Chapter 479: Reunion with an Old Acquaintance, the Beginning of Great Changes

Chapter 479: Reunion with an Old Acquaintance, the Beginning of Great Changes

"Hey, if you're not willing to tell me your master's name, then where is he? I'll pay him a visit myself!"

Lao Tou took a deep breath and said.

He wanted to see who dared to be so shameless, claiming a name that even the vast cosmos couldn't bear.

"My master should still be in Qinghua Realm," replied Xu Yan after some thought.

This old man was extremely powerful, and his presence here might be connected to Ao Yuxue's ambush. He could even be the mastermind behind the turmoil in the Divine Realm and the impending great changes.

Of course, Xu Yan was not afraid. No matter how strong this person was, compared to his master, they were but insignificant.

"Qinghua Realm, huh? I'll keep that in mind, old man," Lao Tou nodded.

He couldn't help but wonder if Wu Tiannan, who had mentioned Qinghua Realm before, was the same person as Xu Yan's master. Could it be that Meng Chong and Jiang Buling, these two monstrous talents, were also under the same master?

As he thought of this, Lao Tou's heart skipped a beat.

Although there was a possibility that Xu Yan was exaggerating, anyone capable of nurturing such prodigies must be incredibly powerful.

"Are you responsible for the turmoil in the Divine Realm and the collapse of the realms?" Xu Yan asked solemnly after some contemplation.

Lao Tou smiled and said, "What would you do if I said yes? And what if I said no?"

Xu Yan's expression turned serious as he replied, "As far as I know, all of this is being orchestrated by Tian Sha Di Ying. If you are involved, then you are a part of Tian Sha Di Ying.

"I, Xu Yan, have a grudge against Tian Sha Di Ying. If you are one of them, then we are naturally enemies."

Lao Tou paused, then laughed aloud, "Are you not afraid that I'll kill you right here?"

"Even if you try, you won't be able to kill me," Xu Yan shook his head.

Lao Tou was taken aback. Xu Yan's demeanor didn't seem like he was lying, but rather, he exuded confidence. This made Lao Tou think of Xu Yan's mysterious master once again.

"Interesting. I'm becoming more and more intrigued by your master," Lao Tou said as he looked up at the sky. "Young man, by defeating Ao Yuxue, you have exposed yourself. Her status within the True Dragon Clan is not ordinary, and your troubles will not be minor.

"Aside from the True Dragon Clan, that scoundrel Tian Sha is also very shameless. Be careful, he might personally come after you for the Dragon Subduing Art.

"In any case, you will attract the attention of many powerful beings. Although the three hundred realms of the Dao Realm don't have three hundred realm masters, there are plenty of Supreme Warriors, and the power dynamics within each realm are even more complex.

"Beings from beyond this cosmos have now made their homes here. By subduing a dragon, you have offended not just the True Dragon Clan, but all True Spirits.

"Even the denizens of the Netherworld and the Witch Demons will have their eyes on you!"

Xu Yan remained unfazed. "They are but stepping stones to me. Anyone who dares to be my enemy and covets what is mine must be prepared to be obliterated.

"As for the Dragon Subduing Art, it is not something just anyone can cultivate. And as for bullying the weak, that is not an issue at all—no one is greater than my master!"

Lao Tou felt that he was losing his patience with this conversation.

This guy was incredibly arrogant and confident, especially when it came to his master. It was as if he believed that no one in the world could match his master.

"Young man, you still have time to grow stronger, but not much. The collapse of the Dao Realm's ladder and the descent of the Di Ying Realm will merge the two realms.

"Once the descent is complete, the laws of the cosmos will stabilize, and beings from the Dao Realm will be able to enter the Divine Realm—be they at the Heaven Merging, Divine Lord, or even Supreme realm.

"Of course, there will definitely be powerful experts from the True Dragon Clan among them." Lao Tou reminded with a frown.

Xu Yan nodded, "That's fine too. I can go explore the Dao Realm as well. The Divine Realm has become boring anyway, these Immortal Honored beings are too weak!"

