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

Chapter 477: Collapse of the Heavenly Ladder, Great Change in the Divine Domain Amidst the shocked gazes of the disciples from the Tai-Miao Sect and other martial practitioners, Xu Yan unleashed one palm strike after another. In an instant, eighteen golden dragons roared into existence. They surged towards the approaching Jade Snow True Dragon. From all directions, eighteen golden dragons attacked the Jade Snow True Dragon, quickly entwining themselves around it. Within moments, the jade-white true dragon was engulfed by the golden dragons. Soon after, the furious roars of the Jade Snow True Dragon echoed through the air, accompanied by intense and violent dragon might. Its terrifying true dragon arts erupted recklessly. This novel is first published on 𝕥𝕨𝕜𝕒𝕟.𝕔𝕠𝕞. Yet, the eighteen golden dragons surrounded it from above, below, left, right, front, and back, entangling with the true dragon in midair, rolling and coiling around it. Boom! When a golden dragon shattered, Xu Yan immediately conjured another to take its place. Xiao Laotou watched, slack-jawed. To see the Jade Snow True Dragon ensnared like this was, to the true dragon, an indescribable shame. A total of nineteen dragons tangled together, with eighteen of them being golden. They twisted and rolled as the jade-white true dragon struggled and roared furiously. However, no matter how much it struggled, it couldn't escape from the eighteen golden dragons' grip. The scene was akin to eighteen dragons overpowering a delicate jade dragon. "What atrocity!" Xiao Laotou muttered in amazement. Xu Yan continually replaced the dissipating golden dragons, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Achieving victory over a stronger opponent and subduing this true dragon was no easy feat. The consumption was significant, but Xu Yan didn't mind such expenditure. "We can't keep entangling like this. This dragon has clearly lost its wits, its mind filled with rage and hatred." Xu Yan frowned. It was evident the true dragon fell victim to a plot, deliberately led into the Divine Domain to create chaos and disorder. "Tiansha Diying." None other than Tiansha Diying could orchestrate such an affair. To dare scheme against a true dragon, the forces behind Tiansha Diying must be formidable. "If I were to kill the true dragon, it would likely lead to complications, perfectly playing into Tiansha Diying's plans. I will not let you, Tiansha Diying, have your way." Xu Yan pondered on how he might awaken this irrational dragon. At this moment, Xu Yan's expression tightened as the bound true dragon in midair abruptly opened its mouth. Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy swirled wildly into its maw, its jade-white body emanating a misty glow, shrouding it like a fog. Bang! One after another, the golden dragons shattered, and Xu Yan's complexion darkened as he continually replaced them with new golden dragons. "Is this dragon energy? True dragon's breath?" Xu Yan frowned deeply. The current breath of the Jade Snow True Dragon seemed not to be directed at him, but rather was a passive manifestation. Rumble! Suddenly, the earth trembled, emitting a faint rumbling, and the firmament above pulsed with brightness. "The Dao Domain Ladder has opened!" The Sect Master of Tai-Miao exclaimed in delight. The opening of the Dao Domain Ladder signified that powerful individuals from the Dao Domain would soon arrive in the Divine Domain, signaling the end of the true dragon calamity. Although judging by the current situation, even without the Dao Domain beings descending, the dragon calamity would end, yet the opening of the Dao Domain Ladder bore a different significance. Xiao Laotou looked up at the sky, his demeanor calm, yet his lips curled with a mocking smile. "Let's see how you all scheme and plot against one another!" He scoffed internally. In the Diyun Realm, the mist blanketing the ground had dispersed. A massive heavenly crevice seemed to be swelling with long-contained power, and the powerful aura within was barely contained. The light barrier sealing the heavenly crevice already showed cracks. The Tiansha