Chapter 674

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Chapter 674: Returning to the Mountains and Seas

Looking at Dugu Wen’s face, also covered with The Mark of the Desolate World Lord, and feeling the pressure generated by the surrounding spirit qi, Jiang Yun became more certain that his speculation about Dugu Wen’s identity should be correct.

He was likely from another Tao World, but for some reason, he was sealed in the altar by Dao Yuanzhi.

Now, knowing he had to leave The Great Wilderness Realm made Dugu Wen angry, finally revealing a hint of his long-hidden true self.

However, Jiang Yun remained calm and continued, "Senior, you misunderstand. I have urgent matters to attend to and must temporarily leave, but it won’t be long before I return."

"As the leader of the Seeking-Tao Sect, I can’t abandon my three hundred thousand disciples of the Seeking-Tao Sect."

These words slightly eased Dugu Wen’s dark expression.

He could naturally understand Jiang Yun’s implication that even though Jiang Yun was leaving, the three hundred thousand disciples of the Seeking-Tao Sect would remain in The Great Wilderness Realm.

And these three hundred thousand disciples would become Jiang Yun’s vulnerability.

Dugu Wen did not retract his pressure and continued to ask, "What urgent matter do you have that you must leave now?"

Jiang Yun had prepared a reason long ago and calmly said, "I am going to break through to the Tao Spiritual Realm. Once I reach the Tao Spiritual Realm, perhaps I can erase all the imprints on the altar at once!"

"Break through to the Dao Spirit?" Dugu Wen frowned, "Can’t you break through to the Dao Spirit in The Great Wilderness Realm?"

"Senior Dugu, you might not know this, but my way of training is different from others, which is why I can face The Mark of the Desolate World Lord without fear, even erase it!"

Hearing this, Dugu Wen somewhat believed what Jiang Yun said.

After waiting here for so many years, Jiang Yun was the only one unafraid of The Mark of the Desolate World Lord.

He had wondered about the reason, but never asked. Now that Jiang Yun brought it up himself, he followed up, "What makes your training method special?"

"Ghostly aura!" Jiang Yun extended his palm, revealing some wisps of ghostly aura, "Through a lucky encounter, I absorbed the ghostly aura of a powerful being from the Death Realm and made it the foundation of my training."

"Although The Great Wilderness Realm has many features, it lacks ghostly aura. As far as I know, only in a place called Ghostly Samsara Hell in the Mountain-Sea World can one find ghostly aura."

"Therefore, I must return to the Mountain-Sea World to absorb more ghostly aura in order to advance to the Tao Spiritual Realm!"

Seeing the ghostly aura in Jiang Yun’s palm, Dugu Wen’s face showed astonishment.

With his cultivation and experience, he had never heard of living beings using ghostly aura for training.

However, this made him trust Jiang Yun a little more.

"How long will it take for you to come back?"

"Including the time for the round trip, it could be as short as ten years, or it’s hard to say. Senior must know better than me. When it comes to breaking through to the Tao Spiritual Realm, besides strength, luck also plays a crucial role!"

Jiang Yun was not making things up. The breakthrough to the Tao Spiritual Realm is indeed very important for all cultivators.

Some people even spend several decades just in preparation, and there is still a high possibility of failure in the end.

Dugu Wen didn’t speak, he just narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Jiang Yun with an uncertain gaze.

Jiang Yun appeared calm, but in reality, the nine powers in his body had spread all over him, ready to strike at any moment.

"Half a joss stick’s time!"

After pondering for a moment, Dugu Wen finally spoke, "I will give you at most half a joss stick’s time. If you can’t come back within that time, then I will have to find someone else for the position of the Desolate World Lord!"

Jiang Yun knew deep down that choosing the Desolate World Lord candidate was fake. Dugu Wen’s true intention was that if he didn’t appear within half a century, he would target the disciples of the Seeking-Tao Sect.

