Chapter 452: Battle in the Azure Sea Realm, the Ten Direction Extinction Sword

Chapter 452: Battle in the Azure Sea Realm, the Ten Direction Extinction Sword

The Eldest Princess watched Meng Chong's departing figure, her expression still cold, but her eyes held a hint of complexity before she returned to her beast carriage.

The caravan continued on its way.

However, one of the attendants did not follow the caravan but instead chased after Meng Chong and Zi Yun's departing direction.

Ping Sister, amidst the crowd, was completely stunned.

That was the Heavenly God, Meng Chong. Zi Yun had such an intimate relationship with him.

When Meng Chong had appeared, how domineering and majestic he had been, forcing the Eldest Princess to bow her head and making all the other Immortal Honored Sages dare not breathe a word.

The fame of a Heavenly God was truly awe-inspiring!

Meng Chong and Zi Yun had already left Dongyang County. A respectful voice called from behind, "Young Master Meng, please wait a moment!"

Zi Yun turned back and saw that it was one of the attendants from the Eldest Princess's entourage, which immediately put her on guard. She remembered Meng Chong mentioning that the Eldest Princess was concerned about his body.

"What is it?" Meng Chong asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Princess requests an audience with Young Master Meng alone," the attendant said respectfully.

"No!" Zi Yun blurted out.

"A private meeting? What does she want to do? To exclude me is absolutely unacceptable!" Zi Yun exclaimed.

The attendant's mouth twitched, and he said, "If Young Master Meng has no objections, Miss Zi Yun can naturally accompany you."

Zi Yun looked up at Meng Chong, her expression tense.

Meng Chong scratched his head and asked, "When and where?"

"Tonight!" The attendant gave a location and then respectfully took his leave.

"Meng Chong, are you going to meet her?" Zi Yun asked, her hands clutching her dress.

"What's there to be afraid of? Let's just go and meet her tonight. That woman has encountered some problems in her cultivation, so let's see if she has any treasures worth my guidance to offer," Meng Chong said with a chuckle.

Zi Yun heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this and then asked curiously, "What kind of cultivation problem does she have?"

"You'll know when you see her tonight. For now, let's talk about what you've been up to these years," Meng Chong replied.

"I've mostly been cultivating bitterly..." Zi Yun shared her experiences, though there wasn't much to tell, as most of her time at the Dongyang Martial Court had been spent in cultivation.

"Meng Chong, quickly tell me how you offended the Alliance of Ten Thousand Treasures and how you ended up slaughtering them all," Zi Yun begged excitedly.

"That's a long story..." Meng Chong began his tale, starting from the Green Lotus Realm, recounting how he had been framed by Tian Sha Di Ying, pursued by the Alliance of Ten Thousand Treasures, and how he had broken through and slain all the pursuers after his breakthrough.

...

In the Azure Sea Realm, beyond the wilderness, lay an endless ocean with thunderous waves and the occasional startling tide crashing against the shore.

Myriads of islands dotted the azure sea like stars, serving as habitats for the human race, while the sea itself was ruled by the Sea Spirit Tribe. There was an unspoken understanding between the two races, and they coexisted harmoniously.

Some humans even intermarried with the Sea Spirits, and it wasn't uncommon to find individuals with Sea Spirit bloodlines in the Azure Sea Realm.

Cloud Heaven Island was the largest island in the Azure Sea and the most powerful force, ruling over the vast sea.

Almost every island in the Azure Sea was home to a sect or a noble family. Stronger islands ruled over weaker ones, and Cloud Heaven Island reigned over them all.

Cloud Heaven Island was not solely inhabited by humans but was jointly governed by humans and Sea Spirits. They established the Azure Sea Elder Cabinet, and each elder was an Immortal Honored Sage.

The Elder Cabinet was also responsible for cultivating the Azure Sea's proud sons and daughters and mediating disputes among the various forces within the Azure Sea. Once a decision was made by the Elder Cabinet, no one in the entire Azure Sea dared to defy it.

This meant that the decisions made by the Immortal Honored Sages of the Azure Sea Realm were unanimous, and no force or individual dared to challenge their collective will!

On the vast sea, large ships sailed toward Cloud Heaven Island or traded between islands, following fixed and safe routes.

Within the Azure Sea, apart from the Sea Spirits, there were also sea beasts. However, the strength of the sea beasts was limited; none had surpassed the True King Honored Sage level, and they were suppressed by the Sea Spirits.

But the Azure Sea was not without its dangers.

This was due to the existence of the Sky Caves.

There were three major Sky Caves within the Azure Sea Realm, the largest of which was located in the middle of the sea, ten thousand miles away from Cloud Heaven Island. It resembled a gigantic black abyss.

In addition to the three major Sky Caves, there were also some smaller ones, but they did not pose a significant threat.

