I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them?
Chapter Summary
""I have always been curious; after the defeat, why didn't the Unchanging Divine Master directly devour the Taicang Domain? They only speculated that the Unchanging Divine Master might have also been heavily injured, and therefore had temporarily spared the Taicang Domain. "I only recently learned of these secrets myself and realized that our defeat wasn't unjustified," the Netherworld said solemnly.
"If the Heavenly Dao were powerful enough and if Reincarnation were perfected," Xu Yan continued, "even a strong being like yourself, upon perishing, could have your Divine Soul enter the cycle, be reborn, and experience a new life.
If you possessed the Reincarnation Secret Art, you might even retain the memories of your past life and be reborn anew.
However, the current Great Wilderness Heavenly Path is not capable of such a feat, and can only reincarnate weaker beings.
"Xu Yan added.
He then smiled and said, "What do you think, is this information valuable enough for you?
Whether you understand its implications is not something I should explain to you.
""I have always been curious; after the defeat, why didn't the Unchanging Divine Master directly devour the Taicang Domain?
"This had been a mystery all along, which even Taihe and his counterparts didn't understand.
They only speculated that the Unchanging Divine Master might have also been heavily injured, and therefore had temporarily spared the Taicang Domain.
There were even guesses about the involvement of another force.
The Netherworld's face showed disbelief at the inexplicable changes in the Taicang Domain.
Why would such a transformation occur?
No wonder it was said that Taicang was history.
The Great Wilderness Domain!
The Netherworld etched this name deeply into his memory.
He had a premonition that the Unchanging Divine Master's scheme was likely to fail.
Dreams of devouring the Great Wilderness and extracting the Qi of Heaven and Earth from it were probably just wishful thinking.
Naturally, these pieces of information were not going to be reported to the Unchanging Divine Master; it was as if he knew nothing.
"The Unchanging Divine Master didn't devour Taicang because the timing wasn't right.
He is waiting for the right moment, and that moment might come soon.
"He intends to swallow Taicang Domain when the Next Era begins, to extract everything from Taicang to achieve some purpose.
"By now, there was no point in hiding any longer.
The Netherworld even hoped that the Imperishable Temple would fail, to give the Great Wilderness an early warning, which would also be a good thing.
"At the beginning of the Next Era?
" Xu Yan asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?
"Since they had already discussed these secrets, the Netherworld saw no need to hide any further.
"I only recently learned of these secrets myself and realized that our defeat wasn't unjustified," the Netherworld said solemnly.
"Since you come from Taicang, you should know about the opening of the Domain.
Initially, in the Land of Imperishable, a purple light streaked across the Chaos, and Taicang led us to seize it.
Besides using a portion to transform ourselves, the majority of the purple light was used in the Creation of the Domain.
"The counting of years in the Land of Imperishable is based on this light, starting from when this purple light emerged until the next light appears.
The duration between them is known as one Primordial Era.
"When the next light moves across the Chaos, it will mark the beginning of the Next Era and the end of this one.
The Unchanging Divine Master sparing the Taicang Domain might be in preparation for the onset of the Next Era, to consume and extract its essence to achieve some purposes.
"Xu Yan showed a look of surprise, learning of such a secret.
The purple light was not unique, but would appear periodically after certain ages, each time streaking across the Chaos.
"I understand now.
The Seven Great Domains have existed for less than a Primordial Era, while the Imperishable Temple has existed for at least two Primordial Ages, so you feel that our defeat was justified.
"Even the Unchanging Divine Master might have received the Creation of the purple light, more than once.
"The Seven Great Domains were a new force.
Facing an ancient existence like the Imperishable Temple, with its profound background, indeed, the defeat wasn't unjustified.
The Netherworld nodded and added, "The next light might not necessarily be purple.
According to the Unchanging Divine Master, each light is different in color, and I suspect each contains its own mysteries.
"He sighed and continued, "How to obtain this light is also particular.
Initially, Taicang passed on the Dharma to us, and I suspect the Unchanging Divine Master might not know how to attain it, but of course, that's only my guess.
"What the Unchanging Divine Master wants to do at the dawn of the Next Era, his purpose, or whether it's to break through his own limits, I don't know.
He is very mysterious; I've never seen his true face.
"Xu Yan nodded in realization, "So that's how it is!
"With a smile, the Netherworld said, "I've told you so much; it's your turn to share something.
""No problem.
"Xu Yan chuckled and replied, "You might be interested in Reincarnation.
I will explain it to you, albeit in a rudimentary way, for what I know is not much.
""Go ahead.
"The Netherworld nodded in agreement.
Xu Yan briefly explained Reincarnation, and the two exchanged questions and doubts about certain issues.
