Chapter 479: Subverting Three Thousand Realms, Coveting the Great Sun Position, a Crime Deserving...

Chapter 479: Overturning the Three Thousand Realms, Coveting the Great Sun Throne—Such Crimes Deserve Death!

The starlight blazed, piled together, dazzling to the eyes, yet one could still discern that they were over four thousand beams of light.

They shot straight into the clouds, interweaving with the star realm in mutual radiance.

This scene—how bizarre, yet how brilliant and blinding—could not help but draw the attention of all in the Sixth Heaven.

In the Boundless Strange Land, an old man sat upon a turtle shell; the starlight upon him was like an ocean, impossible to gaze upon directly.

At this moment, he stared at the location of the Purple Fate Heaven, his beard twitching: “What in the world is that?”

Within the Supreme Principle Assembly, the Second Assembly Master opened his eyes, his gaze seeming to pierce through countless spaces, and even his eternally unchanging, ice-cold face revealed a look of shock.

“Four thousand Yang Gods gathered in one body? No—has he cultivated four thousand Yang God paths? That’s not right either!”

Shock mingled with deep suspicion.

In the Azure Sky Heaven, the gourd atop the old crone’s head opened wide, devouring endless starlight. Suddenly, her hand trembled: “Has the will of the Immortal Dao fallen asleep in a daze?”

The scene from a distant direction defied her imagination and understanding.

Within the Grand Blaze Palace, True Origin Heavenly Sovereign’s face showed a flicker of astonishment and uncertainty.

“This… what is this?”

The surrounding Yang Gods were somewhat speechless. If not for the constraints of status and strength, they would surely have said: True Origin Heavenly Sovereign, weren’t you the deputy chief envoy for the Inspection of the Heavens? Shouldn’t you be asking us this?

“The direction of the Purple Fate Heaven—it shouldn’t be the Purple Fate Ancestor. Could it be…” Great Sun Heavenly Sovereign narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.

At that moment, True Origin Heavenly Sovereign cast his gaze into the star realm.

Suddenly, his eyes narrowed: “These are the Yang Gods of the Mara Clan, and… the Ten Suns Heavenly Sovereign!”

“What?”

The other Yang Gods in the Grand Blaze Palace, upon hearing this, all tensed their expressions.

In an instant, they roughly understood.

Could it be that the Ten Suns Heavenly Sovereign had secretly gone to the Mara Clan and covertly subjugated them?

Wait… Mara Blaze… could it be…

A terrifying thought arose in the minds of these Yang Gods.

Could Mara Blaze actually be a disguise of the Ten Suns Heavenly Sovereign?

“No, why are there over four thousand Yang Gods? Aside from the First Heaven and the Sixth Heaven, that’s more Yang Gods than in any other heaven!” one Yang God Heavenly Sovereign said in bewilderment.

The other Yang God Heavenly Sovereigns, hearing this, were equally perplexed.

Meanwhile, in the Purple Fate Heaven, the eyes of countless Yang God Heavenly Sovereigns pierced through time and space, landing on Qi Yuan.

Now, Qi Yuan’s black robe was full of holes everywhere, starlight constantly spilling out, impossible to block.

Originally, Qi Yuan had thought that even if he alone emitted light, he could cover it with his black robe.

But who would have guessed that every divine infant would radiate light, and not only that—the Mara Clan in the Netherworld also shone.

At this moment, Ice Sword looked at Qi Yuan with a puzzled expression.

An Xunlu, Purple Fate Great Snow, and Purple Fate Little Dew also opened their eyes at this moment. Just now, they had felt as if a flash bomb had been thrown into their midst during a game, and now their gazes involuntarily fell upon this endless radiance.

Shock, astonishment, confusion, daze, bewilderment…

All kinds of emotions appeared on their faces.

As for the faint starlight on Ice Sword, it had long been merged into the vast sea of light.

“Why am I glowing? Could I be a hidden Yang God?” Purple Fate Great Snow said in a daze.

