The Purgatory Calamity
Chapter 742 - 704 Observing in All Directions_1

Chapter 742: Chapter 704 Observing in All Directions_1

"Even if this is an error, I can correct it."

The bee insect suddenly spoke in human tongue, instantly drawing the attention of all eyes.

"Brother!"

Pang Lin’s face lit up with surprising radiance as she turned to the golden bee insect and asked, "Where are you?"

"Pang Jian!"

Guanghe, Wang Ce, and Yao Junhong, three elders of the Sword Tower, called out in unison.

A window on the lowest level of the Sword Tower suddenly flung open.

The fat old man, the thin old man, and the sword spirit known as Mrs. Feng all revealed their clearly defined soul shadows, all gazing intently at that bee insect.

Wu Sujin’s beautiful eyes sparkled with wonder as she quickly explained to Wang Beihong, Huang Yun, and other elders of the Pure Land, "That’s Pang Jian’s voice, he’s observing us through this bee insect!"

The cultivators from the Pure Land were shaken to the core.

The name Pang Jian was now known throughout the world, with many of his exploits widely circulated.

Nine-headed Bird Demon God, Li Bai, Jiu Luo—all of these fearsome powerhouses whose names inspired dread in the hearts of the people had perished because of Pang Jian not long ago, and it seemed that Lie Yang of the Yao Clan had also been defeated by him.

In order to inspire morale, Li Wang had been deliberately propagating this news, making it known to the entire world.

Therefore, in everyone’s eyes, Pang Jian, the rising star of the Sword Tower, had a personal combat power that was second only to Zhu Ji and Pu Zhaotian, and he was currently on the same level as the Ghost Mother and Su Wenrou.

That was a bona fide, top-ranked True God in terms of combat power!

If another Pang Jian were to appear in the Pure Land following Dong Tianze and Wu Yuan, Long Xiao would have to think twice about not only breaching the "Glass Cleansing World God Array" in the Pure Land but also whether he could retreat unscathed!

"Where exactly are you, lad?" Yao Junhong asked for confirmation.

"The Seventh Realm of Purgatory," the bee insect answered.

All present were astonished: "The Seventh Realm?!"

The legendary Seventh Realm, which even the Demon Gods who dominated Purgatory in the past, and subsequently the strongest of the Alien Tribes, could never truly comprehend.

Pang Jian had actually explored the Seventh Realm!

"How are Pu Pangzi and the others?" Guanghe asked urgently, going so far as to use Pu Zhaotian’s nickname, "The Old Dragon in the Dragon Cave has gone mad and plans to wreak havoc in the Pure Land before breaking away from Purgatory."

"We’re all worried about Li Wang and the others—whether something has gone wrong beneath Purgatory."

"Could Pang Jian and the others also be in the Seventh Realm?"

Following Guanghe, Wang Ce and Yao Junhong also spoke up one after another.

"It’s a long story," said the bee insect as it fluttered its wings and hovered above their heads, clearly articulating, "They are deeply trapped in the Fifth Realm and have indeed encountered a bit of trouble. Li, Tian Du San Ren, unfortunately perished in the Fifth Realm."

Those who had been mentally prepared were shocked to hear that even Tian Du San Ren had died, and their mood instantly grew tense.

The demise of one True God of the Human Race after another, as if foreshadowing the end of the glorious epoch of the Human Race, cast a shadow on everyone’s optimism about the future.

"Several of the Alien Tribes in the Fifth Realm have also perished, roughly evening the score."

The bee insect’s remark gave everyone a bit more peace of mind, "I’ll keep an eye on this battle above us. If those two guys really start showing signs of fatigue, I’ll find a way to save them."

The cultivators of the Pure Land settled down upon hearing this.

Wang Beihong and Huang Yun, among others, had pressured Su Wenrou years earlier, urging her not to put the Pure Land in danger by secretly nurturing Pang Lin for cultivation.

What they had feared was precisely the kind of situation unfolding today!

