C993 Zu Ann Was Promoted to God!

As the Flame Spear streaked across the sky, the heavens were awash with an orange-red sunset glow that showed no signs of fading, even as night descended. The demise of a high-ranked primordial spirit was an event that would alter the fabric of the heavens and the earth, a phenomenon that the mighty could sense.

The death of Lee Tianxin, coupled with the return of the Flame Spear, sent shockwaves through the cultivators and archdemons of various sects across the Everlands. What could have transpired in the extraterrestrial realms? Had the Boulderdawn Sect assassinated Tianxin, leading to the destruction of his primordial spirit?

At that moment, many looked up from mountain peaks, secluded valleys, and the grand empires of men to witness the resplendent sunset glow against the night sky. The passing of a primordial spirit was an earth-shattering event, capable of reshuffling the hierarchy of sects and reshaping the course of empires.

"Master Lee is dead."

After what seemed an eternity, Feng Pu of the Sunlit Order finally regained his composure. He retracted his Divine Visage and resumed his normal appearance. Following suit, Mo Baichuan and Zhang Guanyu of the Ruby Hand reverted to their true forms.

"This place is now in your hands."

With a final glance at Cao Jiaze and a nod to Guang Hong, Mo Baichuan condensed his Divine Visage and transformed into a streak of scarlet light, racing towards the Forgotten Ruins. Within the crimson flames, miniature suns sparkled, showcasing the Nine Glories Wheel at its peak.

"The sect may face upheaval. The Sunlit Order will depart first," Feng Pu announced, bowing respectfully to Van Heqing of the Sword Sect. "The forbidden circle is broken, the void sealed. Those extraterrestrial visitors who have flooded into the Everlands have no Domain Channel to return through. I trust you can manage."

With a whoosh, a Mountain of Flames rose into the sky, and Feng Pu was the first to alight upon it. Soon after, the disciples and elders of the Sunlit Order followed, landing on the Mountain of Flames with bowed heads. Among them, the more fragile disciples, now aware of the grim reality, began to weep softly.

The presence of a primordial spirit cultivator was pivotal for a sect's standing in the Everlands. Whether a lower sect could ascend to the ranks of an upper sect hinged on the existence of such a cultivator within its ranks.

Apart from Shadow's Keep, the other four sects each had two supreme cultivators.

Currently, a supreme primordial spirit from the Sunlit Order had perished in the starry expanse of the extraterrestrial domain...

The Sunlit Order hadn't faced such a devastating loss in a millennium!

"Hmm?"

The eyes of the Golden Elephant God from Shadow's Keep suddenly blazed with an unusual divine radiance.

Yao Huangqi, the King of Wraiths, Ann Wen, and other Unbound cultivators, including those at the Divine Level and Otherkin like Beru and Mia, all sensed something peculiar.

At that moment, their Mindscape was eerily filled with the sensation of being covertly watched.

It was as though someone was using an arcane technique, through some mystical item, to cast their gaze upon them from thousands of miles away.

"Mirror of Fates!"

"Skyreach Peak, Zu Ann!"

The Golden Elephant God and Yao Huangqi called out in hushed tones.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

At the site of the last Dragon Slaying Stage, Loong Jie, the giant dragon, repeatedly slammed its massive head against the silver-white earth.

Loong Jie's eyes were alight with intense yearning!

"Move the Dragon Slaying Stage! If only the Dragon Slaying Stage is removed from the dragon vein beneath, the destiny of our entire Dragon Clan will be transformed!"

Every drop of Loong Jie's golden blood was seething.

With the demise of Lee Tianxin, wielder of the Flame Spear, a seat among the Supreme Gods of the Everlands was vacated.

As a golden dragon of the purest lineage, at the pinnacle of the ninth level, Loong Jie stood a great chance of ascending to the tenth level and becoming a Dragon God, provided the Dragon Slaying Stage no longer suppressed the dragon vein.

Once deified, the passive plight of the Nagas in the Everlands would be relegated to history!

The Nagas were poised for a resurgence!

"Foolish dreamer."

