Chapter 512: Turmoil in the Netherworld Realm

Chapter 512: Turmoil in the Netherworld Realm

The powerful beings of the Netherworld and Demon Realms had long desired access to the Grand Cyan Realm, and their conflict with the Grand Cyan's mighty warriors had endured for eons.

As time marched on, the Grand Cyan Realm's advantage grew more pronounced, and their numbers swelled.

After all, despite some loopholes, the Grand Cyan Realm remained intact, and its primal laws remained robust, providing ample support for martial artists to cultivate and thrive. Thus, it was no surprise that exceptional warriors continued to emerge.

While it was rare for a Realm Master to appear, the Grand Cyan was never short of Supreme Masters.

In contrast, the Netherworld and Demon Realms had not witnessed the birth of a Supreme Master in a long while. The current Supreme Masters in those realms were all ancient beings.

In the past, the powerful beings of the Netherworld and Demon Realms had joined forces to challenge the Grand Cyan Realm, hoping to force its Realm Masters to yield. However, the Grand Cyan, boasting a greater number of Realm Masters, emerged victorious in that great battle.

Nowadays, the grand clashes between the three realms had ceased, and the mighty beings within them occasionally communicated. Still, the Grand Cyan Realm remained steadfast and refused to cede any territory to their rivals.

Lately, the Netherworld Realm had seemingly abandoned its efforts to infiltrate the Grand Cyan through the loopholes in its primal laws, as the connecting pathways had been retracted.

Boom!

Suddenly, a tremor rocked the Netherworld Realm, and a portion of its already fractured world tore apart once more.

The shockwaves rippled outward, reverberating through the Unchanging Land.

The Demon Realm, closest to the Netherworld, was the first to sense the disturbance. One by one, its mighty beings emerged, standing outside the boundaries of their realm.

The seven witches—Mei, Zi, Li, Yan, Ju, Ba, and Chi—and the twelve demons of the Demon Realm, those ancient and formidable beings, appeared, their gazes fixed on the direction of the Netherworld Realm.

"What has happened? Why has another part of the Netherworld Realm crumbled?" Ju, the giant demon, asked gravely.

Mei, her usually enchanting brows furrowed, had shed all traces of her alluring demeanor. Her expression now reflected only gravity and trepidation.

"Could it be the work of the Unchanging Temple?" Mei's voice carried a weighty tone. "Even in its fragmented state, the Netherworld is beyond our might to shatter. Only a Master of the Realm possesses such power!"

"Is the Netherworld doomed, then? Does that mean we of the Demon Realm are next?" Zi and the others exchanged worried glances.

At that moment, the seven witches turned their attention to the Grand Cyan Realm. It was their best hope of resisting the Unchanging Temple.

"Have those from the Netherworld perished?" Yan, the flame demon, asked, her brow creased as she gazed toward the Netherworld.

"I don't know," Mei replied, shaking her head.

"Could they have surrendered to the Unchanging Temple?" Li, the strength demon, asked hesitantly.

"Even if they did, it would only buy them temporary reprieve," Mei sighed. "We are all too familiar with the ways and means of the Unchanging Temple. They would never accept us; they would only seek to consume our power and take the primal energies of our realms from us."

If surrender were an option, why would they cling desperately to their realms in the face of impending doom? Ultimately, the Unchanging Temple's goal was to devour realms to achieve some hidden purpose, and to them, the beings of these smaller realms were nothing more than nourishment.

Boom!

Suddenly, another corner of the Netherworld Realm crumbled, and even from their distant vantage point, they could sense the emergence of an obscure presence.

"A Master of the Realm!" Mei and the others wore grave expressions. A true Master of the Realm had made their move.

After an extended period of silence, the Unchanging Temple had finally recovered from the great war of old and was now taking action. Moreover, their first move involved a Master of the Realm.

"Should we lend aid to the Netherworld?" Li asked in a low voice.

"It's too late," Mei sighed. "Even if we joined forces, we might not be able to stand against that Master of the Realm. While we could temporarily resist them with the might of the Demon Realm, it would take a significant amount of time for our realm to shift its position, and by then, it would be too late."

"We should seek out Tai Kun and Tai He," Ba, the overbearing demon, said coldly. "At this point, if the Grand Cyan wishes to endure, they must accept us and join forces to resist the Unchanging Temple!"

"Indeed," Mei agreed. "That is our only option now. The Demon Realm will draw closer to the Grand Cyan!"

With that decision made, the seven witches returned to the Demon Realm.

Buzz!

The primal laws of the Demon Realm extended toward the loopholes in the Grand Cyan Realm, and the massive Demon Realm began to shift, slowly moving closer to the Grand Cyan.

Grand Cyan Realm, Domain Realm, True Dragon Continent.

Ao Ming had returned and was recounting the tale of the dragon's descent and the powerful being backing Xu Yan.

"He doesn't put me, Ao Lie, in his eyes at all. Studying the Dragon Subduing Technique, what is he trying to do?

