## Section 64: Full-Scale Attack on Danzhou
Chu Yun’s face was filled with a strange expression. He was very familiar with this Demonic Creature; it had accompanied him for many years. It was ancient in design, made of blue clay, and shaped like a rice bowl. If it wasn’t the Star Sea Bowl, what else could it be?
In the past, the Star Sea Bowl was broken and tattered, its surface dull and lifeless, like a beggar’s cracked bowl asking for alms. Now, this bowl shone brilliantly, like the mother of a myriad of stars, the lord of Heaven and Earth. Facing it was like a mortal gazing at the starry sky, experiencing its endless depth, mystery, and ethereal beauty.
The Star Saint Hall had only recently been restored, and You Huang appeared.
“I almost died!” he gasped for breath, clutching his chest, his face a mask of lingering fear.
You Huang also appeared as a youth, but unlike the gentle and refined demeanor of Shu Huang, he was powerfully built with a casual gaze, filled with the radiance of freedom and romance. He was like a bird soaring through the heavens, fond of adventure, as if nothing could restrain his movements.
Among the Emperor-level powerhouses, You Huang was renowned for his speed. His strength was at the high-level Emperor tier, making him the undisputed leader of the Three Sovereigns within the Xingzhou faction.
However, he was also the least regal of them all.
“Oh my, you’re all here…” he said carelessly, surveying everyone and then picking his nose.
Everyone was speechless.
Shu Huang sighed helplessly, “How many times have I told you, you are already an Emperor, pure and immaculate. Stop picking your nose.”
“It feels good, why shouldn’t I pick it!” You Huang glared, unconcerned. “This is my hobby, you can’t take it away.”
“Let’s not talk about this. You Huang, what’s the war situation?” asked Ren Huang.
“Oh, Dan Saint has become the target of everyone’s attacks, besieged by the eight Saints. Although he’s at a disadvantage, he managed to seize an Ancient Saint’s Saint Artifact. He unleashed his Saint Artifact, and the situation is at a stalemate,” You Huang said, and suddenly his mouth opened wide.
*Ptooey.*
He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
The blood of an Emperor shimmered with golden light. You Huang’s robes were stained, and the scattered Emperor’s blood fell onto the Star Saint Hall. The starlight on the floor tiles instantly swept it clean, leaving it pure and dust-free.
Seeing this, Chu Yun was utterly shocked. He had just regretted not witnessing the grand spectacle of Saints in battle. Now, he felt fortunate. The mere aftermath of the Saints’ chaotic battle had left the Three Sovereigns so disheveled. Had he personally been present, his losses would have been far more severe.
After spitting blood, You Huang immediately collapsed onto the ground, ungracefully lying in a corner, panting and sighing, “Alas, the power of Saints is truly earth-shattering. This is without the eight Saints using their Saint Artifacts. If they had used them, many Emperors might not have returned.”
As he spoke, he took out a portion of Innate Original Essence. He brought it to his mouth and swallowed it, immediately regaining a touch of color in his pale face, his breathing gradually steadying.
He was severely injured, and only Innate Original Essence could heal him. At the Emperor-level, most Pills were ineffective.
After consuming one portion, You Huang was not satisfied. He took out five more portions of Innate Original Essence and consumed them.
“This is a huge loss. The loss of five portions of Innate Original Essence is a minor issue; the critical point is that the Immortal Pouch World was also affected, and its development has regressed by at least eighty years!” You Huang lamented, stroking the Immortal Pouch at his waist with a bitter smile.
“When Saints act, their every move embodies supreme reason. The aftermath of the Nine Saints’ battle would naturally interfere with the Immortal Pouch’s Net of Law. Not to mention you, which Emperor’s Immortal Pouch World hasn’t suffered severe damage?” Shu Huang’s voice was melancholic.
Bai Di, Qin Di, Yu Di, and Long Di’s expressions were grim.
Although the Emperor-level powerhouses’ Immortal Pouch Worlds were damaged, they still had their gains and could glean much from the Saints’ battle. The Emperor-tier powerhouses, however, were different. The gap in their realms was too vast, and they had to flee back after observing for only a short time. The development of their Immortal Pouch Worlds had regressed by at least fifty years.
It was Chu Yun who, by chance, had avoided this calamity.
“Not good,” Yu Di suddenly frowned. “Adult Star Saint’s Saint Artifact, the Star Sea Bowl, is still in Xingzhou. Now that the Saints are in chaotic battle, won’t he suffer a disadvantage?”
Without his Saint Artifact, a Saint’s combat power would be greatly diminished.
“Disadvantage?” You Huang raised an eyebrow and exchanged a smile with Shu Huang and Ren Huang. “Heh heh, to be honest, I’ve never seen Star Saint suffer a disadvantage. If anyone’s at a disadvantage, it’s probably Dan Saint. It’s not easy to steal the spotlight like that!”
