Bu Yi’s heart stirred, and he recalled the previous battle between the immortals and deities.
“This strange man’s cultivation isn’t particularly high. At most, he’s slightly above a Da Luo Golden Immortal, about the same level as an ordinary celestial immortal. Yet, he managed to secretly attack and kill two Celestial Lords. Back then, I was surrounded by several Celestial Lords. If he hadn’t appeared, I wouldn’t have survived. Frankly speaking, he saved my life. However, his actions were peculiar—he always appeared without a trace and vanished without a shadow. Whenever members of the two major factions from the Immortal and Divine Realm were caught alone, he would ambush them. He seemed like someone just trying to stir up chaos and profit from confusion…”
In other words, the legend that Bu Yi had slain several Celestial Lords during the battle between immortals and deities was actually due to the help of that mysterious figure.
“This is just too incredible!” Bu Xiang was shocked.
Bu Yi nodded. “At that time, I also found it unbelievable. I thought he was suspicious too. In the chaos of the Immortal and Divine War, no one would dare to act so recklessly—it’s practically suicide. However, this strange man grew stronger with every kill. He broke through cultivation boundaries right under the eyes of countless immortals, surpassing Celestial Kings and Celestial Elders, and within a single day, he ascended to the level of a Celestial Lord! This shocked both factions of the Immortal and Divine Realm. But what no one could have predicted was that in the end, this strange man self-destructed his divine body!”
Bu Yi’s mind stirred, recalling the last great war between immortals and gods.
“This strange man wasn’t particularly high in cultivation—at best, he was at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal or an ordinary high immortal. Yet, he managed to ambush and kill two powerful Immortal Venerables. Back then, I was surrounded by several Immortal Venerables. If not for his sudden appearance, I wouldn’t have survived. You could say he saved my life. But his actions were bizarre—coming and going without a trace. Whenever experts from the two major factions of the immortal and god realms were alone, he would ambush them. It was as if he was fishing in troubled waters…”
In other words, the legend that Bu Yi had slain several Immortal Venerables during the great war was actually thanks to that strange man helping him.
“This… this is unbelievable!” Bu Xiang was utterly shocked.
Bu Yi nodded. “At the time, I also found it hard to believe. I thought there was something off about him. In the midst of the great war between immortals and gods, no one would do something so foolish—it was tantamount to suicide. But this strange man grew stronger with each kill. Right under the noses of all the immortals, he broke through realms one after another, surpassing Immortal Lords and Ancient Immortals, and in a single day, he transformed into an Immortal Venerable! This shocked both factions of immortals and gods. But what no one expected was that, in the end, this strange man self-destructed his dharma body!”
“How is that possible? This… this person is just too bizarre!” Bu Xiang was stunned, his eyes wide with disbelief. “Elder Brother, how did you know there was a world within his conceptual space?”
“At the time, I was severely injured. To save me, he moved me into his conceptual world. He used a power I had never seen before to heal about thirty percent of my injuries. But because his cultivation wasn’t high enough, he couldn’t fully save me. So, he sent me to a safe place and released me. When I asked him why he saved me, he only said, ‘Good people shouldn’t die,’ and then he left. I forced myself to return to the battlefield, and that’s when I witnessed his self-destruction!”
Bu Yi frowned, looking puzzledly at Bu Xiang. “Afterward, I always suspected it was some kind of scheme, but there was never any trace of that strange man again. He appeared mysteriously and left in an even more inexplicable way. It feels like a puzzle, an unsolvable mystery.”
“Elder Brother, I think you should go meet that Shui Miao in person.” Bu Xiang felt a surge of emotion, almost hoping that Shui Miao had some connection to the strange man.
After a moment of thought, Bu Yi said, “Junior Brother, I have a plan. I need you to carry it out now. If everything goes as I imagine, our Dwarf Clan will create a legend. If it doesn’t, at the very least, we won’t suffer any losses and might even avoid this upcoming great war between immortals and gods.”
“Elder Brother, what is this plan of yours?”
Within the Dwarf Clan, Bu Yi was not only the strongest but also the wisest.
Bu Xiang knew that since his elder brother could say this, it must be a perfectly devised plan.
Bu Yi transmitted the plan directly into Bu Xiang’s mind.
Upon learning the plan, Bu Xiang felt a stir in his heart and quickly clasped his hands in respect. “Elder Brother, take care. I will head to the Immortal Realm immediately.”
“Good! Go now. I will set off for the Raksha Realm at once.”
After seeing off his junior brother, Bu Yi collected the various magical treasures in the cave. His thoughts churned as he pondered silently: Our Dwarf Clan has suffered enough! All those so-called immortals and gods, those revered saints of the great sects—they’re nothing but hypocrites hiding behind masks of false righteousness, selfish and greedy. How much wealth have you plundered from our Dwarf Clan? How much have you oppressed us, leaving us with nowhere to turn? Do you think we are mere lambs for you to bully as you please? Hmph! You’re mistaken. For the past two thousand years, I have dedicated every moment to forging weapons. I have created several peerless divine artifacts capable of slaying greedy scum like you. Now, with the principles of heaven in motion, we have discovered a prodigious talent. This is undoubtedly our Dwarf Clan’s chance to turn the tables. Just wait and see—you will learn what I have accomplished over these two thousand years. Everything you have taken from us, everything you have stolen, all the oppression you’ve inflicted—I will make you repay it tenfold.
