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Chapter 630: The Silver Galaxy Exalted
Chapter 630: The Silver Galaxy Exalted
The Northern Yin Exalted and the Extreme Cold Exalted were two ancient Exalted of the Profound Yin Ancient nation.
Their mental awareness was slightly inferior compared to other Exalted, which is why they were so eager to obtain the rare Black Jade from the Black Jade Nest.
This time, during the rotation of the Black Jade Nest’s guardian, they planned to infiltrate it.
It wasn’t really risky; the Northern Yin Exalted had made ample preparations for this operation.
The new guardian, the Silver Galaxy Exalted, was significantly stronger than other apex core emperors but hadn’t yet reached the Exalted realm.
Naturally, he wasn’t as difficult to deal with as the previous guardian, the Scorching Sun Exalted.
The Northern Yin Exalted had watched the Silver Galaxy Exalted’s combat footage many times and believed he understood this new Scorching Sun ancient nation emperors well.
Even if they were discovered immediately upon infiltration, they could easily retreat without revealing any information about their identities.
Thus, even if the Scorching Sun ancient nation investigated afterward, they wouldn’t be able to do anything without concrete evidence.
"Ten breaths."
"Ten breaths at most. No matter how much Black Jade we get, we must leave immediately afterward."
The Northern Yin Exalted smoothly infiltrated the Black Jade Nest and instructed the Extreme Cold Exalted.
Ten breaths was the time it took for reinforcements from the Scorching Sun capital to reach the Black Jade Nest.
In short, from the moment they infiltrated, reinforcements from the Scorching Sun capital would arrive in ten breaths at the earliest.
The two Exalted weren’t worried about the Silver Galaxy Exalted, but they were quite wary of the reinforcements from the Scorching Sun capital.
"Understood."
The Extreme Cold Exalted nodded.
Since they dared to infiltrate such a first-class treasure site, they had to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
With the power of the two Exalted, it was unlikely they would be discovered immediately upon infiltration.
But if there was even a slight possibility, they had to plan accordingly.
Swoosh.
In just a few breaths, the two Exalted had fully infiltrated the Black Jade Nest and swiftly moved toward the area where the Black Jade was cultivated.
Deep within the Black Jade nest, Lin Yuan was refining the black jade, the threads of black jade power slowly and steadily tempering his mental will.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan’s mind suddenly stirred, and he looked in a certain direction.
"Two auras have infiltrated?"
Lin Yuan thought to himself. He had discovered these two infiltrating auras not through the Black Jade Nest’s grand array but purely by his own perception and the semi-activated power of his 'World' technique.
Ever since the Black Jade Nest was nearing its maturity, Lin Yuan had been cautious, keeping the 'World' technique semi-activated at all times.
The Scorching Sun Exalted, a powerful Exalted, had risked thoroughly offending four or five other Exalted just to gain the opportunity to guard the Black Jade Nest.
Let alone other ancient nations’ Exalted, who would place even greater importance on their mental wills the more powerful they were.
This was why the Black Jade Nest was classified as a first-class treasure site.
Directly enhancing the mental will, such a rare treasure was extremely scarce even in the six ancient nations, enough to spark contention among Exalted.
"It must be two Exalted, from the Profound Yin ancient nation?"
Lin Yuan gazed down at the two rapidly approaching auras.
The Extreme Cold Exalted and the Northern Yin Exalted were well-prepared, believing they could slip in undetected, evading the Black jade nest’s grand array.
Indeed, the grand array of the Black Jade Nest did not detect their auras.
Of course, this was because the Extreme Cold Exalted and the Northern Yin exalted hadn’t taken any actions yet.
Though the grand array failed to detect them, under the cover of Lin yuan’s ‘World’ technique, their presence was fully revealed.
"We’re here. Ahead is the area where the black jade is cultivated."
The Extreme Cold Exalted and the Northern Yin Exalted’s spirits were slightly lifted, especially the Northern Yin Exalted, who had noticed no abnormal fluctuations in the Black Jade Nest’s grand array since infiltration.
They estimated the Silver Galaxy Exalted hadn’t detected them at all.
"Two breaths have passed. We’ll use three breaths to retreat, leaving us only five breaths to collect the black jade."
The Northern Yin Exalted glanced at the Extreme Cold Exalted.
The Extreme Cold Exalted immediately nodded.
Having cultivated to the Exalted realm, they naturally wouldn’t lose their composure in the face of treasure, adhering strictly to the planned operation.
Swish.
In the next moment, the two Exalted entered the black jade cultivation area.
The vast, deep black jade stretched before their eyes, and the Extreme Cold Exalted and the Northern yIn exalted suppressed their excitement.
"Take it all, even the unripe black jade."
The Northern Yin Exalted quickly said.
The Black Jade Nest cultivated the rare black jade, which would only be harvested and circulated when fully matured.
