Chapter 798: Chapter 798: The Bell of Chaos Rings
Shen Ya Daojun waved his sleeve, and eleven gigantic Immortal Steles floated beside him.
"Immortal Steles!" Shen Ya Daojun said solemnly.
Zhong Shan, without making things difficult, lightly waved his hand, and someone behind him brought out the purple coffin.
Seeing the coffin, Shen Ya Daojun's pupils contracted. Yes, it was indeed this coffin.
In the city below, countless citizens and numerous experts watched the scene at Nantian Gate. People didn't understand what was happening, but they recognized Shen Ya Daojun and Ye Qingcheng. Was the Emperor going to trade something with him?
Was it true? Or was the Emperor planning to ambush Shen Ya Daojun?
People awaited the spectacle.
"How will we exchange?" Shen Ya Daojun asked cautiously.
Shen Ya Daojun was wary that Zhong Shan might take the Immortal Steles and not hand over the purple coffin.
Zhong Shan, however, smiled. The once haughty Shen Ya Daojun, who used to regard killing him as trivial, now showed caution due to Zhong Shan's influence. The Shen Ya Daojun of the past, with his arrogance, would have thrown the eleven Immortal Steles over confidently, believing that if Zhong Shan didn't hand over the coffin, he would simply annihilate him and his entire family.
But repeated failures had dulled Shen Ya Daojun's confidence and sharpened his caution.
"Ha ha ha ha!" Zhong Shan laughed heartily.
His laughter made Shen Ya Daojun raise an eyebrow, not understanding what was so amusing.
With a gesture, Zhong Shan tossed the purple coffin over nonchalantly, displaying a carefree attitude.
Zhong Shan wasn't afraid of Shen Ya Daojun reneging because the purple coffin couldn't be stored in any storage device and had to be carried back physically.
If Shen Ya Daojun didn't give up the Immortal Steles, Zhong Shan, Di Xuanhua, and the others would gang up on him. Damaging the purple coffin would be a grave sin for Shen Ya Daojun.
Realizing Zhong Shan's confidence, Shen Ya Daojun understood the situation.
With a wave, he sent the eleven Immortal Steles towards Zhong Shan.
"Clap!"
"Whoosh!"
The exchange was complete. Zhong Shan was in high spirits, while Shen Ya Daojun was suppressing a burning frustration.
Shen Ya Daojun checked the purple coffin—everything was in order. Zhong Shan, too, inspected the Immortal Steles and found them all authentic.
"Very well, farewell to the Realm Master of Longevity! Ha ha ha ha!" Zhong Shan waved his sleeve, exuding confidence as he turned back towards Nantian Gate. Alll latest novels at novelhall.com
"Farewell to the Realm Master of Longevity!" the ministers shouted in unison.
The shout rang in Shen Ya Daojun's ears, feeling extremely grating.
"Lingxiao Heavenly Court, onward!" Lu Jianping's voice echoed.
The massive floating palace resumed its northward advance.
The citizens below had puzzled expressions. Why did the Emperor let go of such a good opportunity to ambush Shen Ya Daojun? Even Ye Qingcheng seemed bewildered.
In the Longevity World, Shen Ya Daojun returned with the purple coffin. Meanwhile, Zhong Shan was in high spirits with the newly acquired Immortal Steles.
In the Lingxiao Heavenly Court, Zhong Shan addressed his ministers.
"With the Immortal Steles in hand, we now hold an even greater advantage. This trade was a significant victory for us," Zhong Shan declared.
The ministers nodded in agreement, recognizing the strategic value of the Immortal Steles.
"Prepare for our next move. We must continue to consolidate our power and push forward with our plans," Zhong Shan ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" the ministers responded.
As Lingxiao Heavenly Court moved, the preparations for the next phase of their grand strategy were underway.
"Boom!"
The enormous black hole expanded a hundredfold, space erupting as a fierce collision occurred within. The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife touched and returned instantly.
Amidst the explosion, a man wearing a golden mask shot out from the black hole.
Above the man's head, a dark yellow bell trembled. The recent strike seemed to have collided with this bell.
"Shen Ya Daojun? The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife... We shall meet again!" The man, with the bell above his head, fled into the distance.
"Please turn around, treasure!" Shen Ya Daojun shouted again.
The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife shot out once more, reaching the bell in an instant.
The bell expanded to a hundred zhang in size.
"Boom!"
A loud ring echoed as the Slashing Immortal Flying Knife struck the enormous bell. The surrounding space turned into a black hole once more.
The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife returned, while the man fled, now in a more disheveled state.
This time, Shen Ya Daojun didn't pursue, squinting his eyes instead.
Clearly, the man was no match for Shen Ya Daojun. However, Shen Ya Daojun refrained from chasing, fearing it might be a diversion to steal the purple coffin.
"The Chaos Bell, one of the ancient top eighteen treasures, the Chaos Bell?" Shen Ya Daojun squinted.
"The Chaos Bell. We never knew who possessed it, but now it has surfaced? Realm Master, we should..." Ye Qingcheng frowned.
"Return to the Longevity World!" Shen Ya Daojun commanded decisively.
"Yes!" Ye Qingcheng responded immediately.
Two days later, a figure cautiously emerged near the battlefield where the Chaos Bell and Slashing Immortal Flying Knife had clashed.
This figure had remained hidden, fearing Shen Ya Daojun's return. It was Wang Chen of the Taishui Heavenly Dynasty.
Wang Chen glanced towards the Longevity World and then in the direction the man with the Chaos Bell had fled, his eyes narrowing.
"The Chaos Bell? Human Sovereign?" Wang Chen frowned.
"Could it be for that purple coffin?" Wang Chen pondered.
After thinking for a while, Wang Chen dared not linger. With a leap, he headed towards the Taishui Heavenly Dynasty.
In the underworld, at the Yellow Springs Sea.
Tian Chenzi had been watching for over half a month. The Yellow Springs Sea continued to recede, becoming shallower. Tian Chenzi gradually saw the creature within—a colossal peacock, thousands of miles in size, absorbing the Yellow Springs Sea. It was devouring the sea's power.
What kind of monster was this? Where did it come from? Was it from the mortal world? How had such a massive creature been hidden in the mortal world?
As a month approached, the Yellow Springs Sea finally reached its bottom. The enormous peacock had nearly devoured the entire sea.
"Boom!"
Without the Yellow Springs Sea, the Hell of Ten Thousand Fathoms began to quake.
"Chirp!"
The giant peacock let out a deafening cry, sucking the last drops of the Yellow Springs Sea into its mouth. Unsatisfied, it turned its attention to the towering Yellow Springs Road.
With a roar, the peacock's mouth emitted a powerful suction force.
"Chirp!"
The Yellow Springs Road trembled, as if the peacock was attempting to devour it as well.
The Yellow Springs Road shook, causing the earth to crack and mountains to sway. Tian Chenzi hid in the distance, not daring to move an inch.