Chapter 897: Mount Wanjie

Endless void.

Su Yu and the Lord of the Dead, two mighty beings, cowed eight or nine lords of forbidden lands.

Several forbidden land lords furrowed their brows at that moment.

Someone transmitted a voice: "Can they truly be reborn again?"

"You want to try?"

Another goaded, why not give it a shot?

They had seen it with their own eyes!

Su Yu had truly crawled out of hell, restored his strength, risen from death to life.

Such a sight was terrifying.

Could they be reborn?

Of course they could!

There was no need to doubt that now; what was in doubt was whether it was infinite or limited in number.

There must be a limit!

If truly unlimited, those two would charge in, self-destruct, revive, self-destruct, revive...

Then everyone would be finished!

The crux lay in how great that limit was, how many times?

That, for now, no one knew!

Their faces were somewhat grim, but at this point, no one dared to attack, so compromise was the only option. As for whether to follow Su Yu's terms—handing over the Time Scroll, how many Heavenly Gate slots to give—that could be discussed later.

After all, neither of the two was injured, nor was there room to kick them while they were down. For now, a truce was a good choice.

Give everyone some time, at least to investigate thoroughly why they could revive. Once that problem was solved, perhaps they could rally everyone and find a way to kill these two!

"Lord of the Dead, the Forbidden Land Assembly hasn't started yet. No one said to exclude the Netherworld, and certainly no one would exclude Mount Skyvault..."

As he spoke, the voice of the Mount Skyvault Lord drifted over: "I can't get away. Remember to hold it near my forbidden land!"

Their expressions shifted, but they said nothing.

This one was not to be trifled with either!

Of course, within the entire gate, there were those who could match him. The Immortal Ancestor and the like were slightly inferior. For now, those present were strongest in the Mount Skyvault Lord and the Lord of the Dead.

But there were also top-tier existences within the gate who simply hadn't come this time.

Now, with the Mount Skyvault Lord's stance unclear, the others didn't dare say much and remained silent.

They wanted to withdraw first and discuss matters.

But Su Yu, seeing this, said coolly, "Want to leave? That won't do!"

Their faces changed slightly!

The Immortal Ancestor said gravely, "What more do you want?"

Su Yu smiled faintly: "Nothing much, but... I need you to pay a price!"

They stared at him coldly. Did he really think they could fight everyone to the end?

If pushed too far, it might actually work in their favor!

Su Yu said with a grin, "Don't look at me like that. It's nothing precious—just want to borrow some top-grade Corpse Locust bodies from you all... the kind with calamity and destruction force... preferably above 32 Dao..."

Corpse Locusts?

They were taken aback. What did he want those for?

The Lord of the Dead also changed expression slightly, hesitated, then held back, casting a reproachful glance at Su Yu.

But Su Yu remained calm, smiling: "What? Just worthless Corpse Locusts. You've all killed a few, right? I cultivate... cultivate destruction force, need some. I walk the path of calamity... what's the matter?"

They exchanged glances. At this critical moment, Su Yu suddenly asked for Corpse Locust corpses. The next moment, someone transmitted: "Corpse Locust corpses, destruction force, survival after calamity... could it be related to their revival?"

"Very likely!"

"Can that thing revive?"

"Don't know!"

"But he asks for nothing else—why this? Devouring too much Corpse Locust force risks destruction, even erodes one's own luck... Strange, there's no benefit in devouring this!"

For a moment, they were all puzzled, instinctively thinking of revival.

They had to think that way!

Revival force... calamity force... destruction force... were they connected?

Suddenly, their eyes flickered. The Immortal Ancestor raised an eyebrow slightly: "That thing is no good. Who would keep it? They're all thrown away after killing. Besides, really powerful Corpse Locusts rarely appear. None here."

Su Yu looked disappointed, then frowned: "None? I don't believe it! Fine, give me whatever you have... I can even accept those with over 20 Dao, as compensation for ruining our plan! I don't believe you have none at all—even Soulfall Valley had a Corpse Locust with 30 Dao force..."

"Cough!"

The Lord of the Dead coughed lightly, frowned at Su Yu, and said flatly, "All trash. What do you want them for? Don't tell me my Netherworld has never seen treasures. Forget it, get lost, Su Yu. You can go back!"

Su Yu seemed reluctant, then quickly nodded, regained composure, and smiled: "Just saying that, to give everyone a way out."

But the others' eyes began to gleam.

