Chapter 518: The Battle Between the Tai Kun and Tai He Realm Lords

Chapter 518: The Battle Between the Tai Kun and Tai He Realm Lords

Beyond the heavens, the Wu Mo realm began to draw closer to the Tai Cang realm, and the various realm lords of the Dao domain watched on in silence.

Now that an agreement had been reached, it was only natural that at this critical juncture, the full might of the Wu Mo realm would be brought to bear in defense against their common enemy by moving closer to the Tai Cang realm.

Xu Yan looked up beyond the heavens. Due to the restrictions imposed by the Dao laws of the universe, aside from realm lords, no other cultivators from the Tai Cang realm could transcend the heavens and enter the Unchanging Lands.

And so, Xu Yan was currently unable to leave the Tai Cang realm and enter those fabled lands.

"The Wu Mo? Could it be that Mei Wu intends to enter the Tai Cang realm?" Xu Yan wondered inwardly.

To be honest, Mei Wu had helped him a great deal and even gifted him several treasures.

"I wonder where Mei Wu found that stalk of jade bamboo," Xu Yan mused.

Even a small branch from that jade bamboo was extraordinary, so the complete stalk would undoubtedly be a peerless treasure.

Moreover, that jade bamboo seemed to be connected to one of the Seven Lords of the Seven Realms, the Lord of the Qing Ling realm, as it was also known as the Qing Ling jade bamboo!

Xu Yan continued to comprehend the origin of the universe. Although he seemed to have hit a bottleneck in his cultivation at the Epiphanous Realm, he was close to achieving a minor breakthrough at the Cosmic Realm.

Time passed, and Mei Wu and the others began their entry into the Tai Cang realm, causing quite a stir in the Dao domain.

The two realms under Tian Sha's control were more than sufficient for the cultivators of the Wu Mo realm to settle in, especially since the population of the Wu Mo realm was not large to begin with.

The damaged Wu Mo realm had its Dao laws slowly decaying, and the birth of too many lifeforms would only hasten the consumption of its resources. Mei Wu and the others had long been deliberately suppressing the number of lifeforms in their realm.

Because of this, the average strength of the Wu Mo cultivators was relatively high, as they had been cultivating for a much longer period of time.

The two realms under Tian Sha's control were divided into a Demon Realm and a Witch Realm, which, in a sense, also served to distinguish the different types of Wu Mo cultivators.

"Things are certainly getting lively," Li Xuan remarked as he observed the lifeforms from the Wu Mo realm transferring over to the Tai Cang realm without interfering.

Tian Zi also wore a smile, as the increase in powerful cultivators and lifeforms in the Tai Cang realm would only benefit him as the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao of this realm.

"If we were to devour the Wu Mo realm and incorporate it into the Tai Cang realm, the strength of the Tai Cang realm would increase significantly," Tian Zi thought to himself.

He felt a twinge of regret that he was currently unable to absorb the Wu Mo realm, even with his control over the entire Tai Cang realm as its Heavenly Dao. He would need some assistance to achieve that feat.

"That Blood Demon is quite interesting," Tian Zi mused as he turned his attention back to the Blood Demon.

Tai Kun Realm.

In front of a mottled stone platform, Jiang Feng stood silently.

"Master, Mei Wu and the others have entered the Tai Cang realm," a somewhat weary voice sounded from within the stone platform.

"Have things progressed to that stage already? Feng'er, if the Tai Cang realm falls, take that hand and flee into the Unchanging Lands. Follow the directions I've given you, and just run as far as you can," the weary voice sighed.

"Yes, Master!" Jiang Feng nodded, then fell silent for a moment before speaking again. "Master, it seems that the remnant soul of Blood Extremity has disappeared."

"If it's gone, then it's gone," Tai Kun replied nonchalantly.

"But Master, Blood Extremity's soul still contains a trace of the Primordial Purple Light's essence. Perhaps it could help you heal your old injury?" Jiang Feng asked, a hint of reluctance in his voice.

