Chapter 47: Reaction

In the void.

Zhou Yu stood there, absorbing the primal energy left behind by the deaths of thirty‑seven Heavenly God True Immortals, yet even after fully absorbing it, he did not gain a simulation opportunity.

He did not find this strange; the later he goes, the more energy he needs. He has now simulated five times in total, long past the days when a single top‑tier True Immortal sufficed for a simulation.

"You Cang, it's not yet time to battle the Wujian Gate; we'll settle accounts with them later," Yao Emperor flew over and said.

"I understand, Yao Emperor, thank you for coming to support us this time," Zhou Yu said gratefully.

"Your current strength is probably not inferior to mine; if I weren't here, dealing with Bu Xiu would not be difficult for you," Yao Emperor laughed.

"I knew you haven't wasted these years; you became a True God on your own back then, how could such a long span bring no progress?"

"I also had some opportunities that gave me this strength," Zhou Yu smiled.

At the same time, in the Great Yu Human Realm, within the Hall of Ten Thousand Clans.

The many True God Dao Ancestors' divine avatars remaining here all wore smiles.

Yao Emperor could arrive quickly because everyone had left divine avatars here; Zhou Yu reported the situation to the True God Dao Ancestors here the moment the "Dual Realm Calamity Dragon Birth‑Death Array" appeared, so Yao Emperor rushed over.

At the same time, the other True God Dao Ancestors released their consciousness to observe, since any sudden battle would require swift response.

"Ha ha, Bu Xiu tried to steal a chicken and ended up losing rice; losing nearly forty Heavenly God True Immortals at once is exhilarating!" Kuafu laughed heartily.

"Brother You Cang, I see you're using a divine technique, right? The only one I can think of that reaches this level is the ancient Three Longevity True God."

"It is indeed a divine technique; I had a strange encounter and spent long years researching before creating it."

Zhou Yu nodded; he did not claim it was a lucky find, only that he created it himself.

"Being able to devise such a divine technique is truly impressive."

"Besides the divine technique, the ability to wipe out those Heavenly God True Immortals must also involve that peculiar move; I think it contains Temporal‑Spatial Power," another Dao Ancestor said.

"Temporal‑Spatial Power? No wonder!"

"However, Bu Xiu also wields fifth‑level power; ordinary Temporal‑Spatial Power would struggle to produce this effect. You Cang True God's Temporal‑Spatial Power has probably reached an extremely deep level."

"It should be the fourth level."

A thin elder in a Dao robe said.

It was, of course, Patriarch Bodhi.

Within the Three Realms, his mastery of Temporal‑Spatial Power is undisputedly the highest, and he could naturally discern Zhou Yu's level.

To be honest, Patriarch Bodhi was quite surprised at this moment.

Temporal‑Spatial Power is undeniably a difficult force; across the Three Realms, only three True God Dao Ancestors—including him—have mastered it, and the other two have not studied it deeply.

Zhou Yu managing to reach the fourth level is already very high.

"All these long years, I did not contemplate the Celestial Dao, focusing solely on Temporal‑Spatial Power, which led to my current achievement," Zhou Yu sighed.

"Yet still not as good as Bodhi."

In fact, this Temporal‑Spatial Power was a recent breakthrough in Zhou Yu's cultivation; his True God‑level spirit combined with his talent is extraordinary, allowing him to swiftly attain the fourth level of this extremely difficult power.

Zhou Yu also knew that wielding Temporal‑Spatial Power would attract Patriarch Bodhi's attention, but fortunately it was only the fourth level; he told the others it was his own creation, and with Patriarch Bodhi as a target ahead, the problem should be minor.

"Without guidance, reaching this point is already extremely difficult," Patriarch Bodhi said. "You Cang True God, perhaps we could converse."

"I would welcome it."

Zhou Yu readily agreed, knowing Patriarch Bodhi delights in witnessing talent. Though Zhou Yu only possessed the fourth level of Temporal‑Spatial Power, in the past Bodhi had never seen even that level within the Three Realms and had to explore on his own.

