Instantly, all the other Cosmic Deities present turned their gazes toward Dongbo Xueying—was it luck? Or did he possess some detection technique? If he truly had a specialized method for scouting, it would be an immense boon to the entire cultivator faction.
“Rest assured, none of the Cosmic Deities here will leak this information,” the Witch Ancestor said, looking at Dongbo Xueying.
“I rely on ultra-long-range teleportation,” Dongbo Xueying explained. “After reaching the Chaos Realm, I mastered this ability. I sent my avatar into the Maze Corridor and happened to land inside a Gold-Armor Nest. It was indeed sheer luck. As for detection techniques—are there really specific methods for locating Gold-Armor Nests?”
The Witch Ancestor, the World Ancestor, and the others exchanged glances.
They sighed inwardly.
Indeed.
The Maze Corridor’s environment was unique, fraught with various dangers. Even sending one’s true body to scout carried the risk of annihilation. Only the ‘Pavilion Master of the Myriad Realms’ and ‘Lord Crimson-Brow’ could dispatch avatars for reconnaissance—unfortunately, their demands were absurdly high.
For Dongbo Xueying to stumble upon one Gold-Armor Nest was already remarkable. They couldn’t ask for more.
“Discovering a Gold-Armor Nest is truly difficult,” the Witch Ancestor said. “If you frequently send your avatars there to rely on chance, it might be the only way we can locate them now.” They would never agree to Lord Crimson-Brow’s demands unless absolutely necessary, as their reserves of Sourceworld Stones were limited.
“Understood,” Dongbo Xueying replied.
Beside him, the Blade Emperor waved his hand, and a silver ring flew over. “This contains 100,000 Sourceworld Stones, collectively gathered by our factions. Since you discovered the Gold-Armor Nest, this is your rightful reward.”
The Cosmic Deities had long since publicized the rewards.
Dongbo Xueying accepted it with joy, inwardly resolving to consume all 100,000 stones. After all, his avatars could scout freely—given enough time, he believed he could discover a second, even a third Gold-Armor Nest. Though the next public revelation might take much longer, as finding two would make it impossible to attribute to mere luck, raising suspicions.
But he was hardly lacking in treasures. His master, Gu Qi, had left behind some artifacts, and consuming these 100,000 stones would greatly benefit his soul and overall cultivation.
“By the way, Dongbo,” Ancestor Tianyu chuckled, “have you mastered the ninth revolution of the Balong Inheritance yet?”
“I have!” Dongbo Xueying declared.
With his current strength and the Three-Colored Heavy Cloud treasure, he had clashed with Gold-Armor Abyssals multiple times at the edge of the Void, yet none had forced him to unleash the Balong Inheritance.
“Hahaha!” The Primordial Demon Mountain’s voice boomed beside him. “Excellent! As Tianyu mentioned, your defensive prowess was already formidable. Now, with the Balong Inheritance at the ninth revolution, it must be even more impressive. There’s a task we must entrust to you.”
“I know—it’s about tracking the infiltrating Destruction Abyssals,” Dongbo Xueying nodded.
“Correct.” The Radiant Sovereign’s melodious voice chimed in. “These Destruction Abyssals are incredibly cunning, possessing unknown methods to slip past our blockades undetected. Even we Cosmic Deities have pursued them multiple times, but they seem capable of sensing a cultivator’s power. The moment we give chase, they refuse to reveal themselves. Meanwhile, Chaos Realm cultivators face mortal peril against them.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
Recent news had reached him—Palace Master Yuqian hadn’t even had time to flee before being devoured. The infiltrating Destruction Abyssals were indeed formidable, having previously slain two peak eighth-level Chaos Realm experts. This was why, despite their urgency, they had waited until Dongbo Xueying’s defenses improved and he mastered ultra-long-range teleportation. They even prepared gifts to ensure his safety before sending him to investigate.
After all, they suspected that a Cosmic Deity might have infiltrated.
In such a scenario, Dongbo Xueying could very well face a Cosmic Deity-level foe!
“These are the gifts we’ve prepared for you.” The Witch Ancestor extended his hand, revealing a black bracelet composed of twelve beads, each faintly shimmering with intricate three-dimensional formations. The bracelet floated toward Dongbo Xueying.
As he caught it, an immense weight pressed down on his hand—so heavy that even his strength caused his palm to dip slightly.
