Above the outermost fault line of the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain, flames reignited, magma surged in the deep ravines, and scorching air currents swept across the broken mountain ridges.
The world returned to order as if nothing had happened. Qin Yu sheathed his sword. The Silent Origin Stainless Sword transformed into a beam of white light and disappeared into his palm.
Xiao Yue sat on his right shoulder, her legs swinging gently, her star-blue hair swaying slightly in the hot air.
Qin Yu spoke in a deep voice, "Xiao Yue, can you trace why the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi appeared in the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain?"
"I wonder... could it be that someone from the Realm Breaking Heavenly Sect lured it here?" A glint of light flashed in Xiao Yue's eyes.
She didn't answer immediately. Instead, she slowly closed her eyes. The next moment, a very faint blue causal line extended from her fingertip.
The patterns were not a supernatural attack, but a search for cause and effect.
The starlight blue rays spread in all directions, penetrating the magma layer, the depths of the mountain, and the cracks in the air, even extending into the causal debris left behind before the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi dissipated.
Suddenly, countless extremely fine rays of light appeared in the air, like a vast spider web of cause and effect. Xiao Yue's pupils slowly opened.
She saw the original trajectory of the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi. It wasn't being pulled or driven, but moving on its own initiative.
Its causal chain suddenly fluctuated strongly deep within the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain, as if summoned by some kind of "source point".
A moment later, Xiao Yue withdrew the causal threads. "No." "The appearance of the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi was not man-made."
"Something deep within the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain is drawing it there." "And you... just happened to stumble upon it."
Qin Yu's gaze narrowed slightly. "Drawn there?" "Could there be some treasure deep within the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain?"
Xiao Yue nodded. "Yes." "And it's not an ordinary thing." Qin Yu pondered for a moment.
The Heaven-Burning Flame Domain is an extremely special area within the Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain. It is no ordinary place to attract Realm Breaking Realm Pinnacle.
"Then let's go take a look." Xiao Yue chuckled. "Okay, let's go." The two figures flashed and headed deeper into the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain.
Meanwhile, the Boundless Realm Divine Sect was located atop a thousand-foot mountain.
The mountain pierces the sea of clouds like a sharp sword.
The entire sect was forged from black and gold crystals, with dozens of floating palaces suspended atop the mountain, connected by silver array bridges.
The words "Boundless Realm" are engraved in huge characters in front of the mountain gate, with strokes resembling the marks of Realm Splitting.
Amidst swirling clouds and howling mountain winds, Ye Wuhen and Gu Linfeng, leading their heavily injured disciples, stumbled into the sect.
The mountain gate formation activated automatically. A figure swept in from in front of the hall.
The woman was dressed in a long white robe, her hair was as black as a waterfall, her eyebrows and eyes were cold and aloof, and her aura was both calm and sharp.
Her gaze swept over them, and her expression immediately changed. "What happened? Deacon Ye, how did you get so badly injured?"
"Was it done by the Realm Breaking Heavenly Sect?" she asked urgently.
Gu Linfeng's face was pale, and he slowly shook his head. "No, Senior Sister Su."
"On our way back, we passed through the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain... and encountered the Primordial Divine Beast Void Tribulation Devouring Chi. Moreover, it was at the peak of the Realm Breaking Realm Pinnacle."
The woman's pupils constricted sharply. "What?!" "Void Tribulation Devouring Chi? The Realm Breaking Realm Pinnacle?"
Ye Wuhen said in a deep voice, "Yes, Qianxue." "It's the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi." "Let's not talk about that now, let's take the disciples inside to heal their injuries."
Su Qianxue's face darkened. "Quickly!" "Someone come here!" "Help the disciples to the sect's Immortal Pool to heal their injuries!"
A dozen disciples quickly rushed out of the inner hall. "Yes, Steward Su!" They carefully helped the seriously injured man up and hurried towards the Immortal Pool.
Su Qianxue stood before the mountain gate, her gaze deep. The Void Tribulation Devouring Chi rarely appeared easily; something must have appeared in the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain.
The wind was colder atop the mountain. The sea of clouds surged, and the array light above the Boundless Realm Divine Sect slowly rotated.
Outside the gates of the Boundless Realm Divine Sect, the sea of clouds surged, and the wind howled like knives.
Su Qianxue supported Ye Wuhen with one hand, and quickly circulated her spiritual energy with the other to stabilize his breathing. Her brows were furrowed with anxiety and shock, and her voice was low but urgent.
"Senior Brother Ye... how did you escape the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi?"
Ye Wuhen's steps were unsteady, and blood was still seeping from the wound on his chest. He looked up at the direction of the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain in the distance, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
"It wasn't us who escaped," he said slowly, his voice low. "It was a fellow Daoist... who single-handedly lured away the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi."
