Chapter 1479 - 353: Return to the Death Forbidden Zone

Chapter 1479: Chapter 353: Return to the Death Forbidden Zone

"Now that the Imperial Court has summoned us all here, yet hasn’t revealed the matter, I wonder what kind of medicine Gu Xing has in his gourd!"

In a specially designated area within the Capital City, Wen Tianchou frowned deeply.

He had been in the Capital City for several days now.

But during these days, the Imperial Court hadn’t taken any action, merely instructing him and others to remain here without leaving the boundaries of the Capital City, and nothing more.

Ji Quan shook his head slightly: "For now, it’s hard to say what the Imperial Court’s purpose is. Let’s wait and see what happens later!"

As for the current intentions within the Capital City, to be honest, even he was not very clear.

Anyway, this matter is bound to be anything but simple.

After all.

Currently, the formidable figures from the realms of sects have all gathered here; the calmer things seem, the more unusual the matter appears.

"Let’s wait a bit longer, no need to be impatient."

Ji Quan offered another comforting word.

Wen Tianchou nodded in agreement, realizing now there was no alternative but to wait.

——

"Back again!"

Upon entering the Death Forbidden Zone once more, Shen Changqing was inexplicably greeted by a sense of familiarity from the negative force there.

This feeling was quite strange.

After all, the Death Forbidden Zone is a place where danger coexists with opportunity for individual cultivators of the Myriad Clans. Although it attracts numerous cultivators to flock towards it, it typically inspires no sense of familiarity.

But now the realm of the Human Clan exists within the Death Forbidden Zone, and for Shen Changqing, returning there is almost like coming home.

With each step he took.

He could traverse across ten thousand miles of land.

In no time.

Shen Changqing was already on the Demon Evil Continent.

The Demon Evil Continent now, compared to when he last left, hasn’t changed much.

Except for a few more Demons Evils, there was nothing else.

Regarding this.

He didn’t find it peculiar.

Since his last departure from the Demon Evil Continent, only less than a year has passed.

A year is just a flicker, how much change could possibly occur?

Inside the Demon God Temple.

The Heavenly Mechanism Taoist was in seclusion for cultivation, but suddenly he seemed to perceive something, abruptly opening his eyes, only to find someone standing before him, unsure when they appeared.

"Oh, Defender Shen!"

He was slightly stunned for a moment, then hurriedly rose to his feet.

Shen Changqing nodded: "Has anything happened with the Demon Evil Clan?"

"It’s quite peaceful now," the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist shook his head. "Recently, there was a Death Tide occurrence, many powerful beings fell because of it, and although the Death Tide has receded now, none dare to venture into the Death Forbidden Zone temporarily."

Thinking of the powerful being that fell during the Death Tide, his eyes couldn’t help but show a hint of reverence.

Such a powerful being.

The mere presence of their aura made him feel the urge to worship.

It was evident.

The opponent’s strength was surely fearsome to an incredible degree.

Yet, despite such might, they still fell during the Death Tide. Under such circumstances, how could other cultivators dare to re-enter the Death Forbidden Zone?

"By the way, why doesn’t the Death Tide affect you?"

Shen Changqing asked the question that had been puzzling him for a long time.

The power of the Death Tide was undeniable, but why this terrifying force didn’t affect the Demon Evil Clan was indeed a thought-provoking issue.

The Heavenly Mechanism Taoist shook his head: "Actually, I don’t know why it doesn’t affect the Demon Evil. I only know when the Death Tide reaches the Demon Evil Continent, it instinctively avoids it, ensuring its safety.

But if any Demon Evil leaves the Demon Evil Continent during the Death Tide, they fall like everyone else."

Safe on the Demon Evil Continent.

Unsafe once leaving it.

Hearing this, Shen Changqing fell into contemplation.

"Supreme, I suspect the reason Demon Evils aren’t affected by the Death Tide might be associated with that Demon Sword!" Qingyi’s voice timely emerged.

Demon Sword!

Shen Changqing paused, quickly realizing the implication.

Admittedly, he had somewhat forgotten about that Demon Sword.

Since he couldn’t wield it, it’s understandable he had neglected its existence over time.

"That’s likely the case; the sword might indeed be connected to the situation!" Shen Changqing internally nodded.

Evidently.

The Demon Evils’ immunity to the Death Tide is linked to the Demon Evil Continent.

If there’s any part of the Demon Evil Continent heralded as most mysterious, in his view, it’s the sealed Demon Sword beneath it.

Suppressing his thoughts, Shen Changqing took out the Myriad Lands Jade Talisman, attempting to reach Taishan.

Soon after.

A response came from the Jade Talisman on the other side.

"I’ll be waiting for you on the Demon Evil Continent!"

After transmitting a simple message, he put away the Myriad Lands Jade Talisman.

"Defender Shen, what intention do you have now?" the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist probed.

The opponent took out the Myriad Lands Jade Talisman to contact Taishan, which surely implies something significant.

Shen Changqing replied: "Nothing particularly important, just something that requires your cooperation."

"Um—"

The Heavenly Mechanism Taoist, upon hearing this, could only suppress the curiosity in his heart.

Not half a day passed.

