Immortal Emperor Clan

CHAPTER 5 “The Eye Inside the Darkness”

Evening descended slowly upon the Sky Dragon Observatory like a funeral curtain cast across the heavens by forgotten gods.

Dark thunderclouds twisted endlessly above the floating islands while violent black chaos energy spread across the skies in horrifying waves.

The sacred bronze towers of the observatory trembled continuously beneath the pressure leaking from the gigantic dimensional crack overhead.

Ancient formation runes flickered chaotically across the stone platforms while countless disciples struggled merely to remain standing.

Several weaker cultivators had already collapsed unconscious after witnessing the terrifying crimson eye hidden within the darkness.

The entire Eternal Heaven Realm seemed to hold its breath beneath overwhelming dread.

BOOOOOM—!

Thunder exploded violently across the heavens.

Black lightning crawled through the clouds like demonic serpents hunting prey.

The dimensional crack widened slightly once more while endless death aura poured from within.

Every gust of wind now carried the smell of decay, ancient blood, and ruined worlds long abandoned by heavenly laws.

Spirit beasts chained beneath the observatory towers screamed hysterically while clawing against their restraints.

Even Heaven-ranked beasts instinctively feared whatever existed beyond that crack.

Gu Tian stood unmoving near the shattered observatory edge.

His black robes fluttered wildly beneath the violent storm while black-golden aura continuously leaked around his body.

The giant eye hidden inside the dimensional crack remained fixed directly upon him.

Not upon Gu Shen.

Not upon the clan elders.

Only him.

The pressure alone felt capable of crushing ordinary souls into nothingness.

Yet Gu Tian refused to lower his gaze.

His dark eyes remained cold.

Steady.

Sharp like drawn blades refusing to bend beneath heaven itself.

Inside his consciousness, the system warnings continued echoing repeatedly.

> “Outer Entity hostility detected.”

> “Dimensional corruption spreading.”

> “Host survival probability decreasing.”

Yet strangely enough—

Gu Tian no longer felt fear.

Not completely.

Instead, something deep within his blood stirred violently beneath the pressure.

Ancient instincts.

Ancient rage.

Ancient pride.

As though another version of himself existed hidden beneath layers of forgotten reincarnation memories.

Then suddenly—

The heavens shook once more.

A voice echoed from inside the dimensional crack.

Ancient.

Hoarse.

Monstrous beyond reason.

> “Who dares observe the forbidden world…”

The words rolled across the Eternal Heaven Realm like collapsing mountains.

Millions of cultivators throughout the floating islands coughed blood instantly.

Several disciples fell directly to their knees while clutching their ears in agony.

Even Great Saint Realm elders staggered backward beneath the spiritual impact.

“ARGHH—!”

“My Dao Heart—!”

“What the fuck is this pressure?!”

“Holi shit… my soul feels like it’s tearing apart…”

The observatory formation arrays shattered one after another.

Bronze towers cracked violently while spiritual flames erupted across the floating island.

Several formation masters screamed after suffering backlash from the destroyed Heavenly Void Detection Art.

Yet amidst all the chaos—

Gu Shen remained unmoved.

The Clan Leader stood calmly upon the observatory platform while his golden-black robes drifted beneath the storm winds.

His silver hair moved gently around his cold expression.

Not even the terrifying voice from the forbidden realm could force him backward even half a step.

Then his eyes slowly narrowed.

A dangerous silence spread instantly.

Gu Xu’s breathing halted briefly beside him.

Lady Yuexin’s expression tightened slightly.

Even the surrounding elders unconsciously stepped farther away.

Because they all recognized this feeling.

Gu Shen was becoming angry.

Very angry.

BOOOOOOM—!!!

Terrifying Heavenly Emperor aura exploded from Gu Shen’s body instantly.

Golden spiritual force erupted toward the skies like divine suns tearing apart darkness itself.

Massive dragon roars echoed through the heavens while twelve gigantic golden dragons burst from behind the Clan Leader.

ROOOOOAAARRR—!!!

The entire Eternal Heaven Realm trembled violently.

Clouds shattered apart beneath overwhelming emperor pressure while countless heavenly laws materialized around Gu Shen’s figure.

Golden Law Chains wrapped around the skies themselves while immortal runes burned endlessly through the storm.

Several nearby elders immediately coughed blood from the pressure alone.

“Ugh—!”

“This aura… ridiculous…”

“No wonder he rules the Eternal Heaven Realm…”

Gu Shen slowly raised one hand toward the dimensional crack.

Golden dragon flames spiraled around his fingers while space itself distorted violently near him.

The heavens screamed beneath his cultivation force.

Then he spoke.

Coldly.

“You dare threaten my clan…”

The storm winds froze instantly.

The giant crimson eye inside the dimensional crack trembled faintly for the very first time.

Gu Xu suddenly grinned fiercely despite blood staining his lips.

“Hah…”

“Now that’s the Clan Leader I know.”

