I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them?

This was even more shocking than Xu Yan's initial Subduing Dragon feat.

A Divine Venerate Martial Artist, just arrived in the Divine Realm and now he was slain by Xu Yan?

You must know, the descending Divine Venerate's strength was far superior to that of the young dragon.

In this short time, Xu Yan's strength had increased substantially, an unprecedented rate of improvement.

Somewhere in the Divine Realm, at this moment, Tian Shiqi felt his scalp go numb!

The death of Yin Jue Supreme Sovereign hadn't made him feel such terror.

After all, Yin Jue died at the hands of a Realm Master, which wasn't something to make a fuss about.

A mere Supreme Sovereign, no matter how strong his art of concealment, wouldn't be able to withstand the Realm Master's might.

But the news of Xu Yan killing a Divine Venerate sent chills down Tian Shiqi's spine.

No one knew better than him how Xu Yan rose step by step, his monstrousness had exceeded all imagination.

Back in the Nine Mountain Realm, Xu Yan's strength was not yet comparable to the Immortal Heavenly Venerable, but now, he had actually killed a Divine Venerate!

How much time had passed?

For most Martial Artists above the Divine Refinement Realm, such a period of time wouldn't even be enough to break through a minor realm.

And Xu Yan?

From being less powerful than the Immortal Heavenly Venerable, he had grown to kill a Divine Venerate!

This rate of cultivation, this rate of increase in strength, was no longer describable as monstrous.

"After a decade, or several decades, won't Xu Yan be capable of killing a Realm Master?

"Tian Shiqi couldn't help but murmur to himself.

The more he thought about it, the more his scalp tingled, and his heart trembled.

If Xu Yan knew that he had once targeted him, his fate would be hard to predict.

"No, I can't let him continue to grow, otherwise, after a decade, or several decades, wouldn't even Lord Heavenly Slaughter be no match for him?

"The thought made Tian Shiqi restless.

"One Divine Venerate is no match, what about three?

Or five or six?

"Tian Shiqi's eyes flickered.

Even at the risk of angering the Realm Master powerhouses behind Xu Yan, he must strangle Xu Yan in the cradle.

Otherwise, the consequences would be unpredictable.

"The Divine Venerates who descended to the Divine Realm this time were not just one or two.

Among them are many Loose Cultivators and some weaker Realm Divine Venerates.

Xu Yan's Subduing Dragon Technique, his powerful Martial Arts, even the secret techniques to break through limitations, they're all very tempting...

"Tian Shiqi plotted in his heart.

It was impossible for him to make a move himself, he absolutely couldn't afford to do it personally, it was too dangerous.

But, he could incite and entice other Divine Venerate strongmen to make a move, especially those troubled by Martial Arts bottlenecks and unable to break through for a glimmer of progress, they would surely be willing to take the risk.

Moreover, the joint efforts of several Divine Venerates didn't count as a risk, and these Divine Venerate Martial Artists would definitely be willing to gamble.

"Among these descending Divine Venerates, there are several who have been desperately seeking an opportunity to break through, having been stuck in the late stages of Divine Venerate for a long time, and there's even one who's nearly going mad in his attempts to break through to the Supreme Sovereign Realm.

They can all be utilized to good effect.

"Tian Shiqi's mind conjured the list of certain Divine Venerate Martial Artists who had descended to the Divine Realm this time.

It's not easy to manipulate Great Realm Divine Venerates, but those Loose Cultivator Divine Venerates and those from smaller realms, especially those who have been persistently pursuing the opportunity to break through, are easier to use and more willing to give it their all.

"I mustn't personally step forward for this matter.

Since Divine Venerates have also come from the Heavenly Slaughter Realm this time, let Number Seventy-Six take care of these things.

"Soon, Tian Shiqi had decided on the candidate.

Inciting Divine Venerates to besiege Xu Yan was far too dangerous, and Tian Shiqi wouldn't dare let anyone know that he was the one plotting this.

Therefore, a scapegoat was necessary.

Even if they failed to kill Xu Yan in the end and the matter leaked out, Xu Yan wouldn't target him first, but would put the blame on the heads of Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow.

"I am just a minion; I must make myself appear to be an insignificant minion, so that if one day Lord Heavenly Slaughter is killed, I, as this minion, won't be easily targeted...

"Tian Shiqi muttered to himself while plotting how to lower his role and status in the eyes of the Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow.

But that would be the external impression; to Lord Heavenly Slaughter, he must still appear as a subordinate worthy of cultivation.

Achieving this goal wasn't easy; he needed to appear insignificant to others yet capable and valuable to Lord Heavenly Slaughter.

