Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1064 - 530: The Secret of Celestial Eye Forest (Part 3)

On the right flank, the formidable experts of the Tree-man Race stood arrayed, spearheaded by the renowned Qingyu Xian.

The left side was occupied by the Stone Race, under the command of an unfamiliar middle-aged Stone Race individual. This man was surprisingly positioned at the late stage of the eighth layer of the Dao Realm, emanating a subtle yet potent aura of peak strength.

"The ancestor is on the verge of a complete awakening, and that moment shall herald the decisive action of our three tribes."

Blood Radiance proclaimed this with a resonant voice.

His heart thrummed with profound excitement; he had anticipated this day for an immeasurable duration.

Initially, upon the arrival of the two allied tribes in the Blood Cry Realm, he had been poised to make his move. However, the unexpected awakening of the ancestor, who had slumbered for over ten thousand years, arrived at precisely this juncture. This was, without question, a divine blessing for the Blood Race.

He possessed the peak strength of the eighth layer and, with the augmentation of the Blood Race's ultimate treasure, could momentarily manifest the early strength of the ninth layer. Simultaneously, the ancestor had ascended to the mid-stage of the ninth layer.

His gaze descended to the scene below.

Qingyu Xian of the Tree-man Race, also at the peak of the eighth layer, could similarly unleash the early power of the ninth layer for a brief period.

However, the Stone Race... was admittedly the weaker contingent.

Nevertheless, this presented no significant impediment. The Stone Race would initiate the engagement, their formidable physical resilience a perfect complement to the Tree-man Race's restorative abilities.

The unified might of the three tribes was destined to obliterate the Human Race at the very threshold of the Blood Cry Realm.

When these three tribes subsequently descended upon the Eastern Continent, Great Yu... hmph hmph!

A frigid glint flickered within his blood-red eyes, a testament to his unwavering resolve to settle this score definitively.

While other matters held little consequence for him, he was absolutely certain of his intent to dismantle the Star Hall.

Had it not been for the timely intervention of the Star Hall's Master in previous times, the Blood Race would have long since breached the confines of the Blood Cry Realm. Alas, that very confrontation shattered his physical form, leaving him with mere a single breath to escape back into the Blood Cry Realm.

It had taken all these intervening years merely to achieve a semblance of recovery.

Indeed, it was precisely because of the Star Hall's imposing presence that Great Yu had managed to keep the Ten Great Dangerous Lands, particularly the foremost three, in check.

This vigilance had been the bedrock of Great Yu's enduring stability for countless years.

"Precisely, our three tribes represent the most formidable power among the Ten Great Dangerous Lands. Once we collectively break free, bolstered by the Blood Race's ancestor, we can liberate the remaining seven tribes, and the Eastern Continent shall become our dominion."

Qingyu Xian's own excitement was palpable, impossible to contain.

He too, had endured an agonizing wait for this momentous day.

Within the Stone Hall, the discourse was exclusively between the two leaders, while the assembled Stone Race members remained in silent repose.

Their status as the weakest among the three tribes rendered their voices inconsequential, even if they chose to speak!

The weak possessed no influence.

This was the very reason Shi the Third was relegated to Yong'an Prefecture, a strategic maneuver orchestrated entirely by Qingyu Xian.

The objective was to ensure the Stone Race's unwavering compliance.

Yet, he had not foreseen the fall of Yong'an Prefecture, nor the devastating loss of several Tree-man Race members at the eighth layer's peak.

"He is the one!"

Qingyu Xian's expression hardened as he spoke the name: Li Mu!

Should their paths cross, he vowed to tear that individual asunder!

"Speaking of which, how much longer until the Array is breached?"

Blood Radiance inquired.

"Hidden Kill estimates it will require a few more days, contingent, of course, upon the continued cooperation of the Blood Race."

"We still need to act?"

Upon hearing this, Blood Radiance's brow furrowed deeply; numerous clansmen had perished over the preceding days, a tally that included many seasoned experts.

The Nine Heavens Star River Array, in particular, exerted a natural suppression upon the Blood Race; were it not for the ancestor's intervention, an untold number more might have met their demise.

"Yes!"

"There is no alternative. The Nine Heavens Star River Array is extraordinarily intricate, and the National Preceptor of Great Yu perpetually resides at its core. Any significant lapse in our efforts would invariably attract unwanted attention."

