542: Two roads

"You..." The Quasi-Celestial Lord of the Giant Spirit Race was shocked and furious!

This was a Celestial Lord!

And there were three of them! In just one move, they were all annihilated by this Human Race from the Lower Realm. If this news spread outside...

The entire Upper Realm would probably laugh at the Giant Spirit Race. They had lost Face and substance.

One must know that even in the Upper Realm, within a large clan like the Giant Spirit Race, a Celestial Lord is already a pillar-like existence.

For instance, this place, a 'Tai-Chu Origin Vein' of the Giant Spirit Race, is an extremely important resource location, yet it is only guarded by five Celestial Lords. That Quasi-Celestial King is not always present.

But now, five Celestial Lords... Lu Chen, with one move, killed three. One can see what a disaster this is.

"Damn it! How dare you kill my clan's Celestial Lords! Even if you..." A Quasi-Celestial Lord was shocked and angry, wanting to say more harsh words.

Unfortunately, before he could finish, Heavenly Born Sword Immortal Lu Chen had already casually slashed out a sword, instantly shattering the soul of this Giant Spirit Race Quasi-Celestial Lord.

"Celestial Lords? What I want is not just Celestial Lords!" Heavenly Born Sword Immortal Lu Chen walked into the crowd of the Giant Spirit Race with his sword.

No matter how much they retreated in fear, they could never step more than three feet away from Heavenly Born Sword Immortal Lu Chen.

"Ah..."

Amidst the fear and panic, sword light suddenly burst forth, and immediately after, one Giant Spirit Race member after another was annihilated.

There were Quasi-Celestial Lords, Heavenly Kings, and True Immortals. And True Immortals were the lowest level here.

After all, this was a heavily guarded tribal area. Those below the True Immortal level would not be of any use.

"The Upper Realm truly is a treasure land that surpasses the Human Realm by who knows how much!" Lu Chen's eyes shone.

He had just arrived in the Upper Realm, and the Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin had already received a good replenishment. If he stayed in the Upper Realm for a few more years, wouldn't his Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin be 'stuffed'?

"The Primal Blood Race has also arrived?!" Li Wuji looked at the terrifying collision in the distance and murmured softly.

He took a couple of steps and came to Lu Chen's side, saying, "The Primal Blood Race is no less than the Giant Spirit Race, and they are even more overbearing in their actions. They are targeting the Giant Spirit Race now because they have set their sights on the Giant Spirit Race's 'Tai-Chu Origin Vein'..."

He paused, then said, "Does Brother Lu know about this Tai-Chu Origin Vein?"

Lu Chen shook his head.

Li Wuji chuckled softly, "Do you know why the strongest in the Human Realm, at the Heavenly King level, is the limit?"

Knowing that Lu Chen didn't know, he didn't wait for Lu Chen's answer and spoke on his own, "It is because the Human Realm doesn't have a Tai-Chu Origin Vein!"

"The Tai-Chu Origin Vein is a necessary item for cultivation after the Heavenly King stage. This item refines the Nascent Soul, Dharma Idol, and dharma aspect spirit. Only then can one, upon breaking through to the Celestial Lord stage, attract the Three Thousand Immortal Laws, turn them into Dao fire, and smelt one's own Celestial Immortal Heavenly Imprint!"

"And it's not just for Celestial Lords; it's also indispensable in the cultivation after the Celestial Lord stage. It is one of the most important Immortal Dao resources. You are now at the Heavenly King stage, and your subsequent cultivation will require this Tai-Chu Origin Vein. If you are confident, this place is your best opportunity!"

Li Wuji pointed to the battle between the two terrifying Quasi-Celestial Kings still colliding in the distance, "Remember, act according to your ability."

He then looked at the Immortals of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion and the Nine Li Lineage, "I can take these fellow disciples from the Lower Realm away for you first. When there is an opportunity, we will meet again."

"Also, you cannot rely on the Dongxu Immortal Mansion in the Upper Realm. If nothing unexpected happens, the Dongxu Immortal Mansion likely no longer exists in the Upper Realm!"

"But my Nine Li Lineage is still here. Protecting these people is not a problem."

At the end of his words, Li Wuji looked at Lu Chen and said, "What do you think?"

