“Then we’ll seize it! The Southern Wilds are the weakest of the Five Domains; this time, we can claim their Supreme Fruit Position!”
The men were visibly stunned. Such a thing had no precedent!
The Ice Frost Empress offered a faint smile. “With the Northern Plains Imperial Court’s eight epochs of heritage, do you truly believe we can’t suppress the Southern Wilds? Their factions are a tangled mess—the Supreme Profound Sect, Dark Shadow Island, the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, the Holy Alliance, the Demon Court… Let them exhaust themselves in battle. It will be the perfect opportunity for my Northern Plains Imperial Court to reap the rewards.”
The men exchanged glances, a flicker of understanding in their eyes.
The Ice Frost Empress then inquired, “And the Extreme Cold Three Thousand Flames in the Northern Plains—how fares it?”
One of the men replied, “The spirit fire is still evolving, erupting with storms of extreme heat and cold every moment. It’s nearing its peak.”
The Ice Frost Empress smiled faintly and nodded. “Excellent. Once the Bronze Ancient Palace descends and the second Heaven and Earth Change begins, we should be able to collect that spirit fire.”
The Extreme Cold Three Thousand Flames!
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Eastern Wilds.
In the Eastern Wilds, an Outer World Eerie Power once tore through millions of miles of land, leaving behind a pervasive, lingering corruption.
For eight epochs, this power remained unchecked. Eight Supreme experts from the Eastern Wilds, after achieving their Dao, had personally intervened to seal it away. Yet, it was all in vain! The Eerie Power was undying, unkillable!
Now, the Eerie Power in the Eastern Wilds showed signs of breaking through its seal once more. The Ji Family, the leading Overlord-level faction of the Eastern Wilds, was in urgent deliberation.
Within the Ancestral Hall, Ji Yue Old Ancestor, his gray robes draped over a form etched with countless wrinkles, sat solemnly.
He slowly spoke, “The Bronze Ancient Palace must descend upon our Eastern Wilds as soon as possible. Only by swiftly opening the Supreme Path can our Eastern Wilds be spared from the Eerie Power’s corrosion.”
At his words, everyone nodded in agreement.
This Eerie Power was a force that even their Supreme Ancestors of old had struggled with. Once, a Ji Family Supreme Ancestor attempted to trace its source, only to witness a great terror! The Eerie Power was not something a Supreme could touch!
Ji Yue Old Ancestor, high upon his ancestral throne, exuded an air of profound weariness and melancholy. He murmured, “After this final Supreme Path, perhaps this realm will face annihilation.”
All eyes reflected deep worry. Could a solution truly be found within the Bronze Ancient Palace?
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Central Domain.
The Central Domain was immensely vast, larger than the other four domains combined, its factions a complex, intricate web.
At this moment, several Overlord-level factions from the Central Domain, impatient for the Bronze Ancient Palace’s descent, had already converged atop a sacred spiritual mountain.
A gray-robed old man inquired, “This era marks the final Supreme Path. What are your thoughts on this, esteemed colleagues?”
The faces of the many magnates present showed clear reluctance. The Central Domain traditionally only had one Supreme Fruit Position, and every time, the battles for it had been earth-shattering, with rivers of blood flowing for millions of miles. This time, they had a different idea.
The gray-robed old man declared, “This is the last chance; we must go all out. The power of our Central Domain is sufficient to suppress the other four domains. Perhaps we can step beyond the Central Domain.”
Step beyond the Central Domain!
Another Stooped Old Man added, “If we could secure four more Supreme Fruit Positions, things would become far simpler.”
At once, everyone’s minds stirred with possibility. For eight epochs, they had fought amongst themselves too fiercely. This era, they could truly seize opportunities from other great domains. At the very least, the Southern Wilds, being the weakest great domain, their Supreme Fruit Position must be snatched!
The gray-robed old man swept his sleeve, conjuring a sealing barrier atop the spiritual mountain. His expression was grave. “This matter is top secret. It must not be leaked until a definitive plan is in place.”