Qingyu Xian explained patiently.

"I understand."

Blood Radiance comprehended the necessity, acknowledging that an array sophisticated enough to ensnare the Blood Race would undoubtedly be complex. His lament was solely for the grievous loss of his kinsmen.

"By the way, can Zhou keep Emperor Yu occupied?"

The Great Yu Emperor was the sole individual they truly feared, possessing overwhelming might.

If he were to appear on this battlefield, even the ancestor would find himself in considerable peril.

"Rest assured, Zhou has him contained; he is incapable of departing the Great Yu Imperial City!"

It was precisely due to his covert involvement last time that the two tribes were able to overrun Great Yu with relative ease.

Naturally, that maneuver had also served as a crucial test.

Had Zhou not intervened, the current situation would not have unfolded as it had.

Considering Zhou’s lineage as part of the Human Race, exercising caution was an absolute requirement.

"We must ensure there are no unforeseen complications; otherwise... the repercussions would be utterly catastrophic for us."

Blood Radiance articulated his concerns with utmost solemnity.

"Have no worries, Hidden Kill and Great Yu are sworn enemies. They previously annihilated the king of Great Yu’s nine prefectures and the leaders of the Three Judicial Departments, along with countless experts. This deep-seated animosity means there will be no complications."

Qingyu Xian expressed absolute confidence.

Even though Hidden Kill had existing agreements with the Ten Great Dangerous Lands, they were not foolish. Each time they acted, they made sure to involve Hidden Kill.

Based on these prior engagements, Hidden Kill appeared quite reliable.

More importantly, Hidden Kill harbored a profound, generations-old blood feud with Great Yu.

"That is reassuring!"

Upon hearing this, Blood Radiance also felt a sense of ease. He then reminded, "Ensure you confirm with Zhou. Qin Yu must be held back; only then can our plan succeed!"

"Rest assured, I will personally send him a message before we make our move."

"Excellent!"

"Then, we shall await the full awakening of our ancestor!"

Blood Radiance slowly stood, gazing outward from the Stone Hall. His impatience was palpable, even the blood coursing through his veins seemed to surge with anticipation.

Finally, the era of suppression that had lasted for tens of thousands of years was on the verge of ending.

The two tribes then departed from the Stone Hall.

On the Stone Race's side, Shi Jun looked up and inquired, "Big brother, can you still sense our Third Ancestor?"

Shi Po slightly raised his gaze. "He should still be alive!"

Shi Po now held the position of the strongest individual within the Stone Race. This was entirely due to Shi the Third infusing the crystal stone from the Holy Land into his own crystal stone back when he resided in Yong’an Prefecture.

This act was the reason Shi Po’s power rapidly ascended to the late stage of the eighth layer, placing him merely a step away from the peak.

However, Shi Jun’s heart sank.

The fate of the Third Ancestor remained uncertain.

Both the Tree-man Race and the Blood Race viewed the Stone Race as mere pawns.

When the time came, who knew how many of the Stone Race would perish.

"Alas!"

A profound sigh escaped him; the once-great Stone Race had fallen to such a desperate state.

Just contemplating this...

"This is a necessary maneuver; abandon all other thoughts. Both tribes are ruthless, especially Shi Qingyu Xian—he's the kind of individual who would devour someone and leave not a single bone behind," Shi Po cautioned.

It was precisely for this reason that he had insisted on keeping the Third Ancestor in Yong’an Prefecture, to guarantee the Stone Race's compliance.

"I understand."

Shi Jun felt a wave of despair wash over him, the pride of the Stone Race shattering within his heart at that very moment.

...

Great Yu Imperial City.

The battle report had just reached Emperor Yu.

"What are your thoughts on how we should proceed?"

Emperor Yu looked down at Duke Qin and Duke Yuan.

Duke Yuan remained silent, his brow furrowed in contemplation. Duke Qin, however, met Emperor Yu’s gaze and ultimately replied, "There is no one available."

It was akin to the saying: even the most skilled housewife cannot prepare a meal without ingredients!

This perfectly described his current predicament.

"I will venture to the Blood Cry Realm!"

Finally, Duke Yuan spoke. However, the immense pressure in that realm made one worry that his intervention might prove futile!