Right now, he was sure that she would be his dao companion.

Wu Yu felt that he had two great pursuits in this life right now.
These were his guiding lights. Even if he was down and beaten,
he would still have to crawl towards them.
First, immortalhood. No one who embarked on this journey
wished for their body to wither and their dao to fade. They all
wanted to live forever.
Second, Luo Pin. That he could meet someone he was this crazy
about, and did not let him down, was a rare find indeed.
Therefore, he would be even more resolved and bold. Although
he looked calm on the surface, his will had reached a new
hotness of intensity.
He stood rooted to the spot, watching Luo Pin leave for a long
time, until her figure vanished completely.
Wu Yu took out a core-tail talisman. With a rarely-seen sappy
smile on his face, he wrote, “Inform me as soon as you reach
the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.”
And then he sent it out. At this distance, Luo Pin would receive
it very quickly.
"I will."
Luo Pin’s brief reply was more than enough.
"Aiyee, makes one’s scalp itch. Why are you guys overdoing
this? Listen to me. Just go find her, have a bout of moaning and
groaning, and love each other to an inch of your death. Put one
in her belly, and it’s all done. Why must you wait until you’re
together in heaven?" Ming Long was a vulgar and simple
person.
"Must you always be so open? Let me ask you. Did you have a
dao companion, a man, in your last life?" Wu Yu asked.
"Hmph! Ah! Why are you so shameless? Is that a question that
you should be asking girls?! I... I just did not have time!
Otherwise, the number of guys kneeling under my garnet skirts
would line the path to heaven!" Ming Long replied, flustered.
"I see. So you were a lonely single from start to finish. And
you’re acting experienced in front of me. It’s all
theorycrafting." Wu Yu scoffed.
"I’m theorycrafting? Do you believe that when I get my maiden
body back, this girl will ride you for three days and three
nights? I’ll see how you tell the little female dragon then. You
dare to humiliate me? I will not rest until I tear you two apart."
Ming Long was fired up now.
"More bragging. If you dare to do that, I’ll call you ‘big sister.’"
Wu Yu snorted.
"Damn you. I could be your granny. Who wants to be your
sister? Dream on!"
Squabbling like that, Wu Yu returned to the royal city.
Di Shatian had sent the Phoenix Supreme off and was now
waiting for Wu Yu here. The generals and officials had finished
their respective tasks and returned to their original positions.
After sending off the Ambassadors of 10,000 Kingdoms, the
10,000 Kingdoms Pilgrimage and coronation ceremony were
considered over.
All was back to peace and quiet.
Di Shatian had been waiting for Wu Yu here because he still
had something for Wu Yu.
Wu Yu was Emperor Yu now. This meant that he could not
continue to live at Prince Le’s Residence. In this splendid royal
city, there was naturally a place for him to live in.
Within the royal city, there were three palaces that were the
biggest, most luxurious, and grandest.
Patron Saints’ Hall was one of them and Qian Kun Palace was
another. One was the resting grounds of the ancestors. One was
the building of state for the emperor, and the core of Yan Huang
Ancient Country.
The third was not bad either. It was the resting chambers of the
emperor. Of course, it was also where the concubines stayed.
10,000 Immortals Palace was much larger than Qian Kun
Palace. It was a circular configuration. In the most central
palace, the emperor cultivated and lived. In the surrounding
area, there were 30,000 beautiful palaces for the concubines,
which surrounded the emperor’s own palace like stars around
the moon.
Di Shatian was currently bringing Wu Yu to 10,000 Immortals
Palace. Usually, outsiders could not enter, including Di Shatian
himself. After all, this was the private place of the emperor and
the concubines.
Put bluntly, Qian Kun Palace was the front face, while 10,000
Immortals Palace was the inside. Dong Yue Wu was the same
as well.
Walking into 10,000 Immortals Palace, it was a completely
different world, full of fragrant flowers that were immortal
essence-tier. The heady scent was titillating, and the sea of
flowers stretched to the horizon. It was said that the Oriental
Flower Immortal Realm’s Oriental Flower Fairy had personally
grown them.
Amidst the sea of flowers were 30,000 beautiful palaces. The
one in the center looked extremely impressive.
And within these 30,000 palaces lived divine beauties that
awaited the emperor’s affection, day after day, year after year.
However, today Wu Yu realized that the entire 10,000
Immortals Palace was empty. Not a single person was here.
Di Shatian said from beside him, "Actually, the Ancient
Emperor’s concubines were still here until last night. After the
Ancient Emperor decided the day of Emperor Yu’s coronation,
the lesser officials had the previous concubines move away and
restored this place to as it once was. From now on, it will be
Emperor Yu’s concubines who live here. Emperor Yu need not
worry. This has been the rule for a long time, and the previous
concubines have lived here for very long as well. With a new
emperor, it is indeed time for them to leave. Of course, the royal
city is huge, and there are many decent places to house them in.
After all, they were the Ancient Emperor’s concubines."
Made vacant, all in one night.
Wu Yu nodded. The Imperial City was huge. 10,000 Immortals
Palace was relatively nicer, but with a new emperor, any
country would decree that the previous concubines move out.
This would give Wu Yu a clean slate - it would be otherwise
indecent for Wu Yu to be with the previous concubines.
Walking into 10,000 Immortals Palace on the way to the main
palace, Di Shatian was in great spirits. He smiled. "In good
time, you can begin choosing your concubines. According to
the past precedents, this humble official will do the work,
choosing the prettiest, most talented women in Yan Huang.
This humble official has already noted at least 10,000 beauties
of the finest quality. Their strength is high as well. Of course,
these include a few from the immortal kingdoms like the
Oriental Flower Immortal Realm, who would love to receive
Emperor Yu’s affection. Besides that, if Emperor Yu takes a
liking to anyone, it can be arranged, whether they are martial
cultivator, ghostly cultivator, or demon. The ancestors have not
decreed that demons cannot enter 10,000 Immortals Palace....
Of course, Emperor Yu has the final say."
Saying thus, Di Shatian smiled. "Don’t worry about it, Emperor
Yu. The ones we choose are definitely the finest and most
beautiful in Yan Huang. Emperor Yu is young and virile. If you
don’t mind the bustle, we can fill the entire 10,000 Immortals
Palace with 30,000 beauties. I believe that all those who have
relations with Yan Huang, such as the Immortal Kingdom in
the Clouds, the Green Wind Immortal Kingdom, the Black
Starry Skies Kingdom, etc., will all have many beauties willing
to come to 10,000 Immortals Palace. Emperor Yu can rest
assured that each will be the full package."
It was a lot for Wu Yu to take in.
Ming Long hollered, "Damn me, you’re a lucky bastard! 30,000
beauties, you can’t finish loving them. I think you better forget
about resting. Go from morning to night. The thing is, can you
keep it up?"

The thought of his women being everywhere made Wu Yu’s

skin crawl. That was not fortune. That was a nightmare....
And to think that he did not even need to choose the concubines
of Yan Huang. He had thought that the Ancient Emperor had
chosen all of his concubines himself. So they were all pre-
delivered.
And Di Shatian seemed to be even more anxious than him - he
had already begun the selection process.
He did not doubt that Di Shatian would pick the most divine of
beauties, but Wu Yu had better not dip his stick into this pot.
Therefore, he hurriedly said, "As for this, I...."
Before he finished, Di Shatian understood and smiled. "I
understand. After all, Emperor Yu wishes to tie with the Lord
of the Four Seas. Of course, one must wait for the queen to be
established before choosing the harem. This harem needs a
leader as well. The Ancient Emperor did not have a queen, so
there were many quarrels in the harem."
It seemed like Di Shatian was ignorant of Immortal Su Sang.
But the Ancient Emperor not choosing a queen seemed to attest
to the existence of Immortal Su Sang.
Di Shatian still intended to choose a harem for Wu Yu, but he
would leave it to after Wu Yu and Luo Pin had become dao
companions.
By his logic, this was actually a rule that the Yan Huang
Ancient Country had followed since ancient times in order to
produce many princes and princesses for the Yan Huang
Ancient Country and branch out widely. These would form a
strong core of power. That was why, from ancient times, the
Yan Huang emperor had tens of thousands of concubines, and
a whole plethora of children, numbering in the thousands. It
was much more than the princes and princesses of other
immortal kingdoms. This was also why the Yan Huang Ancient
Country’s princes and princesses could compare to those from
other countries.
In other words, this was a decree by the ancestors.
Wu Yu was a little troubled by this, but it was not an urgent
problem, because it would not be so easy for him to get together
with Luo Pin and his goal was to become immortal. As long as
Di Shatian was not pressing him on this, there was nothing
much to worry about.
Very quickly, they walked into the main palace of 10,000
Immortals Palace.
In the main hall, it was naturally richly adorned and spacious.
The main bed alone could fit hundreds of people, and there
were also swimming pools, flower gardens, and other luxuries.
"The Ancient Emperor has not lived here for hundreds of
years." Di Shatian sighed.
From now on, it would be Wu Yu’s territory.
"Alright, having brought Emperor Yu here, this humble official
will not impose any longer. If you have any orders, just send
me a Message Talisman. This humble official will take care of
any trifle in the Ancient Country, and Emperor Yu’s cultivation
will not be bothered."
"Good. Dismissed." 10,000 Immortals Palace was quiet and
empty, and Wu Yu liked the peace.
"Oh yes. Emperor Yu, remember to quickly blood bond with
the four seraphic dao treasures, especially the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia. After you do so, you can control the entire
nation’s kingdom border spirit design, and also access the
national treasury. All the treasures inside are yours, and the
main entrance to the national treasury is under your bed. With
the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, you can access all the storage
inside."
Wu Yu remembered this from before, and had also heard
rumors about it as well. Di Shatian’s previous Message
Talisman had also made things clear.
"The Yan Huang Dragon Insignia can also activate the spirit
design around 10,000 Immortals Palace. Once activated, only
you can enter or exit. At that time, no one will bother Emperor
Yu in his noble task of imparting his legacy." Di Shatian
chuckled.
Imparting one’s legacy, referring to giving birth to children....
After Di Shatian left, Wu Yu remained deep in thought for a
long while, in this spacious and quiet palace.
After Di Shatian left, 10,000 Immortals Palace returned to its
peaceful quiet.
Wu Yu checked in with Luo Pin and learned that she had
already left the borders of Yan Huang and was on her way back
to the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
The road was long, so it would take some time.
The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas was in a secret place, and
no one knew how to get there.
The Nanyin Demon Continent was closer, and Nangong Wei
had already gone home.
The Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi were in Ancient
Demon Realm.
Only Ming Long was with him here. Fortunately, she was a
chatterbox and kept things lively.
This cavernous main palace was extremely huge, with
hundreds of different halls, each one massive. There were also
cultivation spots.
Even in the darkest of nights, the light from the spirit designs
kept this place as bright as midday.
"To control a country, to rule a world."
An inexplicable feeling.
The grandeur of 10,000 Immortals Palace reflected the
flourishing generation that Yan Huang was in.
If he were truly the Ancient Emperor’s son, then this would be
a great boon for Wu Yu, besides the slight snag with Ye Xixi.
With such influence, he could rule the world without using his
strength.
The Ancient Emperor had said to let the answer come to Wu
Yu in time.
Luo Pin had not yet returned to the Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas, and so he could not go to the Ancient Demon Realm yet.
Therefore, he decided to settle down and blood bond with the
four treasures.
In this huge and empty 10,000 Immortals Palace, he sat in the
lotus position deep in the main hall.
No one could disturb him. Because without his permission, no
one could enter 10,000 Immortals Palace.
Of course, the spirit design was already activated, so they could
not enter if they wanted to. After all, this was the living quarters
of the Yan Huang emperor and his wives. It was forbidden for
all others.
"After mastering the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, I will not
only have control of the kingdom border spirit design, but also
enter the treasury. Of course, this entire palace and the royal
city’s spirit designs are also controlled by the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia. Therefore, the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia is
the key to Yan Huang. 990,000 spirit designs is indeed
something special. If I can master the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia, everything else will be easy."
He placed the four seraphic dao treasures before him.
The Stellar Universe Dragon Boots, the Saintly Dragon Golden
Robe, the Five-Colored Dragon Crown, and the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia.
Before, Wu Yu had only worn them, but could not call upon
them. Now he took them off, and he would see how long it
would take to successfully blood bond with them.
After he successfully blood bonded, it would take time to
practice and become familiar with them.
Although this was the royal palace, there was no one around for
hundreds of li.
Outside, there were still 30,000 concubine palaces.
Wu Yu knew why one needed so many concubines. Otherwise,
it would just be too lonely to stay here alone.
But to him, cultivation meant resisting loneliness. Such
loneliness was nothing to him.
He picked up the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia. He naturally
knew that the mystical dragon tribe did not like this seraphic
dao treasure because it infringed the rest of their ancestors. But
the Yan Huang ancestors had put the kingdom border spirit
design and other control mechanisms in this, so for now, Wu
Yu had no choice. He could only see if he could change things
in the future.
"Transcendental Infernal Dragon, Craggy Yellow Dragon."
On the upper half of the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, two
entwining dragons could be seen. One was fiery red, the other
a golden yellow.
The bottom of the Dragon Insignia was red, and carved with
the two ancient words "Yan Huang." Stamped anywhere, the
words it applied to would be like holy law.
For example, if Wu Yu wished to kill Prince Yu, he would
simply need to write it on a Message Talisman and stamp his
seal. Someone would see to it.
Therefore, blood bonding with the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia
was key.
"A seraphic dao treasure with 990,000 spirit designs. I haven’t
even seen one before. Even though its main purpose is to
control Yan Huang, the Offensive Spirit Designs within must
be fairly incredible. It will even boost your fighting power up
another big notch."
"However, your fighting power is completely useless in Yan
Huang. In this world, no one will dare to touch a hair on your
head anymore...."
Ming Long was more and more speechless as she came to the
realization.
Wu Yu did not know whether to laugh or cry. In the Ancient
Soul Tower, there were many people who could have cleaned
him off. Now, outside, everything was different. The threats of
the entire world had been nullified.
All the experts of Yan Huang, even the 10th tier Dao Querying
cultivators, were very respectful towards him.
"Luckily, there’s still the Ancient Demon Realm. Otherwise, it
would really be meaningless." Wu Yu agreed with a laugh.
He began to blood bond with the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia.
Both of his hands held the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia.
And then his Primordial Spirit entered the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia’s world.
The world was unbelievably vast.
It was divided into two parts. In this world, the sky above was
an endless sea of fire.
And below, it was a barren land stretching to the horizons!
The sea of fire roared above, constantly flicking out with
tongues of flame that reached hundreds of li, curling against the
ground.
The ground was not still either. The land and its features were
shuddering intensely, constantly cracking, reforming, and
subducting. Wu Yu had only experienced short earthquakes
before. This constant shifting was hard to deal with. Mountains
could become an abyss in a trice, while abysses could suddenly
churn out debris and form mountains. Two clashing pieces of
land could shake the sky itself with their impact, sending
boulders hurtling towards the sea of fire above.
Whether the sea of fire above or the barren land below, it was
chaotic disorder, as though trouble was brewing everywhere.
"Come out!"
Wu Yu had already seen them. There was a long, massive
creature swimming in the sea of fire. Its head could
occasionally be glimpsed, alongside a flick of its tail.
And although he could not see what lurked beneath the barren
land, with such huge quakes, there had to be some gigantic
monster burrowing below, exhorting the land to such titanic
changes.
The Transcendental Infernal Dragon and the Craggy Yellow
Dragon. The immortal treasure spirits of the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia. Actually, although they were mystical
dragons, they had already been branded with Yan Huang’s
mark.
"You are the new emperor of the Ancient Country?" From
within the sea of fire, a thunderous dragon roar rang out. The
mystical dragon looked imperiously down at Wu Yu.
"I am." Wu Yu cocked his head. "Will the two ancestors be
willing to support this junior?"
From the ground, an even deeper voice thundered out.

"A polite one indeed. But whether you can control us will
depend on your strength. Of course, you are the Ancient
Emperor’s choice. Can’t be too bad."
They could actually communicate with awareness. This was a
good thing. It also meant that they had been converted by Yan
Huang long ago, and were as good as Yan Huang members
now.
After they finished speaking, both mystical dragons appeared.
The one from the sea of fire descended, a garnet dragon with
blazing scales.
With a tremendous quake, the ground split to reveal a yawning
abyss. From its depths, a golden-yellow dragon head emerged,
its body hard as steel. The dragon horns pointed forward and
looked like lightning bolts.
In order to control them, one had to have sufficient strength and
a high enough cultivation level.
Wu Yu’s current Primordial Spirit had basically reached the
eighth tier of the Dao Querying Realm. Therefore, when blood
bonding with dao treasures, they would naturally think that he
was an eighth tier Dao Querying cultivator. Given his age,
being at such a level was very impressive to the immortal
treasure spirits.
"Your position at the point of ascension is even more
outstanding than the last few generations."
Therefore, these two mystical dragons had a good impression
of him.
"Besides, he has a familiar aura about him. You must be on
good terms with our mystical dragon tribe."
To think that they would know this much.
Wu Yu nodded. As for the details, he would withhold that. If
they knew that he was chasing their once-in-a-blue-moon
Primordial Immortal Dragon, they would probably lose their
minds. If they still felt affinity for the mystical dragon tribe....
"Very good."
Next, an epic fight broke out. It was a clash of Primordial Spirit
energy. But in this illusory dao treasure world, it was reality.
Wu Yu’s weapon was Visualizing the Inner Ape.
After so many years, it was still a time-tested tool.
Besides, Wu Yu’s most recent transformation art, the Spirit
Chaser Art, had brought about a Primordial Spirit and mental
change. It was fairly useful, and in this spiritual world, Wu Yu
could still employ it.
As for an attack like the Spirit Chaser Art, it was fairly deadly
against spiritual lifeforms like the immortal treasure spirits.
Wu Yu pushed back against them for a while, and realized how
terrifying these two immortal treasure spirits were. It was
exhausting to fight against them, and he tried the Spirit Chaser
Art.
The results were astounding.
The first Spirit Chaser Art hit both mystical dragons and sent
them reeling. One hurried back to the sea of fire, the other
burrowing back deep underground. Both scurried for
protection.
"Alright, you did it!"
"What on earth is that spirit design?! Why is it so powerful!?"
"This new emperor is no easy one. Seems like the Ancient
Emperor had quite a son."
Success.
More smooth than expected.
Wu Yu had successfully entered the world of 990,000 spirit
designs, where he could leave his own blood bond mark on this
dao treasure and thoroughly master this seraphic dao treasure
Yan Huang Dragon Insignia.
Instantly, the teeming swarm of 990,000 spirit designs
appeared in Wu Yu’s mind in all their intricate splendor.
"The Spirit Chaser Art and the Spirit Penetration Art are
awesome. The Spirit Chaser Art allows me to destroy these
immortal treasure spirits, while the Spirit Penetration Art
allows me to quickly unravel these spirit designs," Wu Yu said
gleefully. This had been a breeze.
"But there has been no change regarding the Floating Dreams
Pagoda and the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm
treasures."
He wondered when he would be able to fully master those two.
Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, completed. Wu Yu prepared to
get a rough understanding of it.
Using the Spirit Penetration Art, he had a quick and rough look
through the 990,000 spirit designs.
First, he saw the spirit designs controlling 10,000 Immortals
Palace. Around 10,000 Immortals Palace, there were 100 elite
Heaven and Earth Spirit Designs. The control over these
designs were all within the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia. Once
Wu Yu familiarized himself with these spirit designs, he would
also gain the control of the 100 spirit designs. Within 10,000
Immortals Palace, he would be invincible.
Those Heaven and Earth Spirit Designs included the Crimson
Sea World Furnace Design, the 30,000 Blazing Sword Qi
Design, the Eight-Dimensional God Purging Design, and
others.
There were a lot of other minor designs, including the spirit
designs over all structures of 10,000 Immortals Palace that
allowed him to adjust the lighting and temperature. In fact,
there were also spirit designs over the concubine residences,
allowing Wu Yu to bring whoever he wished to himself to sleep
with him.
All of these were just a portion of the total.
The second portion was the spirit designs for the royal city and
the Immortal’s Capital. However, Wu Yu believed there were
other objects that could control the spirit designs in the royal
city and the Immortal’s Capital, and the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia was just one of them. Wu Yu couldn’t be expected to
be involved in everything. For example, Di Shatian could still
enter the treasury, it was just that he couldn’t access as wide an
area as Wu Yu could.
The third portion would be the spirit designs in the treasury.
Where Wu Yu was standing now was the entrance to the
treasury. With the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, he could reach
all the areas in the treasury. The spirit designs in the treasury
were the most numerous, and the treasury was also within the
protection area of 10,000 Immortals Palace.
These ancient spirit designs were all laid by the immortals of
Yan Huang. Even if other immortals were to descend to this
place, they might not be able to get anything out of the treasury.
Lastly, the fourth and most important portion would be the
kingdom border spirit designs. They were a lot more
complicated as they were simply too huge. Most of the spirit
designs were part of the kingdom border spirit designs, and it
would take Wu Yu a period of time to fully comprehend them.
However, once he succeeded, Wu Yu would be able to control
the opening of the kingdom border spirit designs. At that point,
he could also understand the essence of the spirit designs. After
all, the kingdom border spirit designs of Yan Huang were
probably the most elite in the world.
"It seems like the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia is truly the core
of the Yan Huang Ancient Country. Only by obtaining this
could one control the changes to the entire kingdom. Or at the
very least, the treasury and the kingdom border spirit designs
are in my control."
All the cultivation resources of the Yan Huang royal family
were kept within the treasury. In fact, almost all the wealth in
the Ancient Country would be Wu Yu’s in the future.
Wu Yu was intending to enter the treasury after mastering the
Yan Huang Dragon Insignia. After which, he could search for
any treasures suitable for himself and also for the Full Moon of
Nanshan and Ye Xixi.
The truth was, this seraphic dao treasure that had 990,000 spirit
designs wasn’t as simple as imagined. Other than controlling
the spirit designs, there was also one major spirit design that
could gather the powers of the other 990,000 spirit designs.
This was also the sole Offensive Spirit Design of the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia.
With the power of 990,000 spirit designs and the ability to
trigger the kingdom border spirit designs to strengthen him, Wu
Yu had the guts to say that once he mastered them, he could
even kill a 10th tier Dao Querying expert within the Yan Huang
borders.
That spirit design was known as the Archaic Twin Dragon
Immortal Vaporizing Design. Once triggered, it could even
vaporize an immortal.
Even if used beyond the Yan Huang borders, the
destructiveness would likely be extraordinary.
Wu Yu had to admit that the uses of this seraphic dao treasure
had exceeded his imagination.
Casting the Spirit Chaser Art in the spiritual world was still
highly mentally exhaustive to Wu Yu. Therefore, he had to rest
for half a day before trying to form blood bonds with the other
seraphic dao treasures.
During this period, he started deciphering the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia. At the very least, he wanted to master the
spirit designs of 10,000 Immortals Palace. Once he did so, this
would be his territory and no one would be able to enter.
After recovering slightly, he started to form a blood bond with
the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots. Based on his observation,
the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots would enhance his speed
even further. At the same time, his attacks and defense would
become stronger. The immortal treasure spirit was most likely
a mystical dragon or a titanic beast that used to roam the
universe.
When Wu Yu entered the interior world of the dao treasure, he
found himself in the cosmos. Blinding stars were all around
him, with a large number of asteroids revolving around the
stars. The moment Wu Yu appeared, countless asteroids
smashed towards him at breakneck speed!
Those blinding stars fused together swiftly, forming a titanic
mystical dragon. It didn’t have horns, scales, or claws.
However, it resembled a mystical dragon closely. Wu Yu
wasn’t surprised that the seraphic dao treasure was known as
the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots and was part of the same set
as the Five-Colored Dragon Crown and the others.
Wu Yu was too lazy to entangle with it for long and went with
a wave of the Spirit Chaser Art. This made the titanic universe
beast surrender and submit to Wu Yu fully. Moreover, it knew
Wu Yu had successfully formed a blood bond with the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia and therefore wasn’t as confident to
begin with.
Wu Yu made some changes to the Stellar Universe Dragon
Boots so they could appear as ordinary boots. Their initial
appearance of glittering stars flowing was a little too
distracting.
Although their looks had changed, their power had not. This
was a seraphic dao treasure that had 930,000 spirit designs!
This far exceeded the Imperial Descent and the Imperial
Insignia.
After getting a rough understanding, the spirit designs on it
were mainly to enhance speed and defense. However, there was
also an Offensive Spirit Design known as the 3,000 Star Clouds
Decimation Design. After understanding it, Wu Yu found it to
be incredibly powerful. At the very least, it was even more
potent than Heaven’s Imperial Descent: Immortal Burning
Design. Although the power of the battle boots shouldn’t match
a battle axe, Wu Yu had to admit that the Stellar Universe
Dragon Boots that were bestowed to the Yan Huang emperor
were indeed more frightening than the Imperial Descent.
After almost half a day and recovering a little more mentally,
he started forming a blood bond with the Saintly Dragon
Golden Robe.
When worn, the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe added
dominance and majesty to Wu Yu’s demeanor. Its immortal
treasure spirits were 99 saintly dragons. The spiritual world was
filled with blinding, gold light. Wu Yu saw the appearance of
the saintly dragons. They were similar to mystical dragons too
but had fiercer looks, larger bodies, and giant, bat-like meat
wings. Their claws and teeth were razor-sharp and looked to be
even stronger than mystical dragons in close combat.
More importantly, there were 99 of them.

If he had to force so many immortal treasure spirits to

submission under ordinary circumstances, it would be rather
tough. However, Wu Yu had never failed with the Spirit Chaser
Art. Once he cast it, the 99 saintly dragons, who knew Wu Yu
had taken control of the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots and the
Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, surrendered. Wu Yu had now
succeeded in forming a blood bond with the Saintly Dragon
Golden Robe.
The spirit designs on the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe were all
related to defense. Wu Yu had his Invincible Vajra Body to
begin with. Together with the 99 Supreme Saintly Dragons
Design, his indestructibility had risen to a whole new level.
After all, this was a seraphic dao treasure with all 950,000 spirit
designs focused on defense. Compared to the Stellar Universe
Dragon Boots, its extremity was why its powers were
terrorizing.
The final piece was the Five-Colored Dragon Crown. This was
a little unique, with the immortal treasure spirits being the Five
Affinities Earthly Dragons. They were also descendants of
species of mystical dragons. Compared to the saintly dragons
and others, they were closer to real mystical dragons. Their real
forms were mystical dragons, but they were just classified
among the ranks of demons, similar to the Blood Dragon of
Mount Wu. Obviously, it was still a little weaker than real
mystical dragons.
Nonetheless, the key was that the Five Affinities Earthly
Dragons each had an elemental affinity to metal, wood, water,
fire, and earth respectively. The combined effects would be
even stronger than an individual mystical dragon as the
immortal treasure spirit. When Wu Yu entered the world, he
saw five huge regions of gold, forest, sea, flames, and earth
below him. Each region had an angry dragon tumbling. When
they fused together, they launched torrential attacks on Wu Yu.
In the end, Wu Yu finished them off quickly with the Spirit
Chaser Art. Otherwise, it would’ve likely been a protracted and
intense battle as they were more into battle.
Defense was just part of the effects of the Five-Colored Dragon
Crown. However, it wasn’t that important. Offense was the key,
and it carried terrifying intimidation effects. It was similar to
the Spirit Chaser Art and could actually enhance the effects of
it. The most destructive spirit design was known as the Five
Affinities Earthly Dragons Sky Smashing Design, capable of
killing others silently.
To put it simply, the combination of the four seraphic dao
treasures had enhanced Wu Yu’s speed, defense, and offense
on top of giving him control of Yan Huang.
This allowed him to ascend from being a martial cultivator to
an emperor that held great authority and strength.
He was too swift in forming blood bonds with these seraphic
dao treasures. Initially, Di Shatian thought Wu Yu would need
several months or even a year or more to do this. What he didn’t
know was that Wu Yu had successfully done so within two
days.
Nonetheless, it would still take a long time for him to fully
grasp the spirit designs on all four seraphic dao treasures. He
would have to use the Floating Dreams Pagoda to save time.
The Floating Dreams Pagoda allowed Wu Yu to have five times
the amount of time. He sealed 10,000 Immortals Palace with
spirit designs and entered the Floating Dreams Pagoda. The
first thing he did was try to decipher the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia. For him, control was even more important than
enhancing his speed, defense, or offense.
Moreover, he was eager to take a look in the treasury.
Whether it was the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots, the Saintly
Dragon Golden Robe, or the Five-Colored Dragon Crown, Wu
Yu changed them from having an exaggerated appearance to
something more ordinary. This would allow him to move
around in the Ancient Demon Realm more freely. Wu Yu still
didn’t have the time to find out more about the secrets of the
Ancient Demon Realm.
His main body still had the Spirit Chaser Art and his Somersault
Cloud’s Fulgurating Shadows. This made him frighteningly
powerful. Perhaps there were people who could defeat him, but
there were definitely few who could actually kill him.
He was serious and devoted himself to deciphering the spirit
designs.
At the Ancient Demon Realm, his Heaven Devouring Avatar
was choosing treasures from within the Yan Huang Golden
Bead with the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi. The truth
was, there were lots of powerful treasures from the 10,000
Kingdoms Pilgrimage. Even if Wu Yu didn’t enter the treasury,
he had prepared new seraphic dao treasures for his Heaven
Devouring Avatar. For the current him, the power of the
Imperial Insignia was no longer sufficient!
While Wu Yu’s real body was blood bonding with the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia in 10,000 Immortals Palace, the
Heaven Devouring Avatar was in the Ancient Demon Realm
picking through the Yan Huang Golden Bead’s riches.
"These guys really put in their blood money. There’s
everything here." The 10,000 Kingdoms Pilgrimage treasures
overflowed. No wonder the Yan Huang Ancient Country was
so rich. It was skimmed off the entire world.
They did not even dare to send less, or they would risk a
horrible fate.
This showed that the Ancient Emperor had indeed actively
extended his protection to his people. And was a bit of a tyrant
in the process.
As for what kind of person he was, Wu Yu did not know.
Since he could not know, then he would put this worry aside. It
was more important for him to grow stronger, especially here
in the Ancient Demon Realm, where there were strong enemies
aplenty.
The treasures included dao treasures, immortal essences,
precious treasures, spirit designs, and much more. The most
powerful of them was a sword seraphic dao treasure.
Wu Yu very quickly locked on to this sword.
He could sense that this sword was even more powerful than
the Imperial Insignia. Therefore, even with the Imperial
Insignia, he decided to blood bond with this sword, which was
even stronger.
Its name was Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well.
It had 950,000 spirit designs.
This was about the same as the dao treasures that Wu Yu’s real
body was using.
He remembered that the Ancient Emperor had singled out the
Phoenix Supreme for special praise, and Wu Yu guessed that
the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well with 950,000 spirit designs
had been her gift.
But it was now Wu Yu’s.
Besides the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well, Wu Yu also chose
two seraphic dao treasures, which he prepared to blood bond
with.
These two would not be easy either.
One was called Atlas Pagoda, which had 890,000 spirit designs.
It had sealing abilities and could also create a field. The black
pagoda was different from the Floating Dreams Pagoda. The
Floating Dreams Pagoda was arcane and infinite, while the
Atlas Pagoda was strong and held tremendous power. It had to
be actually blood bonded with for one to know its true strength.
Second was the Jambu Realm Scroll. This was a fairly
interesting seraphic dao treasure. It had 910,000 spirit designs,
very close to the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well. It had a wide
defensive and offensive arsenal, and its lethality was fairly
considerable as well. It was the seraphic dao treasure with the
second most spirit designs amidst these Yan Huang Golden
Bead treasures.
One sword, one pagoda, one scroll. These were the preparations
that Wu Yu had made for his Heaven Devouring Avatar.
Although they could not match the luxury that the real body
had, they were fairly powerful in their own right.
Of course, it did not have the real body’s Spirit Chaser Art, so
it would be quite difficult to blood bond with all of them and
would take some time. But Wu Yu did not quail. He had time.
The Full Moon of Nanshan, Ye Xixi, Wu You, and Feng Xueya
all had a lot of time.
These days, Wu You and Feng Xueya were immersed in the
world of cultivation. They underwent significant
improvements, and Wu Yu had also given them top-quality dao
treasures for them to defend themselves with. With so many
cultivation resources, Wu Yu could make even a person with
no cultivation talent like Wu You reach the Primordial Spirit
Transformation Realm, or perhaps even the Dao Querying
Realm.
Wu You was worried about Dong Yue Wu, while Feng Xueya
was worried about the Heavenly Sword Sect. However, after
they had vanished, Wu Yu had sent people to the Dong Sheng
Divine Continent to protect both the Dong Yue Wu Kingdom
and the Heavenly Sword Sect. After all, Wu Yu was the Yan
Huang emperor, so there was no threat in the Jambu Realm,
besides the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, whose intentions
were unknown.
This way, the two of them could cultivate in peace.
Besides Wu Yu, Ye Xixi had also found a fairly powerful
seraphic dao treasure, allowing her to abandon the Saintly
Sword of Blood Jade and the Saintly Sword of Hundred
Flowers that Wu Yu had gifted her before.
She chose a seraphic dao treasure called Dark Blood Imperial
Sword. It had 880,000 spirit designs. The Dark Blood Imperial
Sword was actually two swords, one black as ink, the other red
as blood. It could also be modified to join at the hilt, creating a
longsword with blades on both ends. It was about as powerful
as the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well.
For her, it might be hard to find a better seraphic dao treasure
than this within the mortal world. 880,000 spirit designs meant
that it was already one of the best seraphic dao treasures
around. At her current level, she would barely be able to use it,
and she would have to take it slow.
Ye Xixi still had another seraphic dao treasure. It was called
Mirror of Nine Hells. It had 850,000 spirit designs, and she
would have to experiment with it to find out exactly what kind
of powers it had.
But how bad could a seraphic dao treasure with 850,000 spirit
designs get?
Once she was done blood bonding with the Dark Blood
Imperial Sword and the Mirror of Nine Hells, and also took her
understanding of the Curtain Lifting General’s legacy a step
further, her future was very bright indeed.
Ye Xixi had boundless potential as well!
Of course, the Full Moon of Nanshan was no laggard either. He
had inherited Marshal Tian Peng’s legacy and comprehended it
even more than Ye Xixi.
Besides the Temple of Heart and Spirit, Wu Yu had also chosen
other seraphic dao treasures for him, which had all come from
the Yan Huang Golden Bead.
The Dark Blood Imperial Sword and the Mirror of Nine Hells
were clearly treasures that had been contributed by ghostly
cultivators or demons.
As for the Full Moon of Nanshan’s three treasures, they were
probably given by martial cultivators, as they were pure and
orthodox.
The first was called Immortal’s Threads, which had roughly the
same function as the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe, albeit a little
weaker. It had 850,000 spirit designs.
The second was the Drunken Immortal’s Gourd, which was
even more powerful than the Universal Holy Gourd, with
860,000 spirit designs.
The third was the Futu Immortal’s Thorn, a snow-white spear
which looked extremely pure. It was very well suited to the Full
Moon of Nanshan, and very deadly as well. Just like Wu Yu’s
Imperial Descent, it had 880,000 spirit designs.
The Full Moon of Nanshan also had the terrifying Demonic Eye
of Illusions, which would further amplify the power of these
seraphic dao treasures.
Wu Yu was currently swimming in seraphic dao treasures. His
pockets were full of treasures. Such was the glory of being the
Yan Huang emperor.
His real body had the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots, the Five-
Colored Dragon Crown, the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe, the
Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, the Imperial Descent....
His Heaven Devouring Avatar had the Nine-Starred Dragon’s
Well, the Atlas Pagoda, the Jambu Realm Scroll, the Imperial
Insignia, the Universal Holy Gourd....
Ye Xixi had the Dark Blood Imperial Sword and the Mirror of
Nine Hells....
The Full Moon of Nanshan had the Futu Immortal’s Thorn, the
Drunken Immortal’s Gourd, and the Immortal’s Threads.....
They were all seraphic dao treasures with more than 800,000
spirit designs.
Of course, many of them had not been successfully blood
bonded with yet. Therefore, they remained in the Temple of
Heart and Spirit and blood bonded with these seraphic dao
treasures instead of going anywhere.
Although their cultivation levels had not increased, each
seraphic dao treasure they mastered would increase their
offensive capabilities considerably, and they could concentrate
more on their cultivation levels in the future.
Wu Yu’s real body was the fastest, succeeding rapidly. And his
study of the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia very quickly yielded
results into its usage. After all, he had five times the time in the
Floating Dreams Pagoda.
Ye Xixi and the Full Moon of Nanshan were in the Temple of
Heart and Spirit, blood bonding with their seraphic dao
treasures one by one in seclusion.
Wu Yu would occasionally guide Wu You and Feng Xueya,
but they were mostly left to themselves.
"Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well."
This seraphic dao treasure was quite special.
In the spiritual world, it had nine stars as its immortal treasure
spirits.

The Heaven Devouring Avatar had an advantage as well. Its

body was a Primordial Spirit, and so his entire body could enter
the spiritual world to fight the immortal treasure spirits.
There was not much of a trick to it. He fought hard. Given his
current mental fortitude, and his experience subduing other
seraphic dao treasures, it was tiring and took a few days, but on
the whole, it was not much of a problem.
Finally, he subdued the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well.
After carefully examining the 950,000 spirit designs of the
Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well, he discovered that it was even
stronger than he expected.
In terms of offense, it had a spirit design called Nine-Starred
Slayer Combination. This spirit design could assume many
forms, creating a consecutive combination of nine powerful
attacks. It was probably almost as powerful as the Archaic Twin
Dragon Immortal Vaporizing Design.
The nine attacks were:
Tianpeng Star Heavenly Blizzard.
Tianrui Star Universe Strike.
Tianchong Star Absolute Ground Blast.
Tianfu Star Counter Shot.
Tianqin Star Miles-Away Thrust.
Tianxin Star Quiet Heart of Death.
Tianzhu Star Qiankun Smash.
Tianren Star Galaxy Ender.
Tianying Star Immortal Genocide.
The nine stars would combine to create a merciless attack that
was overwhelmingly devastating once truly mastered.
The Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well was indeed incredibly fatal in
its attacks.
As for the Atlas Pagoda and the Jambu Realm Scroll, Wu Yu
still needed to spend some time on them.
But these seraphic dao treasures had come appended with usage
instructions that meticulously detailed their uses. Wu Yu had
chosen the Atlas Pagoda and the Jambu Realm Scroll after
reading them.
The Atlas Pagoda had two main Offensive Spirit Designs. One
was the Atlas Field, which created a space out of the pagoda.
Those caught in the Atlas Field would feel that their bodies
were very heavy and would be unable to move easily.
The second was the 99 Revered Atlas Spirits, which said that it
could impact enemies so hard that they would disintegrate.
There was also the Jambu Realm Scroll.
It had a Defensive Spirit Design called Jambu Realm Shield,
but there were no more details, although it was probably about
the same as the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe.
It had an Offensive Spirit Design called Terraforma Spirit
Gathering Design, which sounded impressive enough.
In truth, there were too many of these treasures, and Wu Yu
himself was a little overwhelmed by them.
Happily, there was nothing else on his agenda, so he could
spend all his time blood bonding with these treasures.
Therefore, he was in no hurry, taking things slowly. They could
spend years or even decades here. After all, their only goal was
to reach immortalhood.
Those in the Temple of Heart and Spirit were also
enthusiastically throwing themselves into blood bonding with
their seraphic dao treasures. Wu Yu’s real body in the Floating
Dreams Pagoda had already learned the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia’s traits to a certain extent. Although the rest were not
studied as thoroughly, it did not matter, because the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia was the most important.
He could probably already activate 10,000 Immortals Palace’s
spirit designs and open the national treasury, perhaps even open
the kingdom border spirit design.
Of course, Wu Yu had to test it out. Therefore, he surfaced from
the Floating Dreams Pagoda and started to experiment with the
Yan Huang Dragon Insignia.
First, it was to control and master the changes to the spirit
designs of 10,000 Immortals Palace.
Activating, manipulating, transforming.
Through the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, everything was
within his control.
This was another application of the spirit designs. First, the
cores of spirit designs were laid on an elite dao treasure. After
which, one could control the Heaven and Earth Spirit Design
through the dao treasure.
There were lots of spirit designs in 10,000 Immortals Palace,
layer after layer. Perhaps it was because they were used to
protect the treasury. Therefore, they had to be rather
impenetrable. For any intruders, they would be their
nightmares.
Obviously, they also served to protect the emperor and the royal
consorts. After all, this concerned the lineage of Yan Huang.
Many princes and princesses were raised in 10,000 Immortals
Palace. It was only when they had reached teenage years that
they would move out of 10,000 Immortals Palace and receive
their own prince or princess’ residence.
Wu Yu gave it a try. Within 10,000 Immortals Palace, the
activating, shutting off, and changes in intensity of spirit
designs were all under his control. He could even control who
could enter or exit. Together with his Spirit Penetration Art, he
had a relatively good understanding of 10,000 Immortals
Palace currently.
The interior of this place was the equivalent of a giant fortress.
The chambers of imperial concubines in mortal kingdoms
couldn’t be compared at all.
The Yan Huang Dragon Insignia could also control the spirit
designs of the royal city. In fact, it could also control the
kingdom border spirit designs that were further out. Those were
the most spectacular effects.
Wu Yu wasn’t in a hurry to give those a try. For him, the most
attractive thing before him would be the treasury.
He remembered Di Shatian saying that the entrance to the
treasury was right below his bed.
In other words, it would be below his feet.
Through the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, Wu Yu had already
picked up on the spirit designs of the treasury.
A large portion of the spirit designs in the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia were used to control the treasury.
"I’d like to see how many treasures are within the treasury!"
Below his feet, while he was manipulating the changes to the
spirit designs, the giant bed split in the middle. A platform rose
up from the ground. The platform had a pillar in the middle and
there was a dent on the pillar. The dent was for holding the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia.
Without saying a word, Wu Yu placed the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia in the dent. At this point, the spirit designs of the
treasury were connecting with the spirit designs within the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia. After complicated and dense
connections to verify the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia as the
key, the door of the treasury below Wu Yu’s feet finally
opened.
RUMBLE!
The ground trembled.
Below the bed, the ground cracked and revealed a giant,
glittering cave. It ran deep and seemed like a huge,
underground palace. Wu Yu took the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia away and jumped right in. After he entered, the
external doors to the treasury started closing. In the end, the bed
joined up together and reverted to its initial state.
Soon, Wu Yu landed on the ground from the golden tunnel.
Before him was a door.
"Isn’t this the main door to 10,000 Immortals Palace?"
It looked the same, but the color had faded a little.
On the door were sealing spirit designs. However, when Wu
Yu got closer with the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, the door
opened up immediately.
Entering it, Wu Yu found himself in an incomparably huge
underground space.
The entire underground space was sealed within spirit designs,
suggesting that the area was protected by the spirit designs of
10,000 Immortals Palace. There were further layers of spirit
designs as Wu Yu delved deeper.
As for how huge this place was, Wu Yu took a closer look and
knew that it was most likely as huge as 10,000 Immortals
Palace.
Why was he so certain?
That was because the decorations in this place were identical to
those in 10,000 Immortals Palace.
Looking across, other than not seeing grass and flowers,
various large buildings, and palaces, it was exactly the same as
10,000 Immortals Palace.
The overall shape was circular with a main palace in the middle
that was surrounded by 30,000 palaces.
In 10,000 Immortals Palace, the surrounding 30,000 palaces
were used to house the royal consorts. If Wu Yu was right, they
were used to keep treasures and cultivation resources in this
place.
This scale was way larger than he had imagined. This was
because each of the 30,000 palaces was gigantic, let alone the
main palace.
He walked towards the palace that was closest to him. This
palace was protected by several layers of spirit design.
Although the spirit designs were small, they were hard to
breach. Regardless, with the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia in his
hand, Wu Yu didn’t face the problem. As he approached, he
found the portion of spirit designs that were controlling this
place and easily made his way in.
When he pushed the door open, he saw numerous dao treasures
placed within. They were mostly advanced dao treasures with
fewer than 50,000 spirit designs. The dao treasures were
arranged neatly in rows and encompassed all forms. In fact,
there were also dao treasures for ghostly cultivators.
After a quick walk, he found out that in just one out of 30,000
palaces, there were close to 5,000 advanced dao treasures.
This was most likely a palace used to store advanced dao
treasures specifically.
Wu Yu looked around the other palaces quickly. There were
some that were used specifically to store immortal essences that
were above eight spirit spiritual marks and some that were used
to preserve precious treasures. Although they were numerous,
there was a catalogue made of spirit designs in each palace that
recorded the treasures within. Wu Yu wouldn’t have to walk
into each of the palaces entirely and could just take a look to
have an idea of what was within them.
There were also palaces used to store immortal medicines,
talismans, unique treasures, and even corpses of Spirits of the
Universe. To put it simply, anything precious in this world
would likely be found in the treasury. After all, there were
30,000 palaces around.
However, after being through dozens of palaces, he realized
that the treasures within the 30,000 palaces weren’t the best.
They might be useful for ordinary cultivators, but they weren’t
as useful to him. Therefore, he had his eyes affixed on the main
palace.
Evidently, if there were true treasures, they would be placed in
the main palace of the treasury.
He disregarded all other palaces and went straight for the main
palace.
Soon, he arrived before the main palace.
Di Shatian once said that there were some areas he couldn’t
enter in the treasury. Clearly, the main palace would be one of
these areas.
After Wu Yu entered the place, he was stumped by the scale of
spirit designs. There were over 100 layers of spirit designs
interlocking. If he tried to barge in recklessly, he might be
exterminated regardless of how strong he was. After all, these
were spirit designs laid by the Yan Huang immortals.
Only with the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia could one enter this
place.
Wu Yu could control these terrifying slaughtering spirit designs
and opened up a path with the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia. He
entered successfully, and the moment he stepped past the door
of the main palace, countless treasures were reflected in his
eyes.
Wu Yu was familiar with the main palace. Within 10,000
Immortals Palace, those empty spaces were now filled with
treasures in random places. Moreover, most of them were not
labelled, different from the clear classifications in the exterior
palaces. Basically, most of the treasures in this place were just
casually tossed around.
"This shows that only the Ancient Emperor could enter. He
probably did not have the thought to classify them clearly and
simply tossed these treasures around," Wu Yu guessed.

Just as he entered, he saw a seraphic dao treasure on the ground

with probably 600,000 spirit designs or more.
Wu Yu had no time to go through them as he walked further in
to find something that would be useful to him.
Along the way, it was an eye-opener.
Dao treasures made up half of all treasures. They were basically
all seraphic dao treasures, and the quantity far exceeded those
in the Yan Huang Golden Bead. These had probably been
brought here in previous 10,000 Kingdoms Pilgrimages.
The immortal essences were largely of the highest quality and
had ten spiritual marks.
Other precious treasures also had ten spiritual marks. Although
some did not have any spiritual marks, they were relatively rare
and could be forged into terrifying weapons.
There were also various talismans and records on spirit designs
of the highest level.
Among which, immortal medicines weren’t lacking. All of
them were the best immortal medicines refined by those who
came before him. Wu Yu took some of them away and might
find uses for them.
There were also lots of secret scrolls of the finest dao
techniques. Wu Yu hadn’t been to the Demon Hall of Dao
Techniques recently and didn’t seem to have a need to do so.
This was because the dao techniques in this place were the
essence of the Yan Huang Tribe and even more incredible than
those in the Demon Hall of Dao Techniques.
Wu Yu believed that some of these dao techniques might not
be any weaker than the spirit designs within dao treasures like
the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia. Now he lacked the time to
carefully pick. When things were more stable, he might choose
a few dao techniques to practice.
After all, his Unshackled Doppelgangers could also cast dao
techniques.
Now, after forming blood bonds with several seraphic dao
treasures, he had many tricks up his sleeves. This made Wu Yu
feel a little overwhelmed for now.
The treasures in the Yan Huang Golden Bead had stumped Wu
Yu previously. Now the ones in the main palace had even
shocked him further. For example, seraphic dao treasures were
the most common in this place. Furthermore, they weren’t
owned by anyone else. Looking beyond the treasury, only the
most elite existences could use seraphic dao treasures.
This showed that in the Yan Huang Tribe, even the princes and
princesses would rarely be awarded treasures from the main
palace.
Wu Yu was the Yan Huang emperor now, so he could give
these treasures to people that had helped him as he wished.
After all, placing them here would also be wasteful. These
seraphic dao treasures likely had been ownerless for a very long
time.
Undoubtedly, Yan Huang was truly wealthy. Just the treasures
in the main palace would likely outnumber all the treasures
from all the other cultivation forces.
The consolidation of history and millions of years of
accumulation were too resplendent.
Truth be told, Wu Yu was impressed with Yan Huang.
While taking a stroll among seraphic dao treasures, precious
treasures, immortal essences, dao techniques, and mystiques,
he felt overwhelmed.
At the level of seraphic dao treasures, those that he was wearing
were considered the best. Therefore, Wu Yu had no intention
to change them.
At one of the side halls, Wu Yu picked up a seraphic dao
treasure known as the Unbounded Warship. After a rough look,
Wu Yu estimated that the Unbounded Warship would likely
have at least 850,000 spirit designs. Not only could it conceal
itself, it also had compelling defensive abilities.
"I’ll let Nanshan form a blood bond with it so we can use it as
a mobile base in the Ancient Demon Realm. With so many
spirit designs, other demons would likely not be able to notice
it, with the exception of the demon immortals."
Although there wasn’t a description of this seraphic dao
treasure, Wu Yu could roughly tell its uses and quickly put the
Unbounded Warship away.
This was a seraphic dao treasure that could even trigger wars
between two kingdoms. Yet it was casually tossed aside in the
treasury. This was no different from recklessly wasting God’s
good gift.
Wu Yu moved deeper within.
This time, he entered a room. This was most likely the bedroom
and entrance to the treasury in 10,000 Immortals Palace.
From a design standpoint, where Wu Yu was currently should
be the most important place of 10,000 Immortals Palace.
In it, the bed or other furniture were clearly not placed.
The empty room had nothing in it, not even seraphic dao
treasures.
Wu Yu found this to be a little strange. On the paths outside the
room, even immortal essences and precious treasures were
scattered around. Why would there not be anything in a place
so important like this?
As such, he entered the room and circled around a pillar in the
middle. In the empty and spacious room, he used his Eyes of
Fire and Gold to survey the surroundings.
He looked carefully and noted each and every detail.
However, he didn’t find any treasure in this oddly clean room.
Just as Wu Yu was about to leave to search other areas, Ming
Long remarked, "Fool. Did you just overlook the pillar in the
middle?"
Wu Yu was stumped.
Indeed, he had not paid attention to the pillar. As it was in the
middle of the room and rose from the ground to the ceiling, Wu
Yu had taken it to be part of the palace.
After all, there were lots of pillars in other rooms.
Now that he thought about it, the main room in 10,000
Immortals Palace didn’t have a pillar at this position.
He took a closer look at the pillar.
The thick pillar was entirely black with engravings on one side
of the surface. He couldn’t see clearly from where he was and
therefore made a turn around it. The engraving resembled a
strange-looking titanic beast. It didn’t have any limbs, just a
body and a colossal mouth. It was coming down, seemingly
suggesting that it was devouring the heavens and earth.
Overall, this looked a little like the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast.
Wu Yu had a quick look at the materials of this pillar. Initially,
he thought it was made of some ordinary metal precious
treasures that were used in other parts of the palace. However,
after looking at it with the Eyes of Fire and Gold, he realized
that the pillar was an isolated object and not part of the palace.
Moreover, it had signs of spirit designs over it.
"What is this?" Wu Yu was puzzled and couldn’t tell if this was
a dao treasure.
He went around, and just as he was pondering, he suddenly saw
a small sign on the ground. There were some words on the sign,
and he had overlooked it previously because it was covered in
dust.
"This is... a label?"
The labels that were engraved on the ground were commonly
seen in the 30,000 palaces with neatly arranged treasures. When
Wu Yu entered the main palace, he was surprised by the
treasures scattered around. Therefore, he ended up not noticing
the label when there was one in the main palace.
This label was introducing the pillar.
Wu Yu’s eyes landed on the few lines of words.
The truth was, he wasn’t getting excited. This was because he
had seen way too many treasures since he had entered the
treasury. Therefore, he was numb to them.
However, when he recited the words, he was still astonished.
The words said, "There was a strange beast in ancient times
known as the Jambu Titanic Beast. With the soul of the Jambu
Titanic Beast and the aerosiderite from the sky palaces as the
container, I forged the Jambu Sky Pillar in 300 years. The spirit
designs number 1,000,000 and it is a divine dao treasure, just
one step from the immortal treasures of the gods."
"Divine... Divine dao treasure?"
Wu Yu was stumped.
Jambu Titanic Beast... Aerosiderite from the sky palaces...
Forged for 300 years to become a divine dao treasure. Jambu
Sky Pillar!
It was entirely black with the engraving of a giant beast.
Initially, it was overlooked by Wu Yu. This pillar that felt
nothing like a dao treasure was actually the Jambu Sky Pillar!
The weapon that Wu Yu was using currently was the Imperial
Descent that the Ancient Emperor had forged.
The Imperial Descent was a battle axe. When using it, Wu Yu
felt a little uncomfortable compared to a staff. Although it
didn’t matter much, it wasn’t what Wu Yu would prefer to use.
When the Jambu Sky Pillar, a 1,000,000-spirit design divine
dao treasure that many thought would only exist in legends,
appeared before him, he definitely thought of taking it to further
enhance his battle strength.
This was his first thought.
Just it being a divine dao treasure was sufficient to attract him.
However, he was a little hesitant. "Can I just take the divine
dao treasure in this place?"
However, he had a different thought in mind the next instant.
"I’m the Yan Huang emperor and the treasury is mine. Why
couldn’t I take a divine dao treasure away? If the Ancient
Emperor isn’t willing to give it to me, how could he call himself
my father?"
At the thought of this, he had made up his mind.
The Jambu Sky Pillar was erected here without direct
connections with the palace. Wu Yu was the owner of this
place. Therefore, he didn’t think further and put the Jambu Sky
Pillar in the Floating Dreams Pagoda for safekeeping.
After taking it, he looked and searched around but failed to find
any treasure that was more valuable than the Jambu Sky Pillar.
Therefore, he left the treasury and returned to 10,000 Immortals
Palace.
At this point, he received a Message Talisman from Luo Pin
that said that she was about to reach the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas.
"In that case, I’ll form the blood bond with the Jambu Sky Pillar
in the Ancient Demon Realm."
The Jambu Sky Pillar was even more formidable than the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia. Wu Yu estimated that it would be
taxing to tame it and therefore wasn’t in a hurry.
Seeing that Luo Pin was about to return to the Dragon Palace
of the Four Seas, Wu Yu was getting ready to head for the
Ancient Demon Realm. He had told Di Shatian that he would
be training in seclusion.
However, before he left, he still wanted to head out and see how
powerful the various spirit designs that he could control with
the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia were. He had also not tried
opening the kingdom border spirit designs.
Getting a treasure like the Jambu Sky Pillar would allow his
battle strength to reach a whole new level. This made him
excited as well.
Even without his authority and just relying on his battle
strength, he could roam with almost complete freedom
anywhere after mastering all the seraphic dao treasures in his
hands. It would be especially so within the borders of Yan
Huang. Other than the Ancient Emperor, no one would be a
match for him. Wu Yu was even confident he could finish off
Di Shatian and those at his level.
Within the borders of Yan Huang, he was almost the equivalent
of an immortal now.
When he emerged from 10,000 Immortals Palace, he headed in
the direction of the walls of the royal city. He wanted to test out
the spirit designs of the royal city.
Along the way, the royal family, ministers, and aristocrats went
on their knees upon seeing Wu Yu, greeting him as Emperor
Yu. Wu Yu knew some of them, but there were more that he
didn’t know.
He didn’t respond and simply went past them. These people
would naturally go back to what they were doing.
In the past, he would have never expected himself to cause a
huge commotion within the royal city just by showing up.
For example, a patrol unit lined up neatly, went on their knees,
and chanted, “Emperor Yu!” immediately when they saw Wu
Yu.
Among them, Wu Yu saw familiar faces like Qu Yin from the
Yan Dragon Army.
"Emperor Yu." Qu Yin’s body was shivering. He had a head of
white hair in the past but still looked more haggard now.

He had lost his son and daughter.

"Mm." Meeting here in this place, they were no longer in the
same world.
Qu Yin was also afraid of him.
Looking at the other members of the Yan Dragon Army, they
were acting the same.
Wu Yu could still remember watching Qu Yin and the rest from
afar when he was still at the Dong Sheng Divine Continent. At
that time, it was as though he was staring at immortals.
Now he was the one in control of the vast world.
Without saying further, Wu Yu left. He tried it all over the royal
city and indeed found that he could control all the spirit designs
in the city. Through his trials, he became a little more well-
versed in them. The royal city forbade entrance by flying in, so
everyone had to go through the city gates. Wu Yu closed the
spirit designs temporarily while also familiarizing himself with
the Heaven and Earth Spirit Designs that were laid in this place.
He could even test the spirit designs of the Immortal’s Capital
from where he was. Compared to the spirit designs in the royal
city, they were weaker but more numerous. They were also
more enduring. Although these spirit designs were present,
most of them had never been used, as no one would dare to
forcefully charge into the Immortal’s Capital or royal city.
He was about to try controlling the kingdom border spirit
designs, which were the largest.
However, two ladies flew right towards him. Wu Yu could
recognize one of them as Princess Xi, while the other was an
old lady. From her appearance, it looked like she was in her
twilight years. They were returning to the royal city.
When the old lady saw Wu Yu, she shivered in fear, went down
on her knees abruptly, and chorused, "Long live Emperor Yu!"
Wu Yu didn’t know her, but he assumed she was Princess Xi’s
mother. She was likely one of the Ancient Emperor’s royal
consorts but was really old now.
As for Princess Xi, she seemed hesitant and did not kneel down.
Her eyes were flickering while staring at Wu Yu, and she
acutely noticed that Wu Yu was no longer the same.
"Get down! Get down!" The old lady was scared out of her wits
as she tried to get Princess Xi to kneel. Perhaps Princess Xi was
feeling a little indignant, but she still kneeled and lowered her
head to Wu Yu.
Wu Yu was a little lost.
So the Yan Huang emperor could easily make the prideful
Princess Xi kneel.
"You may rise and go."
Wu Yu waved his hand.
"Yes, Emperor Yu." It was only then that the old lady got up,
lowered her head, and pulled Princess Xi away.
After calming down, he had a deeper understanding of how
having authority felt.
When he flew by the streets of the Immortal’s Capital...
Along the way, all the people went on their knees while looking
at him with respect and fear.
The entire Immortal’s Capital and even the entire Yan Huang
Ancient Country were so.
He now understood clearly that he was the absolute ruler of this
immortal kingdom. Everyone was exceptionally respectful and
fearful of him. He had everything under his control, and the
feeling of absolute authority was something he had never truly
experienced. However, it wasn’t hard for him to acclimatize,
probably because he was once the crown prince.
Nonetheless, this kingdom was truly too huge.
While he was distracted while deciphering the kingdom border
spirit designs, he did gain some control. At the very least, he
could make an opening on the kingdom border spirit design
above him to let someone in. Or he could choose to enter it as
he wished.
The more profound kingdom border spirit designs that could be
used to decimate anything within the borders made him just like
an immortal.
While he was immersing himself in the power and authority to
rule the world, he received a Message Talisman from Luo Pin.
She said, "I have arrived safely and activated the spirit designs.
Don’t miss me."
Wu Yu chuckled.
He knew it was time for him to head for the Ancient Demon
Realm.
He replied to Luo Pin that he was about to enter the Ancient
Demon Realm and he would let her know once he was back.
After which, he informed Di Shatian that he would be training
behind closed doors in 10,000 Immortals Palace. At the same
time, he instructed him to not disturb him unless there were
major matters. As for other matters, Di Shatian would be in
charge of those decisions.
Even without him around, the Yan Huang Ancient Country
would still prosper and flourish. He had nothing to worry about.
From 10,000 Immortals Palace, he opened the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm. After waiting for 15 minutes, the door
was opened. Wu Yu jumped into the Ancient Demon Realm
without a moment of hesitation.
To play it safe, he hadn’t left from the Temple of Heart and
Spirit the previous time. Instead, he had done it from a deserted
area.
When the Ancient Demon Realm closed in his hands and he put
it away in his Sumeru Pouch, Wu Yu finally heaved a sigh of
relief.
He felt like his connection to the Jambu Realm had finally been
severed cleanly.
Those that he cared for the most were now with him and Luo
Pin was protected under the spirit designs of the Dragon Palace
of the Four Seas.
Initially, he was a little worried about the Ancient Emperor.
Now everything was running smoothly. This strengthened his
belief that the Ancient Emperor might not be as dangerous as
he had presumed.
"If everything he said was the truth, do I really have a mother
by the name of Immortal Su Sang in the Su Yu Sky Palace?"
In his memories, his mother had died early and he hardly had
any recollection of her. Since his teenage years, it had been
mainly Wu You who had been taking care of him.
What was having a mother supposed to feel like? Wu Yu was
oblivious to the concept.
The truth was, other than the hatred of Ye Xixi towards the
Ancient Emperor, he sincerely hoped the Ancient Emperor
wasn’t trying to deceive him. First, he would have no worries
ahead. Second, he also hoped his parents would still be alive in
this world.
Therefore, he felt conflicted at the moment.
"Forget it. I should be focusing on cultivating and improving
myself. Luo Pin will become an immortal soon. Once she
reaches the sky palaces, she won’t have anyone she knows. I
can’t let her be alone up there. If she wants to roam around, I
want to roam with her. Therefore, I have to work hard to catch
up to her!"
The important thing was still to battle and cultivate.
Obviously, in terms of battle strength, he might not be far from
Luo Pin. It was especially so after he gained the Jambu Sky
Pillar.
When he entered the Ancient Demon Realm, he saw the bunny
he had seen previously. He could recall how he had a bad scare
back then. Now that he encountered it again, he could only
smile bitterly.
The fiery red bunny became especially restless the moment it
saw Wu Yu. Murderous intent took roots in it and it spewed
fireballs towards Wu Yu ferociously.
However, Wu Yu had the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe now.
When those fireballs exploded on Wu Yu, sparks scattered and
nothing was left.
This wasn’t the first time Wu Yu had entered the Ancient
Demon Realm.
He was too lazy to handle the bunny. Therefore, he got on his
Somersault Cloud and sped towards the Temple of Heart and
Spirit expeditiously.
The Temple of Heart and Spirit was extremely well concealed.
If Wu Yu didn’t have his Heaven Devouring Avatar, it
would’ve been really hard for him to find it.
The Full Moon of Nanshan and the others were still cultivating
and forming blood bonds with their seraphic dao treasures.
They didn’t have it as easy as Wu Yu in the aspect of forming
blood bonds with seraphic dao treasures.
When he returned to the Temple of Heart and Spirit, there was
nothing unique. Before his main body reached the place, his
Heaven Devouring Avatar had told the details to the others. At
that time, the Full Moon of Nanshan, Ye Xixi, and the others
heaved sighs of relief.
"Perhaps he’s really your father. Otherwise, how would it be so
smooth for us and you to come here...." Ye Xixi lowered her
head and was a little dejected.
"Things are hard to predict, so let’s not set out conclusions yet.
Regardless, we are probably the safest now and can feel more
at ease. Moving forward, we have to try to get stronger as soon
as we can," Wu Yu said softly to her.
"Alright. Big Brother Yu, you will never change in my heart,"
Ye Xixi said solemnly.
Wu Yu reassured Ye Xixi a while longer before tossing the
Unbounded Warship to the Full Moon of Nanshan and saying,
"This can be our mobile base in the Ancient Demon Realm. It’s
much better than the Hidden Immortal."
The Full Moon of Nanshan took a glance and said, "Damn! It’s
another seraphic dao treasure! You must have struck it big
again! There are too many seraphic dao treasures now. Fully
forming blood bonds and mastering them will likely take a
year!"
"Take a year, then. We have nothing much at hand for now after
all. Let’s just spend all our time in cultivation."
He had broken free from some struggles and scuffles. Now he
only had one goal in mind, and that was to become an immortal.
Compared to them, Wu Yu had five times the amount of time.
Wu You also told Wu You and Feng Xueya about his main
body returning. For them, they only recognized Wu Yu’s main
body and saw the Heaven Devouring Avatar as a clone.
Therefore, they felt more assured now. Over this period, they
had been cultivating well and making huge progress with the
help of Wu Yu.
Even if there was an accident, the Black Phoenix and Silver
Qilin were right next to them to protect them. That was
equivalent to them having elite battle strength.
After informing them of his safety, Wu Yu calmed down. The
Temple of Heart and Spirit was extremely quiet and everyone
was working hard. Wu Yu naturally wouldn’t be the exception.
This time, his focus would be on forming blood bonds with his
seraphic dao treasures.
His main body and the Heaven Devouring Avatar were both in
the Floating Dreams Pagoda. The focus of the main body was
to form a blood bond with the Jambu Sky Pillar and familiarize
himself with the four-piece set equipment of the Yan Huang
emperor so he could mobilize all the spirit designs within. As
for his Heaven Devouring Avatar, it had to fully master the
Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well, the Atlas Pagoda, and the Jambu
Realm Scroll.
After getting the Jambu Sky Pillar and the Nine-Starred
Dragon’s Well, the Imperial Descent and the Imperial Insignia
had become redundant. Wu Yu could release the blood bonds
and return them back to the treasury.
Among all the dao treasures, the only one that Wu Yu had not
successfully formed a blood bond with was the Jambu Sky
Pillar. After all, this was a divine dao treasure. Even with the
Spirit Chaser Art, Wu Yu still brought it to the Ancient Demon
Realm for safety. He was prepared to enter it with his Heaven
Devouring Avatar to form a blood bond with the Jambu Sky
Pillar.
"Perhaps this is the only divine dao treasure in the Jambu
Realm."
Wu Yu placed the Jambu Sky Pillar in the middle of the
Floating Dreams Pagoda. The black and thick pillar had the
engraving of a titanic beast.
The Primordial Spirits of his main body and Heaven Devouring
Avatar entered the spiritual world of the Jambu Sky Pillar at
almost the same instant to search for the immortal treasure
spirit.
From the introduction, the immortal treasure spirit was most
likely the Jambu Titanic Beast. “Jambu” had the meaning of the
mortal realm. Therefore, it could probably be called the mortal
realm’s titanic beast.
It was a kind of Spirit of the Universe.
The interior spiritual world was an empty and vast space
without any stars. Darkness and deathly stillness filled the
space and there was nothing at all.
When Wu Yu entered the space, black mist started gathering in
the depths of the deathly darkness. The mist grew in size and
tumbled constantly, forming the outline of a wild beast that was
making angry growls.

"The Jambu Titanic Beast sure looks a little like the Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast."
Looking at the black mist turning into a vortex and titanic beast
from time to time, Wu Yu suddenly recalled this.
This was because the Heaven Devouring Avatar beside him
could do the same.
The moment he had the thought, the black mist solidified in the
space to form a strange-looking titanic beast. The titanic beast
only had a humongous mouth on his head that was similar to
an earthworm and didn’t have a body. The front looked bulky,
but the end was still clouds of black mist. It was like a giant
darkness zerg in space with a head but without a tail.
When it had a physical body, the difference from the Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast was evident. This was because Wu
Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar didn’t have any flesh and had
a body similar to one’s Primordial Spirit.
This was probably the true form of the Jambu Titanic Beast.
It didn’t seem to possess intelligence. When it discovered Wu
Yu, it was as though it had been awakened abruptly. Without
saying a word, it opened its humongous mouth and tried to
devour Wu Yu in full! When its mouth was extended, Wu Yu
became as small as a speck of dust in comparison. It was similar
to having a mouth the size of a world trying to devour him!
The space within the mouth was an endless and terrorizing
black hole.
"What the hell is this!?"
Wu Yu cursed in his mind. Quick and decisive, direct and
violent. He cast the Spirit Chaser Art, which he had prepared
for a long time, at the moment the beast was the closest to
himself.
"Grrrr!"
In the end, the Jambu Titanic Beast let out a terrifying scream
and was knocked back exceptionally far by Wu Yu. Wu Yu
could see the Jambu Titanic Beast suffering, and its titanic
physical body was contorting in the empty space. Or rather, it
felt like it was squirming violently like an earthworm. Wu Yu
didn’t find it to be dreadful, but a little terrifying.
Quick and decisive!
After casting the Spirit Chaser Art, the main body had to take a
short rest. Therefore, the Heaven Devouring Avatar, who was
adept in battles in the spiritual world, charged ahead. He
transformed into a giant black vortex and moved towards the
Jambu Titanic Beast like a meat grinder.
"Wu wu wu...." To his astonishment, when Wu Yu’s Heaven
Devouring Avatar got closer, the Jambu Titanic Beast lowered
its head and started sobbing. It was kneeling before Wu Yu and
seemed completely frightened into submission by Wu Yu.
Wu Yu had not reacted to it when the 1,000,000 spirit designs
of the Jambu Sky Pillar showed up before him. This suggested
that he had successfully formed a blood bond with the Jambu
Sky Pillar. He had left a mark on the divine dao treasure, and
Wu Yu found it unbelievable.
"Are you afraid of me?" Wu Yu asked with his Heaven
Devouring Avatar.
"Wu wu wu...." The Jambu Titanic Beast seemed to be weeping
in horror, clearly intimidated.
"Why?"
Clearly, the seemingly low intelligence Jambu Titanic Beast
couldn’t answer this question.
Wu Yu asked a few more questions, but he felt like he was
conversing with a little dog. The other party didn’t know
anything other than surrendering to Wu Yu. It was also
horrified by Wu Yu.
"The Heaven Devouring Evil Lord was probably more
formidable than the Jambu Titanic Beast in the legends."
Wu Yu came to the conclusion.
Moreover, they might be the same species of Spirit of the
Universe.
He could not get a thing out of the Jambu Titanic Beast.
After being subdued, it only mewled.
It was not because Wu Yu was strong, but because the Heaven
Devouring Avatar had dominated it.
Wu Yu was still interested in the 1 million spirit designs.
1 million spirit designs was said to be a perfect design.
1 million, all connected through layers.
Without doubt, the Jambu Sky Pillar’s spirit designs were
focused on the offensive.
He roughly understood that it had two. They would definitely
be stronger than the Archaic Twin Dragon Immortal
Vaporizing Design.
Wu Yu himself did not understand how strong it actually was.
All he knew was the name, and he had a rough gauge of its
level, gleaned from the sheer number of spirit designs.
The first spirit design was called Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell.
As per its name, this spirit design and staff would descend on
its enemies and send them to the 10,000 Levels of Hell.
As the staff came crashing down from above, the impact point
would turn into a black hell. All kinds of hellish things would
appear. Ghostly immortals, tongue-ripping, pots of boiling oil,
arrows through the heart, Ox-Head and Horse Face, the Heibai
Wuchang.... It made one shudder just to think of it. [1]
But this was not the scariest.
The second spirit design was called 8,000 Sky Palaces,
Shattered Rebirth.
The first spirit design had to do with the 10,000 Levels of Hell,
while the second spirit design had to do with the 8,000 sky
palaces.
Didn’t this mean that the 10,000 levels of hell and 8,000 sky
palaces were all real?
There were really 10,000 levels in hell?
And 8,000 sky palaces?
It was a stupendous number.
The 8,000 sky palaces would line up and descend, crushing all
life.
This staff’s abilities were terrifying indeed. If the first spirit
design brought the bloat of death, then the second one called
forth a righteous destruction.
"The Jambu Sky Pillar’s spirit designs are actually linked to
both the sky palaces and hell.
“It’s as if it truly is a sky pillar that stands on hell and props up
heaven."
After Wu Yu left, he was still marveling deeply at it.
He was finally good to go. All of his elite seraphic dao treasures
had been successfully blood bonded with.
Especially the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well, the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia, and the Jambu Sky Pillar. These three heavy-
duty dao treasures were basically the most terrifying in the
entire Jambu Realm.
Besides, the other three items of the emperor, the Atlas Pagoda,
the Jambu Realm Scroll, and the others were dao treasures more
suited towards support and defensive capabilities, which were
decent as well.
In other words, Wu Yu could foresee that when he had fully
mastered these spirit designs, not even a 10th tier Dao Querying
cultivator would be his match. He would dare to fight even in
the Ancient Demon Realm.
Therefore, with the exception of demon immortals and
immortals, he was afraid of nothing.
"Before entering the Ancient Soul Tower, I would not have
thought that such a day would come...."
It was the Ancient Emperor who had helped him evolve. For
example, the Ancient Emperor’s dao musings, the sun in the
Ancient Soul Tower, and the final push to the Dao Querying
Realm.
He considered all of this and then set the matter of the Ancient
Emperor aside, focusing completely on the eight seraphic dao
treasures. Especially the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, which
held control over the entire Yan Huang Ancient Country.
This required a huge amount of time and effort.
As he was lost in concentration, day after day, month after
month passed.
With five times the amount of time, Wu Yu had plenty. He had
made a pact of five years with her, which was 25 years in the
Floating Dreams Pagoda.
This time, Wu Yu used a full year’s time to completely master
all the seraphic dao treasures.
In 12 months, slightly more than two months had passed
outside. The Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi had also just
finished blood bonding, although they had not yet mastered the
spirit designs. They still needed some more time.
But Wu Yu was already done.
"A pity that I can’t bring them into the Floating Dreams
Pagoda. Otherwise, they, too, could enjoy this time. Especially
Xixi - she only came into her legacy recently, and really needs
more time."
But it could not be done for now.
He could not control the Floating Dreams Pagoda fully yet. He
could even master a divine dao treasure, but not the Floating
Dreams Pagoda. It made him wonder - was the Floating Dreams
Pagoda an immortal treasure of the gods?
If even the Demonic Eye of Illusions was one, then the Floating
Dreams Pagoda was likely one as well.
And the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm was probably
one as well.
These were even more valuable than the Jambu Sky Pillar - a
pity he could not blood bond with them.
After all of it was settled, Wu Yu was still a first tier Dao
Querying cultivator. But he wished to challenge the puppets in
the Floating Dreams Pagoda.
There were nine puppet spirit designs in the Floating Dreams
Pagoda. For a first tier Dao Querying cultivator, they were laid
out from the first tier of the Dao Querying Realm through the
ninth tier. In the eighth tier was the Silver Qilin. The only one
he could challenge now was the puppet in the ninth, white spirit
design.
It had been a while since he had skipped eight levels in his
puppet challenge.
White spirit design.
When Wu Yu challenged the white spirit design, the other spirit
designs dimmed, while the white light grew in intensity. It
vanished, revealing a puppet before Wu Yu that was roughly
what he had expected.
A golden mystical dragon that seemed to be made out of gold.
It had five claws and was an impressive figure. It was a precise
replica of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon.
From Black Phoenix, to Silver Qilin, to Golden Mystical
Dragon.
What he did not know was if there were still puppets after the
Golden Mystical Dragon.
Wu Yu would not see further before reaching the second tier of
the Dao Querying Realm.
The Golden Mystical Dragon was roughly as strong as the
golden titan in the Ancient Soul Tower.
It was very strong for Wu Yu, but he now had many more
treasures.

In terms of might, the Golden Mystical Dragon was superior to

the Black Phoenix and the Silver Qilin. It had the gravitas of an
immortal beast, and its golden body exuded tyrannical strength.
Its golden eyes were intensely penetrating, and the dragon
scales looked unassailable and hardy. It had fangs and claws as
keen as dao treasures, and packed with fatal power. On a closer
look, the thick dragon scales were covered in innumerable spirit
designs. This Golden Mystical Dragon had to have over
800,000 of them, and was probably worth much more than
other seraphic dao treasures with a similar number of spirit
designs.
Before, Wu Yu’s real body and the Heaven Devouring Avatar,
alongside the Silver Qilin, had been able to defeat the golden
titan. Right now, the outcome went without saying.
When the Golden Mystical Dragon appeared, Wu Yu’s real
body did not move. He used the Heaven Devouring Avatar
because he was confident that the Heaven Devouring Avatar
alone could defeat his opponent.
In his hands, he held two seraphic dao treasures.
In his left hand was a black pagoda, dark as ink. It looked old
and ordinary. While it was not big, it was extremely heavy, as
though one were carrying a mountain.
This was the Atlas Pagoda.
In his right hand, he held a sharp sword, with a pure white hilt
with nine starry jewels embedded in it. The blade was
nondescript, but the richly adorned hilt shone with starlight that
shimmered and reflected off the blade.
This was the elite seraphic dao treasure from the Yan Huang
Golden Bead, the 930,000 spirit design Nine-Starred Dragon’s
Well.
With the Atlas Pagoda in one hand and the Nine-Starred
Dragon’s Well in the other, its glowing, crimson eyes were
framed by its dancing white hair. As the Heaven Devouring
Avatar grew stronger, the aura of dread that it exuded also grew
accordingly. It seemed to match the main body with all its
legacy power.
"Atlas Field!"
When Golden Mystical Dragon appeared, he moved. First, he
hurled the Atlas Pagoda. It appeared above the Golden Mystical
Dragon, its hundreds of thousands of spirit designs activating.
Directed by the power of the Heaven Devouring Avatar, the
spirit design took effect. In the designated radius, a shocking
change happened!
Pa, pa, pa!
The Golden Mystical Dragon, flying in the air a moment ago,
seemed as though an entire chain of mountains were now
crushing its body. It was pinned fast to the ground, and this
impact even shook the Floating Dreams Pagoda slightly.
That was the power of the Atlas Field. Its main use was to
increase the gravitational force within this field, and to a great
extent. It would make its enemies struggle to adapt. Anybody
would have their fighting power severely affected when under
the sway of the Atlas Field.
For example, the Golden Mystical Dragon was smashed to the
ground before it had a chance to react. The mystical dragon
body was a little dented out of shape.
But it was still a high-grade puppet. After a short moment, it
climbed back up to stare malevolently at Wu Yu’s Heaven
Devouring Avatar. It even took flight again, battling against the
Atlas Field. Of course, from its awkward stance, it seemed
unable to fully display its powers within the Atlas Field.
Wu Yu valued fast and decisive fights.
Therefore, just as his opponent was climbing to its feet, he had
already hefted the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well and attacked.
The Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well was different from ordinary
dao treasures. Its spirit designs focused on a combination. From
start to finish, the Nine-Starred Slayer Combination was a
nightmare of an attack. It was very difficult to stop, and even if
the opponent could defend the first attack, it would be hard-
pressed to deal with the subsequent ones!
"First attack!
“Tianpeng Star Heavenly Blizzard!"
A star on the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well shone, sheathing the
plain blade in frost. A blizzard howled, and Wu Yu’s Nine-
Starred Dragon’s Well radiated strongly with frosty starlight. It
seemed like a star covered in icy energy and sword light. Just
as the Golden Mystical Dragon crawled up, the flood of sword
light landed on the metallic body, creating many wounds!
"Tianrui Star Universe Strike!"
The blizzard disappeared, then a comet fell, piercing the
Golden Mystical Dragon’s head from above, deeply embedding
the sword blade within!
"Tianchong Star Absolute Ground Blast!"
Move after move rained down punishingly on the Golden
Mystical Dragon. The poor Golden Mystical Dragon was still
being restrained by the Atlas Field, and still had to deal with
Wu Yu’s barrage of attacks!
The Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well’s combination emphasized
speed and accuracy. Blow after blow was dished out with
savagery and speed!
The entire Atlas Field was flooded with starlight. Within five
breaths of time, the first through ninth stars on the Nine-Starred
Dragon’s Well’s hilt had shone!
"Tianying Star Immortal Genocide!"
The final attack, Immortal Genocide!
A riot of starlight fell like rain, riddling the Golden Mystical
Dragon full of holes.
He had reached the point where his opponent was completely
unable to retaliate, and he could kill it with ease.
It was not that the Golden Mystical Dragon was weak, it was
simply that Wu Yu’s seraphic dao treasures were too strong,
especially the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well.
His real body had not even made a move. With the Jambu Sky
Pillar and the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia employed, the
Golden Mystical Dragon would have been even more wrecked.
The Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well alone had beaten the Golden
Mystical Dragon thoroughly in just five breaths of time.
Wu Yu gained a new understanding of what he was capable of.
After subduing the Golden Mystical Dragon, he waited another
few days for it to completely recover. Wu Yu then left it in the
Temple of Heart and Spirit to protect the others.
He was far from the Full Moon of Nanshan and the others at
the Temple of Heart and Spirit, and so sending the Golden
Mystical Dragon to them reassured him a little.
His seraphic dao treasures were successfully blood bonded,
while the Full Moon of Nanshan and the others still needed
time.
Therefore, Wu Yu wished to go out and explore the world, both
the real body and the Heaven Devouring Avatar together.
Wu Yu was quite assured since they had the Golden Mystical
Dragon, the Silver Qilin, and the Black Phoenix in the
concealed Temple of Heart and Spirit to protect them.
As for his real body and the Heaven Devouring Avatar, their
strength would allow them to roam the Ancient Demon Realm
without worry.
After letting the Full Moon of Nanshan and the others know,
Wu Yu left the Temple of Heart and Spirit.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar was in the Floating Dreams
Pagoda, while his real body roamed. The Five-Colored Dragon
Crown, the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe, and the Stellar
Universe Dragon Boots had all been transformed to look like
ordinary clothing.
His kingly aura was muted now.
Besides, there were virtually no humans in this strange Ancient
Demon Realm. The demons before did not even know what Wu
Yu was.
He guessed that the demons here would not take human form
at all.
The Ancient Demon Realm was half land and half sea. On land,
there were tall mountains and deep valleys as far as the eye
could see. The forests were remarkably dense, and a deep green
color was all around him.
This world was too vast, and so the demons seemed few. One
had to travel a great distance before encountering one. Many
were not even at the Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm,
and were all hidden. The demons abroad in the season of
massacre had mostly been weeded down as well.
The demons that were hidden could not escape Wu Yu’s Eyes
of Fire and Gold.
Of course, Wu Yu did not with them either.
He continued to head west. Before, his position had been
towards the coast, and as he headed west, there was a huge
patch of land, about three times the size of the Yan Huang
Ancient Region.
He did not move quickly, searching the world atop his
Somersault Cloud. He wanted to see the secrets of this world.
He used the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth to shrink
his body to the smallest.
Even for demons in the season of massacre, he would be hard
to spot.
Sometimes there were stronger ones who aggressed on him.
Wu Yu simply dodged, and they were shaken off.
"The more inland I go, the denser the spiritual qi gets. This
place is already a few times denser than the Immortal’s Capital.
Besides, the spiritual qi here is even more refined, and of a
higher quality. If it wasn’t the season of massacre, this place
would definitely be fertile ground for nurturing demon
immortals!"
If people could even attain immortality in the Jambu Realm,
this place could definitely raise more of them.
Besides, there were many cultivation resources hidden
underground, nestled in between the mountains. And also many
treasure troves.
There were many demons who fell in ferocious battles during
the season of massacre.
This was a more violent world than the Jambu Realm. The law
of the jungle held more sway here, and all the demons were
beasts in said jungle. They clawed their way up the hierarchy
with their Natural Mystiques, with no effort put into spirit
designs or dao techniques. Therefore, Wu Yu saw that the spirit
designs of this world were relatively simplistic. Compared to
this, the Jambu Realm looked like a civilized world, while this
was a barbaric anarchy.
Especially during the season of massacre. The demons killed
on sight, painting the ground in blood. If not for the fact that
demons were generally smaller here, the entire world would be
littered with demon corpses.
Wu Yu had seen quite a few demon corpses. Their bodies
resembled beasts. For example, a tiger demon’s body would not
exceed one zhang long, but it might actually be of demon king
caliber. Although its build was small, it was fairly well-packed.
A little like Wu Yu’s real body - it was not huge, but agile and
savage, and more terrifying compared to the bigger, ponderous
demons.
Within its corporeal form, each molecule was refined. Of
course, it was not as good as Wu Yu’s, where each one was a
buddha.
He continued west, following the spiritual qi, which continued
to grow denser. Wu Yu reached the top of a tall mountain,
which was in a long line of mountains. He was already very
high up, but when he looked up, there were still many more
mountains above. Each one, like the Clear Sky of Shushan,
reached up into the clouds.
As for the mountain he was on, even the most ordinary of trees
here had spiritual marks on them. Wu Yu marveled at this
place. It was like he had entered paradise.
Each breath was delicious and comfortable. He wanted to bring
Wu You and the others here. They would definitely improve
more quickly.
Wu Yu was shrouded in the mist. He felt like he was the only
one in the entire world. Even the demons out and about were a
rare sight.
"If it has reached the season of tranquility, there should
probably be many demons here. After all, this place is of great
help in making them stronger. There are veins of precious
treasures in these mountains."
His Eyes of Fire and Gold swept over a bonanza of immortal
essences and precious treasures, all with many spiritual marks.
Immortal essences grew in the wild plentifully, and Wu Yu
could not resist taking a few back to supplement his own
national treasury.

If not for the fact that he had so many treasures with him
already, he would have sent out his 10,000 clones to comb the
mountainside and scour this place clean.
"Truly a magical world!"
Perhaps because the season of massacre had been in reign for a
while, Wu Yu saw more decomposing demon corpses than
demons. He wondered how bounteous the Ancient Demon
Realm had been in the last season of tranquility.
These immortal essences had clearly grown in the last few
years.
Ahead, he saw the silhouettes of many tall mountains in the
mist. Besides the endless green underfoot, the sky was pure
white, and Wu Yu zoomed forward on his cloud. He passed
through places with even more spiritual qi, headed for the
places where the spiritual qi was of the highest quality. Like at
the Immortal’s Capital, these places would be the core of this
world.
Another dozen days passed. He lost count of how many
mountains he had passed. He was currently on the plains at a
very high altitude. He could see very few mountains taller than
his position now. And at this time, the environment had to be
about 10 times as good as the Immortal’s Capital!
Martial cultivators liked to occupy mountains because the
environment usually transformed here. Basking in the clouds,
Wu Yu felt particularly good.
Suddenly, he heard a bestial roar from far away in the
northwest. He listened closely and was sure he had heard it.
"I haven’t seen any demons in more than 10 days. And roars
here?"
He was looking exactly for such strange happenings in the
Ancient Demon Realm. Therefore he headed in that direction
with speed. As he neared, he realized that the voices were
growing louder and louder, and there were many of them. There
were all sorts of sounds - bestial roars, the screech of birds, and
a whole cacophony of other creatures, mixed into a noisy din.
"Are they all demons in the season of massacre? Gathered
together? Could they be organizing some large-scale
massacre?"
But Wu Yu could only hear the cries and roars, but no sounds
of fighting. It did not seem to be a large-scale massacre.
He increased his speed. The closer he got, the more thunderous
the voices were. There were probably thousands of demons,
and their voices sounded strong and powerful.
Finally, he reached a basin-like region on the top of a mountain.
Many mountain lakes had emerged here. While it was empty of
water, the bottom was flat land. When Wu Yu looked down, his
eyes widened and his jaw dropped.
Below were thousands of jade-green cages, whose walls were
completely sealed. They looked like jade-green ice, or perhaps
some sort of metal. In any case, they looked very solid, and one
could vaguely make out what was inside.
Inside each jade-green cage was a demon. These demons were
all rather huge, and very exotic. They all looked fairly savage.
From their eyes, it was clear that they were still in the season
of massacre, and being cooped up like this made them scream.
From the way it looked, they had been here for a long time.
These demons were evidently all of elite bloodlines, perhaps at
the demon king level. Many were even at the demon lord level,
and were comparable to the Black and Gold Termite Queen, the
Thousand-Eyed Demon Tree, the Eight Immortals Kunwu, and
other demons. For example, one demon had a silver eye that
reminded Wu Yu of the Golden Eye Ancient Demon.
There were also golden ants, chimera-like beasts with tiger
heads flanked by two eagle heads, a blue tree-turned-demon,
black fog, a single-horned white horse, a blood-red fox with a
dozen tails, and many more. They all looked feral, and restless.
As if they had sensed Wu Yu’s presence, they turned to his
direction as one, staring at him and howling.
"Why are so many demons trapped here?" Wu Yu was
astounded.
He looked over and saw that these were elite demons. Some
were even at the 10th tier of the Dao Querying Realm, and even
he would struggle to deal with them.
As he looked them over, he saw that there was a slender stone
extending out from the center of the basin. It was planted in the
ground and extended upwards. It looked a little like a stone
pillar, and also slightly crystal-like. There were some drawings
on the stone that attracted Wu Yu.
Wu Yu was too far away. He decided to venture closer for a
look.
When Wu Yu looked towards that rock, the vicious demons that
were trapped in the jade-green cages in the surroundings had
all seen him.
All of a sudden, they became more pumped up. They glowered
at Wu Yu with their blood-red eyes and constantly released
attacks and waved their claws in the direction where Wu Yu
was. However, they were still trapped in those cages.
Wu Yu made his way through the cages. There was a wide array
of demon species here, and this was an eye-opener for him.
"I believe they were able to tell that the season of massacre was
coming, or perhaps others predicted it. Therefore, they were
placed in these cages in advance. Thanks to this, they wouldn’t
be brutally killing one another. Once they reach the season of
tranquility, they can just break out of these cages."
Wu Yu felt like this was a great idea. Perhaps for them, it would
just be like a dream. After they woke up from it, they would be
in the season of tranquility.
After admiring the demons in the cages for a while, he was
close to that mysterious stone.
It was slender and reached into the sky. The center portion was
thicker, while the two ends were slimmer. It was firmly sunk
into the ground and immovable.
Wu Yu found it rather mysterious and could see the flickering
images on the crystal-like rock from afar. When he looked from
afar previously, the images were a little chaotic. This was
because the changes were too quick. Within a breath of time,
the images might have changed several times over.
Now that he was closer, he could get a clearer look. However,
the images looked a little outrageous.
"What is this?" Wu Yu was now standing just one zhang away
from the rock while carefully surveying it.
He could see the images on the rock constantly changing.
Within a breath of time, he could see stars and planets, vast blue
seas and a light blue forest. The leaves of those trees had a light
shade of blue and were extremely breathtaking.
"Are these images showing areas that are in the Ancient Demon
Realm?"
Stars and planets, vast seas, forest and barren lands. There were
different landscapes, and they were slightly different from the
Ancient Demon Realm that Wu Yu had seen.
For example, the stars and planets were too numerous.
However, Wu Yu hadn’t seen as many stars and planets in the
night sky of the Ancient Demon Realm.
"Or could this be the Ancient Demon Realm in the past and it
has changed greatly since then?"
This was what Wu Yu had thought.
All of a sudden, the images changed again and left Wu Yu’s
eyes wide open.
In the image, he saw a group of living creatures!
Those weren’t demons, but a group of people! They were most
likely martial cultivators, but they looked a little different. They
had deep facial features - the men were suave and the women
were alluring. Their dispositions were outstanding and every
single one of them had faint starlight glittering on their skin.
Their hair was especially glittering and beautiful. Their eyes
were dazzling like stars and Wu Yu could clearly see that there
wasn’t any distinction between the pupils and sclera in their
eyes. They were patches of dull blue with dots of starlight, as
though each eye was a miniature version of a beautiful, starry
sky.
The image flickered away and Wu Yu could see a giant beast
that resembled an elephant next. Its entire body was glowing in
starlight. More importantly, the eyes of the elephant had no
distinction of irises and sclera, just beautiful starry skies that
were one of a kind.
"There are human races in the Ancient Demon Realm too? And
a unique race that doesn’t exist in the Jambu Realm? The
images shown are distinctly different from the Ancient Demon
Realm. Or rather, the part of the Ancient Demon Realm that I
have searched is too small. Does a place like this really exist in
the Ancient Demon Realm? After all, the land area of the
Ancient Demon Realm is at least three times the size of the 19
continents in the Jambu Realm."
This was the only explanation that Wu Yu could come up with.
He continued to stay behind in hopes of getting an answer. He
was still curious about the images he had seen.
Although the thousand-odd elite demons were screaming and
howling behind him, Wu Yu wasn’t bothered. This was because
those demons couldn’t get out of their cages.
Wu Yu noticed that among these demons, flying and walking
beasts happened to be the minority. On the other hand, the tree
demons, who had a harder time becoming demons, were
plentiful. At this moment, they were smashing their cages
loudly with their numerous branches.
At least two-thirds of the demons were flower, grass, or tree
demons. All plants could become demons. In a forest, and
especially so for where Wu Yu was, plants were everywhere.
Under the nourishment of spiritual qi, it was to be expected that
they could gain sentience and become demons.
When he was approaching this place, Wu Yu had encountered
lots of tree demons too, and they were adept in camouflage.
Nonetheless, those that weren’t even at the Primordial Spirit
Transformation Realm could be easily seen through by Wu Yu
with a single glance.
Thousand-year-old trees were common.
This was the peak of a very tall mountain. If it wasn’t for the
fact that the spiritual qi here was so dense that it looked like
fog, the place would be green when one looked across, instead
of the faint blue forests and trees that were shown in the images
on the rock.
Wu Yu was about to get closer to understand when he suddenly
felt an unreserved murderous intent!
Those trapped demons were halted no matter how they growled
and violently smashed against their cages. However, the killing
intent Wu Yu felt now was directed at him. It was easy to
encounter something like this in the Ancient Demon Realm,
and this was proof that he was being targeted by demons who
were affected by the season of massacre.
At the same instant, he spotted a special demon. The demon
was on the other side of the rock. Wu Yu tilted his body slightly
and could see a golden figure in the forest on the other end. The
golden figure showed up suddenly and revealed its entire self.
Wu Yu was stunned by the sight in front of him. It was blood
red and its body was largely covered in a network of red veins.
"Golden Eye Ancient Demon?"
Wu Yu was rather astounded.
This was because the demon’s body was an eyeball. A layer of
gold resembling steel armor had it covered, only revealing the
pupil and sclera, which were similar to those of a human.
Overall, it looked like a golden sphere.
It was the season of massacre currently and therefore its pupils
and sclera were replaced by the signature blood-red color of the
season of massacre.
Therefore, what Wu Yu was seeing was a blood-red pupil
demon covered in golden metal armor. It looked the same as
the Golden Eye Ancient Demon that Wu Yu had seen in the
Heavenly Demon Imperial Residence. It was most likely just a
normal Golden Eye Ancient Demon, but definitely not the same
as the master of the Heavenly Demon Imperial Residence.
As for why it wasn’t trapped in the cages, Wu Yu had no idea.

Nonetheless, in the first exchange of glances, Wu Yu could

clearly sense that the Golden Eye Ancient Demon was stronger
than all the demons that Wu Yu had seen in the Ancient Demon
Realm thus far. Moreover, it was also unbelievably strong. Wu
Yu remembered that the Golden Eye Ancient Demon
specialized in illusions. The Full Moon of Nanshan wasn’t with
him right now. Therefore, if it wanted to kill him, things would
get ugly.
Regardless, Wu Yu was significantly stronger, so there was
nothing he would have to worry about. Even if he couldn’t win,
he could still escape. The Golden Eye Ancient Demon wouldn’t
be able to keep up with him.
At this point, the Golden Eye Ancient Demon had locked its
sights on him.
The blood-red eye was frightening.
Those trapped demons in the cages were screaming and
growling at it, clearly showing that their desire to kill it was
even stronger than what they had against Wu Yu. Perhaps to
them, the Golden Eye Ancient Demon was more powerful and
worthy of them to rip apart.
To play it safe, Wu Yu sent his Heaven Devouring Avatar to
deal with it, while his main body tried to keep a clear state of
mind, preventing himself from sinking into the illusions of his
opponent. His two bodies were connected, but each had its own
sentience. Therefore, he was great in countering illusion
techniques.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar was holding the Nine-Starred
Dragon’s Well in one hand, the Atlas Pagoda in the other, and
had the Jambu Realm Scroll coiled around him. He darted
towards the Golden Eye Ancient Demon, while Wu Yu’s main
body shifted to a faraway spot instantly to prevent himself from
plunging into the illusion range of the Golden Eye Ancient
Demon.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar had defeated the Golden
Mystical Dragon previously.
Wu Yu was still confident in the strength of the Heaven
Devouring Avatar now. It was especially so after considering
the huge room of improvement available to the Heaven
Devouring Avatar.
Over this period, Wu Yu could sense the changes to the Heaven
Devouring Avatar. It was constantly growing stronger, and Wu
Yu vaguely felt like a material change was close. Currently, Wu
Yu felt like the Heaven Devouring Avatar was just in the infant
stage. Perhaps it hadn’t even learned how to walk. In some
time, he would likely reach the stage of a walking child.
This was Wu Yu’s estimation.
The Heaven Devouring Evil Lord that had stirred waves in this
world and required the heavenly soldiers and generals to handle
in the past would never be that simple.
When the Heaven Devouring Avatar was clashing with the
Golden Eye Ancient Demon, Wu Yu wanted to continue
watching the rock. Just as he was about to relax, he was
surprised to feel murderous intent creeping up on him again.
However, it wasn’t from opposite of him this time, it was from
behind him. He turned around and was surprised to see a demon
that had gotten so close to him without him noticing.
This demon looked a little strange.
To put it simply, it looked like a tree made of flowing mercury.
Its body, including the roots, trunk, branches, and leaves, were
made of liquid-state mercury. It was constantly shapeshifting
but still maintained the frame of a tree.
Its entire body was silver, with the exception of the branches,
where blood-red eyes could be seen. Wu Yu could see a total
of nine blood-red eyes stacking irregularly together. These eyes
were looking in different directions, possibly giving it vision
over all directions.
What kind of demon was this? Should it be classified as a
metallic organism or a plant? Wu Yu didn’t know.
However, it was trained upon him.
If a unique demon had the guts to show itself here, it naturally
had an exceptionally high cultivation level. Most likely, it was
at the ninth tier of the Dao Querying Realm, or even the 10th
tier. At this point, it had a chance of becoming a demon
immortal. Therefore, Wu Yu didn’t even dare to think of
belittling it. On the other side, his Heaven Devouring Avatar
had clashed with the Golden Eye Ancient Demon. The first
impression was that the Golden Eye Ancient Demon would be
harder to deal with than the Golden Mystical Dragon. This was
because its illusions were everywhere. The presence of Wu
Yu’s main body could help his Heaven Devouring Avatar
maintain a clear state of mind.
At this moment, the Mercury Tree demon was extending its
branches towards Wu Yu.
"You came at the right moment. I still haven’t tried out the
power of these seraphic dao treasures."
Wu Yu did not frown upon meeting a powerful opponent.
Instead, he became very keen to take his opponent on. He had
a strong desire to fight, and after a strong opponent had
appeared, it made him very excited.
To be honest, he had not even gotten the chance to try out the
more average Offensive Spirit Designs of the Stellar Universe
Dragon Boots and the Five-Colored Dragon Crown, let alone
the top powerful Offensive Spirit Designs of the Jambu Sky
Pillar and the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia.
Of course, it was just that Wu Yu had not tried these Offensive
Spirit Designs against an actual opponent. When he was
studying them, he emerged from the Temple of Heart and Spirit
often to try these spirit designs out in an open space and get a
gauge of their powers.
At this moment, when his Heaven Devouring Avatar was
engaged in combat, the Mercury Tree had transformed and
started to edge towards Wu Yu. You could imagine how
dangerous it would be to let such a strange demon come close,
so Wu Yu responded immediately.
He reacted quickly.
Through his past training in martial arts, he had built up a solid
foundation in weapons and boxing techniques. Of course,
experts in martial arts would also be proficient in kicking
techniques because kicking techniques were much more
forceful and powerful.
To effectively use the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots’s power,
one would need a certain mastery of kicking techniques.
At this moment, Wu Yu suddenly jumped up from the ground
and kicked in mid-air. On his feet, the black dragon boots
exploded with extremely bright starlight. Its spirit designs
started to activate and combined perfectly with Wu Yu’s
physical strength and Violet Kingdom Primordial Energy. With
this powerful combination, the dragon boots then erupted with
fairly terrifying strength.
"3,000 Star Clouds Decimation Design!"
It was, after all, a seraphic dao treasure with 930,000 spirit
designs. While greatly increasing Wu Yu’s speed, this
Offensive Spirit Design also packed a very fierce offensive
ability. As soon as Wu Yu made that kick, it was as though the
whole battlefield had turned into a starry night sky. When the
spirit design exploded powerfully, 3,000 galaxies and endless
stars burst out from within the seraphic dao treasure. This
powerful attack rained down and engulfed the Mercury Tree in
an instant. The power of the endless stars bombarded the
Mercury Tree. It was just like having a Galaxy Beast tearing
through its body. Upon receiving the strong impact of the spirit
design’s attack, the Mercury Tree was blasted into the sky. Its
screams rang throughout the sky!
"This is so powerful!"
These seraphic dao treasures made Wu Yu very excited. He had
been in the Floating Dreams Pagoda for a year and had not
battled in a long time. After trying out the strong attack power
of the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots, Wu Yu did not stop.
Instead, he made his next move immediately. The Five-Colored
Dragon Crown on his head made its appearance. In an instant,
the very scary aura of an emperor swept through the heavens
and earth. Wu Yu had become extremely powerful,
magnificent, and domineering!
"Five Affinities Dragons of Earth Sky Smashing Design!"
The Five-Colored Dragon Crown was just a little more
powerful than the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots. When the
Five Affinities Dragons of Earth Sky Smashing Design
erupted, the Mercury Tree had not yet escaped from Wu Yu’s
previous spirit design. It was immediately surrounded by five
worlds made from the affinities of metal, wood, water, fire, and
earth. These five worlds were namely the world of metal, world
of forest, world of sea, world of flames, and world of earth. The
Mercury Tree was trapped in the center. Suddenly, huge beasts
rushed out of these five worlds. These five earthly dragons
wound around and tore the Mercury Tree apart. The five forces:
the sharpness of metal, which cut and tore; the extraction
powers of wood, which absorbed and devoured; the
suppressive powers of floods, which crashed forcefully; the
raging power of flames, which burned fiercely; and the
almighty earth, which engulfed and buried had all bombarded
the Mercury Tree. These were not only physical attacks, but
also spiritual attacks.
"Spirit Chaser Art!"
After exerting the spirit designs, Wu Yu added another move:
the Spirit Chaser Art! The Mercury Tree was still quite strong.
At this point, it was struggling to escape from the two spirit
designs. However, when Wu Yu’s Spirit Chaser Art descended
upon it and hit it fiercely, the Mercury Tree instantly entered
into a state of confusion. The two spirit designs, with the power
of the stars and five affinities, forced the Mercury Tree to
crumble to the ground. It was grievously wounded. In the end,
Wu Yu chose not to kill the Mercury Tree but watched as it
escaped in panic. He took pity on it as it was, after all, just a
pitiful demon affected by the season of massacre.
Although the demons had lost all sense of rationality during the
season of massacre, the Mercury Tree had retained its instinct
and escaped instead of foolishly persisting in this losing fight
against Wu Yu. It disappeared very quickly, escaping through
the forest. Soon, it was out of sight.
"Too bad, I haven’t had enough fun. The Saintly Dragon
Golden Robe, the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, and the Jambu
Sky Pillar have not been used yet." Wu Yu grinned.
On the other side, the Heaven Devouring Avatar did not let the
Golden Eye Ancient Demon succeed in using its illusion
techniques. The Golden Eye Ancient Demon was weak without
its illusion techniques. Wu Yu had used the Atlas Pagoda on it.
The Atlas Field’s suppressive powers were strong.
Additionally, the spirit designs on the Jambu Realm Scroll
could defend against illusion techniques. The Golden Eye
Ancient Demon stood no chance of winning the fight at all. The
Heaven Devouring Avatar fought fiercely with his Nine-
Starred Dragon’s Well. Without having to use its full power,
the Heaven Devouring Avatar had almost killed the Golden Eye
Ancient Demon. Hence, Wu Yu relaxed his guard slightly. In
that moment, the Golden Eye Ancient Demon also escaped.
Actually, this was an easy fight. Wu Yu had overcome the
danger effortlessly.
It was not that the Golden Eye Ancient Demon was weak, it
was just that Wu Yu, with the armor and weapons of the
Ancient Emperor, was too strong. This was especially true for
Wu Yu’s real body.
While Wu Yu had earned the Jambu Sky Pillar himself, that
was also from the Yan Huang Ancient Country’s treasury.
Now, in the Ancient Demon Realm, Wu Yu was no longer
affected by the Jambu Realm. Hence, at this moment, he
thought that he might have misunderstood the Ancient
Emperor. After all, he had his bias and fear towards the Ancient
Emperor before he had met him.
At this moment, the two elite demons had escaped with heavy
injuries. Wu Yu merged his bodies into one again and prepared
to continue his exploration of the rock.
Unexpectedly, he realized that the trapped demons surrounding
him had not calmed down. In fact, they had become even more
restless and violent. They roared at Wu Yu. Of course, they
seemed to be in a panic too and had started to cower and hide.
They whined fearfully.
"Why?"
Wu Yu had just voiced his puzzlement when in the next instant,
he was hit by a wave of fear. Just beneath his feet, he could
sense something horrifyingly scary. Wu Yu could say with
certainty that at the first instant that he had sensed the being
hiding underground, he knew that this was definitely not an
aura from the mortal world. Only immortals, demon immortals,
or ghostly immortals could have such an aura. He could tell that
he was in grave danger after sensing such an aura.
Instinctively, he escaped!
There were demon immortals in the Ancient Demon Realm. He
could not simply act as he pleased.
At this moment, the Somersault Cloud had integrated with him.
He used the second tier and, with a leap, Wu Yu headed
towards the sky. He was going to escape, but he still wanted to
have a look at what had scared him so much.
"It must be the battle that awakened this being from its deep
slumber underground!"
He appeared on the horizon instantly. The entire crater was
exposed before his eyes. This crater seemed to be a dried-up
lake on the tallest peak. Those cages seemed so minuscule from
high up. However, at this moment, Wu Yu saw countless vines
sprouting out from underground, covering the cracked ground
of the crater. It had become overrun with countless vines. Wu
Yu could still see two huge eyes staring up from the vine-
covered ground. Each eye was over 100 zhang wide. They were
so large that they occupied the entire crater. One eye was
normal-looking, while the other was blood red in color!
"What is that? A demon immortal?" Wu Yu was shocked.
He could sense that the huge creature lurking underground had
targeted him. Its blood-red eye was wild and it did not look at
Wu Yu. However, its other eye glared at Wu Yu. The eye that
was fixed on Wu Yu had a large, pitch-black pupil. The white
area of that eye was minimal, hence the whole eye seemed to
be pitch black.

This pair of eyes was enclosed by countless vines. These vines

sprouted out of the ground very quickly and had actually started
to stretch out towards Wu Yu.
Wu Yu had already seen the huge beast. He had no desire to die
in the Ancient Demon Realm. Hence, he quickly used the
Somersault Cloud continuously to leap out of this huge beast’s
range. After running for about seven minutes, he realized that
there was no more movement behind him.
It was no surprise that even immortals could not catch him
when he used the Somersault Cloud. Now the entire world had
calmed down and was at peace. He did not need to escape any
further.
"What was that?" Wu Yu was still thinking about that beast.
"If I’m not wrong, that was a demon immortal," Ming Long
said.
"A demon immortal guarding that weird rock? And the other
demons are its underlings? Then it is no wonder that there are
so many tree demons. So, this demon immortal must have
trapped its underlings during the season of tranquility. This
way, they will still be alive after the season of massacre."
"That should be the case."
"If that is a demon immortal, then what is that rock? What do
those drawings inside mean?" Wu Yu could still remember that
there were humans and huge beasts inside the rock. Those
humans and beasts had dark, glittery eyes that looked like a
star-filled sky.
"I don’t know about that. Old Mother is not some know-it-all."
Ming Long pouted.
"What are you doing?" She had just spoken when she realized
that Wu Yu was actually heading back to the rock.
Wu Yu said, "I was too careless just now and exposed myself.
That is why I alarmed those two demons. Our battle then
awakened that demon immortal. I saw that only one of that
demon immortal’s eyes was awake. My guess is that it can still
maintain some control of itself, but it has to be in hibernation.
If it has fallen asleep again, and I’m more careful, then I might
be able to learn the secret behind that rock. If I fail, I will just
escape again."
This was his guess. He was confident that his guess was close
to the mark.
"That’s too risky. What if that demon immortal is just
pretending to be asleep to lure you there?" Ming Long asked.
Wu Yu laughed. "Well, then I can’t do anything about that. It
depends on my luck. Don’t worry, I will observe whether it is
truly in a deep slumber."
"Go ahead. Anyway, the Ancient Demon Realm is quite boring.
It will be interesting to uncover some of this world’s secrets."
Ming Long had always enjoyed watching chaos erupt.
Wu Yu had survived through so many dangers in the Jambu
Realm. He would also pull through any danger in the Ancient
Demon Realm.
He used the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth to
transform his body to the smallest size. In this size, he was
relatively well hidden. The Saintly Dragon Golden Robe had
some concealment effect too. Wu Yu hid between the gigantic
trees like an insignificant ant in this gigantic world. It would be
hard to detect him. He quietly moved forward towards the rock.
As he crept nearer and looked down, he realized that the area
around the rock was now quiet and calm. The cracks in the
ground seemed to have been repaired and those demons were
still screaming loudly. However, they were no longer
screaming in fear.
Did this mean that the demon immortal had truly sunk back into
its deep slumber?
Although the demon immortal had returned to slumber, Wu Yu
still waited for half a day.
For safety reasons.
After half a day, it was still in its original state, so he made his
move. After all, it was late at night, and the demons could not
see him easily. A bit of natural camouflage.
He very quickly shrank himself, using both the Swift Art and
the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots to speed him over to the
rock.
At night, the stone shone like a star in the sky, emitting a faint,
blue light that was magical and pretty. The pictures on it
sparkled brightly as well. Although the pictures changed
quickly, they had time to register. In a short time, Wu Yu saw
the human tribe with stars in their eyes, as well as many other
beasts that were the same. It was just like in the Ancient Demon
Realm, where the demons’ eyes during the season of massacre
were all blood-red.
Wu Yu was drawn irresistibly towards the stone. When he
reached it, he absentmindedly reached out with a hand to touch
the stone.
His entire body jolted!
He felt like he had been sucked into the stone!
In a flash, the clear pictures were no longer dancing before Wu
Yu, they were now a clear reality.
Wu Yu knew deep down that his body had not moved. He was
still where he was. But he felt like he had entered a new world!
An unknown world. His instincts told him that this new world
might not be the Ancient Demon Realm!
Of course, it was definitely not the Jambu Realm either.
He was in the sky of this world.
The scene made Wu Yu feel like when he had first encountered
the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm, and looked into the
Ancient Demon Realm. He knew that the Ancient Demon
Realm was shaped like a tai chi symbol![1]
Beneath his feet was a small patch of land, perhaps only five
times the size of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent. It was not
as large as the Yan Huang Ancient Region, and far from the
landmass of the Ancient Demon Realm.
This piece of land was shaped like a gourd, thicker on both ends
with a slender middle. One end was roughly a third larger than
the other.
All around it was sea. The sea water was the deep blue of a
night sky, and the sea itself seemed to shimmer like the night
sky, as though there were countless stars and jewels resting on
the seabed.
But it was not actually the sea that was changing, but the sky!
Wu Yu lifted his head and was stunned. The starry sky was just
too beautiful. The entire sky was clear and cloudless, and
decorated with countless lustrous stars. Some were shining
brightly, while others were dim. There were color differences
as well. Some shone with a pale green light, while others had a
pinkish hue to them. Some were light yellow. It was a display
of glittering, rainbow diamonds that was incredibly beautiful.
Besides the sky, there was also the moon. The moonlight did
not overshadow the light of the stars, but instead enhanced their
brilliance. And what shocked Wu Yu was that there were
actually four moons in the sky!
Some were bigger than others, because they were closer. There
were slight differences in color, ranging from orange-yellow to
light blue. The largest one appeared to be three chi[2] in
diameter, much larger than the moon of the Jambu Realm.
This sky was proof enough that this world was not the Jambu
Realm, and not the Ancient Demon Realm either. It was a
different world.
He had yet to react, when the scene changed again. He seemed
to have been dragged into the ground by some almighty power.
The trees, mountains, and lakes sped past. The leaves were
blue, shimmering with starlight, and then he saw many castles,
buildings, and sects. This was a system similar to the Jambu
Realm. Of course, Wu Yu also saw many humans who seemed
to have stars for eyes. There were especially many of them, and
every human seemed to be this way.
Besides the humans, there were also demons, whose fur
gleamed. They were also ringed with starlight. Because there
were many different stars, the hue of the demons differed as
well. But, just like the humans, the demons’ eyes also shone
like stars.
Next, Wu Yu saw many scenes, and could even hear them
speak.
In some scenes, they were cultivating, a few people sitting on
very high places, facing their five hearts towards the sky. It
seemed like they were communing with the stars, and one could
see them building their bodies and strength in starlight. He saw
many scenes of cultivation, all featuring the stars. [3]
"Could the cultivation of this world be somehow linked to the
stars?"
Wu Yu guessed.
He had even seen the demons absorbing starlight as they
cultivated. The trees absorbed starlight and became demons. In
this world, the phrase “spiritual qi” was not used. Instead,
“stellar glint” was heard often.
"Stellar Realm, Stellar Tribe, Stellar beasts...."
Amidst the fractured snippets of conversation, Wu Yu could
hear these important phrases, but he could not make out the rest.
But just these few words alone made Wu Yu sure that this was
a different world! And not the Ancient Demon Realm or the
Jambu Realm.
Why were scenes of the Stellar Realm being played on this
stone?
He briefly flew over this world and then sensed a slight tremor
that brought him back to Ancient Demon Realm immediately.
He was still at his original spot, except his consciousness had
gone to the other world.
"What?" He realized that the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm in his Sumeru Pouch was shaking slightly, and glowing
with what looked like starlight. This made Wu Yu wonder if
the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm was connected with
this stone.
Could it engineer other changes?
He had much to think about.
Suddenly, a ghostly sound came by his ear. Affectionate, sweet,
and captivating, like the husky tones of a young girl just waking
from sleep. She said, "You have a key to go to this world? Give
it to me, quick...."
Wu Yu was startled out of his own skin, his hand jerking away
from the stone. When he turned back, he saw a breathtakingly
beautiful girl. Her beauty set his heart thumping. Her long,
black hair cascaded like a waterfall and her jet-black eyes and
nubile body were out of this world. She was a masterpiece, and
her eyes made one lose one’s breath. Her lips were a dark-red,
but still very sexy.
More importantly, the girl was completely naked. Her skin was
as smooth and unblemished as milk, and exposed to all to see.
As he looked at her, Wu Yu’s heart felt like it was about to pop
out of his chest.

But that was just for a moment.

Because in the next, he saw that the girl was not standing
barefoot on the ground. Beneath those plump thighs, her calves
were encircled with tendrils that shifted into thorny vines
reaching into the ground!
This naked babe had "grown" from the vines! Wu Yu
immediately guessed that this was probably a demon immortal
from the past! As for how she could create the guise of a human
in a world without any, Wu Yu had no idea.
"Quick, give me the key...." Her expression was enchanting, her
voice hypnotic. She seemed to drift towards Wu Yu dreamily,
as though just roused from sleep.
Wu Yu’s scalp was prickling. He looked into her eyes, black as
the abyss. He felt like something was strange, but the danger he
sensed galvanized him into action. He quickly used the
prepared Somersault Cloud and flipped. In a flash, he was far
away from the girl!
Looking back, he saw her at her original position. She turned
immediately to lock on to Wu Yu’s position.
Wu Yu suddenly realized that the trapped demons were not
howling anymore. They had calmed down and were all looking
at Wu Yu. He saw that lucidity had returned to their eyes, the
bloodlust fading. And the cages around them had dissolved like
liquid.
"The... season of massacre is over?" Wu Yu had to think so.
The demons were all looking at Wu Yu with awareness. They
checked their own bodies and then turned deferentially to the
girl. She was a demon immortal!
Bang, bang, bang!
At this moment, the ground shook, cracking with fissures
everywhere. Wu Yu again saw the tendrils rise, covered in
thorns. He could also see many dark red roses erupting from
beneath the ground, surrounding the girl. The wine-red roses
were dripping blood, and the girl was seated in the middle. She
was looking wide-eyed at Wu Yu, and said again, "Don’t leave,
okay? I really need that key. I want to go to other worlds...."
Those words were eerily chilling.
As she spoke, the ground continued to crack. More vines shot
out, joining the black roses until they formed a complete rose
tree with only one flower.
But Wu Yu saw the huge pair of eyes that he had seen before.
They were much deeper and more powerful than the girl’s
smoky eyes.
The ground continued to quake and more thorny tendrils
appeared. It dawned on Wu Yu that the demon immortal’s body
was not just that size.
The ground beneath Wu Yu’s feet was shaking.
A tendril shot out.
One vine from the roses by the stone had retracted, and a new
flower was growing by Wu Yu’s foot. It bloomed, and the
divine beauty appeared within. She said coyly to Wu Yu,
"Don’t leave, I want the key. It’s very important to me...."
Surrounded by the wine-red roses, the girl was breathtakingly
beautiful, sending strong spikes through one’s heart. And her
forlorn and pitiful manner incited pity and made one want to
protect her.
But Wu Yu saw that her calf was joined to the vines and sensed
that this girl was not the demon immortal’s real body. She was
but a part of it, and the real body was the immense rose tree
growing on the ground. It was the countless vines, and it was
the huge pair of eyes.
This was a demon immortal. As the other demons successfully
left their prisons, they came charging in Wu Yu’s direction.
Wu Yu did not dare to linger. Although this girl in the roses
looked vulnerable and pitiful, the eyes of the demon immortal
chilled his blood.
He continued to flee with the Somersault Cloud and soon drew
very far away.
He could no longer see the huge demon immortal from this
position, but he could see that the mountains in the distance
continued to shudder, and huge vines were bursting forth from
them.
He was just about to continue fleeing when the ground again
shuddered beneath his feet. More vines appeared beneath his
feet and then a wine-red rose bloomed from it. When it opened,
the beautiful woman appeared again. She looked forlornly at
Wu Yu, pleading, "Can you not go? I will not hurt you. I just
want the key to go to other worlds. I don’t want to remain in
this world anymore."
Her body was that huge. He was already very far away, but
there were still tendrils underground here.
However, she was very far from her main body now, and Wu
Yu was not as worried. He asked, "You mean that I have a key
which can allow one to pass through that stone to the Stellar
Realm? I can enter the Stellar Realm at any time?"
The girl nodded eagerly. She was pleased that Wu Yu was
finally speaking to her. "Yes, Big Brother. You have it. I sensed
it. You almost opened it. It is the Gateway to the Stellar Realm,
not just any stone."
Gateway to the Stellar Realm!
Very shocking.
In the Jambu Realm, he had obtained the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm. And now he was here, and the demon
immortal had a Gateway to the Stellar Realm. So there were
other worlds, like the Stellar Realm. Who would have known
that reality was so huge?
And this beautiful girl had called him “Big Brother.” That
endearment warmed him down to the bones.
It reminded him of another demon, back when he had just
begun his journey of cultivation.
She was called Ninth Spirit. She was a fox demon.
Sometimes, she was lively and quick. Sometimes, she was
cunning and conniving. Sometimes, she was seductive and
sultry. Sometimes, she was youthful and adorable. Back then,
Wu Yu was completely in her thrall. His soul had been hers to
toy with, and he had almost lost his life.
For him, demons were every bit the legend, able to deceive and
compel people. Especially fox demons.
This woman’s countenance might appeal to one’s sense of pity,
but it was simply a psychological intrusion.
One endearment of “big brother” and then your heart was a
horse for her to ride.
Wu Yu had his wits about him, and he knew how terrifying this
thing was. Therefore, he calmly asked, "Why do you not want
to remain in this world, and go to the Stellar Realm? Isn’t this
a pretty good place?"
He wanted to know.
"This place has the season of massacre. Every season of
massacre, they do much harm to each other, and many die. I’m
tired of it. There is no chance to be better here. I want to avoid
the season of massacre, go to other worlds...." She looked as
though she had been through a lot. Tears brimmed at the edges
of her eyes.
Wu Yu understood. So that was how it was.
But he could not fully believe the demon immortal, because of
what she was. She had unlimited life and would definitely not
be the innocent poise that she was showing him. Perhaps this
was but her way of seducing Wu Yu. If Wu Yu had been in his
Immortal Ape form, perhaps the form in the roses would not be
a beauty, but a mother ape. Ultimately, it was a form to attract
Wu Yu and elicit his sympathy.
Steel crept into his gaze. He said, "Demon immortal, you need
not seduce me with such techniques. Regarding the Gateway to
the Stellar Realm, I did not know about it. Perhaps I have the
key you speak of, but I don’t know you at all. Of course, I have
no enmity towards you. I think we need not be too hasty. The
season of tranquility seems to have just begun, and I have
plenty of time to get to know you. If there is truly a chance for
cooperation, I will look for you. Farewell."
He spoke these words very formally.
But the demon immortal replied quickly, seemingly hurt. "Big
Brother, I did not seduce you. You malign me. I wouldn’t hurt
you...."
While it looked like her natural character, Wu Yu had looked
clearly into the eyes amongst the rose brambles before. He
knew that they were rather cold, and not at all innocent. Wu Yu
was willing to believe that those were the real eyes and that the
rose tree was the real body.
Therefore, he did not dare to delve in too deeply. He knew too
little, and was prone to being taken advantage of. Besides, he
was not bent on going to the Stellar Realm. Therefore, he again
used the Somersault Cloud. This time, Wu Yu went as far as he
could, flipping many, many times back towards the Temple of
Heart and Spirit. Finally, he stopped, quite sure that he had
shaken off that strange demon immortal.
He breathed on in relief.
"What kind of ghost was that? Strange as all hell." In his mind,
the picture of the pitiful girl lingered.
"Have you gone too long without doing those embarrassing
things? Your heart was all fluttery after seeing someone
naked," Ming Long teased him.
"Don’t talk blindly. Screw off." This woman was not at all
ladylike, speaking in a vulgar manner.
"Better go consummate things with your little female dragon
quickly. If she runs away, you’ll be the fool." Ming Long
chuckled.
"Stop talking rubbish. Seems like the season of tranquility has
begun. I have to find a demon to confirm things." Wu Yu had
no time to squabble with her. He continued on, looking around
as he went. It did seem like the season of tranquility was upon
them.
The little demons had seen that the adult demons had reverted
back to clear eyes, and they knew that the season of tranquility
was upon them. Therefore, they all scampered out from hiding.
The good days were here, and they were exuberant.
Therefore, he spotted many young demons celebrating and
crying along the way. Some relatives could finally meet,
hugging each other and howling. Even Ming Long was
touched, and she remarked that they were too pitiful.
Wu Yu could sense that the entire world was in celebration
because the season of tranquility had arrived. A pity that many
were also heartbroken, as they had come out to learn that their
friends and family had perished.
Perhaps 90% of the entire Ancient Demon Realm had died in
the season of massacre. The entire world had suffered a great
loss, and corpses were everywhere. The survivors were very
lucky. Many of the demons were both delighted and sad,
especially many of those who had reached the Primordial Spirit
Transformation Realm. They had been affected by the season
of massacre, and many had died. They would not seek self-
preservation, but sought to kill.
This world was a tragic mess of a battlefield, but it had finally
ended. All of the cheering was tinged with sadness.
Wu Yu could feel it as well.
"How did the season of massacre come about? It seems like a
curse. A curse on the entire world."

