Chapter 1996 - 1979: Boundary Heart

The Holy Rank experts of the Dayan Ancient Clan departed, and naturally, those five Quasi-Saints did not dare linger. They cast a resentful glance at Xiao Ye before their figures rushed into the crescent moon.

At the same time, the cosmic stars trembled as that immense crescent moon erupted with terrifying waves, seemingly slicing through the river of ages, disappearing from sight. The entire cosmic starry sky then calmed down, as if nothing had ever happened.

The forces from various Great Realms of the Human Clan, as well as the experts from the Sky Demon Clan and the Witch Clan, were all bewildered, as if in a dream.

How powerful is the Dayan Ancient Clan, one of the strongest forces among the Human Clan? They sealed this place and even dispatched Holy Rank experts, all just to kill Xiao Ye.

And yet, they retreated in the end?

This is truly unbelievable!

"The background of this child is probably not as simple as the rumors say; there’s surely a mighty one protecting him."

"The Dayan Ancient Clan failed this time; the child is bound to rise utterly."

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Complex and respectful glances were cast towards Xiao Ye.

Having just reached the Half-Saint Realm, he nearly killed ten Quasi-Saints of the Dayan Ancient Clan. Such a feat defies the heavens!

"Three of the eight Quasi-Saint Beasts were slain, and the remaining five are severely injured." Xiao Ye took out the Great Realm Qiankun Map, captured the severely injured beasts inside, and clenched his fists.

Cultivating the Taichu Ancient Scripture, he had already become entwined with Taboo Karma.

And this time, he had witnessed how terribly hazardous this Taboo Karma is.

"Lord Taixu!"

"Lord Jiang Kong!"

"Lord Ba!"

In the next moment, Xiao Ye flew towards the Three Saints.

"Little guy, you’re really impressive, having broken through to the Half-Saint Realm. I truly wonder whether it’s a disaster or fortune that Lord Taixu broke the norm to bring you into the Taixu Saint Realm back then."

At this moment, Ba Snake was full of relief.

Xiao Ye revealed a bitter smile, then looked gratefully towards the Taixu Great Saint.

"No need to thank us."

"We Three Saints are insignificant before the Dayan Ancient Clan; it was the owner of this Golden Sword that scared away that Holy Rank expert, or else the trouble would be enormous."

"You know the owner of this Golden Sword as well. If it weren’t for him, you probably wouldn’t have received the inheritance of the Taichu Ancient Scripture."

With profound and calm eyes, the Taixu Great Saint spoke.

"Was it truly Lord Xuanlong?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye’s entire being trembled.

Among all the experts he acquainted with in the Three Thousand Great Realms, only the deeply unfathomable Xuanlong likely possessed such deterrent might.

From the mouth of the Leng Ming Law Enforcement Officer from the Blue Demon Star Domain, he knew that the other hailed not only from the Human Clan’s Holy Hall but also held a very high position.

Now, without even showing up, the other managed to scare away the Holy Rank expert of the Dayan Ancient Clan. Such prowess was indeed too dazzling.

"Xiao Ye, you’re rather lucky; it seems Xuanlong holds you in high regard." Within the Time Rain Stone, the voice of the Time Great Saint echoed.

"Alright, let’s leave this place for now."

"Even though we Three Saints did not act, we somewhat violated the agreement of the Three Clans."

With a sweep of his hand, the cosmos shattered momentarily, sacred might surged, and countless runes danced and intertwined, evolving into a massive Holy-grade Transmission Array.

"This is the Great Realm Mixed Element Array; any Taixu Great Realm Martial Artist may depart with this Saint."

With solemn dignity, the Taixu Great Saint led the way into the array.

Whoosh!

Immediately, all experts of the Taixu Great Realm soared into the sky, their figures dashing into the array.

Swipe!

A year passed by, and before everyone’s eyes brightened, they found themselves on a planet within a certain Star Domain of the Taixu Great Realm.

"Lord Taixu, we shall leave now."

The Quasi-Saint and Half-Saint experts who came to support Xiao Ye, fearing troubles caused by Xiao Ye, quickly left after saluting the Three Saints, leaving only Xiao Ye, Ghost Fire, Nine Heavens, and others in place.

"Lord Taixu!"

At this moment, Xiao Ye hesitated for a moment and approached the Taixu Great Saint.

"Hmm?"

The eyes of the Taixu Great Saint gazed over.

"Although deeply grateful for Lord Taixu’s support, I am not someone ungrateful."

"To avoid causing trouble for Lord Taixu, I have decided not to return to the Taixu Saint Realm." Xiao Ye spoke solemnly.

Though Xuanlong scared away the Holy Rank expert of the Dayan Ancient Clan, it was because the Dayan Ancient Clan violated the agreement among the Three Clans.

Now, having returned to the Taixu Saint Realm, despite Xuanlong’s strength, could he prevent the Dayan Ancient Clan from further targeting him?

Moreover, in the Slaughter Blood Major World, he faintly sensed the presence of the Demon Clan, only suppressing it due to the arrival of the Three Saints.

In such circumstances, remaining in the Taixu Saint Realm would drag endless peril onto Lord Taixu.

Such a matter, Xiao Ye would not allow.

"Hahaha, you little fellow, you’re quite intriguing!" As Xiao Ye finished speaking, both Ba Snake and Jiang Kong laughed, even the Taixu Great Saint smiled.

"Xiao Ye, our Human Clan is a vast clan, with countless eras amassed over time, and Holy Rank experts are not few."

"But why does Taixu hold dominion over the Great Realm, becoming the Realm Master?"

"It’s because Taixu is recognized by the Holy Hall. Do you think the Holy Hall would let the Dayan Ancient Clan run amok and kill Taixu?"

Jiang Kong said with a smile.

Xiao Ye was stunned by the words.

Indeed.

Although Holy Rank experts are rare, there are definitely not few. Yet not everyone can rule a Great Realm.

"In the Three Thousand Great Realms, each has a ’Boundary Heart.’ Control the Boundary Heart, and one can become the Lord of One Realm, sharing in glory and downfall collectively."

"If the Holy Hall does not strip Taixu of its Boundary Heart, once Taixu falls, the entire Taixu Great Realm would be destroyed, weakening the foundation of the Human Clan."

"No matter how powerful the Dayan Ancient Clan is, they would not dare act recklessly."

"Thus, as long as you’re within the Taixu Great Realm and Taixu is willing to protect you, the Dayan Ancient Clan truly cannot harm you."

Ba Snake also explained.

"I see!" Xiao Ye finally understood.

Three Thousand Great Realms are divided among various clans, and each Great Realm is highly valued by them.

"Xiao Ye, I can protect you temporarily, but not for a lifetime. This Saint cannot remain stationed in the Taixu Great Realm for your sake."

"If you wish to find respite from the threat of the Dayan Ancient Clan, there’s only one path."

"And that is to gain recognition from the Holy Hall, earn a Boundary Heart, and rule a Great Realm. This comes with immense benefits to your cultivation, too." Taixu Great Saint’s eyes burned as he spoke slowly.

"To rule a Great Realm?" Xiao Ye smiled bitterly.

Becoming the Lord of One Realm is certainly enticing.

Yet, among the many Holy Rank experts of the Human Clan, not everyone can rule a Great Realm, let alone him, a mere Half-Saint?

Who knows how many years until he breaks through to the Holy Rank.

"No, you have a chance."

"Ruling a Great Realm doesn’t necessarily require being a Holy Rank expert. You simply need to win the trial in the ’Reincarnation Battlefield.’" Taixu Great Saint stated, word by word.