355: This is the difference in foundation!

Immortal Great Sects have profound foundations, and Emperor's Companion are especially important!

This is the true future of a Great Sect, but even Immortal Great Sects do not all have an Emperor's Companion!

An Emperor's Companion is not easily obtained; it is born from the fierce competition of countless Genius Cultivators.

Ultimately, they compete for that sole position of Emperor's Companion!

Therefore, the cultivation strength of an Emperor's Companion is extremely formidable; any one of them, placed in the Inner Sea, would possess strength comparable to the Sect Masters of those top forces!

One must know that these Sect Masters are all at the Golden Body Realm, and an Emperor's Companion possessing such terrifying cultivation shows just how terrifying the foundations of these Immortal Great Sects are!

"I think you will soon have the opportunity to meet an Emperor's Companion. With your current cultivation, you are actually not far from them. As soon as you reveal your whereabouts, that day will come quickly."

Liu Xianyun understood his strength best, but even she couldn't precisely say what level he had reached!

His Realm cultivation was still at the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Ninth Level, but what about his true strength?

It was unfathomable; even she couldn't say.

Shen Tianxing smiled upon hearing this, saying, "This world is vast and wonderful. Even the Inner Sea and the Four Great Domains are merely the tip of the iceberg."

"I yearn more to know what the world beyond the Nine Great Forbidden Seas is like, as you described."

The Nine Great Forbidden Seas were an insurmountable chasm lying between the Qingyun Outer Domain and that vaster world!

A Forbidden Sea that could not be crossed!

No one knew what the outside world was like. Liu Xianyun had only seen fragmented accounts in Dianxing Academy, and it seemed no one had ever successfully crossed the Nine Great Forbidden Seas alive!

Who could predict the future?

Following him, perhaps one day they would cross the Nine Great Forbidden Seas and glimpse its true nature!

Rumble!!!

In the distance, continuous roars echoed, one after another. Large swathes of nightmare remnant souls were slain. Facing these Cultivators who had formed Dharma Idols, the ancient remnant souls only had death awaiting them.

In the deep valley, the intensely rich purple light suddenly erupted, and a terrifying Spiritual Qi fluctuation swept out in all directions, like a massive tide, destroying everything in its path, filled with irresistible power!

The first to bear the brunt were Holy Son Tian Que and the experts from the other three Great Domains!

"It has appeared!!!"

The scholar from Tianjue Dharma Sect's eyes flashed, a green light flickered within them, and with a flick of his folding fan, a giant, sky-reaching fan rose from the deep valley and crashed down!

He was preparing to shake open the treasures contained within and disperse all the surrounding Spiritual Qi!

This was a preemptive strike!

"Yin Tianyang, do you intend to monopolize it? It won't be that easy!"

Boom!!

The Cultivator in full armor stepped forward. In the Void Realm, a white bone flashed, and flames erupted in all directions!

A massive warhorse sprang from the flames, its body stark white bones, its eerie fire carrying indelible runic imprints, wild and untamed, with boundless power!

With each step, mountains crumbled and the earth cracked!

The armored Cultivator leaped onto the horse, raising a long spear, also spewing flames, merging with the warhorse forged from white bones and fire!

"Hell's Fiery Rider? I didn't expect you to actually take this step. From now on, you can't show your true face. Can you truly let go of everything?"

"Long Bing!"

Long Bing was the name of that armored Cultivator!

One of the former Saint of Eastern Continent's Hell Gate, once a Prodigy Cultivator who had the chance to contend for the Emperor's Companion position!

His former glory seemed to have vanished as he became Hell's Fiery Rider, walking a path no one else dared to take!

Yin Tianyang was very wary of Long Bing!

Seeing the opponent's Dragon spear rise, the Void Realm trembled. A sharp edge, carrying an indestructible force, lifted half a mountain Peak, which Long Bing treated as nothing and smashed directly into the deep valley!

Boom!!!

A powerful surge of Qi energy, like an overwhelming ocean wave, swept out, and all Cultivators in the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, regardless of which Great Sect they came from, were all sent flying!

Outside that valley, besides Yin Tianyang and Long Bing who had already made their move, only Holy Son Tian Que and the taciturn, unsmiling burly man remained.

Bang bang bang!!!

Hundreds of figures were sent flying, either with broken bones and tendons or spitting blood and falling unconscious. No one could withstand such terrifying might!

"So… such powerful strength! Who are these two people?"

"Who knows who they are? From their words, they're probably from Immortal Great Sects in other Great Domains. Those Heavenly Prodigies are not comparable to us!"

"Truly worthy of being an Immortal Great Sect. Huh? Tian Que is also fine. How is this possible?"

