Since the news of You Di’s death and resurrection had spread throughout the heavens and myriad realms, along with rumors that You Di was hiding within the Lingluo Heavenly Domain, all the elders from the major worlds and immortal realms of Lingluo Heavenly Domain who needed to return had returned, and those who needed to emerge from seclusion had done so.
Coupled with Lord Saint Yang placing the entire Heavenly Domain under martial law and launching massive searches everywhere, the situation was already tense.
First came the mysterious, eerie voice that echoed across the Lingluo Heavenly Domain.
Now, a mysterious mountain had descended from the sky.
At this moment, nearly all the powerful, prominent figures from the major worlds and immortal realms had appeared, including the lords of various immortal dynasties and the masters of numerous immortal realms.
However, facing such an abruptly appearing mysterious mountain, no one dared act rashly. Even the most powerful divine sense, when probed into it, sank like clay oxen entering the sea, only sinking deeper. This filled everyone with deep apprehension.
Then, a voice came.
“You Di, dear brother, your servant… has arrived at the Lingluo Heavenly Domain… waiting for You Di, dear brother… on Heishui Mountain…”
It was the same voice that had previously echoed throughout the entire Lingluo Heavenly Domain.
The voice remained just as sinister and strange, unsettling one’s spirit yet also stirring one’s emotions. It felt like a dazzling rose blooming amidst a sea of blood—both alluring and terrifying.
Earlier, when this voice had first sounded, everyone had searched for its source, but no one had found it.
Now, as this sinister voice sounded again, everyone could tell it originated from the mysterious mountain before them.
Heishui Mountain?
Could this be the Heishui Mountain mentioned by the mysterious woman?
The crowd speculated, and the more they looked, the more it seemed so. Whether viewed with the naked eye or probed with divine sense, this mountain gave a feeling of deathly stillness, like stagnant black water.
But… who exactly was this mysterious woman? Where did she come from?
No one knew. Nor had anyone ever heard of any Heishui Mountain.
Within the scene, the celestial officials from the various Heavenly Domains and the lords of immortal dynasties were all whispering amongst themselves. Only Lord Saint Yang stood at the forefront of the Great Sun Dragon Chariot, staring intently at the mysterious mountain.
Lord Saint Yang, after all, was a senior from the ancient era, widely experienced and knowledgeable. Although he did not know the identity of the mysterious woman, one thing was clear to him: her existence was extremely terrifying.
Because the Lingluo Heavenly Domain was already under full martial law, with spatial barriers activated using the Laws.
Yet now, this mysterious woman had descended from the sky.
Could it be that she had broken through the spatial barriers to enter?
No!
If anyone forcibly breached the spatial barriers, regardless of whether they could succeed, as the overseer of the Heavenly Domain, Lord Saint Yang would sense it immediately upon any contact with the barriers.
Could it be that the mysterious woman had silently seeped through the spatial barriers?
That was even more impossible!
At least, based on Lord Saint Yang’s knowledge, no one in the heavens and myriad realms possessed such formidable ability.
However, Lord Saint Yang knew that even if this mysterious woman had been within the Lingluo Heavenly Domain before the martial law was imposed, her existence was absolutely unfathomable.
The reason was simple.
The mysterious woman’s voice could reach every corner of all the worlds within the entire Lingluo Heavenly Domain.
That alone was enough to instill fear in everyone present.
In truth, if Lord Saint Yang employed the Heavenly Domain’s Laws, he could also project his voice to every corner of the major worlds within the Lingluo Heavenly Domain. He had done exactly that earlier when he proclaimed his edict to the world.
However, without using the Heavenly Domain’s Laws and relying solely on cultivation strength, even with his abilities, broadcasting his voice across the void of the Heavenly Domain would be extremely difficult, let alone reaching every corner of all the worlds within the domain.
One must understand that the Lingluo Heavenly Domain was not a single world, but a Heavenly Domain. While not boundless, its vastness was absolutely immense.
Moreover, within the Heavenly Domain, each major world existed independently, each possessing its own spatial barriers. Even the most powerful sonic force would struggle to penetrate them.
How the mysterious woman had accomplished this, Lord Saint Yang truly did not know, nor could he imagine.
Precisely because of this, he dared not act recklessly.
In addition, the Heishui Mountain before him also filled him with immense apprehension.
Earlier, he had also sent out his divine sense to probe it. Like everyone present, the moment his divine sense entered, it sank like clay oxen entering the sea, sinking deeper and deeper. If Lord Saint Yang had not decisively severed and withdrawn his divine sense the moment he realized, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
Considering this, Lord Saint Yang issued orders: without his command, no one was to act rashly.
“I am Lord Saint Yang, the overseer of the Lingluo Heavenly Domain and the sovereign of the Immortal Dao within it.”
After careful thought, Lord Saint Yang ultimately decided to step forward. Staring at Heishui Mountain, he declared solemnly, “May I ask who you are!”
“So that’s why there’s such a grand display… it turns out you’re the overseer of the Lingluo Heavenly Domain… Hehehe…”
The mysterious woman’s voice emanated from the ancient palace atop Heishui Mountain, reaching everyone’s ears. It was truly unbearable—simultaneously causing their hair to stand on end and their hearts to flutter. This was true for both the unparalleled prodigies of the Great Dao and the seasoned seniors who had cultivated for many years. Their complexions changed repeatedly, alternating between pale and flushed, including Lord Saint Yang himself.
As the crowd retreated, they immediately guarded their minds, fearing their spirits might be affected. Lord Saint Yang also took a deep breath, tightly shielding his own mind.
At that moment, the mysterious woman’s voice sounded again: “You ask who your servant is… hehe… your servant has long forgotten… It’s been so, so long since anyone asked your servant’s name…”
Since the other party did not answer, Lord Saint Yang dared not press further. After a moment of contemplation, he cautiously asked, “May I ask… what is your purpose in descending upon my Lingluo Heavenly Domain?”
“Your servant misses You Di, dear brother… misses him so much she cannot sleep. She has traveled from a far, faraway place specifically to see her beloved You Di, dear brother, whom she thinks of day and night.”
Not far away, Shark Xiang stood frozen in place, his small eyes wide open, staring at Heishui Mountain, his face ashen as if he had seen something terrifying.
Originally, Shark Xiang had not wanted to join this spectacle. He knew that behind the commotion surrounding You Di lay the involvement of the Three Thousand Great Daos, the Cave-Heaven Blessed Lands, and even more terrifying existences. Once entangled, he might not even know how he died.
When he first heard the mysterious woman’s voice, he had thought it might be Lady Youming coming to collect a love debt from You Di. But upon closer reflection, he realized it probably wasn’t Lady Youming, because Lady Youming wasn’t this flirtatious, and her voice wasn’t this sinister.
However, upon hearing the words “Heishui Mountain,” his heart began to pound, because those three words reminded him of a terrifying event from the past. When Heishui Mountain descended, Shark Xiang immediately sent out his divine sense to probe it. Not only did he fail to discover anything, but he almost became trapped. After hesitating for a long time, he decided to come and see the mountain for himself.
This one look proved disastrous, frightening Shark Xiang out of his wits on the spot.
He was absolutely certain that this mountain before him was the terrifying Heishui Mountain he and You Di had encountered deep within the Nine You Abyss all those years ago!