Chapter 134: The Equinox Flower Clock

The Dark Corrosion Orb cautiously concealed its path, finally approaching the luminous ethereal boundary.

“Hmm, so this is the Flower Sea’s ethereal realm? It seems reinforced from above. The divine blossoms have just begun to bloom, and the entire Flower Sea has recently sealed itself off from the outside world. If this light barrier is shattered, it might alert those inside.”

The Dark Corrosion Beast lingered at the glowing veil, refraining from rash actions. The aura of law above this ethereal realm was overwhelmingly potent, likely containing the spiritual presence of the Flower Sea’s Divine Sovereign.

If even one or two Divine Sovereigns were drawn out, his plan to pillage spiritual treasures this time would be ruined.

“Heh heh, that won’t stop me.”

After a dry chuckle, a pure white feather drifted out from within the Dark Corrosion Orb. Its edges shimmered with a faint golden radiance, exuding a wondrous immortal energy.

With a swish…

The snow-white feather traced across the light barrier like ripples on a tranquil lake. The veil warped slightly, and for a split millisecond, a safe passage appeared.

Seizing the opportunity, the Dark Corrosion Orb sped through the passage and burst into the Flower Sea.

“Haha, the treasure bestowed by Lord Feather is truly useful. No wonder the top-tier Immortal Kings praise him, even the Elder of the Ten Directions. This era holds great hope for him to rival the ancient Immortal Saints.”

Charging into the Flower Sea, the Dark Corrosion Beast’s mood soared, its eyes gleaming with a haunting greed. In the distance, various spiritual creatures thrived, their fragrance mingling with the spiritual energy, transforming into a vast ocean here.

Every cell in the Dark Corrosion Beast’s body surged to life. Among all the places in the Great Thousand Cultivation Domain, none had ever excited him so much.

“Let’s start with this Nine Haze Bloom.”

Soon, the Dark Corrosion Orb targeted a high-grade spiritual entity bearing nine flower buds, standing five or six zhang tall, radiating splendid, multicolored light. Within the misty flower core was a faint living essence, surrounded by numerous Stargrass plants.

This was no ordinary spiritual entity. Born with nine blossoms, it held the potential to become a divine flower.

As the Nine Haze Bloom swayed, the surrounding spiritual energy surged continuously. It seemed to be filtered, growing purer, even tinged with rosy light, descending to the Stargrass beneath, sharing the benefit.

At the same time, thousands of Stargrass plants emitted starlight energy, feeding back to the Nine Haze Bloom. The two types of spiritual entities harmoniously cooperated in cultivation.

“Wooo…”

A fierce wind howled as a black cloud swept over, dimming the world suddenly.

From the center of the Nine Haze Bloom’s flower core, the vague lifeform seated in meditation abruptly opened its eyes. Before it could fully perceive its surroundings, a dark maw expanded suddenly, engulfing both the lifeform and its host plant.

“Where is Lord Nine Haze?”

“Eeya, where has Lord Nine Haze gone?”

The Stargrass spirits were puzzled. The Nine Haze Bloom had vanished, leaving only a barren patch of yellow earth where it once rooted.

“Delicious, truly delicious! So satisfying!”

Far from the previous spot, a joyful voice echoed inside the Dark Corrosion Orb. The Dark Corrosion Beast savored the moment it swallowed the Nine Haze Bloom, its soul floating in ecstasy.

The spiritual entities of the Flower Sea carried a unique aura compared to other realms.

This aura elevated the level of flavor by at least four or five grades.

After a moment of savoring, the Dark Corrosion Beast’s gaze grew greedy and fiery as it stared deep into the endless Flower Sea. How many Nine Haze Bloom-level entities, and even true divine blossoms, might this vast continent harbor? The thought alone made its mouth water.

With that in mind, the Dark Corrosion Orb swiftly flew toward a nearby region to continue its pillaging.

…

In the Flower Sea’s sacred land, the sky was ablaze with swirling clouds and radiant hues.

