Divine Emperor of Death

Chapter 4136 Catastrophic Disaster?

Chapter 4136  Catastrophic Disaster?

While Davis was casually discussing with Mingzhi, the near destruction of the Verdant Vale Lower Realm's Realm Core sent shockwaves throughout the Lower Realms and the Minor Realms. This kind of cataclysmic notion was nearly unprecedented. It was so rare that it was only mentioned in some records, but even then, those realms had already approached the end of their lifespan, so it wasn't anything heaven-shattering.

But this news was different.

The Verdant Vale Lower Realm was one of the newest Lower Realms to form, and because its founder was a powerful cultivator, he managed to even restrict the Upper Realms from taking a piece of it. His rule, his ability to attract powerful cultivators and the natural environment allowed him to retain control over the realm.

It was said that the Azure Tree Lower Realm was also in similar straits, and they shared a good relationship. With the power of two realms, they were deemed powerful. However, their recent relationship had become worse because of the Verdant Vale Realm Master Thousand Windblades.

Still, for Realm Master Thousand Windblades to control the Verdant Vale Lower Realm, it could be seen how powerful he was. The Demonwinds changed faces every few hundred thousand years because they would ascend, but he remained the Sect Master for more than a million years.

With a tight control over the realm, his authority was unmatched. No one thought it would fall.

However, a certain group who merely entered the Verdant Vale Lower Realm to cross it had changed its fate forever!

In the skies above the Verdant Vale Sect's headquarters, the capital of the Verdant Vale Lower Realm, stood three realm masters and a lot of Grand Elders. Their expressions couldn't be described as each one had a different reaction to the scene they were looking at. If there was any word that could unify their expressions, it would be none other than 'grim'.

They were the first ones from other realms to sense the catastrophe. The ripple of strange energy alarmed even their own realm cores a bit. It was like a tidal wave of warnings, disrupting their realm cores momentarily.

Alarmed, they had gathered towards the source to deal with it.

However, what they saw after coming here was utter destruction.

The sect members of the Verdant Vale Sect were unruly yet confident wherever they went. But now, they were like headless flies, thrown into utter panic as they ran here and there, seemingly looting and pillaging.

Realm Master Thousand Windblades was nowhere to be seen. Their Grand Elders, the Demonwinds and the others were also nowhere to be seen. It seemed as though they had long fled.

However, they didn't react to the anarchy below. Instead, their gaze was on the realm core deep into the hole in the ground that seemed to have been melted through. They couldn't help but shudder as the grade of the rocks near the Realm Core was one of the strongest materials that could be found in the Lower Realms.

To think it was melted through all the way to the Realm Core.

However, that wasn't even the most frightening thing.

They could see the melted surface of the Realm Core near the top-middle outer layer. It seemed to have solidified already, but they could see the immense damage remaining on it.

"Exactly what could destroy a Realm Core?"

"Who has the power to commit such an act?"

Two of the Grand Elders finally opened their mouths, their voices full of disbelief. Their bodies shuddered with trepidation as they wiped the layer of sweat that formed on their foreheads.

Naturally, they heard what the people here said, but should they believe it? They couldn't help but look at the realm masters for their leadership.

These three were none other than the Starlight Jade Wolf Clan's Matriarch, Leora Verlight, the Obsidian Crystal Turtle Clan's Patriarch, Lombart Blackstone, and the Golden Crow Clan's Patriarch, Arata Sunborn.

The three Realm Masters appeared shaken themselves.

Particularly, Realm Master Leora Verlight and Realm Master Arata Sunborn recalled the warnings their branch clan's former Patriarchs gave them. It had something to do with the destruction of their realm, but how could they seriously buy it?

They were thinking more along the lines of the eradication of the clan rather than the realm itself.

"Could it be the Divine Emperor of Death's people…?" Realm Master Lombart Blackstone's expression quivered.

He was aware that Andiron Blackryst had come to retrieve his people, but he hadn't done anything to block them. However, this situation was just too strange. He received information that Fenren Jadelight was spotted in the Starlight Jade Wolf Lower Realm. Considering the realm pathways, it made sense if Fenren Jadelight passed through the Verdant Vale Lower Realm.

However, how could he or even the Divine Emperor of Death have such power?

"Even a superior being above the Autarch Stage wouldn't be able to harm a Realm Core, right?"

He turned to look at the other two Realm Masters. Through status alone, they enjoyed a greater position than him. After all, he was the Realm Master of a Minor Realm, and they were Realm Masters of Lower Realms.

But in some other realm and with no formal event, they were all the same.

"I think so." Realm Master Leora Verlight nodded. She took a deep breath, her bosoms heaving ever so lightly, "No being has ever managed to harm a Realm Core. Even the fabled Voidslime Realm Eater that's known to eat space and consume all kinds of mini-realms cannot put a dent into a Minor Realm's Core, much less a Lower Realm's Core…"

"True. The only reason the Astral Forgeheart Minor Realm's Realm Core could even be made into a pill was because it was at the end of its cycle and its defenses extremely low. They announced they could not replicate it even if they wanted it to unless a realm was approaching the end of its life again." Realm Master Arata Sunborn sucked in a cold breath.

He still couldn't believe what he was seeing, feeling his heart pound. He was filled with trepidation as the implications were far beyond major. It exceeded the war occurring in the Greater Realm.

After all, this was more like dying from the inside. If it was not rectified, then the entire galaxy would be in danger!

The only reason they were all safe and sound in the Lower Realms was because it was kind of a safe space for the human race. For the same reason, anyone above the Level Autarch Stage was encouraged to leave the Lower Realms and ascend so there could be more stability and peace.

Anyone who reached the Level Autarch Stage would also be at a loss since they would not be able to find resources that would help them. Hence, they will voluntarily proceed to the Upper Realms even if they were not told, so most rogue cultivators who remained here above the Mid-Level Autarch Stage were here to live a decadent life.

They, the Realm Masters and other powerful cultivators had the duty to deal with them as long as they were making trouble in their realms or nearby.

Hence, the Lower Realms were a relatively stable and safe space for the human race. That did not change from the time the human race conquered this galaxy, but for the first time, this was no longer the case.

If the realm cores could be harmed, then none of them were safe! There would be no space to live in the Lower Realms! The fires of destruction might even spread to the Upper Realms!

"Quick, inform all the realms of this catastrophic disaster. It seems that a spirit has finally manifested in the form of apocalyptic flames or vice versa. We mustn't waste any time."

Realm Master Leora Verlight commanded with a grim expression.

She and the others looked around the city and the outskirts.

The vibrant green forests and fertile valleys appeared to be withering. The skies were a bit turbulent, streaked with ominous cracks of black and purple energy reminiscent of the apocalyptic flames. This was enough proof of the existence of that rumored little apocalyptic flame spirit.

Mountains crumbled, rivers evaporated, and the very ground fractured, forming bottomless chasms that swallowed entire regions.

Even the rich density of heaven and earth energy here was slightly contaminated.

This kind of damage spread outward. They didn't know if it was temporary or something that would extend all the way to the edge of the realm and cause a huge collapse.

"W-wait, look… the Realm Core is flickering with a white light ever so lightly. That means… doesn't that mean it is masterless…?"

Suddenly, one of the Grand Elders pointed to a vague light that stemmed from underneath the Realm Core. It couldn't be seen properly since they were directly above it.

"…!"

However, the moment the three Realm Masters saw it, only one thought was echoing in their minds.

Realm Master Thousand Windblades was dead!?