The Immortal Relic has appeared!

  The entire world erupted!

  Everyone stepped outside and saw the magnificent mirage in the sky. No matter where they were, the vision was crystal clear.

  In the mirage stood pavilions and towers where immortals dwelt, a divine tree radiating holy light, golden immortal fruits hanging heavy, and strange beasts roaming. Someone even saw a lion forged of pure gold roaring at the heavens.

  Too beautiful!

  Too spectacular!

  Every soul felt an unprecedented shock.

  Cultivators of Five Phoenixes burned with excitement. They knew what this meant.

  From the earliest Wolong Ridge underground palace, to the Dragon Gate trials, to the current Nine Prisons Secret Realm,

  every new secret realm had represented opportunity.

  Every one had been a chance for the continent’s cultivators to leap forward.

  And everyone understood, this time the opportunity was far greater than Wolong Ridge or the Dragon Gates.

  The phenomenon was simply too astonishing!

  Visible to the entire world, with a divine tree, divine fruits, and wondrous beasts.

  It was clearly an immortal’s cave abode!

  Did immortals exist?

  Yes!

  Everyone believed they did.

  If not, how could White Jade Capital be so strong?

  How could Young Master Lu be so strong?

  Many attributed Young Master Lu’s power to immortal fate.

  As one of the first to receive immortal fate, Young Master Lu had walked far ahead of everyone else.

  Thus the world firmly believed in immortals.

  They went mad for this immortal opportunity!

  When Tianji Pavilion’s yellow decree spread the news, proclaiming it an immortal relic,

  the world truly boiled over!

  Northern Commandery.

  Tantai Xuan stood barefoot atop Tai Ridge, breathing rapidly as he stared at the mirage.

  The blood-colored battlefield had weighed heavily on him.

  He desperately wanted to strengthen Great Xuan and Five Phoenixes.

  Against the enemy, only their own strength could save them.

  Mo Ju, Mo Beike, and Jiang Li shot over, standing on the peak.

  Even Xue Tao, Tantai Xuan’s personal guard, was stunned.

  An immortal trace!

  “That direction… the sea!”

  “Immortal fate lies in the Boundless Sea! Even if it’s across the ocean, we cannot miss it!”

  “Xue Tao! Lead the Xuanwu Guards and Great Xuan Academy disciples, seize the immortal fate!”

  Tantai Xuan stared at the mirage for a long time.

  He saw the brilliant divine fruits, the swaying divine herbs, countless treasures that made his heart race.

  Even as someone perpetually denied by immortal fate, he knew this phenomenon heralded extraordinary treasures.

  “The world faces calamity. True immortal fate descends, perhaps… this is the era that forges heroes.”

  “This immortal fate must birth pillars strong enough to stand with Young Master Lu against the pressure.”

  Tantai Xuan’s eyes flashed.

  Mo Ju gently waved his feather fan, inhaling deeply.

  “Likewise, whichever faction produces such pillars will become the true overlord of the future.”

  Crises would not last forever.

  One day they would end.

  When they did, human competition would not vanish.

  Especially with the divide between Tianyuan and Five Phoenixes.

  “So Great Xuan must fight!”

  Tantai Xuan declared.

  Even if he was cursed to miss immortal fate, he would fight!

  Southern Commandery.

  Tang Manor.

  Tang Xiansheng rocked in his chair, creak… creak…

  The courtyard was silent.

  He gazed deeply at the sky.

  After a long while, he summoned the Southern Manor Army’s commander.

  “Call Yimo back. Have him prepare to enter this immortal relic.”

  “This is the most precious relic yet. We… must contend.”

  Tang Xiansheng said.

  The commander’s eyes gleamed, nodding solemnly.

  He shot away.

  The courtyard fell silent again.

  Tang Xiansheng smiled, looking ever older.

  But hope still shone in his eyes.

  He was old.

  Yet he wished Tang Yimo could dance across the future stage.

  Western Liang.

  Luo Mingsang emerged from the main tent in plain robes, gazing at the phenomenon with longing.

  “My king, go.”

  “Seize the fate that belongs to you. You must grow stronger.”

  Luo Mingsang said.

