I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 631 A Great Witch Comparable to a Grand Luo Golden Immortal

Upon hearing this, Daoist Duobao's expression shifted slightly.

Even with his composure, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "Both Master Yuanshi and Master Laozi will be here in person?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader looked at him, his gaze profound, as if he knew everything: "Whether the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect are enemies or friends has gradually become clear over time. In this grand competition, they will definitely test our Jie Sect in various ways, and may even take some covert actions. Be careful and don't give them any openings."

"Disciple understands!" Daoist Duobao lowered his gaze, but he had already vaguely sensed that this competition was not as simple as it seemed on the surface, or that his master was plotting something.

Then, the Tongtian Sect Leader turned his gaze to a corner of the island and said softly, "Xiao Lei, come here."

Chu Yang stepped into Biyou Palace and bowed to the Tongtian Sect Leader sitting on the main seat: "Disciple Chu Yang greets Master."

The Grand Master of Heaven shifted his gaze from the appearing cyan scroll to Chu Yang. His gaze was initially cold, then softened slightly: "How are the preparations going?"

Chu Yang straightened up, his expression calm and confident, and replied, "Reporting to Master, everything has been properly arranged. The 'Inquiry Realm' is operating smoothly, and all its nodes have been reinforced multiple times. The seven layers of talismans I personally set up are completely safe. As for the final defensive measures…"

He paused, his gaze hardening slightly, a surge of heroic spirit rising within him. "This disciple has the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation guarding this place. Even if anyone dares to cause trouble, I will ensure they never return!"

The Master of the Heavens quietly observed his disciple, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

"Very good, Xiao Lei. This competition is of great significance, and we must not take it lightly. But your caution shows that you are very meticulous."

Chu Yang smiled and said, "This disciple will certainly not fail Master's trust."

The Tongtian Sect Leader's eyes deepened, and with a casual wave of his sleeve, the azure scroll floating in mid-air immediately closed on its own and slowly disappeared.

"However, there are some things I still need to make clear to you. You may have already noticed that Taiyi Zhenren and Yuding Zhenren, disciples of your original master, have recently arrived at Jin'ao Island quietly. Although they used 'observation' as an excuse, I clearly felt that they were testing me."

At this very moment, conflicts are brewing between the various religions. Their trip is by no means simple; it may be a test or an exploration, and they should not be underestimated.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yang frowned slightly, then relaxed his brow: "Master is absolutely right, I understand."

Among the disciples of my master's uncle are many cunning individuals, especially Taiyi and Yuding Zhenren, neither of whom should be underestimated.

The disciples will pay special attention to the nodes and entrances of the 'Inquiry Realm,' and will not tolerate any unusual activity from them.

The Tongtian Sect Leader nodded in satisfaction: "This matter concerns the overall fortune of our Jie Sect. If you encounter any difficulties, do not act rashly. You can directly summon your master. I will protect you."

Upon hearing these words, Chu Yang felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He slightly bent his knees and clasped his hands in a salute again: "This disciple will certainly live up to the Master's expectations, and will certainly not let the Chan Sect's evil scheme succeed!"

The Master of Heaven waved his hand: "Go."

Inside the Palace of Souls.

Honghuang Chuyang appeared in the center of the palace: "Everyone, I have completed the setup of the Dao Seeking Realm. This array space can be considered a small virtual universe system. Next, I will produce batches of sensor receivers so that we can enter it at any time from Jin'ao Island. My current goal is to build a virtual universe that covers the entire Honghuang world. At that time, even the Heavenly Dao will find it difficult to compare!"

After hearing the goal of the Primordial Chu Yang, the other "Chu Yangs" were slightly stunned.

The immortal Chu Yang nodded: "However, to accomplish such a feat, one would probably need at least the cultivation level of a Saint, or even a Primordial Grand Luo!"

Devouring Chu Yang also said, "I have shared with you all the operating principles of the virtual universe in the primordial universe. The Primordial Ancestor originally wanted to seize the will of the primordial universe, but unfortunately he failed in the end. I think the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial World will not be so easily replaced by you."

"More importantly, there is also the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who is the spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao. If you cause minor trouble, he will almost certainly ignore you, but if you involve the authority of the Heavenly Dao, he might take notice of you!"

Honghuang Chuyang nodded: "So for now, I'm only developing on Jin'ao Island. The upcoming Investiture of the Gods will be the real start of my plan!"

After a discussion, the group deliberated on many aspects of the Investiture of the Gods calamity and even conducted a simulation.

After Chu Yang returned to Biyou Palace from the Soul Palace, the operation of the "Inquiry Realm" became more stable, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye, and now Jin'ao Island is bustling with colorful flags and melodious music.

