My gorgeous wife Chapter 1969 - 1937: The Heavenly Lord’s Counterattack

Not only were individuals from the Heaven Realm arriving, but soon, reports from the other three realms also began to flood in.

Li Chen harbored no intention of keeping his discoveries secret.

He understood that once this Little Secret Realm was entered, its revelation was merely a matter of time. With the Regretless Mountain Range teeming with powerhouses, being found was an inevitability.

However, Li Chen had certainly not foreseen the turn of events at the Four Emperors Territory.

"The number of entrants is restricted each time, so we believe it prudent to make some selections first. Besides, if another secret realm has already been discovered, there's likely no need to remain here any longer, wouldn't you agree?" Xuan Jin Dao Zun stated placidly, his gaze fixed squarely on the martial artists from the Heaven Realm.

"Indeed, there is a criminal within the Heaven Realm who has committed abhorrent sins in our Immortal Domain. Should the Heaven Realm be willing to hand over this offender, we might then consider allowing the Heaven Realm’s martial artists to retain their places here."

Upon detecting the abrupt shift in Xuan Jin Dao Zun's tone, the powerhouses from the Divine Realm and Demon Realm couldn't help but exhibit peculiar expressions.

They weren't fools; the moment Xuan Jin Dao Zun spoke, they grasped his underlying implication almost instantly.

"Absurd! The Four Realms exist in a natural state of conflict; what crime could possibly be committed? Can you claim to have slain fewer martial artists?" Moluo Heavenly Lord suddenly interjected with a vociferous outcry.

The surrounding heavenly lords were somewhat taken aback by Moluo Heavenly Lord's vehement stance.

The opposing party apparently intended to leverage the Four Emperors Territory as a bargaining chip to acquire someone from the Heaven Realm, so why was Moluo Heavenly Lord exhibiting such agitation?

"Precisely!"

As if struck by a sudden realization, the expressions of the heavenly lords also underwent a transformation.

Red Dust Heavenly King!

They recalled an incident from several years prior.

Red Dust Heavenly King Li Chen had engaged in a decisive battle against Daolan Heavenly King within the Lu Canyun Forest on the Earth Prison Star Continent. At that time, news had reached them that this Red Dust Heavenly King possessed a Supreme Treasure!

Considering this, the faces of the heavenly lords turned grim.

So, this Daoist Lord had gone to such extraordinary lengths because his sights were set upon the Supreme Treasure!

While they too harbored desires for the Supreme Treasure, Li Chen, who possessed it, was affiliated with the Heaven Realm's alliance. Faced with a choice between him and the Immortals of the Immortal Domain, they would prefer Li Chen to retain the Supreme Treasure rather than see it fall into the hands of others.

What, precisely, is a Supreme Treasure?

It is a formidable artifact capable of propelling the might of a peak powerhouse to unprecedented heights!

A Heavenly Lord of the Ascended Heaven Realm wielding a Supreme Treasure is tantamount to ten ordinary heavenly lords of equivalent rank!

And that is considered the bare minimum.

Should individuals from the Immortal Domain acquire the Supreme Treasure, even if they achieved significant advancements within the Four Emperors Territory, the Heaven Realm would likely still sustain considerable losses.

"Although we lack a Great Heavenly Honor here, martial artists of the Heaven Realm are not to be trifled with!" The heavenly lords voiced their opinions in succession.

At the zenith of the Ascended Heaven Realm in the Heaven Realm, individuals are designated as Great Heavenly Honors.

Each Great Heavenly Honor symbolizes the apex of combat prowess within the Heaven Realm.

While variations in strength may exist among the Daoist Lords of the Immortal Domain, any warrior deserving the title of Great Heavenly Honor is an absolute, supreme powerhouse!

For instance, the Great Fool Heavenly Lord of antiquity was a genuine Great Heavenly Honor.

Throughout the countless years of conflict that spanned the Four Realms, the number of heavenly lords vanquished by the Great Fool Heavenly Lord reached at least the hundreds, including approximately two to three dozen individuals of the same caliber as Daoist Lords and Purgatory Demon Lords.

