Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 869 - 14: Reckoning, Secrets, and Departure

You owe Fellow Zhou an explanation!

When Fairy Zi Yi heard this from Zhouyang, her heart panicked, and her gaze involuntarily changed.

Her eyes flickered as she glanced at Zhouyang's stern face, her thoughts spinning, and she forced a smile, "Is Fellow Zhou perhaps misunderstanding something? I don't understand your meaning."

Seeing her still trying to play dumb, Zhouyang's expression darkened accordingly.

He coldly looked at her and said, "Does Fellow Zi Yi truly not understand? Do you really need me to spell out the conspiracy you and Fellow Purple Lightning schemed, before you'll admit it?"

"If it must be so, then I will no longer consider the friendship from your previous assistance!"

By the end, his tone had become extremely cold and severe.

At this moment, Zhouyang, carrying the might of a Late-stage Tribulation True Immortal, was exuding a defiance against the heavens, with an immense deterrent in his every word and action.

Fairy Zi Yi, having witnessed that Celestial Punishment Thunder Punishment before, felt an unlimited pressure facing Zhouyang's strong words and presence.

She looked at Zhouyang with a dark expression, and her mind couldn't help but recall that half-dragon, half-human figure rampaging through the sea of thunder.

Then she shivered slightly, feeling that if she continued to feign ignorance, that figure would tear her apart in the next moment!

"It's not my fault! Fellow Zhou, please discern the truth, it was all Purple Lightning's scheme, I never agreed to participate!"

Finally, as if unable to bear the pressure, she looked at Zhouyang with a face full of fear and surrendered.

From Fairy Zi Yi's mouth, Zhouyang quickly came to understand the plan of Master Purple Lightning and the others.

His intuition was correct; these Tier Seven beings of the Li Yang Realm indeed harbored a murderous intent towards him for lingering too long without leaving, and they planned to team up to surround and kill him, to seize the secrets he held.

However, these characters could never agree on how to handle him and divide his immortal artifact treasures, each with their own schemes.

Seizing the chance, he threw out the Void Shift immortal technique, causing those folks to be ensnared by this technique, further delaying their actions.

Now that he had broken through to the Late Tribulation Crossing Stage, the possibility of these guys' plan ever being carried out had vanished!

Soon after revealing Master Purple Lightning and the others' plan, Fairy Zi Yi, full of regret, pleaded continuously to Zhouyang:

"Fellow Zhou, you must believe me, I truly never intended to partake in it, it's just that I was afraid of their targeting and revenge afterwards if I told you, and thus didn't dare speak up!"

"Of course, I now know I was wrong. I humbly ask Fellow Zhou to be magnanimous and forgive me for not informing you!"

Is it just for not informing?

Zhouyang looked at the regretful Fairy Zi Yi without speaking.

Whether Fairy Zi Yi was truly involved is not difficult to ascertain; capturing any of those Tier Seven beings involved and performing a soul search would reveal it.

Yet Zhouyang actually didn't care about this.

After a slight contemplation, he said to Fairy Zi Yi, "Fellow Zi Yi, there's no need to panic. Even if you were involved, it doesn't matter, since you haven't acted yet, right?"

Before Fairy Zi Yi could respond, he continued, "But what Fellow Purple Lightning did was truly vile. I've always had no grudge against him, and when interacting with him, I've shown quite a bit of respect. Why would he gather people to seek my death?"

"Am I really so detested?"

Hearing this, Fairy Zi Yi was left speechless internally.

She couldn't believe Zhouyang didn't know why Master Purple Lightning wanted to deal with him!

Now she truly felt fear towards Zhouyang.

Thinking of how what she had painstakingly cultivated for years, the Void Shift technique, was merely a smokescreen Zhouyang threw out upon sensing danger sent a chill through her heart.

At that time, Zhouyang sensed danger yet chose to stay and break through to the Late Tribulation Crossing Stage.

What immense confidence!

Fairy Zi Yi shivered internally at the thought.

She had no idea where Zhouyang's confidence came from, believing he could break through to the Late Tribulation Stage within just a few hundred years.

But she knew that now within the Li Yang Realm, Zhouyang was an invincible presence.

She also understood that Master Purple Lightning and others, who conspired to harm Zhouyang, would face great trouble!

However, being like a clay Bodhisattva crossing the river herself, she was in no position nor had the heart to care about others now.

