Chapter 1693: Eve of the Final Battle!

Chapter 1693: The Moment Before the Final Battle!

The Eternal Continent.

Upon the River of Time and Space.

Zhou Zhan sat upon the River of Time and Space, eyes closed, observing the situation at Zhou Shiyi's side.

The things Zhou Shiyi and Zhou Shizheng had experienced today at the site of Tianjun's corpse—these events even astonished Zhou Zhan himself.

"The Great Everlasting Ultimate Holy Nation... The Divine Might Holy General, Kou Shan, the Sword Saint, the Legacy of the Heaven-Shattering Fist Sect... Hao Ri Xuan Emperor... Huang Tian Dao Master..."

"Zhou Shiyi's day has been quite an adventure."

"Hmm."

"Did he just finish, and immediately turn to checking on my situation?"

"Fine."

"It's time for me to perform now."

"Never mind—don't let all the glory be snatched away by that one."

Zhou Zhan gave a faint, calm smile and slowly opened his eyes.

First, he glanced at the Ancient Continent.

At this moment, the entire Ancient Continent had been fully subdued by his subordinates.

Then, he looked toward the River of Time and Space.

He saw that the great historical heroes along its flow had been nearly conquered by his supreme deities, the transcendent will masters, and the wills beyond transcendence.

Finally, his gaze drifted to the distant horizon.

There, the Spring and Autumn Master, who had been intently fishing by the side of the Universal Chaos Pool, suddenly broke his focus and looked at him—his eyes filled with confusion.

Zhou Zhan smiled faintly.

In his heart, he silently murmured: "Spring-Autumn Law Master, you needn't rush."

"When we've vanquished the historical heroes on the River of Time and Space, that will be the moment when we face each other."

In truth, at this very moment, even if he directly challenged Spring-Autumn Law Master, the latter would likely show no hesitation. Everyone could see clearly that Zhou Zhan and his subordinates now had no difficulty in conquering the historical heroes on the River of Time and Space—only time remained to complete it.

Spring-Autumn Law Master, a supremely unconstrained master of the highest rank, had naturally perceived this. And by nature, he would have gladly accepted a direct challenge from Zhou Zhan.

Yet Zhou Zhan did not do so.

The reason was simple: Zhou Zhan was, at this very moment, overwhelmingly confident.

The more confident one is, the calmer and more composed they become. The less urgency, the more willing they are to proceed patiently according to the rules.

That is why he did not rush headlong to challenge Spring-Autumn Law Master, but instead chose to gradually defeat the historical heroes summoned by Spring-Autumn Law Master—step by step, advancing toward him, and ultimately defeating him in a fair and honorable confrontation.

"There are several wills beyond the realm of transcendence, recently acquired from Zhou Eleven."

"With the enhancement of 'King,' and with my current strength, as soon as I manifest 'King,' the Springtime Master will not be a single match for me."

Zhou Zhan thought calmly.

He looked upward at the dim, golden horizon of the Timeless Continent.

This place truly was beautiful.

He suddenly realized.

And this beautiful place would soon be mine.

What mysteries did the Timeless Continent and the River of Time hold—what could possibly warrant the Springtime Master's long-standing presence here?

Zhou Zhan pondered deeply.

The secret of the Ultimate Void Battlefield lies in its ability to harvest unclaimed treasures from the Ultimate Void Cosmos, turning the Ultimate Void Cosmos into a paradise akin to a treasure chest.

The secret of the Supreme Continent is that it is the origin of all realms within the Supreme Cosmos, naturally possessing special structures like the Ascension Gate, which attract the most powerful beings and prodigies from across the multiverse to ascend to the Supreme Continent, allowing the Sunlight Nation to seize the opportunity to recruit elite warriors and talents from all realms!

What of that Eternal Continent and the River of Time and Space?

Once I have seized the Spring and Autumn Master, I shall know the secrets of the Eternal Continent and the River of Time and Space.

Zhou Zhan ceased further contemplation and continued to wait for his subordinates beneath His command, preparing to conquer the heroic figures of history along the River of Time and Space.

When His subordinates have fully subdued the River of Time and Space, it will be the moment when He challenges the Spring and Autumn Master.

Meanwhile.

The Spring and Autumn Master was intently observing Zhou Zhan.

Deep within His eyes lay a sense of gravity and suspicion.

What had just occurred?

Why, in that fleeting instant, had the fragment of Zhou Zhan’s true form suddenly burst forth with an astonishing aura?

Though this aura had lasted only a moment, it had sent the Spring and Autumn Master into a state of profound alarm, evoking a feeling of utter helplessness—completely beyond the reach of His power.

Has this guy's power truly increased again?

But that's absurd!

Didn't he just yesterday ascend to the lower realm of Supreme Will?

