bookrebus Chapter 679 The First Arrival of the Upper Realm
Chapter 679 The First Arrival of the Upper Realm
The light of the teleportation array faded away, and Yun Yao and Chu Mochen felt a strong light that was blinding, and subconsciously raised their hands to block it. After adapting to the light, they opened their eyes and looked, and in an instant, a dreamlike but shocking scene came into view.
Before my eyes, a huge bronze city was floating in the sea of clouds. The three golden characters "Xingxuan Sect" on the city wall seemed to have life, flashing with mysterious power of laws. Every ray of light seemed to tell the ancient and noble history of this city. The power of laws intertwined with each other, forming rune ripples visible to the naked eye, slowly spreading to the surroundings, causing the surrounding sea of clouds to surge and change, sometimes turning into galloping horses, sometimes condensing into soaring cranes, like a dream, like a fairyland.
Yun Yao was amazed in her heart. This scene was far beyond the realm of cultivation. The upper realm really contained endless mysteries and powerful background. She slightly side-glanced at Chu Mochen beside her, and saw that he was also shocked, his eyes full of vigilance and curiosity about this unknown world. The two looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes. No matter what was waiting for them ahead, they would go hand in hand.
Before they could recover from their shock, a hearty but somewhat majestic laugh came: "Hahaha, Saint, we finally got you." Following the sound, they saw an old man in a star robe stepping into the air and slowly approaching. The old man had white hair, but a ruddy face, deep eyes, and an extraordinary aura in his every move. It was obvious that his cultivation was unfathomable. He was the Xingxuan Sect Master whom they had seen in the projection of the Galaxy Wheel before.
However, at this moment, although the Xingxuan Sect Master had a smile on his face, that smile did not reach his eyes, and there was a hint of solemnity. He flashed and came in front of the two of them in an instant, and bowed slightly, as a greeting: "Saint, the situation in the upper realm is far more complicated than you imagined. The three sects in the upper realm have already joined forces with the remnants of the Blood Evil Sect. They are ambitious and are preparing to conduct a "heavenly trial" on you at the "Ten Thousand Immortals Conference". If you want to accuse someone of a crime, you can always find a pretext. Now the crime I accuse you of is... attempting to revive the Hongmeng Clan and disrupt the order of heaven and earth." After speaking, he sighed softly, his eyes full of helplessness and worry.
Yun Yao frowned slightly when she heard this, and thought to herself, "The three sects in the upper realm are colluding with the Blood Evil Sect because they are afraid of the power of the Hongmeng bloodline. They are afraid that after I restart the Hongmeng clan, their ruling foundation will be shaken. The so-called judgment of heaven is nothing more than a farce to exclude dissidents." A hint of determination flashed in her eyes, and she sneered, "Humph, if they think they can suppress me like this, they are very wrong."
Chu Mochen also took a step forward, protecting Yun Yao behind him, and looked around coldly, as if warning those potential enemies: "As long as I am here, they can't touch Yao'er at all." Spiritual energy surged around him, accompanied by the faint sound of wind and thunder, and he was ready to fight at any time.
The leader of Xingxuan Sect felt relieved when he saw the two of them like this. He raised his hand and handed over a secret scroll of the upper realm: "Saint girl, this is some information I have secretly collected over the years, which records a more shocking truth - the so-called upper realm is just built by the remnants of the nine major cultivation realms that encircled and suppressed the Hongmeng clan. Back then, in order to monopolize resources and exclude dissidents, they killed the Hongmeng clan. The real 'lower realm' is the origin of the universe, which contains endless energy and possibilities. The Hongmeng clan, as the embodiment of the first ray of order when the universe was born, has guarded this sacred land for generations. It's a pity that these truths have been sealed for too long, and now there are very few people who know them."
Yun Yao took the secret scroll and gently opened it. An ancient and vicissitudes of life came to her face. The paper of the secret scroll was yellowed, but the handwriting on it was vigorous and powerful. It was obviously written with special spiritual power and was still clearly legible after years. As she read deeper, her face became more solemn and her heart was burning with anger: "So that's how it is. These people in the upper realm are so despicable. They committed such a heinous crime for their own selfish desires. Not only did they try to cover up the truth, they also wanted to continue to control the way of heaven and exploit the people."
