Chapter 154: The Immortal's Decree

The true decree, formally known as the True Immortal Decree, is not merely a magical treasure. Within it lies a fragment of the will of a transcendent being from the Immortal Realm, capable of manifesting a doppelgänger of such a powerful entity. Many of the universe's top forces reserve these decrees specifically to protect their young disciples—a rarity beyond compare.

The single character "Immortal" alone carries supreme and exalted significance.

The Scarlet Golden Crane Clan, the Wu Family, and many other upper-world factions now descended upon Earth all claim descent from deities, yet none dare claim to be descendants of immortals. This is because, in the grand cosmos, the Immortal Realm embodies a profound destiny. Many may boldly call themselves gods or venerable beings, but none dare assume the title of immortal without having truly reached that realm.

The destiny held by an immortal is weighty indeed. To claim the title of immortal or to assert lineage from immortal spirits without merit invites a backlash from fate itself.

The Wu Family and the Scarlet Golden Crane Clan are typical examples. Though they boast to Earth’s humans about the might of their respective traditions, they only claim to be gods or descendants of gods because their traditions lack the presence of immortals.

Even within the vast universe, an immortal ranks among the great powers.

Therefore, when the Sword Sect’s leader claimed possession of such a decree and announced its impending use, the heads of the Wu Family and the Scarlet Golden Crane Clan were stunned.

They did not doubt the Sword Sect’s possession of the decree, for their tradition was of the same echelon as their own, and their traditions, too, possessed such decrees.

However, these are the most precious of treasures, never to be brought to Earth, let alone used lightly.

Even the greatest powers within the Immortal Realm might possess only a handful of True Immortal Decrees, as even they must expend vital essence to forge one.

Second- and third-tier traditions are even less likely to possess such treasures, and if they do, they treat them as sacred relics, never employing them except in the direst circumstances.

Thus, the heads of the Wu Family and Scarlet Golden Crane Clan found it hard to believe that the Sword Sect’s leader would be willing to use the decree, and even harbored doubts about his actual ownership of it.

After all, those dispatched to Earth in search of opportunities are generally not highly esteemed within their upper-world traditions, holding only middling status and primarily serving as guardians for gifted disciples.

For instance, the Sword Sect’s leader is a ninth-rank War Emperor, who on Earth claims to be a sect leader but is at most a mid-level figure within his tradition.

Such a person claiming to wield a True Immortal Decree is hardly credible.

The Sword Sect’s leader was aware of his dubious credibility and explained, “I am not joking. The reason I possess this True Immortal Decree is that my tradition is determined to obtain the fragments of the Earth Immortal Realm. This decree is prepared for use in emergencies.”

The Scarlet Golden Crane Clan leader frowned. “So you intend to use it just like that? Against Gu Sha?”

“I have no choice,” the Sword Sect leader replied. “I know a bit more than you do. Gu Sha is very likely the child of fortune for this era on Earth. You cannot imagine how tricky such a child can be.

“Frankly, I regret having fought him head-on. But with his temperament, yielding won’t help, and now there is no room for compromise. So I must choose the most reliable method to deal with him.”

The Scarlet Golden Crane Clan leader said, “I know about children of fortune. Throughout the many star regions of the universe, such children appear from time to time. They are accompanied by great fortune and are very difficult to deal with.

“But even if Gu Sha is such a child, he is only a lowly child of fortune on Earth. Is he truly worth you using such a precious True Immortal Decree?”

The Sword Sect leader shook his head. “That is where your oversight lies. Do not forget, in ancient times Earth was the Immortal Realm, where a supreme power once established a tradition. Fragments of the Heavenly Book might still reside here. So if a child of fortune is born here, his fortune is not to be underestimated!

“I am cautious by nature. I have heard too many legends of children of fortune whose enemies acted inexplicably—they refused to crush them outright, instead giving them every chance to grow stronger, ultimately equipping and empowering them to their own detriment.”

