LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 145 - Western Region
Once Chen Daoxuan and his group departed, the numerous forces in the Eastern Region remained dazed from the recent spectacle. The impact had been far too immense for them to swiftly recover.
Even those who had witnessed Chen Daoxuan's actions, such as the elders of the Holy Mountain and the formidable figures from the Xiaoyao Palace, had never anticipated the extent of Chen Daoxuan's terror.
Previously, they had believed Chen Daoxuan to be fierce and merciless, treating the act of killing as casually as slaughtering chickens. But now, seeing this, they realized they were insignificant even as chickens in Chen Daoxuan's eyes. They could only be regarded as ants, and not even particularly robust ones at that.
That beast-eared little lass who addressed Chen Daoxuan as her master had displayed astonishing methods. In a mere instant, she had decimated nearly a third of the mighty experts in the Eastern Region!
Despite this, no one present found anything amiss. After all, the strength exhibited was so overwhelming that if Chen Daoxuan had intended to target them, the entire Eastern Region would likely have been razed to the ground by now.
"Let's go… that formidable being… has left."
"Um, yeah. I've suddenly remembered I have some matters to attend to. Excuse me."
"Cough, I just realized my Dao companion is having a second marriage today. I must hurry to attend the banquet. Farewell, everyone."
"Congratulations! I'll join you at the banquet. It's too dangerous here…"
After a while, everyone was convinced that the dreadful presence had truly departed. As one individual started speaking, the others quickly followed suit, bidding their farewells and leaving the scene.
Originally, a few had contemplated seizing the spoils left by the fallen experts. Yet, upon recalling the words of that formidable presence before its departure, they shuddered and abandoned their reckless thoughts.
"Great Elder, what do you think Senior Chen's realm might be?"
Li Shenruo surveyed the wreckage around her. The trees were charred, and the forces named by Fairy Leng had completely vanished, not even leaving a trace of ashes.
Unable to contain her curiosity, she turned to the Great Elder and asked in a hushed voice.
"Well... based on my previous estimations, that person should be beyond the Fusion Realm. But after today's events, I can't help but think... calling him a Living Immortal wouldn't be an exaggeration.
"Yourong, you really have worshiped a good master… Cultivated by a master who is like a fairy, you will have a bright future in the future!"
After much contemplation, the Great Elder finally shook his head, admitting he couldn't determine Chen Daoxuan's realm for certain. However, if he were to hazard a guess, he might well be a Living Immortal.
After all, who else but an Immortal could possess such methods to manipulate Heavenly Tribulations? What's more, the one who triggered the Heavenly Tribulation isn't even Senior Chen himself; it's a little lass beside him who incessantly calls him 'Master.'
She seems to carry a hint of aggression, yet appears harmless like an innocent little girl! How do you even reason with that?
Upon hearing the Great Elder liken Senior Chen to an Immortal, Li Shenruo found herself lost in thought. Had she not declined Senior Chen's kind intentions, wouldn't she have become his second disciple by now?
What incredible stroke of fortune might she have missed out on? Especially considering the burdens she bore, Li Shenruo clenched her fist involuntarily.
"Great Elder, it would be wise to first fulfill Senior Chen's instructions. Once we've gathered the resources from these forces, I intend to make a trip to the Illusory Void Mountain."
With a resolute determination, Li Shenruo made up her mind. Even if she had missed her chance to become Senior Chen's disciple, she would attempt to mend her mistake and stay by his side, even if it meant performing menial tasks.
"Sigh… You needn't dwell too much on this. Sometimes, fate plays its part—what's meant to be yours will come to you, and what's not, no amount of force can change."
Recognizing the turmoil within Li Shenruo, the Great Elder shook his head and offered his gentle advice. Seeing her fall silent, he understood that further words would be of no use. He then beckoned the Second Elder to join him in collecting the precious materials scattered around.
Subsequently, they began their expedition across the Eastern Region, visiting those sects that had offended Senior Chen, and looting their treasuries. As for the remnants of these sects, the Great Elder dispersed them. Thus, the power of the Eastern Region diminished by a third in a mere instant.
Within a hidden realm of the Eastern Region… News of Chen Daoxuan's casual suppression of the Eastern Region reached several formidable Concealed Void Refining Realm experts.
"Tsk, isn't this exaggerating a bit too much? Summoning Heavenly Tribulations? Are these people naive or just dumbfounded?"
A Concealed Void Refining Realm expert from the Eastern Region took a sip of wine and disdainfully commented.
"Fellow daoist, be cautious with your words. We three have encountered that presence. It's not something we can critique."
"Yeah, yeah, if we hadn't handed over a Heaven Rank magical treasure and five thousand top-grade spirit stones that day, would we even have the opportunity to sit here and drink?"
"Indeed, if it's that senior, it's quite possible! After all, even the Tianyu Army of the Central Region's General's Manor chose to yield…"
As people conversed, two Concealed Void Refining Realm cultivators hadn't encountered Chen Daoxuan before and dismissed the rumors of summoning Heavenly Tribulations.
However, three individuals showed no skepticism about the accuracy of the news. They found it quite plausible since even the Tianyu Army yielded. They dared not speculate on the senior's strength, but one thing was certain: it wasn't something they could provoke!
Simultaneously, within a secret realm of the Eastern Region… An old, ragged man clicked his tongue in astonishment. He had been dispatched to the Eastern Region to acquire a ground-level top-grade herb when he unexpectedly encountered Chen Daoxuan.
"He can even manipulate Heavenly Tribulations… Hehe, this old man knew that person wasn't ordinary. Tsk tsk, with his methods, I fear it won't be long before his disciples reach our Central Region. I must perform well when the time comes. If I could gain that individual's recognition, this old man would be set for life!"
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Meanwhile, in the sky above the Western Region…
The space suddenly tore apart like shredded silk, revealing a void. This abrupt anomaly caught the attention of all the mighty figures in the Western Region!
"The Void is rupturing!?" What's going on? Is the Central Region using immortal artifacts to ambush our Demon Clan!?"
"No, wait, someone is emerging from within. Damn! What kind of technique is this? To traverse through the void like that!?"
"Could it be the legendary ability only Immortals possess, to traverse the void at will?"
For a moment, all the powerful beings in the Western Region focused nervously on the rift in the void, trying to discern the figure within.
"So, this is the Western Region… Tsk, I forgot to ask, where is the Jiang Clan located? But it's not a big deal..."