There were still a few days before the birthday banquet began, but Chu Gucheng was already extremely busy.
He was very courteous to the guests who had arrived. Some of the old monsters among them had only come because of his master, the Law Sage's reputation. In the past, these old monsters had secluded themselves deep within time and space, contemplating the grand dao, rarely involving themselves in worldly affairs.
The fact that he could invite such figures demonstrated the breadth of his connections and highlighted the profound foundation of the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
A dragon-drawn phoenix carriage soared across the heavens, carrying the many distinguished guests who had come to the Immortal Chu Dynasty, traversing various cosmic territories.
Chu Gucheng, dressed in a black and gold robe, exuded an imposing aura as he stood atop the carriage.
He wore a smile, personally accompanying these guests and leading them to witness the immortal grandeur of the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
Accompanying these guests were many high-ranking officials of the Immortal Chu Dynasty. Of course, some of Chu Gucheng's favored descendants were also present. His most beloved son, Chu Xiao, had been killed by Di Kun, the seventh prince of the Demon Court, but this did not mean Chu Gucheng had no other descendants.
Over the years since establishing the Immortal Chu Dynasty, he had fathered quite a number of descendants.
In addition to his own children, there were many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom possessed remarkable talent.
Among them, quite a few were highly valued by him, each a dragon among men, a prodigy of their generation, renowned throughout the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
Even when compared to the peers of other immortal orthodoxies, they were not the least bit inferior.
Chu Gucheng intended to deepen his connections with these old monsters and distinguished guests.
Noticing that many of them were accompanied by outstanding young disciples, he planned to have his own descendants make an appearance, hoping to explore opportunities for marriage alliances.
"It's quite embarrassing. If it weren't for White Brow Senior mentioning it, I wouldn't have known that there is a place called Yinxu Cave in the Vast Expanse."
"Now that I think about it, such a mysterious and transcendent place is not something we can easily come into contact with."
At this moment, amidst the radiant phoenix carriage, Chu Gucheng personally accompanied an elderly woman in white robes, speaking with a tone of both admiration and respect.
By his side, even the usually elusive Law Sage was present, also personally accompanying her.
This demonstrated the terrifying status of this white-robed old woman.
Many of the other distinguished guests who had come to the Immortal Chu Dynasty were also aboard this phoenix carriage.
Hearing Chu Gucheng's words, they all looked over in surprise.
Most of these guests hailed from the Dawn Civilization, with a few coming from the Endless Yang True World and the Calamitous Yin True World, among other supreme true worlds.
But this was the first time they had heard of Yinxu Cave.
Given Chu Gucheng's respectful and cautious tone, they could vaguely guess its origins.
Since White Brow Junior Brother personally sent a letter through his disciple, how could our master sit idly by? Yinxu Cave has remained hidden from the world since ancient times, avoiding worldly affairs. The vastness of the Vast Expanse, the coming and going of tribulations, the rise and fall of great sacrifices—all are but fleeting clouds, gone in the blink of an eye."
"Only the grand dao is eternal, something we must revere."
The white-robed old woman's expression remained extremely calm, and her tone was equally indifferent. Yet, her words carried a sense of the vicissitudes of life and quiet dominance, as if even great tribulations and sacrifices were but fleeting clouds in her eyes, utterly insignificant.
What they cared about was only the eternal Grand Dao. The cycles of reincarnation across the myriad worlds, the vicissitudes of time—all were but a snap of the fingers.
Chu Gucheng's expression immediately turned solemn, and a sense of reverence naturally arose within him. Although he had interacted with beings of such strength before, none had possessed the bearing and insight of this white-robed old woman.
The White Brow Senior he mentioned was none other than White Brow Star Lord of the Immortal Chu Dynasty. Usually, he referred to him as White Brow, but today he altered his tone, showing unusual respect.
Previously, Chu Gucheng had not expected that White Brow Star Lord's origins would be so astonishing, involving a place in the Vast Expanse called Yinxu Cave.
The old woman before him, whose robes were embroidered with the sun, moon, and stars, and whose eyes were pure white, had come from there, invited by White Brow Star Lord. She was also White Brow Star Lord's senior sister.
White Brow Star Lord had once owed Chu Gucheng a debt of gratitude and had served him in the Immortal Chu Dynasty, his strength already at the Ancestral Dao Realm.
But this white-robed old woman's strength surpassed even White Brow Star Lord's, and even White Brow Star Lord treated her with great respect.
As for how powerful the Yinxu Cave behind them was, Chu Gucheng could not even begin to guess, let alone the mysterious master they spoke of, the master of Yinxu Cave.
"Senior Sister Xingying, your arrival has truly brought me immense joy. It has been hundreds of epochs since we last met, and now your strength is even more unfathomable."
