After the destruction of the world came the burning, and the Nine Flows Generation was thoroughly immersed in the tribulation's baptism. However, the Six Elders of Beidu Liujin were not so fortunate.
Even if they retrieved their magical artifacts and blood soldiers, these items were too evil and became prime targets of the tribulation. Before the cleansing fire could descend, they were reduced to ashes under the tribulation. Only the Five Elements Fusion Ring and Mingyu Finger remained; at this moment, these magical artifacts and blood soldiers seemed to have shed their leaden glamour and returned to their true forms.
Northern Crossing Qing was still undergoing Transcend Tribulation, but he had not forgotten. With a wave of his hand, he cautiously took hold of these items and stored them in his own space.
Though he had avenged his great enmity, there was no joy in him. The remains of his ancestors floated in the space, each telling a story woven with blood and tears.
The Beidu Clan had already perished; what he needed to do was reignite the name Northern Crossing above the Northern Crossing Star.
The Nine People were merely transcending tribulation within the Robbery Realm, facing no significant challenges. After Fan Yunxiu and the Eight People successfully navigated their tribulations one after another, they quickly retreated into the protection of Wangfeng Platform to consolidate their cultivation.
Northern Crossing Qing also welcomed his most crucial moment. Previously, due to the sheer number of people transcending tribulation, he had not fully revealed his presence. Now, he was the only one left on the scene; his enemies had already met their end. Although there was some regret, he held no grievances.
With an imposing aura, Northern Crossing Qing floated amidst the vast land, while the distant silhouette of Wangfeng Platform loomed like a mountain shadow, seemingly bestowing him with strength.
Of course, Zuo Dao would not engage in such a foolish act as killing the goose that laid golden eggs. The inheritance of Northern Crossing Qing was peculiar and likely crafted specifically by Northern Crossing Immortal. Even if this tribulation were powerful, it would not pose a threat to him. Northern Crossing Immortal intended to use this tribulation to facilitate Northern Crossing Qing's complete fusion and transformation.
Zuo Dao pondered for a moment before deciding to summon everyone from the peak platform. Northern Crossing Qing's Transcend Tribulation this time was smooth yet critical; he wanted his brothers, friends, and disciples to gain more insight.
Hundreds of figures appeared behind him.
"Another Transcend Tribulation? Boss, you really lack creativity!" Innocent exclaimed upon appearing.
This was indeed a fact; whenever someone from Heterodox transcended tribulation, it inevitably created a spectacle for onlookers. Zuo Dao euphemistically called it: broadening horizons. As a result, those on Wangfeng Platform had grown somewhat numb to tribulations.
"Pay close attention; this time’s tribulation is not simple," Zuo Dao reminded them slightly aware of their reactions.
"Sixth Junior Disciple, there's something strange about this person," Yan Zhen said as he stood beside Zuo Dao, scrutinizing Northern Crossing Qing amidst his tribulation.
"Big Brother, you noticed too," Zuo Dao smiled. "Perhaps soon you'll see more people like him."
"Have you already made your decision?" Huang Xishi stared wide-eyed at Zuo Dao. Everyone was somewhat aware of Zuo Dao's plans.
"It's about time; there's no point in preparing any further. The most important thing is how you all develop in that realm," Zuo Dao said earnestly.
Northern Crossing Qing was engulfed in tribulation, surrounded by a radiant golden light, and his entire body was undergoing a tremendous transformation from the inside out. This was a true qualitative change. It was unclear where Northern Crossing Immortal had sourced such pure divine blood, but it had all been infused into Northern Crossing Qing's body.
Under the immense pressure of this external tribulation, the divine blood was merging with Northern Crossing Qing in its final step. Only the external pressure from this great calamity could facilitate this fusion. However, the main factor was that Northern Crossing Immortal awaited Zuo Dao's arrival.
It felt as if an invisible hand was manipulating everything, but Zuo Dao had grown accustomed to it. After all, what he needed to do now was not of great significance; the most important matters were all being conducted behind the scenes.
Pure Fire continued to burn Northern Crossing Qing, while the previously retreated Annihilation Black Thunder descended upon Northern Crossing once more. The cleansing fire blazed like a furnace, and the thunder roared like a hammer, incessantly refining Northern Crossing Qing's body.
During this period, Zuo Dao pondered many things. Some were trivial and inconsequential, flowing through his mind like water. Combining this with his existing knowledge, he discovered a peculiar issue.
If this problem were placed within this world, it would certainly not be an issue. However, his current insights and perspectives had changed significantly.
An ancient battle had torn the world apart. The specific cause was unknown, and even more bizarrely, there was no clear victor. What kind of connection lay within this?
Zuo Dao had confirmed the passage to the Celestial Realm; not only that realm but also those leading to the Divine Realm and Demon Realm were nearly all under his control.
As he waited for Northern Crossing Qing to complete his tribulation, Zuo Dao continued to contemplate these questions.
This was a vast universe filled with countless Star Domains. It wasn't just the Great Star Domain that had passages to the four realms; every Star Domain should possess such pathways.