expert stationed at the heavenly crevice was flushed, struggling to maintain control. Tian Seventeen appeared tense, but just then, a spirit bird flew over, delivering a message. "Not good!" Upon seeing the message, Tian Seventeen's expression drastically shifted. "Xu Yan, that brat, dares to ruin my grand plan!" He could no longer remain calm. Xu Yan was subduing a dragon in the Tai-Miao Realm! Though the news of Xu Yan successfully subduing the dragon hadn't arrived yet, his current clash with the true dragon had disrupted the invincible momentum the true dragon previously held. If due to Xu Yan's actions, the true dragon were suppressed, leading to the Tai-He Realm not opening the Dao Domain Ladder, how would the plan succeed? At this moment, Tian Seventeen was filled with anger and killing intent. Rumble! But at that moment, the sky glistened, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief. The Dao Domain Ladder had initiated. "Prepare!" Tian Seventeen said with a heavy expression. "Tian Seventeen, watch for the right moment. Once the timing is ripe, inform us to lift the seal!" A Tiansha expert managed to speak with great effort. Tian Seventeen nodded, intently watching the sky, waiting for the opportune moment. At the Dao Domain Ladder site, the Tai-He Realm. "Elder Brother is subduing a dragon; I wish I could see it," Meng Chong said with regret. Jiang Buping nodded, yet both were preoccupied with waiting for the Dao Domain Ladder to descend, leaving them unable to witness their elder brother's dragon subjugation. However, witnessing their elder brother taming a true dragon would present them with the chance to see the true dragon's visage. Rumble! The steps in the sky became ever clearer, emanating an ambiance of the Heaven and Earth's rhythm, and at the end of the steps, the blurry outline of a small world began to take form. Finally, a set of steps descended! The Dao Domain Ladder opened! Wu Tiannan's jade token transmitted guidance, indicating that he could ascend the ladder to leave the Divine Domain for the Dao Domain. Holding this jade token, he could climb the ladder and enter the Dao Domain. "Wu Dean, you may go up." Meng Chong suggested to Wu Tiannan. Wu Tiannan hesitated, "I'm of modest strength, the Dao Domain must be formidable, perhaps this token should be yours." Meng Chong shook his head, "When I go to the Dao Domain, nothing will stop us. Since you have this token, you should rightfully have a place there." "Alright, in that case, I shall go to the Dao Domain!" Wu Tiannan thought about the person he was searching for, who had no clues in the Divine Domain, leaving him no choice but to try the Dao Domain. "Meng Chong, Jiang Buping, with the opening of the Dao Domain Ladder, I hope you two won’t..." The Tai-He Sect Master began to speak gravely. "Wu Dean is going to ascend the ladder. If you hinder his way, I will not be polite." Meng Chong interrupted. "What happened?" From above the Dao Domain Ladder came a voice. Meng Chong and Jiang Buping turned serious. The speaker was immensely powerful. "Reporting to the envoy, a true dragon has fallen into the Divine Domain, causing chaos everywhere. A great catastrophe!" The Tai-He Sect Master replied respectfully. "What?" An astonished voice came from above the ladder. Then the ladder trembled as several figures descended from it. Suddenly, Meng Chong and Jiang Buping's expressions drastically changed. "Retreat quickly!" Meng Chong grabbed Wu Tiannan, and they vanished instantly, fleeing far away in a matter of moments. Jiang Buping did likewise, while Wu Tiannan, barely having grasped the events, saw the heavens begin to shake violently. The sky shattered; the laws of heaven and earth emerged only to collapse. Then the power of the laws surged forth. A horrifying aura erupted from the Divine Domain, reaching for the sky and towards the Dao Domain Ladder! Vaguely, a mighty dragon energy seemed to merge with the terrifying aura, a faint dragon’s roar echoing throughout heavens and earth. Boom! The sky burst apart, and under the terrifying radiance's assault, the Dao Domain Ladder crumbled instantly! Heaven and earth shook; the entire Divine Domain