Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

Of course, this is also why the Mother Empress has always been so devoted to excavating the void, indulging in her 'archaeology'.

Under her deliberate balancing efforts, she now reigns as the true tyrant of the Cosmic Sea, not easily provoked.

That said, if the Mother Empress were not so distant from the core and often wandering the fringes of the Cosmic Sea, she would not wield such deterrent power. No one is foolish, least of all a being of her immense stature, gazing down upon the myriad heavens.

It is precisely through the Mother Empress's remote manipulation that the Cosmic Sea has sustained its equilibrium for countless eons.

"Alright, Bo Xun, stop laughing. We are arriving at Yin Land soon."

"Let us seek out this so-called King of Yin Land and test how far his cultivation has ascended."

Amid their exchange of divine thoughts, Asna's brows suddenly twitched. In an instant, the six of them descended abruptly upon a barren desert.

"Heh heh, this time I've sent forth my dual embodiment of evil and karma, cultivated for countless years. Asna, do not forget the promise you made to me!"

As the dark and white Bo Xun arrived at Yin Land, their joking expressions faded, and their faces turned serious. With a deeply low voice, Bo Xun immediately reminded Asna.

"Rest assured, if the day comes when my breakthrough proves hopeless, I, Asna, will offer my entire cultivation as the resources for your ascension, entrusting my heart's aspirations to you, so you may witness the greater vistas of this world!"

"In all these years, I, Asna, have slain countless, yet never have I betrayed my word. Moreover, before embarking on this journey, I already swore a profound Dao Fruit Oath. What else could you possibly fear?"

At this moment, Asna's voice rang resolutely. Suddenly, both his hands wove an endless array of Dharma Seals, and atop Yin Land appeared countless dense amethyst crystals. The purple tempest whirled across the heavens and earth for nearly an hour before it finally dissipated entirely.

"Alright, let us proceed, my old friend!"

"If my calculations are correct, that rat in the gutter should be hiding in this direction. However, unearthing it will require some effort."

Asna scanned his surroundings, licked his dry lips, and abruptly strode purposefully in a particular direction.

The six figures swiftly vanished beyond the horizon.

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Beneath a resplendent galaxy, atop a golden Command Insignia, two figures stood unnervingly still, one before the other.

Te She stood at the forefront. After carefully inspecting a Star Map, he abruptly turned and smiled at the "Red Flower Buddha" behind him:

"The Dao Fruit Realm is truly wondrous and boundless. We've made faster progress than anticipated—perhaps, within less than a single week, we shall arrive in the Lingxia Realm where those natives dwell."

"Fellow Taoist, congratulations on breaking into the grand Dao Fruit Realm. I, Te She, have no gifts worthy for such an occasion. After much deliberation, I shall yield all the spiritual essence of the Lingxia Realm to you, Honorable Buddha."

Seeing Te She, once his peer cultivator, now offering him a flattering smile, the Red Flower Buddha slowly opened his eyes from his contemplation of the Dao Fruit mysteries. A trace of satisfaction flitted across his face.

The spiritual essence of the small Lingxia Realm was undoubtedly valuable, though far from enough to elate him. What pleased him was Te She's attitude toward him!

After some contemplation, the Red Flower Buddha replied with a smile:

"Fellow Taoist Te She, you flatter me. We each act in service to our respective lords. You, Te She, are a great general under His Majesty Asna, and in the future, you may very well become one of our esteemed peers."

"How about this? We'll divide the spiritual essence equally. Otherwise, if word were to spread, outsiders might think I bullied you unduly, seizing advantage by leveraging my position!"

"Who would dare spew such nonsense…? Since Honorable Buddha harbors such concerns, how about this—I, Te She, shall only take ten percent. When we reach Lingxia Realm, you may simply wait a moment longer while I deal with Yi Chengzi for you."

"To die under the hands of a Dao Fruit Cultivator—such fortune these mere natives are clearly unworthy of. Honorable Buddha, rest easy in your contemplation of the Dao Fruit Mysteries. Leave the rest to me!" Te She wore a gentle, spring-like smile and immediately thumped his chest in assurance!

"Excellent! If so, I shall graciously accept!"

