Chapter 1489: Swallowing the Heterodox Wholeheartedly

After the Primordial Immortal Realm was formally established and settled atop Mount Shangfang, under the blessings of the five Heavenly Emperors and thirteen Celestial Marks, it underwent dramatic changes every moment.

Once connected to the Infinite Ocean, there were no longer any energy constraints. The official administrators of the Primordial Immortal Realm, enfeoffed by Li Fan, could transform the world as they pleased.

As a result, the current Primordial Immortal Realm was vastly different from what Chaotic Anonymous had witnessed recently. The five cardinal celestial regions had each evolved distinct landscapes.

As the saying goes, "when one achieves enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven." The power of the beings within each celestial region also grew with time.

This vibrant scene indeed far exceeded the expectations of the immortals from the Shuo Star Sea.

Although its scale could not compare to the former Immortal Realm, its liveliness already far surpassed it.

"No matter, my Benevolent Transformation is still effective. Even if they are numerous and powerful, we only need to strike at their core," the white-clad figure quickly transmitted to calm the somewhat wavering morale.

The black cat perched on the white-clad figure's shoulder echoed, "As long as we can successfully meet the Hidden Emperor this time, with the support of the supreme treasure, no matter what divine abilities he possesses, he is bound to be defeated on the spot. Capture the leader, and the beings in this immortal domain will then serve us."

The supreme treasure mentioned by the black cat seemed highly convincing, and the immortals' spirits quickly stabilized.

Looking towards the Primordial Immortal Realm, greed resurfaced in their hearts.

After a brief tour led by Benevolent Transformation, the white-clad figure bowed towards the sky, saying, "Senior, recreating the Immortal Realm is an unparalleled feat. It might even be comparable to the Four Sages of the Immortal Realm or Lord Shouqiu."

"We admire you profoundly and truly hope to behold your heavenly visage soon..."

Seemingly pleased with the white-clad figure's flattery, various unusual phenomena suddenly appeared in the Primordial Immortal Realm. Golden light, like a shower of petals, fell from the sky. From the thirteen Celestial Marks, colorful halos burst forth. A sound like the roaring of ocean winds echoed from beyond the heavens, reverberating throughout the entire immortal domain.

This was a sign of the Infinite Ocean freely releasing its boundless immortal power.

"Indeed, this Hidden Emperor wields the authority of governance!" Among the immortals, several Anonymous Ones, including Benevolent Transformation, could hardly contain their excitement.

"Ever since Emperor Tianluo caused the great catastrophe, leading to the destruction of the Immortal Realm and the disappearance of the Four Sages, we thought the authority of governance had vanished forever. Unexpectedly, it has reappeared with this Hidden Emperor of the lower realm... Everyone, if we seize this authority, we might truly rebuild the Immortal Realm on the Dao Net!"

"Furthermore, it could be a mobile Immortal Realm that floats above the Dao Annihilation! Never again will we have to fear Dao Annihilation!" The black cat's words were incredibly provocative, as if imbued with magic. They solidified the resolve of the immortals who had initially harbored some hesitation.

Kill the Hidden Emperor, seize the authority!

"You all, come up!" A thunderous voice resounded from beyond the Primordial Immortal Realm's firmament. Perhaps due to Benevolent Transformation's earlier flattery, there was a hint of pride in the voice.

The moment the voice appeared, all conscious beings throughout the Primordial Immortal Realm knelt. Even the five Heavenly Emperors in the Heavenly Palace revealed themselves and bowed to the true sovereign of the Primordial Immortal Realm.

The immortals from the Shuo Star Sea thus confirmed the true identity of the voice's owner. It was undoubtedly the Hidden Emperor.

A silver path descended from beyond the firmament, like a shimmering ribbon, appearing before the immortals.

Feeling the envious gazes of all beings in the Primordial Immortal Realm, the immortals suppressed their inner excitement and stepped onto the path.

"Wait, Benevolent Transformation, this path..."

"A Dao Net?"

"Hiss... Does that Hidden Emperor have an accomplice?"

The immortals from the Shuo Star Sea asked these questions because their own Shuo Star Sea Dao Net had been built by their collective efforts. So, the appearance of a similar creation in the Primordial Immortal Realm naturally caused them to be filled with doubt and alarm.

"No need to worry, it's merely a convergence of minor Dao paths. How could it compare to the Senluo Dao Net? If he didn't possess such power, how could he have created an immortal domain?" Benevolent Transformation reassured them.

After exchanging a glance with the black cat on his shoulder, his expression grew even more serious.

The immortals ascended the sky-reaching path, disappearing from view amidst the envious gazes of the Primordial Immortal Realm's inhabitants.

The next moment, they found themselves in a realm of darkness.

This darkness, whose origin and nature were unknown, could actually block the immortals' senses.

