Chapter 452: It Turns Out It Was You Zhao Xing Was Kidnapped

"I prostrate myself before the profound firmament, where cosmic signs are manifest and earthly powers penetrate the unseen depths.Flowing mists obscure the sun, and torrential rains inundate the cosmos.The Rain Immortal, bearing the ceremonial jade scepter, commands the nine realms with threefold cloud seals.Summoning the nine wild thunder decrees as a saving command, to spread divine grace and shower life-giving rain upon generations.Today, I offer the azure scepter to the Four Suns, returning to the land as sacrificial offerings;Piously burning the Dao's mystery, gathering star marrow to make jade nectar.Unveiling the celestial order of time, once more showering sweet rain upon the barren lands."

The chanting entered the spiritual threshold. Zhao Xing, Yang Baihe, and the others were swaying their heads as they listened, when Ji Yuan suddenly stopped reciting.

"The Rain Immortal Sacrifice Text sounds quite pleasant when recited in the sacred language of the Tortoise Clan. Why did you stop?" Shi Yue asked.

"I can't recite any more," Ji Yuan shook his head. "The sacrificial scripture has already elicited a response. If I continue, we'll enter the ritual commencement phase. The Elder hasn't given the order yet, so I mustn't mess things up."

"You've learned it all?" Yang Baihe asked.

"Naturally," Ji Yuan puffed out his chest. "I can't help with much else, but when it comes to the Path of Sacrifice, I'm quite skilled."

"Impressive," Yang Baihe praised him telepathically, staring intently.

Their current location was the Rain Immortal sacrificial area, situated on a star-land at the confluence of the Cloud Immortal Realm and the Rain Immortal Realm. This small star-land could be called the 'Sacrificial Continent'. Although it was abundant in spiritual rain and fertile in land, there were few traces of civilization apart from numerous altars. This was because it was the 'Rain Immortal's' place of descent. The Spirit Void Sacred Palace of the Upper Three Realms believed the Rain Immortal was an embodiment of the Great Dao of Nature, and thus, this place should remain in its natural state.

Upon arriving, the Demon Ape Prince's attendants began preparing for the sacrifice. Although they hadn't given rise to the Path of Starry Sky Historians, their sacrificial practices were flourishing, though still inferior compared to the Profound Spirit Starfield. Ji Yuan had only listened once and read the Rain Immortal Sacrifice Text once, yet he had fully mastered the crucial part of the sacrificial process—the prayer to the deity. Yang Baihe's praise of his skill was no exaggeration.

'Even a 'sewer' profession from the Profound Spirit Starfield would be overwhelmingly powerful here,' Zhao Xing mused. 'No matter how weak or suppressed the sacrificial system is there, it's still stronger than that of the Spirit Void Realm.'

Ultimately, the Profound Spirit Starfield once had many deities and a very complete system, which the Spirit Void Origin Realm lacked. The Profound Spirit Starfield also possessed many divine artifacts, but here, they were deemed non-existent.

"Ji Yuan, what else do you need?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Elder, if we kill the Demon Ape Prince, we won't lack anything. They've already prepared everything; the items are all ready."

"If we don't kill him, then besides the Rain Stone, there's a lot to prepare," Ji Yuan said. "Although many of the procedures are useless steps they concocted just to show respect for the Rain Immortal, there are still quite a few things that are actually needed. For instance, the Sun-Star Rotation Platform and the Moon-Star Rotation Platform are essential for adjusting the positions of the sun and moon in both realms. Also, seventeen types of source-less water, thirty-two jars of Dao Bone Feed, and so on—in total, approximately seventeen thousand different kinds of items."

Seventeen thousand kinds? Zhao Xing shook his head in disbelief.

