Chapter 246: Omen, Heaven and Earth Weep Blood!

Li Xun thought for a moment and said: "There are two more pieces of news."

Looking at Fang Xu, he slowly said: "In the Central Continent, an omen appeared a while ago."

An omen?

Fang Xu, Zhongli Hui, and the others exchanged a glance, then curiously looked at Li Xun and asked: "What omen?"

Li Xun's face was strange as he said: "I haven't seen it myself, but someone from the Earth Fiend Organization personally witnessed the omen's occurrence and reported the details to the organization."

"I also heard this from my master."

"It is said that, recently, some cultivators in the Central Continent unexpectedly became pregnant."

Upon hearing this, several Divine Palace Elders were stunned.

Fang Xu even more so laughed and cried, saying: "Isn't it normal for cultivators to become pregnant?"

"How did it become an omen then?"

Li Xun lightly shook his head and said: "What if I told you that many of the pregnant cultivators are male?"

As soon as he said that, the smiles on everyone's faces froze.

When cultivators reach a certain realm, they experience an elevation in their life level.

But no matter how much they rise, this most basic physiological trait cannot be overcome.

At least before the True God Realm, they had never heard of men being able to become pregnant.

"What exactly is going on?" Fang Xu sensed there must be a big secret behind this and hurriedly asked.

Li Xun shook his head: "I don't know the specifics."

"Those pregnant cultivators were all taken away by the Great Expansion Dao Sect in a very short time."

"It seems these pregnant cultivators are very important to the Great Expansion Dao Sect."

"And it's related to the Great Expansion Dao Sect……"

Fang Xu pondered for a moment, his face somewhat grim.

He roughly guessed that these unexpectedly pregnant cultivators definitely had something to do with the Great Expansion Dao Sect.

To be precise, it should be related to that immortal clan expert behind them.

The appearance of this abnormal situation likely means that immortal clan expert is using some means to target him and the Dark Divine Palace.

"And there's another matter?"

After noting that down, Fang Xu spoke again.

Li Xun organized his thoughts and said: "I'm not sure whether this second matter is related to the Great Expansion Dao Sect either."

"The incident occurred eight months ago, when some places in the Central Continent suddenly showed an omen."

Another omen.

This time Fang Xu didn't speak, silently waiting for Li Xun to continue.

Li Xun continued: "This omen has no particular pattern; it simply manifested as the phenomenon of heaven and earth weeping blood in some sects' blessed lands."

Heaven and earth weeping blood?

Fang Xu glanced at Zhongli Hui, wanting to know from him whether the Heaven Mystic Realm had ever experienced such a situation before.

Zhongli Hui's expression changed slightly.

Obviously, he had either encountered this situation before or heard about it.

"Are you sure it's heaven and earth weeping blood?"

Zhongli Hui looked at Li Xun with a solemn expression and asked.

Li Xun nodded: "I personally witnessed this omen."

"When the heaven and earth weeping blood occurred, I was cultivating in the Earth Fiend Organization's blessed land."

"Suddenly, the heavens and earth trembled, and an indescribable sense of sorrow surged into my heart, making me unable to hold back tears."

"Afterward, in the Earth Fiend Organization's blessed land, the ground gushed forth bright red bloodwater, and the sky poured down a rain of blood."

"The heaven and earth weeping blood situation lasted half an hour before ending."

"Afterward, the organization intermittently received reports from members that similar situations also occurred in the blessed lands of other sects and powers."

Having said that, Li Xun's face showed a hint of curiosity as he said: "Elder Zhongli, what does heaven and earth weeping blood signify?"

"I asked my master, but he seems reluctant to speak of it, keeping it deeply hidden."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xu also silently looked at Zhongli Hui, wanting to know the secret behind heaven and earth weeping blood.

Zhongli Hui paced back and forth with a solemn expression, and after a long while slowly said: "Heaven and earth weeping blood is an expression of great sorrow."

"Ancient texts record that whenever a supreme sage dies, heaven and earth grieve together, pitying them with blood and tears."

"There is also another situation that can cause heaven and earth weeping blood."

"That is, when a great number of lives are about to die tragically, the Will of Heaven cannot stop it, and the phenomenon of heaven and earth weeping blood will also appear."

"A supreme sage's death?"

Fang Xu fell into contemplation.

"What exactly happened eight months ago? Are there any supreme sages left in the Heaven Mystic Realm?"

"He also hasn't sensed any movement on his end."

"If this heaven and earth weeping blood is not due to a supreme sage's death, then it is very likely the second situation."

"The Heaven Mystic Realm is about to see a great number of tragic deaths."

"Does this mean the Will of Heaven has sensed that the immortal clan expert behind the scenes is about to start a great war, yet it is powerless to stop it?"

"The three pieces of news Li Xun brought are all important."

