Perfect World: Dream of the Immortal Era

Vast skies stretch over the frontier, with the Primal Imperial City standing majestically.

Wang Heng emerged from the grand hall, his face etched with astonishment. He never anticipated that the Immortal King Stone would refer to as "the one with no end" would be Wuzhong.

At the prestigious Heavenly Talents Gathering held in the Zizhu Forest of the South Sea, he had heard rumors that the Immortal King Wuzhong ventured into the vast and uninhabited territories of the Immortal Realm and vanished for many years without a trace. It wasn't until the recent border conflict, when Fairy Huayun used special means to send him a message, that he returned.

Would the Immortal King Wuzhong head back to those uninhabited regions when venturing to the Immortal Realm again? Would he simply drop him off at the Immortal Realm for training, or perhaps take him under his wing?

Wang Heng pondered silently to himself.

Suddenly, a gust of wind howled past as the Black King arrived, towering like a massive mountain before Wang Heng.

"Black King?"

This creature was a black dog, possessing true immortal cultivation, always accompanying the Immortal King Wuzhong. Originally, it might have had no exceptional qualities, quite ordinary in fact, but as the dog of an invincible Immortal King, ordinary traits transformed into extraordinary powers.

"Kid, there were only the illustrious Master Wuzhong and the Seven Kings in the hall. After you were called in for a short while, you seemed distracted when you came out. Did they perhaps discuss matters related to you?"

Wang Heng glanced at the sturdy large black dog, feeling no need to hide the truth, he nodded frankly.

"I won't keep it from you, Black King Senior, the esteemed Immortal King Shi entrusted me to Master Wuzhong, asking him to take me along when traveling to the Immortal Realm."

"What? You're going to the Immortal Realm? And you're traveling with us?" These words stunned the Black King, yet swiftly, a contented grin spread across its face.

"Excellent, excellent. Accompanying us ensures you'll feast well, drink lavishly, and progress smoothly in your cultivation."

Wang Heng was speechless, sensing that the black dog's intentions might not purely be about wine and food, given how its gaze kept fixed on his skull.

"Ahem, Black King Senior, what exactly are you staring at?"

The black dog snapped out of it, swallowed the saliva barely escaping the corner of its mouth, and kindly explained, "Nothing much. I was merely contemplating the celestial creatures that roam freely in a certain Immortal King's backyard in the Immortal Realm. You wouldn't believe, the meat of those celestial birds is said to be the finest across all worlds. Just a taste makes one feel as though they'd ascend with the winds."

"Truly? Could it be that Black King Senior has tasted it before?"

"Of course! The place we are heading to is precisely that Immortal King's estate. You'll see soon enough." The Black King chuckled mischievously, drool once again slipping down inadvertently.

Wang Heng remained skeptical, doubting if the Black King had ever truly tasted such divine fowl. How could the celestial birds raised by an Immortal King ever become mere dishes? It seemed the Black King endlessly yearned for them instead.

At this moment, Immortal King Wuzhong also stepped out of the grand hall, accompanied by the seven mighty Kings who escorted him to the door.

"Fellow Daoist Wuzhong, I entrust Wang Heng to your care."

Amidst the chaotic energy, Immortal King Wuzhong nodded slightly, agreeing.

Afterward, the Seven Kings each individually instructed Wang Heng about their respective enemies in the Immortal Domain, reminding him to be mindful of his own safety.

Wang Heng responded to each in turn. Although he hadn't joined them or their lineage in receiving titles, becoming a part of the honored tribes, the fact that the Seven Kings were willing to safeguard his path was a significant karmic debt, one to be repaid in the future.

With the farewells complete, Wang Heng set out with Wuzhong and Black King.

Turning back, he watched the magnificent Primordial Imperial City shrink swiftly until it vanished from sight, leaving only the shifting of stars.

The speed of an Immortal King's flight was extraordinary, traversing realms with each step was hardly an exaggeration.

Wang Heng merely felt a flash of light before finding himself in an unfamiliar land.

The Great Dao of the heavens and earth there seemed odd to him, lacking the completeness and vastness of the Primordial Realm, instead exuding a sense of desolation and decay.

Noticing the peculiar expression on Wang Heng's face, Black King grinned and asked, "What's wrong, is this your first time leaving the Primordial Realm?"

"Yes, it is indeed my first time," Wang Heng nodded.

"This place is a very famous ancient battlefield, where the heavens quaked and the earth shattered, and the sun and moon lost their light. Heavenly stars were stained crimson, and even Immortal Kings lost their lives here.

That was epochs ago, during a great war between the Immortal Domain and the alien realm, involving a multitude of top-tier experts.

Eventually, Immortal Kings shed blood, and immortal monarchs perished. Both realms found the losses too great to bear, leading to a truce."

