Chapter 307: The Tremor of the Continent
Although he did not understand why the Endless Abyss was connected to Wanbingyuan, Sun Zhe did realize one thing: not only could one reach the Nine Continents Mainland from the Endless Abyss, but it also provided a route to the Thunder Continent. There were matters on the Thunder Continent that he needed to address.
While Sun Zhe and his companions had spent considerable time arriving, their return was much quicker. He directly stored the Sword Corpse Guard into the Ethereal Ring, and he, along with Nie Yuan and the others, were carried back by three Divine Realm Sword Corpses. After just a few hours, they returned to the spot where they had first appeared in the Endless Abyss.
However, Sun Zhe and his companions did not linger; they continued flying forward, crossing over the Corrosive River and heading beyond Wanbingyuan.
Looking at the young man leading them, Nie Yuan and Martial Law surprisingly remained silent. They exchanged glances and noticed a hint of bitterness in each other's eyes. They could sense that Sun Zhe's current strength had surpassed theirs. In other words, Sun Zhe no longer needed their protection.
Especially for Nie Yuan, he recalled when he first met Sun Zhe; at that time, Sun Zhe was merely a Thunderer who had just recently established his foundation. He needed Nie Yuan to teach him martial arts. But now, Sun Zhe was no longer that person; he stood at the pinnacle of Holy Rank, truly becoming a formidable force. Before long, he would become someone even Nie Yuan would have to look up to.
The power of Law had already surpassed the Initial Stage of Divine Realm; what he lacked was merely breaking through a thin barrier. For Sun Zhe, this was not too difficult. Given three years to fully comprehend the memories of that extraordinary powerhouse, he could easily break through that barrier. Once he entered the Divine Realm, he might even step directly into the mid-stage. All of this was due to the inheritance from the Ancestral God Realm Thunder God Emperor.
However, Sun Zhe's achievements were not solely due to luck; they were also a result of his own hard work. The inheritance from the Thunder God Emperor had nearly cost him his life several times. Danger is always proportional to reward. While others saw Sun Zhe's brilliance, what he sacrificed were countless life-threatening struggles!
These were things others did not know, and Sun Zhe would not speak of them.
The three flew at an incredible speed and soon broke through the depths of Wanbingyuan. Sun Zhe stored the three Divine Realm Sword Corpses into the Ethereal Ring and flew directly out of Wanbingyuan. Once inside, the binding force of the Endless Abyss no longer affected them; they could now fly freely.
Boom...
The three did not conceal their aura in any way; their Saint Level Pinnacle presence was fully revealed. At the moment they entered the Thunder Continent, those powerful beings who had been in seclusion for a long time opened their eyes one after another. In their deep-set gazes emerged a look of seriousness. They did not understand when these three powerful figures suddenly appeared on the continent, especially since one of them emanated an aura that commanded their respect.
In the past, Yin Yu Zhen Ren had just entered Holy Rank and was considered one of the top powerhouses on the continent. Now, with three Saint Level Pinnacle figures suddenly entering Thunder Continent, it immediately drew attention from countless strong individuals. Yet no one knew that among these three Saint Level Pinnacle powerhouses was someone they once regarded highly.
Comparable to Supreme Combat Body, Sun Zhe's Divine Consciousness spread across the entire continent. He realized that Thunder Continent was indeed much stronger than Nine Continents. Feeling those powerful auras, a cold smile appeared on Sun Zhe's lips; he was no longer who he used to be—now he had no need for fear or low profile!
"Go to Great Luo Sect!"
Sun Zhe's tone was cold; as soon as he finished speaking, he shot forward without hesitation. Martial Law did not understand but did not care either; it was just a Thunder Continent after all. If things went awry, he would unleash a massacre without concern. However, just as Sun Zhe approached Great Luo Sect, Nie Yuan seemed to understand something as well but said nothing; yet a trace of coldness flickered in his black eyes.
Three streaks of light flashed by, and in just a moment, Sun Zhe and the others had crossed out of the Great Yuan Province and were heading towards Dayuan City, the county seat of Great Yuan Province. Dayuan City was precisely where the Great Yuan Sect was located, and Sun Zhe's group's intentions were immediately clear.
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"Can someone tell me who these three people are? Which faction do they belong to?"
Inside the main hall of the Sect, the leader of the Great Yuan Sect, Tu Hong, wore a grim expression. He slammed his palm down on the table in front of him, shattering it, and angrily questioned the dozen or so elders below him.
