The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2186: Chapter 2186: Undying

The appearance of the Black River Heavenly Monarch once more indicates that the rumored Immortal Emperor did not slay him.

The Black River Heavenly Monarch is a notorious Great Demon in Faro Heaven. Even someone like Yuantong, an Immortal Venerable, finds it tough to deal with him.

Hearing these things from Clan Chief Xin Si, Jing Yan couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotions. He also contemplated what Clan Chief Xin Si mentioned about the Black River Heavenly Monarch merging with a Black River outside of Faro Heaven. Jing Yan knew the name of this Heavenly Domain was Faro Heaven, but he had no real understanding of what lay beyond it; in fact, his understanding of Faro Heaven itself was just a vague outline.

“The Black River Heavenly Monarch is now practically undying,” according to Clan Chief Xin Si, “because he merged with a Black River outside of Faro Heaven. Could that Black River be similar in existence to the Chaos World?” Jing Yan pondered inwardly.

Immortal Venerable Level is known as the Dao Master’s level in the Chaos World, a level where one can merge with the Chaos World to gain an undying physical body. Luo Dejie invaded Jing Yan’s Chaos World with the intent to merge with that Chaos World.

“There’s certainly that possibility.”

“The Black River Heavenly Monarch truly has great fortune!” Jing Yan muttered.

“Indeed, the Black River Heavenly Monarch’s fortune is extraordinary, beyond that of many Immortal Venerables in the Immortal Domain,” Clan Chief Xin Si nodded gently, showing a hint of envy for the Black River Heavenly Monarch’s fate.

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“Black River Heavenly Monarch, you’d better leave here immediately,” Yuantong Immortal Venerable said coldly, his eyes glinting sinisterly.

“Yuantong Immortal Venerable, are you really going to disrespect me like this? I’m merely trying to enter the Yellow Springs Cave. Are you unwilling to spare even one quota?” Though the Black River Heavenly Monarch’s face was terribly ugly, it was hard to discern any expression.

“The distribution of quotas for the Yellow Springs Cave was decided jointly by me and the Four Great Forces. Now, all nine quotas have been allocated. Do you think you can just come and take one?” Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s deep voice echoed all around.

“Hahaha…”

“Yuantong, do you truly think I need your permission to enter the Yellow Springs Cave? How many years have you dominated the Yellow Springs Cave, and how many benefits have you reaped from it?”

“Hmph, I don’t even want to waste my words with you. Today, I will enter the Yellow Springs Cave no matter what. If you wish to stop me, go ahead and try,” the Black River Heavenly Monarch showed no sign of backing down to Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

“Puff!” Following the Black River Heavenly Monarch’s words, his body once again transformed into a mass of black fog, surging towards the Netherworld Gate.

“Stop!” Yuantong Immortal Venerable shouted, his figure flashing.

In front of the Netherworld Gate, a large expanse of space was annihilated. However, the black fog that the Black River Heavenly Monarch transformed into quickly expanded, instantly spreading across ten thousand miles, originally occupying just a small space.

Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s expression was somber, his Divine Power swept wildly at the black fog, but he couldn’t completely prevent it from approaching the Netherworld Gate. Though the space in front of the Netherworld Gate was annihilated, the black fog continued permeating towards it.

“So powerful. The body transforming into black fog is almost undying,” Jing Yan observed Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s actions and realized that even he couldn’t fully intercept the black fog.

The black fog steadily drew closer to the Netherworld Gate.

“Black River Heavenly Monarch, aren’t you underestimating us too much?” War God Li Feng’s voice suddenly sounded, and he immediately transformed into a beam of light, rushing to the front of the Netherworld Gate. Holding a golden staff in his hand, he instantly lashed out, creating countless stick shadows that landed on the black fog.

“Hmph, if you want to seize the quota from us, you’d better get our approval first,” Gong Zhi Buddha from the Shadow Tower also made his move. From within his slightly hunched body burst forth an incredibly terrifying power.

“We must stop the Black River Heavenly Monarch, or else we’ll lose a quota,” Clan Chief Xin Si whispered, following suit by dashing forward.

Even Inspector Ao Hong from the Mystic Moon Trading House stepped in. The Black River Heavenly Monarch seeking to enter the Yellow Springs Cave directly challenged the Four Great Forces, deeming them an enemy.

Yuantong Immortal Venerable and the leaders of the Four Great Forces joined forces to block the Black River Heavenly Monarch’s entry into the Netherworld Gate.

While not Immortal Venerable Level, Xin Si and the others were extremely close in power. These four stood at the pinnacle among Immortal Rhythm Cultivators. The Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs were already the best among Immortal Rhythm Cultivators, yet these four surpassed even them.

With the eruption of various barriers of light, the world filled with Dao Skills and Spells, the momentum terrifying to behold.

“Hahahaha…” In the face of the combined attack from the five strong leaders, the Black River Heavenly Monarch suddenly burst into laughter.

“You think you can stop me, just you? Do you really believe you’re an Immortal Emperor?” His tone seemed surprisingly relaxed.

Jing Yan observed the expressions of Yuantong Immortal Venerable and the others, noting that all five had grim faces. It seemed the Black River Heavenly Monarch might be right—they couldn’t stop him from entering the Netherworld Gate.

Within just a few breaths, the black fog contacted the Netherworld Gate. As the tiniest wisp of fog entered, the entire expanse of black fog vanished instantly. The world returned to its original state, and Yuantong Immortal Venerable and the others ceased their attacks.

The five had eyes burning with flames of anger.

“Damn!”

“Black River Heavenly Monarch, you better pray you never fall into my hands. If you do, I’ll make you wish for death!” Yuantong Immortal Venerable was truly furious.

Xin Si and the others were somewhat more composed, but Yuantong Immortal Venerable was the commander of this region. Though he couldn’t command the Four Great Forces, dozens of Shen Zhou Heavenly Monarchs were under him. Shen Zhou acted as the foundational component of Immortal Rhythm and likewise of Faro Heaven. To some extent, Yuantong Immortal Venerable was indeed this region’s master.

Once news spread that the Black River Heavenly Monarch forcefully took a Yellow Springs Cave quota from Yuantong Immortal Venerable, it wouldn’t be said he took it from the Four Great Forces.

The loss of face was solely his, Yuantong Immortal Venerable’s!

“Immortal Venerable, what now? With the Black River Heavenly Monarch entering the Netherworld Gate, there are only eight quotas left for the advanced entrance to the Yellow Springs Cave.” Inspector Ao Hong looked at Yuantong Immortal Venerable.

Inspector Ao Hong seemed the least burdened among Yuantong Immortal Venerable and the four force leaders. Since the Mystic Moon Trading House had only one quota, the loss of one quota due to the Black River Heavenly Monarch wouldn’t be deducted from their side. Thus, he wasn’t concerned about the Black River Heavenly Monarch’s descent into the Yellow Springs Cave.