Chapter 765: Bloody Slaughter (1)

Wu Yuan's mind was filled with confusion and shock. Sovereign Black Devil's inheritance? How did she know about that?

In an instant, Wu Yuan deduced that something must have happened during the day or two he was inside the Black Devil Blood Hollow.

At the same time, Wu Yuan could sense that he stood out among everyone present. There were over ten thousand Archimmortals and Archdeities on this vast wasteland, yet he was the only High Immortal. It was only obvious that many eyes were on him.

Are they all watching me?

Wu Yuan's gaze swept across the surrounding Archimmortals and Archdeities, many of whom kept glancing his way.

It was like a lamb suddenly appearing among a pack of wolves – naturally drawing attention.

So, Wu Yuan didn't refute Archimmortal Li Shu's words. If she could come up with an explanation on her own, he wouldn't need to explain further.

"Daoist Ming Jian, our previous karma has been resolved. This inheritance trial of Sovereign Black Devil has drawn too many Devil Realm powerhouses – over 90% are from the Devil Realm. It would be too dangerous for us to fight alone. Shall we join forces?" Archimmortal Li Shu transmitted.

"Devil Realm powerhouses? What Devil Realm?" Wu Yuan's interest was piqued.

His gaze swept over the numerous Archimmortals and Archdeities around him. He noticed that their attire and auras were indeed quite different from the Dao Realm immortals and deities he had encountered in the past.

Could it be that these Devil Realm powerhouses will all team up?

Wu Yuan transmitted, "How does allying with you benefit me?"

Wu Yuan now far surpassed Archimmortal Li Shu in terms of strength. Having one or two more helpers wouldn't make much difference.

Hearing this, Archimmortal Li Shu instead revealed a slight smile and transmitted, "Daoist Ming Jian, as a Spacetime Island imprint bearer, you may not be familiar with the details of the Black Devil Blood Hollow or know much about the Devil Realm."

Wu Yuan listened silently.

"Let me first explain some things," Archimmortal Li Shu said. "The Devil Realm is a world created by Sovereign Black Devil..."

Soon, Wu Yuan learned more about the situation from Archimmortal Li Shu. The Devil Realm was a vast world created within the Black Devil Blood Hollow which gave rise to numerous powerful beings.

Back when Sovereign Black Devil dominated the Dao Realm, a considerable portion of his subordinate powerhouses were selected from the Black Devil Blood Hollow. However, after Sovereign Black Devil perished, the Black Devil Blood Hollow was sealed, and the so-called Devil Realm was cut off from the Dao Realm.

At the same time, Wu Yuan also learned about the current affairs of the world outside from Archimmortal Li Shu.

"Now, the nine major factions of the Dao Realm are all gathering intelligence," Archimmortal Li Shu transmitted. "I am a powerhouse from the Hanging Moon Palace. According to our palace's intelligence, there are a total of fifty-five trial grounds like this ice plain we're on."

"Fifty-five?" Wu Yuan was inwardly alarmed.

With over ten thousand Archimmortals and Archdeities in one trial ground, didn't that mean there were hundreds of thousands of Archimmortals and Archdeities in total?

"All Archimmortals and Archdeities from the Snowlight Mist Realm have likely been transported into the Black Devil Blood Hollow. By our estimates, there should be twenty to thirty thousand Archimmortals and Archdeities," Archimmortal Li Shu transmitted. "The rest are all Devil Realm powerhouses.

We estimate that the entire Devil Realm has over a million Archimmortals and Archdeities," Archimmortal Li Shu said.

"That many?" Wu Yuan was surprised.

But then he realized it made sense. According to what Archimmortal Li Shu had just said, the entire Devil Realm's territory exceeded that of a galactic cluster in the Dao Realm. A Dao Realm galactic cluster was on the same scale as an immortal nation.

Under normal circumstances, an immortal nation can nurture hundreds of thousands of Archimmortals and Archdeities.

Wu Yuan thought to himself.

I just don't know if there are any Astral Monarch level powerhouses in this Devil Realm.

A single Astral Monarch could easily slaughter thousands upon thousands of Archimmortals and Archdeities.

...

"We Dao Realm powerhouses who were transported here are the minority. Although more Archimmortals and Archdeities will soon enter the Snowlight Mist Realm, they won't have the chance to enter the Black Devil Blood Hollow.

Though we still don't know why Sovereign Black Devil's inheritance trial suddenly began, this is definitely a great opportunity.

In the end, only a very small number will be able to access the inheritance," Archimmortal Li Shu transmitted. "We know nothing about the Devil Realm powerhouses, but my Hanging Moon Palace's powerhouses are scattered across dozens of trial grounds. We will try to gather intelligence on all the Devil Realm powerhouses as quickly as possible and share it with you.

Daoist Ming Jian, if we join forces, it will firstly reduce the number of enemies we have to deal with, and secondly I can provide you with the Hanging Moon Palace's intelligence," Archimmortal Li Shu transmitted. "You are extremely strong and your talent is exceptional. With my faction’s intelligence, your chances of obtaining the final inheritance will greatly increase."

Wu Yuan fell into thought.

He had to admit that Archimmortal Li Shu made a good point. With spatial fluctuations suppressed, he could no longer consider himself unmatched. But having fewer enemies was secondary, the key was intelligence!

Most of them, like Archimmortal Li Shu, only had their mana bodies transported here, so they can share intelligence between their true selves outside.

Wu Yuan thought to himself.

Meanwhile, many of these Devil Realm powerhouses know each other and will choose to team up.

