Chapter 2643: Battle In The Ziyou Realm

"Monarch Luo, please review everything that Im sending." The screen then started to display evidence that confirmed Luo Lao'er's location during his most recent interactions with the information broker, though the location itself was not revealed. After that, there was a transcript of everything that Luo Lao'er had said, word for word. Not only that, but all of the information that had been sold to Luo Laoer was also included.

For half an hour, Monarch Luo did nothing but stare at the screen.

"I've left a copy of this information in the Transcendent Universe, and I will give you the method to obtain it so that you can get someone to verify what Ive told you."

"Tell me, where is Luo Qian?" Monarch Luo's eyes were ice cold. Even if he did not care about familial ties, Luo Qian was still his son. When Luo Zang had tried to kill all of his siblings one after another, Monarch Luo had intervened, despite knowing that it was impossible to stop Luo Zang from continuing to plot in secret. That was why Luo Qian had been sent to the Transcendent Universe as a hostage. It had been Monarch Luos unique way of protecting him.

However, Monarch Luo had never dreamed that Luo Qian would one day turn on Monarch Mu. There was no doubt that there was some brilliant mastermind behind everything. With how cautious a person Monarch Mu was, it should have been practically impossible for her to disappear without any trace.

This was why Monarch Luo knew exactly what her disappearance meant.

"Let's discuss the price now, Monarch Luo." While the synthesized voice did not show any emotion, a hint of excitement could still be picked out. The information broker was taking a huge step towards his goal.

Soon, the display was switched off, and someone entered the room. "Monarch Luo, we were not able to find anything."

"Useless," Monarch Luo snapped, terrifying the person into collapsing onto his knees.

"Keep searching. Use everyone in the Three Monarchs Universe with any bit of talent or ability. We must find this person," Monarch Luo ordered.

"Yes."

In the Transcendent Universe, at the bottom of a staircase that was covered with blooming flowers, Uncle Mo suddenly opened his eyes. "Madam, you have a visitor."

At the top of the stairs, He Ran suddenly revealed herself. "A visitor?"

At that moment, a voice echoed through the area. "Should I speak to you, or should I go speak to Bai Qian?"

He Ran felt terribly confused; who was this?

Uncle Mo looked up. "The Three Monarchs Universes Luo Shan."[1]

He Ran was surprised. Luo Shan?

In the Sixverse Association, the Three Monarchs Universe was seen with contempt. Compared to the other member universes, the Three Monarchs Universe was incredibly weak. Even so, the Three Monarchs themselves were very strong powerhouses, and when working together, they could unleash a truly astounding level of strength. Rather than saying that the three Monarchs represented the Three Monarchs Universe, it was far more accurate to say that the Three Monarchs Universe was holding the three back.

Without the Three Monarchs Universe, they would be regarded as almost peerless experts in any universe.

There was no denying that the three Monarchs were peak powerhouses.

"Monarch Luo, please show yourself," He Ran replied, her voice pleasant and calm.

The void cracked open, and Monarch Luo stepped out. He looked up at the stairs, but at that moment, Uncle Mo appeared in front of Monarch Luo.

Monarch Luo indifferently asked, "Even I can't look?"

"No," Uncle Mo instantly rejected. Monarch Luo's expression was too aggressive.

The Monarchs eyes flickered, and he nonetheless took a step forward. As he did so, Uncle Mo felt the universe around him tremble. It was clear to him that he could not stop Monarch Luo.

Surprisingly, Monarch Luo pulled his foot back. "Forget it. In the end, we're still cooperating with each other. While we have never met directly, we are all somewhat familiar with each other. He Ran, what's the situation with the You family?"

He Ran felt puzzled. "Why are you asking about the You family?"

Monarch Luo kept his tone casual. "I have come to suspect that Monarch Mu's disappearance is related to the You family."

He Ran's eyes grew large from shock, and Uncle Mo stared at Monarch Luo in open astonishment.

Is Monarch Mus disappearance really connected to the You family? How could that be possible? He Ran could not believe it.

Monarch Luo replied, I certainly hope it isnt true, so please do me this favor, as I wish to verify things for myself.

That day, the tranquil Transcendent Universe experienced a massive change. First, the surveillance system failed in many regions of the universe, and as soon as that happened, chaos erupted in those areas. Wen Shi hurried around the universe, trying to resolve one problem after another. The calm Transcendent Universe was apparently being stirred up by something.

