C993 Zu Ann Became a God!

The Fire God Spear sliced through the heavens, leaving a trail of orange-red sunset that filled the darkening sky. Despite the encroaching night, the colors showed no sign of dimming.

The death of a high-level Primordial Spirit was an event that could alter the world, an occurrence that the powerful could feel resonating through their bones.

Lee Tianxin's demise and the return of the Fire God Spear sent shockwaves through the ranks of the Boundless Great World's sects and forces. The great cultivators, the mighty demons—all were shaken to their core.

What had transpired beyond the sky's veil?

Had the Divine Soul Sect assassinated Lee Tianxin, leading to the fall of his Primordial Spirit?

Atop mountain peaks, within secluded valleys, across the realms of mortal empires, those of esteemed status gazed up at the dazzling sunset amidst the night, pondering the implications.

The fall of a Primordial Spirit was an earth-shattering event, potent enough to shift the hierarchy of sects and sway the tides of empires.

"Senior Uncle Lee has passed away."

It took a considerable time for Feng Pu of the Primordial Yang Sect to regain his composure, retract his Dharma form, and reappear in his normal state. Following suit, Mo Baichuan and Chung Guanyu of the Red Devil Sect also reverted to their true selves.

"This place is now in your hands."

With a final glance at Cao Jiaze and a nod to Guanghong, Mo Baichuan coalesced his Dharma form and transformed into a crimson streak of light, darting toward the Absence Relic. Within the red flames, miniature suns sparkled, showcasing the Glorious Heavenly Wheel's power at its peak.

"Our sect may face upheaval; the Primordial Yang Sect must depart first." Feng Pu bowed with a fist to his palm, acknowledging Van Heqing of the Sword Sect. "The forbidden array is shattered, the void sealed. Those foreign guests who've poured into the Boundless World have no passage home. I trust you'll manage."

With a whoosh, a mountain of flames soared skyward, and Feng Pu was the first to alight upon it. One by one, the disciples and elders of the Primordial Yang Sect followed, heads bowed in solemnity.

Upon the mountain of flames, the more fragile disciples, now understanding the gravity of what had occurred, wept quietly.

The presence of a Primordial Spirit Stage cultivator was pivotal for a sect's prominence within the Boundless Great World. Ascending from a lower sect to the ranks of the upper sect hinged on such powerful beings.

Of the five great forces, each of the four sects—beyond the Demon Palace—boasted two supreme cultivators.

At present, a Primordial Spirit Stage cultivator from the Primordial Yang Sect has perished in the Outland Starry Sky...

For a millennium, the Primordial Yang Sect had never endured such a devastating loss!

"Hmm?"

The eyes of the Golden Elephant Ancient God from the Demon Palace suddenly blazed with an unusual divine brilliance.

Yao Huangqi, the Mighty Spirit King, Ann Wen, and other Unrestrained Stage cultivators, including those at the Yang God level, and even foreign powerhouses like Beru and Mia, all sensed something amiss.

In that instant, they experienced the eerie sensation of being covertly watched.

It seemed as though someone was employing secret arts or an artifact to cast their gaze from thousands of miles away, scrutinizing their every action.

"Skywatch Mirror!"

"Ascension Peak, Zu Ann!"

The Golden Elephant Ancient God and Yao Huangqi murmured urgently.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The earth beneath the last section of the Dragon Slash Platform was relentlessly pounded by Loong Jie and the other dragons, their massive heads striking the silver-white terrain.

Loong Jie's eyes blazed with an intense yearning!

"Move the Dragon Slash Platform! If only it were shifted from the underlying Dragon Vein, the destiny of our entire Nagas would be transformed!"

Every drop of Loong Jie's golden dragon blood seethed with anticipation.

With Lee Tianxin, wielder of the "Fire God Spear," fallen, a supreme position in the Boundless Land was vacated.

As a Golden Giant Dragon of the purest lineage, at the pinnacle of the Ninth Level, Loong Jie had a significant chance to ascend to the Tenth Level Dragon God if the Dragon Slash Platform ceased to suppress the Dragon Vein.

Should he ascend to godhood, the passive plight of the Dragon Clan in the Boundless Land would become a thing of the past!

The Dragon Clan was poised for a resurgence!

"Foolish dreamer."