Wu Yuan himself was at a disadvantage on both fronts. He had neither intelligence nor allies. As a High Immortal, and the most eye-catching one at that, it would certainly be very dangerous if fighting broke out.

Of course, Wu Yuan was confident in his strength. Although there were over ten thousand Archimmortals and Archdeities on this ice plain alone, he believed that very few could surpass him in power. There wouldn't be many who could match him either.

The only concern is that my mana is insufficient. My endurance can’t compare these Archimmortals and Archdeities in prolonged battles. I need to be careful.

Wu Yuan remained vigilant.

Though he didn't know what dangers lay ahead, it never hurt to be cautious.

...

𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

“Alright, I agree to team up," Wu Yuan transmitted after a moment of consideration. "If I’m able to, I'll naturally do my best to protect you. But if we encounter a trial where we must fight each other, I won't show mercy.”

"Of course," Archimmortal Li Shu was immediately overjoyed. "My goal is to leave this place alive. I dare not hope to obtain the final inheritance."

It was prudent to be mindful of one's own limits. Archimmortal Li Shu had been forcibly transported here, rather than coming of her own volition.

She was well aware of Wu Yuan's strength, which even surpassed late-stage Astral Lord powerhouses. Teaming up with Wu Yuan naturally greatly increased her chances of survival.

"I'll pass some of the information I have to you," Archimmortal Li Shu quickly transmitted some intelligence to Wu Yuan.

Both had extremely powerful souls, allowing them to communicate very rapidly.

So many Astral Lord powerhouses?

Wu Yuan reviewed the information, which primarily consisted of profiles of the powerhouses present on the ice plain. A smaller portion detailed powerhouses from other trial grounds.

Of course, it mostly detailed those from the Snowlight Mist Realm, with little intelligence on powerhouses from the Devil Realm.

With no battles having taken place yet, there naturally wasn't much information on them.

...

In a temple within a special plane of the Spacetime Immortal Voidrealm.

"You say you've discovered Ming Jian's whereabouts?" An Astral Monarch sat on a throne, quite surprised.

"Yes. I've formed a temporary alliance with Ming Jian, Astral Monarch," Archimmortal Li Shu said respectfully.

"Good. This is the first time in history that the Devil Realm’s powerhouses have appeared in large numbers alongside the emergence of the Devil Hollow. There has never been such an anomaly in the Black Devil Blood Hollow before," the Astral Monarch on the throne said in a low voice. "There's a possibility that Sovereign Black Devil's inheritance will truly emerge.

With him being the only High Immortal present... his situation is very special.

He has the Black Devil Star and his talent is immense. Pay close attention to him," the Astral Monarch on the throne said solemnly. "But remember, try not to offend him either."

"Understood," Archimmortal Li Shu said respectfully.

I never imagined Ming Jian would be in there too.

The black-robed Astral Monarch on the throne muttered to himself.

It seems I should report this to the Sovereign.

Among the powerhouses in the same ice plain as Wu Yuan, there were not only members of the Hanging Moon Palace like Archimmortal Li Shu, but also Archimmortals and Archdeities from other Dao Realm factions.

A High Immortal was simply too eye-catching. And Wu Yuan was too famous.

Within the various Dao Realm factions, the same message was reported up the chain of command: "Ming Jian has also been spotted inside the Black Devil Blood Hollow."

...

At the very core of the Spacetime Immortal Voidrealm was a majestic temple. Seated on the thrones within the hall were the apex existences of the Dao Realm.

"Black Devil's inheritance has emerged after eons, but the timing is quite strange."

"And the criteria are a bit odd too."

"Logically, the best successor should either be an Astral Monarch that is close to advancing to Sovereign, or a monstrous immortal cultivator prodigy who hasn't completed their Tribulations. Why would so many Archimmortals and Archdeities be chosen?"

"If we were about to die and wanted to pass on our inheritance and combat secret arts, who would choose Archimmortals and Archdeities as successors?"

"It is very strange."

"What was Black Devil thinking before he died?" These Sovereigns spoke up one after another, voicing their confusion.

The sudden emergence of the Black Devil Blood Hollow seemed to only involve some Archimmortals and Archdeities. Yet, it alarmed all these Sovereigns of the Dao Realm, for this concerned the inheritance of Sovereign Black Devil!

Sovereign Black Devil had once been the nightmare of the entire Dao Realm. One could say that most of the Sovereigns sitting here now had once been enemies of Sovereign Black Devil.

If not for the Dao Master's order to preserve the Black Devil Blood Hollow after slaying Sovereign Black Devil years ago, these Dao Realm Sovereigns would certainly have joined forces to destroy the Black Devil Blood Hollow completely, erasing all traces of Sovereign Black Devil to prevent any chance of resurgence.

However, they dared not defy the Dao Master's command, and could only watch as the Black Devil Blood Hollow endured through the long years.

However, when it came to the matter of Sovereign Black Devil's inheritance, certain aspects seemed quite unusual to them.

When Sovereigns chose successors, they usually selected peerless geniuses. Only those who reached the Astral Monarch level of Dao comprehension while at the High Immortal or High Deity level, like Jiang Huan, Nie Zhen, and Mi Yun, could be called geniuses.

Although none of these Sovereigns were Supreme Geniuses who became Sovereigns directly after completing their Ninth Immortal Tribulation, they had all directly advanced to the Astral Monarch phase in their youth.

It was extremely rare for an Archimmortal or Archdeity to slowly advance to the Astral Monarch phase before finally becoming a Sovereign. Were there examples of this? Yes, but they were incredibly rare.