บท 239: Chapter 254: The Sensation Caused by the Heaven Supreme!
After half a month of long travel, Jiang Yun finally arrived in the Great Luo Heavenly Domain.
The Great Thousand World truly deserves to be the center of this universe. Along the way, he discovered many ruins, including those at the level of Earth Supreme Spirit Treasures and Ruins Planes...
These types of ruins might still have some allure for Supremes, but with Jiang Yun's current strength, they held no interest for him.
Upon arriving in the Northern Realm, what intrigued Jiang Yun the most were the Ancient Heavenly Palace, the Fallen Battlefield, and the Dragon-Phoenix Heaven.
There is no need to mention the Ancient Heavenly Palace, the place where the Heavenly Emperor fell has the inheritance of the Heavenly Emperor, including one of the Thirty-Six Supreme Divine Abilities: One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones. Though Jiang Yun was confident he was not weaker than the opponent, the Nine-Corpse Heavenly Demon Emperor there was also a target for Jiang Yun.
A peak Demon Emperor at the late stage of Heavenly Demon Emperor, whose utility was vast, for both the Great Thousand World and the Evil Race. Taking him down would make Jiang Yun's name resound far and wide.
The Fallen Battlefield is where the Ancient Heavenly Palace and the Extraterrestrial Evil Race fought a great battle in ancient times. Innumerable Supremes fell there, and the leftovers on the battlefield are a significant treasure trove.
Compared to the previous two, Dragon-Phoenix Heaven might be insignificant. It's merely the place where a Super Dragon and Phoenix fought to the death, both perishing and their blood fertilizing the ground, creating its unique nature.
This, however, held considerable allure for Jiang Yun. Generally, secret realms formed from the fall of divine beasts are precious, but of little significance to Jiang Yun. Yet, the unique secret realm formed by the fall of this Dragon and Phoenix was different.
Zi Yan is known to be the only existing Supreme Dragon Phoenix, perfectly merging the bloodlines of both the Dragon and Phoenix clans. Jiang Yun once had the fortune to acquire Zi Yan's bloodline, still harboring a trace of Dragon Phoenix power within him.
Though that power held little use for him now due to his elevated strength, he did not want to miss this rare Dragon-Phoenix formed secret realm. It would benefit himself now or could be reserved for Zi Yan later - a solid, profitable trade.
As for what consequences robbing Mu Chen's fate might bring, Jiang Yun could not care less. Moreover, the Chosen would never lack opportunities of their own.
The mountain range where Dragon-Phoenix Heaven resided was also known as the Dragon-Phoenix Mountains. It is said in ancient times, a true dragon and phoenix battled here, flattening everything within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, shattering even the skies.
True dragons and true phoenixes possess strength comparable to Heavenly Supremes, yet that battle resulted in the deaths of both legendary beings. Their place of demise later became Dragon-Phoenix Heaven.
The secret realm of Dragon-Phoenix Heaven is filled with the essence and creations of the true dragon and phoenix. Many treasures rare in the outside world are abundant within, including true dragon and phoenix blood. Refining this blood might enable one to cultivate a True Dragon Body or True Phoenix Body.
The blood of true dragons and phoenixes bestows incredible vitality, offering countless benefits. It is rumored that true dragon and phoenix legacies are hidden within Dragon-Phoenix Heaven.
These beings at the Heavenly Supreme level, if their legacies were obtained, would elevate one immeasurably. Yet, despite Dragon-Phoenix Heaven opening many times over the years, no one has ever claimed these legacies.
The opportunities within are real, but due to unique restrictions, even Earth Supremes can scarcely approach the Dragon-Phoenix Mountains, let alone enter the secret realm. Thus, Dragon-Phoenix Heaven has become a platform for the Northern Realm's younger generation of elites to showcase their prowess.
Each time Dragon-Phoenix Heaven is about to open, not only do the Northern Realm's top youth become eager, even some top forces beyond the Northern Realm send representatives.
Over time, Dragon-Phoenix Heaven became a benchmark for evaluating the younger generation's worth in the Northern Realm, giving birth to what is known as the Dragon-Phoenix Record. Each opening of Dragon-Phoenix Heaven turns into a highly anticipated event within the Northern Realm.
