The identity of the Venerable Yuanchu has always been shrouded in secrecy. Many Four Heavens Realm Gods were unaware of this Sovereign’s existence. Among the Sovereigns, he was the most low-key, transcendent, and also the most ancient. Additionally, the ‘Cosmic Deities and Demons Ranking’ he compiled in his leisure was only disclosed to those powerful enough to be listed, so the ranking itself remained obscure, known to very few.
Across the vast cosmos, only the truly supreme beings were privy to it.
Dongbo Xueying examined the list carefully—
1. Bloodblade Divine Emperor
2. Abyssal Primogenitor
3. Venerable Yuanchu
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8. Pang Yi
9. Bloody Sovereign
10. Qing Jun
11. Nirvana Great Emperor
12. Witch Centipede Emperor
13. Water Demon King
14. White Monarch
15. The Ascetic
16. Hell’s Grand Marshal
17. Fire Devil Venerable
18. Bamboo Mountain Mansion Master
19. North Profound Palace Master
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44. Luo Demon Lord
45. Pan Yu
46. Blind Elder
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50. Purple-Robed Witch Emperor
51. North Hu Hall Master
52. Dongbo Emperor
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55. Golden Firmament Ancestor
56. Prison Sea Demon Lord
57. Nine Suns Palace Master
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100. Tyrant Xiong Ancestor
The names on this list were mostly titles, with very few using their true names. Only ‘Pang Yi’ and ‘Pan Yu’ were exceptions.
Pang Yi was unique—he once openly took disciples, devoted himself entirely to teaching, and was known for his peaceful demeanor. He even declared that he would discard all titles and be addressed simply by his name.
As for ‘Pan Yu,’ he was a mighty figure who rose during the earliest epochs of the cosmos. Originally an ordinary canine beast, he cultivated step by step until he became a supreme being. He was once close to the Witch Centipede Emperor, but after the latter ascended to Venerable status, the two seemed to have a falling out and rarely interacted afterward.
“These are the top one hundred most powerful beings in the vast cosmos,” Dongbo Xueying mused inwardly, impressed. “To think I rank fifty-second—higher than the Nine Suns Palace Master, Golden Firmament Ancestor, and many others.”
Fifty-second was an exceptionally high position, nearly on par with the Purple-Robed Witch Emperor.
“Yet, I know my combat techniques still have many weaknesses,” Dongbo Xueying pondered. “The Nine Suns Palace Master possesses his own supreme arts—how is it that I rank above him?”
“Could it be due to the overwhelming advantage of my True God artifact and defense?”
He speculated.
His True God artifact, the ‘Flying Dagger,’ had not been brought into the Dark Abyss, so he had never used it there. But someone of Venerable Yuanchu’s stature would surely know that joining the Destruction Corps naturally granted one a True God artifact—a weapon capable of enhancing one’s strength. When compiling the ranking, Venerable Yuanchu must have factored it in.
The Nine Suns Palace Master had no True God artifact! Moreover, Dongbo Xueying’s defense was peerless—even a strike from the White Monarch, a Venerable renowned for slaughter, only managed to damage his armor’s surface. Such resilience was his greatest advantage, and all these factors combined must have secured him this ranking.
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While transmitting this ‘Cosmic Deities and Demons Ranking’ to Dongbo Xueying, Venerable Yuanchu also sent it to every other being listed.
One by one, they noticed the changes. Since the last update had not been long ago, the most obvious difference was Dongbo Xueying’s inclusion, which pushed everyone below him down by one rank—even expelling ‘Falling Star Monarch’ from the list entirely.
“Dongbo Emperor? That would be His Highness Dongbo Xueying. I heard the Divine Emperor appointed him as one of the Five Emperors of the Bloodblade Divine Court. To think he’s already ranked fifty-second—his senior brother, Ancient Zang Emperor, is only forty-ninth,” remarked the Purple-Robed Witch Emperor, who was currently training under Venerable Yuanchu. Though his own rank was only slightly higher, he didn’t mind at all.
The Purple-Robed Witch Emperor was different from others—he cared little for supreme arts, instead focusing on various cultivation paths. Though ranked fiftieth, his accumulation was profound. He had mastered multiple paths to their limits, any one of which could allow him to forge his own Dao. It wasn’t impossible that he might one day establish several Daos.
“I hope he doesn’t chase power too obsessively,” the Purple-Robed Witch Emperor said with a smile.
Beside him, Fire Devil Venerable glared. “Purple-Robe, don’t speak of my brother Dongbo like that. Given his cultivation speed, it won’t be long before he transcends. Don’t tell me he’ll surpass you before you even become a Venerable! He’s a member of the Destruction Corps—once he transcends, he’ll likely master their supreme arts to an even higher level. By then, he might even contend with Venerables!”
“That’s not his strength—it’s the supreme arts created by the master of Heartlake Island. The most powerful beings across countless epochs poured their essence into those techniques. It’s only natural they’re formidable,” the Purple-Robed Witch Emperor countered.
Fire Devil Venerable snorted in irritation. “Oh, so he’s not strong? The Destruction Cave is right there—why don’t you try joining the Destruction Corps yourself? In this cosmic epoch, aside from Pang Yi, only Brother Dongbo has succeeded! Isn’t that proof enough?”
The Purple-Robed Witch Emperor paused.
Indeed.
Though not many knew of the Destruction Cave, some among the top-tier figures did. Yet, all who attempted had failed—only Pang Yi and Dongbo Xueying had succeeded.
“My mistake,” the Purple-Robed Witch Emperor conceded with a smile. “Being a member of the Destruction Corps is indeed a testament to one’s strength.”
“Hmph, that’s more like it,” Fire Devil Venerable said. “By the way, Brother Dongbo just informed me—he’s holding a mansion-opening banquet in three months. Are you going?”
“I won’t attend. I’ve gained much from this ancient cave abode. I’d rather stay here in quiet contemplation, seeking that spark of enlightenment,” the Purple-Robed Witch Emperor replied. “Take a gift on my behalf and convey my apologies to Dongbo Xueying. I truly can’t afford distractions right now.”
“Fine, fine, I understand,” Fire Devil Venerable nodded.
He knew his junior brother’s temperament well.
The Purple-Robed Witch Emperor was a scholar of cultivation—he could spend billions of years in seclusion without issue. With such gains from the ancient cave abode, he naturally had no desire to leave.
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Thus, the most supreme beings of the vast cosmos all came to know of Dongbo Xueying. From this day forth, he had entered their circle.
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Though his father-in-law had primarily handled the invitations for this mansion-opening banquet, Dongbo Xueying personally reached out to the higher-ranking figures—such as the North Hu Hall Master and Ancient Zang Emperor. For Venerable-level existences like the Bamboo Mountain Mansion Master and Fire Devil Venerable, he extended the invitations himself. Whether they attended or not, courtesy demanded the gesture.
Among them, Dongbo Xueying made a special effort to invite one particular mighty figure—the Golden Firmament Ancestor.
“The Golden Firmament Ancestor has old grievances with Jingqiu. Though Jingqiu was not at fault, there’s no need to prolong a feud with a rootless, elusive expert—one even Venerables struggle to kill,” Dongbo Xueying mused. “This is an opportunity to settle things.”
A rogue like the Golden Firmament Ancestor was the most troublesome.
Though he couldn’t harm Dongbo Xueying, he could still target Jingqiu—unless she remained confined to her lair indefinitely.
And Dongbo Xueying had no means to retaliate—the man’s evasion techniques were too formidable.
“Golden Firmament Ancestor, this is Dongbo Xueying.” Lacking the other’s communication imprint, he directly transmitted his voice through karmic connection.
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