Chapter 508: Seizing Opportunities, The Blood Devil Returns

Chapter 508: Seizing Opportunities, The Blood Devil Returns

Outside the Qinghua Realm, a group of Supreme Realm cultivators who had been observing from afar suddenly paled, their faces filled with shock as they hastily retreated.

A Realm Master!

There was actually a Realm Master within the Qinghua Realm.

The presence of a hidden Realm Master in the Divine Realm was beyond their capabilities to deal with, and as they had expected, Xu Yan had the backing of a powerful figure.

A figure flew out from within the Qinghua Realm, spewing mouthfuls of blood—it was clearly Tian Jiu, who had suffered a serious injury!

Boom!

Tian Jiu crashed to the ground and struggled to stand, his eyes fixed on the direction of the Qinghua Realm as he remained silent.

"Tian Jiu, which Realm Master is in the Qinghua Realm?"

A Supreme cultivator asked in a low voice.

Tian Jiu glanced at him and replied, "Cough... it's the Carefree Realm Master!"

Hearing this, the other Supremes' expressions changed, and they suddenly realized the situation.

No wonder Xu Yan dared to subdue the dragon without fearing offending the True Dragon Clan. It turned out that he was a disciple of the Carefree Realm Master!

Although the Carefree Realm Master was not well-known at present, anyone with knowledge of him understood his past fame and influence.

He was the foremost cultivator among the second generation of the Great Cang Realm.

Known as the leader of the Seven Prodigies of Great Cang, this title spoke volumes about his strength and talent.

Moreover, only someone of his status would dare to offend the True Dragon Clan, as the Carefree Realm Master was, in a sense, a disciple of the Great Cang Realm!

News of a Realm Master's presence in the Qinghua Realm quickly spread among the Supremes in the Divine Realm. Those who had harbored thoughts of seizing the dragon-subduing method abandoned their plans upon learning of the Carefree Realm Master's involvement.

However, there were also Supremes who were unfamiliar with the Carefree Realm Master and asked curiously, "Carefree Realm Master? Why haven't I heard of him? Is he a weak Realm Master?"

"Weak Realm Master? The Carefree Realm Master has been dormant since the ancient war of the heavens, and only us older generations know of his fame," replied one of the elder Supremes.

"Let me tell you, the Carefree Realm Master's strength rivals that of the ancient Small Heaven Realm Masters, and he is renowned as the foremost cultivator among the second generation.

"The leader of the Great Cang Seven Prodigies, Carefree!"

Hearing the explanation from the elder Supreme, the curious Supremes felt a chill in their hearts as they realized how deep the waters of the cultivation world truly were.

Even as Supremes, their knowledge of such powerful figures was limited.

When the news of the Realm Master in the Qinghua Realm reached Ao Ming, his expression changed drastically.

"Yu Xue, is Xu Yan a disciple of the Carefree Realm Master?" Ao Ming asked in a low voice.

"No!" Ao Yu Xue shook her head.

"Yu Xue, since you're fine now, come back to the True Dragon Realm with me. Your grandfather will handle this matter," Ao Ming said after some thought.

He felt that Ao Yu Xue's words earlier seemed to be deliberately protecting Xu Yan, and there might be more to the story.

However, with the involvement of a Realm Master in the Qinghua Realm, it was beyond his ability to resolve the situation.

Therefore, Ao Ming decided to return to the Dao Realm and leave the matter to his father, who had the power to deal with it.

"Father, I won't go back. I want to stay in the Divine Realm and seize the opportunity here!" Ao Yu Xue refused.

"What opportunity is there in the Divine Realm? Even if the Dao Realm and the Divine Realm unite, causing great changes to the heavens, it has nothing to do with us True Dragons," Ao Ming said, his brows furrowed in concern.

"Father, if we miss this opportunity, we may never get it again. Trust me, I know what I'm doing," Ao Yu Xue insisted.

"Father, hurry back and tell Grandfather. Tian Sha is not a good person. Be careful he doesn't take advantage of you!" After reminding her father, Ao Yu Xue turned and headed back to the Qinghua Realm.

Yu Xiao Long, who had been eager to leave, quickly followed.

Ao Ming frowned, hesitating about whether to force his daughter to return to the True Dragon Realm. However, he worried that doing so might upset her.

Moreover, he was concerned that if there truly was an opportunity, he might cause his daughter to miss it, which would be a great disservice to her.

"Forget it. Since Yu Xue is fine and wants to stay in the Divine Realm, she should be safe. As for the matter of subduing the dragon, we must get to the bottom of it.

"Even if it's the Carefree Realm Master, he must give the True Dragon Clan an explanation!" Ao Ming eventually abandoned the idea of forcing his daughter to return to the True Dragon Realm.

However, the matter of subduing the dragon had to be clarified, and it couldn't be dropped just because Ao Yu Xue was protecting Xu Yan.

