Chapter 228 : Deity Transformation Realm Ancestor
Chapter 228: Deity Transformation Realm Ancestor
After hearing this, Seventh Senior Brother immediately informed the Sect Master of the situation on this continent.
When the Sect Master heard that the strongest cultivators on this continent were only at the Golden Core Realm, his face lit up with even greater delight.
Then, seeing the four of them fleeing in such panic as though running for their lives, he hesitated somewhat before asking,
“Old Seventh, you're not lying to me, are you? Since the strongest beings on that continent are only at the Golden Core Realm, what exactly are you running from? Why do you look as though you're fleeing for your lives?”
After hearing the Sect Master's voice, Old Seventh replied,
“Sect Master, after we were swept onto this continent by that black whirlwind, we all suffered some injuries. During this period, we've been recuperating.
Once our injuries healed, we came out to investigate the situation on this continent. However, while doing so, we actually encountered an Asura on this continent.”
After hearing Seventh Disciple's words, the Sect Master's expression changed drastically as he cried out,
“An Asura!”
Seventh Senior Brother nodded.
“That's right, Sect Master, an Asura.
This Asura is extremely powerful. Based on our estimation, it already possesses Deity Transformation Realm strength. The four of us are absolutely no match for it, which is why we're currently fleeing.”
After hearing Seventh Disciple's explanation, the Sect Master's expression also turned solemn as he murmured,
“An Asura possessing the strength of the Deity Transformation Realm? That would indeed make sense. Asura powerhouses are tremendously powerful. Let alone the Deity Transformation Realm—even Tribulation Crossing Realm and Great Ascension Realm Asuras exist.
The fact that they encountered only an Asura with Deity Transformation Realm strength this time is already extremely fortunate.”
The Sect Master then said,
“Quickly send me the map. I'll immediately notify the Ancestor and have him and the sect elders go rescue you.”
After hearing the Sect Master's order, Old Seventh immediately bowed.
“Yes, Sect Master.”
Without further hesitation, he immediately transmitted the map leading to this continent.
After obtaining the map, the Sect Master examined it carefully, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
He then said excitedly,
“Hahaha! Continue fleeing for now and find a place to hide. We'll depart as soon as possible.”
Without further delay, he waved his right hand, dispersing the communication formation.
His figure then flashed as he flew toward an extremely secluded cave residence deep within the Nether Spring Sect.
A short while later, the Sect Master of the Nether Spring Sect arrived inside an incomparably dark cave residence.
At the center of the cave, an enormous blood pool churned continuously, while atop it rested a gigantic coffin.
The Nether Spring Sect Master showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he respectfully bowed.
“This disciple, Youyuan, greets Ancestor.”
Only after a long time had passed following Youyuan's greeting did a faint fluctuation of Nascent Soul consciousness seem to emerge from within the coffin, as though some living being resided inside.
Seeing this, Youyuan revealed a worried expression and thought to himself, It seems the Ancestor is drawing ever closer to the end of his lifespan.
This caused him immense concern.
If things continued like this, their Ancestor would not be able to hold on much longer.
Just as he was thinking this, the lid of the blood-red coffin suddenly blasted open with a loud bang.
An emaciated old man slowly sat up from within the coffin, his murky eyes fixed firmly upon Youyuan with a trace of displeasure.
After all, he had very little lifespan remaining, yet Youyuan had still come to disturb him so thoughtlessly, making the old man rather unhappy.
When Youyuan noticed the faint displeasure in the Ancestor's eyes, his expression changed dramatically.
Within the Nether Spring Sect, even a Sect Master like himself would suffer no consequences if the Ancestor casually killed him for disobedience.
A Sect Master was merely a Sect Master. If he were killed, the Nether Spring Sect could simply appoint another one.
As Youyuan thought this, he hurriedly said,
“Ancestor, please forgive this disciple. I have just received extremely important information. I believe this information will be of great help to you, which is why I dared disturb your seclusion. Please forgive this disciple.”
After hearing Youyuan's words, the Nether Spring Sect Ancestor remained silent for a moment before finally speaking.
“Tell me what it is. If this matter fails to satisfy me, you know the consequences.”
Hearing the Ancestor's words, Youyuan immediately nodded respectfully.
“Ancestor, some time ago, this disciple dispatched disciples into the Boundless Sea to search for the lost continent of ancient times.
After this period of searching, this disciple has finally found that continent.”
The Nether Spring Sect Ancestor was momentarily stunned upon hearing Youyuan's words.
He had known of this matter ever since he himself had been a disciple of the Nether Spring Sect. Their sect had always maintained records regarding that lost continent.
Previously, the Nether Spring Sect had also sent many disciples to search for it, yet none of them had ever returned.
Later, in order to avoid sacrificing more disciples in vain, the sect had abandoned the endeavor.
He had never expected that the new Sect Master, Youyuan, would revive this undertaking—and actually succeed.
This greatly surprised the Nether Spring Sect Ancestor.
Then, upon thinking of an entirely new continent, he could not help but become excited as he asked,
“What is the situation on that continent?”
Without hesitation, Youyuan immediately recounted all the information he had just received.
After hearing Youyuan's report, the Ancestor shook his head in disappointment.
What use was a continent whose strongest cultivators had only reached the Golden Core Realm to a Peak Deity Transformation Realm expert like him?
He no longer had much time left.
His Nascent Soul consciousness was gradually withering away, while the vitality of his physical body was also steadily fading.
If he failed to find a way to break through now, his death would soon arrive.
Seeing this, Nether Spring Sect Master Youyuan hurriedly added,
“Ancestor, although that continent's Spiritual Energy is impoverished, it possesses no shortage of living beings.
Furthermore, according to those disciples, they also discovered an Asura on that continent.”
Upon hearing the Sect Master's words, the Nether Spring Sect Ancestor was greatly startled and immediately exclaimed,
“An Asura? Are you certain?”
The Nether Spring Sect Master immediately nodded.
“Yes, Ancestor. It truly is an Asura. Those disciples are currently being pursued by that Asura.”
After hearing the Sect Master's words, the Nether Spring Sect Ancestor paid no attention whatsoever to the safety of those disciples.
Their mission had already been completed.
Having found the map for the sect, they no longer possessed any value.
If they died, then so be it.
However, the Nether Spring Sect Ancestor soon became worried once again.
After all, every Asura-level powerhouse that had previously appeared on their continent possessed overwhelming strength, far beyond what a Peak Deity Transformation Realm cultivator like him could contend against.
Now, even knowing that an Asura existed, he still felt powerless to deal with it, and a trace of despair appeared upon his face.