Abyssal Sovereign: The Demon's Dominion

Muchen's aura was released, and Kai frowned. The 4th stage of the Immortal Realm... "So strong," Kai thought.

"Brother, you…" Kai began but stopped mid-sentence.

"Yeah, we fight. If you win, then you can leave," Muchen said seriously.

With a sigh, Kai smiled. "I understand, brother. No need. I will stay here," Kai replied.

Muchen smiled as his aura disappeared, and he hugged Kai.

"Now then, let's go," Muchen said, turning around. Kai chuckled and followed him.

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There were ups and downs in the Immortal Realm over the death of the Su Clan leader. The ancestors of the Su Clan had, of course, awakened, but they still couldn't find the culprit.

At the Su Clan…

"What did you find?" Su Yiren asked one of her guards.

"Nothing, my lady," the guard replied, making Su Yiren frown.

"You may leave," Su Yiren said. The guard bowed and left, leaving Su Yiren to collapse on the bed. "Running such a large family isn't something I can do by myself, Father," she thought with a sigh.

Yawning, Su Yiren fell asleep, exhausted from the day's work.

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The Young Genius Battle was rapidly approaching. The news about the Su family head's death began to fade as more rumors about the exhibition spread.

A major announcement was made: all the clans had discovered an incredible ruin leading to a massive world. This ruin had specific opening conditions, and for now, only those at the Immortal Realm could enter. Only the recently returned geniuses were eligible.

Even rogue cultivators were excited as they prepared for the upcoming exhibition and, more importantly, the ruin's opening.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

At the Chen Clan…

Kai and Muchen were sparring with the disciples and descendants of the Chen Clan.

Months had passed since the face-off between Kai and Muchen. Both had grown, now reaching the 8th stage of the Immortal Realm. Stay updated via empire

"Work more on your balance."

"No, no. You need to integrate your speed into your attacks."

"A deadly attack, not a flashy one."

"Compress your attack. Compress it."

At a pavilion, an old man watched with interest as Kai and Muchen instructed their fellow descendants.

Beside him, a beautiful middle-aged woman appeared with a smile.

"Old man, you look like a pervert," the woman teased, sitting at the window's edge.

"Hm... yes, yes," the old man replied, still intrigued by how Kai and Muchen taught.

"Wait… you… sly old fox!" the old man suddenly realized and pointed at the woman.

"Compared to your age, I'm just a little girl," she replied with a grin.

The old man glared at her angrily. "How dare a junior be this disrespectful?" he asked, his beard trembling with fury.

"At this rate, you'll die from anger rather than old age," the woman chuckled as the old man pointed his finger at her.

Sighing, he looked back out the window, stroking his beard. "These kids are talented. Nothing must happen to them at the exhibition, and especially not at the ruins," the old man said calmly.

With a smile, the woman crossed her legs. "Understood, Ancestor," she said with a light bow.

"But I'm serious. The way you look at them is perverted," the woman added before vanishing.

"You… you… sigh, she's gone," the old man said, calming his shaking body.

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In the Third Layer of Space…

"Your way of becoming stronger is enviable," Zahra said as she observed the being emerging from the third layer of space. A terrifying aura of Quasi-Rank 3 surrounded him. Zahra, currently the size of a human, watched intently.

Shen Ye grinned as he examined his body. "Law of Time," he murmured, glancing at Zahra.

Suddenly, Shen Ye frowned. He couldn't control time or view Zahra's past or future.

"This is what it means to be Rank 3. We exist outside space and time," Zahra explained with a smile.

"This is why I told you that facing Void, even now, would lead to your death," Zahra said, shaking her head as Shen Ye pondered.

"I understand now. Thank you. You saved my life," Shen Ye said after a moment of reflection.

"It was just something I did on a whim. Besides, you interest me," Zahra said, smiling. "Your power does, how strong can you become?," she thought.

"I still owe you for that. I'll repay you someday," Shen Ye promised.

"Fine, but…" Zahra suddenly paused.

"A beacon?" Zahra thought, alarmed.

"Huh? Why are you looking at me like that?" Shen Ye asked.

"Shen Ye, what happened during your last encounter with Void?" Zahra asked abruptly.

"He used his law to burn me half to death. Why are you asking?" Shen Ye replied.

"Because of this," Zahra said, pinching her fingers together. A glowing crimson orb appeared.

"What is that?" Shen Ye asked in shock.

"That, Shen Ye, is a beacon. Void likely placed it on you to monitor you," Zahra explained, gently crushing the orb.

Pop.

The beacon disintegrated, and Shen Ye felt as though a chain had been broken.