Her cultivation was low, and she was not yet a Yang God, so she could not see that the source of the light was Qi Yuan.

An Xunlu stared intently at Qi Yuan and said through gritted teeth: “Didn’t you hear Ice Sword say that the Blood Robe’s black robe hides several thousand light bulbs?”

Light bulbs—such technological creations—also existed in the Black Demon Abyss, but they were uncommon, mostly used by mortals or as trinkets for certain cultivators.

“Light bulbs?”

These prodigies all involuntarily fixed their eyes on Qi Yuan, momentarily bewildered.

“Ahem, my clothes are leaking light. Don’t stare, or I’ll be exposed!”

Qi Yuan quickly pressed his hands over the holes in his black robe, but the light could not be stopped; countless rays burst forth.

He wasn’t actually exposed, but the light was.

Just then, one prodigy suddenly spoke: “No, look at the Map of All Heavens and Lands—this is… a Yang God phenomenon!”

At this, all the prodigies present turned their gazes to the Map of All Heavens and Lands, and then their faces showed expressions of shock.

They abruptly shifted their eyes back to Qi Yuan, their expressions varied—most prominent were shock, wariness, and confusion.

Purple Fate Great Snow rubbed her hair, her expression twisted: “I feel like my brain can’t keep up. Blood Robe… what’s going on?”

“Blood Robe, have you already stepped into Yang God? No, a Yang God has only one beam of light—why do you have so many?”

“Am I seeing things, or am I still not awake?”

At this moment, in the Purple Fate Heaven, many Yang Gods fixed their gazes on Qi Yuan, their eyes filled with astonishment.

Purple Fate Ancestor was also stunned, and deeply puzzled.

Today’s events had exceeded his expectations, or even his imagination.

Then, Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign suddenly spoke, her expression somewhat complex: “Qi Yuan, I never expected you to hide so deeply. Not only have you comprehended two supreme principles, but you also have… so much starlight on you. Truly bizarre.”

After the Inspection of the Heavens, the identity of the Blood Robe would surely be exposed.

The Grand Blaze Palace had likely already identified Qi Yuan through the reflection of the stars in the star realm.

So now, there was no need for her to conceal it for him.

“What? Two supreme principles? He is… Mara Blaze?”

The surrounding Yang God Heavenly Sovereigns were all shocked upon hearing this.

Purple Fate Ancestor was also taken aback, then burst into ecstasy.

In truth, the one with the most joy on her face was Purple Fate Little Dew. She looked at An Xunlu and said excitedly: “See? Senior Brother Blood Robe has comprehended two supreme principles—one more than Senior Brother Black Sword!”

Purple Fate Great Snow stared at Qi Yuan, and the doubts in her heart were finally resolved at this moment.

No wonder she had received the Blood Robe from Mara Blaze Heavenly Sovereign back then; no wonder the Blood Robe had been able to meet Moonlight Heavenly Sovereign.

So Mara Blaze… was one of the Blood Robe’s disguised identities.

Suddenly, her expression turned awkward.

Back then, when Mara Blaze was comprehending the supreme principle before the Wall of Principles, she had not held back in mocking Mara Blaze’s ugly appearance.

Didn’t that mean the Blood Robe had heard it all?

“Ahem… I’ve only comprehended two supreme principles—nothing special, quite ordinary,” Qi Yuan replied modestly.

After all, with four supreme principles, having comprehended only two was hardly worth mentioning.

As these words were spoken, the assembled prodigies and Yang Gods were utterly dumbfounded.

Had they lived on Blue Star, they would surely have called Blood Robe a Versailles.

Only Ziyuan Xiaolu, her face alight with excitement and fervor, glanced at Anxun Lu: "See? Senior Blood Robe is both formidable and humble, far surpassing Senior Black Sword—he is the foremost prodigy of the Black Abyss!"

The Yang Gods of Ziyuan Heaven had yet to quell the turmoil in their hearts.

