great-warnovel Chapter 763 Battlefield of Myriad Realms?
Chapter 763 Battlefield of Myriad Realms?
"Who is making a ruckus and disturbing the tranquility of this secret realm at its gates?"
Upon hearing this, all the Qilin disciples immediately became solemn, bowed respectfully, and said in unison, "Greetings, Elder!"
Upon hearing this, Tu Hua's eyes lit up instantly, as if he had grasped a lifeline, and he immediately shouted, "Elder! This disciple has been wronged!"
Auspicious clouds slowly descended from the sky, and a white-haired, crane-faced elder dressed in a plain white Taoist robe stepped out. His aura was profound and his power was immense. His gaze swept across the entire scene and finally landed on Tu Hua, who was weak and covered in wounds.
The elder spoke slowly, his voice deep and steady: "Tu Hua, you failed in your attempt to enter the tower and your primordial spirit was damaged. Why didn't you rest and recuperate at your residence? Instead, you're fighting and making a ruckus here."
Tu Hua immediately bowed, looking aggrieved, and reported loudly, "Elder! It's all because of this outsider cultivator!"
"He trespassed into the secret realm of my Xiangrui Sect, wantonly probing the secrets of my ancient race and spying on the sect's secrets. When the disciples tried to dissuade him, he not only ignored them but also attacked and seriously injured them, wantonly provoking the majesty of my Xiangrui Sect!"
Before the elder could speak, Tu Xiaonai stepped forward, bowed, and said softly, "Elder, things are not as Senior Brother Tu Hua said."
The elder's gaze fell on Tu Xiaonai, his expression softening slightly: "Xiaonai, tell me in detail, and don't hide anything from me."
Tu Xiaonai nodded slightly and said slowly and clearly, "Reporting to the elder, after this Fellow Daoist Jiang Wang finished his tower challenge and left the secret realm, he only inquired about the origins of the two ancient races within the tower and had no intention of prying into the sect's secrets."
"These two races are common knowledge among all races in ancient times, and are not secrets exclusive to our sect, so they cannot be considered leaks of secrets."
It was Senior Brother Tu Hua who, after failing to conquer the tower, became depressed and verbally abused you, repeatedly provoking you and insisting on fighting. You were merely acting in self-defense.
"Senior brother's physical injuries had already recovered, but this relapse was caused by his own forceful attack, not by you actively provoking me."
Upon hearing this, the elder slowly turned his gaze to Jiang Wang, looked him up and down, and asked calmly, without any joy or anger: "Fellow Daoist from outside, is this so?"
Jiang Wang bowed slightly and answered frankly, "Elder, you are right, it is indeed so."
I had no intention of fighting; I only sought answers and repeatedly yielded. It was he who pressed on relentlessly and insisted on attacking, forcing me to defend myself passively.
Upon seeing this, Tu Hua hurriedly retorted loudly, "Elder! She's biased towards outsiders! The two of them colluded in private to deliberately distort the facts!"
"This Jiang Wang appears calm, but he is actually very cunning. He deliberately asked questions to provoke the disciple, lured him into making a move, and then took the opportunity to seriously injure him, thus disgracing our Auspicious Sect!"
"I beg the elder to uphold justice for this disciple, suppress this scoundrel, and safeguard the dignity of our sect!"
The elder's gaze darkened slightly as he swept over Tu Hua, who was now in a frenzy and filled with malevolence, and slowly spoke: "Tu Hua, do you know your mistake?"
Tu Hua was stunned, his face full of confusion and resentment: "This disciple is innocent! What wrong have I done?"
The elder's voice was deep and dignified: "Firstly, in the challenge of the Secret Realm Tower, victory or defeat is a matter of fate. If you are not as skilled as others, you should calmly reflect and cultivate diligently. However, you are obsessed with your own desires, harbor resentment, and let your anger enter your body, giving rise to inner demons. This is the mistake of not having a firm Dao heart."
"Secondly, harmony among fellow disciples is the foundation of the sect. Junior Sister Nai spoke the truth and was not wrong, but you took your anger out on your fellow disciples, spoke ill of them, and were aggressive. This is a mistake of immorality."