Soulfall Valley had a Corpse Locust with 30 Dao force... so that's why it was destroyed!

Why destroy Soulfall Valley?

Now, it seemed there was an answer!

Of course, truth or falsehood was hard to tell. Su Yu seemed a bit eager, which felt like he'd revealed something, but they weren't sure if it was deliberate.

For a moment, no one spoke.

Then Su Yu smiled again: "Forget it. See you at the next Forbidden Land Assembly! Everyone, let's part ways. I've had my fun today..."

With that, he turned to leave.

The Immortal Ancestor suddenly said in a low voice, "I know of a place with a Corpse Locust of a full 32 Dao force..."

"Where?"

Su Yu asked hastily, then quickly calmed down: "Oh, that needs to be eliminated. Those things devour everything, plague heaven and earth, but they can also strengthen my destruction force. If I encounter it, I won't mind killing it."

The Immortal Ancestor's eyes flickered. "I'll tell you next time. It may have left by now."

"You're that generous?"

Su Yu laughed: "No trap, is there? Forget it, I won't ask!"

Su Yu looked utterly indifferent: "Destruction force is nothing. Whether I cultivate it or not, it doesn't matter much."

The Immortal Ancestor said nothing.

Then Su Yu, grinning, looked back at the crowd and laughed: "I'm off! Gather the remnants of Soulfall Valley, Soul Domain, and Demon Domain—enough to forge a forbidden land. Good, I was just worrying about lacking materials to build one!"

Su Yu's voice boomed like a bell, proclaiming to heaven and earth: "From this day forth, my Myriad Calamity Mountain is established! I welcome heroes from all sides! Today, I slew three forbidden land lords in battle. My strength is diminished, and I urgently need heroes to join. Those above 8 Dao may come for the trial!"

All directions tremble!

The Mountain of Ten Thousand Calamities!

Another forbidden land was opened, yet with it came the annihilation of three forbidden lands.

At this moment, hundreds of strong warriors under Su Yu were thrilled beyond measure—the forbidden land had been opened!

The next moment, a roar shook the heavens: "The Calamity Lord is supreme, ten thousand calamities without measure!"

The forbidden land, opened just like that?

Of course, everyone was ecstatic!

And to have opened a new forbidden land right before a host of forbidden land lords!

Even the four Emperor Venerables were stirred and excited.

On one hand, they had joined the Mountain of Ten Thousand Calamities; on the other, Su Yu’s relationship with the Lord of the Dead was unusual… could they truly be grandfather and grandson?

Whether or not, at this moment, the two stood as allies in the same camp!

The several Emperor Venerables had been stifled for years, and now they were naturally bursting with excitement!

Su Yu laughed heartily, his voice shaking the four directions: "From this day forth, the Mountain of Ten Thousand Calamities shall form an alliance with the Dead Spirit Hell, Sky Dome Mountain… and the War Hall! Three as one!"

When the Lord of Sky Dome Mountain heard him drag Sky Dome Mountain into it, he wanted to speak out, even to throw a punch at him.

But upon hearing the War Hall… he fell silent for a moment.

For his will had already seen the Sword Venerable, who, because Sword Void had been resurrected, was beside himself with joy, utterly oblivious to everything else—he only knew his son was alive!

So when the Lord of Sky Dome Mountain saw the Sword Venerable at that instant, the Sword Venerable was in a frenzy of delight.

After all, they were old brothers of many years!

The Lord of Sky Dome Mountain hesitated briefly, cursed inwardly, and said no more.

How could he not know Su Yu’s intentions?

But having dragged in the War Hall… in the end, the Lord of Sky Dome Mountain said nothing.

…

And Su Yu’s eyes lit up slightly.

Excellent!

Thus, no matter what the Lord of Sky Dome Mountain thought, to outsiders, it would seem extraordinary!

Su Yu’s voice continued to spread across the land, laden with authority: "Three as one, yet we face strong enemies. Rogue cultivators of the four quarters, think thrice!"

From all directions, the rogue cultivators were now seething with excitement.

Join?

This newly opened Mountain of Ten Thousand Calamities—its Calamity Lord was immensely powerful, having slain several mighty forbidden land lords today.

Moreover, it was linked to two great powers: the Dead Spirit Hell and Sky Dome Mountain. Though the Dead Spirit Hell was an outsider… but did that matter?

An outsider—good!

