Chapter 252: WTF, Where's My Sin Domain?

The people from the Sin Domain lined up to leave, while Wang Ruiqing was packing up the instruments.

After everyone had left, Heng Moxuan and the others brought Xu Hengzhi and his six companions.

The prodigies from the three families were also brought forward, Luo Wen arrived as well, and Professor Yu was brought along.

“Professor Wang,” Jiang Changkong sized up Wang Ruiqing.

He was still a handsome older man, also a professor—quite a match for Professor Yun.

“President Jiang.” Wang Ruiqing bowed slightly. “Thank you for coming to visit.”

“I won’t waste time with pleasantries,” Jiang Changkong said calmly. “You should leave first. This place is about to undergo a major change.”

Heng Moxuan also spoke up, “The people from the Immortal Palace won’t be able to hold off An Shanhe and the others for much longer. You need to leave as quickly as possible.”

Wang Ruiqing nodded. “The Spatial Passage is blocked by the power of the Immortal Palace’s Martial Artists. We’ll need your help to break through.”

Jiang Changkong’s gaze sharpened, and the soil ahead dissipated, revealing an earthen-yellow barrier.

Behind the barrier was a massive spatial rift, emanating a dangerous aura that sent a shiver of unease through even Jiang Changkong.

It was similar to the Abyss.

An invisible force swept over, and the earthen-yellow barrier silently vanished.

The spatial rift appeared, surrounded by an intangible, swirling force. Jiang Changkong dared not approach it.

He turned to Yao Chan. “You can make contact now.”

Yao Chan nodded and, together with Heng Qingyue and the others, each took out a stone and infused it with Star Power.

Beams of light erupted, shooting into the spatial rift.

The swirling force around the rift surged, striking the starlight but unable to harm it, allowing the light to pass through.

Jiang Changkong looked at Xu Hengzhi and his six companions. “Once you’re out, stay close to Professor Wang. Wait for me to come out, and I’ll find you.”

“Yes,” Xu Hengzhi and the others replied excitedly, bowing deeply. “President Jiang, from now on, we pledge to follow you with our lives.”

Jiang Changkong said, “Professor Wang, I entrust these seven to you.”

Wang Ruiqing’s expression turned solemn. “Rest assured, President Jiang. I will watch over them and wait for your return.”

Hum

Beams of starlight erupted, stabilizing the Spatial Passage. The force that had unsettled Jiang Changkong was forcibly suppressed.

Two glowing orbs appeared within the Spatial Passage.

One was crimson, the other like a full moon.

“The Spatial Passage is now stable. Follow us,” a voice came from the moon-like orb.

“Eldest Sister?” Heng Moxuan trembled, looking at the moon orb with excitement.

“Eldest Aunt,” Heng Qingyue and her sister exclaimed joyfully.

Yao Chan stepped forward, leading one person into the Spatial Passage. “Seventh Uncle, there are still opportunities in the Sin Domain. The people from the Immortal Palace are searching for them.”

“Opportunities?”

“Opportunities beyond the Top-Rank Martial Artist level—Celestial Gods’ opportunities.”

Heng Moxuan said gravely.

The two orbs trembled violently. “Is that true?”

“Absolutely true. Changkong discovered it first,” Yao Chan glanced back at Jiang Changkong. “Changkong is now a High-Rank Martial Artist as well.”

“Good. You leave first. We’ll notify our family immediately to come to the Sin Domain.”

An ethereal voice came from within the moon orb. “Moxuan, you should leave too. Although you’ve reached the High-Rank level, you cannot participate in what comes next.”

“Yes,” Heng Moxuan obediently stepped into the Spatial Passage.

“I must trouble the two of you to look after these eight people for me,” Jiang Changkong clasped his hands in salute.

“As agreed in our deal, we will naturally take care of them. We’ll also handle their new identities. If you’re confident, you can head to the palace first,” the moon orb said.

“If you’re not confident, wait for our people to arrive. Additionally, after they’ve all left, destroy this place. We will erase the spatial rift.”

A crimson light sphere emitted a voice, taking the rescued individuals and leaving the Sin Domain.

“Professor Yu, aren’t you leaving?” Jiang Changkong asked in surprise, noticing that Professor Yu hadn’t departed.