Threads of dazzling light intertwined and danced as a graceful young woman emerged. Clad in snow-white robes, her skin pale and flawless, her eyes breathtakingly beautiful, she appeared about eighteen or nineteen years old, tall and slender—none other than the Dance Divine Sovereign.

“Where is the White Lower Celestial?”

The Dance Divine Sovereign whispered. Not long ago, the White Lower Celestial had passed through the sacred land’s barrier and sensed her aura. Counting the days, she knew the other had come to retrieve the entry token and had informed the First Divine Sovereign, prompting her to come out and investigate.

“Huh? What happened here?”

The Dance Divine Sovereign was shocked. Before her lay a pile of shattered, translucent white immortal stones, and at the spot of the Nine-Color Immortal Soil, the associated Other Shore Flower seed was vigorously absorbing the essence of the surroundings.

“This isn’t right. Something’s amiss.”

She approached and carefully examined the flower seed, shocked to find it had been tampered with!

Even the divine runes on the ground had been triggered!

Fortunately, the Other Shore Divine Seed was unharmed, its condition far better than the last inspection.

“What’s going on? Did the White Lower Celestial touch the Other Shore Flower seed? No, the divine seed’s aura has grown exponentially stronger, advancing by three years ahead of schedule. How could she have that ability? Who?”

The Dance Divine Sovereign’s thoughts spun wildly, her heart heavy. Soon, her eyes darted to a nearby spot—her pupils constricted in alarm. The immortal stone brought back by the Seventh Flower Lord had shattered!

This immortal stone was extraordinary, known for its spirit-imbuing properties. It had been brought back by the Seventh Flower Lord, Wen Immortal Lord.

Wen Immortal Lord held a unique place in Flower Sea history. Her life was tinged with sorrow yet magnificent, and on the eve of her passing, she returned with this peculiar immortal stone.

And now it was broken.

“Could the immortal stone have affected the divine seed?”

Pondering the changes in the Other Shore Flower seed, the Dance Divine Sovereign made this guess. She furrowed her delicate brows and ascended back to the sky to inform the other Flower Sea Divine Sovereigns.

“What did you say?”

“The immortal stone brought back by Wen Immortal Lord has shattered. Could something inside have appeared?”

Within the world crafted by seven Divine Sovereigns, the First Divine Sovereign, upon hearing the news, trembled. Usually composed and elegant, she descended and grasped the Dance Divine Sovereign’s sleeve, visibly shaken and overwhelmed by an indescribable emotion.

“Sister, calm down first. I know Wen Immortal Lord means a great deal to you. Don’t be anxious. Let’s go see for ourselves, alright?” The Dance Divine Sovereign was startled; it was the first time she had seen Ming Luo so unsettled.

“Ming Luo Sister, Wen Immortal Lord was extremely close to you. Did she ever tell you anything?” the Star Moon Divine Sovereign asked softly. The immortal stone came from Wen Immortal Lord, and among the seven, only the First Divine Sovereign had lived in her era.

“Take me to see it.”

Ming Luo furrowed her brows in deep thought. Her eyes reflected nostalgia, sorrow, regret, and uncertainty, stirring up some long-forgotten memories.

The Divine Sovereigns exchanged glances. Ming Luo’s unusual behavior meant something extraordinary had happened. She had never lost her composure like this before.

“The Other Shore Divine Seed has evolved.”

Arriving at the sacred land and witnessing the changes, the Divine Sovereigns were astonished. During the last inspection, the divine seed’s vitality was far less vigorous than now; it was almost ready to sprout.

“It’s him. It must be him! Only he could have done this!”

Standing before the immortal stone and gazing at the nearby patch of Nine-Color Immortal Soil, Ming Luo’s eyes shone with a dazzling and complex brilliance. Her slender fingers clenched tightly into a fist, unable to tell if she felt joy or apprehension.

“Sister, who are you talking about?”

The Dance Divine Sovereign stood nearby, unable to contain her curiosity, which was now fully ignited.