"I heard from my father about the Western Heaven Gate in the Immortal Domain, a place of countless battles, its history resembling what the elder described. However, the Western Heaven Gate has been sealed for many ages and hasn't opened for eons," Wang Heng replied.

"The Western Heaven Gate of the Immortal Domain? It has indeed been sealed for several epochs. That battlefield is ancient, and only Immortal Kings know the true events of that time.

But this place isn’t the Western Heaven Gate; it’s the Gate of Chaos, named for its proximity to the territory of a supreme Immortal King." Upon mentioning the supreme Immortal King, Black King's expression grew serious.

"Gate of Chaos?"

Wang Heng recalled the Immortal Kings related to the word "Chaos" in the Immortal Domain, concluding that only the Hunyuan Immortal King fit the description.

"Is the elder referring to the Hunyuan Immortal King?"

"Precisely. Our destination is the residence of this Immortal King," Black King said, reverently looking towards the towering silhouette ahead, "Immortal King, let’s bring him along as well. This lad is quite intriguing."

Wang Heng heard the words and also glanced towards Immortal King Wuzhong. Whether or not he could accompany them to the residence of Hunyuan Immortal King depended on Wuzhong's decision. After all, the Seven Kings only instructed Wuzhong to bring him to the Immortal Domain. Once there, where Wang Heng would go was beyond Wuzhong's responsibility.

Upon hearing the Black King's words, the majestic man within the chaotic energy did not turn around nor hesitate, he simply nodded slightly, agreeing to take Wang Heng along.

Witnessing this, the Black King turned back, smilingly saying to Wang Heng, "Boy, you're in luck now. The residence of Hunyuan Immortal King is a good place, filled with treasures enough to dazzle you."

Wang Heng secretly rolled his eyes. Lots of treasures are useless if you can't get your hands on them.

The residence of an Immortal King is a heavily-guarded place. Who would dare to cause trouble there?

"This trip won't be smooth sailing. Whether you choose to go or not is up to you. Also, Little Black, don't act rashly. If you provoke Hunyuan, it could be quite troublesome."

Immortal King Wuzhong spoke up, his voice ancient and soaked in the ripples of time.

Wang Heng's heart pounded. As a prominent figure, Wuzhong's words surely weren't baseless. Thus, the phrase "This trip won't be calm" implied that something significant was bound to happen. Could it be that Wuzhong would confront Hunyuan?

His mind raced as he considered this, eventually deciding to accompany Wuzhong and the Black King.

Hunyuan Immortal King was a preeminent figure in the Immortal Domain, having lived through extraordinarily long ages. His residence surely housed Dao books on the evolution of the Immortal Domain's system. If he could get a glimpse, it would be immensely beneficial.

Furthermore, the descendants of Hunyuan Immortal King would undeniably be powerful contenders for the strongest heirs in the Immortal Domain. This trip was a chance to encounter them firsthand.

"Wang Heng is willing to accompany Master Wuzhong and Senior Black King."

Upon hearing this, Wuzhong nodded, ceasing to speak.

Generally, he stayed with Immortal King Wuzhong, sharing feelings but not many words, for there was always an air of reverence when speaking to an Immortal King.

Now, with Wang Heng accompanying, the Black King opened up completely, chatting about everything.

When Wang Heng learned that the Black King intended to gather ten human pets in the immortality domain, his mouth twitched slightly, exactly as he had imagined. Whether in this life as the Black King or in later ones as the Little Paparazzo or Black Emperor, he always wanted to dominate others.

Were he not the child of an Immortal King, Wang Heng would've likely been among the Black King's prospective human pets.

"I can't casually act against true immortals in the Immortal Domain—it might cause trouble. For those below true immortals, I can't bully the weak, so collecting human pets relies on you."

"Me?"

"Yes, your cultivation level is low, so fighting others only counts as competition among geniuses. Just as long as you don't kill any Immortal King descendants, there's no need to worry too much. I'll pick the candidates, and you defeat them one by one. If they lose, they must become my human pets."

Wang Heng was speechless; he somehow became the Black King's enforcer for collecting human pets. However, inwardly, he didn't reject the suggestion; instead, he found a strange excitement.

Entering the Immortal Domain, my purpose is to stand out in this world and prove myself as an Immortal King.

In the immortal realm, without backing, or even if your backing isn't present, if you end up in a fight with someone who's shameless enough to call for backup, it’s akin to battling the small fry only for the big fish to show up later. It's exceedingly troublesome. However, with Immortal King Wuzhong as support, Wang Heng can now freely spread his wings and fight as he pleases.

“Alright, I can help Senior Black King collect human pets, but I have one condition.”

“Oh? What condition? If it's too outrageous, I won't be able to agree.” The Black King narrowed his eyes, speaking cautiously.

