Chapter 2874: Five and a Half Saints

Winds of Kyushu

Winds of Kyushu

Bringing Si Shengya into the Harmonization Realm was quite simple. Lu Ye still had a large reserve of Dao Harmony Pearl fragments in his minor world, so he just needed to casually pick one and give it to Si Shengya.

After personally watching the human demigod disappear from his sight, Lu Ye used his own Dao Harmony Pearl to enter the Harmonization Realm.

In the vast Initial Hall, Lu Ye appeared and found Si Shengya, then led him towards the battle arena.

Along the way, Si Shengya looked around and sighed, "So many years have passed, yet nothing has changed here."

Back then, he had ascended from the Inner Realm and fallen into the Origin Realm. In those days, he naturally frequented places like the Harmonization Realm, so he was not unfamiliar with it.

"Saint Si, has that restraining force changed?" Lu Ye asked.

Si Shengya nodded, "I haven't felt it since I entered this place."

Lu Ye was pleased. It seemed his idea was correct; the Harmonization Realm could block the restrictive power from the Origin Realm. This way, Si Shengya wouldn't have to expend mental effort and energy resisting it, which would undoubtedly greatly aid his recovery.

A moment later, in a secret room within the battle arena.

Qin Feng stared in astonishment at Lu Ye and Si Shengya before him. If Lu Ye hadn't personally come to tell him, he would genuinely find it hard to believe such an incredible thing existed in the world.

He had previously learned about some aspects of the Origin Realm from Lu Ye, knowing that there were many demigods and true saints there. Yet, he had never imagined that he would one day meet a demigod returning from the Origin Realm!

Although this demigod looked rather disheveled at the moment, he was, after all, a demigod.

Upon hearing about the current situation within the Origin Realm, Qin Feng's expression couldn't help but turn solemn.

A short while later, after settling Si Shengya, Qin Feng led Lu Ye into another secret room.

"Brother Feng, is there something else?" Lu Ye noticed.

Qin Feng said, "Little Ye, according to your conjecture, even if someone in this Star Abyss now advances to demigod, they won't fall into the Origin Realm?"

Lu Ye's expression shifted slightly. "Brother Feng, do you have something in mind?"

Lu Ye wasn't entirely clear about how strong Qin Feng's foundation truly was. The only thing he could confirm was that Qin Feng definitely possessed the foundation of a Top Ten City Lord. If he had an Eon-grade Dao Harmony Pearl, he would certainly be among the Star Abyss's Top Ten City Lords.

However, he had always stayed in the Harmonization Realm, managing the battle arena, and was not keen on vying for power in the Star Abyss.

Qin Feng nodded, "I do have some thoughts. To be honest, lately, I've had a feeling that I could advance further, but I haven't made up my mind yet."

As expected, Qin Feng indeed possessed the foundation of a Top Ten City Lord.

Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Empress had previously sensed their own shackles loosening, and it was the same for Qin Feng.

The return and integration of the Origin Realm seemed to have made it somewhat easier for cultivators of their level to achieve breakthroughs, or perhaps, less stringent than before.

"Brother Feng, if you're interested, you could certainly try," Lu Ye said. "According to Saint Si, he can now easily resist the restrictive power from the Origin Realm."

Qin Feng understood. "I understand. But I need to make some preparations first."

If he were truly to attempt advancement, the Harmonization Realm was clearly not a suitable place. Advancing to a demigod would undoubtedly cause a significant stir. If he advanced here and accidentally triggered the Harmonization Realm's restrictions, being banished into the Nameless Land would be disastrous.

Therefore, if Qin Feng wanted to advance, he would have to leave the Harmonization Realm.

Lu Ye suddenly remembered something else: "Brother Feng, is the accumulated erosion power in your body a serious problem?"

Qin Feng, of course, knew what Lu Ye was worried about. He smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, compared to others, the erosion power in my body isn't much. That's because I've essentially remained in the Harmonization Realm since I integrated with the Dao."

If it weren't for that, with Qin Feng's foundation and strength, he wouldn't be without his own Dao Harmony City. Therefore, his level of erosion was far lower than that of other Top Ten City Lord-level powerhouses.

Suddenly, a thought struck him. "Little Ye, from what you're saying, it sounds like you have a way to resolve this?" Otherwise, why would he ask such a question.

"I do have some methods for that. Brother Feng, if you need them, you can find me anytime."

Qin Feng had always looked out for him. Now that Qin Feng wanted to advance to demigod, at this critical juncture, this was the only thing Lu Ye could do.

Qin Feng didn't reply immediately; instead, he fell into thought. After a long while, he said, "Little Ye, I have two friends who might have such a need..."

Lu Ye said, "Since they are Brother Feng's friends, just bring them."

The Harmonization Realm had always been a place where hidden talents resided. Throughout history, countless powerhouses whose erosion power reached a critical point had sought refuge here, and Fuguang was one of them.

There were certainly more than just Fuguang in the Harmonization Realm. However, these powerhouses lived incognito. Ordinary cultivators found it difficult to reach them, and even if they did, they might not recognize their true identities.

Qin Feng himself was a powerhouse of this caliber and also the master of the battle arena, so it was natural for him to have access to such individuals.

Now that the shackles were loosening, wouldn't such powerhouses want to advance to demigod? They simply dared not leave the Harmonization Realm. If Lu Ye could help them overcome their current predicament, they would certainly offer something in return.

Qin Feng nodded, "I'll talk it over with them properly."

