Chapter 1988 - 1971: Threatening Xiao Ye

"You actually guessed it?"

Upon hearing Xiao Ye’s words, the Time Great Saint’s gaze subtly changed.

Seeing this, Xiao Ye’s heart stirred, but he didn’t interrupt the Time Great Saint, instead waiting for him to continue speaking.

The Heavenly Mechanism Sect on the True Spirit Continent is very special; their methods reach the heavens, yet they never participate in the dominance of the world, as their legacy comes from outside the region.

This was the first time he’d heard the term ’deducing secrets’ since entering the Three Thousand Great Realms, naturally leading to such associations.

"That’s right, I, this saint, indeed know of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect."

"In reality, the true Heavenly Mechanism Sect within the Three Thousand Great Realms is a colossal force, with many Saint Rank experts in charge, while the sect on your birthplace, the True Spirit Continent, is merely a branch, not even a fraction of it," the Time Great Saint said.

After he shattered his Three Slash Saint Body into the Time Rain Stone, Xiao Ye brought it back to the True Spirit Continent, where he gained some understanding of it.

"What?"

Xiao Ye trembled all over upon hearing these words.

The true Heavenly Mechanism Sect was such a powerful force, so why would they have a branch on the True Spirit Continent?

Compared to the Three Thousand Great Realms, the True Spirit Continent is like a speck of dust.

"During the zenith of my Forbidden Ancient Clan, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect and our clan were allies for generations."

"But ever since my Forbidden Ancient Clan went into decline, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect also went into hiding, disappearing without a trace."

"So, I am certain, the reason our clan’s Saint Heir will be born on the True Spirit Continent, besides the Time Tower, is also because of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect’s branch appearing on the continent.

"I believe the branch of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect would not appear on the True Spirit Continent without reason."

The Time Great Saint’s eyes shone as he slowly spoke.

"I see!" Xiao Ye suddenly realized, recalling what Tian Jizi said just before he left the True Spirit Continent, which shook him to his core.

The branch of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect appeared on the True Spirit Continent with the mission of propelling it towards the Golden Era, could this also be related to the Saint Heir of the Forbidden Ancient Clan?

"Now that the Heavenly Mechanism Sect has reappeared, once I, this saint, gather my Saint Body again, and find the disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect to deduce secrets, perhaps we can find the whereabouts of the Saint Heir."

"Now that you have become a Half-Saint, you should leave here first." The virtual image of the Time Great Saint dissipated and returned to the Time Rain Stone.

Xiao Ye waved his hand, instantly storing the Time Rain Stone into the Time Tower.

"I wonder what rank the Saint Dao I’m starting to comprehend belongs to?" Xiao Ye attempted to communicate with the Time Great Saint to inquire, but received very little response.

This only made Xiao Ye more curious.

However, the Saint Dao is too vast and elusive; he has only been able to scratch the surface by exploring the Holy Sea, building the foundation of the Saint Dao, far from claiming mastery over it.

"Slaughter Blood Saint senior, thank you."

Xiao Ye took a deep breath, bowed thrice to the Holy Sea with clasped fists, and tore open the space to leave directly.

Whoosh!

In the Saint Rank Starry Sky Secret Realm, Xiao Ye’s figure suddenly appeared.

"My spiritual sense has grown significantly; the Saint Dao truly is wondrous."

He could feel his spiritual sense continuously expanding, everything within a radius of a million kilometers could not escape his detection, as if under his control, bringing a smile to his face.

Beneath the Saint Rank, martial artists are all defiers, but once they become Saint Rank experts, they are recognized by heaven and earth.

"I wonder what the current situation in the Starry Sky Secret Realm is." Recalling the warning of the Time Great Saint, Xiao Ye’s expression became serious.

His spiritual sense continued to extend and expand, and suddenly he raised an eyebrow.

He had discovered the presence of Ghost Fire and Nine Heavens, as well as other martial artists from the Taixu Saint Realm, also entering this Starry Sky Secret Realm.

