C1607 The Wood Had Already Been Built up

The Sunlit Order had fallen into obscurity, while the Thunder Sect seized the chance to ascend.

Predicting the turns of fate is no easy task. The Ethereal Void Sect, once rich in heritage and brimming with powerful members, was on the verge of breaking into the ranks of the upper sects. Lingxu, the Sage, was once hailed as the foremost figure in all of Euwrea.

Who could have foreseen that the Ethereal Void Sect, once the foremost among the seven lower sects, would plummet so drastically in a mere few decades?

Having been overtaken by both the Starmoon Sect and the Thunder Sect, the Ethereal Void Sect had deteriorated to a state even less esteemed than the Forgeroses.

Lee Sha had taken command of the Moonlit Wanderers and the ancient Moonfiend in the Star River, leading many to believe that the Starmoon Sect was the most likely candidate to become the new upper sect.

But then Lin Daoke drew his sword...

With that single stroke, he seemed to extinguish the fate of the Starmoon Sect, severing their ascent to prominence.

In an unexpected turn, the Thunder Sect and Wei Zhuo, who had kept a low profile for quite some time, suddenly found favor with Han Miaoyuan at this critical juncture.

With the cunning old fox orchestrating behind the scenes, he seized the moment to depart the Everlands with the deities. While everyone assumed the divine seat was reserved for Zhong Chichen, he gave a boost to Wei Zhuo.

Upon ascending to godhood, Wei Zhuo proclaimed himself the Thunderbolt Tyrant and swiftly unified the Obsidian Thunder Sect and Tempest's Edge.

Overnight, the Thunder Sect leaped from a lower sect to an upper sect, shining as brightly as the Ruby Hand.

"Xie Bin, Lee Yu, Rong Xun, Qiao Yuling..."

Upon receiving the news, Yu Yuan's mouth twisted into a wistful smile as he let out a silent sigh.

Back when he was aiding Hong Qi, he had seen great potential in Xie Bin and had even personally crafted numerous Spirit Elixirs for him. Xie Bin had shown him great respect.

Their friendship had endured into Yu Yuan's present life, and it was Yu Yuan who had assisted Xie Bin in reconstructing his Solar Spirit.

And it was thanks to his introduction that Lee Yu had garnered the attention of the Obsidian Thunder Sect, allowing him the opportunity to train within its hallowed halls.

Wei Zhuo's ascension to godhood came as a surprise, as he sought to unify those who practiced thunder magic, wiping out their presence in both the Everlands and beyond, causing their bodies to burst and perish.

The struggle among cultivators is just as brutal and unpredictable.

Grieving over the deaths of Xie Bin and Lee Yu, Yu Yuan suddenly looked up to find High Priest Reid, draped in a black cloak, with his twin purple devil souls showing no significant disturbance.

Others, like the Shadowkin's Brie, Tianqi, and even Gui Xu within the dual-faced statue, displayed varying degrees of intense emotion upon hearing Zhu Peining's news.

The most dramatic reaction came from Rebecca, the matriarch of the evilkind.

Upon learning of Wei Zhuo's rise to the ranks of the Thunder Sect's deities, the cushion beneath Rebecca burst into flames.

Within the bursts of green fire, slender spiritual snakes writhed wildly, seemingly eager to escape the flames, invade Wei Zhuo's mind, and shatter his divine status.

"Damn it!" Rebecca swore profusely.

It took a moment for Yu Yuan to realize that, in the starry expanse beyond the Everlands, the enchantresses were the most adept and reliant on Soul Power, next to the Star-Spawned Terrors.

Most of the evilkind had perfected the art of soul-based attacks.

Rebecca was, of course, among the elite.

It was well-known that when the Everlands' enchantresses clashed with the evilkind's main forces, the cultivators who specialized in lightning powers were often the ones to contend with them.

Indeed, many were from the Thunder Sect, as well as former members of the Obsidian Thunder Sect.

With Wei Zhuo's sudden deification and his securing of a Supreme God Seat, not to mention his consolidation of the Tempest's Edge and the Obsidian Thunder Sect...

The evilkind would be the ones to bear the brunt of misfortune when the Everlands next went to war.

Rebecca, with her tenth-level bloodline, would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage against a godlike Wei Zhuo.

Her furious outbursts and loud curses were, therefore, quite understandable.

"Calm down for now," Taishi said, ever composed. He gently soothed her before addressing Gui Xu and Tianqi, "I suspect Han Miaoyuan, that cunning old fox, orchestrated Wei Zhuo's godhood to counter the Bloodbrawlers and the Terra Fiend. Both Youyu and Yu Zhu are bound to feel uneasy with Wei Zhuo's newfound divinity."