quaked. The Dao Domain Ladder exploded, tearing a massive rift in the heavens, pouring a formidable aura down from the sky crack. Vaguely, a small world appeared to be falling. The sudden upheaval dumbfounded everyone, and the people of the Tai-He Sect couldn't even attempt to escape before being consumed and annihilated by the power of the Ladder's collapse. "Escape quickly!" With chaos reigning in the Tai-He Sect, the remaining Immortal Heavenly Venerable experts exclaimed angrily. "Go!" Meng Chong and Jiang Buping felt a deep terror. The terrifying aura was overwhelmingly frightening, and seemingly laced with a very strange sensation. They sensed an aura that seemed to blend the Netherworld Abyss, sorcery, and the unyielding true spirit, as if mingling with overseas forces, erupting instantly, and striking the sky. Vaguely, Meng Chong heard a few screams erupt from above the ladder. --- **New Terms:** - 玉雪真龙 (Jade Snow True Dragon): Translated as "Jade Snow True Dragon" to keep the original majestic and mystical intent and maintain the connection to dragons as mythological creatures. - 太合境 (Tai-He Realm): Translated as "Tai-He Realm" for consistency with the existing realm naming conventions, representing a sovereign region. - 天煞地影 (Tiansha Diying): Translated as "Tiansha Diying" to convey its literal meaning as an ominous, shadowy force that adds depth to the narrative's atmosphere. - 道域天梯 (Dao Domain Ladder): Translated as "Dao Domain Ladder" to reflect its role as a passage to the Dao Domain, important for the storyline. **Notes:** 1. "Dao Domain Ladder" illustrates a mystical connection or bridge between realms, encapsulating the essence of ascension and significance in the narrative. 2. "Jade Snow True Dragon" involves an intricate plot point emphasizing its grandeur and power. 3. The translation of dialogue and narrative tone retains the original's dramatic dynamism to engage the reader. The Laws of Heaven and Earth seemed to be in disarray, with a force of rules gradually manifesting. The collapse of the Dao Domain Ladder triggered a chain reaction that had only just begun. Meng Chong, Jiang Buping, and Wu Tiannan fled the scene in an instant. At the location of the ladder, an aura from the Dao Domain surged downwards, sweeping across with the force of its rules. Amidst the booming and tremors, it seemed as though a small world was falling from above, crashing towards the Tai-He Realm. At this moment, the Tai-He Realm was undoubtedly facing a great catastrophe. Countless powerful individuals could only manage to rescue their close descendants, leaving weaker warriors to their fate. Martial practitioners of the Tai-He Realm began a mass exodus. The tremors continued, affecting not only the Tai-He Realm but the entire Divine Domain, causing borders between regions to collapse. The regions were now linked only by wilderness. This collapse made escaping the Tai-He Realm more time-consuming. However, with the borders shattered, the regions became more accessible, eliminating many previous taboos. Rumble! The collapse of the Dao Domain Ladder sent shockwaves through the Divine Domain. The grand forces of the realm were stunned. "Tiansha Diying, how recklessly mad!" "The ladder collapsed! What now?" "It's over; is the path ahead completely blocked?" Numerous strong individuals felt their scalps tingle, even regretting having sat back and watched Tiansha Diying wreak havoc. At the site of the Dao Domain Ladder's collapse, a small world continued to fall amidst the rumbling. Heavens' and Earth's laws emerged, as if being triggered by an external force, passively appearing to maintain the operation of the cosmos. A directional force seemed to be guiding the small world towards the Tai-He Realm, in an attempt to connect the Divine Domain and Dao Domain. Diyun Realm. The massive heavenly crevice released a terrifying aura, striking the sky and the Dao Domain Ladder. Following this outburst, the crevice began to shrink. The laws of Heaven and Earth emerged to begin restoring the crevice, blocking the continued surge of outside forces. "It succeeded!" Tian Seventeen beamed. The most crucial step was completed at