256: Chapter 256 The Situation of the Lesser Immortal Realm

Jiang Hao nodded and said, "When do you plan to ascend?"

Yun Li thought for a moment: "Right now. I've prepared what needed preparing, given the necessary instructions, and it's time to go see the Minor Immortal Realm."

Jiang Hao nodded. The two arrived at the Ascension channel node outside Kunlun Star.

The chaotic qi parted, and the seven-colored radiant channel was constructed once more.

Standing before the channel, Yun Li looked back at Jiang Hao and smiled, "Celestial Emperor, once I leave this time, who knows when we'll meet again. Until we meet again."

Jiang Hao also smiled: "If fate wills it, we will meet again."

Yun Li nodded, said no more, turned, and stepped into the channel.

Her figure vanished amidst the flowing light and radiant colors.

The channel slowly closed.

Jiang Hao stood alone in the starry void, gazing in the direction where the channel disappeared, then looked towards the direction the nine dragons pulling the coffin had departed, his eyes profound.

The Chaos Ancient Celestial Emperor...

The mysterious powerhouse from Di Lan Star...

The nine dragons pulling the coffin...

And the possible retaliation from the An Family of the Immortal Domain.

There is still a road ahead to walk, many mysteries to solve, many hurdles to pass.

Jiang Hao turned, took a step, and returned to the Celestial Court.

"The Creation Emperor has also left. More and more powerhouses are entering the Ascension channel."

"The Qiankun Emperor, the Kylin Great Emperor, the Heavenly Venerable Chen Dao, the Immortal Granny, the Demon Emperor, the Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor, the Great Emperor Qianyuan, the Heavenly Venerable Longgu, and now the Creation Emperor has been added. Things over in the Minor Immortal Realm are probably going to get lively."

"Indeed, I wonder when we'll get a chance to go to the Minor Immortal Realm?"

"When the Celestial Emperor conquers the Minor Immortal Realm, that's when."

"Ah, I'm so looking forward to it!"

"Speaking of which, what exactly did the Celestial Emperor obtain from the coffin? Why hasn't there been any movement at all?"

"An Opportunity of that level, how could we possibly comprehend it?"

Yun Li passed through the Ascension channel and stepped into the starry void of the Minor Immortal Realm.

The world here was indeed different.

The Laws of the Great Dao were as clear as a woven net, visible to the eye; even breathing could stir resonances with the Dao's essence.

But Yun Li quickly sensed something amiss.

Apart from the rich spiritual energy, the air was also permeated with a faint, solemn aura of killing intent.

From distant places, faint energy fluctuations occasionally transmitted over—traces left behind from battles.

The Creation Emperor restrained her aura and prepared to explore towards a relatively calm area.

Not long after advancing, several auras of varying strength rapidly approached from the front side.

Yun Li stopped, her gaze focused slightly. The Dao essence of Creation quietly flowed around her as she prepared for defense.

Soon, several figures appeared within her line of sight, stopping in the starry void a thousand zhang away from her.

Leading them was a black-haired youth clad in tattered battle armor.

Beside him followed several others. It was precisely Xiao Fan and his group, though all of them were injured.

The two sides gazed at each other across the starry void.

Yun Li could sense that these people were all wounded. Although not fatal, they had clearly experienced a fierce battle, their auras significantly depleted.

The looks they directed at her held scrutiny, vigilance, and also a trace of... anticipation?

At that moment, an elder among the group had a flash of realization in his eyes, his face showing surprise and joy. He stepped forward, his voice carrying a hint of excitement:

"You are the Creation Emperor? You are actually alive and have returned!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Li looked at the elder, a trace of puzzlement in her eyes. She had no recollection of this person.

Seeing her expression, the Heavenly Venerable Longgu smiled and explained, "This old man is Long Gu, hailing from the Dragon Realm. I have existed since the Mythical Era and once witnessed the Creation Emperor's Ascension to the Dao and her heroic battles in the forbidden zones.

However, back then I sealed myself deep within the Dragon Realm and never had dealings with you. It's normal that you don't recognize me."