Pang Lin was the predestined inheritor chosen by the Heaven Phoenix, naturally born with mysterious Thunder Vortexes, destined to make a mark on this Thunder God’s Path.

If the Pure Land were to harbor Pang Lin, once Long Xiao became aware, the two sides were bound to become mortal enemies.

Just as expected, the Old Thunder Dragon, who lacked any generosity, obviously took great issue with this, and was now determined to create chaos in the Pure Land before departing.

"Thank goodness, thank goodness this girl has a brother who can keep her in check!" Wang Beihong and the others quietly thought to themselves.

...

Panshi Fragment Land.

The Old Black Turtle, engrossed in conversation with Pei Yishan, felt his body jolt against the rock, his eyes sparkling with excitement as he blurted out, "Where are you?"

"The Seventh Realm," Pang Jian responded. After hesitating for several seconds, he continued, "Zhu Ji, Li Wang, my shifu, and others are trapped in the Fifth Realm. That Sovereign called God Luo from beyond the skies, He has filled all the voids beyond the seven continents with His Death Force."

"I..."

Pang Jian thought for a moment and then said, "I’m struggling through the darkness of the Seventh Realm, looking for a way out. Take care of yourself, and don’t worry about my safety."

He did not reveal the full truth to the Black Turtle.

He didn’t mention that in the dark void of the Seventh Realm, a Sovereign-level Black Phoenix was in the midst of revival.

All the members of the Demon Race in Purgatory were created because of the Bloodline Treasury carried by the Black Phoenix.

The Black Turtle, Long Xiao, the Primordial Serpent, the Ancient Demon Clan from past and present, all have deep connections with that Black Phoenix.

The Heaven Phoenix was born directly from the essence blood of the Black Phoenix.

As the Black Phoenix began its rebirth, wouldn’t all the members of the Demon Race and the Demon Gods in Purgatory long for His success?

The Old Black Turtle had always been bustling about for the expansion of the Demon Race, and in order to bring forth the Demon Spirit Continent, He did not hesitate to die in the depths of the Mysterious Fog in the Fourth Realm.

If the Sovereign-level Black Phoenix were truly to come back to life, what would that signify?

Not just the Ancient Demons of Purgatory but all the Ancient Demons within the "Prison" worlds of the Mysterious Fog, as well as those in the Ancient Demon World beyond the skies, would probably be stirred into fervor!

The Black Phoenix would inevitably be the pride of all Demon Gods; any Ancient Demon that had heard of His exploits would revere and worship Him.

Including the Old Thunder Dragon as well as the Lei Meng Beast God!

If the Mysterious Turtle became aware of this matter, it would certainly join the grand endeavor of helping the Black Phoenix resurrect, and the Demon Race might unify their goals in an instant.

Should He come back to life, the Alien Tribes would definitely be destroyed, but would the Human Race still have a way to survive?

Currently, Pang Jian didn’t understand even a little about that Sovereign-level Black Phoenix; he was almost completely ignorant.

"Still, one must treat the matter with caution."

Thinking this way, Pang Jian, who was in the Seventh Realm of Purgatory and standing on the vast Bronze Continent, turned his attention back to the Fifth Realm.

The seven continents of the Fifth Realm were each pierced by a Heavenly Tribulation Pillar.

The seven continents were his eyes, and the Heavenly Tribulation Pillars were also his eyes; within the pillars, he sensed the clash of two covert wills!

It was the breath of Luo Hongyan and a dense aura of Darkness, clashing with the Great Tao each side comprehended.

Within the aura of Darkness, a faint sound of a phoenix’s cry could be heard.

"Phoenix cries!"

Pang Jian’s expression changed slightly, immediately realizing that the confrontation between the two Sovereigns was not limited to the Black Phoenix’s carcass.

The creation of the original seven Heavenly Tribulation Pillars involved not only the participation of various True Gods but also two important figures.

—The Realm God and the Heaven Phoenix.

Because of the former generation Realm God’s participation, coordinates were left on the copper tokens, along with profound traces and the Universe Box.

