My All-Heavens Chat Group-Chapter 534 - 37: Master Tongtian Holds a Sacrifice_1
「Sacred Grounds of Yaochi.」
Tranquil and serene, with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers, it was as picturesque as a celestial paradise on earth. Within the main hall, Hongmeng was seated at the head, flanked by the peerlessly elegant Eastern Phoenix Yunxi and Nangong Mengyao. Their skin was as pale as snow, their curves astonishingly beautiful. They possessed full and graceful figures, with their straight, rounded, long legs being particularly eye-catching. Especially after their ascension to Sovereigns in the Taoist God Realm, their life essence underwent an ultimate transformation and sublimation. They transcended the mundane, becoming even more stunningly beautiful.
At that moment, a figure of extreme perfection walked gracefully along the Golden Light Path. She was like a peerless green lotus, standing alone, transcendent and otherworldly.
So beautiful!
Hongmeng was astounded upon seeing her, countless times more so than when he first saw Eastern Phoenix Yunxi.
This was an exceedingly beautiful woman, like a delicate orchid in a secluded valley. She was supremely ethereal, possessing a tranquil, natural beauty—the very artistry of nature. Her presence alone seemed to transform the main hall into a beautiful world, filled with the fragrance of flowers and the songs of birds, akin to the sacred, pure lands of legend—a picturesque beauty taken to its extreme. She stood perfectly blended with the exquisite natural scenery, as if she were an integral part of this spiritual landscape.
Her aura bore some resemblance to Nuwa. Hongmeng’s first impression of Nuwa had been one of perfection. Yet, only upon seeing this woman did he understand true perfection. She exuded an immaculate aura, not only in her breathtaking beauty but also in her transcendental, otherworldly presence, untouched by the mundane. Simply standing before her induced a sense of inferiority, as if all the world’s beauty paled in comparison.
She appeared to be in the flower of her youth. Her black hair flowed lightly, long eyelashes trembled, and her eyes seemed misted with a dreamlike haze. Her red lips and pearly teeth gleamed with a crystalline luster. Her slender neck, skin like ice and jade, delicate features, and stunning beauty, along with the gentle curves of her jade-like body, all emanated flawless, impeccable perfection. Her clear, profound eyes contained the Endless Dao, capable of evolving myriad worlds—the very artistry of nature.
The Sovereign of Nature and Creation.
The Sovereign of Nature and Creation saw Hongmeng seated in the center, with Eastern Phoenix Yunxi and Nangong Mengyao—the Sovereign-level cultivators she had sensed earlier—at his sides. She was slightly surprised. She was surprised not only because Eastern Phoenix Yunxi and Nangong Mengyao were not among any Sovereigns she recognized, but even more so that Hongmeng possessed the ability to have two Sovereigns defer to him.
"Greetings, Young Master Hong and fellow Daoists." The Sovereign of Nature and Creation bowed slightly, curiously observing the trio. "Might I inquire as to the esteemed names of these two?"
Her cultivation allowed her to sense that Hongmeng did not seem to be a Sovereign, yet he exuded an immense sense of danger.
Hongmeng smiled slightly. "Please, Sovereign of Nature and Creation, have a seat. These two are the masters of this Sacred Grounds of Yaochi: Eastern Phoenix Yunxi and Nangong Mengyao."
Eastern Phoenix Yunxi, Nangong Mengyao? A flicker of recognition stirred in the Sovereign of Nature and Creation’s heart. She seemed to have heard these names before. These two were originally at Peak Emperor Level cultivation. Not long ago, they both ascended to the realm of the Supreme One. But how had they become Sovereigns? The path from Supreme One to Sovereign was known to be exceedingly difficult and arduous. Countless brilliant talents remained trapped at the Supreme One realm; despite millennia of effort, advancing further was nearly impossible. Even becoming a Venerable was an extravagant hope, let alone a Sovereign.
Since the dawn of the Eternal Continent, the number of Sovereigns had never exceeded ten. Most were Innate Divine Spirits, born at the dawn of creation, or even earlier. Take her, the Sovereign of Nature and Creation, for example. She originated as a Creation Green Lotus, rooted in Chaos before the Eternal Continent’s birth. Upon the Eternal Continent’s birth, she received an opportunity and transformed into her current form. Thus, she could be considered a native of the Eternal Continent. The origins of other Sovereigns were largely similar. This underscored the extreme difficulty of becoming a Sovereign. Innate talent, fortuitous encounters, willpower, luck—none could be lacking.
The Sovereign of Nature and Creation couldn’t help but ask, "I heard that you both only recently ascended to the Supreme One realm. Of course, if it’s inconvenient to discuss, please disregard my question."
Hearing this, Eastern Phoenix Yunxi linked her arm with Hongmeng’s and smiled faintly. "Indeed, we only recently ascended to the Supreme One realm. Our current achievements are entirely thanks to Hongmeng."