Truly, the news they had received today was far too explosive.

"But those thousands of starlights upon you... are truly bizarre. Could it be that you harbor thousands of Yang Gods within?" Moonlight Celestial hesitated.

This was also the bewilderment of every Yang God and prodigy present.

If one said a Yang God concealed another Yang God within, that might be understandable.

But to conceal thousands of Yang Gods—what kind of affair was that?

Moreover, as they stared at Qi Yuan, they sensed no trace of other Yang Gods within him.

Even great principles like Ziyuan Ancestor and Moonlight Celestial had failed to perceive it.

At that moment, Jinli tightened her grip on Qi Yuan's hand; her small hand was icy cold, as if she feared something.

Qi Yuan glanced at Jinli's peerless beauty and offered a reassuring look, then continued: "Alas, I have no Yang Gods within me. If anything, I only have Divine Infants.

However, my Divine Infants are somewhat numerous, and they... also cultivate."

To those who treated him well, Qi Yuan naturally responded with sincerity.

Having many Divine Infants was no illness—nothing to hide.

"Divine Infants?"

"They cultivate on their own?"

"Have they perhaps cultivated to the Yang God realm?"

"This..."

The Yang God Celestials of Ziyuan Heaven were astonished, feeling their minds could not keep up.

Even Ziyuan Ancestor, who had always trusted Qi Yuan, was utterly baffled.

"You mean... these starlights on you are emitted by Divine Infants?" Ziyuan Ancestor asked hesitantly.

Was this reasonable?

Extremely unreasonable.

"Yes." Qi Yuan nodded earnestly.

With his words, all the starlight on his body dissipated at that moment.

Ziyuan Heaven returned to its original appearance.

This signified the end of the tour through the heavens.

Countless gazes fell upon Qi Yuan; they could not yet accept his explanation.

After all, it was too absurd, too unreasonable.

One extra Divine Infant might be tolerable, but thousands? And they could cultivate? How could such a thing exist?

Ziyuan Ancestor looked at Qi Yuan and gradually calmed down.

After all, such a momentous event in Ziyuan Heaven could affect the upheaval of the Black Abyss, and even impact Linya Tui.

"Regardless, Blood Robe, now that you have comprehended two supreme principles, the Taihuang Palace must surely know. You have not yet grown strong—you must be cautious!" Ziyuan Ancestor spoke with both joy and unease.

Joyful, because Blood Robe's growth had exceeded his expectations.

Not only had he secretly stepped into the Yang God realm, but he also possessed two supreme principles, not to mention those over four thousand dazzling starlights—one man enough to suppress... an entire heaven!

Uneasy, because Blood Robe's display of such talent and potential would inevitably draw the attention of major powers, especially the Taihuang Palace.

Would the Taihuang Palace stand idly by as he grew?

Qi Yuan nodded: "Old man, rest assured. I have a super grand plan."

A glint of sharpness flashed in Qi Yuan's eyes.

He knew full well what he would face once his strength was exposed.

He had long prepared his plan.

Not far away, Ziyuan Xiaolu, hearing the word "plan," blinked her eyes, her face full of admiration.

In contrast, Ice Sword let out a mournful sigh.

Originally, with so many young prodigies present and the tour of the heavens coinciding, this was his best chance to make a name.

Alas, his starlight was too dim, completely overshadowed by Blood Robe's.

Now, everyone's attention was fixed on Blood Robe, with no one paying him any heed.

"Your Ziyuan Heaven has produced a true prodigy."

Just then, a hearty voice rang out.

An old man in gray robes appeared, staring intently at Qi Yuan with blazing eyes.

The newcomer was none other than the Third Elder of the Black Abyss.

With the Third Elder's arrival, the other elders of the Black Abyss also appeared one after another, including... Black Sword.

Black Sword looked at Qi Yuan with a calm expression, his demeanor seemingly unruffled.

Seeing these great principles, Ziyuan Ancestor felt a surge of elation.