Seeing Te She so tactful, the Red Flower Buddha's smile deepened further.

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"Old Ancestor, have you at last unraveled the True Spirit Hidden?"

Within the Heavenly Star Treasure Vault, Yi Chen stood silently, watching an elderly white-haired man prostrate before him, explaining the cause of events. For a moment, Yi Chen was lost in thought.

Though his True Technique had been restored to the Twenty-Seventh Layer Realm, giving him the qualifications to reenter the grand game, completely crushing the Sect Hierarch of the Ghost Worship Sect and the Blood Dragon Son of the True Blood Sect was likely beyond his reach for now.

At this time, he could not afford to expose himself prematurely. The longer he could delay, the better.

The Ancient Star Realm's fertile grounds clearly held immense untapped potential!

If he could achieve a cultivation breakthrough with his True Technique and earn another five billion Deep Red Points, advancing his True Technique to the Twenty-Eighth Layer would be far more secure.

Considering this, facing the expectant gaze of the white-haired Taoist before him, Yi Chen slowly shook his head.

"Alas, the timing is not yet ripe!"

"Perhaps my current cultivation has not yet reached the required threshold. Bai Chenzi, can you assist this humble Taoist with something?"

"Old Ancestor need only command! Though you have not yet fully awakened the power of All Stars Dao Fruit and reclaimed your zenith, Bai Chenzi believes that the return of your innate wisdom is merely a matter of time. Whatever is required, just say the word."

Hearing Yi Chen's sigh, the white-haired Taoist, still awestruck by the divine signs, immediately thumped his chest in an oath of loyalty.

"Good, Bai Chenzi, I shall remember your promise."

"I ask three tasks of you. First, you must not disclose my breakthrough to anyone. This is paramount, even to the Sect Leader. Is this clear?"

"There are no secrets under heaven—should news reach the Ghost Worship Sect and True Blood Sect, I fear unforeseen complications will arise!"

"Understood! This task proves simple. Bai Chenzi hears and obeys!" The white-haired Taoist nodded swiftly and earnestly!

"Good. The second matter—how is your relationship with the Four Great Kingdoms? Is there any way you can grant this humble Taoist access to their treasure vaults? I require jade coins, and many of them!"

Yi Chen's eyes glimmered as his expression grew increasingly warm. With a smile curling on his lips, he addressed the old Taoist amiably, though the shadow of an eagerly wagging fox's tail lurked behind his cordial façade!

"This… it might not be too difficult. My old face is still recognized by several elders within the Four Great Kingdoms. If I personally accompany you, Old Ancestor, we should encounter no great obstacles."

Bai Chenzi's eyes shifted slightly before resolutely striking a firm tone once more.

"Hahaha, excellent! Then I must trouble you, Bai Chenzi!"

"Lastly, the third matter. Bai Chenzi, you likely have intelligence on the various familial clans within the Four Great Kingdoms. Do you know where their treasure vaults are hidden? Are they under Sect control? Summon all those details and hand me a comprehensive dossier."

"This is of utmost importance; whether I can fully awaken the power of All Stars Dao Fruit hinges on this endeavor."

"We must take action before the Ghost Worship Sect and True Blood Sect react, allowing my cultivation to advance further! Only with mountains and oceans of jade coins will I find delight, and only then can I hasten the awakening of the All Stars Dao Fruit!"

Yi Chen declared jubilantly!

"This… while not overly difficult, such large-scale movements will inevitably alert the Sect Leader. Old Ancestor, how should I handle it if he inquires?"

"Simple. I shall personally explain matters to the Sect Leader when the time comes!"

Seeing Yi Chen take responsibility for this potential fallout, the white-haired Taoist heaved a sigh of relief, his tense expression softening.

The two then turned and strode out of the treasure vault together!

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Across Yin Land, the raging Heavenly Wind howled, whipping Yi Chen's robes into a furious dance!

The sudden surge of Deep Red Points filled Yi Chen with elation. Even though the "Myriad Stars Divine Heaven Guide" was not yet in his grasp, he no longer wished to wait.

After all, employing this cultivation technique to break into the Twenty-Ninth Layer Realm would undoubtedly yield greater returns!

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