Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

Under Bo Xun's command, there were four Great Heavenly Monarch-level elite guards stationed, and the Blood and Flesh Nest was naturally one of them.

Yi Chen suddenly had a premonition. Though the Destruction Evil Lord claimed to rank last among the Thirty-Six Heavenly Lords, Yi Chen felt this bastard was definitely better at survival than the other three Heavenly Lords under Bo Xun. From a worker's perspective, this bastard was a genius.

"What a badass!"

Few enemies could earn praise from Yi Chengzi, and Yi Chen didn't expect to encounter one just after leaving home.

However, upon obtaining the Star Sea Map, Yi Chen couldn't help but feel troubled.

"Where should I go next?"

The Cosmic Sea was vast, yet according to the map, all prosperous lands were claimed. The seven mighty forces overlooking the heavens had annexed nearly all the prime areas of the Cosmic Sea Star Domain.

The intersection of different forces presented a lively scene, a flourishing state brimming with competition.

"Should I sneak my way to the Star Domain where Qinglian Venerate Tao Realm resides and seek refuge with the Taoist Emperor?"

A thought suddenly rose in Yi Chen's Sea of Consciousness, only to be quickly extinguished by his rationality.

Running away was inevitable; Yi Chen feared being targeted by Asna and Bo Xun!

But where to run required careful consideration.

Yi Chen was no naive fool anymore. Quite the opposite, he was full of cunning. Without grasping the current situation in the Cosmic Sea, recklessly seeking assistance from any faction was undoubtedly courting death.

Even if he truly wished to join Qinglian Venerate Tao Realm, he couldn't approach directly; that would hold zero bargaining value. Furthermore, he was merely one trillion Deep Red Points away from breaking through True Technique's thirtieth layer.

If given the choice, Yi Chen would undoubtedly choose to push True Technique to the next realm before reevaluating his options.

By then, even if Yi Chengzi couldn't defeat Asna or other dominant forces overlooking the heavens, he'd be closer to their level. At that point, with proper maneuvering, his emergence as a new faction in the Cosmic Sea would certainly become valuable leverage.

The twenty-ninth layer of True Technique had already brought him to this height. Breaking through to the thirtieth layer of Pure Yang Lianji True Method—would it be unreasonable for Yi Chengzi to claim the top seat among the Thirty-Six Heavenly Lords?

Pure Yang Heavenly Monarch Yi Chengzi—the thought itself was awe-inspiring!

Yi Chen's thoughts sparked, and his Astonishing Wisdom roared to life.

Suddenly, inspiration struck—a bold idea surfaced in his mind.

This flash of brilliance came thanks to the guidance from that sinister-eyed creature.

Didn't the Destruction Evil Lord claim to be a Bandit Cultivator?

This might just be an uncharted path worth exploring!

The Cosmic Sea's environment was increasingly harsh. In lawless star regions, Bandit Cultivators were akin to interstellar pirates, bringing far-reaching turmoil to Cosmic Sea's peace.

If Yi Chengzi could infiltrate their ranks, with his Astonishing Wisdom and methods...

"This could work!"

"Worth a shot!"

"To uphold Cosmic Sea's peace, this humble Taoist must act!"

In practically the blink of an eye, Yi Chen clenched his fist, his resolve firm!

Where there's light, darkness inevitably follows—otherwise, the absence of light itself becomes the new shadow.

The Cosmic Sea was so vast, even under the oppressive rule of the seven forces overlooking the heavens, there were surely cultivators eager to 'advance' by gambling with their lives.

Thus, for Yi Chen, his next destination had to be as chaotic and complex as possible.

"That makes it easier then."

One must approach affairs strategically, with a clear framework. Once the general direction is set, things become much clearer.

As Yi Chen delved deeper into studying the Star Road Map, a location quickly caught his attention.

This place was called Youlan Star Path, a critical interstellar route near various major Star Domains, contested by Qinglian Venerate Tao Realm, Venerate Demon World, the Master of Ghosts, and Bo Xun's forces.

The Youlan Star Path wasn't particularly resource-rich, but its location was far too pivotal. Resources from all domains had to pass through it.

The Star Domain endured constant warfare—shifting powers vying for control, opportunists flocking to leave their mark.

Qinglian Venerate Tao Realm and Venerate Demon World had repeatedly clashed with the Master of Ghosts and Bo Xun's forces over this region.

Absolute vitality, absolute competition!

Not only that, factions within Venerate Dao Realm, Venerate Demon World, and forces under the Master of Ghosts and Bo Xun secretly undermined one another, causing mayhem upon mayhem.

