Chapter 1423: Chapter 1423: The Situation of the All Paths Sacred Land
The sect master, Hu Yang, was indeed very distressed, as were all the members of the Ghost Leaf Sect, to the point of spitting blood.
If the Ghost Leaf Sect hadn’t schemed to disrupt the Divine Woman Sect’s previous plan to invite Emperor San Shi, they might have won now. Moreover, to disrupt the Divine Woman Sect’s plan, the Ghost Leaf Sect paid a large sum of resources to Emperor San Shi.
But this can’t be blamed on Emperor San Shi; the blame lies solely with the Ghost Leaf Sect themselves.
"May I know where Mr. Jing Yan hails from?" Hu Yang looked at Jing Yan, speaking much more politely now.
"From the Human Territory," Jing Yan responded.
"I thought as much. In the All Paths World, a powerhouse like Mr. Jing Yan, even if I haven’t seen him, I must have heard of him. So, Mr. Jing Yan is a powerhouse from the Nine Great Divine Realms of the Human Territory," Hu Yang nodded heavily.
Jing Yan smiled briefly and didn’t say more.
"Mr. Jing Yan, the city-seizing battle is now over. How about visiting the Divine Woman Sect for a few days?" Xiao Ziyi suggested, smiling at Jing Yan.
"It’s more respectful to accept your invitation!" Jing Yan paused for a moment and then nodded.
He still needed to inquire with Xiao Ziyi about the situation regarding the All Paths Sacred Land. So, visiting the Divine Woman Sect for a few days was just right.
"Mr. Jing Yan, although we had a small conflict before, it’s not a big issue. Our Ghost Leaf Sect also wishes to invite Mr. Jing Yan to visit us." Hu Yang’s eyes flickered as he spoke again.
"Master Hu, if there’s an opportunity in the future, I can visit the Ghost Leaf Sect. However, recently I may not have the time," Jing Yan said, looking at Hu Yang.
"Haha, no worries. In the future, when Mr. Jing Yan comes to the Ghost Leaf Sect, I, Hu Yang, will certainly welcome you with all my heart," Hu Yang laughed heartily.
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Afterward, everyone gradually dispersed.
Zhao Tianmei returned to Tanshan City alone. Jing Yan, on the other hand, along with Gao Feng and Jing Dongxue, followed Xiao Ziyi and others to the main base of the Divine Woman Sect.
Over ten days later, Jing Yan and the others entered the main base of the Divine Woman Sect.
Inside a great hall.
Jing Yan, along with Xiao Ziyi and other high-level figures of the Divine Woman Sect, were present.
Xiao Ziyi also handed over all the rewards promised to Jing Yan for assisting the Divine Woman Sect in participating in the city-seizing battle.
Ten Law Ancestors and a bottle of Daozhen Stone Milk. This bottle of Daozhen Stone Milk was about one hundred drops.
Jing Yan didn’t have the intention to stay too long at the Divine Woman Sect, so he took this opportunity to inquire about the situation of the All Paths Sacred Land.
"Mr. Jing Yan, the current All Paths Sacred Land has already fallen apart. The situation of the All Paths Sacred Land is quite complicated," Xiao Ziyi said softly, slightly furrowing her brow.
"A long time ago, the All Paths Sacred Land was always the most powerful force in our All Paths World. But since Lord Heavenly Venerate was no longer around, the All Paths Sacred Land’s control over the All Paths World gradually weakened."
"At the same time, the Wanbao Divine Hall has risen rapidly. Nowadays, the Wanbao Divine Hall is the most powerful force in the All Paths World, without exception. It’s said that the Hall Master of the Wanbao Divine Hall, the Wanbao Daoist, is a powerhouse approaching the Supreme Heavenly Venerate level. Moreover, this Wanbao Daoist has an extremely impressive ability in the Alchemy Dao. The rapid rise of the Wanbao Divine Hall is closely related to his abilities in the Alchemy Dao."
