Any being capable of cultivating to the True One Realm had spent countless millennia wandering the primordial world.
Amid mutual deception and intrigue, their thoughts were the most fickle and cunning.
Now that the three rogue True Ones had grown suspicious, the situation had unexpectedly reached a stalemate.
Zhou Yuan, hiding in the shadows, wore a faint smile.
He toyed with karma in his hand.
Several Heavenly Human Realm Divine Demon Cultivators suddenly emerged from among the rogue cultivators. These Heavenly Human Divine Demons attacked in unison, stirring Wind and Thunder as Great Terror and Great Magic Power shook the void.
"The Tianshui Imperial Dynasty is already at the end of its rope."
"Why not join forces to slaughter the remnants of Tianshui, then pledge allegiance to the Myriad Races Alliance?"
"Then we can elevate the three lords as our leaders and claim a territory within the Myriad Races Alliance. With the power of life and death in our hands, would that not be glorious?"
As soon as they spoke, more than a dozen Grotto-heaven Realm Divine Demon Cultivators echoed them.
"Well said."
"My lords, hurry and act."
"If we do not act now, we will miss this perfect opportunity!"
The three rogue True Ones exchanged glances, and each saw astonishment in the others' eyes.
They did not know any of these beings.
Since when had they gained such powerful influence?
Could it truly be that the Mandate of Heaven favored them? Were they really meant to join the Myriad Races Alliance and establish their own foundation?
The three rogue cultivators of the True One Realm were utterly confused.
Across from them, the Eighteenth Prince and the white-haired Old God of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty became certain of their suspicions.
Those three True One Realm Divine Demon Cultivators must have secretly transmitted messages to incite them. Otherwise, where would Heavenly Human Realm and Grotto-heaven Realm cultivators find such courage?
"Mere rogue cultivators, lowly wretches."
"How dare you humiliate our imperial dynasty to such an extent?"
"When the lord is dishonored, his ministers must die."
"Your Highness, this old minister goes."
At the instant the rogue Heavenly Human Divine Demons attacked, a Heavenly Human Divine Demon whose flesh was filled with decaying aura suddenly spoke from within the ranks of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty.
Then, with a face full of impassioned fervor, he charged at the three rogue True One Realm cultivators.
The Eighteenth Prince's eyelids twitched wildly.
Which hotheaded fool was this?
A Heavenly Human Divine Demon trying to challenge a True One cultivator.
The corners of the three rogue True Ones' mouths twitched slightly.
The green-robed True One formed a hand seal. A vine tore through the void and lashed toward the Heavenly Human Divine Demon of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty.
But in the next instant, the green-robed True One froze.
His vine glimmered with spiritual light. The moment it touched that Heavenly Human Realm Divine Demon Cultivator, the cultivator exploded with a bang.
Blood and flesh scattered everywhere, and his grotto-heaven collapsed.
Blood rain drifted through the great hall.
He was dead.
A Heavenly Human Realm Divine Demon had fallen just like that.
"Outrageous!"
"Impudent!"
"Your Highness, please act swiftly and subdue this fiend."
The cultivators of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty snapped.
What kind of creatures were they? They were nothing but rogue cultivators, yet they dared humiliate the cultivators of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty so grievously?
The next moment, both sides attacked together.
Magic treasures filled the skies as spells clashed head-on.
The entire Water God Palace became a complete mess.
"It's a misunderstanding!"
"Fellow Daoists, there is a conspiracy!"
The green-robed True One looked toward the Eighteenth Prince and the white-haired Old God of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty, who were charging at him. He defended himself with divine abilities while repeatedly trying to explain.
His vine possessed only binding and entangling properties. He had merely intended to trap that Heavenly Human Realm cultivator.
But who could have known that the cultivator would put on such a spectacular fireworks display right in front of him?
A conspiracy. It was definitely a conspiracy.
With his many years of experience scheming against others, the green-robed True One quickly realized it.
It seemed that an unseen hand behind the scenes was toying with them in its palm.
At that thought, a chill swiftly spread through his entire body.
"You rogue cultivators truly fear might but lack virtue."
"Even if three True Ones stand behind you, I shall remain invincible within the Water Palace."
