Chapter 2260: Summoning the Integration Dao

Over a year ago, You Die captured a human named Lu Ye. From him, she learned about a Dao pattern called “Connected by the Same Spirit.” Unfortunately, to this day, neither the Insect nor the Blood race has been able to make any significant progress in studying it.

However, somehow, Lu Ye escaped the Insect Nest and subsequently killed many Integration realm cultivators from both the Insect and Blood races.

Especially in recent months, he has been active on various battlefields, and his unpredictable movements have caused significant losses to their side.

You Die received much criticism for this. After all, he escaped from her, and as an Insect Mother specializing in soul power, her inability to control even a single human made her entirely to blame.

When Li Qi abducted Lu Ye that day, the Blood Race member who was speaking had been with Li Qi, so he immediately recognized his identity.

“Oh? He is Lu Ye?” Che Lin sized up Lu Ye, his brows furrowing. “Insect Mother You Die, is this mere human the ‘good news’ you spoke of?”

“Indeed!”

“I’d like to hear more?”

Che Lin spoke in a deep voice. The other Integration realm cultivators, unaware of the full truth, were also full of doubts. They couldn’t understand why merely capturing a human warranted the Insect Mother summoning everyone. Even if this human had previously killed many of their Integration realm cultivators, now that he was captured, they reasoned he should just be killed.

“This person… knows how to leave Splendor!” You Die slowly spoke.

These words sent ripples through the crowd. Every single Integration realm cultivator present looked grave, and some even let out irrepressible gasps.

Che Lin instantly turned his head, his gaze fixed intently on Lu Ye.

A hint of red light seeped into his vision. Immediately, that red light exploded outwards!

“Blood Sea Art?” Che Lin was startled. He couldn't understand how a human like Lu Ye could use such a blood art. And wasn't he supposed to be under You Die's restrictions?

Before he could react, an inexpressible, terrifying pressure descended from above. It caused his very blood and qi to almost solidify.

Sacredness!

Such potent Sacredness!

Che Lin instinctively sensed trouble. Just as he was about to activate his Dao power, his soul suddenly trembled, and his mind became instantly chaotic.

The moment the Blood Sea expanded, not only did Che Lin realize something was wrong, but the other Integration realm cultivators also perceived the danger. They secretly activated their Dao power. However, the other three Blood Race members suffered the same fate as Che Lin. Their cultivation and strength were inferior to Che Lin's, as was their Sacredness. Suddenly subjected to such suppression, they nearly collapsed to their knees.

At that very moment, two pre-prepared direct descendants of the Insect Race attacked.

You Die also revealed her soul form. Wielding her Dao weapon longsword, she lunged at Che Lin.

Lu Ye, meanwhile, targeted the other two Insect Race members. His Mountain Crushing Saber unsheathed, the wheel-like blade glinted like the moon as a flash of blade light struck the enemy closest to him.

This was an unprepared assault. Inside the Insect Nest, with You Die present, no one had expected such a sudden turn of events.

Che Lin, however, was cautious enough. He hadn't suspected You Die of being a traitor or anything; it was just that the summoning itself felt unusual. Therefore, he had remained vigilant since entering the Insect Nest.

Lu Ye saw his vigilance and did not act immediately.

As You Die spoke her last words, the moment Che Lin lowered his guard, Lu Ye then decisively struck. His attack was all about catching them by surprise.

The method to leave Splendor – this news was too extraordinary. Anyone who heard it couldn't help but be deeply shaken.

Chaotic Dao power surged, accompanied by shouts of alarm and screams.

In just a few breaths, the expanding Blood Sea suddenly receded.

Only four figures remained standing. All the other Integration realm cultivators lay in pools of blood.

You Die, holding her longsword, looked surprised. “How could this be…”

When she attacked Che Lin by surprise, she had expected a major battle. After all, Che Lin's strength was not to be underestimated. Even in the depths of the Insect Nest, it wouldn't be easy for her to eliminate him.

She had originally counted on Lu Ye and her two direct descendants to deal with the other Integration realm cultivators and then assist her to jointly kill Che Lin.

But in reality, she succeeded with surprising ease. This Insect Race Integration realm cultivator, whose strength was only slightly below hers, had no chance to resist her.

When did Che Lin’s strength become so weak?

No, it wasn't that Che Lin was weak. He had previously fought Zi Ying several times. Although he suffered losses, he managed to escape intact each time. How could such strength be considered weak?

Yet Che Lin's performance just now was indeed shockingly vulnerable.

It wasn't just him. The other three Blood Race Integration realm cultivators were the same. They were actually casually dealt with by her two direct descendants.

The remaining two Insect Race members also didn't escape Lu Ye's lethal grip.

Whoosh, whoosh…

Two beams of white light suddenly descended from the sky, landing on Lu Ye, who was excitedly collecting loot. This made You Die and the two direct descendant Insect Race members stare in astonishment.

To receive two Star Abyss Blessings at once was truly unprecedented.

“Don't just stand there, stick to the plan!” Lu Ye quickly finished collecting the spoils. He then turned to look at You Die and the two Integration realm Insect Race members, who were still dazed.

You Die's two direct descendants were still foolishly standing there. They had received prior notification, learning that their Insect Mother intended to ambush and kill other Integration realm cultivators in the war zone, which they found somewhat unbelievable. However, under You Die's command, they were utterly unable to resist.

