Chapter 561 - 279: Sovereign’s Arrival (Part 2)

Chapter 561: Chapter 279: Sovereign’s Arrival (Part 2)

Chu Xuan laughed and said, "I believe there will be someone secretly protecting me, don’t you think so, Xiaoxue?"

Seeing his gaze, Ji Mingyu was stunned for a moment, then realized that Chu Xuan was really just worried about Xiaoxue’s safety, indicating that she could secretly follow.

She immediately nodded enthusiastically.

Xiaoxue felt a bit emotional, as after this secret mansion journey, these two would have to confront each other face-to-face, meaning today was the last time her master would borrow her body, finally free!

Qingqing pouted, clearly having already learned this secret while Chu Xuan was in seclusion; in her view, Ji Mingyu would go to any lengths to get close to Chu Xuan.

...

And so, after Yao Yufei counted the manpower, everyone set off together!

Chu Xuan glanced around but did not see Li Chengfeng, the boy who had once harbored an unrequited love for Qingqing, genuinely devoted to her.

During the time when Qingqing and Chu Xuan had a conflict and she returned to the Demon Sect, he had approached her once, but was firmly rejected by Qingqing.

After that, Li Chengfeng finally gave up completely, no longer entertaining any illusions.

Chu Xuan only learned from Yao Yufei’s account that Ancestor Youxu hadn’t taken possession of his great-grandson after all.

He had indeed considered it in the past, but after gradually cultivating the child, he ultimately chose to let go of survival, and before his passing, he used the characteristics of the Profound Nether Nine Nether Body to transfer his cultivation to his descendant.

Considering Li Chengfeng’s talent and aptitude, plus Ancestor Youxu’s transferred cultivation, he should be in the sixth realm by now, making him a formidable force.

Yao Yufei explained, "He completed the sixth realm years ago but got stuck at the sky threshold, and decided to travel for a while to seek an opportunity for breakthrough. If successful, he could add another high-level warrior to our Demon Sect."

Chu Xuan nodded in surprise, the cultivation speed was indeed absurdly fast, but this threshold was not easy to overcome. His daughter Chu Yun had been stuck for several hundred years.

Qingqing was unconvinced, "He’s only one step ahead because of his ancestor’s cultivation transfer, but I will certainly breakthrough to the seventh realm before him."

"I know you’re formidable~" Chu Xuan affectionately rubbed her head.

Thus, a dozen cultivators boarded a black flying shuttle, personally piloted by Yao Yufei, heading for the western realm.

On the way, Chu Xuan took some time to ask "Xiaoxue" about the origins of the "Jade Capital Secrets" and recounted his strange experiences during his breakthrough.

Ji Mingyu pondered, "My lineage and inheritance come from an ancient Golden Immortal of the Yuqing sect. That thread of Qianming Immortal Qi was originally personally passed down by the Patriarch along with the Cultivation Technique."

"Though the Immortal Qi you possess now wasn’t the one accompanying your Foundation Establishment, it has already connected with your Dao Foundation, forming an integrated whole."

"It seems the Immortal Qi has a spirit, taking your Dao Foundation, but it’s actually your physique resisting; maybe there is a chance for reversal in the future."

Chu Xuan shook his head, "No way."

This made Ming Yu puff her cheeks in discontent, "What if?"

"No ’what if’."

Ji Mingyu angrily punched him lightly, and Qingqing watched with amusement.

Chu Xuan thought to himself: So it is the Dao lineage of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable of the Yuqing sect? Indeed, the legendary "White Jade Capital" is located on the Kunlun Immortal Mountain, where the Jade Void Palace of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable is also situated.

The exceptional origin of this Cultivation Technique provides a reason for its unique features.

Regarding another matter, Chu Xuan had once wondered:

Why didn’t he recall encountering the Six Souls Banner during his regrowth in the Yun Mountain area?

Logically, his memories from his Earth period should be clear and complete, and time reversal wouldn’t reach back there.

Not until this breakthrough to the seventh realm did Chu Xuan reflect on his origin, discovering the memory of touching the Six Souls Banner in the Taoist temple.

Moreover, a large portion of the Celestial Evil period’s memories were recovered, leaving only about one-tenth yet to be fully recollected.

Even during the Celestial Evil period, Chu Xuan didn’t remember how the Six Souls Banner came to be, only recalling it after reaching the seventh realm; perhaps it’s a self-protection mechanism of the Six Souls Banner.

