Chapter 540 - 233: Chen Xuan Breaks Through to Grotto Heaven

Chapter 540: Chapter 233: Chen Xuan Breaks Through to Grotto Heaven

"Yama Chen really succeeded in wiping out the village!"

"The Qin family Village is completely finished!"

"Even the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons fled..."

"The ancient god of the Qin family Village was struck down by Yama Chen..."

Countless rumors were spreading.

The Shallow Darkness was like a boiling cauldron.

And amidst this endless turmoil, the scramble for territory began!

These Outer Saint Level masters had gone through hell and back with Chen Xuan to destroy villages and fortresses. Now that their powerful enemies were dealt with, did those forces who had attacked the City Lord’s Mansion really think they could just run away?

What a joke.

It was time to settle the score!

It wasn’t just about settling the score with this group.

They were also going to settle old grudges with all their past enemies.

If anyone asked why, the answer was simple: ’I’m with Yama Chen!’

’You dare to resist?’

’Not only did you motherfuckers not follow Yama Chen, you were also making snide remarks behind his back. Yama Chen might not stoop to your level, but I can’t just stand by and watch.’

’So I’m going to wipe you out on Yama Chen’s behalf.’

And so, a massive, frenzied campaign to seize territory erupted throughout the Shallow Darkness.

It was truly a case of first come, first served.

If you were even a little slow to react, the territory would be snatched up by another family.

"Heh heh, my apologies, Patriarch Zhao, but the Wuuu family is claiming this place!"

"Heh, Patriarch Sun, what a coincidence. You’re a bit late to the party!"

"Palace Master Zhang, the three of our factions have already finished divvying up this Crystal Coin Mountain!"

"Haha, we’ve claimed another one!"

...

Similar crazed laughter echoed throughout the darkness.

The factions being purged didn’t even dare to resist.

The moment the news arrived, they fled.

They fled with their entire families, not daring to take anything with them.

So, throughout this entire land grab, there were very few actual fights.

Amidst the utter chaos, quite a few beings from the Deep Darkness also appeared.

Their brows were furrowed, their hearts heavy. They were still searching for the person who had obtained the Venerable Divine Hall.

Of course, even if they found that person, they knew they would be no match for them.

But weren’t there still those three venerable seniors at the Cave Heaven Realm?

Once they found the target, all they had to do was send a message.

"Yama Chen? Quite the reputation he’s got!"

A woman from the Deep Darkness snorted coldly. Dressed in a cyan robe, with a fair complexion, she was young and beautiful, and couldn’t help but add her two cents.

"Don’t be careless. The Shallow Darkness has its masters. Those ancient villages have long histories, and many have connections to the major powers in the Deep Darkness. The fact that he could destroy an ancient village means he possesses a level of power we can’t afford to provoke," said a man beside her.

"I know, but I just can’t stand his attitude!"

The woman’s tone was disdainful. "If he’s so capable, why doesn’t he try his luck in the Deep Darkness? What’s he acting all high and mighty for out here? A frog in a well is still just a frog in a well. No matter how powerful he is in the Shallow Darkness, he’s still trash."

"Don’t say that. I heard this Yama Chen is only in his early twenties. To reach the Dharma Realm in your early twenties... do you have any idea what that means?" another man couldn’t help but say.

"So what? That just means he has good aptitude."

The woman’s tone was cold as she flicked her hair. "Good aptitude and courage are two different things. Without enough guts, even if you were given heaven-defying talent, how far could you possibly go? I’ll say it again: trash is trash. He can only act tough here. Outside of this place, he’s nothing."

The two men beside her gave a wry smile.

This Qingyun always had a sharp tongue.

’But thinking about it, there does seem to be some twisted logic to what she’s saying...’

"I’ve been watching you three for a while. Who are you?"

Suddenly, figures flickered around them.

Seven or eight Outer Saints appeared in an instant, their gazes cold as they surrounded the trio.

The one leading them was even a Dharma Realm master.

It was the Nine Heavens Elder.

His gaze was frigid. Dressed in a black robe with a powerful aura, he stood with his hands clasped behind his back, looking every bit the part of a venerable senior.

