Chapter 2832: The Second Battlefield Is About to Open!

He could only infer that, since the Earth Mother had come this time to the Dragon Abyss to rest and recuperate rather than to fight, the number of Cangyan people she had brought back with her would not be large.

Unless something unexpected happened, that would not be something Dongmu Heng could predict.

So he waited for news at the western town of the Dragon Abyss, his heart full of anxiety.

"When can I act?" the person behind him also sounded a little impatient, "I've come all this way to this barren place where no birds lay eggs—I'm not just here to watch the spectacle."

"Please, Immortal Venerable, be patient." Dongmu Heng immediately bowed to him, "The Earth Mother Plains have encountered a strong enemy invasion; the Cangyan Sect's garrison there must surely seek the aid of the Nine Abysses Great Emperor. Once he arrives, we can open the second battlefield! This, too, is the meaning of you and the other deities remaining outside the Dragon Abyss!"

Yes, don't be fooled by the fierce fighting on the Earth Mother Plains—that is merely the first battlefield of his plan.

The one who might truly seize the Nine Abysses Great Emperor, perhaps, is the follow-up opening of the second battlefield?

Of course, Dongmu Heng left one thing unsaid: if several Heavenly Venerables had already achieved great success on the Earth Mother Plains, then naturally there would be no need for a second battlefield. But judging by the current situation, Dongmu Heng felt fortunate that he had made an extra preparation.

Just then, the glowing purple stone egg on Dongmu Heng's desk suddenly cracked, and a purple butterfly flew out from within.

This purple butterfly was not a physical object, but a vivid illusion. It fluttered its wings and flew to Dongmu Heng's ear, with specks of purple light trailing behind its hind wings.

It spoke in human voice: "Someone has barged into my Dream Divine Realm, with a mighty aura, not hiding their identity in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, the two people in the room became highly attentive, for this purple butterfly was the communication art of the Illusory Music Goddess.

Dongmu Heng immediately asked: "Can you confirm their identity?"

"I can recognize one as the Night Wanderer God of the Earth Mother Plains; earlier it had tried to come awaken the Earth Mother's divine soul, but I blocked it. The other……" the purple butterfly paused, "perhaps it is the Nine Abysses Great Emperor."

Dongmu Heng shuddered: "Are you certain?"

"This person's divine soul is extraordinarily powerful, blazing with radiant light in the dream realm—no one could ignore it. When he saw my Dream Star River, he boldly strode in without the slightest hesitation. The Earth Mother Plains' Night Wanderer God followed closely behind him, reverent and respectful, even having a nightmare transformed into a steed for him to ride." The purple butterfly whispered softly, "I think this is very likely the Nine Abysses Great Emperor we have long awaited."

"What does he look like?"

"Tall and imposing, with handsome features, dignified bearing in his gaze and movements, wearing black light armor. He had covered his face early on, but I still saw his appearance."

Dongmu Heng picked up a portrait from beside the desk and showed it to it: "Is it like this?"

The purple butterfly glanced at it once: "Yes, that's him!"

"There is no doubt it is the Nine Abysses Great Emperor." Dongmu Heng softly exhaled. "Unless another nightmare has taken his form. But that possibility is too small."

Because it would be meaningless.

"At last he has come!" the Immortal Venerable behind him chuckled, "As you expected, he must rescue the Earth Mother before he can regain control of the entire Earth Mother Plains."

Lingxu Shengzun and Dongmu Heng's plan this time was extremely meticulous; the gods' invasion had already damaged the very foundation of the Earth Mother Plains, and without the aid of the Earth Mother herself, even if the Nine Abysses Great Emperor arrived in person, he could not turn the tide in this battle.

He will surely attempt to rescue the Earth Mother, therefore, the Illusory Music Goddess's Dream Realm is the second battlefield!

The purple butterfly added: "Also, he is wounded!"

The other two almost spoke in unison: "Are you certain?"

"I can see the soul wound at a glance, although he later wrapped himself tightly." The Illusory Music Goddess chuckled lightly, "The wound is not light."

Upon hearing this, the two rejoiced. The Nine Abysses Great Emperor arriving wounded—whatever the reason—is a great boon for our side!

The Immortal Venerable again asked the purple butterfly: "How is the Earth Mother? Have you soothed him?"

The Earth Mother's divine soul is very strong, but lacks sophistication. For the Illusory Music Goddess to deal with a blockhead, is it not as easy as pinching a soft persimmon?

The purple butterfly's wings fluttered intermittently, pausing for a breath: "The Earth Mother has remained in a state of extreme fury, refusing to sleep in the dream realm."

Dongmu Heng then found it strange: "Even your 'Dream Sand' cannot lull it to sleep?"

The Illusory Music Goddess's Dream Sand can take many forms; in the Dream Flower Bewildering Dream, it manifests as a blanket of butterfly pollen and flower pollen. But its core effect is simply one: to let the divine soul fall asleep, losing consciousness.

"It insists on using 'anger' to counter 'drowsiness,' and even shattered my Purple Flower Bewildering Dream."

The Immortal Venerable frowned, and the purple butterfly hurriedly continued: "Rest assured, the Earth Mother has not been able to leave my Dream Realm; the next surprise awaits it. This blockhead thought that by grasping an object linking reality, he could smoothly return to reality, unaware that my Divine Realm is not comparable to the thin dream of the mortal world!"

"The Earth Mother's destructive power is great—I warned you earlier not to underestimate it! For thousands of years, Guan Biao has guided it into slumber precisely because a waking Earth Mother is difficult to deal with." The Immortal Venerable asked the Illusory Music Goddess, "Now what do you plan to do with it?"

Regarding that big oaf, the Illusory Music Goddess still had full confidence: "It not wanting to sleep is no problem; I still have other ways to soothe it, to keep it obediently staying in the dream realm."

"But there is one trouble: after entering the Dream Star River, the Nine Abysses Great Emperor went straight to the dream realm where the Earth Mother resides, unaffected by other dream realms. I suspect they likely possess a real-world object related to the Earth Mother, which that Night Wanderer God uses to seek the Earth Mother's whereabouts. I have done my best to obstruct them, but……"

……but I do not know how long I can hold them off.

If those who barged into the Bewildering Dream Star River were other immortals or demons, the Illusory Music Goddess, as the host, would be eager to try.

But the reputation of the Nine Abysses Great Emperor is truly formidable, having slain countless demons; facing him, the Illusory Music Goddess cannot help but become cautious.

"Isn't that perfect?" the Immortal Venerable smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes, "The Earth Mother is the best bait!"

"I will go prepare for dream-entry. Nine Abysses, heh, I have a score to settle with him!" he walked away, "And what about those demons?"

Dongmu Heng replied: "They will arrive shortly."

The Immortal Venerable stepped out of the room; the corridor lights illuminated his face. If He Lingchuan were here, he would recognize him at first glance.

Inside the room, the purple butterfly asked again: "Do you have any other ideas?"

"Since he is heading straight for the Earth Mother, why not do this……" Dongmu Heng shared his new idea with the purple butterfly, then said, "The dream realm is the best battlefield; the Nine Abysses Great Emperor's divine soul will not be stronger than his physical form in reality, and moreover, he cannot use his Yuan Power in the dream realm."

Without the mingling of Yuan Power, the battle between the deities and the Nine Abysses Great Emperor will be fair.