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Chapter 547: Jade Courtyard
Chapter 547: Jade Courtyard
In the silent and desolate Hongze realm, four figures strode across the land, their presence no longer concealed as they absorbed the essence of their surroundings. Their unrestrained auras brought a sense of vitality to this lifeless place, as if awakening it from its long slumber.
Outside the Hongze realm, within the towering mountains, Cang Haigui waited anxiously for Xu Yan and the others to return while remaining vigilant of their surroundings. He was prepared to send a message at a moment's notice.
The area they were in was influenced by the Hongze realm, shrouded in a mist that carried a hint of darkness, adding to the eerie silence. Not a single true spirit could be seen or felt.
"It's uncomfortable staying here," Cang Haigui sighed.
However, as he gazed at the Hongze realm, his heart still trembled with fear, though it had lessened since their initial encounter.
"I must overcome this fear!" Cang Haigui gritted his teeth, fixing his eyes on the Hongze realm, determined to conquer the deep-seated dread within him.
Even if he couldn't completely erase the shadows in his heart, lessening his fear would be a significant step forward.
Time passed, and Cang Haigui gradually grew pleased as he stared at the realm. The longer he gazed, the more accustomed he became, and his fear continued to diminish.
"How much time has passed?" Cang Haigui murmured to himself. Had it really been half a month since Xu Yan and the others entered the Hongze realm?
"Has it really been that long already? Why haven't they returned? I hope nothing has gone wrong," he thought, reaching for a communication talisman to send a message. But then he hesitated, "What if they're in the midst of some profound realization? I wouldn't want to disturb them. Besides, they are disciples of that extraordinary master. Surely they'll be safe."
That master was incredibly powerful, capable of crushing true spirits akin to Lords of the Realm with a mere pinch of his fingers. His strength was undoubtedly on par with, if not superior to, the master of the Unchanging Temple.
"I'll wait a little longer," Cang Haigui decided. "If they've truly found an opportunity for growth, they won't be back for a while."
With that in mind, he continued to face his fears.
In a remote area of the Unchanging Land, a massive true spirit galloped through the void, carrying three figures on its back.
These three figures differed from ordinary warriors; they lacked the vibrant spiritual aura, instead exuding a somber and ominous aura as if they had never truly lived within the realms.
Clad in gray robes, they had the silhouette of a palace embroidered on their chests.
"What's the point of searching for a desolate realm?" one of them asked, a hint of confusion in his voice.
"We just need to complete the task. The purpose of seeking a desolate realm is for the higher-ups to decide," another replied, shaking his head.
The third person spoke in a deep voice, "The four people and the turtle we encountered are likely heavenly beings who came for this desolate realm as well. If we can find it, we might be able to capture them."
The first speaker furrowed his brow in confusion, "How is it possible for beings from the Tai Cang Realm to leave their realm and have the leisure to seek out the desolate Hongze Realm?"
After all, if they were heavenly beings, they could only have originated from the Tai Cang Realm; there was no other option.
When they had received the task to find the desolate Hongze Realm, they had also learned that the Mingyu Realm had already been refined by the Blood Prison Guardian, which was only fitting since it was his realm to begin with.
As for the Wu Mo Realm, it had also ceased to exist, colliding with the Tai Cang Realm and causing quite a stir.
Given these circumstances, it seemed odd that beings from the Tai Cang Realm would have the leisure to seek out a desolate realm.
"Perhaps the Tai Cang Realm suffered greatly from the collision with the Wu Mo Realm, and they're seeking the Hongze Realm to rectify the problem?" the third person suggested with a smile.
"Makes sense!"
The three continued their search for the Hongze Realm, riding atop the true spirit as they navigated through the Unchanging Land.
As for the Tai Cang Realm, that was a matter for the higher-ups; they could only follow orders.
...
A thunderous rumble shook a towering mountain, and a terrifying aura permeated the area, causing nearby true spirits to tremble in fear and flee for their lives.
At that moment, the mountain exuded an aura that struck dread into their hearts.
The true spirits scattered in all directions, their cries filling the air. Even the stronger true spirits trampled and collided with the weaker ones in their panic. In just a short while, over a dozen weak true spirits had perished during this chaotic escape.
"Who are you?"
"Hahaha! You realize it now? Too late!"
"Is the Great Desolate Realm a lie? My child soul descended upon the Tai Cang Realm, and there was no accident?"
"The Great Desolate is real!"
"Stop deceiving me! The Great Desolate is fake, and so is the Dao Progenitor!"
"Hahaha! I told you, the Great Desolate is not a lie. The Tai Cang is a thing of the past; now we are in the Great Desolate Realm! As for the Dao Progenitor, their power is beyond your comprehension!
"Hehe, what am I capable of? Don't you already know?"
Deep within the mountains, after a prolonged struggle, Blood Demon finally realized that the soul he had drawn back was not his own!
To be precise, something unexpected had happened to this child soul, and it had been stolen by an outsider.
Furthermore, the other party intended to steal his power and replace him!
At this moment, Blood Demon understood that an unknown change had occurred in the Tai Cang universe.
"I'll see how you plan to replace me!"
Blood Demon was furious, but he had to admit that he was helpless against his opponent.