The magnates, their intentions clear, all nodded. The discussion among them grew animated.
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Inside the Bronze Ancient Palace.
Time flew by like a fleeting shadow. In an instant, over two months had passed.
Chen Changsheng’s refinement of the Bronze Ancient Palace had reached its final, critical stage. He sat cross-legged in the Darkest Starry Sky, like a colossal sun, radiating dazzling light that illuminated the void.
Terrifying, peerless power surged around him, rippling outwards to every corner of the Bronze Ancient Palace. Endless, unseen threads of energy pulsed forth. A profound “Dao” and “Momentum” were rapidly escalating!
Though Chen Changsheng remained at the Two-star Great Emperor realm, the aura emanating from him grew increasingly unfathomable.
The Green-skirted Girl blinked her bright, intelligent eyes. “Once Chen Changsheng finishes refining the Bronze Ancient Palace, it won’t descend upon the other four domains anymore.”
Lu Xuan nodded. “If it can’t descend, then the Supreme Paths in the other four domains won’t open?”
The Green-skirted Girl confirmed, “Precisely. The Bronze Ancient Palace uses its supreme power to break through world barriers, connect with the Fallen Star Sea, and draw in Starry Sky Power to form the Starry Sky Ancient Path.”
Lu Xuan frowned. “That won’t do. My other two disciples need to break through to Supreme as well!”
The Green-skirted Girl playfully patted Lu Xuan all over. “Give me a few more Star Cores. Once I complete the World Upgrade, the Primordial Realm’s cultivation limit can be raised, allowing true Supremes to emerge on the Supreme Path!”
Lu Xuan ruffled the Green-skirted Girl’s hair. “I’ll give them to you later, don’t rush.”
The Green-skirted Girl pouted, wrinkling her delicate nose. “You’re too stingy! You clearly have so many Star Cores, yet you won’t spare even one for me.”
Lu Xuan pulled the Green-skirted Girl into his embrace. “Next time, definitely. Anyway, tell me about the situation in the other four domains.”
With his Quasi-Dao Supreme Array Patterns, once the Domain Gates reopened, he could travel anywhere within the Five Domains with a single thought. A Single Thought Away—wherever he wished to go, he would be there.
The Green-skirted Girl quickly relayed the situation in all Five Domains to Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan’s brow furrowed slightly. “Wuwu of the Western Desert… could it be that…”
The Green-skirted Girl gave a sly smile. “Let me lick a Star Core, and I’ll tell you Wuwu’s true identity.”
Lu Xuan merely scoffed. “I’ve already guessed.”
He then asked, “The Extreme Cold Three Thousand Flames in the Northern Plains—has it still not been taken?”
The Green-skirted Girl replied, “No. The Ice Frost Empress is still allowing it to grow.”
Lu Xuan smiled. “That item belongs to my eldest disciple, Fuyao!”
The Green-skirted Girl was speechless.
Lu Xuan began to ponder. With the Bronze Ancient Palace now under his control, he could open the Supreme Path whenever he wished!
“The Southern Wilds’ Supreme Fruit Position will go to Ye Chen. He still has a score to settle with Nangong Baixue.”
Through endless ages, Nangong Baixue had inherited the will of the Ancestor Liu Ruyan. It was hard to deny their connection. This era, Nangong Baixue still intended to use Ye Chen to Sever Emotions? Absolutely impossible!
Lu Xuan glanced at Chen Changsheng in the starry sky. “If my third disciple also wishes to ascend the Supreme Path, let him go to the Central Domain. That will be more challenging.”
The Green-skirted Girl pouted. “You’ve got it all planned out, haven’t you? Why don’t you just take a few more disciples and monopolize all five Supreme Fruit Positions?”
Lu Xuan’s eyes gleamed. “You make a good point.”
He immediately asked the System, “Where’s my fourth disciple? Why isn’t he here yet?”
The System replied, “Don’t rush. Soon.”