"If you truly want revenge for the genius of your clan, you might as well wait until Brother Jiang emerges, then come and demand an explanation."

"I want to see whether your words are tougher or Brother Jiang’s fists."

Jin Yao’s expression was indecisive, but he couldn’t utter a word.

Before entering the Deep Space Sea, Jiang Shu’s reputation had already subtly surpassed his.

Now having gained opportunities in the Deep Space Sea, his strength might have further advanced.

At present, he is no longer a match for Jiang Shu.

The atmosphere suddenly froze, as exceptional geniuses who could dominate a region dared not speak excessively.

Only Mo Tianji from the Star Pavilion suddenly stepped forward: "Brother Zhan Feng, what’s the reaction of the Mechanical Clan regarding this matter?"

Zhan Feng’s expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "The Mechanical Divine Country has already sent envoys to various clans."

"Ha!" Jin Yao sneered, "Of course, the murderer will deny it!"

Clang!

Accompanied by a metallic buzz, Jin Yao suddenly flickered, and an axe light suddenly struck straight down.

Through exchanges with Jiang Shu in the Deep Space Sea, Zhan Feng had gained a new understanding of the Space Law.

This strike greatly utilized space, and anyone with a lesser understanding of the Space Law was completely unable to evade it!

"Bang!"

Although Jin Yao reacted swiftly and exerted his speed to the extreme, the layers of space around him were sliced open by the axe light, striking directly on his back.

A long scar appeared conspicuously.

Jin Yao suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, gaze filled with horror as he looked at Zhan Feng.

"Zhan Feng, you!"

"So much nonsense!"

Zhan Feng stepped out indifferently.

Were it not for having dirt on himself now, killing recklessly would label him as guilty, a simple axe strike wouldn’t be the end.

He would definitely kill Jin Yao until his physical body was utterly destroyed!

Jin Yao was aware of the immense gap between him and Zhan Feng, gritted his teeth, and dared not speak again.

"Brother Zhan, this concerns significant matters, please don’t take it lightly."

Mo Tianji ignored Jin Yao, who sustained injuries from just an axe, and said to Zhan Feng with concern.

Star Pavilion’s inheritance is special. Upon reaching the Venerable Realm, they can use secret techniques to catch a glimpse of the future, albeit at a high price. Thus, they can only rely on powerful forces like the War Alliance to protect themselves; it’s a matter of mutual survival.

Zhan Feng nodded gently, looked up as if he could see a vast net coming towards him.

...

Mechanical Divine Country, core council hall.

Hundreds of mechanical entities of various forms floated in the circular hall, some humanoid, others maintaining pure combat forms.

At the hall’s center, a holographic projection was playing combat records from the Eye of the Void.

"The Mother’s avatar was indeed contaminated."

A completely silver-white mechanical entity analyzed,

"But the virus source is unknown, significantly differing from our technology."

Another spider-like mechanical entity emitted a piercing electronic sound, its anger palpable.

"External allegations are illogical! If it were truly our trap, why kill warriors loyal to the Divine Country?"

Above the council hall, three entirely golden mechanical Elders remained silent.

They represent the highest decision-making body of the Mechanical Divine Country, each possessing Venerable strength.

After some time, the central golden mechanical Elder spoke, his voice a blend of thousands of gears: "What’s the analysis outcome from the Mother’s main body?"

"The Mother has already eradicated the remaining mechanical virus."

The silver-white mechanical entity had anticipated this question from the Elders and replied,

"But she conveyed an important message: the Doomsday Sect was involved."

"Doomsday Sect!"

The name incited brief commotion in the council hall.

They’ve lived a long time and understand what the Doomsday Sect represents.

The golden elder on the left coldly suggested, "Immediately contact the War Alliance and Jiuyu Commerce Alliance to share this intelligence."

"Also deploy the second and third Mother units to various clans for explanation."

This matter involves significant stakes, requiring even a force as powerful as the Mechanical Clan to tread cautiously.