This is an insult to the dragons, does he really think I, Ao Lie, am so easy to bully?"

Ao Lie's anger knew no bounds, and his dragon might surged, causing his dragon horns to shine with a sharp light.

"As for that Mei Wu, that flirtatious woman, I, Ao Lie, don't want to bother with her. But as for Xiao Yao, that rascal, I will not let this go. I must find him and teach him a lesson. Let me see how capable he is as the leader of the Seven Heroes of Tai Cang!"

Ao Lie stood up abruptly, his fury uncontrollable.

Just then, a voice rang out.

"Brother Ao Lie, Tian Sha requests an audience!"

Ao Lie's eyebrows twitched, and he signaled for Ao Ming to welcome their guest. He sat firmly on his throne, awaiting Tian Sha's arrival.

"Brother Tian Sha, what brings you here today?" Ao Lie asked as soon as Tian Sha entered.

"I'm here because of Xiao Yao!"

Tian Sha's gaze was intense as he replied, "Xiao Yao has gone too far. Not only has he repeatedly resisted the Underworld and the Witch Demons, but he also schemes for the authority of the heavens and earth in the Divine Realm, specifically targeting the True Dragon Realm. This matter cannot be left unresolved."

Upon hearing this, Ao Lie immediately asked, "Brother Tian Sha, what do you suggest we do?"

"I am willing to lend you a hand, Brother Ao Lie, to suppress Xiao Yao. I have already contacted several Realm Masters, and they will not interfere.

I believe you are aware that Yu Yao, one of the Seven Heroes like Xiao Yao, will definitely not stand idly by if we target him. I will prevent her from interfering."

Tian Sha's eyes turned cold.

"Do you have a grudge against Xiao Yao?" Ao Lie asked, surprised.

"Something like that," Tian Sha replied vaguely.

Ao Lie fell into deep thought. It was no secret among the Realm Masters in the Divine Realm that Tian Sha was plotting for the authority of the heavens and earth.

However, obtaining that authority was no easy task, and many Realm Masters were biding their time, even preparing to claim a share for themselves. They would never allow Tian Sha to monopolize power.

Among the ancient masters of the small worlds, Tai He, Tai Kun, and Tai Miao had all remained silent, neither supporting nor opposing Tian Sha's actions, as if they tacitly approved.

"While I agree that we should teach Xiao Yao a lesson, I will not tolerate any harm to the Tai Cang world. My True Spirit lineage has been favored by the elders of Tai Cang and granted a place here. Regardless of the circumstances, I will defend this position and never submit to anyone..."

Ao Lie spoke slowly, his tone resolute.

"Brother Ao Lie, rest assured," Tian Sha said with a smile. "I have come not only to assist you in dealing with Xiao Yao but also to express my sincerity in our cooperation.

After this is over, I will give you a 20% share. With this share, you can ensure the stability of your True Spirit lineage's position."

"Twenty percent?"

Ao Lie laughed heartily and said, "Good, then it's settled. Xiao Yao has gone too far in insulting the dragons, and we must teach him a lesson. Otherwise, he will think that my True Dragon lineage is easy to bully!"

"Brother Ao Lie, wait for my message. We will descend upon the Divine Realm together and leave Xiao Yao with nowhere to hide!" Tian Sha said, a smile still playing on his lips.

"Good, then I await your good news!" Ao Lie nodded happily.

"In that case, I shall take my leave and begin my preparations. Farewell!"

"Take care, Tian Sha. Ming'er, see our guest out!" Ao Lie called after him.

After seeing Tian Sha off, Ao Ming returned, confusion written on his face. "Father, are you really going to join forces with Tian Sha?"

"Xiao Yao has gone too far in insulting the dragons. We must teach him a lesson," Ao Lie replied. "And since Tian Sha dares to plot for the authority of the heavens and earth, he must have his reasons and confidence.

If our cooperation goes well and we obtain a 20% share, my True Dragon clan will be able to maintain our current status."

Ao Lie's eyes narrowed as he continued, "It has been too long since the Battle of the Heavens. The Non-Transformation Temple will likely make its move soon. Tian Sha's ambition, which neither Tai He nor Tai Kun has tried to stop, is something they want to observe and see if he can truly succeed."

Ao Ming frowned and said, "But Father, Xiao Yao is the leader of the Seven Heroes of Tai Cang. If we kill him..."

"Who said anything about killing him?" Ao Lie interrupted with a soft laugh. "Xiao Yao is not so easy to kill. If he truly faces a crisis, do you think Tai He, Tai Miao, and Tai Kun will just sit back and watch? After all, in a sense, that rascal Xiao Yao is a disciple of the Tai Cang elders!"

Ao Ming's eyes widened in realization, but he still worriedly asked, "But Father, what if Tian Sha wants to kill him?"

