Ah Li's voice cut through the air, sharp with resolve. "Open the Fox Fortune Holy Land, now!"
Boom!
An ethereal power surged from the Ancient Jade Slip, exploding into a torrent of divine radiance that illuminated the entire world. This single slip, imbued with terrifying Spatial Power, served as the key, linking directly to the entrance of the Fox Fortune Holy Land.
In an instant, the desolate star where Ah Li stood was bathed in light, as if night had been banished. The profound essence of Dao and Rhyme flowed freely, and the Fox Fortune Holy Land, like a slumbering primordial demon, roared to life. Heavenly demonic power, boundless and surging, crashed against the surrounding heavens and earth.
A massive rift tore open in the starry sky.
Crack! Crack!
Intricate Dao patterns, dense as a galaxy, shimmered into existence, blindingly bright. The Fox Fortune Holy Land held the combined power of many Ancient Ancestors. When Tamamo-no-Mae sealed it long ago, Ancient Ancestors from the Qianhuan Sect, Pan Shi Sect, One Sword Sect, and Yanwu Sect had all secretly lent their aid. Now, from within that colossal rift, five distinct Ancient Ancestor powers erupted almost simultaneously!
News of this seismic event quickly stunned the myriad forces throughout the Second Star Ring.
Far away, on a distant star, Qingqiu, who had been meditating cross-legged, snapped her eyes open. Her gaze pierced through the void, fixing on the colossal rift.
"The Fox Fortune Holy Land... it's opening?"
Whoosh!
Qingqiu rose abruptly, divine radiance blossoming like petals beneath her delicate feet. After the great war of antiquity, the Bronze Ancient Palace had vanished, rumored to be hidden within the Fox Fortune Holy Land. That artifact belonged to Sir! She, too, would enter and seek its secrets.
Boom!
Qingqiu's plain skirt billowed slightly as her form dissolved, traversing the void in an instant.
Meanwhile, in the First Star Ring.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Across countless stars, the dormant auras of Ancient Ancestors surged to life, roused by the unfolding events.
On Yangzheng Mountain, a colossal Banshan Ape shattered its ancient seal with a single punch, tearing the very earth apart. A chasm, millions of miles wide, ripped across the land.
"The Fox Fortune Holy Land is open! It's time to act!"
The Banshan Ape's body was immense, like a star itself, reaching to the heavens. Its white fur streamed in the spatial gales, and the surging power of its blood and qi roared like mighty rivers within its form, impacting everything around it. The oppressive aura of an Ancient Ancestor was overwhelming—raw physical might, spiritual power, and an all-encompassing cosmic pressure!
Throughout Yangzheng Mountain, countless great demons prostrated themselves, welcoming the Banshan Ape's emergence. The ape fixed its gaze towards the Second Star Ring. "Finally, the Fox Fortune Holy Land has appeared."
On the Eerie Plateau.
Guixuan, cloaked in black robes, remained shrouded in a swirling mist. His hands, like sharpened claws, manipulated the mysterious fog, which twisted into countless eerie phenomena. His Dao of Eerie flowed like water, like a dark wind, constantly shifting.
A middle-aged man approached Guixuan, bowing respectfully. "Ancient Ancestor, the Fox Fortune Holy Land has appeared, and the Bronze Ancient Palace is sure to follow. Should we make our move?"
A chilling cackle escaped Guixuan's lips. "No rush. We wait. Banshan Ape, Tianye, and the others will surely contend for it. This isn't a race for the first to arrive. The Bronze Ancient Palace will undoubtedly ignite a bloodbath. We'll strike when the time is right."
The middle-aged man continued, "The outside world now believes that White Robe Star Venerate Lu Xuan is Sir reborn. This could be the ultimate battle for this entire Star Sea."
Guixuan cackled again, a dry, rattling sound. "Heheheh... Even if Sir were truly reborn this time, it would be useless! This Star Sea will ultimately belong to my Eerie Race."
Elsewhere, in the Shenwu Empire.
Boom!
Tianye, clad in imperial dragon robes, slowly rose. With a single punch, he shattered the layers of seals around his secluded cultivation chamber, extinguishing countless brilliant array patterns. He manifested his colossal Dharmakaya, his eyes burning as he looked towards the Second Star Ring, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"The Bronze Ancient Palace... is finally appearing?"
