Chapter 1688: Tuolin and Mount Kou Sword Saint!

Chapter 1688: The Ostrich Titan and the Sword Saint Kou Shan!

On the other side.

The Crimson Great Universe.

In the divine capital of the Demoness Goddom.

Zhou Shiba, as usual, was handling state affairs.

Suddenly.

He seemed to receive a message—first a moment of astonishment, then a smile spread across his face.

"Has my true form's power once again been enhanced?"

"This time, it's truly swift."

Zhou Shiba murmured to himself with a smile, "So it seems, I can now fully expand my endeavors here."

As the core's power increased, so too did His own strength—rising by the exact same measure.

Now, though His power still fell slightly short of the Crimson Sovereign, aside from that one, His strength and influence should be sufficient to dominate the entire Crimson Cosmos.

"Next, I will accelerate my expansion by tenfold!"

"I will march across the entire Crimson Cosmos, just as Zhou Sheng did!"

"One day, I will conquer the entire Crimson Cosmos and become the next Crimson Sovereign—successor to the Crimson Sovereign!"

Flames of crimson burned in His eyes, and a fire of ambition roared within His heart.

"Come forth!"

He roared.

Soon, a being of the first rank among the Supreme Gods, clad in a Supreme Divine Artifact, appeared. Bowing respectfully, he spoke:

"Refer to the Emperor!"

Zhou Shibu gazed upon this Supreme God.

This Supreme God was no other than one of the elite Supreme Deities originating from the main combat forces of the Prairial Legion.

Previously, fearing detection by the Crimson Sovereign, He had always refrained from large-scale deployment of his core forces—only resorting to secret, small-scale movements of elite warriors, ever wary of any trace that might betray his presence and alert the Crimson Sovereign to suspicion.

For years, His primary fighting forces had relied heavily on the warriors of the Demoness Dominion and the Demoness race to wage war on his behalf.

He could offer only auxiliary support—such as Lordly Talents—behind the scenes.

Yet even that support was enough to dramatically elevate the combat strength of the Demoness Dominion’s armies, enabling them to sweep across every race and lordly faction throughout the Crimson Cosmos.

Now, however, the power of His true form has surged dramatically.

Even in terms of combat strength, He has now neared the level of the Supreme Will and the Crimson Sovereign.

Given this…

He now dared to boldly muster a larger host from his true body, lending greater momentum to his grand endeavors within the Scarlet Macrocosm.

"Pass down the command!"

"From this day forth, the moment any fledgling master god kingdom lord faction appears within the Scarlet Macrocosm, it is to be discovered and instantly conquered. They shall bow to our Succubus Divine Kingdom, bound forever as our vassals!"

"Simultaneously, draw forth more resources from the true body."

"Starting today, I want a minimum of fifty fledgling master god kingdoms built each day!"

"And that daily tally shall only multiply in the days to come."

"Furthermore, prepare more territorial resources capable of elevating a fledgling master god kingdom to an intermediate one."

"Should the true body ever require us to cultivate an intermediate master god kingdom lord faction, I expect you to satisfy that need within a single day. There must not be the slightest delay!"

"Do not fear the squandering of resources!"

"The true body possesses wealth beyond measure; Chaos Divine Treasures are piling up like mountains. Yet he remains there, paralyzed by caution and dread, which is the sole reason the divine rank and territorial status of our Scorching Sun Divine Kingdom remain so miserably low."

"Now that the Core's power has reached such heights, there's no reason to hide or delay anymore."

"It's time to demonstrate some true might—let these crimson universe lords understand what speed the Sun Sovereignty's infrastructure truly commands!"

"Got it?"

"Got it, Your Majesty!"

The first-tier Supreme God spoke with reverent fervor.

Zhou Shiba nodded slightly.

Then, after exchanging a few more instructions—reminding the other of key considerations—he sent them away.

"Finally, we can accelerate development."

"Once timid and hesitant, it was a complete waste of my potential."

Zhou Shiba murmured to himself. "It's time for the various races, lords, and elite power factions across the crimson universe to truly know my name."

Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, He smiled faintly.

...

The Site of Tian Jun's Corpse.

Zhou Shi-Yi and Zhou Shi-Er, just as they had done the day before, led their ranks of Supreme Deities and Sovereign Will-tier warriors deeper into the heart of the Site of Tian Jun's Corpse.

Along the way,

They slew countless Chaos Demons, amassing over two hundred and ten thousand units of Chaos Divine Treasures.

One cannot help but admit,

The closer they approached the core of the Site of Tian Jun's Corpse, the more Chaos Demons emerged—stronger, fiercer, and each unleashing greater quantities of Chaos Divine Treasures, of ever-improving quality.

Otherwise, they could not have gathered such vast amounts of Chaos Divine Treasures within the same span of time.

Beyond the Chaos Divine Treasures, they also subjugated ten Sovereign Will-tier warriors, three Lower Will-Transcendent-tier warriors, and two Mid-Will-Transcendent-tier warriors through force.