After a brief contemplation, she carefully asked Zhouyang, "I don't know how Fellow Zhou plans to deal with Fellow Purple Lightning and others?"

Finishing her question, fearing Zhouyang's misunderstanding, she immediately added, "If there's anything where you need my help, please feel free to ask, I will be sure to make amends!"

"If the fairy is willing to help, that would be best!"

Zhouyang glanced at her, and then moved his lips slightly to deliver instructions through a sound transmission.

After hearing Zhouyang's sound transmission, Fairy Zi Yi was initially shocked but then nodded emphatically, "I understand. Rest assured, Fellow Zhou, I will handle it well!"

Hearing this, Zhouyang couldn't help but gaze deeply at her and said, "As long as the fairy handles this matter well, not only will the previous issues be forgotten, but when I leave this realm, there will be additional benefits for you!"

These words gave Fairy Zi Yi some relief.

She repeatedly assured her commitment, then took her leave to accomplish the task Zhouyang had assigned.

After Fairy Zi Yi left, Zhouyang turned back to look at the land behind him that had been devastated by the Celestial Tribulation Thunder, shook his head, and also left that barren land.

This land, destroyed by the Celestial Tribulation Thunder, was even more desolate and barren than the Boundless Desert Sea where he was born; it might take thousands of years to fully recover.

Casually finding a scenic mountain peak to rest on, Zhouyang began to calmly sort out his current situation.

After his cultivation had breached into the Late Tribulation Crossing Stage, he finally understood the differences compared to previous stages and realized why only upon reaching this realm could he autonomously ascend to the Upper Realm.

Because it's not just a significant boost in cultivation and magical power, but also a deeper control and understanding of the heaven and earth laws.

Once Zhouyang settled his mind, he could easily observe the operation and transformation of the surrounding heaven and earth laws.

If he wished, he could now, at the cost equivalent to a Qi Refining Cultivator's magical power, slightly alter the trajectory of a certain law's operation to unleash a powerful attack threatening a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.

Utilizing the power of heaven and earth for oneself is the ultimate technique of a Late Tribulation Cultivator!

Through this method, breaking through the world's barriers is not a challenge for a Late Tribulation Cultivator.

During earlier times when facing the heavenly Dao's will of this realm, he couldn't fully unleash this method's power; otherwise, he might have dealt with the situation much more easily.

However, when dealing with other cultivators, this method would be immensely effective, bolstering his confidence in his forthcoming plans.

On the other side, after parting from Zhouyang, Fairy Zi Yi headed back to her grotto, contacted Master Purple Lightning and others, relaying the events of Zhouyang undergoing the Celestial Punishment Thunder Punishment.

In her message, it was stated that Zhouyang used an Upper Realm Secret Technique to forcibly seize the realm's origin to cultivate a heaven-defying divine technique, which thus triggered the Celestial Punishment Thunder and severely injured him.

This slight change in the actual cause brought about a completely different effect.

Had it been said that Zhouyang ascended to the Late Tribulation Crossing Stage, Master Purple Lightning and others would have been terrified, desperately devising ways to evade Zhouyang's retribution.

Claiming now that Zhouyang was severely injured from the heaven-defying divine technique, the same characters with sinister motivations like Master Purple Lightning would be sparked with the intent to kill him while he's down and vulnerable.

As a result, upon receiving Fairy Zi Yi's transmission, Master Purple Lightning and others began verifying the information through other channels and gathering forces to head for the Ju Yang Continent to besiege Zhouyang.

Not long after, news of the Celestial Punishment Thunder appearing in the Purple Mist Mountain Range of the Ju Yang Continent spread, confirming for Master Purple Lightning and his cohort the truth in Fairy Zi Yi's words.

Thus, more than seven Tier Seven beings of the Li Yang Realm started leaving their grottos and Dao fields heading towards the Ju Yang Continent with an intention to kill.

Master Purple Lightning, Master Red Star, Master Cangming, Master Yun Jian, Dragon Whale True Spirit, Heaven-Sundering True Spirit, Drought Fiend Celestial Corpse...

Each of these Li Yang Realm Tier Seven beings was converging on the Ju Yang Continent, most of whom were even Zhouyang's "acquaintances."