His spirits soared, and his face glowed with pride.

"Third Elder, did I not say that Blood Robe's talent is second to none?" Ziyuan Ancestor exulted.

The Third Elder and the other great principles gazed at Qi Yuan with complex expressions.

"No wonder the Moon Goddess Palace is willing to wed the Moon Maiden to Blood Robe. With such talent, even this old woman would be willing to marry him!" an old crone remarked.

At that moment, Black Sword, who had been silent, spoke: "From this day forth, within the Black Abyss, Blood Robe shall enjoy... the treatment of a great principle!"

Last time, when the Human Emperor Hall's envoy battled the Banner Lord, many Yang Gods of the Black Abyss held a meeting, and several matters were settled.

First, the Black Abyss would close its gates; second, Black Sword would temporarily act as the Abyss Lord, commanding the Black Abyss.

Now, with these words, Black Sword affirmed Blood Robe's strength and represented the stance of the Black Abyss.

Hearing this, Ziyuan Ancestor looked at Black Sword with a hint of gratitude.

If the Black Abyss were still under the Abyss Lord's rule, how could the Abyss Lord have... so easily granted Blood Robe the treatment of a great principle?

Now that Black Sword had spoken, at least within Linya Tui, as long as Blood Robe committed no unforgivable offense, the Black Abyss would shield him.

The other Yang God Celestials looked at Blood Robe with envy.

"Since Linya Tui has not yet begun, why not take care of this happy occasion?" Moonlight Celestial said cheerfully, a gratified smile on her face.

She also intended to strike while the iron was hot, binding Blood Robe to their cause.

The Moon Maiden Jinli stood quietly behind Qi Yuan, feeling no joy at Moonlight Celestial's words; a shadow of gloom lingered on her snow-white face.

Zi Yuan Ancestor's face also bore joy: "This is called... double happiness arrives."

But... soon, the smile on his face froze.

Behold, beyond the canopy of Zi Yuan Heaven, a blazing great sun... suddenly descended.

All cultivators of Zi Yuan Heaven felt the scorching heat and rolling aura at that moment.

Zi Yuan Ancestor looked up at the sky, his expression displeased, and shouted at the sun's phantom: "Tai Huang Palace descends upon my Zi Yuan Heaven without first greeting? Are you not afraid that my Creation Divine Treasure might harm you?"

Behold, in the void, beneath a blazing great sun, two Great Principles appeared together.

These two Great Principles hailed from Tai Huang Palace.

One of them was none other than True Essence Heavenly Venerable.

True Essence Heavenly Venerable ignored Zi Yuan Ancestor's words, looked at Qi Yuan, and said in a cold voice: "Qi Yuan, return with me to Tai Huang Palace to confess your sins!" Domineering and unquestionable.

His gaze at Qi Yuan was like that of a judge examining a criminal.

"Ha, is Tai Huang Palace always so overbearing?" Moonflower Heavenly Venerable could not help but coldly shout, "Seeing a prodigy, you casually assign a crime?"

Zi Yuan Ancestor also grew furious: "Even if you Tai Huang Palace preside over the Lin Ya Molt, you cannot be so overbearing. This Sixth Heaven... is not a domain for your Tai Huang Palace alone!"

The other elders of Black Demon Abyss also emitted terrifying and profound auras, their battle intent soaring.

It seemed that if Black Sword gave the order, they would attack these two Great Principles of Tai Huang Palace.

True Essence Heavenly Venerable narrowed his eyes, showing no fear.

He swept his gaze around and said calmly: "This is a personal grudge between the Palace Master and him. It has nothing to do with you. I hope you cherish yourselves and do not bring harm upon yourselves!"

These words struck the ears of all like a thunderclap.

Personal grudge?

Blood Robe had offended that Supreme Venerable?

With Blood Robe's strength, how could he have offended him?

And Zi Yuan Great Snow also covered her mouth, utterly bewildered.

