The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3348 - 3343: A New Plan_1

Previously on The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms...
Xingtong proposes that Yang Chen help her enter the Heaven-appointed Realm by offering Bao Lu or through mating to stimulate her cultivation, but Yang Chen refuses both, citing the dangers and his marriage. She then reveals another method involving the mysterious Origin Land, a perilous realm from which few return alive. Xingtong recounts how, three million years ago, only the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor survived an expedition there and later established a Dao Palace on Ji Yuan Continent, leaving its secrets to open every ten million years.

While uttering those words, a trace of anxiety flashed across Xing Tong’s gaze.

This stemmed from the fact that during the prior opening of the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace, she had been merely an infant, too young to recall much. Back then, tales of such events struck her like ancient myths, sparking nothing but envy and aspiration in her eyes.

Xing Tong balled her hands into tight fists and declared: "The prior opening of the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace was nothing short of a golden era. Myriad factions converged upon the Ji Yuan Continent, sparking a frenzied maelstrom of bloodshed. Owing to the chaotic and unstructured rivalry, no faction claimed a decisive upper hand, and none seized the Forbidden Spirit Dao Ancestor’s mystery from the Origin Land. As a result, the clans instituted the regulation: only cultivators at the Heavenly Fate Realm Early Stage or below may access the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace, preventing excessive disorder that's tough for every clan to control."

"In the end, both you and I realize that exceeding the Heavenly Fate Realm Early Stage in cultivation makes restraint incredibly challenging," Xing Tong remarked.

Yang Chen gave a nod, picturing the turmoil of that fierce contest.

Meanwhile, curiosity gnawed at him regarding the identity of the Forbidden Spirit Dao Ancestor and the treasures hidden within the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace.

Though unaware of the Origin Land’s enigmas, he recognized that its allure had ignited madness among the clans, implying the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace held discoveries worth pursuing.

Naturally, Yang Chen wasn’t one to dive headlong without caution. He stated, "Heavenly Fate Realm Early Stage and below... so you’re asking me to aid in exploring the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace with you?"

"Precisely," Xing Tong replied with composure.

Yang Chen inquired with interest, "Does the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace offer a path for you to reach the Heavenly Fate Realm?"

"Absolutely, three Insect Mothers from my kind, who ventured into the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace while in the Insect Mother’s Heaven Separation Realm, ultimately attained the Heavenly Fate Realm cultivation. Other species have seen comparable successes too. It appears there are techniques aiding Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses to break into the Heavenly Fate Realm," Xing Tong explained.

Clasping his hands behind his back, Yang Chen felt his intrigue growing.

A means to ascend to the Heavenly Fate Realm existed inside the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace?

How fascinating.

He refrained from hasty agreement, instead commenting, "Assisting you can’t merely involve escorting you into the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace and aiding your entry to the Heavenly Fate Realm, can it?"

"Naturally, guiding me to the Heavenly Fate Realm forms only a portion of your role. The true bargain between us will unfold later," Xing Tong stated plainly. "The great clans venturing into the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace all seek the Origin Essence that the Forbidden Spirit Dao Ancestor extracted from the Origin Land!"

"Origin Essence?" Yang Chen blinked in surprise. "What exactly is that?"

"If Jiyu Essence represents the core of the Universe Starry Sky, then Origin Essence is the vital force from the Origin Land itself. It emerges solely within the Origin Land and remains exceedingly rare. Even one fragment can incite utter frenzy. The clans impose no limits on claiming it. Should you secure even a single piece, it could be traded for vast quantities of Jiyu Essence," Xing Tong’s lips curved into a grin. "I require little. A lone piece of Origin Essence would suffice for me."

Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.

The Universe Starry Sky produced Jiyu Essence, while the Origin Land yielded Origin Essence?

Quite intriguing.

Given that Origin Essence surpassed Jiyu Essence in worth, it stood to reason the Origin Land held greater significance than the vast Universe Starry Sky.

He pondered deeply. Moments later, he concluded, "Fellow Xing Tong, I’m willing to assist you in this. Yet, my knowledge of Origin Essence is limited. If its value aligns with your description, aiding you in obtaining one poses no issue. But should it prove even rarer than portrayed and contradict your account, then regretfully, I cannot commit to securing the Origin Essence for you."

"Rest assured, I wouldn’t undermine my own cause," Xing Tong murmured gently.

Only then did Yang Chen ease up: "Very well, we’ll seal the deal like this."

"Wait a moment, Brother Yang Chen, hold off. Given your status as a fugitive pursued by the Netherworld, perhaps you should masquerade as one of my Insect Race and accompany me. It’s wiser to conceal your identity. We can rendezvous at a designated spot once separated. After all, you wouldn’t want your own clan discovering your alliance with an Insect Race member like me concerning the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace," Xing Tong suggested.

Yang Chen rubbed his chin, inwardly admiring Xing Tong’s meticulous foresight. He smiled, "Fine, that works! We’ll link up again soon."

"Compared to our pact in the Forbidden Spirit Dao Palace, this present aid is minor. I’ll view my support for you now as a complimentary favor," Xing Tong noted.

Yang Chen chuckled too, and after further exchanges, they rejoined the assembly of mighty figures.

Upon their return, the powerhouses exhaled in relief seeing Yang Chen alongside Xing Tong. Though the Insect Race harbored no deep enmity toward humans, they weren’t allies either. Yet Xing Tong’s proximity to Yang Chen stemmed mostly from his personal allure.

Spotting Yang Chen’s approach, Yue Xing True Person boomed with laughter and hurried over, "Brother Yang Chen, glad you’re here. I’ve outlined an initial strategy; join me, and we’ll hash it out."

Yang Chen advanced and spoke mildly, "I appreciate your worry, senior Yue Xing. I’m curious about the strategy senior Yue Xing has devised..."

Yue Xing True Person’s face grew serious as he explained, "It’s not an intricate scheme, really. I’ve mulled it over, and by this point, the Netherworld’s two Ghost Kings are surely alert to us. Even a covert strike would betray any stir. Thus, crafting a complex setup would serve no purpose. We require just a single decisive action."

"One action? Senior, do you intend..." Yang Chen probed.

Yue Xing True Person elaborated, "Since you’re acquainted with Insect Mother Fellow Daoist, it simplifies matters. When you slew the Square Ghost King, no one was the wiser. By then, I’ll proceed with Insect Mother Fellow Daoist; the Earthquake Palace Ghost King and Square Ghost King won’t anticipate your involvement."

Yang Chen paused briefly, "Senior, I grasp your idea. If Fellow Daoist Xing Tong steps forward, the Netherworld’s two Ghost Kings might assume she dispatched the Square Ghost King. However, that would force Xing Tong to confront one of them directly."

Yue Xing True Person replied, "That’s the crux. Insect Mother Fellow Daoist, how long could you withstand a Heavenly Fate Realm Ghost King?"

Xing Tong responded evenly, "Though I fall short of Brother Yang Chen, enduring for half an hour poses no challenge. I hold some assurance against a Heavenly Fate Realm foe and can protect myself."

Neither of them questioned Xing Tong’s claim. Absent such capabilities, she couldn’t have persisted on the Ice and Fire Star for so long, evading the Ghost Kings’ attempts to eradicate her.