After leaving Shattered Spirit Province and flying far away, Yang Kai’s expression gradually relaxed and he let out a sigh.
Zhu Jiu Yin said from the side, “You want to cooperate with him, but he doesn’t have such intentions. What are you going to do next? Just walk into the trap like an idiot?”
Yang Kai smiled lightly, “No such intentions? Not necessarily!”
Zhu Jiu Yin frowned, “Black Crow Divine Monarch’s attitude is already very obvious, are you blind?”
Yang Kai said, “It’s precisely because his attitude is too obvious that I’m certain he also has a plan. However, whether or not we can lure him into attacking will depend on whether our side can compete with the other side’s arrangements. If I’m not wrong, Black Crow will definitely secretly follow behind us and observe the situation. If there’s an opportunity, I’m sure he’ll be willing to intervene in this muddy water. If the difference in strength between us is too great, Black Crow will naturally try to protect himself. He’s not a kind person, so after suffering so much anger, how could he not want to take revenge? The key is whether we can create an opportunity for him to attack.”
Zhu Jiu replied, “This is just your guess.”
Yang Kai nodded, “Yes, it’s just a guess, maybe Black Crow really won’t act…”
If they didn’t have Black Crow’s strength, they could only face the arrangements on Shadowless Cave Heaven alone. But then again, meeting Black Crow in Shattered Heaven was just an accident. Yang Kai hadn’t expected Black Crow to be hiding in Shattered Heaven with so many Mid Rank Open masters.
He hadn’t even thought that Black Crow would actually escape from the Blood Monster Territory alive. He had thought that this fellow would definitely die in the Blood Monster Territory. After all, all of the Domain Gates for the Blood Monster Territory back then had been controlled by the Cave Heaven Paradise, so all the cultivators who came and went had to undergo a strict investigation. He didn’t know what kind of method he had used, but not only had he escaped, he had even brought so many of his subordinates with him.
Such an old monster who had lived for countless years could not be ignored.
Pondering for a moment, Yang Kai turned to Qu Huachang and asked, “Senior Sister Qu, you are a disciple of Yin-Yang Cave Heaven. In your opinion, what kind of arrangements did Myriad Demons Heaven make in Shadowless Cave Heaven?”
Qu Huachang thought about it for a moment before replying, “I don’t know much about the higher-ups. Although I’ve made many inquiries over the past few years, my Yin-Yang Cave Heaven has not participated in this matter, so I don’t know much about it. However, High Rank Open Heaven are all extremely powerful and their identities are extraordinary, so they won’t easily take action. As for Junior Brother side, Senior Zhu’s existence has already been exposed, so if Myriad Demons Heaven has made some arrangements over there, they will definitely target Senior Zhu. A few years ago, during a great battle in the Void Land, Senior Zhu’s strength was also displayed, so there are at least three High Rank Open Heaven outside Shadowless Cave Heaven!”
Hearing this, Yang Kai nodded slightly. Qu Huachang’s words were just as he had thought. Since they wanted to target Zhu Jiu Yin, they would need at least three High Rank masters, because the last time two High Rank Open Heaven masters had joined forces, they had failed to do anything to Zhu Jiu Yin.
What’s more, only Myriad Demons Heaven family had made an appearance in this matter. The other Cave Heaven Paradise that had taken action had not revealed anything, so Yang Kai had no idea who else was leading this matter besides Myriad Demons Heaven.
However, what Qu Huachang said was right. High Rank Open Heaven were extremely powerful, and their identities were extraordinary, so they wouldn’t easily take action. Even if they did, they wouldn’t send out too many people, so they had to maintain their dignity. [Hoogs: i'm tired of this bs excuse like maintaining face.]
As the ship sailed forward, Yang Kai stood on the deck and stared into the endless void, thinking about his future.
Before entering these 3000 Worlds, Yang Kai had never thought that a mere Emperor Realm master like himself would be able to stir up such a storm. But now, in the face of such difficulties, Yang Kai’s strength was simply too low.
When the Hundred Force Alliance invaded the Void Land, Yang Kai was able to display some of his strength. The Void Land had a Nine Layers Heaven Fomarion, allowing him to control the power of the Great Array and borrow its power.
But what could he do after leaving the Void Land?
Originally, he had wanted to use the Star City’s development to slowly wait for an opportunity to find a suitable High Rank Yin Element to become High Rank Open Heaven in one fell swoop and become famous throughout the ages, but those who had been secretly watching him and felt that he had challenged the 3000 Worlds Order had not given him this opportunity at all and had done everything possible to lure him out.
Facing Shen Liang, Jiang Yunshan, and Luan Bai Feng’s joint attack, the only thing he could do was stand under heavy protection and watch as Old Bai and Yue He fought with powerful enemies while looking for an opportunity to escape.
That ambush was just an appetizer, a frontline battle to test their side strength. The arrangements at Shadowless Cave Heaven were the main focus! With his current cultivation, what could he do even if he went outside Shadowless Cave Heaven? Relying on Zhu Jiu Yin’s protection to rescue the Proprietress before hiding back in the Void Land?
Since Zhu Jiu Yin had already been exposed, she would definitely be targeted. At that time, whether or not she could protect him was another matter, so how could he expect her to save the Proprietress?