White Brow Star Lord spoke, also aboard the phoenix carriage, standing to the side.
He held great respect for this senior sister named Xingying.
In Yinxu Cave, her strength ranked among the top.
He had not expected that after sending his disciple with that letter, his master would dispatch Senior Sister Xingying to assist him.
Yinxu Cave was not actually a faction but rather the name of a place. However, he was accustomed to referring to himself as a disciple of Yinxu Cave.
As for the master of Yinxu Cave, he was the one who had taught White Brow Star Lord cultivation. His origins were so ancient that they could not be traced.
In White Brow Star Lord's view, their mysterious master was likely a figure from the mythical era at the dawn of the Vast Expanse, having personally experienced countless epochal tribulations, immortal and indestructible.
The vastness of the Vast Expanse was boundless and infinite. Many cultivators believed that the supreme civilizations were the most ancient and long-standing forces, but this was not the case.
Just from what White Brow Star Lord knew, there were places and forbidden, mysterious lands whose existence far predated the history of many supreme civilizations, spanning the entirety of ancient history.
"The method of verification you used on Chu Gucheng shows that the Human Emperor's destiny is heaven-ordained. Since it has been acknowledged by our master, it cannot be false. This time, a tribulation will indeed appear in your fate, but our master has already calculated it. It will be a false alarm. On the contrary, Chu Gucheng can seize this opportunity to soar to new heights, with a high probability of attaining the Human Emperor's fruit and gaining the fortune of the ages."
The white-robed old woman named Xingying, her eyes seemingly pure white, glanced at White Brow Star Lord.
Then her gaze fell on Chu Gucheng, and she spoke indifferently, as if seeing through his fate and future at a glance.
Hearing this, Chu Gucheng's face showed a mix of joy and excitement. He had long heard from his master, the Law Sage, that the path he walked was in line with the ancient methods of the Human Emperor, and that he had a high chance of attaining the Human Emperor's fruit in the future. Now, even this mysterious white-robed old woman said as much, which was enough to confirm that his fate was secure.
The calamity facing the Immortal Chu Dynasty this time was likely similar to the troubles he had encountered before—filled with twists and turns but ultimately resolved safely.
And through this experience, his cultivation would undoubtedly reach new heights.
"If even Senior Sister says so, then I am naturally at ease."
White Brow Star Lord also smiled, the weight in his heart lifting. He had left Yinxu Cave to enter the world and, owing Chu Gucheng a debt of gratitude, had served him.
In truth, a significant reason for this was his master's arrangement, stating that his path of verification lay with Chu Gucheng and that he should do his utmost to assist Chu Gucheng in becoming a Human Emperor.
This time, sensing a great tribulation in his fate, he had instructed his disciple to hurry to Yinxu Cave and request his master's assistance.
The other guests aboard the phoenix carriage also understood the implications of the white-robed old woman's words. They were deeply shaken, their gazes toward Chu Gucheng filled with awe.
No wonder many said he was a man favored by heaven, destined for greatness. In a short time, he had established the Immortal Chu Dynasty, rising to become a hegemon of the Prime-Origin Civilization, capable of rivaling other immortal orthodoxies.
So, he bore the Human Emperor's destiny and would one day gain the fortune of the ages. Such an achievement was almost unimaginable.
The guests all began to offer their congratulations. Although the banquet had not yet begun, they had already witnessed the immortal grandeur of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, feeling that their journey had been worthwhile.
Rumors abounded that the Immortal Chu Dynasty was about to face a terrifying calamity. Many immortal orthodoxies of the Prime-Origin Civilization had distanced themselves from it, cutting ties as quickly as possible.
This time, Chu Gucheng's birthday banquet, inviting guests from all sides, was also an opportunity to display his strength and force the various forces of the Prime-Origin Civilization to take a stance.
From what they had seen, the Immortal Chu Dynasty's fortune was on the rise, and its foundation was profoundly deep.
It likely did not need the assistance of other forces to easily overcome this calamity.
Moreover, once the Immortal Chu Dynasty survived this tribulation, its overall strength would undoubtedly reach new heights. In the future, it might truly become the absolute hegemon of the Prime-Origin Civilization, unifying it entirely.
Such thoughts flashed through the minds of the guests. Even the elderly Jin Lao from the Dawn Civilization began to entertain some new ideas.
Afterward, Chu Gucheng continued to lead the guests on a tour, showcasing the splendor of the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
Of course, he did not forget to have his descendants take the initiative to meet and befriend the disciples accompanying the guests.
He intended to forge more alliances, preparing thoroughly to overcome this tribulation and secure the Human Emperor's destiny.