Chapter 376: Your Majesty, a Master has Intervened

Chapter 376: Your Majesty, a Master has Intervened

In the capital city of Dayue Kingdom, an atmosphere of heightened alert permeated the air. True King Heaven Honored Masters patrolled the four corners of the vast city, their solemn expressions reflecting the gravity of the impending battle. Every warrior within the city stood ready, their gazes fixed on the four surrounding mountains just a hundred li away from the capital.

Among them, a formidable aura resonated in harmony with the heavens and the earth, as if the owner of this power held dominion over this very realm. Any enemy seeking to invade the capital would have to contend with this formidable presence.

To breach the capital's defenses, one would first have to overcome the mighty being who ruled over this domain.

Though the Immortal Heaven Honored Master who presided over the capital seemed somewhat weakened, their might still far surpassed that of any mortal warrior.

Upon the battlements of the capital, a group of stern-faced soldiers clad in armor fixed their gaze on the four mountains surrounding the city. Usually, each mountain was guarded by an Immortal Heaven Honored Master. However, one of them had been injured during a battle with a Blood Child from the Heaven Pit and had since retreated back to the capital after being ambushed by the Blood Shadow Tower Master.

This left the capital in the hands of a single Immortal Heaven Honored Master.

Sui Hongwu, the inner guard commander who originally defended the capital, had set out to pursue the Blood Shadow Tower Master.

With one of the four mountains now lacking its guardian, the large-scale invasion from the Heaven Pit had forced the Dayue Emperor, the strongest expert in Dayue, to personally take charge and defend against the onslaught.

The situation in the Heaven Pit remained unclear.

Adding to the turmoil, the sudden change in Qiyun County cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

Dayue Kingdom was in chaos, teetering on the brink of collapse. Though the capital seemed calm, it was only due to the presence of the Immortal Heaven Honored Master.

Moreover, if the defense of the Heaven Pit faltered, the capital would be the first to bear the brunt of the enemy's assault.

The Dayue Heaven Pit was one of the Three Hells of the Qinghua Realm. The capital of Dayue Kingdom was established here precisely to guard this Hell.

Surrounded by the four mountains, the Dayue Heaven Pit lay at their center.

Looking down from the mountains, one could see the entrance of the Hell spreading for thousands of li, with the heavenly rules manifesting as chains that encircled the pit, preventing it from expanding further.

The hazy entrance of the Hell, which usually exuded a faint blood-red glow, now blazed with blood-red light that reached into the sky, filling the air with a bloodthirsty aura.

The Dayue Emperor, clad in golden armor and wielding a long spear, seemed to have merged with the heavens and the earth, dominating the very realm that encompassed the entrance of the Hell.

Below him stood a delicate-looking young man with seven blood-red lines on his forehead and pale skin. The youth held a scarlet spear, emanating a cold and bloodthirsty aura that clashed relentlessly with that of the Dayue Emperor.

The two faced each other in a stalemate.

At the entrance of the Hell, three armored Immortal Heaven Honored Masters exuded formidable auras as they fought fiercely against three blood-red figures, neither side gaining the upper hand.

The sounds of battle reverberated endlessly, as waves of armored warriors, led by True King Heaven Honored Masters, clashed with the relentless Blood Disciples and Blood Slaves.

The battlefield was a gruesome sight, with countless casualties on both sides.

The blood that soaked the ground turned into a rain of blood that fell into the depths of the Hell.

Furthermore, a team led by a True King Heaven Honored Master at the peak of his power, along with several Law Condensation Heaven Honored Masters, had torn through the army of Blood Slaves and penetrated deep into the entrance of the Hell.

This intense battle had been raging for a long time.

The scale of this invasion from the Heaven Pit far surpassed that of previous incursions, and its duration was the longest yet. Even with the soldiers taking turns to defend, they were all exhausted.

What worried the Dayue Emperor even more was the situation within the kingdom, especially the unexpected events in Qiyun County. However, he couldn't spare any attention to deal with it.

Moreover, the Nine Mountains Realm was also facing assaults from the Heaven Pit and could not send more powerful experts to aid them. They could only hope that Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu would be able to hold back Blood Child Tu and the Blood Shadow Tower Master.

Otherwise, the consequences would be dire!

The Dayue Emperor could only pin his hopes on Wanraizong and Tianwumen, trusting that they would be able to lend their support.

"Blood Child Ji, do you intend to persist?" The Dayue Emperor's gaze turned cold as he addressed his old rival.

The strongest among the Blood Children in the Dayue Heaven Pit, Blood Child Ji's status within the Blood Children could be discerned from the number of blood lines on his forehead.

Moreover, the Blood Path cultivation method he practiced seemed even more powerful.

Blood Child Ji's gaze remained indifferent as he replied with a soft laugh, "Dayue is in chaos, isn't it? I imagine the Dayue Emperor's heart is in turmoil as well."

The Dayue Emperor remained silent.

"Dayue Emperor, if you surrender to our Underworld, I can guarantee your life. I, Blood Child Ji, hold you in high regard. Let me be frank—you cannot defend the Qinghua Realm.