An outsider, when they truly left, the Heavenly Gate would open, and once out, they would still have a foundation!

In the past, one would have to worry about other forbidden lands, but today the Mountain of Ten Thousand Calamities had crushed three forbidden lands in one stroke and united with two mighty ones—a force of unparalleled strength. However hard it got, could it be harder than being a rogue cultivator?

As for the War Hall of Sky Dome Mountain… was there any difference from Sky Dome Mountain itself?

No difference at all!

The War Hall was Sky Dome Mountain’s foremost hall; to the outside world, they were one and the same!

Then Su Yu added: "The forbidden land stands where the former Bright City was. All with ambition are welcome!"

At that moment, the crowd roared again: "The Calamity Lord is wise!"

Su Yu smiled and said nothing more.

He turned his head to glance at those forbidden land lords and chuckled: "What are you looking at? Do I, Su Yu, not have the right to open a forbidden land?"

No right?

Of course he did!

With such strength, how could he not have the right?

Open it, then!

Rogue cultivators… no one cared.

All were pondering whether Su Yu had opened this forbidden land to seize more quotas for exiting the Heavenly Gate, or for some other reason.

Whether he opened a forbidden land or not, it made little difference to anyone.

With his power, even if he didn’t open one, he was still a supreme.

And if he did, wasn’t he still a supreme?

At this moment, everyone was still thinking about the Devouring Locusts.

Then Su Yu looked at the Lord of the Dead, who said nothing. The two stepped into the void and departed. Su Yu did not look back, paying no heed to his subordinates, and said very casually: "Go gather some materials to build the forbidden land. I think the lords won’t make trouble for you—they all have subordinates of their own… When you’re done, continue killing the Devouring Locusts!"

"Yes!"

All responded in unison, seeing nothing amiss. Su Yu had ordered them to kill Devouring Locusts before, so they were not concerned.

Yet this move caused some forbidden land lords to change color slightly. Soon, a group of them exchanged glances and withdrew one after another!

Devouring Locusts!

Rebirth!

…

At that moment, the Lord of the Dead transmitted a message: "Why are you luring them to go after the Devouring Locusts?"

No great use.

"The Devouring Locusts consume everything. They are now extremely numerous and largely unchecked… Once the Heavenly Gate opens and they surge through, the myriad realms will be in trouble. Killing them brings no benefit, but leaving them be is a nuisance… Distract their attention, and incidentally have them help us clear out the locusts!"

The Lord of the Dead was utterly speechless!

Good heavens!

I’m damned speechless—so you’ve already planned for after the Heavenly Gate opens, even arranged for the Devouring Locusts. I’m in awe.

"That was brilliantly done!"

The Lord of the Dead said no more on that, but offered praise—this time it was too brilliantly executed!

Using Rebirth to frighten everyone else!

With one stroke, he slew the Demon Ancestor, and no one dared to stir.

"Just so-so!"

Su Yu did not take it to heart, and transmitted with a laugh: "Isn’t it because I have my good grandfather here?"

The Lord of the Dead sneered: "You playing the grandson—that’s doing you an honor!"

How old am I, how old are you?

Su Yu sneered coldly!

The Lord of the Dead spoke again: “If I hadn’t summoned you, would you have awakened? A life-saving grace—do you understand or not?”

Su Yu was silent for a moment, then said after a long pause: “If I hadn’t awakened, so what?”

The Lord of the Dead frowned slightly, glancing at him.

So what if he hadn’t awakened?

If he hadn’t awakened, he would have remained in that state—perhaps no immediate danger, but sooner or later, he would have been utterly extinguished, completely fallen!

He looked at Su Yu, lost in thought.

So what if he hadn’t awakened?

Was there someone who scorned being brought back from the dead?

He felt he understood Su Yu somewhat, yet not entirely—after all, they had only dealt with each other once.

“Do you think they believe we can still rise from the dead?”

“Hard to say.”

Su Yu didn’t dwell on the previous question, smiling instead: “Who knows? Maybe they can see something, but regardless, there’s still some wariness. Of course, the upcoming meeting at the forbidden land… might be where they strike.”

The Lord of the Dead nodded slightly: “Strike is an understatement. If they can kill us, they will. Whether to go to the Eternal Mountain or not requires careful thought. Going means walking right into their encirclement. This time, those fellows held back because they feared me, but some strong ones didn’t come… Among the Heavenly Gate, there are still a few powerful beings. Besides that one from the Sky Dome Mountain, there are two others on par with him.”

