121: Chapter 121 Azure Rainbow Patrols the Domain, the Flame is Passed Down Forever

The morning glow of the Myriad Realms swept across the Hall of Heroes in Black Stone City, wisps of incense curling around the steles where flowing lights flickered, reflecting the glory of the heroic spirits who had protected the realm for hundreds of years.

An azure rainbow streaked across the horizon, scattering the pure brilliance of the Chaos. Wherever it passed, the Spiritual Veins surged, and the realm-protecting light barrier grew even brighter. It was precisely Bai Yunzhou patrolling the realm.

Hundreds of years had left not a trace of vicissitudes on him. His Chaos Green Lotus Body was immortal, his heart of guardianship remained unchanged, and only his eyes had grown a bit more gentle.

The azure rainbow descended upon the Spiritual Vein guardianship outpost in the Yunxing Domain. The garrison commander was none other than the heroic youth from the former Liuyun Domain, who was now a Void Refining Cultivator. Seeing the azure rainbow, he hurriedly bowed in salute.

"Greetings, Elder." The garrison commander's voice was respectful, and the soldiers behind him bowed in unison. Their silvery-white battle armor gleamed in the morning light, while the gathering array in front of the Formation operated day and night to nourish the light barrier.

Bai Yunzhou raised his hand to excuse them from the bow, his fingertips condensing a wispy strand of the Power of Chaos that he injected into the Spiritual Vein core of the guardianship outpost: "This place is a critical strategic hub in the northern boundary of the Star Domain; you must not slack off in the slightest."

He carefully inspected the defense deployment of the outpost. The Formation patterns intertwined, the allied forces kept watch in an orderly fashion, and the crisp sounds of the youths practicing their swords echoed, their eyes harboring the exact same obsession for guardianship as back then.

"The essence of the Dao of Guardianship lies in inheritance. You must guide the newly joined Disciples to comprehend more of the guardianship Sword Intent rather than focusing solely on slaughter." Bai Yunzhou offered guidance, pointing out and enlightening the Dao Heart of several youths.

The azure rainbow rose once more, skimming across the mountains and rivers of the Yunxing Domain. The land that had once been eroded by the Power of Nothingness was now lush with vegetation, and villages of commoners dotted the landscape like stars in the sky.

Farmers tilled the fields, and children practiced the basic Guardian Body Refining techniques at the village entrance. Seeing the azure rainbow streak past, they all raised their hands in salute, chanting "Guardian Elder" with rustic smiles.

Bai Yunzhou nodded slightly, the pure brilliance scattering across the fields. The power of the Spiritual Vein merged into the soil, causing the crops to grow even more gratifyingly—this was his gentlest guardianship over the common people of the Myriad Realms.

Travelling to Qingmang Mountain, the roars of the Yao Race shook the mountains and forests. The former Yao Race youth had already become an Elder of the Body Hall, and he was currently leading Yao Race Disciples and human Disciples to spar in Body Refining.

The Spiritual Veins of Qingmang Mountain had grown even denser, with flourishing vegetation. Yao Race and human Disciples stood shoulder to shoulder, chatting and laughing freely during breaks from sparring, long since making no distinction between each other.

The Old Ape Patriarch leaned on a spiritual wooden staff as he greeted the azure rainbow, holding a spiritual core condensed with a millennium of Yao power in his hands: "Elder, this is the heart of Qingmang Mountain, to help the Elder nourish the light barrier."

Bai Yunzhou took the spiritual core, integrated the Power of Chaos into it, and handed it back to the old ape: "Keep it for the juniors in the mountain to use in their cultivation. The coexistence of the Yao Race and the Myriad Realms is the best form of guardianship."

Watching the figures of the Yao Race Disciples and human Disciples sparring, his eyes were filled with deep gratification. The obsession of back then had finally turned into the appearance of a single family across the Myriad Realms today.

The azure rainbow traveled to the Penglai Domain, where Spiritual Qi was the most abundant. Beside the ancient Secret Realm of Guardianship, a branch head of the Guardian Academy was leading Disciples to comprehend the ancient Legacy, while youths stood in concentrated silence before the stone steles.

