Chapter 296 The Former Crown Prince Xihe! Various unusual events on the eve of chaos...

"The Empress was a woman of unparalleled talent throughout the ages. From the day she entered the world, she was never defeated and her life was glorious."

When he was born, the former sect leader of the Tianji Sect personally performed divination to predict his destiny, and in the end, he only left behind eight words: "Unparalleled talent, unmatched fate."

Later, the "Taoist Ancestor" of the Heavenly Calculation Palace even said that she had the potential to become the "Emperor of Immortals" in the future.

What a pity... what a pity...

Was it that the gods were heartless, or was the Empress simply too arrogant...?

Luo Xihe sighed softly, his silvery-white pupils filled with unspeakable loneliness and melancholy.

He was once a ruler of a state, possessing unparalleled talent and an invincible spirit. He believed that if anyone in this world could become an immortal, it would be himself.

Later, after defeating all the prodigies of various races, he encountered that woman...

"Hehehe, Xihe, I still remember that back then you were exceptionally talented and comprehended the Luohuang Scripture, which no one in the Luoshen Dynasty had comprehended in thousands of years. Because of this, you were full of pride and challenged the geniuses of various races. You won every battle and your confidence swelled up. Later, you even found our Miss Nan San and were amazed by her beauty. You challenged her to a battle. If you won, you would take her as your concubine. If she refused, you would forcibly take her home. In the end, I heard that you didn't even withstand a single move and were beaten so badly that you lay in bed for three years and dared not go out to see anyone."

Later I heard that you always deliberately avoid her whenever you see her, hahaha...

Song Ningsheng laughed heartily.

Back then, when he learned that the crown prince of the Luo Shen Dynasty was so arrogant as to claim that he wanted to take Nan Ningxuan as a concubine, he took his peach wood sword and charged towards the Luo Shen Dynasty to cripple this lecher. However, he heard on the way that the peerless genius who had comprehended the Luo Huang Scripture couldn't even withstand a single move from Nan Ningxuan and was crippled, lying in bed for three years. In the end, if it weren't for the Luo Shen Dynasty saving him with its supreme medicine, he probably wouldn't even be able to cultivate anymore.

"Hey, Brother Song, why are you bringing this up again?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Xihe couldn't help but blush.

He was definitely reckless back then. If he had known that woman was so arrogant... he still would have gone.

Because back then, he was extremely skeptical of superstitions and incredibly arrogant.

Well, if I met my younger self now, even if it was just passing by, I wouldn't be able to resist giving him a big pat on the back.

And he told him, "Young man, don't be too arrogant, lest you suffer undeserved misfortune."

A young prodigy, undefeated, practically strutting around with his nose in the air.

"Hehehe, the former Crown Prince Xihe, carrying the Purple Moon on his back, sought battles everywhere. He wasn't as peaceful as he is today."

"Sigh, Brother Song, it's all just worries."

As if reminiscing about the past, the two became more talkative, and Qin Shou did not disturb them, but simply listened quietly.

"Back then, I thought I had comprehended the Luohuang Scripture and mastered the Purple Moon Secret Technique, enough to make me look good among my peers. I never expected to encounter Nan Ningxuan, then you, and finally, the Daoist and the Buddhist, and even get ridden by that female demon from the Jietian Sect... It's just...sigh..."

Luo Xihe didn't know what to say or how to express her feelings at that moment.

He was originally an unparalleled genius who was invincible in every battle. The elders of his clan all said that he had the potential to become an emperor. However, he later encountered a few freaks and was defeated no matter how he fought them. He was so badly beaten that he almost began to doubt his own existence.

If it weren't for his relatively firm Dao heart, the former Prince Xihe of the Luoshen Dynasty might have been buried in his youth long ago, turning into a handful of dust.

"Xihe, I don't quite understand. Although you weren't as outstanding as Nan Ningxuan or Daozi back then, your talent, aptitude, and temperament were all top-notch. Logically speaking, after more than ten thousand years, entering the Tribulation Transcending Realm shouldn't have been too difficult, right?"

Song Ningsheng was somewhat puzzled.

Back in the battle at Zishan, I wielded the Divine Strategy and used three thousand Daoist techniques to fight against the domineering Prince Xihe, whose every move exuded unparalleled power. In the end, I only managed to win by a single move.

"hey-hey..... "

Luo Xihe chuckled twice, his hair disheveled, with only a few old, yellow teeth remaining in his mouth.

Yes, I used to be arrogant and invincible, daring to challenge the heavens. But now I only have this broken body left. I haven't even entered the Tribulation Transcending Realm, let alone forged the body of an immortal god, shining as brightly as the sun and moon, and living as long as heaven and earth.