Upon inquiring, Jiang Yun learned the last opening of Dragon-Phoenix Heaven had been a long time ago. Based on experience, it would be at least a decade before it reopened, meaning Jiang Yun's arrival was untimely.
Yet, this did not deter Jiang Yun's resolve. The Dragon-Phoenix Mountains, despite not aligning with Dragon-Phoenix Heaven's opening period, were still bustling with many seeking opportunities due to their special nature.
From high above, Jiang Yun viewed the Dragon-Phoenix Mountains spanning tens of thousands of miles. The sound of cutting through the air almost never ceased within this region.
Deep within the Dragon-Phoenix Mountains stood a massive city. Ancient and weathered, it exuded a primal aura, giving the area an atmosphere of ancient times.
This was the Dragon-Phoenix Ancient City, controlled by the first-rate Northern Realm faction, the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion. Surrounding the Dragon-Phoenix City were towering mountains, some bearing giant palm prints faintly visible.
Atop these mountains stood towering stone towers with faint lingering spiritual power fluctuations, remnants of ancient spiritual arrays.
In ancient times, this place must have hosted powerful spiritual arrays with astounding might. Yet, with the passage of time, even the once awe-inspiring arrays were eroded by the years.
Silently arriving at a peak within the Dragon-Phoenix Mountains, Jiang Yun gazed skyward. There, an obscure space lay hidden. His eyes seemed to pierce through layers of prohibitions, observing the internal situation. He muttered, "The might of the Dragon-Phoenix might suppress Earth Supremes, but it won't necessarily be effective against a Heavenly Supreme."
The ancient dragon and phoenix that perished here weren't necessarily Jiang Yun's match even in their prime. Now, after countless years since their demise, they certainly couldn't hinder Jiang Yun.
"Rip—"
Jiang Yun nonchalantly raised his hand and tore at the sky. Instantly, the space above the mountain range rippled like water, exuding an ancient aura, with vast waves of spiritual energy surging, forming a vortex of spiritual light.
"What's happening?"
"Could it be... could Dragon-Phoenix Heaven be opening? Isn't there still a few years left until the next cycle?"
"Not good. If Dragon-Phoenix Heaven opens early, we must inform our sects quickly, or the young lords will miss this opportunity!"
"…"
With Dragon-Phoenix Heaven's sudden opening, Dragon-Phoenix Ancient City descended into chaos.
Due to Jiang Yun's presence, Dragon-Phoenix Heaven opened prematurely, leaving many coveting forces unprepared. Their respective young talents had not yet arrived. Missing this opportunity would mean an indeterminate wait.
The most panicked was naturally the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion. Dragon-Phoenix Heaven was within their jurisdiction. In the past, they often took the lead when it opened. Now, caught off guard, even they were thrown into disarray.
In Dragon-Phoenix Ancient City, countless eyes watched the scene with fervent anticipation. As the spatial distortion reached its peak, a massive beam of light gradually appeared, tearing the space apart.
Infinite light emanated from the ruptured space, accompanied by ancient dragon roars and phoenix cries, echoing through the heavens.
The dragon and phoenix roars seemed imbued with a transcendent majesty, making one tremble uncontrollably.
"The majesty of the dragon and phoenix - it's been so long since I felt it!" Sensing the familiar yet foreign pressure, a fluctuation passed through Jiang Yun's calm eyes. While others were still awed by the Heavenly Supreme's might, Jiang Yun had already silently slipped through the spatial rift.
In Jiang Yun's wake, the crowd finally regained their senses. Bursting with spiritual power, silhouettes pierced the sky, streaking towards the secret realm like a swarm of locusts.
The scene shifted; the rolling mountains vanished, replaced by a dark red grassland. Jiang Yun now stood atop a hill on the grassland.
A gentle breeze carried an ancient aura, causing the dark red grass to sway like a sea of blood, giving a somewhat eerie impression.
Without worrying about any dangers, Jiang Yun boldly moved toward the direction drawing the Dragon Phoenix power within his body.
"Humm..."