Among them were those who had collaborated with him in storming the Chixiao Sword Sect centuries ago, such as Master Cangming, along with Master Red Star who had been a hostile Human Race True Immortal.

Now, to handle Zhouyang, these True Immortals and True Spirits with previous hostilities could band together, putting aside old grievances, to face him alone!

Upon learning all this from Fairy Zi Yi's transmission, Zhouyang's face couldn't help but show an expression of anger.

"Well, you all really have a way to heaven, but you won't take it. Yet, you charge into hell with no way back, rushing to meet your doom!"

A flash of cold light appeared in his eyes, and a murderous intent surged within.

He immediately sent a message to Fairy Zi Yi, instructing her to adhere to the plan.

On the other side, after receiving the message from Zhouyang, Fairy Zi Yi quickly communicated with Master Zidian and others who were on their way, claiming to have important information to share with them.

Because of Fairy Zi Yi's previous actions, no one doubted her at this moment. Upon hearing she had crucial information, all hurried to the location she had chosen for their meeting.

In no time, these Tier Seven leaders gathered at a remote location on Ju Yang Continent.

"Why did Fairy choose such a remote place for our meeting? Could it be that fellow has discovered something?"

On a barren and desolate wasteland, after seeing Fairy Zi Yi's real body, Master Zidian relaxed slightly and couldn't help expressing his concern.

Upon hearing his words, the already present Master Red Star and others also looked at Fairy Zi Yi with concern.

Despite their numbers, they were deeply wary of Zhouyang due to the power he had previously demonstrated.

Seeing this, Fairy Zi Yi couldn't help but disdain them inwardly.

Having witnessed Zhouyang's majestic and heroic stance against heaven, she had already developed a deep reverence for him.

Now, looking at Master Zidian and the others, sneaky and lacking the demeanor of True Immortals, the contrast made her feel extremely fortunate and proud of her decision to side with Zhouyang in time.

However, she dared not show this pride now. Ruining Zhouyang's plan would bring consequences she couldn't bear.

She quickly waved her hand, saying, "That's not it. It's just that he's on guard against everyone due to his injuries. I'm worried that a location too close might alert him and cause unforeseen changes."

Hearing her explanation, Master Zidian and the others visibly relaxed, nodding repeatedly and saying, "Makes sense, makes sense. Thank you for your effort, Fairy."

Then, Master Red Star squinted his eyes, suddenly looking at Fairy Zi Yi and asking, "What exactly is the important information Fairy mentioned?"

The Dragon Whale True Spirit, from the Demon Race, immediately chimed in, "Yes, Fairy urgently summoned us to meet here. What important information do you have to share?"

"It's nothing new, just that fellow, severely injured, plans to leave this realm."

Fairy Zi Yi's face hardened as she gravely spoke the so-called "important information."

"What? He's trying to escape!"

"No way! We absolutely can't let him get away! If he escapes, where will we find a second person to coerce for the Ascension Technique?"

"Yes, we mustn't let him escape. We should act immediately to capture him!"

As expected, upon hearing that Zhouyang was planning to leave this realm, Master Cangming, Master Zidian, and the others panicked, all insisting on taking immediate action to capture Zhouyang.

They had secretly plotted for hundreds of years for this, and now, finally seizing the chance with Zhouyang injured, there was no way they'd let a cooked duck fly away!

Seeing this, Fairy Zi Yi nodded in agreement and said, "I think the same, which is why I urgently summoned everyone to discuss strategies. If we're to act, we must do it quickly!"

"Discuss what? Since he's now severely wounded, we should just strike directly and catch him off guard!"

The robust Dragon Whale True Spirit waved its arm, and its voice boomed in everyone's ears like muffled thunder.

Luckily, everyone was used to dealing with him and had long been accustomed to his loud voice.

Upon hearing his suggestion, everyone pondered briefly before nodding in agreement with his simple yet effective plan.

"Well, since every Immortal Friend is intent on acting now, I shall lead you to that fellow's healing place!"

Fairy Zi Yi's face turned serious, and upon finishing her words, she took the lead in setting the path.

Having secretly communicated with the others for a long time without revealing any plans to ambush Zhouyang, and with Zhouyang now injured by the Celestial Punishment Thunder, it was clear to the wise that he had lost his power and couldn't continue stirring trouble with him.

