Chapter 1493: The Return of the Underworld Clan’s Holy Lord

At the shattered edge of the Chaotic Mist Area, a grand figure emerged from the chaotic, untamed region.

"Welcome back, Holy Lord!"

The Underworld Clan’s Second Holy, accompanied by the clan’s elders, greeted him at the boundary.

The Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan initially frowned, his gaze growing icier, his aura causing the elders to tremble.

"It seems much has transpired in my absence."

"To think you’ve been so humbled by a chaotic saint from the human race."

His words sent the Second Holy and the elders into a deep despair.

"Even now, within the fortune river of the Underworld Clan, the seed of that human chaotic saint remains."

"Truly, you’ve outdone yourselves!"

The oppressive force from the Holy Lord intensified, forcing the elders to burn their essence to withstand the pressure.

"My Lord, the chaotic wide road of that human chaotic saint is highly unorthodox, making it quite challenging to dismantle, hence the delay."

"Things will be different from now on," the Second Holy stated resolutely.

"Remember these words."

The Holy Lord’s oppressive aura slightly lessened.

Meanwhile, in the courtyard of the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan, lounging and cultivating leisurely, suddenly felt a gaze from the causal realm.

"Look all you want; if you can pin your gaze within the Three Thousand Realms, I’ll concede defeat," Xu Fan said with a slight smirk.

Just then, a colossal figure, akin to the ruler of chaos, appeared beyond the Three Thousand Realms.

Xu Fan narrowed his eyes, his consciousness shifting to Number Four, manifesting outside the Three Thousand Realms.

"Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan, I acknowledge the conflicts between our clans, and it’s natural for us to employ some minor tactics against each other."

"Surely, a Holy Lord of your stature won’t take offense, will you?" Xu Fan quipped with a smile.

At that moment, Xu Fan sensed three powerful presences descending beyond the Three Thousand Realms, observing from the shadows.

"I’ve heard of Holy Lord Xu’s mastery in the Game of Realms; I’ve been itching for a game. Care for a match?"

With a casual wave, the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan set up the Game of Realms board beyond the Three Thousand Realms.

The three powerful beings, unable to resist, manifested their avatars.

"You wish to challenge Holy Lord Xu in the Game of Realms?" The Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan’s tone was laced with skepticism, as if a brute challenging a scholar to a duel of wits.

The leader of the Holy Light Empire and the Holy Lord of Lingxi exchanged puzzled glances at the Underworld Clan’s Holy Lord.

"Since you’re all here, why don’t I host a game for us?" The Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan proposed, his tone dark.

"Certainly, you’ve only managed a draw with me before; let’s see if you’ve improved."

"What’s the wager?" The Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan inquired, intrigued.

"How about a modest bet?"

A supreme law crystal, spanning ten feet, materialized.

"Not too big, not too small, just the right size," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan nodded in approval.

"I suggest that Holy Lord Xu, with his profound strength, should face the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan last," proposed the Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe.

A supreme law crystal, spanning ten feet in diameter, could potentially cultivate another Great Saint of Chaos within the clan. Even if not utilized here, it could be traded with other powerful beings in the Chaotic Mist Area.

"Agreed," Xu Fan nodded, curious about the source of the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan’s confidence.

Xu Fan had previously inquired about the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan’s skill in the Game of Realms and found him to be only moderately skilled in the Chaotic Mist Area. He had once considered setting a game to gain some advantage from him, but now the opportunity presented itself voluntarily.

"I’ll go first!" exclaimed the Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe excitedly, taking her place at the auxiliary position in the Game of Realms.

A hint of surprise flickered in the eyes of the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan, who promptly made his opening move.

As the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan placed his first piece, Xu Fan’s expression shifted with intrigue.

This style of play seemed oddly familiar to him.

Within the time acceleration field, the two rapidly placed their pieces.

After 6,000 years in the time acceleration field, the Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe conceded defeat with a grim expression.

"Impressive! Your style has changed; I didn’t expect the typically straightforward and somber Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan to master such tactics."

"Let’s go again; this time, I’ll take the first move!" the Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe declared defiantly.

She was dissatisfied with her loss; being defeated in just 6,000 years was too quick.

"Then let’s continue. Remember the supreme law crystal," the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan said in a dark tone.

"Understood!"

The second match commenced, and time seemed to pass even more swiftly.

With a decisive killing formation, the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan nearly brought the Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe to tears.

The two observing Holy Lords remained silent, acknowledging that his skill appeared to surpass their own.

At this moment, the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan narrowed his eyes and remarked, "Lately, there’s been talk of the Path Mark Light Shadow Diagram circulating in the Chaotic Mist Area. Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan, how much did you invest?"

"That item is far from cheap…"

"Playing only with us few won’t help you break even."

The Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan’s eerie tone caused the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan to furrow his brow.

"Are you going to keep playing?" inquired the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan.

"Of course! Allow me to challenge you," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan responded.

For some reason, the leader of the Holy Light Empire, who had just appeared surprised, now exuded confidence.

In the Game of Realms, the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan made his opening move.

After 8,000 years in the time acceleration field, to Xu Fan’s astonishment, the leader of the Holy Light Empire lost.

The Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan glanced at the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan with a slight smile.

"Did you think I only purchased the Path Mark Light Shadow Diagram?"

From a distance, Xu Fan began to analyze the three games, pondering the strategies the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan had employed.

Some strategies were from his exclusive Path Mark Light Shadow Diagram, while others were borrowed from other masters of the Game of Realms.

"Come on, you can’t back out now; the second game," the leader of the Holy Light Empire said.

"Alright~"

After 7,000 years, the leader of the Holy Light Empire conceded defeat by discarding his piece.

At this point, the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan turned to the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan.

"With the profound skill of the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan, I cannot compare," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan said with a slight smile.

Just as Xu Fan was preparing to challenge the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan,

the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan suddenly waved his hand and retrieved the Game of Realms board.

"I’ve suddenly lost interest; let’s stop here."

With those words, the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan’s figure vanished into the Chaotic Mist Area.

This left the other three Holy Lords puzzled.

"Is that it? What is the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan up to?"

The Holy Lord of the Lingxi tribe, who had hoped to see Xu Fan dominate, felt quite annoyed.

"No worries; I believe the Holy Lord of the Underworld Clan will return to play again. At that time, we will observe the game," said the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan, nodding to Xu Fan before dispersing into the Chaotic Mist Area.

The other two Holy Lords also bid farewell to Xu Fan and departed.

After all the Holy Lords left, the Holy Light Girl approached Xu Fan.

"Holy Lord Xu, recently I’ve acquired a divine mineral used for refining Primordial Supreme Treasures. Can you…?"

Her golden eyes sparkled with desire as they looked at Xu Fan.