Chapter 1296: Chapter 1296: A Conversation with Master Bai Tianhan
Xu Nian brought Bai Tianhan back to the Emperor Star.
Bai Tianhan’s appearance did not cause much of a stir.
Although the powerful figures from various major forces had already sensed Bai Tianhan’s presence, none of them chose to take action.
They weren’t fools. Since Bai Tianhan dared to appear openly, it indicated he had something to rely on.
Moreover, the major powers weren’t unified, and no one wanted to be the first to stick their neck out, so Bai Tianhan openly walked into the Emperor Star, Xu Nian’s residence.
"Master, where have you been all these years?" Xu Nian couldn’t help but ask.
"Actually, it’s not impossible to tell you. Your master has been to the Netherworld all these years!" Bai Tianhan said with a smile.
"The Netherworld? Does it really exist? Do all the dead go to the Netherworld?" Xu Nian asked curiously.
He had only heard of the Immortal Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Divine World. He didn’t expect there was a Netherworld in this universe.
"Yes, the Netherworld does exist. It’s a world between the Mortal World and the Immortal Realm. Generally, cultivators ascend to the Immortal Realm after undergoing Heavenly Tribulations; they don’t go to the Netherworld. Those who die, as long as their souls are not annihilated, will basically go to the Netherworld. I met quite a few familiar souls there, but unfortunately, these souls have lost their memories and don’t remember anything from their previous lives," Bai Tianhan said with a smile.
Xu Nian realized, so Master had gone to the Netherworld, no wonder he couldn’t be found in the Cultivation World.
"Can those souls also cultivate?" Xu Nian continued to ask.
"Yes, these souls must start cultivating anew in their reincarnation. Once they achieve the Ghost Golden Immortal Realm, they will awaken their memories. In the Netherworld, there is no concept of ascension unless you reach the Divine Realm, where you condense a physical body with your soul, otherwise, you remain in the Netherworld and cannot ascend to the Immortal Realm. I also broke through to the Profound Immortal Realm there, so that’s why Kuang Lei was no match for me," Bai Tianhan said with a smile.
"Then how did Master return to the Cultivation World without being bound by the laws of Heaven and Earth?" Xu Nian asked with a face full of surprise.
Logically, since Master Bai Tianhan returned to the Cultivation World with Profound Immortal level strength, he should be constrained, so why wasn’t he?
"Actually, my power is limited, but the rules I have comprehended still apply here. Generally, it’s impossible to return to the Cultivation World from the Netherworld, but I was able to do so by relying on the Treasure of our Divine Demon Sect," Bai Tianhan said with a smile.
"Treasure? I’ve heard the Denor Emperor mentioned that back when the Four Great Sects besieged Divine Demon Sect, it was for some kind of treasure. Is it the treasure you are referring to, Master?" Xu Nian continued to ask.
"Yes, this treasure was not crafted by human hands, but born of Heaven and Earth. As for its grade, I don’t know, but it is no less than a Divine Artifact. I can only utilize less than one ten-thousandth of its potential," Bai Tianhan said with a smile.
"One ten-thousandth, is it that powerful?" Xu Nian exclaimed in surprise.
Even his use of Divine Artifact’s power is less than one ten-thousandth, yet Master Bai Tianhan has reached the Profound Immortal Realm and can’t even unleash one ten-thousandth of this treasure’s power, which shocked Xu Nian immensely.
"What kind of treasure is it really?" Xu Nian couldn’t help but ask.
"Actually, I originally intended to give you this treasure on my return, but when I heard you already have two Divine Artifacts, I thought it best to wait to give it to you. However, I can let you see it," Bai Tianhan said with a smile.
After speaking, a dagger-like flying knife appeared in his hand.
"Uh?" Xu Nian was slightly taken aback, not expecting it to be a flying knife.
Moreover, the flying knife gave him an ordinary impression, without anything special about it.
"To think it’s the Void-breaking Blade. No wonder your Master’s Divine Demon Sect was destroyed. Such a treasure would be coveted not just by the Four Great Sects but probably by the Nine Great Forces of the Immortal Realm and even the Divine World," Emperor Ye Tian’s voice resounded in Xu Nian’s mind.
Xu Nian was shocked, not expecting Emperor Ye Tian to speak at this moment.
Although her soul resides within the tower, she can see outside through Xu Nian’s eyes, hence she sensed the flying knife as soon as Bai Tianhan took it out.
"Is this flying knife really that powerful?" Xu Nian asked in astonishment.
"Beyond powerful, it’s absolutely a Divine Artifact. In the Divine World, such a weapon is called an Innate Treasure. There aren’t many of these treasures, but they are formidable. Like he said, even with him unable to fully wield one ten-thousandth of its power, he can still traverse between the Cultivation World and the Netherworld," Emperor Ye Tian said.
Xu Nian sighed inwardly, not expecting the Void-breaking Flying Saber to be so potent.
It’s a pity that Bai Tianhan wasn’t planning to give it to him just yet.
Of course, holding onto it would only invite more trouble.
"Then why doesn’t Master use such a treasure to seek revenge on the Four Great Sects?" Xu Nian asked.
"It’s not as simple as you think. When Divine Demon Sect was destroyed, it wasn’t only due to the Four Great Sects; they simply couldn’t accomplish it alone. The main backing was from the Immortal Realm. I’m here this time also for another purpose: to kill the two immortals who descended to the Cultivation World," Bai Tianhan’s gaze suddenly sharpened.
"Killing immortals?" Xu Nian was even more astonished.
"Yes, killing immortals. Chaos Sky Palace and Fuyao Sect both took part in the plan to destroy Divine Demon Sect. I want to use this opportunity to send a warning to those two major forces. As I cannot enter the Immortal Realm—they would hunt me down—I can only stay in the Netherworld, for they can do nothing to me there, as they cannot enter the Netherworld," Bai Tianhan replied.
Xu Nian suddenly understood.
Bai Tianhan intended to provoke Chaos Sky Palace and Fuyao Sect through the two immortals to remind them that they still have an enemy.
In the past, Xu Nian might have thought of those two immortals as innocent.
But after experiencing so much, Xu Nian understood this world follows the rule of the jungle.
The countless disciples of Divine Demon Sect back then, innocent or not, were never pitied by those immortals.
Of course, if these two immortals were good people, Xu Nian believed Bai Tianhan might spare them.
The fear is that their descent also has ulterior motives.
"With Master’s strength, it shouldn’t be difficult to kill them, right?" Xu Nian asked with a smile.
Bai Tianhan, however, shook his head, saying, "Although they’re not as strong as me, those behind them are formidable. If the ones behind them descend with Dharma Manifestations, I might not be their opponent."
"Then why should Master take the risk?" Xu Nian asked, puzzled.
Hearing this, Bai Tianhan immediately laughed, but his smile grew increasingly bitter.
"If your Master does nothing, his heart might grow more restless. Now, as soon as I close my eyes, the horrific scene of Divine Demon Sect’s destruction comes to mind," Bai Tianhan said with a slight smile.
Yet his smile carried a tinge of desolation and resentment.