Chapter 346: The Witch's Hunting Ground, The Unrivaled Great Sun Constellation Body

Chapter 346: The Witch's Hunting Ground, The Unrivaled Great Sun Constellation Body

The Great Marsh State was already known for its abundance of rivers, lakes, and mountains. Many of its structures were built atop lakes, a unique feature of this land.

On this day, dozens of God Refining warriors from Yun State rushed to find the Spirit Sect of the Great Marsh State, bringing with them shocking news.

A cataclysmic flood, akin to the end of days, was heading toward the Great Marsh State. Yun State had already fallen, with countless casualties.

As the news spread, panic gripped the Great Marsh State. Some made the swift decision to flee with their families to higher ground, while others remained skeptical.

On this day, the rivers of the Great Marsh State suddenly swelled, heralding the arrival of the flood. Although it had been weakened after passing through Yun State, the floodwaters still ravaged the land, turning the state into one massive lake.

Countless cities were submerged, and innumerable people who failed to escape in time vanished beneath the raging waters.

The flood continued its relentless march, surging toward the Great River State and the Separation State. However, after being slowed by Yun State and the Great Marsh State, the floodwaters caused by the snowmelt in the Ice State had lost much of their momentum.

Furthermore, the mountainous terrain of the Great River State served as an effective barrier, hindering the flood's spread.

But then, something even more startling occurred. There seemed to be something unusual about these floodwaters, for any warrior below the level of a Grand Master who came into contact with them experienced a strange restlessness, their bodies heating up and their skin turning red.

Even Grand Master warriors in Yun State exhibited these symptoms if exposed to the water, and it would take them several days to recover.

The Ice State, once a frozen wasteland, now basked in spring-like warmth.

A stunningly beautiful woman walked through the rivers formed by the snowmelt, her slender figure draped only in thin, sheer silk that occasionally revealed hints of her alluring body.

These women were warriors of the Quiet Snow Palace, but they were no longer the same as before.

Lying lazily on a couch floating behind them was another beauty, surrounded by a gentle aura.

That gentle aura permeated the air, causing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth to stir strangely. The laws of heaven and earth seemed to be acting erratically, yet the source of this disturbance remained elusive.

"Those who deceive me never fare well," the woman on the couch said coldly.

"Did you think you could escape the Ice State unscathed?" she continued, her eyes narrowing. "I'm coming for you."

The woman turned her gaze back toward the location of the Quiet Snow Palace. The black cave there continued to expand, as if a black hole had formed between heaven and earth.

"It's finally large enough," she murmured, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth. "Now I can bring more of my power over."

After countless years of erosion, she had finally succeeded in opening a cave through which she could channel her strength.

"Friends of the Quiet Snow Palace, what has happened in the Ice State?" A God Refining warrior from Yun State, upon seeing the beautiful women on the river, couldn't help but ask.

These women were indeed warriors of the Quiet Snow Palace, which governed the Spirit Sect of the Ice State.

Although the visitors were puzzled by the immodest attire of the Quiet Snow Palace warriors, the dire crisis at hand left them little time to ponder such matters. They hurried forward, their faces etched with worry.

As far as the eye could see, there was not a trace of ice or snow left in the Ice State. A dreadful thought occurred to them: had the ice and snow of the Ice State melted, causing this catastrophic flood that had engulfed Yun State and the Great Marsh State?

How could the ice and snow of the Ice State have melted? It was unimaginable. For countless years, the snow of the Ice State had never melted.

"Hehe, it's just a minor issue. Come, let me tell you all about it!" one of the enchanting women said, her voice crisp and filled with mischievous laughter.

"Come on over!"

One of the God Refining warriors paused, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. Something about the warriors of the Quiet Snow Palace seemed off.

However, the God Refining warrior at the front had a bewildered look on his face. He was pulled onto a boat by one of the Quiet Snow Palace women, his clothes stripped away. As he watched the stunning beauty before him crouch down and open her mouth...

His mind went completely blank. Had the beauties of the Quiet Snow Palace been driven to such desperation?

In that moment, the God Refining warriors were torn. Should they continue investigating the source of the crisis, or indulge in the pleasures offered by these women first? Yun State had become a veritable hell on earth, and yet here they were, contemplating pleasure?

"Animals!" some of the God Refining warriors berated themselves inwardly. They were about to give these Quiet Snow Palace women a piece of their mind when they suddenly froze, their faces contorting in fear.

The allure that poured forth was overwhelming, penetrating deep into their souls. But what was even more terrifying was that it seemed impossible to stop. Not only were their vital energies and blood being drained, but even their souls seemed to be siphoned away.

"No!"

"Damn it!"

In that moment, the God Refining warriors realized the gravity of their situation.

Shaken to their cores, they tried to strike down the woman crouching before them, only to discover, to their horror, that they were unable to lift a finger!

Thud!

Their bodies, now shriveled and desiccated, seemed to have been sucked dry. The eyes that sank into their hollow sockets held a mixture of fear and... bliss, as if they had died in the throes of ecstasy.

"What a delightful sensation," the woman on the couch murmured, a look of satisfaction on her face. "I can become stronger. Wherever the waters flow, I can follow."

