Chapter 450: The Ambush and Killing from Guiyutian

Chapter 450: A Deadly Ambush from the Ghostly Imperial Heaven

The Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign’s attitude shifted from arrogance to deference.

Qi Yuan blinked his eyes. “That actually works?”

If it had been before, when he had not yet comprehended the supreme ultimate principle and had just arrived at the Black Demon Abyss, he would have worried about being unable to protect Jin Li.

But now, things were different. He had gained the ability to protect himself, enough to bring Jin Li to his side.

“Naturally, it is feasible!” The Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign spoke with a gentle smile.

Rules could always be changed.

“If you ever have the time, you may bring Jin Li back to the Black Demon Abyss,” the Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign said, her tone amiable.

This made Qi Yuan feel even more that strength was truly everything.

Though it was said that all were equal, if he had been a nobody, in love with Jin Li and wishing to marry the Moon Maiden,

the Moon Goddess Palace would have made him understand that a “toad” could never feast on swan meat.

But now, the situation had reversed.

“Alright, I’ll pick an auspicious day and bring Jin Li over,” Qi Yuan said cheerfully.

Fortunately, he had already prepared the marriage certificate.

When the time came, he would just need to put Jin Li’s photo on it.

The only flaw was that no one could help him move the civil affairs bureau to the Sixth Heaven.

“Congratulations, fellow cultivator,” the Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign said, her mood light.

Just then, Qi Yuan thought of something and asked again, “May I know if I can meet the Moon Goddess Primordial Lord?”

He wanted to see the Moon Goddess Primordial Lord and clarify matters regarding his master.

The Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign’s previously joyful expression grew slightly more troubled. “I’m afraid you cannot see her, fellow cultivator. Even I have not been able to meet the Moon Goddess Primordial Lord for some time.”

“Oh? What happened to her?”

“The Moon Goddess Primordial Lord suffered a severe injury and has been in seclusion healing ever since.

Where she is now, even I do not know.”

News of the Moon Goddess Primordial Lord’s severe injury had already spread through the Sixth Heaven; it was no secret.

Now, the Moon Goddess Primordial Lord was gravely wounded, and even the Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign did not know her location.

Qi Yuan frowned. “Even someone at her level of supreme principle… can be injured?”

The Purple Abyss Ancestor had once said that those at the supreme principle level were extremely hard to kill, even hard to wound.

Against an opponent of the same rank, without offensive cosmic treasures, one could not even inflict injury.

How could a supreme principle suddenly suffer such a heavy blow?

“I do not know the details of this matter either. I only know that the Moon Goddess Primordial Lord ventured into a strange land, was ambushed, and sustained severe injuries.”

The Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign was unaware of the specifics.

“Strange land?” Qi Yuan found this plausible.

In strange lands, anything could happen.

And some unknown strange lands were connected to other universes, possibly harboring powerful beings from other worlds, making them extremely dangerous.

Thinking of something, Qi Yuan asked, “Can we pass through strange lands to reach other worlds?”

The Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign’s expression turned grave. “No. Once you step in, your body will perish and your Dao will vanish.”

“Then have any beings from other worlds come to the Sixth Heaven through strange lands?” Qi Yuan pressed.

“Yes, but… most of them are weak,” the Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign replied.

“Can these people… return to their own worlds?”

“No. Once they set foot in the Sixth Heaven, returning would be the same as for us,” the Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign patiently explained to Qi Yuan.

This information was somewhat secret but not particularly valuable.

Regarding the realms beyond the Sixth Heaven and other worlds, even supreme principle powerhouses had done much exploration and research.

“It feels strange. Could it be that the game systems aren’t compatible?” Qi Yuan mused.

It was like how characters from a Symbian system game installation package could not appear in an Android system.

“Game system?” The Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign was momentarily puzzled.

“Nothing,” Qi Yuan said, too lazy to explain.

After a long conversation with the Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign, Qi Yuan gained a deeper understanding of the realm of supreme principle.