The Rain Immortal was not a true 'deity,' but merely a figment of imagination created by the powerful cultivators of the Spirit Void Origin Realm. Essentially, it was a cosmic phenomenon formed by the combination of the Spirit Void Origin Realm and the 'Celestial Transformation' of the external Desolate Domain. There were many other wonders created by unique environments, such as the Stacked Realm Mountains. Simply put, it could be regarded as a world-level manifestation of creation's essence. Unlike the spiritual essence of mountains during the Profound Yellow Realm era, this was the spiritual essence of realms, and it could be actively induced, though the steps to trigger it were somewhat numerous.

As for why Ji Yuan had sensed something, Zhao Xing guessed there was a divine-tier item in the Spirit Void Origin Realm that, after being sacrificed to for many years, had developed a 'feedback from a deity'-like sensation. However, Zhao Xing didn't know what exactly this divine item was or where it was located. In any case, it wasn't a 'life form' or a god within a cultivation system.

At this moment, the Demon Ape royal family, along with a group of Sacred Palace ceremonial guards, were constructing the altar. Among the guards were members of the Tortoise Clan and other races resembling wolf-kin. Since the altars had to be built on-site, the project was quite substantial. Also, because it wasn't the time for the large-scale, regular 'Rain Immortal Festival,' the Sacred Palace's ceremonial guards were needed to help set up the various sized altars for the festival. The personal bestowal ceremony currently being performed by the Demon Ape Prince was called a 'Minor Rain Immortal Sacrifice'. It was exclusive to the royalty of hegemon-tier races, specifically used for breaking through to the Reincarnation Realm.

'Since seventeen thousand kinds of items are needed, then this Demon Ape Prince simply has to die,' Zhao Xing mused. 'However, the Demon Ape Prince's breakthrough will undoubtedly attract attention. If I act here, I'm sure to draw powerful cultivators from the Spirit Void Sacred Palace.'

Though Old Master Zhao could now kill ordinary Reincarnation Realm cultivators and was confident he could escape from veteran Reincarnation Realm experts using his Ancient Dao Golden Cicada Robe and Void Scarecrow, he would be in serious trouble if he encountered a Lord-tier cultivator. Back when they faced Lord Tiangui, fifty people, each a genius among geniuses, had to unite, and it was only by leveraging the terrain of the Boundary Volcano that they severely wounded Lord Tiangui. Lord Tiangui's eventual death was not caused by Old Master Zhao. And the Spirit Void Sacred Palace had Emperor-Lord tier existences! Their numbers were few. In his previous life, when he looked through the history of the Spirit Void Realm, only the Palace Lord had reached the Emperor-Lord tier.

'The Rain Immortal Festival sacrifice is an opportunity not to be missed. In my previous life, after the Empire broke through here, this wonder of the Rain Immortal Festival sacrifice vanished, existing only in records. Perhaps it was due to the destruction of the Sacrificial Continent, or perhaps someone took the 'divine item' causing it. If I continue to wait, I might miss the chance to perfect the Great Dao of Heavenly Timing.'

There were many difficulties. After much thought, Zhao Xing decided to ask Yang Baihe first.

"Captain, a new problem."

"Speak."

"I want to use the Demon Ape Prince's altar," Zhao Xing said, detailing his new plan. "But this might attract the attention of the Spirit Void Sacred Palace, prompting Lord-tier experts, or even an Emperor-Lord, to investigate the situation. Can you think of a way?"

Yang Baihe was silent for a moment. "This is a bit tricky. The Spirit Void Origin Realm isn't familiar with the Path of the Historian. Once I break through to the Reincarnation Realm and use the World-Mending Pen to employ the methods of 'Plum for Peach' and 'Reversal of Fortune,' I'll have an 80-90% chance of shielding us from the Lord-tier cultivators here."

"That high?" Ji Yuan was surprised.

"History within realms and outside realms differs," Yang Baihe explained. "The Spirit Void Realm's historian system is extremely backward, akin to a savage land. I can manipulate it as I please. Our world-transmission typically chooses such unowned minor worlds, as they are easier to modify and rebuild. The Profound Spirit Starfield is different. If it were a Lord-tier human from an ancient kingdom, even a slightly powerful one, the success rate wouldn't exceed 30%. If it were our Red Star Empire, the success rate would be below 10%."

