Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 639 - 326, Heart Devil Tribulation, meet Emperor Xu Zhang of Kaiming_2

The Rejuvenation Pill entered his mouth.

In an instant, the Old Emperor's white hair turned black, and his skin smoothed, regaining its luster; it was no longer the sagging, wrinkled skin of before. A quarter of an hour later, the Old Emperor had returned to his prime, his appearance settling at middle age.

"I, Xu Zhang, knew long ago that my life was approaching its end, so I had already instructed the Cabinet Ministers to prepare for the aftermath. Now that I am seeking the Immortal Path, it is no different than my Emperor's Death..."

"Immortal, there is no need to wait a month for me. Three days will suffice."

The Old Emperor bowed in salute as he spoke.

He could sense that although the Rejuvenation Pill had changed his appearance, restoring him to middle age, he also understood that a single Pill could not grant him decades of life out of thin air. The Rejuvenation Pill is not a Life Extension Pill. In the past, when he fervently sought the Immortal Path, his mother, Empress Dowager Xiao Zhang, had told him these secrets. Therefore, he did not want to waste this month in the Mortal World.

"As you wish," Shui Hongyao said indifferently.

The Azure Luan Demon Beast let out a clear cry, spread its wings, and flew up again, leaving the Imperial Palace.

Once the Celestial Messenger had departed from the Imperial Palace, the Old Emperor, Xu Zhang, immediately convened a court assembly. He summoned all Civil & Military Officers, the Crown Prince, and All Princes to the palace to announce that the Crown Prince would ascend the throne, while he himself would pursue the Immortal Path.

"Father Emperor, your son would rather forsake this throne than not follow Father Emperor and Mr. Fan into the Immortal Sect to seek the Dao and roam the world freely!"

The Crown Prince knelt, weeping bitterly, hoping the Old Emperor would retract his command. He had been Crown Prince for over thirty years and had not enjoyed many days of wealth and splendor. And his Father Emperor had returned to youth after swallowing a Rejuvenation Pill; how could he not be envious?

"Nonsense!"

"How can such jests be made about the River and Mountains! Once I (the Emperor) establish a foundation in the Immortal Sect, I will take you away..." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

The Old Emperor had initially intended to scold the Crown Prince and order him to withdraw. However, on reflection, he recalled his own experiences, and his heart softened as he spoke.

"Your son thanks Father Emperor for his understanding." The Crown Prince smiled through his tears, a grin spreading across his face.

Next, All Princes and Close Ministers stared expectantly at Emperor Kaiming, hoping he would take them along to ascend and attain immortality.

"As for other matters, we shall discuss them when I (the Emperor) return to the Mortal World."

Seeing this, the Old Emperor felt a headache coming on. He waved his hand dismissively and declared the court session adjourned.

Standing to the side, Xu Xing witnessed this and shook his head, thinking to himself, "Children and grandchildren are endless." The Dao path is often lonely. If one cultivates immortality with their family in tow, who knows how many years it will take for a Cultivator to truly Ascend? In most cases, due to a lack of Resources, they lose hope of a Breakthrough and can only die. Even the Ancestors of Aristocratic Families in the Cultivation World mostly support relatives from other branches, not their own direct descendants.

"Mr. Fan, once we enter the Immortal Sect, let us support each other..."

Arriving at the rear palace, Xu Xing walked alongside the Old Emperor, who spoke.

"Your Majesty has the Grand Ancestor's support; your Immortal Journey should be smooth. It is I, Fan Xia, who will need Your Majesty's assistance," Xu Xing said with a slight smile.

"Perhaps..." The Old Emperor shook his head, saying no more.

Upon reaching the Imperial Garden, the concubines had all gathered. The Crown Prince's birth mother led them, looking expectantly at Emperor Kaiming.

"The secular world is also full of troubles." The Old Emperor flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.

Before long, the three-day deadline arrived.

The Celestial Messenger, Shui Hongyao, brought the Old Emperor and Xu Xing onto the luan's back and flew towards the Immortal Sect.

During the journey, she explained the two choices available to Cultivators of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace.

"Fan Xia possesses the Evergreen Body. Upon entering the Sect, you may choose between these two Immortal Paths."

"As for you, Xu Zhang, although you have a mortal body, your father, Xu Xing, is a direct disciple of the Giant Sword Daoist Monarch. Many Aristocratic Families wish to form marital ties with you, including my Shui family..." Shui Hongyao said slowly.

"Commoner, aristocratic family..." the Old Emperor muttered. I already have Three Palaces and Six Courtyards and twelve princes; will these Aristocratic Families... be willing to choose me? He was filled with apprehension. With a mortal body, I have no hope on the Immortal Path. Relying on my Father Emperor Xu Xing's help, I might be able to cultivate to the Immortal Base, but higher Realms are an extravagant hope. After all, my Father Emperor Xu Xing also needs to cultivate and cannot give me too many Cultivation Resources. Only by choosing the Family Line of an aristocratic family might I find another way.

