Chapter 1286: Chapter 1284: The Birth of the Supreme Lord (Part 2)
"Greetings, Holy Monarch!"
"Congratulations to the Holy Monarch for advancing further and mastering the unsurpassed law of Five Elements Unification!"
One by one, the Supreme Lords stepped forward to pay their respects to the man in the sea of flowers, their hearts filled with shock and awe.
When "Five Elements Unification" was first proposed, almost no one was optimistic about it, believing that even the Holy Monarch could not possibly cultivate it successfully.
First of all, the requirements for innate talent were too high. Most people were afraid they couldn’t even cultivate a single avatar, and with each additional avatar, one’s talent would be weakened by a grade.
For someone like the Holy Monarch to directly cultivate twelve avatars, if another Supreme Lord were to do the same, their talent would likely degrade to that of an ordinary person.
Secondly, in the tens of thousands of years following the great battle of Heaven and Earth, the environment of the East Victory world was too poor for even a Martial Emperor of the Void Origin Realm to emerge.
In such a situation, it was difficult for avatars to achieve anything, and how many years does an Earth Immortal of the Divine Barrier Realm live? For ordinary people, their avatars would have long been dead beyond revival.
The most terrifying aspect was that once an avatar was lost, one’s innate talent would permanently decline, which Supreme Lord would dare take the risk?
Even later on, when the environment of Heaven and Earth began to improve, do not forget that this meant the second great battle of Heaven and Earth was drawing closer. If one were to cultivate "Five Elements Unification" at that time, there might not be enough time.
No matter how you looked at it, cultivating "Five Elements Unification" was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. It was a path with almost no hope in sight, requiring not only supreme aptitude but also great courage, determination, and fortunes.
But today, the Holy Monarch created yet another incredible miracle, teaching them what it means to turn the impossible into the possible.
For a moment, many Supreme Lords suddenly found themselves filled with a measure of confidence in the upcoming decisive battle.
"Xuanzhong."
A gentle, pleasant voice rang out; it was the woman lying in the sea of flowers who had awakened and, unbeknownst to them, had come over.
Her appearance was not exceptionally beautiful, but she was extraordinarily delicate and charming, and the more one looked, the more attractive she became. With a demeanor as gentle and nourishing as a spring breeze, she captivated all who beheld her.
"Greetings, Holy Empress!"
The crowd bowed once again.
Taking his wife’s hand, Shi Xuanzhong smiled and said, "The Seal Heaven Array was laid out by you; it’s just missing the final piece. Don’t keep Xinluo and Red Jade waiting."
"I would have known even without you saying it."
The Holy Empress waved her hand, and suddenly between Heaven and Earth, beams of light brightened, intertwining as her slender fingers formed seals.
If one were to infinitely shrink the Ten Great Dangerous Places at this moment, they would realize that the Array System’s light formed ten vast nets, and between these ten nets, there were countless threads connecting them, hardly leaving any gaps.
"Let’s go!"
Under the Holy Empress’s lead, the group left the Life-and-Death Unfounded Cave, and as the last gap disappeared, the Ten Great Dangerous Places were completely sealed off.
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In East Victory City, on East Victory Peak, the Supreme Lords gathered en masse.
Their presence, sufficient to crush the blue skies, did not interfere with one another, forming absolute barriers that left the countless martial artists of East Victory City parched, weak at the knees.
"The Ten Great Dangerous Places exist apart from the East Victory world, yet not entirely separate from it. Junior Sister spent 160,000 years planning, locking down the ten lands. She has effectively cut off the only path for Outer Heaven Demons to use for a sneak attack – truly a far-sighted and profound strategy."
A handsome middle-aged man dressed in black laughed; it was unclear whether his remark was one of admiration or sarcasm.
The Ten Great Dangerous Places did not belong to the East Victory world; otherwise, how could they hide Supreme Lords? But at the same time, they were not adjacent to the world outside, theoretically making it impossible for Outer Heaven Demons to use them to infiltrate the East Victory world.
