The Empress's No.1 Lackey

Chapter 1284 682: The Emergence of the Human Immortal

"When does it start?"

Zhao Douan tightened his grip on the wordless Golden Scripture, looking calmly at Xu.

To this point, all confusion had been resolved, and it was time to ascend to the Human Immortal.

Ancestor Xu said seriously:

"As soon as possible. The time left for us is not much. I can sense that Ksitigarbha is probably not far from success. You've already delayed quite a bit here, and ascension will also take time."

It was only now that Xu Zhenguan completely came back from the story, was stunned for a moment, and said:

"How long does it take? Despite the grim situation outside, there should still be quite a bit of time."

However, Ancestor Xu shook his head and gave an astonishing answer:

"I don't know. Furthermore, because the spatial rift in the forest has already opened, in reality, the time within the entire Mubei Forest is also distorted. A day here might be several days outside."

"What?" Zhao Douan's expression changed slightly, a sense of anxiety surged within him, his visage unfriendly:

"Why didn't you say such important matters earlier? Also, why waste time letting Pei Niannu bring us here?"

He was referring to Pei Niannu taking them on a boat, drifting to this place, which also delayed several days.

Ancestor Xu seemed to smile faintly:

"How are you so sure that you have now reached the center of the forest?"

What does that mean? The monarch and subject fell into confusion once again.

Ancestor Xu shook his head and said:

"This forbidden zone is indeed mysterious, with a different flow of time, but both Moya in the past and I had never truly become divine. How then could we maintain our physical forms for hundreds of years?"

Zhang Yan Yi suddenly reacted and said:

"So this place is not reality?"

Off to the side, Pei Niannu finally spoke, looking towards Zhao Douan and the Empress, and said calmly:

"Have you never been curious, about what the final mural in those few stone tablets in the Imperial Palace was?"

In the past, Xu left five stone steles in the Imperial Palace of Yu Country, corresponding to five cultivation realms, as well as five scrolls:

"Martial God Map," "Six Chapters Scripture," "Big Dream Scroll," "The Human World."

And the last stone wall was a blank.

Xu Zhenguan was startled, and in her wisdom, suddenly realized and blurted out:

"Could it be that we are actually in the fifth mural now?"

Zhao Douan also understood.

No wonder there were villages in this forest, including this small town, with so much disharmony, clearly disconnected from the outside world, yet self-sufficient. And maintaining a semblance of civilization.

Pei Niannu said blandly:

"We cannot physically survive for so long, so we can only exist in a state of divine soul in the painting.

When you encountered demons that night, I had already drawn you into a dream. Everything that followed was a journey within the scroll, so naturally, not much time would be wasted."

Ancestor Xu said calmly:

"This last painting corresponds to the scroll of the Human Immortal Realm, titled 'Ascension Diagram.'

A grand scroll enveloping the core area of Mubei Forest.

Zhao Douan and the Empress exchanged glances, then took a deep breath and looked towards Xu:

"Let's send them out first. Since it's so, there's no need to waste time. Let's begin immediately."

"Alright." Ancestor Xu turned his head and looked kindly at the Empress.

The latter's nose tingled: "Ancestor..."

Ancestor Xu smiled and said:

"Go, as a descendant of the Xu Family, the emperor of Yu Country, you should do what you must."

Xu Zhenguan took a deep breath and solemnly saluted:

"Unworthy descendant, will not fail Ancestor's trust."

Ancestor Xu then looked towards Tuoba Weizhi and said plainly:

"Your task is to protect Zhao Douan until he breaks through."

Tuoba Weizhi knelt on one knee: "Yes!"

Ancestor Xu then looked towards Pei Niannu, and the female sorcerer in silver armor nodded. With a wave of her hand, Pei Niannu, the Empress, and Tuoba Weizhi transformed into beams of light and flew into the sky.

Under the grand banyan tree, when only the three were left, Ancestor Xu walked towards the wellhead under the banyan tree and said:

"This place is where the Array Eye of the entire forest is located."

Zhao Douan and Zhang Yan Yi walked to the well, looking down.

Only to see the ancient well's depths, within which was a shattered space rift, like a broken mirror. The biting astral wind constantly tore at the edges of the rift.

And through the rift, a stark modern city trapped in time was clearly visible, deeply buried at the "bottom of the well."

"So it is, I shall take the first step."

At this moment, understanding shone in Zhang Yan Yi's eyes. He bowed to the two, and at last, looked at Zhao Douan, his narrow eyes showed a final gentleness, and said:

"After my death, I can only worry for a few disciples. I hope the traveler will look after them a bit."

Zhao Douan returned the salute solemnly: "Heavenly Master's request, I dare not forget."

Looking up again, only to see Zhang Yan Yi already smiling as he leaped into the wellhead, the divine soul of the Heavenly Human being torn apart by the rift, turning into countless azure lights, and in an instant, the entire Mubei Forest was covered with Qingyun (clouds).

This first Array in history, which envelops the entire forbidden zone, began to activate.

Ancestor Xu took steps towards the well, at this time, Zhao Douan suddenly asked:

"I also recalled something. I left arrangements in the past at the Buddhist sect, the Heavenly Master Mansion, and the Royal Family. If I were to reincarnate into the Martial World, join Qingshan, what would happen?"

With half a foot into the space rift, Ancestor Xu responded faintly without turning back:

"Then you will represent Qingshan to a duel with the Yu Country Royal Family, and upon victory, gain the opportunity to comprehend the Royal Family's heritage murals."

At this moment, Zhao Douan was stunned for a moment.

In his eyes, there was enlightenment, finally understanding why Wu Xiankui was so determined to comprehend the path of the 'Martial God.'