Chapter 677: Hand Over Ding Huan

Ding Huan felt his divine essence surging like a river reversing its course.

He was very satisfied—this premium divine rice was truly excellent.

A meal every so often produced remarkably clear results.

In just two or three months, he had already reached the peak of Divine Lord.

Now, for him, this was the perfect moment to ascend to World God.

His foundation was complete; with just one Zhou Tian, the World God Lei Jie descended.

Ding Huan needed no defensive treasures—he met the lightning arcs with his bare body.

The commotion of Ding Huan's Tribulation Crossing was so immense it immediately alerted Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche.

The reason was that Ding Huan had made no effort to conceal himself; after all, Xian Wushang already knew he trained in Liyin Shenguli, so why hide?

Thus, when the violent Lei Jie struck, it was impossible not to notice.

Shu Ziche had never left this place, and the matter of investigating Daozu was not yet his to handle personally.

"Is this Ding's Tribulation Crossing? A Divine King Lei Jie?"

Xian Wushang stared, eyes wide, at the waterfall of lightning arcs cascading over Daxing Peak.

Shu Ziche also stared in disbelief at the power of the Lei Jie—it surpassed even a Divine King Lei Jie.

Yet the resonance of the Dao waves didn't feel like a Divine King Lei Jie—it resembled a World God Lei Jie instead.

"Lord, the Tiancaishen Alliance's leader, Elder Yuan Qing, has arrived and waits outside Shenguli."

At that moment, an outer gate overseer came to report.

Since the Lord previously barred two Divine Kings from Tiancaishen Alliance and Daoxu Alliance, Liyin Shenguli's disciples had come to understand the sect's stance.

So even if Yuan Qing came personally, he still had to report before being admitted.

"Let's go see," Shu Ziche nodded to Xian Wushang.

Liyin Shenguli had two Divine Kings, plus him—three Divine Kings total.

Even if Yuan Qing tried to force his hand, he'd have to weigh the cost of Liyin Shenguli's Level-Seven Divine Array and three Divine Kings.

"Fine, they're certainly here for Ding Huan. We absolutely cannot let them interfere with Ding Huan's Lei Jie," Xian Wushang replied at once.

Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche arrived outside the sect gate, where Yuan Qing stood with four Divine Kings.

His expression gave away no emotion, but both Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche knew exactly why Yuan Qing had come.

Whether in Xian Wushang's heart or Shu Ziche's, as long as they lived, they would never let Ding Huan be taken.

The hope of humanity in the Divine Realm rested on Ding Huan of Liyin Shenguli.

How could they let Yuan Qing take him?

"Greetings, Lord Yuan," Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche did not neglect propriety.

In truth, aside from his position as Tiancaishen Alliance's leader, Yuan Qing held no higher status than Shu Ziche or Xian Wushang—all were sect lords, none above the other.

In the Upper Divine Realm, sects certainly varied in strength, but no formal ranks were assigned among them.

Tiancaishen Alliance was merely a coalition of many sects, its leader elected by mutual consent.

They were not Yuan Qing's subordinates—they were allies.

Yuan Qing sighed: "Xian Lord, I'm not saying this lightly—we've been friends for years. Why must you shelter a cultivator who robbed the Daoxu Merchant Guild?"

And this cultivator drained a Divine City's divine vein and even killed its lord. If such a man is protected, there will be no order left in the Divine Realm.

Without order, how can humanity hope to contend with the Divine Clans?"

Xian Wushang replied coolly: "I do what I must, with my own reasoning. But Lord Yuan, you yourself allowed Divine Clan Divine Kings into Daoxu—isn't that going too far?"

Yuan Qing's face stiffened—he had not expected Xian Wushang to bring this up.

He was indeed in the wrong; as leader of humanity's Tiancaishen Alliance, he had no excuse.

Wu Danzi of Hongyun Dan Dao Sect immediately shouted:

"Our war with the Divine Clans left us grievously wounded; preserving our strength and keeping Daoxu is already a great fortune.

After all, our Divine Union Ancestors are elusive—who knows if they even exist? If we refuse the Divine Clans entry into Daoxu, are we to fight them again?"

Xian Wushang said coolly: "If our views diverge so sharply, Lord Yuan, please take your leave."

Hearing this, Yuan Qing's expression darkened—it was not just refusal of entry, but outright expulsion.

He had previously thought Jin Yi's words exaggerated; now he saw not a trace of exaggeration.

"Xian Lord, do you know the consequences of expelling the leader of Tiancaishen Alliance?" Yuan Qing's tone turned icy.

Xian Wushang replied coolly: "Liyin Shenguli has stood for a million years—we have never feared any threat.

If Lord Yuan believes Liyin Shenguli no longer meets Tiancaishen Alliance's standards, then we shall withdraw from Tiancaishen Alliance."

Everyone was stunned by Xian Wushang's words.

The key to survival for all human sects in the Divine Realm was membership in Tiancaishen Alliance.

If a sect withdrew, it would be ostracized by all others—was Liyin Shenguli preparing for annihilation?

Wang Wang Zhenjiu, Lord of Dayan Shengdao Sect, could not help speaking: "Xian Lord, is it worth doing this for a single Ding Huan?"

Though an ordinary phrase, everyone understood its hidden meaning:

Even if Ding Huan found the Destiny Stone for Liyin Shenguli, so what?

If the sect is destroyed, even more Destiny Stones are merely ornaments.

Shu Ziche saw that if this continued, a fight would break out; though he despised Yuan Qing and his lackeys,

he also knew they could not fight now.

If they fought now, the Divine Clans would profit.