Thus, at this point, despite having lived for tens of thousands of years, no Tier Seven beings from Li Yang Realm suspected Fairy Zi Yi of betraying them. They all followed her to assault Zhouyang's "healing place."

These individuals were overconfident, thinking they could capitalize on Zhouyang's severe injuries, seizing the opportunity to capture or kill him with overwhelming force.

Outnumbered, they believed Zhouyang had no chance of victory.

In reality, however, Zhouyang's "healing place" was precisely the burial ground he had chosen for these Tier Seven beings from Li Yang Realm.

This place was none other than the Celestial Ruins Mountain Range, where he had first descended into the Li Yang Realm with Master Lie Hu!

The Celestial Ruins Mountain Range was a renowned forbidden land on Ju Yang Continent. Although the Spiritual Qi wasn't as dense as in the Purple Mist Mountain Range where Fairy Zi Yi cultivated, it wasn't far off.

Thus, no Tier Seven being from Li Yang Realm seriously doubted Zhouyang's decision to move there for healing, especially since the Purple Mist Mountain Range had suffered significant Spiritual Vein damage from Zhouyang's Celestial Punishment Thunder, making it unsuitable for Tribulation Crossing True Immortals to cultivate.

The speed of Tier Seven beings is naturally swift, and it wasn't long before Fairy Zi Yi led the Tier Seven beings into the Celestial Ruins Mountain Range.

At this moment, Zhouyang's incarnation suddenly appeared before all the Tier Seven beings from Li Yang Realm, glaring at them with anger, exclaiming, "What are you all doing here? Fairy Zi Yi, why did you bring so many Immortal Friends here? What is your intention?"

"Hahaha, doing what? Seeing us here in such numbers, do you not know our intention yet?"

Master Red Star looked at Zhouyang's incarnation, filled with anger and suddenly burst into laughter.

He laughed heartily, face full of satisfaction, and said, "Zhouyang, your evil deeds in this realm have incurred heavenly punishment. Today is the day of your demise!"

Hearing these words, Zhouyang's incarnation looked even more enraged, immediately turning his gaze towards Master Cangming and Master Zidian, questioning, "Fellow Daoist Cangming, Fellow Daoist Zidian, I ask you, have Zhouyang and I any enmity? Do you also wish to kick me while I'm down, cornering me to death?"

However, in response to his question, Master Cangming remained silent, while Master Zidian, with a faint smile, said, "Fellow Daoist Zhou exaggerated. We merely wish to invite Fellow Daoist Zhou to a different place to impart teachings. We have no intention of harming you."

"For such childish lies to come from your mouth, Fellow Daoist Zidian, a dignified True Immortal, is laughable indeed!"

Zhouyang's incarnation laughed in anger, repeatedly shouting, "Good, good, good, this is what you have forced upon me!"

As soon as the words fell, his figure instantly transformed into a myriad of green light spots and vanished without a trace.

Seeing this, Master Zidian frowned and said gravely, "This is bad. That fellow might still struggle. We must act quickly, not giving him any chance to prepare!"

"Then let's act together, and first shatter his Immortal Body!"

The words fell heavily from the lips of the Heaven-Sundering True Spirit from the Dragon Saint Palace, brimming with murderous intent.

No one objected, as they had no intention of allowing Zhouyang to leave the Li Yang Realm alive.

Thus, the group quickly surrounded Zhouyang's "healing place," simultaneously attacking the Guardian Array.

With more than seven Tier Seven beings striking together, the array Zhouyang had casually set up was naturally easily broken.

Then, the "weak and weary" Zhouyang was forced to fly out of the cave.

"Fairy Zi Yi was right, this fellow is indeed severely injured!"

In mid-air, looking at the "weak and weary" Zhouyang, Master Zidian and others smiled broadly, their hearts finally at ease.

None spoke of ethics, directly attacking together, intending to capture Zhouyang as quickly as possible.

Yet, as they moved, Fairy Zi Yi's attack suddenly veered off course, striking Master Zidian nearby.

"Fairy Zi Yi, you..."

This unexpected change stunned everyone, leaving them puzzled at Fairy Zi Yi's madness.

However, they soon understood!

For as Fairy Zi Yi acted, the "weak and weary" Zhouyang's aura suddenly surged, reaching a level that instilled fear in their hearts.

We were deceived!

This was the first thought in many hearts.

But it was already too late, at least for Master Zidian.

