458 - Made-Up Martial Arts, Have You Really Mastered Them, Disciple?

Chapter 458: Crisis in the Blue Sea Realm (碧海境) Hong Yi and Hong Er were overjoyed and hurriedly nodded, "No problem, we will personally deliver the Divine Soul Mystic Treasure to you, young friend, in three days!" As long as Jiang Buping was willing to act, that was enough. Given Jiang Buping's current prowess, he even surpassed Meng Chong, the Heavenly God, to some extent. Even if he couldn't secure a victory, as long as he injured Meng Chong and weakened his power, it would be an opportunity for their Wan Bao Alliance. A duel between two strong opponents inevitably led to substantial depletion. And once significantly depleted, no matter how powerful, they couldn't withstand a group assault. That is why Hong Yi agreed so readily. "Good, let's settle it then. But let me make it clear beforehand—I don't guarantee victory, I only promise to make one move." Jiang Buping emphasized. "Just one move from you, young friend, is sufficient!" Hong Yi nodded with a smile. "Then I shall await your Divine Soul Mystic Treasure!" Jiang Buping turned and left, stepping through the realm door to enter the next realm. As Jiang Buping continually slew several Immortal Heavenly Venerables, gaining a notorious reputation, rumors in the Divine Domain began framing him as a ruthless individual, suggesting that if not eliminated, he would unleash chaos upon the Divine Domain. The momentum behind the campaign against Jiang Buping strengthened, undoubtedly propelled by a large, influential force. "Jiang Buping is quite a surprise." Tian Shi Qi expressed surprise while listening to his subordinate's report in the Dragon Mountain Realm. "Excellent, let’s use Jiang Buping to further destabilize the Divine Domain." Tian Sha Di Ying agents, lurking within major forces, started driving the development of this situation. For a while, Jiang Buping almost became a target sought for extermination. Jiang Buping, however, remained indifferent to all this. Upon receiving the Divine Soul Mystic Treasure from the Wan Bao Alliance, he began utilizing it, temporarily putting aside his plan to spar with his Second Brother. Once he reached Tai-Kun Realm and saw his Second Brother, he could pretend and go through the motions. The Wan Bao Alliance could only wait, as they had no means to hasten him. Jiang Buping's fearsome reputation spread throughout the Divine Domain, and by now, no Immortal Heavenly Venerable dared to challenge him alone. Even so, assassination attempts weren't scarce. Unable to confront him openly, foes resorted to underhanded means. Consequently, wherever Jiang Buping went, various assassination attempts occurred. Unconcerned with this, he openly announced his intent to head to Tai-Kun Realm, continuously applying psychological pressure on Jiang Tianming and Yun Yan’er. As time passed, signs of chaos within the Divine Domain became increasingly apparent, as if a hidden force was driving the situation's progression. Among the thirty-six realms, several had already erupted into wars against each other, and some voids, as a result, had fallen, with Nether Prisons, Sorcerous Demons, and Outer Realms True Spirits, among others, infiltrating the Divine Domain. Meanwhile, a message spread, narrating how Meng Chong, single-handedly wielding a blade, annihilated two warring realms and slew numerous blood descendants, sorcerous devils, and outer realms true spirits invading the Divine Domain. He slew over a dozen Immortal Heavenly Venerables disrupting the situation and, following the Wan Bao Alliance pursuers' massacre, once again showcased his powerful prowess. Informed and strategic large forces are keen to witness the clash between Meng Chong and Jiang Buping. Interestingly, many influential forces noted the Great Flame Dynasty's lack of action. They didn't move against Jiang Buping nor got involved in any Meng Chong and Jiang Buping-related affair. An attitude of detachment. News of the Divine Domain's turmoil reached the Blue Sea Realm, bringing relief to the Immortal Heavenly Venerables on Yun Tian Island upon learning that Xu Yan went missing soon after arriving in the Blue Sea Realm. As long as he wasn't there to cause trouble, nobody was concerned about Xu Yan's purpose. Out at sea in the Blue Sea Realm, a solitary small boat drifted, having long lost direction on the vast sea. Some sea beasts leaped forth, attempting to land on the flying boat, only to be eradicated upon