Su Qianxue paused. "Alone?" Ye Wuhen nodded. "That fellow Daoist's name is Qin Yu. He just arrived from the upper levels of the Void Obliteration Domain."
"Cultivation level... only Severed Thought Realm · Middle Stage." Su Qianxue's pupils constricted. "What?!" "Severed Thought Realm · Middle Stage?!" "He lured away the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi all by himself?"
She could hardly believe it. Ye Wuhen gave a wry smile. "Yes."
"While escorting the Chi Lineage's goods, our convoy encountered members of the Realm Breaking Heavenly Sect and engaged in a fierce battle with them."
"Brother Qin also arrived at the upper echelons around that time." "He not only offered assistance, but also, at the most critical moment of the battle... killed Xiao Potian with a single blow."
Su Qianxue's eyes widened in shock. "Xiao Potian? Xiao Potian of the Realm Breaking Heavenly Sect?" "The one at the Severed Thought Realm · Advanced Stage?"
Ye Wuhen nodded. "Exactly." "Later, for some reason, Chu Lingyun led his men away, so we took Brother Qin with us to deliver the goods."
"On the way back..." His voice tightened slightly. "We encountered the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi." "After several battles, our disciples suffered heavy casualties."
"Seeing the situation was dire, Brother Qin lured that beast away by himself. That's how we managed to escape."
The mountain wind suddenly intensified. The clouds hung low. Su Qianxue remained silent for a moment, her eyes filled with complex emotions. "Senior Brother Ye..." "Your lives were bought with his."
"Our Boundless Realm Divine Sect owes him a great favor," she said firmly. "If he can safely escape the pursuit of the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi."
"Our Boundless Realm Divine Sect must not let him down." Ye Wuhen lowered his gaze. "Sigh..." "I hope he'll be blessed with good fortune."
The words had barely left his mouth when Ye Wuhen suddenly coughed violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood that stained his clothes.
Su Qianxue's expression changed. "Senior Brother Ye!" She quickly channeled her spiritual energy into his body. "Don't speak anymore." "Let's go, healing your injuries is the priority."
She helped Ye Wuhen and quickly headed towards the sect's immortal pool. Between the floating palaces atop the mountain, array lights flickered. The aura of the elders could be faintly felt in the sky above the sect.
Realm Breaking Heavenly Sect.
The sect's main hall floats above the broken mountain ridge, its structure forged from dark gold iron, and its roof inlaid with Realm Breaking runes.
The surrounding void distorted slightly, as if it could Realm Splitting at any moment. The atmosphere inside the hall was heavy, and the black stone floor reflected a cold light.
A disciple hurriedly knelt down. "Reporting to the Sect Master, news has arrived that the Primordial Divine Beast, the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi, has appeared in the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain."
On the high platform of the main hall, a man slowly opened his eyes. His aura was as deep as an abyss. He wore a black and gold robe, his brows and eyes were cold and stern, and the Wind of Realm Breaking around him was faintly visible.
Realm Breaking Realm High Stage. Sect Master of the Realm Breaking Heavenly Sect – Luo Xinghe.
He glanced indifferently at the prince. "Yes, I understand. You may leave." The disciple respectfully withdrew. At this moment, a steward stepped forward.
"Sect Master, the appearance of the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi is no ordinary event." "That Heaven-Burning Flame Domain... surely holds a treasure."
Luo Xinghe tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the seat. "Hmm." "Have Chu Lingyun and the others returned?"
The steward clasped his hands in a fist salute. "We've already sent someone to recall him." Luo Xinghe stood up. The Wind of Realm Breaking trembled slightly within the hall.
"Alright." "I'll deliver the message to the Shangguan Lineage immediately." His gaze was deep. "If there truly is a rare treasure appearing in the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain..."
"My Realm Breaking Heavenly Sect will perform a great service before Lord Shangguan." Inside the hall, the atmosphere grew colder.
The Shangguan Lineage, one of the Lineage of the Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain, and the Realm Breaking Heavenly Sect are merely pawns under their control. Meanwhile, the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain has become the eye of the storm.
Outside the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain, a cluster of volcanoes, like crimson dragons, coiled across the land, while the sky was illuminated by blazing light, turning it orange-gold.
Qin Yu returned from the depths. From afar, he could see a large number of cultivators gathered on the outer mountain ridge.
The auras crisscrossed, with the lowest cultivation level being the Severed Thought Realm · Middle Stage. Among them, several auras were as heavy as mountains, representing the Realm Breaking Realm High Stage, and even the Realm Breaking Realm Pinnacle.
The volcanic rock face was crowded with people. Some wore sect robes, some were Rogue Cultivator, and some Lineage insignia. The atmosphere was restless.
