Martial Peak Chapter 6101, Source Realm, Connecting All Worlds

A blinding light flashed, vanishing as quickly as it arrived. The darkness that had enveloped them from the sheer act of closing their eyes was now a pervasive gloom all around.

Using his Divine Sense instead of his eyes, Yang Ji felt an uncanny familiarity with their surroundings. The sudden realization hit him, and his eyes widened in disbelief. “H-How did we get here!?”

The Heavenly Demon Queen had somehow transported them to the Source Realm, a place ordinarily only reachable through the Primordial Source Gate. What was even more astonishing was their location: they were situated just outside Mo Na Ye’s Black Ink Nest!

“How could a mere Array, even a Grand Array, accomplish what Father could not?” Yang Ji pondered in shock. Yang Kai himself had to traverse the Primordial Source Gate to reach this place; no other method existed. Even the World Tree lacked the capability for such a transfer.

Yet, the Heavenly Demon Queen had just done precisely that.

This immense shock naturally extended to Yang Xu. Only Yang Ling remained bewildered. “W-Why is it so dark!? Older Brother! Older Sister! Where are you!” she cried out in panic.

This was no longer a familiar Space. When Yang Ling attempted to extend her Divine Sense, it was met with resistance, seemingly blocked by a sphere that contained her and another woman.

Indeed, this barrier prevented Yang Ji and Yang Xu from sensing Yang Ling's location, and even her distressed cries were inaudible to them.

Then, Wu Lun's voice cut through the silence, audible to all three children. “Stop crying. Geez, stuck with babysitting duty. Unbelievable. Look, I have to keep you within a separate isolated space because you would have been tainted by the forces here. With your meagre Cultivation, you would have lost sense of yourself once you step foot here. So, just wait and be quiet. Only I can hear you while you are within this sphere.”

Seemingly having made his point, Wu Lun disregarded any further protests from Yang Ling.

The Heavenly Demon Queen immediately turned to Wu Lun. “It would have been most prudent to preserve all of them together.”

“No way. These two can walk on their own. Only Mei Qing and this other brat need my protection. Besides, I want them to see what happens. Or, are you telling me you don’t want them to see?” Wu Lun smirked, posing the question.

The Heavenly Demon Queen merely shrugged off his question. She then addressed an empty space before her. “We are cognisant that our presence has not escaped your notice. We beseech you to set aside any concerns regarding the welfare of the young ones. They will remain under our protection. We ask for safe passage to a secluded domain, far removed from your people. It is our intent to ensure no harm befalls onto your people.”

Soon, a presence emerged from the ground, shrouded in darkness that seemed to soak its very form like ink. Naturally, this was Little Eleven. He had foreseen a day like this would come.

Though he possessed knowledge of many of the world's secrets, he could not divulge them. Nonetheless, he comprehended their purpose. The Source Realm, after all, served as the nexus connecting all Worlds. Describing it as the place of beginning would be inaccurate, yet not entirely wrong. It was undeniably the sole accessible point to reach that ultimate destination.

Regardless, with events having reached this juncture, Little Eleven understood that any objections would be futile. There was a youth present whom even he could not perceive clearly. This could only signify one thing, and Little Eleven knew that resistance was pointless. He could only comply with their demands. It was already fortunate that this inscrutable youth did not speak, and that the leader of the group was merely that insignificant 'little worm'.

Little Eleven moved closer to the Heavenly Demon Queen. “How much distance?” he inquired.

The Heavenly Demon Queen turned towards Wu Lun, who simply shrugged. “The size of a third of your land would suffice. Just to be safe, double that and have everyone leave.”

Without questioning the reasoning behind the request for such a vast area, Little Eleven gave a nod. He then turned towards the Twins, clenching his fist and concentrating all his might.

This time, the very ground began to tremble slightly as Little Eleven focused his entire being on condensing two small beads.

Though the process took barely a minute, Little Eleven appeared utterly exhausted. The Twins could not comprehend the sheer power infused into these two small beads. However, upon receiving them and examining them with their Divine Sense, they couldn't help but show bewilderment.

The beads emitted no discernible power whatsoever.

A faint smile touched Little Eleven's lips as he explained, “They are Black Origin Beads. They will show you the way home. Or at the very least, back to me. Keep them safe, and make sure you never expose them to others.”

