Longzang

Chapter 830 The Tragedy of Heaven

When Tianyu left, Wei Yuan also came to see her off. He watched the trade caravan of the Desolate Ancestor Army disappear into the dust before returning to Qingming.

Before leaving, Tianyu not only took away goods worth tens of millions of Qingyuan, but also bought dozens of trucks that Weiyuan had just produced. Tianyu specifically chose a small-sized Liwu, barely managed to squeeze it into the engine, and then drove off.

Before leaving, Tianyu specifically requested that Weiyuan develop a dedicated truck for Liwu, one that Liwu could drive. Tianyu discovered that using an engine was not only more efficient than using trolleys, but also much more comfortable. No matter how well the trolleys were trained, their ride was still quite bumpy, far inferior to a truck equipped with shock absorbers and lightening formations.

This time, Tianyu brought a massive amount of ingredients unique to the Witch Domain, including tens of millions of kilograms of various fruits and frozen meats. Countless quantities of spirit wood, coal, and ores were also brought in, along with several million kilograms of cotton. These supplies will soon grace the tables of mortals, enter their wardrobes, and some will even be transformed into weapons and equipment to protect them.

Therefore, when the Wu Clan caravan arrived, Wei Yuan also gained over 100,000 units of green energy.

Bao Yun was waiting in the Azure Sky. As soon as Wei Yuan returned, she appeared in front of him instantly, grabbed his collar, and in the blink of an eye, they appeared in a study.

Wei Yuan was startled. Bao Yun then produced a ribbon, which she placed around Wei Yuan's neck, pulling him closer to her. Her breath brushed against Wei Yuan's face as she spoke: "Didn't you say you wanted to know the difference between being outside and being in the illusion..."

"Haven't we already looked for it?"

"It's different every time..."

"But……"

"No buts." She silenced Wei Yuan with a kiss.

……

After a long while, she leaned lazily against Wei Yuan, unwilling to move a single finger. Wei Yuan gently patted her and asked, "What's wrong with you today? You seem a little off."

"It's nothing. Whenever I have the chance and time, I'll drag you along to find the differences. We'll do it as many times as we can!"

Wei Yuan frowned slightly, sensing that something was off about her mood.

Just then, the timer in the everyday world sounded, reminding Wei Yuan that it was time to get back to his studies. Calculating the third track wasn't so easy.

Wei Yuan finally managed to pull his hand, which was being squeezed, from Bao Yun's chest and said, "I have to go to work."

"You really are... never mind, go ahead."

Wei Yuan wanted to explain, but in the end, he could only sigh. He couldn't explain the Yellow Springs Cave Heaven; saying it would only cause her more worry. At this moment, all he could do was seize every moment to work hard, hoping to grasp the sliver of hope Yan Shi had mentioned. But where that hope might come from, Wei Yuan remained clueless.

Qingyuan has already begun to show its power, but it clearly needs the support of military force. Wei Yuan's strongest forces right now are the three Mirage Demons of the Imperial Realm, followed by dozens of Dharma Forms. After these beings from the mental world manifest, their power will be slightly inferior to that of cultivators in this world, but Wei Yuan's advantage lies in their sheer numbers, which can completely make up for the deficiency. Even Shaoyang Star Lord was overwhelmed and couldn't raise his head.

However, Wei Yuan instinctively felt that it wouldn't be that simple. Without a clue, Wei Yuan consulted various solutions from the mortal realm and decided to continue strengthening his army. This way, within the Azure Netherworld, Wei Yuan would receive the dual boosts of the realm's power and military might, making him fearless even against late-stage Imperial Realm experts.

After leaving Qingming, Wei Yuan could defeat even early-stage Yu Jing opponents, only becoming less confident against mid-stage opponents. However, with the added strength of a 100,000-strong army, Wei Yuan could also secure victory against mid-stage Yu Jing opponents.