With a sweep of his sleeve, starlight shimmered around Bu Yi as he left the cave.
※※※
Five Yin Mountain, inside an ancient tomb
Bu Fa led Shui Miao stealthily into the fourth level of the treasure vault.
The fourth level had already been breached by Bu Fa and his clansmen in the past. They had been forced to leave because they couldn’t get past the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. However, before leaving, Bu Fa and his team had restored the defensive formations of the first four levels.
Yet now, it was clear that the first four levels had been breached once again.
The fourth level of the treasure vault was crowded with experts from the Raksha Realm.
Among them were members of the Three Saints Sect from the Black Totem Empire of the Raksha Realm, elite forces led personally by Prince Yassen of the Molido Empire, and even an alliance of demon experts from the Western Demon Region. These three major factions had gathered to discuss how to conquer the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. On one side of the fourth level, many experts, badly burned and disheveled, were recuperating—clear evidence that they had already attempted to break through the formation, with predictable results.
Hidden in the darkness, Bu Fa used a top-tier Nether Realm artifact to shield both Shui Miao and himself. After listening for a while, he grasped the general situation. The fire in the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary was no ordinary flame—it was the Red Purgatory Fire from the Immortal Realm, the bane of experts from the Raksha Realm. Frustrated and unable to force their way through, they had come up with the idea of channeling vast amounts of Yin Spring water to extinguish the Samadhi True Fire.
Using extreme Yin water to quench extreme Yang fire was indeed a feasible method.
However, the area spanned hundreds of thousands of miles, and there was nowhere near enough Yin Spring water nearby. They would have to send people far away to collect it using magical treasures.
In other words, they wouldn’t be able to make a move on the Fire Sanctuary anytime soon.
“Hmph! These guys broke into the first four levels of the treasure vault and gained nothing, yet they still refuse to give up. Now they want to challenge the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary? They’re just asking for trouble.” Bu Fa transmitted his thoughts to Shui Miao. “Shui Miao, what do you think? Should we go into the Fire Sanctuary first and take a look? You’re well-versed in the principles of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Maybe you can find a weakness.”
“Alright, but I can’t promise anything. I’m actually clueless when it comes to formations.”
Shui Miao lacked confidence and didn’t dare to boast or act recklessly.
“Then let’s go…”
The entrance from the fourth to the fifth level was a dark cave.
After descending about a hundred meters, the temperature suddenly soared. Below, everything was blazing hot and glowing red, filled with volcanic magma.
Stopping on a rock, Shui Miao peered into the fifth-level treasure vault through the massive cave opening. Inside, magma churned and boiled, flames burning everywhere. Waves of scorching heat assaulted them, intense enough to roast a person alive.
At this sight, Shui Miao was utterly stunned. This place was literally a sea of fire, a hellish inferno!
Fear flooded his mind. If not for Bu Fa’s protective artifact, he would have been cooked alive by now.
“Senior, there’s no way I can handle this!”
Shui Miao didn’t care about saving face and immediately shook his head. Was this some kind of joke? It was like trying to snatch chestnuts from the fire!
“I was gravely injured back then. To save me, he transported me into his spiritual world. He used a power I had never seen before to heal thirty percent of my injuries. However, since his cultivation wasn’t very high, he couldn’t fully heal me, so he moved me to a safe location and released me there. When I asked him why he saved me, he simply said, ‘Good people shouldn’t die,’ and then he left. I barely managed to return to the battlefield of the Immortal and Divine Realm, only to witness him self-destructing with my own eyes!”
Bu Yi furrowed his brows, puzzled as he looked at Bu Xiang. “Later on, I always suspected it was a setup. But since then, there has been no trace or information about that strange man. He appeared mysteriously and disappeared even more inexplicably, like an enigma—an unsolvable mystery.”
Bu Yi’s mind stirred, recalling the last great war between immortals and deities.
“This strange man wasn’t particularly high in cultivation—at best, he was just above a Great Luo Golden Immortal, about on par with an ordinary high immortal. Yet, he managed to ambush and kill two powerful Immortal Venerables. Back then, I was surrounded by several Immortal Venerables. If not for his sudden appearance, I wouldn’t have survived. You could say he saved my life. But his methods were bizarre; he came and went without a trace. Whenever experts from the two major factions of the immortal and deity realms were alone, he would ambush them. It was as if he was fishing in troubled waters…”
In other words, the legend that Bu Yi had slain several Immortal Venerables during the immortal-deity war was actually thanks to that strange man helping him.
“This… this is unbelievable!” Bu Xiang was utterly shocked.
Bu Yi nodded. “At the time, I found it hard to believe too. I thought there was something off about him. In the midst of the immortal-deity war, no one would do something so foolish—it was tantamount to suicide. But the more he killed, the stronger he became. Right under the noses of all the immortals, he broke through realms one after another, surpassing Immortal Lords and Ancient Immortals, transforming into an Immortal Venerable in a single day! This shocked both factions of immortals and deities. But what no one expected was that in the end, this strange man self-destructed his dharma body!”
