Chapter 157
The Sith? The Two Realms
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At the edge of the starry sky, streaks of light danced in the air.
Xia Mangqing and his three companions arrived and used their supernatural powers and secret techniques to fight against several Dao Lords who had also arrived. At the same time, they tried to capture the glowing light. Soon, the Dao Lords were killed, but some glowing light remained uncaptured.
Swah—
A ray of light was caught in Xia Mangqing's hand. With a burst of magical power, the light dissipated, revealing its true form.
It was a strange weapon of extremely high quality, but it was not a normal eternal divine weapon.
Xia Mangqing also had some skill in weapon crafting, but he couldn't figure out how this weapon was made. The crafting method was completely different, and it was most likely a weapon of the Sith race.
However, its grade should not be too high. After refining it, he could sense that the weapon's power was limited and it was mostly standard equipment, probably just the most basic combat weapon of the Sith race.
"It should be the weapon used by the Sith Silver-Clad Daoist."
Xia Mangqing thought to himself that the most basic combat unit of the Sith race was the Silver-Clad Dao Lord.
The true Silver-Clad Dao Lords of the Sith are all transformed from peak Dao Lords through a self-sacrifice ritual, possessing strength comparable to the Holy City Lords of the Endless Territories.
This is just the most ordinary fighting force of the Sith race. This also shows how difficult that battle was. Those top emperors and ordinary emperors were not even cannon fodder on the battlefield!
"Qingxuan, look over there!"
Just then, Yu Chen suddenly shouted.
Xia Mangqing snapped out of his daze and followed his gaze. He then saw several rays of light crash into a void, creating ripples before the light completely disappeared.
"There's a hidden treasure trove here?" Mu Jue Daojun looked surprised. He discovered that the area was very small, but the weapons and treasures seemed to have a spirit, all of them surging towards that place.
"Ascension?"
Xia Mangqing's expression shifted as he recalled the information his avatar had found. He instantly became extremely vigilant, scanning the area with his mental senses, only to find nothing but emptiness, unable to detect anything unusual.
"Don't get close yet!" Xia Mangqing said, then revealed the information that his avatar had found "Ascension".
"You suspect this is the so-called land of ascension?"
After listening, Daoist Yu Chen frowned and asked.
Xia Mangqing nodded: "Very likely, and there should be more than one such area. Think about it carefully, those rays of light before flew in roughly eight directions."
Are there eight so-called "ascension" sites?
Lingyun Daojun pondered: "If that's the case, what's hidden behind these eight places is very likely the Dao Palace, or even the true core of Cangxian Star."
"To take the plunge or not?"
Yu Chen Daojun asked, "This is an unknown place. What dangers it may hold is unknown. He cannot make decisions for everyone."
"Charge!" Daoist Mu Jue declared decisively, "On the path of becoming a Daoist of Life and Death, every step is a matter of life and death. For the sake of eternal union with the Dao, what perilous place or desperate situation cannot we brave?"
"Yes, to achieve enlightenment, we must brave any danger!"
Lingyun Daojun nodded.
The meaning of Jade Emperor's words was clear, so they all looked at Xia Mangqing, who hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Break through."
He said this because these places of "ascension" were not hidden too deeply; even they were able to discover them by chance, so there was no reason why the Supreme Being could not find them.
After all, many of the rules of Cangxian Star were newly established by the Supreme Lord, and the possibility that such a broken star could be connected to the Sith race's breeding ground is too small.
If he really does run into you—then you can only blame your bad luck.
Of course, the bigger reason is that he understands that the path of cultivation cannot be smooth sailing, and that every adventure cannot unfold according to the expected trajectory.
He might encounter any danger sooner or later; he might dodge it once, but not twice or three times.
If he continued to hide—he didn't believe he could achieve eternal Dao, or even reach the level of a fourth-step Dao Lord.
"good!"
Lord Yu Chen said, "Let's go!"
The four rushed out and crashed directly into that void.
As if passing through a curtain of water, in that instant, they seemed to have traversed endless space, and when they came to their senses, they found themselves in a vast expanse of heaven and earth.
