News from Tianzhi and the Black Death Absolute Domain

Just as Lin Yi was pondering this in his heart, the tall and slender figure not far away had completely solidified.

The newcomer was extremely tall and imposing, with broad shoulders and back but not bulky; instead, he exuded a sharp and capable air honed by years of living in darkness.

His skin was a deep bluish-gray, with irregular silver-gray lines distributed on its surface. These lines spread upwards from both sides of his neck until they disappeared into his cheeks, where they forked at his cheekbones, finally settling below a pair of narrow and cold eyes.

Those eyes were very distinctive; the pupils were thin, vertical gray-white lines embedded in the center of pale Amber irises, as if they were constantly contracting and expanding, scrutinizing everything around them.

He wore a very simple robe, dark and almost black in color, without any complicated patterns. There were only a few barely noticeable dark patterns on the surface of the robe. His hands were half-hidden in the sleeves, revealing only his long and strong fingers, and hung quietly at his sides.

Lin Yi silently observed this legendary Dao Lord of Tianzhi, and a very subtle feeling suddenly arose in his heart.

Contrary to his imagination of a powerful Dao Lord who licked blood from the edge of a blade in the Black Mist Sea, the newcomer showed almost no trace of ferocity. Instead, he resembled an ancient sword sheathed, its sharpness completely concealed.

As soon as the Dao Lord Tianzhi stood still, he subtly surveyed the Dao Origin Hall.

From the Dao Origin Inscriptions flowing across the dome, to the towering stone pillars, to the Dao Lord seated on high-backed stone chairs, and finally to Dao Lord Yuan Xin sitting at the head of the table, a faint ripple appeared on her face.

It seemed like he was reminiscing something, and he seemed to be feeling emotional.

Then, the Dao Lord Tianzhi Dao lifted his foot and slowly walked towards the crowd.

No one in the hall spoke.

All eyes followed the figure in black as he slowly walked toward the large stone table.

Lin Yi even noticed that several Dao Lords from the Eighth and Ninth Constant Domain in the Hidden Pattern Realm subconsciously adjusted their sitting postures, and a few of Dao Lord even nodded slightly to Dao Lord Tianzhi, clearly indicating that they were already familiar with each other and probably had a good relationship.

Just as the Dao Lord Tianbin was about to stop, the Dao Lord Yuan Xin finally spoke.

His tone remained calm.

"As you all know, over two million Epoch ago, the first traces of the Baleful-Eye Beast appeared, leading to the destruction of a Lightless City. At that time, Tianbin tried to contact me."

As soon as the words fell, all the Dao Lord in the hall felt a slight stirring in their hearts.

Lin Yi was also somewhat surprised.

Unexpectedly, the Dao Lord Tianzhi had already made contact with the Dao Lord Yuan Xin back then.

But Dao Lord Yuan Xin.

"Considering the situation in the Black Mist Sea, Tianzhi believes that the Baleful-Eye Beast is unlikely to be an isolated case. He also believes that the situation on the Empire's Black Mist Sea Frontline will only become more severe in the future."

"At the same time, he proposed that the Lightless Ones be treated differently, allowing some of Lightless Ones to atone for their crimes and fight against the Black Silence Beast together."

"If the Empire agrees, he will demonstrate his sincerity."

I agree.

"At the same time, Dao Origin Ring was given to use for communication."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi subconsciously looked at Yuan Xin Dao Lord, then at Tianzhi Dao Lord had already walked to the table, his mind churning with thoughts.

I see.

This is really...

Lin Yi felt a mix of emotions.

It can only be said that my ability to predict the situation is still inferior to that of these veteran powerhouses who truly stand at the top of the Cosmic Sea.

He thought that His Highness Dao Origin Hall had made up his mind because he had been influenced by his previous remarks, and he felt somewhat smug about it.

Now it seems I was overthinking things; Dao Lord Yuan Xin and the others had this idea long ago.

At this moment, Yuan Xin Dao Lord her head slightly, looked at Tianzhi Dao Lord, and waved her hand.

All that could be seen was a faint blue light pattern flowing from the fingertip Dao Lord Yuan Xin, like a wisp of wind being crushed, gently landing on the ground beside the stone table.

Immediately afterwards, the ground there silently rose up, and a thick stone pillar slowly emerged from the ground. Then, light patterns bloomed on the top, revealing a stone chair, before finally disappearing completely.

The Dao Lord Tianzhi bowed slightly to the Dao Lord of Yuan Xin, then calmly took his seat.

It's like someone finally getting the seat they were always meant to sit in.

"Tianzhi," Yuan Xin Dao Lord looked at him, "Why don't you tell us first how you surrounded and killed Huang Shi? I'm sure everyone here is very curious."

Upon hearing this, everyone's attention, including Lin Yi's, turned to the Dao Lord Tianzhi.

The Dao Lord Tianzhi smiled.

"That's simple."

