After a disdainful snort, the weapon in his grasp burst forth with a divine glow, and the murky-colored flag unfurled a beam of light that stretched a million miles. With a resounding bang, the clash of the two weapons echoed, unleashing a deafening explosion. The shockwave tore through the void, fissuring the chains of the surrounding paths. Already weary, Callide staggered under the assault as blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. She had suffered severe injuries.Rumine's nine faces smiled slyly as he observed Callide's plight. "Don't hold out hope. You're in a dire situation right now. The Heaven Palace is no longer, and Lawrence has fallen too. Even the Clear Wind Sect and Tri Celestial Island are besieged by my forces. Do you think Severin will somehow come to your aid after years and years of seclusion?" Rumine prepared to make a decisive strike that would allow him to seize Callide once and for all, finally putting an end to his days of yearning for such a beauty.Yet,
The setting sun was as red as blood in the Nine Heavens above the Bleu Celestial Realm. The once prosperous Heaven Palace was in ruins, its wall broken and with gravel strewn all over.At the gate of Pure Heart Hall, Oliver led four royal celestials, including Loachk and Verdanto, to bask in the scene of their doing.He felt a sudden sense of loneliness, almost as if the world had become bereft of things that could excite him.The Heaven Palace that once stood in the way of the extraterrestrial royal celestials has finally been conquered. Lawrence and Libra, who were known as the first royal celestials in the Celestial Realm, had ended up being killed by the weapons. Oliver seemed to feel as though he had unlocked the gates to the entire Celestial Realm, thus allowing he and his group free reign to do as they pleased.At that very moment, however, the heavens and earth wept blood, while lightning struck from every direction. Sensing Rumine's fading presence, Oliver's expression con
On the other side, high above Ingeni Paradise, Callide's eyes were open wide and she had an astonished expression after narrowly surviving a certain doom. In her confrontation with Rumine, she found herself bested and thrust into a dire situation despite pulling out all the stops.Yet Severin was able to kill Rumine with a single attack, prompting Callide to ask with some disbelief, "Are you now a perfect-stage royal celestial?"Severin affirmed with a nod. "I am. It's all thanks to the fragment of the heavenly heart imprint which I was able to obtain from the chaotic void a century ago."Overwhelmed by the confirmation from Severin, Callide shuddered and inhaled sharply. It was clear that This was no ordinary adversary. She recalled that Severin was only a true immortal when he first entered the Celestial Realm. He had later earned her favor by slaying Robyn, a quasi-royal celestial. His rapid ascent to royal celestial status a century prior had been astounding enough, but to now r
Upon his return to Enchanted Peak, Severin wasted no time in making arrangements. The only way to harness the fortunes of all races was to reclaim the Heaven Palace. With that in mind, he Summoned the quasi-royal celestials of the Longevity Alliance to the courtyard. Adrian, Amethyst, and the old wacko—amongst others—gathered in response to his call.Seeing as all members of the Longevity Alliance were already there, Severin wasted no time in laying out the grim reality. "The extraterrestrials' dark upheaval has been persisting for decades. Even Lawrence from the Heaven Palace has succumbed to their attacks. We are now at a clear disadvantage. Therefore, I propose a united effort to gather the fortunes of all races and launch an assault on the Heaven Palace. Does anyone have any objections?" he asked, his tone inviting discussion.As expected, opinions varied. The Old Wacko was the first to voice his concerns. "Are you suggesting that we re-establish the Ancient Imperial Court?" he
"What brings you here today, Severin?"Severin took a sip of spiritual tea and stated his purpose swiftly.Creatia's thoughts were thrown into chaos when he was informed that the Longevity Alliance planned to collect the fortunes of all races and do what even Lawrence could not accomplish.He glanced at Severin from head to toe and sensed an unfathomable yet terrifying pressure coming from the latter. "If I may… How did you cross that threshold of strength?"Creatia could never have predicted that Severin would be able to destroy Rumine with a single blow. It was a feat that only quasi-celestial regents would be able to achieve.Severin kept mum on that and swiftly shifted the conversation by announcing Ingeni Paradise's cooperation. Creatia fell into deep contemplation upon learning of Callide's agreement. He was acutely aware of the Celestial Realm's dire circumstances, and pledged his allegiance after some hesitance. "Since Callide has committed to this cause, then I and my sec
Across the Nine Heavens Ten Lands in the Bleu Celestial Realm, all living beings felt their souls tremble as if some mighty entity had been born.Amidst that sense of unease, vivid images of 3,000 paths shimmering with divine light flooded their minds. The phenomenon seemed to transcend time and space, etching themselves into every being's consciousness. It was as though their minds were no longer their own, but instead, was being overridden by those inexplicable visions. Generally speaking, only beings below that of royal celestial would experience something like that, but it had reached a point where even the great royal celestials found themselves grappling with those intrusive images.Inside Heaven Palace's Pure Heart Hall, Oliver was busy comprehending the laws of heaven and earth when those uncontrollable visions jolted him from his reverie. "What's happening?" Oliver's eyes widened, mobilizing his vast celestial power in a futile attempt to expel the strange visions.Within s
Meanwhile, as Severin ascended his inner world to a Great Thousand Worlds, he remained oblivious to the tidal wave his breakthrough to quasi-celestial regent status would unleash in the realm.Gazing upon the thousands of perfected laws materializing within his inner universe and intertwining with one another in the original space, Severin's breathing began to quicken. He closed his eyes and discovered that he could maintain a connection to the entire realm without using his mana, divine senses, or physical strength.With but a thought, a divine light manifested before him, forging a celestial weapon from thin air. Following another thought, the weapons was destroyed and fashioned into golden celestial pills. With yet another thought, 1,296,000 cave worlds appeared around him, connecting the chaotic sea and transforming it into the essence of heaven and earth.In mere moments, those worlds cycled through eons, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations up until their collapse int
Severin shook his head solemnly. "I will not grant unto you that luxury."No sooner had he uttered those words than the horror-stricken Oliver felt the thread of his destiny severed abruptly. Though enlightenment had eluded him since time immemorial, death had found him swiftly. An almighty force that spanned across the realm and poured light over time and space obliterated him in an instant.Helpless against such overwhelming power, Oliver knew his demise was imminent. Yet, the primal instinct to survive drove him to one final, manic, desperate act—self-destruction.The power from a royal celestial's self-destruction was formidable enough to threaten the very fabric of the Nine Heavens. Fractures appeared across Oliver's body, and destructive light burst from the cracks. However, all form of resistance proved futile against a quasi-celestial regent like Severin.Severin then remarked expressionless, "I had intended to spare a fragment of your soul, as your plans in the devil realm