TL: Etude
The eting of the abyssal creatures belonging to the Beastmaster Sect ended quickly, and they each left to guard their assigned regions.
They had been busy setting up formations. Unfortunately, their ti after awakening had been too short, and it was impossible to complete the grand formation that would cover the entire Abyss of the Beastmaster Sect so quickly.
This was only achievable because the formation foundation laid by the Dao Ancestors of the Beastmaster Sect still remained. Otherwise, even with the large number of these Half-Step True Ancestor-level abyssal creatures, they would not have been able to establish the formation successfully.
Moreover, many abyssal creatures within the abyss posed a serious threat to these forr Beastmaster Sect mbers. After all, just because they had transford into abyssal creatures did not an they could command other abyssal beings.
The abyss followed a strict hierarchy. Abyssal nobles could command large numbers of abyssal creatures, but only if they were recognized by the will of the abyss and beca an Abyss Lord of a specific region. Only then would they be able to command the other abyssal creatures within their territory.
However, these transford beings had not yet beco Abyss Lords—they were rely abyssal creatures themselves and thus could not give orders to others.
Although the Abyss of the Beastmaster Sect was only a fragnt of the Infinite Abyss, its core region still housed a lord.
Fortunately, these Abyss Lords rarely left their domains. As long as they were not provoked, there would be no major issues.
But once provoked, these abyssal creatures would face total annihilation.
…
“Abyssal creatures with intelligence and great power…”
Ye Tian learned of this situation from other Half-Step True Ancestors in the Void Sky Hall, and the news surprised him.
Based on his understanding, as well as what he knew from Blackwind Mountain’s information about the Infinite Abyss, abyssal creatures were not supposed to possess intelligence—unless they were abyssal nobles like the Abyss Lords, who had so degree of wisdom.
However, it was far more difficult for an abyssal creature to beco an Abyss Lord than it was for a True Monarch to advance to True Ancestor. Out of countless abyssal creatures, only one might evolve into an abyssal noble.
Even then, once an abyssal creature beca an Abyss Lord, it had to pass the will of the abyss’s test. If the test succeeded, its soul would transform, and intelligence would erge. But failure ant certain death.
Thus, abyssal nobles were extrely rare.
The news, however, suggested that it wasn’t an Abyss Lord that had appeared, but rather intelligent abyssal creatures.
“This is strange. How could abyssal creatures possess intelligence? That would violate the very rules of the abyss!” Ye Tian was puzzled.
Abyssal creatures were inherently powerful. Many of them had bodies so strong that they could rival weaker Half-Step True Ancestors purely through physical strength alone.
If these creatures gained intelligence and mastered the path of cultivation, their strength would beco unimaginably terrifying.
Such intelligent abyssal creatures would have a much higher chance of ascending to Abyss Lord status.
If too many of these creatures appeared, the abyssal race might not only unify the domain but also grow into a force that could not be underestimated. They could potentially break free from the Infinite Abyss and invade the outside world!
In truth, the Infinite Abyss, though considered a forbidden zone, was powerful only because of its unique rules. Without those rules, the Infinite Abyss would not be seen as particularly formidable. Any force from the Upper Three Heavens could dispatch a Pinnacle Dao Ancestor to sweep through it.
The so-called “forbidden zone” only applied to forces from the Lower Three Heavens and the Middle Three Heavens.
“It seems the Infinite Abyss has undergone so changes, giving rise to intelligent abyssal creatures. There may be more than just one of them. These beings are far too dangerous. Even though the rules still restrict them within the fragnts of the Infinite Abyss, they now have a chance to ascend to True Ancestor level. Even the rules of the quasi-Dao Realm struggle to influence the laws within the abyssal fragnts.” Ye Tian mused to himself.
The fragnt operated almost like a self-contained world. As long as the creatures remained inside, Abyss Lords would rely have their strength slightly suppressed—they wouldn’t be crushed to death by the laws.
He estimated his own strength and concluded that if he encountered an Abyss Lord, he probably wouldn’t stand a chance.
Abyss Lords were known to possess the most elite bloodlines within the Divine Heaven Domain. Only the most outstanding geniuses among cultivators could hope to fight them on equal terms.
And the top geniuses of the Divine Heaven Domain—what kind of concept was that? Soone like True Monarch Dragon Sea, a personal disciple of a Dao Ancestor, wouldn’t even be considered one of the top-tier talents within that realm.
Although Ye Tian considered his abilities monstrous, the idea of challenging an Abyss Lord was a long shot.
Unless he reached the peak of the Half-Step True Ancestor realm, he stood little chance of defeating one.
“I need to be more cautious!”
