319 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Chapter 319 of "So, They Are the Main Characters" Author: ccc For cultivators at the Spirit Refinement Realm, battles of this caliber are rarely witnessed. Even the simplest exchanges can provide invaluable insights for their future cultivation. ... A black phoenix, symbolizing death, slowly descended from the sky. Deep within the southern banks of the Liangyi Sect, Regina gracefully stepped out from her side courtyard, looking up quietly at the scene. Her sickly demeanor was unchanged, as if unaffected by the unfolding events. An elder beside her, struggling to approach with his body enveloped in spiritual energy, urged, "Miss, please leave the Liangyi Sect quickly; this place will soon be reduced to rubble." "If I leave, you're done for." Regina tilted her head slightly, revealing a bewitching smile. "But with me here, they will do everything possible to protect us." As Regina anticipated, just as the black phoenix's flames were about to engulf the entire Liangyi Sect, a mighty being from the depths of the Southern Wilderness couldn't resist opening their eyes. In that instant, outside the Liangyi Sect, a black mist descended from the sky, enveloping the flames. Subsequently, a somber voice resonated throughout the Liangyi Sect: "Master Shang, this is Liangyi Sect's internal conflict. Forcing us to intervene is somewhat excessive, isn't it?" It was evident that the mighty being from the Southern Wilderness was infuriated. Shang Yanfei was compelling them to act because Regina was still within the Liangyi Sect. Even if the Southern Wilderness's holy maiden was exceptionally talented, she wouldn’t withstand the collateral effects of a Union Realm expert's power. Since the news of Regina's constitution evolving reached the ears of the southern wilderness's mighty ones, her importance had been elevated to the highest level. Among the four deities of the southern wilderness, one had never revealed their true form and was considered the true ruler of the southern wilderness. Regina's constitution was strikingly similar to that deity's. If her constitution truly evolved, she could surpass predecessors and become unparalleled in the southern wilderness! Therefore, Regina absolutely must not come to harm, nor could pastoral scholar Mu Zhian, who assisted in her constitution's evolution. "Amitabha." Under the pitch-black night sky, a voice as resonant as a bell echoed above the Liangyi Sect. A radiant light flashed, revealing a Buddha with hands clasped and serene eyes gazing toward Liangyi Peak's direction. "Benefactor Shang, is your use of our influence perhaps overstepping?" Nearby, a faint voice chimed in, "Previously, to stop the Azure Emperor's union, the Western Region, Southern Wilderness, and several other continents intervened. We were all using each other. Since we have been used in turn, we should quietly accept it." The Buddha, calm in demeanor, turned to a shadowy figure that appeared behind him. The woman wore a white dress with gold trim, elegant as jade, with black silk stockings that accentuated her long legs, and white high boots below the knee. Despite being a mere illusion, she inspired infinite imagination. She was Luo Tan, a Union Realm sovereign of Yuzhou, controlling the lifeblood of the whole region. "You are remarkably open-minded, Luo Tan," remarked a Southern Wilderness mighty one, with a sinister tone. At the time, most were hesitant about the Azure Emperor's re-unification, all too aware that any Union Realm attempt would be resisted. Having intervened covertly, they found little reason to complain about being manipulated now. "Master Shang, we can temporarily protect Liangyi Sect, but regarding the matter of the First Demon Emperor, you must address it yourself," a Southern Wilderness mighty one declared, eyes shifting to Liangyi Peak. "Understood," Shang Yanfei nodded slightly. This prompted intrigue among the Union Realm experts present. From past to present, they had yet to witness Shang Yanfei in action. If granted the opportunity now, this journey would be worthwhile. The mighty ones isolated the black phoenix unleashed by the First Demon Emperor outside the sect while discreetly observing the direction of the Sacred Hall, waiting for Shang Yanfei to appear. In mid-air above the Sacred Hall, a woman in a black dress hovered, shrouded in dark mist, obscuring her true form. Yet among the present Union Realm experts, even a trace of spiritual sense was sufficient to discern another's aura. One evil deity from the Southern Wilderness scrutinized her before frowning, "No... she isn't Shang Yanfei." This revelation prompted several glances towards the dark mist, where a young woman in a black dress fixed her gaze deep into the Sacred Hall. Though she consciously masked her aura, some mighty ones inexplicably sensed an anomaly. The black-dressed woman seemed aware of their scrutiny, slightly turning her head with a charming, enchanting smile. The Empress of the Demon Realm! Instantly, their minds raced with this suspicion. The woman in black was not Shang Yanfei but the Demon Realm's Empress! East Continent had apparently struck some agreement with the Demon Realm's