"Giant Demon Heavenly King, stop being so sarcastic!"
In the silence, Chaotic Age Knife Lord directly rebuked.
As one of the top four Heavenly Demons, Giant Demon Heavenly King’s strength was beyond doubt, ranking within the top twenty among all the Supreme Lords of East Victory – one could not afford to offend him lightly.
Giant Demon Heavenly King said, "No wonder Junior Sister considers you a good friend. It’s rare to find a friend who sticks their neck out for others like you do."
He emphasized the word ’friend’ deliberately.
Among the Supreme Lords, the Holy Monarch couple was undoubtedly at the pinnacle. Saying that Chaotic Age Knife Lord was sticking his neck out was actually a jibe at him for sucking up.
"If it weren’t for the great battle, I would have split you with one blow," Chaotic Age Knife Lord declared harshly, his blade aura surging.
"That would depend on whether you possess such ability," retorted Giant Demon Heavenly King with a sneer.
In the distance, the horizon suddenly blazed red; in the blink of an eye, the entire sky for tens of millions of li became burning hot, like a furnace, warping space into disjointed pieces.
The martial artists stationed in East Victory City could hardly stand the heat, feeling as though they were about to combust.
Even the Supreme Lords were hastily changing their expressions.
"The Ancestor of Fire Stiffs!"
Fear flickered in the eyes of the Heavenly Demon.
In the midst of the crimson sea of fire, a group of figures strode forward, instantly landing on East Victory Peak. The nine outsiders, whose aura was beyond mere strength and fell into the realm of the uncanny, eluding comprehension.
Any one of the nine could command the attention of other Supreme Lords wherever they were. Yet, they stood in formation, like stars encircling the moon, protecting the person at the very center.
The man was over nine feet tall, with a shaven head and muscles that resembled the hills and ravines of mountains, cast from bronze and iron. His mere appearance immediately made him the focal point of everyone’s gaze.
Despite not deliberately releasing his aura, the intense power of the newcomer still made Fire Lord’s heart race wildly, prompting him to subconsciously retreat a few steps.
"This demon has grown so powerful!"
Fire Lord was taken aback.
His path of martial arts was not purely that of the fire element, but the way of the heavenly fire, one of the highest-level fire paths in the world. Yet, facing the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity, he felt the most primal suppression, worse than it had been in the past.
Undoubtedly, after 160,000 years, the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity had not just stood still but had made progress faster than he had!
"Where is Shi Xuanzhong?"
The ancestor of the Fire Rigidity bellowed, his voice reverberating through heaven and earth.
Among those present, only he dared to directly call the Holy Monarch by name, causing many people’s hearts to flutter and leaving them gasping for breath.
"Fire Rigidity old demon, it seems you’re quite confident. Must be because your power has risen to the next level?"
A wave of demonic and evil blade energy swept in, actually severing the blazing barrier created by the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity into pieces. The swords worn by the swordsmen present trembled, including the Chaotic Age Knife Lord, who had to reach for their blades and forcibly suppress them.
Among all the supreme lords of East Victory, the only one who possessed such mastery of the blade and was unafraid of the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity was one person alone, the legendary leader of the Blade Slaves Sect.
Seven swordsmen descended onto the peak of East Victory, like seven heavenly knives. Then, the void was split open, and a tall man in silver attire emerged.
He appeared to be in his thirties with grey-toned eyes and exceptionally sharp facial features, as if carved by a blade. Even with his hands behind his back, he gave the overwhelming sensation of a Demon Blade ready to be unsheathed, eliciting an inescapable sense of terror.
"You half-human, half-puppet monster, you’re still somewhat impressive to look at."
The corners of the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity’s mouth curved slightly, his eyes sweeping over the other party before quickly flashing with gravity.
