Chapter 220: Shuffling the Deck! The Great Struggle for Power, Dividing the Fates!

Chapter 220: Shuffling the Deck! The Great Struggle for Power, Dividing the Fates!

Although Su Nan's true self did not participate in the events of the Forbidden Mountain Zone, a wisp of his divine consciousness had caught a glimpse of a heavenly secret.

The Dark Forbidden Zone was powerful, but when his divine consciousness reached the edge of the Beyond, he realized that it was the end of everything.

The Emperor Corpse, the Demon God, the darkness, and the heritage—it was a starry sky almost battered to pieces.

His faint divine consciousness did not witness too much.

But even just a glimpse was enough to confirm that what he sought, the hope of becoming an emperor in the darkness, lay in the Beyond.

"The Beyond."

The Lord of Chaos stared at Su Nan with cold eyes for a long time before asking, "What did you see?"

"The hope of becoming an emperor!"

Su Nan did not hide it, his ambitious gaze fixed on the Lord of Chaos.

In this dark world, those without ambition were the abnormal ones.

The greater his ambition, the less wary the Lord of Chaos would be.

"Becoming an emperor, huh."

The Lord of Chaos smiled expressionlessly, "If becoming an emperor were that simple, I would have succeeded long ago."

"But you're right, if you want to attain the Dao in the darkness, the Beyond is the only place to go."

"There are unparalleled heritages and creations there that even great emperors covet."

"However, it's also filled with countless crises and traps, even the immortal demons have to be cautious."

As he spoke, his gaze shifted to Su Nan, "How much of your body has transformed?"

Su Nan paused for a moment before answering, "One-tenth."

Those who enter the darkness have their bodies and souls constantly eroded by it.

The more the body transforms into darkness, the stronger one becomes, and the 'Immortality' within becomes more concentrated.

However, the continuous transformation of the soul and body also makes it increasingly difficult to maintain one's rationality, and one's thoughts become akin to those of the demons in the Beyond.

Once fully transformed, one completely becomes a demon, achieving the immortality and indestructibility that mortals yearn for.

Ordinary beings who enter the darkness actively absorb the power of darkness, hastening the transformation of their bodies and souls.

Some beings, in their haste, lose all rationality and become monsters controlled by their desires.

These people are called Demon Slaves!

As for Su Nan, not only did he not intentionally hasten the transformation, but he was constantly suppressing the erosion of darkness.

This was also the reason why he could still adhere to his principles.

"One-tenth."

The Lord of Chaos gave Su Nan a meaningful look, "A Nan, those who achieve great things must not be entangled in emotional attachments."

"If you can't let go of the Su Clan, I can help you."

Su Nan's face turned pale upon hearing this, and he shouted angrily, "How dare you!"

Why had Su Nan never taken action against the Lord of Chaos?

Firstly, he lacked absolute confidence, and secondly, the Su Clan was like a delicate vessel that could easily break if mishandled.

If he failed in his attempt, he could simply leave without a care, and even the Lord of Chaos would be unable to do anything to him.

But the Su Clan was too conspicuous, and they wouldn't be able to escape the South Domain if the Dark Forbidden Zone sought revenge.

"Don't be nervous, it's just a suggestion."

Seeing Su Nan's reaction, the Lord of Chaos seemed to smile even more.

"You can't go to the Beyond yet, but if you can transform your body into three-tenths darkness, I can make an inquiry and allow you to go there."

Su Nan's expression remained unchanged, but his heart skipped a beat.

An inquiry?

The cultivation of the Lord of Chaos was already at the pinnacle in the Cang Yan Continent, yet he still needed to make an inquiry?

Who was he inquiring from? Who had the qualifications to make a High Sovereign Apex like the Lord of Chaos seek an inquiry?

Although it was just a simple sentence, it made Su Nan's mind race with thoughts.

The waters in the Dark Forbidden Zone were deeper than he had imagined.

"I'll introduce you to someone."

Ignoring Su Nan's silence, the Lord of Chaos waved his hand, and a black portal suddenly appeared in the center of the grand hall.

Su Nan's pupils constricted slightly as he recognized the black hole he had seen not long ago.

