Chapter 1431 - 305: Death Tide Returns

Chapter 1431: Chapter 305: Death Tide Returns

Upon hearing this.

Shen Changqing’s expression changed slightly.

He had just left that place, and now someone was trying to calculate his whereabouts, perhaps there was some connection.

"Could it be that the Overlord Divine Monarch hasn’t completely fallen?"

He thought of Huan Yu.

He had received the inheritance, and logically, all the cultivators who entered should have been kicked out.

Yet, while the other cultivators came out, the other party was nowhere to be seen.

To say there’s no issue here is impossible.

Coupled with that power that just tried to calculate his whereabouts, Shen Changqing couldn’t avoid linking it to the Overlord Divine Monarch even if he wanted to.

"This isn’t surprising at all."

Qingyi’s voice was calm and matter-of-fact: "To become a Divine Monarch, it’s not that easy to fall. Those who have cultivated to such a realm meticulously prepare for everything.

Let alone, seizing a soul goes against the cosmic rules, and carries enormous risks.

If one doesn’t make thorough preparations, once the cosmic rules’ punishment is triggered, it’s a dead end."

"So, you also think the Overlord Divine Monarch isn’t dead?"

"Most likely, he’s not dead."

Upon hearing this.

Shen Changqing furrowed his brows tightly.

The Overlord Divine Monarch isn’t dead, and if he just tried to calculate his whereabouts, he might already know his identity; having such an ancient powerhouse coveting in the dark is definitely not a pleasant thing.

Soon.

His brows relaxed again.

So what if an ancient powerhouse is coveting, he is now Ziyan Sheng, which invisibly establishes a formidable enemy for the Ziyun Clan.

This is a good thing.

If the people he offended before might not be enough to shake the foundation of the Ziyun Clan, but if it’s an ancient Divine Monarch, the Ziyun Clan would have a tough time.

Perhaps, the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan behind them might also get involved.

"Indeed!"

"No matter when doing things, it’s best to wear an identity."

Shen Changqing smiled knowingly.

He’s not afraid of offending powerhouses now, he’s only afraid of not offending enough; after all, everything is done by Ziyan Sheng, what does it have to do with Shen Changqing.

If the Overlord Divine Monarch isn’t dead, that’s even better.

An ancient Divine Monarch powerhouse will inevitably stir turmoil across the heavens.

"But..."

"Just one Overlord Divine Monarch might not be enough. If there are more similar powerhouses, that would be fun!"

Shen Changqing murmured to himself.

In the process of attracting enemies to the Ziyun Clan, he also needed to elevate his status in the Ziyun Clan.

Otherwise.

The Ziyun Clan might not go all out to protect him.

To raise status, the simplest way is to showcase his talent, so the Ziyun Clan takes him seriously.

In Cave Heaven.

Qingyi had already expressed condolences for the Ziyun Clan.

A small clan, bearing pressure it shouldn’t have to, at this rate, it’s only a matter of time before it’s annihilated.

Suddenly.

The void behind surged like something terrifying was emerging, at that moment, Shen Changqing’s hairs stood on end.

This feeling was not unfamiliar to him at all.

"Death Tide!"

Even Qingyi in Cave Heaven looked serious at this moment.

He had once followed the Qinglian Emperor deep into the Death Forbidden Zone, witnessing the horrors of the Death Tide.

"What does senior know about the Death Tide?" Shen Changqing asked.

"The Death Tide has existed since the Death Forbidden Zone was established; rumor has it that the Death Tide is actually the rule great path within the Death Forbidden Zone, that whenever a powerhouse falls in the heavens, their residual power might be captured by the Death Tide.

Therefore, you can see the imprints of fallen powerhouses of the past in the Death Tide.

In a sense, Death Tide is a different kind of Netherworld, but fundamentally different from the Netherworld, as the Netherworld allows for reincarnation, whereas Death Tide brings only demise."

When speaking of the Death Tide, Qingyi’s expression was extremely serious.

Even the Qinglian Emperor was quite apprehensive about the Death Tide; it was extremely terrifying.

Shen Changqing said: "So, any cultivator who falls into the Death Forbidden Zone is doomed?"

"Not necessarily." Qingyi said: "The Death Tide is vast; if you’re lucky and don’t run into something powerful, then there’s no problem."

"I see!"

Shen Changqing nodded.

What the other party said matched the information he previously gathered about the Death Tide.

However, one point puzzled him.

"You say the Death Tide is the rule great path of the Death Forbidden Zone, are the rules of the Death Forbidden Zone different from those of the heavens?"

"Hard to say."

Qingyi shook his head, his tone full of uncertainty.

"These matters, I’ve only heard from the Emperor; even the Emperor isn’t very sure. All I know is that during the peak of the Imperial Court, every so often, powerhouses would enter the Death Forbidden Zone.

I once asked the Emperor why, and he said the purpose of entering the Death Forbidden Zone is to slay the phantom images of powerhouses within the Death Tide."