He stepped forward, each stride tearing through the starry sky, causing the surrounding stars to tremble.
Opposite the Shenwu Emperor, a towering blade qi ripped through space, forming a colossal white river that stretched to the heavens.
Whoosh!
This blade qi originated from the Blade Saint Sect! Ancient Ancestor Dao Kuang, with a single slash, cleaved apart his secluded tomb. His true form emerged, standing majestically above the Star Sea, his body wreathed in endless blade qi that shredded all spatial gales around him.
And from the Star River Alliance headquarters.
Alliance Leader Tianzhao, in his long robes, also stepped out. His divine sense swept across the surroundings, detecting the surging auras of many Ancient Ancestors. These Ancient Ancestors had been in seclusion for countless eons; their current power was truly terrifying! He turned his gaze towards the Cold Mountain Temple.
Buzz!
A golden light shot forth from the Cold Mountain Temple, its profound Buddhist radiance resonating like a colossal sun illuminating the void. Master Kongwu, in his monastic robes, his face benevolent, appeared atop the temple.
"Fellow Daoists, it's been a long time!"
Everyone nodded in acknowledgment.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
From over a dozen other directions, more Ancient Ancestors stirred to life. The opening of the Fox Fortune Holy Land had ignited a frenzy within the First Star Ring's major powers. In this moment, the Star River Alliance had effectively ceased to exist. All the Ancient Ancestors had become fierce rivals!
Tianye glanced towards the Eerie Plateau, which remained as dark and boundless as ever, shrouded in mysterious Dao patterns. Ancient Ancestor Guixuan showed no signs of making a move.
Ancient Ancestor Dao Kuang frowned. "That Guixuan still hasn't shown himself?"
Tianye scoffed. "Perhaps he intends to reap the spoils after we've fought."
Ancient Ancestor Dao Kuang let out a cold laugh. "Then this old man will go first!"
Divine radiance burst from his brow, and a towering blade qi cleaved through the starry sky. Dao Kuang's form vanished instantly. Through the spatial rift carved by his blade qi, Dao Kuang covered millions of miles with each step, hurtling towards the Second Star Ring.
At the same time.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Countless Ancient Ancestors—Tianye, Master Kongwu, Tianzhao, and many others—all strode forth, manifesting colossal Dharmakayas to hasten their journey. Their Ancient Ancestor power was boundless, like an ocean overturning. Wherever they passed, entire stars trembled.
Everyone watched in utter shock. So many Ancient Ancestors had emerged all at once!
Meanwhile, in the First Star Ring's military encampment, Liu Ruyan frowned slightly. "At my current strength, I'm not yet qualified to contend for the Bronze Ancient Palace. Besides, how could the Bronze Ancient Palace be so easily acquired?"
When the time came, the entire Fallen Star Sea would be engulfed in a storm of blood and gore! Even Ancient Ancestors might fall! Conveniently, with no other Ancient Ancestors currently active in the First Star Ring, she could proceed to awaken other Innate Ancient Ancestors! In recent days, she had refined the Dragon Vein, pushing her cultivation to Eight-star Myriad Phase Realm. Coupled with the gradual resurgence of her innate Ancient Ancestor power, her current strength was enough to instantly kill ordinary Nine-star Myriad Phase Realm cultivators!
"It's time to make my move."
She could already sense the locations of other Innate Ancient Ancestors.
Boom!
Liu Ruyan soared into the sky, tearing through space, and vanished from her spot.
...
Outside the Second Star Ring.
As the colossal spatial rift expanded, a corner of the Fox Fortune Holy Land emerged in the starry sky, radiating immense brilliance. Heavenly demonic power surged, crushing everything in its path.
At this very moment, from extreme distances, the auras of numerous Ancient Ancestors began to arrive. Though their true forms had not yet descended, their Ancient Ancestor pressure, like burning suns, instilled endless terror in all who felt it along their path. This was the true might of Ancient Ancestors!
Tamamo-no-Mae's voice echoed in Ah Li's ear.
"Ah Li, there's no time to lose. Enter quickly!"