  Overlord, clad in armor, nodded solemnly.

  He immediately mobilized the army.

  Xu Chu, Zhao Zixu, and the Xiang Family Army followed.

  To Overlord’s surprise,

  a familiar figure joined the march.

  Luo Mingyue, pipa on her back, veiled face.

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  “You stay with your sister.”

  Overlord frowned.

  “This new immortal relic is extremely dangerous.”

  He was serious.

  Was the relic dangerous?

  Undoubtedly.

  Aside from the unknown dangers of an immortal relic,

  the competition between Five Phoenixes and Tianyuan cultivators would be anything but peaceful.

  When true resources were at stake, harmony was impossible.

  On Five Phoenixes’ side, only he and Kong Nanfei could carry the banner.

  Tianyuan had the four holy lands, terrifying existences.

  Previously, Overlord had competed with Tianyuan’s younger generation and held the advantage.

  Now he would face their elders.

  Nascent Soul, Infant Transformation…

  Even…

  Overlord’s breathing quickened.

  He would face the four holy land lords!

  Pressure existed.

  But retreat was impossible.

  Young Master Lu had once told him: the path of cultivation was a path of contention.

  If you did not fight, you would be eliminated.

  Cultivation was not merciful. It was as cruel as survival.

  “I have my own path.”

  Luo Mingyue, veiled, replied calmly to Overlord’s stern words.

  She had her own dao to walk.

  So she refused Overlord.

  “Let her go.”

  Luo Mingsang arrived, gazing gently at her sister.

  Mingyue was different from her.

  From the beginning, their destinies had diverged.

  Luo Mingsang had little talent for cultivation.

  Luo Mingyue was different.

  “Sister, take care.”

  Luo Mingyue said.

  In the dawn light, she turned, veil fluttering, and stepped through the Dragon Gate.

  Overlord ruffled Luo Mingsang’s hair, then led Western Liang’s warriors through.

  …

  Beyond Tianhan Gate, endless desert.

  Demon Continent, demonic qi soaring.

  A monkey leaped and bounded, iron staff in hand, legs wrapped around it, gazing at the mirage, eyes gleaming.

  Then he turned, raising his arms and roaring.

  The cry spread across Demon Continent.

  Rustling.

  Demons with awakened intelligence emerged from the forests.

  Several sonic booms.

  A silver wolf, newly advanced from six-sided to eight-sided crystal, Silver Wolf King.

  A saber-toothed tiger with vicious fangs, Saber-Tooth Tiger King, also eight-sided crystal.

  The two most talented demon kings of Demon Continent.

  Yet they still acknowledged the staff-wielding monkey as sovereign.

  Demon Monkey King’s eyes flashed. He pointed at the phenomenon, baring teeth with violent aura.

  Silver Wolf King elegantly growled.

  Saber-Tooth Tiger King domineeringly slammed a paw, shaking the continent.

  Demon Monkey King’s eyes gleamed. He smashed his staff into the ground.

  He pointed skyward, then west.

  Demonic qi turned to killing intent.

  The elegant Silver Wolf King’s eyes turned red.

  She understood, seize this immortal fate, then return and slaughter the treacherous humans in the west!

  Saber-Tooth Tiger King roared agreement.

  Demons across the continent roared in unison, shaking the land.

  But Demon Monkey King had little confidence in reaching the sea in time.

  Demon Continent was too far, no Dragon Gate.

  Travel alone would take too long.

  Suddenly,

  as he worried,

  demonic qi across Demon Continent gathered.

  A figure with hands behind back, demonic qi towering, appeared.

  Demon Monkey King, Silver Wolf King, and Saber-Tooth Tiger King trembled, prostrating.

  Demons revered hierarchy.

  They worshipped the Demon Sovereign!

  “This immortal fate will change the world’s structure.”

  “Fight for it. Seize some fortune.”

  The Demon Sovereign’s aura was vast and mysterious.

  Next moment, endless demonic qi churned, forming a demonic dragon.

  The dragon became a gate.

  Dark and bottomless.

  “Go.”

  The Demon Sovereign said.

  Then dispersed into demonic qi.

  Where demonic qi existed, so did he.