And having swept away the vast majority of the Supreme Will realm and Will Transcendence realm powerhouses along their path, they finally arrived at the deepest recesses of the land where Tianjun's corpse lay.

Which was to say, the very locus of this General Tianjun's Will Core.

No sooner had they stepped into this realm than they felt a wave of terrifying willpower fluctuations.

Zhou Zhou and the other Will-level powerhouses needed only to brush against these fluctuations to determine, with absolute certainty, that they were born of combat.

To Zhou Zhou and the other Will Transcendence powerhouses, the sensation was remarkably acute.

"There are Will Transcendence powerhouses locked in battle here."

"My word."

"To dare fight so recklessly in a place like this, they have no fear of shattering the very ground of Tianjun's final rest."

Zhou Shiyi clicked his tongue in amazement.

"We cannot allow them to shatter it!"

"This is the very ground where our Chaotic Divine Treasure is born."

"We must protect it until we find a better source of Chaotic Divine Treasures."

Zhou Shiyi said.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shili also came to realize it.

Zhou Shiyi was absolutely right.

To safeguard this very source of Chaotic Divine Treasures, He would not allow any being to harm it.

With that thought in mind,

Zhou Shili and Zhou Shiyi immediately led their subordinates, diving deeper along the ripple of willpower, and soon spotted the two will-transcendent masters engaged in combat.

On the left stood one clad in black armor, wielding a long black spear, wearing a black dragon helmet—his presence radiating an unyielding aura and overwhelming pressure.

On the right, a master held a Transcendent Sacred Blade, his sword techniques exquisitely refined, his swordcraft reaching at least the mid-level or even upper-level of will-transcendence.

"Master Sword Saint of Kou Shan!"

"Why do you persist in coveting the inheritance left behind by the Great Everlasting Sacred Nation of Dahu? I urge you to abandon this obsession. If you continue to stubbornly cling to it, beware—the armies of the Kou Shan Sacred Land behind you may soon follow you into oblivion, crushed beneath the iron tread of the Great Everlasting Sacred Nation's might!"

The Black General spoke coldly.

But the sword-wielder, upon hearing this, sneered, "We have been trapped here for countless ages—forgotten by our own respective powers. After so many years, you still cling to blind loyalty? They say the Great Everlasting Sacred Nation has powerful mind-control techniques. Truly, no matter how many times I see it, I must admit—I am still deeply impressed by the Kou Shan."

"You needn't try to persuade me. In this eternal darkness, the only thing that remains in my will is to seize the inheritance of the Broken Sky Fist Sect and master it."

"If I abandon this obsession, how can I continue to exist at all?"

"Hand over the Broken Sky Fist Sect's inheritance. Let us study it together, progress together. In this forbidden place, it would be a perfect way to pass the time. The Great Everlasting Empire won't discover you secretly practicing this supreme, immortal, unshakable martial arts lineage."

"Even if they do—then, perhaps, we can 'invite' them to come and rescue us."

"If we ever escape, what matters if we are imprisoned by the Great Everlasting Sacred Nation for billions of years?"

"I say this again."

The Black-Cuirass General spoke calmly, "My will has already been etched with the seal of the Great Everlasting Holy Nation. Without the nation's explicit permission, I would never casually steal the ultimate arts of our holy realm—such an act would instantly lead to my downfall."

Then he coldly laughed, "And do you think I am like you? Our Great Everlasting Divine Nation has inherited countless traditions. Even among the immortals of eternal unbroken realms, our Great Everlasting Empire boasts nearly ten such inheritors."

"If I wish to study the tradition of eternal unbroken realms, why would I need to sneak it from you? I could simply accumulate citizen points and exchange for it directly."

"It seems our battle between us has not yet concluded."

Master Kou Shan spoke with quiet detachment.

"Of course it must continue," said the Black-Cuirass General. "But before that, let us first take a look at these friends who have entered."

As he spoke, two beings of transcendent will turned their gaze upon Zhou Zhou and his companions.

"Who are you? Do you not know this place is a forbidden zone?" asked the Black-Cuirass General.

"I came for the lineage of the Broken Sky Fist Sect."

Zhou Shiyi spoke, his expression calm. Though he could sense that both of these beings were transcendent-level masters—among the very apex of the Transcendent Will realm—he showed no fear whatsoever.

Who isn't like that?

As for the Ultimate Eternal Holy Kingdom he mentioned, Zhou Shiyi knew it well.

The Ultimate Eternal Holy Kingdom!

It was the first Lord's Realm in the Ultimate Void Cosmos, and at present, the most powerful nation within the entire Ultimate Void Cosmos!

It was said that their Divine Kingdom rank had already reached the upper tier of the Transcendent Realm!

Only one final step remained before they could ascend to the Eternal Immortal Kingdom, lifting their entire realm into the Hall of Eternal Immortality and becoming an Eternal Immortal Nation!

