Chapter 4729: The Strong in the Age of Chaos

A massive island floats high in the sky. At its edge stands a golden stele, ten thousand zhang tall, clearly displaying the four characters "Star Immortal Island." This is an immortal island controlled by the Star Dao Ancestor. It originally belonged to the Kunlun Dao Ancestor, but after the Kunlun Dao Ancestor's demise, the Kunlun Immortal Island came into the possession of the Star Dao Ancestor.

The Dao Ancestor of the Golden Worm King Tribe was killed by the Star Dao Ancestor. The other Chaos Beasts of the Golden Worm King Tribe were either killed or fled, and their territory was subsequently taken over by the Star Dao Ancestor.

Star Immortal Island governs ten celestial cities and hundreds of terrestrial cities. It recruits forces from various immortal realms to enhance its strength.

Inside the Star Palace, the Star Dao Ancestor sat on the main seat, while a tall, slender young man in a golden robe reported to him.

"Master, three celestial cities have been breached by Chaos Beasts, resulting in heavy losses. Seven Grand Unity Golden Immortals were captured by the Chaos Beasts, led by the King Beast."

The young man in the golden robe reported.

This was Chen Shuo, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal in the early stage, and the Star Dao Ancestor's youngest disciple.

In a war over ten million years ago, only nine of the twelve great Chaos Beast tribes remained. The Wang Family eliminated two major tribes and possessed a mutated Grandmist Spirit Treasure like the "Great Wall," in addition to having two Dao Ancestors who achieved enlightenment through supreme laws. As a result, Chaos Beast tribes bordering the Wang Family's territory dared not harass them. However, other factions faced a different situation.

Although the Ancestral Dragon was severely injured, his remaining power still deterred Chaos Beasts from launching major invasions against Ancestral Dragon City. The territories of other Dao Ancestors, however, were different, especially that of the Star Dao Ancestor.

The Star Dao Ancestor's territory bordered the Yi Chief King Tribe. Xin, a ten-colored Chaos Beast, possessed two unique fundamental laws.

After many years of recuperation, the Yi Chief King Tribe had largely recovered its vitality and began harassing the Star Dao Ancestor's territory.

"Has Lei not appeared?"

The Star Dao Ancestor asked.

Lei, a ten-colored Chaos Beast, once led an attack on a celestial city under Star Immortal Island's jurisdiction. The Wang Family's Grand Unity Golden Immortals arrived using the Ruyi Gate and surrounded Lei. If not for the timely arrival of Xin, the Dao Ancestor of the Yi Chief King Tribe, Lei would have perished. In that battle, the Star Dao Ancestor also intervened, but he was no match for Xin, who had cultivated two special fundamental laws and possessed immense power as a Chaos Body.

"No, it probably got scared after the last defeat. If it dared to show its face, it would likely be annihilated by the Wang Family's Grand Unity Golden Immortals, just like Xiao from the Tumet King Tribe."

Chen Shuo replied.

Xiao, a newly advanced ten-colored Chaos Beast from the Tumet King Tribe, was ambushed and killed by the Wang Family's Grand Unity Golden Immortals on his way back from seeking treasure in the Immortal Chaos Tomb. The Wang Family's Ruyi Gate was simply too formidable.

"I understand. You may leave! Pay attention to fifth-grade immortal materials, especially healing immortal medicines."

The Star Dao Ancestor instructed.

"Yes, Master."

Chen Shuo assented and withdrew.

Sensing something, the Star Dao Ancestor quickly entered a secret chamber. The stone walls were covered with mysterious array patterns, emitting strong restrictive fluctuations.

He took out a small, shimmering golden mirror and cast a spell. The mirror's surface glowed with a dazzling golden light. Soon, the light dissipated, revealing a pale, elderly man in a green robe. The old man looked dispirited and severely injured.

"How is it? Still no fifth-grade immortal medicine for healing?"

The old man in the green robe asked, his voice weak.

Fifth-grade immortal medicines could be used to refine fifth-grade immortal pills, suitable for Dao Ancestors.

