Chapter 1348: Chapter 1349: Central Origin Realm Slaughterhouse
“The Heavens?”
“They are the beings of the Immortal Gods Realm. It was the first time I saw them, never seen anything like it. Indescribable, not conventional, just that kind of… that kind of very special…”
Yan Zuzi seemed to be searching for a word to accurately describe them but appeared to be at a loss, not knowing how to explain.
“That’s all secondary. The key is that these beings are not just one, but an entire army!”
“It was then we realized that on the other side of the firmament, a great army had been waiting for a long time. They wanted to descend to the Central Origin Realm but were hindered by the space barrier. We broke through forcefully, giving them an opportunity to act!”
“They wanted to break through at the moment Xueshenzi traversed the space barrier, but ultimately failed. Xueshenzi was left alone in that world, and we were driven back to our original place.”
Yitilou waved his hand, indicating not to mind these details. What the celestial beings looked like was not important. What mattered was that because of Xueshenzi, a massive turning point occurred in the Central Origin Realm.
“And then what happened?”
Li Xiaobai asked. He could feel that something extraordinary must have occurred when Xueshenzi was left alone in the other world.
“Approximately a year later, Xueshenzi returned, but everything had changed. After returning to the Central Origin Realm, he began recruiting soldiers, expanding his territory, establishing a sect of the Demon Path, and never mentioned a word about new cultivation methods.”
“We were all curious about what exactly happened to him and why his personality changed so much upon his return. Both Old Lou and I asked him, but got nothing. In the end, Beichen Feng went to investigate and found out some hidden secrets.”
Yan Zuzi said.
“What are those hidden secrets?”
Li Xiaobai asked.
“According to him, during his time in the Immortal Gods Realm, he learned a lot of insider secrets. One of them was about the stance of the Central Origin Realm. Those geniuses who vanished into thin air matched his earlier suspicion exactly, that they were manipulated by people from the Immortal Gods Realm in secret.”
“Within the Central Origin Realm, every so often, someone from the Heavens would shoot down a few fragments into infants’ bodies. These infants would then rapidly advance in their cultivation level, reaching the pinnacle of this realm in just a few years! The group of geniuses we witnessed wasn’t an exception. However, when their cultivation reached the peak and they began exploring the Immortal Gods Realm, those who planted the fragments would recall these geniuses, refining them into their cultivation power, and so it repeats.”
“Previously, it was as hard as ascending to heaven for the Immortal Gods to interfere in the matters of the Central Origin Realm. But now, with Xueshenzi as a medium, they can easily control the entire situation. Nowadays, people in the Central Origin Realm go missing every day, and every day someone is implanted with fragments and sacrificed by Xueshenzi to the Heavens with special methods, becoming a meal for those terrifying entities.”
“To them, cultivators in the Central Origin Realm are just livestock waiting to be slaughtered, and they can take their lives at any time. The purpose of planting fragments is merely to maximize the power. This is the most terrifying event!”
Yan Zuzi narrated passionately, cautious and seemingly intentionally avoiding certain topics.
“Master Yan, you look very nervous—who are these terrifying entities? Are their names unspeakable?”
Li Xiaobai asked casually, to which Yan Zuzi immediately nodded, “Indeed, unspeakable, for those who have reached such levels of cultivation have already developed a spiritual sensitivity. Mentioning their names would instantly lead to divine punishment!”
“Such a secret, Xueshenzi doesn’t tell you two, but how come Beichen Feng could find out?”
Li Xiaobai questioned again.
“That’s unknown. It could be a coincidence, or perhaps there’s some connection between the two that we’re unaware of, especially since by the time we met them, the two were already traveling together with Xueshenzi.”
Yan Zuzi hadn’t pondered this deeply, as Beichen Feng and Xueshenzi had known each other for longer and were on better terms, which seemed normal.
However, Li Xiaobai thought otherwise. Neither Xueshenzi nor Beichen Feng was the kind to act sentimentally; everything was tied to interest, suggesting there could be a deeper connection between the two.
Yet, from the words of Yan Zuzi and Yitilou, he understood a lot. Xueshenzi was effectively the agent of the Immortal Gods Realm within the Central Origin Realm. He was overseeing the grand scheme. If he were to be killed, the Immortal Gods Realm would lose its endless supply of sacrificial offerings and furiously unleash divine wrath.
No one expected the Central Origin Realm’s status to be so humble and awkward, reduced to being fodder for others!
The status seemed even lower than the Immortal Spirit Continent. Back then, the major forces of the Central Origin Realm merely wanted to invade the Immortal Spirit Continent to divide up resources, whereas the Central Origin Realm has always been a meal for others.
Providing the meals was that very Xueshenzi.
Even these two elders thought there were Immortal Gods experts backing him, which made them willing to divulge the truth.
Unfortunately, Li Xiaobai had no one backing him at all, let alone any so-called Central Origin Realm support—everything was his fabrication.
“My senior brothers and sisters seem to match what the two seniors described. Could they also be ones implanted with fragments?”
Li Xiaobai muttered to himself.
“I believe so. However, if all of them are, I even suspect you more as someone implanted with a fragment because your progress is incredibly astonishing, far beyond ordinary comprehension!”
Yan Zuzi stated with a furrowed brow, scrutinizing Li Xiaobai.
“Indeed!”
“We haven’t seen you for so long, and you’ve already become someone revered by thousands in the Central Origin Realm! Such momentum is even beyond those top talents of the past!”
“If you suddenly disappeared one day, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.”
Yitilou spoke with an uncertain gaze. After revealing the secret, he felt much relieved, as if a huge burden was lifted from his heart.
“I’m not, I’m not! Don’t speak nonsense!”
Li Xiaobai waved his hand and said.
He didn’t have any fragments; his rapid breakthrough was entirely thanks to the System. He didn’t need to cultivate; he just needed to be beaten up. However, concerning his senior brothers and sisters, their situation was precarious. They disappeared suddenly after leaving a note about going on an expedition.
If they truly had fragments inside them, they might be in great danger!
“Do the two seniors know where Xueshenzi is now?”
“How many External Incarnations does he have?”
Li Xiaobai asked. Capturing Xueshenzi was crucial to obtaining information about the Immortal Gods Realm.
“No need to ask. With that guy’s nature, he’d likely hide in the Heavens. With someone protecting him, he wouldn’t easily take risks again. After regrouping, he will undoubtedly make a comeback; we just have to wait.”
“With someone backing Young Master Li, you needn’t fear him too much. Have a word with the higher-ups, send more reinforcement, and next time we’ll capture Xueshenzi alive!”