It instantly blinded them, making it impossible to discern any direction.

"Where is the Senior?" Although startled, the immortals remained calm, gathering around Benevolent Transformation.

However, they received no response.

What awaited them in the darkness was complete silence.

"Brother Benevolent Transformation, something seems wrong," one of the immortals remarked.

The black cat suddenly shrieked, "It's Dao Annihilation!"

After a moment of stunned silence, the immortals looked at the surrounding blackness and suddenly realized.

The sensation the surrounding dark aura gave them was akin to the desolate regions cleansed by Dao Annihilation, as if they shared the same origin. The slight dissimilarity was why they initially struggled to distinguish it.

The immortals began to realize that this was a trap.

Nevertheless, being beings who had survived ancient calamities, they did not fall into chaos immediately after encountering a genuine crisis.

"He dares not show his true form, only resorting to tricks; this shows his apprehension."

"Fellow Daoist, please unleash the supreme treasure!"

The immortals wore varied expressions, but most looked towards the black cat on Benevolent Transformation's shoulder.

Although Benevolent Transformation's face remained calm, an irrepressible doubt surged within his heart.

His Benevolent Transformation power had clearly not failed. Its effect on the surroundings had not changed from beginning to end. So why did the Hidden Emperor's attitude suddenly change drastically after they entered this space?

"Could it be that, from the very beginning, he was unaffected by me? And instead, intended to lure us in?"

Once the thought arose, it could not be dismissed.

A chill gradually spread through Benevolent Transformation's heart.

The Dao Principle of Benevolent Transformation he had comprehended was indeed powerful. As long as one could not resist its influence, they would have no means of resistance before him, left entirely at his mercy.

But conversely, if the opponent could ignore Benevolent Transformation...

Then he, an Anonymous True Immortal, would be no different from a lamb awaiting slaughter.

Just as he was about to discuss a countermeasure with the one on his shoulder, a cold voice suddenly resounded from the darkness.

"Since you are so eager to see Us..."

"Then We shall grant your wish."

The darkness gradually receded, and the celestial pillars, previously hidden within it, appeared in the immortals' view.

They stood in lonely solitude, stretching from heaven to earth, seemingly narrating some tragic past.

As they looked at the celestial pillars before them, shivers ran down the immortals' spines.

They were somewhat incredulous: "Is that... the Southern Immortal Pillar?! How is that possible! Didn't it completely vanish along with the Tai Li Star Domain and the Ancient Realm of Sentient Beings, perishing in the Dao Annihilation?"

"Is this the Pillar of Hunger?"

"This one... I can't sense it at all!"

The immortals gradually grew agitated.

Yuanshi, Jixian, Grand Master Tiandu, Situ Xing.

The four celestial pillars struck their hearts like four heavy hammers.

Encircled by the four pillars, a figure stood silently.

The figure surveyed the immortals as if they were livestock penned for slaughter.

Under such a gaze, the immortals felt both anger and alarm.

"Everyone, no need to panic. Watch me capture him!"

The black cat's green eyes locked onto Li Fan from afar, revealing a hint of mockery.

Then, it leaped, instantly closing the distance and approaching Li Fan.

Two dazzling green lights shot forth.

Transforming into a blade and a sword.

In a flash, they enveloped Li Fan.

Although the black cat's sudden burst was within Li Fan's expectations, the green blade and sword shooting from its eyes were somewhat out of control.

Li Fan discovered that the Protective Primordial Force surrounding him was ineffective against this pair of green blade and sword!

Goosebumps instantly rose all over his body, and his heart pounded wildly, signaling danger.

"Not within the Dao Principles of the original possibility?"

In an instant, Li Fan understood.

From these green blade and sword, he vaguely perceived a desolate world filled only with objects. It was as if it had suffered an apocalyptic catastrophe, with all life eradicated, leaving behind countless fragments of icy blades.

Countless years later, these tools, dormant in the silent cosmos, instinctively emulated their former masters.

They gradually came to dominate the myriad Dao paths.

The Dao struggle among tools was even more brutal than among humans.

Devoid of any emotional factors, it was relentless and absolute.

As the tools continuously fought and merged,

Ultimately, only one blade and one sword remained in that cold cosmos!

The Dao Sword and Dao Blade!

Like the Dao Transformation Stone Mother, what the black cat wielded at this moment was a complete manifestation of a Grand Dao from a possibility!

Although it was a possibility of desolation after a catastrophe, it was still the fusion of a complete Grand Dao.

As the green blade and sword closed in, Li Fan was startled to realize he seemed to have fallen into a desperate situation.

Two chilling, murderous intents had firmly locked onto him.

It seemed that no formation, divine ability, or Daoist art could possibly block the attacks of this blade and sword for him!

"No wonder these True Immortals remained so confident despite knowing everything about the Primordial Immortal Realm, insisting on challenging me."

