Undying Life

Chapter 773: Heaven and Celestial Melodies

The Old Demon of Myriad Demons departed, and Zhong Shan stood at the gate of the Southern Heaven, deeply watching the silhouette of the Old Demon leaving!

It was as if he was digesting the words of the Old Demon. The world beyond the Grand Thousand World was even more perilous than Zhong Shan had imagined! The number one person in the world throughout the ages?

Zhong Shan didn't know how many descendants of immortals with inherited bloodlines existed, but he knew of a few: Bei Qingsi, Nian Youyou, Nan Batian, Hao Meili, and perhaps many more!

Of course, there was definitely that peerless powerhouse in the Grand Thousand World who closely resembled Bao'er.

"Zhong Shan," Tian Ling'er softly called out as she saw Zhong Shan lost in thought.

"I'm fine!" Zhong Shan shook his head at the women.

"Hmm!" Bao'er, holding Tian Ling'er, nodded. Bao'er knew Zhong Shan had important matters to attend to, and the time for marital affection would come after he handled all the affairs.

"Return to the Hall of Longevity!" Zhong Shan said.

"Yes!" In the imperial court, after receiving the mountain-shouting praises of the civil and military officials, Zhong Shan began handling the affairs of the imperial court. Many decrees and orders were issued as the Heavenly Dynasty advanced.

The next day's morning court.

"Report to the Emperor, outside the Southern Heaven Gate, an envoy from the Taishui Heavenly Dynasty requests an audience!" A guard entered the hall and respectfully bowed.

Taishui Heavenly Dynasty?

The entire court buzzed with discussion. The Taishui Heavenly Dynasty was the arch-enemy of the Great Zheng Heavenly Dynasty, and now they requested an audience?

"Who is the envoy?" Zhong Shan asked in a deep voice.

"Taishui Heavenly Dynasty's Blood God Duke, Wangchen!" The guard respectfully replied.

"Wangchen?" Zhong Shan raised an eyebrow.

In the grand hall, several key ministers suddenly looked at Zhong Shan. Wangchen?

Most officials were unaware of the relationship between Wangchen and Zhong Shan, but a few close ministers knew. Wangchen was Zhong Shan's adopted son, Zhong Shijiu, who had betrayed him!

This was a very sensitive person, and no one dared to mention him in front of Zhong Shan. Today, he came as an envoy from the Taishui Heavenly Dynasty?

Zhong Shan gently tapped his dragon throne. The ministers stood quietly.

Those who knew the inside story dared not speak, as Wangchen, though an envoy, had a complicated relationship with the Emperor, a matter to be decided personally by him.

"How many people came?" Zhong Shan asked.

"Eleven, led by Wangchen!" the guard quickly replied.

Zhong Shan closed his eyes, pondered, took a deep breath, and then opened his eyes, saying, "I am tired. Arrange for them to stay in the Cangwu Garden, and summon them to the court tomorrow morning!"

Tired? The Emperor tired?

But no one dared to intervene. The guard respectfully replied, "Yes!"

"Dismissed!"

The court officials left, and Zhong Shan did not leave the Hall of Longevity.

"Summon Zhong Tian!" Zhong Shan commanded.

"Yes!" An elderly eunuch immediately responded.

Soon, Zhong Tian was summoned.

"Father, that little beast Shijiu is here?" A cold glint flashed in Zhong Tian's eyes.

"They are staying in Cangwu Garden tonight," Zhong Shan said in a deep voice.

"Cangwu Garden? The courtyard where that little beast used to stay? Father!" Zhong Tian said with a hint of surprise.

"Go there tonight!" Zhong Shan commanded.

"Uh?" Zhong Tian was momentarily stunned.

In the Infernal Domain, the residence of the Tian family was on high alert this day. Each member of the Tian family held their swords, watching with a mix of fear and astonishment as sixteen individuals approached.

Among the sixteen, two stood out as the most esteemed, with the remaining fourteen revolving around them. Both wore elegant, wide robes—one in red, the other in green—exuding an air of grace. Each had long, flowing braids and a beautifully crafted sword at their waist.

The others either guarded these two or cleared the way for them, marching boldly towards the Tian family residence. The Tian family members surrounding them dared not attack; as the sixteen advanced, the Tian family retreated.

Finally, they halted at the main gate of the Tian family estate. Tian Xiaozi, leading the strongmen of the Tian family, stepped forward.

"Master, earlier Tian Lao tried to stop them, but that man defeated him with a single palm strike, leaving Tian Lao spitting blood and unable to move. It was him!" A Tian family disciple pointed fearfully at one of the men leading the way.

"Who are you? Why have you trespassed into our Tian family?" Tian Xiaozi asked sternly.

The two men in wide robes, encircled at the center, glanced at the massive plaque above the gate.

"Third Brother, there's another Tian family in this small thousand-world? Could it be that the traitors from our Tian family are setting up false leads here?" The man in green robes chuckled.

"This is the eighth small thousand-world we've searched. We should be getting close to the real one." The man in red robes shook his head.

"But the bloodlines of these people are not of our Tian family, nor do their souls bear our family's mark, let alone their fates!" The man in green frowned.

