C994 One Move Could Affect the Entire Body

In the northern reaches of Skyreach Peak, Du Yuan, the Sword Sect's "Sword of Destruction," observed Zhu Huan, the Lord of Haunted Hills, who had been concealed in darkness, struggling to control his Divine Visage. Once Zhu Huan regained his composure, he emerged from the shadows.

"Master Lee has fallen," Zhu Huan announced, his body stooped and his face etched with sorrow.

Haunted Hills, which Zhu Huan presided over, ranked just below Sunlit Mountain, the dwelling of the Sect Master. Zhu Huan himself was a late-period Unbound cultivator.

In the Sunlit Order, his status and realm were second only to the Sect Master and Lee Tianxin, both primordial spirits. With Tianxin's demise, Zhu Huan stood second to none within the Sunlit Order. Yet, he found no joy in this.

Tianxin's death had been abrupt and unforeseen. The Sunlit Order had not prepared a successor, leaving no one to fill the void left by the fallen primordial spirit.

As an elder of one of the three upper sects and a contender for the Supreme God position, Zhu Huan was privy to many secrets. The four major human sects had seen their primordial spirits perish in battle before. But historically, when an older generation primordial spirit ventured into the perilous depths of the Star River, aware of the potential for demise, the Everlands had plans in place.

Should an extraterrestrial primordial spirit fall, a designated successor, or several, would be ready to step in and ascend as the new primordial spirit. Typically, a new primordial spirit would emerge shortly after the old one's passing, ensuring the Supreme God seat was never vacant for long, avoiding any lapse in succession.

However, this time, with Tianxin's unexpected passing, the five supreme forces seemed caught off guard, with no preordained god ready to assume his place.

Suddenly, two guardians tasked with protecting Zu Ann experienced a simultaneous premonition.

Atop Skyreach Peak, the Mirror of Fates expanded its view by hundreds of times, suspended silently in the heavens. Each second, the mirror revealed dozens of scenes, capturing the activities of sects across Euwrea, the secluded regions of the Land of Quiescence, the imperial domains of Aetherius, and the actions of key individuals.

The majority of the visions originated from the Moonfall Sanctuary.

The Mirror of Fates shifted unpredictably, capturing every blade of grass and every living being within the vast expanse of the Everlands.

"Zu Ann!"

"Zu Ann has begun the process of deification!"

Du Yuan and Zhu Huan's faces paled in shock.

With their profound knowledge and formidable power, they keenly detected the subtle shifts at Skyreach Peak. They could perceive the enigmatic psionic powers intertwined with the Way of Heaven's fate, silently converging atop the peak.

Beneath the Mirror of Fates, a towering figure adorned with a crest stood out.

This figure appeared to be immersed in the divine radiance of the cosmic order, undergoing purification and bombardment by the Way of Heaven, tempering its soul. With its own Dao, it was assimilating the psionic energy bestowed from above, refining it within itself.

Atop the mountain where he stood, the weather transformed, giving rise to numerous wonders.

Amidst the flashes of lightning and rolls of thunder, it seemed as if an ancient Divine Bird and a propitious alien beast stepped forth from a bygone era. They either bestowed blessings or covertly applied arcane spells, testing the intricacy of the spell he had mastered.

Each of his gestures appeared to be in harmony with the Way of Heaven, as if draped in the Chain of Order.

"Boulderdawn!"

The two exchanged a glance, instantly grasping the situation.

Lee Tianxin's demise was undoubtedly linked to Boulderdawn. Outside the Everlands, the five exalted Primordial Spirits and Dark Deities were all entangled in conflict, unable to thwart Zu Ann's ascension.

They also realized why Zu Ann had forsaken the Everlands to ally with Boulderdawn.

It was to secure for himself a position as a Supreme God!

"Return to the Sunlit Order immediately to check if the Flame Spear is intact!" Du Yuan of the Sword Sect inhaled deeply and continued, "The extraterrestrial beings must have felt Zu Ann's ascension. Their absence implies they are unable to disengage. With our current realms and power, we stand no chance of disrupting his ascension."

"Understood!"

With a slight nod, Zhu Huan vanished in an instant.

...