Blood Child Ji continued, his voice carrying across the entire Hell.

The Dayue Emperor's expression darkened as he let out a cold laugh, "And you think you can with just your strength? Blood Child Ji, you're still lacking."

Boom!

The Dayue Emperor thrust his spear forward, causing the heavenly rules to transform into a spear that carried the power of the heavens. The very fabric of space rippled with the force of this attack.

Boom!

Blood Child Ji thrust his spear as well, the blood-red light icy and the spear's edge scarlet.

The two attacks collided, and neither backed down.

Both the Dayue Emperor and Blood Child Ji were well aware of each other's strength, and neither could overcome the other.

"Dayue Emperor, this operation was initiated by an ancient Blood Spirit. This time, you won't be able to defend the Qinghua Realm, nor can you expect any reinforcements. Both the Nine Mountains Realm and the other realms are in turmoil.

"Let me be frank—the Qinghua Realm is merely an entry point. The true invasion of your realm is yet to come.

"The Qinghua Realm will eventually fall, and your realm will be occupied. Why bother holding out?

"Surrender now, and with your capabilities, Dayue Emperor, your status will not be inferior to mine."

Blood Child Ji spoke calmly, his words echoing throughout the Hell, causing unease among the warriors defending against the Underworld's invasion.

The Dayue Emperor let out another cold laugh, "And what if there is a Blood Spirit? Can it even pass through the heavenly barrier? If it can't enter, what threat does its strength pose?

"This Hell can only accommodate an outsider of your caliber, Blood Child Ji. Even another Blood Child with strength comparable to yours cannot enter, let alone a Blood Spirit!"

The other warriors fighting nearby heaved a sigh of relief. The Dayue Emperor's words made sense. If they couldn't even accommodate another Blood Child as powerful as Blood Child Ji, how could a Blood Spirit enter?

There was a limit to the strength of the experts that the Hell could accommodate.

Otherwise, if two or three more Blood Children as powerful as Blood Child Ji were to arrive, the Dayue Emperor would be unable to hold out, and there would be no need for a Blood Spirit to intervene.

Blood Child Ji laughed, "The Dayue Emperor is a wise man. He understands that a Blood Spirit cannot cross the heavenly barrier, but what if the Blood Spirit didn't come from the outside but was born within the Qinghua Realm itself?"

The Dayue Emperor scoffed, "Blood Child Ji, don't try to disturb our morale with such feeble tricks. Even if it were possible to create a Blood Spirit within the Qinghua Realm, which I doubt, how long would it take? Decades? Centuries? Millennia?

"Do you think we would give you that kind of time?"

However, despite his confident words, the Dayue Emperor's heart was not at ease. He thought of Blood Child Tu, and Blood Child Ji's words seemed to suggest that this scenario was indeed possible.

Almost all the Immortal Heaven Honored Masters were occupied at the battlefields of the Heaven Pits.

This move was probably intended to create an opportunity for Blood Child Tu to ascend to become a Blood Spirit in the Qinghua Realm!

"The Underworld Blood Path may refine one's blood essence to quickly enhance their strength, but ascending to become a Blood Spirit is by no means easy. He won't be able to achieve it." The Dayue Emperor tried to reassure himself.

The Underworld Blood Path had obvious drawbacks. Most Blood Slaves and Blood Disciples seemed to have somewhat hollow realms, and their strength was slightly inferior to that of God Domain warriors of the same level.

The number of Blood Disciples and Blood Slaves who could rival God Domain warriors was not high.

Moreover, Blood Disciples and Blood Slaves were like slaves in the Underworld, even used as cultivation resources by stronger cultivators!

Additionally, those who practiced the Underworld Blood Path tended to be more irritable and bloodthirsty, occasionally unable to suppress their impulsive emotions and even entering a frenzied state.

Like Blood Child Ji, who had completely mastered the power of the Blood Path and was unaffected, those who could rise to the level of Underworld Heaven's Pride were truly exceptional.

Moreover, they had likely been cultivating for a long time, tempering their minds to achieve true stability.

However, the Dayue Emperor still felt uneasy. An out-of-control Blood Spirit, or even one with a confused consciousness, would be even more terrifying!

But at this moment, he couldn't change anything and could only hope for external forces to intervene and break the current stalemate.

A figure quickly approached and landed beside the Dayue Emperor.

It was a True King Heaven Honored Master, one who specialized in speed and was primarily responsible for delivering messages.

"Your Majesty, Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu... they couldn't hold back Blood Child Tu. I'm afraid Qiyun County is doomed..." The messenger panted, his voice trembling slightly.

"The Heaven Pit in Qiyun County has fallen. Tens of thousands of Blood Slaves are invading..." As he spoke, the messenger's face turned fearful.

The Dayue Emperor's heart sank, but his expression remained unchanged. This news must not be spread, or it would surely demoralize the troops, leading to certain defeat!

In desperation, some might even defect to the Underworld!

"Quickly evacuate everyone outside of Qiyun County. Inform Wanraizong and Tianwumen of the situation. Whoever is capable, must act immediately... The Underworld intends to create a Blood Spirit in the Qinghua Realm.