Her delicate face was flushed, and her eyes shone with a feverish light.

The group of God Refining warriors had all perished.

The warrior who had paused earlier now felt his hair standing on end, his eyes wide with terror.

Something had gone terribly wrong at the Quiet Snow Palace!

He whirled around and fled with all his might.

"Don't run, come and enjoy yourselves!" the enchanting voices called out from behind him, piercing his heart and stirring his most primal desires. It was as if his very soul was being lured, causing his willpower to waver.

"Ah!"

With a fierce determination, the God Refining warrior hardened his heart. In a burst of power, he damaged a part of his own soul, tearing himself free from the alluring voices.

Gritting his teeth against the searing pain, he fled with all his might.

"Now that's a tough one," one of the Quiet Snow Palace women said, a hint of admiration in her voice.

"Quick, escape and notify the higher-ups!" the fleeing God Refining warrior shouted to another group of warriors who had come to investigate the flood. "The Quiet Snow Palace has undergone a drastic change, and the ice and snow of the Ice State have melted..."

Despite the agonizing pain in his soul, he forced himself to explain what had transpired.

Everyone was stunned by his words.

A God Refining warrior at the peak of his power said in a low voice, "Quickly send a message to the Rainbow State. I will go to the Quiet Snow Palace and investigate."

After delivering his instructions, he hurried away, taking a wide detour around the area before heading toward the Quiet Snow Palace.

Meanwhile, several other groups of warriors entered the Ice State, only to meet the same fate as the previous victims.

"Come on up, handsome!" the women of the Quiet Snow Palace called out as they sailed away from the Ice State and into Yun State, their eyes falling on a man in the water.

Murder played out across Yun State.

Desiccated corpses floated along with the current, drifting in all directions.

Regardless of gender, anyone who encountered the women of the Quiet Snow Palace met the same fate. Even spirit beasts were not spared.

"This is wonderful, absolutely wonderful!" the woman on the couch exclaimed, her cheeks flushed as if she were drunk. "This is my hunting ground, my witch's playground, my treasure! But where has my Wood gone?"

In front of the black cave where the Quiet Snow Palace was located, a God Refining warrior stood, his eyes wide with shock.

"What is this? What's going on?"

He was stunned, his intuition telling him that all these sudden changes were related to this cave-like abyss.

"There has never been such a cave in the Spirit Realm. I must go to the Rainbow State and report this to the higher-ups!"

With a swift movement, he veered away from the black cave, fleeing towards the Rainbow State without daring to stop for a moment.

"Finally, someone has discovered it. I hope more powerful opponents show up; hunting weaklings isn't very interesting."

Mei Wu's figure suddenly appeared above the cave, a smile playing on her lips.

News of the events in Ice State and the drastic changes in the Spirit Realm had not yet reached the Rainbow State.

The communication system established by the Alliance had not yet spread to the Rainbow State due to the short time since its formation and the obstruction by the Superlative Spirit Sect.

As a result, the disasters in Ice State, Cloud State, and Great Marsh State had not been swiftly conveyed to the Rainbow State, and the Superlative Spirit Sect, which ruled over the Spirit Realm, remained unaware of the unfolding catastrophe.

There were God Refining warriors from Cloud State, Great Marsh State, and Great River State who were on their way to the Rainbow State.

Cloud State had been transformed into a vast lake, and the warriors who had survived the great flood were now facing new dangers.

The Heaven's Pride Competition was nearing its conclusion.

The top 100 Heaven's Pride would soon be decided.

The warriors from the Superlative Spirit Sect wore grim expressions, as this competition, which was supposed to showcase their sect's dominance, had not gone according to plan. Not a single warrior from their sect had made it into the top five, and they had been thoroughly overshadowed by the independent cultivators.

The Alliance, led by Fang Hao, was gaining momentum and once again shocking the four corners of the Spirit Realm with their martial arts and strategies.

At this moment, all the independent cultivators felt as if they had found a leader to rally behind, and their fighting spirit soared as they vowed to change the landscape of the Spirit Realm and overthrow the rule of the Superlative Spirit Sect.

On the flying boat of the Evergreen Pavilion, Xu Yan took out the divine objects he had obtained in the Azure Sea. After keeping a sufficient number for himself, he gave the rest to Meng Chong and Su Lingxiu.

Li Xuan marveled at how reliable his senior brother Xu Yan was. He had made invaluable contributions to their martial arts endeavors.

The Heaven's Pride Competition continued, and Xu Yan had already started to accumulate resources for his breakthrough to the Divine Comprehension Realm.

Meng Chong and Su Lingxiu were doing their best to break through to the peak of the Divine Origin Realm.

"It's coming to an end," Li Xuan sighed. The tumultuous Heaven's Pride Competition was about to draw to a close.

The Alliance had truly established itself in the Spirit Realm, completely disrupting the existing power structure and challenging the Superlative Spirit Sect's rule.

However, Li Xuan couldn't help but wonder if the Superlative Spirit Sect would simply accept this defeat. Would they be plotting something in the shadows? While he could understand the reaction of the other Superlative Spirit Sects, he found it hard to believe that the Thousand Swords Temple would take this lying down. Surely they would seek revenge for this humiliation?

