Chapter 1278: The Summons

“All those above the Heaven Monarch level must gather?”

Yi Tianyun didn’t think too much about it and immediately followed the instructions on the token, quickly flying towards the designated city for assembly. The gathering city was one of the main cities in the Evil Spirit Divine Realm, Evil Dragon City.

Evil Dragon City already had many elders present. Initially, Yi Tianyun had planned to attack this place but thought it would easily attract major figures, so he attacked the more remote areas first.

Who would have thought that after destroying only a few cities, the Evil Spirit Domain Lord would be dispatched immediately? It was evident that they felt incapable of dealing with him and had no choice but to send him. Otherwise, if they flew over one by one to suppress Yi Tianyun, the Evil Spirit Divine Realm’s forces would be severely diminished.

“Evil Dragon City, one of the main cities, indeed has more elite troops…”

Yi Tianyun’s eyes gleamed. If he could conquer this place, it would be like cutting off one of the Evil Spirit Divine Realm’s arms. However, it was impossible to achieve now since the Evil Spirit Domain Lord was here, so he had to behave.

It seemed that the powerful ones were summoned not from the elders but directly from the Evil Spirit Domain Lord.

He noticed many Evil Spirit Race gathering here, all with Heaven Monarch-level cultivation. The large number made him even more tempted. If he could sweep them all away in one go, he would gain an enormous amount of experience and Crazy Points. Unfortunately, with the Evil Spirit Domain Lord present, he couldn’t act recklessly.

For now, he had to blend in and listen for any useful information.

As soon as he landed, several Evil Spirit Race nodded at him in acknowledgment. Having seen Yi Tianyun before, they knew he was the Holy Son, and naturally, they showed him respect.

Given his feat of breaking through many powerful foes, he had earned their respect. Among the Heaven Monarchs, his status was one of the highest, second only to the God Monarchs.

“Holy Son, I heard the elders summoned you, and you didn’t return. You’re quite daring, aren’t you?”

“Indeed, with such a significant event happening in the Evil Spirit Divine Realm, you stayed outside. It seems you really consider yourself a Holy Son who doesn’t need to do anything?”

“Our great Holy Son, you finally decided to return? Why not stay outside a bit longer? What’s the rush to come back?”

While some respected him, many mocked him, some even showing a hint of schadenfreude. They thought Yi Tianyun was too arrogant and indulgent. When the Divine Spirit Race escaped, most were required to search for them.

Yi Tianyun, however, left the Evil Spirit Divine Realm directly.

Yi Tianyun knew that the elders had continuously summoned him to return or join the search. But he had other matters to attend to at the time and couldn’t comply. He had already thought of a suitable explanation and didn’t worry about it.

Ignoring their remarks, he strode forward. As he reached the front, an elder approached, looking at him coldly, and said, “You finally decided to come back? As a Holy Son, you didn’t return when summoned. You better have a reasonable explanation!”

Because of the tokens they carried, the elders knew whether he had returned. When Yi Tianyun retrieved the Evil Spirit Puppet, the token was immediately isolated, preventing any messages from being received or sent.

As the elder questioned him, the surrounding Evil Spirit Race sneered, waiting to see how Yi Tianyun would handle the situation.

“Can you give me a reasonable explanation?”

At this moment, Elder Tai Suo approached, equally displeased. He believed that Yi Tianyun was derelict in his duties. With the race in crisis, Yi Tianyun’s refusal to return was a serious offense, akin to defying orders.

Without offering an explanation, Yi Tianyun released his powerful aura, a Heaven Monarch peak-level force, sweeping around and pushing the nearby Evil Spirit Race back a few steps. The formidable aura was difficult for them to withstand.

“Heaven Monarch peak level!?” The surrounding Evil Spirit Race were shocked. They had heard that Yi Tianyun’s cultivation was only at the second or third level of the Heaven Monarch?

How had he reached the peak level so quickly?

“Heaven Monarch peak level?” Elder Tai Suo’s eyes lit up, his displeasure disappearing. “You couldn’t return because you were advancing in your cultivation?”

