The Desolate Era Chapter 42 – Emperor Blueblaze

Book 29, Daolord, Chapter 42 Emperor Blueblaze

The gray-robed elder departed.

You actually chose to proactively hand out a Palace of Immortals medallion. It seems you have taken a liking to the kid? The blue-haired elder said.

Hes just a Daolord of the Second Step. Once he becomes a Daolord of the Fourth Step, hell be of some use to me. Only then would he truly be worth recruiting and befriending. Emperor Skywood glanced at the blue-haired elder, then sighed. Blueblaze, my old friend... you are my true helper, my right hand. Weve experienced life-and-death battle on numerous occasions. Once again, I want to urge you to reconsider. Dont go any further into the Terror Starsea! The region youve delved into is already quite terrifying. If the two of us go any deeper into unknown territories, we can die at any moment.

No. The blue-haired elder let out a sigh. Aberrants like us are different from members of the Dao Alliance like you. Your Dao Alliance has an incredibly deep and solid foundation; all five of the other organizations combined still couldnt match you in this regard. Thats why you can relax. We Aberrants, however, have to fight for every scrap we can get.

The Hegemon is the cornerstone and the pillar of our race and kingdom; theres no way he can go out adventuring. As for those other Daolords, most of them are far too weak. Thats why I was chosen to lead this squad deep into the Terror Starsea. This is the best option available to us. In addition... Ive had enough of this eternal, endless life. If Im lucky, I might find something within the Terror Starsea that will allow me to become much more powerful! Haha. By then, Skywood, you wont be a match for me.

Emperor Skywood was filled with mixed emotions. Compared to them, Daolords lived extremely short lives. Although they were able to dazzle others for a period of time, in the end they would still perish. Very few were able to become Eternal Emperors, and those who were able to become Eternal Emperors who were his equal and who he could view as friends were even fewer.

Although Emperor Blueblaze belonged to a different organization, they truly did treat each other as bosom friends.

Blueblaze, your protective abilities are indeed quite powerful, Emperor Skywood said softly, But you still cant be too rash. If things look bad, you should flee right away! As for those Daolords under your command? If they die, they die. Theres no need to concern yourself too much about them. Even if they dont die while adventuring, virtually all of them will be dead 108,000 chaos cycles from now.

Haha! I came here to bid you farewell, old friend. Ive said everything I need to say. Its time for me to leave. Once I come back from the Terror Starsea, Ill find you and drink with you again. When Emperor Blueblaze saw that look on Emperor Skywoods face, he couldnt help but laugh. Hah! Dont worry. I wont die that easily.

While laughing, Emperor Blueblaze transformed into a single blue streak of fire that disappeared into the horizon.

Emperor Skywood stood there in midair. He was silent for a long moment.

I want to help you, but I cannot decide for the Dao Alliance. Emperor Skywood shook his head, then flew towards hiw own estate.

......

Within one of the many estates within Skywood City.

Some of the ancient Eternal Emperors living here had their own worries, but the Daolords were focused on the here and now. They did as they pleased with very few long-term concerns, by comparison.

You, a Daolord of the Second Step, slew Kongsan! Not even I would be able to kill him. Darknorth, I feel confident that when you become a Daolord of the Fourth Step, youll be every bit my match. Come, let us drink! Daolord Skyaxe was bare-chested, and his chest was covered with fur. He picked up an enormous black vessel of wine, and Ning did the same. Ning explained, I relied on my treasures to win. Big brother Skyaxe, you are ranked in the top five in the Endless Territories. It wont be easy for me to catch up to you.

Top five my ass. Im simply number five. Skyaxe laughed loudly. The Daolords continued to chat rather casually with each other. For the most part, Ning just listened and responded as Skyaxe and Soleman spoke. They had experienced far more than he did and had visited many places. Just listening to them, Nings horizons were broadened. He repeatedly let out amazed sighs. Although he had visited the Archaeus region of the alternate universe, it seemed as though some of the dangerous regions in the Endless Territories were even more mysterious.

The more you experience, the more you will understand. Soleman sighed. However... although adventuring is a good thing, you still run the risk of losing your life. For example, three of us headed out on our latest journey, but only two returned. My old friend Eastroad lost his life. Ugh.

Daolord Eastroad died? Ning was surprised.

Yes. He died just a thousand years ago. Soleman nodded.

There was nothing the two of us could do. We were fleeing for our lives as well; we simply didnt have the ability to help him out. Skyaxe slowly shook his head. Eastroad was just a bit slower than us, and so he was surrounded and killed there.

