War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens Chapter 4714 Lei Hong, It’s Been a While

Following this, Duan Ling Tian initiated a search for the lingering auras of Lei Hong and Yun Qing Yan within the Life Creation Chart. Having familiarized himself with the artifact, he merely had to locate these traces and fuse them with his own soul to pinpoint their positions. As the current master and possessor of the Life Creation Chart, the inhabitants of that realm were essentially his subjects. In every sense, he had become the new 'heaven' governing both the Outer Boundary and the Myriad Worlds.

While Duan Ling Tian focused on his search through the Life Creation Chart, Feng Qing Yang observed the turbulent 'phenomenon' swirling in the firmament. He whispered softly to himself, "It has been quite some time, yet it still refuses to fade?"

A celestial phenomenon had manifested across the sky following Duan Ling Tian’s execution of Yu Luo He, signaling the fall of a Dao Merging powerhouse. This manifestation allowed observers to identify the fallen expert and see the specific Daos they had mastered during their life.

Duan Ling Tian and Feng Qing Yang had originally assumed the vision would be fleeting and localized to the site of Yu Luo He’s death, much like the signs that appeared when they first stepped into the Dao Merging realm. To their surprise, however, the phenomenon remained visible even after they had reunited with their kin and companions, stretching across the horizon without sign of dissipating.

High above, the 'path' of the Dao that Yu Luo He had integrated appeared shattered. Faint, ghostly figures flickered into existence before vanishing, a cycle that repeated endlessly in the heavens.

…

Ultimately, the celestial display persisted for a full day and night. Throughout this period, the entirety of the Divine Land was plunged into chaos and excitement.

Because the signs marking the death of a Dao Merging powerhouse are distinct from those of a successful breakthrough, every witness understood that a supreme expert had perished. Furthermore, because the sky reflected the specific 'path' of the merged Daos, the identity of the deceased was no secret.

"It is Yu Luo He! He has fallen!"

"Heavens! Who could have slain Yu Luo He? Previously, a coalition of Dao Merging powerhouses failed to take his life. How could someone have killed him so quietly now?"

"Could it be that those few Triple Dao Merging powerhouses conspired to eliminate him?"

…

Meanwhile, upon witnessing the omen, Chen Ming Hao of the Myriad Mountains' Chen clan immediately sought out his grandfather, Chen Jiu Xiao.

"Grandfather, you have remained within the clan lately. Does this imply that the others made their move against Yu Luo He?"

Chen Ming Hao was well aware of the rumors circulating—most people believed the Triple Dao Merging powerhouses of the Divine Land had banded together to kill Yu Luo He. Chen Ming Hao knew his grandfather hadn't left the clan, but he assumed that if such a plan existed, the other Triple Dao Merging experts would have reached out to him, given his status as their peer.

"Who else but them?" Chen Jiu Xiao remarked with a cold, derisive snort. "They must think my power is fading, so they didn't even bother to invite me to deal with Yu Luo He! How detestable!"

…

The other Triple Dao Merging powerhouses were, of course, oblivious to Chen Jiu Xiao’s bitterness. Had they known, they would have felt quite maligned. In truth, they played no part in Yu Luo He’s demise.

When the group eventually convened—including Chen Jiu Xiao—and realized that none among them had struck at Yu Luo He, they were left in a state of confusion.

"What is the meaning of this? What actually occurred?"

"Is it possible he was struck down by a backlash from the Life Creation Chart for breaking some hidden rule? Though… I have never heard of such a thing happening before…"

"The Life Creation Chart was forged by a master who merged four Daos. It wouldn't be shocking if it could slay a Triple Dao Merging powerhouse, let alone a standard Dao Merging expert…"

"Does that imply the chart is some sort of cursed relic?"

As they traded theories, Chen Jiu Xiao’s earlier anger evaporated. He was relieved to find he hadn't been intentionally snubbed, and that Yu Luo He had simply met his end by some other hand.

…

Inside a grand, opulent hall.

A beautiful young woman walked toward a burly, bald man. Casting a provocative look his way, she purred, "Sir, are you certain you don't require my company? I guarantee you will find it most enjoyable once you try…"

The bald man merely spared her a cold, disinterested glance before barking, "Get lost!"

This man had long ago discarded any interest in women. His singular focus was the pursuit of greater power.

'If she weren't the rival of Duan Ling Tian’s son, and if keeping her alive didn't serve to irritate Duan Ling Tian, I would have ended her life already!'

"Sir..."

"Leave. Or you will die!"

"S-sir, I am leaving at once, I am leaving!"

Guo Li Li turned to depart but suddenly went rigid. As she spotted two figures standing nearby, the color drained from her face instantly.

"D-Duan Nian Tian?"

A moment later, she noticed the man standing beside Duan Nian Tian. He bore a striking resemblance to the youth but possessed a more refined and commanding presence. She realized his identity immediately; this was Duan Ling Tian, the powerhouse from the Surging River Divine Kingdom!

Thud!

With a sharp gasp of terror, Guo Li Li collapsed to the floor, her body racked with tremors. Despair filled her eyes. She couldn't comprehend how they had tracked her down. She was certain Lei Hong would never betray their location. Since Duan Ling Tian was a Dao Merging powerhouse, she knew their discovery meant certain death.

"Huh?"

Lei Hong, who had been resting with his eyes shut, sensed nothing out of the ordinary at first. Even with his Divine Consciousness active, he detected no intruders. The Divine Consciousness of a Triple Dao Merging powerhouse was vastly superior to a standard one; thus, it was effortless for someone of Duan Ling Tian’s caliber to mask his and Duan Nian Tian’s Presence from an ordinary Dao Merging expert like Lei Hong.

Consequently, Lei Hong only realized something was wrong when he heard Guo Li Li’s cry. Opening his eyes, he was met with two familiar countenances: Duan Nian Tian, whom he viewed as worthless, and Duan Ling Tian, the man who had nearly killed him before and had now ascended to the Dao Merging realm.

'Duan Ling Tian?! How did he track me here?!'

Lei Hong’s face twisted in alarm. Without a second thought, he leaped up to escape. However, he found himself hitting an invisible barrier, unable to move an inch further. His complexion turned deathly pale.

"What… What is this? The law of space? N-no, it is the… Space Dao?"

As Lei Hong spiraled into a panic-stricken despair, Duan Ling Tian spoke with a detached calm, "Lei Hong, it has been quite a while. Don't you think it's a bit rude to flee without offering a greeting?"