That was what Wu Yu thought.

He searched, and before too long, he found a demon who was
at the Dao Querying Realm. This was a snow-white, spotted
deer. His coat shone like crystals, and he was lucky to have
survived the season of massacre. However, he was covered in
wounds.
"Fixed Body Art." He had not used the Fixed Body Art in a
long time now, but it was still useful. The spotted deer was
immobilized. And then Wu Yu used the Assimilation
Technique of Dao and Soul to control him after paralyzing him.
Wu Yu wanted to investigate through the indigenous demons.
He would ask them about this world. The more powerful the
demon, the more they would know.
After establishing control, Wu Yu began his questioning.
"The season of massacre is over, and the season of tranquility
is here. Correct?"
"Yes. Quite surprising. It was a little early."
"How does it feel?"
"Agony. All the friends I knew are dead. Not a single one left."
A tragedy indeed.
Wu Yu went straight to the heart of the topic. "Why is there a
season of massacre?"
"I don’t know. It was already around when I was young. No
one knows."
"Can one go to other worlds from the Ancient Demon Realm?"
"What do you mean? I don’t get it. What other worlds?"
He did not know about other worlds.
"Do you know about the Gateway to the Stellar Realm?"
He shook his head.
"There is a demon immortal, she has many tendrils and wine-
red roses. Roughly in that direction. Who is she?" Wu Yu
asked.
"That’s the Rose Demon Queen. She’s one of the eight great
demon immortals. She’s very powerful and scary indeed. A
nightmare."
"She had a stone with her, and it had pictures. Do you know
what it is?"
The little deer replied, "I know. It’s the Ancient Demon Stone.
I don’t know what it does, but it seems like every demon
immortal has one. Of course, I only heard that. I can’t be sure.
Perhaps they don’t, or perhaps it’s in other places as well."
Ancient Demon Stone? This sounded different from what the
Rose Demon Queen had said. But Wu Yu could be sure that the
Rose Demon Queen’s Gateway to the Stellar Realm was the
real deal.
"Could it be that every demon immortal has the Gateway to the
Stellar Realm, but has no key? Therefore, they can’t leave
here?" Wu Yu guessed.
The little deer definitely would not know. Wu Yu continued
asking, "What kind of entities are these eight demon
immortals? Where are they, roughly? Take your time and tell
me everything. Start with the Rose Demon Queen."
Although what the snow-white deer knew was limited, he still
could provide common knowledge that was known to most
demons.
For example, the rough descriptions of the eight great demon
immortals in the Ancient Demon Realm.
"The Rose Demon Queen is the leader of all tree demons. She
has been around for a long time and her body extends thousands
of kilometers underground. It is said that her body runs all over
the Cloud Piercing Mountain Range. The Rose Demon Queen
has always kept a low profile, and all the tree demons have
chosen to follow her. Among the eight great demon immortals,
the Rose Demon Queen isn’t considered strong. Rather, she’s
one of the weaker demon immortals."
The area where the spiritual qi was alarmingly dense and where
Wu Yu was previously was the Cloud Piercing Mountain
Range.
Under the guidance of Wu Yu, the snow-white deer continued
explaining, "The number of demons in the sea region and on
land is rather balanced. They both have four demon immortals
from each side, and they are all from different factions. On
land, other than the Rose Demon Queen, who rules over the tree
tribe, each of the other three demon immortals have absolute
authority among walking beasts, flying birds, and insect
demons.
"Among them, the demon immortal that rules over walking
beasts isn’t a walking beast, flying bird, or insect. He is
terrifyingly formidable and has the loudest speaking rights in
this world. He is the Immortal Jiuying, and his true form has
the bloodline of a species known as Jiuying. It looks like a
mystical dragon and has a huge body, iron-like wings, and,
more importantly, nine heads with nine negative and dark
affinities. As the owner of the largest beast region in this world,
he’s definitely the ruler. In fact, he defeated the initial beast
demon immortal before becoming the new ruler. The previous
beast demon immortal was an Eight Immortals Kunwu beast."
Jiuying? Eight Immortals Kunwu?
It seemed like the elite bloodlines found in Jambu Realm could
also be found in the Ancient Demon Realm. It was especially
so for the Jiuying, which couldn’t even be found on the Yan
Huang Ancient Region and only two lived on the Dong Sheng
Divine Continent. Wu Yu had not expected a Jiuying, which he
thought was an incredible bloodline, to become a demon
immortal in the Ancient Demon Realm!
"It seems like I should be visiting the Dong Sheng Divine
Continent to bring Jiu Ying over. There’s more room for him
to grow in this place." After which, Wu Yu turned to the snow-
white deer to verify the directions to find the Immortal Jiuying.
The snow-white deer was also a demon species under the
Immortal Jiuying.
After which, the deer explained the next immortal. "Rocs are
rather powerful after they become demons and can come and
go without leaving a trace. More importantly, there are lots of
them. South-east from here, there’s a sea of blood. The Crimson
Blood Roc Demon is the demon immortal that rules that region.
His true form was a red roc that one could hardly see in 10,000
years and he is adept in various mystiques. Over the years, there
were good seedlings that had the potential to become demon
immortals within the bird species. However, they were all
killed by the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. You may have
noticed that each species only has one demon immortal. This
isn’t a coincidence - they don’t want other demon immortals
that could affect their standings to appear."
Wu Yu finally understood why the tree tribe, walking beasts,
flying birds, and insects only had one demon immortal each.
Rose Demon Queen, Crimson Blood Roc Demon, Immortal
Jiuying...
"The last demon immortal that rules over the insect demons is
called Immortal Locust. His true form is a terrorizing locust,
and it is said that he possesses countless clones. The insect
demon tribe has the largest number and is spread across the
land. They are even in the sky and underground. Therefore, the
other three tribes wouldn’t dare to step into the territory of the
Immortal Locust. Some of the insects are just the size of the
head of a needle and can dive into their flesh. It’s impossible to
guard against them, and they can quickly investigate and
circulate any news in this world."
On the Nanyin Demon Continent, Wu Yu had seen the Black
and Gold Termite Queen, who he found to be powerful. Since
the Immortal Locust had reached immortalhood, he would
likely be even more fearful.
None of the four demon immortals looked easy to deal with.
Yet all of them had the Ancient Demon Stone that Wu Yu was
curious about.
There were four other demon immortals in the sea region.
The snow-white deer continued his explanation.
"The sea region is vast with countless demons. They often clash
violently with land demons like us. As I’ve said, they also have
four demon immortals behind them. The most famous of them
all is a fish species demon immortal known as Azure Dragon. I
have not seen him before, but I heard that he is both a fish and
a mystical dragon immortal beast. He has a huge body,
camouflages well in the vast sea, and has been around for a very
long time. At the very least, probably tens of thousands of
years.
"Other than the well-known Azure Dragon, who often shows
himself, the other three keep a relatively quiet profile and are
further away from the land. In fact, I have no idea what their
true forms are. For example, there’s a demon immortal known
as Green Emperor, and no one knows about his true form.
Others only say he has a pair of huge, jade-green eyes and often
remains at the bottom of the sea. Most of the time, he remains
hidden. However, when he shows up, a large amount of sea
region demons are thrown into disarray.
"There’s also the Red Demon that shares an equal name with
the Green Emperor. No one really knows his true form.
However, whenever you see some huge and thick blood vessel-
like objects at the bottom of the sea, it is most likely part of the
Red Demon. His body is incomparably huge and spreads
everywhere, a little like the tendrils of the Rose Demon Queen.
He is also very formidable. It is said that the Red Demon often
devours other sea region demons.
"The last one is even more mysterious. I heard that he is an
underwater tree and his true form is a Quintessential Tree
Demon. We commonly refer to him as the Quintessential
Demon Immortal. He isn’t huge, but he glows in the bottom of
the sea. However, he rarely shows himself and prefers to be left
alone. He doesn’t have any subordinates, but whenever he
shows himself, he always causes some strange circumstances.
For example, all the demons in the sea region lose their minds
and become intoxicated. This is the power of the Quintessential
Demon Immortal.
"All eight demon immortals have the ancient demon stones as
rumored. However, I’m not certain of the authenticity of the
rumors. At the very least, I’m certain that the Immortal Jiuying,
the Rose Demon Queen, the Crimson Blood Roc Demon, and
the Immortal Locust have them. This is because they value the
stones dearly and don’t allow anyone to get close to the stones."
Wu Yu nodded.
He now had a rough understanding of the eight demon
immortals. For the sea region, he didn’t have a good sense.
Moreover, those demon immortals sounded more mysterious.
It was especially so for the Green Emperor, the Red Devil, and
the Quintessential Tree Demon, not to mention he didn’t even
know where they would be. Therefore, he would likely not get
into contact with them for now.
However, he had met the Rose Demon Queen on land.
"Judging from the Rose Demon Queen, these demon immortals
here don’t seem to be terrifying to the extent of the Ancient
Emperor. Perhaps the Ancient Emperor is on a much higher
level than them?"
Wu Yu made this guess.
After all, he was able to escape from the Rose Demon Queen.
However, he didn’t have the confidence to escape from the
Ancient Emperor.
Moving forward, he used the Assimilation Technique of Dao
and Soul again to control other demons. He tried to ask roughly
the same questions and received roughly the same answers.
However, he did get more details of each demon immortal.
For example, the Rose Demon Queen was seen as one with
swinging moods. She had a fiery temper and didn’t look like
the girl that Wu Yu had seen previously. That wasn’t her body,
but a weapon she used to mesmerize others.
For example, the Immortal Jiuying stayed on a mountain peak
known as Nine Swords Peak.

After getting these details, he had a better understanding of the

Ancient Demon Realm.
He calmed himself and sent out news of the arrival of the
season of tranquility, telling the Full Moon of Nanshan and
others that they wouldn’t have to remain in hiding.
Nonetheless, their focuses were still on cultivation. They
wished to catch up to Wu Yu as soon as they could and
therefore chose to remain in the Temple of Heart and Spirit. As
for Wu Yu, he had a greater desire to understand more about
the ancient demon stones and the Gateway to the Stellar Realm.
Since he had angered the Rose Demon Queen, Wu Yu wasn’t
prepared to head back.
Among those remaining, the Immortal Locust had exceptional
surveillance ability and therefore would be a tough target. Wu
Yu was then left with the Immortal Jiuying or the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon.
In the end, Wu Yu chose the Immortal Jiuying. He was a little
curious what Jiu Ying would be like when he reached the level
of a demon immortal.
The Ancient Demon Realm was a lot safer, but Wu Yu still
couldn’t let too many demons see him. After all, there shouldn’t
be any humans in this place.
He shrank himself to the smallest with the Lawful Embodiment
of Heaven and Earth before flying towards Nine Swords Peak,
where the Immortal Jiuying was.
Controlling his Somersault Cloud, he moved within the dense
forest. There weren’t any cities in the Ancient Demon Realm,
so deep mountains and forests were everywhere. There were no
humans, but demons were everywhere. They lived the most
primitive lives of battling, cultivation, and procreation.
The journey was equivalent to crossing several immortal
kingdoms in the Yan Huang Ancient Region. The closer he got
to Nine Swords Peak of the beast region, the more walking
beast demons he would see along the way. Moreover, they were
pretty powerful. Flying birds, insects, and tree demons were
few, similar to the concept that the Cloud Piercing Mountain
Range was where tree demons were the most common.
Walking beast demons were largely found in the mountains,
forests, or plains. There weren’t tall peaks, but the spiritual qi
here was also dense. It was especially so around Nine Swords
Peak.
From far, Wu Yu could spot Nine Swords Peak. This was
because it looked rather prominent in the region.
Around it were flat and vast plains, making Nine Swords Peak
stand out starkly. Nine Swords Peak had the outline of swords,
sharp, stiff, and protruding out of the ground.
Looking from afar, it truly resembled nine huge swords.
Because of this, there was nothing blocking one’s line of vision,
so Wu Yu could see the number of demons with just one glance.
Fortunately, there were few spirit designs in the Ancient
Demon Realm. If this were the Immortal’s Capital of the Jambu
Realm, he would have to break through several layers of spirit
designs to get into the residence in 10,000 Immortals Palace.
He would have alarmed lots of people along the way.
Looking across, the vast plains had a large number of demons.
They crouched before Nine Swords Peak, listening to the
sounds from it. This seemed to be the gathering spot for them
in the season of massacre.
Wu Yu shrank his body to the smallest. The grass around him
seemed like a forest and happened to be able to hide him. Wu
Yu approached Nine Swords Peak swiftly. The ancient demon
stone was said to be at the tip of the central peak.
The lush, green plains had thousands of elite demons
wandering about.
Many were beast types - all sorts of demons that looked like
mice, cows, tigers, rabbits, goats, and monkeys, as well as other
exotic forms with three heads and six limbs. They ran the full
gamut, and had more variations than at the Jambu Realm.
The Ancient Demon Realm had long been free of beasts
without sentience. All were demons, even those just born.
The demonic aura here was dense. Even though the season of
massacre was over, so many demons congregating caused a
dense aura of cruelty to hang in the air.
These demons had their own mystiques, and they had seen them
through the massacre. Although they had regained their wits,
each was still twitchy, and protecting themselves out of habit.
Wu Yu passed through these strange demons, who were
currently listening intently to the voice above.
The voice above clearly belonged to the Immortal Jiuying of
Nine Swords Peak.
Wu Yu could already feel the divine presence of a demon
immortal.
It was a higher-order being.
He could feel a frightful pressure building, even though he had
yet to be found.
He said, "No matter what, the season of massacre is over, and
everyone has escaped from death. Next, there is rest and life."
Perhaps because of the season of massacre, Wu Yu observed
that many residents of the Ancient Demon Realm demons still
looked stricken even though the season of massacre was over.
They did not have any hope in their eyes, even the stronger
demons.
No wonder the Rose Demon Queen would be so emotional after
learning that Wu Yu had a key to Stellar Realm. Even she
wished to leave this nightmarish world.
The nine mountains of Nine Swords Peak were arranged
randomly, but it was still clear which mountain was the most
important. While the Immortal Jiuying was speaking to his
subjects from an unknown location, Wu Yu quickly sought out
the middle peak. Along the way, he hid in rock crevices and
forests, stealthily making his way up. He had a hunch that the
Ancient Demon Stone was up there.
Nine Swords Peak was very high, so Wu Yu spent considerable
time on his ascent.
Finally, he reached the fairly high peak. From this height, he
could see all the demons below. Because he was right under the
nose of a demon immortal, Wu Yu did not dare to dawdle.
Actually, he had already ascertained the Immortal Jiuying’s
position.
He was just on the adjacent peak.
In terms of his physical appearance, he was about the same as
Jiu Ying. He looked a bit like the saintly dragon on the Saintly
Dragon Golden Robe, with a thick body and long tail. He had
sharp spikes and was covered in thick, black scale armor. He
had a huge pair of fleshy wings that looked like a bat’s. Of
course, most striking of all was his nine heads, each with their
own abilities.
While they looked more or less the same as Jiu Ying, they were
worlds apart in terms of aura. Just standing behind this demon
immortal, Wu Yu felt a little nervous. He was too close.
He did not dare to look too long. He quickly turned back and
saw another Ancient Demon Stone. There were many pictures
changing on it as well, at a rapid pace.
"Another Gateway to the Stellar Realm!"
Wu Yu was shocked.
But in the next instant, he was shocked. He saw clearly that the
scenes on it were not the Stellar Realm. There was no sky full
of stars, no Stellar Tribe, and no Stellar beasts. Instead, there
were other things. Wu Yu saw a person completely made of
gold, and another completely made of silver. They were like
two metal giants, locked in heated combat.
The picture changed. It was not clear, but these scenes were
mostly a dusky yellow or grey, and not at all like the shining
world of the Stellar Realm. There were even other details in the
pictures that made Wu Yu doubly sure.
All he could see were two eyes, and suddenly the bright sky
darkened. The entire world seemed to darken, as though
someone nearby had completely sealed off the space. He could
not feel the outside.
Only the Ancient Demon Stone remained shining in the entire
world.
He need not look back. He knew that the Immortal Jiuying had
found him. The Immortal Jiuying was staring at him, and Wu
Yu did not even have the time to turn back. His entire body
broke out in goosebumps. Luckily, the Immortal Jiuying did
not attack him.
"Turn around." Perhaps the Immortal Jiuying was in no hurry,
since he already had Wu Yu trapped. This was also a chance at
life for Wu Yu.
Wu Yu turned obediently. The entire world had gone dark.
Only the Immortal Jiuying was in front of him, his nine heads
looking intently at Wu Yu from head to toe. His gaze quickly
started to tremble. With a trembling voice, clearly trying to
repress his excitement, the nine heads said simultaneously,
"You, did you come from that Divine Battle Realm...."
Divine Battle Realm!
Wu Yu understood when he heard this. So it was not the
Gateway to the Stellar Realm, but the Gateway to the Divine
Battle Realm. This Ancient Demon Stone was not a portal to
the Stellar Realm, but another world that Wu Yu did not know
about!
He was surprised. Were there really so many worlds? He had
just reached the Ancient Demon Realm, and there was also the
Stellar Realm. He had only scratched the surface of it, and now
there was the Divine Battle Realm.
The scenes he had seen just now were from the Divine Battle
Realm.
Wu Yu noted that the demon immortals were all interested in
other worlds, and in leaving the Ancient Demon Realm. That
was why they treated the Ancient Demon Stones like important
treasures, because they might be able to reach other worlds
through them.
Besides, Wu Yu’s sudden appearance, as a human that
resembled someone from the Divine Battle Realm, meant that
the Jiuying would definitely assume that he was from the
Divine Battle Realm.
Wu Yu decided to roll with it.
In truth, he was not too keen on returning to the Jambu Realm.
He had seen the Ancient Demon Realm as well, and it was
okay. But if there were other worlds, especially ones with
humans, he would be willing to go there. After all, it seemed
like these worlds were even further from the Jambu Realm. And
even further from the Ancient Emperor’s control.
His curiosity and desire to explore made him want to get a door
leading to another world.
"It seems like the eight demon immortals’ Ancient Demon
Stones might all lead to different worlds! If that’s true, doesn’t
it mean that there are 10 worlds? It should not be that
exaggerated. Perhaps they all lead to the Divine Battle Realm
or the Stellar Realm."
He calmed down and told the Immortal Jiuying, "That’s right.
I am from the Divine Battle Realm."

He was not a demon, and he could only have come from another
world.
As expected, the Immortal Jiuying was very excited. "How did
you come here? Did you need a key? I want to go to the Divine
Battle Realm, take me there!"
He said this in a demanding manner.
Wu Yu himself wanted to go to the Divine Battle Realm for a
look, if he could come back. But he would have to think twice
about bringing these demon immortals over. They were very
powerful, and who knew if they intended to destroy the other
worlds. Therefore, Wu Yu felt that it was best for him to snatch
an Ancient Demon Stone for himself.
Obviously, the Immortal Jiuying was very tyrannical. He had
sealed off Wu Yu’s escape routes, and now demanded that Wu
Yu bring him to the Divine Battle Realm.
"That won’t do. How do I know you don’t intend to destroy the
Divine Battle Realm? You have to promise me not to do
anything foolish. Besides, I can only open the door if you’re a
distance away from me." Wu Yu wanted to try snatching the
Ancient Demon Stone once he backed away.
But the Immortal Jiuying was not that dumb. He immediately
got angry and then turned it into a cold laugh. "You’re in my
grasp, but you still dare to speak so brazenly. I will kill you and
take the key for myself!"
A cruel one indeed, killing from the get-go. It seemed difficult
to fool this guy. Now that he had been discovered, Wu Yu
judged it impossible to take the Ancient Demon Stone from
such a murderous person. Therefore, just as the Immortal
Jiuying thought him cornered, he flipped with the second tier
of the Somersault Cloud. Even within the Immortal Jiuying’s
imprisonment, Wu Yu appeared outside, back in the sun.
He had not expected Wu Yu to be able to escape his clutches,
and he was stunned. Wu Yu flipped a few times and left his
area well behind. From a good distance away, he heard the
Immortal Jiuying’s roar.
"Catch him! Everyone, go! Whoever catches him will be
rewarded!
"Everyone, go!"
Instantly, the entire beast realm erupted into disorder like at the
Rose Demon Queen’s territory. Now it seemed like the Rose
Demon Queen and the Immortal Jiuying would both be
overturning the world for him. It looked like the Ancient
Demon Realm was very quickly being stirred up by him.
"Demon immortals aren’t as frightening as the Ancient
Emperor."
Wu Yu had no confidence that he would be able to escape like
this from the Ancient Emperor.
Of course, the Ancient Emperor was familiar with the
Somersault Cloud, while the Immortal Jiuying was oblivious to
it. Therefore, Wu Yu could escape successfully. It might be
different next time.
However, it seemed like both the Rose Demon Queen and the
Immortal Jiuying would keep their Ancient Demon Stones
safer, and it would be difficult to get them.
Luckily, there were still six more stones.
After leaving the Immortal Jiuying behind, Wu Yu took a
breather.
He was considering if it was necessary for him to obtain an
Ancient Demon Stone.
"Perhaps the Ancient Demon Realm is very close to the Jambu
Realm. If there are other worlds to choose from, I could
cultivate there. After all, there’s still a long way to go before I
attain immortality. Although I haven’t reached immortalhood
yet, in a few more tiers, I might be able to challenge a demon
immortal. If there are no more opponents for me to fight, it will
probably become difficult to reach immortalhood."
This was a big problem that Wu Yu faced. If he reached the
ninth or 10th tier of the Dao Querying Realm, there would
probably be no mortal opponent left to fight. That would
actually make it difficult for him to improve. Battle was a huge
part of his cultivation.
Therefore, he was thinking that it might be beneficial to him if
he could move between a few worlds.
Wu Yu guessed that he would soon be on the wanted list of two
great demon immortals in the Ancient Demon Realm.
However, he did not mind.
Since the matter of other worlds was so important, Wu Yu felt
that the Immortal Jiuying and the Rose Demon Queen would
not tell others.
They clearly would not wish for their rivals to also go to other
worlds.
Here at the land side, there was still the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon and the Immortal Locust, who might not know about
Wu Yu.
They, too, had Ancient Demon Stones.
Wu Yu thought it over. While ensuring his safety, he felt that
the Ancient Demon Stones were too good to pass up on.
Therefore, he decided that his next target would be the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon.
Of course, he had to be much more cautious this time. Best if
he could get it in one swoop. Therefore, without a brilliant plan,
he would not approach the Crimson Blood Roc Demon lightly,
and tip him off.
He was now headed southwest, towards the territory of the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon, where billions of flying demons
resided.
It was said that the mountains there were like stone pillars,
extremely steep. Beneath them were deep abysses. The droves
of flying demons would live and cultivate on the stone pillars,
which was a remarkable sight. It looked majestic. Where the
spiritual qi was densest, there was a crimson ocean, where the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon lived.
Of the four land demon immortals’ territories, the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon’s territory was the largest. It was said that
he was the most savage of the demon immortals, and had killed
the most.
Now that the season of massacre was over, they had probably
suffered grievous wounds here as well, and there were not
many demons who lived on.
The closer Wu Yu got, the more flying demons he spotted.
Some were huge cranes with lightning around their bodies.
There were mystical immortal cranes, and wild chickens that
were huge and feral, and fire-breathing turkeys. Some birds
flew so fast that he could only see a blur.
And they often formed huge droves. And this was post-season
of massacre, where the numbers had been cut by 90%.
Wu Yu was moving beneath the canopy, where it was hard to
be spotted. Perhaps the beast region and the Cloud Piercing
Mountain Range had been thrown into disarray, but it was still
peaceful here.
Wu Yu caught a few bird demons and used the Assimilation
Technique of Dao and Soul to fully understand the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon. He searched for a way to break in safely
and secure the Ancient Demon Stone.
As he neared the sea of blood, his multiple investigations
earned him some insight into the Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
He was truly a tyrant, a murderous demon that relished blood.
He had a habit of drinking it, and his bloodthirstiness was why
the sea had turned the color of blood.
After all, flying birds could not live in the sea. The sea of blood
was only his food stash.
Although the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was bloodthirsty and
savage, Wu Yu had heard from these demons that he was
particularly doting on his son.
For someone of such a powerful bloodline, it was too difficult
to give birth to an heir to carry on his line.
That was because the Crimson Blood Roc Demon did not have
others of his tribe. The chances of raising a pure-blooded
demon of his own line were infinitesimal, but he had
succeeded. Therefore, he cherished this precious son of his a
lot.
Perhaps even more than his own life - anyone who made his
son unhappy would instantly suffer his wrath. From the
moment the roc demon’s son was born, the number of demons
that had lost their lives from crossing him numbered in the
millions.
Any demon that heard the name Little Roc Demon in the
Ancient Demon Realm would immediately pale in fear.
Wu Yu sought out more information on the Little Roc Demon.
He found him to be a truly nefarious demon. Everywhere he
asked, the response was terror-stricken demons. Especially
recently. He had already reached the 10th tier of the Dao
Querying Realm and had passed the third dao crisis. If not for
the Great Trial of the Demonic Dao, he would already be a
demon immortal. The three crises before had been helped along
by the Crimson Blood Roc Demon, and now the Great Trial of
the Demonic Dao had to be faced alone. Since the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon could not help him, he would probably take
centuries more.
He might not even become one. Many who wished to become
demon immortals perished during the Great Trial of the
Demonic Dao.
Even so, the Little Roc Demon was one of the strongest beings
besides the demon immortals. No one could do anything to him,
and it was said that the Little Roc Demon was out and about his
mischief already, even though the season of massacre had just
ended. He had probably repressed his urges for too long
throughout this exceptionally long season of massacre and
could not wait to get back to his wicked ways now that the
season of tranquility was upon them.
From the demons’ accounts, the Little Roc Demon was indeed
a classic spoiled kid. He had a similar temperament to his
father, killing without batting an eyelid.
Wu Yu learned that the Little Roc Demon had been in the
vicinity recently, and he made a decision.
"This place is some ways away from the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon’s position. If I can kidnap the Little Roc Demon here, I
can probably exchange the Little Roc Demon for the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon’s Ancient Demon Stone without much
problem, seeing how much he loves him."
Luckily, he had done some digging and had come up with this
plan.
It seemed likely to succeed.
"Aren’t you afraid the Crimson Blood Roc Demon will go mad
with anger and use the chance to kill you?" Ming Long said.
Wu Yu laughed. "I only need to restrain the Little Roc Demon.
I don’t have to meet him face to face. Don’t worry. I have a
way to force him to hand over the Ancient Demon Stone
without seeing me." He had many Unshackled Doppelgangers,
which could be messengers in Wu Yu’s stead.
Therefore, it was key that the Little Roc Demon was found and
captured.

"Are you confident in dealing with the Little Roc Demon? That
is a 10th tier Dao Querying cultivator, equivalent to the
strongest in the Jambu Realm. He’s close to the Phoenix
Supreme herself," Ming Long warned.
"Not very possible, regarding the Phoenix Supreme. She’s a
surprising one, and very strong. I expect he’s about the same as
the Dark Sea Emperor. As for how confident I am, I won’t
know unless I try."
He was not only unworried, but instead fired up. Because a
worthy opponent had finally been found.
It was not hard to find the Little Roc Demon either, due to how
noisy he was. Even from 1,000 li around him, one could hear
his tyrannical voice. He was truly spoiled rotten. This time
around, he was causing a ruckus as he went. The demons were
fleeing all around, and Wu Yu could ascertain his position
based on the direction they were fleeing from.
Before too long, he saw a thick mist of blood.
Miserable wails and howls sounded from there. Wu Yu
followed the sounds and blood to a deep valley. In this valley,
he saw that a demon tribe lived in the caves here. The season
of tranquility had arrived, and they had recongregated. They
were a type of huge crow, with three brands of fire on their
brows. It was a rather large flock. Wu Yu could see a few
hundred of them fleeing.
However, there were a few huge demons in their midst, causing
mayhem. Blood mist filled the skies and hung over a huge area,
dimming out the sunlight just like a sea of blood.
Amongst those demons, the most striking one was a huge roc
covered in crimson feathers. The roc had two pairs of wings,
one large and one small. He had a bloodthirsty look in his
crimson eyes. It was not that he had not returned to normal after
the season of massacre. Rather, his eyes were originally this
color, and the crimson roc was killing the Ember Crows, tearing
them apart with sharp claws and then throwing them into his
mouth, as if he were eating sugarcane. He sucked out the blood
and then tossed the corpse aside.
The pitiful Ember Crows begged for mercy, swearing their
fealty to the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. But their words fell
on deaf ears. The crimson roc and his companions paid no heed
to their words. To them, the Ember Crows were nothing more
than prey.
Of course, only the Little Roc Demon was drinking blood. The
other companions caught the Ember Crows and flung them to
the Little Roc Demon. As he drank, he hollered, "The season
of massacre is too boring! I haven’t had such fresh blood in a
long time! Not bad, not bad indeed! Before the season of
massacre, I wouldn’t have even taken a second look at these
Ember Crows."
"The Young Master has simply been without blood for too
long. Slake your thirst first on these Ember Crows. This time, I
will make sure the Young Master has his fill. I know one more
flock at the beast side called Barren Cows. There are 1,000 of
them, and the volume of blood is immeasurable. We can head
over and lay a trap first, then catch them all in one fell swoop.
Not a single one will escape us."
The one who had spoken was a magnificent, black eagle, with
claws as sharp as dao treasures.
Besides him, there was a lavender bird that resembled a
phoenix. She looked beautiful, but lacked some finesse. She
was not an immortal beast. She was a female bird, and she said,
"The Prince wouldn’t fancy those Barren Cows. Although they
have a lot of blood, they’re too smelly. I know a flock of
Immortal Cloud Cranes over to the south. They are
mouthwatering. Although there are only 300 of them, their
quality is superb."
In order to gain favor with the Little Roc Demon, these demons
were fighting amongst themselves. Some felt that the Little Roc
Demon would want to indulge himself now that the season of
massacre was over. Others felt that he could not stoop to too
coarse a meal. Only the Little Roc Demon did not speak. He
continued to gorge, happy to let his subordinates continue
guessing his will.
As they squabbled, the Little Roc Demon’s relish was sharply
contrasted against the misery and despair of the Ember Crows.
Wu Yu keenly felt the truism he stood by: cultivation was
plunder, the strong ruled the weak.
The Ancient Demon Realm was even more abiding by that rule
compared to the Jambu Realm. As a prince of this world, the
Little Roc Demon could kill to his heart’s content, served by
his underlings, and with no one to pass judgment on him.
But, unfortunately for him, he had encountered Wu Yu. Against
the heartless Little Roc Demon, Wu Yu had no intention of
showing any mercy.
While they were engrossed in their own world, Wu Yu
transformed into the golden Immortal Ape, using the Lawful
Embodiment of Heaven and Earth to make himself as big as
possible. When he appeared before them, they thought that Wu
Yu was an ape demon, and not some unknown presence they
did not recognize.
"You, are you here for justice?" The Little Roc Demon polished
off another corpse, smirking at Wu Yu.
His other underlings started and then burst into raucous
laughter.
The Little Roc Demon was actually not little at all.
He had been doing such deeds for countless years.
When he was young, his father had taught him this way, and
then he had met many "self-righteous" demons.
When he was weak, there were more of them.
But without exception, these "heroes" all fell to terrible fates.
Even though they were strong, it was laughable to go up against
the son of the Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
As he grew stronger, his fame - or rather, infamy - grew as well.
In the last 100 years, he had not met any self-righteous "scum"
while he was feasting.
Wu Yu was a pleasant surprise for him. He had not savored the
feeling of abusing these heroes in a while now.
Seeing the Little Roc Demon delighted, the other demons were
happy too.
The Little Roc Demon said, "Don’t you all start thinking of
fighting me for it. At this age, ignorant greenhorns are all too
rare. I haven’t met one in a hundred years. I’m going to enjoy
myself today. If you all interfere, it will be dead all too quick,
and the fun will be over."
The Little Roc Demon lit up with a big smile. He felt
indescribably good as he descended. He could not be bothered
with the Ember Crows now - his attention was fully on Wu Yu.
He was sizing him up, and said, "Damn me, which idiot tree did
you come from? Didn’t your ancestors tell you that there are
beings in this world you can’t cross?"
Seeing the Little Roc Demon lose interest in the Ember Crows,
the other demons ignored them as well. They quickly flew
behind the Little Roc Demon to back him up. In this way, the
Ember Crows earned a respite, fleeing for their lives in all
directions.
Unexpectedly, the Little Roc Demon said, "Every single one of
you should give up trying to escape. If a single one of you
leaves, I will end your entire Ember Crow tribe. I know where
you live and nest."
These words made the Ember Crows freeze in their tracks.
They were crushed in abject misery, wailing for mercy
dispiritedly. No one looked at Wu Yu. Perhaps they felt that his
appearance was not at all helpful.
The Ember Crows bunched back together, afraid to move. The
Little Roc Demon turned back to Wu Yu with a grin. "Hey,
moron. You haven’t answered my question yet. Are you ape
demons all so dumb?"
This was probably not all that far from the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon’s location.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Wu Yu decided to extend the
distance.
He smiled and said, "I’m sorry. I did not see clearly. It’s the
Little Roc Demon. It was rude of me. I’ll take my leave first."
Saying so, he slid away.
The smile on the Little Roc Demon’s face also slid away.
An object he was interested in was running away?
Besides the demon immortals, no one in this world could
outpace him.
Wu Yu was running fairly quickly, but the Little Roc Demon
caught up to him rather quickly.
His lackeys were also in pursuit.
"Little Roc Demon, please forgive me. I truly did not see
clearly," Wu Yu begged as he continued to escape. Of course,
it was fake. He simply wanted to draw the Little Roc Demon a
little further away.
The Little Roc Demon had thought that he could catch him in
a jiffy, but Wu Yu was quick. As they sped through the forest,
the Little Roc Demon almost caught him a few times, but he
managed to stay ahead.
"It’s too late. Anyone who dares to strut before me will be toyed
with until they die."
The Little Roc Demon’s grin was firmly fixed in place.
Wu Yu saw that they had come a good distance away, and so
he let the Little Roc Demon catch up. From his speed, Wu Yu
could tell that he was definitely the scariest opponent he had
faced to date. He was a tier stronger than the Ancient Soul
Tower’s golden titan. To Wu Yu, this was as powerful as the
Dark Sea Emperor and Ancestor Yang!
"Stand still!"
The Little Roc Demon appeared before him.
"You’re fast. Fun to toy with. Tell me, what do you consider a
more creative death?"
The Little Roc Demon thought that he had easily caught Wu
Yu.
Behind him, the ninth tier Dao Querying lackeys had caught up.
"Aiyee, this rascal can really run."
"And what speed. But it’s also because the young master is
toying with him. Or he would be dead already."
"What a fool. Not many of them are alive in this world
nowadays."
They jeered and taunted, spreading out in all directions to seal
off Wu Yu’s escape.
The Little Roc Demon stared hungrily at him, waiting for Wu
Yu to reply.
Wu Yu felt like this was a good place. He suddenly laughed. "I
don’t like creative deaths. A direct guy like me will just kill you
and let your dao fade. Your father won’t even be able to find a
single hair of you."
Wu Yu’s surprise appearance before had been interesting
enough to catch their attention. And these thorny words stoked
them to even more laughter. They laughed until they could not
stand straight.
"It’s really an idiot. Perhaps he lost his mind during the season
of massacre."
"Say, if I told him I was his lost father, do you think he would
believe me?" The black eagle snorted.
Another demon joined in, "You might be of different species,
but this retard might actually believe you. Haha...."
They really saw Wu Yu as an imbecile, but Wu Yu replied
mildly, "By the looks of you, I would abandon you even if you
were my grandson."
Silence.
They understood that Wu Yu was not stupid, but truly
challenging them. He had come prepared.
"Am I hearing this wrong?" The black eagle was stunned.
"Not at all. What a surprise. Screw off, all of you. Show’s about
to start.’’ The Little Roc Demon was not at all fazed.
His bloody gaze locked on to Wu Yu. His wings spread, and a
mist of blood filled the air, staining the heavens and earth a
bloody red. They saw that the Little Roc Demon was truly
angry at this fool, and they scurried away, out of reach of the
blood mist.
"Say, do you think the Prince is too angry? Do you think he’ll
kill him too fast?"
"Nah, the angrier he gets, the more he takes his time with the
torture. He only kills his opponent when they’re begging for
mercy. This fool looks like a hard-headed one. He’ll probably
last a good while. We can relax."
Saying so, they felt a huge change.
Wu Yu’s Stellar Universe Dragon Boots reverted to their
original state, and the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe was
transformed into golden armor that encased him. The Five-
Colored Dragon Crown had also changed into a pointy helmet,
and Wu Yu was thoroughly transformed into a god of war.
In order to defeat the Little Roc Demon, he would have to use
everything that he had, and also finish the battle quickly.
Therefore, Wu Yu had already pulled out the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia. But he was fully anticipating to also utilize
the Jambu Sky Pillar before this fight was over.
In terms of cultivation level, there was a nine tier disparity.
"What is that? Looks like a dao treasure? With a lot of spirit
designs?"

"How did this guy get so many rare dao treasures?! Seems like
only a demon immortal would have them. They’re said to be
passed down from ancient times!"
"Quick, surround him. Don’t let him escape. If the great king
sees them, he’ll be very pleased!"
These elite seraphic dao treasures had them over the moon.
The Little Roc Demon’s own eyes lit up as well!
He had not expected this person to have such treasures. He had
thought Wu Yu to be prey, but this prey had brought great
treasures as well. He was suddenly very serious.
Their eyes met.
"Forbidden Hell of Blood!"
The Little Roc Demon did not hesitate - he immediately used
his Natural Mystique.
But Wu Yu was quicker.
"Spirit Chaser Art!"
When their eyes locked, Wu Yu’s newest spiritual
transformation art, the Spirit Chaser Art, flew out. The
unsuspecting Little Roc Demon, who was still channeling his
Natural Mystique, was caught off-guard.
Weng!
Like a sledgehammer, it smashed into his skull, knocking him
about badly. Even his Natural Mystique was quenched by Wu
Yu.
Wu Yu knew that he had been underestimated.
And being underestimated was a powerful weapon. With this
advantage, Wu Yu could open the fight and quickly drag his
opponent into his own rhythm.
In a nutshell, while you were still being underestimated, club
him over the head, then never give him a chance to recover.
This club was the Spirit Chaser Art!
The Little Roc Demon was hollering at the blow, and his anger
surged forth.
Wu Yu was all about the speed. In his hands, the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia’s spirit designs were activated. Dragon roars
rang out, and the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia became
extremely huge, a mountains hundreds of times bigger than the
Little Roc Demon’s body. The words "Yan Huang" on the
dragon seal glimmered, and morphed into two real mystical
dragons!
Transcendental Infernal Dragon and Craggy Yellow Dragon.
"Archaic Twin Dragon Immortal Vaporizing design!"
This was Wu Yu’s first time using it against an opponent.
If the spirit design had been used within Yan Huang’s borders,
it would probably be 10 times more powerful.
But even here, the single Offensive Spirit Design of the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia, with close to 1 million spirit designs,
was nothing to sneeze at. The Little Roc Demon had just been
hit by the Spirit Chaser Art. By the time he gathered his wits,
the two mystical dragons and the enormous Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia were already upon him!
"Lifeless Blood Lightning!"
In a panic, the Little Roc Demon’s feathers fluffed out, firing
numerous bolts of scarlet lightning. A web of scarlet lightning,
10 times his size, formed into a gigantic roc, with his body at
the center. He pushed back upwards, trying to defend against
the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia. And then he would show Wu
Yu!
"Atlas Field!"
He did not know that as he used Lifeless Blood Lightning, Wu
Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar had appeared, standing by Wu
Yu’s shoulder. It held the Atlas Pagoda in its hand and laid
down the Atlas Field in the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia’s area
of impact.
The Atlas Field could drastically increase the gravity in a
specified area. The Yan Huang Dragon Insignia fell on the
Little Roc Demon like a mountain, as though the sky of his
world was falling. Lifeless Blood Lightning seemed like it
could hold up against the Archaic Twin Dragon Immortal
Vaporizing Design, but the Atlas Field taking effect made the
Yan Huang Dragon Insignia even heavier. The Little Roc
Demon’s own body felt the gravitational pull as well, and he
was unable to react!
RUMBLE!
The combined crushing power of the Atlas Field and the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia suppressed the Little Roc Demon and
his Lifeless Blood Lightning, smashing them to the ground!
When the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia landed, a radius of
10,000 li around it shook violently. Mountains collapsed and
fissures appeared; rivers stopped and streams were diverted.
The area around Wu Yu sank downwards in a large radius,
creating a huge basin. The Yan Huang Dragon Insignia had
already sunk even deeper, and the Little Roc Demon was
nowhere to be seen. Only at the edges of the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia could some blood lightning be seen crackling weakly!
As for the Little Roc Demon, he was crushed underground by
the two primordial dragons. Only Wu Yu knew how badly he
was hurt.
"Young Master!"
The Little Roc Demon’s underlings cried out upon seeing this.
They trembled, staring blankly at Wu Yu. Wu Yu had used the
Yan Huang Dragon Insignia casually and easily. He had not
only undone the Little Roc Demon’s two Natural Mystiques,
but had even crushed him decisively.
Before the battle, they would never have thought that such a
thing would happen, even if they had been given 100 brains to
think with.
Therefore, they were astounded and in disbelief, remaining
unresponsive for a long time.
They again looked at Wu Yu, but this time with a glimmer of
fear in their eyes. But the one that had been attacked was the
son of the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. They knew that Wu Yu
was done for!
Therefore, they were still not very worried. As flustered as they
were, they informed the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. At the
same time, they crowded up together, intent on taking down
Wu Yu, no matter what the Little Roc Demon had said before.
Suddenly, a figure emerged. The Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well
and the Atlas Pagoda were in his hands, and the Jambu Realm
Scroll and other spirit designs had yet to be tried in battle. These
people’s attacks were stopped by Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring
Avatar.
"What is this!?"
"Seems like his clone!"
"Even his clone is so powerful. Who is this guy? Could he be
the specially nurtured weapon of some other demon immortal?"
"You dare to touch the Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s son?!
You’re dead meat! Don’t you know how much the demon
immortal loves his son?!"
As they hollered, Wu Yu ignored them. He knew that the Little
Roc Demon was a hardy one. The Lifeless Blood Lightning had
helped him mitigate some of the attack. While he was seriously
injured, he could still fight a little. Besides, losing the opening
clash had triggered his aggression, and the Little Roc Demon
was currently climbing to his feet. His towering rage exploded
from his body. The waves of energy lifted the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia up, and Wu Yu lightly gestured, returning it to
his hand.
From the deep fissure in the ground, the Little Roc Demon
emerged, covered in blood. There was a wicked gleam in his
eyes, which were fixed on Wu Yu. He said hoarsely, "Looks
like I misjudged you. I thought you were some self-righteous
trash, but you’re actually after me, aren’t you?"
Wu Yu was in no hurry. The Heaven Devouring Avatar could
definitely keep them occupied, and even kill them as it wished.
He looked at the Little Roc Demon and laughed. "Oh, the Little
Roc Demon with his reputation for being slow-headed is
surprisingly quick today. But it’s too late now."
"You must be the first one in history to stand in my territory
and have the guts to say those words." He had lifted the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia off his body with great difficulty. He
had struggled to his feet, but he was still seriously wounded.
However, he had curbed his rage now. He had suffered defeats
before, but nothing so terrible in the last century. Perhaps that
long absence of defeat was why he was so angry now. He felt
like a volcano of anger was erupting within him.
In such a state of fury, it was impossible that he would
surrender now. He was not a cowardly person, and, fueled by
rage, he wanted to use an even more terrifying Natural
Mystique. He did not want his own father to watch him be
bullied and then flee before his enemy’s eyes.
"So many years! I have never let him down! I won’t let him
down now either!"
Even though fighting now would aggravate his injuries, the
Little Roc Demon persisted. The fire of anger in his eyes was
completely funneled on Wu Yu. Wu Yu’s dominance made him
feel resentful!
But Wu Yu moved faster than he did.
"Jambu Sky Pillar!"
The golden Immortal Ape in the sky was suddenly holding a
jet-black pillar, on which vague carvings of huge creatures
could be seen.
A divine dao treasure with 1 million spirit designs!
The Jambu Sky Pillar spun in Wu Yu’s hands. It felt like he
controlled the entire world.
The Little Roc Demon was even more furious now. He finally
fought past his wounds, bringing his power to bear. His
mystique burst forth!
"Devil Incarnate!"
Another great mystique came bursting out.
But Wu Yu was ahead of him. In the sky, he looked down with
a condescending air that made the Little Roc Demon seethe. In
his hands, the Jambu Sky Pillar inspired fear in others. At this
time, the Little Roc Demon was about to use his Devil Incarnate
mystique, a mystique that he was fairly confident in. But
suddenly, he could no longer see Wu Yu in the air. The Little
Roc Demon looked up to see a huge, black beast looming large,
with just a body and a cavernous mouth. It forced his own
"devil" back.
As though he had paled in comparison.
His smaller devil had met a real devil. No matter how strong
his attack was, in terms of cultivation level and aura, he had
been outclassed.

"Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell!"

The Jambu Sky Pillar’s 1 million spirit designs worked
together, harnessing the spirit of the Jambu Titanic Beast. In
the sky above, the huge, black, metal column crashed down. It
was even more mighty and violent than the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia.
"Kill!"
The Little Roc Demon went mad, his body flushing with so
much blood that the red turned to black. His own demonic aura
burst forth as he aimed to stop Wu Yu’s attack. His demonic qi
coalesced into many small demons, which he had sucked the
blood of. There were billions of them, and the army rose into
the sky!
Seeing the Little Roc Demon resort to this mystique, his
underlings finally breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that this
was the Little Roc Demon’s most terrifying mystique. It was
the fruit of all his years of blood-drinking. The billions of
demons rose as one, and they would simply swamp Wu Yu.
But the Jambu Sky Pillar, growing as it bore down, seemed
even more frightening! In a flash, the Jambu Sky Pillar grew
larger than a mountain. It was probably thousands of zhang
thick! The unbelievably thick sky pillar crashed into the billions
of demons that were fighting on behalf of the Little Roc
Demon.
RUMBLE!
The sound was three times louder than what the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia had raised. The Jambu Sky Pillar continued to
grow and grow as it bore down. When it collided with the horde
of demons, they were smashed back. The Little Roc Demon
was again pressed into the ground, this time crushed by the
Jambu Sky Pillar!
But this was not the worst of it. Even scarier was that when the
Jambu Sky Pillar connected with the ground, there was no
titanic earthquake. Instead, with the Jambu Sky Pillar as the
center, a radius of hundreds of li suddenly turned into a black
whirlpool. The black water’s swirl gave off the feel of hell, of
ghostly immortals!
This was enough to send the demons to their knees in fear. They
could see clearly that there were many corpses, evil ghosts, and
vengeful spirits in the water, as well as other unidentifiable
monsters, such as black tentacles, beasts with huge mouths like
the Jambu Titanic Beast, and other spooky things. Wu Yu
guessed that this whirlpool was a door to the 10,000 levels of
hell!
The horrors that appeared in the black whirlpool were endless.
They seemed driven to madness, and swooped in on what the
Jambu Sky Pillar was crushing, which was where the Little Roc
Demon was. If Wu Yu wished to kill the Little Roc Demon, he
could have let the monsters devour him, or drag him into hell.
The Little Roc Demon was pinned fast by the Jambu Sky Pillar,
and could not move at all. He could only wait for death. Perhaps
because the danger was too much, the pathetic moans of the
Little Roc Demon could be heard.
The demons outside were shaking with fear, looking blankly at
Wu Yu. Even though the Little Roc Demon was moaning, they
did not dare to approach the whirlpool. Those bloody creatures
looked frightful.
This was the power of the Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell. Wu
Yu himself found it terrifying as well.
He could kill the Little Roc Demon, but, of course, he did not.
At this time, he lifted the Jambu Sky Pillar, which shrank
rapidly. The Little Roc Demon clung grimly on to the Jambu
Sky Pillar and was lifted out.
As the Jambu Sky Pillar lifted off the ground, the enormous
whirlpool began to recede, but the monsters and ghosts were
not yet satisfied. They wanted to climb out of the whirlpool to
grab the Little Roc Demon. But they could not leave the
whirlpool.
"Capture!"
The end of the Jambu Sky Pillar suddenly changed. An opening
appeared, which swallowed the seriously wounded Little Roc
Demon. And then it changed again. Only his head was outside
of the Jambu Sky Pillar. Unless he was in peak condition, it
would be impossible for him to escape Wu Yu’s grasp.
The Little Roc Demon, captured.
The Little Roc Demon, who had had a smooth-sailing life, was
now literally the short end of the Jambu Sky Pillar, with only
his head poking out. He was completely immobilized, and
injured as well, with no way of recovering. If Wu Yu wanted
him dead, it could be done in a flash.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar quickly returned to Wu Yu’s
side. After the deed was done, Wu Yu prepared to leave.
The Little Roc Demon had already passed out from fright at
being Wu Yu’s prisoner. Of course, he had already been
thoroughly intimidated by the Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell.
As long as the Little Roc Demon was in his hands, Wu Yu was
confident that he could stand up to the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon.
"You... You, what are you doing!?"
"Let the Prince go! If you offend the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon, you’re doomed! Doomed! You’re no demon
immortal!"
These demons could only threaten Wu Yu thus, but did not dare
to step forward.
Wu Yu smiled. "You will soon know. I’ll be leaving now. Bye."
He hefted the Jambu Sky Pillar but did not put it away - after
all, there was still a person in it. And then he pulled out his
Somersault Cloud. With one somersault, he was gone, as far as
his real body could go.
However, Wu Yu had left a dozen Unshackled Doppelgangers
behind. Therefore, they saw Wu Yu disappear, but a dozen
things exactly the same appear before their eyes. They thought
that it was a type of ape demon.
Each time Wu Yu used the Somersault Cloud, he would have
to reserve two Unshackled Doppelgangers for this purpose.
When he left the battlefield, he dropped 100 clones along the
way randomly. Each time, he left the clone in a rather obvious
place.
Next would be a battle of wits and bravery.
At this time, the dozen clones that he had left behind could see
a huge, blood-colored cloud rapidly making its way over. It
covered half the sky, and dense blood qi filled the air. All of the
demons cowered as though the season of massacre had
returned.
Wu Yu naturally knew that the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was
above this cloud. Or perhaps this blood cloud was his real body.
A huge Crimson Blood Roc Demon appeared overhead. Of
course, Wu Yu was currently facing it with his Unshackled
Doppelganger. This was a significant disadvantage, but his
opponent did not seem angry. He was clearly hiding it. From
what Wu Yu understood of him, his semblance of calm was just
his way of dealing with an enemy.
"Crimson Blood Roc Demon, an honor to meet you,” one of
Wu Yu’s Unshackled Doppelgangers said towards the sky.
"So it was you who defeated my son and took him away?"
He seemed to speak very neutrally, but this was the calm before
the storm.
Wu Yu smiled modestly. "That’s right. The Little Roc Demon
is quite strong, but I’m a bit stronger. Now that the Little Roc
Demon is in my hands, I’ll get straight to the point. During the
battle, I could’ve killed him, but I held back. After all, I have a
favor to ask of you. Haha."
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon replied mildly, "You are
something special. From the moment I became a demon
immortal, I have never met anyone who wasn’t a demon
immortal and talked to me like that. I’m curious about where
you came from. You must be from another world."
He was shrewd.
"Indeed, I am not from the Ancient Demon Realm." Wu Yu
nodded.
The negotiations seemed to be going smoothly, since he had the
Little Roc Demon’s life in his hands.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon did not seem to be pressuring
Wu Yu much either, because he knew that this was just a clone.
There was no use applying pressure here. The real Wu Yu was
long gone.
"Oh, let me guess. You want the Ancient Demon Stone. Is that
right?" the Crimson Blood Roc Demon asked.
He was very knowledgeable, and had the feel of a demon
immortal.
And yet the word was that he was the most vicious of the eight
demon immortals, and had killed countless demons.
He basically lived in the season of massacre.
Wu Yu smiled. "The demon immortal is very wise. I indeed
want the Ancient Demon Stone. I have no enmity with the Little
Roc Demon. It was purely for the Ancient Demon Stone. As
long as the demon immortal gives me the Ancient Demon
Stone, I will immediately let the Little Roc Demon scamper
back alive to your side. The Little Roc Demon seems very
interested in my dao treasures. As thanks, I will even give the
Little Roc Demon a seraphic dao treasure with more than
500,000 spirit designs, as a little token of compensation."
He naturally wished for this negotiation to proceed in good
cheer.
"Alright. Since you seem to have long grasped my weak point,
I won’t bullshit with you. Tell me how we will make the
exchange," the Crimson Blood Roc Demon said.
He was even more direct than Wu Yu had thought.
Wu Yu asked curiously, "Does the demon immortal not hate
me? After all, I did go a little overboard. I have no choice
though. I must have the Ancient Demon Stone."
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon said coldly, "When others take
what is mine, it will return to my hands one day. Therefore, I
only wish to see my son safe for now."
What he meant was that he would act after securing his son’s
safety. As a demon immortal, it was reasonable for him to have
that confidence. Therefore, Wu Yu also knew that he had to be
wary of him. Perhaps he would very readily surrender the
Ancient Demon Stone. But the snag was if he wished to leave
safely or avoid being hunted.
But the opponent did not know that he had a mystique like the
Somersault Cloud. It was incredible, and Wu Yu was still
confident in his abilities.
He said, "Let these people go. Then leave the Ancient Demon
Stone here before you go personally to Hammerstone Mountain
to retrieve your son. Don’t worry. I only want the Ancient
Demon Stone, and have no ill will towards the Little Roc
Demon. I definitely will not do anything to him. It does me no
good. I know the bottomline of a demon immortal, which is that
the Little Roc Demon is unharmed. Right?"
"Hammerstone Mountain?" The Crimson Blood Roc Demon
knew that it was a good distance from where they were. He
would take a quarter of an hour to make a return trip.
He glared at Wu Yu. "I will do as you say. But let me tell you
this. If you are deceiving me in any way, I swear in the name
of a demon immortal that I will make you regret it forever." He
vowed this vengefully.
"Please rest assured, sir. I only want the Ancient Demon Stone.
I have no other plans."
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon considered this briefly. He
first had the others leave, then he lowered a stone before Wu
Yu’s eyes. It was indeed the Ancient Demon Stone. He had
actually brought it with him!
It felt like the Ancient Demon Stone, but Wu Yu’s clone could
not clearly see the pictures within, as the clone didn’t have the
Eyes of Fire and Gold. But there were indeed images within,
which proved that it was the Ancient Demon Stone. He used
his clone to inspect it.
As long as the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was drawn away,
Wu Yu would be fine.
"I go to Hammerstone Mountain?" the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon asked.
"Go, then. The Little Roc Demon is there."
"You’re pitting your speed against mine?" the Crimson Blood
Roc Demon asked. If he found the Little Roc Demon, he would
definitely return here.
"The demon immortal might be amazing, but in terms of speed,
I’m a little ahead." Wu Yu grinned.
"Alright. We’ll see. My threat stands. No games."
In a flash of red light, he was gone.
He stood by his word, leaving the Ancient Demon Stone where
it was. No one came for a short while. Wu Yu had indeed left
the Little Roc Demon at Hammerstone Mountain and returned
back here before too long. He put the Ancient Demon Stone in
the Floating Dreams Pagoda and then continued along with his
Somersault Cloud, speeding away. The Crimson Blood Roc
Demon had not been gone for long.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon was indeed pitting his speed
against Wu Yu’s.
He wanted to save the Little Roc Demon and then return here.
He did not believe that Wu Yu would be able to outrun him.
But it was not as he had imagined. Wu Yu could have totally
foiled him. But since he had given up the Ancient Demon Stone
so directly, Wu Yu returned the respect by leaving the Little
Roc Demon unharmed. When the Crimson Blood Roc Demon
reached Hammerstone Mountain, he could naturally take his
son away.
However, Wu Yu knew that the Crimson Blood Roc Demon
had a little trick up his sleeve.
He had put a trace on the Ancient Demon Stone so that he could
hunt down Wu Yu afterwards.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon naturally wanted to get the
Ancient Demon Stone back, and also execute Wu Yu.
But Wu Yu was confident in the Floating Dreams Pagoda. The
Floating Dreams Pagoda was the perfect seal. Anything that
entered it would be gone to those outside.
After putting it in the Floating Dreams Pagoda, Wu Yu left very
quickly. After about 15 minutes, the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon returned with the Little Roc Demon in tow. He was
evidently furious, perhaps because his son was injured, or
perhaps because he could not track the Ancient Demon Stone.
Evidently, he knew that Wu Yu had taken away the Ancient
Demon Stone when he reached Hammerstone Mountain. If he
could track it, he would have gone directly towards the Ancient
Demon Stone, and not returned here to see if the Ancient
Demon Stone was still here, or if anything had happened to it.
"Demon immortal, seems like your tracking method doesn’t
work too well." Wu Yu’s clone was still there. He laughed at
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
"Don’t get cocky. Wait and see. As long as you’re still in this
world." The Crimson Blood Roc Demon destroyed Wu Yu’s
clone in a fit of rage.
Wu Yu lost all information from that side.
But no matter. The Ancient Demon Stone was obtained, and he
could very likely go to other worlds now.
He buried the Floating Dreams Pagoda in the forest and then
entered it along with his Heaven Devouring Avatar. Inside, Wu
Yu used his Eyes of Fire and Gold to look again, and the images
were indeed much clearer.
He was outside the Ancient Demon Stone, and did not look too
closely at the pictures. He reached out a hand to touch the
Ancient Demon Stone, because he knew that doing so would
get him a clearer look.
Boom!
He was in a new world, and he saw a large patch of land below
him, surrounded by sea on all four sides. There was a patch of
land over at the east side of the sea, and a few more in the west
as well. There was also a relatively large island in the south.
Boom!
The scene changed before his eyes.
"That’s... the Yan Huang Tribe......" Wu Yu was stunned. He
saw Immortal’s Capital, and the Yan Huang Tribe within.
This meant that the Ancient Demon Stone, which he had spent
so much effort to get to, was the Gateway to the Jambu Realm.
He felt like vomiting blood.
The Rose Demon Queen had the Gateway to the Stellar Realm.
The Immortal Jiuying had the Gateway to the Divine Battle
Realm.
And finally, during his last encounter, he had racked all his
brains and squeezed all his strength to get the Gateway to the
Jambu Realm.
"This is bullshit! What kind of luck is this!?"
Wu Yu was quite glum.
He was all too familiar with this world. This was the Gateway
to the Jambu Realm, no question about it.
Ming Long was doubling over with laughter.
Wu Yu had been happy for nothing. To return to the Jambu
Realm, all he needed was to use the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm. The Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm was
the key to the Jambu Realm already, and so his gain was exactly
zero.
"The only thing I can conclude is that the eight demon
immortals have different Ancient Demon Stones. After all, I’ve
seen three, and they’re all different." Wu Yu nodded. This
might be the only piece of good news. Wu Yu definitely wanted
to see how many worlds there were, which were as big as the
Jambu Realm.
"You’re wrong. There’s one more thing you can conclude,"
Ming Long said smugly.
"Which is?" Seeing her so puffed up, she must have made a big
breakthrough.
Ming Long grinned and said cockily, "Well, think carefully.
Could you have misunderstood the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm? The Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm
might not be the way between the Ancient Demon Realm and
the Jambu Realm."
Wu Yu was confused. "What are you talking about? Aren’t I
using it exactly to pass between the two worlds?"
Ming Long shook her head. "No, you dumbo. Listen to me, the
clever one. Let me tell you honestly. I think the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm’s function is this: no matter where you
are, it can return to the Ancient Demon Realm. It is centered on
the Ancient Demon Realm, and not a simple portal between the
Ancient Demon Realm and the Jambu Realm."
"I don’t get it." Wu Yu was still a little confused.
Ming Long became even more arrogant. With an air of
superiority, she smirked. "If you use the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm from anywhere, you can reach the
Ancient Demon Realm. But if you open this door from the
Ancient Demon Realm, you might not return to the Jambu
Realm, but instead the place you were in before you came to
the Ancient Demon Realm. Which is the place you came to the
Ancient Demon Realm from. Let me give an example. You
think it is a gateway between the Ancient Demon Realm and
the Jambu Realm because you have always been coming from
the Jambu Realm. If you used the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm from the Stellar Realm and then used it again
from here, you would not reach the Jambu Realm, but the
Stellar Realm. This means that if you did not have the Gateway
to the Jambu Realm, you would never be able to return to the
Jambu Realm."
This last sentence made Wu Yu sit up with fear.
Forever separated from the Jambu Realm. Completely divested
from it. That was a scary thought. After all, Wu Yu had grown
up there. And the person most important to him was there at the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
However, he understood what Ming Long was saying.
"That sounds about right."
"With Ancient Demon Realm as the nucleus, the Jambu Realm
might be one of eight worlds surrounding it. If I use the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm as the key, I can activate
the Ancient Demon Stones and reach other worlds. And then,
from the other worlds, I can only return by the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm. If I use the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm again in the Ancient Demon Realm, I will return
back to the previous world, and not the Jambu Realm."
He could use the Gateway to the Jambu Realm to do an
experiment.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar would remain here and control
the Floating Dreams Pagoda. Wu Yu would be in the Floating
Dreams Pagoda. Holding the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm, he moved near the Gateway to the Jambu Realm. He
could feel the golden eye trembling. As Wu Yu’s golden eye
neared the Ancient Demon Stone, a powerful sucking force
came from within the Jambu Realm, sucking him in. And then,
with a whirl, his body relaxed.
He realized that he was standing in midair. Below him was a
huge land - the Yan Huang Ancient Country. He was standing
outside the kingdom border spirit design.
Wu Yu used the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia to open the
kingdom border spirit design and entered. The Gateway to the
Jambu Realm was still in the Ancient Demon Realm, while the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm had followed him to the
Ancient Demon Realm.
"Previously, I was in 10,000 Immortals Palace when I entered
the Ancient Demon Realm. This time, I used the Gateway to
the Jambu Realm but did not return to 10,000 Immortals Palace,
but rather the center of this world."
Since the kingdom border spirit design could be opened, this
was indeed the Jambu Realm.
Wu Yu again used the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm
and passed through back into the Floating Dreams Pagoda,
beside the Gateway to the Jambu Realm.
And then this time he activated the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm. He did not pass through the Gateway to the
Jambu Realm. As expected, he appeared above the Immortal’s
Capital, and not in 10,000 Immortals Palace.
This meant that the Ancient Demon Realm had recorded the
last location before entering the Ancient Demon Realm.
This meant that the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm was
a treasure that allowed one to return to the Ancient Demon
Realm from any world. It served as a memory point, regardless
of what world it was. And not just a specialized gateway
between Ancient Demon Realm and the Jambu Realm.
If Wu Yu went to Stellar Realm, and did not use the Gateway
to the Stellar Realm, he could use the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm and then return to the last saved point at the
Stellar Realm, and not the Jambu Realm.
Thinking of this, Wu Yu went cold with fright.
"If I had obtained the Gateway to the Stellar Realm, or some
other door, but had no way to return to the Jambu Realm, then
I might’ve been cut off from the Jambu Realm forever."
By this logic, he should be celebrating that the first door he had
obtained was the Gateway to the Jambu Realm.
"What other secrets does the Ancient Demon Realm hold, I
wonder. Why does it have so many doors and keys to other
worlds?"
Looking out, the world did not seem that different, besides
being a little more primal, and having denser spiritual qi.

Perhaps the season of massacre was one such mystery, like a

curse.
"Of course, these are all guesses. But if I found another Ancient
Demon Stone, I could prove my theory."
Wu Yu thought.
"Over at the land side, I’ve seen three of four demon immortals.
The Immortal Jiuying and the Rose Demon Queen are on their
guard, and difficult to snatch from. As for the Immortal Locust,
he’s a tough one as well. His detection abilities are greatly
enhanced, and he has no clear weakness either. Seems like it’s
time for me to turn to the four demon immortals of the sea
region!"
The land and sea were in conflict, and seldom communicated.
The chances of succeeding might be slightly higher there. Wu
Yu immediately followed through, changing his plan and
heading for the sea.
He remembered that the four demon immortals of the sea were
the Azure Dragon, the Green Emperor, the Red Devil, and the
Quintessential Tree Demon.
In the sea region, they were probably harder to deal with, so he
would need to be extra careful.
Wu Yu’s real body was stealthy. He held a tremendous
advantage when he was an unknown factor.
He quickly flew to the sea region. This was his first time
reaching the boundary between land and sea in the Ancient
Demon Realm. Before him was the vast sea, stretching beyond
the horizon. It was endless, and many demons resided within
its depths. Perhaps because the season of massacre was over,
many demons were out and about, and the sea region was
lively.
Wu Yu entered the sea, unaffected as he sank into its depths.
As he headed for deeper waters, he used the Assimilation
Technique of Dao and Soul to listen for news of the four sea
region demon immortals. As expected, they all had Ancient
Demon Stones, which they treasured greatly and kept by their
side. Wu Yu obtained much information on all four, and finally
made his choice.
"The Green Emperor has two huge eyes, and is a master of
illusion techniques. It is simply impossible to try and obtain his
Ancient Demon Stone.
"The Red Devil is a wily one. No one knows where his real
body is, and he’s a vicious one that’s hard to deal with.
"The Quintessential Tree Demon is even more mysterious. No
one has ever met him before, and they don’t even know if he
actually exists."
To think that out of the four demon immortals, only the Azure
Dragon was a little more normal. He had staked his territory
over a large area and lived the life of a grand emperor.
Wu Yu heard that his sea region territory was known as the Big
Dragon Sea. It was all his land, and he himself was usually at
the most central Fishing Dragon Region. One would be able to
find him there.
The Azure Dragon did not have any children or hobbies.
Perhaps his greatest passion was sleeping. He spent long years
in slumber, or waking up to gorge himself. This had been going
on for a long time, and someone like him with no clear
weaknesses was a tough nut to crack. Wu Yu could only go see
for himself and plan as it went.
He traversed the deep seas. When he reached the Big Dragon
Sea, it was already the Azure Dragon’s territory. The demons
that lived here were basically all the Azure Dragon’s
subordinates. Many of them were fish-related, and the number
of demons was considered high. There were all sorts and
shapes, even some that Wu Yu had no name for. Some were
even demons with fish heads on both sides, or fish-like demons
with huge claws. Some had sharp spikes on their head, or
blazed with cold fire.
More than one could count.
Many of the demons in the Big Dragon Sea were celebrating
the arrival of the season of tranquility. A festive cheer hung in
the air, and there was not the slightest sense of danger.
Wu Yu quickly went to the core Fishing Dragon Region. The
spiritual qi in the sea was surprisingly dense, and the spiritual
qi fused with the seawater, creating a jade-colored slush. If any
Dong Yue Wu person drank of it, they would be able to start
cultivating immediately.
However, the Fishing Dragon Region was fairly gloomy, and
very desolate.
Even when he was approaching it, Wu Yu noticed that there
was no life around.
Evidently, no one dared to get too close to disturb the demon
immortal.
Demon immortals probably held the same status here as the
Ancient Emperor did in the Jambu Realm.
These demons spoke of the demon immortals with profound
respect. Some were even more fearful than respectful,
especially towards the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. Many only
held an abiding dread.
However, even the Crimson Blood Roc Demon could do
nothing to Wu Yu. And now he was searching all over for Wu
Yu futilely.
Wu Yu stealthily entered the Fishing Dragon Region. His eyes
watched all directions and his ears were open to all sound as he
headed towards the depths of the Fishing Dragon Region with
his Eyes of Fire and Gold scouting out the way.
As he entered deeper waters, the entire world was plunged into
a deep gloom. This part of the sea was so deep that not a sliver
of light reached it. Wu Yu himself was not inclined to create
light either. That would make it easy for the Azure Dragon
demon immortal to spot him.
He continued forward, towards where the seawater was richer
in spiritual qi.
He did not know how much time had passed, but he suddenly
saw a deep-sea trench before him. There seemed to be a
glimmer of light, and Wu Yu locked on to it with his Eyes of
Fire and Gold. He looked down and saw the Ancient Demon
Stone.
It was nestled deep in the trench, and all was quiet. From a good
distance, he could see images changing on it. This also proved
that it was the Ancient Demon Stone.
"Could the Azure Dragon demon immortal be somewhere else?
Could he have gone out carousing after the season of massacre
ended?" Wu Yu mused.
He did not dare to directly approach the Ancient Demon Stone.
He continued to observe and stayed wary of his surroundings.
His Eyes of Fire and Gold swept the entire area, but he found
no trace of life.
"Unless the Azure Dragon demon immortal specializes in
camouflage, it’s unlikely that he can elude my gaze."
Since he was sure that the Azure Dragon demon immortal was
probably somewhere else, then he would settle things quickly.
He made a decision and homed in on the Ancient Demon Stone.
And then, quick as lightning, he zoomed in!
His speed was naturally frightening.
"Something’s wrong."
In truth, the area was too damn quiet.
Just as the notion occurred to him, the peaceful sea suddenly
exploded in a maelstrom before Wu Yu even touched the
Ancient Demon Stone. It felt like the sky was falling. The
debris in the sea completely shattered, and the Ancient Demon
Stone disappeared as well!
In such a chaotic situation, Wu Yu could have left directly with
the Somersault Cloud, but after realizing it was a trap, he
instead was in no hurry to leave.
Subsequently, the water gradually calmed back down.
The sea floor seemed to have vanished, and now it was
seawater all around him. The light from the Ancient Demon
Stone was gone, and he was back in pitch-black darkness.
Wu Yu did not panic in such a situation. He calmly assessed
his situation. "Where am I?"
He felt like he was trapped somewhere.
"You are in my stomach." Suddenly, a huge voice boomed out.
It sounded like it belonged to an elder, and had a cheeky twang
to it.
"Could it be that the sea trench was your mouth? I did not
realize it. How clever of you." Wu Yu remembered that the
world had started shaking when he entered the sea trench, then
he had been swept here.
"You’re wrong. The moment you entered the Fishing Dragon
Region, you were already in my mouth. My body is half the
size of the entire Fishing Dragon Region," the Azure Dragon
demon immortal boasted.
Wu Yu was indeed stunned by this.
He had already been very careful, but this guy was just too
enormous. So he had been walking around inside his mouth for
the better part of a day. He had let his guard down upon seeing
the Ancient Demon Stone, and was now already in his belly.
No wonder the world had shaken.
The Azure Dragon demon immortal did not seem like the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon. Wu Yu had also guessed that he
was a pretty laid-back demon, and probably someone he could
negotiate with.
He asked, "The demon immortal seems to have set this trap at
leisure and was waiting for me. Could it be that someone told
you that I was coming?"
Azure Dragon howled with glee. "You’re a clever one. That’s
right. The Crimson Blood Roc Demon said that you stole his
son and traded him for his Ancient Demon Stone. He’s looking
all over the world to kill you. If I just let him know I’ve caught
you, there’ll definitely be a huge reward."
So it was the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. He had gone mad
with rage.
Wu Yu smiled. "Senior demon immortal, you probably didn’t
take a liking to the huge reward. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be
here wasting your breath on me."
The Azure Dragon demon immortal roared with laughter.
"Indeed. I don’t want his black and smelly things. I heard that
you have the key to the Ancient Demon Realm with you. I also
know that you want the Ancient Demon Stone. So I propose a
trade. One that is definitely fair, and will sound loud and proud
in your favor."
The Azure Dragon indeed seemed slightly benign.
Laughter bubbled out of Wu Yu. "I beg Senior to tell me more."
Azure Dragon said, "Very simple. I have been guarding the
Ancient Demon Stone for a very, very long time. Today, I’m
willing to give it to you. But before that, you open the Gateway
to the Immortal Sword Realm and send me over there. The deal
is then complete. A perfect success. And as for me, I don’t even
want to take your key. That’s a complete win for you."
Wu Yu was silent after hearing this.
Firstly, he could confirm that this Ancient Demon Stone led to
a new world, a place called the Immortal Sword Realm.
He had no idea how beautiful this world might be, or if it was
anything like the Stellar Realm, the Divine Battle Realm, or the
Jambu Realm.
Perhaps from the words “Immortal Sword,” many people liked
to use the sword. Perhaps a place like the Shushan Immortal
Sect.
From this trade, it seemed like it would be all too easy for him
to obtain the Gateway to the Immortal Sword Realm. All he had
to do was to send him out.

Evidently, the Azure Dragon was not at all interested in the

Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s reward. He had his own ideas.
Wu Yu asked, "Isn’t the Ancient Demon Realm not bad either?
Does Senior wish to leave this place so badly?"
The demon immortal Azure Dragon laughed bitterly. "I’ve
already cultivated to demon immortal level. I know that this
world will grant me not another bit of improvement. I’m
already at the limit. Besides, each season of massacre is torture.
My friends, my brothers, they all die here. I’ve lost track of the
years. I hate this world. You’re actually telling me this world is
not bad? Keke.... Do you know why we all guard our Ancient
Demon Stones so closely? It’s because we can see other worlds,
where there is no season of massacre."
This answer was similar to the Rose Demon Queen’s.
"Your end of the deal is simple. Send me over. Release me. It’s
agony here in the Ancient Demon Realm. I have spent a
meaningless eternity here."
He pleaded with sincerity, and awaited Wu Yu’s reply.
Wu Yu thought it over, but he still shook his head. "In truth, I
am one of those you envy, who came from other worlds. The
worlds are not as you imagine. The spiritual qi is far inferior
compared to this place. Besides, there are eight demon
immortals here, but only one immortal there. All that is
different is the season of massacre."
The Azure Dragon shook his head. "You don’t get it. The only
exit for us demons is the Demon Immortal Realm. Do you
know why the eight of us are here? It’s because we cannot go
to the Demon Immortal Realm. But throughout all these years,
we have seen demon immortals rise from other worlds, going
on to Demon Immortal Realm, a world that truly belongs to the
demon immortals."
"Demon Immortal Realm?"
In the Jambu Realm, Wu Yu had heard of this place. It was a
little like heaven and hell, but probably much smaller. It was
the final goal for all demons. It was said that one could rise to
Demon Immortal Realm after becoming a demon immortal.
Therefore, they, too, wanted to go to the Demon Immortal
Realm.
"This trade is way too simple for you," the Azure Dragon said
temptingly.
He felt like he had almost persuaded Wu Yu.
However, Wu Yu still shook his head. "Honestly, I cannot
agree. I still don’t know you, and your nature. You are a
terrifying demon immortal. If I take you to the Immortal Sword
Realm, you might wreak havoc in that world. You might even
be a tyrant there, and cause countless deaths. If that’s the case,
then the burden of the sin will lie heavily on me. Because I
don’t know you, I cannot bring you over, no matter how easy it
is."
The demon immortal Azure Dragon had been eagerly waiting
for his answer.
But Wu Yu’s reply devastated him. This mighty demon
immortal stood before Wu Yu, and said in a hoarse voice, "I’m
begging you. I can guarantee that I won’t do anything wild. I
am trying to go to the Demon Immortal Realm. I will not mess
with the world, may heaven’s lightning strike me if I do. How
about you come with me to supervise? Will that do?"
He seemed to truly want this. If he was in human form, he
would probably be pleading Wu Yu on his knees.
"That doesn’t help. If you cause mischief, I can’t stop you, can
I?" Wu Yu only wanted to go and see other worlds, and was not
bent on going there. Therefore, bringing this demon immortal
over was too risky for him. He had no need to take such a risk,
so he was unwilling to take this deal, sweet as it sounded.
After being rejected, the Azure Dragon demon immortal flew
into a rage. "You rejected the wine I offered and demanded
wine that has gone sour! Didn’t I tell you that you’re in my
stomach, and in my control?! Since you’re not going to be
smart about it, then I won’t show you mercy either. I will take
the key myself and do as I please!"
Perhaps this was his true nature?
Wu Yu could already feel that an attack was imminent. He had
not simply swallowed him into his stomach. This was some sort
of Natural Mystique.
But Wu Yu had prepared beforehand. Just as the opponent
thought him good and cornered, and prepared to attack him, Wu
Yu flipped with the Somersault Cloud and left his stomach.
Wu Yu was not worried, because the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon only knew that he was fast, but not that he could also
elude imprisonment.
Therefore, the Azure Dragon demon immortal was caught
completely off-guard.
Wu Yu knew that his final refusal had triggered the Azure
Dragon demon immortal to use his natural Mystique, with
intent to kill Wu Yu and take the key.
As a demon immortal, it was already his limit to bend and bow
to Wu Yu.
Finally, he had run out of patience. This showed Wu Yu that he
was not as harmless as he had described himself to be.
After all, Wu Yu had also heard about the Azure Dragon’s
temper. He was a huge whale in the sea. Opening his gigantic
mouth, he would suck in huge quantities of fish and prawn,
except that all he ate was demons.
In any case, while he was not as merciless as the Crimson Blood
Roc Demon, but he had an equally casual attitude about the
lives of others.
That was also why he had not easily agreed to the deal.
As he leaped out from the Azure Dragon’s stomach, he was still
in Fishing Dragon Region. The huge shadow beneath him was
the demon immortal, bursting with fury. Wu Yu charged
towards the sky. Right now, he could care about nothing else,
besides reaching the surface. Otherwise, he would be at the
mercy of the sea currents.
"So you can even escape from my stomach! Impressive! But
escape from my clutches? Not so easy!"
As Wu Yu appeared, the Azure Dragon locked on to his
location, and chased Wu Yu into the clouds. Wu Yu looked
down and felt a pang of shock and fear. Below him, a terrifying
beast’s silhouette could be seen!
It was perhaps as big as an entire sea region!
Its body was like an alligator or lizard, but covered with dragon
scales, as black as night. It looked a little like a scaled dragon,
but its head was much larger. It took up a third of his body on
its own. Especially that mouth - when it opened, it felt like it
could take a bite out of the land itself. It felt like he could even
swallow an island the size of Nanyin Demon Continent whole.
This was not a mouth like the Jambu Titanic Beast’s, but one
arrayed with sharp teeth.
This was the Azure Dragon!
He was truly colossal.
As he exploded with rage, his intent to kill was overwhelming.
Locking on to Wu Yu, he simply had to raise his head to reach
him, even if Wu Yu was already in the sky.
Now that Wu Yu was already out of his stomach, Wu Yu was
even less afraid. He looked down from the clouds: "Actually,
you’re overthinking things. My world is watched over by an
awesome immortal. He’s my father. The way I see it, he’s at
least 10 times stronger than you. He guards that world, and if
you go over, you might just be killed immediately."
He mentioned father to scare Azure Dragon. Of course, the way
things were looking it seemed there was at least a 95 percent
chance that the Ancient Emperor was truly his father.
However, the Azure Dragon bellowed: "Cease your
intimidation! I am not at all scared! 10 times as strong? Come
on then!"
"You mean that you’re going to other worlds to change them
after all, eh? You also know that you became a demon immortal
long ago, rather than becoming a demon immortal in another
world, right? So you’re not guaranteed to go to Demon
Immortal Realm?" Wu Yu said.
"And so what? If you’re here to stir us up, then why should I
beg you for anything?! Let me tell you this: we eight demon
immortals have already talked to each other. Everyone knows
of your presence. From now on, don’t even think of obtaining
an Ancient Demon Stone. You might be able to run, but forget
about getting the Ancient Demon Stones that we have hidden.
Dream on! So run then! One day, you will come to us to beg!
To work with us!" To think that they had teamed up. Wu Yu
was not anticipating that.
Ordinarily, they would hide their own secrets.
Perhaps in his fit of anger at losing the Ancient Demon Stone,
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon had told the other seven.
"You’re forgetting something. Leaving the Ancient Demon
Realm is a common hope, so it’s natural that they team up.
Next, the eight of them will probably hunt you down all over
the world. Each wants to kill you and take the key. Perhaps they
will fight amongst themselves after that, but that would no
longer be your concern."
Ming Long said.
"You’re right."
These eight demon immortals teaming up was indeed a huge
problem for Wu Yu. He naturally knew that his situation just
got much harder. It had gotten even harder to obtain Ancient
Demon Stones.
"I gave you a chance. You squandered it. Go to hell!"
Azure Dragon surged out of the sea region, his colossal body
gleaming in the sunlight. It was as though an island had risen
into the sky. A terrifying sight.
Wu Yu knew that chances were slim now. He decided not to
linger. Before he was caught, he left swiftly. Azure Dragon
realized that his speed was frightening. Even as a demon
immortal, he could not detect Wu Yu’s tracks.
"What kind of Mystique is that? Feels like he disappeared from
the world!"
Azure Dragon was stunned.
He looked in the direction that Wu Yu had left, his gaze
smoldering.
A wild look that had not appeared in years.
Wu Yu appeared back on land before long.
"Those eight have teamed up. If you go hunting Ancient
Demon Stones, you will definitely walk into their traps. What
are you going to do?"
Wu Yu shook his head. "What can I do? Put the matter aside
for now. In any case, I’m not in any great hurry. At least I got
the Gateway to the Jambu Realm. I have time. I can definitely
wait them out. I’m in no hurry to go to the other worlds either.
It’s important to focus on my own cultivation. Settle down and
raise my cultivation realm. I can wait, but they might run out of
patience. If they think that I’ve left, they’ll get even more
anxious."
"Makes sense. Let those eight shrimps stew. Heh heh!" Ming
Long cackled.
The Azure Dragon was colossal, but she called him a
shrimp......
Wu Yu returned back to Temple of Heart and Spirit, and briefly
told Full Moon of Nanshan and the others about it.
"So there are many other worlds. Amazing. Those worlds are
probably more interesting than Ancient Demon Realm. There
are only demons here. Not even a castle." Ye Xixi had gone
exploring in the last few days as well. To her dissatisfaction, it
was barren plains and mountains everywhere.
"Stellar Realm, Immortal Sword Realm, Divine Battle Realm.
Perhaps these realms cultivate slightly differently from us.
Interesting indeed. But the Ancient Demon Realm’s spiritual qi
is densest. This is a suitable place for cultivation, and there are
many opponents to hone ourselves on."
"Let’s work hard. If you need a sparring partner, I can
accommodate." Wu Yu smiled.
"We wouldn’t spar with a mad lad like you. I like to spar with
the little girl. Easy meat, haha!" Full Moon of Nanshan laughed
merrily.
"Hmph, one day I will surpass you, and beat you until you’re
crawling on the floor picking up your teeth!"
Temple of Heart and Spirit was a merry place, with good cheer.
Wu Yu went to check in on Wu You and Feng Xueya.
Especially Wu You. In another world, her resilient nature had
asserted itself, and now she also had Wu Yu helping her.
Wu Yu’s own cultivation realm had been boosted by external
forces, and he had surged to the Dao Querying Realm
smoothly.
Ancient Emperor’s Dao Musings, golden titan.

Therefore, Wu Yu decided to settle down for a while.

He had time. Five times the time, in the Floating Dreams
Pagoda.
After chatting with Full Moon of Nanshan and the others for a
while, he entered the Full Moon of Nanshan.
The eight demon immortals were combing the world for him,
but Ancient Demon Realm was huge, and it was not easy to
search, even for demon immortals.
As for Wu Yu, he remained in the Floating Dreams Pagoda,
studying great spirit designs, refining immortal medicines, and
contemplating dao. One step at a time.
Patience was the most important virtue.
This was a tedious process. For Wu Yu, it was revision. He
went over his prior hasty progress, filling in the gaps, and also
developing in new directions. Dao Querying Realm was about
questioning and contemplating, and moving forwards a little at
a time.
Invisibly, time passed in his isolation.
In a flash, about 50 months had passed in the Floating Dreams
Pagoda. That was roughly 4 years.
In the Ancient Soul Tower, Wu Yu had consecutively blitzed
through multiple tiers to reach the Dao Querying Realm. In
these 4 years, he had re-gathered himself, and grinded his way
up. In his meditative state, he had finally reached second tier
Dao Querying cultivation.
And in this time, roughly a year of real time had passed since
he had come to the Ancient Demon Realm.
He remembered that he had told Luo Pin he wished to see her
once a year. She had agreed.
In this year, Ancient Emperor had not looked for Wu Yu either.
Seemed like nothing was happening.
After a year, Luo Pin was probably ever closer to
immortalhood.
Wu Yu prepared to make a trip to Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas. Perhaps the Ancient Emperor was still a very real threat,
and it was best if he did not appear at the Jambu Realm, but Wu
Yu missed her. After so long, he had no news of her.
Perhaps she was missing him too.
As time passed, he felt that there should be no problem with the
Ancient Emperor. It was simply his method of nurture - to keep
Wu Yu away from him.
He had once said that time would prove all.
A year had passed, and indeed his point stood.
However, before he went to the Jambu Realm, Wu Yu decided
to challenge another puppet in the Floating Dreams Pagoda,
since he had gone to great lengths to increase his cultivation
realm. The Golden Mystical Dragon was equivalent to a ninth
tier Dao Querying cultivator, and the next puppet would be a
tenth tier Dao Querying cultivator. Wu Yu wanted to know -
would it be the last puppet?
If not, could he actually have immortal-level puppets?
Wu Yu felt that seemed unlikely.
But he was eager to see if the Floating Dreams Pagoda would
change in any way after he defeated the last puppet.
He had defeated the tenth tier Dao Querying cultivator Little
Roc Demon before, and so he felt that it should be little effort
to defeat the last puppet with just his main body, since he had
risen by one tier.
He prepared himself.
After beginning the fight, the last puppet emerged from the
white spirit design.
Of course, if there were actually immortal-level puppets, that
would be incredible, but Wu Yu felt that it was likely not
possible.
After rising to the second tier of the Dao Querying Realm, he
immediately challenged the puppet in the white spirit design.
As for what would come after the Black Phoenix, the Silver
Qilin, and the Golden Mystical Dragon, Wu Yu was pretty
curious.
The other eight spirit designs vanished.
The white spirit design glowed brightly and then the light
faded.
The puppet that appeared before Wu Yu was equivalent to a
10th tier Dao Querying cultivator.
But what appeared could only be described as shocking.
Because this puppet was not a beast, and did not seem that
scary.
He remembered that the puppets before had included the
Dignified Sword Elemental, the Dignified Archer Elemental,
and the Dignified Trident Elemental.
The puppet before him looked like the Dignified Sword
Elemental, also human-like.
Its flesh, skin, features, organs, and bones were all exactly like
a real person’s, at first glance.
Of course, Wu Yu had the Eyes of Fire and Gold, and could see
more. This was not a real person. It was ultimately still a
puppet, albeit one made with many spirit designs. Every single
drop of its blood had spirit designs.
Through and through.
It was clear that the spirit designs it had were even more
complex than those of the Golden Mystical Dragon.
What shocked Wu Yu the most was that this puppet was a
mirror image of Wu Yu, down to the last detail.
Just like Wu Yu’s real body.
Therefore, when it stood against Wu Yu’s real body, it was
even more like Wu Yu than his own Heaven Devouring Avatar.
Ordinary people would find it hard to tell the difference
between this puppet and Wu Yu.
"This puppet was actually made in my image. I wonder how."
Wu Yu was rather astonished.
He had to admit that fighting this puppet felt similar to fighting
the Little Roc Demon.
Especially since it looked exactly like him, it felt a little more
threatening.
"Is that so surprising?" The opponent even seemed to be able
to think independently, and spoke to Wu Yu.
"A little. How should I address you?" There had been no puppet
able to converse with him before.
"As you wish. I am a puppet."
He was even aware of his own identity. That was special
enough. Puppets were not alive, and could not have sentience.
Only heaven could produce life.
Perhaps some soul was used in creating this puppet.
"Then I’ll call you Puppet Wu Yu."
It was just a label, it did not matter.
"Alright. As long as you defeat me, you can command me. To
have reached this level, it shows that you’re very strong
already. Surpassing eight levels to challenge me is quite
remarkable. Let’s get to it," Puppet Wu Yu said.
It spoke casually.
"No problem."
Wu Yu was prepared.
Puppet Wu Yu suddenly laughed. "Be careful. I’m not easy to
deal with. You might return disappointed."
"Show me, then."
This battle would be a hard fight.
Wu Yu did not hide at all. He immediately shifted to the
strongest state of the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth,
the Jambu Sky Pillar and Yan Huang Dragon Insignia in hand.
All of his great treasures were deployed.
But Puppet Wu Yu changed as well, pulling out a silver staff
that resembled the Jambu Sky Pillar as his choice of weapon.
Wu Yu saw that its body could change at will, dissolving into
a liquid state at any time. It had endless transformations. Of
course, it was not that this puppet was created in Wu Yu’s
image, but simply that it could take many forms.
Since it could even pull out a staff from its body, he could
probably change into any person or beast.
"Impressive."
"Just a humble trick. Nothing to pull teeth over," Puppet Wu
Yu said.
It felt strange to see himself talk.
When the Heaven Devouring Avatar was speaking beside him,
he still felt like he was the speaker. This was different.
But as strange as it was, he would understand it all once he took
it down and studied the spirit designs.
Just as he was about to attack, his opponent actually moved
first.
When Wu Yu used the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and
Earth to maximize his size, his opponent’s body was also
changing, growing at the same time as his.
When Wu Yu used the Immortal Ape Transformation, the
opponent also turned into a golden Immortal Ape.
When the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia appeared in Wu Yu’s
hand, his opponent also created a Yan Huang Dragon Insignia.
Wu Yu was curious. Could he also use all the spirit designs that
Wu Yu would use?
He laughed and immediately used the Archaic Twin Dragon
Immortal Vaporizing Design!
The Yan Huang Dragon Insignia’s power surged forth, the huge
dragon insignia rising into the sky. It crashed down on Puppet
Wu Yu’s head, and the words “Yan Huang” became two
mystical dragons that coiled over his head. They crashed down,
completely trapping the puppet.
However, his opponent also raised its Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia to the sky. It flipped around and seemed to use a
similar spirit design. Both clashed strongly. Wu Yu’s Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia had smashed his opponent’s Dragon
Insignia completely, but its own power had been completely
negated, and did no damage to Puppet Wu Yu.
Even the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia could not finish it off!
Wu Yu was amazed. He could just create a Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia out of nothing and completely negate his own attack?

Of the two Archaic Twin Dragon Immortal Vaporizing

Designs, Wu Yu’s seraphic dao treasure had seemed more
aggressive, but his opponent’s one had seemed stronger, as
though it had the Violet Kingdom Primordial Energy of a 10th
tier Dao Querying cultivator. In comparison, Wu Yu had not
managed to take the advantage.
"Perhaps it has some sort of mimic spirit design that allows it
to copy you. Or perhaps its natural ability is to copy. If you
don’t believe it, test it out?"
Heeding Ming Long, Wu Yu did not immediately use his
strongest move. Instead, he used other methods, such as his All
Cleansing God Eye Technique. But his opponent also used the
All Cleansing God Eye Technique, and it seemed stronger than
Wu Yu’s.
When he used the Imperial Descent’s spirit design, Heaven’s
Imperial Descent: Immortal Burning Design, his opponent
followed suit, and again it seemed stronger than his.
Wu Yu could see that even his opponent’s Imperial Descent
battle axe had been pulled out of its body.
From start to finish, it was the exact duplicate. Wu Yu had the
stronger dao treasure but was matched by his opponent’s higher
level of strength.
Wu Yu used the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots’ 3,000 Star
Clouds Decimation Design. His opponent also used its Stellar
Universe Dragon Boots’ 3,000 Star Clouds Decimation Design.
It seemed as powerful as Wu Yu’s. More, it was unafraid of
death. It was uncanny.
"This means that it has some sort of mimic spirit design. It has
no innate offensive moves. Of course, its mimicking is just a
copy. It doesn’t have the original spirit design’s true power,
although it is close."
Wu Yu could feel that the puppet could instantly see through
its opponent’s spirit designs. Even if it did not understand it, it
could duplicate spirit designs instantly and perfectly.
This was indeed an amazing skill.
But Wu Yu found the way to deal with it.
"Some things cannot be easily copied."
For example, the Violent Art.
It was not just a thickening of his arms. The Lawful
Embodiment of Heaven and Earth had also been only copied in
form. But as for how much strength he had, it did not actually
change depending on the puppet’s size.
For example, the Heaven Devouring Avatar.
When Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar also entered, the
puppet was forced to split into two, to fight both the real body
and Heaven Devouring Avatar. But actually, its overall strength
did not double after splitting. Each divided body was
diminished in strength.
Even when Wu Yu used other spirit designs, he could overcome
his duplicate. As the two fought, half of the puppet’s body was
destroyed by Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar’s Nine-
Starred Dragon’s Well. The other was smashed by Wu Yu’s
Violent Art, supported by the secondary spirit designs of the
Jambu Sky Pillar. It was pulped.
Success!
This did not mean that Puppet Wu Yu was not good. Wu Yu
had only managed to beat it with two bodies. Others would be
unable to use such an approach. Given its strength, the puppet
would naturally have an advantage against someone like the
Little Roc Demon. After all, judging by the fight between Wu
Yu and the Little Roc Demon, the puppet could probably
duplicate his Natural Mystiques and have a close fight. In the
end, its unkillable body would allow him to triumph over its
opponent.
After taking down the puppet, Wu Yu studied it. As expected,
all of the spirit designs in its body served a central purpose,
which was a mimic spirit design.
The entire puppet’s ability revolved on mimicking. Of course,
it also had the power of a 10th tier Dao Querying cultivator.
Put simply, it was a 10th tier Dao Querying cultivator who
could copy any attack of any opponent, and was perhaps
stronger than his opponent. Unless the enemy had immortal-
level techniques, such as the Violent Art.
After some time, Puppet Wu Yu recovered. Wu Yu put it in the
Temple of Heart and Spirit to protect Wu You. Alongside the
other puppets, this was quite the defensive setup.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar remained here for the moment
as well.
Wu Yu prepared to go to the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas
after defeating this puppet, to meet his better half.
However, he realized that there was a change in the Floating
Dreams Pagoda after defeating Puppet Wu Yu.
Firstly, in terms of time, Wu Yu could feel that the time within
was flowing even quicker.
He experimented and found that it was 10 times now!
Which meant that 10 years within was equivalent to one year
outside.
There was another even more significant change!
The major change to the Floating Dreams Pagoda was that Wu
Yu could now let others in.
In the past, it wouldn’t work. Even if he tried to force it, it
would last for just an instant before the Floating Dreams
Pagoda would eject outsiders automatically.
Now, although Wu Yu had not fully formed a blood bond with
the Floating Dreams Pagoda, he could still sense the change.
There seemed to be a certain level of requirement on Wu Yu’s
Primordial Spirit. To let others in, he would have to endure a
certain level of stress.
Although he did not know why, his guess was that the Floating
Dreams Pagoda would probably be under stress too if others
were to enter and enjoy the 10 times the amount of time.
Perhaps letting just an additional person in would be twice as
difficult for the Floating Dreams Pagoda to maintain the 10
times acceleration. This would be the same for the subsequent
addition of people.
A dao treasure, or perhaps an immortal treasure of the gods, of
this level like the Ancient Soul Tower of the Ancient Emperor
could allow a large number of people in without exerting much
pressure on the Ancient Emperor.
Therefore, Wu Yu felt that this probably had something to do
with time.
10 times acceleration was, in fact, extremely difficult.
The changes that came after successfully challenging the
puppet surprised Wu Yu dearly.
Nonetheless, the most joyous ones were the Full Moon of
Nanshan and Ye Xixi. They were long envious of Wu Yu
having five times the amount of time.
They had thought of catching up to Wu Yu. However,
whenever they recalled that Wu Yu had five times more time
than them, they inevitably gave up.
Therefore, the Full Moon of Nanshan laughed heartily, "It’s
finally time to show my worth!" Wu Yu was still planning to
head to the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. However, he
wasn’t going with the Floating Dreams Pagoda this time. He
left the Floating Dreams Pagoda and his Heaven Devouring
Avatar behind so the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi could
continue cultivating within it.
As for Wu You and Feng Xueya, they didn’t need time as
dearly as them. Furthermore, if they went in too, the Floating
Dreams Pagoda probably couldn’t take it. Wu Yu could clearly
sense that although he had only let the Full Moon of Nanshan
and Ye Xixi in, the time in it had become a little erratic.
Fortunately, the flow of time was maintained at roughly 10
times, with it dropping to eight times from time to time.
Even so, this was greatly beneficial for both of them.
"Are you sure you are returning to the Jambu Realm?" asked
the Full Moon of Nanshan.
Wu Yu chuckled and said, "I have to go back somehow in my
lifetime. I couldn’t possibly hide here forever."
"That’s true. The Ancient Emperor even sent your loved ones
to you. I guess the possibility is slim." Initially, the Full Moon
of Nanshan still couldn’t believe it. However, as time passed,
they were safe and sound and the Ancient Emperor had fulfilled
his promise - he felt like he might have overthought this.
"If he had any ill intentions, he could have imprisoned me at
the beginning. He wouldn’t have to take the risk of me entering
the Ancient Demon Realm."
Regardless, no matter which perspective they took, the Ancient
Emperor wasn’t the same as they had assumed initially.
"Perhaps we had a fixed impression of him before knowing."
Wu Yu had used the Gateway to the Jambu Realm previously
and he was fine.
Moreover, he was starting to miss Luo Pin.
The initial promise was that he would visit her.
Wu Yu moved through the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm and was back in the Jambu Realm.
He was hovering above the Yan Huang Ancient Country.
As he looked across, the kingdom was incomparably
prosperous with lots of experts. Those huge cities were densely
packed and scattered across, looking more lively than the
deserted Ancient Demon Realm.
He could also hear numerous people chorusing his name, their
eyes filled with sincerity.
Wu Yu returned to the Immortal’s Capital first. In the vast
Immortal’s Capital, whenever someone noticed him, they
would go down on their knees and cheer.
Qian Kun Palace, 10,000 Immortals Palace.
As Wu Yu wasn’t in, it was empty. Di Shatian was really busy
attending to all matters throughout the kingdom. However, he
managed everything well and could be said to be greatly
important.
"Emperor Yu, you have finally come out of seclusion. Do you
have plans to choose your consorts this time? Or are you
heading to the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas?" asked Di
Shatian.
He was still worried about choosing consorts for Wu Yu. Over
the past year, many people had sent information of beautiful
girls to him. Now those had piled up like a mountain. In this
world, there were countless beautiful ladies who were waiting
for Wu Yu to choose them. Small officials who wished to use
their daughters to progress their positions were numerous.
Di Shatian knew Wu Yu would probably choose a consort after
becoming dao companions with Luo Pin.
Wu Yu also knew that as long as he agreed, 10,000 Immortals
Palace would probably be filled with beautiful girls with
various backgrounds from the entire Jambu Realm in a few
days.
However, his interest was only at the Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas. Therefore, he replied, "I’m thinking of visiting the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas."
Di Shatian said, "Let me get some guys to escort Emperor Yu
there. The elite experts of our Yan Huang Tribe are not at all
inferior to the dragon tribe."
Wu Yu shook his head. "That’s not necessary. I can go on my
own."
Di Shatian frowned and said, "Emperor Yu, you might not
know about this. The mystical dragon tribe abhors external
marriage. They are eager to expand the size of their tribe and
therefore are worried about mixed blood. Basically,
descendants with mixed blood would not be allowed into the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. I could also tell from the
previous time that other than the Lord of the Four Seas, the
other mystical dragons probably don’t see eye to eye with you.
In fact...."
"I know about that. However, do you think I’m afraid of them?"
Wu Yu said with a smile.
Di Shatian was taken aback. When he saw the confident look
on Wu Yu, he asked, "Emperor Yu, are you confident of it?"
Wu Yu answered, "Definitely. Moreover, if I head there with a
large coalition, it would be even more disrespectful to them.
After all, I’m not there to provoke the mystical dragon tribe.
More importantly, I want them to recognize me." Di Shatian
nodded and said, "You are right. However, please be careful."
After settling some matters with them, Wu Yu left the Yan
Huang Ancient Country. Steering his Somersault Cloud, he
flew in the direction of the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas was well-hidden, so
ordinary folk would never find it.
However, Luo Pin had given him the location previously. This
made things easier.
At the speed of the Somersault Cloud, he was even way quicker
than Luo Pin when she returned to the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas previously.
Honestly, Wu Yu’s heart was in his mouth when Luo Pin was
returning to the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
Fortunately, she had returned safely.
Now he wanted to give Luo Pin a surprise. Therefore, he did
not inform Luo Pin in advance.
In the past, the mystical dragons could be divided into four
tribes, each located in the East, West, South, and North Seas.
However, after the calamity with the Heaven Devouring Evil
Lord, three dragon palaces were destroyed, leaving only the
dragon palace in the East Sea intact. Subsequently, the dragon
palace in the East Sea was renamed the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas and the four major mystical dragon tribes gathered
in the East Sea.

The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas was even further east than
the Dong Sheng Divine Continent.
Therefore, Wu Yu passed by the Dong Sheng Divine Continent
on his journey.
He did not go down, as he was eager to see Luo Pin. Instead,
he had decided to take a look at Dong Yue Wu, the Heavenly
Sword Sect, the Shushan Immortal Sect, and Yan Huang
Imperial City on his way back. He recalled that the Imperial
General was still there.
He could still recall the Yan Huang City Lord giving up his life
to deal with the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord.
As he headed east, he saw the Four Islands of the East Sun. Wu
Yu was familiar with them and could recall the intense battle
with the Ghostly Emperor happening here.
The Dong Sheng Divine Continent was meaningful in the
relationship between Luo Pin and him.
He crossed the Dong Sheng Divine Continent, headed further
east, entered the sea region, traversed through nine turns and
eighteen bends in the deep sea before finally finding a cave.
When he exited the cave, he felt like he had entered a different
world. The seawater was calm and the sun was radiant. The
entire world was a beautiful shade of blue and white. Moreover,
after arriving, he could sense the spiritual qi gradually
becoming denser from the scarce environment of the Dong
Sheng Divine Continent towards the level of Yan Huang
Ancient Region.
The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas was hidden in this world
and behind terrifying spirit designs.
Luo Pin had told him that even the Ancient Emperor couldn’t
enter.
Therefore, Wu Yu just had to search for spirit designs to locate
the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
He searched meticulously as he progressed in this world.
It wasn’t long before he sensed a large piece of sea region
appearing extremely unique. No matter how he entered the
region, he couldn’t get in. When he stood above the region, he
could see the changes below him. This region was where the
spiritual qi was leaking from. The surrounding spiritual qi
originated from this position. Wu Yu believed that this was the
entrance to the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
He took out a Message Talisman, wrote on it and sent it out.
The Message Talisman vanished from his sight rapidly and into
the seawater. This was a unique Message Talisman that Luo Pin
had given him. It could transmit information into the Dragon
Palace of the Four Seas. Other core-tail talismans would
probably not find a place like this.
Recalling the days, the same day last year was the day Wu Yu
exited the Ancient Soul Tower. The next day was his
coronation day, and he had been Emperor Yu for a year,
although he had done nothing.
"She should be pretty happy that I’m here."
Wu Yu was waiting for her to open the doors for him.
However, he couldn’t see any movement despite waiting for
some time.
He recalled Di Shatian saying that he would face obstructions
in the territory of others. That was exactly the case now.
The fact that Luo Pin had not appeared was a testament to this
point. She was definitely being hindered by others.
Just as the thought arose, Wu Yu could hear someone saying,
"The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas does not welcome any
guests. Please leave. Our Dragon Lord has no wish to see you."
This was the voice of an old man. If Wu Yu was right, this old
man was probably the Maple-Leaf Zephyr Dragon.
Wu Yu smiled and didn’t say a further word.
Wu Yu knew Luo Pin would face pressure. However, they
shared a common view, and these distractions were nothing to
them.
There was nothing that could stop them.
Therefore, he waited patiently.
It didn’t take long before the seawater below him was dyed in
different colors. It was beautiful, and through the seawater, Wu
Yu could see a vast and majestic world in it.
Wu Yu entered swiftly. Just as he had thought, he hadn’t
reached the bottom of the sea but felt like he had entered a new
world. Obviously, what was stopping him were the true spirit
designs of the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. The dense,
colorful clouds had masked the world before Wu Yu’s eyes.
The colorful seas that he saw previously were the external
entrance to the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. The real
Defensive Spirit Designs were right before his eyes.
The thick layers of colorful clouds before him had the shape of
a giant sphere. Within it, Wu Yu seemed to have seen countless
dragons rolling and tumbling. Furthermore, lightning flashed
across frequently, and there were signs of wind, fire, water, and
earth.
Wu Yu could tell that this was an incredible spirit design that
could even stop an immortal.
It might be even more powerful than the kingdom border spirit
design of Yan Huang.
Whoever wished to barge in would definitely suffer from it.
Clearly, the interior of the sphere would be the Dragon Palace
of the Four Seas.
Just standing before the spirit design made Wu Yu feel
pressure.
He naturally wouldn’t force his way in. This was because
before he came in, a vortex was forming from within the giant,
colorful sphere. A tunnel emerged from the core of the vortex,
and at the first instant, Wu Yu could see with his Eyes of Fire
and Gold the beautiful girl that he had been dreaming about.
Within the storm of the colorful clouds, Luo Pin’s dress and
long hair fluttered, making her look even more alluring. It was
especially so when she smiled radiantly in surprise after seeing
Wu Yu. She had also seen Wu Yu at the first instant and
therefore waved her hand and said, "What are you waiting for?
Come in, quick."
There was no doubt that she was welcoming Wu Yu in the
palace.
Moreover, she knew Wu Yu was taking a risk to be here. The
Ancient Emperor might be just behind him and therefore it
would be best for him to enter first. Only by closing the spirit
designs would they be truly safe.
Wu Yu knew about it as well. If he remained outside the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas, he wouldn’t be safe.
The truth was, he could enter the Ancient Demon Realm
through the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. In that case, he
could be back often in the future. Nonetheless, he knew he
couldn’t be here frequently, as he might end up holding Luo
Pin back, disturbing her, preventing her from focusing on
achieving immortalhood. The Great Trial of the Immortal Dao
was the most dangerous, and she had no room for error.
With Wu Yu around, her mood would definitely be affected.
Regardless, the most important thing was to enter. When Wu
Yu saw her waving, he darted in without saying a word. If there
wasn’t a group of old dragons behind Luo Pin, he would’ve
definitely embraced her here.
After all, she was their Dragon Lord. Before the public eye, she
had to be reserved. Wu Yu stopped just one foot before her. At
this point, he was in the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
Luo Pin closed the spirit designs swiftly. It looked like just a
single spirit design, but its might was undoubtedly terrorizing.
Now, having seen it from the inside, the spirit design didn’t
look threatening at all. Instead, it looked beautiful. After all, it
brought absolute safety for the mystical dragon tribe.
"I thought you wouldn’t come." Luo Pin’s eyes lit up as she
looked into Wu Yu’s eyes.
"How could that be...." Wu Yu felt content just seeing her. His
eyes moved past Luo Pin and he was quickly stumped by the
beautiful world. The so-called Dragon Palace of the Four Seas
wasn’t just a single palace. In fact, one could call it an isolated
world.
Wu Yu looked across this world.
This world was divided into two parts: the sea and the sky
palace.
The bottom of the sphere was the sea, and it was especially
clear. There were numerous stunning palaces in the water,
together with gemstones, immortal essences, and precious
treasures.
As for the sky, many palaces were erected from and stood on
the colorful clouds.
The whole world was like a giant gemstone. It was said that the
mystical dragon tribe consisted of several thousand dragons.
This place was definitely sufficient to fit them - even tens of
thousands more mystical dragons could live here freely.
It was not surprising that mystical dragons wouldn’t want to
leave this place - it was simply too beautiful in here.
Moreover, the density of spiritual qi here far exceeded the
Immortal’s Capital and even reached the level of the Ancient
Demon Realm!
Wu Yu finally understood why mystical dragons could remain
here for so long without stepping out. This was because the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas was more beautiful and had
denser spiritual qi than the external world. Moreover, it was
vast and spacious. These were probably the reasons why they
weren’t too interested in the deserted and poor world outside of
the palace.
At the very least, Wu Yu knew that the mystical dragon tribe
restricted mystical dragons from leaving without reason. It was
especially so for young mystical dragons, who were basically
barred from leaving completely.
After all, their identities as immortal beasts would be an issue
wherever they went.
It had been a long time since the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord
existed, yet there were only slightly more than 4,000 mystical
dragons. This suggested that it was tough for them to increase
their numbers.
Growing their population might be the greatest mission of this
generation of mystical dragons.
Perhaps heaven was fair. The rarer the bloodline, the fewer the
number. On the other end, lowly bloodlines could procreate as
much as they wanted. Examples would be the mosquitoes and
ants on the Dong Sheng Divine Continent.
Other than Luo Pin and the old dragons, Wu Yu also saw many
other mystical dragons. A small majority of them were in
human form and standing before Wu Yu, while the majority
were in their mystical dragon bodies, observing Wu Yu from
afar. Some were hovering above the clouds, while others were
swimming in the vast sea joyously. Wu Yu could see that the
majority of the mystical dragons were relatively young. Those
nine dragons he had seen in the Yan Huang Ancient Region
previously were probably the most senior batch.
The nine dragons, including Luo Pin, that Wu Yu had seen
previously had the highest positions in the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas. Luo Pin was the Dragon Lord that led the mystical
dragon tribe. The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon was once a
candidate to become the Dragon Lord. However, as he was
inferior to the Primordial Immortal Dragon, he held the position
of Dragon Monarch. The Dragon Monarch was the equivalent
of the Prime Minister of Yan Huang, or even the equivalent of
the Regent. There were some matters that were directly handled
by the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon.
The remaining elders were the seven Esteemed Elders of the
mystical dragon tribes. They were the older generation that had
existed till now. Those that were older than them with inferior
bloodlines had already perished.
Wu Yu was deeply attracted by this majestic world.
Luo Pin stood right before him, wearing a smile, and said to
Wu Yu with her head slightly lifted, "What’s the matter? Is the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas even more attractive than me?"
"Uhm.... Definitely not...." Wu Yu smiled awkwardly. He
wanted to hold her hand, but the thousand mystical dragons
were all looking at him. Among them were some young
dragons that were recently born. Their eyes were still wide open
and therefore he could only pull his hand back.
Before Wu Yu could speak, the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon
grumbled, "Dragon Lord, pardon me for being blunt. Our
ancestors have rules that restrict external tribes from entering
the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. Moreover, he is the Yan
Huang Emperor. If anything happens and we draw the attention
of rebels, we might suffer...."

Luo Pin turned around and said with absolute authority and
decisiveness, "I’ll be responsible for anything that goes wrong.
If the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas suffers any losses, I will
pay for it."
Many mystical dragons had probably never seen such a
confrontational Luo Pin and therefore were stumped. In fact,
they had never seen Luo Pin being so headstrong towards the
Dragon Monarch and therefore could sense something was
amiss between them.
Luo Pin always had a gentle image in the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas. The young dragons had never seen her getting angry
over the Dragon Monarch and therefore kept quiet out of fear.
They could also see the seven Esteemed Elders having opinions
of this. However, they couldn’t stop Luo Pin. It was especially
so after Luo Pin said that she would pay for any losses. Such a
headstrong attitude left them helpless. At this point, they
exchanged glances and heaved sighs of desperation while
staring at Wu Yu with grievances.
Luo Pin didn’t find it to be of matter. She led Wu Yu over and
said to the crowd, "Let me introduce him to everyone. His name
is Wu Yu. As for what his identity is, it doesn’t matter. Since
he’s in the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas, he is my guest. It
has been a long time since we have had any guests. I hope you
all will be on your best behavior and show that our mystical
dragon tribe can be a good host."
Many mystical dragons could see that something was amiss
from Luo Pin’s previous trip to Yan Huang and her letting Wu
Yu in this time. Moreover, there were rumors of Luo Pin being
together with the new Yan Huang emperor. Now that they saw
them standing next to each other, the mystical dragons
understood that those weren’t just rumors, but the truth.
Some were curious, while others gasped in admiration. Some
were interested in Wu Yu, while others weren’t happy with
him. It was especially so for the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon,
who had a more disgusted look than before. In the past, Luo Pin
saw him as an older brother and would always show him some
respect. In the competition to become the Dragon Lord, he had
also given in to Luo Pin.
"Alright, everyone can disperse now. I’ll bring the guest around
and introduce our Dragon Palace of the Four Seas to him," Luo
Pin instructed.
Wu Yu hadn’t seen her in a long time. Now, seeing that she was
willing to disregard all matters to speak for him, Wu Yu was
pretty moved. This showed that it was definitely worth it for
him to risk his life to be here.
Wu Yu entering the place was now a fact. Even the seven
Esteemed Elders and Dragon Monarch couldn’t chase him
away. At the fit of their anger, they left in a jiffy.
"Dragon Lord, you are on the brink of achieving immortalhood.
Don’t let him hold up your future!"
"Yeah. You have to think carefully about what’s the most
important thing at hand. Moreover, as the Dragon Lord, you
have to be a good role model to your juniors, especially so in
the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas."
"Please think about it again. Our tribe has worked hard for
hundreds of thousands of years before reaching where we are
now."
Before they left, the group of old dragons were on the brink of
tears, exerting pressure on Luo Pin. Wu Yu felt miserable
watching it, knowing she had to endure a disproportionate level
of pressure. It was especially so for others denouncing her
morality.
"I’m sorry for causing difficulties for you," Wu Yu said
remorsefully.
Luo Pin pursed her lips, shook her head, and said, "Don’t say
that. I’m really happy that you are here to see me. As for what
others are saying, I know them. Rest assured. It has been many
years, and I have my ways of dealing with them. I respect them,
but it doesn’t mean I have to do everything as they demand. I
have my freedom too."
It was rare that she wasn’t held back by her position and
identity.
It was really rare.
This further convinced Wu Yu that it would be worth it to do
anything for her. At the very least, she wouldn’t disappoint him.
"Let’s go. It isn’t easy for us to meet. We should be happy for
the moment. Let me show you around this place."
Although many mystical dragons had scattered, many young
dragons were staring at them. They were exceptionally curious
about Wu Yu and had heard that the Dragon Lord Luo Pin had
fallen in love with a young man of the human tribe. They were
curious as to what this young man was capable of.
"Go on and play."
Many of the mystical dragons returned to their business, but the
young dragons were unwilling to go, staring curiously at Wu
Yu. Luo Pin could only shoo them away with a smile.
"Yes, Big Sister Dragon Lord."
They nodded, but turned back after a few steps to continue
staring at Wu Yu. They must’ve been extremely curious about
the strange relationship between him and Luo Pin.
In the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas, the sea below and clouds
above were all pristine and beautiful. Some palaces shone like
jewels at the bottom of the clear sea floor. Others floated like
sky palaces in the white clouds. The mystical dragons weaved
through them and played in a carefree manner, while the older
dragons sprawled lazily, enjoying some peace.
Luo Pin led him from the water region to the clouds. She asked,
"This is where I grew up. What do you think of it?"
Wu Yu said, "It’s no exaggeration to call it heaven on earth."
Luo Pin smiled slightly, tutting, "You’re just saying sweet
things to make me happy."
"Not at all. Only heaven could produce an angel like you."
His words sounded mushy, but they were straight from his
heart.
"Alright, then. I’ll take you to a few other places. They are all
places that I like to go to."
The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas was huge, and one could
not immediately see its ends. Within the clouds and sea region,
there were many more marvels. Some places were covered in
rainbows, while others were filled with star-like crystals. Some
were within the clouds, while others were in caves. There were
even waterfalls that flowed straight from the clouds. There
were many beautiful places that took one’s breath away.
Of course, no matter where Wu Yu went, there were mystical
dragons surreptitiously watching him from a distance. In
private, the discussions were heated. If not for Luo Pin’s
instructions, they would probably crowd even closer.
"Don’t mind them. They’ve never seen life forms besides
mystical dragons, which is why they’re curious," Luo Pin
explained affectionately.
Wu Yu smiled. Such a small thing did not bother him at all.
"Now that I think of it, the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas is
not big. In just half a day, I’ve just about brought you
everywhere."
Wu Yu said with deep feeling, "To me, it doesn’t matter where
I am, as long as you are by my side. You are the most beautiful
scenery."
Luo Pin blushed slightly to hear this. She said, "You’ve become
naughty. Learning so many honeyed words - are you up to
something?"
Wu Yu laughed gaily. "Perhaps. Each moment without you
feels like three autumns have passed. Now that I’ve finally met
you again, standing here and behaving myself is already the
height of self-discipline."
He indeed longed to take this beauty into his arms, but they
were still in public, and many were watching.
"Less wayward thoughts," Luo Pin said, throwing him a look.
Then she said, "Come to my Dragon Lord Palace. It’s quieter
there."
Although she had said less wayward thoughts, she was looking
for a quieter place. Could she be....
He could not keep his thoughts proper if he tried.
Dragon Lord Palace was her resting chamber, and naturally
only she could enter. No other mystical dragon had entered
before. When Luo Pin brought Wu Yu into Dragon Lord
Palace, there was a huge uproar within the Dragon Palace of
the Four Seas.
"Grandfather! Grandfather! They’re in! They went in!"
At another palace in the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas, the
seven Esteemed Elders and the middle-aged Shackled-God
Rogue Dragon had been brooding for a long time. Suddenly,
three young dragons ran in. One was a Ruby-Horned Hell
Dragon. He was crimson all over, and had a single blood-
colored horn. One was a Maple-Leaf Zephyr Dragon, whose
body was covered in maple leaf-shaped scales, a beautiful sight.
And there was another pink dragon, petite and cute. It was a
Peach-Blossom Snow Dragon. The three young dragons had
run in, hollering like children.
"Blood Thorn, Maple Feather, Little Peach, what are you three
chattering about? Who’s gone in?" the Ruby-Horned Hell
Dragon admonished them.
Blood Thorn was the young Ruby-Horned Hell Dragon. He
said loudly, "Grandfather, Father told me to come tell you. He
said that Big Sister Dragon Lord brought the human into
Dragon Lord Palace! They looked really happy."
The Peach-Blossom Snow Dragon was a girl, and her eyes were
shining. "That human is handsome, and Big Sister Dragon Lord
is pretty. Do they like each other? But doesn’t Uncle Dragon
Monarch like Big Sister?" Her eyes were round and innocently
ignorant as they looked at the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon.
"Get out, all of you!" another elder dragon with a temper
trumpeted, scaring the three young dragons, who ran out
cringing.
The atmosphere here became extremely suffocating after the
three left. The Ruby-Horned Hell Dragon ripped the arms off
his chair immediately, raging, "What is up with Luo Pin!? She
was not like this before! Why is she so stubborn now? So
impertinent! A human? In Dragon Lord Palace?! Blasphemy!
She doesn’t treat us seniors with respect! How shall we deal
with this?!"
The Violet-Star Cosmic Dragon said, "How can we deal with
it? Remove her from the Dragon Lord position? Cast her out of
the mystical dragon tribe? What use is that? Firstly, she is a rare
Primordial Immortal Dragon. Secondly, she is the current
Dragon Lord, and it was us who chose her. Thirdly, she is about
to become immortal and rise to the sky palaces. This is the most
crucial moment for her. If we make her unhappy or oppose her,
accidents might happen to her. If she dies during the Great Trial
of the Immortal Dao, all of us elders will bear a crushing sin!"
The Violet-Star Cosmic Dragon voiced out the difficulty of
their position.
"But does this mean that we have to tolerate her wanton ways?
Let her throw away our pride and be a bad example to the
children?" the Raging-Seas Nautical Dragon thundered.
"This Wu Yu is the son of the Ancient Emperor. He’s too hard
to deal with. We can’t kill him, can we? If we do, the Ancient
Emperor will probably wipe out our entire tribe."
Their faces were grim.
"It’s understandable. She has spent all her life in the Dragon
Palace of the Four Seas. The first time she left, she almost lost
her life. It’s said that this Wu Yu helped her get the Precursor
Dragon Scale and saved her life. No matter what, he’s her
savior," the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon said in a morose
voice, looking outwards.
"We feel sad for you as well. All these years, you have shown
her great care, but she has always treated you as an elder
brother. We elders hoped that you two could reach
immortalhood as a couple. That would have been ideal. But this
Wu Yu barged onto the scene."
They all felt regretful.
"We should believe in her. She promised us that she would not
let the tribe down before attaining immortality. She wants
freedom after immortalhood," the Shackled-God Rogue
Dragon rumbled.