"Xihe, I still remember how you used to shout that if the Empress ever went to war with those celestial beings, you would definitely stand up and wave your flag, cheering her on. But then, we never saw you again..."

"Uh... well... I used to have stomach aches back in the day, hehe."

"Oh, I see. The expert at the Integration Realm had a stomachache."

Song Ningsheng suddenly realized.

Luo Xihe felt so ashamed that she wanted to crawl into a hole.

He hasn't even reached the Tribulation Transcending Realm yet, what's the point of waving a big flag? It's better to just say he's going to be cannon fodder.

I reckon even those so-called gods and immortals would despise me if I were used as cannon fodder.

"Master, Grandpa Changsheng said dinner is ready and asked me to come and call you for dinner."

Just then, Little Fatty came running over, and whispered in Qin Shou's ear, "Master, Yi Cheng also said that we have guests today. Should we hide the food and eat it after they leave?"

? ? ? ?

Qin Shou couldn't help but find it amusing to see the little fat boy sneaking around; how clever they were.

"The mountain feast is ready, how about we grab a quick bite together?"

Qin Shou made a suggestion to the ancestor of the Luoshen Dynasty.

"Have a meal? "

Luo Xihe was taken aback.

What is eating?

He hasn't eaten for over ten thousand years; he almost forgot that people even have the concept of eating.

But isn't that the daily routine of cultivators who haven't abstained from grains and ordinary mortals?

"Come on, let's eat and chat."

Qin Shou eagerly took the old man's hand, and the two walked side by side toward the main room.

Seeing this, Little Fatty ran back with a "tap tap tap" sound, wanting to tell Yi Cheng that the bad person who was the master had made a mistake and actually left outsiders to freeload their meals.

"Ancestor, I'm still here?"

In the distance, Luo Shen'an, who was hanging on the cross, called out again.

However, Luo Xihe seemed not to hear him and continued to chat enthusiastically with Qin Shou.

"When I first met you, I felt you possessed an otherworldly appearance, reminiscent of half the elegance of the Empress of yesteryear."

"Not at all, not at all. I see that although you, senior, have an ordinary appearance, you possess a chivalrous heart and a majestic presence. You are sure to reach even greater heights in the future, returning to your golden age and ascending to immortality."

"Hehehe, having lived for tens of thousands of years, I was once one of the most handsome men in the world."

"I believe it, I believe it."

"But even my appearance at my peak cannot compare to yours now, fellow Daoist."

"Oh, look at what you're saying, I don't even know how to be humble anymore."

"No need to be modest; pride makes one more beautiful."

"Haha, you have a discerning eye, senior."

The group walked into the bamboo house, chatting and laughing.

Luo Xihe exclaimed that the environment here was really nice; not only the houses, but even the tables, chairs and benches inside were made of Chaos Bamboo.

"Master, is dinner ready?"

At this moment, Yi Cheng and the other little ones were already sitting upright in their seats, each with a large bowl in hand, waiting for Qin Shou to start the meal.

"Let's eat."

Qin Beast spoke to signal.

Immediately, a cacophony of "wow" erupted from the table, as everyone devoured the food with ferocious gusto, as if afraid of not eating enough.

"Please have a meal, senior."

Qin Shou handed a bowl and chopsticks to Luo Xihe.

The old man held the bamboo chopsticks, looking momentarily bewildered. How did he eat again...? No, it should be that these people are all at least Golden Core cultivators, why would they need to eat this mortal food?

And why are they eating so heartily?!

It felt like an ordinary person who had been starving for ten or fifteen days.

"Fellow Daoist, this mountain you possess... is truly wondrous!"

Luo Xihe couldn't help but sigh.

"Oh? What's so strange about it?"

Qin Shou put down his chopsticks and asked.

"With your cultivation level and status, fellow Daoist, not only can you share meals with these demonic beasts and spirit pets, but you can even share meals with menial disciples in the Qi Refining Realm. This level of cultivation is truly rare."

Luo Xihe spoke up, saying that in his understanding, there was no such thing as equality in this world, only the law of the jungle, and distinctions between humanity, divinity, demonic nature, and so on.

"That was my first and most outstanding disciple."

Qin Shou responded calmly.

"Mmm... Ah!"

Luo Xi paused slightly, but quickly realized what was happening, though he still found it somewhat difficult to understand.

So he glanced at the silly, chubby little girl who was shoveling rice like she was killing someone, and then looked at Changsheng. But when he looked at her, he was shocked.

"Holy crap! That's terrifying..."

"Useless body! I know!"

Before he could finish speaking, Changsheng had already answered first.