Moments later, Skyaxe let out a hearty laugh. But so what? Even if we dont die while adventuring, almost all of us will die after failing our Daomerge. While adventuring through the outside world, weve visited many ancient sites in search for good fortune that might help us further perfect our Daos, so that our chances during our Daomerge will be better. And I have to say, the adventuring life really is stirring. Those memories are a joy to think back to.

The two of us were in the process of disposing of the treasures we acquired on this trip. Soleman looked at Ning. After we finish, we plan to visit Eastroads homeland and help him take care of it. We didnt expect to run into you just as we were preparing to leave, junior apprentice-brother Darknorth. If you sent out your message just a short while later, we probably wouldve already left.

That means the two of us were destined to meet with brother Darknorth, Skyaxe laughed.

Senior apprentice-brother Soleman. Ning immediately said, Are you still planning to go to Daolord Eastroads homeland?

We are. Daolord Soleman nodded. When we were in that deadly trap, we each told the others what our greatest regrets and hopes were. We agreed that the survivor would ensure that the wishes of the deceased were carried out! The one thing Eastroad was worried about prior to dying was what would happen to his homeland.

Ning nodded. Senior apprentice-brother Soleman, Im just journeying through the outside world, with no plans to go to any particularly dangerous areas for now. Leave it to me to take care of Daolord Eastroads homeland. Ill make the arrangements for it.

Soleman and Skyaxe had helped him out. Although they hadnt been able to breach the formation and rescue him, for them to hurry over and try was already an act of kindness. Ning naturally wanted to help them out and repay them. As for Daolord Eastroads homeland, the Eastroad Territory, Ning knew about it.

You? Daolord Soleman and Daolord Skyaxe exchanged a glance.

If you were an ordinary Daolord, I probably wouldnt feel comfortable about it. Daolord Soleman laughed. Were planning to send some of the treasures we acquired during our last expedition to his homeland, after all. Given that you killed Kongsan and acquired virtually all his treasures, I feel confident that you probably wouldnt pilfer any of the treasures were planning to gift Eastroads homeland.

Ning let out a resigned chuckle.

Since youve made the offer... Ill accept it. Thank you for helping out, Daolord Soleman said.

Dont worry about it at all. Ning smiled.

Ill have to trouble you to deliver these treasures. As to what you plan to do with them once you bring them to Eastroads homeland, thatll be up to you to decide. Daolord Soleman handed over a storage bracelet, which Ning accepted.

A short while later. An emissary from the Skywood Sect has arrived. Daolord Soleman turned his head to glance towards the outside region, only to see a gray-robed elder walk towards them.

The gray-robed elder looked towards Ning, then said, Per the sectlords orders, Ive come to deliver this Palace of Immortals medallion to Daolord Darknorth. As he spoke, he sent a medallion flying towards Ning.

Whats this? Ning reached out to accept it. The medallion was pitch-black and cold. It was covered with many complex runes, but it had only a single word atop it Soldier.

The gray-robed elder immediately turned and left. As for Ning, he was quite startled. This was rather abrupt.

Congratulations, junior apprentice-brother Darknorth. This is a medallion of the Dao Alliances Palace of Immortals... but of course, it is only the most basic soldier medallion. Daolord Soleman chuckled. Once you become a Daolord of the Fourth Step, youll earn a commander medallion. By then, youll be allowed to pay a visit to the Palace of Immortals. It might be of benefit to you.

Oh? A commander medallion? Ning was curious.

The Palace of Immortals is quite a special place. The lowest-ranking members all have soldier medallions, but almost all of them are formidable Daolords of the Fourth Step. The most talented and powerful of Daolords will have a chance to earn a commander medallion. Daolord Soleman explained, The Palace of Immortals is a very mysterious place... but for now, you are nothing more than a pawn. Theres no point in you visiting it. Only once you gain a commander medallion would it be worth it.

Mm. Ning nodded. All places were the same. The higher your status was, the more would be made available to you.

Generally speaking, these medallions are only issued by the Palace of Immortals. It sounds as though the sectlord of the Skywood Sect, Emperor Skywood, personally gave you this one. Hes one of the highest-ranking members of the Dao Alliance and has the authority to do this. It seems as though hes noticed you. This is a good thing for you, but it could also be a bad thing. Daolord Soleman chuckled. While you are still weak, you should avoid the internal squabbles of the Dao Alliance.

I understand. Ning nodded.

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Ning had come to Skywood City for the sake of the nine novessence arts. He had only spent another two years here due to Daolord Kongsan and all the other accompanying issues. Now that everything had concluded, he departed after spending another two days at Daolord Solemans place. He left Skywood City, heading towards the Eastroad Territory.