Chapter 422: Luck Stealing Skill, Heavenly Fate Trembles_2
When the first ray of Immortal Light touched the Divine Soul, Chu Zheng felt not pleasure, but an intense pain akin to a furnace.
Suddenly, he sensed something unusual; the long-dormant Luck Stealing Skill autonomously began to operate, absorbing the Immortal Dao Heavenly Destiny.
Noticing the operation of the Luck Stealing Skill, Chu Zheng inwardly thought something was amiss.
In the core of the Great Immortal Realm of the Immortal Dao, to devour the Immortal Dao Heavenly Destiny, even the Martial Ancestor might not be able to leave.
But at this moment, he had no time to be distracted by other matters, and couldn't even stop it.
The Primordial Spirit seemed to be undergoing refinement by Immortal Flame, nearly melting.
The Yang God's surface emitted a brilliant golden glow, gradually transforming into a blazing white, while the Yin God emitted black light, instantly becoming shapeless.
A moment later, the Spirit Platform was melted by Immortal Light, with the Primordial Spirit seated above the Sea of Consciousness, transformed into two streams of black and white flowing fire, constantly colliding and interweaving.
Under the continuous scour of the Immortal Dao Heavenly Destiny, the Yin Yang Primordial Spirit within him began to gradually fuse, becoming one.
A vast amount of Immortal Dao cultivation insights flooded his mind, previously blocked parts suddenly connected.
Immortal Light enveloped Chu Zheng's body, burning intensely.
On the ruins of the Spirit Platform, the Primordial Spirit completely fused and reformed, suffused with chaotic light; the quality of the Divine Soul underwent a fundamental change, becoming as clear as Immortal Jade Glaze, exceptionally transparent, with all impurities washed away.
Under the dramatic changes in the Primordial Spirit, the Ancestor Blood within Chu Zheng also experienced intense reactions; his entire body's Root Bone, limbs, and bones underwent a shocking transformation, transforming toward a pure Immortal Body.
Chu Zheng awakened, wanting to forcibly stop the Luck Stealing Skill.
Yet it had no effect whatsoever.
The Luck Stealing Skill still operated frantically, swallowing sea and drinking vast amounts, devouring the Heavenly Destiny of the Immortal Dao.
As the Heavenly Destiny around him deepened, various anomalies appeared in the surrounding world.
Above clouds of ten thousand fathoms, Heavenly Dew formed by Immortal Qi poured down like a torrential rain, tearing apart the dark sky's curtain and pouring down.
The earth within a radius of ten thousand miles surged with layers of earth waves; crystalline Strange Grass sprouted from the ground, fiercely growing toward the direction of Chu Zheng.
Many cultivators bathed in Heavenly Dew experienced rapid growth in cultivation, with countless breaking through the realm on the spot.
One person gained enlightenment; these cultivators benefited by association, receiving great advantages.
Boom——
Across the sky, a sudden bolt of blood lightning flashed.
The violent loss of Immortal Dao Heavenly Destiny awakened the Heavenly Dao True Spirit.
The Heavenly Destiny True Spirit revived, crimson thunder exploded one after another, attempting to forcibly sever the Heavenly Destiny converging toward Chu Zheng but to no avail.
Chu Zheng was also an Immortal Dao Cultivator, similarly under the protection of the Immortal Dao Heavenly Destiny.
At the moment of the Heavenly Destiny's anomaly, the entire Great Immortal Realm fell into turmoil.
In the Upper Realm, all True Immortals, Immortal Venerables, Immortal Kings, as well as Immortal Monarchs, Immortal Emperors, and even Immortal Ancestors were summoned by the Heavenly Destiny.
The Immortal Dao's Heavenly Destiny was rapidly dissipating, and the Immortal Dao's Heavenly Destiny True Spirit was calling for help.
Boom——
Numerous rifts appeared across the sky, as if in a cataclysm, figures emerged one after another.
From the rifts in the sky, what shone through was not blazing sunlight and starlight, but solidified space-time.
The entire world was completely frozen, and the descending Heavenly Dew stopped in mid-air.
Chu Zheng slowly opened his eyes, surveyed all directions, and his heart sank to the bottom.
The first to arrive at the scene were those at least at the realm of Immortal Monarch; he saw no less than ten Immortal Emperors walking into the Space-time Domain.
The anomaly of the Luck Stealing Skill truly exceeded his expectations; he had never imagined that this time in the Great Immortal Realm, he would create such a massive problem.
In just this short period, the amount of Heavenly Destiny absorbed by the Luck Stealing Skill was beyond calculation for him.
Today, it seems difficult to resolve peacefully.
As numerous figures appeared, many spectating cultivators prostrated to the ground, not daring to raise their heads, hearts pounding like drums.
Just a casual glance revealed the legendary Immortal Path Emperor to them.
Most of these powerful beings in the sky were ones they had no chance to encounter in their lifetime, now all drawn by Chu Zheng's anomaly.
Liu Yunfeng with his forehead against the ground, feelings increasingly complex.
