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Chapter 555: The Yang Emperor's Fishing Expedition
Chapter 555: The Yang Emperor's Fishing Expedition
"Devoured by the Black Heaven?"
Triswood Domain Lord's expression turned bitter upon hearing this, with a hint of apprehension.
"How could Wu Dong have ventured deep into the Black Heaven..."
If he had been devoured by the Black Heaven, there was nothing he could do about it.
In fact, even if he sought help from stronger beings, it would be impossible to rescue Wu Dong.
Regarding the Black Heaven, Radiance Dao Lord had once mentioned that it was an unconscious cosmic wonder, devouring everything it came into contact with.
Therefore, although the Radiant Order had a presence in the Divine Wood Universe, no Domain Lord dared to descend upon it.
Or rather, they couldn't.
Doing so might bring disaster to the Radiant Universe as well.
After all, the Black Heaven could devour even Domain Lords.
If one were to die within the Black Heaven, it would be a pointless death.
"Wait... Based on Wu Dong's strength and the time flow rate in the Divine Wood Universe, even if he rushed with all his might, he wouldn't have reached the depths of the Black Heaven yet."
Triswood Domain Lord had realized something, but the Era Domain Lord had already disappeared without a trace.
He knew that the Era Domain Lord had been in a mortal state for a long time and rarely awakened, so he didn't disturb him further.
"Strange... How did Wu Dong really die?"
"Why don't we ask the Void Playground?"
In the Divine Wood Universe, the Radiant Order was powerful, but their influence was far less widespread than that of the Void Playground.
The Void Travelers could be found throughout the various domains of the Divine Wood Universe, making them the best source for gathering information.
...
"Finally, it's over."
"I almost became an emotionless killing machine."
Qi Yuan ceased his slaughter.
The ninety-nine Trickster Gods, including Qi Huang, finally perished after an unknown number of deaths, completely vanishing from existence.
"The Black Heaven is indeed a tricky place."
Although the Devious Origin made the Black Heaven Abyss an ultimate delicacy for Qi Huang, this was because Qi Huang and the others were far weaker than him, allowing him to effortlessly kill them and gain experience to improve himself.
If he were to encounter opponents of Domain Lord-level strength, it would be challenging to defeat them.
Moreover, Domain Lords could resurrect indefinitely.
"It's impressive that the Divine Wood Universe has lasted this long."
Qi Yuan imagined what would happen if the Black Heaven Abyss reached the Immortal World. He suspected that even the Immortal World wouldn't be able to withstand it for long.
"What exactly is the Black Heaven?" Qi Yuan's eyes revealed a complex expression.
Was it a cosmic disaster or a cosmic wonder?
Just then, a communication artifact flickered with a faint light.
A message from Immortal Spirit Handsome arrived.
"Qi Yuan, I've accepted a mission and will be heading to the Gold Quail Realm soon.
As a respected Domain Lord, you should be able to guarantee my safety, right?"
Immortal Spirit Handsome's words carried a hint of jest.
Naturally, he didn't believe that Qi Yuan was truly a Domain Lord.
After all, Domain Lords could manipulate the time rule.
"Rest assured, with me here, the Gold Quail Realm will be safe." Qi Yuan was quite considerate of this informative NPC.
...
In the void space,
A tall woman stood with her arms crossed, exuding a valiant aura. She turned to Immortal Spirit Handsome and said, "Are you sure your friend can protect us?"
"Don't worry, my friend is incredibly powerful. He once slew Feng Ti, who had nine lives." Immortal Spirit Handsome patted his chest confidently.
The golden-haired man, Tong Chang, heard this and his eyes widened in surprise. "Such strength! I didn't think the Divine Wood Universe would have such a genius."
Tong Chang had heard of Feng Ti, who was among the top three in the Five Steps Ascend Heaven rankings of the Radiant Universe.
"I never expected such talent in this world," the tall woman murmured.
At that moment, a soul in her mind sighed, "With such talent, I'd like to take this one as my disciple."
Of course, she was merely captivated by the talent and had a momentary desire to mentor such a prodigy.
Currently, she was preoccupied with breaking through to the second layer of the Yang Emperor, leaving no time for discipleship, especially since that disciple would be from another universe, making it a complicated affair.
If Immortal Spirit Handsome had informed her that Qi Yuan had grasped the embryonic form of the cosmic rule, her thoughts might have been different.
"However, there are ninety-nine Trickster Gods in the Gold Quail Realm, including Qi Huang. We should still be cautious." The tall woman added.
The golden-haired man nodded. "Yes, the other Trickster Gods are not a concern, but Qi Huang... He has so many uncles, and it's unclear who his real father is."
As he spoke, Tong Chang burst into laughter.
Qi Huang's mysterious parentage was a frequent topic in the discussion forums of the Void Playground.
He had many uncles who treated him well, but it was uncertain who his father was, which limited their support.
Immortal Spirit Handsome laughed as well. "Can the Black Heaven Abyss even produce offspring? How amusing!"
