Chapter 492: Actions from Various Factions in the Dao Realm

Chapter 492: Actions from Various Factions in the Dao Realm

"It's not that easy to kill a Realm Master." The voice from the abyss sounded grave as it continued, "Back then, when I launched a surprise attack on Yu Yao and severely injured her, who would have thought that she had a backup plan? She escaped into the Spirit Realm and managed to survive. Now, she has likely returned to the Dao Realm, and her injuries might even be fully healed."

"Back then, to prevent this incident from being exposed, Yu Yao's acquaintances took action. I had no choice but to fake my death until now. If I leave this place, Yu Yao will surely sense that I'm still alive."

Yin Jue's expression changed slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Realm Master, can't you get rid of that trace of aura?"

"No!" The voice of the Realm Master of the Earth Shadow Realm carried a hint of helplessness. "That trace of aura is extraordinary. No matter how much effort I put in, I can't get rid of it. I can only hide here in the Earth Shadow Realm. Once I leave this place, Yu Yao will definitely know that I'm still alive.

"With the current situation, Yu Yao will probably guess that I was the one who tried to assassinate the Realm Master in the Divine Realm. She might leak my whereabouts to that person.

"If that person becomes cautious and vigilant, it won't be easy for me to assassinate them, especially since they are also a Realm Master!"

Yin Jue spoke in a solemn tone, "Realm Master, please wait. I shall report this matter to Lord Tian Sha and seek his guidance on how to proceed."

After he finished speaking, Yin Jue took out a statue and placed it on the ground, channeling his spiritual power into it frantically.

Even though he was a Supreme Realm warrior, being in the Earth Shadow Realm and with the realm currently in a state of collapse, affected by the laws of heaven and earth, the cost of sending a message to Tian Sha was enormous.

In just a short while, his face turned pale, indicating the tremendous consumption of his spiritual power.

Finally, the eyes of the statue lit up, and Tian Sha's voice echoed, "Yin Jue, what is the matter?"

The voice of the Realm Master of the Earth Shadow Realm sounded, "If I make a move, Yu Yao might leak my information. Once I'm exposed, it will be difficult to carry out the assassination."

"Wait for my message. When the time is right, you can make your move. As for Yu Yao, I will handle her," Tian Sha replied after some contemplation.

"Since that's the case, if the target is indeed a Realm Master, I shall take action myself!" The Realm Master of the Earth Shadow Realm nodded.

The statue's eyes dimmed, and Yin Jue quickly retracted his spiritual power, feeling a sense of weakness wash over him.

"Then you can take the Mist Beast's true spirit with you." The voice of the Realm Master of the Earth Shadow Realm echoed, and a cloud of mist emerged from the depths of the abyss.

Mist Beast's True Spirit!

"Thank you, Realm Master!" Yin Jue respectfully bowed.

The Mist Beast's true spirit instantly enveloped Yin Jue like mist. The shadowy Yin Jue merged with the mist in an instant, becoming one with it.

"Go now!" The Realm Master of the Earth Shadow Realm finished speaking and fell silent.

The Mist Beast's true spirit was a special kind of spirit. Its body resembled mist and could disperse when faced with an attack, making it challenging to eradicate completely. Moreover, it could reduce the power of an attack by a large margin.

It also possessed a unique ability to conceal one's aura and hide one's traces.

Under the cover of the Mist Beast's true spirit, Yin Jue quietly traveled through the Earth Shadow Realm, heading toward the Divine Realm.

In the Dao Realm, the battle between Supreme Beings had come to an end.

The Supreme Being from the Tian Sha Realm, feeling that he had lost the upper hand, chose to back down voluntarily.

Their objective had been achieved.

The Yu Yao Realm, among the three hundred realms in the Dao Realm, was not well-known. Moreover, there were no warriors from the Yu Yao Realm traveling in the Dao Realm, so in the eyes of many warriors, the Yu Yao Realm was considered an empty realm.

However, this realm was sealed, and outsiders could not enter, not even the mighty Supreme Beings.

As for the other Realm Masters, whether any of them had ever entered was unknown.

Within the serene Yu Yao Realm, a solitary figure emerged from a small cottage, coughing lightly. A breathtakingly beautiful woman with a cold aura walked out.

Her pale jade-like face revealed a sickly frailty, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. Her clear eyes seemed to penetrate the Yu Yao Realm, gazing towards the Dao Realm.

The woman watched quietly, as if sensing something.

"So, you're still alive!"

Then she looked towards another place, "Tian Sha?"

After a moment of silence, the woman turned and returned to the cottage.

Inside the cottage, there was only a jade-white platform, with nothing else.

The woman lay on the jade platform, surrounded by strands of white heavenly and earthly aura, nourishing her. Occasionally, a faint purple aura would appear within the white aura.

"I'm almost fully recovered. If it weren't for the heavenly luck bestowed by my teacher, I wouldn't have escaped that disaster," the woman thought to herself.

Unconsciously, the image of a little boy appeared in her mind, gradually growing into a young man... It had been a long, long time since they had parted ways.

