What the Resurrected Exalted Celestial was thinking about now was the current crisis.
But the old Patriarch knew that Luo Zheng was far too important in Sage Luo Xiao's plans. It was impossible to confine Luo Zheng to the universe.
Once a martial artist shouldered the Mandate of Heaven and became an Empyrean, there was no longer any possibility of jumping out of the universe!
Then Luo Zheng would lose the qualifications to enter the Realm of the Gods …
Now, in order to deal with the crisis of the saints, Luo Zheng had to shoulder the Mandate of Heaven, allowing Luo Zheng to become an Empyrean.
Not to mention whether or not this could really save the universe, even if Luo Zheng played a huge role and drove the saints back to the Great Pole Universe, that would only solve the current crisis!
The Sage Halls of the Realm of the Gods would never let Luo Xiao go.
Now, Mu Haiji was making trouble for the Great Pole Universe. There was no guarantee that in the future, there would be other Sages breaking through the Wall of Sighs and attacking the Great Pole Universe. This would be endless. Even if Luo Zheng had three heads and six arms, he still wouldn't be able to block the methods of the Sages.
Hearing the old Patriarch's words, the Resurrected Celestial fell silent.
Giving Luo Zheng the Mandate of Heaven was indeed a path that wouldn't work.
Once the Mandate of Heaven was shouldered, it would leave behind a brand. This brand would be deeply engraved into the soul, impossible to get rid of. One would also lose the qualifications to become a True Divinity.
"We will discuss this matter later!" The old Patriarch smiled.
Just as his voice fell, a voice floated up from not too far away. "I have a suggestion!"
"Lord Startail!"
"Lord Startail!"
"…"
Hearing that voice, the Empyreans also became respectful and reverent.
Not too far away, a white figure floated over. This old man wore a white robe and was untainted by even a speck of dust. It was as if the dust that approached him would automatically retreat. This was the only True Divinity of the Demi-Immortal Clan, Startail.
When Luo Zheng saw Startail, he bowed and called out, "Lord Startail."
When Luo Zheng first entered the Demi-Immortal Clan, he didn't understand their goal. He even had some suspicions in his heart and had a strong resistance towards them.
But now, when he saw Startail, there was a different thought in his mind.
This True God Xingwei … was Luo Xiao's disciple, his father's disciple!
If not for the presence of these Celestial Venerables, Luo Zheng really wanted to ask him what kind of person his father was.
Luo Zheng's impression of his father since he was a child had gradually become blurred over the years, but his father's stern voice still lingered in his ears.
A dignified Saint had transformed into an incarnation in his body, turning into a loving father to teach him.
Now, Luo Zheng had two completely different views of this "father". On the one hand, Luo Xiao was a high and mighty saint. On the other hand, he was a loving father with flesh and blood. Which one was his real father? Luo Zheng couldn't explain it clearly either …
Xingwei glanced at Luo Zheng and said, "Luo Zheng, do you still remember the Destined Crown from back then?"
"The Crown of Destiny …"
Upon hearing Xingwei's words, Luo Zheng immediately nodded.
Back then, Luo Zheng had alarmed so many Celestial Venerables in the universe because of this Destined Crown.
However, he hadn't inherited the Destined Crown. After all, the lowest requirement to inherit the Destined Crown was to step into the realm of Sector Lords. At the time, Luo Zheng's realm hadn't been high enough.
"Sir Xingwei, you're talking about the Destined Crown!" The old patriarch's eyes lit up.
The Destined Crown in Luo Zheng's hands had been passed down from the previous evolution cycle. In other words, it was the 129th Destined Crown in the universe!
The Crown of Heaven's Will was still in Luo Zheng's immortal abode …
Xingwei nodded and said faintly, "When the previous evolution cycle was destroyed, a Celestial Venerate wanted to escape the great extinction of the universe. Just as he was about to fail and die, I saved his life and preserved his Destined Crown."
A Celestial Venerate's lifespan was limited. A long-lived Celestial Venerate could live up to 300 million years, but they still couldn't withstand the erosion of time and would eventually die one day.
Xingwei's goal in saving that Celestial Venerate was to preserve the Destined Crown. This crown was prepared for Luo Zheng!
"That Celestial Venerate's life! You saved him? "Luo Zheng was stunned.
Xingwei nodded.
