Chapter 1308: Secret Realm

When Cang Yuan’s expression suddenly changed, a trace of Saint power involuntarily emanated, causing the chaotic void to tremble. Fortunately, he quickly reined in his aura, his aged face looking gravely at Zhou Yuan. "No wonder that Saint from the Sacred Race personally pursued you."

Zhou Yuan frowned and asked, "Master, what exactly is going on? Does the Sacred Race have some scheme?"

Cang Yuan slowly explained, "The dark space you glimpsed, as well as the stone dragon, should be formed from the remnant souls of the Ancestral Dragon. However, the power of these remnant souls is far beyond anything found in Ancestral Soul Mountain; otherwise, the Sacred Race wouldn't have mobilized such a large force."

Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. In that brief glimpse, he had seen the Sacred Race dispatching a large number of powerful experts, forming a grand formation, attempting to shake that mysterious light membrane. The scale of this mobilization was far greater than what he had previously witnessed with the Fiend Beast clan in the Myriad Beasts Heaven.

"I never expected the Sacred Race to secretly discover such a secret realm in the chaotic void..." Cang Yuan’s expression was more serious than ever, highlighting the immense importance of the information Zhou Yuan had risked bringing back.

Seeing the bewildered looks on Zhou Yuan and the others' faces, he explained, "That stone dragon condenses Ancestral Dragon remnant souls beyond imagination. From its aura, I believe it's gradually coming to life. Perhaps, Ancestral Dragon Marrow has even been born within it."

"Ancestral Dragon Marrow?" Zhou Yuan was stunned, indicating he had never heard of it.

Cang Yuan sighed, "It's normal you haven't heard of it, as even ordinary Saints likely don't know much about it. Ancestral Dragon remnant souls are already rare and hard to find, scattered across the world. For marrow to be born, an immense concentration of these remnant souls is required. Such conditions are truly once in ten thousand years."

"If one could obtain even a single drop of Ancestral Dragon Marrow, they would have a chance to glimpse the Saint realm..."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan, Su Youwei, and the other four immediately changed their expressions. The Saint realm represents the pinnacle of all heavens. Once one enters the Saint realm, they completely shed their mortal coil, becoming a magnificent existence between heaven and earth—a lifelong dream for all cultivators. However, achieving sainthood from mortality is incredibly difficult. Throughout history, countless astonishing prodigies have halted at this stage, dying with regret. Even individuals like Zhao Muyao, Su Youwei, and Wu Yao, who possess nine-inch Genesis Infants, despite their profound foundations and being top-tier Dharma Domain seeds, wouldn't dare claim absolute certainty of reaching the Saint realm in the future, let alone anyone else. And now, Cang Yuan was saying that the so-called Ancestral Dragon Marrow could lead one to the path of a Saint, a revelation that couldn't help but cause immense shock.

Cang Yuan glanced at the awe-struck young ones and couldn't help but smile, saying, "Ancestral Dragon Marrow is one thing, but the treasures in this secret realm space don't stop there. The stone dragon itself is a divine material. If the Ancestral Dragon remnant souls within it could be extracted, who knows how many Ancestral Dragon Pills could be refined? If our All-Heavens obtains it, our overall strength will undoubtedly increase significantly!"

Zhou Yuan also nodded. Having assisted in refining Ancestral Dragon Pills, he naturally understood the importance of Ancestral Dragon remnant souls. Currently, the main limiting factor for Ancestral Dragon Pills was the scarcity of these souls. The Ancestral Dragon remnant souls within this secret realm space were incredibly dense, making it a super strategic resource if the All-Heavens could obtain it. Its importance was no less than the struggle for the Ancient Source Heaven; in fact, in some respects, it even surpassed it!

"However, if these Ancestral Dragon remnant souls fall into the hands of the Sacred Race, they will also become a great weapon for them," Cang Yuan added.

Zhou Yuan’s heart trembled. "Master, do you mean the Sacred Race can also utilize Ancestral Dragon remnant souls?!" One must remember that the All-Heavens could refine Ancestral Dragon Pills because of Yaoyao's presence; otherwise, even many Saints would only be able to stare helplessly at the Ancestral Dragon remnant souls. Yet, from Cang Yuan's words, it seemed the Sacred Race was also capable of utilizing them?

Cang Yuan’s expression became somewhat solemn. He said, "Over the past two years, we've had numerous encounters with the Sacred Race and learned that they are also searching for Ancestral Dragon remnant souls in the chaotic void. It's likely they have mastered a way to utilize them... According to the estimations of the Divine Palace of Return to Emptiness, this is probably a sign that the Sacred God of the Sacred Race is gradually recovering."

A chill ran through Zhou Yuan's heart. Yes, Yaoyao was a Third Sequence God, while the Sacred Race possessed a Second Sequence God... What Yaoyao could do, other Saints couldn't, but that omnipotent Sacred God might well be able to. Previously, perhaps due to deep slumber, the Sacred God couldn't manifest. But now, with the Sacred Race making frequent moves, that terrifying entity who once nearly annihilated all races in the All-Heavens was likely truly recovering. And for the All-Heavens... this was extremely bad news.

Facing that being, even the Saints of the All-Heavens felt a chill and fear. In the ancient world-destroying war, countless Saints from the All-Heavens were obliterated by that Sacred God. Indeed, had it not been for the Ancestral Dragon's will emerging and heavily wounding the Sacred God, the current Heaven Origin World would likely already be solely controlled by the Sacred Race, with all other races reduced to their livestock.

"Therefore, no matter what, our All-Heavens must contend for this secret realm space. It's fortunate you sent back this information; otherwise, our All-Heavens would have lost a monumental opportunity," Cang Yuan said, looking at Zhou Yuan with a hint of relief.

"Previously, there were reports of Sacred Race fluctuations in this area. At the time, we even dispatched Saints to investigate, but no unusual activity was found, so we dismissed it as an illusion. Looking back now, we truly almost ruined a major matter." At this point, even Cang Yuan felt a lingering trepidation.

"This matter is of great importance. We must immediately return to All-Heavens City; I need to report this to the Divine Palace of Return to Emptiness."

After speaking, Cang Yuan waved his sleeve, enveloping Zhou Yuan and the others. With a step, the void shattered, and they directly traversed through space. With the power of a Saint, it took only moments for Zhou Yuan and the others to appear within All-Heavens City.

As the matter was too significant, Cang Yuan had no time to say much more to Zhou Yuan and the others. He merely cautioned them not to go out recently, then vanished in a flash.

Zhou Yuan and Su Youwei exchanged glances, their faces solemn. They knew that today's events would likely stir up immense waves, and an initial clash with the Sacred Race was now inevitable. The few of them no longer felt like chatting, so they dispersed.

Zhou Yuan returned to Yaoyao's residence, and upon meeting, immediately recounted the events.

"Ancestral Dragon Marrow?" Upon hearing Zhou Yuan's discovery, a hint of surprise appeared on Yaoyao's beautiful face. She then pondered for a moment before chuckling softly, "You certainly have good fortune..."

"What do you mean?" Zhou Yuan asked, a little puzzled.

Yaoyao gently stroked Tuntun's soft fur in her arms, her red lips slightly parting. "Aren't you vexed about how to break through the nine-inch-nine limit of the Genesis Infant?"

Her rosy lips curved slightly upwards. "This Ancestral Dragon Marrow might just grant your wish..."

Zhou Yuan was initially startled by her words. Then, he licked his lips, his gleaming eyes instilling awe.