"Of course, that includes us as well."

Taishi's profound gaze settled on the black cloak of High Priest Reid after he finished speaking.

He remained silent, simply watching Reid as if awaiting a response.

Brie of the Shadowkin trembled slightly, hesitating before speaking. "Lord Reid, I've heard of a forbidden area within the Extraterrestrial Star River, perpetually storming with lightning and thunder. This place has been sealed by the Sky Fiend since ancient times for its hostility towards them. Its exact location remains unknown to us."

Upon hearing this, Rebecca, Tianqi, Gui Xu, including Youqian and the two Sky Fiends, looked on with skepticism.

Those in the know were aware that the formidable Demon God Bertain had personally sealed that thunderous sanctuary.

They were also cognizant of the fact that Bertain feared no one who pursued the path of thunder magic, having reached the pinnacle of existence.

Whether it was the Everlands' supreme thunder or the Extraterrestrial beings infused with this unique lineage, none who dared challenge Bertain survived.

Without exception, they all perished!

"Wei Zhuo has indeed visited that place. The old patriarch believes our expansive starry sea is ripe for the emergence of a supreme lightning force. Apart from Zhong Chichen, only Wei Zhuo can contain the gates scattered by the Origin Deity. It was he who granted Wei Zhuo's ascension to godhood..." Reid was forthright, openly admitting the truth when he sensed Taishi's suspicion.

"You needn't worry about Wei Zhuo. Once the threat of the Origin Deity is neutralized, if the old patriarch deems it unnecessary, he can erase him at any moment," Reid explained nonchalantly, his devil soul enveloped by his dark cloak. "Now that Taishi has awakened, I am at ease. Farewell."

The Sky Fiend High Priest transformed into a swath of dark clouds and gracefully departed into the void.

The onlookers watched him leave, taken aback by his candid admission, yet unsure of their next move.

For he was the representative of the Great Demon God Bertain, the Sky Fiend High Priest...

Once he invoked the name of Demon God Bertain, everyone lapsed into silence, with even the typically outspoken Rebecca refraining from further comment.

"Alright, if they also believe there's a need for a cultivator skilled in thunder magic, then so be it."

Taishi remained composed, not dwelling on the issue. "Furthermore, Han Miaoyuan is confident in his plans for Wei Zhuo's ascension to godhood. I'm convinced a new divine seat will soon be established."

"I need to return to the enchantress' domain to make some adjustments!" Rebecca declared.

Unlike Reid, who had left Ionodios, she headed to the Starway operated by the Chamber of Commerce, intending to use the ferry to reach the enchantress' territory.

"Yu Yuan, take care of this..." Taishi's brow furrowed, his face betraying his displeasure as he pointed a commanding finger.

The barrier of Ionodios became translucent, revealing a crescent moon suspended in the distant Dark Nebula. "Since Lee Sha's death, the Moonlit Wanderers and the ancient Moonfiend clans have been adamant that we owe them an explanation."

Yu Yuan's mind raced as he tapped into the power of the Dragon Slaying Stage, squinting for a closer look.

Atop the crescent, numerous silver starships and palaces, akin in material to the Fallen Star Eyes, were visible.

Several ninth-level warriors of the Moonlit Wanderers, along with clusters of Moonfiend silhouettes, stood upon the moon, casting cold stares down at Ionodios.

They sought an explanation from Boulderdawn for Lee Sha's death, seemingly eager to air their grievances.

"They must have learned of my grave injuries at the hands of the Dark Phoenix, leaving me on the brink of death, and that's when they brought the crescent moon into the Annihilation Nebula," Taishi said, his tone icy.

His discontent stemmed from the fact that he had been present in Ionodios all along, yet Lee Sha had long since perished, and the Moonlit Wanderers had never shown themselves.

It was only after he had been seriously wounded, and before Tianqi and Gui Xu had returned, that the crescent moon seemed to have made its appearance...

Had it not been for Tianqi and Gui Xu's timely arrival, the Moonlit Wanderers might not have remained so composed.

Yu Yuan, momentarily taken aback, quickly grasped the situation. He nodded and affirmed, "I'll handle it."

Then, following in Reid's wake, he soared towards the extraterrestrial expanse of Ionodios.

He quickly crossed the barrier and found himself at the heart of the cosmos.

Upon emerging, he was greeted by the sight of Voidfarers and Star-Spawned Terrors, along with Demon Gods like Mitts and a multitude of Sky Fiends, all awaiting the High Priest Reid.

Reid, poised to depart on the starship, along with the Sky Fiends, unexpectedly turned their gaze to Yu Yuan.

"Could he have come to hold us to account?" Mitts wondered aloud, taken aback.

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