  Demons across the continent prostrated, unmoving.

  The three demon kings roared farewell.

  The Demon Sovereign gone, the three kings rose.

  They glanced at the demonic dragon gate, then shot inside without hesitation.

  They trusted the Demon Sovereign completely!

  After the three kings entered,

  some six-sided crystal demons hesitated, then rushed in, vanishing into darkness.

  Timid ones wavered.

  The gate collapsed.

  They roared in regret.

  …

  Western Liang, Ink Pavilion.

  Sand blew.

  A tower stood exposed in the endless desert.

  At its top,

  three figures stood.

  Mo Liuqi wrapped in black robes, gazing at the mirage, touching his silver shears.

  Beside him, Yi Yue in white assassin robes.

  And the bald monk Ding Jiudeng in simple robes.

  The three stared long at the phenomenon, then smiled at each other.

  Decision made.

  …

  The mirage lasted long.

  Every major family in Five Phoenixes mobilized, sending forces to the eastern sea.

  Immortal fate on the sea, no one wanted to miss it.

  Almost every cultivator moved.

  Tianyuan was the same, the four holy lands, even the crippled factions, all set out.

  Even cultivators from the floating Tianyuan Continent took ships.

  The lure of immortal fate was too great!

  Dongyang Commandery, Red Dragon Gate.

  The Martial Emperor City Nascent Soul guarding it fluctuated with aura.

  Figures streamed through the gate.

  Overlord arrived with Western Liang warriors.

  BOOM!

  Before Overlord could exit, the Nascent Soul released crushing pressure, trying to force them back.

  The Nascent Soul knew why Overlord came.

  Everyone wanted the immortal relic.

  Even the death-pass holy lords were coming.

  Tianyuan and Five Phoenixes might be at peace now,

  but contradictions remained.

  BOOM!

  The Dragon Gate shook.

  Overlord’s roar echoed from within.

  “Get lost!”

  A battle axe shot out, slashing at the pressuring Nascent Soul.

  The Nascent Soul snorted.

  “I heard Overlord has a violent temper. The rumors are true!”

  He raised a hand.

  Jade light flashed on his arm, catching the axe barehanded.

  “With the world in crisis, everyone seeks strength. An immortal relic appears, opportunity for all. Will you block Five Phoenixes cultivators from immortal fate?”

  Overlord stepped out, neither humble nor arrogant.

  He gripped his head, ready to rip it off and fight.

  The Nascent Soul narrowed his eyes.

  He had intended to delay Five Phoenixes cultivators,

  letting Tianyuan arrive first and claim the initial treasures.

  Just as Overlord prepared to fight,

  quiet footsteps sounded within the gate.

  A figure appeared silently.

  Overlord felt a chill, unable to move.

  The Nascent Soul outside paled, pupils contracting in panic.

  “No-Summit Peak’s Witch!”

  The Martial Emperor City Nascent Soul growled.

  Infant Soul assassin, No-Summit Peak’s Witch!

  A true merciless female devil!

  He no longer blocked.

  He hadn’t expected this ruthless figure to be drawn by the relic.

  He fled without looking back.

  Zhu Long’s long lashes trembled.

  Dragon roar resounded.

  The red dragon arrived.

  Zhu Long leaped onto its back, becoming a streak of light shooting toward the Boundless Sea.

  Overlord watched her disappear, inhaling deeply.

  No-Summit Peak’s Witch!

  Terrifyingly strong!

  Even she coveted this immortal relic.

  This competition would be fierce!

  Overlord retrieved his axe.

  Led Western Liang warriors toward the sea.

  Soon after Overlord left,

  Tantai Xuan arrived in full armor with Xuanwu Guards and Great Xuan Academy students.

  Lu Jiulian blended unremarkably among them.

  After Great Xuan forces left,

  more cultivators poured through the gate.

  …

  Du Longyang, Ye Shoudao, Empress Ni Chunqiu, and Young Master Tianxu were fastest.

  Three Yin Spirit, one peak Infant Transformation, their speed unmatched.

  They reached the source of the astonishing essence qi first.

  A vast island.

  Seawater churned around it.

  Countless fish leaped joyfully, silver light like a galaxy encircling it.