"Thirdly, fellow Daoist from out of town entered the tower in accordance with the rules and did not violate any of the rules of our sect. Yet you insulted me for no reason, took the initiative to provoke a fight, and disrupted the order of the secret realm. This is a mistake of wanton and reckless behavior."
"With three wrongs entangled, how dare you claim to be innocent?" His words landed layer by layer, clear and authoritative, instantly silencing Tu Hua, leaving him speechless, pale-faced, and stiff.
Tu Hua stood there stunned for a long time before hurriedly speaking, "Elder! This disciple only lost control of his emotions for a moment and did not mean to make a mistake! It was Jiang Wang who was too arrogant and deliberately provoked this disciple!"
The elder shook his head slightly, his tone tinged with disappointment: "For cultivators, the most important thing is to have a firm Dao heart and a self-controlled state of mind."
"A single setback has caused you to lose your composure and sense of proportion. How will you face future tribulations?"
"You are exceptionally talented and have a superior bloodline. You were originally a genius that the sect would focus on cultivating, but you were trapped by your obsession and arrogance, ruining your own path. It is truly a pity."
Tu Hua's eyes reddened, filled with resentment, but he dared not utter another word in rebuttal. He could only stand there with his head down, his murderous aura completely subdued.
The elder then turned to look at Jiang Wang, his expression returning to calm. He cupped his hands and said gently, "Fellow Daoist, you have come from afar to enter the secret realm of my Auspicious Sect and break through. It is truly not easy. Your disciples have not been properly disciplined and have provoked you without cause. I apologize on their behalf."
Jiang Wang nodded slightly and replied calmly, "Elder, you are fair and just and can distinguish right from wrong. There is no need to apologize. This matter has already been put behind us."
The elder nodded with a smile and asked softly, "Just now I heard you inquire about the Purple-Scaled Dragon and the Primordial Dao Spirit races. Have you perhaps never heard of the ancient stories of the myriad races?"
Jiang Wang replied, "I have been cultivating in the One Heart Realm since childhood. The realm is narrow and the inheritance is limited. There are no supreme classics to read and no sights or sounds from the heavens to seek. Therefore, I have never heard of these two races. I encountered them by chance today while climbing the tower, and I was puzzled, so I asked them."
The elder nodded in understanding and slowly said, "I see. The inheritance in the lower realm is incomplete, making it difficult to see the full picture of the ancient Dao."
“What Little Milk said just now is correct. The Purple Scaled Dragon is a branch of the Dragon Clan. Its physical defense is unparalleled among its peers. Its innate Dao Spirit is transformed from the Dao Body of Heaven and Earth. It is uniquely endowed with these qualities. Both are top ancient races.”
Jiang Wang frowned slightly and asked again, "Since these two races were powerful in ancient times, why are they now almost extinct and hiding away?"
The elder sighed softly, gazing at the distant horizon with a touch of melancholy: "All because of the ancient war between all races."
"In ancient times, all races stood together, and the heavens vied for supremacy. The human race, the demon race, the dragon race, the phoenix race, the qilin race, and the Dao spirit race each ruled their own territory, reaching the height of their prosperity."
"Later, due to the struggle for the Great Dao, all races fought each other, the heavens and earth collapsed, the laws broke, and countless top races died and disappeared. The remaining bloodlines either hid in seclusion or barely survived, never to return to their ancient glory."
Jiang Wang listened quietly, then asked, "Are there still pure bloodlines of these two races remaining in all the realms of the heavens today?"
The elder slowly replied, "The Purple-Scaled Dragon still has a small number of remnants of its lineage, which lie dormant in the depths of the Four Seas and the Primordial Dragon Domain, and rarely appears in the world."
"As for innate Dao spirits, they are extremely rare. The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth is gradually becoming incomplete, making it difficult to nurture new Dao spirits. Those that remain today are all ancient beings, hidden in the Chaos Secret Realm, never setting foot in the mortal world."
