Chapter 1712: Mythical Grade · Unique Lord Talent - Reincarnation Sacred Palace! Total Troops!

Chapter 1712: Mythic-Class · Sole Sovereign Talent – The Cycle Holy Palace! Total Military Strength!

Unknown to when.

Zhou Zhou had already personally arrived, replacing Zhou Zhan and becoming Zhou Zhou himself.

He stared at the two fragments of the mythical, delusional holy seals before him, knowing within himself that these were challenges sent by the Sovereign of the Void Abyss—directed at him.

He did not care in the least that he could assemble these fragments of the delusional legendary seal, reforge the legendary seal, and thereby obtain a race-tier holy artifact rivaling the eternal, unbreakable relics.

The Delusional Legendary Seal possessed absolute power over enslaving, killing, and controlling the race of the Delusional.

Yet this Sovereign of the Void Abyss had offered it to him without hesitation—proving only one thing.

That this Sovereign of the Void Abyss was not only capable of standing against it, but could even disregard its influence upon him.

Now he fully understood the nature of the challenge issued by the Sovereign of the Void Abyss.

If he won, he would claim the ultimate void cosmos behind him.

And if I triumph, I too might harness the mythical power of the Sacred Seal, rise as the sovereign of the Imagined Race, and thus rule over the entire realm of the Imagined World and the ultimate Void Cosmos, seizing the fated opportunities of both realms to achieve eternal, unshakable existence.

"Ah."

Zhou Zhou sighed softly.

In former days,

he would have confidently accepted this seal.

But now, the trial he faces arises precisely at the moment of transcending the lower will state—when the gate to immortality is unlocked, allowing him to stand alongside the immortal masters within.

And that ruler of the Void Abyss—perhaps even surpassing the Great Ever-Constant Emperor, no, he has already surpassed him, standing firmly at the threshold of true quasi-immortal strength.

How could he possibly fight such a being?

Only if, at the very moment of transcending the lower will state, he could defeat the Lord of the Void Abyss.

Yet… it seems rather difficult?

He shook his head, dismissing further thought, and instead turned his focus to the delusional legend's holy relic fragment before him.

With his right hand extended, he saw the fractured piece of the delusional legend's holy relic—only a small portion remaining—come into his grasp, as if drawn by an unseen force.

As soon as he had taken it, the two newly acquired fragments of the delusional legend's holy relic seemed to flutter like returning swallows, spiraling into the broken edges, seamlessly completing the relic into a whole.

A textual prompt appeared.

[Item Name: Delusional Legend Holy Seal]

[Item Rank: Near-Immortal Holy Artifact]

[Effect 1 – Delusion's Death: Activate the power of the Delusional Legend Holy Seal, granting its master the ability to slay all beings of delusion. Every soul of the delusional race slain by you shall be severed from all connection to the material world, and thus vanish forever.]

[Effect 2 – Delusional Emperor: The Delusional Legend Holy Seal is the imperial seal of the delusional sovereign. Upon receiving recognition from the Delusional Origin, the bearer may become the ruler of the entire delusional race—the Delusional Emperor!]

[Item Description: To possess this seal is to become the Delusional Emperor!]

[Note: When the Delusional Holy Seal is united with the True Holy Seal, the Emperor who wields both seals and is recognized by both realms may achieve the eternal, unshakable throne through the combined power of truth and delusion!]

"So it is."

"This is exactly the immortality opportunity the master of Xuyuan spoke of."

"Which is precisely why he dared to entrust it to me without reservation."

"For even if I obtain this mythical Seal of the Unreal, I cannot directly become the Emperor of the Unreal World without the acknowledgment of the Unreal Origin."

"Only by defeating the master of Xuyuan in a fair and righteous battle, and gaining the recognition of the Unreal Origin, can I become the Emperor of the Unreal."

"Only then can I claim the true identity of the Emperor of the Ultimate Void Cosmos."

"Only then can I achieve the eternal and unshakable status, wielding both true and unreal power!"

As Zhou Zhou reached this realization, he inhaled deeply, his eyes filled with solemnity.

This was a calculated, open strategy.

At that very moment.

The army of the Delusion Race seemed to have received some command, beginning to retreat slowly.

