her trump card prematurely. As for whether she can win, that remains to be seen.

Perhaps, the Great Emperor Taiwei wanted to see what Mu Cangyan had been planning for millions of years really looked like.

What exactly is the plan?

The old man with the lantern was hunched over, dressed in a simple cloth robe, the lantern in his hand flickering slightly, and he asked in a hoarse voice.

The flame inside the lantern is like the old man's vitality, hovering between life and death, and could be extinguished at any moment.

"Later, I will use the Primordial Mother Tree as a guide to reverse the myriad paths of destiny. At that time, I hope that all fellow Daoists will infuse their own fundamental rules into themselves. As long as you withstand the backlash during the reversal process, the path to immortality will surely open!"

When Mu Cangyan said these words, he was filled with pride, as if he had already seen a corner of the path to immortality. A mysterious light flashed in his eyes, directly peering into the origin of the universe.

The old man with the lantern lowered his eyes in thought and did not ask any more questions.

Li Qiong, the Faceless Man, the Witch, and the others stared intently at Mu Cangyan, their gazes sharp, trying to see through him. However, no matter how they scrutinized him, they couldn't discern Mu Cangyan's true nature; he was too mysterious, shrouded in an enigma.

"Until now, I still do not know what you look like. If you want us to work together, you should show your true face and demonstrate the most basic respect!"

After a brief silence, the Faceless Man spoke in a deep voice.

"reasonable."

The Azure Scale Saint King echoed this sentiment.

Although the others remained silent, their eyes conveyed the same message: Mu Cangyan should reveal his true form and not hide his true identity.

If even this kind of respect isn't shown, it's hard for people to believe in Mu Cangyan's sincerity.

Mu Cangyan said coldly, "I am ugly and I am afraid of offending your eyes."

“We are not ordinary mortals, and we no longer care about appearance.”

The Faceless Man refused to budge, wanting to know what kind of face Mu Cangyan, who had set up the Longevity Dao Formation, had.

Among this group of people, it seems that only Emperor Taiwei is relatively normal.

It's not just normal; it's a handsome and dashing figure, with the air of a banished immortal.

The old man with the lantern had a face full of wrinkles, his skin was dry and shriveled like dried bacon, and his whole face was squeezed together. To describe him as ugly would be an understatement.

The witch's mouth was sewn shut, and her entire body was covered in jet-black runes.

The Azure Scale Saint King was covered in scales, including on his face.

Li Qiong had a hideous scar on the corner of her mouth that ran all the way to the back of her ear. Every time she spoke, her gums would be exposed, revealing sharp teeth that gave her a fierce and imposing look.

The faceless man is even more outrageous; he has no facial features, only a vertical line that changes shape from time to time.

Needless to say, the Thousand-Eyed Buddha was covered in demonic eyes, making his facial features completely indistinguishable; his appearance was indescribable. If it weren't for the extreme Buddhist aura surrounding him, others would mistake him for a terrifying demon who had cultivated for countless years.

"Since you fellow Daoists have brought it up, I will naturally comply."

After speaking, Mu Cangyan reached out and lifted the hood of her robe, removing the concealment technique and revealing her true appearance.

His face was covered in sores, not a single spot was intact. In some places, maggots were wriggling, the flesh was a bloody mess, gruesome and terrifying, as if he had suffered endless torment.

Only his eyes were normal, as black as ink, like an ancient abyss, concealing endless mysteries, unfathomable.

Upon seeing Mu Cangyan's true form, the crowd showed no surprise or disgust; instead, they remained solemn and silent in thought.

"By deceiving the eyes of the Great Dao and circumventing the rules of time, we who forcibly cling to life in this world must all pay a price."

The old man with the lantern sighed.

The most obvious price is the change in appearance. They can use top-notch disguise techniques to make themselves extremely handsome, but this method can only deceive those with lower cultivation levels; it is difficult to do so at the same cultivation level.

Furthermore, at their level, they don't care about their physical appearance at all, so there's no need to waste time and energy deceiving themselves.

"He's different."

The Azure Scale Saint King glanced at the Taiwei Emperor, who had been sitting there, his words filled with apprehension.

"he......"

Everyone looked at Emperor Taiwei, hesitant to speak.

Emperor Taiwei did not use any magic to alter his appearance; this was his true appearance. Everyone was certain of this.

Ignoring the scrutinizing gazes from others, Emperor Taiwei remained expressionless and said to Mu Cangyan, "Let's begin!"

Since an old acquaintance had spoken, how could Mu Cangyan refuse? "Okay."

Thus, under everyone's watchful eyes, Mu Cangyan stepped through the forbidden realm and into the location of the Primordial Mother Tree.

Gazing at this lifeless and withered primordial mother tree, everyone's eyes burned with fervor, and their hearts surged with anticipation once again.