The stout and short man, ‘Ancestor Hei Yan,’ could clearly sense Dongbo Xueying leaving the Seven Stars Sea Pavilion and strolling leisurely through the streets. Instead of growing anxious, he felt somewhat relieved, as the extra time allowed him to make some preparations. Only then could Ancestor Hei Yan unleash his full strength.
“Hmm?”
“Unity Realm?”
Ancestor Hei Yan’s brows furrowed slightly. “No wonder he stayed in the Seven Stars Sea Pavilion for a hundred thousand years. So he had a breakthrough and reached the Unity Realm. This Dongbo Xueying truly is a genius, cultivating at such a rapid pace. Given more time, after consolidating his realm and mastering supreme techniques to enhance his power, he might even clear the fifth level of the Star Tower. That would be troublesome.”
“But now?” A cold glint flashed in Ancestor Hei Yan’s eyes.
Freshly broken through, with his realm not yet translated into combat strength—Ancestor Hei Yan cared not at all.
A mere hundred thousand years… far too short! The Seven Stars Sea Pavilion had no ‘Time Chamber’ to accelerate cultivation. Even with the aid of rare treasures, such immense progress in such a short time was nearly impossible! Yet Ancestor Hei Yan hadn’t anticipated Dongbo Xueying’s extraordinary talent in the Void Path. His comprehension of the ‘Dark World’ supreme technique was astonishingly swift, and after consuming the Spiritheart Fruit, he had already mastered the first form of the Dark World.
“As an Inner Hall Elder, he possesses protective treasures! The defensive artifacts of Taixu Heaven Palace’s Inner Hall Elders are strong enough to withstand Chaos Realm attacks. I must be fast—so fast that he won’t even have time to react, let alone activate his protective treasures.” Ancestor Hei Yan was well aware of the difficulty of this assassination.
Once activated…
Not to mention his mere avatar, even his true form would need considerable time to kill Dongbo Xueying. By then, Ancestor Tianyu and the Swordmaster of Taixu Heaven Palace would likely descend!
“Fifty percent chance.” Ancestor Hei Yan grew solemn.
He was supremely confident.
Yet, to kill Dongbo Xueying before he could react or activate his protective treasures—he dared claim only half a chance.
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On the streets.
Having stepped into the Unity Realm and mastered a new supreme technique, Dongbo Xueying was in high spirits as he walked along the bustling streets. Crowds of deities, World Gods, and even some Transcendent-level children naturally parted before him, for the aura of a Unity Realm expert was unmistakable—commanding awe wherever they went.
A Unity Realm expert was considered a master in any land, easily qualifying to join the Tianshui City Council of Elders or even becoming a ‘Saint Envoy’ in the Ancient Sacred Sect.
“Boom.”
Dressed in pristine white robes, Dongbo Xueying had been walking with a faint smile when suddenly, his expression darkened.
“Who?!”
A sharp shout erupted.
Space within a thousand miles froze instantly. The crowds on the streets and residents in nearby mansions—whether weak Transcendents or powerful Unity Realm experts—were all immobilized, trapped in stillness.
A thousand-mile radius plunged into darkness.
The dark world enveloped the area, suppressing all within it. Dongbo Xueying stood as the sovereign of this domain, his white robes stark against the void. His murderous gaze locked onto a single figure within the darkness—the only other being capable of movement besides himself.
The figure was short and stout, unremarkable in appearance, save for a pair of dark golden eyes that now stared at Dongbo Xueying in shock.
“So strong!” Dongbo Xueying felt the oppressive force radiating from the enemy, pressing against his Rule Domain.
Yes, the Rule Domain.
Upon becoming a True God Ruler, one’s eternal laws naturally formed a domain—an ever-present extension of their will. Within this domain, the Ruler’s words became law, and any intruder would be detected unless their mastery far surpassed the Ruler’s.
For Void Gods—Nascent, Unity, and Chaos Realms—the Rule Domain grew increasingly potent with each advancement.
Within the same major realm, the more profound one’s comprehension of laws, the more refined their Rule Domain became. Dongbo Xueying, having reached the Unity Realm via the Void Path and mastered the first form of the Dark World, ‘Dark Bubble,’ had reconstructed his Rule Domain’s operational laws accordingly. Thus, his domain was exceptionally profound and formidable!
To clear the fifth level of the Star Tower at the Unity Realm—the intricacies of ‘Dark Bubble’ were unique even to Chaos Realm experts!
Ancestor Hei Yan, an ancient Chaos Realm being, might easily infiltrate the Rule Domains of ordinary Unity Realm experts. But against Dongbo Xueying, who could challenge the Star Tower’s fifth level? Infiltration was but a dream.
—
A thousand-mile radius lay shrouded in silent darkness.
Clad in white, Dongbo Xueying faced Ancestor Hei Yan from a distance.
“Boom.” Layers of golden light erupted around Dongbo Xueying’s body—his Inner Hall Elder life-preservation token activating.
Simultaneously, with a mere thought, a phantom dark world descended from the void into reality, voraciously devouring the world’s energy. The sheer volume of absorbed power sent tremors through Tianshui City’s energy currents. The dark world rapidly shrank, bypassing all other cultivators as it converged toward Ancestor Hei Yan at its center.
Watching this unfold, Ancestor Hei Yan’s dark golden eyes remained fixed on Dongbo Xueying, a faint smirk playing on his lips.
“Freshly ascended to the Unity Realm, yet your Rule Domain is as intricate and profound as a microcosm. With this technique, you could likely clear the fifth level of the Star Tower. I concede defeat with admiration.” Ancestor Hei Yan’s voice echoed via mental transmission. Then, the dark world contracted into a bubble, completely enveloping him.
*Pop!*
The dark bubble burst instantly, annihilating everything within.
Inside the bubble, Ancestor Hei Yan wore a curious smile as he gazed at Dongbo Xueying before silently dissipating.
All returned to calm.
Standing alone on the street, Dongbo Xueying’s golden protective radiance still shimmered. The dark world lingered around him, now deliberately expanded to span ten million miles! In the Sacred Realm, a Unity Realm expert’s Rule Domain typically covered only a thousand miles. Yet, when fully unleashed, ‘Dark Bubble’ could stretch across ten million.
“Did he truly disperse?” Dongbo Xueying frowned. “It seemed voluntary.”
The destructive force of the dark bubble was immense, yet he had felt no resistance—clearly, the enemy had chosen to withdraw.
“No suspicious figures within ten million miles.” Dongbo Xueying scanned meticulously.
“Boom!”
Tianshui City’s grand protective array activated abruptly, its dazzling radiance illuminating the skies. Countless citizens looked up in astonishment as the surging power of the array sent shockwaves through the heavens.
Within the ten-million-mile dark world, the inhabitants remained unharmed, still able to see the sun through the void.
*Whoosh!*
A figure teleported mid-air—a man clad in deep blue robes.
“Elder Dongbo, what happened?” the blue-robed man asked. “There was an intense energy fluctuation.”
It was the aftermath of the dark bubble’s collapse. Though the destruction was confined to its interior, the residual shockwaves had alarmed the city’s array spirit, prompting it to awaken the slumbering avatar of the Tianshui Palace Master.
*Swoosh.*
Dongbo Xueying retracted the dark world and ascended to stand beside the Palace Master’s avatar, though his protective golden light remained active—he dared not let his guard down.
“I was just targeted by an assassination attempt,” Dongbo Xueying stated gravely. “Likely the avatar of a Chaos Realm expert.”
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