“How is that possible? This… this person is just too bizarre!” Bu Xiang was stunned speechless. “Elder Brother, how did you know there was a world within his conceptual space?”
“At the time, I was severely injured. To save me, he transported me into his conceptual world. He used a power I had never seen before to heal about thirty percent of my injuries. But because his cultivation wasn’t high enough, he couldn’t fully save me. So, he moved me to a safe place and released me. When I asked him why he saved me, he only said, ‘Good people shouldn’t die,’ and then left. I forced myself back to the immortal-deity battlefield and witnessed his self-destruction with my own eyes!”
Bu Yi frowned deeply, looking puzzledly at Bu Xiang. “Afterward, I always suspected it was some kind of scheme, but there was never any trace of that strange man again. He appeared mysteriously and left in an even more inexplicable way. It feels like a puzzle, an unsolvable mystery.”
“Elder Brother, I think you should go meet that Shui Miao in person.” Bu Xiang felt a surge of emotion, hoping that Shui Miao might have some connection to the strange man.
After a moment of thought, Bu Yi said, “Junior Brother, I have a plan. Go carry it out now. If everything is as I imagine, our Dwarf Clan will create a legend. If not, we won’t suffer any losses—at the very least, we can avoid this upcoming immortal-deity war.”
“Elder Brother, what plan do you have?”
Within the Dwarf Clan, Bu Yi was not only the strongest but also the wisest.
Bu Xiang knew that since his elder brother could say this, it must be a flawless plan.
Bu Yi transmitted the plan to Bu Xiang through mental communication.
After learning the plan, Bu Xiang felt a stir in his heart and quickly clasped his hands in salute. “Elder Brother, take care. I will head to the Immortal Realm at once.”
“Good! Go now. I will set off for the Raksha Realm immediately.”
After seeing off his junior brother, Bu Yi stored away the many magical treasures in the cave. His thoughts churned as he pondered silently: Our Dwarf Clan has suffered enough! All those so-called immortals and deities, those revered saints from major sects—they’re nothing but hypocrites hiding behind masks of false righteousness, selfish and greedy. How much wealth have you plundered from our Dwarf Clan? How much have you oppressed us, leaving us with nowhere to turn? Do you think we are mere lambs to be bullied at will? Hmph! You’re wrong. For the past two thousand years, I have dedicated every moment to forging weapons. I have created several peerless divine artifacts capable of slaying greedy scum like you. Now, with the principles of heaven shifting, we have discovered a prodigious talent. This is undoubtedly our Dwarf Clan’s chance to turn the tables. Just wait and see—you will learn what I have accomplished over these two millennia. Everything you swallowed, everything you stole, everything you oppressed us for—I will make you repay it tenfold.
With a sweep of his sleeve, starlight shimmered around Bu Yi as he left the cave.
※※※
Five Yin Mountain, Ancient Tomb
Bu Fa led Shui Miao, stealthily infiltrating the fourth level of the treasure vault.
The fourth level had already been breached by Bu Fa and his clansmen in the past. They had been forced to retreat because they couldn’t pass the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. However, before leaving, Bu Fa and his team had restored the defensive formations of the first four levels.
Yet now, it was evident that the first four levels had been breached once again.
The fourth level of the treasure vault was crowded with experts from the Raksha Realm.
Among them were members of the Three Saints Sect from the Black Totem Empire of the Raksha Realm, elite forces led personally by Prince Yaseen of the Molido Empire, and even an alliance of demon experts from the Western Demon Territory. These three major factions had gathered to discuss how to conquer the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. On one side of the fourth level, many experts, badly scorched by flames, were healing and recovering—clear evidence of their failed attempts to break through the formation.
Hidden in the darkness, Bu Fa used a supreme-grade Nether artifact to protect both Shui Miao and himself. After listening for a while, he grasped the general situation. The fire within the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary was no ordinary flame—it was the Red Purgatory Fire from the Immortal Realm, the bane of experts from the Raksha Realm. Frustrated and unable to force their way through, they had devised a plan to channel vast amounts of Yin Spring water to extinguish the Samadhi True Fire.
Using extreme Yin water to douse extreme Yang fire was indeed a feasible method.
However, the area spanned hundreds of thousands of miles, with nowhere near enough Yin Spring water nearby. They would have to send people far away to collect it using magical treasures.
In other words, they wouldn’t be able to assault the Fire Sanctuary anytime soon.
“Hmph! These fools broke into the first four levels of the treasure vault and gained nothing, yet they still refuse to give up. Now they want to storm the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary? They’re just asking for trouble.” Bu Fa transmitted his thoughts to Shui Miao. “Shui Miao, what do you think? Should we sneak into the Fire Sanctuary first and take a look? You’re well-versed in the principles of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Perhaps you can find a weakness.”
“Alright, but I can’t make any promises. I’m actually clueless when it comes to formations.”
Shui Miao lacked confidence and didn’t dare to boast or pretend to be capable.
“Then let’s go…”
The entrance from the fourth to the fifth level was a dark cave.
A hundred meters down the cave, the temperature suddenly soared. Below, everything was blazing red, filled with volcanic magma.
