The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3372 - 3367: Searching for the Origin Essence_1

Yang Chen surveyed his surroundings and spoke in a steady voice, "Examine this place closely. It's the realm forged by the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor, far surpassing the scale of any ordinary interface. My soul power falls short of covering it entirely, and escaping this woodland proves impossible."

"Our soul limitations hold us back, yet it remains undeniable that the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor's creation dwarfs other interfaces in size. My own soul faces the same constraints, barred from venturing beyond this forest," Xingtong explained.

After a brief reflection, Yang Chen muttered, "I see. If that's the reality, then our predicament grows increasingly dire, doesn't it? The expanse is immense, but our souls confine us, stripping away our vision. We're essentially handicapped here."

Xingtong replied with composure, "What's your view on this? Had our souls roamed unchecked, the previous explorers would have stripped the Dao Palace of every treasure, leaving us nothing to discover now. To date, nobody has fully unraveled the Dao Palace's enigmas. This applies equally to everyone... However..."

"However, what?" Yang Chen inquired with keen interest.

Xingtong responded deliberately, "In the prior venture, the clans didn't leave empty-handed. They undoubtedly compiled partial maps. Though incomplete and unable to map out the whole Dao Palace precisely, such charts surpass our present blindness to the environment."

"The various clans? Do you possess one?" Yang Chen questioned.

"No," Xingtong replied with a shrug.

Yang Chen sighed in resignation, "That figures. Regarding those clans you brought up, it appears neither of us holds a map."

Xingtong rolled her eyes in annoyance, "Consider it. Your Human Race labors to produce a map—why would they share it with us from the Heaven-separated Realm?"

Yang Chen's eyes sharpened as realization dawned, "You're saying the maps from the clans are guarded by their inner circle elites, correct?"

"Precisely. Within our Insect Mother Race, those maps went to two Heavenly Fate Realm insect mother powerhouses. I lack the stature to obtain one," Xingtong admitted with a helpless tone.

Standing with hands clasped behind him, Yang Chen declared, "Thus, to secure a map, we must seize it from other clans' powerhouses?"

"From whom do you intend to take it? Suitable marks are scarce. Clans typically entrust maps to Heavenly Fate Realm figures. Exceptions might occur with our Insect Race or the Spirit God Race, but even then, the Spirit God Race likely assigns them to Royal Spirit Gods. And as for Royal Spirit Gods, even those below Heavenly Fate Realm—do you have the nerve to rob them?" Xingtong challenged.

"I dare!" Yang Chen affirmed boldly.

Xingtong stared in shock, her eyes widening, "You truly would?"

Yang Chen chuckled, "What's stopping me?"

Speechless, Xingtong gazed intently at Yang Chen, pondering the enigmas cloaking his being.

He appeared unbound by any daring limit.

Naturally, having slain a Heavenly Fate Realm Ghost King, a mere Royal Spirit God posed no terror to him.

"Lacking a map renders every step a struggle. At minimum, locating that spot to propel you into the Heavenly Fate Realm demands a guide—impossible otherwise," Yang Chen stated.

Xingtong gave a faint nod, offering no counter.

Currently, her knowledge of the breakthrough site to Heavenly Fate Realm amounted to mere fragments of hints.

Mapless, she wandered blindly, cut off from any path there.

"Fine, I'll join your reckless venture for now." Xingtong smirked coldly, "Let's aim for the Royal Spirit Gods. From what I know of the Spirit God Race, overpowering Heavenly Fate Realm ones is out of reach, but Heaven-separated Realm versions present a fighting chance. Their arrogance runs deep, so I doubt Heaven-separated Realm Royal Spirit Gods trail after Heavenly Fate Realm ones."

"What's the strategy?" Yang Chen probed.

"One draws them in, then we strike together to eliminate them," Xingtong outlined.

Yang Chen frowned in confusion, "How do we draw them? Spirit God Race's Royal Spirit Gods aren't idiots; they won't blindly pursue."

"Naturally, we bait them with something priceless," Xingtong grinned faintly, "Have you overlooked my earlier words?"

"The Origin Essence?" Yang Chen exclaimed, astonished.

"Spot on!" Xingtong smacked her palms together, "Origin Essence holds immense value, scarce in any zone. I believe we'll uncover some within this woodland. A thorough hunt to snag a handful swiftly would aid us personally and bolster our scheme greatly."

Upon mention of Origin Essence, Yang Chen extended his soul and urged, "Experts from sundry clans have already breached the forest. We must act fast."

Their Dao Palace entry points scattered at random.

This randomness likely fell under the Forbidden Spirit Ancestor's control.

During their brief exchange, numerous powerhouses had infiltrated the woods, scattering variably among the entrants.

Aware of this, Xingtong grew vigilant and pressed, "Indeed, crowds pour in, and time slips away. Let's commence the hunt."

Yang Chen wasted no moment, eager to locate Origin Essence for Xingtong to seal their bargain.

Simultaneously, they deployed their souls across the forest for an exhaustive sweep.

Their probe raced ahead, with Yang Chen's pace markedly outstripping.

"Got it," Yang Chen abruptly snapped his eyes open and announced, "Come with me. An Origin Essence lies nearby!"

No sooner had he spoken than Yang Chen guided Xingtong to a secluded forest nook.

"Where?" Xingtong demanded, amazed.

Yang Chen indicated the towering ancient tree ahead, "Look more intently."

Xingtong enveloped the spot with her soul and scrutinized it. At last, she gasped, "It's concealed within the tree's roots."

"The Forbidden Spirit Ancestor concealed these Origin Essences masterfully, making detection a challenge," Yang Chen flicked his sleeve, cleaving the colossal ancient tree asunder to expose a brilliant golden core in their view.

The revealed core emanated a formidable presence.

A single look revealed its fundamental nature.

"So that's an Origin Essence..." Yang Chen whispered.

It surpassed the Jiyu Essence in potency by far.

Evidently, the overwhelming aura radiating from the Origin Essence had already summoned a band of approaching experts.