Chapter 563 - 488: Advent of the Grotto Heaven, Qixia

Chapter 563: Chapter 488: Advent of the Grotto Heaven, Qixia

Su Ye was extremely sensitive to Spiritual Qi.

The moment the Spiritual Qi in Volcano State began to change, he sensed the anomaly.

’The violent fire-attribute Spiritual Qi is boiling and raging. Something big is about to happen within Volcano State!’

A glint flashed in Su Ye’s eyes.

Based on his knowledge, he determined there were only two possibilities for this change.

First, the King of Volcanoes was about to erupt.

But that was impossible. Monitoring the King of Volcanoes was a matter of utmost importance.

If the supervolcano truly showed signs of erupting, Su Ye would have certainly been alerted.

’Then...’

’It must be the second possibility!’

’The defenses of the Volcano Grotto Heaven are about to crumble... This blessed Grotto Heaven is going to connect with the mortal world!’

Su Ye’s heart skipped a beat!

’A Grotto Heaven manifesting in the world—this is the call to a decisive battle!’

This meant the Volcano Grotto Heaven would descend upon the world, overlapping with Volcano State. Within Volcano State’s borders, any cultivator could enter the Grotto Heaven from anywhere!

At the same time, the suppression that Volcano State exerted on Nascent Soul True Monarchs would also vanish completely!

The many Nascent Soul True Monarchs who had been roaming the sea regions would descend upon Volcano State and attempt to conquer the Grotto Heaven!

’Too fast!’

Su Ye clicked his tongue, astonished.

This event was within his expectations; the Volcano Grotto Heaven was bound to manifest in the mortal world sooner or later. However... in Su Ye’s estimation, it should not have been this fast!

After all, he had refined two sources of Dao Source.

Logically speaking, after patching up those two big holes, the consumption of the Volcano Grotto Heaven’s Divine Power should have been significantly alleviated.

’The Grotto Heaven’s defenses should have been able to hold on for much longer. At the very least... another month or two shouldn’t have been a problem, right?’

’What happened?’

’Did someone do something in the shadows?’

Su Ye furrowed his brow slightly, his thoughts racing.

’When things are this abnormal, something strange is afoot!’

Such a large discrepancy between his prediction and reality was definitely not normal. There had to be some unforeseen factor, one he was completely unaware of, that had influenced the situation!

’Could it be her?’

For some reason, the first person Su Ye thought of was Qinghua.

If anyone possessed the ability to influence the Volcano Grotto Heaven, that remnant of the Demon Palace... Qinghua of the Blood Moon Demon Palace was the prime suspect.

Among the nine sects of the inner sea, neither Star Casting Hall nor Jade Void Sword Sect possessed such an ability!

If they could, they likely would have done it long ago. There would have been no need to wait for so long!

Interfering with the Volcano Grotto Heaven required a level of power and knowledge that likely only a Divinity Transformation cultivator could possess.

Therefore, it was certain that none of the nine sects had this capability.

The Blood Moon Demon Palace, however, was a different story. Who was to say their Divinity Transformation patriarch hadn’t left some trump card for the disciples of the Blood Moon?

Numerous thoughts flashed and swirled through Su Ye’s mind.

...

「At this moment.」

HUMM.

A Communication Talisman flickered.

"Mr. Su, what’s happening?"

"Is the King of Volcanoes going to erupt?"

Zhao Shao’s nervous voice sounded from it.

Receiving the message, Su Ye stood up, transformed into a streak of Ice Silver Escape Light, and left his residence.

Outside his residence.

Zhao Shao stood waiting, a terrified expression on his face and a layer of sweat beading on his forehead.

Only when he saw Su Ye’s figure did he seem to find his anchor, his tense nerves relaxing slightly.

"Mr. Su!"

Zhao Shao bowed respectfully, his eyes filled with anticipation.

As a cultivator, his spiritual perception wasn’t as sharp, but the riot of Spiritual Qi in Volcano State still filled him with a strong sense of crisis.

It was like the way animals grow restless and fearful before an earthquake.

And when a crisis erupted, seeking shelter from the strong was the best course of action.

"Calm yourself."

"The King of Volcanoes is stable. There’s no need to worry."

Su Ye waved his hand.

He pondered for a moment before adding,

"However, I’m afraid the lands of Volcano State are about to become a battlefield."

"Make arrangements for all our people to evacuate Volcano State... Have them go to Cloud Sea Immortal City."

"You should go too... Everyone in Volcano State who isn’t at the Golden Core realm must evacuate."

The Flame Alliance had a number of cultivators in Volcano State responsible for serving Su Ye and the other Golden Core cultivators from the three sects.

Now that a great battle was imminent, it was far too dangerous for these lower-level cultivators to remain in Volcano State. The aftershock from any Tier Five being’s attack could kill them.

"Yes."

Hearing this, Zhao Shao’s expression relaxed considerably. He bowed again and said,

"Mr. Su, please take care of yourself. The countless cultivators of the Day Flame Sea Region are all depending on you."

"Don’t worry."

Su Ye nodded lightly.

Zhao Shao took his leave to arrange the evacuation.

Su Ye remained standing where he was, looking up at the sky.

He could now see that above Volcano State, the fiery red clouds that had once glowed constantly, even in the dead of night, were beginning to transform!

HUMM.

A blinding golden light flashed!

Amidst the flashing light, the phantom image of another world seemed to appear!

Raging Magma Rivers, dark red mountain ranges, endless fire-attribute Spiritual Qi, restless fire-elemental spirits, and desolate, abandoned temple ruins...

’The Volcano Grotto Heaven!’

Su Ye muttered to himself.

The Volcano Grotto Heaven was descending. The final battle was about to begin!

’What can I gain from this great battle?’

Su Ye asked himself.

As for his own safety, Su Ye wasn’t concerned.

During this time, he had already retrieved the Human Skin Talisman he had planted inside Chi Weixuan to be nurtured.

Thanks to Chi Weixuan serving as a sacrifice, the Human Skin Talisman had been fully repaired. With this Tier Five Teleportation Talisman, Su Ye could advance or retreat as he pleased!

Therefore, in this chaotic situation, he could instead fish in troubled waters and seek out some benefits for himself.

Of course, the Grotto Heaven itself was not something he could lay a claim to, but the resources within the Volcano Grotto Heaven, as well as the final portion of Dao Source, were things Su Ye could attempt to acquire!