Chapter 1173 - 1173: Seeking the Heart of the Dragon Vein

The battle in Yudu came to a close with Liu Zixuan emerging victorious.

Though it was a victory, Liu Zixuan felt not even a hint of joy, for the price paid was too heavy.

The severe injuries of his brothers, the uncertain fate of Jiang Yunxuan, and the total obliteration of his clone weighed heavily upon his heart.

He wished he hadn't broken through to the Life and Death Realm, then the clone wouldn't have died. He wished he wasn't the key figure in this battle, or even involved in this martial calamity, so that all this pain wouldn't exist.

But, there's no such thing as "what if," nor "but."

All of this is unfolding right before him.

"Looks like I arrived a step too late!"

Just as Liu Zixuan prepared to heal Zhao Yi and others, Jiang Yifan suddenly appeared from the other side.

He no longer carried his usual grandeur, his face weary and a few conspicuous injuries marked his body. He walked over slowly: "You broke through?"

"A breakthrough exchanged with death," Liu Zixuan sighed softly.

Jiang Yifan patted him on the shoulder: "Many things are like this, in truth, the sacrifice far exceeds the reward. Now isn't the time for you to ponder life; there are many things waiting for you ahead."

"Uncle Jiang, Yunxuan he..." Liu Zixuan's eyes paused, looking at Jiang Yunxuan below the cliff with uncertain fate.

Jiang Yifan's lips moved slightly: "The tribulations destined by fate are unavoidable, similar to your situation, so it may not be all bad!"

Indeed, Jiang Yifan is a character who stands atop the peak of the Martial Realm, a person even Gu Yu can plan for this situation, how could he not know?

Now, he isn't at the Jiang Family but has appeared in Yudu, he has surely learned of the situation here and has the ability to heal Jiang Yunxuan.

Liu Zixuan nodded: "Then I must trouble Uncle Jiang to take my brothers back to the Jiang Family first."

"What you are looking for, continue walking along the mountain range, and you will be able to perceive it."

Jiang Yifan knew Liu Zixuan wanted to stay, and he also knew what Liu Zixuan wanted to do, so he didn't require any explanation. Soon, he called two large men and directly took Jiang Yunxuan and others out of the Yudou Mountain Range.

"You don't need to worry about them at the Jiang Family, but the matters of the Martial Realm aren't over. Once you handle your affairs, come back soon."

After saying this, Jiang Yifan also left.

It wasn't hard to guess that Jiang Yifan was likely invited by Gu Yu and Mo Chengfeng, given that there was also a big battle over at the Jiang Family.

Liu Zixuan didn't dwell on those things anymore; there would be plenty of time to chat as idle talk in the future. The urgent matter at hand was to find the Heart of the Dragon Vein mentioned by the clone.

Since learning about the Power of the Dragon Veins, Liu Zixuan already knew that the Yudou Mountain Range harbored two of the largest Dragon Veins of the Star Sea, two Dragon Veins merged together in darkness and light.

Such Dragon Veins had not appeared in tens of thousands of years, because merging two Dragon Veins flowing in different directions requires countless time for the earth's crust to evolve and form.

He didn't know what use the clone had for him to find the Heart of the Dragon Vein, but he understood that the Power of the Dragon Veins could enhance him, so the Heart of the Dragon Vein should be a stronger existence than the Power of the Dragon Veins.

Or perhaps, it could allow the clone to reappear.

After all, the clone isn't a real person but emerged from the evolution of Liu Zixuan's realm; if he created one once, he could certainly create another.

With these thoughts, Liu Zixuan headed straight in the direction Jiang Yifan had pointed.

...

Jiang Yifan wasn't wrong; the matters of the Star Sea Martial Realm, and even the entire World Martial Realm, did not truly come to an end with the death of the Netherworld Emperor.

After all, the great battle of the Yudou Mountain Range was only the main battlefield of this time's event. In various Hidden Sects and Hidden Clans, there were still different sizes of battles ongoing.

Moreover, in a sense, the death of the Netherworld Emperor merely brought the curtain down on the main forces of the Netherworld Hall, but also began a larger event!

If the Netherworld Emperor didn't lie before his death, then his son would announce the matter of the Yudou Treasure to martial artists worldwide.

By then, the Star Sea would surely become a gathering place for people of the Martial Realm, others wouldn't care if the Star Sea Martial Realm was heavily damaged recently; for the treasure with martial artist resources, they'd scramble to snatch it.

The Netherworld Hall is terrifying, but it's just a faction, while the World Martial Realm is different, it's countless vast forces.

If they all came, even though Liu Zixuan is already in the Life and Death Realm, he might find it difficult to fend them all off.

Therefore, a coping strategy must be quickly found, and this requires the Star Sea Martial Realm to unite in response.

While Liu Zixuan was searching for the Heart of the Dragon Vein, a major event occurred at the Profound Sword Sect.

Dragon Soul Headquarters.

A strong Dragon Soul member ran in from outside the hall and solemnly said to the person in the hall, "Old Wang, it's failed!"

"What's the matter?" Old Wang suddenly sat up, his expression extremely grim.

The Dragon Soul member said in a deep voice, "News from the hidden line at the Jiang Family side, the First Envoy and Second Envoy of the Netherworld Hall sent there both perished at the hands of Jiang Yifan, the dark assault on the Jiang Family ended in failure."

"This was predictable; the Jiang Family isn't that easy to deal with!" Old Wang furrowed his brow: "And what about the other Hidden Sects?"

"In the Southwest, a Hidden Clan was wiped out, some martial artists of a Hidden Sect escaped, this counts as our biggest success of this operation, but the Four Symbols Sect side is extremely unfavorable, a Supreme Elder appeared, his strength comparable to the Life and Death Realm, directly defeating our people and those from the Netherworld Hall."

"Strength comparable to the Life and Death Realm!" Old Wang stroked his chin: "That's still somewhat inferior to the Netherworld Emperor, once the Netherworld Emperor handles Liu Zixuan and the others, he should be able to wipe them out, it doesn't hinder anything!"

"But..." The Dragon Soul member hesitated.

"But what?"

"News just came from the Netherworld Hall Headquarters, the life token of the Netherworld Emperor has shattered. According to his son, the Netherworld Emperor is already dead, and both his true body and clones have turned to ashes!"

Bang!

Old Wang slammed the table forcefully upon hearing this: "How is this possible, Liu Zixuan and others, the strongest is only at the Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven, how could they kill the half-step Life and Death Realm Netherworld Emperor, could Liu Zixuan have broken through to Life and Death Realm Perfection!"

"The specific situation is unknown because support has already gone to the Jiang Family side, we dare not approach the Yudou Mountain Range." The Dragon Soul member raised his head, tentatively said: "How about we quickly retreat from here?"

Old Wang fumbled with his fingers, then looked at Wang Kun: "What's your opinion?"

"The Magician was previously killed by a mysterious expert, now the Netherworld Emperor is dead too, it seems all our plans have failed, but where can we flee to? As far as I know, the Jiang Family has already dispatched people to the Profound Sword Sect..."