371: Chapter 371 No need, I'm already here.

Xiao Fan and the others fell silent again upon hearing this; they were also people walking that path and felt a deep resonance with his words.

A person walking a path never trodden before, with mist ahead and a precipice beneath their feet.

With every step, one does not know if it is right or wrong; every step could lead to eternal damnation.

That kind of loneliness and pressure was indeed not something an ordinary person could endure.

Thinking about it this way, they were quite lucky to have the Heavenly Emperor clearing the way ahead of them, providing a reference and experience.

Grand Void Immortal Lord withdrew his gaze, his tone returning to a state of calm.

"But that is all in the past. You all should know that our two realms share the same origin, both formed from fragments of the Immortal Realm, right?"

"Mm."

Xiao Fan and the others nodded; they had naturally heard the Heavenly Emperor mention this before.

Only after receiving an affirmative answer did Grand Void Immortal Lord continue.

"But what you don't know is that our Lesser Immortal Realm is not the most powerful among the fragments of the Immortal Realm."

"Among the fragments of the Immortal Realm, the largest piece is called the Immortal Domain. There are many True Immortals there, as well as the descendants and Legacies of Immortal Kings; it is far stronger than your realm or mine."

Grand Void Immortal Lord's gaze became sharp as he looked at Xiao Fan and the others. "My goal is to enter the Immortal Domain and then seek revenge!"

The Immortal Domain? Revenge?

Xiao Fan and the others were surprised once more upon hearing this. There was more to the story? Could it be that this Immortal Lord, like their Origin Realm's East Emperor, also came from the Immortal Domain?

"However, entering the Immortal Domain is very difficult. If one waits for an opportunity, it requires the right timing, the right place, and the right people—waiting for the correct moment."

Grand Void Immortal Lord's tone was calm. "A long time ago, I once waited for that correct moment and the opportunity at the correct location. I entered the Immortal Domain passage and was almost at the end, almost at the Immortal Domain."

At this point, Grand Void Immortal Lord suddenly stopped.

"And then?" Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor couldn't help but ask. How could he stop now? Wasn't this just leaving them hanging?

"And then someone from the Immortal Domain took action and struck me down."

Grand Void Immortal Lord's tone was flat, and a smile even remained on his face, as if he were speaking of an inconsequential matter.

"An ant from the Lower Realm is also worthy of entering the Immortal Domain?"

Grand Void Immortal Lord mimicked a cold and arrogant voice, repeating the words etched into his heart that he would never forget.

"That was the last sentence I heard on the immortal path; it was so incredibly condescending."

Xiao Fan and the others fell silent.

Looking at the Immortal Lord before them, an indescribable feeling suddenly welled up in their hearts.

This Immortal Lord had Cultivated step by step, walked the Mortal World Immortal Path, achieved Immortal Ascension, and was powerful enough to fight over a dozen of them alone.

Yet in the eyes of those in the Immortal Domain, he was still an ant from the Lower Realm.

Although this Immortal Lord certainly wasn't as powerful back then, he was already a Dao Prover and quite strong, yet he was still mocked in such a way.

"So now I need helpers. I need helpers who can join me in forcibly opening the Immortal Domain passage. To break the barrier between the Lesser Immortal Realm and the Immortal Domain, it requires at least two, or even three, experts of my level."

He looked at Xiao Fan, his gaze calm.

"Your strength is insufficient, but your Heavenly Emperor might be enough."

Xiao Fan's heart jolted; he finally understood.

The Immortal Lord had said so much because this was his goal.

He didn't want to conquer the Origin Realm; he wanted the Heavenly Emperor to help him open the path to the Immortal Domain.

No wonder this Immortal Lord was relatively easy to talk to and hadn't immediately resorted to killing, even speaking so much with them. It was all for the sake of the Heavenly Emperor.

From beginning to end, this Immortal Lord's objective had been the Heavenly Emperor.

Grand Void Immortal Lord looked at their expressions and smiled, seemingly satisfied that they had finally caught on.

"Originally, I intended to nurture someone from my own realm, but alas."