The secret scroll records that the great battle to encircle and suppress the Hongmeng tribe was so fierce that the sky was dark and the mountains and rivers were broken. The nine major cultivation worlds dispatched countless powerful people, casting various forbidden spells, and launched a crazy hunt for the Hongmeng tribe. Although the Hongmeng tribe possessed a powerful power of the origin of time and space, they were outnumbered and gradually fell into a desperate situation. The ancestors of the tribe fought desperately and suffered heavy casualties. In the end, they had no choice but to choose to break out of the siege and place their hopes on the future. Yun Yao's mother, Yun Lan, took her newborn and the remaining scroll and fled to the lower world, starting this difficult journey of reincarnation.
Yun Yao was immersed in the heavy history revealed by the secret scroll, when suddenly, the familiar mechanical voice of the system rang in her mind, breaking the brief silence: "It has been detected that the passage to the upper realm is about to open. The host must break through the Dongxu realm within three months, otherwise he will not be able to cope with the crisis in the upper realm." The voice was as cold as ever, but at this moment it was like a heavy hammer, hitting Yun Yao's heart hard.
She knew that time was running out and the upper realm was full of dangers. If she couldn't improve her strength as soon as possible, not to mention seeking justice for the Hongmeng Clan, even her own safety and Chu Mochen's safety would be difficult to guarantee. Thinking of this, she looked up at Chu Mochen with a firm gaze: "Chen, we must hurry up and improve our strength. This upper realm is our battlefield and the place of hope for the Hongmeng Clan's rebirth."
Chu Mochen held her hand tightly and nodded in response, "Don't worry, Yao'er. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will fight alongside you." His palm was warm and powerful, conveying endless trust and support, which made Yun Yao's originally tense heartstrings relax a little.
Seeing that the two had made up their minds, the leader of the Xingxuan Sect nodded slightly and said, "Saintess, my friend Chu, I will take you to the Xingxuan Sect's 'Time Peak' to stay temporarily. The spiritual energy there is abundant, which is conducive to cultivation. There are also many restrictions in the peak, which is relatively safe and can be used as a place to breathe temporarily." After that, he waved his long sleeves, and a starry avenue emerged out of thin air, leading straight to the depths of the clouds.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, took a deep breath, and stepped onto the Avenue of Stars. Along the way, Yun Yao looked around and saw that the clouds along the way seemed to be carved from colored glass, crystal clear, and emitting a soft light. Occasionally, cranes flapped their wings and flew high, passing through the clouds, leaving behind a series of crisp chirping sounds, like fairy music. In the distance, the mountains were undulating, and on the peaks, palaces were scattered and shining with various colors. They were obviously the residences of different sects. Each palace contained a powerful spiritual fluctuation, showing the profound heritage of the sects in the upper world.
Soon, they arrived at the Time Peak. As its name suggests, the speed of time on the peak seemed slightly different from that of the outside world. Yun Yao could clearly feel the surrounding spiritual energy surging like a tide, pouring into her body frantically, nourishing her meridians. The peaks were shrouded in clouds and mist, and exotic flowers and plants competed for beauty. Many of the flowers and plants were rare species that she had never seen before, exuding a rich fragrance that made people feel relaxed and happy.
However, before they could fully appreciate the beautiful scenery, they noticed something strange. The Xingxuan Sect disciples passing by looked at them with fear, and some even hurriedly avoided them, as if they were some kind of monstrous beast. Yun Yao's heart sank: "It seems that the fear of the people in the upper realm for the Hongmeng bloodline has penetrated into their bones. We are afraid that it will be difficult for us to take a single step here."
Chu Mochen also noticed the subtle atmosphere and snorted coldly: "If these people dare to harm Yao'er, I will never let them off easily." A fierce murderous aura emanated from him, which scared several nearby disciples so much that their faces turned pale and their steps became more and more flustered.
