Chapter 598: Four Paths Diverge

"This... how could this be possible?!"

Everyone was stunned.

In the cultivation world, there has never been so many practitioners at the Body Integration Realm appearing at the same time!

Moreover, these Heavenly Champions are all under thirty years old!

This is terrifying!

"Zong Guang Immortal Lord, how could this be? Did the message get sent incorrectly?!"

Zong Guang Immortal Lord's smile stiffened, and he thought to himself that this indeed seemed unlikely.

"Wait a moment." He cleared his throat lightly, then sent a message to Yue Shan Immortal Lord, seeking clearer and more explicit information.

Soon, Yue Shan Immortal Lord replied.

—The previous message contained no errors. In addition, there are several matters Yue Shan wishes to report: First, Xie Yan has become the chief Heavenly Champion of the Yao tribe. Second, Princess Quan Li of the Demon Realm is the chief Heavenly Champion of the Demon tribe. Third, the strength and cultivation of the Yao and Demon tribes' Heavenly Champions are not lower than those of our Human tribe's Heavenly Champions. Given the current situation, it appears that Yuan Yao has negotiated a deal with them to jointly quell the wars across the Three Realms.

Zong Guang Immortal Lord couldn't help but laugh when he saw the preceding sentence.

But upon reading the latter part, his expression grew solemn.

He stood up and handed the message content to Qian Jue Shan.

After reading it, Qian Jue Shan's face remained unchanged as he displayed the message to everyone.

Everyone's demeanor grew heavy after seeing it.

"We didn't expect that half-demon Xie Yan is still alive... Could he be feigning goodwill only to turn his forces against us later! After all, during the Immortal Sect Grand Competition, we were shouting that we would kill him."

"Moreover, the Demon tribe are treacherous and cunning, the most likely to betray. I fear that Yuan Yao and those youngsters might be deceived."

"Indeed, the Heavenly Champions of both the Yao and Demon tribes must be guarded against!"

Qian Jue Shan suddenly spoke: "I trust my disciple."

Everyone turned to look at Qian Jue Shan.

"But..."

"Immortal Lord, this concerns the safety of the entire cultivation world; are we really willing to gamble?"

Qian Jue Shan replied: "It's not a gamble, it's trust."

Everyone exchanged glances.

…

Ninth Province, outside the city gate of Wancheng.

The Heavenly Champions of the Yao and Demon tribes also gathered beyond the gate.

Yuan Yao quickly clarified the current state of the cultivation world, then looked up at everyone: "The most critical places now are the Fourth Continent and Boundless Island, so we must first go stop the wars there."

"The Heavenly Champions of the three tribes will each split into two squads; after we halt the wars in those two places, we will head to the First Continent."

Qian Yunzhou raised an eyebrow slightly, "What about the Yao and Demon armies five li away?"

Yuan Yao met Qian Yunzhou's gaze and said gravely, "Naturally, we will take them away!"

At this moment, among the crowd, Ying Wuhuan's fingertip message talisman's faint light dimmed, and his brow subtly furrowed.

Before he could respond, a bone‑piercing chill suddenly stabbed his nape like a needle.

When Ying Wuhuan looked up, his gaze met Yuan Yao's ice‑cold eyes.

Yuan Yao suddenly said, "If I were to detect even a hint of dissent from you, I would make him endure every torment of the Three Realms, unable to live nor die. We have shared hardships in the Abyss for four years and six months; we ought to trust each other, shouldn't we?"

"Yes!" the Heavenly Champions of the three tribes responded.

Yuan Yao smiled, stars shimmering in her eyes: "What we must do is snuff out the flames before they ignite. When the Three Realms are at peace, the historical records will naturally note today's deeds — this will be our legend."

Young men are most prone to hot‑blooded fervor; the notion of 'fame across the Three Realms' ignites their hearts like oil on a raging fire.

Meanwhile, the cultivators of the Ninth Province nearby stared in astonishment.

Yuan Yao decisively said, "Quan Li, Qian Yunzhou, Xie Xu, you will each lead a team into the Fourth Continent. I will lead another team to Boundless Island. Afterwards, we will rendezvous on the First Continent."

"Agreed." Quan Li curled her lip into a smile.

Qian Yunzhou nodded lightly.

Xie Xu: "Fine."

Among the Heavenly Champion squad heading to the Fourth Continent were Xiao Lingwei, Xue Jin, Dong Jiao, Xiao Zhufeng, Bian Chen, Hua Chengyan, and others.

Quan Li acted decisively; in less than half a minute, she had split the Demon army into two units.

And...

She directly killed the impure‑hearted Demon general Bai Shang.

Quan Xiu and Quan Fan led another Demon force, accompanying Yuan Yao and others to Boundless Island.

When the Yao tribe general She Chaisi saw the Demon general Bai Shang slain, a chill ran down his spine instantly.

Soon, Xie Yan approached him alone.

Xie Yan's voice was cold and clear: "Go to Tianwang Cliff on the First Continent and act as an undercover. Tell them you were forced out of power by us and fled to Tianwang Cliff. Then, I will be your superior."

She Chaisi's pupils contracted at the latter sentence, his eyes showing uncertainty and fear.

"This... this..."

"You don't want to?" Xie Yan's gaze was spiteful as he stared at him.

"I, your humble servant, am willing!" Under the pressure surrounding him, She Chaisi felt as if he had stepped into the gate of death; his face turned pale, he hurriedly knelt, raised his hand in a respectful bow, and then kowtowed to Xie Yan.

Xie Yan looked down at him coldly.

"Since you're on the run, do you think you're missing a wound?"

She Chaisi's whole body stiffened.

He swallowed silently, "Your Highness, please grant a wound."

Xie Yan, expressionless, raised his hand and struck She Chaisi with a palm blast.

A mournful, chilling scream rang out.

…

Yuan Yao and the others returned to the cultivation world, and within an hour they quickly completed the subsequent support and rescue.

To be precise, they now split into four groups.

Yuan Yao's party headed for Boundless Island.

Quan Li's party headed for the Fourth Continent.

Xie Yan and She Chaishi prepared to infiltrate the armies of demons and monsters at Tianwang Cliff on the First Continent.

Ying Wuji went alone to Tianwang Cliff on the First Continent to meet at Qianjue Mountain.

Now, they all possess power capable of tearing the void, allowing them to traverse space in a short time and reach their destinations.

Meanwhile, Yuan Yao silently used her spiritual power to manipulate Ying Wuhuan, trapping him in Nightmare Space and exposing the messages he had relayed to Lu Xiangxiang one by one.

Ying Wuhuan:

— Xiang'er, I have delayed them as much as possible. But Yuan Yao allied with the Heavenly Pride of both demon and monster races, suppressing me and stripping away my rights piece by piece. I have now returned with them to the Ninth Province of the cultivation world.

— Xiang'er, I want to see you.

Lu Xiangxiang's reply message: "I have already heard of your return. Wuhuan, can you help me? Can you tell me what Yuan Yao and the others plan to do next? What realm is Yuan Yao's cultivation level in? Wuhuan, I also want to see you."

Yuan Yao let out a cold sneer in her heart.

She withdrew her spiritual power, but deliberately left a trace of it behind.

Ying Wuhuan suddenly awoke, cold sweat streaming.

He stared uncertainly toward Yuan Yao's direction.

Yet Yuan Yao turned her head and gave him a glance.

That glance carried unmistakable murderous intent.

!!!

She discovered it!