Chapter 485: 484. The First Sword of Ascension (Part 2)

Chapter 485: 484. The First Sword of Ascension (Part 2)

"Bai Mei, it's you!" Ran Qiao exclaimed, "So, you're here."

In the Saha world, Wang Guiyuan was wholeheartedly cultivating, shaping his new future body.

A figure formed from light and shadows, transforming into a female crown with white hair and eyebrows—none other than Bai Mei.

She stood with her hands behind her back, gazing at the entrance to the Saha world, "It is quite a coincidence."

Despite personally experiencing the great calamity at the end of the Han Dynasty and being injured because of it, Bai Mei's temperament remained as carefree and relaxed as ever.

Most matters in the world no longer weighed heavily on her mind.

Even when she learned about the conflict between Shushan Sect and the Tang Shushan Sect in the Yellow Springs, she seemed oblivious and didn't interfere.

But the world is never absolute.

There are still some people or matters that can make Bai Mei break her usual pattern.

Like the Kong Sang Shaman King and Zhou Tian Daoist back then.

And...Ran Qiao at this moment.

The two sides were destined to meet again as adversaries.

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In the Great Rectangular, Gao Tian Sui, the leader of the former Tian Gong's subordinates, quickly grasped the changes occurring in various places.

The information was not entirely detailed, but it was enough to move him.

The acquisition of Ling Mountain was good news.

Although Quan Yuanyi remained within, Ran Qiao's decision to seal it was also the right choice.

Just as Gao Tian Sui had sealed Pure Sky.

Quan Yuanyi could calmly refine his treasures and prepare for the future.

But things didn't go as smoothly from then on.

Chen Da Dao had gone missing, and Ran Qiao was also facing setbacks in the Saha world.

Putting aside others, the founder of the Shushan Sect, Bai Mei, was right there in the Saha world.

On the Celestial Realm side, Jin Wu Haoyang and Zhen Long Hua Ming were both injured. Although the Celestial Realm had the advantage of terrain, it was still one of the Nine Heavens and lacked the offensive capabilities of the Ten Earths' world.

Therefore, Ge Xuanzhi, who had already reached the second level of the Immortal Realm, and Wang Dian Chen, who was at the first level but possessed formidable strength, soon made progress.

However, a little later, another young Daoist arrived.

Zhou Tian Daoist had once mentioned him—the successor of the Kunwu Sect on Kunlun Qingwei Tian, currently the youngest Immortal Realm cultivator.

Although he was still at the first level of the Immortal Realm, his strength surpassed that of Wang Dian Chen.

And this young Daoist's chosen opponent was none other than Ge Xuanzhi, the former head of the Pure Yang Palace, who was at the second level of the Immortal Realm.

With his assistance, Jin Wu Haoyang and Zhen Long Hua Ming, who had the advantage of terrain, were able to stabilize the situation, causing Ge Xuanzhi and Wang Dian Chen to fall short of success.

But for Gao Tian Sui, the news and signs coming from Penglai were even worse.

Setting aside Venerable Radiance, both Zhou Tian Daoist and Yu Shuo were in a precarious situation.

Gao Tian Sui didn't have time to fully grasp the current situation in Penglai.

But this outcome surprised him.

Yu Shuo and Zhou Tian Daoist hadn't even managed to escape, both perishing. How many experts had the other side sent to Penglai?

Or was there some unexpected change?

Had someone newly ascended to the Immortal Realm on the opposing side? Zhou Tian Daoist's information wasn't accurate enough.

With this, unexpected changes were more likely to occur.

Aside from Venerable Radiance and Zhou Tian Daoist, Yu Shuo had attained the Immortal Realm during the end of the Han Dynasty and endured many years in Pure Sky before finally breaking through one day, only to face misfortune? Compared to the ongoing battles in the Saha world and the Celestial Realm, Penglai, where the battle had already ended, might have experts who could spare some strength to rush to other battlefields.