  “This is the immortal relic?”

  Young Master Tianxu’s eyes burned.

  “Legends say Five Phoenixes has immortals. It’s said Young Master Lu became so strong because of immortal teachings.”

  “This immortal relic is no ordinary one!”

  Tianxu felt his opportunity had come.

  He might find a way to Yin Spirit realm here.

  “Be careful.”

  “Opportunity often comes with danger.”

  Du Longyang cautioned.

  Tianxu was already impatient, shooting forward as light toward the island.

  On one side,

  the giant whale carried the immortal island.

  Lu sat in his Thousand Blades Chair, fingers on his bronze wine cup.

  “Not everyone’s here yet. What’s the rush?”

  Lu smiled, shaking his head.

  This immortal relic was his grandest creation, known to the entire world from the start.

  Tianji Pavilion’s announcement only fanned the flames.

  Watching impatient Tianxu,

  Lu smiled.

  Picked up a piece from the chess box.

  Placed it.

  Clack.

  On the Spirit Pressure Chessboard, the game grew profound.

  Around the immortal relic island,

  the instant Tianxu approached,

  wind rose!

  Rumble!

  Gales formed walls, completely sealing the island!

  Tianxu was swept inside.

  His face changed instantly.

  The wind… was strange, as though trying to extinguish his divine sense!

  He flushed, roaring.

  Dao Intent erupted.

  Small swords wove a shield around him.

  He coughed blood, flung backward.

  Staggering back on the sea, Tianxu paled.

  “You were too hasty.”

  Du Longyang glanced at him.

  Ye Shoudao gripped his blade, heartless blade intent slashing.

  The slash carved a several-meter gap in the wind wall before shattering.

  “Cannot force entry. Even Yin Spirit realm would die.”

  Ye Shoudao said coldly.

  Du Longyang nodded.

  Gazing at the now-calm island, wisdom gleamed in his eyes.

  Tianxu paled, staring at the island’s dense essence qi and divine golden fruits, swallowing hard.

  “This feeling of seeing but not touching… torture!”

  Tianxu was unwilling.

  The Empress sat cross-legged in the void, red robes fluttering.

  “Wait patiently.”

  “Since the immortal relic appeared, it cannot be impossible to enter…”

  “Can you feel it? The wind wall’s power is slowly weakening, though slowly…”

  The Empress, being a woman, noticed details.

  Du Longyang and the others’ eyes lit up.

  They sat in the void, waiting quietly.

  Days passed.

  More and more cultivators gathered around the island.

  Ships braved the waves.

  Some tried to land but were stopped by Du Longyang.

  A Nascent Soul refused to believe, tried anyway, and was blasted back coughing blood.

  Witnessing this, everyone knew a restriction sealed the relic.

  Even the four holy land lords were blocked.

  Far from discouraging,

  it inflamed desire.

  If even the holy lords were barred, the treasures inside must be priceless!

  Overlord and others arrived by ship.

  They did not attempt entry.

  As more gathered,

  on Lake Heart Island,

  Lu felt it was time.

  He smiled lightly.

  Picked up another piece, pushed it forward.

  Outside the relic,

  Du Longyang, Ye Shoudao, and the Empress opened their eyes.

  BOOM!

  The Boundless Sea surged!

  The three Yin Spirit experts sensed it simultaneously!

  The wind wall restriction weakened!

  “Now!”

  “Break it!”

  Du Longyang roared, spear raised, robes whipping.

  A spear light blotted the sky.

  Ye Shoudao’s sleeve fluttered, heartless slash unleashed.

  The Empress flung red silk ribbons.

  Rumble!

  Three Yin Spirit attacks darkened heaven and earth.

  BOOM!

  They struck the massive wind wall.

  The unbreakable wall,

  was torn open with a giant rift!

  BOOM!

  Brilliant essence qi, dense golden light, and energy fluctuations poured from the tear!

  The immortal island restriction was broken!

  Three Yin Spirit experts opened the relic!

  The instant the wall tore,

  every cultivator leaped from their ships.

  BOOM!

  The sea boiled.

  Figures raced across the water, charging toward the torn entrance of the immortal relic!