Immortal of the Ages

Chapter 651: A Life Worth Living!

"Apparently, above the Great Dao Celestial Realm is a galaxy-like abyss called Naraka, where two great forces independent of the Celestial Court reign. These two forces are the Demon Immortals and Devil Fiends. Simply, it's just demons and devils. I hear they've even set their sights on the Immortal Asylum," Yun Xiao explained.

"So, you plan to send your body double to the Demon Immortals, and me to the Devil Fiends?" the War Princess asked.

"On one hand, it's to witness firsthand the power structure and strength levels of Naraka, as well as their true intentions. It's to determine friend from foe. On the other hand, the desolate essence and richer devil blood there suits you better than the Celestial Court—it's more conducive to the growth of the Mortal Dust Devil Blood and Divine Desolation Physique."

"You're setting me loose again!" The War Princess ground her teeth in frustration, resentment written all over her face. "I'm only at the early steps of the Third Dao Tribulation, and look how attractive I am! Yet. you're sending me alone into a lair of devils—aren't you afraid I'll be..."

"I'm always with you, aren't I? Rest assured, if anything happens, you won't need to think," Yun Xiao replied coolly.

"What good does that do if we accidentally encounter a devil that's too powerful?" the War Princess pouted.

"Then you'll just die, and I'll simply find a male devil to create a new body double," Yun Xiao joked with a smile.

At this, the War Princess felt her chest might explode with fury.

After all she had done for him, yet he was still so heartless!

"Enough, I'm just teasing you," Yun Xiao suddenly said with a gentle smile. "With me in your heart, even if you were to walk through a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, you should fear nothing. I, Yun Xiao, have promised to carry you to the pinnacle of the Dao Realm without letting anyone touch a single devil hair on you."

These words initially moved the War Princess deeply, almost melting her resolve, but the last part reignited her irritation.

"Just call it hair, why emphasizethe devil!" the War Princess snapped, her pretty face tight with annoyance.

"I've heard devils are a type of human too. I wonder if we could have children?" Yun Xiao curiously asked.

"Go to hell..." The War Princess had lost all desire to speak further.

Looking every bit the ethereal Immortal, why did Yun Xiao always delight in teasing her so?

Was it fun? Of course it was!

Yun Xiao suddenly slapped her on the backside. Then, he was taken aback. The curvature and elasticity were indeed unmatched by any woman. She was truly a devil!

"What are you doing?" the War Princess's Mortal Dust Devil Blood surged, her heart pounding, her skin instantly flushing a deep red.

This was also the unique charm of a Yin Devil.

Emotions turned her deeply red, her skin radiating a warm aura, as if smoke was rising from her pores.

"Beauty and intoxication abound in the mortal realm; this life has not been lived in vain," Yun Xiao suddenly reflected.

Had he never met Ye Guying and remained just the Emperor of the Cloud Nation his whole life. Let alone this exotic Yin Devil princess, but also Divine Dawn or even Zhao Xuanran… all of these women would be beyond his reach.

Yun Xiao would merely be fit for a few bowls of murky wine from the Cloud Nation. He'd never get to enjoy delicacies like Daughter's Red or Tiger Rod Wine.

This life of greed, wrath, foolishness, and lust was quite delightful!

Yun Xiao's greed represented his yearning for the Dao; wrath for his anger at the injustices of the world; foolishness for his unyielding will; and lust as the root of his love and hate!

"These four things together are what make life worth living!"

A life without thrill was no life at all!

VROOM! The sword vessel burst forth from the myriad worlds, speeding toward the Great Dao Celestial Realm.

Approaching their destination, Yun Xiao brought out the two smaller, single-person sword vessels.

Without a word, Moon Fairy took control of one and headed straight for the direction of Naraka.

Though the body double and the War Princess were both destined for Naraka, their paths diverged.

"Is she following you?" the War Princess, about to depart, cast a resentful glance at Pale Revenant.

"What, jealous?" Yun Xiao said, pushing her onto her.

"Hmph!" The War Princess, pressed forward, felt a strange sensation flood her body, like an electric shock.

"Off you go."

With another push from Yun Xiao, her sword vessel also took flight.

So, within the larger sword vessel, only Yun Xiao and Pale Revenant remained.

"You're thick with the scent of death again; before we enter the Celestial Court, let me give you another cleansing," Yun Xiao offered.

"Yes!" Pale Revenant approached respectfully and knelt before Yun Xiao.

She still wore her ragged, tattered clothes, bearing the appearance of the 13-year-old girl who was thrown into the deep sea years ago. She was barely as tall as Yun Xiao's chest.

As Yun Xiao used the Prison Warden Sigil to cleanse the deathly aura from her body, she seemed to come alive, infused with a newfound vitality.