At the farthest reaches of the Godsblight Marsh.

Deep within a dense spiritual mist lay a pristine lake, surrounded by spiritual herbs of at least earthly quality, with many of heavenly and even Divine Level.

Green Willow, once the formidable leader of Shadow's Keep, sat in his slender male form at the lake's edge. His dark green vertical pupils were intently fixed on the chessboard before him.

Across from him squatted an old ape, his gray fur a stark contrast to the surroundings. Clad in sackcloth with a hemp rope tied around his waist, he was barefoot and chose to squat rather than sit, his gaze equally absorbed by the game.

Upon closer inspection, the chessboard was teeming with miniature figures, representing the likes of Cao Jiaze, the Golden Elephant God, Ann Wen, the Peacock Queen, and other formidable beings from the forbidden areas, as well as emperors from the Six Great Empires of Aetherius and the Land of Quiescence. It seemed that all who dwelled in the Everlands had been reduced to mere pawns in the hands of the Ape and Green Willow.

Suddenly, the Ape narrowed his eyes and rose from his crouch. He cast a glance toward Skyreach Peak and sneered with a low chuckle, "Zu Ann is nearly finished."

With a nonchalant flick of his wrist, Green Willow placed a white piece on the board. "The dispute in Moonfall Sanctuary appears to be nothing more than a ruse. The ostentatious trade fair organized by the Terror Claws has coerced the five factions to summon numerous experts and archdemons to eliminate the extraterrestrial visitors. All these eyes fixated on Moonfall Sanctuary serve merely to obscure their true intent: the assassination of Lee Tianxin."

"The demise of those from the extraterrestrial realm, even in totality, would not alter our course."

"The death of a primordial spirit, however, carries undeniable weight," Green Willow remarked.

The Ape chuckled in agreement. "With Lee Tianxin gone, the chieftains of the Otherkin beyond our stars will harbor no further doubts."

"And what of you?" Green Willow inquired, a smile playing on his lips. He had been pursued to the very fringes of Godsblight Marsh by the Nagas, yet this Ape had not shown himself, nor had his archdemons intervened.

The Ape's continued presence within the marsh signaled his ongoing observation, suggesting a stance of neutrality.

After the incident, even the three great upper sects, along with Shadow's Keep and the Devil Palace, knew better than to seek retribution against the Ape, who had never left the Godsblight Marsh.

"Now that Zu Ann has ascended to godhood, of course, I'll respond accordingly," the Ape said with a wide grin. "Lee Tianxin's death and Zu Ann's ascension have given me quite the reassurance."

His demon soul silently departed.

...

At the Moonfall Sanctuary, the reactivated teleportation circle glowed with dazzling light, with President Lyi's Golden Throne suspended above it.

Zhou You gestured to Beru, Wen Lu, and the others, urging them to make haste to the Godsblight Marsh.

This circle was now linked to the one within the marsh.

"Regardless of the battle unfolding elsewhere, these surviving Otherkin must meet their end here!" Guang Hong of the Ebon Star declared, turning to the Golden Elephant God. "Shadow's Keep shares this sentiment, correct?"

The Golden Elephant God glanced at President Lyi's Golden Throne and gave a slight nod.

The King of Wraiths from the Devil Palace concurred, "They must be killed."

Once the Sunlit Order had departed, the remaining forces could easily eradicate the surviving Otherkin visitors in the forbidden area if they united.

But just as they were about to act...

A gray-haired Ape traversed the teleportation circle, unexpectedly materializing in the form of a demon soul.

The Ape simply stood by the rune circle, grinning without uttering a word.

He just smiled.

"Untamed!"

"Untamed!"

The Golden Elephant God, Peacock Queen, Guang Hong, Yao Huangqi, and the rest were visibly shaken at the sight of his demon soul.

The Ape continued to smile, nodding at President Lyi and giving Zhou You a knowing look.

Zhou You caught on immediately and commanded, "To the Marsh!"

Prompted by Zhou You's call and assured by the presence of the demon soul, the figures stepped into the teleportation circle without a trace of fear.

The arrival of Untamed's demon soul served as their safeguard and marked his official entry into the Divine War!

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