Transmigrating over ten thousand years late, I was forced to become a mighty presence - Chapter 581

Chapter 581: Chapter 258 Good Karma_2
 

Jiang Yan, as a true inheritor disciple of the Jinhua Dongyuan Heavens, could not possibly lie under these circumstances, which meant that the other party had indeed slain a Void Refining True Monarch.

All information about the Falling Clouds Taoist flashed through the minds of everyone present, and many Spirit Transmutation City Lords on the scene were sweating profusely.

Shen Yuan glanced at the many cultivators present and coldly asked,

“What is your true purpose in coming here?”

A few Spirit Transmutation City Lords looked at each other, not daring to speak.

The person before them had killed a Spirit Refining True Being with a single sword strike, and had even slain a Void Refining True Monarch. If he knew that they had come for the Time Exotic Treasure, he might cut them all down in a fit of rage.

A brief silence fell as an intangible pressure spread over everyone’s hearts.

At this moment, Jiang Yan gritted his teeth and took the initiative to say,

“A few days ago, a large-scale time-space anomaly occurred on the outskirts of Luoyu City. Some believe it is a sign of an exotic treasure’s birth.

After cultivators from several neighboring cities searched in vain, they accidentally found traces of the Venerable Taoist and thought the Time Exotic Treasure was in his hands.

This Huayu Mountain God, priding himself on his Donghuang Divine System heritage, used a Class 6 Void Breaking Talisman to break the formations laid out by the Taoist and forcibly made a move, attempting to snatch the Time Exotic Treasure.”

Having said this, Jiang Yan couldn’t help but feel ripples in his heart.

Everyone present had witnessed the reversal of time and the restoration of the courtyard. Shen Yuan was able to exhibit such wondrous power in such a short time, proving that the value of that Time Exotic Treasure might even surpass what was originally estimated.

This Time Exotic Treasure was very likely a Taoist artifact of great value, enough to inspire greed in a True Immortal.

“Should we use a communication talisman?”

However, after brief consideration, Jiang Yan immediately dismissed the idea.

The canonical gods of the Donghuang Divine System fell to a single sword strike even before the Supreme Taoist had acted, and the external sect elders at the Spirit Refining Stage would likely meet the same fate if they came. This would be no different from seeking death.

Having understood the cause and effect of the situation, Shen Yuan felt somewhat speechless in his heart.

The time-space turbulence that he had unintentionally created while traversing through time and space was mistaken for the sign of a treasure’s advent, and had even disrupted his own secluded cultivation.

Just as he had found a trace of opportunity to restore his chaotic mana, it was forcibly interrupted by the Huayu Mountain God, leading Shen Yuan to draw his sword in anger and slay him on the spot.

Watching the dissipating Sun God Dharma Image in the sky, the frustration in Shen Yuan’s heart eased considerably.

After sweeping his unfriendly gaze across the many cultivators present, Shen Yuan thought for a moment and then sheathed his Darkness-Light Sword.

With his strength, killing the many cultivators present would not be difficult, but it would completely change the nature of things if he embarked on a massacre.

As for those like the Huayu Mountain God who took the initiative to provoke and attack, Shen Yuan slaying him wouldn’t attract much criticism.

However, while other cultivators harbored malicious intentions, they had not actually taken any action.

If Shen Yuan were to slay them all, the fall of hundreds of highly cultivated cultivators at once would be enough to shake the entire Cultivation World.

The Primal Chaos Realm was ultimately dominated by the righteous path represented by the grotto heavens sacred ground, which strictly prohibited widespread slaughter within cities. If discovered, the perpetrator would be labeled a member of the Demon Path and besieged by various sects.

Unless someone could massacre the entire city and block the news, they would still not be able to escape retribution.

Moreover, once word of the massacre spread, it would not just attract the grotto heavens sacred ground; the Human Emperor Dynasty would intervene personally, leaving no place for the perpetrator within the Great Yin domain.

Of course, Shen Yuan had no intention of standing against both the grotto heavens sacred ground and the Human Emperor Dynasty.

With a slight lift of his right index finger, wisps of Primordial Elemental Qi quietly merged into the bodies of the seven leading Spirit Transmutation City Lords.

The seven exalted Spirit Transmutation City Lords discovered in horror that they could no longer sense the existence of the Primordial Elemental Qi, as if the omnipresent elemental force had rejected them.

“A minor punishment. After ten years, the Elemental Qi banishment will lift on its own.”

“Now, you can all leave!”

Shen Yuan’s tone was calm as he spoke, and the many cultivators present were shaken, hastily turning to leave.

Even the seven city lords, whose perception of Elemental Qi had been sealed, did not dare to linger. They promptly performed courteous gestures and then retreated, leaving the entire city district suddenly clear.