"Is there a way to make her truly alive?" Yun Xiao asked openly in front of Pale Revenant, turning to Blue Star.

"Brother, she's a corpse. Have you gone mad with your desire for a tender young girl? Although she retains her youthful appearance, she is essentially an amalgamation of countless corpses from the deep sea, a demon. When you can turn a stone into a person, then perhaps you can make her human," Blue Star scoffed.

"True to form, our bro loves all types." Red Moon chuckled.

"You're one to talk! You're driven by appetite, him by lust; are those the same?" Blue Star slapped his own belly.

The bickering continued in all directions.

Meanwhile, Pale Revenant, listening to their conversation, bowed her head and nervously fidgeted with her skirt, swaying from side to side, not daring to speak.

"The Ascension Pool is broken, a perfect chance to sneak you in." Yun Xiao looked down at her small face and whispered, "This time, you'll get to taste the corpses of True Immortals!"

Pale Revenant knelt down, her body low to the ground, whispering, "Be it god, mortal, demon, or devil, I'll consume anything you tell me to!"

"Good, rise," Yun Xiao said, pulling her by the arm, "You've suffered a lot. But from now on, your life of hardship is over. Your bowl will be filled with rare beasts and supreme celestial demons."

Tears welled in Pale Revenant's eyes as she said, "In this endless universe, I have only one wish."

"What is it?" Yun Xiao asked.

"Even if I perish, I hope it will be by your side."

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At a wooden hut on the outskirts of the Thunder Department…

THUD! Yun Xiao gently pushed open the door, only to find Cao Shuo sprawled naked on the floor in a spread-eagle position, still deep in slumber.

Yun Xiao felt a bit embarrassed and covered Pale Revenant's eyes.

Peeking through the fingers, Pale Revenant glanced at Cao Shuo's rugged body, then down at herself, slightly bewildered.

"Lu Yao, you have an illegitimate daughter?" Cao Shuo asked, aware of his arrival but too lethargic to rise.

She hadn't sensed Pale Revenant's presence, otherwise, she wouldn't have been so casual.

In a blink, she was properly dressed, squeezing out a smile at Pale Revenant, "Hello, little one, I'm your Aunt Cao."

"She's a demon," Yun Xiao said flatly.

At his words, Cao Shuo froze, and the two small serpents coiled around her ears also recoiled in shock, sniffing closer only to twitch violently.

"A corpse demon! A corpse demon!" the serpents shrieked.

The very kind of corpse demon, regardless of the realm, that instilled fear in other demons.

A weak corpse demon was manageable, but one under protection was a limitless threat.

"This little sister is a corpse demon…?" Cao Shuo said, still astonished.

"Hello, Aunt Cao," Pale Revenant replied sweetly.

"Cough, cough," Cao Shuo pulled Yun Xiao aside and asked, "This little sister, she wouldn't happen to be one of your women, too? Your taste in partners is quite broad, isn't it?"

"Don't talk nonsense." Yun Xiao glared at her, then said, "She'll stay with you for a while; I have to deal with the Nine Thunders Sovereign."

"Oh, weren't you going to receive incense offerings?" Cao Shuo remembered and asked.

"Are you still sleepy? The Celestial Court's in chaos; the Seventh Princess destroyed the Ascension Pool and even slaughtered the Longevity Immortal," Yun Xiao explained.

"Hmm?" Cao Shuo raised an eyebrow, "You and Divine Dawn have a thing?"

"Why do you always focus on such things?" Yun Xiao asked, exasperated.

Cao Shuo paused, then her gaze drifted downward on Yun Xiao, murmuring, "A woman's nature... is to guard her territory…!"

"Enough, I don't have time for this. I'm off." Yun Xiao left, but then suddenly turned back to warn Cao Shuo, "Don't teach her anything weird!"

"Would I do that?" Cao Shuo replied with a coy smile.

Once Yun Xiao was gone, she scrutinized Pale Revenant up and down.

Pale Revenant still looked at her, puzzled.

"So cute." Cao Shuo pinched her cheek, then softly asked, "Little one, what would you like to eat? I'll make you something."

Unspoken yet understood, at the mention, Pale Revenant's stomach growled. She blushed, a bit embarrassed, "Aunt Cao, I'd like to eat meat. Raw meat."

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The Nine Thunders Origin Palace, this was the residence of the Nine Thunders Sovereign.

The Celestial Court was currently in a state of panic. It wasn't just the Thunder Department, but a nerve-wracking tension hung over the entire Great Dao Celestial Realm, as if a storm was approaching.

Yun Xiao pushed open the door and announced, "Sovereign, Lu Yao requests an audience."