"Enough chatter, the mission is important."
"Go to these coordinates; my friend Qi Yuan is waiting there."
"Okay."
A spatial transmission ripple appeared, and the three figures vanished.
Once again, they found themselves in the Gold Quail Realm, landing in a secluded courtyard.
Immortal Spirit Handsome scanned the area and immediately spotted a familiar figure. His eyes lit up with joy, "It's been a while, and you're still as radiant as ever. This is Wu Chun, and the blonde-haired one is Tong Chang."
Qi Yuan nodded in acknowledgment.
Wu Chun and Tong Chang greeted Qi Yuan with a nod, acknowledging their acquaintance.
The tall woman, Wu Chun, appraised Qi Yuan with a flirtatious smile, "Immortal Spirit Handsome, you should introduce your brother to us."
The blonde-haired man, Tong Chang, nodded in agreement.
They exchanged pleasantries, creating a somewhat harmonious atmosphere.
Qi Yuan stretched lazily, "What task are you undertaking, and how can I be of assistance? In this Gold Quail Realm, I still hold some influence."
Mentioning the task, Immortal Spirit Handsome became serious, "I'm searching for someone named Guan Ku, a member of the rebel army."
"This Guan Ku is one of the three leaders of the rebel army, shrouded in mystery. He never reveals his true identity," Wu Chun added.
The difficulty of this task was moderate, but the key lay in avoiding Qi Kuang and others while finding Guan Ku.
"That's simple. Just give me a moment," Qi Yuan smiled gently.
At that moment, in the Gold Quail Realm, all the rebels and other beings suddenly heard a voice in their minds.
"Where is Guan Ku?"
Everyone was perplexed, then filled with apprehension.
In a cave, a man in a state of decay looked up, his eyes wide with horror.
"Is someone... looking for me?"
In an instant, Qi Yuan's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
"From here, travel east for thirty thousand miles, then proceed... There's a cave, and he's there. Do you want me to take you there?" Qi Yuan provided the location of Guan Ku.
"Brother Qi Yuan, you're so quick! I knew my brother had incredible abilities. He's been in the Gold Quail Realm for years, and everything here is under his control!" Immortal Spirit Handsome boasted.
Wu Chun and Tong Chang were also surprised, never expecting to find Guan Ku's whereabouts so quickly.
Although they had some doubts about the accuracy of the location, they couldn't dismiss it since this person was Immortal Spirit Handsome's friend. To do so would be a great disrespect to Immortal Spirit Handsome.
"We have a Divine Journey Talisman, and we can reach Guan Ku's location in an instant. No need to trouble Brother Qi Yuan, thank you," Tong Chang, the blonde-haired man, said.
"Alright, I'll keep an eye on Guan Ku. He won't escape before you arrive," Qi Yuan assured them.
Tong Chang was a bit dazed, but then he remembered Immortal Spirit Handsome mentioning that his brother often said peculiar things.
They used the Divine Journey Talisman, and the three of them transformed into a golden light and vanished.
Tong Chang's face lit up with joy, "If Guan Ku is there, our task will be too easy this time."
"Yes, we just need to find him, record the Devious Origin energy on him, and our task will be complete."
"Right, don't be greedy. Just record the Devious Origin energy, but don't bring back the hidden Devious Origin," Immortal Spirit Handsome warned.
"Rest assured, even if we bring back the Devious Origin, it won't escape the notice of the Void Playground," Immortal Spirit Handsome said nonchalantly.
Their task this time was related to the mysterious Devious Origin.
If there was anyone in the Gold Quail Realm with the most Devious Origin, it was undoubtedly Qi Kuang.
However, they dared not provoke Qi Kuang, as he had many uncles.
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The rebel, Guan Ku, due to special circumstances, had obtained a strand of Devious Origin, which had corrupted him.
As long as they found this person and recorded the Devious Origin energy on him, their task would be considered complete.
"It's really Guan Ku! Qi Yuan didn't deceive us!"
As they conversed, they had already used the Divine Journey Talisman to travel thousands of miles, arriving at Guan Ku's location.
Guan Ku, clad in a black hooded robe, stood there, his entire body tightly wrapped, his back decaying, and his skin covered in dense pustules.
Seeing the three of them, he showed no tension but instead spoke calmly, "Guan Ku has been awaiting you all for a long time."
Tong Chang, the blonde-haired man, was astonished, "You knew we were coming?"
A sense of foreboding flashed through his mind.
But upon further thought, it didn't make sense.
"The voice of that person just now echoed in my mind, so I knew someone would be seeking me," Guan Ku explained.
"Wait, what voice?" Wu Chun, the tall woman, also felt something amiss.
Tong Chang looked at Guan Ku, his eyes flashing with apprehension. "This place isn't safe. We'll record what we need and leave."
For some reason, he sensed a dangerous aura.
Now, the priority was to finish the recording and depart.
Their recording process was simple; they only needed to take out a bronze mirror, wave it at Guan Ku, and it would be done.
