Chapter 414 The Source of the Power of Faith
The two main bodies, with a unified consciousness, understand and comprehend both the mysteries of time and space and the laws of creation, Wuyuan understands, and understands.
But what is the unique origin?
In a sense, the two main bodies are independent individuals. They can display the origin of the Dao because they resonate with the Dao's source by merging with the Divine Dao.
The Dao is eternal.
While containing infinite power, it also binds and restricts comprehenders in mysterious ways.
And this, also one of the reasons why those who comprehend the Dao find it difficult to become monarchs.
Monarchs must comprehend a higher-level law.
Only then can they, with the bestowal of the origin of the higher-level Dao, condense powerful immortal bodies and divine bodies of the monarch level.
The origin of the higher-level Dao is already the most powerful origin of the Dao in the world. Within the world, their power is not afraid of the Dao in the slightest, and can even suppress the fluctuations of the Dao's source, making it difficult to manifest.
And those who comprehend the Dao have already merged with the Divine Dao.
In this way, conflicts between the two will naturally arise!
"In the future, for the two main bodies of mine, no matter which higher-level law they comprehend to the ninth realm of the Dao domain, there is not much difference from the past, only the last step." Wuyuan sighed inwardly, "To comprehend completely, it's extremely difficult."
For example, the Dao of Time and Space, if one comprehends the power of the Dao to the first realm of the Dao domain, it can be comparable to the complete higher-level Dao, but the basic requirement is only to comprehend the two major laws of Time and Space to the first realm of the Dao domain, and then perfectly integrate them.
Integration is the key, which will cause the power to skyrocket by a hundred or a thousand times.
If the two major laws of Time and Space are comprehended and perfectly integrated? That would be the complete Dao of Time and Space.
"The main body refining qi, in the future, wants to become a monarch, it will be more than a hundred times more difficult than the main body refining body." Wuyuan shook his head slightly.
With the Life Dao Body and the "Intent of Life and Death", the road of the main body refining body will be much easier.
And the main body refining qi, although it has obtained the "Time and Space Scriptures", the level of mystery in it, such as the "Nine Swords of Time and Space", is no less than the "Intent of Life and Death", but it lacks the will of the Time and Space Dao Master!
"The Dao Imprint seems to be extremely precious." Wuyuan silently pondered in his mind, "Just like what the Lord of Misty Flame said."
"My main body refining qi wants to become a monarch in the future, it would be best if I could receive guidance from the Time and Space Dao Master..."
However, Wuyuan did not know the thoughts of the Time and Space Dao Master.
"In any case, just give it your all." Wuyuan's heart was calm, "It's best to receive guidance from the Dao Master, but if I don't in the end, then I'll walk my own path."
"As the Maker said, even if powerful as the Supreme Existence, all external things can only help one reach the pinnacle of monarchs."
"Beyond that? To transcend and achieve the Supreme?"
"Only relying on oneself." Wuyuan's spiritual will, in the collision and fusion of the memories of the two main bodies, had subtly completed a transformation, becoming even stronger.
External things, opportunities can be borrowed, but they cannot be relied upon, let alone depended upon.
Transcendence!
After experiencing the Immortal Land and the journey to the Time and Space Island, Wuyuan saw more and higher scenery, and also harbored greater ambitions and desires—transcendence!
"Haime?"
"Now it seems that she, could it be that she has obtained the inheritance of some Supreme Existence? When she saved me before, she could erupt with such strength, it should be that she was using the 'Forbidden Art' or a similar method." Wuyuan's memories of the two main bodies merged, and his vision had become extraordinary.
Thinking back slightly.
He understood the special nature of Zhuo Haime.
To have such strong strength before even a thousand years of cultivation, with a divine aura surpassing ordinary Celestials?
All of this highlighted her uniqueness.
At the same time, Wuyuan recalled the various encounters with Zhuo Haime, and it seemed that the other party was not satisfied with her own situation.
There was even a hint of... despair!
Yes, a sense of despair.
"Haiyue once said that remembering her is the greatest help to her... How similar is this to what the Maker said?"
"And what does the Lord of Misty Flame mean?" Wuyuan frowned. "Does it mean I should try my best not to involve myself with Haiyue in cause and effect?"
Too many doubts lingered in Wuyuan's mind. He could only confirm that Zhuo Haiyue was highly likely involved with a Supreme Existence.
Moreover!
It wouldn't be a relationship like inheritor or pure disciple; it might involve some conspiracies that even monarchs would prefer not to get involved in.
"When I become stronger in the future, perhaps, I will naturally know some secrets."
"Now? I want to help her, but I can't." Wuyuan shook his head slightly, only able to suppress these thoughts.
He glanced around, his divine consciousness spread out.
"The Lei Ze world is surprisingly similar to the environment of the Snow, Light, and Mist Realm, and it has also been suppressed in spatial fluctuations." Wuyuan muttered to himself.
Over six hundred years ago, when he first arrived, he was still very weak, naturally unable to perceive clearly.
Now, however, he could sense everything clearly.
"If it were the main body refining qi, it could directly break through the turbulent layer of space and leave quickly, but the main body refining body couldn't do that." Wuyuan shook his head slightly.
From now on, the two main bodies were destined to have their own specialties, making it difficult to use similar methods as in the past.
"More than six hundred years ago, when I went there, I wonder if the Longxing Immortal Sect still knows about me?" Wuyuan remembered the scenes of breaking into the Lei Ze world in the past.
At that time, he was only at the ninth level of the Mountain and River Realm.
Through the Blood Shadow Plane, he descended onto the White Sea Immortal Continent with the identity of an official disciple of the Autumn Lake Palace, joined the Longxing Immortal Sect team to explore the Lei Ze world... In the end, he killed all the members of the Longxing Immortal Sect team in anger after being attacked.
Muxin, Nie Le, and the practitioners who protected them... all were killed.
Of course, at that time, the Blood Shadow Plane helped Wuyuan resolve some troubles.
Thinking of this.
Hoo!
Wuyuan waved his hand, and a figure of a woman in purple robe appeared in front of him in an instant. Her eyes were cold at first, but then softened.
"Master." The woman in the purple robe bowed respectfully.
"Dark Moon, it's been hundreds of years." Wuyuan smiled, "Are you okay?"
"Um." Dark Moon nodded, "It's just that I haven't been able to battle for so many years... Master's life aura seems to be no less than mine at the peak, so Dark Moon can rest assured."
Wuyuan couldn't help but smile.
As a puppet at the level of Earth Immortal perfection, Dark Moon's intelligence was very high, and the spirit she contained was no different from a normal life.
"You first help me guard, and at the same time, explore tens of thousands of miles along both sides of the passage to confirm that there is no danger before reporting back to me." Wuyuan ordered, "At the same time, see if there are any other cultivators."
"Yes." Dark Moon nodded.
Swish!
She quickly left, and Wuyuan sat cross-legged: "Whether it's the Qingling Great Realm or the Cangfeng Witch Realm... the level of danger is beyond comparison with the Ancient Wilderness."
The higher the horizon, the more terrifying methods Wuyuan knew about.
Like the monarch of the Thunder Feather Temple, if he knew about his existence, he would probably directly attempt to unleash causal attacks and kill him.
"First, cultivate and quickly make oneself stronger." Various mysteries about the "Forbidden Art of Creation" and the "Immortal Soul" had already emerged in Wuyuan's mind.
He had a plan.
Just cultivate these two great techniques to a certain level in the Lei Ze world and then go out.
Moreover, Wuyuan had another idea.
The Lei Ze world was left behind by the powerful Thunder Feather Monarch of the past. Why did he leave so many images of creation, set up such powerful sealing formations, and lay out so many arrangements?
What was in the core area?
Naturally, Wuyuan was also curious.
"Training in these two great techniques at the entry level won't take much time, but it will greatly enhance my strength and life-saving ability." Wuyuan thought to himself, "By then, I'll go and take a look at the core area of the Lei Ze world."
He quietly began to cultivate, his whole body emitting waves of rosy light, a sign of condensing the Blood Soul of the "Immortal Soul".
Suddenly.
"Hmm? Master Kuachi, looking for me?" Wuyuan's eyes flashed with surprise. "Does Master know I'm back?"
He had just arrived in the Lei Ze world for a short while.
However, Wuyuan didn't know that there was Kuachi's monarch's token mark on his body. When he lost contact with the Immortal Land, Kuachi's monarch was well aware of it.
"Go see the master." Wuyuan didn't bother to think much, and a thought had already descended to the Cangfeng Witch Realm.
...
In the Cangfeng Witch Realm, Kuachi's monarch's personal plane, in a grand palace, there were large groups of divine generals guarding around the palace.
Swish!
A figure in black robes appeared out of thin air and quickly descended. Along the way, the divine generals nodded and saluted one after another. They had all received the monarch's orders.
"Is that Wuyuan? I've seen him once, I won't be mistaken."
"Is he supposed to be a disciple of the monarch?"
"It seems like he hasn't been here for a long time. He's already a witch, but his aura is still quite strong." Some divine generals whispered among themselves.
"I came here only three hundred years ago. I haven't seen him before. A witch, but he doesn't seem to have much fame in the Second Original Witch Realm. Could he be a disciple of the monarch?" Some newly arrived divine generals were curious.
"He's not even a high-level witch. Where does a disciple of the monarch get so much fame? While on duty here, don't leak any information." A guard snorted.
"Yes!"
