Chapter 1242: Chapter 1240: Reactions from All Parties
"We’ve got everything, let’s begin."
At this moment, the one controlling the Sect Leader of the Six Lotus Sect was none other than the Nine Heavens Ancestor. He pulled out a scroll, and the other three people also spread out their scrolls.
As if responding to each other, the moment the four scrolls were brought close, they simultaneously erupted with a profound Array System, merging into one, forming a Void Channel.
Back then, Beigong Jue had said that the Beigong Clan and the Supreme Pavilion each held a part of East Victory’s secrets. He was wrong, the keepers of the secrets were four families.
The four stepped forward and entered the channel, and in the next instant, they were confronted by a shimmering door that was tightly closed. There were seven round holes on the door, seemingly requiring the insertion of seven pearls to open it.
The Nine Heavens Ancestor said, "Collecting the Seven Color Divine Pearls takes too much time, and the situation doesn’t allow it. Now, we have no choice but to forcefully open it."
An overwhelming aura burst forth from his body, causing even his three companions to pale in shock.
"Don’t be nervous, this is the power granted to me by the Celestial Master,"
said the Nine Heavens Ancestor with a smile.
Upon hearing these words, the other three were relieved.
In the entire Outer Heaven, only three individuals were qualified to be called Celestial Masters, and those three were the only ones nearing the Broken Void Level. If not for the fact that they could not descend to the mortal realm, they would have conquered East Victory long ago.
Crash!
With one palm strike from the Nine Heavens Ancestor, the gate of East Victory let out a thunderous roar. Following that, the door began to shatter, bursting explosively.
"Go!"
The four of them rushed in.
The commotion here was massive, very possibly alarming those slumbering experts of East Victory. Therefore, they had to act quickly. As long as they were first to seize the treasures, even if those people found suitable hosts, it would be too late to stop them.
...
This was a place dreamlike and illusory.
It had the misty rain of the south, the majestic rivers, the lonely attics and cottages, as well as chain of magnificent golden palaces. It was as if countless different small worlds were entwined together, reflecting the insatiable desires of the human heart.
This place was the heart of Heavenly Desire Origin.
The interwoven desires were so intense that even towering figures upon arrival would be dizzily ensnared, unable to remain clear-headed.
"East Victory has been forcefully breached, those Outer Heaven Demons are truly restless,"
rumbled an angry voice, shaking heaven and earth.
"It’s not yet time to emerge. At most, we can only send out our souls, but we’ll be suppressed by the will of heaven and earth. And if our souls are damaged, our foundations will be harmed,"
another voice chimed in.
"Should we just let them take the treasures of East Victory?"
The first voice was full of reluctance.
"Don’t you understand yet? The design of East Victory was meant to accelerate the progress of our descendants! Sadly, we had no time to pass down the breakthrough methods of Sky Origin before we had to retreat into the ten deadliest lands, avoiding the destructiveness of the waning spiritual qi upon heaven and earth. Now, our descendants have achieved nothing! As the spiritual qi of heaven and earth soon returns to its peak, in the impending second great heavenly war, it will still mostly depend on us, the old ones. Even if the treasures of East Victory are taken, what hinderance would that be to the grand scheme?"
"Don’t fall for the trickery of the Outer Heaven Demons."
The second voice was neither heavy nor light, exuding a sense of calm and tranquility.
"Curse them! One day, when I break free, I’ll wipe out all these Outer Heaven Demons!"
Under persuasion, the owner of the first voice, no longer as furious as before, saw the whirling desires manifest into layers of hellish killing scenes. In the end, everything returned to silence again.
In a deeper part of the dark, misty forest, someone snorted softly, showing no further reaction. (Chapter 1052)
In the other nine deadly lands, some people also sensed something, each reacting in their own way.
Colorless Realm.
The Color Crossing Ship was still drifting on the river. Deep in the river, a sinister cold laugh echoed. Although the trapped people of the Colorless Realm couldn’t hear any sound, they all felt their bodies prickle and their souls tremble.
Mirage City.
This place was connected to the Mirage Mountain Range, formerly known as Rainbow State. No one knew that deep within Mirage City lay a void.
Is not the limit of human fantasy precisely ’nothingness’?
"They can only play these petty tricks; just wait."
A few domineering and overwhelming auras emerged swiftly and then vanished just as quickly.
Rushing Sky Valley.
"Chaotic Age Knife Lord, impatience thwarts great plans. You are one of our main forces against the Outer Heaven Demons, you must not act rashly."
Someone advised.
"What a joke, if we can’t even protect the opportunities painstakingly left for our descendants, how can we talk about confronting the Outer Heaven Demons?"
A domineering voice responded.
"If you go out now, you will only harm your soul, affecting our future combat power. Moreover, even if East Victory remained, the younger generation is already running out of time; it has to be us."
The previous voice said.
"There are always exceptions. After lying dormant for over a hundred thousand years, our destiny is erupting. I do not believe East Victory cannot produce a transcendent genius. Moreover, having been defeated once, do you really think we can win this time? It’s nothing but an excuse to avoid battle."
The tone of the Chaotic Age Knife Lord was full of ridicule, rendering the adviser speechless.
Whoosh!
A fierce knifelike aura shot into the sky, instantly leaving Rushing Sky Valley, leaving only a long, deep sigh behind.
Life-and-Death Unfounded Cave.
This place harbored the most hidden Sky Origin realm masters. The various auras permeated the area, causing heaven and earth to rumble. Several auras also recklessly dashed out.
Yet, many other auras seemed to pay no heed to the happenings outside, indifferent to the events of the external world.
"Yu Ji, wait for me here."