Hiss!

The black portal shimmered with light, and a young figure clad in black stepped out.

This person was only twenty-three or twenty-four years old, with a strange mark engraved between his eyebrows and an extremely dense darkness emanating from him.

Upon seeing this young man, Su Nan's face changed slightly.

The darkness emanating from this young man was even purer than that of the Lord of Chaos.

"Wu Xiu, with an eight-tenths darkness transformation, he has been to the Beyond."

The Lord of Chaos looked at Su Nan and smiled, "Don't be fooled by his seemingly weak cultivation; he's extremely difficult to kill."

"With an eight-tenths darkness transformation, his immortality is even stronger than mine."

Wu Xiu's eyes glowed with dark light, and he bowed respectfully to the Lord of Chaos, "I owe it all to your cultivation, or I wouldn't have been able to go to the Beyond."

After speaking, he turned to Su Nan, grinned, revealing sharp teeth,

"Greetings, Lord of Sealing, I've heard of your great name!"

His words were respectful, but Wu Xiu's face showed no reverence.

The High Sovereign Apex was indeed powerful, but having returned from the Beyond, he had witnessed countless terrifying things, and his secret techniques and Daoist methods were beyond what others could imagine.

With an eight-tenths darkness transformation, once he fully transformed, even the High Sovereign Apex would be unable to kill him!

"Cultivation in the Beyond."

Su Nan stared coldly at Wu Xiu, his mind turning over various thoughts.

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Chapter: The Domain Beyond

"When I first met you, I intended to send you to the Beyond as well."

"But you couldn't let go of the Su family, always holding on tightly."

Chaos Overlord turned to look at Su Nan, "All top-notch Celestial Talents, I plan to send them to the Beyond for cultivation."

"I sent a hundred to the Beyond, but only three survived."

"Yet these three, they truly achieved the same realm, becoming truly undying and unyielding!"

Su Nan fell silent for a moment, his gaze shifting to Chaos, "What are you planning?"

"With the suppression of Heaven and Earth dissipating, a Division Platform will form, the first change before the Emperor Road opens."

Chaos Overlord gazed into the distance, a mischievous smile forming, "This time, the Dark Forbidden Zone will claim its share!"

Su Nan's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this.

The Division Platform, a crucial moment before the Emperor Road opens, is where Heaven and Earth's suppression dissipates, and a platform forms.

"The Division Platform is also a contest for supremacy among sects. At that time, Buddhists, Demons, Martial Artists, Scholars, Alchemists, Demons, and Elves, all the sects of the world, will gather."

Those with shared paths, even former enemies, will collaborate on that day to occupy a Division Platform. Securing one ensures their sect's future dominance, grasping a portion of the Emperor Road's fortune.

In the past, most Division Platforms were dominated by powerful sects.

Take Martial Artists, for instance, they wouldn't care about the so-called Division Platforms. Regardless of the number of challengers, one platform will always be for 'Martial Arts'.

Should anyone dare to take it, the Martial Artists of the world would tear them apart. This is the advantage of a sect's might.

However, weaker sects face an uphill battle.

This time, the Division Platforms will be especially brutal.

As the era of prosperity approaches, some sects, like the Elves, will fight for a share of fortune.

Hua Buyu, for instance, would strive to secure fortune for the Elves.

Nine Division Platforms seem numerous, but with countless sects, they're insufficient.

And at this very moment, the Dark Forbidden Zone intends to stake its claim.

With their formidable strength, they might just seize a Division Platform!

"Will Heaven's Dao allow the Dark Forbidden Zone to participate?"

Su Nan's expression remained calm, but his heart sank.

"Heaven's Dao?" Chaos Overlord let out a scoff. "This is the final era. Let's see if Heaven can withstand the pressure."

"If it dares to intervene, it would only lead to a grand battle. It won't take the risk."

Su Nan didn't grasp the specifics, but his heart sank deeper.

Apparently, Heaven's Dao faced a challenge beyond anyone's imagination.

"Martial Artists," Chaos Overlord addressed them. "The Division Platforms assess the new strength of each sect. No one above the Divine Form Realm is allowed."

