"Interpreting, does the Star Lord mean..."
"Exactly, this seat suspects this brat has a close connection with the Domain Lord of the Heavenly Domain."
"Then we absolutely cannot let him leave here. We must get to the bottom of this."
"Mm!"
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord nodded, and everyone flew into the abyss.
Ye Yun, meanwhile, led the women in a rapid advance. He activated his Heavenly Eye, hoping to find a new exit from the surrounding space.
"Ten Directions Overwhelming Heaven Array!"
Ye Yun activated the high-level Ten Directions Overwhelming Heaven Array, which allowed them to become partially invisible.
"What's happening? There's no trace of Ye Aotian and the others."
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord quickly sensed something was wrong. After descending into the abyss, he had been able to sense the aura of the Heavenly Domain's people, but now it had vanished.
This was precisely because Ye Yun had activated the high-level Ten Directions Overwhelming Heaven Array, concealing their auras to quickly find a way out.
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord grew anxious. With a swift movement, he outpaced Old Li and the others, heading straight for the Black Water Pool alone.
He extended his hand and sensed the space, knowing this was the site of the great battle.
"Black Water Pool, could this be the place guarded by the legendary Black Python?"
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord immediately recalled the records he had seen in the ancient texts of the Heavenly Azure Domain's inheritance, which spoke of Lord Black Python guarding the Water Bodhi.
"The legend is true, it's true!"
He quickly arrived at the Black Water Pool and looked inside.
Indeed, he found where the Water Bodhi grew within the pool. However, there was no trace of the Water Bodhi on its branches; Ye Yun had taken it all.
"Damn it, Ye Aotian!"
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord roared.
Just then, Old Li and the others arrived. Seeing the Heavenly Azure Star Lord's state, they knew something bad had happened.
"Star Lord, what has happened?"
"The treasured inheritance of our Heavenly Azure Domain has been taken by that scoundrel Ye Aotian, not a single one left behind."
"What item?"
"Water Bodhi!"
Upon hearing these three words, Old Li and the others froze. They had also read the ancient texts and knew that the Water Bodhi was the greatest legend of the Heavenly Azure Domain, a peerless treasure brought back from the outside world by their ancestor in the primordial era.
Legend had it that a single Water Bodhi could elevate a cultivator by several minor realms, even major realms, making it immeasurably valuable.
Now, hearing that Ye Aotian had taken all the Water Bodhi was more shocking news than anything.
"Legend says the Water Bodhi was guarded by Lord Black Python. How could Ye Aotian have taken it so easily?"
"Alas, you can see for yourselves."
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord was still examining the pool, hoping to find the Water Bodhi, and also observing the branches where it grew, hoping they were still alive.
Old Li and the others surveyed the surroundings and discovered signs of a fierce battle. They also sensed the residual aura of Lord Black Python. Comparing this with the content of the ancient texts in their memory, they realized that Lord Black Python had been killed.
"Lord Black Python's residual aura is so powerful, he was at least a mid-level God King. Could Ye Aotian's current strength be enough to kill a mid-level God King? He can't be that monstrous, can he?"
Old Li was shocked. He observed clearly that Lord Black Python had perished!
And who else could he think of who could kill Lord Black Python, other than Ye Yun?
"This brat's growth is too terrifying. He can defeat those above him. If this continues, he will soon ascend to the mid-level God King realm, and then even I might not be his match."
"Old Li, you are too humble. Even if that brat ascends, he still won't be your match."
"Alas, you shouldn't speak from the perspective of an eighth-level Great World. This brat's talent and destiny clearly surpass the limitations of the Great World's level. He absolutely cannot be judged by common sense."
"This..."
The other core elders wore solemn expressions. They had never heard Old Li praise someone so highly, indicating that this Ye Aotian was no ordinary person.
"Old Li is right. Search for that brat immediately. The people of the Heavenly Domain could not have vanished into thin air; they must still be here."
"Yes, Star Lord!"
Everyone sprang into action, conducting a thorough search of the surroundings.
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord's eyes were bloodshot, and killing intent permeated the air.
This was because he saw that the branches in the Black Water Pool where the Water Bodhi grew were all withering. It meant that their life had ended when the Water Bodhi was taken.
This signified that no new Water Bodhi would grow from them!
"Damn it, I underestimated Ye Aotian. If only I had entered the secret realm earlier, would everything have been different?"
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord was filled with regret. This Water Bodhi was the essence of essences. He even believed that if he could have consumed all of it, he might have had a chance to ascend to the realm of a Creation God.
The more he thought, the angrier he became.
The Heavenly Azure Star Lord unleashed his divine power, causing the surrounding space to tremble violently.
Chaos erupted, and waves surged!
At this moment, the Heavenly Azure Star Lord felt that he had been tricked by Ye Yun!
Ye Yun had used the stealth effect of the Ten Directions Overwhelming Heaven Array to evade the Heavenly Azure Domain's pursuit, while simultaneously using his Heavenly Eye to find a new passage.
"Quick, this way! Those bastards are probably looking for us."
"Master, this array completely conceals our aura. It's incredible, completely different from our initial Overwhelming Heaven Array."
"It's all minor matters. You'll all learn it soon."
Ye Yun smiled as he looked at his disciples, whose ambition was burning bright. They all looked up to him, hoping to become as strong as Ye Yun one day.
"Not good, the energy of the Overwhelming Heaven Array is about to be depleted."
Upon hearing this, everyone was alarmed.
"Then let's hurry!"
"Where do you think you're going?"
Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed through the space. It was Old Li.
"Old Li of the Heavenly Azure Domain, you've indeed caught up."
"Hahaha, Ye Aotian, as a high-level God King, if I couldn't catch up to you, wouldn't that make my name a disgrace?"
"Hmph, so what if you caught up? We are acting according to the agreement with the Heavenly Azure Domain, what problem is there?"
"Still putting on an act at this point?"
Old Li appeared before Ye Yun and his group, followed closely by several core elders.
They were all God King-level powerhouses. Ye Yun's eyes grew cold; he knew he had encountered a tough opponent this time.
"Ye Yun, hand over the Water Bodhi immediately, or you will all be torn to shreds!"
A domineering voice boomed through the void, and the Heavenly Azure Star Lord descended!
"It's the Heavenly Azure Star Lord!"
Song Ziyue and Xing Meng trembled inwardly. All the powerhouses of the Heavenly Azure Domain were here. How could they escape now?
"Ye Aotian, you have no choice. Hand over the Water Bodhi, and perhaps you can save your lives. Otherwise, you will die without a burial place!"
"Do you take me for a three-year-old child? If we hand over the Water Bodhi, we'll be the ones who are doomed, won't we?"