"If we don't contend for this Tai-Chu Origin Vein, we can retreat now while the Primal Blood Race and the Giant Spirit Race are fighting and first enter my Nine Li Lineage."

Li Wuji offered two paths.

"How does the Nine Li Lineage rank among the Human Race?" Lu Chen pondered for a long time before finally asking.

The Dongxu Immortal Mansion was gone, but the Nine Li Clan was still there.

This indicated that the strength of the Nine Li Clan was at least above that of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion.

"The Nine Li Clan, within the Human Realm Three Thousand Worlds, is equivalent to the Golden Crow Emperor Clan. They once produced a supreme existence and are a great clan that has continued for multiple eras. However, our clan has always been single-lineage, so our numbers are insufficient," Li Wuji slowly explained. "Furthermore, our clan also has a background within the Time River..."

At this point, Li Wuji suddenly paused.

Because he suddenly remembered that in his previous life, when he ascended the light and shadow, the Immortal Emperor of their Nine Li Lineage was unable to protect him, being held back by an even more ancient existence within the Time River.

"Well, anyway, my Nine Li Lineage can be considered top-tier among the Human Race, but compared to these great clans and top-tier great clans in the Upper Realm, we are still insufficient," Li Wuji smiled. "But if you want a stable place, my Nine Li Lineage is a good choice."

'Equivalent to the Golden Crow Emperor Clan in the Human Realm Three Thousand Worlds?' Lu Chen seemed to understand.

That was indeed far, far stronger than the Dongxu Immortal Mansion.

After all, no matter how strong the Dongxu Immortal Mansion was, it was only within one world. The Nine Li Lineage, however, was spread throughout the entire Human Realm Three Thousand Worlds. No wonder they had such a reputation.

Furthermore, the Nine Li Clan even had a background within the Time River, which Lu Chen had not expected.

This meant that the Nine Li Clan had at least one Immortal Emperor, and possibly even more!

As Li Wuji said, the Nine Li Lineage could protect them; it was not a problem.

But that did not include him, Lu Chen!

He had killed all the Golden Crow Emperor Clan, God Clan, and Nether Clan members in the Human Realm Three Thousand Worlds in the Lower Realm. These great clans would definitely seek retribution from him.

The Nine Li Lineage might not be able to stop them.

Therefore, Zhao Yujing and the Immortals of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion could seek the protection of the Nine Li Lineage, but Lu Chen could not.

Perhaps this was also the reason Li Wuji suggested that he contend for the Tai-Chu Origin Vein of the Giant Spirit Race.

"In that case, I will trouble Mr. Li Wuji to look after the Seniors of my Dongxu Immortal Mansion. Lu is confident that in three years, he will be able to establish himself in this Upper Realm." Lu Chen bowed solemnly.

He accepted this favor from Li Wuji.

And he had to accept it.

Although he had just arrived in the Upper Realm, he already had enemies in the Golden Crow Emperor Clan, God Clan, and Nether Clan, and perhaps the Sun Moon God Clan should also be counted.

Now, he had to add the Giant Spirit Race.

If Zhao Yujing and the other Immortals of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion followed him, they would likely die very quickly.

Therefore, the Nine Li Lineage, where Li Wuji was, being able to act at this time was the greatest help to Lu Chen. This karmic debt was too heavy.

And he promised that in three years, he could establish himself in the Upper Realm.

This was actually not being conservative.

In three years, his strongest Dao Soldier was still only a Profound-Rank Heavenly General, equivalent to the Celestial Lord level.

To gain a firm foothold in the Upper Realm, he would need to cultivate at least a 'Great Heavenly Official' comparable to an Immortal Emperor.

This was the minimum standard.

However, Immortal Emperors reside within the Time River, observing the past, present, the torrent of eons, and even the rise and fall of eras. Such beings are too terrifying.

Lu Chen did not have absolute confidence to say that he would definitely cultivate a 'Great Heavenly Official' within three years!

"Go ahead and do it. I'll wait for you in the Nine Li Clan!" Zhao Yujing walked over quietly, "It's just that from now on, I can no longer protect your Dao!"

After saying that, he sighed softly and patted Lu Chen's shoulder twice.