"Have you forgotten? He is the Saint of Holy Heaven Demon Sect. Do you think he's on the same level as the Saint of Qi Mo Sect? Holy Heaven Demon Sect is also one of the Immortal Great Sects!"

Many Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Cultivators stared blankly at the battle not far away. The strong ones suffered minor injuries, which was only because they endured merely the aftershocks of the battle between Long Bing and Yin Tianyang!

As for those whose strength was insufficient, they were either severely injured and unable to rise or directly slain on the spot!

The disparity in strength within the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm was like a chasm at each level. An ordinary Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Cultivator, even at the same level, was far from being able to contend with a Saint!

This was the difference in foundation.

How could the Geniuses of those Immortal Great Sects be compared to the so-called Saint of Inner Sea forces?

The gap was too vast!

Only by experiencing it firsthand would they know how great the difference was between them and those true Immortal Great Sects. This was not something that could be made up for by effort alone!

Boom!!!

In the valley, the Fiery Rider's Dragon spear, holding a mountain Peak, collided with the folding fan, unleashing a torrent of Qi energy that swept across hundreds of thousands of miles, scouring the area as if clearing a den!

The mountain Peak exploded, and the folding fan was also sent flying. The dust inside was quickly swept away by the storm, revealing its true appearance.

Dense purple light permeated among a stretch of mountains. A clearly visible mineral vein, like a Dragon pattern, wound densely across the huge valley floor.

A purple profound body crystal stone in the shape of a human appeared before everyone, and even the purple crystals growing on the mineral vein couldn't divert their attention!

"Oh my god, it's a nine-aperture profound crystal!"

"A nine-aperture profound crystal, how many years must it grow to form this?"

"A supreme treasure, an unimaginable supreme treasure!"

"Legend says that once a nine-aperture profound crystal develops sentience, it can Cultivate into an unparalleled Sealing King. The legend is true!"

"nine-aperture profound crystal truly exists in the world, but I wonder if it has developed sentience?"

Everyone was in an uproar!

The legend of the nine-aperture profound crystal had circulated for countless years, known to have originated in ancient times, but there had never been any verifiable records!

The lifelike profound crystal human figure appearing before everyone seemed to indicate that the legend was not false, but history had buried the truth!

In the Inner Sea, there were instances of rocks, birds, and beasts cultivating into the Dao, but none could compare to the nine-aperture profound crystal.

This was the difference in foundation!

..."It's actually a nine-aperture profound crystal. It seems it has been nurtured for countless years. The Nightmare Clan specially sealed it here back then, absorbing Earth Vein Spiritual Qi, precisely to allow it to develop sentience!"

Liu Xianyun's face showed shock, not even bothering to drink the wine in her hand.

The growth of a nine-aperture profound crystal is natural, requiring a suitable environment and countless years of Earth Vein Spiritual Qi nourishment to have a chance to develop sentience and ultimately achieve the Dao!

It could be said that a nine-aperture profound crystal, once it achieves the Dao, would undoubtedly Cultivate into a Heaven and Earth Sealing King Realm. At that time, the Nightmare Clan would possess a formidable foundation!

They could disregard all races in the Inner Sea and even stand as equals against the Immortal Great Sects of other Great Domains!

What a pity... "It's a pity. In that battle in ancient times, the Nightmare Clan was annihilated by a powerful being from the Azure Dragon Clan, so this nine-aperture profound crystal couldn't achieve the Dao."

"However, the fact that this nine-aperture profound crystal is so well-preserved indicates that the powerful being from the Azure Dragon Clan deliberately left it to grow naturally; otherwise, it certainly wouldn't have waited for our arrival."

Shen Tianxing pondered for a moment and understood.

"It must be that powerful being from the Azure Dragon Clan left a fallback for his descendants, but alas, the world changes, time flies, and the world has changed too much."

"The once invincible Azure Dragon Clan has also become a Tomb. These treasures left behind will no longer reach their hands."

Liu Xianyun shook her head, continuing to drink her wine.

With the nine-aperture profound crystal appearing, among the many experts present, only Shen Tianxing was qualified to obtain it. Neither Holy Son Tian Que, Yin Tianyang, nor Long Bing had the qualifications to covet it!

Don't ask why; the answer is their strength is not enough!

..."The nine-aperture profound crystal has appeared, Yin Tianyang. It's impossible for you to monopolize it. Let's think about how to distribute it more reasonably!"

Long Bing was indeed someone who once had hopes of becoming an Emperor's Companion. Seeing that it was a nine-aperture profound crystal, he knew that such a treasure could absolutely not be obtained by him alone.

He was not afraid of Yin Tianyang.