He made no attempt to hide anything, nor did he portray it as some earth-shattering secret; rather, he spoke as if it were an ordinary old story.

"After contacting Yuan Xin Dao Lord, I immediately contacted the other city lords and told them that I had heard some news that the Empire might be planning something big to deal with our Lightless City."

"At the same time, I also reminded them to be wary of the newly appeared Baleful-Eye Beast."

"I will inform them of any new developments from the Empire."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi immediately understood.

So that's how it is.

The first step is not to rush into anything, but to create a sense of impending common threat.

The Lightless City and the Empire are sworn enemies, and the Baleful-Eye Beast is a catastrophic threat that could wipe out the Lightless City. The Dao Lord Tianzhi is also known to Dao Lord friends within the Empire, so his claim of obtaining information would not arouse any suspicion.

The Dao Lord Tianzhi continued, "Sure enough, after two million Epoch, a large number of Baleful-Eye Beast appeared."

"Another Lightless City has been destroyed."

"I then contacted Yuan Xin Dao Lord, saying that the time was ripe."

Hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

The plan was laid out two million Epoch ago, and the rampant Third-Order Baleful-Eye Beast and the successive falls of Lightless City were all within the expectations of the Tianbin Dao Lord.

It's even possible that he's been waiting for that day.

The voice of the Dao Lord Tianzhi continued, "Afterwards, I went to contact the other Lightless City Lord."

"I told them I had received information that the Empire was going to convene Dao Origin Conference to discuss how to deal with us."

"I will invite them to a gathering. At that time, my Dao Lord friend will tell me the details, and we can immediately discuss our countermeasures."

As he said this, the smile at the corner of his mouth deepened slightly, "Hehe, they naturally believed I could obtain information, so they all came as invited."

Upon hearing this, all the Dao Lord nodded silently.

This move is actually close to an open strategy.

After all, the events described above were true, so the Lightless City Lord had no choice but to believe them.

The Dao Lord Tianzhi continued unhurriedly, "I consulted with the two most reliable city lords beforehand."

"He suddenly started an attack during the party."

"Tell the rest that as long as they cooperate in killing Huang Shi, they can use this to ease relations with the Empire and offset their crimes with military merit in the future."

"No need to hide here anymore in this Black Mist Sea that's about to become a wasteland."

He smiled as he spoke.

"Huang Shi didn't have many friends to begin with, and deep down, everyone looked down on him. Besides, I've accumulated quite a reputation over all these Universal Epoch."

"They naturally cooperated and surrounded and killed him."

After he finished speaking, no one in the hall spoke for a long while.

Lin Yi felt a mix of emotions.

Because he could tell that the most crucial part wasn't actually the outcome of "encircling and killing the Huang Shi."

It was the last sentence.

After all, Tianzhi had only contacted two city lords beforehand. If the others had their own agendas and were unwilling to cooperate, the plan would be ruined.

As a result, the reputation and prestige accumulated by the Dao Lord Tianzhi over countless Universal Epoch played a decisive role at this crucial juncture.

At his command, everyone dared to take action.

If it were any other city lord, let alone rallying everyone to kill him, even if they invited Huang Shi to a gathering, Huang Shi probably wouldn't even bother to glance at them.

Of course, another important reason is that Huang Shi and had no friends.

"Indeed, you need to have a lot of friends..."

Lin Yi sighed silently to himself.

At the same time, many Dao Lord nodded in agreement, and some Dao Lord who clearly knew Tianzhi Dao Lord even praised him directly.

"Well done!"

Another person added, "That kind of Huang Shi should have died long ago."

Of course, the topic of who leaked the information, which everyone had been discussing, was tacitly dropped by the group of Dao Lord.

No one mentioned it again.

Only after the murmurs subsided did Dao Lord Yuan Xin again.

"Tianzhi, continue with the current situation within the Black Mist Sea."

Without wasting words, the Dao Lord Tianzhi stated directly, "Within the Black Mist Sea, the Black Silence Beast Tide has clearly increased in number. Moreover, they are more numerous and stronger."

Then, his tone turned slightly somber, "After the second Lightless City was destroyed, I attempted to investigate the heart of the First Constant Domain, which is the Imperial Source Cosmic Domain where the Imperial Capital is located."

"The investigation revealed that the Black Death Absolute Domain, which previously only covered the entire Imperial Palace and its surroundings... has now more than doubled in size, covering most of Imperial Source City."

"Because Black Silence Beast kept pouring out, including many Fourth-Order Black Silence Beasts, I didn't dare linger for fear that a Fourth-Order Baleful-Eye Beast might discover our presence."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi's heart sank, and the other Dao Lord in the hall also began to discuss among themselves.

The Black Death Absolute Domain was the original source area when the Black Mist Sea first erupted.

Its terror was unparalleled in the entire Chaos Cosmic Sea.