Ever since he returned from the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons, his status and position had completely changed.

During the recent annihilation of the village, many had witnessed the ironclad relationship between the Nine Heavens Elder and Chen Xuan. That, combined with his own strength as a Dharma Realm master, led everyone to immediately elect him as the Grand Alliance Leader of the fourteen small cities in the eastern region upon his return.

He had just secured his position as Grand Alliance Leader and already he heard someone making sarcastic remarks.

How could he, the Nine Heavens Elder, tolerate that?

"Kneel! And slap yourselves!!"

The Nine Heavens Elder spoke directly, his voice cold and condescending.

"Tch!"

The woman named Qingyun let out a cold sneer, her lips curling in disdain. "See? This is what trash looks like."

"You’re courting death!"

A cold, dark light shot out from the Nine Heavens Elder’s pupils, striking towards the woman like a bolt of lightning.

This was a technique he had learned from Chen Xuan.

To kill with a single glance, without moving a muscle.

Exceptionally stylish!

However, he hadn’t expected that as the dark light from his eyes neared the woman, it would meet a layer of black Elemental Power and instantly shatter. A foul aura, as if the gates of hell had opened, then surged from the woman’s body directly toward the Nine Heavens Elder.

The Nine Heavens Elder’s expression changed. He quickly retreated, a look of shock on his face.

"The Deep Darkness? You’re from the Deep Darkness?"

"What?"

The surrounding Outer Saints were all stunned.

"Run!!"

The Nine Heavens Elder shouted in alarm, already shooting into the sky.

The others quickly scattered like frightened birds.

"You think you can just leave after making a move?"

Qingyun’s tone was icy.

BOOM!!

A layer of black Elemental Power suddenly spread out.

It enveloped everything in all directions, its rustling killing intent shaking space itself—utterly terrifying.

...

「In the City Lord’s Mansion of Qianling City.」

Inside a spacious and tidy room, Chen Xuan sat cross-legged on the bed, his golden eyes blazing as he looked at the panel before him.

Retribution Points: 4,467,000.

’Retribution points, deduce the ’World-Refining Furnace’!’

He recited inwardly.

’It’s a Cultivation Technique from the Venerable Divine Hall, after all.’

’It’s bound to be much more powerful than an ordinary Cultivation Technique.’

[Ding! You have consumed 1,000,000 retribution points to begin deducing the World-Refining Furnace. The Fire Attribute True Essence within your body is boiling. Your Inner Realm is also rapidly changing under the effect of the Cultivation Technique. All the flames in your Inner Realm are surging skyward and beginning to rapidly condense, gradually forming a mysterious and unfathomable furnace...]

[Simultaneously, your Inner Realm is also independently converging into a world of its own, gradually beginning to manifest world rules and a world outline.]

[These are two simultaneous transformations: on one hand, the terrifying furnace is constantly taking shape; on the other, a Grotto Heaven world is constantly forming...]

[You sense the difficulty of the path ahead, so you do not hesitate, once again consuming 2,000,000 retribution points. Finally, the World-Refining Furnace and the Grotto Heaven world begin to take shape at an accelerated rate.]

[At this moment, your body seems to have turned a transparent, glazed color. A heart-stopping power flows through you from head to toe. Every drop of your blood, every inch of your skin, seems to possess world-ending might...]

[Through your painstaking efforts, you once again consume 500,000 retribution points. Finally, your World-Refining Furnace is completely formed, reaching the first layer of its realm!]

[Congratulations, Host. You have reached the First Layer of Cave Heaven!]

BOOM!

A mysterious and terrifying change instantly erupted from within Chen Xuan’s body.

Destructive power erupted from his every pore.

Vitality and flames intertwined within him, surging like two opposing worlds clashing.

But after a brief moment of opposition...

...the aura quickly converged inward once more.

SWISH!

Chen Xuan opened his eyes, which shot out beams of golden light.

"The Cave Heaven Realm..."

A flicker of joy appeared in his eyes.

’Excellent!’

’I’ve finally reached this stage!’

...

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