Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady-Chapter 914 - 888: Heavy Losses

The Sixth Valley Master and the Seventeenth Valley Master have returned, but they are injured. The Sixth Valley Master is relatively better, while the Seventeenth Valley Master appears rather severely wounded.

Seeing this situation, Tangyu’s brows furrowed with tension: "Sixth Valley Master, how did you both get injured?"

The Sixth Valley Master wore a gloomy expression: "We were ambushed this time, our sneak attack was unsuccessful, nearly costing us. If we hadn’t escaped quickly, we might not have returned at all."

How could this happen?

Tangyu frowned deeply, feeling an intense sense of foreboding.

The other Valley Masters returned as well, all without exception having been ambushed and injured. The Eleventh Valley Master suffered the worst, losing an arm, and returned barely clinging to life.

The atmosphere instantly became oppressive.

The Great Valley Master returned, his face grim as he checked on the injured Valley Masters, then angrily snorted: "This time, we fell into a major trap by the Dark World, causing our raid plan to fail completely. Nearly all the Imaginary Realm experts sent out were injured, and even Qian Shantian and Qingfeng Tian each lost one member. This has heavily damaged the Ancient Martial World, and recovery won’t be easy anytime soon."

Everyone was equally furious, not expecting the plan to fail so disastrously.

The First Valley Master spoke: "Great Valley Master, the plan was devised collectively by the Nine Great Heavens’ leaders; logically, the Dark World shouldn’t have known about it. Our raid plan was stealthy and sudden, how did the Dark World already prepare such defenses? If not for foreknowledge, how could they have deployed so well, causing so much loss to the Ancient Martial World?"

"Indeed, what could be the reason behind this?"

"Could it be that there’s a traitor among us in the Ancient Martial World? The Dark World’s ability to instigate is quite strong; perhaps someone has secretly joined them?"

"The Imaginary Realm experts from the Nine Great Heavens should be trustworthy, unlikely to side with the Dark World."

"The human heart is unpredictable; as they say, even some Holy Lands switched sides. This matter must be unusual. Great Valley Master, aren’t you skilled at deduction? Could you deduce what’s happening?"

The Great Valley Master shook his head: "The Dark Lord is also skilled at deduction, and if I deduce, he’d notice and suppress my deduction. I attempted just now but couldn’t succeed. This situation is peculiar; it’s highly possible there’s a traitor in the Ancient Martial World. Of course, it’s just speculation for now, not necessarily true, so everyone shouldn’t suspect each other."

"What should we do next?"

"Indeed, the Ancient Martial World has suffered greatly, and the Dark World is likely to seize the opportunity to attack further."

The Great Valley Master said: "We can only advance by retreating now, remain passive and observe the changes. For now, do not make any moves; just focus on recovery. All resources within the valley are available to you; go quickly and heal."

Everyone dispersed, Tangyu and Qian Shanxue returned to their peaks, which were adjacent to each other.

After this incident, the moods of both were quite unpleasant.

Tangyu kept frowning and shook his head: "The Dark World is indeed pervasive, even managing to plant a spy in the core layer of the Nine Great Heavens; this is indeed impressive. But it seems curious why we weren’t ambushed this time? Everyone else is injured except us; I feel everyone’s gaze toward us is rather strange. Though no one says anything, this feeling is extremely uncomfortable."

Qian Shanxue shook his head: "It is indeed strange; I don’t know why either. But never mind, we should treat the situation as it demands. For now, the Ancient Martial World won’t likely make any moves; let’s focus on cultivation."

"Yes, let’s prioritize cultivation and improving strength is paramount," Tangyu nodded, bid farewell to Qian Shanxue, and entered his palace.

Returning to the palace, he sat cross-legged and carefully reviewed the entire situation, pondering where things might have gone wrong.

Tangyu felt an inexplicable sensation, yet couldn’t pinpoint anything. Although the traitor this time might not necessarily be a Valley Master from Myriad Saints Valley, Tangyu felt as if an eye was observing him closely.

After pondering for a long time without reaching a conclusion, his sense of crisis grew stronger.

"My realm is just at the Third Layer of the Imaginary Realm; with the Yang Yin Sword Technique, Tai Chi Sword Realm, and Langya Sword Art aiding, I should handle a Fourth Layer Imaginary Realm expert without much issue, possibly even challenging a Fifth Layer expert." Tangyu mused to himself, yet still felt inadequate in strength.

This disaster perhaps only the Great Valley Master level won’t have concerns. Otherwise, when battle breaks out, Imaginary Realm experts might perish numerous.

This raid already claimed two lives.

A figure swiftly entered, and Tangyu immediately stood up respectfully: "First Valley Master."

