Chapter 1111: How Big of a Deal

“What’s the big deal?” Hearing these words, cold sweat dripped from the forehead of the person kneeling on the ground. He felt that these elders in the Enlightenment Hall were too calm, perhaps having been too comfortable in the main sect for too long.

He held the memory crystal in both hands, which were trembling slightly.

“Hmm, what’s going on? Has something really gone wrong?” The Divine King spoke again, and as he spoke, he silently took the memory crystal. His expression remained calm as he said, “Even if Long Yu can't escape the shadow of the Great Yi's Divine Archery, it's no big deal. Have him return, and I'll teach him some arrow-evading techniques. Like I said before, what's the big deal?”

The cold sweat on the forehead of the person kneeling below intensified. He whispered, “This is very serious. Something alarming has happened at Minghu Immortal Cave.”

“Is that so?” The Divine King wanted to say that one should remain calm and composed when facing difficulties, and there was no need to panic. The Taiwu lineage alone feared no one in the world!

Their lineage had confidence because the grand-master of Taiwu Heavenly Venerate was very likely still alive, known as the Martial Maniac, who dominated prehistoric times and was virtually invincible!

However, the Divine King did not utter the rest of his words. His face had already changed, becoming incredibly grim; he could hardly believe his eyes.

There were many Divine Kings in the Enlightenment Hall, all high-ranking members of the Taiwu lineage and the most powerful high-tier combatants. Some were even Taiwu's direct disciples.

They sat cross-legged and motionless, silently. Some even kept their eyes closed, like stone statues. Chaotic energy permeated the hall, making the scene somewhat hazy.

“Has Long Yu gone astray in cultivation?” another Divine King asked.

Another Divine King suddenly opened his eyes, two terrifying silver rays shooting out through the chaotic mist. Yet, he wasn't awe-inspiring at all, and he quipped, “What's the big deal?”

“Let's go, attack Minghu Immortal Cave!” the first Divine King roared, his face ashen with shock and rage. He stood up, unable to maintain his composure. Could he still say 'what's the big deal'? The enemy had already come to their doorstep!

Then, he suddenly realized, and added, “It seems... we need to report this to the Heavenly Venerate!”

At this moment, many Divine Kings in the Enlightenment Hall were stunned by his words. They needed to disturb Taiwu Heavenly Venerate? What major incident could have occurred?

It should be noted that there was an honored guest in the Enlightenment Hall, a Half-step Heavenly Venerate. Was his presence not enough?

The Divine King activated the memory crystal, displaying its contents for everyone to see.

Immediately, the hall fell silent. Everyone saw Long Yu's terrible state. Had he almost been killed?

Upon closer inspection, he had escaped from the underground palace. He was covered in blood and riddled with arrow wounds. Even his eyes and forehead had been pierced. It was quite terrifying.

“How is this possible? That's Minghu Immortal Cave! Someone dared to attack it?!”

Everyone's expression changed dramatically. They all released their Divine King's aura, but they did not immediately set off or rush to provide support.

Everyone knew very well that the protective formation of Minghu Immortal Cave was incredibly powerful. Unless a being beyond a Divine King made a move, it would be impossible to enter the underground palace!

This alone indicated how terrifying the invading enemy was!

“Heavenly Venerate, esteemed Divine Kings, we beg for your support! The underground palace has been breached, and Divine Son Long Yu is gravely wounded. The other Divine Sons and Daughters—their fates are unknown!”

These were the shouts of the old attendants, broadcast from the memory crystal. They were very loyal and had already taken up formation to charge into the depths of the underground palace.

Let alone the Divine Kings, even the Half-step Heavenly Venerate present gasped in cold air. Was the world about to descend into chaos? Someone actually attacked Minghu Immortal Cave, completely disregarding all decorum.

This was unimaginable for many years past. Once this was done, who wouldn't retaliate? The two sects would surely be locked in an endless conflict.

“Is the world about to be thrown into great disorder? Are all major orthodoxies forced into war?!” a Divine King exclaimed.

“Let's go and see!” the Half-step Heavenly Venerate declared. He had to depart regardless. Taiwu had invited him back, and they had an agreement: he would be given various resources, and in return, he would do his best to protect the lineage at critical moments.

“Let's attack! With the elder leading us, what is there to fear?!” a Divine King said.

The Half-step Heavenly Venerate led the team, bringing several Divine Kings, preparing to mobilize a large force and rush to Minghu!

Of course, before leaving, they also sent two Divine Kings to invite Taiwu, to wake him and urge him to emerge from seclusion. A major incident had occurred, and there might be a battle of Heavenly Venerates!

In fact, the Half-step Heavenly Venerate dared to set off first primarily because he knew Taiwu would soon emerge from seclusion and follow, arriving almost at the same time, so there was nothing to worry about.

At Minghu Immortal Cave, Chu Feng was truly busy. He was collecting Heaven Marrow Liquid until his mouth twitched, completely from smiling so much; he couldn't stop grinning.

In the deepest part of the underground, there was the source of the Heaven Marrow, exuding a fragrant aroma, the liquid clear and brilliant. The quantity was truly not small, a whole large pool.

His face twitched from smiling; he was so happy. He frantically filled the jade containers, truly sweeping it all away, not leaving a single drop!

At the same time, he also didn't miss the several tributaries that branched off from this source pulp, all of which he thoroughly plundered, leaving not a single drop!

“Immortal Cave? From now on, it's just a wasteland! I've cleared it out completely!” Chu Feng was incredibly pleased.