When Luo Zheng had entered the Wheel of Samsara, he'd been rather curious.
The evolution cycle that occurred every 3.6 billion years was accompanied by the collapse of the Heavenly Dao and the extinction of all life …
From Celestial Venerates to mortals, no living being could escape.
Why had that Celestial Venerate survived by hiding in the Wheel of Samsara?
Refined Shenzi had also survived along with that Celestial Venerate. But because Refined Shenzi was a puppet, he couldn't be considered a living being. Thus, he had survived the previous cycle of the Heavenly Dao until now. But in the end, that Celestial Venerate had fallen into the Celestial Decay and perished.
"The Heavenly Dao that Destined Crown belonged to has already been shattered and reformed into the current Heavenly Dao. You can already bear the Destined Crown and won't be branded. It also won't affect you when you cross the Heavenly Dao in the future. There's no need to worry." Lord Xingwei smiled.
Hearing this, everyone present, including Luo Zheng, couldn't help but sigh. Luo Xiao's plan was extremely meticulous. This plan had likely started tens of billions of years ago and had taken into account almost every detail!
The only thing that had been miscalculated was when Mu Haiji attacked the Great Evolution Universe.
The time of the Sacred Race's invasion had been brought forward by nearly 300 years.
A few hundred years sounded like a lot of errors, but when compared to a span of tens of billions of years, it was already quite accurate!
Luo Zheng also revealed a deep interest in the Destined Crown. He smiled at Lord Xingwei and said, "Then I'll go and take the Destined Crown now!"
After thinking for a moment, Luo Zheng said to the Old Patriarch, "My friends are still in the Immortal Mansion. They aren't able to adapt to the origin energy pressure of the upper realms. Is there any way for them to adapt?"
The Old Patriarch nodded. "This is a trivial matter. Qianlan, go and help Luo Zheng …"
Then, Luo Zheng was led by Venerable Qianlan to the Immortal Mansion.
After waiting at the entrance of the Immortal Mansion for a while, a group of Demi-Immortal Clan martial artists flew over. The martial artist in the lead held a small purple and gold bottle in his hand.
The group of martial artists found it strange. The thing in the bottle was only for martial artists in the lower realms to adapt to the origin energy of the world. Why did they need to personally deliver it to the Empyrean?
Venerable Qianlan reached out and took the bottle, handing it to Luo Zheng. He said indifferently, "This bottle contains the Dust Cleansing Pill. The pressure of the world's origin energy requires martial artists to adapt to it. Our Demi-Immortal Clan is unable to change it. However, the Dust Cleansing Pill can neutralize the surrounding origin energy of the world. After eating this pill, they will be able to travel in the upper realms without hindrance for a period of time."
"How long will this Dust Cleansing Pill last?" Luo Zheng asked.
Venerable Qianlan smiled faintly. "This Dust Cleansing Pill is a high-grade pill. It should last for about 30 years …"
Luo Zheng thought to himself. It would already be good if this pill could last for dozens of hours. When he heard that it could last for 30 years, he was speechless.
As expected of a Demi-Immortal Clan, he took the Dust Cleansing Pill and stepped into the Immortal Mansion.
Luo Nian, Granny Yu, and many other people in the Cloud Hall had been waiting for a long time.
They had been cooped up in the Immortal Mansion for several years. Although the environment in the Immortal Mansion was good, it was still like a prison to them.
Luo Zheng took out the Dust Cleansing Pill and stuffed it into everyone's hands. After everyone swallowed it, Luo Zheng went into the Immortal Mansion and took out the Crown of Destiny.
The moment Luo Zheng's hand touched the Crown of Destiny, the entire Heavenly Dao shook slightly!
The Empyreans of the Demi-Immortal Clan were fine. They already knew that it was Luo Zheng who had touched the Crown of Destiny. However, the other Empyreans in the universe looked at the sky in surprise. The Heavenly Dao was shaking again …
Luo Zheng felt somewhat helpless about this shaking. The Crown of Destiny had a trace of connection with the Heavenly Dao. The slightest carelessness would cause it to shake endlessly.
After taking out the Crown of Destiny, Luo Zheng left the Immortal Mansion with Luo Nian and the others.
Luo Nian was bored to death in the Immortal Mansion. He could only use his innate talent to decipher the golden Sanskrit characters. However, he was only an 11-year-old child. He was full of curiosity about this world.
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