Chapter 1125: A Small Problem

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Winds of Kyushu Rise

At this point in the battle, Lu Ye's involvement was largely unnecessary. Even if he were to withdraw, the Insect Queen could still be slain given the sheer number and profound capabilities of the Ninth-Stage cultivators.

But he didn't idly stand by.

The severed limbs and fragments of the Insect Queen's flesh contained an immense amount of life force. If left unchecked, the surrounding flesh walls would inevitably absorb them, re-converting them into life force to be re-injected into the Queen's body.

So Lu Ye controlled the surging Blood River, enveloping the severed chunks of flesh and limbs. The roots of his Talent Tree delved into them, absorbing and devouring them to their full extent. As a result, the Insect Queen's life force diminished even more severely.

The relentless battle continued. The Insect Queen's originally bloated body began to slim down, and the rate at which her injuries healed became increasingly slow.

Until a certain moment, when countless attacks simultaneously struck from all directions, the Insect Queen's body was torn into pieces. The Blood River surged with hidden currents, sweeping its fragmented remains towards various directions. Under the frenzied activation of the Talent Tree's power, the remaining life force within the fragmented corpse was extracted and infused into the crimson blood.

Yet, the Insect Queen was still not dead. On its remaining head, two scarlet eyes glowed with venomous malice and cruelty. A fierce will swept across the surroundings, and a sharp voice echoed in almost everyone's minds: "Damned humans! You will pay!"

The voice gradually faded, and along with it, the Insect Queen's gaze also dimmed.

Within the Blood River, figures stood tall. The battle had been long; their surging spiritual energy had not yet settled, and what was even harder to calm was their state of mind at this moment.

No one had expected that the Insect Queen could communicate. Although everyone knew it possessed high intelligence, high intelligence didn't mean it could communicate like a truly sentient being. It had only uttered vicious curses before dying, clearly understanding that at this stage of events, it was a fight to the death, and any communication would be pointless.

No one had ever experienced such a battle. The Insect Queen's tenacious life force had nearly led to their complete annihilation.

"We should ask Lu Yiye about this," someone chimed in.

Lu Ye's voice rang out: "The Insect Queen is dead, esteemed seniors. We've won this battle!"

A series of exhales could be heard, but there were no cheers or overt excitement. These were all Ninth-Stage cultivators, and by the end of the battle, they had already foreseen victory. Naturally, they wouldn't display their emotions as openly as younger individuals.

In contrast, the other Divine Sea Realm cultivators who had painstakingly fought their way to this location couldn't help but cheer with joy upon hearing this exchange.

"We won! We won!"

These Divine Sea Realm cultivators had previously followed the passage to this point, only to be blocked by thick flesh walls, preventing their advance. Although the Insect Queen's death had cleared those walls, the battlefield itself was now entirely permeated by a crimson mass – Lu Ye's Blood River. It looked unsettling, and they dared not venture rashly into this strange phenomenon, nor did they understand what it truly was.

Earth-shattering cheers erupted. The joy of victory spread continuously through the ranks behind them, and was then transmitted outwards via various messages. The Kyushu cultivator army, still waiting outside the Insect Nest, erupted in complete fervor. Moments later, all of Kyushu began to boil with excitement.

The insect plague, which had lasted for several years, was finally resolved completely today. This day was destined to be recorded in history.

It was unknown how long this jubilation would last before subsiding. Deep underground, the Divine Sea Realm cultivators who had come as support began to withdraw in an orderly fashion. The Ninth-Stage cultivators also prepared to exit this battlefield.

Although the great battle was over, there were still many follow-up matters to handle, all of which required their presence.

The Sect Master keenly noticed something unusual: "Yiye, is your secret art... out of control?"

Logically speaking, with the Insect Queen's death, Lu Ye's Blood River technique should have dissipated or been withdrawn. However, the dense crimson color still permeated the entire battlefield, which made the Sect Master feel a bit uneasy. Hearing this, everyone frowned.

Undoubtedly, Lu Ye was the greatest contributor to this battle. Not only the Haotian Alliance, but even the Myriad Demon Ridge faction didn't want anything bad to happen at this moment. They hadn't noticed it before, primarily because they were still immersed in the joy of victory. But when the Sect Master pointed it out, they quickly realized something was amiss.

A secret art going out of control could be a minor or major issue. But the scale of the secret art Lu Ye had unleashed was enormous. If it truly went out of control, the consequences would likely be dire. The war had been won, but its greatest contributor didn't end well; if word got out, it wouldn't sound good.

"It's a minor issue, nothing serious," Lu Ye replied. Indeed, it wasn't a major problem. The main reason was the immense amount of life force accumulated within the Blood River, which temporarily prevented him from fully withdrawing it. Of course, simply abandoning it was an option, but that would result in a significant loss.

