NOVEL NEXT Chapter 329: Preparing to Return
In this battle, Lu Hong gained the recognition of the Cangtian Divine Master, and subsequently revealed the secrets of the Primordial Era.
"Actually, the Heaven and Earth Domains are worlds we discovered amidst constant conquests. The position of this world is incredibly unique, having eluded divine investigation at the time. So we began to plan a rebellion against the Heavenly Gods, using the Heaven and Earth Domains as our second homeland, growing stronger step by step.
We were fortunate that the Heavenly Gods shared their training methods without the slightest reservation, perhaps because these gods were overly arrogant, believing that under their watchful eyes, we lacked the will to rebel, or perhaps were simply incapable of rebellion.
But in fact, they were wrong. After three hundred thousand years of development, the human race within the Heaven and Earth Domains had grown sufficiently powerful. With the population surge, the Heaven and Earth Domains were nearing saturation. It was then that we realized it was time to wage war against those exalted Heavenly Gods, pulling them down from their pedestals, trampling them into the dust, showing them just what a surprise the once-disregarded human race could bring!"
As the Cangtian Divine Master spoke, Lu Hong learned about the events of the Primordial Era.
The Battle of Absolute Heaven was a confrontation between the rebels and the Divine Lords, a clash between two great factions across the infinite worlds.
Once the horn of rebellion was sounded, the worlds controlled by the Divine Lords split into two camps: one staunchly defending the Heavenly Realm's Divine Lords, and the other led by the Cangtian Divine Master, the Hunting Sun God Master, and the Chasing Moon God Master forming the rebel army.
Overall, more people opposed the tyranny of the Heavenly Realm's Divine Lords.
This epic battle ultimately ended in victory for the Cangtian Divine Master's side. The pathways connecting the Heavenly Realm to other worlds were severed, sealing the entire Heavenly Realm completely. Of course, whether those defeated Divine Lords might reopen the pathways and descend again, Lu Hong could not know, but it is undeniable that the day will come… sooner or later.
After hearing the Cangtian Divine Master's simple recitation, Lu Hong looked at the ancestor who fought for the rise of all races and respectfully asked, "So, Your Excellency, Cangtian Divine Master, what do you plan to do next?"
"I'll go and take a look around, to see how the world we sacrificed everything to preserve has progressed. If everyone were as strong as you, I'd be at ease, but unfortunately…"
The Cangtian Divine Master knew this was wishful thinking.
In the Battle of Absolute Heaven, nearly all the Heavenly Gods perished, and without the training heritage from the Heavenly Realm's Divine Lords, relying solely on the exploration achievements of All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds would not be nearly as effective.
At this moment, Lu Hong suddenly asked, "Then, Your Excellency, Cangtian Divine Master, can you answer another question of mine?"
The Cangtian Divine Master glanced at Lu Hong and spoke, "What's the question?"
"Why didn't you die but were sealed in the tomb?"
"That's because in the late stage of the war, I discovered a more powerful form of strength, absorbing the Power of Life from others to replenish myself. This method allowed me to quickly recover from all injuries, and by relying on this ability, I successfully slew numerous Divine Lords from the Heavenly Realm, determining the fate of the battle."
"Just like when you killed those two before?"
The Cangtian Divine Master nodded, "Indeed, this power is strange yet immensely powerful, but the Hunting Sun God Master and others considered it too evil and wanted me to stop using it. I refused to accept that, so the Hunting Sun and Chasing Moon joined forces to seal me. They even crafted a special tomb for me, as my burial place, and to ensure I wouldn't escape the seal, they even tricked my followers, the Cangtian Elite Army, into sacrificing themselves to eternally guard the seal. If not for you telling Lu Fang I was still alive, prompting him to sacrifice himself to break the seal, I might never have left that tomb."
Judging from the Cangtian Divine Master's claim of slaying countless Divine Lords from the Heavenly Realm, his strength definitely surpassed that of the other two Divine Masters. As for why he was sealed and never actively broke the seal, it might be due to his benevolence, unwilling to strike his brothers, his subordinates; perhaps this is the main reason he was sealed for endless ages.
After resting for a while, both had regained some strength.
Lu Hong barely stood up and said to the Cangtian Divine Master, "Well then, Your Excellency, I have one last question."