After all the bloodshed each side paid, all four parties tacitly agreed not to station permanent troops in Youlan Star Path.

Of course, supporting proxy agents to infiltrate Youlan Star Path's conflict was inevitable.

Without the oversight of major forces, Youlan Star Path had become a stage for Cosmic Sea's hopefuls and misfits.

Local daring adventurers, external dragons seeking opportunities, coupled with the hidden interference from four dominant forces, the situation in Youlan Star Path had long gone beyond mere 'chaos.'

Yet, amidst the various factions' machinations, Youlan Star Path had settled into an uncanny equilibrium....

Under such conditions, Yi Chen couldn't fathom how blessed the ordinary people must be to endure such chaos. This was practically the promised land for his World-Shaking Pure Yang, perfectly aligning with his needs!

"Destruction Evil Lord, this star map you've gifted me has indeed helped this humble Taoist immensely."

"As a token of gratitude, unless necessary, I shall avoid aimlessly roaming your Blood and Flesh Nest. This humble Taoist promises this to you."

With turbulent winds rising across the Cosmic Sea, this was the prime moment to gather Deep Red Points.

In an instant, Yi Chen made up his mind—he vowed to become the greatest pirate king upon Youlan Star Path!

No, correction, the ultimate World-Shaking Pure Yang!

"Let's go, Youlan Star Path, this Taoist is coming!"

Yi Chen raised his brows, immediately revealing Lingxia Realm from its veiled state.

Though he had decided to head toward Youlan Star Path, there was one final matter to settle before leaving—his dog had to be replaced.

With a thought, Yi Chen summoned a massive black dog. It soared into view upon the Star Road, only to be smacked away with a slap.

"Get lost!"

"You're no longer worthy to be this Taoist's dog!"

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a monstrous creature with a scorpion head and human body appeared upon the Star Road.

Yi Chengzi—Dao Sect pinnacle Yi Chengzi had once again acquired a loyal dog. This one, while equally devoted as the black dog before, was far fiercer!

As for the Red Flower Buddha's Divine Soul Mark, Yi Chen wasn't heartless; he sent it to warm the bench in Pure Yang Flame Prison!

Should the Black Scorpion perish and no suitable replacement emerge, the Great Qin State Preceptor would naturally summon it to bite again!

Anyone opposing Yi Chengzi would be thoroughly exploited, even in death!

"Go back and guard the house!"

Patting the Black Scorpion on its head, the creature obediently transformed into a form identical to Red Flower Buddha's—a massive black dog—and returned to Hidden Dragon Temple!

With that, Yi Chen clapped his hands, pulled Lingxia Realm, and resumed his wandering journey!

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Time flew by—three months later.

In the Blood and Flesh Nest, a 'scorpion-headed human' monstrosity was drinking wine from a skin cup while embracing Dolphin Fairy.

"My lord, you're so naughty, deceiving me like this!"

"But didn't Lord Bo Xun command you to investigate Lingxia Realm? Why are you so leisurely, visiting me for drinks every few days?"

A voluptuous and stunning fairy spoke seductively.

Her voice was silk-like, her charm irresistible!

Beneath the table, her jade-like feet had already begun teasingly brushing against the Destruction Evil Lord's calf.

"Dolphin Fairy, you just don't understand! Today, I'm in a good mood, so I'll tell you what's brilliant about it!"

"Lord Bo Xun commands four Great Heavenly Lords, but only the Blood and Flesh Nest is called a 'fortress' by him. Do you know why?"

Not waiting for Dolphin Fairy's reply, the Destruction Evil Lord laughed heartily and clapped, "Because those three other fools lack Astonishing Wisdom and insight!"

"The Lingxia Realm's disappearance, this matter could be trivial or grave. Its waters run deep enough to drown men—it might very well involve the schemes of other major forces overlooking the heavens."

"Is such a thing worth investigating casually? What if something comes to light?"

"Would they not push me into dealing with it?"

"Your late husband fell victim to his lack of insight, too curious, too greedy—this is what led him to provoke the wrong people and meet his demise!"

Downing the wine handed over by the beauty, the Destruction Evil Lord laughed uproariously!

"My lord, your wisdom runs as deep as the sea. I'm truly in awe!"

Dolphin Fairy's eyes misted with admiration as she coyly laughed, "But my lord, now that Black Scorpion is dead, why don't you return to your original form?"

"See, you're being shallow again."

"Since we're pursuing excitement, we must commit fully!"