Monarch Luo suddenly appeared outside the Ziyou Realm, and with one step, he entered and appeared at the precise location where Luo Lao'er had been when he purchased the information on Zi Jing. The Monarch looked at the ground. As expected, hes been here.

He glanced around, his eyes cold. Tri-colored monarch essence surged out from the Monarch, instantly enveloping the entire Ziyou Realm like a brilliantly colorful monster.

At that moment, countless people in the Ziyou Realm looked up at the tri-colored monarch essence that filled outer space. The energy had transformed the entire region of the universe, shifting the stars and planets. A terrifying, unfathomable pressure descended upon everyone.

Lu Yin's expression changed. This strength was equal to a Progenitors. Clearly, Monarch Luo had arrived.

Lu Yin had hoped that he would be able to bait the information broker into exposing himself by leaking Luo Lao'er's location. However, even so, Lu Yin had not expected such a strong reaction. That information broker had actually sold the information straight to the three Monarchs. There was no other reason for Monarch Luo to make a personal appearance.

There was something incredibly suspicious about that information broker.

Luo Shan, what are you trying to do? You Fangs furious voice rang out as black energy swept through the sky and drove the monarch essence back.

Monarch Luo's cold eyes turned to You Fang. Where is Monarch Mu?

You Fang was taken completely off guard. Monarch Mu?

Where is Luo Qian? Where is the Fenglei clan? Monarch Luo continued.

You Fang finally roared back in anger, You're insane! What does the Fenglei clan and Luo Qian have to do with my You family?

"Luo Qian was found here in your Ziyou Realm. Give him to me," Monarch Luo shouted as he attacked without hesitation.

The Ziyou Realm was instantly plunged into chaos as black energy clashed with monarch essence.

Lu Yin had once believed that the Transcendent Universes black energy converters could not possibly stand up to something like monarch essence. After all, energy was nothing more than energy. Even if black energy converters were capable of unleashing a destructive power that could rival a peak powerhouses, they still could not compare to a true Progenitor-level expert.

However, You Fang's use of his black energy converter overturned Lu Yins preconceptions.

Even with black energy converters, there were differences in power. You Fang's black energy converter was so potent that it allowed him to ward off even monarch essence.

At this moment, He Ran was observing the Ziyou Realm. She had tacitly allowed Monarch Luo to intrude upon the Ziyou Realm by luring Wen Shi away. This was because she wanted to use Monarch Luo to expose the depths of the You family's power. Monarch Luo was no weakling.

Her previous suspicions proved to be not far from the truth.

As the monarch essence grew stronger and stronger, streaks of light from bestowal art carriers slashed across the Ziyou Realm, piercing through the monarch essence. There were several bestowal art carriers within the Ziyou Realm, and all of them released a level of power that was potent enough to intimidate even Monarch Luo.

The strength being released here left Lu Yin's scalp tingling. He had never thought that a Progenitor's strength could be measured.

One, two, threefinally, seven bestowal art carriers fired, and Monarch Luo was forced to retreat.

Not even Monarch Luo himself had expected the Ziyou Realm to hide such immense power. This had exceeded his imagination.

Still, was he not also being underestimated?

The Three Monarchs Universe might be regarded as the least powerful member of the Sixverse Association, but that certainly did not mean that Monarch Luo was as well.

As he looked up, a tri-colored glow started radiating from beneath his feet. As it expanded, it formed a circle that then shot upwards and downwards to form a brilliant column that lit up the Ziyou Realm.

You Fang's expression changed. He waved a hand, and beams of light shot at Monarch Luo once again.

In the blink of an eye, Monarch Luo's entire body unleashed a tri-colored glow that expanded without limits. At this moment, he had already transformed the entire Ziyou Realm into the same sort of place as the Three Monarchs Universe.

The black energy was enveloped by the tri-colored monarch essence before being condensed and forced down.

You Fang's pupils shrank. This was similar to the domain-like ability that cultivators who had reached the apex possessed.

Monarch Luo then attacked, slapping a palm at You Fang.

You Fang quickly fell back, but Monarch Luo stayed right on top of him, and he was even quickly closing in.

While both men possessed the raw strength of a peak powerhouse, the Transcendent Universe's black energy converters were no match for a cultivator.

