Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2473 227: Threat

Deep within the Void of the Realm Sea, a colossal mass of Chaos Origin Substance drifts aimlessly.

This substance undulates like dark, swirling tides, obscuring all enigmas and secrets within its core. This domain is known as the Quiet Cave.

Suddenly, a streak of azure light streaks from the horizon and plunges directly into that vast expanse of chaos. After piercing through the dense, cloud-like fog and enduring the cold, penetrating gaze of countless fearsome World Eaters and Innate Divine Demons hiding in the shadows, the blue light abruptly halts. A figure clad in azure robes steps forth from the shimmering radiance.

His demeanor is noble and refined, his presence extraordinary.

Glancing around at the World Eaters and Innate Divine Demons manifesting nearby—who eye him with a mixture of ravenous greed and suspicion—he turns his gaze toward the heart of the Chaos Origin Substance. Maintaining a composed and stoic expression, he raises a hand and declares with clarity: "Taiyi from Zhang's Ruins arrives as promised, seeking an audience with the Master of the Quiet Cave."

A profound silence hangs in the depths of the chaos before a resonant, muffled voice rings out, carrying a faint trace of satisfaction: "It is good that you have come at last."

The surrounding Chaos Origin Substance parts rapidly, mimicking the motion of receding tides. A path is revealed, stretching straight into the chaotic abyss.

Observing this, Wang Ba doesn't hesitate and enters the passageway without delay.

He emerges shortly after, finding himself once again before the palace wreathed in Chaos Origin Substance. The structure has shifted, now resembling a throne; a titanic entity sits atop it, nodding slightly as his eyes fixate on Wang Ba: "I anticipated your arrival sooner."

"I am deeply ashamed; certain unexpected events occurred, causing an unavoidable delay. I trust the Master of the Quiet Cave will forgive this oversight," Wang Ba replied with utter sincerity. He then recounts the ordeal regarding the Tianshang Buddha’s ambush within the Eastern Luli Buddha Realm.

The Master of the Quiet Cave, hearing the account of events he had not witnessed, grows grave in his demeanor. "I was aware of the incident, yet I remained ignorant that Tianshang and Tianyin were one and the same... Truly, the turbulence within the Realm Sea is driven by the machinations of the cultivators!" The Master of the Quiet Cave frowns deeply, clearly troubled.

He fails to register that the man standing before him, Wang Ba, is himself one of these cultivators. Wang Ba accepts this without surprise. After all, the Master of the Quiet Cave is an Innate Divine Demon who spends little time interacting with humanity; since his kind rarely requires verbal nuance or pretense, he makes no effort to discern such details.

Understanding this, Wang Ba ignores the oversight and shifts the focus of their conversation: "By the way, how have the alchemists dispatched by Zhang's Ruins fared during their time here?"

The handsome face of the Master of the Quiet Cave lights up with visible excitement at the mention of this topic. Fixing a look of genuine joy upon Wang Ba, he remarks: "These reincarnations have made tremendous headway... your methods are truly impressive."

Wang Ba nods in response: "That is excellent. I intend to inspect their progress myself."

"Then we shall go together." The decisive Master of the Quiet Cave shrinks his massive form, dismounts from the throne, and begins drifting toward the core of the Quiet Cave. Wang Ba follows him closely.

Moments later, the pair arrives at the outskirts of the core Domain. The Innate Divine Demons and World Eaters patrolling the perimeter offer respectful salutes. Sensing the Master of the Quiet Cave's presence, Xuan Yuanzi swiftly emerges from within the Domain to greet them.

Upon spotting Wang Ba, Xuan Yuanzi is both surprised and elated. He steps forward to offer a courteous bow, nodding in praise: "I have heard of your grand achievements, standing firm against three Great Bodhisattvas alone. Even the Lord claims that with such strength, you are peerless beneath the Mahayana level..."

Wang Ba offers a few humble remarks in return. At this exact moment, the Realm Spirit Sakura Mother descends, clutching her umbrella and bowing respectfully to both figures. She shows reverence to the Master of the Quiet Cave and sincere respect mixed with gratitude toward Wang Ba; though she now serves the Master, she remains fully aware of Wang Ba’s limitless potential and chooses not to show any negligence.

Wang Ba shares a brief word of encouragement, then moves into the Domain alongside the Master of the Quiet Cave and Xuan Yuanzi. Having guided numerous Innate Demon Reincarnations here over the years, he is quite familiar with the terrain.

However, the current state of the Domain shows marked improvements since his last visit. Vast alchemy furnaces tower toward the firmament, while familiar auras of cultivators permeate the area, diligently gathering and refining resources.

Various spirit materials and plants now sit behind protective formations. The population of magical beasts is higher, and human activity across the continent has grown significantly more vibrant. Xuan Yuanzi gestures around, smiling: "The alchemists your faction provided have refined countless elixirs perfect for our needs, allowing these reincarnations to shatter several cultivation bottlenecks. Truly, the way cultivators utilize external objects is beyond the grasp of Innate Divine Demons... Thanks to your contributions, the pace of our advancement has accelerated remarkably."

Wang Ba smiles faintly, brushing off the high praise with a modest wave. Xuan Yuanzi then points toward the protected spirit materials: "I have also enacted stricter safeguards, following the advice provided by the cultivators from Zhang's Ruins."

Wang Ba nods in approval. The Domain is rich in spirit plants, but without careful management, these resources would eventually deplete given the future needs of the cultivators. Implementing preventative measures and ensuring that resources can continue to reproduce sustainably is a vital necessity.