Even if the person backing Xu Yan was the leader of the Great Cang Seven Prodigies, the renowned Carefree, an explanation was still necessary.

Of course, Ao Ming didn't have the strength to demand an explanation from a Realm Master, so he could only report the matter to his father.

"Let's go. We'll spread out across the Divine Realm and investigate the matter of the dragon-subduing," Ao Ming instructed the four True Spirits gravely.

Upon returning to the Qinghua Realm, Ao Yu Xue heaved a sigh of relief. She had been worried that her father would force her to return to the True Dragon Realm.

Li Xuan chuckled and said, "You're a clever girl. Go ahead and speak your mind."

"Senior Dao Zu, I still have some doubts about the Great Demon's techniques..."

Li Xuan smiled as he provided answers and guidance, also offering insights into the Great Demon's divine abilities that Ao Yu Xue had been pondering.

He instructed her on how to integrate these abilities with her True Dragon Art, transforming it into the True Dragon Divine Ability.

From then on, Ao Yu Xue frequently visited to seek advice on various cultivation issues or the ways of the world. Over time, she became less restrained and more relaxed in her interactions.

"Since fate has brought us together, I shall bestow this jade talisman upon you."

With a smile, Li Xuan presented a jade talisman to Ao Yu Xue, something she had longed for.

"Thank you, Dao Zu!"

Ao Yu Xue was overjoyed, finally receiving the protection of the Dao Zu.

In Su Lingxiu's secret chamber, the Blood Devil within the jar was hesitating, still unable to make a final decision.

"Moon, how is it going?"

After this period of studying the Blood Devil's divine soul, Su Lingxiu had made significant progress. There was something unique about the remnant soul of the Small World Master.

Although Realm Masters and Small World Masters shared the same cultivation realm, the biggest difference between them was that strand of purple light! Small World Masters gained the opportunity to create a Small World through that strand of purple light.

Realm Masters, on the other hand, lacked this purple light opportunity, and while they shared the same realm as Small World Masters, they were incapable of creating their own Small Worlds. Consequently, they would always be at a disadvantage when fighting within a Small World.

Small World Masters, having obtained the purple light opportunity, possessed a special foundation. They were harder to kill and less likely to perish compared to Realm Masters.

However, during the great war, numerous Small World Masters fell, and their ownerless Small Worlds were subsequently occupied by Realm Masters.

These Realm Masters gradually gained complete control over these Small Worlds, and the only distinction between them and Small World Masters became that strand of world-opening purple light.

As the Blood Devil was a Small World Master and a powerful being from the Abyssal Hell World, there were naturally some differences between its divine soul and that of a Realm Master.

"It's going well. I feel like my divine soul has improved somewhat," Moon replied excitedly.

This was a new pill that Su Lingxiu had refined after studying the Blood Devil's divine soul. It was capable of nourishing divine souls.

Su Lingxiu's ultimate goal was to create a pill that resembled the world-opening purple light in its miraculous effects on divine souls. If she succeeded, it would be a groundbreaking achievement, greatly benefiting warriors aiming to break through the Realm Master realm.

For the warriors of the Great Wilderness, it would increase their chances of breaking through the Heaven Realm and even the Dao Establishment Realm. It would also enhance their martial arts primordial spirits, especially when cultivating spirit-type divine abilities.

"It's still too weak. The world-opening purple light is exceedingly profound, but unfortunately, Blood Devil only has a remnant soul, so I can't fathom its true essence," Su Lingxiu sighed.

Finally, the Blood Devil made a decision and revealed a flattering smile. "Mistress, I have a secret I wish to share with you!"

"What secret?" Su Lingxiu asked curiously.

"It's like this," the Blood Devil said with a sycophantic expression. "I still have a part of my soul outside. Although it's weak, it's the most crucial part..."

"Where is that part of your soul? Are you sure you want to tell me? Once I capture your remaining remnant soul, you won't be able to escape again," Su Lingxiu said, surprised that the Blood Devil would betray the location of its other soul fragment.

"I've thought it through. Only by staying with you, Mistress, do I have a chance to recover. Moreover, those Supreme Beings who descended are undoubtedly coming for me.

"Back then, that brat Jiang Feng wanted something from me, which is why he didn't kill me. Now that his plan is ripe, he's making his move," the Blood Devil sighed.

This was a desperate move by the Blood Devil. Rather than letting the Tai Kun Realm benefit, it chose to curry favor with Su Lingxiu.

This girl was kind-hearted. What if she helped restore it one day out of goodwill?

Moreover, following the true disciple of Dao Zu would surely bring benefits. Perhaps this was an opportunity.

"Where is that part of your soul?" Su Lingxiu asked, as if she had guessed something.

"In the Tai Kun Realm..." The Blood Devil revealed the location of its other soul fragment in detail.