"Reaching the peak of a Division Platform is a significant opportunity for those at the Divine Peak."

"Harnessing the fortune of Heaven and Earth there, one can forge a top-tier Divine Form."

"At that time, all sects on the Cang Yan Continent will send Divine Realm cultivators, including some Celestial Talents from the Beyond.

"With your undying and unyielding nature, claiming a Division Platform should be effortless."

"But this time, the Dark Forbidden Zone aims for at least two-tenths of the fortune!"

"And you, to reach the peak of one, will solidify the might of the Chaos Forbidden Zone."

Hearing this, the Martial Artists bowed respectfully, a faint smile on their face. "Rest assured, the Chaos Forbidden Zone will secure its place on the Division Platform."

Listening to their conversation, Su Nan's fist clenched unconsciously. The ambitions of the Dark Forbidden Zone were even greater than he imagined.

The fortune of Heaven and Earth is divided into ten parts. One portion dissipates, offering a glimmer of hope to the masses. The remaining nine parts form the nine Division Platforms, a battleground for sects.

"How can one defeat the undying and unyielding nature of evil demons?" Su Nan's voice carried a hint of uncertainty.

In the Eastern Region, at the peak of the Sword God Mountain, Xi Men Lang Ge stood tall, gazing at the distant, colossal shadow. He muttered to himself,

"It's time to reshuffle the deck once more. This time, one of those nine distribution platforms must be claimed by the Sword Dao."

His voice trailed off as he sent a soft sound transmission, "Qing Jun, come see me."

Those above the Divine Form Realm were not allowed to participate in the distribution platforms, as the strength of the Dao traditions was always determined by the new generation.

His cultivation had far surpassed the Divine Form Realm, but the younger generation of the Heavenly Sword Immortal Sect was also formidable.

"Second Brother."

Before long, Xi Men Qing Jun, with a slightly less arrogant demeanor, arrived and bowed respectfully.

The encounter with the Liu family had dealt him a significant blow.

Even though Xi Men Lang Ge had been guiding him during this period, greatly enhancing his strength, he couldn't forget that sword strike, which felt like an Imperial Emperor's decree.

"The distribution platform is absorbing the world's energy and will fully condense within three months."

Xi Men Lang Ge turned to Qing Jun and smiled lightly, "This is a significant opportunity for the Divine Spirit Realm."

"The dense world energy there will allow you to condense a top-tier Divine Form."

After a brief pause, he spoke softly, "After three months, the distribution platform will attract all the Divine Spirit Realm disciples of the Immortal Mansion."

"I want you to lead the way and help the Sword Dao claim one of the distribution platforms!"

Xi Men Qing Jun was taken aback by these words.

In the past, he would have readily agreed to such an opportunity to shine.

But now, as he thought about the terrifying Imperial Sword Seal, a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.

"Can I...?"

Xi Men Lang Ge's eyebrows furrowed upon hearing this, and he stared intently at Xi Men Qing Jun.

Clearly, the encounter with the Liu family had not only defeated Xi Men Qing Jun but also wounded his Dao heart, leaving a shadow in its wake.

"Second Brother, have we heard from the Sword Emperor Sect?"

Xi Men Qing Jun, aware of his wounded heart, spoke with a tone laced with killing intent,

"I won't be at peace until I kill that Su Changqing!"

"I want to steal his inheritance and take his head!"

Initially, he didn't understand why his second brother was so fixated on the Sword Emperor Sect's inheritance.

But after experiencing it himself, he realized that the Sword Emperor's intent was a terrifying sword Dao far beyond that of the Heavenly Sword.

Such a sword Dao was invincible against any sword cultivator in the world.

"The Sword Emperor Sect, an old acquaintance."

Xi Men Lang Ge's gaze turned towards the distance, and his eyes turned cold as he said, "Father has found records of the Sword Emperor Sect."

"I was thinking of searching for them after the distribution platform event."

"But now it seems..."

Xi Men Lang Ge glanced at Xi Men Qing Jun and muttered to himself, "I should invite him to the Sword God Mountain."

"Su Mingyu seems like a good bait."

(End of Chapter)

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