She recalled when she first met Blood Robe, he had said his great enemy was that one from Tai Huang Palace.

At first, she dismissed it, thinking how could an ant provoke the stars in the sky.

Now it seemed, it was actually true.

Zi Yuan Ancestor also glanced at Qi Yuan, a look of suspicion on his face.

Could it be that this fellow cursed the Tai Huang Palace Supreme Venerable behind his back every day, and was discovered?

True Essence Heavenly Venerable looked at Qi Yuan, his gaze deep: "He is a criminal!"

"What?"

"Criminal?"

The Yang God Heavenly Venerables present immediately thought of something, utterly incredulous.

And Moonflower Heavenly Venerable could not help but coldly shout: "I never imagined Tai Huang Palace could be so shameless.

Back then, to refine a technique, they sank three thousand worlds.

The Supreme Venerable of the Principles went to Tai Huang Palace to seek an explanation, and your Tai Huang Palace said those three thousand worlds... were all criminals!

Today, I say... your Tai Huang Palace are the criminals!"

So-called 'criminal' was merely a label imposed on them.

"As a criminal, instead of atoning for your sins, you secretly subverted the three thousand worlds. Qi Yuan... do you know your crime?"

True Essence Heavenly Venerable's voice was as majestic as a god.

Just now, upon arriving at Zi Yuan Heaven, he learned that this person before him was actually that Qi Yuan who had subverted the three thousand worlds.

And the other Great Principles, upon hearing this, all looked horrified.

Anyone well-informed knew that in the three thousand worlds, there were the Supreme Venerable's severed past bodies.

The Great Sun Supreme Venerable cultivated neither future nor past, only proving the eternal existence of the great sun.

He was too powerful and had to sever his past body and place it into the three thousand worlds.

Now, according to this claim, the three thousand Yang Gods of the three thousand worlds had been subverted by Qi Yuan.

All the Great Principles drew in a cold breath, their expressions horrified.

This was a grudge of obstructing the Dao!

If it were ordinary enmity, they might still intercede, but...

This life-and-death hatred was not much less than that between Moon Goddess Yuanjun and the Great Sun Supreme Venerable.

However, True Essence Heavenly Venerable's next words added another layer of shock, even numbness!

"As a criminal, subverting the three thousand worlds—this is crime one!

Using the Ten Suns in the Sky to covet the position of the Great Sun—this is crime two!

Unforgivable crimes, deserving of execution!"

True Essence Heavenly Venerable's voice was like thunder, falling upon everyone's ears.

Moonflower Heavenly Venerable's face changed at that moment.

She looked at Qi Yuan in disbelief: "You... are the Ten Suns Heavenly Venerable?"

She had not expected Qi Yuan to have so many identities, and even be the Ten Suns Heavenly Venerable?

If it were any other enemy of Tai Huang Palace, Moonflower Heavenly Venerable would naturally be happy to see him grow.

But this one was... the Ten Suns Heavenly Venerable!

The Ten Suns Heavenly Venerable coveted the position of the Great Sun.

From this moment on, he was destined to also be an enemy of Moon Goddess Palace!

The other Great Principles also looked at Qi Yuan in horror.

This fellow... how many secrets did he still have?

He was the one who subverted the three thousand worlds, and also the one who dared to challenge Tai Huang Palace, seeking to seize the Great Sun's position!

The crowd was shocked, and many prodigies secretly moved away from Qi Yuan, their expressions fearful and terrified.

But Qi Yuan was very calm, standing in his blood-red robe, holding Jin Li's hand, and said calmly: "Sinking the three thousand worlds, treating all beings as dogs and pigs—shouldn't that be Tai Huang Palace's crime?

Your Tai Huang Palace's Supreme Venerable, with his star projection, comes to my home every day, trespassing—is that not also a crime?

That being the case, your Tai Huang Palace is the one steeped in sin, deserving of execution!"

Qi Yuan's voice was calm but resounding.

