The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 688 - 196: The Secret of the Matryoshka Dolls
The Outer Realm is an area beyond the world, filled only with obscure and chaotic expanse where clarity and muddiness are indistinguishable, and the cosmos is undefined. Even for a top-tier god like Dongfang Yao, it is necessary to travel with other Divine Spirits to ensure absolute safety.
For lesser gods like Qian Qian, venturing into the Outer Realm is akin to facing a ninety percent chance of death.
However, danger is paired with opportunity; in lands untouched by the genesis of chaos, one can perceive the most primal Heavenly Dao. Should one manage to capture a wisp of Chaos Qi and channel it into a Magical Treasure, its power can be greatly enhanced.
Moreover, there are grand opportunities to comprehend the Great Dao of Divine Skills.
Most gods do not dare to venture into the Outer Realm, yet there is one anomaly among the Divine Spirits who takes delight in exploring it.
This god is none other than the one who had stopped Dongfang Yao and Su’e, the Tai Bai Divine Emperor.
As the ruler of a nation, the Tai Bai Divine Emperor had entirely delegated state affairs to her dependents and roamed freely outside.
Yet, she remained omnipresent. Dongfang Yao and Su’e were still en route to the Outer Realm when she intercepted them.
The white light dispersed, revealing the true face of the Tai Bai Divine Emperor. Upon seeing her, Lin Yun was immediately startled.
The Tai Bai Divine Emperor was exceedingly beautiful, with large eyes and small lips, a perfect oval face, and fierce and sharp eyebrows arching over dazzling eyes that shone like stars.
This spirited and vigorous image of a goddess was exactly within Lin Yun’s favorable impression, far exceeding his preference over someone like Su’e, who was merely good-looking.
However, Lin Yun was shocked because this Tai Bai looked nothing like Lin Yu!
Lin Yun had seen Yu Jiaolong, who closely resembled Lin Yu, but the Tai Bai Divine Emperor, revered as the mother of gods, did not bear any resemblance to Lin Yu...
Goodness, could it be that the neighbor, Mr. Wang, played a role in this?
Or perhaps, could Yu Jiaolong and Lin Yu’s similar appearances be inherited from their father?
Lin Yun wasn’t clear about who Yu Jiaolong’s father was, but Lin Yu certainly had parents and was not born naturally from stone.
There must be something peculiar about this.
Lin Yun kept this in mind, noting it down as the main direction for his subsequent explorations.
Dongfang Yao and Su’e instinctively raised their guards upon encountering the uninvited guest, Tai Bai.
Their decision to visit the Outer Realm had been spontaneous, so how could Tai Bai have known about it?
Yet, she straightforwardly declared her knowledge, and considering Tai Bai’s reputation, the Sun and Moon Gods didn’t suspect her of having ulterior motives.
Still, Su’e voiced her suspicions, "Dongfang Yao and I decided to venture into the Outer Realm on a whim. How come you’re precisely here waiting for us?"
The Outer Realm is perilous, and if you can’t trust the company you keep, it’s better to travel alone.
Like her and Dongfang Yao, although they’ve been fighting back and forth, they’ve interacted for many years and are trustworthy to at least some degree.
But Tai Bai is different.
If they had invited Tai Bai, they could have formed a team, but with her offering herself up, they can’t help but suspect some sort of scheme.
If a straightforward god like Dongfang Yao could think this way, Su’e’s suspicions were naturally even more significant.
Tai Bai smiled indifferently and said, "The Wind told me."
Dongfang Yao’s expression changed slightly. The Wind God was not the same type of god as he was, but their agreement to join forces against the Great Mist showed their bond. Realizing that the Wind God might have tampered with him, Dongfang Yao couldn’t remain calm.
Tai Bai quickly explained, "I visited the Outer Realm some time ago and was fortunate enough to comprehend the Great Dao of the Wind. I don’t need the Wind God’s Divine Position to control the winds of the world. That’s how I knew you were heading to the Outer Realm. You know I enjoy exploring there. Exploring the Outer Realm alone is extremely dangerous, so if I could have the company of you two, it would obviously be much safer.
Of course, I can also serve as your guide. In the Outer Realm, I consider myself fairly experienced, how about it?"
Tai Bai’s candid demeanor made her easy to trust. Dongfang Yao relaxed and nodded, "Since that’s the case, let’s journey together. We want to gather some Chaos Qi, do you know where we can find it safely?"
Su’e gave Dongfang Yao a sidelong glance, inwardly irritated.
This simpleton, Dongfang Yao, believed everything Tai Bai said, even spilling their own intentions without a second thought.
It must be because he found Tai Bai attractive, accepting whatever she said as truth.
Hmph, men!
Whether women or goddesses, there’s always inherent hostility towards their own kind.
Of course, since everyone is a god of the same echelon, they must maintain decorum. Su’e also showed a friendly smile towards Tai Bai and did not object to Dongfang Yao’s words.
Tai Bai nodded in response, "I just happen to know of a place. The power of chaos there is relatively stable. Plus, I suspect that it could be the former site of the Ancient Heavenly Court. Once you’re there, why not join me in exploring a bit?"
Dongfang Yao and Su’e had different reactions upon hearing about the old site of the Ancient Heavenly Court.
Dongfang Yao was brimming with excitement and ready to agree immediately, but Su’e, preempting him, resolutely declined.
"We just want to gather some Chaos Qi. The Ancient Heavenly Court involves secrets that we are not yet bold enough to delve into deeply."
Dongfang Yao immediately looked reluctant. He feared nothing in heaven or earth and was not deterred from exploring any secret.
