Chapter 405: Whispering Warnings, Shaking Heaven and Earth

Chapter 405: Whispering Warnings, Shaking Heaven and Earth

In the distant castle, Harry Potter pulled out his Invisibility Cloak, ready to embark on his adventure. (End of Chapter)

No, wait, wrong story.

In a secluded mountain village, Li Xuan, a traveler from another realm, found himself without any system or cheats to aid him. He inadvertently becomes a reclusive master and creates a set of training methods to appease the locals. Let's join his story already in progress...

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Tian Shiqi, the seventeenth disciple of the Heaven's Destruction and Earth's Shadow sect, outlined their upcoming plans. This included inciting conflict among the factions in the Jiushan Realm, seizing control of Jiushan City where the portal to the realm was located, and provoking a war between the Jiushan and Qinghua Realms.

One of their missions was to assassinate Xu Yan and Meng Chong.

Chi Cat, who had been listening quietly, was shocked to hear that one of the tasks involved infiltrating the Qinghua Realm to assassinate Su Lingxiu or Fang Hao. They also intended to sabotage elixirs and formations. For example, by poisoning elixirs so that cultivators who consumed them would be doomed to die.

An even more critical part of their scheme was to kill either Fang Hao or Su Lingxiu. If successful, it would stir up strong emotions in the Great Yue Kingdom, Tianwu Sect, Wanlei Sect, and even the entire Qinghua Realm, inevitably leading to conflict with the Jiushan Realm.

After all, Fang Hao and Su Lingxiu were pivotal to the overall strength and future of martial arts in the Qinghua Realm.

In just a few short years, the Qinghua Realm had undergone earth-shaking changes, with a significant boost in martial arts prowess. Everyone had come to recognize the benefits brought about by formations and elixirs.

Moreover, the major factions all had geniuses studying pill refining and formations in the Dan Yi and Qimen Institutes. If either Fang Hao or Su Lingxiu were killed, the loss would be unimaginable.

Tian Shiqi even hinted at the possibility of assassinating the powerful figure behind the Qimen Institute and Dan Yi Institute—none other than Li Xuan!

"This Heaven's Destruction and Earth's Shadow sect is truly despicable," Chi Cat thought. "But I wonder where they get their confidence from?"

As Chi Cat pondered, he was surprised to learn that Meng Chong, the big guy, had been facing pursuit ever since he arrived in the Jiushan Realm.

Could Tian Shiqi be planning to take action personally?

Feng Linghu was equally astonished by Tian Shiqi's audacity. Driven by their pursuit of unity between heaven and earth, the Heaven's Destruction and Earth's Shadow sect seemed to have gone mad.

"Tian Shiqi, you can talk about what you can do," Feng Linghu said. "The immortal beings in the Jiushan and Qinghua Realms aren't fools. Moreover, if you expose yourselves as the perpetrators, everyone will know it was your sect's doing."

Tian Shiqi smiled faintly and replied, "Feng Lingwang, you underestimate my sect. Who would truly believe that we have the capability to carry out such a plan? Even if they suspect us, trying to surround and suppress my sect will still cause turmoil in the Divine Realm, won't it?

"Our goal will be achieved either way. What do you think, Feng Linghu?"

Feng Linghu smiled and said, "Then let me see what you're capable of and whether you're worth cooperating with."

He paused before adding, "Don't target Lingzun Mountain and disturb my peace, or else don't blame me for taking action!"

Tian Shiqi smiled in response, "Agreed!"

In his heart, he scoffed at the spirit beast, thinking that their brains weren't very useful. While the other factions in the Jiushan Realm were facing problems, Lingzun Mountain remained untouched. How would the other powers view this?

"Feng Lingwang, wait for news from my sect. Farewell!" Tian Shiqi bid his farewell and departed.

After Tian Shiqi left, Chi Cat spoke up, "Big brother, if something happens to the other factions, we should also create some disturbances here in Lingzun Mountain. We can't just sit idly by and do nothing."

