286: The flawed jade is the king (25).

The Golden Crow Ancient Clan's ambush failed, and news of the "Supreme Body" appearing spread quickly throughout the Five Domains.

Every Immortal Dao Lineage and Longevity Clan was shaken by it.

Supreme Body.

That was a legendary Physique that existed only in the oldest myths, surpassing the Saint Body, with no Rank divisions.

Those who possessed this Physique, if they did not die young, would surely attain the Dao in the future, and even... have hope of reaching that eternal, unique throne of the Emperor.

"Remnant Jade..."

"Wang Yun..."

This name, along with his mysterious origins, instantly became the highest priority in the intelligence networks of all top powers in the Five Domains.

However, within this storm sweeping the Five Domains, there was one place where it stirred not shock, but endless rage and malice.

Eastern Domain, Yu Family.

In the forbidden zone of their ancestral land, atop the ruins of the altar that had drawn upon nine Dragon veins.

Yu Tianheng sat cross-legged with his eyes closed; before him, dozens of precious Heaven And Earth Treasures had already turned to dust.

Yu Tianheng snapped his eyes open, his Saint Eye filled with bloodshot veins.

The Supreme Body was unique.

In this world, someone had already successfully nurtured a true Supreme Body before him.

And that person had stolen the "fate" that should have belonged to him.

Yu Tianheng let out an unwilling roar.

When he saw the words "Remnant Jade," and the news of the "Supreme Body's appearance."

Boom!

An uncontrollable killing intent and malice surged in his heart.

It was him!

It was actually him!

The culprit who caused his failure to nurture the Supreme Body!

"Wang Yun!"

Yu Tianheng roared towards the sky, his voice carrying far and wide.

He suppressed his roiling Qi and blood as well as his injuries, taking a step forward to appear directly above the Yu Family.

As the number one Prodigy of the Eastern Domain and in the name of the "Little Sage," he issued his most malicious and crazed declaration to the entire Five Domains.

"I, Yu Tianheng, hereby issue a life-and-death challenge to 'Remnant Jade' of the Northern Plains!"

"Three months from now, at the Guantai Terrace of the Eastern Domain, it will be a fight to the death between us!"

His voice echoed throughout the Eastern Domain via the Yu Family's voice-transmission formation and quickly spread to the other four domains.

Immediately after, the Yu Family's massive propaganda machine began to operate at full capacity.

News full of extreme belittlement and mockery towards Wang Yun began to spread quietly across the Five Domains.

"What 'chosen one of the Grandmist Saint'? He's just a rat who stole another's Opportunity and occupied a nest not his own!"

"I bet he won't even dare to accept the challenge! Little Sage Yu Tianheng possesses the Saint Eye and Supreme Bone, suppressing his generation in the Eastern Domain. How could that Remnant Jade be his match?"

In an instant, Wang Yun's reputation plummeted from the clouds.

The mysterious powerhouse who had once commanded the awe of countless people turned into a fraudulent, cowardly villain in the blink of an eye... Inside the palace of the Great Nether Sacred Capital.

Wang Yun listened to the news from the outside world brought by Prince You Xuan with a calm expression.

New grudges.

Old hatred.

The debt of the stolen bone.

"Yu Tianheng..."

Killing intent flashed through Wang Yun's eyes for a fleeting moment.

Defeating Yu Tianheng wouldn't be difficult.

The real trouble was the behemoth behind him, the Eastern Domain's Yu Family.

If he didn't have a powerful expert to protect his path, once he defeated Yu Tianheng, those old monsters of the Yu Family would surely discard their dignity and bully the young, seeking frantic revenge against him.

He needed a sufficiently strong backing.

Wang Yun immediately stood up and walked toward the depths of the Great You Sacred Dynasty's ancestral land.

He intended to see the Ancient Ancestor of the Saint Realm who had once acted on his behalf and appreciated him, You Xuanji.

However, just as he was about to arrive at the ancestral land, he was blocked by a figure.

The newcomer wore a green robe, had a cold expression, and carried an ancient longsword on his back, with sharp Sword Qi radiating from his entire body.

It was none other than the number one Sword Venerable of the Northern Plains, Li Chunfeng.

"Young friend, please wait."

Li Chunfeng spoke, his voice calm yet carrying a sharp edge.

"Are you going to find the Great You Sacred Ancestor to protect your path?"

Wang Yun paused and nodded calmly as he looked at the powerful Sword Cultivator before him, whose aura had already reached the Heavenly Venerable realm.

Li Chunfeng smiled.

That smile carried a hint of appreciation and... fervor.

"There's no need to trouble the Sacred Ancestor."

"I will accompany you on this trip to the Eastern Domain."

Hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Wang Yun's eyes.

He had only met this person once.

Why would the other party offer to protect him?

Seemingly seeing through Wang Yun's confusion, Li Chunfeng's gaze became distant, as if reminiscing about something.

"In this life, the person I admire most is the Grandmist Saint of the previous era, Gu Yun."

"If not for his casual guidance back then, I, Li Chunfeng, would have long been a pile of dry bones in a grave, and I certainly wouldn't have today's achievements."

He paused and looked at Wang Yun with burning eyes.

"Young friend, since you were favored by the Grandmist Secret Realm, you must have a great connection with that Saint."

"My trip to the Eastern Domain was originally to settle an old Karma, so it happens to be on your way."

"Ensuring your safety is just a simple matter."

Li Chunfeng's voice was firm, carrying the straightforwardness and decisiveness unique to a Sword Cultivator.

With this genuine Heavenly Venerable expert as his backing, Wang Yun no longer had any worries.

He bowed solemnly to Li Chunfeng with his hands cupped.

"In that case, I thank you, Senior."

...Three days later.

A message from the Great Nether Sacred Capital was announced to the world.

King Xiaoyao, "Remnant Jade," accepts the challenge!

When the news broke, the Five Domains were in an uproar.

No one expected this mysterious powerhouse, who had been mocked as a "shrinking turtle," would actually dare to accept this life-and-death engagement.

The Cultivators who were originally waiting to see a joke instantly became excited.

"He accepted! He really accepted the challenge!"

"Hahaha! Now we're in for a good show!"

In an instant, countless streaks of light shot into the sky from all over the Five Domains, converging toward the same direction.

Eastern Domain, Guantai Terrace.

It was an ancient battle stage floating above a sea of clouds; legend had it that true Immortals once watched battles and discussed the Dao here.

At this moment, it was already crowded with people, the focus of everyone's attention.

Everyone was waiting.

Waiting for the upcoming Peak duel, the most eye-catching and brutal one since the start of the Golden Great Age.

On one side was the "Little Sage" who possessed the Saint Eye and Supreme Bone, sweeping through the Eastern Domain without a single defeat.

On the other side was "Remnant Jade," of mysterious origin, possessing a true Supreme Body and the subject of countless legends.

A battle of destiny, concerning mandate and the path of the Dao.

Was about to begin.