CHAPTER 464: CHAPTER 464: COMPETING FOR FAVOR AND JEALOUSY

A gentle breeze swept by, scattering leaves in colorful disarray.

Shisan twitched his eyelids, confirming once again, "Are you sure you want to perform the divination?"

Yang Wuzong smiled, "Of course."

"What are you looking at?" Shisan asked.

"Chen Pingping and his party."

...

He had guessed correctly.

The strong figure from the Star Sea wanted to observe Chen Pingping and his party, and that little girl was also among them.

However, having received the Winter Cicada from them, Shisan did not waste words. After all, Yang Wuzong had said he would help him fend off the catastrophe.

Without further ado, he began the divination.

Seeing this, Yang Wuzong took out the damaged Quasi-Emperor Weapon.

In his view, it was just a minor divination, needing only a glimpse of Chen Pingping and his group. He wanted to see if Chen Pingping was dead, where he had gone, just to satisfy his own curiosity. Moreover, with a Quasi-Emperor Weapon in his hand, what catastrophe couldn’t he block?

「Meanwhile, deep in the Secret Realm.」

Jiang Ni’er seemed to sense something and said, "He’s come again."

Chen Pingping’s expression stiffened. "If he wants to divine our whereabouts, let him. But don’t you redirect the catastrophe over here. I can’t bear it."

She valued talent and was reluctant to harm Shisan. Therefore, she had redirected the catastrophe before because she knew Chen Pingping could surely withstand it. But this time was different. This was the Dragon Soul Secret Realm, enshrouded by a mysterious force. Anyone trying to divine their whereabouts would undoubtedly face difficulties. The arising catastrophe would be even more terrifying.

...

BOOM!

The moment Shisan began the divination, the sky darkened with thick clouds, and layers of lightning started to churn.

The area it covered was vast.

Not only that, but the Power of Destruction was also wafting down within the catastrophe.

The people below were all dumbfounded.

Yang Wuzong was a bit flustered. Before he could react, the catastrophe had already struck.

It was a human-shaped lightning.

It held lightning in its hand, slashing at Yang Wuzong.

SQUELCH! The bolt of lightning directly pierced through his body, and blood gushed out.

Yang Wuzong staggered backward several steps, his face ashen, the Quasi-Emperor Weapon in his hand nearly slipping out.

"Elder..." a Saint Realm expert exclaimed.

"Ugh?"

Yang Wuzong had just steadied himself when the second bolt of lightning came crashing down. This time, it was a huge beast wrapped in lightning, crackling with energy.

Carrying the Power of Destruction, it opened its mouth and swallowed him whole.

Then came the third, the fourth, and the fifth.

Each was more terrifying than the last, and the entities that appeared were different. The only similarity was that they all carried the Power of Destruction.

Just as the ninth bolt of catastrophe was about to strike, he rushed towards Shisan, hair disheveled, shouting, "Stop it! Stop calculating! Hurry..."

It was an imperial palace—majestic, grandiose, colossal—wrapped in purple lightning, filled with thick Power of Destruction. Yang Wuzong had a feeling that if this bolt of catastrophe hit him, he would either die or be left crippled. Moreover, the Quasi-Emperor Weapon in his hand dimmed even further due to the catastrophe and seemed like it could disintegrate at any moment.

When Shisan heard the noise, he quickly stopped. He looked at the sky, then at the ruins on the ground, his mouth agape.

It was a bit ridiculous. Not just a bit, extremely so. Smelling the Power of Destruction lingering in the air, he wondered, I was merely divining the whereabouts of a group; it shouldn’t lead to this, should it?

WHOOSH!

Suddenly, a long spear condensed from purple lightning shot through the air, directly piercing Yang Wuzong’s body.

Yang Wuzong’s eyes bulged as he cursed, "What the hell!"

Shisan had clearly stopped! The catastrophe had evidently dissipated! So why was there still lightning at this time?

「In the Secret Realm.」

Jiang Ni’er smiled. "I have wounded him."

Chen Pingping turned his head, watching her for a long while.

Meanwhile, ahead, Guang Xiaoyu and the Earth Chicken were having another disagreement. Guang Xiaoyu thought they should go left; the Earth Chicken felt they should go right.

The two argued for quite some time.

He Yitian spoke up, "What’s the difference?" He paused before adding, "On our way here, we haven’t encountered any taboos!"

He was somewhat amazed.

All the taboos within the Dragon Soul Secret Realm had vanished without a trace, utterly inconceivable.

But what he didn’t know was that this was all because of the Earth Chicken. Otherwise, they would have been unable to reach this point.

The Fairy beside them noticed something was off, yet she was still somewhat puzzled.

"Of course, there’s a difference," Guang Xiaoyu and the Earth Chicken turned back.

Guang Xiaoyu said, "The right side has a great peril."

