novelraw Chapter 574 - 558: Plan_1
Chapter 574 - 558: Plan_1
Catastrophe!
This simple name sent a jolt through Emperor Hun Tian. His expression became dazed as he suddenly remembered his Master’s origins and nodded in deep agreement.
In the evolution of the world, countless forces are formed. When various negative energies gather, they give birth to catastrophic power, forming what is known as a Great Calamity. From the dawn of ancient times to the present, the primitive continent has experienced two Great Calamities. The first was the Ancient Monster Calamity, which ended with the fall of the Monster Court and the rise of humankind. The second was the Calamity of the Dharma’s End, symbolizing the fall of immortals and the total loss of immortal opportunities on the continent, a state that persists to this day.
The existence of a Great Calamity is both a reshuffling of the continent and a new opportunity. Whether it is good or bad, no one can say for sure. But one thing is undeniable: every time a Great Calamity appears, it signifies a disaster, widespread bloodshed, and the fall of countless beings, their souls left with no place to rest. The origin of the Spiritual Body was that it evolved from a wisp of catastrophic power.
BOOM!
Just as ’Catastrophe’ was secretly thrilled to have obtained a physical body, an overwhelming aura descended from the sky.
What’s this?
Emperor Hun Tian was terrified. Before he could react, he was slammed to the ground, unable to move, like a helpless reptile with no strength to fight back.
Who is it? Why are they so strong?
"Master!"
Immediately, ’Catastrophe’s’ voice sounded in his ear. That respectful title filled Emperor Hun Tian with horror, stirring a monstrous wave in his heart that could not be calmed for a long time.
His Master actually has a ’Master’? Who is that ’Master’? Who could possibly be so powerful that his Master, the incarnation of catastrophic power, would respectfully call them ’Master’?
Could it be...
Suddenly, a terrifying guess emerged in Emperor Hun Tian’s mind. Perhaps ’Catastrophe’ wasn’t naturally formed but was created by that mysterious ’Master’?
"Yinglong, the lord of the Ten Thousand Monsters Saint’s Court and a member of the True Dragon clan in the Myriad Realms, recently fought with the Great Qin Saint’s Court, opening a rift in the world! Strong cultivators from the Myriad Realms may arrive on the primitive continent at any time! We don’t have much time left; we must gather the three thousand special physiques as soon as possible..."
The indifferent, merciless, ancient, and supreme voice echoed in the void, reverberating in all directions and instilling in people an uncontrollable sense of adoration.
"’As you command!’" ’Catastrophe’s’ expression changed slightly, and he bowed respectfully.
Cultivators from the Myriad Realms! Being a manifestation of catastrophic power, he knew many secrets unknowable to ordinary people. For example, the primitive continent was just a ’mortal realm’; if discovered by other worlds, it would face disaster.
"Qin Wudao of the Great Qin Saint’s Court possesses the Chaos Divine Body. You must find a way to capture him..."
The mysterious voice echoed again in the void, growing quieter and quieter until it disappeared completely. The void vibrated, and three thousand Powers of Law resonated. Only after the voice faded did the pressure between heaven and earth gradually dissipate.
Emperor Hun Tian collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath, his face deathly pale.
"’Tell me in detail what happened during my seclusion!’" ’Catastrophe’ sat in the seat of honor, his expression cold. He sensed his ’Master’s’ anger. Although unexpressed, it made him tremble with unease.
"’My Master, after the completion of the second round of Heaven and Earth Fortune transformation...’" Emperor Hun Tian climbed to his feet and reported with a cupped fist salute. While reporting, he carefully observed ’Catastrophe’, his heart filled with trepidation.
For nine eras, the Eternal Temple had been the continent’s foremost power. Especially in the previous eight eras, they had perfectly completed all their tasks. But now, the situation on the continent had begun to slip from his control: the rise of the Great Qin Saint’s Court, and Buddhism attacking the Eternal Temple headquarters.
Great Qin!
