Chapter 1606: Heavenly Lan Realm Cultivators Arrive at Dongli Realm

The Soul Transformation cultivators from Tianlan Realm intend to invade other realms and plunder their cultivation resources. The cultivators from Dongli Realm, on the other hand, want to seize this opportunity to counter-attack into Tianlan Realm.

Tianlan Realm has also prepared a contingency. They have set up numerous restrictions around the spatial passage, sealing off an area of a hundred million *li*. If they cannot defeat other realms, they can immediately retreat and seal off the entrance.

The difference is that Tianlan Realm's restrictions were temporarily set up, whereas the restrictions at the Fallen Immortal Cave have existed for a long time.

“Hmph, the power of a realm is no laughing matter. The higher one's cultivation, the stronger the realm's pressure. At most, one or two mid-Soul Transformation cultivators will be sent over. In the Immortal-Devil War over four thousand years ago, the strongest devil was only at the mid-Soul Transformation stage. We have several Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures and are well-rested, ready for battle. Fellow Daoist Zhou and his companions will guard outside the Fallen Immortal Cave. We'll kill any who come, one by one or in pairs; we won't let them have an easy time. If we can't defeat them, we'll destroy the spatial passage, seal off the Fallen Immortal Cave, and trap them inside.”

Liu Ye sneered, his face filled with murderous intent.

The Soul Transformation cultivators from both realms had their own plans and contingency measures.

Tianlan Realm's advantage is that it has integrated all its forces, with everyone united in purpose and effort, and it possesses Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures capable of breaking through realms. Its disadvantage is that cultivators with excessively high cultivation cannot travel to Dongli Realm. Dongli Realm's advantage is fighting on home ground, allowing for the rapid deployment of numerous experts. Its disadvantage is that Dongli Realm has not integrated all its forces, leading to internal disagreements.

A commonality between the Soul Transformation cultivators of both realms is their desire to plunder the other realm's cultivation resources to help themselves advance to the late Soul Transformation stage.

As long as their goals are achieved, they are indifferent to the casualties among their disciples. Or rather, they have no mood for sorrow. The weaker side will be assimilated and annihilated by the stronger one.

“Alas, if we weren't unable to communicate with our ancestors in the Spirit Realm, why would we have fallen to this point, needing our juniors to fight among themselves as a show for cultivators from another realm?”

Ye Yan frowned, his tone carrying a hint of reluctance.

“I don't know what happened in the Spirit Realm. We can't communicate with our ancestors there, and all kinds of secret arts are useless. If we can't cultivate to the late Soul Transformation stage, our only option is to clandestinely travel, but the failure rate is too high. Speaking of which, the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda and the Flying Immortal Ruins also appeared after that. I wonder if there's a connection between them.”

Sun Tianhu said with some curiosity. Beast God Island used to be able to use secret arts to contact their ancestors who ascended to the Spirit Realm. Later, something unknown happened, and they could no longer reach their ancestors in the Spirit Realm. It was after this that the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda and the Flying Immortal Ruins appeared.

Because of this, some speculate that the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda came from the Spirit Realm. Among the many forces in Dongli Realm, only a handful possess Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures. Records show that the Immortal Suppressing Pagoda has already revealed three Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures. The rarity of Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures is due to two important reasons: first, the preciousness of their crafting materials, and second, the high difficulty of their refinement.

“It's a pity we don't have a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure capable of breaking through realms. Otherwise, we would be invading them instead of them invading us. We just don't know which realm they're from.”

Liu Ye's tone held a hint of helplessness.

“Knowing wouldn't help. We don't know the specific situation of other realms, especially the number of Soul Transformation cultivators. We also don't know how long these foreign cultivators have been here, and they don't know much about Dongli Realm. If we weren't worried about alerting them, we would have captured them and soul-searched them long ago. It's also thanks to the diviners of Taiyi Immortal Sect who foresaw a great catastrophe, allowing us to prepare in advance; otherwise, they might have succeeded. I wonder if they have diviners and if they can foresee our counter-attack.”

Bai Xin sighed.