Stopping on a rock, Shui Miao peered into the fifth-level treasure vault through the massive cave opening. Inside, magma churned and boiled, flames burning everywhere. Waves of scorching heat assaulted them, intense enough to roast a person alive.
At this sight, Shui Miao was utterly stunned. This place was literally a sea of flames, a hell of fire!
His mind filled with terror, Shui Miao thought that if not for Bu Fa’s protective artifact, he would have been cooked alive by now.
“Senior, there’s no way I can handle this!”
Shui Miao shook his head immediately, not caring about saving face. This was no joke—it was like trying to snatch chestnuts from the fire!
After thinking for a moment, Bu Yi said, “Junior, I have a plan. You should carry it out immediately. If everything goes as I imagine, our dwarf clan will create a myth. If it doesn’t turn out as I expect, at least our clan won’t suffer any losses and will survive this Immortal and Divine War.”
Bu Yi’s mind stirred, recalling the last great war between immortals and deities.
“This strange man wasn’t particularly high in cultivation—at best, he was at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal or similar to an ordinary high immortal. Yet, he managed to ambush and kill two powerful immortal venerables. Back then, I was surrounded by several immortal venerables. If not for his sudden appearance, I wouldn’t have survived. You could say he saved my life. But his actions were bizarre—coming and going without a trace. Whenever experts from the two major factions of the immortal and deity realms were alone, he would ambush them. It was as if he was fishing in troubled waters…”
In other words, the legend that Bu Yi had slain several immortal venerables during the great immortal-deity war was actually thanks to that strange man helping him.
“This… this is unbelievable!” Bu Xiang was utterly shocked.
Bu Yi nodded. “At the time, I also found it hard to believe. I thought there was something off about him. In the midst of the great immortal-deity war, no one would do something so foolish—it was tantamount to suicide. But the more he killed, the stronger he became. Right under the noses of countless immortals, he broke through realms one after another, surpassing immortal lords and ancient immortals, and in a single day, he transformed into an immortal venerable! This shocked both factions of immortals and deities. But what no one expected was that in the end, this strange man self-destructed his dharma body!”
“How is that possible? This… this person is just too bizarre!” Bu Xiang was stunned, his eyes wide with disbelief. “Elder Brother, how did you know there was a world within his conceptual space?”
“At the time, I was severely injured. To save me, he transported me into his conceptual world. He used a power I had never seen before to heal about thirty percent of my injuries. But because his cultivation wasn’t high enough, he couldn’t fully save me. So, he moved me to a safe place and released me. When I asked him why he saved me, he only said, ‘Good people shouldn’t die,’ and then left. I forced myself to return to the immortal-deity battlefield and witnessed his self-destruction with my own eyes!”
Bu Yi frowned deeply, looking puzzledly at Bu Xiang. “Afterward, I always suspected it was some kind of scheme, but there was never any trace of that strange man again. He appeared mysteriously and left in an even more inexplicable way—like an enigma, an unsolvable mystery.”
“Elder Brother, I think you should go meet that Shui Miao in person.” Bu Xiang felt a surge of emotion, almost hoping that Shui Miao had some connection to the strange man.
After a moment of thought, Bu Yi said, “Junior Brother, I have a plan. I need you to carry it out now. If everything goes as I imagine, our Dwarf Clan will create a legend. If it doesn’t, at the very least, we won’t suffer any losses and might even avoid this upcoming immortal-deity war.”
“Elder Brother, what plan do you have?”
Within the Dwarf Clan, Bu Yi was not only the strongest but also the wisest.
Bu Xiang knew that since his elder brother could say this, it must be a flawless plan.
Bu Yi transmitted the plan to Bu Xiang through mental communication.
After learning the plan, Bu Xiang felt a stir in his heart and quickly clasped his hands in respect. “Elder Brother, take care. I will head to the Immortal Realm immediately.”
“Good! Go now. I will set out for the Raksha Realm right away.”
After seeing off his junior brother, Bu Yi collected the various magical treasures in the cave. His thoughts churned as he silently contemplated, “Our Dwarf Clan has suffered enough! All those so-called immortals and deities, those revered saints from major sects—they’re nothing but hypocrites hiding behind masks of false righteousness, selfish and greedy. How much wealth have you plundered from our Dwarf Clan? How much have you oppressed us until we have nowhere left to hide? You think we’re mere lambs to be bullied as you please? Hah! You’re wrong. For the past two thousand years, I’ve been refining artifacts day and night. I’ve already forged several peerless divine weapons capable of slaying you greedy, insatiable scum. Now, with the principles of heaven shifting, we’ve discovered a once-in-a-millennium genius. This is undoubtedly our Dwarf Clan’s chance to turn the tables. Just wait and see—you’ll learn what I’ve been doing these past two thousand years. Everything you’ve swallowed, everything you’ve stolen, all the oppression you’ve inflicted upon us—I will make you repay it tenfold.”
With a sweep of his sleeve, starlight shimmered around Bu Yi as he left the cave.
※※※
Five Yin Mountain, inside an ancient tomb
Bu Fa led Shui Miao as they stealthily infiltrated the fourth level of the treasure vault.
Bu Fa had previously broken through the first four levels with his clansmen but had to retreat from the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary, as it was impassable. Before leaving, they had restored the defensive formations of the first four levels.