Yun Yao patted his arm gently and said soothingly, "Chen, don't be impulsive. We are new here and it is not advisable to make too many enemies. The most urgent task is to improve our strength and find a way to deal with the crisis."
The two found a quiet courtyard in the peak to stay. Just as they were about to take a rest, a noisy electric current sound suddenly came from the system. Then, the mechanical sound became extremely weak: "The Heavenly Dao of the Upper Realm is suppressing the origin of Hongmeng. The host must find the 'origin anchor point' as soon as possible. The system is disturbed at the moment and cannot detect the map of the upper realm. I hope the host will be more careful."
Yun Yao frowned, thinking to herself, "The Heavenly Dao in the upper realm is indeed ruthless, and it trips us up as soon as it arrives. But where is this 'origin anchor point'? Are there any clues in the secret scroll?" She hurriedly took out the secret scroll and read it carefully again, not missing any details.
Just as the two of them were concentrating on studying the secret scroll, Chu Mochen suddenly held her hand, and a slight vibration came from his fingertips - this was a unique warning after their spiritual veins coexisted. His eyes were stern, and he whispered: "Yao'er, there are people ambushing ahead." After that, he flashed and blocked in front of Yun Yao, the long sword in his hand had been unsheathed, and the sword body was buzzing, as if eager to fight.
Yun Yao also activated her spiritual power, and the Hongmeng Sky Ring appeared above her head, emitting a soft light that enveloped the two of them. She looked around with a sharp gaze, and saw three masked men jumping out from the corner. They were ghostly and very fast. Before they got close, a strong bloody smell came over her, and it was obvious that they had practiced evil skills.
The masked man in the lead snorted coldly: "Humph, Yun Yao, today is the day you die. Give me your life!" After that, he formed seals with his hands, and a black light shot out like a poisonous snake, heading straight for Yun Yao's throat. This is the "Three Yin Heart Devouring Curse" of the Blood Evil Sect. Once it hits, it will erode a person's mind and spiritual power, causing unbearable pain.
Seeing this, Yun Yao was not in a hurry. She waved her jade hand gently, and the Hongmeng Sky Ring shone brightly, instantly swallowing up the black light. Then, she raised her eyebrows and shouted, "How dare you provoke me, you ignorant thing!" In her palm, a ray of light condensed by the power of Hongmeng shot out like lightning, heading straight for the masked man.
The masked man was unable to dodge and was hit in the chest by the light. He screamed and flew backwards, knocking down two large trees behind him. He spit out blood and was obviously seriously injured. The other two masked men saw that the situation was not good, looked at each other, and a trace of fear flashed in their eyes, but they still gritted their teeth, brandished their weapons, and rushed up.
Chu Mochen snorted coldly: "You are overestimating yourself!" He rushed between the two men like lightning, and the long sword in his hand danced tightly, like a dragon out of the sea. Every time the sword was swung, there was a sound of wind and thunder, and the sword was as powerful as a rainbow, forcing the two masked men to retreat again and again.
After several rounds, the two masked men were covered in wounds, and their clothes were stained with blood. They were terrified, knowing that they had encountered a tough opponent today. If they continued to fight, their lives would be in danger. After looking at each other, they suddenly turned around, turned into two black smoke, and fled in a panic.
Yun Yao looked at the direction they fled with cold eyes: "Hmph, I will spare your lives today, but if you dare to attack me again, I will not let you off easily!" She knew very well that this was just the beginning. The enemies from the upper realm were like crucian carp crossing the river, and the days to come would be full of dangers.
After this battle, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen understand that time is running out and they must race against time. On the one hand, they must break through the realm as quickly as possible and improve their strength; on the other hand, they must find the "origin anchor point" in this intricate upper world, uncover the truth hidden in the depths of darkness, open up a path of rebirth for the Hongmeng people, and find a ray of light for this turbulent upper world. Their legendary story has just begun in the upper world, and what awaits them in the future are more thrilling challenges and unknown wonderful adventures.