Under the gaze of many divine generals, Wuyuan flew directly into the main hall at the highest point of the palace, which was decorated very simply.
Only a jade platform.
Sitting cross-legged on the jade platform was a man in beast skin clothing. Even in the realm of the gods, the aura he emitted was still vast and unfathomable.
However.
Wuyuan had long since changed, having seen even the shadow of a Supreme Existence from afar, naturally more calm.
"Disciple Wuyuan pays respects to Master." Wuyuan respectfully saluted, "Disciple is late, please forgive me, Master."
"No problem."
"I have sensed it, you have just returned too." Kuachi's monarch looked down at Wuyuan. "More than six hundred years have passed, and you've become a witch. It seems that you've had some encounters in the Immortal Land."
"Disciple did have some encounters." Wuyuan nodded.
But he couldn't explain in detail. After leaving the Immortal Land, Wuyuan had already sensed an invisible force preventing him from revealing anything about the 'Creation Temple' and couldn't even mention anything related to the Immortal True Saints.
Supreme Existences are inscrutable.
Suddenly.
"Hmm?" Kuachi's monarch's eyes flashed with shock. "Wuyuan, you... have condensed the true meaning of creation, your divine soul aura?"
In the realm of the gods, the body cannot be explored, but the aura of the divine soul can be sensed.
With Kuachi's means, naturally, he could sense it clearly.
"Yes."
Wuyuan nodded heavily. "In the Immortal Land, under certain circumstances, disciple embarked on the path of creation, contrary to Master's instructions at the time. I hope Master will punish me."
Back then, during the exploration of the Lei Ze world.
Master Kuachi had specifically instructed him to try his best not to directly embark on the path of the original source, as although this path was broad, its flaws were too obvious.
"Punish?"
"What's there to punish? I should praise you instead." Kuachi's monarch shook his head.
His eyes looking at Wuyuan were completely different, filled with emotion: "When I said this to you back then, it was because at that time, you had not shown any talent in the law of death, not even mastered the law of life, and blindly pursued this path, naturally leading astray."
"But now, looking at it."
"Your achievements far exceed my expectations. I know a thing or two about the deeds of your refining qi main body in the realm of time and space. You have amazing talent in the law of time." Kuachi's monarch said, "Now looking at it, to be able to condense the true meaning of creation in just a few hundred years, your talent in the law of death is also extremely high."
"Very good!"
"It's also relying on opportunities and some luck," Wuyuan vaguely said.
"The Immortal Land has great opportunities, everyone knows that, but among the countless entrants from various major realms, how many have obtained great opportunities?" Kuachi's monarch shook his head. "Being able to obtain a great opportunity is because of your strength."
Listening to this, Wuyuan thought about his strength? Indeed, winning against the ninth-floor guardian of the Creation Tower was indeed due to his strength.
"Within a thousand years, to condense the true meaning of the Great Dao, even among the many realms under the control of the Witch Court, in countless ages, there are few peerless geniuses like you." Kuachi's monarch smiled. "Compared with the top geniuses in the history of the Witch Court, you are not inferior at all."
Wuyuan couldn't help but smile.
His refining qi main body in the Space-Time Island knew a lot of information. The Witch Court was a huge force second only to the Immortal Court in the river of time and space, and the two forces were constantly at war.
The Witch Court ruled over a large number of realms, at least far more than the Taiyuan Divine Court.
Being praised by his master like this naturally pleased Wuyuan.
"In just a few hundred years, your level of understanding of the Dao is quite comparable to your Senior Brother Jiang Huan." Kuachi's monarch smiled. "Among the many disciples I've had over the long years, you are the first."
"I dare not, Master." Wuyuan said humbly.
"There's nothing to fear. In terms of strength, you're still lacking, but in terms of potential, you far surpass them." Kuachi's monarch said, "For you... the only difficulty in the future is becoming a monarch. It's very difficult for a practitioner of the Great Dao to become a monarch."
Wuyuan nodded gently.
Obviously, Master Kuachi also knew about these messages. Moreover, according to Wuyuan's speculation, Master Kuachi was probably also comprehending the path of the Great Dao of Creation.
Every monarch would yearn to comprehend the original path of the Dao.
"Very well."
"Your cultivation seems to be still at the Earth Witch Second Level? Hurry back to the Witch Realm, or shall I send someone to pick you up?" Kuachi's monarch said. "Your level of understanding of the Dao is extremely high now, but your cultivation is still weak. It's the most dangerous stage."
"Master, there's no need to bother. I can come back by myself." Wuyuan shook his head.
"Alright."
Kuachi's monarch nodded. "Do you have any thoughts on your own future cultivation path? Is there anything you need my help with?"
"When I return to the Witch Realm, I plan to accumulate cultivation for a while longer, until I become an Upper Witch, and then continue to explore and hone myself." Wuyuan said. "There's only one thing I might need Master's help with."
"Speak." Kuachi's monarch said.
"The power of faith." Wuyuan uttered four words. "I need a large amount of the power of faith to assist in my cultivation."
"The power of faith?" Kuachi's monarch said. "The power of faith can indeed assist in cultivation. I will arrange as soon as possible to make some small worlds believe in you, but it will take some time for sentient beings to multiply."
"No."
"Master." Wuyuan looked directly at Kuachi's monarch. "What I need in large quantities is not the kind of ten or a hundred small worlds... but the faith of sentient beings in units of immortal continents."
In the past, when he was in the Purple Mansion Mountain and River Realm, a small amount of the power of faith was sufficient.
But now, at his current level.
Especially after the breakthroughs of his refining qi and refining body main bodies to the extremes of the Divine Soul and Foundation, the amount of power of faith he could refine and absorb was more than a million times that of the Mountain and River Realm.
Once he breaks through to become an Upper Immortal or Upper Witch, his ability to refine and absorb the power of faith will increase exponentially.
Ordinary cultivators dare not refine too much power of faith.
But Wuyuan possessed the power of the Origin, and was almost unrestrained. He wasn't afraid of having too much power of faith, but feared not having enough.
The perception of the origin of the Great Dao is vague, destined to slow down the cultivation in the future.
The power of faith is one of the means that Wuyuan can think of to greatly help his comprehension and cultivation.
"Wanting the faith of immortal continents?" Kuachi's monarch was also stunned by Wuyuan's words.
Throughout the entire Cangfeng Witch Realm, there were countless immortal continents, with hundreds of millions of immortal continents. But in fact, any immortal continent belonged to someone.
Weak ones were ruled by Star Masters, and strong ones were occupied by Star Monarchs.
Yes, he was a monarch, Wuyuan's master.
But he was also one of the leaders of the Cangfeng Witch Realm and had to consider the overall situation.
"My child." Kuachi's monarch pondered for a moment and said, "You are only a witch now, but you want such a huge amount of faith. When you become an Upper Witch or even a Star Monarch in the future, I'm afraid you'll need even more faith."
Wuyuan nodded involuntarily, understanding his master's thoughts.
This was an endless pit.
As cultivation progressed, especially when comprehending the original path of the Great Dao, the difficulty increased exponentially. Perhaps one bottleneck would trap oneself for a long time.
The power of faith? Naturally, the more, the better.
"If only dividing the faith of one or a few immortal continents, I can do it," Kuachi's monarch said slowly. "This is not difficult. But if more, like hundreds or thousands of immortal continents, then it's different."
"You should understand one thing, the Cangfeng Witch Realm is not the realm of just a few of us monarchs," Kuachi's monarch looked at Wuyuan.
"Master's meaning is the Witch Court?" Wuyuan pondered.
"Yes."
"You have stayed in the Hengyang Immortal Realm, you should understand that any sentient being on any side of the immortal continents in the entire Hengyang Immortal Realm is the faith of the Taiyuan True Saints," Kuachi's monarch said. "My Cangfeng Witch Realm is the same."
"Countless sentient beings in the Witch Realm, ninety-nine percent of the power of faith is collected by the Witch Court."
"The Witch Court cultivates a large number of strong individuals, seizing territory in one realm after another, seeking territory. One important reason is for faith," Kuachi's monarch said. "The power of faith is very important to the Witch Court."
"And monitoring the flow of the power of faith is extremely strict. Even if the monarchs violate the rules, they will be punished."
Wuyuan suddenly understood.
The power of faith from a vast number of sentient beings cannot be decided with just one word from his master.
"So."
"If you want to obtain a large amount of faith from the Witch Court, the best way is to take a position," Kuachi's monarch said. "Truly become a member of the Witch Court."
"Take a position?" Wuyuan was puzzled.
"Right now, you are not considered a true member of the Witch Court. Generally speaking, only those with the strength of the Seventh Level of Celestial Immortal will be granted the title of Star Master," Kuachi's monarch smiled. "Then, you can be considered a member of the Witch Court."
"The strength of a Star Master is considered a member of the Witch Court?" Wuyuan was secretly shocked, such high standards.
Ordinary Celestial Immortals are not qualified?
That's right.
What does an ordinary Celestial Immortal matter, with only a lifespan of a hundred million years, to the Witch Court at the peak of the river of time and space?
"For geniuses, the Witch Court will still give preferential treatment," Kuachi's monarch said. "If Upper Witches and Upper Celestial Immortals can pass through the complete Witch God Tower, they will also be granted positions. By taking positions, they can truly access various aspects of the Witch Court."
"They also qualify to enter the Witch Court realm."
"The higher the position, the more gifts you will receive from the Witch Court, including the power of faith," Kuachi's monarch said. "The more merits you accumulate, and the higher your talent is revealed."