But it wasn’t that immature black jade was completely ineffective. It just didn’t have the same profound impact on the refinement of the mind and will as mature black jade did.
Now, as the two Celestial Sovereigns, Ji Han and Bei Yin, approached, they didn’t care whether the black jade was mature or not. They would take any that appeared within their reach.
However, when the two Celestial Sovereigns’ power enveloped the black jade, they discovered layers of space-time barriers faintly forming around each piece of black jade.
"What’s going on?"
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign furrowed his brows, sensing these barriers weren’t part of the black jade nest’s defensive array.
"Bei Yin, what do we do now? I can’t take them."
Ji Han Celestial Sovereign quickly asked, the space-time barriers covering the black jade making him feel helpless, unable to break through.
"What do we do?"
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign pondered, his expression suddenly changing as he looked up. A man emerged from the void, calmly surveying the two Celestial Sovereigns.
Even the ancient Celestial Sovereigns, under the gaze of this young man, seemed like mere ants.
"Milky Way Grand Sovereign?"
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign immediately recognized the young man as the guardian of the black jade nest, Milky Way Grand Sovereign.
"Have we been discovered?"
Ji Han Celestial Sovereign’s expression was grave. With Milky Way Grand Sovereign present and the black jade protected, it was easy to deduce their situation.
"Has the Milky Way Grand Sovereign been wary of us all along?"
Ji Han Celestial Sovereign thought, looking at Bei Yin for the next move.
"Let’s go."
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign, though reluctant, knew immediate retreat was the best choice. Staying would serve no purpose if they couldn’t take the black jade quickly.
Buzz!
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign’s mind flickered. Since they were discovered, there was no need to conceal his presence fully. As long as he didn’t reveal his signature moves, he didn’t need to hold back.
Whooosh!
Space-time began to boil as Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign attempted to forcibly create a space-time passage to the outside world, planning to escape through it.
However.
The array’s power surged, suppressing Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign’s attempt to pierce through the space-time.
"Milky Way Grand Sovereign?"
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign looked at Lin Yuan, "You still want to keep us here?"
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign frowned, not lingering further, and decisively flew outward.
Since he couldn’t swiftly create a space-time passage, flying out directly was the best option.
The black jade nest’s defensive array primarily warded against external attacks. As for internal threats?
It couldn’t stop a powerhouse like Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign.
"Seal."
Lin Yuan, witnessing this, unleashed his ultimate technique, 'World.'
Whoosh!
The vast outer cosmos spread like an ocean, instantly permeating every inch of space-time within the black jade nest.
"What is this?"
Ji Han Celestial Sovereign’s expression changed drastically. He clearly felt a comprehensive suppression, making even flight extremely difficult.
Under such suppression, escaping the black jade nest in three breaths, or even thirty, or three hundred, was impossible.
"Not good."
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign’s face darkened. Through the omnipresent domain suppression, he realized Milky Way Grand Sovereign’s strength far exceeded his expectations, possibly even reaching the Celestial Sovereign realm.
"Don’t hold back."
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign began using all his escape techniques without hesitation.
A terrifying, intangible Yin energy spread, aiming to counter the outer cosmos’ suppression. Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign held nothing back, even if it meant revealing his true identity.
As a Celestial Sovereign of the Xuan Yin Ancient Kingdom, he had secretly attacked the Leiyang Ancient Kingdom’s premier treasure site, breaking the unwritten rules between the two ancient kingdoms.
If this news spread, he would certainly face punishment from the Xuan Yin Ancient Kingdom, but any punishment would be lighter than losing his physical body.
And now.
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign felt that if he didn’t fight with all his might, he wouldn’t be able to break free from the outer cosmos’ suppression. Prolonged, he risked being captured and suppressed when the Leiyang Ancient Kingdom’s reinforcements arrived.
A Celestial Sovereign breaking the unwritten rules in secret would face punishment from the Xuan Yin Ancient Kingdom, but it wouldn’t be too severe, as they were still one of their own.
But if he were captured and suppressed, the Xuan Yin Ancient Kingdom’s face would be greatly tarnished, and his punishment would have no bounds.
Rumble!
Bei Yin Celestial Sovereign began burning his innate essence, trying to shatter the surrounding space-time barriers, but found little effect. The overwhelming suppression force, like a grinding millstone, pressed down.
Unable to resist.
Unable to block.
North Yin Tianzun was shaken to his core.
"Galactic Grand Sovereign."
North Yin Tianzun's gaze shifted, looking up at Lin Yuan, and he suddenly spoke, "Perhaps I should call you Galactic Tianzun?"
For a country of the size of Ancient Liyang, the birth of a Tianzun-level powerhouse, though incredibly rare, was not entirely inconceivable.