And Zhou Yu is no different; Patriarch Bodhi commands the fifth level of Temporal‑Spatial Power, having even comprehended its endless ages and amassed an absolutely profound depth. Conversing with Bodhi clearly gives him a huge advantage.

"Ha ha, Bodhi, don't forget the main matter; the current movements of the Wujian Gate in the Three Realms rely on your investigation."

"I've been keeping an eye on the Wujian Gate side," Patriarch Bodhi nodded.

The many True God Dao Ancestors talked for a while, but eventually the discussion returned to this Wujian Gate attack.

Sui Ren said, "This time the Wujian Gate struck first, forcing You Cang to retaliate. Though they killed some Heavenly God True Immortals, they got what they deserved."

"If the Wujian Gate dares use this as a reason for retaliation, don't blame us for being unkind."

"Exactly."

"Bu Xiu sent Heavenly God True Immortals to form a grand array trying to find a loophole? That's a joke!"

The many True God Dao Ancestors all nodded.

That concludes this matter; it's best for both sides. If the Wujian Gate seeks revenge, they will naturally be countered.

In fact, the Wujian Gate side also understands this reasoning.

After the Black Robe God King returned, the remaining True God Dao Ancestors of the Wujian Gate said little upon learning of this, merely warning the Black Robe God King to act more cautiously in the future.

In reality, compared with the Nüwa camp, the Wujian Gate camp needs more time to prepare for a grand decisive battle; ending it here is the best.

Although they lost some Heavenly God True Immortals, they also exposed You Cang True God's strength, especially since the opponent has grasped Temporal‑Spatial Power to an extremely deep level, which is worth noting.

On the other side—

In the void near Zhou Yu's cave, Yao Emperor did not linger and departed quickly.

Zhou Yu's true self, his second primordial spirit, also swiftly completed the Heart‑Demon Tribulation.

This Heart‑Demon Tribulation was powerful, but his Heart‑Power was at the fourth level, making this trial even easier than the previous three.

"Finally I have passed the Heavenly Tribulation," Zhou Yu felt his divine body radiating a strong divine aura, sighing inwardly.

Although he already had a True God Avatar, this body now becoming a Heavenly Deity holds a different significance for him.

"First, go cultivate the 'Tao Wu Eighteen Demons and Gods'," Zhou Yu quickly returned to his cave.

He is now a Heavenly Deity, a Second Grade True Immortal; cultivating 'Tao Wu Eighteen Demons and Gods' requires only about one bottle of Chaos Essence Liquid per avatar.

If his true self, the second primordial spirit, became a True Immortal, using Second Grade True Immortal power to cultivate 'Tao Wu Eighteen Demons and Gods' would need far more Chaos Essence Liquid—ten bottles per avatar—to have a chance, a far greater consumption.

Therefore, for now the Qi flow should not be broken through; waiting until after cultivating 'Tao Wu Eighteen Demons and Gods' before breaking through is best.

"However, when later thirty‑six Second Grade True Immortals aim to become True Immortals, the required energy will increase," Zhou Yu also realized this issue.

He also hasn't mastered the Celestial Dao, has no insight into the Chaotic Celestial Dao, and cannot draw power from chaos.

If he let his thirty-six avatars absorb power in the Three Realms, they would be exposed; he does not want to reveal them so soon, nor does he want anyone to know he is a Second Grade True Immortal.

You should know, a Second Grade True Immortal's magic power already reaches the Dao Ancestor threshold; recklessly absorbing power would cause too great a disturbance.

"Go find the Sanqing Daoist to exchange for some Grand Luo Immortal Pills." Zhou Yu sent his second primordial spirit with some treasures straight to the Heavenly Realm.

With the treasures he gained in the World Prison, a small portion could be exchanged for many Grand Luo Immortal Pills.

Supplying the thirty-six avatars for breakthrough is no problem; there could even be many extra reserves.

(End of chapter)