But Holy Son Ba Shan of South Sea Divine Sect, and Tian Que, who had always been low-key, made him most wary!

Ba Shan's strength was very strong. Alone, he was slightly stronger than either Long Bing or Yin Tianyang. Once it came to contention, it would undoubtedly be an earth-shattering, life-and-death struggle!

Tian Que's Sword Qi was incomparably sharp. Even though it was sheathed, the fierce Sword Qi emanating from his body still gave him a difficult feeling.

With four people of roughly equal strength contending, the best outcome would be all four suffering injuries, ultimately benefiting others!

Rather than that, it was better to consider how to distribute it.

Yin Tianyang's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. Of course, he didn't want to share such a treasure with others.

If the nine-aperture profound crystal were cut into four pieces, it could potentially cast four people's Physical Body with infinite potential, possibly allowing them to become Heaven and Earth Sealing King Realm Cultivators in the future, which would be achieving Dao through the Physical Body!

But who wouldn't want it all?

"A natural creation, not for one person alone. Besides us four, no one else is qualified to covet it."

"I think Long Bing's suggestion is feasible. Moreover, besides this nine-aperture profound crystal, there are also many purple profound body crystal stones in the mineral vein here, which are quite valuable."

"Why not? Even if someone truly wants it, they can make plans after obtaining it."

Ba Shan spoke.

Aside from speaking when he first arrived, he hadn't uttered a sound for a long time, nor did he rashly act when the nine-aperture profound crystal appeared. It was clear that beneath Ba Shan's seemingly rough exterior lay an extremely meticulous mind!

"And you? Do you also think so?"

Yin Tianyang's gaze fell on Tian Que. Now that two people had agreed to the distribution, his desire to monopolize it could only be shattered.

His only hope was for Tian Que to stand on his side. With the two of them allied, they might not necessarily fear the others.

But Ba Shan's words also made sense; if they all got injured, it might indeed benefit others.

This was not what he wanted to see!

Tian Que's eyes flickered. He hadn't spoken a word from beginning to end.

Simply because he didn't need to speak!

In his eyes, everything was decided by strength. Even the best treasure was useless without strength!

Therefore, even though Yin Tianyang had been somewhat disrespectful to him initially, he didn't dare to attack him and even harbored wariness towards him!

This was the advantage that strength brought.

When it came to dividing treasures, it was even more impossible to exclude him.

"I..."

"I disagree!"

Suddenly, two voices rang out almost simultaneously in the field.

Yin Tianyang, Ba Shan, and Long Bing all froze!

What's going on?

Tian Que actually disagreed?

"No! Someone is secretly spying!"

"Who dares to speak so presumptuously? Get out here!"

Yin Tianyang quickly recovered and immediately realized that the previous voices were not just Tian Que's, but two distinct voices!

Tian Que's expression also turned very grim. He also wanted to see who dared to interfere so boldly!

Boom!!!

A chilling wind gathered, a terrifying Yin wind connecting heaven and earth, forming a black tornado that swept towards a distant mountain Peak!

That voice had come from there!

The surrounding Cultivators who were still waiting for an opportunity all moved away from that mountain Peak, fearing being accidentally killed by Yin Tianyang's attack.

Wherever the Yin wind passed, sand and stones flew, all being swept into it. Mountains were crushed into powder, and the mountain Peak split open, with thick cracks like canyons!

Buzz!

Suddenly, above that mountain Peak, a clear saber light flashed, and in the Void Realm, a saber's edge appeared!

Wherever the saber light passed, everything in its path was split in two!

Including the roaring Yin wind, it was also severed by a single saber strike!

Hmm?

Yin Tianyang's expression suddenly darkened. The scene before him was simply unimaginable!

The person hidden behind the scenes was actually so strong?

Not only Yin Tianyang, but Holy Son Tian Que, Long Bing, and Ba Shan also had grave expressions in their eyes.

A strong one!

The newcomer was an extraordinary strong one!

"Heaven and Earth's treasures, obtained by the capable."

"When did you few become qualified to share this treasure born of heaven and earth?"

"I haven't agreed yet!"

In the sky, three figures appeared.

Standing at the very front was Shen Tianxing, with Liu Xianyun and Nie Qingxue following closely behind, appearing together.

Liu Xianyun had long since adapted to such scenes, or rather, she had seen such scenes many times while with Shen Tianxing.

But Nie Qingxue was seeing it for the first time!

Compared to the current scene, what were those Cultivators they encountered when first arriving at Ten Thousand Monster Valley?

They simply weren't worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as these people before them!

Yet, in Shen Tianxing's eyes, even these Peak Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Seventh Level Cultivators were not worth his attention!

It was too shocking!