Inside the grand hall.
Everyone sat in a circle, filled with curiosity about Lin Fan’s ascension to the Upper Realm five years ago, wondering exactly what it was like.
Could it really be as the Sovereigns described? A place filled with endless dangers?
“Yes, and it’s far worse than they described. In the Upper Realm, the Daqian race is oppressed and powerless, suppressed by the Ancient Clans, with no hope of rising again,” Lin Fan calmly explained, recounting all that he had experienced in the Upper Realm.
The expressions of those present kept shifting, showing disbelief.
When they heard how the Daqian race was slaughtered and even devoured at the Ancient Clans’ whim, their hearts trembled violently.
In their eyes, how could such cruel beings even exist?
“This time I’ve returned to mobilize the entire Xuanhuang Realm. Only through unity do we stand a chance,” Lin Fan said.
“When the Ten Thousand Realms open, even if the Sovereigns seal off Xuanhuang Realm, it will be useless. We will inevitably face disaster.”
“During these five years in the Gusheng Realm, I’ve come to realize Yuan Tiandi was right. Rather than living in shame and waiting for death, it’s better to fight with everything we’ve got. Even if we fail, we won’t regret it.”
Back then, Lin Fan had thought Yuan Tiandi’s views were too extreme, but now it seemed Yuan Tiandi had seen the furthest.
When death is inevitable, why not fight for it?
At this moment, everyone fell silent, deeply shocked by Lin Fan’s words. In their eyes, this news was simply explosive.
Even if they tried to hide, they wouldn’t be safe for long.
“Unity sounds easy, but it’s extremely difficult. The Xuanhuang Realm is filled with countless sects and factions. Getting them to unite will be no simple task,” Yan Hongyu said.
“This is indeed a challenge. Human nature has changed; even in times of crisis, some will still act recklessly to protect their own interests. But now, the tide is turning. Those who try to profit from chaos will only meet their doom.”
It had always been tough going solo, but with a large force behind him, fighting the Ancient Clans would be truly exhilarating.
“But if that’s really the case, unity is inevitable. The Holy Sect is the top sect in Xuanhuang Realm, and if we explain the severity of the situation to the major sects, they will likely agree. The real difficulty lies with the evil sects and reclusive cultivators. Given their status, they probably won’t agree easily.”
The Xuanhuang Realm had remained peaceful for a long time, but beneath the surface, many forces lurked in secret.
“That’s not a problem. I’ll handle it.”
Lin Fan was now very confident. With his current strength, if he couldn’t deal with these factions, he would have truly wasted his time.
After further discussion, everyone dispersed.
At this moment, in a desolate wasteland.
Lin Fan floated in midair, gazing down at the barren land below.
“Gengu, come out now.”
There was no life in this desolate place; it was like a dead zone.
Yet Lin Fan could sense a powerful being lurking deep beneath the abyss.
Suddenly, the winds howled and the earth trembled.
A mighty aura surged violently from the depths underground.
The ground cracked and split apart, revealing a bottomless dark abyss. A massive pitch-black hand extended out.
Seeing this, Lin Fan felt a slight surprise.
“Gengu truly remains Gengu, having broken through Xuanhuang Realm’s barrier.”
Lin Fan noticed that Gengu’s cultivation had surpassed the Great Heaven Stage and reached the Azure Heaven Stage.
To Lin Fan, this was simply inconceivable.
No being in the Xuanhuang Realm had ever broken through the Great Heaven Stage.
Yet Gengu had done so. Though strange, Lin Fan didn’t dwell on it.
“Master.”
A towering figure stood tall, exuding an aura that sent chills down one’s spine.
“Gengu, it seems you’ve recovered quite well over these five years,” Lin Fan smiled.
“Master, due to severe damage to my body, I fear I may never return to my peak,” Gengu replied.
One of Gengu’s original arms had been sacrificed by Lin Fan, leaving his body broken. Returning to his former glory seemed impossible.
“No worries. This time, I’m here to help you regain your peak.” Lin Fan flicked his sleeve, and the Eternal Throne instantly appeared in the heavens and earth.
The moment the Eternal Throne emerged, the entire world trembled, as if everything bowed in submission, powerless to resist.
“This is the Eternal Throne!” Gengu was thrilled, as if beholding a supreme treasure.
A long roar echoed through the sky.
Gengu spread his arms wide, sensing that the Eternal Throne was the highest seat of the Ancient Clans.
There were only eight such thrones in the world, each capable of forging a supreme being.
A pitch-black vortex suddenly appeared on Gengu’s chest, instantly absorbing the Eternal Throne.
Clang!
In an instant, the chains wrapped around Gengu’s body began to violently rattle.
Thick bolts of lightning coiled around him.
Roar!
A deafening roar shook the heavens and earth. Gengu’s aura surged violently, his already massive body growing even larger.
His power climbed endlessly, seemingly without limit.
Crack!
His skin split apart, peeling away like rebirth. His previously jet-black skin turned into stone-like fragments, falling off piece by piece.
Beneath, radiant skin emerged, glowing with a powerful aura.
“My power returns once more!”
At this moment, Gengu stood tall between heaven and earth.
Pitch-black lightning crackled around him. His eyes burned with terrifying light, waves of power radiating outward in endless ripples.
Divine Heaven Stage, First Layer!
Divine Heaven Stage, Second Layer!
…
Divine Heaven Stage, Ninth Layer!
Divine Heaven Stage, Tenth Layer!
Eternal Divine Stage!
Boom!
Gengu raised his hands high, tearing at the sky.
Rip!
The void tore like paper, instantly splitting open a rift that stretched from one end of the sky to the other.
“Ahh!”
With a furious roar, a brilliant cascade of light poured down from the heavens, drenching Gengu’s body.
Eternal Divine Stage, supreme and unparalleled!
Bang!
Lin Fan’s expression tightened, and his body instantly retreated.
He realized that Gengu’s strength had become terrifyingly immense.
Even in Lin Fan’s eyes, someone like “Jie,” a supreme being, could be crushed with a single punch.
A veteran supreme being—indeed, a veteran supreme being. Restored, his hidden power surpassed that of ordinary supreme beings.
“Hahahaha!”
At this moment, Gengu let out a triumphant roar toward the heavens. The power he had lost had returned.
To Gengu, this was undoubtedly a rebirth.
“Master!”
Gengu knelt halfway to the ground, his voice thunderous and reverent as he roared.
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