At the same time, he dared not waste a single moment. Ever since Long Yu fled in a frenzy, the remaining time was essentially his time for looting and escaping.

“Time to go!”

Chu Feng rushed into the underground palace; it was his turn to act wildly. Racing against time, his golden body glowed, sweeping through like a burst of morning glow. He reclaimed all the Reincarnation Earth from the several underground palaces he had previously tampered with, not leaving a single speck—truly economical.

Then Chu Feng began his escape. He controlled the stone jar to leave the area, entering a pre-arranged large-scale teleportation formation. With a hum, he vanished across the void.

After he left, the formation automatically incinerated, turning into ashes, leaving no trace.

This was, of course, intentional on his part, a disposable, self-destructing formation specifically set up for this purpose.

That wasn't all. Chu Feng left this place and entered another state, setting up a similar formation again and vanishing once more.

Thus, he continuously traversed the void, stopping in one state after another, time and again, while the formations self-destructed.

Moreover, throughout this process, he remained hidden inside the stone jar, throwing out lodestones to set up formations. He isolated himself from the vast world, concealing all heavenly secrets.

And so, Chu Feng made his escape.

He successfully escaped!

In fact, when he took away the Reincarnation Earth, chaos erupted at the main headquarters of the Taiwu lineage. Just as the Divine Kings were about to depart but hadn't yet, funeral bells began to toll.

Disciples rushed to report, shocked, that the soul lamps of Mingyu and Zhuohong had extinguished, indicating their deaths.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

The Half-step Heavenly Venerate set off, and a group of Divine Kings followed!

At the same time, at Taiwu's cultivation retreat, outside a silver palace on the cloud-piercing mountain peak, bells also chimed, as someone sought to awaken Taiwu.

This lineage was in disarray!

What an incredibly serious matter this was! Breaching an immortal cave of a sect and mercilessly slaying several of its core disciples was a blatant provocation, a declaration of war!

The Half-step Heavenly Venerate arrived with his forces. Surrounded by Divine Kings, he burst forth outside the underground palace.

“What happened? Where is the enemy?!”

A Divine King roared.

With the Half-step Heavenly Venerate's power, he led everyone across the sky, arriving at the earliest possible moment.

Although the Heavenly and Earthly rules in the Yang Realm were complete and incredibly suppressive, the Half-step Heavenly Venerate's travel speed was still very fast.

“They're dead! Divine Son Mingyu turned into ashes, Divine Daughter Zhuohong also met a tragic end, her substitute death talisman shattered, and two other esteemed guests died horribly, their bodies and spirits utterly destroyed!”

An old attendant, pale with fright, knelt on the ground and reported.

“Where is the enemy?!” A Divine King demanded.

They had arrived, ready to fight, but the anticipated scene of an invading army and lurking enemies was absent. It was quiet here; only their own people were present.

“We didn't see... any enemy.” All the old attendants present forced themselves to reply this way.

This was because they were all loyal deathsworn warriors, who had charged in immediately a short while ago. Unfortunately, they hadn't even seen a single hair of the enemy.

This matter was too bizarre. Which powerful being had made such a decisive move?

“What about Long Yu? Bring him here and let him speak!”

“Lord Divine King, Long Yu... he's gone mad!” an old attendant stammered. He wasn't dead, but his state was more terrifying than death itself; he was completely deranged, astray in cultivation.

When someone tried to stop him at first, Long Yu even killed his own people!

A Divine King said coldly, “Investigate! Dig three feet deep if you have to, find the enemy! How could there be no trace at all? Also, check who else is missing besides the four deceased, and what other losses there are.”

Someone reported, “We've checked. Everyone else is unharmed. It seems... there are no losses.”

“No losses?” The Divine King was momentarily stunned.

Then, the Half-step Heavenly Venerate, who had been silent, spoke with a chilling expression, saying, “A major problem has occurred here. This place is no longer worthy of being called an Immortal Cave. The spiritual essence concentration is rapidly decreasing.”

“What?! Heavens! Who did this, the thousand-cuts scoundrel?! Where is the Heaven Marrow Liquid? How is it completely dried up?!” a Divine King cried out.

Then, some Divine Kings directly plunged underground to investigate thoroughly. They returned with ashen faces. The underground source was completely depleted, spotless; everything had been plundered.

This was simply... utterly insane! An Immortal Cave had been rendered useless, all Heaven Marrow Liquid gone, not a single drop remaining!

“This... this utterly ruthless tactic! This is a provocation against our sect, a declaration of endless war against the Heavenly Venerate!” a Divine King roared.

In fact, while they were all enraged, an immense pressure descended, causing all living beings to tremble, including the Divine Kings, who felt an urge to prostrate themselves in worship.

Taiwu arrived, his true form descending!

At the same time, people from other orthodoxies began to spread the news.

“Hello, is this the 'Tonggu Herald,' the largest circulating newspaper in the Yang Realm? Something huge has happened, send someone quickly! The divine bells of the Taiwu lineage have rung, and even the Heavenly Venerate has been forced out of seclusion. I also faintly heard funeral bells; there's a special situation.”

“Is this the 'Black Blood Communications Department'? Send people to Qingzhou quickly; something big might happen here! Hurry and send someone to follow up and report!”

“Heavenly Morning Post, I have important news I'm willing to sell to you. A major incident has occurred!”

For a time, some of the best-selling newspapers and periodicals in the Yang Realm, as well as various news platforms, received confidential information one after another and were all stirred.

Regarding the promised supplementary chapter, I will continue writing it next.