However, following a prolonged period of decline, the Heaven Realm indeed possesses few Great Heavenly Honors currently.

Upon hearing the term 'Great Heavenly Honor', even the countenances of Xuan Jin Dao Zun and Youhuo Devil Lord shifted subtly.

"Has a Great Heavenly Honor from your Heaven Realm entered the Ancient Battle Realm?" Even Athesis from the Divine Realm couldn't refrain from inquiring.

To them, an ordinary Heavenly Lord of the Ascended Heaven Realm did not present a particularly daunting threat. However, if a Great Heavenly Honor from the Heaven Realm were indeed present, that would pose a significant complication.

To say nothing of the fact that even if all the individuals from the three realms present were to combine their strength, they would likely not suffice for a Great Heavenly Honor to defeat with a single hand.

Observing the apprehension etched on the faces of the representatives from the three realms, Moluo Heavenly Lord let out a frigid snort, uttering no further words.

The plan, meticulously discussed beforehand, was to achieve precisely this kind of effect now. Regardless of the outcome, the immediate priority was to instill enough fear to deter any rash actions. Meanwhile, unseen forces had already dispatched individuals to the Little Secret Realm. Their sole objective: to locate Li Chen! The memory of Li Chen's prowess in defeating an Immortal Emperor bolstered Moluo Heavenly Lord's confidence. While an Immortal Emperor might be insignificant in the outside world, within a domain where everyone's cultivation was suppressed to the Domain Realm level, what did the ability to kill one signify? It represented absolute invincibility! "Scour that Little Secret Realm thoroughly and find the Red Dust Heavenly King. Upon locating him, do not reveal yourselves. Immediately muster your forces for a concentrated assault. Capture him if possible; if not, eliminate him on the spot. Above all else, the Supreme Treasure must be secured!" The leaders from the other three realms, none too foolish, issued these directives without delay. Moluo Heavenly Lord remained unaware of the specific orders given to their subordinates, but observing their grim expressions, he could make an educated guess, a cold smile gracing his lips. With their current strength, interfering with Li Chen was akin to suicidal folly. In a place like the Regretless Mountain Range, it wasn't just minor players; even a Daoist Lord, arriving in person, would find themselves utterly incapable of contending with that formidable Heavenly King. The mere mention of a 'Great Heavenly Honor' from the Heaven Realm had instilled such profound caution that the factions from the other three realms hesitated to act rashly, plunging the four powers into yet another cycle of endless disputes...

Mist again. A pervasive, swirling mist. For Li Chen, this disorienting phenomenon was not an entirely new experience. It bore a resemblance to his encounter on the Three Lives Bridge, yet this time, he found himself standing in another place of equal legendary status: the Three Births River. This was no illusory realm, nor was it a dream, but a distinctly peculiar dimension. Li Chen's consciousness had been drawn here during his sleep, and he offered no resistance, eager to uncover the mysteries shrouded within the Three Births River. 'Three Births River, transcending tribulations, an eternal dream unfolds!' As these words echoed in his mind, a recollection of Zhang Shutong's earlier statement, Li Chen's vision suddenly flared with light. The surrounding mist conspicuously receded, revealing a celestial panorama before him – a starry expanse. A… shattered starry expanse. The very fabric of space was unraveling, the star river was disintegrating, chaos reigned supreme, and a crimson rain of blood stained the entirety of the cosmic display. These were but ephemeral visions. Ultimately, Li Chen found himself immersed in a serene and harmonious spiritual haven, where the spiritual energy was so potent it permeated every pore of his being. "Fellow Daoist? Fellow Daoist?" At that moment, a voice called out to him from nearby. Turning his head, Li Chen observed a young man with a gentle countenance approaching, a cheerful smile gracing his features. "Why is Fellow Daoist lost in thought here?" "Fellow Daoist? Is this the Immortal Domain?" Li Chen inquired, a hint of confusion in his tone. The young man responded with a shake of his head, then a smile, "Fellow Daoist is referring to the Immortal Realm, correct? Could it be that Fellow Daoist originates from the Immortal Realm? That is indeed somewhat unusual. However, regardless of your origins, welcome to the Supreme Asura Realm."