"Spouses in the Cultivation World are not the same as wives and concubines in the Mortal World," Shui Hongyao replied with a smile.

"This..." The Old Emperor grew somewhat excited. Marrying a woman from a cultivation family would not only bring him beautiful companionship but also Cultivation Resources. He could scarcely believe he might have a chance to enjoy such a wonderful prospect.

However, after the excitement subsided, the Old Emperor calmed down. If I choose the path of an aristocratic family, doesn't that mean I have to sever all ties with the Mortal World? This path of marrying into a family seems smooth, but it also has its restrictions.

"I wonder how Mr. Fan plans to choose?" The Old Emperor hesitated, looking at Xu Xing to see his choice.

"I, Fan Xia, choose the path of a Commoner Disciple." Xu Xing shook his head, continuing on the path he had walked before.

I can't quite see through this Heart Devil Tribulation. Is it kindly trying to help me resolve my regrets? My Dao Heart is free and unfettered; everything in this illusion is false and cannot shake my mind. On the contrary, I can use this to temper myself. He wanted to see what mysteries this Heart Devil Tribulation held.

"Commoner Disciple..." Upon hearing this, the Old Emperor's gaze suddenly seemed to lose focus. He sought Xu Xing's opinion, hoping Xu Xing would choose the same path, giving his conscience an excuse.

"I choose the aristocratic family," the Old Emperor sighed, stating his decision. He did not intend to be stubborn on his Dao path. If the Dao path is wrong, one's whole life will be ruined.

「Not long after.」

Xu Xing and the Old Emperor arrived at the Flying Feather Immortal Palace Mountain Gate. Xu Xing hid in the crowd, watching as numerous great Aristocratic Families arrived in Cloud Carriages, holding a selection for the Emperor's son-in-law at the palace gate.

In the end, the Old Emperor was chosen by the Hai Family of the Nine Mountain Great Halls to become their son-in-law.

「As for Xu Xing, he continued to stay in the Sea Light Separate Courtyard of the Outer Sect.」

"Are you Fan Xia?"

Half a year later, after Xu Xing's cultivation broke through to the Immortal Foundation Stage, a youth in a green robe arrived at the Sea Light Separate Courtyard on a cloud, glanced at Xu Xing, and asked.

"It is indeed I, Fan Xia." Xu Xing had a strange expression as he looked at this other version of himself within the Heart Devil illusion.

"Since you originate from the Xiaoyao Sect and have a past connection with Xu Zhang, I, Xu, will recommend you to Dao Cliff Peak. Go there and become an Inner Sect Disciple," the youth in a green robe said.

"Junior thanks Direct Disciple Xu for his patronage." Xu Xing bowed deeply.

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Time flowed, and the years passed like a shuttle.

Xu Xing had already spent over twenty years in the Heart Devil illusion.

During these twenty years, he witnessed the struggle between 'Xu Xing' and 'Song Knife,' both possessing Human King physiques, as well as the Heaven Overturning of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace.

After Heaven Overturning, 'Xu Xing,' the Commoner Direct Disciple, was ostracized and left the Sect.

Meanwhile, the Old Emperor Xu Zhang was also implicated by his father's actions. His treatment within the Hai Family deteriorated daily, and he was frequently scolded by Hai Family members.

"Have a drink."

The Old Emperor came to Dao Cliff Peak where Xu Xing resided. Finding Xu Xing, he took out a table case and half a bottle of Spiritual Wine from his Storage Bag. He swirled the Spiritual Wine and grinned at Xu Xing. This smile held no trace of imperial majesty or pretense; it was entirely the demeanor of an old farmer from the countryside.

"As Your Majesty commands." Xu Xing nodded and also took out some food from his Storage Bag, placing it on the table case.

"Back then, when Emperor Chongming was still on the throne and I was just a child, I felt that my Father Emperor was not fond of me, that he was cold towards me..."

"In the Royal Mansion, many gossiping Maids and Righteous Army Generals whispered that I, the Crown Prince, was not my father's biological son, but the child of my Mom, that Prostitute, and some other man..."

"The reason my Father Emperor sought out my Mom was because she was pregnant, and I could serve as his Crown Prince to solidify his claim to power."

"Later, when I grew up and realized my appearance was becoming more and more like my Father Emperor's, I knew those were rumors."

"However, perhaps my Father Emperor didn't know at the time and believed I was a bastard..."

The Old Emperor ate and drank, speaking through his tears. Even though he had been a ruthless emperor for decades, the memories of his childhood were an indelible, hidden pain in his heart.

"I hate my Father Emperor for his cold treatment, for throwing this vast empire at me merely to preserve his own River and Mountains, for the sake of his cultivation..."

The Old Emperor tilted his head back and drank a mouthful of Spiritual Wine. Droplets splashed onto his clothes, soaking a patch.

"But it wasn't until I stepped onto the Immortal Path..."

"To hell with it, I (Laozi) am no better than my dad!" he cursed.