"Not yet. I've already dispatched many people to search. Once found, I'll send it to Daoist Xun immediately. Without your help, I wouldn't have been able to advance to Dao Ancestor. Oh, by the way, two Dao Ancestors who achieved enlightenment through supreme laws have appeared in the Immortal Realm: Dao Ancestor Taihao and Dao Ancestor Tianqin."

The Star Dao Ancestor said.

"Achieved enlightenment through supreme laws?"

The old man in the green robe exclaimed in surprise, a nostalgic look on his face. He said, "Talented people emerge in every generation; this is truly remarkable. I didn't expect such formidable figures to appear in the Immortal Realm while I was slumbering. However, they only possess one fundamental law, which is still far inferior compared to those old monsters."

"Daoist Xun, who exactly are these old monsters? Why have I never heard of them? Even the Ancestral Dragon, Primordial Phoenix, and First Qilin haven't heard of them."

The Star Dao Ancestor asked, puzzled.

"Ancestral Dragon and Primordial Phoenix? Heh, they are mere juniors at best. We belong to the Chaos Era. Back then, there weren't many cultivators, and few knew of our existence. So many years have passed; I wonder how those fellows are doing."

The old man in the green robe chuckled disdainfully, a reminiscent look on his face.

"What if they decide to help the Chaos Beasts? How could we possibly stop them?"

The Star Dao Ancestor said, frowning.

"Don't worry, they're not in much better shape than I am. They're likely recuperating as well. Damaged fundamental laws aren't easily restored; recovery takes eons. Without full recovery, they can't unleash their complete power. The two Dao Ancestors you mentioned, who achieved enlightenment through supreme laws, should be able to hold them off. Of course, it depends on who makes a move. If the progenitor of the Chaos Beasts were to act, a single move would wipe them out. However, he was also severely wounded in that great war and won't recover that quickly."

The old man in the green robe said, then, as if an idea struck him, added, "However, you make a good point. You should inform them about the existence of those old monsters! The Immortal Realm is vast; there are more than just a few Dao Ancestors. Most of the Dao Ancestors who survived the Chaos Era are currently recuperating."

"Alright, I'll find an opportunity to tell them. By the way, they possess a Dao Artifact that swallowed one of the sub-pagodas of the Ten Directions Mother-Child Pagoda, yet other Dao Artifacts don't have this capability."

The Star Dao Ancestor asked, puzzled.

"What? It swallowed a sub-pagoda?"

The old man in the green robe exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes! Is there something wrong with that?"

The Star Dao Ancestor asked, bewildered.

"That Dao Artifact they possess is extraordinary; perhaps it also originates from that place. Have you seen it?"

The old man in the green robe said.

"I've only seen its artifact spirit, not the physical Dao Artifact itself. It should be a mid-grade Dao Artifact, still quite inferior compared to the Ten Directions Mother-Child Pagoda."

The Star Dao Ancestor said.

"To be able to devour other Dao Artifacts, it's very likely his weapon. No wonder they were able to achieve enlightenment through supreme laws."

The old man in the green robe suddenly understood.

"He? Who is he?"

The Star Dao Ancestor asked, his face full of confusion.

"The mortal enemy of the Chaos Beast Progenitor, and one of the strongest in our era, an equal match for the Chaos Beast Progenitor. However, he was killed by the Chaos Beast Progenitor, who was also severely wounded in the process. It's a pity I haven't seen this treasure with my own eyes, so I can't be certain. Never mind, you should send more people to search for fifth-grade immortal medicines! Rare treasures that help repair fundamental laws would also work."

The old man in the green robe said.

"Alright, I'll instruct them immediately."

The Star Dao Ancestor agreed.

"The Golden Hao Mirror I gave you is a low-grade Dao Artifact. You can use it to contact me, but do not let others know of my existence, especially the Chaos Beasts, understood?"

The old man in the green robe cautioned.

"Understood, Daoist Xun. My strength is too weak. Could you give me a low-grade Dao Artifact for self-defense? Xin has cultivated two fundamental laws and also formed a Chaos Body. If I were killed by it, I wouldn't be able to assist you."

The Star Dao Ancestor pleaded.

"My current condition is very poor. You'll have to come get it yourself!"

The old man in the green robe said.

The Star Dao Ancestor's face lit up with joy, and he agreed.

After a few more instructions, the old man in the green robe severed the connection.