The Eighteenth Prince had been completely enraged.
How could he possibly listen to the explanation?
"At the peak of divinity, I stand proud above the world. With me, the Eighteenth Prince, there is heaven."
"Lowly rogue cultivators, all of you can die!"
The Fang Tian Hua Ji Halberd drove a thousand waves of water, while two heavens and three water dragons radiated boundless might. The Eighteenth Prince faced three enemies alone.
Rumble!
The great battle erupted.
The five True One Realm Divine Demon Cultivators all fought with genuine fury. Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind even emerged within the void of the secret realm.
The very foundations of the secret realm's grotto-heaven were shaking.
Fortunately, the Water God Palace was also an Exotic Treasure. Faintly, streams of laws emerged, heavy as ancient mountains, and managed to stabilize the collapsing secret realm for the moment.
True One Realm Divine Demon Cultivators possessed a trace of Indestructible Golden Nature, capable of wielding the general momentum of heaven and earth with every gesture.
Although the three rogue True One Realm cultivators were inferior to the Eighteenth Prince and the white-haired Old God of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty in methods and divine abilities, the Eighteenth Prince was still unable to defeat them for the time being.
As time passed.
The situation within the Water God Palace grew increasingly brutal.
Divine blood fell like rain. Cries of agony rang out everywhere, and cultivators occasionally perished in silence.
"Although Father used Greater Divine Ability and Great Magic Power to conceal the heavenly secrets."
"It is still possible that the Innate Dao Lords of the Myriad Races Alliance will notice the emergence of the Wei River divine position here."
"Unexpected complications may arise then."
"This must be settled swiftly."
The Eighteenth Prince pondered inwardly.
Then he swept his sleeve, and a three-inch blood-colored magic sword appeared in the void.
Scarlet demonic light flickered across the magic sword. Its extremely yin and evil baleful aura shot directly into the Water Palace, while an intent of Great Annihilation and utter slaughter manifested without end.
"Blood Slaughtering Magic Sword, go."
The Eighteenth Prince formed hand seals and chanted a Magic Incantation.
Streams of formless blood essence flowed from his Dao body into the magic sword.
This sword was a forbidden artifact passed down from the ancient era of the demonic path. Only by sacrificing the sword master's flesh and blood essence could it unleash its great might.
Using this technique would damage one's foundation, so the Eighteenth Prince was normally unwilling to use it.
The Blood Slaughtering Magic Sword rang sharply, its killing intent seeming capable of freezing heaven and earth.
It slashed directly toward the three rogue True One Realm cultivators.
Buzz—
At this moment, heaven and earth seemed to fall into silence.
Only a streak of blood light stretched across the Four Seas and Eight Wastelands, across the boundless cosmos.
"No..."
The three rogue True One Realm cultivators felt every hair on their bodies stand on end.
This strike clearly carried the laws of the Path of Slaughter, touching upon the mysteries of the Grand Unity Great Sage Realm.
They could not evade it.
They could not escape it.
Sure enough.
At the instant their words left their mouths.
The blood-red radiance had already enveloped the three beings.
Then the red light dissipated.
Their flesh and blood turned into particles of dust.
The three True One Realm Divine Demon Cultivators were reduced to ash just like that.
Zhou Yuan, who had been watching the battle from the shadows through the puppet's perspective, could not help but feel his heart skip a beat.
"Second-generation divine beings truly are extraordinary."
He suppressed the restless urge in his heart.
The fleeting aura of laws that had just flashed through the Water God Palace surfaced in his mind.
"Wait a little longer."
"Wait a little longer."
Within the Water God Palace.
The battle had now ended.
Only the beings of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty remained inside the entire palace.
Yet every one of them was wounded and looked utterly miserable.
Clearly, this battle had consumed a great deal of their strength.
The Eighteenth Prince's face was exceedingly pale.
The price of using the Blood Slaughtering Magic Sword was far greater than he had imagined.
But it had all been worth it.
He gazed at the Water God's Golden Seal, his eyes blazing with desire.
Now, no being remained to contend with me for it.
As long as I obtain the Water God's Golden Seal and take control of the Wei River, the Great Dao will be within reach. The Great Dao will be within reach!
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