I, who have already reached the mid-tier of Supreme Will and whose actual combat strength rivals the mid-tier Will Transcendence elite, should have felt utterly dominant over him—yet I now sense an overwhelming inability to match him?

Are you kidding me?!

Inside his mind, Chaoqiu Fa-Zhu fiercely convinces himself that perhaps his perception has been mistaken.

Yet a voice deep within his soul shouts back: Yes, you haven't misjudged it—your third brother has already surpassed you.

Chaoqiu Fa-Zhu feels his mind spiraling into chaos, his thoughts tangled and disordered.

His third brother has always managed to surprise him with new tricks…

He quickly shakes his head, pushing aside the chaotic thoughts in his mind, then focuses entirely on the fishing endeavor before him.

The heavens may be vast, the earth may be wide, but none compare to the vastness of fishing!

As the hours spent fishing grew longer, the inner peace of the Spring-Autumn Law Master deepened.

In his heart, he murmured to himself:

"Regardless of how powerful my third brother may be, I will meet him head-on."

"Can I truly fail to counter even one of his moves?"

"As long as I can counter, I have no shame."

"Even if he truly surpasses me, I can simply yield the Eternal Continent, the Flowing Time River, and my own second-reserve Supreme Lordship—something I've always considered a mere side dish."

"As long as the Universal Chaos Pool, this treasure born from the Void Sea, remains at my side, I will always have the hope to catch up."

The Spring-Autumn Law Master's mind was calm—calm yet brimming with an unparalleled, deep-sea stillness, a serene and unshakable confidence.

Half an hour later.

Zhou Zhan opened his eyes and saw his generals and soldiers already standing before him.

At the forefront stood one by one beings of transcendent will, and three historical heroes of transcendent will, all gazing at him with utmost reverence.

"Your Majesty,"

the being of transcendent will spoke respectfully, "All the historical heroes on the river of time have been eliminated."

"The ancient continent and the river of time are now fully incorporated into the borders of our Solar God Realm."

"Not yet,"

Zhou Zhan slowly rose to his feet, looking at Chongqing Fa-Zhu, and said, "We must wait until I have defeated my younger brother before we can proceed."

"Your Majesty will surely win!"

The being of transcendent will spoke with fervent conviction.

"You're quite confident."

Zhou Zhan smiled and said.

At the same time, a quiet thought stirred within him: "Actually, I am the most confident."

Zhou Zhan was too confident.

He firmly believed that his victory over the Spring and Autumn Law Master would surely come to pass.

Yet he did not show it.

"Wait here."

"I'll go meet my second brother."

Zhou Zhan said calmly.

"Your Majesty, what if the Spring and Autumn Law Master leads his subordinates to launch an attack against Your Majesty?"

"Let us follow the Emperor and go together."

This subordinate of transcendent will rushed to speak immediately.

"Brother Two wouldn't do that."

Zhou Zhan turned his head without a backward glance and said, "And even if He truly did, it would make no difference."

"It's fine."

Those four simple words, spoken at the end, carried a profound self-assurance that every single powerful presence in the room could feel directly, like a current surging through their very bones.

The generals and soldiers of the Sun's Divine Realm were all stirred by this unshakable confidence, their faces glowing with fervent reverence.

The three historical heroes of transcendent will exchanged a glance. Though they had no idea where Zhou Zhan's confidence originated, an inexplicable concern began to stir within them—concern for their master.

...

By the Pool of Universal Chaos.

Chunqiu, the Master of Law, turned his head slightly, sensing something. He looked toward Zhou Zhan's direction and saw Zhou Zhan slowly flying toward him, approaching and standing before him.

He took a deep breath and deliberately retracted his fishing rod, his spirit unconsciously focusing inward.

When he realized it, a sudden shock surged through his mind. He muttered to himself, "Have I come to value this third brother so deeply, without even realizing it?"

"He's still a newcomer."

Spring Law Master tried to convince himself that he didn't need to place such importance on this third brother.

After all, this third brother had just barely defeated a lower-tier transcendent-level will, a being once imprisoned.

And himself, long ago, had already overcome a mid-tier transcendent-level will.

He couldn't possibly lose!

Spring Law Master bolstered his own spirit in his heart.

A smile bloomed on his face as he said, "Third brother, you've arrived."

"Indeed."

Zhou Zhan nodded, saying, "Second Brother."

"Now I am Zhou Zhou."

"I am merely using my will to temporarily borrow this body to speak with you."

"Your true form rarely appears."

Chunqiu Fa Zhou was astonished, "Today, it's your will itself that directly controls this avatar and fights against me?"

"It would be utterly disrespectful to Second Brother if I didn't personally take part in this. Such a significant matter demands my direct involvement to show proper respect."

Zhou Zhou drew forth a transcendent holy artifact of lower will transcendence level, speaking slowly, "If only an avatar were to engage, it would be far too disrespectful to Second Brother."

