Chapter 230

Chapter 230: The Perfect Vessel, The Ancient Clans Emerge

Beyond the Yuan Realm, chaotic energy surged wildly. The human ancestor walked upon the Chaotic Sea as if it were solid ground, his face amiable. Behind him trailed a Beautiful Young Woman in the full bloom of youth, yet her expression was as cold as frost.

Her snow-white hair added a touch of chilling allure.

This woman was unexpectedly Qi Qingsi, the one who had betrayed the Tianxin Sect, became lost in Godfall Ridge, and ultimately vanished.

On the day of the transformation, when the Ancestral Spirit journeyed spiritually to Godfall Ridge, he discovered Qi Qingsi’s traces. She had been trapped in a secret location; it was the human ancestor who rescued her and brought her out of Godfall Ridge.

After vanishing for several months, Qi Qingsi’s cultivation had already reached the Complete God King realm. Her gaze remained utterly detached, as cold and rigid as a machine, clearly having reached an extremely high realm in cultivating the incomplete Supreme Forgetting Emotions path fragment.

"They are here."

The human ancestor’s gaze extended towards the Sea of All Realms bordering the Yuan Realm. Two figures approached slowly. Despite the vast distance, they arrived before the pair in the space of a single breath.

"Teacher."

The black-robed youth’s eyes were filled with reverence as he bowed deeply.

"Ages have passed. I never imagined our meeting would take place upon the Sea of All Realms."

"After over ten million years, you finally freed yourself from Emperor’s Desolation’s suppression." The human ancestor’s eyes rested on the black-robed youth, a trace of pain evident in them. "Ruoyu, you’ve suffered."

Li Ruoyu smiled, his expression light and unburdened like passing clouds.

"Such is fate." Li Ruoyu said lightly. "Supernatural powers cannot contend with wisdom, and wisdom cannot contend with providence. I wasn’t defeated by Emperor’s Desolation, but by the will of heaven. The scars of the heavens have appeared, the Immortal Realm teeters precariously. This is a great calamity, yet also a great opportunity. What do you intend to do?" inquired the human ancestor.

Li Ruoyu’s expression was placid, yet his tone held unwavering resolve. "Naturally, I will strive for that sliver of hope."

He did not elaborate further. Instead, he turned his gaze toward Qi Qingsi, his brow slightly furrowed. "Teacher, who is this young lady?"

"You should be able to discern her inherent qualities."

The human ancestor’s expression grew slightly grave.

It wasn’t merely out of kindness that he had rescued Qi Qingsi.

Li Ruoyu nodded. "This young lady has abandoned all emotion and nature. She likely went awry while cultivating the Supreme Forgetting Emotions path, veering onto the path of Supreme Indifference."

"A being without sentiment or nature, one who perfectly adheres to the rules, is the most flawless vessel for the Heavenly Dao."

The deeply lined face of the human ancestor creased into a smile. "Emperor’s Desolation usurped the Heavenly Dao authority, precipitating the collapse of the great edifice, bringing the great calamity upon us."

“Since the Heavenly Dao is merciless, treating all things as straw dogs,” he continued, “then we must cage it.”

"This Qi Qingsi," the human ancestor stated, "is the most suitable candidate I have found thus far."

Li Ruoyu’s gaze turned profound. He didn’t immediately agree, nor did he refuse outright.

"Teacher has profound foresight; this student admires it greatly." Li Ruoyu said. "The time of transformation is near. This student looks forward deeply to the day we stand together."

"That day will come."

The human ancestor replied lightly, his eyes unable to hide the disappointment welling within them. Immortal light encircled Qi Qingsi as their figures slowly faded away.

The Black-robed Immortal King frowned deeply. The exchange between his master and the human ancestor had seemed far from pleasant.

"Teacher," Li Ruoyu murmured, a trace of melancholy passing through his eyes. "This time… this student wishes to live for himself." His first life had been lived with too much suffering, perfectly embodying the virtues of upholding the legacy of past sages and opening an era of eternal peace. For this new life, he would consider his own path.

The new world of Yuan Realm.

"Brother Ye, a peerless divine dagger is over there!"

Great Emperor Ziwei and Ye Xu traversed the boundless mountains. Tai Sui, like a mountain of flesh, carried the two through space, seeking the magical treasures scattered across heaven and earth.

Without the deterrence of immortals, all Emperor Venerables unleashed their powers and competed for treasures.

Boom!

A divine spear pierced through the air. The power of the pure Yang Great Dao erupted, instantly forming a domain of the Great Dao. Heaven and earth turned into a crucible, enveloping Ye Xu, Great Emperor Ziwei, and Tai Sui.

"This divine dagger is mine."

A Mid-stage Emperor Venerable expert ambushed them midway, attempting to seize the divine dagger.

Crunch!

Next second, Tai Sui opened its mouth and inhaled, surprisingly devouring the domain, then swallowing the Emperor Venerable whole.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Continuous explosions rang out, but Tai Sui rushed toward the divine dagger as if nothing had happened.