“Two more?”

“Yes. Back then, they each had about thirty-five paths of power. Now, I’m not sure—maybe thirty-six? Who knows?”

The Lord of the Dead explained: “With my dual heavens merged, I am certainly stronger than them, but only by a margin. That old fiend from Sky Dome Mountain is no weakling, and the other two are his equals, but they didn’t come this time.”

“Who?”

Stronger even than the Immortal Ancestors?

“One is Kong.”

“Kong?”

Su Yu was puzzled: “What’s his origin?”

“In the early days of the Creation Era, when the mighty beings entered the world and stepped into the River of Time—if we say the first human to enter the Heavenly Gate and connect the Great Path was that one, then among the Chaos Ancient Races, there was also a first to connect the Great Path… that was Kong.”

“If the Heavenly Gate is considered the progenitor of humanity, then Kong is the progenitor of all myriad-race demons… Do you understand?”

Su Yu nodded. He understood.

His qualifications were too ancient—the first Chaos Ancient Race to enter the myriad worlds!

“How does he compare to the Chaos Lord?”

Su Yu knew there was a Chaos Lord in the Earthly Gate.

“They were of the same era… one chose to enter the myriad worlds, the other chose not to. Those who entered were assimilated by the myriad worlds; those who didn’t were sealed within the Earthly Gate.”

Su Yu understood. His qualifications were indeed ancient!

“And the second? Also, Qiong—you never fully explained his identity last time. Why is Qiong so powerful, and what is his origin?”

“Let’s talk about the second first.”

The Lord of the Dead continued: “The second is Shi.”

“Shi?”

“Yes.”

The Lord of the Dead went on: “His origin is also extraordinary. When the Lord of Time created the heavens, the River of Time pierced through the cosmos. Halfway, a massive Chaos Stone blocked the path. The Lord of Time casually tossed it into the myriad worlds. Shi might well be the first sentient being in the myriad worlds—a Chaos Stone that gained consciousness!”

Su Yu grinned. That origin was no less remarkable!

Of course, the entire Heavenly Gate had no simple origins.

All were beings who entered the world at the dawn of creation, ancient beyond measure.

“And Qiong?”

“Qiong?”

Speaking of the master of Sky Dome Mountain, the Lord of the Dead smiled: “His origin is also extraordinary, tied to the Lord of Time’s creation. His true form is not human, but a sword.”

“A sword?”

Su Yu was startled. The Lord of the Dead nodded.

Su Yu was surprised: “But I’ve heard people say he’s human…”

“No, most don’t know. I know a little. He is a sword… Have you ever heard the legend that when the Lord of Time created the heavens, there were powerful beings who opposed him? But he, alone with his sword, swept all before him, and thus the heavens and earth were born!”

Su Yu recalled—there seemed to be such a legend, though few spoke of it, because in Su Yu’s era, hardly anyone knew if the Lord of Time had ever existed.

He was somewhat surprised: “The master of Sky Dome Mountain is that sword?”

If so, his power was no wonder!

“No!”

Su Yu was speechless!

Damn it, are you messing with me?

The Lord of the Dead laughed: “That sword was destroyed during creation. Qiong is actually a living being born from a divine rune on that sword. That divine rune was called Qiong! The divine rune is the Path. This rune spread through the myriad worlds and transformed into a path—the Path of the Vault of Heaven. That is Qiong’s origin.”

That was still no small matter!

Su Yu looked at him with some suspicion—how did you know all this?

The Lord of the Dead seemed unconcerned: “When I created the heavens, I extracted the Path of the Dead from the River of Time, causing the river to tremble, and some images of creation appeared.”

Su Yu understood. “You once said the River of Time holds great fortune, but you came too late—is that right?”

The Lord of the Dead raised an eyebrow: “You know that too?”

“Chen told me.”

“Chen?”

The Lord of the Dead seemed to recall something: “Ah, you mean that human, right? The one from the Zhou Tian civilization, Sun, Moon, Stars… one of the eight tribal chiefs of humanity in those days.”

Su Yu’s eyes flickered: “Zhou Tian civilization, Sun, Moon, Stars?”

“What’s wrong?”

He looked at Su Yu suspiciously: “You don’t know this? In the late days of creation, humanity’s strongest eight tribes were quite powerful. The eight tribal chiefs bore those names: Zhou Tian civilization, Sun, Moon, Stars. Zhou—later called the Human Ancestor—was the strongest and unified humanity.”