"Why?" Feng Linghu asked, puzzled.

"Well, we're all connected in the Jiushan Realm, so if everyone else has problems, it'll balance things out," Chi Cat explained with a hearty laugh. "It'll make it easier for us to gather information, which will benefit us greatly."

Chi Cat didn't bother explaining further, as he believed that Feng Linghu's intellect was limited, and it wasn't worth wasting his energy.

"Big brother, don't worry. I'll make sure everything goes smoothly, and we'll only reap great profits without any losses!" Chi Cat patted his chest confidently.

"I trust you, little brother," Feng Linghu nodded.

He decided to leave these troublesome matters to his capable younger brother while he continued to enjoy the respect and prestige of being the Tiger King.

Unbeknownst to them, the Heaven's Destruction and Earth's Shadow sect's plans had been leaked. Their intentions to assassinate Fang Hao or Su Lingxiu were now known, although it was unlikely they would succeed. Nonetheless, there was still a possibility of incurring losses.

Even the loss of a single elixir would pain the Tiger.

Thus, Chi Cat immediately summoned Yu Xiaolong and Xiao Ha.

"Little Three, you must return to the Qinghua Realm and expose the conspiracy of Heaven's Destruction and Earth's Shadow," Chi Cat instructed, looking at Xiao Ha.

It was crucial for Xiao Ha to return before Heaven's Destruction and Earth's Shadow gained control of the portal in the Jiushan Realm. Otherwise, if the portal was seized, returning to the Qinghua Realm would require a long and arduous journey, making it impossible to deliver the news in time.

"No problem!" Xiao Ha nodded, shrinking his body to the size of a small toad. With his aura concealed, he swiftly departed.

As a Throat-Cutting Toad who had cultivated the Great Demon's Technique, Xiao Ha had also cultivated the Demon Clan's divine ability, excelling in the art of stealth and remaining unnoticed.

This was why Chi Cat chose Xiao Ha to deliver the warning.

As for Yu Xiaolong, being a dragon, he was too conspicuous. Dragon-type spirit beasts were rare, and one of the Twelve Beast Kings of the Divine Realm was a Dragon King.

Chi Cat then summoned an elder from the Lingzun Sect and asked him to escort Yu Xiaolong to Dagai Mountain on Feng Linghu's behalf.

The purpose of this trip to Dagai Mountain was, of course, to warn Meng Chong and Xu Yan about the impending danger. While the range of the transmission talismans was limited, narrowing down their location to Dagai Mountain would make it easier to contact them.

Once everything was arranged, Chi Cat began deploying his own plans.

He also started contemplating how to extract sufficient benefits from Heaven's Destruction and Earth's Shadow. Their desire to collaborate with Feng Linghu presented an opportunity.

This also indicated that Feng Linghu's strength was undoubtedly at the top among the Immortal Beings.

Chi Cat felt that Feng Linghu's strength surpassed even that of the Great Yue Emperor.

"When will I be able to surpass him?" Chi Cat sighed inwardly.

As a Great Demon King, he was currently second-in-command due to his inferior strength, and he couldn't help but feel a bit resentful.

Moreover, because his strength wasn't powerful enough, Chi Cat dared not teach the Great Demon's Technique to the other spirit beasts for the time being. He could only continue to bide his time and develop his power.

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In the Great Yue Kingdom, the Tianwu Sect, and the Wanlei Sect, as well as the entire Qinghua Realm, there was an undercurrent of turmoil. The source of this unrest could be traced back to the unearthing of traitors within their ranks.

The three major powers of the Qinghua Realm were all taking action, and it was precisely because of their heightened alertness that the Immortal Beings personally intervened to investigate their sects. As a result, some hidden members of the Earth's Shadow sect were exposed.

However, they didn't obtain any valuable information from these traitors, as they chose to commit suicide upon discovery.