"Uh...it was my rudeness."

At this moment, Luo Xihe came to a conclusion: this mountain was no ordinary place.

Chang Sheng glanced at him, a hint of smugness creeping into his heart. "Hehehe, luckily I'm utterly trash, my heart is already immune to all poisons, otherwise, I would have been humiliated again today."

Sure enough, as long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed. Master is absolutely right.

"Brother Song, the Origin Realm of the Central Divine Continent has opened. Many cultivators entered recently, including some old fogies nearing the end of their lifespans. Legend has it that the Path to Immortality in this lifetime is about to manifest, and the location for this manifestation is within this Origin Realm."

Luo Xihe had no choice but to change the subject.

"I know that."

Song Ningsheng nodded in acknowledgment and said, "What? You also want to try your luck on the path to immortality?"

"That's the idea."

Luo Xihe nodded, his expression somewhat worried. "However, I haven't made a decision yet. One reason is that although my current cultivation path is appalling, I haven't actually reached that level yet. Another reason is... according to the top secrets of my Luo Shen Dynasty, the path to immortality isn't as simple as it seems, but I don't know exactly where the problem lies, so I dare not act rashly."

"Hehehe, this isn't like you at all."

Song Ningsheng chuckled, "If it were the old you, you probably would have just grabbed a weapon, carried Ziyue on your back, and screamed your way in."

“Brother Song, people change, especially with the approaching chaos. Our Luoshen Dynasty needs to face this calamity, so there are bound to be some concerns and worries.”

"Alas, yes, it's said that ten thousand years ago, an era teemed with extraordinary talents, ushering either in a prehistoric golden age or an unprecedented era of decline. But who would have thought it would actually come true? However, just how cruel this era will be, we still don't know."

Song Ningsheng shook his head and continued, "That's what people say, but whether we'll really see the end of the world is still unknown."

"This time it should be for real."

Luo Xihe suddenly said with a solemn expression, "Although the cultivation world may seem peaceful at present, it has actually already begun to descend into chaos."

"How exactly is this chaos happening?" Song Ningsheng asked.

Luo Xihe replied, "Brother Song, you should know about the Holy Domain of Light. It's a place in the Central Divine Continent that's as famous as the Immortal Mountain of Immortality. Legend has it that a peerless demonic artifact and many unparalleled demons were suppressed there, and it's related to the Demon Lord from ten thousand years ago. However, some time ago, the Holy Domain of Light collapsed, the demonic artifact disappeared without a trace, and all ten elders of the Holy Domain of Light perished. This event shook the entire Central Divine Continent, and the ten imperial clans even joined forces to search for related traces."

The great tomb in the Ten Directions Calamity Land cracked open, constantly absorbing the light of the sun and moon, and releasing many mysterious substances. It has already eroded several states. There are even rumors that a creature walked out of it, opened its mouth and sucked away all the life force within a million miles. Even the Void Realm cultivators who passed by were instantly withered, their life force vanished, and they turned into skeletons.

Further north than the shores of the North Sea, beneath the ruins of Guixu, prehistoric creatures emerged, only to be cleaved back by a drunken, lame, blind swordsman who guarded the area. Rumors circulated that this blind swordsman had already reached the Tribulation Transcending Realm, even achieving a near-immortal body. Upon hearing this, I awoke from my slumber, armed with my clan's deadly weapon, intending to investigate and inquire about the senior's circumstances. However, upon reaching the shores of the North Sea, I was immediately blocked by an indescribably powerful sword intent, which isolated the entire North Sea from the world.

I refused to give up. I opened my Blue Sky White Eye and saw many strange phenomena, but none of them were clear. Therefore, there must be beings there with higher cultivation levels than me.

Furthermore, there are unusual movements in many forbidden zones, such as the Heavenly Demon Abyss, the Burial Immortal Valley, and the Divine Ruins. Ordinary cultivators simply cannot detect them, but those of us at our level, wielding clan artifacts, have a clearer perception.

"Have all these places been touched?"

Song Ningsheng frowned deeply.

Qin Shou, who was standing to the side, was also terrified.

At this moment, he really wanted to summon Xiao Xuan and Xiao Qing'er back, have them stay on the mountain, then activate the great formation to isolate them from the world and never care about anything else.

“But Brother Song, you don’t need to worry too much. Anyway, you’re already dead, so it doesn’t matter,” Luo Xihe comforted him.

Song Ningsheng immediately glared at him, "What are you saying! Look at what you're saying!"

"Uh, I misspoke, but that's the gist of it, hehe." Luo Xihe chuckled twice.

"Senior, if everything you just said comes true, what will happen?"

Qin Shou asked.

