[Your family has captured three immortals over the years.]
[Sacred Candle: The Candlelight Immortal feeds on hope.
It gives living beings hope, but when that hope reaches its end, everything turns to bubbles. Captured personally by Li Yaoqing within the Blood Moon.]
[Life-Cherishing Immortal: An ancient immortal in the mortal realm, particularly values its own life.
The long passage of time is its most delicious food; it feeds on years. Unfortunately, every time it awakens, it is killed within a mere century.]
[Peacekeeper: An immortal who guards the peace and safety of living beings.
Feeding on the faith derived from the incense and candles of mortals. However, it often only guards its own peace.]
Inside the seal, an old man with a flame burning atop his head was the Sacred Candle.
This immortal was the most well-behaved, yet simultaneously the most restless. His face was full of kindness, but even Lu Niang said this old man was entirely full of schemes.
The Life-Cherishing Immortal was a young man who curled up in a corner while angrily shouting curses outward.
This immortal was fierce in appearance but cowardly at heart.
It was no wonder he never lived long; his mouth was full of threats, but his very bones were filled with the fear of being killed and falling into oblivion.
As for the Peacekeeper.
She was a female immortal, dressed in a white skirt, bearing the posture of one making a wish.
Just a single glance at her made one feel the irritation in their heart soothe, as if being near this immortal brought absolute peace of mind.
These three were doing rather poorly, having been marginalized within the Blood Moon.
Li Wei looked at Li Xinjue standing in front of the seals.
The Immortal in the Mirror, Shenyin, appeared inside his body, offering Li Xinjue an alluring, seductive smile.
"Coexisting with us is the most foolish method.
We have existed in the world for countless eons. It only takes a few short years for living beings to merge with everything of ours. But we do not die.
Across the long passage of time, there will always be a moment when we seize everything of yours."
"Even if you become Great Emperors, you still cannot break free.
I suggest that your clansmen never coexist with immortals. This is my sincere advice to you, as a friend of many years."
Li Xinjue remained silent.
...
[Year 1060]
[Your descendant Li Changsheng managed to meet Murong Xiaoyao, the emperor of the Auric Empire. Murong Xiaoyao rejected Li Changsheng's plea for help.]
Inside the palace of the Auric Empire.
Murong Xiaoyao sat upon the dragon throne. Unlike the aged Human Emperor, Murong Xiaoyao bore the appearance of a handsome young man.
Even without wearing luxurious garments—clad only in a thin white robe—he still exuded an overwhelming, noble aura.
He looked down at Li Changsheng, a look of pity visible in his eyes.
"The Cultivation Alliance Nations are the true enemy of our Auric Empire."
Li Changsheng replied without hesitation,
"Your Majesty, the immortals beneath the Blood Moon threaten all living beings in the world.
I believe this is your opportunity. If our Southern Frontier, the Wu Tribe, the Demon Race, and Fourth Prince Yu unite, I am certain the immortals within the Blood Moon can be destroyed!"
"The Imperial Dynasty has already rotted; Your Majesty might be able to take a step further."
"Furthermore, the entities within the Blood Moon are incomparably greedy; they will not stop expanding.
My family has already discovered that their goal is to assimilate the entire world. The Auric Empire is also under threat."
But Murong Xiaoyao still shook his head. "Step down. I will not consider it."
Li Changsheng exhaled a long breath and waved his hand at Li Changyao, who still wanted to offer further advice, signaling her to escort him out of the palace.
"Brother," Li Changyao gnashed her teeth.
"This is already our third time coming to see him. He's truly gone mad, just as crazy as that madwoman in the Imperial Dynasty!
These people act as if the Blood Moon has never existed, completely blind to the threat of the Blood Moon and the ambitions of the immortals!"
Li Changsheng's brows furrowed tightly in silence.
"Brother, let's go to the Cultivation Alliance Nations, or the Wu Tribe. If all else fails, we'll spread rumors just like before and pressure them!" Li Changyao clenched her fists tightly.
While Li Changsheng was still deep in thought, the Immortal Infant in his arms suddenly let out a mocking laugh.
"What are you laughing at?" Li Changsheng looked down at the Immortal Infant's bizarre expression.
The Immortal Infant scoffed, "I'm laughing at your stupidity! Don't you possess the Human Emperor's Eye? Do you dare to see what exactly Murong Xiaoyao is?"
Li Changsheng's eyes narrowed sharply, but he didn't dare to use the Human Emperor's Eye to peer inside the palace.
There were numerous experts within the Auric Empire; if he dared to use Spiritual power, he feared he would be captured the very next second.
But even so.
Li Changsheng could still guess the Immortal Infant's meaning. "Are you saying... inside there is a..."
"Half-immortal!"
The Immortal Infant snorted heavily from its nose, bearing a thoroughly furious expression.
"I remember It. Two lifetimes ago, It was nothing more than the most ordinary of immortals.
Boy, I will establish a pact with you and give you my immortal power! It has already discovered me and thought I didn't recognize It, enjoying the feeling of looking down on me.
You help me grow stronger, and I will tear It to pieces with my teeth!"
"Brother..."
Li Changyao's eyes widened, staring at the grand hall in sheer disbelief.
No one knew exactly how long Murong Xiaoyao had lived. They only knew that the Auric Empire had always had only one emperor!
"Are we... are we still going to ask for help?"
"Ask my ass!"
Li Changsheng practically growled in a low voice. "Let's go, to the Cultivation Alliance Nations!"