The Shining Star Above The Heaven-Chapter 975: Unexpected

Aldrian’s consciousness was already in a different space, and at this moment, he was standing on the surface of water. As far as the eye could see, there was only water, yet he could sense a presence behind him.

The moment he turned his head, he saw a man with long blue hair kowtowing to him.

"Ao Tianhai greets the Great Emperor of All Heavens, the absolute ruler of all heavens," the figure said, his tone filled with piety toward Aldrian.

Aldrian observed the figure for a moment before replying.

"Rise."

After he said that, Ao Tianhai straightened his body and remained kneeling with both knees on the ground. Only then could Aldrian clearly see his face.

It was a young and handsome face, with several features that showed he was a dragon. Slit irises and dragon horns, similar to the common human form of dragons. His gaze, directed at Aldrian, was filled with deep worship.

"Tianhai, are you a sea dragon?" Aldrian asked.

"I am a mutation of the sea dragon known as a storm dragon, Your Majesty. I am the first storm dragon in existence." As he spoke, Aldrian could sense his pride.

After Aldrian’s disappearance, life across the universe of course continued to move forward. Naturally, many changes and developments emerged that had not existed when he was still alive as the Great Emperor.

Ao Tianhai seemed to be one such example, a new type of dragon that had appeared after his death.

"I am the last son of the first Sea Dragon Lord, Ao Yuanhai. I was born after Your Majesty disappeared, so Your Majesty might not know me," Ao Tianhai continued, which made Aldrian nod. He wanted to ask more, but Ao Tianhai was still not finished.

"However, as a dragon, I truly admire and worship Your Majesty. My father always showed his reverence toward Your Majesty in every one of his stories, which made my worship grow even deeper. Moreover, His Majesty, Lord Long Shentian, also worships you. He once said that you are his god. Because of that, I dreamed of meeting you and serving you one day, and it seems that my dream has finally come true."

Aldrian raised his eyebrows. He did not know why, but he felt something deeper hidden in the way Ao Tianhai spoke. Still, he set that feeling aside and asked again.

"How is your real body?"

Ao Tianhai nodded. "My Body is safe, Your Majesty. I have already stored my body inside a time-stopping formation specially created for me with the help of Formation Master Xuanji. It does not only stop time around my body but also seals my existence and most of my cultivation here, preventing it from attracting the heavenly laws."

"As long as Your Majesty opens the seal, I will be free, and I will be able to serve Your Majesty on your journey to return to your rightful place as the absolute ruler."

Aldrian was stunned, but then his expression turned confused.

"Wait, you are sealed right now and need me to unseal it? Why would you do that? And why would the heavenly laws restrict you when you are in the Higher Heavens, which can support your cultivation?"

"My apologies, Your Majesty, but it seems I did not explain it clearly enough, so Your Majesty misunderstood. My real body is not in the Higher Heavens. My real body is here, on the island inside the secret chamber," Ao Tianhai said, which made Aldrian’s eyes widen in shock.

"What?" he could not help blurting out, but Ao Tianhai, still wearing a calm expression, nodded.

"Yes, Your Majesty. My body is on the island, and I am ready to follow Your Majesty on your journey once you open the seal on my real body."

Aldrian was truly shocked. This was far different from what he had expected.

He truly did not know of the existence of Ao Tianhai’s real body, as his spiritual sense was obstructed inside the mountain by the hidden formation. He had thought it was a formation protecting the hall and also connected to the secret chamber.

Moreover, the domain he had created on the beach did not reach this place, so he could not sense anything using his domain sense.

He truly never imagined that there would be someone like Ao Tianhai, who had allowed himself to be sealed here for eons while waiting for his arrival.

But then, another possibility surfaced in his mind.

’Don’t tell me there are many others like Ao Tianhai, sealing themselves in the faith-gathering place, waiting for me to open the seals?’ he thought. This was the first time he had seen such a thing, so it did not eliminate the possibility that there were others like Ao Tianhai.

What they did was a gamble. They could be trapped forever if he did not succeed in his journey. If that happened, it would be no different from death for them.