He opened the Golden Book of the Great Dao, and golden light radiated from its pages.

"Your disciple, Meng Chong, has comprehended the first level of the Unrivaled Great Sun Constellation Body. You have broken through to the first level of the Unrivaled Great Sun Constellation Body."

Finally, Meng Chong had comprehended the martial arts of the first level of the Unrivaled Great Sun Constellation Body.

Boom!

Li Xuan experienced the transformation of his physical body, his excitement mounting as his strength increased once more.

Both his Orthodox Martial Arts and Physical Martial Arts had broken through to the Divine Likeness Realm.

And he felt that his Alchemy Martial Arts wouldn't be far behind.

Xu Yan had already explained the martial arts of the Divine Likeness Realm to Su Lingxiu.

Moreover, Li Xuan sensed that Xu Yan seemed to have gained some insights into the martial arts of the Void Breaking Realm.

"Breaking through the Void won't be too far off, right?"

Li Xuan eagerly anticipated this development.

On this day, the final battle of the Heaven's Pride Competition concluded.

The Emperor of the Great Zhou Empire, Fu Tianhai, the Master of Lei Yun Manor, the Master of the Spirit Control Palace, the Master of the Thousand Swords Temple, and the Master of the Tai Miao Sect stood in the air, announcing the results of the competition.

"The number one Heaven's Pride of the Spirit Realm is Xu Yan, followed by Meng Chong in second place..."

The Emperor of the Great Zhou Empire's voice resounded across the land.

"The top 100 Heaven's Pride will all receive spots. In one month, they will enter a treasure ground in the Spirit Realm together..."

As for the specifics of this treasure ground, the Emperor did not elaborate.

The Master of the Thousand Swords Temple maintained a cold expression, his eyes fixed on the Thousand Swords Temple camp. The Sword-Holding Elder nodded slightly, indicating that they were prepared.

After making the announcement, the Emperor fell silent, signaling the end of his involvement.

As for the Alliance, it was none of his concern, as the Victory State fell under the direct rule of the Great Zhou Empire, and the Alliance would not intrude there.

Regarding the other territories ruled by the Superlative Spirit Sect, he had no interest in interfering.

"The Spirit Realm is under the rule of the Superlative Spirit Sect, and this is an unbreakable rule. Any individual or force that dares to challenge this order will be annihilated.

"This was the fate of the Blood Demon and the Blood God Sect in the past, and if the Alliance persists in its defiance, it will meet the same end.

"The Alliance has displayed impressive means, especially Young Master Fang, whose array path has astonished the world. However, if you think you can act with impunity and violate the rules of the Spirit Realm, you are walking the path to self-destruction.

"Nevertheless, considering the Alliance's formation and its importance to maintaining stability in the Spirit Realm, we can discuss terms, but there is one rule that cannot be changed.

"The Spirit Realm is under the rule of the Superlative Spirit Sect. If the Alliance wishes to exist, it can only do so as a part of the Superlative Spirit Sect!"

The Master of Lei Yun Manor's eyes narrowed as he directed his words towards the Alliance.

The Spirit Realm was under the rule of the Superlative Spirit Sect, and this was non-negotiable.

However, the Alliance's strength could not be ignored, so if they wanted to continue existing, they had to become a part of the Superlative Spirit Sect, rather than remaining an independent force.

Whether they would be promoted to a top-tier Superlative Spirit Sect or join the ranks of the existing Superlative Spirit Sects, the Master of Lei Yun Manor did not specify, leaving room for negotiation.

These words provided a way for the Alliance to back down and find a compromise.

By becoming a part of the Superlative Spirit Sect, they would no longer be seen as a threat to the established order.

"What kind of rule is it that the Spirit Realm must be ruled by the Superlative Spirit Sect?"

Tan Wenlin's voice was laced with displeasure.

"Rules are rules, and they are not for us or the Superlative Spirit Sect to decide. It's up to your Alliance to make your choice," replied the Master of the Spirit Control Palace.

"Rules are meant to be broken. My Alliance refuses to join the Superlative Spirit Sect. Let's see what you can do about it!" Fang Hao's voice carried a light laughter.

Just as the Master of Lei Yun Manor was about to respond, over a dozen figures rushed towards them, their voices a mix of urgency and trembling:

"Your Holiness, a calamity has befallen Ice State and Cloud State, resulting in countless casualties!"

"The ice in Ice State has melted, and a great flood has swept through Cloud State and Great Marsh State. Cloud State is already submerged, and countless lives have been lost!"

"Your Holiness, please take control of the situation! A great disaster has befallen the Spirit Realm!"

The entire place fell silent.

The strong warriors from Cloud State and Great Marsh State wore expressions of shock and concern.

The Masters of Lei Yun Manor and the others were equally stunned, and they quickly moved forward to greet the newcomers.

"What happened?"

"Are there any warriors from Ice State?"

"Something is amiss. Not a single warrior from the Quiet Snow Palace is here?"

At this moment, they realized with horror that not a single warrior from Ice State was present at this grand gathering of

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