The Great Yu world, Piao Miao had heard of it.
It was considered somewhat renowned in this generation.
Dark Realm, Great Yu Realm... these were several powerful sixth-tier great worlds in the vicinity.
They were known as the Yin and Yang realms of this region.
Great Yu, upholding light.
Dark Realm, upholding darkness.
After listening to Li Meng's words, Piao Miao fell into thought.
After a moment, he asked again, "When did the Great Yu Realm enter the Piao Miao Realm?"
'Three days ago.'
Li Meng did not dare to conceal anything.
Three days?
Piao Miao's eyes suddenly lit up.
Given the temperament of those in the Great Yu Realm, upon seeing the Piao Miao Realm, they would undoubtedly launch an immediate assault, devouring Piao Miao, and extracting its Grand Dao and world origin.
"Why haven't they attacked?"
The Piao Miao Realm Lord's thoughts began to stir. "Not long ago, the Great Yu Realm discovered a fifth-tier great world and went to conquer it..."
Calculating the time, it should be over by now.
The Great Yu Realm was powerful; if it devoured a fifth-tier great world, the entire world would grow stronger. While it might not necessarily ascend, it would definitely become more robust.
After becoming stronger, the Great Yu Realm would surely continue to devour other worlds.
The Piao Miao Realm was not strong. Although it was a fifth-tier great world, due to its pursuit of the Piao Miao Dao, it ranked in the middle to lower tiers compared to other fifth-tier worlds.
"Normally, the Great Yu Realm would attack my Piao Miao Realm the moment they saw it."
The more he thought about it, the brighter the Piao Miao Realm Lord's eyes became. "The other party hasn't attacked, meaning they must have suffered heavy losses and are currently suppressing chaotic Grand Daos..."
He had figured it out.
He then questioned Li Meng, "Have you seen the Great Yu Emperor?"
"No."
Li Meng shook his head. "From beginning to end, the only person I've been in contact with has been the fifth-tier Heavenly Emperor, Gou Hun."
"Anyone else?"
"Haven't seen any."
Upon hearing Li Meng's words, a trace of excitement suddenly appeared in Piao Miao's eyes.
Amidst his excitement, the Grand Dao trembled. "Mo Zu, exit your seclusion immediately..."
Boom.
Deep within the Piao Miao Realm, a great mountain rumbled.
A figure, frail with age, emerged from his place of seclusion. As he walked, spectral manifestations of the Grand Dao fell from his body and then perished.
"Realm Lord."
Mo Zu, after a few steps, was already breathless.
His lifespan had reached its limit. "You summoned me, my lord, for what reason? After this exit from seclusion, I will not have long to live."
"Haha."
Piao Miao laughed heartily, then spoke, "Do not rush, Mo Zu. The reason I summoned you is because a great opportunity has arisen. This time, your chance has come."
"Hmm?"
Mo Zu was puzzled.
"Do you remember the Great Yu Realm?"
Mo Zu recalled for a moment, then nodded. "I remember. They practice the utmost rigid and utmost yang Great Sun Dao."
"Precisely."
Piao Miao emerged from the net of the Grand Dao, stepping into the void, and approached Mo Zu. "Your lifespan is dwindling because you suffered a Dao injury from the utmost yin back then. As long as you have the utmost yang power to neutralize it, you can live."
Many in the Piao Miao Realm knew of Mo Zu's injury.
The original master of the Piao Miao Realm was not Piao Miao, but rather... Mo Zu.
In a battle between the twin realms long ago, Mo Zu was severely injured and had to relinquish his position as Realm Lord to the current successor.
Mo Zu seemed to understand something and spoke, "Are you saying the Realm Lord intends to attack the Great Yu Realm? Impossible..."
Mo Zu refused outright.
He knew the Great Yu Realm; it was a top-tier sixth-tier great world.
Its utmost yang power could definitely heal his Dao injury, but... it was impossible.
The fifth-tier Piao Miao Realm was inherently not skilled in offense or combat; it followed a less conventional path.