"Combining the Heaven's Dao Subjugation Order and the heaven and earth weeping blood, a great war is not far off."

"Now, the Divine Palace's dark outpost at sea has also observed a large number of vessels rushing from the Central Continent toward Three Mountains Island."

The only uncertain thing is what exactly is going on with those pregnant cultivators.

What exactly does the Great Expansion Dao Sect intend to use those cultivators to carry out, what kind of scheming plot?

"Li Xun, thank you very much for bringing this news."

The matter still needs a detailed plan; Fang Xu clasped his hands toward Li Xun and said, "You go back and rest first; I will discuss these matters in detail with the other elders."

Li Xun nodded, then followed two temple disciples out of the hall.

Fang Xu immediately had someone summon the remaining temple elders and Bone Prison Breath.

After everyone gathered in the hall, they began to discuss strategies against the enemy.

Zhongli Hui spoke first: "The people sent by the Great Expansion Dao Sect this time are likely the vanguard."

"Arriving by ship indicates that their strength is not too high."

"Of course, we cannot rule out that there are experts aboard the ship."

The Central Continent is far from Three Mountains Island; ordinary Martial Realm cultivators simply cannot cross the ten‑thousand‑li ocean directly from the Central Continent by flight.

Even a typical Dharma Appearance Realm expert would not choose to directly cross the sea with their flesh and fly to Three Mountains Island.

After all, they came here to fight and slaughter the temple's people.

Crossing the sea with one's flesh consumes a great deal.

If they happened to encounter a temple expert upon arriving at Three Mountains Island, that would be highly disadvantageous.

Only experts at the Divine Connection Realm or above would choose to directly cross the sea with their flesh.

Zhongli Hui also concluded from this that the forces dispatched by the Great Expansion Dao Sect and the major powers of the Central Continent this time are likely the vanguard.

After all, the maritime sentinels have so far observed no strong individuals crossing the sea.

"We cannot be careless." Fang Xu said after listening: "We must assume there are experts aboard the ship."

"Have the sentinels pay attention, so they are not discovered."

"The enemy is numerous; if the sentinels are exposed, there will be ten deaths and no survival."

Zhongli Hui nodded.

"Lord of the Hall, why don't I take some people to sea first to scout their exact strength!"

Qi Shaoyu suddenly spoke.

"They are still at sea and have not yet reached Three Mountains Island."

"If we now take people to go harass them, first it can delay their arrival time."

"Second, we can use this to determine whether there are Divine Connection Realm experts aboard their ship."

"Okay."

"Let Xiao Long and Chang Long accompany you."

"Also, bring Gu Qiu." Gu Qiu?

Qi Shaoyu blinked slightly and said, "This journey is dangerous and uncertain; bringing the lady..."

Fang Xu smiled faintly: "Gu Qiu now has peak Martial Realm strength; she should not be a burden."

"I have you bring her because she is proficient in poison and insect techniques and skilled at beast control."

"Since the appearance of the Immortal Carved Stone Boat, I have had her secretly tame the sea beasts of the surrounding waters."

"This time, going forth, she should be able to help you."

Qi Shaoyu nodded upon hearing: "Lord of the Hall, rest assured, I will protect the lady well."

"Master." Fang Xu turned his head to look at Chu Ren Di beside him and said, "Later I will teach you the method to temporarily control the Immortal Carved Stone Boat."

"You will also bring some people, follow Elder Qi, and stand ready to provide support at any time."

Chu Ren Di nodded: "Good."

"Senior Bone, this seal is entrusted to you."

Fang Xu said, taking out a golden seal from his Heaven-Earth Ring.

This seal was obtained by him in the Three Gods Trial Space, exchanged from Bone Prison Breath's hand.

Bone Prison Breath's cultivation, although fallen from the True God Realm, is now only at the peak of the Dharma Appearance Realm.

But his true strength is indeed not weak.

With this golden seal, he should be able to exert the strength of the Divine Connection Realm.

Most importantly, this golden seal can exert an extraordinary effect in Bone Prison Breath's hands.

It can transform the dead into zombies.

In this confrontation, it should be able to play an enormous role.

"Senior Bone, this time you will bring the Desert Worm Clan and the Human Xie Clan, and also bring the Ghost-Faced Army."

"Have them garrison the coastline as a second line of defense."

Bone Prison Breath nodded.

"Senior Elder, later have someone inform Lu Shi, let him issue an order to quickly evacuate the entire Canghai City… actually the whole Ji Province, so that all commoners can swiftly withdraw from Ji Province."

"So that when the great war breaks out, the commoners will not be caught in the crossfire and suffer tragic deaths."

"In the eyes of experts, ordinary commoners are merely ants."

"Once the fighting truly begins, those people from the Central Continent will absolutely not care about the lives and deaths of these commoners."

Fang Xu, however, does not want the commoners of Ji Province to die tragically.