Jiang Wang seemed to understand something, and said softly, "So that's how it is. No wonder there was no trace of it in the lower realm."
The elder looked at Jiang Wang with a hint of appreciation in his eyes and asked gently, "Fellow Daoist, you are so young yet possess profound cultivation. Your speed in clearing the tower surpasses all the disciples of my sect. May I ask who your master is?"
Jiang Wang answered frankly, "I have no sect or school, and I am self-taught. I have all comprehended the great Dao of Heaven and Earth and explored my cultivation on my own."
A hint of surprise flashed in the elder's eyes, and then he exclaimed in admiration, "To be self-taught and comprehend the Dao on your own, and to possess such terrifying strength and mental state, fellow Daoist's talent is truly unparalleled."
"Compared to the disciples of my sect who rely on bloodlines and cultivation techniques, your path is purer and broader." Hearing the elder praise Jiang Wang like this, Tu Hua felt jealousy surge in his heart again, but he dared not show it in the slightest. He could only clench his fists tightly and suppress his emotions.
The elder then looked at the group of Qilin disciples and said in a loud voice: "All of you are born with the bloodline of the ancient Qilin and have superior talents, but most of you are arrogant and complacent, with restless minds and excessive obsessions."
"What happened to Fellow Daoist Jiang Wang today is the best warning. The path of cultivation does not consider bloodline or birth, nor does it consider opportunities or luck. It only considers one's original intention and perseverance."
"Most of you are trapped by your own talents and bloodlines, arrogant and disdainful of outsiders, not knowing that there are always people more capable than you, and heavens beyond heavens." The Qilin disciples all bowed their heads and respectfully replied, "Disciples will remember the elder's teachings!" The elder's gaze fell back on Tu Hua, and his tone was serious: "Tu Hua, today you have repeatedly made mistakes, disturbed the secret realm, taken your anger out on your fellow disciples, and provoked outsiders. You should be severely punished."
"Considering your serious injuries during the tower raid, the setback in your mental state, and this being your first offense, I will temporarily treat you leniently. I will punish you by having your joints closed for a hundred years to calmly repair your primordial spirit, hone your Dao heart, and reflect on your mistakes. Do you accept this?"
Tu Hua was unwilling, but dared not disobey the elder's decree. He could only grit his teeth and bow, saying, "This disciple is convinced and thanks the elder for the lenient punishment."
The elder nodded slightly and said calmly, "If you can break free from your obsessions and solidify your Dao heart during your hundred-year seclusion, your future path in the Dao will still be promising. If you remain stubborn and resentful, your cultivation will never advance further in this life."
Tu Hua replied in a low voice, "This disciple will remember your teachings."
The elder then turned to look at Jiang Wang, his smile gentle: "Fellow Daoist successfully passed through two levels of the Secret Realm Tower and did not stop. According to the rules of the Secret Realm, you can obtain the qualification to enter the Great Dao Secret Realm. I wonder if you will enter the Secret Realm to cultivate immediately?"
Jiang Wang asked, "Are there any remnants of ancient races or complete insights into the laws of the Great Dao within the Great Dao Secret Realm?"
Upon hearing this, the elder smiled and replied, "Of course there is."
"My Auspicious Sect's Great Dao Secret Realm is a complete secret realm space that was preserved in ancient times. It was not damaged during the Great War of Ten Thousand Races. Many traces of ancient laws remain inside, and a small number of remnants of ancient races also live there."
"If you enter the secret realm, you can not only cultivate in peace and comprehend the complete laws of the Great Dao, but also explore the traces of the ancient races and answer the questions in your heart."
A look of understanding flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes, and he nodded slightly: "In that case, I will immediately enter the secret realm to cultivate."
The elder nodded with a smile, raised his hand, and a soft rosy light spread out, slowly opening the passage deep within the secret realm, shrouded in mist and filled with the aura of Dao.
"The passage is open, fellow Daoist, please enter. There are countless opportunities within the secret realm. Each person should act according to their own will and take what they need."
Jiang Wang cupped his hands slightly and said, "Thank you, Elder."
