Trials of the Abyss-Chapter 455: Pang Jian Reappears!

The moon went down and the sun emerged.

Daylight waned as night once again descended.

Time slipped by, and soon, several days had passed.

The Sword Boat had long since departed from the Cosmic Skies Continent, but the two elders, Shi Bingyun and Cai Xin, still lingered beneath the clouds.

Zhu Jinghong of the Boundless Sky Divine Kingdom approached the two elders aboard a small golden ship. "We should return to the Second World."

Onboard were seven other Immortal Realm cultivators from the Demon Sect, the Black Valley Sect, the Pure Land Sect, and the Supreme Monad Divine Kingdom. They were tasked with monitoring the battlefield and ensuring the Rank Nine foreign race warriors did not interfere.

"Our Sword Pavilion's Pang Jian has yet to return." Shi Bingyun clutched his sword token tightly, eyes solemnly fixed on the Cosmic Skies Continent. "We need to ensure Pang Jian is safe and has successfully escaped the Cosmic Skies Continent before we can feel at ease returning to the Sword Pavilion."

They hovered at a high enough altitude that they were still beyond the reach of the murky energy.

With the sword token, he could directly communicate with Jiang Ran, Xu Yu, and others, while keeping himself informed about everything happening in the Abyss.

If Pang Jian had escaped from the Cosmic Skies Continent and returned to the Second World using the Abyssal Demon Sword, all he had to do was to send a message using his sword token, and Jiang Ran and Xu Yu in the Sword Pavilion would know immediately.

However, there was still no word from him.

"The battle on the Dark Abyss Continent is over, and there's no longer any fighting here either." Zhu Jinghong comforted, "Those who could leave have already left. Even if Pang Jian hasn't left, he's likely still safe.

"I saw the Geospirit Race search underground, but they haven't found Pang Jian.

"Pang Jian likely escaped using some kind of spatial-traversing technique but has yet to establish contact with the Sword Pavilion.

"Elders..." he tried to persuade.

Although these two Sword Pavilion elders had previously served under Grand Elder Jiang Ran and found Pang Jian displeasing, they now resolutely shook their heads.

"If there's no news from Pang Jian, we'll wait here!" Shi Bingyun said firmly.

"Only the two of you will remain after we leave. I'm worried the foreign races won't adhere to the rules," Zhu Jinghong said, bitterly trying to change their minds.

The Boundless Sky Divine Kingdom had always maintained a close relationship with Jiang Ran, and both Shi Bingyun and Cai Xin were Jiang Ran's trusted subordinates.

Zhu Jinghong did not want to see these two stubborn Immortal Realm cultivators put themselves in prolonged danger.

Whoosh!

A figure streaked across the sky like a fiery meteor and stopped before the gathered Immortal Realm cultivators.

The woman was wreathed in scorching flames that obscured her face with deep red hair that flowed like fiery rivers.

"I am Qi Xu of the Flame Race!" she greeted. "The war in the Third World has concluded. You have no reason to linger above the Cosmic Skies Continent. I urge you all to leave immediately!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Scenes of blazing flames and searing infernos consuming one world after another appeared behind the woman like a vivid painting.

It was as if Qi Xu was incinerating these worlds using her bloodline's secret techniques.

"Qi Xu of the Flame Race. She has a Rank Nine bloodline."

"Because of the limited divine seats, she could not ascend to Rank Ten."

"But in the future, she will surely ascend to Rank Ten."

The Immortal Realm cultivators observed the Flame Race woman before them with solemn expressions.

"My sect's disciple, Pang Jian, is still here!" Shi Bingyun said sharply.

Qi Xu snorted. "I can only promise that our Rank Nine warriors won't harm him! Whether he survives will depend entirely on his own ability!"

"The next war will be in the Second World, where I will personally take the field. I hope you're well prepared!

"Now, leave!"

With that, Cai Xin and Shi Bingyun had no choice but to reluctantly depart alongside Zhu Jinghong.

***

In the territory of the Radiant Sun Sect, barren mountains stood tall over the parched earth.

The surfaces of these mountains were smooth like polished mirrors. When the blazing sun hung high in the sky, the mirror-like surfaces would absorb streams of solar radiance, drawing in solar energy from the mountain peaks.

If someone with unparalleled perception were to examine the mountains with their divine sense, they would uncover intricate arrays meticulously inscribed into each mountain's core.

Arrays were inscribed within the mountains throughout the territory of the Radiant Sun Sect to harness and channel the solar radiance.

Solar energy coursed through the intricate arrays, gradually seeping into the underground mineral veins to nourish the precious deposits and give birth to ores of unparalleled value.

Lie Yi of the Radiant Race sat in quiet meditation in one of these resplendent mountains. His upper body was bare, revealing stark veins and meridians beneath his fiery red skin,

At a glance, the network of veins beneath his skin seemed to form a natural array.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Visible specks of golden radiance streamed from within the mountain, cascading through the arrays on the rock walls toward him in a shower of light.

He tempered his bones with metal energy while refining his heart with concentrated solar energy.

