Chapter 159: The Origin of Kunlun

Within the memory vision, Gu Sha was unaware that Mount Kunlun was about to open. It was only during that cataclysm that he sensed numerous powerful auras. Grotto-heavens and blessed lands were emerging one after another, and from amidst the fierce battles within one such paradise, he learned of the opening of Mount Kunlun.

At the same time, he uncovered a profound truth: the cataclysm gripping Earth had been triggered precisely by the opening of Mount Kunlun.

The reason lay in the supreme and exceedingly precious secrets hidden within Mount Kunlun, making it Earth's most valuable grotto-heaven. Consequently, once Mount Kunlun opened, countless cultivators from the upper realms and experts from the Tianyuan Realm broke through the barriers to descend upon it.

However, the current Earth could only withstand practitioners up to the peak Realm Master level. As cultivators surpassing the Realm Master realm poured in uncontrollably, they caused massive, unpredictable natural disasters across the globe, while simultaneously erasing many blessed lands that were originally destined to manifest.

Previously, upper-realm cultivators and figures from the Tianyuan Realm had refrained from dispatching anyone above the Realm Master realm out of fear that their forcible descent would cause Mount Kunlun to vanish. Now that Mount Kunlun had appeared, they no longer needed to worry about this issue. As for whether the other blessed lands vanished or not, it was entirely irrelevant to them; their gaze was fixed solely on Mount Kunlun!

"Damn it, what kind of immense fortuitous encounter is actually hidden within this Mount Kunlun?" Gu Sha muttered in slight astonishment.

He immediately initiated foresight predictions several times, exploring Mount Kunlun from various angles. After securing a few opportunities in his visions, he stepped onto his flying sword and sped toward Mount Kunlun.

Mount Kunlun, also known as Kunlun Void, Kunlun Hill, or Jade Mountain, is hailed as the "Ancestor of All Mountains" in Longzhou mythological culture. It is a divine mountain of ancient myths, renowned as the premier fairy mountain in the world.

Countless legends shroud Mount Kunlun.

However, virtually all those myths were false. Based on the information Gu Sha had gathered since the resurgence of Earth's origin energy, no immortals from those myths had ever truly existed on Earth.

In Longzhou mythology, Mount Kunlun was the Daoist sanctuary of the Queen Mother of the West, the supreme female immortal. Yet, ever since the resurgence of origin energy, Gu Sha had not heard even a single word regarding the Queen Mother of the West.

He had, however, caught some information from cultivators hailing from the upper realms: many place names on Earth were rather comical, having directly borrowed the names of powerful Daoist sanctuaries scattered throughout the universe.

According to Gu Sha's deductions, the Queen Mother of the West might possibly have been real, and Mount Kunlun might also genuinely exist. However, the Mount Kunlun of mythology was definitely not the mountain range of Longzhou bearing that name. Perhaps somewhere in the universe, there existed a powerful star field or the sanctuary of a supreme mighty figure named Mount Kunlun, and ancient cultivators had simply mapped those legendary names onto certain mountain ranges on Earth.

Nevertheless, in the diary of the final cultivator he had recovered from the Asking Heaven Pavilion, Gu Sha did find records regarding this earthly Mount Kunlun. There was no mention whatsoever of the Queen Mother of the West; it merely stated that an supreme mighty figure had once established a sanctuary there, seemingly to weather a profound tribulation.

Yet, that entity had not stayed long, departing swiftly after leaving behind the methods of cultivation and initiating Earth's era of spiritual practice.

"Mount Kunlun is the ancestral homeland of Earth's ancient cultivation, and it was once inhabited by an unfathomably powerful entity. Naturally, the opportunities left behind are enough to turn anyone green with envy—even what fell through the cracks of such a being's fingers would be infinitely precious!"

Regarding the origins of Mount Kunlun or the identity of Earth's primogenitor of cultivation, Gu Sha held little interest. What he cared about were solely the fortuitous encounters waiting within.

As he flew toward Mount Kunlun, Gu Sha took out his mobile phone and posted a message on the global forum:

*A fatal global disaster is coming, including but not limited to massive earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and more. Believe it or not, that is up to you. If you believe it, make some preparations for defense yourself. Remember, it is a global cataclysm!*

After publishing the post, Gu Sha switched off his phone and devoted himself entirely to his journey toward Mount Kunlun.

His post instantly set the forum ablaze.

Lately, Gu Sha's popularity had remained consistently stratospheric. Eight out of ten trending searches on the forum were about him, drawing immense attention with countless people tracking his every move around the clock.

The moment this message dropped, it was naturally seen by countless eyes.

Within moments, a trending thread titled "Gu Sha's Divine Prophecy Returns" surged directly to the number one spot on the rankings.

Gu Sha's predictive track record had already been universally acknowledged by humanity during the third descent of the Crimson Qi. That event was the primary reason he had first been elevated to a pedestal.

With the release of this new post, immediate riots and panic ensued, leaving the populace feeling deeply insecure.

People everywhere across the globe engaged in heated discussions, while various upper-realm factions scrambled to verify the authenticity of the warning. After all, ever since arriving on Earth, these upper-realm factions had heard all about how Gu Sha had accurately and flawlessly prophesied the third descent of the Crimson Qi.

Numerous individuals desperately tried to contact Gu Sha, but his phone was switched off, rendering him completely unreachable. He had left behind nothing but a prophecy that plunged the entire world into panic, vanishing into obscurity just as he had before the previous crimson descent.

...

Mount Kunlun.

Although the present-day Mount Kunlun was not a grotto-heaven and retained its original earthly appearance, it nonetheless surpassed ordinary blessed lands in sheer scale, towering magnificence, and vastness.

At this moment amidst the mountains, a thatched flying boat descended from the heavens, hovering in the air as gracefully as if it were drifting upon water.

The occupants within the vessel were none other than Jiang辰 (Jiang Chen) and Long Chengfeng.

Jiang Chen held his phone, a look of perplexity on his face as he asked, "Elder Long, do you think Gu Sha truly possesses predictive powers? He accurately forecasted the third descent of the Crimson Qi, and this time, he's likely right again. After all, the moment I open the Kunlun grotto-heaven, countless mighty figures from beyond the realms will descend, and Earth will very likely suffer various genuine natural disasters."

Long Chengfeng smiled faintly and replied, "My Lord, although that Gu Sha is merely a false substitute, he is nonetheless a Child of Fortune, and naturally possesses a certain uniqueness. Otherwise, how could he have served as a proxy for the true Child of Fortune? It is hardly surprising that he possesses prophetic abilities."

Jiang Chen realization dawned upon him. "So that's how it is."

Long Chengfeng continued, "My Lord, you possess absolute capabilities as well; they simply have not been unlocked yet. The moment you step into Mount Kunlun, you will awaken."

Jiang Chen chuckled lightly. "I am already eagerly anticipating it."

"Then let us begin!"

At Long Chengfeng's signal, Jiang Chen immediately formed incantation seals with his hands. A brilliant radiance erupted from his forehead, summoning a small cauldron that instantly unleashed streams of fortune surging forth like a nine-heaven waterfall.

At that exact instant, thunder and lightning split the firmament, and myriad runes materialized, colliding with the surging origin energy of heaven and earth. The void shattered, and streak after streak of pitch-black lightning tore through the sky.

It felt as though some supreme will was resisting, disrupting the rules of heaven and earth, twisting and obliterating space as the chaotic light began to dim.

And at this very moment, across the starry skies beyond the realm, countless powerful entities opened their eyes!