However, over the long years, each time the Sky Caves stirred, no one knew how many Heavenly Spirits or enemies from beyond had escaped and lurked within the vast Azure Sea.

The Azure Sea Realm's gate wasn't located on Cloud Heaven Island but rather on a small island amidst seventeen larger islands surrounding Cloud Heaven Island.

The gate was situated at a considerable distance from Cloud Heaven Island and the other islands. Even an Immortal Revered Sage, setting off from Cloud Heaven Island, would need two chimes to reach it.

However, the gate was guarded by dozens of True King Honored Sage peak experts, dispatched by the Elder Cabinet, along with an Immortal Revered Sage, who would rotate every ten years.

The Azure Sea Realm didn't have frequent exchanges with other realms; usually, only a handful of people would cross the gate every three to five days.

As for the warriors of the Azure Sea Realm venturing out to other realms, their numbers were relatively fewer as well.

On this day, one figure after another crossed through the Azure Sea Realm's gate, all of them Immortal Revered Sages. However, they wore black robes that emanated a peculiar aura, suppressing the imposing aura of their status.

The Azure Sea Realm's Immortal Revered Sage, stationed at the gate, glanced at the group before his gaze landed on one particular individual, his expression turning complex.

Finally, he sighed and said, "I'm repaying the life-saving grace from back then. You only have one chime of time. Otherwise, Cloud Heaven Island will surely send people."

"One chime is enough!"

The person nodded.

The Azure Sea Realm's Immortal Revered Sage waved his hand, enveloping the group of True King Honored Sages, who had already fallen into a deep slumber, and disappeared from the spot, stopping at a small island closest to the gate.

He gazed toward the area where the gate was located, his brow furrowed slightly.

"Who are they planning to assassinate? It's quite a spectacle to have twenty Immortal Revered Sages working together. Could it be that they're targeting someone stronger than an Immortal Revered Sage? But when did such a powerful figure arrive in the Divine Realm?"

Doubts filled his mind.

At the same time, a sense of foreboding crept into his heart. "Just what kind of force is Heavenly Destruction Earth Shadow? They've sent twenty Immortal Revered Sages in one go. They must be incredibly powerful. Moreover, quite a few of these Immortal Revered Sages seem unfamiliar."

At this moment, he seemed to realize something.

"Could they be from the Grand Unity Realm?"

He furrowed his brows, deep in thought, his expression growing solemn.

"If the heavenly ladder of the Grand Unity Realm were to appear, we would definitely sense it. But we haven't detected even the slightest hint of activity. Could it be that the last time the Grand Unity Realm appeared, the ones who entered the Divine Realm..."

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the strength Heavenly Destruction Earth Shadow had hidden in the Divine Realm was likely extremely formidable.

He stood on the small island, silently gazing toward the area where the gate was located. If a battle were to break out, the powerful experts of Cloud Heaven Island would surely sense it and rush over immediately.

The enemy only had one chime of time.

Twenty Immortal Revered Sages working together would be more than enough within that time frame.

Outside the small island where the gate was located, twenty Immortal Revered Sages surrounded the area, hiding in the sea and among the clouds.

Additionally, four Immortal Revered Sages each took out a divine artifact and set them up in the four directions of the sea. Once activated, these artifacts could enhance the power of the Immortal Revered Sages, sealing off this area of heaven and earth, reducing the target's ability to only 50% of their full strength.

Moreover, it would also cut off any possibility of escape.

"Try to capture them alive. If that's not possible, then use all your strength to kill them!"

The leader spoke in a low voice.

"Understood!"

The group of Immortal Revered Sages nodded in response.

Each of them concealed their presence, hiding any trace of their aura. Even if other Immortal Revered Sages arrived, they wouldn't be able to detect that this place was already surrounded in an instant.

At this moment, the twenty Immortal Revered Sages had set up a heaven-trapping and earth-locking formation, ready to ambush their enemy.

As long as their target crossed through the gate, they would fall right into their trap.

"Once we cross this gate, we'll be in the Azure Sea Realm. I wonder how Fifth Brother Xie is doing," Xu Yan said, gazing at the gate.

"The jade bamboo from the witch is indeed a treasure. My understanding of the Establishment Realm has deepened. I'm not far from comprehending it fully."

The jade bamboo contained profound patterns, akin to some kind of rule or perhaps resembling the Dao itself. Moreover, the hollow part of the bamboo could be seen as a miniature world, and the intricate patterns within were like the Dao that governed this world.

It was precisely because of these unique qualities that the jade bamboo was considered a special treasure. Xu Yan often studied it, comprehending the profound laws within, which greatly aided his understanding of the Establishment Realm.

He had been tracking the movements of Heavenly Destruction Earth Shadow and sensed that they seemed to be trying to lure him to a specific location. However, Xu Yan didn't bother to figure out their intentions and simply killed them instead.