Empress, allowing her entry into Liangyi Sect! Shang Yanfei's boldness was astounding, playing a game as dangerous as steering a wolf to devour a tiger, risking self-destruction. Such thoughts fleetingly crossed the minds of the mighty ones. The First Demon Emperor, sealed in the Sacred Hall for so long, yet fighting desperately tonight, clearly sensed the Demon Realm Empress's presence... It seemed this current ruler wielded a certain threat over the First Demon Emperor. Nonetheless, the Demon Realm Empress was evidently merely a spectral presence. How would she handle the First Demon Emperor, already burning his essence? Boom! Outside the sect barrier, the black phoenix relentlessly assaulted the formation. Countless cultivators, witnessing the scene with trepidation, lost hope, some collapsing in prostration. Even these cultivators realized the First Demon Emperor intended to go all out! Boom! Another mind-shattering sound echoed within the sect, casting a pall over countless hearts. In that moment, a silent azure radiance glimmered within the Sacred Hall. Tranquil energy emanated from an interwoven azure-white lotus blooming silently. The Pure World Azure Lotus! The mighty ones grew tense, focusing on Yaoling Fairy, barefoot within the Sacred Hall, gazing serenely down. "The Azure Emperor! You've truly been restored," roared a hysterical voice from within the Sacred Hall, echoing thunderously. Simultaneously, the mighty ones turned their eyes toward Yaoling Fairy, shrouded in moonlight, as one thought struck them all. A Spirit Refinement Realm cultivator...? The Azure Emperor was rescued by a Spirit Refinement cultivator and revitalized...? But how could that be? If a Spirit Refinement could reconstruct a Union Realm, did it imply the latter's energy could bolster Union power? While these mighty ones harbored skepticism, before the Sacred Hall, Yaoling hovered gracefully, like a divine maiden descending upon the earth, her snow-white skin glimmering faintly. She gazed toward the ground below the Sacred Hall. She raised her hand, suppressing the Pure World Azure Lotus over the Sacred Hall. "It's futile; you can merely suppress me, but obliterating me is impossible!" the First Demon Emperor laughed confidently. His confidence stemmed from his own essence. As the Nine-Life Tianfeng, each rebirth slightly enhanced his power. Although his energy source was worn by the Pure World Azure Lotus, as long as his spirit remained, he was invincible within millennia. If annihilation were so simple, the past Azure Emperor wouldn’t have nearly perished confronting him. From above the Sacred Hall, Yaoling's gaze glinted with a subtle smile: "Sealing your essence is my task. Anything beyond that is not my concern." For some reason, this statement instilled an unsettling foreboding in the First Demon Emperor. Suddenly, he sensed something amiss and looked up, noticing the black-dressed woman now deep within the Sacred Hall. The First Demon Emperor's pupils constricted sharply, "It's you... it really is you!" The Demon Realm Empress smiled sweetly. "Your time is over, old one." From the dark mist, she extended an alabaster hand, and without mercy, pierced the First Demon Emperor's heart. At this moment, dense demonic energy permeated the Sacred Hall. Enraged, the First Demon Emperor clashed fiercely with the Demon Realm Empress within the hall's depths. From afar in the sky, Yuzhou's Empress narrowed her gaze, murmuring softly, "The essence of the First Demon Emperor." Life essence, representing a cultivator's lifetime of cultivation accomplishments, is rumored to be something the Empress of the Demon Realm can absorb to enhance her own power. Regardless of whether her opponent is at the Void Return or Union Realm, any cultivator’s life essence can significantly bolster her cultivation. If she accumulates sufficient essence, she might even break through to immortality. For ordinary people, absorbing another's life essence is impossible, but the Empress of the Demon Realm can. The Nine-Life Tianfeng is nearly indestructible, yet the Empress's abilities seem to perfectly counter it. The Empress of Yuzhou observed this with a glance at the black-robed beauty who had somehow appeared behind them, her smile teasing as she remarked, "Master Shang is truly ambitious. If I'm not mistaken, the Demon Realm and East Continent are age-old adversaries. Aren't you worried about the repercussions of letting the Demon Empress consume the First Demon Emperor’s essence, considering the potential threat to East Continent in the future?" Among Union Realm experts, there are disparities. Should the Demon Empress fully assimilate the essence of a Union Realm being, her strength would skyrocket unimaginably. At that point, if the already powerful Demon Realm harbored intentions toward East Continent, even the Liangyi Sect might find itself overwhelmed. Amidst the breathtaking spectacle of blazing lights from the Sacred Hall, a subtle smile graced Shang Yanfei's stunningly beautiful face. "No worries." "Master Shang, truly magnificent; we shall see," the sinister deity from Southern Wilderness chuckled. The Demon Realm and Southern Wilderness are geographically distant. Even if the Demon Empress's