As he finished speaking, Xu Yan sighed and looked up at the group of Immortal Honored beings. With disinterest, he added, "They're so weak, it's not even fun to fight them."

Damn!

Lao Tou felt like he had reached his limit.

This young man was outrageously arrogant!

"How much do you know about the beings beyond this cosmos?" Xu Yan suddenly asked.

"I know a bit," Lao Tou replied, puzzled by Xu Yan's question. Why was he asking about beings beyond their cosmos? Could it be that his master was from beyond their cosmos?

No! That was impossible. It was extremely difficult for beings from beyond to enter their cosmos. Moreover, if such a powerful being were to enter, he would have surely sensed it immediately.

Ever since the great war that had occurred long ago, the laws of the vast cosmos had been adjusted, preventing outsiders from entering unnoticed.

The stronger one was, the harder it was to hide.

"Do you know of the Witch Demons?" Xu Yan asked, his eyes sparkling with interest.

Upon hearing this, Lao Tou's expression changed slightly, and he looked at Xu Yan in surprise. "Young man, surely you haven't been bewitched by that seductive woman?

"How did you offend her?" he asked, intrigued.

Xu Yan chuckled. "It's not a big deal. I just tricked her a few times. To be honest, the Witch Demon is actually quite nice. She gave me the Seven Wonders Divine Flower and this Jade Bamboo."

As he spoke, he took out the Jade Bamboo.

Old Man Xiao was perplexed. He couldn't quite understand if the Witch Demon and Xu Yan were enemies or had some sort of affection for each other.

"This is the Qingling Jade Bamboo, and even though it's still a young shoot, it's incredibly precious. I can't believe the Witch Demon was willing to give one to you," he said, his eyes widening in surprise.

"That's why I said she's actually a nice person," Xu Yan replied with a laugh.

Old Man Xiao's tongue tied in awe, but he still offered a word of caution. "Try not to provoke the Witch Demon. That woman is not someone to be trifled with. The fact that she survived that incident shows how powerful she is. She's one of the strongest beings in the Witch Demon Realm, possessing the power to devour divine souls. She's extremely troublesome, and even I would have to be careful when facing her..."

At this point, Old Man Xiao suddenly paused, his eyes narrowing.

The Witch Demon had been acting strangely lately, becoming extremely irritable and aggressive, a stark contrast to her usual enchanting and bewitching demeanor.

Moreover, she had even attempted to intrude upon the Grand Cyan Heaven.

"I wonder if her erratic behavior has something to do with this young man," Old Man Xiao mused to himself.

"It's no big deal. She doesn't pose much of a threat," Xu Yan said nonchalantly.

Old Man Xiao was left speechless, and his curiosity about Xu Yan's master only grew.

"I'll be returning to see my master in a few days. If you're not in a hurry, we can travel together," Xu Yan suggested after a moment's thought.

"Sure!" Old Man Xiao nodded in agreement.

Xu Yan then turned his gaze towards the direction of Tai Miao Peak, where he spotted two familiar and enchanting figures.

"Long time no see!"

In an instant, he appeared before the two young women.

"Xu Gongzi!" Du Yuying and Yun Miaomiao exclaimed, their faces flushing with excitement as they barely restrained themselves from throwing themselves into Xu Yan's arms.

The Tai Miao Sect Master and the others were taken aback, glancing at Du Yuying and Yun Miaomiao before looking at Xin Mengrou. It seemed that Xu Yan also had a prior relationship with these two young women, which implied that he was also acquainted with Xin Mengrou.

"Xin Mengrou, it's been a while," Xu Yan said, a hint of surprise in his eyes as he looked at her.

He had not expected her to have already broken through to the Immortal realm. Her speed of cultivation was truly astonishing.

Among those who had entered the Divine Realm together, many had not even broken through to the Refinement realm, let alone the Immortal realm.

