The Stars Beyond

Chapter 393: The Treasures Are Shaking

Outside the estate, the veil emitted a glow. It appeared abruptly in the quietness of the late night. Though it looked sacred, looking at it sent shivers down people's spines and filled them with a sense of horror. It was Heng Jun. Was he about to cross realms with the treasured artifact? This sudden turn of events made everyone uneasy. Not only Zhang Daoling and the Patriarch of Hades Blood but also the powerful figures within the veil were alarmed upon learning of Heng Jun's movements.

"Heng Jun, why have you come?" Zhang Daoling spoke. As the founder of a sect he exuded great dignity, even in the face of the insurmountable Ascension Banner. His expression was cold and calm.

"I've come for him." Heng Jun pointed with the Ascension Banner towards Wang Xuan that was outside the house by the reed lake.

He had white hair but a youthful face paired with deep-set eyes and he was dressed in immortal robes woven from the silk of the Yin Yang Divine Fire Silkworm. He stood behind the curtain surrounded by a chaotic aura, his depth was unfathomable.

"Old Heng, aren't you the least inclined to meddle in others' conflicts? Why have you come here now to assist Zheng in his plight?" the Patriarch of Hades Blood spoke.

"Hades Blood, are you taking sides now? Do you want to oppose Brother Heng and I?" Zheng Yuantian spoke with a mysterious and heavy aura that the black armor gave out.

The Patriarch of Hades Blood sneered at him, saying, "Zheng, haven't you forgotten that not long ago, you, Qiyi, and the Demon Ancestor impersonated me? I have no grudges against Brother Heng, it's just you that I find unpleasant!"

Zheng Yuantian remained silent, thinking to himself:

Why don’t you blame yourself for having nine lives? Didn’t various factions impersonate you since ancient times to engage in clandestine activities?

The Ascension Banner in Heng Jun's hand was almost tearing through the great veil. The treasured artifact was indeed terrifying. In the hands of such powerful individuals, he’ll be unstoppable. It seemed capable of truly breaking free from the shackles of the old covenant!

"This young man killed all those who I sent to the Old World. He left none behind. Naturally, I have come to settle scores with him," Heng Jun said calmly.

Wang Xuan said in a deep voice, "I fought against them for self-defense. These people not only wanted to kill me but also intended to harm my parents and slaughter my friends without mercy. Should I just stand by and watch them act while doing nothing?"

Now, he had nothing to fear. At worst, he could fight to the death. As long as he was willing to reveal the Life Essence Furnace, and with the four peerless experts by his side. He should be able to counter-kill the opponent! Heng Jun ignored him and instead conversed with Zhang Daoling and the Patriarch of Hades Blood. Obviously, thinking that he had a higher status, he didn't intend to say much to Wang Xuan as they were not on the same level.

"Years ago, I owed Old Zheng a favor. Today, I'm repaying it by blocking all of you," Heng Jun stated.

There was no need to even think about it, it was clear that Zheng Yuantian had called upon him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to mobilize forces for the sake of his subordinates.

He actually had plenty of time in the future. He could silently eliminate Wang Xuan when he crossed realms. But Zheng Yuantian couldn't wait anymore. He had approached him privately to seek his assistance.

Zhang Daoling spoke up, "Friend, isn't this going a bit too far? If your disciples are unjustly harmed, it's understandable if you’re enraged. But if they fail in their killings and are killed instead. Isn’t it excessive for you to wield a treasured artifact, causing ripples across two realms? We have nothing to say if you let your other disciples take action."

Evidently, this argument was Zhang's way of bargaining with him. He was persuading him to not act recklessly. People at this level didn't like direct confrontation with each other.

Heng Jun shook his head, stating, "I may not take action against him, but I also don't want you to confront Zheng, as this is a matter between Zheng Yuantian and me."

