181: Self-disclosure of identity

The two streaks of light speeding through the Void Realm were naturally sent by Xu Tianao, specifically coming for the deaths of Yang Paitian and Lin Chuan.

When they reached the sky above Medicine King Valley, they were immediately intercepted by the Yin and Yang Aurora created by Shen Lian.

“You were entrusted by Xu Tianao to investigate the deaths of Yang Paitian and Lin Chuan?”

“Hmm?”

Upon hearing this, the two instantly manifested their true forms.

“Lü Fang, Manager of the Realm Lords Mansion.”

“Ye Xuan, Deacon of the Realm Lords Mansion.”

“May I ask who Your Excellency is, and what did you mean by your previous words?”

Shen Lian tore away the Yin and Yang Flowing Light covering him, stood in the Void Realm, and quietly faced off against the two.

One was at the fifth level of the Immortal Realm, and the other was at the seventh level of the Immortal Realm.

With just a brief scan using his Eye of the Great Dao, Shen Lian confirmed that his opponents' cultivation far surpassed that of Yang Paitian and Lin Chuan.

However, he was completely unperturbed, merely raising his hand and saying calmly, “No need for further talk. Take me to see your Realm Lord.”

Ye Xuan frowned: “Your Excellency should first clarify your words. Are the deaths of Yang Paitian and Lin Chuan related to you?”

Shen Lian: “You can certainly waste time here, but I fear if you delay even a moment longer, your Young Valley Master's idiocy will become incurable!”

Lü Fang was furious: “Tell us, who exactly are you, and why are you so familiar with the situation in our Realm Lords Mansion?”

Shen Lian chuckled softly, manifesting his Folding Fan and slowly waving it: “Because I did everything. Do you think I understand?”

“What? It was you!”

Killing intent instantly overflowed from the two of them, forming a swirling mass of black clouds high above the Universe.

“Impossible! Lin Chuan and Yang Paitian were Immortal Realm experts. How could they be slain by an unknown nobody like you?”

“Hahaha.”

Hearing this, Shen Lian couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He then slowly revealed the exquisite treasure saber.

“Does this explain everything?”

Lü Fang's pupils instantly contracted: “It really is the exquisite treasure saber! You... you killed Lin Chuan?”

“And his accomplice died under this blade as well.”

Ye Xuan was furious: “Why did you kill them!”

Shen Lian curled his lips: “If I give you a reason, will you let bygones be bygones? If not, why waste your breath!”

Lü Fang coldly snorted: “In that case, pay with your life for Old Yang and Lin Chuan!”

With an angry roar, azure flames erupted around Lü Fang.

“Hmm? Is that the Netherworld Holy Fire Art?”

Shen Lian swung the exquisite treasure saber in his hand, releasing a chilling, gloomy light.

Lü Fang glared, eyes wide: “Brat, I want you to suffer the agony of purgatory before you die, consumed by the Yin Fire.”

Shen Lian held his saber horizontally: “Then I look forward to seeing if a trash like you can even move a single hair on my body!”

“Stop right there!”

Ye Xuan immediately spoke up to stop them at this crucial moment.

Lü Fang was confused: “Old Ye, what are you doing? He killed Old Yang and Lin Chuan.”

“I know!”

Ye Xuan's mouth twitched continuously, and the look he gave Shen Lian was filled with venomous resentment.

“But the Realm Lord instructed that if we encounter the murderer of the two, we must bring him back to the Realm Lords Mansion to await the Realm Lord's judgment.”

“Sigh!”

Hearing this, Lü Fang sighed reluctantly and simultaneously retracted the Qi Radiance surrounding him.

Ye Xuan stepped through the Void Realm, walked up to Shen Lian, cupped his hands, and said, “Your Excellency, please follow me to see the Realm Lord.”

“You are much wiser than that trash.”

Shen Lian carried the saber on his back and strolled past the two of them.

As he passed Lü Fang, he whispered in his ear: “You are very lucky to have a somewhat rational colleague, otherwise you would certainly have seen what your own back looks like by now.”

“You!”

Lü Fang's temper flared, and just as he was about to make a move, he saw Shen Lian transform into a streak of light and speed toward the Realm Lords Mansion.

“Old Ye!”