Long ago, he had clashed with the other party twice, each time on an equal footing. He had thought that after practicing the "Fire Rigidity Secret Tome" to the sixteenth layer, he could overpower the other, but from the other’s aura, it seemed not so simple.
"Whether I’m impressive enough, we’ll only know after a test."
The leader of the Blade Slaves Sect said indifferently, his body bursting with fighting intent, forcing some of the supreme lords to retreat or risk making a fool of themselves.
"If you’re really looking for a beating, I’ll gladly oblige."
The ancestor of the Fire Rigidity was unyielding.
"Gentlemen, with great enemies before us, let’s save the fight for later."
As the two supreme lords were about to clash, a figure appeared between them, immediately causing the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity and the leader of the Blade Slaves Sect to withdraw their auras.
This man was dressed in simple scholar’s robes, with a face that was lazily smiling and handsome, exuding a very approachable and friendly air.
The ancestor of the Fire Rigidity said coldly, "Immortal Scholar, after all these years, you still like to meddle."
Among all the ancient supreme lords, Immortal Scholar was definitely one of the most unfathomable. His strength was recognized as being within the top ten, but that was not why the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity and the leader of the Blade Slaves Sect were polite to him.
More importantly, the Immortal Scholar also possessed an unparalleled skill in alchemy, from which nearly all the supreme lords had benefited, even the Holy Monarch counted as his good friend.
In contrast, the man in grey who appeared at the same time as the Immortal Scholar seemed particularly cold and unsociable. Yet, he attracted even more attention.
It was because he was the Witch Queen’s brother, the widely known Sorcerer Lord whose power was almost on par with the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity and the leader of the Blade Slaves Sect, worthy of competing for a rank within the top five in the world.
Naturally, both the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity and the leader of the Blade Slaves Sect also saw the Sorcerer Lord. They responded with a snort or a smile but did not show the contempt they had for others.
The Immortal Scholar said with a smile, "In these extraordinary times, let’s all show some restraint. Don’t waste your strength needlessly. By the way, has the Holy Monarch arrived yet?"
No one answered him.
It was the Fire Lord’s third son, the master of the Color Crossing Ship, who sneered, "Maybe he ran into trouble practicing the ’Five Elements Unification’ and doesn’t dare to show up."
No sooner had the words left his mouth.
A beam of rainbow light shot from the far distance, and atop the rainbow light was a group of varied and supremely powerful lords. In the center were twelve individuals in white robes, six men and six women, each holding a dimly lit palace lantern.
"The Twelve Holy Envoys!"
Someone exclaimed.
Under the Holy Monarch, the three great divine generals held the highest ranks, followed by the Twelve Holy Envoys.
It was rumored that these twelve individuals came from a mysterious clan, were supreme lords themselves, and had cultivated a peerless battle array. Together, they could battle beings ranked in the top twenty in the world, being the Holy Monarch’s absolute confidants.
If the Twelve Holy Envoys had come, then naturally the Holy Monarch could not be far behind.
Swipe, swipe, swipe.
Many eyes turned towards the couple surrounded by the Twelve Holy Envoys. This couple had an exceptional presence, arriving hand in hand like celestial beings from a painting, their grace indescribable within the span of a thousand words.
If the appearance of the ancestor of the Fire Rigidity and the leader of the Blade Slaves Sect caused others to take notice, the arrival of this couple eclipsed the splendor of the entire world.
Even the East Victory martial artists, who were standing guard and could hardly discern the highest levels of power among supreme lords, instantly recognized that this couple must be among the strongest.
"Master!"
Che Renzhong, who had been forced to retreat from the peak of East Victory by the aura of the supreme lords, now had red-rimmed eyes as if he had seen his dearest relative.
The Holy Monarch smiled, and without any discernible motion, Che Renzhong was drawn by an irresistible gentle force, appearing before the Holy Monarch.
Gazing at this man with the presence of a god, Che Renzhong suddenly knelt and called out "Master" again, emphatically.
