419: Entering Heaven

Xiao Zhuo took a step, and his figure was already suspended above a majestic giant city shrouded in Immortal Qi.

The Immortal Qi here was as dense as substance, and the energy Rank was so high that it was heart-pounding.

"This is... Tianlin City?" Emperor, who followed closely out of the spatial rift, was slightly stunned, then showed surprise.

Below the city gate, the ancient and vigorous Immortal characters "Tianlin" confirmed his guess.

"We actually crossed tens of thousands of light-years directly? Daoist Friend Wang's Dao of Time can instantly construct such a passage, from a remote Star Domain directly to the heart of Nanzhan Continent! It's truly incredible!" Emperor's face was filled with unconcealed shock.

Wang Xianzhi and his two Disciples, along with Dilamon, who appeared afterward, were also deeply shaken.

Although they knew Xiao Zhuo was powerful, and a Time-Space Quasi-Saint was the most mysterious existence in the Boundary Sea, they had never expected him to possess such astonishing power after achieving Quasi-Saint Realm!

This was not merely a spatial passage spanning tens of thousands of light-years; it directly ignored the incredibly powerful Immortal-Demon Realm barrier/boundary, accurately delivering everyone to the Four Great Continents, the most core region of the Immortal Realm!

With such means, the Immortal and Demon Realms were places where Xiao Zhuo could take whatever he desired.

Even if a Saint personally arrived, they might not be able to keep him!

In an instant, Emperor had completely categorized Xiao Zhuo as someone "absolutely not to be provoked."

This was merely the spatial ability displayed; the even more unfathomable power of time had not yet shown the slightest bit.

No wonder this Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan had no reservations and frankly returned to the Immortal Realm with him.

This was clearly a case of great skill leading to great courage, completely disregarding the Heavenly Court as a threat!

In a direct confrontation, perhaps only Haotian God and Queen Mother of the West could match him in the Heavenly Court.

However, even if they could gain a slight advantage, it would be impossible to keep him.

Facing such an existence, one could only strive to befriend him, never to make an enemy.

Otherwise, with his unfathomable abilities, if he harbored thoughts of revenge and launched sneak attacks on Heavenly Court subordinates everywhere, even if the Heavenly Court were ten times stronger, it would not escape ruin!

"Fellow Daoist, please follow me!" Emperor forcibly suppressed the surging thoughts in his mind, his tone becoming even more respectful, and the last vestiges of his vengeful thoughts vanished like smoke.

Seeing Xiao Zhuo nod slightly, he immediately transformed into a streak of light and soared towards the horizon.

Xiao Zhuo and the others also transformed into streaks of light, following closely behind.

Emperor deliberately slowed down his speed to accommodate Wang Xianzhi and his two Disciples.

The Heavenly Court hung high above the Nine Heavens of the Immortal Realm.

The group traversed layers of ethereal celestial expanse, finally seeing a majestic white stone gate, ten thousand zhang tall, standing towering.

The gate was tightly shut, and above it, three grand Immortal characters, "South Heaven Gate," were inscribed with powerful strokes.

The area around the gate appeared calm and undisturbed, but Xiao Zhuo could clearly perceive a vast and powerful barrier/boundary hidden in the Void Realm.

This South Heaven Gate was the only entrance node to the nearby barrier/boundary.

In front of the gate, a hundred silver-armored Heavenly Soldiers stood guard solemnly, with the lowest being True Immortal cultivation.

The leading commander was even at the Golden Immortal Realm.

Behind the gate, four obscure yet powerful Great Unity Immortal Lord auras lay dormant.

"I've long heard of the Heavenly Court's prestige; seeing it today, its grandeur is indeed extraordinary," Xiao Zhuo's gaze swept over the gate, and he said to Emperor in a calm tone.

"Fellow Daoist overpraises," Emperor's mouth twitched slightly; for a moment, he couldn't discern whether Xiao Zhuo was genuinely praising or subtly mocking.

As the group approached within a hundred zhang, the leading Heavenly General immediately led his troops in a bow: "Greetings, Emperor!"

"Dispense with the formalities," Emperor waved his hand, "This is Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan, a distinguished expert specially invited by this Emperor for the Imperial Son's injuries. Quickly open the Heaven Gate!"

"Understood!"

The Heavenly General acknowledged the command, and two Heavenly Soldiers by the gate immediately took out Formation Plates and activated them.

The massive Heaven Gate emitted a low hum and slowly opened a crack—though called a crack, it was still several tens of zhang wide, enough for everyone to pass through.

"Fellow Daoist, please!" Emperor dared not neglect, turning to lead the way.

Xiao Zhuo, accompanied by Dilamon and his three Disciples, passed through the gate crack with him.