triggering the boat's array. Additionally, a sea spirit, surprised by the flying boat's exquisite appearance and seemingly ownerless state, attempted to claim it, only to be killed by the boat's defense array. A weak sea spirit disappearing into the ocean wouldn't attract attention. The expansive ocean dictated that even sea spirits, rulers of the sea, who govern the marine realm, often vanish during routine patrols yearly. They could fall prey to stronger sea beasts or encounter unforeseen dangers. In essence, a weak sea spirit's disappearance wouldn't stir any ripples. Inside the boat, a tortoise shell appeared as if cloaked by moss, exhibiting no extraordinary qualities, no peculiar fluctuations or treasure-like aura. Xu Yan had lost track of time within the microcosm inside the Gen Turtle's Shell. His Primordial Spirit's power emanated, encompassing the microcosm, meticulously refining its embedded principles. His comprehension of establishing a Dao steadily clarified. He was just half a step away from achieving enlightenment in the Dao Establishment Realm—a step he was on the verge of taking. A jade bamboo, enshrouded in mystical light, stood before Xu Yan. Intricate patterns flowing over it echoed the laws of heaven and earth, drawing spiritual energy into the bamboo, making its halo more profound. The Divine Domain's upheavals were unrelated to Xu Yan, who remained oblivious to Jiang Buping's ordeals. At this time, he was fully engrossed in understanding the Dao Establishment Realm. On Yun Tian Island, Xie Lingfeng continued his grueling practice, studying the Way of the Sword. The reputations of Xu Yan and Meng Chong had reached Yun Tian Island. "No wonder it's Xu and Meng." Xie Lingfeng marveled. Xu Yan’s rise within the Inner Domain from the borderlands, quickly becoming invincible. His entrance into the Spiritual Domain followed a similar triumphant trajectory, making his fame widespread throughout the Spiritual Domain, unmatched! Now, in just a few years into the Divine Domain, he had earned a fearsome reputation, killing Immortal Heavenly Venerables as easily as swatting flies! "I also have a chance!" Xie Lingfeng was filled with fighting spirit. Breaking through to the Void Shattering Realm with his sword's power wouldn't make killing an Immortal Heavenly Venerable too difficult. While it might not be achievable to eliminate Immortal Heavenly Venerables with Xu Yan and Meng Chong's ease, killing one wouldn’t be excessively difficult either. Once breaking through to the Void Shattering Realm, even facing the top Immortal Heavenly Venerables, he could prevail. While inherently challenging, it was a feat worth pride. Improving to Void Shattering Realm's minor or major accomplishment would make overcoming top Immortal Heavenly Venerables considerably easier. "Breaking through the Void Shattering Realm is tough." Xie Lingfeng sighed. To have reached the Realm of Divine Appearance in such a short span was indeed impressive. Achieving the Void Shattering Realm within a short timeframe seemed unattainable. "Perhaps two or three decades?" At his strength level, twenty to thirty years is brief. "Find an opportunity to return to the Qing Hua Realm and seek guidance from Xu Yan; hopefully, that might help break through sooner." Such were Xie Lingfeng's contemplations as he continued his dedicated training. On Yun Tian Island in the Blue Sea Realm, he enjoyed decent privileges due to his talent and extraordinary skill in the Way of the Sword. Peace persisted in the sky void; no significant turmoil occurred. Beyond occasional ventures into the sky void for training, most of his time involved secluded cultivation. Xie Tianheng was similarly in seclusion. Being surpassed by his son was anticipated but the swift arrival of this day left him a bit disheartened, with only meditation easing his unease. Secluded cultivation distorted time perception, so one often lost track of the duration spent training. One day... Boom! A sound akin to thunderous ocean waves reverberated, causing Yun Tian Island to tremble slightly. Cultivators immersed in secluded training were astonished, returning to their senses. "Something major has happened!" In this instant, all secluded cultivators emerged from their retreats. Their initial suspicion pointed towards a major upheaval in the sky void! Xie Lingfeng's expression turned tense as he exited his secluded chamber. "Father, what happened?" Xie Tianheng's expression was grave as he stared