Vast universe.
The Void Realm vibrated, and terrifying forces surged forth, as if countless existences that had been dormant for ten thousand years were simultaneously awakening.
The Qi of the entire Ancient Immortal Domain became oppressive and heavy at this moment.
Those who stepped through the Void Realm were not ordinary Cultivators, but the Elder-level figures from the Various Great Dao Lineages of the Heavens!
Each of them had an aura as deep as an abyss and as formidable as a prison, with cold and chilling eyes.
At this moment, the faces of these Elders were incredibly grim, their expressions so stern that they seemed capable of dripping water.
“The life tokens of three Prodigies from my Sect also shattered completely just now!”
“Who on earth dared to commit such a ruthless act in the Secret Realm?”
“What exactly happened in the Dragon Vein Secret Realm? Why can’t anyone be contacted?”
A grey-robed old man from the Nine Desolate Sacred Gate roared, his turbid eyes filled with monstrous killing intent.
Not only that, many old monsters also emerged, unwilling to remain silent, even forcibly awakening from their Sealed ancient coffins, their Divine Souls extending beyond the heavens, gazing remotely towards the Ancient Immortal Domain.
Their Divine Thoughts were incredibly powerful; once unleashed, they could sweep across millions of miles of Heaven and Earth.
And they quickly detected an anomaly.
The Spiritual Qi between Heaven and Earth was slowly draining away, and the once rich essence of creation was gradually withering.
“This is not the normal operation of Heaven and Earth!”
“It’s human interference! Someone must have tampered with the source of the Dragon Vein Secret Realm, triggering some terrifying backlash!”
“We thought we would witness the emergence of innate immortal liquid, but instead, Nether Qi is rampant… This is not a creation at all, but a trap!”
The old monsters’ eyes were all grim, their voices icy cold.
Especially when they learned that several Prodigies from their Sect had perished in the Secret Realm, their rage soared to the heavens!
“Someone set a killing trap in the Secret Realm!”
“Quick! Send Elders from the Sect whose cultivation has not exceeded the Secret Realm’s restrictions to enter immediately, and make sure to uncover the truth!”
“I will make that murderer pay with blood! Who gave him the guts to harm my Clan’s Saint?”
“Unless the truth is thoroughly investigated, don’t even think about letting this matter rest!”
The Various Great Dao Lineages were furious, each issuing thunderous commands, mobilizing their Sect’s elites.
Meanwhile, on another battlefield in the Ancient Immortal Domain, Su Hongye’s figure stood majestically, her aura not yet fully contained.
Dressed in blood-red robes, she stood silently in the sky, looking down upon all living beings like a divine punishment.
Her battle had already ended earlier.
Although she appeared indifferent and composed on the surface, many old monsters’ gazes unconsciously focused on her.
The first major upheaval caused by this Secret Realm anomaly was precisely the heaven-shaking battle Su Hongye had fought earlier.
The matter of the Empress joining forces with two ancient Great Emperors to suppress and kill the Heavenly Dao Great Emperor had already caused a stir throughout the Heavens.
For a time, Divine Thoughts intertwined in the Void Realm, and undercurrents surged.
Many old monsters were communicating with each other through sound transmission, speculating whether the Secret Realm’s turmoil was related to Su Hongye.
“The Longevity Jiang Clan withdrew from the matter from the beginning, hardly participating in the Secret Realm competition.”
“The Ancient Su Family also only sent a few young Disciples, not as strong as in the past.”
“This is not their usual style of doing things; it’s too abnormal.”
“And precisely, something happened to the Dragon Vein Secret Realm…”
Some Elders felt suspicious, but no one dared to voice their suspicions openly.
After all, the death of the Heavenly Dao Great Emperor still echoed in their minds.
That was a dignified Great Emperor-level existence!
Yet, she was suppressed and killed by Su Hongye, who joined forces with two ancient Great Emperors!
The aftermath of that great battle has not yet dissipated, and its might still lingers.
Such a level of person is not someone they can easily question.
Moreover, they also knew.
If it were truly a plot to seize lives, a force with a background like the Jiang Clan would not withdraw from the struggle.
If there was a conspiracy, it wouldn’t be the Jiang Clan, but… “Ancient Immortal Domain! Hidden Killers Pavilion!”