And at this moment, Moonflower Heavenly Venerable looked at Qi Yuan, her expression complex. She thought of something and suddenly said: "Jin Li, return with me to Moon Goddess Palace.

He... is not only an enemy of Tai Huang Palace, but also an enemy of our Moon Goddess Palace!"

Zi Yuan Ancestor's lips moved, but in the end, he said nothing in rebuttal.

He understood the meaning of Moonblaze Heavenly Venerable.

He also realized that now, with Jinli following Qi Yuan, it would be very dangerous—better for her to return to the Moon God Palace.

All eyes involuntarily fell upon Jinli, and they saw the Moon Maiden Jinli with a cold expression and resolute gaze.

"Back then, on the Moonview Continent, I could only watch helplessly as he faced the extraterrestrial demons alone, powerless, unable to do anything."

When she was the Moon Maiden, she had carved the Moon Maiden mark onto Qi Yuan's arm.

Through the Moon Mark, she could feel pain every moment.

And the owner of the Moon Mark, Qi Yuan—how unimaginable must the pain he felt be?

Later, she waited alone under the ancient Qichun tree, but the past time, or rather, the Qi Yuan who had been conversing with her just yesterday, stood alone to suppress the earth's extremity.

"Now that I have seen him again, no matter what... even if stars fall, star seas shatter, and the celestial realm collapses, I will stand by his side!"

On Jinli's beautiful face, her expression was especially resolute.

Under countless gazes, she tightly grasped Qi Yuan's hand and spoke her heart openly.

The words she had failed to say in the past were spoken at this moment.

Moonblaze Heavenly Venerable heard this, his gaze complex: "Have you forgotten the grace of the Moon God Palace all these years? If you follow him... you will die. Only by staying in the Moon God Palace is there a glimmer of hope!"

Since Qi Yuan had overthrown the Three Thousand Realms and was the Ten Suns Heavenly Venerable,

then how could the Great Sun Supreme let him go?

Even if his talent were unparalleled and his potential immense, no one would withstand the wrath of the Great Sun Supreme for him!

This is a Daoist enmity!

Only when one side is utterly annihilated can it be erased.

"My mind is made up, Heavenly Venerable, say no more!" Jinli said calmly.

At that moment, a telepathic message reached Qi Yuan's ear.

"Take Jinli and leave quickly. I will help you hold back the two Great Principles of Taihuang Palace!"

The sender was none other than Ziyuan Ancestor.

Qi Yuan took a deep breath.

He knew that the Super Great Plan was still underway.

At this moment, he had to leave the Black Demon Abyss, otherwise... it would implicate Ziyuan Heaven.

As for Taihuang Palace...

His gaze was calm.

He would go to their gates himself, not to apologize, but to demand accountability.

However, according to the plan, he had to first pretend to be aggrieved.

Otherwise... how would that one from Taihuang Palace enter the trap?

He looked at True Origin Heavenly Venerable, his expression calm: "On the day the Linya Molt begins, that will be the time I raze Taihuang Palace.

As for presiding over the Linya Molt... let's see if you have that opportunity!"

Qi Yuan spoke harsh words.

This was also a part of the Super Great Plan.

"How dare you!"

"Insolent!"

The two Great Principles erupted in fury and struck out, their momentum overwhelming.

The elders of Black Demon Abyss looked at each other, none daring to intervene.

Ziyuan Ancestor quickly acted to counter the two Great Principles of Taihuang Palace.

These two Great Principles were both from the second echelon, their presence terrifying.

Facing two Great Principles alone, both stronger than him, he would surely be injured.

At that moment, the silent Black Sword suddenly struck—a flash of white light, a terrifying sword intent sweeping forth, blocking the two Great Principles for an instant.

Black Sword's calm voice also reached Qi Yuan's ear.

"Go!"

Qi Yuan glanced at the people of Ziyuan Heaven, tightly grasped Jinli's hand, and no longer lingered.

His figure vanished in that instant.

A telepathic message also fell into Ziyuan Ancestor's ear.

