Chapter 365: The Prelude Begins
The space of the Nine Continents World was completely sealed off. Under the joint efforts of Sun Zhe and others, the restrictions of the Nine Continents were absolutely impenetrable for a short time. Unless more than ten Ancestral God Realm experts attacked together, no one could step into the Nine Continents. However, Sun Zhe and his companions were not hiding within the Nine Continents; instead, they stood in the void outside the Nine Continents, ready to face the enemy.
The ten Ancient God Strongmen each occupied a position. The three from the Dragon Emperor took the left flank, guarding that direction, while Sun Zhe and his two companions stood on the right flank to fend off incoming enemies. The remaining four old comrades stood like ancient giants facing forward, each exuding a terrifying aura like raging waves, their eyes flashing with cold and ruthless light.
The presence of these ten Ancient God Strongmen alone was enough to shake the ground. Countless howling gales dared not enter this area under such overwhelming pressure; instead, they turned around and blew deeper into the void, making this space eerily stable.
Over five thousand Supreme Combat Bodies sat cross-legged in their respective positions, each face reflecting a fearless spirit. The remaining army of over ten million strong warriors was already prepared, with a tightly organized military formation set up, waiting for the arrival of the demon realm and Shura Realm armies.
At this moment, all the strong warriors from the Nine Continents One Side were fully prepared, while the demon realm's army was on its way. Everything was developing as expected.
"A-Zhe, do you think we can win this time in the Nine Continents?"
With enchanting eyes slightly shimmering and blue hair gently swaying, Tang Yuexi turned to look at Sun Zhe and softly asked.
"If it were just the Nine Continents One Side, defeat would be certain. However, if the demon realm joins in, it might be fifty-fifty."
Before Sun Zhe could respond, Night Lotus Demon Ancestor spoke up first. Being a member of the demon clan herself, she understood their strength and that of the Asura Clan better. Her fifty-fifty assessment was likely an exaggeration; in her heart, she believed that even with the addition of the demon realm, the chances of victory for the Nine Continents One Side were slim.
"This battle must be won!"
Gazing into the pitch-black void with deep-set eyes, Sun Zhe's gaze sparkled with an indescribable determination. His words were firm and resonant, as if carrying immense weight, each word pronounced with conviction.
This battle was not for glory or profit but concerned the very survival of the entire Nine Continents. If victorious, the Nine Continents could continue to exist; if defeated, this vast Nine Continents World would become a mere memory in history. It was likely that this starry void would never again have a place called Nine Continents.
Sun Zhe scanned below at countless individuals from the Nine Continents who were resolute in their determination to fight to the death. His heart trembled slightly; many among them had conflicts with one another—like those from Dragon Emperor's group—and some even harbored deep-seated grudges against each other. Yet at this moment, they were all compatriots from the Nine Continents united to protect their shared homeland.
He recognized many people here; some were even friends. Sun Zhe knew that after this battle, very few would likely survive. However, he could not stop it; this was a responsibility shared by every person from the Nine Continents. Compared to war, he preferred to wander carefree in the mountains with Tang Yuexi. But now he had no choice!
As he surveyed his surroundings, a towering figure suddenly caught his eye. His gaze flickered slightly as Sun Zhe flew toward that direction through the void.
"Chiyou senior, how have you been these years?"
Sun Zhe smiled gently at the hulking man before him and slowly spoke without any hint of arrogance typical of an Ancient God Strongman. Instead, gratitude shone faintly in his jet-black eyes. If there was anyone he owed most in his life, it was undoubtedly this person before him.
Back when he was just a cultivator from Thunder Continent, Chiyou helped him improve his cultivation and gifted him a War Clan Totem. Later on, when he arrived at Nine Continents Mainland, Chiyou rescued Jingjing and brought her back to War Clan territory. When he reached War Clan territory, Chiyou made great sacrifices to help him obtain Pangu Ancestor's blood essence to assist him in cultivating his Supreme Battle Body. Even those four Nine Demon Cauldrons were gifts from Chiyou. Yet Sun Zhe had rarely repaid Chiyou’s kindness—not even once.
"Ha ha, you are already an Ancient God Strongman and still call me senior? Aren't you just trying to make me shiver? If you don't mind, just call me Brother Chiyou."
Chiyou did not expect Sun Zhe to come to him alone. Once he realized it, he immediately responded with a smile. Sun Zhe's status was no longer what it used to be; just after returning to the Nine Continents, he shattered the Dragon Emperor's Divine Ability with a single sword strike, showcasing an unmatched might. Even someone as arrogant as Chiyou had to admit that the young man from back then was now standing above him.
"It doesn't matter what we call each other now. If we win this battle, we can celebrate properly afterward and discuss these things then," Sun Zhe said, his gaze flickering slightly as he spoke slowly.