Qin Yu's eyes flickered slightly. "They arrived faster than I expected."
Xiao Yue gave a soft hum. "Hmph, those who smell treasure are always the fastest to run."
Qin Yu nodded. "Xiao Yue, I'll go alone." Xiao Yue blinked. "Okay."
A flash of starlight. She transformed into a ray of light and returned to her sea of consciousness. Qin Yu concealed his aura and silently merged into the crowd.
He remained calm, as if he were just an ordinary cultivator at the Severed Thought Realm. The surrounding area buzzed with discussion.
"Didn't they say the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi had appeared? Why can't I see it?"
"That's right, the news says that the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi Annihilation the Boundless Realm Divine Sect's convoy here."
"Yes, the news can't be wrong." "The appearance of the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi means a rare treasure will surely be born."
"What treasures does the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain possess... that could attract ancient divine beasts?"
The volcanic wind howled, lava surged, and the air rippled among the crowd.
Everyone was waiting. Waiting for a real commotion to occur deep within the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain. On the outer edge of the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain, fiery winds swirled, and the mountain ridges were densely packed with people.
Just as everyone was discussing this, a sharp, cracking sound suddenly came from the sky.
The space was forcibly torn apart.
A blazing white crack spread out from the sky, with pale golden Dao patterns flowing around its edges, as if a power from a higher level was stabilizing the passage.
The next instant, a neat and solemn team slowly stepped out from the crack.
Their robes were snow-white, with dark gold cloud patterns embroidered on their cuffs, and a simple "Ju" character on their chests shone brightly under the firelight.
"It's the Ju Lineage!" someone whispered in the crowd.
"Oh dear, it's obvious without even thinking that with the Void Tribulation Devouring Chi appearing, the Lineage will definitely come."
At the very front of the group, two auras stood as steady as mountains. A woman stepped forward slowly.
She wore a pale gold flowing robe, her hair was tied up, her face was aloof, and her eyes were as deep as a cold pool.
An aura of annihilation emanated from her, as if the world around her was dimming slightly.
The True Annihilation Realm · Peak. Ju Wanning, the steward of the Ju Lineage. Her gaze swept over the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain, her expression indifferent.
Beside her stood a young man with his hands behind his back.
As the black robe fluttered, the space trembled slightly, as if each breath was subtly altering the structure of heaven and earth.
Mystic Void Realm - Supreme. Ju Anran.
"Look, that's Ju Wanning!" "Her cultivation has already True Annihilation Realm · Peak!"
"And Ju Anran, he's here too! The Mystic Void Realm · Supreme!"
"Both of the Ju Lineage's stewards have arrived... This Heaven-Burning Flame Domain is going to be fun."
Behind the two stood ten disciples in neat rows, their auras solid and their concentration at the Severed Thought Realm · Supreme.
Each person had a faint imprint of their Lineage's Fate Soul flowing around them, and their aura far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators.
The Ju Lineage team landed. Huo Feng lowered his voice slightly. However, before the crowd could calm down...
The sky on the other side trembled again. "Boom--!" Space shattered like a mirror. A pitch-black crack stretched across the sky.
A chilling aura emanated from them. Another team stepped forward.
He wore a black and gold robe with crisscrossing patterns on the cuffs like sharp blades, and the two sharp characters "Shangguan" were engraved on his chest.
"The Shangguan Lineage has arrived!" "Isn't that Shangguan Xuanchen? Mystic Void Realm · Supreme!"
A tall, imposing man landed first. His eyes were sharp as blades, and his aura was sharp and piercing.
Mystic Void Realm - Supreme. Shangguan Xuanchen.
Behind him, an even heavier aura pressed down.
True Annihilation Realm - Supreme. Shangguan Lingxiao.
The man's face was cold and hard, and the aura of annihilation around him was even sharper than Ju Wanning's, as if he could tear the void apart at any moment.
"Look, even Shangguan Lingxiao is here!" "This is going to be fun."
The Ju Lineage and the Shangguan Lineage have always been at odds.
"Hehe, even if we don't find any rare treasure today, there'll still be a good show to watch."
The Shangguan Lineage also brought ten disciples at the Severed Thought Realm · Supreme. Their imposing presence was as orderly as a military formation. After both groups landed...
The air suddenly turned cold. The fire and wind were briefly disrupted by the clash between the two Lineage auras.
Ju Anran glanced indifferently at the person opposite her. Shangguan Xuanchen returned her gaze with a cold look. Of Lineage four great Lineage, two had already arrived.
Two True Annihilation Realm · Supreme, two Mystic Void Realm · Supreme, Severed Thought Realm · Supreme. The atmosphere outside the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain...
It was no longer just a treasure hunt; it had become a silent confrontation between Lineage. And in the crowd, Qin Yu stood quietly, his gaze calm.