Besides these people, he also detected the presence of six Half-Saints and one Quasi-Saint, dominating for miles.

"Ghost Fire and the others are together, could these Half-Saints and Quasi-Saint be from the Great Void World?"

Xiao Ye’s eyes gleamed with a sharp light, after a moment of pondering, he concealed all his aura, and traveled sideways, reaching a planet in less than half a day.

This planet was exceptionally majestic and colossal, breeding numerous Cosmic Spiritual Treasures, but at this moment, the atmosphere on this planet was unusually heavy.

"Those people, unless they find Xiao Ye, they probably won’t give up!"

On a mountain peak, Ghost Fire, with a withered figure and shrouded in Death Qi, frowned deeply.

The other martial artists from the First Layer Heaven of the Taixu Saint Realm sat beside him.

"Indeed, there’s even a Holy Sea in this Starry Sky Secret Realm, and it’s related to Brother Xiao, how could they give up?" Nine Heavens also looked worried.

"Ghost Fire!"

"Nine Heavens!"

At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out, and before everyone could regain their senses, a familiar figure soared across the sky, appearing in front of them.

"Xiao Ye?"

Ghost Fire, Nine Heavens, and the others stared wide-eyed, both surprised and delighted, displaying excitement.

"It seems your injuries have all healed." Xiao Ye glanced around at the group, revealing a smile.

He could tell that these martial artists were in good condition.

"And now, you still have the heart to worry about us."

"Brother Xiao, you’ve caused quite a mess..." Nine Heavens said with a wry smile, standing up and briefly recounting the events that had transpired recently.

"Oh?"

"Forces from Great Realms like Illusion Destruction and Guang Han have dispatched Half-Saints and Quasi-Saints, searching this Starry Sky Secret Realm, wanting to find me and force out the whereabouts of the Holy Sea and the Saint-level weapon?"

"All the Yin Yang Fish have disappeared, it’s definitely unrealistic for them to find the Holy Sea by themselves."

Xiao Ye’s eyes flashed with a sharp light.

The Time Great Saint had already warned him about this, so it didn’t come as a surprise to him.

What surprised him was how these Great Realm forces knew so much.

Could it be the doing of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect within the Three Thousand Great Realms?

"Xiao Ye, you’ve finally appeared!"

At that moment, several terrifying suppressions rose, and seven figures appeared consecutively.

At this moment, these seven people all had grim expressions, as if questioning.

"Six Half-Saints, one Quasi-Saint Expert!" Xiao Ye observed these seven.

The Taixu Great Saint sent these experts to support him, filling his heart with warmth.

"Xiao Ye, you are truly blessed, not only did you obtain a Saint-level weapon, but also found the whereabouts of the Holy Sea."

"However, your greed for opportunity has left us old bones waiting here in vain, just to aid you in returning to the Void Great Realm."

"Don’t you think you should make some compensation?"

A Half-Saint flew out, his voice cold.

"Compensation?"

"Senior, how would you have me compensate?"

Hearing this, Xiao Ye was taken aback, then asked with a faint smile.

"It’s simple."

"We won’t compete with you for the chance with the Holy Sea, just hand over that Saint-grade weapon you obtained, since you can’t control it with your current realm, holding onto it is a waste."

"You might as well hand it over to strengthen our power, which would also better ensure your safe departure from this place, don’t you think?" Another Half-Saint stepped forward, eyes filled with greed.

"Using this as leverage against me?" Xiao Ye slightly narrowed his eyes, scanning these Half-Saints and the Quasi-Saint experts, his gratitude evaporating instantly.

"Despite my modest strength, I believe I have some ability; there’s no need to trouble all of you, please leave on your own." Xiao Ye said calmly.

Even though he had stepped into the Half-Saint realm, in essence, he was still at the Spirit Rank. If he didn’t release his aura, these experts would find it hard to detect, so their attitude was understandable, and he couldn’t be bothered to point it out.