"Victory, we will definitely win! Ha ha... alright, let's drink to that when the time comes!"
Chiyou's eyes sparkled with bravado as he spoke loudly without a care. Even the powerful beings within several miles were drawn in by his laughter. However, when they saw the Black-Clad Youth standing beside Chiyou, their expressions involuntarily stiffened.
Sun Zhe paid no mind to the thoughts of those around him. He slowly raised his right hand and reached forward into the void. A black crack suddenly appeared before him, and immediately after, shadows emerged from within it—these shadows were none other than a series of oddly shaped Ancient Cauldrons, precisely nine in total.
"What is this...?" Chiyou asked, somewhat puzzled.
"This is the Nine Demon Cauldrons you gifted me back then. I have gathered them all now; they are an extremely rare combination of Ancient Treasure with formidable defensive power. Even among Ancient Treasures, they are top-tier. This upcoming battle is extremely dangerous; you should refine them quickly. They can help defend against an Ancient God Strongman if we encounter one," Sun Zhe explained.
Now that Sun Zhe had cultivated the Supreme Battle Body, while the Nine Demon Cauldrons had strong defensive capabilities, they were merely an enhancement for him. It would be better to give them to Chiyou for protection. This way, he could repay some of Chiyou's kindness and fulfill a wish of his own; if he were to unfortunately perish in battle, at least there would be less regret.
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's words, Chiyou's expression changed slightly as he prepared to refuse. Top-tier Ancient Treasures were highly valued even by Ancient God Strongmen; how could he accept such a precious item from Sun Zhe? But seeing Sun Zhe's resolute expression left him no choice but to accept it with a wry smile.
After exchanging a few words, Sun Zhe returned to his original position. With a wave of his right hand, hundreds of Rules of Power instantly vanished into the Void and transformed into countless ethereal lights that surged into the bodies of over a hundred people—such as Zhao Ang, Shen Yan, Nie Yuan, and his master Sea Elder. Each Rule of Power contained Sun Zhe's full force and was enough to save their lives at critical moments—even against an unparalleled powerhouse like the Death Spirit Demon Ancestor!
At the moment the light entered their bodies, over a hundred people involuntarily trembled and turned their gazes toward Sun Zhe high above in the Void.
"I can only do this much for you."
Looking at those familiar faces, Sun Zhe sighed softly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
"They have arrived..."
Tang Yuexi's light and graceful voice timely echoed in Sun Zhe's ears. His gaze suddenly sharpened—not just him but also the remaining eight Ancient God Strongmen from Nine Continents felt their expressions turn cold. A violent aura surged upward as waves of terrifying battle intent erupted.
Thunderous Roar...
A cacophony of violent sounds followed as countless spaces collapsed in an instant. Black spatial cracks appeared before everyone’s eyes. Under countless gazes, an enormous black opening bizarrely formed in the Void like a giant mouth ready to swallow everything; even the powerful gales were consumed by this black hole.
Thud thud thud...
With the appearance of the Black Abyss, a massive expanse of black earth suddenly materialized in the Void, and immediately, this land began to tremble violently. Under the gaze of everyone, one by one, powerful beings from the Demon Clan and Asura Clan rushed out from the darkness, like an endless wave, with no end in sight across the vast emptiness.
Following closely behind, figures flew out from this giant mouth; some exuded Demonic Energy, while others radiated astonishing Killing Intent. Without exception, these individuals were enveloped in a terrifying aura that was shocking and extraordinary. Each of them was above the Divine Realm in cultivation, and their numbers surpassed ten thousand in the blink of an eye.
In an instant, countless powerful figures from Nine Continents One Side turned pale. The strength of both sides was simply incomparable. The Dragon Emperor and several others looked slightly cold, and the Rule of Power in their hands quickly coalesced. If they were to strike at this moment, they could certainly wipe out many Supreme Combat Bodies and give Nine Continents a moment to breathe.
“Haha, you have no chance!”
A loud laugh echoed as powerful Divine Consciousness directly locked onto ten Ancient God Strongmen from Nine Continents One Side. Following that, figures radiating destructive energy appeared one after another—one, two… in the blink of an eye, there were more than ten, and even more were rushing over rapidly.
“Sun Zhe, today I will take your life and destroy your Nine Continents. Do you believe it?”
An arrogant voice rang out as the ground suddenly darkened. An invisible force spread throughout the entire void, and a Mysterious Robed Youth appeared out of thin air above the emptiness. Behind him stood ten individuals—not just ordinary people, but exactly ten unparalleled powerhouses from the Realm of the Ancestor Deity!
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The completion is imminent as I need to prepare for a new book, so time is tight. There will be just one more update; it is scheduled for six in the morning. The new book will be released as soon as possible…
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