Chapter 356

Chapter 356: Graveyard of Gods and Devils

After slipping into the Azure Realm and discovering that Zhong Ling hadn’t pursued him, Ye Xu sighed in relief.

"How strange," Ye Xu frowned, reflecting inwardly. "Is it because I’m too handsome? Every time, I’m so handsome, with too many similarities?"

Next time when casting a clone, he thought it seemed better to make it more ordinary.

The Azure Realm’s spiritual energy was impure, with myriad spirits coexisting. It was inhabited by the demon clan, divine clans, demon clan, and humans, lacking a unified ruling force. After the multitudes of immortals descended, many demon immortals and beast immortals arrived in the Azure Realm, making the situation even more chaotic.

At this moment.

Throughout the Azure Realm, flames of war spread continuously.

The Taihao Heavenly Sect acted domineeringly. Even with Master Sixth fallen, its power remained formidable, conquering the southeast of the Azure Realm and establishing control there.

Moreover, the Temple of Ten Thousand Paths was about to successfully occupy the north.

The Azure Realm was about to be carved up by various factions.

The territory of the ancient divine clan of the Yuan Realm was the most chaotic. Each clan fought independently, unable to unify interests, leading to stalemates in the west that were very troublesome.

Ye Xu infiltrated the west and arrived at the Da Meng Clan’s camp.

"Inform Meng Changan that Ye Li is here for a visit," Ye Xu said with a cupped fist salute.

The guard saw Ye Xu’s imposing demeanor, couldn’t gauge the depth of his cultivation, and witnessed him address Meng Changan directly. Daring not to neglect, he hurried off to report.

After a while.

Meng Changan and Meng Huangliang appeared together.

"Young friend, who are you?" Meng Changan asked with a puzzled look. He didn’t know Ye Li or even recall meeting him, wondering how the man knew his name.

"So it’s you."

Meng Huangliang gave a light laugh. Back at the Everlasting City of Desolation, he had seen Ye Li with the Formless Demon Lord, Su Mu, Gu Daojin, and others. To Meng Huangliang, Ye Li had to be a member of the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion lineage.

"Greetings, Daoist friend," Ye Xu said with a smile. "I am Ye Li."

Meng Huangliang’s gaze flickered slightly. The master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion was named Ye Xu; this man was named Ye Li—probably not a coincidence.

"Daoist friend, please come in."

Meng Huangliang welcomed Ye Xu into the large tent.

Ye Xu went straight to the point and asked, "Daoist brother, what has happened in the Azure Realm? Why have the Taihao Heavenly Sect, Temple of Ten Thousand Paths, lineage of the Human Emperor, and the ancient divine clans of the Yuan Realm all arrived?"

"This matter traces back to a legend."

Meng Huangliang gave a faint smile, clearly prepared in advance.

"Since the Primordial Era, there was a rumor that the birth of the Azure Realm was related to the Return to the Ruins."

Ye Xu showed a look of curiosity.

The Return to the Ruins was a place of extreme peril but brought blessings too. Surviving from the early Primordial Era to now, it seemed connected to the Burial Soil and was utterly mysterious.

The formation of the Azure Realm actually had a connection to the Return to the Ruins?

He hadn’t considered this before.

"After the scars of the heavens changed, the multitudes of immortals descended, and many immortals hid in the Azure Realm, waiting until now," Meng Huangliang said solemnly.

Ye Xu’s eyes sharpened slightly.

The key moment had finally arrived.

“Daoist friend, have you heard of the Great Void Tomb?” Meng Huangliang inquired.

Ye Xu nodded.

Ranked tenth on the Secret Realm Ranking, the Great Void Tomb was something he himself had compiled, but since no one inquired about its price, Ye Xu remained ignorant of its secrets.

“While still in the Immortal Realm, the Xuan Du Ancient Immortal divined an omen—that the Great Void Tomb would emerge in this lifetime. It involves vast connections, touching upon information about chaos devas.”

“Therefore, after descending to this world, any among the multitudes of immortals who knew a fraction of the truth had long lain dormant within the Azure Realm, awaiting the opening of the Great Void Tomb.”

Ye Xu’s lips twitched slightly—wasn’t this Xuan Du Ancient Immortal precisely Lin Qianmo’s master from her past life?

Competing with me for business!

“So that’s how it is.”

Ye Xu suddenly comprehended, feeling infinite regret in his heart.

A single Great Void Tomb could likely bring him profits exceeding ten billion heavenly secrets points.

Noticing Ye Xu’s deeply regretful expression, Meng Huangliang chuckled, “Daoist friend, there’s no need for regret yet. The Void Tomb hasn’t opened. According to the Xuan Du Ancient Immortal’s divinations, it will likely take several more days to commence.”