The black energy allowed the user to gain the strength of a peak powerhouse without needing to cultivate. It was a quick form of strength, but the downside was that this power skipped the cultivation process. When it came to actually using such strength, the temperament that one forged, or anything else that went along with cultivating, a powerhouse from the Transcendent Universe could never even come close to comparing to a regular Progenitor.

While You Fang wielded a destructive power that was equal to Monarch Luo's, the latter's use of something similar to a Progenitor's world instantly suppressed You Fang.

Just as Monarch Luo was about to strike You Fang, the man retreated next to a massive sourcebox. This sourcebox had appeared out of nowhere, as though it had come from a parallel universe. It was larger than any sourcebox that Lu Yin had ever seen before. As the sourcebox appeared, a bestowal art carrier started using it.

Monarch Luo's expression changed drastically the moment he saw the carrier start to extract matter and energy from the sourcebox. He was overcome with a strong sense of danger.

This was the true foundation of the You family.

At the same time, someone else tore through the void to attack Monarch Luo. This person was another expert with a black energy converter. There were two in the You family.

Lu Yin stared at the newcomer. Was that You Teng?

You Teng's strength certainly qualified him to use a black energy converter. This battle would be determined by whether the You family had any additional experts hidden in reserve. It was already obvious that they possessed more than one black energy converter.

Facing two peak powerhouses and the massive bestowal art carrier that was preparing to attack, Monarch Luo was in a very unfavorable position.

"Luo Shan, leave! If not for the need for all of us to unite against Aeternus, you would already be dead!" You Fang shouted with barely suppressed anger.

Monarch Luo answered in a low voice, "Give me Monarch Mu."

"Have you lost your mind? What does Monarch Mu have to do with my You family? You Fang yelled in frustration.

With a wave of his hand, Monarch Luo brought out a mountain.

Seeing the mountain, Lu Yin's pupils contracted. Was that another Zenith Mountain?

It really was another Zenith Mountain.

Already, Lu Yin had seen Tu Shuangshuang own a second Zenith Mountain, and at this moment, he was seeing a third one with Monarch Luo. All of them had once been the Origin Universes Sky Pillars. Just how many more were around?

A figure emerged from within Zenith Mountain. It was impossible to make out the persons face, as a swirl of energy distorted their appearance.

The moment the person appeared, Monarch Luo roared, "Attack!"

The person concealed by the swirling current of energy raised a hand to launch a powerful attack at You Fang.

The man was completely dumbfounded. This new assailant who had suddenly appeared was not only incredibly powerful. They were actually an even greater threat than Monarch Luo! Who was this mysterious powerhouse?

Xia Shenji?

Lu Yin had not expected Monarch Luo to bring Xia Shenji with him to the Transcendent Universe. Was the man not afraid of Forgotten Ruins God seizing the opportunity to attack the Three Monarchs Universe while they were both gone?

By working together, Monarch Luo and Xia Shenji were able to restrain the You family, but defeating them remained impossible. Monarch Luo only wanted Xia Shenji to buy enough time for him to search through the Ziyou Realm.

Xia Shenji managed to hold back You Fang, You Teng, and the bestowal art carrier on his own, which bought Monarch Luo the precious time that he needed.

Monarch Luo's tri-colored monarch essence searched through every corner of the Ziyou Realm, but he found no trace of Luo Lao'er or any sign of Monarch Mu.

Finally, the man grabbed You Lele. "If you want your daughter back, bring me Luo Qian!"

Then, both Monarch Luo and Xia Shenji returned to the Three Monarchs Universe, ending the incident that Wen Shi had been noticeably absent from.

You Fang's expression was extremely somber, and he immediately left to speak with He Ran.

Still in the Ziyou Realm, Lu Yin had witnessed the entire intense battle, but he was now highly suspicious of the information broker. That person was absolutely a problem, and he might even possibly be a spy.

While the information broker had sold information about the spy who had destroyed the research data, that woman might have been discarded as bait to distract them, and she might not actually be of real value to Aeternus. The real mastermind behind the scenes might be the information broker.

Of course, that was not guaranteed. Regardless, the first thing he needed to do was find the person.

1. This Luo Shan () is the father, while the other Luo Shan () is one of the sons.

OMA's Thoughts

Translated By: OMA

Edited By: Neshi/Nyxnox

TLC'ed By: OMA