Zhao Xing sighed with emotion, "The profound weight of Profound Spirit's historical records is like a guiding light on the path of cultivation. We might not know where we're going, but at least we know where we came from."

Yang Baihe nodded. "That's right. The longer the history of a nation or a race, the stronger the Historical Dao, and the cultivators within it are less likely to get lost. For example, during the Five Emperors era, incidents of cultivation deviation were common, but nowadays, they rarely occur in various professions. Of course, except for your True Self Sect's Agricultural Officers."

Zhao Xing chuckled, "How presumptuous."

"Let's get back to the point," Qi Tian reminded. "What if an Emperor-Lord tier moves out?"

"If it's an Emperor-Lord tier, they'd see through it at a glance. My shielding would fail 100%, let alone modification," Yang Baihe said. "An Emperor-Lord tier's true spirit has been immersed in the Great Dao for many years, and ordinary methods can no longer deceive them. At least, I cannot bypass such a high level."

Zhao Xing nodded. This was precisely the difficulty. They could, at most, shield themselves from the Spirit Void Realm's Lord-tier cultivators, but that Tortoise Clan Emperor-Lord would be unaffected.

"Captain, Agricultural Officer Zhao, I have a suggestion." At this moment, Shi Yue suddenly spoke.

"Please speak."

"Actually, we only need to consider one thing: ensuring Agricultural Officer Zhao safely completes the sacrifice." Shi Yue presented his idea: "To achieve this, we don't necessarily have to confront that Tortoise Clan Emperor-Lord directly."

"But if the Sacred Palace's Emperor-Lords and Lords see it, they'll surely come, right? After all, this is their highly valued Rain Immortal Festival sacrifice," Ji Yuan said.

"True, but what if something even more important happens at the same time?"

Ji Yuan's eyes lit up. "You mean, cause chaos?"

Shi Yue nodded emphatically. "Look, there are twenty-five members in our Reincarnation Group, and each of us is confident in breaking through to the Reincarnation Realm. However, the duration of our stay after breaking through varies. Our original mission was also to come to the Spirit Void Realm to cause destruction and to figure out how not to be rejected after breaking through. What if, after we break through, we immediately attack the passage to the Four Suns Realm? Do you think the Sacred Palace will first deal with a Dao Domain Realm ape prince, or will they first resolve the chaos at the passage entrance?"

Ji Yuan blurted out, "They'll definitely go to guard the Four Suns Realm entrance first!"

"Exactly," Shi Yue's karmic lines trembled as if in a smile. "We can complete our mission, and Agricultural Officer Zhao can also successfully complete his. A win-win situation!"

Zhao Xing didn't smile. He had actually thought of Shi Yue's suggestion long ago; it was merely a 'lure the tiger out of its den' strategy. However, things wouldn't be as easy as Shi Yue described. There was a high probability of casualties among the Reincarnation Group members, and Zhao Xing felt uneasy suggesting it. Although he had a top-tier mission, ultimately, this task had a great deal of personal motivation behind it. To satisfy his personal desires, asking Bai Yang, with whom he had a connection, to lead people on a suicidal mission was something Zhao Xing couldn't bring himself to do.

"This plan is too idealistic. Captain, Shi Yue, you would be in great mortal danger," Zhao Xing said. "I don't necessarily have to complete this mission now. I can wait longer, gather the materials, and choose another opportunity."

Yang Baihe said in a deep voice, "I think it's feasible. We've been undercover for quite some time. It took us decades to find this opportunity. The next time we try to find one, the variables would be too great. It's better to do it this time."

Seeing Zhao Xing about to speak again, Yang Baihe interrupted, "Whether the Reincarnation Group does this or not, I make the decision. You just need to tell me how much time you need and whether you require my assistance for your withdrawal."