"Tian Nan..."

The woman murmured, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

In front of the Earth Shadow Realm, the falling realm was about to stabilize, and the tremors had weakened.

Tian Sha!

"Greetings, Lord Tian Sha!" the warriors exclaimed, hastily bowing.

Even the Supreme Beings from the Tai He and Tai Kun realms bowed to show their respect for the Realm Lord.

In the Dao Realm, the Realm Lord was the highest authority, and it was an unwritten rule that all warriors below the Realm Lord level must pay their respects upon encountering one. Even warriors from opposing realms had to bow, as it was a sign of respect that the Realm Lord would not easily disregard, and they would not target those below the Realm Lord level.

This was the origin of the unwritten rule that one must bow upon meeting a Realm Lord.

Tian Sha nodded and turned his gaze towards the Earth Shadow Realm, saying, "The Realm Master of the Earth Shadow Realm has an unsavory character. He prefers to operate in the shadows, launching sneak attacks and ambushes. I killed him to rid the Dao Realm of his underhanded schemes. However, the Earth Shadow Realm now belongs to my Tian Sha Realm. You may use it as a passage to the Divine Realm, but you must not explore or take anything from it. Are we clear?"

"We understand!" the warriors replied, their hearts pounding with a mix of excitement and trepidation.

Tian Sha's arrival served as a warning to all the warriors and realms—the Earth Shadow Realm was now under his control. They could use it as a pathway to the Divine Realm, but they must not interfere with anything belonging to the Tian Sha Realm.

"Good," Tian Sha nodded.

With Tian Sha's presence, the warriors held their breath, their hearts pounding with anticipation. They dared not even whisper to each other as they awaited the moment they could enter the Earth Shadow Realm and journey to the Divine Realm.

The tremors in the Earth Shadow Realm gradually weakened, signaling that the time to enter was drawing near.

Suddenly, the warriors' faces paled once more.

Another figure appeared, floating gracefully towards them.

"Tian Sha, are you heading to the Divine Realm?" the newcomer asked. He gave off an unassuming air, devoid of the domineering aura of a supreme being.

"Greetings, Lord Jiang Feng!" the warriors exclaimed, bowing again.

The Supreme Being from the Tai Kun Realm heaved a sigh of relief and quickly approached.

"Jiang Feng, what a rare visitor from the Tai Kun Realm," Tian Sha said with an indifferent smile.

"With all the commotion you've caused, who in the Dao Realm hasn't been stirred?" Jiang Feng replied with a subtle smile.

Tian Sha chuckled. "You all have your eyes on the prize, waiting for the right moment to step in and claim your share."

"Are you heading to the Divine Realm as well, Jiang Feng?" Tian Sha inquired.

Jiang Feng shook his head. "I have no intention of going there, but there are some matters in the Tai Kun territory of the Divine Realm that require my attention."

Tian Sha nodded, saying nothing further.

Jiang Feng strode forward and reached the entrance of the Earth Shadow Realm. He gazed into its depths and sighed, "Back in the day, Lord Di Ying was renowned for his prowess. His ability to lurk and hide was unparalleled among the Realm Lords, and he was especially adept at ambushes and sneak attacks. He was also known for his humility and avoided conflicts.

"If my memory serves me right, he once lay in wait in the Unchanging Land and launched a surprise attack on a giant demon from the Wu Mo Realm, inflicting severe damage.

"Who would have thought that Lord Di Ying would meet his end?" Jiang Feng's expression was pensive.

Tian Sha's face remained impassive as he replied, "Lord Di Ying may have appeared humble, but who knows how many despicable deeds he committed in secret. You, Jiang Feng, have been in seclusion for so long that you're unaware of his true nature. I killed him to prevent further turmoil in the Dao Realm.

"Do you have a relationship with Lord Di Ying and wish to avenge him?" Tian Sha asked, his eyes narrowing.

Jiang Feng shook his head. "No, Tian Sha. I have no connection with him, nor do I intend to seek revenge. I'm just curious if Lord Di Ying is truly dead. He was exceptionally skilled at deception and could fake his death to evade danger."

A faint smile played on Jiang Feng's lips.

Tian Sha let out a cold laugh. "If Lord Di Ying could fake his death and escape my grasp, I'd admit my defeat."

Jiang Feng smiled and turned his gaze away from the Earth Shadow Realm.

Just then, a dragon's roar echoed through the air.

A crimson dragon flew towards them, its presence overwhelming. Following the dragon were four true spirits.

As the dragon drew closer, it suddenly became aware of the presence of Tian Sha and Jiang Feng, two Realm Lords. It quickly retracted its overwhelming aura and transformed into a human form.

"Greetings, Lords Tian Sha and Jiang Feng," said Ao Ming, bowing hastily. He had inadvertently displayed his dragon might in front of the Realm Lords, which could be seen as a provocation.

If the Realm Lords were angered, they might not kill him, but a harsh lesson would be inevitable. After all, disrespecting a Realm Lord's dignity was a serious offense in the Dao Realm.