"With this Dao Sword and Dao Blade in hand, the five Heavenly Emperors I appointed would likely be instantly slain, becoming nourishment for the blade and sword's growth."

Having grown through continuous mutual slaughter, this Dao Sword and Dao Blade had an almost instinctive interest in slaying and devouring other Dao Principles.

Li Fan could almost feel the greed and fervent desire emanating from the pair of faintly green blade and sword.

In a thousand thoughts, the blade and sword drew even closer.

With no time left to spare, Li Fan made the most crucial decision at the last moment.

The green blade and sword whistled as they passed through his body.

The immense aura caused a churning and boiling within the celestial pillar space.

Even the four celestial pillars seemed affected, shaking incessantly.

However...

Under the watchful eyes of the Shuo Star Sea immortals, the Hidden Emperor's figure remained standing still.

He even extended a hand and slowly stroked the green blade and sword beside him.

"Kuixing? What's going on?" Benevolent Transformation's expression changed dramatically, and he could no longer control himself, questioning the black cat on his shoulder.

The black cat also wore a look of utter disbelief.

After activating the Dao Sword and Dao Blade, its spirit was already greatly weakened. Seeing its enemy completely unharmed by its ultimate attack, it was instantly filled with inexpressible horror and bewilderment.

Unwilling to give up, the black cat attempted to summon the Dao Sword and Dao Blade again to harm its enemy.

But for some reason, that figure seemed not to exist in the world. No matter how much heaven-defying destructive power the Dao Sword and Dao Blade possessed, they could not harm him in the slightest!

This situation completely exceeded its comprehension!

Li Fan ignored the completely panicked immortals. Under the protection of Illusory Truth, he continued to stroke the pair of green blade and sword beside him.

Just moments ago, in that critical instant, he decisively activated the Protective ability of Illusory Truth.

He transformed into the blade and sword themselves.

A moment later, all internal warnings vanished.

The pervasive, chilling green aura could no longer harm him in the slightest.

Just as he had once merged with the Infinite Ocean and freely wielded its boundless power, he had now become a part of these blade and sword.

Though the blade and sword were sharp, how could they cut themselves?

"Indeed, they are Dao paths from another possibility."

Li Fan narrowed his eyes, sensing a completely alien aura from the pair of green blade and sword.

It was like the Dao essence he encountered in the Shuo Star Sea after leaving the High Wall, seemingly a completely unfamiliar system.

Yet, ultimately, it was still a manifestation of the Grand Dao under different circumstances.

"My Myriad Manifestation Dao Net can perfectly experience this exotic flavor today."

The power of Mo Sha's immortal soul surged from Li Fan.

Under the concealment of the Illusory Truth divine ability, it eagerly rushed towards the Dao Sword and Dao Blade.

Since it was a manifestation of the Grand Dao, it could not escape the erosion of Dao Annihilation.

Once its offensive nature could be ignored, this Dao Sword and Dao Blade were merely fodder for Mo Sha's Myriad Manifestation Dao Net.

Just as Li Fan was devouring this collection of Dao Principles from another possibility,

The immortals from the Shuo Star Sea finally awoke as if from a dream.

The black cat, in particular, shrieked repeatedly, "Stop him! He's devouring my treasure!"

Although in a desperate situation, the immortals did not choose to sit idly by and wait for death.

They unleashed all their divine abilities, attacking Li Fan simultaneously.

However, all their attacks vanished after approaching within three zhang of Li Fan.

This anomaly also completely surpassed the immortals' understanding.

But an Anonymous immortal among them subtly recognized something.

The black cat named Kuixing stopped shrieking. Despite countless unwilling thoughts, it could only feel helpless. The green light completely vanished, seemingly departing from the black cat.

"Primordial..."

"Great Exalted One..." Benevolent Transformation trembled, his gaze towards Li Fan now filled with despair.

Although there were three thousand Grand Daos in the world, only one could, like the one before them, completely ignore the attacks of all other Dao paths...

Only the legendary Primordial Grand Dao, born before heaven itself!

It was said to have been sketched and adopted by the Saint Lord.

Even successive ruling Immortal Emperors treated it with solemn reverence. Its prestige was truly immeasurable!

They never imagined that the target they intended to hunt today would be *it*!

At this moment, Benevolent Transformation's heart was filled with nothing but endless regret.

Indeed, the authority of the Immortal Emperor was originally bestowed by the Saint Lord. Now, after the destruction of the Immortal Realm and the demise of the Immortal Emperors, who else but a disciple of the Saint Lord could wield this authority?

"Great Exalted One, please appease your wrath! Great Exalted One, please appease your wrath!"

Benevolent Transformation, completely consumed by despair, suddenly seemed to grasp at a straw of hope and pleaded repeatedly.