However, it was now evident that the first four levels had been breached once again.
The fourth level of the treasure vault was crowded with experts from the Raksha Realm.
Among them were the Three Saints Sect from the Black Totem Empire of the Raksha Realm, elite forces led personally by Prince Yason of the Molido Empire, and even an alliance of demon experts from the Western Demon Region. These three major factions had gathered to discuss how to conquer the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. On one side of the fourth level, many experts, badly burned and disheveled, were healing and recovering—clear evidence that they had already attempted to break through the formation, with predictable results.
Hidden in the darkness, Bu Fa used a supreme Netherworld artifact to protect both Shui Miao and himself. After listening for a while, he grasped the general situation. The fire within the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary was no ordinary flame—it was the Red Purgatory Fire from the Immortal Realm, the bane of experts from the Raksha Realm. Frustrated and unable to force their way through, they had come up with the idea of channeling vast amounts of Yin Spring water to extinguish the Samadhi True Fire.
Using extreme Yin water to quench extreme Yang fire was indeed a feasible method.
However, the area spanned hundreds of thousands of miles, and there was nowhere near enough Yin Spring water nearby. They would have to send people far away to collect it using magical treasures.
In other words, they wouldn’t be able to move against the Fire Sanctuary anytime soon.
“Hmph! These fools broke into the first four levels of the treasure vault and gained nothing, yet they still refuse to give up. Now they want to challenge the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary? They’re just asking for trouble.” Bu Fa transmitted his thoughts to Shui Miao. “Shui Miao, what do you plan to do now? Would you like to enter the Fire Sanctuary with me first and take a look? You’re well-versed in the principles of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements—you might even find a weakness.”
“Alright, but I can’t promise anything. I’m actually completely ignorant when it comes to formations.”
Shui Miao lacked confidence and didn’t dare to boast or pretend to be capable.
“Then let’s go…”
The entrance from the fourth to the fifth level was a dark cave.
After descending about a hundred meters into the cave, the temperature suddenly soared. Below, everything was blazing red, filled with volcanic magma.
Stopping on a rock, Shui Miao looked through the massive cave opening into the fifth-level treasure vault. Inside, magma churned and boiled, flames burning everywhere. Waves of scorching heat assaulted them, intense enough to roast a person alive.
At this sight, Shui Miao was utterly stunned. This place was literally a sea of fire, a hellish inferno!
Fear flooded Shui Miao’s mind. If not for Bu Fa’s protective artifact, he would likely have been cooked alive by now.
“Senior, there’s no way I can handle this!”
Shui Miao didn’t care about saving face and immediately shook his head. Was this some kind of joke? It was like trying to snatch chestnuts from the fire!
Within the dwarf clan, Bu Yi was not only the strongest but also the wisest.
Bu Xiang knew that if his senior brother spoke like this, it must be a very perfect plan.
Bu Yi transmitted his plan to Bu Xiang mentally.
Bu Yi’s mind stirred, recalling the last great war between immortals and gods.
“This strange man wasn’t particularly high in cultivation—at best, he was at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal or similar to an ordinary high immortal. Yet, he managed to ambush and kill two powerful Immortal Venerables. Back then, I was surrounded by several Immortal Venerables. If not for his sudden appearance, I wouldn’t have survived. You could say he saved my life. But his actions were bizarre; he came and went without a trace. Whenever experts from the two major factions of the immortal and god realms were alone, he would ambush them. It was as if he was taking advantage of the chaos…”
In other words, the legend that Bu Yi had slain several Immortal Venerables during the immortal-god war was actually thanks to that strange man helping him.
“This… this is unbelievable!” Bu Xiang was utterly shocked.
Bu Yi nodded. “At the time, I also found it hard to believe. I thought there was something off about him. In the midst of the immortal-god war, no one would do something so foolish—it was tantamount to suicide. But this strange man grew stronger with each kill. Right under the noses of all the immortals, he continuously broke through realms, surpassing Immortal Lords and Ancient Immortals, and in a single day, he transformed into an Immortal Venerable! This shocked both factions of immortals and gods. But what no one expected was that, in the end, this strange man self-destructed his spiritual form!”
“How is that possible? This… this person is just too bizarre!” Bu Xiang was stunned, his eyes wide with disbelief. “Elder Brother, how did you know there was a world within his conceptual space?”
“At the time, I was severely injured. To save me, he transported me into his conceptual world. He used a power I had never seen before to heal about thirty percent of my injuries. But because his cultivation wasn’t high enough, he couldn’t fully save me. So, he moved me to a safe place and released me. When I asked him why he saved me, he only said, ‘Good people shouldn’t die,’ and then he left. I forced myself to return to the immortal-god battlefield and witnessed his self-destruction with my own eyes!”
Bu Yi frowned, looking puzzledly at Bu Xiang. “Afterward, I always suspected it was some kind of scheme, but there was never any trace of that strange man again. He appeared mysteriously and left in an even more inexplicable way. It feels like a puzzle, an unsolvable mystery.”
“Elder Brother, I think you should go meet that Shui Miao in person.” Bu Xiang felt a surge of emotion, almost hoping that Shui Miao had some connection to the strange man.
