Undying Life

Chapter 798: The Bell of Chaos Rings

Shen Ya Daojun waved his sleeve, and eleven gigantic Immortal Steles floated beside him.

"Immortal Steles!" Shen Ya Daojun said solemnly.

Zhong Shan, without making things difficult, lightly waved his hand, and someone behind him brought out the purple coffin.

Seeing the coffin, Shen Ya Daojun's pupils contracted. Yes, it was indeed this coffin.

In the city below, countless citizens and numerous experts watched the scene at Nantian Gate. People didn't understand what was happening, but they recognized Shen Ya Daojun and Ye Qingcheng. Was the Emperor going to trade something with him?

Was it true? Or was the Emperor planning to ambush Shen Ya Daojun?

People awaited the spectacle.

"How will we exchange?" Shen Ya Daojun asked cautiously.

Shen Ya Daojun was wary that Zhong Shan might take the Immortal Steles and not hand over the purple coffin.

Zhong Shan, however, smiled. The once haughty Shen Ya Daojun, who used to regard killing him as trivial, now showed caution due to Zhong Shan's influence. The Shen Ya Daojun of the past, with his arrogance, would have thrown the eleven Immortal Steles over confidently, believing that if Zhong Shan didn't hand over the coffin, he would simply annihilate him and his entire family.

But repeated failures had dulled Shen Ya Daojun's confidence and sharpened his caution.

"Ha ha ha ha!" Zhong Shan laughed heartily.

His laughter made Shen Ya Daojun raise an eyebrow, not understanding what was so amusing.

With a gesture, Zhong Shan tossed the purple coffin over nonchalantly, displaying a carefree attitude.

Zhong Shan wasn't afraid of Shen Ya Daojun reneging because the purple coffin couldn't be stored in any storage device and had to be carried back physically.

If Shen Ya Daojun didn't give up the Immortal Steles, Zhong Shan, Di Xuanhua, and the others would gang up on him. Damaging the purple coffin would be a grave sin for Shen Ya Daojun.

Realizing Zhong Shan's confidence, Shen Ya Daojun understood the situation.

With a wave, he sent the eleven Immortal Steles towards Zhong Shan.

"Clap!"

"Whoosh!"

The exchange was complete. Zhong Shan was in high spirits, while Shen Ya Daojun was suppressing a burning frustration.

Shen Ya Daojun checked the purple coffin—everything was in order. Zhong Shan, too, inspected the Immortal Steles and found them all authentic.

"Very well, farewell to the Realm Master of Longevity! Ha ha ha ha!" Zhong Shan waved his sleeve, exuding confidence as he turned back towards Nantian Gate.

"Farewell to the Realm Master of Longevity!" the ministers shouted in unison.

The shout rang in Shen Ya Daojun's ears, feeling extremely grating.

"Lingxiao Heavenly Court, onward!" Lu Jianping's voice echoed.

The massive floating palace resumed its northward advance.

The citizens below had puzzled expressions. Why did the Emperor let go of such a good opportunity to ambush Shen Ya Daojun? Even Ye Qingcheng seemed bewildered.

In the Longevity World, Shen Ya Daojun returned with the purple coffin. Meanwhile, Zhong Shan was in high spirits with the newly acquired Immortal Steles.

In the Lingxiao Heavenly Court, Zhong Shan addressed his ministers.

"With the Immortal Steles in hand, we now hold an even greater advantage. This trade was a significant victory for us," Zhong Shan declared.

The ministers nodded in agreement, recognizing the strategic value of the Immortal Steles.

"Prepare for our next move. We must continue to consolidate our power and push forward with our plans," Zhong Shan ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the ministers responded.

As Lingxiao Heavenly Court moved, the preparations for the next phase of their grand strategy were underway.

"Realm Master, why did it end so easily? Zhong Shan didn't even try to make things difficult?" Ye Qingcheng didn't understand.

"Isn't it humiliating enough already? Let's go!" Shen Ya Daojun felt very uncomfortable.

"Yes!"

Inside Lingxiao Heavenly Court.

"Your Majesty, why didn't we ambush them just now? We already have the capability," Liu Wushuang asked, puzzled.

"Shen Ya Daojun is no longer a concern. Killing him? That's impossible. If they wanted to escape, no one could stop them. Instead of fighting a useless battle, it's better to let them go back. The purple coffin can no longer stay in Lingxiao Heavenly Court. Kong Xuan will soon recover. Bringing back the purple coffin means bringing back hidden dangers. Xuanyu said Kong Xuan wouldn't leave the Longevity World for a century, and I trust Xuanyu's words!" Zhong Shan said confidently.

"Yes, Your Majesty is wise!" Liu Wushuang immediately responded.

"Moreover, Your Majesty, making such a high-profile exchange in front of the world has another purpose," Yi Yan said with a smile.

"Oh?"

"The event of the heavens mourning and rain falling will soon spread throughout the world. The coffin exchange we just conducted also announced to everyone that the item is now in Shen Ya Daojun's hands. This is the time for any hidden adversaries to reveal themselves," Yi Yan explained.

"Hidden adversaries?" Liu Wushuang was confused.

"You'll understand in the future," Yi Yan smiled.

