The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 728

Chapter 728: Chapter 724: The 4th Person Chapter 728: Chapter 724: The 4th Person Then a figure also appeared, on the other side of the fog wall facing the giant figure.

He too was hundreds of feet tall, yet he was dressed in a golden beast face chainmail, draped in a bright yellow robe, fastened around the waist with a raw silk tasseled belt, and wearing black tiger-headed boots on his feet. Standing opposite the other figure, he looked like a mighty deity.

Shen Luo noticed the golden mist covering the man's face as well, and for a moment, he was not sure if their faces looked the same as his.

After revealing themselves, the two figures glanced at each other, humphed coldly, and then turned to look in this direction.

Upon seeing the two figures on the ground, both of them exclaimed in unison, “Eh”.

They were then promptly shrunk down to the size of Shen Luo and walked over.

“Daoist Master, could this be the fourth person?” asked the Silver Armored Man, who was slightly ahead of the other, his voice warm and mellow.

“Indeed, this Daoist friend is the fourth person we have been eagerly waiting for,” said the White-robed Old Taoist.

The Yellow-robed Man, who had been closely following, looked Shen Luo up and down and said, “We've been waiting for so long, and now the fourth person has finally shown up. So we're only waiting for the last one who hasn't appeared yet?”

His voice was somewhat strange, sounding rather sharp and even a bit shrill to the ear.

“I have a clue about the last one. You don't need to worry about it,” the White-robed Old Taoist remarked.

“That's good to hear. Shall we continue where we left off?” the Silver Armored Man suggested.

Shen Luo was puzzled by the conversation but noticed that the two newcomers continuously scanned him without questioning his identity.

When the White-robed Old Taoist mentioned the ownership of the final piece of the Heavenly Book, both men stirred slightly. Even though he couldn't see their faces, he could tell they were both rather excited.

However, like before, they did not ask any questions about the identity of that individual.

It seemed to confirm what the White-robed Old Taoist has said, uncovering one's identity in this place is indeed a major taboo.

“Let's not rush things. Our newcomer friend has just arrived, and likely is unaware of why we've gathered and more importantly, what it means to possess a fragment of the Heavenly Book,” the White-robed Old Taoist said.

“Right, we need to clarify a few things first,” the Yellow-robed Man concurred, nodding his head.

“Our friend here, there is no need to mention your name. But please share your race, previous sect affiliation, and the current predicament you are in,” The Silver Armored Man requested.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo remained silent for a moment, then, carefully crafting his words, he began to speak:

“I…I am a human cultivator. I used to be a… disciple of Mount Fangcun. After the sect was destroyed, I had been wandering. Before this, I was in the Eastern Sea…”

“There's no need to mention your location.” Before he could finish, the Silver Armored Man abruptly interrupted him, issuing a caution.

Shen Luo paused, bristling slightly.

“Not permitting you to disclose your location is for your safety. We, the possessors of the Heavenly Book fragments, are all like thorns in the eyes and flesh of the Demon Clan. Once our whereabouts are exposed, great risks would be presented. We have to be careful,” the White-robed Old Taoist advised.

“Seems like a fairly inexperienced junior; it's curious how the Heavenly Book chose him,” the Yellow-robed Man spat out in exasperation as he took in the scene.

Of course, Shen Luo was not a naive boy, his claim to be a disciple of Mount Fangcun was a deliberate cover for his true identity, knowing full well that his name would not be found on the ancestral hall lineage record of Mount Fangcun.

“The Heavenly Book selects its hosts according to the guidance of the Heavenly Dao. It can't be wrong. Anyway, let me tell you about our situation first. As of now, the Three Realms…” the White-robed Old Taoist began.

Shen Luo paid close attention, a frown deepening on his face. For the first time, he began to comprehend the current state of all the Three Realms.

Apparently, after the seal was broken, the Demonic God Chiyou fled from the Earthly Realm. After devouring the essence of Heaven and Earth, the Three Realms descended into chaos. Both the Heavenly Court and the Western Paradise fell into ruin, with even the Jade Emperor and Buddha succumbing to their demise.

The Pagoda Heavenly King, the Four Generals of the Demonic Clan, the Juling God, and many other Heavenly Generals died one after another. Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjushri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva fell as well, taking with them more than half of the gods and Buddhas in the sky.

The cycle of death and rebirth was broken, as the Human World plunged into hell. The Heavenly Court and the Western Paradise were overthrown by Demonic Beings. The world became rampant with demons and ghosts, causing the mountains to change colors as the heavens and earth were turned upside down, leaving the Heavenly Dao in critical danger.

Fortunately, during the fall of the Heavenly Court and the Western Paradise, Buddha, the Jade Emperor, and Taishang Laojun joined forces to inflict heavy damage on the Demonic God Chiyou, forcing him into temporary dormancy and earning a brief respite for the Three Realms.

Now, while the Demon Clan continues its onslaught, they work on both sides to liberate more remnants of the Demon Race from the ancient Battle of Zhulu, meanwhile trying to revive Chiyou. The few powerful remnants of the Heavenly Court and Western Paradise are also rallying all their forces in preparation to annihilate the Demon Clan and seal them once again before Chiyou awakens.

“Who are the strong ones that are still working for the Three Realms?” Shen Luo asked.

“In the earlier apocalyptic battle, both the Heavenly Court and the Western Paradise suffered heavy losses, with almost all their powerful figures falling. In contrast, the earth immortals who remained in the Human World were less affected. It's said that the Bodhi Ancestor knew about the instigator of this demon calamity and that's why Mount Fangcun was attacked and destroyed first by the Demon Clan. Later, other sects such as the Wuzhuang View made preparations and managed to avoid total annihilation. As for now, all factions have temporarily appointed Town Primordial Great Immortal as their leader.” The White-robed Old Taoist responded.

“Moreover, more and more cultivators are choosing to avoid the world and preserve their lives. Unfortunately, the Demon Clan intends to destroy the Three Realms and even the Demon Race that initially joined them in launching the war is also on their cleansing list. Therefore, more and more powerful figures of the Demon Race are quietly joining the resistance after realizing the situation.” The Yellow-robed Man added.

“Then you guys…” Shen Luo hesitated.

“The Demon Clan's infiltration into the Human and Demon races is severe. Their overt contacts are easily discovered. However, this place, the Heavenly Book Broken Land, is an excellent hub for exchanging information. We serve as the contact point between all forces.” The Silver Armored Man explained.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo finally understood why their identities could not be revealed. Once the Demon Clan discovered their true identities, they could uproot the entire resistance army, shattering the last hope of the Three Realms.

“I see. You are all the future hope of the Three Realms. I am sincerely impressed,” said Shen Luo, deeply moved.

“We, the holders of the Heavenly Book fragments, are extraordinary, each with a mission to fulfill. You, being the last to know, also need to protect yourself and the fragment. It will be the cornerstone of our future counterattack against the Demon Clan.” The White-robed Old Taoist advised.

“I will do my utmost to protect the Heavenly Book fragment from falling into enemy hands,” Shen Luo vowed, making a fist.

“Alright, we've told him everything he needs to know for now. Let's proceed to other matters.” The Yellow-robed Man stated upon seeing Shen Luo's reaction.

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