The guardianship branch hall of the Penglai Domain bustled with activity as commoners learned Body Refining methods there. Long queues formed in front of the free clinic stands of the Pill Hall Disciples, filled with warmth.

Bai Yunzhou walked into the Secret Realm, and an aura of ancient guardianship rushed toward him. He raised his hand to condense spiritual light, integrating the methods of guardianship he had comprehended over hundreds of years into the Legacy steles to make it easier for future generations to gain enlightenment.

"Ancient guardianship focuses on guarding the heart. If the heart is steadfast, nothing is indestructible." He spoke softly to the youths before the steles, spiritual light entering their brows to help them attain enlightenment.

Patrolling the realm, the azure rainbow lasted for three months, visiting all eight Spiritual Vein guardianship outposts and over thirty guardianship branch halls across the Myriad Realms. Wherever it passed, it left behind the pure brilliance of the Chaos to nourish the Spiritual Veins and enlighten Dao Hearts.

Meanwhile, in the Alliance Grand Hall of Black Stone City, Ling Shuang sat upright in the primary seat, holding the Alliance Leader's Seal and handling Alliance affairs in an orderly manner. The guardianship Sword Intent around her condensed without releasing, naturally emanating awe-inspiring dignity.

Over the hundreds of years, she had long since grown from an immature Disciple into an Alliance Leader capable of standing on her own. With one hand she perfected the academic system of the Guardian Academy, and with the other she sternly rectified the Alliance's military discipline, winning the wholehearted submission of Cultivators throughout the Myriad Realms.

On this day, as Ling Shuang was reviewing case files submitted by various domains, Song Xinghe walked in slowly, holding the preparation roster for the Myriad Realms martial arts tournament of guardianship: "Alliance Leader, the autumn martial arts tournament has been fully prepared."

"Each domain has sent elites to participate, among whom are quite a few young Geniuses. The youngest is merely sixteen years old, and both their Spiritual Root and Dao Heart are of top tier." Song Xinghe's voice was steady; after hundreds of years of trials, he had become increasingly capable.

Ling Shuang took the roster, anticipation flashing in her eyes: "The tournament is not for striving for victory, but rather focuses on exchange and inheritance. Order the team-leading Elders of each domain to guide the Disciples more in sparring and mutual learning, and avoid becoming overly competitive or eager for quick success."

"Additionally, order the Logistics Hall to prepare healing pills and gathering pearls. The participating Disciples are all the future of the Myriad Realms and must be properly cared for." Ling Shuang instructed meticulously, keeping the inheritance of guardianship in mind in all matters.

Song Xinghe bowed to accept the order and turned to make arrangements. Outside the hall came the sound of neat footsteps, and Zhou Zhiting walked in wearing a silvery-white battle armor, looking travel-worn with a faint aura of Spiritual Veins still clinging to her armor.

"Alliance Leader, the defense deployment of all eight Spiritual Vein guardianship outposts has been inspected. The allied forces rotate shifts in an orderly manner, and the newly joined Disciples have all mastered the basic methods of guardianship." Zhou Zhiting's voice was resolute and clangorous, her centuries of battle adding even more heroic spirit to her.

She raised her hand to hand over a file: "Only beside the Spiritual Vein guardianship outpost in the Minghuang Region, a tiny spatial rift was discovered. I have already ordered the Disciples of the Sealing Department to set up a Formation. It is currently of no major issue, but regular patrols are required."

Ling Shuang took the file and perused it carefully: "Order the Investigation Department to send additional small squads to inspect the rift in the Minghuang Region every month, and have the Sealing Department prepare Formation Plates. If there are any abnormalities, reinforce it immediately."

"After the autumn martial arts tournament ends, you and I will head to the Minghuang Region together to check. We cannot let the slightest risk endanger the peace of the Myriad Realms." Ling Shuang's words carried an unquestionable firmness.