"The more power of faith you will receive."
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P.S.: Guaranteed two in one.
These days, my condition has indeed been bad. I had a fever last night, and even after taking medicine today, it still hasn't completely subsided. Feeling drowsy, so for now, that's all.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 415: Xiashan and the Wu Family
"Relevant information has been sent to your personal palace for your perusal," Kuachi's monarch said.
Wuyuan nodded, and in a thought, he had received it.
Understanding many pieces of information related to Witch Court appointments.
Taking up positions, completing various tasks assigned by the Witch Court, or actively applying for some tasks, or making significant contributions, all would be counted as 'Witch Merits' and rank.
God Crystals, circulated among countless forces in the vast river of time and space, are considered hard currency, but in reality, many special resources cannot be exchanged for with God Crystals.
Witch Merits, on the other hand, are the hard currency of the Cangfeng Witch Realm and the entire Witch Court, serving as the endorsed currency of the entire Witch Court.
There are many ways to obtain Witch Merits, mainly three: First is bestowal, which is more of a bestowment on junior disciples. Like Wuyuan, as a disciple of the Witch Monarch, naturally has a '10,000 Witch Merit quota'.
Before entering the Immortal Land, Wuyuan consumed a lot of resources mobilized through the Blood Shadow Plane, all of which were done using Witch Merits.
Second is completing tasks, the most common being guarding tasks, cultivating tasks, such as guarding a territory, cultivating a large number of junior disciples, etc., all would earn Witch Merits.
Third is contribution, actively offering some treasures to the Cangfeng Witch Realm, such as contributing God Crystals, which is the most basic.
"Through Witch Merits, I can obtain many resources," Wuyuan thought to himself. "Even the highest-level inheritances, like those of 'Supreme Skills', equivalent to 'Time-Space Nine Swords' and 'Life-and-Death Intent', can be exchanged?"
These are things that God Crystals cannot exchange for.
There are also things like the Nine-Transformation Longevity Elixir that can extend the life of mortals for a million years, which are treasures that ordinary monarchs cannot refine.
And the power of faith... all can be exchanged.
Of course, some precious resources are limited, and merely having Witch Merits is not enough. Another important indicator is the rank.
The higher the rank within the Witch Court, the higher the authority, and only then will one be eligible to exchange Witch Merits for some resources.
Otherwise, no matter how many Witch Merits one has, they can only exchange for some common resources.
"To have a higher rank, one relies on strength and accomplishments?" Wuyuan thought. "With sufficient personal strength and the completion of specific contributions and tasks, one can be appointed?"
Wuyuan instantly understood.
The so-called specific contributions and tasks, in essence, test loyalty. For a superpower like the Witch Court, not every monarch who joins will be accepted.
Loyalty is paramount!
"Rank is divided into one to ten tiers," Kuachi's monarch smiled. "Star Masters usually range from the first to third tier, with very few reaching the fourth tier."
"Star Lords, usually range from the fourth to sixth tiers."
"Monarchs, generally range from the seventh to ninth tiers." Kuachi's monarch looked at Wuyuan. "Like me, I am an eighth-tier rank in the Witch Court, considered an average level among the many monarchs."
"And the tenth tier?" Wuyuan felt a hint of curiosity.
This was not mentioned in the information provided by his master.
"Supreme Monarch!"
Kuachi's monarch said solemnly. "These are the very few top monarchs in the Witch Court, each with extraordinary strength, and only by achieving great merits can they have the hope of advancing to the tenth-tier rank."
"Supreme Monarch?" Wuyuan's pupils contracted slightly.
So that's how it is.
It's necessary to have mastery strength and achieve great deeds in order to have a chance to be promoted to the tenth rank of the Witch Court, no wonder my master didn't bother to mention it.
For myself, the tenth rank seems somewhat distant.
"For geniuses, there will be additional cultivation, the requirements won't be too strict," Kuachi's monarch said. "For example, if you pass through the entire Witch God Tower and then become an Upper Witch, you will directly gain a first-rank position. However, further promotion requires accomplishments and accumulating enough Witch Merits."
"In a sense."
"From the day you obtain a Witch Court rank, you are no longer just a genius," Kuachi's monarch solemnly said. "You are a strong one! Truly able to overlook the endless river of time and space, worthy of the title of a strong one."
"At that time, it will also be your coming-of-age ceremony," Kuachi's monarch said.
"I understand," Wuyuan nodded lightly.
In the eyes of his master.
Or rather, among the various forces in the vast river of time and space, having the strength of a Star Master is considered crossing the threshold of a strong one, qualifying to make contributions to their respective forces.
To pass through the Witch God Tower, one must have the comprehension of a Star Lord.
Upper Witches and Upper Immortals, if they have such comprehension, can generally unleash the power of a Seventh-Rank Celestial.
The Witch Court has set such rules for a reason.
"Next, I will try to allocate some power of faith for you. Countless small worlds are born and destroyed, so the Witch Court does not place too much importance on the faith of small world inhabitants," Kuachi's monarch said. "But if you truly want to obtain a large amount of power of faith, it will depend on your own efforts."
"Mm," Wuyuan nodded in agreement.
Although there are many small worlds, the power of faith from millions of small worlds cannot compare to the faith of a main continent in a Witch Continent.
"When do you think you'll be back?" Kuachi's monarch asked.
"I still need some time for closed-door cultivation," Wuyuan said. "Also, it seems that the Thunder Ze World still hides some secrets of the Thousand Thunder Star Lord... I want to explore it before returning."
There's no need to hide this matter from his master.
Moreover, as his own strength grows stronger, the enemies he will attract will also become stronger. Sometimes, informing his master of his whereabouts in advance and seeking help at critical moments will increase his chances of survival.
"Thousand Thunder Star Lord?"
Kuachi's monarch pondered for a moment. "Alright, he once comprehended the Great Dao of Creation, although he never reached the level of a monarch, his combat power surpassed that of Star Lords above the ninth rank. He's one of the top one hundred Star Lords in the Great Realms. The Thunder Ze World he left behind seems to contain some mysteries that haven't been fully explored over the years... Perhaps the monarchs of the Qingling Immortal Realm are unwilling to take away all the treasures, and what you comprehend is the Great Dao of Creation, so you may gain something."
"However, you still need to be careful. After all, it's a relic left behind by a powerful Star Lord. Killing you would be quite easy," Kuachi's monarch looked at Wuyuan.
"Yes," Wuyuan nodded.
As Star Lords, their strengths vary, and it's evident that the Thousand Thunder Star Lord is a terrifying existence.
Just the Thunder Ze World alone reveals a lot.
"Alright, go on. Come back to see me if you encounter any trouble," Kuachi's monarch said. "Also, before breaking through to Upper Witch, don't rush to challenge the Witch God Tower... Although the information about the Witch God Tower is strictly confidential, it's hard to guarantee that there are no spies from the Thunder Feather Temple who can access the secrets."
"With your talent, once detected by the Thunder Feather Temple, they will definitely make every effort to kill you. Monarchs will surely take action."
"Your ability to survive will greatly increase after becoming an Upper Witch," Kuachi's monarch said solemnly.
"Yes," Wuyuan felt a chill in his heart.
Immediately.
Wuyuan's figure dissipated, directly sent out of this dimensional plane by Kuachi's monarch.
... Wuyuan returned to his personal palace in the Witch Realm of Cangfeng, where a large number of virtual immortal scrolls were suspended in the palace.
"Over six hundred years, and I'm back here again," Wuyuan glanced over these scrolls.
He was summoned by his master just now.
So, Wuyuan didn't have time to carefully check them before quickly going to see his master. Now he had some free time.
Scroll by scroll, Wuyuan quickly skimmed through them. Most of them were trivial matters, mainly duties and messages from the original Witch Realm as a 'member of the original Witch Realm.'
"I've missed many of the World Duels of the original Witch Realm."
Wuyuan muttered to himself, "I haven't even completed many of the tests at the Saint Domain level. It's troublesome to become a member of the second original Witch Realm again."
Of course, Wuyuan didn't care too much. With his current strength and vision, he didn't care much about being a member of the original Witch Realm.
Not even Kuachi master specifically mentioned it.
The original Witch Realm was a group of top talents cultivated on a large scale by the Witch Realm. However, Wuyuan was already considered the most peak genius emerging in the endless years of the Witch Court, not even in the same league.
Apart from the scrolls, Wuyuan also checked a large number of transmissions he hadn't read for years.
There were inquiries from several strong Star Lords such as Houqu Star Lord and Blood Shadow Star Lord, who had always been concerned about Wuyuan but hadn't received any news from him.
There were transmissions from fellow disciples like Jianghuan Senior Brother and Chonghong Senior Brother.
There were also many friends who had some interactions in the Fifth and Fourth Original Witch Realms.
Most of these friends have now become Saint Domain cultivators and entered the Third Original Witch Realm.
There were transmissions from Cenjiang, Fangxia, and others.
Of course, these were just a small part. The most numerous transmissions came from his sister, 'Wu Yijun.'
Apart from the once-a-hundred-years scroll, she detailed her own situation and various things about the Xia Mountain World, as well as a large number of simple transmissions.
Even though he had expected it.
Wuyuan sighed inwardly. Before his Qi Refining Avatar went to the Time and Space Island, he read several scrolls, but he ultimately chose not to reply to hide his identity.
Until the return of his Body Refining Avatar.