Now that his whereabouts had been exposed, Shen Yuan had no intention of staying any longer.

The news of the so-called Time Exotic Treasure had already spread, and even if he denied it, no one would believe him. More trouble was bound to follow.

Furthermore, having previously offended Little Clarity Void Grotto Heavens, if they learned of his whereabouts, they might take action as well. It was better to leave early and find a secluded place for devoted cultivation.

The sorting of the disturbed Mana had only achieved minor success and had not fully stabilized, let alone the time needed to recover the Yang God Stage after cultivation restoration.

Just as he was about to use his Divine Skills to leave, at this moment Jiang Yan, who had not yet departed, suddenly spoke up:

“Please, Falling Clouds Taoist, hold your step!”

Shen Yuan turned his gaze towards Jiang Yan, causing a shiver to run through Jiang Yan’s heart. The Treasure-Seeking Mouse that had recovered in his arms once again stiffened, feigning death.

However, Shen Yuan did not make a move, but said indifferently,

“Considering that you offered information voluntarily before, I will grant you the opportunity to speak.”

Jiang Yan immediately felt a sigh of relief in his heart.

He dared to actively engage with Shen Yuan in this situation because he had personally witnessed the fortunes of two individuals who had dealings with Shen Yuan, knowing Shen Yuan was not a bloodthirsty person.

Now it seemed that the information spread from the Ingenious Tiny World was not false.

With a smile spread across his face, Jiang Yan respectfully began to speak:

“Falling Clouds Taoist has not been seen in this world for three years, and it is possible that you are unaware of some events that have occurred in these past three years.

Three years ago, after the trial of the Primal Chaos Nifty Pagoda had ended, the Little Clarity Void Grotto Heavens established the 10 Realms Soul Pursuit altar to seek the Taoist’s whereabouts and, after expending a great deal of resources, ultimately gave up the pursuit without finding any trace of the Taoist.”

“Of course, this was just the overt attitude of the Little Clarity Void Grotto Heavens, in the dark, they may have other schemes, so please be cautious, Taoist.”

Jiang Yan’s words brought a slight ease to Shen Yuan’s expression, the proactive sharing of information did raise some favor in him.

As for the failure of the 10 Realms Soul Pursuit altar in its search, Shen Yuan had a rough idea of the reason.

He had traveled back in time to future generations; it would be odd if a mere altar could locate him.

Seeing the changes in Shen Yuan’s expression, Jiang Yan spoke again:

“Aside from the Little Clarity Void Grotto Heavens, please be cautious of the Donghuang Divine System as well, Taoist.

You have slain one of their Incense Offering Canonical Gods, and you must have already caught the attention of the Donghuang Divine System. Moreover, with the precious Time Exotic Treasure involved, it’s very likely that a powerful expert from the Donghuang Divine System will make a move.

However, once you leave the Donghuang Domain, there should be no need to worry about them.

The incense offering deities of the Donghuang Divine System can exert their full strength within the Donghuang Domain, but once they leave the Donghuang Domain, they enter the influence of the Great Yin’s incense, and their own strength will be significantly weakened.

Furthermore, the Human Emperor Dynasty would not allow a canonical god to roam freely to other regions.”

Jiang Yan’s words were sincere, causing Shen Yuan to slightly raise his eyebrows, unable to resist asking, “What is your purpose?”

Jiang Yan replied with a light smile, his demeanor quite free and easy.

“I merely wish to forge a good relationship with the Taoist.”

After giving Shen Yuan a salute, he transformed into a Flight of Light and sped towards the distance.

Shen Yuan watched Jiang Yan’s departing figure, drew a spatial channel in front of him with his fingertip, and then stepped into it.

With Shen Yuan gone, the turmoil that had come from Huayu County was, for the time being, brought to a close.

Yet outside Huayu County, the repercussions were just beginning.

…

In the heart of the Donghuang Domain, a majestic shrine hall carved into a mountain range that soars into the cloud firmament stands as the Donghuang Divine System’s most critical foundation, the gathering place of the gods, the Donghuang Divine Palace.

In front of this grand Donghuang Divine Palace, a mysterious visitor has arrived.

Shrouded in a black robe, the visitor stepped into a side hall of the mountain shrine under the guidance of a divine attendant.

While it was but a side hall, its interior was still vast beyond compare, as if it could contain a Secret Realm.

On the main seat of the side hall, a colossal stone giant, a thousand zhang tall, looked down upon the tiny figure in the black robe, and with each word, the earth shook and the mountains trembled.

“Ignorant one, explain your origins!”

The figure in the black robe slowly removed the hood, revealing a young face that did not match the full head of white hair underneath.

“I am Yu Ke from the Little Clarity Void Grotto Heavens, paying respect to the Giant Mountain Divine Venerable!”