"Alright. Sheesh. In the end, we are very satisfied with her on

all counts, save this Wu Yu. Why would she like this Wu Yu...."
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon thought it over. "Isn’t it the
Dragon Light Festival in another two days?"
"It is. We are all preparing for it. An annual occasion that brings
rare cheer, but this Wu Yu came. A real wet blanket."
"What are you thinking?" the Ruby-Horned Hell Dragon asked
the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon.
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon rubbed his chin. "I can’t
touch Luo Pin. But that Wu Yu, he’s improved a lot. I’m
thinking that if he can defeat me at this time, I will be
convinced. The Ancient Emperor’s progeny will prove to be
something special."
"You want to fight him?"
"An exchange of skills. I have to state my attitude somehow, in
some way. Given the nature of that Wu Yu, I don’t believe that
he won’t participate. This is the time. While he’s progressing
quickly and arrogant, there is a chance."
"You speak rightly. If we don’t take some wind out of his sails,
he will not want to leave. If he doesn’t leave, he will be a bad
influence on both Luo Pin and the younger dragons."
The seven Esteemed Elders and the Dragon Monarch looked
towards Dragon Lord Palace, their minds made up.
At this moment, Wu Yu and Luo Pin were at the highest spot
in Dragon Lord Palace. They were sitting on a tall tower, the
Defensive Spirit Design right above their heads. It was a multi-
colored cloud. As they sat below it, they could see the sea and
clouds below them, and the many mystical dragon palaces.
They could also see the mystical dragons moving about below.
Their vision was unhindered at such a high spot.
They were at the highest point in the clouds. Luo Pin was sitting
on this high platform, her lovely legs dangling in the air. Wu
Yu was by her side, not a chi[1] away from her. They took in
the scenery together.
"This spirit design is called Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth:
Against Immortals Formation. It is said that the mystical
dragon ancestors in the sky palaces created it. I can control it,
but not tune the fine details. But in truth, it is powerful enough
in the Jambu Realm. This is also the reason why I say that the
Ancient Emperor cannot enter here," Luo Pin told him proudly.
Wu Yu separated out a bit of his Primordial Spirit and used the
Spirit Penetration Art to roam about the spirit design. It was
indeed as complicated as the Yan Huang kingdom border spirit
design. Of course, because Yan Huang’s kingdom border spirit
design was so huge, it suffered a little on the whole in terms of
defenses. As for Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation, it was closely knit, and therefore an
immortal spirit design of the highest quality.
Besides, it was quite deadly as well. If one stumbled into it, the
first time it would toss you out. A second intrusion would
reduce you to dust immediately.
Looking at this spirit design, Wu Yu was put at ease regarding
Luo Pin’s safety. The Ancient Emperor likely could not touch
this place. After all, Luo Pin was his greatest attachment in the
Jambu Realm now. If there was anyone else, it might be
Nangong Wei.
But he could no longer change Nangong Wei.
"I want to say that if you think the Ancient Demon Realm is
dangerous, you can stay here in the future as well. Until you
become an immortal. I can wait for you. If I smoothly pass the
Great Trial of the Immortal Dao, I can wait before ascending. I
hear that for the ascension of immortal beasts, the ancestors
personally come from the sky palaces to escort us, so there
should be some flexibility in time," Luo Pin said both tenderly
and hopefully.
This was definitely her wish.
But Wu Yu shook his head resolutely.
"What’s the matter?" asked Luo Pin.
Wu Yu looked at the scenery before his eyes. Truth be told, he
naturally wanted to be with his girl.
However, reality wouldn’t allow him to do so.
He said, "The old dragons would not be happy with me here
and would clash with me daily. And now, you will be facing
the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao. It is of grave matter, and
I’m most wary of miscellaneous matters affecting your mood.
Therefore, before you become an immortal, I would rather
choose to roam in the Ancient Demon Realm on my own. After
you achieve immortalhood, I will fulfill my end of the promise.
I will definitely look for you in the sky palaces. At that time, I
will probably have a better understanding of the Ancient
Emperor. At that time, I’ll be more willing to stay with you for
eternity and roam the world together." Luo Pin pursed her lips
and said, "Sometimes, I feel really sorry about us. Why can’t
we be together when both of us have the intention to?"
Wu Yu chuckled and answered, "A long time ago, I was just a
mortal without any powers of the Immortal Dao. Even then, I
knew that sometimes one couldn’t be himself due to the
circumstances. Now you are shouldering the responsibilities for
the dragon tribe. Your life isn’t just yours, and those kids still
need you. Therefore, no one probably has absolute freedom.
Nonetheless, we still have the right to pursue the freedom we
so desire. I still believe the lack of freedom is all because we
aren’t sufficiently strong. When you reach the level that can
control everything, no one will obstruct our freedom further."
"Are you saying that once we achieve immortalhood, we will
be sufficiently strong?" Luo Pin was intelligent and naturally
had thought of matters after becoming an immortal.
Wu Yu was daring as he reached out his arm, placed it on her
shoulders, and pulled her closer. Just next to her, he said,
"That’s not a given. There are still heavenly rules and
restrictions in heaven. Moreover, the Jade Emperor and the
Heavenly Queen Mother are rumored to be fond of controlling
all matters. It’s unlikely that we would get absolute freedom.
Nonetheless, we could still fight for it. Isn’t living all about
constant struggling? I guess the meaning of life lies in it. For
now, we are mere mortals. Therefore, let’s aim to become
immortals first. As for what happens after that, we have to let
heaven decide. These dreams are still too far from our control."
Luo Pin leaned on his chest, tilted her head slightly, and looked
at him. She smiled gently and said, "I couldn’t tell that you were
this thoughtful!"
"Of course. I’m your man after all. At the very least, I have to
be a little better than you in terms of wit and intelligence to
have some advantage," Wu Yu joked.
"Glib-tongued! Who allowed you to say that? In the mortal
realm, I’m heavily bound. In the Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas, no one would agree with you saying you are my man
now!" Luo Pin looked at the setting sun while mumbling. The
beautiful light cascaded upon her, and he was moved to the
brink of tears from the beauty in front of him.
Wu Yu didn’t smile while staring at her beautiful face. He said,
"We have a long way ahead, and our dao could go even deeper.
There will be a day when I convince everyone. Even if they
don’t want to, it won’t matter. As long as I’m sufficiently
strong, I won’t have to be concerned with the opinions of ants."
An ambition to grow had silently flourished after being with
Luo Pin. This was like a gentle fire growing in intensity, or
water boiling.
"The path of immortals is fraught with danger. I wouldn’t
pursue eternal life. As long as I can live for 10,000 years with
you by my side, I will have no regrets in life," said Luo Pin.
At that moment, Wu Yu felt out of breath. If there was someone
who chose to be with him for 10,000 years rather than having
eternal life, there was no reason for him to not be a real man, to
fight for her eternal life and be with her for eternity.
"Alright."
He didn’t know what to say for now and could only come up
with a word.
This response was sufficient. Luo Pin knew his stance and that
he would risk all things to make it happen.
Both of them leaned on each other as they watched the clouds
change before their eyes. They kept silent for a long time, but
their hearts were conversing silently. Their sounds of their
heartbeats were so close and clear. When he first saw her, Wu
Yu had many thoughts in mind. He was constantly thinking of
being with her. However, after thinking about it, he wasn’t sure
if he could survive until he met her in the sky palaces. Even if
he was confident, he would choose to be cautious. This wasn’t
the right time.
His love for her was real. The feelings that originated from the
bottom of his heart compelled him to choose letting Luo Pin
have a better future. Nonetheless, he would fight for it. It was
just that he wouldn’t want to make a grave promise to her when
he didn’t have anything yet.
He had probably overthought things. When his hand got a little
naughty, Luo Pin stared daggers at him. She had been the Lord
of the Four Seas for a long time and her dominance couldn’t be
masked. With just a glare, Wu Yu retracted his hands quickly.
Just touching was arduous, let alone taking a further step....
"Hehe...." Wu Yu smiled awkwardly.
"I’ll be yours in the end. Why be in a hurry?" Luo Pin bit her
lips, making her look even more mesmerizing.
"Since you will be mine, can’t I advance for something?"
"This wouldn’t do. All I’m hearing are fanciful words. I have
yet to see any practical action. When we meet in the sky
palaces, you can start having these little thoughts." The truth
was, Luo Pin was shy too. It was especially so as her face
blushed.
Wu Yu knew this too. She dearly wanted to meet Wu Yu again
in the sky palaces. Therefore, she was dropping hints to Wu Yu,
hoping he would be more motivated. This was what she really
wanted too.
"In heaven, if you aren’t around, I’ll stay alone forever." She
turned solemn suddenly as she stared at Wu Yu seriously.
"Unless I’m dead, I will definitely appear before you,"
answered Wu Yu.
He didn’t know if this was an oath of their eternal love.
However, he would definitely achieve it unless he died and
vanished from this world for good.
"Alright, I’ll remember it." From a blushed face, her eyes were
turning teary.
"Don’t cry. In my impression, you would never tear up." Wu
Yu was a flustered.
Luo Pin smiled soon after and said, "Alright. Let me maintain
my high and saintly image in your mind. After all, many are
saying I’m preying on someone younger. Controlling a little
brother like you would be an easy task."
"That’s right. You are really fortunate to find a young man like
me," Wu Yu laughed.
"Are you asking for a beating?"
"Spare my life! Haha...."
Who would have thought that the two people with the highest
authority in this world, Emperor Yu and the Lord of the Four
Seas, would be fooling around like this in the Dragon Lord
Palace?
"You came at the right time. In two days, it will be the Dragon
Light Festival of our mystical dragon tribe. It will be really
lively. After all, the few thousand mystical dragons are all in
the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas almost all the time. We
rarely interact with those outside. Every event each year is
lively and raucous."
Wu Yu could understand. To put it simply, they were using
festivals to liven up their place.
Although the mystical dragons were immortal beasts, there
were too few of them. Just a few thousand was pitifully little.
Although the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas was huge, one
would be familiar with all the places if one were to live in it for
several years.
"At that time, the teenagers will sing, dance, and play some
games. It is always fun and lively each year. You should join
us too." Luo Pin looked at him in anticipation.

"Sure. I’m great at those things!"

"Stop blowing your trumpet. I might just get you to do a solo
performance, then."
For the rest of the day, Wu Yu was kept in the Dragon Lord
Palace by Luo Pin as though he was a lady. Both of them played
around, chatted, and shared their encounters over the past year.
Time passed by quickly.
When they talked about the Ancient Emperor, Luo Pin said, "I
also feel that he has had countless opportunities to make his
move if he truly harbored ulterior motives against you. Since
he hasn’t done so, perhaps we might have overthought things."
"Did you manage to contact your ancestors from the sky
palaces?" asked Wu Yu.
"Not at all. I can’t reach them and I haven’t heard anything from
them. It has been a long time since we were able to contact
those above." Luo Pin shook her head.
The matters of the Ancient Emperor still weren’t clear.
Regardless, Wu Yu rarely showed up in the Jambu Realm and
therefore the issue wasn’t grave. If he could get other ancient
demon stones, he might be able to enter other realms.
"Stellar Realm, Divine Battle Realm, Ancient Demon Realm,
Immortal Sword Realm... There are so many realms out there.
If I wasn’t so close to facing the Great Trial of the Immortal
Dao, I would really want to accompany you around to solve the
mysteries around these realms."
"Don’t think about it. Focusing on getting through the calamity
is the most important thing," Wu Yu responded.
The time they had together always passed by quickly. To not
affect her, Wu Yu had thought of leaving after the Dragon Light
Festival. Only when he left could Luo Pin be fully focused on
the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao.
He had also spoken to Luo Pin on this.
The truth was, Luo Pin was unwilling to part with Wu Yu.
However, for their future, she endured it. After all, the Great
Trial of the Immortal Dao was really important. If she was
careless in the slightest, she would perish in it. She could still
vividly remember her failure and the blow she had taken from
the calamity previously.
Therefore, she wanted the Dragon Light Festival to be a little
more light-hearted. Regardless, she didn’t have to be in charge
of the festival personally. On that day, the entire Dragon Palace
of the Four Seas would be well lit. At night, the mystical
dragons would all be in their dragon forms, flying and hovering
around the newly-built, dreamy stage. The stage was a huge
crystal floating on the sea, glowing in colorful and beautiful
light. On this day, the young dragons would be running and
playing around, and couldn’t be happier.
It was about time, so Luo Pin led Wu Yu to where the others
had gathered. Luo Pin had arrived in her dragon form, and all
of them would remain in the mystical dragon forms for today.
Only Wu Yu was from the human tribe. When Wu Yu saw
several thousand mystical dragons gathered at the same place,
the scene was majestic and stunning.
"The Dragon Lord is here."
"Sister Dragon Lord!"
When the mystical dragons saw the protagonist of this grand
event, they were exhilarated. However, when they saw Wu Yu
beside Luo Pin, their expressions changed a little. Wu Yu could
tell from the gazes of young dragons that the majority of them
were more curious about him than they were against him. As
for the more senior dragons, their animosity towards Wu Yu
was clearly more apparent.
"I heard that there are many human tribe members in the
external world!"
"Other than the human tribes, there are demons. Some demons
live in the seas, but their bloodlines aren’t as precious and noble
as immortal beasts like us."
"But I heard that Emperor Yu of the human tribe is also very
powerful! As powerful as our seven Esteemed Elders! He’s the
son of an immortal!"
"Is he as powerful as the Dragon Monarch, then? I heard that
the Dragon Monarch isn’t any weaker than our Dragon Lord!"
Most members of the mystical dragon tribe had bubbly
personalities. This was especially so for the younger dragons,
who loved to put on a show.
They had been waiting for the Dragon Light Festival for some
time. Now that night had fallen and the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas was basking in misty clouds and beautiful lights, the
younger dragons couldn’t be happier. They sang to their hearts’
content or moved with the rhythm passionately and lively. This
was a rare opportunity for them to do so in their otherwise
serene lives.
Luo Pin wasn’t too old, so she could easily blend into the group.
She wasn’t that strict at most times and therefore the younger
mystical dragons would all address her as “Sister Dragon
Lord.” They had surrounded her in the middle, like stars that
cupped themselves around the moon.
On this night, she looked exceptionally beautiful.
On the other side, the majority of the old dragons, who were in
their declining years, couldn’t get excited even though it was a
holiday. For example, the seven Esteemed Elders were close to
the limits of their long lives. However, they weren’t confident
in facing the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao. In fact, many of
their ancestors had ends similar to theirs. Either they would
exhaust their long lives or they made last-ditch attempts but
died in the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao.
Although Wu Yu was a human, Luo Pin still pulled him into
the lively party. The fact was, the younger dragons were
curious about Wu Yu. When they saw that beautiful Primordial
Immortal Dragon circling around Wu Yu and protecting him in
the middle, they were in awe with Luo Pin’s bravery and
couldn’t help but be envious. At the same time, they were
exceptionally gossipy.
"Sister Dragon Lord, do you like that big brother?" A young
Ruby-Horned Hell Dragon moved over and looked at Luo Pin
with a strange look.
"What do you think?" asked Luo Pin.
"I feel that... You like him!" There was another young, pink
dragon who was cute and adorable.
"Haha!"
Several other mystical dragons around them couldn’t help but
burst into laughter from their innocence and vivaciousness.
Luo Pin was circling around Wu Yu, making him feel as though
he was being suppressed by a domineering queen. That was a
strange experience, and she had a domineering front. However,
Wu Yu didn’t feel uncomfortable over it. Instead, he felt
warmth.
That night, Wu Yu was basking in beautiful light and had a
beautiful girl with him. He could hear light-hearted and
cheerful laughter around him. The young dragons flew up and
down, seemingly unaware of fatigue. Occasionally, they would
look at Wu Yu and Luo Pin and burst into a commotion because
of their intimate acts. The younger generations had more open
personalities. Despite their elders constantly reminding them of
the nobility of the mystical dragon tribe and how they should
never become dao companions of other tribes since they were
young, the fact that Wu Yu was able to conquer Luo Pin added
a sense of mystery to them. Therefore, they were really curious
about Wu Yu.
In the night sky, the pearl-white mystical dragon lifted her head
and asked Wu Yu, "Did you like it?"
"Definitely. An unforgettable experience for eternity," Wu Yu
replied with a smile. In his eyes, regardless of whether Luo Pin
was a dragon or a human, it didn’t matter.
"Eternity is too long. Don’t tell me you will forget about this in
the future."
"Regardless of how long eternity is, it still can’t match your
beauty at this moment."
Although the light was glittering and strong, they only had each
other in their eyes.
No one knew who had given the young dragons the courage.
Unknowingly, one of them started shouting, "Kiss." Soon after,
over a thousand young dragons surrounded them, each with
their eyes wide open and playful smiles across their faces,
waiting to catch a show.
"These kids!" Luo Pin didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She
had initially thought the kids wouldn’t be fond of Wu Yu.
Therefore, she was surprised by what they were doing. Wu Yu
made a few transformations before them, drawing more
affection from them through play.
Just as Luo Pin didn’t know how to react and when Wu Yu was
playing around with the young dragons, Wu Yu leaned forward
and accelerated towards Luo Pin amidst the brilliant light
around them. Before the anticipated eyes of the young dragons,
he gave Luo Pin a deep kiss. It was so quick that Luo Pin could
not react to it. At this moment, she went stiff. She was currently
in her mystical dragon form, and for most humans, that would
be too authoritative and majestic. However, Wu Yu wasn’t
affected by it. Perhaps he did shock her at that moment.
"Wow!"
The mystical dragon started cheering. A human kissing a
mystical dragon was something that hadn’t happened in
thousands of years....
Obviously, Wu Yu had done so in a moment of exuberance.
He held her dragon head and didn’t allow Luo Pin to break
away. How could he possibly let her be the only dominant one
tonight?
However, he would have never expected that the moment he
contacted Luo Pin, the snow-white dragon would transform
amidst the white light. Eventually, Wu Yu was holding Luo
Pin’s face, and he was kissing her red lips instead of her dragon
mouth.
At that moment, Wu Yu wondered how many generations of
fortune he had accumulated to find a girl like her who would
revert back to her human form for him to kiss. Moreover, it was
in a place like the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
He knew the pressure she would face if she chose to be with
him very well.
At that moment, feeling the warmth from her, Wu Yu immersed
himself in her gentleness and beauty. Right before his eyes
were her eyes. They were clear like crystals, untainted by
anything. Her eyes were like a half-smile, and she had probably
seen through Wu Yu’s thoughts. When Wu Yu was reeling in
shock, she took the initiative by pushing away Wu Yu’s hands
and pressing on his head. For the younger dragons, this scene
was too exhilarating.
Wu Yu wanted this moment to freeze forever when Luo Pin
lifted her head, pursed her lips, and said, "How dare you do this
to me in the public! If I don’t show you what I’m capable of,
you will probably think I’m an easy pushover!"
What she meant by what she’s capable of would be her taking
back the initiative and forcing a kiss on Wu Yu.
"Regardless, I only stand to gain!" Wu Yu regained his
consciousness from a moment of blankness. Truth be told, that
moment was dreamy.
At the very least, those mystical dragons were cheering,
screaming, and moving around rampantly at this point.
The Dragon Light Festival was bustling with noise and
excitement at this point.
Surrounded by the mystical dragons, both of them stood face to
face. Wu Yu was looking at her and she was staring back at Wu
Yu. Perhaps they were head over heels in love. At this moment,
Wu Yu couldn’t get enough of seeing her. He wasn’t willing to
leave this place and be away from her. However, everything
before him was telling him that he had to leave.
Conquest, beauty, dao, immortal path.
All of a sudden, this world was so vast to Wu Yu.
"This is truly an unforgettable moment for eternity," Wu Yu
remarked.
"Yeah, you got all the benefits this time." Luo Pin also had the
flirtatious look, making Wu Yu understand that she had an
adorable side to her.
"Truth be told, that was your first time, right?" Wu Yu smiled
sheepishly.
"So what?"
"Just feeling a little sorry for you that no one was interested in
you before this."
"So you are asking for a beating now?"
As time passed, they had become more and more familiar with
each other. She had also gotten used to jokes like this and
wasn’t mad at all.
At that moment, Wu Yu looked at her and was certain she was
the one for this lifetime.

In Luo Pin’s eyes, he saw the same.

He wouldn’t want anyone to disturb their perfect moment.
Therefore, when the seven Esteemed Elders and the Shackled-
God Rogue Dragon showed up, dousing cold water down the
passionate atmosphere, Wu Yu was a little enraged.
Those few old dragons coughed a few times and their
expressions darkened. The young dragons who were chorusing
previously could do nothing but quiet down. The night became
silent all of a sudden, and the young dragons knew that the
seven Esteemed Elders were against Wu Yu being with Luo
Pin. Their elders had seen them cheering Wu Yu and Luo Pin
on previously. When they got back, reprimands would be a
given.
It was especially so for Blood Thorn, Maple Feather, and Little
Peach, who were the loudest previously.
"Emperor Yu, the Dragon Light Festival is the most lively
festival for our mystical dragon tribe. Are you aware of it?" the
Dragon Monarch, the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon, asked Wu
Yu plainly before the seven Esteemed Elders.
"I do. It’s really something. This time, my trip wasn’t in vain."
Wu Yu answered with a faint smile.
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon said, "However, those
dances and songs weren’t the most exciting portion. Often, the
most anticipated segment is a sparring match. In the past, the
Dragon Lord and I would perform for the younger mystical
dragons."
"Oh?" Wu Yu nodded and said, "So, what you are saying is that
you want to continue that tradition? However, the one
performing would be you and I?"
Direct, simple, or even just blunt.
Everyone could tell that this was a confrontation between the
two.
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon nodded and said, "The son
of the Ancient Emperor is known for his incredible strength. It
would be my honor to spar with you."
When they spoke, they had not taken Luo Pin into account.
"That would indeed liven up the festival. I’ll just be watching
from the side anyway. You guys can start any time." Wu Yu
couldn’t tell if Luo Pin was angry or happy. She shocked many
dragons by not stopping this. Regardless, from her perspective,
many believed that she wouldn’t want Wu Yu to clash with the
Shackled-God Rogue Dragon.
However, Wu Yu could understand her.
She wasn’t an ordinary girl. She understood Wu Yu and knew
that he was enraged because they had disrupted his perfect
moment. She also knew that Wu Yu was confident when he had
shown his decisiveness. This festival wasn’t a confrontational
one. Seeing that he had agreed to a sparring match, she clearly
wanted the mystical dragon tribe to see if Wu Yu was truly
deserving of her.
Otherwise, those who had not seen would always doubt Wu Yu.
In this world, only one’s strength could truly convince others.
"I’ll activate a Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Minor Formation for you guys," Luo Pin instructed.
She led the crowd of small dragons and retreated a far distance
away. After which, under her control, a transparent sphere had
Wu Yu and the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon surrounded. Half
of it was immersed in seawater, while the other half was the
sky.
The space wasn’t huge, but it was sufficient for a battle.
As for those outside, they could still see the interior clearly.
The seven Esteemed Elders stood outside the sphere. Luo Pin
was casual and stood at the other end. Her eyes were on Wu
Yu, while the seven Esteemed Elders were pinning their hopes
on the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon.
Around them were all the other mystical dragons. At this
moment, they were holding their breaths while watching the
Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Minor
Formation. This battle carried huge significance.
"I wouldn’t want you to shut their mouths with your strength,
but this is the only way," Luo Pin said behind Wu Yu.
"It’s alright. This is just a small matter. Today, I’d just like to
teach the one who disrupted my unforgettable moment a
lesson."
Wu Yu entered the battlefield.
This grand battle brought the mood of the Dragon Light
Festival to a crescendo.
Especially since the love interest had been introduced to this
battle, it had become even more dramatic. Anticipation for the
epic battle rose.
Previous Dragon Light Festivals did not have events as intense
as this.
Even the mystical dragons were crowding around, eyes wide.
They seemed even more anxious than Wu Yu, holding their
breath and not daring to speak to others, for fear of missing
something spectacular.
The occasional exchange was to lay wagers, as to who would
win.
"I think it will be the Dragon Monarch. He has been at his
cultivation level for a long time, and Big Sister Dragon Lord
only recently caught up. My daddy says that we are immortal
beasts, the strongest beings in the Jambu Realm, and that the
Dragon Monarch is the strongest of us all."
"But Emperor Yu is the son of an immortal."
As they proceeded with their hushed discussions, Wu Yu and
the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon were already facing off.
Before Wu Yu was a fine specimen of a black mystical dragon.
Whether it was his dragon antlers, fangs, or tail, there was a
sharp quality to him!
Especially his dragon horns. They were huge, black weapons,
razor-sharp like spear heads. Amongst all of the dragon horns
that Wu Yu had seen, these were the fiercest and most majestic.
This huge, black mystical dragon swam amongst the clouds, its
inky-black eyes fixed on Wu Yu.
Perhaps in the next instant, his mystiques and dao techniques
would strike Wu Yu!
"Woah!"
The mystical dragons saw Wu Yu’s own body expanding and
sprouting golden fur. He transformed from a human to a golden
Immortal Ape! Wu Yu transformed the Five-Colored Dragon
Crown, the Stellar Universe Dragon Boots, and the Saintly
Dragon Golden Robe into the armor of the Great Sage,
Heaven’s Equal. In his hands, he held the ebony Jambu Sky
Pillar. Wreathed in golden flames, he looked like the Great
Sage, Heaven’s Equal, clad in golden battle armor, wearing a
royal purple crown with phoenix feathers and shod in cloud
shoes! An awe-inspiring sight!
He was as dashing as could be!
As for why he had used such a transformation.... Of course, he
had to preen when he was before a beauty.
Seeing such a powerful and overbearing golden Immortal Ape
before him, the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon naturally felt the
pressure. This was Wu Yu’s strongest state, with all the
seraphic dao treasures at his disposal.
"Does relying on dao treasures count as strength? Keke.
Mystiques and dao techniques - those are what truly belong to
you," the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon said.
"Stop lying to yourself. If I can destroy someone, who cares
how I do it?" Wu Yu countered.
"Let’s get down to business, then!"
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon roared, sending the clouds
tumbling away. The huge, black mystical dragon charged
towards Wu Yu!
An explosive start!
Amidst the excited cheers, the 10th tier Dao Querying
Shackled-God Rogue Dragon zipped through space, barreling
towards Wu Yu. To Wu Yu, a mystical dragon was a mythical
creature. He would never have thought that he would one day
face one.
The black dragon appeared above Wu Yu’s head in a flash.
"I advise you to stop dreaming. You’re like a toad trying to
court a swan. It’s a joke."
Against his taunts, Wu Yu answered with a cold smile, and no
words.
"Today, I will crush your spirit with a humbling defeat. You
will be too ashamed to speak with Luo Pin again."
"Noted. Come on, then. Less talk, more action." Wu Yu
laughed coldly again.
That intent had been clear enough and needed no emphasis.
Besides, thousands of mystical dragons were watching! All of
them, without exception!
"Hmph!"
With the seven Esteemed Elders in support, the Dragon
Monarch felt confident. He burst forth, streaking down from
the sky. From his mouth, he spewed out great quantities of
dragon’s breath.
The black dragon’s breath filled the air. When it touched the
air, or perhaps more accurately, any space, it seemed like space
itself was changing and being broken down!
Wu Yu did not over-react. He used the third tier of the
Somersault Cloud, repositioning himself outside of the
Shackled-God Dragon’s Breath, letting the terrifying attack
miss!
However, his Shackled-God Dragon’s Breath did not
immediately dissipate. Instead, it lingered, chasing Wu Yu
wherever he went.
Wu Yu had initially thought to use the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia. But on second thought, he knew the aversion that the
mystical dragon tribe had for this dao treasure. Besides, the
immortal treasure spirit was their ancestor’s spirit. If not for the
kingdom border spirit design being tied to it, perhaps even Luo
Pin would have asked Wu Yu to return the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia.
Therefore, Wu Yu’s main attack weapon was the Jambu Sky
Pillar!
"3,000 Star Clouds Decimation Design!" As he repositioned,
he could fling out streams of stars that clashed against the
Shackled-God Dragon’s Breath. When the star clouds crashed
against the Shackled-God Dragon’s Breath, both engulfed each
other! A grand sight!
"Mortal Shackled Hell!"
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon was anxious to close. His
mystique had not taken Wu Yu down, but had been neutralized
instead. He immediately used another Natural Mystique. These
were the special abilities of the Shackled-God Rogue Dragons!
This type of mystical dragon revolved around the word
"shackle". With it, they could tie anything in the world to them.
His current mystique took hold. Within the Nine Dragons of
Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Minor Formation, all had
become his Mortal Shackled Hell.
This was where Wu Yu was on the back foot. If the fighting
area had been bigger, he would have been completely
unaffected by Mortal Shackled Hell.
At this time, the space around him was starting to warp and
break down. The entire world as we know it developed from
chaos, and the mystique of the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon
could revert this developed world back into a state of chaos.
And within this area, his opponents would also be broken
down. Wu Yu was currently stuck in such a state.

He saw the world melt away and then turn into a grey mist that
filled the entire area.
He knew that this was a frighteningly powerful mystique. He
had to act fast, or die here.
"Spirit Chaser Art!"
Wu Yu responded quickly. This sort of transformation art that
attacked one’s spirit was neither mystique nor dao technique. It
was no spirit design either. The power of the Spirit Chaser Art
worked invisibly. Just as the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon was
executing his Mortal Shackled Hell with a confident swagger,
Wu Yu’s Spirit Chaser Art crashed into his Primordial Spirit
World and dealt his Primordial Spirit a punishing blow!
This definitely affected his execution of Mortal Shackled Hell.
Within the boundaries of this spirit design, the transformation
of Mortal Shackled Hell was slower. In this world, Wu Yu
could still pass through, and space still remained in its original
state!
"Five Affinities Dragons of Earth Sky Smashing Design!"
After Wu Yu used the Spirit Chaser Art, he again attacked from
the Somersault Cloud! He arrived above the dragon’s head and
used the spirit design!
This spirit design also inflicted mental damage, from Wu Yu’s
own head to the head of the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon. He
had been trying to destroy Wu Yu with Mortal Shackled Hell,
but Wu Yu had already neared him. This sudden spirit design
attack was too difficult to fend off for him. He was forced to
use a mystical dragon dao technique that created a black swamp
to bar Wu Yu’s way. But it could not stop Wu Yu’s devastating
spirit design attack!
The Sky Smashing Design fell like five huge hammers,
crashing down heavily on his head. The Shackled-God Rogue
Dragon was stunned. Hit by the double whammy from the
Spirit Chaser Art and the Sky Smashing Design, his Mortal
Shackled Hell could not be completed!
Before he could throw the world into complete chaos, Wu Yu
had caught up to him. He had wanted to shape the environment
in his favor, but now Wu Yu was already behind him. He was
completely bested!
"Die!"
He raged. This had originally been an exchange, but now his
killing intent was roused.
"Can’t handle the heat?" Wu Yu’s laughter rang out now.
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon did not reply. Dense, black
mist began to seep from his body! Under his cold fury, the
space changed again.
"Shackled Void!" The whole world suddenly blazed with black
flame!
The space itself was on fire!
As it burned away, all that remained was a void, which had
tremendous vacuum abilities. He used the Shackled Void
mystique to create a world similar to that which Wu Yu’s own
Somersault Cloud passed through. Actually, Wu Yu could have
used the Somersault Cloud to leave this spirit design’s
surround. But he did not. Before the Shackled-God Rogue
Dragon could use the Shackled Void mystique, Wu Yu had
already rushed above his head and activated the power of the
Jambu Sky Pillar!
"Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell!"
The thick, metal staff fell from the sky, and Wu Yu was
standing on it, forcing it down on the body of the Shackled-God
Rogue Dragon. Whether in terms of reaction or speed, he was
a step ahead of the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon!
At this moment, the world was starting to burn, and even Wu
Yu’s body had caught with black flames. The flames could melt
him down into ashy, grey space. But for a short while, the
Saintly Dragon Golden Robe would repel that, and he could
still breathe!
Using this chance, Wu Yu threw all his energy into the spirit
design of the Jambu Sky Pillar. It fell like a mountain! The huge
Shackled-God Rogue Dragon was like a little lizard, and Wu
Yu’s Jambu Sky Pillar crushed him to the floor of the Nine
Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Minor
Formation! This spirit design’s lower half was all seawater, but
it was all gone at this time!
In truth, Wu Yu could not last long within the Shackled Void!
But the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon could last even less! The
staff’s impact alone had knocked him silly. The crushing
impact from the spirit design and the opening of the Door to
10,000 Levels of Hell immediately taught him dread. He was
immobilized, and the hellish creatures were biting away at his
body, dragging him down to the place they had spawned from!
He wanted to run, but the Jambu Sky Pillar was crushing him!
He couldn’t!
These monsters were all skeletons and vengeful spirits. Some
were grotesque creatures, and had the head of a horse or cow,
but the body of a human. Some had the body of a baby, but the
head of an owl. They looked like nightmares come to life, rather
than conjurations of a spirit design. They ripped at his flesh!
He was completely undone by fear! This scene had many of the
younger dragons screaming. They felt that the burning world
inside was scary, but this black vortex of monsters below was
even more terrifying!
Scary met scarier!
Who could hold out longer!
Many saw that it was now a battle of wills.
Wu Yu stood on top of the Jambu Sky Pillar, stomping the
Shackled-God Rogue Dragon against the Door to 10,000
Levels of Hell.
But the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon’s Mystique, Shackled
Void, was eating away at him with black flames. Although he
had the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe, but Wu Yu estimated that
the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe inherited from the Yan Huang
emperor would soon be wrecked in his hands!
Of course, he was not at all worried. Because he knew that the
Shackled-God Rogue Dragon was going through misery many
times worse than him!
He was as close to it as possible, and many creatures were
biting and gnawing at his body and primordial spirit. He was in
a wretched state, and would die below before long, and then
dragged into the 10,000 Levels of Hell.
It was all too clear who should surrender first.
Wu Yu did not aggravate him further with words. As the
mystical dragons fought amongst themselves, he clasped his
hands behind his back and uttered nothing at all. He knew how
stubborn the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon was. If he taunted
him, he would definitely refuse to surrender, and die below.
He did not want to kill any mystical dragon. If he did, it would
make it more difficult for him to be with Luo Pin.
Perhaps the entire mystical dragon tribe would oppose it.
Therefore, he waited quietly. This was the patience he had.
Everyone outside could see clearly that it was Shackled-God
Rogue Dragon at the short end of the stick. He might die in
battle. He was clearly suffering more below, while Wu Yu had
the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe, and seemed unharmed for
now.
"Alright! It’s over! We surrender on behalf of the Shackled-
God Rogue Dragon!"
The seven Esteemed Elders read the situation, and spoke up
preemptively.
Speaking all together was also a show of their power.
Wu Yu had been waiting for this moment. He immediately
stowed the Jambu Sky Pillar, and then leaped out of the Nine
Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Minor
Formation, appearing by Luo Pin’s side. As he shrugged out of
the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe and returned to human form,
he was completely unharmed.
As the Jambu Sky Pillar was stowed, the Door to 10,000 Levels
of Hell shut as well. Shackled-God Rogue Dragon was bleeding
from a flurry of wounds. Some of them were disgustingly bad,
courtesy of the monsters. He seemed out of it as well, taking
ragged breaths. He too dispelled the Shackled Void Mystique.
He tried to restore the battlefield to what it was, but some of the
space that had already been burned would take some time to
recover. Therefore, Luo Pin did not remove the spirit design,
but instead sent the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon out of it.
In the future, this place would become forbidden ground in the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. The spirit design would only
be removed after the space healed. Otherwise, it would be
dangerous if the little dragons went near the burned space.
Luckily, the space did not take up much space in Dragon Palace
of the Four Seas.
But its existence would be a reminder of that fateful day in the
Dragon Light Festival, where the Dragon Monarch was beaten
by Emperor Yu of the humans.
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon appeared from within. He
looked at Wu Yu, and then again at Luo Pin, with a stony face.
There was a hint of torment in his expression, but he said
nothing, turning to leave. And he did not head for his residence,
but instead outwards. He too was someone who could activate
the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals
Formation, and it looked like he was leaving Dragon Palace of
the Four Seas.
"What are you doing?" Luo Pin asked from behind.
"Going out to deal with my feelings. Don’t worry. I’ll be back
in 10 days."
Luo Pin did not stop him. She said to Wu Yu: "When I was
young, he took great care of him. Don’t hate him too much.
Once he sorts out his thinking, he’ll be back."
Shackled-God Rogue Dragon left quickly.
The seven Esteemed Elders looked at each other.
"Emperor Yu is powerful indeed. Respect."
"However, Emperor Yu should leave after the Dragon Light
Festival. Our Dragon Lord must face the Great Trial of the
Immortal Dao, and you will affect her if you stay."
These words were powerful pressure on Wu Yu. They turned
to leave.
They had wanted to teach Wu Yu a lesson, but it had failed.
So the stone they had tried to cast had landed on their own foot.
They had thrown Luo Pin into the arms of Wu Yu.
After they left, the little dragons were still a little shell-shocked,
looking at Wu Yu and Luo Pin.
Dragon Light Festival had not yet ended, but the good cheer
had faded away. The battle had not made things lively. Instead,
a frosty atmosphere had descended. Everyone had a newfound
respect for both sides, and especially Wu Yu. They had finally
seen what he was capable of.
"It’s getting late. Rest early, don’t be too late playing." Luo Pin
admonished them, then took Wu Yu by the hand elsewhere.
Going to Dragon Lord Palace again? Together?"
"It’s the direction of Dragon Lord Palace! They’re holding
hands! So sweet!"
"What will they do?" Blood Thorn asked.
"Shush! Stop thinking dirty!" Little Peach said, reddening.
"Forget it. Let’s go play. Adults are complicated. Screw them,
we’ll have our own fun!"
"Alright! Hehe!"
"But that human Emperor Yu is really powerful. Truly the son
of an immortal. Luckily the other humans are not as strong. We
immortal beasts have the most precious bloodline!"
"Now that you mention it, I want to go out and see. Dragon
Palace of the Four Seas is too small. If only we were allowed
out to see."
"But Grandfather says that our tribe is too small. If we meet
danger and die, it’s a great loss. Our mission is to foster more
future generations? What kind of purpose is that! Lame!"
They argued until daybreak.
Back at Dragon Lord Palace, Wu Yu leaned against her in the
moonlight.
"Before, at the divine continent, I felt that you might have
gotten a special legacy, and would improve greatly. To think
that one day you would be roughly my match. And how fast
this day has come. I might not even be your match now." Luo
Pin said distractedly, looking up to the sky.
Wu Yu smiled. "It’s no matter. Now, we will improve
together."
"Are you leaving?" Luo Pin lay against his chest, looking at
him.
Wu Yu gritted his teeth. "I have to."
"Is it the pressure from them that you might disturb me?"
"Not completely. I have to leave eventually. Although I wish to
stay longer, but now is not the time for us to idle our days away.
This time, I came to see you. To be able to be together with you
like this, I’m already content. Next, we...... should fight for our
own dreams." Wu Yu patted her on the shoulder with a gentle
smile.
"Why must you speak so formally? You and I both know it, but
I still don’t want to see you go." There was a hungry love in
Luo Pin’s eyes.
Wu Yu pursed his lips and held her. They spoke no more. Both
understood.
"Forget it. I had better not cling too tightly to you. Otherwise,
you won’t treasure me. Leave quickly, then you’ll think of me
more." Luo Pin suddenly said a little petulantly.
"Where did you learn those tricks?" Wu Yu couldn’t help but
laugh.
"Don’t think about it. You rascal. If I gave you a few colors,
you would start a dyeing farm. Go on then."
"I want to stay a while more."
"No way."

Wu Yu stared at her.
"I’ve thought it through. The next time we meet is in the sky
palaces. At that time, even if 10,000 immortals object, I will
marry no one but you." Her tone was serious.
"Alright then, until the sky palace."
Wu Yu stood up.
Luo Pin had thought to have him stay another day. Wu Yu had
decided to leave at daybreak. And now she had changed her
mind, and send Wu Yu away immediately.
This way, she would be a little more decisive. After all, it was
always the hesitating people that would have more lingering
feelings.
But all of this was useless. Her longing would not lessen
because of any thing she did.
Of course, Wu Yu was willing to reduce her sorrow. Therefore,
he showed his unwillingness, but still left at her request, step
after step until he neared the Nine Dragons of Heaven and
Earth: Against Immortals Formation. He turned back 10 times.
Each time, he saw her face, smiling but unblinking.
"Go on." Luo Pin waved him away.
The reluctance of parting was like a chestful of vinegar. A sour
feeling. Even a man would feel bad when he left for such a far
away place.
They had only been together for such a brief time.
The final time he turned back, he committed her image into his
mind. Under the moonlight, she stood on the high dais, her
skirts and silver hair floating in the breeze, like a goddess of the
night.
"A part of my soul leaves, only to be reunited in my dreams.
Besides the moon in the sky, no one knows."
Wu Yu turned back as he heard her words.
[TN: This is a poem by a Tang dynasty poet called Wei
Zhuang.]
The final smile was seared into his heart. The spirit design
beside Wu Yu was already open. He gritted his teeth and willed
his breathing to steadiness. And then he plunged into the spirit
design, heading outwards. When he turned back again, the
vortex in the spirit design was already shrinking. He could only
see her face through it, but it grew smaller and smaller, until it
finally vanished, and Wu Yu could see her no more.
He was rooted in place outside of the Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas for a long, long time.
"Young man, get a move on! Otherwise the babe’s going to be
gone! You’ll be worthless trash who can’t protect your own
life! Forever! Who wants to be with a guy like that?!"
Ming Long did what she did best - ruin the mood.
"Damn you."
Cursing her made him feel much better. He would remember
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
"I hope that we meet the next time in the sky palaces."
Wu Yu took a deep breath, and then left.
The mortal realm and the immortal dao realm. Two separate
worlds, but the sorrow of parting was the same.
I listen to cicadas singing dolefully in the cold night. The
sudden rain has just come to a halt.
She toasts my farewell at the gates. My longing holds me fast,
but the magnolia boat bids me go.
We hold hands, our eyes hold tears. No words are spoken, but
on our emotions we choke.
A thousand li of misty waters lie before me. The evening clouds
hang leaden over the Chu kingdom.
Those in love fear the shearing sorrow of parting, especially in
the desolate autumn.
Where will I wake after my drunkenness tonight? A willowy
riverbank. In a breeze under the waning moon.
I go this time for years, where good days and beautiful views
have no place.
A thousand passions accumulate, but who should I speak them
to?
Initially, Wu Yu had thought of entering the Ancient Demon
Realm in the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
However, he had decided to leave now. The reason for him
leaving was to not disturb Luo Pin. If he had entered the
Ancient Demon Realm from the Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas, it would be too easy for him to return.
They had made a promise to meet again in the sky palaces.
Therefore, they would have to work hard individually after this
journey.
Since he left the place, Wu Yu kept to his plan to visit the Dong
Sheng Divine Continent.
It had been a long time since he returned to Dong Yue Wu, the
Heavenly Sword Sect, and Yan Huang Imperial City.
He travelled above the East Sea on his return trip and didn’t
encounter the Ancient Emperor along the way.
It had been a year.
Looking at this peaceful world, Wu Yu felt like he had been too
suspicious.
"Immortal Su Sang. My mother.... If I could see her, how would
it feel?"
Wu Yu’s mother in the mortal realm had passed away when he
was still young. Therefore, he didn’t have a deep impression of
her. As for his father, he was the emperor. Wu Yu rarely
received any attention from him and therefore had a vague
impression of him.
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, Immortal Su Sang.
"They are my parents. I...." Wu Yu felt a little weird as he had
come to know of them so abruptly. At this point, Wu Yu didn’t
feel any connection with them at all.
While he was recalling this, he was back within the area of the
Dong Sheng Divine Continent.
The first was the Four Islands of the East Sun.
This was once the territory of ghostly cultivators. After the
Ghostly Emperor was annihilated, various major forces from
the divine continent occupied this place, so the situation had
improved greatly.
It wasn’t as miserable and pitiful as before.
Wu Yu had been to the Ancient Demon Realm, and the spiritual
qi there was way better than the Dong Sheng Divine Continent.
In comparison, the Dong Sheng Divine Continent was just like
the mortal realm. It was not surprising that the strongest expert
was only at the Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm.
First, he went back to Dong Yue Wu and Capital Wu, where he
grew up.
He was familiar with all the streets and the royal palaces.
Those that he sent over had long taken roots in Capital Wu.
They had told the people of Dong Yue Wu that their queen, Wu
You, had been brought away by his younger brother for
cultivation. When she returned, she would be exceptionally
powerful. Those that Wu Yu had sent over were like immortals
to the people of Dong Yue Wu. Therefore, the situation in Dong
Yue Wu was very stable.
In fact, many kingdoms in the surroundings now knew that an
elite immortal, Wu Yu, came from Dong Yue Wu.
He was once the crown prince of Dong Yue Wu.
Wu You was now in the Ancient Demon Realm. Therefore, the
only things that Wu Yu recalled fondly were the streets, fields,
and martial arts ground that he worked hard in previously.
He chose not to disrupt the peace in this place and went towards
the Heavenly Sword Sect, the place where his dreams began.
There were also people from Yan Huang stationed here. As the
Heavenly Sword Sect grew stronger each day, they had long
broken away from Shushan.
Many disciples were now Jindan cultivators or Violet Kingdom
cultivators. They had caught up with the elite sects in the Dong
Sheng Divine Continent.
Yanli’s Mountain.
Su Yanli’s residence had become more illustrious too.
There were some servants on the mountains, working. Wu Yu
sat a far distance away while watching them feed the Immortal
Cranes and taking care of the immortal essences. Looking at
the beautiful Bipo Mountain Range and the cultivators that rode
on their swords, Wu Yu felt as though he had gone back in time.
The grave of Sun Wudao had now become the abyss towards
the Taigu Immortal Path.
Wu Yu still insisted on giving three kowtows and nine bows
before sprinkling wine on the ground. After which, he went into
Yanli’s residence. Su Yanli was standing at the entrance,
looking blankly far away.
"Junior Brother, you are back."
When she saw Wu Yu, she was almost moved to tears. Wu Yu
could still remember how stunning she was when he first saw
her. Up till today, she still lived in Wu Yu’s heart.
"I heard your brought our master to another place for
cultivation." Su Yanli’s eyes were brimming with tears.
Wu Yu pulled her along and said with a gentle smile, "This
time, I’ll bring you over too. When you guys return in the
future, reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm wouldn’t be an
issue."
"Really?" Su Yanli covered her mouth in surprise and started
trembling a little.
"Follow me." Wu Yu summoned his Somersault Cloud and got
her onto it.
"Let me settle some matters first." She released a few Message
Talismans to inform her friends. Wu Yu had thought of
bringing her along a long time ago.
He didn’t leave immediately but headed for a mountain peak in
the vicinity. At that place, he saw a tomb with the engraving
Wu Yu’s Jiu Er.
Su Yanli remained behind and did not enter.
Her corpse had dissipated into the world and vanished forever.
Wu Yu stood around for some time before leaving.
"If everything I’ve experienced was designed by the Ancient
Emperor, could the Ninth Spirit almost killing me have been
part of his plan too?"
He didn’t have an answer to this question.
Wu Yu brought Su Yanli along and arrived in Yan Huang
Imperial City soon after. This was the place where he had met
Luo Pin. Yan Huang Imperial City was rather huge and could
be considered the territory of the Yan Huang Tribe. Because of
Wu Yu, there were a lot more members of the Yan Huang Tribe
here. Moreover, the people in this place knew Wu Yu had
become Emperor Yu. The Imperial General, who was on good
terms with Wu Yu in the past, was well-respected. Knowing
they were doing well, Wu Yu chose not to disturb them.
He wanted to pay the Shushan Immortal Sect a visit.
The highest point of the Clear Sky of Shushan was where the
Seven Immortals of Shushan resided. Wu Yu landed at that
place that was rumored to be able to see the sky palaces. Now
that he was here, he knew that this place was still far from the
sky palaces.
"You are...."
The Dubhe Sword Immortal, the Merak Sword Immortal, the
Mizar Sword Immortal, the Alkaid Sword Immortal, and the
other Sword Immortals were alarmed by Wu Yu.
"Wu Yu...."
They had heard about Wu Yu from the Yan Huang Tribe and
knew that he was the one ruling the entire world now.
When the Dubhe Sword Immortal saw him, she was so
frightened that her legs went soft.
"Please get up. Let’s not do this."
"Alright, alright!"
They got up in a hurry.
Wu Yu took a look at the Mizar Sword Immortal and asked,
"Have you heard from Nangong Wei?"
Mizar Sword Immortal could feel a chill down his spine. He no
longer had the air of superiority he once had in front of Wu Yu.
He answered, "Yes. Some time ago, she sent me a Message
Talisman. I know that she’s doing well now."
Wu Yu nodded and said, "That’s great. I guess she still has a
heart. She’s doing pretty well, so you don’t have to worry about
her. It is just that it wouldn’t be convenient for her to return. I
have some cultivation resources for Shushan. Please accept
them."
Wu Yu retrieved a Sumeru Pouch that he had prepared. For
them, these treasures were definitely priceless.
"This won’t do. This won’t do...." Perhaps they were a little
embarrassed that they brought a huge catastrophe upon Wu Yu
previously.
"Please take it. I was once a disciple of Shushan too."
As such, they were finally willing to accept it. The Ursae Sword
Immortal almost became Wu Yu’s master in the past. It was
just that fate had prevented it from happening. Now tears were
streaming down as he remarked, "Once, our Shushan let you
down. Now... Sigh..."
"Those matters have passed. They were just small matters after
all."
Now that he was standing at a great height, he found that there
was nothing to be furious about when he looked back at his
encounters.
He still needed to find another person.
Jiu Ying.
Wu Yu wanted to bring him to the Ancient Demon Realm. That
would be the place that would be most suitable for him.
He arrived at the Endless Demon Seas and dove down to the
core area.
"Who dares to barge into my Gloomy Dreams Seas!?" Wu Yu
caused a huge commotion when he arrived. A Torch Dragon
emerged from below him and morphed into her human form. It
was a girl in a red outfit, Zhu Huang.
"Where’s Ying Huang?" asked Wu Yu.
Seeing it was Wu Yu, she felt a chill down her spine.
Her disciple, the Blood Dragon of Mount Wu, once brought
great tragedy to Wu Yu.
"Ying Huang is dead. Some time ago, he died suddenly without
reason!"
"Oh?"
Wu Yu knew that this was the doing of Nangong Wei, even if
she had not been here personally.
In the end, she still wanted to avenge her mother. Although she
had a new mother now.
"What about Jiu Ying?"
"I... I don’t know...." Zhu Huang didn’t dare to speak much
before Wu Yu.
If Ying Huang was dead, Jiu Ying would definitely leave.
Therefore, Wu Yu chose to scream the loudest he could. His
voice was powerful and reverberated across the entire Dong
Sheng Divine Continent.
Subsequently, he released 10,000 doppelgangers to search in
all directions.
Finally, he found Jiu Ying after a day. He wasn’t on the divine
continent. Instead, he was on an island to the west of the Dong
Sheng Divine Continent. He was cultivating in seclusion.
Wu Yu brought Su Yanli with him to that place. Entering the
cave where Jiu Ying was, Jiu Ying was shocked. When he saw
Wu Yu, he could almost not believe his own eyes.
The past incidents flashed across his mind rapidly.
He was still that suave and good-looking young man.
"Brother, have you thought of becoming an immortal among
demons one day?" Wu Yu asked him with a smile.
"Of course! I even dream of achieving it day in and day out. I
would have liked to go to the Yan Huang Ancient Region, but
I’ve failed.... Wu Yu....
He was crying tears of joy.
However, the next moment, he said in a dejected tone, "My
father is dead."
"This is karma. After so many years, we still couldn’t stop it,"
Wu Yu said.
In the past, it was him stopping Nangong Wei from killing Jiu
Ying that caused the huge incident that changed his entire life.
"You are saying Nangong Wei is behind this...." It seemed like
he wasn’t aware yet.
Since they wouldn’t meet Nangong Wei again once they
entered the Ancient Demon Realm, Wu Yu didn’t mind being
frank with him.
"Will you seek revenge against her?" asked Wu Yu.
"If revenge breeds revenge, will there ever be an end to it? Let
it stop right at my time. If I can walk out of the divine continent,
I will be able to account to my father."
He was still that young man who wasn’t devoured by hatred.
"In that case, let me bring you to witness a greater world."
Jiu Ying nodded and said, "Yeah, this world is really huge.
Other than the divine continent, there’s an even larger Yan
Huang Ancient Region and a larger sea region."
Wu Yu chuckled and said, "Soon, you will find that the world
you know is just a very small portion. This world is even
greater!"
He activated the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm.
"What is this?"
"You will know once I bring you in."
He waved at Su Yanli.
Wu You, Feng Xueya, Su Yanli, and Jiu Ying. They were the
most important people to Wu Yu on the divine continent.
"A greater world?"
Jiu Ying was getting used to having his concept of the world
being overthrown.
When they arrived in the Ancient Demon Realm and saw the
vast world from high in the air, they were astounded.
"Master!" Su Yanli saw Feng Xueya and cried tears of joy.
They had never expected to meet again in the Ancient Demon
Realm.
Now their team had seven people.
"Once a demon passes the Great Trial of the Demonic Dao, the
demon can become a demon immortal. This is a different realm
from the Jambu Realm. It is called the Ancient Demon Realm.
In this world, there’s a demon named Jiu Ying too. He’s a
demon immortal, and everyone addresses him as Immortal
Jiuying." When Jiu Ying heard those words, his eyes lit up.
To Jiu Ying, the view that he saw near the Temple of Heart and
Spirit was not much different from the one at the Dong Sheng
Divine Continent. At most, the trees here were bigger and taller.
The most obvious difference was still in the amount of spiritual
qi.
Even Wu Yu, who came from the Immortal’s Capital, was
shocked by the amount of spiritual qi here, let alone Jiu Ying
and Su Yanli, who came from the Dong Sheng Divine
Continent.
There was a vast difference between the Dong Sheng Divine
Continent and the Ancient Demon Realm.
To them, this was more exaggerated and shocking than the sky
palaces.
The once calm and quiet young man was now brimming with
excitement after seeing the Ancient Demon Realm. Su Yanli,
in fact, was also the same. She had a cool temper, but at this
moment, she looked extremely happy.
Wu Yu brought them around to the nearby places to let them
have a glimpse of this vast world. Then he took them back to
the Temple of Heart and Spirit and arranged for their living
quarters.
Of course, he also introduced the Full Moon of Nanshan and
Ye Xixi to them.
They were very welcoming to Wu Yu’s old friends.
Subsequently, Wu Yu spent most of his time guiding Jiu Ying
and Su Yanli in martial cultivation while the Full Moon of
Nanshan and Ye Xixi continued to train in the Floating Dreams
Pagoda.
As they trained, they also familiarized themselves with their
seraphic dao treasures.
Without the Spirit Penetration Art, they took much longer than
Wu Yu to understand the spirit designs.
Jiu Ying and Su Yanli’s current cultivation levels were
relatively low. They were just about to reach the Violet
Kingdom of the Inner Sea Realm. However, Wu Yu had a vast
amount of cultivation resources. This easy access to resources
was sufficient for them to raise their levels.
Jiu Ying, in particular, was from a powerful bloodline and
possessed inherent cultivation resources that came from his
bloodline. Now, in this realm, he improved rapidly. With his
bloodline, even if he failed to become a demon immortal, it
would not be a problem for him to reach the Dao Querying
Realm.
"Can I stay in this world from now on? There is nothing left in
the Dong Sheng Divine Continent for me," Jiu Ying asked Wu
Yu.
His only relative was dead.
"Of course. But the demons in this realm are, on average, all
very strong. You need to reach a certain cultivation level before
you can leave the Temple of Heart and Spirit. Based on your
bloodline and current strength, you will easily be targeted once
you leave the temple."
"Thank you."
Jiu Ying was quite nervous to speak to Wu Yu. He had not
spoken to Wu Yu in a long time and Wu Yu had now become
so powerful.
Su Yanli was actually quite nervous too. However, she was
comforted by Feng Xueya’s presence here.
The temple was more lively now that there were four of them.
They could enjoy each other’s company. Wu Yu thought about
bringing more people into the temple to train.
With Wu Yu’s help, they improved vastly within a short period
of time. They had even improved at a much faster pace than
Wu Yu once had.
In time, they would be on the right track and would be able to
train on their own. The Temple of Heart and Spirit could absorb
much of the spiritual qi from outside while remaining
concealed. As a result, the amount of spiritual qi inside the
temple had become denser.
Wu Yu discovered that the spiritual qi in the Ancient Demon
Realm seemed to be highly suitable for demons. After Jiu Ying
arrived at the Ancient Demon Realm, his power grew by leaps
and bounds. He became stronger at a much faster rate compared
to when he was at the Jambu Realm. Wu Yu predicted that Jiu
Ying would only require a few years to become powerful
enough to ensure his own safety in the Ancient Demon Realm.
Of course, Jiu Ying would only be powerful enough to remain
safe on his own during the season of tranquility. At the moment,
they were in the season of tranquility, hence the whole world
was much more peaceful.
After Jiu Ying and the others had successfully begun their
training, Wu Yu also started to train in the Floating Dreams
Pagoda. After all, he could gain 10 times the amount of time
that passed in the outside world while inside the pagoda. The
Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi were both enjoying their
time here. For instance, Ye Xixi had not only gained control of
her seraphic dao treasure and familiarized herself with all its
spirit designs, she had also inherited another mystique, other
than the Black Sand Demonic Shadow, from the Curtain Lifting
General. She was also improving in her mastery of the Hell
Incarnation Avatar.
The Full Moon of Nanshan had also improved greatly in his
mastery of his Nine Cycles of Imperial Immortal Body.
When one month passed in the outside world, 10 months had
gone by inside the pagoda. After this one cycle of training, one
and a half years had gone by inside the pagoda, while only
about one month had passed in the outside world.
From this point, the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi both
felt as though time was freely available to them. While their
lifespans did not increase, they could not help but feel as though
their martial cultivation rate had increased by 10 times.
Their visit to the Ancient Demon Realm was entirely focused
on training. Now that they had just completed one round of
training, the Full Moon of Nanshan decided to take a break. He
was in control of the Unbounded Warship, hence he said, "I’m
bored. I’m going out to explore. I can’t tease anyone here at the
Temple of Heart and Spirit. If I remain in here, my little brother
is going to be rusty soon. "
"There are eight demon immortals outside on the look out for
me. Are you sure you want to do that?’’ The Full Moon of
Nanshan intended to head out alone, but Wu Yu felt that even
with Nanshan’s Gone from the Skies mystique, it would be
difficult for him to hide from the demon immortals.
"Now that we have a larger group, and none of us have truly
taken a look at this world, let’s all go out together. We can take
the Unbounded Warship. If it is not too dangerous outside, you
guys can explore on your own after we return."
Wu Yu thought that this was a safer plan. Otherwise, it would
be troublesome if Nanshan headed out alone and ran into
trouble.
"Alright."
It was not practical to keep someone like the Full Moon of
Nanshan holed up in one place. The exciting world that laid
outside was too much of a temptation for him.
However, the demons here probably would not turn into a
human form. Hence, to the human martial cultivators, cross-
species communication would be a problem....
Everyone was very excited upon hearing that they were going
out - even Feng Xueya was exuberant. At this moment, the Full
Moon of Nanshan took out the Unbounded Warship. Actually,
the Unbounded Warship had much more powerful spirit
designs than the Temple of Heart and Spirit. Theoretically, they
should be safer in the Unbounded Warship. However, the
Unbounded Warship was on the move, and this would increase
their risk of exposure.
The Unbounded Warship was also relatively well concealed.
When it flew, no one outside could see it, while those who were
inside the ship could see the scenery outside clearly.
The Ancient Demon Realm’s scenery was really majestic!
Wu Yu informed the Full Moon of Nanshan of the few places
that they must not venture into and left it to Nanshan to decide
where to steer the ship to.
The few out-of-bounds places were, firstly, the prohibited lands
of the eight demon immortals. They could not even go near
these places.
Then there were two other places they could not enter either.
The layout of the Ancient Demon Realm was in a taiji shape. It
was like two Yin-Yang Fishes, and at the eyes of these two Yin-
Yang Fishes, there were two places called the Mountain in the
Sea and the Sea in the Mountain.

Previously, when Wu Yu used the Assimilation Technique of

Dao and Soul and questioned the demons in the Ancient Demon
Realm, he learned that these two places were the forbidden
grounds of the Ancient Demon Realm. Even the demon
immortals did not dare to venture near these two places. If one
approached these places, they would be killed by the disasters
surrounding these two places. He heard that the flames,
hurricanes, and lightning surrounding the two forbidden
grounds came from heaven. These disasters were no weaker
than the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao.
While Wu Yu was curious, he had not had the opportunity to
see these places for himself. Besides, it was wise to avoid these
dangerous grounds at the moment. At least to the average
demons here, they felt that the Mountain in the Sea and the Sea
in the Mountain were much scarier than the demon immortals.
Other than these few places that they had to avoid, they were
free to explore everywhere else.
The Ancient Demon Realm was very large, especially its land
area, which was already much larger than the Yan Huang
Ancient Region. And the Yan Huang Ancient Region was
about 20 times larger than Dong Sheng Divine Continent. Now
that Jiu Ying and the others were suddenly in this new realm, a
realm that was about 60 times larger than the Dong Sheng
Divine Continent, they could only remain awestruck. Anyway,
no matter where their ship flew to, the vast, oddly-shaped
terrain seemed to stretch on endlessly.
The few of them, especially the new members, Jiu Ying and Su
Yanli, were engrossed in the beauty of this realm. They had
seen basically all the land sceneries. The Full Moon of Nanshan
flew the ship past the sea. The sea was also undoubtedly grand,
but the truly interesting sceneries lay under the sea.
As a land demon, Nanshan did not really enjoy going into the
sea.
Occasionally, they would stop upon reaching some places to
fill their senses with the vastness of this realm. For instance, at
this point, they were under a tall mountain. That mountain was
jade-green in color, like a huge, glittering jewel. And from the
top of this mountain, a waterfall poured down. Due to the great
height of the waterfall, the river at the end had directly
evaporated into mist, obscuring the waterfall’s end. It was so
breathtakingly beautiful.
As Jiu Ying stared at this endless realm, he could not help but
utter in wonder, "Another realm. If I had not seen this place
with my own eyes, I would not have believed it even if you beat
me to death."
"I feel the same way." Wu You would be in even more disbelief
because she and Wu Yu were both born as mere mortals, the
weakest existences. However, Wu You’s cultivation level was
not low anymore. She had gradually stepped into the road of
martial cultivation and was no longer just an ordinary mortal.
After exploring so many wonderful places, the Full Moon of
Nanshan stood beside Wu Yu and said, "So, what do you think?
We met many demons along the way, but nothing happened.
Can I go around by myself now?"
"And have a romantic encounter with some beautiful demons?"
Wu Yu laughed.
"Beautiful my ass. Till now, none of them have met my
expectations." The Full Moon of Nanshan snorted.
Wu Yu thought for a moment and said, "Very well, then. You
must remain careful and alert. But let them have their fun first.
You can explore on your own near the Temple of Heart and
Spirit after sending them back."
"Alright. Sigh, I didn’t expect myself, such a fine man, to have
to listen to your orders one day."
Of course, he was joking because he also knew that the Ancient
Demon Realm was very chaotic, and Wu Yu was also thinking
about his safety. He could not imagine how he would end up in
the Ancient Demon Realm if Wu Yu was not around.
Wu Yu’s friends, senior sister, big sister, and master had an
eye-opening experience and had endless yearning for this realm
after their exploration. Now their martial cultivation would be
more purposeful. Wu Yu got ready to return to the Temple of
Heart and Spirit first.
The Temple of Heart and Spirit was still safer. It was far away
from the eight demon immortals. Although there was still some
distance between their current location and the eight demon
immortals, there were still hidden dangers.
The Unbounded Warship moved forward at lightning speed. As
there wasn’t much happening on their way back, the Full Moon
of Nanshan relaxed a little. He maneuvered the Unbounded
Warship and pushed his way through. Occasionally, he would
play tricks on the other demons by bumping into them from
behind. Those demons could not see the Unbounded Warship
at all. It was really quite frightening to them to be suddenly hit.
This was the Full Moon of Nanshan’s character. He did not like
to do things in a serious way and loved to have fun. That was
his dao. Wu Yu did not bother to stop him. After all, it was
nothing serious.
But unexpectedly, the entire Unbounded Warship suddenly
started trembling. Then, when it accidentally hit a tree, the
trunk of that tree exploded instantaneously. A vine with thorns
stretched out from within and wrapped around the Unbounded
Warship immediately. With a loud whooshing sound, countless
vines rushed out from the ground and entangled the Unbounded
Warship several times!
This was the Rose Demon Queen’s move!
But Wu Yu was not alone this time.
The thing that Wu Yu feared the most had come to pass!
Even in the Unbounded Warship, he knew that it had been
completely encircled by the Rose Demon Queen!
The Full Moon of Nanshan was shocked as well.
"Aren’t we still far from the Rose Demon Queen’s territory?
The one closest to this place should be the Immortal Jiuying,
right?!"
His reasoning was sound.
This was also why Wu Yu had been a bit more lax. Strictly
speaking, this was the Immortal Jiuying’s territory.
The Full Moon of Nanshan had only accidentally brushed past
the tree, and now the Rose Demon Queen was on their tail.
It was a careless mistake. But if the Rose Demon Queen had
not come into the Immortal Jiuying’s territory, that meant her
real body was uncomprehendingly huge!
"What are we going to do? It’s a demon immortal." When Ye
Xixi heard the news, she began to panic. The other four paled
as well upon hearing that a real immortal-level being was upon
them.
"Don’t panic. Everyone stay here and don’t move."
With a crisis at hand, there was no time for blame or despair.
He had to think of a way out of the danger.
If it had been Wu Yu alone, it would have been easy. He could
use the Somersault Cloud and escape. The Rose Demon Queen
had not been able to catch him before.
But this time, all the people important to him were by his side!
A tense moment!
Wu Yu immediately reappeared outside. As expected, the
Unbounded Warship was tightly bound by vines. This was the
body of the demon immortal, and it was extremely robust. The
spirit designs of the Unbounded Warship were resisting it, and
blasts of sword qi from the ship were blasting away at the vines.
But more vines kept coming on! They held the Unbounded
Warship dead fast.
The Unbounded Warship was like a little animal in a cage. As
many moves as the Full Moon of Nanshan had, he was helpless
here. He could only look to Wu Yu.
Perhaps he was regretting his lack of caution just now.
Wu Yu looked out to see that rose brambles were rising out of
the ground in a radius of 100 li.
Perhaps tens of thousands of them!
Before Wu Yu’s eyes, a tendril budded with a dark red rose and
an otherworldly beauty stepped out, her black hair cascading
flawlessly. Her sexy body and snow-white skin seemed to have
been referenced on the most beautiful models in the human
race.
When the Full Moon of Nanshan saw this, he instantly turned
his thoughts elsewhere. He hollered, "Damn me, this Rose
Demon Queen is a real looker. Any chance for me to talk to her
about love?!"
"Despicable!" Ye Xixi and Lazy both stared at him. She was
exasperated at the passion of her Big Brother Nanshan.
Wu Yu was too busy to answer him.
Seeing him, the Rose Demon Queen was still posing coyly and
pitifully. She said gently to Wu Yu, "Big Brother, have you
thought about what we spoke of the last time? I definitely won’t
harm you. I just want to go to the Stellar Realm with you. Just
bring me to Stellar Realm, and I can give you the Gateway to
the Stellar Realm. I can guarantee that I won’t bring any harm
to the Stellar Realm either. Big Brother, I’m begging you.
Promise me, okay? No matter your request, I can satisfy you."
Her stance and tone were not something that many could say
no to. Especially with such devastatingly beautiful looks.
Wu Yu did not reply. Her words sounded more like a threat,
because Wu Yu had many people in her hands!
Wu Yu looked around but did not see the real body of the Rose
Demon Queen, which was the huge tree and the pair of eyes.
He suddenly came to his senses!
"This Rose Demon Queen has a huge body, but her real body
must be very far from this place. Or perhaps this is not even her
real body, but an extension that she uses to control other trees!
Therefore, she might be buying time, and I might actually be
able to fight her!"
In any case, he could not spot the Rose Demon Queen’s real
body.
This was his only chance.
Thinking thus, Wu Yu knew that it was meaningless to
negotiate with her.
He shouted, "You’re completely insincere! If you are here in
good faith, release my friends immediately! And don’t threaten
me with your strength!"
Wu Yu wanted to see her reaction.
She cried bitterly, "I- I was afraid you would not promise me. I
want to go to other worlds. Big Brother, I’m begging you....
Wu... wu...."
This divine beauty was sobbing her heart out before Wu Yu.
"So pitiful! So adorable!" The Full Moon of Nanshan sighed to
himself.
"Damn you!" Wu Yu did not know if he was cursing the Rose
Demon Queen or the Full Moon of Nanshan. After he cursed,
he attacked. The Jambu Sky Pillar appeared in his hand, as did
the Heaven Devouring Avatar and Puppet Wu Yu. The three
combined their strength, laying into the thicket of vines. All
sorts of spirit designs blasted out!
As for the Rose Demon Queen, she was instantly blasted into
smithereens by Wu Yu!
"Damn me, you barbarian. That poor flower, she was my
ancestor!" The Full Moon of Nanshan sighed.
Wu Yu could not be bothered with him. With the Jambu Sky
Pillar in hand, he could deal with a demon immortal when her
real body was not nearby.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar’s Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well’s
move was effective. It shredded the vines!
At the same time, the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi were
also working hard from within. One activated the Unbounded
Warship’s spirit designs, the other used a seraphic dao treasure
to fight.
As for Puppet Wu Yu and the Golden Mystical Dragon, they
appeared alongside. At Wu Yu’s command, the Golden
Mystical Dragon unleashed a super-charged version of the
10,000 Calamities: Ultimate God Killer. This suicidal attack
blew a gigantic hole in the vines.
And then Wu Yu worked off this huge hole to carve out a tunnel
and release the Unbounded Warship from the Rose Demon
Queen’s clutches!

From a far away branch, another dark-red rose blossomed, and

the beautiful woman was crying within, heartbroken.
"Don’t be like that. Don’t be like that.... Don’t...."
She sounded like a young girl that was being abused.
"Ah, I can’t do it!" the Full Moon of Nanshan shouted. He
revved the Unbounded Warship and flew out. The unbounded
sword light tore away at the surrounding vines.
"Go!" Wu Yu’s puppets charged into the Unbounded Warship.
His real body was still outside, on the Somersault Cloud,
pushing the Unbounded Warship along as he went. The already
speedy Unbounded Warship was given a huge boost thanks to
Wu Yu, and zoomed away. The tendrils were closing in now.
Wu Yu flew away from the chasing tendrils diagonally, darting
into the clouds before quickly entering the Unbounded
Warship!
After he entered, it was all up to the Full Moon of Nanshan. He
yelled and whooped, but still activated the speed and
camouflage at full throttle. They were far from the ground and
the Rose Demon Queen. However, the Rose Demon Queen still
managed to find some tracks and started to pursue them.
Looking down, the Unbounded Warship saw that below its
flight path, thorny vines continued to appear, and the beautiful
woman would appear amidst the petals, hugging her knees and
crying. The plaintive crying sounded weak, but it was
transmitted clearly to them.
"Other demons are chasing as well!" Ye Xixi said.
Wu Yu whirled around. Indeed, there was a demon army of
thousands chasing them. Many were the subordinates of the
Rose Demon Queen. Perhaps they were already nearby before.
Luckily, Wu Yu ran quickly; otherwise, he would have been
trapped amongst these demons, probably until the Rose Demon
Queen appeared in person. Perhaps the Immortal Jiuying, the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon, and the others would all show up
as well.
They had agreed on a common goal amongst themselves.
The Unbounded Warship continued to increase speed and
change directions. The commotion behind it grew smaller and
smaller. The Rose Demon Queen was probably extremely far
and her underlings were too weak to continue chasing a
seraphic dao treasure warship.
Finally, the coast behind them was clear. Everyone heaved a
sigh of relief.
"I was wrong. Next time, I won’t be so rash. That was eye-
opening. Demon immortals are scary. Her body is so
shockingly vast. We’re already so far, yet her claws can still
reach us!"The Full Moon of Nanshan immediately regretted it.
Ye Xixi was very angry. "Remember that well! Don’t fool
around next time. The Ancient Demon Realm is a dangerous
place."
"Yes, my young aunt. The next time I do it, you get to bite my
ear off. Will that do?"
Wu Yu said, "Truly. I didn’t expect her body to be that huge
either. Looks like our Temple of Heart and Spirit might not
guarantee our safety anymore. This shows that the Rose Demon
Queen might be even more dangerous than the Immortal
Jiuying or the Crimson Blood Roc Demon, or even the
Immortal Locust that we’ve yet to encounter. They’re all
demon immortals. Best be more careful around them."
This expedition had put them into more danger. Wu Yu was
thinking - how could he overcome this trouble? After all, it was
him who had first stirred up the demon immortal.
First, they returned to the Temple of Heart and Spirit. The Full
Moon of Nanshan had wanted to go wander out, but his blood
turned cold when he recalled the Rose Demon Queen. He was
too afraid to go out. After all, there were trees everywhere here
on land. And any tree might become the body of the Rose
Demon Queen.
"What a murderous thing that leaves others in tears!" the Full
Moon of Nanshan lamented.
"Weren’t you talking about love just now?"
"I thought that beauty was her body. But now I know it’s just
bait."
"Since when did you care, as long as it looked good?"
"C’mon. Am I that unfussy an eater?" the Full Moon of
Nanshan said indignantly.
"Yes." Unanimously, everyone chorused their replies.
Embarrassing....
Putting jokes aside.
It was the Full Moon of Nanshan’s genuine mistake this time,
and Wu Yu also had some responsibility for it, so no one
blamed him.
Nanshan also knew that they needed to be more cautious in the
Ancient Demon Realm. This was also a place full of danger.
Although they were already very strong, there would always
still be stronger beings in the world.
Any tree outside could become the Rose Demon Queen. It was
as though her body was everywhere. And there were also the
eight demon immortals who were all eyeing Wu Yu with
hostility. So Wu Yu was thinking of ways to deal with them,
especially the Rose Demon Queen.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for them, other than Wu Yu, to
even go out of the Temple of Heart and Spirit in the future.
They could not be trapped here forever.
After thinking for a while, he had some ideas.
He left the Heaven Devouring Avatar and Puppet Wu Yu in the
Temple of Heart and Spirit. The Full Moon of Nanshan was
arranging other spirit designs. In this realm, even the demon
immortals were not very familiar with spirit designs, so with
the protection of spirit designs, the Temple of Heart and Spirit
would not be discovered that easily.
"I’ve a conflict of interest with the eight demon immortals.
"I want their Ancient Demon Stones.
"And they want to leave the Ancient Demon Realm and go to
other realms.
"But once they break the balance of the original realm, then I
will be in trouble, so I can never agree to their demands. I
simply cannot do that.
"So my conflict with them is inevitable. Before I become an
immortal, the Ancient Demon Realm is not the safest place for
my sister and the others. On the contrary, it is a very dangerous
place for them. It is even more dangerous than the Jambu
Realm."
Hence, he came to a conclusion.
"Now our only option is to go to other realms to find a safe
hiding place. The Ancient Demon Realm is full of demons.
Except for Jiu Ying, it’s not convenient for us to stay here. It
will be much better if we can go to the Stellar Realm or the
Immortal Sword Realm."
Wu You, Su Yanli, and Feng Xueya were all more suitable to
stay in a realm with the human race.
Wu Yu did not want them to return to the Jambu Realm for the
time being. Of course, the Jambu Realm was the most suitable
place for them, but Wu Yu did not fully trust the Ancient
Emperor yet.
"Since I cannot give in to the demands of the demon immortals,
I can only go to the other realms. I must see if there’s a place
in the rest of the realms where we can stay and settle down.
"It’s not necessary to return to the Jambu Realm for the time
being. Then I, oh yes, the Rose Demon Queen saw my friends
just now. This method should be feasible."
He came up with a plan. With this plan, he could at least see
what the Stellar Realm was like.
It was not possible to make peace with the Rose Demon Queen,
but Wu Yu could still trick her.
His real body left the Temple of Heart and Spirit temporarily.
This time, he went directly to the place where he first saw the
Rose Demon Queen.
Only the Rose Demon Queen knew that he had friends with him
here.
A few hours later, Wu Yu was almost at his destination. He
touched the nearby trees a little and said, "Rose Demon Queen,
I have something to discuss with you."
Suddenly, the ground cracked open and a large number of
thorny vines appeared. Among which, one transformed and a
beautiful, dark red rose bloomed. That pretty woman
reappeared. She looked so pitiful and said, "Big Brother, you
are finally here."
Wu Yu said lightly, "I had no choice. My family and I can’t
leave this realm, so we can only try to survive here. But your
body is everywhere and we can only hide. We cannot live this
way anymore. I thought that maybe I could talk with you. To
be honest, the other demon immortals are not as willing to
cooperate as you are. They always speak of killing me and
snatching my treasures. I cannot be bothered to discuss
anything with them. "
The Rose Demon Queen said sadly, "I can’t help it. It’s too hard
and miserable to live in the Ancient Demon Realm. The season
of massacre is scary and terrible. I just want to leave this place.
I’m sorry if I offended you, my big brother."
Her voice and words were really delicate. Those who heard her
could not bear to hurt her.
Wu Yu would not be tricked by her. He knew how cold the eyes
of the real Rose Demon Queen were.
He said, "I can understand, but you have to understand my
concerns as well. I know nothing about the Stellar Realm. You
are a demon immortal - if I bring you into the Stellar Realm
recklessly and you destroy the balance in that realm, causing
life to be wiped out, then the sin falls on me."
The Rose Demon Queen replied anxiously, "That won’t
happen. Big Brother, I only want to avoid the season of
massacre. I will be satisfied with having a safe environment. I
will definitely not cause any trouble."
While she said that, Wu Yu had heard from the other demons
through the use of his Assimilation Technique of Dao and Soul
that this Rose Demon Queen was not a kind demon. While she
was not as vicious as the Crimson Blood Roc Demon, she was
also not any kinder than him.
Her innocent and harmless appearance now was just a weapon
for her deceit.
Wu Yu shook his head and said, "I do have my worries. Your
presence in the Ancient Demon Realm has also caused me
much trouble. I want to leave this place too. So, I have thought
of an idea. I will venture into the Stellar Realm alone first. After
I have taken a look at the Stellar Realm, understand the
situation over there, and find it suitable for you, I will bring you
over when I return from that realm. What do you think?"
The Rose Demon Queen’s tears poured as she listened to Wu
Yu. She said, "But I’m afraid that once Big Brother has left,
you will not return."
Wu Yu said, "Don’t worry about that. My family is still here.
My master, my blood-related big sister, as well as my other
brothers and sisters are all still here. There is no way that I will
not return. Otherwise, I would have used the key to enter the
Stellar Realm directly at the start."
"Why not give it some thought? I must gain an understanding
of that realm’s situation. For instance, whether or not they have
a guardian immortal and if this immortal is stronger than you.
And will this immortal be willing to let you go over? I have to
understand all this. Otherwise, if the other party does not
welcome you, you may be killed after entering the new realm.
Then that will just be a loss for you. For instance, when I gained
the Gateway to the Jambu Realm from the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon, I was targeted by that realm’s immortal upon entering
it. The other party seemed to want to kill me. I could only
escape. "
The Rose Demon Queen must have known that he had the
Gateway to the Jambu Realm. However, she did not know why
Wu Yu had remained here. Wu Yu explained the reason why,
and it was because the immortal of that realm did not welcome
him there.
He was also silently erasing her doubts and caution against him.
If she did not trust Wu Yu, then she would be on guard against
him.
"So, this time, I’m also going in to scout the realm, to see if this
Stellar Realm is really suitable for our survival. If it is
unsuitable, we will not go to the Stellar Realm. We can only
look for other realms. To be honest, the Ancient Demon Realm
is not suitable for us. The season of massacre here is too
terrifying," Wu Yu said.
The Rose Demon Queen considered his words. She was almost
convinced by Wu Yu.
"Let me ask you, which realm did you guys come from?" the
Rose Demon Queen asked.
Her question was not surprising.

Wu Yu had long thought of an explanation, and he answered,

"The Dong Sheng Realm. I have entered this realm by accident
and might never be able to return to my realm again. So, I’m
seeking a more suitable realm. At the very least, I know that the
Ancient Demon Realm is not suitable for my survival. I’ve
gone to the Jambu Realm, and the guardian immortal there is
too scary. I cannot stay there."
She knew that Wu Yu’s family were all here. This was the
reason why she was considering Wu Yu’s suggestion. Of
course, she had no idea about the existence of powerful items
such as the Floating Dreams Pagoda. It was a pity that Wu Yu’s
Floating Dreams Pagoda could not carry too many people.
But Wu Yu’s greatest trump card was that after he had gone to
the Stellar Realm, he could return directly by using the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm. After that, when he
opened the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm again, he
would no longer be passing into the Jambu Realm, but the
Stellar Realm.
It meant that he only needed to enter the Stellar Realm once,
and as long as he did not return to the Jambu Realm from then
on, then he could go into the Stellar Realm at any time.
"Okay, Big Brother. However, you must not leave me behind.
You must go and take a look if there is an immortal guarding
that realm, and how powerful he is. I have just become a demon
immortal. If that realm has a seasoned immortal, then he could
kill me easily."
It looked like she was conflicted too. She had wanted to escape
from this place but still feared the guarding immortals in the
other realms.
"Don’t worry, I keep my promises. I will not betray you on this.
After all, I also know that you guys have a hard time here. If
that guarding immortal is welcoming, I will definitely explain
things to him. After all, we all have our troubles, don’t we?"
"Big Brother, you have said it well. We are all too pitiful here....
Wu wu...."
She was putting up yet another act.
But this time, Wu Yu had successfully convinced her.
Obviously she knew that she had to take this gamble.
Otherwise, Wu Yu, who moved mysteriously, was a difficult
person to find. She had been using this appearance to deceive
Wu Yu. Perhaps she had thought that Wu Yu had been
successfully deceived by her and taken her to be someone
pitiful.
At least she knew that Wu Yu’s family was in this realm. It
sounded like he would most definitely return. From his past
actions, Wu Yu seemed to really care for his family.
To be honest, while she had agreed to Wu Yu’s suggestion, she
could change her mind any time before Wu Yu reached the
Stellar Realm. And during the time of their conversation, Wu
Yu was quite close to her real body. This was quite dangerous.
Perhaps she was just pretending to agree to Wu Yu’s suggestion
so she could lure him into a trap and then ultimately kill him to
retrieve the key. If that was the case, she would be able to act
freely and would not need to consider anything else.
Hence, from now on, Wu Yu had to be even more careful.
"Then come with me."
The vine that was carrying her moved on the ground and
brought her towards her crater. On the way, a large number of
demons stared at Wu Yu greedily. They had all been trapped in
the cages before. Very quickly, Wu Yu could see the Rose
Demon Queen’s Ancient Demon Stone. He was now beside the
Ancient Demon Stone. At this moment, all the demons had
surrounded him, and the huge body of that Rose Demon Queen
definitely lay beneath his feet.
"Big Brother, don’t lie to me. I hate it the most when others lie
to me. I will be enraged," that beauty said gently in front of Wu
Yu.
"Lying to you does not benefit me at all." Wu Yu nodded. At
this moment, he suddenly stretched out his hand and stroked
that beauty’s head and long hair. He said, "Wait here for my
return."
"Okay." She was stunned and blushed slightly.
Perhaps it was Wu Yu’s this action that caused the Rose Demon
Queen’s murderous intent to subside. It was at this point that
Wu Yu, without saying anything else, took out the Gateway to
the Ancient Demon Realm and instantly knocked it against the
Gateway to the Stellar Realm. He rushed in and instantly
disappeared. After all, he already had the experience of entering
into the Jambu Realm.
"Why did the demon immortal not kill him? Wasn’t she...."
These demons were gossiping under the ground.
"I only hesitated for a moment. It was unexpected that he could
move so quickly. Forget it, I shall trust him once. After all, I
have almost found out where his family lives."
Under the ground, a strong voice spoke.
Stellar Realm.
Wu Yu recalled that when he first entered the Ancient Demon
Realm, he appeared in the right center of the entire realm too.
Naturally, he also felt unacclimatized from entering a whole
new realm.
This was because the difference between the two realms was
huge. It felt a little like jumping from a system of rules to
another system of rules.
For some of these realms, one would feel that the mountains
and rivers, trees and flowers were a little tougher than others
even without the reinforcement of spirit designs.
Even plain earth, under the nourishment of dense spiritual qi,
could be enhanced to the level of precious treasures.
When he first arrived in the Ancient Demon Realm from the
Jambu Realm, the strongest feeling he had was that the spiritual
qi in the Ancient Demon Realm was denser!
And when he arrived in the Stellar Realm from the Ancient
Demon Realm, the first impression he had was the severe lack
of spiritual qi before he had the chance to see the realm clearly.
He had never expected the spiritual qi level in the Stellar Realm
to be even worse than Dong Sheng Divine Continent by a little.
This was such a barren world!
Could it be that the strongest expert on the barren Stellar Realm
was at the Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm?
In mid-air, Wu Yu looked around him.
Just as he had seen previously, this was a dazzling and beautiful
world.
The land resembled a calabash. On the left of Wu Yu was the
smaller end of the calabash. It was occupied by Stellar beasts,
and a large number of them currently resided there.
To his right was the larger end of the calabash. This was
occupied by the Stellar Tribe, a highly developed human world
similar to the Yan Huang Ancient Region. The people of this
place specialized in spirit designs as well and had the borders
and cities decorated exceptionally stunningly.
Looking across, the earth to his right seemed to be embedded
with innumerable gemstones. The distribution resembled the
stars in the sky, and each gemstone was, in fact, a city or
cultivation sect. Such prosperity suggested that this world was
unknown times more flourishing than the Dong Sheng Divine
Continent.
And there was the sky. The sky was similar to what he had seen
previously. There were five ginormous moons of various sizes,
and their colors varied slightly. Other than the moons, there
were endless stars of differing colors, decorating the sky to
form a scene that could take one’s breath away.
"How could there be experts in a realm with no spiritual qi?"
Harboring a curious mind, Wu Yu moved towards the borders
of the Stellar Tribe.
Now that he was in the Stellar Realm, he could return at any
time by opening the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm. For
his first return, he would probably be in the center of the
Ancient Demon Realm. This was because Wu Yu would be
entering the Ancient Demon Realm from a new realm.
When he used the return function of the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm again, he would be able to return to the Stellar
Realm. Unless Wu Yu entered the Jambu Realm and refreshed
the memory function, he would always end up in the Stellar
Realm moving forward.
"Initially, I was thinking of sending my master, Big Sister, and
Senior Sister Su here. However, spiritual qi isn’t present here.
This only shows that this realm isn’t suitable. Looks like I’ve
worked for nothing again.” However, since he was here, he
would want to find out the reason why a prosperous country
like this could be built in a realm with such scarce spiritual qi.
Carrying his doubts with him, Wu Yu quickly flew through the
Stellar Realm. The trees in this realm were faint blue in color.
Wu Yu observed the trees and realized that they had roots laid
in the ground. Vaguely, he could sense they were absorbing the
starlight to grow further. Therefore, they were fairly pretty.
Between leaves, the glitter of the stars could be seen flowing,
and the entire forest resembled a faint blue interstellar sea. As
wind blew by them, they swayed slightly and displayed an
alarming beauty. Moreover, perhaps because they had absorbed
starlight and moonlight, Wu Yu found these trees to be even
more resilient than those in the Yan Huang Ancient Region.
"This is a magnificent world on its own too!"
Wu Yu really wanted to know how many similar realms there
were in total. He had since verified that the Jambu Realm
wasn’t the only one.
As he traversed through the faint blue forest sea, made his way
through the high mountains and perilous lands, he finally found
the first gemstone on land, a city. He didn’t see any kingdom
border spirit designs in this world, different from Yan Huang,
where sects formed immortal kingdoms.
His guess was that the powerful forces of this world existed in
the form of sects, similar to the Dong Sheng Divine Continent.
Sects focused on legacy and secrecy, while immortal kingdoms
were about authority and efficiency. If an immortal kingdom
were to battle a comparable sect, an immortal kingdom would
almost certainly emerge triumphant. This was because an
immortal kingdom was fairer with clear laws and a system of
rewards and punishment. All the citizens practiced cultivation.
On the other hand, the legacies of sects were more secretive and
held them back. Nonetheless, the legacy of a sect might result
in more elite superb experts.
Regardless of the format, Wu Yu had experienced both.
The city of the Stellar Realm right before his eyes was like an
embedded gemstone on the land. There might be a protective
spirit design over the city, but it wasn’t fully activated. The city
gate was opened and members of the Stellar Tribe could be seen
entering and exiting. There were also numerous counties
around the cities and more villages surrounding the counties.
As such, the city probably controlled the region within a several
hundred mile radius.
Wu Yu saw the Stellar Tribe. Just as he expected, other than
the faint starlight on the surface of their skin, their greatest
difference from the Yan Huang Tribe would be that their eyes
were like the starry skies. They were dazzling, and Wu Yu
could confidently say that the brighter they were, the stronger
they were.
There were lots of spirit designs fashioned in the city, and they
vaguely had a connection with the stars in the sky. In fact, Wu
Yu found that one of the stars seemed to be shining
exceptionally warmly on the city. It was as though the city was
a projection of that star onto the land.
Because of such, the city appeared extremely tough and
powerful. Naturally, it also looked exceptionally beautiful.
Wu Yu didn’t fit in with the people of this world at all. One
could tell by a single glance at his eyes.
He stood near the city gate to observe the people entering for
some time. Among which, the weakest adults were roughly at
the Qi Condensation Realm, and they were commonly those at
a lower social standings. The strongest was roughly at the sixth
tier of the Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm. Clearly,
there were people in the city at the level of a Dao Querying
cultivator. This showed that the level of the Stellar Realm
wouldn’t be inferior to the Jambu Realm. After all, this was just
a small city at the border.

After observing for some time, Wu Yu cast the Lawful

Embodiment of Heaven and Earth to shrink his body. After
which, he darted through the city gate into the city. There was
probably no one as strong as him and therefore they couldn’t
see him. After entering the place, he saw the words "Sparrow
Star City" on the city gates.
There was a certain possibility that the star that was shining on
this place was the Sparrow Star.
Sparrow Star City was like any ordinary city, with the streets
bustling with activity. Although it wasn’t huge, it was lively.
There were sales of immortal essences, precious treasures, dao
treasures, talismans, and other things that were related to the
stars. Although this was a city, it was similar to a sect as well.
In this place, the city lord was probably the one in control of
everything within hundreds of miles.
Wu Yu walked towards the center of the city while listening to
the conversations around him.
From their conversations, the most commonly heard word was
“stellar glint.” Wu Yu guessed that stellar glint was probably
the light from the stars in the sky. It carried energy, and the
Stellar Tribe probably could absorb it to cultivate and
eventually achieve immortalhood. In other words, stellar glint
was the equivalent of spiritual qi to the Stellar Tribe. The only
shame was that Wu Yu and the others couldn’t absorb stellar
glint for cultivation.
Soon after, he arrived in a region with magnificent buildings.
The spirit designs in this place were exceptionally dense,
similar to a city lord residence in the Jambu Realm. Moreover,
there were various other spirit designs around it. With the Spirit
Penetration Art, Wu Yu broke through layers after layers of
spirit designs. Without causing a ruckus, he entered the depths
of the city lord’s residence. Soon, he found a fourth tier Dao
Querying old man. He was cultivating in a forest, and Wu Yu
could clearly see the glow of the Sparrow Star shining on him,
being absorbed into his body.
This man was really old, probably above 500 years old. He
probably had no hope of achieving immortalhood. Several
dozen more years would likely be the limit of his life.
Wu Yu had lots of questions to ask. An old man like him was
the best as they would know more.
Therefore, Wu Yu showed up before him suddenly and asked,
"Are you the city lord of this place?" Hearing a voice coming
so close to him so suddenly and yet not noticing it beforehand,
the old man was taken aback. He took a step back, and when he
saw Wu Yu, he exclaimed in surprise, "You are from the
Ancient Ink Tribe!"
The truth was, Wu Yu had scared him to get control of him. At
this moment, the old man’s Primordial Spirit was shaken and
panicking. Therefore, Wu Yu released the Assimilation
Technique of Dao and Soul to rush into his Primordial Spirit
and control him. Although the other party had a higher
cultivation level than Wu Yu, his Primordial Spirit wasn’t as
strong as Wu Yu’s. Therefore, Wu Yu didn’t need to put much
effort to gain control.
"I’ll ask you a few questions. Just answer me honestly and it
won’t take up much of your time. I won’t harm you either."
Although he was in control, Wu Yu still reminded him to calm
him down.
"Alright, I’ll answer whatever I know."
"Are you the city lord of Sparrow Star City?"
The old man answered, "Yeah. My name is Yan Xiong. My
family has been in control of Sparrow Star City for generations.
I’m from the 53rd generation. Those in the city are basically all
descendants of our Yan family."
"Tell me about the Stellar Realm. There’s no spiritual qi in this
place. Are you guys relying on stellar glint for cultivation?"
asked Wu Yu.
"I have no idea what spiritual qi is. You are right that we use
stellar glint for cultivation. Stellar glint is something that our
ancestors have left behind for us. The members of the Stellar
Tribe are protected by the moon and stars. We absorb stellar
glint from them for cultivation. Each sect or force has a star that
protects them specifically. The citizens of our Sparrow Star
City are the citizens of the Sparrow Star."
Similar to what Wu Yu had conjectured, they were relying on
stellar glint for cultivation. At the same time, Wu Yu was
certain that he couldn’t bring Feng Xueya and others over and
he had worked for nothing this time.
This vast world was the territory of the moons and stars.
It has to be said that it was rather impossible to move here.
But Wu Yu was still interested in the Stellar Realm.
Therefore, he asked the Sparrow Star City Lord about the
powers in this world.
"May I ask if there are immortals guarding this world?"
"Eh? What are guarding immortals?"
Surprisingly, he did not know.
Perhaps they did not exist.
Or perhaps they were hiding too well and were not as high-
profile as the Ancient Emperor.
"Did anyone remain here after attaining immortality?"
"If anyone has reached immortalhood, they would already fly
up to the sky palaces, right?"
"How long has it been since anybody reached immortalhood?"
"I hear it’s about 2000 years ago? The previous, previous sect
leader of Beckoning Moon sword sect. Ancestor of the current
sect leader. Name of Yue Manying."
"Beckoning Moon sword sect?" This was probably a
superpower in Stellar Realm, so he asked: "Which are the
strongest powers in Stellar tribe? How many ninth and tenth
tier Dao Querying cultivators are there?"
He could confirm that this world was not like the Ancient
Demon Realm, with eight demon immortals. There were no
immortals lingering here. But whether there was an immortal
like the Ancient Emperor watching over them, it was not
certain.
The elder answered: "We Stellar tribe occupy most of the area
on the stellar land mass. There are five main powers, that are
blessed and sheltered by the five mystic moons in the sky. They
enjoy the purest and finest stellar glint. The disciples of these
five powers are the most admired. They are also the most
talented in this world."
Wu Yu looked up at the sky.
"These five mystic moons, from furthest to closest, are: Black
Moon, Dark Moon, Beckoning Moon, Clear Moon, and Devil
Moon. They are places where the stellar glint waxes strongest,
the treasures of the Stellar Realm. The five powers also flourish
because of the five great mystic moons."
It seemed like these five powers had occupied places which
were rich in spiritual qi. Just like how the Shangyuan Dao Sect,
Clear Sky of Shushan, and Yan Huang Imperial City had done,
or the eight demon immortals of Ancient Demon Realm.
"The five sects are called Black Moon dao sect, Beckoning
Moon sword sect, Dark Moon dao sect, and Devil Moon spirit
sect. Because their legacies and daos are different, and their
benefactors’ stellar glints are different, each has different
cultivation techniques. Black Moon dao sect is the most
orthodox sect, and has the most stellar glint. Dark Moon dao
sect also claims the title of most orthodox sect, and has the
second most stellar glint. As for Beckoning Moon sword sect,
they train with the sword, and most of the sect are women.
Clear Moon mystic sect has a mystic cultivation technique that
is quite magical. As for Devil Moon spirit sect, they train via
the spirit, and are extremely secretive. The five powers each
have their strengths."
"And how many experts?"
Wu Yu was keen to find out.
The elder said: "Black Moon dao sect is a bit more high profile.
As far as I know, the number of tenth tier experts - including
those old ones who have plateaued and can’t reach
immortalhood - might number ten or so. About the same for the
Dark Moon dao sect. The other three have maybe five or six
people."
This was not a huge number. Yan Huang Ancient Region would
probably have more than them, because Yan Huang Ancient
Region had many powers. But on the whole, the two worlds
were roughly the same.
"For example, in this world, there are no immortals presiding.
Or perhaps the immortals do not reveal themselves. Therefore,
in this world, I can roam freely."
The other areas were not bad either. This was a place that was
easy to live at. A pity that there was only stellar glint and no
spiritual qi, so Wu Yu’s plan fell flat. He was a little
discouraged by this.
"This world looks much better than the Ancient Demon Realm.
If not for the spiritual qi problem, thhey would love it here."
Wu Yu sighed.
He suddenly recalled something.
"Oh right. Why did you call me Ancient Ink tribe when you
first saw me?"
He recalled that the name had been his immediate reaction.
The old man was a little blank at this. He mumbled: "You,
you’re completely different from us. We’re the Stellar tribe,
and we have constellations in our eyes. But you don’t. In the
Stellar Realm, everyone is of the Stellar tribe, even the Stellar
beasts cultivate with stellar glint. And I once heard somebody
important say that outside the Stellar Realm, there’s a place
called the Great Ancient Ink World, where the experts of the
Ancient Ink tribe live. They cultivate with something called
spiritual qi. There are even records in history that show the
Ancient Ink tribe once invaded the Stellar Realm. They
devastated us. It was a long time ago, but the legends still
remain. And at first, we heard wrongly, and called them the
Ancient Demon tribe."
[TN: The characters for ink and demon have a similar sound.]
Great Ancient Ink World!
Who would have thought that a mere city lord here would
actually know of other worlds.
Wu Yu did not know if any of the demon immortals had an
ancient demon stone that led to an Ancient Ink Realm.
Perhaps the world he spoke of was joined through one of the
ancient demon stones that the eight demon immortals held.
And as Wu Yu heard it, a strange thought came to him: It was
Great Ancient Ink Realm. Not just Ancient Ink Realm.
And this world had invaded Stellar Realm before, which meant
that a passage existed between the two realms.
Wu Yu asked: "Why did you call that the Great Ancient Ink
Realm, but refer to yourself as the Stellar Realm? Does the
word "Great" have any special meaning?"
The elder’s soul was controlled, and he answered frankly:
"Because that world is said to be huge, tenfold the size of Stellar
Realm. A huge and terrifying world. There are supposed to be
many experts there, including immortals and ghostly
immortals. And many of them!"
"What?"
Wu Yu was shocked.
He felt that the Stellar Realm, Jambu Realm, and even Ancient
Demon Realm were roughly the same size.
Ancient Demon Realm was a little special, with eight demon
immortals.
But after all, it was the core, so that was to be expected.
He felt that Great Ancient Ink Realm might be one of those
eight realms.
He felt that these eight worlds were roughly the same size. For
example, Immortal Sword Realm, Divine Battle Realm.

But this Sparrow Star City Lord actually said that Great
Ancient Ink Realm was more than 10 times the size of Stellar
Realm.
"What else do you know about the Great Ancient Ink Realm?"
Wu Yu hastily asked.
He was very curious about this world. "Whether the Great
Ancient Ink Realm is one of the eight worlds or not, if this
Stellar Realm has a channel through to the Great Ancient Ink
Realm, then I can bring master, sister, and the others there.
There must be spiritual qi there."
Sparrow Star City Lord said: "Let me think. I only heard of this,
but can’t be sure. I heard that the five major sects all have a
one-way channel to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. This means
that the Stellar tribe can go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm, but
the Great Ancient Ink Realm people cannot return. I don’t know
why. Perhaps because of the previous invasion, it was shut
down. But in any case, the Ancient Ink tribe cannot come, but
we can go over. Although normally we wouldn’t. Firstly, if we
go there, there’s no stellar glint, so we can’t improve. Secondly,
we couldn’t come back either."
They had no need to go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. After
all, their cultivation technique was rather niche, and would not
work in the Great Ancient Ink Realm. But Wu Yu could go
over! Although he did not know how this one-way channel was
formed, but all Wu Yu needed to know was that he could go to
the Great Ancient Ink Realm!
As for how the realm was, he would know once he went there!
After all, Stellar Realm was not suited for him. Right now, his
only channel onwards was to the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
Naturally, he wished to check it out.
"All five sects have a channel?" Wu Yu confirmed this.
"Indeed. Of course, this is all hearsay."
Wu Yu intended to visit the five powers, and ask someone
important. The truth would out.
"Which is the nearest sect from here?"
The elder produced a map which showed the five powers. He
pointed to the nearest one, saying: "This is Beckoning Moon
sword sect. Sparrow Star City is ruled over by Beckoning Moon
sword sect, and we also send our talents there. Why, my
daughter is cultivating at the Beckoning Moon sword sect right
now."
Wu Yu saw that the Beckoning Moon sword sect was indeed
much closer than the others, so he decided to head there. And
it would probably be a little easier to deal with compared to the
Black Moon dao sect.
He had many others he could ask as well, therefore, he left
quickly. The Sparrow Star City Lord came to his senses, and he
looked around. All was quiet, as though nothing had happened.
He exclaimed to himself: "Daydreaming at this level of
cultivation realm? Could it be my great limit is almost
reached?"
He looked up at the Sparrow Star in the sky, despairing.
Unfortunately, despairing at being unable to attain immortality
was not just his worry alone.
At this moment, Wu Yu was riding his Somersault Cloud,
headed for Beckoning Moon sword sect.
"Say, what sort of things will be in the Great Ancient Ink
Realm, you think?" Wu Yu asked.
Ming Long rolled her eyes. "How the hell would I know? Your
cultivation realm is higher than mine was already. Although I
lived longer than you, but I know no more than you already."
"You have to have some guesses?"
"I think that there might be many other high-level realms
similar to the Great Ancient Ink Realm, which are outside of
the 8,000 Sky Palaces and 10,000 Levels of Hell. Otherwise, if
the sky palaces and hells are so numerous, but there are so few
immortals, then even an eternity wouldn’t be able to fill them
all up, right? Stellar Realm only produces one immortal every
few thousand years. Jambu Realm is the same as well."
"That’s what I thought as well. If we acknowledge the 8,000
Sky Palaces and 10,000 Levels of Hell, then the mortal realm
cannot possibly be limited to eight or nine realms. There must
be many more. Of course, it’s possible that we’re thinking too
much. Maybe the sky palaces and hells are all very small, and
there aren’t many immortals and ghostly immortals." Wu Yu
noted.
"Therefore, discussion right now is pointless! Go to Beckoning
Moon sword sect, and see if anyone knows. Speaking of which,
you did this on purpose didn’t you? You heard that this sect is
mostly beauties, so you chose it? I’m going to help the little
female dragon keep an eye on you. If you cheat, I’ll tell her."
"What are you going on about? This matter has nothing to do
with you. Go to sleep!"
He looked up at the sky, where the pink Beckoning Moon
floated. It was divinely beautiful.
Before he headed towards the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect,
Wu Yu went to a few other larger cities or sects. He did the
same as before - he found the elders in them to learn more
details of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect.
This included brief information on the location, personnel,
details known only to insiders, spirit designs, history, and more.
At the same time, he verified the existence of the Great Ancient
Ink Realm and that the unidirectional tunnels towards the Great
Ancient Ink Realm were currently sealed. There were lots of
legends revolving around the Great Ancient Ink Realm that
drew the interest of the younger generation. However, reality
told them that heading to the Great Ancient Ink Realm would
be entirely unsuitable. Therefore, the five sects had sealed those
tunnels away with layers and layers of restrictions. This was
also because they were worried that those from the Great
Ancient Ink Realm would come over through these tunnels.
This gave Wu Yu a headache as the more restrictions there
were, the harder it would be for him to get there. Perhaps he
needed to negotiate when the time came.
At the very least, Wu Yu came peacefully.
Nonetheless, he also knew that the other party might not agree
to it so readily.
He had a certain level of understanding on the experts of the
Beckoning Moon Sword Sect.
Similar to what the city lord of Sparrow Star City had said, they
had six elite 10th tier Dao Querying experts. Their overall
strength was almost on the level of the Yan Huang Ancient
Country.
Among them were the sect leader of the Beckoning Moon
Sword Sect and the Pentamerous Moons.
The sect leader of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect was
Yueling Xuan. She wasn’t particularly old and had been an elite
expert of the Stellar Realm for the last few hundred years. She
shocked the world at a young age and was also the youngest
sect leader among the five main forces currently. It was said
that she had a high chance of fulfilling the same promise as her
ancestor, Yue Manying, to achieve immortalhood.
After a quick investigation, Wu Yu learned that she was
definitely one of the most well-known people in the Stellar
Realm. She was a leading figurehead with strength that
triumphed those at her age. No one wouldn’t look up to her and
no one wasn’t envious of her. Her name was clearly known by
the entire Stellar Tribe.
As for the Pentamerous Moons, they were the elders of the
Beckoning Moon Sword Sect. They were basically cultivators
who had reached the pinnacle but couldn’t become immortals.
They had a wealth of experience and might even be lineal
seniors of the sect leader. Although they were close to the end
of their lives, the strength they possessed before their eventual
deaths would definitely not be weak.
Existences like them were common in each world. For
example, Ancestor Yang from the Dark North Kingdom.
Other than the sect leader of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect
and the Pentamerous Moons, the rest wouldn’t be huge threats
to Wu Yu.
Moreover, the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect did not activate
their sect-protecting spirit design fully on most days. That
would be highly exhaustive of energy and resources.
Over the years, Wu Yu had gradually become a master in spirit
designs through his Spirit Penetration Art. Ordinary spirit
designs wouldn’t be an issue for him. Moreover, his Somersault
Cloud could enable him to jump over. All he had to do was
control the location so the spirit design wouldn’t stop him.
Before he arrived at the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect.
The Beckoning Moon Sword Sect reminded Wu Yu of the
Clear Sky of Shushan.
The mountains were tall, huge, steep, and reached into the skies
like razor-sharp swords!
Moreover, it wasn’t just a sword, but at least a thousand densely
packed swords erected from the ground into the skies.
As he moved towards the center, the peaks were getting higher
as well.
These were the Beckoning Moon Mountain Peaks, and the
Beckoning Moon Sword Sect was established on the peaks of
the mountain range. The area covering several thousand miles
around the mountain range was all the territory of the
Beckoning Moon Sword Sect.
To reach where Wu Yu was, most ordinary men would have to
go through series after series of trials. This wasn’t a place an
ordinary man could reach. However, it was easy for Wu Yu.
Without getting in contact with the spirit designs, he jumped
right in. Where he was, he could see members of the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect patrolling, cultivating, and going through
trials. Just as he had heard, there was quite a number of
beautiful female disciples.
After all, the sect leader of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect
and the Pentamerous Moons were all female.
The eyes of the Stellar Tribe members were exceptionally
beautiful and the sword dao that the Beckoning Moon Sword
Sect practiced was known as the Starry Sword Technique.
When executed, the powers were even greater than dao
techniques. Moreover, they had also learnt mystiques from the
Stellar beasts.
Looking at them, Wu Yu felt as though he was back in Shushan.
There was a dense atmosphere of a sect. It was just that this
place was many levels above Shushan. An ordinary, young
disciple would be almost as powerful as one of the Seven
Immortals of Shushan.
The disciples of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect flew on their
swords and were swift and furious.
Wu Yu shrank himself as he moved further up in the forest.
Whenever he encountered spirit designs, he would avoid or just
skip through them. With his current strength, it was easy for
him to infiltrate to the core of the sect.
There were a few thousand sword peaks here, but only the few
most important mountains were the tallest. The higher Wu Yu
went, the stronger the pinkish moonlight above his head. He
was right below the pink Beckoning Moon. The position of the
Beckoning Moon wouldn’t change with time. From where he
was, he could see a two-foot-wide moon. Wu Yu believed that
once he reached the tip of the centermost Rubbing Moon Peak,
the Beckoning Moon he would see would be three to four feet
wide.
Wu Yu finally understood why so many beautiful girls were
fond of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect. This was because the
place was breathtaking. Under the illumination of the pink
Beckoning Moon, the place was dreamy. Even the leaves of the
trees were pink. Moreover, the color of the moonlight wasn’t a
cheap and poor-looking pink. It was stunning and mystical.
While immersing in the light, any beautiful girl would appear
even more alluring.
Moreover, Wu Yu could clearly sense the immense stellar glint
from the Beckoning Moon. Even though he couldn’t use it, he
believed that the stellar glint here was something that everyone
in the Stellar Tribe would dream of.
At this place, even his skin became rosy and pink.
"Who would have thought you would have such a girly
moment." Ming Long burst into laughter.
Wu Yu was too lazy to respond to her as he continued ahead.
Further ahead would be the pinnacle of the Rubbing Moon
Peak, which was right in the middle of the Beckoning Moon
Sword Sect. This was the place where experts gathered, and he
believed that the unidirectional tunnel might be located in this
place. There were more influential figures there, and Wu Yu
needed to find someone whom he could get more information
from.
After getting through three extremely powerful spirit designs,
Wu Yu finally arrived at the pinnacle of the Rubbing Moon
Peak. This was several times higher than the Clear Sky of
Shushan. The Stellar Tribe was known for their skills and
artistic acuity, and these beautiful girls were even better in these
aspects. Therefore, when he arrived at the top of the mountain,
he was shaken to the core. The pinkish world was too beautiful
and the structures were like art pieces. Located closest to the
Beckoning Moon, they were fighting for attention with the
Beckoning Moon. Each structure and the spirit designs on them
were exquisite to the limits.
"These girls are really incredible!"
His Yan Huang Royal City, Qian Kun Palace, and 10,000
Immortals Palace were majestic and domineering but also
appeared to be slightly roughly made. However, the palaces of
the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect were way more exquisite. Wu
Yu believed that any girl would fall in love with this place.
"This place is really feminine! However, your old mother likes
it too. I once had the dreams of a young girl as well. This is
heaven for all young girls! Oh, damn! Even the leaves on the
trees are glittering!"
Even Ming Long was screaming and getting excited.
Wu Yu was also stumped by the place.
"I wonder if Luo Pin would like this place. I definitely would
like to bring her here...."

However, reality wouldn’t allow him.

First, he had come to the Stellar Realm using the memory
function. At the moment, he couldn’t return to the Jambu
Realm.
Second, Luo Pin had to focus on achieving immortalhood. Wu
Yu couldn’t go disturb her anymore. Otherwise, the older
mystical dragons would probably want to gobble him up.
"Don’t think too much for now. Let’s go take a look at the Great
Ancient Ink Realm first. Your friends and relatives aren’t
entirely safe in the Ancient Demon Realm."
"Yeah." Wu Yu was worried the Rose Demon Queen was too
large and could extend even further.
He was indeed pressed for time.
Therefore, he infiltrated the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect to
search for someone with high standing and that he could
control. He had several candidates in mind, and Wu Yu started
searching for her from the beginning.
He controlled several girls that he had chosen casually to
question. "Do you know where Yueling Yi is?"
He could pretty move at ease within the Beckoning Moon
Sword Sect.
After asking several people, Wu Yu finally found someone who
knew. That person answered, "She might be cultivating in the
Snowy Moon Valley. She got herself in deep water the previous
time and was sent to seclusion in the Snowy Moon Valley as
punishment. It’s still not time that she could leave."
"Where’s the Snowy Moon Valley?"
After getting the exact location from this person, Wu Yu
headed for the Snowy Moon Valley. This place wasn’t near the
Rubbing Moon Peak. Instead, it was near the edge of the
Beckoning Moon Mountain Peaks. This was convenient for Wu
Yu as it would be easier to take control of her. After all, Yueling
Yi was pretty powerful, a seventh tier Dao Querying cultivator.
In terms of cultivation level, she was way higher than Wu Yu.
Nonetheless, she probably knew the most other than the sect
leader of the Pentamerous Moons. This was because she was
the sister of the sect leader.
Wu Yu had heard she was a bubbly and lawless girl who often
got herself in hot water as she was spoiled from young.
Although her talent was great and her cultivation level was
high, Yueling Xuan still attracted the majority of others’
attention.
Regardless, the sisters were on really good terms. Yueling
Xuan was her sister but was also like her mother as she had
taken care of her as she grew up.
Wu Yu took some time to find the Snowy Moon Valley. This
was a beautiful valley with white jadestone paving the ground.
Looking from afar, it looked like the ground was covered in
snow. When the moonlight shone on it, the reflected light
would turn the world into one that seemed covered in snow.
There’s a spirit design known as the 73 Moon Piercing Sword
Design at the exterior. Yueling Xuan had set it personally so
Yueling Yi could reflect on her wrongdoings in this place. As
she always got herself in trouble, she would stay in this place
for some time each year.
It just so happened that she was trapped in it when Wu Yu came
this time.
Wu Yu could sense the 73 Moon Piercing Sword Design.
Honestly, it wouldn’t be difficult to dismantle it. However, the
sect leader, Yueling Xuan, would definitely notice it. If Wu Yu
wanted to enter without alarming anyone and take control of
Yueling Yi, he could only do so by the Somersault Cloud. This
would require the most precise control over the Somersault
Cloud.
After he made the necessary preparations, he jumped in directly
with his less than half-inch-tall body. Luck would be a factor
in this.
Whoosh!
Wu Yu moved through space and successfully appeared within
the spirit design. The Snowy Moon Valley wasn’t small - it was
over 10 kilometers long. Therefore, Wu Yu was still rather well
concealed. Although he didn’t see Yueling Yi in the first
instant, he could roughly sense her presence.
Shrunk by the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth, Wu
Yu was not even as big as a carrot.
In the Snowy Moon Valley, there were many cedar trees. Wu
Yu traversed through the cedar forest. He had already locked
on to Yueling Yi’s location.
He kept moving deeper.
The sound of burbling water came from ahead. It was probably
a stream or a winter pool. Before long, Wu Yu saw a stream
running. This river seemed to flow like a snow melt. Under the
light of the Beckoning Moon, it even had a pinkish tint to it.
The pink leaves of nearby trees floated in the current, carried
downstream. They looked like peach blossoms.
Wu Yu continued to follow the river’s flow. Ahead, there was
a waterfall amongst the mountains which cascaded into the
valley, creating a winter lake below. It was wide, and the water
was clear. There were indeed a few peach blossoms growing
along the lake, and many petals had fallen into the water.
Perhaps because the lake water had basked in the light of the
Beckoning Moon for a long time, the stellar glint had fused
with the lake water. It was a little like the Azure Dragon’s
Fishing Dragon Region in the Ancient Demon Realm. It was
extremely beneficial for martial cultivators.
Wu Yu’s Eyes of Fire and Gold saw from a long distance away
that there was a snow-white girl in the water of the winter lake.
Her hair tumbled down like a waterfall, straight into the water.
Her complexion was pale and her eyes had pink pupils. Under
the coral sky, she was cute and charming. Perhaps she was
swimming or bathing. She was thoroughly enjoying herself,
and her clear laughter could be heard from a long ways away.
The clear water caressed her alabaster skin. Ripples flashed out.
Smooth skin and peach blossoms. A scene of unearthly beauty.
Wu Yu had also seen the face of that girl. Her cherry mouth,
clear eyes, and teeth made her pretty as a picture. She was a
rare beauty, with a youthful face but a body as ripe as a peach.
It was captivating.
"Your peach-blossom luck has come again, lucky you." Ming
Long cackled. [1]
Wu Yu did not expect her to be here bathing so liberally, but
there was no choice. He had to get information on the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. Therefore, he crept closer, choosing to act
from a place of proximity.
If it had been the Full Moon of Nanshan, it would have been
easier. His Gone from the Skies mystique was harder to detect.
At this time, Wu Yu was about 10 zhang behind her. He was
close to her, but she was playing with abandon in the water,
oblivious to Wu Yu’s presence. After all, this place was closed
off, and only Yueling Xuan could be here.
Therefore, her guard was completely down.
Wu Yu wanted to end this quickly. After all, sneaking a few
more looks at this naked beauty seemed to be cheating on Luo
Pin, somehow.
"Big Sister, you’re here. I.... Ah...."
Wu Yu was just about to act when she suddenly sensed his
presence. Before she saw him, she had thought it was Yueling
Xuan. But suddenly, Wu Yu entered her view.
After seeing Wu Yu clearly, she screamed in shock.
"Spirit Chaser Art!"
This was no time to be soft-hearted. In order for the
Assimilation Technique of Dao and Soul to be even more
effective, Wu Yu decided to use the Spirit Chaser Art to
weaken this seventh tier Dao Querying Primordial Spirit.
Wu Yu could call forth considerable deadly power now.
Even though the Spirit Chaser Art was but a fleeting moment
of control, it could cause a dizzying attack. Yueling Yi’s mind
was blank, her Primordial Spirit thrown into disorientation.
This was the best time for Wu Yu to use the Assimilation
Technique of Dao and Soul.
"Quiet your mind and spirit and submit to my will."
The Assimilation Technique of Dao and Soul flew from Wu
Yu’s eyes to hers, completely capturing her Primordial Spirit
without too much trouble. This beauty in the water was now
completely pliant in Wu Yu’s control.
"Put on your clothes first." Wu Yu released her.
"Alright." Yueling Yi was the very picture of obedience.
After she put on her clothes, both of them came to shore,
standing under the peach trees. Among the scattered petals,
Yueling Yi wore a long, salmon-colored dress and was
wrapped in a rosy gauze, revealing a pair of slender legs.
Although her expression was vague, her cute charm had not
changed. Although her face was just a tad on the chubby side,
it was so slight that it only added to her appeal.
"Sit down, let’s chat."
She sat on a mossy rock beside the winter lake, dangling her
little legs. She blankly looked out at the winter lake. Wu Yu sat
by her side, like a friend. "I’m going to begin asking questions."
"Master, if you have any questions, Little Yi will answer
honestly."
So Yueling was her surname.
Wu Yu thought it over. "There is a path between the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect and the Great Ancient Ink Realm, right?"
"There is," she answered firmly.
"Where is it?"
"Only Big Sister knows, or perhaps the Pentamerous Moons. I
asked a few times, but Big Sister was afraid that I would sneak
out to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. Therefore, she did not tell
me. She said that we could not go to the Great Ancient Ink
Realm. They do not have stellar glint there, so we cannot
progress if we go. Besides, there are many experts there.
Moreover, if we go there, we cannot return."
Although she was under Wu Yu’s spell, a look of fear still
crossed her face. Fear of the Great Ancient Ink Realm. This
Yueling Yi was said to be a rather mischievous girl, so it was
also reasonable that the sect leader would not tell her about the
location.
The channel’s location was probably the greatest secret. Only
Yueling Xuan would know.
But since he had her under his spell, Wu Yu thought of more
things to ask her.
He said, "What do you know about the Great Ancient Ink
Realm? Tell me all the details."
"Mm, alright." Yueling Yi nodded obediently like a little
puppet. And then she cocked her head. "The Great Ancient Ink
Realm is a huge world, about 10 times the size of the Stellar
Realm, or perhaps even more. The Stellar Realm is a small
world. There are many experts in the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
And also many immortals and ghostly immortals. Many of
them are originally from Great Ancient Ink Realm, and the
immortals and ghostly immortals are allowed to stay in the
mortal realm for 2,000 years. Some also come from other,
greater realms, or even lesser realms."
Wu Yu had not expected to get much information from her.
But he was rendered speechless by this answer. He interrupted
Yueling Yi. "You said greater realm? Lesser realm? Is the
Stellar Realm a lesser realm?"
"Yes. the Great Ancient Ink Realm is a greater realm, while the
Stellar Realm is a lesser realm. There are more lesser realms,"
Yueling Yi said seriously.
Wu Yu thought about what she had just said. "You said that the
Great Ancient Ink Realm has many immortals and ghostly
immortals? And they are mostly native immortals and ghostly
immortals? They can stay in the mortal realm for 2,000 years?
After passing the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao, won’t they
fly on to the sky palaces?"
Yueling Yi explained patiently, "There are indeed immortals
and ghostly immortals, according to what my big sister says.
Generally, martial cultivators of lesser realms - whether they
are immortals, ghostly immortals, or demon immortals - will
leave immediately for the sky palaces, hells, or the Demon
Immortal Realm. Because a lesser realm cannot bear their
immortal power, they will destroy the lesser realm. This is a
standard rule for the sky palaces, hells, and the Demon
Immortal Realm. But greater realms are different. They are vast
and stable. Therefore, after attaining immortalhood, one can
remain for 2,000 years, but must leave after that. Of course,
they can leave earlier for the sky palaces or hells. Of course,
most will choose to go directly to the sky palaces. They only
linger to protect their descendants."
These words held great significance.
Hearing her words, it meant that the Jambu Realm was a small
world. After all, it only had one immortal - the Ancient
Emperor.
"Ordinarily, lesser realms are assigned a guardian immortal by
the sky palaces. But they will hardly ever show themselves.
Unless other immortals learn of the realm. If it is a world with
more ghostly cultivators, it might be guarded by a ghostly
immortal."
Yueling Yi clarified.