towards the distant horizon without responding. Tracing his gaze, Xie Lingfeng noticed a crimson blaze shooting skyward in the distance, resembling a colossal funnel or a blood-colored vortex. Even from afar, the dreadful aura could be sensed. "What is that?" Everyone was baffled. Suddenly, under the blood-colored vortex, a massive crimson shadow seemed to flicker within the waves, as if it harbored a great maw. "Not good, that location is Xiao Heng Island!" Abruptly, a cultivator exclaimed. Xiao Heng Island, one of Blue Sea Realm's major islands, bordered a sky void, with an Immortal Heavenly Venerable stationed there. Underneath the blood-colored vortex was indeed Xiao Heng Island's location. Boom! Powerful auras emanated from Xiao Heng Island's direction, and suddenly chains appeared in the sky, forged by the laws of heaven and earth. --- 1. Xiao Heng Island (小恆島) - Translated as "Xiao Heng Island," retaining the name's essence. Offers literal localization, suggesting its size and possible position among other similar islands. 2. Gen Turtle's Shell(龜殼) translated as "Tortoise Shell" for direct translation. It refers to Xu Yan’s current place of seclusion, highlighting its function as a protective sanctuary. 3. Blood Child (血子)– referring to a specific group or faction within the invading entities. Both the translation and the original term suggest formidable adversaries within the context. 4. Xu Yan (許炎)– Identified as a male character, involved deeply within his path towards the Dao Establishment Realm. His journey contrasts with the current Divine Chaos, reflecting inward growth over external conflict. 5. Crimson Blaze(血紅)– Retained as "blood-colored vortex," aligning its color symbolism with themes of invasion and destruction. 6. Dao Establishment Realm (立道境) is kept as "Dao Establishment Realm," representing a higher understanding and breakthrough Xu Yan seeks. Changes to be made in the list include integrating Xiao Heng Island for clarity, as the scene portrays a significant event impacting characters' actions, including Xie Lingfeng’s vigilance and potential for further exploration and story development. The voice of the Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder resonated in the air! "All warriors above the Refining True Realm (煉真境), block off a hundred-thousand-li of sea territory and slay the blood-colored sea beasts!" Following the Great Elder's command, the figure of the island lord of Yun Tian Island descended from the sky, entering the Elder Hall of Yun Tian Island. Immediately, a radiant light surged forth, rippling throughout the entire Yun Tian Island. Boom! Using the power of a divine artifact, the island lord of Yun Tian Island took control of this piece of heaven and earth. "All warriors above the Refining True Realm, head to Xiao Heng Island to assist in the suppression; do not err!" The island lord's solemn voice echoed. In an instant, many warriors flew towards Xiao Heng Island. The island lord was returning to guard Yun Tian Island in case of unforeseen events! "Father, let's go!" Xie Lingfeng said, his expression incredibly serious. A massive crisis had emerged in the Blue Sea Realm! "It's time to showcase my unparalleled sword path!" Xie Tianheng nodded in agreement. "Be careful, don't get careless!" Fu Yun admonished with a worried look. "It's nothing, I have the elder's jade talisman; I won't die!" Xie Tianheng patted his chest confidently. Xie Lingfeng took a step forward, transforming into a beam of sword light, darting towards Xiao Heng Island. Xiao Heng Island had vanished, its inhabitants all perished. Before them, the sky void resembled a giant bloody maw, spewing forth rolling blood aura, turning this section of the ocean into a crimson sea. A monstrous blood-colored beast resembling a crocodile had its jaws agape, devouring Xiao Heng Island, swallowing an Immortal Heavenly Venerable visible inside. Boom! "Netherworld Blood Crocodile!" The Great Elder of the Sea-Spirit Tribe's face turned grim. At that moment, he realized something was amiss. This particular sky void had been seized, and evidently, a power exceeding the Immortal Realm had expanded the sky void, allowing the Netherworld's aura to invade, transforming this ocean into a Blood Sea of the Netherworld. "How did a Netherworld Blood Crocodile stealthily infiltrate the Azure Blue Sea (碧海) without being detected?" The Great Elder of the Sea-Spirit Tribe, along with a host of Sea-Spirit powerhouses, wielded