Nangong Mengyao also looped her arm through Hongmeng’s. Looking at the Sovereign of Nature and Creation, she chuckled, "If Sister Nature wishes to advance further, Brother Hongmeng can help you too."
The Sovereign of Nature and Creation’s slender body trembled. Ripples stirred in her heart, which had remained as still as an ancient well for billions of years.
She couldn’t fathom what kind of fortuitous encounter could allow someone to advance from the Supreme One realm, through the Venerable stage, and become a Sovereign in mere days. If Hongmeng truly possessed such an ability, perhaps he could indeed help her advance beyond the Sovereign Realm. But she knew. Hongmeng would not easily grant such a heaven-defying opportunity. And she possessed no treasure of comparable value to trade for it. However, since Nangong Mengyao had said it, she knew it must be possible for her. With her cultivation and wisdom, she clearly understood Nangong Mengyao’s implication. As long as she became Hongmeng’s woman—one of his people—Hongmeng could help her, just like Nangong Mengyao and Eastern Phoenix Yunxi.
"I need to consider it." The Sovereign of Nature and Creation neither agreed nor outright rejected the proposal.
She was tempted. Her only uncertainty was whether Nangong Mengyao’s words were true.
She changed the subject. "Now that the Abyssal Dimension has suffered such tremendous losses, the Dark Dominator Sovereign will surely notify the other Abyssal Dimension’s Sovereigns to return. I have also notified the Sovereigns of the Eternal Continent, though some may not return. I wonder if the three of you would be willing to jointly resist the enemies from the Abyssal Dimension when the time comes?"
Hongmeng smiled faintly. "Sovereign of Nature and Creation, rest assured. The Eternal Continent is also our home; we will naturally do our utmost."
He held little concern for the Abyssal Dimension’s Sovereigns. Previously, Eastern Phoenix Yunxi and Nangong Mengyao had captured numerous Demon Lords and Demon Ancestors from the Abyssal Dimension. Once they were offered as blood sacrifices, Hongmeng couldn’t even imagine how much his strength would increase. He would have an inexhaustible supply of Eternity Supreme Treasures.
The Sovereign of Nature and Creation smiled faintly. "Young Master Hong is truly magnanimous."
Her smile was so magnificent that it outshone everything else. With Hongmeng, Eastern Phoenix Yunxi, and Nangong Mengyao—three combatants at the Sovereign level—they would be more than capable of confronting the Abyssal Dimension’s Sovereigns, even if few Sovereigns from the Eternal Continent returned. After all, it was unlikely that all the Abyssal Dimension’s Sovereigns would return.
The Sovereign of Nature and Creation had obtained the answers she sought and did not stay long. "It has been an honor to meet Young Master Hong and you two fellow Daoists today. I shall take my leave now and impose no further."
Her mind was now in slight turmoil. Could Hongmeng truly help her ascend to the Unsurpassed realm, a state beyond that of a Sovereign? She only knew that realms existed beyond that of a Sovereign—a realm transcending the Path, a realm she could scarcely fathom. A Sovereign was in the Taoist God Realm, A Path’s God, yet still confined by the Path. She didn’t know what realm lay beyond the Taoist God Realm, but this ignorance did not hinder her pursuit or yearning for it. If Hongmeng could truly help her ascend, what would be the harm in offering herself to be his woman? She just needed confirmation. After all, this concerned the rest of her existence. She had to be exceedingly cautious.
Hongmeng smiled. "Sovereign of Nature and Creation, take care."
Watching the Sovereign of Nature and Creation’s graceful and perfect departing figure, he admitted to himself that he was moved.
He was, after all, a mortal man. He appreciated beautiful women. He had never denied this fact. Even possessing the power of a Sovereign, this aspect of him remained unchanged. If one became devoid of all desire, or knew only the path of cultivation, what meaning would life hold then?
Nangong Mengyao shook Hongmeng’s arm, teasing, "Brother Hongmeng, Sister Nature is long gone."
Hongmeng chuckled, flicking her perky nose. "I think you’re asking for a spanking."
He would deal with her properly later.
His true self was currently at the Blissful Demonic Heavenly Palace, treating and detoxifying Venerable Bai Heng, and could not be disturbed for the moment.
While Hongmeng was detoxifying Venerable Bai Heng, deeply engrossed in studying the Venerable’s profound, gloomy, and unpredictable poison sac, events were unfolding elsewhere.
「In the Sealing God World.」
「On Golden Turtle Island.」
A grand and enormous sacrificial altar had been completed. Master Tongtian, accompanied by the myriad immortals of the Intercepting Sect, stood before the altar, his eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation.
「In the Purple Cloud Palace.」
Grandmaster Hongjun, who had been covertly observing the somewhat unusual Master Tongtian, grew even more puzzled upon seeing him prepare for a sacrifice.
What on earth is Tongtian up to? Why can’t I deduce his intentions? In this world, which Divine Spirit could possibly qualify for Tongtian, a Saint, to offer sacrifices to?