Ultimately, they withdrew entirely from the entire Evening Battlefield and returned into the vast realm of Delusion, leaving not a single member of the Delusion Race within the entire Delusion Realm.

Witnessing this sight,

the powerful beings of the Supreme Cosmos were left utterly stunned.

What in the world had happened?

How had the Delusion Race vanished?

Didn't they always intend to breach the Evening Battlefield, penetrate the Supreme Cosmos, and then use that power to launch an assault upon the Ultimate Void Cosmos?

Why had they suddenly withdrawn?

Had they abandoned their original intent?

At the mere thought of this possibility.

Though they felt the hope was bleak, a sudden, irrepressible surge of excitement stirred within them.

To repel the Falsehood Clan had been the supreme desire of their Supreme Cosmos since the very dawn of its creation.

Was this ancient, burning wish finally on the verge of fulfillment?

With these thoughts consuming their minds, they instantly flew toward Zhou Zhou.

Meanwhile, Zhou Zhou cast his gaze down upon the battlefield below.

Though the Falsehood Clan had already retreated, his one hundred Root Walkers had still, within this brief window of assault, annihilated over eight hundred—nearly nine hundred—of the enemy's Supreme Will Realm powerhouses.

The harvest was bountiful indeed.

It was at this moment.

He noticed the many Supreme Will Realm experts of the Supreme Cosmos flying over, gathering around him.

They asked each other in a flurry of voices, primarily wondering whether the race of Delusion had truly departed, hoping to receive a precise answer from him.

After a moment's thought, Zhou Zhou nodded, then shook his head. "They have left—yet only temporarily."

"They will return when the time comes."

Upon hearing this, a portion of the supreme will cultivators immediately brightened with joy.

A temporary repulsion was sufficient!

At least they would now enjoy a period of peace and time for recovery.

For these beings of supreme power in the highest cosmos, such respite was already a rare blessing.

With this time to rest and rejuvenate, combined with the benefits bestowed upon them by the Supreme Overlord, they were confident they could rapidly elevate their strength in the near future.

Thus, even if the Delusion race returned someday, they would be better prepared—both in confidence and in strength.

Another group of supreme will cultivators, however, didn't dwell on such matters. Upon hearing the Supreme Overlord's words that the Delusion race would return in the future, they immediately asked when exactly they would return, and whether there was any definite timeline.

Zhou Zhou remained silent upon hearing this.

When would he return?

Naturally, only when he had become the sole leader of the Ultimate Void Great Cosmos, and had earned the recognition of its primordial will—then would he return.

At that moment,

the great clash between them would not merely determine the survival or demise of their respective homelands, but would decide who would claim this ultimate opportunity—this path to immortality!

The weight of such a destiny—this burden that now rested upon his shoulders, affecting the very survival of an entire cosmos—stilled even Zhou Zhou, who for a moment could not speak, his face heavy with silence.

The supreme beings of the Unparalleled Will Realm, seeing Zhou Zhou’s solemn expression, devoid of any trace of smile, dared not speak, nor dare to press further for answers to their earlier questions.

Times had changed.

The Celestial Sovereign of the People was no longer merely the future leader of the Ultimate Void Great Cosmos—he was now the true supreme ruler of this cosmos, the only sovereign authority beyond the Supreme Will itself.

To see Zhou Zhou was to witness the presence of the Supreme Will itself.

Unquestionable strength, coupled with unquestionable status!

Who dares to show disrespect?

Even those familiar with Zhou Zhou—such as the Heaven Punishment God King—remain silent.

After a long pause,

Zhou Zhou finally spoke:

"Everyone, there is no need to worry."

"The Wuxiang clan will not rise again in the near future."

"Make the most of this time and strengthen yourselves."

"One day in the future, when the Wuxiang clan returns, we will be ready—stronger, better prepared—to face them in battle!"

"The Lord has spoken rightly."

The numerous masters of the Supreme Will Realm bowed respectfully.

Then, in unison, they silently departed from the twilight battlefield.

At first, the Heavenly Punishment God and others had intended to stay.

Yet, upon observing Zhou Zhou's quiet silence, they ultimately chose to leave.

They all sensed that Zhou Zhou was burdened by something heavy.

But since Zhou Zhou was unwilling to speak of it, they did not press further.

After a long while,

Zhou Zhou took a deep breath, deciding to set aside the matter for now.