"Greater realms, lesser realms...." From this concept, he

recalled the Ancient Demon Realm. Why did it have eight
demon immortals who had not gone on to the Demon Immortal
Realm? Unless Ancient Demon Realm was a greater realm?
But why was it so different from the Great Ancient Ink Realm?
And why the season of massacre?
The Ancient Demon Realm was indeed very mysterious.
But what Wu Yu was interested in was the Great Ancient Ink
Realm.
There were many immortals and ghostly immortals there!
"Are there demon immortals?"
"No. No matter where demon immortals are, they will be
brought to the Demon Immortal Realm the moment they pass
the Great Trial of the Demonic Dao."
The Demon Immortal Realm seemed to be different from the
sky palaces and hells.
But Wu Yu had a new suspicion. He felt that the scope of
realms he was working with might be a little narrow.
He asked, "Do you know how many realms there are? How big
are the sky palaces and hells?"
Originally, he had thought that the Ancient Demon Realm was
surprising enough.
And then he had learned of eight realms, including the Stellar
Realm, the Divine Battle Realm, and the Immortal Sword
Realm, centered around the Ancient Demon Realm.
And now, he heard of this channel to the Great Ancient Ink
Realm.
And the Great Ancient Ink Realm even had external immortals
and ghostly immortals.
Therefore, he decided to ask about size.
After all, Yueling Yi would answer to the best of her
knowledge. Wu Yu noted that although the Stellar Realm was
about the same as the Jambu Realm, she knew much more than
he did.
Hearing this question, Yueling Yi nodded. "The sky palaces are
very big. There are 8,000 levels, and each one has many
immortals. Hell is very big as well. There are 10,000 levels, and
each has many ghostly immortals. Within the Heavenly
Domain, the Demon Immortal Realm is in a mysterious place,
while the 8,000 Sky Palaces are above, and the 10,000 Levels
of Hell below. The middle is an endless world."
At this time, Wu Yu had heard a very important phrase.
It was a phrase that he had not understood before.
That phrase was: Heavenly Domain!
He recalled that when he obtained the Ruyi Jingu Bang, the
Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal had referred to himself as an
outstanding member of the Heavenly Domain!
At that time, Wu Yu only knew about the Dong Sheng Divine
Continent, but not the Heavenly Domain!
And later he learned about the Yan Huang Ancient Region, and
about the Jambu Realm, but still not the Heavenly Domain!
And later on, he learned about the Ancient Demon Realm, the
Stellar Realm, the Great Ancient Ink Realm, but still not the
Heavenly Domain!
And now he knew.
The Heavenly Domain was all-encompassing. It was
everything
Wu Yu could picture it now.
Sky palaces, towering above, the core of countless worlds,
where only those who attained immortalhood could go.
Hell, buried below, where the ghostly immortals gathered.
And Demon Immortal Realm, enigmatic and ethereal, shrouded
somewhere in reality.
Unlimited worlds supported them.
And with the sky palaces as the core, the endless worlds
revolved around them. That was Heavenly Domain!
Demon Immortal Realm and 10,000 Levels of Hell were all
within Heavenly Domain.
After all, this was still a super-huge world ruled by the
immortals.
Before, Wu Yu knew that the world was sky palaces, mortal
realm, and hell.
The cycle of three realms.
And then later he knew that sky palaces were huge, and hell
was vast as well. He was dismayed to learn of how few the
number of immortals the Jambu Realm had, and how infinite
the possibilities of sky palaces and hell.
And now he knew.
Jambu Realm was the mortal realm, but the mortal realm was
not just the Jambu Realm. There was also the Great Ancient Ink
Realm, Stellar Realm, Divine Battle Realm, and many others.
"Heavenly Domain is everything in the world, made up of
Heaven, Earth, and People. Heaven is the 8,000 Sky Palaces,
and Earth is the 10,000 Levels of Hell. People are the endless
worlds. I am not too sure about the Demon Immortal Realm, so
I haven’t paid too much attention to it."
And then she said gravely: "The human realm is huge. Endless
worlds that fill the Heavenly Domain. They have provided
countless immortals, ghostly immortals, and demon immortals
to the sky palaces, hells, and Demon Immortal Realm. There
are 3,000 greater realms and 90,000 lesser realms. There are
also broken realms such as dwarf realms, fragmented realms,
ethereal realms, and portable realms, which also made up the
human world. The human realm is much bigger than both the
sky palaces and hells, but it is presided over by both sky palaces
and hells. And sky palaces and hells are its rulers. These were
all told to me by my big sister, in order to expand my horizons.
The number of people on Stellar Realm that know about the
3,000 greater realms and 90,000 lesser realms do not number
more than 20."
She naturally would not lie to Wu Yu. And the Sparrow Star
City Lord did not even know about the human realm. He would
not know about Heavenly Domain.
"3,000 greater realms, 90,000 lesser realms. Jambu Realm is
one of these 90,000 lesser realms. And there are also dwarf
realms, fragmented realms, ethereal realms, and portable
realms......"
Wu Yu sank into a reverie.
Actually, Ming Long was as well.
As Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar told the others in
Temple of Heart and Spirit, they were all speechless as well.
Especially Jiu Ying, Wu You......
Compared to them, Wu Yu still had some mental preparation,
and was better able to accept it. But the shock he was feeling
was even stronger than when the Imperial City Lord had told
him about the Jambu Realm. More than ten times stronger.
In any case, Wu Yu was speechless for a long time.
And in Ancient Demon Realm, the group of people looked at
each other.
Full Moon of Nanshan rambled: "If the world is so big, there
must be many beauties just dying for my attention. And I’m on
this Ancient Demon Realm, where even birds wouldn’t shit on.
All I can find is sows, damn it......"
Ye Xixi was thunderstruck. They already knew of sky palaces
and hells, and that there were many immortals. But they did not
know how big the human realm was, and the extent of sky
palaces.
Wu You laughed bitterly: "Once, I thought that Dong Yue Wu
Kingdom was a very big place. Now, I see that I was a naive
frog in the well. Perhaps many mortals are such frogs. Yu’er
has jumped out of the well. That is why he can tell us how vast
the world is. Before, I thought that I could just be an empress,
and work on behalf of the Dong Wu citizenry. Now I realize
that this world is so vast. Only cultivation allows one to
transcend all of it. That is the greatest pursuit."
She had started from the bottom, and now knew how far the top
was. Therefore she knew how difficult it was for others to
believe all that Wu Yu had said. They could only believe the
world that they saw.
"The world is too big. It makes us feel insignificant. Before, I
thought that the whole of the Jambu Realm was the human
realm. But now it seems the human realm has 3,000 greater
realms and 90,000 lesser realms, and the Jambu Realm is just
one of 90,000 lesser realms." Feng Xueya exclaimed.
Ye Xixi said: "Before, I heard that there were 8,000 Sky
Palaces and 10,000 Levels of Hell. I thought that if the sky
palaces and hells were so huge,how was it possible that the
human realm was limited to the Jambu Realm? This makes
more sense. 90,000 lesser realms. Even if each one only
produces one immortal every 3,000 years, then we’ll have
90,000 immortals in 3,000 years."
A whole, thorough, and overwhelming picture of Heavenly
Domain appeared in Wu Yu’s mind.
With the sky palaces and hell as the core, all mortal cultivators,
ghostly cultivators were trying to ascend life, and enter this
core, to pursue a higher existence as immortals. Some
succeeded, and most failed. Martial cultivators were like carp
swimming upriver.
This was awe-inspiring!
Wu Yu held his breath for the longest time. Today had been a
fortuitous meeting with Yueling Yi. He probably could not
have obtained the same information from anyone else. Some
were strong, like the Beckoning Moon sect leader, and difficult
to control. Others were ignorant of it.
Even if there were rumors, most would not be willing to believe
it. Many would only believe what they could see.
"Heavenly Domain!"
"3,000 greater realms, 90,000 lesser realms!"
These three phrases constantly rang in Wu Yu’s mind.
Great Ancient Ink Realm was 1 of 3,000 greater realms.
Jambu Realm, Stellar Realm belonged to the 90,000 lesser
realms.
The 3,000 greater realms had immortals and ghostly immortals
that could abide for 2,000 years.
The 90,000 lesser realms had an immortal or ghostly immortal
each as a guardian. They would not appear usually.
As for sky palaces and hells, they were where the immortals
and ghostly immortals gathered.
The human realm had countless demon immortals, all headed
for the Demon Immortal Realm.
The entire flow of the world was extremely just and clear, and
filled one’s imagination.

As for Yueling Yi, she was oblivious to Wu Yu’s total shock.

She was still explaining.
"The human realm has twin cores of sky palaces and hells. And
within a designated area, a few dozen lesser realms will revolve
around a greater realm."
"There are basically channels between each lesser realm and
the greater realm. Some are controlled by individuals, while
others have been tinkered with and sealed. But the greater realm
is connected to the lesser realms around it. Ordinarily, each
lesser realm will only belong to one greater realm. Of course,
there are exceptions."
"And the 3,000 greater realms are again connected. Some have
well-established channels, that allow the immortals to traverse
the 3,000 greater realms. It is more difficult for them to enter
the lesser realms. Generally, it is not allowed. But it is allowed
for them to move amongst the 3,000 greater realms. Of course,
they cannot move as they wish. Each greater realm has native
immortals and ghostly immortals. Willful trespassing onto
others’ territory will definitely invite reproach."
She spoke about the unique features of greater realms and lesser
realms.
Lesser realms depended on the greater realms, and were
weaker. Once someone became an immortal or ghostly
immortal, they would leave immediately.
Generally, lesser realms had channels to the greater realm that
they depended on. For example, Stellar Realm had a link to
Great Ancient Ink Realm.
But the Jambu Realm did not seem like it had one. Or if it did,
it was in the Ancient Emperor’s hands. If he did not let others
out, they could not. Wu Yu could ask him about this.
It did not mean that the Jambu Realm did not have one. For
example: If Phoenix Supreme had appeared suddenly, how did
she come to Jambu Realm? Or perhaps it was linked to the
channel.
And some lesser realms might be sandwiched between two
greater realms, and be attached to two greater realms.
But most central of all were the 3,000 greater realms.. They
were the main flow of the mortal world, and had many native
immortals. Between them, each greater realm could be tied to
several other greater realms through channels, creating a huge
network. Each greater realm was like a confluence point on the
web. Of course, these points were also like grapevines,
extending out to other lesser realms.
The network of the entire world, regarding Heavenly Domain,
had become clearer now.
Heavenly Domain was divided into sky palaces, hell, and the
human realm. The human realm was further divided into 3,000
greater realms, which branched out with 90,000 lesser realms.
Lesser realms could not connect directly with each other, but
were indirectly connected through the greater realm. But after
all, there were no immortals in lesser realms, and those that
could roam the greater realms were immortal-level beings.
Otherwise, going to others’ territories was asking for death.
"Why don’t you go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm, and then
go to other greater realms to search for stellar glint?"
He asked Yueling Yi.
"Your thinking is too simplistic. If you are not at the immortals
and ghostly immortals level, roaming amongst greater realms
is suicide. Besides, my big sister said that the number of human
tribes who cultivate with stellar glint are too few. In 3,000
greater realms, there might not even be 10. To roam so many
greater realms to find that rare few is suicidal. Therefore, we
should stay on Stellar Realm. Although it is small, but as long
as we have a chance to reach immortalhood, we can go directly
to the sky palaces. We don’t need other realms."
This made sense. Therefore, Yueling Xuan was not looking at
other realms either. She focused on attaining immortalhood,
because she knew that once she reached there, anything was
possible.
This conversation was of monumental importance for Wu Yu.
This was even more significant than the location of the
channels. His cultivation realm was completely different now,
because his horizons had expanded. He was a frog who had
leaped out of the well, and seen how wide the world was.
More crucially, he could see the network of the world!
It was like some sort of plant.
"If I went to the Great Ancient Ink Realm, I could ignore
everything else. I can choose not to return to the Jambu Realm,
and go wherever. After all, I am only at the second tier Dao
Querying cultivation. The Jambu Realm does not have
resources for me to reach immortalhood, but these 3,000 greater
realms definitely do."
Therefore, he did not need to search for the Divine Battle
Realm or Immortal Sword Realm. What was most important
was for him to go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. Once at the
Great Ancient Ink Realm, he could fly high and free as a bird,
and he did not need to fear the Ancient Emperor either.
Then all he had to do was to reach immortalhood, and go to the
sky palaces to find Luo Pin.
His future was nothing but light!
It made Wu Yu think of the Ancient Demon Realm.
"If the Ancient Demon Realm has channels to eight worlds,
does it mean that the Ancient Demon Realm is a greater realm?
Is it the core of the Jambu Realm? The Stellar Realm also
adheres to the Ancient Demon Realm, but perhaps it’s also
close to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. So is it connected to two
greater realms?
"But the Ancient Demon Realm has eight demon immortals.
That doesn’t seem like a greater realm! Besides, don’t demon
immortals go to the Demon Immortal Realm? Even if it’s a
greater realm, they can’t linger!"
This was his new suspicion.
He asked Yueling Yi, to see if she had insights.
Yueling Yi shook her head. "I don’t know. Normally, a realm
with eight channels is, without a doubt, a greater realm. But
greater realms not only have rich spiritual qi, there are supposed
to be thousands of immortals and ghostly immortals. Definitely
not just eight. Besides, there wouldn’t be any season of
massacre of sorts. The Ancient Demon Realm you speak of
sounds like a cursed world."
She was unsure as well.
This meant that the Ancient Demon Realm was indeed special.
It might be some place outside of the 3,000 greater realms and
90,000 lesser realms.
Wu Yu did not care too much about it. Right now, he had to
find the channel to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. The Ancient
Demon Realm was a very dangerous place for him.
He would rather go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. Although
there might be many immortals and ghostly immortals there, at
least he would be unremarkable. There were many humans
there, unlike the Ancient Demon Realm, which was populated
only by demons.
He suddenly recalled the Taigu Immortal Path. On second
thought, it was probably a dwarf realm or fragmented realm.
However, he was still quite shaken up. Therefore, he was in no
hurry to move, but instead sat here to think about this world. At
the same time, it would improve his cultivation level.
He needed to integrate this knowledge of the Heavenly Domain
into his own dao.
Only then could he broaden his horizons.
This was also a one-in-a-million chance.
Yueling Yi was still under his control. When Wu Yu stopped
asking questions, she sat quietly by his side, like his lover.
After an hour, Wu Yu was still lost in thought, a little
involuntarily. Because the structure of the web - the
connections between the 3,000 greater realms and the attached
90,000 lesser realms - was too fascinating a concept.
This would have an incredible effect on anybody with sufficient
ambition.
Wu Yu was affected by the appeal. His dao was growing, but
his thoughts had sunk into a deep and vacant space.
"Alright, don’t dwell on it too much. Take each step slowly,"
Ming Long suddenly said.
Wu Yu came to his senses. He realized that he had sunk a little
too deep, and it was a good time for him to distance himself and
look at this huge world as an observer. While harnessing his
fiery passion, he had to rein it in with some calm as well. He
shook his head and stood up. Beside him, Yueling Yi stood up
as well.
Wu Yu was considering leaving this place.
Suddenly, there was a disturbance in the spirit design above. A
red shadow appeared before Wu Yu. She was an equally
beautiful woman, and bore a resemblance to Yueling Yi. Her
starry eyes were a little redder and her face was more mature
and alluring. Her body was equally curvy, and her fire-red dress
and superior air were traits that Yueling Yi could not match.
All in all, this was a woman very close to Luo Pin in terms of
quality, looks, manner, and spirit. She had a similar allure to
Luo Pin. Luo Pin was a little more pure and pristine, while she
was a little more domineering.
She was definitely more attractive than Yueling Yi, and men
would fall before her in willing worship.
Without question, such a beauty of quality would definitely be
able to reach immortalhood. She was definitely one of the most
important figures in the Stellar Realm, and had status equal to
Luo Pin. She was the Beckoning Moon sect leader - Yueling
Xuan.
Wu Yu fancied this type of woman a little more. They were
clever and brave, daring to stand by their actions. They bore
heavy responsibilities and were heroines. But they also did not
lose their warmth, and were more disposed to empathy.
Therefore, his first impression of the Beckoning Moon sect
leader was a good one.
However, Wu Yu did not think that he would meet her here,
and with such an aura. Therefore, he immediately tightened his
hold on Yueling Yi.
"Who are you? You’re not a Stellar Tribe member!"
The opponent had a keen eye as well. She immediately
recognized Wu Yu as an alien, and her voice was both
charming and severe.
"Sect Leader, please do not get worked up. We can talk things
out. I won’t hurt her for no reason. After all, I’ve already been
here for more than two hours." Wu Yu was very calm,
reasoning it out with Yueling Xuan.
Yueling Yi was in Wu Yu’s hands, so Yueling Xuan could not
do anything. She was a shrewd one as well, and calmed down
considerably. With a light frown, she said, "No one has
trespassed in my Beckoning Moon Sword Sect in a long while
now. Unthinkable. Tell me where you came from, who you are,
and what you want."
Wu Yu smiled slightly, and said: "As you said, I am not Stellar
Tribe member. I came from another lesser realm, and blundered
here. I cultivate spiritual qi, and this world only has stellar glint.
Therefore, I do not wish to stay here in the slightest. I heard that
the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect has a channel to the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. I wish to ask the Sect Leader to let me go
to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. If the sect Leader Accedes, I
will be eternally grateful. Also, my name is Wu Yu."
Wu Yu was very courteous in his manner.
"Oh, I see. A new sight. I haven’t had anyone blunder into my
Stellar Realm for years now. There is nothing wrong with your
request. But your manner of asking shows me no respect. Are
you threatening me with my sister?" The Beckoning Moon sect
leader stared at him coldly.
Wu Yu thought for a bit and then said, "Not so. But before, I
had many doubts. Therefore, I used a little technique to ask her
things. But she does not know about the channel. Now that the
Sect Leader has appeared, I can discuss this directly with the
Sect Leader. I wonder, is the Sect Leader willing to let me
leave? After all, there is nothing for me in this world. I think
there’s no benefit for you either if I stay."
The sect leader regarded him for a while.
After some time, she said, "Alright. It doesn’t matter where a
disaster like you came from. I’ll just send you away. Although
I’m not a man, as a sect leader, I have my word as well. Remove
your demonic technique and return her to me."
She was a being of the Yan Huang emperor’s level, so her word
could be trusted. Wu Yu could see from her face and the look
in her eyes. The way she had handled things had impressed him.
He had not intended to hold Yueling Yi either. That would be
churlish. Therefore, he nodded and directly removed the
Assimilation Technique of Dao and Soul. He said, "Sect
Leader, please do not worry. Although my technique can
control the soul, I only asked about the Great Ancient Ink
Realm and the channel. I definitely did not violate Miss
Yueling Yi in any way. After all, I have my own loving dao
companion. My wish to go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm is
also to seek her out and be reunited."
From start to end, he had spoken courteously.
Wu Yu returned Yueling Yi to her. At first, Yueling Yi was
disoriented, then she gradually came to her senses. She looked
at Wu Yu and shouted, "Wah! It’s that pervert, he spied on me
bathing! I will kill him!"

Her cultivation level was high, so she vaguely remembered

some of what had happened.
"Go back!" Yueling Xuan said loudly, then she sent her far, far
away. Suddenly, many things happened. Wu Yu could see that
Yueling Yi was pushed out of the spirit design’s radius and
caught by an old crone and led away. Suddenly, many martial
cultivators appeared outside the spirit design. There were five
elite beings, all old women. They had to be the Pentamerous
Moons!
As for the Beckoning Moon sect leader, she looked at Wu Yu
more icily than ever.
Wu Yu was taken aback. "Sect Leader, didn’t you just promise
me? You gave your word...."
She had been so righteous a moment ago, and now she had
changed completely.
"Do you believe a woman’s word?" Yueling Xuan laughed
slyly. Her aura blasted out strongly as she moved in on Wu Yu.
Wu Yu was dumbfounded. He didn’t think that she would do
this.
He clarified, "I really did not hurt her."
"If you did, you wouldn’t even be a whole corpse right now."
Wu Yu was stung. "Why kill me? Weren’t you going to allow
me to leave and head to the Great Ancient Ink Realm?"
The negotiations had been going well.
The Beckoning Moon sect leader laughed coldly. "Who knows
if you are what you say? Or a spy from the Great Ancient Ink
Realm? Who knows if you will change the channel and allow
the Great Ancient Ink Realm people into the Stellar Realm
again, and cause another rain of blood."
She was very cautious, and her reasons were good. Wu Yu was
speechless.
Of course, her reasoning was not wrong. After all, the Great
Ancient Ink Realm was full of unknowns to her. This meant
that she was quite wary of the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
"Your logic makes sense, but you’ve guessed wrong this time.
I’m not from the Great Ancient Ink Realm. I have no interest in
ruining your place either. Wait! I think I know a way to prove
what I’m saying. I come from another world called the Jambu
Realm."
Wu Yu was racking his brain for a way to prove himself. The
Beckoning Moon sect leader had lunged at him immediately,
an elite opponent on the level of the Little Roc Demon and the
Shackled-God Rogue Dragon.
"Don’t be too hasty!"
Wu Yu shouted.
"Go to hell!"
He did not want to fight, but she was a lot more impulsive than
he had counted on.
Wu Yu looked at the sword in her hand.
It was a divine dao treasure with 1 million spirit designs.
Of course Wu Yu had already studied the sect leaders of the
five powers before he came. All of them held divine dao
treasures with 1 million spirit designs.
The Beckoning Moon’s sect leader, Yueling Xuan, had one
such dao treasure!
And now she had subdued Wu Yu within the spirit design of
the Snowy Moon Valley.
Besides, she had immediately suspected Wu Yu of bad
intentions towards the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect and the
Stellar Realm even without any negotiation.
The divine dao treasure in her hand was a sword. It was dark
pink in color, a dream-like reflection of the Beckoning Moon
in the sky.
It was called: Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit Sword.
An ancestor of the Stellar Tribe had gone to the Beckoning
Moon and brought back special materials to forge this.
And now, no one could ascend to the five great moons
anymore.
As for Yueling Xuan, the Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit
Sword looked sturdy and pristine in her hand, elegant and
classy. And also a fatal weapon!
Wu Yu felt that he could not possibly get through to her even
if he had 10,000 mouths.
Without a word, Yueling Xuan came lunging towards him!
The space in this spirit design was too small, so he could not
execute his moves properly. He used the Somersault Cloud to
flip out of the spirit design, appearing outside.
There were many disciples of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect
gathered here.
All the ones that dared to get close were Dao Querying
cultivators. The younger disciples had hidden far away.
They were being led by the Pentamerous Moons, and Yueling
Yi had already recovered. She was cowering behind them.
Seeing Wu Yu jump out, she jumped in fright, raging, "Quick,
kill that molester!"
Many did not know what had happened, but they reacted to
Yueling Yi’s outcry. So it was a molester. He had dared to even
target the little sister of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect’s
leader herself. A ballsy guy.
"Who is this? How dare he? Why have we not seen him
before?"
"Something’s off. Look at his eyes! He’s not a Stellar Tribe
member!"
"What is he, then?"
Everyone had crowded around in alarm. The entire Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect was shocked. The quiet Beckoning Moon
Mountain Peaks were very seldom encroached upon. It had
been centuries since such a fuss had arisen. Everyone was
looking at this invader with loathing and curiosity.
"Sect Leader! She’s fighting personally! Seems like this guy
has really laid hands on Demon Yi!"
"To think that a day would come when even Demon Yi would
be taken advantage of."
Demon Yi was a nickname they had given Yueling Yi, in
respect of her outstanding achievements in the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect. Not many people had avoided being
tormented by her....
They could see that Demon Yi was crying and sobbing and
cursing, as though she had been taken advantage of.
"Don’t tell me... she’s been taken?"
Everyone looked around at each other. This was no easy matter.
After all, more than 80% of the disciples of the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect were female. Female disciples were
extremely gossipy, and such scandalous tales were very
compelling for them.
More importantly, the usually enigmatic sect leader was now
furious. She rushed up from below and again appeared before
Wu Yu. The Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit Sword in hand, she
prepared her killing spirit designs.
"I say, there’s really no need for this. I don’t want to fight here
at all. Let’s discuss this peacefully," Wu Yu said.
"Sure, let’s discuss. But I like to discuss it with your corpse."
Yueling Xuan brandished the Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit
Sword divine dao treasure. Her spirit designs already activated,
she attacked! The power of the Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit
Sword was nothing to be trifled with! Wu Yu did not wish to
fight, but his hand had been forced.
He rushed into the sky. With everyone watching, he seemed to
be in the middle of the Beckoning Moon. Wu Yu suddenly
transformed. Against such a powerful opponent, he had to reach
his strongest state. The Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and
Earth helped him grow, then he used the Immortal Ape
Transformation to turn into the savage golden Immortal Ape!
"Finally, the fox shows its tail! So this is your true form!"
Yueling Xuan gripped the Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit
Sword in both hands and pointed it at Wu Yu. No matter where
he went, he felt like he was trapped.
But at this time, the Jambu Sky Pillar divine dao treasure
suddenly appeared in his hands! The Jambu Sky Pillar was
completely black and had black mist shrouding it like a beast.
It looked like a huge beast that could devour the Beckoning
Moon Beast.
When this divine dao treasure appeared, it looked completely
capable of matching the Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit Sword.
This made all of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect disciples cry
out in dismay!
"It’s a divine dao treasure. Everyone, get back."
"And the evil type!"
"Get back!"
Some who did not know the danger had been crowding
forward. Warned by the Pentamerous Moons, everyone except
the five of them made a run for it, Yueling Yi included. They
were trying to avoid being injured in the most elite fight of the
Stellar Realm.
"Who is this!? Why does he have a divine dao treasure!?"
Such questions sprang forth.
Of course, Yueling Xuan was the most astonished. She clearly
knew how difficult a divine dao treasure was to obtain. For
example, this Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit Sword was the
legacy of the Beckoning Moon sect leader. Even if one reached
immortalhood, it had to be passed on to the descendants, and
could not be taken away.
This sword had been passed through the Beckoning Moon
Sword Sect for countless generations of sect leaders.
This was also why she knew that Wu Yu was a huge threat!
Therefore, she was even more merciless when she attacked. As
her people retreated, she was already attacking with her
longsword!
"Beckoning Moon Drunken God Fire Brand Dust Smothering
Sword Formation!"

This was one of the best combinations of sword dao and spirit
design that Wu Yu had seen to date. Thousands of rays of light
burst forth, sword qi and light gathering above Yueling Xuan’s
head. She twirled beneath the light, her long skirt and black hair
flowing in an enchanting choreography. And every move she
made, each time she brandished her sword, 10,000 zhang of red
dust coiled up as sword qi and gathered above her head!
Her movements would make even a god drunk. Wu Yu had
never seen such a graceful killing move before. In comparison,
he was much more direct and violent.
As Yueling Xuan whirled in the air, her movements grew faster
and more complex. Very quickly, she had built a world of red
dust above her head. It was a huge world of pink sword qi that
caught up much red dust in it. From within the red dust, there
was laughter, song, and dance. Some people were drunk, others
were swaying back and forth. It looked like a real world that
would swallow people whole, then the sword qi would grind
them to grey dust.
Beckoning Moon Drunken God Fire Brand Dust Smothering
Sword Formation!
Within the sword dance, the red dust shimmered under the
radiance of the Beckoning Moon. The pink light fell like a
waterfall from above, passing through Wu Yu to reach the red
dust sword formation below. This light boosted the sword
formation’s power drastically. It was just like how the Yan
Huang Dragon Insignia would be powered up within the Yan
Huang kingdom border spirit design!
Wu Yu sensed that it would be very difficult to defeat his
opponent on her home ground!
But he had been locked on to, and with so many beauties
watching, Wu Yu could not lose face. Wu Yu would never back
down from a fight with an evenly matched opponent!
If he did not take her down, how would she believe that he was
innocent of all her accusations?
"Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell!"
This was the first spirit design of the Jambu Sky Pillar. It was
already fairly strong. Wu Yu was simply testing the waters. The
8,000 Sky Palaces, Shattered Rebirth was even more powerful,
but he would not use it yet.
The Jambu Sky Pillar in his hands grew extremely large, resting
against the arch of the sky. Wu Yu held it like a pillar-shaped
mountain and crashed down. His savage strength and the heavy
Jambu Sky Pillar descending made the Beckoning Moon Sword
Sect disciples break out in cold sweat.
While the humongous sky pillar was descending, the world of
red dust created by sword qi was already flying out towards Wu
Yu.
One staff barreling down against the world of red dust!
The Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell opened!
With the base of the Jambu Sky Pillar as the core, a huge, black,
swirling vortex began to form. It was the same size as the red
dust sword qi below. The Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell coming
from above and the red dust sword qi coming from below - they
crashed together in a titanic clash!
Ding, ding, ding!
The red dust sword qi was rushing into the Door to 10,000
Levels of Hell, while the vortex was releasing many monsters
and an enormous amount of blood-red sword qi!
They clashed and struggled!
Wu Yu was standing near the clouds. He could naturally see
that the two great spirit designs were clashing at the lower end
of the Jambu Sky Pillar. His hands were propped up against the
Jambu Sky Pillar, and he unleashed his strength with heroic
effort, pushing it down!
The sword formation that had been aimed at him was now being
devoured by the Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell. Under Wu Yu’s
prodigious strength, the Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell even
continued to press downwards, while Yueling Xuan’s
Beckoning Moon Drunken God Fire Brand Dust Smothering
sword formation was being devoured! It looked like it was
about to crumble!
This proved that even for divine dao treasures, there was a
difference in their deadliness. The Beckoning Moon Divine
Spirit Sword was too beautiful and elegant. In comparison, Wu
Yu’s Jambu Sky Pillar was savage and built for the battlefield.
Bang, bang, bang!
Yueling Xuan was supporting the Beckoning Moon Divine
Spirit Sword from below, but she could not believe how strong
Wu Yu was. She herself knew the strength and layers of her
own sword qi. Although Wu Yu’s vortex was turning pink, the
nightmares continued to spring without end!
"What divine dao treasure is this!? It’s so evil! This person
must be a very powerful demon! Pentamerous Moons, hear me!
Kill him!"
Yueling Xuan commanded.
Wu Yu didn’t fight with women often.
They did not care about their dignity at all. Yueling Xuan, for
example. Once she saw that she could not win, she immediately
called on the Pentamerous Moons, and even had them fight
together.
Looking at the fight, the Pentamerous Moons were prepared.
As for the other spectators, they had already retreated far away
on the command of the Pentamerous Moons.
Yueling Yi was also hiding far away in the spirit design,
watching. But she knew that if her sister and the Pentamerous
Moons lost the fight, even these spirit designs would not protect
her.
"What on earth is this person? Why is he so strong?"
"No idea. Luckily, the Pentamerous Moons are here to save the
day!"
Wu Yu had also studied the Pentamerous Moons.
They were: Qing Xingyue, Ling Qinqyue, Zhao Wenyue, Yao
Guangyue, and Feng Qingyue. [1]
Once, they were all influential figures and great beauties. Even
though they were old now, and near the age of death and dao
dissipation, they did not look too bad. They were all old ladies
with mature charms.
However, those at this age and level would be very vicious. Wu
Yu immediately knew that these old ladies would fight with
much more vigor than others.
At this time, the five of them flew up into the clouds and
attacked Wu Yu from all directions!
Below, Yueling Xuan was using this chance to counterattack
and suppress Wu Yu.
And far away, there were many people of the Dao Querying
Realm. They all used swords, and thousands of them formed a
sword formation. Another source of strength came flying
towards Wu Yu. This was their way of fighting. A swarm of
hornets that left nothing in their wake....
The sect leader and the Pentamerous Moons attacked together.
Even the other leaders and elders were not sitting idly. They not
only activated the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect’s spirit
designs, but also formed a sword formation themselves.
Although they were far away, they had already laid sword qi
across the sky. All of them homed in on Wu Yu!
The pressure on Wu Yu was fairly great.
The Pentamerous Moons all used swords and wielded an
assortment of seraphic dao treasures. They had 800,000 to
900,000 spirit designs, and were all elite sword dao treasures.
They were probably as strong as Wu Yu’s Nine-Starred
Dragon’s Well.
The five formed a sword formation and attacked Wu Yu from
five different directions.
Wu Yu immediately felt pressure from three sources.
Especially the Pentamerous Moons - all five were 10th tier Dao
Querying cultivators. Although they were aged, they had a
wealth of experience, and they were definitely more powerful
than Yueling Xuan when combined!
Each had their own sword dao spirit designs. Although they
were individually slightly weaker than Yueling Xuan, the five
sword dao spirit designs combined, in addition to having to deal
with Yueling Xuan, was troubling for Wu Yu!
To be harassed to this extent, Wu Yu could only run for now.
However, he was not content. He thought it over and decided
to go for it. If he could suppress them, then perhaps there would
be a chance to convince Yueling Xuan.
"Yueling Xuan, watch carefully. I have such power, and have
no need to pull any tricks in the channel! Neither do I need to
bargain with you!"
His voice thundered out across the skies. His Door to 10,000
Levels of Hell had already successfully pressed down on the
top of Yueling Xuan’s head.
But suddenly, he pulled the Jambu Sky Pillar away!
"Violent Art!"
Everyone watched as his arms suddenly bulged. This muscular,
golden Immortal Ape seemed to have herculean strength.
No one really paid attention to the patterns that the Jambu Sky
Pillar was moving in. The Pentamerous Moons and others
continued their attacks, and Yueling Xuan also marshaled her
broken red dust world and attacked!
Above, the sword formation created by the numerous women
formed a Beckoning Moon that descended on Wu Yu’s head. It
comprised a huge load of sword qi!
He was being surrounded and attacked by thousands of
beauties!
"Poor Yueling Yi. To think that she was taken advantage of by
him. Kill him! Take revenge for her!"
The beauties were very angry.
"He didn’t! He didn’t! You’re wrong!" Yueling Yi knew her
own body, and that Wu Yu had indeed not touched her. Of
course, she panicked as this fake news spread.
Everyone ignored her now. They were all looking at the
demonic Wu Yu, to see if he would die!
Surrounded by sword qi on all fronts, Wu Yu was unruffled.
The Jambu Sky Pillar in his hand was extremely thick and
heavy, but it looked weightless in his hands. He was a berserk
ape with sharp fangs and burning eyes!
Weng!
In his hands, the Jambu Sky Pillar started to burn from the
bottom, the flames turning from black to gold. And then the
black Jambu Sky Pillar suddenly turned to gold as well! A
completely golden Jambu Sky Pillar appeared in Wu Yu’s
hands. Even the black Jambu Titanic Beast had turned
completely to gold as well. Its dragon scales became even more
defined, a huge beast with two gigantic wings.
Even the carving roared at this time, and the reverberations
shook everything within 1,000 li!
"8,000 Sky Palaces, Shattered Rebirth!" This was the most
terrifying spirit design of the Jambu Sky Pillar. Wu Yu used it
after he activated the Violent Art, in order to show off his
greatest attack.
Both hands wrapped around the golden Jambu Sky Pillar, he
called forth golden light that radiated from the Jambu Sky
Pillar!
Pivoting on one leg, his hands wrapped tightly around one
segment of the Jambu Sky Pillar, he spun violently!
The Jambu Sky Pillar began to spin. From a line, it became a
plane, and then a full sphere, with his body at the center!
Bang, bang, bang!
After increasing his speed, Wu Yu himself could no longer be
seen. Only a huge, golden vortex, shrouded in golden mist. It
was like a magnificent immortal palace was built on this golden
vortex! And then the golden vortex started to change both
upwards and downwards. A second layer of the vortex
appeared, then a third.

From one to two, two to four, four to eight! It continued to

divide, and Wu Yu disappeared in a flash. In his place were
8,000 golden vortexes. Each one had sky palaces, just like the
8,000 Sky Palaces of legend. It was said that these sky palaces
were built on the clouds, on which were countless immortals
and experts.
It was like the sky palaces had descended to the human realm.
In the next instant, the 8,000 vortexes suddenly dissolved into
golden particles that flew in all directions. They scattered
everywhere. This was Shattered Rebirth. Everything was
shattered, including Yueling Xuan’s sword formation, the
Pentamerous Moons’ sword formation, and the disciples and
elders’ sword formation. All was shattered!
Gold color, like a huge, super-powered beast, devoured
everything in its wake! The 8,000 Sky Palaces were in the guise
of creatures, enormous golden mouths that devoured all. They
devoured Yueling Xuan’s sword formation, the Pentamerous
Moons’ attack, and even the imitation Beckoning Moon in the
sky. Wu Yu’s Jambu Sky Pillar’s new spirit design shocked
even Wu Yu with its power!
Of course, the drain was fairly intense!
"Back!"
He could hear Yueling Xuan’s order. She had the ordinary
elders and disciples retreat even further.
As for herself and the Pentamerous Moons, they had been
forced back by Wu Yu’s spirit design. The six of them had also
backed away because their combined attack had been
neutralized by Wu Yu. The golden particles were invincible
and would make one despair. When the golden mouths
disappeared, they flew back to Wu Yu’s Jambu Sky Pillar,
which resumed its black color in his hands.
This spirit design had taken a lot out of Wu Yu. Also, after
using the Violent Art, Wu Yu’s physical prowess had also taken
a severe hit. He had almost bitten off more than he could chew.
Of course, this attack of his had shocked everyone from the
Beckoning Moon Sword Sect thoroughly. Even the
Pentamerous Moons and Yueling Xuan felt a pang of fear that
they would not be able to deal with Wu Yu. Wu Yu guessed
that from the way they halted and looked at him, pale.
Actually, if they continued to attack, Wu Yu could only run for
it. But because they were currently hesitant and timid, he seized
the chance. He focused on Yueling Xuan. "I’ll say it again. All
I want to do is leave this world for the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
I don’t belong here, and this world is not suited to my existence.
See it another way. I am a dangerous presence to you. As long
as I wish it, I could kill the entire Beckoning Moon Sword Sect
army, and you can do nothing to me. Why not calm down and
talk it out? Such a fight will only make you angry and cause
your Beckoning Moon Sword Sect to take considerable
casualties. You have seen for yourself what I am capable of!"
Of course, he would not let this chance pass by him. He was
intimidating them.
Yueling Xuan had indeed been intimidated by Wu Yu’s show
of strength. She knew that she would have died without
question if she had been alone. This meant that Wu Yu was
stronger than her.
Which meant that he could back up his threat.
The Pentamerous Moons appeared around her.
They were probably conferring in secret. Wu Yu was in no
hurry. He could even recover a little with his God’s Way Pills.
The others were fearfully backing away to a further place.
"What the devil is this?! The entire sect’s experts combined
can’t do anything to him!"
"He said he’s not from the Stellar Realm, and wants to go to the
Great Ancient Ink Realm!"
"Then why doesn’t the Sect Leader let him go? Hurry and get
this demon away from us!"
"I wonder what the Sect Leader is thinking...."
"That guy is scary...."
Finally, Yueling Xuan seemed to have come to a decision, and
she started to talk to Wu Yu.
Wu Yu felt like he had put a scare into them for the moment.
8,000 Sky Palaces, Shattered Rebirth had also shattered the
defiant wills of all the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect disciples.
These beauties looked at Wu Yu with fear and respect.
Yueling Xuan conferred with the Pentamerous Moons briefly
and then turned to regard Wu Yu. Although her expression was
composed, she was actually shaken by Wu Yu’s fighting
power.
Under the Beckoning Moon, her clothes danced in the breeze.
The Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit Sword was still in her hand.
"We have talked it over. Given your strength, you have many
methods to press me and force me to bring you to the channel.
But you did not. And you let my little sister go readily. So I
choose to believe you," she said honestly and directly.
As expected, a satisfactory result.
Wu Yu put the Jambu Sky Pillar away and said. "The Sect
Leader is a good person, to understand my difficulties. I am
eternally grateful to the Sect Leader for allowing me to go to
the Great Ancient Ink Realm. This is a small present, I beg the
Sect Leader’s gracious acceptance."
Wu Yu casually pulled out a seraphic dao treasure from his
Sumeru Pouch, with about 800,000 spirit designs. It was a
treasure from the Yan Huang Golden Bead which Wu Yu had
no use for.
This valuable seraphic dao treasure would be rare even in the
Jambu Realm, especially one with such high value. Wu Yu had
casually given it away. Yueling Xuan was puzzled after
receiving it. It was a seraphic dao treasure longsword, and its
name was Sword of Stars, Snow, and Storm. It was a pretty
piece as well, with stars, snow, and rain on it.
"What did he give?" The beauties were extremely sensitive to
a word like "present."
Everyone’s eyes were wide as they looked at the sword. At this
time, the aggression towards Wu Yu had leached away. After
all, anyone who gave presents was a gentleman. And he did not
seem like a vengeful or bad type, from his actions so far.
"This sword’s name is Sword of Stars, Snow, and Storm. It has
790,000 spirit designs, and is probably rather well suited to
Miss Yueling Yi. Perhaps I caused offense to her just now. Let
me compensate her with this sword."
"Wow."
A seraphic dao treasure with 790,000 spirit designs was a
dream for many. He had just casually given it to Yueling Yi.
Instantly, everyone looked at Yueling Yi with odd expressions.
Someone asked, "Such an expensive gift... could he have taken
a fancy to you?"
"Don’t talk rubbish!" Yueling Yi said, blushing and furious, as
jumpy as an ant on a hot plate.
"Then I will receive it on behalf of my little sister. Please."
Yueling Xuan did not hesitate on this. She swiftly retrieved the
seraphic dao treasure and then gestured to Wu Yu, as if trying
to hurry him on.
For Wu Yu, the Great Ancient Ink Realm was more important.
He had given another present because he saw that Yueling
Xuan was a fickle one, and was afraid that she would again
change her mind or deceive him. Therefore, he had played it
safe, and hopefully she would develop some good will towards
him.
After all, he had hurried Yueling Xuan to quickly send him to
the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
Yueling Xuan led the way to Rubbing Moon Peak in the center.
"Dismissed." Yueling Xuan’s voice was stern. Her shout forced
the spectators to have no choice but to leave. They returned to
where they had come from. After all, many had been about their
business and dropped it to come here.
Only now did the envious and suspicious looks towards
Yueling Yi turn away. She breathed a sigh of relief. She wanted
to chase Wu Yu and ask him what exactly he had done to her.
Suddenly, an old lady held her back. Although she was not one
of the Pentamerous Moons, she was also fairly strong.
"Auntie Liu? You...."
"Don’t go. This is not over yet."
"What do you mean?"
"Don’t ask. Just follow me."
Wu Yu had come to Rubbing Moon Peak at this time now.
Rubbing Moon Peak was a pencil-straight mountain that
pierced the clouds. It was a sharp sword extending from the
ground. The buildings of the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect
were built on this sharp peak. But after he reached the top, he
realized that even the "sharp" pinnacle was fairly wide. In terms
of size, it was many times the size of the Clear Sky of Shushan.
There were many secret spots on top.
Yueling Xuan and the Pentamerous Moons did not bring Wu
Yu to the pinnacle, but instead down to the waist of Rubbing
Moon Peak. There were thick groves of pink trees here that
formed a dense canopy. This mountain looked a little like
Yueling Xuan’s Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit Sword. The
tree leaves even glowed with phosphorescence. After all, being
so close to the Beckoning Moon, even ordinary trees could
become immortal essences.
"We’re here."
Yueling Xuan brought Wu Yu to a kink along the middle of the
mountain. Wu Yu had assumed that it would be some top-secret
forbidden ground, but it seemed easy enough to find. After
passing through the forest, they could see a cave. There were
some experts stationed outside the cave. There seemed to be
many sealing spirit designs in the cave, but it was difficult to
tell from outside.
"Think carefully. Once you enter the Great Ancient Ink Realm,
you won’t be able to come back," Yueling Xuan warned.
"That’s the channel?"
"Not that, but deeper in. We forbid our tribe from going to the
Great Ancient Ink Realm," Yueling Xuan said solemnly.
She had the Pentamerous Moons wait outside, saying, "I’ll
bring him in myself." She was brusque, brushing past the heavy
guards as they headed deeper into the cave. It was a very deep
cave, and Wu Yu could feel many dense layers of spirit designs.
These robust spirit designs could already repel many people,
and there were also two ninth tier Dao Querying cultivators
standing guard outside.
Yueling Xuan stepped surely in front. The spirit designs were
dispelled by her, and they proceeded onwards smoothly.
"If not for me, you would not be able to go in, even if you found
this place. Lucky for you, you were smart enough to know that
you needed my cooperation, and did not take this recklessly."
Yueling Xuan turned back to look at Wu Yu with her starry
eyes.
"My thanks to the Sect Leader for granting it." Yueling Xuan
did not comment, but brought Wu Yu deeper in.
"Look at this slut with her perky butt sashaying all over the
place in front of you. She definitely wants to seduce you. I bet
if you ask her to do naughty things, she’ll say yes," Ming Long
suddenly said snidely.
"Off with you. Don’t talk nonsense." Wu Yu would not believe
her babblings. If he dared to have any improper thoughts about
the Beckoning Moon sect leader, she would probably seek his
life.
However, he felt that the spirit designs so far looked simple.
Yueling Xuan was not at all needed. He himself would be able
to reach this place. Just the Spiritual Communication Art itself
would suffice. Therefore, he imagined that the spirit designs
that were sealing this channel off would be even more complex
and powerful.
Yueling Xuan seemed to sense his doubt. She said grumpily,
"Don’t be getting any thoughts. We’re just at the start. There
are at least three times the number of spirit designs that we just
walked past, and each wave is stronger than the last. These are
just small appetizers. We are trying to prevent the people of the
Great Ancient Ink Realm from getting to the Stellar Realm!"

No wonder. Wu Yu’s sketchy examination revealed that these

spirit designs were far from sufficient from stopping anyone
from the Great Ancient Ink Realm. So there were more in
deeper areas.
Strange. He was already very deep in. He had come in from the
surface of the mountain. Distance wise, he should be almost
through the Rubbing Moon Peak.
In truth, he was still deep in the mountain.
"There are still two-thirds of the spirit designs left."
Hearing this, Wu Yu believed her. He could only say that he
would have been pretty hard-pressed to get this far without
getting lost, if not for her leading the way.
Just as Wu Yu nodded in response to her words, he suddenly
felt like he was treading on water. The scenery around them
vanished. He had come to a black patch of land. Looking back,
the cave had disappeared as well, and only the yawning
darkness remained behind him. He was indeed stepping on a
black, watery surface. The water felt quite shallow, perhaps just
one zhang deep.
And before him, Yueling Xuan was smiling slightly. She turned
around and suddenly gave an enigmatic laugh that was hard to
read.
Wu Yu froze. He said, "Didn’t you say two-thirds to go? Why
did we stop?"
Yueling Xuan smiled and looked at Wu Yu from head to toe.
"We’re already here. There’s no two-thirds. I tricked you
again."
Wu Yu was stunned.
He had a bad feeling.
The last time, she had pretended to agree so Wu Yu would
return Yueling Yi to her.
This time, she was pretending again to bring Wu Yu here? Wu
Yu looked around at the endless darkness. This should not be
the channel to the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
No wonder he had felt that the spirit designs had been off. But
she had hooked him with that two-thirds left bit. But it was a
lie. These spirit designs were all there were. Which meant that
this place was not some forbidden ground!
A woman’s heart was a needle at the bottom of the sea! [1]
The conversation had gone well, and Wu Yu had even taken
the trouble to present a gift. He had thought that he had seen
the real her now, and all doubts were erased. But she had
brought Wu Yu here without any indication.
He was stuck, good and proper. Trying to deal with a woman
was a real pain in the neck.
He hurriedly said, "That’s futile. You can’t trap me here. I just
want to go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. Pitting yourself
against me does you no good at all."
"Going to turn your humiliation to anger? Don’t worry. This is
the Dark Side of the Beckoning Moon. Once here, you won’t
be able to escape ever again." Yueling Xuan laughed icily.
"You’ll trap me here forever? There’s no quarrel between us.
Why?" Wu Yu could not understand.
"Anyone not of my tribe is suspect! Enjoy your remaining
days!" This territory was under her control. She vanished
before Wu Yu’s eyes, leaving no trace behind. Perhaps she had
left directly.
This was a place both wondrous and dangerous.
And then Wu Yu saw that about 100 people emerged from the
water beneath his feet. On closer look, they were not human....
These beings seemed a bit like the demon ancestors in the
Demon Hall of Dao Techniques, but they were not completely
similar. Those were the remains of Primordial Spirits, but Wu
Yu was guessing that these were flesh and blood.
Most of them were female, and on the older side. They had died
long ago, but their bodies had changed to some sort of light
pink crystal, a little like zombies.
Evidently, this was some sort of technique to reanimate the
dead into puppets. Or perhaps the ancestors of the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect had willingly chosen to remain here after
they knew that they could not attain immortality. This way,
they could be the guardian deities of their sect, and be the sect’s
strength when the occasion called for it. If they could use even
half of their former strength, the sheer number of them would
be a deadly calamity for Wu Yu.
"This Yueling Xuan really doesn’t stand on ceremony. She
returned me so many presents so promptly. That seraphic dao
treasure was a wasted gift." Wu Yu was sweating profusely.
These bodies were like stars, shimmering with a pink
fluorescence in the darkness. The dead faces were extremely
eerie.
They were closing in on Wu Yu. As corpse puppets, they felt
no pain, only the obligation to defend their sect. In battle, they
could bring forth reckless strength and would not fear death at
all.
Of course, Wu Yu was not strong enough to fight them. This
was not even the channel to the Great Ancient Ink Realm, and
he had wasted his time.
He fused the Somersault Cloud into his body. While the
Beckoning Moon Sword Sect ancestors were clambering over
each other, he flipped out. This time, in order to leave
successfully, he leaped through a greater space in the void.
After all, he had to at least clear the belly of Rubbing Moon
Peak.
Weng!
One flip, through the void.
He appeared in the Stellar Realm when he came back.
However, he was in the midst of a crowd on another mountain.
He realized that a bunch of girls were alarmed, but calmed
down after they saw that it was him. Because they had seen Wu
Yu make a deal with their sect leader.
Wu Yu saw that there was one person who he recognized in this
group. Who else but Yueling Yi? He had dealt with the
Beckoning Moon sect leader in good faith, and had his kindness
repaid in wickedness. Wu Yu was angry. Since she didn’t like
it easy, he would have to go hard. Coincidentally, he had run
into Yueling Yi again. Without a word, he pulled out a seraphic
dao treasure with 700,000 spirit designs. It was called the
Burning Blood Dragon Sinew. He had once blood bonded with
it. The Burning Blood Dragon Sinew snaked out like a viper
and accurately snagged Yueling Yi from amongst the crowd.
She was trussed up good and proper, but unable to move. She
was completely in Wu Yu’s hands now.
This girl was sexy and cute, and her body bulged tantalizingly
when she was tied up like that. She was no slouch compared to
her sister.
"You, you... what do you want? Didn’t my big sister bring you
to the channel?! Why are you here to catch me again?!" Yueling
Yi did not seem too afraid, but she was blushing slightly. She
did not dare to look directly at Wu Yu.
"Go ask your sister. I gave her the seraphic dao treasure, but
she brought me to the Dark Side of the Beckoning Moon. She’s
clearly trying to kill me, wouldn’t you say? Luckily, I escaped."
Wu Yu carried her and flew away. With a hostage in hand, he
would not hand it over to Yueling Xuan easily.
"What? Why is Big Sister like this?! That’s too much. You’re
so sincere, and she went too far. Tricking you into the Dark
Side of the Beckoning Moon, that’s...." She was speaking up
for Wu Yu, and then realized that it was a tricky position for
her to be in. She shut up. But she mumbled, "Actually, I still
believe you...."
"No use in that now. She deceived me twice. This time, I won’t
let you go until I find the real channel."
"Don’t worry. I’ll help you. You- you wouldn’t hurt me,
right...?"
"If she cooperates, of course not. Alright, enough chatter.
You’re a hostage."
"Okay...." She pouted with a huffy look.
Wu Yu had again caused a great stir. He had appeared at the
edge of the Beckoning Moon Mountain Peaks, where Yueling
Yi was hidden away. It was indeed an amazing coincidence.
With Yueling Yi strung up in the air, Wu Yu was a conspicuous
sight, and news would quickly spread to Yueling Xuan and the
Pentamerous Moons!
As expected, in less than 10 breaths of time, Wu Yu saw
Yueling Xuan and the Pentamerous Moons emerge from
Rubbing Moon Peak. Their faces were very grave now, a mix
of panic and doubt. Especially Yueling Xuan. She exclaimed,
"How did you get out!?!"
She had not thought anyone could get out of that place, and
instantly as well. When the news reached her, she had not even
left the place completely. And Wu Yu was already all the way
here, and had captured her sister.
"What’s wrong with you? He released me, defeated you, and
even gifted you a seraphic dao treasure. All to go to the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. And you sent him to the Dark Side of the
Beckoning Moon. What ridiculous treatment!"
Even before Wu Yu opened his mouth, Yueling Yi was raining
scathing words down on Yueling Xuan on his behalf.
She had quite the respectable character.
"Shut your mouth! What do you know!" Yueling Xuan was
especially stern, and reprimanded Yueling Yi sharply.
But her anger quickly dissolved into a smile. She said, "Since
you know so much, then tell me, He released me, but why am I
in his hands again? Is this the ability of your knowledge? What
are you going to do now? He just wants to go to the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. Just let him go quickly and be done." Their
argument was pretty comical, but Wu Yu didn’t want to waste
time. He was especially stern this time, and said to Yueling
Xuan, "I trusted you twice. First, I returned your hostage. The
second time, I even gave you a gift. But you still want to hurt
me. I don’t trust you anymore. Bring me to the channel, and I
will not quarrel further with you. But this time, I will not let the
hostage go unless the channel is right before my eyes. If you
don’t agree, I’ll just have to lay hands on her. Hehe, what a
pretty little girl, quite attractive."
"Wahh, don’t! I’ll agree on behalf of my big sister, okay? Don’t
do anything foolish." Wu Yu’s threat had scared Yueling Yi to
tears. She sniffled and cried. It was embarrassing, as if Wu Yu
had already taken advantage of her.
Clearly, Yueling Xuan and the others were humiliated, and
could do nothing about it.
"Think carefully now. I’m no bad person, but no saint either.
Killing someone or doing other things to them would be very
easy for me. If you treat me unkindly, I can return the
unkindness."
Wu Yu felt that he had to make some threats to be taken
seriously.
Saying so, his palm clamped down on Yueling Yi’s head,
saying, "This frail, little skull. One squeeze and it would be
crushed."
"Don’t! I’m so beautiful - if you kill me, you’ll be ruining
nature’s great work!" Yueling Yi wailed.
So there was a good reason why she was called Demon Yi.
Although there were some bumps, the threat went smoothly on
the whole. The Beckoning Moon Sword Sect members were
flustered, and Wu Yu could hear that many agreed with Yueling
Yi, and did not understand Yueling Xuan’s actions.
Why would she abuse Wu Yu’s kindness this way?
Yueling Xuan stammered under Wu Yu’s glare and said,
"Alright, but if there is any problem in the process of going to
the Great Ancient Ink Realm, you will bear that responsibility
yourself. That channel is not stable. You might be trapped
inside, and crushed to death."
"Just take me there," Wu Yu said tersely.

"Let’s go."
Again, an agreement was reached, but this time, it seemed more
unlikely that he would be tricked. In the end, violent methods
were the most effective.
But this time, she did not lead Wu Yu to Rubbing Moon Peak,
because the channel was not there at all.
Finally, they returned to Snowy Moon Valley.
"The channel is in Snowy Moon Valley? Why didn’t you say
so earlier? I was shut here daily!" Yueling Yi hollered.
"The spirit design was laid down by the ancestors, and you
can’t even go in. What does it matter?" Yueling Xuan said
crossly.
"Nonsense! You must be trying to rinse your hands of me, and
send me to the Great Ancient Ink Realm!" Yueling Yi replied
furiously.
"Think what you want! After this ends, I’ll imprison you! For
a year!" Yueling Xuan raged.
"Why are you like this!? I don’t have a big sister like you!
You’re a nasty wench! All you do is bully me!"
Wu Yu reckoned that even if he let her go, she would probably
fight her own big sister.
Yueling Xuan ignored her, but changed some designs in Snowy
Moon Valley. Slowly, a spirit design appeared. It was black in
color and had complicated and intricate patterns. It was no
ordinary spirit design. "One must enter the spirit design to reach
the channel. There are also some spirit design tests inside.
Come with me." Yueling Xuan and the Pentamerous Moons
stood on the spirit design and vanished. This was just an
entrance, but it was fairly well concealed. One had to fashion
the spirit design in order to get in.
Clearly, others did not know about it.
Wu Yu now had Yueling Yi’s life in his hands, so he was not
worried. Dragging Yueling Yi with him, he was about to go
stand on the spirit design.
Suddenly, something happened.
It was not from the Stellar Realm, and not from the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. It was the Ancient Demon Realm.
At the Ancient Demon Realm, the Heaven Devouring Avatar,
the Full Moon of Nanshan, Ye Xixi, and Wu Yu’s kin, brothers,
and master were all cultivating.
Something was happening at the Temple of Heart and Spirit.
It was surrounded by something.
The Full Moon of Nanshan, who was wielding the Temple of
Heart and Spirit, immediately reacted. And then his face
changed. "The Temple of Heart and Spirit has been captured. I
think it might be the Rose Demon Queen!"
Wu Yu had a bad feeling about this. He had been in the Stellar
Realm for too long.
As long as he reached the Great Ancient Ink Realm, he could
bring the entire Temple of Heart and Spirit over. But the Rose
Demon Queen had actually discovered the Temple of Heart and
Spirit!
Actually, Wu Yu could have brought them over to Stellar
Realm first, while he searched for the channel to the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. That was the safer course.
But as he heard about Great Ancient Ink Realm, he had been
too worked up.
He had also been sure that the Rose Demon Queen would
remain at her original position to wait for him. She could not
possibly find the Temple of Heart and Spirit - after all she had
not found it after all this time.
But in order to save himself some trouble, he had run into even
more trouble.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar was over there, and he could see
that Temple of Heart and Spirit was being dug out of the
ground. Coarse, thorny brambles wrapped the Temple of Heart
and Spirit up tightly, and continued to wrap it in more and more
layers, until the whole thing became a huge ball.
Wu Yu assumed that things would be different this time. The
last time, the Rose Demon Queen’s real body had been too far,
so they could escape. Wu Yu knew that things would not be
that easy this time.
In response, he sent the Golden Mystical Dragon out, which
immediately used the 10,000 Calamities: Ultimate God Killer.
The fearsome energy blasted a huge number of vines, and a
hole was also blasted in the ball of vines, which revealed the
outside. But peering out of the hole made one’s heart sink.
Because the huge body of the Rose Demon Queen, which was
the clump of vines and the pair of eyes, appeared in the hole.
This was her real body. A honest-to-goodness demon immortal
was right outside the Temple of Heart and Spirit.
Wu Yu knew that they were in trouble now.
He wanted to go to Great Ancient Ink Realm, but urgent
circumstances called. Although Great Ancient Ink Realm was
right before his eyes, but he had no choice. he said to Yueling
Yi: "Tell you sister I have to go attend to urgent matters. I will
come again next time. At that time, I still have to go to Great
Ancient Ink Realm."
"Eh?" Yueling Yi was confused. She knew of Wu Yu’s
Herculean efforts to secure the path to Great Ancient Ink
Realm. Why was he just leaving?
And he left immediately, like the wind. He breezed out of
Beckoning Moon sword sect, already opening the Gateway to
the Ancient Demon Realm. Although he was in a rush, but he
still had to wait for a quarter of an hour for the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm to open fully.
After dripping his blood, the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm began to change from a pair of eyes into a gateway.
This door led to the Ancient Demon Realm. It was Wu Yu’s
first time heading from Stellar Realm to the Ancient Demon
Realm. He assumed that he would appear in the middle of
Ancient Demon Realm. Luckily, it was not very far from where
the Temple of Heart and Spirit was.
"Why is the Rose Demon Queen attacking us at this time? I was
checking out Stellar Realm for you. I’m on my way back to
bring you there."
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar was playing for time.
But Rose Demon Queen’s gaze was chilly. She ignored him,
and continued to layer more vines on the Temple of Heart and
Spirit, until it became a gigantic, indestructible ball. Besides
Wu Yu’s real body, probably no one could get out of it.
"The immortal of Stellar Realm is hiding. The Stellar tribe there
have five factions, and the strongest are only tenth tier Dao
Querying cultivators. They pose no threat to you. Therefore,
I’m currently searching for the guardian immortal of that realm,
and waiting for him to appear. Also, I have made a fairly
important discovery, which delayed me. You will definitely be
interested in this!"
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar was still speaking from
within the vines. His voice was very loud, but Rose Demon
Queen seemed bent on one goal only. She did not respond at
all. She busied herself with tying down Wu Yu’s Temple of
Heart and Spirit.
There must have been a thousand layers of vines in that ball.
Even the Heaven Devouring Avatar would find it difficult to
break out of such a dense construction!
"This monumental discovery will definitely make you very
excited. But your barbaric actions have ruined our
cooperation!"
Wu Yu said from inside.
"Alright, enough with your crap. Spit it out." Rose Demon
Queen finally spoke. It was no longer the coy, dithering, girlish
voice from before, but that of a middle-aged woman.
She had finally shown her true self.
That she was willing to speak meant that she was interested.
Wu Yu said seriously: "Stellar Realm is but a lesser realm, and
not your best choice. From Stellar Realm, there is a channel to
a place called the Great Ancient Ink Realm. That world is about
10 times the size of Stellar Realm, and there are many demon
immortals, immortals, and ghostly immortals there. It is a place
that can accommodate the presence of a demon immortal. And
within Great Ancient Ink Realm, there are channels to other
greater realms. You might not know that the human realm is
that big, and there are many more greater realms. This means
that once you go to Stellar Realm, you will have true freedom!
Other worlds like Divine Battle Realm and Immortal Sword
Realm might not have such channels!"
"What?!"
She was indeed shocked by this news.
"The channel to the Great Ancient Ink Realm is in the hands of
the five powers in Stellar Realm. When you came here, I was
almost to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. I had thought to bring
you directly to Great Ancient Ink Realm after I had finished
scouting. It is a place which will not impede your advancement.
I was willing, even happy, to work with you. But what you’ve
done now chills my heart. Didn’t you say that your only goal
was to leave Ancient Demon Realm? Isn’t threatening my
friends and family too much?"
Actually, if she were brought over to Great Ancient Ink Realm,
it wouldn’t mean much. She would find that Stellar Realm was
not suited for her, and as for Great Ancient Ink Realm, there
were no demon immortals there, but Wu Yu could totally lie on
that one. As long as he brought her there, any rash actions
would bring the immortals and ghostly immortals running to
deal with her, and it was none of his business.
But her current actions were overboard.
However, this was probably the Rose Demon Queen’s true
personality.
Callous, selfish, stubborn.
As Wu Yu spoke about the Great Ancient Ink Realm, she could
hear that this was not a lie. She believed him. That was why she
was so shocked.

She froze for a long time. Finally, she said: "You are a cunning
person. I never trusted you. Having your family and friends in
my control is the safest way. You might be laying a trap for me.
Since I have your vulnerabilities in my grasp, I don’t need to
cooperate with you anymore. Give me the key, and I will return
your friends and family to you. I can’t be bothered with you
after that."
She had made the most advantageous choice for herself, and
did not trust Wu Yu at all.
At this time, Wu Yu’s real body had already rushed back. He
could see clearly from the outside, that the Rose Demon
Queen’s body was like a mountain. All the vines underfoot
were hers. There was a huge ball of vines almost the size of her,
and it was connected to her.
Temple of Heart and Spirit was in the middle of this ball, and
perhaps not even 1 percent of its size. Given how strong she
was, it would be difficult to break through indeed.
Rose Demon Queen only focused on Wu Yu’s real body,
knowing that it was the hardest to deal with.
Her huge eyes were surveying Wu Yu. "I said that I will
definitely not trust you. Hand over the key, and exchange it for
their life. Otherwise, I will completely crush them within 10
breaths’ of time."
Things had come to a head now.
"At Stellar Realm, with me leading the way, both you and I will
be able to go to Great Ancient Ink Realm much more easily.
There is no need for this. Forcing the issue is beneficial to
nobody."
Rose Demon Queen laughed. "Who do you think you are? I am
a demon immortal. Do I need you? All I need is for you to hand
over the key. Otherwise, you will be collecting corpses in 10
breaths’ time."
She was indeed a demon immortal. Wu Yu was a mere mortal
in her eyes. If not for the Somersault Cloud, she would not even
bother with him. She would simply kill him and go. She had
many tricks up her sleeve, and was not as simple as she
appeared. Her hard attitude also made Wu Yu realize that he
had underestimated these demon immortals. Before, he had
become much more confident after successfully tricking them,
but now he knew how terrifying they were. At least in terms of
ability, they outclassed him by far.
"Listen up. You only have 10 breaths’ of time. My patience is
limited."
Rose Demon Queen said again. This time, she began to move,
the huge vines starting to tighten. Temple of Heart and Spirit
would crumble very quickly. Within the Temple of Heart and
Spirit, Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar could clearly see
that the entire seraphic dao treasure was crumbling.
Before long, the insides would be reduced to powder. Perhaps
his Heaven Devouring Avatar could endure it, but Feng Xueya,
Su Yanli, Wu You, and Jiu Ying would not.
In order to avoid the Ancient Emperor, Wu Yu had brought
them to the Ancient Demon Realm. But this was an even more
dangerous place, and he had put them all into harm’s way this
time. He regretted it a little. Perhaps all would be well if he had
trusted the Ancient Emperor.
And now, he felt that he might have over-thought things with
the Ancient Emperor.
Rose Demon Queen was threatening him with this group of
people, who were more important to him than anything else.
Wu Yu had no choice. He nodded and said: "Alright, I’ll give
you the key. But you have to show me that they can leave safely
first."
Rose Demon Queen laughed. "No problem. I only want the key.
As long as I have the key, you’re of no more worth to me, and
I won’t be bothered with you anymore. I know what’s most
important here."
In order to get Wu Yu to hand over the key quickly, she began
to loosen the vines.
As the vines loosened to reveal the Temple of Heart and Spirit,
it was already crushed.
From inside, the Heaven Devouring Avatar could see the sky
outside.
It was just as Rose Demon Queen had said. She wanted just the
key. In this trade, she had trusted Wu Yu, and released the
hostages first.
Also because she knew that Wu Yu could not escape with so
many people. An area of hundreds of li were under her control.
If Wu Yu got cold feet, she could change tack at any time, and
take down Wu Yu’s loved ones again.
Therefore, it did not mean much for her to release them first.
She used one vine to send the Temple of Heart and Spirit out,
right before Wu Yu’s eyes. And then she said: "You can give
me the key now! And then you may run as far as you please. I
can’t be bothered to chase you either. I have to hurry back, and
onwards to Stellar Realm and Great Ancient Ink Realm!"
At this time, Temple of Heart and Spirit burst, and the
Unbounded Warship flew out, still whole. It was much faster,
and also out of the vines. But the problem was that the entire
area was under Rose Demon Queen’s control, and it was not
much use to escape now.
Feng Xueya and the others naturally did not want Wu Yu to do
this.
But Wu Yu had no choice. He threw the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm, the "key" far away.
"Go get it!" Saying so, he boarded Unbounded Warship, and
they flew away with speed. Rose Demon Queen indeed went
after the key. She would probably head back to her territory
immediately after. But Wu Yu assumed that the Gateway to the
Stellar Realm was already on her person, so that she could enter
Stellar Realm at any time!
This was also why she did not harass Wu Yu any further. The
Unbounded Warship camouflaged itself and flew far away,
finally plunging to the bottom of the sea. It was again hidden,
and in a place where the Rose Demon Queen would be unable
to reach. Wu Yu intended to hide out for a while. After things
had settled down, his real body swiftly left for the direction of
the Rose Demon Queen!
Of course, he could not just lose the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm like that! Otherwise, he could not even return to
the Jambu Realm. He would be stuck in Ancient Demon Realm
forever! It was the most important thing to him right now!
"What are we to do?" Everyone asked anxiously.
"Don’t fret. I will think of something." Wu Yu calmed them
down with his Heaven Devouring Avatar.
"The important thing now is for us to hide. As best we can."
Full Moon of Nanshan understood the situation, and the task of
hiding was up to him. Actually, the Unbounded Warship was a
little more stealthy compared to the Temple of Heart and Spirit.
They were hidden in the depths of the sea, while Wu Yu’s real
body quickly doubled back. He had the Somersault Cloud, and
very quickly retraced his steps. But he was surprised, very
surprised, because two demon immortals were fighting!
An even greater scene of chaos!
Because this battle and the previous commotion was sure to
have demons across the entire Ancient Demon Realm headed
this way!
A battle between two demon immortals would definitely be
about the key. One fighter was Rose Demon Queen, who was
about to go to Stellar Realm.
The other was much stranger. It was not a whole body, but
billions of insects about the size of a finger. They were all
completely golden, and had sharp teeth and sturdy wings. They
had stingers on their legs, and were fairly deadly. This was
clearly some sort of locust. Billions of them filled the sky and
swarmed the Rose Demon Queen!
"One of the eight demon immortals, Immortal Locust! These
are all parts of his body!"
It was said that he had countless clones, and indeed he had more
than Wu Yu. However, his distinctive trait was that he had no
real body. These billions of bodies were all part of him, and
they could merge or separate. They were currently separated.
This was quite a special demon.
Actually, Wu Yu himself considered Immortal Locust and
Rose Demon Queen to be relatively harder to fight amongst the
demon immortals. That was because they were not a single
body, and more slippery. Rose Demon Queen was everywhere
at once, her body all over the place. And Immortal Locust could
send his clones everywhere. With eyes everywhere, you did not
know when he was watching.
This time, because Immortal Locust had been watching, he had
quickly arrived before Rose Demon Queen could successfully
leave. He had caught her, which was a great help for Wu Yu. If
she had already gone to Stellar Realm, all would be lost!
Two demon immortals duking it out.
"Rose! What you do is not helpful! All of us have the same
pain. If you choose to leave by yourself, that would be too
uncharitable. Since you have the key, we will not snatch it from
you. You can send them all to the realms of their respective
ancient demon stones. In the end, you can go to Stellar Realm,
and no one will stop you!"
The Immortal Locust was clever. In a few exchanges, he had
maneuvered Rose Demon Queen successfully.
"With me around, you will never leave through your ancient
demon stone. Be careful you don’t break it, along with your
hopes! Even if you have the key, you aren’t going anywhere.
Let me tell you this: stop being in denial. You will be our hero.
In truth, I’ve already told the other six, and they’re all on their
way. Before too long, they’ll all be here. If you’re still being
uncooperative, don’t blame us for being heavy-handed!"
Rose Demon Queen was in a difficult spot.
With the Immortal Locust haranguing her, she could not leave.
If it had been any other demon immortal, she might have been
able to, but she could not escape the Immortal Locust’s eyes.
She had no breathing room to activate the Gateway to the
Stellar Realm and go to Stellar Realm.
Her body was too huge. She had to shrink it before she could
use the gateway. She needed time.
But now, the Immortal Locust would never let her go. If this
continued, and she was still refusing when the other six demon
immortals showed up, it would be a seven on one. Rose Demon
Queen would not only be unable to leave, but she would also
die.

"Alright! I agree! But I have a condition: everyone must go to

the world in their own ancient demon stone. No one is allowed
to go to Stellar Realm with me." She knew that the Immortal
Locust might not have heard of Great Ancient Ink Realm, and
she did not want to share it.
Immortal Locust laughed, and said: "Of course. We don’t want
to go to Stellar Realm either. Everyone understands: who
doesn’t want to rule a world alone? My ancient demon stone
leads to the Earth Demon Realm. It seems not bad as well,
comparable to Stellar Realm!"
Their fundamental goal was to make it to another world, where
they could be ruler. Of course, the season of massacre here was
also a reason.
Therefore, they were no good characters.
The two came to a deal. Rose Demon Queen backed down, and
the fight came to a halt.
"Everyone has discussed it. You can have the key. You just
need to send us to the respective realms." Immortal Locust said.
Rose Demon Queen laughed chillingly. "You say that, but
Crimson Blood Roc Demon had his ancient demon stone stolen
by Wu Yu. If we all go to our own realms through the ancient
demon stone, then where will Crimson Blood Roc Demon go?"
Immortal Locust snickered in response. "I don’t know. Maybe
he’ll find Wu Yu and get his ancient demon stone back? If he
can’t even protect his ancient demon stone, he only has himself
to blame."
Wu Yu listened to it all. In any case, none of them would allow
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon into their worlds. As the saying
went: two tigers cannot share one mountain. No one would be
so charitable.
None of the eight demon immortals would show the others any
kindness.
The two of them calmed down. Wu Yu was a ways away,
unable to get closer for now. The Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm had been stowed by Rose Demon Queen. Wu
Yu still had a link to it, since he had already blood bonded with
it. These demons did not understand blood bonding and spirit
designs. Therefore, the Rose Demon Queen only used it, but
could not severe the bond between Wu Yu and the Gateway to
the Ancient Demon Realm. Wu Yu roughly knew where she
hid the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm within her body.
The eight demon immortals arriving might grant Wu Yu some
chance to get it back. In any case, he could not just give up - it
was too important.
When it concerned the key, the other demon immortals would
come as quickly as they could. First to appear was Immortal
Jiuying. He was an impressive, dominating figure, the ideal that
Jiu Ying was working towards. He had black dragon scales and
bat-like wings of flesh, a full tail and sharp claws. His nine
ferocious heads were incredible weapons, and just as terrifying.
He said in a low voice: "To think that you got the key.
Congratulations."
Rose Demon Queen said: "No need for congratulations. My
obtaining it means that all of your dreams and wishes can be
realized."
"Indeed. Many thanks to you." Immortal Jiuying smiled.
And then the Crimson Blood Roc Demon arrived. The four land
demon immortals huddled together. Crimson Blood Roc
Demon was silent, his face glowering. Next were the sea region
demon immortals. Azure Dragon, whom Wu Yu had clashed
with before, was here as well.
The Azure Dragon was huge. When he took to the air, he
covered half the sky, and his huge head seemed capable of
swallowing all four land demon immortals. However, his voice
was cordial, as he laughed: "Wonderful! Rose is no less than
my best friend. When she gets something good, she does not
forget old friends like us. Honestly, we are very grateful."
"Brother Azure Dragon, no need to be so formal. It is as I
should do." Rose Demon Queen said although it was clearly not
what she felt.
After the demon immortals arrived, only the Crimson Blood
Roc Demon was in a bad mood, looking coldly at the other
demon immortals. Usually, they got on as badly as water and
fire, but now they were breaking the ice like old friends of many
years. They had racked up many deaths between them in the
past over territorial fights.
"I suggest that each person brings 200 names with them. This
is enough to cover all your dear ones. Too many and we’ll
inconvenience Rose. As for how many Rose wants to bring,
that’s up to her," the Azure Dragon suggested with a generous
smile.
Naturally, they would not go to other worlds alone. They would
also bring their children, and 200 names was not a lot. But it
would inconvenience the Rose Demon Queen.
"200 it is then. Rose should understand us. After all, they’re our
descendants. We can’t leave them here to suffer," the Immortal
Jiuying also said smilingly.
The Rose Demon Queen was irritated, but she knew that she
was outnumbered and in a difficult position to say no. If they
were willing to push the issue, they might even attack her, and
her life would be in danger. She also knew that if she were in
their position, she would do the same.
"Forget it. It might be a bit more troublesome, but the result
does not change. I will go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm," she
thought to herself, then she agreed. After all, the key would
remain in her hands, and she could bring her entire tribe to the
Stellar Realm.
Next, the other three sea region demon immortals arrived one
after the other.
First was the Green Emperor, a huge pair of green eyes in the
sea. He was caged in watery mist and looked like some sort of
shell. When the shell opened, spooky, green eyes shone out
with a mesmerizing effect. He was clearly well versed in
illusion techniques.
Second was the Red Devil. Similar to the Rose Demon Queen’s
omnipresent vines, his blood-red vessels extended throughout
the sea. These thick blood vessels appeared now as well, fresh
blood pumping through them. It was hard to see what sort of
demon he was.
Third was the Quintessential Tree Demon, a tree demon. But
she was not like the Rose Demon Queen. She was diminutive,
an ordinary, little tree, but completely transparent. The inner
system of her body could be seen. Although she was a demon,
she had a pure feel to her, like an immortal beast. And the
Quintessential Tree Demon was rarely seen. The other demons
were unfamiliar with her.
"Now that everyone is here, I’ll say everything we’ve agreed
upon again."
The Rose Demon Queen paused and then continued, "I’ve
obtained the key. Everyone suggested that I bring you all to the
realms of your respective ancient demon stones. Each person
can bring 200 people with them. After everyone has been sent
off, I will go to the Stellar Realm. Any objections to the 200
names? I feel like bringing one’s closest people will suffice."
The Immortal Jiuying was the first to respond. "No objections.
It’s just right. All that’s left will be to consider the order of
priority."
The Immortal Locust also said, "I don’t see a problem either.
There’s no real problem with the priority either. We all trust
Rose. We’re all on the same side, and won’t betray each other."
The Azure Dragon said, "I’m used to living alone. As for
descendants I favor, I don’t even have 200 of them. No problem
for sure."
The Red Devil said, "I move alone. I don’t need 200."
The Quintessential Tree Demon also said, "It’s just me as well."
The Rose Demon Queen gaged the room and said, "Seems like
there are no objections. It is decided, then. As for the order,
don’t worry. I’ve already promised, and I won’t go back on my
word. I will send you all away first. There’s no disadvantage to
me. Everyone is headed for different worlds. Let’s go by
distance, then, ending with me. First should be the Immortal
Jiuying, who is closest. And then the Immortal Locust, then the
Azure Dragon, the Green Emperor, the Red Devil, the
Quintessential Tree Demon...."
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon sneered. "I see that none of
you plan to give me a share of the benefits this time, right?"
The other seven did not speak, they only looked around at each
other. Finally, it was the Immortal Locust who burst into
laughter. "Brother Roc, you don’t even need to ask. Honestly,
it was not us who lost your ancient demon stone. In any case,
we feel that each person should have their own world. Your
Gateway to the Jambu Realm is in Wu Yu’s hands. I think you
had best go find Wu Yu. He’s not long gone."
The Rose Demon Queen said, "Brother Roc, I’m very sorry. I
was only able to get the key, but not your ancient demon stone.
I think that I might return to the Ancient Demon Realm in the
future. At that time, I’ll ask Brother Roc if you managed to get
your ancient demon stone back. If you did, I will definitely send
you on to the Jambu Realm."
The Immortal Jiuying said, "Unfortunate. You had better head
back first this time. Best to look for Wu Yu and get the ancient
demon stone back as quickly as possible. He doesn’t have the
key now either, and can’t go anywhere else. The entire Ancient
Demon Realm will only have one demon immortal, and that
might feel pretty good. The entire world is yours, although the
season of massacre is still here. But I think that if you can get
your ancient demon stone back, Rose could definitely find
some time to make a trip back."
In the end, they were rivals. Because of the common gains, they
were standing together for now, but as one who had lost his
ancient demon stone, no one was willing to share their world
with him. The Crimson Blood Roc Demon was very clearly
being ostracized by the others. Wu Yu guessed that if the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon remained uncooperative, or got
unruly, he would only face even more hostility. The other seven
might even decide to join forces to remove this "obstruction."
It would depend on whether the Crimson Blood Roc Demon
was shrewd enough to push and pull, and if he understood his
situation. But from what Wu Yu knew, the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon was quite an arrogant one. He might not even sense
how bad his position was, and he might even fly into a rage.
One of the sea region demons, the Green Emperor, said,
"Brother Roc, you better go back. If I were you, I would make
haste to hunt Wu Yu down. Maybe he hasn’t gotten far yet."
The Red Devil smiled. "Actually, there’s no need to. After we
leave, Brother Roc will have the whole Ancient Demon Realm
to himself. You will rule the entire place. That’s not bad.
Whether land or sea, insect or beast, or even sea region demon,
all of it will be yours."
The Quintessential Tree Demon also made her view known,
which was, "Best go."
All seven had expressed their views. They did not want the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon to interrupt them.
The seven of them were watching the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon, waiting for his decision.

And then the huge red roc suddenly burst into laughter. He said,
"GOOD! GOOD! GOOD!
"Alright, you bastards! You want to join forces and abandon
me here?! You make it sound so nice, but you’re just afraid that
I’ll take your worlds, aren’t you!? Vicious and selfish, all of
you. Why pretend at solidarity? Today, for your own personal
gain, you’ve humiliated me! You treated me like nothing!
You’re all bullies!"
His rage was towering. It was not just that he was being left
behind, but that their attitudes were too poor. The sudden
joining of forces and then laughing him off.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s outburst was intolerable to
the seven as well, especially when success was so close to them.
The Immortal Jiuying said, "Brother Roc! Watch yourself! The
one who lost the ancient demon stone was you! Why blame us?
If you are capable, get your own ancient demon stone back, and
all will be well! What does your rage against us accomplish?"
"Yes, you’re quite something to even lose your ancient demon
stone."
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon had actually been ostracized
from the start. After all, he was violent, a lone wolf, and also
arrogant. He did not treat anyone with respect, and had quarrels
with the Immortal Jiuying as well. The two tribes clashed
frequently. Even when the Immortal Jiuying met him
personally, the Crimson Blood Roc Demon would not show
him any respect.
More, throughout these years, the Crimson Blood Roc Demon
had drunk a considerable amount of blood from all the tribes.
This was a grudge that the other demon immortals still bore.
Now that they had the chance to hit him when he was down,
they would definitely not pass up on the chance.
"Brother Roc, don’t overthink it. No one is bullying you.
You’re just asking for it by staying here." The Rose Demon
Queen was not in a good mood either. After all, her gains were
about to be divided between everyone. It was still a rather
unsatisfactory feeling.
However, Wu Yu noted that the Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s
temper only flared hotter the more they criticized him. Finally,
he laughed maniacally. "Fine, then! Humiliate me, will you?
You think I’m easy to bully? Fine! Very well! Then let’s see
how you all go to other worlds with me here! Let’s see if you
dare to take out your ancient demon stones. I’ll dash all your
hopes! And when no one has ancient demon stones, will you
still be able to look at me so condescendingly?!"
His temper was in full throttle now, and unstoppable. After all,
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was originally a savage
creature.
But upon hearing this, the others fell silent.
"Brother Roc, if you’re going to be like that, don’t blame us for
not being civil." The Immortal Jiuying laughed coldly.
He could not wait to join forces and remove this nuisance.
Everyone was more than happy to do so.
They surrounded him.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon was fit to burst now. "What,
you want to join forces and get rid of me? Don’t blame me,
then. If I die, I will take at least one of you with me. Who is
willing to have their hopes dashed!?"
"You think it’s so easy to take us down with you? Seems like
your casual violence has addled your brain. Fine then. Brethren,
I think we’re done talking. Let’s get down to business. We will
have his blood as vengeance! Who can say that your tribe
juniors haven’t been sucked dry by this bloodsucker?"
The fire of battle soon overtook them. The Crimson Blood Roc
Demon was an impetuous one, and was raring to go. Wu Yu
was more than happy to watch them fight.
Actually, Wu Yu had never seen how demon immortals fought.
And now, he understood that the disparity between demon
immortals and demons was the same as between immortals and
mortals.
The leap was far greater than the metamorphosis between the
Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm and the Dao Querying
Realm.
Moreover, this was an unprecedented evolution, from a finite
lifespan to an infinite one. From querying dao, to mastering
dao.
Strictly speaking, it was not even the same life.
Immortals, demon immortals, and ghostly immortals all saw it
as the ultimate goal of life.
At that level, even demon immortals would not just fight with
their Natural Mystiques. Even their mystiques were executed
with such profound mastery that mortals would not be able to
understand.
"Perhaps they are using something in this world that we cannot
even sense. That’s why their level is so high. Complex and
profound."
Amongst mortals, Wu Yu was already fairly powerful.
Using the metaphor of a life form, like, say, a beast, specifically
felines, then his powerful steps would make him a tiger. He was
a ripped killing machine.
But the demon immortals fighting in front of him were like
martial cultivators, if Wu Yu was the tiger. They might not be
as strong, but they were beyond beasts. They understood how
to use dao. No matter how strong Wu Yu was, he could not
stand against these martial cultivators.
The difference between beasts without sentience and martial
cultivators was comparable to the difference between martial
cultivators and immortals. Dao in their eyes was different from
Wu Yu’s understanding of it.
Therefore, even though Wu Yu was progressing through the
Dao Querying Realm, and even if he reached the 10th tier of
the Dao Querying Realm, he was not immortal. He might defeat
some of them, but he could not use dao like they did. And with
the way immortals manipulated dao, they would be able to
defeat him with very little effort.
This was not a matter of power disparity, but level and
existential disparity.
As Wu Yu watched the eight demon immortals fight, he
witnessed a fight between higher life forms. He had no choice
but to hide away.
As for the Crimson Blood Roc Demon, he had lost all reason
after being snubbed. He was completely surrounded by the
other seven demon immortals.
But he was no headless housefly. He had a goal. He targeted
the Rose Demon Queen. Even though she had not offended him
much, if he could just get her key, then the entire situation
would change. He would be the one with the upper hand.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon felt superior amongst the
demon immortals. His fighting strength was probably in the top
three!
In a place like the Ancient Demon Realm, their epic battle
could destroy the world.
Many elite demons had come forth to help, but they were
completely unable to enter the fray. They could only hang back
like Wu Yu.
Wu Yu saw crumbling mountains, evaporating rivers, and
scorched plains. Deserts turned to furnaces, lakes disappeared
into chasms, and forests burned like seas of fire. The ground
heaved and cracked, gouged with fissures. Many ordinary
demons could not flee in time.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon was going berserk, throwing
the world into madness. Wu Yu could not see the fight too well.
He could only see the Crimson Blood Roc Demon being
surrounded, while the other seven demon immortals lashed out
with punishing moves. For example, the Immortal Jiuying and
the Rose Demon Queen were merciless in their attacks.
The Rose Demon Queen was in a precarious position as the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s main target. At this time, the
others did not bother to help her. They were only focused on
their own attacks on the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. Once they
started fighting, they would have to kill the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon to resolve things. He could not be left alive to trouble
them.
"Fine, then! Since you all are so cruel! You really are trying to
kill me! And all so righteous about it! If I can’t go to other
worlds! None of you will, either! Everyone will stay right here!
"Rose Demon Queen! Die!"
Far away, Wu Yu saw that many of the Rose Demon Queen’s
tendrils turn red with blood blotches. Half the sky had turned
crimson, and the red coalesced into tornado-like storms that
swept across the sky. They buffeted the real body of the Rose
Demon Queen, caging it in a vermilion tornado!
He could hear the screams of the Rose Demon Queen.
"A good chance."
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon wanted to get the key, so he
decided to switch from passive to active. It was his only way to
get to other worlds. He knew that if he was bent on attacking
the Rose Demon Queen, the others would not care about her
either.
Wu Yu naturally knew where the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm was. Although he had not fully mastered it, he
was still its owner. It was dangerous, but he used the Lawful
Embodiment of Heaven and Earth to shrink himself to the
smallest, and charged in. He had to dodge the demon
immortals’ attacks. The slightest slip-up would see him
reduced to ash!
It was like walking a tightrope.
He could see the position of the key. At this time, the Rose
Demon Queen’s attention was fully on the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon’s attacks.
The other demon immortals were all attacking the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon as well, and not holding back. But the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon was insanity incarnate. He tanked
some attacks and then pounced on the Rose Demon Queen, his
crimson feathers aflutter!
Wu Yu had already hidden himself behind the Rose Demon
Queen, but this was exactly the center of the crossfire, so he
had to dodge constantly. The Saintly Dragon Golden Robe
wouldn’t hold up for long either.
"Everyone, kill him, quick! If you don’t, how can I take you
away from this place!?
"Quick, fight him!"
Being targeted by Crimson Blood Roc Demon like this, the
Rose Demon Queen was flustered, beseeching the others for
help. Their attacks were not as deadly.
"Don’t worry. Watch us kill this lunatic."
"Make haste! Kill him!"
Actually, they wanted to let the Rose Demon Queen suffer a bit
more. If she was unsettled, she would be more honest when
bringing them into the other worlds. This was their way of
taking her down a notch.
Despite their words, they did not hold the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon back. He was almost upon the Rose Demon Queen. His
sharp claws ripped the Rose Demon Queen up from the ground
and his beak tore savagely into her!

A brutal fight between demon immortals.

The demon immortals’ dao was definitely inferior to
immortals’ dao. But they had the physical advantage. For
example, this Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s corporeal strength
was fairly developed. It was on a whole different level from
demons, and his sharp claws and wings could rend Qian Kun
itself.
Seeing this chaotic melee, Wu Yu made his move as well. The
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm was concealed in one
spot of the Rose Demon Queen’s body. It was behind her, while
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was attacking her front. Even
while he was tearing into the Rose Demon Queen, her tendrils
were answering with savage ripostes into his body as well.
As for the six demon immortals behind him, they saw the
situation and judged it to be the right time. They started to
unleash their attacks, turning his back into a bloody pulp. Bone
could be seen, and their dao techniques and mystiques all were
buried deep into his body. This was even more terrifying than
flesh and blood attacks. They could actually kill a being like
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
No matter what, Wu Yu could not back down. Because the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm was too important to
him!
While the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was attacking, he
naturally was at a disadvantage on defense. He beat back the
Rose Demon Queen on sheer feral determination alone,
sending her into seething fury.
Crack!
Another part of her body was ripped apart. Of course, the Rose
Demon Queen’s "flesh" was actually wood.
Kacha, kacha!
"Go to hell!"
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon was truly berserk. Even at this
time, he still held grimly onto Rose Demon Queen and did not
let go. He returned again and again to shred at her. A pity that
he did not know where the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm was. The others did not either, or they would have
already snatched it.
Wu Yu was looking for his chance as well. He saw that the
Rose Demon Queen’s body was riddled with holes, and the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon was badly injured as well. He was
a little worried that the Crimson Blood Roc Demon would die
before he opened the channel with the key.
"Below your left claw, 20 zhang down!"
Wu Yu felt like he had to gamble. He used a voice-projection
technique to tell the Crimson Blood Roc Demon where the key
was. The Crimson Blood Roc Demon had been going by brute
force. His claws had reached the Rose Demon Queen already,
and the other demon immortals’ mystiques were taking a toll
on him. He was on the verge of collapse, while the Rose Demon
Queen was not as deeply wounded.
But Wu Yu’s words brought a huge change!
A new light came into the Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s eyes.
Shifting his course by 20 zhang, his sharp claws pierced the
body of the Rose Demon Queen. With a great clatter, a huge
spray of wood slivers burst out!
"There it is!"
As the wood chips burst out of the Rose Demon Queen’s body,
the key wedged amongst them flew out as well. Wu Yu was
even faster than the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. Because the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon was in front of the Rose Demon
Queen, he could not see that Wu Yu was lying in wait behind.
The Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm flew towards him,
and he scooped it up and fled on the Somersault Cloud!
He leaped over and over again, until he was far away.
However, some demon immortals still saw him.
"He’s taken the key! That Wu Yu fellow!" All eight demon
immortals started in consternation.
A farce, a comedy.
The eight demon immortals were stumped and rooted to where
they were.
When they extended their senses to search the region, they
realized that they had lost all signs of Wu Yu. They didn’t even
know which direction Wu Yu had escaped towards.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon wanted the key even if it
would cost him his life, partly driven by his pride. Although he
had failed this time, he burst into laughter at the thought of what
had happened, seemingly forgetting about the brutal wounds he
had and the fact that he was on the brink of death.
"How laughable! Haha! Hilarious! Other realms? Leaving the
Ancient Demon Realm? Where are you guys going now? How
dare you even dream of leaving me behind! Now you guys will
know the feeling of karma striking back! The evil you guys
bring upon yourselves is the hardest to bear! Haha!" He was
laughing at their expense!
As for the other seven demon immortals, they were livid with
rage. They assumed everything was within their control and
even wanted to deal a blow to the Rose Demon Queen through
the hands of the Crimson Blood Roc Demon before acting. But
now they had lost the key to Wu Yu. They felt like they had
been slapped furiously on their faces, and they were still feeling
the scorching pain from it.
Only the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was taking pleasure at
their misfortunes.
The Immortal Jiuying said gloomily, "This is an accident, but
there’s nothing to be worried about. Wu Yu can’t get away
from our hands! However, this fool that doesn’t have an ancient
demon stone must die. Otherwise, he will just constantly create
trouble for us!"
Now everyone was seething with anger.
"Let’s not waste another second. Kill him now before we
pursue Wu Yu!"
"Let’s strike together!"
Having pushed the Crimson Blood Roc Demon to this extent,
they wouldn’t let him escape alive. Since they had shed all
pretense of cordiality, letting him escape alive would be
catastrophic in the future. A lunatic like the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon would be feared by anyone who encountered him alone.
All seven of them wasted no time to make their moves.
It wasn’t the time to hold back further.
"Thinking of killing me? What a shame! I got you guys figured
out." While flying, the Crimson Blood Roc Demon seemed to
have used a mystic technique. Before their eyes, his body
dissolved swiftly into a pool of blood. Immediately after, all
they saw was a flash before the Crimson Blood Roc Demon
vanished completely.
The Immortal Jiuying growled angrily, "Who would have
thought that he would use his Igniting Blood Dive! How crazy!
Regardless, he was severely injured to begin with. Together
with the Igniting Blood Dive, he won’t return to his peak
condition for at least the next 10 years. Once we get the key,
we can head over to the sea of blood to finish him off!"
"There’s no hurry since he won’t be able to put up much
resistance any time soon. Moreover, a monk may escape the
temple, but the temple remains. He can run, but the flying birds
tribe is huge. Unless he is willing to witness the annihilation of
his tribe, he will definitely show up."
"Let’s stop the nonsense. It’s more important to search for Wu
Yu now!" The Rose Demon Queen was the most furious. A
great situation had been tarnished because they were scheming
against her. However, she couldn’t make her displeasure
known. This was because once she stood on the opposite end
of the group, her outcome would be tragic.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon was the best example. She was
fortunate that she had not lost her ancient demon stone in the
beginning.
"As long as he’s still in the Ancient Demon Realm, I will be
able to find him. I have eyes all over the land." The Immortal
Locust divided himself into hundreds of millions before
scattering.
"Same for me!" The roots of the Rose Demon Queen dug
deeper into the ground and continued extending.
"Leave the sea region to me." The Red Devil dove into the
ground and headed for the sea region expeditiously.
"I can help too," remarked the Quintessential Tree Demon.
They had allied together and were determined to find Wu Yu.
They wouldn’t rest until they could get the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm back.
"The worst case would be him taking the Gateway to the Jambu
Realm and entering the Jambu Realm."
"However, why did he still choose to remain here?"
"Perhaps the Jambu Realm isn’t suitable for him."
"Regardless, we don’t have much time left."
While they were discussing, Wu Yu took a deep breath before
diving towards the Unbounded Warship hidden at the bottom
of the sea.
The rest were waiting impatiently for him.
It was especially so for Feng Xueya, Wu You, Jiu Ying, and Su
Yanli. They were all weak currently and were worried about
Wu Yu. The truth was, they no longer cared about returning to
the Jambu Realm. What was more important to them was the
ability to live in the Ancient Demon Realm safely.
When Wu Yu got the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm
back, he informed them. All six of them were euphoric. Even
Feng Xueya revealed a knowing smile. He wasn’t particularly
old, but he was a senior to Wu Yu. Therefore, everyone was
especially respectful towards him. In a way, he was the only
senior here, while the rest were still young adults.
In no time, Wu Yu’s main body returned.
Before he returned, he had told them about the situation through
the Heaven Devouring Avatar.
"The Ancient Demon Realm is the territory of the eight demon
immortals. Now that they have their eyes set on us and are
searching for us, we can no longer remain here."
"What should we do, then?"
Wu Yu answered, "Although I’m not sure about the guardian
immortal of the Stellar Realm, he might not find us
immediately. Let’s head to the Stellar Realm. Spiritual qi is
sorely lacking in the Stellar Realm, so that place is not suitable
for us. However, I have found the tunnel towards the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. When we get there, let’s visit the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. As I’ve told you guys before, that place
will only be more exciting and more beneficial to your
cultivation. Although it will be troublesome to return to the
Jambu Realm in the future, this is something we can’t help for
now."
"Alright, let’s head to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. It does
sound exciting. As for the Ancient Demon Realm, it’s so
boring. Also, I heard you saying that the Stellar Realm has lots
of beautiful ladies. Spending some time there would be great as
well." The Full Moon of Nanshan started hallucinating about
the intriguing experiences he would have.
Although returning to the Jambu Realm would be arduous, Ye
Xixi had no affection left for that place. She was raised in the
Infernal Inferno. Now that there was a new world that she could
roam freely, she was excited too.
Jiu Ying was equally interested.
As for Wu You and Su Yanli, they had some fond memories of
the Jambu Realm. Now that they were getting further and
further from it, they were less able to take the decision
positively.
Wu Yu had informed them that they would move out once his
main body arrived. Along the way, Wu Yu had activated the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm.
He was certain that the sea region demon immortals would find
him soon. With what they were capable of, finding the
Unbounded Warship wouldn’t be an issue. Wu Yu had
underestimated them before this.
When his main body returned, Wu Yu opened the Gateway to
the Ancient Demon Realm immediately. He let the Heaven
Devouring Avatar go first but turned to remind them, "You
guys just have to follow me. Spiritual qi isn’t present in the
Stellar Realm, so it will take some time to acclimatize to it."
The rest nodded. Only Feng Xueya remained seated on the
ground, maintaining a gentle smile while looking strangely at
Wu Yu’s main body.
Wu Yu thought of moving out immediately. However, seeing
Feng Xueya still seated and showing no intention of standing
up, Wu Yu was a little puzzled. "Master, are you unwilling to
part with the Jambu Realm?"
The rest of the group were puzzled and also looked at Feng
Xueya curiously.
His smile was abrupt and sent chills down their spines. Feng
Xueya was wise, mature, and poise at most times. He wouldn’t
just smile for no reason now.
"Master?" Wu Yu asked again.

Feng Xueya pursed his lips before slowly saying, "The truth is,
I don’t think you should be heading to the Great Ancient Ink
Realm. That is not where you belong. Although that world is
huge, there are places that are better and more suitable."
"Huh?" These unexpected words left the group stumped and
puzzled.
Even the astute Full Moon of Nanshan was taken aback. In his
impression, since Wu Yu’s master was here, he had been honest
as he was way weaker than the rest. Over the recent period, he
had been cultivating diligently under the guidance of Wu Yu
and rarely spoke. Why would he say something so strange now?
As for the rest, they looked at him with puzzled expressions.
They couldn’t afford any delay to escape!
Wu Yu had a bad premonition. In fact, he felt like he was struck
by lightning.
Feng Xueya stared at Wu Yu and said, "I wanted to leave you
alone, but you almost lost the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm. Also, Luo Pin is about to pass the Great Trial of
Immortal Dao soon. That’s a little sooner than I thought. To
play it safe, it’s better for me to complete this."
When he talked about Luo Pin, Wu Yu was horrified.
At that instant, everyone except Wu Yu took several steps back.
They looked at Feng Xueya with horror in their eyes because
they recalled something.
The Ancient Emperor had said that Feng Xueya was himself.
Wu Yu naturally knew it better than the rest.
At this moment, he felt like he was struck by lightning. He
stared blankly at Feng Xueya and knew better than anyone what
had happened.
Perhaps what he was most worried about in the past had now
materialized.
Over the past year, all the circumstances were rejecting this
thought of his. Moreover, he believed he had done all he could
without leaving a trace.
And now, he couldn’t tell where he had gone wrong!
As no one entered the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm,
it closed automatically.
Within the Unbounded Warship, it was deathly silent.
Wu Yu’s mind was blank.
"So you... Or should I say, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor,
isn’t my father? What about my master?"
Although what Feng Xueya had said wasn’t direct, the meaning
was clear. The first two lines were indicating that it was time
for him to collect the rewards of his setup!
Feng Xueya had been brought to Wu Yu by the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor. Wu Yu was also certain that he was Feng
Xueya and that he had all his past memories. Wu You was also
certainly Wu You. At this point, Wu Yu was lost and puzzled.
Nothing had happened to Wu You, but something had
happened to Feng Xueya.
Feng Xueya tittered, "You are really naive to even believe those
lies. I would take the effort to act for over 10 years just to raise
a descendant? That sure sounds like a noble father. However,
how is that possible? Just ask around in the sky palaces if this
is my expected conduct and behavior!" The rest of the group
could feel their hairs standing on end upon hearing him.
Wu Yu had almost forgotten about this since it hadn’t happened
after such a long time. Now that it had happened so abruptly,
he couldn’t believe it.
It was too abrupt.
"So what about Immortal Su Sang?"
Feng Xueya answered, "Oh? She’s my dao companion, but she
has nothing to do with you!"
This was none of his business.
Then, everything the Ancient Emperor had told him was simply
lies.
Ever since he had learned that his birth mother was alive, Wu
Yu had occasionally fantasized about meeting her.
He had imagined how she would look the day he arrived at the
Su Yu Sky Palace. What expression would she wear?
He had thought of many interesting interactions that he might
have with his mother.
For this one year, he had lived in peace. This peaceful period
made him gradually and subconsciously believe that the
Ancient Emperor had told him the truth. He had taken the web
of lies created by the Ancient Emperor as the truth.
Even the Full Moon of Nanshan had gradually lowered his
guard. For instance, he was not worried about Wu Yu when Wu
Yu returned to the Jambu Realm.
But today, with what had happened, with the truth that was
exposed, it was like a tight slap to Wu Yu’s face.
Wu Yu had never experienced such a heart-trembling moment
in his lifetime. All his deepest fears were slowly becoming
reality now.
All his guesses were not empty suspicions. It was actually his
instinct that was warning him that everything the Ancient
Emperor had said was fake.
The Ancient Emperor had plotted such an elaborate plan just to
trick him!
Now the five behind Wu Yu were anxious. Even Wu Yu
himself was a mess. The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was not
like the eight great demon immortals. Wu Yu had never feared
when he fought with the eight great demon immortals.
However, the Ancient Emperor was a fearful enemy. He knew
everything about Wu Yu! He was the true immortal in Wu Yu’s
heart. All of Wu Yu’s secrets were laid bare in front of this true
immortal.
He had a helplessness that reminded him of his weakness when
he had faced the heavenly immortals in the sky as a mortal.
Especially when the other party had appeared as Feng Xueya,
the master whom he was indebted to.
"Since you are not my father, nor my master, what have you
done to my master?" Wu Yu glared at the Ancient Emperor
with bloodshot eyes.
Feng Xueya smiled and said, "You mean the original soul of
this body? Isn’t it obvious? I have absorbed his soul. I used a
sliver of my immortality to absorb his memories and
mannerisms. I have allowed him to continue to exist
momentarily. So if you think that he is still alive now, then he
is alive. If you think that he is already dead, then he is dead."
He was never Feng Xueya!
He was also not the Emperor of Dong Yue Wu. He was not Wu
Yu’s father.
He was not Sun Wudao either!
These three people were three separate people. They were
definitely not one person!
This confession was a heavy blow for Wu Yu. He felt
thunderstruck.
After he had gained fame, he had always wanted to protect
Feng Xueya.
He had even left behind his puppet at the Heavenly Sword Sect.
However, how could a mere puppet defend against the strong
and well-prepared Yan Huang Ancient Emperor?
How could a mere mortal fight against the heavens?
At this moment, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was like the
Heavenly Immortals to Wu Yu when he was a mortal. The
Ancient Emperor was like a god!
"You mean that you have killed my master!"
A raging fire burnt in Wu Yu’s chest. His blood boiled and
hatred poured out from his pores. At this point, his eyes were
covered in blood-red color and he stared at the other party like
a wild beast. He had never felt such pouring rage and hatred
before. His memories flashed past in his head. He had survived
only because Feng Xueya had bothered to save him. It was
because of Feng Xueya that he had the opportunity to start his
journey of cultivation. Regardless of how far his abilities would
take him in the future, Feng Xueya would always be his
respected master. He was the person who changed his life. Feng
Xueya and Sun Wudao were both equally important figures in
his heart!
In the past, he had been enraged by Sun Wudao’s death and
slayed Situ Jin on the spot.
Pain and regret filled Wu Yu.
However, the god in this world had now killed his master!
There was even more rage exploding from every micron of his
body. That explosive rage rushed to his throat and burnt it so
much that he could barely speak.
Feng Xueya, still smiling serenely, said, "You can also
understand it that way. Either way, you will definitely hate me.
Of course, your hatred is useless. I used so much effort to lure
you into the Ancient Soul Tower and had to spin such a story
to trick you. I have even made you the Yan Huang emperor just
to announce to the world that you are my son. I have not worked
so hard for a mortal before. You should be content to receive
such an honor."
Wu Yu could not attack now because this was Feng Xueya’s
body. He would never destroy his master’s physical body. He
knew that the one whom he should unleash his fury on was the
real Yan Huang Ancient Emperor!
He still had some sense of reason now and knew what he should
do.
"What do you want?" Every word that he had uttered dripped
with potent murderous intent.
Feng Xueya shook his head and said, "You should know. There
are only a few things on you that attract me. Forget it, let us
wait until you are back at the Jambu Realm. I will let you know
the details then. It is then that you will know that any struggle
is useless. This will make things easier for me."
"You must not go back, that will just be falling into his trap!"
the Full Moon of Nanshan said anxiously.
"Big Brother Yu, don’t go back. He can’t do anything to us!"
Ye Xixi echoed Nanshan’s words.
However, Wu Yu knew that since the Ancient Emperor had
exposed himself at this moment, he would definitely have a
way to force Wu Yu back into the Jambu Realm. After all, he
was in the dark, while Wu Yu was in the open.
Indeed, without waiting for Wu Yu’s reply, Feng Xueya
chuckled and said, "Youngsters are really naive. Although, you
are really lucky. All three of you have received excellent
immortals’ legacies. Wild boar, and you, a Ghostly Yan Tribe
member dreaming of taking revenge for your parents. Do you
know why I let you guys live? That is because the two of you
will be useful too."

He stared at Wu Yu and said, "Wu Yu, remember to bring along

your real body, the Heaven Devouring Avatar, this wild boar,
the Ghostly Yan Tribe girl, and the Floating Dreams Pagoda.
All five items have to return to the Jambu Realm. I shall wait
for your return at the Jambu Realm. Remember, five items -
they all will have to return. Otherwise, I will not be happy."
He spoke calmly but with an undeniably terrifying aura.
However, great hatred had devoured Wu Yu’s sense of reason.
While 10,000 ways to kill the Ancient Emperor were racing
past his mind now, he had to endure and hold back! Because he
did not have the strength to defeat the Ancient Emperor now.
However, he had the potential to reach the level of the Ancient
Emperor. If he fell into the Ancient Emperor’s ploy now, he
would be a real idiot!
He had already been foolish enough to trust him for so long.
Wu Yu had really been tricked by the fact that the Ancient
Emperor had allowed him to take Feng Xueya, Wu You, and
the others with him from the Jambu Realm. He had not believed
the Ancient Emperor at the beginning. It was as time had passed
that he had more and more trust in the Ancient Emperor. Also,
Wu Yu had heard the Ancient Emperor mentioning the Ancient
Soul Tower just now. This made Wu Yu feel even more uneasy.
"What if I don’t return to the Jambu Realm?" Wu Yu asked.
He wanted to know what the other party would do to threaten
him. He knew vaguely that there was something that he was
missing.
As expected, Feng Xueya simply laughed and answered, "The
mystical dragon tribe is really too naive. They think that the
spirit design of the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas can block
me. I don’t know where they have gotten their confidence. I’m
only too lazy to give them a warning. Of course, breaking that
spirit design will waste some of my time. It will take about one
day, so you will have one more day to consider your options.
Anyway, she will be facing the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao
in about 10 days. What do you think will happen when I destroy
her protective spirit design at that time, and reduce her defenses
by half? Will she perish? Besides, there is a limit to my
patience. To me, it is easy to smash one little fellow who is only
on the verge of attaining immortalhood."
He spoke casually as though he was simply sharing a heartfelt
conversation with a friend.
But Wu Yu now finally knew why the Ancient Emperor had
been so confident in allowing Wu Yu to roam the Ancient
Demon Realm. He was even willing to allow Wu You and Feng
Xueya to be sent to Wu Yu’s side. That was because the
Ancient Emperor had a firm grasp of his weakness.
Immediately, Wu Yu thought of the first sentence that he had
said to Luo Pin on the Windy Fiery Skies Platform. At that
moment, he already knew that Luo Pin was about to undergo
the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao. That was what he had
cared about, hence he paid extra attention.
However, at that time, Wu Yu had not thought so far into the
future.
The Ancient Emperor had never worried that Wu Yu would
escape, because he knew that no matter where Wu Yu ran off
to, he would return if Luo Pin’s safety was threatened. There
was no suspense at all. Any ordinary man, not only Wu Yu,
would not choose to escape on his own when his beloved’s life
was threatened just as she was about to realize her dream and
attain immortalhood. If he chose to escape, he would be a
weakling, a coward!
In this way, the Ancient Emperor had full control over Wu Yu.
If he did not return, even if he did eventually attain
immortalhood and went to the sky palaces, Luo Pin would have
already died. How would he then fulfil the promise of meeting
her in the sky palaces?
The many nights of long conversations, her expression when
they parted, her smile, gentleness, and beauty, everything about
her was engraved in Wu Yu’s heart. Their reunion in the sky
palaces was Wu Yu’s biggest goal. It was his motivation to
become stronger. Even if he could die, he would still strive to
move towards that goal!
But the reality now was that she would die before she became
an immortal. And that was only because of Wu Yu. The
Ancient Emperor’s aim had always been Wu Yu.
"Remember, I’ll give you a day to think about it. I will have the
five things, not one less. The three immortal’s legacies, the
Floating Dreams Pagoda, and your Heaven Devouring Evil
Lord body. Otherwise, she will die before she becomes an
immortal. Wu Yu, you cannot afford to take chances, or you
will live in regret even if you are lucky enough to survive. What
kind of man would you be if you did not even dare to save your
beloved woman? Such a person cannot even be compared to a
lowly beast. Ha ha...."
He laughed wildly in front of Wu Yu while wearing the face of
Feng Xueya. Because his plan had succeeded.
The mystical dragon tribe was indeed arrogant, and they trusted
their own spirit designs wholeheartedly. Wu Yu had no way to
communicate with Luo Pin. After all, they were two realms
apart. He had no way to judge whether the Ancient Emperor’s
threat was true or not, but this concerned Luo Pin’s life! How
could he hesitate?
The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas!
All in all, both Wu Yu and the mystical dragon tribe had
underestimated the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
Wu Yu had already overestimated him as much as possible, but
he had not expected the Ancient Emperor to be able to grasp
his achilles’ heel so accurately. His weakness was neither Wu
You nor Feng Xueya, it was Luo Pin. It was not possible for
Luo Pin to leave the Jambu Realm, so the Ancient Emperor
knew that no matter where Wu Yu went, it would all simply be
futile attempts to escape.
Wu Yu would still have to return.
The Ancient Emperor had arranged for Feng Xueya to follow
Wu Yu so he could transmit the key information.
As for the real Feng Xueya, he was probably dead.
Fortunately, he still had conscience in him and Wu You was
alright. But she was flustered.
When Su Yanli and Jiu Ying learned that Feng Xueya was the
embodiment of the immortal from the Jambu Realm, they
couldn’t say a word.
Tears covered Su Yanli’s face as she watched helplessly,
knowing her master was dead.
Not too long ago, she was still speaking with Feng Xueya, who
was no different from before.
But before she knew it, the sky was collapsing on her.
Feng Xueya was dead and Luo Pin was in imminent peril.
"No one can escape fate. Born in my realm, everything you
obtain is destined to be mine too. Therefore, I have the same
words for you. All five demands, not a single one is to be
missing. Otherwise, I’ll have no other option but to let that
Primordial Immortal Dragon experience some misery. Wu Yu,
think about it. What’s the most important thing to you?"
Feng Xueya laughed heartily. At some point, his smile faded
gradually and the vitality in his eyes dissipated slowly.
Eventually, he fell to the ground. The sliver of immortal spirit
left in Feng Xueya had now scattered.
Feng Xueya had become a real corpse, falling before Wu Yu’s
eyes. The current him was Wu Yu’s real master, and he still had
the same emotionless look as before. However, he had moved
on. When he was first controlled by the Ancient Emperor, he
had probably died.
"Master." Su Yanli stepped forward to help him up. However,
all she felt was a cold corpse.
To Wu Yu, this was a double blow!
Feng Xueya was dead.
As for Luo Pin, the Ancient Emperor had given him a day.
Perhaps he was getting a little worried when Wu Yu lost the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm. He was eager to collect
his rewards.
And now it was silent, or rather tragedious in the Unbounded
Warship. The next step forward was a huge question for them.
Since Wu Yu had started the path of cultivation, it wasn’t that
he had not experienced the dangers of death. However, he had
always been able to neutralize the threat and emerge
victoriously in the end. This time, the blows to him were
unprecedented.
It was like asking him to go against the heavens and the entire
world.
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was in control of everything.
It was him that killed had Feng Xueya, Wu Yu’s master!
And now, he even wanted to go after Luo Pin. This
extinguished all hopes that Wu Yu was harboring and reducing
the oath of love between them to nothingness.
"Master...." Su Yanli could hardly be understood through her
sobbing. Feng Xueya had raised her and could be considered
her father.
But now, all she was left with was an icy-cold corpse.
The Ancient Emperor had made an exorbitant demand for
everything. He wanted the legacy of the Great Sage, Heaven’s
Equal, the Full Moon of Nanshan’s legacy from Marshal Tian
Peng, and Ye Xixi’s legacy from the Curtain Lifting General!
He even had his eyes on the Floating Dreams Pagoda and the
Heaven Devouring Avatar.
A day of consideration was a day of torment instead.
At this moment, the Full Moon of Nanshan, Ye Xixi, and the
rest were staring at Wu Yu.
As for Wu Yu, he felt himself sinking into the vortex of hatred
and was having difficulty pulling himself out.
For a very long time, he had not encountered a situation where
he lost all rationality.
He resisted with all his might, but it was futile. The catastrophe
had come too abruptly!
After Feng Xueya had fallen, he wasn’t given much time to
react.
Wu Yu was now filled with hatred. He needed to vent it out, or
he couldn’t keep his composure to make a sound decision.
However, he was fearful of the only decision he could make.
The Ancient Emperor wasn’t leaving him with any other
options. He wasn’t a coward or a useless scoundrel. He couldn’t
possibly choose to evade the issue. He wouldn’t want to feel
regret for the rest of his life. If Luo Pin lost her life, the Ancient
Emperor might not get what he wanted. However, Wu Yu
would be ruined as well!
He felt like he was drowning in an endless sea of flames and
couldn’t escape no matter what he did.
The Full Moon of Nanshan’s expression had ashened and he
probably had never been as flustered. However, he steeled
himself and said, "Wu Yu, you don’t have to worry about us. It
wasn’t easy for us to reach where we are today. No doubt, I, the
Full Moon of Nanshan, am really afraid of dying. However,
since we are brothers and have sworn to fight together, I won’t
retreat a single step! For this trip to the Jambu Realm, I’ll
follow you regardless of what you say! Alright, I’m not good
with emotional words. Regardless, I’d rather live with a
purpose than regret my decision in the future! After being with
you for so long, I wouldn’t want to be seen as inferior to you."
He had said a lot to convince himself. At the same time, he
wanted to convince Wu Yu. He was resolute, unlike the craven
and cowardly attitude he normally had. Wu Yu knew it required
lots of courage to say those words.
Ye Xixi said, "I only managed to leave the Infernal Inferno
because Big Brother Yu helped me. Otherwise, my life would
be meaningless. Therefore, no matter what happens in the
future, I will never hesitate as long as I can contribute. I’ll
follow you too to rescue Big Sister Luo Pin."
They were the people that the Ancient Emperor had demanded
specifically that Wu Yu should bring along.
The Ancient Emperor had said it wouldn’t do without them.
Luo Pin would still have to die.
However, regardless of their inclination, this was a tough
choice for Wu Yu! Undoubtedly, he wanted to rescue his love.
However, how could he send his brother and sister to death with
him?
This was all the torment and conflicts the Ancient Emperor had
delivered to Wu Yu.
Wu Yu could clearly feel how brutal this moment was and how
deep and intense his hatred for the Ancient Emperor was.
It was even several times more cruel than when Heavenly
Immortal Hao Tian gave him the Spirit Severing Powder in the
past. After all, Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian was only harming
Wu Yu then.