…

The Supreme Principle Dao Discussion gradually came to an end.

Various sacred lands and powers began to return one after another.

Every supreme principle who had participated in this Dao discussion was filled with worry.

After all, the matter of the Lin Ya Molt was far too significant.

Especially for the Tai Huang Palace’s presiding elder—this information had to be verified with their clan’s ancient ancestors.

If it proved true, it might mean the heavens themselves were about to collapse.

All the Yang Gods could sense a storm brewing.

Only some young disciples and prodigies remained carefree.

“Big Brother Black Sword and those old geezers are gone—how wonderful!” Zi Yuan Da Xue placed her hands on her hips, looking very pleased.

Because of the Lin Ya Molt affair, Black Sword, the Three Ancestors, and other Yang Gods had already returned early to the Black Demon Abyss to discuss the matter.

These young disciples and prodigies, being slower than the Yang Gods in travel, were being escorted by a single Yang God.

Qi Yuan looked at Zi Yuan Da Xue, staring at her mouth, and showed a look of admiration. “Your… brain is a bit abstract!”

Zi Yuan Da Xue puffed up proudly. “Sister’s smart, right? I knew you’d plant mushrooms in my mouth, so I planted them myself in advance, squeezing out the space for your mushrooms!”

As Zi Yuan Da Xue spoke, mushrooms occasionally shot out of her mouth, like a spore-shooting warrior.

To prevent Qi Yuan from planting mushrooms in her mouth, she chose to plant them herself.

Qi Yuan was speechless and didn’t dwell on the matter.

Then he heard Zi Yuan Da Xue whisper, “Now that the Lin Ya Molt is imminent, tell me… should I suppress my cultivation and not step into the Yang God realm?”

If she didn’t become a Yang God, she wouldn’t be trapped in the game, losing control of her fate.

“That’s up to you,” Qi Yuan said, too lazy to judge or define anyone else’s life.

Unless they were an enemy.

“Forget it, I can’t do that. After all, I’ve been supported by the Zi Yuan Heaven and enjoyed so many benefits—how can I be afraid to die in times of crisis?” Zi Yuan Da Xue still had some sense of responsibility.

“Not bad,” Qi Yuan praised.

Ziyuan Daxue's behavior was truly rare.

Then she thought of something.

This society develops too fast.

The atmosphere in the Immortal Realm grows worse by the day.

Back then, in some TV show, the female supporting character would bring a group of strong experts to break off an engagement, humiliating the male lead's parents, forcing him to shout, "Do not bully a youth for being poor!"

Yes, the emotions were fully charged.

But that female supporting character, placed in today's society, would be a great person!

Aside from her low emotional intelligence, she even brought elixirs.

Unlike now... no matter how morality decays, as long as one doesn't break the law, they're a good person.

It rather feels like I'm a great demon lord, and after Blue Star's morality drops five hundredfold, my re-emergence makes me a saint!

"What a pity, we missed this Ultimate Principle Discourse Assembly," sighed Ice Sword from not far away.

This time, they went to observe the assembly, to touch the Wall of Ultimate Principle up close, unlike those who watched the livestream.

They also touched a wisp of the Wall's aura, gaining many insights; in the future, when they step into the Yang God realm, they will walk faster and farther than others.

But after all, they were not Yang Gods, and had not truly touched the Wall of Ultimate Principle.

When will the next Ultimate Principle Discourse Assembly begin? Who knows?

Probably, they will have to wait many more years.

"Thankfully, Brother Black Sword comprehended the Supreme Principle, otherwise this Lin Ya Slough would have endangered our Black Abyss," lamented a prodigy.

"Do you think that Demon Blaze Celestial Venerable might return to our Black Abyss?"

At this, a prodigy's eyes lit up with joy.

The Mara clan was originally of the same origin as Black Abyss.

"This matter, I'm afraid, is just wishful thinking.

Back then, when the Mara clan wanted to return to the Sixth Heaven, we ignored them.