In the deepest part of the sea of flowers, a man as handsome as a fairy gazed tenderly at the sleeping woman before him. In the next moment, a stream of soul power withdrew from his body and vanished in an instant.
Gazes after gazes looked towards the deep of the flower sea. Some sneered, some flickered with anticipation, and others wore expressions of admiration.
There were also places like Falling Star Gorge, Immortal Palace, Farewell Pavilion, Soul Losing Hill, and The Ends of the Earth where isolated breaths of sleepers burst forth, shooting towards the distant land of East Victory.
...
"What is this?"
When East Victory was breached, Shi Xiaole was lost in thought in front of Jade Water Lake at the Divine Sword Villa. He looked up at the sky, his keen sense telling him that something significant had happened.
"Brother Shi, East Victory has been opened."
Days later, the voice of the three old sages reached his ears. At the thought, Shi Xiaole appeared outside Nine Heavens Mountain.
The expressions of the three elders were very solemn.
East Victory was a heritage left by a powerful figure over a hundred thousand years ago, and the opportunities within were beyond imagination. They too followed the Holy Monarch for many years, only then learning many secrets.
This forced breach must have been the work of the Outer Heaven Demons.
"Brother Shi, the second great battle between heaven and earth is not far off. You must strive to improve yourself. Remember, unless your power is unmatched, it is best to retreat from the scene. This world is far more dangerous than you can imagine!" the Heavenly Destiny Divine Fortune Teller suddenly said with utmost seriousness.
"I believe in Brother Shi’s talent, I only fear time is too short. Regardless, please take good care, Brother Shi," Qin Elder said, looking deeply into Shi Xiaole’s eyes.
The one-eyed old man said, "Young Master, may I ask you to take care of Hong’er for me?"
He reached out and touched the little girl’s head by his side with unprecedented gentleness.
The little girl, puzzled, clutched at the one-eyed elder, "Grandpa, where are you going? Hong’er wants to come too."
Shi Xiaole sensed the farewell in the elders’ words and knew they planned to go to East Victory themselves to stop the Outer Heaven Demons, his voice trembling, "Don’t go!"
If East Victory could be breached, it only proved the formidable force the Outer Heaven Demons had deployed. How could the three elders be a match with their strength?
Recalling every moment he had spent with the elders, they had become more than just friends of different generations. They were like affectionate elders, always showing care and assistance to Shi Xiaole. He could not bear to let them face danger.
The three elders exchanged glances and suddenly all knelt before Shi Xiaole.
"Brother Shi, no, we should call you Young Master. Forgive us for deceiving you before, you are, in fact, the son of the Holy Monarch, the master of we three old fellows. Receive a bow from the Sun God Marshal, Qin Devil!"
"Receive a bow from the Moon God Marshal, Yue Xie!"
"Receive a bow from the Star God Marshal, Ming Luo!"
Shi Xiaole tried to support the three but lacked the strength to prevent them, speaking, "Elders, I have long known about my identity, but in my heart, how are you any different from my own kin? Promise me, don’t go. It’s only East Victory, not worth risking your lives."
Qin Elder laughed heartily, "The Young Master is too kind. We three are even more afraid of death than you, but this time, we have reasons we must go. Please forgive us, Young Master."
"Can you tell me why?"
The elders exchanged looks again, and Qin Elder said, "Please rest assured, Young Master, we three old fellows will certainly return. We still have to drink three hundred cups with the Holy Monarch, and wouldn’t shirk our duty to the master!"
With laughter, Qin Elder stepped away.
The one-eyed elder and Heavenly Destiny Divine Fortune Teller nodded to Shi Xiaole, then turned and left. Hong’er was about to run after them but got stunned by a gentle force and fell into Shi Xiaole’s arms.
"Young Master, please take care of her."
The voice of the one-eyed elder echoed from afar.
Looking again, the three elders had vanished from sight, leaving no trace.
With Shi Xiaole’s Flying Skill, there was no catching up with the elders, and without a map or guidance, finding East Victory on his own was twice as hard.
"What exactly is it for?"
The departure of the elders filled Shi Xiaole with an extreme unease.
When Hong’er woke up and found herself at the Divine Sword Villa, she clamored to find her grandfathers. Sensing something was amiss, she cried out loud, tears flowing uncontrollably.
Beigong Shiling, who was called to comfort her, also cried. Perhaps reminded of the moment Beigong Jue was killed, the two seven or eight-year-old girls just held each other and wept bitterly.
Outside the room, Shi Xiaole heaved a deep sigh.
The world remained calm, and few knew that a major event that could affect the world of East Victory had already taken place. Yet Shi Xiaole could only watch helplessly.
"Big brother, will you take me to find Grandpa, please? I don’t want to stay here," Hong’er pleaded.
"From a young age, the only people who were kind to me were the three grandpas, and I don’t want to leave them, not at all."
"Hong’er wants to see Grandpa."
Hong’er firmly refused to eat in protest, expressing her unwavering will.
Shi Xiaole, stroking her head, smiled and said, "The three grandpas surely wouldn’t want to see you like this. Let big brother go find them, okay? You just wait here."
"Really?"
Hong’er looked up, surprised.
"Of course," Shi Xiaole nodded.
Beigong Shiling looked at Shi Xiaole and said, "Brother, could it be dangerous? If it is..."
"I won’t. Brother never does anything he’s not sure of."
Despite some remaining unease, Beigong Shiling breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this response and turned to comfort Hong’er. She had regrets for a lifetime and didn’t want Hong’er to feel the same.
The two little girls soon laughed through their tears.
Shi Xiaole left the room.
It might be difficult for him to find East Victory, but how would he know without trying? Even if it took a year, two years, or three years, he was determined to find it.