Liu Ye nodded and said, “We must guard against that. Let's hide first! Cooperate with Fellow Daoist Zhou and his group to completely annihilate the invading enemies. Let them send more people over, and we'll try to inflict as much damage as possible on their forces before we counter-attack. However, they probably have contingencies too, Fellow Daoist Bai. You and Fellow Daoist Ye should be extra careful when the time comes; the enemy should also have backup plans.”

“Don't worry! The Divine Weapons Palace has lent you the Blood Demon Blade. Coupled with the Profound Sun Demon Extermination Banner left by the Puppet Emperor and the Myriad People's Brush left by Sage Kong, as long as you establish a foothold in the other realm, we will immediately send reinforcements and personnel to support you.”

Sun Tianhu said solemnly. The Soul Transformation cultivators from Eastern Barren Lands, Northern Border, Southern Sea, and Central Plains had united, preparing to leverage the foreign cultivators' invasion as an opportunity to counter-attack into the other realm.

“You all must also be prepared. In case our counter-attack fails, or the enemy is too strong, seal this place off and prevent the foreign cultivators from breaking out.”

Ye Yan cautioned. He felt it wouldn't be that smooth, but they had to try.

Their counter-attack into other realms might result in heavy casualties, and doing nothing could also lead to significant losses. Regardless of their actions, the great catastrophe still loomed and would not be averted by human will. They hoped that the catastrophe would manifest as an invasion of other realms, with heavy casualties among their disciples, as this would be more acceptable to them.

“Alright, they're coming soon. Let's hide first! With the Profound Wind Sky-Shrouding Banner in hand, even late-Soul Transformation cultivators won't be able to detect us.”

As Sun Tianhu spoke, he flipped his palm, and a hazy green banner appeared in his hand. The small green banner emitted a faint spatial fluctuation and astonishing spiritual energy, clearly a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure.

With a gentle flick of his wrist, the Profound Wind Sky-Shrouding Banner erupted with dazzling green light, enveloping the four of them.

As the green light dissipated, Sun Tianhu and the other three vanished.

The black hole high in the sky shook violently, appearing as if it could collapse at any moment, and strong winds swirled backward.

A surge of blood-red light tore open the black hole, expanding its volume.

Accompanied by deafening roars, the void twisted and crumpled like a rag.

After the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, a dazzling fiery light illuminated the black hole. A huge red sphere flew out, carrying over a dozen cultivators, including Ma Hongfei. The red sphere slowly descended in front of Shen Haoran and his four companions.

“Junior Martial Brother Shen, I trust you've been well.”

Ma Hongfei greeted Shen Haoran. He and Shen Haoran had a good personal relationship.

“Senior Martial Brother Ma, why is it just you all?”

Shen Haoran paused slightly, speaking with some confusion.

“We are the vanguards. Martial Uncle Long and the others are behind us.”

Ma Hongfei explained that Soul Transformation cultivators wouldn't lead the charge. It was natural for Nascent Soul cultivators to go first, and only when there were no issues would the Soul Transformation cultivators follow.

“Martial Uncle Long and the others will be here shortly. Junior Martial Brother Shen, please tell us about the situation in this realm! We're relying on you for that.”

Shen Haoran nodded and began to recount what he knew.

A deafening dragon roar echoed from within the black hole. A crimson flood dragon over a hundred *zhang* long flew out, carrying dozens of cultivators on its back.

“Martial Uncle Long, we're here!”

Shen Haoran exclaimed loudly, his expression excited.

The crimson flood dragon circled once and descended from high altitude into the valley. With a flash of red light, the flood dragon transformed into a red-robed maiden with exquisite features and a pair of red dragon horns on her head. This was Long Hanji, a cultivator at the early Soul Transformation stage.

“Disciples pay respects to Martial Uncle Long!”

Shen Haoran and the others said in unison, their expressions filled with excitement.

“Set up formations to welcome the subsequent reinforcements. Junior Martial Nephew Shen, tell me about the situation in this realm, especially regarding those old Soul Transformation monsters. As the saying goes, 'know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles'.”

Long Hanji instructed.

Shen Haoran repeatedly assented and then recounted everything he knew.