History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474

by 八月飞鹰, Ba Yue Fei Ying, August Eagle

  “Congratulations to the Fallen Deity for returning to beyond the Nine Heavens.” Chen Xuanzong still had a smile on his face, but his tone became serious. He cupped his hands towards Yan Zhaoge.

  Yan Zhaoge returned the courtesy, “Thank you, Astro Sovereign.”

  “One more thing.” After congratulating Yan Zhaoge, Chen Xuanzong then said, “Another legendary figure passed the word to me that he’d like to meet you.”

  Yan Zhaoge raised his eyebrows slightly, “

  Oh?

  Who is that?”

  “Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor.”

  Hearing Chen Xuanzong’s answer, Yan Zhaoge’s eyes narrowed.

  Chen Xuanzong nodded, “Previously when I arrived here, I managed to lure the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace’s Longevity God’s mount – the White Deer Demon, a group of heretics, and a group of Western Pure Lands’ Buddhism experts here.”

  “Afterwards, Daoist Ling had also arrived. She mentioned that the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor intends to meet up with you face-to-face.”

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1357 - Afraid of Progressing Too Fast

  The “Daoist Ling” that Chen Xuanzong mentioned was naturally the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing.

  As for the “Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor,” he was naturally referring to one of the Four Imperials of Daoism – the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor.

  Upon hearing the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor’s name, a flicker flashed across Yan Zhaoge’s eyes, and he started being deep in thought.

  Just like what Chen Xuanzong had said, he was naturally befitting of the “legend” title.

  The Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor was also referred to as the Jade Clear True King, with his full title being the Supreme Lord of Divine Sky Jade Clear True King Longevity Emperor Prime Heaven Ruler Sage.

  Along with the Heaven Reigning Purple Tenuity Polaris Grand Sovereign Emperor, the Bearing Heaven Efficate Deep Virtue Great Light Earth Queen Deification, and the North Star Upper Palace Heavenly Sovereign Emperor, they were all referred to as the Four Imperials of Daoism.

  Moreover, among the Four Imperials, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor was the one with the best living condition among the Three Clear Lineages. After all, he was the direct successor of the Jade Clear Primordial Heavenly Lord.

  Dating back to the ancient Investitures of the Gods era, before he entered the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace and was still under the guidance of the Primordial Heavenly Lord, he was referred to as the “Southern Extremity Old Immortal.”

  The Southern Extremity Old Immortal was different from the Southern Extremity Old Man. Usually, the Southern Extremity Old Man was used to refer to the Longevity God.

  After the Investitures of the Gods era, when the Southern Extremity Old Immortal had entered the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace, he changed his title to the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, which lasted until now.

  During the days after the Great Calamity, when the orthodox Daoism was awaiting its flourishment, each lineage was on the verge of declining to nothingness, with only a few huge forces remaining. After many years of development, orthodox Daoism finally had signs of returning to its prime.

  Just like Yan Zhaoge’s grandfather, who was also Yue Zhenbei’s master – Yan Xintang, his lineage was actually of the Jade Cauldron Cultivated Deity’s lineage.

  The Astro Sovereign – Chen Xuanzong’s lineage would be passed down from the Jade Clear’s famous Guna Immortal – Master Amidst Cloud.

  The Exalted Earth Luminary – Jiang Shen’s World beyond Worlds’ New Kunlun Mountain’s Qilin Cliff’s lineage originated from the Broad Accomplishment Master’s lineage.

  The Red Sea lineage ruled over by the Northwestern Exalt – Luan Zulin originated from the Master Red Essence’s lineage.

  One of the World beyond Worlds’ Five Emperors that had perished under the hands of Yan Zhaoge and the Mars Halberd – the Candle Sunlight Emperor’s lineage belonged to the Clear Illusory Moral Lord’s lineage.