Yang Ji and Yang Xu gave a nod, securing the beads within their respective Space Rings.

Yang Xu then inquired, “What about Yang Ling? Won’t she require one as well?”

Wu Lun finally intervened, stating, “For what purpose? She will remain with one of you. As long as you are present, the issue is resolved. Furthermore, this item absolutely must not fall into the wrong hands, understood?”

This was the first time Wu Lun had offered such detailed explanations. Observing his altered demeanor, the twins couldn't help but take his words with increased seriousness.

Sensing he was acting somewhat out of character, Wu Lun promptly cleared his throat. “*Ahem.* Can you lead us away now?”

However, this question was not directed at Little Eleven but at the Heavenly Demon Queen. After all, he wished to avoid establishing any karmic connections with Little Eleven.

The Heavenly Demon Queen let out a sigh and turned towards Little Eleven. With a snap of his fingers, he conjured an Array beneath their feet using Black Ink Strength.

Yet, amidst the unfolding events, just before the group could be transported, two small eyes were observed peering out from the window of the Black Ink Nest adjacent to Mo Na Ye’s.

As Yang Ji and Yang Xu turned, sensing a spying presence, those eyes quickly disappeared.

Little Eleven then addressed Yang Xu, “If Mo Na Ye were present, he would have appreciated your gift. What a shame he won’t be seeing you two again for quite some time.”

“It’s quite alright. We shall return one day. We most certainly will,” Yang Xu replied with a smile, though she felt a pang of displeasure at being compelled to relocate to an unknown destination.

Yang Ji added, “Uncle Eleven, you needn’t worry. I will ensure Yang Xu and Yang Ling remain safe.”

“Indeed, you will,” Little Eleven responded with a brief smile, waving his hand. “May fate bring us together once more.”

Soon after, darkness enveloped the group, transporting them far away from any familiar surroundings.

They found themselves in a desolate land, utterly devoid of any life.

Fearing the potential destruction Wu Lun might inflict upon this new territory, Little Eleven hesitated to transport them anywhere near his own domain. In fact, he dared not even send them to his adversaries' lands, uncertain if Wu Lun might inadvertently destroy his other two fragments. Thus, he could only choose a location barren of everything, even other Profound Source Gates.

Wu Lun surveyed the surroundings and sighed, “At last!”

Without even needing to examine his surroundings, the instant he arrived, he knew this was the ultimate location.

He spread his arms wide as if to embrace the heavens.

Then… an astonishing spectacle unfolded, one that the twins would forever engrave in their memories.

*Crack*

From the abyss-like darkness, light began to stream forth. The darkness receded, much like soldiers losing the will to fight. Cracks started to appear overhead.

These fissures resembled a spiderweb, appearing in multiple locations.

Light poured in through these cracks, potent enough to repel the encroaching darkness. Yet, this was merely the beginning.

*Rumble*

The entire world shuddered, and the cracks above expanded further.

Before long, those web-like cracks ruptured, appearing to shatter the very fabric of space. From within emerged what seemed to be colossal, radiant golden fingers.

The luminous golden fingers pressed through any resistance, annihilating and disintegrating all in their path as if the fundamental laws of this world were being obliterated into oblivion.

Even as the world desperately attempted to mend itself, those fingers continued their relentless advance.

The five fingers elongated, eventually revealing an entire palm. At this juncture, the world seemed to finally falter and break. Now, not only was the sky fracturing, but all around them, space contorted and distorted under the immense pressure.

Witnessing the hand approach, Yang Ji and Yang Xu couldn't suppress their panic. They instinctively raised their guards, but Wu Lun cautioned, “Do not move. Remain exactly where you are. This world is exceedingly fragile. I am already endeavoring to minimize the damage. A single step away from me, and you risk death. Furthermore, should I inadvertently exert more force, your entire world could be imperiled, understood?”

Yang Ji and Yang Xu froze upon hearing his words. Nevertheless, beads of sweat trickled down their backs. Even though the pressure was not directly aimed at them, they could feel its crushing might from their position.

This hand, with a mere whim, possessed the power to annihilate the world. In its presence, they were less than ants.

The golden hand soon arrived, overcoming the world's resistance, and enclosed the group within its grasp.