The Valley Master waved his hand and tossed a Qiankun Bag to Tangyu saying, "The final battle is about to begin. Now, we can only go all out, fight desperately to the death. Inside here are cultivation resources allocated to you. Make good use of these resources to enhance your strength as much as possible. This time, our Myriad Saints Valley has exhausted millennia of its foundation. This is also a life-and-death battle. We hope exhausting this foundation will help Myriad Saints Valley survive this catastrophe."

Tangyu nodded: "I will naturally give my utmost effort."

"Hmm, work hard on your own," the Valley Master nodded and then left.

After seeing the Valley Master off, Tangyu opened the Qiankun Bag, which contained numerous top-grade Spirit Stones and some elemental treasures.

"With these resources, they are enough to enhance my strength by one or two layers," Tangyu was delighted, Myriad Saints Valley’s foundation is indeed impressive.

This time, Myriad Saints Valley also completely went all in, revealing millennia of foundation, naturally very impressive.

Tangyu began to cultivate, with so many cultivation resources in hand, this time Tangyu didn’t feel a twinge of heartache.

After consuming all the resources, Tangyu also had considerable gains: "Not bad, I’ve directly advanced to the Fifth Layer of Imaginary Realm. With my current strength, I’m completely unafraid of Imaginary Realm Sixth Layer experts. As of now, in the Imaginary Realm, I’m no longer considered weak, with a few life-preservation means."

"Tangyu, congratulations, if I’m not mistaken, you’ve already advanced to the Fifth Layer of Imaginary Realm?" At this moment, a cheerful voice arrived, the sound had just fallen when a figure landed, it was the Sixth Valley Master.

Tangyu smiled as he greeted and said, "Sixth Valley Master overpraises, merely Imaginary Realm Fifth Layer, not worth mentioning before the Sixth Valley Master."

The Sixth Valley Master waved his hand and said, "You mustn’t be overly modest, how long have you been at Imaginary Realm? Reaching Imaginary Realm Fifth Layer in such a short time is completely unprecedented. I myself am barely at Imaginary Realm Seventh Level now, I was like you before."

This time Myriad Saints Valley exhausted resources, naturally the strength of all Valley Masters increased significantly.

This is exhausting the foundation, only for the final battle.

"Is there something the Sixth Valley Master is here for?" Tangyu asked.

The Sixth Valley Master nodded and said, "Within this past month, the Dark World has made great strides, repeatedly launching offensives against the Nine Great Skies Beyond the Skies. We of the Nine Great Skies Beyond the Skies can only defend our positions, suppressed rather gloomily by the Dark World. Now that we’ve mostly recovered, it’s time for a counterattack. This time, it’s a duel among Imaginary Realm, now already reaching the final stage, commencing battles among Imaginary Realm."

"Soon, it will be the final battle. While battles among Imaginary Realm cannot affect the ultimate outcome, it is still necessary, also a battle of fate."

Tangyu nodded: "It’s time for a counterattack, the Dark World’s arrogance is too rampant, needs to be suppressed. How can our Ancient Martial World let the Dark World stand on top? Fight, I’ve long wanted to slaughter unrestrainedly."

The Sixth Valley Master grinned: "I’ve been waiting for your words, this time you and Qian Shanxue are in a group, dueling with the Dark World, they’ll also send three from Imaginary Realm, this is a duel between the Dark Lord and our Great Valley Master, so no worries about being ambushed. Now all minor battles have completely stopped. We’ve suffered significantly more losses compared to the Dark World. Our Myriad Saints Valley has also sacrificed many Inner Sect Disciples."

Tangyu has been in seclusion and didn’t know about this matter.

"Let’s go, find Qian Shanxue," Tangyu said.

The two quickly called out Qian Shanxue, and the three set off, fully prepared.

Just before leaving the Valley Master’s residence, three people walked towards them, and from them, Tangyu noticed that all three exuded the aura of Imaginary Realm. It was Myriad Saint Heir Qiong Zhen and Yeguo three people.

The Sixth Valley Master said: "They are newly promoted to Imaginary Realm, the breakthrough to Imaginary Realm before the final battle has added some strength to our Myriad Saints Valley."

Myriad Saint Heir and the others gave Tangyu and Qian Shanxue a glance, each with a strange expression.

They always stood at the peak of Inner Sect Disciple’s genius but didn’t expect to be overtaken by Tangyu and Qian Shanxue now.

Outside Myriad Saints Valley, the scene was somewhat dilapidated, the traces left by the battle still made one feel startled. The air and soil lingered with a thick smell of blood, giving off a desolate atmosphere.

The world was desolate, evoking grief and anger.

The three traveled five hundred miles before stopping in a forest, here within a few hundred miles was uninhabited, very suitable for a battle, even if fighting till the sky turns dark."

The Sixth Valley Master stopped by a small hilltop to set up camp: "Here we wait, the dueling site is just here."