... "Jianghuan Senior Brother still cares about me and has sent several transmissions." Wuyuan shook his head slightly. "Chonghong Senior Brother probably didn't see my message and inquired casually."
He read through them one by one.
Most of the transmissions were well-intentioned.
"Cenjiang, unexpectedly broke through to become an Upper Immortal?" Wuyuan couldn't help but think of the red-robed enchanting woman who had sworn in front of him years ago.
More than six hundred years have passed, and she has become an Upper Immortal.
Even though she became an Upper Immortal, she still served Wuyuan as his servant, diligently following the various plans he made before he left.
From the once-a-decade transmission, it can be seen that even though Wuyuan never replied, her transmissions never stopped.
"Sister?"
"Has become a Ninth-Rank Purple Mansion cultivator?" Wuyuan browsed through some of Cenjiang's reports.
Over the past few hundred years, although Wuyuan had left, the overall impact of the Xia Mountain World hadn't been significant, but it had become much stronger than before.
Wuyijun, his sister, became a disciple under the guidance of a celestial being who descended upon the Witch Court. With the guidance of the celestial being and ample resources, her cultivation speed was very fast. However, her talent was far from qualifying her to enter the original Witch Realm for cultivation.
At the same time, his sister got married.
More accurately, she took a husband.
Her husband was a talented cultivator emerging from the Xia Mountain World, who was now also a cultivator at the Mountain and River Realm. The two of them had two sons together.
Now they all bore the surname Wu, inheriting the Wu family lineage.
With this, the Wu family truly began to thrive in the Xia Mountain World, and the entire Xia Mountain World became even more prosperous.
"Mother, unexpectedly took a special elixir? Worries-free longevity?" Wuyuan was also slightly surprised. "Was it arranged by the master?"
The master's actions were certainly extraordinary.
In Wuyuan's heart, he couldn't help but feel grateful to the master. Unknowingly, the master had helped him solve his worries.
Now, not only had the Central Land and the Xia Mountain Continent completely merged, completing the conversion of faith, they also completely believed in Wuyuan.
They had truly integrated into the order of the Witch Court.
Many cultivators from the Xia Mountain World, under the influence of abundant resources, had entered the nearby Witch Island to adventure. Gradually, some formidable cultivators emerged.
With the support of abundant resources, nearly a hundred cultivators of the Purple Mansion Mountain and River Realm were born.
As he read, Wuyuan's smile never faded.
But suddenly.
The smile on Wuyuan's face froze.
"Hmm? Fangxia?" A hint of surprise flashed in Wuyuan's eyes, followed by a hint of anger. "Lao Fang!"
The transmission was very clear.
Fangxia had disappeared!
"I should first go and ask my sister for the specifics." Wuyuan thought to himself. With a thought, he transmitted a message to Wuyijun and Cenjiang.
...
Cangfeng Witch Realm, Shanlin Star.
Unlike the Eternal Sun Immortal Realm, the entire Witch Realm is generally divided into stars and dimensions.
For ordinary cultivators entering the Witch Realm, they usually gather on a star, and these stars then gather to form a dimensional plane.
Shanlin Star is a gathering place for cultivators from the Shanlin Continent in the Witch Realm, and the entire star is quite vast.
As a small world, most cultivators from the Xia Mountain World arrive at the Shanlin Continent through teleportation arrays.
They venture in the Shanlin Continent.
Therefore, after a large number of Xia Mountain cultivators enter the Witch Realm, they also gather on Shanlin Star, and even specifically purchase a piece of land.
They established large mansions that occupy a considerable area—the Xia Mountain Mansion, with Wuyijun as the mansion lord.
Although Wuyuan had never appeared.
But with Wuyijun as a celestial disciple and Cenjiang as an occasional appearing celestial being, this force from the Xia Mountain World had gained some reputation in the Shanlin Continent.
Today.
In the Xia Mountain Mansion, which covers tens of miles of land, it was exceptionally lively, with cultivators from the Xia Mountain lineage gathering.
"You've all come?"
"Yes, we're here."
"We received a transmission from the Realm Lord, there must be something important."
"I heard that Senior Cenjiang will also be coming this time," these cultivators at the Purple Mansion and Golden Core levels whispered.
Thousands of people gathered in the central square of the mansion, they were all the core of the Xia Mountain lineage.
For cultivators at the Golden Core level, even in the Witch Realm, they were quite comfortable, let alone in the Xia Mountain World.
Among this group of people, there were more than ten standing in the center, the most special ones. Their aura wasn't particularly strong, but even the Purple Mansion cultivators respected them.
"It's Master Wu."
"They're all here."
"Except for the Realm Lord and her Dao companion, other people from the Wu clan are only at the Golden Core level." Many Xia Mountain cultivators whispered.
Suddenly.
Whoosh! Two figures appeared out of thin air, one dressed in purple robes with a not-so-strong aura, and the other in red robes, both were women.
"We pay our respects to the Realm Lord, and to Senior Cenjiang." Instantly, all the thousands of cultivators in the square bowed respectfully.
The visitors were none other than the World Lord of the Xia Mountain World, Wuyijun, and Senior Cenjiang.
"Today, I summoned all of you here, not for any other reason." Wuyijun's gaze swept over everyone. "Just to let you see someone, the leader of my Xia Mountain World, most of you have never seen the leader."
The leader?
Suddenly, everyone on the square was stunned, even the more than ten Wu clan cultivators on the square were stunned.
Silence!
A complete silence!
The leader of the Xia Mountain World was Wuyijun, who became the World Lord directly with the help of her celestial master.
But there was only one leader.
That was the unparalleled legend who, in just a few decades of cultivation, had won the title of Heavenly Rank in both the Fifth and Fourth Original Witch Realms—Wuyuan.
Yes.
For countless beings in the Xia Mountain World, the fact that Wuyuan could win the title of Heavenly Rank in the Fourth Original Witch Realm alone was enough to be dazzling and legendary.
It was said that it was all because of Wuyuan that Wuyijun could become a disciple of a celestial being.
Hundreds of years had passed, and the strength of this leader was probably even stronger.
Silently.
Whoosh! A figure in black robes appeared next to Wuyijun out of thin air. His face wasn't particularly outstanding, but his eyes were sharp like swords, sweeping over every figure in the square, making everyone's heart tremble.
Even the Purple Mansion cultivators were no exception.
They shouldn't have such a terrifying pressure here in the Divine Illusion Realm, according to reason.
But they didn't know that this was the pressure brought by the origin of the Great Dao.
"Leader!"
"So terrifying, the feeling I get from him is much scarier than that of Senior Cenjiang, so powerful."
"Considering it, the leader has only cultivated for hundreds of years, but he's so powerful? He truly deserves to be called an unparalleled genius." Many Xia Mountain cultivators trembled with excitement and admiration.
"It's the patriarch."
"Uncle." The more than ten Wu clan cultivators were the most excited, looking at Wuyuan with endless admiration.
"We pay our respects to the leader."
"We pay our respects to the patriarch." Thousands of people on the square all knelt down and bowed, in the Xia Mountain World, Wuyuan's status had long been mythologized.
"Master." Cenjiang also bowed respectfully.
This scene ignited countless Xia Mountain cultivators' hearts, even powerful celestial beings knelt and paid their respects.
"The Xia Mountain lineage has indeed grown stronger," Wu Yuan scanned the crowd, feeling that familiar faces were now scarce.
Most of them were strangers.
Hundreds of years had passed, and in mundane terms, several generations had flourished, leading to significant changes, especially among powerful cultivators.
If one were to look at the mundane world of Xia Mountain, the changes would be even greater.
...After meeting with the elite Xia Mountain cultivators, Wu Yuan didn't say much and soon left.
Inside the hall of Xia Mountain Mansion.
"Brother, he's Zishan, and he's Zimu," Wu Yijun pointed to the respectful brothers standing beside her.
Their appearance was quite similar to Wu Yijun's, handsome and charming.
They even bore some resemblance to Wu Yuan.
"Uncle."
"Uncle." Wu Zishan and Wu Zimu looked somewhat restrained as they glanced at Wu Yuan, not daring to meet his gaze fully.
This was their first meeting with Wu Yuan.
Over the past few hundred years, they had grown up listening to legends and stories about Wu Yuan, and they deeply admired him.
"Mm." Wu Yuan nodded, looking at his two nephews, unable to help but smile.
This was the connection from bloodlines.
Involuntarily, he thought of his niece from his previous life on Blue Star... Unfortunately, even though he had tried various channels to investigate, he couldn't find any trace of Blue Star, as if it didn't exist.
"Zishan, Zimu, both of you follow the Qi Refining path, right? Show me your understanding of the Dao you're good at, and let me see." Wu Yuan smiled.
The two were stunned.
"Why aren't you starting?" Wu Yijun understood Wu Yuan's intentions and urged them.
"Yes."
"Second brother, let me go first." Wu Zimu didn't hesitate and immediately demonstrated his skills.
Quickly, both of them demonstrated their proficiency. They were both Core Formation cultivators, skilled in the laws of wood.
"The laws of wood?" Wu Yuan nodded gently, smiling, "I've already sent you both a copy of the Immortal Manuscript Method to your personal palaces. Later, you can study it on your own."
"Now that my true body is still exploring outside, when I return, as your uncle, I'll give you another gift."
"Is it an Immortal-tier scripture?"
"Wow!" The brothers quickly understood the value of the gift. They were not children, and they had already had offspring. Their horizons were broad, and they naturally understood the weight of this gift. They were excited and grateful. "Thank you, Uncle."