At present, its influence spanned nearly half of the Ultimate Void Cosmos. Every being who had ever traversed the Ultimate Void Cosmos had heard of the renown of this holy nation.

Zhou Shi-11, who had already dispatched numerous duplicates to roam and explore the Ultimate Void Cosmos, was no exception.

Though the enemy's power was vast, rivaling the first force in the Ultimate Void Cosmos,

Zhou Shi-11, blessed with a top-tier faction and unmatched strength, felt no fear at all.

"Broken Sky Fist Sect! Hahahaha, another Broken Sky Fist Sect lineage!"

Kou Shan, the Sword Saint, laughed loudly, then turned to the black-armored man. "Tuo Lin, look at this. How irresistibly tempting the Broken Sky Fist Sect's lineage is—how it draws one batch after another of fools into its trap."

"Why not show it off? It's better to share the joy than to enjoy it alone."

"Please don't dampen the mood."

The black-armored general said nothing, merely fixing his gaze upon Zhou Shi-11.

On the surface, his expression remained calm, yet within, waves of turmoil surged.

For he sensed, deep within, a deadly threat emanating from Zhou Shi-11.

As if any move he made—any daring action threatening the other—would bring upon him immense danger.

Where did this one come from?

I've been sealed here for years, and now in the Ultimate Void Cosmos, such a transcendent powerhouse has emerged!?

Tuo Lin sighed inwardly, marveling at how swiftly the cosmos had evolved—how such a young prodigy had arisen.

Yes.

He also sensed that the other's actual cultivation duration was extremely brief, though he didn't know exactly how short, it was clear enough that their innate talent ranked among the very best in the entire Ultimate Void Cosmos.

"Who are you?"

Tuo Lin suddenly asked.

"Before asking about someone's life, you should first introduce yourself."

Zhou Shiyi spoke calmly.

Tuo Lin remained silent, but Kou Shan, the Sword Saint, had already raised an eyebrow in surprise.

He'd already seen Tuo Lin, and yet he still acted so arrogantly?

Was he out of his mind? Or did he possess a confidence rooted in undeniable strength?

Tuo Lin's expression darkened.

As the Heavenly Might General of the Supreme Holy Nation of Dahuang, he had not heard anyone speak to him so boldly in a long time—except perhaps this reckless Kou Shan. Yet, sensing the enigmatic aura of threat emanating from the other, Tuo Lin took a deep breath and declared, "I am the Heavenly Might General of the Supreme Holy Nation of Dahuang, the ninth among the Nine Great Powers under the Holy Emperor of Dahuang!"

Zhou Shi nodded, speaking without hesitation, "I am the Emperor of the Proud Sun Nation—the Emperor of the People, Chengsheng!"

"Chengsheng the Emperor?"

"Chengsheng the Emperor?"

Tuo Lin and Kou Shan, the Sword Saint, suddenly exclaimed in shock.

"Do you know me?"

Zhou Shiyi's brow arched slightly.

"The supreme holy king personally selected by the ultimate void cosmos' sovereign will, and the most unparalleled prodigy in the current ultimate void cosmos—"

Master Kou Shan, the Sword Saint, stared at Zhou Shiyi in astonishment, murmuring, "Who in the ultimate void cosmos doesn't know you?"

"Even deep within this dire realm, the sovereign will of the ultimate void cosmos has informed us of your arrival."

"It's surprising you've come here too."

"Hold on—no, you're a copy? A duplicate?"

The Sword Saint's eyes shimmered with blade-like shadows, radiating the glimmer of swordcraft, suddenly catching something—something profound—his voice rising in shock.

Zhou Shiyi nodded.

Master Kou Shan exhaled a soft, disbelieving sigh—whether from astonishment or disappointment, one could not tell.

"Imperial Sovereign of the Common People, would you be willing to join our Great Heng Ultimate Holy Nation?"

At that moment.

Tuo Lin suddenly spoke, asking.

His expression was composed, his gaze fixed upon Zhou Shiyi, waiting for his reply.

Zhou Shiyi's expression was strange, "I am reigning as an emperor—how could I possibly lower myself to serve as a subject in your holy nation?"

"Our Great Heng Ultimate Holy Nation, the foremost sovereign realm in the vast cosmos, the first sovereign power to emerge in the universe—its history is long and its roots deep. Even among the inheritances of the Ever-Immortal Realm, our Great Heng Ultimate Holy Nation possesses nearly ten such inheritances."

"If you wish to join our Great Heng Ultimate Holy Nation, I can request the Holy Emperor to grant you a complete inheritance of the Ever-Immortal Realm."

Tuo Lin spoke solemnly.

"No."

Zhou Shiyi simply shook his head.

"Then you'll have to die!"

The ostrich spoke coldly.

Zhou Shiyi: "????"

What the hell is wrong with this guy?