Chapter 559: Six Individuals

Dongbo Xueying stood obediently to the side while Huocheng the Venerable positioned himself beside the Primordial Master.

Bloodblade the Divine Emperor and the Primordial Master had already taken their seats, delving into detailed discussions about entering the ancient cave abode.

“Divine Emperor, Master, here is the detailed record of the ancient cave abode.” Huocheng the Venerable presented a gray scroll containing comprehensive intelligence about the site.

Bloodblade and the Primordial Master examined it.

“Truly worthy of being the most legendary existence across countless epochs of our universe,” Bloodblade praised. “A single ancient cave abode reveals the extent of his methods. It’s a shame I was born too late to meet such a being in person.”

“Indeed, unfathomable and beyond imagination,” the aloof Primordial Master concurred with deep reverence.

Dongbo Xueying, however, was puzzled.

He knew almost nothing about the terrifying beings born in previous epochs of the universe. Had it not been for his recent visit to the Heartlake Island, he wouldn’t even have been aware of the concept of “cosmic epochs.” Yet his master dared to claim that the master of Heartlake Island was the strongest across all epochs—a statement that clearly stemmed from absolute confidence in history. It seemed his master and the Primordial Master were privy to far more secrets than he was.

Standing at the pinnacle of this cosmic epoch, their knowledge and insight were indeed thousands, if not millions, of times greater than his own.

“According to the records, we can bring six people inside,” Bloodblade said, glancing at the Primordial Master.

“Three each,” the Primordial Master replied.

Bloodblade nodded lightly. “Very well. Three for you, three for me. Though, Primordial, you hardly have any subordinates. Why not yield a spot to me?”

This scroll was left behind by the master of Heartlake Island.

Six spots meant exactly six—no more, no less. Even one extra could invite unforeseen complications.

“Huocheng, myself, and the Purple-robed One,” the Primordial Master stated.

“The Purple-robed One?” Bloodblade was surprised.

Even Huocheng the Venerable was taken aback, as not long ago, the Purple-robed Witch Emperor had attempted to obtain a true divine artifact from Dongbo Xueying.

“Isn’t he from the Hall of Ten Thousand Gods?” Bloodblade countered.

“I care not for territorial factions. Whether he belongs to the Hall of Ten Thousand Gods has no bearing on my decision to bring him to the ancient cave abode,” the Primordial Master said dismissively. He was a maverick, unbothered even by the so-called “Hall Master” of the Ten Thousand Gods. In truth, the only being in the entire Divine Realm whom the Primordial Master respected from the depths of his heart was Bloodblade the Divine Emperor.

As for the Hall Master? In his eyes, the man was a fool.

The Island Master of Spacetime? Before him, he could only hide.

The Lady of Qianhe? Even she would retreat in his presence.

Such was the confidence of the oldest overlord in the Divine Realm and the Abyss. Yet, he held Bloodblade in high regard, considering him the only one truly worthy of standing as his equal.

Bloodblade the Divine Emperor—renowned as the foremost in frontal combat within the Divine Realm.

But beyond that, he was also hailed as the “Number One Assassin of the Divine Realm and Abyss.”

Yes, an overlord who was also the most terrifying assassin. Unmatched in open battle, yet equally peerless in the shadows. This was why Bloodblade could command such dominance—other overlords had no choice but to defer to him.

“I once roamed the Material Realm in an avatar form and encountered the Purple-robed lad back then. I gave him some casual guidance,” the Primordial Master said with a faint smile. “Later, when he ascended to the Divine Realm, I secretly observed his growth. Unbeknownst to him, he has now accumulated immense depth and is on the verge of forging his own Dao. Establishing one’s Dao is of utmost importance. Allowing him to witness the traces left by the strongest existence across epochs in the ancient cave abode should greatly benefit him.”

“Planning to take him as a disciple?” Bloodblade asked.

The Primordial Master smiled. “That depends on whether the Purple-robed lad is willing.”

“Taking a disciple is no easy feat for you. You’ve observed him for so long, and now that he’s about to forge his own Dao, you finally consider it,” Bloodblade remarked. “But given your status as the Primordial Master, the Purple-robed One would be begging for the opportunity. Consider this a preemptive congratulations.”

“Your own disciple is no less impressive,” the Primordial Master said with a hint of pride before shifting the topic. “Bloodblade, who do you plan to bring?”

“Zhushan and Gucang,” Bloodblade replied. “Gucang has hit a bottleneck and is stuck. I’ll give him another push. As for the Lord of Zhushan Mansion, his potential is immense, yet he remains a Four Heavens Realm God, unable to transcend. Since he has pledged allegiance to me, I naturally do what I can to aid him.”

The Primordial Master nodded.

This was one of the reasons he admired Bloodblade. Among the three titans of the Divine Realm—the Island Master of Spacetime, Bloodblade the Divine Emperor, and the Hall Master of Ten Thousand Gods—only Bloodblade truly valued loyalty and kinship.

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After concluding their discussions, the two overlords set a date for their expedition and bid farewell.

“Brother Dongbo, if you ever need anything, just send word. No matter the danger, I’ll come as swiftly as possible,” Huocheng the Venerable said before departing.

“Hmph. You’re about to enter the ancient cave abode. Do you think you can just leave whenever you please?” the Primordial Master frowned. His disciple was excellent in all aspects except for his straightforward nature. Previously, for the sake of a friend, he had recklessly intervened despite having a clone imprisoned on Heartlake Island, ultimately suffering dire consequences.

“Ah, I’ll be heading to the ancient cave abode soon. No worries, I’ll probably be back quickly,” Huocheng said.

“Let’s go,” the Primordial Master sighed, unwilling to waste further words.

With a whoosh, he enveloped Huocheng in his power and vanished from the Bloodblade Divine Court in an instant.

Now, only Bloodblade and Dongbo Xueying remained in the wooden courtyard—along with the black bird perched on the Divine Emperor’s shoulder.

“Xueying,” Bloodblade turned to him.

“Master,” Dongbo Xueying responded respectfully.

“This opportunity came to me because of you. Your senior brother Gucang and the Lord of Zhushan Mansion both owe you a favor. They will repay it in due time,” Bloodblade said. “I would have liked to bring you along, but firstly, you’re not even a Four Heavens Realm God yet—entering would offer little benefit. Secondly, your strength is still lacking. The dangers inside are too great. If you were to follow me every step without facing any peril, there’d be no difference between going and not going.”

“Your disciple understands,” Dongbo Xueying replied humbly.

In the Divine Realm and Abyss, he was indeed considered a formidable expert, comparable to ordinary True Gods who had transcended.

But joining an expedition with his master, the Primordial Master, Huocheng the Venerable, and the Lord of Zhushan Mansion? His strength was still insufficient. Among the six participants, the weakest were his senior brother “Gucang the Emperor” and the Purple-robed Witch Emperor—both near-Venerable level existences capable of self-preservation even against newly ascended Venerables.

“Once I return from the ancient cave abode, I’ll select suitable rewards for you. As your master, I won’t take advantage of you,” Bloodblade assured.

Dongbo Xueying grinned.

“Don’t celebrate just yet,” Bloodblade’s expression darkened slightly. “I previously assigned you the role of an Inspector Envoy, yet you ran off to Heartlake Island. Clearly, the position was too leisurely for you.”

Dongbo Xueying scratched his head awkwardly. “Your disciple acknowledges his mistake.”

“Since you have so much free time and your strength has grown significantly, I’ll assign you a more substantial and authoritative role,” Bloodblade declared.