So far, only three people from the Spirit Realm had reached the Immortal realm—Wu Tiannan, Cai Ling'er, and Xin Mengrou.

Cai Ling'er possessed the bloodline of the Sea Spirit Emperor and had already activated it. Being under the guidance of her master had undoubtedly contributed to her rapid breakthrough.

Wu Tiannan also seemed to have something special about him.

As for Xin Mengrou, her progress was unexpected, and it seemed that she must have encountered some sort of opportunity to advance so quickly.

Yue Changming and Yue'er were also close to reaching the Immortal realm, and it wouldn't be long before they made the breakthrough.

"You're too kind, Xu Gongzi," Xin Mengrou said, a hint of emotion in her voice. "From the Spirit Realm to the Divine Realm, your journey has been nothing short of remarkable, crushing all opponents along the way."

In the Spirit Realm, Xu Yan's rise to fame had been astonishingly swift. In a short period, he had become a legend, dominating the realm's powerful beings.

And now, in the Divine Realm, he had repeated this feat. In a short span, he had become renowned, and his taming of the true dragon had solidified his status as the realm's undisputed master.

The time it had taken him to achieve all this was shorter than what it would take for a martial artist to break through a minor realm.

Indeed, he was a true monster, a worthy disciple of that formidable predecessor.

"You flatter me, Xin Mengrou," Xu Yan said, shaking his head modestly. "The path of martial arts is endless, and I still have a long way to go before I can claim to be invincible."

"Among those who came here from the Spirit Realm, you and Wu Tiannan are the strongest. Your rapid breakthrough to the Immortal realm is truly remarkable!" Xin Mengrou exclaimed, her eyes shining with admiration.

"Wu Tiannan has broken through to the Immortal realm?" she asked, surprised.

For her to have advanced so quickly, it was clear that in addition to her natural talent in the Dream Path, she must have received guidance from the Tai Miao Ancestor, gaining a great opportunity that had accelerated her progress.

And all of this could be traced back to the guidance of that predecessor, who had helped her take that extraordinary half-step in the Dream Path.

"Yes, it's been some time since Wu Tiannan broke through to the Immortal realm," Xu Yan confirmed with a nod.

Du Yuying and Yun Miaomiao, standing by his side, shot subtle glances at Xin Mengrou. They were eager to catch up with Xu Yan themselves and couldn't help but feel a little impatient with the lengthy conversation.

Sensing their eagerness, Xin Mengrou smiled and said, "Alright, you young folks can catch up. These two young ladies have been talking about you nonstop!"

"This is not a place for catching up. Xu Gongzi, if you would do us the honor, please come with us to the Tai Miao Sect."

The Tai Miao Sect Master continued, subtly signaling to Du Yuying and Yun Miaomiao.

"That sounds like a good idea!"

Xu Yan nodded in agreement.

...

"Our Big Senior Brother has subdued a dragon and is currently in the Tai Miao Realm. Let's go there!"

Meng Chong and Jiang Buling exclaimed excitedly.

"Professor Wu, shall we go together?"

"Sure!"

Wu Tiannan thought for a moment. With the Divine Realm in turmoil and his sister still missing, it seemed that a trip to the Dao Realm would have to wait. He might as well accompany them to the Tai Miao Realm instead.

"Our Big Senior Brother sent a message saying that Xin Mengrou has also broken through to the Immortal realm," Meng Chong added with a sense of awe.

"Oh? That girl Mengrou has broken through?"

Wu Tiannan was slightly taken aback.

While Xin Mengrou's natural talent was indeed remarkable, and her cultivation of the Tai Miao Dream Path was unique, he wouldn't have expected her to advance to the Immortal realm so quickly.

She must have come across some fortuitous opportunities within the Tai Miao Sect.

Meng Chong, Jiang Buling, and Wu Tiannan set off for the Tai Miao Realm, while countless Immortal Honored beings from the Divine Realm rushed towards the Tai He Realm.

The turmoil in the Divine Realm originated from the Tai He Realm, triggered by the collapse of the Dao Realm's celestial ladder.

