Chapter 1742 Remains of the Holy Ancient Heavenly Dragon

He paused, then continued, "But for some reason, the Immortal Path collapsed, which led to the later Holy Ancient and Desolate Ancient structures. The so-called Primordial Covenant, in my speculation, may have been an agreement made by the most powerful beings during the Holy Ancient period to deal with some common great crisis or to maintain the stability of the Immortal Path."

"As for the contents of the alliance, they have long been lost to time. The reason why the Primordial Demon Abyss and the Three Pure Immortal Realms are so interested in the Nine Divine Realms is probably not just to plunder resources, but also to find clues about the fragments after the collapse of the Immortal Path."

Ancestor Tian Shi continued, "I used my calamity power to probe the depths of the Nine Domains' origin and indeed found some extremely ancient laws, quite different from the current Great Dao system. This might corroborate that the star regions where the Nine Divine Domains are located were extraordinary during the Holy Ancient Era, perhaps even important nodes on the Immortal Path. The ancient demon or fallen immortal remnants mentioned by the Demon Remains may not be unfounded. It's common for incredible beings to be buried under great calamities."

Zhang Xuan's spirits lifted: "So, the Immortal Path might actually exist, and it might be hidden somewhere in the Nine Divine Realms? If we can find it, it might not only solve our resource problem, but the ancient relics it contains might also help me solidify the main trunk of the Emperor River."

“The theory is correct, but the danger is extraordinary,” You Wuyai said solemnly. “First, how do we locate it? The compass is damaged, and the direction is unclear. Second, even if we find it, such a place will inevitably be fraught with danger, possibly involving ancient holy killing formations that have long been lost, unpredictable time distortions, or even the remnants or backup plans of those who have been buried. Third, if the commotion is even slightly significant, it will likely immediately provoke a frenzied counterattack from the Abyss of Beginning Demons and the Three Pure Immortal Realms. They are probably also monitoring similar movements.”

The Celestial Ancestor sneered, "Risk and opportunity coexist. Sitting idly by and waiting for death, with resources depleted and powerful enemies pressing in, is also a dead end. Actively exploring offers a glimmer of hope. My tribulation power might be useful in breaking ancient restrictions and resisting the erosion of time. Moreover, those places have been silent for countless ages, perhaps they are just right for the breeding of tribulation."

You Wuyai paused for a moment, then said, “The problem is that what we know is all based on appearances and speculation. As the commander of the vanguard, Venerable Demon Skeleton probably knows only limited things as well. His memories of the specific form, exact location, contents of the alliance, and even details of the relics of the Immortal Path are all as blurry as if they were seen through a thick fog, and some key fragments even seem to have been intentionally sealed by some higher-level power.”

Ancestor Tian Shi snorted coldly: "It's either similar or it's been tampered with. Deep within the memories of that demonic skeleton, there are several obvious gaps and forbidden marks. With my keen senses of tribulation power, I can sense that the level of those marks is extremely high, and they could not have been set up by the demonic skeleton itself or an ordinary True Immortal. I'm afraid... they are shackles placed by those higher beings deep within the Abyss of the Primordial Demon to ensure that the secret is not easily leaked."

Zhang Xuan's heart sank, and he said, "Do you two mean that the core information about the Immortal Path and the Primordial Covenant is likely deliberately sealed in a higher level of the Abyss of Beginning Demons, or... requires specific conditions such as bloodline, tokens, or cultivation level to be met before it can be unsealed? Even a vanguard commander like Demon Corpse is just a pawn in carrying out a mission and has not truly touched the core?"

“That’s right.” You Wuyai nodded. “Not only the Abyss of Beginning Demons, but the Three Pure Immortal Realms are probably in a similar situation. The details about this matter are also vague in the memories of the True Immortals of the Three Pure Immortal Realms. Their obsession with the Nine Divine Realms seems more like they are carrying out some kind of order from a higher level. They may not know the real reason.”

The Heavenly Eclipse Ancestor said in a hoarse voice, "It seems that in the eyes of those true giants, the so-called vanguard teams, even those led by True Immortals, are nothing more than pebbles for scouting, expendable resources. How could they easily bestow the real secrets?"

A brief silence fell over the pavilion.

The turbulent void outside the pavilion surged silently, further emphasizing the stagnant atmosphere inside.

They originally thought that by finding the vague coordinates and gathering their strength, they could uncover the truth and find a way to break the deadlock.

But now it seems they know very little about what they are facing or what the secret is about.

This unknown is more unsettling than the known dangers.

"So even if we successfully reach those vague coordinates, find the entrance, and enter, we will likely face a ruin far beyond our current understanding, filled with unknown taboos. We don't know what triggers will cause a backlash, what we can take and what we can't touch, or even... whether there is still a sleeping ancient will there."

You Wuyai nodded, his expression grave: "That's exactly right. Rushing in rashly could bring unpredictable fortune or misfortune. If you're lucky, you might gain something. If you're unlucky, you might trigger the ancient restrictions, bringing unforeseen disasters, or even prematurely detonating the full attention of the Abyss of Beginning Demons and the Three Pure Immortal Realms, resulting in a devastating blow."

The Celestial Ancestor seemed more decisive: "Being timid and hesitant is not a good strategy. Since there is no way out, we must try. However, we do need to make more preparations."

A glint flashed in Zhang Xuan's eyes: "I have studied the 'Rubbing of the Ancient Covenant Stele' that Venerable Demonbone carries with him for a long time. Although I cannot fully understand the inscription, the ancient Dao charm and binding oath force are undeniable. As for the Immortal Path Tracking Compass, its crafting method and core Dao patterns are extremely ancient and completely different from our current system. It may contain some kind of ancient information."

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the ever-changing turbulent void outside the pavilion, as if staring at those unknown coordinates.

“More importantly,” Zhang Xuan’s tone turned serious, “the few vague coordinates that have been explored are all located in strongholds inside the membranes of the nine divine domains. These strongholds are not simple voids or secret realms. The laws of heaven and earth within them are twisted and bizarre, forming their own system, and even… giving birth to some indescribable things. I have seen it with my own eyes and experienced it firsthand.”

The gray-black flames in the eyes of the Celestial Ancestor flickered: "Similar to the Ruins of Return or the Land of Eternal Silence?"

"Somewhat similar, but more...chaotic and disorderly."

You Wuyai nodded slowly and said, "That strange place deep within the boundary membrane might be... inside the remains of the Holy Ancient Heavenly Dragon."

As soon as You Wuyai finished speaking, both Zhang Xuan and Tian Shi Lao Zu were startled.

“As the saying goes, ‘The Heavenly Dragon transforms the Nine Provinces, and the dragon’s aura swirls around it,’ the high-level spiritual veins on the Nine Divine Realms are merely the flesh and blood of the Heavenly Dragon. There must be something else hidden inside the boundary membranes of these Nine Divine Realms,” You Wuyai continued.

At that moment, everything in Zhang Xuan's mind suddenly clicked through.

He once ventured deep into the boundary membrane stronghold, where one causal thread converged to form an eye, and another to form a mouth.

If pieced together, wouldn't it just be the remains of a celestial dragon?

That's the remains of the Holy Ancient Heavenly Dragon.

Nature's wonders are breathtaking!

You Wuyai looked at Zhang Xuan and Tian Shi Lao Zu.

"Therefore, I propose that the exploration of the Immortal Path be postponed."