After saying that, Jiang Wang turned around and was about to step into the secret realm passage.
Just then, Tu Hua suddenly looked up, staring intently at Jiang Wang's back, and said in a deep voice, "Jiang Wang! Don't think that just because you've entered the Great Dao Secret Realm, you've got victory in the bag!"
"The Great Dao Secret Realm is fraught with danger and hidden perils; it is far more complex than you imagine! If you perish within the secret realm, it is due to your own misfortune, and you cannot blame others!"
Jiang Wang did not stop walking, his back calm, and he replied softly: "I control my own path, and I do not need you to worry about my fortune, misfortune, life and death."
Tu Xiaonai watched Jiang Wang's retreating figure and said softly, "Fellow Daoist, please be careful on your journey to the secret realm. Within the secret realm, there are not only opportunities, but also ancient remnants and strange beasts lurking, making it extremely dangerous."
Jiang Wang turned slightly to the side and smiled faintly: "Thank you for the reminder, I know what I'm doing."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Wang stepped in. A burst of spiritual light enveloped him, and his figure instantly merged into the mist of the secret realm, disappearing from everyone's sight.
The elder looked at the closed secret passage and slowly said, "This child's mental state, talent, and composure are all top-notch. His future achievements are limitless."
"All of you should take this incident as a warning, put aside your arrogance and obsessions, and devote yourselves to cultivation. Do not remain narrow-minded and self-righteous." The disciples of Qilin bowed and replied, "We will remember your teachings, Elder!"
Only Tu Hua stood still, gazing at the secret passage, his eyes still filled with unyielding resentment and bitterness. He secretly vowed that he would surpass Jiang Wang in the future and wash away all the shame of today.
Tu Hua tried to dodge, but there was no way to avoid it.
Three loud explosions followed one after another, and his body, which had been painstakingly repaired, was once again riddled with holes, making him look several times more miserable than before.
Immediately, the man rushed behind Tu Hua and kicked him hard.
Tu Hua was instantly kicked into the air, flying far away like a falling meteor.
After dealing with Tu Hua, he turned around and his gaze fell on the eight-headed Qilin.
“The troublesome person is gone. Now, can you answer my questions?” The group of Qilin subconsciously took a half step back, and their eyes, which were now filled with genuine fear, looked at Jiang Wang.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Wang immediately promised: "Whoever can answer my question, I will give them a piece of my own scales."
This scale can be used as a protective shield; with it, one should be quite confident of passing the first three levels of the Secret Realm Tower.
Faced with such a great profit, a female Qilin immediately stepped out of the queue.
“What you asked about is not a secret, young master. I am Tu Miaomiao and I am willing to answer your question.”
As she spoke, Tu Miaomiao's eyes sparkled, and she frequently sent flirtatious glances to Jiang Wang.
However, Jiang Wang remained unmoved and did not even notice whether the other party was male or female.
Seeing this, Tu Miaomiao put away her superfluous manner and answered seriously: "The four-legged snake you mentioned is the dragon race of the Xuanhuang Realm."
The Secret Realm Tower is home to many dragons, all captured by our Qilin clan ancestors from the Battlefield of Myriad Realms.
"The Battlefield of Myriad Realms? Where is that?"
Jiang Wang's eyes were full of curiosity.
He vaguely sensed that this unfamiliar place might be the key to his return to the primordial world.
"I don't know much about the Battlefield of Myriad Realms; I've only heard it mentioned sporadically by the elders of my clan."
Ordinary creatures have no right to know its location; only by joining the Auspicious Army can one have the chance to set foot there.
Tu Miaomiao answered truthfully.
Jiang Wang nodded slightly.
"As for what you call an innate Dao physique, I have seen records of it in the clan's ancient books."
That was the human race, an incredibly ancient and mysterious race.
These words stunned Jiang Wang on the spot.
The Qilin clan has an incredibly long history, yet they claim the human race is ancient? He was filled with confusion: "Wasn't the human race created by the goddess Nuwa in the primordial era, with a history of only tens of millions of years? Could it be that all my previous understanding was wrong?" (End of Chapter)