  As for Yan Zhaoge’s mother – Xue Chuqing, along with her Grand Master – the Exalted Wood Luminary’s lineage, it was the same as the World beyond Worlds’ Northeastern Exalt – Liu Zhenggu’s Green Sky Mountain’s Grave Thunder Palace, as well as the deceased Eastern Exalt – Daoist Oneheaven’s Remote Cloud Mountain’s Clear Light Locale. All three of these lineages originated from the lineage created by the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor.

  The Exalted Solar Luminary – Gao Han, and the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing originated from the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace before the Great Calamity. They had received lectures from the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor in the past.

  Due to this layer of relationship, no matter how much the martial art practitioners’ ideologies originated from the Three Clear Lineages differs from the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, they would still remain respectful towards him most of the time.

  Even Chen Xuanzong was willing to pass the message to Yan Zhaoge.

  Although the two sides had their conflict when moving the World beyond Worlds away, everything had passed. Currently, the two sides didn’t have any jarring conflicts.

  Strictly speaking, The Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, Gao Han, Ling Qing, and the others were on the same line as Yan Zhaoge in terms of dealing with the heretics.

  Besides, it was up to Yan Zhaoge whether he was willing to meet the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor.

  “Since the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor summoned me, I shall answer to it,” answered Yan Zhaoge after contemplating for a while.

  Although there weren’t any apparent conflicts or unresolvable hatred, Yan Zhaoge was still on-guard against the Exalted Solar Luminary – Gao Han. After all, Gao Han might betray him at any time.

  Of course, it was also possible for the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor to do so.

  For a bigwig expert of that level, the amount of information he possessed was sufficient in playing someone like a fiddle very easily.

  However, Yan Zhaoge was willing to interact with the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor. After all, this made it easier for him to have a deeper understanding of the current situation and understand the truth behind more matters.

  Besides, he had some questions in his heart. Maybe, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor would be able to answer his problems.

  “Since the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor specifically summoned you, we won’t be able to replace you,” said Yan Di after being aware of the matter. “The Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor shouldn’t be making things hard for you. However, you should be wary of others doing something behind your back.”

  Xue Chuqing quietly stood aside and did not voice out anything.

  Strictly speaking, her lineage belonged to the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor’s lineage in the past. At such a moment, it wasn’t appropriate for her to support Yan Zhaoge, or object him from meeting the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor.

  As such, she refused to speak and left Yan Zhaoge to decide for himself.

  “You’re right. I’m thinking of this problem as well.” Yan Zhaoge looked at Yan Di, then looked at Xue Chuqing. Then, he smiled, “The Exalted Solar Luminary is untrustable.”

  He turned his head to look at Feng Yunsheng, who was aside, “Yunsheng shall go along with me. As long as the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor doesn’t make things harder for us juniors, there shouldn’t be any problem.”

  “Of course, we would have to be wary of the heretics, the Demon Race, and the people from the Western Pure Lands.”

  Feng Yunsheng nodded with a smile.

  Although the Pill Hall had transformed into the Awakened Sky Cosmos under Yan Zhaoge’s control, Yan Zhaoge wasn’t required to always remain by the Pill Hall.

  Everything was already on the right track. As long as the order remains the same, the cosmos would be maintained for the meantime
.

  Yan Zhaoge was only needed if a change had to be made.

  Usually, as long as Xue Chuqing presided over the Pill Hall, and maintained the formation, nothing out of the ordinary would happen.

  After notifying the Roving Jade Heavens’ Gao Qingxuan, Long Xingquan and the others, Yan Zhaoge left the Awakened Sky Cosmos along with Feng Yunsheng.

  “In the end, the Vine Sovereign still left.” On the way, Feng Yunsheng let out a sigh.

  Yan Zhaoge shook his head, “Just let her be. We can’t do anything about it.”

  He looked at Feng Yunsheng, “How about you? Is your condition still stable?”

  “If I don’t fight against others, I might be able to suppress it for a few more years.” Feng Yunsheng’s expression was filled with helplessness.

