Ascension of The Unholy Immortal-Chapter 380: Another Contract

"So when are you leaving?" Sun Wu asked, his gaze filled with a mix of curiosity and hidden intentions. Although his tone was casual, but there was an undercurrent of urgency in his voice.

"Leaving?" Liang echoed, momentarily caught off guard. Confusion flickered across his face as he stared at Sun Wu, trying to piece together what the older man might be referring to. Then it hit him—the agreement he had made with the mysterious Immortal fairy. In all the chaos and recent events, he had almost forgotten about it.

He hesitated for a brief moment before nodding decisively. "I can’t keep the young miss waiting. I’ll be leaving right now."

Sun Wu nodded approvingly, his sharp eyes glinting with approval. "If my calculations are correct, your power should now be sufficient to contend with an early-stage Void Return Realm expert."

Liang gave him a skeptical look, though there was no denying the truth behind Sun Wu’s words. "Indeed, it’s around this level."

"I think you’re qualified to know this before you leave," Sun Wu continued, pulling out a jade slip from within his robes. He handed it over to Liang with deliberate care. "This is Spirit Knowledge Jade. Any information or updates gathered by the Palace will be automatically recorded here. While traveling to Runestone, I advise you to review the recent events."

Liang’s eyes flickered with surprise as he gazed at the jade slip in his hand. He couldn’t help but give Sun Wu a grateful look. "Senior Brother Sun, I don’t know what to say."

"It’s nothing; you’re qualified to have it," Sun Wu replied with a soft chuckle, dismissing Liang’s gratitude with a wave of his hand. "You can leave now."

With a final nod, Liang stepped back, his figure blurring into the air until he vanished without a trace.

"The domain is about to enter a state of chaos. Another Void Return Realm powerhouse is certainly reassuring," Sun Wu sighed before vanishing as well.

Outside the Devil Realm, Liang sat cross-legged atop a massive flying meteorite, His brow furrowed in concentration, his eyes darting rapidly over the lines of text etched into the jade.

"Heavenly Will fragment... Destruction of the Heaven End Pavilion?"

He took a deep breath, looking very confused. What kind of power could accomplish such a feat? Keep in mind that Shadow Exalt’s strength wasn’t much weaker than a late-stage Void Return Realm powerhouse. Who could possibly kill him and exterminate the entire Heaven End Pavilion?

Suddenly, he came across another piece of information accessible only to Void Return Realm experts.

"Nether Sovereign... An ancient Domain Lord from the previous epoch?"

Liang’s face grew contemplative. "It seems the fight for the Heavenly Will won’t be as straightforward as I thought."

He let out a sigh. The higher he ascended, the more he realized how far the peak truly was.

"It doesn’t really matter; I won’t be participating," he muttered, shaking his head. He glanced thoughtfully in the direction of the Devil Realm.

Truth be told, he didn’t need to honor his promise to her—not entirely. Bloodline contracts were binding for most cultivators, their mystical nature making them nearly impossible to break. But Liang wasn’t like most cultivators. By channeling his soul and bloodline source into his Inner Universe, he could manipulate the laws governing those bindings, effectively severing the contract without repercussions.

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Of course, there was always the risk that the Immortal fairy would sense his actions, and acquiring such a powerful enemy—one whose abilities remained shrouded in mystery—wasn’t worth the trouble, especially since her request wasn’t overly burdensome.

"Let’s first fulfill our agreement with the Dong Clan," he decided.

Standing up, he took a step forward and disappeared into the void.

***

A few days later, at the Heaven Fortune Domain...

Three men sat opposite each other in a VIP room at the Jade Lotus Tower.

"It’s my first time drinking seventh-grade Red Heaven Wine," Liang remarked, savoring another sip of the exquisite beverage. "It’s indeed a wonder."

"Well, it couldn’t be helped," Dong Tian Zi chuckled, leaning back in his chair. "At the Jade Lotus Inn, only half-step Void Return Realm experts or higher can craft such wine."

"Making wine isn’t much different from refining spirit pills," Dong Tian Shu added, his tone serious yet tinged with pride. "It’s one of the Hundred Arts of Heaven and Earth."

"I’m sure Brother Shu paid a hefty price to secure us this wine," Liang commented, his gaze shifting to the bald-headed man with a hint of amusement.

