Chapter 356: Tribute from All Realms
–Sea Region
More than a month had passed since the Moon Calamity’s rampage, but its terrifying aura still lingered, a chilling reminder of its power, etched into the minds of all lesser beings.
No one could forget the clash of the two massive Disaster Rings, the final, earth-shattering explosion of purple spirit energy.
They had initially thought it was a free-for-all between legendary beings, only to realize later that it had been a one-sided beatdown. Except for the Moon Calamity, they were all on the same side!
The Nether Spring Narcissus, the Nether Princess Bai Xue, the Ice Forged Decapitator, the Ice Banquet Cold Rakshasa, Hong Xiaoqianyu, and the Shadowlurking Blade, Night’s Executioner. With at least six legendary spirit beasts, the Sorrowful Saintess now stood at the apex of the Sea Region.
No, it was more than just the Sea Region…
Whoosh—
At this moment, above the calm, azure sea, a massive purple figure soared through the sky.
A thousand-meter wingspan, shimmering purple feathers, the Sleepless Sparrow, one of the Wind Realm’s Four Guardians, was flying at incredible speed, creating sonic booms that churned the sea below.
Three years ago, the appearance of a Saint-rank spirit beast would have caused a major commotion in the Sea Region, all factions on high alert.
Now, however, Saint-rank spirit beasts were practically commonplace in the Sea Concubine Palace!!!
A casual stroll through their market, and you might encounter seven or eight Saint-ranks, hawking their body parts.
After the Sea Region reopened its borders and news of the Sorrowful Saintess repelling the Moon Calamity spread, countless water spirit beasts from various realms flocked to the Sea Concubine Palace.
From the Cangsheng Palace, the Endless Swamp, the Ice Congealing Realm, the Yin Lake Palace, the Heavy Rain Realm, and the Empty Water Court, over a hundred Saint-rank spirit beasts alone had arrived. The Three Lives Gate of the Heavy Rain Realm had even relocated their entire faction, their legendary leader, the Umbrella Immortal, and the powerful Twenty-One Seats among them, pledging their allegiance.
The Sea Region had become a pilgrimage site, a gathering of powerful beings, Saint-ranks now commonplace, high-ranks insignificant.
That was why the Sleepless Sparrow’s arrival went unnoticed.
Several disheveled figures, young women with messy hair and dirt-stained faces, like refugees, rode on the Sleepless Sparrow’s broad, feathered back.
“Are you sure the Sorrowful Saintess will help us? Do you all forget what happened three years ago?”
“Yeah, the Sea Region and the Wind Realm have been enemies for so long. I’d be surprised if she doesn’t just… kill us all!”
“And do you really believe those stories about the Sorrowful Saintess’s power? Even if they’re not completely exaggerated, can she really defeat that…?”
“Shhh!!!”
As they whispered amongst themselves, the black-haired girl at the front, He Daoqi, silenced them with a sharp gesture and a serious expression.
The next second, as everyone watched in terror, a massive creature, dozens of times larger than the Sleepless Sparrow, appeared in the distance.
A dense water aura spread as a giant whale, its massive fins propelling it through the water, a large cargo strapped to its back, swam past, ignoring the trembling Sleepless Sparrow.
A Saint-rank spirit beast, the Water Swallowing Cloud Whale!!!
The Sea Concubine Palace was now using Saint-rank spirit beasts as… transport?!
Judging by the materials, they were for constructing a spirit gate.
To the Heavy Rain Realm?
No, the Heavy Rain Realm already had a gate in the Sea Region. This must be for another realm seeking an alliance.
She wondered which realm it was, using such high-quality materials. Just a small piece would be enough for her, a Saint-rank Spirit Master, to cultivate for months…
Seeing this, He Daoqi felt a pang of… something… a strange mix of emotions.
In just three years, the Sorrowful Saintess had reached a level beyond their comprehension.
Three years ago seemed like yesterday, the black Water Element, wielding the Shadowlurking Blade, Night’s Executioner, shattering the Wind Realm Overlord’s slumber, the entire Wind Realm trembling before its might, a display of terrifying power.
And what had happened since then… even they, in the Wind Realm, had heard rumors…
The Sorrowful Saintess, during the Sea Region Ranking Battle, with the help of the Jade Concubine of the Waterfall Lake, had faced the Snow Monarch, earning its attention.
During the Cangsheng Palace Reclaiming War, with the Snow Monarch’s help, she had reclaimed her black Water Element and the Shadowlurking Blade, along with Hong Xiaoqianyu, a shocking series of events.
And after that… What had happened in that short time, a mere cultivation retreat for ordinary Spirit Masters, the Sorrowful Saintess had acquired several more legendary spirit beasts and even repelled the Moon Calamity!!!
“Lady He Daoqi, I heard you’ve met the Sorrowful Saintess. Is that true? Do you think she’ll help us?”
Hearing her companion’s anxious question, He Daoqi nodded silently.
As the former Wind Realm Overlord, the Shadowlurking Blade, Night’s Executioner, wouldn’t abandon the Wind Realm.
And she had heard that the Six-Faced God, having recovered to the Sun and Moon Realm, now held a high position in the Sea Concubine Palace, a trusted subordinate of the Sorrowful Saintess.
The Sorrowful Saintess… she would surely help…
A few days ago, the Wind Realm had been attacked by a Spirit Master claiming to be the Cold Pupil Saintess of the Ten Sacred Domains, her power unmatched.
This Cold Pupil Saintess wasn’t a typical Lord Attendant, but a true, legendary Spirit Master!
Protected by a legendary being, she was practically invincible, even Sun and Moon Realm experts falling before her. The Wind Realm was helpless.
After rampaging through the Wind Realm, she had demanded to know the Shadowlurking Blade, Night’s Executioner’s whereabouts.
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[The Sorrowful Saintess. The Sorrowful Saintess has it.]
Everyone knew this.
However, no one in the Wind Realm dared to say it.
This girl from the Ten Sacred Domains was no match for the Sorrowful Saintess. Revealing her name would only bring her to the Sea Region.
They could know, there was no risk to them.
But it couldn’t come from the Wind Realm. That would be a death sentence.
Although this girl couldn’t defeat the Sorrowful Saintess, what if a stronger one came next?
The Sorrowful Saintess must have also considered this, so the entire Wind Realm remained silent, not because they didn’t know, but because they were afraid.
The Cold Pupil Saintess, sensing their hesitation, hadn’t caused any real damage.
But her continued presence, a constant threat, had made them anxious, fearing she would eventually uncover the truth. That was why He Daoqi had led this group to the Sea Region, seeking help.
The Sleepless Sparrow flew towards the Sea Concubine Palace’s territory.
They could sense the dense, oppressive water spirit energy, far more potent than the surrounding sea.
The auras of numerous legendary beings, their combined presence transforming this realm. Soon, the Sea Region would be unrecognizable…