"Alright, within half a century, whether or not I succeed in breaking through the Dao Spirit, as long as I live, I will definitely return to The Great Wilderness Realm and become the Desolate World Lord of this realm!"

"But before leaving, I need the help of the seniors to unseal the two item spirits inside me. Perhaps I will need their help."

Bai Ze and Su Yang have been sealed, and Jiang Yun may use their power to deal with the Boundary Patroller.

…

Under Yan Song’s respectful gaze, Jiang Yun finally left The Great Wilderness Realm and headed towards the Mountain-Sea World.

Although Dugu Wen gave him thirty years, Jiang Yun couldn’t believe his words.

On the other hand, he didn’t know if he would come back alive, so this time he came purely to test the situation.

Now he was more certain that Dugu Wen couldn’t leave the altar and shrine, and his power was greatly suppressed.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let himself leave so easily!

Therefore, as long as The Mark of the Desolate World Lord on the altar exists, Dugu Wen won’t be able to cause much trouble or pose a threat to the Seeking-Tao Sect.

What’s more, even though Jiang Yun has now erased many seals on the altar, through observing the marks on Yan Song and others, he found that the marks are fake, and the Desolate Mark is the real threat.

The Desolate Mark is like a seed, as long as it exists, more marks can continue to spread over time.

Inside that altar, although he absorbed a Desolate Mark, there must be more Desolate Marks inside. The marks he erased can reappear. Therefore, Jiang Yun finally let go of his worries.

As for the treasure coveted by Fang Mang, Hai Changsheng, and others, Jiang Yun didn’t ask or look for it. But he feels that the treasure may be related to Dugu Wen.

All of this needs to be considered only after he deals with the threat of the Boundary Patroller.

Without the support of the 300,000 Seeking-Tao Sect disciples and with the Boundary Sea already calm, Jiang Yun no longer needs to take the No-Returning Road. He flew towards the Mountain-Sea World at top speed while floating in the air.

Just as Jiang Yun’s figure left The Great Wilderness Realm, below in the Boundary Sea, Hai Changsheng appeared once again.

Watching Jiang Yun walk away, Hai Changsheng whispered to himself, "Throughout history, only he can leave The Great Wilderness Realm. It seems like he already knows some secrets of The Great Wilderness Realm."

"But I wonder, what is he planning to do? Does he have other concerns in the Mountain-Sea World, like the One Hundred Thousand Mang Mountains or the Seeking-Tao Sect?"

Shaking his head, Hai Changsheng couldn’t make sense of it.

"Now I understand why the heavens are protecting him. There are too many mysteries surrounding this kid. If I want to conquer The Great Wilderness Realm, I have to start with him!"

After saying that, Hai Changsheng turned to look at The Great Wilderness Realm shrouded in layers of white mist behind him. A hint of fierceness appeared on his calm face, "Once I swallow up The Great Wilderness Realm, the Mountain-Sea World will submit to me!"

With those words, Hai Changsheng disappeared into the water, bringing peace back to the No-Returning Road and The Great Wilderness Realm.

…

Although Jiang Yun knew Hai Changsheng was afraid of the heavens and wouldn’t harm him again, he remained cautious and vigilant.

Along the No-Returning Road, he saw some scattered cultivators from the Mountain-Sea World, still carrying hope as they headed towards The Great Wilderness Realm.

For them, Jiang Yun could only sigh quietly inside, even though he knew what consequences they would face once they set foot in The Great Wilderness Realm, but he couldn’t stop them at all.

He couldn’t let them go back to Mountain-Sea World, nor could he let them stay forever on the No-Returning Road.

Even if it meant becoming a servant of the Desolate World Lord, at least he could survive!

It took Jiang Yun nearly eight years to travel from Mountain-Sea World to The Great Wilderness Realm, but coming back, he only used half a year!

Seeing the starting point of the No-Returning Road floating above the Boundary Sea, Jiang Yun knew that he had finally returned to Mountain-Sea World.