Zhou Zhiting bowed in acknowledgment, her eyes filled with admiration. Over the centuries, Ling Shuang had always firmly maintained her original aspiration, personally attending to everything and taking guardianship as her duty, never slacking off by even a fraction.

At this moment, the main Guardian Academy of Black Stone City was in its liveliest season. Disciples from various domains who had come to participate in the martial arts tournament gathered here, the youths in azure robes in high spirits as they sparred and exchanged pointers.

In front of the Sword Hall, a youth from the Northern Domain and a maiden from the Canglan Domain were sparring in swordsmanship. The youth's sword Moves were fierce, while the maiden's sword Moves were steady; both practiced the Dao of the Guardian sword, stopping just short of a full victory.

Beside the Martial Arts Arena, Ling Shuang and Zhou Zhiting stood side by side. Watching the figures of the youths, Ling Shuang spoke softly: "Back then when we followed the Alliance Leader to fight to the death against the Lord of Nothingness, we were also of their age."

Zhou Zhiting nodded, reminiscence flashing in her eyes: "Back then we only knew how to fight to the death. Now looking at them, I finally understand what the Alliance Leader said back then: inheritance is the best guardianship."

The two exchanged a smile, relief filling both their eyes. Hundreds of years of guardianship had brought peace to the Myriad Realms, and successive generations of juniors emerging was the best comfort to the heroic spirits of the past.

Autumn grew deeper, and the Myriad Realms martial arts tournament of guardianship was held as scheduled in the Martial Arts Arena of Black Stone City. Representatives from all domains of the Myriad Realms gathered on the high platform, where Ling Shuang sat in the primary seat, and Bai Yunzhou's azure rainbow happened to return to the domain at this very moment.

The azure rainbow descended beside the high platform. Bai Yunzhou, dressed in plain dharma robes, walked in slowly. Ling Shuang, Zhou Zhiting, and Song Xinghe hurriedly stood up to salute: "Greetings, Elder."

The representatives of the Myriad Realms bowed one after another, their eyes filled with deep reverence. Over the centuries, Bai Yunzhou's azure rainbow patrolling the realm and protecting the Myriad Realms had long become a faith in the hearts of Cultivators throughout the Myriad Realms.

Bai Yunzhou raised his hand to excuse the bows, his gaze falling upon the youths in the Martial Arts Arena, his eyes brimming with warmth: "Let the tournament begin; let me see the younger generation's strength of the Myriad Realms."

Ling Shuang nodded and waved her hand, the Alliance Leader's Seal flashing with spiritual light. The sound of horns rang out from the center of the Martial Arts Arena, and the Myriad Realms martial arts tournament of guardianship officially began.

The youths formed teams according to their domains and took turns entering the arena. Sword shadows fluttered and spiritual light flickered; their Moves were all methods of guardianship, upholding righteousness without attacking blindly, learning each other's strengths through sparring.

There were Yao Race Disciples using Body Refining techniques to battle human Sword Cultivators, with fierce fist winds and nimble sword shadows. They went back and forth without determining a winner, and finally exchanged a smile and exited the arena side by side.

There were Disciples of the Pill Hall and the Talisman Hall joining forces, complementing pills with talismans, to battle the Formations of the Array Hall Disciples. Pill fragrance curled, talisman light flickered, and Formation patterns intertwined as each displayed their Divine Abilities.

High upon the platform, Bai Yunzhou watched every spar carefully, occasionally offering a few pointers to Ling Shuang, pointing out the youths' shortcomings and enlightening the essence of the guardianship Sword Intent.

"That Southern Domain youth—although his sword Moves are exquisite, his Dao Heart is slightly impatient. He needs to go to the Hall of Heroes more often to comprehend and understand the responsibility of guardianship."

"That Western Domain maiden—she is familiar with Formations, yet she lacks flexibility. She needs to travel through various domains and witness the myriad states of mountains and rivers before she can comprehend the marvelousness of the Dao of Formations."

Ling Shuang memorized them one by one and ordered Song Xinghe to make arrangements. She knew that Bai Yunzhou's pointers were all for the inheritance of the guardianship of the Myriad Realms, and so that the younger generation could walk further.