To slay the phantom images of powerhouses!

Shen Changqing’s heart was filled with more doubts.

"Why kill the powerful shadows?"

"I don’t know. I asked the Emperor at the time, but he didn’t say much." Qingyi’s answer was ambiguous.

Regarding this.

Shen Changqing grew more perplexed and asked, "Are the Five Emperors not considered the highest leaders in the Imperial Court?"

If they were, why wouldn’t the Qinglian Emperor understand the reason for intervening against the Death Tide?

Qingyi replied, "During the Ancient Times, the Five Emperors were indeed the highest leaders of the Imperial Court, but it’s rumored that even earlier, the highest leader of the Imperial Court was not the Five Emperors, but the Human Emperor.

It’s a pity that the Human Emperor has long vanished. Don’t ask me for specifics; the truth is even I know little about it. As for the matter of the Death Tide, if you have the strength in the future, you can explore the truth yourself."

Shen Changqing was silent.

Qingyi’s words were brief, but they contained much information.

The Ancient Imperial Court also had a Human Emperor, but that Human Emperor has disappeared a long time ago.

It’s worth noting.

If an Emperor of a clan disappears, it’s somewhat puzzling; if they had fallen, they would simply say fallen, not use the term "disappeared".

"The situation is quite complex!"

Shen Changqing sighed inwardly.

With his current strength, he cannot yet unravel so many truths.

Now, with the Death Tide approaching, it is best for him to retreat, as the dangers within are immense, and even a Divine Lord would find it difficult to escape.

However.

Shen Changqing had his own thoughts.

The Death Tide contains a myriad of powerful imprints; if he can slay those imprints, is there a chance to obtain the corresponding origin? If it’s possible, the Death Tide might be a worthwhile place.

Once he gains strength in the future, he may be able to continuously obtain various origins and origin points here.

But these are merely his own conjectures, and it remains uncertain if they are true.

Without absolute strength, Shen Changqing did not intend to get involved.

At this time.

The terrifying fluctuation had become even closer.

Feeling that aura, his heart instinctively shivered, as if facing an overwhelming existence beyond his ability to resist.

At that moment.

He dared not hesitate any longer and instantly unleashed all his power, rushing toward the outside of the Death Forbidden Zone.

...

Rumbling!

The flood surged forth.

In the desolate void, the river filled with lifeless power flowed, penetrating everything.

Terrifying auras spread in the river, occasionally revealing frightening figures that emerged, bursting forth with earth-shattering power, only to quickly vanish.

Every time a creature was swept in, it would be instantly swallowed by the river.

"Death Tide!"

In the Demon Evil Continent, the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist looked up at the lifeless river spanning the sky, with no end in sight, his heart instinctively trembling, unable to muster any thought of resistance.

This is the most terrifying presence in the Death Forbidden Zone; it was his second encounter.

The last time he saw the Death Tide, he was merely a small Great Demon; this time, he was already in the God Realm.

Yet.

Whether as the once Great Demon or now in the God Realm, facing the Death Tide, he was as insignificant and weak as an ant.

The only solace.

Despite the Death Tide’s terror, it wouldn’t affect the Demon Evil Continent in the slightest, as if arrangements had been made in the shadows.

Watching the dreadful figures emerging from the river, the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist’s inner shock grew even stronger.

Those figures possessed the strength to completely crush him; just a finger could squash him.

After a long while.

He withdrew his gaze, no longer daring to look even slightly.

The same scene unfolded elsewhere in the Death Forbidden Zone.

Heart Demon Clan!

Black Demon Divine Clan!

Both clans are major clans within the Death Forbidden Zone, especially the latter, which ranks among the elite.

But when the Death Tide swept through, all powerhouses within the Black Demon Divine Clan’s territory fell silent, making no moves.

"The Death Tide has come again!"

In a hall of the Black Demon Divine Clan, where endless darkness was evident, a majestic voice echoed forth.

After a moment.

Another voice replied, "Indeed, it’s only been less than thirty years since the last Death Tide, and this time it’s even more fierce than before."

"In the past, though the arrival of the Death Tide was irregular, it usually occurred at least every hundred years. This time, a shorter interval indicates perhaps another change within."

The original voice sounded again, filled with a heavy tone.

Even though the Black Demon Divine Clan is part of the Death Forbidden Zone, sharing origins with the Death Tide, their territory remained untouched every time the Death Tide arose.

Nevertheless.

For some reason.

The shortened interval of the Death Tide this time made him perceive a hint of ominousness.

"I have a premonition that this era of great contention is extraordinary, and with the anomalies of the Death Tide, it might be our final opportunity for a breakthrough, which we absolutely cannot miss.

Have the other members of the Black Demon Divine Clan ready themselves; once the Divine Mandate Platform opens next, I want the Black Demon Divine Clan to reign over the heavens, commanding supreme fortune."