“Indeed. In the Nine Saints’ battle, only Dan Saint unleashed his Saint Artifact. The other eight Saints fought empty-handed. This wasn’t them deliberately hiding their strength, but rather they simply didn’t bring their Saint Artifacts,” Shu Huang stated slowly.
Ren Huang narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint flickering within them. “If I’m not mistaken, the related missions should be issued soon.”
Wu Yan Jing was somewhat confused. What riddles were these Three Sovereigns playing? The one who unleashed their Saint Artifact was at an advantage, yet they were at a disadvantage, while those who didn’t were about to gain an advantage? What kind of logic was this?
But immediately, the bodies of the five Emperor-tier powerhouses trembled simultaneously, their faces showing a hint of surprise as they realized something.
As if to annotate Ren Huang’s words, at the same moment, the Xingzhou Tokens of the eight people in the hall vibrated, flashing with brilliant treasure-blue starlight.
Everyone made the same movement. They took out their Xingzhou Tokens, and after checking them, their faces were filled with excitement.
MISSION: ATTACK DANZHOU!
Saints and their Saint Artifacts are intrinsically linked, sharing a single will. A Saint Artifact is equivalent to half a Saint. Star Saint left Xingzhou and ventured into the Sea Eye Abyss, fearing for the safety of his base camp, so he left his Saint Artifact, the Star Sea Bowl, behind. As the Star Saint Hall was on the verge of collapse, the Star Sea Bowl displayed the divine power of a Saint Artifact, stabilizing the hall with a slight display of its might.
In the Nine Saints’ battle, only Dan Saint carried his Saint Artifact. The other eight Saints did not, leaving their Saint Artifacts in their respective bases to guard the rear.
This move, though resulting in Dan Saint seizing an Ancient Saint’s Saint Artifact, could be viewed from another angle… Danzhou, without its Saint Artifact to guard it, was practically open and vulnerable, wasn’t it? Danzhou’s vast wealth, accumulated by Dan Saint, could hence be easily acquired.
The people present were all individuals of profound spirit and extraordinary wisdom. In an instant, they understood the crux of the matter, and even deduced many hidden implications.
Bai Di’s eyes gleamed, and he mused, “This is a heaven-sent opportunity. Danzhou is rich in resources, a Saint’s Immortal Pouch World. By plundering even a portion of it, my Immortal Pouch World can achieve immense development!”
Long Di clutched his Xingzhou Token, his fingers trembling with excitement. He mused, “Who would have dared to target a Saint in the past? But now, the situation is peculiar. If I do this well this time, I’ll be set for life!”
Chu Yun also pondered in his heart, “The Nine Saints are in a stalemate. A mission like this must be one of the methods used by Saints to break the deadlock. If I’m not mistaken, this mission is not exclusive to our faction. It’s highly likely that the other seven provinces are experiencing the same…”
The Xingzhou Tokens gently vibrated, their treasure-blue stellar radiance illuminating everyone’s faces.
Long Di trembled slightly, Qin Di’s gaze was sinister, Bai Di stroked his beard, and Yu Di’s lips curved into a slight smile. The Three Sovereigns exchanged glances, and Ren Huang laughed, “Who would have thought that while Saints fight, we could benefit? What are you all waiting for?”
Shu Huang crossed his arms behind his back, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. He swept his gaze across the assembled individuals and slowly cautioned, “This is a situation of eight provinces attacking Danzhou simultaneously. The scene is bound to be chaotic. Although Danzhou lacks a Saint Artifact to guard it, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are still present, so we cannot be careless.”
“Tch!” You Huang stood up, shrugged his shoulders, and twisted his head. His tone was not entirely cheerful, “To always be manipulated like chess pieces by Saints, this feeling truly is unpleasant. One day, when I become a Saint…”
With that, You Huang vanished from his spot without any prior indication.
“This opportunity is rare, a thousand years will not come again. If you grasp it well, perhaps you can soar to new heights,” Shu Huang instructed the Five Emperors in the hall before vanishing like a streak of green light.
Ren Huang chuckled, and his figure also dissolved into nothingness.
At this moment, Danzhou was like a giant cake. Whoever arrived first, with the largest appetite, would get the biggest slice.
For a time, all five Emperors felt that time was of the essence. Who knew how the Saints’ battle would unfold? As Shu Huang had said, this was a rare opportunity!
“Let’s go!”
Someone shouted, and the Five Emperors unleashed their unique abilities. Three soared away like lights, and two cast Gem Secret Passages. In the blink of an eye, the Star Saint Hall was empty.
Chu Yun stepped through the secret passage, instantly arriving on the surface of Xingzhou.
Emperor-level powerhouses could directly teleport across provinces, but Emperor-tier cultivators lacked such divine ability. They could only find the spatial passages constructed between provinces to reach other Continents.
“Fortunately, the target this time is Danzhou. If it were any other province, I truly wouldn’t know which passages to use to enter.”
Chu Yun felt a surge of relief.
Soon, he followed the path he had taken to enter Danzhou and once again descended upon the province.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!* The continuous rumbling sounds immediately reached his ears.