The right elder expressed dissent.

"Inappropriate. The tribes are agitated; rash contact could backfire. We should collect more evidence first."

The central elder’s crystalline core flickered several times, ultimately making a decision.

"Activate the Truth Protocol and investigate thoroughly, but maintain discretion until solid evidence appears."

"Additionally, deploy personnel to ensure Jiang Shu’s safety."

Protect Jiang Shu?

The spider-like mechanical entity was puzzled.

To his knowledge, the Mother offered an olive branch upon meeting Jiang Shu, but when Jiang Shu declined to join, the Mother resolved to eliminate him.

The Mother’s will is the supreme directive of the Mechanical Clan; however, the Venerable Elders now issue an entirely different command?

"Because the Mother needs a blade, an exceedingly sharp blade!"

The central elder’s voice bore a metallic quality.

"Moreover, the Mother conveyed a message to him at the last moment, indicating her trust."

This sole sentence sufficed to dispel all doubts.

The resolution quickly reached the Mechanical Clan within the Deep Space Sea.

A team of mechanical warriors disguised as ordinary cultivators quietly left their station to begin searching for Jiang Shu’s whereabouts.

Within the Silent Abyss, Jiang Shu wasn’t disturbed by external affairs and remained seated on the Jade Platform, observing the Heart of Space slowly rotating in his Dantian.

Through this Supreme Treasure, he sensed spatial fluctuations within a thousand-mile radius.

"Someone’s coming."

Jiang Shu suddenly opened his eyes and looked towards the Cave Mansion entrance.

Yu Tianming immediately became alert, the Heavenly Snake Law flowing in his pupils.

"Who is it?!"

"No need to be tense, it’s a familiar face."

Jiang Shu spoke, raising his hand to cast a space ripple, quietly activating the restriction outside the Cave Mansion.

Moments later, three figures passed through the distorted spatial barrier.

Jiang Shu recognized two of them, members of the War Alliance’s Wind Cloud Pride. However, leading them was a towering elder with a dragon-like stride, his eyes as sharp as blades capable of shattering any enemy.

"Brother, this is the Seventh Elder of our War Alliance, Zhan Tianqiong."

Zhan Feng introduced,

"The ancestors are concerned, so they sent Seventh Elder’s avatar in to assess the situation."

By custom, only young geniuses of the Tenth Realm can enter the Deep Space Sea.

Yet, with such significant events unfolding, the higher-ups naturally disregarded these customs, though they wouldn’t allow a Venerable to enter personally, they sent an avatar instead.

Even so, these avatars possess the Tenth Realm Late Stage level, with formidable strength.

Zhan Cangqiong’s face was gaunt, yet his eyes were piercing.

He scrutinized Jiang Shu, suddenly reaching out to press on Jiang Shu’s shoulder.

"You are Jiang Shu, not bad!"

"If possible, let this old man see your Sea of Consciousness soul."

"Seventh Grandfather!"

Zhan Yun exclaimed, furrowing his brows tightly, "Impossible!"

The Sea of Consciousness soul is a cultivator’s most secret and vulnerable area.

Searching the Sea of Consciousness not only reveals a cultivator’s memories but a mere thought can shatter the fragile Sea of Consciousness, leading to death and annihilation.

Especially for a Supreme Genius like Jiang Shu, allowing others to search his Sea of Consciousness is a grave humiliation, enough to say it’s either life or death.

The siblings had finally managed to bring Jiang Shu onto the War Alliance’s boat; they didn’t want their efforts to be wasted.

Moreover, having interacted with Jiang Shu, the Wind Cloud Pride knew Jiang Shu to be honest, never hiding his actions.

Thus, both for personal and public reasons, they wouldn’t consent.

Upon hearing Zhan Tianqiong’s words, even Jiang Shu’s brows furrowed slightly.

Beside him, Yu Tianming gritted his teeth, expressing a desire to speak but unable to utter a word.

After all, despite being just an avatar, it remains a Venerable’s avatar.