The place was truly synonymous with that of a royal paragon's abode. Treasures were everywhere! Though the few shimmering objects on the peak were slightly inferior spiritual treasures, they were still valuable enough for Severin not to pass up on.Severin exclaimed in excitement, "Luck is on our side, it seems! Yet another treasure trove has emerged barely halfway into this place!" Severin then led his wives toward the mountain along with Radyn and the other Grandiuno Sect disciples.By then, unaffiliated practitioners and disciples from Southsky's major sects were already gathered at the mountain. A hush fell over the crowd as Severin arrived, as some had recognized who he was."Crap! That's one of the Grandiuno Sect's core disciples!""He seems to be eyeing the mountaintop treasure too!""You have no idea how strong he is. He inflicted serious injuries onto Sian!""I didn't know that!""Let's just forget about the treasure. Severin's too strong for any of us!"Severin spotte
By Severin's initial estimate, he expected to encounter Celeste and Raymond at the center of the ruins. However, fate brought Raymond to him sooner than expected. With Raymond around, Severin was much more confident of securing the treasure on that mountain.As anticipated, Raymond's arrival sparked countless discussions among the assembled practitioners."That's Raymond! The Grandiuno Sect's fourth true disciple!""Another prodigy graces us with his presence!""Looks like the treasures are going to slip out of our grasp!"As Tobias witnessed Raymond's arrival, his already unpleasant expression soured even more. His guard was up as he glared at a formidable foe.After observing Raymond's jovial exchange with Severin, Tobias cursed to himself, 'Damn it! Why is Raymond here too?'Tobias might have been slightly confident in vying for the treasures if he only had to contend with Severin. Though he was afraid of Severin, he believed he might be able to hold his own against Severin a
Raymond stared at Severin with his mouth agape. He knew that Sian was blessed with the Golden Spirit Constitution and had always been regarded as the Gahrrs' prodigy. Sian was perfectly capable of killing someone stronger than him, even at a young age, and Peak Master Myles of the Seventh Mountain had specifically cautioned them about being careful around Sian.As a level eight supreme saint with the Golden Spirit Constitution, Sian's strength easily surpassed even some level nine peers. Raymond, at level nine himself, might manage to overpower him, but Severin, a level seventh supreme saint, had taken it a step further and went against three formidable opponents!For ordinary practitioners, the small gap between each stage might as well be an abyss. The higher one progressed, the bigger the chasm would become. Though a level three warrior king might be able to defeat level eight or level nine warrior kings by relying on proper techniques and stellar weapons, such instances were down
Raymond's curiosity was piqued when Severin first joined the sect, and he questioned what qualifications Severin had that led the sect to carve out such a status for him.What soon followed was a whirlwind of achievements, whereby Severin surpassed Emery on the Alchemy Tower ranking and defeated Shyam, who was ranked ten on the prodigy rankings. He later reached the seventh floor of the Alchemy Tower and became the first ever disciple in its millennia-long history to be ranked first.Only half a year had passed, yet it seemed as though time had turned into a blur. The previous days faded into obscurity, yet Severin continued to stun everyone with his meteoric rise.Raymond had always wanted to build a strong rapport with Severin because he hoped to secure the position of the next sect leader. However, that dream seemed more and more distant as he was cast into Severin's shadow.Spencer and Riley, the second and third core disciples, were just as formidable and should not be underes
The peculiar fog that once covered the mountain soon dissipated. Severin reached the peak swiftly with his level seven supreme saint attainment, even though he had to lead his woman over too.Severin beheld the eight radiant spiritual treasures when he arrived at the peak.The first was a flame-emitting fan that possessed radiant energy and was attuned to fire. The second was a three-foot-long black ruler that emanated a blackish shimmer. Engraved with etchings of the stars, sun, and moon, it was capable of obstructing a practitioner's divine senses.The third was a crystal-clear, five-foot-long sword. It was smaller and more graceful than ordinary swords, but the energy emanating from it was excruciatingly cold.Other treasures included a small cauldron, a glowing broadsword, a polearm with a phoenix and a dragon engraved on it, and a humanoid puppet-like item. As the protective formation's restriction broke, these treasures seemed to awaken as the energy within them burst fort
Severin decisively extended his palm and seized the puppet-shaped spiritual treasure, which he could subdue with ease due to his strength as a level seven supreme saint. After securing what he wanted, he assisted his wives in acquiring their chosen treasures. All treasures were soon snapped up.Raymond claimed two: the small bell and the polearm.Severin and his wives jointly obtained four spiritual treasures.The humanoid puppet that Severin subdued was known as the Supreme Saint Puppet. When activated, it could display abilities equivalent to that of a level nine supreme saint and be instructed to fight on one's behalf. Severin found it intriguing more than anything.The fan that Diane secured was known as the Seven-Bird Fire-Feather Fan. It was a fearsome weapon made from the feathers of seven fire-attributed feathered monsters, and it was capable of unleashing a sky full of flames.Gilda's acquisition, the Sense-Shut Ruler, possessed properties similar to Tobias's Soul Devouri
