Poverty

Chapter 1750 Dilemma
At this moment, the giant hand was fighting with Dao Xiyi.

Dao Xiyi plucked the strings of his zither, and sharp beams of light repelled the giant hand. Then, the void tore open, and a majestic figure appeared on the battlefield at the ferry crossing. The surrounding mountains were filled with dazzling Dao light, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

Master Shi said coldly, "Dao Xiyi, you are letting a Dao Master participate in the battle, which violates the agreement between us."

Dao Xiyi smiled slightly.
"Yu Jianjun has not yet reached the Dao Lord realm in his current cultivation, so how can he be considered to have violated the agreement?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yanchu's heart stirred.

It turns out that the two Dao Lords had indeed made an agreement; no wonder they haven't made a move all these years.

Master Shi coldly said, "You people from the Hong Realm are cunning. You took us as your disciples with ill intentions in the first place, and after all these years, you still break your promise!"

Dao Xiyi sneered.
"As expected, they are masters at distorting the truth and turning black into white. The ones who betray their promises are clearly from the foreign land."

Master Shi said, "In that case, we need not abide by our agreement anymore. Let each of us rely on our own abilities to cross the river!"

Immediately, the Stone Dao Master's large hand reached out and attacked Dao Xiyi.

The Taoist techniques he used were extremely terrifying, yet no one could understand their mysteries.

Dao Xiyi activated the guqin with unparalleled sharpness and dazzling light, but it was still no match for the divine power of the Stone Dao Master, and the guqin was directly shattered.

Dao Xiyi, however, was unimpressed. He waved his hand and swept away the fragments, creating a whistling wind that hurtled towards the Stone Dao Master.

Of the six Dao Lords under Dao Master Shi, only three remain, indicating genuine anger.
"You people from the Hongjie Realm deserve to die!"

The Stone Dao Master acted extremely quickly. Dao Xiyi fought with him, and soon, a bloody hole appeared on his body with a gushing blood, which was filled with the light of the Great Dao.

At this moment, the Lord of Yanfu and the Lord of the Void Realm emerged from the void, and the three joined forces to fight against the Lord of Stone.

They trapped Master Shi again, but Master Shi's expression remained unchanged. He then took out a purple pagoda.

The purple tower grew taller against the wind, radiating terrifying power, and with a bang, it shattered boundless space and time, forcing the three people back.

The power of innate magical treasures is terrifying.

At this moment, the Lord of Yanfu took out a green bamboo, which was lush and vibrant, exuding the aura of the Great Dao, and attacked the Lord of Shi.

Master Shi fought against three opponents, but was once again trapped by them.

At this moment, a desolate starry sky appeared behind the Void Realm Dao Lord. Yanfu Dao Lord activated the Emerald Bamboo, while Dao Xiyi unleashed the Chaos Dao.

This time, Master Shi was once again pulled into the void by them.

He was unwilling to destroy the ferry crossing, as its construction was no easy feat and involved a massive undertaking.

Li Yanchu was surprised to see the auras of the four Dao Lords disappear.

Even at this point, are the other two Dao Lords not going to make a move?
He didn't know what these beings in the Great Luo Heaven were thinking.

Now that the Stone Daoist Master is trapped by the combined forces of these three Daoist Masters, whether he leaves the battlefield or not will not have much impact on the overall situation.

Li Yanchu, wielding the divine axe, swiftly charged towards Yu Jianjun.

Yu Jianjun is a Dao Lord who has been rebuilt. If we can capture him, we can definitely negotiate with the Hong Realm.

At this moment, Li Yanchu fully activated the divine axe, and with one swing, Yu Jianjun's Great Dao was immediately cleaved open.

Having been injured by Li Yanchu earlier, he dared not underestimate him now and continuously activated his Great Dao Divine Power in an attempt to neutralize Li Yanchu's Daoist magic.

However, Li Yanchu was filled with murderous intent at this moment, and Yu Jianjun was no match for him, being wounded by Li Yanchu one after another.

