Chapter 1047

Plop!

The faces of Situ Zhen and the others were extremely reverent as they kowtowed before the stone statue of the Spirit Martial Emperor.

"Your Majesty, Spirit Martial Emperor, you have finally returned."

After the three bows and nine kowtows, Situ Zhen and the others slowly rose.

A hint of excitement appeared on each of their faces.

A black-robed middle-aged man exclaimed excitedly, "Leader, this time the Spirit Martial Emperor activated the World Tree Dao Patterns; can we gradually gain control of the World Tree's power?"

A faint smile appeared on Situ Zhen's stern visage, as gentle as a spring breeze: "What you say is correct, but I have already said it—when not in the Azure Abyss Army, do not use titles!"

Upon hearing this, the black-robed middle-aged man immediately replied, "Understood, Alliance Leader!"

Who would have thought that Situ Zhen, the strongest leader of the Azure Abyss Army, is actually the Alliance Leader of the Heaven-Burying Alliance!

These years, he has been lying low.

The Azure Abyss Realm is vast, and there are not a few who wish to rebel against the Azure Abyss Emperor.

One reason is the Spirit Martial Emperor; another is that the Azure Abyss Emperor tolerates many major powers annexing others, causing countless families and sects to suffer destruction and death.

These people, bearing great hatred for the Azure Abyss Emperor, joined the Heaven-Burying Alliance to undertake a great cause!

Situ Zhen said, "The situation has never been like this before."

Recalling the time at Mount Hanging Upside Down, his heart was indeed very tense.

Whether it was General Qi Chunjiang or the Spirit Martial Emperor, they were objects of his utmost reverence and admiration.

He did not want anything to happen to them!

Fortunately, in the end they all held firm!

The black-robed middle-aged man said, "Alliance Leader, what should we do now? The Azure Abyss Emperor's determination to annihilate our Heaven-Burying Alliance has reached an unprecedented resolve; what should we do?"

Situ Zhen's face grew grave; he extended a single finger and uttered one word, "Delay!"

Delay as long as possible, delay as long as we can!

We must create time for the Spirit Martial Emperor!

Situ Zhen pondered for a moment and said, "The Spirit Martial Emperor must have laid many Dao Patterns in the Azure Abyss Realm back then; she will not leave the Azure Abyss Realm quickly. We can help in secret, but not overdo it—we must not be discovered by the Azure Abyss Emperor."

Understood!

The black-robed middle-aged men replied with solemn expressions.

Situ Zhen frowned, "But now the Azure Abyss Emperor has merged with the Gu; if General Qi Chunjiang descends next time, perhaps he will not be a match for him. I have a premonition that this day will eventually come."

The black-robed middle-aged man snarled, "I have heard that Gu Yue Laozi controls the Gu Clan people by using Gu creatures; he is making himself a willing pawn of the Gu Clan!"

Situ Zhen's gaze grew somewhat bewildered: "The Gu Clan is too mysterious. Their people have been refining Gu artifacts in our Azure Abyss Realm for a very long time, yet we still cannot discern any clues. It is a pity that Lu Zunzhu has not recovered his strength; otherwise, at his peak, he could annihilate the Gu Origin Heaven with a snap of his fingers."

Everyone sighed.

The situation is unfavorable!

Although the Gui Palace and the Gu Origin Heaven are outwardly united but inwardly divided, they both regard the Everlasting Heaven and Lu Zunzhu as a common enemy, covet the Primordial Seeds of the lower realm, and furthermore, the Demon Heaven Realm keeps causing trouble.

Previously, the Demon Heaven Realm was subdued by the Spirit Martial Emperor and General Qi Chunjiang; they ought to have stood with the Everlasting Heaven, but in recent years they seem to have become lax again.

Thinking of this, the excitement that had just risen in everyone's hearts weakened considerably.

They have merely taken a small step forward!

The black-robed middle-aged man suddenly asked, "Alliance Leader, if one day the Spirit Martial Emperor is discovered and General Qi Chunjiang cannot defeat the Azure Abyss Emperor, what should we do?"

A hint of resolve appeared on Situ Zhen's face: "At that time, I will act against the Azure Abyss Emperor!"