“It's not outrageous. I just want to taste the celestial bird Senior Black King mentioned earlier.”

At the mention of celestial birds, the Black King quickly glanced at Immortal King Wuzhong ahead. Noticing no reaction, he felt at ease.

“Kid, you’ve got guts. Those celestial birds are raised by the Hunyuan Immortal King, who cherishes them dearly. To set your sights on them is akin to courting death.”

“But, Senior just now…”

Before Wang Heng could finish, his mouth was covered by a pitch-black claw.

“Choose another condition. Lord Wuzhong goes to the Hunyuan Immortal King’s residence for important matters. We can't stir up trouble.”

“Alright, then I ask Senior Black King to negotiate with the cultivators of the Hunyuan Immortal King’s residence, so I can have a look at ancient texts related to the evolution of the immortal realm system. That should be fine, right?” Wang Heng stated, expressing his long-prepared request.

“Books related to the evolution of the immortal realm system?” The Black King looked at him suspiciously, scrutinizing him closely.

“Could it be... you wish to cultivate the immortal realm’s methods?”

“Yes, an alien realm curse nearly took my life. Though I survived by luck, the perfect Dao seed I previously merged with shattered.

The seed most suited for me has been destroyed. Pursuing the path of the Dao seed method is of little significance now. It’s better to follow the renowned immortal realm method.” Wang Heng shared his experience and plans.

“The immortal realm method is indeed good. However, it vastly differs from the primordial ancient world’s Dao seed method.

The Dao seed method has remained unchanged for eons. A cultivator's achievements largely depend on how they combine with the Dao seed, tapping into the power of the world's Dao, starting from the source.

But the immortal realm method is different. It emphasizes the individual and techniques, differing fundamentally from the Dao seed method. Moreover, the immortal realm method is built on a primitive system framework. With continuous innovations by practitioners, the method is ever-evolving, constantly paving new paths, and dominating contemporaries.

If you cultivate the immortal realm method with a desire for extraordinary achievements, you must possess exceptional talent and immense determination.”

“From the moment I decided to venture to the immortal realm, I was already prepared.” Wang Heng answered resolutely.

The Black King, seeing his resolve, knew Wang Heng had made up his mind. Since it concerned the important matter of his cultivation path in the immortal realm, it couldn’t be ignored.

“Alright, I agree to this condition. I hope those ancient texts aid you on your future path.”

“Then I must thank Senior Black King for his kind words.”

Wang Heng's face lit up with delight.

If he could truly peruse those ancient texts, it would be a tremendous boon to his practice of the Immortal Realm methods.

They soon arrived at their destination: the Gate to the Immortal Realm, standing majestically in the void. To the sides of the gate, expansive walls flickered in and out of sight.

Of course, this was only visible to the Immortal Kings Wuzhong and the Black King. Wang Heng's cultivation was too low to perceive the fortifications hidden in the void.

It wasn't until Immortal King Wuzhong intervened that a radiance of chaos suffused the skies, and an enormous bell appeared, resonating with thunderous chimes.

"Dong!"

The sound seemed to carry unparalleled power, reverberating outwards in waves from the bell.

In an instant, the Gate to the Immortal Realm was illuminated, transforming into lines that manifested in the void.

Before them stood towering stone gates, and under the bell's influence, endless patterns spread across the doors, awakening from their slumber as if molten iron were flowing.

Then, with a "boom," the stone gates burst into brilliance, emitting an immortal glow that revealed two large ancient characters.

These characters embodied the essence of the grand path, causing all worlds to quiver.

"Immortal Realm!"

Wang Heng softly uttered these words, his gaze fixated on the stone gates and the two ancient characters.

The once rustic stone gates, upon activation, shone with unmatched radiance, and the characters "Immortal Realm" on the gates were sacred and dazzling.

An intangible majesty emanated from them, deeply moving, unsettling one's very soul.

This was the Gate to the Immortal Realm, emitting a pure light akin to the very first light after creation, spanning eternity and leading to immortality.

Moreover, the gate bore countless inscriptions, revealing secrets of chaos, creation, and primordial mysteries.

It was as if a lengthy river of time unfurled, narrating the ancient and enduring history of the Immortal Realm.

As Wang Heng immersed himself in the grand aura of the Immortal Gate, voices of living beings emerged from it.

"Immortal King Wuzhong is here. Open the gates quickly."

Then, the two stone gates rumbled open, unveiling the vista beyond: mists of immortal energy, boundless and mysterious, as if an infinite immortal realm spread before them, captivating all who beheld it.

Immortal King Wuzhong stepped forward first, a chaotic bell above his head, subduing all around him.

"Kid, why are you still dawdling? It's time to go in," urged the Black King, pulling the somewhat dazed Wang Heng along.