The Cangtian Divine Master glanced at Lu Hong, "Aren't your questions too many? While I am talkative, I am not a pushover."
"This question is very important. I hope you will answer truthfully."
"Ask!"
"After you regain your Divine Power, will you come to seek revenge on me?"
Hearing Lu Hong's question, the Cangtian Divine Master paused, then laughed heartily, "Rest assured, I will not strike against you, but if one day you become a Divine Lord, perhaps then I might come around to learn a thing or two from you."
"Thank you." Lu Hong cupped his hands.
The Cangtian Divine Master nodded, then asked Lu Hong in return, "Then, if I want to leave now, will you let me go?"
"Of course, but I hope you'll promise me not to wield that strange power."
Hearing this, the Cangtian Divine Master shook his head, "I can't promise you that. I can only guarantee that I will use this power only against those who offend me."
Seeing the Cangtian Divine Master take a step back, Lu Hong did not press further and nodded, "I hope you'll remember your words, Your Excellency."
"Naturally, I, the Cangtian Divine Master, have lived a life of integrity, when have I ever broken faith with anyone?" Saying so, the Cangtian Divine Master turned and departed, leaving one last sentence as his figure vanished from sight, "Young man, being freed today, I owe you a favor. Two hundred years from now, when I've fully restored my Divine Power, if you are in trouble, call my name. No matter how far, I will rush to repay this favor."
After sending off the Cangtian Divine Master, Lu Hong arrived at the place where Song Qingyan was unconscious. He first surveyed the various unconsciously fallen young heroes of all races, then picked up Song Qingyan and departed.
After such a fierce battle, the area within a hundred miles was ruined and presumably posed no danger. Thus, Lu Hong would no longer concern himself with the fate of those young heroes.
Two days later, Song Qingyan finally awoke slowly.
"You're awake?" Sensing the movement beside him, Lu Hong ceased his meditation and smiled at Song Qingyan, "How are you feeling?"
Song Qingyan, now empty of Magic Power within, was very weak: "Still… alright."
"I don't have any magic recovery potions here. You'll have to endure for a few more days. Once we leave here, we'll work on recovery."
"Okay." Song Qingyan nodded, not willing to absorb any Spiritual Energy in the White Killing Secret Realm, and since the magic recovery potions in her Space Ring were destroyed in the aftermath of the battle, this was the only solution.
"Can your space-crossing artifact still be used? I need to return to a specific location to leave the White Killing Secret Realm."
"You can leave White Killing through the point where I entered," Song Qingyan said.
To this, Lu Hong shook his head slightly, "No, I entered White Killing with certain conditions promised to some people, and either way, I have to bring back some divine stones, otherwise my plan would be all for naught."
"Alright." With no Magic Power at present, Song Qingyan could only follow Lu Hong out. Moreover, once she left the White Killing Secret Realm and her Magic Power was restored, she could contact the Palace of Darkness, and naturally, someone would come to fetch her. As for the specific whereabouts, it wasn't a problem.
"By the way, did you kill the Cangtian Divine Master?"
Lu Hong shook his head, "He is a Divine Lord, how could I possibly kill him? But he didn't defeat me and left on his own."
Upon hearing this, a flash of unusual light passed through Song Qingyan's eyes, and she asked, "Who exactly are you to be able to contend with such a powerful Cangtian Divine Master?"
"Me? I merely made use of some external forces. As for true strength, perhaps even you could defeat me."
"External forces, huh?" Song Qingyan nodded, choosing not to pursue further, as everyone has their own secrets, don't they?
With Song Qingyan's guidance, after several attempts at teleportation, Lu Hong finally returned to the agreed-upon location on the last day.
The three clans' warriors, having suffered greatly within the White Killing Secret Realm for many days, had already gathered here, and there was a palpable tension in the air.
Especially the guest from the Xu family arrived from the Sky Domain, confronting Tian Shengwu, poised to unleash their power at any moment.
"Wu Sheng, what happened? Didn't the ancestor say that family must be united?" Lu Hong, with Song Qingyan, settled down beside Tian Shengwu, releasing a burst of Vital Energy, countering the aura from the Sky Domain warrior entirely. Together with Tian Shengwu, they shifted the pressure back onto the other party.