"Fifth Junior Brother doesn't know much about the Azure Sea Realm either. After we arrive, we'll have to go to Cloud Heaven Island to gather information."

"You traded a bottle of Spirit Nurturing Pills for some of her treasures? As long as you didn't suffer a loss, it's fine. But those pills won't be able to cure her problem..."

Meng Chong continued to share his experiences in the Dayan Realm, including the situation with the Eldest Princess and the camp of Spirit Realm warriors.

After ending the transmission, Xu Yan arrived at the realm gate.

"Azure Sea Realm, here I come. I wonder how Xie Che is doing now?" Xu Yan took a step and crossed through the gate.

As Xu Yan emerged from the gate in the Azure Sea Realm, he looked up and saw the boundless, surging blue sea before him.

"Hmm?"

Xu Yan's face immediately broke into a brilliant smile.

"What a bold move! I thought Heavenly Destruction Earth Shadow was nothing much, but I didn't expect them to bring so many strong people this time. It's quite unexpected, but it's a pity that there's no one above the Immortal Revered Sage level, and Tian Shi Qi didn't make a move himself."

Xu Yan felt a bit disappointed.

However, he remained unfazed and confidently stepped into the azure sea.

"Show yourselves! Why hide in the shadows?"

Whoosh!

Twenty figures appeared, their auras shaking the heavens and earth. At the same time, four divine artifacts shone with brilliant light in the four directions of the sea, connecting to form a giant net that covered the area where Xu Yan was.

Boom!

At that moment, it felt as if time and space had frozen.

The twenty Immortal Revered Sages linked their auras, merging their power, and took control of the surrounding heaven and earth. With the help of the restraining divine artifacts, even a top-notch Immortal Revered Sage would find it difficult to escape and would likely meet their end here.

"Xu Yan, surrender now!" the leader said coldly.

"With just you?" Xu Yan scoffed.

Hum!

A sword appeared in Xu Yan's palm, glowing with a radiant light.

"I've always wanted to know how many Immortal Revered Sages my current strength can handle. Today is a good opportunity to find out!"

The leader's eyes turned cold as he said, "Attack! We must finish him within one chime of time!"

"One chime of time? That's more than enough!" Xu Yan replied with a cold smile.

As he took a step forward, a rumbling sound echoed through the once-frozen space, which now shook violently as if a giant dragon had broken free from its chains.

In an instant, all the Immortal Revered Sages present were stunned.

"Use all your strength! Kill him!" the leader shouted.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As Xu Yan moved, the giant net formed by the divine artifacts began to crack, and the immobilizing power that had filled the heaven and earth dissipated.

Boom!

The azure sea churned, and a towering wave rolled forward.

Xu Yan raised his hand and grabbed towards the wave, "Azure Sea's Startling Tide, become my sword!"

Boom!

The surging wave instantly transformed into a thousand-foot-tall sword that hung in the air, ready to slash downward.

From the four directions of the azure sea, columns of water shot up into the sky, turning into towering giant swords that stood in the heavens and exuded a sharp killing intent.

Each giant sword emanated a unique sword intent, yet they intertwined with each other.

Boom!

Even the small island where the realm gate was located transformed into a giant sword that loomed over the heavens.

The Azure Sea Realm's gate now hung suspended in the middle of the sea.

The hearts of the Heavenly Destruction Earth Shadow's Immortal Revered Sages sank.

What a terrifying ability! What kind of sword technique is this? Has Xu Yan become so formidable?

The Immortal Revered Sage from the Azure Sea Realm, who was far away, was completely stunned. He felt his scalp tingling, and his heart trembled in fear.

Who exactly is Heavenly Destruction Earth Shadow targeting?

At this moment, he witnessed the area where the realm gate was located. Giant swords stood tall on the sea, radiating a powerful killing intent. Even from a distance, he felt his heart palpitating with fear.

"What kind of sword technique is this?"

It's too terrifying!

"One chime of time? Within one chime of time, it will be your deaths!"

Muttering to himself, he felt more and more astonished. Twenty Immortal Revered Sages, could they not withstand it? Do the Immortal Revered Sages of Heavenly Destruction Earth Shadow have a death wish? To be so confident that one chime of time is enough to take down such a formidable opponent?

Indeed, it is enough! But it is your demise within one chime of time, not his!

The Azure Sea Realm's Immortal Revered Sage was shocked as he heard a clear voice reverberate through the area.

"Today, I shall test my newly comprehended technique, the Ten Direction Extinction Sword, on you all!"

As his voice fell, the area where the realm gate was located became engulfed in sword lights as the giant swords intertwined. The power of extinction shook the four directions, and even from a distance, one could feel as if they were in the midst of a heavenly calamity, with the sense of impending annihilation lingering in the air!

(End of Chapter)

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