Shen Ya Daojun and Ye Qingcheng, carrying the purple coffin, flew towards the Longevity World.

Two supreme powerhouses transporting a coffin—who would dare to intercept them? Who would have the ability to do so? Zhong Shan wouldn't interfere, so who else in the Divine Continent could?

In silence, they flew until they were near the Longevity World.

"Stop!" Shen Ya Daojun's eyebrows furrowed.

"Realm Master?" Ye Qingcheng, holding the purple coffin, looked puzzled.

They were in a barren area, surrounded by bare stone mountains.

"Who dares to rob me? Are you tired of living?" Shen Ya Daojun's eyes turned cold.

Shen Ya Daojun was already fuming, and now, close to the Longevity World, someone was trying to rob them? Rob me?

"Realm Master, is there anyone here?" Ye Qingcheng was surprised.

Ye Qingcheng couldn't sense anything unusual around them.

Shen Ya Daojun didn't respond to Ye Qingcheng. Instead, he struck the air with a massive golden palm.

"Boom!"

A loud explosion shattered the void, and a burst of golden energy spewed out.

It was as if a golden sphere had been shattered by Shen Ya Daojun's strike, exploding violently.

"Ye Qingcheng, step back!" Shen Ya Daojun ordered sternly.

"Yes!" Ye Qingcheng immediately complied.

Shen Ya Daojun wasn't worried about Ye Qingcheng's safety but rather the purple coffin. He could sense the strength of their adversary.

"What a powerful Shen Ya. You've actually reached the twelfth level of the Tianji realm!"

The voice was raspy and eerie, echoing mysteriously through the air.

Shen Ya Daojun's pupils contracted, and he tapped the Slashing Immortal Gourd.

"Please turn around, treasure!"

With a shout from Shen Ya Daojun, a seven-colored light shot out from the mouth of the Slashing Immortal Gourd, speeding towards the black hole. The speed was incredible, tearing the void into a path of blackness.

The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife, unsealed, was a force even Di Xuanhua wouldn't dare to touch. Who could withstand it?

"Boom!"

The enormous black hole expanded a hundredfold, space erupting as a fierce collision occurred within. The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife touched and returned instantly.

Amidst the explosion, a man wearing a golden mask shot out from the black hole.

Above the man's head, a dark yellow bell trembled. The recent strike seemed to have collided with this bell.

"Shen Ya Daojun? The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife... We shall meet again!" The man, with the bell above his head, fled into the distance.

"Please turn around, treasure!" Shen Ya Daojun shouted again.

The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife shot out once more, reaching the bell in an instant.

The bell expanded to a hundred zhang in size.

"Boom!"

A loud ring echoed as the Slashing Immortal Flying Knife struck the enormous bell. The surrounding space turned into a black hole once more.

The Slashing Immortal Flying Knife returned, while the man fled, now in a more disheveled state.

This time, Shen Ya Daojun didn't pursue, squinting his eyes instead.

Clearly, the man was no match for Shen Ya Daojun. However, Shen Ya Daojun refrained from chasing, fearing it might be a diversion to steal the purple coffin.

"The Chaos Bell, one of the ancient top eighteen treasures, the Chaos Bell?" Shen Ya Daojun squinted.

"The Chaos Bell. We never knew who possessed it, but now it has surfaced? Realm Master, we should..." Ye Qingcheng frowned.

"Return to the Longevity World!" Shen Ya Daojun commanded decisively.

"Yes!" Ye Qingcheng responded immediately.

Two days later, a figure cautiously emerged near the battlefield where the Chaos Bell and Slashing Immortal Flying Knife had clashed.

This figure had remained hidden, fearing Shen Ya Daojun's return. It was Wang Chen of the Taishui Heavenly Dynasty.

Wang Chen glanced towards the Longevity World and then in the direction the man with the Chaos Bell had fled, his eyes narrowing.

"The Chaos Bell? Human Sovereign?" Wang Chen frowned.

"Could it be for that purple coffin?" Wang Chen pondered.

After thinking for a while, Wang Chen dared not linger. With a leap, he headed towards the Taishui Heavenly Dynasty.

In the underworld, at the Yellow Springs Sea.

Tian Chenzi had been watching for over half a month. The Yellow Springs Sea continued to recede, becoming shallower. Tian Chenzi gradually saw the creature within—a colossal peacock, thousands of miles in size, absorbing the Yellow Springs Sea. It was devouring the sea's power.

What kind of monster was this? Where did it come from? Was it from the mortal world? How had such a massive creature been hidden in the mortal world?

As a month approached, the Yellow Springs Sea finally reached its bottom. The enormous peacock had nearly devoured the entire sea.

"Boom!"

Without the Yellow Springs Sea, the Hell of Ten Thousand Fathoms began to quake.

"Chirp!"

The giant peacock let out a deafening cry, sucking the last drops of the Yellow Springs Sea into its mouth. Unsatisfied, it turned its attention to the towering Yellow Springs Road.

With a roar, the peacock's mouth emitted a powerful suction force.

"Chirp!"

The Yellow Springs Road trembled, as if the peacock was attempting to devour it as well.

The Yellow Springs Road shook, causing the earth to crack and mountains to sway. Tian Chenzi hid in the distance, not daring to move an inch.