“Trust that the Realm Lord will surely seek justice for Old Yang and Lin Chuan. Let's go.”

Under Ye Xuan's persuasion, Lü Fang could only temporarily suppress his killing intent toward Shen Lian, transforming into light and following closely behind Shen Lian toward the Realm Lords Mansion... In front of the Realm Lords Mansion Forbidden Ground... Xu Tianao's hunched figure appeared once again before the misty valley.

“Dao Immortal, the information you requested has been located.”

“Oh, where are they?”

“Within the territory of the Xuan Sheng Immortal Dynasty in the Holy Domain, an unprecedented Ziwei Emperor Qi, accompanied by the low roar of an Ancestral Dragon, appeared inside the Immortal Zenith Palace.”

After a moment of silence, a voice from inside the valley murmured to itself: “That must be Elder Sister Song. It's wonderful that she is safe and sound.”

Xu Tianao continued: “Another piece of news is that within the Thunder Zenith Peak of the Buddhist Domain Holy Land,

there seems to be a woman skilled in using Sword Intent. Calculating the time, she also arrived five hundred years ago. I don't know if she is the person you are looking for.”

“Skilled in Sword Intent? That must be Elder Sister Bai without a doubt.”

The voice from the valley was melodious and extremely pleasant to hear, clearly indicating a very good mood.

“That's wonderful! All three of us sisters are safe. Once I find them, we will leave this wretched place together. Oh, right, are there any clues about the third woman?”

Xu Tianao: “Dao Immortal, I have said enough. Shouldn't you agree to tell me where the final heart of the great earth of the five primal divine mechanisms is located?”

“Ah hahaha...”

A burst of unrestrained laughter immediately echoed in the valley, causing Xu Tianao's Divine Sense to falter.

“Even if I tell you, you might not be able to find it. The last heart of the great earth must be the heart of a Sovereign who has ascended to rule the world. I fear this realm might not possess one.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianao immediately scoffed: “Dao Immortal, you underestimate my Primordial Continent too much. This realm may lack other things, but there are countless Sovereigns who have emerged.”

“I was referring to the Human Sovereign Heart. Dare I ask if a Human Sovereign has ever been born on your Primordial Continent?”

“Human Sovereign?”

Hearing the term, Xu Tianao struggled to search his memory for any information related to those two words.

However, the voice continued to come from inside the valley: “Don't bother thinking about it. A Human Sovereign possesses the Power to Defy the Heavens, an existence that even the Heavenly Dao cannot control.

Even if you could meet one, even if you weren't bound by the Shackles of the Heavenly Dao, you would only be able to flee for your life upon encountering him.”

Xu Tianao: “I still request that Dao Immortal inform me of the Human Sovereign's whereabouts.”

“You must remove the Restrictions on my body before I can use Dao Sense to search for the location.”

Xu Tianao: “If I remove the Restrictions, I fear the Dao Immortal will immediately suppress and kill me.”

“With your Immortal Zombie Physique, unless you encounter a Cultivator whose cultivation is ten times higher than yours who kills you in a single strike,

otherwise, even if only a piece of skin remains, you can regenerate your Physical Body. At least, I cannot kill you in my current state.”

Xu Tianao: “Dao Immortal, you come from Outside the Heavens. No one knows if you possess methods specifically targeting the Immortal Zombie Physique. This Old Man dare not gamble.”

“Then you won't be able to obtain more clues. I have been confined in this place for five hundred years and can do nothing. How can I possibly help you?”

Xu Tianao fell into deep thought.

Just as he was considering whether or not to remove the Restrictions on the person inside the valley, the Sound Transmission Jade on his waist lit up.

“Realm Lord, the murderer of Lin Chuan and Yang Paitian has been brought in and is currently in the Main Hall.”

“Understood, I will be there immediately.”

Xu Tianao took a deep breath and said to the valley: “Dao Immortal, I must attend to some minor matters first. I will discuss this with you later.”

Having finished speaking, Xu Tianao immediately transformed into light and headed toward the Realm Lords Mansion Hall.

“Zhao Zhao, if you knew I was trapped here right now, would you come save me?”

“You definitely would. After all, you and I are a match made in heaven.”

The voice from the valley contained a hint of cheerfulness amidst its melancholy.