"Thank you, Uncle."
In their hearts, Wu Yuan became even more mysterious and powerful.
"Wanxiao." Wu Yuan's gaze finally fell on the black-robed man standing nearby.
The man became increasingly nervous.
"Big brother." The black-robed man forced a smile. He was Wanxiao, Wu Yijun's Dao companion.
"Brother." Wu Yijun called from the side.
"Don't worry." Wu Yuan glanced indulgently at his sister, then turned to Wanxiao. "You've worked hard over the years. It's not easy for Xia Mountain lineage to produce a Mountain and River cultivator."
"Not hard." Wanxiao breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew very well that in terms of status, he probably didn't even compare to his own son, Wan Yi, in Wu Yuan's eyes.
Let alone compared to Wu Yijun.
In terms of talent, Wanxiao was decent. He had reached the eighth level of the Mountain and River Realm after cultivating for hundreds of years. But compared to Wu Yuan, there was no comparison.
Naturally, Wanxiao didn't dare to be careless in front of Wu Yuan.
"Wanxiao, you go down with Zishan and Zimu first." Wu Yuan said, "I have something to discuss with Xiaoyi."
"Yes." Wanxiao nodded and led Zishan and Zimu out of the hall.
In the hall, only Wu Yuan, Wu Yijun, and Cen Jiang remained.
The three continued their conversation.
"Mother, have you developed an interest in Boundary Chess?" Wu Yuan asked with slight surprise. It was a very complex and mysterious game, and even ordinary celestial beings and witches couldn't calculate all its possibilities.
It was a widely circulated game in the witch realm.
"Mm."
"Mother has taken 'Nine Revolutions Longevity Immortal Pill' and her lifespan has become extremely long. Her calculation ability is now comparable to that of the Purple Mansion Realm, her energy has increased greatly, and her vision and knowledge have become broader. She's been particularly obsessed with Boundary Chess in recent years." Wu Yijun smiled. "It's been her favorite pastime in the past hundred years."
"What? Nine Revolutions Longevity Immortal Pill?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but be surprised.
From Cen Jiang's message, he only knew that his mother had taken a pill sent by the witch realm, but he didn't expect it to be the legendary Nine Revolutions Longevity Immortal Pill.
Taking this pill could extend one's life to a million years.
However, one could never cultivate again. This was the ultimate limit set by the heavens. Even monarchs couldn't achieve longer lifespans.
No matter how many precious treasures one had, at least they needed to cultivate to have a chance at longevity.
And they needed a certain level of talent.
So, super existences like those rarely had close relatives after countless years had passed. That was the reason.
"Was it specially arranged by Master?" Wu Yuan thought to himself.
Only Master had enough authority to obtain such precious pills from the witch court.
"Brother, is this pill very precious?" Wu Yijun couldn't help asking.
She only knew the name of the pill, and wasn't too clear about its specific effects.
"It's very precious, but it's fine. There's no need to tell Mother about it." Wu Yuan smiled. The name of the pill was something even ordinary celestial beings might not know.
There was no need to say more.
"Cen Jiang, you've worked hard over the years." Wu Yuan's gaze fell on the woman in red beside him. "The development of Xia Mountain world has been so good, and undoubtedly, you've contributed the most."
"It's all what Cen Jiang should do." Cen Jiang said modestly.
"I won't forget. When I come back, I'll do my best to help you." Wu Yuan smiled. "You've become a celestial being purely on your own... with my help, your future as a celestial being is not without hope."
"Becoming a celestial being?" Cen Jiang's pupils contracted slightly.
Wu Yijun was equally shocked.
"By then, you'll naturally know." Wu Yuan smiled, then changed the subject. "By the way, what happened to Fang Xia? Wasn't he out exploring? Why did he disappear? Is he alive or dead now?"
Cen Jiang and Wu Yijun's smiles quickly faded.
"Master, let me explain." Cen Jiang said, "Fang Xia and the others went out to explore with the Jibei Group at first. Following your orders, I secretly took care of them along the way. After you closed the door, their strength also grew stronger during their adventures."
"Especially Fang Xia."
"His talent is the highest, and he has gained many opportunities, smoothly entering the Purple Mansion Realm and even becoming a Sevenfold Purple Mansion cultivator. His Immortal Foundation has also improved." Cen Jiang said.
Wu Yuan nodded gently. Old Fang's talent and character were both very good.
"Until a hundred years ago."
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ps: Over six thousand words, two chapters in one, making up for yesterday's guarantee.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 416: The Treasure of the Star Lord
"Fang Xia's strength has far surpassed Jibei Group's, and with our help, he has reached the ninth level of the Purple Mansion Realm, aiming to break through to the Refinement Void Realm." Cen Jiang said, "He ventured alone into the 'Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley' and eventually disappeared inside, without a single piece of news coming out."
"Is there any news from the witch realm?" Wu Yuan asked continuously.
Unless the strength gap is extremely disproportionate and they instantly perish, cultivators generally can transmit messages through the Divine Illusion Realm before dying.
Just a single thought is enough.
"No, there's no news at all, suddenly lost contact." Cen Jiang said, "However, Fang Xia's soul lamp hasn't extinguished, so he's very likely still alive."
"But, the Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley is extremely dangerous, and we can't be sure." Cen Jiang said.
Wu Yuan silently pondered.
Soul lamp?
Many major sects would ignite soul lamps for important cultivators to determine their life and death.
Although soul lamps are valuable, some important figures in Xia Mountain lineage are still equipped with them, and Fang Xia is definitely an elder of Xia Mountain lineage.
In Wu Yuan's mind, his status is very special, second only to family members.
However, soul lamps also have many flaws. For example, they may malfunction in some special dangerous places or if they are too far apart.
"The Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley?" Wu Yuan frowned slightly.
Never heard of it.
"It's a dangerous place on Shanlin Immortal Island controlled by the Shan Yue Sect." Cen Jiang explained.
"Brother, I'll give the intelligence to..." Wu Yijun was about to speak.
"No need."
"You wait." Wu Yuan said, then collected the intelligence with a single thought.
As a disciple of the sovereign, he has the 'Star Lord level' authority in the Cangfeng witch realm, so it's easy to investigate some information about immortal islands, and it doesn't cost any witchcraft. These are all 'benefits'.
Soon, Wu Yuan roughly understood.
There aren't many forces in Shanlin Immortal Island, mainly dominated by the Shan Yue Sect and the Hundred Lin Valley, each occupying vast territories.
Both forces, even if one side is not as good as the former Crimson Moon Immortal Palace, are considered to be of the same level.
And the Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley is a dangerous place controlled by the Shan Yue Sect, full of dangers.
The interior is very vast and also contains some opportunities.
Under normal circumstances, foreign cultivators can enter to explore by giving a source crystal to the Shan Yue Sect.
"Have you contacted the Shan Yue Sect?" Wu Yuan asked.
"We have. Shortly after we lost contact with Fang Xia, we asked the immortal of the Shan Yue Sect to help find some clues." Cen Jiang said respectfully, "But after only one contact, they told me they found out that Fang Xia had fallen and we didn't need to search anymore."
"However, they didn't give us any evidence, and when I tried to contact them again, the Shan Yue Sect simply didn't respond." Cen Jiang smiled bitterly, "We're helpless too."
She knows Wu Yuan's feelings for Fang Xia.
"For the sake of a cultivator at the ninth level of the Purple Mansion Realm, the Shan Yue Sect would rather choose to offend you than offer any explanation?" Wu Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly.
Very strange.
Normally, cultivators like Cen Jiang, representing Wu Yuan, would not be easily offended by ordinary celestial beings or even some major sects.
There's no benefit in doing so.
Is there another hidden story? But although Fang Xia has good talent, he's just a cultivator at the ninth level of the Purple Mansion Realm. How much trouble could he cause?
"The Shan Yue Sect didn't explain, and we couldn't do anything about it." Cen Jiang shook her head, "After all, it's a powerful sect with many celestial beings sitting in it, including the Star Lord... I think it would be difficult for us to even meet them."
"Alright." Wu Yuan nodded slightly.
Celestial beings, when facing ordinary celestial beings, have a condescending attitude.
After all, it's rare for tens of thousands of celestial beings to give birth to a celestial being.
Even the talented celestial beings and witches in the First Original Witch Realm have to go through layers of elimination from the Fifth Original Witch Realm to the Second Original Witch Realm. Over ninety percent are eliminated, leaving only tens of millions.
And even fewer eventually become celestial beings.
Based on his performance in the Fifth and Fourth Original Witch Realms, although dazzling, it's not enough to make such a powerful sect afraid.
Moreover, it's not him personally acting. It's just Cen Jiang, and the celestial beings of the Shan Yue Sect probably aren't aware.
"Alright."
"I understand this matter now." Wu Yuan said, "I will handle it. You can continue your normal cultivation and life."
"Yes." Cen Jiang nodded, feeling relieved.
"Xiaoyi, you can tell mother first. In three years at the shortest, and ten years at the longest, I should be back to Xia Mountain to see her." Wu Yuan said.
"Should I tell her now?" Wu Yijun was surprised.
"If you tell her now, she'll look forward to it for a long time and be happy for a long time." Wu Yuan smiled slightly, "If I suddenly appear in front of her when I return, she'll only be happy for a while. There's no need to hide it."
"Okay, I understand, Brother." Wu Yijun's eyes lit up.
