Chapter 237 - 233 Supreme Domain

At this moment, Xia Yi no longer possessed the majesty of an Emperor.

Now, he was more of a father, revealing a fatherly kindness for the first time.

Over the years, since he ascended the throne, everything he did was worthy of an Emperor, worthy of his father, and worthy of the Nine Provinces.

But towards this only daughter, he felt immense guilt.

From the moment she was born, he was strict with her and never showed her a father’s love, which is the sorrow of being born into the Imperial Family.

"Alright, alright!"

After a long while, Xia Yi held Xia Lingyu with both hands, looking at his daughter sobbing like a rain-drenched pear, and his heart ached even more.

However—

He suppressed his heartache and slowly said, "Your surname is Xia, your father is the Emperor, this is your father’s destiny. Your father has done everything he should, and in the future, it will be up to you to shoulder the responsibility of the Nine Provinces."

"But... Father..."

Xia Lingyu still sobbed.

Although she was the Princess of Great Xia, she was also a daughter.

She couldn’t accept this outcome.

She wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn’t speak, just looked at him quietly.

"I hope you can understand!"

Xia Yi sighed softly.

Then he looked towards Zhou Zheng and Chen Xuan.

"I don’t have much time left, I think you can see that."

Even though he knew he was going to die, Xia Yi’s face showed no sadness, instead appearing relaxed.

Chen Xuan felt a chill in his heart.

However, he respected this Human Emperor even more.

The survival of the Human Realm was bought with his life.

It would be impossible if he didn’t care about the Nine Provinces.

But he still asked, "Is there any way?"

Such a Human Emperor shouldn’t just die like this, asking this question was only having a bit of hope in his heart.

"No!"

Xia Yi answered decisively, and Chen Xuan’s last bit of hope was shattered.

At this moment, his face also became sad.

"Alright, there’s no need for you to be like this. As I just said, I’ve done what I should!"

"The threat of the Demon Realm is gone!"

"But that doesn’t mean the Human Realm is without problems."

"I can tell you, the Human Realm only has a hundred years left. In a hundred years, there will be a disaster far greater than the Demon Realm, a true disaster!"

At this moment, Xia Yi’s expression became serious again.

Upon hearing this, not only Chen Xuan and Xia Lingyu but even Zhou Zheng’s face changed.

"What disaster?"

Chen Xuan immediately asked.

The other two also looked at Xia Yi, waiting for his answer.

"This matter has to be talked about since before ancient times."

Xia Yi slowly began to speak.

"Long before ancient times, the Human Realm was very strong, stronger than the other realms, at that time, even Immortal Grade wasn’t considered anything, there were even levels above it!"

"But prosperity comes with decline. The Human Realm was too powerful, causing the other realms to feel a great threat!"

"So, the Human Realm was besieged by the other realms."

"Of course, if it was only this, there wouldn’t be much of a problem, because at that time the Human Realm was very strong! So, in the end, the Human Realm won and crushed the other realms’ armies!"

At this point, Xia Yi paused.

At this moment, Chen Xuan was also puzzled. If that was the case, why did the human race become so weak afterwards?

Xia Yi saw the confusion in the minds of the three and then explained, "Because the World Spirit of the Human Realm was injured!"

"It was a joint sneak attack by the World Spirits of the other realms!"

"From that time on, the Human Realm began to decline, and this was the ultimate goal of the other realms! The fundamental reason for the siege of the Human Realm by the other realms was to cover the joint attack of the World Spirits of the other realms on the World Spirit of the Human Realm!"

"In the end, they succeeded!"

Although the powerful figures of the human race found out afterwards, it was too late.

"So, the meaning of the Human Realm only having a hundred years left is because of the World Spirit?"

Chen Xuan asked.

"Yes!"

Xia Yi nodded slightly, "Although after that great war, the powerful figures of the human race used countless methods to remedy it, and there were some effects!"

"But..."

"In ancient times, the Demon Realm launched a two-realm war again, and this time although only the Demon Realm and the Ghost Realm took action, the World Spirit was injured even more severely!"

"So, after the ancient times, the Martial Dao lineage of the human race declined sharply."

"Don’t mention Immortal Grade, even the first grade became increasingly difficult!"

"Ultimately, it’s because of the World Spirit!"

"Then why kill those sect people?" Chen Xuan was puzzled, given that, why was there a purge of sect people before?

"Replenishment!"

"Replenishment?"

Chen Xuan was even more confused now.

"Yes! Let me give you an example, a patch of farmland, but not very healthy farmland, can only plant a limited number of seedlings, but once there are too many, these seedlings not only won’t grow well, but will also make this patch of farmland even worse!"

"So some seedlings must be removed and burned to nourish this patch of farmland!"

"The World Spirit is almost the same meaning, killing those sect people in the end all fed back to the World Spirit, and can also stabilize the injuries of the World Spirit to some extent."