"It's too difficult! A mere trace of the Primordial Purple Light's essence won't be enough to aid my recovery, so don't worry about it. When the great battle commences, I will help you escape," Tai Kun said with a smile.

Sadness flashed in Jiang Feng's eyes, and after a long silence, he asked, "Master, what about Tian Sha? Can he really obtain the authority of the heavens?"

There was a long silence from within the stone platform before Tai Kun finally spoke, "I don't know where he gets his confidence from. While it's true that Tian Sha is unable to achieve it, Tai Cang's older brother did indeed leave behind an opportunity to become the Lord of this realm. However, no one has appeared to claim it yet, and something unexpected must have happened to him.

"Also, that Tian Zi fellow is still alive. It won't be easy to gain his recognition.

"In fact, ever since Tai Cang's death, there has been no hope for this realm. That we've survived till now is all thanks to Tai Cang's prowess.

"Even if a second Lord of the Tai Cang realm were to appear, they would still be unable to turn the tide."

Jiang Feng fell silent.

The stone platform trembled, and a scroll flew out.

"After such a long period of time, I have finally managed to compile this map, which shows the Unchanging Lands that I once traversed. It also marks the location of my birthplace.

"After you enter the Unchanging Lands, use this map as your guide and explore those lands. Return to my birthplace, and try to find Tai Cang's birthplace using the method I taught you. Perhaps you will find some opportunity there.

"Master!" Jiang Feng choked up.

Born into humble beginnings, he had lost his parents at a young age. It was then that his master, who roamed the heavens leisurely, had taken him in and set him on the path to becoming a powerful cultivator. Eventually, he rose to become a Realm Lord, presiding over the Tai Kun realm.

"Go now and prepare for the impending crisis. Tai He has likely made similar arrangements for Cang Lie. You can join forces with him and support each other." Tai Kun's voice sounded even more weary.

Jiang Feng nodded, turned to leave, then suddenly remembered something. He asked, "Master, Tian Sha has joined forces with Ao Lie, and they seem to be targeting the Xiaoyao Realm Lord. The Xiaoyao Realm Lord is in the Divine Domain, apparently plotting something. Should we lend a hand to help him?"

"Xiaoyao? Isn't he the carefree and indifferent type who doesn't involve himself in matters of life and death? Why would he be plotting something now? You don't need to concern yourself with him, Jiang Feng. Xiaoyao will have others to aid him, and he's not someone that Tian Sha and his allies can easily kill." Tai Kun replied with a hint of confusion.

"Yes, Master!" Jiang Feng nodded and turned to leave.

Inside the stone platform, the aged Tai Kun had deep wrinkles on his face and seemed devoid of vitality. A gray mist surrounded him, constantly eroding his being.

As the ancient master of a small realm, he was one of the earliest followers of Tai Cang and had once obtained the Purple Light of Creation. Among the masters of small realms, his strength ranked among the top.

He had been a key participant in the final battle, even slaying a powerful cultivator at the level of a small realm master from the Unchanging Temple.

In the final moments of that battle, he had rushed into the fray, only to be affected by the aura of one of the Unchanging Temple's powerful cultivators, resulting in his current state.

If it weren't for that final push that had sent him away from the battlefield, he would have perished long ago.

"Tai Cang, brother, even if the heavens crumble and the earth shatters, I will not let them forget your name," Tai Kun murmured to himself.

In the Tai He realm, another major realm within the Dao Domain, the one presiding over it was not the ancient master of a small realm, Tai He, but his direct disciple, Cang Lie.

Cang Lie was known by some small realm masters as the Eighth Outstanding Talent of Tai Cang. Rumors held that he had received guidance from Tai Cang himself.

"Master!" Cang Lie bowed respectfully at the foot of a hill.

"Now that the crisis has arrived, the end of the Tai Cang realm is inevitable. We cannot hope to withstand it, for they did not witness the final battle and cannot understand the true extent of the threat," Tai He's voice echoed from within the hill.