The grand competition of the Jie Sect has finally begun.

Disciples from all branches of the Jie Sect gathered here, each one full of energy and eager to try.

Their gazes were all focused ahead—that ethereal yet mysterious space was the "World of Inquiry" that Chu Yang had painstakingly constructed.

Seven trial towers rose from the ground, majestic and imposing, their bodies shimmering with light, ancient runes flickering on them.

Each tower has seven floors, with each floor increasing in difficulty, awaiting the challenge of the disciples of the Jie Sect.

Chu Yang stood on the high platform, his robes fluttering, like a banished immortal.

He raised his hand and waved it, and countless streams of light shot out, landing in the hands of each disciple.

These are jade slip-shaped "sensor receivers". By simply probing them with one's divine sense, one can enter the Dao Seeking Realm and participate in the trials.

In this way, even if one is injured during the trial, it will not affect one's physical condition in reality, which is a very thoughtful design.

"Now that you are ready, let us begin!"

Chu Yang's voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the entire Jin'ao Island.

As soon as he finished speaking, a disciple eagerly probed the jade slip with his divine sense, and his figure instantly disappeared from the spot, entering the Trial Tower in the Realm of Inquiry.

Inside the Trial Tower, disciples moved about, the sounds of magical artifacts colliding echoing incessantly, and various strange magical lights intertwined, illuminating the entire Dao Seeking Realm as if it were daytime.

This test did not restrict disciples from using magical artifacts, since some disciples were transformed from various spiritual beings, and it would be difficult for them to pass several levels of the trial tower on their own.

Of course, those who excelled didn't matter. For example, Wu Yunxian, one of the Seven Immortals, wielded the Hunyuan Hammer and charged forward like a tiger descending the mountain, unstoppable by anyone.

He swung his enormous Chaos Hammer, creating gusts of wind that sent all his opponents flying as he sped through the trial towers.

Among the four holy mothers, the Golden Spirit Holy Mother is even more domineering.

She summoned the Dragon and Tiger Ruyi, which transformed into two golden dragons that roared and broke through layers of obstacles, becoming invincible.

The golden dragon was menacing, its scales shimmering with golden light, as if it were about to destroy the entire trial tower.

Before long, Wuyun Xian and Jinling Shengmu ascended the seventh trial tower one after the other.

Unfortunately, they stopped here because the first level of this trial tower was guarded by a quasi-saint level gatekeeper.

They were all quickly defeated by opponents at the Quasi-Saint level, and thus they all knew that this seventh Trial Tower could only be passed by those with Quasi-Saint cultivation!

Before long, the three Xiao sisters also stopped there, but they smiled at each other, as if they had expected this result, and did not show the slightest disappointment.

Besides these top disciples, the other disciples also displayed their unique abilities and extraordinary strength.

Some fly on swords, traversing the tower and passing the gatekeepers' tests by speed; some use magic to outwit and outmaneuver their opponents; and some rely on their physical strength to carve out a path through the tower.

At the same time, more than 10,000 disciples entered the Dao Realm simultaneously. Such a large number of people did not cause any impact on the operation of the Dao Realm, which shows how amazing Chu Yang's understanding and control of the Dao of Time and Space had reached.

Of course, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation also played a crucial role in this. This innate treasure provided powerful support for the Dao Seeking Realm; otherwise, Chu Yang would not have been able to maintain such a vast array space so easily.

In the Daoist realm, besides the disciples of the Jie Sect vying for power and displaying their unique abilities, two other figures attracted particular attention.

A crimson light streaked across the sky like a shooting star, leaving a scorching trail in its wake, as if the air itself had been ignited.

That crimson light was none other than the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover of the True Man Taiyi. Within the cover, raging flames surged, and nine fire dragons coiled and danced, emitting bursts of dragon roars.

On the other side, a sharp sword aura tore through the void, shattering all obstacles in its path with overwhelming force.

Amidst the flashing sword light, a man with an air of otherworldly grace could be vaguely seen; he was none other than Yu Ding Zhenren, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

He wielded the Immortal-Slaying Sword, its blade gleaming with a chilling light. Each strike was accompanied by a series of sword cries, sending shivers down one's spine.

The two advanced with unstoppable momentum and soon arrived at the seventh floor of the sixth trial tower.

"The Daoist Realm created by the Jie Sect is indeed quite sophisticated."

He muttered under his breath, a hint of seriousness in his voice, "Looks like we'll have to be careful."

In this trial tower, all their magical treasures were simulated, and even their cultivation techniques were performed almost perfectly, almost exactly the same as in reality!

If they weren't all Great Immortals, they might actually think they were in reality!

"This Master Xiaolei is actually able to set up such a formation space. It seems that the growth rate of the disciples of the Jie Sect will probably get faster and faster in the future!"