“As for Chen…”

The Lord of the Dead smiled: “That Chen in my realm of the dead… is merely some remnant essence. The real Chen was killed long ago, his bones ground to dust. Back then, seeing him dead, I wondered if I could create a living being—or a dead spirit—within my realm. I attempted to summon him. Originally, there was little hope of success, since he had surpassed the Rule Lord realm. But by chance, my realm had just been born, the river was turbulent… and the summoning succeeded!”

Su Yu raised his brows: “So the Chen in your realm is just some fragments?”

“Yes.”

Su Yu nodded and said nothing more. Perhaps Chen himself didn’t know or remember any of this.

"The sun, moon, stars, and constellations... Zhou, Wen... I've heard of or know these people. What about Tian and Ming?"

"How would I know!"

The Lord of the Dead said indifferently: "Could I have been watching them all the time? Besides, I was born a bit earlier than them, so I didn't have much contact—very little! Back then, I was focused on entering the Heavenly Gate and had no time to bother with them!"

"But it's said you fought with the Human Ancestor?"

"Zhou?"

The Lord of the Dead recalled and nodded: "We fought once! He had opened the path of the human physical body and was about to merge the Dao into himself—a powerful fellow! But we didn't linger... I was in a hurry to enter the Heavenly Gate. He provoked me once, I beat him off, and he never came back."

Su Yu was surprised: "At that time, he already had the power of 31 Daos?"

"More or less!"

Su Yu frowned: "But he hadn't merged the physical Dao into his body!"

"Normal!"

The Lord of the Dead was not surprised, saying casually: "Having witnessed the vastness of my power, that fellow might have later developed his own thoughts and ideas. Who knows, he might have gone off to open a heaven himself—it's not impossible! Of course, I didn't bother with it."

You really don't care about anything, do you!

Su Yu continued: "Why are there so many people who opened heavens from ancient times to now, yet inside the Heavenly Gate, we've barely seen any... Maybe only the Three Gates opened heavens?"

"Perfectly normal!"

The Lord of the Dead was exasperated: "First, back then everyone was merging with the Dao, and the Dao was too strong—why would they open a heaven? Second, the Dao wasn't fully perfected at that time. Although later generations found it harder to open a path, they understood the Dao better and found more alternative routes. Third, you say there are only three who opened heavens... doesn't count the dead?"

He said impatiently: "Do you think you can live forever? Do you think when this era of the myriad realms ends, you, King Wen, me, Xingyu—all of us—will survive?"

Su Yu understood: "Some have died."

"Nonsense!"

Su Yu didn't mind. This old fossil knew a lot, but if you didn't ask, he wouldn't bother to say.

He had lived for too long and no longer cared about some things.

Still, Su Yu had suddenly learned quite a few relatively secret pieces of lore.

"Qiong, Shi, Kong..."

These were the three great powers inside the Heavenly Gate?

"Above 35 Daos?"

"Should be!"

The Lord of the Dead knew what he was referring to and added: "Above 32 Daos, each additional Dao's power makes one significantly stronger. Of course, there hasn't been a qualitative change yet... Even at 36 Daos, one wouldn't be able to sweep away all the lords of the forbidden lands alone, but certainly stronger than them."

"How strong are the Three Gates?"

"How would I know!"

"And the Lord of Time?"

"Nonsense, I've never dealt with him!"

Su Yu raised an eyebrow: "What about the great opportunity in the River of Time?"

This was something Su Yu had heard from Chen, who seemed to have heard the Lord of the Dead mention it.

"Great opportunity?"

The Lord of the Dead laughed: "That matter is so many years ago, yet someone still remembers... Actually, it's nothing special. Back when the heavens were opened, it was discovered that the myriad realms had some peculiarities, or the River of Time had some peculiarities... divided into past, present, and future. The Three Gates support three points... If the Three Gates merge, I infer that some special thing might manifest—what exactly the opportunity is, I don't know, but something will definitely appear."

Having said that, he snorted and sneered: "Maybe it's when the Lord of Time appears!"

"Huh?"

Su Yu was startled, and the Lord of the Dead laughed: "Impossible? I think this is the greatest opportunity—the merging of the Three Gates is when he appears. Don't think it's impossible; it's very likely! Tell me, isn't that a great opportunity?"

Su Yu was speechless. What kind of opportunity was that?

