Although the Heaven-Warring Organization was destroyed, its remnants were not completely eradicated.
In the long epochs that followed, many of the sages and allies who had fought against the organization faced retaliation. Some were annihilated in body and soul, some lost their families, and others saw their sects collapse and their clans exterminated...
Nan Zun, in order to rescue the sages who had been captured and imprisoned by the remnants of the Heaven-Warring Organization, took great risks. She pretended to submit and serve them, but in reality, she was trying to get close to their stronghold and rescue the trapped allies.
The notes in front of her documented Nan Zun's many experiences and encounters during that time. After escaping the organization, she personally wrote these notes so that future generations could read them and perhaps find a solution.
"The Lord of Heaven-Warring is fundamentally unkillable. Although he has been sealed, he will return sooner or later. This is the fervent belief of the remnants of the Heaven-Warring Organization. To this end, they have tried every means to seize and destroy The Six Supreme Treasures of the First Civilization."
Fairy Qing continued to speak calmly, recounting the contents of the notes.
"My mother believed that gathering The Six Supreme Treasures of the First Civilization could once again seal the Lord of Heaven-Warring after his return. That's why the remnants of the Heaven-Warring Organization are so desperate to collect and destroy these treasures. If they succeed, nothing in this world will be able to threaten the Lord of Heaven-Warring. Fortunately, The Six Supreme Treasures of the First Civilization are incredibly mysterious. Few people have ever seen them in their entirety, which is why many civilizations that later forged their own civilization treasures were wiped out, along with their treasures."
Ling Yuling remained silent. Although Fairy Qing's words were simple, she could fully imagine how many civilizations had perished because of this, buried in the long river of history.
"If you truly want to stop this calamity, perhaps the only way is to find the original six civilization treasures. As far as I know, only one of The Six Supreme Treasures of the First Civilization, the Coffin of World Burial, is currently in the hands of that organization. You mentioned earlier that another treasure, the Gate of Eternal Life, has reappeared in the world. It's likely that the organization has a way to sense the presence of the Gate of Eternal Life, and they may soon come looking for it," Fairy Qing said calmly, as if discussing something unrelated to her.
"The Gate of Eternal Life is not in my hands," Ling Yuling shook her head. "But if what you say is true, then the calamity facing the Prime-Origin Civilization will be far more terrifying than I imagined."
Hearing this, Fairy Qing didn't say anything more. She turned around and picked up a duster, beginning to clean the almost nonexistent dust in the cave.
"Since Nan Zun once infiltrated that organization, she must know where their stronghold is, right?" After a while, Ling Yuling suddenly came back to her senses, her expression gradually regaining its composure.
Fairy Qing turned her head, slightly surprised, and said, "What's the use of knowing? Do you think you can destroy that place alone? I told you all this to make you realize the difficulty and give up. But I didn't expect you to still be so stubborn. This persistence is quite similar to my mother. Were all the people of her era as noble and righteous as her?"
At the end, the corner of her mouth curled slightly, as if mocking or smiling.
Ling Yuling ignored her teasing and asked seriously, "Then you must know where their stronghold is, right?"
"In the vast expanse, among billions of universes and countless worlds, there are some chaotic spacetimes hidden in dark places. One such chaotic spacetime, lawless and unbound by past, present, or future, is called the Nightmare Demon Domain. If you want to find it, go ahead, but don't say I didn't warn you," Fairy Qing said indifferently.
Nightmare Demon Domain?
As Ling Yuling left the floating land, the name echoed in her mind. She had never heard of such a place. Even if she wanted to find it, how could she?
And with her current strength, even if she knew its location, what could she do?
What dangers and horrors lay hidden in the Nightmare Demon Domain?
Ling Yuling sighed softly, glanced back at the gradually disappearing floating land, and transformed into a streak of light, diving into the Spacetime Sea, intending to return to the Imperial Immortal Palace.
As for what to do next, she could only plan carefully.
She felt that Fairy Qing was somewhat strange, as if she knew many things but was reluctant to speak openly, perhaps out of some taboo.
From what she said, it seemed that there were many other sage clans like the one on the floating land, hiding in the depths of the Spacetime Sea, evading the pursuit of the remnants of the Heaven-Warring Organization.
Perhaps she could try to find these remnants first.
"I wonder if the sage from the Xiyuan Sacred Hall is still alive. Once I recover some more strength, I might go and visit her."
"After all, she is the owner of one of The Six Supreme Treasures of the First Civilization. So many years have passed, and the Xiyuan Sacred Hall still stands strong, untouched by retaliation. It must be because of the Mirror of Reincarnation."