From the very beginning, his misjudgment and loss of a golden opportunity allowed the other party to take the initiative, stealing half of his body and sealing his fate.
Moreover, this child soul was extremely bizarre. It shared a common source with him, preventing his rules from rejecting it, yet it was beyond his control, and some secret techniques were ineffective against it.
The power of that mysterious "Dao Progenitor" was truly formidable and inconceivable.
He was the master of the universe!
"The fact that I can't do anything to you doesn't mean that no one else can!"
Blood-red light surged around Blood Demon, and the blood pool vanished as he prepared to return to the Unchanging Temple to seek help in suppressing the unknown soul within his body.
"Hehe, it's not up to me," Blood Extreme said with a sinister smile. As Blood Demon stepped forward with one foot, the other foot took a step backward, causing his body to split and sit on the ground with his legs wide apart.
"Hehe!"
Blood Extreme laughed wildly, controlling the hand he had dominion over and raising it to slam down on the other hand controlled by Blood Demon, as if he wanted to break it.
After all, it wasn't his body, so he didn't feel any pain!
"You dare!"
Blood Demon raged like thunder, his body surging with blood-red light as he once again entered a struggle for control over his body. Thus, Blood Demon's body tumbled and rolled in the mountains, as if he were fighting himself.
"You've missed your chance. Now that we share control over this body, you can't expel me, and I temporarily can't devour you either. Let's talk and come to some sort of agreement."
Blood Extreme was in high spirits.
Although he had failed to completely replace Blood Demon and gain control over his entire power and body, he had still managed to occupy half of it, which was half a success.
Moreover, the advantage was on his side, and the longer this situation dragged on, the more it benefited him.
He was secretly carrying out a "Soul Implantation" plan, and once it was complete, even if Blood Demon sought external help, it would be impossible to remove him unless he was willing to give up half of his soul, half of his power, and half of his body.
Obviously, Blood Demon was unwilling to give up half of his power, so he wouldn't consider seeking external help. Instead, he would have to sit down and negotiate.
In the future, they could take turns controlling the power, taking turns being the master.
It was as if Blood Demon's body and soul had two independent consciousnesses, each capable of controlling the body, and neither could do anything about the other.
Blood Extreme was temporarily satisfied with this situation. Although he wasn't the complete master of the universe, he could take turns being the master, and that was still worthwhile.
Moreover, he had other opportunities. For example, if the Unchanging Temple went to war with the Great Wilderness, he could borrow external forces to completely replace Blood Demon.
But before that, he needed to calm Blood Demon down.
"In your dreams!" Blood Demon growled.
"If that's the case, then let's continue with the splits," Blood Extreme said, controlling half of the body and struggling against Blood Demon. For a time, Blood Demon's body contorted into various strange postures, even twisting in bizarre ways.
"Hehe, this is your body. If you don't cherish it, I won't feel any pain either!" Blood Extreme laughed evilly.
Blood Demon was about to go insane with rage. This was too hateful!
"Aren't you uncomfortable?" Blood Demon asked through gritted teeth.
"Why would I be uncomfortable?" Blood Extreme replied. "What's a little pain to me? Are you, the mighty Blood Demon, unable to withstand a little pain?"
This so-called pain was nothing compared to the agony he had willingly endured for Su Lingxiu's research, creating an even deeper understanding of souls.
Furthermore, his soul had been refined to withstand greater pain, and he had been refined while his consciousness was fully awake.
Su Lingxiu's research into souls had reached a profound level, reducing the pain his soul could feel. So, this little pain meant nothing to Blood Extreme!
For a moment, Blood Demon was speechless, but then he hardened his heart and said, "You're forcing me to do this!"
His eyes shone with madness, and his soul was enveloped in blood-red flames.
He, the master of the universe, had been pushed to such a desperate measure! Self-Immolating his Soul!
He would use this method to burn Blood Extreme out, expel him from his body, even if it meant damaging his soul and enduring excruciating torture. He was willing to pay any price!
"Whew, that's a bit spicy. I feel like my whole body has been doused with pepper spray; it's a fiery sensation!"
Contrary to expectations, Blood Extreme remained calm and collected, his face devoid of any distortion, and he didn't utter a single scream. He merely commented on the spicy sensation!
Blood Demon's mental state was on the brink of collapse from frustration!
"Aren't you uncomfortable?" Blood Demon asked through gritted teeth.
"Why would I be uncomfortable?" Blood Extreme replied nonchalantly. "What's a little pain to me? Are you, the mighty Blood Demon, unable to withstand a trifling amount of pain?"
This so-called pain was nothing compared to the agony he had willingly endured for Su Lingxiu's soul research, which had granted him an even deeper understanding of souls.
Furthermore, his soul had been refined to withstand greater pain, and the refinement process had been carried out while his consciousness was fully awake.
Su Lingxiu's research into souls had reached a profound level, reducing the pain his soul could feel. So, this minor discomfort meant nothing to Blood Extreme!
Blood Demon was left speechless for a moment, but then he steeled himself and said, "You're forcing me to do this!"
His eyes shone with madness, and his soul was enveloped in blood-red flames.
(End of Chapter)
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