"Old man, if you sense danger, come to Tiankun Wonderland. I've got your back."

Qi Yuan had no choice but to leave.

Because he already sensed a terrifying, vast, and scorching aura about to lock onto him.

Clearly, that one from Taihuang Palace... was already brewing to obliterate him with lightning speed.

The moment Qi Yuan and Jinli's figures disappeared,

Boom!

In the void, an immensely loud sound rang out.

Countless rays of light like magma burst forth.

Countless void layers shattered in that instant.

Clearly, that one from Taihuang Palace had struck, instantly severing all voids, cutting off Qi Yuan's retreat.

Of course, he did not know that Qi Yuan had entered his own Purple Mansion.

After about half a breath, a faint sound of surprise echoed in the void and then vanished.

The Great Principles outside the canopy of Ziyuan Heaven all felt their scalps tingle, as if needles pricked their backs.

Because... they seemed to witness the strike of a Supreme.

That kind of power... indescribable, even... a single palm could annihilate them.

At this moment, Ziyuan Xiaolu and Ziyuan Daxue and others turned pale.

Because they did not know whether the Blood Robe had just escaped.

Ziyuan Ancestor's expression was grave. After stopping the two Great Principles, he seemed to be pondering Qi Yuan's words.

Could it be?

But then?

His face was full of worry.

Tiankun Wonderland... could that tattered robe hold back that Supreme of Taihuang Palace?

Patrolling the heavens, even if Qi Yuan hid in Tiankun Wonderland, his location would be discovered by Taihuang Palace at once.

Ziyuan Ancestor's expression was anxious; something occurred to him, his face twisted in conflict, until finally... his expression suddenly turned resolute.

When this happened, Ziyuan Heaven trembled, the Black Demon Abyss shook, and even within the Six Heavens, voices buzzed with clamor, all faces stunned by the day's events.

Yet no one noticed that Ziyuan Ancestor had appeared alone at the foot of Black Demon Mountain.

The arrogance on his face vanished at that moment, as if he were an old man in his twilight years.

The last time he came here, seeking the Abyss Lord, he had not even been granted an audience.

At that time, he swore that if he ever begged the Abyss Lord again, he would be worse than a beast.

But now...

Bloodrobe had taken refuge in the Tiankun Strange Land; facing the pressure from Taihuang Palace, how much longer could Bloodrobe hold out?

At this moment, he cast aside all pretense of dignity.

He bowed deeply toward Black Demon Mountain: "Bloodrobe is exceptionally talented, having comprehended two supreme principles; he will lead the Black Demon Abyss to revival. I beg you, Master... protect Bloodrobe!"

With every additional force, Bloodrobe's chance of survival increased.

This arrogant little old man's back was bent severely.

But within Black Demon Mountain, all was silent; no one paid him any heed.

Ziyuan Ancestor's face changed again and again; finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "If Master is willing to protect Bloodrobe, then for this Linya Molt, I... am willing to go on an expedition to the Immortal Palace on behalf of Taihuang Palace!"

The Black Demon Abyss's choice to seal itself did not come without a price.

The price was... that some Great Principles would have to die.

To go on an expedition to the Immortal Palace on behalf of Taihuang Palace meant... to face death.

And at that moment, from within Black Demon Mountain, an immensely aged voice sounded.

"Why must you do this?"

"The Black Demon Abyss... has the Black Sword... that is enough."

The voice was hesitant, helpless, and indifferent.

Hearing this, Ziyuan Ancestor's anger surged upward, but he kept his back bent.

"Master, Bloodrobe he... he is the source of the bloodline. Master... your disciple begs you... protect him!"

He bowed solemnly to this master whom he had always defied and disliked.

"What does it matter if he is the source of the bloodline? Since he has come to this cosmos, he has no future."

From within Black Demon Mountain, the aged voice let out a faint sigh.

"Go back. This matter... you cannot meddle in."

(End of chapter)