Chapter 1192: A Slight Difference in Realm Crushes All (Double-Length - )

Chapter 1192 -398: A Slight Difference in Realm Crushes All (Double-Length Chapter)

The black single-layered Netherworld round altar responded even faster than Chen Yi himself, shrinking into a black mist that enveloped Chen Yi, helping him fend off Shen Qubing’s sudden attack right in front of him.

Upon collision, Shen Qubing’s fist, condensed to an extreme in power, burst into dazzling white light, crackling like lightning in all directions.

His fist, powerful and unyielding as bamboo, punched through the black mist formed by the Netherworld round altar and still hit Chen Yi.

It was like a massive lance, piercing a hole straight into Chen Yi’s chest.

Chen Yi froze for a moment before spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Within the Eighth Heavenly Layer, there are differences in cultivation levels.

Although Shen Qubing hadn’t reached the Ninth Heavenly Layer, he was higher than the just-advanced Chen Yi of the Eighth Heavenly Layer.

Chen Yi, seasoned through countless experiences, was far beyond his former self.

But facing a talented individual like Shen Qubing, it clearly showed the frustration of being surpassed by a higher boundary.

Especially since the current gap in their levels was more than just a line.

Having traveled far and wide, entering Luo Yuan, the number of people and Great Demons Chen Yi had encountered and fought with was countless.

Yet he had never met an opponent of a similar great realm whose speed made him almost unable to react.

The young Great Tang general in front of him moved with a speed Chen Yi had only seen in Ninth Heavenly Layer experts… No, no, some Ninth Heavenly Layer human masters or Great Demons couldn’t even reach this speed!

A protective treasure that accompanied Chen Yi through many dangers wasn’t even able to provide protection for him this time.

His eyes suddenly turned blood red, and the black and white long sword in his hand swept through the air, slashing diagonally toward Shen Qubing’s head.

But the sword blade hit nothing; Shen Qubing had already retracted his arm and disappeared before Chen Yi.

Once again, a violent tremor erupted behind Chen Yi.

It was Shen Qubing spinning his body to Chen Yi’s back, delivering another elbow strike right to Chen Yi’s back.

Luckily, this time Chen Yi’s protective treasure reacted in time, though it was shattered by Shen Qubing on the spot.

The martial expert’s fierce explosiveness showcased here vividly, his overwhelming power and focused attacks deciding life and death in just a few moves.

Shen Qubing struck not only swiftly but with immense attacking and destructive power.

While his opponent advanced and retreated, Chen Yi didn’t search; instead, the flesh around his chest wound wriggled, and blood rain from it transformed into a blood-red dragon head, swirling around to cover all sides.

It was dispersed by a punch from Shen Qubing.

Fortunately, the Blood Dragon, scattered but not destroyed, recombined in the blink of an eye.

However, this instant, while fleeting for others, was sufficient for Shen Qubing to engage again closely, swinging a punch diagonally as if brandishing a whip.

Not a horse whip, but a soft whip.

Instead, like an iron whip, an iron mace.

The punch hit Chen Yi’s temple directly!

“Bang!”

Amidst a muffled sound, Chen Yi’s head was directly shattered.

Shen Qubing steadied his breath; his face, initially flushed, returned to normal after a single breath.

A giant Bone Dragon’s claws swept across from above.

But the terrifying blade descended first, slicing a blood-red wound on the gray-white bone claws.

The Bone Flood Dragon King let out a low roar, turning its figure to retreat toward Luo Yuan.

“Indeed, possessing the strengths of two families, he resembles the Blood River cultivator and likely obtained the ability for substitution and rebirth; I had specifically watched out for this, and he succeeded nonetheless.” Shen Qubing watched Chen Yi’s corpse dissolve into blood mist, then rise like green smoke, and finally disappear.

……

In another part of the Abyssal Sea within the Seven Abysses of Heaven in Earth Sea, the Strong Beam Abyss.

Although nearby, there are still Demon races from Luo Yuan, Great Tang cultivators, and people of Jiuli, the intensity of the battle was not as fierce as before.

Lei Jun strolled within.

Yet no one discerned his whereabouts.

His gaze swept across all directions.

The Jade Pure Heavenly Mirror was currently not being used to observe Earth Sea.

After reopening the portal from Southern Wildernes Lands in the Great Tang Human Realm to Earth Sea, through the Jade Pure Heavenly Mirror located there, Lei Jun could view most of Earth Sea.