"If there's anything, send me a message. I'll probably stay in the witch realm for a long time in the future." Wu Yuan said, "I'll go see your master first."
"My master?"
Wu Yijun was surprised at first, then nodded, "Okay."
...
In the Lei Ze world, in the inner domain, in an inconspicuous canyon passage.
"Hum!"
Wu Yuan sat cross-legged on a huge rock, emitting bursts of blood light all over his body.
He was fully practicing the "Sanctuary of Creation" and the "Immortal Soul".
For Wu Yuan, the entry-level of these two major techniques wasn't difficult, but it took a lot of time.
At the same time.
In Wu Yuan's dantian palace, the nine-fold primordial spirits simultaneously transformed into nine figures, condensing strange seals layer by layer, emitting strange fluctuations.
"The Secret Art of Cause and Effect is really difficult to cultivate." Wu Yuan muttered to himself, "Fortunately, I have some understanding of the laws of time and space."
"Compared to refining the body, refining the qi is faster. I have cultivated the Secret Art of Cause and Effect to a rudimentary level for the time being, which should be enough for now."
In terms of the comprehension of the Tao, Wu Yuan is now comparable to the Star Lord. Although he hasn't comprehended the law of cause and effect, he can still cultivate the Secret Art of Cause and Effect.
Just like celestial beings who can perceive cause and effect easily, it's the same for the Star Lords. They can easily perceive cause and effect because their understanding of the Tao is high and their strength is strong.
The Secret Art of Cause and Effect was obtained by Wu Yuan from the witch realm. It's very common, but cultivation requires high requirements, even Star Lords can't achieve it.
In fact.
In addition to the Secret Art of Cause and Effect, Wu Yuan is also trying to cultivate other secret techniques, not all of them are for direct combat, many are auxiliary methods.
For example—Transformation Technique! It can disguise one's appearance, life aura, and even soul aura.
This is what the Tao of Creation is good at.
"Old Fang?" While Wu Yuan was cultivating, the figure of Fang Xia appeared in his mind.
And scenes from his early years in the Central Plains also emerged. If it weren't for Old Fang's help, he probably wouldn't have been able to cultivate into a witch so smoothly.
"Let alone overcoming the worm demon tribulation later on.
So, Wu Yuan didn't want Fang Xia to die.
If he's in danger, he'll do everything to save him.
"In the past hundred years, if he had encountered danger and perished, Old Fang would have died long ago. It's useless to rush there now, but his heart lamp is still burning. Generally, when separated by the spatial domains of a fairyland, there should be news about the heart lamp... But the message that Shan Yue Sect gave to Cen Jiang is somewhat strange." Wu Yuan pondered, "I must find an intermediary and inquire first."
In theory, searching for a Purple Mansion cultivator in the Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley isn't too difficult.
Even if not found or encountering difficulties, Shan Yue Sect could explain it proactively.
"Huh? Fairy Xu Caitian can see me?" Wu Yuan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, and a wisp of thought descended into the Witch Realm to meet her.
...
In the Witch Realm, on a snow-covered star in a corner of the Ice and Snow Star.
In front of a palace halfway up the mountain.
Sitting here, you can overlook half of the star's scenery.
Whoosh!
A figure in a black robe appeared out of thin air, and he saw the elegant and noble woman sitting in the distance at a glance.
"Wu Yuan, young friend." The elegant woman stood up.
"Friend Xu Caitian." Wu Yuan smiled.
This address as "friend" made Xu Caitian's eyes flash with surprise. She sensed it very clearly that Wu Yuan was just a terrestrial witch.
A terrestrial witch, calling oneself a friend?
"Please sit down here." Fairy Xu Caitian smiled, although she felt a bit dissatisfied inside, she didn't show any displeasure on the surface.
"Okay." Wu Yuan wasn't polite either, taking a step forward and landing on the opposite side of Fairy Xu Caitian.
He appeared extremely calm, as if he didn't care about Fairy Xu Caitian's identity at all.
"Wu Yuan, young friend, what brings you here?" Fairy Xu Caitian smiled, calmly pouring tea for Wu Yuan.
"Thank you, friend, for your guidance and cultivation of Xiaoyi over the years." Wu Yuan smiled.
"It's nothing, I really like Xiaoyi." Fairy Xu Caitian mentioned Wu Yijun, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face, "Although her talent isn't high, her character is excellent... I believe Young Friend Wu Yuan also understands, even if she's a disciple of a fairy, the number of those who can become fairies is very small. I took her as my disciple not because of her talent."
"Okay." Wu Yuan nodded.
If a fairy takes a disciple because of talent, at least they must be a genius at the level of the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
His sister still has a long way to go.
"Young friend, just speak up if you have anything." Fairy Xu Caitian said.
"Well, I do have a favor to ask." Wu Yuan said, "I have a good friend named Fang Xia, who is at the Ninth Level of the Purple Mansion. He entered the Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley in the Shan Lin Witchland... I want to ask Fairy to help inquire with the fairies of the Shan Yue Sect, to see if they can help investigate. If Fang Xia is still alive, can they bring him back?"
"Is that all?" Fairy Xu Caitian was surprised.
"Yes." Wu Yuan nodded.
"It seems that this Fang Xia is very important to you, young friend." Fairy Xu Caitian smiled, "Alright, I'll ask, but I'm not very familiar with the fairies of Shan Yue Sect. I can only inquire through the witch realm."
"Thank you for your trouble, friend." Wu Yuan said, "If there are any expenses, please let me know."
"Just a moment." Fairy Xu Caitian said, then her eyes became slightly distracted, but she quickly returned to normal.
It seems that she has sent out thoughts to inquire.
Wu Yuan waited patiently.
After a while.
"Wu Yuan, young friend." Fairy Xu Caitian suddenly spoke.
"Do you have any news?" Wu Yuan asked continuously.
"There is news, but the situation doesn't look good." Fairy Xu Caitian's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt.
"What do you mean?" Wu Yuan was stunned.
"I inquired with a fairy from Shan Yue Sect, the initial exchange was fine, but as soon as I mentioned Fang Xia and your name, this fairy seemed to have known about it." Fairy Xu Caitian said solemnly, "He directly told me that Fang Xia is dead, beyond doubt."
"Dead?" Wu Yuan's face slightly changed.
The fairy from Shan Yue Sect has been paying attention to this matter for a long time?
"I also tried to probe a bit, asked for specific details, but the other party simply said he was eliminated by a normal danger zone and didn't say much else." Fairy Xu Caitian shook her head, "I didn't dare to inquire further."
"Alright, I understand."
Wu Yuan nodded gently, "Thank you, Fairy Xu Caitian."
"No problem."
The two exchanged for a moment, and Wu Yuan got up to bid farewell and disappeared from Fairy Xu Caitian's sight.
"Wu Yuan?"
"Just a few hundred years of cultivation, and he disappears for several hundred years. But invisibly, I feel a huge sense of threat?" Fairy Xu Caitian sat alone on the jade platform, silently contemplating.
At first, she thought Wu Yuan was just a terrestrial witch, and she was somewhat dissatisfied with how he addressed her.
But as the conversation deepened.
The chilling edge contained in Wu Yuan's spirit perception made her aware and naturally extremely shocked.
She no longer dares to underestimate Wu Yuan.
"Having cultivated for several hundred years, his strength is probably a mystery now. After cultivating for tens of thousands of years, his strength might be comparable to a fairy." Fairy Xu Caitian muttered to herself, "Moreover, the fact that the Star Master directly ordered me to take in Xiaoyi as a disciple, was it to appease Wu Yuan?"
From this, one can understand Wu Yuan's importance.
"I'm afraid that the higher-ups of the Witch Realm are very concerned about and even fond of this Wu Yuan." Fairy Xu Caitian contemplated.
The information she knows is ultimately limited, unable to deduce the whole picture.
"But."
"Shan Yue Sect is not easy to deal with. The Star Master of Shan Yue is a powerful ninth-level fairy. He may not necessarily give him face." Fairy Xu Caitian shook her head slightly, "If he could seize the title of Tianjie in the Second Original Witch Realm, that would be almost enough."
"This Wu Yuan, even if suspected, can't be dealt with by the Star Master of Shan Yue."
Ninth-level fairies are the pinnacle existence even among Star Masters, just one step away from Star Monarchs.
Not something ordinary cultivators can shake, let alone meet.
...
As time passed, Wu Yuan tried to ask two other celestial witches and fairies to inquire about Fang Xia's matter with Shan Yue Sect.
The result.
It was the same as the result of Fairy Xu Caitian's inquiry.
The response from the celestial witches of Shan Yue Sect was always: Fang Xia is dead.
But at the same time, they couldn't produce any evidence, and they didn't allow other celestial witches and fairies to enter the Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley for investigation.
No result.
In the Reze World, Wu Yuan pondered while practicing.
"It's very strange."
"Although I haven't shown much talent in these hundreds of years." Wu Yuan frowned slightly, "But just by seizing the title of Tianjie in the Fourth Original Witch Realm after only tens of years of cultivation, they knew I wasn't easy to deal with."
"Plus, several celestial witches and fairies have been inquiring continuously."
"In theory, to avoid trouble, even if Fang Xia is really dead, Shan Yue Sect should try their best to provide an explanation rather than cover it up." Wu Yuan shook his head.
It's too unreasonable.
It seems that these major sect forces usually prefer not to offend other celestial witches.
Moreover, Fang Xia's heart lamp hasn't been extinguished yet.