Zhao Xing was silent for a moment, then said, "I'm not sure, but according to records, the Minor Rain Immortal Sacrifice will last at least three days and three nights. As for withdrawal, you don't need to worry. I should bear that part of the risk myself."

Even if Yang Baihe and his group break through, they might not completely draw away all the powerful cultivators. It's possible for one or two Lord-tier cultivators to come and investigate. There's no absolutely perfect plan; undercover missions inherently carry risks.

"Alright, then I won't interfere with your side," Yang Baihe nodded.

Next, they finalized the details of the plan.

Three days later, Yang Baihe used a spell to influence the Demon Ape Prince, gradually withdrawing all twenty-five members of the Reincarnation Group. Approximately a month later, Yang Baihe sent a message to Zhao Xing via a karmic link, indicating that the Reincarnation Group was ready and awaiting Zhao Xing's command.

Two and a half months later, the altar constructed by the Demon Ape Prince was complete. Zhao Xing's Soul of Fate issued a command. At the same time, he and Ji Yuan deactivated their Transformation Method, right before the eyes of the Demon Ape Prince, Chi, and six ordinary Reincarnation Realm ape-kin.

"Huh? You—"

The Demon Ape Prince immediately noticed Zhao Xing's change. His red fur receded, and the tortoise patterns vanished, replaced by wheat-colored skin and black hair. He wore a robe embroidered with golden cicadas. As for Ji Yuan, he was fully armored, holding a sacrificial ruler, with a Sun-Moon-Three-Star Crown on his head. The barrier at his waist was activated, and the Eight-Sided Shield, a high-grade Origin Divine Weapon, rotated around his body.

"So you're fiends from beyond the domain?" The Demon Ape Prince instantly became enraged. "Kill them!"

"Roar!" With a low growl, white aura flared around him. He grabbed an iron rod and charged forward, "Kill!"

At this point, the Demon Ape Prince's side hadn't yet realized the gravity of the situation. Only Chi and a few Blood Demon Guards had moved. The eight ordinary Reincarnation Realm ape-kin merely stood by, watching. Waving his giant rod, he cursed furiously, regretting that he had thought so highly of Zhao Xing, never imagining the opponent would be a fiend from beyond the domain!

"You truly have some nerve, to actually—"

But before he could finish speaking, a black rift appeared in his path.

"Whoosh~"

He was swallowed by the black rift. Along with him, dozens of Blood Demon Guards who had charged forward also abruptly vanished, as if they had actively rushed into the black rift.

"Huh? Vanished!"

The Demon Ape Prince immediately realized something was wrong. After Zhao Xing deactivated his Transformation, he felt weaker. However, this seemingly slender fiend from beyond the domain had actually taken Chi and dozens of Blood Demon Guards with a strange move in a single blow. He could no longer sense Chi's aura, and neither could the other eight Reincarnation Realm cultivators!

The true Void Scarecrow never appeared, hidden deep within the void layers, just like the checkpoints Zuo Qiyu had set up in Primeval City. Any challenger who entered was swallowed. The casting speed was incredibly fast, and the spatial rifts appeared without any warning! Even the Reincarnation Realm ape-kin couldn't perceive the spell's before and after; they only felt a flash of black. The speed was so rapid that Zhao Xing had already dealt with Chi and dozens of Blood Demon Guards, while his teammate Ji Yuan had only just planted a twin-stringed staff into the ground.

"Moon-Sealing Divine Needle?" The Demon Ape Prince wasn't alarmed when he saw it; instead, he scoffed, "You're using a sacred artifact invented by my clan against us? Hmph, the royal family won't be affected by the Moon-Sealing Divine Needle! Babu, seize them! I want them alive!"

One of the golden apes immediately burst forth with golden aura, fire spewing from its mouth and nose, and its body began to enlarge.

