Chapter 539: Ten Thousand Years of Slumber, the Lifespan Limit of the Heavenly Mandate Bearer
Hearing Huafeng’s words, Chen Changsheng nodded with satisfaction and said, “It’s good that you can understand this reason.”
“The Emperor Huangtian and the others have never allowed me to know what exists outside the Crimson Realm. You wouldn’t have the same attitude, would you?”
In response, Huafeng smiled faintly and said, “They are they, I am I.”
“They do not wish for you to be harmed, while I wish to battle alongside you.”
“Hahaha!”
“That’s the Huafeng I know. Go back; when the time comes, I will find you.”
“How long do I need to wait?”
“A bit over ten thousand years.”
“No problem.”
After saying that, Huafeng turned around and flew away.
“Wait!”
Chen Changsheng suddenly stopped Huafeng.
“Is there something else, sir?”
“You are now the Heavenly Mandate Bearer. There is something I would like to ask you.”
“How long can someone with your strength live?”
Facing this question, Huafeng pondered for a moment and said, “Without the Heavenly Mandate being stripped away, my lifespan will not exceed one hundred thousand years.”
“Why is that?”
“The reason the Heavenly Mandate Bearer is called the strongest in the world is that ‘Heavenly Mandate’ continually makes the bearer stronger.”
“Such a transformation is something no living being can endure.”
“I see, no wonder most previous Heavenly Mandate Bearers have chosen to strip away their Heavenly Mandate.”
“And what about those who are not Heavenly Mandate Bearers?”
In response, Huafeng thought for a moment and said, “According to the current cultivation system, the lifespan of someone in the Immortal Sovereign Realm will not exceed ten thousand years.”
“For those below the Ninth Rank of the Immortal King Realm, their lifespan will not exceed fifty thousand years. For those above the Ninth Rank of the Immortal King Realm, it varies, and specifics depend on the individual.”
“But the upper limit of lifespan will not exceed one hundred fifty thousand years. If they can break through to the Ninth Rank of Immortal King on their own, then their lifespan should reach one hundred fifty thousand years.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng narrowed his eyes.
“To break through the Ninth Rank of Immortal King without relying on the Heavenly Mandate?”
“I used to think it was impossible, but later I found that some people have done it.”
“Who?”
“Among those who appeared in the Eight Desolates, I am familiar with the Sword God, the Supreme Saint, and the Emperor Huangtian.”
“Both the Emperor Huangtian and the Supreme Saint have descended to the Eight Desolates as phantoms. At that time, I felt their strength through the Heavenly Path.”
“The Supreme Saint did not bear the Heavenly Mandate, so logically, his strength should not exceed the Ninth Rank of Immortal King.”
“However, according to my perceptions, the Supreme Saint’s strength far exceeds that of a Heavenly Mandate Bearer. At least when I had just become a Heavenly Mandate Bearer, I was not confident I could win against him.”
“What about the Emperor Huangtian?”
“The Emperor Huangtian is even more terrifying. He sensed my gaze, but out of consideration for you, he did not blame me and instead conveyed some insights to me.”
“I also observed the sword strike where the Sword God killed Zhu Long through the Heavenly Path.”
“Although it was only for a brief moment, I clearly felt that this strike possessed the power to surpass the Emperor Huangtian.”
“If it weren’t for that, it would not have been so easily able to k*ll Zhu Long.”
At this point, Huafeng hesitated for a moment and said, “Sir, the numbers I mentioned earlier are the maximum limits.”
“How long one can live varies by individual. Even the Emperor Huangtian may not necessarily reach one hundred fifty thousand years. Do you understand what I mean?”
“I understand.”
“So if they live like those in the Forbidden Ground, how long can they live?”
“This is impossible to speculate, but if they are willing to live like those in the Forbidden Ground at any cost, then the time should start from a million years.”
“Moreover, given their realm, even if their lifespan is nearing its end, sustaining life for a period should not be an issue.”
“Excluding a state like the Sword God’s, where the oil is exhausted and the lamp is dry.”
“What does it mean to sustain life for a while?”
Facing this question, Huafeng first looked puzzled, then suddenly enlightened, and finally wore a bitter smile.
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To verify his suspicions, Huafeng tentatively asked, “Does Xiancha never feel close to the end of his lifespan?”
“No.”
“Xiancha is really enviable.”
“Now that you know my secret, do you feel the urge to capture me for research?”
“Huafeng has long been fearless of d*ath. If dying because of this small matter puts Xiancha in danger, then Huafeng would rather not live.”
“Now I somewhat understand why the Emperor Huangtian and the others do not allow Xiancha to take risks.”
“Because as long as Xiancha is alive, everything we do will have someone to witness it.”
“Xiancha, right now Huafeng does not want to take you out. Is it too late to regret?”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng chuckled, “It’s too late. A gentleman’s word is worth a thousand gold; once you promise me, no one can go back on it.”
“But rest assured, my outing is for other matters and differs from your goals.”
“Really?”
“If I wanted to fight alongside them, I would have left long ago. They cannot stop me.”
“That’s good, or else Huafeng would become a sinner for eternity.”
“Go on, be a good Phoenix Emperor. Ten thousand years later, we will say goodbye to this Crimson Realm.”
Chen Changsheng waved his hand, signaling Huafeng to leave as the small courtyard in Dragon Tiger Mountain returned to tranquility.
Time flowed, and after several hundred years of cohabitation, the Eight Desolates and Nine Domains finally found a suitable method for coexisting.
On an ordinary day, Chen Changsheng left the small courtyard and vanished along with Bai Ze, who was active in the Eight Desolates and Nine Domains.
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Qiongqi Tomb.
“Little Black, there should be no one able to find this place now.”
Looking around at the environment, Chen Changsheng instinctively asked.
In response, Bai Ze said, “After a thousand years, you have been constantly changing the location of Qiongqi Tomb. If it were found, that would truly be a ghost story.”
“How long do you plan to slumber this time?”
“Ten thousand years.”
“That’s quite a long time?”
“Yes.”
“Then won’t you communicate with the others?”
“No need. In ten thousand years, they will probably still be alive. Besides, after I wake up this time, I will have to go on a long trip.”
“I fear that if I meet too many people, I won’t want to leave.”
Hearing this, Bai Ze smacked his lips and said, “It’s up to you. You handle your feelings as you wish.”
“By the way, where did you bury Zhang Bairen’s tomb? Why have I not been able to find it all this time?”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng glanced at Bai Ze and said, “I advise you not to have designs on Zhang Bairen’s grave.”
“Why? He is dead; what is the point of burying so many good things underground?”
“Because I suspect Zhang Bairen is not truly dead.”
“What!” Bai Ze widened his eyes and exclaimed, “In that case, he hasn’t fully died?”
“Of course, he is dead; however, whether he will resurrect is uncertain.”
“Someone like me is still seeking to attain immortality, let alone Zhang Bairen.”
“When I created his tomb, he always made some special requests, which made me suspicious.”
“Not long ago, I uncovered some clues, so I suspect he might come back to life.”
After saying this, Chen Changsheng lay down in the stone coffin.
“Little Black, I know you definitely have means to find that place, but I advise you not to do so.”
“Zhang Bairen may have left other contingencies there. If you go, you may lose your life.”
“I understand; go on and sleep. Stop talking so much.”
Bai Ze complained as he took out the Longevity bl**d Stone and sealed himself within.
Finally glancing at Chen Changsheng in the coffin, Bai Ze said, “See you in ten thousand years!”
“Okay, see you in ten thousand years!”
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