Professor Yu removed his mech suit and handed it to Jiang Changkong. “I’m old. What’s the point of going out?”

His hair was streaked with gray, his wrinkles dry and gnarled like old tree bark, his body hunched over.

Luo Wen trembled and quickly said, “Professor Yu, once we return, with proper medication and care, you’ll be fine.”

“Too many hidden injuries. I don’t want to leave,” Professor Yu shook his head, pulling a phone from his pocket. “All my knowledge is stored here. Take it.”

“Professor…”

“No…”

“Too much hesitation.”

With a wave of his hand, Jiang Changkong sent Professor Yu flying into the spatial rift. The suppression force hadn’t dissipated yet, so that group likely hadn’t left.

If they waited until the spatial rift was sealed, it would truly be too late to leave.

Luo Wen: “…”

Heng Qingyue and the others were stunned, not expecting Jiang Changkong to resort to such a move.

“Alright, everyone out,” Jiang Changkong gestured dismissively.

What was Luo Wen thinking anyway? Did he actually want to save anyone or not?

If he’d just kicked Professor Yu through, wouldn’t that have been enough?

The spatial rift began to contract as that group worked to seal it.

Everyone retreated, and Jiang Changkong flew out as well. The soil began to dissipate, and the area was leveled.

“All of you, move farther back, to the edge,” Jiang Changkong ordered.

The group hurriedly retreated toward the barrier at the Sin Domain’s edge.

Jiang Changkong turned his gaze to the remaining soil. “I hope it won’t be too terrifying.”

Involving the legacy of the Celestial Gods, he dared not be careless.

The stone bead trembled—the palace was inside.

He realized this palace preferred staying underground, stubbornly refusing to emerge.

Even a trace of Star Power from the Divine Control Art could rebound and injure him. This palace was too bizarre.

Gently raising a palm, a blazing sun materialized, rapidly eroding the soil above.

This time, he didn’t dare make too large a movement, fearing the backlash would be too severe.

Though the stone bead offered some protection, he wouldn’t recklessly take such a risk or endure unnecessary suffering.

As the soil dissipated, the stone bead sensed the palace sinking deeper. With no soil above, it burrowed downward.

When only about three hundred meters remained, Jiang Changkong stopped.

From here on, it was a matter of careful grinding.

Star Power peeled away the soil layer by layer, like peeling an orange, revealing faint glimmers of bloody light.

Boom!

A deafening roar echoed as a surge of overwhelming Blood Qi erupted skyward.

Above the Sin Domain, the barrier shimmered, blocking the Blood Qi.

Rumble…

The last remnants of soil were completely swept away by the Blood Qi, and cracks on the ground continued to expand.

Clang, clang!

The surging Blood Qi struck Jiang Changkong, its terrifying force causing his chest to cave inward.

“This is… I understand now.”

Jiang Changkong was overjoyed. This Blood Qi Palace was composed of immense Blood Qi—likely pure power, favoring pure Blood Qi and strength.

In the distance, where the residual waves passed, the force had diminished significantly. Under their full defense, Heng Qingyue and the others were only severely injured.

Outside the barrier, An Shanhe’s face glowed with vigor, his body exuding a strong scent of alcohol.

But the next moment, he was utterly bewildered.

“What the hell? Where’s my Sin Domain?”

I just had a meal and some drinks, and when I came back, the Sin Domain was gone?

Did I take a wrong turn?

Or is this an illusion?

Lin Qin flew over, also smelling of alcohol. Seeing him dazed, she asked curiously, “What’s wrong?”

“We took a wrong turn. This isn’t the Sin Domain,” An Shanhe took a deep breath and said.

“Are you truly drunk? This barrier—if this isn’t the Sin Domain, then where is it?”

Lin Qin sneered, “Look at your alcohol tolerance, after all these decades… The Sin Domain? Am I drunk too?”

Boom!

At that moment, a crimson light erupted, striking the barrier with violent force, causing it to tremble.

Crack!

The barrier actually began to show faint cracks.

“Hurry, reinforce the Protective Shield! Something major is happening inside,” An Shanhe urgently shouted.

Lin Qin quickly acted, sending out another barrier that enveloped the original one. “This should be enough to withstand a Star Body Peak. Let’s go inside and take a look.”