He suspected the Lord of the Dead was fooling him.

Forget it, it was normal not to talk about opportunities.

At this moment, he didn't dwell on it but raised an eyebrow: "My dear grandfather, aren't you going to give me a gift? You haven't taught me the method of gathering the origin!"

"Ha! I've already lost four powerful subordinates to you, and you still want more?"

The Lord of the Dead sneered!

Then, he suddenly tossed out a person: "If I hadn't covered for you, you'd be their accomplice by now!"

It was the Martial King!

At this moment, the Martial King had also revived, but the Lord of the Dead had been hiding him all along.

Moreover, as Su Yu advanced to 32 Daos, the Martial King's strength had recovered greatly.

When Su Yu was at 31 Daos, he could at most support the Martial King to recover to the power of 25 Daos.

But now, the Martial King's strength had reached 28 Daos—a very rapid recovery!

Every time Su Yu increased his power by one Dao, the Martial King grew stronger by three Daos.

Because Su Yu's single Dao was too powerful!

At this moment, the Martial King also looked strange. He glanced at Su Yu, then at the Lord of the Dead, and was momentarily speechless.

Suddenly, he felt that he and Old Man Wen had been fighting for so many years, yet Su Yu had accomplished more in a few months.

The Martial King looked at Su Yu and said after a long while: "Next time... be more careful!"

This time, he had witnessed Su Yu's madness.

Reckless and desperate!

Of course, it had actually been quite satisfying. When Su Yu merged the world into him, he had beaten the Lord of Luohun Valley badly—it was exhilarating. But the feeling of annihilation wasn't pleasant!

Su Yu nodded slightly and smiled: "How did annihilation feel?"

"Complete darkness, dead silence—no feeling at all."

"Didn't you sleep?"

"No awareness."

Su Yu considered that it might be different for him. Their annihilation might not be the same as his own life-and-death annihilation.

The Lord of the Dead was also curious: "What did it feel like for you? I saw you sleeping quite comfortably..."

"Great. You should try it next time!"

The Lord of the Dead really wanted to try, but he sighed: "I need a huge amount of life force. Killing one Lord of Luohun Valley might be enough for you, but not for me. I'd need to kill someone like Xian!"

He was much stronger than Su Yu!

"Sooner or later!"

Su Yu smiled. The Martial King interjected: "Then... when are we going to rescue Wen Yu?"

"People from all the forbidden lands are arriving one after another."

Su Yu thought for a moment and said: "Going now to fight might not be the right time. We don't know the exact situation with the Time Master either."

He glanced at the Lord of the Dead, who frowned: "What are you looking at me for? I've helped you this far, and that's my limit. Do you expect my clan to fight for you too?"

I won't do it!

Su Yu smiled: "Killing the Law and killing the Immortal—they don't conflict, actually!"

"Ha!"

Su Yu chuckled: "Really!"

But the Lord of the Dead shook his head: "We can't win. Don't be fooled by today's intimidation that kept them from striking. Once they sniff out something—like the inability to revive—it's over! The more we interact, the more we expose. Right now, we have deterrence. If you want to go to Eternal Life Mountain... I'd advise caution... Better to give up. At worst, wait like me for the Heavenly Gate to open, and we'll leave together! When the two heavens merge, then you and I might cooperate a bit..."

Give up?

No way!

The Time Master, Su Yu had to see!

Had to save!

But what the Lord of the Dead said made sense—it was tricky!

Now, just the forbidden lords Su Yu had seen numbered eight or nine, and some hadn't even appeared yet.

No, adding Eternal Life Mountain and Sky Dome Mountain, it was over ten!

With so many strong beings, the Human Emperor and his ilk had once planned to invade—they had guts!

"We'll see!"

Su Yu thought of someone—Sun and Moon.

Maybe... there was a way!

And once this forbidden gathering ended... perhaps the Heavenly Gate would open.

How could the Myriad Realms withstand it now?

How much had the Human Emperor recovered?

Even if he recovered fully, and King Wen entered his own realm, and Su Yu reached the Supreme level—that was still only three!

The gap was still huge!

Su Yu sank into thought. This way, they still couldn't win. Of course, the Three Gates weren't unified; the Earth Gate and Human Gate might open, bringing some variables.

Soon, he stopped pondering.

Naturally, he followed the Lord of the Dead into his realm. The Lord of the Dead was speechless—was he that casual?

