Just as the Grandiuno Sect held an unassailable position in Southsky, the Grandiuno Sacred Land was equally unshakeable in Middlebridge. Not to mention, Middlebridge boasted a greater number of advanced cultivators and more abundant resources.Southsky was merely an outlying region in Bluerealm, with the most powerful cultivators reaching only level eight in the royal paragon realm. Whereas, in Middlebridge, royal paragons were aplenty, and the true powerhouse was a supreme paragon. Many sects in that region had a considerable number of individuals who had ascended to immortality, showcasing an astonishing depth of heritage. This was something Southsky could not compare with.Severin had not forgotten why he came to Bluerealm! It was precisely to ascend to immortality. He had been striving towards this goal, hoping that one day he could reunite with the old eccentric in the immortal realm.Suddenly, he raised his head and looked toward the outside of Pearl Light Isle. In the sky, th
Daniella looked at Severin in surprise and said, "Congratulations. We are now equals," She then paused momentarily and looked at Severin with envy before remarking, "Tsk, tsk... this is the first time I've seen someone of your age make a breakthrough to paragon. In hindsight., if I could achieve in the past what you've achieved right now, I would have long gone to Midland already."Severin was speechless. 'Must you exalt me like that? You're a peak master! You're just as strong as I am!'Before Severin could say anything, Daniella took out a strongly-fragrant pill and handed it over. "This is the Spirit Stabilization Pill. Your solar spirit would have already formed with this breakthrough to paragonhood. The Spirit Stabilization Pill can help consolidate that!"Severin gladly accepted it after hearing of its wondrous properties toward one's primal spirit. Though he was a seventh-grade mid-rank alchemist, he had not the time to craft pills like the Prima Spirit Pill to benefit his so
Once inside the island's main hall, Severin sat at the first seat with a cup of hot tea. He quietly observed the peak masters and sect elders that were sitting on either side of the table. His breakthrough to paragon carried a monumental significance that drove the nine peak masters to meet him. Numerous other elders who seldom visited Pearl Light Isle were there as well.Severin was more surprised than anything that Oskar had tasked a disciple to deliver some gifts. That disciple felt small and insignificant upon laying eyes on Severin, feeling nothing but admiration and envy. He knew of Severin's feats because he was one of the disciples that were closest to Oskar. In just two months of joining, Severin rose to third spot in the Alchemy Tower's rankings and challenged Emery, a prodigy.Four months later, he reached the seventh floor of the Alchemy Tower, becoming the first person in the sect's history to achieve that before the age of 35—that allowed him to inherit the legacy fro
The sect had a custom of presenting gifts such as spiritual treasures and pills to every disciple or outer sect elder who reached the level of paragon.The reasons behind that practice were twofold: it served firstly as a manifestation of the sect's acknowledgment and affirmation of the disciples, and secondly because paragons require higher-grade spiritual treasures. Lower-grade ones were hardly effective.In the past, the matters of preparing such gifts to highlight the newly-ascended paragon's achievements were typically handled by the sect's elders. It was a different matter when the sect leader personally presented the gift. While that pill might not have been top-notch, its bestowal underscored Severin's importance in Oskar's eyes.Severin found himself a bit perplexed by Myles's remarks. Fortunately, those individuals were unaware that his daughter, Selene, was Oskar's apprentice, or else they would have been even more effusive with their compliments. Severin downplayed the s
None of them would have been willing to invest in Severin before then. After all, Severin had just entered the sect, and his level of attainment was not that high. Each of the five core disciples within the sect had their own strengths, and even Celeste—the last-ranked core disciple—was one of the rare prodigies with an inherent talent in alchemy. It would only be a matter of time until she became a seventh-grade or even eighth-grade alchemist.The top three—Karl, Spencer, and Riley—had successively broken through to paragon and were far ahead in terms of attainment. Karl, in particular, possessed a strong divine constitution and stellar talent as a reputed reincarnation of an ancient power. Should he continue his training in a stable manner, he might be able to cement his position and reach greater heights.Back then, the sect elders were more inclined to support Karl compared to Severin. As time passed, however, Severin's talent became increasingly apparent and his achievements gre
Severin's openness to reciprocity brought the peak masters a sigh of relief. They had decided to support Severin due to his exceptional talent.Karl had no lack of support, having garnered the backing of many individuals including the first five peak mountains and numerous elders. Myles' group, however, felt that there was less value in supporting Karl, hence their turnaround to support Severin. Relief seemed to wash over Daniella's face upon hearing what Severin said. "We'll look forward to your good news then."Myles then added, "There are still ten days to go before the tournament. Make use of this time to consolidate your attainment and acquaint yourself with the power of heaven and earth."Meanwhile, Rowan produced a palm-sized, dark-colored stone that bore the scriptures of philosophy. It was a sight to behold. "I know you have many top-tier spiritual treasures, but do allow me to offer you an Enlightenment Stone. I discovered it in one of Southsky's secret realms. You might
Severin's confidence brought a smile to the peak masters' faces. Their optimism toward him was reflected in their decision to remain in Pearl Light Isle even after Lejeune and the others had left, less of all the marked expression of support for Severin.For the record, Severin was not the favored contender in the sect tournament. That distinction fell on Karl, the first core disciple and a paragon who was rumored to be the reincarnation of an ancient powerhouse. His abilities were beyond ordinary comprehension. Few, if any, disciples had a chance against Karl, making him the natural choice to receive support from the peak masters and elders.By contrast, Myles and his companions had witnessed Severin's exceptional talent firsthand, opting to hedge their bets against him. His failure would result in minimal losses, but success might yield a wealth of benefits.Following Lyka's establishment of the spiritual energy gathering formation on Pearl Light Isle, she stood up and explained w
Ferland's initial reason for visit was simply to congratulate Severin on the breakthrough to paragonhood. It held much significance in the sect, and while it was not all that big of a deal, there was an unspoken expectation that one must congratulate such individuals personally.Thus was Ferland's initial perspective, but he changed his thoughts after arriving at Pearl Light Isle and witnessing the other peak master's support for Severin. Once an outer elder, Ferland's status had since been raised to that of inner elder simply because he had unearthed a talent like Severin in Nontwo City. In a sense, he played a role in Severin's fortunes. With that realization, Ferland said, "Do you grasp the significance behind the sect tournament after that group of peak masters threw their support behind you?"Questions abounded in Severin's mind. 'Isn't the sect tournament's purpose to choose the future sect's young master as well as candidates for the quota at Midland? Could there be other hidd
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