This caused the Immortal Beings to view the situation with grave concern. The presence of such determined assassins within their sects indicated a significant impending threat.

Suspicion even arose among the Immortal Beings themselves—was there a problem within their ranks? Or had all the traitors been rooted out?

The investigation continued, and with the suppression of the Sky Cave, the Qinghua Realm gained the upper hand. Thus, the Immortal Beings could now focus their attention elsewhere.

However, the turmoil in the Great Yue Kingdom and the entire Qinghua Realm meant little to Li Xuan, and he paid it no mind.

This included the operation, formation, and more of the Grand Cyan Heaven and Earth.

Li Xuan had a premonition that the eighteenth page, the General Outline of the Dao Patterns, encompassed the entirety of the Grand Cyan Heaven and Earth's origin, and perhaps even the source of its birth.

"The owner of the Grand Cyan Book is likely a supremely powerful being who has transcended the very heavens and earth."

At this moment, Li Xuan was almost certain that the owner of the Grand Cyan Book must have transcended the heavens and earth; otherwise, how could they have depicted the laws and dao patterns of the Grand Cyan Heaven and Earth?

"Where did such a formidable being go? The Grand Cyan Book was discovered in the treasure vault of the Wu Kingdom's imperial palace, and there was that mysterious voice in the stone chamber..."

Li Xuan fell into deep thought.

Was the person in the mysterious stone chamber the owner of the Grand Cyan Book, or was it someone sealed away by the owner?

"Once I fully master the Grand Cyan Book and further enhance my strength, I'll go find that person for a chat."

Li Xuan had a plan in mind.

With the wondrous Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao and his understanding of the Grand Cyan Heaven and Earth's dao patterns, he would be able to locate that person's whereabouts.

As long as he found them, all the secrets of the Grand Cyan Heaven and Earth would be within his grasp.

"I wonder when Xu Yan will be able to comprehend the Heavenly Realm martial art."

Li Xuan pondered as he mulled over the martial art path beyond the Heavenly Realm, which he had already formulated. He now had a clear direction for the path forward.

"I wonder if Meng Chong is still being pursued."

Within his spiritual platform, his primordial spirit opened its eyes and looked towards the Grand Dao Golden Book.

"Wu Tiannan is doing well, and Xie Tianheng is also impressive..."

Through his connections with these individuals, Li Xuan could sense their growth in strength.

"The Great Wilderness is also growing stronger."

The number of martial artists in the Great Wilderness was increasing, and their upper limits were rising. Xu Junhe had reached the late Godwill Realm and was the strongest in the Great Wilderness, not far from attaining the Godsource Realm.

"The spiritual energy here is no longer inferior to the Spirit Realm."

Over the years, the spiritual energy of the Great Wilderness had been continuously enhanced through various arrangements, and it was now not far behind the Spirit Realm.

In a few more years, the spiritual energy of the Great Wilderness might even surpass that of the Spirit Realm.

However, the Spirit Realm would likely also undergo changes, and its spiritual energy would increase to maintain a balance with the Great Wilderness.

"Your disciple Meng Chong has enlightened the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao, and your Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao has been enhanced."

Feedback from the Grand Dao Golden Book arrived.

Meng Chong had enlightened the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao.

"Meng Chong's Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao is somewhat different from Xu Yan's. Now that I've combined them, mine has become even stronger."

The Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao that Meng Chong had comprehended differed slightly from Xu Yan's, such as the absence of the illusory eye between the brows, but his eyes exhibited a Great Sun phenomenon, possessing an awe-inspiring power to suppress evil and purge impurities.

"Sulingxiu still needs a little more work. The Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao that she comprehends will also be unique. Each martial art path that is enlightened will have its own variations."

Li Xuan decided to call Su Lingxiu over and guide her again to help her understand and make progress sooner. With the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao from three martial art paths combined, his own Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao would become even more formidable.

After guiding Su Lingxiu, Li Xuan began to delve into the eighteenth page of the Grand Cyan Book.