"Be careful, everyone," said Daoist Yu Chen. "There's a city in that direction. We can sense a large number of living beings there. Let's go in first and investigate."
Xia Mangqing and the others agreed, and then the four of them transformed into streaks of light and entered the city in the blink of an eye.
"They seem no different from us?"
Mu Jue Daojun transmitted his voice.
"Don't rush to conclusions, gather more information first."
Yu Chen Daojun transmitted his voice, and then they randomly selected some beings with cultivation, briefly searched their souls, and reviewed their memories.
"They're Sith?!"
A moment later, Daoist Lingyun transmitted his voice, his heart filled with utter horror, for these beings called themselves the Sith!
Xia Mangqing also saw the same memories. The beings in this world all called themselves the Sith, but Xia Mangqing knew that they could not be the real Sith, because they could comprehend the Great Dao and were descendants of the Sith and the beings of this chaotic universe.
Of course, what truly made Xia Mangqing wary was that this world, and even the creatures within it, identified themselves as Sith, which was exactly the same as the Sith's world of propagation!
If it really is that kind of place—
Xia Mangqing couldn't think of any way to escape.
"However, there shouldn't be any real Sith, otherwise we would probably have been discovered and wiped out the moment we entered."
Xia Mangqing thought that although there were descendants of the Sith here, it was very likely an abandoned breeding ground without a powerful figure in charge. Otherwise, such a place would usually have a lord in charge, and they wouldn't be allowed to act so recklessly.
However, since it is ultimately related to the Sith, it still needs to be treated with caution.
"The Celestial Realm and the Earthly Realm—in this world, it seems that after reaching the World Realm, one will enter the Celestial Realm." From the memories of that Ancestral God City Lord, Yu Chen Daojun learned more information. This information was very valuable, but it was also something to be wary of.
Entering the Celestial Realm from the World Realm, one finds countless years of accumulated experience, where there might be Dao Lords of Life and Death comparable to them, or even Eternal Emperors!
"If there were an Eternal Emperor, we would probably have been detected as soon as we entered—" Mu Jue Daojun speculated, suspecting that there was no Eternal Emperor in the Heavenly Realm, or that they were restricted in some way from coming to the Earthly Realm to attack them.
"It's always better to be cautious," said Daoist Lingyun. "Why don't we first investigate the mortal realm? If we really find nothing, then we can consider venturing into the celestial realm."
"Can."
Both Yu Chen Daojun and Xia Mangqing nodded.
The four then split up and headed in three different directions. The area was vast, and in their perception, it was no less than an eternal realm.
They split up, with Xia Mangqing and Yu Chen acting alone, while Mu Jue and Ling Yun acted together, ensuring that everyone in each direction could unleash the combat power of a second-level Dao Lord, and that there would be time to provide assistance even if danger was encountered.
Of course, if the opponent is too strong, such as a powerful figure at the level of the Lord of the Holy City suddenly appearing, then whether they scatter or travel together, they will only face certain death, and it will not affect anything.
Several months later, they reunited but did not find much information. They only learned some details about the Celestial Realm from the ruins of some World Realms.
However, no one knows exactly how many powerful individuals are among them.
"We have no choice but to go for it!" None of the four were indecisive, so they quickly made a decision, disguised themselves as World Realm experts, and entered the ancient land that led to the Heavenly Realm.
"Is this the Celestial Realm?"
In the blink of an eye, the scene before them had undergone a dramatic change, and they found themselves in a sacred and pure land where all the great Daos could be clearly sensed. Cultivating here was countless times more efficient than in the mortal realm.
A figure flew over in a flash, dressed in black armor. It was a World God. Upon seeing the four of them, the World God smiled faintly: "It is quite rare for four World Realm experts to appear in the Fifth Realm at the same time. Fellow Daoists, my name is Zuo Shan, one of the Heavenly Realm's Guides, and I also come from the Fifth Realm."
