“Summon reinforcements! Call forth the powerhouses of the Tianchen Empire!” the Cloudrise Holy Land experts roared, their faces contorted with murderous intent. This wasn't just about their Holy Land’s recent defeat; it was about the White Robe Supreme’s audacious declaration to annihilate the Tianchen Empire itself. Holy Lord Yan Liangchou’s spirit seals shifted, and he swiftly sent a mental message.
Moments later, a black-robed man emerged from the void, his aura surging with the power of the Star Venerate Realm. It was Elder Leng Shanhe from the Tianchen Empire, stationed at Cloudrise Holy Land specifically to deter lesser forces and maintain order. Holy Lord Yan Liangchou quickly recounted the events.
Elder Leng Shanhe’s face darkened instantly. “Unacceptable! Utterly unacceptable! That White Robe Supreme dares to boast he will destroy Cloudrise Holy Land within three days? We shall see if he has the courage to show his face!” He continued, “I will report this matter to General Pei Yuan of the Empire immediately!”
At his words, Holy Lord Yan Liangchou and the others felt a profound sense of relief. General Pei Yuan was a Seven-rotation Star Venerate, a figure of immense standing within the Tianchen Empire. Since the White Robe Supreme had intervened in the conflict with the Supreme Fox Clan at the Star Venerate Realm, the Tianchen Empire would naturally dispatch a Star Venerate of equal standing. Elder Leng Shanhe looked at Holy Lord Yan Liangchou. “Rest assured, while the Supreme Fox Clan still possesses Star Venerates and even Myriad Phase Realm experts, if they dare to act, appropriate powerhouses will deal with them.”
“The matter of the Supreme Fox Clan is far more complex than it appears. Some forces wish for their immediate destruction, while others secretly protect them. Everyone is simply waiting for the Fox Fortune Holy Land to open. Once it does, the entire Fallen Star Sea will be plunged into a bloodbath!”
Holy Lord Yan Liangchou frowned slightly. If such a cosmic storm erupted, Cloudrise Holy Land would be utterly unqualified to participate. That conflict would be a pursuit among Ancient Ancestor-level forces from the First Star Ring, reducing even Second Star Ring powers to mere cannon fodder. And it all revolved around the Bronze Ancient Palace!
Soon after, Elder Leng Shanhe flicked his sleeve, shattering the two severed heads still impaled on the Tianchen Token in the abyss, and retrieved the artifact. He departed Cloudrise Holy Land directly, returning to the Tianchen Empire to report.
One day later, within the Imperial Palace of the Tianchen Empire, Emperor Lian Qianli gazed at the Tianchen Token floating before him. “Did this White Robe Supreme truly utter such words?”
Leng Shanhe replied with a solemn expression, “Indeed, Your Majesty.”
Emperor Lian Qianli scoffed coldly. “The Supreme Fox Clan is a race with one foot in the grave, yet they dare to be so arrogant! For years, the higher powers have tolerated their low-key development only because they were compliant. Since they wish to challenge us, let us show the Supreme Fox Clan their place!”
“General Pei Yuan, where are you?!”
As his voice echoed, a burly middle-aged man stepped forward from the ranks. “Your subject is here!”
Emperor Lian Qianli waved his sleeve. “Lead a Tianchen Army to Cloudrise Holy Land. If this White Robe Supreme dares to appear, annihilate him! Then, wipe out the Tai Chu Realm!”
“As you command!” General Pei Yuan declared, his voice ringing with absolute resolve. “Your subject swears a military pledge! If I fail this mission, I shall offer my head!”
Emperor Lian Qianli nodded. He trusted Pei Yuan implicitly. Such a solemn military pledge was characteristic of General Pei Yuan, who had never known defeat.
Half a day later, General Pei Yuan led a Tianchen Army from the Tianchen Empire. Thousands strong, it comprised over a dozen Star Venerates and hundreds of Nine-star Supremes, with thousands more high-star Supremes! This was the true might of the Tianchen Empire!