On the dark red grassland, red-glowing grasses rose into the air, disintegrating into blood-red mist, enveloping Jiang Yun.
"Blood worms?"
As he moved, sensing the swarm of insects around him, Jiang Yun blew out a breath of spiritual energy, instantly transforming into a terrifying storm, scattering the insect swarm within a hundred-mile radius.
Realizing Jiang Yun's terrors, the remaining blood worms sensed the threat, choosing to 'spare' him and attacking the weaker newcomers instead.
Soon, Jiang Yun reached a bone-white mountain peak, unbothered by the exotic beasts along the path.
This was a mountain entirely made of bones, with faint ancient patterns on the surface. These patterns pulsated as if alive, emanating a daunting pressure.
At the center of the bone mountain were two massive skeletal remains, like gigantic rocks, exuding a terrifying pressure that made the surrounding air sluggish.
"Pureblood dragon and phoenix bones!" Jiang Yun assessed the huge remains, estimating their pre-death strength, at least mid-level Heavenly Supreme.
"But since I'm here, I can't let such resources go to waste. These Heavenly Supreme-level dragon and phoenix bones will be perfect for crafting weapons for Zi Yan in the future!"
Jiang Yun's gaze then shifted to a specific direction. There lay a vast blood sea, with numerous dragon and phoenix spirits roaring within, emitting an ancient pressure.
At the blood sea's depths, a colossal blood-colored vortex churned, its center unfathomable, hinting at two entwined, pulsating hearts. The hearts still throbbed with dark gold hues, emitting a fierce aura.
Despite their hosts being long dead, they continued their eternal struggle.
Beneath these hearts, a blood-gold pool of essence blood surged, dragon phoenix patterns rising incessantly alongside clear dragon roars and phoenix cries.
This supreme Dragon Phoenix Pool was formed by the hearts of those beings.
Jiang Yun also found another supreme Dragon Phoenix Pool at a different location, formed from their heads. The head and heart are the most critical areas, and pools formed from these places would greatly benefit even Earth and Heavenly Supremes.
"These resources make this trip worthwhile!"
For the first time since entering the secret realm, Jiang Yun smiled. The Heavenly Supreme bones and two supreme Dragon Phoenix Pools were enough to allow Zi Yan to swiftly grow, surpassing the Heavenly Supreme threshold.
"Time to clear the field!"
Having set his targets, Jiang Yun turned to his entry path. The blood-red plains were filled with figures engaging the blood worms, with none reaching the bone mountains yet.
"Sorry for making you all come for nothing!" Jiang Yun chuckled, and then, fierce winds roared as everyone within Dragon-Phoenix Heaven, regardless of their Supreme rank, felt disoriented. When they regained their senses, they had returned to the outside world.
"What's going on?"
"Weren't we searching for the Dragon Phoenix Pool in Dragon-Phoenix Heaven? How have we suddenly returned?"
"Did you all feel the gale? Right after that, we appeared here. Could it be…"
"Ghosts!!!"
"Ghosts, my foot! If there were ghosts, my Scarlet Sun Form would surely ensure they never return!"
"Then what's going on…"
Amid the bewildered speculation, a trembling voice arose. The speaker stared in horror towards Dragon-Phoenix Heaven, body trembling as if seeing something terrifying.
"Look at Dragon-Phoenix Heaven!"
Following his gaze, everyone's expressions mirrored his shock. They saw a golden palm within Dragon-Phoenix Heaven, like the hand of a Heavenly Emperor, colossal and awe-inspiring.
It grasped something within Dragon-Phoenix Heaven and disappeared before their eyes!
"He...He...Heaven Supreme!!!"
Tianluo Continent is vast, so vast a Supreme might not explore it all in a lifetime. Simultaneously, it is small, small enough that in just one day, news of a Heavenly Supreme appearing at Dragon-Phoenix Mountains spread across the Northern Domain.
That day, witnessed by countless, a titanic hand tore through the sky, seizing something from Dragon-Phoenix Heaven, displaying the vast power of a Heaven Supreme.
What exactly was taken remains unknown, but from that day forth, Dragon-Phoenix Heaven became even more renowned. If even a Heaven Supreme sought opportunity there, how valuable must it be?
