Chapter 367: Eye of Heaven's Way, Turmoil in the Divine Realm

Chapter 367: Eye of Heaven's Way, Turmoil in the Divine Realm

The Spirit Realm was vast, and even with the combined efforts of the Superran Spiritual Sect and the transmission system built by the Myriad Ages Alliance, it would take a significant amount of time to search the entire area.

Li Xuan was in no rush, and the Evergreen Pavilion's flying boat remained stationed in the Rainbow State, awaiting news from Xu Yan and the others.

"The Spirit Realm shouldn't have this many hidden dangers, and there shouldn't be any more abyssal caves," Li Xuan mused to himself.

Nevertheless, a thorough search would provide greater peace of mind.

Within the Evergreen Pavilion, Su Lingxiu was diligently studying the Blood Pearl of the Nether Prison.

The others were also hard at work cultivating, especially Du Yu'ying, Yun Miaomiao, and Zi Yun, who felt a strong sense of inadequacy after the recent major battle.

They were determined to reach a perfect state of cultivation as soon as possible, so that when they entered the Divine Realm, they could quickly begin preparing to break through to the Condensation Heaven Supreme level.

Li Xuan, on the other hand, was working on creating a divine ability, an ocular technique.

"Thousand-Mile Eye? That name doesn't sound powerful enough. How about Heaven's Eye? Eye of Disillusionment? Perceiving the Void Divine Eye?" Li Xuan muttered to himself, brainstorming ideas for this new ocular technique. "Something simpler, perhaps... Eye of Heaven's Way. It can see through illusions and enchant the minds of others, perceive the passage of time and space, and wield the might of Heaven's Way..."

Li Xuan's inspiration surged, and a powerful ocular technique began to take shape in his mind.

Eye of Heaven's Way!

"It's strong, but it's challenging to create and even more difficult to comprehend," Li Xuan thought. "I'll treat it as an extremely powerful supreme art for now. Before I perfect it, I can create a downgraded version of the Eye of Heaven's Way."

"Let's call it the Minor Eye of Heaven's Way. It will serve as the foundation and the prerequisite for cultivating the Eye of Heaven's Way."

"Yes, that's what I'll do. I'll create the Minor Eye of Heaven's Way first. Once I've comprehended and enlightened the Minor Eye, it will be easier to create the true Eye of Heaven's Way."

Li Xuan had made up his mind.

While the Eye of Heaven's Way was incredibly powerful in his imagination, it was not easy to create or comprehend. It required an extremely high level of cultivation and understanding. Theoretically, even those with low cultivation levels should not be able to manifest it.

Therefore, he decided to create a foundational level for cultivating the Eye of Heaven's Way—the Minor Eye of Heaven's Way.

"Although the Minor Eye of Heaven's Way is not as powerful as the Eye of Heaven's Way, it is still incredibly potent at this stage. The higher the cultivation level, the stronger its might. And it is more suitable for Xu Yan's current level to comprehend," Li Xuan reasoned.

As Li Xuan began to create the Minor Eye of Heaven's Way, he drew upon his experience from crafting numerous martial arts techniques and divine abilities. Even so, it was no easy task. He needed a theoretical framework to guide his creation, or else comprehension would be impossible.

"In addition to the Eye of Heaven's Way, I should also create other ocular techniques," Li Xuan thought. "After all, there will be more people cultivating divine abilities in the future, and the Eye of Heaven's Way will be extremely challenging to cultivate. So, I should also create some weaker or more specialized ocular techniques, such as those focused on killing enemies, seeing through illusions, or enchanting their minds."

Li Xuan began adding a new category to the Divine Ability Martial Canon—Ocular Techniques!

"There are countless divine abilities, and I'm the only one creating them. No matter how hard I try, there will always be a limit to what I can do alone," Li Xuan realized. "The most fundamental thing is to create a method or pathway for cultivating and enlightening divine abilities independently. This way, the geniuses of the future will be able to enlighten themselves, and over time, the number and variety of martial divine abilities will surely increase."