He was just lazy and a bit of a homebody, not usually venturing out, but if something caught his interest, he most certainly wanted to join the fray.
The phrase "Ancient Heavenly Court" refreshed Lin Yun’s vocabulary once more, and fortunately he didn’t need to ask further; as soon as Dongfang Yao thought about the Ancient Heavenly Court, the memories he possessed about it naturally surfaced, and since Lin Yun was hidden within him, he naturally saw them too.
The so-called Ancient Heavenly Court is considered a tale, as well as a legend among the Divine Spirits.
It is said that there was a Heavenly Court in ancient times, which unified all divine spirits. The lord of the court wielded power over the flickering of stars, the lifespan of living creatures, and the fate of all beings.
But how this mighty Heavenly Court met its downfall is unknown.
The powerful Divine Spirits of the present mostly owe their glory to the relics of the Ancient Heavenly Court.
Take those who obtained Divine Positions, they were originally common gods, but after acquiring a Divine Position, their power greatly increased along with many mysterious and indescribable abilities.
There are also those who obtained magical treasures of the Ancient Heavenly Court, like Su’e, who opened a relic of the Guanghan Palace, acquired many treasures, and even obtained the Moon God’s Divine Position, making it seem like she used up all her luck in one lifetime to become the Moon God.
As for The Four Great Divine Nations, they fortified themselves with the power of a Divine Country to reach a level capable of rivalling the gods of sun and moon, also relying on the secret methods of the Ancient Heavenly Court to build their own courts. Of course, their status today also stems from other opportunities, but fundamentally, it was the inheritance of the ancient court that made them stronger.
When exactly the Ancient Heavenly Court existed and when it came to an end is unknown to anyone; many Divine Spirits have scoured the entire world without finding evidence to reveal the mystery.
Many Divine Spirits are aware of this and do not dare to delve deeper into it, like Su’e.
She considers herself lucky enough with treasures and a Divine Position, satisfied, and not keen on striving further.
As for Dongfang Yao, he was born with the Sun God Position and naturally merged with it to become a god, unlike other gods who had to undergo trials to merge with their Divine Positions. Moreover, in terms of quality, the Sun God Position is regarded as the best.
Having unearthed these thoughts from Dongfang Yao, Lin Yun was rendered speechless on the spot.
Nice move—it’s like dealing with Russian nesting dolls!
Exploring the adventures of The Emperor and the four kings, he encountered gods and demons springing forth, which prompted him to explore the Twilight of the Gods and the calamity of demons and gods.
He thought this would be the end of everything, but just when he experienced the rare simultaneous brilliance of the sun and the moon and a dream that seemed like a time-traveling ordeal—it all took place right before the Twilight of the Gods.
It seemed as though all the puzzles were about to be unraveled, just by following this clue.
And now, an Ancient Heavenly Court has surfaced.
It’s one layer nested within another, with no end in sight.
Su’e’s reluctance didn’t elicit any particular reaction from Tai Bai. It’s normal for Divine Spirits to fear death and be greedy for life. Tai Bai looked at Dongfang Yao in expectation and asked, "Are you also unwilling?"
Dongfang Yao, of course, wanted to explore. As the foremost god of the current era, he felt very lonely, and if there were some interesting challenges, he would certainly be full of yearning.
But Su’e had refused.
Dongfang Yao wasn’t so emotionally unintelligent either. This time, as Su’e’s partner, he naturally had to advance and retreat together with her.
Perhaps he would make a separate appointment with Tai Bai next time!
Lin Yun: "..."
This Dongfang Yao certainly has some interesting thoughts.
Tai Bai was slightly disappointed, but she remained composed and said, "Since that is the case, let us set out together for that place. Once we arrive, you can collect the Chaos Qi, and I will explore the relics on my own."
Agreeing to go together, but not bound to return together was the understanding reached for this team venture.
Tai Bai turned around to lead the way, but as she took one final glance back, her gaze lingered an extra moment on a certain spot of Dongfang Yao’s clothing.
A chill ran down Lin Yun’s spine; did Tai Bai discover him?
The place she looked at was where a drop of his blood had condensed, earlier split from Lin Yun; Dongfang Yao had always been oblivious to anything unusual, but could Tai Bai really notice it?
Lin Yun didn’t think it was a coincidence. He carefully monitored Dongfang Yao’s thoughts, ready to "correct" any of his suspicions.
Fortunately, Dongfang Yao did not disappoint him. Tai Bai’s brief glance did not draw Dongfang Yao’s attention.
The three Divine Spirits continued to fly up into the high sky.
The Outer Realm lay beyond the firmament.
In this era, above the clouds, chaotic vital energy still shrouded the sky, but Lin Yun didn’t feel the danger was as great as in the future.
He wondered if his perception was affected by using Dongfang Yao’s senses, or if the vital energy was indeed stronger in the future.
With their divine bodies, it was not difficult for them to pass through the thick layer of vital energy; in little time, they reached the Outer Realm.
It was only then that Lin Yun realized what the so-called Outer Realm was—it was actually space.
Without air, it became a place where the clear and the murky cannot be distinguished, where weightlessness prevailed - it was as if heaven and earth were turned upside down.
The three Divine Spirits continued flying towards the direction of the moon, causing Lin Yun to suspect they intended to land on it.
As the moon grew closer, Dongfang Yao glanced back in the direction they came from like a Divine Envoy or Ghost Messenger. There lay a blue planet.
Seeing this, Lin Yun couldn’t help but ponder.
This environment resembles Earth a little too closely!