Now, even if we beg them to enter, they probably won't come."

These prodigies were well-informed.

Demon Blaze Celestial Venerable had comprehended two Supreme Principles; all the holy lands issued invitations, but were all rejected.

Demon Blaze Celestial Venerable also refused Black Abyss.

This surprised many prodigies of Black Abyss, and even annoyed them.

It felt like a poor relative who used to constantly curry favor suddenly struck it rich and no longer recognized anyone.

"Hmph, no matter how strong Demon Blaze is, how can he compare to Brother Black Sword?

Our Black Abyss has Brother Black Sword, that's enough!" said a prodigy.

"We not only have Black Sword, but also Blood Robe!" declared Ziyuan Daxue loudly, very proud.

Blood Robe represented Ziyuan Heaven, the only prodigy of the younger generation in Black Abyss who had a chance to challenge Black Sword.

The other prodigies, seeing this, laughed and said, "Yes, we also have Blood Robe." Of course, they were merely flattering; in their hearts, they disagreed.

After all, Black Sword had truly comprehended the Supreme Principle; what about Blood Robe?

He was still just a Yin God!

If Qi Yuan knew what they were thinking, he would surely correct them with righteous words.

He was not a Yin God; he was a Purple Mansion.

This discussion ended.

The Immortal Boat continued to sail through the sky.

Ziyuan Daxue's mouth spouted mushrooms: "This Immortal Boat flies too slowly, no fun. Blood Robe, want to ride my Black Cloud Blood Steed?"

Qi Yuan was startled: "You have a Black Cloud Blood Steed?"

The Black Cloud Blood Steed was the ghost fire of the cultivation world.

"Hehe, my cousin died, didn't he? His Black Cloud Blood Steed was just sitting there wasted, so I secretly took it out.

Want your big sister to take you on an exciting ride?"

Ziyuan Daxue said smugly.

"No, I'm timid," Qi Yuan refused; he didn't want to fall to his death.

"What's there to fear? I swear to Heaven, when I drive the Black Cloud Blood Steed, I'll be absolutely steady, cautious, and never speed!" Ziyuan Daxue said, raising her hand. "If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning!"

Qi Yuan's nose grew a bit longer.

Ziyuan Daxue was lying.

"Just let me be,"

Qi Yuan refused outright.

And at that moment, suddenly, from above the Nine Heavens thunder, a rumbling sound erupted.

A colossal, purple-boiling bolt of lightning exploded, striking directly onto their Immortal Boat.

The smoothly sailing Immortal Boat shuddered and swayed; the cultivators on board immediately sensed a dangerous aura.

"Ah?" Ziyuan Daxue's eyes widened, a little guilty. "No way, could this Black Cloud Blood Steed be unlucky?"

She had just sworn, and then a great thunder came from the sky.

"It's nothing, this area often has extraterrestrial thunder, a small matter," Ice Sword shouted loudly to calm everyone.

Qi Yuan squinted; he felt that this thunder was somewhat strange.

And at that moment, that Yang God Celestial Venerable stepped forward, extended a hand, and grasped outward.

All the thunder of this celestial domain drilled into his palm.

The infinite thunder, in the Yang God Celestial Venerable's hand, was merely like a lightning serpent.

"A small problem, everyone, don't mind it," the Yang God Celestial Venerable solved the issue easily, smiling. He was about to say something when his expression suddenly changed drastically, and he roared.

"You brat, how dare you!"

Suddenly, the entire sky was filled with surging blood energy.

All the prodigies smelled a thick killing intent.

"Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner?"

These prodigies were shocked.

Above the sky, a massive Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner fluttered, covering the heavens.

The entire earth was a bloody red.

That Yang God Celestial Venerable was also extremely anxious, reaching out a large hand to block the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner.

In the blink of an eye, the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner trembled.

Suddenly, the immortal boat shattered, and the Yang God Venerable retreated.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth erupted in chaos.

Countless roars and explosions sounded.

"Watch out!"

"Danger!"