“Yes, Elder. I was cultivating outside, focusing on improving my cultivation, and forgot about the token,” Yi Tianyun said solemnly. “But a mistake is a mistake. I am willing to accept any punishment!”

Not only did Elder Tai Suo’s displeasure fade, but the other elders also relaxed. Cultivation breakthroughs were not easy, and having more powerful individuals was a good thing. They were pleased with Yi Tianyun’s rapid advancement.

“A rapid breakthrough to this level means you must have found some opportunity, right? In that case, it’s understandable.” Elder Tai Suo waved his hand, smiling. “I pardon your offense. Opportunities like this aren’t easy to come by. This special situation is understandable.”

“Thank you, Elder Tai Suo, for your understanding!” Yi Tianyun smiled faintly, knowing they would forgive him.

Here, strength was respected. The faster one’s cultivation improved, the better. Moreover, his absence from the search effort wasn’t critical. However, under normal circumstances, he would be expected to help.

Heaven Monarch-level searches were much faster than those by Earth Monarchs.

The surrounding Evil Spirit Race looked on with jealousy. They had hoped to see Yi Tianyun punished, but instead, he had risen in status!

“That’s enough. The Domain Lord is about to arrive. You’ve all worked hard, and the Domain Lord has taken notice.” Elder Tai Suo gestured for them to stand properly as the Evil Spirit Domain Lord was about to arrive.

Once Elder Tai Suo had arranged everyone, he flew to the high platform, awaiting the Domain Lord’s arrival.

Moments later, the Evil Spirit Domain Lord descended from the void. The elders immediately stood and knelt, followed by the Evil Spirit Race below.

Yi Tianyun also had to kneel, feigning respect.

“Greetings, Domain Lord!”

The deafening roar echoed through the sky, signifying their reverence.

The Evil Spirit Domain Lord descended and sat on the high chair, his lofty gaze sweeping over them. “Rise.”

“Thank you, Domain Lord!”

Everyone stood, looking at the Evil Spirit Domain Lord with awe. Such powerful strength naturally commanded their respect.

Yi Tianyun smirked silently. So what if he was a Heaven Venerable? He couldn’t even detect Yi Tianyun’s true identity.

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Evil Spirit Domain Lord’s gaze swept across the assembled Evil Spirit Race members. After a long time without inspecting the current situation, he looked around and nodded slightly, feeling that everything was in order.

He then spoke loudly, “Recently, an intolerable incident occurred: an infiltrator broke into our realm! Not only did they rescue the Divine Spirit Race members we painstakingly captured, but they also destroyed our cities and killed many of our people! This individual’s cultivation wasn’t high but possessed the power of a God Monarch, making it difficult for even ordinary God Monarchs to resist!”

“However, I ultimately killed this intruder! Still, I don’t know if they had any accomplices. I will have people investigate this matter thoroughly, to uncover the infiltrator’s background completely!”

“Anyone who invades our Evil Spirit Divine Realm must face our punishment! They must understand that our Evil Spirit Race is not to be trifled with and will make them pay the price!”

“Punishment! Punishment! Punishment!”

“Make them pay! Make them pay! Make them pay!”

The crowd roared in unison, deeply moved by the Domain Lord’s words. They were excited and felt their Domain Lord was invincible. He had easily killed the infiltrator who had destroyed several cities, causing widespread panic.

They had been worried that the same fate might befall them, with no means of defense. The cities that were destroyed had considerable strength.

Yi Tianyun, standing below, was momentarily stunned. Had he been killed? But upon reflection, he smiled.

This was about saving face for the superior. The Evil Spirit Domain Lord couldn’t admit that the infiltrator had escaped, so he claimed to have killed them. If another attack happened, he could simply say it was another infiltrator.

This way, he could maintain his dignity and increase his prestige.

“Although that’s the case, we still need to strengthen our defenses. Until we fully investigate, you must guard the Evil Spirit Divine Realm diligently! Report any emergencies to the elders, who will then inform me!”