However, the Ancient Emperor wasn’t just going to harm him.

He had killed his respected master and even wanted to do the
same to his love, his brother, and his sister! This was the same
as demanding everything Wu Yu had!
Ming Long heaved a sigh. "Alright. It’s over now. It’s really
tragic that you were born in the Jambu Realm and encountered
an immortal like him. Truth be told, there’s no way out. You
only have your bad luck to blame. Don’t be too hard on
yourself. This isn’t an issue of your strength or intelligence. At
the very core, you aren’t at the same level as the Ancient
Emperor. He knows everything about you, while you know
nothing about him. Think about it. You are just like an ant
without intelligence. He could have played and toyed with you
to his heart’s content with just a finger, right?"
"Shut up!" Wu Yu didn’t need her to analyze this for him. He
felt it dearly.
"You don’t have to vent your frustration on me. I know the
hatred in you and how intense it is. You want to kill him, but
getting revenge now isn’t possible. Perhaps I’m the only clear-
minded person who can still provide you with some plans. Wu
Yu, listen to me. Don’t try to rely on your thinking now. You
have been devoured by your lunacy. If this goes on, you won’t
solve anything."
Ming Long said worriedly.
What she had said wasn’t wrong. Although Wu Yu was
standing on the spot and clenching his fist tightly, his eyes had
turned completely blood red. Flames were emitted from his
entire body and he couldn’t possibly think clearly with the
hatred clouding his mind. This was to be expected. His
respected master had died and his love was being held ransom.
If he could still keep his cool, he wouldn’t be Wu Yu. Perhaps
even an immortal wouldn’t be able to keep calm in this
situation!
"What do you think? How am I supposed to go against an
immortal?"
Wu Yu asked in an erratic voice, seemingly growling.
In fact, it wasn’t as simple as going against an immortal. The
key was that the Ancient Emperor had been paying attention to
Wu Yu ever since he was weak. He knew everything about Wu
Yu.
His perfect understanding of Wu Yu was truly the most
frightening weapon. This was because he could make all
arrangements in advance. For example, the set up of using Luo
Pin left Wu Yu with no other option.
Ming Long shouted, "Then you better listen carefully!
Summarizing all your mysterious encounters, the most
unexpected thing is your Heaven Devouring Avatar! All along,
you have been keeping him in check, ensuring that he would
not exceed the main body and spiral into the Heaven Devouring
Evil Lord. However, what are the circumstances now? Your
respected master was killed and your girl is about to lose her
life! Why are you still caring about the other lives in this world?
Why are you caring about the annihilation of the world? Only
your Heaven Devouring Avatar has the slim possibility of
resisting the Ancient Emperor now. He is also the only option
to surprise him. What are you waiting for? Why don’t you try
to see how it will turn out when your Heaven Devouring Avatar
exceeds your main body before venting your frustration at me?"
Ming Long had really thought it through.
Whatever the circumstances or dangers they were facing , she
had always spoken in a joking tone to Wu Yu.
However, even she was enraged this time. Wu Yu was now
surrounded by hatred. He was blaming himself, regretting and
angered. With these negative emotions, coupled with his
memories of Feng Xueya and Luo Pin, the blow to Wu Yu was
unprecedented. It was impressive that he had not lost his mind.
Therefore, no one was expecting Wu Yu to keep his cool. If he
could, it would mean that he didn’t care much about Feng
Xueya’s death or about Luo Pin.
The truth was, he cared about them extensively. He dearly
wanted to slice Yan Huang Ancient Emperor into a thousand
pieces and boil him in a pot of oil to vent his frustration!
"You are right! If I can’t even protect her, why would I care
about the other lives in the world? Why would I care about the
annihilation of the world? Your thoughts are selfish, but I like
them! Perhaps my decision today is erroneous, but I’ll never
regret it. Heaven Devouring Avatar!"
His main body stared at the white-haired, red-eyed Heaven
Devouring Avatar.
The white-haired, red-eyed Heaven Devouring Avatar also
stared back at Wu Yu’s main body.
After turning into the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast, Wu Yu
had not fully released its horror. At this moment, what else
would he care about?
Only devouring!
Devour! Devour! Devour!
In Wu Yu’s eyes, only the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast and
the idea of devouring were left.
"I’m going to survive and she’s going to become an immortal.
We are going to meet again in the sky palaces and be together
for eternity...."
Tears streamed down from Wu Yu’s eyes.
Sometimes, the more intense his desire for something, the
harder it would get as it progressed.
For example, he once wanted to enter the Immortal Pair Hall
with Nangong Wei. However, he had failed. The moment their
daos clashed, Wu Yu knew it would be impossible.
He had since given up. and so had Nangong Wei.
And now he had his own dreams. He thought of becoming an
immortal and meeting Luo Pin in the sky palaces, being free
with her where no one could restrain them. However, the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor stood between them and was in
control of whether they would live or die.
Perhaps just a thought of his would extinguish Wu Yu and Luo
Pin’s dreams and desires!
Wu Yu was indignant!
Ming Long had provided him with a possibility, though this
possibility sounded crazy and no one knew if it would work.
Wu Yu wasn’t certain how well he could control the Heaven
Devouring Avatar. He also didn’t know the level the Heaven
Devouring Avatar would reach. He knew nothing other than the
fact that he had to discard all miscellaneous thoughts and
restraints of morals to devour!
Perhaps at this moment, he was the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast and the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord.
Whenever he thought of Feng Xueya, Luo Pin, or the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor, his heart went icy-cold. One could
say that he was demonized. However, with reality facing him,
he had no regrets!
"You guys wait for me here. Nanshan, protect them."
Wu Yu took a deep breath.
He was emotionless and stored Feng Xueya’s corpse within the
Floating Dreams Pagoda for now. Among the treasures within
the Yan Huang Golden Bead, there were crystal coffins that
could preserve corpses for a long time.
"Master, your disciple is useless and has caused you misery.
"Your disciple, Wu Yu, makes a vow here. If I can’t avenge
you, I’ll be struck by lightning and shall never be reincarnated!
"Don’t rest in peace for now. When I get through this hurdle,
I’ll bring the blood of the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor to pay
tribute to you."
After speaking, Wu Yu’s main body and Heaven Devouring
Avatar stood up and walked towards the exit.
"Brother, what are you thinking of doing? I said I don’t want
you to face this alone. I, the Full Moon of Nanshan, might be
craven and cowardly at times. However, I’ll definitely not be
this time." The Full Moon of Nanshan wanted to stop him.
Wu Yu patted his shoulder and said, "Rest assured. Give me a
day. I’ll need to make some preparations. I’ll make the decision
when I get back. Regardless, it’s definitely worth it to have a
brother like you after hearing what you’ve said."
"Big Brother Yu, are you thinking of letting your Heaven
Devouring Avatar...." Ye Xixi was astute and got it right
immediately.
Wu Yu nodded and said, "Just remain here and rest."
Wu You collected her emotions and said to Wu Yu with teary
eyes, "No matter what you do, don’t forget that I’ll always be
supportive."
"Sister, don’t worry." He had calmed down substantially.
She was still his sister from the same father but different
mothers. They were still deeply connected by blood.
After he emerged from the dream of him being Emperor Yu, he
found the dream to be preposterous and laughable when he
looked at Wu You now. How could Wu You and him not be
sister and brother?
Ye Xixi gnashed her teeth as she said, "Big Brother Yu, don’t
forget about me. I have the same personal foe as you! A mortal
foe!"
She wanted Wu Yu to know her thoughts.
Wu Yu smiled and said, "That’s better. I won’t let you down,
Xixi."
"Big Brother Yu, you don’t have to feel like you have let me
down, ever," said Ye Xixi solemnly.
"Alright, we aren’t parting at death. Wait for my news."
From what the Ancient Emperor had said, he probably needed
a day to destroy that spirit design. Wu Yu losing the Gateway
to the Ancient Demon Realm had probably given him a scare
this time.
Therefore, he was in a hurry to make his move on Wu Yu.
"You are really fortunate to have such great friends and
relatives. They are all supportive of you and willing to die for
you. As for me, I was alone at that time. Wu Yu, I really feel
like these are the machinations of fate. I failed back then and
wasted the incredible legacy that I’d inherited. However, I
don’t want you to fail. You are more incredible than me," said
Ming Long.
"Yeah, they are the most precious treasures in my life."
Wu Yu knew what was most important to him. For them, it
didn’t matter what he would become.
His main body was fully equipped with seraphic dao treasure.
As for his Heaven Devouring Avatar, it was prepared too.
"In that case, let’s devour to our heart’s content! No limits, no
restrictions!"
He had never felt as hearty as at this moment. His Heaven
Devouring Avatar was always hungry. He had always been
fighting the desire. On this day, the barrier he had erected
vanished. His Heaven Devouring Avatar had long been hungry
and was about to go crazy.
First, Wu Yu moved away from the sea region, where the
Unbounded Warship was. He went onto the land. At the
location where the eight demon immortals fought previously,
other elite demons were gathering after learning that the Rose
Demon Queen had obtained the key. There was quite a number
of ninth and even 10th tier Dao Querying demons.
The demon immortals were still searching for Wu Yu.
As for Wu Yu, he wasn’t planning on concealing himself at all.
He appeared above a group of demons with the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm in his hand. Immediately after, he
shouted down, "Can you see this? This is the key to the other
world. Whoever wants to make a name for himself can try
snatching it from me."
This time, the demons were in ecstasy.
Some were informing their demon immortals, some used their
Natural Mystiques immediately, while others charged towards
Wu Yu.
Wu Yu held the Jambu Sky Pillar and the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia, while the Heaven Devouring Avatar held the Nine-
Starred Dragon’s Well, the Atlas Pagoda, the Jambu Realm
Scroll, and other seraphic dao treasures.
At this moment, Wu Yu cared nothing about exhaustion. He
went into his strongest state with the Jambu Sky Pillar in his
hands.
"Door to 10,000 Levels of Hell!"
The colossal Jambu Sky Pillar smashed down, knocking the
demons rushing upwards back down and suppressing them on
the ground. A large area on the ground turned into the door to
hell. A myriad of monsters emerged, tearing the demons apart.
It was exceptionally brutal, and Wu Yu showed no mercy at all
at this point.
The white-haired, red-eyed Heaven Devouring Avatar dove
down into the vortex below. As for the struggling demons, they
became the targets of his devouring. Regardless of their
cultivation level or strength, regardless of their gender, they
were all devoured!

Wherever the Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well reached, the demons

were killed and a cloud of black mist would sweep past the area.
In the end, regardless of the species of demon, not even a bone
was left.
When he let all reins loose, the Heaven Devouring Avatar was
terrifying. Wu Yu had been restricting his avatar all this time.
Now that he wasn’t exerting any restraints, even he didn’t know
what the Heaven Devouring Avatar would become if this went
on!
Devour! Devour! Devour everything between heaven and
earth!
All the living creatures and demons!
After devouring demons, the demonic aura surrounding the
Heaven Devouring Avatar became stronger.
"Yan Huang Ancient Emperor!"
Wu Yu’s hatred for him was getting clearer and clearer.
What he had lived through on the Dong Sheng Divine
Continent wasn’t Ancient Emperor’s plot. It was all real.
Neither that father of his that focused on national affairs,
Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian, Feng Xueya, or even Sun Wudao
were him. They were all real, and most importantly, Sun
Wudao!
He was deserving of the Ruyi Jingu Bang and it wasn’t given
to him by the Ancient Emperor.
In that case, Wu Yu didn’t feel any emotional stress anymore.
When his opponents showed their fangs, he no longer had to
feel conflicted! It would be a battle to the death!
"How dare you, Wu Yu! How dare you kill my men!" All of
these were demons under the Immortal Jiuying. Soon after, Wu
Yu could hear the Immortal Jiuying berating him, then he saw
a nine-headed giant beast approaching him at high speed.
"The key is in my hands. If you have the guts, come and get it!"
Wu Yu scoffed. The Heaven Devouring Avatar returned to his
side and entered the Floating Dreams Pagoda. Before the
Immortal Jiuying arrived, Wu Yu fled the scene using his
Somersault Cloud. The Immortal Jiuying couldn’t catch him!
Demons were searching everywhere for the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm.
Previously, the Heaven Devouring Avatar had made huge
progress and was constantly getting stronger. On several
occasions, Wu Yu would kill with his main body so the Heaven
Devouring Avatar could focus on devouring. Gradually, the
energy accumulated in the avatar exceeded the main body. The
strength of a Spirit of the Universe alone would be no different
from an ordinary 10th tier Dao Querying demon.
And all of this took less than an hour! Since Wu Yu had made
up his mind, this was just the beginning!
It wasn’t just on land. A large number of demons had gathered
in the sea region as well!
"Kill!"
Wu Yu charged towards the sea region and flashed the Gateway
to the Ancient Demon Realm. All of a sudden, sea region
demons of all shapes and sizes charged towards him
relentlessly, including 10th tier Dao Querying demons!
The battle was brutal and gruesome. Wu Yu ignored the weak
demons and focused on killing the 10th tier Dao Querying
demons. He teamed up with his avatar, killing his opponents
with direct attacks from dao treasures. After killing them, the
Heaven Devouring Avatar would start devouring. An hour
passed, and he had devoured his seventh or eighth 10th tier Dao
Querying demon. It was then that Wu Yu felt like the Heaven
Devouring Avatar had reached the pinnacle one could get to in
the mortal realm. There seemed to be a bottleneck, and Wu Yu
felt stuck there. In order to break through this bottleneck, he
would probably need a new encounter.
"Continue!"
Whenever a demon immortal caught up to him, he would flee
immediately. Regardless of which demon immortal it was, they
couldn’t stop Wu Yu from escaping.
Wu Yu chose not to be tied down by battles.
Due to Wu Yu’s brazen acts, the demon immortals who were
searching for the Unbounded Warship initially were all
affected. After all, they couldn’t just watch Wu Yu kill their
men.
Therefore, they could only instruct their subordinates to run.
However, it wasn’t useful, as Wu Yu would chase after them.
As the Heaven Devouring Avatar continued the terrorizing
strengthening, his eyes were getting redder and redder. Demons
at a level similar to the Little Roc Demon would still be
instantaneously killed when they encountered the Heaven
Devouring Avatar. As such, Wu Yu let his Heaven Devouring
Avatar use the Jambu Sky Pillar. This increased his
destructiveness. When the 10,000 Levels of Hell was used, a
large number of demons would be plunged into hell
immediately and be devoured!
"Devour! Break through! Break through!"
Despite constantly consuming, he still felt exceptionally
hungry....
In this secret-filled Ancient Demon Realm, a huge, mysterious
beast was quietly growing in strength.
Wu Yu’s real body looked at the Heaven Devouring Avatar.
Other than his eyes, which had already become redder, he
looked exactly like Wu Yu. His long, snow-white hair fluttered
in the wind. In terms of appearance, it had not changed much.
But after devouring many demons, the Heaven Devouring
Avatar now emitted a strong demonic aura - a sinister,
domineering, manic aura that would make people think that he
was an otherworldly demon!
As the Heaven Devouring Avatar was his own body, Wu Yu
could not feel its terrifying aura, but he clearly felt that it was
changing unprecedentedly. The Heaven Devouring Avatar had
not transformed so much before.
In fact, he knew that until this point in time, the Heaven
Devouring Avatar was still equivalent to an infant. He was just
a simple ball of mist and very fragile.
He did not have many moves. Besides relying on dao treasures,
he had only one skill: Return. It would be very difficult for him
to take the initiative to attack. If not for the protection of his
real body, he would not be able to grow to his present level that
easily.
But now, he was about to change. Wu Yu clearly felt that every
molecule in his avatar was restless and growing in another
direction. He was becoming more and more like a demon. But
not in terms of fundamental quality.
The Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast would grow in the
direction of what it devoured.
"I must not stop, I cannot stop. I must continue. Otherwise, the
avatar will be useless when I’m fighting the Ancient Emperor.”
Since he had made a choice, since he had convinced himself,
and since this was his only hope, even though he had already
felt a certain degree of fear towards the Heaven Devouring
Avatar, he remained firm in his belief and never had the
slightest regret.
Those demons were all frantically running away from Wu Yu’s
devouring and slaughter, but with Wu Yu’s speed, they were
unable to escape. Wu Yu could often intercept and kill them
all! Unless the demon immortals themselves protected them.
At this point, even if they were demons at the Primordial Spirit
Transformation Realm, Wu Yu did not let them go.
They were all demons who had gathered to follow the demon
immortals into other realms and attempt to occupy them. The
demon immortals were not so kind. All of them were heading
out to the other realms with the goal of occupying them.
However, Wu Yu gradually found out that even when he had
devoured a 10th tier Dao Querying demon, the Heaven
Devouring Avatar would just be accumulating repeatedly
without much effect. He might continue to become stronger,
but he could not break through to the next tier. Wu Yu was
extremely eager for a breakthrough to the next tier. This time,
he had to push the Heaven Devouring Avatar into a stronger
tier!
"Could it be that I need to devour a demon immortal?"
Wu Yu’s blood-red eyes looked towards the west.
He thought of a demon immortal.
And that was the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. He was heavily
injured and had escaped in haste using the Igniting Blood Dive.
If not for the other demon immortals, who were also chasing
Wu Yu, Wu Yu would have caught up to the Crimson Blood
Roc Demon and finished him off. After all, the Ancient Demon
Realm was only so big, and with such heavy injuries, the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon was unlikely to escape to other
territories.
Wu Yu could not contain his excitement after thinking of the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar was even more excited.
Devouring a demon immortal!
In the past, the idea would not even have crossed his mind, as
that would simply be a crazy act. There was a large existential
disparity between demon immortals and demons. If not for the
special characteristic of the Ancient Demon Realm, these
demon immortals would have ascended to the Demon Immortal
Realm. They were the immortal beings of the Ancient Demon
Realm, and they controlled everything here. When enraged,
they could litter the realm with dead demon bodies, tear apart
mountains and rivers, and even cause the sky and earth to
shake.
These demon immortals were beings that existed high above
every other living being in this realm.
However, to Wu Yu, based on his current judgement, this was
a valuable opportunity for him because this would be the only
time that the Crimson Blood Roc Demon would be this heavily
injured!
Usually, there was no way he could battle the other demon
immortals!
"Crimson Blood Roc Demon!"
This was a bloodthirsty demon that had slaughtered millions of
demons.
It was a pity that he was not the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast. The beast could devour and swallow but could not
strengthen him!
Wu Yu did not have much time.
He did not speak again. He returned to the sea region, to the
Unbounded Warship.
"Big Brother Yu, why have you returned?" Ye Xixi asked.
"Can it find the Crimson Blood Roc Demon for me?" Wu Yu
pointed to the All Amalgamating Cat in Ye Xixi’s arms.
"During the eight great demon immortals battle, the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon bled heavily. I only need a drop of blood or
a feather. Lazy will be able to find him even though he is a
demon immortal. But, Big Brother, why are you looking for a
demon immortal...." Ye Xixi knew what Wu Yu had wanted to
do. Hence, she was a little worried.
"That’s great."
Wu Yu took Lazy. Lazy was a little nervous to be carried by
Wu Yu but was calmed down quickly by Ye Xixi. The Floating
Dreams Pagoda could carry even two people now, so there was
no problem in bringing Lazy along.
"Be good, help Big Brother Yu find that large demon
immortal," Ye Xixi told the All Amalgamating Cat.
"Meow." The All Amalgamating Cat could also sense the
impending danger. The situation was desperate. While it was
scared, it wanted to help.
Wu Yu brought Lazy and went out again. He was now acting
very cold and distant. He took Lazy and returned to the
previous battle field to search for a feather, blood, or piece of
flesh from the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. Then he would get
Lazy to lead the way. These mysterious Spirits of the Universe
had their own talents in tracking down targets. Their tracking
talents could work on anyone - even the demon immortals
could not escape from its tracking.
"Meow meow." On the way, Lazy seemed to be comforting Wu
Yu. It looked at Wu Yu and licked Wu Yu’s arm gently.
"Good kitty."
Wu Yu stroked its head.
Perhaps he had calmed down a little.
He could now rationally think about how to survive in such a
difficult situation.
However, the aggressiveness and hunger of the Heaven
Devouring Avatar could not be hidden, especially when they
neared the Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
He wanted to fight the demon immortal using the Heaven
Devouring Avatar!
What made Wu Yu surprised was that the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon had not escaped towards the west into the sea of blood.
Instead, it had hidden nearby.
"It looks like he is not giving up yet. He still wants to get the
key. His words will only carry weight if he has the key. It is
only then that he can take revenge."
He was still secretly looking for Wu Yu. It was just that he was
being more careful now. It was also because he was nearby that
Lazy could find him easily.
When they got close to the Crimson Blood Roc Demon, Wu Yu
put Lazy in the Floating Dreams Pagoda. Then his Heaven
Devouring Avatar held the Jambu Sky Pillar and many other
seraphic dao treasures and ran at his fastest speed towards the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon. The Heaven Devouring Avatar’s
speed was now even faster than Wu Yu’s real body when he
was using the Somersault Cloud! This meant that the Heaven
Devouring Avatar had surpassed Wu Yu’s real body in every
aspect.
There was a deep crevice in front of them, and the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon was in the crevice. He was probably hoping
to spend some time recovering from his injuries.
"Come out, I want to make a trade with you. The key is with
me."

Wu Yu had just stepped into the crevice, and the Heaven

Devouring Avatar’s deep voice had spread throughout the area.
He used the Heaven Devouring Avatar to enter the crevice,
while his real body was watching from the outside. This was
because a demon immortal, whilst heavily injured, was still a
demon immortal. He must not be underestimated. This time, he
was prepared to fight to the death using his Heaven Devouring
Avatar.
"Luo Pin, wait for me." Wu Yu looked at the sky while
breathing heavily.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar could be described as a fierce
beast. It had no fear. He looked down and a huge, blood-red
demon immortal appeared. He was still covered in rotting flesh
and dripping blood. There were remnants of the other seven
demon immortals’ mystiques in his body. They were still
torturing his body and worsening his injuries!
Especially the Igniting Blood Dive, which had burnt almost
half of his blood. Actually, he was now just struggling at the
edge of life and death.
But even so, the Crimson Blood Roc Demon would have no
problem defeating a 10th tier Dao Querying cultivator.
Of course, Wu Yu was now looking at the demon immortal like
he was looking at prey. The heavy injuries of the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon would not affect Wu Yu’s flesh. Devouring
this demon immortal would still transform the Heaven
Devouring Avatar!
Devour and digest!
He would take everything the demon had and use it for himself.
This was the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast!
"You are really brave. If not for you, I would not have ended
up in this sorry state today. Tell me, what kind of trade do you
want to do with me?"
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon only glanced at Wu Yu’s
Heaven Devouring Avatar before staring at Wu Yu’s real body,
which was standing high up above the crevice. He was treating
the Heaven Devouring Avatar as a simple clone.
A mere clone was not a concern for a demon immortal like him.
"The deal is, I’ll take you to the Jambu Realm and you’ll trade
your life for it." The red, bloodthirsty eyes of the Heaven
Devouring Avatar was fixed on the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon.
His gaze stunned the Crimson Blood Roc Demon for a moment.
Immediately, the demon immortal burst out into laughter.
However, at the first instant of his laughter, the Heaven
Devouring Avatar had already attacked him directly with the
Jambu Sky Pillar. Wu Yu’s real body, however, stood at a
distance and used other seraphic dao treasures to assist the
Heaven Devouring Avatar.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon did not expect a mere martial
cultivator to dare to attack him. While he was still in shock, Wu
Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar had already used the Jambu
Sky Pillar to hit him on the head and smash him into the ground.
His head had exploded and he was almost knocked out!
"Are you crazy!?"
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon cursed angrily. However, he
had not managed to react, and while he was shouting, he was
once again suppressed by Wu Yu. At the top of the crevice, Wu
Yu’s real body stood upright and held onto the Yan Huang
Dragon Insignia. He attacked the Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s
head with the Archaic Twin Dragon Immortal Vaporizing
Design again.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s strength had already been
exhausted. Otherwise, he would not have been suppressed by
Wu Yu that easily. The scariest attack was still from the Heaven
Devouring Avatar - its power was terrifying. At this moment,
the Jambu Sky Pillar in the Heaven Devouring Avatar’s hands
bludgeoned the Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s head
continuously. He did not give the Crimson Blood Roc Demon
a chance to breathe and he was smashed nearly to death!
What had shocked him the most was Wu Yu’s avatar’s
terrifying power. How could a clone possess such great
strength? His avatar’s strength was practically a few times
higher than that of a 10th tier Dao Querying cultivator!
Bang. bang. bang
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s whole body was pressed
onto the ground by Wu Yu with the Yan Huang Dragon
Insignia. As he could not move at all, he was smashed violently
with the Jambu Sky Pillar!
"You are seeking death!" the Crimson Blood Roc Demon
screamed loudly.
Wu Yu did not say anything.
It was as though the Heaven Devouring Avatar had become
mad, but the avatar was also Wu Yu himself.
And as Wu Yu’s real body looked at his other body, he instead
thought of another image.
It was as though they were in a forest and there was a boy who
was frantically bashing a wild wolf with a stick. He wanted to
kill the wolf for food because he was extremely hungry.
This was the law of the jungle, the survival of the fittest.
Who had asked the wolf to be injured and dying?
In the wilderness and forests of the mortal realm, wild beasts
were plenty.
Weaker wild beasts were food for the stronger wild beasts.
Herbivorous animals were food for the carnivorous animals.
Herbivores fed on grass, and grass grew with the light from the
sun and nourishment of dew.
When humans were added into the picture, they feasted on wild
beasts and stood at the top of the food chain.
This was the law of this realm and every single other realm.
The replacement of the old and survival were basic instincts.
For survival, one had to consume.
Martial cultivators might seem to have escaped from this cycle,
but they actually had not.
And now, Wu Yu had a better understanding of his Heaven
Devouring Avatar.
It was just like a small beast that had to consume to survive. If
he wanted to grow stronger, he had to devour. This was no good
or evil in this, only the law of the realm.
The great Crimson Blood Roc Demon had an imposing
presence. When facing seven other demon immortals, he was
domineering and would rather die than surrender. However,
under the relentless barrage of 10,000 Levels of Hell and 8,000
Sky Palaces, Shattered Rebirth from Wu Yu’s Heaven
Devouring Avatar, he couldn’t even cast a Natural Mystique,
as he was highly exhausted.
"Wu Yu, what do you want? You won’t benefit a bit from
killing me! You don’t have to do this!"
Getting decimated by 10,000 Levels of Hell and other spirit
designs in quick succession, his injuries had worsened and he
was in a perilous state. Now he was really afraid.
However, no one was answering him. The Heaven Devouring
Avatar’s eyes had turned bloodshot. Instead of toning down his
attacks, he became even more frenzied.
Not only was he using the Jambu Sky Pillar, he also used the
Nine-Starred Dragon’s Well, the Jambu Realm Scroll, and the
Atlas Pagoda. Now the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was being
devoured by various spirit designs!
"Are you insane?!" The Crimson Blood Roc Demon was
humiliated and infuriated. He had no idea why Wu Yu would
do this.
Wu Yu’s main body didn’t move. Instead, he stood at the high
ground, looking down coldly as though he was passing
judgement on the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. This made the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon feel despair. He still couldn’t
understand!
"Why!? Why!?"
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon could feel his consciousness
fading. He was probably the first ever demon immortal to be
killed by a martial cultivator in history! In a way, he was part
of history. Till death, he still couldn’t understand Wu Yu’s
motives as Wu Yu remained silent. Looking at the nonchalant
eyes of the Heaven Devouring Avatar, he felt deep fear
gripping him.
"What is that look? Is that the look of a hungry wolf when it
sees food?" All of a sudden, the Crimson Blood Roc Demon
had a realization. He believed Wu Yu was going to consume
him.
However, it was a little too late. The Heaven Devouring Avatar
seemed to have lost all sanity. At this point, a chunk of flesh
from the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was ripped out.
Immediately after, the white-haired, red-eyed Wu Yu caught it
with his mouth. Chomping a few times, Wu Yu devoured it.
"The flesh of a demon immortal is really unpalatable." After
swallowing it, the Heaven Devouring Avatar made a comment
that threw the Crimson Blood Roc Demon into despair and
horror. He seemed to have seen his worst nightmare. The most
frightening thing wasn’t Wu Yu’s main body, which had a
myriad of tricks, but the Heaven Devouring Avatar before his
eyes. Those fervent and crazed eyes send shivers down his
spine.
Wu Yu licked away the blood at the edge of his mouth and said,
"The taste of blood isn’t that bad. Perhaps you are fond of this
too."
He had said this subconsciously. After hearing himself, Wu Yu
felt like there were changes to his mental state and even dao.
He became savage, bloodthirsty, and frenzied. He knew that if
he continued this path, it would be troublesome.
"However, the Ancient Emperor is not giving me the
opportunity to stop. Otherwise, how am I going to save Luo
Pin? How am I going to avenge my master? Haha...."
He didn’t want to stop at all. Amidst the tragic cries of the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon, Wu Yu crushed the head of the
demon immortal. His blood and feathers scattered everywhere.
At this point, the Crimson Blood Roc Demon had died. A
corpse of a demon immortal was right before Wu Yu now! The
Heaven Devouring Avatar had been waiting for this moment
and could wait no longer!
Weng!
At the first instant, he transformed into a cloud of black mist.
The blood that scattered, including even the tiniest drops, were
swept and fused into his own body. The giant, black vortex
formed a giant sphere, surrounding the corpse of the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon. He devoured with no constraints, forgetting
everything else at the moment. He was growing stronger at a
frightening speed. Wu Yu’s main body could see the black mist
sphere gradually solidify after an hour to become an oval-
shaped egg. This made Wu Yu recall the egg he had previously.
He knew that this would be a drastic transformation and that he
would experience a leap in tiers of life.
For example, in each rebirth of the phoenix, it would
experience a major change in cultivation level and undergo a
drastic metamorphosis. Wu Yu believed that this
metamorphosis was definitely similar to a mortal becoming an
immortal. Now he could watch as his other body, the Heaven
Devouring Avatar, achieved immortalhood!
Whether he became a demon immortal, a ghostly immortal, or
immortal didn’t matter.
This was an immortal Spirit of the Universe. Wu Yu had no
idea what it would be. Spirits of the Universe were formed
between heaven and earth. As soon as they were born, most of
them were already in their strongest state. Few could grow
stronger. An immortal-class Spirit of the Universe would be at
the immortal level once it was born. The minority could grow
stronger and be attached to their master. For example, by
attaching itself to Ye Xixi, Lazy definitely could grow stronger.
Only the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast could grow stronger
indefinitely by devouring. This included the metamorphosis of
the mortal stage to the immortal stage.
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar was devouring the essence
in the flesh and blood of the Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
Through the slow process of digesting, he entered a hibernation
state. In this period, his body was undergoing drastic changes.
His main body was awake, but he couldn’t see the changes
inside the black egg shell. All he knew was that it would be a
major rebirth!
And that he was still getting stronger!
A demon immortal was indeed another class of life. When the
Heaven Devouring Avatar devoured 10th tier Dao Querying
demons, the changes were minute. But now, when he devoured
a demon immortal, he was experiencing a drastic
metamorphosis!
He waited patiently. It had been less than half a day, so he still
had time! He had to be prepared for his frenzied actions later.
He was going up against the Ancient Emperor and therefore he
had no other option. All he could do was push himself to the
limits within the given time, even if it meant losing control of
himself! Otherwise, he couldn’t see the slightest bit of hope.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar did not disappoint him. His main
body could feel the rapid increase in strength. This was similar
to someone seeing his arm getting thicker and stronger. In fact,
it was like having a human’s arm morphing into the arm of a
giant beast, a material transformation!
After another hour, he could feel that his Heaven Devouring
Avatar had become a demon immortal. Or at the very least, it
had reached the level of a demon immortal.
That terrifying power was something that mortals couldn’t
fathom.
It was then that he realized the stark difference between demon
immortals and martial cultivators.
Nonetheless, as a Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast, it was hard
for him to understand dao. However, he could devour
everything. He wouldn’t have to fathom dao by himself, as he
could rob others of everything. As he had just completed
devouring, he had some thoughts and memories that belonged
to the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. However, the information
was erratic. After some time, he finally sorted it clearly. It was
then that he became a true demon immortal. Wu Yu could
vaguely feel that the devouring ability of the Heaven Devouring
Avatar had reached a whole new level!
He wasn’t just devouring the essence of flesh and blood.
Instead, he could devour one’s understanding of dao and even
memories! He knew that the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord
wouldn’t be that simple!
After devouring a demon immortal, he even had memories of
some Natural Mystiques. They were still fuzzy, but Wu Yu
believed that after a period of sorting and digesting, he would
even be able to use the Natural Mystiques of the Crimson Blood
Roc Demon!
Frightening!
Devouring wasn’t just limited to the essence of flesh and blood!

It included memories, mystiques, understanding of dao, and

everything that belonged to the one that was devoured.
Although this information was fuzzy and chaotic, Wu Yu could
feel it.
However, this was not what was most important.
More importantly, Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar finally
had the feel of "flesh."
Once, his black mist state was his true form. The white-haired,
red-eyed form was just a shape he had taken up.
But now, after the black mist state solidified, he had real flesh
and blood!
The Spirit of the Universe had a real body like Lazy. Or rather,
due to its immense demonic aura, it resembled a demon more.
Obviously, it resembled a demon immortal!
Before the eager eyes of Wu Yu, the egg shell was cracking
gradually.
He controlled his Heaven Devouring Avatar to break the egg
shell from within. Even so, he had no idea how the one inside
the egg shell would be at this point.
Eventually, a titanic beast charged out from within!
Vaguely, Wu Yu could see it take human form.
He darted before Wu Yu’s main body and stopped. Through the
eyes of the main body, he could see clearly!
He was black throughout and looked similar to the Shackled-
God Rogue Dragon, who had dragon scales throughout his
body. He resembled a dragon in human form!
A thick body like a human’s, a head, two arms, and two legs.
At the edge of his two arms were razor-sharp claws similar to
dragon claws. Both of his legs were muscular and thick. At the
knees and elbows, he even had sharp knives protruding.
On his back and running down his spine was a large number of
spikes. At the end was a long, black tail with a sharp edge like
the tip of a spear!
Also, there were two metal, blade-like wings extending from
his back.
His head resembled a dragon’s head, just a lot more savage and
sharper. He had a pair of blood-red eyes and a snow-white and
sharpened horn on his forehead.
Overall, he resembled a beast or a beast in human form. Savage,
domineering, and fierce. The row of sharp teeth added a tinge
of greed, seemingly capable of ripping anything in this realm
apart!
Even though this was his body, Wu Yu was deeply shaken.
Now he looked a little like Jiu Ying.
Jiu Ying was more inclined to the form of a beast. As for him,
he had wings too but was more inclined to the form of a human.
Jiu Ying also had a tail and sharp spikes.
Jiu Ying’s nine ferocious-looking heads couldn’t be considered
as fierce when compared to Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring
Avatar.
The fangs, white horn, blood-red eyes, and a smaller head
resembling an evil dragon fit naturally with his human form.
This wasn’t a kind beast, but a brutal devouring machine born
in this world. He lived for devouring and stood at the pinnacle
of the food chain!
What words should Wu Yu use to describe the transformed
Heaven Devouring Avatar?
All the transformations, from the white horn to the blood-red
eyes, from the rows of sharp fangs to the bony barbs, the long
tail and wings - they formed the arsenal of natural weapons for
the transformed Heaven Devouring Avatar. While still
humanoid in form, he was larger and more muscular. Every
single transformation projected that he was a machine born just
for battle and killing.
Every part of his body possessed ultimate lethality.
Wu Yu had thought that the Heaven Devouring Avatar’s
physical body would resemble the Jambu Titanic Beast in the
Jambu Sky Pillar. He thought that his avatar’s body would be
like a giant bug with a huge mouth, a huge head, and a long,
heavy body.
He had not expected the Heaven Devouring Avatar’s body to
turn out this way.
The pitch-black dragon scales covering his body were
unbelievably heavy. After he devoured the demon immortal,
his physical structure surpassed the strength of the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon. At this moment, the Heaven Devouring
Avatar appeared in this realm like a demon immortal.
The Natural Mystiques of the Crimson Blood Roc Demon had
even appeared in his head. The Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s
understanding of dao was gradually becoming clearer in his
head.
Unknowingly, he felt himself gaining control of these abilities.
Indeed, his devouring had changed. His Heaven Devouring
Avatar could evolve and, undoubtedly, could devour more than
just pure strength and power.
Of course, he had also devoured the many chaotic memories of
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. These memories were useless
to Wu Yu, hence he could automatically discard them and be
free of them. What he had retained from his devouring of the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon was the essence. He was like a
filter, keeping only the essences and discarding the
unnecessary.
This was also an amazing ability.
Actually, after gaining the Heaven Devouring Avatar, Wu Yu
knew that this avatar was a treasure that was as precious as an
immortal’s legacy. It was just that he did not know if he would
end up like the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord and be scorned by
the realm’s leaders.
Now the Primordial Spirit of the Heaven Devouring Avatar had
surpassed the Primordial Spirit of Wu Yu’s real body
significantly. He realized that the core of his thoughts were now
running through the Heaven Devouring Avatar instead of his
real body. He even felt as though the Heaven Devouring Avatar
was now his primary body, while his real body had been
relegated to the subordinate position of an avatar.
If this situation carried on longer, he would be in danger.
However, they were now in an extreme situation. After
experiencing the sweetness of power from his avatar, Wu Yu
had no other choice. He had to continue to strengthen his avatar.
He would take responsibility for any terrifying consequences
that were to follow with his decision. He would take
responsibility for the consequences.
He was quite satisfied with such a strong physical body for the
Heaven Devouring Avatar. He had actually tested out the body.
Even the blood of the Heaven Devouring Avatar could open the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm. This meant that this
body was still strongly connected to his real body. Or rather,
this avatar was still his own body. It was just that it looked
different and he now operated under a different mode.
In his head, mystiques, dao techniques, and dao were becoming
clearer. His eyes narrowed and he could sense the dao level of
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. It was totally different from
Wu Yu’s dao. However, his Heaven Devouring Avatar’s
devouring power was limited to just application. It would not
affect Wu Yu’s fundamentals. He had his own dao in his heart
and yet he could use other kinds of daos as well. This once
again made him feel awe toward the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast’s miraculous abilities.
Now the Heaven Devouring Avatar had three forms. Other than
the original black mist form, it was actually very similar to a
demon. It also had the human form and the beast form. The
Heaven Devouring Avatar was in his beast form now. Wu Yu
controlled him in his mind and he transformed into the human
form. He still looked the same, white-haired, red-eyed, and
wearing black clothes. He emitted a demonic and indifferent
aura, and his gaze was icy-cold. His white hair fluttered in the
wind, but every strand of his hair could instantaneously
transform into sharp needles. These white hairs were the pure
white horn he had when he was in beast form.
It felt really unique when the Heaven Devouring Avatar
became a demon immortal.
Now not more than half of the time had passed. His real body
and the Heaven Devouring Avatar exchanged glances. Wu Yu
now had a strong belief. He was no longer the same as before
and was at a loss for what to do. He knew the direction he
desperately had to work towards!
However, he had to think about things. "If I have to rely solely
on the Heaven Devouring Avatar, I will never defeat the
Ancient Emperor.
"If the situation is already so crazy, why limit the degree of
madness? Anyway, there is no turning back. It is better to be
ruthless and let him know that I, Wu Yu, am no fool...."
He had crazier ideas.
Maybe it was the Heaven Devouring Avatar who had thought
of this idea. He even thought that it was possible, but he
laughed it off as it did not matter anymore. No matter how he
was now, at least he had not become a devil yet. At least in his
belief, he still wanted to save Luo Pin and take revenge for his
master. That was enough. When he reached the point where he
only wanted to devour and even forgot about rescuing Luo Pin
and revenging his master, then that would be a really bad
situation.
"Who shall be my next target?
"I think I shall choose you. You are not a powerful one among
the demon immortals, and you were wounded by the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon. Now you are still looking for me all over
the realm. It is you who is seeking your own death."
He chose the Rose Demon Queen.
"Lazy, bring me to her." Wu Yu’s real body carried Lazy.
"Meow." Lazy curled up in Wu Yu’s arms. Each time it looked
at the Heaven Devouring Avatar, its fur would stand. It would
act fierce, but its body was, in fact, shivering with fear.
"Don’t be afraid, that is me as well." Wu Yu stroked Lazy’s
head.
"Meow!"
Even though Wu Yu had assured it, it was still afraid.
However, it still did as Wu Yu had requested and led the way
for Wu Yu to look for the Rose Demon Queen. Now the Heaven
Devouring Avatar’s speed had entirely surpassed Wu Yu’s real
body.
"I just need to devour one more demon immortal! Then the
other six demon immortals are bound to die by my hand!
"Then I will have nothing left to worry about in the Ancient
Demon Realm."
The Heaven Devouring Avatar’s eyes gleamed with a bright
red color.
He would slaughter all the demon immortals and retrieve their
essences. They would become the power that he would rely on
for his crazy plan to fight the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
Such madness was Wu Yu’s true goal at the moment!
The key in his plan lied with the Rose Demon Queen.
Wu Yu organized the Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s mystiques
on the way to the Rose Demon Queen. He was aiming for a
quick battle with the Rose Demon Queen. After digesting the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon, his strength had been boosted
from his existing tier. He had also undergone a metamorphosis
that made his avatar grow from the infant stage to a child.
Hence, Wu Yu could sense that he was even more powerful
than the Crimson Blood Roc Demon at his peak condition.
The Crimson Blood Roc Demon at his peak condition was
much stronger than the Rose Demon Queen. More importantly,
Wu Yu was about to face an injured Rose Demon Queen. The
vast difference in strength would allow Wu Yu to reach his goal
of devouring the Rose Demon Queen in a quick battle.

The many plants in the area could all be the Rose Demon
Queen’s body, making it even easier to seek out her true form.
After all, she was openly searching for Wu Yu. Actually, she
was probably thinking of getting the key for herself after
finding Wu Yu! So Wu Yu easily locked on to her position.
While Wu Yu was moving towards the Rose Demon Queen, he
was gradually familiarizing himself with the four Natural
Mystiques of the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. The Little Roc
Demon had used these mystiques before when he fought him.
It was just that the Little Roc Demon’s strength was not on the
same level as the current Heaven Devouring Avatar.
Previously, the Rose Demon Queen had fought the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon alone and one-third of her body was torn
out. Now she had extended her body and was searching
everywhere for Wu Yu. She was now positioned atop a tall
mountain. She had grown out of the soil and was peering out
into the entire realm.
Suddenly, two black dots appeared before her. They had
appeared very suddenly. The Rose Demon Queen recognized
these two people. They were no doubt Wu Yu! Especially Wu
Yu’s real body, who was holding the key at this moment.
"Big Brother."
Two jet-black roses bloomed from the vine behind the Rose
Demon Queen. Then, from each of the roses, a naked beauty
formed. One looked at Wu Yu’s real body, while the other
looked at Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar.
"Why can’t you understand me? I only want to leave this place
to go to other realms," the woman pleaded.
Wu Yu raised the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm in his
hand. It was a golden eyeball. He smiled and said, "Actually, I
can give it to you, but I have a condition."
"What is your condition? Don’t worry, I will not tell the
others."
Wu Yu’s real body put the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm away and started to retreat. As he retreated, he said, "I
want your life in exchange."
"What?" The Rose Demon Queen did not seem to understand
the condition.
But at this moment, Wu Yu’s real body somersaulted and
retreated to somewhere far away. The only one remaining with
the Rose Demon Queen was Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring
Avatar. It was only now that she realized that the Heaven
Devouring Avatar was staring at her peculiarly. The avatar was
looking at her like a famished beast would look at its prey.
"Demon immortal?!" The Rose Demon Queen almost shrieked
and her face paled.
The instant she had that idea, the Heaven Devouring Avatar
exploded into black mist and spread out. It then reformed and
turned into a huge beast! Or rather, this was a huge, humanoid
beast. It looked even more domineering and aggressive than the
Immortal Jiuying. In this instant, the Rose Demon Queen felt a
chilling shiver down her spine.
"Forbidden Hell of Blood!"
Wu Yu used the mystique in his memories at the first instant.
After locking on to his prey, Wu Yu did not want to waste any
time talking. At this moment, all he wanted to do was kill,
devour, kill, and devour!
When the Little Roc Demon used the mystique, Forbidden Hell
of Blood, it was disrupted by Wu Yu’s Spirit Chaser Art! Now
the power of this mystique was truly being executed, and it had
formed a territory! Blood color instantly covered the sky and
ground. It had even seeped deep underground and stained every
root of the Rose Demon Queen red. This was practically a
blood-sucking mystique. When this mystique covered the other
party’s body entirely, it would suck the other party’s blood or
liquid in a frenzy. The other party would have to retaliate to
defend against such sucking.
Of course, Forbidden Hell of Blood was not fatal to the Rose
Demon Queen. What confused her was Wu Yu’s avatar using
a Natural Mystique that belonged to the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon. She had experienced this mystique before when she
fought the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. However, this time, it
was Wu Yu’s avatar who had used this mystique, and his avatar
looked to be of a demon immortal level!
This confusion scared her.
This was something that she could not comprehend at all!
Hit by the Forbidden Hell of Blood, the Rose Demon Queen
was dyed red!
In her eyes, this wasn’t Wu Yu. Instead, he had the looks of the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon. She knew exceptionally well and
perhaps even felt that the might of the mystique was 50%
stronger than when the Crimson Blood Roc Demon used it!
Shock, fear, and confusion took root in her heart immediately,
causing her to forget about resisting at the moment.
"Impossible! This isn’t possible!"
She screamed frenziedly in her mind.
Wu Yu was swift and couldn’t be bothered with what the Rose
Demon Queen was thinking. He soared into the skies, retrieved
the Jambu Sky Pillar, and triggered the spirit designs to use
10,000 Levels of Hell above Rose Demon Queen!
When the huge, black vortex appeared, the Jambu Sky Pillar
came down on her from above to bring endless destruction to
her body, she heaved a sigh instead. This was the Wu Yu she
knew! It was just that she couldn’t understand why he would
have the strength of a demon immortal so suddenly!
"Lifeless Blood Lightning!"
After the Rose Demon Queen perked herself up. She informed
the rest to save her as the situation had changed. She wasn’t that
worried and was prepared to focus on dealing with Wu Yu.
With her immense strength and Natural Mystique, she pushed
aside Wu Yu’s Jambu Sky Pillar.
To her surprise, Wu Yu put it away at the same instant.
Immediately after, she could clearly see bolts of blood-red
lightning emerging from the black scales. The blood-red
lightning snapped and formed a silhouette 10 times the size of
his body. It was way more terrorizing than the Crimson Blood
Roc Demon, and it came crashing down abruptly!
Pitter patter!
Struck by her disbelief, she failed to dodge in time again!
She was stumped!
Wasn’t that the Natural Mystique of the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon?
The Natural Mystiques of demons came from their bloodlines.
No one else could learn them or copy them. Only the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon would be able to use the Forbidden Hell of
Blood and Lifeless Blood Lightning.
However, it was undeniable that Wu Yu was using Lifeless
Blood Lightning. Moreover, it was even more powerful! When
countless bolts of blood-red lightning came crashing down,
coiling around the Rose Demon Queen, trapping her roots and
invading her body, terrifying destruction ravaged through her
body!
"Who the hell are you!?" the Rose Demon Queen questioned
tragically! Decimated by Wu Yu again, she was passive. She
was definitely not a match for Wu Yu for now, and she had all
her hopes pinned on the other demon immortals saving her.
Previously, she informed them that she had found Wu Yu and
he was right in front of her. Under these circumstances, they
would definitely rush here with all their might!
The answer she got when she was trapped by the Lifeless Blood
Lightning and surrounded by the vortex of lightning was Wu
Yu’s fangs. All of a sudden, the black titanic beast pounced on
her, sinking his claws and tails into her body and hanging onto
her tightly. Immediately after, he extended his savage mouth
and started crunching on her!
The most frightening thing about the Heaven Devouring
Titanic Beast was its devouring!
The fangs that seemed to be imbued with some forms of power
ripped out a huge chunk of wood, which Wu Yu devoured and
digested immediately. Even though this wasn’t the essence of
her blood and flesh, it wasn’t too far off. Moreover, Wu Yu’s
devouring speed was swift. He wasn’t just capable of devouring
corpses, consuming a living demon immortal wouldn’t be an
issue!
Within a short period, a huge part of the Rose Demon Queen
was devoured by Wu Yu, leaving behind a huge hole. And now,
the Rose Demon Queen was still suffering as the Lifeless Blood
Lightning ravaged through her body. This was like being
attacked on two fronts.
"What are you!?" The Rose Demon Queen was scared out of
her wits. After crunching a hole out of her body, Wu Yu dove
into her.
This was like having a piranha ripping a hole on the stomach of
a harmless seal and entering the belly. More importantly, this
piranha had an insatiable appetite!
The difference in the size of Wu Yu’s body and hers was
similar to a seal and piranha! She was larger, but Wu Yu was
stronger than her. Now that he had entered her body, the Rose
Demon Queen couldn’t imagine the horror that was upon her!
The Rose Demon Queen was now experiencing the most
frightening thing in the mortal realm.
A giant beast had dove into her body and there was nothing she
could do about it
"What are you doing?! Get out! Get out!"
The Rose Demon Queen was thoroughly flustered. Initially, she
wasn’t worried Wu Yu would be a real threat before the others
arrived. Therefore, she was confused and shocked. She had
never expected the horrifying events that were happening to
her!
Outside, the Forbidden Hell of Blood and Lifeless Blood
Lightning were still restricting her. Inside her, it was similar to
having parasites frenziedly chomping on trees! The issue was
that Wu Yu was even more horrifying and quicker than
parasites. Following the sounds of each crunch and crack, the
Rose Demon Queen could feel her body breaking apart. Since
becoming a demon immortal, she had never expected herself to
be devoured. This was something that could only happen in an
era of wild beasts!
"Save me! Save me!"
At this point, the Rose Demon Queen could only call for help
tragically. She dove deeper underground but still couldn’t
shake Wu Yu off. At the same time, she couldn’t get Wu Yu
out of her body. She extended a large number of tendrils into
her body, attempting to wring Wu Yu out. After all, she didn’t
have a mystique that she could use to attack the interior of her
body!
However, Wu Yu was stronger than her - how could she
possibly pull him out with her tendrils?
"Devil Incarnate!"
At this moment, Wu Yu had lost sanity in her body. He used
the third mystique of the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. Endless
black mist took the shape of demons, destroying the Rose
Demon Queen from the inside frenziedly. The moisture of the
interior was drying up swiftly and the Rose Demon Queen was
facing blows from four fronts at the same time!
Bang, bang, bang!
Her body was shrouded with constant explosions.
"Who are you?! Are you the Crimson Blood Roc Demon? Or
Wu Yu? Or did you guys fuse into one? What the hell are
you!?"
The Rose Demon Queen was petrified and was no longer
speaking to Wu Yu in her pitiful voice like before.
The power of Devil Incarnate was immense. Before Wu Yu
could devour, endless devilish aura had occupied her body and
started rampantly destroying it. This dealt unprecedentedly
heavy blows to Rose Demon Queen!
When the Crimson Blood Roc Demon was targeting her
previously, she had no means to deal with him. Wu Yu was
even stronger than the Crimson Blood Roc Demon now, and he
had even entered her body to release a Natural Mystique. The
Rose Demon Queen’s condition plunged to a similar level of
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon. Buried deep underground, she
naturally couldn’t stop Wu Yu from devouring her. Wu Yu’s
body separated and turned into a cloud of black mist. He swept
through for the final devour!
He had almost succeeded against the Rose Demon Queen!
After he devoured another demon immortal, he would have
overwhelming strength against the other demon immortals.
Wu Yu naturally knew that the other demon immortals were
approaching.
Therefore, he accelerated his devouring.
With most of her body devoured and her struggling at the brink
of death, her last drop of vitality was devoured by Devil
Incarnate!

The Rose Demon Queen had lots of tendrils. However, the

majority were useless for Wu Yu.
The central trunk was the main body, and Wu Yu had
surrounded that completely in his black mist form. All he
needed to do next was devour and digest her.
As the other demon immortals were approaching, the Heaven
Devouring Avatar returned to the Floating Dreams Pagoda to
digest.
After which, Wu Yu cleaned up the area and fled to a different
area so the other demon immortals wouldn’t catch him.
He wouldn’t want others to know he had killed and devoured
the Rose Demon Queen at this stage.
Less than ten breaths of time after he left, the Immortal Jiuying
arrived. He surveyed his surroundings carefully upon arrival
and found signs of a battle. However, he couldn’t find the Rose
Demon Queen.
"There’s a lingering aura from the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon’s mystique? But the Rose Demon Queen said she found
Wu Yu." The Immortal Jiuying was confused.
"Could it be that the Rose Demon Queen left immediately after
getting the key?" Immortal Jiuying berated.
"However, she was calling for help."
The Immortal Jiuying was bewildered. Logically speaking, if
Wu Yu had shown up and she wanted to leave on her own, she
probably wouldn’t tell them.
The four sea region demon immortals arrived one after another
subsequently.
"What’s going on? Is the Rose Demon Queen fooling us?" the
Azure Dragon reviled.
"She’s completely gone. It’s clear she must have headed for the
Stellar Realm! How deplorable!"
The Green Emperor was equally infuriated.
The Immortal Jiuying remarked, "Don’t get angry so fast. I
have a nagging feeling that something isn’t right. If she was
going to leave alone, why would she call us to save her?"
"Moreover, there’s a lingering aura from the mystique of the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon. It’s apparent that the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon was here. Could it be that they got into a
fight? And both of them have gone into hiding now?"
"Regardless, the key might be in the hands of either of them.
Therefore, we will get an answer once we find them. But they
aren’t responding to our calls at all now!"
"This isn’t right. There are signs of an intense battle. Moreover,
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon doesn’t have his ancient demon
stone. The Rose Demon Queen would never allow him to enter
the Stellar Realm, and our ancient demon stones are all with
us!"
What they didn’t know was that the Gateway to the Stellar
Realm had fallen into Wu Yu’s hands. After all, the Rose
Demon Queen had been carrying it with her.
"What should we do next?"
The six of them suddenly didn’t know where to go from here.
What they didn’t know was that an even more frightening
demon immortal had been born in the dark and that the six of
them were food in his eyes.
Having devoured the physical body of two demon immortals,
he now stood far above the other six demon immortals.

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Wu Yu knew that they would be suspicious when they gathered

and realized that the Rose Demon Queen and the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon had disappeared.
He had only devoured two demon immortals. There was no way
that he could defeat all the other demon immortals in one go.
At this moment, he still had to defeat them one by one.
When his Heaven Devouring Avatar was digesting the Rose
Demon Queen’s dao, memories, Natural Mystiques, and the
essences of her blood and flesh, his real body suddenly
appeared at the gathering place of the six great demon
immortals. They were calling for the Rose Demon Queen to
discuss strategies.
Wu Yu was smart. When he appeared before them, he acted as
though he had not expected those demon immortals to be
present and immediately attempted to escape.
"It’s that Wu Yu!?"
"He’s still alive!"
"He ran away at the moment that he saw us. The key must still
be with him."
The six great demon immortals immediately gave chase. They
were much more terrifying than Wu Yu’s real body.
Wu Yu remained silent in fear of giving away his act.
His expression was grim and he had purposely avoided using
the Somersault Cloud to run further away.
Each time he appeared, the demon immortals would know his
next position and they would chase after him crazily.
"Wu Yu, tell us your condition! We can promise you many
things as long as you give up your key!
"Otherwise, you will know how regret feels like when I find
your family and friends!" the Immortal Locust said confidently.
"It’s not the first time that you’ve broken your promise. I don’t
believe you." Wu Yu showed no fear and continued to escape.
When he was a little distance away from the other party, he
used the Unshackled Doppelganger immediately. His few
thousand doppelgangers dispersed in all directions. In an
instant, the whole realm fell into chaos because of his
doppelgangers.
And no one could tell the difference between Wu Yu’s real
body and his doppelgangers.
The most important thing was that Wu Yu’s words, although
not explicitly, had already revealed to the other party that the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm was still with him. The
only way that they could get the key from Wu Yu was to split
up, look for his family and friends, and take them as hostages.
Just chasing after Wu Yu was far from enough.
If they split up, Wu Yu would have a chance to defeat them one
by one.
After subtly giving the demon immortals this piece of
information, and leading them into a pointless chase for some
time, Wu Yu’s real body somersaulted and leapt out of their
range of pursuit.
Sure enough, from the eyes of his doppelgangers, he could see
that the demon immortals were furious. After discussing, they
decided to split up and search for Wu Yu’s Unbounded
Warship.
Based on their abilities, it would not be very difficult to find
Wu Yu’s group in their own territory, the Ancient Demon
Realm.
The Unbounded Warship was now in hiding, and there was no
movement at all. If it started to move and escape, it would be
easier for the demon immortals to find it.
When the demon immortals separated, Wu Yu’s opportunity
came.
In the vast mountains, deep underground, a large area of the
ground suddenly cracked open.
From the cracks, a large number of thick, thorny vines, tens of
thousands of them, like the tentacles of an octopus, extended
out and swung in the air.
In the middle, there was a huge tree trunk. The trunk was thick
and strong, and most of the vines were growing out of it.
In the middle of the tree trunk was a pair of huge eyes, intense
and domineering, and slightly tinged with a blood-red color.
"Unexpectedly, after the Heaven Devouring Avatar evolved, in
addition to having a fighting machine-like physical form, and
being able to devour dao, memories, Natural Mystiques, and
the essences of flesh and blood, it gained an ability other than
Return."
Wu Yu’s real body was suspended in the air high above the
ground. He was carrying a fat and lazy cat in his arms.
He looked down at the larger-sized Rose Demon Queen with
excited eyes. Of course, this great pressure came from his
desperation to defeat the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor. Now he
was short on time. This so-called excitement was also from his
desire to rescue Luo Pin from this madness.
There was not much time left.
The Return ability of the Heaven Devouring Avatar had
awakened long ago.
Wu Yu named the new ability Replicate.
Actually, when he had devoured the Crimson Blood Roc
Demon, this ability had already presented itself. It was just that
at that time, this ability had not manifested itself clearly yet. He
thought that it was probably because at that time, his body was
in an unstable stage.
Now, after devouring the Rose Demon Queen, his ability to
Replicate had stabilized.
Return and Replicate were both abilities built on the premise of
devouring. The ability Replicate had only appeared after Wu
Yu’s devouring ability had become more terrifying, and after
he had fully absorbed his prey.
To put it simply, the current Heaven Devouring Avatar could
transform into any prey that he had devoured before.
He could turn into the Crimson Blood Roc Demon, the Rose
Demon Queen, and use their mystiques. This transformation
would be so complete that he could even pass off as the real
demon immortals.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar’s Replicate ability was truly
terrifying. It was perfect and simply contained no weakness in
its replication of the prey.
After devouring, Wu Yu could digest the other party’s
memories. He could retrieve and read the memories as and
when he wanted, and there was nothing that the memories could
hide from him. He would know everything. Then he could
possess the other party’s form, dao, Natural Mystique, and
demonic aura. To be honest, right now, it seemed like it was
really the Rose Demon Queen herself who was standing below
Wu Yu’s real body.
Wu Yu predicted that when he turned into the Crimson Blood
Roc Demon, he would look like the real demon and no one
would suspect that his avatar was actually a Spirit of the
Universe.
He guessed that even if he had stayed with the Crimson Blood
Roc Demon’s son, the Little Roc Demon, for a few years, the
Little Roc Demon would not even suspect that his father was
no longer his original father anymore.
This was actually the most terrifying part.
Replicate allowed Wu Yu’s avatar to transform into any prey
that he had devoured. Every characteristic of the prey would be
replicated entirely. He would be identical to the target prey.
Additionally, he could also devour the complete memories of
his prey. He would not be suspected even if others questioned
him.
This meant that he could kill and replace any being in the world.
For instance, if he wanted to change his identity and become
the son of the strongest being in some realm, even that
immortal-like being would not be able to realize that he was a
fake.
He could turn into a young demon at any time and the other six
great demon immortals would not notice him.
As long as he had devoured something, he could replicate and
transform into it flawlessly. And there would be no difference
or weakness in his replication.
For instance, at this moment, Wu Yu was switching forms
between the Crimson Blood Roc Demon and the Rose Demon
Queen. There was practically no weakness that would give him
away as a replica instead of the real demon immortal.
Even Ming Long was impressed and said, "Actually, if you use
your Replicate ability well, you will be really terrifying. You
can even use the Rose Demon Queen’s body to execute her
mystiques in battle. You can also replace any being that you
devour and transform into them entirely."
The abilities of the Heaven Devouring Avatar were starting to
become strong and terrifying.
"When battling, the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast’s original
form is still the best. It has the strongest battle strength. When
I replicate into others, the battle power will be restricted at their
original level. If I want to use the full extent of my power, the
replication will break."
Wu Yu was now much stronger than the Rose Demon Queen
and the Crimson Blood Roc Demon were. However, if he
replicated the Crimson Blood Roc Demon, then his battle
power would not be any stronger than the original Crimson
Blood Roc Demon. This was because that body would have its
limits and would not be able to bear Wu Yu’s greater battle
power.
"Well, that’s good too. Otherwise, it would be suspicious if you
replaced someone and yet exhibited a much stronger battle
ability."
What Ming Long said was logical too.
Wu Yu nodded.
"Let’s go, let’s go and find the Immortal Jiuying."
Now he had only about half a day left. He had to devour the
other six demon immortals.

Otherwise, he would have no confidence at all in facing the Yan

Huang Ancient Emperor. The avatar would be his greatest
trump card in this final battle with the Ancient Emperor.
He had to be quick.
He reminded himself at all times of the danger that lurked
around Luo Pin.
He reminded himself of their great promise.
Their promise to meet again at the sky palaces.
Even if Wu Yu had to pay a heavy price, he did not want his
reunion with Luo Pin at the sky palaces to end up as a life and
death separation in the mortal world.
"Devour! Quick! I cannot wait to devour anymore."
This time, Wu Yu could find the position of his third target
alone.
"You need to take note. Your desire to devour is too strong.
You are losing your ability to reason," Ming Long said
worriedly.
Wu Yu laughed. It was a sinister yet hollow laugh. He said,
"It’s useless to talk about that. I have no reason to stop, and I
cannot stop now."
He knew clearly in his heart that his thoughts were slowly
changing. When he looked at the world now, he had actually
begun to see it as his dinner table.
In fact, he even wanted to eat this “dinner table.”
"But this is the most terrifying devil born from the heavens and
earth since ancient times."
Wu Yu knew. He knew very well how terrifying this Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast was, and knew it even more so after
he had awakened these new abilities.
The Rose Demon Queen had a mystique called Endless
Doppelgangers.
She could pour this mystique into the ground and connect to a
large number of plants. She could control these and turn them
into her own vines. This was a way to seamlessly extend and
expand her body.
Now he used the Endless Doppelgangers. When his body
expanded endlessly, about half of the Ancient Demon Realm
was in his control. He now knew where the other demons were.
The forests, trees, flowers, and grass in a 10,000 li radius were
all now under the control of Wu Yu’s mystique. He knew very
clearly where changes had been affected or where the demon
immortals had touched.
It was just like when the Unbounded Warship had touched an
ordinary tree and the Rose Demon Queen could immediately
find them.
He had locked on to the Immortal Jiuying’s position.
This guy was now crazily searching for Wu Yu’s Unbounded
Warship. His gigantic demon immortal body crashed through
the forest.
"Let’s go."
The huge Rose Demon Queen transformed with a whoosh and
turned back into a white-haired, red-eyed Wu Yu.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar and Lazy entered the Floating
Dreams Pagoda. Wu Yu had already locked on to the Immortal
Jiuying’s position. Now he only needed to rush there. The
speed of his real body’s Somersault Cloud in leaping through
great distances and transferring positions was still a faster way
to get to his target.
He could barely wait.
His third prey.
This was a demon immortal who belonged to the same top-class
bloodline as his youthhood friend.
The Immortal Jiuying.
He was the most arrogant and violent of the eight great demon
immortals.
He was also the one who wanted to kill Wu Yu the most.
When Wu Yu neared him, his Heaven Devouring Avatar left
the Floating Dreams Pagoda and landed on the ground.
Instantly, he transformed into the Rose Demon Queen and went
underground. Then his body stretched out limitlessly and
directly locked on to the position of the Immortal Jiuying, who
was nearby.
His eyes sparkled with bloodthirst as he looked in the direction
of the Immortal Jiuying.
The Rose Demon Queen’s huge body was expanding rapidly
underground, taking control over a large area of land. And the
Immortal Jiuying was rampaging within this range.
"Who is it?" The Immortal Jiuying had naturally detected her
presence instantly.
"It’s me."
Wu Yu’s gigantic body sprouted out from underground and
appeared below the Immortal Jiuying.
"Rose? I thought that you were dead. What are you doing?" The
Immortal Jiuying was annoyed.
"Some unexpected and unbelievable changes have occurred.
No matter what, those four from the sea region cannot be
trusted. They have always been on the opposing side. The
Immortal Locust is sly, so I can only share my great discovery
with you."
Wu Yu told him.
"What changes?" It did not even occur to the Immortal Jiuying
that the Rose Demon Queen before his eyes was not the real
Rose Demon Queen.
The real Rose Demon Queen was much weaker than him and
would never attack him.
Hence, he was not worried. He landed in front of Wu Yu and
all nine pairs of eyes stared at Wu Yu.
The Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast’s Replicate was at its
peak. Wu Yu could not see any sign of doubt in the other party’s
eyes.
Even demon immortals who were very familiar with each other
could be tricked by Replicate. Wu Yu thought that he would no
longer need to worry, regardless of where he was.
He could easily adopt any identity and integrate into any world.
He could even experience different lives.
He was the Rose Demon Queen as far as anyone else was
concerned.
"The Immortal Locust has too many informants. Let’s speak in
secret." Wu Yu stretched out a large number of vines in an
attempt to create a sealed environment free of eavesdroppers.
The Immortal Jiuying said impatiently, "Don’t be so fussy. Spit
it out."
"Alright." Wu Yu acted a little unhappy. At this point when he
spoke, the Immortal Jiuying was right before him. Suddenly,
and at lightning speed, he used the Rose Demon Queen’s
Natural Mystique.
"Eyes of Death."
This was a Natural Mystique that was related to the eyes.
The Rose Demon Queen’s eyes were another great weapon.
Her eyes instantly turned green and exploded with fierce, green
light. As they were very close to each other, the green light
directly enveloped the Immortal Jiuying, who did not have the
time to react.
It was because Wu Yu was now using the Rose Demon Queen’s
form that the mystique’s power was limited when he used it.
He had only managed to execute the mystique a little stronger
than the real Rose Demon Queen.
However, after Wu Yu succeeded in using the mystique, he
instantly changed back into the Heaven Devouring Avatar’s
real body.
That was a huge, humanoid beast that looked similar to Jiu
Ying. Both of them had black scales and many bony thorns.
They also had strong, fleshy wings.
However, Wu Yu looked like he had a much stronger offensive
power.
Besides, once Wu Yu returned to his real body, the power of
the Eyes of Death increased immediately. The Immortal
Jiuying was about to escape from this mystique and question
the Rose Demon Queen to find out why she had attacked, when
the Eyes of Death’s power instantly increased. The jade-green
light eroded his blood and flesh and penetrated into his body.
Under Wu Yu’s gaze, the dragon scales on the Immortal
Jiuying started to melt!
This was the combined power of the Rose Demon Queen and
the Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
"You!" Under the green light, the Immortal Jiuying could not
even see what his enemy looked like. However, he could sense
that there was a combined, chaotic, stifling, and fatal aura.
He did not know what had happened, but he instinctively tried
to escape.
But he was enraged as well.
"Rose Demon Queen, what goddamn creature have you turned
into? How dare you attack me!"
His instinctive fear could not defeat the rage in his heart. He
was a prideful demon and if he was scared away now, he would
feel embarrassed.
"Die!" The Immortal Jiuying blasted black flames and various
negative energies out. He tore apart the light of the eyes and
rushed out from within.
At first glance, he sensed the light from outside.
But at the next instant, he saw countless blood-red lightning
bolts covering the sky. These blood-red lightning bolts had
formed into a huge, humanoid beast. At the core, the Immortal
Jiuying seemed to have seen Wu Yu.
This was an astonishing glimpse.
Next, the Lifeless Blood Lightning bombarded the Immortal
Jiuying. These Lifeless Blood Lightning bolts were much
stronger than those of the Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
"What’s going on...."
The Immortal Jiuying was confused.
He knew that this was the Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s
mystique. The Crimson Blood Roc Demon had always been
fighting with him for the position of the strongest demon
immortal on land, and they had yet to determine a victor.
However, he also knew that this Lifeless Blood Lightning was
much more powerful.
He could not defend at the first instant and was blasted to the
ground. He was covered in blood-colored lightning.
However, the key was: what had happened? This was the
greatest confusion in his heart.
At the beginning, the Rose Demon Queen had sought help from
him but ran away alone. Then she sought him out privately
again but attacked him now. After her attack, she turned into
another creature but had used the Crimson Blood Roc Demon’s
Natural Mystique!
He simply could not understand what had happened!
And the more terrifying part was that he did not have the luxury
of time to find out what had happened.
Wu Yu was cold and decisive.
In his eyes, the world was the forest and the demon immortals
were his prey.
No matter how loudly the Immortal Jiuying screamed, he did
not reduce the power of the mystique.
The Lifeless Blood Lightning blasted chaotically onto the
Immortal Jiuying’s body.
When he had barely withstood the Lifeless Blood Lightning
and was gasping his last breath, Wu Yu closely followed up
with another Natural Mystique, the Devil Incarnate.
With the Devil Incarnate, countless demons descended from
the sky. No matter how strong the Immortal Jiuying’s body
was, he would be torn apart now. He was once again pushed
near the brink of death.
"You, who are you?! You are not the Rose Demon Queen! You
are also not the Crimson Blood Roc Demon! Who are you?
Where did you come from!" The Immortal Jiuying had finally
saw Wu Yu clearly and was terrified.
"I... am you." Wu Yu held the Jambu Sky Pillar up and
descended from the sky. At this most desperate moment of the
Immortal Jiuying, Wu Yu bashed all nine of his heads within a
short period of time.
"Wu Yu!"
From the Jambu Sky Pillar, the Immortal Jiuying finally saw
that it was Wu Yu who had attacked him. However, it was too
late. Wu Yu killed him very easily.
This was not the most terrifying sight.
What was terrifying was that Wu Yu would become more and
more powerful. He would learn more and more mystiques and
absorb more and more dao. He could even retrieve all their
memories.
He could also transform into the Immortal Jiuying, appear and
pass off as the real Immortal Jiuying.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar had already completely
surpassed his real body in all aspects. Wu Yu was really in awe
when he thought about how powerful his Heaven Devouring
Avatar was. He was really afraid that if his Heaven Devouring
Avatar continued to devour, he would lose control of it.
However, when he thought of the death of Feng Xueya, the
present situation of Luo Pin, all the promises he had made to
her, and the fact that he loved her so much, he could not stop.
He became very hot-blooded and his murderous intent
escalated. Now all he thought of was killing, devouring, and
protecting.
All demon immortals deserved to die.
His next target was the Immortal Locust.
Wu Yu’s speed of devouring and absorbing the demon
immortals would only become faster.
He spent the most amount of time devouring the Crimson
Blood Roc Demon. By the time he was devouring the Rose
Demon Queen, the time he used had been reduced by half. This
time, the amount of time that he used to devour the Immortal
Jiuying was reduced by half again.
His devouring ability had become scarier and more powerful.

In less than half an hour, the Immortal Jiuying was completely

digested by Wu Yu, disappearing from this realm forever. Wu
Yu had also gotten his Gateway to the Divine Battle Realm.
Now Wu Yu could go to any realm that he wanted to go to.
Unfortunately, he still had to return to the Jambu Realm to
protect and fight for Luo Pin, his lifetime of happiness and
commitment.
Wu Yu was in full control of the mystiques, memories, and dao
of the Immortal Jiuying.
After gathering the abilities of the three demon immortals, he
could definitely crush the other demon immortals.
However, the Immortal Locust’s body was very large, so Wu
Yu had to attract his attention first.
The method that he was going to use was very simple. This
time, he would pretend to be the Immortal Jiuying.
To the Immortal Locust, the Immortal Jiuying was still normal
at present.
He did not know what had happened to the Rose Demon Queen.
Hence, it was normal for him to form an alliance with the
Immortal Jiuying. After all, they were the only few land demon
immortals.
Wu Yu told him that he had something important to tell him,
and the Immortal Locust really came over quickly. Wu Yu was
extremely envious of the Immortal Locust’s body, which could
be split into billions of doppelgangers. Although his
doppelgangers had no combat power, they were still quite
powerful in gathering information.
They were also very good at escaping.
Wu Yu had already made all the arrangements.
When he saw that many locusts flying towards him, and then
gathering together in front of him to become the huge Immortal
Locust, he knew that all was in place.
"Immortal Jiuying, what happened? You got the key?"
"Yes, but I don’t want to share it with the other four sea region
demons. I don’t know where Rose has gone, so it will just be
the two of us!" Wu Yu said.
The other party was still on guard.
However, Wu Yu now had the absolute power to defeat the
Immortal Locust even when he was on guard.
He was not even afraid that the Immortal Locust would send a
message to the other four demon immortals. In addition, the
Ancient Demon Realm was only so big—the other four could
not hide forever. No matter how large the sea region was, Wu
Yu could not be stopped.
This would be especially so after Wu Yu devoured and stole
the Immortal Locust’s moves.
Wu Yu smiled and said to the Immortal Locust, "I have a
transformation art. Do you want to see it?"
"Just show me."
In fact, the Immortal Locust was still very alert. He was
prepared to escape at any time because he knew that there was
no need for the Immortal Jiuying to share the key with him.
Because the Immortal Jiuying’s relationship with the other
seven demon immortals usually was very casual and distant.
Wu Yu gradually transformed from the Immortal Jiuying to the
Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast. His body changed from the
beast form to the human form. His nine heads gathered together
to form one with a white horn.
This transformation from the Immortal Jiuying was not as big
as when he had transformed from the Rose Demon Queen, so
the Immortal Locust was just stunned and said, "How can you
have this kind of form? I haven’t seen it before, and I haven’t
heard of it before."
"I transformed into this form just to kill you."
Before saying this sentence, Wu Yu had already used the
Immortal Jiuying’s mystiques decisively and cold-bloodedly.
"Nine Levels of Purgatory!"
Nine pitch-black rings, arranged from bottom to top, had
already formed nine levels. They came from all directions and
gathered together in an instant. From the bottom to the top, they
entangled the Immortal Locust completely and locked him into
the Nine Levels of Purgatory.
"Devour him." This Natural Mystique of Wu Yu’s was already
quite scary.
"Immortal Jiuying, what are you doing? Are you crazy?!"
Actually, they must have exchanged blows before. Hence, the
Immortal Locust should be familiar with Nine Levels of
Purgatory. He was not flustered at the beginning. Instead, he
was shocked and confused.
The Immortal Locust was still under the impression that Wu
Yu was the real Immortal Jiuying.
However, the Immortal Locust was about to experience the
combined power of three demon immortals. It was a vast
difference from the amount of power of just one demon
immortal.
The Immortal Locust died depressingly under Wu Yu’s Nine
Levels of Purgatory while screaming in confusion.
Now Wu Yu’s avatar had devoured a large number of
mystiques. He was practically invincible.
Four demon immortals, gathered together in one body.
A few days ago, Wu Yu himself would not have dared to dream
of such power.
He could easily kill his real body.
But he was not satisfied. He could not let the four sea region
demon immortals off.
Partly because of his devouring nature, partly because of the
Ancient Emperor.
Even his real body was fired up the moment he recalled the
situation.
His hatred flared to life and threatened to consume him. Just
thinking of it made his chest burn with fury and hatred, until he
felt like it would burst out from him.
"Master."
How could he forget that he had been the one to bring Wu Yu
on the path?
After devouring the Immortal Locust, he had all of the
Immortal Locust’s powers.
When he turned into the Immortal Locust, he could create
infinite bodies, billions of locusts that served as Wu Yu’s eyes.
The four sea region demon immortals were next.
His swarm of bodies rolled on to the sea region. There were
already no more demon immortals left on land in the Ancient
Demon Realm.
The Unbounded Warship was still in the sea region. The five
people below were tensely holding ground, their heads hung
low.
They did not know yet, but the Red Devil was already closing
in.
They also did not know that Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring
Avatar had already locked on to the Red Devil’s real body,
which was right in front of him.
"Come on out. I’ve found the warship already. Let’s attack it
together so they can’t escape." Wu Yu appeared in front of the
Red Devil in the Immortal Locust’s form.
"You found it?" The Red Devil rose up from the seas. His body
was similar to the Rose Demon Queen’s. She had vines, while
he had blood vessel-like appendages that were extensions of his
body. The real core of his body was a red ball-like sea urchin.
The red blood vessels replaced its spikes.
When he rose up from the sea bed, Wu Yu immediately
changed into the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast and used the
Immortal Jiuying’s Nine Levels of Purgatory!
This was the best mystique of all the demons. Wielded with the
power of four demon immortals, it absolutely destroyed the
Red Devil!
And this attack was out of the blue.
In just an instant, Wu Yu had immediately used a version of
Nine Levels of Purgatory that was powered up many times
over.
Every layer was a level of Purgatory. When it crashed onto the
opponent’s body, each one emitted a different sort of
debilitating might.
Darkness, corrosion, bitter cold, death, and so on. The nine
types of purgatory combined and collided onto the Red Devil’s
body.
"Impossible! That is the Immortal Jiuying’s mystique. What are
you!?"
Wu Yu was cold and silent, watching his prey’s struggling
death throes without remorse.
His dao had changed.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar and his real body were one.
Such drastic changes to the Heaven Devouring Avatar made his
thinking different from before.
As for what the changes were, Wu Yu himself was not sure.
In any case, he could not be bothered to discuss it, especially
while hunting. The Red Devil was nothing but prey and food to
him. Wu Yu was waiting for him to lose all resistance before
he took a big bite of him.
Such a devouring would create a sublime feeling of happiness
and satisfaction in a short moment. It was a blessed feeling after
a good meal.
But such satisfaction and bliss would not last very long. One
would very quickly become hungry again. Wu Yu knew that he
had to curb this feeling eventually, or he would be in trouble
next time. Eventually, but not now.
As he devoured the Red Devil, he knew that there were three
demon immortals left.
Right now, none of the demons of the Ancient Demon Realm
knew that the demon immortals that they had followed for so
many years were vanishing. Five were already gone.
And now, Wu Yu was so much stronger than the remaining
Green Emperor, Azure Dragon, and Quintessential Tree
Demon.
They were already not on the same level.
And he was adept in more than 10 different mystiques, perhaps
even more.
It would only continue to increase.
Perhaps even 30 types.
And each was an elite mystique. Wu Yu had sufficient dao to
execute them.
The next target: the Azure Dragon.
Before long, he was famished again. It was difficult to quell
those feelings. Thinking of the huge body of the Azure Dragon
and how his flesh would taste, his stomach rumbled loudly.
The more he thought about it, the hungrier he got!
The sharp and gnawing hunger was hard to bear. It prickled like
ants crawling all over his body.
His stomach was empty.
His mind was wild.
"So hungry. So hungry." Wu Yu’s eyes grew even redder than
before.
The Azure Dragon was very prominent in the sea region, and
Wu Yu had already located him. He put on a fresh burst of
speed.
As he grew nearer, his eyes grew wilder.
"I’m so hungry...." Wu Yu gritted his teeth. He had changed
into the huge form of the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast.
There was no need to hide this time as he charged towards the
Azure Dragon.
"Wu Yu, you’re so pitiful...." Ming Long said, a little brokenly.
"Why, why do you say that?" Wu Yu did not understand.
"The Heaven Devouring Evil Lord is terrifying. I hope that you
can resist this madness after this is over. And control yourself,"
Ming Long said hoarsely.
She seemed fond of Wu Yu.
"Don’t worry. Once I finish devouring these demon immortals,
I won’t devour anymore. I want the real body to improve.
That’s best. That’s correct. And only then can I become
myself," Wu Yu said through clenched teeth.
"When you have finished devouring the three demon
immortals, and are starving again, I pray that you can still think
that way."
"Don’t worry...."
He did not wish to elaborate. Ming Long did not believe in his
self-control, but he did.
He would devour the remaining three demon immortals to give
himself the best chance of dealing with the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor.
Wu Yu could not afford to lose at this crisis. This was the most
important fight of his life in a century. If he lost it, he would
lose everything. Including his love, including his dreams.
Including the Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal; the Victorious
Fighting Buddha.
"I cannot lose! I must devour!"
Wu Yu told himself.
He told himself this very clearly.
And then, when he met the Azure Dragon, he seemed to have
forgotten all of this. His world was a red haze.
The Azure Dragon stared at him, uncomprehending as to what
he was. Wu Yu immediately ripped into his body with claws,
destroying his flesh.
"Argh!"
The Azure Dragon screamed in agony.
In less than 20 breaths of time, Wu Yu had already torn the
Azure Dragon into huge pieces, staining the entire sea region
red with his blood. The entire world seemed to be dyed red, but
soon, the sea region was clear again. Wu Yu’s devouring had
not left a single speck of blood behind.
The Azure Dragon’s huge body had been completely devoured.
"Who are you!?" When the Azure Dragon died, Green Emperor
had been attracted over by the commotion.
Wu Yu had just finished devouring and digesting. But when he
saw the Green Emperor, his sense of satisfaction vanished.
He was hungry again.
"What do you think?" In a flash, Wu Yu transformed into the
huge Azure Dragon, appearing before the Green Emperor’s
eyes.

He was a huge pair of green eyes in the sea.

"Azure Dragon?" theGreen Emperor exclaimed, shocked.
"Impossible! You’re not the Azure Dragon!"
"But I am!" Wu Yu roared with laughter.
"Destroy the seas."
As he laughed, his huge mouth opened, spewing out navy blue
waves. They were frigid, and encased the Green Emperor.
This was the Azure Dragon’s mystique. The Green Emperor
naturally knew this.
But this mystique was often stopped completely by closing his
shell. But this time, when he closed his shell, it was shattered
into pieces. Wu Yu’s single move had ended him, to his utter
disbelief.
Before he died, the Green Emperor shrieked, "You- who are
you!?"
"I don’t know," Wu Yu said.
And then he recalled it. "I am Wu Yu."
But the Green Emperor was already dead. Wu Yu saw the
demon’s body and devoured it with the cavernous mouth of the
Azure Dragon.
Seven demon immortals were in his body now, and he could
feel how terrifyingly strong he was.
But this feeling of fulfillment only lasted half an hour. He had
to start searching for the Quintessential Tree Demon because
he knew he could devour her.
He changed into the Red Devil and went to call the
Quintessential Tree Demon.
He called and called, but she did not reply.
"Maybe she knows, and has hidden herself."
Wu Yu sniggered.
The Ancient Demon Realm was only that big.
"Where can you hide?"
He now had the combined bodies of seven demon immortals,
so it was all too easy to find another demon immortal. He turned
into the Red Devil, and his body began to expand throughout
the sea region. Finally, he found the Quintessential Tree
Demon’s location. She was hiding and trembling.
Wu Yu came to stand before her.
"How did you know?" Wu Yu asked.
The jeweled tree was shaking like a leaf at the sea bed. She
babbled, "I can see what is happening in other parts of the
world. I saw you devour them, become them. You are the
ultimate monster."
"Oh, you know so much. All the more reason you cannot be
allowed to live." Wu Yu moved closer.
She was already helpless before him.
Quintessential Tree Demon quaked. "No. I cannot leave the
Ancient Demon Realm, and can only stay here. I have seen that
I can do nothing to you. I am willing to work for you. The
Ancient Demon Realm needs a demon immortal to maintain
order, or this place will descend into chaos. I beg you."
"Wu Yu, why not let her go? Seven demon immortals are
enough," Ming Long said.
"No way. I might be lacking this difference to overcome the
Ancient Emperor. If that turns out to be the case, will you take
responsibility?" Wu Yu charged her.
"You have to stop. Don’t worry. It won’t be that coincidental.
You have to remember not to lose yourself," Ming Long said
anxiously.
"You worry too much. I’m very alert. I cannot lose, so I must
prepare to the fullest. Don’t waste my time. After devouring
him, I will go to the Jambu Realm. The final battle."
"You better not... you’re too scary like this." Ming Long herself
did not know if she had made the right decision back then. She
had helped Wu Yu get this second Primordial Spirit.
"I’m not afraid. Trust me. I can control it. I need revenge. I will
take her."
Wu Yu snapped.
He ignored Ming Long.
He killed the Quintessential Tree Demon.
All eight demon immortals, now in one body.
There were no longer any demon immortals in the Ancient
Demon Realm.
"Don’t worry. See, I’ve stopped now, haven’t I?" Wu Yu forced
a laugh.
But he was still ravenous.
At this moment, all eight great demon immortals had been
absorbed by one body, the Heaven Devouring Avatar.
All their dao and mystiques were digested.
The eight great demon immortals were all of different types of
demons. Other than the Immortal Jiuying, who was not really
considered a beast from the land, there was a bird demon, a tree
demon, and an insect demon. The other four of the demon
immortals were sea region demons: the Azure Dragon, the
Green Emperor, the Red Devil, and the Quintessential Tree
Demon.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar now had the powerful means of
all the major demon tribes. He was extremely powerful and was
invincible.
He could also transform completely into any of the eight great
demon immortals and roam this realm freely.
After devouring the Quintessential Tree Demon and
understanding its dao rapidly, he returned to the Floating
Dreams Pagoda to save time. In a short period of time, he had
gathered all the powers and essences of the eight great demon
immortals into one body, his avatar.
At this moment, from the perspective of his real body, the
Heaven Devouring Avatar was really an intriguing existence.
It was already a lot more powerful than his real body.
What was intriguing was that the daos that he had absorbed
from the demon immortals did not affect Wu Yu’s real body’s
Primordial Spirit. These daos were only active in the Heaven
Devouring Avatar.
However, if Wu Yu’s real body needed one of them, he could
borrow it.
It was just that the great transformation of the Heaven
Devouring Avatar could not distract Wu Yu now. His entire
mind was occupied by thoughts of Luo Pin. His heart was
always drawn to another realm.
He returned directly to the Unbounded Warship.
The Full Moon of Nanshan, Ye Xixi, and the others were all
very nervous and had waited for a long time.
As the Heaven Devouring Avatar was in the Floating Dreams
Pagoda, the avatar’s great transformation did not scare them.
The Full Moon of Nanshan looked very dejected as he asked,
"How is it?"
"I have already devoured the eight great demon immortals.
Now I can be considered to be at that level." Wu Yu’s
expression was still calm. Although the Heaven Devouring
Avatar was very hungry, he could endure the hunger.
"What!?"
They had all thought that Wu Yu had gone out to hunt only the
Crimson Blood Roc Demon.
So they were all shocked and a little bit scared.
"Won’t you lose control?" Ye Xixi asked timidly.
Wu Yu said, "Don’t worry, I won’t. More than half a day has
passed. I’m going back to the Jambu Realm to fight the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor."
He had come here to bid farewell to them.
"There are no more demon immortals here. You can roam
freely in this realm. The gateways of the eight realms are all in
my hands. If I can’t come back, I will still try my best to get the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm back here. Nanshan, I
entrust them to you." Wu Yu had to make arrangements for the
future.
The Ancient Demon Realm was already very safe now.
Weaker demons like the Little Roc Demon would never be able
to find the Unbounded Warship, so the Full Moon of Nanshan
and the others could stay here or go to other realms.
"No, I won’t agree with your plan." As soon as Ye Xixi had
heard Wu Yu’s words, she said hurriedly, "The Ancient
Emperor had already said that we should all be present. You
can’t go by yourself. Otherwise, Big Sister Luo Pin will be in
danger."
The Full Moon of Nanshan said, "Don’t be rash. In fact, I think
that the Ancient Emperor may not be your match now. Don’t
be too nervous. We’ll all go with you to the Jambu Realm. It is
only when he releases Luo Pin that we can have a chance to
beat him."
Wu You also added, "I also think that since you have reached
such a level.... The Ancient Emperor may not be your match,
so let’s play safe. After all, now you have a trump card that he
is not aware of. You can still trick him at the beginning. When
he releases Luo Pin, it will not be too late for Nanshan and Xixi
to come back."
Actually, Wu Yu knew that what the Full Moon of Nanshan
and Ye Xixi said were not about strategies or plans. They had
already said it before Wu Yu had gone out to devour the demon
immortals. They did not want to abandon Wu Yu and survive
without him. Since they had been fighting side by side for such
a long time, they were very close and were like family. Since
they were family, they would never let Wu Yu take risks alone.
And they were all targets of the Ancient Emperor. If they did
not go, and the Ancient Emperor was angered by their absence,
Luo Pin would be in great danger. If this would cause
irreparable consequences, like Luo Pin’s death, Wu Yu would
be greatly traumatized.
Actually, Wu Yu was very moved by the Full Moon of Nanshan
and Ye Xixi’s words.
They were not afraid to die in their confrontation with the
Ancient Emperor.
In this life, it was a blessing to have such a group of friends by
his side.
They were all Wu Yu’s most important people now. He looked
at the Full Moon of Nanshan, Ye Xixi, Jiu Ying, Wu You, and
Su Yanli.
He needed to make a decision as soon as possible.
Seeing him struggle to make his decision, the Full Moon of
Nanshan patted Wu Yu on the shoulder. He looked seriously at
Wu Yu and said, "Brother, we all have our fates in life and
death. In this life, I have travelled and explored the world freely
with you. Even if I die, I, the Full Moon of Nanshan, will have
no regrets. Maybe this will be the most important battle in my
entire life. If I don’t go, I will live in regret."
"Yes, I am also not afraid of death! I will witness with my own
eyes when Big Brother Yu takes revenge for your master and
my parents."
They were both so determined and eager. The Full Moon of
Nanshan was no longer joking around, and tears had filled Ye
Xixi’s eyes as she feared that Wu Yu would not agree to bring
them along to confront the Ancient Emperor.
Wu Yu struggled to make his decision.
"If there is an accident, both of you will have to come back first.
At the very least, we cannot allow the Ancient Emperor to
succeed in snatching all the immortal’s legacies. What he wants
are the immortal’s legacies that the three of us have. "
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was too greedy.
"Alright."
Ye Xixi was overjoyed that Wu Yu had finally agreed with
them.
She was really afraid that Wu Yu would insist on fighting the
Ancient Emperor alone.
Once he had made his decision, Wu Yu did not hesitate
anymore.
The Unbounded Warship, Wu You, Jiu Ying, and Su Yanli
would all remain here.
"Sorry, I can’t help at all." Jiu Ying had not spoken much.
"There’s still a long way to go. I’m not going to die," Wu Yu
said.
Jiu Ying was a gentleman.
"Junior Brother, it’s never too late for an honorable man to take
revenge," Su Yanli said with concern.
She knew without doubt that Wu Yu would have wanted to take
revenge today, but in reality, this was never an easy feat to
accomplish. Hence, he had to remain calm and not act rashly.
Finally, Wu You said, "If you put your mind at rest, you will
be invincible."
Of course, she knew that Wu Yu was barely suppressing the
raging anger in his heart.
Anger, hatred, and many more negative emotions had all
gathered in his chest. It was like a huge volcano compressed
into a tiny space. Perhaps at the moment when he saw the
Ancient Emperor, these suppressed emotions would explode
violently.
She knew Wu Yu - her younger brother’s temperament had not
changed since childhood. He was a hot-blooded,
straightforward, and daring boy. Now someone had killed his
master and threatened the safety of his beloved. This was the
biggest violation to him, his achilles’ heel!
"Yeah."
Wu Yu nodded.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar remained in the Floating
Dreams Pagoda.
The Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi stayed by Wu Yu’s
side. This time, Wu Yu would go to the Jambu Realm through
the Gateway to the Jambu Realm.
Nanshan held onto the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm
as the key and entered it together with Wu Yu.
Bright lights flickered, then space and time changed. Wu Yu
held both of their hands. They were both actually very nervous.
After all, they were facing the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
Even after Wu Yu had devoured the eight demon immortals, he
still did not know how powerful the Ancient Emperor was.
He knew nothing about immortals.
Even though he might already be stronger than many other
immortals.
The familiar Jambu Realm appeared in front of them. Once
again, he appeared in the skies and at the core of the Jambu
Realm, the Yan Huang Ancient Country’s Immortal’s Capital.
The whole realm was still peaceful. The Ancient Emperor had
kept the realm in good order.
It seemed like at this time, the Ancient Emperor’s change did
not affect the realm at all.
He was probably in the East Sea.
Wu Yu controlled the Somersault Cloud. The other two also sat
on it, and they rushed towards the East Sea.
This journey would probably be the most dangerous one that
they had ever embarked on.
There were no other movements along the way, but this was the
calm before the storm, and what awaited them was a battle with
destiny.
"You have finally appeared. I’m waiting for you in the Dragon
Palace of the Four Seas, Wu Yu."
Between the heavens and earth, the wind and clouds started to
change and the vast seas became turbulent, forming this voice
which rushed towards Wu Yu directly.
When the voice of the Ancient Emperor sounded, a golden
flame lit up in Wu Yu’s eyes. Even the Somersault Cloud
beneath them became irritable.
"Big Sister Wu You said that you must remain calm," Ye Xixi
reminded Wu Yu gently.
She knew that Wu Yu was on the verge of losing his mind and
becoming a bloodthirsty maniac, especially after devouring the
eight great demon immortals.
In the Floating Dreams Pagoda, the Heaven Devouring
Avatar’s eyes were bright red and his hands were balled into
fists. He was extremely irritable. That scary feeling of hunger
was tearing his heart apart. He even felt that he could not see
any flesh and blood; otherwise, he would want to devour it.
"It seems like even if it’s the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast,
it will always be tortured by this hunger as well. This is
unbearable."
He understood the feeling deeply now.
He raised his head and looked towards the east.
The East Sea! The East Sea!
The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas!
How was she now....
He thought of the time in the City of 10,000 Kingdoms, when
they cuddled and chatted under the moonlight.
He thought of the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas and her smile
under the moonlight. Her smile was as beautiful as the moon
itself.
It was pure, natural, and ethereal.
It was like a pure white flower.
They had already crossed the sea region and reached this
hidden paradise!
Wu Yu could already sense the Ancient Emperor’s aura.
He had already opened the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm in his Sumeru Pouch at this current location. In fact, he
had opened it several times, making preparations to retreat
instantaneously if anything went wrong.
Approaching.
The Ancient Emperor was just there within sight. Wu Yu could
see him very clearly.
When Wu Yu passed through the caves and slowly approached
him and reached this piece of land, he could see the Dragon
Palace of the Four Seas once again from the water’s surface.
He could also see the outer sphere of colorful clouds and fog –
the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals
Formation!
In front of the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation, Wu Yu saw that being.
He was still wearing the same expression he had the night that
he revealed the truth to Wu Yu and told Wu Yu that he was his
son. From far, he looked very wise, kind, and handsome.
One of his eyes was like a blazing sun and the other was like a
cold moon.
His gaze was much scarier than those of the eight great demon
immortals. The eight great demon immortals were like mere
wild beasts in front of the Ancient Emperor.
But Wu Yu could see clearly that the Nine Dragons of Heaven
and Earth: Against Immortals Formation behind the Ancient
Emperor was still intact and did not seem damaged at all.
This was a great turn of events!
Wu Yu had thought that when he arrived here, the first thing he
would see would be Luo Pin already being held hostage by the
Ancient Emperor.
But apparently this had not happened?
What was going on?
The Ancient Emperor smiled at him and said, "Don’t be so
surprised. It will only take me seconds to break this spirit
design and capture Luo Pin. As for why I have not taken action
yet, that is because I want to show you how I do it."
This meant that Luo Pin was safe at the moment.
Even so, his hatred and murderous intent for this man was about
to explode.
Wu Yu hated to be deceived.
And he almost completely trusted the lie that the Ancient
Emperor had weaved.
He thought his rise, his mysterious encounters, and fate were
all arranged by him!
He thought he had a mother in the Su Yu Sky Palace!
He thought he was the son of the Ancient Emperor and that he
was Emperor Yu!
But now, the smile of the Ancient Emperor was telling Wu Yu
that all of this was just an elaborate lie, and he had fallen for it.
The first step of his scheme was to kill Feng Xueya.
That was Wu Yu’s most respected person. No matter the
heights he achieved, he had and would always see him as a
fatherly figure.
Wu Yu hated himself for not being able to protect him.
However, who would have thought he would fall into the
scheme of the guardian immortal of his world?
Perhaps the Ancient Emperor had his eyes on Wu Yu when he
was still weak.
This wasn’t a catastrophe that could be neutralized with one’s
intelligence. Instead, this was destiny not giving him a living
opportunity.
And now, the Ancient Emperor had not destroyed the Nine
Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation.
Luo Pin was safe and she might not even know about what was
about to happen outside.
Wu Yu thought about it and did not inform her in advance.
He was thinking of his chances of success if he jumped into the
Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals
Formation and took Luo Pin away. Naturally, he would make
sure that the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi were out of
here first.
The chances were slim. However, the issue was even if he could
bring Luo Pin away. If the Ancient Emperor shifted his fury
onto the other mystical dragons in the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas, Wu Yu would let Luo Pin down.
It wasn’t easy for the mystical dragon tribe to recover to its
current state.
Therefore, this wasn’t a viable option.
The only solution was to kill the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
As long as he was dead, the world would be peaceful.
If Luo Pin wasn’t alarmed, it would be even better. This was
because Luo Pin was nearing the Great Trial of the Immortal
Dao, and this was the period when she could not afford to be
distracted.
The circumstances weren’t as desperate as Wu Yu had
imagined thus far.
Perhaps if he could buy more time, there might be changes.
At this moment, the Ancient Emperor was about to show Wu
Yu that he had the ability to destroy the Nine Dragons of
Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation.
Wu Yu recalled Wu You’s reminder. Today was the day that
he definitely had to keep his cool.
He kept his composure and reminded himself to remain calm.
"I want to know what your motives for these setups are. You
could have made your move the moment you noticed me. Why
did you endure till now and even took the risk that I might never
return from the Ancient Demon Realm?"
He had no plan in mind. Perhaps if the Ancient Emperor
explained his motives, Wu Yu might find a path ahead.
Seeing the Ancient Emperor again, Wu Yu was uncertain if his
Heaven Devouring Avatar could defeat him.
The Ancient Emperor glanced at him and stopped. Wearing a
smile, he said, "This is where you don’t understand. I had to
ensure that your Primordial Spirit reached a relatively stable
level before I could plant the Immortal Fusing Seed. When you
were in the Ancient Soul Tower, you finally reached the
minimum threshold under my assistance. Now that a year has
passed, the Immortal Fusing Seed has started to mature.
Initially, I would have chosen to act later. However, Luo Pin
will become an immortal a little sooner than I’ve expected -
perhaps she will achieve immortalhood in the next few days.
Therefore, even though the Immortal Fusing Seed has not fully
matured, I have no other options.
After all, the Immortal Fusing Seed grows best under natural
conditions. Once you learned the truth, your anxiety would end
up affecting its growth."
He was an immortal, and this was the world he controlled. Now
that Wu Yu was back, he was like a turtle in a jar. Therefore,
the Ancient Emperor wasn’t worried that Wu Yu could come
up with any tricks.
Since the beginning, he had schemed against Wu Yu.
"Rest assured. Your sacrifice will be of value. Because of you,
the Heavenly Domain will definitely have another supreme
expert. That will be me!"
The Ancient Emperor laughed heartily.
"For such handsome rewards, even I wouldn’t mind taking the
effort to weave a story to deceive you. However, you didn’t
trust me fully and ran to other realms. The only shame is that
as long as the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas is still here, you
still have to be back no matter where you are. You only have
yourself to blame for sinking into this vortex of love!"
He was patient in letting Wu Yu learn the truth. This was
because the time was ripe for him. He no longer had to worry
about Wu Yu’s anxiety affecting the growth of the Immortal
Fusing Seed.
It sounded horrifying that everything was under his control.
Not only was he way stronger than Wu Yu, he had also targeted
Wu Yu with his scheme. Wu Yu finally understood that the
Ancient Emperor had allowed him to roam freely because he
didn’t want the growth of the Immortal Fusing Seed to be
impacted.
"What is the Immortal Fusing Seed?" Wu Yu asked.
While asking, he was trying to think of a solution. No matter
what he thought of, the key point was to ensure the Full Moon
of Nanshan and Ye Xixi’s safety.
Now that Luo Pin wasn’t in danger, Wu Yu was slightly more
relaxed.
The Ancient Emperor waved his hand and said, "Oh well. I’ll
let you know the truth. After all, if no one found out about the
elaborate plan that I came up with and I had no one to talk to
about my easy success, that would be boring."
He was casual while speaking. One would easily believe that
everything was under his control.
"The Immortal Fusing Seed came from the Immortal Art:
Immortal Fusing Body Seizing. This immortal art came from a
long time ago, and the conditions to be met are extremely
demanding. It is actually a restricted immortal art and no one
really uses it anymore. I only found this immortal art that is
restricted by the heavenly rules by chance. For most immortals,
this immortal art has no use as the conditions are too
demanding. First, the Immortal Fusing Seed has to be planted
in someone who is way weaker than oneself. Moreover, this has
to be done without the person knowing or noticing. Otherwise,
it won’t grow to the mature stage even in 100 years. Next, the
Immortal Fusing Seed requires the best Genesis Immortal
Panacea. Just the Genesis Immortal Panacea alone cost me all
my accumulated wealth over thousands of years. Now I’m
really broke. However, there’s finally returns from it. After all,
I’m about to succeed.”
The Ancient Emperor stared at Wu Yu, happy with everything
he was seeing.

"So you mean you are going to rely on the matured Immortal
Fusing Seed to use the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body
Seizing to claim my body? So you can become me?" Wu Yu
stared at him while enunciating each word.
He could now feel the so-called Immortal Fusing Seed.
It was the word "Yu" that was on his forehead. The ancient
word that had suddenly appeared was the Immortal Fusing Seed
that the Ancient Emperor had planted. Through the years of
cultivation in the Floating Dreams Pagoda, it had now matured.
Wu Yu had thought that the Immortal Fusing Seed was proof
that he was a prince.
Once, he used his second Primordial Spirit to seize the body of
the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord. Now the Ancient Emperor
was about to use the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body
Seizing to claim his main physical body.
The Ancient Emperor nodded. "You are pretty smart. The only
shame is that you were born in my realm. How could you
possibly get away with such an elite immortal’s legacy? That
belongs to me! Soon, I’ll be you, I’ll be Wu Yu. As for Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor, he will just be a puppet that will just
guard this small realm forever."
He was indifferent while explaining and kept a smile on all
along. Now he was looking at Wu Yu as though he was looking
at a piece of art that he had created.
"You would want to discard your identity and body to become
a mortal for an elite immortal’s legacy?"
The Ancient Emperor answered, "You are really short-sighted
here. Although my path to immortalhood was smooth, I have
reached a bottleneck and can only guard this small realm. You
are just a mortal, but you inherited the legacy of an elite
immortal from the Heavenly Domain. If I become you, with my
dao, drive, and comprehension ability, I will grow to become
the most elite immortal in the Heavenly Domain several times
quicker than you do. Tell me now, if such a good opportunity
presents right to me, why wouldn’t I take the effort to slowly
pull you into my trap?"
After explaining, he questioned Wu Yu with a smile while
seemingly waiting for Wu Yu’s response.
"Years of setup... Using the Immortal Fusing Seed and Genesis
Immortal Panacea... Spending so much effort and attention...
All this to ensure that I could replace you perfectly without
others noticing! Wu Yu, you are a mortal from the lowest level
and yet I’m envious of your encounters. You have no idea how
frightening your legacy is. And of it will all become my
fortune...."
Wu Yu finally understood.
Indeed, he was afraid that the Ancient Soul Tower was his setup
back then. The Immortal Fusing Seed was definitely planted at
the ninth level, when he was unconscious for three days.
The Ancient Emperor had organized the battles in the Ancient
Soul Tower so he could easily, and with reason, plant the
Immortal Fusing Seed into Wu Yu. The so-called Ancient
Emperor’s dao musings and his enlightenment before the
golden titan was just a way to let Wu Yu grow stronger rapidly.
He had succeeded.
Wu Yu couldn’t have done anything. He was weak like an ant
then. Even if he was suspicious, how was he going to stop an
immortal from scheming against him?
He couldn’t have avoided the elaborate scheme that the Ancient
Emperor had weaved.
The Ancient Emperor’s plot had started when he was still in the
Dark North Kingdom. Through the Ancient Emperor’s Edict,
Wu Yu was brought to Yan Huang. This was the first step.
Subsequently, the Ancient Emperor did not stop with his
setups. Till today, the prey had been raised to a level that he
could cull. Therefore, he started pulling back his net. If he
waited further, the prey might rip the net apart and escape.
When Wu Yu lost the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm,
the Ancient Emperor was panicking.
"Not many in the sky palaces know about the Immortal Art:
Immortal Fusing Body Seizing. This is because it is against the
heavenly rules and restrictions. However, I’m using it in a
lesser mortal realm, so this won’t be considered breaking the
rules. What I’m trying to say is that for someone like you to
appear in the mortal realm, it’s a great blessing for the immortal
that is guarding this place. However, no one else will know
about it. In the future, I’ll be you. Everything that is yours will
be mine. I will replace you to achieve immortalhood.
Eventually, I will rise up in the sky palaces and become the
most elite immortal. I’ll fulfill all your dreams. Think about it.
Don’t you find this amazing?"
The Ancient Emperor had started to open up.
Having done so many things in the dark, he wouldn’t feel
satisfied if he didn’t let Wu Yu know how he was being
targeted.
Causing horror and desperation to his enemy by letting them
know about his meticulous plan was an oddly satisfying
experience.
He was frightening.
So frightening that even with his Heaven Devouring Avatar,
Wu Yu still felt like he probably couldn’t stop him....
"Wu Yu, you’re actually very lucky. You kept this legacy alive.
You’ve already fulfilled your purpose.
"After all, you’re a mortal. In terms of intelligence and
experience, you’re still deeply lacking.
"Next, I will take your place and let the Great Sage, Heaven’s
Equal’s mantle shine brightly.
"Don’t worry. One day, I will let the name of Wu Yu ring
throughout the sky palaces and immortal domain. The
immortals and ghostly immortals of the 8,000 Sky Palaces and
10,000 Levels of Hell will all fear your name.
"At that time, you will have done your ancestors proud. You
can leave this life with no regrets. As for my name, it still
remains unremarkable. Therefore, I’m doing you a great favor."
All was finally revealed.
The Ancient Emperor would use his dao and experience to
bring the name of Wu Yu to glory. He felt that this was
"helping" Wu Yu.
He felt that Wu Yu’s purpose in life had already been fulfilled,
and he could leave this life in peace. And then leave the legacy
to more able people to continue letting it shine.
Immortals’ legacies were the hardest to obtain. The only way
was to steal one, and even so, to align one’s heart with an
immortal’s legacy to the fullest, the conditions had to be
perfect. It rarely succeeded.
But there was the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, for whom the
stars had aligned.
All was silent above the sea.
Wu Yu knew the truth now.
If only he had known sooner.
Perhaps before, he had been conflicted by the Ancient
Emperor’s identity as his father. But it was all crystal clear now.
He had nothing but pure hatred for this person.
He had killed Wu Yu’s benefactor and master, threatened his
loved ones, and now he wanted to take Wu Yu’s body and
become him!
This was just about the worst enemy in the human realm.
Wu Yu hated him. Hated him so much he was shaking from
emotion.
The Ancient Emperor said, "If you’re obedient, I won’t disturb
Luo Pin. I’ll let her cultivate and become an immortal beast in
peace. She can become one of the mystical dragons in the sky
palaces. Given her Primordial Immortal Dragon bloodline, her
future is very bright. Since you love her so much, I will
continue this splendid tale. When I reach the sky palaces, I will
realize your wish, reunite with her, and write your story of star-
crossed immortal lovers. What do you think?"
This starkly showed how despicable he was! How immoral!
"I had thought that I was barbaric. But to think that an Ancient
Emperor like you would open my eyes. You’re even worse...."
the Full Moon of Nanshan spat.
"That’s right, trash! We’ll kill you!" Ye Xixi said, her eyes
afire.
The Ancient Emperor burst out laughing. "Don’t get hasty. I’m
still searching for a way to split my immortal spirit. When I do,
all of you will be me as well. As for me, when I have three elite
immortal legacies, all of your names will echo around the
world, all thanks to me. Now that you know the truth, the
Immortal Fusing Seed might have its growth stunted. But it
doesn’t matter even if it takes 100 years. I’ll have to let Wu
Yu’s name shine first. Don’t worry. None of you can hide from
me. I can choose not to bother Luo Pin, but none of you will
escape from me."
He stretched out a hand and a black and gold pagoda appeared
in it.
It was the Ancient Soul Tower. Wu Yu had spent a long time
inside.
He was about to attack.
He did not attack the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth:
Against Immortals Formation, but instead targeted Wu Yu and
the others directly. If they were trapped inside the Ancient Soul
Tower, even Wu Yu’s Somersault Cloud probably would not
be able to get him out. Because it was a world with no horizons,
and therefore it could not be leaped out of.
He was still thinking of writing an immortal love story with
Luo Pin in the future, in the identity of Wu Yu. Therefore, he
did not attack the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation!
Wu Yu even suspected that he might be unable to break it. He
might be trying to scare Wu Yu into returning!
Now that he knew his ambitions, Wu Yu did not wish to affect
Luo Pin for the moment. But that was impossible. If they
fought, Luo Pin would definitely be alerted. Unless the Ancient
Emperor thought that he could take Wu Yu down without a
fuss.
"Stop dawdling. Get into the Ancient Soul Tower. No fuss, and
she won’t know. I’ll take good care of her. No need for you to
worry," the Ancient Emperor said with a lazy smile.
And at this time, his Ancient Soul Tower was exerting a terrible
pressure on Wu Yu and the others.
There was nothing stronger than his hatred!
Wu Yu’s anger built and built, until he felt that it was about to
burst out of him!
Whether the Heaven Devouring Avatar was up to the task or
not, he wanted to fight.
When his opponent attacked, Wu Yu did three things.
Firstly, he sent a prepared Message Talisman to Luo Pin, telling
her the truth of everything, as well as the promise that he might
be able to handle the fight, and it would not affect the Dragon
Palace of the Four Seas.
Secondly, he took out the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm, for the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi to return to.
It looked like there was nothing good to come of their lingering.
Wu Yu was not afraid that he would threaten Luo Pin, and so
the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi should make haste and
leave.
Thirdly, he had the Heaven Devouring Avatar emerge from the
Floating Dreams Pagoda to attract the Ancient Emperor’s
attention.
He was already prepared for this.
When the Message Talisman flew out, the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm was already behind Wu Yu. He had
discussed it with the others. They, too, knew that they would be
of no help in this battle. They would just die. Therefore, they
left it to Wu Yu and directly went through the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm.
The main reason they could enter the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm was because the Heaven Devouring Avatar had
appeared to stop the Ancient Emperor’s movements.
Otherwise, the Ancient Emperor would probably have been
able to stop them easily.
In the face of his swift response, the Ancient Emperor laughed.
"There’s no point hiding in the Ancient Demon Realm. Once I
become you, I will have mastery over the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm. Where can they hide from me?"
He was especially terrifying.
He was completely unafraid of the Full Moon of Nanshan and
the others returning. And right now, he had a greater interest in
the Heaven Devouring Avatar. He looked at nothing else but it.
"Incredible. It’s like the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord
reappearing. To reach such power, he will definitely be one of
my greatest pillars of strength in the future. Wu Yu, you are
really lucky. You got this in addition to an immortal’s legacy.
My compliments. A pity that it will be all me from now on."
The Ancient Emperor laughed mercilessly. Perhaps he was
truly excited that all these great things had been delivered to
him.
Besides, he could see clearly how strong the Heaven Devouring
Avatar was, but he was fearless. Wu Yu felt that he might have
underestimated his cultivation level.
And now, only the real body and Heaven Devouring Avatar
were facing the Ancient Emperor.
Wu Yu suspected that he could not break the Nine Dragons of
Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation.
But he could not leave. Otherwise, what if he could break it?
Only killing him would grant him peace!
Ease the grudge of killing his master and stealing his body!

He might have never hated anyone more than this before. This
haughty and devious Ancient Emperor spurred hate in him like
never before. He wanted to kill him a thousand times, ten
thousand times over!
As the Heaven Devouring Avatar, Wu Yu wanted to devour
him!
He was driven mad with hunger, his stomach rumbling loudly.
He could not help it, turning from the white-haired, red-eyed
human form to the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast.
He was born for battle. Black scales, huge wings, keen horns,
red eyes, a viciously long and sharp tail, spines jutting out from
knees and elbows - every inch of his body was a weapon.
Especially those razor-sharp fangs, glinting with a vampiric
light. The Ancient Emperor looked like prey before Wu Yu.
"Splendid! Magnificent! But not yours! It’s all mine!" The
Ancient Emperor’s eyes widened as he laughed loudly, unable
to stop. He was full of admiration towards the Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast, and not at all afraid, unlike the demon
immortals.
The Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals
Formation behind the Ancient Emperor started to dissipate. Wu
Yu could see her appear in the spirit design. She heeded Wu
Yu’s words and did not come out. They had thought that they
would next meet in the sky palaces, and not under such
circumstances.
Wu Yu could see the anxiety and tears in her eyes. Wu Yu had
told her everything in great detail and said not to come out into
the Ancient Emperor’s trap. He would be able to snatch her up
even easier then.
If the battle ended badly, Wu Yu could choose to escape, as
long as the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation could hold out.
They were too far apart to speak, but one look connected them.
This was perhaps the most terrifying challenge of his life.
The Ancient Emperor turned back, a little angered. "This is not
good. What good does it do to let her know? If I were you, I
would have chosen happiness for her. Her future was bright,
but you chose agony for her. You’ll make her lose her way?
Wu Yu. You are too selfish."
He wore a sadistic smile throughout his admonishment.
"Unless you think that devouring a few little demon immortals
will allow you to take me on? You know nothing of immortals.
Just as well. I will show you the disparity. Only then will you
know surrender."
He put the Ancient Soul Tower away.
Wu Yu’s real body used the Somersault Cloud to leap into the
Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals
Formation. He appeared by Luo Pin’s side, something the
Ancient Emperor could not easily do.
Actually, the Heaven Devouring Avatar could enter too, but
Wu Yu could not take that bet. If the Nine Dragons of Heaven
and Earth: Against Immortals Formation was broken, he would
be in deep trouble.
Right now, the only thing he could bank on was that the Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast could take on the Ancient Emperor....
One was a famished beast.
The other was a devious immortal.
Standing by Luo Pin’s side, Wu Yu was conflicted, unsure of
how to face her.
"This is not something that you could have avoided. Fate brings
difficult hurdles to us. Just like how I failed last time. But aren’t
I standing here, back from the dead? Don’t worry. We will not
be defeated."
Luo Pin hugged him. Her warm embrace calmed his aggravated
self back to a semblance of calm.
"Defeat the strongest enemy with a quiet heart," Luo Pin said.
"Alright."
Her look gave Wu Yu a ferocious confidence in his fighting
will.
But faced with the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast, the
Ancient Emperor only laughed derisively.
The last time they parted, Wu Yu had not imagined they would
meet again under such circumstances!
Within the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas, there was little to
be said. The pair could only face the sea of troubles together,
standing against the immortal that controlled the world.
They were helpless to resist!
Therefore, Luo Pin could only hold Wu Yu’s hand, a resolute
look in her eyes that conveyed her determination palpably.
"I remember you said that you once came across a huge
obstacle in your transition from a mortal to the path of
cultivation. It was that Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian. He is like
the Ancient Emperor. But in the end, he was dust in your
world."
"The problem is, can I meet another Feng Xueya, or another
Sun Wudao?" Wu Yu asked.
"No. This time, you must depend on yourself. On ourselves,"
Luo Pin said.
Wu Yu nodded gravely. He, too, knew that no one was coming
to save him this time. Only he could save himself! And his
family. And his friends.
Therefore, all his hopes were placed on the Heaven Devouring
Avatar. Wu Yu had to defeat the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor
head-on. Even if he could not, he had to fight till the end. At
least the Full Moon of Nanshan and the others had already
returned to the Ancient Demon Realm. This was not the worst
case scenario. It was not a complete loss of their forces.
The grudge of killing his master, of stealing his body,
exacerbated by the bone-deep hunger of the Heaven Devouring
Titanic Beast. The eyes of the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast
were just about dripping with blood.
"What is happening?!"
Many mystical dragons had come running after sensing such a
powerful aura within the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
Luo Pin, seeing that the other mystical dragons had been
alerted, ordered them with a fierce face, "Seven Esteemed
Elders, Dragon Monarch. Listen to me. Take the dragon
children and enter the Enslaved Dragon Formation. Hurry!"
The Dragon Monarch, the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon, and
the seven Esteemed Elders had all arrived. They first spotted
Wu Yu, and immediately flew into a rage. The Shackled-God
Rogue Dragon said, "Wu Yu! Our Dragon Lord is about to face
the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao. Are you here to disrupt it
on purpose!? Get out immediately, or we fight!"
Luo Pin sharply said, "This is not about Wu Yu. The Ancient
Emperor is threatening Wu Yu with the destruction of the Nine
Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation.
Wu Yu was forced to come. Heed my command!" The seven
Esteemed Elders could see that the Ancient Emperor and a huge
beast were circling outside. They were just about to ask what it
was, when the huge beast and the Ancient Emperor began a
heated fight.
As if a demon immortal and immortal were fighting!
"Quick, bring them into the Enslaved Dragon Formation!" Luo
Pin was very anxious. Given the situation now, the Enslaved
Dragon Formation might be the safest place.
"How is that possible? The Ancient Emperor must be lying to
him. It is impossible for him to break the Nine Dragons of
Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation. It was
created by our ancestors. Besides, isn’t Wu Yu the son of the
Ancient Emperor? Dragon Lord, are you sure of the situation?"
the Maple-Leaf Zephyr Dragon asked.
Perhaps because it concerned Wu Yu, they did not take Luo
Pin’s order seriously. After all, they were the seniors, and they
suspected that Luo Pin’s judgment was clouded.
This doubt had wasted much time.
Their suspicions and wariness of Wu Yu was aggravating.
But Wu Yu could only focus on the battle with the Ancient
Emperor.
He was fighting with all his strength. He used the power of all
eight demon immortals to use the Immortal Jiuying’s Nine
Levels of Purgatory!
This was the Immortal Jiuying’s elite mystique. Layer after
layer of Nine Levels of Purgatory enveloped the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor, sending his body into nine different realms
of hell. This was like nine times the power of 10,000 Levels of
Hell!
Wu Yu still had many mystiques. After the Nine Levels of
Purgatory had taken effect on the Ancient Emperor, he would
use the others. He now had close to 30 different mystiques, and
each one was a superb demon immortal bloodline mystique!
But in that instant, the Ancient Emperor broke out of Nine
Levels of Purgatory. Wu Yu’s most confident mystique had
been broken by the Ancient Emperor as easily as tofu. For Wu
Yu, this was unbelievable.
His worst fears had come to pass.
The Ancient Emperor was even stronger than he had expected!
"Lifeless Blood Lightning!"
Blood lightning filled the skies, and all the mystical dragons
were pale with fear. None of them could have unleashed such
a powerful Natural Mystique.
This mystique would definitely be able to wipe out every single
expert of their tribe! Even the Phoenix Supreme would have
died to it.
But the Ancient Emperor dragged out the Ancient Soul Tower,
which created a black sphere that enclosed him within. The
violent Lifeless Blood Lightning struck the black sphere,
creating enormous ripples on its surface!
But it was unable to break through!
"Soul’s Lamenting Curse!"
This was the Red Devil’s mystique. Many crimson characters
appeared around the Ancient Emperor, but they were solid.
These characters formed a long, crimson blood vessel that
wrapped around the black sphere. Normally, it would have
wrapped around the Ancient Emperor and destroyed his body.
But it was still unable to penetrate the defenses of the Ancient
Soul Tower, which was an immortal treasure of the gods.
Wu Yu used many different mystiques in succession, all backed
with the combined strength of the eight demon immortals. He
even used the Green Emperor’s illusion techniques, but nothing
was able to break through the defenses of the Ancient Soul
Tower.
At this time, how could Wu Yu not understand that the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor was completely reasonable in
expecting to destroy Wu Yu?
If he had not boldly devoured the eight demon immortals, he
would not even be able to stand against him. Everything he had
- his body, the Heaven Devouring Avatar, the Floating Dreams
Pagoda, or friends - would become the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor’s spoils!
They were at completely different levels! This fight was
extremely unfair to Wu Yu. He had probably spent less time
cultivating than the Ancient Emperor had spent cultivating. He
had grown up in a world belonging to the Ancient Emperor.
This was the Ancient Emperor’s home. Here, everything he did
was under the Ancient Emperor’s supervision. In fact, his
growth to where he was today had been completely by the
Ancient Emperor’s grace. He had "reared" Wu Yu, just as if
Wu Yu were livestock in his Jambu Realm stable!