"Quickly protect your body!"

Shouts, angry cries, and various techniques interwove.

Heaven and earth fell into turmoil, the immortal boat broken.

A full three breaths passed before heaven and earth finally cleared.

Only then did the countless roars and rays of light vanish.

That Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner was also nowhere to be seen.

All the prodigies appeared within the sleeve of the Yang God Venerable, feeling an intense sense of crisis.

A pair of eyes appeared, looking into the sleeve, his expression very grim: "Blood Robe... is gone."

"What?"

The prodigies who had been sitting in meditation to restore immortal spiritual power changed expression drastically.

Blood Robe had actually vanished!

The appearance of the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner meant that Ghost Emperor Heaven had suddenly attacked Black Abyss.

Now that Blood Robe was gone, his fate might be very tragic.

"The Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner... is an offensive Creation Treasure. What appeared was only a branch banner, but it still possessed some of the qualities and power of the main banner, able to transfer cultivators into strange lands.

Ghost Emperor Heaven has a limited number of branch banners, each one used is one less. To deal with Blood Robe, they actually used a branch banner..."

The Yang God Venerable's expression was very ugly.

Right under his nose, a prodigy had been taken away, and he felt both self-blame and shame.

But suddenly, he thought of something, his expression anxious: "Since Ghost Emperor Heaven dared to act against Blood Robe, perhaps... they will also act against Black Sword!"

His face changed greatly, his expression shaken.

The Lin Ya Molt had not yet begun, yet the situation in the Six Heavens was already so turbulent. If turmoil broke out, one could imagine the consequences.

He had to report this to the ancestor immediately.

Black Abyss.

A powerful dark cloud loomed.

Suddenly, an angry roar came.

The figure of Purple Origin Ancestor appeared, landing at the foot of a towering peak, his expression anxious.

"Purple Origin Ancestor... seeks an audience with Master!"

He was extremely anxious.

Having just received news that Ghost Emperor Heaven had acted against Blood Robe, using a branch banner of the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner to transfer Blood Robe into a strange land, he was very worried.

About one breath passed.

A black-robed elder appeared, also with an anxious expression: "Sixth Brother, Ghost Emperor Heaven has acted against Black Sword, sweeping him into a strange land. Master is now busy deducing Black Sword's whereabouts and has no time to see you."

This black-robed elder was the Fourth Elder of Black Abyss.

"Fourth Brother, Blood Robe was also ambushed by Ghost Emperor Heaven, his whereabouts unknown. Can Master help me deduce Blood Robe's location? I will go rescue him myself!" Purple Origin Ancestor was very anxious.

As he spoke, he took out Black Abyss Ancestral Blood and offered it to Fourth Elder.

Fourth Elder shook his head.

"Black Sword concerns the future of Black Abyss. Master will not waste his energy on other matters.

This matter involves the Great Principle making a move; Master cannot afford the slightest distraction.

Old friend, please return."

Fourth Elder refused politely.

Since he had come out, it represented Master's intention.

Clearly, Master knew Purple Origin Ancestor would come and had sent him ahead to stop him.

Purple Origin Ancestor's expression changed repeatedly: "Just one breath, one breath!"

With Master's strength and the Creation Treasures he possessed, one breath should be enough to deduce Blood Robe's current location, in which forbidden land.

Fourth Elder shook his head: "Every extra breath wasted adds one more point of danger to Black Sword."

He stood at the foot of the peak, blocking Purple Origin Ancestor, like a towering mountain.

Hearing this, Purple Origin Ancestor's expression turned desolate.

Indeed, he had no right to demand anything of Master.

"This old man... understands."

Purple Origin Ancestor was deeply dejected, like a little old man, without the aura of a Great Principle expert.

"I hope Blood Robe... can survive!"

Blood Robe still had the protective treasures he had given him.

If the assassin sent by Ghost Emperor Heaven was not strong enough, he might still have a chance to escape.

Now, he could only rely on fate.

(End of this chapter)