Chapter 4831: The Eighth Fundamental Law (No Update Today)

More than ten million years had passed.

On Nine Heavens Immortal Island in the Chaos Sea.

Wang Ruyan and Wang Tunian stood atop a peak, their expressions solemn as they gazed at a mass of nine-colored thunderclouds high in the sky. Wang Changsheng was establishing his eighth fundamental law, and the lightning tribulation was far more potent than the last time.

As time slowly passed, thick bolts of nine-colored immortal lightning struck down, heading directly for a small valley surrounded by mountains on three sides. Inside the small valley, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a blue lotus platform, a silver light screen enveloping both him and the platform. Each bolt of nine-colored immortal lightning struck the silver light screen, seemingly absorbed without a trace. However, as time went on, the spiritual radiance of the silver light screen grew increasingly dim.

Soon after, an incomparably thick bolt of nine-colored immortal lightning tore through the sky and struck the silver light screen, which shattered like a bubble. Wang Changsheng flicked his sleeve, and ten golden, glittering orbs shot forth, each a top-grade Dao artifact. He currently lacked the means to refine supreme-grade Dao artifacts, so he could only rely on multiple sets of top-grade ones to establish new fundamental laws. He formed a hand seal, and the ten golden orbs burst forth with dazzling golden light. After circling him once, they transformed into a dense golden light screen, enveloping him.

The nine-colored immortal lightning struck the golden light screen, causing it to tremble slightly as the nine-colored lightning engulfed it. Soon, an even thicker bolt of nine-colored immortal lightning tore through the sky, striking towards Wang Changsheng. Continuous rumbling filled the air as dazzling lightning engulfed his figure, and the ground itself began to shake.

A short while later, the nine-colored thunderclouds surged and churned, transforming into a massive nine-colored lightning phoenix. Enveloped by countless nine-colored electric arcs, it rapidly dived down from high in the sky. As the nine-colored lightning phoenix approached within a hundred zhang of the small valley, a giant blue fist-shadow flew out from within the lightning, smashing into its body. The nine-colored lightning phoenix let out a mournful cry. Its body trembled, then instantly exploded, transforming into a massive nine-colored mushroom cloud that enveloped a large area with surging air currents.

Not long after, a man's hearty laugh rang out. Wang Changsheng flew out from the lightning and landed in front of Wang Ruyan. His face was slightly pale, but his aura was as vast as the boundless sea.

"Finally, the eighth fundamental law has been established!" he declared with a laugh.

"So much time has passed," Wang Ruyan suggested. "We don't know how our clansmen are doing. Let's leave the Chaos Sea!" With the strength of Wang Qingshan and the others, they were certainly no match for the Chaos Beast Ancestors.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "You can enter seclusion to establish your eighth fundamental law. I, meanwhile, have refined multiple sets of top-grade Dao artifacts. I will pilot Nine Heavens Immortal Island away from here and return to the Immortal Realm."

"Alright, let's do that. We'll split up our tasks," Wang Ruyan agreed.

Not long after, Nine Heavens Immortal Island lit up with a dazzling golden light and flew off into the distance. As Nine Heavens Immortal Island appeared in the black sea region, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled incessantly. Bolts of thick nine-colored immortal lightning tore through the sky, striking towards Nine Heavens Immortal Island. A gigantic golden light screen then appeared, enveloping the entire Nine Heavens Immortal Island. The nine-colored immortal lightning struck the golden light screen, emitting a muffled thud, but the golden light screen remained unharmed. As more bolts of nine-colored immortal lightning fell, Nine Heavens Immortal Island accelerated and disappeared into the vast sea.

***

On the Chaos Continent stood a majestic giant city. Above its city gate hung a huge plaque bearing the words "Immortal Court," and many immortals were entering and exiting. Inside the city, numerous Chaos Beasts and immortals could be seen, and buildings stood like a forest.

A streak of blue light flew from a distance, flickered, and stopped. As the light receded, a blue, shimmering flying boat appeared. A group of cultivators stood on it, their hands and feet bound by black chains. Leading them was a tall, red-robed youth whose body bore natural, flame-like spiritual patterns—a sign of the Spirit Fire Clan.

