Chapter 1567 - 141: Azure Sea

Chapter 1567: Chapter 141: Azure Sea

The Nether Lake and Domain of Destruction collided, penetrating bone and flesh.

The world compressed until it seemed reduced to a single thread.

The demon cultivators controlled by the Nether Sea, charging forward with unstoppable momentum, were crushed between the two Dao Domains, turning to powder, ash, and fragments... Yet, even aware that only death awaited, these "creatures" resurrected from the Nether Lake hesitated not at all, charging forth like moths to a flame, filling the surroundings of Xie Xuanyi densely with flesh and blood.

They were hardly different from the filth seen by Xie Xuanyi in the [Ruins], now mere puppets wearing the guise of demon cultivators but having lost their souls to the shadow.

The so-called "All Things Return to One" was merely a façade.

What the shadow desired.

Was all things returning to himself.

He himself was the "one."

"What’s the point?"

Xie Xuanyi watched the scene expressionlessly.

The world turned dim.

A faint light and fire burned in his chest—karmic fire left by the Great Palace Master, still not extinguished, continually scorching Xie Xuanyi’s heart. If not for this karmic fire, the [Domain of Destruction] could unleash even greater power.

But, it no longer mattered.

The harmonized [Life and Death Dao Domain] was far beyond what these creatures of the Nether Lake could oppose.

These creatures...

Dare to step even an inch, and they would be instantly evaporated and dissolved by Taoist Intent!

"No wonder you are the only harmonizer in a thousand years."

The Nether Sea Venerable watched coldly.

"But... will your Primordial Energy eventually run out?"

The confrontation between the Nether Lake and Life and Death Sword Domain constantly consumed massive amounts of Primordial Energy—

The shadow’s cultivated path clashed with this Heaven and Earth.

His power did not rely on "Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi."

Therefore.

This Nether Lake Divine Skill could be endlessly used.

He knew Xie Xuanyi’s Primordial Sea was vast, several times that of ordinary same realm cultivators.

But no matter how vast, there was an upper limit.

What he aimed to do now.

Was to exhaust Xie Xuanyi’s Primordial Energy!

"You are mistaken."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head, speaking calmly.

"...Hmm?"

The shadow slightly startled.

Mistaken? Where was the mistake?

This surnamed Xie... could it be he genuinely had infinite Primordial Energy?

"My Primordial Energy will indeed run out."

Xie Xuanyi chuckled softly: "But... from today forth, I might not be the only harmonizer in this heaven and earth."

...

...

An hour before.

The grand banquet had not yet stirred waves.

A tall, handsome figure clad in black robe left the Great Saint Mountain feast, heading towards the Third Realm boundary.

Cui Zhen encountered no obstruction along the way, occasionally glimpsing a patrol of Great Demons, he presented his invitation as usual and was immediately allowed passage... Moments later, he reached the sealed domain where the Nether Sea Venerable practiced in seclusion, without difficulty.

Tens of thousands of talismans hovered, akin to an azure sea.

Cui Zhen adjusted his veil hat.

He prepared to draw his saber, directly shatter the talismans, and forcibly enter the sealed domain.

But as his palm rested on the saber hilt.

Rustle!

Talismans scattered like flowing water, spontaneously making way, opening the grand azure sea to the "uninvited guest."

"Ha..."

Seeing this, Cui Zhen chuckled softly without expression.

Indeed.

The Nether Sea, seated at the center of the cave abode, commanding the entire talisman formation, how could he be unaware of these external events?

His smooth journey was likely by personal instruction of the "Nether Sea."

Talisman formation parted.

Cui Zhen sheathed the blade.

He walked straight ahead, finally arriving before the towering, dark mountain mansion.

The azure sea above resembled glass.

Yet the mountain mansion was as eerie as purgatory.

"..."

Cui Zhen frowned at the blood-dripping eaves of the mansion.

The mountain mansion emitted an extremely repulsive aura... exactly the same as the "filthy creatures" appearing near the Great Ape Mountain recently.

"Not even bothering to disguise it?"

Cui Zhen spoke with revulsion before the mansion.

"Once done, what’s the need to hide?"

The voice of the Nether Sea echoed calmly within the mansion.

He did not reveal himself, yet his voice remained unchanged as it had sixty years ago.

Only those familiar with the Nether Sea could discern...

This was the true Nether Sea.

The "one" appearing at the feast, his demeanor distinctly different.

"If your big brother knew you were collaborating with such things, he would be deeply hurt and disappointed."

Cui Zhen lowered his gaze.

"Indeed."

The Nether Sea chuckled: "But worry not, my big brother is dead. He cannot witness this, even if he could, he would likely feel none of those emotions you mentioned... After all, he should have long been completely disappointed in me."

"Rather than hurt and disappointment, I fear he might strike me dead."

A pause.

The Nether Sea whimsically added: "Fortunately, he’s already dead."

"..."

Cui Zhen was silent upon hearing this.

In truth, the atmosphere within Great Ape Mountain was not as pleasant as outsiders imagined.

The Holy Emperor was exceedingly strict with his younger brother.

Years ago.

The Holy Emperor once considered his younger brother as the next successor...

Regrettably.

Though the Nether Sea possessed remarkable talent.

He was far from meeting the standard needed to become the next "Holy Emperor."

Various nurturing, numerous ordeals eventually led the Holy Emperor to realize, his brother, for life, could not ascend the great throne.

To select the new emperor.

The Holy Emperor gave birth to the Saint Prince.

This very decision.

Led to Great Ape Mountain’s present situation.

"Don’t forget, you have another big brother."

After a moment of silence, Cui Zhen raised his head slowly.

"Ahaha..."

The Nether Sea laughed.

Indeed.

In a certain sense, he did have another big brother... At the blood alliance of the Nine Venerable, he showed utmost respect to this second "big brother," because during his low and misfortunate times, the second "big brother" cared for him attentively.

"You mean Mo Zhen? He’s dead too, before the big brother."

The Nether Sea said with a hint of mockery: "I never believed in reincarnation. Don’t speak of hurt and disappointment to me, it’s meaningless... Having done it, I care not."

"You will care."

Cui Zhen stood before the enormous mountain mansion.

He raised his head, gaze piercing through the veil hat, voice hoarse: "Because what you’ve done not only caused the second big brother hurt and disappointment but also made him extremely angry..."

"So?"

The Nether Sea laughed again.

"Clang!"

Cui Zhen slowly drew the long saber.

Saber light gleamed beneath the azure sea, reflecting a black and red silhouette.

The two blazing lights twirled fiercely before the eerie mountain mansion, unifying.

Cui Zhen’s aura began to burgeon, ascending...

"You should know, both big brothers have bad tempers."

The handsome Great Demon removed his hat, tossing it to the ground.

He held the saber in one hand, his aura rapidly breaking through the Yin, reaching the Yang.

Primordial Fire burned, surged.

With a frigid tone, Cui Zhen declared: "To kill you, it won’t be just the first big brother."