Back then, the Black Silk Absolute Domain suddenly appeared, enveloping the entire Imperial Palace, constantly spreading black mist outwards, and surging forth endless Black Silence Beast.

The first four Dao Lords of the Eternal Constant Domain to arrive joined forces and entered that pure black area, after which they were never heard from again.

Not even a ripple appeared.

Later, the Dao Lord of the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Constant Domain arrived, but they dared not enter rashly again.

While they were slaying the endless stream of Black Silence Beast, they also organized forces to conduct reconnaissance.

First came various powerful warships, then Eternal Source Realm and Constant Source Realm.

One after another, practitioners disappeared without a trace, like clay oxen sinking into the sea.

Even more surprisingly, several Dao Lords of the Imperial Army, refusing to believe in evil, joined forces again to enter.

They never returned.

Left with no other choice, the Dao Lord had to return and begin organizing their forces to defend against the Black Silence Beast Tide.

The area that enveloped the Imperial Palace was called the "Black Death Absolute Domain".

Over so many Universal Epoch, there has been virtually no change.

But now, it has expanded.

Moreover, it expanded by nearly double in size.

Lin Yi felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

Just moments before, he was thinking about the Lightless City, the Baleful-Eye Beast, and the Dao Lord the Chan Zhi Sect.

But all of this seems insignificant compared to the expansion of the Black Death Absolute Domain.

After all, that's the real source.

The discussions within the hall grew increasingly heated.

Lin Yi overheard a Dao Lord nearby say, "If the Black Death Absolute Domain starts expanding uncontrollably, I wonder what will happen next..."

Someone nearby replied, "What I'm most afraid of is that something I've never seen before might emerge from it."

Another Dao Lord sighed, "The power of the Black Silence Beast comes from the Black Mist. The Black Death Absolute Domain is the source of the Black Mist. Since it has begun to expand, giving rise to more and more troublesome things, perhaps it's only a matter of time."

Discussion immediately broke out again in the hall.

"Could Fifth-Rank Black Silence Beast appear? Or perhaps one with advanced intelligence?"

"If the Black Death Absolute Domain continues to expand like this, let alone a fourth-tier being, it wouldn't be surprising if some complete unknown entity suddenly appeared."

"Yes. Especially the appearance of that Baleful-Eye Beast is already a sign."

Immediately, there was much discussion.

Lin Yi remained silent, listening attentively.

Because he could tell that anyone present could say such a thing.

But none of them could actually solve the problem.

Because nobody can do anything about the Black Death Absolute Domain.

Sure enough, after much discussion, they only reached one consensus in the end:

All we can do now is to be fully prepared for war and contain the further expansion of the Black Mist Sea.

The Black Mist Sea must not be allowed to continue spreading.

We must also suppress the ever-growing Black Silence Beast Tide.

Since it is generally accepted that the Black Mist Sea and the Black Death Absolute Domain are definitely connected, everyone can only do their best in this regard indirectly.

As for the deeper questions, no one can answer them, and no one can guarantee a solution.

After listening quietly, Yuan Xin Dao Lord raised her hand.

The discussion in the room seemed to be suppressed by an invisible hand.

"There's no point in dwelling on the Black Death Absolute Domain. Right now, we must focus on the present, prepare for war with all our might, and resist the Black Silence Beast Tide. As for the third item, it's approved."

She did not discuss it further, nor did she ask any more questions.

This meeting is adjourned.

"The detailed rules for the three resolutions will be sent to all members later. Everyone, go back and implement them."

Silence fell over the Dao Origin Hall.

The meeting has ended.

Lin Yi was even a little taken aback.

He had expected that there would be more to discuss, or at least some more complicated procedures.

But life is always like this; when things are truly at their most critical moment, they become frighteningly simple.

Soon, the Dao Lord all stood up.

Beside the stone pillar, streaks of light and shadow flickered. Some Dao Lord nodded, while others exchanged glances before dissipating into streams of light.

No one was in the mood for further pleasantries.

Lin Yi also stood up.

Just then, Dao Lord Lan Chen's voice came from beside him. "Lin Yi, I'll let you know who I recommended after the details are released."

Lin Yi snapped out of his reverie and nodded, "Okay."

Meanwhile, on the other side, the Dao Lord Xi Mo drifted over leisurely, saying, "Me too, I'll contact you after I confirm."

Lin Yi also bowed slightly to her.

Then, with a thought, his consciousness retreated from the Dao Origin Hall.

When he opened his eyes again, he was back in his quiet room at the Constant Guard Headquarters.

It was quiet all around, except for the inscriptions on the walls that continued to flow tirelessly.

Lin Yi didn't rush to cultivate, nor did he deal with anything immediately.

He sighed.

Black Silence Beast Tide, Baleful-Eye Beast, Black Death Absolute Domain...

One unpleasant thing after another followed.

We need to hurry up and make some preparations...

Lin Yi immediately sent out Soul Transmission.

"Xuanji, come here."