Zhang Daoling smiled and said, "You want Zheng Yuantian to settle it privately with him? That's a bit unfair. What era do you think Old Zheng is from? Much older than those relics in the museum. It's a bit unjustifiable to engage in combat with a young man."

"That's true," nodded the Patriarch of Hades Blood.

"The world is cruel. He has incurred great karma, and has killed one of my avatars. We can't just let that slide, can we?" Zheng Yuantian spoke up.

He had been severely damaged by Feng Yuzhu in the spiritual realm, which partially destroyed his spiritual power. Following that, he was killed by this young man, Wang Xuan, and the news had spread across the great veil. These past few days had been difficult for Zheng Yuantian. As a peerless master, being killed by a young man in his twenties was too embarrassing for him.

He made up his mind. Once he obtained Wang Xuan's physical body, he would cultivate the Demonic Embryo Technique,and absorb all the benefits of those with a special inner landscape. In this era of transcendence, he not only wanted to be invincible but also to create a new myth! He saw the outcome of the super-civilization that refined the Tao Shielding Banner. Tracing back to the scene of the Whale's Descent, the so-called whale was most likely someone like Wang Xuan.

That civilization itself regretted it. If they hadn't been short-sighted and let the whale grow, they might have found a way out! Of course, this Wang Xuan had no chance of being the whale. The myth was drying up and about to end. He had only recently stepped into the realm of transcendence, his cultivation was too shallow to sustain such a grand scheme!

In Zheng Yuantian's view, as a peerless master, he could only pave the way for a new myth by merging with the opponent!

"Zheng Yuantian, do you want to fight me? Come on, even if you split into more avatars, I'll accompany you to the end!" Wang Xuan spoke up. He had more confidence after reaching the perfect tenth-stage.

"Kid, don't get ahead of yourself. You still have a long way to go!" Zhang Daoling whispered secretly.

In the manor, Qing Mu was awakened and immediately contacted Old Chen in Ping City. The master and disciple mobilized their resources for the first time. Warships were rising in the distance. If things went south, there was no room for negotiation, they'd bombard the opposing immortals! Regardless of whether they could win, they were prepared for the worst. Chen Yongjie and Qing Mu had made up their minds.

Heng Jun was very dominant. He pointed his Ascension Banner forward and shot out a chaotic light that burst through the veil. It was a breach in the veil! He wasn't going out himself but looked towards Zheng Yuantian, saying, "Friend, you can go ahead. I'll fulfill my promise and help you hold them off."

He didn't look at Wang Xuan, thinking that he was not worthy. He only gave an equal leveled gaze to Zhang Daoling, the Patriarch of Hades Blood, and the two women in the room.

"You've gone too far!" Wang Xuan said coldly, refusing to back down.

He had some strength now, with a treasure in hand and the alliance of several top experts. He was ready to fight to the end if he was pushed to the wall! Let it all be exposed. It was not a big deal. He was ready to risk it all. Faced with that attitude and that condescending gaze, he wanted to fight to the end and give him a lesson. Having a treasure was impressive, but he also had his own!

At this moment, Wang Xuan's spirit fluctuated intensely, with some of his spiritual light sinking into the earth. The light that sank touched the Life Essence Furnace, gently tapping on its body.

"Old furnace, you've been with me for so long. Perhaps today is the time to let you see the light of day again. If the crisis is inevitable, you'll come with me when I break out!" Wang Xuan thought to himself. His emotions were in a mess!

The Life Essence Furnace, this supreme divine object, was not crafted by anyone but was the result of a civilization's efforts. It was a true treasure. Once it was activated, its movements would be vast and boundless. Currently, it hadn't been fully activated yet, but there was already a hint of spiritual brilliance emanating from it.

A rift was torn in the great veil, and Heng Jun's Ascension Banner ceased to move. Zheng Yuantian's eyes were deep. He was feeling a bit impatient, and was eager to seize Wang Xuan's physical body. He was ready to replace him and become a special individual!