Ao Lie's eyes gleamed with deep meaning as he said, "Xiao Yao is known as the number one expert of the second generation of the Tai Cang world. And while Tian Sha may not be considered the number one of the third generation, he's close. Perhaps the struggle between the second and third generations is related to the authority of the heavens and earth. Their contest has nothing to do with us."

In the Domain Realm, Tian Sha walked in silence, arriving at the Yu Yao Realm, where he gazed at it intently.

Boom!

The Yu Yao Realm trembled, its laws quivering as strands of law power emerged and transformed into a graceful figure.

"Tian Sha?!"

Yu Yao's eyes grew serious as she felt immense pressure emanating from Tian Sha.

"Without the Lord of the Heavens and Earth, a realm cannot withstand the Unchanging Temple. Do you understand, Lord Yu Yao?" Tian Sha said gravely.

"You still have a long way to go if you want to become the Lord of the Heavens and Earth!" Yu Yao retorted with a cold laugh.

Tian Sha remained silent and turned to leave. Yu Yao's brows furrowed, and her law power gradually receded as the Yu Yao Realm returned to its former tranquility.

"It's time!" Tian Sha's eyes turned icy, and no one could stop him from becoming the Lord of the Heavens and Earth!

"Since you know that the sneak attack back then was related to me, there's no point in hiding it anymore. Let's see how you'll help Xiaoyao now!" Tian Sha strode towards the Di Ying Realm, ready to take action.

Suddenly, Tian Sha looked up sharply towards the space beyond the heavens and vanished from his original spot.

In the Domain Realm, numerous powerful realm masters appeared one after another outside the heavens.

"What is that?!"

Jiang Feng looked towards the direction of the Mingyu Heaven and Earth, his eyes widening in shock.

"Lord of the Heavens and Earth?!"

Tian Sha uttered four words that sent a chill through everyone's hearts.

The Unchanging Temple had finally made its move.

"What are they up to now?" Cloud Luo Realm Lord gazed at the Wu Mo Heaven and Earth, sensing the domain laws reaching out and pulling the Wu Mo Heaven and Earth closer.

Boom!

"Mei Wu, Zi Wu, and Ba Mo, do you intend to start a war?" Jiang Feng's aura surged as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Brother Jiang Feng..."

Mei Wu's enchanting voice rang out, causing some of the weaker realm masters to quickly collect themselves and avert their gazes, afraid of being affected.

"Hmph!"

Jiang Feng coldly snorted, "Keep your allure to yourself, it won't work on me!"

"You're ruthless!" Mei Wu pouted in dismay.

"Everyone, the Unchanging Temple has made its move. If we don't join forces, how long can the Tai Cang Heaven and Earth last? If we continue to fight among ourselves, none of us will fare well!" Ba Mo spoke in a grave tone.

"The Tai Cang Heaven and Earth cannot rely on its domain laws at this moment. Even if you enter our realm, your help would be limited. It's better for you to remain in the Wu Mo Heaven and Earth and coordinate with us from there. There's no need to enter Tai Cang," another realm master suggested.

"Why must the Tai Cang group be so ruthless? We are all realm masters of small heavens and earths. While we may not be able to deal with the Lord of the Heavens and Earth, we can still face those from the Unchanging Temple. If the Mingyu Heaven and Earth falls, how long can Tai Cang hold out?" Mei Wu dropped her alluring act and spoke solemnly.

Boom!

Just then, the Mingyu Heaven and Earth trembled violently, and a blood-red light illuminated the Unchanging Land.

Everyone's expressions changed as they witnessed the domain laws of the Mingyu Heaven and Earth being fully activated, as if it was about to self-destruct and take its enemies down with it.

The blood light blossomed like a sun shining on the hazy Unchanging Land, and despite the distance, the powerful beings could feel the terrifying power emanating from the Mingyu Heaven and Earth.

Just as everyone thought that the Mingyu Heaven and Earth would completely shatter in the next moment, the blood light began to contract as if it was being absorbed and suppressed.

"Devouring a heaven and earth?!"

Tian Sha's eyes narrowed, and everyone's hearts sank.

Who could be behind this move if not the one from the Unchanging Temple? Only that person could possess such terrifying power!

How much longer could the Tai Cang Heaven and Earth hold out, even if it wasn't fragmented?

A heavy atmosphere enveloped everyone, and even Tian Sha began to reconsider his plans regarding Xiaoyao.

After all, the true crisis came from beyond the heavens, and if they couldn't overcome it, everything else would be for naught!

"Even if one devours a heaven and earth, it takes time to digest it. They won't be able to devour another heaven and earth in a short period, so we shouldn't encounter them for now." Ao Lie looked at Tian Sha and spoke in a deep voice.

Tian Sha took a deep breath and said, "Fellow powerful beings, now that the crisis is upon us, the heavens and earth cannot remain leaderless for long. I, Tian Sha, am confident in my abilities and can control a large portion of the authority of the heavens and earth. I hope that all of you will work together with me to face this crisis!"

(End of Chapter)

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