Chapter 589: Ming Yu Awakens, Taihao Divine Jade

Chapter 589: Ming Yu Awakens, Taihao Divine Jade

Boom!

Meng Chong's fist slammed into the jade effigy, and in that instant, the effigy shattered as if a jade sculpture had been smashed. But just as the effigy shattered, all the fragments instantly melted and converged into a silver light, shooting towards Meng Chong.

This was clearly a prepared strike by the jade effigy, using its shattering as a cost to lower Meng Chong's vigilance, and in the next moment, this attack erupted.

Boom!

The silver light struck Meng Chong, and unlike ordinary attacks, this silver light was obviously aimed at the Divine Soul. It was a powerful attack designed to annihilate the soul.

"Heh!"

Meng Chong chuckled lightly, seeing the strength of his physical body and mistakenly assuming that his weakness lay in his soul. He thought that with his powerful soul-conquering techniques, he could break through his soul's defenses?

Buzz!

Golden waves rippled across Meng Chong's body, and as the silver light struck, it only stirred up a ripple before being instantly dissolved by the infinite Soul Waves.

"Come again if you dare!"

Meng Chong rubbed his head, raised his hand, and grabbed a large blade. His aura became increasingly fierce.

The Immortal Sovereign and the Jade Courtyard Sovereign both had solemn expressions, staring at Meng Chong and Jiang Bu Ping. Their hearts were filled with awe, wondering what kind of martial art this was. The physical body had reached an extreme level of strength, and even the soul's defense was equally formidable.

How could the cultivation of the soul result in such an incredible physical body?

This had surpassed their understanding of martial arts, and amidst their shock, they couldn't help but frown.

That mysterious Ancestor of the Dao had set such rules, clearly confident in his ability to win.

The Immortal Sovereign's expression darkened, his eyes filled with discontent. He had thought that with this arrangement, he could accomplish his goal with a simple wave of his hand. Who would have thought that a terrifying existence would appear?

Facing this being, he felt deeply powerless and had no choice but to bow his head.

But he was also extremely reluctant to accept defeat. He didn't want to be exiled here; he wanted revenge!

"Black Chi King, send out the True Spirits."

The Immortal Sovereign spoke to the Black Chi King.

The Black Chi King hesitated. After all, if he offended the Ancestor of the Dao, would it bring trouble upon himself?

Even an ancient being like him was shocked beyond measure. How could there be such a terrifyingly powerful person in this world, and he had been unaware of it all this time?

"Things have come to this point, how long can you keep running? Don't you want to see if my arrangement will succeed? Don't you want to seize that glimmer of opportunity?"

The Immortal Sovereign spoke in a deep voice.

"Alright!"

The Black Chi King exhaled, and behind him, one after another, True Spirits emerged. Each of these True Spirits possessed strength at the peak of the Heaven and Earth Sovereign level, and every one of them had different True Spirit powers. Combined, they covered almost all forms of attack, whether against souls or physical bodies.

"I'll join in the fun too!"

Fang Hao slapped his Arsenal Box, and countless Divine Artifacts flew out like a flood. He stepped into the battlefield, and as he stomped his foot, a Mystic Grand Formation appeared, followed by a Grand Formation that directly encompassed a portion of the True Spirits.

"What kind of martial art is this?"

The Immortal Sovereign's expression darkened even further.

Another powerful figure had emerged from the Great Wilderness, and their methods were equally astonishing.

Roar!

Ao Hong let out a dragon's roar and joined the battle, looking down upon the Immortal Sovereign. "Come, Divine Temple, let's fight."

A gray-robed man with a somber expression stepped out to battle against Ao Hong.

Xu Yan did not make a move, and Su Ling Xiu had no intention of doing so either, as she had never been fond of fighting and was content to watch from the sidelines with great interest.

However, Crimson Cat wanted to join the battle but could only watch in frustration since it was currently a mount.

For Xu Yan, the current battle was merely the Immortal Sovereign testing the strength of the Great Wilderness. The real war had yet to arrive.

After all, the established rules only prohibited bullying the weak, but there was no restriction on ganging up on a smaller group. In terms of the number of Heaven and Earth Sovereign-level powerhouses, the Immortal Sovereign's side clearly held a significant advantage.

The Immortal Sovereign was waiting, biding his time to strike and crush the Heaven and Earth Sovereign-level powerhouses of the Great Wilderness.

The light on Ming Yu's body was gradually fading, and the jade-like quality of her body was slowly disappearing. She was transforming into a true living being.

"Ming Yu is about to awaken."

Xu Yan was filled with anticipation. After Ming Yu awakened, she should regain her memories and learn more about various matters, including some of Taihao's circumstances.