Even if we cannot win, as long as we can create an opportunity for General Qi Chunjiang, it is worthwhile!

The black-robed middle-aged men also declared resolutely, "We will also take up arms! Die for the Everlasting Heaven! Die for the World Tree!"

……

At the same time, a battle in the eastern border of the starry sky spread throughout the Azure Abyss Realm.

It directly caused an uproar!

Whether it was the appearance of the Spirit Martial Emperor, General Qi Chunjiang going alone to the meeting, or the Azure Abyss Emperor merging with the Gu yet still failing to subdue the Spirit Martial Emperor and General Qi Chunjiang—these events undoubtedly shocked everyone.

The members of the Heaven-Burying Alliance were extremely excited.

This is utterly a stimulant for morale!

During this time, they secretly had people working for the Spirit Martial Emperor.

Now this victory is like a long drought meeting sweet rain, making people feel refreshed and delighted.

"The Spirit Martial Emperor is said to still be in the Azure Abyss Realm; we must continue to assist Your Majesty in refining more World Tree Dao Patterns!"

"He who steals jade is a thief; he who steals a realm is an emperor! This Azure Abyss Realm originally belonged to the Spirit Martial Emperor, but it was snatched by the petty Huang Zheng, who defected to the enemy, betrayed, and sold how much World Tree power to the Gui Palace and the Gu Origin Heaven—it is time to end this!"

"Now that the Azure Abyss Emperor has fused with the Gu into his body, can he still be considered human? He is now a foreign race!"

……

The Heaven-Burying Alliance covertly stirred up many stars, and the discussion over whether the Azure Abyss Emperor is a foreign race grew increasingly heated.

This matter forced the Azure Abyss Emperor to make a public statement.

"I am doing very well! I was born a human and will die a hero!"

"Everything I have done is for the beings of the Azure Abyss Realm; even if I bear the blame of ages, I can endure it! But anyone who dares to spread rumors that I am a foreign race, I will absolutely not tolerate!"

"Whoever dares to recklessly discuss me shall be killed without pardon!"

After several days, the Azure Abyss Emperor destroyed several forces, and only then did this discussion weaken considerably.

……

On a certain star in the eastern star sea.

This place is a continuous mountain range, with overlapping peaks, and the power of the starry sky is abundant.

Lu Xuan slew several low-star Wen Dao realm great demons, seized their territory, and Tie Xiaoqing's great cauldron already had its fire lit.

Cooking smoke curls upward.

Yang Ling'er absorbs the power of the Dao Source Fruit beside her, boundless brilliant starlight continuously pours into her body, the One Ice One Yang Great Dao constantly trembles, transforming into two-color Dao Resonance that continuously intertwines.

Her cultivation is skyrocketing!

Lu Xuan lies on the Yan Chuang, leisurely reading storybooks.

Soon.

Tie Xiaoqing said, "Lord Lu, it's time to eat!"

Lu Xuan and the others immediately sat upon the evolved stone table.

Today's meal is Starry Sky Three Fresh, Pot-wrapped Spirit Meat, Kung Pao Bear Cub……

Yang Ling'er took a bite and said, "Thank you, Master, for this."

Lu Xuan gave a faint smile, "No problem."

Yang Xuan said, "Master, is Senior Sister Ah Li still in the lower realm?"

Lu Xuan nodded, "This time going to the lower realm, it's time for her to head to the Demon Heaven Domain."

Yang Ling'er asked, "Master, when will we go to the lower realm?"

Lu Xuan said, "I'll stay with you for a few more days."

Yang Ling'er gave a bewitching smile.

Having the Master nearby truly feels different.

There is no imminent sense of danger, nor the pressure of shouldering an entire heavenly domain alone; the whole person becomes light and agile.

Once, when she governed the Everlasting Heaven, the Master by her side gave her this same feeling.

The Master is like a Dinghai Divine Needle!

Soon, Lu Xuan finished eating and lay back down on the Yan Chuang.

At that moment, a system voice rang in his ears: "Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the task of aiding the ninth disciple Yang Ling'er in reforging and refining Dao patterns. Rewards are now being issued."

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