Luo Xihe glanced at Qin Shou, seemingly wistful and sighing, and said, "The heavens and earth collapsed, causing widespread suffering and death. In severe cases, this continent might cease to exist, all life would perish, and we would have to wait for countless epochs to give birth to new life."

"Hiss~! A calamity, so terrifying!"

Qin Shou was startled.

Although he had transmigrated to this world of cultivators, he had never seen much of the world. When Luo Xihe said that, Qin Shou felt a chill run down his spine just by listening to it.

If that time truly comes, and the world is plunged into eternal darkness and chaos, how terrified and desperate these humans and cultivators must be!

"Senior, I have a question I'd like to ask you."

"explain. "

"May I ask, senior, do you have any knowledge of the Heavenly Demon Abyss and Demon Lord Yaoyao?"

Qin Shou had just heard this senior mention the Holy Land of Light and a magical artifact. Qin Shou felt that the name sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a moment. Just now, he remembered that Demon Lord Yao Yao had mentioned that she wanted a magical artifact from the Holy Land of Light, and that this might be related to her attack on the Central Divine Continent thousands of years ago.

"Demon Lord Yaoyao!"

Luo Xihe was slightly surprised, "You know that Demon Lord?"

"I don't know him." Qin Shou shook his head decisively. "I've only heard that thousands of years ago, that Demon Lord attacked the Central Divine Continent, so I'm quite curious and that's why I asked you, senior."

“Hmm.” Luo Xihe nodded and replied, “That Demon Lord was also a very amazing person, but unfortunately, he was extremely ambitious. Thousands of years ago, he was so audacious as to lead ten thousand demons of the human world to attack the Central Divine Continent, which was said to have watched the rise and fall of heaven and earth for millions of years, in an attempt to break through the Holy Domain of Light and seize the demonic artifact inside.”

However, she ultimately failed. The ancestor of the Heavenly Calculation Palace, together with dozens of peak Integration Realm experts, set up the Heavenly Sealing Demon Formation, sealing her in the Heavenly Demon Abyss.

However, it must be said that the Demon Lord was truly powerful, actually allowing her to cultivate an indestructible demonic soul. No matter how many methods those supreme experts used, they could not completely kill her, so in the end, they could only seal her away.

Qin Shou knew about the Undying Demon Soul, but what Qin Shou was more curious about was that the Demon Lord at that time was only at the peak of the Integration Realm. Although she was very powerful, with her experience, she should have known that there were countless powerful people in the Central Divine Continent. She should not have been able to succeed.

"Senior, as far as I know, that Demon Lord was only at the peak of the Integration Realm at the time, and I saw you today at the same level. Not to mention the Dreamland of the Central Divine Continent, there should be many Integration Realm experts there. So, where did she get the confidence to attack the Central Divine Continent back then?"

Qin Shou asked his question.

What he was more curious about was what kind of temptation drove that demon lord to dare to do such a heaven-defying thing.

Luo Xihe was not surprised and smiled slightly: "Hehe, this Demon Lord is not as simple as the world sees her. If she really only has the combat power of the Integration Realm, she definitely would not dare to attack the Central Divine Continent where powerful beings gather."

I also paid attention to that battle back then. Many powerful demons were killed or wounded, but more than ten Nascent Soul Realm experts from the Central Divine Continent also perished. That's a terrifying number, and 80% of them were killed by that Demon Lord alone.

Think about it, she was able to fight against a group of powerful figures all by herself and kill so many strong people. In the end, she not only did not die, but her physical body was destroyed and her demonic soul was sealed. This shows that she was no ordinary person.

One interesting point is that when that Demon Lord broke through the encirclement of many powerful figures in the Central Plains, she single-handedly fought her way to the Holy Domain of Light. Just when many thought she might actually succeed, the Demon Lord suddenly burst out of the Holy Domain of Light, bleeding profusely, and fled north, eventually being sealed beneath the Abyss of Heavenly Demons.

"I suspect that beings above the Integration Realm were involved in that battle, and more than one at that."

Luo Xihe's words startled Qin Shou.

"Does Senior mean that that Demon Lord might also be a Tribulation Transcending Realm expert, or perhaps he possesses extraordinary combat power at the Tribulation Transcending Realm?"

"Perhaps."

Luo Xihe chuckled and continued, "I remember that an old friend once came to the Luo Shen Dynasty to see me and told me that since the Empress, another extraordinary woman has emerged in this world. She is peerless in beauty and has unparalleled combat power. She has also taken over the position of the first Demon Lord and become the second Demon Lord."

My old friend also said that if anyone is destined to become an immortal in this lifetime, it must be her.