Meanwhile, prominent factions became anxious. An unknown Heaven Supreme descended upon Tianluo Continent. What further intentions he might have remained a mystery.
They could only restrain their factions while reporting to their respective higher powers, for dealing with a Heaven Supreme required another Heaven Supreme. They couldn't withstand such turmoil with their minimal power.
Great Luo Heavenly Domain, Great Luo Heaven.
In a shadowy palace, Jiang Yun smiled from atop a throne, observing a figure below.
A petite, doll-faced girl in a black gauze dress glared warily at the youth occupying her seat.
"Who are you?" The golden-eyed girl's crisp voice was devoid of emotion, her gaze locked on Jiang Yun.
Despite the Great Luo Heavenly Domain being a first-rate faction in the Northern Realm, it seemed like a sieve allowing such entry, a bitter realization creeping in...
"Before you ask me, introduce yourself first!" Jiang Yun leaned lazily against the throne, shrugging, acting like he owned the place.
The hall fell silent, the golden-eyed girl continually assessing Jiang Yun, trying to find a flaw, but Jiang Yun's aura seemed seamless, as ordinary as a common man.
However, no common man could come this far so effortlessly.
"I am Mandala." The girl finally introduced herself, her expression calm yet still wary of Jiang Yun.
Mandala, born from the ancient Mandala Flower, cherished by the Heavenly Emperor. She survived the fall of the Ancient Heavenly Palace along with the Emperor's mount.
"Jiang Yun." Nodding, confirming her identity, Jiang Yun continued, "You seem unwell, injured, aren't you?"
"You can see that? Who are you?"
Hearing Jiang Yun reveal her body's condition shocked Mandala. Her ailment was a closely guarded secret, known only to herself and a few elders, while other leaders had vague suspicions.
She'd hidden it well, maintaining her reputation with occasional displays of power, even nearly trapping the Netherworld Celestial Emperor, solidifying her fearsome reputation, deterring potential threats.
So many Earth Supremes had failed to discern her problem, yet this young man did. Could it be...
Impossible. No Heaven Supreme could be so youthful, or was he keeping young through some arts?
"I mean no harm. I can heal you, but you must tell me everything about the Ancient Heavenly Palace!" Jiang Yun stated, his tone kind.
"So, you're also here for the Heavenly Emperor's legacy," Mandala sighed in realization. Her being targeted for the legacy was no surprise, but how did Jiang Yun know she held information?
"To show my sincerity, let me first remove your curse!" Jiang Yun's finger traced the air, conjuring black and white flames, raising the surrounding temperature. The flames enveloped rare medicinal herbs, refining them with intense heat.
Moments later, a dense, pure energy emerged, enveloping Mandala.
Mandala distrusted Jiang Yun, trying to flee, when suddenly Jiang Yun's previously gentle aura exploded into an overwhelming pressure, spreading in all directions.
"Heaven Supreme—" Mandala gasped, terrified. She recognized the familiar Heavenly Supreme aura, confirming without doubt that Jiang Yun was indeed a Heaven Supreme.
"Don't misbehave. My patience is limited!" Jiang Yun's tone remained warm, but Mandala sensed an undeniable authority within.
An unquestionable, domineering will!
Standing still, the pure energy permeated Mandala, flowing through her pores and into her body.
A cool sensation washed over her, and the curse entangling her body sensed the danger, beginning to act up.
"Ah!"
Mandala cried out in pain as the curse, embedded in her flesh, erupted. Black thorns pierced her body, etched with strange patterns, carrying a sinister beauty. Her consciousness blurred, a common curse reaction, usually managed in the Great Luo Heavenly Pool's depths.
This time, despite the pain, Mandala felt the curse being relentlessly destroyed by the pure energy.
For the first time in millennia, the bite of the curse faded, bringing a sense of overwhelming relief, causing tears to well up before losing consciousness.
Under Jiang Yun's watch, the thorns covering Mandala's body wailed like damned souls under torturous punishment.
Pure energy surged, withering the thorns. Despite their desperate struggle, they ultimately had no effect.
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