"What? He…?" Shen Ye clenched his fists in anger, his teeth grinding.

"It's fine. You're safe now," Zahra said with a smile.

"This demon is quite cunning… or cautious," Zahra thought with a smirk.

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In the Fourth Layer of Space…

Void frowned as he felt his beacon being destroyed. "Interesting," he muttered with a grin, continuing his journey.

"The next time we meet will be your death," Void murmured. He realized Shen Ye had likely encountered a Rank 3 powerhouse who had taken him in. The luck of a son of destiny is truly enviable.

(Host has gained an enemy capable of threatening him now.)

"Yeah, yeah, rub it in my face," Void said with a light laugh.

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At a planet...

Diaost Tm arrived at his sect and frowned. "Why would Foxytail schedule a meeting but bail out at the last moment?" Diaost Tm thought.

Just then, one of his elders appeared. "Sect Master, there's trouble... The Nine-Tailed Divine Clan has been attacked," the elder said with fear as Diaost Tm stood up in shock.

"How is that possible? Who did this?" Diaost Tm asked, shocked.

"We don't know how, but we saw who did it. It was a group of creatures, 3 meters in height, with some reaching 5 meters in size. Currently, they are destroying everything," the elder said in panic.

"Who or what could do this, and why?" Diaost Tm asked, shocked.

"What should we do now, Sect Master?" the elder asked, with fear.

"Call the disciples and the others. We are going there now," Diaost Tm said as the elder bowed and left to send out the instructions.

"I better ask for help," Diaost Tm said as he sent a message to one of the top ten.

"Are you free?" Diaost Tm asked.

"Yeah, what's up?" the being replied.

"I need your help. Foxytail is in trouble," Diaost Tm said.

"Okay, I'm coming," the being said.

"Sigh... I hope he is enough," Diaost Tm said with a sigh as space rippled.

A hole was seen as a portal slowly formed. "Here he comes," Diaost Tm thought as a red claw was seen.

Soon, the full body came into view. A beast with two giant wings, four limbs, and a face similar to those in the myths. A dragon was here.

"Fire Blade," Diaost Tm called out with a smile.

"Diaost Tm, nice to see you again," Fire Blade greeted. His aura was restrained as his body, hundreds of meters in size, towered over Diaost Tm. A long shadow was cast over his sect as the elders and other sect members were in shock.

They flew up and prepared to battle.

"It is fine. He is just here to help," Diaost Tm said as his elders looked at each other and retreated.

"The Sect Master is just meeting a friend. Everyone should retreat and prepare for war," an elder said as the disciples murmured, curious about what strange being this was and its massive size.

"We better chat up there to avoid distractions," Diaost Tm said with a smile.

Fire Blade nodded as they both disappeared.

"What speed..." an elder said in shock as they disappeared.

"So, you said Foxytail is in danger. Why and what happened?" Fire Blade asked as soon as they were up in the sky.

"Yes, she is in danger. How? I don't know, but what I do know is the creatures that are doing this," Diaost Tm said with a sigh.

"And which creatures are those?" Fire Blade asked, confused.

"I don't really know their names, but they are white in color and range from 3 meters in height to 5 meters in height," Diaost Tm said as Fire Blade frowned.

"I know them. They are the SEIDES. They are like locusts; they eat everything in sight, including the planet itself," Fire Blade said with a frown.

"What? They can be stopped, right?" Diaost Tm asked in fright.

"Yes, they can be stopped, but only if their main hive is not here. So let's hope it is a small branch hive. Otherwise, we won't be able to do anything but leave," Fire Blade said with a slight sigh.

"Why?" Diaost Tm asked as he gazed at the giant dragon's body, filled with a terrifying aura. Although not shown, the dragon should be at least at the middle of Rank 2.

"Their main hive has a Rank 3 being," Fire Blade said, making Diaost Tm step back.

"What?" Diaost Tm said out loud in shock.

"It will be fine. Let's check it out first. It might be a branch hive, okay?" Fire Blade said as Diaost Tm meditated for a bit to calm his nerves.

Fire Blade sighed, remembering the scenes of the SEIDES eating a galaxy in front of him. The only race like them are the insect race. They are also like that, but they eat energy, while the SEIDES consume everything that is matter.

"And try not to let those below notice this," Fire Blade said as Diaost Tm nodded. Everyone knew that Fire Blade was a commander capable of leading an army to victory, so he had a lot of experience in things like this.

With a nod, both of them flew down, and the sect disciples and elders were ready.

With a wave of Diaost Tm's arm, floating ships appeared as the disciples boarded them, all with the mentality of helping the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan.

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