"When the crisis arrives, take that bone and flee to the Unchanging Lands," Tai He instructed.

A scroll flew out from the hill. "This is a map I drew of the Unchanging Lands I once traveled, including the place of my birth. I hope you can find it and not get lost in the Unchanging Lands.

"Tai Kun has likely made similar arrangements for Jiang Feng. You can join forces with him and search for Tai Cang's birthplace together. Perhaps you will find some opportunity there.

"If the opportunity arises, and you become a Realm Lord, able to create your own realm, do not forget Tai Cang. That is your true root!" Tai He said solemnly.

"Yes, Master. I will never forget Tai Cang!" Cang Lie replied solemnly.

In the Tai Miao realm, a place of vibrant colors and blooming flowers, a majestic figure stood tall.

In an instant, a soft sigh echoed, and the majestic figure vanished.

A graceful figure emerged from the colorful flowers, and as she walked, the dream-like scenery around her shattered like an illusion. When she looked back, the vibrant flowers had disappeared, revealing the desolate ruins that lay beneath.

The dream-like woman, Mei Wu, exuded a sharp aura, resembling an overbearing peerless ruler.

"Master!" Two figures hurried over and bowed before her. Their voices were filled with delight.

"Rise, you've done well," Tai Miao said to her two disciples, one with a cold and proud aura and the other with a gentle and dream-like presence. They were her direct disciples, one cultivating the Dream Path and the other the Supreme Path.

Due to her internal conflict, her two disciples had also developed a rivalry.

"Are Tai Kun and Tai He still around?" Tai Miao asked softly.

"Master, we've heard no news of them. It was rumored that they perished long ago. Currently, the Tai Kun realm is presided over by Jiang Feng, and the Tai He realm by Cang Lie," one of the disciples replied.

Tai Miao fell silent, her thoughts drifting to memories of the past and the friends she once knew.

In the Tian Sha realm, Mei Wu had arrived.

"Tian Sha, when will you go after Xiaoyao? I can't wait any longer!" she said impatiently.

"Soon. We're already preparing to take action. You should understand that Xiaoyao is, after all, the foremost of Tai Cang's Seven Outstanding Talents. If we're going to make a move, we have to ensure absolute success," Tian Sha said gravely.

In the depths of the Earth Shadow Realm, a figure emerged, shrouded in mist and as elusive as a shadow. Without a sound, he stepped out, and even a typical Realm Lord would be hard-pressed to detect his presence.

The Realm Lord of the Earth Shadow Realm had finally entered the Divine Realm.

In the Jade Yao Realm—

"Cough, cough!"

A few light coughs echoed, and the Jade Yao Realm Lord suddenly opened her eyes, gazing at a certain spot.

"Earth Shadow, you've finally shown yourself!"

With one step, she instantly appeared outside her realm.

"The Divine Realm? Are they targeting Xiao Yao?"

Jade Yao let out a cold laugh and was about to head to the Divine Realm when her expression suddenly changed as she looked up.

Two masked men stood in her way.

"Jade Yao Realm Lord, it would be best if you rested and recovered quietly."

One of them spoke in a deep voice.

"Tai Cang, when did you two join their ranks?" Jade Yao's face darkened as she recognized these two unfamiliar Realm Lords.

Although they were only minor Realm Lords, they were still Realm Lords nonetheless.

"The two of you won't be able to stop me!" Jade Yao waved her hand, and a white light emerged, forming a slender and sharp blade that exuded a fierce aura. With a swift strike, she unleashed her attack.

Boom!

A battle between Realm Lords erupted!

In the True Dragon Realm, a dragon's roar reverberated as Ao Lie rushed towards the Divine Realm.

Now that the Earth Shadow Realm and the Divine Realm had completely merged, and the Dao Domain was unifying with the Divine Realm, even Realm Lord-level experts could descend upon the Divine Realm.

The news spread like wildfire in the Dao Domain, and various Realm Lords stepped out, their gazes fixed on the site of the battle. Some wore solemn expressions, while others remained silent.