However, Lei Jun was currently using a Magical Treasure to observe Guicang.

With Zhang Hui present in Guicang, there should be no major troubles; however, while Lei Jun was heading to Earth Sea via Guicang earlier, he sensed a certain instability in the realm of Guicang, possibly indicating other changes.

To obtain first-hand information, Lei Jun temporarily directed the mirror light of the Jade Pure Heavenly Mirror over there.

Presently, within Earth Sea, with the black mist of evil suppressed, human cultivators found it easier to perceive and investigate the external world.

Especially Lei Jun, whose cultivation continuously improved, observing the outside world through the Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript became ever more precise and flexible.

Talisman script brilliance whirled continuously in the depths of his pupils.

Suddenly, the light paused momentarily.

Lei Jun turned his head to look.

The vast and deep Strong Beam Abyss, the water surface stretched like a vast ocean.

But beneath the Abyssal Sea, changes emerged.

In the water, fierce flames began to burn fiercely.

Lei Jun calmly watched the Abyssal Sea. Under the observation of the Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript, there was a relatively small boat.

The boat was immaculate and glistening, entirely made of precious jade, submerged underwater, still flickering with a lustrous jade light.

The One-Leaf World Boat… Lei Jun mused in thought.

As for the old times’ court swallows, he unmistakably sensed a trace of familiar artistic conception and aura from this burning Jade Ferry.

Like the Heavenly Palace Chapter Tablet from before, or the jade seal Lei Jun recently received from Empress Zhang Wantong.

These items were all related to the Heavenly Palace of legend, long since turned to history.

Compared to before, at this moment, Lei Jun could clearly sense that the jade seal he currently held resonated with the burning Jade Ferry before him.

The flames underwater grew increasingly fierce, gradually engulfing the entire boat.

“Some form of substitution and rebirth ritual instrument.” Lei Jun nodded slightly, casting a glance and understanding most of it.

This substitution and rebirth ritual instrument was quite extraordinary in effect, incredibly difficult to thwart from the outside.

Of course, the cost was also great.

This boat, originating from the ancient Heavenly Palace of old, was about to be destroyed, dissolved within the Strong Beam Abyss.

In a way, it was equivalent to the ritual instrument’s creator using this Jade Ferry as a substitute to block this calamity.

But the ritual instrument’s creator themselves did not revive within Strong Beam Abyss.

“So, is it on Qiwei Mountain’s side?” Lei Jun connected this with the previous news he’d heard, speculating in his heart: “Was it Chen Yi who set the ritual instrument?”

The other party was indeed cautious, making arrangements before attempting to reach higher realms, wishing the relevant ritual instrument would never activate.

“If the middle neutral lot at Qiwei Mountain mentions a second-grade exploitable opportunity indeed related to Chen Yi…”

Lei Jun pondered, recalling what Senior Sister Zhang Jingzhen had mentioned earlier, that Chen Yi’s Spiritual Soul was unique, where the most mysterious and vital part wasn’t the half Heavenly Palace Chapter Tablet, but a peculiar Golden Palace Hall.

That palace, likely, was more closely related to the ancient Heavenly Palace.

The second-grade exploitable opportunity is indeed tempting, but what consequent troubles will it bring?

Regarding the Strong Beam Abyss here, Lei Jun patiently waited, observing no other changes, and approached the burning Jade Ferry.

The substitution and rebirth ritual instrument had already destroyed the Jade Ferry, and once the fire began, it couldn’t be restrained.

However, the flames themselves could not harm Lei Jun.

Lei Jun stepped into the flames; the newly obtained jade seal burned alongside.

The jade seal was not destroyed by the fire but rather underwent a unique transformation due to the Jade Ferry’s incineration.

Is this the second-grade opportunity mentioned in the best lot… Lei Jun pondered.

In his mind, inspiration suddenly struck, and a name emerged:

[Heaven-Sealing Mark]

Lei Jun’s thoughts moved rapidly, a spark of inspiration appeared.

In his consciousness, an exquisite azure world seemed to manifest, grand and vast, like a celestial kingdom, yet illusory and unreal.

Lei Jun had never been there, but at this moment, he was certain:

“Bluestone Drop…”

Both the Jade Ferry and the jade seal were related to that place.

Therefore…

“Could the Heavenly Palace’s remnants not only be settled in Bluestone Drop but also have the deepest connection there?” Lei Jun contemplated thoughtfully.