Upon a Cloud Ship, General Pei Yuan stood clad in full armor at the vessel’s peak. He declared coldly, “You dare challenge my Tianchen Empire? I will ensure you die without a burial!”
Simultaneously, the entire Fourth Star Ring erupted in a frenzy. Someone had actually dared to provoke Cloudrise Holy Land! The name of the Tai Chu Realm spread like wildfire across countless worlds.
The various realms buzzed with discussion.
“Hundreds of Cloud Ships sent to the Tai Chu Realm never returned!”
“Could they all have perished in the Tai Chu Realm?”
“That White Robe Supreme is too fierce! And did you hear? He brazenly declared he would go to Cloudrise Holy Land and destroy it within three days!”
A collective gasp swept through the cosmos.
“Cloudrise Holy Land is backed by the Tianchen Empire! That’s a dominant force in the Third Star Ring!”
“This time, the White Robe Supreme used the Tianchen Token to kill Elder Sima Xuance. This is a blatant slap to the face of the Tianchen Empire! A major war is surely about to break out!”
In an instant, countless powerhouses from various realms began converging on Cloudrise Star. Everyone eagerly anticipated this terrifying battle!
***
Within the Third Star Ring, in a hidden sanctuary of the Supreme Fox Clan, Demon Fox Ah Li sat cross-legged. Her three fox tails were fully condensed, and her cultivation had advanced to the Two-rotation Star Venerate Realm! A captivating aura emanated from her, her pristine white fur shimmering. Spirit seals shifted in her hands, and within her body, her bloodline power surged like a mighty river.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Before Ah Li, an ancient jade slip floated, its intricate patterns almost entirely activated. This was the key to unlocking the Fox Fortune Holy Land!
A grey-robed old crone asked, “Ah Li, how much longer until this jade slip is fully activated?”
Ah Li replied, “Half a month, no more!”
The many Fox Clan powerhouses were ecstatic. Only half a month remained until the Fox Fortune Holy Land would open! The survival of the Supreme Fox Clan hinged on these next two weeks. As long as they could refine the Bronze Ancient Palace, they would still have a chance!
Just then, a black-robed middle-aged man entered. “Ah Li, I’ve received news: that White Robe Supreme is acting on our behalf.”
Ah Li frowned slightly, transforming into her human maiden form. A hint of confusion crossed her exquisite features. “Why is that?” She knew nothing of this White Robe Supreme.
The black-robed middle-aged man recounted the events that had transpired in the Tai Chu Realm. The Fox Clan members were all shocked. The White Robe Supreme had actually confronted Cloudrise Holy Land head-on?! And this time, even the Tianchen Empire had been provoked. General Pei Yuan was leading the Tianchen Army to Cloudrise Holy Land!
The black-robed middle-aged man asked, “If a battle erupts, should we intervene?”
Ah Li pondered for a moment. “We can head to Cloudrise Holy Land. We’ll observe the situation there. The enemy of our enemy is our friend!”
***
Tai Chu Realm. Grand Dao Sect, Azure Mystery Peak.
Lu Xuan had finished eating and was leisurely reclining in his lounge chair.
“Once you three are done eating, I’ll show you a great demon, and then give you your gifts.”
Chen Changsheng, Ye Chen, and Wuwu were all surprised. “Master, have you taken in a great demon as a disciple?” After all, Lu Xuan had always treated great demons as ingredients for his meals!
The three disciples were filled with anticipation.
Not long after, they finished their meal. Lu Xuan directly activated his Heaven-Reaching Spatial Array Patterns. A mysterious power enveloped Ye Chen and his two junior brothers, instantly transporting them outside the Tai Chu Realm.
Ye Chen asked curiously, “Master, where is this great demon?”
Lu Xuan chuckled, then effortlessly refined the Void Kun jade slip. Crack! With a mere thought, he felt a profound connection form with the Void Kun. “Summon the Void Kun!”