Grand Void Immortal Lord's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

"Alas, it never succeeded. My realm has never produced anyone as stunning as myself or your Heavenly Emperor."

Xiao Fan and the others nodded silently; they could understand this point.

Experts of the level of Grand Void Immortal Lord and the Heavenly Emperor were indeed too difficult to produce.

It wasn't just about having good conditions for nurturing; more importantly, one had to have talent and Comprehension Ability.

Just like the Origin Realm, which had the Heavenly Emperor leading and nurturing it, and where the two Celestial Venerables, Lingbao and Yuanshi, also walked the Mortal World Immortal Path, the others—including themselves—were still far from it.

To Become an Emperor, their talent was already considered extraordinary, but to walk the Mortal World Immortal Path, extraordinary talent was merely the entry ticket.

"So, when your Heavenly Emperor appeared, I was very happy."

A light flashed in Grand Void Immortal Lord's eyes.

"Finally, someone has appeared who can reach the same height as me. To be able to kill a True Immortal before even achieving Immortal Ascension—this strength, this talent, I am looking forward to it."

"Therefore, I plan to send one person back to the Origin Realm to tell your Heavenly Emperor about this."

He looked at Xiao Fan and the others, his gaze sweeping over them before finally landing on Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor.

"Let it be you."

Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor was stunned and pointed at his own nose. "Me?"

"Yes, you." Grand Void Immortal Lord sized him up, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

"Among this group of people, you have the slickest tongue and talk the most. Sending you back to deliver the message should ensure my meaning is conveyed clearly."

Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor's face turned red and then white. He opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but thinking of the strength of the person before him, he swallowed his words.

He could only manage an awkward yet polite smile.

He finally understood that in this Immortal Lord's eyes, his most prominent characteristic was his sharp tongue.

Grand Void Immortal Lord laughed even more happily as he saw Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor's expression.

"Your great name precedes you; my subordinates have often been driven to distraction by your words, flying into a rage whenever you are mentioned."

Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor's smile became even more awkward, and his heart felt bitter.

Great, now he had been singled out by the opponent's boss. He peeked at Xiao Fan, who remained expressionless.

He then looked at Yun Li, who looked away. Chen Changsheng did glance at him, but his eyes clearly said: 'Serves you right.'

Grand Void Immortal Lord stopped smiling and said solemnly:

"Go back and tell your Heavenly Emperor that I am waiting for him in the Lesser Immortal Realm. If he hasn't achieved Immortal Ascension yet, he should do so quickly. After he ascends, we shall plot a great matter together."

"At that time, when the two realms undergo Fusion, he and I shall rule the world together. I can even give him my Six Lives Five Worlds Cultivation Technique to Cultivate; I certainly won't let him lose out."

"I originally intended to go to the Origin Realm personally, but on second thought, it wasn't quite appropriate. After all, I am the Lord of the Lesser Immortal Realm; going there rashly could easily cause misunderstandings. So, it is better to send someone over."

Besides these reasons, Grand Void Immortal Lord was also very interested in the Origin Realm because it possessed peerless treasures like undying medicine; he very much wanted to research such things.

Xiao Fan and the others were speechless; this Immortal Lord had indeed thought of everything.

Xiao Fan looked at the Great Emperor of Creation, who also looked at him; both saw helplessness in each other's eyes.

Well, they had become prisoners. Although they weren't bound, imprisoned, or insulted, at the end of the day, they were still prisoners.

Moreover, they had to rely on the Heavenly Emperor to save them again. After struggling in the Lesser Immortal Realm for so many years, in the end, they still had to let the Heavenly Emperor step in.

Chen Changsheng sighed, and Heavenly Venerable Longgu shook his head.

Qin Chen clenched his fists and then released them; the Emperor Shang Yang remained silent.

Everyone felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Grand Void Immortal Lord turned and looked into the distance.

"I will open the passage shortly. Little friend Heavenly Horse, you can set off in a moment."

Heavenly Horse Saint Emperor nodded, preparing himself to depart.

Everyone watched silently, observing everything.

"No need, I have already arrived!"

At that moment, heaven and earth trembled!