“You’ll face some hardship during this period, but the elders will provide you with rewards. Once we’ve uncovered everything, I’ll ensure those who wronged us pay the price, and all the seized items will be rewarded to you!”

The Evil Spirit Domain Lord’s gaze was cold. He was determined to uncover the truth, feeling humiliated by this incident. He wouldn’t rest until he had all the answers.

“Thank you, Domain Lord!”

The Heavenly Monarchs knelt one by one. Yi Tianyun knelt, too, though he was inwardly laughing. They wanted to investigate his background, but what was there to find? As the master of the Three Realms, who could know his details?

The human race was widespread and couldn’t be exterminated completely. Their status was generally low, making them impossible to trace. Given his power, he suspected they would look into the Three Realm Divine Realms.

The Evil Spirit Domain Lord waved his hand, and numerous pill bottles, each containing the same amount, fell into their hands.

After distributing the pills, he then handed out a large batch of weapons. Upon receiving them, they found they were mid-tier Reincarnation-level weapons, while those with higher cultivation received high-tier Reincarnation-level weapons.

Some even received low-tier Heavenly Dao-level weapons! The distribution was based on cultivation. Yi Tianyun received a low-tier Heavenly Dao-level weapon, a generous reward.

There were thousands of Heavenly Monarchs present, and to hand out so many treasures was indeed generous.

The Heavenly Monarchs were satisfied with their rewards, especially the promise of more if they uncovered the infiltrator’s origins.

With such incentives, they were more than willing to work harder. Serving the Evil Spirit Domain Lord was an honor!

After the gathering, they returned to their posts. As Yi Tianyun was about to leave, Elder Tai Suo transmitted a message, “Don’t rush off. Stay behind.”

Yi Tianyun stopped, his heart sinking. Were they going to ask about the Holy Maiden, Ji Shuilian? If they asked him to summon her, it would be a problem since she wasn’t with him.

But he didn’t flee; instead, he calmly walked over to Elder Tai Suo.

“Elder Tai Suo, what’s the matter?” Yi Tianyun asked.

“Your breakthrough speed is impressive, and your past achievements are noteworthy. I want you to meet the Domain Lord for some guidance,” Elder Tai Suo said with a smile.

Yi Tianyun breathed a sigh of relief. It was just a meeting with the Domain Lord for guidance, not about summoning Ji Shuilian.

Elder Tai Suo led him to the Evil Spirit Domain Lord, and they knelt together.

“Greetings, Domain Lord!” Yi Tianyun shouted loudly.

“Hmm.” The Evil Spirit Domain Lord examined him closely before nodding. “Not bad. You seem to have had some opportunities. You’ve strengthened your body with the Dark Spirit Fruit and have good cultivation. Overall, you’re a suitable candidate for the position of Holy Son.”

The praise from a Heaven Venerable was already impressive.

“Thank you, Domain Lord!” Yi Tianyun replied.

“This is your reward.” The Evil Spirit Domain Lord flicked his hand, sending a light orb into Yi Tianyun’s mind, more precisely, into the Evil Spirit Puppet’s mind.

Yi Tianyun immediately sensed that it was a mid-tier Heavenly Dao martial art, specifically tailored for the Dark Holy Body, perfectly suited for his cultivation.

“Thank you, Domain Lord, for your generosity!” Yi Tianyun expressed his gratitude, feigning deep appreciation.

“Hmm. When you break through to the fifth level of the God Monarch, come find me. I’ll make you my direct disciple!” the Evil Spirit Domain Lord said solemnly.

Yi Tianyun quickly responded, “Thank you, Domain Lord, for your nurturing. I will live up to your expectations and advance my cultivation!”

Elder Tai Suo and the others were envious. It was rare for the Evil Spirit Domain Lord to take a direct disciple, and such a position promised great future prospects.

However, Yi Tianyun smiled coldly inside. This was exactly what he needed. As an infiltrator, he could now work from the inside to bring them down!

His current cultivation was insufficient, but he could take his time. With dual identities, he could blend in perfectly. If the Evil Spirit Domain Lord knew his true identity was human, he would be infuriated beyond belief.