Chu Yun was startled and looked up. He saw two Immortal Pouch Worlds unfolding in the sky, almost completely filling his field of vision, casting a vast shadow.
One world was skeletal and ghastly, shrouded in ghostly miasma, with seven Yin moons drifting slowly in the night sky. In the center of this world, Gu Huang from Ghost Continent sat on a towering skeletal throne, emanating overwhelming rage.
His expression was unfavorable, and his voice thundered across the heavens, “Yuan Huang, withdraw quickly. Now that Dan Saint is absent and eight provinces are attacking, how many of us can your mere Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors withstand?”
His opponent, Yuan Huang, was precisely one of Danzhou’s native Three Sovereigns. His Immortal Pouch World was vast and boundless, with five eternal halos hanging in the sky: red, yellow, white, black, and cyan. The elemental energies surged like the sea, and Demonic Creatures were innumerable, filling Heaven, Earth, and Sea.
Yuan Huang, clad in battle armor and holding a scepter, appeared solemn and resolute. “We shall do our best and leave the rest to fate.”
“What bad luck!” Bone Huang cursed, pointing a finger. Over a thousand bone dragons roared, black clouds billowed, enveloping tens of thousands of Beast Tamers. Bone Dragon Crows, Bone Mountain Mammoths, Gray Wind Sky Wolves… countless bone Demonic Creatures formed a sprawling army, spreading their wings.
They did not attack Yuan Huang, but descended upon Danzhou, beginning to loot and pillage under the command of the Beast Tamers.
Yuan Huang was enraged and also mobilized his forces to intercept his opponent. Simultaneously, he flew into Bone Huang’s Immortal Pouch World, launching a fierce offensive.
“Do you think I’m afraid of you!” Bone Huang roared, confronting Yuan Huang head-on. Their battle instantly entered a white-hot stage, with huge explosions like thunderclaps. The terrifying shockwaves of the battle swept across the eight directions, not only throwing Bone Huang’s world into disarray but also spreading to Danzhou, causing countless beings to perish in an instant.
The battle between the two Emperors sent a tremor through Chu Yun. Although he was an Emperor-level powerhouse, facing an Emperor, he would certainly not fare well.
“This Bone Huang is truly unlucky. Of Danzhou’s Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, there are only eight people, and he just happened to run into them. However, I must thank him. If he hadn’t been holding Yuan Huang back, I would have been the unlucky one. It seems arriving a moment late isn’t a bad thing.”
After glancing at the sky, Chu Yun lowered his head and hurried on, fearing discovery by Yuan Huang.
If Xingzhou could issue mandatory missions, then the other eight provinces could naturally do so as well. The purpose of coming to Danzhou was to plunder resources, not to fight.
Chu Yun could somewhat understand Bone Huang’s anger.
Chu Yun concealed his aura and, after rushing through thousands of miles in the forest, summoned his Innate Demonic Creature and flew into the sky to travel.
“Hold on, hold on!” Qiao Mao, covered in blood, yelled with all his might. However, despite his best efforts, he could only watch as the front line collapsed. How could they resist Bone Huang’s army?
Speaking of which, Qiao Mao had met Chu Yun once before. When Chu Yun first entered Danzhou, he had encountered Qiao Mao and Gongsun Yuhuan’s herb-gathering team.
“Gongsun Family…” Chu Yun, riding a Sky Fox, glanced at the battlefield below.
The once magnificent and prosperous Gongsun City was now firmly surrounded by an endless sea of bones. The Gongsun Family, a top-tier family in Danzhou, was destined for destruction.
“Demonic Creatures, under the command of Beast Tamers, truly double their power!” Chu Yun took one last look and turned away, no longer lingering.
Although he had had dealings with the Gongsun Family, it wasn’t a good relationship. Chu Yun was too lazy to risk attracting the attention of the two Emperors by interfering in their fate.
“What I need to do now is to plunder, and plunder more!”
Danzhou was vast and boundless, incomparable to an Emperor-level Immortal Pouch World. Chu Yun flew until he could no longer see Bone Huang and Yuan Huang.
“Drink!”
He hovered high in the sky, looking down at the sea of forests below. Then, he opened the mouth of his Immortal Pouch and aimed it downwards.
World Power erupted, generating an irresistible suction force. Instantly, countless Demonic Creatures and Demonic Plants were drawn into the Immortal Pouch.
After more than ten breaths, within a radius of five hundred miles centered on Chu Yun, not a single living creature remained.
Within this short period, Chu Yun’s World had gained over ten thousand Demonic Creatures. Among them were thousands of Great Demons, hundreds of Spirit Monsters, and even a Tribulation Demon-level Stone Fist Treant.
This Treant was clearly the demon king of this forest. It had lived a leisurely life of high status, enjoying its reign. But now, disaster struck from the heavens, and it was suddenly sucked into Chu Yun’s Immortal Pouch World.
It roared in fury, its roots pulling out from the ground, floating in the air, and shouting, “Come out! Who dares to stir up trouble over this grandpa’s head?”