Once they took the picture, they could record the Devious Origin energy and leave at any time.
The others nodded in agreement.
Amidst the strangeness of this event, the priority is to swiftly complete the task and leave.
The white-haired man, Tong Chang, takes out a bronze mirror and shines it upon Guan Ku's body.
A special aura spreads, seemingly recording something.
This process is swift and brief, but those present seem to sense a dangerous aura and desire a quick resolution.
However, at this moment, the scarred Guan Ku suddenly grins, his smile chilling.
"I didn't expect to actually catch a fish, but it's just a small one."
As his voice falls, a shadow-like figure appears, seemingly void-like.
This figure appears ordinary, shapeless and formless, causing the faces of the few present to change drastically.
"Yang Deity!"
They hadn't anticipated encountering a Yang Deity during this task.
Without hesitation, they flee back to the Void Playground.
"It's too late..." The Yang Deity's voice is particularly chilling.
The faces of the three present change drastically, and they suddenly realize the space seems sealed, making escape impossible.
"A conspiracy!" Tong Chang's face is filled with terror and a hint of anger.
No wonder this task was so simple.
The Qi Yuan is clearly in cahoots with this Black Heaven Black Abyss's Yang Deity.
Wu Chun's eyes flash with a cold, stern look.
Suddenly, the strand of divine soul in her mind erupts with terrifying power, like an autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves.
This power, in the Zhou Universe, could cause stars to fall.
Xian Lingjun and Tong Chang's faces light up with joy, never expecting Wu Chun to have such a backup plan.
Within her, there's actually the soul of a Yang Deity.
"Haha, a mere first-layer Yang Deity, and you want to break my seal? Keep cultivating for a hundred million years!"
The Black Abyss Yang Deity's eyes flash with a mocking look, and an eerie power erupts.
In an instant, the Yang Deity soul at the Grand Heaven Rank is injured, and blood trickles from Wu Chun's mouth.
"He's a second-layer Yang Deity, an Ultimate Principle Realm cultivator!" Wu Chun's expression is bitter, even desperate.
She hadn't expected to encounter a Yang Deity during this task, and moreover, it's a terrifying second-layer Yang Deity.
The Domain Lord doesn't appear, but a second-layer Yang Deity is already a supreme being in the universe, a revered existence.
"Not bad, three little bugs and one big bug... should be able to... carry some Devious Origin into the Void Playground." The Black Abyss Yang Deity's face reveals a smug smile.
Xian Lingjun and the others are desperate, instantly realizing something.
This Black Abyss Yang Deity is clearly using the Devious Origin as bait, planning to smuggle it into the Void Playground.
If the Devious Origin enters... one dares not imagine.
Perhaps, the Zhou Universe will become the second Divine Wood Universe.
Of course, now isn't the time for such thoughts; currently, survival is difficult.
"Damn, am I going to die here?" Xian Lingjun's voice is bitter, never expecting such a simple task to turn sour.
"What? You're going to die, can I eat your seat?"
At this moment, a familiar voice is heard.
Xian Lingjun is stunned.
Qi... Yuan?
How did he come?
He doesn't have a Divine Journey Talisman.
Wu Chun and Tong Chang also look towards Qi Yuan, their expressions varying.
Tong Chang is especially furious, feeling that Qi Yuan is an accomplice of the Black Heaven Black Abyss Yang Deity.
But... as Qi Yuan arrives, the Black Abyss Yang Deity sees that tall figure, and danger signs continuously rise. He feels a chill down his spine, as if being stared down by some terrifying giant.
Without hesitation, he immediately flees.
This scene is too swift, and the Yang Deity among the three present doesn't react in time.
But Qi Yuan extends his hand, his eyes revealing a smug expression: "I've been watching the show for so long, just to cut off your retreat. If you can still leave, where's my face?"
As Qi Yuan's voice falls, his pristine white hand drops.
The Black Abyss Yang Deity's originally dissipating form regains shape.
Ever-changing.
Turtle!
Qi Yuan uses his skill.
In an instant, this powerful and terrifying second-layer Yang Deity is transformed into a turtle, flipping over in a flash.
Its four legs point to the sky, its face to the ground, struggling but unable to move like a real turtle.
The faces of the three present are horrified, their expressions shocked.
A second-layer Yang Deity, a terrifying existence, is defeated in one move, becoming a turtle? Wait, what level is Qi Yuan? Xian Lingjun's heart is most shaken, could it be... Qi Yuan is a Domain Lord?
At this moment, Qi Yuan claps, looking at the turtle on the ground, his voice calm: "I didn't expect there'd be a trickster daring to fish in the Gold Quail Realm, unaware... the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."
As he speaks, Qi Yuan's heart tightens.
Could there be another oriole?
But his brow doesn't twitch, and he breathes a sigh of relief, then looks at the others: "I said, if I escorted you, there probably wouldn't be such trouble."
(End of Chapter)
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