Yun Li understood and nodded slightly, "So it's Fellow Daoist Long Gu. I've long heard of your esteemed name."

The Heavenly Venerable Longgu waved his hand, turned, and introduced to Xiao Fan and the others, "Everyone, this is the Creation Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan and the others all showed expressions of shock and respect.

"So it is the Creation Emperor in person!" Xiao Fan was the first to clasp his fists, saying solemnly, "This Junior, Xiao Fan, who attained the Dao of Qiankun, pays respects to Senior."

"Qi Xuan pays respects to the Creation Emperor."

"Chen Changsheng pays respects to Senior."

"Heavenly Horse pays respects to Fellow Daoist!"

"Qian Yuan Jiang Heng pays respects to Fellow Daoist."

"Immortal Granny pays respects to Fellow Daoist!"

Everyone paid their respects one after another, their attitudes friendly.

Those who attained the Dao after the Creation Emperor, though they had never met her in person, had all heard of this female emperor's heroic demeanor and deeds in the Origin Realm.

After all, she was the first to attain the Dao after the Celestial Emperor, which was quite special. Moreover, her glorious record of consecutively slaying three Forbidden Zone Supreme Beingss left a deep impression.

Yun Li also returned the greetings one by one, her expression gentle, "Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formality. I observe that you all seem to be injured, your auras unstable. Have you encountered trouble?"

The Heavenly Venerable Longgu sighed and took over the conversation, "That's a long story. Fellow Daoist Yun Li, you've just arrived. This place is not suitable for lingering. Why not first come back to our temporary base with us, and we can discuss in detail?"

Yun Li pondered briefly, then nodded in agreement, "Alright."

The group immediately led the way, taking Yun Li to fly towards that shattered star hidden deep within the asteroid belt.

Along the way, the Heavenly Venerable Longgu introduced to Yun Li the identities of Xiao Fan and the others, including the eras in which they each attained the Dao, their connections with the Celestial Emperor, and the order of their Ascensions.

Yun Li also briefly mentioned her experience of feigning death and undergoing transformation, which elicited exclamations of amazement from everyone.

Soon, the group returned to a shattered star covered with concealment arrays—their base.

After everyone took their seats, Xiao Fan, as the leader elected by the group, began explaining the situation to Yun Li.

"After we ascended to the Minor Immortal Realm, things were relatively peaceful at first. This place is rich in resources, and the Great Dao is complete.

The Substance of Longevity is much more abundant than in the Origin Realm. Everyone's strength has improved. We followed the Celestial Emperor's instructions before Ascension, watching out for and assisting each other."

Xiao Fan paused, his expression turning grave, "But not long ago, we were targeted by a major local force in this realm called the Immortal Court."

"Immortal Court?" Yun Li was puzzled.

"Indeed," the Demon Emperor Chen Changsheng interjected.

"This is the strongest force in the Minor Immortal Realm, created by the Immortals of this realm. They view visitors from other worlds like us as destabilizing factors. Their approach towards us is either to recruit and assimilate us, or to expel or even eliminate us."

"Not long ago, a team led by a Near-Immortal came to encircle and suppress us. The other side had superior numbers, so we sustained some injuries. Fortunately, their Immortals didn't take action, so we were able to hold our ground."

The Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor moved his injured shoulder.

"But now that you, Creation Emperor, have arrived, our situation is bound to improve considerably."

The Great Emperor Qianyuan Jiang Heng also nodded, looking at Yun Li and saying, "Creation Emperor, you have lived through three lifetimes. Your strength is likely among the top within our group."

The others nodded in agreement, clearly placing great trust in Yun Li's strength.

After listening, Yun Li smiled and said, "Since we all come from the Origin Realm, naturally we should support each other."

Then, the topic shifted to the Origin Realm and Jiang Hao.

The Heavenly Venerable Longgu had already told them about Jiang Hao slaying the True Immortal An Qiong, but mentioning it now still drew sighs of amazement from everyone.

"The Celestial Emperor truly slew an Immortal. It's really astounding!" Xiao Fan shook his head, his eyes filled with shock.

"Although we've already heard it from Senior Long Gu, every time I think of it, it still feels unbelievable."