The Earth Chicken also spoke up, "There’s a big demon on the left."

"How big?" He Yitian was startled.

"Very big. A fierce beast of the Quasi-Emperor Realm."

"Correct. A big demon of the Quasi-Emperor Realm."

He Yitian opened his mouth slightly. Are we finally going to encounter trouble? It really is a fearsome Secret Realm.

At this moment, the scholar suddenly asked, "Why can’t we go through the middle?"

Guang Xiaoyu and the Earth Chicken: "???"

That was a good question.

Chen Pingping glanced at him, then strode forward. "Keep up."

Deep within the Dragon Soul Secret Realm lay terrifying dangers, with fierce beasts and big demons everywhere, and even some ancient taboo seals left behind from primordial times.

Even a Saint Realm powerhouse would have to tread carefully upon entering here.

But Chen Pingping didn’t need to. He had two senior guides, and the Earth Chicken could even break taboos and seals, so there was no danger.

「A few days later, they arrived deep within the Secret Realm.」

They were getting closer and closer to the location of the Emperor’s Body. The air filled with a terrifying aura, heavy and oppressive.

Guang Xiaoyu’s eyes shone brightly. "We’re almost there."

"Indeed, this old hen also sensed it," the Earth Chicken spoke. "But... this place is still fraught with peril. We must be cautious. One misstep could lead to our demise. Human Clan boy, follow me."

"Senior Brother, follow me."

"Xiaoyu girl, are you intentionally making things difficult for me?" The Earth Chicken was furious.

"It’s you who’s making things difficult for me."

"Have you forgotten? I’ve helped you achieve great feats before." The Earth Chicken glared at her. Thinking about the time... they plundered eighty powers...

Hehe!

Guang Xiaoyu cast a sidelong glance. "You tricked me. Senior Brother never gave such an order."

"You taught Li Qi the kid..."

"Wait! I’ll listen to you." Guang Xiaoyu suddenly backed down.

The Earth Chicken had caught her weakness. Guang Xiaoyu had taught Li Qi cultivation, but it was not normal cultivation; it involved the techniques of Demon Cultivators. Alternatively, one could say Guang Xiaoyu had used Li Qi for experimentation.

Heh heh!

The Earth Chicken laughed triumphantly.

He Yitian and the scholar exchanged glances. Where is the danger? We haven’t seen any on the way.

However, the Earth Chicken soon couldn’t laugh anymore. This time, she had the upper hand, suppressing Guang Xiaoyu with her leverage, but what blocked their path was neither a taboo nor a seal.

It was an ancient altar.

The altar was pitch black, extremely worn. Many of its patterns and inscriptions had fallen off, almost indistinguishable.

The atmosphere was pervaded not by ordinary power, but by the aura of a Great Emperor.

The Earth Chicken’s scalp tingled.

"Let me handle this..." The Fairy stepped out. "I’ve come across this altar in an ancient text." Her expression was somber as she walked forward.

「About seven to eight minutes later.」

The Fairy returned with a pale face, shaking her head and uttering two words, "Won’t work."

The scholar waved his hand dismissively and also stepped out. "It’s just an altar."

「A few minutes later.」

"Something’s not right..." he returned with a darkened face.

"Indeed, something’s not right. Why do I feel like I’ve encountered a great evil?" He Yitian said.

"What ghastly great evil?" the Earth Chicken responded. "That’s a Great Emperor! There’s a Great Emperor within that altar!"

"A Great Emperor?" A look of shock crossed everyone’s faces.

He Yitian gasped, "It couldn’t be the Emperor’s Body, could it?"

The Earth Chicken shook her head. "No, it’s a living Great Emperor."

At that moment, Guang Xiaoyu laughed. "Old Mother Hen, you’re no good."

"I am the Ancient Phoenix!" The Earth Chicken glared. "Saying I’m no good? If you think you can, then go ahead!"

Guang Xiaoyu smiled, not saying a word, and was about to step forward towards the altar.

Chen Pingping pulled her back. "Xiaoyu!"

Guang Xiaoyu was touched immediately.

Indeed... Men are always so duplicitous! They’re afraid to admit they like me openly, worried about their pride, yet secretly they care so much. But this time, I will not yield. My man, this Empress shall protect him!

"Senior Brother, don’t worry, it’s not a Great Emperor," Guang Xiaoyu spoke softly, then flashed a challenging look at the Earth Chicken before stepping into the altar’s range.

He Yitian was taken aback. "Can she handle it?" In his perception, Guang Xiaoyu’s cultivation realm seemed so low!

Chen Pingping smiled slightly, without explanation.

Guang Xiaoyu had brought Hei with her, with Mao Qiu also nestled on her shoulder. Even if there was a living Great Emperor within the altar, she should still be able to retreat safely. It shouldn’t be a major issue.