Entry: I Secretly Cultivate Immortality in the Martial Arts World

308: Chapter 309 Ning Hongye Emerges from Seclusion!After Lin Mo became the leading figure of the Tong Sect, the first thing he did was order the entire Sect to prioritize stability above all else and forbid them from going out to act recklessly.

When this order was passed down, naturally, some were dissatisfied.

But dissatisfied? Disobeying the Saint’s token was equivalent to disobeying the Saint.

With the Saint’s token in hand, it was just that powerful.

Even if they weren’t satisfied, they had to submit.

From then on, Biyou Island settled into peace.

The Disciples continued to Cultivate as usual, but no one mentioned things like entering the world to compete for dominance or building an eternal foundation anymore.

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The Supreme Creation Daluo Grotto-Heaven and its subordinate infinite Major Thousand Worlds were far more peaceful than the Saint Realm.

The tribulation qi was gone, conflicts had decreased, and the order of the Great Alliance of the Heavens and Universe covered every inch of the land.

Although the Heavenly Laws promulgated by the Heavenly Court were strict, they were remarkably fair.

Those with high cultivation could not arbitrarily oppress those with low cultivation, and the strong could not wantonly plunder the resources of the weak.

As time passed, everyone grew accustomed to it.

On this day, in the Immortal Realm, by the shores of the North Sea.

A figure soared into the sky from beneath the sea, bringing with it a spray of water that filled the air.

The figure landed on the shore; it was a young woman dressed in a long, emerald-green dress. She had a beautiful face, a pair of crystal-clear dragon horns atop her head, and a long, slender dragon tail trailing behind her.

This woman was none other than Ning Hongye.

Speaking of Ning Hongye, one must mention the past event where she accidentally entered the North Sea Dragon Palace.

That was back before the Immortal Realm had been absorbed by Gu Yan into the Supreme Creation Daluo Grotto-Heaven.

At that time, Ning Hongye was gaining experience in the North Sea and wandered into a Dragon Palace.

That Dragon Palace was the sleeping quarters of an Ancestral Dragon of the ancient Dragon Clan.

Afterward, she broke through many layers of Restrictions and reached the Legacy Hall.

Two drops of essence blood were suspended within the hall.

One drop shone with brilliant gold, containing the supreme pressure of an Ancestral Dragon.

The other drop was dark red, emitting a mysterious Aura of time and space.

She originally thought she could obtain both drops of Ancestral Dragon essence blood, but for some reason, the brilliant golden drop vanished into thin air the moment before she reached out to take it.

Fortunately, the dark red drop of essence blood remained.

She refined it and only then learned that this was the essence blood of the ancient Dragon God, Zhujiuyin.

Zhujiuyin was the Dragon of Time, controlling the power of time; his essence blood contained a profound understanding of the Law of time.

After refining the essence blood, Ning Hongye’s cultivation soared, breaking through from her original Realm all the way to the Peak Golden Immortal stage.

However, the side effects were also very obvious.

Her body developed Dragon Clan characteristics: a pair of dragon horns grew on her head, a dragon tail appeared behind her, and her pupils turned into vertical slits.

On ordinary days, if she did not deliberately hide them, one could tell at a glance that she was not of the pure Human Race.

She had stayed in seclusion within the Dragon Palace to refine the essence blood, losing track of the passage of time in the outside world.

By the time she successfully emerged from seclusion, several centuries had already passed.

Ning Hongye landed on the shore and took a deep breath of fresh air.

Then, she was stunned.

Where was the tribulation qi?

The tribulation qi between heaven and earth had vanished completely, without leaving a trace.

She remembered very clearly that before she entered the North Sea Dragon Palace, the tribulation qi of the Heaven and Earth Boundless Great Tribulation had already begun to spread; though it wasn’t thick, every Cultivator in the Immortal Realm could sense it.

That tribulation qi had loomed over everyone’s hearts like a dark cloud, foreshadowing a great tribulation that would soon sweep through the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds.

But now, there was nothing.

Ning Hongye spread out her Divine Sense, sweeping across the immortal domains surrounding the North Sea.

Peaceful, incredibly peaceful.

There was no killing, no warfare, and no chaos of the strong preying on the weak.

She even sensed that in several Mortal kingdoms, the common people were noisily discussing something in assembly halls; it was loud, yet orderly.

Full of suspicion, Ning Hongye flew all the way back to the Kunlun Sect.

Inside an Elder’s palace in the Kunlun Sect.

Ning Daoxuan was sitting in meditation with his eyes closed, but his mind had already sensed Ning Hongye’s return.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked Ning Hongye up and down.

Upon noticing that Ning Hongye’s cultivation had actually reached the Peak Golden Immortal stage, and that she now had dragon horns and a tail, a hint of surprise flashed across his brow, though he did not pry into the reasons.

After Ning Hongye stepped forward to pay her respects, she went straight to the point: ”Old Ancestor, the world of the Immortal Realm has changed, and its landscape has undergone a massive upheaval. This Junior has returned from training abroad with many doubts. I wish to ask the Old Ancestor, what exactly has happened in the Immortal Realm in recent years? Why have the changes been so drastic?”