"Clang!"

Ji Yuan suddenly struck the Moon-Sealing Divine Needle. The moment the sound propagated, the aura of the Demon Ape named Babu immediately weakened, and its body collapsed as if it had been kicked out of thin air.

"Who said this one was invented by your clan?" Ji Yuan smiled. "Stupid monkeys."

The Demon Ape Clan's craftsmanship was indeed decent, but merely decent. The artificers within the Reincarnation Group had, over several decades, deciphered and modified the Moon-Sealing Divine Needle into a version specifically targeting the royal family. Now all the Demon Apes were suppressed, but the Sacred Palace ceremonial guards remained unaffected.

"Prince, leave with the ceremonial guards first!"

Realizing something was wrong, an old, experienced Demon Ape immediately grabbed the Prince and threw him towards the leader of the ceremonial guards. But the next moment, the Demon Ape Prince vanished, swallowed by a spatial rift.

"Roar!!"

The eight Reincarnation Realm Demon Apes instantly went berserk. They had no idea how Zhao Xing was casting his spells; the fiends' magic from beyond the domain was beyond their imagination. The Five-Fingered Demon God's Underground Palace appeared, and the speed of the eight Reincarnation Realm Demon Apes sharply decreased again. The Void Scarecrow in the void layers opened its maw. Eight swirling spatial rifts silently emerged, instantly devouring four of them. Four of the Demon Apes, reacting quickly, avoided being swallowed.

'They haven't even mastered Reincarnation Secret Arts. If they die, they're truly dead. Such Reincarnation Realm cultivators are far inferior to humans from the Profound Spirit Starfield,' Zhao Xing mused.

After swallowing the four Reincarnation Realm cultivators, the layers of void-cutting within the Void Scarecrow instantly shredded these Demon Apes to pieces. And without mastering Reincarnation Secret Arts, the Demon Apes couldn't reincarnate; death was true death.

'The fully formed Void Scarecrow, crafted from materials of a high-grade world-star's Origin Divine Weapons, made it impossible for them to resist the spatial cutting after being swallowed.'

Reincarnation Dao soldiers were not something everyone possessed. Most ordinary Reincarnation Realm cultivators of the Profound Spirit human race also used Origin Divine Weapons. These Demon Apes did have useful Origin Divine Weapon-grade materials, but their craftsmanship was inferior to the master artisans of the Profound Spirit human race. Very few of their forged items were 'high-grade' Origin Divine Weapons, let alone top-grade. Even a single finger component of Zhao Xing's Void Scarecrow was stronger than the Origin Divine Weapons on their bodies.

"Die!"

Black vortexes reappeared. Zhao Xing's true body manifested the Five-Fingered Demon God's Underground Palace, while the Void Scarecrow initiated spatial rift devouring. Soon, the remaining eight Reincarnation Realm Demon Apes also vanished.

"Rumble!"

The Sacred Palace's ceremonial guards, who were merely Dao Domain Realm combatants, were also suppressed by Zhao Xing with a flick of his hand.

'After perfecting both origins and undergoing careful training by Lord Lushan, all my spells are multi-spell fusions at the level of great divine abilities. Now, I probably have the combat strength I possessed when Zuo Qiyu's spirit inhabited my body,' Zhao Xing mused. 'If I were to fight Du Yun from back then again, I could suppress him on my own.'

Of course, Du Yun had also entered the Dao Domain Realm many years ago. What was his current strength? Zhao Xing didn't know and had no way to compare. However, it was likely Du Yun could also easily defeat ordinary Reincarnation Realm cultivators.

"Elder, shall we begin now?"

Zhao Xing didn't speak. Instead, he looked at a figure in the distance—Yan Lingjun. He hadn't fled or attacked earlier. This was why Zhao Xing hadn't attacked him just now.

"Who exactly are you, Your Excellency? If you don't reveal your identity soon, don't blame me for being impolite."