Bu Yi thought for a moment and said, “Junior Brother, I have a plan. Go carry it out now. If everything is as I imagine, our Dwarf Clan will create a legend. If not, we won’t suffer any losses—at the very least, we can avoid this upcoming immortal-god war.”
“Elder Brother, what plan do you have?”
In the Dwarf Clan, Bu Yi was not only the strongest but also the wisest.
Bu Xiang knew that since his elder brother could say this, it must be a flawless plan.
Bu Yi transmitted the plan to Bu Xiang through mental communication.
After learning the plan, Bu Xiang felt a stir in his heart and quickly clasped his hands in salute. “Elder Brother, take care. I will head to the Immortal Realm immediately.”
“Good! Go now. I will set off for the Rakshasa Realm right away.”
After seeing off his junior brother Bu Xiang, Bu Yi collected the various magical treasures in the cave. His thoughts churned as he pondered silently: Our Dwarf Clan has suffered enough! All those so-called immortals and gods, those revered saints of major sects—they’re nothing but hypocrites hiding behind masks of false benevolence, selfish and greedy. How much wealth have you plundered from our Dwarf Clan? How much have you oppressed us, leaving us with nowhere to turn? Do you think we are mere lambs for you to bully as you please? Hmph! You’re wrong. For the past two thousand years, I have been refining artifacts day and night. I have already forged several peerless divine weapons capable of slaying you greedy fools. Now, with the principles of heaven shifting, we have discovered a once-in-a-millennium genius. This is undoubtedly our Dwarf Clan’s chance to turn the tables. Just wait and see—you will learn what I have accomplished over these two thousand years. Everything you have swallowed, everything you have stolen, and all the oppression you’ve inflicted upon us—I will make you repay it tenfold.
With a sweep of his sleeve, starlight shimmered around Bu Yi as he left the cave.
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**Five Yin Mountain, Ancient Tomb**
Bu Fa led Shui Miao as they stealthily infiltrated the fourth level of the treasure vault.
Bu Fa had previously broken through the first four levels with his clansmen but had to retreat because they couldn’t pass the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. Before leaving, they had restored the defensive formations of the first four levels.
However, it was now evident that the first four levels had been breached once again.
The fourth level of the treasure vault was crowded with experts from the Rakshasa Realm.
Among them were members of the Three Saints Sect from the Black Totem Empire of the Rakshasa Realm, elite forces led personally by Prince Yassen of the Molido Empire, and even an alliance of demon experts from the Western Demon Region. These three major forces had gathered to discuss how to conquer the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. On one side of the fourth level, many experts, badly scorched by fire, were healing and recovering—clear evidence that they had already attempted to break through the formation, with predictable results.
Hidden in the darkness, Bu Fa used a supreme-grade Netherworld artifact to protect both Shui Miao and himself. After listening for a while, he grasped the general situation. The fire in the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary was no ordinary flame—it was the Red Purgatory Fire from the Immortal Realm, the bane of experts from the Rakshasa Realm. Frustrated and unable to break through by force, they had devised a plan to channel vast amounts of Yin Spring water to extinguish the Samadhi True Fire.
Using extreme Yin water to quench extreme Yang fire was indeed a feasible method.
However, the area spanned hundreds of thousands of miles, and there was nowhere near enough Yin Spring water nearby. They would have to send people far away to collect it using magical treasures.
In other words, they wouldn’t be able to move against the Fire Sanctuary for quite some time.
“Hmph! These fools broke into the first four levels of the treasure vault and gained nothing, yet they still refuse to give up. Now they want to challenge the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary? They’re just asking for trouble,” Bu Fa transmitted mentally to Shui Miao. “Shui Miao, what’s your plan? Do you want to explore the Fire Sanctuary with me first? You’re well-versed in the principles of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Perhaps you can find a weakness.”
“Alright, but I can’t make any promises. I’m actually clueless when it comes to formations.”
Shui Miao lacked confidence and didn’t dare to boast or act recklessly.
“Then let’s go…”
The entrance from the fourth to the fifth level was a dark cave.
After descending about a hundred meters into the cave, the temperature suddenly soared. Below, everything was blazing red, filled with volcanic magma.
Stopping on a rock, Shui Miao peered through the massive cave opening into the fifth-level treasure vault. Inside, magma churned and boiled, flames burning everywhere. Waves of scorching heat assaulted them, intense enough to roast a person alive.
At this sight, Shui Miao was utterly stunned. This place was literally a sea of fire, a hellish inferno!
Fear flooded his mind. If not for Bu Fa’s protective artifact, he would have been cooked alive by now.
“Senior, there’s no way I can handle this!”
Shui Miao didn’t care about saving face and immediately shook his head. Was this some kind of joke? It was like trying to snatch chestnuts from the fire!
“Good! You go ahead. I’ll set off for the Realm of Rakshasa shortly.”