Though difficult to accomplish both, Tian Shiqi knew that for safety and the sake of his own life, it must be done.

```"What if...

if Lord Heavenly Slaughter were to be defeated, could I at the critical moment switch allegiances to Xu Yan, backstab Lord Heavenly Slaughter, and save my own life?

And in doing so, be seen as turning from darkness to light and thus valued?

"Tian Shiqi was pondering over the various potential problems he might encounter in the future and how he could preserve his life.

"I'll focus on completing this task first, whether I can kill Xu Yan or not.

"Tian Shiqi began to take action, "Seventy-six is simple-minded, with just a little setup, he'll go and do it, and it'll keep me out of the picture.

Even if he's exposed by Xu Yan, he'll have no idea it was me plotting against him.

"In the God Domain, the news of Xu Yan, the renowned Subduing Dragon youth in the Dao Realm, slaying a Divine Venerate in the Azure Sea Sphere, swept through like a storm, not long after, five Divine Venerates gathered together in a certain place.

"We've all come for Xu Yan, to break through our own bottlenecks.

Since we're going to work together, we should agree on the terms beforehand to avoid disputes and preserve harmony later on," said a white-haired Divine Venerate with a mask concealing his face.

"Of course!

"The other four Divine Venerate Warriors, also wearing masks, did not reveal their true faces.

"Rumor has it that Xu Yan's Subduing Dragon Technique can not only subdue dragons but is also an immensely powerful Martial Art that can break through the shackles of the Divine Venerate Realm.

I've come for this very technique, and I believe it's the same for you all," another Divine Venerate Warrior said.

"Then it's settled, we will each copy what we learn from Xu Yan's technique, and if there are treasures that catch our eyes, we will divide them equally.

If there aren't enough treasures to go around, then they'll go to whoever is stronger, contributes more, agree?

" the White-haired Divine Venerate proposed the terms of distribution.

"So be it!

"Having settled their discussions, the five Divine Venerate Warriors, with great understanding amongst themselves, promptly set off towards the Azure Sea Sphere.

Soon after the five Divine Venerates left, a figure emerged silently, masking his face with a mask of dark clouds.

"Tian Shiqi is such a waste, not knowing how to seize the opportunity.

Once I get the Subduing Dragon Technique and present it to our superior, Tian Shiqi's position shall be mine.

"With a shift, the figure stealthily followed the five Divine Venerate Warriors.

"Five Divine Venerates, plus Seventy-six, can Xu Yan still match them?

"In a distant place, Tian Shiqi considered quietly.

"If the Divine Venerates are not enough, then we'll have to wait for a Supreme Sovereign to arrive.

But regarding the matter of Xu Yan, I can't get too involved.

I need to leave myself a way out.

"Tian Shiqi was calculating in his heart.

In the Azure Sea Sphere, Xu Yan's slaying of a Divine Venerate shook the Divine Realm, and strong figures like the Yuntian Island Master and elders of the Sea Spirit Tribe paid their respects to Xu Yan, eager to forge even a slight connection.

"Brother Xu, let's meet again in the Qinghua state!

"That day, Xie Lingfeng said farewell to Xu Yan and set off for the Qinghua state.

"Alright!

"Xu Yan nodded.

Xie Lingfeng and his family left Yuntian Island and embarked on their journey to the Qinghua state.

After bidding farewell to the Yuntian Island Master, and the Great Elder of the Sea Spirit Tribe, Xu Yan left Yuntian Island and was preparing to contact the Azure Sea Turtle.

Now that he was in the Domain Realm, absorbing the Rhythms of Domain was no difficulty for him.

Moreover, Xu Yan also wanted to learn more about the Taicang Domain and the Imperishable Land beyond the heavens from the Azure Sea Turtle.

Perhaps, he could even seize the great opportunity mentioned by the Azure Sea Turtle, which might let him comprehend the mysteries of the Creation Realm.

Walking above the Azure Sea, Xu Yan suddenly paused, his calm demeanor tinged with a hint of mockery, "Do even Divine Venerate Realm Warriors need to skulk about and hide their faces nowadays?

"Five figures converged around him, their auras formidable, each one's strength not falling short of the Divine Venerate from the Yunluo Realm, and perhaps even stronger.

"Are you Xu Yan?

" asked the white-haired Divine Venerate in a deep voice.

"Yes, I am!

" replied Xu Yan, his expression calm, "Are you here for the Subduing Dragon Technique too?

""Since you're already aware of our purpose, hand over the Subduing Dragon Technique, and we will not make things difficult for you," the White-haired Divine Venerate said with a hardened gaze, emitting a threatening presence.

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