The battlefield was in complete chaos, with constant sounds of fighting.

However, no one dared to approach Li Yanchu, regardless of whether they were friend or foe. It was only after Yu Jianjun was at a disadvantage that several Great Dao Lords from the Hong Realm stepped forward to rescue him.

Li Yanchu played an indelible and crucial role in the evolution of this battle. If it weren't for him, the two Great Dao Lords would have been killed.

Soon, they repelled the powerful figures from the Hong Realm, and another Great Dao Lord from the Hong Realm was seriously injured and rescued by the group.

Hongjie had no choice but to retreat temporarily and abandon his plan to attack the ferry crossing.

Yu Jianjun was extremely important to them. Li Yanchu kept his eyes fixed on killing Yu Jianjun, and they did not want to let a Dao Lord perish at this time.

Therefore, Yu Jianjun, the strongest in this battle, became their weakness.

The powerful figures from Hongjie looked extremely grim. Hongjie had planned for a hundred years, reviving many Great Dao Monarchs before attacking the ferry and drawing out the powerful figures from beyond the realm.

However, the plan was thwarted by Li Yanchu before it was fully executed, resulting in heavy casualties.

Hua Qiu, Zhi Yun Chan, and others were all killed. Even the reincarnated Dao Lord Yu Jian Jun suffered considerable Dao injuries, which could become a hidden danger if not treated in time.

The group retreated to Hongjie, and Li Yanchu did not press his advantage.

Now that the Great Dao Lord is gone, he is the highest mountain beyond the realm.

The two Great Dao Lords, God and Demon and Life and Death, both respected and feared Li Yanchu.

Previously, Li Yanchu seemed to be under a spell, and went on a killing spree.

He killed many powerful figures from beyond the realm in this battle, and they were worried that Li Yanchu might suddenly fall into demonic possession again and strike them with an axe.

"Although we killed a few powerful experts from the Hong Realm today, it won't have much impact on the overall situation."

"Have Youqing and the others really been captured?"

Li Yanchu's face was ashen.

There are many powerful figures in the Hong Realm, and he cannot defeat them all by himself.

Especially now that Hongjie is like a dragon's den and a tiger's lair, it is unknown whether the Dao Lord is hiding there.

Several days later, Master Shi returned from the void.

Even after battling the three Dao Lords, they still couldn't stop him, and he hastily retreated.

Master Shi summoned Li Yanchu, the Great Dao Lord of Gods and Demons, and the Dao Lord of Life and Death at Yunhua Palace.

When discussing the war, he praised Li Yanchu highly, exclaiming, "No one has ever mastered the art of killing, yet you have. You are truly extraordinary."

Li Yanchu said, "You flatter me, Daoist Master."

Master Shi shook his head and said, "You have the bearing of a Dao Master."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Divine Demon Dao Lord and the Life and Death Dao Lord changed, and they looked at Li Yanchu.

Li Yanchu humbly replied, "This humble Daoist is dull-witted and has only achieved the Great Dao Lord realm by chance. The path to becoming a Dao Master is still far off, and I dare not hope for it."

The Stone Dao Master said in a deep voice, "From now on, gods and demons, life and death will all be subject to slaughter and will be under your control."

Everyone was astonished upon hearing this!

The six Dao Lords have always been equals.

However, the God-Demon Dao Lord and the Great Lord of Life and Death said in unison, "We will obey the Dao Lord's decree."

Li Yanchu sighed, "The Daoist Master's move has put me in the spotlight. I am not capable enough to command the army."

Master Shi calmly said, "It's so easy to talk to smart people. I have high hopes for you, and you will be in charge of commanding the army in the future."

"These are turbulent times, you must not refuse."

Helpless, Li Yanchu could only cup his hands and say, "Thank you for your trust, Daoist Master."

After speaking, Master Shi looked at the two Great Dao Lords, God and Demon and Life and Death, and asked them to step back for the time being.

The two bowed and took their leave, departing from Yunhua Palace.