Master Yu Ding snorted coldly, a glint of defiance flashing in his eyes. "Hmph, they're just relying on their numbers. These mere armored warriors, no matter how strong they are, are nothing special!"

He said dismissively, "If it were a one-on-one fight, the outcome would be uncertain!"

Taiyi Zhenren glanced at him and shook his head helplessly.

He knew that Master Yu Ding was proud and unwilling to admit defeat, but this trial was no child's play. Their purpose in participating in the competition was not just to find out the strength of the disciples of the Jie Sect!

The strength of the disciples of the Jie Sect should not be underestimated, especially the top disciples, whose abilities are unfathomable.

"Junior brother, do not be careless," Master Taiyi said in a deep voice. "The difficulty of this Trial Tower increases with each level. By the seventh level, I'm afraid..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Master Yu Ding. "Senior brother, I know."

Master Yu Ding waved his hand impatiently, "No need for further words, I know what I'm doing."

Having said that, he walked straight towards the entrance of the Trial Tower, and in a flash, disappeared into the tower gate. Seeing this, Taiyi Zhenren could only sigh helplessly, and then followed him inside.

The seventh floor of the sixth trial tower is a vast and boundless desert.

The scorching sun baked the earth, and a suffocating heat wave filled the air.

In the center of the desert stood a huge stone tablet, its surface covered with densely packed runes. Even with the knowledge of Taiyi Zhenren and Yuding Zhenren, they did not recognize what kind of runes they were.

After observing for a while, Taiyi Zhenren and Yuding Zhenren began searching for the guardian of this level. Before long, they felt a powerful pressure coming towards them, as if it were going to crush them.

The two dared not be careless and quickly circulated their magic power to resist this powerful pressure.

Just then, the runes on the stone tablet suddenly lit up, and a dazzling light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire desert.

Immediately afterwards, a huge figure slowly emerged from the light.

It was a giant hundreds of feet tall, with muscles bulging all over his body, as if cast from steel.

He wielded a massive stone axe, radiating a chilling aura of power.

"You must defeat me to pass this level!"

The giant let out a deafening roar, the sound waves sweeping over them like a raging storm, making their eardrums ring.

Taiyi Zhenren's heart sank, and a hint of seriousness appeared on his face.

It seems that the guardian of the seventh level of this sixth trial tower is a great witch comparable to the late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

The witch clan is born with a knack for fighting, and it seems this layer is even more dangerous than they imagined.

The giant swung his massive axe and slashed fiercely at Taiyi Zhenren.

The giant axe ripped through the void, bringing with it a gust of wind that seemed poised to tear the two of them to shreds.

Taiyi Zhenren dared not be negligent and immediately summoned the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover. Nine fire dragons roared and rushed towards the giant, surrounding him completely. The raging flames burned the giant's body, producing a series of crackling sounds.

However, the giant's defense was astonishing; the flames of the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover could not harm him in the slightest.

With a roar, he swung his giant axe and shattered the nine fire dragons one by one.

On the other side, Master Yu Ding faced an opponent who was also a great shaman, a hundred feet tall and with bulging muscles.

The difference is that this great shaman is not holding a stone axe, but a bone spear that exudes a chilling aura.

The tip of the bone spear gleamed with a ghostly blue light, clearly indicating it was coated with potent poison. Jade Cauldron Immortal dared not be careless, and summoned the Immortal-Slaying Sword, its blade shimmering with golden light and radiating a chilling aura.

The Wu tribe does not cultivate the primordial spirit. At this moment, facing this great shaman, he only relied on his powerful physical body to force them into a state of chaos and danger!

The two exchanged blows for dozens of rounds, and Master Yuding gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

Although he held back, the great shaman's attacks grew increasingly fierce, leaving him struggling to cope.

"No, if this continues, I will surely be defeated!" Master Yu Ding was anxious, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He deliberately created an opening to lure the great shaman closer, and then suddenly unleashed the apricot-yellow flag to protect himself.

"boom!"

The bone spear slammed into the apricot-yellow flag with a loud bang.

The apricot-yellow flag trembled violently, its light dimming slightly, but it ultimately blocked the attack.

"Damn it!" The great shaman roared in anger when his first attack missed, and swung his bone spear at the enemy again.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Jade Cauldron Immortal unleashed the Immortal-Slaying Sword and struck with all his might.

"Whoosh!"

With a flash of sword light, the Immortal-Slaying Sword slammed into the Great Witch's body, leaving a deep wound.

"Roar!" The great shaman let out a painful roar and staggered a few steps.

Master Yu Ding was overjoyed and was about to press his advantage when he suddenly frowned. (End of Chapter)