At that moment, Li Xuan had a sudden insight. He realized that his sole effort in creating divine abilities would always be limited, no matter how hard he tried or how much he racked his brains.

The key was to create a pathway or method for cultivating and enlightening divine abilities, leaving it to the geniuses of the future to enlighten themselves!

"I only need to create the most powerful divine abilities!" he exclaimed.

With this newfound understanding, Li Xuan had found his role in creating divine abilities.

As he worked on the Minor Eye of Heaven's Way, he also began contemplating the fifth martial art. He already had a preliminary idea for it.

Although it was not yet finalized, he could refine and improve it to see if it was feasible.

Time passed as Li Xuan worked on the Eye of Heaven's Way and refined his ideas for the fifth martial art. A month had gone by since the collapse of the Divine Bridge.

However, there was still no movement from the Divine Realm, and none of the strongest experts had stepped forward to repair the bridge.

It was unclear if there were no experts with such capabilities or if the situation in the Qinghua Realm of the Divine Realm was truly chaotic, leaving them unable to spare any attention for the matters of the Spirit Realm.

"Master!"

Xu Yan and the others finally returned.

Li Xuan nodded, as he had expected, there were no other hidden dangers lurking in the Spirit Realm.

Wu Tiannan and the other powerful experts of the Spirit Realm gradually returned to the Rainbow State, all awaiting the appearance of a high-level expert to repair the Divine Bridge and reopen the path to the Divine Realm.

Despite the possibility of turmoil in the Qinghua Realm, their determination to venture into the Divine Realm remained unwavering.

Only by entering the Divine Realm could they aspire to attain higher martial arts realms and witness the prosperity of martial arts there.

"Since that's the case, let's go," Li Xuan said, raising his hand and reaching forward. With a thunderous rumble, it seemed as if a hole had been torn in the air! Rainbow light appeared once more, and a bridge came into view before everyone's eyes.

The broken bridge seemed to be slowly repairing itself.

A giant hand reached out and grasped the section of the bridge connected to the Rainbow State, flinging it forward like a chain.

Boom!

The rainbow light arched across the Azure Sea, spanning the vast waters as if reaching for the other shore.

Buzz!

Suddenly, the Divine Bridge reactivated.

The rainbow light swirled, and the bridge solidified, floating in mid-air, stretching across the Azure Sea to the other side.

The Divine Bridge was a rule, and not a particularly strong one at that. Its sole function was to connect the Spirit Realm and the Divine Realm. With Li Xuan's current strength and understanding of the heavenly rules, reconnecting the bridge was a simple task.

As the bridge reappeared, everyone felt a surge of excitement and relief. They were grateful for the presence of a high-level expert in the Spirit Realm, as the collapse of the bridge could have otherwise led to a catastrophic disaster.

Without this expert, the Spirit Realm might have faced destruction!

The bridge had been restored, but there was still no sign of any powerful experts from the Divine Realm.

Logically, with the bridge collapsing and now restored, there should have been some sort of response from the Divine Realm. Yet, there was none.

The hearts of the powerful experts from the Spirit Realm sank. This situation implied that the Qinghua Realm in the Divine Realm was in a state of turmoil.

"Let's go," Li Xuan said calmly.

The flying boat transformed into a stream of light and landed on the bridge, making its way towards the Divine Realm.

Wu Tiannan took a deep breath and stepped onto the bridge, his heart filled with excitement and apprehension.

Was the person he sought truly in the Divine Realm? Were they still alive?

These questions remained unanswered.

Regardless, he would continue his search.

"Keep up!"

Da Zhou Huang and the other powerful experts from the Spirit Realm glanced at the geniuses and spoke in a deep voice.

The group stepped onto the bridge, and as they began their journey, the end of the bridge connected to the Rainbow State started to fade and disappear.