The Great Dao Lord of Gods and Demons said, "In the future, killing will be paramount, and we will all be subordinate to him. The world changes so quickly." The Dao Lord of Life and Death sighed, "His combat power is unparalleled, I admire him. If it were you, hehe."

The Great Dao Lord of Gods and Demons: "…………"

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The Stone Dao Master said, "Many powerful figures have been revived in the Hong Realm. You will have a heavy responsibility on your shoulders in the future."

Li Yanchu frowned and asked, "Why aren't the other two Dao Lords making a move?"

Master Shi said calmly, "Why do you two need to take action to deal with them? Besides, you two also need to be wary of other enemies in the Holy Domain."

Li Yanchu raised an eyebrow.
"Other enemies of the Sanctuary?"

However, he did not pursue the matter further, even if he had asked Master Shi, he might not have been able to tell him.

Li Yanchu was not in the mood to chat with Daoist Shi. Now that the Jing Realm was under someone else's control, the fate of the Jing Realm's experts was unknown, and the region was in a predicament.

Li Yanchu's heart stirred.
"Originally, I was fighting against the alien realm, but now I am the Lord of the Great Dao of Slaughter, so I will seek the help of the Stone Dao Master."

So Li Yanchu began to recount the story of the powerful figures from the Jing Realm and the capture of his relatives and friends.

Master Shi frowned slightly and said, "According to you, the Daoist Master of the Void Realm wants to refine the entire Dao of Heaven and Earth of the Jing Realm. He is not content with only mastering a part of it."

Li Yanchu said, "Please, Daoist Master, save Jingjie."

Master Shi smiled slightly and said, "Why do you think I would save Jing Jie? Didn't you deny knowing when I asked you about Jing Jie's whereabouts before?"

Li Yanchu said decisively, "My Holy Domain governs the Great Thousand Universes. How can it be controlled by the Hong Realm? Wouldn't that be emboldening the rebels and trampling my Holy Domain's face on the ground? Not only the Jing Realm, but no Great Thousand Universe can be controlled by the Hong Realm!"

Master Shi was taken aback, then nodded slightly upon hearing this.

“What you said is quite true. Indeed, none of the rebels in the Hong Realm are capable of controlling the vast universe.”

Then he changed the subject: "But the Jing Realm is not under the jurisdiction of my Holy Domain."

Li Yanchu said solemnly, "I am the Lord of the Great Dao of Slaughter, and the Jing Realm naturally belongs to the Holy Domain. All its resources should belong to the Holy Domain. Now that it has fallen into the hands of rebels, I am deeply saddened."

Master Shi stared at Li Yanchu and said calmly, "I used to think you only knew how to use brute force, but now I've discovered that you also have some potential as a hero. Alright, I can help you find out the truth. If the experts from the Jing Realm are really trapped in the Hong Realm, I can help you rescue them."

Li Yanchu's face lit up with joy, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Daoist Master."

The Stone Dao Master said calmly, "They have been plotting for a hundred years, killing and injuring my Holy Domain's experts. Their desires are immense, and I must teach them a lesson."

Li Yan tentatively asked, "Should we go and call someone?"

Master Shi said calmly, "No need, I will take you alone, that will be enough."

Li Yanchu looked worried: "If the Dao Lord is trapped by a group of people again like before, and I am alone in the Heavenly Demon Ruins, I am afraid my life will not last long."

Master Shi's expression changed, and he sneered, "You look down on my methods?"

Li Yanchu said, "I think we should be more cautious. The Dao Lord is of noble birth, and it is too risky for him to take such a risk."

Master Shi sneered.
"A few old men, do you really think they can hold me back? Let's go!"

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Hongjie

Now, one after another, immortal mountains float, among which Luoshui Palace is the palace of the Dao Lord of the Void Realm.

The palace was built in a very grand style, maintaining the original style of the Void Realm.

Inside the palace were rows of cages, like chicken and duck coops, but they held powerful experts from the Jing Realm.