"That core part of my soul was formed when I obtained the world-opening purple light. It's the source of my soul's transformation, and it's probably what Jiang Feng is after," the Blood Devil divulged all its secrets.

"The Supreme Beings have been in the Divine Realm for some time now. Your soul fragment has likely already been taken away by them.

"That part of my divine soul benefited from the world-opening purple light. How could an insignificant Supreme Being easily detect it unless Jiang Feng comes himself? But if that brat dares to show up, I will definitely self-detonate and leave him with no chance."

"Back then, the reason he sealed me was to prevent me from self-destructing and ruining his plans, right? He sent the Supreme Beings, but they can't forcefully take what they want, so they must be plotting something slowly. If that strand of my divine soul perishes or is taken away, I will surely sense it." Blood Devil spoke with disdain for Jiang Feng.

"Since that's the case, I understand now. However, I can't retrieve your divine soul for the time being. I need to seclude myself and break through. After I emerge, I'll personally make a trip to the Tai Kun Realm," Su Lingxiu said, nodding.

Jiang Feng's scheme to obtain the Blood Devil's divine soul origin was most likely to refine and extract the world-opening purple light from it. Even if it was just a faint trace, it would still be an invaluable treasure.

As for whether this was true or not, they would know once they saw the Blood Devil's strand of divine soul.

"I hope my guess is correct," Su Lingxiu thought excitedly. If her guess was right, she would have the opportunity to create a pill that replicated the wonders of the world-opening purple light. Even if it only captured a fraction of its power, it would still be a treasure beyond measure.

"Master, what about me?" The Blood Devil asked, its face full of expectation.

"Here, take this," Su Lingxiu said after some thought. She took out several pills and dropped them into the jar.

These were pills that nourished and enriched divine souls, and they would even have a significant effect on a Realm Master's divine soul.

"Thank you, Master!" The Blood Devil exclaimed with excitement.

Su Lingxiu left the secret chamber and entered her seclusion room, preparing to break through to the Heaven Realm.

"Master, I'm going into seclusion to break through," Su Lingxiu said, gripping Li Xuan's shoulder excitedly.

"Okay, go ahead," Li Xuan nodded.

It was time for Su Lingxiu to make her breakthrough as well.

Suddenly, Li Xuan looked up toward the Great Wilderness and revealed a surprised expression.

"What is it, Master?" Su Lingxiu asked, puzzled.

"Just some interesting events," Li Xuan smiled and chuckled.

Su Lingxiu didn't inquire further. After asking a few questions about breaking through to the Heaven Realm, she began her formal seclusion.

"Is the Unchanging Temple also making a move? Xu Yan should quickly understand the mysteries of the Creation Realm to boost his confidence further," Li Xuan muttered to himself.

In the Great Wilderness, within the former inner domain, there lay a tomb of man and heaven, where the infamous Blood Devil was buried by Xin Mengrou herself.

The coffin, inscribed with the words "Born in humility, buried in the wilderness," was trembling. The initial tremors were weak, but they gradually grew stronger.

At one point, there was a loud bang, and the coffin lid flew open. A pair of hands reached out from within.

A figure sat up in the coffin, his pale face devoid of blood, his skin looking shriveled. His eyelids twitched as he slowly opened his eyes.

Those eyes were blood-red, and as they opened, a surge of blood-colored qi seemed to appear out of thin air and infuse his body. The pallor of his face gave way to a flush of blood, and his shriveled skin became smooth and supple. His dry hair transformed into a lustrous, dark mane.

From deathly stillness, the figure slowly came to life, vibrant and brimming with blood qi!

The man stepped out of the coffin, his gaze falling on the coffin lid and the rows of small characters.

"Born in humility, buried in the wilderness? Interesting, very interesting. Buried in the wilderness, huh? At least I wasn't turned to ashes and scattered, which means there's still some lingering affection left."

His eyes scanned the tomb, and the corners of his lips curled up as he broke into a smile. "Hahaha! I've finally succeeded! I've finally descended upon the Great Cang! This should be the inner domain of the Great Cang!"

"Who am I? What is my identity?"

He lowered his head, deep in thought, as if trying to recall something. "Xue Lingzi? Blood Devil? Yes, Blood Devil, that's right. Hahaha, the Blood Devil has returned! Let this world tremble before me!"

The Blood Devil laughed wildly, his eyes seeming to pierce through the tomb and into the world beyond.

"Inner domain, Spirit Realm, Divine Realm... Let's start with the Inner Domain. I wonder if anyone who knew me, the Blood Devil, is still alive."

He patted his clothes, rubbed his face, and smiled brightly, his eyes cold and sharp.

"This body is truly remarkable. This young man was quite something back then. Since I'm occupying your body, I should fulfill your heart's desire, right?

"That young girl who buried you must have meant something to you. After I'm done with your body, I'll bury you together so that you can be at peace!" the Blood Devil muttered as he strode toward the tomb's exit.

(End of Chapter)

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