Each bead was denser than a Solar Star.
“The Twelve Primordial Beads are condensed from the essence of the boundless earth deep within the Primordial Ancient Sacred World. These twelve were born simultaneously,” the Witch Ancestor explained. “Cosmic Deities usually prepare life-preserving treasures for themselves, but such artifacts cannot be fully activated by a Chaos Realm cultivator. Given your current strength, the Twelve Primordial Beads are nearly the best option for you.”
“Once refined and activated, they will envelop you in twelve layers of protective light. Even if the likes of me, the World Ancestor, or the Blade Emperor attack with full force, it would take us a moment or two to breach them—enough time for you to teleport to safety,” the Witch Ancestor continued. “Only the Sacred Master could shatter them instantly.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
As a mere Chaos Realm cultivator, surviving against the World Ancestor or the Witch Ancestor with the aid of treasures was already extraordinary. They had done their utmost. Against the Sacred Master? The gap was simply too vast.
“The Destruction Abyssals have no existence on par with the Sacred Master,” Ancestor Tianyu said with a smile. “This treasure is more than sufficient for you, Dongbo. However, be cautious—never let yourself be ambushed. If you’re assassinated before activating it, that’s on you.”
“Understood.” Dongbo Xueying remained confident.
His ‘Law Domain’ was perpetually active. As a Chaos Realm overlord, his domain spanned a hundred thousand miles, detecting anyone who entered. Infiltrating it undetected was nearly impossible—especially since Dongbo Xueying was the first Chaos Realm expert in history to master the Illusory Dao. His Law Domain was profoundly intricate.
In truth, Law-Oriented cultivators were renowned for their impermeable domains, as they comprehended the essence of their path. In contrast, Devourers, Ancient Cultivators, and others relied on naturally formed domains. Law-Oriented experts deliberately constructed theirs.
Beyond his Law Domain, Dongbo Xueying’s sensitivity to the Void was unparalleled. After two billion years of cultivation in the Maze Corridor, his *Walker’s Secret Codex* had advanced to the 49th layer, supplemented by his mastery of the second and third diagrams of the Ninecloud Emperor’s legacy.
His control over the Void was supreme.
Between his Law Domain and Void perception—both perpetually active—he was ever-vigilant.
…
“These infiltrating Destruction Abyssals are extremely powerful. Two peak eighth-level experts perished without even escaping—despite their usual confidence in surviving against ninth-level foes,” the Primordial Demon Mountain rumbled, his voice grave as he regarded Dongbo Xueying. “This is why we suspect a Cosmic Deity may be among them. Among the few ninth-level experts of the Star Tower, only four possess ultra-long-range teleportation: one from the Ancient Sacred World, one under the Matriarch’s banner, the notoriously selfish Lord Crimson-Brow… and you. You are the only suitable candidate for this mission.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
“Since you’re the only one, you must be even more cautious,” the Primordial Demon Mountain warned.
“You are the best choice to hunt them down,” the Blade Emperor added. “Your safety comes first.”
Normally, such matters would be handled by Cosmic Deities themselves.
But…
The lurking Destruction Abyssals could sense a cultivator’s power. The moment they detected a Cosmic Deity, they would never show themselves. Meanwhile, weaker Chaos Realm cultivators were simply walking to their deaths.
“Understood,” Dongbo Xueying acknowledged.
“Refine the treasure as quickly as possible. Once done, begin your mission,” the Blade Emperor said solemnly. “Our factions will relay all intelligence to you. How you pursue and investigate is entirely up to you.”
…
Within the Void Fortress, Dongbo Xueying spent nine years in seclusion to fully refine the ‘Twelve Primordial Beads.’ During this time, he also consumed all 100,000 newly acquired Sourceworld Stones.
“It’s time.” That day, Dongbo Xueying bid farewell to his close friends—most of whom he had grown familiar with over the past two billion years.
Then, with a single ultra-long-range teleportation, he departed the Void Fortress, embarking on a journey across the Chaos Void and the Three Sacred Worlds to hunt the infiltrating Destruction Abyssals. This mission had no time limit—he would likely spend an eternity pursuing them. The weak, he would slay; the strong, he would summon Cosmic Deities to eliminate.
Of course, Dongbo Xueying also dispatched two avatars to continue scouting within the Maze Corridor.
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