Fairy Zi Yi's sudden strike instantly overwhelmed Master Zidian.

Before he could respond, Zhouyang, who had been waiting for this opportunity, delivered a fatal blow.

Boom!

As a burst of fiery explosion rose, Master Zidian's True Immortal Body directly disintegrated and shattered.

His Primordial Spirit had just escaped from the explosion center when it was instantly devoured by a golden firebird, only managing to let out a scream before becoming silent.

At the same time, with the Treasure Tower above his head and the Golden Bell enveloping him, Zhouyang, like an invincible god of slaughter, pushed forth, taking on all the attacks from the Tier Seven beings of the Li Yang Realm without a scratch.

Such a display, coupled with his revealed Late-Stage Tribulation strength and the fierce prowess that had just instantly killed Master Zidian, instantly caused the Tier Seven beings to lose all courage.

At this moment, they all realized that this was all a conspiracy by Zhouyang and Fairy Zi Yi.

First, they intentionally let Fairy Zi Yi lure them out, then they captured them all in one go.

Given this, the Tier Seven beings were instantly filled with concern, and soon someone directly ran away.

"This villain is ferocious; it's wise for everyone to retreat!"

With a shout, the cunning "Drought Fiend Celestial Corpse" was the first to escape.

As an alien that attained the Dao, surviving to this day, its best skills were assessing the situation and fleeing.

Whenever sensing danger, it would immediately choose to evade.

Its escape instantly made those remaining lose all will to fight and they too fled for their lives.

But how could Zhouyang allow these people to escape?

This time, Zhouyang was truly enraged!

He didn't choose to pursue those escaping Tier Seven aliens first; instead, he immediately targeted Master Red Star after dealing with Master Zidian.

The two could be considered old adversaries and knew well of each other's methods.

Unfortunately, Master Red Star's knowledge was based on Zhouyang's Mid-Stage Tribulation cultivation data.

But now, with Zhouyang having stepped into the Late-Stage Tribulation, everything was different.

Even though he brought the Sect's Treasure, the "Sun God Sword", from the Chixiao Sword Sect, it still couldn't withstand Zhouyang's fierce might.

Seeing Master Red Star fighting Zhouyang alone, Master Yun Jian as another Tribulation Crossing True Immortal of the Chixiao Sword Sect naturally couldn't stand by, so he gritted his teeth and stayed to help Master Red Star.

But that was precisely what Zhouyang wanted.

Remember, Zhouyang also had a doppelgänger and Fellow Daoist Zi Yi who had sided with him.

So what looked like a two-on-one was actually a three-on-two.

With numerical superiority and absolute advantage in cultivation, the outcome was naturally without much suspense.

Despite Master Red Star's desperate struggle to resist, he couldn't overcome the huge advantage Zhouyang's cultivation provided.

After less than half a day of battle, he followed in Master Zidian's footsteps, directly shattered by Zhouyang and his Primordial Spirit suppressed by the Qianyang Golden Tower.

Seeing Master Red Star's tragic fate, Master Yun Jian's heart was filled with fear, and he immediately thought of fleeing.

But his desire to flee was evidently too late now.

"I surrender, Fellow Daoist Zhou, spare my life, I surrender!"

Upon seeing Zhouyang blocking his way, Master Yun Jian's expression changed rapidly, and he decisively chose to surrender.

To continue fighting would surely lead to death; surrender was humiliating, but at least it offered a chance to survive.

He felt he still had some value.

Indeed, upon hearing his willingness to surrender, Zhouyang's expression slightly changed, and the attack he was about to launch stopped.

"Wise choice!"

With a cold snort, Zhouyang immediately headed for the Chiyu Continent, pressing the surrendered Master Yun Jian along with him.

What he cared about was always the legacy of the Chixiao Sword Sect.

As for those Tier Seven beings who fled, Zhouyang naturally had plenty of time to settle accounts with them later.

After this battle, Fairy Zi Yi thoroughly "sold herself" to Zhouyang, so naturally, wherever Zhouyang went, she followed. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

On the way, as Zhouyang hurried, he also interrogated Master Yun Jian and the captured Master Red Star about relevant situations.

Master Red Star had a tough mouth; even though he had become a prisoner, only his Primordial Spirit remained, he still refused to cooperate and answer.

But Master Yun Jian, who voluntarily surrendered, was not as fierce.