The tournament lasted for ten days without stirring up a shred of dispute, consisting purely of sparring, exchange, and mutual learning and integration. Finally, Disciples from various domains joined hands to form a hundred-person grand array, unleashing a Guardian sword Formation where sword qi condensed into a green lotus that soared straight into the clouds.

The qinglian sword qi reflected against the realm-protecting light barrier, making the light barrier even more dazzling. Cultivators of the Myriad Realms all stood up and cheered, their voices shaking Black Stone City. This was the power of the inheritance of guardianship, and a testimony to the unity of the Myriad Realms.

As the tournament ended, Ling Shuang personally presented awards to the outstanding Disciples. The prizes were all crafted from spiritual materials collected by Bai Yunzhou during his patrols of the realm, which nourished the Dao Heart and aided cultivation.

Bai Yunzhou walked up to the youths of the hundred-person grand array, his fingertips condensing the pure brilliance of the Chaos to merge into the glabella of every youth: "The path of guardianship is long and beset with obstacles, but with perseverance, one will surely reach the destination."

"You are the future of the Myriad Realms; you must steadfastly maintain your original aspiration, share the same heart and virtue, protect the Spiritual Veins, guard the common people, and pass down the thought of guardianship through the ages."

The youths replied in unison, their clear voices shaking the Martial Arts Arena: "Steadfastly maintain our original aspiration, share the same heart and virtue, guard the Dao through the ages, and pass it down for eternity!"

The vow reverberated, merging into the morning bell of the Guardian Academy and spreading to all directions of the Myriad Realms, harmonizing with the vows of hundreds of years ago to become the eternal conviction of the Guardians of the Myriad Realms.

After the tournament ended, Ling Shuang and Zhou Zhiting, according to their original plan, headed to the Minghuang Region to check the spatial rift. Bai Yunzhou's azure rainbow also accompanied them.

The yellow sands of the Minghuang Region remained, but it was long no longer the barren land of the past. Beside the Spiritual Vein guardianship outpost, vegetation grew lushly, and the encampments guarded by the allied forces were neat and orderly.

The spatial rift was located in the valley to the west of the guardianship outpost, shrouded by multiple Formations. The rift was only an inch wide, yet faint spatial fluctuations still spilled out.

Bai Yunzhou raised his hand to condense the Power of Chaos, probing into the rift to carefully perceive it: "This rift is the remnant mark of an ancient spatial Seal and was not caused by the Power of Nothingness, yet it still needs to be properly sealed."

With a wave of his hand, several chaos xuanhuang seals flew out, merging into the Formations. He then injected his own Power of Chaos into the rift, causing it to slowly shrink and ultimately transform into a faint trace.

"I have already sealed it with the Power of Chaos. Order the Disciples of the Sealing Department to set up a Nine-fold Gathering Array here to nourish it with the power of the Spiritual Veins. Within a hundred years, there should be no major issues," said Bai Yunzhou.

Ling Shuang nodded, ordering Zhou Zhiting to arrange for the allied forces to add guard posts here and conduct monthly inspections to ensure no abnormalities occurred in the rift: "After a hundred years, have younger Disciples reinforce it again, passing it down from generation to generation without ever relaxing."

The three stood atop the valley, looking out over the mountains and rivers of the Minghuang Region. The land that had once been eroded by the Power of Nothingness was now brimming with vitality, and in the distance, smoke curled lazily from village chimneys.

"Hundreds of years ago, who could have imagined that the Minghuang Region could take on the appearance it has today?" Zhou Zhiting said softly, reminiscence flashing in her eyes.

Ling Shuang nodded: "It is all because the Alliance Leader sealed Nothingness with the power of the Myriad Realms back then, and with Guardians steadfastly defending it generation after generation for hundreds of years, that we have today's peace."

Bai Yunzhou smiled slightly, raising his hand to point at the realm-protecting light barrier in the sky: "It is not the achievement of me alone, but rather the unity of the Myriad Realms and an unextinguishable heart of guardianship that has brought about these peaceful years."