Ann Wen of the Blood God Cult let out a scornful chuckle, his eyes filled with pity as he watched the dragons desperately trying to shatter the rocky crust of the earth. "Others have meticulously planned for this moment; what makes you think it's your turn, Loong Jie, to claim the highest seat?"

With the departure of the Great Demon God Grec, the blood equilibrium was lost, and he swiftly regained all his divine powers.

Ann Wen's thoughts drifted back to his exchange with Zu Ann at Ascension Peak.

Zu Ann allied with the Divine Soul Sect and collaborated with Chen Liangquan just outside Luan Bird City, all because of a promise made by the Sect. They vowed to secure for Zu Ann a coveted seat of supreme honor—a position he had yearned for through the ages.

Regrettably, the esteemed seats within the vast expanse of the Boundless Land were tightly grasped by the three great upper sects, the Devil Palace, and the Demon Palace. Even the Desolate God had ascended in a bygone era, advancing as a member of the demon race.

Since the disappearance of the Divine Soul Sect, the five dominant powers continued to reign, and new seats of power eluded Zu Ann every time. These seats, when vacated, were filled by appointees of these ruling forces.

Zu Ann's wait had been interminable, marked by a succession of disappointments. But when the Divine Soul Sect reached out from beyond the stars, secretly offering him the chance to ascend should a new seat open up, refusal was not an option. Zu Ann had waited millennia for this very opportunity!

And now, with Lee Tianxin's demise, the Primordial Spirits and Demon Gods of the five supreme forces found themselves restrained by the Divine Soul Sect and the leaders of various races. Those capable of thwarting Zu Ann's ascension were indisposed.

No one remained to challenge Zu Ann's rise to divinity—no power or force could stand in his way. Every soul, every perceptive mind within the Boundless Land sensed Zu Ann's scrutiny. The oldest Unrestrained Stage cultivator among them, at the pinnacle of Ascension Peak, was embarking on the formal path to godhood through a ritual aligned with the tenets of the Great Dao. The Divine Soul Sect had laid this path before him.

"Though the plan of the Divine Soul Sect and President Lyi has failed, with the demise of more than half the visitors from foreign realms, and with Lee Tianxin's fall causing the loss of a Primordial Spirit from the Boundless Land..." Zhongli of the Ancient Desolate Sect couldn't suppress a malicious grin.

"Zu Ann is on the brink of divinity!"

The Golden Elephant Ancient God's eyes, previously narrowed, snapped open in realization. His gaze, heavy with bitterness, fixed upon President Lyi and the resplendent golden throne.

"If I'm not dead, it's not your turn," President Lyi said with a gleeful smile. "As for you, I truly understand your longing to return to the ranks of the Demon God. I, too, have briefly glimpsed the enchanting vistas of the Primordial Spirit. We're both unfortunate souls, having endured far too much hardship and criticism."

"However, our paths are far too similar, converging into one."

"As long as I'm here, you can abandon any hope of ascending to the Demon God!"

With that, he shot a knowing glance at the Traveler.

The Traveler caught his cue and placed the crystalline, four-sided stage back onto the Silvery Land, bringing the space teleportation array back into existence.

"The gateway to the Desolate Swamp is open. You may pass through to escape the impending peril."

Traveler turned his gaze to Beru, Mia, and the other alien warriors. After a moment's thought, he added, "It shouldn't be for long. Soon enough, you may be able to walk these lands freely and with dignity."

"The ultimate stand-off is set to shift the tide of the entire cosmos," President Lyi murmured.

He had a general sense of the Divine Soul Sect's capabilities.

Without the backing and alliance of the various alien race chieftains, the Divine Soul Sect's foundation, built up beyond the skies, wouldn't stand a chance against the five paramount powers of the Boundless Great World.

Within the Boundless Great World, only the Desolate God had tacitly approved and facilitated their return.

Yet, just the Desolate God's support was clearly insufficient to challenge the top five forces.

Now, with Lee Tianxin's demise and Zu Ann's rise, along with the likely support from the newly ascended ghost god of Horror Land, the Divine Soul Sect had garnered the strength to contend with the five supreme powers!

With the backing of these three formidable allies, the Divine Soul Sect was poised for battle, ready to take on the five supreme forces, whether in the outer reaches or within the heart of the Boundless Great World!

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