Master Yun Jian was never a hardliner like Master Red Star; in fact, he inwardly longed for joining the Chixiao Immortal Palace after ascending to the Immortal Realm, as Zhouyang described, but dared not express it due to Master Red Star's stubborn attitude.

Now seeing Master Red Star become a prisoner, he naturally wanted to frankly confess to Zhouyang to win his favor.

So as long as he could answer a question, he responded without reservation, cooperating fully.

Through Master Yun Jian's answers, many of Zhouyang's doubts were resolved, resulting in significant gains.

According to Master Yun Jian, the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land of the Chixiao Sword Sect has its own consciousness, or rather, an awareness capable of controlling it exists.

This consciousness can be understood as the Heavenly Dao Will of the Li Yang Realm, except that it can only influence and control the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

The Chixiao Sword Sect's multiple rises and falls over countless years were all thanks to the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land's consciousness.

Every time the Chixiao Sword Sect flourished again was because the consciousness of the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land awakened, automatically opening the entrance to the Grotto, allowing external cultivators to enter and receive its legacy.

The leading figure of the current flourishing Chixiao Sword Sect was the Late-Stage Tribulation elder Zhouyang and others saw within the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

Zhouyang's subsequent speculation was also correct; that elder achieved the Late-Stage Tribulation through a special Magic Technique by seizing a portion of the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land's authority.

But he was thus confined within the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, unable to leave again.

However, apart from being unable to leave the Grotto Heaven, that elder in fact achieved an alternative form of immortality.

As long as the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land doesn't perish, he won't ever worry about his lifespan running out.

With him present, even if the Chixiao Sword Sect were to be annihilated, after some years, he could use the abundant Spirit Elixir resources within the Grotto Heaven to rebuild the Chixiao Sword Sect.

This news was extremely important to Zhouyang, or rather, to the Chixiao Immortal Palace.

Because, as Zhouyang knew, the ability to nurture a consciousness similar to the Heavenly Dao Will within a Grotto Heaven is a means uniquely accessible to Harmonious Celestial Immortals.

Only a Celestial Immortal Dao Ancestor who is already in harmony with the Dao can endow a Pocket World with independent consciousness and establish rules for this consciousness.

The fact that the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land of the Chixiao Sword Sect possesses independent consciousness indirectly proves that this Pocket World was personally established by the "Chixiao Dao Ancestor".

Moreover, since the "Chixiao Dao Ancestor" endowed this Pocket World with independent consciousness, it indicates he values this Pocket World, otherwise he wouldn't have done so.

Zhouyang even has reason to suspect that the "Chixiao Dao Ancestor" might have assigned a special mission to the consciousness of this Pocket World, such as recording information related to his disappearance.

Considering the immense abilities of Harmonious Celestial Immortals, how could they possibly act without leaving any precautions?

Meanwhile, Zhouyang also inquired about the use of things Master Lie Hu took away in the past.

From Master Yun Jian's words, he learned that they indeed contained various Cultivation Technique Secret Techniques from the Chixiao Sword Sect, but it was limited to those.

There was not a shred of information related to the whereabouts of the "Chixiao Dao Ancestor".

This made him even more grateful for his decision to stay in the Li Yang Realm.

It's conceivable that if he can gain something from the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land of the Chixiao Sword Sect and learn about the whereabouts of the "Chixiao Dao Ancestor",

when he returns to the True Immortal Realm, this accomplishment would be enough for the Chixiao Immortal Palace to cultivate him as the next Returning Void Earth Immortal.

Since Master Yun Jian has revealed everything, Zhouyang wasn't polite to the stubborn Master Red Star, directly letting his Golden Crow Fire Spirit devour and refine him.

A Returning to Void Mid-Stage True Immortal Primordial Spirit cultivating the Fire Element Technique, after being devoured, greatly benefits the growth of the Golden Crow Fire Spirit itself.

After defeating Master Red Star, Zhouyang proceeded to refine the Tier Seven Top-Grade Immortal Artifact [Sun God Sword] that he seized from him.

According to Master Yun Jian, this Tier Seven Top-Grade Immortal Artifact seems to be left by the "Chixiao Dao Ancestor," has been passed down through many generations in the Chixiao Sword Sect.

With Zhouyang's current Late-Stage Tribulation Cultivation, refining this Immortal Artifact was rather swift; it only took less than seven days to successfully refine it for his own use.