Now that he was all fattened up, he could be slaughtered!

How to describe his hate?
Wu Yu had never wanted to torture someone to death so badly
before! And now he had found such a person. He felt sickened
and humiliated by such a depraved battle. He dearly wished he
could skin him and rip out his tendons!
"I say, you really have balls. So you ate some small demon
immortals. Having lost your limits and reason, you might pose
a bit of a threat to me. A pity that all that you did was within
my calculations. My intellect far surpasses yours. No matter
how much you jump up and down, all I see is a silly monkey.
When I’m happy, I’ll play with you. I let you grow to such a
level - you should be grateful to me."
The Ancient Emperor said smilingly, as if all was within his
grasp.
He transferred the Ancient Soul Tower from his left hand to his
right. His eyes turned cold, and the power of an immortal
brewed within. In a flash, a mighty burst of power exploded
forth from the Ancient Soul Tower, and the Ancient Soul
Tower began to expand, until it was above Wu Yu’s Heaven
Devouring Avatar.
"I don’t like to see you prance around," the Ancient Emperor
said. He looked at Wu Yu as if he were a house pet.
"Soul’s Sunset."
Perhaps this time, he finally used the Ancient Soul Tower’s
spirit design seriously. Wu Yu did not know if an immortal’s
spirit design was also called a spirit design.
Soul’s Sunset. Within the Ancient Soul Tower, the golden part
began to shine with golden runes, countless runes that held
countless spirit designs within each stroke. These spirit designs
activated, creating golden light that bathed the entire area. It
was unavoidable.
This spirit design bore down on top of the Heaven Devouring
Avatar’s head. It was a spirit design that targeted the Primordial
Spirit, and he felt like he was a mortal sinking into muddy
quicksand. The entire world was shut off from him, and the
more he struggled, the deeper he would sink. His Primordial
Spirit was being completely devoured by Soul’s Sunset!
"I think you will need to surrender in less than 30 breaths of
time. Stop struggling. Watch carefully while I get your real
body." The Ancient Emperor’s lighthearted voice came to Wu
Yu.
Humiliation! Rage! Hatred! Kill!
But what use were these? These emotions filled his heart. He
wanted nothing more than to destroy his opponent, but he was
outclassed. The Ancient Emperor was almighty, treating him
like a house pet. Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar was like
a bull caged in an iron pen - he could not move. He could only
wait for his death.
In contrast, the Ancient Emperor was superior and in control.
He had the cultivation level to dominate all. If the eight demon
immortals had come to the Jambu Realm, they would have all
died.
Wu Yu had always wondered if the Ancient Emperor could
really dispel the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation. After all, he had never done so before
this.
If he couldn’t, that meant Wu Yu was safe. Although the
Heaven Devouring Avatar was being crushed, if Wu Yu’s real
body was safe, then Luo Pin and the others would not be
blackmail for Wu Yu. Wu Yu could bear just the loss of the
Heaven Devouring Avatar.
After all, between the real body and the Heaven Devouring
Avatar, Wu Yu would naturally choose the real body, born to a
father and mother. That was the body he truly felt at home in.
Besides, it had mystiques that had unlimited potential. Against
such a big threat, Wu Yu could definitely accept just the loss of
an unstable Heaven Devouring Avatar.
But after shutting down the Heaven Devouring Avatar, the
Ancient Emperor appeared before Wu Yu’s real body. Of
course, the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation was between them.
Only now did the seven Esteemed Elders feel fear. They
hurriedly went about their preparations, moving the dragon
children into the Enslaved Dragon Formation. It was still not
too late. The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas was empty in a
flash. But Wu Yu knew that even the Enslaved Dragon
Formation would not stop the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor if
he were able to break the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth:
Against Immortals Formation!
The Ancient Emperor appeared outside the spirit design,
regarding Wu Yu and Luo Pin with a smile.
If he could really break the spirit design, then he would have a
handle on Wu Yu, given the relationship between Wu Yu and
Luo Pin.
This had originally been his plan.
Wu Yu was helpless. This was his final stand. He had no other
place to back away to.
Wu Yu could definitely bring Luo Pin to the Ancient Demon
Realm. But in such a short amount of time, he could not bring
the entire mystical dragon tribe to another world.
Of course, besides Luo Pin, the rest of the mystical dragon tribe
and the seven Esteemed Elders would not forfeit the Dragon
Palace of the Four Seas for the Ancient Demon Realm. 10
breaths’ of time ago, they would have never entertained the idea
that the Ancient Emperor could break this spirit design.
And now that the Heaven Devouring Avatar was beaten, it was
too late.
Wu Yu could bring Luo Pin to Ancient Demon Realm. After
all, he only cared about her. Unfortunately, Luo Pin could not.
She was a member of the mystical dragon tribe, and she bore a
duty to them.
If she could abandon the mystical dragon tribe for her love, then
she would be letting down her entire race.
She could not do that, and Wu Yu could not let her do that.
He was desperately trying to get his Heaven Devouring Avatar
out of Soul’s Sunset.
But if he could not defeat the Ancient Emperor, it was all
wasted effort.
Wu Yu had no other backup. He could only depend on himself,
to fight with the heavens, to fight with the hells, to fight with
immortals!
If he lost, he would die!
And at this time, even if he were dead, it would make not even
a tiny ripple in the vastness of Heavenly Domain.
"Actually, I’ve studied your Nine Dragons of Heaven and
Earth: Against Immortals Formation for many years. I already
know where the vital points are. And you stupid dragons think
I can’t break it? How full of yourselves you are. I simply did
not wish to break it."
As the Ancient Emperor spoke, he already began to move. With
the Ancient Soul Tower in one hand, he charged into the Nine
Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation.
"Man the formation, to your places!"
At Luo Pin’s order, the seven Esteemed Elders and Dragon
Monarch surrounded Luo Pin after taking care of the children.
All nine assumed places within the formation.
With Luo Pin as leader, they each used their spiritual power to
activate the spirit designs, as the Ancient Emperor charged.
They elevated the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation several levels, to its peak condition!
The rainbow-colored ball that was the Nine Dragons of Heaven
and Earth: Against Immortals Formation echoed with mystical
dragon roars. Billions of shadows of mystical dragons swam on
it. The elements of wind, fire, water, earth, and lightning
crossed its surface, killing any who would touch it!
"Yan Huang Ancient Emperor! The Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas is sacred ground! Immortals cannot enter either! If you do
not heed our warning, we will wound you severely with our
spirit design! Our mystical dragon ancestors in the sky palaces
will naturally hold you responsible! We advise you to leave
immediately, or bear the consequences!"
Dragon Monarch Shackled-God Rogue Dragon said sternly, his
face pale.
"Oh? How scary. I’m completely spooked. Haha. Just by your
useless creation? Back then the mystical dragon tribe was
glorious. A pity that the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord destroyed
you all. Oh right. Have you forgotten? That huge beast outside.
Isn’t it the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord which destroyed your
entire mystical dragon tribe? That’s Wu Yu’s body, by the way.
This means that Wu Yu is the progeny of the Heaven
Devouring Evil Lord. You should release the spirit design, and
allow me to go catch Wu Yu, and take revenge for you."
Ancient Emperor laughed casually.
"That’s the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord?" The seven
Esteemed Elders and Dragon Monarch were shaken!
They did not know the truth.
"Indeed. Your Lord of the Four Seas has been fraternizing with
the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord’s descendant. Very loving."
Ancient Emperor smirked coldly.
"Wu Yu!"
The seven Esteemed Elders were even more enraged now, but
the object of their rage had now switched to Wu Yu.
"Wu Yu is not my son. Is his real identity the Heaven
Devouring Evil Lord? Why do you think I came to kill him?
What are you thinking? Betray your ancestors, and fight for the
Heaven Devouring Evil Lord?" The Ancient Emperor’s
laughter was even more mocking now.
"Dragon Lord!" The seven Esteemed Elders were completely
sold, especially given the facts before them. Wu Yu’s
appearance was indeed the exact picture in their records.
Therefore, they blamed Luo Pin for being blinded to the truth.
They could not help but relax their guard, because they had
been fooled by the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor’s words, and
now sided with him.
Wu Yu knew that the situation was even more dire now.
Luo Pin was bearing all the stress alone, after the seven
Esteemed Elders and Dragon Monarch gave up. The Ancient
Emperor’s entire force bore down on her alone. She was the
one who had been on the verge of challenging the Great Trial,
and now she was expending all her strength here!
After his verbal assault on the seven Esteemed Elders, he
immediately flexed his strength which he had been hiding.
Instantly, the entire Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth:
Against Immortals Formation wavered, and then vanished!
The great Dragon Palace of the Four Seas shattered like the
dragon palace of before, exposed to the world.
The palaces belonging to the mystical dragon tribe were
exposed to the world, and the spiritual qi accumulated here
began to dissipate. If this continued, the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas would soon become an ordinary place.
The Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals
Formation had been destroyed!
So the Ancient Emperor did have such destructive power.
But he had capitalized on Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar,
in order to make the destruction that much easier.
As the seven Esteemed Elders turned on Wu Yu, their
distraction was the perfect opportunity for the Ancient
Emperor.
Whether the Ancient Emperor could destroy it if they were all
defending their hardest - no one would ever know.
A huge rumble.
Wu Yu’s eyes turned red.
Before him, Luo Pin was enduring the tremendous pressure
from the Ancient Emperor. As the spirit design broke, she was
injured, and sent flying backwards, her face bloodless.
When Wu Yu caught her, her body was limp, as though she had
lost much of her strength. She was completely exhausted.
"I’m sorry, I couldn’t help you......"
Tears leaked out from her clear eyes, tumbling down. She was
truly heartbroken and in pain.
This made Wu Yu’s heart ache all the more. It was his own
weakness that had caused this.
He had thought himself excellent, but this day had come, when
he could not even protect his own lover.
To watch her hurt, to watch her cry.
To look at her, looking back at him in pain and misery......
To look at her, fingers pressed against the lines of his palm, so
weak......
This moment struck him like lightning.
Heaven’s lightning.

He looked up at the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, whose hands

were clasped behind his back. He looked at Wu Yu like a
benign and smiling father. He looked at Wu Yu and Luo Pin.
"This won’t do. After all, your ancestor destroyed the mystical
dragon tribe. What business do you have holding the mystical
dragon tribe’s Dragon Lord like that! Her heart is broken
beyond all repair."
As the spirit design broke, Wu Yu could have taken Luo Pin
and fled to the Ancient Demon Realm. But she could not
abandon the mystical dragon tribe, so that was impossible. It
was even more impossible now.
"Wu Yu, put your hands away! Unhand our Dragon Lord! The
Ancient Emperor will deliver justice to you!"
The old mystical dragons were still in the dark. They still stood
with the Ancient Emperor, speaking up on his behalf.
"Shut up!"
Luo Pin held on. She floated in the air with Wu Yu’s help.
She looked at the Ancient Emperor, and then the mystical
dragon tribe behind him. The spirit design had broken. The
greatest bastion of the mystical dragon tribe’s defense,
shattered on the ground.
"Luo Pin, you are bewitched! It could even be said that your
close relationship with the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord’s
spawn disrespects your teachers and ancestors! You have
dismissed our grudge! It is blasphemous! Snap out of it! Wake
up! Will nothing but Wu Yu’s death make you see reason?
Ancient Emperor, act now!" Shackled-God Rogue Dragon said
with a terrible anger.
To Wu Yu, it was already hopeless.
He saw that Luo Pin, in her agony and pain, still had to fight
these lies.
He was a man.
How could he have put her through so much.
She was weak, and accosted by slander. In the mean time, the
Ancient Emperor was manipulating the strings, a puppet master
laughing at Wu Yu.
"You go first. Don’t worry about us. He won’t dare to kill us.
We have our ancestors in the sky palaces protecting us. Leave
quickly."
Luo Pin knew that he had the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm. If the struggle lasted for a while, there was still a
chance.
But Wu Yu knew clearly that the chances were slim that her
ancestor in the sky palace would appear. They could not even
contact them usually!
"Don’t be silly. If I thought like that, I wouldn’t have come here
today."
He looked at her with deep feeling. He reached out one finger
to wipe a tear from her eye. His heart was utterly broken.
Sourness and anger raged in hsi heart, but he knew that this was
all the price he paid for his own weakness!
"Cultivation is plunder! The strong rule the weak! And within
those rules, the least I can do is to protect those dear to me!"
He had noted these words not long after he entered the world
of cultivation. They remained relevant even now.
Cultivate! Plunder!
At this moment, he no longer struggled. He made a very clear
decision. He could not see Luo Pin suffer for him anymore. He
could not see her in pain for him. Otherwise, he would not
deserve the love and care she had for him.
A lizard, in order to survive, was willing to break its own tail!
A crab, in order to survive, was willing to snap off its own leg!
Then he, in order to survive, in order to take revenge, in order
to protect everything - why couldn’t he sever one life of his!
Today, he had dropped into the deepest valley. It was the
darkest moment of his life. He would lose much. The Ancient
Emperor plundered it all. It was his everything. He had been
naive and dreaming, to think that he would lose nothing at all.
He would lose everything!
If even the lizard and crab could do it, why couldn’t he?
If an earthworm could survive after being cut in two, why
couldn’t he?
In the end, what the Ancient Emperor wanted was his real body.
For him, pitiful, weak him, he was not able to care about
anything more. He could but care about what was before him.
Therefore, he said to the Ancient Emperor: "Alright. I
surrender. I will let you take me away. But you must leave the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. A gentleman’s agreement.
Agreed? I swear I will not resist."
Throughout this entire process, he and Luo Pin had been
conversing at length.
When Wu Yu said these words, the Ancient Emperor finally
stopped smiling. He stretched out a hand from behind his back,
saying to Wu Yu, "It should have been this way from the start.
After all, I have no evil intent towards the mystical dragon tribe
at all. It was you who decided to implicate them."
Actually, he could have subdued Wu Yu at any time, and did
not need him to surrender.
But Wu Yu still had the Somersault Cloud and therefore could
relocate. If he was willing to abandon Luo Pin, it might still be
a risky endeavor.
"No...." As Wu Yu walked towards the Ancient Emperor, Luo
Pin tugged at his hand from behind.
The pains of a love, soon lost.
Wu Yu struggled free of her. He was certain now, free of his
doubts as he walked towards the Ancient Emperor docilely,
coming to stand before him.
He could not burden Luo Pin, and could not let her bear the
crime of letting the entire mystical dragon tribe down.
"Very well. A man of will."
Perhaps the Ancient Emperor himself was a little excited. In a
short moment, he had used some immortal technique to capture
Wu Yu in a golden vortex.
Wu Yu’s real body had been immobilized. He had succeeded
easily.
After all, he was the owner of this world.
"The look in your eyes is exquisite! But what can you do to
me?" The Ancient Emperor smirked.
Wu Yu had successfully submitted to his purpose. A better
person would take up the legacy.
Having obtained Wu Yu’s real body, he was already 90% of
the way to success.
Therefore, the Ancient Emperor was not in a hurry at all. From
start to finish, all was within his control.
"Now get out of Dragon Palace of the Four Seas," Wu Yu said.
"But of course."
On this matter, the Ancient Emperor still kept his promise,
leaving the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation.
After being destroyed, the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth:
Against Immortals Formation was automatically repairing
itself. The Ancient Emperor had not managed to destroy it
completely. The spirit design could repair itself, but it would
take some time.
Of course, this time was enough for the Ancient Emperor to
threaten Wu Yu with Luo Pin and the others.
As Wu Yu left, he saw Luo Pin. His real body was being
controlled, while his Heaven Devouring Avatar was
immobilized under Soul’s Sunset. It was probably about done
as well.
Just one failure, one small step, and he had lost it all.
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon appeared behind Luo Pin
and said piously, "Evil is repaid with evil. Everyone, rejoice.
Luo Pin, open your mind. Focus on challenging the Great Trial
of the Immortal Dao. That’s what’s most important to you."
Luo Pin ignored him. She was still looking at Wu Yu.
She was in a dilemma.
Before her was her love, who she wished to save but was
helpless to.
Behind her was her duty, which she had to protect, the fragile
mystical dragon tribe.
If she fought for Wu Yu, she would lose the mystical dragon
tribe. If that happened, she would not only bear the
condemnation from her kin, but also her own conscience.
Wu Yu knew her agony.
"There is no need for sadness before the end of everything."
Seeing her so sad burdened Wu Yu’s own heart. But he could
not show it. That would only compound her pain.
Wu Yu had never once thought that he would lose everything.
But everyone knew that all that belonged to Wu Yu had been
thoroughly ended.
The only good news now was that the Ancient Emperor would
no longer target the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas. He seemed
to want to take down Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar next.
And then, with the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm, the
Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi would not be able to escape
their fates either.
The shadow of death loomed over them, unwaveringly.
Wu Yu would never forget her look in that moment.
He had no background or pillar of support. It was too difficult
to face the Ancient Emperor alone.
And now, perhaps both his real body and the Heaven
Devouring Avatar were about to fall into the hands of others.
He was willing to submit to the Ancient Emperor without
resistance, if it was but exchanged for peace of mind for the
Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
Actually, if there was a shred of hope in the fight, perhaps Luo
Pin would abandon everything else and fight. But against an
immortal, her strength was like an ant’s. It was impossible.
Perhaps the world was just too bleak.
But in the next instant, hope flared in Wu Yu anew! His Heaven
Devouring Avatar still struggled, but it could not get out!
However, high in the sky, a huge wind started to blow, ripping
the clouds and fog aside. Suddenly, a glittering light lit up the
place.
Within the light, a warp began to descend slowly, as though it
were a tear in the fabric of space itself. In the next moment, a
huge, red dragon head extended out, to the amazement of the
mystical dragons!
The dragon head was huge, and surrounded by a lot of immortal
qi. It was on a completely different level from the mystical
dragons of the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.
Suddenly, this majestic mystical dragon appeared! It was not of
this world, it was a real immortal beast!
It had obviously come from the sky palaces!

To think that a real mystical dragon immortal beast had

appeared. This was definitely providence for Wu Yu and Luo
Pin!
A huge surprise that bolstered their conviction. Even Ming
Long said, "I have to say, your luck is too good! I thought you
were a goner, about to be devoured by the Ancient Emperor.
But perhaps the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation alerted the mystical dragon up in the sky
palaces! Wu Yu, grab hold of your last chance!"
Wu Yu was overjoyed as well. He had been racking his brains
for a way out, but the descent of this mystical dragon from the
sky palaces was something he had not counted upon. He looked
at the huge dragon head, its flames reddening the clouds. A
delirious joy took hold in his heart.
As expected, the mystical dragon trumpeted, "Who dares to
break the protective design that I, a mystical dragon immortal
beast, have set in the mortal realm!? Who dares to slight the
mystical dragon tribe?!"
The huge, flaming dragon immediately locked on to the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor.
This serendipitous development had stunned the entire mystical
dragon tribe, who had never seen a mystical dragon ancestor
descend before.
The mystical dragons in the Enslaved Dragon Formation all
poured out, including the seven Esteemed Elders and Luo Pin.
They were all overwhelmed.
A mystical dragon had never come down from the sky palaces
before. It was a miracle that had never happened before. They
all bowed and chorused to the mystical dragon from the sky
palaces, "The Jambu mystical dragon tribe pays our respects to
the ancestor from the sky palaces!"
With Luo Pin leading them, they cheered loudly. Hot tears ran
down Luo Pin’s face, not because of her ancestor, but because
with his arrival, there was hope for Wu Yu.
Only a mystical dragon from the sky palaces could foil the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor’s plan!
As the mystical dragons cheered, the heavenly mystical dragon
harrumphed and then glared at the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor. "Was it you who broke our spirit design?"
"Revered ancestor, it was that person indeed," Luo Pin
hurriedly said.
The immortal mystical dragon looked at Luo Pin and was
surprised. "To think that such a rare Primordial Immortal
Dragon like yourself would be in the mortal realm, and almost
about to reach immortalhood as well. When you reach the sky
palaces, you might very well grow to become a great pillar of
strength for our tribe. However, immortals are talking now.
Don’t interrupt."
The Primordial Immortal Dragon had made him very happy,
but clearly the immortal mystical dragon was also very superior
in his ways. He only acknowledged the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor.
Wu Yu was overjoyed to see the mystical dragon appear. He
felt like he had been saved from the brink of death. But he saw
that the Ancient Emperor seemed to have expected it. Perhaps
he was faking the composure, or perhaps he had truly
anticipated this. In any case, he said, "Report your name. This
lesser realm is under my guardianship, and you are trespassing
on my mortal realm. You not only did not ask for permission,
but also accuse me of crimes?"
Evidently, the Ancient Emperor was unafraid of him.
That was not good.
Luo Pin’s delight had fallen a little as well.
The immortal mystical dragon said, "Pretty bold of a little
immortal like you, guarding this mortal realm. Of course, I
never change my name wherever I go! My name is Ao Yang! I
am from the Sixth Midsummer Treasure Sky Palace. I am
authorized to enter any mortal realm with a mystical dragon
tribe. Now I ask you: was it you who destroyed our spirit
design?"
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor said seriously, "Indeed. But
I did not harm a single dragon, and the spirit design is restoring
itself. I broke it to catch a criminal. As this is the world I guard,
I have the right to do so. Even if you report me to the Heavenly
Palace, it’s no use."
"This is the criminal you caught? A mere mortal? What crimes
has he committed that you must apprehend him yourself? By
what I know, you might be the guardian immortal, but you can’t
frequently appear in the mortal realm!" the immortal mystical
dragon Ao Yang said rudely.
Yan Huang Ancient Emperor countered, "That’s my private
business. It’s crossing the line for you to intrude. Whatever I
do, naturally the Lesser Realm Inspector is watching. You have
no need to poke your nose in how I guard my realm. You have
no need to go overboard either. Once the spirit design recovers,
I will not cause any further trouble for the mystical dragon
tribe. Do not worry. There is no trouble. Please go back."
Through their conversation, Wu Yu now knew why the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor did not dare to truly break the Nine
Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation,
or hurt Luo Pin and the others. Because the immortal mystical
dragons would come knocking. A pity that Wu Yu did not
know this from the start. Otherwise, he need not be threatened
thus by the Ancient Emperor!
But it was too late now. He had already been subdued by the
Ancient Emperor. At least his real body could not even move
an inch.
Wu Yu looked at the immortal mystical dragon, who was
hesitating. After all, there was no business with the mystical
dragon tribe, and he could not be bothered with these trifling
affairs. Therefore, he said, "This is the first time, so I won’t
quibble with you. But if I learn of this spirit design being
broken again, I won’t let you off."
The Ancient Emperor was as unmoved as ever. "Don’t worry.
I’ve already caught the person. I won’t bother the mystical
dragon tribe again."
They had come to an agreement now. The mystical dragon
stretched out his long body, apparently trying to help the spirit
design recover more quickly.
Luo Pin was clever enough. She read the situation, and quickly
got on her knees. She said to the immortal mystical dragon Ao
Yang. "Ancestor, you must help us. The Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor is wreaking great evil in the Jambu Realm, doing as
he wishes. He is not only bullying the outsider tribes and
sheltering his own, but today, he is going to steal the body of a
genius. This person is my good friend, and I sheltered him
within the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation. He threatened my friend with the
mystical dragon tribe. Please, Ancestor. Save my friend. Do not
let the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor carry on with his heinous
crimes!" The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon had wanted to rebut
Luo Pin’s plea, because they felt that Wu Yu’s death was
deserving. But Luo Pin looked back at them, and her bloody
eyes and distraught expression softened their hearts and
stopped their words in their throats.
This miraculous hope had appeared, and Luo Pin naturally
wished to catch it and have Ao Yang save Wu Yu. This was
their only hope, their last hope.
Wu Yu wanted to speak as well, but the Ancient Emperor had
bound even his tongue.
Of course, Luo Pin’s words were sufficient. The immortal
mystical dragon would still listen to her a little. After all, she
was a rare Primordial Immortal Dragon.
"Steal?" Ao Yang turned a suspicious gaze on to the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor. He said, "You should know that the sky
palaces have a harsh punishment on this forbidden immortal
technique."
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was completely fearless. He
even laughed. "Then Brother Ao Yang should also know that
the sky palaces said nothing about using it in the mortal realm."
Ao Yang did not comment further. Looking at Luo Pin, he
knew how important Wu Yu was to her. He actually rather
valued this Primordial Immortal Dragon. He was moved by her,
and wished to do something for her. He said, "Can you let him
go, for my sake?"
Speaking of his sake, if the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor
refused, then he would be disrespecting him. That would be
serious. He had to show some care as well.
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was silent for a beat, then he
suddenly smiled. "It’s not about whether I give you face or not.
But you should know that the relationship between those two is
not that of good friends, but lovers who have sworn to be with
each other in life and death. I know how much your lot values
such an elite bloodline. You wish for them to have pure
bloodlines. This guy is but an ordinary martial cultivator, and
not at all her match. Are you sure you wish for me to let him
go? The one that will be sullied is your mystical dragon tribe’s
bloodline."
"What!?" Hearing this, the immortal mystical dragon flew into
a rage. Wu Yu and Luo Pin’s faces paled.
They had once thought that they would be free in the sky
palaces.
But now they clearly saw the truth. Ao Yang was in a towering
rage, as he rounded on Luo Pin. "No wonder you were so
anxious. It was these wayward thoughts. Let me tell you this.
Our mystical dragon tribe lacks elite bloodlines even in the sky
palaces. We will never allow such an elite bloodline to be
sullied by outsider tribes! You were born in the mortal realm,
and did not know. I can forgive your ignorance. But now that it
is explained, you will never violate this again! Only the finest
bloodline of the mystical dragon tribe is fit to be your match!
"Since you have the finest bloodline, it shows the grace that the
ancestors of the mystical dragon tribe have bestowed upon you.
You are blessed, but this does not mean that your body is
completely your own! The more exalted your bloodline, the
greater your responsibilities! Our mystical dragon tribe will
become strong again, and the key to our next rise is elite
bloodlines. You will not be allowed to be so selfish, and be with
foreigners. Or the consequences will be severe! Remember my
words well. Be that as it may. While you are in the mortal
realm, I cannot rule over you. When you reach the sky palaces,
I will give you a taste of our power."
After he spoke, a beam of red light shot out from his eyes to hit
Luo Pin’s shoulder, creating a brand. Ancestor Ao Yang said,
"This brand will prevent you from leaving the Nine Dragons of
Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation before you
attain immortalhood. Each step you take out of it will be like
knives in your heart. It will be like heaven’s fire is immolating
your body! If you can pass the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao,
naturally an ancestor will lead you to the Heavenly Palace.
Given your bloodline, you will be carefully nurtured in the
folds of the mystical dragon tribe. Your future is bright, and
one day you will stand at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Domain.
You will know that all I have done today was for your own
good, and you will forget this mortal realm, and this
insignificant martial cultivator."
Ao Yang’s tirade had been furious.
After he finished, he began to repair the Nine Dragons of
Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation. He repaired
it very quickly, and it was completed within 30 breaths of time.
After hearing this, the Ancient Emperor laughed casually. He
then shook his head at Wu Yu. "Youngster, you are too easy.
Too naive. All of you are too naive. What sort of place is the
sky palaces? All of the immortals are there, including the great
mystical dragon immortal beasts. You are not a Primordial
Immortal Dragon. When she gets to the sky palaces, it will be
difficult for you to even see her. Of course, you won’t have a
chance."
He was humiliating Wu Yu.
But these words did not have much of an effect on Wu Yu.
What really devastated him was Ao Yang’s words. He had been
so anxious, so insistent, and spoken so much to Luo Pin. These
words were even more serious than what the seven Esteemed
Elders had said.
Each word was like a knife that cut against their hearts.
In the end, Luo Pin hung her head, afraid to look up or at Wu
Yu.
"Remember. Pass the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao and your
life will have just begun. As for this person, let him disappear."
The last phrase was directed at the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor. At first, he had wanted the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor to show him some face and let Wu Yu go. Now he
was probably even more anxious to see Wu Yu gone.
In a flash, the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation was restored to its former peak. Luo Pin
and the others were protected within, while Wu Yu’s two
bodies were outside.
Wu Yu could see that she was distraught, sitting limply on the
floor.
Perhaps she had not been hit that hard. However, this was not
physical suffering, but mental torture.
Wu Yu saw the tears of despair fall from her eyes, and his heart
was bleeding.
What could be said at this time?
He was at death’s door.
Her movements were directed by others.
They were not just separated by the Nine Dragons of Heaven
and Earth: Against Immortals Formation. It was heaven and
earth, it was everything, it was a gulf that could not be
overcome.
How many worlds separated them? Perhaps they would be
separated by the ultimate barrier of life itself.
Once, they were together, and affirmed their dreams of being
reunited in the sky palaces. But that had been a golden millet
dream[1]. It had been an ephemeral glimpse of a night-
blooming cactus!
Wu Yu could only watch. Luo Pin had always been quick to
think on her feet and composed, seemingly unruffled by
anything. She always had a calm and warm expression. But
right now, she was sitting woodenly on the floor. Perhaps a
reunion in the sky palaces had always been her goal, but now
Ao Yang had smashed her dreams to bits!
Thoroughly shattered, and she was bleeding from the shards.
Perhaps the Ancient Emperor had restored the power of speech
to Wu Yu at this time, but his mouth was dry when he opened
it. His mind was blank as he saw his own love traumatized by
the cruelest twist of fate. What could he do?
He was about to die!
This was not a question of strength. It seemed like fate. The
Ancient Emperor had targeted him long ago, and plotted this
for a long time. He might even have planned for the appearance
of Ao Yang!
This was not an even fight. It would be a miracle if Wu Yu won.
Just like that first day. When Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian had
forced him to take the Spirit Severing Powder, what could he
have done? Spit out the Spirit Severing Powder? But even if he
did, Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian could easily force him to
swallow it again.

No hope! Only despair!

What could stark rage and hatred do?
Wu Yu felt that he had let her down. He had never cried as
much as he had on this day, and these tears were not out of fear,
but tenderness for her.
The burden she bore was too weighty. But she could not
abandon her people. If she was just willing to give up and turn
her heart away from Wu Yu, then she would be completely
unaffected. Her future was bright, and she was destined for
glory.
As for Wu Yu, perhaps the name of Wu Yu would also ring
loud in the Heavenly Domain, but it would not be the real Wu
Yu.
It would be him, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
The greatest menace in the world was about to descend.
Cultivation was plunder, the strong ruled the weak.
And the weak would have to pay the price!
The price for Wu Yu was misery and frustration.
It did not matter how many more bitter words he threw the
Ancient Emperor’s way. He was livestock in another’s house.
No matter how able he was, he could not avoid the slaughter.
A pig farmer would not pause in his slaughter just because a
pig squealed louder.
The Ancient Emperor continued to smile at Wu Yu, as if to say:
Vexing, isn’t it? I didn’t even have to try that hard, and all that
is yours is already mine.
At this time, the immortal mystical dragon Ao Yang had
already repaired the spirit design around the Dragon Palace of
the Four Seas, and again turned to look at Luo Pin. "What a
great seed. I hope you leave no regrets in your life. Your future
is not here, but on further, greater shores in the Heavenly
Domain. Remember all that I have said. One wrong word and
you will pay a greater price than you have paid today."
Luo Pin hung her head. Her petite shoulders were shaking, and
she did not reply. Her snow-white hair fell around her listless
frame. It made one’s heart ache to look at her.
Ao Yang was about to leave.
"Dragon Lord, quick, send the Ancestor off!" the Ruby-Horned
Hell Dragon reminded her from behind.
"Dragon Lord!" The other mystical dragons also urged her.
But Ao Yang just gave an indifferent snort. Even as he vanished
in the skies, Luo Pin did not raise her head, nor say a single
word.
Wu Yu was the same.
Just like that, Ao Yang was gone, the spirit design was restored,
and Wu Yu and Luo Pin had been separated. Just like that,
everything seemed to have come to an end.
1. A golden millet dream refers to the story of a poor traveler
who fell asleep at an inn. He dreamed that he married a
beautiful wife, rose to riches, and then earned renown as a
scholar and physician, eventually attaining the title of First
Minister. His five children also rose to high ranking
officialdom, and married well. He had grandchildren aplenty,
and died at the age of 80 after a long, fulfilled life free of illness.
As he drew his last breath, he woke up from the dream and saw
that the golden millet the innkeeper had laid out to cook for him
was not even finished cooking!
Separated by the multi-colored spirit design, Wu Yu could not
see her too clearly. He only knew that the mystical dragons
could not get close to her.
Perhaps today she would undergo a great transformation. It was
always trials that made one grow.
The last trial had helped her grow a lot. Before that, her life had
been a bed of roses, free of even the slightest unhappiness. She
had grown to power smoothly, and assumed the mantle of Lord
of the Four Seas.
Otherwise, she would not have barely scraped through the third
dao calamity.
Her bright and unlimited future reassured Wu Yu that he had
not dragged her down.
And at least her hurts of today could be healed by time.
Maybe....
All was dead silent.
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor controlled Wu Yu’s real
body with one hand. And then, while Wu Yu was completely
unable to resist or even speak, he threw him into the Ancient
Soul Tower.
He was thrown into a world of yellow sand and boulders. The
first level of the Ancient Soul Tower.
No matter how Wu Yu leaped, he could not leap out of the
Ancient Soul Tower.
"Don’t be thinking of the Gateway to the Ancient Demon
Realm either. My Ancient Soul Tower has additional
restrictions. Even if you have the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm, you can’t go out to other worlds."
The Ancient Emperor said to him. He did not care about what
Wu Yu did inside.
This was an immortal treasure of the gods, and the Ancient
Emperor was absolutely confident that Wu Yu was trapped.
There was no doubt about that. Next, he would also throw Wu
Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar inside. And then his goal
would be 95% complete.
Through the eyes of Feng Xueya, he understood the Ancient
Demon Realm well. He knew that the Full Moon of Nanshan
and Ye Xixi could not go anywhere. As long as Wu Yu was
restrained, they, too, would be tied.
After Wu Yu’s real body had been locked down, he turned to
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar. The huge beast had
struggled heroically for a long time under Soul’s Sunset.
"It’s not even seriously injured. Amazing," the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor marveled.
The godlike body of the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast was
his greatest surprise today. He had not expected this.
Although it was a little difficult to deal with, it was still
manageable.
"Wu Yu, are you convinced?" Outside of Soul’s Sunset, his
hands were idly clasped behind his back as he looked at the
Heaven Devouring Avatar.
His powerful body was struggling hard. His crimson eyes had
been giving the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor the death stare
since the beginning.
At that moment, he was a berserk beast. He was incredibly
famished, and the hunger permeated every bone and organ of
his body.
The finest delicacy was before him, but he could not swallow
it!
"Roar!" Wu Yu could not hold back the low roar of a beast.
"A pity. As scary as it is, it is nothing more than a beast." The
Ancient Emperor chuckled. He must’ve been enjoying this
moment, as everything was in his control.
"And now your legacy, your Ruyi Jingu Bang, your mystiques
- all of it is mine. I will become the new you. I will bring your
name to glory in the Heavenly Domain. Of course, your body’s
abilities will also become mine. I will very quickly find a new
Immortal Fusing Seed. Before then, I’ll shut you up for a
while."
He had expended all of the Genesis Immortal Panaceas that he
had bought, in order to make the Immortal Fusing Seed for Wu
Yu’s real body.
Therefore, he would simply lock Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring
Avatar, the Full Moon of Nanshan, and Ye Xixi away in the
Ancient Soul Tower for now. Wu Yu could not escape.
"All of this is mine now. Amazing. I have waited for this day
for so long."
The Ancient Emperor sighed. He felt that his luck was amazing.
So many goodies, and all of them had landed on his lap.
Wu Yu had not even replied at all. His red and hungry eyes just
stared.
The look in his eyes was terrifying. They were so ravenous that
even the Ancient Emperor felt a tinge of fear that he would be
eaten.
Hunger! Hunger! Hunger!
Perhaps for Wu Yu, it was not just hunger now. The most
primordial attack trigger for the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast was hunger, but the Ancient Emperor also triggered
higher forms of need. He had been humiliated and angered. He
dreamed of ripping that flesh mouthful by mouthful.
He had to do it mouthful by mouthful. He would love to resist
the urge to swallow him whole.
"I want to eat you."
Wu Yu’s red gaze overflowed with malevolence as he spoke to
the Ancient Emperor in a low voice.
"Haha, you little animal. All you know is eating." The Ancient
Emperor laughed so hard, he doubled over.
He was too drunk on his victory. Today had proceeded too
smoothly. Even though Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar
was stronger than he had expected, things had still gone
according to plan.
"Each time you get that complacent, you had best remember the
feeling of your flesh being ripped by me."
Wu Yu repeated. His voice was hoarse, but there was a dreadful
promise embedded in that dryness.
However, the Ancient Emperor only laughed harder than ever.
Wu Yu was still telling himself the same story.
In order to live, the lizard could sever its tail.
He had grown up by the sea, and had also seen many crabs cut
off their own legs in order to confuse the enemy and avoid
danger.
Today, he could lose his most precious real body.
But he wanted to survive. Revenge was only possible if he
survived.
Besides Return and Replicate, the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast still had one more skill: Immolate.
Wu Yu did not even know that he could "Immolate".
It was after the first time he had been subdued, when he had
been out of options, that such an ability had been triggered. His
body told him that he could Immolate!
Actually, Return and Replicate had also only appeared when
the need had arisen.
Immolate was very simple.
While the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was laughing
maniacally, the Heaven Devouring Avatar’s black scales
suddenly blazed with crimson fire. The fire began from his eyes
and then spread throughout his body. Finally, the only thing not
burning with a deep red was the singular white horn!
Immolate like crazy!
Just like he had said, he would make the Ancient Emperor
forever remember that, at the height of his arrogance, someone
was waiting to eat him mouthful by mouthful!
The Heaven Devouring Avatar could devour, and it could also
regurgitate. Through the power of Immolate!
In three breaths of time, he had immolated the power of a
demon immortal, condensing it into an incredible attack!
In these three breaths of time, his entire body had turned scarlet.
He let loose a roar from under Soul’s Sunset, which shook the
skies itself. It shook the entire Jambu Realm, and he blasted out
with his own strength!
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was still laughing!
"Impossible!"
He immediately looked over at the flaming beast.
"Nine Levels of Purgatory!"
The scarlet flames immediately rose several times over. He had
burned off the power of three demon immortals at once. After
it ended, he would be much weaker. But for now, he used this
Immolate ability to grow much stronger!
Nine Levels of Purgatory, enhanced by scarlet flames, again
caged the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor!
Wu Yu could clearly see that he was trapped within, frowning
hard. It was difficult of him to get free immediately, but the
Ancient Emperor was still smiling coldly. He pulled out a
sword of black and gold, which was another immortal treasure
of the gods!
It might be even more lethal than the Ancient Soul Tower!
"You’re trying to kill me like that? Dream on! Naive! Haha!"
Even after immolating three demon immortals, the Ancient
Emperor was still unruffled. The damage that Nine Levels of
Purgatory inflicted was far from killing him.
Wu Yu again burned another three demon immortals’ power!
Right now, he only had two demon immortals’ worth of power.
After it was used up, he would be easily squashed by the
Ancient Emperor.
These three demon immortals’ worth of power again cranked
up the power of Nine Levels of Purgatory a notch!
But the Ancient Emperor continued to laugh loudly. He was not
at all worried. He turned his intense focus on cutting his way
out of Nine Levels of Purgatory.
He felt that Wu Yu was too naive. This clearly would not kill
him, but Wu Yu still insisted on such a meaningless struggle.
"Ignorant! Naive! Fool! You cannot protect what is yours, but
that is all to be expected. It is all too easy to deal with a worm
like you!" the Ancient Emperor gloated as he sliced through
layers of hells.

He could see that Wu Yu’s strength was on the verge of waning.

But Wu Yu did not continue his madness. He suddenly
appeared outside of the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth:
Against Immortals Formation!
And within the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation, somebody rushed out.
Luo Pin!
As she did, the brand on her shoulder burst into flames that
engulfed her.
But in this instant, she delivered two things to Wu Yu’s hands:
the Floating Dreams Pagoda and the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm!
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor had not expected these two
things to be with Luo Pin.
Before, Wu Yu’s real body had met briefly with Luo Pin, and
that was the only time he could have handed something so
important to Luo Pin.
But if it was so important, and tied to his escape, how could he
have not left them with his real body?
The Ancient Emperor had even taken special care to reinforce
the Ancient Soul Tower so that those two things could not
escape him. Given his abilities, he could definitely seal the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm within the Ancient Soul
Tower.
Perhaps from the start, Wu Yu had already figured out what
could escape and what could not.
Ao Yang’s appearance had been unexpected, but it had not
changed anything.
All it had done was restore the spirit design quicker and give
Wu Yu more chances.
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar took hold of the Gateway
to the Ancient Demon Realm and the Floating Dreams Pagoda.
But he would never forget the girl who would brave the flames
to deliver these things to him.
In the flames, she was still smiling amidst the heat!
She did not cry, and did not rage. All Wu Yu could see was
warmth and trust in him.
She was charred black by the flames, but her perfection would
forever be etched into his heart.
She said, "Wu Yu, nothing has changed. We will meet in the
sky palaces."
After such a great disaster, and all that suffering, she had still
dashed out amidst the punishing flames, to speak words of care
to Wu Yu with a smile.
"If I don’t die, I’ll see you in the sky palaces!"
That was all that Wu Yu managed to choke out.
He was on the verge of tears. Not because he was afraid, but
because being able to win her favor was an even greater honor
and privilege than an immortal’s legacy.
Ao Yang had given her that brand, but she had charged out
without even a bit of hesitation.
Finally, she had concealed her sadness from Wu Yu. She had
shown him a warm smile. Whatever came of Wu Yu’s life
afterwards, he would always remember that they had parted
with a smile, just like the last time, and they would eagerly go
on to their next goal.
To reunite in the sky palaces!
Even if the heavenly rules and restrictions stopped them!
Even if the mystical dragons demanded duty of her!
Even if life and death tried to tear them apart!
She did not hesitate, and Wu Yu did not either.
That moment lasted an eternity.
Finally, Wu Yu pushed her back. He did not wish to see her
suffering outside.
The Ancient Emperor did not give him much time either.
The slightest hesitation, and he would lose everything.
He had no time to wait 15 minutes for the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm to open.
He casually grabbed the Gateway to the Divine Battle Realm
and rushed in with the key.
Rumble!
When the huge Heaven Devouring Avatar vanished from this
world, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor broke out of Nine
Levels of Purgatory.
To stare stupidly at the empty space before him.
In this "harvest", the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor had come
for five fruits.
They were Wu Yu’s real body, the Heaven Devouring Avatar,
the Full Moon of Nanshan, Ye Xixi, and the Floating Dreams
Pagoda.
Amongst them, the most important was Wu Yu’s real body. It
was no exaggeration to say that obtaining Wu Yu’s real body
was already half the battle won for the Ancient Emperor.
As for the other four, they might not be usable for now, but they
were his eventual goal.
Of course, his original plan was definitely to take them all
down. And he had not thought twice about being able to do it.
The first hiccup was that Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar
had devoured the demon immortals and become stronger.
The second hiccup was that Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring
Avatar could not only become stronger, but could also use
Immolate.
The third hiccup was that Wu Yu had already prepared to give
up the real body. The key to his escape, the Gateway to the
Ancient Demon Realm, had been left in Luo Pin’s hands.
This was not even like giving up a rook to save the king. It was
more like giving up the king to save the rook.
Without question, Wu Yu’s real body was the king here. It was
the most important piece. But with his real body being locked
down by the Ancient Emperor, he had to abandon that body in
order to have a chance.
Therefore, he had decisively cut off his metaphorical arm.
Just like the lizard. Just like the crab. All to survive.
Although he had lost his real body, hope remained. He had not
involved the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi and he had not
lost the Floating Dreams Pagoda.
Therefore, considering what the Ancient Emperor had planned
to harvest, he was the one who had failed today.
Given his preparations and his natural advantage and talent,
being unable to reap all five targets was unthinkable - it was a
freak occurrence. He had only managed to reap one of five.
Granted, it was the most important one.
But to the Ancient Emperor, this was a thorough failure!
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar took the Floating Dreams
Pagoda and Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm and
vanished from under his very nose. The Nine Dragons of
Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation again turned
peaceful. He was rooted to the spot.
From the start, he had worn a smug smile, knowing that all was
going according to plan.
But now, he flew into a terrible rage, his features contorting.
"WU YU!!!!" The Ancient Emperor whirled about and charged
into the Ancient Soul Tower, shouting, "Get back here
immediately! Or you’ll pay an even more terrible price!"
Within the Ancient Soul Tower, Wu Yu met his cold gaze
equally icily.
He had thought it all through already. Being able to live on
today was already a win. Asking for too much was rejecting
reality for what it was.
He said, "Don’t worry. I will come back. But that’s after I go
to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. The day I come back, you will
die. Wait for me."
He was no ordinary smart person. His cleverness was in
survival. His meaning was clear. He would continue to devour!
Until he had the ability to kill the Ancient Emperor.
"Aren’t you afraid of becoming the Heaven Devouring Evil
Lord? If you lose your reason, and the sky palaces learn about
it, they will send heavenly soldiers down to kill you!" There
was a fire in the Ancient Emperor’s voice. He was truly angry
now, and this put Wu Yu in a wonderful mood.
"So, you’re scared now? Ancient Emperor, from the moment
you made this plan, I was destined not to rest until you were
dead. Enjoy your endless suffering from now on."
The Ancient Emperor gave a cold laugh. "You dare to anger
me? Do you believe that I won’t destroy the Nine Dragons of
Heaven and Earth: Against Immortals Formation again?"
He left immediately, appearing outside the spirit design again.
Before him were Luo Pin and the other mystical dragons. They
were all bunched together, and not pleased at all.
Wu Yu could not see her.
She was currently in the clouds. Today had changed her. She
had grown cold, intense. In the wind, her white hair blew out
wildly, a sign of her strong aura. Mentally, she seemed even a
match for the Ancient Emperor.
"As for me, I will cross the Great Trial and reach immortalhood
in three days! For the rest of time, I will be watching you. No
rest until you’re dead," Luo Pin declared to the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor.
In the past, this would have been suicidal. This was
blasphemous.
"Dragon Lord...." The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon and the
others were naturally afraid, but Luo Pin was a changed person
now. They did not dare to stop her.
The Ancient Emperor snorted. "You’re called a genius, and you
let it go to your head. Less with the big talk. I recall you barely
made it through the third dao calamity. Stop bragging. You’ll
be lucky to get out alive. Haha."
"Wait and see, then."
She said no more, but turned and walked back into the ranks of
mystical dragons.
She would immediately prepare to challenge the Great Trial of
the Immortal Dao.
"Dragon Lord, so much has happened. Your state of mind and
plans are disrupted, and you are also injured. How about some
time to recover, a few months even...." the older dragons called
anxiously to her retreating figure.
But Luo Pin ignored all of them. The look in her eyes was
unshakable, and an incredible faith was in them. It was
something that she had never had before, and also what she
needed the most.
She was different now.
Those eyes were extremely cold.
Nothing in this world could change her mind anymore.
The mystical dragons did not dare to meet her eyes. Only when
she stormed back to her dragon palace did the mystical dragons
understand. The infamous Great Trial of the Immortal Dao.
Within three days, it would arrive!
Attain immortalhood, or die!
As for Luo Pin, she had forgotten all that she had prepared. On
the basis of her faith alone, she would challenge heaven’s will,
heedless of her wounds!
"Asking for death."
The Ancient Emperor was still sneering.
Luo Pin left, and things fell even more quiet.
The Ancient Emperor had to calm himself down and introspect.
He knew that Wu Yu had left successfully, and he had also lost
the handle of Luo Pin on him. It was basically impossible for
him to get the Heaven Devouring Avatar to come back.
Unless Wu Yu was confident he could kill him.
He could not catch Wu Yu. After all, it was very difficult for
him to go to other worlds.
"If he wants to continue living with the Heaven Devouring Evil
Lord’s body, it’s basically impossible. Once he starts a panic
and the sky palaces are alerted, he will be killed at any time!
Therefore, I actually do not need to worry about him.
"After all, he can’t even control himself. He will descend into
madness sooner or later. The craving to devour will slip out of
his control and he will become a devouring beast. Once there’s
a big commotion, his death sentence will be sealed.
"Therefore, there’s no need to worry about that punk. He can’t
go very far. As for Luo Pin, once I master this legacy, she can
do nothing to me. I will reach heights that will far eclipse her.
"As for the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi, I should hunt
them down beforehand. Of course, they are dullards, and will
understand their immortal’s legacies much slower than I will.
As long as I remain stronger than them, and I know their secret,
I will be able to find them one day.
"Therefore, the most important thing for now is to quickly use
the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body Seizing. After all, this
is a rare opportunity. Once I succeed, I will have accomplished
my main objective, although some fish might have slipped
through the net.
"For me, being able to get the Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal’s
legacy is already enough to change my fate, and allow me to
reach the pinnacle of the Heavenly Domain! Given my
immortal’s potential, after I inherit the legacy, my cultivation
level will definitely skyrocket! No one will be able to stop me.
It will probably not be an issue to succeed with it quickly. Then,
even if Wu Yu devours, he might not even be faster than me.
As for his Heaven Devouring Avatar, the chances of it going
mad and being killed are at least 95%! After I grow stronger, I
can go and hunt down the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi.
That’s enough."
His greatest advantages were his dao and his speed.
These were enough to leave the pair far in the dust. More
importantly, only he knew the secret of the Full Moon of
Nanshan and Ye Xixi.
He understood the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord incident well.
He knew that the body was not easy to control, and was in
danger of going bestial at any time. Besides, he was very sure
that Wu Yu, while maddened with rage, would go on a
devouring spree. At that time, he was sure to cause a huge
commotion and then subsequently be sealed or killed. That day
was not far away. Back then, the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord
had met a similar fate.
Although he was still dissatisfied, it wrestled with his
impatience to quickly complete the Immortal Art: Immortal
Fusing Body Seizing.
"The objective is indeed not yet complete, it is merely delayed.
No rush. No rush."
The Ancient Emperor thought about the new life that he would
lead at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Domain. Even though there
were imperfections, he still smiled.
He had waited for this day for too long.
.........................
Wu Yu was in no mood to take notice of the Divine Battle
Realm.
After reaching the Divine Battle Realm, he used the Gateway
to the Ancient Demon Realm. After an excruciating wait, he
returned to the Ancient Demon Realm.
There were no more demon immortals in the Ancient Demon
Realm. All of it was their territory.
The Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi were waiting anxiously
for him.
When the white-haired, red-eyed Wu Yu appeared before them,
they cried with joy.
"Where’s your real body?" the Full Moon of Nanshan asked
urgently.
"He was too strong. He snatched it. The fact that this body of
mine escaped was already incredible luck." Wu Yu shook his
head.
He had to first talk to them and ease their worries.
Hearing this, their faces tightened. They understood the
implications.
Wu Yu had lost a lot.
Wu Yu had originally thought of sending a clone to tell them,
but then he suddenly realized that when he lost his real body,
he had lost all his mystiques as well, including the Somersault
Cloud, Unshackled Doppelganger, and the Eyes of Fire and
Gold.
Perhaps someone else would use his body and his mystiques in
the future.
"What next? Any way to turn the tables?" The Full Moon of
Nanshan was still quite calm.
Wu Yu said, "I will go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. I will
see if I can gather enough power to crush him. He’s probably
going to start soon. I have to make good use of the time."
Ye Xixi said anxiously, "Big Brother Yu, can you really devour
like this? There has to be a limit, right? Won’t it be very
dangerous? Is it controllable?"
Her concerns were not baseless.
The devouring of the Heaven Devouring Avatar was demonic.
Who knew when one would lose their control and awareness?
Especially after using Immolate, Wu Yu was extremely hungry.
Even more ravenous than before. He was so famished that he
was going insane. Even when facing the Full Moon of Nanshan
and Ye Xixi, he felt an urge to eat them.
This was the flaw of the Heaven Devouring Avatar.
Underneath such talent lurked a demon.
If Wu Yu wanted to use this talent to win back his body, he had
to be aware that the Heaven Devouring Avatar would not just
become strong by devouring its way to the top. Before, it had
been limited by the awareness of the real body’s Primordial
Spirit. Now it had far surpassed the real body’s Primordial
Spirit and was in an unstable state. He had to continue using
Immolate to become more aware, and not continue devouring.
But he had but one chance. Wu Yu did not have much room for
second-guessing.
"If I lose my real body, I will have lost too much. Who would
be willing to let another use their own body and mystiques, and
to appear in the Heavenly Domain with their name?"
Wu Yu could not stand it.
Therefore, even though Ye Xixi was worried, Wu Yu was
insistent. He chose to head to the Stellar Realm. There was a
path to the Great Ancient Ink Realm there.
There would be sufficient immortals there.
Right now, Wu Yu’s two bodies were still linked, so he could
speak to Ming Long.
"I’ll tell you the truth. In this situation, it’s very hard for you to
accept the loss. You should just try gambling in one fight. But
if you fail, you have to bear the responsibility of your decision.
After all, this is not something you can change. It’s pretty good
that you can continue living. Besides, I don’t think the Heaven
Devouring Avatar is too bad. As long as you can control
yourself, I believe you can continue to grow stronger, whether
you need to get revenge or reunite with Luo Pin." Ming Long
was not joking around anymore. She was serious, and there was
a bitter sadness under her solemn countenance.
Her dreams of reincarnation had failed.
Once the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor succeeded, Wu Yu
would be severed from her forever.
"If he succeeds, and is willing to reincarnate you, perhaps...."
"Don’t say that. I won’t accept the favor of your enemies. Wu
Yu, we are good friends. Even like family, who have watched
each other’s backs for many years. Do you agree?" Ming Long
asked tearfully.
"Must you be so emotional...." Wu Yu’s heart was heavy and
twisted.
Ming Long smiled. "Alright, then. But regardless, where there
is life, there is hope. This world is vast. Victory and defeat are
not yet set in stone. I believe in you! No matter what you want
to do, go and do it!"
Actually, they did not need to exchange many words. Wu Yu
knew her well, as she did him. She actually understood him
even better than Luo Pin did. Only, Wu Yu could not see what
she truly looked like, or touch her. But after such a long time,
Wu Yu had long thought of her as family.
Not a big sister, but not a little sister. Not a lover either. Wu Yu
did not know what the relationship was, but there was a
companionship that was hard to leave behind. They often
fought and teased. Only when their connection was on the verge
of being lost did he know how hard it was.
Fortunately, there was still hope of reunion.
Wu Yu opened the Gateway to the Stellar Realm. He told the
Full Moon of Nanshan and the others to wait here, then he
entered the Stellar Realm. It was still peaceful, and the moons
above shone brightly in a starlit sky. But at this moment, Wu
Yu’s only interest was flesh and blood. These scenes of beauty
held no meaning for him.
He could immediately smell where the life forms gathered, just
like a beast could follow the scent of blood. Especially near the
five powers, the gathering of experts smelled sweeter, and Wu
Yu immediately locked on to the location of the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect.
Along the way, he was looking at this world as the Heaven
Devouring Avatar for the first time.
With a different body, what he saw was different as well. The
Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal’s legacy was rebellious and
destructive. The Heaven Devouring Avatar was devouring and
thoroughly destructive.
One caused mischief, one devoured things. The feeling was
different. It felt like the Heaven Devouring Avatar’s
perspective was a level higher.
His snow-white skin; glowing, red eyes; and flowing, white
hair gave off a demonic feel, accentuated by his black robes.
He was like a demon, and gave off a completely different aura
compared to his real body’s dominance. But both styles were
very clearly elite beings.
He reached the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect.
Wu Yu flew above the Snowy Moon Valley. Without the
Somersault Cloud, he realized he could not easily enter the
Snowy Moon Valley’s spirit design. However, since he still had
the power of two demon immortals, he easily smashed it.
When the spirit design crumbled, a voice demanded, "Who is
it!?" Yueling Yi, wearing pink, flew out brandishing her sword.
She immediately spotted Wu Yu, and she cringed in fear. "You
again? And why are you so different from last time?"
"Get your sister here," Wu Yu said.
He had just finished speaking when Yueling Xuan and the
Pentamerous Moons all rushed over, thinking that there was
some external enemy who had broken the spirit design. Yueling
Xuan had the Beckoning Moon Divine Spirit Sword in hand,
and her soul almost left her body in fright when she saw the
white-haired man standing before Yueling Yi.
"Yueling Xuan, take me to the Great Ancient Ink Realm." Wu
Yu’s blood-red eyes locked on to her.
Seeing that it was Wu Yu, Yueling Xuan was not so afraid. A
bit of anger returned, and she flew up. "Are you toying with
me? I even opened the channel for you last time, but you ran
away without a word. Now you’re back at it?"
She was guarding Yueling Yi, and surrounded Wu Yu together
with the Pentamerous Moons.
Being commanded by Wu Yu like this was humiliating.
Therefore, she decided to push back a little. After all, he had no
hostage now.
"I said, bring me to the Great Ancient Ink Realm!" As Wu Yu
spoke, he clawed with his hand, and Yueling Xuan was gripped
by a stupendous force. Wu Yu reached out with a hand and
clamped down on her neck, making her unable to move.
Yueling Xuan finally faced the dread of being near death. Only
now did she realize that Wu Yu was not the same.
"Release her!" The Pentamerous Moons did not know what was
happening, but they immediately reacted to their sect leader
being handled.
"Scram!"
Wu Yu roared. He used a sonic mystique that belonged to the
Azure Dragon and sent the Pentamerous Moons tumbling
away. Some even flew 3,000 li away. They would have to be
very skilled to even climb back to their feet.
"Release my sister!" Yueling Yi was scared half to death, but
she still rushed up upon seeing Yueling Xuan in trouble. She
ended up being clamped by Wu Yu’s other hand.
These comely sisters were in his hands now, their lives at his
mercy. Seeing their pale faces, staring fearfully back at him,
Wu Yu felt a sense of power flow through him, stoked by their
fear. His stomach rumbled loudly, and these two looked like
dainty delicacies to him. They could fill his stomach. A little,
at least.
"No!" Wu Yu hurriedly cried, breaking out in cold sweat.

Wanting to devour the moment he laid eyes on someone - how

dangerous was this?
The sisters were thoroughly frightened now, dissolving into
tears. The pitiful beauties made one’s heart ache for them. But
all Wu Yu wanted to do was eat them. How could he be so
uncomprehending of other emotions?
He quickly released them, saying, "I’m sorry. It’s a little hard
to control myself right now. Let me go to the Great Ancient Ink
Realm quickly. That’s best for you. Any later, and I might not
be able to control myself, and I will kill you all."
"You go. I’ll take him." Yueling Xuan was the sect leader. She
had recovered quickly, and guessed from Wu Yu’s words that
he was unstable.
And the first thing she thought of at this time was for her little
sister to leave first. The depth of their sisterly relationship was
in the details. Wu Yu approved of her. Yueling Yi had not run
away either, and had come tackling him.
"No... No...."
Yueling Yi was speechless from fear.
Yueling Xuan was frustrated, but she moved quickly. She again
drew the spirit design and then entered it, first calling for Wu
Yu to join her.
She knew that it was best to talk less and quickly send Wu Yu
on his way. That was the best solution.
She did not want to face such a scary Wu Yu again. She could
feel that the power of immortals was present.
As for her, about to challenge the Great Trial of the Immortal
Dao, witnessing an immortal’s strength was very important.
Entering the dark channel, they headed deeper.
As Yueling Xuan walked in front of him, another type of
impulse actually took over. It was one that superseded his
hunger. It was stimulation from the beauty and quality of
Yueling Xuan!
Put simply, it was the urge to procreate.
Actually, eating and procreating were the two most primal
needs of beasts.
Even mortals fundamentally lived for these two needs.
To eat, to live, to continue living.
To procreate, to leave a legacy, to continue life.
These two impulses were very normal. Even if one reached
immortalhood, they would still be present.
Cultivation simply replaced eating with spiritual qi. It was also
a form of consumption. Procreation went without saying.
Immortals also left behind descendants.
But this impulse of the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast was
extremely powerful.
Yueling Xuan’s mature sexuality and beauty, here in this dark
place, exerted a powerful attraction on Wu Yu.
The impulse of procreation was definitely triggered because
Wu Yu had a flesh and blood body.
"What are you looking at?"
Perhaps Wu Yu’s gaze was too fervent and too invasive.
Although she was walking ahead of him, Yueling Xuan still felt
it.
When she turned around, saw where Wu Yu’s gaze was fixed
on, and how rapid his breathing was, Yueling Xuan was
anxious and enraged. Her face turned red and she said, "Don’t
act recklessly! Or I will... commit suicide...."
Right now, Wu Yu was overwhelmingly stronger than her.
From him, she felt a terror that only an immortal could bring
her. There was nothing that she could have used to threaten Wu
Yu.
Wu Yu was just like a wild beast.
"Calm down." He took a deep breath, shut his eyes, and turned
away from Yueling Xuan.
He thought about Luo Pin. The image of her in his mind was
vivid, as though she was standing before him. It was then that
Wu Yu regained his composure.
The two intense desires of devouring and procreating could set
his body ablaze at any time.
"Let’s go. You aren’t my type," Wu Yu said solemnly.
Fortunately, he could curb himself.
"What do you mean?" Yueling Xuan was shuddering in fear but
wasn’t pleased with how Wu Yu had said she wasn’t his type.
However, at the thought that she would be finished if Wu Yu
was overwhelmed by his primitive instincts, she shut her mouth
immediately and accelerated down. She said, "After we get
down, it will be fine after I disarm a spirit design for you."
Along the way, she had disarmed several spirit designs. They
should be nearing where they wanted to go.
Wu Yu looked away so he wouldn’t see her while following
silently.
Below him, he saw a deep and black vortex with purple
thunderbolts ravaging within. After she disarmed the last spirit
design, she said anxiously to Wu Yu, "You can get in now.
Enter through here and those thunderbolts wouldn’t touch you.
You will only be attacked if you come from the other end."
"In other words, as long as you are sufficiently strong, you can
still return from the other side, right?" asked Wu Yu.
Yueling Xuan retreated to a corner and answered
uneasily,"Ye... Yeah."
Wu Yu entered the vortex and noticed that the thunderbolts
really weren’t attacking him. Both of his legs sank in, but when
he tried to get up, he could feel the thunderbolts getting restless.
These weren’t ordinary thunderbolts, and their power wasn’t
inferior to the heaven’s fire that Ao Yang had used to imprison
Luo Pin.
While sinking, Wu Yu’s eyes were fixed on Yueling Xuan.
This left her petrified, and she couldn’t wait to hide away. Wu
Yu’s gaze was too fervent and full of aggression. Looking at
her pretty face and silky boobs as he sank further down....
Yueling Xuan was terrified and could only pray that Wu Yu
would be gone as soon as possible.
She was really afraid Wu Yu would jump out and unleash his
fury on her on the ground. After all, she knew she couldn’t
resist him at all.
"Sect Master!" At this moment, the Pentamerous Moons darted
in anxiously.
Initially, Wu Yu only had two legs into the vortex and had not
left completely. Driven by his desire to procreate, his eyes were
fixed on Yueling Xuan.
She was too stunning.
However, when the five old ladies came... Although they were
stunning beauties when they were young, they had lost their
elegant appearances by now. Nausea surged up to his throat,
enabling him to overcome his desire. Without delay, he dove
into the channel.
"Sect Leader! You...." The Pentamerous Moons had a quick
glance and finally were at ease after noticing that Yueling Xuan
wasn’t hurt.
However, they saw her slumping to the ground. Her body was
flushed red and she was drenched in perspiration. One could
see relief in her eyes and also a little disappointment as though
she had lost something.
The Pentamerous Moons were people with their own stories.
Looking at Yueling Xuan’s conditions, they were confused.
How could Yueling Xuan be so attracted to Wu Yu with no
clear reason? They knew she had made up her mind to cultivate
alone since young and had never considered getting a dao
companion.
"He’s too frightening." Yueling Xuan finally reacted and
coughed several times to mask her embarrassment.
The Pentamerous Moons didn’t delve deeper as they knew this
was embarrassing for Yueling Xuan.
"What kind of existence is he? Fortunately for us, he has left
our realm."
"Yeah. I don’t remember him being like this the previous time.
This time, he even overwhelmed us directly. Moreover, his
demeanor and looks were completely different."
"Perhaps he has experienced something?"
"Let’s not be bothered by him. He has headed to the Great
Ancient Ink Realm and will never be back." Yueling Xuan’s
expression chilled and she was the first to leave. Everything
that happened today had shaken her dao. She wanted to return
to a place where she could be alone to think about things
calmly.
After all, she knew her body well. Now that Wu Yu had left,
she still felt a little shameful.
It wasn’t that she had never encountered a genius that was
interested in her.
However, how could one ever possess such an intoxicating
attraction?
.....................
Devour.
Procreate.
"When I become incomparably powerful and have countless
descendants... could the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord occupy
the entire Heavenly Domain?"
Wu Yu was pondering this question when travelling towards
the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
He could sense the changes to the Heaven Devouring Avatar
clearly, especially after he surpassed his main body. The two
desires were exceptionally intense.
He felt helpless.
Now he felt hunger and excitement. One was enough torment
for him. How was he going to endure and survive if he had to
resist the two desires?
Fortunately, he arrived in the Great Ancient Ink Realm, which
took some of his attention away.
He had finally arrived in a greater realm from a lesser realm!
3,000 greater realms and 90,000 lesser realms! Among which,
the Great Ancient Ink Realm was probably relatively small
compared to the other 3,000 greater realms.
When Wu Yu found himself on this jet black continent, he was
deeply stumped.
This was definitely a place that could sustain a large number of
immortals and ghostly immortals.
Looking across, he could see himself surrounded by a vast and
endless ink-black mountain range. Dawn was breaking just
now.
He could see a gigantic, scorching hot sun rising slowly from
his horizon in the east.
That scorching sun illuminated the land with endless, brilliant
light, dyeing the ink-black land with a shade of gold.
However, this wasn’t the only phenomenon.
When he turned around, he could see an equally scorching sun
slowly setting down in the horizon.
What was frightening was that it was a black scorching sun!
While the scorching sun from the east was releasing endless
golden light, the black sun in the west was absorbing all light
in the area, sinking the west side of the world into pitch-black
darkness.
A golden sun and a black sun.

Revolving around on opposite ends.

This was unbelievable.
Without a doubt, this realm was huge.
It was far larger and more vast than any realms that Wu Yu had
seen.
As for the spiritual qi, there was nothing one would pick
against. The spiritual qi in the Ancient Demon Realm was
already incredible at five or more times denser than the Jambu
Realm.
As for the Great Ancient Ink Realm, it would probably be ten
times denser than the Ancient Demon Realm. Moreover, the
form was slightly different. The atmosphere wasn’t filled with
dense spiritual qi mist. Instead, an invisible and slightly dullish
spiritual qi filled the atmosphere and had greater effect.
Standing on an ordinary spot, Wu Yu felt like the spiritual qi
had even exceeded the territory of Azure Dragon, where
spiritual qi had fused into the seawater of the Fishing Dragon
Region.
In this place, spiritual qi had assimilated into the air. While
breathing, one could feel it.
In fact, Wu Yu even found a greater qi. It wasn’t in huge
quantities, but it was extremely nourishing. Wu Yu believed it
had something to do with immortals. Most likely, it might be
immortal qi or even immortal essence qi.
When he picked up the sand and earth from the ground, he
realized even these ordinary things had become unusually
tough under the nourishment of spiritual qi. Evidently, this was
a realm that could support many immortals, ghostly immortals,
and even demon immortals.
In this realm, there would only be more experts and secrets. Wu
Yu initially wanted to wander this realm. He would have never
expected the incident with the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor to
happen.
Now that he was here and looking at this vast, majestic, and
endless realm, he didn’t feel the same excitement. Instead, he
was anxious. This was because he had to find targets he could
devour in this realm. Only then could he return to the Jambu
Realm, defeat the Ancient Emperor, and reclaim his body.
Only strength mattered now. He wouldn’t have time to consider
who was kind or evil!
The two desires were related and would cause him restlessness.
Moments ago, Yueling Xuan was too titillating to him. The
lethal attraction had caused him frustration, which was now
accumulated and not vented. After he arrived in the Great
Ancient Ink Realm, he picked up the smell of flesh and blood.
The two desires together would be sufficient to overcome his
rationality.
Following the smell of flesh and blood, he advanced
expeditiously. Right before him was a dark forest, and he darted
into the depths immediately.
"Who’s there!?"
In the depths of the ancient forest was a small, mobile palace.
In fact, it was like a seraphic dao treasure similar to the Temple
of Heart and Spirit that one could bring away at any time.
When the person in it discovered Wu Yu, he rushed out. He
was a middle-aged man with a giant physique. He held two
hammers which were both seraphic dao treasures, and he was
at least a seventh tier Dao Querying cultivator.
When he saw Wu Yu, he berated, "I’ve hidden myself all the
way here and yet you guys could find me? How troublesome!
Didn’t I just kill several of your useless disciples?"
Wu Yu didn’t say a word. The desire that he had restrained
from Yueling Xuan was unleashed on him, completely
devouring him.
Obviously, he wasn’t trying to procreate with this hunky man.
Instead, he devoured him.
This would at most alleviate his hunger.
Wu Yu didn’t make the first move. Rather, that man charged
towards Wu Yu, seemingly wanting to take Wu Yu’s life away
swiftly.
This infuriated Wu Yu further, seeing that the prey was
provoking him.
With the strength of demon immortals, he grabbed him and
devoured him in full.
His emotions stabilized a little after having something to digest.
"Memories."
The most important objective he had was to devour his target’s
memories. Through devouring, Wu Yu could understand the
Great Ancient Ink Realm clearly and gain the knowledge of this
place from someone local to it.
He also learned where he could find immortals and ghostly
immortals.
Just as Wu Yu devoured the Great Ancient Ink Realm’s martial
cultivator, news came in from his real body in the Ancient Soul
Tower.
In the Ancient Soul Tower, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor
suddenly appeared. He stood before Wu Yu, hands clasped
behind his back. He said, "I know that your avatar must want
to go to other worlds, and is desperately trying to get stronger.
You want to return to the Jambu Realm to get back your real
body."
"And so.
"I advise you to give up on your futile task. Because I have
already brought you to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace in the 8,000
Sky Palaces. Your avatar, which cannot even reach the sky
palaces, hells, or the Demon Immortal Realm, cannot possibly
reach this place. And even if you do, the Pu Yuan Sky Palace
is full of immortals everywhere. You cannot possibly find me."
The Ancient Emperor chuckled.
He shook his head irritably. "In truth, I was afraid that you
would do something crazy and complicate things for me.
Therefore, I made the preemptive step of coming to the Pu
Yuan Sky Palace to avoid your retribution. After all, I am about
to execute the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body Seizing. I
cannot afford to be disturbed by you. This is not because I’m
afraid of you."
In order to avoid Wu Yu’s avatar, which would have returned
to the Jambu Realm for revenge after a mad devouring spree,
he had decided to come to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace in the sky
palaces!
This was indeed a huge blow to the Heaven Devouring Avatar,
which was currently digesting the martial cultivator.
He had still thought to quickly devour and win back his body.
But the Ancient Emperor had gone on to the Pu Yuan Sky
Palace already. What could he do?
Could he charge into the sky palaces now? Firstly, he did not
even know how to get to the 8,000 Sky Palaces. His current
body was neither human nor demon. It could not fly there, even
though he was a superhuman.
And even if he reached that place and found the Pu Yuan Sky
Palace, the sky palace was definitely huge. With so many
immortals around, Wu Yu would have to find the real body
hidden in the Ancient Soul Tower. He could not do it without
knowing his location.
And so, checkmate.
He could not possibly get his body back.
Unless Wu Yu’s real body could resist his Immortal Art:
Immortal Fusing Body Seizing.
Unless he had no other choice, Wu Yu naturally did not want
to give up his real body.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar was definitely very powerful,
but without his real body, Wu Yu did not know if he could
control his impulses to devour and procreate.
Although the martial cultivator had been the one who made the
first move, Wu Yu had immediately killed and devoured him
without hesitation.
Over at the Pu Yuan Sky Palace, in the Ancient Soul Tower,
the Ancient Emperor was extremely anxious.
After Wu Yu’s avatar had escaped, the Ancient Emperor had
very quickly thought things through and left the Jambu Realm
for the Pu Yuan Sky Palace.
As he reached the Pu Yuan Sky Palace, he immediately hid,
going into the Ancient Soul Tower just like Wu Yu entered the
Floating Dreams Pagoda.
On the first floor of the Ancient Soul Tower, he had found Wu
Yu. After killing the hopes of the avatar, he began to exact
changes within the Ancient Soul Tower.
Under his control, the nine levels of the Ancient Soul Tower
began to merge into one. Finally, there was just one big world,
with an endless, black vortex under Wu Yu’s feet. He could not
see the end of this vortex, and the position under his feet was
the center of the vortex. It was the region from which darkness
originated.
And above his head, there was another vortex. This one was
golden, and also centered above him, with no visible end to it.
These two cores were facing each other.
And the entire world in the Ancient Soul Tower was revolving
around the cores, spinning intensely.
The entire world was spinning.
Wu Yu’s real body was only at the Dao Querying Realm, and
had not even passed a single dao calamity.
As for the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, he was not the lowest
level immortal. Wu Yu had not even been able to hurt him with
the combined strength of eight demon immortals.
Wu Yu did not know what the cultivation levels of immortals
were like.
But the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was definitely much
stronger than those who had just reached immortalhood. And
with that cultivation level, he could control Wu Yu’s real body
with ease.
At this time, Wu Yu pulled out the Jambu Sky Pillar and all the
best seraphic dao treasures he had.
"They’re all my things. You dare to fight me with them?" The
Ancient Emperor scoffed. He gestured with his hand, and Wu
Yu found that he could not move at all within the Ancient Soul
Tower. Even the Saintly Dragon Golden Robe on his body
could not be controlled. Instead, it restricted him, making him
unable to move.
Perhaps all of this was also within the Ancient Emperor’s
calculations. Wu Yu realized that all of his riches had indeed
been given to him by the Ancient Emperor.
Perhaps since the Imperial Descent and the Imperial Insignia,
he had begun the long game of trapping Wu Yu.
It was indeed unrealistic to go up against him.
He was much scarier than Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian.
Not just the disparity in power between the Ancient Emperor
and Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian, but the disparity between
them and Wu Yu during their respective encounters. The
Ancient Emperor was far more powerful than Wu Yu now.
As a result, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor could easily
control Wu Yu’s body now. He threw him down into the black
vortex. Forget the Somersault Cloud - he could not even move,
let alone speak.
As for the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, he was still smiling,
but there was a wild pleasure in his eyes. He flew up towards
the middle of the golden vortex.
When Wu Yu’s body landed in the center of the black vortex,
the Ancient Emperor reached the center of the golden vortex,
looking down at Wu Yu from high above.
In the center of the vortex, Wu Yu was completely swallowed
up by the darkness. The overwhelming energy swamped him.
It seemed like many immortals or ghostly immortals were
hidden within. They were calling out or crying, and affecting
his mental state.
"The fact that such an elite immortal’s legacy appeared in the
Jambu Realm was my greatest piece of luck.
"Since you appeared in my world, how could I possibly let you
grow up uninterrupted? In this life, I might be above all in the
Jambu Realm, but I’m nothing much in the sky palaces. And
now, the chance to change my destiny and be reborn has come.
I must thank you, Wu Yu. You have given me such a wondrous
transformation.
"Of course, you can only be considered unlucky. In my world,
I am omniscient. You have no way to contend with an
immortal. From the start, you were unable to escape me. In fact,
it could even be said that it was I who painstakingly reared you
until today. Without me, you would not be at your current
cultivation level.
"Therefore, Wu Yu, you need to repay me. You need to return
my benevolence. Today, you retire successfully. In the future,
your name will echo in the 8,000 Sky Palaces, and you will be
proud of all that was done. Of course, perhaps you will not be
able to feel it at that time. Because your avatar is a menace and
a threat. It is a curse. It will not live for much longer."
The more the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor raved, the more
agitated he got. Today was just too monumental for him.
Wu Yu was coldly looking at him from below.
"What are you afraid of, Wu Yu?" Ming Long asked him.
"What do you mean?"
"There’s actually nothing to be afraid of, right? Getting such a
good legacy, your body will naturally respond to it. You could
not possibly not use it, right? You’re already luckier than me. I
died in battle at the time, but I did not have the strength you do
now. I did not die at the hands of an immortal either," Ming
Long lamented.
Wu Yu said, "Not the same. I won’t die."
"How are you so sure?"
"I’m not afraid of him."
"Not being afraid means you can’t die?"
"I believe."
"What belief?"
"The belief that he can’t kill me."
"Oh, alright. Best not speak of these things that cannot possibly
exist. You still don’t seem to get it. An immortal who has spent
so long preparing for this day, and has played you like a puppet
from the start - he can’t possibly fail."
Wu Yu’s eyes were cold and hard.
He knew the logic of what Ming Long had said.
But he was not afraid. This was the will that the Great Sage,
Heaven’s Equal had given him.
Never submit!
Never surrender!
Unyielding and defiant! Unable to be killed or vanquished! No
rest until death!
To choose rebellion, to wreak havoc!
Even if the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was more or less
synonymous with death, Wu Yu still did not fear him.
Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body Seizing?
Come on, then!
He was ready.
Of course, the Ancient Emperor was also ready.
He was laughing without reserve, and even talking to himself.
Perhaps in the larger view of immortals, he felt slighted, caged,
and dissatisfied.
He had even said that Immortal Su Sang of the Su Yu Sky
Palace had looked down on him.
All of this was festering resentment in his heart. Therefore,
when he had seen Wu Yu, who could change his destiny, he
was very excited.
"Immortal Fusing. The fusing of you and I, mind and
Primordial Spirit, into one.
"Body Seizing. I devour you.
"And then I will control all of you, including your memories,
your mystiques, and your legacy. The Ruyi Jingu Bang has
acknowledged you, which means that it will acknowledge me.
"Finally, an era that belongs to me will begin, even as yours
ends.”
Accompanying these words, the two huge vortexes began to
move.
The black vortex carried Wu Yu upwards.
The golden vortex brought the Ancient Emperor downwards.
Even though they were very far apart, they soon would meet in
the middle.
This was the process of the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing
Body Seizing.
As the two vortexes pushed them towards each other, gold and
black lightning began to crackle in the middle, snaking out
towards both of them. And then they collided in mid-air.
The two types of lightning flew everywhere, thundering loudly.
There was as much black lightning outside as there was inside
Wu Yu’s body. And all of this was caused by the "Yu"
character on his forehead.
It was the Immortal Fusing Seed.
The Ancient Emperor’s most important setup, which he had
been unable to remove.
The Immortal Fusing Seed split into black lightning that
enveloped his entire body, numbing it. It even sought out his
Primordial Spirit, which was also turning numb. All of this
pressure was to ensure the smooth invasion of the Ancient
Emperor.
His body was already being controlled.
What should Wu Yu do?
He knew that shouting and flailing would do him no good.
And so he was silent.
But he could only think of two things to do.
The first was to chant the scriptures of the Invincible Vajra
Body and the Vairocana Vajra Buddha Body. As he did, he
could stay alert through the incredible pain that it would bring
him.
The second was to use Visualizing the Inner Ape.
And that was all.
Between heaven and earth, the golden vortex and black vortex
spun and meshed amidst a crackle of the two types of lightning.
They drew closer and closer.
High above, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was also getting
closer to Wu Yu. His body was parallel to the ground, his back
facing the sky, his face towards Wu Yu. His expression was
grim.
He had thought that Wu Yu, who was completely under his
control, would be terrified and fearful.
But instead, within the black vortex, his eyes were shut, his
body relaxed, as if he were asleep. But he could also see the
power of the Invincible Vajra Body glimmering gold from his
body.
The Ancient Emperor was not sure as to what was happening.
Wu Yu was chanting scripture and Visualizing the Inner Ape.
"Purposely feigning calm?" The Ancient Emperor shrugged.
The Immortal Fusing Seed was already limiting Wu Yu’s entire
body, under his will.
The Genesis Immortal Panacea had already penetrated Wu
Yu’s body, which was the basis for him being able to control
Wu Yu’s body.
Without the Genesis Immortal Panacea, his immortal spirit
would not be able to do anything even if he entered Wu Yu’s
body.
Even though he had the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body
Seizing.
He had to have the Genesis Immortal Panacea and the Immortal
Fusing Seed, and change Wu Yu’s body in a certain way. Only
that would allow him space to enter.
"You can just go to sleep. As you’ve always wished, you will
become immortal and your name will shine gloriously in the
8,000 Sky Palaces. Countless people will worship your
existence. Your name will echo in the Heavenly Domain."
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor’s demonic voice came to
him.
Wu Yu did not move at all. He ignored him completely.
He was in his own world. In his heart, in a sea of fire, the
Unparalleled Monkey King stood, covered in golden flames.
The Ruyi Jingu Bang was in his hand, and he was indomitable!
His expression was not at all cowed. Superior - he was steeped
in domination.
Wu Yu was like a junior who was full of respect for the
Unparalleled Monkey King.
His heart was clearing and clearing. Wu Yu had almost
forgotten the situation he was in. All he had in his heart was
"his" dao.
Through the eyes of the Unparalleled Monkey King, the world
he looked at did not seem so vast anymore.
He was not being recklessly arrogant. He, too, had been through
endless trials, and he had endured all of them to eventually
reach this state of mind.
It was as though nothing in the world could kill his dao.
"Still ignoring me? Trying to conceal your terror? It’s useless,
Wu Yu. I know that having another person use your name and
body, stealing your Primordial Spirit and your legacy, and
making your name remembered for a million years... It must be
unbearable. But you have no choice but to bear it. That is your
destiny."
The Ancient Emperor was, after all, but an ordinary immortal.
That was why his joy was too naked now. Even his words had
a secret pleasure that was hardly concealed.
Before, Wu Yu had thought that Hao Tian was a high and
mighty immortal. And then he later learned that he was but a
puny martial cultivator.
For the longest time, Wu Yu had also treated the Ancient
Emperor with such worship. And now, he found him like a
common person. He, too, was prone to being carried away by
happiness, or losing his reason from anger.
But Wu Yu was still helpless even though he had seen through
him. His real body was trapped in an immortal treasure of the
gods, like a shark in a net.
"Your life’s purpose is over. Will you not even say anything?"
As he said this, the golden and black vortexes were on the verge
of meeting and fusing amidst the dense web of black and gold
lightning.
The lightning flashed and crackled everywhere, leaping from
one spot to another.
Within the black vortex, Wu Yu had already been completely
swarmed by both types of lightning. His flesh was being
assailed by it.
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor spoke again, but still there
was no response from Wu Yu.
Given his arrogant nature, he was naturally angered by this.
He sneered, "Silence will not hide your fear. So you choose to
pretend. Then I won’t show you any mercy. Enjoy the feeling
of losing your sense of self."
Call him talkative, if you would.
Actually, he wanted to see Wu Yu’s fearful face. That would
have heightened his sense of accomplishment.
But Wu Yu’s attitude had denied him that pleasure of toying
with his opponent.
This would only fuel his need for domination even further. He
clearly felt that losing one’s self would undo anyone with fear,
no matter how calm Wu Yu appeared.
"Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body Seizing, begin."
The Immortal Fusing Seed that he had made out of the Genesis
Immortal Panacea had completely infiltrated Wu Yu’s body
and was beginning to change his body.
If you compared Wu Yu’s body to a dao treasure, then Wu Yu
was the master, but it was now changed so that both of them
were masters who could control this body.
Next, the Ancient Emperor would completely submerge Wu
Yu into his own body and create a whole, singular body wholly
under his control.
He needed Wu Yu’s memories, his understanding of the legacy.
He needed his connection with the Ruyi Jingu Bang, or he
would not be able to get the legacy at all.
At the moment he said "begin", the golden vortex and black
vortex had finally connected.
And then, accompanied by a huge cluster of dense lightning,
they began to merge.
Above Wu Yu’s head, drastic changes were happening as the
two vortexes met. All of the changes were targeted at Wu Yu.
Above, a golden silhouette appeared behind the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor. It had eyes of gold and blue, and was the
immortal spirit that he had separated.
Compared to Wu Yu’s second Primordial Spirit, this was
probably much more defined.
"Still not scared yet?"
The Ancient Emperor’s voice seemed to come from far away,
although the separated immortal spirit was right before him. He
flew towards Wu Yu with a bristling escort of lightning. All the
lightning within the two vortexes was gathering at his partial
immortal spirit, and being incorporated in. The partial immortal
spirit grew stronger and stronger!
In a flash, he had gathered up all the black and gold lightning
in the Ancient Soul Tower. He was frightfully strong, and
definitely able to crush Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit!
"Hngh!"
The partial immortal spirit of the Ancient Emperor grunted.
Seeing Wu Yu’s eyes still shut, "acting tough", he was even
more infuriated. He said no more, but immediately began the
Body Seizing.
He had already succeeded in the Immortal Fusing portion.

Of course, the success of Immortal Fusing was to be expected.

Body Seizing was the most important step.
Wu Yu’s corporeal body could not resist the imprisonment of
the Ancient Emperor. His powerful partial immortal spirit
could not be stopped as it invaded his body.
It was like a serrated knife tearing its way in. Wu Yu was in
agony. Not physical agony, but a spiritual one!
It was like the saying that two tigers cannot share one mountain.
If a body had a Primordial Spirit fighting with an immortal
spirit, it would naturally result in a clash. As the weaker one,
Wu Yu immediately felt the pressure.
It could be put this way: if the body was a boat, then the
Primordial Spirit was the captain. Now another captain had
appeared, and this one was much stronger. The boat needed a
captain to determine its course. With two, there would be a
fight.
This was the situation inside of Wu Yu’s body currently. When
a new contender entered, Wu Yu lost direct control of his body.
Of course, his opponent had not been able to wrest it yet.
Ordinarily, Body Seizing would require the Ancient Emperor
to find Wu Yu, kill him, and take his body.
But the Ancient Emperor did not wish to do this. He not only
wanted to seize Wu Yu’s body, he also wanted to merge Wu
Yu’s Primordial Spirit into himself. This was because Wu Yu’s
Primordial Spirit was very important - it held the fundamentals
of Wu Yu’s dao, his memories of dao and mystiques, and the
connection with the Ruyi Jingu Bang.
He was not willing to give up on these, and so he had used a
higher level forbidden immortal technique, which was the
Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body Seizing. In order to retain
all that was Wu Yu and then use his own knowledge and
experience to bring it further faster.
Within his body, Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit could not hide.
The Ancient Emperor’s partial immortal spirit was here to
devour it.
His partial immortal spirit, bolstered by the lightning, was like
a titan within Wu Yu’s body. With the Immortal Fusing Seed
embedded in him, Wu Yu was too insignificant against him.
This was the great difference between their spirits. Wu Yu’s
was still a Primordial Spirit, and not yet immortal.
"You can’t escape now," the Ancient Emperor crowed.
Outside the body, black and gold clashed in a frightful mess,
circling Wu Yu’s body.
As for the Ancient Emperor’s real body, it had retreated some
distance away. He had become a little more shriveled and pale.
He looked frail. After all, he had divested away the best part of
him for the partial immortal spirit. What remained was what he
had more or less abandoned.
Of course, it would continue to guard the Jambu Realm in the
future and fulfill its duty, allowing him not to call attention to
himself. It had a purpose.
The more important part was in Wu Yu.
Against such a monstrous titan, Wu Yu was at an extreme
disadvantage.
He was in despair because he had seen this coming. All that the
Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal had taught him - he could not give
it up.
Now his body was not his own. Even chanting the scripture of
the Invincible Vajra Body was useless. But he still used
Visualizing the Inner Ape.
"Your avatar is very good at devouring. But that’s not the real
thing. That would be my devouring."
The huge partial immortal spirit reached out with a pair of
enormous hands to clamp around Wu Yu. His body was only
so big, and he could not run anywhere. His opponent’s strength
exceeded his by more than a hundredfold, and he knew that he
probably would not be able to escape his hands.
He opened his huge mouth, about to swallow Wu Yu.
At this moment, Wu Yu was still seated in the lotus position,
his palms together. He was as immovable as a mountain, and
equally expressionless.
"Still feigning toughness."
The Ancient Emperor sneered again. He opened his mouth and
swallowed Wu Yu without mercy.
And then he began to digest.
Crushing a mortal with more than 100 times his strength, the
Ancient Emperor could not fail.
Besides, the entire setting was within his own immortal treasure
of the gods.
All was within his control.
The only thing he regretted was that he wished he could see Wu
Yu’s crying and begging face. Who knew that Wu Yu was so
stubborn, and silent until the end.
It was as if he was oblivious, or as if nothing was happening.
The second phase of the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body
Seizing was truly beginning. The Ancient Emperor would rob
Wu Yu of his primordial spirit and make it his own. His
memories would be retained, but his emotions would not.
This was a relatively smooth part of his plan so far. The more
difficult part was the nurturing of the Immortal Fusing Seed. It
had been completed a few years ago.
Therefore, to him now, it was like success flowing after his hard
work.
Wu Yu had devoured so many demon immortals in this short
period of time. To think that now it would be his turn to be
devoured.
"A pity. Not for me, but for you. I had thought that you were
the best hope to let the Great Sage’s legacy shine in this world.
But you hit against this wall." Ming Long was still trembling
and weeping.
Wu Yu shut his eyes, and ignored her too.
"In the future, I’ll choose to slumber as well. I won’t wake
again." Ming Long said listlessly.
"You can have him restore you to a body." Wu Yu suddenly
said.
He was currently in the stomach of the Ancient Emperor’s
partial immortal spirit, which was a golden lake full of liquid.
There were many tentacles in the golden liquid, which were
piercing Wu Yu’s primordial spirit. They were absorbing all
that he was. It had already begun.
"Forget it. After so long, my previous desire has waned. Even
if I can be reborn, the world is meaningless without you. So,
forget it."
She was not joking. She was serious.
"I don’t want others to give me rebirth. I only want you, Wu
Yu."
Her words were grave, unlike her tone before. They were
heavy, and reflected her innermost thoughts.
For her, being resurrected by others was meaningless.
What she waited for, wanted, was not the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor.
Wu Yu was a little speechless.
Even she needed him.
His family and friends all needed him.
Of course, he could not just be "digested" like that by the
Ancient Emperor.
If his primordial spirit was dissolved, then his real body would
be gone.
From now on, he would lose his real body, the Great Sage,
Heaven’s Equal’s legacy, and Ming Long.
So the Ancient Emperor might be a hundred times stronger than
him, and in control of everything.
Devouring the primordial spirit might be the final step. Once
he succeeded, Wu Yu would disappear for good.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar would no longer be able to feel
the presence of his real body.
"Not a good feeling, is it? If you are afraid, and want to beg for
mercy, you can let it all out, Wu Yu. I won’t laugh at you. After
all, this is your last chance to express your will in this world."
The Ancient Emperor said with a wicked smile.
His partial immortal spirit sat cross-legged, focused on
digesting Wu Yu. In time, he would succeed.
Perhaps in just a quarter of an hour, his long-time dream would
be realized.
He could not hold back the delirious triumph bubbling in his
chest.
But he could not declare it to the world either! After all, this
was a secret, and it was best for it to remain so.
"Will there still be any place in the 8,000 Sky Palaces that I
cannot go?"
"Immortal Su Sang, I’ve chased you for so long, and you’ve
always snubbed me. Next time, you will pay the price."
"As will all the people who looked down on me before."
Ancient Emperor’s eyes were turning red. He recalled all the
past slights, and the frightening new rise he would soon enjoy.
Wu Yu still did not reply. He increased his speed, angrily
devouring Wu Yu. The tentacles in the lake had plunged into
Wu Yu’s primordial spirit and were furiously sucking. Wu
Yu’s primordial spirit had been in a human shape, resembling
himself. But now it was fusing gradually into the golden liquid
he was submerged in.
"Great Sage, what should I do?"
From start to end, Wu Yu had been asking him. In his mind, the
Unparalleled Monkey King was bathing in flames, staring
intensely at Wu Yu.
What did the Great Sage want to say?
But he said nothing.
"Great Sage, can you give me an answer?"
Wu Yu asked him urgently.
The Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal, Victorious Fighting Buddha,
stared at him with fiery eyes.
"I don’t want to lose everything."
He gritted his teeth. He knew that he was fading. His memories,
and everything that he was - it was being stolen by the Ancient
Emperor.
But it was by someone more than a hundred times stronger. He
could manipulate Wu Yu’s primordial spirit with ease. The
only thing he could not control was Wu Yu’s thoughts.
But he could devour Wu Yu completely, and force him to not
think.
The Great Sage gave no answers.
"I am not satisfied."
But the weak would suffer, would lose what they had. Not
being satisfied was of no use.
Wu Yu sensed it. The Great Sage had faded away. He would
never help him again.
"Are you telling me that no one can intervene for me in this
world? To change everything, I have to depend on myself?"
If you depended on the protection of others, you would never
be able to become truly strong.
One had to depend on oneself for everything.
Even now, Wu Yu was still resting his hopes on the Great Sage,
Heaven’s Equal, but the Great Sage did not tell him anything.
Soon, he only had a dim consciousness left. The Ancient
Emperor had already taken much of him.
Only the innermost self was still awake.
"I must depend on myself."
Wu Yu came to this conclusion, after endless musing.
In this vast world, no one could save him. The struggle of the
road to immortality depended on him alone.
Him alone!
Him alone!
But he knew how powerful the Ancient Emperor. How could
he do it alone?
It was easy to want it. But to accomplish it, that was too
difficult.
He no longer used Visualizing the Inner Ape, but now opened
the eyes of his primordial spirit. All that was left was his head
now. The golden liquid had already covered his shoulders, and
the body of his primordial spirit was completely dissolved.
The Ancient Emperor was at the final step.
"Finally willing to face it." The Ancient Emperor sneered.

Wu Yu looked at everything around him.

He looked like a wreck.
"Devour......"
Fusing, devouring, it was all so familiar, as the Heaven
Devouring Avatar’s abilities. But he was actually the one being
devoured now.
All that was left was his brain.
Laughable.
"I’ve already seen most of you now." The Ancient Emperor
continued to boast. He was very satisfied.
Wu Yu’s head looked down. The golden liquid had already
dissolved most of his primordial spirit.
There was too much contained in his primordial spirit.
The Ancient Emperor was at the final step, and the golden
liquid surged towards Wu Yu. It covered his remaining head.
His scalp was starting to dissolve.
"I alone!"
But what should he do at this time?
Most of what he had was plundered, and only the core of Wu
Yu remained.
"Why can you devour me, but I can’t devour you?"
The other half of his body, the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast
had a thought.
He was submerged in the golden liquid right now.
And he still had a mouth. Therefore, Wu Yu opened his mouth
and started gulping down the golden liquid frantically.
Although only just his head was left, but it was intact, with a
mouth, throat, and other orifices. It was sealed, and not
exposed.
The rest of Wu Yu’s body had already dissolved into the golden
liquid, and dispersed throughout the partial immortal spirit. The
current golden liquid was the mixture of Wu Yu and the
Ancient Emperor’s dao, of his Mystiques and memories.
Wu Yu drank mouth after mouth. While he had no devouring
ability, unlike the Heaven Devouring Avatar, he vaguely knew
how to do it and what would happen after he devoured.
He used these changes to begin a struggle with his primordial
spirit. And despite him not originally having the devouring
ability, in this primordial spirit battle, it was working!
The tentacles plunged into his brain sucking out the last bit of
primordial spirit he had.
As for Wu Yu’s primordial spirit, he opened his mouth, and
swallowed up huge mouthfuls of the golden liquid. He was
using the technique of the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast,
and trying to Replicate it as best as he could. While his real
body could not have devouring abilities, but under such
circumstances, his primordial spirit could gain something by
swallowing!
As he drank up the golden liquid, his neck started to lengthen.
And then his shoulders started to come back!
Of course, his opponent was also devouring. As he increased
his speed, Wu Yu’s shoulders and neck again vanished.
"Dream on!"
Wu Yu drank and drank like a man possessed. He only needed
to open his mouth, and he could inhale it all up, like the Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast. After a furious struggle, his shoulders
again grew back.
After all, it was a primordial spirit and an immortal spirit. They
were not as agile as bodies of flesh. Being able to devour and
change was their limit.
Although it was but a small change, it was enough to make the
Ancient Emperor sweat, and then grow angry.
"Damned rebellious primordial spirit. You dare to resist me?
See if I don’t destroy you!" Ancient Emperor screamed.
Wu Yu laughed. "Destroy me then. But then you can’t get all
of my dao and Mystiques. As long as there is a break, I want to
see how you will fill the gaps in the legacy back in."
"You dare threaten me?" Ancient Emperor howled.
"Why can’t I? You want to take my body? Not so easy! After
tonight, I guarantee you nightmares every night!"
"You’re too full of yourself!"
"We’ll see about that!"
Wu Yu’s speed of growth was the equivalent of his opponent’s
devouring.
This was a fierce battle. Actually, the Ancient Emperor still
held the advantage, and Wu Yu’s skull continued to shrink. But
no matter how small his resistance, he continued to hold his
primordial spirit head in a complete shape, so he could continue
to fight!
For the Ancient Emperor, there was another rather troublesome
factor.
And that was the fact that the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing
Body Seizing had a time limit.
He had used numerous items in order to form a spirit design.
While the spirit design was triggered, he had to complete his
devouring. Otherwise, his partial immortal spirit couldn’t
maintain the same level of strength.
In other words, the reason why his partial immortal spirit could
be so powerful now and easily crush Wu Yu was because he
had absorbed lots of lightning previously. These lightning bolts
came from the spirit design, and the spirit design was
exemplified by the two vortexes above and below Wu Yu.
However, there was a time limit to the spirit design. There was
a complete flow to its circulation, from the beginning to the
end.
And now, they were nearing the end. If he was successful, it
would have ended by now. The Ancient Emperor had never
expected Wu Yu to hang on for so long with just a head.
He knew Wu Yu’s devouring technique and ability must have
come from the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord, and the technique
was enabling Wu Yu to resist his partial immortal spirit that
was 100 times stronger.
If he knew Wu Yu was capable of such, he probably would’ve
been more careful.
Once the spirit design ended, his partial immortal spirit would
be weakened more than 10 times over. When the time came, he
would be in hot water! He might even be devoured by Wu Yu!
Although the Ancient Emperor didn’t say a word, he was
getting flustered. He knew he had devoured 95% of Wu Yu and
gotten pretty much everything. Although there were some gaps,
it wouldn’t affect him much. Nonetheless, he wanted perfection
and to drain Wu Yu of everything.
He had allowed the Heaven Devouring Avatar to slide away
previously. If he allowed the 5% to escape too, it would be a
shame!
"Scoundrel!"
With roughly 100 breaths of time left to the end of the spirit
design, the Ancient Emperor threw his whole weight behind it,
upped his strength to the limit, and started devouring Wu Yu’s
Primordial Spirit frenziedly.
However, Wu Yu wasn’t privy to this. He didn’t know about
the time limit. All he had his mind was to hang on. This belief
was even more intense than the Ancient Emperor. The belief to
survive supported him, and images of his kin, friends, and love
had all surfaced in his mind. Although his consciousness was
blurry, he was in a more feverish state than the Ancient
Emperor!
At this moment, he felt like he was gobbling down blood.
Whatever the Ancient Emperor had extracted from his head
was gobbled back down.
His will was feverish and definitely stronger than the Ancient
Emperor’s!
However, the Ancient Emperor was still overwhelmingly more
powerful than him. Although this plan was great, the Ancient
Emperor’s devouring was still quicker than Wu Yu’s overall.
Therefore, despite gaining back a substantial portion, his
Primordial Spirit’s head was still shrinking. From 5% to 4%
and still on a downward trend!
Obviously, the 100 breaths of time were passing. Unlike Wu
Yu, who was concentrated on resisting with all his might, the
Ancient Emperor had to take note of the time while giving his
all. Judging from the pace, he could have finished Wu Yu off
completely within the 100 breaths of time.
However, he was frightened by Wu Yu’s frenzied mode.
"Dream on!"
Whenever the Ancient Emperor gained the upper hand, Wu Yu
would have an upsurge in will to continue devouring the golden
liquid and resist the Ancient Emperor. In fact, his head would
grow a little more at these moments.
Wu Yu didn’t know about the hundred breaths of time.
He only knew he wanted to live!
This made his struggle even more focused!
If he knew he just had to hang on for 100 breaths of time, he
might have vanished completely by 80.
If he knew he had to hang on for 150, he might be absorbed by
130.
However, he had no idea how long he had to hang on for now.
He only knew he couldn’t lose. Therefore, he would exhaust all
his strength, grit his teeth, and bear the pain. Wu Yu recalled
many people at this point. He recalled Feng Xueya guiding him
patiently, pointing him towards the path of the Immortal Dao,
and eventually Feng Xueya’s chilling corpse. He recalled Sun
Wudao having big dreams of him and giving Wu Yu everything
he had.
He recalled Luo Pin and their promise to meet again in the sky
palaces.
"How can I go back on my word?! How can I!?"
Unresigned! Endless! Unvanquishable!
His Primordial Spirit was screaming, and his frightening will
was something that the Ancient Emperor had not expected. As
the struggle carried on, the Ancient Emperor was getting
restless over the 100 breaths of time. The more he was
distracted, the more he was afraid he couldn’t complete within
time. Therefore, he lost focus and his mind started wandering.
The more he was concerned about the passing of time and his
partial immortal spirit losing the intensity of strength, the more
certain he was that he couldn’t complete his devour by the end
of the time limit.
"Wu Yu!” the Ancient Emperor berated. The limit of 100
breaths of time was almost up. However, Wu Yu was still
hanging on with just 1% of his Primordial Spirit!
Only 10 breaths of time left!
However, the Ancient Emperor was intimidated. He was afraid
he couldn’t assimilate Wu Yu within the time limit.
If that happened and time passed, his partial immortal spirit
would be weakened by 10 times over. At that time, Wu Yu
would still be within his stomach. At his current devouring
speed, Wu Yu might end up devouring the Ancient Emperor!
Then he could regain control of the body and even digest his
partial immortal spirit to gain his dao and everything.
He would lose huge if that happened. The partial immortal
spirit was also an important part of his body. At this point, he
had given up on his Yan Huang Ancient Emperor’s body.
Therefore, in a moment of panic and when 95 breaths of time
had passed, he spat out the last 1% of Wu Yu’s Primordial
Spirit.
If he had persisted for another five breaths of time, he might
have assimilated Wu Yu completely.
However, he was afraid of an accident. Wu Yu’s relentless will
to survive had instilled fear in him. In the end, he chose to
discard the final 1%.
Nonetheless, after discarding the 1%, he could have killed Wu
Yu swiftly. Although the fusion wasn’t perfect without the final
1%, there was no other way. Once he missed the timing, he
wouldn’t be able to devour the last portion that might be
containing the most important parts. On the other hand, if he let
the 1% enter his stomach, it would be a nightmare.
Therefore, he wanted to kill the final 1% to eradicate all
potential future problems. He just had to endure the grievances
of losing the final 1%.
After all, he had succeeded in most parts.
Wu Yu had never expected the Ancient Emperor to spit him out
in fear.
With just 1% of his Primordial Spirit left, he was exceptionally
weak. In fact, everything was blurry. He could no longer sense
the Heaven Devouring Avatar. Similarly, the Heaven
Devouring Avatar couldn’t either.
The connection between the two bodies was severed, similar to
one losing control of one’s arm.
The final 1% could only contain some important memories and
the core of one’s dao.
After he got out, his Primordial Spirit was redistributed. It grew
a body and four limbs, but its head got even smaller. It was
exceptionally weak and could be killed by the partial immortal
spirit at any moment. Only by remaining in the stomach of the
partial immortal spirit could he retain some strength.

Obviously, Wu Yu also saw the partial immortal spirit shrink

by 90% abruptly, weakening extensively.
Even so, it was over 1,000 times more powerful than the current
Wu Yu. Wu Yu could be easily crushed to death with a single
finger. When the Ancient Emperor chose to discard the 1%, Wu
Yu understood he would probably be killed now.
"You are really difficult! Truth be told, I’m a little impressed.
Regardless, you stopped me from achieving perfection.
Nonetheless, even 99% is great. Whatever you know, I
basically know it all now. Now, I have no time to waste on you.
You can die now!"
With the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body Seizing
completed, the Ancient Emperor had almost succeeded.
However, he was still anxious to eradicate the lurking danger
by shattering the remaining Primordial Spirit of Wu Yu. He
reached out with his giant finger and was about to squash the
tiny bit of Primordial Spirit Wu Yu had left.
At the very least, Wu Yu’s hard work had prevented the
Ancient Emperor from gaining everything he once had.
This was equivalent to letting him swallow a housefly.
Knowing that the Ancient Emperor was infuriated, he felt a
little more content.
"It’s enough."
The attempt was destined to be a failure. Wu Yu had never
dreamed he could devour the Ancient Emperor, considering the
fact that the Ancient Emperor had planned meticulously for
this. Nonetheless, biting back at the Ancient Emperor in the
process was still a form of reward.
It was a lot easier to kill the final 1% than devouring it.
Furthermore, this was the most basic method to seize one’s
body. The stronger Primordial Spirit could easily kill the
weaker Primordial Spirit.
If it wasn’t because the Ancient Emperor wanted more, Wu Yu
would have died earlier.
His finger was like the finger of heaven, while Wu Yu’s body
was just the size of an ant. Wu Yu would be crushed easily. It
was a simple act. Regardless of how one would see it, the
difference between a mortal and an immortal couldn’t be made
up for with one’s will, fighting spirit, or even frenzied mind. It
was commendable that Wu Yu had done what he did.
He lifted his head. Even now, his gaze was a blazing torch,
instilling fear in the Ancient Emperor.
Obviously, this further steeled the Ancient Emperor’s resolve -
he had to eradicate the last 1% of Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit.
He could still feel chills at the thought of Wu Yu devouring him
previously.
"Die now!
"I have gained everything you have. Moving forward, at least
at the Pu Yuan Sky Palace and the vast immortal domain, I will
continue an amazing adventure with your body."
He smiled.
"And soon, you will be killed by me. I wouldn’t mind
devouring my main body." At the final moments, Wu Yu kept
a gentle smile.
"You mean you are placing your hopes on the Heaven
Devouring Avatar? Haha! Stop dreaming. There are lots of
things that you still don’t understand. Your Heaven Devouring
Avatar won’t live much longer."
The Ancient Emperor was flushed with success. The next
moment, he pressed down on Wu Yu with his finger and
exerted strength.
All of a sudden, Wu Yu felt like he was being sucked in by a
powerful force.
He vanished before the Ancient Emperor’s partial immortal
spirit.
"I...."
Suddenly, he saw the Ruyi Jingu Bang appearing in an
unknown place in the body.
Immediately after, he crashed into it.
Before him, he saw a smart-looking girl.
That was Ming Long.
That’s right. That was Ming Long and the Ruyi Jingu Bang.
They were now within a unique space of the Milky Way
Suppressing Godly Metal Treasure.
Ming Long was usually trapped in this place. Obviously, she
had miraculously survived till this day and had not vanished
because of this place.
When the Ancient Emperor’s partial immortal spirit wanted to
kill Wu Yu’s 1% Primordial Spirit, the Ruyi Jingu Bang had
magically protected and brought him here.
Evidently, the Ancient Emperor wouldn’t find this place. At the
same time, this meant that the Primordial Spirit of Wu Yu’s
main body wouldn’t die. Although he was still fragile, he could
continue living.
When she saw Wu Yu appearing in this place, Ming Long was
dumbfounded. She shook her and said, "It’s great that you are
still alive. Moreover, you might have a chance to turn the tables
around again to reclaim your own body in the future. That’s
your own physical body after all. It is just that the chances
might be slim as his immortal spirit will only get stronger.”
Wu Yu understood the reasoning. The truth was, Wu Yu could
barely resist him when he was in the stomach of the partial
immortal spirit. If the conditions were all the same but the
Ancient Emperor didn’t have the support of the spirit design,
Wu Yu would have stood a chance to turn the tables to reclaim
his body.
However, the Ancient Emperor was cautious and spat Wu Yu
out. He gave up on the 1% and was prepared to kill Wu Yu.
Theoretically speaking, he might have the opportunity again in
the future.
However, as time passed, the chances of that happening would
diminish.
Even Wu Yu had to admit that the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor
could now easily control his physical body, possessed his
memories and mystiques, and could easily become him. Most
likely, despite failing to kill Wu Yu, the Ancient Emperor was
now basking in the euphoria of having a bright, new future.
"I’m a little tired." Wu Yu wanted to just take a nap.
"Have a good rest." Ming Long pursed her lips as sorrow
gleamed in her eyes.
She let Wu Yu rest his head on her lap, placed her arms around
his head, and leaned on him. Soon, Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit
entered a dormant state.
"My Heaven Devouring Avatar and I will claim back what is
mine one day! I’ll let the Ancient Emperor meet a tragic end."
Wu Yu talked while dreaming.
Ming Long reached out her small hands to caress the face of
Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit. Hearing what he said, tears were
rolling in her eyes.
Vaguely, she could hear the agitated laughter of the Ancient
Emperor resounding.
......
"It has finally ended."
In the ink-black world, the black sun in the west had set and the
golden sun from the east had risen into the sky. The dullish
ground, black grit, and rocks were dyed in a shade of gold under
the illumination of the golden sun.
In the dark forest, the white-haired, red-eyed young man
blankly looked into the empty forest.
After devouring, he would be in a satisfied state for a brief
period.
That’s the period he would have the clearest mind.
Regarding the details of the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing
Body Seizing in the Ancient Soul Tower, Wu Yu was clear on
most parts. It was only till the Primordial Spirit of Wu Yu’s real
body was left with 1% that his memories became a little vague.
Nonetheless, he knew that the Primordial Spirit of his real body
was now being protected by the Ruyi Jingu Bang. At the very
least, he had left his roots behind.
At the same time, he kept a slimmer of hope. Now Wu Yu saw
the possibility of re-devouring the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor.
He wasn’t too far off.
He had no option but to admit that his main body was now
seized by the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor. In the future, he
would be using Wu Yu’s body, his dao, mystiques, and even
his name. In the 8,000 Sky Palaces, he had inherited an elite
immortal’s legacy and would rise up like a superstar.
Perhaps all the glory would gather upon him.
For now, Wu Yu could only live as the Heaven Devouring
Avatar, perhaps only in a deserted and dark corner of a greater
realm.
This was a fact and he admitted to it. This was the outcome of
a mortal defeated by an immortal. It was destined to begin with
and had no uncertainty.
Only by admitting one’s defeat could one walk out from the
shadows of it to explore the roads ahead.
"In the past, I desired to be an immortal and jump out of the
mortal realm. I wished for longevity, eternal youth, and to live
a carefree life as an immortal.
"But now I’ve lost my body, let alone become an immortal."
Perhaps for a brief instant, he seemed to have lost the goal of
his life and became lost.
This was the destruction of one’s dao.
Fortunately, he still had his Heaven Devouring Avatar and a
group of close friends and relatives. He still had Luo Pin.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar had also brought him hope.
Although the torment of desires was encompassed in the hope,
he wasn’t afraid.
To fight desperately when confronting mortal danger!
"Now I’m at the lowest point in my life."
Looking at the body of his second Primordial Spirit, he was a
little lost.
He lifted his head and saw the golden, scorching sun.
"My goals have changed. From becoming immortal to
avenging."
To avenge Feng Xueya.
And more importantly, to avenge himself.
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor had seized his body.
He would rise through the sky palaces with Wu Yu’s name.
As for Wu Yu, he was left with Heaven Devouring Avatar. No
matter how strong he was, he didn’t have the same steady
sensation he had with his main body.
And now hatred had flooded his mind. Only the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor was left in his mind.
His desire for revenge was even more intense and explosive
than wanting to become an immortal. In fact, he only had one
goal in mind: take revenge and reclaim everything that was his.
This goal lifted his spirits.
If he didn’t get revenge and failed to reclaim his body, he would
be too embarrassed to meet and spend the rest of his life with
Luo Pin in the sky palaces with his Heaven Devouring Avatar.
"The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor...."
In the Great Ancient Ink Realm, a deafening roar reverberated
throughout the sky.
His anger, fury, and murderous intent raged like blazing fire.
From today onwards, this would become the reason for him to
give his all in battle.
"I refuse to believe that I couldn’t control the Heaven
Devouring Avatar. I refuse to believe I can’t reclaim everything
that belongs to me! I refuse to believe I couldn’t kill the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor!"
The body of the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast brought with
it brutality, violence, anger, and frenzy. Combining it with the
state of mind that Wu Yu had, Wu Yu would probably change.
He would likely become the nightmare of many people,
immortals, and ghostly immortals.
"Ancient Emperor, I’ll leave my body and name with you for
now. There will be a day when I return to reclaim them. At that
time, you will be ripped into ten thousand pieces. I’ll shatter
your immortal spirit and vanquish you for eternity!!" He was
currently in human form. However, this seemingly small body
encompassed fury and hatred that could shake the entire realm.
He desired revenge and had set reclaiming his body as his
target. Compared to his previous goal of achieving
immortalhood, this desire was more than 10 times stronger.

And that promise to meet again in the sky palaces.

The girl was stunning and unforgettable for eternity. The day
she charged out of the spirit design and smiled at him despite
flames torching her.... Although Wu Yu had been dealt a severe
blow, he had no reason to give up now.
In the deserted forest, there were few people around.
The anger of hatred and surging murderous intent swept
through the world, seemingly causing the Great Ancient Ink
Realm to shudder.
After all, he had the power befitting of immortals currently.
Within him, he possessed the strength of two demon immortals.
"This isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning."
3,000 greater realms, 90,000 lesser realms, 8,000 Sky Palaces,
and 10,000 Levels of Hell!
In this vast world, he wasn’t just the Heaven Devouring Evil
Lord that was trapped in the Jambu Realm. The Heaven
Devouring Evil Lord could only devour mortal martial
cultivators, while he could target immortals and ghostly
immortals as well.
Jumping out of Jambu Realm and arriving in the Great Ancient
Ink Realm was like a caged tiger arriving in a forest with small
animals!
Wu Yu didn’t know if it was a fortune or misfortune to
encounter an opponent like the Ancient Emperor in his lifetime.
Regardless, gaining a resolve 10 times stronger than before
after losing his main body was an unquestionable fact.
From today onwards, Wu Yu changed. Perhaps he had become
a devil. Perhaps he could intimidate the immortal domain.
Nonetheless, he knew he was still himself.
Losing his main body would mean he had lost various
mystiques. Therefore, he saw it as discarding the excess. In the
past, he possessed too much, and that distracted him a little.
Various mystiques, various transformation art, the Invincible
Vajra Body, the Great Way of Immortality Art...
And now it was all simple and direct. There was only one thing
left. He wouldn’t have to gain enlightenment, refine immortal
medicines, or fashion spirit designs. All he needed to do was
just devour!
After which, he would gain everything, including dao,
mystiques, and immortal techniques.
What he had to do had simplified and his goal had been
narrowed to a single one. That was to head to the 8,000 Sky
Palaces, look for a guy named Wu Yu, and seek revenge.
He gradually calmed down after the explosion of hatred in his
heart.
The Ancient Emperor was certain Wu Yu wouldn’t be able to
control himself and wouldn’t live for long after becoming the
second Heaven Devouring Evil Lord.
However, Wu Yu didn’t think the same. He was different from
the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord. Moreover, the Heaven
Devouring Evil Lord was simple-minded and without
intelligence, while Wu Yu knew Replicate.
When he used it, no one could tell the difference.
When the Heaven Devouring Avatar reached a new level, Wu
Yu had felt that the combination of Return, Devour, Replicate,
and Immolate was a lot more frightening than his main body.
The negative side effects were restlessness and hunger.
However, Wu Yu suddenly felt his mind clear up extensively.
He could still feel the vague and indescribable connection with
his other body. It wasn’t just the remaining 1% of Wu Yu’s
main body, but also the partial immortal spirit.
The connection didn’t allow communication or control.
Perhaps this had something to do with the Ancient Emperor
assimilating Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit.
However, the Ancient Emperor might not be aware of an
amazing thing.
The balance between the Primordial Spirit of the Heaven
Devouring Avatar and the Primordial Spirit of the main body -
it still existed.
When the Ancient Emperor’s partial immortal spirit absorbed
99% of Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit, the balance had shifted to
between the Heaven Devouring Avatar, the partial immortal
spirit of the Ancient Emperor, and the 1% remaining Primordial
Spirit of Wu Yu.
This was a surprising realization.
At this moment, the Ancient Emperor’s partial immortal spirit,
together with the 1% remaining Primordial Spirit of Wu Yu,
were over 10 times stronger, or perhaps even several dozen
times stronger, than 100% of Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit
initially.
The result was a clear-minded, partial immortal spirit.
Although they couldn’t communicate or affect each other, Wu
Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar was able to regain a clear mind
from his state of berserk.
"This means that as long as the Ancient Emperor uses my body,
any improvements he makes, I’ll be able to do the same quicker
and more ferociously than him. At the same time, I could
maintain my rationality!"
The greatest issue - controlling the desires that had been
bothering Wu Yu - was now resolved.
The Ancient Emperor himself did not know that absorbing 99%
of Wu Yu’s Primordial Spirit would be of such great help to the
Heaven Devouring Avatar.
But while the foreign partial immortal spirit of the Ancient
Emperor was mostly in control, he was unable to fully sense
the presence of the avatar.
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar was like an arm of the
Ancient Emperor. The Ancient Emperor could not control Wu
Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar, but because he existed, the
stronger he grew, the less likely Wu Yu was to lose control and
descend into madness.
This was perhaps the only good news today. At least up till
now, Wu Yu had established full control over his body, and
perhaps even had some room for devouring.
Besides, each time the Ancient Emperor strengthened Wu Yu’s
body, Wu Yu could feel it.
As the Ancient Emperor was an immortal with an immortal
spirit, he naturally could do this, having a more profound
understanding of dao compared to Wu Yu. Therefore, when he
first gained control, there would be a period of time where he
had successive breakthroughs. Although Wu Yu did not know
how much he could strengthen Wu Yu’s body in a short period
of time, Wu Yu could test it with his own devouring limit.
"This way, my Heaven Devouring Avatar can also rapidly grow
stronger. It will be worthy and able of finding a way to break
the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body Seizing. After all, the
Ancient Emperor did not truly succeed. There must be a method
in the vast Heavenly Domain that can allow me to win back
everything.”
His devouring and Replicate could serve him well in the
immortal domain. As long as he did not lose control, there
would be no problem.
Wu Yu felt that the Heaven Devouring Avatar probably had
frightening potential for growth right now, even while
maintaining his sanity.
"It’s time to establish my ground."
Gaining his body back would be no easy task.
He knew very little of the immortal domain.
He had a lot of general knowledge about the Great Ancient Ink
Realm, which was far more than many other places.
"In order to get my body back, I might need to go to the 8,000
Sky Palaces. But to get there, I have to rise as an immortal. My
circumstances are special, and I definitely cannot rise up.
Therefore, I need to find another way to get into the 8,000 Sky
Palaces. For example, how did the Ancient Emperor go to the
Pu Yuan Sky Palace?"
Just from devouring that person’s memories, he did not know.
He also did not know how to get up to the sky palaces besides
ascending.
The native immortals of the Great Ancient Ink Realm could
remain for some time, but they were only postponing their
ascension. If they truly ascended, they could not treat it lightly.
"I have to remain calm and take this step by step." Wu Yu knew
keenly that many things could not be rushed. Rome was not
built in a day.
The Ancient Emperor’s ferocious rise had allowed him to shake
off the red haze and become calm.
His goal, in summary, went like this: Get strong, enter the sky
palaces, seek a way to break the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing
Body Seizing, win back everything, kill the Ancient Emperor.
The third and fourth steps were the most crucial. He had to
grow stronger now, and to do so, he had to enter the sky palaces.
Calm! Calm....
He was recalling the memories that he had devoured.
Besides gleaning information that he had gathered about the
Great Ancient Ink Realm and other realms throughout the
Ancient Emperor’s centuries of life, Wu Yu had also gained
information about immortals and ghostly immortals.
Understanding immortal cultivation levels was very important
for Wu Yu.
"Mortals need to have a complete dao in order to pass the Great
Trial of the Immortal Dao. Once they succeed, a complete dao
enters their Primordial Spirit, and they can become immortal.
Only then can they rise to the sky palaces.
"A Primordial Spirit that has become one with its dao and the
Violet Kingdom, and drawn in all its Violet Kingdom
Primordial Energy, will evolve into an immortal spirit. An
immortal spirit is the core of an immortal’s spiritual power. It
is where one will temper the spirit. It is everything to an
immortal. Even if an immortal’s body dies, the immortal
remains alive as long as the immortal spirit survives. With just
a suitable vessel, the immortal spirit can survive for quite long.
It can even be reborn.
"An immortal’s spiritual power is called immortal energy,
which results from the merging of Primordial Spirit and Violet
Kingdom Primordial Energy. It can be used for immortal
techniques, which are far more powerful than dao techniques.
"Besides the immortal spirit, one will also be graced by heaven,
and one’s body will be transformed into an immortal body. An
immortal body and immortal spirit are everything to an
immortal. It is also the key to ascending. An immortal body is
far greater than a mortal’s body. Mortal bodies will last 600
years at most, before it must disintegrate. But after becoming
an immortal, one has a yuan of life. Which is 129,600 years."
From 600 years to 129,600 years. That was the difference
between a mortal and an immortal!
This was also the difference between Wu Yu and the Ancient
Emperor!
From a pool of billions of mortals, only one immortal would
emerge.
An immortal spirit that integrated the dao, the Primordial Spirit,
and Violet Kingdom Primordial Energy. That was the core of
an immortal.
After one attained immortalhood, one would have an immortal
body with a lifespan of 129,600 years. This was where the
immortal spirit would reside.
Ming Long had also lived for one yuan, but it was different for
her because she had been sleeping most of the time. Otherwise,
she would also have faded away.
This was also why the Ancient Emperor’s partial immortal
spirit was terrifying, even though it was just a portion. It could
crush a mortal’s Primordial Spirit without question. The fact
that Wu Yu could even do some reverse devouring was a
miracle in and of itself.
While an immortal spirit had no finite lifespan, it would
become very weak after losing its immortal body, and was easy
to kill. Even when hiding in other vessels, it would be unable
to have much strength. Therefore, immortals were unwilling to
lose their immortal bodies. Especially after their cultivation, the
immortal body was also a key part of their strength.
Immortals naturally had to continue cultivating. They were not
set for life after becoming immortal.
Actually, Wu Yu had been under a false impression. He thought
that one could live forever after attaining immortality. Now he
knew that this was not the case. A newly risen immortal had
one yuan of lifespan. It was not eternal.
Even though the immortal spirit was eternal, it depended on
having an immortal body.
Of course, one yuan of time was already hard to wrap his head
around.
And the person who was devoured had also learned the details
of the first immortal cultivation level.
There were also cultivation levels for immortals.
There were elite immortals and normal immortals.
There was a disparity in strength.
From the first level of heaven to the 8,000th level of heaven,
the higher it was, the stronger the immortals were. It was said
that the strongest, the Jade Emperor, ruled the entire Heavenly
Domain.
The first cultivation level of an immortal was the Longevity
Immortal Realm.
The Longevity Immortal Realm was the beginning of an
immortal’s journey, where longevity was sought.
There were a total of nine tiers in the Longevity Immortal
Realm.
Mortals who had just ascended would be in the Longevity
Immortal Realm. These people were called heavenly
immortals.
Those that had just ascended and were at the first tier of the
Longevity Immortal Realm had one yuan of life. They were
also called one-yuan heavenly immortals.
In the Longevity Immortal Realm, each tier you cultivated
would grant you a total of one yuan of life, or 129,600 years.