PS: The next chapter is too late, it will be added after this chapter.

For some reason, Lu Chen felt a bit more emotional.

Although his cultivation journey had not been long, ever since he became involved with Zhao Yujing, it had always been Zhao Yujing who protected him.

As long as he was in the Human Realm, no matter how many enemies stronger than Lu Chen attacked, this Sect Leader of Dongming Sect, the former Holy Son and former Holy Master of Dongxu Immortal Mansion, would always arrive first to block everything for Lu Chen.

He was Lu Chen's greatest confidence and biggest backer when he had not yet grown up.

But now, he had surpassed this backer.

In the Upper Realm, this backer could no longer protect him or shield him from the wind and rain!

But, one must eventually move forward, mustn't one?

He suppressed the touch in his heart and said seriously, "In the Upper Realm, I don't need a backer."

Then he suddenly smiled, "But, I will work hard to become the Holy Master's backer!"

He also wanted to become the backer for all his known relatives and friends.

'Comfortable!' Zhao Yujing felt delighted.

The feeling of having a backer...

Awesome!

Although the current Lu Chen could not yet become his backer in the Upper Realm, he knew that with Lu Chen's monstrous talent, it wouldn't take long before he would definitely become his backer.

A true and substantial backer.

Wasn't this the day he had been waiting for?

It was coming soon, this day would arrive very quickly.

Perhaps when he finished one period of seclusion in the Nine Li Clan and woke up again, Lu Chen would already be invincible in the Upper Realm, a supreme existence suppressing the heavens and the earth!

In the depths of Li Wuji's eyes beside him, there was undisguised envy!

'Zhao Yujing's luck is really good!'

It seemed that only Zhao Yujing among those present was so important to Lu Chen.

If Lu Chen truly became the Venerable of this Upper Realm one day, wouldn't Zhao Yujing be able to walk sideways?

As for him, although he had received a favor from Lu Chen and some guidance, compared to the relationship between Zhao Yujing and Lu Chen, it was still too far apart.

However, he was also content, because he didn't need too much. As long as at a certain moment in the future, when he reascended the Time River, Lu Chen could lend him a hand, that would be his greatest gain!

And this day wouldn't be too far off!

He wasn't afraid of Lu Chen advancing too quickly; he was only afraid that Lu Chen wasn't advancing fast enough.

Because as long as he returned to the Nine Li Clan, as long as the existence in the Time River didn't attack him again and completely annihilate him, he had the confidence to return to his Peak in the shortest time!

He had resources, and he had Realm. What he lacked was just time!

"Everyone, the road is long and winding. We will meet again in the future. Lu is confident that he can hold up a piece of sky belonging to our Dongxu Immortal Mansion for all the Seniors of Dongxu Immortal Mansion!" He bowed and paid his respects to Zhao Yujing and the many Seniors of Dongxu Immortal Mansion.

All the Immortals of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion also became solemn and returned the salute with seriousness.

Finally, Lu Chen looked at Li Wuji again and bowed, saying, "Mr. Li Wuji, I am indebted!"

Li Wuji waved his hand, "It's just a small matter, no need for this."

Finally, he spoke with utmost seriousness, "I know Brother Lu's temperament, but I have one suggestion that I hope Brother Lu will remember."

"It's fine if you offend the Golden Crow Emperor Clan, God Clan, Nether Clan, and even the Giant Spirit Race, but before you can contend with the existences in the Time River, Brother Lu had best not have major conflicts with the Human, Ancient Immortal Lineage, and Ancient God Clan. Otherwise, the consequences are unpredictable!"

"The number of existences from these three clans that have entered the Time River is more than one can count. They have continued for many eras and often act in the Upper Realm to clear obstacles for their clans. They are extremely shameless!"

After speaking, he returned the bow.

Lu Chen's heart stirred, and then his eyes lit up.

'The existences from these three clans who have already entered the Time River still frequently act and interfere in the Upper Realm?'

That's just...

Too good!

In the future, if he lacked a 'Great Heavenly Official' comparable to an Immortal Emperor, the result would likely fall upon these three clans!

"Mr. Li Wuji, your great kindness is beyond words. I will surely repay you handsomely in the future!" This piece of news was priceless.

Li Wuji: "..."