Due to the involvement of the Heaven Phoenix, there is now a dense aura of Darkness active within the seven Heavenly Tribulation Pillars, constantly embroiling in intense conflict with Luo Hongyan.

The Heaven Phoenix is an opposite body created by the Black Phoenix for itself, and He deliberately made it pursue the power of Light throughout its life.

Before Long Xiao, the Bright Phoenix that ruled the Demon Race never truly awakened even unto death.

Yet all the things It did, in the shadows, might have the shadow of that Black Phoenix, and all the traces It left behind could be utilized by the Black Phoenix when needed.

Because It was part and parcel of the Black Phoenix.

Just like the Source Demon, which is merely a part split from the Original Demon and would return at a certain moment.

And like Luo Hongyan, who is a part of God Luo and would at some point merge into God Luo’s true body beyond this world.

"Boom!"

Zhu Ji used the secret of "force" to stir the vast Filth Alien Power of the Fifth Realm, once again shaking the protective light curtain of the Fifth Continent.

Pu Zhaotian, the Ghost Mother, and Jiang Fan, coordinating their efforts, created a long river of sword light that exploded thousands of Soul Spirit Ghost Objects and splashed out a magnificent imperial majesty.

The light barrier was as solid as a soup made of gold, still unbroken.

The successive strikes of several True Gods, along with the continual erosion and poisoning by the Death Force, left each one aside from Li Wang with pale expressions, and a significant loss of life force within their bodies.

Even with the power of the Black Phoenix infiltrating the seven Heavenly Tribulation Pillars, Luo Hongyan still controlled the overall situation.

Her earlier refinement of the seven Heavenly Tribulation Pillars and the ritual sacrifice of small objects like the dagger, sword, hammer, spear, mirror, flag, and box provided her with an advantage in battle.

Moreover, she had long known about the profound impression left by the Heaven Phoenix within the seven Heavenly Tribulation Pillars.

She also knew exactly who the Heaven Phoenix was!

"You’ve calculated everything, including me?"

Pang Jian, with a copper token in his hand and standing at the bottom of the Purgatory "well," was unable to perceive the internal situation of the Bronze Continent, but he could sense all the mysterious objects that were connected to him through Soul Sensing.

He could also be there in an instant!

Should he wish, he knew he could go from the Bronze Continent below his feet, directly to the Bee Insects in the Pure Land, appear beside the Old Black Turtle, or emerge around Pang Ling.

And that included the seven Heavenly Tribulation Pillars!

"Let’s first see if it’s possible to break through the bronze beneath my feet and leave the Seventh Realm."

After some thought, he brought out his Ghost Firefly blade and gathered Divine Power to stab at the smooth bronze below his feet.

With a "hiss," that unimaginably thick bronze block was left with a small mark.

Just a tiny one, and clearly not deep enough.

Pang Jian immediately gave up the idea.

Using the blade in his hand to cut a hole through the Bronze Continent and leave that way seemed to be a foolish dream.

He realized that he either had to use the copper token in his hand or another way to leave; only by truly understanding the secrets of the Bronze Continent might it be possible to become the first to leave the Lower Realm of Purgatory.

So at the very bottom of the Seventh Realm, he continued observing, watching the situations in the Fifth and First Realms.

With Dong Tianze’s and Wu Yuan’s combined efforts, they currently weren’t at a disadvantage, managing to temporarily restrain Long Xiao.

His Shifu and the others, though still being eroded by the Death Force, did not face the risk of falling in a short time.

So, Pang Jian began to communicate covertly with the Immortal Primordial Spirit.

...

In the Mysterious Fog.

"Since you already know of my Realm God identity, could you tell me the material that my copper token is made of?" Pang Jian suddenly asked.

The envoy of the Netherworld Prison, whose Spiritual Soul was inside Fan Di, casually said, "Are you referring to the Realm God Card?"

"The characters on the copper token in my hand were initially called the ’Gate of Prison,’" Pang Jian said.

"Yes, that token comes from the Realm God Card of your Purgatory. But overall, they are referred to as Realm God Cards," replied the envoy of the Netherworld Prison with a nod.

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