last. The ensuing tasks were beyond his current capabilities. "Where is Xu Yan!" Suddenly, from inside the crevice, came an icy voice laced with a seductive undertone. A pink light appeared, attempting to enter the world. Mei Witch! Tian Seventeen’s expression twitched; he did not understand how Xu Yan managed to offend such a formidable being. "Xu Yan is subduing the dragon!" Tian Seventeen replied. Rumble! The crevice shook continuously; Mei Witch attempted to enter the world, but the crevice was already in recovery, with the laws continually emerging, preventing her entry. "Damned!" Mei Witch's face was full of reluctance. "Bring me Xu Yan and there will be a hefty reward!" Ultimately, Mei Witch had no choice but to offer a large reward. "The realms are uniting; the senior could enter then and settle accounts personally." Tian Seventeen mused aloud. "Hmph!" Mei Witch snorted, eventually withdrawing. The tremors continued in the Divine Domain, brilliance flashed across the heavens, and a spiritual storm swept over the Divine Domain, making Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy seem active and violent. The sudden upheaval shook every strong individual in the Divine Domain. Tai-Miao Realm. The sect master and others of Tai-Miao were dumbfounded. The Dao Domain Ladder collapsed, leaving the Tai-He Realm on the brink of destruction? Xiao Laotou also wore a look of surprise, muttering, "Could it be the Earth Shadow Realm? The Earth Shadow has already perished, absorbed by Tiansha. It might make sense for the Earth Shadow Realm to fall." "To think that what directs the Earth Shadow Realm’s fall is related to the true dragon’s aura. Could it be that the stolen treasure of the True Dragon Clan was taken by the Earth Shadow and later fell to Tiansha?" "Or perhaps the treasure merged with the Earth Shadow Realm, hence Tiansha's choice?" Among the three hundred realms of the Dao Domain, not every realm still has its original master. Even among those with masters, the current rulers are often not the original creators. In that initial war, many small world rulers fell or vanished. Tiansha was not an original realm master, but an exceptionally powerful second-generation master, who didn’t originally own the Tiansha Realm. "What ambition!" Xiao Laotou chuckled. His gaze returned to the battleground of Xu Yan and the Jade Snow True Dragon. The battle had concluded. After the true dragon exhaled its aura, it weakened, unable to struggle against the eighteen coiling golden dragons. Xu Yan had subdued the dragon! A true dragon was subdued just like that! "You scoundrel, let me go!" Suddenly, a tearful, youthful voice emerged. "Hooligan, shameless rogue, filthy scoundrel, release me, release me!" Xiao Laotou’s mouth twitched, unable to suppress a sigh, "What a tragedy!" He then lamented, "Tiansha has truly dared to scheme against the treasured granddaughter of the old dragon!" Xu Yan looked up at the sky, his expression solemn; changes were sweeping the Divine Domain. The Dao Domain Ladder had collapsed, and things seemed to be converging into one realm? Then he turned, examining the subdued true dragon, marked by surprise and bewilderment. "A female dragon?" "How dare you speak like that?" The true dragon was almost in tears with rage! --- **New Terms:** - 媚巫 (Mei Witch): Translated as "Mei Witch," emphasizing an alluring yet dangerous character. The term "Mei" (媚) suggests enchantment or seduction, while "Witch" captures her mystical and formidable nature. - 地影界 (Earth Shadow Realm): Translated as "Earth Shadow Realm" to maintain the mystical essence and relate it to the Dao Domain’s many realms. The "shadow" signifies mystery and potential danger. - 地雲境 (Diyun Realm): Translated as "Diyun Realm" to remain consistent with previously identified realms, embodying its mythical setting. **Notes:** 1. Use of terms like "Mei Witch" conveys a blend of beauty and threat, adhering to the narrative’s fantastical theme. 2. The translation adapts idiomatic expressions and captures original emotional tones, enhancing reader engagement. 3. "Earth Shadow Realm" accentuates conceptual continuity within the story’s expansive multiverse.