By this time, they had already reached the mountain gate of the Chixiao Sword Sect, and besides Master Yun Jian, no one in the entire Chixiao Sword Sect knew that their archenemy Zhouyang was right within their mountain gate.

Zhouyang wouldn't bicker with those mortal cultivators. After completing the consecration of the [Sun God Sword], he began to attempt an attack on that Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

With the fall of Master Red Star, the ancestor of the Chixiao Sword Sect revival within the Blessed Land, "Master Hua Yu," had already received early warnings and laid layers of seals at the entrance to the Blessed Land.

But how could these possibly stop Zhouyang, who now possesses Late-Stage Tribulation Cultivation!

Coinciding with acquiring the [Sun God Sword], at this time, he directly sacrificed the Immortal Sword for a fierce attack on that entrance. It didn't take long for him to forcibly tear open those layers of seals, opening the entrance.

Once the entrance opened, Zhouyang left Fairy Zi Yi outside to keep watch on Master Yun Jian, while he plunged inside himself.

"No wonder, no wonder Master Red Star would fall at your hands. It turns out you've broken through in cultivation!"

Inside the blessed land, Master Hua Yu gazed at Zhouyang, who barged in forcefully, eyes flashing with shock and sudden realization.

Now he finally understood how Master Red Star, who held the [Sun God Sword], had fallen.

Upon seeing Master Hua Yu, Zhouyang slightly smiled and said, "We meet again, Fellow Daoist Hua Yu."

Upon hearing these words, Master Hua Yu's expression changed slightly, and in a deep tone, he said, "Red Star is dead, but Yun Jian is still alive. And you know my name now, it seems Yun Jian has revealed everything to you!"

"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Yun Jian has confessed everything, so now Fellow Daoist Hua Yu, you can make a choice."

Zhouyang nodded, eyes fixed on Master Hua Yu, saying, "Either choose to perish together with this Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, or let me access the consciousness endowed by Ancestor Master Chixiao; Fellow Daoist Hua Yu, you must consider this well!"

At this moment, the advantage is entirely on Zhouyang's side, and he fully has the right to speak such words.

Indeed, Master Hua Yu has opportunistically managed to break through to Late-Stage Tribulation Cultivation, and can even utilize the power of the entire Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

But Zhouyang, who dares to defy the Heavenly Dao Will of the Li Yang Realm, how would he care for the mere power of a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land!

Perhaps Master Hua Yu, using the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land's power, could suppress him within.

But in a true battle, this Grotto Heaven Blessed Land would surely be destroyed amidst their conflict.

By then, Zhouyang might only sustain some injuries.

But Master Hua Yu would undoubtedly perish!

Master Hua Yu is also well aware of this.

So upon hearing Zhouyang's words, akin to a final ultimatum, he fell silent.

After an unknown length of time, Master Hua Yu, face heavy, looked at Zhouyang and nodded, "Fine, I can let you access that consciousness, but you must swear, no matter what information you attain, you shall not destroy this blessed land and shall not harm my life!"

"No problem, I came to this realm, not for slaughter!"

Zhouyang nodded without hesitation, agreeing to this.

Next, he solemnly swore an oath in front of Master Hua Yu.

Having personally witnessed Zhouyang's solemn oath, Master Hua Yu then led him to the depths of the Blessed Land, finally arriving at the edge of a small pool.

The pool was small, only half an acre in size, but the water within shimmered with a silvery brilliance, quite exceptional.

Upon reaching the edge of the pool, Master Hua Yu pointed to it and said, "This is the center of the Blessed Land, the consciousness sleeps within it. I can't enter, whether you can access it depends on your own fate, Fellow Daoist!"

Upon hearing this, Zhouyang thoughtfully nodded slightly, then without more words, directly stepped into the pool.

He moved step by step forward, quickly becoming fully submerged in the pool water.

At the pool's edge, upon witnessing this, Master Hua Yu's expression became extremely complex.

In fact, before Zhouyang, both Master Red Star and Master Yun Jian had tried, but none could delve into the pool.

Yet now Zhouyang had smoothly entered it, already indicating some matters.

Perhaps as he suspected, he and the Chixiao Sword Sect were merely guardians here!

Time flowed for a full three days before Zhouyang emerged from the pool.