"So it's Brother Zuo Shan." Daoist Mu Jue said with a smile, "When we were in the mortal realm, we heard many legends about you and admired you greatly. I never expected to meet you in person today."
"Haha, it's all just empty fame."
Zuo Shan, the World God, waved his hand. He had only been a World Realm expert for about a Chaos Era, so it was not surprising that these "newcomers" had heard of his name.
"Brother Dao, could you please explain the situation in the Heavenly Realm to us in detail? We are new here and are worried about breaking any taboos."
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Xia Mangqing asked, "They didn't rashly search souls. Right now, they can only speculate about the beings in the Heavenly Realm. They don't know about their arrival, but they can't be sure either. Moreover, they don't know what powerful beings exist in the Heavenly Realm. Rashly searching souls might be detected."
"Of course." Zuo Shan was quite pleased, as it was rare to have four World Realm experts visit, and they were even "fellow countrymen" who treated him with great respect. He felt a sense of goodwill towards them and patiently explained, "In the Heavenly Realm, there isn't much difference from the Earthly Realm. However, there's one thing you must remember: you absolutely cannot offend the four major powers, otherwise you'll find it difficult to move an inch, and you might even die!"
"Who are the four major powers?"
Lingyun Daojun asked.
"The Mojiang Clan, the Tianliu Sect, the Guixiu Divine Kingdom, and the Dishang Palace," said Zuo Shan, the World God. "These are the four great powers of the Heavenly Realm. Legend has it that each of these four powers has produced an Eternal Emperor!"
"The Eternal Emperor?!" Daoist Mujue exclaimed in surprise. World God Zuoshan nodded with a smile: "That's right, this is precisely the reason why the four great powers have remained prosperous since ancient times."
"Do the emperors of the four major powers accept disciples?"
"I am a Daoist named Yu Chen," he said, his gaze intense.
"Haha, fellow Daoist, there are quite a few beings who share your ideas, but unfortunately, no one has ever succeeded."
Zuo Shan, the World God, laughed loudly: "Moreover, the Emperors' whereabouts are mysterious and unpredictable. Legend has it that they are looking for a way to leave the Heavenly Realm, and may have already left."
"Of course, I don't know if it's true or not."
Yu Chen Daojun feigned a sigh, but the information he had just asked made everyone feel even heavier.
There really are Eternal Emperors, but they are all very mysterious. Whether they have really left or are still in the Heavenly Realm, we must be even more cautious.
"And don't sigh."
Zuo Shan, the World God, added, "Although the Emperors are elusive and it's almost impossible for them to become disciples, each of the four major powers has a Silver-Clad Daoist Lord in charge, and they frequently take on disciples."
"Silver-Clad Daoist Lord? What's that?!"
Xia Mangqing's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked.
"I can't explain it in detail, but the Silver-Clad Dao Lord is a symbol of status and strength. Moreover, the number of Silver-Clad Dao Lords in the Heavenly Realm is eternally fixed at twelve. Each of them is a universally recognized supreme powerhouse in the Heavenly Realm and is also the actual administrator of the Heavenly Realm."
"It seems that it really is the Silver-Clad Daoist I know."
After listening to Zuo Shan's words, Xia Mangqing thought to herself.
He now felt that the situation was extremely bad. There might be an Eternal Emperor hiding in the shadows, and Silver-Clad Dao Lords were also in charge in the open. Even if these Silver-Clad Dao Lords were not transformed from peak Dao Lords, they were definitely Emperor-level combatants.
If there were only one or two, they might be able to handle them, but twelve silver-robed Dao Lords—even peak Dao Lords might not fare well; the danger was simply too great.
"We can only proceed gradually."
Xia Mangqing thought to himself that he could only cultivate first. If he could break through to become a third-step Dao Lord, this situation might be resolved.
Of course, there are also things to be thankful for. Judging from Zuo Shan's words, even the descendants of the Sith in the Heavenly Realm, and even those Eternal Emperors, have never truly controlled the Heaven and Earth Realms.
This means they have infiltrated undetected, and this is a lifeline that must be seized.