Ye Tian realized that his previous knowledge and assumptions about the Infinite Abyss were no longer reliable. The situation had changed drastically, and the abyss was no longer the sa as before.
There was also another pressing issue.
While it was normal for abyssal creatures to gather Harmony treasures, these items were typically only valuable to cultivators. Abyss Lords had little use for such artifacts and generally did not bother collecting them.
However, the ergence of intelligent beings complicated things. Not only did they possess intelligence comparable to cultivators, but they even built palaces and other structures. It was highly likely they would seek out and gather Harmony treasures as well.
If that were the case, most Harmony treasures within the Infinite Abyss were likely already in the possession of these intelligent abyssal creatures. Even if a few remained scattered across the abyss, their numbers must be limited.
That day,
As Ye Tian flew through the abyss, he sensed a water palace within an abyssal river.
Inside that water palace, Ye Tian’s Copy Talent detected an abyssal creature.
What he discovered through his Copy Talent shocked him!
Abyssal Creature: Li Cang
Cultivation Talent: Supre-Level Origin Strength Talent
Origin Speed Talent: Super God-Level Limit
Origin Body Talent: Super God-Level Limit
Abyssal Body Talent: Super God-Level Limit
Origin Spear Talent: Supre
Origin Water Talent: Super God-Level Limit
Judging by these talents, the abyssal creature was incredibly gifted—but this wasn’t normal! Other abyssal creatures relied on their bloodlines and physiques, not talent. Yet, this abyssal creature’s talents resembled those of a genius cultivator. What’s more, it even had a cultivator-style na, which was exceedingly strange!
During his travels, Ye Tian had encountered many abyssal creatures, almost none of which had nas. A na carried great aning—too much aning.
“This abyssal creature not only has intelligence, but aside from its identity, it’s no different from a cultivator. Could it be…?”
Ye Tian thought of a possibility: This abyssal creature might actually be a cultivator—one who had taken over the body of an abyssal creature.
Under normal circumstances, this would be nearly impossible. However, the Divine Heaven Domain contained all sorts of strange and sinister secret techniques. It wouldn’t be surprising if there were a thod to forcefully seize the body of an abyssal creature without any side effects, allowing the user to continue cultivating.
“If I capture him, I might be able to uncover the truth!”
Ye Tian descended rapidly, approaching the water palace.
…
At that mont, inside the water palace, a disciple of the Beastmaster Sect sensed Ye Tian’s arrival and frowned.
“Another Half-Step True Ancestor. These fools really want to die!”
The disciple set down his work and rushed outside.
He didn’t want to fight inside the water palace—it would damage not only the palace but also disrupt the formations he was setting up.
“Die!”
The Beastmaster Sect disciple extended his abyssal claw, aiming to seize Ye Tian.
Against an ordinary Half-Step True Ancestor, this claw strike would have been enough to kill them.
However, he severely underestimated Ye Tian’s strength.
Ye Tian activated the Yin-Yang Dual Limit Saber, an origin divine ability. A brilliant saber light condensed, slicing
through the abyssal claw of the Beastmaster Sect disciple in an instant. The saber light continued its montum, directly shattering half of the disciple’s body.
Seizing the opportunity, Ye Tian used the Blackwind Domain Technique to suppress and severely wound the disciple. At the sa ti, he unleashed several sealing techniques to bind him.
“Blackwind Domain Technique… You’re a disciple of Blackwind Mountain! This is a misunderstanding!”
The disciple of the Beastmaster Sect panicked and shouted in fear.
Hearing this, Ye Tian paused briefly, surprised.
“You, an abyssal creature, recognize the Blackwind Domain Technique?” Ye Tian asked coldly.
The disciple imdiately realized he had slipped up, but it was too late for regret.
“Speak. Who exactly are you?” Ye Tian demanded in an icy tone, placing a hand on the disciple’s head. A terrifying force flowed through his hand, ready to crush the disciple’s skull and obliterate his soul at any mont.
“I… I…” The disciple trembled with fear. He wanted to speak but hesitated, afraid to do so.
anwhile, in secret, the disciple was sending out a ssage for help.
Sensing the communication attempt, Ye Tian didn’t hesitate—he crushed the disciple’s skull without a second thought. At the sa ti, he unleashed a barrage of attacks on the disciple’s body, preventing it from healing or regenerating.
In the blink of an eye, the disciple’s life force was extinguished, and his body reverted to the lifeless form of an abyssal creature.
Ye Tian had anticipated that the disciple might not speak the truth, so he killed him decisively to prevent any unexpected developnts. It was a necessary action.
Afterward, Ye Tian searched the disciple’s body and found a small storage space. Inside were large quantities of treasures.
As Ye Tian browsed through the items one by one, he gradually uncovered the disciple’s true identity.
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