Ann Wen of the Colddeath Cult suddenly scoffed, casting a pitying glance at the giant dragons trying to shatter the rocky crust of the earth, "Others have schemed for ages to achieve this step. What makes you think it's your turn, Loong Jie, to ascend to the ranks of the Supreme God?"

With the departure of the Demon God Grec, there was no longer any blood balance, and he swiftly regained all his divine powers.

Ann Wen's thoughts drifted naturally to the conversation he had with Zu Ann at Skyreach Peak. Zu Ann had allied with Boulderdawn and joined forces with Chen Liangquan just outside Afnetalos, all because of a promise made by Boulderdawn. They had vowed to secure for Zu Ann a coveted position among the Supreme Gods. Zu Ann had yearned for this day for more years than he could count.

Unfortunately, the esteemed seats of the Supreme Gods in the Everlands were tightly controlled by the three upper sects, Devil Palace, and Shadow's Keep. Even the Untamed had ascended as an evilkind in a bygone era. Since the disappearance of the Boulderdawn, the five dominant powers had reigned supreme, and Zu Ann had never been considered for the role of a Supreme God. Whenever a seat became vacant, it was the prerogative of these powers to select the successor.

Zu Ann had waited far too long, enduring disappointment after disappointment. But when Boulderdawn reached out from beyond the Star River, secretly promising him that the next vacancy would be his opportunity to ascend, how could he refuse? He had been waiting for this moment for millennia!

And now, with the demise of Lee Tianxin, the primordial spirits and Dark Deities of the five supreme forces were conveniently tied up by the leaders of the Otherkin. Those capable of thwarting Zu Ann's ascension were preoccupied, leaving no one to stand in his way.

Everyone could sense Zu Ann's watchful presence. The most ancient cultivator in the Everlands, a being of the Unbound realm, was performing a ritual aligned with the Cosmic Order on his own Skyreach Peak, embarking on the official Path to Godhood—a path laid out by Boulderdawn.

"Even though the extraterrestrial visitors suffered heavy losses, and the schemes of Boulderdawn and President Lyi have failed, the death of Lee Tianxin has deprived the Everlands of a primordial spirit. So..." Zhongli Dapan of Forgeroses said, his mouth twisting into a gleeful smile.

"Zu Ann is about to ascend to godhood!"

The Golden Elephant God's eyes narrowed then snapped open in realization, finally grasping the full picture.

His gaze, heavy with resentment, fixed on President Lyi and the Golden Throne.

"I'm not dead yet, so it's not your turn," President Lyi said with a joyful smile. "As for you, I can understand your desire to return to the ranks of the Dark Deity. After all, I too have briefly witnessed the enchanting beauty of the primordial spirit. Both of us are unfortunate souls, having endured too much hardship and scorn."

"But our paths are too closely aligned, leaving room for only one."

"As long as I'm here, you can forget about joining the ranks of the Dark Deity!"

With those words, he signaled to the Traveler with a knowing glance.

The Traveler caught on immediately, placing the crystalline Four Directions Platform back onto the Silvery Land, which reactivated the teleportation circle.

"The gateway to Godsblight Marsh is open; you may seek refuge there from the impending calamity."

The Traveler's gaze swept over Beru, Mia, and the remaining Otherkin warriors. After a moment's thought, he added, "It shouldn't be long before you can once again walk these lands freely and with dignity."

"The ultimate standoff will alter the entire trajectory of the Everlands," President Lyi murmured.

He had a general understanding of Boulderdawn's strength.

Without the backing and support of the various Otherkin chieftains, Boulderdawn's resources, accumulated in the extraterrestrial realms, would not suffice to contend with the five supreme powers of the Everlands.

Within the Everlands, only the Untamed had tacitly approved their return.

Yet, even with the Untamed's support, they were clearly no match for the challenge against the five Supreme Beings.

Now, with Lee Tianxin gone, Zu Ann risen, and the likely alliance with White Bone, the new God of Ghosts from the Land of Terror, Boulderdawn had garnered the strength to wage a battle, whether in the extraterrestrial realms or within the Everlands itself!

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