The battle between the two sides continued, and Xiao Laotou and the others also joined the fray. Although they were at the Dao Realm, their strength was still somewhat inferior when facing the powerful Heaven and Earth Sovereigns, as they had only recently entered the Dao Realm.

However, they were not completely defenseless, especially when they displayed their Dao Domain Spells, which could even force the enemy to retreat to some extent.

At this moment, it wasn't yet time to risk their lives, so if they encountered a stronger opponent, they would retreat and recover, healing their injuries and accumulating combat experience.

The powerful cultivators of the Great Wilderness quickly returned to the battlefield after taking medicinal pills to heal and restore their strength. With each battle, their abilities improved, especially in the use of Dao Domain Spells, becoming more proficient and gaining deeper insights.

Ming Yu's eyelids twitched slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze, once filled with simple-mindedness and purity, now held a hint of maturity and sadness, her emotions becoming more complex.

She was no longer the simple-minded Jade Effigy but had become a true person with complete thoughts and emotions.

The Jade Pavilion Sovereign seemed to sense something and turned his gaze towards Ming Yu, letting out a soft sigh, his thoughts unknown.

"Ming Yu, how are you? Have you remembered everything?" Xu Yan asked curiously.

"It's Xu Yan!" Ming Yu exclaimed as she looked at him and smiled. In that moment, her simple and innocent self seemed to have returned.

"It's me!" Xu Yan nodded, his face filled with curiosity. "Ming Yu, what did you remember? I know about Taihao, and the Unchanging Land outside. If you're willing, please tell me about it."

Ming Yu tilted her head slightly as she looked at him, deep in thought. Her expression was reminiscent of the first time they met, when Ming Yu was deep in contemplation.

"Okay!" Ming Yu nodded, her smile revealing a touch of her simple-mindedness.

The sadness in her eyes seemed to fade, as if it no longer affected her, and she returned to her simple and innocent self, just like the Jade Effigy.

Li Xuan glanced at Ming Yu but said nothing. Letting go of his past self and choosing another path was a form of liberation. The memories of the past were like fleeting clouds, mere illusions, and only served as idle talk.

Having such an epiphany was a good thing, perhaps a new beginning in a different form.

Ming Yu made her choice. When she saw Xu Yan, she recalled their past together, ultimately deciding to be her current self, not the person she once was. Her former self was dead and gone.

Xu Yan was overjoyed. He took out chairs and placed them on Crimson Cat's back, inviting Ming Yu to sit. Du Yu Ying and Yun Miaomiao sat on either side of Xu Yan, offering spirit cakes and pouring tea, their hospitality unending.

Ming Yu's smile was radiant as she tilted her head slightly, looking at Du Yu Ying and Yun Miaomiao with a curious expression.

"This is Du Yu Ying, and this is Yun Miaomiao," Xu Yan introduced.

Du Yu Ying and Yun Miaomiao quickly spoke up, "We've met before, Senior Ming Yu!"

Ming Yu was taken aback, then smiled mischievously, "Don't call me senior. I've been reborn, I'm not older than you!"

"Then should we just call you Ming Yu?" Du Yu Ying asked after a moment's thought.

"Yes, just call me Ming Yu," Ming Yu agreed, tilting her head in thought before nodding.

"Ming Yu, quickly, tell us about Taihao and that Crystal Jade Mountain," Xu Yan urged, his face full of anticipation.

"Okay!" Ming Yu nodded, tilting her head slightly as she had before, deep in thought and recollection. She looked adorably absent-minded, "Taihao Realm, outside the Unchanging Land, is divided into thirty-three heavens. The stronger one's strength, the higher the heaven they can access, requiring a certain level of power to ascend..."

The thirty-three heavens of Taihao were vast, surpassing the current Great Wilderness. These heavens shone brilliantly, and their sun, moon, and stars were not mere manifestations of the Dao rules but real entities imbued with powerful celestial power.

The mightiest cultivators could even pluck stars to forge divine weapons. These cultivators, without exception, resided in the thirty-three heavens, forming the elite of Taihao.

For Taihao cultivators, their lifelong pursuit was to ascend to the heavens, seeking higher martial arts and greater strength. For lower-level cultivators, after arduous effort, when they finally reached the heavens, they were shocked to discover that above the heavens, there were yet more heavens.

The mightiest cultivators in the thirty-three heavens had nearly reached the pinnacle of cultivation, their strength almost impossible to surpass. Beyond the thirty-three heavens lay the Unchanging Land, a place where the mightiest cultivators once ventured, never to return.

As understanding of the Unchanging Land grew, the powerful cultivators began to view it as a forbidden zone, a place of no return. From an unknown time, the major powers of Taihao started banishing their enemies or those they couldn't defeat into the Unchanging Land.

Those who were exiled from Taihao were known as the Exiles, and to this day, not a single Exile has ever returned to Taihao in Ming Yu's memory.