After listening to Emperor Hun Tian’s report, ’Catastrophe’ slightly closed his eyes, his fingers tapping the armrest, emitting a dull sound. Wisps of catastrophic power surfaced all around him. The three thousand Powers of Law, as if encountering a plague god, all recoiled, forming a vacuum zone.
Emperor Hun Tian bowed his head, not daring to even breathe. Sweat poured from his forehead, trickling down his face and dripping onto the ground, creating small splashes.
"’Go and summon Soul Martial Ancestor!’" A few minutes later, ’Catastrophe’ slowly stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, and said coldly, "’I will help him break through to the Emperor Realm, then send him to challenge Qin Wudao. They will fight to the death!’"
"’My Master is wise!’" Emperor Hun Tian sighed in relief and quickly offered flattery.
「The Great Qin Saint’s Court!」
"’Besides Emperor Hun Tian, the Eternal Temple actually has another powerhouse!’" Qin Wudao’s brows knitted slightly as he watched the ’Catastrophe’ who had successfully transcended his tribulation, his voice grave.
"’He should be the one behind Emperor Hun Tian. His method of tribulation transcendence is very strange, but I can’t quite pinpoint how!’" Gui Guzi said solemnly. Each cultivation realm was a different heaven. Moreover, ’Catastrophe’ had undergone a Demi Immortal tribulation; even Gui Guzi could only faintly sense that something was amiss.
"’The Eternal Temple hides its secrets too deeply!’" Qin Wudao glanced profoundly towards the Middle Region, then turned back into the imperial study and issued a stern command: "’Order a full investigation into the Eternal Temple’s Demi Immortal powerhouse! Also, all legions are to return to the capital to rest and recuperate!’"
After Jade Venerable and the Eternal Temple’s mysterious powerhouse broke through, the continent officially entered the Demi Immortal era, beginning to show glimpses of the glory of ancient times. Of course, this was not necessarily a good thing for the Great Qin Saint’s Court. The biggest impact was that they could no longer expand recklessly.
「Headquarters of the Eternal Temple!」
Outside a black palace, Emperor Hun Tian arrived alone. After a moment’s hesitation, he pushed open the door and entered.
"’Master, you’ve arrived!’" Inside the hall, Soul Martial Ancestor, who was in secluded cultivation, heard the footsteps. He slowly opened his eyes, a deep joy flashing within them, and bowed respectfully.
"’How is your cultivation progressing?’" Emperor Hun Tian asked with a faint smile.
"’Thanks to your blessings, Master, I have already broken through to the middle stage of the Quasi-emperor Realm!’" Soul Martial Ancestor said with a hint of pride. He indeed had reason to be proud. Since the dawn of ancient times, no one had ever broken through to the middle stage of the Quasi-emperor Realm at the age of twenty. He could be described as unprecedented, a feat unlikely to be replicated.
"’Excellent, excellent!’" Emperor Hun Tian nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "’Later, you will accompany me to meet the Master. He will guide your cultivation and help you break through to the Emperor Realm as soon as possible!’"
"’Is there a mission?’" Soul Martial Ancestor was slightly surprised.
"’After you break through to the Emperor Realm, you will challenge Qin Wudao, the monarch of the Great Qin Saint’s Court. Defeat and kill him in the arena, and bring his body back to the Eternal Temple!’" Emperor Hun Tian stated directly, without concealment.
Soul Martial Ancestor fell silent upon hearing this. After a moment of hesitation, he asked solemnly, "’Master, after I kill Qin Wudao... will it then be my turn?’"
Emperor Hun Tian’s face stiffened. He waved his hand and said, "’Quickly pack up. You’re to accompany me, your Master, to meet our Master!’" Although he wasn’t overly concerned about Soul Martial Ancestor as a disciple, he had raised him from a young age and still held some affection for him. He couldn’t bring himself to tell him the cruel truth directly.
"’As you command!’" A trace of disappointment showed deep within Soul Martial Ancestor’s eyes.
Silence, at this moment, spoke louder than words.