“During this period, the major factions have been endlessly battling, essentially eliminating their rivals.”

“Only the common folk suffer.”

Meng Changan sighed.

“When nations flourish, the common people suffer; when nations perish, the common people suffer as well,” Ye Xu stated slowly.

“A most profound observation.”

Neither contested the truth in these words.

“Daoist friend, would you be willing to join forces?” Meng Huangliang hesitated briefly before finally asking.

Ye Xu’s power was no weaker than his own. Crucially, behind Ye Xu stood the mightiest faction across all realms—Heaven’s Secret Pavilion!

If Ye Xu joined, the Da Meng Clan would also secure an escape route.

Ye Xu shook his head. “I have no desire to be swept into inter-clan warfare. Should you both encounter formidable foes within the Void Tomb, I shall do my utmost to assist.”

“Very well.”

Meng Huangliang laughed heartily.

“Until we meet again.”

The three bid farewell. Ye Xu soared into the clouds.

Moments later, he arrived at an ancient city with Xixi.

This place was one of the nine ancient cities within the Azure Realm, a core territory spanning tens of millions of miles.

Even now, the Tianjiao Clan here persisted in fierce resistance.

“This ancient city could easily accommodate billions,” Ye Xu mused, summoning thirty-six avatars through the Great Dao of Creation, each possessing the cultivation level of a true immortal.

The thirty-six avatars dispersed in all directions to rescue refugees across the Azure Realm.

Driving away the forces from all sides in the Azure Realm single-handedly was impossible for this incarnation to achieve.

However, Ye Xu could save people.

Holding little Xixi’s hand, the two of them walked into Tian Jiao Divine City, heading straight for Tian Jiao Divine Palace.

Inside the divine palace, the higher-ups of the Tian Jiao Divine Clan were in a frantic conference, overwhelmed by their troubles.

Their meeting was abruptly disrupted by an intruder, putting everyone on high alert.

"Starting today, I take charge of Tian Jiao Divine City. You will all follow my orders." Ye Xu revealed the cultivation level of an Immortal King and released Tai Sui. His terrifying aura pressed everyone down, making it impossible for them to rise.

The Ancestor of the Tian Jiao Divine Clan had only reached the late stage of the True Immortal Realm, and there were merely six true immortals present within the divine palace.

This meager strength couldn’t even withstand Tai Sui.

"Predecessor, what is your intention?" the Ancestor of the Tian Jiao Divine Clan growled.

"Saving you," Ye Xu replied lightly.

"As long as I am here, no one can harm the Tian Jiao Divine Clan, nor lay a finger on a single soul within Tian Jiao Divine City."

These words silenced everyone in Tian Jiao Divine Palace. They gazed back at Ye Xu with uncertain, doubtful eyes.

War raged across the Azure Realm, invaders ceaselessly devouring its territories, yet this youth before them intended to protect Tian Jiao Divine City all by himself?

Could he truly hold it?

"Predecessor, forgive my bluntness, junior," the Ancestor of the Tian Jiao Divine Clan said earnestly. "If you truly wish to save us, you could lead us away from the Azure Realm, far from the flames of war."

"Otherwise, staying here, the fires of war will inevitably spread to this place."

Ye Xu slowly shook his head.

"If you wish to leave, you can depart immediately. I will ensure you leave safely."

"Ancestor, our homeland nurtured and raised us. How could we abandon it to live craven lives?" The current Chief of the Tian Jiao Divine Clan protested, unwilling.

"Brother,"

An old man with grizzled hair and a deeply wrinkled face spoke. "The predecessor possesses such strength and bears the heart to shelter the world. Why don’t we submit to his command?"

"Even if we are defeated, it will be the same outcome we would have faced anyway."

"If we win, we need not leave our homes."

"This elder seconds the motion."

"This disciple seconds the motion."

Many higher-ups within Tian Jiao Divine Palace nodded in agreement.

Ye Xu quietly waited for them to reach their decision.

Having the Tian Jiao Divine Clan’s cooperation would facilitate managing Tian Jiao Divine City’s populace, sparing him extra effort. However, even without the Tian Jiao Divine Clan, Ye Xu could still guarantee peace within the city.

Given his power, this was the extent of what he could accomplish.

"This junior, leading the Tian Jiao Divine Clan, vows to follow the predecessor’s orders!"

The Ancestor of the Tian Jiao Divine Clan knelt on the ground, his voice ringing out firmly.

In the next moment,

Members of the Tian Jiao Clan knelt one after another, pledging their obedience.

"What you need do is simply manage the refugees within Tian Jiao Divine City, preventing them from causing trouble," Ye Xu stated lightly. "As for you six true immortals, you possess some strength. You might actually be of some use."

"Wait here peacefully."

"Prepare me a bedchamber."

"Even if the sky fell, let it be upon me."