Chapter 1 The Journey

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon was hurrying through layers of abyssal space. The abyss was vast and mysterious, permeating every territory of every spacetime. Traveling through the abyss was naturally very convenient.

Normally, traveling from one territory to another, if the distance was very far, would take even the experts of the Heart Realm lineage ten or twenty years. But traveling through the abyss might only require crossing a dozen layers of abyssal space to directly reach that territory, and the journey might only take a day.

The only danger of traveling through the abyss was the abyss lords in each layer of space. These abyss lords had strange temperaments, and some were even in a state of 'madness.' Naturally, the journey was treacherous.

Generally, one needed to have the strength of a half-step to the third realm to frequently travel through the abyss.

"Huff."

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon used treasures to restrain his aura and quietly hurried on, crossing a layer of abyssal space in a few steps. Even with his status, if he flaunted his presence and strolled leisurely, he would easily be attacked by the abyss lords.

Therefore, traveling through the abyss had to be fast! And low-key!

"Finally arrived at the sixth branch of the abyss." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon had been traveling for a long time and was a little tired from the high level of mental concentration. "In another hundred years or so of travel, I'll be able to reach my master."

The countless territories surrounding Featherfire City were all permeated by the seventh branch of the abyss.

Ordinary Eternal Realm experts of the Heart Realm lineage, even if they traveled for a lifetime, would only reach territories within the scope of the 'seventh branch of the abyss.' Without the strength of a half-step to the third realm, they would never be able to reach other branches of the abyss.

"Getting closer and closer to home." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon became even more expectant, but suddenly his expression changed slightly. "What? Wu Ming has already cultivated the three major schools of the Heart Realm?"

The news of Xu Jingming and Realm Lord Yan Zhai's battle, as well as the breakthrough of the Scarlet Lotus Fire lineage, had gradually spread.

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon still had clones left in the Nanting 3609 territory and Featherfire City, so he quickly received this news.

"The Heart Realm lineage is known for its high difficulty." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon was shocked. "In just over 34,000 years, many low-dimensional beings find it difficult to become 'high-dimensional beings' in such a short time. But this Wu Ming... in such a short time, he not only became a half-step to the third realm in the Heart Realm lineage, but also mastered three of its major schools."

"His cultivation of the Heart Realm lineage is as easy as drinking water."

"How can there be someone with such high talent?"

Even though the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon was prepared, he was still a little stimulated by watching Xu Jingming's growth.

Among the family, friends, and disciples of his master during his master's time as a low-dimensional being, the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon was very outstanding! Because he was able to become a half-step to the third realm with his master's help.

"Master told me to keep a certain distance from him and not get caught up in it, and it's indeed reasonable." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon said silently. He faintly felt that the vortex created by Wu Ming was getting bigger and bigger, so big that he was a little frightened.

…

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon traveled all the way.

"Finally arrived." When he arrived at his home territory, the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon only felt the scene in front of him change, and he came to a vast land, seeing the towering figure sitting alone here.

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon felt a complex mix of emotions.

This was the being he admired most.

In his time as a low-dimensional being, he looked up to his master and admired him immensely.

But since his master's close relatives had one by one become corrupt and twisted in their minds and consciousness, his master had also changed and even lived in solitude for a long time.

"Master." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon respectfully saluted.

The towering figure looked at the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon.

Low-dimensional beings inherently had mediocre talent. Even with his endless help, it was already very difficult to become a high-dimensional being. The strength of their minds and consciousness was ultimately limited, and in the face of endless time, they would eventually become corrupt and twisted.

"If they could be like you and become a half-step to the third realm on their own, that would be great," the towering figure said softly.

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon looked at his master like this and felt a little heartache. "Master, you are a third realm existence, I believe you will definitely be able to find a way to help them."

"The third realm is not omnipotent either," the towering figure shook his head. "I can grant them powerful bodies, but the strength of the mind can only be achieved by themselves."

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon had gone through many hardships to become a half-step to the third realm, and he knew very well how difficult it was to grow one's mind and will.

"Their minds have already become corrupt and twisted, the essence of their minds has already changed, there's no saving them," the towering figure said. "By the way, you can live in your hometown for a long time now that you've returned."

"Live here for a long time?" The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon was stunned.

"I've already put them all to sleep."

The towering figure waved his hand, and a series of sleeping figures appeared in the distance. "Completely freezing their time, they will no longer affect our home."

"Master, this..." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon couldn't believe it.

"When they are alive, the corruption will only become more and more serious. Freezing time can prevent them from deteriorating," the towering figure said. "The future is unknown, and the longer we delay, the more variables there may be."

"Variables?" The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon was thoughtful.

"For example, that Wu Ming is one of the variables that I can't see through," the towering figure said with a smile. "Even you dare to bet on Wu Ming, so I naturally have to gamble and try to seize the variables of the future."

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon was secretly shocked. His master felt there was no hope, but instead wanted to bet on Wu Ming?

The towering figure had long made up his mind.

"Wu Ming's rise is too mysterious, and there are many things I can't see through in his future branches. Even I can't see through them, then... it may involve those four existences." The towering figure naturally had some speculation.