If they were to launch a pincer attack on Gao Tian Sui, Ge Xuanzhi, Ran Qiao, and Wang Dian Chen, their situation would also be worrisome.

Furthermore, during the confrontation, Zhang Wantong mentioned something that caught Gao Tian Sui's attention...

Gao Tian Sui wasn't concerned about himself, but after understanding the situation in the other battlefields, he immediately withdrew, leaving the Well of Time and directly departing from the Great Rectangular.

He was determined to leave, and even Tang Huang Zhang Wantong couldn't stop him.

Even Zhang Wantong acknowledged that in the previous battle, the opposing side had the advantage, and it was a clear one.

She had just achieved the second level of the Confucian Sage realm and rushed to the Great Rectangular without rest.

Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't have been a big deal for her, as she was retracing her cultivation path, and her talent and brilliance were overflowing. Even after breaking through a new realm, her strength was not something ordinary second-level Immortal Realm cultivators could compare to.

But the previous Gao Tian Sui was different from other opponents.

However, it seemed that he had received information from other sources, which influenced his decision.

As Gao Tian Sui withdrew from the Great Rectangular, Ge Xuanzhi, Wang Dian Chen, and Ran Qiao all received his message.

The powerful Immortal Realm cultivators who were former Tian Gong's subordinates all retreated from the Celestial Realm and the Saha world.

Gao Tian Sui reappeared in the mortal realm outside the Celestial Realm.

His body also emitted strands of light that scattered in all directions, and his Immortal Essence dissipated, nourishing the natural world.

But Gao Tian Sui paid no heed, his mind calm and peaceful.

In the Celestial Realm, brilliant and dazzling light crisscrossed.

Gao Tian Sui recognized Ge Xuanzhi's Yuan Shen treasure light among them. He manifested a black and white Taiji diagram to block his opponent's attack for Ge Xuanzhi, then called out to Ge Xuanzhi and Wang Dian Chen to leave.

"Zheng Baiyu is still alive and has occupied Youyin?" Ge Xuanzhi and Wang Dian Chen were surprised when they heard Gao Tian Sui mention this on the way.

Gao Tian Sui replied, "This is what He Ying Jushi said, but I believe most of it is true.

For now, let's not be hasty. We'll return to Pure Sky first."

On the other side, Ran Qiao was surprised by the news, but she still left the Saha world and returned to Ling Mountain.

In Penglai, Lei Jun had just heard the good news from the Celestial Realm and the Saha world when he learned that Gao Tian Sui, who had the upper hand in the Great Rectangular, had voluntarily left.

With this, the Celestial Realm and the Saha world would also withdraw immediately...Lei Jun pondered.

The other party was also on guard against him, planning to attack from both the front and rear as he rushed over from Penglai.

However, Zhang Wantong had already exposed Zheng Baiyu, Jiang Fengge, and the matters concerning Yu Yin and Lian Mountain.

Yu Yin had contributed to the plan of guiding Pure Sky back to the mortal world.

However, Zheng Baiyu might not have had good intentions.

"So, what about the former members of the Celestial Palace now?" Tang Xiaotang asked with a hint of displeasure in her tone.

Lei Jun: "Yu Shuo and Zhou Tian Daoist were killed by me, and Chen Da Dao was exiled by Master Chen. Combining other information, there should be five former members of the Celestial Palace remaining. Among them, Gaotian Sui, Ge Xuanzhi, and Wang Dianchen returned to Pure Sky, while Ran Qiao and Quan Yuanyi entered Ling Mountain and sealed off both the inside and outside."

Huangfu Qi and the Shaman Sect from Ling Mountain suffered a defeat and left with heavy casualties.

Even the Shamaness Lei Lei was severely injured.

Shaman Peng Qiao Yang and Shaman Sun Li had already rushed over to visit.

The Shaman King Huangfu Qi from Ling Mountain eventually survived and is currently in the recovery stage. Later, with Sun Li's introduction, he temporarily went to Gui Cang for recuperation.

