Chapter 264: The Enormous Naturally Formed Cave Heaven

"Holy Son Jiang Chen has declared that as soon as the secondary gate is opened, we must seize the moment and make our entry!"

"Given that there isn't just one such secondary gate, other entities will unquestionably attempt entry through alternate gates!"

"These intruders will surely instigate problems for Holy Son Jiang Chen, jeopardizing his chance at securing the opportunities. We are obliged to help Holy Son Jiang Chen navigate and neutralize these issues."

"Next, let's decide on the individuals privileged to enter the Cave Heaven."

"..."

Following this, Ji Mingxiu initiated the selection of the candidates.

Meanwhile, in the remaining three major domains.

Possibly guided by the Heavenly Fate, or due to some unknown factor, the other secondary gates of the cave dwelling appeared in close proximity to the most influential forces within each domain, akin to the situation in the Everflowing Truth Domain.

In the Ninth Heaven Domain, the most powerful entity was the Nine Heavens Tower!

A colossal, gray vortex spun lazily outside the headquarters of the Nine Heavens Tower, marking the location of another secondary gate to the Cave Heaven.

However, the emergence of this secondary gate instigated a wave of apprehension and disquiet amongst all members of the Nine Heavens Tower, from the highest echelons to the lowest ranks.

"Quick, look! There's a gray vortex materializing outside!"

"My word, that must be the fabled spatial passage! How frightening!"

"How is it possible for such an immense spatial passage to manifest outside our sect? Could it be a ploy by the Nether Demon Clan to seize our Nine Heavens Tower?"

"This is dire. Two domains in the Immortal Martial Continent have already succumbed to the brutal onslaught of the Nether Demon Clan. Are we next in the Ninth Heaven Domain?"

"Our Ninth Heaven Domain's might mirrors that of the Vibrant Blaze Domain, and we are certainly no match for the Nether Demon Clan. We need to flee promptly!"

"..."

Each cultivator from the Nine Heavens Tower stared in horror at the gray spatial passage looming in the sky, feeling as if they were standing on the precipice of the apocalypse.

Numerous cultivators were gripped by terror, hastily preparing to abandon the sect.

In the heart of the Nine Heavens Tower's headquarters stood an imposing pagoda. Its multiple eaves and endless floors bestowed upon it a majesty that rivalled that of a towering mountain peak.

Perched at the highest level, Lu An, the current head of the Nine Heavens Tower, surveyed the congregation of cultivators beneath him with a severe and solemn countenance.

"The spatial passage materialized without warning."

"And it chose to make its appearance right at the threshold of our Nine Heavens Tower's headquarters!"

"What are your thoughts on our course of action?"

Lu An, gazing at the pallid cultivators, posed his question with a hint of desperation.

It was apparent that even Lu An perceived the swirling vortex as a potential conduit for the demonic onslaught!

"We cannot forsake our ancestral heritage."

"Neither can we abandon the countless inhabitants of the Ninth Heaven Domain."

A Dao Palace realm powerhouse drew in a deep breath and proclaimed, "Lord Lu, let's stand our ground until the very end!"

"No."

"We should stand strong, preserve ourselves to serve a greater purpose—fight against the Nether Demon Clan!"

"Consider this: within the Everflowing Truth Domain, the Purple Heaven Holy Land holds supreme power. They have already vanquished the Nether Demon Clan. We can seek refuge under their mighty wing!"

Another powerhouse in the Dao Palace realm chimed in, "At present, the Purple Heaven Holy Land is gearing up to host the 'Number One Prodigy of the Immortal Martial Continent' event. Should one of our own claim victory, our Nine Heavens Tower may very well rise in stature and gain dominance over the Purple Heaven Holy Land..."

"This is unacceptable!"

"We cannot proceed with such a plan!"

"Furthermore, fantasizing about gaining dominance over the Purple Heaven Holy Land is mere folly."

"..."

Debate broke out amongst the cultivators below.

The Nine Heavens Tower was home to three Dao Palace realm powerhouses in total. Apart from Tower Lord Lu An, the other two were the individuals currently locked in this heated argument.

As it stood, these two Dao Palace realm powerhouses held contrasting views. Their disagreement had escalated to a point of contention, faces flushing with the heat of the dispute.

All the while, Lu An stood by, feeling increasingly helpless amidst the turmoil.