"That makes sense."

As he spoke, Chunqiu Fa Zhou extended his hand and gestured.

And behold—the boundless chaotic sea belonging to the Chaotic Pool of All Realms transformed into a stream of chaotic light, flying directly into his palm, radiating the aura of a mid-level transcendent holy artifact.

"Third brother."

"Have you truly decided to challenge me, my second brother, right now?"

"You've only just entered the Supreme Will Realm—return and prepare yourself further."

"Brother, I can wait for you."

The voice of the Spring-Age Master suddenly echoed in layers, as though countless Spring-Age Masters were speaking behind him, each uttering the same words.

Zhou Zhou looked back.

And there, behind the Spring-Age Master, shimmered an infinite cascade of divergent timelines. Within these layered timelines, countless worlds unfolded—each a distinct temporal reality. And within them, exactly ten Spring-Age Masters appeared, indistinguishable from one another in form, power, aura, and even in the possession of the mid-tier transcendence holy artifact, the Universal Chaos Pool.

Thus,

The sheer power of the Spring and Autumn Law Lord had, on the surface alone, skyrocketed tenfold!

Should there exist some manner of combined technique among them, his might would burgeon far beyond a mere ten times.

"I have long heard that you, second brother, have been utilizing this Myriad Ages Continent and the long river of time to research a willpower technique of an alternate-timeline nature."

"Is this that very technique?"

"Extraordinary indeed."

Zhou Zhou spoke with a smile, showing not the slightest hint of panic.

"Indeed."

"This willpower technique is known as the 'True Selves of the Ten Directions'."

"Every single one of them is my avatar, yet simultaneously, each can serve as my true self."

"In the heat of battle, it instantly grants me ten allies whose prowess is no lesser than my own."

"When it comes to survival, they are also my ten escape routes."

"I've spent years studying this art of willful mastery. I'm only a step away from achieving the transcendental level of 'Hundred Realms Sage' in willpower."

"Then, when the time comes—"

"I'll unleash my accumulated strength, soar into the heavens, and in a single day, ascend directly from the mid-tier Supreme Will State to the lower tier Will Transcendence!"

Chunqiu, the Master of Law, smiled faintly.

"Brother, you're truly extraordinary."

Zhou Zhou sincerely praised him.

To forge one's own path to willful transcendence—based solely on one's own efforts and certain inherited traditions—is no ordinary feat for a Supreme Will State master.

Even Zhou Zhou himself dared not claim he could leap directly from the mid-tier Supreme Will State to the lower tier Will Transcendence.

After all, His time of cultivation was too brief. Even with the special master talent derived from the Palace of Reincarnated Enlightenment, His cultivation span was still vastly shorter than that of the two highest-ranking master candidates, Spring-Season Master and Heaven-Punishment God-King.

They had been able to accumulate strength over time, forge their own path, and then soar upward, achieving the realm of transcendent will.

Zhou Zhou could not.

Yet He had His own method.

He would utilize vast amounts of inherited knowledge, countless treasures, abundant opportunities, and unparalleled destiny to forcibly propel himself into the realm of transcendent will—within a timeframe far shorter than theirs.

This path, too, could not be replicated by them.

Since both paths were on equal footing, Zhou Zhou did not feel any inferiority in his own way.

"Third brother, if you have decided, then we need not speak further."

The Spring-Season Master's eyes burned with fierce intent—long had it been since he last felt such passionate desire to fight. "Let us begin."

"Let us decide the victor!"

"Good."

Zhou Zhou nodded.

In the heavens.

The Supreme Will, the Heavenly Punishment God King, and a host of transcendental willful beings, due to their bodies still being present in the Twilight Battlefield, had descended upon the Eternal Continent in the form of projections, observing this decisive battle that might shape the future destiny of the Supreme Cosmic Realm.

"Master, do you think any of them will win?"

The Heavenly Punishment God King asked curiously.

"The Celestial People Emperor."

The Supreme Will smiled gently.

"Third Brother."

The Heavenly Punishment God King was startled. "But He only just ascended to the lower tier of transcendental willful realm yesterday, and only today has he reached the middle tier of transcendental willful realm."

"Second Brother has been cultivating along the path of Supreme Will for many years. Although Third Brother possesses extraordinary talent and may one day surpass Second Brother, he should not yet be considered a match for him, should he be?"

"You greatly underestimate your Third Brother."

The Supreme Will spoke, "He is the first potential bearer personally acknowledged by the Ultimate Void Cosmic Will, and holds the status of a top-tier Saint King."

"His power fluctuations cannot be predicted by conventional understanding."

"And there's a possibility—"

The Supreme Will said without turning around, "He has not only surpassed the Spring-Age Master, but has already surpassed you."

The Heavenly Punishment God King froze, stunned by these words.