After all, as things stand now, Three Mountains Island is the foundation of him and the Dark Temple.

The duration of this battle against the Heavenly Dao's will is unknown.

In the future, if the two sides reach a stalemate, all the commoners of Three Mountains Island can continuously supply fresh blood to the temple, providing many disciples.

Zhongli Hui nodded.

Fang Xu's idea happened to coincide with his.

After the Divine Temple arrived at Three Mountains Island, he had long since taken the island as his own private plot.

The commoners of Three Mountains Island are also considered subjects of the Divine Temple.

Naturally, we cannot stand by and let them die horribly.

"All right, Third Elder, Fourth Elder, follow Elder Qi out to sea."

"Second Elder and Elder Chu will pilot the Immortal Stone Boat to meet up."

"Master Kulun, please come with me."

"Grand Elder, I'm leaving the Immortal Island in your temporary charge."

After everything was settled, Fang Xu slowly stood and said, "Everyone, please stay safe; I hope we can repel the Dark Divine Temple's attack with the least casualties."

Everyone bowed and said, "Please rest assured, Palace Master!"

……

Over the boundless sea, Fang Xu and Kulun, with the donkey demon Little Black, flew toward the Central Continent.

Along the way, Kulun asked curiously, "Palace Master, where are you headed?"

Fang Xu glanced at Little Black and said, "The Vast Sea."

"The Vast Sea?"

Kulun obviously had no idea where the Vast Sea was.

Fang Xu explained, "The Vast Sea was once a battlefield of the gods; it's extremely dangerous inside, yet full of opportunities."

"This time, our main goal is to find a place called the Land of God's Fall."

Back when Fang Xu was preparing to enter the Dark Divine Temple's Divine Son selection, Elder Xuanji of the Profound Gate told him about the Land of God's Fall.

Fang Xu originally planned to follow Elder Xuanji into the Land of God's Fall to boost his strength.

But he ultimately encountered powerful pursuers in the Vast Sea, and later also met the Bearers of the Funeral.

This prevented him from entering the Land of God's Fall, and he accidentally ended up in the Burial World Coffin.

According to him, time flows differently in the Land of God's Fall than outside.

The purpose of going to the Land of God's Fall is to let the Dao-seed rune inside Little Black mature quickly.

Once the Dao-seed rune fully matures, he can simply pick the Dao fruit from the Dao tree.

Using the Dao fruit, Fang Xu believes he has a good chance to break straight through to the Penetrating God Realm, and could even draw on some of the heavenly dao will of the Tianxuan Realm.

As for the time-flow issue, the Burial World Coffin would also work.

But the Burial World Coffin is unstable—even the Bearers of the Funeral cannot control it.

If they entered the Burial World Coffin, a sudden attack by the Great Expansion Dao Sect could trap them inside, causing serious trouble.

Compared, the Land of God's Fall is the more reliable option.

After all, the Land of God's Fall was once under the Dark Divine Temple's control, so they know its rules relatively well.

"There actually exists such a miraculous place in the world."

Kulun, hearing this, couldn't help but sigh.

"But Palace Master, will this trip be dangerous?"

The Central Continent is essentially the stronghold of the Great Expansion Dao Sect.

Besides the Great Expansion Dao Sect, virtually every other major power on the Central Continent is now eyeing the Dark Divine Temple.

After all, under the Heavenly Dao Subjugation Order, slaying disciples of the Dark Divine Temple brings great rewards.

Based on the last Heavenly Dao Subjugation Order, killing its designated target is extremely likely to boost one's fortune.

This boost affects not only a cultivator's luck, but also their comprehension.

Fang Xu, as the Palace Master of the Dark Divine Temple, is seen by everyone as a tempting prize.

Slaying the Palace Master of the Dark Divine Temple would earn a heavenly reward so great that no one could refuse.

"No problem."

Fang Xu smiled faintly and said, "I have a plan."

He has been to the Central Continent before.

But throughout the Central Continent, only a few people would recognize him.

Although the Palace Master of the Dark Divine Temple is famous, he is essentially an unknown face.

If necessary, he can still disguise himself.

With his growing strength, he can now disguise himself; unless he encounters a True God Realm expert, nobody can see through it.

As for Kulun and Little Black, they've never even been to the Central Continent, so there's no need to worry about being recognized.

Even if we consider the worst case, their goal is simply the Vast Sea.

To Central Continent cultivators, that place is extremely dangerous, and normally nobody wants to approach it.

"As long as the Palace Master is ready, that's enough."

Kulun gave a slight nod.

He is now also a Penetrating God Realm cultivator, and one who reached that realm through the path of bitter cultivation.

His strength rivals that of cultivators who have spent a hundred years to reach the Penetrating God Realm.

The two, carrying Little Black, sped toward the Central Continent. (End of chapter)