He wouldn't be arrogant enough to think that only he could find these passages. Although each passage required various conditions for entry, this world lacked nothing but opportunities.
Moreover, those immortals who survived from the ancient battle had prepared countless contingencies.
The backup plans left by Northern Crossing Immortal were incredibly powerful and exceeded ordinary designs. Infusing a trace of divine blood into future generations required immense courage!
The path is merciless; at this moment, even the path could do nothing against Northern Crossing Qing. In Zuo Dao's words, this was a matter occurring between two departments: immortals have their celestial paths, while deities have their divine routes. Yet Northern Crossing Immortal fancied using celestial paths to refine divine routes.
If it weren't for Zuo Dao standing by, the newly condensed divine essence within Northern Crossing Qing would have surely turned this world upside down.
That golden radiance merged into Northern Crossing Qing's body; even the weakest nascent divinity was beyond what any cultivator in this world could withstand. At that moment, Zuo Dao couldn't help but wonder if Northern Crossing Immortal had deliberately dug this pit for him to jump into.
His own Great Five Elements True Body and divine soul were astonishingly powerful, easily suppressing a strand of divine essence. However, the benefits that Northern Crossing Qing gained this time were simply too immense. If it weren't for the fact that he had a group of even more monstrous beings under his command, he might have felt a twinge of jealousy.
Rather than transcending tribulation, Northern Crossing Qing was more like he was in a state of cultivation. After some time passed, the tribulation reached its conclusion. Zuo Dao was not surprised by this outcome; he had benefited from Northern Crossing Immortal and had also done some heavy lifting himself, which balanced things out.
"Thank you, my lord!" Once the tribulation was over, Northern Crossing Qing did not rush to consolidate his gains but approached Zuo Dao instead.
"There's no need for thanks; we are all family now. Come, let me introduce you," Zuo Dao said, disregarding the formalities as he pulled Northern Crossing Qing over to meet Yan Zhen and the others.
At that moment, Northern Crossing Qing's heart surged like a tidal wave. Great Star Domain, Three Women, Sitting Forgetting Five, Seven Unruly Disciples—each one of them contained power that rivaled his own. Even the Outer Sect Disciples from a distance left him in awe.
This power was overwhelming; although there were no Life and Death Realm cultivators among them, he could tell that most of these individuals were extraordinary talents capable of fighting above their level. At the same time, he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat at the thought of Zuo Dao possessing such formidable strength.
If they had revealed their immense combat power from the start, who would dare challenge them? That would be sheer folly—a death wish.
Everyone chatted and laughed together while waiting for Fan Xiu and others to arrive and showcase their unparalleled skills. Soon enough, Northern Crossing Qing felt himself blending into this big family. He was astonished upon meeting the Three Women but nearly cursed Zuo Dao when he learned they were all spoken for.
Preparation still required some time. The six Elders of Beidu Clan perished in the tribulation, while five other Life and Death Realm cultivators vanished without a trace. Chaos had already begun to unfold across Northern Crossing Star. The most pressing matter for Northern Crossing Qing now was to restore order and bring clarity back to Northern Crossing Star.
Initially short on manpower and requiring more time, once Zuo Dao's group joined in, they swept through Northern Crossing Star with a thunderous force, fundamentally resolving a major issue.
This journey would not be easy; although Zuo Dao had already established a vague understanding with others beforehand, some details remained unclear.
This was not an ordinary operation; it was the largest undertaking since the ancient battle. There were too many uncertainties and unknowns involved.
While other cultivators in Great Star Domain struggled to find their path to ascension, Zuo Dao and his group were troubled by how to embark on that very path.
In Zuo Dao's eyes, there were several routes to reach Celestial Realm.
One was to Transcend Tribulation and Ascend to Immortality;
The second was through Teleportation;
The third was to directly break the Shackles and forcefully traverse.
All three paths were fraught with danger, each with its own pros and cons. If Zuo Dao were alone, it would be easier to resolve, but now he had nearly a thousand people under his command, which was a significant burden, and Zuo Dao did not want to abandon them.
He deeply understood the principle that many hands make light work. Although this world revered the strong, having more people was never a bad thing. The layout of the Celestial Realm would be countless times larger than in this domain, something that could not be accomplished by just one or two individuals.
After the reconstruction of the Beidu Family, a group of people gathered together. No one expected that future leaders and nobles would convene at this moment to establish a plan that would shake the entire Celestial Realm.
The greatest gain from this meeting was not merely confirming the future trajectory and the "overarching plan," but rather a piece of news brought by Northern Crossing Qing. This news greatly stimulated Zuo Dao, leading him to develop deeper plans for some of his future ideas.
The awareness of a flag does not lie in merely being a good flag; it lies in how one transforms from being a flag into a Flagbearer capable of stirring great tides.
The news from Northern Crossing Qing was so monumental that everyone began to rework their future plans. The entire Heterodox faction stirred into action, and even Northern Crossing awakened from its slumber.
Everything was in preparation, all aimed at achieving that higher goal.
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