Demoness who covers the sky, please help me practice

A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Yun's eyes. He hadn't expected that they hadn't noticed that those present were all powerful Dao Ancestors from the Underworld, and even an unparalleled being like the Netherworld Prison.

Why couldn't they see it? This question lingered in Jiang Yun's mind. If he hadn't been so certain that these Dao Ancestors had no reason to deceive him, he would have almost thought it was a joke.

Countless thoughts raced through Jiang Yun's mind: was it the mysterious effect of the Nine Revolutions Return to Origin Scripture, or was it the river of time in the Origin World that was at work?
He kept guessing, but ultimately came to no conclusion; it was too profound for him to understand in a short time.

However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Such a sudden improvement is too conspicuous and is enough to attract the attention and covetousness of countless powerful individuals, which is extremely dangerous.

Some people already linked Jiang Yun with the Desolate Emperor, believing that he had grown stronger in battle and was similar to the Desolate Emperor. If he were to reveal more extraordinary abilities, things would be even worse.

Jiang Yun ultimately did not reveal the truth, nor did he lie. He spoke vaguely, saying that he was trying to accomplish something enormous, and in the end, he succeeded, but also lost many precious things.

It was ambiguous, half true and half false. Even if the truth about his breakthrough was later discovered, Jiang Yun would still have a way to explain it.

However, in the eyes of the Dao Ancestors, this was Jiang Yun's attempt to break through, his eagerness for quick success, and his ultimate failure.

However, it did not damage the foundation of the Dao.

"This Dao Source." Some Dao Ancestors shook their heads inwardly, feeling that Jiang Yun was trying to justify himself, but they did not expose him.

Mingyu's gaze swept over Jiang Yun repeatedly, seemingly noticing something unusual and feeling that Jiang Yun's words concealed other secrets.

He is an unparalleled being in the underworld, just one step away from breaking through to the Immortal Emperor realm, perhaps second only to the powerful Dao Ancestor Liu Shen.

Under his gaze, Jiang Yun almost felt as if he could see right through her.

This was the direct gaze of a powerful being, completely different from the covert investigations of the past. It startled Jiang Yun, who concealed all his aura and dared not reveal the slightest negligence.

At the same time, he tried to release a faint sense of eeriness and misfortune to prevent the underworld from discovering a more dangerous truth.

Time passed so slowly it was unsettling; Jiang Yun felt as if each day was an eternity.

Fortunately, the Underworld Prison ultimately didn't discover anything, or perhaps they found some clues, knowing that Jiang Yun's strength had increased somewhat, but it was only a fleeting glimpse, just the tip of the iceberg.

"That's fine too."

Mingyu nodded slightly, then comforted Jiang Yun, telling him not to take any more risks in the future. The essence of reincarnation was hard to come by, and if he were to encounter another accident, there wouldn't be as many resources to help him.

Jiang Yun breathed a sigh of relief, remembered what these words said, and at the same time had new ideas.

The Netherworld wouldn't lie to him. If that's the case, then the Netherworld's source of reincarnation must really be running out, and they certainly can't rely on it for the next transformation.

When he had just completed his sixth transformation, he fully understood that the next transformation would require a terrifying ninety million bloodlines, ten times that of the previous one.

This would take a very long time, at least two or three million years, and we also have to consider the terrifying grand sacrifices.

However, he should be able to step into the true Immortal Emperor realm after the seventh transformation. It's normal for it to take a while; he can wait.

However, once the grand sacrifice is launched in the future, countless lives will perish, and the speed of collecting bloodlines will inevitably be greatly affected, perhaps even taking an unimaginable long time.

However, even such a long period of time is but a blink of an eye in the long river of time, not enough for the original substance of reincarnation to accumulate too much again.

Does that mean we have to use the Hundred Tribulations Reincarnation Lotus? Jiang Yun was somewhat reluctant and began to consider using the Soul River instead.

The River of Souls also produces a supreme treasure, but it is not easy to obtain.

He seemed to be deep in thought, summarizing countless possibilities in his mind, and soon came up with some ideas, though they were not yet perfected.

At this moment, Jiang Yun fell into deep thought, and none of the Dao Ancestors disturbed him. Perhaps they felt that Jiang Yun was summarizing his gains and losses just now, so they all took their leave.

The underworld also left on its own initiative.

Only Hou Ming remained by Jiang Yun's side, looking at him with concern, as if to say that she would do her best to meet any of Jiang Yun's needs.

Time slips away quietly, and a gentle aura lingers deep within the underworld.

The news that Jiang Yun was safe and sound finally spread. It wasn't that the Dao Ancestor of the Underworld deliberately spread it, but rather that Jiang Yun rewarded the Reincarnation Slave.

Some of the reincarnation slaves who contributed treasures were rewarded with powerful cultivation techniques compiled by Jiang Yun from the Thirty-Six Scrolls of the Heavenly Gang.

After completing his sixth breakthrough, Jiang Yun not only gained the deepest understanding of the nine million bloodlines he had collected, but also of the cultivation techniques.

The cultivation methods he chose were all very suitable for those reincarnation slaves, making other powerful individuals envious.