"Hmm!?" Heng Jun suddenly took two steps back. He furrowed his brow slightly and felt a faint uneasiness.

Mostly because he just felt that the Ascension Banner trembled slightly.

What was going on?!

Despite him being able to wield the Feathered Flag, he had never received a response no matter how he communicated with it. He suddenly looked up and saw two women approaching, whom he instantly recognized. Both women were well-known for personally ending the ancient myth!

The two women walked side by side towards him, one in white and was ethereal and otherworldly. The other in brilliant red that dazzled like a bewitching flower. Both had different auras, but both were exceptionally charismatic. Wherever they went, they were destined to be the center of attention, captivating everyone's gaze.

"Heng Jun, are you going to help Zheng Yuantian take action?" Fang Yuzhu spoke calmly. She remained composed even when facing a peerless figure wielding a treasure.

Heng Jun frowned. He was somewhat wary when faced with this woman. He remembered how she had slain the Demon Emperor years ago. It was a memory that he, as a witness, had not forgotten to this day. Especially now, with the four top experts standing together, the true bodies in the great veil must be keeping an eye on him. It was impossible not to feel any pressure.

Heng Jun said, "Lady Fang, Demon Lord, why bother? Zheng's clone being killed is a great humiliation. If a peerless expert like him can't even avenge such a grudge, but is obstructed by fellow practitioners like you, then it's truly unjust."

At this point, he turned his gaze entirely to Wang Xuan for the first time, saying, "You initiated this matter. I believe you can resolve it on your own. Do you want to trigger a major battle among peerless experts because of yourself? If you dare provoke Zheng, you must have the courage to face him!"

"Zheng Yuantian, am I afraid of him? Make him come out!" Wang Xuan said bluntly.

He further added, "This is my feud with him, and everyone will be witnesses. I will confront him alone, without the intervention of others!"

Such words made everyone look askance.

Fang Yuzhu slightly shook her head at him. She wanted to tell him that it was not so simple to fight Zheng Yuantian. At this stage, even if Wang Xuan faced Zheng, who had constraints in the present world, he was still inadequate. Was Wang Xuan afraid? Not at all. If the fight was unavoidable, he was prepared to smash Zheng Yuantian to death with the lid of the furnace! What's the point of keeping the treasure if he won’t be using it? It should be used when one is pushed to the wall!

"I'll have a bloody battle with him. Are you sure you won't intervene with the treasure?" Wang Xuan looked at Heng Jun.

Of course, if the other party intervened, it wouldn't be a big deal either. He had made up his mind long ago. Once his treasure was exposed, he would hand over the furnace to Fang Yuzhu and let her deal with Heng Jun.

"Do you think you're worth my intervention?" Heng Jun said indifferently.

This time, Wang Xuan felt that he might as well go all out and kill them all if he were truly pushed to the brink. As for the bloodshed and battles for the treasure in the future, there would be ways to deal with them later. Moreover, he might even be able to obtain the Ascension Banner. Whether it was Old Zhang, the Demon Lord, or Hades Blood, even if they were ruthless and coveted the treasure, it didn't matter. He would give them the Ascension Banner.

At this moment, in the manor, Qing Mu was observing through the detector. He was sweating profusely, and even Hades Blood and Old Zhang were moved.

In the great veil, the immortals were also shocked. This young man was going all out, intending to dye the great veil red with his blood. Was he planning to avenge himself through his death with Fang Yuzhu and the others? Zheng Yuantian frowned. He was very sensitive and felt some ripples in his heart. He was feeling a little heavy.

As for Heng Jun, his senses were even clearer. He always felt that something was off today. The Ascension Banner in his hand had just vibrated again. It made his heart beat heavily and he was extremely uneasy!

"Are we fighting or not?" Wang Xuan urged. He felt that it wasn't a big deal. At worst, he would break through the curtain, dye the old world with blood, and let the enemy pay the price!