"Especially killing those masters? And were wars between countries also because of this?"

"Yes!"

Xia Yi nodded, since he had thought of it, there was no need for him to explain further.

"Phew—"

Chen Xuan let out a long sigh, his heart full of shock, what a big game of chess.

Now he finally understood all of this.

Why there was a sudden purge of sects,

Why was it that Great Zhou was so easily able to establish their empire,

while Great Xia spared no cost to attack Celestial Water Commandery.

All these developments were part of his plan.

Back then, he found it strange and couldn’t figure it out.

Now it seems everything was for the World Spirit.

But there was still one more doubt, so he asked again, "What about the Demon Realm? Did Your Majesty foresee it too?"

"Haha, do you think I can truly control everything?"

All of this planning was indeed for the World Spirit, but he truly hadn’t expected the Demon Race to invade the Human Realm once more.

After all, they all know what the Human Realm is like now.

Until that black dragon accidentally entered the Human Realm, obtaining from it the idea to target the World Spirit for further advancement.

That’s why the subsequent changes occurred.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone to any lengths for a Realm Breakthrough nor turned into his current state.

But it wasn’t in vain!

At least he obtained the treasure from the demon emperor to delay the World Spirit’s injuries.

Otherwise, even with all his planning, the World Spirit would barely live another seventy or eighty years.

Not only that, but he also received important information on a way to restore the World Spirit.

This is why, right after the great battle ended, he brought the three of them here.

"So you’re saying the Human Realm only has a hundred years left!"

Zhou Zheng, who had been silent all this time, spoke up, his eyes filled with unwillingness, spending so much effort for this outcome.

Disappointment and helplessness filled his heart.

Not just him, but Chen Xuan, Xia Lingyu felt the same way.

So many died, only to find the Human Realm can only survive another hundred years, an outcome unacceptable to anyone.

"Is there another way?"

Seeing the disappointment on their faces, Xia Yi spoke, giving them hope.

"What way?"

Chen Xuan immediately asked.

"Go to the legendary Supreme Domain, where there’s said to be a treasure that can restore the World Spirit!"

Supreme Domain!

This was the first time Chen Xuan and the others heard of this name.

"What kind of place is this?"

Chen Xuan asked, puzzled, as were Zhou Zheng and Xia Lingyu. A place with a treasure to restore the World Spirit piqued his curiosity — what kind of place is it?

"Consider it a realm higher than the Human Realm, but I’m not too sure about the specifics. One of you needs to go explore it!"

He had only heard of the Supreme Domain.

Said in passing by his father years ago; if it weren’t for the mention by that old demon, he would have forgotten.

"Only one person?"

"Yes!"

They are now the most outstanding in the Human Realm. If it were feasible, he would send all of them to the Supreme Domain, but... it’s impossible!

With his current strength, he could only escort one of them to the Supreme Domain!

And there’s no guarantee of success.

"The Supreme Domain is full of danger, so... I hope you go!"

Xia Yi’s finger pointed at Chen Xuan.

He didn’t choose his daughter or Zhou Zheng, not out of fear of danger, but because Chen Xuan was the strongest and most gifted among them.

He had the biggest opportunity.

"Me?"

Chen Xuan was somewhat surprised, but it made sense after a moment of thought.

Frankly, neither Zhou Zheng nor Xia Lingyu could compare to him.

"Yes! You don’t need to answer me right away. You have a year to decide, come to the Imperial City when you’re ready!"

"And one more thing I must remind you, the Human Realm can no longer produce Immortal Grades!"

"Even if it could, I would erase it at any cost! Remember this!"

...

Xia Yi left the Taihe Palace with Xia Lingyu.

Chen Xuan stood quietly there.

"Supreme Domain?"

Repeating these words in his mind, Xia Yi’s final warning wasn’t taken seriously by him.

Besides the World Spirit, there’s no threat left in the Human Realm.

He was now at the Nine Layers of Purity, whether he could achieve a Realm Breakthrough to Immortal Grade meant little to him.

"I hope you can go!"

Zhou Zheng’s words undoubtedly affirmed his strength and talent.

"I’ll consider it!"

Chen Xuan replied calmly, his figure gradually fading until he disappeared in the hall.

"I know you will go!"

Zhou Zheng’s voice echoed in the hall, determined.

Through all this time, he had come to understand what kind of person Chen Xuan was. Though a bit lazy, he never backed down in crucial moments.

...

"I’m back!"

At the Ink Moon Inn, Chen Xuan suddenly appeared, looking at the women still within the grand formation, he shouted aloud.

"Husband..."

"Brother Xuan..."

"Brother Xuan..."

The women all rushed to his side, surrounding him.

In just a few days, it felt like years to them. Tears poured out uncontrollably as they all began to cry.

"It’s okay, it’s all over now!"

Chen Xuan opened his arms, pulling the women into his embrace, gently consoling them.