Ning Daoxuan explained: ”While you were away training in seclusion, the former Immortal Court, Divine Court, and Buddhist Sect were all destroyed and no longer exist.”

”Now, the Heavenly Court stands alone as the supreme power in the Immortal Realm, with the Heavenly Emperor Long Da ruling over the four seas, eight wildernesses, and the myriad domains of the heavens.”

”The Heavenly Court has established new Heavenly Laws. Any Cultivator above the immortal stage must go to the Immortal Registry Hall of the Heavenly Court to be registered and come under the jurisdiction and control of the Heavenly Court.”

Ning Hongye’s brow furrowed suddenly, her tone carrying a hint of astonishment: ”Registered and enrolled?”

”Indeed.” Ning Daoxuan nodded slowly.

”One’s cultivation level, Sect origin, the school of Cultivation Technique practiced, and even one’s personal Magic Treasures and contracted spirit pets must all be reported truthfully one by one.”

”Firstly, it makes it easier for the Heavenly Court to keep track of the details of every Cultivator in the Immortal Realm, and secondly, it allows for the coordinated distribution of the spiritual sources of heaven and earth to maintain the order of the Immortal Realm.”

Ning Hongye was somewhat reluctant, but seeing the Old Ancestor speak so calmly, she knew this matter was already a foregone conclusion.

Ning Daoxuan continued to instruct: ”You were deep in a Secret Realm and did not know the passage of time. The Heavenly Court has long since established a regulation: those who accidentally enter Secret Realms and are cut off from outside news are given a ten-year grace period upon emerging from seclusion.”

”If you take the initiative to go and register within ten years, you will be fine.”

”If you fail to go after the deadline, the Heavenly Court will dispatch Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to personally arrest you. When that time comes and you lose all face, it will not be dignified.”

”Go and take a trip to the Heavenly Court,” Ning Daoxuan waved his hand.

”The Immortal Registry Hall is to the left of the Heavenly Court’s South Heaven Gate; it is very easy to find. Once you have registered, come back and we will talk in detail.”

Ning Hongye had no choice but to accept the order. She turned and left the Kunlun Sect, flying toward the direction of the Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Court was situated in the very center of the four directions of the Immortal Realm, ruling over the four seas and eight wildernesses.

The palaces were magnificent to the extreme, with golden tiles covering the roofs, glazed glass reflecting the clouds, and jade pillars and carved railings standing in intricate arrangements.

A sea of clouds swirled in the air, immortal cranes circled back and forth, and the sky was filled with auspicious mist, creating a scene of sacred and solemn beauty.

Following her Old Ancestor’s guidance, Ning Hongye arrived at the South Heaven Gate.

Sure enough, in front of the gate, there was a moderately sized palace with the three words ’Immortal Registry Hall’ written on the plaque.

She went inside and registered her name, cultivation, and origin, and received a jade token engraved with a number. With that, the task was finished.

After leaving the Immortal Registry Hall, Ning Hongye originally intended to depart immediately, but her gaze was drawn to three massive statues on the plaza in front of the South Heaven Gate.

Those three statues were carved entirely from some unknown white jade, over a thousand zhang tall, standing in the center of the plaza with imposing Auras.

Inscriptions were carved beneath each statue, shining with golden light, clearly visible even from a great distance.

The statue in the very center was clad in imperial robes and wore a ceremonial crown. His face was heroic and majestic, and his eyes looked down at the front as if overseeing the entire Immortal Realm.

The inscription beneath the statue read—

Dominator of the Heavenly Court, Heavenly Emperor Long Da.

Suppressing the eight wildernesses, his prestige shakes the firmament.

With one axe he settled the world; in three moments he slew the emperors.

The statue on the left was dressed in scholar’s robes. His face was refined and gentle, with one hand behind his back and the other holding a bamboo scroll, his gaze looking peacefully into the distance.

The inscription read—

Emperor of Great Harmony, Immortal Emperor Yuan Fang.

Founder of the Great Alliance of the Heavens and Universe, promoter of great harmony under heaven.

Wherever the Heavenly Laws reach, the myriad worlds return their hearts.

Looking at these two statues, Ning Hongye felt nothing but awe.

Although she hadn’t personally witnessed the feat of Long Da using the heaven-opening axe to slay three emperors, she had already heard the general story from others during her flight here.

As for Immortal Emperor Yuan Fang, she didn’t know much about him, but to be able to stand beside Long Da, he was surely no ordinary person.

Then, she turned her head toward the statue on the right.

The man’s expression was cold and stern, and he stood quietly with two swords crossed in front of him.

The inscription beneath the statue read—

Blood Nether Emperor, Minghe.

Upholder of the Immortal Realm’s Laws, in charge of the Heavenly Court’s executions.

When Ning Hongye’s gaze fell upon the name ’Minghe,’ her soul shuddered violently, as if struck by lightning.

Minghe.

This name, this face—she had seen them before.

And not only had she seen him, she had even teased him.

That was back when she was in the Spirit Realm’s Azure Wave Sect...