After sending off his junior brother Bu Xiang, Bu Yi gathered many magical treasures from the cave, his thoughts surging. He silently mused, “Our dwarf clan has suffered enough! All those celestial gods, all those great sects and saints—they’re nothing but fame-seekers wearing masks of false benevolence. How much wealth of our dwarves have you seized? How much have you oppressed us until we had nowhere to turn? You think we’re just lambs to be bullied however you please? Hmph! You’re wrong! Over these two thousand years, I haven’t stopped forging weapons for a single moment. I’ve already created several supreme divine treasures capable of slaying your greedy kind. Now, with the way of heaven shifting, we’ve discovered another extraordinary talent. This is undoubtedly an opportunity for our dwarves to rise again. Just wait and see—you’ll soon realize what I’ve been doing for the past two thousand years. Whatever you’ve taken from us, whatever you’ve seized from us, whatever you’ve oppressed us with, I will make you pay back tenfold.”
With a wave of his large sleeve, stars flickered, and Bu Yi left the cave.
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Inside the ancient tomb at Wuyin Mountain,
Bu Fa led Shui Miao secretly into the fourth level of the treasure vault.
Previously, this fourth level had already been entered by Bu Fa and his clansmen. They had failed to pass the fifth level—the Fire Holy Hall—so they had left. Before leaving, Bu Fa and his group had restored the formations on the first four levels.
However, now, the first four levels had clearly been breached again.
Inside the fourth level’s treasure vault, a large number of experts from the Realm of Rakshasa had gathered.
Bu Yi’s mind stirred, recalling the last great war between immortals and deities.
“This strange man wasn’t particularly high in cultivation—at best, he was above a Great Luo Golden Immortal, roughly on par with an ordinary high immortal. Yet, he managed to ambush and kill two powerful immortal venerables. Back then, I was surrounded by several immortal venerables. If not for his sudden appearance, I wouldn’t have survived. You could say he saved my life. But his methods were bizarre—coming and going without a trace. Whenever experts from the two major factions of the immortal and deity worlds were alone, he would ambush them. It was as if he was fishing in troubled waters…”
In other words, the legend that Bu Yi had slain several immortal venerables during the immortal-deity war was actually thanks to that strange man helping him.
“This… this is unbelievable!” Bu Xiang was utterly shocked.
Bu Yi nodded. “At the time, I found it hard to believe too. I thought there was something off about him. In the midst of the immortal-deity war, no one would do something so foolish—it was tantamount to suicide. But the more he killed, the stronger he became. Right under the noses of all the immortals, he broke through realm after realm, surpassing immortal lords and ancient immortals, and in a single day, he transformed into an immortal venerable! This shocked both factions of immortals and deities. But what no one expected was that, in the end, this strange man self-destructed his dharma body!”
“How is that possible? This… this person is just too bizarre!” Bu Xiang was stunned, his eyes wide with disbelief. “Elder Brother, how did you know there was a world within his conceptual space?”
“At the time, I was severely injured. To save me, he transported me into his conceptual world. He used a power I had never seen before to heal about thirty percent of my injuries. But because his cultivation wasn’t high enough, he couldn’t fully save me. So, he moved me to a safe place and released me. When I asked him why he saved me, he only said, ‘Good people shouldn’t die,’ and then he left. I forced myself to return to the immortal-deity battlefield and witnessed his self-destruction with my own eyes!”
Bu Yi frowned, his expression puzzled as he looked at Bu Xiang. “Afterward, I always suspected it was some kind of scheme, but there was never any trace of that strange man again. He appeared mysteriously and left in an even more inexplicable way. It feels like a puzzle, an unsolvable mystery.”
“Elder Brother, I think you should go meet that Shui Miao in person.” Bu Xiang felt a surge of emotion, almost hoping that Shui Miao had some connection to the strange man.
After a moment of thought, Bu Yi said, “Junior Brother, I have a plan. I need you to carry it out now. If everything goes as I imagine, our Dwarf Clan will create a legend. If it doesn’t, at the very least, we won’t suffer any losses and might even avoid this upcoming immortal-deity war.”
“Elder Brother, what is this plan of yours?”
In the Dwarf Clan, Bu Yi was not only the strongest but also the wisest.
Bu Xiang knew that since his elder brother could say this, it must be a flawless plan.
Bu Yi transmitted the plan to Bu Xiang through mental communication.
After learning the plan, Bu Xiang felt a stir in his heart and quickly clasped his hands in respect. “Elder Brother, take care. I will hurry to the Immortal Realm.”
“Good! Go now. I will set off for the Raksha Realm immediately.”
After seeing off his junior brother, Bu Yi collected the various magical treasures in the cave. His thoughts churned as he silently reflected: Our Dwarf Clan has suffered enough! All those so-called immortals and deities, those revered saints of the major sects—they’re nothing but hypocrites hiding behind masks of false virtue, selfish and greedy. How much wealth have you plundered from our Dwarf Clan? How much have you oppressed us, leaving us with nowhere to turn? Do you think we are mere lambs, to be bullied as you please? Hmph! You’re wrong. For the past two thousand years, I have dedicated every moment to forging weapons. I have created several peerless divine artifacts capable of slaying greedy scum like you. Now, with the principles of heaven shifting, we have discovered a prodigious talent. This is undoubtedly our Dwarf Clan’s chance to turn the tables. Just wait and see—you will learn what I have accomplished over these two millennia. Everything you have swallowed, everything you have stolen, and all the oppression you’ve inflicted upon us—I will make you repay it tenfold.
With a sweep of his sleeve, starlight shimmered around Bu Yi as he left the cave.
