Myth Beyond Heaven



2221 Divine Realm (3)

Yun Lintian stepped into the cave, and the walls crupted in illumination. Qing Shui's residual soul materialized gradually, regarding the young man with a composed gaze.

"Your arrival precedes my expectation," he remarked.

Yun Lintian offered a faint smile. "Fortunately, the Azure Spring Grove is now under my clan's management."

"My congratulations, Qing Shui replied with a matching smile.

"There's a matter I seek clarification on, Senior," Yun Lintian began, his voice respectful. "I recently encountered a member of the Azure Royal Clan - National Master Jiu Lang. I understand he hails from the Divine Realm. His presence here piques my curiosity. Would you be able to shed some light on his purpose?"

Yun Lintian's expression conveyed genuine puzzlement, effectively masking any potential suspicion.

A flicker of surprise darted across Qing Shui's eyes, a fleeting moment Yun Lintian nonetheless caught.

"Are you certain of his origin in the Divine Realm?" Qing Shui inquired.

Yun Lintian furrowed his brow. "Unsure, but his power is unfathomable. Likely at the pinnacle of the High God Realm. Additionally, I've encountered several others like him recently."

Qing Shui's brow shot up. He locked eyes with Yun Lintian, his expression turning serious. "Did they detect your presence?"

Yun Lintian shook his head firmly. "My strength remained hidden. They seemed oblivious, otherwise I would've been confronted already"

Finding no hint of deception in Yun Lintian's demeanor, Qing Shui concluded, "They must harbor ulterior motives."

"But why?" Yun Lintian's puzzlement deepened. "The Great Wilderness Realm hardly surpasses the Divine Realm."

Qing Shui offered a calm explanation. "The Great Wilderness Realm, like all realms, is rich in resources. My guess is this Jiu Lang hails from a mid-tier Divine Realm sect. The allure of resources naturally draws them here."

"This is concerning," Yun Lintian muttered with a furrowed brow.

Qing Shui nodded in agreement. "Indeed. While a rule restricts Divine Realm denizens from harming lower realms, the vastness of the Primal Chaos makes it impossible for the God of Order to oversee everything perfectly."

"God of Order?" The name surprised Yun Lintian.

"Yes," Qing Shui elaborated. "One of the ten Primordial Gods, responsible for upholding the laws and order of the entire Primal Chaos."

Yun Lintian's mind reeled. Ten Primordial Gods? Not the thirteen he was familiar with?

Wait...a memory surfaced. The Scholar God, the God of Valor, the War God - he had encountered in the trial tower of the God Tomb. Could they be...?

A barrage of questions flooded Yun Lintian's thoughts. It seemed he had landed in a completely different Primordial Era than the one he knew. What was the truth behind this?

"Can you tell me about these ten Primordial Gods, Senior?" Yun Lintian pressed, his curiosity piqued.

Qing Shui chuckled softly. 'Of course. It's a common knowledge. Including the God of Order, there are ten: the God of Time, the Scholar God, the War God, the Void God, the God of Valor, the God of Life, the God of Fortune, the God of Death, and the God of Elements. Each wields unimaginable power, far beyond our mortal comprehension."

"These Primordial Gods are followed by a hierarchy of True Gods," Qing Shui continued, a flicker of animosity crossing his eyes. "Unlike ordinary True Gods, these chosen few hold positions of immense authority within the Holy Lands.

Yun Lintian absorbed this information with a slow nod. These ten Primordial Gods undeniably matched the figures he'd encountered in the God Tomb.

As the Scholar God had explained, the Creator forged the Primordial Gods to combat the Chasm of Uncreation. Through a brutal struggle, they emerged victorious, sealing the Chasm away. The weight of this revelation settled upon Yun Lintian. This could be a glimpse into a bygone era, a Primal Chaos predating the one he hailed from. The implications were staggering. "Have they ever made appearances, Senior?" Yun Lintian pressed, his curiosity burning. "With the exception of the Scholar God, who occasionally graces us with a lecture," Qing Shui replied honestly, "the others remain shrouded in mystery!"

Yun Lintian acknowledged this with a curt nod before steering the conversation in a new direction. "Senior," he began, "does this place hold any hidden secrets? I'm eager to improve my strength as quickly as possible."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Surprise flickered across Qing Shui's face. "Indeed," he said. "The water element here is exceptionally pure, and your affinity with it seems quite potent. This very location can be your training ground. Follow me."

He turned and launched himself towards the back wall of the cave. A wave of his hand ignited the surface, revealing a glowing passage that slowly ground open.

Yun Lintian, feigning wide-eyed wonder, subtly activated the Eyes of Heaven, a brief scan revealing the intricate formations etched within. He pretended to see nothing and follow Qing Shui closely into the newly unveiled passage.

As they ventured deeper into the concealed passage, the air grew dense with the essence of water, nearly tangible in its purity. The path snaked downward, its end veiled in shadow.

"This is the heart of the Azure Spring" Qing Shui announced, his voice echoing in the confined space. "Its waters contain the purest essence of the element, capable of accelerating your cultivation by leaps and bounds."

Yun Lintian's eyes gleamed with feigned excitement, his anticipation a carefully crafted mask. "Thank you, Senior, for this opportunity."

Qing Shui merely nodded, his gaze fixated on the darkness ahead. A flicker of malice passed through his eyes, a fleeting moment that did not escape Yun Lintian's watchful gaze.

The tunnel opened into a vast cavern, its walls shimmering with cascading water that coalesced into a pool at the center. The air thrummed with spiritual energy, its intensity nearly overwhelming.

"This is where you shall train," Qing Shui instructed, his voice laced with a barely concealed eagerness. "Submerge yourself in the pool, and allow the essence to permeate your body"

Yun Lintian nodded obediently, but his heart pounded with a mixture of anticipation and caution. He knew this was a trap, a carefully orchestrated scheme to seize his body and return to the world.

He stepped toward the pool, his movements deliberate and slow. As he reached the edge, he paused, feigning hesitation.

"Is something wrong?" Qing Shui inquired, his voice edged with impatience.

Yun Lintian shook his head, his expression carefully composed. "No, Senior. I am simply overwhelmed by the sheer power of this place."

With a deep breath, he plunged into the pool, the cold water enveloping him like a second skin. Instantly, the spiritual energy surged into his body, coursing through his meridians like a raging

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