The heads of the Wu Family and Scarlet Golden Crane Clan exchanged helpless smiles. Such tales are common throughout the universe.

“So,” the Sword Sect leader said, “since this is a deadly enmity, there is no room for delay. We must strike with the strongest means and crush him outright, to prevent further complications.”

The Wu Family head said gravely, “If you truly intend to use the decree, I am willing to offer full support.”

“I support this as well,” the Scarlet Golden Crane Clan leader added.

The Sword Sect leader said, “No other assistance is needed, just a large amount of resources to activate the decree.”

“Very well, I will personally mobilize resources to your sect immediately.”

“Count me in as well.”

...

Tianshui City.

Gu Sha once again activated his ability to foresee the future.

In the vision, Gu Sha first attacked the Scarlet Golden Crane Clan but found it empty.

The clan leader had taken a massive amount of resources to the Sword Sect. Gu Sha also learned from the clan’s senior members that the Sword Sect had summoned the True Immortal Decree.

Gu Sha immediately changed course and headed toward the Sword Sect.

However, he was a step too late.

The Sword Sect had already sacrificed vast resources and summoned the decree, manifesting a doppelgänger of a transcendent from the Immortal Realm on Earth.

Gu Sha engaged in fierce battle with this True Immortal doppelgänger.

Yet, the doppelgänger’s combat power far surpassed that of a Domain Lord, greatly exceeding Gu Sha’s current realm.

Still, Gu Sha managed to escape using the ancestral feather duster left by the founder of the Questioning Heaven Pavilion, obtained from Taihang Mountain. However, he was relentlessly pursued everywhere.

Then, during Gu Sha’s flight, Earth suddenly experienced massive disturbances. Terrible disasters erupted across many regions—earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions—turning the world upside down.

Several top-tier secluded paradises showed signs of manifesting into the mortal realm.

At the same time, a true grand battle erupted.

The Dark Tribe of the Tianyuan Realm, dormant for some time, launched a full-scale assault. Both humans and upper-world beings suffered countless casualties in this conflict.

...

After receiving this segment of memory, Gu Sha wasted no time and mounted his flying sword, heading straight for the Sword Sect.

The Sword Sect was built within a great mountain, which itself was originally a secluded paradise. The sect considered itself distinct from a mere family and therefore did not occupy city lands.

Today, the Sword Sect was bustling.

Many disciples were busy cleaning the sect plaza. The Sword Sect leader personally set up a solemn altar in the center, preparing numerous offerings.

In the middle stood a large cauldron, beneath which fierce flames blazed. A group of War Emperors were casting spells to activate the cauldron.

The Sword Sect leader stood before the altar and said gravely, “Elders, once the Scarlet Golden Crane Clan and Wu Family deliver the offerings, we shall begin the sacrifice.”

At that moment, two elderly men with white beards, seated cross-legged on cushions, simultaneously opened their eyes.

One, clad in a brown robe, said, “They arrived so quickly?”

These two elders were the Sword Sect’s Domain Lords.

The Sword Sect leader asked in puzzlement, “Uncles, who has come?”

“Gu Sha,” the brown-robed elder answered, waving his hand. “No need to panic. The two of us will first test his strength. Perhaps we won’t need to activate the True Immortal Decree after all.”

The other elder, dressed in a blue robe, said, “I really don’t believe it. What could Earth possibly produce...”

“Whoosh.”

At that instant, dense white threads appeared in the sky, piercing through the clouds as if wrapping a section of the heavens and earth, instantly enveloping the area.

Suddenly, the world trembled. The gates of the Sword Sect violently shook as a terrifying aura erupted, warping and distorting the surroundings.

Endless white threads flowed, emitting a faint radiance, as if chaos itself was being torn open. A few strands of white threads penetrated directly into the mouth of the elder in the blue robe.

“Ugh...”

The blue-robed elder spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. His body instantly shattered into pieces.

(End of chapter)