"Although the battle in Cang Huan was interrupted, it can be considered to have reached a conclusion." Lei Jun spoke, "The Holy Master of Hua Ming has left Cang Huan."

Jin Wu Haoyang and Zhen Long Hua Ming both suffered mutual defeats.

However, in the final stage of the battle, Jin Wu Haoyang, despite his age, became even more formidable, gaining the upper hand.

Zhen Long Hua Ming still had a chance to turn the tables, but he himself was also aware that the odds were not in his favor.

When facing Ge Xuanzhi and Wang Dianchen later, Jin Wu Haoyang also had a slightly easier time.

Zhen Long Hua Ming, although proud and unwilling to admit defeat, was not someone who couldn't handle losing.

After jointly defending against the enemy in Cang Huan, Zhen Long Hua Ming eventually left.

As a member of the True Dragon clan, he had a natural advantage over other immortal realm experts in this aspect, allowing him to discreetly exist within the dragon veins and earth energy of the mortal world's mountains and rivers.

However, Zhen Long Hua Ming was currently injured, and his physical condition was not suitable.

But in the end, he still left, not staying in Cang Huan under the pretext of recuperating.

"I heard that the Zhao Daoist from the Kunwu Sect also went there?" Tang Xiaotang asked curiously.

Although she had been discouraged by Zhao Chanyang before, Tang Xiaotang's thoughts came and went quickly, and she didn't mind mentioning him now.

Lei Jun: "Yes, there's a grudge between the Kunwu Sect and Ge Xuanzhi, so I informed Zhao Daoist beforehand.

He had been waiting, and as soon as he heard the news, he rushed over. It was thanks to his arrival that Cang Huan was not taken.

Unfortunately, the old grudge was not settled this time. Ge Xuanzhi is extraordinary, and with Gaotian Sui's support, they successfully retreated from Cang Huan.

Now that Pure Sky is also sealed, I advised Zhao Daoist not to be too hasty.

He agreed and has already returned to Kunlun, saying that he will enter seclusion again. This time, I think it's for real. I feel that he's not far from achieving the second level of the Dan Ding Yuan Shen, with the dual cultivation of the Hua and the top of the head.

This time, he was interrupted by Gaotian Sui. He was determined to achieve his goal without any disturbances."

"Am I the most frustrated here?" Tang Xiaotang sighed, "That Sun's Heart Blood is taking too long to condense!"

Lei Jun poured tea and offered it to Tang Xiaotang, "Thank you, Senior Sister."

After Master Sister Xu Yuanzhen returns, she will also need to thank her.

With the help of Xu Yuanzhen's Scattering Spirit Staff, Lei Jun can quickly disrupt the arrangements for the early convergence of the mortal world by influencing the earth's veins and spiritual energy in a short time.

Otherwise, it would have taken him a considerable amount of time.

By then, the result would be Tang Xiaotang guarding the Sun's Heart Blood, Lei Jun guarding the earth's veins, waiting for them to finish, and the situation would have long been over.

In a sense, this was exactly what Venerable Puguang and the others had expected.

In the last moments before Venerable Puguang's passing, he muttered that the person dealing with the earth's veins changes was someone else from the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion, but it couldn't be Lei Jun due to the speed and time constraints.

Tang Xiaotang said while drinking, "Regardless, congratulations on your Cave Profound Ascension."

She sighed, "You've surpassed me."

Lei Jun: "Junior Sister will surely catch up soon."

Tang Xiaotang was surprisingly patient, "It's almost done on my side."

Lei Jun: "I believe it won't take long for Master Brother's side either."

He examined the Sun's Heart Blood that Tang Xiaotang had brought back from her side, nodding repeatedly.

With this, and with the Taiyin treasure, Lei Jun's plan to elevate his Two Extremes Immortal Body to the Taiji Dao Body would come to fruition.

As for the whereabouts of the Taiyin treasure, Lei Jun speculated that it was related to Yu Yin.

And as for Yu Yin...

Lei Jun opened his palm.

In his palm was a Yu Ning Tree seed.