What path should he take in the future? Although Yang Kai had always been resolute and determined, even if the road ahead was filled with thorns, he still had to continue forward. Even if he had to fight until his head broke and his blood flowed, he couldn’t help feeling a little lost.
As the ship sailed forward, Yue He and Old Bai remained silent, seemingly aware of Yang Kai’s depressed will and glancing at each other worriedly from time to time.
Shattered Heaven was indeed a dangerous place. Along the way, there were always unknown dangers blocking the way, and the seemingly ordinary Shattered Spirit Province would erupt with powerful forces from time to time, many of which were High Rank Open Heaven level.
If they were to accidentally pass by, they would most likely be swept into dust.
These hidden dangers were all left behind from that ancient battle. The ancient battle had left behind countless Restrictive Formation, Divine Abilities, Secret Techniques, and even many Open Heaven Artifacts ready to go.
As a Holy Spirit, Zhu Jiu Yin’s senses were extremely sharp. Along the way, it was all thanks to her constant reminders that everyone was able to avoid many dangers, but even she was unable to detect any dangers.
On the third day after entering Shattered Heaven, when they passed by a Shattered Spirit Province, a stream of light suddenly burst out from the Spirit Province and flew straight towards the flying ship.
This stream of light was emitting an extremely terrifying power, causing Yue He and Old Bai’s expressions to change drastically as they both stood in front of Yang Kai. Qu Huachang hurriedly controlled her flying ship to change directions, and at the same time, Zhu Jiu Yin let out a delicate shout as she opened her mouth and spat out a snow-white spider web towards the stream of light.
The spider web wrapped around the stream of light, but it only lasted for a breath’s time before shattering. The stream of light continued to crash towards the flying ship.
Zhu Jiu Yin’s expression changed as she grabbed Yang Kai and flashed several dozen kilometers away.
At the same time, Qu Huachang and the others also dispersed.
When they looked back again, the flying ship had already been blown apart by the stream of light and was reduced to dust. The stream of light revealed itself to be a giant blue wolf that stood in the air and looked back at everyone.
The giant wolf’s figure was illusory, obviously not real, and it was wrapped in a jade scepter the length of an arm!
Without any hesitation, the giant wolf transformed into a streak of light again and rushed into the depths of Shattered Heaven, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
As the group gathered together again, Yue He and the others’ faces all paled slightly. Zhu Jiu Yin also wore a solemn expression as she looked towards Old Bai and asked, “Was it really so dangerous when you come here last time?”
Old Bai said in a low voice, “I didn’t encounter this thing last time, but Shattered Heaven has always been a dangerous place. I don’t know when all kinds of attacks will appear.”
“What’s that?” Yang Kai asked. Among all the people present, his strength was the lowest, so he hadn’t been able to clearly see what was happening just now, only seeing the giant wolf’s figure.
“It should be an Artifact with spirit,” Yue He said solemnly, “That giant wolf has a jade scepter inside its body, so the giant wolf should only be a manifestation of the jade scepter’s Artifact Spirit. The owner of that jade scepter was most likely an Eighth Order Open Heaven Stage master, even an ordinary Seventh Order master wouldn’t be able to unleash that attack.”
Yang Kai secretly clicked his tongue. No wonder that stream of light had broken through Zhu Jiu Yin’s Secret Technique so quickly. Such power was not something an ordinary person could resist. If Zhu Jiu Yin had not blocked it just now, even if they didn’t die, they would have been seriously injured.
Presumably, the jade scepter had been hidden in the Shattered Spirit Province all this time, and it had been alarmed when they passed by it, causing it to suddenly display its might.
Shattered Heavens was indeed a place of great danger and was also a place for treasure hunting. If one could obtain such an Artifact with spirit, even if it was a High Rank Open Heaven, their strength would greatly increase. Unfortunately, if one wanted to obtain it, they would have to be at least an Eighth Order Open Heaven.
After collecting their thoughts, the group continued forward.
Along the way, from time to time, there would be people fighting each other for some unknown reason. Those who could survive in the Shattered Heaven were all Open Heaven Stage cultivators, and all of them were ruthless people. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to survive in this place.
When they fought, they would naturally resort to all means possible. Artifacts and secret techniques were all full with killing techniques.
Zhu Jiu Yin constantly released her Holy Spirit’s aura to intimidate everyone, regardless of whether they were passing by or fighting, no one dared to approach them.
However, this place was only the periphery of Shattered Heaven. What kind of scene would be at the core of Shattered Heaven?
According to Old Bai, the core area of Shattered Heaven was impossible to enter unless one was at least a High Rank Open Heaven master. Even if a High Rank Open Heaven master went there, they might not be able to return alive. Otherwise, after so many years, Shattered Heaven wouldn’t have lost so many High Rank Open Heaven masters.
The place he had explored with the Proprietress had not reached the core of Shattered Heaven. It was true that the Proprietress wanted to search for Yang Kai’s High Rank Yin Element here, but she was not stupid enough to risk her life here.
The group carefully proceeded forward and after half a month, following the directions given by the jade slip, they finally arrived.
In a quiet place in the void, there were many Shattered Spirit Province of various sizes floating around. Yang Kai held the jade slip in his hand and carefully examined it to make sure there were no mistakes before turning to Old Bai and asking, “Is it here?”
Old Bai observed for a moment before nodding seriously, “Yes, this is it.”
TO BE CONTINUED...
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