The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 452
Chapter 452: The Calamity of the Mortal Realm
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The Three Realms: the Celestial, the Mortal, and the Demonic.
Among them, the Mortal Realm was the weakest, relying on the protection of the deities, praying to the heavens for peace and prosperity.
Years ago, when the Heavenly Dao collapsed and demons wreaked havoc, a barrier was specially erected to shield the Mortal Realm, allowing it to recover in safety.
But now, the barrier had shattered.
The peace of the Mortal Realm was on the verge of being torn apart.
“What’s going on? The dogs are barking, the cats are jumping—what great disaster is coming?”
“Even the fish in the water tank are leaping out!”
Frightened citizens rushed outside their homes and, looking toward the distant night sky, saw what seemed to be a great door opening. Fear gripped their hearts.
“Look! That’s the direction of the Sea Region!” someone shouted.
“It is said that beyond the sea lies a great gate, a barrier that separates the deities from the demons.” This was the boundary. Only through invocation could gods descend, while demons were sealed away.
Even if a few demons managed to slip through the cracks, they could never cause widespread catastrophe.
That was why the Mortal Realm only suffered minor disturbances from malevolent spirits from time to time.
“Return to the palace immediately! Send envoys to calm the people. I must inspect the barrier!” Lu Chao Chao rushed back to the palace, where an eunuch was already waiting outside the main hall with urgent news.
“Your Majesty, the court officials have gathered in the palace late at night. They request an audience.”
Lu Chao Chao quickly changed attire and stepped into Bright Light Hall, where the ministers wore grim expressions.
“The barrier must have broken!”
“The Sea Region contains the Mortal Realm’s barrier. If it is breached, what are we to do? The divine attendants and demon slayers may hold them back, but to protect all of humanity…” Official Ming sighed deeply.
“Why would the barrier suddenly collapse?”
“A great calamity is upon us!”
The room fell silent as Lu Chao Chao entered. The ministers swallowed their worries, forcing their unease down.
“Your Majesty, the Southern Kingdom is responsible for guarding the Sea Region. I request immediate departure to inspect the barrier!” General Lou stepped forward first.
“The Sang family shall accompany you!”
“The Ming family shall accompany you!”
“To ensure constant monitoring, our ancestors once established a formation within the Shen family that allows direct transport to the Sea Region. The Shen family shall accompany you as well…”
Even the Yue family stepped forward.
Lu Chao Chao nodded slightly. In times of great peril, the nation’s unity was its greatest strength.
“I will accompany you all.” Seeing them about to protest, she continued, “With the Black Dragon’s protection, I am safer than any of you.”
The officials considered this. Indeed, if repairs were needed, the National Spirit’s assistance would be invaluable.
The Black Dragon was proud and untamable—only Empress Sunshine could command him.
“Official Ming, Official Yue, you will remain to pacify the people. Order the entire nation to heighten defenses and enter battle readiness. There must be no mistakes!” Lu Chao Chao’s orders left everyone astonished.
She handled these matters with remarkable ease.
The grand convoy soon arrived at the Shen family estate, where the entire clan had assembled.
With the full strength of their lineage, they activated the ancient formation.
“The Shen family lacks divine power—we cannot sustain this for long. Go quickly!” Lord Shen urged in a low voice.
Meanwhile, the rulers of various nations were awakened by the commotion.
Upon learning of the Mortal Realm’s impending catastrophe, their hearts sank. Once Lu Chao Chao returned from the Sea Region, they would immediately set off to prepare their own nations.
As she stood within the formation, Lu Chao Chao felt her surroundings spin wildly.
Before she could regain her bearings, the scent of the sea filled her senses.
The wind howled, and towering waves crashed one over the other, capable of swallowing everything in their path. Along the shore, fishing boats were overturned, dragged mercilessly into the depths.
On the sea’s surface, countless fish leapt frantically, as if fleeing from an abyss of terror.
“Something is stirring beneath the waves.” Zhu Mo, the Black Dragon, sensed the fear in the marine life as they desperately fled the ocean depths.
“If this continues, a tsunami will strike within half an hour. I will send men to evacuate the fishermen!” General Lou’s brows furrowed, his heart heavy with dread.
Above the sea, a colossal gate towered into the sky, slowly creaking open.
A surge of spiritual energy poured forth from beyond, accompanied by the distinct sensation…
…of countless eyes peering into the Mortal Realm.
The consequences of the barrier fully opening were unimaginable.
“A great calamity is nigh!” One official lamented. “This barrier was erected by the deities of old. If a mere crack had formed, we might have mended it.”
“But now…”
They did not dare approach.
“Zhu Mo, take me up.” Lu Chao Chao called for the Black Dragon, who immediately transformed.
Grabbing his twin horns, she soared toward the heavens.
The gate was entirely black. As she reached out to touch it, frost gathered at her fingertips instantly.
“Zhu Mo, approach the opening.”
Despite the immense pressure, the Black Dragon edged closer. From beyond the rift, the roars of beasts echoed.
Her gaze fixed on a certain spot, brows furrowing.
“Sword Qi.”
“This barrier was cleaved apart!”
Zhu Mo took a deep sniff. “I sense… a trace of divine incense…”
Before he could finish, Lu Chao Chao silenced him with a glance.
She peered downward. Deities were the foundation of mortal faith.
If that faith crumbled, the gods would no longer be gods, and the chaos would only intensify.
She speculated: perhaps Han Chuan, unable to control the monarchs, sought to break the barrier and seize the moment.
From the rift, the chaotic energies lashed outward, causing mountainous waves to surge forth. An overwhelming force surged across the sea.
“Your Majesty, the tsunami is coming!” Zhu Mo flew through the crashing waves, his body drenched by the spray.
On the shore, General Lou and Official Sang formed protective barriers with divine power, attempting to hold back the colossal tide.
Yet against such towering waves, mortals were but ants.
The waves passed through the barrier with ease.
Behind them, defenseless fishermen cowered in fear.
Lu Chao Chao stepped forward, her figure leaping into the sea.
The waves churned wildly, threatening to swallow the entire Mortal Realm. Beneath the surface, an unfathomable darkness loomed, overwhelming in its terror.
Submerged, Lu Chao Chao unleashed a mighty force.
In an instant.
The towering waves, poised to devour the fishing village, halted mid-air.
An invisible force crushed them in place.
Below, a child screamed, “Father! Mother! Save me…!”
A simple man rushed forward, clutching his child in terror.
A red sigil flickered between Lu Chao Chao’s brows, glowing faintly.
“Withdraw!” Her voice carried unyielding authority.
The waves churned, unwilling to retreat.
But the marine creatures that had been frantically fleeing suddenly reversed course, escaping even faster.
Terror, unease—none of it compared to the horror of hearing that voice.
The sword sovereign who once commanded the dragon race to migrate had returned!
The ocean receded, returning to calm.
On the shore, the survivors wept with relief.
General Lou and Official Sang stood in stunned silence. “A miracle… a divine miracle!” Their eyes shone with reverence.
But Lu Chao Chao felt no joy.
Zhu Mo landed, clutching a tiny red flower anxiously.
“The barrier has been breached. In three months, it will fully collapse.”
“During this time, spirits from the Divine Realm will descend upon the Mortal Realm.”
General Lou asked urgently, “Does Your Majesty have no way to stop it?”
Lu Chao Chao shook her head. Despair drained the color from their faces.
“The great calamity is here… Will the gods still protect the Mortal Realm?” Official Sang whispered, lips trembling.
No answer came, only the howling wind.
Lu Chao Chao absentmindedly scooped up a handful of wet clay.
She kneaded it absentmindedly, shaping it into a tiny figurine.