Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2246 - 150: Nest

A flicker of astonishment crossed Wang Ba’s face:

"Are these World Eaters truly so powerful that even you are unable to deal with them?"

"It’s not quite like that."

Hearing this, Jiu Futu waved his hands dismissively before speaking with a touch of arrogance:

"How could a mere pack of Sixth and Seventh Tier World Eaters possibly be my match? It’s just that..."

He paused, looking slightly sheepish:

"My techniques are entirely focused on the physical body, leaving me lacking in other disciplines. It’s like trying to cover my head while leaving my tail exposed; it makes it far too easy for those World Eaters to flee."

The World Eaters were many; while he could slaughter a portion of them, he was forced to simultaneously gather the Death Energy. This gave the survivors plenty of time to seize the chance to escape.

Wang Ba nodded, understanding the predicament, and fell into thought for a moment. He produced the Divination Map previously provided by the Yin Family and requested Jiu Futu to indicate the coordinates. As suspected, the location was isolated and a significant distance from their current position.

"Hmm, there is actually a Territory in that vicinity... Is it possible that this Territory has fallen into decline, thereby drawing the World Eaters to it?"

Inspecting the Divination Map, Wang Ba felt a stir of interest.

World Eaters possess an instinct for sensing a failing Territory. Consequently, if one discovers a Territory in decay, there is a high probability that World Eaters will be lurking nearby.

The Territory where Tao Bingji and his companions were previously located was a perfect example of this phenomenon.

"A declining Territory... it is worth investigating."

His interest wasn't solely in the Death Energy harvested from slaying World Eaters; more importantly, he could seize the chance to gain insights into the laws within a Territory.

Given his current Cultivation realm and his mastery over laws, he could easily enter a deteriorating Territory without triggering a violent backlash from the Territory's own will.

The main difficulty lay in the fact that finding a declining Territory was no simple task.

If a Territory were in a healthy state, the inhabitants would likely refuse entry to anyone without the proper connections.

With these thoughts in mind, he didn't hesitate and gave the order:

"We shall head there to investigate shortly."

Once Jiu Futu finished depositing all the Death Energy into the Death Qi Pit below, Wang Ba swept his sleeve, stowing away the pit along with the six-fingered Divine Corpse.

Without wasting a second, Jiu Futu began leading Wang Ba toward the region where the swarm of World Eaters had been spotted.

Although the distance appeared short on the map, the actual journey revealed that the Yin Family’s charts were not entirely reliable.

This discrepancy arose because the Realm Sea is truly immense. To fit various Territories onto a limited map, precision is often sacrificed for a more artistic representation.

As they traveled, the 'starlight' emanating from nearby Territories grew faint and sparse.

Conversely, the sight of shattered continents and abandoned Territories became more frequent.

The surroundings began to take on the bleak, ruined atmosphere of the Sea of Chaos Realm.

"Such is the nature of the Realm Sea. Even though we are within it, the distribution of Chaos Origin Substance is entirely uneven. Near the Four Great Territories of Duanhai Cliff, the Chaos Origin Substance is so abundant it’s practically free, yet here, it is stretched as thin as a veil..."

While flying and venting his frustrations, Jiu Futu pointed toward a wisp of Chaos Origin Substance drifting in the emptiness.

It stood alone, with no Territories nearby, having been pushed there by unknown forces.

Curious, Wang Ba asked:

"Have you actually visited the Four Great Territories of Duanhai Cliff?"

The Four Great Territories of Duanhai Cliff consisted of the Cloud Sky Realm, the Canlong Realm, the Void Demon Realm, and the Eastern Luli Buddha Realm.

At Wang Ba’s question, a look of longing and admiration appeared on Jiu Futu’s face as if he were recalling a grand past, but he ultimately shook his head:

"I have never been. Those Four Great Territories possess ancient heritages and are home to countless powerful experts—entities far beyond our level. For a rogue cultivator, going there is just looking for trouble. I only caught a glimpse from the periphery. Tsk, the Chaos Origin Substance there is vastly superior to what’s in Zhang’s Ruins, yet they have far fewer cultivators. Those people truly know how to live in luxury!"

"Unfortunately, both the Canlong Realm and the Void Demon Realm were crushed by the Evil Monks of the Supreme True Buddha; they are no more. The Cloud Sky Realm nearly met the same end, and while the Eastern Luli Buddha Realm remains for now, it is expected to fall to the Supreme True Buddha within a few millennia. Regardless, the Cloud Sky Realm is certainly finished. The Supreme True Buddha has been quiet for some time now, but once he makes his move, the consequences will be beyond imagination..."

"Once those two remaining Great Territories fall, it will likely be the turn of Zhang’s Ruins and the other minor Territories."

Jiu Futu spoke with deep pessimism.

"Canlong Realm, Void Demon Realm..."

Wang Ba felt a weight settle in his heart.

Since they were ranked alongside the Cloud Sky Realm as the Four Great Territories, it was obvious that those two Realms were by no means weak.

He had heard that the Realm Master of the Canlong Realm, Heavenly Monarch Chao, and the leader of the Void Demon Realm, Xiahou Demon, were both Mahayana Cultivators who had dealt heavy blows to the Supreme True Buddha’s forces.

Even with such legendary figures, those two Territories were still wiped out. This served as a grim testament to the terrifying power of the Supreme True Buddha—a strength perhaps intentionally displayed to intimidate the world.

Jiu Futu’s claim that the remaining Territories would be destroyed was not mere exaggeration.

Frowning, Wang Ba couldn't help but ask:

"Is there truly no power in the entire Realm Sea capable of resisting the Supreme True Buddha?"

Upon hearing this, Jiu Futu first shook his head and then nodded, explaining:

"The Realm Sea is vast, but its core is limited. Any great power requires Chaos Origin Substance to survive. Therefore, there are only a handful of such significant places."

"We are currently in the region of Duanhai Cliff, which was originally ruled by the Four Great Territories. Beyond this area lie the 'Quiet Caves' where the Innate Divine Demons congregate. Even further away, there are other lands that rival the Four Great Territories in power."