Many powerful figures were thrilled, feeling that Daoyuan Daozu was indeed fair and had not contributed treasures in vain. Although they had joined the Eight Paths of Reincarnation, they had not fallen into darkness.

However, some people think that Jiang Yun is just making a fuss.

"Hmph! That Dao Source is definitely seriously injured; he's just putting on a brave face!"

In the River of Souls, several Dao Ancestors gathered together, their divine thoughts converging in the air as they expressed their dissatisfaction with Jiang Yun, believing it was all an illusion and that Jiang Yun had actually suffered enormous losses.

One of the Daoist masters looked at Confucius with a probing gaze, hoping that Confucius would nod in praise.

However, Kong Zun did not speak, but was seriously thinking about the possibilities.

Not long ago, he felt a sense of loss, as if a priceless medicinal herb that he had cultivated for many years had been stolen by someone else.

Kong Zun immediately used his powerful divine sense to check and explore, but returned empty-handed; all his treasures were safe and sound.

Some contingency plans did indeed encounter unexpected changes, but given that the Desolate Emperor had just displayed his invincible prowess and the four primordial lands had been dormant for so long, this was understandable, and Kong Zun was not too surprised.

"Why is that?" A question filled with confusion echoed in Kong Zun's mind, making him somewhat uneasy.

Could it be that Jiang Yun secretly caused him to suffer losses? But that's completely impossible.

Kong Zun also thought of returning to the ferry, but he simply did not believe that something unexpected would happen to him.

Although he had a grudge against Jiang Yun, they were both from the Strange Clan and it was impossible for them to kill each other.

Moreover, if Gui Du really had an accident, he would definitely not just feel vaguely uneasy.

"Could it be the Evil Emperor?" The image of the Evil Emperor reappeared before his eyes, but he quickly shook his head.

The Evil Emperor possesses mysterious and profound secret techniques, and his physical body is integrated with the ninety-nine altars. Even Kong Zun could not easily kill the Evil Emperor and cause his demise.

Confucius was lost in deep thought and could not find the answer.

Seeing this, Soul River Dao Ancestor also felt a sense of unease, completely unable to understand why Kong Zun would show such an expression.

Apart from the River of Souls, the supreme beings of the other two major origins did not react at all and remained silent.

The supreme beings of the Four Extremes Floating Soil and the Heavenly Emperor's Burial Pit did not utter a single question, remaining silent. Kong Zun's silence also silenced the Dao Ancestors of the Soul River, who withdrew their divine senses and gazed at each other blankly.

This was something they hadn't expected. Kong Zun had already clashed with Jiang Yun and even agreed to settle things before the grand ceremony began. Why was he making such an expression now?
Countless thoughts flashed through the minds of some Daoist masters, all trying to guess what Kong Zun was thinking.

Suddenly, Kong Zun let out a loud roar, a roar filled with anger and resentment, which shook and trembled deep within the Soul River.

"The Source of the Dao!"

The Daoist patriarchs were even more bewildered, having no idea what had happened.

Even if Jiang Yun is unharmed, why is Kong Zun so angry? The curiosity in their eyes was almost impossible to suppress, and if it weren't for Kong Zun's anger, someone would have already asked the question.

However, other Dao Ancestors soon learned the reason as well. It turned out that after Jiang Yun appeased Hou Ming, he not only bestowed cultivation techniques upon the powerful beings of the Eight Paths of Reincarnation, but also summoned several Dao Lords.

This was originally quite ordinary and nothing unusual, but after the Dao Lords left the Underworld, they all spread the same message: the Evil Emperor had also bowed down to Dao Ancestor Daoyuan and joined the Eight Paths of Reincarnation.

This is explosive news; it's unbelievable.

The Evil Emperor roamed the skies above the Sacrifice Sea for countless years. Although he was no match for Jiang Yun and was suppressed, he shouldn't have been so spineless.

The Dao Ancestors understood why Kong Zun was angry. The Evil Emperor had long been secretly colluding with the Soul River and was about to fall into darkness before this grand ceremony, becoming a new Dao Ancestor of the Soul River.

When the Evil Emperor encountered a crisis, the Dao Ancestor of the Soul River even stepped forward to rescue him, which eventually led to Kong Zun personally taking action.

Now that Jiang Yun has intercepted it, it is not only a loss for the Soul River, but also a huge loss of face for Kong Zun.

The Dao Ancestors looked at each other, each revealing their own doubts and suspicions.

One of the Dao Ancestors sent out a divine thought, suspecting that this was an illusion. He also knew that the Evil Emperor had a mysterious method to merge his main body with the ninety-nine altars, which was enough to last for a million years even if he was suppressed by Jiang Yun.

Why should we bow down to Jiang Yun in just two hundred thousand years?

"Even if one possesses the mysterious Reincarnation Flame, it shouldn't be like this..."

A leisurely sigh echoed.

The Reincarnation Dao Flame was incredibly powerful, even Kong Zun was unwilling to take it head-on, but in the eyes of the Soul River Dao Ancestor, this flame only possessed great power, but had no profound effects.