Lu Ye wanted to refine all the life force in the Blood River. This massive life force was an invaluable asset to him; if he could refine it, his physical body would receive a tremendous boost. Furthermore, most Blood Tribe techniques were based on life force. Accumulating more life force within himself would make it easier to use Blood Arts in the future. He was currently doing precisely that, but it would require some time.

"Is there anything we can help with?" Long Bai had become somewhat familiar with Lu Ye and held the young man in high regard, so he expressed his stance on behalf of the Myriad Demon Ridge. This was the correct attitude toward a war hero; they couldn't possibly disband their alliance after the war and immediately turn on their greatest contributor. Everyone cared about their reputation; such an act was truly unthinkable. "If there's anything we can do, just say the word."

"Lord Long, I appreciate your kindness," Lu Ye said. "This matter requires my own effort; others cannot interfere." As he spoke, he used the Blood River to envelop Amber, sending it towards the Sect Master. Amber knew it wasn't appropriate to stay at that moment, so it obediently landed on the Sect Master's shoulder.

Long Bai nodded and said no more. He knew that even if Lu Ye genuinely needed help, he wouldn't allow Myriad Demon Ridge members to interfere. At this time, he would only seek assistance from the Haotian Alliance. But as things stood, outsiders truly couldn't intervene in this situation.

"Esteemed seniors, please go ahead," Lu Ye urged. "This battle is won, and billions of lives across Kyushu are awaiting your good news. There's no need to linger here." He needed to fully focus on refining the life force within the Blood River and preferred not to be disturbed.

Long Bai nodded and said, "In that case, take care!" Without further words, over two hundred Ninth-Stage cultivators, guided by Lu Ye, found the exit passage and quickly departed.

But the aura of one person did not move far away. Lu Ye briefly investigated and knew it was Nian Yuexian. She was clearly waiting for him and had stayed behind as a precaution.

Soon, the vast underground space was devoid of any other presence. Lu Ye immediately exerted the full power of his Talent Tree to refine the energy within the Blood River.

According to the Blood Tribe's inheritance, Lu Ye's mastery of Blood Arts surpassed even ordinary Blood Tribe members. Only certain 'Sacred Seeds' who had also obtained sacred blood could truly rival him. Information within the inheritance indicated that if Blood Arts were cultivated to their peak, one could achieve an indestructible state, capable of revival even from a single drop of fresh blood.

Blood rebirth seemed too fantastical. But after the battle, he was startled to realize it might actually be true. Even if true blood rebirth wasn't possible, it must be very close to it. The Insect Queen's ability to instantly recover from any injury—a power that left even the most elite team of two hundred helpless—truly resembled the regeneration of flesh and blood. A step further would be true rebirth.

Of course, this might be a unique ability of the Insect Race itself, unrelated to the Blood Tribe. But since the Blood Tribe's inheritance contained such records, it wasn't baseless. Lu Ye felt that if he had leisure in the future, he should delve into the Blood Tribe's inheritance. He dared not dream of true blood rebirth, nor did he expect instant recovery from injuries, but at the very least, if he got injured in the future, he could recover faster with the Blood Tribe's secret arts.

One more thing puzzled Lu Ye: what exactly was the Insect Queen's cultivation realm?!

If one were to say it was of the Divine Sea Realm, its divine sense was stronger than all the Ninth-Stage cultivators present. Under its soul impact, over two hundred people suffered significant losses. Moreover, its divine sense clearly gave the impression of transcending the Divine Sea. Its realm was very likely not Divine Sea, but something beyond it. Otherwise, even with the assistance of numerous Insectoid Royal Guards, it couldn't have possessed such immense power to single-handedly make over two hundred Ninth-Stage cultivators look so disheveled.

Even Senior Brother Feng Wujiang didn't possess such an ability. If the Insect Queen truly was only of the Divine Sea Realm, it couldn't possibly be stronger than Senior Brother. But if it wasn't Divine Sea Realm, what realm was it then? Lu Ye hadn't considered these things before, but now he had reached the Divine Sea. And given his cultivation efficiency, it wouldn't take long for him to reach Divine Sea Ninth Stage. What would be the path forward for cultivation then? He had to start thinking ahead.

In Kyushu, many Divine Sea Ninth-Stage cultivators, after cultivating to their limits, would enter seclusion to comprehend the mysteries beyond the Divine Sea. But after all these years, no one was known to have made a breakthrough. The Divine Sea seemed to be a limit. Yet, cultivators who had reached the end of the Divine Sea could clearly feel that there was still a path ahead, but they couldn't find the way in. For cultivators who dedicated their lives to pursuing higher cultivation and greater power, such a feeling was incredibly tormenting and agonizing.

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