However, he also found something positive if there were indeed others like Ao Tianhai.

’It could strengthen my army tremendously. With the support of cultivators from the Higher Heavens, when I ascend there, I will at least not be completely powerless against some powerful cultivators I may encounter in the future.’ Aldrian’s eyes glistened as he thought of this.

He could not help but smile at the future prospect. It seemed that his journey in the Higher Heavens would not be as difficult as he had once thought.

"I see. If that is the case, then I will talk to your real body," Aldrian said, and Ao Tianhai nodded.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After he spoke, their surroundings shattered, and Aldrian fell into darkness. When he opened his eyes, as usual, he felt a refreshing sensation from successfully making the entire world his domain. His senses became sharper, and he felt more powerful.

However, he set that feeling aside as he looked toward the secret entrance that had already opened. Aldrian thought that it must be the way to the secret chamber. He then glanced at the unconscious Gerald and thought that it might be better if he remained unconscious for now.

He did not waste any time and walked toward the entrance. The path beyond it was wide enough for five people to walk side by side. It sloped slightly downward, leading him deeper into the mountain.

After walking for a few minutes, he finally reached another entrance without a door. When he stepped inside, he was greeted by a vast chamber, but his eyes instantly focused on the figure at the center of the chamber.

He saw Ao Tianhai’s figure, identical to the will that he put inside the stone pillar. At this moment, Ao Tianhai was frozen inside a large purple crystal, his eyes closed. He stood upright, wearing white and black robes.

Surrounding the crystal, a pentagon-shaped formation created a white barrier that connected the floor to the ceiling of the chamber.

Aldrian could sense powerful time laws within the barrier, and he was truly amazed by how Xuanji had managed to create such a formation. It was formed through Xuanji’s knowledge and comprehension of formations and time laws.

Time laws possessed many uses. These were laws that also had to be comprehended by anyone capable of using clairvoyance or vision techniques to search for targets or observe distant scenes.

However, for high level cultivators in the Higher Heavens, time laws could be far more terrifying. Stopping time was possible, and even reversing time was not out of the question.

Fortunately, time laws were difficult to comprehend, and not all beings were capable of grasping them. However, once someone managed to comprehend time laws to a profound level that allowed active use in many circumstances, they would surely become a powerful and terrifying cultivator.

Moreover, if divine beings comprehended time laws, they could wield them far more freely. As a divine being, Xuanji’s comprehension of time laws was truly deep. That was why he could create a formation capable of completely stopping time, even until this very moment. The formation itself was also useful for Aldrian, allowing him to comprehend time laws more profoundly.

Although Aldrian had also comprehended time laws, it was still not at a level where he could use them in most situations.

At best, he could return the condition of certain objects to a few seconds earlier, and only within a limited distance.

Although what he could do was already mind blowing for someone who was currently only a mortal, it was still not enough for him to use time laws as one of the laws he could depend on.

His eyes continued to linger on the crystal and the formation, admiring their complexity. Then his focus shifted back to Ao Tianhai’s body.

He tried to read Ao Tianhai’s information through his system.

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Ao Tianhai

Age : 2,000,050,120 years (Frozen)

Race : Dragon (Storm Dragon)

Cultivation : God Sovereign (Sealed), Peak Pseudo Immortal.

Cultivation technique : - 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Attack techniques : Wind laws, Water laws, Lightning Laws, Space laws, Storm laws, Karma laws, Devouring Laws, Destruction Laws (Sealed).

Defense technique : Wind laws, Water laws, Lightning Laws, Space laws, Storm laws, Karma laws, Devouring Laws, Destruction Laws (Sealed).

Movement technique : Wind laws, Water laws, Lightning Laws, Space laws, Storm laws, Karma laws, Devouring Laws, Destruction Laws (Sealed).

Supporting technique : Wind laws, Water laws, Lightning Laws, Space laws, Storm laws, Karma laws, Devouring Laws, Destruction Laws (Sealed).

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Looking at the information, Aldrian’s heart trembled.

Ao Tianhai was a divine being!