power grows again, it remains of little concern to Southern Wilderness, leaving East Continent as the immediate victim. At that moment, a streak of azure light flashed, drawing everyone's attention to the figure of Yaoling, gliding gracefully through the void. The evil deity from the Southern Wilderness fell silent, as did the Buddha from the Western Region, maintaining peace. In contrast, the mighty figures from Yuzhou and Yunzhou, seemingly acquainted with Yaoling, promptly greeted her. Afterward, the Empress of Yuzhou set her gaze upon the numerous cultivators below. Despite the First Demon Emperor's essence being refined, the black phoenix above had not vanished. Under its imposing might, most cultivators fell uncontrollably to their knees, with only a handful desperately enduring, struggling against this overwhelming pressure. "The Southern Wilderness's Holy Maiden is rumored to be the greatest candidate for the Fourth Pillar God; today’s display proves her worth," the Empress commented sincerely, her eyes landing on the Southern Maiden resisting the First Demon Emperor's might from her secluded courtyard. "Regina is the foremost genius of our Southern Wilderness; her talent is naturally exceptional," the evil deity from Southern Wilderness replied with a soft smile. "Two prodigies from the Western Region have come, and although one was eliminated during the Martial Realm trials, now I see this monk's talent isn't too shabby?" someone remarked, their gaze shifting to the monk, Jingchen, opposing the oppression under a halo of Buddhist light. With hands in prayer, the Buddha spoke calmly, "Jingchen entered the tribulation after being led by a fourth-grade Spirit Refinement cultivator, resulting in his elimination." At the mention of a fourth-grade Spirit Refinement, the interest of the mighty figures waned. In essence, such tactics involving mutual destruction through tribulations had been seen before across the realms, a curiosity, yet not beyond occasional surprise. Their eyes swept over the cultivators, pausing upon a female cultivator before the Crystal Hall, wielding the Pure World Azure Lotus against the pressure. "Is she the Azure Emperor’s successor? Granted, the Pure World Azure Lotus is a mere fraction of the Azure Emperor's aura, yet it's enough to trouble any foe within the Spirit Refinement Realm." "The existence of an Azure Emperor's successor is quite unexpected," the Empress of Yuzhou glanced toward Yaoling Fairy. With a gentle smile, Yaoling replied in a melodious voice, "Qian'er has helped me greatly in the past. I've chosen her partly as a repayment and partly to alleviate my guilt toward her." "Guilt?" The mighty figures exchanged curious glances, seeing mutual bewilderment in each other's eyes. A Union Realm expert harboring guilt towards a Spirit Refinement cultivator...? "This Ye Qian is quite a promising talent. Should she wish, she could further her studies in Yuzhou for a year or so," the Empress remarked with genuine appreciation. Yaoling smiled, "That's something Qian'er would be thrilled to hear." Yuzhou's unique geography and its distinct cultivation methods could propel Ye Qian's growth far beyond her current trajectory if she pursued further training there. The mighty ones continued scanning the cultivators below, pausing upon a youth in black robes struggling before the Crystal Hall. One expert nodded slightly, "A promising seedling." Below, Ye Yu seemed to sense the scrutinizing eyes, his gaze momentarily flashing with excitement as it shifted toward Mu Zhian, not far from the Crystal Hall. Yet, to the true experts, real talent was unmistakable! With fewer than ten cultivators maintaining their composure under the First Demon Emperor’s might, Ye Yu counted himself among them! Mu Zhian, on the other hand, barely remained upright, relying on the support of a maidservant beside him. The prospect of becoming an exchange student in Yuzhou, with access to vastly superior resources and techniques, thrilled him. "Ye Yu is like an indestructible cockroach; even the tribulations meant for twenty couldn't kill him. This is really absurd of fate, so overtly favoring someone!" Mu Zhian, supporting himself with his arms around Wei Mengru's waist, couldn't help but quip. Having barely exited the Crystal Hall, he was surprised to encounter Ye Yu again, especially since the Nine-Life Tianfeng’s pressure rendered them immobile, reliant on spiritual energy and willpower to counter the might of Union Realm. Though unable to address Ye Yu during their time in the Martial Realm, Mu Zhian recognized him now as a contender for the Ascension Festival trial. "Sister Mengru, don’t you find this preposterous?" Mu Zhian inquired. Wei Mengru, casting a disdainful glance, replied, "If you don’t keep your hands to yourself, I’ll throw you off the cliff to greet the spirit dragon." "I’m merely counteracting the First Demon Emperor’s pressure," Mu Zhian explained. Wei Mengru snorted, "Ever seen anyone withstand pressure by holding another's waist?" "I have," Mu Zhian retorted playfully. Sensing her genuine intent to shove him off the cliff, Mu Zhian withdrew his hands, chuckling, "Just kidding." 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