Even with his father, Ao Lie, being the Dragon Realm Lord, he would not be spared from punishment.

"For the sake of the Dragon Realm Lord, I shall overlook your rudeness this time," Tian Sha said, his tone carrying a hint of warning.

After all, for a true dragon, it was a great shame that the Dragon Princess, Aoyu Xue, had been subdued.

And Ao Ming was Aoyu Xue's father.

"Where has the Dragon Master been lately?" Tian Sha asked after a moment's thought.

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Ao Ming's eyes. He knew what Tian Sha meant; he was wondering why his father hadn't sought revenge on Mei Wu after what she did to his daughter. It seemed rather strange.

After all, given his father's temperament, he would surely be furious and rush to confront Mei Wu to demand an explanation for what she did to his beloved granddaughter. Anything less would be out of character.

"My father is currently in seclusion, cultivating a secret technique of our true dragon clan. He intends to wipe out Mei Wu and her cohorts completely!" Ao Ming said solemnly.

He paused and added, "As you know, Lord Tian Sha, Mei Wu is one of the Seven Witches of Wu Mo. She is extremely powerful, and even if my father can defeat her, it will be extremely difficult to kill her. That's why he's cultivating this secret technique. If he acts, he will make sure to eradicate Mei Wu completely!"

"I see," Tian Sha said, his eyes narrowing slightly, seeming to understand yet still harboring some doubt. Could Ao Lie, the Dragon Lord, really bide his time so patiently?

The presence of Ao Ming made the hearts of the onlooking warriors flutter with anticipation. Many of them had their eyes on the Dragon Subduing Technique and were eager to obtain it.

With the arrival of the true dragons in the Divine Realm, their opportunities would be limited. Unless they chose to directly confront the true dragon clan, they would risk offending them greatly.

Moreover, the Dragon Subduing Technique wasn't just about the dragons anymore; it involved the entire true spirit race. Without sufficient strength and backing, attempting to obtain it would surely result in death.

Ao Ming's display of dragon might served as a warning to those with ulterior motives. However, he had not anticipated the presence of a Realm Lord.

The tremors in the Earth Shadow Realm were gradually weakening, indicating that it was about to fully descend into the Divine Realm, merging with it and marking the beginning of the unification of the Dao Realm and the Divine Realm.

The upper limit of martial power in the Divine Realm would be completely shattered, and it would slowly align with the Dao Realm.

This was yet another celestial event since the Great Celestial Transformation, a shift that was bringing the world back to its primordial state.

And with celestial events came opportunities and fortunes.

For the Realm Lords, the attraction was the authority of the heavens and the earth—the potential opportunity to become the new ruler of the Great Tian Cang!

Boom!

A loud crash reverberated from within the Earth Shadow Realm, signaling its imminent fall.

The tremors intensified for a moment before quickly fading away.

"Those at the Shen Zun and Tian He realms can now enter the Divine Realm. Those at the Zi Zun realm will have to wait a bit longer," Tian Sha announced.

"Thank you, Lord Tian Sha!" A Shen Zun warrior exclaimed gratefully before disappearing into the Earth Shadow Realm.

The rest of the warriors quickly followed suit, entering the Earth Shadow Realm to journey to the Divine Realm.

Ao Ming grew anxious, but there was little he could do. His cultivation was at the Zi Zun realm, and the four true spirits he led were also at the same level, which meant they couldn't enter the Earth Shadow Realm just yet.

"Wait until the tremors weaken further. Entering now may provoke the laws of the Earth Shadow Realm," Tian Sha said before turning to leave.

Jiang Feng smiled and turned to leave as well.

As soon as the Realm Lords departed, Ao Ming reverted to his true dragon form. His dragon might surged, and he let out a dragon's roar, while the four true spirits under his command also unleashed their power, letting out fierce roars.

Ao Ming's gaze swept across the remaining Zi Zun warriors, sending a clear warning.

The other Zi Zun warriors remained silent, quietly waiting for their turn to enter the Divine Realm.

...

In the Divine Realm, the tremors were already starting to weaken.

More and more warriors were breaking through to the Tian He realm, and in a certain place within the realm, a young man was slitting the throat of a warrior who had recently reached the Tian He realm, letting the blood soak his body.

"Jiang Bulin, your time is up! Yan'er, I will resurrect you!" The young man's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was twisted with madness.

"You're almost there. Just a little further, and you'll be invincible at the Tian He realm! Hold on, boy!" Hu Ji's voice echoed in the young man's soul.

Three years had passed since Xu Yan entered seclusion in the Qinghua Realm.

The turmoil in the outside world had no impact on the peaceful Qinghua Realm, and the three Great Emperors—Da Yue, Huo Li, and Yu Di—had already reached the mid-stages of the Tian He realm.

Meng Chong, Su Lingxiu, Fang Hao, and Jiang Bulin were also cultivating diligently, and their strength had increased significantly.

(End of Chapter)

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