I hacked through the chaotic world with my blade

Chapter 1584 - 374: Countless Karmas Weigh Upon Me

"Are you really a cultivator who just ascended from the Earth Immortal Realm?"

Gu Zhenshan expressed doubt about this. No one could just ascend and be this formidable. When he ascended to the True Immortal Realm, he was merely at the Tribulation Crossing Realm, struggling for four hundred years to become a true immortal, and even then, he was one of the weakest in the Immortal Realm.

"No, I didn’t ascend. I broke through the sealed Immortal Gate by following the Heavenly Road. What’s the name of the Heavenly Monarch you mentioned?"

Lin Fan wanted to learn about the situation in the True Immortal Realm. As for this little immortal guarding the Immortal Gate, he might have been a bit irritable earlier, but he also grasped the essence of being friendly when outmatched.

Thus, their conversation now was very amiable.

When the ’Heavenly Monarch’ was mentioned, a look of awe appeared in Gu Zhenshan’s eyes.

"White Emperor Heavenly Monarch."

"What’s his background?"

Lin Fan felt that the titles of some immortals in the True Immortal Realm sounded quite imposing, much like the domineering names he would choose when playing games in his past life, such as...

[Huangshi Wu Yanzu]

[Huangshi Peng Yuyan]

And some other names of handsome male stars when he was young.

Gu Zhenshan said, "The true form of the White Emperor Heavenly Monarch is a torch dragon in the True Immortal Realm. He cultivated for ten thousand years, reached the realm of the Heavenly Monarch, rules over a region, possesses vast immortal power, and is one of the top experts in the True Immortal Realm."

"Another dragon, huh..."

Lin Fan muttered to himself. When he was in the Cultivation World, he had hunted many dragons, but those were black dragons. Thinking carefully, if there had to be a relation, black dragons might very well be distant relatives or neighbors of this White Emperor Heavenly Monarch.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing much. So, how are the immortals ranked in the True Immortal Realm? Is the Heavenly Monarch the strongest?"

"Of course not. The ranks of immortals are True Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, Superior Immortal, Golden Immortal, Heavenly Monarch, and Heavenly Emperor."

"Oh, so the White Emperor Heavenly Monarch is quite strong. Are there many immortals who have cultivated to the level of the Heavenly Emperor?"

When Lin Fan heard that above the Heavenly Monarch there was the Heavenly Emperor, his eyes lit up. He felt that this was the existence he needed to find, but for now, he had to pursue the Heavenly Monarch first.

Gu Zhenshan said, "Who can the Heavenly Emperor be? I have been cultivating in the True Immortal Realm for many years and have never seen one. But they do exist; I’ve heard of a Heavenly Emperor’s name. It seems to be... I’d rather not say, lest the Heavenly Emperor senses it and delivers a divine retribution, annihilating me through time and space, eradicating my immortal soul completely."

"Come on, someone who reaches such a level shouldn’t be that petty," Lin Fan said with a smile.

Gu Zhenshan rolled his eyes and said nothing. He didn’t want to take a risk and end up being blown to bits from across endless time and space right after speaking.

The two of them chatted casually, traveling through the void at a tremendous speed, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Once the direction was set, they could reach the destination in an extremely short time.

"We’re here."

The sight before Lin Fan left him in awe. At the peak of the distant immortal mountain, clouds and mist swirled, ancient trees towered through the mountains, green bamboo screened the view, and occasionally, celestial beasts roamed the mountains. Celestial cranes spread their wings and circled, waterfalls like galaxies transformed into jade belts, interweaving with the scenic wonders of the mountain.

Raising his head, atop the immortal mountain, a majestic and magnificent colossal palace filled with an ancient aura floated in the sky. Vaguely, he could see a true dragon coiling around, soaring into the skies.

"Isn’t the residence of the Heavenly Monarch impressive? Did you see the coiling true dragon?"

"I saw it."

"Well, I can’t beat them."

Gu Zhenshan candidly stated the truth, sneaking a peek at Lin Fan to make him understand that, despite appearing formidable, he couldn’t compete with the Heavenly Monarch.

Your visit to the Heavenly Monarch isn’t a wise choice, but running away is not an option because our presence here is already known to the Heavenly Monarch.

"Indeed, from a distance, it’s powerful. But I believe that one day you’ll be able to overcome it. You have to believe in yourself."

Lin Fan encouraged him. A man shouldn’t say he can’t; no matter what, he should be full of confidence regarding the future.

"Uh..."

Gu Zhenshan looked at Lin Fan in surprise. He thought the other would mock him, but unexpectedly, he encouraged him. It was something he hadn’t anticipated. Perhaps the other party wasn’t as bad as he imagined.

Reaching the Immortal Palace’s entrance, there were two Silver-armored Immortals holding Immortal Artifacts standing guard, looking valiant and imposing, immortal aura entwined. Any evil presence appearing before them would likely dissipate like smoke.

"Gu Zhenshan, why are you not guarding the Heavenly Road and instead came here?" One of the Silver-armored Immortals questioned.

Gu Zhenshan replied, "I brought an ascended cultivator from the lower realm to see the Heavenly Monarch."

The two Silver-armored Immortals looked at Lin Fan, who was wearing the Thunder Lock, and angrily said, "The Heavenly Road is sealed by the Heavenly Monarch, and yet there’s a mortal cultivator dare to ascend against it. It is a great offense deserving death."

"How could the Heavenly Monarch have time to see such ants? Today, we shall slay him here and imprison his soul beneath the immortal bricks for eternity to be trampled upon."

The smile on Lin Fan’s face disappeared after hearing what the two Silver-armored Immortals said, feeling a bit helpless. What’s with the immortals in the True Immortal Realm? They always threaten to extract souls as if they’ve gotten used to it.

Disinclined to engage them, he raised his head to peer into the distance and shouted loudly:

"White Emperor Heavenly Monarch, I am Lin Fan from the lower realms, needing to ask something, please come forth for a meeting."

In an instant.

Gu Zhenshan’s face turned pale. Brother, don’t yell recklessly. This is the Heavenly Monarch’s Immortal Palace. Careless shouting would cause trouble.