"Jade Yao Realm Lord, are those two with her from Tian Sha's faction? They are unfamiliar Realm Lords. Tian Sha has indeed kept them well-hidden."

A Realm Lord coldly sneered.

"Are they targeting the Xiao Yao Realm Lord?"

Another Realm Lord took a step forward, intending to descend upon the Divine Realm, but they were immediately locked down by a powerful aura.

"There's no need to meddle in their affairs. Let's just observe the clash of these mighty beings."

A Realm Lord smiled and commented.

The rest of the Realm Lords fell silent, their gazes turning towards the Tai Kun and Tai He Realms.

To their surprise, neither Tai He nor Tai Kun showed any signs of interfering, as if they had chosen to stay out of the matter.

"Meng Chong, how dare you kill my son! Xiao Yao's disciple, you deserve to die!"

Suddenly, a furious roar echoed.

A Realm Lord with murderous intent rushed towards the Divine Realm.

"That's the Wan Tao Realm Lord. He must have received the news about his son, whose body and bones have completely disappeared," some of the Realm Lords murmured.

Xiao Yao's indulgence of his disciple, who killed the son of a Realm Lord, had indeed broken the unspoken rules among them.

The battle between the Realm Lords continued, and although Jade Yao, one of the Tai Cang Seven Prodigies, was still injured, she held her ground and showed no signs of being at a disadvantage despite facing two Realm Lords alone.

However, she was also being held back.

In the Tian Sha Realm, a figure stepped out, exuding a powerful aura that intimidated countless strong cultivators.

It was Tian Sha!

The other Realm Lords' expressions turned solemn as Tian Sha's strength exceeded their expectations. Tian Sha glanced in the direction of the Jade Yao Realm and then began to walk step by step towards the Earth Shadow Realm, intending to pay a visit to the Divine Realm.

"Is Mei Wu also going to make a move?"

Seeing Mei Wu's figure appearing, one of the Realm Lords' faces changed.

"It is said that Mei Wu holds a grudge against Xiao Yao!"

As Mei Wu stepped out, Di Wu, Li Wu, Yan Mo, Ju Mo, Ba Mo, and Chi Mo followed suit.

Boom!

Suddenly, everyone was startled as their gazes turned towards the Tai Miao Realm.

A figure emerged from the Tai Miao Realm, dreamlike and unreal, yet exuding an aura of overwhelming dominance.

With a cold smile, this figure raised their hand, and the power of the Dao Rules surged, falling into their palm. With a casual wave of their hand, they unleashed a strike!

Boom!

An overwhelmingly dominant attack instantly landed in front of one of the Realm Lords fighting against Jade Yao.

The Realm Lord's expression changed drastically, and he hastily defended himself. Despite his efforts, he was still blasted away, retreating a thousand miles in an instant.

Jade Yao seized this opportunity, her figure flickering as she transformed into a beam of white light and swiftly left the battlefield.

Tian Sha paused in his tracks, his expression turning solemn as he looked towards the Tai Miao Realm.

The other Realm Lords wore grave expressions as well. Tai Miao, the ancient ruler of a small realm, had finally stepped out of the Tai Miao Realm, and with just one move, she displayed her formidable strength.

"Stop her!"

Tian Sha's voice was heavy with command.

Di Wu, Ba Mo, and Chi Mo stepped forward, and in the blink of an eye, they revealed their true forms.

Ba Mo had a ferocious appearance, with giant eyes, a wide nose, and needle-like bristles on his back. A low, rumbling hum emanated from him.

Di Wu opened his hundred eyes, reflecting the heavens and the earth.

Chi Mo's body was entirely crimson, surrounded by crimson demonic energy, and he held a large crimson trident in his hand.

"Tai Miao, there's no need to intervene."

Chi Mo's voice rumbled.

Tai Miao remained silent, her demeanor calm and unafraid. Without hesitation, she took action.

(End of Chapter)

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