The Radiant Race had chosen to battle on the Cosmic Skies Continent precisely because of the Radiant Sun Sect, a sect with which they shared certain similarities in cultivation. Their goal was to claim this continent to enhance their power.

Other Radiant Race powerhouses, like Lie Yi, were similarly stationed on different mountains, using the Radiant Sun Sect's arrays to strengthen their bloodlines.

Guang Xu walked in, and Lie Yi, still absorbing solar energy, said frustratedly, "Our Radiant Race originally resided in the Eastern Land of the First World, the region closest to the sun.

"Thirty thousand years ago, our Rank Ten ancestors could stand in the Eastern Land of the First World and directly face the Sun God in the starry skies!

"Despite this, we were forced to eke out an existence in the Fifth World!

"In that eternal darkness devoid of sun, moon, or stars, we could only trade with traitors among the human race to acquire rare stones and elixirs imbued with solar energy. Only then could our bloodlines slowly advance!

"Xuan Ying's breakthrough is only faster than mine because of our dependence on the sun!

"In the past, we couldn't even come into direct contact with the sun's radiance!

"We could only harness solar energy through stones like Gold Obsidian and Solar Yang Stones!"

Lie Yi let out a sinister laugh.

"Now, we've stepped into the upper worlds and stand in a world where we can bask in the sun!

"My bloodline will advance rapidly in a place like this. That girl really thinks she can surpass me."

The Rank Nine Guang Xu sensed the blazing solar energy within the mountain and smiled.

"We have emerged from the darkness to stand at the pinnacle of the upper world," Guang Xu said. "That Pang Jian, the Geospirit Race warriors have searched underground but failed to find him.

"Divine Son, it won't take long for you to surpass those of the same level with your surging strength and the Radiant Sun Sect's grand arrays supporting you.

"A mere brat from the Sword Pavilion isn't worth your time and energy.

"Our battle with the human race has only just begun. Don't—"

Guang Xu's words abruptly ceased.

Lie Yi was about to retort when he abruptly sprang to his feet in alarm.

"The Radiant Sun Sect's grand array has failed!" he cried as he rushed outside.

He hovered in the air, gazing at the mountain peaks bathed in solar radiance.

Solar radiance no longer coursed through the arrays or seeped into underground.

The Radiant Race had chosen the Radiant Sun Sect as their base of operations on this continent, fighting and slaying their enemies here, all for the peculiarities of these mountains and the unique mineral veins deep underground.

This place was supposed to serve as the foundation for their continued growth, a sacred ground for tempering their bodies and refining their bloodlines.

Whoosh!

A streak of black-gold sword light shot out from the ground and headed straight for the hovering Lie Yi.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

More sword lights shot into the sky, all targeting the Divine Son of the Radiant Race.

"Pang Jian!" Lie Yi and Guang Xu exclaimed in unison.

Guang Xu's mind raced as he instinctively prepared to obliterate the sword lights with his bloodline power.

An astonishing surge of heat suddenly locked onto him.

Guang Xu looked up to see a deep red figure burning fiercely in the sky.

"Rank Nines cannot interfere in the battles on this continent. No one is allowed to break the rules!" Qi Xu sternly decreed." "If you do, you will die, and both Lie Yi and the entire Radiant Race will be held accountable!"

Qi Xu was a powerhouse on the verge of ascending to godhood and a direct subordinate of the Fire God in the Fifth World. Her words represented the will of the Fire God.

"The Sword Pavilion brat is merely in the Nirvana Realm. Lie Yi can face him on his own.

"Moreover, this is within the Radiant Sun Sect's territory, the battlefield most advantageous for Lie Yi!" she said sharply.

"Uncle Xu, stand down!"

The Divine Son of the Radiant Race, Lie Yi, faced the sword lights erupting from the ground without a hint of fear. He activated his bloodline power, causing clusters of crimson radiance to erupt from his chest.

Boom!

The crimson brilliance resembled dozens of miniature suns as they scattered outward with him at the center.

The miniature suns intercepted the sword lights.

A terrifying clash of sword light and solar radiance erupted in blinding waves, making it impossible for anyone to keep their eyes open. Many Radiant Race warriors, previously sheltering within the mountain, were forced to rush out.

"Pang Jian of the Sword Pavilion!"

"Such audacity! Instead of focusing on escaping the Cosmic Skies Continent, he dares to launch a surprise attack on our Divine Son!"

"The human race has all left this continent, but he still has the nerve to show himself!"

Pang Jian's madness stunned the Rank Eight and Rank Nine Radiant Race warriors. None of them could have imagined he would dare to act so boldly.

Qi Xu's warning once again rang out from above.

"If any Rank Nine warriors dare interfere in this battle, the entire Radiant Race will face the consequences! No complete landmass shall suffer a loss due to your recklessness!

"Lie Yi, it's time to prove yourself!"

Her words caused the Radiant Race's Rank Nine warriors to retreat. The Rank Eight warriors also chose not to act and instead watched silently.

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In their eyes, the Divine Son Lie Yi was the strongest Rank Eight warrior.

It was only natural for him to win against a human cultivator in the Nirvana Realm!