The view suddenly opened up, revealing an endless sea of clouds and an Immortal paradise.

Magnificent palaces and jade towers appeared and disappeared amidst the misty clouds, and teams of armored Heavenly Soldiers patrolled in an orderly fashion.

Under Emperor's guidance, the group passed through countless magnificent palaces and finally arrived before a grand hall.

On the plaque hanging high above the hall's entrance, three Immortal characters, "Fuhua Hall," were engraved.

The hall entrance was guarded by two Golden Immortals with condensed auras; seeing Emperor, they respectfully saluted and then stood solemnly like statues, their expressions stern.

"This is the Imperial Son's residence, Fellow Daoist, please follow me," Emperor explained.

Xiao Zhuo nodded in acknowledgment.

The group entered the hall, walking through several courtyards and walls.

Each courtyard was unique, with lush flowers and trees, and varied scenery.

Finally, they stopped in front of a courtyard gate where sun-fire flowers were planted everywhere.

Deep within the courtyard, a tall white stone hall stood majestically.

"This is the place," Emperor said, leading the way into the courtyard.

Many maids and Heavenly Soldiers stood by in various parts of the hall; upon seeing Emperor, they all saluted, their gazes curiously sizing up Xiao Zhuo and his group.

Upon reaching the hall entrance, the group was stopped.

The one blocking their way was a burly general, nine feet tall, clad in purple armor.

Fiery fire-elemental Immortal power surged around him, his aura clearly reaching the Immortal King Realm.

"Lord Emperor, who are these?" Fan Yang Immortal King's gaze swept over everyone, finally resting on Emperor.

"Fan Yang Immortal King, this is Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan, whom this Emperor mentioned, the Immortal Realm's First Medical Saint, a distinguished expert specially invited by this Emperor for the Imperial Son's injuries!" Emperor introduced solemnly.

Fan Yang Immortal King's sharp gaze lingered on Xiao Zhuo for a moment, then he glanced at Dilamon and the three young Disciples, a hint of undetectable arrogance flashing in his eyes.

"Since he is an esteemed expert invited by the Emperor, he may enter. But these others..." He paused, "The Imperial Son's Divine Soul is weak, and it's not suitable for him to see too many outsiders. Please wait here."

Emperor frowned slightly at these words, but what Fan Yang said made sense, so he could only look at Xiao Zhuo with a hint of apology.

"Fellow Daoist Fan Yang's words are reasonable," Xiao Zhuo's expression was calm as usual, and he calmly instructed, "Dilamon, Xiao Chuan, Shortened name, Xian Yu, you all wait here in the courtyard. Your Revered Master and the Emperor will go in and take a look."

"Yes, Revered Master! (Revered Master)!" The four responded in unison.

Fan Yang Immortal King then stepped aside to let them pass through the hall entrance.

Xiao Zhuo and Emperor entered the hall, passed through the corridor, and soon arrived at a bedchamber.

The furnishings in the chamber were elegant and simple, clearly indicating the owner's refined taste.

In the center of the chamber, on a large bed carved from ten-thousand-year-old cold jade, a white-robed young man's Divine Soul floated quietly.

Wrapped around that Divine Soul, like maggots clinging to bone, were a dozen evil Dao marks, deeply permeated into the soul body.

Although there were no other visible injuries on the surface, those strange patterns indicated the tricky and dangerous nature of the injuries.

Clearly, powerful Divine Ability users had attempted to clear them before, but failed to eradicate these Dao injuries that had deeply penetrated the Divine Soul Origin.

Above the Divine Soul, a small golden seal emitting a glorious imperial might floated quietly, threads of golden radiance containing Imperial Luck, like sweet dew, sprinkled down, nourishing the weak soul body below.

"Heavenly Emperor Seal!" A sharp glint flashed in Xiao Zhuo's eyes, instantly recognizing this origin divine weapon, famous throughout the Immortal Realm.

This was one of Haotian God's divine weapons, forged from a wondrous Immortal Realm stone fused with parts of the Origin of Creation, personally refined by him, perfectly matching his Great Dao of Creation, a true Divine-Grade origin divine weapon!

By the cold jade bed, stood a Beautiful Woman dressed in luxurious and elegant palace attire and a pure and refined Female Immortal in a white dress.

"Greetings, Queen Mother of the West. This is Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan, whom the Immortals of Penglai call the 'Immortal Realm's First Medical Saint'!" Emperor immediately bowed and introduced when he saw the palace-dressed woman.

Xiao Zhuo had already guessed her identity, but he only nodded slightly in greeting.

Before Queen Mother of the West could speak, the white-dressed Female Immortal beside her frowned slightly, and a cold voice with a hint of displeasure rang out: "You, how rude! Why do you not bow when you see the Queen Mother?"