There was a slight awkward silence on the cloud.
Since the Saint Blood, the relationship between the two camps has been very tense. When they meet, they either fight or exchange verbal attacks, or they remain silent and look at each other with mutual dislike.
"The Mysterious Mountain has opened; everyone should protect the younger generation."
The Peak Half-Saint beside Wei Chen spoke, breaking the sudden silence.
Regarding Jiang Jun's remarks, he wanted to say that no matter how prodigious a genius is, once they die, they are nothing.
However, Xie Wuji was here, so he dared not speak, fearing that the other party might suddenly lose his temper and go mad like Jiang Saint.
"You're only Greater Golden Core cultivator; you should refrain from such remarks. After all, that's Xiao Yucheng, someone you can't afford to offend."
Leng Yue transmitted her voice to Jiang Jun.
Jiang Jun didn't seem to mind. He helped her up and said, "Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at home resting during your pregnancy?"
At this moment, Leng Yue was heavily pregnant. Jiang Ping's joke on Mysterious Mountain back then had come true. She and Jiang Jun had really gotten together, and their child was about to be born.
"I..." Leng Yue was about to speak.
Boom!
Suddenly, an astonishing wave came from the direction of the Imperial City. Golden light shot into the sky, covering the heavens and enveloping an area of hundreds of miles in brilliance.
In an instant, the Essence of All Things surged violently, and the entire world was thrown into chaos.
Everyone trembled. This was the aura of a saint, and an extremely strong one at that, far more terrifying than that of Saint Lu.
"What's going on?" Su Tongxuan asked in astonishment. Was another battle between saints about to begin?
However, he soon learned the truth.
"The Old Saint has passed away!"
A Half-Saint exclaimed in surprise.
It happened very suddenly, without any warning.
But the news had already arrived immediately: the Old Saint of the Qin Royal Family had passed away, his cultivation returning to the world.
This is not good news.
Leng Yue's expression changed instantly.
Among their own high-level Combat strength, the Old Saint was definitely the backbone. In the beginning, Shang Family Martial Saint was also wary of that old senior, which is why he never made a move.
Although they now have the strong support of the two Ancient Aristocratic Family, Murong and Shangguan.
However, that Shang Family Martial Saint has also undergone a great change. In terms of strength, he has become the undisputed leader in Great Li, and can rival three Peerless by himself.
The sudden loss of such a crucial and powerful figure is not a good sign for them.
"Come with me back to the Imperial City. Those little guys in Mysterious Mountain will be looked after."
Xie Wuji said to Leng Yue Jiang Jun that if another accident were to occur, he feared that neither of their bloodlines would be spared.
After saying this, Xie Wuji led Leng Yue and several other young Half-Saint away from there.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yucheng and others from the Aristocratic Family Camp also departed with an elder.
On the way, Jiang Jun couldn't help but speak up:
"Wasn't it said that both sides needed to rest and recuperate? That Martial Saint even suffered Dao Injury and needs to recuperate quietly. There shouldn't be any trouble, right?"
"That's how it was supposed to be."
Xie Wuji slowly opened his mouth and revealed a shocking piece of news:
"A breathtaking cave dwelling has appeared within the Brilliant Dynasty."
What kind of cave dwelling?
On that day, a major earthquake struck the Imperial City, and cries of grief echoed throughout the city.
It turned out that the Old Saint of the Qin Royal Family could no longer endure it and had passed away peacefully.
Boom!
A series of awe-inspiring auras revived, shaking the Imperial City.
All the martial saints left their seclusion and went to the Qin Royal Palace to offer their condolences.
Although Jiang Saint Faction and the Aristocratic Family Camp had broken off relations, the Old Saint's strength and status were extraordinary. He had once been an emperor and a sovereign, and they were all his subjects.
Therefore, at this time, the palace was unusually peaceful, and all the saints gathered together to pay their respects and offer incense, each dressed in white.
However, some Half-Saint noticed that the strongest figures from several sides were not present. Jiang Saint, Shang Mingyuan, the Three Generations Ancestor of the Feng Clan, and several other Fifth Heaven martial saints had not shown up.
"Where did they go with something this big?" someone couldn't help but ask.