The only ones who could make a third realm existence afraid were those four ultimate existences.

"Wu Ming is related to them, and they may even be pushing him from behind." The towering figure, in theory, would never dare to get involved in the affairs of the ultimate existences.

But he had no choice.

For the problem of his relatives and friends' minds being corrupted, he needed the help of the ultimate existences. But as a third realm existence, he didn't even have the qualifications to meet the ultimate existences. Only by getting involved in Wu Ming's affairs could he hope to come into contact with the ultimate existences.

"You came this time to help Wu Ming buy a Mind Spear, right?" The towering figure flipped his hand, and a illusory silver spear appeared in his hand. "I've already retrieved it for you, let's just say it's the price of 200 drops of abyssal motherblood."

"Thank you, Master." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon revealed a look of joy and reached out to take the spear.

"Remember, sell it to him for the price of 200 drops of abyssal motherblood, no higher, no lower," the towering figure instructed. "Wu Ming will definitely buy it."

"Yes." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon trusted his master very much.

…

In a distant place, a petite woman with transparent wings looked through the obstacles of spacetime, watching the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon from afar.

"Another third realm existence has gotten involved." The petite woman said silently, "Third realm existences can already detect some traces, but as long as they don't affect the overall situation, there's no need to pay attention to them."

"If they affect the overall situation, then immediately erase them." The petite woman observed the changes in the situation in endless spacetime.

…

"I'm back?"

One clone of the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon remained in his hometown, while another clone was thrown back to the Nanting 3609 territory by his master with a wave of his hand.

Without having to travel hard for five hundred years, the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon was naturally in a very good mood. He immediately went straight to Myriad Star Island.

"Island Lord of Emperor Dragon." Xu Jingming sensed something and naturally went outside the island to greet him.

"Brother Wu Ming, do you want that Mind Spear for the price of 200 drops of abyssal motherblood?" The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon asked directly as soon as they met.

"Yes, of course." Xu Jingming agreed without hesitation.

This price was not expensive at all. After all, the materials alone would cost over a hundred drops of abyssal motherblood, plus the refining and nurturing by a third realm existence, the price of 200 drops of abyssal motherblood was a relatively normal price.

In fact, even if the price was higher, Xu Jingming would have to grit his teeth and buy it. After all, third realm Mind Weapons were too rare!

"Hahaha." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon said with a smile, "Come, let's go in and chat in detail."

After arriving at Xu Jingming's residence in the small courtyard.

The two sat down.

"Take a look." The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon reached out his hand, and an illusory silver spear appeared in his hand. "This is the spear."

Xu Jingming was immediately attracted when he saw it. Although this silver spear was illusory, it had a palpable sense of oppression. The aura of a third realm weapon was very unique and could be recognized at a glance.

"You already got it?" Xu Jingming was overjoyed. "Only five hundred years have passed."

"I traveled through the abyss and worked hard for five hundred years to reach my hometown. But the return journey was simple, my master sent me back," the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon said with a smile. "Try this spear and see how it is."

Xu Jingming took the silver spear.

As soon as he held it, he felt it was extremely heavy. This spear was as heavy as a illusory universe.

"Impressive."

Xu Jingming held the spear and slightly sensed it with his mind. In a daze, he saw a violently bursting ball of light, a ball of light that destroyed everything, as if it could annihilate countless territories.

"Good weapon." Xu Jingming exclaimed.

If he had this weapon in hand back then, when using the *Golden Halberd* spear technique, his battle with Realm Lord Yan Zhai wouldn't have been so arduous and difficult.

A good weapon was very attractive to practitioners of the Mind Weapon lineage.

"Take a look, these should be worth 200 drops of abyssal motherblood." Xu Jingming immediately took out a large number of treasures.

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon looked up and smiled at the floating treasures. "I've long heard that Brother Wu Ming has earned a lot in the abyss, and even put that pair of Devil's Tuning Forks up for auction in Featherfire City, selling for a high price of 170 drops of abyssal motherblood. And that Scarlet Abyss Lotus also attracted bidding wars from many half-step to the third realm experts."

"It's useless to me, so of course I have to sell it," Xu Jingming said with a smile.

After the Scarlet Abyss Lotus was picked, it had a limited shelf life, so it had to be sold as soon as possible.

The pair of Devil's Tuning Forks was the most expensive weapon in his hands. Realm Lord Yan Zhai himself was unwilling to buy it back, so Xu Jingming chose to put it up for public auction.

There was more than one half-step to the third realm expert in the Devil's Sound lineage! In the end, it was sold for a high price.

"The transaction is complete, then I'll go back first," the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon stood up.

"Thank you for your help this time, Island Lord of Emperor Dragon," Xu Jingming also thanked him. The other party had worked hard to travel, and hadn't asked for any benefits, so Xu Jingming naturally had to remember this favor.

The Island Lord of Emperor Dragon smiled. This was the favor he wanted.

"In the future, it will depend on how much brilliance this spear can unleash in Brother Wu Ming's hands," the Island Lord of Emperor Dragon said with a smile and left.