The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3372 - 3367: Searching for the Origin Essence_1

Yang Chen surveyed his surroundings and spoke with steady composure, "Glance around you. This realm was forged by the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor. Vastly exceeding the scale of any interface's world, it defies full exploration by my soul. I can't even extend beyond this woodland."

"Our souls face the same constraints, yet it's undeniable that the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor's creation dwarfs other interfaces. My soul shares this limitation, confined to this forest," Xingtong replied.

Yang Chen mulled it over briefly and muttered, "I see. With that in mind, our predicament grows increasingly dire, doesn't it? The realm stretches endlessly, but our souls are shackled, leaving us blind. We'll surely suffer for it."

Xingtong responded evenly, "What are your thoughts? Had our souls roamed unchecked last time, every treasure in the Dao Palace would have been claimed, leaving us nothing now. To this day, no one has fully unraveled the Dao Palace's enigmas. This holds true for everyone, not just you. However..."

"However, what?" Yang Chen inquired with keen interest.

Xingtong continued deliberately, "In the previous venture, the clans didn't return empty-handed. They undoubtedly sketched some maps. Though incomplete and unable to chart the Dao Palace in full, they're far superior to our present blindness."

"The clans? Do you possess a map?" Yang Chen pressed.

"No," Xingtong shook her head.

Yang Chen sighed in resignation, "That's the case then. Regarding those clans you spoke of, it appears neither of us holds a map."

Xingtong shot him an exasperated glance and grumbled, "Consider it. Your Human Race labored to produce a map. Why would they share it with us from the Heaven-separated Realm?"

Yang Chen's eyes narrowed as realization dawned, "You're saying the maps from each clan remain in the grasp of their inner circle members?"

"Precisely. For our Insect Mother Race, they've passed to two insect mother powerhouses at the Heavenly Fate Realm. I'm not influential enough," Xingtong admitted with a helpless shrug.

With hands clasped behind him, Yang Chen stated, "Thus, to obtain a map, we'd need to seize one from experts of rival clans?"

"From whom exactly? Suitable marks are scarce. Clans typically entrust maps to Heavenly Fate Realm specialists. Exceptions might occur with our Insect Race or the Spirit God Race, but even then, the Spirit God Race would likely assign theirs to Royal Spirit Gods. And regarding Royal Spirit Gods, even those below Heavenly Fate Realm—do you have the nerve to rob them?" Xingtong challenged.

"I do!" Yang Chen affirmed boldly.

Xingtong stared in astonishment, her eyes widening, "You truly would?"

Yang Chen chuckled, "What's stopping me?"

Speechless, Xingtong fixed him with a profound gaze, pondering the enigmas that cloaked him.

It appeared no feat lay beyond his boldness.

Naturally, having slain a Heavenly Fate Realm Ghost King, a Royal Spirit God held no terror for him.

"Lacking a map renders every step perilous. At minimum, locating the site to ascend to Heavenly Fate Realm proves impossible without one," Yang Chen observed.

Xingtong inclined her head faintly, offering no counter.

Currently, her knowledge of the breakthrough site amounted to mere fragments.

Mapless, she wandered in utter ignorance, with no path forward.

"Fine, I'll join your reckless pursuit for now." Xingtong smirked coldly, "We'll aim for the Royal Spirit Gods. From what I know of the Spirit God Race, we can't overpower Heavenly Fate Realm ones, but Heaven-separated Realm versions offer a fighting chance. Their arrogance runs deep, so I doubt Heaven-separated Realm Royals trail after Heavenly Fate Realm ones."

Yang Chen questioned, "What's the strategy?"

"One draws them in, then we strike together to eliminate them," Xingtong outlined.

Yang Chen frowned in confusion, "How do we entice them? Spirit God Race Royals aren't simpletons; they won't blindly pursue."

"Naturally, something of great worth will summon them," Xingtong grinned faintly, "Have you overlooked my earlier words?"

"The Origin Essence?" Yang Chen exclaimed, surprised.

"Spot on!" Xingtong clapped enthusiastically, "Origin Essence is immensely rare, sparse across regions. I believe some lurk in this woodland. A thorough hunt could yield a few swiftly, aiding us both and advancing our scheme."

Upon mention of Origin Essence, Yang Chen extended his soul and urged, "Experts from other clans have already breached the forest. We must act fast."

Their Dao Palace entry points were wholly unpredictable.

This likely fell under the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor's control.

In the brief span of their discussion, numerous powerhouses had infiltrated the woods, scattering haphazardly among the arrivals.

Aware of this, Xingtong grew vigilant and agreed, "Indeed, crowds have poured in, and dawdling isn't an option. Let's scour now."

Yang Chen wasted no time, intent on securing Origin Essence for Xingtong to fulfill their pact.

Together, they unleashed their souls across the forest, conducting a sweeping probe.

Their search raced along, though Yang Chen outpaced her noticeably.

"Got it," Yang Chen abruptly opened his eyes and announced, "Come with me. An Origin Essence awaits here!"

No sooner had he spoken than Yang Chen guided Xingtong to a secluded forest edge.

"Where exactly?" Xingtong queried, astonished.

Yang Chen indicated a towering ancient tree ahead, "Examine it closely."

Xingtong enveloped the spot with her soul and scrutinized intently. Surprise burst from her as she cried, "It's concealed within the tree's roots."

"The Forbidden Spirit Ancestor concealed these Origin Essences masterfully, rendering them elusive," Yang Chen swept his sleeve, cleaving the colossal tree asunder to expose a brilliant golden core gleaming before them.

The revealed essence pulsed with formidable presence.

A single look revealed its profound nucleus.

"So that's the Origin Essence..." Yang Chen whispered.

It surpassed the Jiyu Essence in potency by far.

Evidently, the potent aura radiating from the Origin Essence had already drawn a band of experts their way.