Therefore, when you reached the second tier of the Longevity

Immortal Realm, you would have two yuan of life, for a total
of 259,200 years of life.
And so on.
Finally, at the ninth tier of the Longevity Immortal Realm, one
would have nine yuan of life, for a total of 1,166,400 years of
life. After 1 million, you would be called a Million Heavenly
Immortal.
Nine-yuan heavenly immortals could live for nine yuan, which
was more than 1 million years. As long as one was not killed,
they would be as good as immortal.
This was longevity.
Which was why the cultivation level was named Longevity
Immortal Realm.
But Wu Yu knew that the Longevity Immortal Realm was only
an immortal’s cultivation foundation. There were also
immortals past that cultivation level, who were the real terrors.
A pity that in that person’s memories, there was nothing about
the subsequent cultivation levels.
In the records, the Jade Emperor’s full name was: Impeccable
Supreme Jade Emperor, Utmost Venerated Wonderful Natural
Maitreya of the Golden Towergate in the Bright Heaven.
The Jade Emperor had cultivated for more than 1,750 yuan
(each yuan being 129,600 years) before assuming the mantle of
Jade Emperor.
By rough calculations, he had been alive for more than 2 billion
years before assuming his current position. No one knew how
long he would remain in it.
These records all came from that person. Whether real or fake,
Wu Yu did not know.
For him, one yuan was scarily long already. He was not even
100 years of age. Thinking of 1,750 yuan creeped him out a
little.
Therefore, he was still in doubt.
Of course, regarding the Longevity Immortal Realm, he felt
that it was real.
"I wonder what tier of the Longevity Immortal Realm the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor is at. What yuan heavenly immortal is
he?"
It was difficult for him to find out.
Besides cultivation level, Wu Yu also learned that those at the
Longevity Immortal Realm had to cultivate a Longevity
Immortal Art.
A Longevity Immortal Art would refine one’s immortal body
and nurture one’s immortal spirit. It would grow both of them
from one-yuan heavenly immortal level to nine-yuan heavenly
immortal level.
There were countless Longevity Immortal Arts, with good and
bad ones.
Each Longevity Immortal Art had nine tiers, but each was
different at different cultivation levels. The good Longevity
Immortal Arts could be cultivated more quickly and would
result in a more complete immortal body and immortal spirit. It
was an important foundation for immortals and was therefore
very important.
Nine-yuan heavenly immortals could have huge disparities in
fighting ability because of their Longevity Immortal Arts.
Wu Yu guessed that the Invincible Vajra Body had a Longevity
Immortal Art in it.
The Ancient Emperor might even take to it quickly and use it
to train Wu Yu’s real body. Of course, the prerequisite was for
Wu Yu’s real body to reach immortalhood. Since it was the
Ancient Emperor, that should not be difficult.
"A pity that I cannot personally forge my immortal body and
immortal spirit.
"But I will get it back. Just wait and see...."
Knowing about these immortal cultivation levels was of great
help for Wu Yu’s devouring and his future plans.
Although ghostly immortals and demon immortals were
different in nature, their methods of cultivation and the core of
becoming a demon immortal or a ghostly immortal were similar
to an immortal.
When a ghostly immortal achieved dao, he would fuse his
Primordial Spirit with the accumulated Violet Kingdom
Primordial Energy to form a ghostly spirit, similar to an
immortal spirit.
When a demon immortal achieved dao, he would fuse his
Primordial Spirit with the accumulated Violet Kingdom
Primordial Energy to form a demon spirit, similar to an
immortal spirit.
Ghostly immortals would form ghostly immortal bodies, enter
the Longevity Ghostly Realm, cultivate the Longevity Ghostly
dao, and eventually become nine-yuan ghostly immortals.
Demon immortals would form demon immortal bodies, enter
the Longevity Demon Realm, cultivate the Longevity Demon
dao, and eventually become nine-yuan demon immortals.
The paths and natures were different, but the models were
similar.
In the Great Ancient Ink Realm, excluding the external
immortals and ghostly immortals, Wu Yu now knew how many
local immortals and ghostly immortals were around.
There were roughly a hundred-odd local immortals. Based on
the memories he had devoured, they should be all in the
Longevity Immortal Realm. This was because it was unlikely
that an immortal could surpass the nine tiers of the Longevity
Immortal Realm in just 2,000 years in a greater realm.
In fact, this would be an extremely daunting task even in the
sky palaces.
Wu Yu required more memories to have a rough understanding
of how strong the hundred-odd immortals were.
However, based on his estimation, the eight demon immortals
in the Ancient Demon Realm were all first tier Longevity
demon immortals. Otherwise, Wu Yu wouldn’t have been
defeated by the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor after devouring
all eight of them.
As for the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, he was likely not
higher than a nine-yuan heavenly immortal.
Other than heavenly immortals, there were thirty-odd ghostly
immortals.
Demon immortals didn’t have a stop over time and would
basically head to the Demon Immortal Realm right away.
Those thirty-odd ghostly immortals were naturally all in the
Longevity Ghostly Realm.
The numbers of immortals and ghostly immortals weren’t
considered high. Based on the memories that he had devoured,
the Great Ancient Ink Realm was considered relatively weak
among the 3,000 greater realms. Although it was classified as
a greater realm, there could be huge differences between
greater realms. For example, the cultivator that Wu Yu had
devoured previously had been to another greater realm in the
vicinity called the Great Trigram Roc Realm. It had over 1,000
immortals and over 500 ghostly immortals.
Naturally, the Great Trigram Roc Realm was nothing in
comparison to the entire Heavenly Domain.
Initially, Wu Yu was in a hurry to devour frantically in the
Great Ancient Ink Realm so he could fight for his main body in
the Jambu Realm. Now it wouldn’t be necessary. The Ancient
Emperor had gone to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace and had
succeeded, so Wu Yu didn’t have to hurry now.
Therefore, he decided to return to the Ancient Demon Realm.
The Full Moon of Nanshan and others were still waiting
anxiously for him.
The Ancient Demon Realm had the lurking danger of the
season of massacre. Moreover, there were only demons. That
palace wasn’t suitable for Wu You, Jiu Ying, and Su Yanli to
live and cultivate. Wu Yu was prepared to bring them over to
the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
And there was also Princess You Xue, whom Wu Yu would
want to cultivate in this place. It was a shame that the Jambu
Realm wasn’t appropriate for them to return to now.
In the Great Ancient Ink Realm, they were 10 times more likely
to become immortals. In this place, achieving immortalhood
wouldn’t be an extremely difficult task. Perhaps over a certain
period of time, there would be people achieving immortalhood.
Most of them would choose to ascend immediately.
Therefore, after he regained his composure, Wu Yu opened the
Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm and returned to it.
Indeed, the five of them were waiting anxiously for him. When
they saw the white-haired, red-eyed Wu Yu return alone, they
roughly understood what had happened.
However, they were surprised by how calm Wu Yu was.
"How was it?"
Wu Yu pursed his lips before reiterating the sequence of events.
To be able to reiterate such disturbing and infuriating events so
peacefully also was also an impressive feat.
After he was done speaking, everyone was silent.
Wu Yu had lost his most precious main body and immortal’s
legacy. All of a sudden, the five of them didn’t know how to
console him.
This was because they knew they definitely couldn’t withstand
the blow if they were in Wu Yu’s shoes.
"Fortunately, there’s a glimmer of hope. You probably have
thought it through and I won’t be able to console you. All I can
say is that I’ll always accompany you in your conquest ahead.
Regardless if it is reclaiming your body, killing the Ancient
Emperor, or wandering the 8,000 Sky Palaces, I, the Full Moon
of Nanshan, will join you." The Full Moon of Nanshan patted
his shoulder.
"Big Brother Yu...." Tears were streaming down Ye Xixi’s
face. She didn’t know how to act. This was because she felt like
Wu Yu was in great misery now.
However, the truth was, Wu Yu had been through that stage.
"Sister."
Fortunately, Wu You was still here.
Initially, Wu You didn’t know much about martial cultivators.
Therefore, for a very long time, she felt like she couldn’t blend
into the world Wu Yu and the rest were in and couldn’t help
them.
Now she probably had a better understanding.
However, it was no longer about cultivation. This was about
one’s life.
"Do you remember what you lost when you were crowned for
the very first time? As long as you have a goal and are willing
to fight for it, there will always be hope of reclaiming
everything that belongs to you. The Spirit Severing Powder
made you lose everything, but the Ruyi Jingu Bang allowed you
to reclaim everything. You might have lost the Ruyi Jingu
Bang, but perhaps your Heaven Devouring Avatar will allow
you to reclaim it. I know you have a strong will and heart. I’m
sure you are more aware of the path ahead and how to control
yourself than us." Wu You had grown up with him. In her eyes,
Wu Yu had not changed much. He was still that resilient and
intelligent younger brother of hers.
"No one is victorious in battle forever. Victory or defeat are
both common in warfare. This time, you could see it as him
occupying your territory, almost dooming your kingdom.
However, you still have the capital to rise up again. As the old
saying in the Dong Yue Wu Kingdom goes, ‘Dong Yue Wu has
lots of talented citizens. Making a comeback is always
possible.’ When you eventually meet him again in the sky
palaces, who will emerge victorious is not cast in stone."
Cultivation was also a battlefield.
It was even so in the cultivation of immortality!
"Sister, I understand."
One could say that Wu Yu was victorious in this exchange.
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was equivalent to an army of
100,000 with time to lay an elaborate trap to besiege Wu Yu’s
squad of a meagre 100 men. It was logical to assume that the
100-man squad had no chance of survival. Yet Wu Yu was able
to deal a counterblow in the most perilous situation and had
almost annihilated his opponent. Although Wu Yu had lost half
of his men, escaping from the siege of an army of 100,000 men
could be considered a victory.
Moreover, he had a chance for another battle in the future.
When the time came, Wu Yu might not just represent a 100-
man squad. Perhaps Wu Yu would have an army of a million
troops even if his opponent had the same. The final victory
would be determined then!
This analogy was apt.
Wu Yu had gotten over it. Whose life wasn’t fraught with
difficulties or challenges? In the past, he rose up again after he
was hit by the Spirit Severing Powder. Now he even had the
Heaven Devouring Avatar with him.
If one doesn’t hone himself in failures and challenges, how
could one emerge stronger?
"Moving ahead, I’ll bring you guys to settle down in the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. In that place, everyone will have the hope
of becoming immortals or demon immortals. For me, I’ll have
to continue ahead for revenge," said Wu Yu.
"No problem. I wasn’t interested in cultivation in the past. Now
that we have reached where we are, it would be great if I could
walk a little further. As for Dong Yue Wu, it’s a shame that we
can no longer manage it. The establishment of our ancestors is
finally going to end in our hands." At the thought of this, Wu
You appeared a little dejected.
However, she had no other solution. She couldn’t return to that
place.
Wu Yu placed his arm around her shoulders and said, "One day,
we will return to that place openly."
The Jambu Realm was where Wu Yu’s home was.

If the Ancient Emperor was dead, he naturally could return.

Now their goals were clear. Wu Yu was going to take them to
the Great Ancient Ink Realm to settle down. After which, the
Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi would follow Wu Yu in his
endeavors.
They would continue to strengthen themselves while searching
for a way to enter the sky palaces.
Obviously, Wu Yu would leave behind a large number of
puppets, including 10th tier Dao Querying puppets, to protect
them.
Moreover, it would be convenient to return, no matter where he
was. He could always enter the Stellar Realm and get to the
Great Ancient Ink Realm. It wouldn’t take long.... As long as
Yueling Xuan was willing to cooperate.
"Oh, right, Big Brother Yu! Are you going to take a look at the
Jambu Realm? Didn’t you say Big Sister Luo Pin would be
going through the trial in three days? There are so many
uncertainties surrounding the trial and she is going through a
hard time. Will there be danger? At this point, the Ancient
Emperor probably isn’t in the Jambu Realm. You could still bid
your farewell to her," Ye Xixi suddenly asked.
Wu Yu recalled her final gaze. He shook his head and said,
"Rest assured. She will be fine. If I went, I would end up
disturbing and distracting her." Wu Yu thought about it. He had
bidded farewell to her. He wouldn’t have to do so again. There
would be a day when they eventually had to part. Entangling
again would only pile on to the misery.
She was someone that could shine brightly in the sky palaces.
Wu Yu wouldn’t want to disturb her now.
"But you could at least verify it?" said Ye Xixi worriedly.
"Alright...."
Verify.
The truth was, Wu Yu was a little afraid to face the truth. He
was afraid to hear the news of Luo Pin perishing. That would
be too severe a blow for him. Therefore, he’d rather know the
answer several years down the road. He preferred to believe
that she would definitely cross the hurdle and ascend to the sky
palaces.
However, when Ye Xixi brought it up, he felt an intense desire.
He realized he would have to face it eventually, even if she had
died. He shouldn’t be pushing and tormenting himself for
decades before trying to find the answer.
He had confidence in Luo Pin.
However, the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao was more brutal
than anything else. If one failed, it would mean death.
Moreover, Luo Pin had failed once already.
Would she still fail again this time?
At this point, half a day had passed.
Perhaps she had started to ready herself for the trial.
Wu Yu took a deep breath and said, "In three days, I will return
to take a look."
At that time, the outcome would likely be known.
If she was dead, Wu Yu would be in worse shape. He would
have lost more.
However, the world was brutal to begin with. It was impossible
for everything to be smooth sailing. Therefore, his heart was
pumping faster than anyone else’s at this point.
"Relax." The Full Moon of Nanshan patted his shoulder and
looked into distance.
Everyone was silent and waiting. After three days, the answer
would be known. Now they were praying for a good result.
"Luo Pin."
Wu Yu mumbled her name softly.
In his mind, she still gave him a smile while going through the
Great Trial of the Immortal Dao.
Wu Yu waited for four days to pass.
Given how weak the Primordial Spirit of his real body was, it
had entered hibernation, so Wu Yu basically treated the Heaven
Devouring Avatar as his real body now.
It was not as complicated as before. A lot more straightforward.
When he used the Gateway to the Ancient Demon Realm as the
key for the Gateway to the Jambu Realm, he was still a little
nervous as he prepared to return.
Not because of the Ancient Emperor.
The Ancient Emperor’s real body might still be on its way from
the Pu Yuan Sky Palace. He evidently could not stay at the Pu
Yuan Sky Palace for long.
Whether he returned or not, he could not easily deal with Wu
Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar without any blackmail. Wu Yu
could leave when he wanted.
And after splitting off a huge part of his immortal spirit, his real
body would definitely be much weaker.
Wu Yu was even confident that in the near future, he would
return to the Jambu Realm and kill the Ancient Emperor’s real
body here.
The fluttering of his heart was due to the result.
Whether Luo Pin had managed to attain immortality.
He used the Gateway to the Jambu Realm to enter the Jambu
Realm. He appeared in the sky above the Yan Huang Ancient
Country.
The immortal-level fight had not brought about many changes
to the mortal world.
Perhaps if he returned to the Immortal’s Capital now, he would
still be Emperor Yu in the eyes of the Yan Huang Tribe.
After all, immortals and mortals walked in different worlds.
Mortals were ignorant of the grave changes that had shaken the
Jambu Realm.
As Wu Yu headed for the East Sea, it seemed like the Ancient
Emperor had not yet returned from the Pu Yuan Sky Palace.
In these four days, Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar grew
easier and easier to control. He guessed that his body was
improving greatly. He might even have passed dao calamities.
The immortal spirit’s continuous growth made Wu Yu’s
devouring capacity reach a fairly high ceiling.
He was very alert and did not feel very hungry at all. Seeing
beauties also did not make him lose his reason like before.
This could only mean that any enemies he devoured would
instantly make him stronger.
But he was still nervous and jumpy.
He came closer to the East Sea, where the Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas was.
The sea region was very peaceful.
There were few sea region demons in the east, and many
ordinary fish and prawns.
The marine life in the sea looked free as they swam about. In
reality, there was death everywhere - the larger fishes ate the
smaller fishes, who ate the shrimp.
The ocean world was also where the strong ate the weak.
This rule held true throughout the entire Heavenly Domain,
including the 8,000 Sky Palaces.
But he was still distracted.
He was afraid.
Afraid of Luo Pin failing.
The Great Trial of the Immortal Dao was inevitable, and he
could not help at all.
All he could do was wait for the result.
If she failed, the blow would be even greater to Wu Yu than
losing his real body.
Much, much greater.
His real body still stood a good chance. But if she died during
the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao, she would be gone forever.
Wu Yu might feel like half of his life had disappeared.
The closer he got, the more scared and flustered he felt.
Towards the end, even his breathing had all but stopped.
Before, with Ming Long by his side to talk to him, he could
take his mind off things. But now he was alone.
"Forget it. The result is already out. I’ll just go get it over with!"
He could not bear the suspense, so he charged madly towards
the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas at his fastest speed. Before
long, the Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth: Against
Immortals Formation was before his eyes.
"Luo Pin."
Wu Yu said hoarsely as he stood before the spirit design, his
heart thumping furiously.
For a while, no one responded, but there was a stirring inside.
Evidently, he had been heard.
Wu Yu could hear his own heart beating loudly.
Thump, thump, thump!
The entire world was silent.
His eyes were wide. It felt like all sound had been erased from
the world.
"Who is it?"
The fog before him changed and the spirit design turned
transparent. A few mystical dragons appeared, and their leader
was no longer Luo Pin, but the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon.
Behind him were the seven Esteemed Elders and an assortment
of mystical dragons, large and small.
This meant that the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao had already
taken place.
Wu Yu could still smell the scent of a difficult trial in the air.
"Where is Luo Pin?" Wu Yu could hardly breathe.
They were looking at him with hatred and loathing, but no
sorrow.
"Wu Yu! You’re not dead! You’re still a great enemy of the
mystical dragons. You dare to come to Dragon Palace of the
Four Seas? Are you disrespecting us? The Ancient Emperor
will return at any time and slay you for good!"
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon snapped at him.
"I asked you WHERE IS LUO PIN!?" Wu Yu roared.
He was the man who stood at the apex of the food chain. His
roar shook the entire Nine Dragons of Heaven and Earth:
Against Immortals Formation and sparked fear in the Shackled-
God Rogue Dragon and the others.
The Shackled-God Rogue Dragon was also intimidated by the
white-haired, red-eyed man. They still remembered that this
was the body which Wu Yu had used to fight the Ancient
Emperor.
Therefore, even though they were in Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas, they were still a little afraid. But actually, Wu Yu no
longer had the Somersault Cloud and therefore could not enter.
"Give up! A day ago, our Dragon Lord successfully passed it!
She has ascended to heaven and is a heavenly immortal! You
can no longer touch her! Give up on her! From now on, you
won’t be able to meet again!"
"A toad trying to wed a swan. Dream on."
"Shameless."
"How could our Dragon Lord be with an enemy like you? Give
up! She only wants to kill you!"
The mystical dragons heaped scorn and abuse on him.
But while they were raining insults on him, Wu Yu was instead
laughing loudly.
Because he had already received the news he wanted.
He turned to leave, filling the seas with his laughter.
He was in no hurry to depart, instead heading towards the Yan
Huang Ancient Region.
"She has succeeded."
He did not know what sort of tribulations she had been through.
She had indeed changed, accomplishing the most important
step in one’s life.
She had succeeded, and her future would be limitless.
Just this alone was enough to please Wu Yu.
He was truly happy for her. Whether he succeeded or failed in
the future, at least she would be well.

That was enough.

He knew that she would never surrender her oath to reunite in
the sky palaces.
Therefore, he could not give up either.
Joy and surprise flooded his heart. A few days ago, he had
found a new and more intense goal - revenge!
And now another goal - to reunite in the sky palaces - burned
just as strongly alongside.
His desire for this goal was similar to his urges to devour or
procreate.
In the ocean, he had traveled a long way, allowing the cool
seawater to soothe his mental state back to calm.
He knew that he should be on his way. Because she had gone
on ahead in the struggle, and he could not lag behind. After all,
he was the man.
Besides, the Ancient Emperor was also furiously improving his
body.
He prepared to return to the Jambu Realm to bring a group of
people to the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
Before he went, he wanted to bring Princess You Xue with him.
She was his ally. Before Wu Yu headed to the Dark North
Kingdom, the two had already communicated. He briefly told
her of all that had happened.
Wu Yu had not truly died, and so she could live.
"Actually, I’ve been very uneasy all this while. So something
big did happen."
Wu Yu asked her, "If you stay here, you can take your father’s
place in the future and become the Dark North emperor without
any issues. If you go with me, I will bring you to the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. There, your chances will improve tenfold,
and you can also return. What do you choose?"
Princess You Xue’s eyes were brimming with tears. "Of course
I will come with you. This place is dead boring. I want to see
the world outside. I’ll go talk to my daddy. He will definitely
agree."
Also, if she did not wish to stay there, she could definitely
return here. It was no hardship for Wu Yu to send her back.
Before long, Princess You Xue came back with an answer. Her
father had agreed.
She knew how to tell the Dark Sea Emperor what had happened
in a way that elided over the struggle between Wu Yu and the
Ancient Emperor. Otherwise, the Dark Sea Emperor would
have jumped out of his skin with shock.
After Wu Yu reached the Dark North Kingdom, the Dark Sea
Emperor personally escorted his daughter out. Princess You
Xue stepped out into the night breeze in a black dress. Her inky
eyes were grave and clear. Wu Yu was familiar with every part
of her body. She was indeed a beauty.
"Emperor Yu, I entrust my daughter to you. You must take care
of her," the Dark Sea Emperor said.
"Daddy, don’t worry. I’m going out to see the world,” Princess
You Xue said coyly.
"Alright. I won’t bother you youngsters. But your father has
less than 100 years to live. Remember to come and see me
before I die. Let me know if you’ve reached immortalhood."
The Dark Sea Emperor had tears in his eyes.
He was still quite unwilling to part.
However, he had to send Princess You Xue away. This could
be her chance to reach immortalhood. That was his dream! But
it was too difficult for him now. He could live vicariously
through his daughter.
"Treat her well," the Dark Sea Emperor said to Wu Yu.
"Dad." Princess You Xue was blushing at his words, as though
Wu Yu was absconding with her.
"Don’t worry." Wu Yu was also thinking that she would have
a better chance in the Great Ancient Ink Realm, and he was
willing to give his friends better chances.
"No time like the present. We’ll be leaving now. Don’t worry,
it is easy to return," Wu Yu said to him.
There was actually one more thing that Wu Yu had not said.
The next time he came back, he might first put aside some time
to kill the real body of the Ancient Emperor.
This time, the Ancient Emperor was absent.
But the next time, he would definitely kill him.
Afterwards, returning would be easy.
As the Dark Sea Emperor sent them off, Wu Yu prepared to
return to the Ancient Demon Realm, with Princess You Xue in
tow.
He looked to the south. Nangong Wei was still at the Nanyin
Demon Continent.
"A pity that I can’t bring her as well."
Firstly, their relationship was too complicated.
Secondly, the Phoenix Supreme would not allow him to take
her away.
Besides, she would not want to go with him.
And so he gave it up.
Returning to Ancient Demon Realm, the party had swelled to
seven.
When the Full Moon of Nanshan and the others saw that Wu
Yu had even brought Princess You Xue back, they knew that
Luo Pin was fine.
If something had happened to her, then the devastated Wu Yu
would not have the presence of mind to pick up Princess You
Xue "along the way."
The party was now seven, all youngsters, three guys and four
girls.
Of course, Wu Yu, the Full Moon of Nanshan, and Ye Xixi
were on different levels in cultivation level and fighting ability.
Therefore, their paths in the future were different.
Wu Yu and the other two might quickly reach immortalhood
and head for the 8,000 Sky Palaces.
As for the rest, Wu Yu would only keep them in the Great
Ancient Ink Realm, where they would try to attain immortality.
Wu You, Jiu Ying, Princess You Xue, and Su Yanli were all
young. Amongst them, Princess You Xue was the most
accomplished. Wu Yu had brought her along so that she could
also take care of the others.
At least they were now in the Great Ancient Ink Realm. In
addition, the cornucopia of resources that Wu Yu could provide
them would make it fairly likely that they could attain
immortality, especially Princess You Xue.
Wu Yu had already told them of his plan.
The four of them knew that Wu Yu had his own goals and that
he could not stay in one place forever.
They were all full of enthusiasm about the Great Ancient Ink
Realm.
It was different from the Ancient Demon Realm. The Ancient
Demon Realm had beautiful scenery, but not the makings of a
society. The population consisted only of feral demons that
could not even adopt human form.
As for the Great Ancient Ink Realm, there were also demons,
but they were like the demons in the Jambu Realm. There, Jiu
Ying’s bloodline was also considered rare.
However, because there were no demon immortals present,
demons were not held in great esteem in the Great Ancient Ink
Realm.
"Let’s go."
For them, who had come from the Jambu Realm, the Great
Ancient Ink Realm was truly special. Even the Full Moon of
Nanshan had not been to Stellar Realm before.
Wu Yu took out the Gateway to the Stellar Realm.
And then he brought them all to a new space.
It was just like Wu Yu’s own reaction when he had come to this
world for the first time. When they saw the beautiful Stellar
Realm, the starry sky, and the five moons, they all oohed and
aahed, especially the four girls.
It was too beautiful.
"If not for the fact that this world only has stellar glint and no
spiritual qi, I would want to stay here," Ye Xixi said with
shining eyes.
"It’s indeed beautiful. Magical... especially those five moons.
When I was at the small kingdom of Dong Yue Wu, I didn’t
even know that such a vast world existed...." The most
profoundly impacted by the vastness of the Heavenly Domain
was Wu You.
Princess You Xue looked at Wu Yu. She knew that without
him, she would never have been able to see such a world. She
could not possibly have known so much.
To think that back then, she had agreed to the Soul
Manipulation Blood Design to save her life - that was
undoubtedly the right choice.
As for Jiu Ying and Su Yanli, they were from the Dong Sheng
Divine Continent, so their world view was even narrower than
Princess You Xue’s. Therefore, they were also profoundly
shaken.
"The Stellar Realm is like the Jambu Realm - one of 90,000
lesser realms. Next, we will be heading to one of the 3,000
greater realms, called the Great Ancient Ink Realm. Although
it is not as pretty, it is even more majestic."
Seeing their satisfaction, Wu Yu was happy as well. It was just
like his own first reaction. He wanted Wu You to be like him
and live for a long while. He wanted those who had helped him
out before, his friends, to all see such a day. And now he had
done it.
His only regret was that Feng Xueya, who he had wanted to
repay the most, was gone. Luckily, Su Yanli was still around.
She was Feng Xueya’s disciple, one whom he had doted on like
a daughter. Perhaps their master would be comforted by this.
The group went to the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect, but this
time Wu Yu did not barge in. He showed Yueling Xuan some
face by asking for an audience at the door of the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect. Seeing Wu Yu like this, the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect people were very anxious. In less than 10
breaths of time, Yueling Xuan had come huffing over, angry
and vexed at seeing Wu Yu again. "Didn’t you go to the Great
Ancient Ink Realm?! Why...."
She had thought that she was rid of Wu Yu. She was fearful to
see him again.
"I’m sorry. This time, I wanted to bring some kin and friends
over, so I have to trouble you once more. Don’t worry. I just
want to go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm. I will not disturb
you." This time, Wu Yu had controlled himself, and spoke very
politely to Yueling Xuan.
"You...." Yueling Xuan was definitely conflicted. She felt
exceptionally shamed by the incident previously. Fortunately,
Wu Yu had left, but now he had appeared again, and seemed
like he would continue to come frequently. She did not know
how to deal with her feelings.
"Sect Leader, here is a gift for your troubles." Wu Yu pulled
out a seraphic dao treasure from his Sumeru Pouch. It was a
necklace that shone like the stars. It was beautiful, and many of
the Stellar Tribe members gasped upon seeing it.
"I hope that this establishes our friendship. I’m sorry that I have
to trouble the Sect Leader again," Wu Yu said very sincerely,
fastening the Purple Star onto her slim wrist.
"I...." The mighty Beckoning Moon Sword Sect leader was at a
loss before Wu Yu, unsure of what to say.
"Sis." Yueling Yi had come forth as well. She also knew about
the previous incident. Back then, Yueling Xuan had been acting
strange when she emerged, and later she had assured her that
nothing had happened.
But she suspected otherwise. And now, watching them both,
she suspected Wu Yu of having done something bad!
But she was also afraid of Wu Yu.
"Follow me, then." Yueling Xuan coughed once. She stowed
the seraphic dao treasure without a word, then struggled to
maintain the dignity of a sect leader with an emotionless face.
She turned and went towards Snowy Moon Valley.
"Many thanks to the Sect Leader!"
Wu Yu led his party after her.
Along the way, the Full Moon of Nanshan asked with a sly
glance, "Not right. Something’s not right! Those two beauties
are both interested in you! Especially that sect leader! How her
heart raced when she saw you! Did you do something naughty
to her!?"
"Don’t talk nonsense."
"Fufu. Given my expertise on beauties, you must have. I say, I
couldn’t tell, Old Wu. You’re normally so upright. When no
one else is around, you’re such a player." The Full Moon of
Nanshan opened his fan of babes and chuckled gleefully.
"Rubbish. Big Brother Yu is not that kind of wanton person like
you," Ye Xixi said.
"Oh you little girl, you don’t know his true self."
"I know your true self!"
Actually, Wu You and the others were rather reserved, and
even Jiu Ying trended shy. However, the Full Moon of Nanshan
and Ye Xixi were different. They laughed and chattered, easing
the tense atmosphere. They knew how to make the road go
easier.
"Sis, that Wu Yu really didn’t do anything to you, right?"
Yueling Yi asked quietly.
"I already said he didn’t. Stop talking nonsense."
"No, I mean, if he did, you can’t let him go. See, he’s got so
many vixens flocking about him. You have to snare him with
your charms. I think you look much better than them."
"Stop your nonsense!" Yueling Xuan huffed.
"Alright." Yueling Yi stuck out her tongue. She looked back at
Wu Yu and sniffed.
At Snowy Moon Valley, Yueling Xuan and Yueling Yi went in
together, with Wu Yu and his group following behind.
Yueling Yi kept looking around, as though trying to detect
some trace of Wu Yu’s "crimes" from before.
But before she found anything, they reached the entrance.
"Sis, I want to go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm to take a look
as well."
"Be reasonable. There’s no stellar glint there, and you can’t
reach immortalhood there. You can’t go."

"Alright."
Yueling Yi could only watch as Wu Yu’s group went in.
As Wu Yu left, he said to Yueling Xuan, "Sect Leader, if I have
to trouble you again, I will come to you directly. Don’t worry.
I won’t have so many people with me next time."
"Next time?" Yueling Xuan was stunned. So he would come
again.
She was both ticked off and curiously happy. A conflicting
feeling.
"You wouldn’t happen to have taken a liking to him, would
you?" Yueling Yi suddenly narrowed her eyes.
"Shut your mouth, you," Yueling Xuan said crossly.
"Take out that present for a look. A love declaration," Yueling
Yi said slyly.
"Didn’t you get a sword last time too?"
"That’s different. You lied to get it. He’s such a sincere guy,
why would you trick him?"
"......."
.....................
They again passed through the Stellar Realm to reach the Great
Ancient Ink Realm.
Compared to the Stellar Realm, the Great Ancient Ink Realm
was not as beautiful. However, there were a few other
adjectives that were more suitable.
Which were: grand, majestic, vast, impressive, serious.
The entire world was rigid.
The entire world was sturdy and practical.
Of course, the most obvious difference was the spiritual qi.
They had first experienced the spiritual qi at the Ancient
Demon Realm, which was several times more dense than that
of the Jambu Realm, before they had come here. There was a
transition of sorts.
The Great Ancient Ink Realm’s spiritual qi was at least 10 times
more dense than that of the Ancient Demon Realm’s, even in
the wild!
This meant it was dozens of times more than the Jambu Realm,
and that one was dozens of times more likely to reach
immortalhood here.
The first time they came to this world, even the Full Moon of
Nanshan and Ye Xixi found it difficult to adapt to, let alone Jiu
Ying and the others. After all, they had come from the Stellar
Realm, which was starved of spiritual qi.
It was like going from hell to heaven.
"This world is a miracle." Jiu Ying was not good with words,
but his description was spot on.
For him, it was indeed a miraculous place. Given his bloodline,
rising to demon immortal was definitely possible.
Besides, there was a difference from the last time that Wu Yu
came.
Last time, the black sun had been setting in the west, while the
golden sun had been rising in the east.
And this time, there was no golden sun. There was only the
black sun.
The black sun was in the center of the sky.
The black sun did not radiate light, but absorbed it.
Therefore, there was not much light to see - the whole sky
remained pitch black.
It was like night in the mortal realm.
Regarding the suns and moons, Wu Yu noted that only the
Ancient Demon Realm and the Jambu Realm were alike.
The Stellar Realm, the Divine Battle Realm, and even the Great
Ancient Ink Realm they were now in were all different.
The Great Ancient Ink Realm had no moon, only a black sun
and a golden sun.
When the golden sun was in the sky, it was day. When the black
sun was in the sky, it was night. The night here was especially
dark, because the black sun absorbed light. Even if everyone in
the Great Ancient Ink Realm was a cultivator, they would still
be affected by the darkness.
For now, those like Su Yanli could not even see very far.
Perhaps only Wu Yu could move freely without creating any
light.
He knew that when the black sun was in ascension, it was night
for the Great Ancient Ink Realm, and people seldom moved
about here.
Just like the mortals of Dong Yue Wu, who were unable to go
out without candlelight.
Here in the Great Ancient Ink Realm, even if one used
candlelight or other light sources, most of it would be absorbed
by the black sun.
Therefore, nights in the Great Ancient Ink Realm were very
inconvenient, and few moved about.
The phrase "the dark night and howling wind promises a
murderous night" came to mind.
"Near here, there is a castle called Jiuli City. It is huge, and has
more than 3 million people usually. It is governed by a city lord,
and is much more peaceful than the wilderness. The spiritual qi
there is rather dense as well. It is not far from here. I will
arrange for you all to go there to cultivate, and you can make
friends there as well."
They obviously had no objections to Wu Yu’s arrangements.
Given Wu Yu’s speed, Jiuli City was only a quarter of an hour
away. If anything happened to them, they could quickly return
to the Stellar Realm via the Gateway to the Stellar Realm and
then beg Yueling Xuan for passage to reach this place again,
before heading to Jiuli City. It was faster than Wu Yu’s return
from other places in the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
Besides, Jiuli City was a rather large city, enough to meet all
their cultivation needs. Here, anything was for sale, and
anything could be traded. The spiritual qi was also tens of times
more dense than in the Jambu Realm. Even Princess You Xue’s
Dark North Capital paled in comparison by far to such a
cultivation environment.
Wu Yu would brief them on the basic information about the
Great Ancient Ink Realm. With their wits about them and Wu
Yu’s help, they would grow very quickly.
"All the territory in Jiuli City belongs to the city lord. His
ancestors created it, and it has endured until today. If you wish
to stay in Jiuli City, you can either pay hefty rental fees or
choose the better way, which is to ‘buy property’ directly from
the city lord. Of course, you do not buy for eternity, but only
for a certain time limit, say 10 years or 50 years. Within the
bought period, the property belongs to us. It is all equipped with
Defensive Spirit Designs that we control. Besides that, buying
property from the city lord also grants us protection. Others
cannot barge into our property without authority."
Wu Yu knew all of this from the person that he had devoured.
This was the social structure of the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
There were no immortal kingdoms here, unlike the Yan Huang
Ancient Region. Instead, like the Dong Sheng Divine
Continent, they had sects that made up the world. There were
many sects here, and the powerful ones were controlled by
immortals or ghostly immortals. Some sects had also created
their own cities, which were protected by the sects. There were
big and small cities - the bigger of which were more stable.
There were also smaller towns and hamlets, which were
basically martial cultivators bunching together to fend off
dangers.
Jiuli City was a well-established city that was protected by the
Butchering God Sect. The leader of the Butchering God Sect
was a ghostly immortal.
Although he was a ghostly immortal, Jiuli City mostly
consisted of martial cultivators, and the Jiuli City Lord was also
a martial cultivator. Ghostly cultivators were a slightly weaker
force in the Great Ancient Ink Realm, but when they joined
forces, they were nothing to be trifled with.
There were many cities like Jiuli City in the Great Ancient Ink
Realm.
With Jiuli City as their home base, it would be easy for them to
blend into society.
Wu Yu led them towards Jiuli City. They could not see
anything, and only knew that they had arrived when they saw a
huge, black shadow on the horizon.
"It’s night, so the city gates are all sealed and the Great City
Protecting Spirit Design has been activated. We can’t go in for
now. We’ll go in at sunrise. Let me tell you about this world
first."
After all, if the four of them were to stay here, Wu Yu would
have to help them blend in. It was best for them to know some
simple things, or others would suspect. Wu Yu did not want
them to spend all day at home either. Cultivation required
interaction with others.
Princess You Xue and the others all listened intently.
As the black sun crept westwards, the golden sun slowly rose
from the east. When the golden sun cleared the horizon, the
world slowly started to light up. One could see the thick gates,
dozens of zhang high, gradually opening.
And then the city guards came out, manning the gates, and the
flow of people began. They were all martial cultivators, and the
middle-aged ones were at the Primordial Spirit Transformation
Realm or Dao Querying Realm. Elite experts were everywhere.
Su Yanli and the others were considered weak here.
Luckily, the people of the Great Ancient Ink Realm did not look
noticeably different from those in the Jambu Realm.
Wu Yu’s troupe of seven headed in as well. He knew that the
city guards only did a cursory check, unless there was a
criminal on the loose. Otherwise, they just sat here to keep the
order.

Many of these guards were at the Dao Querying Realm. They

were all courageous and loved fighting. Of course, being able
to work for the Jiuli City Lord gave them an arrogance that
warned the crowds not to bother them.
Jiuli City was fairly huge. Although not as big as the
Immortal’s Capital, it was about the same size as the Dark
North Capital. The city walls were inscribed with many spirit
designs. This entire city was built out of spirit designs. Its
defenses had nothing to do with the rock walls - the Jiuli City
Lord’s ancestors had left these spirit designs behind, and they
were the real treasures.
Wu Yu’s bunch was all youngsters, and they looked odd,
drawing quite a few looks. As they walked past, even the city
guards threw a few glances their way. But because the leader,
Wu Yu, looked quite unsettling, they did not dare to look for
trouble either. After all, powerful people often appeared here.
Some were usually very low-profile, but if you crossed their
path, not even the city lord could protect you.
They had learned such street smarts after all these years. Under
no circumstances disturb the strange folk. Therefore, although
they had quite a few beauties in the group, the city guards and
onlookers held themselves back.
Wu Yu walked into Jiuli City and saw that the scale of spirit
designs surpassed the Dark North Capital’s. It was about the
same as the Immortal’s Capital, although it was but an ordinary
castle city. Although it was not as big as the Immortal’s Capital,
it was built on a place overflowing with spiritual qi. There were
probably underground spirit veins that caused the spiritual qi to
be manifold that of the Immortal’s Capital’s. This was the
greatest difference from the Immortal’s Capital. It was also
why Wu Yu had brought them here.
Normally, there were 3 million martial cultivators in this city.
They had plenty of opponents to train against and could grow
slowly. They could participate in all sorts of events, train, and
also have many people to exchange dao with. In addition, the
wealth and resources that Wu Yu had given them would put
them in good stead.
When they entered, they passed through all sorts of streets,
seeing all sorts of shops selling dao treasures, immortal
essences, immortal medicines, precious treasures, talismans,
and other valuables. There were also inns where one could stay
for a few nights. Wu Yu felt like he had returned to the
Immortal’s Capital. It was indeed a bustling place. There were
especially many inns.
This was because when the black sun was up, it was pitch black.
If one was assaulted on the streets, you wouldn’t even know
who had killed you. Murder and robbery were constantly
happening, and the city guards could not possibly patrol against
them. Therefore, they would simply look for the bodies when
the sun rose. If one did not have strength or wealth, one could
not possibly stay in a large city like this.
Wu Yu first needed to establish a base in this place. Therefore,
he sought out a place called the Designation and Planning Hall
of the Black Jade District. The place he was in was part of the
Black Jade District in Jiuli City. Because it was built by the
ancestors of the city lord, they were fully furnished with
Defensive Spirit Designs. They were sold to the martial
cultivators to stay in. They were called auxiliary palaces, and
also property. Wu Yu wanted to buy an auxiliary palace. As for
the place of sale, it was the Designation and Planning Hall.
He naturally wanted to buy the best.
The Designation and Planning Hall was huge. Even after he
entered, the grand architecture and glittering jewels spoke of
wealth.
Those that could buy auxiliary palaces in Jiuli City were
definitely people who could handle themselves. Therefore, as
he walked in, a person immediately came to attend to him. This
person wore purple robes and his features were handsome. He
was not old, perhaps a youth at the 10th tier of the Primordial
Spirit Transformation Realm. He looked like a sharp and alert
person, and anyone who could work here was definitely
competent and also someone of influence.
He immediately took in the white hair and red eyes, which
made him feel a pang of fear. He asked, "Great one, are you in
need of an auxiliary palace?"
Wu Yu nodded.
This youth was experienced. He knew immediately that this
sale would go through.
Because Wu Yu had breezed in with a powerful aura, and all
the people with him looked noble indeed. He was definitely a
rich one.
"This humble creature is called Wang Yanwu. I am a minor
official here. Does the great one know about the properties that
our city lord offers? I wonder, which sort are you looking for?
Of course, you get what you pay for. The most expensive have
the best Defensive Spirit Designs and are the safest. The city
lord will even personally assign people to patrol it, to prevent
intrusions. For example, Jiuli Central City’s auxiliary palaces
are closest to the city lord’s residence...."
Wu Yu was too lazy to listen to his introduction, as he already
knew. He said, "I’ll be taking the king-class Imperial Residence
of Jiuli Central City for a hundred years."
"Ah!" The teenager almost screamed out loud. His face was
shuddering as though he had swallowed a duck’s egg.
The deal today was shockingly huge.
He answered immediately, "Sir, you have good taste. Let me
assist you with getting the administrative matters completed.
The king-class Imperial Residence of our Jiuli Central City is
indeed the best. All the martial cultivators living there are the
best and all of them are Dao Querying cultivators. On most
days, they organize dao preaching activities and martial
contests for the younger generation. The commoners can’t even
enter Jiuli Central City, let alone live within your king-class
Imperial Residence.... It is just that the fees for a hundred years
are a little high...."
"Money isn’t an issue. Just get it settled for me as soon as
possible," Wu Yu said.
"Alright! Sir, you are truly forthright!" Encountering a rich and
potentially influential figure like Wu Yu brightened up Wang
Yanwu’s day, and he was swift in handling the matters. The
city lord of Jiuli City never investigated the backgrounds of
individuals behind deals like these. He knew that the more
affluent the person was, the more he wouldn’t like to be
investigated. Therefore, Wang Yanwu wouldn’t question Wu
Yu’s background.
Soon, the administrative matters were completed and Wu Yu
obtained the controlling core of the spirit designs of the king-
class Imperial Residence. The Imperial Residence with serial
number 978 would be his for the next 100 years.
"Sir, this is your Imperial Residence. Why don’t you give it a
name? We will write it down!" Wang Yanwu stared at Wu Yu
with envy.
"Heaven’s Equal...." Initially, Wu Yu wanted to name it
“Heaven’s Equal Residence.” However, he recalled he had lost
the legacy of the Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal.
"Heaven’s Equal Residence?"
"I’ll call it the Heaven Devouring Residence!" Wu Yu changed
his mind.
"How domineering!" Wang Yanwu sincerely felt so.
“Heaven Devouring Residence” and “Heaven’s Equal
Residence” weren’t in the same league. One was just being
equal to heaven, while the other was devouring it in full.
"Sir, I’ll lead you guys to the Heaven Devouring Residence
right away. This is a Message Talisman to me. If you encounter
any issues, even the slightest ones, you can always look for me.
As long as I can help, I will never say no. If you need someone
to run errands, you can call for me too." With this deal done, he
would get a substantial commission. Therefore, he was
unusually excited. The wealth he would receive might allow
him to break through to the Dao Querying Realm.
Although he might just be an errand guy, working for the city
lord of Jiuli City was a symbol of status. When he walked out
of the place, other martial cultivators would treat him with great
respect.
Wu Yu chatted with him and found him to be a great guy.
Moreover, he knew Jiuli City well. If Princess You Xue and the
rest had matters they didn’t know of, they could look for him
too.
In front of Wu Yu, he was humble and kept a low profile. He
led Wu Yu and the rest to Jiuli Central City personally. Jiuli
Central City was the equivalent of a city within a city. It had
elite Defensive Spirit Designs and only allowed martial
cultivators that resided within to enter. Compared to other
Imperial Residences, this place was indeed of higher class.
Many subordinates of the city lord resided in it.
The Heaven Devouring Residence was huge and slightly larger
than the Temple of Heart and Spirit. The land was vast, with
mountains, rivers, and fields that one could grow immortal
essences in. There were also several large palaces that were
great for cultivation. Wu Yu handed the core control of the
Heaven Devouring Residence to Princess You Xue so she could
form a blood bond with it to control the place.
"This place is really great and the spiritual qi is very dense. You
can wander the world at ease while we remain here." Wu You
was satisfied with this place.
This was indeed better than the Ancient Demon Realm. Not a
single human could be found in the Ancient Demon Realm, and
one would likely go crazy from being cooped up.
Spending money here had bought them protection from the city
lord and a vast place like this.
Each of them chose a palace they preferred, and this place was
more than enough for four.
Wu Yu checked out the Defensive Spirit Designs and verified
that they were extraordinary. He estimated even seventh tier
Dao Querying cultivators couldn’t forcefully break into this
place. At the very least, they would take a long time to break
in.
Naturally, Wu Yu wouldn’t just rely on the Defensive Spirit
Designs to ensure their safety. He would also leave all his Dao
Querying puppets behind.
For example, the Elusive Firefly could be kept with them to
protect them at all times. Others like the Black Phoenix, the
Silver Qilin, the Golden Mystical Dragon, and the Puppet Wu
Yu could be stationed here. Puppet Wu Yu could even be
passed off as the real deal to follow them out.
The city lord was only a 10th tier Dao Querying cultivator,
similar to Puppet Wu Yu in battle strength. Therefore, safety
wouldn’t be an issue at all in Jiuli City.
They could make friends, cultivate, and go on adventures in this
place. Typically, unless they were in life-threatening dangers,
Wu Yu wouldn’t let Puppet Wu Yu help them out. They still
required real battles and opportunities for trials.
"Sir, I shall not intrude further. If there’s any instructions, you
could always look for me." Wang Yanwu left after bringing
them over. Wu Yu even gave him an advanced dao treasure as
a tip, shocking Wang Yanwu with his generosity.
They took half a day to familiarize themselves with the Heaven
Devouring Residence.
Wu Yu wasn’t in a hurry to leave and gathered with Wu You
and the rest. They chatted and walked around as Wu Yu made
arrangements for them to live in Jiuli City. Wu Yu estimated he
would probably not leave the Great Ancient Ink Realm in the
near future. Therefore, if there was any issue, a Message
Talisman would do.
"You will be going against an immortal in the future. You have
to keep to your core and never forget about who you are," Wu
You reminded.
"Sister, rest assured. I have a clear mind now." Wu Yu nodded.
He could still sense that the Ancient Emperor was making
breakthroughs at an extremely quick pace. Their Primordial
Spirits were in balance now. In fact, Wu Yu was starting to lag
behind and had great room for improvement.
When he got Jiu Ying, Su Yanli, Princess You Xue, and Wu
You settled down, night had not fallen. Wu Yu decided to bring
them around Jiuli City to familiarize them with the place. Jiuli
City was huge and had grounds for various trials and trading
premises. There were also lots of entertainment venues. The
Full Moon of Nanshan had slipped away on his own as he knew
Wu Yu would probably leave only tomorrow.
"That guy! A leopard really doesn’t change its spots!" Ye Xixi
said with disdain.
"This is his dao!" Wu Yu chuckled.
All of a sudden, he recalled how frightening his urge to
procreate was. If he was controlled by his desires, he would
probably be more promiscuous than the Full Moon of
Nanshan....
Arriving in this vast realm, Jiu Ying, Su Yanli, and Wu You
were exceptionally excited. They were interested in everything
and bought a large number of items. Seeing them gradually
integrate into this realm, Wu Yu felt more assured. They were
looking forward to their lives in this place. Obviously, they
were more interested in achieving immortalhood.

After close to six hours, they had not visited all the places in
Jiuli City. This place was simply too huge. Nonetheless, they
found some places for trials which they could visit frequently
in the future. They also bought information on the Great
Ancient Ink Realm so it would be easier for them to move
around in Jiuli City in the future. This information had a clear
introduction of the entire Great Ancient Ink Realm.
Soon, the sky was turning dark. The golden sun was setting, but
a large part of the sky was already shrouded in complete
darkness. Many shops started closing, and no one would move
around at night.
They were on their way back to the Heaven Devouring
Residence.
As for the Full Moon of Nanshan, there was nothing much to
worry about. They just had to shout for him when they left.
The people on the streets were rushing back to their homes. The
night in this realm was pretty intimidating.
"Try to move around in the dark as little as possible in the
future," said Wu Yu.
The moment he finished his words, Wu Yu felt powerful
tremors. They were almost back in Jiuli Central City and could
see the royal palace equivalent of the City Lord Residence a
short distance away. The strong tremors were coming from that
place.
"An immortal? Ghostly immortal?" Wu Yu didn’t expect to
encounter an existence like this on his very first day in this
place. He was curious about immortals and ghostly immortals
beyond the Ancient Emperor. Therefore, he asked Ye Xixi to
lead the rest of them back.
"Big Brother Yu, be careful!" Ye Xixi reminded him.
"Yeah." The truth was, there was nothing to be afraid of. Wu
Yu had the equivalent strength of two demon immortals now.
Even though he might just be at the first tier of the Longevity
Immortal Realm, he was still stronger than a typical 1-Yuan
heavenly immortal.
Wu Yu only took several steps towards the City Lord
Residence when that guy showed himself. In the sky above the
City Lord Residence, a man in a black, long, and loose robe
appeared. He had a rather emaciated stature, long, unkempt
hair, and a frightening sinister aura surrounding him. He gave
off the eerie vibes of someone that came from hell, and ordinary
ghostly cultivators couldn’t be compared with him. Wu Yu was
certain he wasn’t an immortal, but a ghostly immortal.
When Wu Yu saw his face, he was certain of his identity. This
person had a sinister look, his eyes were dullish green like a
specter’s, and savage vibes surrounded him. His appearance
couldn’t be considered as gruesome, but others wouldn’t dare
to look him directly in the eyes. That was a level that had
exceeded a mortal. Similar to a demon immortal or an
immortal, he had been through a life metamorphosis. At the
very least, his life span had increased from 600 years to 129,600
years.
This person had definitely achieved immortalhood within the
last 2,000 years. As long as he lived, he would have endless
years ahead of him.
Wu Yu recognized him.
The Great Ancient Ink Realm was ruled by some elite super
sects. They occupied territories and divided the world. Among
which, those that could be considered as elite would at least
have immortals and ghostly immortals stationed within.
Jiuli City was protected by a sect known as the Butchering God
Sect. The sect leader of the Butchering God Sect was a ghostly
immortal that still remained in this realm. He had been a
ghostly immortal for over 500 years and was still a 1-Yuan
ghostly immortal.
The Butchering God Sect wasn’t considered elite in the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. However, the Butchering God Sect’s
leader, Xiao Yuntian, was the ruler of this region. In this region,
he was equivalent to the Ancient Emperor in the Jambu Realm.
At least several hundred cities like Jiuli City were considered
to be dependent on the Butchering God Sect.
Wu Yu wondered what the Butchering God Sect’s leader, Xiao
Yuntian, had in mind to visit Jiuli City personally today.
Before Wu Yu had time to ponder about it and after seeing that
Xiao Yuntian had descended to a certain height, he saw the city
lord of Jiuli City rushing out to welcome the arrival of the
Butchering God Sect’s leader before the black sun rose up in
the sky.
The black sun started as a small patch in the east. Soon, one-
third of the sky was shrouded in darkness.
In the Great Ancient Ink Realm, one wouldn’t find a single star.
The black sun would just cover all.
Most people within Jiuli City, including the city lord, had
probably noticed the high-profile arrival of the ghostly
immortal-class Butchering God Sect’s leader.
The Butchering God Sect’s leader was a nightmare for many
within the region. Whenever he showed up, the cultivators in
major cities could only hide themselves. Only those at the level
of city lords were qualified to speak to him.
Clearly, this wasn’t a great thing for the city lord of Jiuli City.
At the very least, Wu Yu could see her panicking and
shuddering a little. Fear was evident from her eyes.
The city lord of Jiuli City was a lady with roughly 400 years of
cultivation. That’s the equivalent to a mortal in her thirties,
when a lady was at her most charming years. She had red lips;
shiny, halo-white teeth; glossy, snow-white skin; and a well-
endowed body that didn’t make her look plump. Her soft and
gentle looks made her undoubtedly an enchanting and lovely
lady.
However, in front of the black-robed Xiao Yuntian, she seemed
to be a little ruffled. Although she was at the 10th tier of the
Dao Querying Realm and just missing the Great Trial of the
Immortal Dao, the one tier difference between Xiao Yuntian
and her was a gap that couldn’t be bridged.
"Li Xuan Er, do you know why I came for you personally
today?" The Butchering God Sect’s leader, Xiao Yuntian, stood
proudly in the air. As a ghostly immortal, he seemed capable of
controlling darkness and destroying everything. He was
completely above all the mortals.
The city lord of Jiuli City, Li Xuan Er, stammered, "I... I know.
I hope Sect Leader can give me a few more days. I’ve almost
collected enough. Once I do, I’ll bring it to the Butchering God
Sect immediately."
Wu Yu obviously understood the contents of their
conversation. Rather than saying that Jiuli City was receiving
protection from the Butchering God Sect, it would be better
explained as the Butchering God Sect collecting exorbitant
protection fees every once in a while. This was similar to the
10,000 Kingdoms Pilgrimage. However, what the Butchering
God Sect was doing was way more ruthless.
Although the city lord of Jiuli City might seem like a glamorous
position, she was constantly under the oppression of the
Butchering God Sect. There were lots of troublesome matters
to attend to as well. However, there was no other option. The
Butchering God Sect had marked its territory in the region.
Moreover, after they handed over the protection fees, it was
true that thieves and rascals wouldn’t dare to cause a ruckus in
this place.
"Hehe! Li Xuan Er, this isn’t the first time I’ve come here. Have
you forgotten about my rules?" Upon hearing the city lord,
Xiao Yuntian chuckled. He reached out his hand and a cloud of
black mist coalesced to form a giant, black hand that restrained
Li Xuan Er in an instant. Immediately after, Li Xuan Er was
pulled towards where the Butchering God Sect’s leader was.
Watching the Butchering God Sect’s leader make his move,
lots of people in the city exclaimed in shock. However, more
of them went into hiding.
"Sect Leader! I’m completely out of options! Over recent years,
I have even risked my life to raise the gifts. However,
something unexpected happened recently and the gathered gifts
were used to save my dao companion’s life. Otherwise, I
wouldn’t....”
Li Xuan Er’s complexion turned ghostly pale, but she didn’t
dare to move even a finger.
Butchering God Sect’s leader snorted and said, "You should
know that I’ve never listen to explanations. You have to pay a
price for a delay. If it happens twice, the city lord of Jiuli City
could be changed. This is your first time. As for the price......"
The ghostly immortal pulled Li Xuan Er right in front of him
and had her fully restrained with the giant, black hand. His lush,
green eyes were surveying her from top and bottom before he
smiled sheepishly. "Since you couldn’t come up with the gifts,
you shall pay with your body. Your lineal bloodline isn’t too
shabby and you are a pretty beautiful lady. I guess you will
make my cut."
As he spoke, he reached out his claws from below his long robe.
Although everyone was watching, Xiao Yuntian didn’t see it as
a taboo. Before the watchful eyes of the whole city, he started
ravaging Li Xuan Er’s body with both of his hands.
"No!! Sect Leader!" Li Xuan Er struggled and the color drained
from her face.
"Stop!" At this moment, someone from below shouted. Wu Yu
could see a cultured and refined man soaring into the sky. His
face was flushed with anger as he berated the Butchering God
Sect’s leader. "Xiao Yuntian! If you have the strength, come
for me. What’s there to be proud of in bullying a lady?!"
"Lord, leave!" Li Xuan Er was pale to begin with. When the
middle-aged man showed up, she shivered in fear and tears
started streaming down her face. She knew the temper of the
Butchering God Sect’s leader and that he wouldn’t negotiate in
any matter. When he decided to touch Li Xuan Er, he would
definitely do it. Li Xuan Er had resigned to fate. Yet this man
showing up now was undoubtedly courting his own death.
The Butchering God Sect’s leader acted like a bolt of lightning.
When that man charged forward and had just finished his
words, he chuckled. A black longsword appeared in his
suddenly hands and he swung it across. Following a black
shadow that flashed across, the man that charged forward
exploded into powder and scattered into the atmosphere!
"My lord!"
Li Xuan Er screamed tragically till her throat almost tore apart.
Her complexion was as white as a sheet of paper and she was
devastated. Tears filled her face as she watched the remains
scatter down the sky. Years of companionship had been
reduced to ashes at this point.
"I hate those who spoil my mood," the Butchering God Sect’s
leader remarked casually as he put his longsword away, as
though he had done something insignificant.
Wu Yu could only say that a ghostly immortal was different
from demon immortals and immortals. His actions were too
quick and Wu Yu wouldn’t be able to stop him from afar in
time. He had just entered this realm, so it wouldn’t be
convenient for him to be ostentatious now.
On the other hand, the sword that was used previously had
opened Wu Yu’s eyes.
"That’s an immortal treasure."
“Immortal treasure” was a general term that immortals used to
refer to Immortal Treasures of the Gods. The Ancient Soul
Tower was an immortal treasure and so was the Demonic Pupil
of Illusions. The Floating Dreams Pagoda was probably an
immortal treasure as well. There was a difference in power
between immortal treasures. From the memories of the man
that Wu Yu had devoured, he only knew of the term but didn’t
know the details.
However, he knew that the immortal treasure longsword was
called Butchering God. This was a sword that had been passed
down in the Butchering God Sect for a very long time. The sect
leader of each generation would hold it, and it was a key reason
why the Butchering God Sect remained prosperous throughout
time. It was said that it had incredible power and was the most
precious item that Xiao Yuntian had with him.
Wu Yu was interested in that sword.
The Jambu Sky Pillar, the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, and the
rest belonged to the Ancient Emperor and had been taken away
by him. Now he didn’t possess a weapon. For someone that had
always used a weapon, he wasn’t too comfortable with the
situation.
"I wonder if this ghostly immortal knows the path to the sky
palaces."
Wu Yu now needed all the memories of an immortal or a
ghostly immortal. Only then could he understand more about
the Heavenly Domain.
He had his eyes on this ghostly immortal, Xiao Yuntian, now.
On the other end, Xiao Yuntian had the dispirited city lord of
Jiuli City tightly restrained. He was about to enter the City Lord
Residence and complete his "act" before the public eye. His
cold expression and the outcome of Li Xuan Er’s dao
companion made it certain that no one would go against this
ghostly immortal. Therefore, everyone ran a far distance away.

"Jiuli City is finished."

"I hope the city lord can make it through. After all, it might not
continue to be as great as it is currently if the city lord is
changed."
"I just bought the rights to an Imperial Residence for 30 years
in Jiuli City!"
They chattered tragically.
"Do you believe you will die today?" At this very moment, a
ball of black mist surfaced before Xiao Yuntian’s eyes and
blocked his path. From the black mist, an intoxicating voice
sounded.
"Who are you!?" Xiao Yuntian had a scare. He had never
expected anyone to speak to him in this manner in Jiuli City.
The cloud of mist before him puzzled him.
From within the mist, a pair of green eyes lit up. Those eyes
stared right at Xiao Yuntian as Wu Yu said, "I’m saying you
are going to die."
Those were the eyes of the Green Emperor. Although Wu Yu
was left with the strength of two demon immortals, this didn’t
mean that he had lost the mystiques of the other demon
immortals. The strength equivalent to two demon immortals
was, in fact, the amalgamation of the power held by the eight
demon immortals initially. A portion of strength from each
demon immortal lingered within Wu Yu’s body.
This was the eye technique mystique of the Green Emperor.
"Trying to mystify yourself. I’ll say, you are courting your own
death!" Xiao Yuntian had a bad temper and hated things of this
sort. He retrieved his Butchering God again and went for Wu
Yu. However, with a single flash, Wu Yu dodged a long
distance away.
"If you have the guts, I’ll fight you outside," said Wu Yu.
"F*ck you!" Xiao Yuntian was raging. He threw Li Xuan Er to
the ground and continued restraining her with the black hand
so she couldn’t move. Without saying a word, he chased after
Wu Yu.
Wu Yu demonstrated speed befitting of a demon immortal.
Before the city gates were shut, he darted out. Xiao Yuntian
made it out as well. At this point, the golden sun had set
completely and the black sun was hanging right before them.
The entire realm was plunged into complete darkness!
"Save the city lord!" Many people crowded over. However,
once they got near, even Dao Querying cultivators were ripped
into pieces by that black hand. Li Xuan Er was still restrained
and didn’t put up any resistance. It was as though only her body
lived now. She was pressed on the ground as she looked blankly
into the sky. Perhaps she felt like it wouldn’t be long before
Xiao Yuntian would return. He would disregard all respect for
her, go along with his rules, and exert his "punishment" on her
on the spot. Now that her husband had died, there was nothing
worth living for.
"Butchering God Sect! Xiao Yuntian...." The city lord of Jiuli
City gnashed her teeth before she relaxed and cried. This was
because she knew that this was a place ruled by immortals and
ghostly immortals. They established the rules, and once
someone couldn’t follow the rules, the outcome would be
severe. She knew about it but chose to hope for the best. Now
she believed she deserved what was happening to her....
"It’s over. It’s impossible to achieve immortalhood. Living on
won’t be possible either...."
What she didn’t know was that Wu Yu and Xiao Yuntian were
deep into the wilderness in the deadly darkness. They were
surrounded by trees and it was deathly silent, without a single
sign of a life. This was the best environment to assassinate
someone!
Xiao Yuntian intercepted him and yelled, "Who the hell are
you!?"
"Me?" Wu Yu didn’t know either. Looking at Xiao Yuntian, he
realized that he was still hungry. Once he felt the hunger, the
desire grew exponentially. Perhaps he had started the thought
and the hunger grew accordingly. His eyes had turned
completely red.
The hunger had penetrated deep into his core.
In the past, as long as there was a balance with the main body,
he could keep his state of mind. However, there were likely
differences now.
On most occasions, keeping a clear mind wouldn’t be an issue.
However, if prey was right before his eyes, he would recall that
he had been hungry for some time.
Xiao Yuntian wasn’t particularly clear of Wu Yu’s hunger and
murderous intent. After all, he didn’t know about the Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast.
"Are you an immortal? A ghostly immortal? Or a demon
immortal? Don’t all demon immortals head for the Demon
Immortal Realm?" said Xiao Yuntian with a cold look.
As a ghostly immortal and standing in the pitch-black darkness,
even though he had not engaged in battle, a large area around
him seemed to be under his control.
An endlessly eerie aura arose from the ground and stifled the
atmosphere. A large number of vengeful spirits cried tragically,
and the eerie aura was like pairs of rotten hands that ran through
Wu Yu’s body.
Wu Yu could no longer hold back.
His white-haired, red-eyed human form started morphing from
a human into the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast.
Before Xiao Yuntian, Wu Yu showed up in his Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast form. He saw that the beast had thick,
ebony-black scales, an ivory-white horn, crimson-red eyes,
thick and muscular arms, razor-sharp claws, and rows of
sharpened teeth. It was rare to encounter a giant beast that
looked so gruesome and powerful to the extent that Wu Yu was.
"A demon immortal?"
The Butchering God Sect’s leader was a little surprised. Based
on his understanding, even if demons became demon
immortals, they would have to head to the Demon Immortal
Realm immediately. Why would one appear before him now?
The demonic aura around Wu Yu was too dense. Therefore, it
was natural that others would mistake him for a demon
immortal. If he had devoured lots of immortals or even
immortal beasts, others might believe he was a species of
immortal beast even if he kept the ferocious looks he had
currently.
"I don’t care what you are. Stop pretending before me! Since
you dare to provoke me in my territory, I hope you are ready to
be slaughtered by me."
Xiao Yuntian took a deep breath. In his hand was the immortal
treasure Butchering God.
It was said that it had immortal designs known as the
Butchering God and Decimating Immortal Design.
Immortal designs were fashioned by immortals. It was said that
an immortal design was the amalgamation of 1 million spirit
designs. These weren’t on the same scale, as they were created
by immortals. At this point, Wu Yu didn’t have a deep
understanding of immortal designs.
Nonetheless, an immortal design was definitely several times
more profound than the most elite spirit designs.
This was a whole new territory for Wu Yu. All he needed to
know was that the Butchering God was similar to the Ancient
Soul Tower and the Demonic Pupil of Illusions, both of which
had extraordinary powers.
Although the Jambu Sky Pillar had a million spirit designs, it
wasn’t in the same tier as the Butchering God.
Giving an analogy, the strongest chicken or duck would not be
able to defeat a tiger cub.
Even taking a few more glances at the immortal treasure sword
gave Wu Yu the chills.
"It seems like you are from another greater realm. An outsider
dares to be arrogant in our territory. You really do not know
what’s best for you."
Xiao Yuntian chuckled disdainfully. Immediately after, he
acted decisively and charged towards Wu Yu with the
Butchering God.
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar had fought with the
Ancient Emperor and had even devoured eight demon
immortals. Facing the 1-Yuan demon immortal, what he had in
mind was only nonchalance and hunger.
Wu Yu roughly knew that the usage of immortal designs was
different from triggering spirit designs.
This was because an immortal treasure would typically have a
single complete immortal design. This was the case judging
from the memories of the man he had devoured previously.
However, Wu Yu wouldn’t exclude other possibilities.
A single immortal design in an immortal treasure encompassed
everything, like the Butchering God and Decimating Immortal
Design for attacking.
For dao treasures, Offensive Spirit Designs might just be part
of the total of spirit designs. This was a clear distinction from
an immortal design.
At the same time, applying immortal energy and immortal
techniques at the same time would add variation to the use of
immortal treasures. This was different from just triggering
spirit designs in a dao treasure.
In other words, immortal treasures might not have a fixed
Offensive Spirit Design. Instead, it could complement the
user’s strength to greatly enhance the power and might of one’s
immortal technique.
At this moment, Xiao Yuntian was charging towards him with
his sword. Ghostly qi, eerie aura, and endless darkness gathered
on the sword. Injecting ghostly immortal energy that far
surpassed Violet Kingdom Primordial Energy into the sword,
he triggered the immortal design. All of a sudden, the ground
shook and large parts of earth and forest were reduced to ashes.
The dullish grey spread, and wherever the sword passed, the
area would plunge into hellish catastrophe.
The sword light reached Wu Yu’s eyes swiftly and shot into his
body and flesh. At that moment, endless sword light spread
across his body. Wu Yu’s body was dyed grey at a speed visible
to one’s eye. It seemed like his flesh would rot and his huge
body was about to collapse at any moment. Even his crimson-
red eyes were masked by the greyish sword qi.
"Haha. I did not expect you to be so fragile...." Xiao Yuntian
wouldn’t have expected Wu Yu to be hit before he could dodge
or put up any resistance. Therefore, he put his sword away
while laughing heartily.
To his astonishment, starting from the eyes that reverted to
crimson red, the greyish sword qi across Wu Yu’s Heaven
Devouring Avatar receded towards Wu Yu’s mouth. His
physical body went back to its initial state but with more vitality
and vigor. As for the beast-like sword qi, it was suppressed near
his mouth. All of a sudden, Wu Yu opened his mouth abruptly.
A greyish sword qi that was even more potent and mixed in
with black elements shot out abruptly.
Whoosh!
The greyish sword qi shot out with even greater momentum!
Xiao Yuntian was laughing heartily but was in great danger the
next instant.
He could swear he would never have expected something like
this.
His Butchering God’s sword will seemed to have invaded Wu
Yu’s body and caused the flesh and blood to rot and collapse.
But time seemed to be flowing backwards. Those destroyed
body parts had suddenly recovered and the Butchering God’s
sword will was forced out. What was more frightening was that
the Butchering God’s sword will was no longer under his
control. With greater momentum and power, it was directed
back at him.
Everything happened in a split second.
When he reacted to it, he was in indescribable shock and the
Butchering God’s sword will was just before his eyes.
At the same time, Wu Yu released relentless attacks closely
behind.
"Incandescent Mirror!"
To his disbelief, Xiao Yuntian saw the giant arms of Wu Yu’s
titanic beast form morphing into a transparent tree. Those
branches gathered swiftly to form a mirror. The instant the
mirror was formed, the Butchering God’s sword will was right
upon Xiao Yuntian.
This was the mystique of the Quintessential Tree Demon,
Incandescent Mirror!
Once the mirror was formed, light that one could see from a
very far distance would burst forth. In the darkness ruled by the
black sun, a brilliant, white light suddenly exploded and
overwhelmed Xiao Yuntian at frightening speed.

Just as he was resisting the "rebelling" sword will, the light and
intense heat from the Incandescent Mirror melted everything,
including his eyes. As a result, Xiao Yuntian suffered double
blows in a single instant, of which one was from himself.
From the faraway Jiuli City, the people were like ants in a hot
pot. When they saw the intense light that came from the
horizon, they could vaguely hear a tragic scream.
They thought that this was the cry from the provoker and
naturally became more terrified. Within Jiuli City, Princess
You Xue and the rest had felt the major tremors hitting the city.
If it wasn’t night time, most people would have fled the city.
The hungry Wu Yu was even more frenzied that Xiao Yuntian
had imagined.
"Hellish Capillaries!"
The arms of the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast had morphed
into the branches of the Quintessential Tree Demon as though
the Quintessential Tree Demon was growing on him.
The Quintessential Tree Demon maintained its explosive
attack.
Immediately after, Wu Yu’s giant legs morphed into countless
blood vessels.
That was the body of the Red Devil.
The moment they appeared, they grew extensively from Wu
Yu’s body and entered the ground. They easily ripped into the
earth and extended out to the range of the Incandescent Mirror.
Others couldn’t see them, but Wu Yu knew that the blood
vessels were constantly splitting. Eventually, they became
trillions of hair-thick capillaries, emerged from the ground, and
pierced through Xiao Yuntian’s body.
Xiao Yuntian was struggling against the Butchering God’s
sword will and the attack from the Incandescent Mirror. When
the Hellish Capillaries Mystique struck him, it was fatal!
"Who the hell are you...." Xiao Yuntian couldn’t recall any
enemies he had in this realm that would go beyond defeating
him and killing him.
It wasn’t easy to become a ghostly immortal. Typically, local
immortals and ghostly immortals wouldn’t clash among
themselves. At the very most, they would just teach the other a
lesson. For external immortals, they wouldn’t kill rampantly.
Therefore, he had never imagined that he would die. However,
when his ghostly spirit was penetrated and ripped apart by Wu
Yu, it was too late.
In the end, what he saw was the crimson red eyes of Wu Yu.
Whether it was the shrapnels of his ghostly spirit or his ghostly
immortal body, they were sucked towards Wu Yu’s mouth and
devoured.
The Incandescent Mirror dissipated and Wu Yu’s arms and legs
morphed back into the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast before
reverting to the white-haired, red-eyed human form. Wu Yu left
the battleground swiftly to find a new place to digest.
He was content.
The hunger had vanished and he was exceptionally clear-
minded. While disintegrating the ghostly spirit and digesting
the ghostly immortal body to absorb the essence within, he was
also taking in the other party’s dao, mystiques, and memories.
Wu Yu was especially hungry for the memories. This was
because he knew too little about the Heavenly Domain.
He wanted to know the way to enter the sky palaces.
Xiao Yuntian didn’t know that this was the reason why Wu Yu
was hellbent on killing him.
Devouring was a frightening thing. It was especially so for the
devouring of the Heaven Devouring Avatar.
Now Wu Yu truly understood that he was a unique existence in
all realms, an accident that shouldn’t have happened.
Others belonged to this world.
As for him, he felt the desire to be equal to the world or even at
a higher tier.
Naturally, this was just a feeling.
This was the first ghostly immortal that Wu Yu had devoured.
However, before too long, the Butchering God Sect’s leader,
Xiao Yuntian, was gone with the wind.
Everything about his life was being thoroughly used by Wu Yu.
Wu Yu had discarded many of the useless memories, only
keeping those pertaining to immortals, ghostly immortals, the
world, and cultivation.
To him, these were the essence.
A ghostly immortal was more "nutritionally balanced."
Ghostly immortals did not have the physical essence of demon
immortals, but in terms of dao insight and the usage of ghostly
immortal energy, they were well-versed.
Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar was not like his real body.
He would absorb any dao, no matter what it was.
Although this was just a 1-Yuan ghostly immortal, it was still
of great help to Wu Yu.
His understanding of the Great Ancient Ink Realm had already
surpassed many of this world, including his knowledge of the
world’s history.
He now also knew who the hundred-odd immortals and ghostly
immortals in this place were.
Even which immortals and ghostly immortals were stronger,
how strong they were, and what they were strong at - he knew
all of it.
Wu Yu now knew all that the Butchering God Sect’s leader had
known.
If he wanted to Replicate the Butchering God Sect’s leader, no
one in the entire Great Ancient Ink Realm could tell them apart.
Most importantly, he had found the answer he had been
seeking.
Which was the method to get to the sky palaces.
Before, he had known one way: ascending.
And now he had learned of another specific method.
Every lesser realm’s guardian immortal, when appointed or
determined to be a lesser realm guardian immortal, would be
sent a sky palace dao ladder, which would allow them to move
from their lesser realm to a designated sky palace.
For example, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor likely had the
sky palace dao ladder to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace. That was how
he could bring Wu Yu’s real body up.
Of course, a lesser realm guardian immortal could not always
be returning to the sky palaces. It seemed like each sky palace
dao ladder could only be used once every designated time,
which could be 10 years or even 100 years. It was different for
each immortal. And one could not stay in the sky palaces either
for too long. Ordinarily, it could not be more than a year.
As for the Pu Yuan Sky Palace, Xiao Yuntian had not been very
clear about it. He knew more about the 10,000 Levels of Hell.
Therefore, Wu Yu did not know which level of heaven the Pu
Yuan Sky Palace was in. Perhaps he would only know if he
devoured an immortal.
But he had thought of a way to get to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace.
First option: he would threaten the guardian immortals of other
lesser realms, and perhaps even devour them. He could then
transform into them and go to the sky palaces, where he could
search for the Pu Yuan Sky Palace.
The second option was Wu Yu’s favored option.
He knew that the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor’s real body
would eventually return to the Jambu Realm.
Then, if he was strong enough, he could kill off the real body
of the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor. He could then obtain the
sky palace dao ladder that led directly to the Pu Yuan Sky
Palace.
After all, the 8,000 Sky Palaces was huge. If he could ascend
directly to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace, he would stand a better
chance of finding his real body quickly. Even if he had no way
to break the Immortal Art: Immortal Fusing Body Seizing for
now, it was also necessary to imprison the body first.
Wu Yu naturally preferred the second option, which would
better serve his revenge.
He was constantly thinking of ways to get the Ancient Emperor
to pay.
There were two problems with this method.
Firstly, he did not know when the next time the sky palace dao
ladder could be used. If it was too long, Wu Yu could not wait.
Secondly, he did not know how strong the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor was. Therefore, he could not be sure if he could beat
him. Lst time, devouring eight demon immortals had been
insufficient.
But despite these hurdles, Wu Yu was still willing to give the
second method a shot first.
If not for anything else, he would make the Ancient Emperor
lose his real body as well!
He had already set his goals.
Whoosh!
The Butchering God flew into his hand.
He did not even need to blood bond with it. This immortal
treasure was already his.
Regarding immortal treasures, Wu Yu now knew everything
about them as well. Although Xiao Yuntian might have had a
limited understanding of the sky palaces, he was still
knowledgeable on ordinary immortal treasures and immortal
designs.
Of course, as a ghostly cultivator, he would prefer to call them
ghostly immortal treasures or ghostly immortal designs.
Each immortal design was comprised of at least 1 million spirit
designs. Some even had 10 million spirit designs.
However, immortal designs were special because they unified
these fragmented spirit designs into one cohesive whole, and
each function could be activated with the power of the entire
immortal design.
The perfection of the spirit design, just like how a perfected
mortal would rise to become an immortal.
Wu Yu could use the Butchering God as perfectly as Xiao
Yuntian could.
"Before, I had to obtain the dao treasure, then blood bond with
it, and familiarize myself with the spirit designs.
"And now, all I need to do is devour the opponent and then
everything is open to me....
"Devouring is such a terrifying skill.... With devouring, is there
still meaning to cultivation?"
Right now, he was not cultivating. Simply killing could get him
the hard-won labors of others.
This meant that all of his previous grinding seemed
meaningless.

"Assuming the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast’s devouring

truly has no limit, I can obtain even the most elite immortal’s
dao. I can gather numerous daos and merge them together in
the end. How is this inferior to painstakingly creating a dao that
belongs to me?"
When the Heaven Devouring Avatar was all that Wu Yu had,
he keenly felt how overpowered it was to be able to devour
immortal bodies. It was hard for him to properly wrap his head
around the concept.
For example, he currently had the complete daos of eight
demon immortals and one ghostly immortal. Each had been
enough to elevate them to ghostly immortal and demon
immortal. And Wu Yu could easily use them, and not be
affected at all. Wu Yu would be privy to the sum total of their
collective knowledge, which served as reference for him. He
could use it as well, although the Heaven Devouring Avatar
would not get lost in their memories and daos or become them.
This sort of devouring was hard to imagine. Wu Yu had
digested them very cleanly. Their consciousnesses had been
lost, but their daos had become something that Wu Yu could
adjust and use, yet not be affected by. In fact, after seeing so
many daos, Wu Yu felt that a personal dao was not so important
anymore. A person’s dao would forever be singular and limited,
belonging to a certain context. His own real body’s dao had
been like that. But taking a step back to consider all the
alternatives, and contemplating all the daos - that was heavenly
dao. That was the world.
"Why would I have such a frightening thought? Could
devouring really allow me to get the heavenly dao...." Wu Yu
shuddered a little, frightened by his own body’s power.
He, in fact, felt a little inadequate. His dao before had been too
singular, too one-dimensional. As for others’ daos, he could
glean learning points and extract the essence of their daos,
merging them to gain new insights that he had not seen before.
As for him, he did not need to cultivate, or arduously seek
improvement.
"Which will lead me to the heavenly dao? Bitter cultivation to
experience everything, or devouring all to see the world?"
Wu Yu was plunged into doubt.
But in any case, the Butchering God Sect’s leader was now
dead, and he was the Butchering God Sect’s leader now.
"Time to head back and tie up the loose ends of the Butchering
God Sect’s leader so people won’t think that he’s dead. And
then I can be on my way."
Back to the goal! To revenge!
He transformed into the Butchering God Sect’s leader. Of
course, he was the perfect mirror image from head to toe. The
black sun was up as Wu Yu descended anew on Jiuli City. The
city’s spirit designs naturally could not stop him. When he
appeared above the City Lord Residence, there was an aura of
despair.
Most people had run away from the City Lord Residence, and
many were far away now. Only Li Xuan Er, the city lord,
remained. She was slumped to the ground, awaiting her fate.
She had a sword in her hand, which was her husband’s legacy.
Her face was pale and her spirit had all but left her. It was an
agonizing wait.
The entire City Lord Residence was deathly silent.
The Butchering God Sect’s leader had walked through the city
protection spirit design very prominently, and everyone saw
him. They also knew that the mystery person from before had
not managed to cause him any harm. He was untouched.
And then he entered the City Lord Residence. Everyone knew
that Li Xuan Er was doomed. They could only hope that she
survived, or Jiuli City would lose its stability. Many would be
in trouble then. Therefore, they were waiting on the result.
Li Xuan Er lifted her head and saw the Butchering God Sect’s
leader. Her face was blank. She was not surprised, and knew
what to expect. But she had resigned herself to it. She knew that
resistance was futile. If she wanted revenge, she had to suffer
this cruel indignity today.
"My husband, I’m sorry. I cannot die. I cannot let this injustice
pass. One day, I will see him shredded with a thousand blades.
I have to face the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao," Li Xuan Er
quietly vowed in her heart.
Right now, this gorgeous and charming woman had submitted
to him completely. Wu Yu’s eyes flicked over her fair skin and
inviting curves. She was very sexy, and he felt the procreating
urge come to him.
One aspect that the Heaven Devouring Avatar lost out to the
real body was this. The control of urges was very difficult. Such
a woman, completely submissive and already resigned and
prepared for what would happen next - this was the greatest
temptation for Wu Yu.
However, perhaps because she was slightly older, she lost to
Yueling Xuan by just a little. Therefore, he was able to control
himself with great difficulty. His blood-red eyes neared her,
and Li Xuan Er’s eyes widened. She had been completely
dominated by that aura. Was the Butchering God Sect’s leader
always so attractive? To even make her forget that he was her
enemy, and willingly receive him?
"Impossible! Impossible!" Her body’s response was all too
clear, but she could not believe it.
And to her utter surprise, the Butchering God Sect’s leader
changed before her eyes to a white-haired, red-eyed, demonic
youth. This was the one who had exerted a fatal attraction on
her and made her unable to control herself.
"I’ve killed him and taken revenge for you. But if I hear it leak
outside that the Butchering God Sect’s leader is dead, I will
come back to take your life. Because from now on, I am the
Butchering God Sect’s leader."
Wu Yu gritted his teeth as he spoke, then vanished into the
night swiftly.
He left Li Xuan Er on the floor, crying and panting heavily. Her
well-developed bosom was heaving and she was sweating
profusely....
He had made such an entrance in order to let everyone know
that the Butchering God Sect’s leader had not died.
Although the city lord now knew the truth, Wu Yu had
squeezed her, so she would not dare to tell the truth.
In any case, Wu Yu was her savior.
Even though he looked like a demonic youth with white hair
and red eyes, she had felt a deep and abiding terror and
submission to him. But a savior was a savior. When she could
think back calmly on this, she would be grateful to Wu Yu.
Wu Yu returned to the Heaven Devouring Residence.
Seeing him, they knew that his devouring had succeeded again.
"Sister, we will depart tomorrow morning. We will not leave
the Great Ancient Ink Realm for now. If we do, I will let you
know beforehand. You can cultivate in peace here from now
on."
"Alright."
Wu Yu gathered the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi.
The two of them did not affect Wu Yu at all, because they had
10 times the amount of time in the Floating Dreams Pagoda,
and they could come out occasionally.
The Floating Dreams Pagoda would also absorb the spiritual qi
of this world, achieving an equilibrium inside and out. With 10
times the amount of time, they could cultivate with great ease.
And if they wished to come out, they could just let Wu Yu
know.
Wu Yu left all of his puppets in the Heaven Devouring
Residence with Princess You Xue and the others.
As long as Wu Yu was in the Great Ancient Ink Realm, he
could return frequently, and so there was no need to be sad. The
following morning, as the golden sun rose, the city lord
declared that Jiuli City would return to normal. This made
many who had been thinking of leaving reconsider, given how
well the city lord looked.
The Full Moon of Nanshan had gone out to play the whole
night, only coming back near sunrise. He sighed. "Before, I felt
like you were too perverted. Your cultivation speed was
untouchable. Now I have 10 times the time, but in terms of
getting stronger, I’m still far from you. How embarrassing."
He was already almost at his limit.
But in this world, even in the Heavenly Domain, who could
compare with Wu Yu’s Heaven Devouring Avatar?
The golden sun had risen, and the Full Moon of Nanshan and
Ye Xixi were training hard in the Floating Dreams Pagoda. Wu
Yu, in his white-haired, red-eyed form, moved alone.
He was very familiar with the immortals and ghostly immortals
throughout the Great Ancient Ink Realm. He knew of each
person’s history.
And what sort of crimes they had committed before.
Wu Yu was now like a judge. He would go knocking on the
doors of those ghostly immortals and immortals without a
conscience.
For now, he maintained reason. His devouring targets would be
the evil and bloodthirsty, or his enemies that were trying to kill
him.
He would not turn his violence on the innocent, or the
immortals that were focused on their cultivation. That was his
bottom line, as far as he could control himself.
The Great Ancient Ink Realm was enormous. This world did
not have any seas, it was all land. Therefore, its size was
stupefying. Even the Butchering God Sect’s leader’s territory
was about the size of three Yan Huang Ancient Countries.
As for the Butchering God Sect’s leader, he was actually just a
small fry ghostly immortal at the peripheral region.
And now he was approaching the central area of the Great
Ancient Ink Realm.
Without his real body and the Somersault Cloud, Wu Yu still
moved much faster than before, because he now had the power
of three 1-Yuan heavenly immortals.
He had already locked on to his second target in the Great
Ancient Ink Realm.
This was an immortal.
Just as Wu Yu had now come to know, not all immortals were
kindly beings. Even those who cultivated the Immortal Dao
could be evil people. Not even the Great Trial of the Immortal
Dao could stop them.
There were many immortals in the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
Although ghostly immortals were mostly evildoers, this did not
mean that there were no bad immortals either. By Wu Yu’s
understanding, about a fifth of them had committed great sins.
They had all managed to reach immortalhood with despicable
methods.
The place where Wu Yu had decided on was the Star River
Sword Sect. The Star River Sword Sect’s territory was twice
the size of the Butchering God Sect’s territory. It was closer to
the core of the Great Ancient Ink Realm, and was built on top
of a tall mountain. It had 3,000 enormous mountain veins,
which was dubbed 3,000 Star Veins.
The Star River Sword Sect had an immortal. Those without an
immortal guarding them were in a precarious position.
Throughout history, there had been too many sects with poor
succession planning. The older immortals had to ascend, but a
new immortal had not appeared. This had caused the end of the
sect, invaded by others.
The current ancestral father of the Star River Sword Sect was
called the Sky River Sword Immortal. He was an immortal
close to ascension. He had cultivated for more than 2,000 years
but had failed to reach the second tier of the Longevity
Immortal Realm.
The Sky River Sword Immortal liked to kill, and had a fiery
temper that often flared up against ghostly cultivator powers.
Therefore, he was most clearly remembered by the Butchering
God Sect’s leader. This person reminded Wu Yu of the Shushan
Immortal Sect’s Mizar Sword Immortal, who was Nangong
Wei’s father. However, the Seven Immortals of Shushan were
not real immortals, and far from the Sky River Sword
Immortal!
But their daos were similar. The Mizar Sword Immortal hated
demons with a passion, and the Sky River Sword Immortal held
a similar view towards demons and ghostly cultivators. He
never once cared if they were good or bad, he just took an
unquestioning sword to all of them.
In these 2,000 years, the Sky River Sword Immortal had killed
millions of demons and ghostly cultivators, causing them to be
all but extinct in the Star River Region. Other demons and
ghostly cultivators did not even dare to enter. Once demons
gained sentience here, they left quickly as well.
Of course, the Sky River Sword Immortal was not satisfied with
this. His disciples ranged far into other sects’ territories. As
long as they were ghostly cultivators and demons, he would kill
them all without exception. Especially the demons, who did not
have demon immortals protecting them.
The Butchering God Sect’s leader knew that there were still
over 100,000 demons and ghostly cultivators being imprisoned
within the Star River Sword Sect. the Sky River Sword
Immortal would kill them daily, cultivating with their fresh
blood and corpses.
The Star River Sword Sect was flush with sword qi. The
disciples practiced sword cultivation, and it was like a larger
scale Shushan Immortal Sect. They were mostly at the
Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm and Dao Querying
Realm. There were even many protective formations, although
they could not stop Wu Yu, of course.
Or rather, it could not stop the Butchering God Sect’s leader,
Xiao Yuntian.
At this moment, Wu Yu was wielding the Butchering God in
his hand and had come killing in the guise of Xiao Yuntian.
Actually, in the Great Ancient Ink Realm, the immortals and
ghostly immortals all knew one another. Everyone had a mutual
acknowledgement going on and kept the peace in the Great
Ancient Ink Realm. They would even unite against an external
enemy at times. There were no great conflicts, usually.
Which was why the Butchering God Sect’s leader’s attack was
considered surprising.

"Sky River, you old dog, get your ass down here! I’m going to
kill you today!"
Wu Yu cursed from above the Star River Sword Sect. His voice
thundered out, shaking the entire sword sect.
Wu Yu had seen a huge palace inside, called the Stabbing
Dagger Palace. There were over 100,000 demons trapped
within.
The Sky River Sword Immortal would kill the demons and
ghostly cultivators in there daily, to keep the edge on his dao.
As for his disciples, they scoured the world for demons and
ghostly cultivators.
Of course, because ghostly cultivators were protected by
ghostly immortals, they could only get the weak and those
without guardians.
The Sky River Sword Immortal only cared about slaughter, and
not cultivation level.
As long as they were alive.
Although they were slaughtering so many, they did not feel any
remorse. Instead, they felt like they were doing good and
upholding justice. This was a time-honored tradition of the Star
River Sword Sect.
Without a word, Wu Yu first broke the Stabbing Dagger Palace
apart. The spirit designs were ripped apart like rotten wood
before him. The 100,000 demons and ghostly cultivators spilled
out, yelling and frightened.
Before they even reacted, Wu Yu had called forth a dark cloud
that swept them all up. He called, "Run as far as you can!"
For them, who faced death every day, Wu Yu’s intervention
was too sudden. As they scattered throughout the 3,000 Star
Veins, they were still reeling for a while. Someone recognized
Wu Yu, and the word spread. They knew he was the Butchering
God Sect’s leader!
"Many thanks to the Butchering God Sect’s leader!"
The violent Butchering God Sect’s leader had now become a
savior. After thanking him, they knew that the Star River Sword
Sect people would come in pursuit soon enough, and they fled
as fast as they could, dispersing to the wind.
"Which manner of scumbag dares to challenge me!?" At this
moment, a thunderous roar of anger filled the skies. The Sky
River Sword Immortal was not within the sect, but had come
rushing back from someplace else. When he arrived, he saw
that the Butchering God Sect’s leader had reduced his Stabbing
Dagger Palace into rubble. His rage was through the roof!
"Xiao Yuntian! Was your brain boiled?! You think I can’t kill
you!? Who asked you to poke your nose in my business!? Have
you forgotten the Ancient Ink Pact?!"
Wu Yu naturally had not forgotten the Ancient Ink Pact. It was
an agreement between immortals and ghostly immortals not to
interfere in each others’ business. They would stay apart and
protect their own descendants for 2,000 years!
But Wu Yu was not the Butchering God Sect’s leader.
He laughed loudly. "I’m only doing what should be done. Sky
River Sword Immortal, you are asking for death with your
sinful ways. An orthodox martial cultivator, but your
bloodthirst is so pronounced. It’s a miracle the Great Trial of
the Immortal Dao didn’t finish you off. Well, I won’t linger.
Farewell."
Laughing loudly again, he quickly left.
"Trying to leave?! Leave an arm behind!"
Being humiliated thus, the Sky River Sword Immortal’s
explosive temper would not let the matter rest.
He chased after Wu Yu, far away from the masses. Only when
they reached a deserted plain did Wu Yu stop.
The Sky River Sword Immortal was a run-of-the-mill 1-Yuan
heavenly immortal. After 2,000 years, he had not managed to
reach second tier of the Longevity Immortal Realm.
He also had an immortal treasure in hand, which was better than
the Butchering God. It was known as the 3,000 Sky River
Gladius, which was the treasure of the Star River Sword Sect.
After they ascended, they could not take this immortal treasure
with them. This immortal treasure had been around for a long
time - it was the legacy of the Star River Sword Sect.
The 3,000 Sky River Gladius was a huge, snow-white sword.
The Sky River Sword Immortal hefted it on his shoulder, and
the star patterns on it were constantly changing. Because it had
killed too often, it stored the memories of the slaughter of
billions and had an aura of death about it. There were even more
vengeful spirits who had fallen to that sword than to the
Butchering God that Wu Yu wielded.
However, the disproportion in their strength was too stark. Wu
Yu had gathered the power of two demon immortals and one 1-
Yuan ghostly immortal. His enemy was but a 1-Yuan heavenly
immortal. Besides, Wu Yu still had 30 Natural Mystiques from
the demon immortals!
Of course, in the appearance of the Butchering God Sect’s
leader, these might be a little impaired in their execution. If Wu
Yu wished to end things quickly, he would still need to revert
to the Heaven Devouring Avatar.
As the Sky River Sword Immortal came attacking, Wu Yu
morphed from the Butchering God Sect’s leader into the
Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast. The Butchering God grew
correspondingly larger in his hands.
"Xiao Yuntian, what hellish creature are you?! Have you
become a demon immortal?!" The Sky River Sword Immortal
was still under the assumption that it was the Butchering God
Sect’s leader before him. After all, he had seen that it was the
Butchering God Sect’s leader at first, and the Butchering God
was real as well.
Wu Yu answered with a flurry of attacks. The mystiques of
eight demon immortals flew out. Lifeless Blood Lightning,
Nine Levels of Purgatory, and the Butchering God’s sword
will. They swamped his opponent, and the demon immortals’
mystiques were generally stronger. After being held down by
Nine Levels of Purgatory, the Sky River Sword Immortal was
a sitting duck.
"Something’s wrong! Who are you!? You’re not Xiao
Yuntian!" The Sky River Sword Immortal cursed and
struggled. He had finally realized that something was off.
"You’re too late." Wu Yu’s Butchering God skewered him,
sundering his immortal spirit.
Ping!
Sky River Sword Immortal, dead!
Wu Yu opened his fanged mouth and swallowed all of the
white-mist pieces of the immortal spirit.
"You! What are you?!" From the pieces of the immortal spirit,
the remaining sentience of the Sky River Sword Immortal still
screamed.
"A judge from the Heavenly Domain, who is specifically here
to catch immortals like you. Any questions?" Wu Yu joked.
"Hngh...."
Perhaps he was fearful now, and regretful. But reality did not
change for him. As Wu Yu devoured his immortal spirit, his
immortal body was also devoured. This body was small, but
even more refined with essence than the demon immortals’
bodies. It was gone in one gulp
Of course, it also sated him. Each time he devoured, he felt
calmer.
Wu Yu took away all of the Sky River Sword Immortal’s
possessions. After devouring him, he stormed back to the Star
River Sword Sect, cursing, "That Xiao Yuntian has gone mad!
He even dared to cross me! This time, taking his arm should
have taught him a lesson!"
He naturally did it loudly on purpose so the disciples would
hear.
And then he went to the sect head of the Star River Sword Sect,
who was the Sky River Sword Immortal’s own son, who was
on the verge of reaching immortalhood. Wu Yu said, "The
Butchering God Sect’s leader and other ghostly immortals have
something to say regarding the Stabbing Dagger Palace. For
now, cease the pursuit of ghostly cultivators and demons. Call
back all the disciples. No movements until I command it."
"Yes, Father!" After this development, even his son, the sect
head, knew fear. After all, a fight between an immortal and a
ghostly immortal would have far-reaching consequences.
"Don’t disturb me. I’m going into seclusion. Quickly face your
trials. In another few years, I will have to ascend. At that time,
it will be truly dangerous if we have no immortal here."
Wu Yu said, then he left. After devouring, he tried his best to
manage the stability of the world. And then he turned to his
next target. He continued to grow stronger, but he remained
unsatisfied. The Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast would never
be satisfied.
The memories of the Sky River Sword Immortal corroborated
the Butchering God Sect’s leader’s knowledge about entering
the sky palaces. Of course, he also gained more knowledge on
other areas. He learned about some sky palaces, but the Pu
Yuan Sky Palace was not amongst them.
However, he had a rough understanding of the structure of the
8,000 Sky Palaces.
The 8,000 Sky Palaces had 8,000 levels of heaven, from 1 to
8,000.
The higher you went, the stronger the immortals.
The first level of heaven was called Greeting Sky Palace.
The cultivation environment there far surpassed the Greater
Realms. They could not even compare to the immortal qi that
it had. Immortal qi was what immortals needed most for
cultivation.
The higher you went, the greater the quality of immortal qi.
At the highest level of heaven, naturally only the most elite
immortals could go there.
Most of the immortals resided at the lower 3,000 levels.
Each immortal was strictly bound by heavenly rules and
restrictions, including which level of heaven one could go to.
Unless one saw great improvement in strength, or had
outstanding potential, it was very difficult to get permission to
go to the higher levels.
Put simply, the higher the level of heaven, the higher the status,
the more powerful the background, and the stronger the
immortal.
Throughout all of time, all of the immortals that had come from
the 3,000 Greater Realms and 90,000 Lesser Realms were all
in the 8,000 Sky Palaces. An immortal’s life was very long. As
long as one did not die in battle, long life per se was not a
problem.
As for the most elite of immortals, they were naturally the true
masters of the entire Heavenly Domain.
That was where Wu Yu was headed. The Great Sage, Heaven’s
Equal must have been very high up.
He wondered how grand the 8000th level of heaven was!
Of course, the 8,000 Sky Palaces was a heady notion, but for
now, Wu Yu still had to take things slowly. After all, he had
even lost his real body.
Therefore, his first goal was naturally to win back his real body!
"I wonder which sky palace she will go to when she ascends."
It was said that a mystical dragon ancestor would escort her to
the sky palaces. She probably would not go to a low-level sky
palace, given how strong her potential was.
Therefore, it would not be so simple for him to find her.
He looked up into the sky. Perhaps that was where the 8,000
Sky Palaces were.
Wu Yu no longer wanted to roam in the 3,000 Greater Realms.
He wanted to go to where the immortals were.
Therefore, he had to make progress on his other goals. He had
to determine what level of immortal the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor was.
After devouring the Sky River Sword Immortal, he locked on
to his third target.
It was also an immortal.
Wu Yu had thought this through carefully.
After devouring the Sky River Sword Immortal, he now had an
immortal aura about him. Of the immortal aura, ghostly aura,
and demonic aura about him, the demonic aura was still the
strongest. Therefore, others would think that he was a demon
immortal.
But demon immortals could not possibly appear in the 3,000
Greater Realms or 8,000 Sky Palaces. They all went to the
Demon Immortal Realm.
Therefore, if he continued to devour demons, people would find
it strange that a demon immortal was here.

And his real body was also in beast form.

Therefore, Wu Yu had to have them believe that he was an
immortal beast. Immortal beasts did not go to the Demon
Immortal Realm, and it was common for them to roam the
3,000 Greater Realms and the Heavenly Domain as well.
He needed more immortal aura to make the Heaven Devouring
Titanic Beast seem like a savage immortal beast. After all, not
all immortal beasts looked as respectable as phoenixes, qilins,
or mystical dragons.
There were many bad apples amidst the immortals as well.
Wu Yu currently homed in on an immortal who was even more
despicable than the Sky River Sword Immortal. Besides, not
many people knew. The Sky River Sword Immortal did not
know, but because they had a good relationship, he had seen
this for himself.
He moved towards the core of the Great Ancient Ink Realm and
came to an even greater region. It was three times the size of
the Star River Region! Its name was Wushang Dao Region. In
this region, there were dozens of billions of martial cultivators,
all scattered in various large cities, towns, and villages.
The ruler of the Wushang Dao Region was the Wushang Dao
Sect!
The Wushang Dao Sect was larger than the Butchering God
Sect and the Star River Sword Sect.
That was because the Wushang Dao Sect had a longer legacy.
It had three immortals watching over it. The oldest was a 2-
Yuan heavenly immortal. Being able to reach 2-Yuan heavenly
immortal status while still in the Greater Realm was a
respectable achievement.
This person was called the Wushang Dao Ancestor, and he was
Wu Yu’s next target.
The other two were more honest, and different from this
Wushang Dao Ancestor. Therefore, Wu Yu left them alone.
His devouring had to follow his own principles. He only killed
those who had no disregard for human life.
The Wushang Dao Ancestor was one such person.
The Wushang Dao Ancestor cultivated the Dao of Pure Sun,
which made his immortal body exceptionally masculine and
aggressive.
In order to more drastically adjust his yin-yang balance and
improve faster, the Wushang Dao Ancestor did not train in an
orthodox fashion when he was younger. Instead, he used
another method that was a shortcut.
That was, to use virgins’ yin essence to stimulate his own
masculinity.
Over thousands of years, the virgins who had their yin essence
stolen totalled hundreds of thousands. Because the Wushang
Dao Ancestor loved his reputation, not many people knew. He
would catch them personally and then burn them into
nothingness to prevent being discovered.
Through the eyes of the Sky River Sword Immortal, Wu Yu
had seen the cruelty of the Wushang Dao Ancestor’s methods
for himself. The virgins wailed and cried, living an existence
worse than death.
The cruelty of the cultivation world made Wu Yu despair at
times.
He discovered that perhaps this world truly needed someone
like him, a judge who would bring justice upon those who the
Great Trial of the Immortal Dao had missed out on.
Thinking of the virgins’ tormented expressions and tears, Wu
Yu’s eyes reddened. He knew that this Wushang Dao Ancestor
needed to die even more than the Sky River Sword Immortal
did.
He waited for night.
He had sent a Message Talisman to the Wushang Dao Ancestor
as the Sky River Sword Immortal. It read: Come see me, or I
will expose your ugly deeds to the world. Same old place.
Actually, the Sky River Sword Immortal had a very good
relationship with the Wushang Dao Ancestor, and the Sky
River Sword Immortal was his "good younger brother." That
was why he had been allowed to know the secret. Usually, the
Wushang Dao Ancestor would even take care of the Sky River
Sword Immortal. And that was why they still met at the "same
old place."
The black sun was in the sky, and darkness and silence again
fell.
Wu Yu knew that the 2-Yuan heavenly immortal Wushang Dao
Ancestor would definitely come.
Along with the vengeful spirits of the virgins.
In the deep of night, Wu Yu prepared to kill and devour.
Wu Yu wanted to know the difference between a 2-Yuan
heavenly immortal body and a 1-Yuan one, with more than
250,000 years of life.
By comparing Xiao Yuntian and the Sky River Sword
Immortal, their Longevity Immortal Arts were different.
Xiao Yuntian cultivated one called the Nine Levels Abyssal
Heavenly Dao. It had nine cultivation levels. The first was
called the First Taiying Realm.
Different Longevity Immortal Arts would see different
cultivation speeds, results, and strengths. Even the immortal
energy that was produced was of different quality.
For example, Xiao Yuntian. His ghostly immortal energy was
called Abyssal Ghostly Immortal Energy. It was far superior to
Violet Kingdom Primordial Energy.
Of course, each tier saw a one-yuan increase in lifespan.
If he successfully became a 9-Yuan heavenly immortal, he
would have more than 1 million years of life.
As for the Sky River Sword Immortal, he cultivated the Nine
Galaxy Dao Art, which was the same. Wu Yu currently knew
every last detail of these two Longevity Immortal Arts.
However, he did not need to cultivate either one.
He had both Abyssal Ghostly Immortal Energy and Galaxy
Immortal Energy. He could use either of them, or mix them as
he wished.
The Sky River Sword Immortal had been at the first tier of the
Nine Galaxy Dao Art: the First Galaxy Realm.
Because Longevity Immortal Arts were different, each person
had a unique cultivation standard. For example, the Sky River
Sword Immortal could use the power of one galaxy at the First
Galaxy Realm.
As for the Butchering God Sect’s leader, at the First Taiying
Realm, he could use the power of one "Taiying". If he broke
through, he could use the power of two "Taiying". [1]
Wu Yu did not care what it was. He could devour and digest
all.
Right now, he was in the body of the Sky River Sword
Immortal. With the 3,000 Sky River Gladius in one hand and
the Butchering God in the other, he awaited the Wushang Dao
Ancestor’s arrival with two immortal treasures in hand.
It felt a little strange.
"Judge?"
Wu Yu was not yet adjusted to this new role.
But thinking of the Wushang Dao Ancestor’s pious and saintly
face while he secretly used ghostly cultivator techniques to hurt
women, it made him rail!
"Such an immortal does not deserve to become an immortal!
He does not enrich life, but instead sullies it! What I will do
today is bring about heaven’s justice! To right this wrong." Wu
Yu felt that he had to convince himself of this point. He had to
establish ground rules for his devouring, to seek out reasons. If
he wantonly devoured, and left no one in his wake, then how
was he different from the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord?
A judge. That was the new role that he had cast himself in. Only
then could he steady his own mental resolve and soldier on.
Perhaps the Ancient Emperor believed that the Heaven
Devouring Avatar could not be controlled. But Wu Yu would
rise above.
He would.
If this world had evil in it, then uprooting that evil was also a
transformation of sorts. Whether he devoured or simply killed
them, there was no difference.
In fact, devouring would actually yield some good from the
filth.
"Sky River, my old brother, we could just meet up normally.
Why make such jests?" The Wushang Dao Ancestor had
arrived.
He was slightly older than the Sky River Sword Immortal, but
much more powerful.
Wu Yu saw that he was an extremely genial-looking middle-
aged man. His saintly aura indeed radiated purely from him,
and even his smile was as refreshing as a spring breeze.
He came to stand smilingly before Wu Yu, without even a hint
of enmity.
"What could be so urgent that you make such jests?" the
Wushang Dao Ancestor asked.
Suddenly, he saw the other sword in Wu Yu’s hands.
"Why would Xiao Yuntian’s immortal treasure be in your
hands?"
His expression changed.
Wu Yu said, "Recently, some strange things have happened.
All who have committed crimes should face punishment.
Today, I want to warn you not to do those things again."
The Wushang Dao Ancestor’s face darkened slightly. "Old
Brother Sky River, that’s not right. I let you in on my secret
because I trust you. And yet you’re making such jokes. You’ve
crossed the line."
"Since you don’t know remorse, then I will have to expose you.
I believe that many will be very interested to hear it." Wu Yu
smirked.
"Old Brother Sky River!" Finally, he was angry.
"No need to see me off." Wu Yu turned to leave.
"Stop right there." Wushang Dao Ancestor’s face was stormy
now. "What’s wrong with you?"
"I just don’t like the way you look. I don’t want to be affiliated
with someone like you. What, you’re going to kill me? Can
you?" Wu Yu laughed.
He wanted to unsettle his opponent into wanting to kill him.
That way, he need not worry about his opponent fleeing. Wu
Yu was still afraid that if he fled, he could not catch him.
"Are you truly looking to die?" He was indeed angered now.
"All I want is to enforce heaven’s justice. I want the world to
know of your crimes. Haha."
The Wushang Dao Ancestor’s blood boiled. He felt that this
whole incident was strange, but he could not think that far. The
"Sky River Sword Immortal" seemed like he was about to
leave, and he was threatening him. Given the information he
had, he decided to attack.
And Wu Yu gathered the power of four 1-Yuan heavenly
immortals.
Battle ensued.
In the dark night, the commotion of battle was swallowed up
by the darkness. This was a deserted plain, so it would not
attract attention.
Because the struggle concerned Wushang Dao Ancestor’s
secret, he did not call for help either.
As for Wu Yu, he was already prepared for a quick and decisive
fight!
As he fought, he turned into the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast and revealed his true strength.
"You’re not Old Brother Sky River!" He immediately realized
this.
"And so what? I still know what you did to those children. And
I’m still prepared to tell the world." Wu Yu sneered.
He was forcing his hand to try to kill Wu Yu.
"What did you do to my Old Brother Sky River?!"
"Killed him. Would you believe it?"
"You dare to be so brazen before me? Die!" The Wushang Dao
Ancestor was incensed now. He held a horsetail whisk
immortal treasure in his hand. It was called the Whip of
Heaven, and it was silver and deadly, especially when wielded
by a 2-Yuan heavenly immortal body with immortal energy. It
battered Wu Yu many times; however, Wu Yu was completely
fine!
The two swords in his hands sent the Butchering God’s sword
will and the 3,000 Gashes Sword Dao flashing and killing in
the pitch-blackness. He called forth the eight demon immortals’
mystiques in support - Incandescent Mirror, Hellish
Capillaries, Lifeless Blood Lightning, and even the billion
clones of the Immortal Locust when he was dodging attacks.
His opponent could do nothing against him.
Since they were fighting, Wu Yu would naturally give his
opponent no chance to flee. His various mystiques took effect.
Once he passed five mystiques, his opponent was completely
shocked.

"Why do you have Sky River’s mystique!? How can you use
his immortal treasure?! And Xiao Yuntian’s!?
"Why do you have so many mystiques!"
It did not matter how shocked he was. Although his immortal
energy was much more robust than that of a 1-Yuan heavenly
immortal, as was his immortal body, Wu Yu still broke it down.
As the immortal body was cleaved in two by the 3,000 Sky
River Gladius, his immortal spirit was also skewered by the
Butchering God, then it flew straight to Wu Yu’s mouth. While
he was still yelling and screaming, Wu Yu swallowed him.
Before he died, he took out a Message Talisman. There was an
immortal design on this talisman, which could pass through the
entire Heavenly Domain and even go to the sky palaces above.
It was infinitely more valuable than those that could only work
in one realm.
If only he and Luo Pin had such talismans from the start, they
could already be in contact.
The Message Talisman was not actually sent. Wu Yu grabbed
it with the Immortal Locust’s mystique.
He wanted to expose Wu Yu, but it would not be so easy. Wu
Yu was especially careful not to let his secret be exposed too
early. Otherwise, while he might be able to escape, his
companions would be in trouble.
Finally, the darkness was still.
In the gloom, Wu Yu secretly digested this 2-Yuan heavenly
immortal.
This was the strongest person that Wu Yu had devoured. After
he digested the 2-Yuan heavenly immortal, his strength rose to
the same level as when he had devoured the eight demon
immortals, or perhaps even higher.
He had reached a new peak of power.
All of the Wushang Dao Ancestor’s memories, mystiques, and
dao had been digested and converted by Wu Yu.
His Longevity Immortal Art, his memories, and all of his dao
insights, as well as his knowledge on immortals and ghostly
immortals. All of it was encompassed.
Wu Yu also learned many details, especially about the Great
Ancient Ink Realm.
Of course, the most important thing was his strength growth.
"I am still not the Ancient Emperor’s match.
"If I continue to devour, I can probably defeat a 3-Yuan
heavenly immortal. This means that the Ancient Emperor
might be a 3-Yuan or 4-Yuan heavenly immortal. Of course, he
might be higher as well."
However, he had split off an important part of his immortal
spirit. He might not be as strong now.
Therefore, Wu Yu was in no hurry. This time, he would return
with full confidence.
He took longer to digest this time.
From the shadows, Wu Yu would pick his next target based on
what he knew. He was like a judge sent to weigh what each
immortal had done, or a ghostly immortal’s crimes. And then
he would deliver their sentence.
Of more than 100 immortals, there would definitely be
corrupted ones.
There were a few who were about as bad as the Wushang Dao
Ancestor.
Wu Yu had many choices.
Some of them were even on good terms with the Wushang Dao
Ancestor.
After digesting, Wu Yu was different. His immortal aura had
completely superseded his previous demonic aura and ghostly
aura. The Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast truly seemed like an
immortal beast. Even though it looked fierce, there seemed to
be a benign air about it.
If Wu Yu continued to select immortals only, this image would
only continue to be reinforced.
Here in the Great Ancient Ink Realm, he was the judge, a big,
bad wolf in the shadows that eyed prey. He could emerge at any
time to deliver a fatal blow.
Nobody, not even the other immortals, knew that three had
already become Wu Yu’s food.
Whenever night fell and the black sun hung up in the sky
without any light, it was time for the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast to make his move.
Even though three immortals had gone missing, it didn’t draw
the attention of any others.
After all, immortals were hard to trace to begin with. Perhaps
they had chosen to ascend earlier than others had thought.
Wu Yu’s understanding of the Great Ancient Ink Realm had
surpassed the knowledge of almost all the mortals on it. In fact,
he knew more than many immortals and ghostly immortals.
He had a namelist on hand that he would pass judgement on.
Based on their location and the severity of their sins, he listed
out over 10 people first.
With his strength equivalent to the amalgamation of four 1-
Yuan heavenly immortals and one 2-Yuan heavenly immortal,
he could easily crush the majority on his list.
Even though he couldn’t deal with the minority for now, once
Wu Yu crushed the majority, it would be easier to deal with
them.
For 10 days, he was a phantom killer in the dark and a traceless
judge. One by one, he killed immortals and ghostly immortals,
devoured everything they were, and converted them into part
of him.
Each day, he was growing and getting stronger. The Heaven
Devouring Titanic Beast was becoming more and more
frightening.
What he was doing was no different from a hunter hunting for
prey in the jungle, consuming their flesh, and making use of
their remains.
After 10 days, the prey he had slain included 10 at the first tier
of the Longevity Immortal Realm and three at the second tier,
similar to the Wushang Dao Ancestor.
Among them, there were five 1-Yuan ghostly immortals and
five 1-Yuan heavenly immortals.
As for the three at the second tier of the Longevity Immortal
Realm, there were one 2-Yuan ghostly immortal and two 2-
Yuan heavenly immortals.
A total of 13 prey.
Initially, there were over 30 ghostly immortals. Now the
number had dwindled to below 30. The shame was that between
ghostly immortals, no one seemed to have noticed anything.
They rarely interacted or shared information with one another.
If they did, Wu Yu would have discovered them in his trail of
devouring and consumed them himself.
Wu Yu was able to play the role of many people currently.
With strength equivalent to four 2-Yuan heavenly immortals
and 14 1-Yuan heavenly immortals, he wasn’t just a little
stronger than when he fought the Ancient Emperor.
The key was that he could cast close to 100 mystiques.
Wu Yu understood that once one achieved immortalhood, both
immortals and ghostly immortals could cultivate Heaven Dao
Mystiques. Heaven Dao Mystiques were more powerful than
Great Dao Mystiques, and extremely precious. Most immortals
would use this opportunity to replace their Great Dao
Mystiques as this would be their only window.
After becoming an immortal, one could only master four
Heaven Dao Mystiques. If one would like a replacement after
mastering four Heaven Dao Mystiques, one could only choose
to discard a mystique he had mastered previously so he could
start with another anew.
As such, choosing the best Heaven Dao Mystique was
extremely important.
Therefore, those immortals that remained in the mortal realm
weren’t in a rush. Some had mastered four Heaven Dao
Mystiques, while others might not have gained mastery of a
single one.
As for demon immortals, their Natural Mystiques wouldn’t
change even after becoming a demon immortal. However, there
were definitely areas to strengthen, so they weren’t inferior to
Heaven Dao Mystiques.
As for Wu Yu’s main body in the past, he had cultivated
Heaven Dao Mystiques when he was still a mortal.
Unshackled Doppelganger, the Eyes of Fire and Gold, the
Somersault Cloud, and the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and
Earth were all Heaven Dao Mystiques.
Moreover, they were the most elite even among all the Heaven
Dao Mystiques.
Although Wu Yu had devoured a myriad of Heaven Dao
Mystiques, they were far from the four that he once mastered.
Nonetheless, once the number grew further and he gained
mastery over them, it would still be rather frightening.
Other than Heaven Dao Mystiques, there were lots of profound
immortal techniques. These immortal techniques weren’t at the
same level as dao techniques. The Ground Demon
Transformation Art or 72 Transformations that Wu Yu
practiced previously were elite immortal techniques.
Obviously, having over 10 immortal treasures was menacing.
Immortal treasures far surpassed divine dao treasures, and Wu
Yu could be considered an exceptional talent in the world who
was well-versed in everything.
He could also Replicate anyone easily.
Reaching this height, he felt like it was sufficient for him to
return to the Jambu Realm to deal with the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor.
He had stopped previously because he could vaguely feel that
he was reaching his limit. He had the feeling that if he
continued devouring, he would surpass his main body
extensively, losing control and eventually spiralling to become
the devouring devil, the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord. Once he
lost his sanity, he might draw the attention of the immortals in
the sky palaces and end up the same way as the Heaven
Devouring Evil Lord.
That would be the most terrorizing outcome and hence he had
to avoid it.
At this point, he reigned in the horse at the edge of the
precipice. He chose to consolidate what he had and silently
digest those that he had devoured. He had too many voices in
his mind that came from the immortals and ghostly immortals
who had become his prey.
What he wanted was to digest them fully and erase their
consciousnesses for eternity. At the same time, it was to
assimilate the essences in them for his use.
However, to his surprise, an immortal had his eyes on Wu Yu
and had been pursuing him for over a day.
When he killed and devoured his prey, he had been careless
with his last prey and allowed him to release a Message
Talisman.
Wu Yu only knew about the Message Talisman after he
devoured the person, and it had been sent to another immortal
in the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
They were on good terms.
However, they had distinct personalities. Although the last prey
he had devoured was a female immortal, she had a bad temper,
was a scheming person, and had committed various heinous
crimes in the dark. She was also unscrupulous. For example,
there was a day when she obtained information on an important
material. In fear of news leaking, she annihilated a small sect
of several thousand people.
In the public eye, she wasn’t the same. Instead, she appeared to
be an obedient girl. These facts were something that the female
immortal who was pursuing Wu Yu didn’t know.
Now she saw Wu Yu as an external immortal or ghostly
immortal that had harmed her younger sister! The pursuer was
a 3-Yuan heavenly immortal that had reached the third tier of
the Longevity Immortal Realm, and she was chasing after Wu
Yu without regard for her life!
Having reached the third tier of the Longevity Immortal Realm
within 2,000 years was sufficient to prove that her talent and
ability to understand complicated matters was more
outstanding than most immortals and ghostly immortals.
The force that she was from was one of the absolute overlords
of the Great Ancient Ink Realm! As for the female immortal
that Wu Yu had killed, she was in a sect that was subservient
to the major force.
The overlord force had a long history in the Great Ancient Ink
Realm and was the longest standing force around. It was
located in the center of the Great Ancient Ink Realm and
occupied the greatest territory. Its name was the Ancient Ink
Immortal Sect.
From this name, one could easily understand the history of this
force.