Chu Zheng was just twenty years older than him, yet both their cultivation, identity, and status were worlds apart.
If nothing unexpected happens, he may never match his prowess in this lifetime.
However, from another perspective, even without receiving the Heavenly Destiny baptism, it was merely because he was second to Chu Zheng.
Losing to Chu Zheng was no disgrace.
This second position perhaps is more impressive than previous Immortal Crossing List's number ones.
Moonlight Immortal Ancestor quickly walked out from the void, standing atop the Nine Heavens, after scanning all directions, she raised her hand and tore open the void, sending Chu Zheng to the Upper Realm, her tone slightly heavy:
"I will report this matter to the Immortal Ancestor for judgment, you all may leave."
Before her words fell, her figure vanished without a trace.
Upon hearing, the numerous Immortal Monarchs and Immortal Emperors did not linger much longer, turning and dispersing one after another.
Suddenly, an Immortal Emperor standing on a red lotus slowly raised his hand, taking the Immortal Crossing List from the ground into his hand, glanced at it, then lowered his head to overlook all directions:
"Where is Liu Yunfeng?"
Liu Yunfeng heard and nervously rose, greeting as he spoke: "This humble one is Liu Yunfeng, of the Liu Family, greeting esteemed senior."
Without knowing his cultivation, he could only address him as senior.
"I am Chi Ming, with your cultivation, you should have been to the Upper Realm, perhaps heard my name, I intend to accept you as my direct disciple, willing to join my sect?"
Liu Yunfeng's heart thundered, nearly falling into a daze.
Chi Ming, Deputy Director of the Punishment Authority, already stepped into the Perfection Realm of Immortal Emperor, a Great Immortal Emperor!
Coming to his senses, he dared not neglect, kneeling to pay great respect:
"Junior is willing!"
At this moment, the excitement in his heart was indescribable.
First on the Immortal Crossing List occurs once every two hundred years, but those truly entering the Immortal Emperor's sight are rare.
Even if cultivation is achieved, who knows how many trials must be endured to stand out among numerous True Immortals.
Now, due to Chu Zheng, he prematurely entered the sight of numerous powerful figures, even being accepted by a Great Immortal Emperor as a direct disciple, which is an enviable great opportunity.
For a moment, regarding Chu Zheng, Liu Yunfeng couldn't help but feel some gratitude.
Receiving the Heavenly Destiny baptism is still somewhat inferior compared to becoming a direct disciple of an Immortal Emperor.
Moreover, this opportunity, fundamentally, did not belong to him but was meant for the most promising Immortal Dao new talent within these two hundred years.
Chu Zheng, is the one.
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Upper Realm.
Inside the Immortal Palace.
Chu Zheng sat cross-legged on the ground, the surrounding void was completely sealed, thoroughly suppressing him, unable to move a finger.
Not far away, Immortal Ancestor and Moonlight Immortal Ancestor sat facing each other, both with solemn expressions.
"Just now, at least a tenth of Heavenly Destiny was stirred, plunged into chaos, nearly a sixth of it completely disappeared."
The Immortal Ancestor furrowed his brow, heart disorderly; Heavenly Destiny is fundamental, yet now he doesn't know how it vanished.
"Heavenly Destiny disappeared?! Where to?"
Moonlight Immortal Ancestor was also shocked; a sixth of a tenth of Heavenly Destiny, translating, means nearly a third of an Ancestral Realm; this loss is quite heavy.
"According to the indication from the Heavenly Dao True Spirit, it was swallowed by Chu Zheng."
Immortal Ancestor's eyes were filled with doubt, speaking in a low voice: "But on Chu Zheng's body, there's absolutely no trace of Heavenly Destiny present."
If this part of Heavenly Destiny was truly absorbed by Chu Zheng as the Heavenly Dao True Spirit said, it's too dangerous.
The Immortal Ancestor pondered for a while, then said slowly: "I think it's best to execute Chu Zheng now."
"No!"
Moonlight Immortal Ancestor immediately shook her head:
"Did any Ancestral Realm get affected and result in a decline in realm?"
Not waiting for the Immortal Ancestor's reply, she continued speaking:
"Since no, then the impact is not significant; even if these Heavenly Destiny were indeed devoured by Chu Zheng, he has an opportunity to devour the Heavenly Destiny of other Taoist Orthodoxy; he is now our Immortal Dao's cultivator, recognized by the Heavenly Destiny True Spirit, isn't this a good thing for our Immortal Dao?"
"I just fear you might foster another Ancestral Dao and suffer repercussions today." The Immortal Ancestor sighed deeply.
"If that day truly comes, I'll go into martyrdom first."
Moonlight Immortal Ancestor showed no hesitation: "Is my life as guarantor enough?"
"For one Chu Zheng, you are willing to bet your life?" Immortal Ancestor furrowed his brow slightly: "Is there such need?"
"I am merely gambling on a possibility."
Moonlight Immortal Ancestor shook her head slightly, with an indifferent expression:
"The Immortal Dao is not necessarily the correct path; I am just trying multiple possibilities; Chu Zheng seems the most hopeful now."