Chapter 737

Chapter 737: Cessation of the Milky Way

The Wutu flourished, good fortune spread across the skies!

The people lived in peace, millions found joy in their work, and practitioners continuously honed themselves in search of advancement, making the study of talisman methods their primary choice.

The Heavenly Talisman Sect’s talismans sold exceptionally well, in great demand, leading to the increase of their success rate for creating talismans. Some disciples had already amassed significant wealth for themselves, allowing the sect to stop running a deficit!

In recent years, the Wutu sects opened their doors wide, recruiting numerous disciples, multiplying their numbers significantly, with many gifted individuals emerging, proving that new talents arise with each passing generation.

About a year and a half ago, when the Sword King Sect from the Geng Gold Continent first arrived at that ancient land within the sea, they faced defeat, stirring considerable discussion which woke many sects from their sweet dreams.

It was also a year and a half ago that the Path of Martyrdom Alliance from the Wutu Continent announced its disbandment, splitting into the Kui Dao Sect and the Gaotian Alliance. Under the leadership of Zhuge Yi and several Void Riding Cultivators, the division of the Path of Martyrdom took place without any disputes.

Since everyone had differing ideals and held their own perspectives, it was best to part ways amicably.

Li Hui became the leader of the Kui Dao Sect, accompanied by Chen Changsheng from the sea and Bi You Daoist, who resided in Mufeng City.

The three of them managed the Kui Dao Sect, bringing in disciples from the Heavenly Talisman Sect, practitioners from the Grand Xuan Dynasty, overseas cultivators, and those from other continents.

Tie Yixin was appointed as the first Chief Steward, gradually integrating members from the Silver Radiance, with strict entry requirements set at late-stage practitioners of the myriad forms. Even late-stage practitioners served as probationary members, needing to go through a period of observation before officially becoming part of the sect, showcasing the immense strength of the Kui Dao Sect.

Currently, the Kui Dao Sect has reached six hundred and ninety-seven formal members, each cultivator significantly surpassing their peers. Bi You Daoist subtly revealed his connections, as many formidable practitioners from malevolent sects approached him for refuge.

Among the six hundred ninety-seven members, nearly four hundred took orders from Bi You Daoist. Li Hui’s foundation was not weak either, but still paled in comparison to Bi You, while Chen Changsheng had even less influence!

To outsiders, the Wutu Continent’s Kui Dao Sect was swiftly becoming a gathering place for practitioners from malevolent sects. Li Hui neither obstructed nor opposed this, instead, he welcomed the development. Chen Changsheng had no objections either; the breadth of the three’s ambitions and strategies were beyond outsiders’ understanding.

Li Hui’s true self remained secluded in a mansion by Fragrant Lake, in deep meditation. No one knew how much he had advanced. However, for the past three months, frequent sounds of thunder could be heard, and the area around the lake experienced unending rain, sometimes even thunderstorms, followed by sudden clear skies, which was quite curious!

Since moving to Wutu, many members of the Bai family entered the court to assist Wu Zhao, the female emperor, in managing the Extreme Huan immigrants. During this time, they faced some issues, but thankfully the Heavenly Talisman Sect came to their aid, resolving matters smoothly.

The common folk of the Grand Xuan dynasty were fond of the diligent Extreme Huan immigrants, but one could easily realize that they had become wealthy…

It was said that the wealth of the Extreme Huan immigrants stemmed from their fast-paced lifestyle; they always had endless tasks to accomplish, growing up knowing that laziness could not sustain them. Even in Wutu, they worked tirelessly and were delighted to discover that the wages were higher than those on the Extreme Huan Continent!

This realization encouraged them even more to work hard to create wealth!

The people of the Grand Xuan dynasty were bewildered, wondering, “Are these people some kind of livestock? Don’t they get tired? They go to work the day after weddings or funerals, and moreover… they bear children easily, with those delicate women managing to carry kids with their tiny feet. Truly, good wives and mothers! Such wives should be chosen!”

It was unknown when it began, but girls and boys from the Extreme Huan Continent became especially sought after. Marrying an Extreme Huan woman or a man was a mark of prestige and promised a better life.

The speed of bloodline fusion exceeded Li Hui’s expectations; even the common folk of Extreme Huan could emerge as strong practitioners, and their penetration into various trades within Wutu released an immeasurable potential…

Yesterday, by Fragrant Lake, in the light breeze and gentle rain, a figure walked out, closing the door just as many cute little children in red belly bands rushed up, saying, “We pay our respects to our lord.”

Li Hui smiled, “I may not be old, but my status is already high. Haha, mountain ginseng, herbal ginseng, dragon ginseng, locust bean ginseng, you must be careful while playing outside, so you don’t get caught by practitioners for chicken soup.”

“Understood! We will be careful, hahaha, and we will help father keep his treasures safe.”

“Go, go, go! What treasures? Your mistress is peacefully asleep, and who knows when she will return. You must guard the mansion well.”

“Yes! We will obey!” The little ginseng children responded.

In an instant, they vanished…

Just as Li Hui stepped out of the mansion, many practitioners floated above the sea, looking toward the sky over Canglang River. They saw the Milky Way, which had fallen for years, gradually tightening its flow, the current becoming weaker.

“The Milky Way, it’s about to cease flowing.”

“At last, the moment has come. Notify the sect to prepare for an attack; we must swiftly reach the coast.”

Many banners appeared on the sea, flying in all directions, and practitioners set up the Great Shifting Formation, ready to welcome those arriving from their sect.

Cultivators from various continents came; unexpectedly, the sky suddenly darkened, and the sun, moon, and stars shifted. Hundreds of Reversed Demons descended.

In today’s Heavenly Realm, the emergence of Reversed Demons was no secret; many demonic sects were their subordinates. Even the State Study Palace from the Nine-Mystic Continent could not probe the depths of the Heavenly Realm and avoided the Reversed Demons.

“Where are the Wutu practitioners?” a tall Reversed Demon man suddenly inquired.

“Why do you ask about Wutu? Oh, I remember…” a six-zhang tall giant beside the Reversed Demon said, “The Reversed Demons from the East Sea have embarrassed themselves and come down to the lower realm. I heard a girl named Ouyang Xiao Yi has willingly fallen, and she has become a partner to a lower realm practitioner. Hmph, I wonder what she’s thinking. In the past, when the Heavenly Realm was glorious, lower realm practitioners had to be profoundly grateful just to marry an ordinary woman. Yet we Reversed Demons hail from noble families; every woman is a descendant of great heavenly maidens…”

“Enough! The Heavenly Realm is no longer as glorious as it once was; a fallen phoenix is not as good as a chicken. The key point is that Ouyang Xiao Yi leaked the secrets of the Reversed Demonic Patterns,” the tall man said with a hint of displeasure.

“Indeed, goodness! When we meet those guys from the East Sea, we ought to teach them a lesson! How come they haven’t captured that sinner back yet?”

“Ask if any Wutu practitioners have arrived? Get clarity on who Ouyang Xiao Yi’s partner is; I want to…” The tall man suddenly reached out, and in the distance, “bang, bang, bang” sounded as many demonic creatures’ heads exploded.

“Hahaha, is the lord going to take action personally? Goodness, it’s been years since we’ve seen the lord in action! Breaking up couples, hahaha! This act is excellent; once we catch that pretty boy, remember to hand him over to me for a roast. I love munching on the ribs of lower realm practitioners. Uh, we should gather more people for a feast,” the giant chuckled and inquired around, only to find out that the Wutu practitioners had not arrived at all.