Over ten million years ago, the Immortal Realm erupted in a Great Dao War. The immortals were defeated once again, and some factions pledged allegiance to the Chaos Beasts, becoming their accomplices. The Spirit Fire Clan was among them. Of course, not all members of the Spirit Fire Clan submitted to the Chaos Beasts; those who dared to resist were either killed or went into hiding.

The red-robed youth formed a hand seal, and the blue flying boat landed on the ground.

"Hurry and get down! To oppose the Immortal Court is to seek death," the red-robed youth cursed.

The Immortal Court was an organization supported by the Chaos Beasts, which all "pseudo-immortals" joined, serving the Chaos Beasts with their lives. It stood in diametric opposition to the Azure Lotus Immortal Alliance.

The red-robed youth escorted this group of captives into the Immortal Court, drawing many immortals to observe. "Look everyone!" the red-robed youth loudly declared, his face full of smugness. "These rebels dared to oppose our Immortal Court. This is the fate of those who defy the Immortal Court!"

A seven-colored Chaos Beast walked over and commanded, "Hand them over to me!"

"Sir, these are the people Senior Song requested," the red-robed youth said cautiously.

"Do I need to say it a second time?" the seven-colored Chaos Beast's tone was icy.

The red-robed youth shivered, quickly shook his head, and handed the captives over to the seven-colored Chaos Beast. Currently, the Immortal Realm was under the dominion of the Chaos Beasts. Chaos Beasts were the highest-ranking beings, followed by immortals who had pledged allegiance to them. The lowest class consisted of those who resisted the Chaos Beasts.

***

In a secluded manor, Wang Chuanming and Liu Yihu sat in a blue stone pavilion, engaged in conversation.

"Fellow Daoist Liu," Wang Chuanming said enthusiastically, "my people discovered a hidden treasury of the Azure Lotus Immortal Alliance and obtained many good items. This is your share." He handed a golden storage bracelet to Liu Yihu. Liu Yihu was deeply trusted by He, so Wang Chuanming had no choice but to curry favor with him.

Liu Yihu took the storage bracelet, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as his divine sense swept over it. He nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Song, you are too kind. If the opportunity arises, I will put in a good word for you before Lord He."

"Then I thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Liu," Wang Chuanming said gratefully.

"If you want Lord He to think highly of you," Liu Yihu advised, "it would be best to find Azure Lotus Immortal Island or the Dao Ancestors of the Azure Lotus Wang family."

"I'd like to," Wang Chuanming said with a bitter smile, "but you know how formidable the Wang family's Dao Ancestors are." The Wang family members possessed the Ruyi Gate, which they occasionally used to travel to strongholds of Chaos Beasts or pseudo-immortals. They would slay their targets and flee immediately, making it impossible for the Chaos Beasts to pursue them. Several Dao Ancestor-level Chaos Beasts had even been slain by the Wang family.

Liu Yihu nodded. He took out a small, golden glittering mirror and said, "I have something to attend to. You may withdraw for now!"

Wang Chuanming nodded, stood up, and left.

Liu Yihu brought out a golden orb and sent a hand seal into it. The orb transformed into a dense golden light screen, enveloping him. He then sent a hand seal into the small golden mirror, and the face of Liu Yixue appeared on its surface.

"Yixue, you finally contacted me," Liu Yihu asked. "Where are you now?"

"Azure Lotus Immortal Island," Liu Yixue replied. "The Wang family's defenses are too strict. I don't even know the exact location of Azure Lotus Immortal Island, and they don't allow me to leave. No one, except Wang family members, is permitted to leave Azure Lotus Immortal Island without permission."

Liu Yihu wanted to ask more questions, but Liu Yixue interjected, "I can't say much more. It seems the Wang family members are coming. I'll have to end it here!" After saying this, Liu Yixue cut off the connection.

Liu Yihu frowned. Liu Yixue was on Azure Lotus Immortal Island, so at least she could still transmit messages. If he couldn't get a clear answer this time, there would be a next time; there were still opportunities. As long as he could pinpoint their exact location, the rest would be easy.