But before he could speak, a Qing-robed Divine King had already summoned his treasure and struck at Xian Wushang: "Today, whether you give up Ding Huan or not, you will hand him over.

Otherwise, Liyin Shenguli is destroyed." Xian Wushang flew into rage—how dare they attack at the very gate of Liyin Shenguli?

He didn't even think—he likewise summoned the Thousand Sounds Ten Thousand Charms Flute.

He made no effort to hold back, unleashing powerful Dao rhythms and domains.

Each flute note exploded like a volley of arrows.

Boom! Violent power tore a divine chasm between the two men.

The green-robed Divine King showed not the slightest disadvantage; the starry spear in his hand erupted into billions of spear rays.

"Stop! Feng Chuanxing, are you mad?" Shu Ziche shouted angrily.

Wang Wang Zhenjiu had not expected Zongde Sect's sect leader Feng Chuanxing to strike without negotiation—he quickly moved forward to intervene.

Fortunately, the two intervened; Feng Chuanxing and Xian Wushang exchanged only one strike before ceasing.

Shu Ziche exhaled in relief and declared loudly: "If you want to fight, don't rush—I'll finish explaining first. If you still wish to fight afterward, I'll join in."

Even Yuan Qing silently accepted Shu Ziche's words.

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In his mind, if fighting could be avoided, it should be.

Xian Wushang, a late-stage Divine King, was no weaker in combat power than him, and here, in Liyin Divine Valley, he had Shu Ziche's aid.

If they truly fought, they might gain little benefit.

"Sect Leader Feng, please calm down. Sect Leader Shu, please speak." Yuan Qing granted Shu Ziche this courtesy.

Shu Ziche spoke slowly: "You all should know why the Divine Clan has ceased hostilities with our human race, correct?"

"But the matter of the Combined Divine Ancestor is utterly vague—aside from Alliance Leader Yuan, who here has actually seen him?" Wang Wang Zhenjiu said.

He even knew that Yuan Qing had never seen the Combined Divine Ancestor, Master Huan.

He said this only to threaten the Divine Clan.

Shu Ziche's tone turned solemn: "No—our human race truly has a Combined Divine Ancestor, and he has established a Killing Array within the Great Star Wasteland Range."

Alliance Leader Yuan, haven't you visited the Great Star Wasteland Range lately? And didn't you receive word from your sect—that Yuqingshen Sect has also seen no Divine Clan beast surges recently, correct?"

"If you go to the Great Star Wasteland Range, you'll see a Killing Array. That array specifically slays Divine Clan cultivators, yet the killing laws within spare human cultivators."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Qing froze.

Yuqingshen Sect, like Liyin Divine Valley, also borders the Great Star Wasteland Range.

He had been in Dao Xu Street, only aware that the beast surges had ceased.

Previously, he had been anxious over the two races' great war; after the truce, the absence of beast surges was unsurprising.

He had never paid attention to this Killing Law Array.

"You mean this Killing Array was set by our human race's Combined Divine Ancestor, Master Huan?"

"Yes. Precisely because of this Killing Array, the Divine Clan initiated peace talks. Moreover, Master Huan demanded the Divine Clan abandon all designs on Dao Xu—otherwise, why would they have given up Dao Xu?"

"So that's how it is."

Yuan Qing had figured it out—he bowed toward the void: "Thank you, Combined Divine Ancestor, for your protection."

"But what does this have to do with Ding Huan?"

Wu Danzi spoke these words, then realized Ding Huan also bore the character "Huan"—could Shu Ziche be using this as an excuse?

Shu Ziche spoke coolly: "Our human race's Combined Divine Ancestor, Master Huan, is Ding Huan's master. Now, Master Huan is in seclusion and has instructed his disciple Ding Huan to cultivate in seclusion within Liyin Divine Valley."

You dare send someone to take Ding Huan away? Do you think you've lived too long?"

Hearing this, Yuan Qing and the others felt a chill run down their spines.

Yet he still could not bear to give up: "Sect Leader Xian, I have an impolite request—could I please meet with Brother Ding?"

Xian Wushang spoke coolly: "I do not know whether Brother Ding Huan wishes to see you. I must report to him first before I can tell you."

……

Ding Huan was facing the fifth wave of Lei Jie arcs.

Thick Lei Jie arcs slammed into Ding Huan, shattering his Saint Body's second layer and propelling him into the third layer; simultaneously, his World God cultivation bottleneck shattered.

At that moment, Ding Huan's aura surged wildly, divine energy continuously stacking, his mental sea's Great Dao universe expanding exponentially.

All heavenly and earthly Dao principles forming the World God state became clear in Ding Huan's perception.

The laws within his mental sea's Great Dao universe multiplied endlessly.

At this moment, not only Daxing Peak, but all divine energy across Liyin Divine Valley was being drawn into Daxing Mountain.

Even those outside Liyin Divine Valley were stunned by this commotion—Yuan Qing himself now knew Shu Ziche's words were likely true.

If not for the disciple of a Combined Divine Ancestor, how could cultivation have such a massive disturbance?

Seeing this cultivation disturbance, Xian Wushang did not proceed to report—he said: "All of you have seen—Brother Ding is in the critical phase of cultivation."

"He cannot possibly meet you now."

Yet Yuan Qing's expression subtly changed—he had felt a familiar sensation the instant Ding Huan ascended to World God.

It was the five-element attribute aura of a Five-Element World—wasn't that Five-Element World in Cang Qing's hands?

Cang Qing had vanished for a long time, yet here he sensed the aura of Cang Qing's Five-Element World.

This…

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