If successfully cultivated, the Yu Ning Tree itself would be an excellent heavenly treasure, useful for cultivation and artifact refinement for low-level cultivators.

But for Lei Jun, its greater significance was the opportunity to expand more clues about Yu Yin through these Yu Ning Trees and seeds.

Not only was Gaotian Sui paying attention to Zheng Baiyu, but Lei Jun was also doing the same.

"Found it."

Lei Jun's eyes suddenly lit up, "It's really here."

Tang Xiaotang, who was playing with the two treasures of Zhou Tian Daoist, looked up.

Lei Jun: "When the plan to advance the convergence of the mortal world was in motion, it was mainly handled by four groups: Thunder Sound Temple, Zhou Tian Daoist's disciples, Kong Sang Buddhist Sect, and people from Yu Yin.

Zhou Tian Daoist's disciples and the core members of Thunder Sound Temple were all killed by me in the Penglai Sea. The people from Kong Sang Buddhist Sect retreated early and sealed off Kong Sang, both to guard against us and the former members of the Celestial Palace.

As for Yu Yin's people, they kept a low profile earlier, precisely for this moment."

In his eyes, the light of the Tong Tian Di Che talisman shone.

After Lei Jun ascended to the immortal realm, he could observe all directions of the mortal world from the Guan Tian Tai in Penglai, without the need for the Jade Clear Zhou Tian Magic Mirror.

Not only could he observe the human worlds related to Penglai and the Human Dao Country, such as the Tang Dynasty, Former Song, Da Ming, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and the Two Jin Dynasties, but also the Present Han World, which was previously unrelated to the Human Dao Country.

Mountains, rivers, vegetation, and the human world were all within his sight.

His vision covered a vast range, with detailed and realistic details.

With Lei Jun's ascension, his abilities advanced significantly, and not just in the various direct combat techniques.

The Heavenly Connection and Earthly Penetration Talisman also underwent a transformation, surpassing its previous state.

If one were to add the Jade Clarity Zhou Tian Divine Mirror, which also advanced with Lei Jun's ascension, Lei Jun's observation of the mortal realm became even more detailed and clear.

At this moment, Lei Jun's gaze, along with the divine light of the Jade Clarity Zhou Tian Divine Mirror, fell upon the mortal realm of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.

Feng Wensu's figure appeared before Lei Jun's eyes, matching the descriptions given by the Future Maitreya Hui Yin and other monks from the Great Tang.

"Hua Jie."

Lei Jun called out to his senior disciple.

Zhuo Baojie stepped forward, "Master."

Lei Jun instructed while brewing tea, "Go to that war-torn mortal realm and bring back some things for me."

Zhuo Baojie raised his claws and bowed in the Daoist manner, "Yes, Master."

Even without the aid of the Jade Clarity Zhou Tian Divine Mirror, Lei Jun's own vision, while remaining in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, was like that of a high-hanging sky, ethereal and elusive, making it difficult for mortals to detect.

At this moment, in the mortal realm of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.

In the territory of the Later Han Dynasty, within a desolate and uninhabited mountain range, Feng Wensu, the Martial Saint from Yuyin, patiently gazed into the distance.

On the other side, two peaks stood side by side.

At the summit of each peak, ceremonial offerings and rituals were arranged.

On the left, a painting was placed at the center of the offerings, constantly shaking and changing, blurring the boundaries of time and space.

On the right, a painting was also at the center, but it depicted a peaceful and serene scene, with the blue sky vividly portrayed.

These two ceremonial offerings represented the Great Rectangular on the left and Pure Sky on the right.

The two realms had a connection and resonance with each other.

However, the mysteries within were profound, and even in Pure Sky, only Gaotian Sui could discern the subtle clues.

At this moment, the ceremonial offerings on the twin peaks were slowly transforming the connection between Pure Sky and the Great Rectangular into clear ink traces on a drawing.

In the valley between the two peaks, a third ceremonial offering was set up.

At the center of this offering, a writing desk was placed, covered with paper.