Just a glance made him feel that it was profoundly complex, as if a heavenly world was presented within, making it challenging to memorize each line and pattern.

"The General Outline of the Dao Patterns, or even the General Outline of the entire heavens and earth, is indeed profound. Even with my Broken Void Realm strength, I find it exceedingly difficult!"

The more challenging it was, the more Li Xuan marveled at the strength of the Grand Cyan Book's owner.

"Even if I break through to the Heavenly Realm, I'm afraid I won't be a match for the owner of the Grand Cyan Book."

From this inference, Li Xuan surmised that the strength of the Heavenly Realm might not be comparable to that of the Grand Cyan Book's owner.

"But it's not that far off. The levels beyond the Heavenly Realm are probably similar, also transcending the heavens and earth, and the power gap shouldn't be that significant."

Li Xuan mused.

The true extent of the Grand Cyan Book owner's strength was impossible to estimate, as the book was likely just a depiction left by them. If writing this book was as simple as a wave of their hand, then their strength would far surpass what could be gauged from the Grand Cyan Book.

"At most, it's not more than three realms, so I'm not that far off from the Grand Cyan Book owner's strength, am I?"

Li Xuan muttered to himself.

"Xu Yan, you need to step up! Quickly comprehend the Heavenly Realm martial art so that I can pass on the knowledge of the realms beyond to you. When I surpass the strength of the Grand Cyan Book owner depends entirely on you!"

Li Xuan was full of confidence in his martial arts pursuit.

"Your disciple Meng Chong has enlightened the divine ability 'Upholding Heaven and Annihilating Earth,' and your 'Upholding Heaven and Annihilating Earth' has reached perfection."

As Li Xuan immersed himself in memorizing the last page of the Grand Cyan Book, he suddenly received feedback from the Grand Dao Golden Book.

"What?! Meng Chong actually comprehended this divine ability?"

Li Xuan was astonished.

'Upholding Heaven and Annihilating Earth' was a mighty divine ability that Li Xuan had specially created for physical martial arts, showcasing the extreme ferocity of physical martial arts. The power of this ability was tremendous.

When unleashed, it was like a giant upholding the heavens, suddenly smashing down with the might to annihilate the earth.

This strike was utterly ferocious.

Of course, the giant that appeared during the ability's activation was just a phenomenon of physical power and not a true transformation into a giant. Even so, it was incredibly awe-inspiring.

Moreover, in Li Xuan's setting for this ability, once the cultivator's realm reached a certain height, the giant would truly come to life during the ability's activation.

He had initially thought that Meng Chong's current realm would not be sufficient to comprehend this ability.

Unexpectedly, Meng Chong had enlightened this divine ability in the Divine Ability Realm.

"Could it be that he was stimulated by the pursuit and unlocked his potential?"

Li Xuan wondered.

Regardless of the reason, Meng Chong's enlightenment of this divine ability added a powerful technique to his arsenal.

Not long after Meng Chong enlightened 'Upholding Heaven and Annihilating Earth,' more feedback came from the Grand Dao Golden Book.

"Your disciple Meng Chong has enlightened the divine ability 'Diamond Fury Palm Thunder,' and your 'Diamond Fury Palm Thunder' has reached perfection."

This was also a divine ability from the Divine Ability Tome, and while it was not as powerful as 'Upholding Heaven and Annihilating Earth,' it was still considered a great divine ability. When unleashed, a diamond fury palm thunder would appear, delivering a mighty strike.

"Good, good! My first and second disciples are both starting to display their talent, contributing to the cause of our martial arts. Su Lingxiu, you also need to work hard.

"As for Fang Hao, the Qimen martial art path also needs to be expanded. I need to enhance my Qimen martial art and bring it to a higher level.

"Jiang Bulping, that kid, is very close to becoming an Extreme Soul Martial Artist."

Li Xuan felt that he had been worrying incessantly about his three disciples.

(End of Chapter)

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