"No, we are in the right place!" The man in red took a deep breath and said.

"Oh?"

"I sense the aura of the 'Jingbo Pond.' There's no mistake; those traitors are in this small thousand-world!" The man in red closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, as if savoring the scent.

"Really?" The man in green's eyes lit up.

The man in red turned to Tian Xiaozi at the gate and said, "I am Tian Tang, from the Tian family of the Grand Thousand World. Inform your family master that I wish to see him!"

Tian Tang? Tian Xiaozi's pupils contracted. The Tian family of the Grand Thousand World?

After taking a deep look at the group, Tian Xiaozi said, "I am the family master, Tian Xiaozi! If you have something to say, say it!"

"You?" The man in green looked incredulous.

"Indeed!" Tian Xiaozi said solemnly.

"Hahaha, what a joke! You, the family master?" The man in green laughed loudly.

"I am the family master. If you have something to say, say it!" Tian Xiaozi repeated sternly.

"Get lost! I have no time to play with you. Call your real family master out!" The man in green shouted.

At his shout, the strongmen behind Tian Xiaozi drew their swords.

"Oh, trying to fight?" The man in green sneered.

Tian Xiaozi waved his hand, and the men reluctantly sheathed their swords.

At that moment, a deep voice echoed from within the Tian family estate.

"Esteemed guests, we welcome you. Family master, bring them to the Tian Vein Hall!" The voice instructed, causing Tian Tang to frown slightly and the others to look curious.

"Master, it's the Grand Elder's voice!" Tian Xiaozi nodded.

"Please, this way," Tian Xiaozi said.

"You're really the family master?" The man in green robes asked in surprise.

"Tianlai, let's go in," Tian Tang instructed the man in green robes.

The group followed Tian Xiaozi to the Tian Vein Hall.

Inside the Tian Vein Hall, Tian Chenzi waited patiently. Under Tian Tang's signal, the other fourteen did not enter the hall; only Tian Xiaozi, Tian Tang, and Tianlai entered.

Upon entering the hall, they saw Tian Chenzi.

"Great Elder," Tian Xiaozi greeted respectfully.

Tian Chenzi nodded.

"Not bad, you still have a trace of the Tian family's aura, though it has become very faint," Tianlai remarked.

"I am Tian Chenzi. May I know the purpose of your visit?" Tian Chenzi gestured for everyone to sit down.

Tian Tang and Tianlai sat down without hesitation.

"Are you the master of the Tian family?" Tian Tang asked Tian Chenzi.

"The affairs of the Tian family are complex, but—" Tian Chenzi began.

"Enough with the nonsense. Where is the Tian Order? Hand it over!" Tianlai demanded bluntly.

"I truly do not have the Tian Order," Tian Chenzi shook his head.

"Are you toying with us?" Tianlai's eyes grew cold.

"Tianlai, let Tian Chenzi finish," Tian Tang said.

"Very well," Tian Chenzi nodded deeply at Tian Tang, then continued, "Here's the situation: the Tian Order does exist, but it's not with our Yin World Tian family. The story goes like this." Tian Chenzi explained the detailed relations between the Tian families of the Yin and Yang worlds.

Listening to this complicated relationship, Tianlai frowned.

"So, the Tian Order is not in your possession? Then give me the Jingbo Pond!" Tianlai demanded directly.

"Sorry, the Jingbo Pond belongs to the Tian family. If you obtain the Tian Order and command me with it, I will gladly hand over the Jingbo Pond. For now, I cannot comply," Tian Chenzi shook his head.

"Hmph, still a tough nut to crack?" Tianlai sneered, standing up.

"Tianlai!" Tian Tang barked.

"Third Brother, what?"

"Show some respect!" Tian Tang reprimanded.

Tianlai looked at Tian Tang with a hint of confusion.

Ignoring Tianlai, Tian Tang turned to Tian Chenzi and said, "Very well, it's agreed then. When we obtain the Tian Order and the Jingbo Pond, I will petition the family to have your names added to the clan registry!"

"Thank you!" Tian Chenzi smiled.

"Hmm. Since you have just arrived in this small thousand-world, why not rest here for the night? Tomorrow, let the family master discuss the matters of this small thousand-world with you," Tian Chenzi suggested.

"Very well!" Tian Tang nodded after a deep look at Tian Chenzi.

"Escort our esteemed guests to the guest courtyard!" Tian Xiaozi immediately ordered.

"Yes!" Soon, a Tian family disciple led the sixteen people away from the Tian Vein Hall.

After everyone had left, Tian Xiaozi frowned and asked, "Great Elder, why did you—"

Tian Chenzi smiled faintly, "Tomorrow, explain the details of this small thousand-world to them. Don't conceal too much."

"Understood," Tian Xiaozi comprehended Tian Chenzi's intention.

In a room within the Tian family guest courtyard.

"Third Brother, why did you suddenly become so accommodating? That old man—"

"He is stronger than you," Tian Tang said gravely.

"How is that possible?"

"Tian Chenzi is a formidable person. Until we find the Tian Order, we must avoid falling out with them," Tian Tang said seriously.

"Alright, I understand," Tianlai conceded.