Now, the ink traces hovered in the air, sketching out countless stars.

The results from both sides would converge here.

"The extensive preparations were indeed worthwhile."

Feng Wensu exhaled a long breath.

After organizing the relevant clues, he needed to report to the Emperor of Yuyin as soon as possible.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly.

In recent years, he had kept a low profile, rarely visiting the Great Ming World, hiding his movements. The true focus was on the mortal realm of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and even Cen Ruopu and Crosslight Master were unaware of this.

Now it was time for the flowers to bear fruit.

The cultivation world of the Tang Dynasty had indeed clashed with the former members of the Celestial Palace.

Although the conflict ended quickly, it was likely just a temporary pause, and Yuyin only needed to sit back and watch the tigers fight.

Whether it was the people of the Tang Dynasty or the former members of the Celestial Palace, they were all just tools...

As he was thinking this, Feng Wensu suddenly felt a chill in his heart.

He saw a bear with black and white fur, wearing the purple robe of a high-ranking elder from the Celestial Master Mansion, appear in his field of vision.

Zhuo Baojie's features were too distinct to mistake.

Upon seeing Zhuo Baojie, Feng Wensu immediately thought of his master, the current Celestial Master.

He looked around but did not find Lei Jun or the others.

"Just you?" Feng Wensu was skeptical.

Zhuo Baojie replied calmly, "My master instructed me to come and retrieve some things."

"?" Feng Wensu was surprised.

At this moment, in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.

On the viewing platform, Lei Jun sat opposite Tang Xiaotang.

When immortals walked in the mortal realm, they were subject to the trials of the mortal world, and their spiritual energy would dissipate.

Lei Jun had considered this even before taking his final step, and one of his ideas was that even if he remained in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, as long as his attacks were far-reaching and precise, he could still "take care" of mortals.

After Lei Jun's adjustments and refinement, the Taiyi Poque Sword now hovered in mid-air.

Surrounding the Taiyi Poque Sword was no longer just the Two Extremes Heavenly Origin Talisman.

Instead, it was a massive sword array with enhanced overall power.

Countless magnetic forces were generated and accumulated within the array.

These magnetic forces empowered the Taiyi Poque Sword.

This seven-foot-long flying sword, with its unique power, was chosen by Lei Jun as the first test subject.

And the target...

Feng Wensu's figure materialized in Lei Jun's eyes, every detail clear.

As the Taiyi Poque Sword was empowered by the Two Extremes Heavenly Origin Sword Array and the magnetic forces accumulated to a certain extent, it stirred the seawater and clouds of the Four Directions Sea of the Nine Heavens.

Finally, with a loud "hum," the Taiyi Poque Sword shot out.

Initially, its shape was still visible, but as the sword light shifted, it seemed to disappear into thin air.

Then, the flying sword emerged from the void, continuing forward, passing through the mortal realm of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.

It flew straight towards the mountain range where Feng Wensu and Zhuo Baojie were located.

As Feng Wensu watched Zhuo Baojie, he also kept an eye out for others who might appear.

But at that moment, the sky flashed, and the scene distorted as if a painting had been cut open.

In the next instant, the Taiyi Poque Sword descended upon the mortal realm.

It struck Feng Wensu directly on the top of his head.

In an instant, it split him in two from head to toe, killing him instantly! Feng Wensu's wounds were gruesome, but there was no blood or mangled flesh.

As the Taiyi Poque Sword slashed through flesh, everything in its path turned charred black.

Zhuo Baojie bowed to the Taiyi Poque Sword, which had fallen diagonally into the ground.

He retrieved the sword and, after the ceremonial offerings on the two peaks were completed and the ink traces were finished, he also collected them.

Then, Daoist Master Zhuo Baojie returned to the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm with the items his master had requested.

On the viewing platform in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, Lei Jun, who had slain a Ninth Level of Heaven expert with a sword from beyond the heavens while remaining uninvolved in the mortal realm, held a teacup and chatted casually with Tang Xiaotang.

(End of Chapter)

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