He certainly knew more than just two similar powerhouses. However, his relationships with the others weren't as deep, nor was there as much trust.

First, he needed to ensure one thing: that such powerhouses, after advancing to demigod, would not become enemies of Lu Ye and the forces close to him.

Qin Feng departed. Lu Ye didn't linger and returned directly to Phoenix Nest.

With Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Empress in seclusion, Dragon City and Phoenix Nest both required his guardianship. It was naturally not ideal for him to stay long in the Harmonization Realm. Besides, it was just for healing, so the specific location didn't matter.

Meanwhile, an hour earlier.

At the place where Fuguang advanced, spatial ripples surged, and a vast expanse of void seemed to transform into a mirror. Figures emerged one after another.

Each figure possessed an immense aura and an imposing presence. As many as five such figures emerged in succession. A sixth, obscured figure seemed to want to emerge, but the mirror-like void suddenly shattered, and the obscured sixth figure vanished with it.

"Only five could come out, then..." The leading Blood Clan member's gaze shifted slightly.

Si Shengya escaped from the Origin Realm during their great battle. The powerful aftermath of their energies tore open the realm barrier, allowing him to narrowly escape.

However, this also allowed them to find a weak point in the realm barrier, and they expended considerable effort and cost to break through it again.

But now, it seemed only five of them could exit the Origin Realm. For the subsequent demigods to emerge, even greater cost and effort would be required.

"This is the Inner Realm?" Another Demon Clan member looked around, his eyes filled with novelty. Although he was a demigod, he was a native of the Origin Realm and had only heard of the Inner Realm, never seen it personally.

For them, the Origin Realm was a cage. To escape today was naturally exhilarating.

"It is indeed vast and magnificent." Even his demigod divine sense struggled to grasp its full scope, unlike in the Origin Realm, where a single sweep could reveal the situation of almost half the realm. As he spoke, he glanced down at his side, where a blurry, phantom-like chain entwined him. He let out a slight hmph, and with a surge of power, the chain became invisible. "This restriction is rather annoying."

"Alright, we can resist this restrictive power, so there's no need to pay too much attention to it!" The leading Blood Clan member said, then turned to another Blood Clan member beside him. "You are from the Inner Realm and are most familiar with this place. Tell us, what should we do next?"

If Lu Ye had been there, he would certainly have been surprised to see this Blood Clan member.

For this Blood Clan member was none other than his old acquaintance, Xue Jiu, who had fallen into the Origin Realm with him back then.

Just as Lu Ye had conjectured, after he left the Origin Realm, Xue Jiu had refined Xue Tianxing's bloodline and successfully advanced to the rank of demigod.

This time, among the demigods from the Origin Realm entering the Inner Realm, he was one of the first five, simply because he was originally from the Inner Realm and most familiar with it.

However, at this moment, Xue Jiu's face was ashen. His fists were clenched, his body trembled slightly, and his eyes glowed blood-red.

He was heartbroken!

Although when he and Lu Ye were collecting Dao Harmony Pearl fragments in the underground abyss in the Origin Realm years ago, he had already suspected that Blood Drink City might not be in a good state.

After all, too many Dao Harmony Pearl fragments had flown by during that period. There must have been an extremely tragic and significant war erupting in the Inner Realm.

During that time, it was highly probable that Blood Drink City was under attack, and many of the Dao Harmony Cities under his command were being successively breached.

But in the end, he still held a glimmer of hope.

Until just now, when he returned from the Origin Realm, that hope was shattered.

Because he could not feel the blessings of Blood Drink City's Dao Harmony Pearl!

As a Top Ten City Lord, as long as he was in the Inner Realm, no matter his location, he would receive a certain degree of augmentation and blessing. The premise was that his Dao Harmony Pearl remained intact.

Since he didn't feel it now, it meant his Dao Harmony Pearl had been shattered, and Blood Drink City was surely gone.

That was his accumulation of countless years. At that moment, Xue Jiu's heart ached so much it felt like it was bleeding!

It was obvious to him that this was the doing of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans!

He was furious, wishing he could immediately rush to Dragon City and Phoenix Nest to seek revenge against Yang Fengxian and Huang Shiniang.

However, he eventually suppressed his rage.

Forcibly calming himself, he spoke, "The Abyss's will has given us the primary mission of collecting the core fragments of the Dao Harmony Pearls on this journey. However, these core fragments can only be found in the Top Ten Dao Harmony Cities."

"In that case, let's just attack them!" Another Feathered Clan demigod said.

Xue Jiu gave him a leisurely glance and said indifferently, "Our demigod strength is indeed formidable, but none of the Top Ten Dao Harmony Cities are easily breached. If those Top Ten City Lords are augmented by Eon-grade Dao Harmony Pearls, they have the capital to fight us. Rushing into an attack like this might not succeed!"

The Blood Clan demigod who spoke first said, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Xue Jiu pondered for a moment, "First, let's help you seize a few Dao Harmony Pearls. That way, you can also increase your strength."

At these words, the other four demigods all showed delight.

The reason they were so eager for the Inner Realm was, first, because the Origin Realm was a cage to them. Escaping the Origin Realm meant escaping this prison.

Second, it was about the Dao Harmony Pearls.

Previously, throughout the entire Origin Realm, only Xue Jiu possessed a Dao Harmony Pearl. Even as a newly advanced demigod, his strength was quite formidable, which made them extremely envious.

Now that they had entered the Inner Realm, they too would possess their own Dao Harmony Pearls.