They had expected this battle to be earth-shattering. Never did they imagine it would end so easily.

As for the subsequent plan, they truly didn't know. All of them turned to look at You Die's soul form.

You Die sighed. Although somewhat reluctant, since the first step had already been taken, things were no longer in her hands.

Immediately, her divine sense surged, and she issued orders to her two direct descendants.

Both Insect Race Integration realm cultivators' expressions changed. They looked at You Die with disbelief.

“Hurry up and go!” You Die's expression turned cold.

Only then did the two Insect Race members acknowledge the order. “Yes!” As they spoke, they turned and darted outwards.

“Come!” Lu Ye beckoned to You Die.

You Die showed some resistance. “Perhaps I should stay here…”

“Less talk!” Lu Ye glared at her.

“Sigh!” You Die sighed. Her figure flashed and merged into Lu Ye's Sea of Consciousness.

The next moment, the space around Lu Ye began to distort.

Thirty breaths later, outside the stronghold where Che Lin had been stationed, Lu Ye's figure suddenly appeared. He instructed, “This area is yours!”

You Die's soul form reappeared. Looking at the many Insect and Blood Race members who had withdrawn into the stronghold due to her command, a hint of bewilderment flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. “Don't worry, Big Brother Ye, Little Die has no turning back now. I definitely won't let you down.”

“Let's hope so!” Lu Ye said indifferently. The space around him twisted again.

You Die darted out from beside him and rushed into the stronghold. The next moment, slaughter began. With her Integration realm peak cultivation, entering a stronghold filled entirely with Entry realm cultivators was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep.

Another thirty breaths later, Lu Ye had arrived at another stronghold. His figure flickered, and the Blood Sea spread out and rapidly expanded, enveloping the stronghold.

Within the span of an incense stick's burning time, just one incense stick's worth of time, as the Blood Sea receded, the entire stronghold fell silent.

Lu Ye's true body stood in place, while his nine Blood Treasure clones dispersed to collect Dao bones.

His Blood Treasure clones weren't of much use in direct combat anymore, but they were perfectly fine for menial tasks.

The reason he hadn't agreed to You Die's suggestion of gathering the Integration realm cultivators one by one and dealing with them separately was his fear of complications arising from delay, or news leaking out.

Ambuhing them all at once was undoubtedly more convenient for subsequent control. The deaths of the Integration realm cultivators at various strongholds had not yet leaked out, and the Entry realm cultivators, under You Die's prior command, had condensed their defenses and gathered in one place. It was the perfect time for a massacre.

A moment later, the nine Blood Treasure clones returned, and Lu Ye's gaze was already fixed on the next stronghold!

There were eight strongholds in the war zone. The two direct descendant Insect Race members could each handle one. You Die, being stronger and faster, should be able to handle two.

Thus, he was left with the task of dealing with a full four strongholds.

The plan progressed smoothly. As Lu Ye teleported repeatedly, each stronghold became a river of blood.

Ultimately, there were some unexpected developments. When Lu Ye finished with the third stronghold and was preparing to move to the last one, he 'saw' that the stronghold was already empty. Looking deeper, many Insect and Blood Race cultivators were fleeing in all directions.

Lu Ye knew that the news must have leaked.

The fleeing Insect and Blood Race members might not know exactly what had happened, but they must have sensed something was wrong, which is why they hastily abandoned the stronghold.

Although he couldn't achieve complete success, Lu Ye was not dissatisfied. The current situation was within his expectations.

He didn't waste time pursuing the fleeing enemies, as it would be too inefficient. Instead, Lu Ye turned his gaze towards the location of the Yellow Springs War Star.

His profound vision searched and quickly settled on a short, white-haired old man.

Almost the instant his vision fell upon the other person, the old man, who had been sitting cross-legged in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze was like thunder and lightning. He looked around, his white eyebrows furrowing, and slowly spoke, “Which fellow Daoist has arrived? Please show yourself.”

Such powerful perception!

Lu Ye secretly marveled in his heart. Indeed, Integration realm peak cultivators who could oversee a major war zone were not to be trifled with.

“Greetings, Fellow Daoist Yellow Springs!” Lu Ye's voice echoed in the old man's ears.

He had never met Yellow Springs before, but with just one glance, he recognized that this was the supreme commander overseeing this war zone.

Yellow Springs' brows furrowed even deeper. Although he had sensed Lu Ye's gaze, he couldn't locate Lu Ye's whereabouts at all.

This was quite peculiar.

What astonished him even more was that Lu Ye's voice sounded very young.

When did such a figure appear in Splendor?

“What is your name?” Yellow Springs asked in a deep voice. Although he felt no hostility, the feeling of being secretly observed was unsettling.

“Lu Ye.”

“Lu Ye?” Yellow Springs' brows rose. “Are you *that* Lu Ye?”

“If there isn't anyone else with that name, then it must be me.”

“May I ask, young friend, why you seek me out?”

“Fellow Daoist can send people to investigate the various strongholds of the Insect and Blood races more thoroughly. There might be a pleasant surprise.”

“A pleasant surprise? What kind of surprise?” Yellow Springs asked, but there was no longer any response. The feeling of being observed had also vanished.