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Five Yin Mountain, Ancient Tomb
Bu Fa led Shui Miao, stealthily infiltrating the fourth level of the treasure vault.
The fourth level had already been breached by Bu Fa and his clansmen in the past. They had been forced to retreat because they couldn’t pass the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. However, before leaving, Bu Fa and his team had restored the defensive formations of the first four levels.
Yet now, it was clear that the first four levels had been breached once again.
The fourth level of the treasure vault was crowded with experts from the Raksha Realm.
Among them were members of the Three Saints Sect from the Black Totem Empire of the Raksha Realm, elite forces led personally by Prince Yassen of the Molido Empire, and even an alliance of demon experts from the Western Demon Region. These three major factions had gathered to discuss how to conquer the fifth level, the Fire Sanctuary. On one side of the fourth level, many experts, badly scorched by fire, were healing and recovering—clear evidence that they had already attempted to break through the formation, with predictable results.
Hidden in the darkness, Bu Fa used a supreme-grade Netherworld artifact to protect both Shui Miao and himself. After listening for a while, he grasped the general situation. The fire in the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary was no ordinary flame—it was the Red Purgatory Fire from the Immortal Realm, the bane of experts from the Raksha Realm. Frustrated and unable to force their way through, they had come up with the idea of channeling vast amounts of Yin Spring water to extinguish the Samadhi True Fire.
Using extreme Yin water to quench extreme Yang fire was indeed a feasible method.
However, the area spanned hundreds of thousands of miles, and there was nowhere near enough Yin Spring water nearby. They would have to send people far away to collect it using magical treasures.
In other words, they wouldn’t be able to move against the Fire Sanctuary anytime soon.
“Hmph! These fools have already plundered the first four levels of the treasure vault and gained nothing, yet they still refuse to give up. Now they want to break into the fifth-level Fire Sanctuary? They’re just asking for trouble.” Bu Fa transmitted his thoughts to Shui Miao. “Shui Miao, what’s your plan? Do you want to explore the Fire Sanctuary with me? You’re well-versed in the principles of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Perhaps you can find a weakness.”
“Alright, but I can’t make any promises. I’m actually completely ignorant when it comes to formations.”
Shui Miao lacked confidence and didn’t dare to boast or pretend to be capable.
“Then let’s go…”
The entrance from the fourth to the fifth level was a dark cave.
After descending about a hundred meters, the temperature suddenly soared. Below, everything was blazing red, filled with volcanic magma.
Stopping on a rock, Shui Miao peered into the fifth-level treasure vault through the massive cave opening. Inside, magma churned and boiled, flames burning everywhere. Waves of scorching heat assaulted them, intense enough to roast a person alive.
At this sight, Shui Miao was utterly stunned. This place was literally a sea of fire, a hellish inferno!
Fear flooded Shui Miao’s mind. If not for Bu Fa’s protective artifact, he would likely have been cooked alive by now.
“Senior, there’s no way I can handle this!”
Shui Miao didn’t care about saving face and immediately shook his head. Was this some kind of joke? It was like trying to snatch chestnuts from the fire!
In the darkness, Bu Fa used a supreme soul artifact to conceal both himself and Shui Miao. After listening for a while, he roughly understood the situation. The fire within the fifth level’s Fire Holy Hall wasn’t ordinary flame—it was the Celestial Realm’s Chi Lian Infernal Fire. This fire was the bane of experts from the Rakshasa Realm, causing them great frustration. No matter how hard they tried to force their way through, they couldn’t get past it. Thus, they had considered the idea of channeling large quantities of Yin springs to extinguish the Threefold True Fire.
Using extremely Yin water to put out extremely Yang fire—this method was indeed feasible.
However, across tens of thousands of miles, there simply wasn’t enough Yin spring water. Experts would have to travel far away to collect it using magical artifacts.
In other words, they couldn’t attack the Fire Holy Hall anytime soon.
“Hmph! These guys broke through the first four levels of the treasure vault but gained nothing. Still, they refuse to give up and insist on attacking the fifth level, the Fire Holy Hall. I think they’re just asking for trouble,” Bu Fa mentally transmitted to Shui Miao. “Shui Miao, what are your plans now? Want to come with me and take a look inside the Fire Holy Hall first? You’re an expert in the Dao of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. Perhaps you could find a weakness.”
“Alright, though I can’t promise anything. I’m not really familiar with formations,” Shui Miao replied uncertainly, naturally unwilling to boast recklessly.
“Then let’s go…”
The entrance from the fourth level to the fifth was a dark cave.
Descending about a hundred meters into the cave, the temperature suddenly rose sharply. Below was blazing red, filled with volcanic lava everywhere.
They stopped on a rock. Looking through the massive opening into the fifth level’s treasure vault, Shui Miao saw the molten lava churning and boiling, flames raging everywhere, and waves of scorching heat rushing toward him—enough to roast a person alive.
Seeing this scene, Shui Miao was stunned. This place was practically a blazing inferno!
Filled with fear, Shui Miao thought to himself, If it weren’t for Bu Fa protecting me with his artifact, I’d probably be boiled alive by now!
“Senior, I can’t handle this!”
Shui Miao disregarded his pride and immediately shook his head. This was just ridiculous, like trying to pluck chestnuts from a fire!
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