The constant upheaval in the Tai He Realm left the strong cultivators of the Tai He Sect helpless. The Sect Master and several elders had already perished in the collapse, leaving the sect in a state of disarray without a clear leader.

However, as the largest sect in the Divine Realm, the Tai He Sect had deep roots and was affiliated with the Tai He Realm in the Dao Realm. Soon, the remaining elders joined forces to stabilize the situation, awaiting the arrival of an envoy from the Tai He Realm.

Boom!

In the location of the celestial ladder, a small world fell, causing continuous rumbling. The laws of the heavens emerged, the spiritual energy raged, and the celestial mechanisms became turbulent.

Boom!

The Tai He Realm trembled, buildings collapsed, mountains boiled, and the chaos seemed endless.

The shockwaves spread throughout the Divine Realm, affecting even the furthest realms—the Qinghua Realm and the Jiushan Realm.

Even the mighty Immortal Honored beings felt a sense of impending doom, their faces grave with concern.

Weaker cultivators, especially those below the Refinement Realm, were filled with despair, powerless to resist the impending crisis and left to the whims of fate.

In fact, many weaker cultivators were injured during the tremors, forcing them to seek out safe havens.

Fortunately, the stronger cultivators projected their auras to calm the anxious masses, awaiting the end of the great upheaval.

As time passed, the tremors continued, but no other catastrophes emerged, and the anxious atmosphere gradually eased.

Once the initial panic subsided, curiosity took over, and people began to wonder about the cause of the turmoil in the Divine Realm and the reason for the heavenly chaos.

For the weaker cultivators, there was almost no way to gain insight into the greater celestial secrets. Thus, despite the prolonged chaos, they remained ignorant of the true nature of the events unfolding.

Meanwhile, the intruders from beyond the realm continued their rampage within the Divine Realm. Due to the severe damage the realm had sustained, the power maintaining the Divine Realm's stability was insufficient, causing many Divine Caves to fall into enemy hands and become strongholds for the foreign cultivators.

The entire Divine Realm was in a state of chaos, with slaughter occurring everywhere, and even the denizens of the Netherworld and Witch Demons joining the fray, sacrificing cities in blood rituals.

"Did my younger brother establish the Demon Race?"

Feng Linghu, who had narrowly escaped death under the True Dragon's claw, was now hiding and recuperating. After some time, he had regained much of his strength and, to his surprise, his bloodline had been purified, granting him the might of a Heavenly Tiger.

As soon as he emerged from his hiding place, he learned about Chi Mao's establishment of the Demon Race, calling upon the spiritual beasts of the Divine Realm to gather in the Jiushan Realm to create a new race.

"Back to the Jiushan Realm!"

Feng Linghu was filled with excitement at the thought.

If it weren't for the jade talisman that had saved him, he would have been a dead tiger by now!

"Tian Shiqi, you just wait! I'll make you pay!"

Feng Linghu finally realized that he had been played by Tian Shiqi.

The upheaval in the Divine Realm, triggered by the activation of the Heavenly Tiger's aura in the Dragon Abyss and the subsequent fall of the True Dragon, was all part of Tian Sha and Di Ying's scheme!

Even the usually slow-witted Feng Linghu understood that Tian Shiqi was far more formidable than he appeared, his strength surpassing Feng Linghu's own.

Feng Linghu rushed towards the Jiushan Realm, encountering several Immortal beasts along the way who were also heading in the same direction.

He even saw hundreds of spiritual beasts comparable to True King Honored beings marching towards the Jiushan Realm to pledge their allegiance to the Great Demon King, Chi Mao!

With the Divine Realm in chaos and the heavens in turmoil, these spiritual beasts sought strength in numbers, and the Jiushan Realm's Demon Race seemed like the best option. After all, it was rumored that the Demon Race's cultivation techniques allowed beasts to transcend their bloodline limitations and cultivate like human cultivators, continuously increasing their strength.

(End of Chapter)

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