"If the All Paths Sacred Land remains divided as it is now, I’m afraid that in billions of years, not many people will remember the All Paths Sacred Land." Xiao Ziyi’s tone was filled with deep lament.
"The All Paths Sacred Land is falling apart?" Jing Yan frowned.
"Exactly! The Holy Master of the All Paths Sacred Land suddenly disappeared three hundred million years ago and hasn’t appeared since. From then on, the All Paths Sacred Land has been a fragmented entity," Xiao Ziyi shook her head gently.
"Sigh, it’s ironic. The once highly coveted Quenching God Star Tower of the All Paths Sacred Land has now been snatched away by the Wanbao Divine Hall. Yet the All Paths Sacred Land still shows no signs of unity, and internal conflicts are even more intense."
"Currently, the All Paths Sacred Land is roughly divided into five factions. Among these five, the main branch is the weakest. The strongest martial artist of the main branch seems to be only a God Lord at the Emperor Level. Not only does the Wanbao Divine Hall covet the main branch of the All Paths Sacred Land, but even the other four factions are eyeing it greedily."
"Many people believe that the main branch of the All Paths Sacred Land may not hold on much longer. Even if it’s not annexed by the Wanbao Divine Hall, it will be swallowed by the other four factions," Xiao Ziyi continued.
As Xiao Ziyi narrated the situation of the All Paths Sacred Land, some elders of the Divine Woman Sect would also supplement information about the All Paths Sacred Land.
With this understanding, Jing Yan gained a general understanding of the current situation of the All Paths Sacred Land.
Back then, the All Paths Venerable left a token known as the All Paths Order at the All Paths Sacred Land. However, three hundred million years ago, when the previous Holy Master of the All Paths Sacred Land disappeared, the All Paths Order vanished along with him.
Without the All Paths Order, the All Paths Sacred Land fell into fragmentation and constant internal strife in a very short time.
Now, all five factions of the All Paths Sacred Land vie for the position of Holy Master. However, none of the five factions submits to the others, leading to serious internal consumption, which also presented the Wanbao Divine Hall with a rare opportunity to rise.
Ironically, given the current circumstances, even if the All Paths Sacred Land reunites, it would be challenging to compete with the Wanbao Divine Hall.
In the future, it’s possible that the All Paths World might be renamed the Wanbao World.
"Mr. Jing Yan, you came from the Human Territory. Why are you investigating the situation of the All Paths Sacred Land?" Xiao Ziyi asked curiously, looking at Jing Yan.
"It all starts with the Land of Descent!"
"The martial artists of the All Paths World should also be aware of the Land of Descent, right?" Jing Yan raised his gaze and said.
"Yes, I’ve heard of it. It’s said that the Land of Descent is where the All Paths Venerable sat in meditation. Some from the All Paths World have tried to enter the Land of Descent, but it repels martial artists from the All Paths World. Whether at the God Lord or Main God Level, or even at lower levels, they can’t enter the Land of Descent," Xiao Ziyi said, frowning.
"Oh?" Jing Yan hadn’t expected that martial artists from the All Paths World couldn’t access the Land of Descent.
In the Human Territory, martial artists at the God Lord level can’t enter the Land of Descent, but those below the God Lord level will be automatically drawn in when they get close to it.
"We don’t know the reason either," Xiao Ziyi shook her head.
"I’ve entered the Land of Descent. Indeed, it is what’s left by the All Paths Venerable. Inside, I was entrusted by two friends, who are servants of the All Paths Venerable. They hoped I’d come to the All Paths World to check on the situation of the All Paths Sacred Land. By chance, now that I’m here, I paid more attention to it. As it stands, the All Paths Sacred Land is not doing well," Jing Yan said with a gentle sigh.
"Indeed! The All Paths Sacred Land has already decayed. Even if the previous Holy Master were to return, it would be challenging to lead the All Paths Sacred Land against the Wanbao Divine Hall," Xiao Ziyi replied with a bitter smile.