Similar to the Nine Heavens Tower in the Ninth Heaven Domain, the most formidable force within the Wind Gold Domain was also entangled in a dilemma.

The prospect of confronting the demon race left them devoid of confidence, yet their reluctance to surrender spurred intense debates among their ranks.

Meanwhile, in the Vibrant Blaze Domain, the most significant sect, the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect, had fallen victim to the demons, transforming into their dreadful lair.

From the sect master down to the outer disciples, the survivors had been twisted into demonic cultivators!

This wasn't an isolated incident. Other factions within the domain were succumbing to the same grim fate, becoming demonized one by one.

Almost everyone had been reduced to mindless puppets, their wills hijacked by the Nether Soul Demon Clan.

Currently, a spatial passage emerged outside the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect.

The true intent behind this spatial passage eluded even the Nether Soul Demon Clan.

Yet, they didn't squander time on disputes and promptly dispatched their puppets into the passage to investigate.

However, the demonic cultivators venturing inside were unable to relay any information back, as if they had perished.

Suddenly, the Demon Race forces within the Vibrant Blaze Domain found themselves in a state of indecision, uncertain whether they should risk sending more individuals into the mysterious passage.

At this point in time, Jiang Chen, Wu Qian, Gu Ran, and Liu Xiong had successfully navigated through the spatial gateway and entered the Mysterious Cave Dwelling.

Humming sounds filled the air.

Amidst a subtle vibration, Jiang Chen and Wu Qian burst forth from the grey spatial gateway, one after the other, before landing firmly on the ground.

As soon as Jiang Chen emerged from the spatial passage, he rapidly extended his divine sense, enveloping a broad expanse within the cave dwelling.

Beneath his feet, he observed an expansive grassland, painted with a blend of yellow and green hues. In this region, a few small animals and demonic beasts had managed to survive.

Off in the distance, an array of high mountains stretched out in one direction, a vast ocean spanned in another, while forests filled the remaining two orientations.

Further still, the landscape transformed once again.

Even further into the distance, the vista blurred, becoming indiscernible.

'What the... I can't see any further!?'

'Is this Cave Heaven seriously this vast? My divine sense can't even reach its end!'

As Jiang Chen stretched his divine sense to its absolute limit, he was instantly taken aback.

The expanse of this Cave Heaven was truly staggering.

Even with his Transcendence realm divine sense enveloping a radius of a million kilometers, he couldn't comprehend its entirety, only able to perceive a mere fragment of it.

"Unbelievable!"

"What kind of entity has the power to create this Cave Heaven? Its vastness is mind-boggling! It's akin to a small world of its own!"

"This... this is simply staggering! Could this be the work of a great powerhouse at the Fourth Step of the Cultivation Path?"

Wu Qian couldn't help but draw a sharp breath, his eyes brimming with awe and disbelief.

A Cave Heaven is a sub-space, meticulously constructed by a powerhouse at the Third Step of the Cultivation Path. It's anchored to this boundless Immortal Martial Continent via a special method.

The most rudimentary Cave Heaven operates at the Heavenly Origin realm, spanning a radius of merely ten kilometers.

Ordinarily, the crafted sub-spaces are not particularly vast, their typical radius fluctuating between hundreds to thousands of kilometers.

At present, a Cave Heaven encompassing a radius surpassing one million kilometers is an extraordinarily rare sight, indeed almost unheard of.

In Wu Qian's mind, only an immensely powerful being at the Fourth Step of the Cultivation Path could potentially craft a Cave Heaven of such enormous scale.

Just then...

"This Cave Heaven is a natural formation, not the creation of any being!"

"Despite our level of cultivation, neither I nor Shangguan Ning possess the capability to manifest such a sprawling dimensional space. Even if, by some chance, we managed to create one, sustaining it would be beyond our means."

The voice of Nangong Wan resonated within Jiang Chen's consciousness.

'So, it's a naturally formed Cave Heaven.'

'Formed through the formidable forces of the universe, its vastness is, therefore, not unexpected.'

Understanding dawned in Jiang Chen's eyes, filling his heart with a sense of relief.

Artificial sub-spaces like Cave Heavens indeed carried the risk of instability and potential collapse, much like Immortal Tian Cui's Cave Heaven Secret Realm.

However, Cave Heavens that formed naturally were notably stable, and their collapse wasn't a common occurrence.

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