When a cultivator stepped through the air and quickly appeared above the Demon Evil Continent.

"Come over here!"

Shen Changqing’s divine sense transmitted from below, and Taishan immediately looked towards the position of the Demon God Temple. Without any hesitation, he flew in that direction.

When he arrived in front of the Demon God Temple, he descended and stepped inside.

In the hall, there were only two people.

One was Shen Changqing, and the other was the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist.

"Defender Shen!"

Taishan bowed with a respectful gesture and performed a solemn salute.

"Brother Taishan, you’re too polite!" Shen Changqing smiled slightly, then also took a careful look at the person in front of him.

Compared to last time.

Meeting again this time, Taishan’s strength had already stabilized at the Half-Step Divine King Realm.

Moreover.

It wasn’t as simple as an ordinary Half-Step Divine King Realm.

On him, there was a palpable power, even more formidable than the origin Shen Changqing borrowed from Ziyan Sheng.

"Proud Heaven!"

Shen Changqing raised an eyebrow.

It should be known that Ziyan Sheng was already among the strongest below Proud Heaven, and to surpass Ziyan Sheng meant stepping into the ranks of Proud Heaven.

"With Brother Taishan’s current strength, dealing with an ordinary Divine King should be no problem, right?"

"If it’s an average Heaven and Earth Divine King, I should have a fighting chance!"

Taishan admitted calmly.

During these years secluded with the Black Demon Divine Clan, it was his greatest gain, even though his own realm hadn’t seen major breakthroughs, his overall strength had grown significantly.

Beside him, the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist listened with eyes full of envy.

He also wished for power to rival a Divine King, but reality was harsh—he couldn’t even match a strong God Realm now, still circling within the initial stages of God Realm.

Shen Changqing said, "Does Brother Taishan know where exactly the Black Demon Divine Clan is?"

"I’m not very clear either. Although the Black Demon Divine Clan’s domain exists within the Death Forbidden Zone, it’s not directly present like the Demon Evil Continent. Rather, it hides like the Human Clan Realm.

Currently, I enter the Black Demon Divine Clan using a token. When activated in the Death Forbidden Zone, it reveals the entrance to the Black Demon Divine Clan."

Taishan answered truthfully.

Shen Changqing roughly understood the state of the Black Demon Divine Clan’s domain.

It seemed somewhat akin to the Central Profound Realm, existing attached to the Death Forbidden Zone, accessible only through certain means.

Afterward.

He looked at Taishan and the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist: "The reason I summoned you this time is to plant the Absolute Heart Seal in you. This seal has no other purpose than to prevent any potential betrayal of the Human Clan you might have in the future.

Once the Human Clan moves from the shadows into the open, I will naturally unlock it for you."

The greatest current issue for the Human Clan was the risk of exposure.

If they could avoid exposure, then other threats could be managed.

So.

Since the Human Clan hadn’t accumulated enough strength to truly emerge into the heavens, Shen Changqing aimed to prevent any possibilities of their whereabouts being leaked. Although the previous forbidden techniques he set had no issues, they were slightly inferior to the Absolute Heart Seal.

"No problem." Taishan nodded in agreement right away.

Since he already had the other’s forbidden technique imposed, he saw no difference in replacing it with the so-called Absolute Heart Seal.

On the other side.

The Heavenly Mechanism Taoist also nodded in agreement.

"Good, then completely relax your minds, with no resistance at all, or the Absolute Heart Seal will fail!"

Shen Changqing said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this.

Both nodded and maintained a serene, open state of mind, offering no resistance.

Shen Changqing immediately performed the Absolute Heart Seal, using his origin power to coagulate two seal techniques and directly embedded them into their divine souls,

"Buzz!"

As the seals merged into the divine souls.

The corresponding light clusters directly took shape within the Cave Heaven.

In the next breath.

Both opened their eyes and immediately sensed a new imprint within their divine souls, as if it belonged there naturally.

"This is the Absolute Heart Seal. In the future, when contacting me, you won’t need the Myriad Lands Jade Talisman; just use divine sense to communicate with the imprint in your divine soul."

Shen Changqing explained the purpose of the Absolute Heart Seal.

Compared to the Myriad Lands Jade Talisman, the Absolute Heart Seal was undoubtedly more useful in transmitting messages.

The two carefully sensed the imprint in their divine souls but noticed nothing amiss.

"Alright, I need to return to the Human Clan for some matters, and you can all continue with your tasks. Brother Taishan’s current access to the Black Demon Divine Clan is a great opportunity. Strive to use the Black Demon Divine Clan’s resources to enhance your own foundation."

Shen Changqing looked at the two, speaking in a serious tone.

"As for the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist brother, for now, focus on integrating the Demon Evil Clan. With their luck aiding you, your subsequent cultivation should be much easier."

"Understood!"

"Mm, then I’ll be going first."

Shen Changqing nodded, stepped forward, and disappeared from the Demon God Temple.

Seeing this.

Taishan sighed, "Defender Shen’s strength is far more terrifying than the last time we met."

The last time they met, although the other was unfathomable, this time, it couldn’t be described merely as unfathomable. It could truly be said to be as vast as an abyss.

The progress he made compared to the other was far too small.