Chapter 225: The Tenth Realm in the Domain! (1/2)

At daybreak, a small boat could be seen traveling as fast as a flash in the boundless, misty sky.

The boat was five meters long and made from some unknown material.

Numerous spirit stones filled the bottom of the boat; every one of them was emanating bright light as they rapidly used up their spiritual power.

From time to time, Hua Mu would bring out more spirit stones from within his ring of holding and toss them to the bottom of the boat, as it seemed that he did so to fuel the flying boat.

The speed at which the boat traveled was about twice as fast as the Bone Blood Demon.

Standing next to Hua Mu, Nie Tian turned his head to look at the Lightning Shuttle with a measuring gaze, and marveled at it.

According to Hua Mu, this Lightning Shuttle was very valuable and rare. Even the Spiritual Treasure Sect didn’t have the techniques and resources available to build one of them.

If a Qi warrior traveled in one of them, not only would they save their strength, since it didn’t require its owner to power it with their own power, but they could even practice cultivation or draw enlightenment from their spiritual incantations during the commute.

Normally, only powerful sects like the Heaven Palace Sect would possess valuable spiritual tools like this, and only their high-ranking officials would be allowed to use them.

Nie Tian was very surprised that Hua Mu had such a precious spiritual tool.

He had a feeling that Hua Mu was a very important person in the Domain of the Falling Stars, and that the name Hua Mu could be a fake name.

Just as Nie Tian was pondering the matter, Hua Mu frowned. He turned to look in the direction of the Ghost Sect and said, “All three of them have come searching for you.

“I didn’t expect the Heaven Palace Sect to act so quickly. Fortunately, we left early enough. Otherwise, if Chang Sen, Ghost Eye, or Li Jing found us, it would give rise to a lot of trouble.

“I don’t know who the Heaven Palace Sect has sent here. But whoever it is, if he or she learns about our whereabouts, you won’t be safe anymore.”

“Are they looking for you too?” Nie Tian asked; shock could be heard in his voice.

Hua Mu shook his head. “No, I’m not who they’re looking for. They must be searching for you because of the pressure they received from the Heaven Palace Sect. I knew that the Heaven Palace Sect would come and collect them when you told me that you have two fragmentary star marks on you. I just didn’t expect them to come so soon. After all, the outsiders have just retreated.”

Through Chang Sen, Ghost Eye, and Li Jing’s actions, Hua Mu was able to suss out the Heaven Palace Sect’s deal with them.

“Those fragmentary star marks are really that important?” Nie Tian asked.

“Yes, they are.” Hua Mu pondered for a moment, and then explained to Nie Tian why they were. It was the same thing that Ning Yang had explained to Chang Sen, Ghost Eye, and Li Jing.

After learning that the hexagrams on his chest could determine the fate of the Realm of Flame Heaven and two other realms, Nie Tian’s expression flickered drastically.

Hua Mu seemed to have seen through his concerns and said consolingly, “You don’t need to worry too much. It will take at least twenty years for the demon Qi to fill the Realm of Flame Heaven. As for the Realm of a Thousand Devastations and the Realm of Mystic Heaven, since they are vaster, it will take about fifty years for the demon Qi to fill them.

“Meanwhile, according to my estimations, you’ll need only five to six years to study and fully grasp the profound truths within the first and middle part of the Fragmentary Star Incantation.

“At that time, the Heaven Palace Sect will no longer be able to forcibly take the fragmentary star marks away from you.

“Only then will they compromise and accept you into the Heaven Palace Sect, along with your fragmentary star marks.

“Although the Realm of Flame Heaven, the Realm of a Thousand Devastations, and the Realm of Mystic Heaven might have to fight the influence of the demon Qi in the coming five to six years, their foundations won’t be shaken.

“And that’s the way you’ll benefit the most.”

With these words, Hua Mu looked at Nie Tian and said with a solemn tone, “Nie Tian, now that you’ve chosen the path of cultivation, you’ll have to think more about your future. If you give up those fragmentary star marks, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life. You risked your life for them. Why would you hand them over to the Heaven Palace Sect?”

“If I can keep them and save the Realm of Flame Heaven at the same time, of course I’ll never give them up!” Nie Tian blurted.

A grin appeared on Hua Mu’s face as he said, “Good boy. Also, you can rest assured that your grandfather and aunt will be safe in the Cloudsoaring Sect. They have Wu Ji to shelter them. I don’t think the Heaven Palace sect will do anything to them. From now on, the Heaven Palace sect will leave no corner unchecked in their search for you, but I’ll make sure they don’t find you.