Each time someone crossed the bridge, there was a time limit. Once that time was up, the bridge would vanish into the heavens.

Li Xuan and his companions slowly made their way across the bridge in their flying boat, curiously observing its structure and trying to decipher the rules that allowed it to exist.

The journey, though unhurried, felt lengthy.

Finally, they caught sight of the other end of the Divine Bridge, which ended at a narrow and lengthy canyon, resembling a rift that split the heavens and earth.

Beyond the canyon, they could vaguely make out a vast expanse of land.

...

Divine Realm, Qinghua Realm.

The Qinghua Realm was one of the thirty-six realms of the Divine Realm, bordering the Spirit Realm and connected by the Divine Bridge.

It was once again time for the Divine Bridge to open.

However, during this period, the Qinghua Realm was not peaceful, as it was in the midst of turmoil caused by the Tianku.

The Qinghua Realm was dominated by three major powers: the Tianwu Sect, the Wanlei Sect, and the Da Yue Dynasty.

Aside from these three, the other forces in the realm were dependent on and subject to the commands of these major powers.

There was also a faction in the Qinghua Realm called the Blood Shadow Pavilion, formed by defectors who had pledged allegiance to the Mingyu Tianku. They were a constant thorn in the side of the Qinghua Realm.

Despite countless attempts to eradicate them, they always managed to survive and resurge, creating chaos and even colluding with the Mingyu Tianku to invade the Qinghua Realm.

The unrest in the Qinghua Realm had begun several years ago, initially caused by the routine disturbances from the Mingyu Tianku.

With the upcoming opening of the Divine Bridge and the expected arrival of a new genius from the Spirit Realm, the situation was bound to escalate.

As expected, the Qianwu Palace, a subordinate of the Tianwu Sect, opened a temporary bridge, and a Condensation Heaven Supreme from the Tianwu Sect descended into the Spirit Realm to escort the genius back.

Due to the threat posed by the Mingyu Tianku, the three major powers were, to some extent, allies, united against a common foe.

Throughout the Divine Realm, this was often the case, as the greatest threat to all was the Tianku.

Each realm bore the responsibility of suppressing the Tianku within their borders.

In the Qinghua Realm, the Tianku enemies originated from the Mingyu, with hundreds of smaller Tianku and three truly powerful ones.

Conveniently, each of the three major powers took on the task of guarding one of these formidable Tianku.

The struggle against the Mingyu Tianku had endured for countless ages, resulting in countless deaths on both sides. Yet, it had also fostered the rise of numerous powerful individuals who had honed their skills in the treacherous battles within the Tianku.

Slaying the Mingyu blood disciples and blood slaves brought rewards in the form of treasures from beyond the Divine Realm and even further reaches.

For this reason, warriors of the Qinghua Realm dared to venture into the treacherous Tianku despite the known dangers.

In addition to the rewards offered by the three major powers, there was also the allure of discovering treasures within the Tianku itself.

With the opening of the temporary bridge by the Qianwu Palace, the Condensation Heaven Supreme from the Tianwu Sect represented the united front of the three major powers as he descended into the Spirit Realm to retrieve their cultivated genius.

Following the usual pattern, these cultivated geniuses would break through to the Condensation Heaven Supreme realm within three years of entering the Divine Realm.

Once they achieved this breakthrough, they could take up positions within the Tianku, becoming minor powerhouses in their own right.

However, this time, it seemed that something unexpected had occurred.

After the Condensation Heaven Supreme from the Tianwu Sect descended into the Spirit Realm, he did not return before the temporary bridge disappeared, suggesting that some unforeseen event had taken place in the Spirit Realm.

The Tianwu Sect intended to send a powerful warrior to investigate, but they were forced to abandon this plan when the Tianku they were guarding launched a massive invasion.

The chaos caused by the Tianku was growing more rampant, and to make matters worse, the Blood Shadow Pavilion suddenly produced a Martial Immortal expert! In the entire Qinghua Realm, there were only a handful of individuals at this level.