On the other hand, preparations began with calculating the third orbit. As for the core of the grotto-heaven, Wei Yuan wasn't worried. Ever since Xuan Yue Zhenjun learned that Wei Yuan already possessed two grotto-heavens, he immediately opened the palace treasury and inventoried the treasures left behind by his predecessors. He discovered two or three items that could serve as cores for Wei Yuan's grotto-heavens. However, these cores all had rather extreme attributes, similar to the previous Yin Soul Cauldron, so Xuan Yue Zhenjun didn't use them. Instead, he wanted to find a few more moderate cores for Wei Yuan. As a result, after he traveled away from the mountain for half a year, Wei Yuan had already completed his second grotto-heaven.

Now that they have the Yellow Springs Grotto, the attributes can't be more extreme than this, so Xuan Yue stopped worrying and simply gave it all to Wei Yuan. She'll just wait for Wei Yuan to calculate the third orbit before coming to collect it.

After its formation, the Yellow Springs Grotto-heaven quickly displayed its power, significantly accelerating the rate at which human life absorbed and released the primordial energy of heaven and earth. It had already increased the energy level by nearly ten percent after only covering one medicinal garden.

If this were to expand to the original ten thousand miles or so, Wei Yuan's cultivation speed would likely increase a hundredfold. Such a violent exchange of天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) far exceeds the limits of mortal life; at that point, the entire continent might collapse.

Currently, the Yellow Springs are constantly gathering tiny souls, gradually improving and enhancing the essence of human life. Occasionally, some small soul fragments merge together, giving birth to several new beings. Among these newborns are spiritual plants, spiritual beasts, and a few people. And these people, from the moment they are born, are all people with names and surnames.

While Wei Yuan was diligently working on his cultivation, Zhang Sheng was also gradually reaching the final stage of his training. He had basically completed the training of all 512 immortal swords, and now only the last three remained. Zhang Sheng then slowed down his pace and began preparing for his tribulation.

Upon hearing the news, Wei Yuan immediately emerged from seclusion, constantly consulting ancient texts and beginning to modify the tribulation-crossing base in preparation for Zhang Sheng's heavenly tribulation.

Although advancing from Dao Foundation to Dharma Aspect does not necessarily involve Heavenly Tribulation, Zhang Sheng faced numerous Heavenly Tribulations when she advanced to Dao Foundation. Her Dao Foundation was able to suppress the Dharma Aspect of Shaoyang True Monarch, so the power of her Heavenly Tribulation must be boundless. Wei Yuan estimated that she was probably only slightly weaker than him.

In truth, Wei Yuan knew that his tribulation could have been much easier; it was all his fault for being too quick-tongued and reckless, which made the tribulation increasingly absurd.

Therefore, setting aside Wei Yuan's own improper behavior, Zhang Sheng's tribulation was actually more terrifying.

……

The Witch Realm, the City of Night Moon.

On the central altar of the city, only a full moon can ever be seen, constantly casting its cold moonlight.

A dozen or so shamans, each with their own distinct aura, were already seated on the altar. There were ghost shamans, spirit shamans, power shamans, and even two holy shamans. They all sat quietly, gazing at the central platform.

A moment later, a ray of moonlight fell, and a figure emerged from the moonlight. She wore a wide robe and a silver mask. The moment she appeared, the temperature on the altar dropped sharply, and even a frail sorceress shivered.

The witch on the high platform is none other than Kaguya, widely recognized as the most mysterious celestial witch.

She never shows her true face, so there are often rumors that she wears a mask for years because she is too ugly.

"The Heavenly Tragedy has reappeared, and this time it is still in the Far Eastern Wilderness. I will be in charge of thoroughly investigating this matter. The person most likely to be connected to the Heavenly Tragedy there is Wei Yuan. So our first step is to bring Wei Yuan back and find out what connection he has with the Heavenly Tragedy."

A sorcerer asked, "How can we know whether he is related or not?"

"You don't need to know; the Ancestral Witch will see through everything. So all you need to do is capture him and bring him before the Ancestral Witch."

The latest intelligence from within the human race has arrived regarding Wei Yuan. His most powerful ability now is summoning three Mirage Demons of the Imperial Realm level. He likely summons even more Dharma Aspect level puppets. I will give you several magical artifacts, which, when used at the appropriate time, can seal his puppet-summoning ability.”

(End of this chapter)