Engaging with the utmost rigid and utmost yang Great Yu Realm, a sixth-tier great world at that, the outcome was predictable.
Mo Zu believed the Realm Lord had gone mad.
"Haha."
Upon hearing this, the Piao Miao Realm Lord laughed again. "Mo Zu, what if the Great Yu Realm suffered heavy losses?"
Mo Zu's eyes brightened. "Realm Lord, you mean..."
He was becoming excited, a guess already forming in his mind.
He saw the coldness in the Realm Lord's eyes.
The voice sounded again. "The Great Yu Realm is currently hidden within the Piao Miao Realm's sphere of influence. They have been lurking for three days yet have still not attacked my Piao Miao Realm. Furthermore, as far as I know, the Great Yu Realm discovered a fifth-tier world not long ago and went to conquer it. Given all this, do you understand, Mo Zu?"
"If that's the case."
Mo Zu was becoming somewhat excited.
His thoughts coincided with the Realm Lord's. "It is indeed possible to fight. However, I wonder how much combat power the Great Yu Realm has left."
"Heh."
Piao Miao said with full confidence, "The Great Yu Realm's Grand Dao must have suffered heavy damage. Emperor Yu should be busy suppressing the Dao to prevent its collapse. He absolutely cannot intervene; if he does, the Great Yu Realm will surely crumble.
Furthermore, although on the surface the Great Yu Realm only has Gou Hun, I estimate there will be at most two fifth-tier Heavenly Emperors."
This was not speculation but was based on the world lord's perspective.
"We can fight."
In an instant, Mo Zu made his decision.
Since they could not devour the Great Yu Realm, they could at least fleece them a bit, and a substantial bit at that.
As long as he could kill one fifth-tier Heavenly Emperor of Great Yu, Mo Zu's injury could be fully healed.
The one who had injured him back then was merely a sixth-tier Heavenly Emperor.
After so many years, the remaining power had been mostly worn down by Mo Zu.
It was only because his lifespan was insufficient.
Otherwise, given enough time, he would have healed himself.
"Realm Lord, how shall we fight?" Mo Zu was eager.
"Heh, no rush."
Piao Miao smiled slightly and said, "Mo Zu, I need you to go and meet someone for me."
"Who?"
"A partner."
Although he didn't know who it was, Mo Zu nodded without hesitation.
Launching a war against the sixth-tier Great Yu Realm was an extremely reckless move.
However, for the Piao Miao Realm, this was a golden opportunity.
If they could devour the Great Yu Realm, the Piao Miao Realm might even have a chance to ascend to a sixth-tier great world.
By then, the Piao Miao Realm, having obtained the utmost rigid and utmost yang power, would no longer need to hide.
Sixth-tier was sufficient to roam freely.
...
Chen Fan retreated.
But a voice echoed in his ear.
"Fellow Daoist, please stay." The voice sounded somewhat abrupt, directly entering his ear.
The retreating figure was startled.
Had he been discovered?
However, there was no fear in his heart.
Even if discovered, it was merely a fifth-tier world.
He stopped, and said in a deep voice, "I am merely passing through and have no ill intentions."
"It's not important."
All these were minor matters, the Piao Miao Realm Lord didn't care.
Instead, he said, "Fellow Daoist, are you pursuing the Great Yu Realm?"
"Hmm?"
"It seems this Realm Lord guessed correctly."
Piao Miao's voice continued to resonate. "Currently, the Great Yu Realm is within my Piao Miao Realm territory. Would you be willing to join forces?"
Chen Fan's eyebrows rose.
"Fellow Daoist, do not be hasty."
Piao Miao continued, "I have sent someone to meet you. Rest assured, there are no other intentions. Some matters are best discussed in person."
Meeting was a show of intent.
"...Alright."
Since the other party knew the whereabouts of the Great Yu Realm, there was room for negotiation.
The Great Yu Realm could be spared, but he had to obtain the spatial boots.