“Fuck on, monster…”

“You picked the wrong immortal clan today.”

Golden dragon phantoms circled the heavens endlessly while emperor suppression pushed directly against the dimensional crack itself.

The black chaos energy pouring from the forbidden realm slowed slightly beneath Gu Shen’s terrifying aura.

Even the giant eye seemed momentarily restrained.

Yet Gu Tian noticed something strange immediately.

The eye was not afraid.

It was observing.

Studying.

Recognizing.

Inside his consciousness, fragments of forgotten memories suddenly surged once more.

FLASHBACK—

A seven-year-old Gu Tian stood alone within the Gu Clan training grounds many years ago.

Cold rain fell heavily across the stone arena while dozens of clan children watched nearby with mocking expressions.

A broken cultivation crystal lay shattered near the young boy’s feet.

One elder sighed in disappointment.

“Spirit resonance failed again.”

“Mediocre spiritual synchronization.”

“Perhaps the young master’s talent was exaggerated after all.”

The surrounding children immediately began whispering.

“You only survive because you were born lucky.”

“Hmph, without Clan Leader Gu Shen, he’d be nothing.”

“What a hilarious disappointment…”

“Brat can’t even control basic spirit circulation…”

Young Gu Tian remained silent beneath the rain.

Water dripped from his dark hair while his small fists slowly clenched beside trembling arms.

The mockery hurt.

Far more than he allowed anyone to see.

One older boy suddenly shoved him roughly.

“Look at him pretending to stay calm.”

“Pathetic.”

“You’re weak.”

The young Gu Tian stumbled slightly but never fell completely.

His chest tightened painfully while humiliation burned through his small body like poison.

Yet he refused to cry.

Refused to beg.

Refused to show weakness before anyone.

Back to present—

Gu Tian slowly lifted his gaze toward the gigantic eye once more.

This time…

His expression no longer carried hesitation.

No uncertainty.

No hidden fear.

Only cold determination.

That seven-year-old child who once stood silently beneath mocking rain no longer existed.

The black-golden aura around him intensified violently.

Moonfall Sword floated beside him while endless sword intent spread across the observatory platform like invisible storms.

Cracks formed beneath his feet as spiritual pressure surged outward uncontrollably.

The surrounding elders turned sharply toward him.

“What the hell…”

“His aura is growing again?!”

“That’s impossible for Spirit Foundation Realm…”

But Gu Tian barely heard them anymore.

Because another presence had entered the observatory silently.

Far behind the damaged formation towers—

A young woman stood hidden beneath drifting shadows.

Mo Xue.

Her dark robes blended perfectly with the ruined observatory surroundings while silver chains wrapped around her pale wrists like decorative restraints.

Cold violet eyes observed the entire scene without emotion.

Her cultivation had already reached Mid Stage Core Formation Realm despite appearing barely older than Gu Tian himself.

Thin black daggers rested beneath her sleeves while strange crimson symbols crawled faintly along her neck before disappearing again.

Unlike the panicked disciples surrounding the observatory—

She smiled slightly.

Not warmly.

Not kindly.

But with fanatical satisfaction hidden beneath calm restraint.

“So…” she whispered softly.

“The gate truly awakened.”

Her fingers slowly brushed across a black jade token hidden within her sleeve.

Ancient demonic symbols flickered across the token surface briefly before vanishing.

“The prophecy was real after all…”

Her gaze shifted toward Gu Tian.

And for the first time since entering the observatory—

Emotion appeared within her cold eyes.

Obsession.

Dangerous obsession.

Meanwhile the giant eye inside the crack suddenly moved slightly closer.

The dimensional tear widened further while black chaos mist flooded through the heavens continuously.

Faint silhouettes could now be seen moving behind the eye.

Massive shadows.

Gigantic creatures wandering through endless darkness.

The atmosphere turned colder instantly.

Even Gu Shen’s expression hardened further.

Gu Xu tightened his grip upon the Tyrant War Spear while blood-red battle aura erupted around him again.

“More of those bastards are coming…”

“Damm it…”

“Looks like tonight won’t end peacefully.”

Then suddenly—

The giant eye spoke again.

This time directly toward Gu Tian.

> “Found… you…”

Silence swallowed the observatory instantly.

Gu Tian’s pupils contracted sharply.

Fragments of forgotten memories exploded through his consciousness violently once more.

A throne of corpses.

Burning multiverses.

Countless armies kneeling beneath black heavens.

And himself—

Standing alone before an endless gate while holding a shattered spear covered in divine blood.

“ARGHH—!”

Gu Tian grabbed his head briefly as violent pain surged through his soul.

Black-golden aura exploded uncontrollably around him while the system warnings screamed continuously inside his mind.

> “Ancient Memory Seal destabilizing!”

> “Emergency suppression failing!”

> “Warning… warning…”

The surrounding heavens suddenly darkened completely.

Then somewhere beyond the dimensional crack—

Something enormous began awakening.