As Ming Yu explained, Xu Yan and the others gained a deeper understanding of the Taihao Realm, piquing their interest. They wanted to venture there and witness the Ultimate Soul Martial Art of Taihao.

"Ming Yu, what are the strong cultivators like in Taihao? How is their martial path?"

Xu Yan asked curiously.

"With your strength, you're already among the top in Taihao, possessing the power of a Heaven and Earth Sovereign. You're among the elite of Taihao, and even if there are stronger beings, they are few and far between. The strength of the Unchanging Land actually surpasses that of Taihao."

Ming Yu smiled and said, "As for the martial path, I can only say that it's not as profound as yours."

Xu Yan nodded, not surprised. After all, his martial path was taught by his master, who was none other than the Ancestor of the Dao!

"This is my Crystal Jade Seal. You can take a look. I hope it will inspire you."

Ming Yu held out her palm, revealing the delicate Crystal Jade Seal.

"This is your inheritance. I'm an outsider, so I won't look at it."

Xu Yan shook his head.

"The inheritance of Crystal Jade Mountain can be viewed. I give you permission; it was originally mine anyway."

Ming Yu handed the Crystal Jade Seal to Xu Yan.

"Since you say so, I won't be polite."

Xu Yan extended his hand, placed it on the Crystal Jade Seal, and began to examine its inheritance. This was the martial path from Taihao.

"How is it? I told you, it's not as profound as yours."

Ming Yu said as Xu Yan retracted his hand, and she took back the Crystal Jade Seal.

Xu Yan nodded. The martial path inherited from the Crystal Jade Seal, compared to the martial path of Tai Cang, each had its own profound aspects, but it was far inferior to the Great Wilderness martial path.

"The Crystal Jade Seal is one of the Taihao Divine Artifacts, a supreme treasure of the Crystal Jade Mountain, one of the top sects in the Thirty-Three Heavens of Taihao. Its inheritance is ancient and powerful, and every day, there are subordinate sects that inherit from Crystal Jade Mountain..."

Before Xu Yan could ask, Ming Yu began to narrate the origins of the Crystal Jade Seal.

"The Crystal Jade Seal is one of the Taihao Divine Artifacts, and each Divine Artifact possesses its unique profundity. Only sects that possess these Divine Artifacts can be considered top-tier, and they are also known as Divine Sects.

"The profundity of the Crystal Jade Seal lies in its inheritance. It can be directly passed down to the next successor, or the holder of the Crystal Jade Seal can retrieve their own memories, strength, and more.

"As for me, I was the seventh Sect Master of Crystal Jade Mountain in Taihao, and also the seventh holder of the Crystal Jade Seal. So, when I found the Crystal Jade Seal, I regained my own memories."

Ming Yu continued her story, but she didn't mention why she came to the Unchanging Land or how she became a jade effigy, obviously not wanting to talk about it.

Xu Yan didn't ask either, continuing to listen to Ming Yu's story.

"In all of Taihao, Divine Artifacts are limited, and most are widely known. Those who obtain a Divine Artifact, as long as they don't meet an untimely end, will surely become a hegemon, one of the top powerhouses in the Thirty-Three Heavens. However, most Divine Artifacts already have owners, and even those without owners, who knows where they might be?

"The greatest Divine Artifact in all of Taihao, or perhaps in this world, is the legendary Taihao Divine Jade, but its whereabouts and existence have always been a mystery!"

Here, Ming Yu's gaze shifted to the distance of the Unchanging Land, her eyes filled with speculation and doubt.

"I seem to know where the Taihao Divine Jade is, but I'm not certain, and it's very different from the legends!"

Ming Yu sighed.

"Is the Taihao Divine Jade profound?"

Xu Yan asked curiously.

"All the Divine Artifacts in the world combined are not as good as the Taihao Divine Jade. As for its profundity, it's impossible to speculate, but there's always been a rumor that whoever obtains the Taihao Divine Jade will become invincible and dominate the Taihao Realm!"

Ming Yu blinked and said after a moment of thought.

Xu Yan couldn't help but become curious. Was the Taihao Divine Jade truly extraordinary? The Crystal Jade Seal was one of the Taihao Divine Artifacts and ranked highly among them. In Xu Yan's eyes, while it had its profound aspects, it wasn't as remarkable as the Green Spirit Bamboo, let alone the Primordial Turtle Shell Armor nurtured by the Heaven and Earth Dao.

And the Taihao Divine Jade, all the Divine Artifacts combined couldn't compare to it? Obtaining it would make one invincible and dominate Taihao?

Since Ming Yu wasn't certain about the existence of the Taihao Divine Jade, Xu Yan couldn't help but ask his master, "Master, is the Taihao Divine Jade powerful? Can one dominate Taihao by obtaining it?"

(End of Chapter)

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