Ye Xu channeled his magical power to absorb the divine dagger.

Clang!

The blade trembled and hummed. Power from the Unlimited Great Dao, the Five Elements Great Dao, and the Stellar Great Dao radiated out, tearing through the void.

"It’s a fine dagger."

Ye Xu’s eyes lit up. Even among Emperor Venerable’s treasures, this divine dagger was of the top tier.

"Brother Ye, next one."

Great Emperor Ziwei urged.

The two exploited the chaos to plunder treasures; this was the third one already.

"There’s one all alone."

Great Emperor Ziwei exclaimed excitedly.

With Tai Sui guarding them, unless a top-tier expert like Su Miao Zhen intervened, they could manage. Especially with Ye Xu wielding the Divine Slaying Platform, it was a major weapon.

"Bold! Who dares ambush me?"

Ye Xu unleashed his divine abilities. Using the Great Dao of Creation, he altered the terrain and shifted heaven and earth, trapping an Emperor Venerable.

Great Emperor Ziwei reached his movement technique’s peak. With a wave of his sleeve, he stole a top-tier divine herb. Tai Sui swallowed them both and vanished into the void, escaping far away.

The pair had done this before; they were extremely skilled. By the time the Emperor Venerable broke free from the Great Dao of Creation, the two men and the beast were already gone.

Rumble!

Suddenly, from Godfall Ridge, one after another true immortal’s cave flew toward all corners of Yuan Realm.

A slight shift flickered in Ye Xu’s gaze.

Hundreds of true immortal’s caves, in perfect coordination, descended to different places. It was clear they aimed to divide Yuan Realm’s territories and reshuffle its powers.

Bang!

One after another, beams of divine light descended like Divine Thunder, flattening the earth of the Yuan Realm. Forces were swept away like rubbish.

"These ancient divine clans are too despicable," Qi Ruyu said furiously.

In the eyes of the ancient divine clans, all life in the Yuan Realm was as insignificant as grass, subject to their wanton slaughter.

Lin Qianmo wore a grave expression.

Given her old ties with the Ji clan, she need not worry about the Red Dust Demon Sect’s safety.

Yet the great sects of the Southern Wilderness, such as the Qi Xian Sect, could not escape this calamity.

Boom!

An eerie azure radiance rose from the west, piercing the heavens. An immense Green Lotus blossomed amidst the chaos, propping up the sky and earth as it clashed fiercely against a true immortal’s cave, its power overwhelming.

That was the Green Lotus Demon Emperor.

"Strange," Lin Qianmo murmured, baffled. Though the Green Lotus Demon Emperor was a rare genius, how could he confront an ancient divine clan with merely Emperor Venerable cultivation?

Soon after, the true immortal’s cave withdrew, choosing not to further engage the demon emperor.

With the Green Lotus Demon Emperor guarding it, the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom had become a tough nut to crack.

In a corner of the Yuan Realm, the Eastern Sea Dragon King, Yue Ruyi, and others shuddered in terror.

Had they not heeded Yuan Daokong’s warning and moved their disciples to the new city, they would have been annihilated the moment the ancient divine clans struck.

"These tyrants deserve their million-year imprisonment!" Ao Lie ground his teeth in rage.

"Though we dwell in obscurity, the ancient clans’ arrogance leaves little hope for our survival," Yuan Daokong frowned deeply, his brow etched with worry.

"Our only hope is that they’ll spare us out of respect for Junior Brother Nangong Zhandao and Senior Sister Lin Qianmo."

Despite having eight newly ascended Great Emperors—Yue Ruyi, the Eastern Sea Dragon King, and others—their strength remained as insignificant as dust before the ancient divine clans.

Only Nangong Zhandao, who held the Creation spiritual embryo, could ensure their survival.

Kaboom!

Suddenly, a true immortal’s cave flickered like flowing light, arcing toward Dawn City.

It belonged to the Tian Wu divine clan.

"From this day forth, this land belongs to our clan!"

A voice echoed from the cave, dripping with condescension and scorn.

"All humans—heed this command! You have three breaths to flee the Yuan Realm!"

Yuan Daokong’s face darkened.

Even after advancing to the mid-stage Great Emperor realm through the spiritual energy surge and restoration of the world’s essence, he felt powerless under the voice’s crushing authority.

"Kill us or flay us—have your way! Why toy with us?" Yue Ruyi snapped.

Three breaths would never suffice to evacuate the Yuan Realm.

They were clearly being mocked.

She channeled her magic, summoning Doushuai Celestial Fire to her palm. Space melted as the searing white flames threatened to incinerate everything.

"A celestial-grade fire?"

Greed thickened the voice. Eyes materialized outside the cave, covetous and undisguised.

"How dare mere ants hold such an Immortal-level treasure?"

"It belongs to me now."

A giant hand stretched out from the true immortal’s cave, covering the entire Dawn City.

With a mere wave, the city faced utter annihilation.