Ling Yuling took a deep breath. The road ahead was uncertain, and the burden was still heavy.
The tragic scene of the ancient sages swearing blood oaths and sacrificing themselves to pave the way for future generations flashed through her mind. Now, although she was alone, she felt no fear.
Meanwhile, in the Prime-Origin Civilization.
In the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, which was as calm as a still lake, white mist enveloped the area, and the clear waters seemed to connect heaven and earth.
The Saintess of Xiyuan, barefoot and radiant, walked on the surface of the lake. Her steps were not fast, but light as a feather, and in an instant, she had traversed thousands of miles.
The birthday celebration of Chu Gucheng, the ruler of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, was approaching, and with the invitation from an old friend, she couldn't refuse.
Previously, Chu Gucheng had come three times to borrow the Mirror of Reincarnation, but she had declined each time with various excuses.
Now, if she didn't attend the banquet, it would truly be an insult. After all, the Immortal Chu Dynasty still stood strong and had not fallen. The Saintess of Xiyuan didn't want to sour their relationship.
Chu Gucheng was not someone to be trifled with, and the Saintess of Xiyuan didn't want to give him any reason to cause trouble.
"Saintess, do you need us to accompany you to the banquet?"
Several maids appeared behind the Saintess of Xiyuan, asking respectfully.
As the oldest and most prestigious force in the Prime-Origin Civilization, the Xiyuan Sacred Hall had always held a transcendent status. Although the number of disciples and elders was small, each one was incredibly powerful.
"No need. I'll go and return soon. I won't stay long," the Saintess of Xiyuan said without turning her head, waving her hand.
The Xiyuan Sacred Hall was located in the central region of the Prime-Origin Civilization, while the Immortal Chu Dynasty was in a more remote area. The distance between them was vast, but with her strength, it wouldn't take long to travel.
Soon, a faint spatial tunnel was opened by the Saintess of Xiyuan, and she stepped into it, disappearing in an instant.
The Immortal Chu Dynasty was now bustling with activity. The invasion of the Demon Court did nothing to dampen the atmosphere.
On the second day after the Heavenly Divine General was unexpectedly trapped, Chu Gucheng sent out two other divine generals, along with several star lords, to lead an army and rescue the trapped general.
In his view, the current Demon Court was not a threat at all. Only if the Demon Ancestor himself appeared would he feel slightly concerned.
The profound foundation and powerful demeanor of the Immortal Chu Dynasty made all the guests feel a sense of awe.
Besides Chu Gucheng, the Immortal Chu Dynasty had many hidden experts.
Even his descendants had performed exceptionally well during this time, and some had even formed marriage alliances with the heirs of other powerful sects.
"Haha! The fortune of my Immortal Chu Dynasty is rising like the sun, its destiny long and unbroken, like a soaring dragon. I even have the aura of a Human Emperor. What can a small calamity do to me?"
Chu Gucheng felt a surge of pride as he stood on the city wall, overlooking the vast territory.
The grief of losing his son and the recent troubles were swept away.
Many guests followed him, their hearts filled with mixed emotions as they witnessed this scene.
"Given time, the Immortal Chu Dynasty will likely become the top force in the Prime-Origin Civilization. Even if it doesn't unify the civilization, there are few forces left that can rival it."
The Demon Court, once the ruler of the Endless Demon Domain, commanding all demons, still couldn't do anything to the Immortal Chu Dynasty, not even scratching its surface.
At this moment, a brilliant Buddhist light emerged from the east of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, and the phantoms of countless Buddhas and Bodhisattvas appeared. The sound of ancient scriptures being chanted by ten thousand Buddhas could faintly be heard. A Buddha smiled while holding a flower, and a Bodhisattva sat in meditation. Auspicious clouds rolled in like tides.
"It seems the true Buddhas from the Tathagata Buddha Kingdom have arrived..."
Seeing this, Chu Gucheng smiled and prepared to go greet them.
At the same time, another phenomenon appeared in a different direction. Black and white mist surged forth, vast and overwhelming, blotting out the sky. It was like a sea of light and darkness, constantly intertwining.
Within the mist, shadowy figures could be seen, as if riding on a boat, using the sky as a river and the stars as oars, heading this way.
"The people from the Temple of Light and Darkness have also arrived. The ruler has invited almost all the top forces of the Prime-Origin Civilization to his birthday celebration."
Seeing this scene, the guests couldn't help but exclaim in awe.
Chu Gucheng's smile deepened.