This is my lair!

You walk into my home like it's yours—are you clinging to me?

He didn't actually want to go to Eternal Life Mountain for the forbidden gathering; it was bound to be unsafe!

But he wanted to kill the Immortal Ancestor, and for now, he was helpless and troubled.

What should I do?

...

At the same time.

Eternal Life Mountain.

Fa saw that the commotion had died down, thought for a moment, then suddenly said: "Summon someone!"

Soon, a figure appeared.

"Go, send an invitation to the Dead Hell... no, two—one more to the Myriad Calamity Mountain!"

"Lord Fa, this..."

"Go!"

"As you command!"

Soon, the subordinate left.

But Fa sank into thought. Could the Lord of the Dead and Su Yu be connected to King Wen? Perhaps... they were.

"Su Yu..."

Suddenly, a new powerhouse appeared—a Supreme at the 32nd path level!

No news, no warning.

The next moment, he spoke again: "Summon someone! Bring me all the information on the Forbidden Canyon and the Six Directions Mountain!"

"As you command!"

Soon, someone delivered all the intelligence on the Forbidden Canyon and the Six Directions Mountain.

He read for a while, lost in thought.

"Su Yu... the Lord of the Dead's grandson... or a powerhouse from the Myriad Realms?"

Hard to judge.

But the disappearance of those few was somewhat reminiscent of what the Human Emperor had done back then. Of course, Su Yu was so strong he didn't need to fish. If the Lord of the Dead's grandson was hiding and got discovered, killing a few could be explained.

"Was King Wen's earlier remark a cover-up, or did he deliberately drag Su Yu and the others into this?"

At this moment, he kept thinking.

The next moment, he suddenly appeared in a canyon and said coldly: "I didn't expect the Myriad Realms could still produce a powerhouse... Did you sense the commotion earlier? Su Yu came to save you! But it's doomed to fail!"

"Su Yu?"

The Time Master's voice came, tinged with surprise, then shifted: "Oh, Su Yu—he's here! Yes, I called him—he's my brother's friend..."

Su Yu? Who's that?

Whatever!

Since you said so, he's my brother's friend. Sounds like he's strong!

Fa frowned slightly.

Didn't recognize him?

The Time Master's first reaction—he carefully sensed and listened—didn't seem like recognition.

But the Time Master, ignoring this, continued: "How strong is Su Yu now? You don't know—he was so mischievous as a child. He's my Star Universe brother's... son? Yes! He takes his mother's surname... Mm! He's here, isn't he? Are you his enemy? Kill him!"

Fa said coldly: "Star Universe's son? And with the same name as his father?"

"You don't understand—in our Myriad Realms era, we don't mind such things... By the way, is there any food?"

Fa stopped responding and vanished instantly.

Frowning. Su Yu—Wen Yu clearly didn't know him!

That meant he wasn't from that era.

Later?

Later, after the six generations of human lords connected to the Heavenly Gate, some news from the Myriad Realms had spread, but there was no such person.

That man, if he is from the myriad realms, can only be a descendant of the six generations of sovereigns!

Is it possible?

"King Wen said there is also a Su Yu in the myriad realms... Is he deliberately concealing, or deliberately making me think in that direction? Thus forging a grudge with the Netherworld Hell and the Ten Thousand Calamity Mountain?"

Dealing with clever people is truly vexing.

Because every word you must ponder deeply, whether it holds some special meaning, and moreover, the Human Sovereign has also meddled, and the Sky Dome Mountain has gotten involved as well—this only adds to the trouble!

"The assembly of forbidden lands... may not be peaceful!"

But the matters of Wen Yu and King Wen still need resolution.

This assembly must still be held!

Besides, if he does not hold it, others will, so it is better to seize the initiative!

At this moment, Fa kept pondering. After a long while, he looked toward the west with some hesitation—had something happened at the Heavenly Gate?

The Lord of the Dead summoned heaven and earth, yet there was no obstruction!

That was the truly strange part!

"Over there... what has happened? Also, no one has come for a long time. The assembly of forbidden lands is no trivial matter, yet no one has communicated with me..."

Doubts arose in Fa's mind, one after another. Why?

Do they no longer trust me?

Or is there another reason?

He furrowed his brow, feeling a heaviness in that moment.

Such a great affair this time, yet there has been no communication with me at all—knowing that I am your current reliance!

"Why, after all? Or has something happened?"

His headache grew worse!