132: Chapter 132 The Great Emperor Transforms into an Immortal Realm, You Are the First!

The Azure Emperor's body was undergoing an astonishing transformation.

The drop of essence blood that Chu Tianjiao had just forced out had already merged into the Azure Emperor's body. It was the essence blood of a Peak Immortal King, containing unparalleled vitality and Dao Laws.

For the Azure Emperor, who was at the end of his rope, this drop of blood was like a fountain of life in a desert.

His body began to absorb those essences; his originally crumbling flesh began to heal, and those dense cracks vanished bit by bit. His aura was also recovering, climbing up from the brink of death step by step.

The Dao injuries were being repaired.

The Azure Emperor closed his eyes, putting all his effort into absorbing the power within that drop of essence blood.

Chu Tianjiao did not disturb him, simply sitting quietly opposite him, watching him.

Time trickled by.

After an unknown amount of time, the Azure Emperor opened his eyes.

His body had fully recovered, with no visible scars on the surface. Even those Dao injuries that had cut deep into his Origin were seventy to eighty percent healed. His entire being seemed reborn, radiating newfound vitality.

He stood up and gave a solemn salute to Chu Tianjiao.

"My thanks to the Jiaoheng Great Emperor."

That gesture was respectful and devout.

Chu Tianjiao waved his hand.

"There is no need for that. I dislike tedious etiquette; you can just call me by my name."

He stood up and looked at the Azure Emperor.

"Since you have recovered, follow me out."

He paused, his gaze falling upon this desolate world.

"I will also be reclaiming this Desolate Tower. It was lost back then, and it is time to take it back."

Hearing this, the Azure Emperor was slightly stunned.

"This Desolate Tower... belongs to Senior?"

Chu Tianjiao shook his head.

"It is not mine."

He looked at the Azure Emperor and explained:

"This tower belongs to a Great Figure. He entrusted it to my care back then, but an accident occurred later, and it was lost in this realm. Now it is needed for some major matters, so it must be reclaimed."

The Azure Emperor nodded thoughtfully.

He did not press for the identity of that Great Figure.

An existence that even the Jiaoheng Great Emperor called a 'Great Figure' must have an incredibly terrifying background. That was not for him to ask.

"I understand," he said softly.

Chu Tianjiao looked at him, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

This Azure Emperor was quite perceptive.

"Then, let us go out."

He raised his hand, and a gateway materialized in the Void Realm.

It was the passage to leave the Desolate Tower.

The Azure Emperor took one last look at this world that had trapped him for countless years, then turned and followed Chu Tianjiao into the gateway.

Within the Undying Mountain.

Xiao Nannan stood in the courtyard, her gaze locked tightly onto the Desolate Tower floating in the Void Realm.

It had been three days.

Teacher had been inside for three days.

Although she knew that with Teacher's strength, there would be no danger, she still couldn't help but worry.

The Willow Deity stood beside her, her expression calm.

"Rest assured. He will be out soon."

Xiao Nannan nodded without speaking.

Yan Ruyu stood not far away, also staring at the Desolate Tower. Her palms were already slick with sweat, her heart full of tension and anticipation.

Was that legendary ancestor... truly inside?

Would he still recognize her, a 'descendant' separated by countless generations?

Just then—

The Desolate Tower vibrated gently.

A gateway slowly opened on the tower's body.

Two figures stepped out from the gateway.

Xiao Nannan's eyes lit up.

"Teacher!"

Chu Tianjiao landed in the courtyard and gave her a slight smile.

"I'm back."

Xiao Nannan stepped forward quickly, took his hand, and looked him up and down. Only after confirming he was fine did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Chu Tianjiao gently patted her hand, then looked behind him.

The Azure Emperor landed behind him.

He wore blood-stained Daoist robes; his figure was slender and his face lean. Although he had just recovered from the brink of death, standing there now, he possessed a transcendent air of detachment.

His gaze swept over the courtyard.

He glanced at Xiao Nannan—with just one look, he averted his eyes. That woman's aura was restrained, yet she made him instinctively feel awe.

He glanced at the Willow Deity—his pupils constricted slightly. That green-robed woman stood there quietly, yet she made him feel as if he were facing a boundless starry sky.

He glanced at the Ancient Kirin Emperor—that middle-aged man holding a teacup was equally unfathomable.

Not a single one of these people was someone he could see through.

The Azure Emperor withdrew his gaze, inwardly shocked.

Beside the Jiaoheng Great Emperor, there were actually so many terrifying existences.

Finally, his gaze fell upon Yan Ruyu.

She was a young woman, appearing fifteen or sixteen years old, and was extremely beautiful. Right now, she was looking at him with reddened eyes, her body trembling slightly.

The Azure Emperor was slightly taken aback.

He felt it.

Within that woman's body flowed his Bloodline.

Although the Bloodline was already very thin, having undergone countless generations of Legacy and dilution, it indeed originated from his aura.

She was his descendant.

Not a direct line, not an Imperial Daughter, but a descendant evolved from his original body and passed down through generations.

Looking at him, Yan Ruyu's tears finally couldn't help but flow down.

She knelt on the ground.

"Unworthy descendant Yan Ruyu pays respects to the Ancestor."

Her voice was trembling.

The Azure Emperor looked at her, silent for a long time.

Then he stepped forward and helped her up.

"Rise."

His voice was very light, yet it carried a hint of softness he had never shown before.

"After so many years... I didn't expect to still see a descendant."

Yan Ruyu raised her head, looking at him through misty eyes.

"Ancestor..."

The Azure Emperor looked at her, a flash of complexity in his eyes.

He could see that this child's talent was decent, but at this age, to have such cultivation was already the limit.

"All these years, it has been hard on you all."

He said softly.

Yan Ruyu shook her head, tears flowing uncontrollably.

The Azure Emperor said nothing more, only reaching out to gently pat her head.

That action was like an elder comforting his Junior.

The chaotic azure lotus flew out from Yan Ruyu's body, floating before the Azure Emperor and vibrating gently.

"Master..."

That neutral voice rang out, carrying uncontrollable excitement.

The Azure Emperor looked at it, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes.

"It has been hard on you too."

The chaotic azure lotus swayed gently, as if shaking its head.

The Azure Emperor reached out and gently stroked the lotus body.

That movement was gentle and cherishing.

Back then, he had buried his Physical Body while also leaving behind his heart and Imperial Weapon for his descendants, all for the purpose of continuing and protecting them.

Although these descendants were not his true Bloodline but merely small branches evolved from his original body, in terms of relationship, they indeed belonged to his descendants.

It was because of this that he had made ample preparations before entering the Desolate Tower to evolve the Immortal Realm.

He just hadn't expected the difficulty of evolving the Immortal Realm to exceed his imagination; if the Jiaoheng Great Emperor hadn't entered, he might have suffered Dao-dissolution within the Desolate Tower.

And requiring a descendant's Bloodline to open the Desolate Tower was also a safeguard he had set back then; if something happened to him, and a Great Emperor appeared among his descendants, they could open the Desolate Tower and come in to help him.

He hadn't expected this safeguard to actually be used.

The Azure Emperor turned to look at Chu Tianjiao and once again bowed in gratitude.

Chu Tianjiao nodded, then smiled. "We are all family; saving you was also because you are needed."

Chu Tianjiao spoke with a smile, then took the Desolate Tower back into his hand.

At the very moment the Desolate Tower returned to his hand, a sudden change occurred.