"If I were just an ordinary terrestrial witch, then it would be fine." Wu Yuan's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, "They don't want to let me know the truth and even won't allow me to enter the Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley?"
"The Thousand Snake Forbidden Valley, under normal circumstances, only allows cultivators below the level of terrestrial immortals and terrestrial witches to explore."
"But rules mean little to the strong."
The rules set by Shan Yue Sect are not qualified for Wu Yuan to follow, and he doesn't intend to follow them either.
"After returning to the Witch Realm, I will go to Shan Yue Sect." Wu Yuan has figured it out.
As long as he completes the first part of the "Creation Sacred Prohibition", he will basically not fear anyone below the Star Monarch.
In fact.
Wu Yuan still has another option, which is to ask the Star Monarch for help, such as Hou Qu Star Monarch. Once the Star Monarch intervenes, Shan Yue Sect probably won't dare to be so evasive anymore.
Like asking Xu Caitian and the others, they are ultimately just ordinary celestial witches and fairies, unable to deter Shan Yue Sect.
But.
Without the order of his master, how would the mighty Star Monarch think about helping with Fang Xia's matter?
Whether they are willing to help in their hearts? It's hard to say.
"In the end, my fame and strength are not enough. The top powerhouses in the Witch Realm help me because of my master's face." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly, "Me? In the eyes of the top powerhouses in the Witch Realm, I'm still just a little guy."
"I've been cultivating for a short time, and I don't really have any true friends or subordinates."
There's no way.
Some things can only be done by oneself.
...
Day after day, year after year.
In the blink of an eye, it's been two years.
"It took so long. Even the physical primordial body has cultivated the Karma Secret Technique. Finally, I have cultivated this 'Creation Sacred Prohibition' to perfection." Wu Yuan sat cross-legged on a giant rock.
Inside his body's Mountain and River Origin.
Countless mysterious dao patterns are condensed, faintly forming a huge shadow of a thunderous beast, which is the Sacred Prohibition secret pattern.
This huge thunderous beast still looks very crude, but the pressure it emits is extremely powerful!
It makes people tremble.
Around the Mountain and River Origin, the endless source of life power surges, ready to erupt through the Sacred Prohibition secret pattern at any time.
"Let's try it." Wu Yuan whispered, with a single thought, a massive amount of life force poured into the Mountain and River Origin.
"Boom!"
The Sacred Prohibition secret pattern erupted completely, releasing an extremely brilliant green light. The life force contained in it is comparable to that of a Divine Might Life Power, instantly erupting.
Then, it followed the mysterious connection between the body's Mountain and River Origin and body, instantly pouring into every part of the body.
"Hiss!" The life force surged through every divine vein of the body, pouring into every part of the flesh and blood, nourishing the bones and muscles.
Wu Yuan only felt a surging and overpowering force under his control.
"Hoo!"
Wu Yuan's eyes were slightly red, feeling a faint pain as if his whole body was about to tear apart, but then it returned to normal in an instant.
"The first time, there's always some pain."
Gradually, Wu Yuan adapted to the powerful life force after the transformation.
"Now, the power of life force, probably comparable to that of a fourth-tier divine calamity god." Wu Yuan estimated.
By cultivating the first part of the "Creation Sacred Prohibition" to completion, the power of life force can still be upgraded to the level of a first-tier celestial, a fourth-tier celestial, or even a celestial.
They all have fixed power.
"But, the stronger I am, the longer my life force can sustain in battle." Wu Yuan basically understood: "Like now, my own source power is only comparable to a first-tier divine, so in terms of endurance, I'm not as good as a fourth-tier divine."
Essentially.
The "Creation Sacred Prohibition" cannot increase Wu Yuan's life force 'quantity' out of thin air, it only compresses the life force, improves its quality, and reduces its total quantity.
On the other hand.
"Now I'm just a terrestrial witch, my body is too weak. Even if my understanding of the Dao is high, if I spend a lot of time practicing to perfection, once it erupts, my body will collapse instead." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.
The life force is too overwhelming, the body cannot bear it.
He must become an upper witch to truly unleash the power of the "Creation Sacred Prohibition".
"Speaking of which."
"The 'Creation Sacred Prohibition' and the 'Primordial Origin Sacrifice' are somewhat similar." Wu Yuan thought to himself: "It's just that cultivating the 'Creation Sacred Prohibition' requires comprehension of the great Dao of creation, and only those with extreme roots have the hope of cultivating it. The advantage lies in relying solely on oneself, without external factors."
"While the 'Primordial Origin Sacrifice' doesn't require such high requirements, the downside is that it requires extremely high external conditions."
The Qi Refinement Primordial Body cannot cultivate the "Creation Sacred Prohibition".
But if he could use the "Primordial Origin Sacrifice", his direct combat power would not be too weak.
"At least several decades to complete the first part, let alone perfection." Wu Yuan roughly estimated.
It takes too long.
Fang Xia probably can't wait.
"At the level of a fourth-tier divine, my strength should be enough." Wu Yuan's mind moved.
Swish!
Next to Wu Yuan, another figure in a black robe appeared, his appearance, vitality, and Wu Yuan were exactly the same.
It is the origin body of the Qi Refinement Primordial Body!
The origin body is essentially part of the Mountain and River in the body, and can also perform the "Creation Sacred Prohibition". In terms of the total amount of life force and combat power, it is almost the same as the original body.
It's just that the recovery ability of life force is not as good as the original body.
"Let's go."
Wu Yuan's origin body moved, instantly turning into a stream of light, rushing into the distant canyon passage.
Almost instantaneously, it soared to the speed of light level, rushing straight through, heading towards the core area of the Thunder World.
That's right!
Even in the winding canyon passage, Wu Yuan's instantaneous burst speed easily reached the speed of light.
If time acceleration is maintained, the speed will be even more terrifying.
Although the Qi Refinement Primordial Body cannot perform the laws of space and time, the combination of the simple laws of time and space with the great Dao of creation is already extremely powerful.
Of course.
Unless absolutely necessary, Wu Yuan would not let the Qi Refinement Primordial Body reveal its profound insights into space and time.
Swish!
Wu Yuan rushed at extreme speed.
The core area of the Thunder World is dangerous for ordinary terrestrial immortals, but for Wu Yuan's origin body? There's no danger at all.
Ordinary Thunder Beasts? They probably haven't even noticed Wu Yuan, and he's already passed like a gust of wind.
Thunder Beast Kings? Can be slain with a single thought.
Swiftly.
Wu Yuan had already entered the core area.
...
In the Thunder World, the most central area.
Here, there is an immensely vast wilderness, surrounded by massive stone walls, thick and ancient, stretching about a hundred miles, emitting a vast and ancient aura.
A total of 365 stone wall patterns!
And on this huge wilderness with a diameter of over a hundred thousand miles, six teams are converging from all directions.
Each team has dozens of figures, with varying strengths.
A few are celestial, but most are terrestrial.
At this moment, the hundreds of powerful cultivators have their eyes fixed on the green sphere floating in the center of the wilderness.
The sphere has a diameter of about ten thousand miles, resembling a star, with countless mysterious patterns engraved on its surface.
At this moment.
This green star emits bursts of lightning, with the lightning spreading for about thirty thousand miles, containing unpredictable power, causing the teams to dare not approach, let alone enter the Thunder Sea.
On the green star, there are six huge openings leading to unknown places.
Time passes.
Swish!
In the six major teams, from time to time, cultivators try to enter the Thunder Sea. However, as soon as they step in, they encounter thunder attacks. At first, it's manageable, as the attacks aren't too strong, but the deeper they go, the stronger the attacks become.
In the end, each cultivator is forced to retreat from the Thunder Sea and return to the peripheral area of the wilderness.
"Senior brother."
"What should we do? The treasure left by the Vajra Thunder Lord has finally appeared once, but we simply can't get it." In one team, a terrestrial immortal couldn't help but speak: "We are already the strongest group of terrestrial immortals and capable celestials in the sect."
"Don't worry." The leading white-robed celestial said softly: "The treasure of the Lord of Ten Thousand Thunder, how can it be so easily obtained."
"We can't do it."
"Can the other five major immortal sects?"
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ps: Six thousand words, today's double update.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 417: Controlling the Four Directions with a Snap
"Other immortal sects?" The members of this immortal sect team glanced at the four other teams on the outskirts of the wilderness.
From time to time, cultivators entered the Thunder Sea to attempt, only to retreat shortly after.
Even occasionally, there were injuries among the terrestrial immortals, but fortunately, they were prepared.
So far, no one has truly perished.
"This time, the Vajra Thunder Lord's treasure suddenly appeared mysteriously. All six major immortal sects gathered, and nearly a thousand terrestrial immortals who comprehend the laws of thunder and earth have all come," the white-robed celestial whispered. "Through the test of the Thunder World, the arriving celestials and gods also include over sixty."
"Most of them have tried."
"All have failed. So far, only the 'Zhu Guan Earth Immortal' from the Longxing Immortal Sect managed to reach about a thousand miles from the star, but couldn't get in," the white-robed celestial said. "Don't worry, wait for an opportunity."
"With each attempt, the difficulty of entering decreases."
"In history, the Vajra Thunder Lord's treasure has appeared several times. My Huofeng Immortal Sect has seized it once, but it wasn't purely based on strength," the white-robed celestial said.
Everyone nodded silently, waiting.
