Chapter 1136 — The Heavenly Venerable's Legacy Manuscripts
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 2 of 3
During the middle and latter periods of the Dragon Han Era, the Heavenly Court ascended and departed the Primordial Realm. Dragon Han split apart, and the Celestial Star Lords and the Four Ancient God Emperors each left the Primordial Realm and the Heavenly Court, migrating to various places throughout the universe. The Four Cardinal Heavens were the domains of the Four Ancient God Emperors, while West Heaven, East Heaven, South Heaven, and North Heaven were ruled by the White Emperor, Azure Emperor, Vermilion Emperor, and Black Emperor. These four emperors were known as the Four Colored Great Emperors, their names distinguished by color. Unlike the Four Ancient God Emperors, they had risen from postcelestial lifeforms or demigods through cultivation.
The Four Emperors wielded power vast enough to shake the heavens, and each commanded four great heavenly palaces. The Yunluo Heavenly Palace was one of the four great heavenly palaces of West Heaven, a feudal lord under the White Emperor.
From the Dragon Han Era to the present, wars had raged without end.
The Four Colored Great Emperors had been replaced again and again, and whenever one died in battle, the Celestial Emperor would promote a powerhouse seated upon an Imperial Throne to take his place. The sole exception was the Black Emperor Yin Chaojin. Also called the Yin Son of Heaven, Yin Chaojin had remained firmly upon the throne of the Black Emperor, ruling North Heaven and founding the Nether Capital.
The territory guarded by the Yunluo Heavenly Palace was one part of West Heaven. Together with three other great heavenly domains, it made up what was known collectively as West Heaven. "For Eldest Senior Brother to hold twelve ancient gods in check by himself is truly remarkable.
" Shen Mu looked down upon the worlds of the Nine Provinces. The provinces were joined together, inhabited by many demigod races and postcelestial lifeforms.
Gazing into the distance, he saw killing intent soaring into the heavens and blood-light blazing into the sky. Battles raged throughout the Nine Provinces, with war breaking out everywhere. From here, he could see the ripples created by terrifying divine abilities, mushroom clouds rising slowly one after another amid dazzling divine radiance.
"The Nine Provinces and the Three Pillar Heavens all have ancient gods guarding them. Why is there still such chaos?
" Shen Mu asked. A white-haired god shook his head.
"The twelve ancient gods stationed here never concern themselves with worldly affairs. Why would they care about any of this?
When the villains below go to war, they even use flesh and blood to sacrifice to them.
Then the ancient gods descend and slaughter everyone in sight. " Shen Mu's brows drew together. "What became of the Yunluo Emperor's disciples? " "After the Yunluo Emperor was captured, they fled.
Most likely they have gone below to become monsters and fiends. I suspect some of those who looted the Yunluo Palace were them.
" An old god said, "Some people from the Heavenly Court came not long ago, also searching for them. They found nothing here, so they went below to continue the search.
They have yet to return. " Shen Mu waved a hand, dismissing them. Unable to bear the sight, Yan'er gave the gods some spirit pills to fill their stomachs. The few gods thanked her profusely and hurriedly ate.
Tears streamed down their faces.
"It has been so long since we tasted anything this delicious. For the past few years, we survived by chewing the bark and leaves of the palace trees.
Not long ago, those damned thieves came up here and carried away even the divine tree. After that, there was not even any bark left to eat. .
. " At the sorrowful remembrance, the old gods embraced one another and wept bitterly.