  Yan Zhaoge grinned, and his expression was filled with a mix of emotions.

  Other people would do anything to move forward continuously and improve their strength. And yet, his wife was trying her best to slow down her improvement.

  The two looked at each other and were both humored.

  They continued chatting and walking like this. The two of them traversed through the void and headed towards the Astro Sovereign location.

  Very quickly, they arrived at that particular exotic space.

  After entering, a woman was already quietly waiting for them.

  This was the woman whom he met twenty years ago during the massive battle within the Dao universe. She was the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing.

  “Greetings, Exalted Lunar Luminary.” Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng both greeted Ling Qing. Then, Ling Qing returned the courtesy with an unfazed expression.

  She glanced across their faces.

  Despite having more connections with Feng Yunsheng, Ling Qing didn’t pay any attention to her. Instead, her gaze stopped for a while when she glanced at Yan Zhaoge.

  “The two of you, please follow me.” After Ling Qing completed her sentence, she retracted her gaze. She then flew up casually, exiting the exotic void, going deep towards the void’s boundless outskirts.

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1358 - : Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor

  Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng followed Ling Qing and traversed through the void together.

  Here, the flow of time was in complete disorder.

  Yan Zhaoge could only judge the flow of time based on his control over time itself. He couldn’t tell how much time had passed based on the flow of time in the outer world.

  Very quickly, they left that universe.

  After advancing for an extended period of time, traversing through many layers of space, a vast field of starry clouds appeared.

  The nebula spiral, continuously spinning around. Rays of starlights circulated in a spiral and drifted far away from the nebula. They flew far out into the void and instantly disappeared.

  Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge was aware of something.

  This should be the meeting spot.

  Currently, the two heretic factions, the Demon Race and the orthodox Buddhism, were in a war against each other. However, no matter how intense the battle was and how occupied their attentions were, they were still searching for traces of the few Daoism Heavenly Lords.

  At the same time, they were doing so to the Nine Underworlds as well.

  If the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor wanted to break out of his half-drifting half-slumbering form and descend upon the world like the North Star Emperor in the past, he would grab the attention of his enemies.

  This nebula was a great way to cover up his presence. At the very least, it would remain effective for a short while.

  “We’ve arrived.” As expected, Ling Qing announced upon reaching the nebula.

  Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng nodded. Then, they followed her into the nebula’s central spiral.

  Here, the circulating starlights were blinding. After the radiance slowly faded, what appeared in front of their eyes was a field of blurriness.

  The environment here was somewhat similar to the Original Nebula, yet somewhat different.

  “Is the Exalted Solar Luminary present?” Yan Zhaoge looked around and didn’t notice Gao Han’s silhouette.

  Ling Qing said, “He’s not present, and he won’t be present. If you desire to meet him, even if you contact him now, he won’t be able to make it on time.”

  “That’s a shame. I was still thinking of thanking him.” Yan Zhaoge smiled, “My wife had obtained the Extreme Yin Crown and became related to you. As for me, I had obtained the Extreme Yang Seal. Throughout my journey, I’ve used its powers more than once. I should be thanking the Exalted Solar Luminary.”

  “You’ll meet him when you get the chance to. When that time comes, just talk to him about it.” Ling Qing seemed to be indifferent about this matter. She didn’t continue the conversation and continued standing by the void, quietly waiting.

  Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng did the same.

  However, the two were secretly transmitting voice with each other. While Ling Qing might be aware of them conversing, she wouldn’t comprehend the contents of the conversation.

  “This Gao Han has some self-awareness,” said Yan Zhaoge as he shocked his head. “If all his plottings and schemes in the past were just myths, everyone that had personally experienced the matter regarding the Exalted Concealed Luminary would be aware of what kind of person he is.”

  Feng Yunsheng stared at him, “Will you put down your guard just because he didn’t appear?”