"Mou Hao, the real threat is still Nie Qing from the Longxing Immortal Sect," another burly god in black armor transmitted his voice. "Among dozens of celestials and gods present, he's the only Hexapath Celestial."
"If it comes to a fight, he alone can take on ten of us," the black-armored god transmitted.
"Understood," Mou Hao, the celestial, nodded.
The six major immortal sects of the White Sea Immortal Continent control the Thunder World and can dispatch as many terrestrial gods as they wish.
But celestials?
The Thunder World operates under invisible rules, and celestials and gods can only enter by passing corresponding tests, regardless of their strength.
In fact, not only the Huofeng Immortal Sect, but other sects like the Youyu Immortal Sect are also wary of the Longxing Immortal Sect.
"Elder Nie Qing, other immortal sects seem to be subtly repelling us."
"It seems so."
"Are they planning to unite against us?" In the Longxing Immortal Sect team, there are nearly two hundred terrestrial gods and celestials.
They're not fools; they've noticed this.
"Why panic?" Nie Qing, the white-robed elder, said calmly. "In terms of strength, I am the strongest; in terms of potential, Zhu Guan Earth Immortal is the closest to that star. Other sects are naturally wary, fearing that the treasure will fall into our hands."
Everyone from the Longxing Immortal Sect nodded, feeling encouraged. From the surface, their chances are huge.
"Zhu Guan, your talent in thunder law is extremely high. Deliberate carefully, comprehend the rules, and strive for success," Nie Qing instructed.
"Yes, Elder." The chubby middle-aged man nodded solemnly, his eyes determined, silently cultivating.
He was originally just an ordinary terrestrial immortal in the Longxing Immortal Sect. Although he had some talent, it wasn't easy to break through to the celestial rank in the future.
But this time, the Vajra Thunder Lord's treasure has made him shine the brightest.
"This is my great opportunity," Zhu Guan, the Earth Immortal, secretly determined. When opportunity knocks, he must seize it.
Perhaps this is the only great opportunity in his life.
Time passes.
Suddenly, on the outskirts of the wilderness, there are more than ten extremely spacious canyon passages. Among them, one passage suddenly emanates astonishing fluctuations of heaven and earth.
The commotion is enormous.
Immediately, many cultivators from the six major immortal sects couldn't help but turn their heads to look at that canyon passage.
Especially the Longxing Immortal Sect, which is closest to the passage, over a dozen celestials showed vigilance.
"Other immortal sects, are there strong ones coming?" Nie Qing frowned slightly, scanning with his voice transmission. "Which sect are the newcomers from?"
"Not from our sect. The sect master didn't mention it to me," the first response came from the Huofeng Immortal Sect.
"Don't know."
"Not from our sect." The other four immortal sects also denied; they hadn't received any messages.
Just as they were communicating—
Boom!
A black-robed figure streaked across a stream of light, instantly landing on the wilderness, standing between the Longxing Immortal Sect and Huofeng Immortal Sect.
He, carrying a war knife, clad in black armor, with a handsome face and extraordinary aura, wore a faint smile on his face.
"Terrestrial God?"
"Came alone?"
"I haven't seen him before, have any of you?"
"No."
"Could it be that someone leaked the news, and strong individuals from other immortal continents or even immortal countries are coming? But our six major immortal sects' celestials are still guarding outside the Thunder World." The strong individuals from the various sects became increasingly vigilant.
Where did this unfamiliar terrestrial god come from?
Only a few celestials from the Longxing Immortal Sect flashed a hint of surprise in their eyes and exchanged looks with disbelief.
"Dark Blade?"
"Is it him?"
"The attire looks the same. It's been hundreds of years. He's become a terrestrial god? Is it really him?" These celestials communicated with each other.
In the depths of Nie Qing's eyes, there was a hint of resentment and some doubts, but he didn't act rashly.
Over six hundred years ago.
Autumn Lake Hall's official disciple, Dark Blade, killed Nie Le, Mu Xin, and Qi He's terrestrial god avatars, causing quite a stir in the Longxing Immortal Sect. Many elders in the sect were aware of it.
Nie Le was Nie Qing's biological son.
Later, the Longxing Immortal Sect tried to search for Dark Blade in the Thunder World but found nothing.
Hundreds of years have passed, and this matter has long been settled.
No one expected that today, that mysterious disciple of Autumn Lake Hall, Dark Blade, would suddenly reappear and even become a terrestrial god.
Is it really Dark Blade, or is this terrestrial god deliberately disguising himself?
After all, none of the cultivators present today have truly seen Dark Blade and are not familiar with his spiritual aura.
If it is really Dark Blade, does that mean that for hundreds of years, he has never left the Thunder World?
Silence prevailed, and no one dared to act rashly.
"Star? Is this the Vajra Thunder Lord's treasure?" Wu Yuan stood on the ground, his gaze falling on the distant floating void, where a ten-thousand-mile-wide blue star was suspended.
According to the information he had learned before, there seemed to be no blue stars in the core of the Thunder World.
The surface of the star has six large openings, vaguely leading to an unfathomable place.
"Thunder light?"
"Are these thunder lights blocking these cultivators?" Wu Yuan pondered.
With his control over the true meaning of space, his perception was so acute that he quickly made a judgment.
"Who are you? Which side of the six major immortal sects do you belong to?" A black-robed celestial from the Youyu Immortal Sect couldn't help but speak.
"I don't belong to any immortal sect." Wu Yuan turned his gaze and said lightly, "I ask you, do you have any information about this star? Is it left by the Vajra Thunder Lord?"
If there is detailed information,
The six major immortal sects will surely be the clearest.
The black-robed celestial's face changed, showing a hint of anger. He considered himself a celestial and was giving face to Wu Yuan as a terrestrial god.
However, there was no trace of respect for him in Wu Yuan's words.
"Kid, you, a terrestrial god, are too arrogant. Since you don't belong to any of our six major immortal sects, then leave quickly and get out of the Thunder World," another purple-robed celestial from the Youyu Immortal Sect said coldly. "Otherwise, today, let your avatar perish."
His words sounded reasonable to the strong individuals from various teams.
Perish?
Wu Yuan smiled and shook his head.
The next moment.
Boom!
Wu Yuan's figure suddenly shot forward, as if a streak of light cut through the sky. In the next instant, Wu Yuan had rushed tens of thousands of miles, booming to the front of the Youyu Immortal Sect's team.
Too fast!
Tens of thousands of miles, with Wu Yuan's terrifying burst speed, the group of terrestrial gods and celestials from the Youyu Immortal Sect hadn't even reacted much, their pupils shrinking slightly, showing a look of horror.
But the six celestials and one celestial god from the Youyu Immortal Sect reacted.
"Calm down." The silver-armored celestial's voice thundered, and he had sensed that Wu Yuan was not easy to deal with. With such terrifying speed, wouldn't he be weak in other aspects?
He took a step that covered thousands of miles, and his body instantly became towering and thousands of zhang high, his aura surging and erupting.
The source technique was deployed, and he swung his eight arms like eight heavenly pillars simultaneously slamming towards Wu Yuan.
Trying to stop Wu Yuan.
"Three-cycle Celestial?" Wu Yuan's eyes were cold, not even bothering to draw his sword, just raising his palm.
Boom!
Wu Yuan's life aura suddenly skyrocketed, reaching the level of a one-cycle celestial.
Then, he pointed out!
A single finger, instantly towering to thousands of zhang, majestic and mighty, tearing through the void!
It's worth noting that Wu Yuan's foundation is extreme, destined to have a very large divine body in the future, and the true meaning of creation is best at cultivating the physical body. It can be said that in terms of pure power, he is extremely terrifying.
Dealing with a three-cycle celestial is nothing.
Wu Yuan didn't want to reveal too much power, just stirring up a bit of the mysteries of creation, not fully erupting.
He pointed towards the silver-armored celestial.
But!
When he pointed out, many celestials and celestial gods from the six major immortal sects suddenly changed their faces.
Their vision wasn't low, even if they couldn't see through, they could still sense the profundity of this finger.
"This finger technique?" Nie Qing, the strongest celestial, almost at the celestial level, was also the most shocked.
He only felt that this finger was like a war knife tearing through heaven and earth.
It's like a divine spear piercing through heaven and earth.
Unmatched.
... "Such a strong aura, but he's just a terrestrial god..." This silver-armored celestial had just flashed this thought in his mind.
His palm collided with Wu Yuan's fingertip.
His face immediately changed, revealing a hint of horror, repeatedly transmitting sound: "My lord, calm down! My lord, calm down!"
He was about to step back.
Boom!
This finger pierced the sky like a long spear, instantly piercing through the joint defense of the eight arms of this silver-armored celestial, and his eight arms exploded.
"Puff!" This finger's speed didn't decrease at all.
It struck the chest of the silver-armored celestial again, and he had no resistance at all. His body instantly exploded, his remains impacting in all directions.
It's not that he couldn't bear it at all.
But actively exploding to slow down the terrifying impact of this finger, just as they exchanged blows, his body almost collapsed.
"At least a six-cycle celestial, or even approaching celestial strength."
The silver-armored celestial was terrified: "Where did this monster come from? Or is he not a terrestrial god at all?"
His body quickly began to recombine in the distance.
At the same time.
He had already communicated with the celestial gods of the sect through the divine virtual realm: "Ancestor! Ancestor! It's not good, it seems that a six-cycle celestial has appeared in the Thunder World, his strength is terrifying, he defeated me with just one move."
... One finger defeated the silver-armored celestial.
Silence!