After all, Ancient Liyang had a large number of peak Grand Sovereigns, each just a step away from reaching the Tianzun realm, ready to break through at any moment.
But Lin Yuan?
Lin Yuan was a core imperial clan member of Ancient Liyang, recognized by the kingdom.
How could the significance of becoming a Tianzun as a core imperial clan member be the same as other newly born Tianzuns?
"Galactic Tianzun?"
Not far away, Extreme Cold Tianzun also looked at Lin Yuan, a tidal wave of shock surging in his heart. The notion that the core imperial clans of the ancient kingdoms could not transcend the Tianzun barrier had been shattered by Lin Yuan?
Lin Yuan looked down at North Yin Tianzun and Extreme Cold Tianzun, remaining silent.
Displaying the power of a Tianzun was something Lin Yuan had long planned.
With his strength surpassing that of ordinary peak core imperial clan members, Lin Yuan’s ascent to the Tianzun realm was not entirely unbelievable.
Whether the emperor of Ancient Liyang or the Crimson Treasure King, they all eagerly anticipated that Lin Yuan could break the imperial clan Tianzun barrier.
"This time, I admit defeat."
North Yin Tianzun gave Lin Yuan a long, deep look, then his physical body and soul began to dissipate.
With North Yin Tianzun's strength, he could have withstood longer under Lin Yuan's cosmic suppression outside his body.
After all, Lin Yuan was not in his true form but rather the Great Yin Spirit, whose power was not yet at the level to easily crush a Tianzun.
But every moment of delay, support from Ancient Liyang could arrive at any time.
Once that support arrived, consisting of the few peak Tianzuns of Ancient Liyang, he, North Yin, might not even be able to self-dissipate.
In such a situation, for safety, North Yin Tianzun chose to abandon his main combat body.
"North Yin."
Extreme Cold Tianzun watched this scene in silence.
Why North Yin had chosen to self-dissipate his main combat body was clear to Extreme Cold Tianzun.
"Let's try one more time."
Extreme Cold Tianzun's eyes faintly glowed red, his body surrounded by the chilling cold that froze time and space, but the power from Lin Yuan's cosmic suppression outside his body quickly dissipated.
"Enough."
In the next ten breaths, Extreme Cold Tianzun felt resistance was futile, unable to escape in the short term.
He also began to self-dissipate his physical body and soul.
Soon.
The physical bodies and souls of the two ancient Tianzuns were completely dissipated.
Lin Yuan watched quietly, making no move to stop them.
He couldn't have stopped them anyway, let alone with his current Great Yin Spirit form.
Even if his true form were present, it would be difficult to prevent a Tianzun-level powerhouse from self-dissipating.
In the chaotic void, Lin Yuan had suppressed the likes of Dark Radiant Great Sage and Savage Great Sage because these Great Sages were unwilling to self-dissipate their main combat bodies.
Thus, the suppression went smoothly.
The Great Sages in the chaotic void, without the backing of ancient kingdoms, were captured, which could only be attributed to their inferior skills. They could have chosen to swap their bodies, so they naturally would.
But in this primordial world? Tianzun-level powerhouses generally aligned with the six ancient kingdoms. Being captured by an opposing ancient kingdom had very severe consequences.
The same applied to higher-ranking powerhouses.
For example, during the previous war between the Qingfen Domain and the Zimeng Domain, King Lingwei and King Ling Shen had also chosen to self-dissipate their physical bodies and souls, preferring to bear the loss of their main combat bodies rather than be captured by Lin Yuan.
"Quite satisfactory."
Lin Yuan felt quite pleased, forcing a Tianzun-level powerhouse to self-dissipate both body and soul was no easy feat.
On the battlefield, even if a Tianzun-level powerhouse were suppressed by Lin Yuan, other Tianzuns would soon come to their aid. The suppressed Tianzun only needed to hold on for a while, far from the point of self-dissipation.
Unless one could sweep all enemies with one's own power, which was extremely difficult, as all ancient kingdoms would mobilize their reserves.
It was also here, in this Black Jade Nest, with North Yin Tianzun and Extreme Cold Tianzun's status not seeing the light, and with the possibility of support from Ancient Liyang at any moment, that these two Tianzun-level powerhouses made such a choice.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan looked at the positions where the two Tianzuns had self-dissipated.
Several weapons and world treasures fell.
"I've long wanted to see the secret techniques of Ancient Xuan Yin."
Lin Yuan's eyes brightened. His path was the Way of Taiji, which was divided into the Sun and the Great Yin. Although the Sun and Liyang, and the Great Yin and Xuan Yin were not the same thing, they could be borrowed and adapted.
The many Liyang legacies of Ancient Liyang had played a significant role in Lin Yuan's Sun Dao.
Thus, Lin Yuan eagerly anticipated the many Xuan Yin legacies of Ancient Xuan Yin.
(End of Chapter)
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