  “Of course not,” said Yan Zhaoge without any hesitation. Then, he smiled, “He’s also aware that we won’t. The reason for him doing so was merely to show his sincerity. He’s indicating that he didn’t work together with the Exalted Lunar Luminary to trick us. Instead, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor had summoned me.”

  As he was talking, a mild tremble shook his heart.

  Feng Yunsheng also stopped talking.

  Within the nebula, sounds of thunder resounded.

  At this moment, the nebula seemed to have turned into the chaotic primordial gulf.

  The thunder was just like the most primitive voice. As the thunder resounded, the chaotic primordial gulf started to open.

  Time and space itself transformed. As the five elements circulated, the myriad of beings started being birthed. As yin and yang entwined, the cycle of day and night constantly happened.

  Thunder – an extremely violent power. And yet, currently, it was such a subtle balance, capable of constructing such a tranquil world.

  Within this world, a majestic intent presented itself, as if it was a monarch in this realm.

  “Jade Clear disciple – Yan Zhaoge, greets the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor.” Yan Zhaoge cupped his hands and saluted within the thunderous world’s empty void.

  Although the person had yet to present himself, his identity was already unmistakable.

  One of the Four Imperials of Daoism, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor.

  He controlled the transition of the four weathers and could summon storms at will. He could command the spirits of electricity and could even control the fate of others. He was the Lord of Immortal Thunder.

  As such, he was also referred to as the Lord of All Thunder Sect Master Thunderbolt Gamma Reinforcement.

  “Jade Clear disciple – Feng Yunsheng, greets the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor.” Feng Yunsheng saluted to the void as well.

  Ling Qing also saluted respectfully, “Your highness.”

  Her personality had always been cold and weird, making it hard to see through her emotions. However, currently, she seemed to be acting very sincerely.

  She wasn’t like Jiang Shen, Chen Xuanzong, and Yan Xintang, who originated from the Three Clear Lineage.

  Before the Great Calamity, Ling Qing was already someone from the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace and had even received the lecture from the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor himself. Strictly speaking, he would be consider
ed as her half-master.

  Only, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor merely did so to pass the time. After the Great Calamity, when Ling Qing managed to survive, she returned to the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor to attend his lecture once more, deepening the bond between the two.

  When the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor parted ways with the North Star Emperor in terms of ideology, Ling Qing naturally stood by the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor’s side.

  Within the void, the queer thunder resounded once more, forming an incomprehensible musical note. And yet, it seemed so natural, as if it was describing heaven and earth’s ultimate reasoning.

  As the musical note slightly adjusted itself, Yan Zhaoge and the others started comprehending the meaning contained within.

  “Rise.” Hints of peacefulness leaked out from his domineering tone.

  “Your majesty, I shall take my leave for now,” said Ling Qing. The thunderous voice within the void said, “It’s fine; just stay here.”

  Ling Qing bowed and said, “Yes, your highness.”

  Then, she didn’t say anything else and quietly stood aside like a statue.

  Upon seeing this, Feng Yunsheng didn’t leave as well. She also stood quietly beside Yan Zhaoge.

  “Jian Shunhua truly does what she thinks is right for her. She risked her life for this brawl, and yet her life is now hanging by a thread.” The thunderous voice continued speaking within the void. He didn’t mention the Pill Hall, nor did he mention the matters related to the Sky beyond Skies or the Roving Jade Heavens. Instead, he first mentioned the Exalted Rahu Luminary – Jian Shunhua.

  Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng’s hearts suddenly clenched slightly.

  “Stealing the Doomsday Heavenly Devil’s authority, such bravery she possessed. It’s only natural for her to receive such a tribulation. Only, it made things harder for your peers.”

  Feng Yunsheng could vaguely feel that a pair of eyes were staring at her.

  Then, the thunderous voice continued, “I have a treasure that can prevent the permeation of the Nine Underworlds from prying on you. I’ll temporarily lend it to you.”