From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 417 Jigen, no, Otsutsuki Isshiki

stronghold?

Asma raised an eyebrow and glanced at Jiang Chen with surprise.

"Do you think the Heavenly Court is some kind of benevolent entity?!" Jiang Chen laughed. "Since its establishment, the Heavenly Court has been expanding outwards. Otherwise, what would be the point of maintaining so many heavenly soldiers and generals? The Heavenly Court's Fighting Department and various constellations are the main forces for external conquests. The so-called Calamity of the Stars was nothing more than encountering a formidable opponent during the process of external expansion, and having a fierce battle with them."

"So this base is..."

"In the endless chaos, a brand new Star Sea was discovered. The first thing to do, naturally, was to investigate its true nature. Back then, the Heavenly Court discovered this Star Sea and established a base here to analyze and assimilate the world's rules. Everything went smoothly until, unexpectedly, they encountered a cluster of stars in another direction, and this Star Sea was temporarily abandoned," Jiang Chen said. "However, as a former base, it also made some predictions about the future of this world." Jiang Chen smiled at him and said, "The results of these predictions were incorporated into the Heavenly Court's Myriad Phenomena Tribulation Pivot. This is the world's trajectory that you once understood..."

Asma paused for a moment.

"The Pivot of All Things?"

"It's an upgraded version of the Destiny Derivation Heavenly Book. In fact, the Destiny Derivation Heavenly Book was crafted based on the Myriad Phenomena Tribulation Pivot," Jiang Chen said.

"Oh!" Asuma nodded, seemingly understanding, and after a long pause, he said, "Then, what should I do next?!"

“The underworld is settled, so matters in the mortal realm are no longer important.” Jiang Chen looked him up and down and said, “The masters of this Star Sea are the Otsutsuki clan. They are the chosen ones born from this Star Sea and are destined to be its masters. By assimilating their power through the Taiyin Refining Technique, you will have the opportunity to become one of them. If you succeed, this Star Sea will be yours to manage.”

"I... handle this Sea of ​​Stars?!"

"How far you can go depends entirely on your abilities."

"My abilities?!"

“Yes, your skills are impressive. Don’t forget, I am the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak. I govern the underworld. The affairs of the mortal realm are not my concern.” Jiang Chen smiled and said, “Isn’t there still Otsutsuki Isshiki in the ninja world? Right now is when he is at his weakest. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, this clan has a major weakness. As long as you seize this weakness, you can perfectly integrate into it.”

"Wedge?!" Asuma's eyes lit up immediately.

"Alright, I've said everything I needed to say. How you proceed from here is up to you."

"What about this Pure Land..."

"You don't need to worry about the Pure Land, nor do you need to worry about the Underworld of this Starry Sea," Jiang Chen said with a smile. "The power of the Underworld has little effect on the Otsutsuki clan, or rather, their existence is unique, and they don't value the Underworld much, simply regarding it as a chaotic place..."

“I understand.” Asma nodded.

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"What did you say? Amegakure was attacked, and Nagato's Rinnegan was stolen?"

Still in the dark underground cave, Madara Uchiha, disregarding his intubation, abruptly sat up. "Do you know who did this?"

"The White Zetsu around Nagato have all disappeared. The fact that the enemy could sense the presence of the White Zetsu and eliminate them is something that ordinary ninjas cannot do." Black Zetsu was also very anxious. Nagato and the Rinnegan were a key part of his plan to save his mother, and now, that part was missing.

"However, this matter is inextricably linked to Konoha."

"How to say?"

"Konan and Nagato were controlled by Wood Release, and Wood Release is also needed to sense the presence of White Zetsu."

"In other words, a Wood Release ninja has reappeared in Konoha, and he's very strong!"

Madara Uchiha sensed that things were getting serious.

A ninja who possesses Wood Release and can subdue Nagato—such strength, even if not comparable to the First Hokage, is certainly not something an ordinary Kage-level ninja could possess.

"I will send Tobi to Konoha to test who has the Wood Release."

"Is there anyone you suspect?"

"Sarutobi Asuma and Orochimaru. Although Sarutobi Asuma is very young, he is very abnormal. As for Orochimaru, he once studied the First Hokage's cells with Danzo. If we are talking about who in Konoha is most likely to awaken Wood Release, he is the most suspicious."

"Yes, let me know as soon as you have any news," said Madara Uchiha. "My body can hold on for a while longer."

Black Zetsu nodded and disappeared underground once more.

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Ninja World, Valley Country
This is a small country that is virtually unknown in the ninja world.

Asma looked at the tall buildings that were already taking shape around him, a slight smile flashing across his lips.

He had always felt that the development of technology in the ninja world was a bit strange. He had investigated before and found that the technology of the Land of Fire, including electricity and various electrical appliances, all originated from the Land of Valleys.

It can be said that this country single-handedly advanced the technology of the entire ninja world from the level of the Warring States period to almost the level of the 21st century.

Ironically, this is a country with an extremely low profile.

It's gotten to an unbelievable low.

Only after arriving here did he understand.

"Illusion interference!"

The entire Valley Kingdom is shrouded in a large illusionary barrier. Unless you are a member of the Shell Organization, anyone who leaves the Valley Kingdom will have their memories of it distorted.

Now, Asma is exposed to a modern city, which is ruled by a daimyo on the surface, but is actually a medical device company called Victor.

Yes, that's very shell-like.

The entire Valley Kingdom is just a shell.

Asuma's goal was clear: it was Otsutsuki Isshiki, or rather, Jigen.

It's not that hard to find.

Jigen is currently located in the Valley Country.

Although this guy is still alive, he has actually been in a weak and bloodless state for a thousand years, until Boruto, which is several decades later, when he began to come out and be active again.

"No matter what, it's always good to give it a try."

Thinking of this, Asuma clapped his hands together, and his chakra surged like a tide.

Wood Release: Vine World Advent
It was actually the descent of the Tree World, but Asuma's Wood Release technique didn't involve trees; instead, it consisted of thorny vines.

In an instant, the earth churned, and countless thick thorny vines sprouted from the ground, transforming into enormous tentacles that grew wildly.

Screams and cries erupted as many ninjas began to gather in the crowd, searching for the source of the anomaly. Unfortunately, before they could make any move, they were entangled by the omnipresent giant vines, which drained their chakra.

Boom boom boom boom…

Just then, the outer shells of several tall buildings not far away suddenly opened, and countless cannon barrels extended out.

Shells rained down, hitting the rampant vines with pinpoint accuracy.

For a moment, the vines' offensive was suppressed.

"Damn, artillery! I used to use artillery to bully others, and now they're using this to bully me?"

A glint flashed in Asma's eyes, and with a wave of his hand, nearly a hundred bolts of lightning rose from around his body.

Lightning Release: Railgun - Cluster Heavy Cannon
Boom boom boom boom…

In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and the artillery positions that were covered by tall buildings were instantly blown to smithereens.

At that moment, a large hand appeared in front of Asuma and pressed down directly on his face.

Pale skin, grayish-white striped hair, curved horns on his head, and heterochromatic eyes.

Jigen, no, Otsutsuki Isshiki!
Seeing the large hand reaching out, Asma finally smiled, his body suddenly elongating and turning into a series of afterimages.

Otsutsuki Isshiki's attack missed completely.

Space Ninjutsu?!
"Found you, Otsutsuki Isshiki."

Asuma's laughter reached my ears, and the next moment, the sky turned gray.

Condensation Release: Rain Overwhelming the Boundary Technique!

Large clumps of gel supplies rained down from the sky, covering every corner of the battlefield.

(End of this chapter)