Chapter 1450 - 1449: Leaving the Divine Palace

Chapter 1450: Chapter 1449: Leaving the Divine Palace

"Lord Cloud Monarch, why did you let them go?"

Elder Beichuan, upon seeing this, hesitated for a moment before he couldn’t help but ask. Given Dao Yi True Immortal’s strength, he must have been a key figure in the Human Demon Hall. Letting him go was akin to releasing a tiger back into the mountains.

"I wanted to kill him, to eliminate a major threat. Unfortunately, the power of this avatar is insufficient to accomplish that," Cloud Monarch shook his head slightly, speaking with a hint of regret. He too knew that letting Dao Yi True Immortal go today might result in countless powerful warriors falling by his hand in the future. Alas, his heart was willing, but his power was lacking. It was already quite difficult to drive them away today.

Originally, without the help of the Huangquan Ancestor, Dao Yi True Immortal was destined to die. However, what he didn’t expect was that Dao Yi True Immortal had managed to survive beneath the altar for so many years. With the Huangquan Ancestor recovering significant power through the soul box, it was impossible to eradicate Dao Yi True Immortal with the latter’s assistance.

This unexpected chain of events was beyond Cloud Monarch’s expectations.

Beichuan Ye, Liusheng Zongyan, and others all sighed regretfully.

After Dao Yi True Immortal and many other Demonic Path followers retreated, Cloud Monarch’s body descended from mid-air, and the Cyan-robed Guest and Hong Ye also arrived behind him, landing together.

"Lord Cloud Monarch, how should we deal with the people from those two other factions?"

Beichuan Ye’s gaze reflected a measure of disdain as he looked toward Tu Yumen and Fengmo Rizang and their group. These guys had just allied with Dao Yi True Immortal, and if Cloud Monarch gave the word, they would immediately take action to clean up these despicable sword wielders.

Cloud Monarch’s gaze fell upon Tu Yumen and Fengmo Rizang and their group. The group trembled inside being stared at by Cloud Monarch. With Cloud Monarch’s unparalleled authority, having just saved everyone at a critical moment, if he uttered a single word commanding their death, it would be ensured.

"Forget it."

Cloud Monarch shook his head, choosing not to execute the Fengmo Clan and Izumo Shrine people. "With the Demonic Path rampaging these days, we might have use for them in the future."

In Cloud Monarch’s view, these two forces were indeed fence-sitters, but after this incident, they ought to have learned a lesson and would know what to do in the future.

Upon hearing these words, Tu Yumen and Fengmo Rizang and their group breathed a heavy sigh of relief, as it seemed they had temporarily saved their lives.

"Who exactly are these people?"

Elder Beichuan and Liusheng Zongyan couldn’t help but ask Cloud Monarch.

"They hail from the Demonic Sects of the Nine Provinces, specifically the Human Demon Hall,"

replied Cloud Monarch indifferently. "But their activities are not limited to the Nine Provinces. These people will eventually become a threat to all warriors across the Tianyuan Continent."

Upon hearing this, a chill ran through everyone’s hearts. Though they had heard of the Human Demon Hall before, it was a sect far away in the Nine Provinces, and not a threat to them in Yingzhou. However, it appeared that things would not remain the same; they would have to pay more attention to the Human Demon Hall in the future.

BOOM!

Just as Cloud Monarch finished speaking, the entire Divine Palace Ruins started to shake violently. The ground trembled, and everyone looked up at the sky. The Blue Barrier that separated the sea from the Divine Palace began to flicker. Countless cracks appeared across it, clearly on the verge of shattering.

"The barrier will soon fail. The Divine Palace Ruins will likely collapse soon. You must leave as soon as possible."

Cloud Monarch spoke indifferent.

"Yes."

Upon hearing his words, everyone respectfully nodded in agreement.

"Go!"

After paying respects to Cloud Monarch, the powerful figures of various Yingzhou factions rushed rapidly toward the perimeter of the ruins.

As Fengmo Rizang and Tu Yumen’s group left, they deliberately glanced at Ling Chen’s position, a subtle flicker of light crossing their eyes, before accelerating their pace and leaving the scene.

After the various factions departed, Cloud Monarch’s avatar emerged from Ling Chen’s body and consolidated in front of Ling Chen.

"Successfully vanquishing the demons is all thanks to you, young lad,"

Cloud Monarch smiled at Ling Chen. This avatar could not unleash such potent power without possessing Ling Chen’s body, unmatched even by the mightiest of warriors.

Thus, defeating Dao Yi True Immortal, even after he merged with the Huangquan Ancestor’s power, was partly due to Ling Chen’s contribution.

Ling Chen helplessly spread his hands and said, "If we don’t drive these guys away, the ones who will die are us."

"You’re right."

Cloud Monarch’s smile faded as his expression grew serious. "The Golden Emperor’s Order is on you, so you must guard it well. As the bearer of the Void Emperor’s royal decree, you cannot avoid them, and they will seek you out."

"With your current strength, if you encounter a formidable demon, you will likely be doomed."

"Rest assured, elder, very few people know that I have the Void Emperor’s decree,"

Ling Chen nodded and then said, "Besides, since it must not fall into the hands of Demonic Path followers, someone must bear this risk. Better I take it on than let others do so."

Upon hearing this, admiration flickered in Cloud Monarch’s eyes as he looked at Ling Chen. "Without sufficient courage and ability, one does not deserve to possess the Void Emperor’s decree. You are indeed suited to hold it. However, your current power is still too weak, but with your temperament and talent, it won’t be long before you become one of the top experts on the Tianyuan Continent."

Cloud Monarch acknowledged Ling Chen, who not only possessed unparalleled talent comparable to Emperor Qinling but also had a commendable disposition, worthy of admiration. Growing to that level was just a matter of time.

BOOM!

In mid-air, the blue barrier was in tatters, with seawater pouring in like the Tianhe, surging into the Divine Palace Ruins!

"The Divine Palace is about to collapse. You three, leave as quickly as possible."

Cloud Monarch glanced at the collapsing barrier, then turned to Ling Chen and the two others.

Ling Chen nodded, "Okay, but what about you, elder Cloud Monarch?"

"The power of this avatar is depleted and will soon dissipate, so I cannot leave with you."

Cloud Monarch shook his head, then a hint of light appeared in his eyes. "If you truly wish, boy, I look forward to meeting you above."

Ling Chen was taken aback, then a glimmer of determination surfaced in his eyes. Before, the Human Emperor and others had said similar words to him, hoping that one day he could shatter the void and reach the level of supreme experts...

"Let’s go."

Feeling the space around them grow increasingly turbulent, the Cyan-robed Guest couldn’t help but urge Ling Chen. If they didn’t leave soon, it would become dangerous.

Nodding, Ling Chen once again clasped fists towards Cloud Monarch’s avatar before leaping towards the perimeter of the Divine Palace with great speed!