Yan Lingjun didn't seem surprised that Zhao Xing could discern his undercover identity. He transformed, reverting to his human appearance. However, there was no vitality in his eyes, as if he were a walking corpse. Zhao Xing's gaze swept over Yan Lingjun, and his heart involuntarily skipped a beat.

Name: Wei TianchenRealm: Reincarnation Realm (Abnormal)Dharma Body: Grand Unity Poison BodyRemaining Lifespan: 145 years

"You might as well guess who I am," 'Yan Lingjun' spoke.

"What's there to guess?" Zhao Xing coldly snorted, "Long time no see, Old Imperial Physician."

Wei Tianchen was the true name of the Ancient Physician. Rumor had it he served as the Imperial Physician General during the Five Emperors era, which was quite mysterious.

"Hahaha, as expected of Emperor-Lord Tianning," Wei Tianchen laughed heartily. "You recognized me at a glance."

Ji Yuan was a bit bewildered at this moment. Emperor-Lord Tianning? Old Imperial Physician? What does this mean? My sacrifice is about to begin, and now they're chatting again?

Zhao Xing also didn't want to waste time, but he dared not move. Because Wei Tianchen felt very dangerous at this moment. Although he couldn't see Qiyu's secret art, the Grand Unity Poison Body alone was enough to make Zhao Xing wary.

"You're not bad either, Old Imperial Physician. You probably knew it was me a long time ago, didn't you?" Zhao Xing stared at Wei Tianchen.

"Not that long ago," Wei Tianchen smiled faintly. "The first time I boarded that Demon Ape's ship, you glanced at me, and I recognized you too."

"You followed me?" Zhao Xing's eyes narrowed slightly.

"What do you mean by that, Emperor-Lord Tianning?" Wei Tianchen responded, "You called me for the first dharma assembly, and my second visit to the Moon-Controlling Desolate Domain was also at your invitation. I came, but we were unable to meet for so long, so I had no choice but to search for you myself."

Wei Tianchen's smile gradually faded. "It's truly not easy to find Emperor-Lord Tianning. This old man paid a considerable price to glimpse the will of heaven and learn that you would go to the Northern Milky Way to seek opportunities. Only now do I realize that what Emperor-Lord Tianning was seeking was the Rain Immortal Festival sacrificial grounds."

Zhao Xing couldn't help but recall what the Five Poisons had said: the Imperial Heavenly Master stated that his destiny and karma were a mess. So, it turned out some old coot was thinking of him. How did he manage it? To be able to encounter him in the Spirit Void Realm, this old fellow must have put in a lot of effort!

"Why bother so much, Old Imperial Physician? I wasn't avoiding you; it just wasn't the right time yet."

Wei Tianchen said indifferently, "This old man believes it is time."

Zhao Xing detected the threat in his words. If he didn't agree to Wei Tianchen's upcoming conditions, let alone the threat from the Spirit Void Sacred Palace, he wouldn't even get past Wei Tianchen! The Ancient Physician had found the perfect location. He believed that if they were operating in the Profound Spirit Starfield, it wouldn't be difficult for Zhao Xing to be resurrected or reincarnated if he died. The Pages of Time were still in Qing Yuzi's hands, after all. But this was the Desolate Domain! And he had encountered Zhao Xing's true body, so the threat could be established!

"Alright, whatever you wish to do, I will follow your command." The situation was beyond his control, and Zhao Xing decisively accepted reality, having to bow his head first.

"Where is the Grand Unity Heavenly Poison Origin Body?" Wei Tianchen asked.

"Dig about 2000 world-origin units further along the Haitong Ancient Path, and you'll find a small world. The Grand Unity Heavenly Poison Origin Body is inside it," Zhao Xing said. "Whether I'm telling the truth, Old Imperial Physician, you should be able to tell."

