Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse-Chapter 237

Chapter 237

Time passed quickly, like a fleeting horse in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, five years had gone by since the destruction of the True Dragon Clan.

The emergence of the True Dragon Emperor and the disturbance within the forbidden zones had caused earth-shattering changes throughout the Nine Heavens Realm.

Among these, all the ancient imperial clans, except for the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Clan, had unified into one entity. This new alliance, named the Myriad Races Alliance, was formed by the major clans with the ancient imperial clans at the forefront, holding all decision-making power. However, there was no single leader, and the various factions held their own dominion.

The human race also split into two major factions, the Primordial Holy Land and the Human Alliance. The Primordial Holy Land maintained its previous alliances, combining forces with the Pure Yang Holy Land, Primordial Holy Land, Qin Dynasty, and Supreme Dao Sect.

They also absorbed the Great Qian Dynasty into their ranks, though no other powers joined them.

Meanwhile, the Human Alliance, led by the Ye Family, brought together two other dynasties and two immortal sects to form a new coalition.

This was the current state of the Nine Heavens Realm, where three major alliances ruled the world, dividing the realm amongst themselves. Aside from these alliances, several immortal forces remained independent.

The Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Clan abstained from participating in any alliances, choosing to stay neutral and not interfere with external affairs.

Because both sides possessed formidable strength, many factions desired their allegiance. However, neither responded to the invitations, resulting in no significant progress.

The Ten Thousand Buddha Sect occupied the West Desert and possessed immense, unfathomable power.

The Human Alliance hoped to recruit them but could only resort to persuasion, as they dared not cross the line or forcibly include them, respecting the sect’s might and uniqueness.

However, the situation was different for the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Clan. Without the stature of the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect, and as a newly established immortal power, their foundation was somewhat lacking.

Coupled with the covert manipulations of the ancient imperial clans, they faced both internal and external strife, placing them in a precarious position. The internal voices urging them to join the Ancient imperial clans Alliance grew louder and louder, pushing the clan into an even more awkward and challenging situation.

Yao Ye, the leader of the clan, constantly pondered whether to join the alliance or stick to their long-standing principle of staying independent.

Five years had passed, not too long yet not too short—a fleeting moment for the powerful cultivators. Perhaps it was the calm before the storm, or perhaps the great upheaval was approaching.

During these five years, various forces developed rapidly, and many heavenly talents began to emerge. Among them, Du Guyun gradually gained fame throughout the Nine Heavens Realm. It wasn’t that he was particularly monstrous in talent, but the exposure of his Immortal Devouring Technique had made him a target for numerous factions.

Despite repeated assassination attempts, Du Guyun survived, growing even stronger, and his reputation soared, becoming known far and wide.

In the southern borderlands, near an ancient city, the entire area exuded a majestic atmosphere. The city, imposing and grand, resembled a coiled dragon, filled with an intimidating aura. The black and red city walls bore countless scars, like wounds, filled with the marks of time and glory.

This city was a famous landmark in the southern regions, renowned for being near the Divine Stone Mines.

Due to the unique nature of these divine stones, countless beings came here in search of treasure or to try their luck, hoping to make a fortune overnight.

At the entrance of the ancient city, a tall man in a black robe slowly walked along with the crowd. His face was cold and his aura chilling, radiating a thick murderous intent that kept people from approaching him.

This created a stark contrast between him and the bustling crowd, making him stand out like a crane among chickens.

“It’s a pity I didn’t manage to kill Bai Yun this time,” Du Guyun muttered to himself as he approached the city, speaking to the elder in his mind. “If I had devoured her body, I might have stepped into the Quasi-Saint Realm by now!”

After five years of training and the assistance of his Immortal Devouring Technique, Du Guyun had devoured countless essences, propelling him to the ranks of top-tier heavenly talents.

His cultivation had surged to the ninth level of the Great Venerable Realm, only a step away from the Quasi-Saint Realm.

Such cultivation was quite impressive among the heavenly talents, though not quite among the top ranks.

The entire Nine Heavens Realm seemed to be preparing for some great event, as the Dao began to manifest more clearly and spiritual energy flourished. This surge of energy caused many heavenly talents to break through one after another.

The top-tier talents had already stepped into the Quasi-Saint Realm, while those in the second tier were at the Great Master Realm. Du Guyun was at the peak of the second tier, with only a small gap separating him from the top tier.

“Bai Yun’s talent is second only to Bai Chen in the White Tiger Clan. It’s inevitable that the clan would assign protectors to her.”

“Besides, you’re no longer an unknown figure. With your infamous reputation, do you think these factions wouldn’t guard against you?” The elder’s voice, tinged with helplessness, echoed in his mind.

Choosing Bai Yun, a top-tier talent of the White Tiger Clan, was a reckless decision. Such talents were always protected by powerful guardians, making it nearly impossible to assassinate them.

Without someone of equal strength to distract the guardians, there was no chance of eliminating the target. If not for Du Guyun’s quick escape, they might have died there.

“That damned Jin Changhe!” Du Guyun cursed inwardly, his anger surging at the thought of his secret being exposed. fгeewebnovёl.com

The exposure of his Immortal Devouring Technique was all because of Jin Changhe. If not for him, his secret would have remained hidden, and he wouldn’t be hunted by everyone.

His plan to slowly grow in power and eventually astonish the world had been ruined. Instead, he had been cut down before he could fully rise.

“Next time, you must be more cautious. If you want to kill these heavenly talents from immortal factions, you need to find a good location. If their protectors are alerted, we will eventually meet our doom,” the elder sighed, his voice weary.

Despite Du Guyun’s progress, he still struggled with controlling his impulses. He had yet to fully master the art of patience, especially when faced with immortal faction talents.

His inability to consider the factor of their guardians had led to several narrow escapes, where only the elder’s regained strength and secret techniques saved them from certain death.

“Master, rest assured. Your disciple understands,” Du Guyun replied with a smile. “But soon, we won’t have to worry about such things. Once we acquire the Heavenly Soul Flower, you’ll fully recover. With your strength, these protectors will be nothing!”

“Those so-called protectors, even if they’re Saint Kings, will be no match for you. Won’t they be easy to crush?” Du Guyun’s words caused the elder to feel a surge of happiness.

Their purpose for coming here was precisely to obtain the Heavenly Soul Flower, a rare and wondrous celestial treasure.

Recently, a new world had emerged in this location, and within it, the Heavenly Soul Flower had been discovered, sparking interest from powerful beings.

The Heavenly Soul Flower could nourish and restore the soul, healing any soul injuries.

As long as a single wisp of the soul remained, it could fully recover in a short time. In a sense, the Heavenly Soul Flower was akin to a resurrection token. Even if one’s physical body was completely annihilated, leaving behind just a fragment of the soul, the Heavenly Soul Flower could enable complete resurrection.

“Be cautious! The Heavenly Soul Flower is no ordinary treasure! Many will vie for it this time!” Though the elder was pleased, he didn’t let his joy cloud his judgment.

He was all too aware of the flower’s immense value. Once it appeared, it would surely attract countless competitors. Moreover, the Heavenly Soul Flower was not even the main attraction of the secret realm.

There were many other precious treasures within, each capable of tempting the hearts of the various powers.

This meant the competition would be incredibly fierce, and if they weren’t careful, they could easily fall victim to unexpected dangers.

“No matter the difficulty, I will secure the Heavenly Soul Flower for you, Master, and help you fulfill your long-awaited wish!” Du Guyun’s expression was resolute, his eyes filled with determination.