Upon seeing Zhouyang come out, Master Hua Yu, who hadn't left for three days, immediately with a face full of curiosity, asked him, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, what did you experience inside? Can you tell me?"

"I advise you not to know!"

Zhouyang shook his head and, disregarding Master Hua Yu's feelings upon hearing this, left the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land with heavy thoughts.

Outside, Zhouyang directly instructed Fairy Zi Yi to remain at the Chixiao Sword Sect mountain gate waiting for him, and then alone, sword in hand, headed toward the "Dragon Saint Palace" and Gouli Continent.

As the most formidable force among the Demon Race in the Li Yang Realm, the "Dragon Saint Palace" has always been regarded as a Holy Land by the Demon Race in this realm.

Countless Tier Six Shapeshifting Great Demons dream of joining it, hoping for a chance to cultivate within.

But that day, with Zhouyang, an Upper Realm True Immortal, powerfully descending upon the "Dragon Saint Palace," this Holy Land faced its greatest calamity since its founding.

After the failed besiegement attempt on Zhouyang, both the Heaven-Sundering True Spirit and the Dragon Whale True Spirit knew Zhouyang wouldn't let matters rest.

Thus, the Dragon Whale True Spirit didn't dare return to its lair on Dragon Island, instead departed with the Heaven-Sundering True Spirit to the "Dragon Saint Palace," issuing invitations to other Demon Race True Spirits to come to visit, hoping to gather the Demon Race's full strength in the Li Yang Realm to resist Zhouyang's vengeance.

Yet for Zhouyang, this merely saved him the trouble of confronting one by one.

The disparity in cultivation realm could not be bridged by merely having a few more individuals.

The higher one ascends in realms, the more this rings true!

This time, upon Zhouyang's arrival at the "Dragon Saint Palace," the five gathered Demon Race True Spirits tried to rely on arrays to spar with him.

But the reality served them a harsh blow.

Under Zhouyang's overwhelming assault, regardless of consequences, the underwater "Dragon Saint Palace" instantly became a fiery purgatory.

The scene closely resembled when Zhouyang had first arrived at the True Immortal Realm, dealing with the Ancient Beast [Ten-winged Flame Dragon].

Except this time, he became the creator of a magma fire sea.

The so-called array couldn't endure under such heaven-altering Great Divine Techniques.

None of the Demon Race True Spirits could withstand the blazing edge of the [Sun God Sword]!

After a seemingly short battle, both the Heaven-Sundering True Spirit and Dragon Whale True Spirit were killed on the spot, while the remaining three Demon Race True Spirits were forced to offer vast amounts of their True Blood for their survival.

The outcome of this battle greatly shocked the entire Li Yang Realm's Tier Seven existences.

So not long after, the remaining Tier Seven existences involved in the previous siege all brought forth rare treasures to Zhouyang, pleading for his forgiveness.

Zhouyang accepted the treasures but required them to solemnly swear never to harm the Human Race in the Li Yang Realm or hurt Fairy Zi Yi.

These individuals, having been terrified by Zhouyang's achievements at the "Dragon Saint Palace," dared not disobey.

Thus, resolving the worries for Fairy Zi Yi and Master Yun Jian surrounding their allegiance, Zhouyang prepared to return to the True Immortal Realm.

Before departing, he summoned the Two Immortals together, then took out a Jade Scroll, giving it to them, saying, "This Jade Scroll records an Upper Realm Secret Technique to temporarily boost potential and cultivation, and a Space Divine Technique to aid in breaking realm barriers, consider them gifts before my departure."

"You each still have a lifespan of two to three thousand years. By diligently cultivating within the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, opportunities for ascension to the Upper Realm might not be impossible!"

"Also, should you truly have the chance to reach the Upper Realm, and find yourselves with nowhere to go, you can seek out Zhouyang in the Chixiao Immortal Realm; I will then introduce you to join my sect!"

With farewell words spoken, Zhouyang nodded slightly to the complexly emotive Two Immortals, then wielded the [Sun God Sword] to slash at the sky.

Instantly, a massive gray fissure tore open in the sky, and Zhouyang stepped forward, his form transforming into a golden flame and disappearing into the fissure, thus vanishing from the Li Yang Realm.

In the sky, as Fairy Zi Yi and Master Yun Jian witnessed this scene, their eyes filled with boundless envy and yearning.