As for the one pursuing Wu Yu, she was the strongest expert of
the Ancient Ink Immortal Sect. This was a legendary figure in
the Great Ancient Ink Realm who had successfully achieved
immortalhood after 300 years of cultivation. Since then, it had
only been 700 years, and she had reached the third tier of the
Longevity Immortal Realm. In other words, she had reached
where she was in just 1,000 years!
With her talent, she could have ascended to the sky palaces
once she achieved immortalhood. She wouldn’t have to delay
and remain in the mortal realm.
However, she wasn’t willing to.
She wanted to stay behind to protect the Ancient Ink Immortal
Sect and was willing to spend 2,000 years to ensure the stability
of the sect and raise more immortals. Once the Ancient Ink
Immortal Sect no longer needed to depend on her and could
stand its ground in this realm, she would then leave.
The other immortals in the Ancient Ink Immortal Sect might
not be as strong as her, but they were all older than her.
Her name was Immortal Mo Li.
In the Great Ancient Ink Realm, everyone knew about her.
In the 300 years when she was still a mortal, she had
accomplished incredible feats. She wasn’t born with high
standing and had grown up in a village. With her exceptional
talent, she made her way into the Ancient Ink Immortal Sect.
Eventually, she achieved immortalhood with overwhelming
strength.
Clearly, Immortal Mo Li wasn’t on the judgement namelist that
Wu Yu had selected.
Moreover, her actions were open, righteous, and without any
blight. There was no way Wu Yu would target her.
However, she had her eyes on Wu Yu and wouldn’t give up.
Initially, Wu Yu thought she wouldn’t find him as long as he
Replicated others.
To his surprise, she had her own unique means.
Her immortal treasure was a black flute called the Chasing
Soul. It had the Endless Immortal Domain Chasing Soul Design
crafted within.
The first time they met, she released a soul ring from the
Chasing Soul to trap Wu Yu. Wu Yu thought of many ways to
erase the soul ring but still failed. Therefore, Immortal Mo Li
was able to lock on to him, and Wu Yu couldn’t shake her off.
After all, he didn’t have the same kinds of abilities as his main
body.
Wu Yu could choose to head into the Stellar Realm or the
Ancient Demon Realm. However, as long as he returned to the
Great Ancient Ink Realm, she could locate Wu Yu with the soul
ring. In the long run, this would still be an issue.
"I could have escaped from anything with Replicate initially.
However, she is able to tell if she’s prepared and uses special
means to lock on to me."
For Wu Yu, this was a small lesson to remember and something
he had to avoid at all costs in the future.
Whoever started it was required to end it. Wu Yu believed he
had to convince Immortal Mo Li to remove the soul ring
personally.
After getting chased around for a day, Wu Yu was on the brink
of frenzy.
"An outsider assassinated my sister, Yu Jilin, and still thinks of
escaping from my Chasing Soul... you must be dreaming. I
don’t care who you are. I’ll kill you for the sake of Yu Jilin."
Wu Yu heard a cold declaration from behind.
In the deathly silent night and standing on the barren desert of
black sand, Wu Yu turned around abruptly. His white hair
fluttered in the air and his crimson-red eyes couldn’t be masked
by the darkness. Amidst the dark sky, they lit up in an eerie
glow.
"I don’t want to kill you. Stop chasing me." Wu Yu realized
that he was getting angrier, and the cause of this was hunger....
And more hunger...
As Immortal Mo Li became an immortal when she was still
young, she kept the looks of a girl in her prime age. She wore
white light muslin and a veil that covered her face. As they
fluttered with the wind, she fitted the image of a fairy in Wu
Yu’s mind - exceptional and out of this world.
However, he could still control himself. He was confident about
that.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar’s devouring was indeed
frightening. Therefore, he constantly reminded himself that
control was the most important thing.
Even in the situation he had gotten himself in, he was not afraid.
After all, he did not fear their strength.
In the dark of night, Immortal Mo Li’s eyes were cold as she
tracked Wu Yu down with Chasing Soul. When Wu Yu
stopped, she wordlessly pulled out another immortal treasure.
Robbing Soul.
It was a white zither, the perfect complement to Chasing Soul.
A flute, a zither, and a beauty. Even with the black sun sucking
light, the sky filled with colors.
"Take the soul ring off me." Being hunted down like that was
irritating for Wu Yu.
He had the power to crush her.
Tang!
Immortal Mo Li ignored him, instead extending a long,
polished finger to flick out a note from her zither. Wu Yu’s
spirit felt a sharp pain.
His body’s composition was not an immortal’s, a ghostly
immortal’s, or even a demon immortal’s.
His opponent had actually attacked.
Wu Yu had thought that he might be able to negotiate and then
tell her that Yu Jilin was not the innocent dove that she had
imagined. Wu Yu had killed her without hesitation.
But she had shown no mercy, and attacked him viciously.
This was indeed her nature. From Wu Yu’s memories, all the
immortals saw Immortal Mo Li as a ruthless person.
She had chosen Robbing Soul as her tool, using the Tianyin
Soul Robber, Soul Eraser Immortal Design to play the Soul
Shattering Symphony. There were many types of immortal
techniques, and a song could definitely be one of them.
The Soul Shattering Symphony was her strongest immortal
technique, which indicated that the hatred in her heart was such
that she only wanted to kill Wu Yu, but did not want to hear his
explanation.
As his opponent attacked him, Wu Y was thinking, "Why don’t
I go directly to the Jambu Realm, defeat the Ancient Emperor,
and then leave the Great Ancient Ink Realm for the sky
palaces?"
But firstly, he was not too sure if he could take the Ancient
Emperor down. He was afraid of jumping the gun, and so it
would be best if he could stay in the Great Ancient Ink Realm
for a while longer.
To be a bit more sure.
But if this soul ring could not be released, she would hunt him
down till death.
Therefore, he gave up on this idea. If he could find a way to
make her see, that would be ideal. She was not Wu Yu’s enemy,
and not a sinner either. Wu Yu did not want to kill her at all.
She began to aggressively play the Soul Shattering Symphony.
One note after another started to control the area around Wu
Yu, crowding in on him.
"I understand Yu Jilin even more than you do. You’ve been
blindsided by her. You don’t know how many evil things she
has done. She has even used your name to go to other greater
realms to slay the innocent. I can tell you everything."
Wu Yu tried to reason with her.
She only looked at Wu Yu icily before turning back to the
Robbing Soul. She continued to play, faster and faster.
Wu Yu knew that she would not be easily convinced.
Therefore, he began to speak of the details. Wu Yu began to list
Yu Jilin’s sins one by one.
But her attacks were fierce. As the Soul Shattering Symphony
assaulted him in full force, Wu Yu could see deadly wave after
deadly wave of sound pulse out. It was an energetic song, and
it battered Wu Yu’s body and mind. He was seized with
incredible pain. The immortal song not only ripped at his body,
but threw everything into confusion!
For now, Wu Yu only used his immortal treasures and Heaven
Dao Mystiques to protect himself, but did not counterattack. He
did not want to kill her. There was no need.
She was not on Wu Yu’s list.
"These are but a few. There is more. Just hear me out. You have
no need to rush your hand. Listen to me, then make your
decision. I definitely do not want to fight you." Wu Yu
clenched his jaw.
He did not want to fight, because he was afraid that once he got
started, he would not be able to control himself.
Immortal Mo Li was looking down imperiously at Wu Yu. Her
fingers danced like sprites on the zither. They did not pause
even for a moment. With a scathing tone, she said, "You think
I will choose to believe my sister’s killer over my sister?
Creating these stories to blacken her name will only make me
want to destroy you faster!"
Wu Yu was speechless.
And a little angry.
He actually felt that she was a clever woman. He had spoken
clearly, providing even specific details on many things, all the
while enduring the damage she was dealing to him.
But she refused to listen! Was she pinning all the blame on Wu
Yu?
"Yu Jilin’s sins were overwhelming. I killed her, that is true."
Wu Yu’s crimson eyes were fixed on Immortal Mo Li.
"Finally showing your true colors? Don’t come and act pitiful
before me. Show me your true strength."
Immortal Mo Li had just finished playing the Soul Shattering
Symphony. If not for the immortal treasures and mystiques
defending him, Wu Yu guessed that he would have lost a few
heavenly immortals’ worth of power.
"Ode to Dreary Mortality."
As one song ended, she immediately gathered the immortal
energy in her body and channeled it to the Robbing Soul. She
began to play Ode to Dreary Mortality!
This immortal technique was one that she had just mastered,
and was not particularly stable. It was even more powerful, and
a yellow sonic wave boomed out from the first note. It caged
Wu Yu like a sea and battered him like a tempest. The song
made one feel like one’s head was on the verge of exploding.
Every molecule in one’s body was agitated into madness.
This was bad.

Wu Yu was shocked that she would use such an immortal

technique. From Yu Jilin’s memories, she was not too clear
about the use of Ode to Dreary Mortality. Wu Yu thought that
it would cause the world to fall silent, but it was the exact
opposite. It exploded in the wildest possible manner, throwing
him into violent madness. He was like a beast who had lost his
rationality.
In truth, Wu Yu was not worried about her Soul Shattering
Symphony at all. But this Ode to Dreary Mortality was
especially dangerous. He was already walking a tightrope with
his control, and this tune would fan the madness in his heart. If
he plummeted off, the results would be terrifying.
Wu Yu felt a berserk will take him, swelling within his mind
and swamping his reason. He descended into madness. A
hunger, the likes of which he had never felt before, seized his
stomach. His insides went crazy. It was an unbearable hunger
that devoured even his reason. He was about to roll on the
ground from the overload of sensation, when his crimson eyes
saw that the entire world was full of temptations.
As for Immortal Mo Li, she was right in front of him. Wu Yu
naturally locked on to her. Her flesh was tender and fresh, and
her comely looks even triggered Wu Yu’s secondary urge.
When the two urges combined with each other, the result was
unbelievable. The entire world seemed to fade away from his
view, and the red light from his eyes were searing into her now.
Even his hair had started to flush.
"Still telling all those lies. Why not be more candid, and show
your true self?" Immortal Mo Li’s gaze was cold. From Wu
Yu’s expression, her Ode to Dreary Mortality seemed to be
working very well. It had completely triggered Wu Yu into
madness and confusion. She continued to increase her playing
speed, and the chords flew fast and furious from her zither. She
was sure that she could enrage Wu Yu to madness. This was
just the start, and Wu Yu had already lost his sanity. Next,
worse would follow.
"Little Sister Yu Jilin, I’m sorry I could not protect you. But I
will take revenge for you. Your spirit in heaven will know
peace." Immortal Mo Li’s face was full of regret, which
hardened as she turned to face Wu Yu. She redoubled her
attacks, causing Wu Yu to become even more berserk.
"His eyes. How terrifying! How wicked!" Immortal Mo Li felt
a pang of fear for the first time.
"However, he will die by his own madness." The first half of
her song was over. Next was the second half. It would cause
her opponent to reach the height of madness and bite himself to
eventual death.
But just as she entered the second half, her originally
triumphant face suddenly froze. Her tune was still continuing,
but Wu Yu was still like a statue, staring at her. He did not go
mad, and his gaze was even more terrifying than before.
"How is that possible!?" Immortal Mo Li was suddenly afraid.
Weng!
At this moment, the white-haired, red-eyed Wu Yu suddenly
reached out a hand, then his arm burst into countless strands!
These were not hair strands, but the Red Devil demon
immortal’s capillaries. They completely trussed up Immortal
Mo Li, and the capillaries even began to extend into her flesh.
"Hngh!" Immortal Mo Li struggled painfully, but she had
underestimated the power of the Red Devil’s Hellish
Capillaries mystique. These capillaries penetrated her body,
clinging to her immortal spirit. The slightest movement from
her would be responded to with staggering pain.
She finally began to feel afraid.
"What are you!?" Her eyes were stricken. She now knew that
although he had been running, he could actually have easily
captured her.
Wu Yu did not reply. There was only blood in his eyes. He
appeared before Immortal Mo Li, who was covered in blood
herself, although patches of fair skin still shone through.
Whether blood or skin, it was nothing but a fatal temptation for
Wu Yu right now.
He tore violently through her gauzy, white dress, ripping away
her veil so she appeared unclad before him.
"You! Kill me! Kill me!" When she grasped what Wu Yu was
about to do, Immortal Mo Li could only wail pitifully.
"What monster are you!?"
A wretched situation.
If she had known it would turn out like this, she would not have
dared to chase Wu Yu.
"Monster...." The phrase dimly rang in Wu Yu’s mind.
Not nice.
Angry.
The woman said it.
Wu Yu shook his head. He decided to kill her after all.
He still had that last sliver of awareness left.
He knew that the two urges were mixing within him. If he did
not kill her now, he would still kill her and devour her after
procreating.
Compared to two mistakes, why not just make one mistake?
But he felt that even that might be beyond him. Even one
mistake might be impossible.
Because most of his control was being swamped by desire. At
this moment, it was impossible for him to let her go.
"It was her who played that Ode to Dreary Mortality. It’s not
my fault!
"If someone is to blame, it’s her!
"She was asking to die!"
This beauty was indeed an unbearable temptation for him. She
was a pure and unsullied immortal woman, as pure as a white
lotus. The purer the person, the greater a temptation they
presented.
Wu Yu’s burning hot gaze had already caused her to lose her
composure. She was panting heavily in the night.
"Forget it. I can’t do this. I better kill her...." The two voices in
Wu Yu’s heart clamored over each other. One was a craving
embedded deep in his bones. The other held him back, crying
for him to rise over a complete failure.
Finally, his last sliver of reasoning triumphed over his madness.
He decided to kill her. Once she was dead, and was not live
flesh, Wu Yu would immediately devour her and not think of
procreation anymore.
"Die!"
The Butchering God lanced out towards Immortal Mo Li.
"Wu Yu, if one day you meet Luo Pin in the sky palaces, are
you willing to admit you are trash that killed the innocent,
violated your dao, and crossed your own bottomline?"
As Wu Yu lifted the Butchering God, he suddenly heard the
Full Moon of Nanshan’s voice.
"Big Brother Yu, Big Sister Luo Pin would not want you to be
like this."
Ye Xixi’s voice followed.
"Luo Pin!"
She appeared in his mind, a snow-white incandescence in the
air. Wu Yu recalled her embrace, her smile, and her warmth.
The vow that they had made.
She was so pure. And as Wu Yu recalled those eyes looking at
him, he was like a man who had crawled out of the swamp. He
was covered in filth, and too ashamed to go to her.
"I can’t! I can’t!"
He seemed to awaken from a deep reverie, and immediately put
down the Butchering God in his hand. He broke into a cold
sweat. Although his stomach was afire with hunger, his mind
was clear. He knew that he had been swept up in the lust for
devouring.
Luckily, the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi had helped
him.
They knew where Wu Yu drew the line.
"I give you three breaths of time. Release the soul ring. Or I
will kill you. Quick!"
The temptation before him was great. A starving man faced
with a feast. He could only use his momentary lucidity to
pressure Immortal Mo Li.
"Um?"
Immortal Mo Li was already flushed and heady. She had lost
her mind from fear, but he had suddenly stopped. She struggled
for composure, both shy and afraid. Her hair was standing on
end. When Wu Yu mentioned releasing the soul ring, she
grasped at the thread of life and hurried to remove it from him.
She herself was babbling from fear.
With the soul ring removed, she no longer had anything on Wu
Yu. It would not be that easy for her to find him.
Wu Yu suppressed the feral desires inside him. He was
sweating profusely and his skin was crawling. He knew that it
was hard to go against these wishes, but he persisted.
Because he did not want to meet Luo Pin sullied with the blood
of innocents. He did not want to have to persuade and
brainwash himself that he was not a monster.
Therefore, he turned around and left the black sun and wild
winds behind.
"Don’t let me hear that you’ve ever spoken of me. Or I will
exterminate the entire Ancient Ink Immortal Sect! I definitely
have the power to do so. If that time comes, I won’t let you off
again!"
Before he left, Wu Yu left a parting warning.
Given what he had done today, Immortal Mo Li definitely
believed that he could exterminate the sect. She completely
believed that Wu Yu would do it, and so she was afraid.
"He...."
Wu Yu left a hushed scene behind him. Immortal Mo Li put her
clothes back on and then lied down on the black sand, looking
up at the black sun in the black sky.
"Why did he seem like he was going to kill me or violate me?
He seemed to have lost control, but then calmed down again.
"Given his might, he could have killed me easily. He did not
need to explain so much to me. He could have easily defeated
me as well. Could my little sister really have been a bad
person?"
She had actually heard some whispers before, but her little
sister had been the perfect angel before her, and so she had not
doubted her back when they had sworn to be sisters.
And now that everything was over, only confusion remained in
her heart.
Wu Yu was running away madly in the cold wind, and
gradually regaining his alertness.
"Congratulations to you. You won an important battle against
yourself." The Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi were still in
the Floating Dreams Pagoda.
"Much thanks to your help."
"We didn’t do much. It was yourself. If you didn’t have that
way of controlling yourself, nothing we did would be helpful."
"You’re right. I cannot lose myself, or I would be ashamed to
meet her."
He did not know if she was doing well in the sky palaces.
He did not know if there were ancestors purposely making her
life difficult and bullying her.
Wu Yu could not see it.
The pain of longing only grew in the desolate night. Although
they had not been apart long, Wu Yu had always wished to go
to the sky palaces to see her.
No matter what the opposition was.
But before that, he wanted to gain his own body back. He knew
how to get to the 8,000 Sky Palaces, and also some information
about the sky palaces. He was already making his final
preparations.
"No matter what, being able to control myself just now was a
victory."

It had been a temptation like never before. A pure immortal

woman who had completely submitted to him, awaiting his
violation. Her immortal body and immortal spirit were all
waiting for Wu Yu to consume them.
But Wu Yu had even held on amidst the Ode to Dreary
Mortality. To him, this was a great victory.
The Heaven Devouring Avatar was all about control.
The Heaven Devouring Evil Lord had been the spanner in the
works of the Heavenly Domain, but he had lost control. And
now it was Wu Yu, who could not afford to walk down the
same path.
He calmed himself in the night wind, keeping to his own
thoughts.
As he brooded, he clarified his goals, strengthened his faith,
and vowed to control this body.
The first thing he had to do was kill the Ancient Emperor’s real
body. He would then use the sky palace dao ladder to ascend to
the Pu Yuan Sky Palace.
Given his estimation of the Ancient Emperor’s strength, he was
still not confident.
If he had devoured Immortal Mo Li, it might have been enough.
But Wu Yu had not.
Luckily, there were still other ghostly immortals and immortals
on his list. Those were much more deserving of death compared
to Immortal Mo Li.
Wu Yu had targeted all the cancerous tumors in the Great
Ancient Ink Realm, whether immortal or ghostly immortal.
If the heinous deeds that they had done ever came to light,
everyone would be in an uproar.
As immortals and ghostly immortals, mortals were powerless
in their hands. Therefore, given their immortal powers, killing
100,000 would be considered few.
Some ghostly immortals even used mortal souls to create their
ghostly immortal treasures. It was like hell on earth. Even Xiao
Yuntian had once done such a thing before. He had used
countless mortal souls to forge the Butchering God.
"They need to be judged. To be cleansed.
"Only then can this world be clean."
Wu Yu was a skilled hunter who was hunting in this forest. He
was best at disguising himself as prey, and earning their trust
before turning on them.
After another 10 days, Wu Yu had killed two more 2-Yuan
ghostly immortals, three more 1-Yuan ghostly immortals, and
two more 1-Yuan heavenly immortals. On the whole, there
were fewer ghostly immortals, but there were more of them
who resorted to extreme methods of cultivation.
In their eyes, the lives of mortals were pathetic and miserable.
There was one ghostly immortal called Sheng Lizi, who used
the method of accepting disciples to catch young men and
women of great talent. He would let them cultivate the same
immortality art and then would round them up to kill each
other. Only one person would survive to become his disciple,
while the others were killed in battle. In that way, the one that
survived would be a true genius.
Wu Yu had devoured them all. He was doing heaven’s work,
and did not feel emotionally burdened.
Devouring beyond his limits indeed threw him into an unstable
state. He had the power of a 4-Yuan heavenly immortal, and
had never been more powerful. He also possessed numerous
Heaven Dao Mystiques, immortal treasures, and immortal
techniques. Right now, the entire Great Ancient Ink Realm was
clueless that about 20 immortals and ghostly immortals
amongst them had died to Wu Yu. The realm moved on as per
normal.
As for Wu Yu, he had reached the limit and was now prepared
to return to the Jambu Realm.
He had the Gateway to the Jambu Realm, so it would be easy
to go back.
Firstly, he returned to Jiuli City to visit Princess You Xue and
the others. They were cultivating peacefully, and also
participating in some training activities with the martial
cultivators of Jiuli City. They were starting to make great
progress.
Even Wu You was improving well.
Wu Yu was reassured.
Next, he would go to the Jambu Realm to seek the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor. This was very important to Wu Yu.
Originally, he had not intended to bring the Full Moon of
Nanshan and the others over, but after the last incident, he
realized that they could help him if he lost control.
"Nanshan, do you think I can succeed?" Wu Yu asked him as
they stood before the Gateway to the Jambu Realm.
"I don’t think there’s much of a problem. The Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor is nothing special. He was able to crush you
last time because he knew you too well, and you were too
ignorant back then. That’s why you suffered at his hands.
"Right now, your Heaven Devouring Avatar has gone through
some incredible transformations. Even in the Great Ancient Ink
Realm, you’ve dealt with many immortals and ghostly
immortals. Perhaps as you grow stronger, you’ll come to realize
that the Ancient Emperor is a very unremarkable being.
Perhaps much like Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian in your
memories."
His words were not without reason.
Wu Yu simply had to adjust his perspective. In the vast
Heavenly Domain, the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor was
indeed a very ordinary immortal, guarding a remote Lesser
Realm.
A sort of escape.
But even so, his hatred for the Ancient Emperor was still strong.
After considering carefully, he used the Gateway to the Ancient
Demon Realm as the key and opened the Gateway to the Jambu
Realm.
The world changed. Time changed.
He again returned to the Jambu Realm. Because the spiritual qi
suddenly plummeted, he was not used to it at first.
Of course, Wu Yu presently did not need spiritual qi to
cultivate.
Wu Yu appeared in the Jambu Realm, in the air above the Yan
Huang Ancient Country’s kingdom border spirit design. It was
the deep of night now, but still much brighter. Under the
moonlight, Wu Yu was clad in black, his white hair flying in
the breeze. His crimson eyes raked the land.
One of the immortals that he had devoured had a mystique
called the Divine Seeing Eye. It could locate all of the
immortals and ghostly immortals within the scanned area. Wu
Yu was trying to use the Divine Seeing Eye to locate the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor.
He had come intent on revenge.
But the Ancient Emperor was not here.
He used the Divine Seeing Eye to scan a few times, but the
Ancient Emperor was indeed still at Pu Yuan Sky Palace. He
had not yet returned.
But Wu Yu knew that as a guardian immortal of a Lesser
Realm, he could only stay there for a year at most. Wu Yu could
return to the Jambu Realm at any time to await his return.
He guessed that the Ancient Emperor would not linger too long.
Therefore, he decided to wait at the Jambu Realm.
For this debt of blood, he was willing to wait. He no longer
needed to cultivate. The most important thing in his life was
revenge.
To get back all that belonged to him.
Although he had lost the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia, and
therefore could not enter the kingdom border spirit design, he
could still pass through it very easily. Even if generations of
immortals had made it.
Through the Great Ancient Ink Realm’s immortals and ghostly
immortals, he had gained more knowledge and understanding
of how to dispel spirit designs and immortal designs. This
kingdom border spirit design was huge and sparse. It could not
stop Wu Yu.
He returned to the Immortal’s Capital, back to the royal city.
Nothing had changed here.
Not much time had actually passed.
When Wu Yu appeared in the royal city, at the 10,000
Immortals Palace, Di Shatian saw him. He came up as though
nothing had happened, beaming. "Congratulations, Emperor
Yu. I just heard the news that the Lord of the Four Seas has
attained immortality! Joyous news indeed."
He knew that Luo Pin had ascended, but did not know of the
epic fight that had broken out in the Dragon Palace of the Four
Seas.
Of course, he was indeed ignorant.
"Mm." Wu Yu nodded.
"Emperor Yu has been in seclusion for quite a while this time.
However, you must have had great returns. Right now, I can’t
even see through you anymore."
Di Shatian said admiringly.
He knew that after Wu Yu became Emperor Yu, his
improvements would only get scarier.
"Oh, Emperor Yu, there is one thing that I have already
undertaken on your behalf," Di Shatian said a little hesitantly.
"What is it?"
"Because I heard that the Lord of the Four Seas has ascended,
and Emperor Yu might be in the mortal realm for some time,
as the Yan Huang emperor, you bear the important
responsibility of passing on the torch. The past emperors all had
hundreds of sons, ensuring the continued greatness of our
Ancient Country. But now that the Lord of the Four Seas has
ascended, I was afraid that Emperor Yu would be lonely in the
mortal realm. Therefore, I personally chose some concubines
for Emperor Yu. A thousand of the most beautiful women have
come from all over the realm. Because I could not contact
Emperor Yu, I was unable to get them into the 10,000
Immortals Palace. I wonder, would Emperor Yu like to meet
these ladies now?"
He had indeed done his job.
Wu Yu would become immortal sooner or later. According to
the rules of Yan Huang, he had to leave descendants behind.
"Actually, I feel that the Lord of the Four Seas would
understand, and so Emperor Yu need not feel troubled. Dao
companions are dao companions, and the responsibility of the
line is the responsibility of the line...." Di Shatian wheedled
tentatively.
None of this held much meaning anymore.
More importantly, he could not even enter the 10,000
Immortals Palace without the Yan Huang Dragon Insignia.
"For now, let the issue wait. This time, I have more important
business to tend to. You will gather the emperors of each
nation, the demon lords, the sea region demon lords for me.
Bring them all to the Immortal’s Capital. Use my name. All
must come. Or they will bear the consequences," Wu Yu said
ominously.
Di Shatian started. "Emperor Yu, why.... We must respect the
other emperors...."
"Don’t ask so many questions. Just say that I’ve prepared
something grand for them to witness. If they do not, they will
definitely regret it. You need only bear the news." Wu Yu could
not enter the 10,000 Immortals Palace, and so he went to Qian
Kun Palace, sitting high on the dragon throne.
Di Shatian followed him.
"Alright." Wu Yu was a mystery to him now. Although this
decision was strange, he did not dare to defy Wu Yu’s orders.
Moreover, he could not contact the Ancient Emperor at this
time either.
"Get the Shackled-God Rogue Dragon from the mystical
dragon tribe as well," Wu Yu said.
"Your wish is my command."
Di Shatian left.
In the empty Qian Kun Palace, only he was left.
"Big Brother Yu, what is this for?"
"I want them to see me kill the Ancient Emperor," Wu Yu said.
"I want to watch as well." Flames of hatred blazed in Ye Xixi’s
eyes as well.
"Well, I say. Those 1,000 carefully chosen concubines, are you
planning to abandon them here? If you don’t want them, you
can give them to me. I won’t reject a single one," the Full Moon
of Nanshan said lasciviously.
"You scumbag. Big Brother Yu will send them home," Ye Xixi
said huffily.
Wu Yu sat in Qian Kun Palace and waited in silence. His hatred
and killing intent bubbled silently.
"How do I put it? You’ve changed," the Full Moon of Nanshan
suddenly said.

"Where is this coming from?"

"For example, you want to kill the Ancient Emperor, and for
the whole realm to witness it. Before, you would not have done
this. Of course, what I mean to say is that I like this change."
The Full Moon of Nanshan smiled.
"You even like guys. You pervert," Ye Xixi said.
"I say, little girl, must you always be breathing down my neck?"
Although it was teasing, his words made sense.
Wu Yu himself felt that he was changing.
After all, he could not possibly be the same person as before.
He was well and truly the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast
now.
And this sort of change, for better or worse, would need to be
tested by time.
Wu Yu’s command stirred the realm.
It was disrespectful and arrogant, and many were indeed very
unhappy. After all, Wu Yu was not the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor. Even if it was the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, he
had to send out invitations for the 10,000 Kingdoms
Pilgrimage, and go through proper formalities.
As for Wu Yu, he had nothing - he had simply commanded
them to come to the Immortal’s Capital.
But they would come. Although they would then demand an
explanation from Wu Yu as to what was happening, they would
regret not coming. Was it something bad? Or something good?
Perhaps not even as many emperors and demon lords had come
for the 10,000 Kingdoms Pilgrimage.
Over the next month, people began to arrive, entering the City
of 10,000 Kingdoms. They were mostly the emperors, who had
not brought many subordinates with them.
At first, there were few of them. The patient pacifications of Di
Shatian kept their anger at bay. But as their numbers grew, and
Wu Yu still did not appear, they began to gather and discuss,
agreeing to make things difficult for Wu Yu.
After the Phoenix Supreme arrived, they seemed to have been
fortified with a pillar of strength. After all, she was the strongest
amongst them.
On this day, they banded together, and were just preparing to
go to Qian Kun Palace to look for Wu Yu. Although Di Shatian
had told them that Wu Yu would explain things, he had not yet
given an accounting.
But on this day, Di Shatian had come with a smiling face to
Qian Kun Palace, and he bumped into the group that was on
their way to see Wu Yu.
"That punk Wu Yu, when did he grow such balls? He dares to
even summon us? This isn’t the Ancient Emperor’s will, is it!?"
the Dead Souls Demon Lord said discontentedly.
As for his rival, the Dark Sea Emperor, he did not say anything,
because he knew a bit about what had happened to Wu Yu.
"I wonder what he’s up to. Something good?"
"We’ll just ask him when we get to Qian Kun Palace. Then
we’ll know, won’t we?"
And so the strongest, most elite bunch of people in the Jambu
Realm had arrived, save for the mystical dragon tribe. It was
even more than the 10,000 Kingdoms Pilgrimage.
The Black Starry Skies Kingdom, the Immortal Kingdom in the
Clouds, the Oriental Flower Immortal Realm, the Central
Golden Shine Empire, and the Muxu Kingdom had come, as
well as demons and ghostly cultivators from the Burning Sea
Region, the Dead Souls Sea Region, the Sky Demon Nation,
Million Demon Mountain, and the Yellow Springs Nine
Realms. They were all present, and, when including the smaller
powers, they numbered a full thousand. They had formed the
Anti-Yan Huang Alliance under the leadership of the strongest,
the Phoenix Supreme. As the only leader around, Di Shatian
felt like his head was going to explode.
For these past few days, he had been in contact with Wu Yu,
who had simply ordered him to obey. Even he did not know
what Wu Yu was up to.
He could only let Wu Yu resolve this mess himself.
As for this great event, it naturally shocked the whole Jambu
Realm. Everyone was watching the Immortal’s Capital closely,
and many had come here in recent days.
With the Phoenix Supreme as their leader, they stormed up to
Qian Kun Palace. And then they saw Wu Yu lounging
eminently on the dragon throne. Beside him was a handsome
youth and a young girl in black.
"When people have been apart for a while, look at them anew.
Emperor Yu has taken the throne for only a short while, and
already his capacity for arrogance and disruption have grown
remarkably."
As they entered, it was the displeased Phoenix Supreme who
fired the opening shot.
"Emperor Yu, you had us all travel great distances at great
personal cost. You had better have a reasonable explanation.
Otherwise, we will not be able to answer to our people.
Emperor Yu could not possibly be playing a sick trick to
humiliate us, could you?" the Black Starry Skies Kingdom’s
Starry Skies Sword Emperor asked.
The thousand of them had stormed in aggressively. Given their
combined strength, no one but an immortal could stop them.
They had already discussed it amongst themselves. At least at
the onset, they had to take Wu Yu down a peg and bully him
with their influence.
Therefore, all of them were flexing as hard as they could. Even
if the one above was a newly ascended immortal, they would
probably be affected.
But they were alarmed to see that Wu Yu did not seem to even
be there. Their auras had completely bypassed him as though
he did not exist. In other words, Wu Yu was completely
unaffected by them.
"Impossible. Even though the Ancient Emperor nurtured him
even more, he cannot possibly stand against all of us. There
must be something special going on, or perhaps something
about Qian Kun Palace."
They could only use such explanations to console themselves.
As they shouted and demanded, each of them pressing
questions, Wu Yu waved them off. "Don’t be too anxious,
everyone. The show is about to begin, but we’re waiting for the
other actor to appear."
From Wu Yu’s tone, he was clearly about to do something
huge!
"A show?" They were intrigued by this teasing hint from Wu
Yu.
The Stormy Demon Emperor from the Stormy Seas Region,
who had been defeated by the Phoenix Supreme before, asked,
"What show? You better explain clearly. We’re not here to be
left hanging. Who’s the other actor? When will they arrive?
Tell us!"
"That’s right. Wu Yu, you are now Emperor Yu, so your status
is different. We aren’t here to play house with you, like
children. We respect the Ancient Emperor enough, but if you
don’t respect us at all, we will definitely have a audience with
the Ancient Emperor!"
They felt that Wu Yu was not being respectful enough.
"This little kid, his feathers haven’t even taken shape, and he
already likes to get up to nonsense. I think we should all
disperse. The fact that the affairs of the Yan Huang Ancient
Country are in this kid’s hands is worrying indeed." Wu Yu did
not give any more details, or who the main actor was, and they
were all irritated and impatient.
"When is he coming back? He will definitely arrive within 10
months. Everyone can just wait here," Wu Yu said with a smile.
"Wu Yu, what joke is this!?" The Phoenix Supreme
immediately decided that Wu Yu was pulling their legs. Her
eyes rounded, and she sent a powerful aura out to crush Wu Yu.
She wanted to teach him a stern lesson. Wu Yu was toying with
them, and their response was justified.
"Let’s go home! This is a joke!"
"This is the new emperor of the Yan Huang Ancient Country?
Disappointing. A child."
When Wu Yu had told them to wait 10 months, they all snorted.
If not for his status, they would probably have already started
fighting.
"And where can you go?"
While they were in an uproar, and the Phoenix Supreme was
trying to suppress him, he pulled out a jade bottle with a symbol
of a willow leaf on it.
The jade bottle spun through the air and floated above their
heads, spraying on a mist that did not touch them. Instead, it
fell into a bottle-shaped barrier that encapsulated all of them
within.
Everyone was now surrounded by the mist.
Some tried to ignore the mist and leave, but they seemed to be
blocked by it when they touched it. The mist was as hard as a
steel wall, and they were surprised.
"You dare to capture us?! This is preposterous!" They were
boggled at Wu Yu’s brazenness.
As their anger flared, more of them began to attack. First, they
used simple dao techniques on the misty barrier. When they
found it ineffective, they were puzzled. Finally, they used their
mystiques and seraphic dao treasures!
"What’s going on!?"
"How is this possible!?"
They had continued to ramp up their killing power, but all of
their attacks floundered in the mist like pebbles in the ocean.
They did not have the slightest effect, and they were all
stumped by this. Their jaws dropped, and some people even
began to draw dao treasure spirit designs within the cramped
space. Given their emperor-level powers, it was impossible that
they could not break this mist!
"I don’t believe it! He can’t possibly be strong enough to hold
us!"
"What on earth is that!?"
Actually, they could see that even the Phoenix Supreme was
trying - tentatively at first, then with mystiques. They could not
break out of the mist.
This was thunderous news! They now recalled that their
combined aura had not even caused Wu Yu to frown at all.
They seemed to realize something.
"This is not a dao treasure, it’s an immortal treasure!" The
Phoenix Supreme’s eyes were afire as she looked at the jade
bottle.
"An Immortal Treasure of the Gods!"
"Impossible! He can’t control an Immortal Treasure of the
Gods! Unless the Ancient Emperor gave it to him?"
"But even if he did, how could he use it at his cultivation level?
And to trap all of us in it as well? Even the Phoenix Supreme
can’t break it!"
They were suspicious and looked wide-eyed at Wu Yu in
consternation, the Phoenix Supreme included.
"I don’t believe it!"
Next, the other experts threw their entire arsenals in a frenzy.
All sorts of seraphic dao treasures were pulled as they tried to
charge past the mist.
Time passed.
Soon, their inability was proven. No matter how powerful they
were, they were like children before this mist, even the Phoenix
Supreme. In the Jambu Realm, the only person they were afraid
of was the Ancient Emperor. In their minds, only the Ancient
Emperor could suppress them like this, and not show mercy.
After about 15 minutes, they had even inadvertently injured
each other. Finally, in a mood of gloom and despair, they gave
up. They were exhausted, and looked around numbly at each
other, and then at Wu Yu. Only total shock was left.
The Phoenix Supreme was furious, her eyes blazing. "Wu Yu!
Where did you get that immortal treasure!? You want to
humiliate us with an immortal treasure? Does the Ancient
Emperor consent to what you do? The Jambu Realm is not a
place that will bend to your every whim and fancy!"

Seeing her, Wu Yu suddenly recalled that he had once lived in

fear of her.
Di Shatian and the other royal family members were stunned
by this turn of events. They saw Wu Yu wave a hand, then the
Phoenix Supreme was lifted out of the mist and brought to Wu
Yu by an invisible power. The Phoenix Supreme was in
disbelief that she was helpless.
Whoosh!
They saw that the Phoenix Supreme was like a child before Wu
Yu. She struggled futilely. Wu Yu did not even touch her. At
this time, Wu Yu stood. He said, "In fact, I do have things to
ask you. But I won’t believe the words from your mouth.
Although it’s a little rude, I have to know. Where did you come
from, and what are your intentions?"
"You’ve reached immortalhood?" The Phoenix Supreme
finally understood. She knew that what had imprisoned them
was not the power of an immortal treasure, but the power of
Wu Yu himself. Her body went limp, her face paled. Hearing
these words from the Phoenix Supreme, and seeing her stop
struggling, the others despaired.
Was the Yan Huang Tribe so terrifying?
Just like that - immortalhood?
But if not, how could he have such frightening power?
Was this the great event that Wu Yu had spoken of? If he had
really reached immortalhood, it was sufficient reason to
summon them. Because then he would be the new Ancient
Emperor.
Wu Yu did not reply. He stretched out a hand and used the
ghostly immortal Jiang Ziyong’s Ghostly Fairy Art - which sent
out 10,000 ghosts to search one’s soul.
This was a mild way of searching memories already. Other
methods were even more horrible.
He controlled the Phoenix Supreme very easily now.
He wanted to know her intentions.
He needed her memories regarding this.
They watched as Wu Yu laid a palm on the Phoenix Supreme’s
head and she cried out. Then they saw a black qi cage her, and
her eyes roll white. She even began to foam at the mouth. This
was the mighty Phoenix Supreme whom they all respected, and
she was like a little bunny before Wu Yu.
"So she came from a Dwarf Realm, even smaller than a Lesser
Realm. The Dwarf Realm is near the Jambu Realm. There was
only her, one eternal phoenix, in the entire world. When she
grew, she managed to break the barrier and came to the Jambu
Realm. When she arrived, she saw Nangong Wei, who was a
half-completed eternal phoenix egg. She had no guide, which
was why she was only half-complete. But because the ancient
bloodline of phoenixes ran in Nangong Wei’s body, she fused
with this half-completed product to form a complete eternal
phoenix. Therefore, she is indeed Nangong Wei’s mother."
Wu Yu now understood her.
She was not like the Ancient Emperor. He had reared Wu Yu
purposefully, while she had had no ill intentions for Nangong
Wei.
She had already met the Ancient Emperor when she came from
the Dwarf Realm. Eternal phoenixes had great influence in the
sky palaces, and the Phoenix Supreme wished to ascend to
immortality here. The Ancient Emperor had agreed, his
condition being that she would serve him after they reached the
sky palaces. Afterwards, the Ancient Emperor had told her that
he needed some help with taking care of Wu Yu.
These had been the conditions for her to stay in the Jambu
Realm. He had even given her the Nanyin Demon Continent
and allowed her to establish the Nanyin Empire. It was all
prepared for Nangong Wei, so that she could focus on
immortalhood in peace. As for the demons in the Nanyin
Empire, they could protect Nangong Wei until she was all
grown up.
Wu Yu had treated her badly before because he suspected her
of having similar plans as the Ancient Emperor. But he was
wrong. He hurriedly released her and helped her to recover.
"I know the truth now. I am sorry." Wu Yu sent her back into
the mist.
The Phoenix Supreme was still in a stricken state.
At this time, the world suddenly shook. Wu Yu used the Divine
Seeing Eye and saw that the Ancient Emperor had returned.
Before this, Wu Yu had maintained his composure.
But when he used the Divine Seeing Eye Mystique to see the
Yan Huang Ancient Emperor returning well and alive, the
hatred and anger seething within him flared up.
His crimson eyes glowed with a fresh red. They could definitely
pierce the soul of every person present.
As Wu Yu’s Immortal Mist Jade Bottle controlled the experts
of the Jambu Realm, each of them stared tremulously at Wu
Yu.
They had seen how Wu Yu had overwhelmed the Phoenix
Supreme.
They still did not know that the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor
had returned.
And they did not know that the great event which Wu Yu had
summoned them for was about to take place.
At this moment, they suddenly saw Wu Yu shoot upwards as
though he was about to crash into the roof of Qian Kun Palace!
"What is he doing?" Everyone was equally confused.
The ceiling of Qian Kun Palace was covered in gems and gold,
and all sorts of carvings. It seemed like a map of the Yan Huang
Ancient Country, and it was a magnificent landscape.
Which Wu Yu promptly crashed into with a loud bang. The
ceiling itself seemed to shatter, then everyone witnessed a jaw-
dropping scene.
Wu Yu had blasted through the many spirit designs that
covered the ceiling of the Qian Kun Palace!
The grand Qian Kun Palace had its roof busted open into a
shower of dust that covered the floor of the royal city.
Above, the sun’s light filtered down, lighting up Qian Kun
Palace even more.
But whether inside or outside, everyone was completely taken
aback by this turn of events. Especially Di Shatian, the royal
family, and the ministers and aristocrats. They were as dumb as
wooden chickens[1], and could not utter a single word. Because
they had no idea what Wu Yu meant by this.
He was the Yan Huang emperor! Why had he smashed Qian
Kun Palace!?
Besides, how was he even strong enough to smash Qian Kun
Palace!?
Shock, astonishment, incomprehension, panic. They all looked
at each other, Di Shatian included, unsure of what they should
do.
He had already noticed that Wu Yu was different after he
returned this time.
"What... what exactly is happening...."
"No idea. How did he get so strong? Isn’t this the power of an
immortal...."
There were many of the former princes and princesses such as
Prince Yu and Prince Xiao. They could only look up at the Wu
Yu who they had once looked down upon.
Indeed, they could not understand Wu Yu’s emotional state
upon seeing the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor!
The grudge of his master’s murder, the hatred from his body
being stolen, and so much more.
Wu Yu even dreamed of killing him. He had waited for this
moment for too long!
And now his mind was unstable. He was extremely famished
and bloodthirsty. The Ancient Emperor had triggered his
violent instincts.
After he burst through the ceiling, he continued to hurtle
towards the kingdom border spirit design, appearing outside
that as well.
At this time, they saw that outside the kingdom border spirit
design was a golden-robed person. One of his eyes was golden
like the sun, while the other was the deep blue of a dark moon.
It was the master of the Jambu Realm, the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor!
At this time, Wu Yu faced the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
"He’s that happy to see the Ancient Emperor?" the Phoenix
Supreme said bemusedly. The others felt the same way.
The Yan Huang Tribe fell to their knees to hail the Yan Huang
Ancient Emperor. Many others saw him as well, and the news
spread. All the Yan Huang Tribe members in the Immortal’s
Capital fell to their knees faithfully.
"Quickly, quickly, kneel, and the Ancient Emperor will protect
us...."
They all fell to their knees with a clatter, until only pious cries
were heard throughout the realm.
This was how respected he was in this world!
Perhaps only the Phoenix Supreme and the others felt that
something was off when they saw Wu Yu rush out so
explosively.
The ceiling of Qian Kun Palace had been broken, so they could
see especially clearly. Although they were divided by the
kingdom border spirit design, those like the Phoenix Supreme
could feel the hostility emanating from the two.
She could see that Wu Yu was resisting his "father!"
The Ancient Emperor had, of course, seen Wu Yu. As he
descended, he had felt Wu Yu’s presence. And right now, Wu
Yu was in front of him, his eyes cold and red like glittering
rubies. His white hair flew in the breeze, as did his black robes.
His aura was neither immortal, ghostly immortal, nor demon
immortal, but a mix of them.
"Oh, what a bold one, to even wait here for me. Seems like
you’re very confident, aren’t you?" Surprisingly, the Yan
Huang Ancient Emperor was not in the slightest bit afraid of
Wu Yu, fixing him with a cold sneer.
He seemed to have anticipated that Wu Yu would be here
waiting for him.
"I won’t hide it from you. Compared to the trash that you were,
I’ve become much stronger. After taking over your body, I
began to improve it, and now it has passed the three dao
calamities. I’m about to face the Great Trial of the Immortal
Dao and attain immortality. Besides, I’ve also taken the
Invincible Vajra Body and the four great mystiques a tier or two
further. Although I have yet to become an immortal, that body’s
fighting strength has already exceeded that of my original body.
The name of Wu Yu will soon be echoing about the 8,000 Sky
Palaces in glory. To think that you can have a capable person
in command of your body - I’m sure that makes you happy."
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor smirked as smugly as if
everything was within his control.
Of course, he and Wu Yu were speaking privately, and no one
else could hear. Those below still thought that they were having
a father and son conversation.
Wu Yu, already immersed in his hatred, was sorely tested by
these indifferent remarks.
All of his hatred exploded forth. He did not even wish to speak
a single word to the Ancient Emperor. He simply wanted to
completely destroy him and devour him. And then use his sky
palace dao ladder to reach the Pu Yuan Sky Palace.
Therefore, he acted!
However, the Ancient Emperor had anticipated this response.
He pulled out a talisman from a hidden location!

It was no ordinary talisman. From the way immortal qi clung

to it, it looked like an Immortal Message Talisman.
Wu Yu knew that 1 million spirit designs would form an
immortal design. If attached to proper materials, it could
become an immortal treasure.
Similarly, such an immortal design, when attached to a talisman
paper, could become an immortal talisman. Immortal talismans
were used by immortals in the 8,000 Sky Palaces. They were
much stronger than mortal talismans. For example, the
Immortal Message Talisman could pass through realms, from
the sky palaces to the Lesser Realms, without problem. After
all, each immortal talisman had 1 million spirit designs on it.
The price of an immortal talisman was fairly high, even in the
8,000 Sky Palaces.
The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor pulled one out at this time.
Wu Yu knew that the Ancient Emperor had already anticipated
that he would be here to kill his main body. Therefore, he had
prepared an extremely powerful immortal talisman. Clearly, he
had paid a great price for it, and was prepared to use it from the
get-go to destroy Wu Yu. Last time, Wu Yu’s Heaven
Devouring Avatar had escaped. Naturally, he was unhappy
about that.
"A Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire Talisman. Enough to bring
you to a near-death state." The Ancient Emperor moved
swiftly. He was smiling, but his movements showed no mercy
at all. Pincering the immortal talisman between his fingers, he
crushed it, and the charging Wu Yu naturally ran straight into
it.
Instantly, the Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire Talisman, with the
power of 1 million spirit designs combined into an immortal
design, crumbled. It was released, and the fire spilled out. It
was a scarlet fireball that had a white center. It engulfed Wu
Yu!
As the Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire Talisman attack flew out,
even the kingdom border spirit design melted under the heat,
despite how far it was. The temperature in the Immortal’s
Capital spiraled. Such was the power of an immortal. If it had
been any closer, the entire Immortal’s Capital might have been
reduced to mush!
People knew how powerful the Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire
Talisman was.
But they had not heard the conversation between the two.
Therefore, they were shocked to see the Ancient Emperor turn
against Wu Yu!
They then recalled what Wu Yu had said before. He had hinted
that such a fight might take place. But as for the reason why the
father and son wanted to kill each other, no one had an answer.
"Why does the Ancient Emperor want to kill Emperor Yu!?"
Trapped in the immortal fog, they all turned to Di Shatian.
"How would I know?!" Di Shatian was on the verge of tears.
He had spared no effort in supporting Wu Yu, choosing 1,000
of the sexiest concubines. But now he was fighting the Ancient
Emperor!
They were father and son!
And the power of the Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire Talisman!
It was definitely an immortal’s handiwork. It did not look like
he was testing Wu Yu’s strength!
The entire Jambu Realm broke out into chaos at this
extraordinary "great event!"
They finally understood that this was what Wu Yu was
referring to. This was why Wu Yu had them gather!
"It was difficult. For the sake of this Shining Scarlet Immortal
Fire Talisman, I hunted down all of my friends. I borrowed
everything I could just to be able to afford it. But I had no
choice. To take you down, I have to pay the price. Your body
is worth countless Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire Talismans."
At this time, he was even eying Wu Yu’s remaining body. If he
did not kill Wu Yu thoroughly, he could not rest easy. Even
while Wu Yu was waiting for him, he, too, had been plotting to
deal with Wu Yu.
Immolation.
As the Ancient Emperor’s laughter rang out, a defiant and
explosive roar boomed out from the heart of the flames. There
was resentment, anger, and hatred in that roar.
And then a huge, beastly figure charged out from the immortal
fires!
At that moment, dead silence.
1. I’m not sure why the author used this metaphor here. The
origin of wooden chickens refers to the story of a cockfight
trainer. After training a chicken for a while, he tells the owner
that it still clucks aimlessly, showing that it has no real ability.
He trains it a while more, and tells the owner that it still clucks
in response to other chickens, showing that it wants to fight.
Finally, he trains it until it stands like a wooden chicken,
completely unresponsive. It looks dumb, but actually it has
concentrated all of its abilities inwards, and the other chickens
don’t even dare to fight it.
Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire Talisman!
The moment before, he had almost burned Wu Yu’s Heaven
Devouring Avatar to the point of crumbling!
The power of an immortal talisman was truly special!
Wu Yu felt it deeply.
But he had devoured all those immortals and ghostly immortals
just for this moment!
This was something that the Ancient Emperor could not have
imagined!
He would never have thought that the power of more than 20
immortals and ghostly immortals would be gathered in Wu
Yu’s body. Their mystiques, their daos, their immortal
techniques, immortal treasures, and everything else!
He only knew that Wu Yu wanted to send him down to hell
more than anything.
All eyes——
The astounded eyes of the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor——
Wu Yu burst out of the Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire
Talisman’s area of effect. It could not stop him.
The immortal talisman was a fearsome weapon, but it depended
on the user to a certain extent.
The Ancient Emperor could not yet use the absolute power of
this immortal talisman. That was because a majority of his
immortal spirit was in Wu Yu’s real body.
Right now, he was perhaps just equivalent to a 3-Yuan
heavenly immortal, whereas he was originally a 5-Yuan
heavenly immortal. Of course, he still had the body of a 5-Yuan
heavenly immortal, except his immortal spirit was a 3-Yuan
heavenly immortal!
How could his current form stop Wu Yu?
Everyone was shocked to see that what emerged from the
flames was still a perfect killing machine!
The black scales, the long tail bristling with spikes! The sharp
fangs, the crimson eyes, the single snow-white horn that looked
oh so pure!
Just his appearance alone was enough to strike fear in their
hearts.
They even guessed that this was not Wu Yu, because how could
Wu Yu be this demon immortal? They guessed that this was
what a demon immortal would look like.
Therefore, they were now convinced. Because as long as they
could find an explanation that this was not Wu Yu, then they
could explain why this person was disrupting the Jambu Realm
and attacking the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
"What monster is this!?" The Yan Huang royal family cried
indignantly.
But there were also others who did not join the cries, such as
the Phoenix Supreme and the Dark Sea Emperor. Because they
knew that Wu Yu had a white-haired, red-eyed clone, which
had appeared just now. And this might just be another face of
the clone.
The people in the Immortal’s Capital began to panic.
They were too far away, and could not clearly see the fright on
the Ancient Emperor’s face.
But they could see that Wu Yu had rushed out of the flames
towards the Ancient Emperor. The Ancient Emperor fired all
sorts of immortal techniques at Wu Yu, but his physical body
alone could bear them without injury. Before him, the Ancient
Emperor was as weak as a chick.
"Impossible! How did you grow so powerful so quickly!?"
The Ancient Emperor was white from shock.
He knew the distinctive characteristics of the Heaven
Devouring Avatar, but he had still underestimated him.
Therefore, he was completely paralyzed with horror. He turned
to run, but Wu Yu’s long, spiky tail came whipping over,
binding his body completely. The spikes pierced his flesh.
At this time, people could hear the great Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor cry out in pain!
"Go to hell! You dare to kill me? Do you believe that I’ll send
out an Immortal Message Talisman to report to the Heavenly
Palace? I’ll say that the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord has come
again!"
The Ancient Emperor howled. His expression had changed
completely, and finally dread was showing.
Wu Yu’s reply was a cold bloodsucking.
Whoosh!
He dragged the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor down from the
sky, landing before the dragon throne. The Ancient Emperor
crashed punishingly onto the ground, cracking the floor of Qian
Kun Palace.
"Ancient Emperor!" The Yan Huang Tribe members’ faces
were pale. They hurriedly backed away, and even Di Shatian
could not remain calm. He blankly took this all in. Their world
view had probably been shattered today. What they imagined
to be impossible had happened.
"Impossible! Impossible!"
"How could the Ancient Emperor be defeated just like that!?"
"I don’t believe it! I must have seen wrongly!"
All of the Yan Huang Tribe members were crying and
frightened. The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, who they
worshiped as a god, was covered in blood. Even his arms were
under Wu Yu’s control. Besides his head, he could not move
anything else.
As for Wu Yu, he was looking down at him with a cold and
superior expression.
Only those not of the Yan Huang Tribe could maintain a
semblance of composure, such as the Phoenix Supreme. She
seemed to have guessed something. After all, her horizons were
slightly wider.
The entire royal city and the Immortal’s Capital were thrown
into disarray. News of "the Ancient Emperor is dead" began to
spread, and the entire Jambu Realm descended into chaos.
"Release the Ancient Emperor! Or you will die a horrible
death!"
"Other immortals will soon come down to kill you!"
Di Shatian and the others could only make such threats. But
their threats were as feeble as their voices, and Wu Yu did not
even heed them.
Everyone was watching Wu Yu’s performance fearfully.
"Let me tell you! You won’t be able to live very long. Soon, all
of the immortals of the sky palaces will be hunting you!" The
Ancient Emperor sneered at Wu Yu.
Wu Yu still looked at him with hungry red eyes.
Prey.
Before him, the Ancient Emperor was nothing but prey.
"I will eat you one bite at a time here in Qian Kun Palace. Don’t
worry. I won’t let you die easily. After all, delicacies should be
savored slowly."
Wu Yu finally spoke, but his words sent a chill down the
Ancient Emperor’s spine.
And then he made good on his word. He ripped a piece of flesh
off from the Ancient Emperor and put it in his mouth.
The feeling of horror in Qian Kun Palace swelled.
Everyone began to scream.
The Ancient Emperor was naturally in great agony. His face
was pale as he looked helplessly at Wu Yu. He lost his mind,
laughing and screaming, "I know you’re angry! You hate me!
But what can you change? I have your body. I don’t even want
my body. What can you do even if you kill me? I will still bring
your name, your body, your legacy to the heights of
immortality. You will never be able to catch up to me. It must
feel bad to lose everything. Haha! Wu Yu, no matter what,
going up against me will see you lose everything!"

Everyone now knew that this was the real Wu Yu! And as for
what had happened between them, everyone could guess. Even
Di Shatian was stunned. He was thinking - could Wu Yu being
the Ancient Emperor’s son all be a sham?
Such a major turn of events had actually happened?
Doubt. Confusion.
And then they heard Wu Yu’s icy voice. "There is still plenty
of time left, and victory is not yet decided. Today is just the
start. One day, your remaining immortal spirit will also end up
in my stomach. And you think I cannot control this body? You
underestimate me. I will be calmer than you imagine. Ancient
Emperor, from this day onwards, your nightmare truly begins.
I promise that your remaining immortal spirit will not die
quickly either."
To think that he could be so coolly calm even while harboring
such hatred. It was indeed scary. Before everyone, he continued
to eat the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
And then they heard the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor scream
again and again. A chilling sound that had their scalps
prickling. No one dared to even look at the scene now.
"Wu Yu! We will see! We will see who has the last laugh!
"You will die terribly! Terribly! You think the sky palaces will
not notice your blasphemous body?! Your fate will be worse
than the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord’s!
"As for me, I will bring that elite immortal’s legacy to heights
that you will never, ever reach. Your devouring must have a
limit, while I am truly growing. The growth of dao has no limit!
"You will never know what the strongest immortals are capable
of! You don’t even know what longevity is! What eternal life
is!"
The Ancient Emperor continued to curse and rave in his pain.
"When I devour you, your memories will be mine. I’ll know
everything then," Wu Yu said with a menacing humor.
The Ancient Emperor did not know that he could even devour
memories.
Perhaps he was truly the greatest monster to ever walk in the
Heavenly Domain. Perhaps he had come to end this world.
The Ancient Emperor was scared now.
He could not bear being eaten one bite at a time by Wu Yu.
He no longer had any hope of surviving!
But Wu Yu had all sorts of techniques and mystiques that
controlled him. He could not even kill himself. He could only
suffer this agony and be abused by Wu Yu before all of his
descendants.
"I want to ask. Is your immortal spirit up there frightened yet?"
Wu Yu asked him with a bright and bloody smile.
"Go to hell!" the Ancient Emperor spat at him furiously.
"Afraid, I guess. But you only sent me the appetizer. What’s
next will be worse. Much, much worse."
The immortal body of a 5-Yuan heavenly immortal was much
more refined. All of it entered Wu Yu’s body, which was also
currently an immortal body. Of course, it was also mixed with
a ghostly immortal body and demon immortal body. His
avatar’s lifespan was probably a few hundred thousand years
now. He was fairly long-lived for now.
How could such perfect devouring exist in this world?
Finally, the immortal spirit of the Ancient Emperor had been
digested piece by piece, and his cursing subsided.
Wu Yu knew that he would not dare to let too many immortals
know. Otherwise, it would expose the fact that he had come to
steal a body. His threat of sending an Immortal Message
Talisman to expose Wu Yu had only been a scare tactic. He was
even more afraid than Wu Yu that this news would leak.
The great event that Wu Yu had spoken of had come to an end.
He had eaten the Ancient Emperor cleanly, leaving not a single
speck of blood behind. And then he vanished, shifting back into
his human form, into the semblance of Wu Yu. He looked at
the people before him, who were cringing and cowering as far
back as they could, looking up fearfully at Wu Yu.
No one dared to make a sound.
"The great event is over. You may go."
Wu Yu retrieved the Immortal Mist Jade Bottle, granting the
Phoenix Supreme and the others their freedom.
But for now, they still did not dare to leave.
Di Shatian and the others did not dare to leave. They had nearly
pissed themselves with fear.
Wu Yu was still thinking about the Yan Huang Ancient
Emperor.
He had only taken a small part of his revenge.
But the hatred and anger in his heart had not lessened. Before
taking back his body, it could not be considered revenge.
Today was just a venting of anger.
For the Ancient Emperor, he had not lost much. His real body
had been abandoned.
But it had been a warning of sorts for him.
More importantly, after sifting through his memories, Wu Yu
knew this person better, and all about the Ancient Emperor in
the sky palaces.
As expected of someone who had been to the sky palaces, the
Ancient Emperor knew much more about them than all the
immortals of the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
Wu Yu was digesting these memories, which were very
important to him.
His gaze landed on Di Shatian.
Di Shatian was prostrating on the floor. Perhaps he assumed
that Wu Yu would kill every last member of the Yan Huang
Tribe.
He roughly knew what had happened now.
"Send those 1,000 girls back home."
Unexpectedly, this was the first thing that Wu Yu said.
As for the future of the Yan Huang Ancient Country, it no
longer concerned Wu Yu.
"The event is over. Shoo."
The mortal realm was the mortal realm, and sky palaces were
sky palaces. He was focused on the latter now, and the former
did not interest him at all.
Together with the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi, they left
the Immortal’s Capital. The two of them had returned to the
Floating Dreams Pagoda to cultivate.
Below, the Phoenix Supreme and the others left dumbly. The
shock that they had felt from this great event had been absolute.
Wu Yu was in no hurry to leave. First, he analyzed and
absorbed everything that the Ancient Emperor had to offer, and
cast aside his consciousness. He only kept the objective facts
and knowledge.
The subjective portions were all thrown out.
After completing the digestion, Wu Yu was fairly well-versed
with the 8,000 Sky Palaces. It was as if he had gone to all of the
sky palaces that the Ancient Emperor had gone to before.
The Pu Yuan Sky Palace was the 270th sky palace amongst the
8,000 Sky Palaces, and considered rather low. Of course, even
getting up there was difficult.
What was troubling was that Wu Yu could not directly go up
to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace.
This was because the Ancient Emperor’s sky palace dao ladder
could only be used once every seven years. He had just used it,
and so the next time would be in seven years. Wu Yu could not
wait that long.
Therefore, he could only find another way to reach the sky
palaces.
The Ancient Emperor had left the Ancient Soul Tower with Wu
Yu’s real body, so he could not obtain the Ancient Soul Tower
this time.
His greatest gain had been the Ancient Emperor’s
understanding of the 8,000 Sky Palaces. With this, he would be
able to proceed smoothly once he reached the sky palaces. He
would not need to spend a lot of time getting to know the place.
"I can only go and find the immortals of other Lesser Realms
and hope that they can bring me to the sky palaces without
having to resort to killing." That was all Wu Yu could do.
Right now, he was probably going to leave the Jambu Realm
for good.
Princess You Xue, Su Yanli, Wu You, Jiu Ying - he had
brought them to the Great Ancient Ink Realm.
Here in the Jambu Realm, he had nothing else tying him.
Luo Pin had ascended as well.
In the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas, the Shackled-God
Rogue Dragon had been too cowardly to bear witness, but word
would eventually get to him that Wu Yu had killed the Ancient
Emperor’s real body.
If he had to search for the slightest thing that still tied him to
the Jambu Realm, it might be Nangong Wei, who had not come
to the Immortal’s Capital this time.
Wu Yu originally wanted to leave immediately, but then he
thought of her. He thought that if he left for the sky palaces this
time, he might very well never return. That would be a
permanent farewell.
After hesitating for a long while, he finally decided to go and
bid her farewell.
He flew towards the Nanyin Demon Continent, much faster
than the Phoenix Supreme. Before long, Wu Yu reached the
Nanyin Demon Continent. This was still the land of demons,
who were everywhere in droves. The kingdom border spirit
design of the Nanyin Empire had just been erected, so it was
not very stable. Wu Yu entered with ease.
The Phoenix Supreme had built a palace here. The demon lords
were fervently loyal to the Phoenix Supreme. Of course, the
Phoenix Supreme had arranged all of this for Nangong Wei.
She could actually pass the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao
without problems, but had chosen to put it off so that Nangong
Wei could find her footing. After she left, the demon lords
would be willing to protect her.
She had gone to great pains.
The Nanyin Empire’s palaces were built with great character.
Wu Yu easily found Nangong Wei, who was cultivating in a
secluded chamber. Perhaps she was contemplating dao or
grinding a mystique or something.
The chamber was completely sealed, and the other demons
could not even disturb her. Wu Yu appeared before her without
a sound. Nangong Wei was sitting cross-legged on the floor,
her eyes shut. Perhaps she was in the middle of a crucial
epiphany, and so Wu Yu did not disturb her, simply sitting in
the lotus position.
He had not taken a good look at her in a long time.
When no one was around, she did not look like a petulant child.
Her manner of earnest cultivation was quite adorable.
It resembled her stubborn will when she was younger.
Wu Yu recalled many interesting things. Actually, he had very
seldom laughed in happiness after taking over the Heaven
Devouring Avatar. He was laughing now.
"Her potential is not bad at all. If she were to go to the Great
Ancient Ink Realm, she would definitely rise to immortalhood
quickly. But she probably will not be willing."
Wu Yu knew that she valued her dignity highly. If he was the
one to make such an offer, she would not agree.
She still bore enmity towards Wu Yu.
This continued for half a day.
Finally, she settled back. Unlike how she was usually, she let a
bit of her childishness show.
She seemed to have made some good progress. She opened her
eyes excitedly. There was no one else in the chamber, and she
began to prance and sing and dance in high cheer.
"Another improvement! I’m the best!"
Suddenly, she spotted Wu Yu, and her soul almost left her body
in fright.
Thinking of her undignified celebration, she was very
embarrassed, and it further stained the resentment she had
against Wu Yu. Her brow furrowed. "What are you doing
sneaking around in here!? Didn’t you go gamboling off all
lovey-dovey-like with the mystical dragon big sister? Oh, she
reached immortalhood? So you’re bored? That’s why you’re
being this rude?!"
Wu Yu stood up. "I am leaving. I might not be able to get in
touch ever again. I came to say goodbye."
Hearing this, Nangong Wei’s expression softened, but
haughtiness came back to her. "No need. We were nothing
special. No need for goodbyes. Dropping out of touch is a
normal thing. You’re flying high anyway, I can’t match you."
Wu Yu did not want anything from her either. He had just felt
like he needed to say farewell, which he had now done. She did
not seem particularly emotional, and so he nodded. "Alright,
then. Just letting you know. I’m leaving."
"Leaving to where...." She blurted out. Seeing Wu Yu turn
away, she suddenly felt an ache in her heart.
"Perhaps to the 8,000 Sky Palaces," Wu Yu said.

"To meet her? How romantic." Nangong Wei still did not know
what had happened, and her heart was confused.
"Something like that." Wu Yu did not want her to know that he
had bigger things to attend to.
"There’s no need to parade your mushy romance before me.
Get out!" Her expression changed quickly, and her tears fell.
"A little gift to help you on your way to immortalhood." Wu
Yu left a Sumeru Pouch behind. There were many valuables
within, even three immortal treasures. They were the type that
would not be easily found, and could protect her secretly. "I
don’t want your stinky things!" Nangong Wei wanted to kick
the Sumeru Pouch back to Wu Yu, but her mis-aimed kick
connected with the floor instead. Her foot swelled, and she
teared from the pain. She glared furiously at Wu Yu. "Must you
come and rub it in, and kick me when I’m down?!"
"......."
It seemed like the dynamic remained. Bickering started after a
few phrases. A clash of personalities. He did not want to linger
here either. He said, "Know what’s good for you. Remember to
protect your life. Don’t die even before you reach
immortalhood."
"Don’t worry! I’ll definitely live better than you!" Nangong
Wei said through gritted teeth.
"Farewell!"
"Get out!"
Sometimes, Wu Yu really wanted to strangle her. He had even
given her immortal treasures, yet she had asked him to get out.
He could not be bothered to stay. He left the Nanyin Demon
Continent and surged into the sky. He saw the Phoenix
Supreme on her way back.
He had misjudged the Phoenix Supreme before.
And now he was reassured. With her arrangements, Nangong
Wei would probably mature well.
All was over with the Jambu Realm.
The Ancient Demon Realm, the Stellar Realm, the Great
Ancient Ink Realm - these were all places that Wu Yu could not
stay long at. They were too small and could not accommodate
Wu Yu.
What he needed was a wider stage.
He did not take a fancy to the 3,000 Greater Realms.
Only the 8,000 Sky Palaces!
There, his lover and enemy awaited.
"First, back to the Great Ancient Ink Realm."
Because the Ancient Emperor’s sky palace dao ladder could not
be used, he still needed to find guardian immortals of other
Lesser Realms and enlist their help.
Given his strength, he could definitely bully a Lesser Realm
immortal now.
Before this, he had wanted to go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm
to say one more farewell to Wu You and the others. Because
leaving this time, he might not return for a while.
To go to Great Ancient Ink Realm, he still had to pass through
the Stellar Realm. He opened the Gateway to the Stellar Realm.
Coming back here, he again moved towards Yueling Xuan’s
Beckoning Moon Sword Sect.
Thinking of the beautiful features and bodies of the sisters,
something in him stirred. In contrast, Nangong Wei just now
had not triggered the procreating urge in him.
His Heaven Devouring Avatar was currently in a dangerous
place. It might very well descend into insanity again.
He arrived at the Beckoning Moon Sword Sect.
He went to the Snowy Moon Valley directly.
Unexpectedly, Yueling Xuan was already here, looking at Wu
Yu a little strangely.
"Hmm?"
Wu Yu’s eyes flicked over, and saw that an immortal was
nearby.
"Don’t blame me. He came to me himself, asking about you,"
Yueling Xuan said anxiously.
Wu Yu knew that this was the guardian immortal of this realm.
Wu Yu was not too surprised.
He had entered the Stellar Realm multiple times, and had only
grown stronger and stronger. To the Stellar Realm, he was a
great threat.
As the guardian immortal of the Stellar Realm, it was only
normal for him to show himself now. Although he was even
more reclusive than the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, and did
not interfere in much, such a big threat appearing this
frequently deserved a response.
As for Yueling Xuan, she naturally could not do anything about
this realm’s guardian immortal.
Under the moonlight of the Stellar Realm, Wu Yu lifted his
head to see a man in plain white robes before him.
This man had delicate features and looked youthful. His eyes
shone like stars, and he looked like a pure and distinguished
hermit. Compared to the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, who
frequently disturbed the peace in the mortal realm, this was
what Wu Yu imagined a guardian immortal should look like.
Of course, Wu Yu was a foreign presence, and he immediately
said sternly, "I am the Bitter Bamboo Immortal. Who are you,
and why have you come to my Lesser Realm multiple times?
By the heavenly rules and restrictions, you are not authorized
to enter the Stellar Realm. I advise you to promptly hand over
the ‘object’ that you use to access the Stellar Realm and then
leave quickly, never to return again. Otherwise, I will capture
you as per the heavenly rules and restrictions."
He was a lot more civil than the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor.
Of course, Wu Yu could not do as he had said. He might still
return to the Stellar Realm after this.
Beside, Yueling Xuan was very anxious, terrified yet also
afraid to leave.
"This Bitter Bamboo Immortal might be able to enter the sky
palaces. Once I’m there, I can then move to the Pu Yuan Sky
Palace." The Yan Huang Ancient Emperor’s information was
crucial. Wu Yu knew that he could move between levels of sky
palaces with relative ease.
Therefore, he did not need to search high and low for Lesser
Realm guardian immortals whose return address was near the
Pu Yuan Sky Palace. Anyone would do.
The approximately 3-Yuan heavenly immortal Bitter Bamboo
Immortal had delivered himself right up.
Wu Yu immediately adopted a fierce stance. "If you are capable
enough, come and snatch it yourself. A puny guardian immortal
of a Lesser Realm, you’re nothing to me."
Hearing his words, the Bitter Bamboo Immortal knew that he
was a tough enemy.
"Please follow me outside. Let us not fight before mortals and
injure the innocent," the Bitter Bamboo Immortal said.
Wu Yu shook his head, saying, "Why should I? If we fight, we
fight here." He saw that the Bitter Bamboo Immortal was a
decent person. He was worried about destroying the Beckoning
Moon Sword Sect and harming mortals.
"You are a ruthless one! Are you a ghostly immortal!?"
"You think?" Wu Yu smiled.
"Hmph!"
The Bitter Bamboo Immortal said no more. In a flash, he pulled
out an immortal treasure, which was a jade-green bamboo flute.
On closer look, the stars on the bamboo flute were moving like
the Milky Way. Between the streams of stars, the mighty power
of the immortal treasure flowed. The might of the entire Stellar
Realm was encompassed in this weapon.
"This immortal treasure is called the Stovetop Meteor. I give
you one last chance!" the Bitter Bamboo Immortal cried out.
Yueling Xuan was as anxious as an ant on a hotplate. She was
very worried that the fight between the two immortals would
destroy the entire Beckoning Moon Sword Sect in a flash.
"You talk too much." Given Wu Yu’s 5-Yuan heavenly
immortal power, he could defeat him easily. While his
opponent was still delivering his warnings, Wu Yu made the
first move.
A jade-green whip appeared in his hand, like a long grass snake.
On closer look, the whip was covered with many trees, only
they were miniature ones. Wu Yu enlarged the Mystical
Woodland Whip until it looked like a huge mountain range!
Whoosh!
He brandished the Mystical Woodland Whip and activated the
Wooden Binder Immortal Design! His vigorous immortal
energy immediately broke past the defenses of the Bitter
Bamboo Immortal’s Stovetop Meteor and trussed him up. The
Mystical Woodland Whip’s bindings were very tight, and the
Bitter Bamboo Immortal could not react fast enough. He was
bound up in a whole string of mountains.
Unable to budge an inch!
Wu Yu had easily subdued him.
This scene made Yueling Xuan’s eyes widen and her cherry
lips parted in surprise. She knew that when Wu Yu had first
appeared, he was about as strong as she was. But in such a short
time, he had actually become strong enough to subdue this
world’s guardian immortal!
What a terror.
She was shaking like a leaf, and her legs had become as heavy
as lead. At the same time, her body went limp with fear, and
was on the verge of collapse.
"Who are you!? If you’re so strong, what are you doing in this
Lesser Realm?" the Bitter Bamboo Immortal asked in
astonishment.
He was shocked by how strong this opponent was, in a Lesser
Realm. He had chosen a Lesser Realm because it was relatively
peaceful. Immortals had much time, and not all of it was spent
on cultivation. Occasionally, when they hit a wall or bottleneck,
they would choose to come out to the remote Lesser Realms for
a breather. But to think that he would encounter someone like
Wu Yu!
After Wu Yu subdued him, his tone became a lot more sincere.
He stood by the Bitter Bamboo Immortal’s side and said, "Help
me out, and I won’t come to the Stellar Realm to bother you
again. Actually, you know as well that I’ve been here a few
times, but I always just go straight to the Great Ancient Ink
Realm. I haven’t harmed anyone either, and you can just ignore
me. It doesn’t matter to me."
Wu Yu’s words were the truth. To him, the Stellar Realm was
but a passing point.
"What help do you want?" The Bitter Bamboo Immortal
struggled.
The more he struggled, the more he felt Wu Yu’s prowess. He
could not break out of this immortal treasure at all.
Wu Yu looked into his starry eyes and said, "I want to go to the
sky palaces. Use your sky palace dao ladder and take me there."
"What!?"
The Bitter Bamboo Immortal was amazed by this request.
"Actually, you don’t need to take up arms against me. I don’t
want to hurt you, nor your Lesser Realm. Just take me there and
all will be well. I won’t bother you in the future, and you won’t
affect me either. If you don’t agree, I’ll make you taste pain. Of
course, I don’t want to. It’s meaningless. My goal is to get to
the sky palaces."
"Who are you?" the Bitter Bamboo Immortal could not help
asking.
He had asked this because an ordinary immortal should be able
to get to the sky palaces without a problem. They would already
have ascended there. It was getting back down that was usually
the problem.
"Don’t overthink it. I accidentally came down, and now I can’t
get back up." With the Ancient Emperor’s memories, Wu Yu’s
lies would no longer be easily exposed.
"I’ve been wandering about the Great Ancient Ink Realm,
seeing if there are any immortals going to ascend who could
take me up with them. I couldn’t find any. Today, it’s fortuitous
that I met you. I would like this favor from you. When it is
concluded, I’ll give you this immortal treasure. How’s that?"
Wu Yu’s words had now become a lot more persuasive.
The Bitter Bamboo Immortal was still considering it.
"This immortal treasure? For me?" He could not believe it. This
immortal treasure was very expensive! He only had the one
immortal treasure himself, and had spent a long time in order
to get it.
"A gentleman’s word is his bond." Wu Yu nodded.
The Bitter Bamboo Immortal shook his head. "I can’t. If I
privately bring people up and I’m discovered, I will be
punished."
Wu Yu took out the Floating Dreams Pagoda and said, "You
only need to take this up and toss it anywhere. No one will give
you trouble."
"Is there a world inside this immortal treasure?" The Bitter
Bamboo Immortal’s eyes lit up. This was a good thing. He did
not need to lead Wu Yu’s people up. He would be unable to
explain if he were caught. But if there was an inner world,
things would be a lot simpler.
Low risk and high reward. Moreover, he could also avoid a
beating. And Wu Yu did not seem like the bad sort. The bad
sort would not give him an immortal treasure.
And Yueling Xuan had also said that Wu Yu was like a
madman, always giving away presents. It seemed like he had
infinite valuables on his person.
"Alright, deal. Let me go first," the Bitter Bamboo Immortal
said.
If the Bitter Bamboo Immortal had not consented, Wu Yu could
still go to other Lesser Realms. It would not be difficult to do
so. He released him and said, "Wait for me for an hour. I will
go to the Great Ancient Ink Realm to bid friends goodbye. And
then I will come back and give you the immortal treasure, and
you will take me to the sky palaces. If you play any tricks with
me, I have plenty of other options to turn to. But you will pay
big time."
The Bitter Bamboo Immortal said, "Don’t worry. I know the
deal that I have made."
He had earned a lot.
Of course, Wu Yu currently had many immortal treasures with
him.
He had easily arranged transport to the sky palaces.
Wu Yu was looking forward to the 8,000 Sky Palaces! He had
once dreamed that he would complete his dao and attain
immortality, ascending in glory! To think that such a day would
come, where he would go up like this!
Threaten an immortal to bring him up....
Unbelievable.
"Lead the way. Don’t space out." Wu Yu was in a good mood
after killing the Ancient Emperor, and he teased Yueling Xuan
with a hard slap on her pert rump as he passed her.
"Mmpf." Yueling Xuan was flushing red with fear, and she bit
back tears. But Wu Yu was strong, so she could only submit.
She was the mighty sect leader. When had she been toyed with
like this?
But thinking that he was about to go to the sky palaces, and
they would never meet again, she felt sad. She did not
understand why she would feel this way.
She again brought Wu Yu through the passage, and Wu Yu
sank in without a word. As his head was about to go through,
he looked at Yueling Xuan’s dazed expression, and could not
help but smile. "Don’t tell that Bitter Bamboo Immortal. I will
come back here again."
Yueling Xuan broke into a watery smile, but Wu Yu had
already disappeared.
Because he was going to the sky palaces, and did not know
when he would be back, Wu Yu still had to tell Wu You and
the others properly, and report that all was proceeding well so
far. He had no Immortal Message Talismans with him yet, so
this was the only way.
They did not spend much time on farewells.
Because Wu You and the others already knew that Wu Yu’s
true battleground would be in the 8,000 Sky Palaces. For
revenge, for Luo Pin, he would have to go there sooner or later.
It was just that the time had come a little sooner than expected.
After killing and devouring the real body of the Ancient
Emperor, Wu Yu’s mood had returned to a semblance of
normalcy. He knew that the partial immortal spirit of the
Ancient Emperor could not escape him.
To him, having a normal state of mind was the most important
thing when using the Heaven Devouring Avatar.
A calm Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast was the scariest thing.
To him, the mortal realm was a barren land, while the 8,000
Sky Palaces, with its countless immortals, was a buffet of flesh.
It was heaven for him.
Perhaps the Heaven Devouring Evil Lord had only begun to eat
filth because he had not gone to the 8,000 Sky Palaces before.
He had only devoured the mortal things in the Jambu Realm.
Wu Yu did not know what would happen after he went to the
sky palaces.
He was eager for revenge, to meet Luo Pin.
"I will go to the sky palaces to assess the situation. In the future,
even if you haven’t reached immortalhood, I will be able to take
you up to the 8,000 Sky Palaces with me," Wu Yu said.
"Really?" They were extremely excited.
When a man achieves the dao, even his poultry and dogs rise to
heaven.
Actually, from the Ancient Emperor’s memories, the 8,000 Sky
Palaces had mortals as well. It was not all immortals.
Because even immortals would procreate and give birth.
Children were born as mortals, and only reached immortalhood
after some time.
Of course, even though they were mortals, they were much
stronger than ordinary mortal babies.
Immortals called them immortal children.
When they were in their youth, they could already reach
immortalhood.
There were many ancient tribes in the 8,000 Sky Palaces that
were populated with immortal legacies created through
procreation. About a third of the immortals in the 8,000 Sky
Palaces had not come up from the mortal realm, but had been
born to immortal parents.
The lifespan of immortals was very long, and it was normal to
even have 1 million years of life. However, heaven was fair.
After becoming immortal, it was much more difficult to
conceive a child. There were many conditions, and being able
to conceive in just 100,000 years was considered respectable.
Many immortals could not even bear a child, and they would
not want inferior children either.
After all, immortal fetuses would definitely be able to reach
immortalhood. And even in a Lesser Realm, there would be
billions of children who could not reach immortalhood.
In any case, it was also normal to see mortals in the sky palaces.
Of course, they would usually be quite young.
Therefore, since Wu Yu had no base established above, he
would let them continue to cultivate in the mortal realm. This
time, he had to go and conquer, and therefore would be unable
to take care of them.
But with this hope, they were already very happy.
"When you get an Immortal Message Talisman, please
remember to send us more," Wu You said.
"No problem." There were many types of Immortal Message
Talismans, and some could directly lock on to a place.
As they waved him off, Wu Yu opened the Gateway to the
Stellar Realm and again returned to the Stellar Realm.
He was about to go to the 8,000 Sky Palaces, the place that he
had dreamed of for so long. Of course, Wu Yu was buoyant.
But the grudge he bore on his back was heavy, and that only
added to his eagerness.
He no longer had any more ties to the mortal realm.
The Bitter Bamboo Immortal was quite honest. He already
could not wait to get his hands on his new immortal treasure.
Wu Yu naturally kept his word. When he returned, he handed
him the immortal treasure, saying, "Your end of the deal now."
The Bitter Bamboo Immortal was all smiles. "Don’t worry. I
haven’t been up in centuries. The sky palace dao ladder was
available a long time ago."
An immortal treasure was a great thing. His smiling face was
full of promise.
Wu Yu took a deep breath. He looked up at the sky. He knew
that the sky palaces were not necessarily in that direction, but
looking skyward was a mortal custom, and he had gotten used
to it.
And then he entered the Floating Dreams Pagoda. Inside, the
Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi were very excited as well.
Although Ye Xixi was also a little sad.
Because after they went up, the Full Moon of Nanshan could
move about in the guise of an immortal beast. But she was a
ghostly cultivator, and not a ghostly immortal. It would not be
appropriate for her to appear.
"Don’t worry, when no one is around, you can play however
you like." Wu Yu patted her head.
"Besides, there are many treasures above that will cloak your
aura."
"Really?! That’s great! I want to go to the 8,000 Sky Palaces
also. I don’t want to go to the 10,000 Levels of Hell. That
sounds scary," Ye Xixi said.
"Haha...."
They all laughed.
At this time, the Bitter Bamboo Immortal had put the Floating
Dreams Pagoda into his Sumeru Pouch. He was indeed a poor
immortal. Even his Sumeru Pouch was basic. The Ancient
Emperor’s Sumeru Pouch had an immortal design on it, so the
space inside was huge. Wu Yu was currently using it.
The Bitter Bamboo Immortal took out his sky palace dao ladder
and started to ascend.
"That’s right, which level of heaven does your sky palace dao
ladder go to?" Wu Yu asked.
"The 72nd level of heaven, the Green Lotus Sky Palace. Why?"
the Bitter Bamboo Immortal asked.
"Nothing much."
Pu Yuan Sky Palace was level 270, which meant that he would
have to ascend 200 levels. That would take quite some time.
Within the Floating Dreams Pagoda, Wu Yu could not sense
anything outside.
Perhaps it was a huge time leap, from the mortal realm to the
sky palaces.
There was no way to compare Greater Realms to sky palaces,
let alone Lesser Realms.
The 8,000 Sky Palaces was a completely different place.
It sat atop the mortal realm, and there were many things that
were impossible to conceive of in the mortal realm.
For example, mortals lived for 600 years at most, while a 1-
Yuan heavenly immortal had 129,600 years.
It also went without saying that the higher levels of heaven had
many 9-Yuan heavenly immortals with more than 1 million
years of life.

Time continued to change.

Everything changed.
"I wonder what it feels like to be the one actually ascending."
Wu Yu could not feel anything.
He had never experienced the completion of dao and ascension,
but already he was a 5-Yuan heavenly immortal equivalent.
He had not experienced the sensation of ascension, but already
he was headed for the sky palaces. It was incredible.
From a mortal world to another mortal world, it was a fast
transition.
But getting to the 8,000 Sky Palaces from the mortal realm took
quite some time. It took about an hour. He had no idea what
places the sky palace dao ladder had passed through.
This world had many mysteries that Wu Yu did not know
about.
And this sort of transition might be uncomfortable for those
outside.
Finally, they seemed to have reached the sky palaces.
When one moved via sky palace dao ladder, one would pass a
place called the Dao Ladder Palace. The sky palace dao ladder
arrived there, the Bitter Bamboo Immortal came out. He spoke
to the immortal on guard and then left. He might also be
checked. And then the Bitter Bamboo Immortal walked out of
Dao Ladder Palace. However, he did not dare to casually let
Wu Yu out. Therefore, he went to a deserted plain. There, he
threw the Floating Dreams Pagoda on the ground, saying,
"We’re at the Green Lotus Sky Palace already. Don’t come out
yet. There are eyes everywhere in the sky palaces. Wait a
quarter of an hour for me to leave, then come out."
"Alright. You can go."
Although he was still in the Floating Dreams Pagoda, Wu Yu
had already seen the outside. He was definitely in the 72nd
level of heaven - the Green Lotus Sky Palace.
Of course, the immortals in the 8,000 Sky Palaces liked to drop
the word "palace." Therefore, this place was known as the
Green Lotus Sky.
As for the Pu Yuan Sky Palace, it was called the Pu Yuan Sky.
After all, the Green Lotus Sky Palace was not just one palace,
but a huge and horizon-less land!
In terms of vastness, it was greater than any Greater Realm, and
this was just one level of heaven.
And the word "sky" indeed had broader connotations. There
were many immortals, and the higher the sky palace level, the
more coveted it was. Disclaimer being: you had to have the
strength to go up.
The 8,000 Sky Palaces were divided according to the
immortals’ strength.
With the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor’s knowledge, Wu Yu
knew a lot about this sky palace. He was like a local here, and
did not need any introductions.
As for the Full Moon of Nanshan and Ye Xixi, they would
require his introduction.
All was hazy outside with immortal fog - that was condensed
immortal qi. Looking out from the the Floating Dreams
Pagoda, the view was still unclear.
"How big is the Green Lotus Sky Palace?" Ye Xixi asked
curiously. Because Wu Yu had said that the Green Lotus Sky
Palace alone was bigger than any Greater Realm by far.
"Actually, don’t think that only a few people from the 3,000
Greater Realms and 90,000 Lesser Realms become immortal.
Because an immortal’s lifespan is so long, they don’t really die.
If the sky palaces were not huge, then in enough time, the
constant addition of immortals could not be accommodated."
Wu Yu had once thought that the sky palace was just one
palace, where a few hundred immortals lived. And now he
knew that the sky palaces was a superworld that stretched
through time.
"The Green Lotus Sky is divided into nine sky regions. We are
in the Clear Spring Sky Region. The Clear Spring Sky Region
is further divided into more than 80 border regions, and we are
in the Green Argus Border Region. The Green Argus Border
Region has more than 2,000 immortal cities, and we just came
out of Qingyuan City, which is one of them. Besides the major
immortal cities, there are also smaller immortal towns. They
are uncountable."
"So huge!" The Full Moon of Nanshan was speechless.
"Wait, let me get it right. Green Lotus Sky has nine sky regions.
Each sky region has about 80 border regions. Each border
region has more than 2,000 immortal cities, and immortal cities
are huge. And there are 8,000 such levels of heaven...." Ye Xixi
was blown away.
It had been eye-opening for Wu Yu at the start as well, but now
he thought it was normal. There were indeed a lot of immortals.
Because their lifespans would only continue to grow, each
immortal could persist for hundreds of thousands of years, even
while the mortal world continued to produce immortals. In the
more than 2 billion years of the Jade Emperor’s rule, immortals
had multiplied greatly.
If the 8,000 Sky Palaces were not big enough, they would all
have been crowded to death.
After the Bitter Bamboo Immortal had gone far away, Wu Yu
emerged from the Floating Dreams Pagoda and stowed it away.
When he stepped onto the Green Lotus Sky for the first time,
he felt the enormous difference.
The entire world had changed.
Wu Yu could entirely feel that this was a "higher" realm
compared to any mortal realm, whether Greater or Lesser
Realm.
By "higher," he meant a quantum leap in every last aspect,
down to every last detail.
This level of difference was on a completely different
magnitude from the leap between a Lesser to a Greater Realm.
For example, his body’s feeling towards Qian Kun space. In the
Lesser Realms, Wu Yu could feel that the Qian Kun space
could not accommodate too many immortals. Perhaps it would
even collapse entirely if there were too many immortals.
The Qian Kun space in the Greater Realms was more resilient
than the Lesser Realms. But after today, he realized that it was
only marginally stronger.
And at the sky palaces, even the low-level Green Lotus Sky
was on a whole new plane of strength. The Qian Kun space here
could bear billions of immortals. At least with Wu Yu’s current
strength, he could not even shake it the slightest bit, even if he
tried his hardest.
It was just like how when he was a martial cultivator at the peak
of his martial way, he could not have broken the Qian Kun
space in the Jambu Realm.
That sort of helplessness against a sheer wall was the same.
Besides the Qian Kun space, the flowers and trees, dirt, water,
and stones were also on a different level from the mortal realm.
They were far superior. It was so exaggerated that a random
blade of grass that Wu Yu picked up proved to have 13 spiritual
marks on closer inspection.
In the mortal realm, the most elite immortal essences only had
10 spiritual marks. They would be refined into the best of
immortal medicines.
And this 13-spiritual mark grass was everywhere. It was the
most common thing in this world. Even the smallest bit of soil
had spiritual marks on it.
Wu Yu already knew this about the sky palaces, but
experiencing it himself was still disorienting. It was exactly as
he dreamed sky palaces would be.
Sky palaces were so different from the mortal realm.
Compared to the mortal realm, there were also other staggering
differences.
For example, there was no sun or moon in the sky palaces. Wu
Yu lifted his head to see a huge shadow. That was the 73rd level
of heaven, the Billowing Wave Sky.
For example, the entire Green Lotus Sky was shrouded in white
immortal fog, which obscured one’s vision. This was actually
immortal qi, which formed the foundation of the 8,000 Sky
Palaces.
Immortal qi was the accumulation of a lot of spiritual qi.
Hundreds of thousands of units of spiritual qi were probably
needed just to condense one unit of immortal qi.
At this time, the immortal qi filtered into the Floating Dreams
Pagoda. When the two people within it started to cultivate with
the immortal qi, it was like they had a permanent supply of
immortal medicines.
Any mortal who breathed a single breath of immortal qi could
probably live for a few hundred years extra.
At the low-level Green Lotus Sky, the immortal qi was not
considered dense. But for Wu Yu and the others, it was
miraculous.
The endlessly wide Green Lotus Sky looked extremely
mysterious with immortal fog everywhere. Far away in the
distance, there was an immortal city, floating in the air. It
looked about the size of the Immortal’s Capital, comparable to
a small country. That should be Qingyuan City, which Wu Yu
and the others had just come out of, one of the more than 2,000
immortal cities in the Green Argus Border Region.
As for the immortals and the 8,000 Sky Palaces, Wu Yu already
knew a lot, but the other two were very confused.
"How do you get to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace?"
Wu Yu said, "In the center of each level of heaven, there is a
place called the Well of Eternal Life. One can pass through the
8,000 levels of heaven through the Well of Eternal Life. The
higher you go, the more strength you will need. Given my
current strength, reaching the Pu Yuan Sky Palace should be no
problem."
The Full Moon of Nanshan was speechless. "What a magical
thing. Doesn’t this mean that the 8,000 levels of heaven are like
pieces of meat, connected by the Well of Eternal Life like one
long skewer?"
"That’s one way of looking at it." The 8,000 levels of heaven
were layered one on top of the other, and the Well of Eternal
Life connected them. It was indeed like a skewer.
Speaking of the Well of Eternal Life, it hid the deepest secrets
of the 8,000 Sky Palaces, which Wu Yu did not know.
Next, Wu Yu would, of course, head for the Well of Eternal
Life and to the Pu Yuan Sky Palace.
Then he would kill the Ancient Emperor and take back his
body! He would not wait a single moment!
He roughly knew which direction the Well of Eternal Life was
in. He just had to head for the center of the Green Lotus Sky.
Each day, countless immortals headed for the Well of Eternal
Life, moving between the 8,000 Sky Palaces.
Of course, being here, one had to know the many systems
throughout the 8,000 Sky Palaces, which were very different
and more complex compared to the mortal realm.
"For example, immortal designs. Each immortal design is the
amalgamation of 1 million spirit designs. Or more. The
immortal designs of immortals are even more complicated, and
need a higher level of mastery. After endless eons, they have
refined it to a peak.
"There is a whole plethora of immortal design types. But
basically, there are the immortal treasure immortal designs,
talisman immortal designs, offensive immortal designs, and
puppet and mechanism immortal designs. One more that the
mortal domain does not have is immortal medicine immortal
design. The immortal medicines of the mortal domain are all
refined with inferior methods. To truly refine immortal
medicines, one not only needs precious immortal essences as
the base material, but also immortal medicine arts and immortal
medicine immortal designs. When one introduces the immortal
medicine designs into the immortal medicine, it then becomes
true immortal medicine. Each true immortal medicine has at
least 1 million spirit designs within."
Because immortal designs were each distinct, the number of
spirit designs in the immortal design, the materials used, and
various other factors of the refiner would result in different
powers. This was the same for immortal treasures, true
immortal medicines, and immortal talismans. Even the simplest
immortal talismans like Immortal Message Talismans and the
Shining Scarlet Immortal Fire Talisman would vary greatly in
their qualities. The immortal treasures that Wu Yu was
currently using were considered low-quality immortal
treasures, which were most common in the 8,000 Sky Palaces.
"Whether it’s immortal treasures, true immortal medicines, or
immortal talismans, if there are 10 million spirit designs inside,
it comes from the Ancient Immortal Era and endured until
today. It is even more terrifying, and therefore called ancient
true immortal medicine, ancient immortal treasure, and ancient
immortal talisman."
"What is the Ancient Immortal Era?" Ye Xixi asked.
Wu Yu said, "Roughly 10 yuan ago, which is more than 1
million years ago, the Jade Emperor laid down a new edict that
from that moment on, it was the New Immortal Era. Which
meant that any time before that became the Ancient Immortal
Era. Ordinary spirit design legacies require time to cultivate,
which is why many generations of perfection are required in
order to create a 10 million immortal design. Therefore,
immortal treasures might be very common, but the 10 million
spirit design ancient immortal treasures are rarer. It is similar
for ancient true immortal medicines and ancient immortal
talismans."

For example, amongst the true immortal medicines, the

simplest was the Immortal Recovery Pill, used to recover
immortal energy. It was also used as currency. And another
ancient true immortal medicine currency, the Dao Deepening
Pill, was worth many times more than the Immortal Recovery
Pill. Of course, the Ancient Emperor’s riches had been
deposited with Wu Yu’s real body, and the immortals in the
Great Ancient Ink Realm had been poor. Therefore, Wu Yu did
not even have a single Immortal Recovery Pill on him. All he
had was some immortal treasures that he could exchange for
currency.
"It will take some time to go from here to the Well of Eternal
Life. If I buy an immortal treasure warship, I can save a lot of
effort. The immortals here all travel that way."
Channeling one’s immortal energy into the immortal design on
a warship saves a lot of energy. Therefore, Wu Yu decided to
go to Qingyuan City to take a look. He had not yet seen any
immortals since coming to the Green Lotus Sky.
A true eye-opening experience.
Along the way, he continued to tell the Full Moon of Nanshan
and Ye Xixi about immortals.
For example, the Full Moon of Nanshan was curious about the
cultivation realms of immortals.
After becoming immortal, it was first the Longevity Immortal
Realm, where one cultivated the Longevity Immortal Art. This
realm increased one’s lifespan, immortal energy, and elevated
one’s immortal body. Afterwards?
He knew about the road of cultivation. What about the road of
immortal cultivation? What was the future like? He wanted to
know, and, of course, Ye Xixi did too.
The Great Ancient Ink Realm immortals only knew about the
Longevity Immortal Realm. Wu Yu had only learned more
after devouring the Ancient Emperor.
But the Ancient Emperor’s own knowledge was incomplete,
and so Wu Yu still had his doubts. But at least he could give
them an answer.
He said, "After completing one’s dao and becoming an
immortal, one has an immortal spirit and an immortal body.
Cultivating a Longevity Immortal Art to strengthen one’s
immortal body and increase one’s lifespan - that’s one of the
most fundamental things of becoming an immortal. After
becoming a 9-Yuan heavenly immortal level, one has nine yuan
of life. That’s virtually endless life, and one no longer has to
fear death."
"But how does one cultivate after the Longevity Immortal
Realm? Is 9-Yuan heavenly immortal the end point?" the Full
Moon of Nanshan asked.
Wu Yu said, "Of course not. After becoming a 9-Yuan
heavenly immortal, and one’s lifespan is elevated to perfection,
one must go through dao combination to reach the next
cultivation level."
"What is dao combination?"
"The understanding that one gleaned in the mortal domain, the
dao one had. Give it form, and convert it from a lower level to
a higher level. Convert it from a spirit into something
manifested in reality, and create an immortal dao mark. It will
appear on the immortal spirit and change it to a dao spirit. The
next cultivation level is known as the Nine Xuan Dao Realm."
"What do you cultivate in the Nine Xuan Dao Realm?"
Wu Yu said, "The Nine Xuan Dao Realm is a continuation of
dao, but this dao is different from mortal dao. Mortal dao needs
only one path. As for the Nine Xuan Dao Realm, each complete
way of dao forms an immortal dao mark, which allows you to
improve by one tier. When you have nine immortal dao marks,
you have completed it. That would make you a 9-Xuan
immortal with nine great ways of dao. You would be virtually
almighty."
"When you first make dao a combination and enter the Nine
Xuan Dao Realm, you are a 1-Xuan immortal. After combining
dao again, you reach the next tier and become a 2-Xuan
immortal? And so on?"
Wu Yu nodded.
He said, "Because everyone refines a different Longevity
Immortal Art in the Longevity Immortal Realm, the
foundations are different for individuals. It is very dependent
on the Longevity Immortal Art. But for the Nine Xuan Dao
Realm, it tests one’s ability to comprehend dao. The test of dao
can also result in great differences."
"Is 9-Xuan immortal the highest cultivation level in the 8,000
Sky Palaces?"
Wu Yu shook his head. "Probably not. One might have to reach
the Immortal Lord Realm to be considered at the top."
Compared to mortals who sought longevity, immortals sought
the path to eternal life.
1 million years was considered longevity.
But after 1 million years, one’s body would still crumble, and
one’s dao would dissipate.
Only eternal life was true freedom from death.
For example, the Jade Emperor had been around for about 2
billion years.
But the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor did know much about the
future path after that.
All he knew was that after the Nine Xuan Dao Realm lay the
Immortal Lord Realm.
In the 8,000 Sky Palaces, the Ancient Emperor was actually a
borderline failure.
But Wu Yu knew that above the Immortal Lord Realm, there
had to be more. If he could devour a more capable immortal,
maybe he would know.
"The 8,000 Sky Palaces are layered one on top of the other. The
strong are above, the weak below.
"Martial cultivators, in order to attain longevity, cultivate dao
to become immortals.
"Immortal cultivators, in order to attain eternal life, and climb
to the top of the 8,000 Sky Palaces, dominate other immortals
and all life."
Standing at the 7,000th level of heaven or high and looking
down on all the land - the feeling had to be incredible.
As Wu Yu looked up and saw that there were more than 7,000
levels of heaven above him, the thought of so many immortals
being above him made him uncomfortable.
It felt like his fate was being controlled.
He felt that perhaps after he won back his body and became
immortal dao companions with Luo Pin, he could go and study
the meaning of immortal cultivation.
As for now, he was not able to do immortal cultivation at all.
All he could do was devour.
Therefore, his goal was unshakable: head to the Pu Yuan Sky
Palace and get his real body back.
Before that, he would go to Qingyuan City and buy an immortal
treasure warship.
It would be his first time stepping into a city of immortals.
Actually, Wu Yu had already seen many immortals before
entering.
These immortals were mostly heavenly immortals, and there
were young and old ones, men and women. They might have
their own immortal residences, but they could not possibly stay
secluded forever. Many cultivation materials could only be
traded for in the immortal cities.
There were only about 100 immortals and ghostly immortals in
the Great Ancient Ink Realm, and Wu Yu could already see
many more than that before him now.
Besides, the strongest in the Great Ancient Ink Realm were
only 3-Yuan heavenly immortals. This place was completely
different. Many looked unremarkable, but they might have the
power to make Wu Yu quake.
In the body of the Heaven Devouring Avatar, his sense of
danger was extremely acute.
For example, there was a veiled man who stood before the
castle gates, unmoving. Wu Yu suspected that he was not at the
Longevity Immortal Realm, but the Nine Xuan Dao Realm.
Because his aura was not that of a heavenly immortal.
Compared to the notable strength of a heavenly immortal, his
body was developed to perfection, and also had a hint of dao to
it. It made him blend into this world even more easily.
Therefore, if one did not look carefully, he might appear to be
a normal immortal.
When Wu Yu entered Qingyuan City, he realized that there
were a lot of immortals here. Within the immortal city, they
were just ordinary immortals.
At most, they were looked at with a little respect by the
heavenly immortals.
Qingyuan City was one of the more than 2,000 immortal cities
in the Green Argus Border Region. It was roughly the size of
the Immortal’s Capital.
But here, there were innumerable immortals. The number of
shops selling immortal treasures, immortal essences, immortal
talismans, and precious artifacts[1] was beyond counting.
The immortal city was bustling with the voices of the
immortals, chatting and discussing dao.
This was a sky palace!
Wu Yu had once dreamed about this place. In his imagination,
the sky palace was just a single palace. Who knew that it was
so big?
8,000 Sky Palaces!
After taking a tour around Qingyuan City, he had seen so many
immortals who had lived for more than 100,000 years. It was
extremely hard to take in for someone who had just come from
the mortal domain.
However, he had to speed up the pace.
He could only briefly enjoy the sky palace of his dreams.
He found a shop selling immortal treasure warships. It was not
a big shop, and the owner was an elder. Evidently, he had lived
the majority of his life. He was roughly a 4-Yuan heavenly
immortal, but perhaps three yuan had already passed for him.
This meant that he was already an ancient ancestor for Wu Yu,
if this was the mortal domain.
This elder’s name was Shen Gonghu.
"Your eyes are pretty special. I rarely see them that color." Shen
Gonghu took Wu Yu around his store.
"I want this one." Wu Yu looked at the warship. It cost 80
Immortal Recovery Pills.
Its name was the Divine Continent Warship. Because of the
connection to the Dong Sheng Divine Continent, Wu Yu really
liked the name. Besides, it had spirit designs that had
bewildering speeds. If Wu Yu used it, his speed would easily
be multiplied by 10.
This was a fine thing to have on the road.
Its drawback was that it was not very stealthy.
"You have a good eye. This Divine Continent Warship is
indeed very speedy. Seems like you’re headed for the Well of
Eternal Life?"
This old man had a shrewd eye.
"Indeed."
"Be careful on the way. The Well of Eternal Life is quite far
from here. I really envy you. Young and full of vigor. I’m
already old - I will just spend the rest of my days here in the
Green Lotus Sky." Shen Gonghu sighed.
Although he had started to enter his sunset years, he actually
still had tens of thousands of years left.
But after attaining immortalhood, struggling to become a 4-
Yuan heavenly immortal meant that his talent was just
ordinary.
"However, it’s already better than being a mortal. Haha." Shen
Gonghu laughed. He was a little ashamed.
Becoming an immortal was not the end point.
It was but a second starting point.
And he had not managed to make it too far from the second
starting point.
"I don’t have Immortal Recovery Pills. Can I trade other
immortal treasures for it?" Wu Yu said.
"No problem. Take out your treasures, and I’ll see what you
have." The old man was very easygoing.
Wu Yu took out four immortal treasures.
The old man’s eyes lit up. "You have quite some treasures."
He looked them over and said, "But their quality is pretty
ordinary. They’re not equal to this Divine Continent Warship
of mine. How about this. I’ll take two of them. That’s a fair
deal, and I’m not ripping you off."
"Deal." Wu Yu agreed easily. Actually, he was getting the
worse end of the deal, because his immortal treasures were
offensive weapons, while the Divine Continent Warship was
not. Therefore, even though the spirit designs were roughly the
same, offensive immortal treasures were usually worth a bit
more.
"Use it well," Shen Gonghu advised.
"Got it."
Wu Yu took the Divine Continent Warship. This was his first
time blood bonding with an immortal treasure. He left
Qingyuan City and began immediately in the outskirts. It was
not difficult. His immortal spirit was currently extremely
overpowering, so the immortal treasure could not hold out
against it.

"Go!"
After settling it, he rode the Divine Continent Warship towards
the Well of Eternal Life. It was also where the Green Lotus
Immortal Palace was. It was said that the Green Lotus Sky’s
Green Lotus Immortal King lived there.
The Green Lotus Immortal King was the ruler of the Green
Lotus Sky. He had accepted the edict of the Jade Emperor and
was appointed as the top immortal here to govern the Green
Lotus Sky.
"I wonder how strong this Green Lotus Immortal King is. And
what cultivation level he is at."
Wu Yu was full of anticipation at reaching this new stage of the
8,000 Sky Palaces.
The Divine Continent Warship was indeed very fast, as
expected of an immortal treasure. Flying in the sky above the
sky palace, the scenery around him was a blur. And because the
spirit designs were activated, the drain on Wu Yu’s immortal
energy was rather minimal.
Right now, he was singularly focused on reaching the Well of
Eternal Life as quickly as possible. Therefore, he locked on to
the shortest direct path and increased the throttle.
He had no time to stop and smell the roses.
"Ancient Emperor, I’m coming."
Looking ahead, the killing intent in Wu Yu rose.
But suddenly, he felt a shock.
He did not know what had happened, but the Divine Continent
Warship was actually being attacked.
Because the Divine Continent Warship was very fast, and weak
in terms of both defenses and concealment, it was extremely
obvious. But ordinary people would not attack others out of the
blue!
And the impact was huge and repeated. The first blow had
already sent the Divine Continent Warship crashing into the
ground, churning up much soil and many trees. It was already
damaged.
The Divine Continent Warship crashed and skidded for a long
time before it stopped. Wu Yu was just about to take flight
again when another attack came.
"Are you mad?" He had not even offended anyone here.
But the Divine Continent Warship could not afford to be
damaged anymore. He quickly stowed it, emerging outside.
The ground outside had been churned into a mess by the Divine
Continent Warship. The trees had been sent flying and thick
furrows had been gouged into the soil.
Wu Yu immediately locked on to the culprit.
It was a young man and woman. Of course, they were
immortals. The youngster wore lavish robes that were probably
the transformation of some immortal treasure. He had a unique
air about him and wore a green hairband. He held a foldable fan
in his hand and an air of swagger hung around him. He
resembled the Full Moon of Nanshan a little.
The beauty was wearing long robes of pink. She was cute as a
button, although a little pampered. She looked at Wu Yu with
an uncomfortably condescending look.
But Wu Yu did not know them at all.
He had just emerged when he saw the girl cuddle up to the
man’s arm. "Big Brother Liu Yuanqing, you’re so awesome.
It’s such a fast warship, but you could hit it. That’s so cool."
The man called Liu Yuanqing smiled. "I told you. Big Brother’s
‘shooting skills’ are fairly accurate. Want to try it for yourself?"
Gu Meiyu blushed. "Big Brother is so naughty, to tease like
that." Liu Yuanqing laughed. "But you promised me. If I can
shoot down the warship, you’ll give me a kiss. Don’t be shy
now."
Seeing their soppy banter, Wu Yu was speechless.
He had been intently covering ground. These two had actually
knocked him out of the sky just for their own romantic
amusement?
What nonsense was this?
More, they did not seem to have the slightest inclination to
apologize. Wu Yu had a face full of dust, and they were treating
him like he did not exist.
"I say, you should scram. Don’t bother us." Liu Yuanqing did
not even look at Wu Yu. While fondling the girl, he waved a
hand at Wu Yu.
"In the end, immortals in the sky palaces are no different from
mortals, albeit stronger. The rules here are still the same - the
strong feed on the weak. It’s no different from the law of the
jungle."
From the memories of the Yan Huang Ancient Emperor, along
with his own experience now, Wu Yu understood this.
This man was a 7-Yuan heavenly immortal, and was frightfully
strong. He could crush Wu Yu, so naturally he did not take him
seriously.
7-Yuan heavenly immortal.
Seventh tier of the Longevity Immortal Realm.
Besides, he probably cultivated an excellent Longevity
Immortal Art.
If Wu Yu wanted to get revenge, he would only get pain and
suffering. Besides, he had more important things to attend to.
He could only suffer this humiliation.
After all, even if he fought with them, he probably would not
come out ahead. This youth looked more affluent than the
average immortal here. He might be a native immortal.
That meant that he was born to immortal parents and had grown
up in the 8,000 Sky Palaces.
Who knew how strong his parents were?
Here in the vastness of the sky palaces, Wu Yu had to
acknowledge that he was but a pathetic worm for now.
He kept his head down. Riding the Divine Continent Warship,
he again charged up into the clouds, flying away.
"You would not have taken such humiliation before," the Full
Moon of Nanshan noted.
"The real body is the urgent matter here. I can’t be bothered to
waste time on the likes of such people," Wu Yu said.
Shockingly, he had just finished speaking when the Divine
Continent Warship was again rocked by an impact. It again
came plummeting down. As Wu Yu angrily stowed away the
Divine Continent Warship again, it was still those two. He saw
Gu Meiyu lounging in the arms of Liu Yuanqing, laughing
gaily. Liu Yuanqing was snickering lecherously. "Don’t duck
away. I hit it once, I kiss you once. I hit it twice, so I get two
kisses. No ducking out now."
"Big Brother, you’re such a bad boy. Look, he’s all angry now.
Oh my, look at those bloody eyes of his. How scary. Does he
want to kill me?" Gu Meiyu looked at Wu Yu and feigned
terror. She quickly burrowed into Liu Yuanqing’s chest.
Liu Yuanqing frowned and looked over. Indeed, the anger was
on Wu Yu’s face, and his crimson eyes were glowering
menacingly.
Since the girl in his arms had decided to play "afraid," then he
would have to play "protect." This was a classic.
"Did you swallow the bile of a leopard? Get that look out of
your eyes before I gouge them out."
The two of them had been laughing uproariously, and Wu Yu’s
glare had ruined the mood for them.
"Big Brother, he doesn’t seem afraid of you. Are you not
impressive enough?" Gu Meiyu said coyly. She even threw Wu
Yu a conceited look.
This female immortal was truly manipulative.
Her words would make Liu Yuanqing have to give Wu Yu a
beating to keep his face. Therefore, he coughed and said, "My
little beauty, please wait a while. I will bring him over on his
knees to beg you for mercy."
"Oh, Big Brother, don’t. Maybe he’s just wrong in the head?"
Gu Meiyu pouted.
"Keke." Liu Yuanqing reached Wu Yu in a few steps and
started crushing him with the power of a 7-Yuan heavenly
immortal. "You have a choice. Do you want to gouge out your
eyes yourself, or should I do it for you? Those eyes of yours
look evil as hell. It seems like you’re not happy. Could it be
that you don’t recognize me?"
Of course Wu Yu did not recognize him.
He laughed. "The son of Qingyuan City’s General Qinghe. You
don’t know the name?"
In truth, Wu Yu had been ready to let it go if it had been once.
But the second time, alongside such a threat... even mudmen
had three lots of temper, let alone the Heaven Devouring
Titanic Beast, which might be triggered at any time.
Wu Yu had been controlling himself well, but in this world,
there were many challenges.
For example, this 7-Yuan heavenly immortal. Wu Yu had given
him an inch, and he had taken a mile.
"Damn you and your mother." Liu Yuanqing sent a slap
streaking lightning quick towards Wu Yu.
He had attacked.
Wu Yu could not take this lying down.
He had never been one to shy away from killing others.
In that instant, his eyes suddenly turned green and then a beam
of light pierced his assailant’s palm.
Liu Yuanqing howled in pain and took a few steps back.
Wu Yu had used the Green Emperor’s mystique, which was as
quick as lightning.
"Big Brother, he actually attacked you!" Gu Meiyu stared in
slack-jawed disbelief. Her expression made Liu Yuanqing feel
like he had lost all face.
He would have settled with blinding him, but now he would
have to kill him.
"Where did this mangy mongrel come from? He even dares to
attack me? I’ll send you down to the 10,000 Levels of Hell!
Damn, what a killjoy!"
He was an impetuous immortal prince. Here in Qingyuan City,
there were not many who would dare to attack him. And after
losing face before a beauty, his face immediately turned purple
with rage.
Clearly, he would not rest until Wu Yu was dead.
All of this only strengthened Wu Yu’s awareness that not
everyone in the sky palaces was a saint. Those that grew up
here normally were no different in nature than those in the
mortal domain.
He had already known that immortals were but stronger
versions of mortals. They were not actually saints.
Just like how he had thought that Heavenly Immortal Hao Tian
was an immortal, but that was that.
Here, too, the law of the jungle prevailed. The weak were prey
for the strong. And the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast? It had
been born in the jungle.
"Nine Levels of Purgatory!"
Liu Yuanqing was taken off guard by the next attack.
Just as he was about to pull out his immortal treasure, Wu Yu
acted faster. His own Natural Mystique had flown out.
But it was not targeted at him, but at Gu Meiyu!
Gu Meiyu had only been watching from afar. She detested
those crimson eyes of Wu Yu. At the same time, she wanted to
stoke Liu Yuanqing a little, to rouse his passion. Wu Yu was
an unfortunate tool.
She had not seen this one coming.
She had just been teasing when Wu Yu’s Nine Levels of
Purgatory suddenly burned her to bits.
How could a paltry 2-Yuan heavenly immortal stand against it?
In two short breaths’ worth of fear, regret, and agony, Wu Yu’s
Nine Levels of Purgatory had carbonized her.
"Big Brother...." She could not even finish her last sentence.
Liu Yuanqing was stunned.
What had happened?
He was near Qingyuan City. This was his territory. He had just
been toying with this unknown, and now the wench in his arms
had been killed....
This had never happened before!
Of course, he knew that Wu Yu’s strength was far below his
own. So where did he get such courage from? Could the
mongrel that he was bullying be rabid?
It was so unexpected, which was why he had not even left a
scrap of protection for Gu Meiyu....
Although he did not have any lasting feelings for this woman,
he was still flustered. He floundered for a while, then he
realized. If news that he did not kill this guy spread, he would
lose all dignity!
"Ancient Immortal Tomahawk!"
He roared and pulled out a tomahawk, accompanied by a flash
of light. The tomahawk was completely white, as if made of
jade. It was a gorgeous piece, and there were nine colored
pearls, with what looked like an immortal in each one.
One look at this immortal treasure and you would know it was
of the finest quality. It was different from the other immortal
treasures that Wu Yu had seen before. Although it was not the
ancient immortal treasure of legends, it was probably quite a
top-grade piece amongst immortal treasures.
Wu Yu had killed the girl before this 7-Yuan heavenly
immortal could act. He had already prepared to duel to the
death with this person. After all, he now had no escape skills,
and his speed could not match his adversary’s. He had to fight
and kill this guy as he had no other option.
Why pursue this course of action?

Firstly, he had some degree of confidence.

Secondly, there was a finite limit to what he could endure.
Thirdly, he was the Heaven Devouring Titanic Beast. Suck
blood and devour.
The three combined together made him react this way.
He immediately used Immolate!
His second Immolation!
For Wu Yu, devouring and immolating were but corresponding
processes of taking in and releasing. Even if he burned off
energy, it did not matter as long as he could devour again.
His strength was different from what it had been. He could gain
and he could lose.
Besides, his output was terrifying. In order to be sure of
finishing his opponent off in one clean blow, he burned off
three-quarters of his energy.
This meant that if he were unable to defeat his opponent, he
would immediately regress to the power of a 3-Yuan heavenly
immortal, or even 2-Yuan.
But he had never been afraid of making such choices before.
BOOM!
His formidable strength exploded out of him, spreading out like
a prairie fire. Wu Yu’s red eyes pinned Liu Yuanqing as if he
were a ghost, and his white hair suddenly seemed especially
eerie!
At this time, he had just begun to pull out his immortal treasure,
and his killing intent was not as strong as Wu Yu’s.
Because Wu Yu’s move had thrown his entire life on it as stake.
Ping!
The ground itself cracked and heaved.
Mystiques, immortal techniques, immortal treasures - all of
them flew out at Liu Yuanqing.
"Lifeless Blood Lightning!"
"Incandescent Mirror!"
"Heartbreaker Light Sword!"
"Butchering God’s sword will!"
"Radiance of Sun and Moon!"
His mystiques, immortal techniques, and immortal treasures
rained down on him.
"Hellish Capillaries!"
Amidst the barrage, the 7-Yuan heavenly immortal Liu
Yuanqing was forced back step by step. Before he could even
use his own immortal treasure, he was already being controlled
by Wu Yu’s Hellish Capillaries, and immobilized.
"What monster are you!? I’m General Qinghe’s son! You!"
His face had gone ashen as the Hellish Capillaries seized his
body. He could only watch in desperation as Wu Yu used a
black sword in his other hand to pierce his immortal spirit!
"No!!" He could only howl shrilly, but Wu Yu was unaffected.
He was all too familiar with the law of the jungle. He knew that
the slightest hesitation would only see him dead. From the start,
only one of them would walk away.
Liu Yuanqing, 7-Yuan heavenly immortal, dead.
Without a word, Wu Yu turned into the Heaven Devouring
Titanic Beast and devoured him clean. His immortal treasure,
and all other possessions, landed in Wu Yu’s hands. Of course,
this guy had a veritable treasure trove with him, along with his
memories.
All returned to peace. Only the Heaven Devouring Titanic
Beast remained, digesting.
Not far away, there was another broken immortal spirit
belonging to Gu Meiyu. Wu Yu had used the Nine Levels of
Purgatory to destroy her immortal body to prevent her from
exposing him during the fight. Now that he had finished
devouring Liu Yuanqing, he came to Gu Meiyu. She still had
not thoroughly died yet.