"A cave dwelling of Near-Dao Being has appeared in the world."
An explosive piece of news spread throughout the palace, instantly shocking and chilling everyone to the bone.
Near Dao!
That is Supreme Domain that even the most powerful ancestor of the ancient Murong Aristocratic Family had never set foot in.
"That was the most talented prodigy of my Xuanxin Island. His brilliance in his youth was no less than Jiang Ping's. He once stood firmly in the Near-Dao Realm."
Saint Lu slowly began to speak, recounting the glorious past of an unparalleled being.
"But."
Saint Lu then changed the subject, saying, "The Realm of the Near-Dao Realm is too profound and terrifying. That brilliant prodigy retreated from this realm; otherwise, he wouldn't be alive today."
Everyone gasped in shock; that being was a figure from over ten thousand years ago.
"The Martial Saint lived for eight hundred years, while the Near Dao has a lifespan of over ten thousand years. They are only separated by two major realms, but the difference is too great." Su Tongxuan couldn't help but sigh.
"It's precisely because of this vast difference that such a figure doesn't exist in the entire history of my Xuanxin Island," Zheng Tianrong said, his eyes filled with longing.
Martial Artist throughout the world take them as role models, but these martial saints are like mayflies before the blue sky when faced with Near-Dao Being.
Of course, given such a legend, he will never have the chance to see it in this life or the next.
"The emergence of the Close to the Dao Cave Mansion is an unimaginable stroke of luck and a rare opportunity for immortality. I'm not even qualified to join; one must be at least at the Peerless of the Fifth Heaven Realm before daring to go."
Zheng Tianrong spoke.
He was a master of the Fourth Heaven, yet he dared not go.
Because such an opportunity would be something the strongest people in the world would definitely not want to miss, and a bloody battle would be inevitable. Once the fighting gets Real Fire, there's no telling what might happen—even Saint's Fall.
"However, if one can gain something, it would be an unimaginable blessing for someone at the Martial Saint level." Saint Lu sighed; he was only New Saint and had no right to participate.
The Great Li Imperial City was bustling with activity. The Old Saint had passed away, and representatives from various Feudal States and several major dynasties had come to offer their condolences.
However, the Brilliant Dynasty was even more lively, with one astonishing piece of news after another arriving in just a few days.
"The Great Wei Martial Saint Tianfeng obtained an Incompleteness dagger, which he once easily tore apart Fifth Heaven Martial Saint."
"The King of the Grassland, Saint Ming, has obtained a miraculous skill that allows him to travel directly to the realm of the divine, no less powerful than the Purest Five Elements Mysterious Skill."
"The ruler of Jin obtained a magical elixir, but was surrounded and severely injured; his fate is unknown."
"The Great Li Saint of Li consumed a certain spiritual substance, and his Dao Injury were completely healed."
When news of Shang Mingyuan reached the Imperial City, it caused another huge uproar.
In contrast to the solemn expressions of Xie Wuji and Leng Yue, the Aristocratic Family Camp filled with excitement.
"There's hope for the Seventh Heaven! There's hope for the Seventh Heaven!"
The Shang Family Head was in tears, his whole body trembling with emotion.
This is unprecedented. The strongest Aristocratic Family Camp has recovered from his injuries, his path forward has been opened, and he is expected to truly stand in the Seventh Heaven, or even be comparable to the Lightning and Thunder Martial Saint.
"The Sage of Commerce once set foot here; if we attempt to do so again, the probability will increase."
Wei Chen was excited and thrilled. His father's choice was right. The future situation was almost foreseeable. Jiang Saint Faction would inevitably suffer a major purge, and even the two Ancient Aristocratic Family would face calamity.
"Jiang Saint has broken through to the Sixth Heaven!"
Another piece of news arrived, causing an uproar in the Imperial City. The people who were excited and thrilled were now Jiang Jun and his group.
"Even reaching the sixth level is futile. Once Senior Shang forges his perfected holy body, he can be easily killed as well," Su Tongxuan murmured, his face calm.
Indeed, as he predicted, Saint Leng, who was stationed at the rear, showed little joy upon learning the news, and solemnly stated:
"This is troublesome."