Chapter 1016: Chapter 1016: The Disappearing Immortal Country
Jiang Cheng’s response was swift; after all, with the system hanging on, he simply embraced it.
He darted past, seizing the opportunity when Celestial Venerable Mo Yin was heavily injured, and took his head off too.
Then, without stopping, he charged at the others.
The other Celestial Venerables felt like a calamity had befallen them.
Despite Jiang Cheng being merely at the Emperor Realm Seventh Layer Mid-stage, the battle was too bizarre, bizarre enough for them to wonder if something mystical was afoot.
Who would dare continue fighting?
The remaining five Celestial Venerables chose to escape almost instantly.
They weren’t foolish.
This battle was too eerie, seemingly detached from mere power contests, more like it transcended the layers of rules.
Could it be... the Power of the Celestial Dao?
Thinking carefully, the Power of the Celestial Dao transcends all rules; it can indeed accomplish many things that defy common sense, disregarding realms.
Could it be that this young man has prematurely mastered the Celestial Dao?
Thinking of this, it scared them out of their wits.
Unfortunately, their choice to escape was completely useless against the protagonist’s halo.
Indeed, they were trying to flee.
But under the influence of the halo, no one could ignore the protagonist.
So ultimately, like planets revolving around a star, they inexplicably got closer to Jiang Cheng.
Brother Cheng swung his sword toward Celestial Venerable Xianyao.
This time, he didn’t even bother to make a show of it; he didn’t use Profound Patterns, nor did he use Immortal Power.
Yet, after the sword was swung, Celestial Venerable Xianyao’s eyes, ears, mouth, and nose all simultaneously lit up with golden light.
Then, he exploded on the spot.
No one knew what kind of attack he suffered; anyway, he died.
"Hahaha, I love this halo!"
Although he frequently talked about the protagonist and the spotlight, it wasn’t until this moment that he truly realized what it means to receive the treatment of the real protagonist.
This can’t be described as being divinely assisted.
Nor can it be compared to those mere Daddy’s boys of the Heavenly Dao.
The feature of the halo is summed up in five words—ensuring the protagonist’s comfort.
Like this, Brother Cheng just stood there, casually swung his sword, and the remaining Celestial Venerables fell one by one, without exception.
Finally, only Venerable Xiazhu remained.
At this moment, this dignified Supreme was utterly broken.
No matter how he attacked, he couldn’t harm Jiang Cheng, who possessed the halo.
Three Origins seemed like three jokes, utterly useless.
"You were sleeping well; why did you come out to muddy these waters?"
Brother Cheng shook his head, intending to deal with him casually as well.
Plop!
Venerable Xiazhu suddenly knelt down.
"I’m wrong; I was blind. I am willing to submit to Jiang God!"
Brother Cheng twitched his lips, a face filled with incredulity.
"What did you say?"
He was indeed shocked by this scene.
This was a dignified Supreme; why did he kneel just like that?
Too flexible, aren’t you?
In fact, of course, Venerable Xiazhu wasn’t truly willing to submit.
At the level of Venerable, how could they kneel to anyone? Especially when he was a Supreme, countless realms higher than Brother Cheng.
This old man’s mind was exceedingly shrewd.
He had already discerned that the nine-colored halo above Jiang Cheng’s head was abnormal.
Without any surprises, all anomalies just now stemmed from the ’Light Environment Treasure’!
He just thought to feign submission to stabilize Jiang Cheng and preserve his own life.
Then look for ways to seize the ’Light Environment Treasure’!
Then eliminate Jiang Cheng and continue to monopolize the Celestial Dao.
Unfortunately, all of this can only be a thought now.
Both Jiang Cheng and he felt that submission was absurd, but the halo deemed it perfectly reasonable.
Facing the protagonist, isn’t it basic operation for those around to kneel?
The protagonist’s charm is so great; others should recognize the protagonist as their master!
Thus, as soon as Venerable Xiazhu uttered the words of submission, the halo directly ’pushed the boat along’, handing them a master-servant contract package.
Just like that, Jiang Cheng gained a Supreme-level servant out of thin air.
"What the hell..."
Even he felt a bit unreal.
If no accident occurs, currently, in each True Realm, the strongest should be the Supreme, right?
The strongest person has become his servant?
And opposite, Venerable Xiazhu looked bewildered.
Jiang Cheng has become his master?
Something seems off!
But specifically what’s off, he couldn’t articulate.
That contract was achieved directly by system intervention, immediately filled with loyalty.
He couldn’t even feel resentment or anger; he merely felt he should originally be Jiang Cheng’s servant.
This formerly cunning and mighty Supreme now appeared extremely meek.
"I salute my lord!"
"Ah..."
Seeing a Supreme truly acknowledging the master, Brother Cheng didn’t know what to say.
He immediately checked the system record for a quick look.
Just Venerable Xiazhu’s acknowledgment brought an immense amount of Reputation Value, equivalent to billions of Immortal Yuan Points.
After all, in the Reputation Value System, acknowledging a lord is the highest level, more effective than mere submission.
This gain was indeed more profitable than eliminating him.
At this moment, as all enemies were dealt with, the protagonist’s halo above Jiang Cheng’s head disappeared.
With a commanding tone, Brother Cheng ordered, "Hand over all their resources and protection to me!"
Venerable Xiazhu acted as if receiving a holy decree, and immediately took action.
Moments later, all the True Artifacts, Armor, Storage Rings, and treasures in special spaces carried by the experts present were handed over to Jiang Cheng!
With just a casual glance, Brother Cheng almost laughed out loud.
He’s rich!
He’s truly rich this time!
A casual estimation shows there are tens of billions of Immortal Yuan Points.
These are the treasures carried by the top experts of three True Realms!
Satisfied, he was about to order Venerable Xiazhu to retreat, then suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, I want to ask, if the Immortal Country disappears, what impact would that have?"
"Immortal Country?"
Venerable Xiazhu was initially confused, then realized.
"Does my lord mean the Small World?"
Small World?
Indeed, the Immortal Country resembled an external Small World.
Thus, Brother Cheng nodded, "Exactly."
Venerable Xiazhu immediately replied, "The disappearance of the Immortal Country is beneficial."
"This can be considered beneficial?"
"Yes, the Immortal Country is a misstep."
This time Brother Cheng truly couldn’t understand.
"What do you mean by this?"
Thus, Venerable Xiazhu laid out everything he knew truthfully.
Moments later, Brother Cheng was suddenly enlightened.
During the Ancient Primordial Immortal Realm era, most Immortals wouldn’t establish Immortal Countries.
They would continue to break through toward the direction of Immortal Venerable, continually advancing to Emperor Realm, Emperor Realm Ninth Layer, Celestial Venerable, Supreme...
During this process, few would specifically build what was called an Immortal Country.
"To achieve Dao, one must maintain the purity of the Daoist Heart."
"The Daoist Heart can only be entrusted to the Heavenly Dao; if entrusted to other objects, it’s a deviation."
"Back then, even if the Immortals of the Primordial Immortal Realm established Immortal Countries, they would eventually choose to destroy them; otherwise, they could never break through to the highest level in this lifetime."