Slowly, steadily—this was all that mattered.

He had always been patient.

Then He returned His body to Zhou Zhan, allowing Zhou Zhan's willpower to penetrate deep into the heart of the Dusk Battlefield, beginning the process of refining its core.

Night.

Within the Palace of Cycles.

Zhou Zhou slowly opened his eyes.

He glanced around the surroundings, sensing an unmistakable change—as though something had shifted in this place.

"Wait... could it be..."

A thought stirred within him.

The Master's innate ability information of the Palace of Cycles appeared before his eyes.

[Building Name: Palace of Cycles]

[Building Rank: Special · Unique]

[Building Function 1 - Gate of Cyclical Time: omitted]

[Building Function 2 - Boundless Time: omitted.]

[Building Function 2 - Gate of Temporal Cyclical Flow: omitted]

[Building Function 2 - Boundless Temporal Expanse: omitted.]

[Building Function 3: The Sacred Gate of Eternal Cyclical Rebirth: Collect a transcendental inheritance from a cultivator of the Eternal Immortal Realm, and deposit it into the Sacred Gate of Eternal Cyclical Rebirth to enter the World of Eternal Cyclical Rebirth, where you may experience the life of an Eternal Immortal cultivator before they ascended into the Hall of Immortality. This function may be used only once per year.]

[Building Function 3: Eternal Immortality: After experiencing the life of an Eternal Immortal cultivator, a fragment of their immortal power will remain within you, to be studied and comprehended.]

[Building Description: Once one of the world's primordial treasures in the Cycle of Rebirth, it was later taken by the Supreme Will and forged into a supreme treasure possessing unimaginable abilities and boundless potential.]

Zhou Zhou widened his eyes.

The Palace of Cyclical Rebirth has been elevated to Mythic Level — the Sole Master's Talent!

This, of course, was not what most stunned Him.

Now He has become the Supreme Sovereign, and the entire Supreme Cosmic Expanse is His domain—making it effortless to fulfill the requirements for ascending the Sacred Palace of Eternal Cycles.

What truly stunned Him was the effect unlocked upon his ascension—the Eternal Gate of Cyclical Immortality!

"By gathering and offering immortal-tier legacies to the Eternal Gate of Cyclical Immortality, one may experience the life of an immortal-tier master before their ascension into the Hall of Immortality!"

"This…?"

"This…?"

Zhou Zhou's heart surged with a frantic, pulsing rhythm.

This was the chance to live through the entire life of an immortal-tier master!

Beyond anything else, merely experiencing such a life held immense significance.

The life of an immortal-tier master would surely be profoundly rich—filled with peaks and valleys. It might even mirror the invincible protagonists in countless novels, reigning supreme throughout eternity.

Regardless of its form, such a life would undeniably greatly strengthen His deficiencies in inner cultivation and willpower.

Never mind the countless precious inheritances of a being of eternal, unshakable strength throughout their lifetime.

Among them, the most precious must undoubtedly be the various immortal techniques and the profound insights of immortal-level will that He himself created!

As long as He could experience these firsthand, He effectively acquired a flawless and comprehensive inheritance of an immortal-level master—without spending much cost.

Such an inheritance is even more direct and effective than being personally taught by an immortal-level master.

After all, no teaching, no matter how excellent, can compare to the truth revealed through firsthand experience.

"Found a treasure!"

Zhou Zhou murmured to himself.

He hadn't expected that merely by ascending to the rank of Mythic-Level Unique Sovereign, this Realm of Cyclical Sanctity would already possess such transcendent sovereign talent effects.

What if it continues to rise further? Wait—can it even rise higher?

A Sovereign merely at the Mythic-Level Unique tier already possesses sovereign talents with effects touching the realm of immortals.

Can it be raised any further?

The Unfading Realm master has already reached the absolute pinnacle of the cultivation hierarchy—there is no more ascent possible?

With such doubts and anxiety, Zhou Zhou attempted to use his Supreme Holy Body to sense whether the Cycle Palace still held the potential to advance further.

And the result was…

Yes!

The Cycle Palace truly still possesses the potential to progress further!

Yet only by half a step.

For Eternal Unfading is indeed the ultimate peak of cultivation.

Even if the Cycle Palace ascends further, it would merely strengthen itself within this peak—horizontally—thus constituting only a half-step advancement.