When the Lord of the Void Realm returned to Luoshui Palace, the powerful figures from the Realm of Scenery glared at him angrily.

This person comes from the Void Realm, which was originally part of the Scenery Realm, sharing the same origins and spirit. Yet now, he has imprisoned them and even sacrificed many powerful figures from the Scenery Realm, which is truly despicable.

The Lord of the Void Realm said, "You cannot understand what I am doing now, but you will understand in the future. The sacrifice of a few people is worthwhile."

Fang Youqing, who was also imprisoned in a cage at the time, said coldly upon hearing this, "Sacrifice? Why don't you sacrifice yourself?"

The Lord of the Void Realm remained calm and said, "Because I need to overthrow the rule of the alien realm, I will spare no expense for it."

Fang Youqing angrily retorted, "The price you're talking about is actually sacrificing sixty-four immortals of my Jing Realm!"

The Void Realm Dao Lord said, "Using the bodies of the Jing Realm people to revive the Great Dao Lord is a convenient method, and also a way to improve the strength of the Hong Realm in the short term. Exchanging an Immortal for a Great Dao Lord, do you think that's a worthwhile price to pay?"

The powerful figures from the realm glared angrily.

As the Great Dao of the Realm flourished, many people attained enlightenment, a result of Li Yanchu's meticulous planning.

This also brought about a major boom for the Jingjie industry.
But unexpectedly, it was all destroyed by the Dao Lord of the Void Realm.

Fang Youqing said, "Do you think the Great Dao Lords are as common as cabbages? There are more than sixty Great Dao Lords in the Hongjie?"

The Void Realm Dao Master shook his head: "Of course not, but they died at a price, and you will know that in the future."

Previously, while everyone was cultivating in the Realm of the Void, the Dao Lord of the Void Realm and the Supreme Dao Lord made their move, capturing one Realm expert after another and raising them like chickens and ducks, waiting to be harvested when needed.

The Dao Lord of the Void Realm looked at the angry people of the Scenery Realm with a calm gaze, showing neither joy nor sorrow.

With his level of understanding, these people were nothing more than usable resources in his eyes.

"Although doing so would lose the support of the Jingjie, the Jingjie is still too weak. If you were now comparable to the Hongjie, I would choose to abandon the Hongjie and sacrifice the Hongjie in exchange for your support."

"I will still do this deal: one Great Dao Lord and a dozen Great Dao Lords, plus a Dao Lord who has recovered in the Hongjie."

The Dao Lord of the Void Realm was unimpressed by the anger of the powerful figures from the Scenery Realm.

"You'll see what a great deal this is in the future."

The only pity is that there is a deep-seated grudge between Li Yanchu and him. However, on the other hand, it is possible to use this as leverage to force Li Yanchu to join his side.

In short, this is a sure-fire way to make money.

The Lord of the Void Realm entered the palace.

The powerful figures of the realm were shrouded in gloom and deep worry.

No one knows when they will be taken away, their life's path, their life's cultivation, all turned to nothing, becoming someone else's wedding dress, to be harvested by them. This is simply too desperate.

Fang Youqing was also filled with despair at this moment.

Even if Li Yanchu is strong, he is only a Dao Lord, capable of fighting against a Great Dao Lord. He cannot rescue them no matter what.

Just then, a huge rift suddenly opened up in the sky, and someone used supreme divine power to tear through the void and arrive at this place.

One was a tall and imposing man, and beside him was a young Taoist priest.

They were high above the Hong Realm, possessing formidable strength. The powerful figures of the Hong Realm noticed them instantly and were all greatly shocked.

Fang Youqing's eyes widened, and she suddenly held her breath, her body trembling.

The strange man's aura was as deep and profound as an abyss, and standing beside him was Li Yanchu.

"Why has my husband come?"

Even though Fang Youqing was intelligent, she couldn't understand it at this moment.

"The person beside my husband should be an old saint from another realm. What's going on?"

Fang Youqing looked completely bewildered.