Chapter 1956: An Exchange?

Some people naturally performed better when holding an advantage.

When things went against them, nothing seemed to go right, and mistakes cropped up everywhere. But the moment they gained the upper hand, their minds became razor-sharp and their actions flawless!

The ninth transformation immortals of the various factions coordinated with Saint Long, thoroughly purging the God Dao Sect. The God Dao Sect didn't have any members remaining, so what everyone did was destroy every building and array formation in the God Dao Sect.

Wang Chongsong flew to Fang Chen's side and sighed with emotion. "I didn't expect you to have a Saint Blood Bodhi. Was it your old man who gave it to you?"

Everyone else had gone off to "fight." Only he and Fang Chen remained where they were.

Fang Chen sighed inwardly. "I didn't expect the Saint Blood Bodhi to play a role in today's battle."

It was the Saint Blood Bodhi he had obtained in the Saint Tower Battle. Ironically, it had been Saint Long who gave it to him. Today, it had returned to his hand in a twist of fate, completely tipping the scales of the battle and granting them victory.

"Saint Long hasn't become a true Saint yet. He simply refined the essence of the Saint Blood Bodhi within an exceptionally short period of time, temporarily granting himself some of a Saint's abilities. The moment that essence is depleted, not only will he be unable to maintain his current cultivation level, but he'll also have to pay a corresponding price for briefly establishing a connection with Longsheng City."

Wang Chongsong's expression was complicated. "What exactly did your old man and the others promise him that was worth going this far for? At the end of the day, he's neither a Demon nor a Human. The Nine Realms really aren't that important to him "

"That is currently unclear. I do think the old man and the others are hiding something, but perhaps they're unwilling to explain because they're afraid the information might leak and affect the overall situation. There is no reason for us to dig deep. We just need to handle what's right in front of us."

Fang Chen smiled. "I happen to be quite curious regarding the God Dao Sect's methods of manipulating the Void Beasts. Void Beasts don't seem restricted by the Nine Realms, nor do they need to follow the Saint Canon. They have their own path."

Wang Chongsong stated, "Things from the previous era naturally behave differently from our present age. If some of our guesses are correct, these Void Beasts... might have some connection to the Supreme Qingming Alliance as well."

Fang Chen glanced at him, his thoughts stirring. "The Demonic Beast Race's foundation isn't weak, so there is a chance they shared a connection with the Supreme Qingming Alliance in a past era. However, the demonic beasts in the Nine Realms are all from the current era. They aren't remnants of a previous era. You suspect the Void Beasts are connected to the Supreme Qingming Alliance, while the Demonic Beast Race is connected to the Void Beasts?"

Wang Chongsong nodded. "Perhaps the Demonic Beast Race originated from Void Beasts. But I have researched this for years. If we want to uncover the truth, we first need to master Void Force. Only by mastering Void Force could we understand the origins of Void Beasts. How could existences like them possibly escape our notice? It's just that all these years, we've never managed to find the proper way in.

"If we could get our foot through that door, perhaps we'd discover a cultivation path different from the Saint Canon. If that happens, Supreme Bones might no longer be as important as they once were."

"Perhaps you should head over to the Lesser Underworld and speak with the Martial God Division Head, Xing Jintuo. He has already mastered Void Force," remarked Fang Chen casually.

Wang Chongsong froze. Then, without warning, he grabbed Fang Chen by the sleeve. "What did you just say?!"

Fang Chen pulled his hand away, freeing his sleeve from Wang Chongsong's grip. He leisurely said, "The Nine Realms has someone who has already mastered Void Force. It is just that the path he follows isn't the Immortal Dao, but the Martial Dao. I have reason to suspect that the previous era was an age in which the Martial Dao flourished."

"Why didn't you say that earlier?!" exclaimed Wang Chongsong, sounding somewhat annoyed. "If you'd told us sooner, we could've started researching it sooner and figured out whether this path is viable! If it can break through the limits and condense an Inner Domain, then we'll have far more options available to us!"

Fang Chen stated, "We still have time. Until the affairs of the Nine Realms are settled, we wouldn't have enough time to research any of this properly anyway. What exact attitude does the Supreme Qingming Alliance hold toward paths existing outside the Saint Canon?" ℯ

Wang Chongsong explained, "What attitude could they have? They neither advocate for it nor suppress it. They firmly believe the Saint Canon is the best path. We believe the same. But right now, we can't walk the best path. So what's wrong with taking a slightly inferior one?"

Fang Chen nodded. He then smiled. "The battle should be about done."

The two of them flew forward.

The enormous God Dao Sect had been reduced to ruins. The five demonic beasts had been cornered, barely managing to withstand Saint Long's attacks.

Even with all five joining forces, they had become insignificant before Saint Long. The power supplied by the Inner Domains behind their backs was nowhere comparable to the power Saint Long commanded.

One of the old demons was rapidly aging. The flesh covering his body had begun to shrivel, yet his expression remained vicious as he stared fixedly at Fang Chen, who had just arrived. 𝐟𝒓ℯⅇ

"What exactly is a Saint Blood Bodhi?!"

Fang Chen said indifferently, "If you choose to enter the Underworld now, you'll still have a chance to find out someday."

"He is Monarch Yan! Even if we choose to enter the Underworld, our souls will fall into his hands!"

"We are the rightful masters of the Nine Realms, the direct bloodline descendants of the Immortal Emperor! We must absolutely never fall into the hands of a petty scoundrel to suffer his endless torture!"

"However..."

The four old demons continued arguing among themselves.

The God Dao Sect Master, who had refrained from saying anything up until now, suddenly frowned. "If our souls are completely destroyed, how will we ever witness the flourishing of the Dao Seeking Faction? That has been our lifelong dream. If I die without seeing it even once, I won't be able to accept it."

"..."

The four old demons looked at one another. Finally, they all sighed.

"We request that Saint Long cease his hands. We surrender."

As the God Dao Sect Master spoke, he slowly withdrew his power. Correspondingly, the Demonic Beasts Ruins Inner Domain behind the five of them gradually dissipated into nothingness.

If Saint Long had refused to stop and instead increased his power at this moment, the imbalance between the two sides would have allowed him to instantly suppress and kill the five on the spot. However, Saint Long stopped. The power on both sides steadily receded.

Soon, everything returned to tranquility, and the power of Inner Domains no longer echoed out.

The God Dao Sect Master swept his gaze around, taking in the scene of devastation. Seeing that the land beneath his feet had been reduced to ruins, he slowly closed his eyes. His divine soul walked straight out from within his physical body. The other four acted in the exact same manner.

At the same time, the Yin Soldiers suppressed within the Eighteen Heavens Prison Tower appeared. They assumed full responsibility for arresting and escorting the five great demonic beasts.

"The God Dao Sect is finally dealt with. There shouldn't be any more trouble in the Nine Realms, right?"

"There shouldn't be any remaining. As long as we wait for Motian Dizang to succeed, the first step can be counted as thoroughly stabilized. As for the affairs of the future, we shall speak of them down the road."

The ninth-transformation immortals of the various factions let out a collective sigh of relief. In their view, the Nine Realms were about to enjoy a period of peace. No matter how many members of the God Dao Sect's Demonic Beasts Race had successfully escaped, none of them would be anywhere near as difficult to deal with as these five great demonic beasts. They were simply not worth worrying over.

Fang Chen smiled toward the God Dao Sect Master. "I shall grant you all the opportunity to witness the Dao Seeking Faction's prosperity, and in return, you give me your method for controlling Void Beasts. How about it?"

The God Dao Sect Master said indifferently, "You haven't mastered Void Force. Even if I gave it to you, you still wouldn't be able to control them."