divine artifacts, channeling the power of the Blue Sea to continuously suppress it. However, the Netherworld Blood Crocodile was hard to kill and propelled Netherworld's aura heavenward, diverting the power of the laws of heaven and earth, causing a upheaval of the natural order. Blood-colored figures surged forth from the sky void, transforming into a tsunami of beasts, spreading in all directions. The churning blood sea polluted the area, rendering the Sea Spirits uncomfortable as if they were contaminant-averse beings thrown into a muddy pit. Swish! A beam of sword light struck, instantaneously slashing a Netherworld beast. "There's no sign of Blood Followers or Blood Children, it's all just Netherworld beasts aiming to invade the Blue Sea?" The Great Elder's expression turned heavy. Boom! Another thunderous sound erupted, shaking the entire Blue Sea, a sinking feeling gripped the Great Elder's heart—another sky void had stirred. "In silence, Xiao Heng Island fell, and a sky void was occupied; who could be orchestrating this from the shadows?" At some point, an image of Xu Yan, who vanished into the Azure Blue Sea, surfaced in his mind. Then he shook his head, "It couldn't possibly be Xu Yan." Currently, their only recourse was to suppress the Netherworld Blood Crocodile back into the sky void and annihilate all Netherworld beasts that infiltrated the Blue Sea. Yet, the Great Elder hadn't noticed that the surging Netherworld aura shot skyward, reaching the heavens where a faint glimmer seemed to absorb Netherworld blood aura, possibly sending out a signal. Xie Lingfeng was hunting and honing his sword skills against the Netherworld beasts. At a certain moment, he looked skyward, his expression aghast. Somehow, at the end of the blood light above, an eye appeared in the sky. However, when he concentrated on it, the eye seemed to vanish or was it merely a coincidental formation of the blood mist into an eye-like shape? The turbulent Azure Blue Sea stirred, causing the entire ocean to wobble, massive waves sweeping over islands, destroying shelters in their wake. Many warriors soared into the sky to create defensive barriers, while others tried to prevent the enormous waves from reaching the islands. Boom! The Netherworld blood aura began to condense, forming a vast blood light beam that rocketed into the sky, as if erecting a colossal blood pillar between heaven and earth. Faintly, heaven and earth laws were in turmoil. Additionally, an even more arcane and elusive force of heaven and earth was being awakened. Crack! At some point, the Great Elder of the Sea-Spirit Tribe looked up, puzzled. He couldn't be sure, but he thought he heard a crack from somewhere in the sky. "The heavens cannot shatter," he mused, maintaining a stern expression, commanding the immortal venerables of the Sea-Spirit Tribe to subdue the blood-colored giant crocodile. The blood-colored giant crocodile, upon glancing skyward, seemed to glimpse something. "It's almost time; this Blood Crocodile's body is nearing its limit." Then it looked towards the direction of Yun Tian Island. "With my last ounce of strength, let's destroy that island; this place shall become a breach for the Netherworld to enter Tai-Cang." An even more formidable blood light surged from the crocodile, unleashing a powerful aura. --- New Terms: 1. Azure Blue Sea (碧海) - Translated from "Blue Sea," emphasizing its vastness and maritime essence, fitting the narrative/context of a large water body. 2. Netherworld Blood Crocodile (冥獄血鱷) - Translates directly to "Hell's Blood Crocodile," highlighting its fierce, otherworldly nature and association with the Netherworld. 3. Blood Followers (血徒) and Blood Children (血子) - Indicate specific roles or ranks within a dark, malevolent hierarchy. Both suggest followers and offspring bearing a potent and possibly cursed lineage. 4. Sea-Spirit Tribe (海靈族) - Translates to "Sea Spirit Tribe," which retains its original reference to a mythical sea-bound faction or racial group. 5. Xu Yan (許炎) - Previously identified as male, still figuring in the context but clarified to be unrelated to the immediate events. Suggestions: - There may need to be a clarification or addition to the list concerning terms like "Tai-Cang," which regularly appears regarding places or realms. - Ensuring appropriate context for terms like "Netherworld," which denotes another realm or dimension distinct from the main 'Divine Domain' and suggests more unearthly connotations.