Nightfall came, and Severin sat cross-legged on a deserted hill to begin his training. Having covered less than a hundred miles in their journey toward the central area during the day, the group found themselves in an environment saturated with nearly spiritual energy. It was the perfect location for seclusion, but the relentless pursuit of treasures within the ruins always necessitated wariness.As they approached the center of the ruins, Severin observed a growing number of practitioners in the vicinity. Elite disciples from major sects, such as the Deifirm Sect and Purevoid Sect, engaged in skirmishes over higher grade herbs. Raymond and Severin had faced several attempts to rob them, but Raymond's interventions successfully thwarted any potential threats. Even so, they all decided that it would be best to choose a hill to rest for the night and regain their strength.Reflecting on the day's encounters, Severin pondered, 'Wildfire's legacy has yet to show up, and there is already
Such rare treasures would spark heated altercations even between paragons. Practitioners would generally store such an ingredient carefully and wait until they found the necessary ingredients to refine everything into a seventh-grade pill capable of aiding one in a breakthrough. Severin, however, faced an unfortunate situation of having to consume the ingredient to secure a breakthrough to level eight supreme saint.Though there was no doubt about the herb's ability to propel one into making a breakthrough to paragon, it proved less cost-effective than the pill's efficacy in reaching the level of a royal paragon. As a result, most practitioners would choose to use it as an ingredient for the pill rather than consuming it.Deep down, Raymond was getting envious of Severin and began to wonder why he had yet to be lucky enough to come across such items. Nevertheless, he did not let his jealousy get the better of him and retained some measure of rational thinking. Were he not from the sa
At that instant, Infernatur and Damnatur felt a sudden chill, as if an impending doom loomed on the horizon.Severin then said softly to them, "I'm gonna need you as a helping hand!"Infernatur and Damnatur recoiled as a horrifying realization dawned upon them."Have you taken that leap?" Infernatur's voice trembled with uncertainty.Severin remained silent and simply waved his hand gently. The 129,600 cosmic laws surged with boundless power, reducing the huge figures of Infernatur and Damnatur to dust.Within moments, two essences of pure primordial power flowed into Severin's inner world, while the desolate chaos sea crumbled and was consumed by his voracious appetite.Severin's form eventually began to fade until it became a flicker of light that vanished completely. His consciousness had been devoured entirely.Everything before him was empty and devoid of substance.An indefinite amount of time passed before Severin's voice echoed through the emptiness, "Chaos springs from
With a deft stroke of the bronze halberd, the path hovering above Severin shattered."This is a peculiar weapon," Severin recoiled in alarm, raising the Oculus Blade to defend himself "It has the ability to dismantle the great path!"Simultaneously, he utilized his space-time path to shield against potential assaults, especially any sneak attacks.Explosions reverberated, unleashing torrents of elemental energy and spatial turbulence throughout the chaotic sea. Time passed indeterminately amidst the chaos.For centuries, the trio engaged in combat, their auras undiminished by time's passage.Meanwhile, the four Dominus Nosters in the Celestial Realm waged war against the extraterrestrial intruders, reclaiming territories with unparalleled ferocity.Under the leadership of figures like Callide, the extraterrestrials were simply no match for them.The Southern, Western, and Devil Regions were reclaimed quickly, yet everyone from the Celestial Realm remained vigilant, for war conti
Outside the Heaven Palace, the few who had been appointed Dominus Noster along with a cohort of quasi-royal celestials were faced with the grim reality at hand.Clad in resplendent hues, Callide—who was their leader and carried the title Dominus Noster Arcanum—donned celestial attire woven from stars and the galaxy. With a regal bearing, she commanded from atop a cloud, "Follow me, my brethren! We shall vanquish the extraterrestrials in the Devil Realm!""At your command, Dominus Noster Arcanum!""Yes, Dominus Noster Arcanum!"With their resounding battle cries, streams of light surged across the Nine Heavens Ten Lands, converging upon the territories occupied by the extraterrestrials—they were the Devil Region, Southern Region, and the Western Region.Amidst the vibrant rainbow, a towering figure emerged, blotting out the sky and earth. Everyone recognized that figure as Severin, and knew that the battle against the quasi-celestial regents would soon begin.Adrian, who was alrea