Wei Tianchen frowned. "You're not lying to me, but this old man doesn't want to wait that long." To wait for the Haitong Ancient Path to be further excavated—how many years would that take? He hadn't come here just for an empty promise from Zhao Xing.

Zhao Xing pondered, "One could also go via the Blue Butterfly Ancient Path, but it's more dangerous. I'm only at the Origin Realm, so I'm afraid I can't go." The Blue Butterfly Ancient Path was a space-time passage only accessible to Reincarnation Realm cultivators. For example, Lord Beihe took this route.

"You can go," Wei Tianchen observed his surroundings. "Complete the Rain Immortal sacrifice, and your three origins will be perfected, breaking through to the Life-Death Dao Domain Realm."

Zhao Xing originally intended to show weakness, but the other party wasn't buying it. Indeed, if he completed the sacrifice and perfected his three origins, Zhao Xing could break through. Upon breaking through, he would definitely enter the Life-Death Dao Domain Realm, just like Du Yun achieved the Life-Death Dao Domain in a single day. With his vast origin foundation, Zhao Xing's spiritual energy, once transformed into mana, would certainly be comparable to the combat power of a veteran Reincarnation Realm cultivator. Entering the Blue Butterfly Ancient Path would be no problem at all.

"Old Imperial Physician, you mean—"

"You complete the sacrifice and take your destined opportunity," Wei Tianchen pointed at the altar. "Then come with me directly to claim my destined opportunity. Once it's done, our karma will be cleared."

Zhao Xing understood the meaning. Once he broke through, Wei Tianchen would ensure his withdrawal from the Spirit Void Origin Realm and immediately proceed to the location of the Grand Unity Heavenly Poison Origin Body. He wouldn't give Zhao Xing a chance to return to the Imperial base, nor would he allow any further delay. In other words, he had been kidnapped by the Ancient Physician.

'Truly, the Dao of Heaven ensures retribution; no one escapes fate. I used the Pages of Time to coerce nine great Emperor-Lords at the Yuanhai Dharma Assembly, making them obey me. Now it's Wei Tianchen's turn to coerce me.'

Zhao Xing knew in his heart that he had no choice now. Even if he shouted the phrase 'My master is Qing Yuzi,' it would probably be too late. If it were in the Spiritual Qi Territories, Old Qing should be able to arrive quickly. Even if he couldn't make it in time, he could use the Pages of Time to reverse space-time, indirectly resurrecting him. However, this was the Desolate Domain. Old Qing had once said that the Desolate Domain was the graveyard of Divine Realm cultivators! This meant that Old Qing wouldn't easily set foot in the Desolate Domain, and his power would be difficult to project here. Furthermore, even if he did come, the Spirit Void Origin Realm wasn't somewhere he could just revert history on a whim, because this place involved the deployments of multiple super-powers, with too many aspects entangled. Going into someone else's territory and reversing time just like that? Qing Yuzi wasn't the only Divine Realm cultivator in the world! Therefore, Wei Tianchen's timing was truly impeccable. Who knew how much effort he had expended?

"Very well, everything as the Old Imperial Physician says." Zhao Xing compromised again; he had no other option now. Disagreement meant death; agreement at least offered a chance to live.

"Let's begin."

Wei Tianchen waved his hand, and Ji Yuan involuntarily floated onto the altar. Only then did Zhao Xing realize that, at some unknown point, a black needle had been inserted into Ji Yuan's head.

"Old Imperial Physician!" Zhao Xing suddenly spoke. "Our agreement shouldn't involve others. After the sacrifice is complete, let him leave; simply erase his memories."

If he hadn't spoken these words, Ji Yuan would probably have lost his life. Wei Tianchen had originally intended to kill Ji Yuan to simplify matters, but Zhao Xing had been very cooperative just now, and this was his first additional request. He didn't want to cause extra complications or waste time, especially since the threat from the Spirit Void Sacred Palace hadn't been eliminated yet.

So, he nodded. "Alright, I'll let him live."