"You seem to be avoiding, not wishing to answer how you came to join the Imperishable Temple," Xu Yan remarked.
At last, Xu Yan once again brought up the matter of seeking refuge in Netherworld.
Netherworld fell silent for a moment, then said, "When I was born, I had a twin brother.
As I began to develop Spiritual Wisdom and roamed the Land of Imperishable, he had just started to come into his own wisdom.
Back then, our strength was not formidable, but because we possessed Spiritual Wisdom, we knew how to set traps and avoid dangerous areas in advance.
"Once, when I was devouring True Spirit Blood, I suddenly got the inspiration to use True Spirit Blood to strengthen myself, and I began to ponder how to enhance myself with it.
"My brother and I spent quite some time on this and had some gains, but an accident happened.
I was contaminated by the blood of a True Spirit; although my consciousness was clear, I appeared breathless on the surface, as if dead.
"For my rescue, my brother set out to collect True Spirit Blood.
However, there was an accident.
When he returned, he gave me a Purifying Blood Tree.
He said he had encountered a being of immense power.
He didn't want to be enslaved, he was going to escape, and he couldn't let that figure discover me.
"With that escape, my brother disappeared without a trace.
You must have guessed, that being is the Unchanging Divine Master.
"Netherworld's expression was incredibly complex.
"I originally thought the powerful being he mentioned was some terrifying True Spirit.
After I recovered, I have been searching for my brother without any success, and later I encountered Taicang.
"It wasn't until the great battle with the Imperishable Temple that I learned he was an elder of the Imperishable Temple.
He pleaded with the Unchanging Divine Master and saved my life.
"Xu Yan fell silent.
He knew who Netherworld's brother was.
Blood Demon!
The Netherworld Blood Demon Path was derived from the names of Netherworld and Blood Demon.
"The current situation of Blood Demon may not be good.
I wonder if Blood Extreme has succeeded.
If he has, Blood Extreme, a follower of Netherworld, has actually become Netherworld's brother?
"No, Netherworld must be going insane," Xu Yan muttered to himself.
Netherworld and Blood Demon clearly had deep feelings, and Blood Demon must have paid a great price to save Netherworld.
This could be guessed from Netherworld's helpless and complex expression.
"So that's how it is!
" Xu Yan nodded, not mentioning the matter of Blood Demon.
As to whether Blood Demon would be replaced, that would depend on whether his fortune was profound enough.
"The Unchanging Divine Master is very powerful, very mysterious; I have never seen his true face.
Even my brother, who is now an elder of the Imperishable Temple, has never seen his true face.
"My brother's Martial Arts were also guided by the Unchanging Divine Master.
He is a very terrifying enemy.
I know the Heavenly Dao of the Great Wilderness may not be weak, but it cannot match the Unchanging Divine Master who has grown for far too many ages.
"However, seeking Yu Ting as an ally is one approach, but Yu Ting must also be cautious and may not be free from the desire to devour the Qi of Heaven and Earth," Netherworld reflected and reminded.
"Yu Ting?
" Xu Yan was taken aback.
What was Yu Ting?
"Hmm?
Are you not seeking Yu Ting as an ally?
" Netherworld was stunned.
"My Great Wilderness does not need to rely on outsiders.
What is Yu Ting?
I've never heard of it," Xu Yan frowned.
The greatest support for the Great Wilderness was naturally his master; there was no need to seek outsiders.
Netherworld was taken aback and pointed at Ming Yu, "She is from Yu Ting.
You are with her, yet you don't know Yu Ting?
"Xu Yan's spirit was suddenly uplifted as he realized that besides the Great Wilderness and the Imperishable Temple, there was actually a third power.
Ming Yu, from Yu Ting!
No wonder Ming Yu was neither a creature of the Domain nor a person from the Imperishable Temple.
"I just happened to meet her.
She offered me compensation to escort her part of the way.
Also, I was curious about the Qing Ling Jade Bamboo, so I agreed to her request," Xu Yan said with curiosity, "Tell me about this Yu Ting.
"Netherworld wore a look of surprise, "Yu Ting is a power in the Land of Imperishable, no weaker than the Imperishable Temple, very mysterious.
Even the Unchanging Divine Master takes it seriously.
"About Yu Ting, actually, I don't know much either.
But the fact that it warrants such caution from the Unchanging Divine Master shows its tremendous strength.
And the real motive of Yu Ting is unknown.
"The opening of the Next Era is approaching, and the Imperishable Temple has begun to prepare for Yu Ting's interference in the affairs of the Taicang Domain.
I was also ordered to prevent the powerful ones of Yu Ting from entering the region of the Taicang Domain...
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