Did Lu Chen misunderstand something?

Or did he not explain clearly?

What great kindness?

Where did this great kindness come from?

In an instant, countless '?' symbols popped up in Li Wuji's mind.

But in the end, Li Wuji didn't ask further. He just took out a teleportation array platform and said, "Brother Lu, when we meet again in the future, I hope you will have made a name for yourself in the Upper Realm and your might will awe all directions."

As he finished speaking, space fluctuated, emitting a faint light that swallowed Zhao Yujing, Li Wuji, all the Immortals from Dongxu Immortal Mansion and the Nine Li Lineage, and Little Phoenix Wind Seven, and they vanished without a trace.

Only Lu Chen was left, alone in the midst of the Giant Spirit Race!

"Next, it's time to return to my true form!" Lu Chen watched the space fluctuate, then watched it calm down. Finally, he looked at the two terrifying existences locked in battle, then plunged underground and disappeared.

Afterward, one Dao Soldier after another emerged from underground. But the difference was that these Dao Soldiers were no longer in Lu Chen's appearance, but had returned to their respective original forms.

True Dragons had sharp dragon horns, the Sun Moon God Clan shone with the brilliance of the sun and moon, the Heavenly Born Sword Immortal was just the Heavenly Born Sword Immortal, and the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Venerable was just the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Venerable.

They were no longer in Lu Chen's image.

And they were no longer associated with Lu Chen.

What the True Dragon Clan did has nothing to do with me, Lu Chen. Don't talk nonsense!

...

On the other side, the Giant Spirit Race and the Primal Blood Race had already begun a great battle.

Whether it was the two terrifying existences at the Quasi-Celestial King stage, the only two remaining Celestial Lords of the Giant Spirit Race, or the lowest level True Immortals, they were all embroiled in battle.

This was also why no more Giant Spirit Race members arrived after Lu Chen killed three Giant Spirit Race Celestial Lords and a group of Quasi-Celestial Lords, Heavenly Kings, and others.

Because they were already struggling to cope.

At this time, outside the Giant Spirit Race's treasury, astonishing collisions constantly erupted.

This place was both a vital area for the Giant Spirit Race and a key target for the Primal Blood Race to plunder, so the most intense fighting was here.

The only two remaining Celestial Lords of the Giant Spirit Race desperately defended this place, fighting madly with several Celestial Lords of the Primal Blood Race, from the sky to the ground, and then from the ground to the sky, even fighting outside the Heavenly Dao and into the Celestial Immortal Heavenly Imprint.

Their whereabouts were unknown by now.

There were also Quasi-Celestial Lords fiercely fighting here.

"Damn it! Primal Blood Race, you are all damned!" The Giant Spirit Race's Quasi-Celestial Lord, Xing Juque, was shocked and furious, his eyes bloodshot.

The Primal Blood Race came too quickly and at the worst possible time.

Because the damned Human Realm Heavenly Gate had opened, and a powerful Human Race monster had intruded, resulting in three Celestial Lords, several Quasi-Celestial Lords, and numerous Heavenly Kings and True Immortals being tied up by that monstrous Human Race. Now, no one knew the outcome.

But precisely at this moment, the Primal Blood Race arrived and launched a death battle with lightning speed.

As a fellow Quasi-Celestial Lord, he now had to fight two opponents. His powerful Physical Body was already stained with blood, marked with fist prints and sword scars.

"Xing Juque, why resist? Being refined by this Venerable is also a form of liberation!" A Primal Blood Race Quasi-Celestial Lord whispered, holding a heavenly blade, silently unleashing terrifying blade intent, as if wanting to split the heavens and earth, redivide the sun, moon, and stars. Faintly, it even had a hint of the Celestial Immortal Heavenly Imprint of a Celestial Lord.

However, at this moment, a large, furry hand appeared silently, grabbing the head of this Primal Blood Race Quasi-Celestial Lord. A terrifying killing intent erupted, fierce and frightening, instantly shattering the soul of this Primal Blood Race Quasi-Celestial Lord.

"White... Tiger!" Xing Juque gasped, looking at the terrifying figure holding the Primal Blood Race Quasi-Celestial Lord in one hand, a chill inexplicably ran down his spine!