Perhaps the Flame of Reincarnation can destroy all ninety-nine altars and annihilate the Evil Emperor's soul, but it cannot make him submit.

Could it be that the Evil Emperor was afraid at the critical moment of life and death? Another Dao Ancestor guessed, but ultimately shook his head. There was too little information to deduce the truth.

"The Evil Emperor's realm is stronger than that Dao Source!" A deep sigh echoed in the hearts of the Dao Ancestors. This was the divine thought of the Transformation Dao Ancestor.

He was shocked by the news and even worried about something else.

What if Dao Ancestor Guidu also turns to the underworld? Then the River of Souls will truly become a laughing stock for the strange race!
Even the Dao Ancestor of the Four Extremes Floating Soil and the Heavenly Emperor's Burial Pit would come to see the joke!
An inexplicable pressure was flowing through them, making all the Dao Ancestors feel extremely uncomfortable, as if they were carrying an endless mountain on their backs, unable to sit still.

They recalled that not long after Jiang Yun joined the Underworld, he recruited two traitors from Heaven, and those two traitors actually broke through to the Dao Ancestor level in a short period of time, becoming powerful allies of the Underworld.

Now, they've persuaded the Evil Emperor to join them.

Including Jiang Yun himself, in just over two hundred thousand years, the Underworld has gained four more Dao Ancestors. This is simply unimaginable and unprecedented. Such a thing has never happened in countless sacrificial eons.

Does this mean that the underworld will eventually surpass other primordial realms?
Time passed slowly, and the Dao Ancestors of the Soul River were all immersed in this news, unable to extricate themselves.

They simply couldn't fathom how Jiang Yun had managed to do it—a quasi-Immortal Emperor at the first level, yet he managed to subdue the Evil Emperor.

Finally, Kong Zun stood up in mid-air, emanating a terrifying aura that frightened all the Dao Ancestors, who dared not communicate with him using their divine senses for fear of angering this supreme being.

When Kong Zun spoke, he uttered calm words, but the content of which shocked all the Dao Ancestors.

"I wish to temporarily leave the River of Souls to do something."

His words were explosive, surprising all the Dao Ancestors, who had no idea what Kong Zun was up to.

Is it possible that we should once again storm the underworld and demand an explanation from Jiang Yun?
The Dao Ancestors smiled bitterly, knowing that there was no way this would work out. Jiang Yun would never hand over the Evil Emperor, and even the Netherworld Dao Ancestor would intervene.

If Confucius were to actually enter the underworld again, he would only repeat the past, leaving in disgrace and losing face once more.

One of the Daoist masters opened his mouth as if to speak, trying to dissuade Kong Zun from bringing shame upon himself and suggesting that he should wait until before the grand ceremony began to settle accounts with Jiang Yun.

"I do not intend to enter the underworld again." Seeing the concerns of the Dao Ancestors, Kong Zun spoke again and slowly explained his plan.

He had temporarily suppressed his hatred for Jiang Yun, and his voice returned to calm, so the Dao Ancestors were no longer worried.

It turned out that Kong Zun knew he couldn't do anything to Jiang Yun, so he planned to contact other Dao Ancestors who had long been secretly colluding with the Soul River, hoping to persuade them to join the Soul River directly.

Even if it doesn't work, we must keep them away from Jiang Yun.

The Dao Ancestors were much more relaxed. As long as they weren't going to the underworld, everything was fine.

However, some Dao Ancestors still hesitated.

“Supreme One, we four origin lands have long made an agreement to remain silent together!” One of the Dao Ancestors spoke slowly, which prompted the other Dao Ancestors to nod in agreement.

These words reignited Kong Zun's anger. Was it only Jiang Yun who could break the agreement and go out to search for the altar fragments, but I couldn't try to win over the Dao Ancestor? This was simply outrageous!

His voice trembled slightly, a sign of his extreme anger. If Jiang Yun could do something, why couldn't Kong Zun?

According to Jiang Yun's statement when he tried to exonerate himself, as long as it did not cause serious consequences, it was acceptable to break the agreement.

However, although this idea had been proposed long ago, the Dao Ancestors of the four primordial lands were all afraid of Confucius, so they still dared not go out at will, and the agreement was still observed.

Even Jiang Yun rarely went out anymore, which was a way of giving Kong Zun face.

but……

If even Kong Zun himself disregards this agreement, then the other Dao Ancestors will definitely follow it immediately, and wouldn't the so-called agreement become a joke?
All the Dao Ancestors of the Soul River frowned, feeling that this matter would definitely cause trouble. What Jiang Yun could do, Kong Zun really couldn't do.

Their status and identity are different; after all, Kong Zun is an unparalleled giant in the Soul River.

However, no one dared to refute Kong Zun, who was in a rage, his fury almost visible to the naked eye, and he exuded a terrifying and eerie aura.

Anyone who dares to obstruct this might incur the wrath of Confucius.

"Hmph, that's good!" Kong Zun nodded contentedly, finding no Dao Ancestor to dissuade him, and left the River of Souls, arriving above the Sea of ​​Sacrifice. (End of Chapter)