With his Divine Consciousness strength, he could naturally sense that Sun Zhe and the others were approaching their Great Yuan Sect. The cold Killing Intent surrounding Sun Zhe and his companions made it evident that they were not here to pay a visit but were hostile enemies. However, he could not recall when his Sect had provoked these three powerful individuals.
A Saint Level Pinnacle expert was undoubtedly a top-tier figure in Thunder Continent. Even though the Great Yuan Sect was one of the four Sixth-Rank Sects, it would not easily provoke such powerful beings, let alone three at once.
"Leader, perhaps these three are not here to seek revenge against our Sect; they might just be passing through our territory..." A middle-aged elder spoke up as he noticed that others were keeping their heads down in silence. A hint of confidence flashed across his face as he stepped forward and said dismissively.
As soon as these words were spoken, Tu Hong suddenly stood up, glaring fiercely at the newly promoted elder. Their Divine Consciousness had locked onto our entire Sect; could this still be considered passing through? The cold Killing Intent surrounding them—could that possibly mean there was no enmity? Such thoughts could only come from a fool; he never expected his Sect to have such an exceptional talent.
However, after a moment, Tu Hong did not get angry but instead smiled and nodded lightly before sitting back down. "Elder Liang is right; I did not realize this at first!"
Hearing Tu Hong say this, the other elders looked at him with surprise. They did not understand why the leader would follow along with this notoriously foolish person. Before they could speak, Tu Hong had already continued.
"In that case, Elder Liang will lead twenty Elder Stewards to welcome those three powerful individuals; it will be our Great Yuan Sect's hospitality."
"Yes!" Elder Liang proudly glanced around at everyone as if showing off before striding out of the hall. He failed to notice that the other elders looked at him as if he were dead.
"Alright, Liang Zhong should be able to stall those three for a bit; we can use this time to prepare. Immediately send out orders to activate all protective formations of the Sect. All disciples and elders within the Sect must gather in the Training Ground, and those outside must return immediately! Elder Zhang!"
"At your command!" An old man dressed in black robes stepped forward.
"You will immediately notify Yuling Sect, Sword Pavilion, Golden Thunder Sect, and Thunder Temple that these three are enemies of our entire Thunder Continent. They seem to be from the demonic clan of Outer Starry Sky and intend to disrupt our Thunder Continent's return to Nine Continents. Have them send assistance immediately!"
After thinking for a moment, Tu Hong came up with this somewhat plausible reason; in reality, he himself did not know why these three had come to target his Great Yuan Sect.
"Master, isn't this a bit of an overreaction..."
At that moment, an elder in gray stepped forward and spoke. Although the three Saint Level Pinnacle experts were formidable, they could not shake the foundation of the Great Yuan Sect. Since the Great Yuan Sect could maintain its position as a Sixth-Rank Sect in the Thunder Continent, it surely had some hidden means. In his view, there was no need to seek assistance from other sects.
However, Tu Hong did not adopt his suggestion. He gently rubbed his tightly furrowed brows and sighed as he said, "Elder Lin, you are mistaken. Times have changed; the Demon Army is about to descend upon the Nine Continents, and the Thunder Continent will inevitably be drawn into it. Our Great Yuan Sect must preserve its strength as much as possible; otherwise, it will be detrimental to our future inheritance!"
In fact, Tu Hong had one more thing to say: he felt that these three individuals were not so simple, and even if the Great Yuan Sect poured all its strength into it, they might not be able to contend with them. Seeking help from the three major sects and the Thunder Temple was essential; otherwise, why would he send a Holy Rank elder to buy time?
With Tu Hong's command issued, the Great Yuan Sect began to operate like a massive machine. Countless powerful individuals flew within the sect, while disciples and elders from outside hurried back to the sect. As the distress signal from the Great Yuan Sect was sent out, the other three major sects could no longer sit still. Teams composed of dozens of powerful individuals began to converge towards the Great Yuan Sect.
Even the Thunder Temple, located in the far east of the Thunder Continent, was stirred by this news. It was not just the Outer Sect's Six Halls that reacted but also the Three Houses, which represented the core strength of the Thunder Temple. There were rumors that all Four Major Sects were supported by the Thunder Temple; this statement held some truth. For instance, Tu Hong, the master of Great Luo Sect, was a disciple of the Master of Earth Spirit Mansion from Thunder God Temple.
As news from Tu Hong reached them, a pair of tightly closed eyes deep within Earth Spirit Manor slowly opened. Two strange lights that seemed capable of devouring souls flickered out, and with a cold grunt, a sinister shadow flew up from deep underground, bringing with it a strong aura of death Law.
(To be continued.)
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