Acquiring such high-grade Red Heaven Wine wasn’t an easy feat, even for prominent figures who might only obtain a small amount every hundred years.

"You’re thinking too much, Brother Liang," Dong Tian Shu laughed. "I merely promised them that when I become the head of the Dong Clan, I’d allow them to build their branches within our system."

Dong Tian Zi’s eyes narrowed slightly at this revelation, though he chose not to comment.

It was well-known that the Dong Clan strictly prohibited any foreign forces—be they commercial entities like the All Things Chambers or the Jade Lotus Inns—from operating within their territory.

Clearly, Dong Tian Shu valued his love for food and wine above tradition.

Liang glanced at Dong Tian Shu’s bald head and couldn’t suppress a wry smile. Irony seemed to follow the man wherever he went.

"Well, let’s get down to business," Dong Tian Shu said, wiping his mouth and handing a spatial bracelet to Liang.

"This contains all the necessary materials for arranging the matrix."

Liang nodded and accepted the bracelet. After a moment of browsing through its contents, a strange expression appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Dong Tian Zi felt uneasy. "Is something missing, Brother?"

Dong Tian Shu also looked at him with confusion. Could they have forgotten something?

"No, everything is in order... It’s just not enough," Liang sighed, placing the bracelet on the table.

Dong Tian Zi’s expression changed. "What do you mean by that?"

"The circumstances are different now," Liang explained, looking at them deeply. "What you want is to build a minor version of the matrix. Previously, it might have been possible, but now I don’t think so."

Hearing this, the duo exchanged wary glances.

"Is there a solution?" Dong Tian Shu asked in a serious tone.

Liang thought for a moment before nodding. "Yes, there is a solution. For me to construct the matrix safely, I need to examine the original blueprint of the Void Integration Matrix."

The duo stared at each other in astonishment. Dong Tian Zi’s expression darkened. "Brother Liang, you’re asking for the impossible. Even we don’t have access to such a thing."

"I know it’s a long shot, but I’m afraid it’s the only way," Liang replied firmly. "Without a proper understanding of the original matrix’s structure and energy flow, attempting a smaller version under the current circumstances is akin to building a house on sand. It’s simply too risky."

Dong Tian Zi frowned, his fingers drumming lightly on the table. The original Void Integration Matrix was a closely guarded secret, its blueprint stored in the deepest vaults of the Dong Clan’s ancestral hall. Access was restricted to the Clan Leader and a select few elders.

"Brother Liang," Dong Tian Zi shook his head helplessly. "You must understand the gravity of your request. The blueprint is a sacred artifact of our clan, passed down through generations. Revealing it to an outsider..."

"...is out of the question," Dong Tian Shu finished firmly.

Liang sighed, anticipating their resistance. "I understand your hesitation," he said calmly. "But believe me, I wouldn’t ask if there were another way. The current instability of the void qi in the domain, coupled with the imminent emergence of the Heavenly Will, necessitates a different approach. We need the full power of the Void Integration Matrix, not a pale imitation."

"I’m not asking for access to your entire ancestral matrix system. I only need to study the blueprint of the Void Integration Matrix itself, under strict supervision, of course. I assure you, my only interest lies in fulfilling my promise to your clan, nothing more."

Dong Tian Zi and Dong Tian Shu exchanged uneasy glances. Liang’s words were logical, his reasoning sound. The recent upheavals in the domain were impossible to ignore, and the potential consequences of a failed or incomplete matrix were too dire to contemplate.

"Perhaps there is a way..." a cold voice echoed across the room as a figure materialized out of thin air. The newcomer was tall and imposing, with sharp features and an air of unquestionable authority. His long silver hair flowed freely down his back, contrasting sharply with his piercing black eyes that seemed to see through everything.

Liang’s eyes narrowed slightly as he assessed the newcomer. Though inwardly calm, he remained vigilant.

"Father," Dong Tian Zi said respectfully, rising to his feet and bowing low.

"Uncle," Dong Tian Shu echoed, doing the same.

"Senior Tian Wang," Liang inclined his head politely, recognizing the newcomer as the current second-in-command of the Dong Clan, Dong Tian Wang.

Dong Tian Wang’s gaze swept over Liang, a hint of curiosity flickering in his eyes. "So, you’re Rui’s new fiancé."