The Mo Xue Empire regained its tranquility. Meanwhile, in the distant Xueying Domain of the Blood Blade Divine Court, Dongbo Xueying remained vigilant about the unfolding events. Upon learning that the surrounding empires had ceased their hostilities, he personally sent messages of gratitude to each of them. The rulers of these empires responded with utmost courtesy, saying, “Had we known of Mountain Master Mo Xue’s relationship with Your Highness, we would never have acted.” “The empire’s territory is but a trivial matter to us.”
Each response was filled with deference.
Dongbo Xueying harbored no resentment toward their earlier actions, for the world of cultivators was inherently ruthless—when a wall begins to topple, everyone pushes it. Without deep bonds, who would stand up for Mo Xue?
Under the intimidation of figures like the Jiuyang Mountain Master and the Withered Tree Matriarch, even ordinary Four Heavens Realm Gods dared not intervene!
Only Dongbo Xueying, young and brimming with sharpness, stepped forward. And for such minor matters, others would grant him some face. But when it came to true opportunities—such as the chance to transcend the River of Time and achieve eternity, or treasures like True Divine Artifacts—no one’s reputation would hold any weight.
“Whoosh!”
A Starfield Ark departed from the Eastern City of Anhai Prefecture, beginning its journey through the void.
On the deck of the ark, Dongbo Xueying and Yu Jingqiu, disguised with a mask, gazed at the radiant passage surrounding them.
“Xueying, the Heartlake Island Ruins are said to have existed since the dawn of the Divine Realm,” Yu Jingqiu remarked. “Though we’ve gathered much intelligence, and my father has provided additional information, firsthand experience is irreplaceable. On Heartlake Island, only those with strength rivaling that of a Great Power can truly explore its depths. For Four Heavens Realm Gods like us, even with peak strength, it will be arduous. Some Four Heavens Realm Gods venture there, but they do so prepared to lose their avatars.”
“Jingqiu, don’t underestimate yourself. We’re quite formidable,” Dongbo Xueying grinned.
Having mastered the third revolution of the third chapter of *Taihao*, his power had surged dramatically. Combined with the three secret techniques he had created over the years, he was likely slightly stronger than the former Cang Yong Mountain Master. His wife’s strength was on par with his—strictly speaking, she could even suppress him in combat.
Perhaps compared to Senior Brother Huiming, they still fell short.
But among Four Heavens Realm Gods, they were exceptional, far surpassing newly ascended ones.
“Our goal isn’t to seek treasures in the Heartlake Island Ruins,” Dongbo Xueying said. “We’ll avoid dangerous areas as much as possible. Our mission is to rescue your father and retrieve the True Divine Artifact.”
“Mm.” Yu Jingqiu nodded softly. “We’ll steer clear of anything that feels perilous.”
If their objective were treasure hunting, they would need to investigate unusual locations, as those often concealed valuable artifacts. But their purpose differed from most Four Heavens Realm Gods.
…
The Starfield Ark moved swiftly. After a brief conversation, it had already traversed beyond the Blood Blade Divine Court’s territory, arriving at the distant Myriad God Hall Domain.
The Heartlake Island Ruins lay at the fringes of this domain.
“We’re here.”
The spatial-temporal passage ahead split open, and the ark emerged.
Dongbo Xueying and Yu Jingqiu gazed forward. The ark’s surroundings were concealed, and with artifacts blocking all detection, distant observers would notice no spatial fluctuations.
“Heartlake Island!” The couple stared ahead at the colossal silver-white water sphere floating in the void.
According to intelligence, this enormous sphere spanned 18.9 trillion miles in diameter.
Despite its name, the actual island lay at the very core of this massive water sphere.
“It has existed since the birth of the Divine Realm. Even my master and others cannot comprehend it,” Dongbo Xueying mused. “Its origins remain a mystery.”
“The Divine Emperor and his peers likely know, but such knowledge is beyond our reach,” Yu Jingqiu said. “To them, we are still too weak.”
“If they won’t tell us, we’ll see for ourselves.” Dongbo Xueying smiled.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Stowing the ark, the couple traversed the void with ease, each step covering vast distances as they approached the sphere.
“Rumble—” At the outermost layer of the sphere, endless waves churned.
“Let’s go!” Sharing a glance, they plunged in without hesitation.
Boom!
Power surged around them—Dongbo Xueying’s body radiated the indomitable Taihao Force, while Yu Jingqiu’s form shimmered with violet light, the signature of *Purple Dawn Radiance*, a Realm God-level secret art she had adopted after ascending to Four Heavens. It complemented her swordsmanship and concealed her identity, replacing her previous techniques.
“So cold.” Inside the sphere, the flowing waters exuded a biting chill, forcing Dongbo Xueying to expand his Taihao Force to create a buffer.
The silver-white water was unimaginably dense—each droplet heavier than an ordinary star. Only beings with the power to shatter heavens and earth, like Four Heavens Realm Gods, could navigate it with relative ease.
“The rules here are bizarre,” Yu Jingqiu noted. “I can’t even manifest my Realm God Domain. The pressure on my Purple Dawn Radiance is immense—it barely extends ten miles. Xueying, what about you?”
“Still expanding.” Dongbo Xueying replied.
His Taihao Force continued to spread.
As a Three Heavens Realm God, his ability to contend with Four Heavens opponents stemmed entirely from the Taihao Force. Having mastered the third revolution of the third chapter, each strand of his energy was razor-sharp, piercing through the dense waters. Yet, the relentless currents eroded its reach, halting its advance after two million miles.
“Two million miles.” Dongbo Xueying grinned.
“That far?” Yu Jingqiu was delighted. Though the waters weren’t murky, their naked eyes could only perceive a thousand miles. “Our detection artifacts are useless here—they barely cover a hundred thousand miles. Your Taihao Force is truly remarkable. If you reach the fourth revolution of the third chapter, I wonder how formidable it would be.”
“At that point, I might rival Senior Brother Huiming,” Dongbo Xueying said. “But the fourth revolution remains elusive—my true self in Redrock Mountain is still far from grasping it.”
“Supreme Arts are incredible,” Yu Jingqiu sighed.
For a Three Heavens Realm God to wield power akin to a Great Power—this was the might of a Supreme Art. No wonder even Great Powers coveted them. Yet, complete and perfected Supreme Arts were exceedingly rare, mostly held by the Divine Emperor, the Island Lord of Time and Space, or figures like the Bamboo Mountain Mansion Master.
Their mood remained light as they traversed the vast currents.
Dongbo Xueying mentally reviewed the intelligence on Heartlake Island. The outermost waters were relatively safe, but even here, certain dangers could annihilate Great Powers—or even beings like the Three Ancestors—with ease. The island’s interior held terrors that even the Divine Emperor dared not face.
Whoosh!
With his Taihao Force extending two million miles, probing for threats, Dongbo Xueying and Yu Jingqiu advanced cautiously.
“Hmm?” Dongbo Xueying frowned suddenly. A vast, crushing force brushed against his Taihao energy—smooth yet overwhelmingly oppressive, shattering his defenses upon contact.
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