"Prepare to head to the Realm Gate and seek aid from the other Great Realms outside the Nine Mountains Realm. Inform them of the crisis facing the Qinghua Realm..." The Dayue Emperor instructed through a sound transmission.

Aside from seeking aid from the Great Realms, he had no other options.

The Dayue Emperor could only hope that the Great Realms would be able to send powerful experts to assist them, and that they would arrive swiftly, or the consequences would be unimaginable.

However, the Great Realms were too far away, separated by the Nine Mountains Realm and other realms. Whether they could receive aid in time was uncertain.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The messenger hurried away.

The Dayue Emperor maintained a calm expression, but his mind was in turmoil.

Less than an hour after the messenger left, he returned, his face flushed, breathless, and trembling. For a moment, the Dayue Emperor couldn't tell if he was excited or terrified.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."

"Calm down. Are you trying to say that Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu have fallen?" The Dayue Emperor asked, his heart heavy. Had this person been scared witless?

His words were incoherent.

Could it be that Feng Yan and Sui Hongwu had perished?

The death of two Immortal Heaven Honored Masters was indeed enough to terrify anyone.

"No, no! I received a message from Commander Sui Hongwu. The crisis in Qiyun County has been resolved. A master intervened and killed Blood Child Tu and tens of thousands of Blood Slaves with a single palm strike.

"At Commander Sui Hongwu's request, the master is now on his way here, led by Feng Yan."

"Your Majesty, a master has come to our aid! Blood Child Ji is doomed!" The messenger's voice shook with excitement as he finished.

The Dayue Emperor was stunned.

A master?

Who could be considered a master in the eyes of an Immortal Heaven Honored Master?

He, the Dayue Emperor, was one of the three Immortal Heaven Honored Masters of the Qinghua Realm. In the eyes of other Immortal Heaven Honored Masters, he was far from being considered a master!

Even Immortal Heaven Honored Masters from the Great Realms couldn't be considered masters.

Throughout the entire God Domain, there probably didn't exist anyone who could be called a master in the eyes of Immortal Heaven Honored Masters.

With this thought, the Dayue Emperor wondered if this messenger had suffered some kind of shock, causing his mental state to become unstable.

"You're saying that a master intervened and killed Blood Child Tu and tens of thousands of Blood Slaves with a single palm strike?" The Dayue Emperor asked, his brow furrowed.

"Your Majesty, it wasn't me who said it, it was Commander Sui Hongwu!" The messenger exclaimed excitedly.

"Sui Hongwu said it was a master?" The Dayue Emperor was even more perplexed.

Sui Hongwu was the commander of the inner guard, known for his composure. The Dayue Emperor knew him well.

He wouldn't speak nonsense.

But what kind of strength would it take for someone to be considered a master in the eyes of an Immortal Heaven Honored Master?

There was a saying in the God Domain's martial world: "In the eyes of the Immortal, there are no masters!"

Sui Hongwu surely understood this principle.

"Yes, Your Majesty! A master has come to our Qinghua Realm, and he's on his way here. Blood Child Ji is finished!" The messenger said excitedly, his eyes flashing with enthusiasm.

He even spat in Blood Child Ji's direction, his gaze filled with contempt as if looking at a corpse.

Blood Child Ji's face darkened, and he lunged forward with his spear.

The Dayue Emperor frowned and countered with his own spear, blocking Blood Child Ji's attack.

He turned to the messenger and took a deep breath before asking, "I am curious to see just how high and mighty this 'master' is, to be considered one by an Immortal Heaven Honored Master."

The Dayue Emperor found the whole situation ridiculous and amusing. Who could possibly be worthy of such a title in the eyes of an Immortal Heaven Honored Master?

"Very high, Your Majesty! As high as the heavens and the earth!" The messenger eagerly nodded, not noticing the change in the Dayue Emperor's tone.

The Dayue Emperor's face darkened.

Taking a deep breath, he asked, "Then when will this 'master' arrive?"

Regardless of whether this person was truly a master, they were at least a powerful ally who could break the current stalemate, and the Dayue Emperor placed great importance on their arrival.

"Your Majesty, within three days at most!" the messenger replied.

"Since the crisis in Qiyun County has been resolved, send a message to Sui Hongwu and have him personally take action to suppress the unrest in the Heaven Pit. He should pacify all the disturbed areas in Dayue," the Dayue Emperor said in a deep voice.

Now that an Immortal Heaven Honored Master had been freed up, it was a good opportunity to inspect Dayue and suppress the rebellious Heaven Pits. This would bring peace and stability to the various regions of Dayue, allowing them to recover and develop.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The messenger hurried away.

The Dayue Emperor's eyes narrowed, and he, too, awaited this mysterious figure with anticipation.

"Let's see who you are, oh mighty one, to be considered a master in the eyes of an Immortal Heaven Honored Master!" The Dayue Emperor was curious about this enigmatic figure and the means by which he had earned Sui Hongwu's admiration.

His strength must be considerable, perhaps even surpassing the Dayue Emperor's own.

(End of Chapter)

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