Yet even such a half-step is utterly transcendent.

But its promotion requirements were also extremely strict.

Zhou Zhou glanced at it once, and instantly lost interest in elevating it.

[Promotion Requirements of the Cycle Sacred Palace: A Lord of innate talent must ascend to the realm of eternal immortality.]

Zhou Zhou's lips twitched slightly.

He knew well.

Indeed, it wouldn't be that easy.

To reach the realm of eternal immortality... Fine, fine, let it go. Even if it were merely the sole tier of mythological rank—the Cycle Sacred Palace—would still provide him with ample enjoyment for a long time.

"Once I finish handling my current affairs, I'll immediately experience it."

With that thought in mind,

He immediately began reviewing today's war summary report.

Today, battlefronts across the realm have yielded remarkable victories.

For instance, in the realm of Chaotic Divine Treasures, a total of 8 million units of Chaotic Divine Treasures were secured today!

Regarding Sacred Weapons, a total of 382,381 artifacts of Willful Sacred Weapons and 211 pieces of Transcendent Sacred Weapons were obtained.

In the realm of infiltration and recruitment:

Today, Zhou Zhou’s various manifestations, through the application of the two infiltration techniques—“Mofei Wangchen” from “Rate the Soil” and “Heaven’s Mandate, the Son of Destiny”—as well as through direct recruitment by sheer force, successfully gathered 1 Zhi 3841 Dai 2398 Jing soldiers, 18 Zhi 2348 Bi 3481 Wan 2381 divine spirits, 5 Zhi 2839 Bi 8711 Wan 1237 true deities, 321 Bi 8911 Wan 2893 chief deities, 18,021 Supreme Deities, 235 beings of Supreme Will, and 37 beings of Willful Transcendence.

These newly recruited warriors—particularly the Supreme Deities, beings of Supreme Will, and those of Willful Transcendence—were overwhelmingly drawn from the powerful forces Zhou Yu forcibly recruited during his incursions into the vast cosmic realms of the Ultimate Void Cosmos.

Today, under the command of Zhou Yu, his armies conquered a total of fifty great cosmos.

Among the numerous battlefronts established under Zhou Zhou’s command, none rival the intensity or efficiency of the battlefield led by Zhou Yu—his campaign stands alone, a staggering benchmark.

In terms of divine ascension:

Today, a total of 7,239 Dai 1298 Jing 1298 Zhao 2398 Bi 2387 Wan 2378 legendary upper-tier soldiers ascended to the rank of lower-tier divine spirits.

There remain 2231 yao 2391 yi 2391 wan 2391 named upper deities, senior divine beings, ascending to true gods, subordinate divine entities!

Another 521 yao 2389 yi 2389 wan 9899 supreme true gods have sensed the bottleneck at their master god level, applying to enter the Palace of Cycles for secluded cultivation, seeking to transcend the master god realm!

Moreover, 40,2381 senior master god deities have also perceived their ascension limits, and today they are preparing to enter the Palace of Cycles to ascend to first-tier supreme gods!

Finally, 388 cultivators of nearly supreme will state have reached the limit of will-fused divinity, and are preparing to enter the Palace of Cycles tonight to ascend to lower-tier supreme will state beings!

Originally, Zhou Zhou's forces numbered 9311 tai 2448 jing 2381 yao 3491 yi 7472 wan 8974 soldiers, 27123 tai 4730 jing 5171 yao 2220 yi 2412 wan 2319 divine beings, 1 tai 4814 yao 4494 yi 221 wan 9281 true gods, 321 yao 1236 yi 1245 wan 7519 master gods, 41570 supreme gods, 826 supreme will state beings, and 30 will-transcendent state beings!

Now, under His command, the total strength has grown to 1 zhi 5914 tai 3898 jing 346 yao 4458 yi 5255 wan 8557 soldiers, 27123 tai 4730 jing 2958 yao 2177 yi 3501 wan 4801 divine beings, 1 tai 4819 yao 7333 yi 8933 wan 518 true gods, 321 yao 1580 yi 157 wan 412 master gods, 59591 supreme gods, 1061 supreme will state beings, and 67 will-transcendent state beings!

After reviewing this, Zhou Zhou felt deeply satisfied.