Armin then spoke with a calm authority, "You cannot remain in this time and space, for you are from the future. It is time you return."As he uttered these words, Severin sensed an invisible force pushing against him and urging him to depart.Standing upon the river of time, he overlooked the tumult of the quasi-celestial regent conflict looming below. He mumbled Armin's counsel, "By receiving nourishment, shattering constraints, tearing open chaos, and reaching the other side…" As Severin pondered over those revelations for an indefinite amount of time, clarity dawned upon him like the sudden rising sun. "So that's the way!"By the time he snapped to his senses, he discovered that his primal spirit had traversed countless epochs in the river of time. "Did I spend that long in the river of time?" he asked himself. Fortunately, the duration he spent in the river of time was but a fleeting moment in the real world.Severin's resolve solidified. Though his brief discourse with Armin,
Severin could sense the mental connection between himself and the weapon, almost as if it was an extension of himself. Severin then raised his gaze to the celestial expanse beyond."I'm almost on Armin's level now that I've made a breakthrough to the rank of quasi-celestial sovereign. However, facing the extraterrestrials' quasi-celestial regents isn't going to be easy meat for me," he mused aloud.Armin was once the sovereign architect of the Imperial Court and the ruler of the Celestial Realm, yet even he found himself at the mercy of the attack of Heaven's Will. Even a mighty quasi-celestial sovereign was reduced to naught but dust.Severin felt the weight of the responsibility settle upon him. Confronting the two quasi-celestial regents would require him to transcend to the realm of celestial sovereign—a realm of which he had scant knowledge of.He understood the concept of the celestial sovereign only in the context of attaining liberation through enlightenment via the 3,000 p
In the vast expanse of the chaotic sea, occasional gusts of strong wind whipped up the formidable chaotic energy. A single whirlpool could claim the life of even a true immortal.Amidst that tumult, two colossal figures lay prone within the abyss. They emanated an aura of unparalleled power, commanding even the paths to heed their authority. The turbid breath exhaled in their slumber had the capacity to tear the fabric of the chaotic void, unveiling dreamlike cosmic chiliocosms.They were the progenitors of the extraterrestrial race, the alpha and omega of the enigmatic beings. Their names were Infernatur and Damnatur. To the uninitiated, and sometimes even to their own kind, it was widely believed that Infernatur and Damnatur were distinct entities. However, they were but facets of the same being.Infernatur could be deemed the primordial offspring of chaos itself, having borne witness to the most primitive and barbaric epochs of the Bleu Celestial Realm. Being born of chaos, he po
Heaven Palace could now boast four royal celestials, along with nearly 20 quasi-royal celestials and 5,000 true immortals. Those esteemed individuals once served the Longevity Alliance, Clear Wind Sect, Tri Celestial Island, and Ingeni Paradise. While their numbers paled in comparison to the 120,000 true immortals during the ancient Imperial Court's heyday, Severin was confident that he could revive that with time. After all, the new Imperial Court had only just been re-established, and there was still more work to do.Severin then addressed the assembly, "As you continue raising your attainment, you shall have to anticipate the looming threat of conflict with the extraterrestrials. Now that you have are bestowed with titles as the custodians of heaven and earth, it is our solemn duty to reciprocate the blessings bestowed upon us.""Yes, we shall!" echoed the resolute affirmation from the gathered immortals.Having concluded his address, Severin went to speak briefly with Diane and
In the Heaven Palace, Callide sensed that the aura emanating from Severin was simultaneously as vast the sky and ocean but as indiscernible as that of a mortal. Tremors of terror gripped her, as she knew that he had far surpassed the realm of a cultivator who had attained the perfect-stage royal celestial. It was no exaggeration to say that Severin could obliterate a royal celestial with a mere thought.Balke, Libra, and Creatia shared Callide's apprehension. To them, Severin embodied the very essence of the path—intangible, silent, abstruse, incomprehensible, and undetectable.As the imperial robe adorned Severin, Balke and the others bowed in reverence. "Long live the Celestial Sovereign!" they chanted in unison.A subtle wave of fortune floated toward the heavenly heart imprint as Severin acknowledged their worship with a satisfied smile. He raised his hand and lifted them effortlessly with an unseen force.With a thunderous voice that resonated in their ears, Severin proclaimed
The true immortals, quasi-royal celestials, and even the eminent royal celestials held their breath. Everyone observed in silence as Severin wielded the heavenly heart imprint.With each strand of luck infused into the heavenly heart imprint, Severin sensed his dominion over the Bleu Celestial Realm becoming stronger. He had the feeling that he could reshape the world with only a single thought.Once the destinies of tens of thousands of races were bound with the heavenly heart imprint, the golden tourmaline quivered violently and radiated an aura that could be felt across the Nine Heavens Ten Lands. Acknowledging the momentous occasion, Severin tapped his forehead and directed a fragment of his soul to command the heavenly heart imprint. The 3,000 great paths within him erupted from his being and materialized."Today shall be the day that I, Severin, rebuild the Imperial Court in the Nine Heavens! As wielder of the great path, the world shall be inscribed in me, and I shall embody