“Absolutely not, he must not enter the River of Blood!” Palochia roared, leaping towards Qian Ye.
However, the black aura surrounding Qian Ye suddenly expanded, dimming everything around. Palochia was enveloped in shadows, immediately feeling an overwhelming gravitational force, pulling him toward that point of darkness.
He struggled against the gravity, pushing forward towards Qian Ye. But the closer he got to Qian Ye, the closer he was to that point of darkness. As the distance narrowed, the intensity of the gravity increased exponentially, and even Palochia felt a hint of danger.
What is this domain? He was both shocked and furious, throwing several magic spears, but they were all sucked into the darkness, vanishing without a trace. And he no longer dared to get any closer to the dark point.
Eternal Flame had remained motionless, not firing any more shots, just watching Palochia struggle, roar, and futilely attack within Qian Ye’s domain.
Just as Qian Ye was about to step into the Trace of Heaven, Eternal Flame suddenly asked, “What is this domain called?”
Qian Ye was taken aback, replying, “A name? Oh, I haven’t really thought about it. But if we have to give it a name, let’s call it… The Origin of All Things.”
Eternal Flame was stunned. Qian Ye’s domain clearly consumed almost everything, turning it into nothingness and merging with the darkness. Why would it be named The Origin of All Things?
Whether it was the kings or great lords, aside from hereditary titles like the Blue Sun King, names carried deep meanings. As Qian Ye stepped into the Trace of Heaven and entered the River of Blood, the entire world of Evernight seemed to sense something. The blood race all looked up into the sky. Regardless of age or strength, every member of the blood race could feel the presence of the River of Blood! It was warm, powerful, and so close, as if a single leap would allow them to embrace it.
For a moment, the entire blood race was at a loss. They were used to the River of Blood being high and out of reach, only the most noble bloodlines could touch it. Now, this sacred origin was actually appearing before their eyes, making it hard to believe.
Eternal Flame silently opened an ancient book, tearing out three pages and sending them flying into the sky, sealing the Trace of Heaven and forming a colossal triangular formation.
He told Palochia, “Guard this seal, I will open the portal to the world. No matter what he gains from the River of Blood, it will be too late when he comes out.”
Palochia’s face was unusually serious, asking, “Is it already the final moment?”
Eternal Flame sighed lightly, “It might be, or it might not. That depends on the mood of the other two Sacred Mountains. Slaves are slaves, even if they ascend to the Sacred Mountain, they cannot change their foolish nature!”
Palochia took out a black gemstone, handing it to Eternal Flame, saying, “If I fall, pass this inheritance stone to my descendants.”
Eternal Flame put away the gemstone and turned to fly towards the Sacred Mountain, while Palochia stood firmly at the sealed Trace of Heaven, silently guarding it.
When the River of Blood appeared in the mortal world, the North Star King did not show fear, but instead laughed heartily, proclaiming, “The Beginning of the Celestial Light, is finally in our hands! Even if I die, I, Ji Wentian, have no regrets before the Ancestor. Cain, it’s a pity all your plans end today!”
The Demon Emperor also looked up at the River of Blood beyond the Trace of Heaven. When he saw Qian Ye step into the River of Blood, he suddenly shuddered, as if seeing Lin Xitang’s figure appear, walking with Qian Ye into the River of Blood.
In that instant, a flash of insight struck his heart, many mysteries unraveled. However, as old questions were answered, new ones arose.
“So, you were always waiting for this moment.” The Demon Emperor smiled self-mockingly, then said, “Ji Wentian, I never quite understood why, despite the many Sacred Mountains in our history, we could never truly unite to exterminate the human race first. Every time there was a chance, some unexpected changes would occur, leading to failure. It turns out that even the minds of the Sacred Mountains were subtly influenced. The Season of Lost Souls, ha! How powerful it is. Your human race has a great power behind it!”
The North Star King said sternly, “That view is somewhat skewed. Our rise began a thousand years ago, and although it was unstoppable, every step we took was paved with the bones and blood of our ancestors. Without the sacrifices of our predecessors, how could we have reached today and completed the Beginning of the Celestial Light?”
“The Ancestor once said, ‘The Dawn Path, led by the Ji family.’ For generations, countless members of the Ji family have sacrificed for the country. Even now, our bloodline is becoming increasingly thin. According to your Evernight logic, our bloodline, starting from the Ancestor and flourishing with the Warrior Ancestor, was the strongest in both Dawn and Evernight, and should have dominated all. Why are we now facing a dwindling bloodline?”
The Demon Emperor put away his Shocking Dream, listening quietly.
The North Star King’s demeanor became stern, his domineering nature revealed, and he continued, “When the Ancestor founded the Great Qin and ascended to the throne, he made a promise to the nobles: if the Ji bloodline were to be severed and unable to lead the nation, the throne would pass to the descendants of Lord Zhang. If the Zhang bloodline were to be cut off, it would pass to the Zhao family, and so on. If all nine families were to perish and the human race still could not rise, it would be the will of heaven. So, the throne is not just about power, but a promise to lead the world. This promise must not be broken, and the throne must not be easily changed.”
At this point, the North Star King declared, “Who among you in Evernight could take such a throne?”
The Demon Emperor was stunned, then laughed bitterly, “This… this… why must it be so?”
“If it were not so, how could the human race rise?”
“What is the point of rising? You already control four continents, and the environment of Qin and the West is no worse than ours. What more do you need? To occupy all 27 continents?”
“No, Evernight is just a small corner. Our ancestors yearned to break free from these shackles and return to the greater path.”
“You mean a higher form of life, right? What does everyone become a Sacred Mountain?”
“I can’t explain it either. When the Beginning of the Celestial Light appears, we will know. Unfortunately, I won’t live to see it.”
The Demon Emperor sighed deeply, tapping the edge of his Shocking Dream, and said wistfully, “Your human race has always had a goal to strive for. Unlike us in Evernight, after reaching the limit of our bloodline, we have nothing to do with our thousand-year lifespan. Both Lilith and I discovered that the world is so small, and the boundaries are within reach. What next? Unify all 27 continents? Even if we do, what then?”
He laughed bitterly, “A story where the ending is known from the beginning, how boring! I envy you, having a goal to fight for. Perhaps, the pursuit of the unknown is the meaning of life.”
The North Star King replied, “Our lives are short, and before we know it, we are old. Sometimes, we don’t think too much, just focusing on the task at hand. If we have the energy, we provide stability and prosperity for the next generation, that’s all.”
The Demon Emperor shook his head, “I’m even more envious now.”
“Alright, enough talk, it’s time to settle this.”
The Demon Emperor slowly retreated, pointing Shocking Dream at the ground, saying, “Please!”
The North Star King’s body resonated with thunder, echoing ten times, saying, “Nine is the limit of numbers, since I mastered the mountain-shaking technique, I have never used ten layers of power. Only with ten layers can I wield the sword I have perfected over thirty years. This sword is called: Pioneering the Way, One Sword to Open the Heavens!”
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