Eight thousand miles east of the Qing Ling Sect, three ferocious monsters besieged a majestic eight-thousand-foot-tall divine figure. The golden figure exuded an aura of compassion, its deep black eyes filled with a haunting stillness. Before the three monsters could strike, they were enveloped by the aura of death radiating from its gaze, withering away into nothingness.
The surrounding area was shrouded in darkness, with magical flames raging fiercely. Eight hundred miles to the left, a massive blue sword, stretching across the sky, emitted a constant ringing sound as sword energy surged forth, striking at the three monsters below. Five hundred miles to the right, a breast-baring figure resembling a monk sat silently in the air, absorbing the attacks of the despair-level monsters. In contrast to the chaos elsewhere, this area felt eerily quiet.
With several grandmasters battling one-on-one against the monsters, the energy tides and magical auras in the vicinity surged wildly, creating a tumultuous scene. Five hundred miles from Lingchuan Prefecture lay Liufeng City, already abandoned by its residents due to the impending magical disaster. Now, it was filled with warriors from all corners of the world, with countless talented masters.
At the city's center, a massive void screen set up by the top-tier force, Tianbao Tower, projected the ongoing battles in Lingchuan Prefecture. The screen stretched several thousand feet across the sky, illuminating the entire area. Warriors dressed in luxurious attire gathered in groups, whispering amongst themselves.
"The top three grandmasters of the Divine Martial realm are truly unparalleled, single-handedly dealing with three despair-level monsters with ease. It's awe-inspiring" A young woman gazed longingly at the sky.
"The fourth grandmaster from the Star Island is similarly impressive, holding down two monsters; victory seems only a matter of time," a handsome young man remarked, pointing at the screen.
"The extinction technique of the Yulong Dynasty is indeed formidable, capable of withstanding despair-level monsters. Terrifying..." another added.
"Isn't that right? I heard the Yulong Dynasty's prince, Yu Huasheng, has not only mastered the extinction technique but also created a new divine ability, 'Endless Life.' Even his ancestors were astonished, wondering what a genius like him could achieve in full force..."
"Some say he's a reincarnation of a deity, though it's hard to tell if that's true."
Below the screen, at the highest building in the city, three young men and women sat on the floor. In the center was Yu Huasheng, dressed in golden-patterned purple attire, with a strikingly handsome face that belied his deep wisdom. On his left sat a youth in coarse clothes and straw sandals, seemingly asleep with a sword in his lap. To his right was a breathtakingly beautiful girl, meditating quietly but emanating an icy aura.
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A few maidens cautiously set the table with food and drink before leaving, exchanging glances that revealed the tension hanging in the air.
"Brother Tian, Saintess, what are your thoughts on the situation?" Yu Huasheng inquired. As silence enveloped the room, he remained unperturbed, leisurely sipping his drink while gazing at the screen.
Tian Buer lifted his head slightly, stating, "The annihilation is merely a matter of time." Yu Huasheng nodded in agreement.
Then, a melodious voice rang out, brightening the mood despite its accompanying chill. "I've heard there are still over twenty thousand magic nests in the boundary space. If this isn't handled properly, the entire Xuantian may be doomed." Tian Buer shivered slightly as a faint sword sound echoed, dispelling the intense cold in the air.
Dantai Qingqing glanced at the sleeping youth before closing her eyes again. "The sacrificial passage, magic generals, and magic kings..." Yu Huasheng's eyes glimmered with intrigue as he smiled, "Saintess Dantai, since you ascended two thousand years ago, the Snowy Domain must have its means to connect with the upper realm, right?"
Though framed as a question, his tone conveyed certainty. During the Xuantian Assembly, a great elder from the Snowy Domain had come, ranked seventh on the Divine Martial list. It was said that the sect leader had been in closed-door training for nearly three hundred years, leaving their status unknown.
Tian Buer seemed interested in the topic, while Dantai Qingqing didn't answer, instead hinting, "I wonder how much the prince knows about the upper realm?" Yu Huasheng merely smiled, choosing to remain silent.
Suddenly, commotion broke out around them as people pointed to the lower left corner of the screen. Curious, the trio looked over to see four monsters attacking a mountain gate, thwarted by a protective array. The scene stunned the onlookers; such a formation could withstand four despair-level monsters, a feat unmatched even by some top-tier holy sites with grandmasters stationed.
"Seventh Prince, this Lingchuan Prefecture is within your Da Yan territory. Do you know which hidden sect this is?" one asked.
"Only a fourth-tier formation can resist despair-level monsters. The entire Xuantian continent likely has only Qingshu Shangren capable of such a formation; could he be hiding here?" another speculated.
"Qingshu Shangren? He's been missing for over a century; many speculate he has ascended," came another voice.
"Well... I'm not certain about that; please be patient while I investigate," the young man named Seventh Prince replied, confusion written on his face.
The screen depicted a surreal scene as the Eight Trigrams Jade Plate manipulated the surroundings, magnifying the sights. Red light surged like a celestial river, cascading down endlessly. Meanwhile, gray sand churned violently, pulling a monster into swirling vortexes. On another side, two enormous hands emerged from a magma pit, seizing a monster by the ankle and dragging it down.
The unassuming purple hill became a focal point, with fierce clashes erupting as monsters approached. On the screen, the tiny figure ofTuan Tuan danced atop the jade plate, her small hands gesturing adorably as she chirped, "Chirp, Chirp, Chirp!"
"This little girl might be the array spirit? How adorable!"