These three words, first spoken by someone unknown, immediately resonated with others.
“Tian Yin!?”
“Yes, it must be the remaining forces of the Ancient Immortal Domain!”
“They are using the Dragon Vein Secret Realm to stir up trouble again, attempting to subvert our Myriad Heavenly Daotong!”
“Our Sect’s Saint and Saintess have fallen, and dozens of Sect Disciples are missing; this debt cannot be laid at our own feet!”
“Empress, this matter is of great importance; please uphold justice for us!”
Finally, after a moment of silence, all the Elders spoke in unison, bowing to Su Hongye in the sky.
“Empress, someone has set a killing trap in the Dragon Vein Secret Realm!”
“This is most likely the work of those from the Ancient Immortal Domain, our common enemy in the Heavens!”
“We implore the Empress to act, tear open the Secret Realm’s Law, and allow us to personally enter and utterly destroy the evil villain causing trouble in the dark!”
As they spoke, killing intent soared to the sky, and resentment churned.
This concerned not only the lives of their Sect Disciples but also the dignity of the entire Myriad Heavenly Daotong.
Su Hongye hovered high in the sky, her face calm and unperturbed, her red robes fluttering, her black hair flowing, like an emotionless deity.
She gazed at everyone silently, a cold light flashing in her eyes.
She did not speak, but her gaze lowered slightly, looking towards the distant Secret Realm passage that was slowly closing.
The Dragon Vein Secret Realm, its Law stable.
Divine Souls cannot peer into it, and outsiders cannot forcibly break through.
Only with power above that of a Great Emperor can one partially influence its sealed spatial Law.
Everyone held their breath, waiting.
Su Hongye pondered for a moment.
Finally, she slowly spoke, her voice clear and majestic:
“Everyone, this Empress suffered heavy consumption in the previous battle and has not yet fully recovered, so it is difficult to influence the Secret Realm’s Law for now.”
“Please be patient with this matter; allow me to cultivate for a few days, and once this Empress recovers, I will personally take action.”
Although her words were calm, they carried an inherent authority, an undeniable tone that made people instinctively dare not speak further.
Upon hearing this, the Elders nodded one after another, no longer pressing the matter.
At their level, they naturally had a sense of propriety.
What needed to be said was said, and they would not pursue it relentlessly.
Since Su Hongye had expressed her stance, that was enough.
If she truly wanted to stay out of it, there would have been no need to speak at all.
Now that she had promised to act, it indicated that her attitude was clear.
Although their hearts were still extremely anxious, they could only temporarily suppress their anger and wait for a few days… On Jiang Ye’s side, he was currently racing against time to collect the vast, sea-like innate immortal liquid beneath the stone pool.
After a full two weeks, he was finally close to completely collecting all the innate immortal liquid.
At this moment, spiritual light surged around him, and his eyes were filled with unconcealed joy and relaxation.
The innate immortal liquid in the stone pool was swirling and misty, pure and flawless, as if it had been deposited since the beginning of Heaven and Earth, carrying an aura of creation that returned to its original simplicity.
As he continuously collected the innate immortal liquid into his secret artifact, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi also subtly decreased, and the external reactions naturally began to intensify.
“Almost half a month has passed…”
Jiang Ye murmured in a low voice, his expression calm with a hint of speculation.
He had long noticed a lot of movement above; clearly, the Myriad Heavenly Daotong outside had already detected some abnormal changes in the Dragon Vein Secret Realm.
Especially the decline of the Heaven and Earth’s creation Spiritual Qi, which finally made them unable to sit still, thus turning their attention to the Netherworld.
“I suppose… something went wrong with Zhong Tianyi’s Nine Nether Flower Sea, didn’t it?”
Jiang Ye chuckled, a meaningful glint flashing in his eyes.
To be honest, he didn’t particularly care what Zhong Tianyi had set up.
Nor did he intend to interfere.
Moreover, he also knew that he couldn’t interfere at the moment.
He could not see through the Netherworld that Zhong Tianyi had arranged, nor was it a place he could casually set foot in at his current stage.
“If the Various Great Dao Lineages of the Heavens really break into the Netherworld, it would be a good opportunity to help me scout the way.”
“If they can also cause that guy some trouble… then that would be even better.”