The Martial Immortal from the Blood Shadow Pavilion launched a surprise attack on the Da Yue Dynasty's Martial Immortal, joining forces with a Mingyu blood child from one of the Tianku. Together, they inflicted severe injuries on the Da Yue Dynasty's Martial Immortal.

It was at this critical juncture that the Tianku launched a full-scale invasion, with countless blood shadows wreaking havoc on the Da Yue Dynasty, marking the beginning of a catastrophic upheaval.

While the Tianwu Sect and the Wanlei Sect dispatched forces to aid the Da Yue Dynasty, they also had to deal with threats from the Tianku they were responsible for guarding, stretching their resources thin.

Coincidentally, it was around this time that the Divine Bridge opened once more.

With no other choice, a Martial Monarch from the Wanlei Sect, who had just returned from battling in the Tianku, set out for the Spirit Realm.

Unbeknownst to him, as the Divine Bridge opened, the Tianku across the Qinghua Realm erupted in chaos, with the Blood Shadow Pavilion causing trouble everywhere, and one Tianku after another falling into enemy hands.

Blood slaves poured into the Qinghua Realm, followed by blood disciples, and the situation rapidly escalated into a severe crisis.

Powerful warriors from the Qinghua Realm emerged to suppress the Mingyu Tianku, hunting down rebels and battling the blood disciples and blood slaves.

More shocking events followed as the Divine Bridge suddenly collapsed! The Spirit Realm had been invaded by the Tianku! The Martial Monarch who had gone to the Spirit Realm was slain!

Several Martial Monarch Supremes from the Wanlei Sect prepared to go to the Spirit Realm's aid, but they were intercepted along the way, resulting in a protracted battle that prevented them from reaching their destination.

At this moment, the entire Qinghua Realm was in turmoil, with Mingyu blood disciples wreaking havoc and city after city falling to their bloody rituals.

In desperation, some warriors of the Qinghua Realm even defected, joining the Mingyu blood disciples in their sanguinary rites.

The three major powers were overwhelmed, unable to spare any resources to rescue the Spirit Realm, especially with the Divine Bridge broken. Only a Martial Immortal would be able to descend upon the Spirit Realm without relying on the bridge.

However, at this critical juncture, none of the Martial Immortals could afford to leave their posts, as they had to deter the Mingyu blood children from invading the Qinghua Realm.

"We must seek aid!"

As the three major powers struggled to maintain control, the entire Qinghua Realm descended into a hellish landscape. Remote and weaker cities had already been reduced to silent, blood-soaked ruins, shrouded in a faint mist of blood.

"Open the realm gate! Seek aid from outside!"

The Da Yue Emperor stood at the edge of a Tianku, his long spear in hand, facing off against a blood-colored figure within the Tianku.

The Da Yue Dynasty had fallen!

Neither the Tianwu Sect nor the Wanlei Sect was in a position to offer assistance, and without external aid, the casualties in the Da Yue Dynasty would be unimaginable.

"Yes!"

A burly man clad in silver armor and wielding a long sword responded in a deep voice.

Open the realm gate!

Among the thirty-six realms of the Divine Realm, the most efficient means of travel between them was through the realm gates. By passing through these gates, one could instantly traverse from the central region of one realm to the central region of another.

The existence of the realm gates was not a result of human creation but rather the natural convergence of heavenly laws after the great changes in the heavens, giving birth to the thirty-six realms.

While the realms were interconnected, the realm gates were located in the central regions controlled by the most powerful forces in each realm.

Once opened, these gates provided a direct link between the central regions of two realms, eliminating the need for lengthy journeys.

They served as vital passages for mutual aid and support between the thirty-six realms.

With the Qinghua Realm in chaos and the Da Yue Dynasty facing a dire crisis, they had no choice but to seek external aid. Although the neighboring realms might also be in turmoil, any realm with spare resources would surely answer their call for help.

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