Despite Chu Xuan wanting to complain, "With your protection of my soul, I won’t fear anyone ’Soul Searching’ to steal my memories; do you have to guard it so tightly?"

In any case, the gradual return of his memory is a positive, and Chu Xuan believes that even if he doesn’t deliberately pursue it, the remaining memories will eventually be fully recalled over time.

...

Three days later, at the foot of Miao Fa Lotus Mountain in the western realm.

Just like when the Ruo Wood Secret Realm and Gui Xu Grotto Heaven opened, various factions from the cultivation world gathered once more.

This time, however, the atmosphere was rather subtle, with many cultivators bearing expressions of amusement, while monks from Alanda Temple displayed worried looks.

Given the proximity of the secret mansion’s entrance to their mountain gate, if a battle breaks out, it might involve them involuntarily.

It remains unclear whether both parties would consider showing them some courtesy and allow high-level cultivators to fight in the outer space void.

As for the Profound Celestial Sect, the Shangguan family went all out, not only with a large number of low and mid-level cultivators but also high-level ones like Shangguan He, Shangguan Congrou, and Shangguan Wentian, along with two reclusive high-level elders who personally turned up.

For a long-retired cultivation family to bring out so many high-level cultivators in one fell swoop amazed the outside world, honoring them as the descendants of the once-largest righteous sect.

However, their allies were relatively meager, with the three major righteous sects remaining neutral, only a few minor sects sought favor with them, willing to fight the Celestial Alliance on their behalf.

Meanwhile, the Profound Celestial Sect seemed to have spent heavily, hiring some overseas loose cultivators.

These included two high-level cultivators who had clashed with Chu Xuan in Gui Xu Grotto Heaven previously; seized by the lure of absolute benefits, they were gambling boldly.

The remaining overseas loose cultivators belong to the "Orca Alliance," a professional assassin organization with combat prowess beyond ordinary loose cultivators, hardened by overseas brutal competition making them more battle-ready than domestic ones.

As for the favor-rendering Manor Master of Luoxue Mountain Manor, Nangong Wang, he refused to participate again, claiming he had already cleared the previous debt.

On the other side, the Celestial Alliance’s forces were already assembled, waiting for their Alliance Hierarch to arrive.

The primary force comprised people from Li’an Demon Sect and the Hehuan Sect, with Wugen Ping’s personnel mixed in, having changed their attire and identity marks, thus unbeknownst to others.

Concerning high-end power, there stood the "Wu Gou Fairy" Su Mengqing, "Yun Ni Fairy" Pei Shurou, "Miaoyu Bodhisattva" Chen Yunqi, "Blade Sovereign" Yu Zhanfeng, and "Ice Sea Demon Monarch" Li Xingchuan.

The first two masked their identities and altered their appearance, causing rampant speculation about their identities, with awe for the "charm" of the Celestial Evil Demon Venerable.

Of course, some superstitious rumors suggested these two beautiful mystical fairies must have been mesmerized by his "Heart Enchanting Evil Technique."

Although both factions appear poised for confrontation, they’re surprisingly restrained, not even engaging in the usual taunting.

Neither the Celestial Evil Demon Venerable nor the Profound Silence True Monarch being present, arguing served no purpose.

Regarding other third-party forces, whether righteous, evil, or neutral, they tended to watch the unfolding conflict from afar like a tiger, wishing for mutual devastation to reap benefits.

As the celestial pool secret mansion’s gigantic green stone gate shadows became more solid, the atmosphere on-site grew increasingly restless, some eager to rush in first; others wondered if the Celestial Evil Demon Venerable would even show up.

Suddenly, all cultivators felt an inexplicable unease in their hearts and raised their heads to look into the distance.

In their sight appeared a mysterious, majestic man, wearing a blood-colored mask, clad in armor, a black cape flapping behind him, speeding towards them!

His divine presence was like a prison, his favor vast as the sea, his entire aura formidable and powerful, reminiscent of a blood-colored war god emerging from an ancient battlefield.

At first sight, everyone felt suffocated, as if engulfed by endless corpses and seas of blood~! Instinctively wishing to worship this "deity."

Upon his arrival, the Celestial Alliance’s cultivators displayed fervent devotion, all led by Su Mengqing, kneeling down in unison:

"Flooded battlefield, all beings bow! Welcome Demon Venerable, reign over the world!"